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VEGETABLE, FIELD AND FLOWER
SEEDS
ESTABLISHED 1858
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WE HAVE BEEN SUPPLYING GOOD SEEDS FOR SIXTY-SIX YEARS
HARVEY SEED CO.
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
OFFICE AND RETAIL STORE; 65-69 ELLICOTT STREET WAREHOUSES; 105-113 CHICAGO STREET
BAKER, JOKES, HAUSAEER, IKC., PRINTERS AND BINDERS, BUFFALO, N. T.
Harvey Seed Company
ANNUAL CATALOGUE OF
VEGETABLE, FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS
take pleasure in submitting our Annual Catalogue for the year ’ ’ 1924. It will be found to contain only the best varieties of seed
now grown.
OUR SEEDS
Are all fresh and reliable. Nothing is more essential to successful farming and gardening than good seed. With a full appreciation of this fact we offer only tried seeds of undoubted purity. .
SEEDS BY MAIL
We send by mail, free of postage, Flower and Vegetable Seeds, excepting beans, corn and peas, on which postage must be added according to zone rates, which are very reasonable, five cents for the first pound and one cent added for each additional pound in the first zone.
BY EXPRESS
At places where the express companies have offices, any of our goods can be ordered through their agents, who will furnish blanks for the purpose, saving postage and trouble. No charge whatever is made by the express companies for their services, other than the usual rate for carrying goods.
HOW TO ORDER— REMITTANCES
Orders should be accompanied with remittance or good reference. This saves much trouble and confusion during the hurrying season. The safest way is to send by registered letter, post-office order or express, except for sums of less than one dollar, for which we will accept stamps. Be particular to give name and post-office address full and distinctly.
WARRANTING SEEDS
We are sometimes asked if we warrant seeds, and we wish to say here that we do not. We use our best endeavors to have all the seeds we sell of the best quality and description, and we hope our long experience in the business has gained for us a trustworthy reputation. But, although we test the quality of our seeds, and truly believe that they are of the best stock, yet we know from practical experience that seeds and crops may fail from numerous causes and contingencies which the most careful and experienced cultivators cannot control.
We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, pro- ductiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out, and we 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.
HARVEY SEED COMPANY
DWARF ENGLISH LAWN SEED
Our famous English La'^m Seed will produce the most beautiful lawn that it is possible to make. It is composed of the diherent grasses that grow and flourish during different months of the year,, thus maintaining a constant and healthy growth throughout the season. Per lb. 50c.
Dwarf Enghsh Lawn Seed for shady situations. Lb. 50c.
HARVEY SPECIAL
Composed of grasses, especially good for thickening up old lawns that have become thin in exposed places: it is extremely hardy and a rapid grower. Will produce a thick covering in the shortest possible time. Lb. 40c.
SHADY NOOK
Composed of grasses that will thrive in shady places and under trees, covering unsightly spots where ordinary* kinds refuse to grow. Lb. 40c.
HARVEY’S TERRACE MIXTURE
For slopes and embankments, where tenacity is required: deep rooted and strong growing. Lb. 35c
GOLF MIXTURE
A good Golf Mixture must be made up of grasses that will stand wear and tear and hard usage. Our special mixture for this purpose will be found perfect. Lb. 35c.
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HARVEY SEED CO.^S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
INSECTICIDES
Arsenate of Lead. Paste, 1 lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.75. Powdered, 1 lb. 50c.
M lb. 20c., 3^ lb. M lb. 20c.,
Paris Green. Largely used for spraying trees, potatoes, etc.
30c., 1 lb. 50c.
Hellebore. Powdered White Hellebore, excellent for currant worms.
lb. 35c., 1 lb. 60c.
Slug Shot. A non-poisonous powder to be applied dry; particularly effective for potatoes. 1 lb. 25c., 5 lbs. 50c., 10 lbs. 95c.
Scalecide. Recommended for scale as a winter spray. Dilute 1 gallon to 15 gallons of water. 1 gal. $1.50, 5 gals. $6.75.
Tree Tanglefoot. The best remedy against caterpillars and all tree-crawling insects. Will remain sticky for three months. 1 lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.75, 10 lbs. $5.25, 25 lbs. $11.00.
Tobacco Dust. Pure tobacco ground to a fine powder. Effective in the destruction of all insect life; especially useful on cucumbers and all tender plants^ as it does not burn. 1 lb. 15c., 5 lbs. 60c., 10 lbs. $1.00.
Sulpho Tobacco Soap. Largely used on rosebushes. 3 oz. pkg. 10c., 8 oz. pkg. 25c.
Fish Oil Soap. Excellent for a wash for plants; also destroys borers. 1 lb. bar 35c.
Pyrox. For blight, etc. 1 lb. pkg. 50c., 5 lb. pkg. $1.75, 10 lb. pkg. $3.00.
Bordeaux Mixture. For black rot, mildew, etc. In powdered form, per lb. box 45c. with Paris Green, 60c. Bordeaux Paste, qt. 50c., gal. $1.75.
Dry Lime Sulphur. For scale insects on trees and shrubs, and such fungus bark diseases as can be treated in winter. Dilute and apply with a spray pump while the trees are dormant and before the buds swell in spring. It can be used strong during mid- winter, but earlier or later dilute it 5 lbs. to 50 to 60 gals, of water.
Price, 1 lb. can 35c., 5 lb. can $1.50, 10 lb. can $2.75.
Black Leaf 40. A concentrated nicotine solution, 1 oz.
35c., H lb. can $1.25, 2 lb. can $3.75, 10 lb. can $13.50.
I I Ant-i-cide. Drives ants from the lawn and garden. 1 lb.
box 25c.
Cut Worm Killer. A coarse powder for sprinkling near the plants to be protected. 1 lb. box 25c.
Weed Killer. Will kill all vegetation in walks, drives, etc. 1 lb. pkg. 50c.
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FERTILIZERS
Pulverized Sheep Manure. For lawns, golf greens, gardens, flowerbeds, house plants, shrubbery, etc. Our Wizard Brand Sheep Manure is the best and strongest in fertilizing and enriching elements of all nature’s fertilizers, containing, as it does, nitro- gen, phosphoric acid, ammonia and potash in liberal proportions. It is three times stronger than cow manure. 5 lb. box 40c., 123^ lb. bag 65c., 25 lb. sack $1.00, 50 lb. sack $1.75, 100 lb. bag $3.00.
Bone Meal. Excellent for general use or mixing with potting soil. 5 lbs. 30c., 10 lbs. 50c., 50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00.
Nitrate of Soda. High in nitrogen. 1 lb. 10c., 100 lbs. $5.00.
Farmers’ Choice. For general use as a farm fertilizer. Per 100 lbs. $2.25.
Plant Food. Especially made for house plants; wiU start them into growth quickly. In packages, 50c.
Agricultural Lime. Lime is beneficial to all vegetable growth, unlocking the ele- ments of fertihty, and especially valuable for alfalfa. Per 100 lb. bag $1.00. Special prices on large quantities.
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VEGETABLES
ASPARAGUS — German, Spar gel
Sow as early in the spring as the ground will admit of working, in rows a foot apart. Keep carefully hoed and free from weeds, and the plants will be in condition to set out the succeeding spring. The soil for the permanent beds should be thoroughly manured and trenched. Plant in rows three feet apart and one foot between the plants in the rows, and let the crown of the plant be covered about six inches deep. 1 oz. of seed will produce about 500 plants.
Colossal. A mammoth variety of vigorous growth. Pkt. 10c., Oz. 20c., lb. 50c., lb. SI. 50.
Palmetto. A new variety, ten days earlier than the Colossal. Oz. 10c., lb. 30c., lb. SI. 00. Roots
two years old, per dozen 30c., hundred S2.00.
BE.\NS “D\V*\RF”
HODSOX WAX '’XZW;
Beans require a light, rich soil. Plant two inches deep in drills two feet apart, and keep the earth about them loose and clean. Delay planting until the weather has become warm and settled, as they will not stand the least cold. 1 quart will plant about 100 ft. of row.
Hodson Wax. The most prolific bean in cultivation, with long, straight, beautiful yeUow pods. For market gardeners it cannot be excelled, producing immense crops that sell themselyes on sight. Lb. 2.5c., 10 lbs. S2.25.
Davis’ Kidney Wax. The pods are long, straight, oval; clear, waxy, white color. Often growing to a length of 7 or 8 inches. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. S2.50.
Early Valentine Wax. One of the best varieties for earh* use, being one of the first to mature; pods round, thick and of excellent quality. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. S2.50.
German Black Wax. Pods round, transparent and yellow. Tender and delicate in flavor. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. S2.50.
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. Pods long, broad, flat, and of good quality. Very popular. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. 82.50.
Bags Extra On Beans, Peas, Grass Seed And Seed Grains.
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
Round Pod Kidney Wax. Possesses all the excellent qualities of the well-known Wardwell’s Kidney Wax, with the advan- tage of a round pod, which is entirely stringless. Large size and very early. Valuable for market. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. S3. 50.
Improved Golden Wax. An old and well-known variety. Round pods. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. S2.50.
Flageolet Wax. One of the largest wax beans in cultivation. The pods often growing a foot in length and always tender. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. S2.50.
FLAGEOLET WAX
BEANS, GREEN POD
Burpee’s Bush Lima. A bush form of the large pole Lima. The bushes grow from eighteen to twenty inches high, of stout growth and always erect, yet branching vigorously; and hence, a good bearer. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs.
$3.50.
Bountiful. A vari- ety of recent intro- d u c t i o n and its many good quali- ties should bring it into general use. Up- right in growth, vig- orous and produc- tive, pods long, of most excellent flavor and entirely string- less until nearly rip- ened. Should be in every garden. Lb. 35c., 10 lbs. S3.00.
Burpee’s bush lima
Black Valentine. Very early, green pods. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Burpee’s Stringless. The finest green-podded variety extant, entirely stringless. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Early Valentine. The earliest of the green-podded varieties. Hardy and vigorous. Lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00.
Long Yellow Six-weeks. Produces a profusion of long, flat pods. Should be gathered young. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Longfellow. Vigorous in growth, bearing in great profusion, very long pods, nearly straight and round, good market variety. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Extra Early Refugee. An improvement on the well-known Refugee, being very much earlier and more dwarf and compact in habit. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Refugee, or Thousand to One. The well-known pickling and canning variety. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50. White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf. Used extensively as a shell bean; none better. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.00. White Marrowfat. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
Bags Extra On Beans, Peas, Grass Seed And Seed Grains.
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POLE OR RLTsT^ING BEANS
Set the poles 3 by 4 feet apart and plant 5 or 6 beans around each pole. They are not so hardy as the dwarf varieties, and should not be planted till the weather is settled and warm. They need the best of soil to do well. 1 quart to 150 poles.
Large Lima. Unsurpassed as a shell bean. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. S3. 50.
King of the Garden. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. S3. 50.
Early Jersey Lima. Earher than the large Lima, best for the north. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.50.
Kentucky Wonder. Long, round, slender green pods, very prolific. Lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00.
Leviathan. A week earlier than any other variety. Strong grower, takes to the poles more readily than others, producing its pods'in clusters, well filled with large, fleshy beans. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.50.
Scarlet Runners. Lb. 50c.
Bags Extra On Beans, Peas, Grass Seed And Seed Grains.
BEETS
Select rich, sandy loam, and sow in drills 16 inches apart, and cover an inch deep. When the young plants appear, thin to 4 inches apart, and keep the ground well worked. For early use sow as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring, and for general crop, about the middle of May. The Mangel WurzeLs are grown solely for stock, and require about the same treatment as the beets. 1 oz. of seed will plant 50 feet of row.
ARLINGTON BLOOD TURNIP. One of the best all-around Beets. Dark red in color and of good form. Oz. 10c., M lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Eclipse. At present the leading market sort ; noted for its rapid growth and extreme smallness of top. Oz.
10c., M lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Crosby’s Egyptian. Dark, blood red, an old favorite.
Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Detroit Dark Red. A fine shaped variety, largely used by the canners. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25
Early Bassano. One of the sweetest varieties grown; roots rose and white. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Dewings. A good variety for winter use; roots a good red. Oz. 20c., 3€ lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Swiss Chard. Cultivated for its leaf stocks, which are served as asparagus, and for its leaves cooked as spinach; cut often, new and more tender stalks will be produced. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Klein Wanzleben. The best of the w’hite sugar varie- ties and the one generally used by the Beet Sugar factories; very rich in saccharine matter. Oz. 15c..
34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
ARLINGTON BLOOD TURNIP (nEW)
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MANGEL WURZELS
Norbiton Giant. Of immense size, tends less to hollow necks than the common long red varieties. Oz. 10c., 34 lb- 25c., lb. 60c.
Golden Tankard. Flesh deep yellow, with light colored rings; good cropper. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 65c.
Giant Intermediate. Larger than the above, growing about half out of the ground; one of the best. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Giant Half Sugar. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 65c.
Imperial Sugar. Especially valuable for feeding. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
BROCCOLI — German, Spargel Kohl
The Broccoli are so closely alhed to the CauHflower as to be scarcely distinguishable either by taste or color. They are more hardy and certain to head; they require the same treatment. One ounce of seed will produce about 2,500 plants.
Early Purple Cape. Very hardy; heads solid; color greenish purple. Pkt. 10c., oz. $1.00.
Early White Cape. Later than Purple Cape; heads of a medium size. Pkt. 10c., oz. $1.00.
BORECOLE OR KALE— German, Blatter Kohl
Sow from middle of April to May; in June transplant to rich, mellow soil, and cultivate same as Cabbage. They are rendered very tender and dehcious by moderate touches of frost in autumn.
Green Curled Scotch. Bright green, beautifully curled. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $3.00.
German Curled. Very hardy and proKfic. Oz. 25c., 34 lb. 85c., lb. $3.0Cf.
NORBITON GIANT MANGEL
BRUSSELS SPROUTS—German, Koyf Kohl
Allied to the Cabbage family, producing from the stalks of the plants an abundance of sprouts, resembling small Cabbages. Cultivate same as Cabbage.
Dwarf Improved. Very fine heads. Oz. 35c., 34 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
CABBAGE — German , Kopf Kohl
Sow the seeds of the early varieties in hotbeds the latter end of February or early in March, and transplant in April, For second earl}’- sow the seed in open ground early in May, and for late use, the first of June. In planting, set the stem well down. The ground should be frequently worked to get good results. 1 oz. of seed wiU produce about 2,000 plants.
Early J ersey Wakefield . A standard early cabbage in Boston markets. Oz. 30c., 34 lb. $1 .00, lb. $3.00.
Henderson’s Early Summer. The earhest of the drumhead varieties. Oz. 30c., 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.
Early Winningstadt. Undoubtedly the best cone- shaped Cabbage in existence, extremely hard. Oz. 30c., M lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.
EARLY VUNNINGSTADT
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D-VNISH B.\LL HE.U). Genuine.) Imported direct from Denmark, our Danish Cabbage cannot be surpassed. This varietj' is now grown almost exclusively by the large growers, and seed that will produce the desired results is of the utmost importance. (We have it. Oz. 35c., lb. $1.00, lb. $2.75.
Short Stem Danish. A little earlier than the Danish BaU Head, with shorter stem, always hard, uniform in size and heav^'. Oz. 35c., 3^ lb.
$1.00, lb. $2.75.
All Seasons. A n-pe of the old pre- mium Flat Dutch. May be planted GLORY OF EXXHTIZEX earlier. Oz. 30c., K lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.
Bottler’s Early Drumhead. Round,
solid head, for marketing or general crop it has no superior, Oz. 30c., K lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. Glory of Enkhuizen. A new round early varieW from Holland, early as Wakefield, with shape of Danish BaU Head, never cracks in the field and for early market is unsurpassed. Oz. 35c., M lb.
$1.00, lb. $3.50.
Copenhagen Market. Extra early. Large, round heads. Oz. 35c., M lb. $1.00, lb. .$3.50. Large Late Drumhead. A superior faU and winter variety. Oz. 30c, K lb. $1.00, lb. .$3.00.
Premium Flat Dutch. Too weU known for comment, a sure header. Oz. 30c, lb. $1.00, lb. -$3.00.
Succession. A short stumped, Drumhead varietv'. Oz. 30c., H lb. $1.00, lb. .$3.00.
Surehead. As its name impli^, a sure header. Oz. 30c., 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.
Red Drumhead. Used for pickling. Oz. 45c.. 34 lb. $1.25, lb. .$4.00.
Improved Drumhead Savoy. Larger than LTm, not quite so early. Oz. 30c, M lb. -$1.00, lb. .$3.00.
Chinese or Celery Cabbage. Pkt. .5c.. oz. 2.5c.
litPROVED DRUMHEAD SAVOY
dwarf ERFURT
CALXIFLO^^TR — German. Blumen Kohl
It requires much the same treatment as the Cabbage and reaches perfection in the cool, moist weather of the faU months.
Danish Giant 'Xew_ . Large white sohd heads with large leaves, which protect it from the weather, about 10 days later than the Erfurt, a splendid sort for the main crop. Pkt. 25c., oz. $2.00, *7 lb. -SS.OO.
Dv.arf Erfurt. "Seed speciaUy selected.” Eas- ily deserves first place in the list.- Our stock of trfis varien- is x)erfect. It is a beautiful white curd, and wiU head under the most adverse cir- cumstances. Pkt. 2.5c., oz. .$2.00, 14 lb. -$5.00. Henderson's Early Snowball. Extensively grown; always making a good crop under favorable conditions: valuable both for early and late crops. Pkt. 25c., oz. .$2.50, 341b. $5.00.
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CARROTS — German, Alohre
Carrots require a rich, sandy soil to reach perfection.
For an early supply sow in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Carrots are very susceptible to dry weather,, which is apt to prevent the germination of the seed or burn the young plants as soon as they appear above the ground. It is therefore advisable to use a liberal quan- tity of seed, which will give the crop a better chance. One ounce of seed will plant 150 feet of drill.
French Short Horn., An early short variety for forcing.
Oz. 15c., M lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
Guerande or Oxheart. This variety, while not attaining one-half the length of some other varieties, will com- pare favorably in bulk of crop with any. What it lacks in length is made up in thickness. The crop can easily be pulled, no digging being required. Oz. 15c., 34 lb* 35c., lb. $1.25.
GUERANDE OR OXHEART
Half Long, Stump Rooted. A smooth, medium sized variety. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
Danvers. A cross between the Short Horn and Long Orange, the most popular general crop variety. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.
Chantenay. A stump-rooted, scarlet variety. Roots broad shouldered and always symmetrical. Try it for market; it will please you. Oz. 15c., 14 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.
Improved Long Orange. The most popular of the older varieties. Oz. 10c., 14 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
Improved Short White. The heaviest cropping carrot known; the roots are short, very heavy at the shoulder, of uniform shape and smooth; light green color above ground, white beneath; flesh rich, white, solid, crisp and of sweetest flavor. No other carrot grown is so easily harvested, and no other new variety of field roots has gained such favor and demand in so short a time. 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
HALF LONG, STUMP ROOTED
White Belgian. The largest variety, grown exclusively for stock; grows one-third out of the ground. 34 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
CELERY — German, Seleri
Plant seed in hotbed, or very early in open ground. When three inches high, transplant four inches apart, water and protect until well rooted, then transplant to trenches, setting the plants twelve inches apart in rows. To blanch, draw the earth around the plants from time to time, taking care not to cover the tops of the center shoots.
Golden Self Blanching. The leading early market variety, of dwarf habit, and of a beautiful golden yeUow color. We have the right stock of this variety. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $2.00.
Winter Queen. Most popular of all for winter use, has large heart of rich golden yellow, and good keeper. Oz. 30c., 34 lb. 80c., lb. $2.50.
Thorborn’s Perfection Hartwell. Oz. 40c., 34 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00
Henderson’s half dwarf
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Giant Pascal. An easily blanched and fine keeping sort; stocks verj’ wide and thick; a good late variety. Oz. 25c., ^ lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Golden Heart. HaK Dwarf. When blanched the heart is of a beautiful golden color. Oz. 25c., 14. lb. 75c., lb. S2.50.
Columbia. Good general crop variety. Oz. 25c., K lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
W'^hite Plume. A distinct variety of great merit. Its stalks and inner leaves are naturally white, so that by t5dng up with matting or drawing the earth up around the plants with the hands, the work of blanching is completed. Oz. 25c., Vi lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Sanford Superb, or Easy Bleacher. This is one of the most valuable varieties that has come to our notice. Plants set out the same time as Golden Self-Blanching will be ready for market two weeks later. Bleaches readily with boards and grows well both on muck and upland. It is equally as stout and a trifle taller than Golden Self-Blanching, and is less liable to blight. The eating and keeping qualities are both far superior to Golden Self-Blanching. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., M lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00.
• Celeriac, or Turnip Rooted. Roots largely used for soups. Oz. 25c., Vi lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
CORN — German, Corn
Plant the smaller varieties about the middle of May, in drills three feet apart, stalks ten inches apart in the rows, or in hills three feet apart each way. The taller varieties on rich soil should be given more space. We have taken great pains to secure only the best varieties. One quart will plant 200 lulls.
Harvey’s Early. A magnificent early variety, bearing ears as large as Evergreen, and earlier than any other com grown, excepting the Dwarf Cork's, and almost invariably carrj^ two good ears. For market gardeners it is unexcelled. Pkt 10c., K lb. 20c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
Peep o’ Day. The earliest of aU. Small white ears. Pkt. 10c., H lb. 20c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
White Cory. Equally as early as the Red Cory, vuth the advantage of being pure white. Pkt. 10c., 3^ lb. 20c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
Crosby’s Early Sweet. A rather smaU-eared variety, excellent for private gar- dens. Pkt. 10c., H lb. 20c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
Black Mexican. A black grained variety; one of the sweetest; excellent for pri- vate gardens. Pkt. 10c., Vi lb. 20c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
Charlevoix. An early or intermediate, yellow grained sweet com of distinctive merit. Ears about seven inches long, usuaUj’’ twelve rowed and when in con- dition for use are hght creamy j^ellow in color. The grain is rather short, very sweet and tender and is unsurpassed in quahty. In season it is a few days later than Golden Bantam, but remains in condition much longer than that variety. An excellent sort both for the home and the market garden. Pkt. 1 5c. ; Lb. 35c.; 2 Lbs. 60c.; 100 Lbs. $20.00.
Country Gentleman. Next to the Black Mexican, the sweetest sort grown. Grains grow in irregular rows. Pkt. 10c., M lb. 20c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.00. Early Minnesota. A good^earlj’- sort. Ears short, but firm. Pkt. 10c., Vi lb. 20c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.00. Stowell’s Evergreen. ^A well-known, late variety. Ptemains green longer than any other kind. Pkt. 10c., H lb. 20c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
Golden Bantam. The earliest and sweetest of aU sweet com, stock grows from 3 H to 4 ft. high and bears from two to three ears 5 or 6 inches long, with eight rows of bright yellow grains, which are of the most deheious and tender quahty. Though one of the earhest, it may be had throughout the season by successive plantings. Pkt. 10c., M lb. 20c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
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POP CORN. — White Rice. An old and popular variety. Lb. 25c.
Maple dale Prolific. A beautiful, smooth, white variety, ears somewhat larger than the Rice. Easily shelled and pops out large and white. Lb.
25c.
For Field Varieties see Farm Seeds, pages 23, 24 and 25.
CORN SALAD, OR FETTICUS — German, Lammersalat
A nice salad; is fit for use in six or eight weeks from time of sowing. If wanted early in spring, sow in September and cover with straw or leaves as soon as cold weather sets in.
Large Seeded. Oz. 15c., lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
CUCUMBER— German, Ghurle
Cucumbers should not be planted until all danger from frost is past. Sow in light, rich soil, in hills four feet apart, the seeds to be covered about one- half inch with finely pulverized soil and firmly pressed down with the back of the hoe. When well up and out of danger from insects, thin to four plants in a hill. The middle of June is early enough to plant for pickling. 1 oz. will plant 50 hills.
Early Russian. The earliest; small and productive. Oz. 10c., ^ lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Early Cluster. A small prickly sort, grows in clusters. Very productive.
Oz. 10c., M lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Early Frame. A very popular variety, short and prolific. Oz. 10c., 3^ lb.
30c., lb. $1.00.
Boston Pickling. Medium size, superior quality. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c,, lb.
^1.00.
Klondike. An extra fine white spine type. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
White Spine. Excellent for table use; a great bearer. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Long Green. An old standard sort; makes hard, brittle pickles. Oz. 15c., 34 lb.
40c., lb. $1.25.
Green Prolific. As a pickling variety is unsurpassed .
Noted for its uniform growth and great produc- tiveness. Oz. 10c., 34 lb.
30c., lb. $1.00.
Fordhook. Perfectly smooth, dark green, handsome fruits, 12 inches long. Oz.
15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
The Davis Perfect. In color a dark glossy green. Shape, slim and symmetrical, with
an average length of ten to twelve inches. They never grow pussy and hold their color till nearly ripe. The quality is fine, as it has very few seeds, which are small and very soft when fit for table use. It is a strong grower and successfully resists the cucumber disease. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. Extra Long White Spine. Longer than the Improved White Spine, a very handsome variety. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Japanese Climbing. A new climbing variety from Japan, quickly attaching itself to any suitable sup- port. The fruit is excellent for table use or pickling, being of a medium size, dark green and very tender. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $1.75.
West India Gherkin. Oval shaped; prickly; for pickling only. Oz. 25c.
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CRESS OR PEPPERGRASS — German, Kresse
A useful salad plant. It gives a pungent relish mixed with Lettuce or other salad plants.* Sow the seed thi ckly, at frequent interv^als, for a succession, in drills one foot apart.
Extra Curled. Very fine. Will bear frequent cutting. Oz. 15c., 34 Ih. 50c., lb. SI. 50.
Water Cress. An aquatic plant, should be sown on the edges of streams in shallow water. Pkt. 15c.
EGG PLANT — German, Eier Pfianze
A tender annual, producing large, egg-shaped fruit, and considered a great dehcacy. Sow the seed in a hotbed early in March. When the plants are three inches high transplant to pots, which plunge in the same bed so that the plants may become stocky^ and are readil}" set out. W^hen the weather becomes warm, transplant into good soil, three feet apart each way. 1 oz. will produce about 1,500 plants.
Early Long Purple. Of easy culture, thrives well in almost any of the Northern States. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c.
Improved New York Purple. An improved variety of the Round Purple; of deeper color, larger size, and finer quahty. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. SI. 50.
ENDIVE — German, Endivien
This vegetable is highly esteemed as a salad for fall and winter use. For an early supply sow in April or May; for general crop, delay sowing imtil latter part of June. When the plants are three or four inches high, transplant one foot apart each way, and keep free from weeds until the leaves are six or eight inches long; then blanch by gathering them carefully together when -perfectly dry and tying by their tips in a conical form to exclude light and air. PTom three to six weeks are required to thoroughly blanch.
Broad-leaved Batavian. Leaves broad, nearly plain. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 34 ib. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Moss Curled. Moss-like appearance, beautifully curled.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., K lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
French Endive. Witloof Chicory. Produces the most delicate winter salad. Oz. 40c.
KOHL RABI — German, Kohlrabi
Sometimes called Overground Turnip. Sow the seed frequently through Jime for a succession in rows two feet apart; thin the plants to one foot in the rows.
Early White Vienna. Flesh white and tender; very pro- ductive. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c.
Early Purple Vienna. Very hard, flesh of a purple color, Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., K lb. 75c.
LEEK — German, Laicch
A wholesome and useful vegetable. Sow in April in driUs one foot apart and one inch deep; thin the plants to ten inches. 1 oz. for 1,000 plants.
Carenton. Largest of all. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Broad Scotch. A standard variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
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LETTUCE — German, Lettich
For an early supply sow in hot-beds in March, and for main crop in the spring as soon as the ground
can be worked. Thin or transplant when one inch high to one foot apart for heading. Hoe frequently to
prevent them from going to seed. 1 oz. will sow a bed of 120 square feet.
May King. The best early market variety. A very rapid grower. Heads uniform and compact, outer leaves smooth and of a beautiful light green and delicate yellow heart. Oz. 25c., 14 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Stubborn Head. A late hard heading variety, standing the heat of summer better than any other variety. Leaves a smooth bright green with solid yellow heart. Oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Hubbard’s Forcing. One of the best for forcing. Oz. 15c.,
341b. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Hanson. This variety for outdoor culture cannot be excelled.
The heads grow to a remarkable size, and are sweet, ten- der and crisp, even to the outer leaves. Oz. 15c., 34 lb- 50c., lb. $1.50.
Early Curled Silesia. Good either for forcing or open ground. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Black-seeded Simpson. Like the Silesia, this variety does not form a head, but differs from that variety in being much lighter in color. Stands the heat well and is well suited for forcing. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Deacon. A magnificent head lettuce. Light green outside, inside beautiful creamy yellow, and heading nearly as large and hard as a cabbage. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Big Boston. An early, large heading variety, may be used either for forcing or open ground. One of the best for market gardeners’ use. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Tennis Ball, White Seeded. Hardy small heads. Best for winter culture. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
Hanson’s lettuce
Denham’s mammoth lettuce
Denham’s Mammoth Green. Superior summer cabbage variety. Equal, if not larger than the Hanson in size; stands the heat well; is not liable to run to seed. Excellent for market gardeners. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Salamander. Fine, compact, light colored heads which resist the summer heat admirably. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Iceberg. Roimd, solid heads; cream yellow heart. Oz. 20 cts., 34 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00.
Grand Rapids. Good forcing variety. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
Malta Drumhead. Very large and fine. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
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Prize Head. Large, loose heads of a bright green; leaves beautifully frilled at the edge and washed wdth red, giving it a very unique and handsome appearance. Os. 20c., M lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
Victoria Cabbage. A favorite summer variety. Stands the heat well. Oz. 20c., K lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
All the Year Round. Can be sown at an}' time; very crisp and tender. Oz. 20c., M lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
Henderson’s New York. A veiy' large and solid variety, showing but httle tendency to run to seed. The color IS a clear, deep apple green on the outside, the inside being yellowish white. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
Paris Cos. One of the best of the Cos varieties; large and exceedingly tender. Oz. 20c., 34 lb- 50c., lb. $1.75.
MELON (Musk) — German, Melone
Select light warm soil; plant in hills six feet apart each way. The hills should be prepared by dig- ging out the soil a foot deep and thoroughly mixing in a couple of shovelfuls of well-rotted manure, filling
up a little above the level. Planting should be deferred until warm, settled weather. 1 oz. wall plant
100 hills.
Rockyford. Originated in Colorado; the most popular melon of the times; known eveiy'where and sought for by lovers of good melons. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50.
Paul Rose. Originated from the Osage and Rockyford. Flesh orange red, firm and sweet to the rind. For table use this is the best melon extant. Oz. 15c.. lb. 40c.. lb. SI. 50.
Tip Top. This excellent yellow fleshed variety is one of the most desirable sorts either for the home garden or the market grower who ships to near markets. The fruits are of medium to large size with thick, rich colored flesh of superior qual- ity. The vines are vigorous and pro- ductive. Oz. 20c., 2 oz. .35c., 34 lb. .55c., lb. $1.75.
Surprise. This new Melon has a thin cream colored skin, and thick salmon colored flesh. Early. ver\’ productive, and of delicious flavor. Externally it resembles White Japan, but grows to twice the size.
Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb, $1.25.
Nutmeg. Skin deep green; flesh greenish yellow. Very fragrant and dehcious. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Defender Melon. Medium size, salmon flesh, and delicious flavor, oval shape, shghtly ribbed and slight netting. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1,50.
Irondequoit. The best melon in cultivation; flesh dark orange and firm. Dehciously flavored. Oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.75.
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Emerald Gem. New, small, extra early; skin dark green; flesh orange and of delicious flavor. Oz. 16c., M lb. 40c., lb. S1.25.
Hackensack. Extensively grown for market; large, sweet, productive and early; skin and flesh green. Oz. 15c., ^ lb. 40c., lb. S1.25.
Osage (also known as “Miller’s Hybrid” and “New Princess”). A strong growing and productive green skinned variety; flesh a rich sahnon color and very thick. It makes a fine appearance and is a good selling melon. Oz. 15c., H lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
HACKENSACK
MELON (Water) — German, Wassermelone
Mountain Sweet. A standard market variety. Skin marbled green; flesh red, firm and sweet. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Phinney’s Early. An early thin rind variety; hardy and pro- ductive, Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Kolb’s Gem. One of the best for shipping purposes; stands handling without breaking; bright red flesh. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Ice Cream, or Peerless. Flesh pink, seeds white. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
MOUNTAIN SWEET
lOc.
oblong shape; dark green color and white seeds; Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Black Spanish. An old variety; one of the richest; medium size; dark green skin, red flesh. Oz 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Kleckley Sweets. Sweetest of all Water Melons without doubt the finest melon ever produced.
Mountain Sprout. Similar to Mountain Sweet, with thinner rind. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Citron. Red seeded, medium size; used for sweet- meats and preserves. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb.
$1.00.
MARTYNIA
A hardy annual plant with strong branching stem. The young pods, which are used for pickling, are produced in great abundance, and should be gathered when young and tender. Sow seed in open groimd in May. Plants should stand two feet apart each way.
Martynia Probosceda. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c.
MUSHROOM SPAWN — German, Essbare Blaetterschwamme
Mushroom beds may be prepared in a warm cellar or shed in winter, or in the open air in summer. Collect daily the fresh horse manure from the stable, and lay it in a heap to ferment; turn and mix it weU once a week, and when well and equally fermented, which will be in about three weeks, it will then be ready for the beds. The beds should be about four feet wide, and any length required for a supply. Place the prepared dung two feet deep on the beds, mix thoroughly with the earth, and beat or press it firmly down with the back of the spade; in this state it should remain until the temperature has become sufficiently mild, which may be ascertained by thrusting a stick into the different portions of the bed.
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Pieces of the spawn of the size of a walnut should then be inserted about two inches deep, and six inche# apart; cover with loamy soil two inches deep, and press down evenly and firmly. Spread over all a cov- ering of straw one foot thick, and the mushrooms should appear in five or six weeks.
Fresh Milltrack Spawn. In bricks, per brick 25c., per dozen bricks, $2.50.
MUSTARD — German, Senf
Used as a salad early in spring with Lettuce and Cress. Sow at intervals thickly, in rows six inches apart. Cut when about two inches high. For a crop of seed sow in April in drills one foot apart, and thin to about five inches in the rows. Brown or Black. More pimgent than white. Oz. 10c., lb. 30c. \Miite London. Best for salads or medicinal purposes. Oz. 10c., lb. 30c.
DWAEF GREEN OKRA
OKRA OR GUMBO — German, Essharer
This vegetable produces long, nutritious pods, which, when young, are used in soups and stews, to which they impart a rich flavor. It is of easy culture, grows freely and bears abundantly. To be sown at the usual time of aU tender vegetables, in drills two inches deep, and two feet apart in the rows.
Dwarf Green. Early and productive. Oz. 15c., lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. White Velvet Pod. A distinct variety; pods large, smooth and abun- dant. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
ONION — German, Zwiebel
The Onion should have a clean, loamy and very rich soil. The use of weU-rotted compost is very beneficial, and Onions will do well if sown on the same piece of land for a succession of years. Sow seed as early as possible, in drills fourteen inches apart and half an inch deep. As Onions grow on top of the ground the}" ma}" be allowed to remain pretty thick, no matter if they crowd each other. In hoeing, which should be frequently done, do not cover the 3"oung bulbs with earth. 1 oz. of seed will sow a bed 5 by 20 feet.
Yellow Globe Danvers. A thick, heav}", straw-colored Onion; mild flavored and ^fields abundant!}". PJpens early and keeps well, the standard market variety of this section. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c.,
M lb. 50c., lb. S1.75
Southport Yellow Globe. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
Large Red Wethersfield. A large flat variety; skin deep red, flesh purplish white; veiy- productive, good keeper, popular in the Eastern markets. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $2.00.
White Portugal, or Silver Skin. A fine large white Onion of delicate flavor, but a poor keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c., 34 lb. 90c., lb. $3.00.
White Pickling. A small, clear white Onion; extensively used for pickling;
ver}" handsome. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., }yi lb. 75c., lb. $2.00.
White Globe. A ver}- handsome late variety; a large cropper, and of good.
quahty. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Prize Taker. A large foreign variety; equal in quality to the Spanish vari- eties. To reach perfection should be started in a hot-bed and transplanted. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 3^ lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Ebenezer. A yeUow globe variety, famous for their keeping qualities. We have the true variety. 1 oz. 35c., 34 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.25.
DANV'ER'S YELLOW GLOBE
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
ONION SETS
Plant as early in spring as the ground can be worked, in rows one foot apart. We handle only Sets, which are always hard and in good con- dition.
White Onion Sets. Yellow Onion Sets.
Potato Onion Sets. Mkt. Price.
PUMPKIN — German, Kurhis Cultivated usually among corn. Treatment same as squashes. Connecticut Field. Best for stock. Oz.
15c., lb. 40c., lb. $1.00.
Sugar. Medium size; fine quality. Ex- cellent for cooking. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Mammoth King. Grows to an immense size, three feet or more in diameter, weighing from 100 to 200 pounds. Oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
MAMMOTH PUMPKIN
PARSNIPS — German, Pastinake
Sow in rich, deep and well-manured soil, as early as the weather will permit, in rows fifteen inches apart and one-half inch deep; thin out to five inches apart. They are improved by frost, and are usually left in the ground all winter, and HOLLOW CROWN PARSNIP dug as needed.
Hollow Crowned. One of the best either for table or stock. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Large Dutch. Roots very long and smooth. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 70c., lb. $1.25.
PARSLEY — German, Petersilie
Parsley seed germinates very slowly, and fre- quently remains in the ground from two to three weeks without showing any signs of vegetation. Seeds sown out of doors should be soaked in warm water at least twenty-four hours previous to planting. When the plants are two or three inches high, thin out to four inches apart in the rows.
Champion Moss Curled . A very select stock ; leaves beautifully curled, the best for garnishing. Oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Extra Curled. Fine dwarf variety; admirably curled;
very popular. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. Plain Parsley. The leaves of this variety are plain. It is hardier than the curled variety; good for flavoring. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Turnip Rooted. The root resembles a small parsnip; extensively used for soups. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
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PEAS — German, Erbse
(Wrinkled varieties, 56 lbs. to bushel. Smooth varieties, 60 lbs. per bushel.)
The Peas are very hardy and will endure a great amount of frost and cold with safety. They should be sown very early in order to have them for earty use. Sow in single or double rows from two to six feet apart, according to the variety or the height they attain. Brush should be furnished the tall Varieties as soon as they appear. 1 qt. wiU sow from 150 to 200 feet of row.
Gradus. The greatest Pea of recent introduction. Large handsome pods, resembhng Telephone in size and shape, and as early as the earliest. A combination that cannot fail to attract the market gar- dener. Lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00.
Nott’s Excelsior. A dwarf wrinkled Pea destined to take the place of the w’^ell-known American Wonder; the vines are larger and more vigorous; equally as early and much more proHfic; in sweet- ness and quality they are equal to any. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2,75.
AMERICAN WONDER PEAS
American Wonder. A very early green wrinkled dwarf variety; peculiarly suited to the private gar- den; height, ten inches. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75.
Premium Gem. A dwarf wrinkled variety; height, one foot. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75.
Admiral. Medium early. Largely used by canners. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
First and Best. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.00.
Alaska. The earhest Pea known. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Advancer. A good market gardener’s sort; peas wrinkled and of finest quality. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Yorkshire Hero. A fine large wrinkled variety, of exceedingly good quality; two and one-half feet. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
TELEPHONE. (Harvey’s Improved Dark Pod.) An extra selected strain with very large dark green pods, always coming true; the result of careful breeding. The improvement over the ordinary kind is so marked that we consider this the best Telephone type now obtainable. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75.
Admiral Dewey. A new variety of Telephone type, with larger pods of dark green color. Lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00.
Alderman. Lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00.
Duke of Albany. Lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00.
Improved Stratagem. A dwarf wrinkled variety. Lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00.
Horsford’s Market Garden. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Champion of England. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Thos. Laxton. Lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00.
Dwarf Champion of England. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Little Marvel. A dwarf variety hke Little Gem, larger pods, more prohfic and sweeter. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.50.
Sutton’s Excelsior. A dwarf variety with pods as large as Telephones. Lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00.
Black Eye Marrowfat. Lb. 20c., 10 lbs. $1.75.
White Marrowfat. Lb. 20c., 10 lbs. $1.75.
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HAHVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
PEPPERS — German, Pfeffer
Cultivated largely for pickles. Sow early in spring in hot-bed. Transplant when the weather is favorable, in rows eighteen inches apart and ten inches in the rows.
Chinese Giant. Double the size of Ruby King. The largest in existence. Extremely mild and sweet, can be served sliced like tomatoes. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.75. •
Cayenne. Long, slim pointed pod; extremely strong and pungent. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.75.
Large Bell or Bull Nose. Standard sort; early, sweet and of good flavor. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., J4 lb. $1.75.
Large Sweet Mountain. Very large; excellent for mangoes. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.75.
Ruby King. Large, bright red and remarkably mild and pleasant. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.75.
RADISH — German, Rettich
The Radish will succeed best in a rich, sandy loam. For early use sow in hot-beds in February or March, and in the open air as soon as the ground can be worked. For a succession sow every two weeks until June. The winter varieties should be sown in August and treated similar to Turnip. 1 oz. of seed will sow a bed 5 by 20 feet.
NON PLUS ULTRA. Extra Early Scarlet; one of the best for forcing; very small top. Oz. lOc., ^ lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Scarlet Turnip. A small, roimd, early variety ; tender and crisp. Oz. 10c., M lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
NON PLUS ULTRA
Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped. An early vari- ety; of medium size and handsome appear- ance. Oz. 10c., M lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
White Turnip. Similar to Scarlet Tunup; a few days later. Oz. 10c., lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Vick’s Scarlet Globe. Excellent for forcing; early; handsome color; mild flavor. Oz. 10c., ^ lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Icicle. A long transparent White Radish of ex- ceptionally delicate flavor. Never tough or stringy. One of the very best for the home garden. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
vice’s scarlet globe
Golden Globe. An improvement on the Yellow Tur- nip, being much larger; stands the heat of summer well. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Chinese Rose Winter. Considered the best for winter use; medium size and very tender. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00,
California Mammoth White. A winter radish, introduced by the Chinese; it is from eight to twelve inches long, white, firm and of excellent flavor, Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
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Rosy Gem. The earliest Radish in cultivation; in shape globular, with rich, deep scarlet top, blend- ing to white at the bottom. Oz. 10c., K lb. 30c., lb. SI. 00.
Long Scarlet Short Top. Roots long, of a pinkish color; flesh white and of good flavor. Oz. 10c., K lb. 30c., !b. SI. 00.
French Breakfast. A fine early variety; olive shaped; white tipped. Oz. 10c., lb. 30c., lb.
51. 00.
White Box. A favorite round, white variety; a quick grower, and excellent for forcing under glass. Oz. 10c., lb. 30c., lb.
51. 00.
White Strasburg. A desirable summer variety ; large at the top, tapering to a point. Oz. 10c., }A lb. 30c., lb. Sl.OO.
Giant White Stuttgart. A large, globe-shaped Radish, of mild fla- vor and snow-white skin and flesh; rapid grower; excellent for market gardeners. Oz. 10c., lb. 30c., lb. Sl.OO.
ROSY GEM
CHARTIER
Chartier. A long Radish, distinct in color from any other sort, being crimson at the top. gradually blending to a pure wax3’'* white; may be grown to a large size be- fore becoming pithy and unfit for use. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. Sl.OO.
Long Black Spanish Winter. Grows to a large size; of oblong shape; quite solid. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. Sl.OO.
Round Black Spanish. Similar to above except in form. Oz. 10c., 3i lb. 30c., lb. Sl.OO.
White Spanish Winter. Similar to Long Black, except in color. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. Sl.OO.
Chinese Celestial. A large white variety, best for autumn. Oz. 10c., ii lb. 30c.. lb. $1.00.
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
RHUBARB (Pie Plant)
Victoria. The best variety for cooking. Oz. 15c., M lb- 40c., lb. $1.50.
SQUASH — German, Kurbiss
The squash being a tender vine should not be planted until all danger from frost is past. Plant in hills, the bush varieties about four feet apart, the run- ning kinds from six to nine feet, according to their nature. Cutting off the leading shoots of the running sorts is recommended as having a tendency to promote growth and early maturity of fruit. 1 oz. of seed will plant from 40 to 80 hills.
Summer Crook Neck. The best and richest sum- mer Squash; early and productive. Oz. 15c., lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Early Golden Bush Scalloped. An early summer variety; well flavored and productive. Oz. 15c., ^ lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Early White Bush Scalloped. Similar to Golden Bush, except in color. Oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Mammoth Crook Neck. Double the size of the ordinary Crook Neck, often two feet in length ; quality good. Oz. 15c., M lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Boston Marrow. A standard fall squash, of rich orange color; very productive and keeps well. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Golden Hubbard. A true Hubbard Squash, except in color, which is a bright orange red; shell warty, hard and strong. The fruits are uniform in size and weighing from 6 to 8 lbs, and same shape as Hubbard; cooks dry and good flavor. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Fordhook. Oblong in shape, about ten inches long, excellent for baking. Oz. 15c., M lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Hubbard. The best of all winter varieties; flesh bright yellow; very sweet and dry; skin green when ripe; an excellent keeper. Oz. 15c., J4 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Mammoth Chili. Grows to an immense size, often attaining 200 lbs. in weight; excellent for stock. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
Early Prolific Marrow. A new fall variety; in color a brilliant hubbard
orange red; a good keeper. Oz. 15c., 34 lb.-50c., lb. $1.50.
Vegetable Marrow. Of English origin; delicious, soft, white flesh; quite distinct. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
SPINACH — German, Spinal
For summer use sow early in spring in drills one foot apart. For early spring use sow in August or September, and protect during winter with straw or leaves. 1 oz. of seed will sow 100 feet of row.
Long Standing. Runs to seed later than any other variety. 34 lb. 15c., lb. 40c.
Round or Summer. The variety most used for early spring planting. 34 lb. 15c., lb. 40c.
Victoria. Large thick leaves, somewhat curled in the center; very early. 34 lb. 15c., lb. 40c. Bloomsdale Savoy. The best variety for fall sowing. It is very hardy and produces thick, dark green leaves of excellent quality. 34 lb. 15c., lb. 40c.
Prickly. The hardiest of any, suitable for fall sowing. Oz. 10c., lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
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SALSIFY OR \T:GETABLE OYSTER— GermaN; Bocksbart
Select light, rich soil. Sow the seed early in spring, in rows twelve inches apart. When the plants are two or three inches high thin out to sis inches from each other in the rows. It is perfectly hardy and maj’ be treated same as parsnips. 1 oz. of seed will sow 50 feet of row.
Long White. Oz. 20c., M lb. 60c., lb. S2.00.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. A new variety; grows double the size of the ordinaiy’ kind. Oz. 25c., lb. 75c., lb. S2.50.
TOMATOES — German, Liebsapfel
Sow the seed in March in a hot-bed. When the plants are two or three inches high, thin them out and set in pots, or set in another bed to give them room and make them “stockj*”. When five or six inches high, if the weather be warm and settled, transplant to the open ground, setting the plants four feet apart each way. The Tomato requires a sunny location and rich soil to produce handsome specimens and a good crop. One ounce of seed will produce 3,000 plants.
June Pink. An extra early variety, coming in with Earhana, of which it is a selection. The fruit, however, has an Acme color which, with its earliness, makes it a ver\’ desirable acquisition. The fruit is round, grows in clusters, and bears throughout the season. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c..
K lb. S1.25, lb. S3. 75.
Spark’s Earliana. A new, extra early variety; large size, handsome shape, bright red color; a most profitable variety for the market gardener. Oz.
40c., M lb. S1.25, lb. $3.75.
Chalk’s Early Jewel. Ripens later than Spark’s Earliana, but more desir- able for home use, as fruits are thicker through and more solid; color long white s.^lsify bright scarlet and quality good. Oz. 40c., K lb. $1.25, lb. $3.75.
Trucker’s Favorite. One of the best market garden varieties; color purplish red, of large size, even growth, and prolific bearer. Oz. 40c., ^ lb. $1.25, lb. $3.75.
Champion Dwarf. A distinct and valuable sort, having a strong main stem, which enables it to sup- port its fruit well up from the ground. The crop ripens up early and evenly. It is a good cropper, smooth, medium in size. Acme in color. Oz. 40c., K lb. $1.25, lb. $3.75.
Livingston’s New Stone. A bright red, perfectly smooth and solid tomato ; thicker from stem end to blossom end than most varieties; for all aroimd purposes we consider this the best one in the list. Oz. 50c., H lb. $1.50, lb. $3.75.
Bonny Best. A ven,’ early and desirable variety. The fruits are most attractive in shape, solid- ity and color, which is bright scarlet from outside to center. The vines are strong and vig- orous, producing a good crop of round, globe- shaped fruits which ripen more uniformly than other early sorts. A favorite with market gar- deners. Pkt, 10c., oz. 40c., lb. $1.25, lb. $3.75.
Acme. Very early; color reddish purple. Oz. 30c., M lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.
John Baer. One of our earliest and most profit- able varieties, fruit globe-shaped, bright scarlet in color, good size, sohd, coreless and with few seeds. Vigorous and prolific. Pkt. 10c., o*. 40c., K lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.
Ponderosa. The largest Tomato grown; deep red in color, smooth shape, sohd meat, and in every way a perfect Tomato; should be in every garden. Oz. 50c., ^ lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00.
Yellow’ Plum. For preser\'es. Oz. 60c.
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
TURNIPS — German, Rube
For early use sow as early as the ground can be worked in the spring. For fall and winter use the seed should be sown from the middle of July to the middle of August. The swedes should be sown in June, the plants thinned out to six inches in the rows.
Extra Early Milan. A week earher than any other variety; producing good sized bulbs before others have begun to form. Bulbs white, with purple top, round flattened and solid, with very slender tap root; the best grown for early market. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Early Flat White Dutch. White flesh; medium size, quick growth; juicy, and of excellent flavor, Oz. 10c,, 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
White Egg. An excellent variety; nearly oval or egg-shaped; flesh firm, fine grained and of snow3>' whiteness. Particularly desirable for the table. Oz. 10c., M lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Purple Top Strap Leaf. The most popular kind in cultivation; matures quickly; flesh white and sweet. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
White Top Strap Leaf. Similar to Purple Top, having white instead of purple top. Oz. 10c., ^ lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Golden Ball. A round, smooth variety, of fine quality; skin bright yellow, good WHITE EGG keeper. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Purple Top White Globe. A large, globe-shaped variety; fine for market purposes. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Cowhorn, or Long White. Recommended as a soil renovator, and largely used for that purpose. The roots being long, go deep into the soil and loosen and lighten it up as well as adding a quantity of nitrogen to it. The agricultural papers have explained the value of it as a fertihzer. Oz. 10c., ^ lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
RUTABAGA, OR SWEDISH TURNIP
Laing’s Improved Purple Top. The earliest variety; large, handsome roots, and good keeper. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Sweet German or Russian. A large, white variety; first-rate keeper, and good either for table or stock. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. $1.00.
Improved Rhode Island. Grows to a large size; flesh firm, solid and sweet; good keeper. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS
Sow the seed of any of the kinds mentioned in the following list in April or May. Keep free from the weeds, and as they come into flower cut the stems and leaves on a fair day, and spread in a shady place to dry for winter use. When cured wrap them in paper to exclude the air, and store them in a place free from dampness.
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pkt. |
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pkt. |
oz. |
lb. |
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Anise . |
5c. |
25c. |
$2.50 |
Lavender |
10c. |
40c. |
$3.50 |
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Basil (Sweet) |
5 |
25 |
2.50 |
Marjoram (Sweet) . |
10 |
40 |
2.25 |
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Caraway |
5 |
15 |
1.00 |
Savory (Summer) |
10 |
50 |
5.00 |
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Coriander . |
5 |
25 |
2.50 |
Saffron |
5 |
20 |
2.00 |
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Dandelion |
10 |
30 |
3.00 |
Sage (Broad-leaved) |
10 |
30 |
300 |
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Dm . . . |
5 |
10 |
1.00 |
Sorrel .... |
5 |
15 |
1.50 |
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Fennel (Sweet) |
5 |
15 |
1.50 |
Thyme |
10 |
50 |
3.00 |
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MARQUIS WHEAT
Holds the Championship Trophy for the World’s Best Wheat
THE KING OF THE SPRING WHEATS
Even the name Marquis carries a conviction that inspires confidence, so enviable is the reputation it has attained as the earliest, largest yielding, most dependable, greatest adaptability and most plump of the bald spring wheats.
Marquis is a cross between Calcutta, Hard Red and Red Fife (a combination of earli- ness, yield and high quality). Kernels are a beautiful dark red, hard, large size, attrac- tive shape and color. Heads are exceptionally large, beardless and practically rust- proof. Straw medium in height and very stiff. Bu. S2.25.
BARLEY
Six-Rowed. Oderbrucker. Yer}" fine Canadian gro'^m. Bu. SI. 50.
Two-Rowed. Chevalier Type. For feeding purposes the two-rowed is superior to the six, T.'ielding a third more of both .straw and grain. Bu. $1.75.
BUCKWHEAT
Japanese. A new and distinct variety; the kernels are at least twice as large as any other variety. Bu. $1.75.
Silver Hull. Earlier than the common variety, and yields nearly double under the same conditions. Eu. SI. 75.
FIELD CORN
Bags will be Charged Extra in which Com and Farm Seeds are Shipped
Pennsylvania Flint. The largest of the Flints, ears sometimes growing 15 inches long? of a reddish yellow color. Vigorous grower and large yielder.
Genesee Valley. Our famous eight-rowed yellow flint, with ears from 12 to 15 inches long, cannot be equaled; small cob, beautiful bright golden yellow grains. Ripening very early, and good yielder.
Early Sanford. An eight-rowed white flint, very desirable for either grain crop or ensilage purposes.
King Philip. Copper colored with long, slim ears. An old standard variety.
Longfellow. Extra long ears of bright yellow color; very attractive. genesee
Smutnose. A good old-fashioned variety with tips of ears stained red. valley
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24 HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
DENT VARIETIES
Pedigree Learning. The above is a photograph of a field of Learning Corn grown from our pedigree seed on the Hilhurst Farm. Notice the beautiful, even stand, all ripe and ready to go into the
silo.
'Bloody Butcher. An extra early maturing variety extensively grown in the Northern States where the seasons are short. Ears 8 to 12 inches long with 12 to 16 rows of a reddish or flesh color ker- nels, maturing in 90 days.
Pride of the North. An early Dent variety introduced several years ago, and as popular today as ever. We have the genuine variety.
Early Butler Yellow Dent. A cross from Pride of the North, and somewhat earlier than that excellent variety. Probably no com in cultivation will outshell it, 70 lbs. of ears having shelled out 64 lbs. of shelled com. It has a beautiful yellow color, and will give the grower the greatest satisfaction.
White Cap Yellow Dent. Claimed to be 10 days earlier than the Learning; and on poor, thin soil to outyield that variety by 25 per cent. The tip end of the grain is white and the inside yellow, which combination gives it a most beautiful appearance. Expert corn-growers pronounce it a perfect field com.
Early Mastodon Corn. The Mastodon Com has the longest grains and largest ears of any 100 day com in cultivation and will outyield any com in the world. In the celebrated American Agriculturist com contest it far outyielded every other yellow corn in America.
Wisconsin White Dent. A new extra early variety, maturing ahead of our early frosts. Makes a good silo com.
Iowa Gold Mine. A very deep-grained variety of a bright golden yellow; small cob, shelling out large quantities of corn.
Red Gob Ensilage. A large white com with red cob; stalks especially sweet, tender and juicy; has short joints, abundance of leaves and grows to a great height; a perfect ensilage com.
Cuban Giant Ensilage (new). A perfect ensilage com. Having the creamy quality of the Tuscarora Com, and the growth and rankness of the Red Cob Ensilage.
Eureka.
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S^^^:EPSTAKES CORN
Grown for, put up by and sold by West Branch Seed Company in one-bushel sealed bags only. Germination guaranteed by West Branch Seed Company to be 9ANc or better.
Price, $4.00 per bushel.
Bags free on Sweepstakes Com.
RYE
Excelsior Spring. Shorter straw than winter. Per bu. S2.2o.
HAIRY \’ETCH ( Vicia-villossa)
Winter Vetch has been found adapted to nearly all parts of the United States. In drought resistance it is perhaps the best of the Vetches. It will also stand severe cold, so that it is rareh frozen out in the northernmost States. This makes it particularlj’- valuable as a winter cover and green manure crop.
Hairj’ Vetch gives the best results when planted on well tilled and well drained land. Seed should be drilled or broadcasted at the rate of 25 to 40 poimds per acre. When grown for hay it is usually sown with a bushel of rj’e, oats or wheat. Some farmers, however, use only a peck or less of the grain. It may be sown from September to December. When desirable to delay the maturing of a faU-sown crop it may be pastured quite late in the Spring.
Winter Vetch. Lb. 20c.
Spring Vetch. Lb. 12c.
SPELTZ
A cereal somewhat resembling rye, yields enormous crops of green fodder if cut early, or may be left to ripen its grain, which is of great feed- ing value and relished by all kinds of stock. Per bu. SI. 75.
RAPE
Dwarf Essex. Grown extensively for forage, especially for sheep. Sown in June or July, it jdelds a bounteous fall pasturage, on which sheep and young stock fatten with marvelous rapidity. If sown broadcast, about 5 lbs. per acre will be required; if drilled, considerably less will do. We have the true Essex Dwarf, which should not be confounded with the worthless annual. Lb. 15c.
SUGAR CANE
Early Amber. Used largely for fodder; rich in saccharine, and the beet of dairy foods. Lb. 10c.
COW PEAS
Makes poor land rich and rich land better. For this purpose the Cow Pea is ver\’ popular, especially for light soil. There is no stirer or cheaper method of improving worn-out soO than with Cow Peas. They add large quantities of nitrogen to the soil and leave it in good shape for the following crop. There are several varieties, and we carry the best adapted to the northern climates.
WTiip-poor-will. The most popular. Per bu. S6.00.
New Era. Per bu. S5.50.
SOY BE.ANS
Early Yellow Soy Beans. Per bu. $4.00.
Ito San. Per bu. $4.25.
Manchu. Per bu. $4.50.
PEAS
Per bu. $3.25.
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
MILLET
Valuable as a catch crop. When grass is short may be sown up to the end of June or middle of July, and produce a good crop of hay.
Common. Good early variety.
German. Larger than above.
Siberian. Introduced from Russia.
Broom Corn (or Hog). Valuable for hog and chicken feed.
Japanese. Comes from Japan; the largest variety of all; grows from 6 to 8 feet high, yielding immense quantities of feed. $1.50 per bu. — 32 lbs.
Hungarian Grass. Similar to the millets.
ALFALFA, OR LUCERNE CLOVER
CANADA GROWN
The cultivation of Alfalfa is lately becoming of widespread interest. There has been an erroneous impression that it could only be grown in certain favored localities; with proper treatment and the right seed, success is certain. The crop may be cut from 3 to 4 times a year, producing from a ton to a ton and a half at each cutting. By raising it the farmer not only produces large quantities of forage, but at the same time he is enriching his fields for future crops, as it is a great nitrogen gatherer. The matter of SEED is of the greatest importance, and we secure the best and purest samples obtainable. Per bu. $15.00.
Our experience with Bacteria for inoculation has been verj'
successful and we heartily recommend it. See pages 44-45.
OATS
Scottish Chief Oats. A revelation in seed oats. A new variety, and the best ever. Grains are brilliant, white, extra large. Weighs 42 to 46 pounds to the bushel. Grows about 4 feet high, with strong, stiff straw. Phe- nomenal yielders, often 100 bushels to acre. Northern grown and acclimated. Put up 4 bushels to the bag. Sow at least three bushels to acre. Per bu. $1.50.
Canadian Giant. Growm in Canadian Northwest. A very large grained and heavy variety, extremely hardy in this latitude and free from rust. As well as being heavy croppers, they are an excellent variety to sow with Peas, the straw being so strong and stiff holds them up from the ground and makes easy harvesting. Per bu. $1.50.
Silver Mine. Very hardy and a sure cropper, large plump grain with thin hull. Per bu. $1.25.
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SLT).\N GFLVSS
A new annual grass, growing from 5 to 7 feet high m ten weeks, making enormous quantities of hay, eaten greedily by all kinds of stock, on which they will thrive. It will make two hea^y cuttings in a season and grows freely in drouthy weather. The above photograph taken on the Dennison Stock Farm, a few miles from Buualo. shows the wonderful growth made in about 60 days. It should be sown broadcast at about 20 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 20c.
POTATOES
Bovee. A new extra early variety, named after its originator, Mr. Martin Bcvee of Michigan. It is a pink or flesh color of oblong shape. The Rural Xew Yorker says: ‘Tt seems that the Bovee is at least twelve days earlier than the Earh’ Ohio and a ver>* much better shape.” The introducers claim that it is not only one of the earli- est. but also a great guelder, and its cooking qualities cannot be excelled. Per bu. $3.00.
Early Ohio. Pound early variety Per bu. $3. <30.
Early Six Weeks. Said to be a seeding from the Ohio, which it resembles, but ven.* much earher. Under favorable circumstances the potatoes reach the size of hens’ eggs in six weeks from planting. Its extreme earliness makes it an ideal variety for the home garden. Per bu. $3.00.
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HARVEY SEED CO.^S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
CLOVER AND GRASS SEED
No seeds vary so much in quality or require more discrimination in buying. We exercise the greatest care in their selection, and offer only the best that can be procured, all carefully cleaned and free from noxious weeds. Special prices will be quoted on large quantities on application.
CLOVER SEEDS
Aisike. Native of Sweden; perfectly hardy; does not heave in winter. Unsurpassed for bees. Price variable.
Medium Red. The common variety. Price variable.
Mammoth Red. Stock true and prime. Price variable.
Crimson. An annual with crimson flowers; valuable as a fertilizer; sown in late summer after early crops are taken off, will produce a heavy growth to turn under the following spring. Price variable.
White Dutch. Valuable for lawns and pastures. Lb. 75c.
GRASS SEEDS
Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). A valuable permanent grass as a mixture in either meadows, pastures or lawns. Cleaned from chaff. Lb. 30c.
Kentucky Blue Grass {Poa pratensis) . Thrives on a variety of soils. Valuable for lawns. Lb. 35c,
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). The most valuable and widely known pasture grass. Per bu. $3.50.
Bromus Inermus. A coarse, rank growing grass, resisting drouth and very permanent.
Crested Dog’s Tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Forms a close turf; may be advantageously sown on lawns. Lb. 50c.
Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanihum oderaium). The chief merit of this grass lies in its fragrant odor; should be in every mixture for lawns; true. Lb. 50c.
Hard Fescue {Festuca duriscida). Thrives well in dry situations, where many other grasses would fail. Lb. 50c.
Perennial Rye Grass {Lolium prenne). The staple grass of Great Britain, entering largely into the composition of many of the richest meadows and pastures. Per lb. 25c., 100 lbs. $20.00.
Meadow Fescue {Festuca pratensis). The most important species of the fescues; highly valuable for permanent grass lands, both for spring and autumn. Per lb. 25c.
Wood Meadow {Poa nemoralis). Well adapted to shady situations; growing readily where others refuse to thrive. Lb. $1.00,
Meadow Fox Tail {Alopecurus pratensis). One of our best grasses for permanent pastures; stands the heat of summer well.
Rough Stalked Meadow {Poa trivialis). Thrives best in moist, sheltered soils; well adapted for irri- gated meadows and places shaded by trees. Lb. 80c.
Harvey’s Special Pasture Mixture. A good pasture mixture should consist of permanent grasses mixed in proper proportions, to insure a luxuriant growth throughout the season. Our Special will meet the average need, and for all ordinary conditions will be found entirely satisfactory and make a boimteous supply of feed, where Timothy alone would prove an absolute failure. It should be sown at the rate of 30 lbs. per acre. Per 100 lbs. $30.00.
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FLOWER SEEDS
PER PET.
ABRONIA. Pretty trailing plants, bearing clusters of fragrant Verbena-like flowers. Valuable for hanging baskets or vases. Half hardy annuals.
Mixed
AGERATUM
ACROCLINIUM. One of the finest ever- lasting flowers for winter bouquets. Half hardy annuals.
Mixed 5
ADONIS. The flowers of this class are not numerous, but they are verj^ showy, and (trow freely in any soil. Hardy annuals.
Mixed 5
PER PKT.
AGERATUM . Beautiful and showy flowers, blooming throughout the summer. Hardy annuals.
Mixed 5
5 AGROSTEMMA. (Viscaria.) Sometimes called Rose of Heaven. Neat, free growing hardy plants; well adapted for beds, and flne for cutting. Flowers like small Pinks,
on long slender stems 5
ALYSSUM. One of the most elegant 'and useful little flowers cultivated, blooms con- tinuously through the summer and survives the flrst hard frosts. Hardy annuals.
Sweet, pure white, verj^ fragrant . . 5
AMARANTHUS TRICOLOR
AMARANTHUS. A brilliant class of orna- mental foliage plants, doing best in rather poor soil. Half hardy annuals.
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat), beautiful spotted
AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS
Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding), drooping
chains of red flowers 6
Mixed, all the different varieties . . 5
AN AG ALL IS. A genus of pretty dwarf an- nual and biennial plants, expanding their numerous blue or red flowers whenever the sun shines.
Mixed Colors 6
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
ANAGALLIS
PER PKT.
A.SPERULA. A profuse blooming hardy an- nual of dwarf habit, bearing clusters of light blue, sweet scented flowers.
Azurea setosa 5
ASTER. This beautiful and popular class of hardy annuals stands unrivaled as autumn- blooming plants.
ASTER, NEW ROSE
Ostrich Feather (New). Flowers very large with long, loosely curled petals ; beau- tiful . . .10
Aster (Queen of the Market) . The earli- est flowering of all Asters; largely used for market, and also excellent for pots.
White
Mixed
Comet. A beautiful and distinct variety, with curled and twisted petals, resembhng the Japanese Chrysanthemums.
White ......
Pink
PER PKT.
Paeony Flowered Perfection. The most perfect and beautiful variety grown ; dense-
ly double.
White 5
Crimson 5
Light Blue 5
Rose 5
Mixed 5
ASTER, TRUFFAUT’S PERFECTION
Victoria. A recurved variety, bearing very large and showy flowers Mixed 10
Dwarf Chrysanthemum. The flowers are full. Chrysanthemum shaped, and pro- duced in clusters; an excellent sort.
Violet, white edge 5
Mixed 5
Semples Branching.
White 5
Pink 5
Lavender 5
Mixed 5
AQUILEGIA (Columbine). A showy and interesting plant, commonly called Colum- bine; stands the frost well ; hardy perennials.
Chrysantha, bright yellow ... 5
5 Mixed, best double varieties . 5
5 Mixed, best single varieties . . 5
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AQUiLEGiA — I, single — 2, double.
PER PKT.
BACHELOR’S BUTTON. (Centaurea Cy- aniLs.) Pretty flowers, in bloom all summer, in shades of blue, pink and white mixed . 5
BALSAM. (Lady’s SHpper.) A beautiful andfpopular class of plants. Tender an- nuals.
Gamelia-flowered, pink, scarlet and whito 5 Gamelia-flowered, large double mixed . 5
CALENDULA. A coarse, free - flowering, showy class of annuals, the double varieties, very desirable.
PER psr.
Orange Giant, bright orange, double . 5
Prince of Orange, double 5
Mixed, all colors, double .... 5
CALLIOPSIS. One of the best hardy an- nuals; colors rich; flowers numerous and beautiful.
Mixed, aU colors 5
Mixed, double 5
CANDYTUFT. (Iberis.) An old and uni- versal favorite; almost indispensable for
bouquets.
New Carmine, rich, deep rose ... 5
Sweet Scented, pure white ... 5
Empress, pure white, long spikes . . 5
Purple 5
Mixed, all colors 5
CARNATION. The most magnificent of all the Dianthus family; flowers large, beauti- ful and delightfully fragrant. Half hardy perennials.
Carnation, German, double, mixed . . 5
Grenadine, red 5
Marguerite. Unlike the ordinary Carna- tion, this variety blooms the first year; those sown in spring commence flowering in latter part of summer. The}' can be potted and taken into the house, and will flower abundantly throughout the winter . . 5
SWEET SCEXTED CANDYTUFT
ROCKET CANDYTUFT
IBERIS UMBELLATA
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
CARNATION
PER PKT.
GANNA. (Indian Shot.) Stately plants with broad, tropical foliage of great beauty.
Fine Mixed 5
Crozy’s New Hybrids. Dwarf in habit. Early bloomers, with flowers equally as large as Gladiolus; of various brilliant col- ors. Excellent for pots .... 5
CANTERBURY BELL. (Campanula.) This is one of the most useful and well known plants. Hardy perennials.
4— CAMPANULA MEDIUM.
Double Mixed 5
Single Mixed 5
PER PKT.
COCKSCOMB. (Celosia.) Beautiful, free flowering, graceful annuals, which for fine effect teke the front rank in annual plants.
Mixed, all varieties 5
CENTAUREA. A hardy and showy class of bedding plants. Including Bachelor’s But- ton and Sweet Sultan.
Candidisima, silvery white, deep cut foli- age 16
Gymnocarpa, white foliage, delicately cut. 10
CALIFORNIA POPPY. (Eschscholtzia.)
An exceedingly showy class of profuse flow- ering plants. Hardy annuals.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA
Mixed, all good varieties .... 6
CHRYSANTHEMUM. The tall, double annual Chrysanthemums are among the most showy of summer flowering plants.
Double White 6
Mixed, all the best varieties ... 6
CASTOR-OIL PLANT. (Ricinus.) One of the most stately and ornamental large plants cultivated. Looks best grown as single specimens. Half hardy annual. Zanzibariensis, a new African giant vari- ety, surpassing all others in size and beauty. The leaf is sometimes two feet across, while the stem will reach a height of ten feet . 5
Sanguineus, blood red, eight feet . . 6
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CA5T0S-0IL PLA^■T
PEE PET.
Purpureus, purple, sis feei ... 5
Communis, Castor-Oil plsnt ... 5
Mixed, p>eT jjacket 5
COSMOS, One of our most beaunful autumn flcrwEiing plants, growing to a height of four or five feet, and giving an abundance blossoms after all others are done.
Pure "^Tiite 5
nOEELE DAISY
DOL-BLE D.\ISY. .'Beilis., Pretty little well
known border dowers; a cold frame in win- ter and north border in summer will ins'ure ].lanty of plants.
Longfellow, double red .... -5
Double "^liite 5
Beilis Perennis, fl. pL, choice mixed double 5
DAISY SW.\N RIYER. ' Bracbycome.) Very pretty dwan' plants, bearing a profu- sion of Daisy-like nowers. hardy annuals. Blue^and White, mixed .... 5
PEE PET.
DATETLA. Trumpet Fiower,,^ Half hardy annuals, producing large trumpet shaped fioweis seven to nine inches long. Roots may be preserved during the winter in sand in a drv' cellar.
Fine Mixed, aU colors .... 5
E\'ERLASTING FLOYTR. Helichry- sum.,' An exceedingly handsome class, and of the greatest value for winter bouquets, the Sewers should be cut before they are fully expanded 5
FORGET-ME-N'OT. Myosotis.^^ A charm- ing and interesting perennial of easy cul- ture, growing freely in any moist siruation. Victoria, dwan variety with very large
Sowers 10
Palustris, true forget-me-not ... 5
FOLU O’CLOCK. 'Mirabilis., Tneoldand well known Marvel of Peru; a beautifui plant of Sne habit, glossy foliage and fra- grant Sowers. Hardy annual.
Variegated leaved 5
Mirabilis Jala pa, best mixed . . 5
FOX GLO\'E. .'Digitalis., Very enective and show].’ plants with dense spikes of Sowers on stems three or four feet high. Hardy perennials.
Fine Mixed, all good varieties . . 5
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
PER PKT.
FLAX. (Linum.) A handsome variety of free flowering annuals, deserving a place in every garden.
Grandiflorum Rubrum, crimson 5
GAILLARDIA. A showy, vigorous class of constant bloomers, making a brilliant dis- play.
Fine Mixed 5
GODETIA. A genus of exceedingly hand- some and showy hardy annuals from Cali- fornia, growing about a foot and a half high, and producing numberless rosy-lilac flowers. Dwarf Mixed 5
GOURDS. A highly interesting class of or- namental climbing plants, with fruit of singular shape, color and markings.
Calabash, or dipper 5
Orange, known as mock orange . 5
Gooseberry, small, bright green . . 5
Mixed, all varieties 5
GOLDEN FEATHER. (Pyrethrum aure- um.) A beautiful bedding plant with showy golden foliage 5
HOLLYHOCK. This old garden flower has much improved of late, and is becoming a greater favorite every year. The flowers being large and stems erect, the plants look best when grown at the back of a border.
Hardy biennial.
Double Yellow 5
Double White 5
Double Pink 5
Double Purple 5
Double Mixed 5
HIBISCUS. A showy ornamental class of annuals. The flowers are large and of beau- tiful color.
Best Mixed 5
HELIOTROPE. A[general favorite for its delicious fragrance 5
PER PKT.
JOB’S TEARS. A curious ornamental grass, so called from the appearance of the seed . 5
HONEY-SUCKLE. (Hedysarum.) A hand- some free flowering plant, producing beau- tiful racemes of red and white pea shaped flowers. Hardy perennial .... 5
LARKSPUR. (Delphinium.) Beautiful showy plants from one to three feet in height. Excellent for background. Double
mixed 5
LOVE IN A MIST. (Nigelia.) A singular plant, known also as the devil in the bush, owing to the flower being partially con- cealed by the finely cut foliage. Hardy
annual 5
LOBELIA. A charming class of fine trailing plants; delicate blue and white flowers. Crystal Palace Compacta ... 5
Erinus, deep blue flowers .... 5
Gracilis Alba, white flowers ... 5
MARIGOLD. (Tagetes.) One of the univer- sal favorites; the only element they lack of being a perfect flower being the odor.
African, double mixed colors, tall . . 5
French, double mixed colors, dwarf . . 5
MIGNONETTE. (Reseda.) One of the most universal favorites in cultivation, because of its deUcate fragrance.
Common Sweet Scented .... 5
Machet, a dwarf variety, used for pots and
borders 5
Parson’s White 5
Crimson Queen 5
Giant Pyramidal .5
NASTURTIUM DWARF
TRUE TO NAME AND SURE TO GROW SEEDS.
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PANSY
PER PKT.
(MIMOSA) SENSITIVE PLANT. Avery interesting plant, grown as a curiosity, the leaves of which shrink and fall on being slightly touched; will thrive best in a com- post of loam and peat 5
MUSK PLANT. (Mimulus Moschatus.) Delicate plants with a musky odor . . 5
MOURNING BRIDE. (Scabiosa.) Very showy and pretty plants, excellent for mixed borders. Flowers of aU colors from black to white. Verj^ useful for bouquets. Hnrdy annuals.
Mixed, dwarf varieties .... 5
NICOTIANA. A good border plant, having long tubed white flowers, which open about six o’clock p. M. and emit a powerful and pleasant odor during the evening and night. Nicotiana afi&nis 5
NASTURTIUM DWARF.
King of Tom Thumb, scarlet ... 5
King Theodore, crimson . .5
Ruby King, carmine flowers ... 5
Yellow, bright 5
Pearl, white 5
Mixed, all colors 5
For tall varieties see page 38.
PANSY. Commonly called Heartsease. This universal favorite is so well known as to render any description superfluous.
World’s Best, a superb mixture . . 15
PER PKT.
Separate Colors 10
German Mixed ^5
PINK. Very closely related to'the Carnation and Picotee, but more vigorous and hardy. Hardy perennial.
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CHINESE PINK |
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Pink, finest single, mixed |
. 5 |
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Pink, finest Scotch, mixed . |
. 5 |
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Double Grass .... |
. 25 |
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Chinese Pink, double mixed |
. 5 |
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
PER PKT.
PETUNIA. A plant of easy, vigorous growth, producing flowers in great abundance all the season.
PER PKT.
Star of Quedlinburg, a striking novelty; the petals are elongated, running out into five points, giving it a star-like appearance. Beautiful 5
SINGLE PETUNIA.
Finest Hybrid
10
PHLOX DRUMMONDII
Perennial, perfectly hardy
1 — DOUBLE PETUNIA.
Double Mixed 25
PHLOX DRUMMONDII. For variety, brilliancy of color, and constant show there is no flower that equals the Phlox. Half hardy annuals.
Separate Colors 5
Mixed, all colors 5
POPPY. (Papaver.) Very showy, hardy plants, producing immense flowers of bril- liant color; succeed well in any good garden
soil.
Carnation-flowered, double mixed . . 5
Iceland 3
Paeony-flowered, double mixed . 5
Danebrog, scarlet, with white cross in the
center 5
Oriental, hardy 5
New Shirley. The flowers of this new variety are unsurpassed for grace and beauty. Colors running from blush and white to rose and crimson, but no scarlet . 5
Double, all best varieties .... 5
PORTULACA. Low growing, neat plants, producing a profusion of brilliant, richly colored flowers. Succeed best on dry, grav- elly soil. Half hardy annuals.
Single, mixed . .... 5
Double Rose-flowered . . . .10
PRIMULA. Elegant free blooming dwarf plants, producing their flowers in trusses in great abundance during the early spring.
Sinensis Fimbriata, fringed Chinese primrose 25
TRl'E TO XAME AXD SURE TO GROW SEEDS.
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S*\LPIGLOSSIS. Besutiful annuali. with large, showy, richly colored dowers, having a velvety softness seldom seen on other nowers.
Mixed, errra large nowered ... 5
SNOW ON THE MOUNT.\IN. Tuphor- bia.' A very showi.-, hardy annual: one of our most useful foliage plants. Half hardy annual.
Euphorbia Variegata .... 5
SNAP DRAGON. • Antirrhinum.' Fine and showv- perennials, blooming freely the nist summer: continuing in bloom unrh frost.
ponrrxACA
PEE PST.
STOCK. The Ten- week or annual Stock present nearly all the requisites of a perfect ncwering plant; beautiful dowers, deh'ght- fui fragrance, early dowering and abund- ance of dowers.
iji-X- S^OCa
o
5
S^*AP deagon
Majus, tall varieties,, mixed . . 5
Nanum Dwarf o
ST^TET ttTLLL\M. Diantmus Barbarus.) Hardy perennials, one of our most desirable perennials, of various colors, mixed 5
S E* N F L O W E R . Helianthus.: Dwarf . double 5
SCARLET RUNDfER BE.AN. A popular climbing plant with spikes o: shovyn scarlet dowers. Will tloom profusely all summer.
Oz ICk: 5
Large Flowering Dwarf, mixed Large Flowering Dwarf, white
38 HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
I — VERBKNA.
PER PKT.
VERBENA. A well known bedding plant, producing a profusion of flowers.
Defiance, deep scarlet .... 5
Mixed, all colors 5
VIOLETS. Fashion's favorite. Succeeds best in partial shade.
Sweet Scented 5
WALL FLOWER, (Cheiranthus.) Pretty little flowers, somewhat resembling Ten- week Stock 5
ZINNIA. One of the most brilliant and desirable annuals cultivated.
Zinnia Elegans, double, very choice . 5
Named Varieties, each .... 5
ORNAMENTAL CLIMBERS
THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan). Beautiful climbers with an abundance of single flowers ranging in color from white to orange, with dark eye. Excellent for hanging baskets, vases, etc. When sown in beds, and pegged down like verbenas, will send up innumerable flower stalks, so as to make the whole bed a mass of flowers. 4 ft. Pkt. 5c.
SCARLET RUNNERS. A popular climbing plant with spikes of showy scarlet flowers. Continuous bloomer. 8 to 10 ft. Pkt. 5c.
WILD CUCUMBER. One of the most rapid climbers we have for quickly covering verandas, trellises, etc., they are unequaled. After once started will seed themselves year after year. 10 to 15 ft. Pkt. 5c.
ADLUMIA (Allegheny Vine). A hardy biennial which sows its own seeds, and therefore comes up year after year when once started. It has fern-like foliage and pretty rose colored flowers. 10 to 15 ft. Pkt. 5c.
CANARY BIRD VINE (Tropaeolum peregrinum). A very pretty vine with finely cut foliage and peculiar bright yellow flowers. It should be more universally planted than it is. Pkt. 5c.
COBAEA SCANDENS. A beautiful climber with large bell-shaped blue flowers. Pkt. 5c.
BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum). A genus of rapid growing, handsome cHmbers, sometimes called Love-in-a-Puff. Flowers are not very pretty but singular. 4 ft. Pkt. 5c.
CYPRESS VINE (Ipomoea quamocht). Graceful climber with dark green foliage and star-shaped flower. 7 ft. Pkt. 5c.
GOURDS. Very useful in covering arbors, fences, etc., while the fruit is both ornamental and useful. 10 to 40 ft. Mixed, 5c.
HYACINTH BEAN (Dolichos). Quick growing ornamental climbers, producing clusters of white and purple pea-shaped flowers. Will thrive anywhere and make a dense shade. Mixed, Pkt. 5c.
MORNING GLORY. Known everywhere, a new variety (Japanese Giant) although flowering some- what later than the ordinary kind, is a royal acquisition with its immense and gorgeous colored flowers. Morning Glory, mixed, 5c. Japanese, mixed, 5c.
MOON FLOWER (Ipomoea). A rapid chmber with immense white flowers from 5 to 6 inches in diam- eter. Blooms at night, hence its name. 20 ft. Pkt. 10c.
NASTURTIUM. This old time favorite has been improved by cross-breeding until its variations in coloring in both flowers and foliage are marvelously beautiful. There is no flower (excepting perhaps the Sweet Peas) which gives such large returns for so httle care. It continues to bloom throughout the summer till stopped by frost. For Dwarf Varieties see page 35. Scarlet, 5c.; Dark Crimson, 5c.; Orange, 5c.; Pearl, Cream White, 5c.; Mixed, all colors, 5c.
MAURANDIA. Delicate traihng plants, excellent for hanging baskets, vases, etc. Flowers dark blue, pink and white. 4 ft. Pkt. 5c.
TRUE TO XAME AXD SURE TO GROW SEEDS.
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Sweet Peas
Named Varieties
Alice E c k f o r d . Pach crean tinted standard; white wings.
America. The brightest blood red striped.
Black Knight. Deep maroon ; seh'-coiored.
Blanche Ferry. I^rge pink and white howers. very early.
Blanche Burpee. Pure white, ex- tra large flowers.
Blushing Beauty. Soft pink, suf- fused with lilac.
Captain of the Blues. Bright pur- ple and pale blue.
Countess of Radnor. Standards delicate lavender, wings dark mauve.
Cupid Mixture. Distinct as possible from any other sorts. 6 inches high, but spreading out and forming a mass fully one-and-a-half feet acros. Hundreds of stems shoot up, each bearing three to four flowers, and aU in full bloom at once.
Dainty. White, prettily edged with pink.
I>orothy Eckford. The finest of all whites yet introduced.
Earliest of All. Tie-selected stock.) Same color as Blanche Ferry, flowering ten days earlier than the extra early type. Valuable for greenhouse cxilture.
Eliza Eckford. Standards sufiused with a delicate rose, wings lightly blushed.
Tnree flowered sometimes four; long stems.
Emily Henderson. Pure white.
Firefly. A deep, brilliant scarlet; truly a fiery shade.
Gladys Unwin. New Spencer type.) Very large, open form with wavy edges. A clear, bright, light pink with edgings a shade deeper. Free flowering and one of the best of the newer varieties.
Nora Unwin. fNew Spencer type.) This takes front rank among the newest varieties of Sweet Peas. Tne flowers are a beautiful pure white, finely waved or fluted. It is of good substance, and very enective in appearance.
Gorgeous. Salmon orange.
Her Majesty. Soft rosy pink, extra large flowers.
Katherine Tracy. Delicate rose pink.
King Edward \TI. This is the best rich dark red yet introduced. A fine large flower of an intense
shade of crimson.
Lady Grisel Hamilton. The finest pale lavender.
Lottie Eckford. White ground lightly sufiused with heliotrope.
Lovely. Soft sheU-pink; an exquisite shade.
Maid of Honor. White edged with lavender-blue.
Miss WUlmott. Brilliant orange-pink, very large.
Navy Blue. Largest size; deep violet blue.
New Countess. Clear light lavender.
Prima Donna. First among the pinks.
Primrose. Pale primrose yellow.
Royal Rose. I>eep rosy pink.
Sadie Burpee. Snowy white; pure.
Shahzada. Standards purplish maroon, winp a velvety indigo purple.
White Wonder. A pure white of the largest flowered class. Many of the standards are double. Choice Mixed. AU of the foregoing varieties.
Prices, of aU above varieties, Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c... H lb. 35c., lb. 51.25.
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HARVEY SEED CO,^S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
BULBS FOR SPRING PLANTING
AMARYLLIS. Beautiful flowering plants of the lily group, bearing flowers of the richest coloring;
best adapted to pot culture; should have alternate seasons of growth and rest.
Formosissima, “Jacobaean Lily.” Dark scarlet. Each 25c.
“Belladonna Major.” White and rose. Each 25c.
BEGONIA, “TUBEROUS ROOTED.”
A beautiful plant for massing in beds; from the time the first blossoms ap- pear they are never out of bloom till stopped by frost; should be planted in partial shade. White, yellow, scarlet, or pink. Each 15c., doz. $1.50. calla
GALLA. A favorite house plant. Common white, 20c.
Spotted Calla. The leaves are covered with numerous white spots, giving it an unique and beautiful appearance. Each 25c. Calla, “Black.” Large, sweet-scented flowers of a brilliant dark purple color, of most stately and elegant appearance. Each 25c. CANNA. The most satisfactory bedding plant we have. The dwarf French varieties are especially beautiful, bearing large flowers of most brilliant colors.
Madam Crozy. Bright crimson edged with gold. Each 10c.
Paul Marquant. Salmon colored; very beautiful. Each 10c. Austria. Bright yellow. Each 10c.
Max Michelli. Bronze-leaf; very attractive. Each 10c.
Mixed. Several good varieties. Each 10c.
CINNAMON VINE. A beautiful, hardy climber, with glossy foliage and small sweet-scented flowers. Each 10c., doz. $1.00. CALADIUM ESGULENTUM. Magnificent foliage plants some- times called Elephant Ears. Leaves sometimes a yard long and half as wide. Large sound bulbs 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. DAHLIAS. Old time favorites, of almost every color imagin- able except blue. We have a good assortment. 15c. each, doz. $1.50.
GLOXINIAS. Flowers of soft, velvety appearance of richest , colors; beautiful for window' plants. Each 15c., doz. $1.50.
GLADIOLUS. No flower sur- pas.ses the Gladiolus in beauty of form and range of color.
Plant from last of April to the middle of June. When the
2 — CALADXUr.I^
flower stock appears a copious supply of water will increase the size of the spikes.
White and Light. Per doz. 50c.
Striped and Variegated. Per doz. 50c.
Yellow. Per doz. 50c.
John Bull. White tinged with yellow. Per doz. 50c.
Napoleon III. Scarlet striped white. Per doz. 50c.
Ceres, Pure White. Per doz. 50c.
HYACINTHUS GANDIGANS. A showy bulbous rooted plant with flower stalks from 3 to 4 feet high, with white bell-shaped flowers. Each 15c., doz. $1.50.
GLADIOLUS
TRUE TO NAME AND SURE TO GROW SEEDS.
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LILIES. Anyone can grow them; they should be set where they are to remain, as they do not take kindly to removal, and will grow larger and stronger from year to year if left undisturbed.
Lilium Auratum. The beautiful golden banded Lily of Japan: freeh’ spotted with crimson and gold band running through the center of each petal; sweet-scented. Each 25c., doz. S2.75.
Speciosum Album. Pure white. Each 25c., doz. S2.75.
Rubrum. White and rose, udth crimson spots; sweet- scented. Each 25c., doz. $2.75.
Tigrinum, Tiger Lily. Beautiful 3’ellow. Each 10c., doz. Sl.OO.
MADEIRA VINE. Ptapid climber, with glossy leaves and small white flowers. Each 7c., doz. 75c.
PAEONIES. Magnificent hardy plants. Should be planted in a permanent place, as they do not thrive if disturbed.
White, Rose or Crimson. Each 25c.
TUBEROSE. One of the most delightfully^ fragrant and beautiful flowering summer bulbs. Our stock has never been flowered and will be sure to bloom.
Excelsior Dw’arf Pearl. Each 5c., doz. 50c.
BEDDING PLANTS
ASTERS,
GERANIUMS,
GOLDEN GLOW,
PINKS,
SWEET WILLIAM, PETUNIAS,
SALVIA SPLENDENS,
PANSIES,
VERBENA,
COLEUS,
ETC
LILIES
TUBEHOaS
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HARVEY SEED CO.^S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
FLOWER SEEDS BY WEIGHT
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Ageratum Mexicanum |
oz. . $0.50 |
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Alyssum, Sweet .... |
.50 |
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Aster, Queen of the Market, mixed |
1.00 |
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Aster, Queen of the Market, white |
. 1.00 |
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Aster, Perfection, mixed . |
. 2.00 |
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Aster, Comet |
. 3.00 |
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Balsam, mixed camelia flower |
. 1.00 |
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Bachelor’s Button .... |
.50 |
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Calendula, mixed .... |
.50 |
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Candytuft, mixed .... |
.20 |
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Candytuft, named .... |
.25 |
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Candytuft, Empress |
.30 |
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Carnation, best mixed |
3.00 |
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Carnation, Marguerite |
. 2.00 |
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Canna, Crozy’s |
.50 |
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Canterbury Bell, mixed . |
1.00 |
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Centaurea, Candidissima |
. 3.00 |
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Centaurea, Gymnocarpa . |
1.00 |
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Chrysanthemum, mixed . |
.50 |
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Castor Oil Beans .... |
.25 |
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Cobaea, Scandens .... |
1.00 |
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Cypress Vine, mixed |
.50 |
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Daisy, double mixed |
. 3.00 |
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Daisy, white |
. 4.00 |
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Daisy, Swan River .... |
1.00 |
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Forget-me-not |
1.00 |
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Four O’clock, mixed |
.20 |
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Gourds, mixed |
.25 |
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Golden Feather .... |
1.00 |
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Hyacinth Bean, mixed |
.25 |
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Larkspur, mixed .... |
oz. . $0.50 |
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Marigold, mixed .... |
.50 |
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Mignonette, sweet .... |
.20 |
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Mignonette, Machet |
.30 |
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Morning Glory, mixed |
.20 |
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Morning Glory, Japanese |
.50 |
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Nasturtium, tall, mixed . |
.15 |
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Nasturtium, separate colors |
.25 |
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Nasturtium, dwarf, mixed |
.15 |
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Nasturtium, dwarf, separate colors |
.25 |
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Pansy, World’s Best |
. 5.00 |
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Pansy, German, mixed |
. 2.00 |
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Pink, Chinese, mixed . |
.75 |
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Pink, Double Grass, trade pkt. |
.50 |
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Petunia, single mixed |
2.00 |
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Phlox, Drummondii .... |
.80 |
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Phlox, Drummondii, separate colors |
. 1.00 |
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Poppy, mixed |
.25 |
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Portulaca, single mixed |
. 1.00 |
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Portulaca, double mixed . |
. 4.00 |
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Stock, Ten Weeks, mixed |
. 2.00 |
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Stock, white |
3.00 |
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Smilax |
.50 |
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Sweet William, mixed |
.50 |
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Scarlet Runner Bean |
.10 |
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Thunbergia, mixed .... |
1.00 |
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Verbena, mixed |
2.00 |
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Verbena, Scarlet .... |
2.50 |
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Wild Cucumber |
.30 |
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Zinnia Elegans, mixed |
.80 |
TRUE TO NAME AND SURE TO GROW SEEDS.
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SPRAYING OUTFITS
A WORD ABOUT SPRAYING
Everyone is now familiar with the absolute necessity of spraying fruit trees. With- out it your crop of fruit will prove an absolute failure; with it a success. You cannot afford to overlook this fact, because it affects your pocket. To properly perform the work you need a pump that will do just what you expect it to do, “and do it eas3^” We have them that will throw anything, from a solid stream, a gentle rain, or a fog. You can change instantly from one to* the other with a twist of your thumb.
THE BEST IN THE WORLD
We haven’t room to go into details, and give only a few illustrations below. Send for complete catalogue.
Fig. 669 Price, S4.50
Fig. 645. Price, S15.25 The “Century”
BORDEAUX NOZZLE
Fig. 965. Price, $1.05.
Fig. 662
The “SUCCESS” Whitewash Sprayer With Bordeaux Nozzle
This Whitewash Sprayer has Brass Cylinder, Brass Ball Valves, Malleable Handle, Detachable Brass Pump, and an agitator for keeping the liquid stirred. The galvanized tank holds five gals.
It is Useful for Applying the insecticides which do not affect iron; and is a successful outfit for extinguishing fires and disinfecting stables, poultry houses, etc.
Price complete as illustrated and described, $13.75.
Fig. 659 Price, $6.50
Fig. 550. Price, $12.50 The “Simplex”
Try our Bordeaux Mixture, in powdered or liquid form, ready to use
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
AUTO-SPRAY
THE AUTO-SPRAY NO. 1
CAPACITY ABOUT 4 GALLONS
The Auto-Spray No. 1 is the strongest and most simple in its parts of any compressed air sprayer. Will handle all solu- tions including whitewash. Two pumpings of a few strokes on the plunger will empty the tank, and after pumping, the operator has only to direct the spray.
Tank locked, soldered and riveted. Made from either heavy brass or galvanized iron.
Full directions, repair list and spray calendar with each machine.
NET GASH PRICES
Auto-Spray No. 1-B, brass tank with auto-pop . . S9.50
Auto-Spray No. 1-D, galv. tank with auto-pop . . 6.50
2 foot brass extension . . . . ; , . .55
Brass elbow .30
Auto-Spray No. 37-C, brass reservoir .... 1.25
Each machine equipped with two spray caps, one straight, the other at an angle for reaching the under side of leaves.
PATENTED.
Labels, Wooden, Pot and Garden:
Duster, $0.75
4 Inch . . . .
5 “ . . . .
6 “ . . .
8 ‘‘ . . . .
33^ “ tree notched .
“ tree wired Insect Powder Bellows Pumps, Brass Spraying, Brooks^ Powder Guns, Jumbo
Raffia, for tying
Thermometers, Hotbed
Weeders, Lang’s
Dusters, for applying plaster, etc., may be regulated for large or small plants, each ....
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Per 100 Per 1000 |
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$0.15 |
$1.00 |
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.15 |
1.25 |
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.20 |
1.50 |
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.40 |
4.00 |
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.10 |
.60 |
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.20 |
1.75 |
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1.25 |
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1.50 |
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.25 |
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Per lb. |
.65 |
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1.00 |
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.35 |
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.75 |
Insect Powder
Acreage Basis
Pure culture of the stroDgest bacteria for each legume crop. Bacteria scientifically developed from mother cultures especially selected for strength, activity and hardiness. Our process eliminates any but the strongest bacteria, from which these stock cultures are incubated. A pure culture for every known variety of legume seeds
Retail prices, delivered: size, 50c; Acre, $1.00; 3-acre, $2.50; 12-acre, $9.00.
BETTER CROPS IN FIELD AND GARDEN
TRUE TO NAME AND SURE TO GROW SEEDS.
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
IRON AGE GARDEN IMPLEMENTS
The simplicity and completeness of the Iron Age combined im- plements, in all their forms, make their use practical, even with the busiest gardeners. WiU sow in hills, or drills at the will of the operator. ASK FOR CATALOGUE DESCRIBING THEM IN DETAIL.
No. 301R, Complete, $11.00
No. 312, Complete, $5.95
No. 301
DOUBLE AND SINGLE WHEEL HOE
Price, Complete, $11.00
No. 306, Complete, $19.00
No. 315, Complete, $15.50
No. 312
WHEEL PLOW AND CULTIVATOR Price, Complete, $5.95
No. 306
COMBINED DOUBLE AND
SINGLE WHEEL HOE, HILL
AND DRILL SEEDER
Price, Complete, $19.00
TRUE TO NAME AND SURE TO GROW SEEDS.
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BROADCAST SEED SOWER The Best, the Cheapest, the Most Durable of all Crank Seeders
THE RED CHIEF
CORN AND POP-CORN SHELTER
Patented
Guaranteed to do as good if not better work than any sheller on the market. Sheila both Corn and Pop-Corn perfectly. Pop-corn attach- ment easily and quickly applied by removing wheel and axle from hub, putting attachment inside of frame over hub, after which wheel and axle are replaced. Change made in less than one minute. Smooth oval teeth that will not crack grains. Safe to use for seed corn. Cold- rolled steel axle with 41/^'inch bearing on hub gives machine easy and steady motion. Price $2.75; with Pop-corn attachment $.3.00.
It will distribute aU kinds of fertilizer, land plaster and ashes, flax and clover seed 36 feet to the round; wheat 50 feet to the round; buck- wheat 46 feet to the round; barley 40 feet to the round; timothy seed 27 feet to the round; oats 36 feet to the round.
Each $2.00
SIMPLICITY HEDGE TRIMMER For fresh new growth only, -So. 00
SIMPLICITY HEDGE PRUXER AND TRIMMER
For pruning back old growth and trimming new, $7.50
IMPROVED
ROTARY
CORN
PLANTER
The corn is dropped by a rotary disk, containing seven pockets, never skips, always in order.
PRICE, $2.50
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HARVEY SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE OF RELIABLE,
WE ARE GENERAL AGENTS
FOR
Prairie State Incubators and Brooders
COMPLETE DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE SENT UPON APPLICATION
No. 1, Incubator, $37.50
Universal Hover, $9.00
Colony Brooder, $35.00
FARM TABLES
Barley,
Beans,
Buckwheat,
Blue Grass, Clover,
Corn, .
Flax, . . .
Hemp,
Hungarian Grass, Millet, . .
TABLE OF WEIGHTS
Showing the standard weights per bushel of some of the more common seeds
48 lbs. 60 “ 48 “ 14 “ 60 “ 56 “ 56 “ 44 “ 48 “ 50 “
Oats, . . . . .
Peas, Smooth Varieties, Peas, Wrinkled Varieties,
Rye
Red Top Grass, .
Rape
Timothy
Tares, or Vetches,
Wheat,
32 lbs 60 “ .56 “ 56 " 14 “ 50 •• 45 “ 60 “ 60 ••
PLANTS UPON AN
Distances apart No. of Plants
6 inches by 6 inches, 174,240
1 foot by 1 foot, 43,560
foot by IH foot, 19,360
2 feet by 1 foot, 21,780
2 feet by 2 feet 10,890
3 feet by 2 feet, 7,260
ACRE OF GROUND
Distances apart No. of Plants
3 feet by 3 feet, 4,840
4 feet by 4 feet, 2,722
5 feet by 5 feet, 1.742
6 feet by 6 feet . 1,210
8 feet by 8 feet, 680
10 feet by 10 feet, 435
1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 qt. 1 qt. 1 qt. 1 qt.
SEED REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN NUMBER OF PLANTS, ETC.
Asparagus will produce about
of Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Egg Plant, Kale, Tomato, Leek or Pepper,
Celery, Endive, or Lettuce, will produce about
Okra, or Spinach, may be allotted for every
Onions, or Radish, may be allotted for every
Carrot, Parsley, Parsnip, or Turnip, may be allotted for every ....
Cucumber is sufficient for
Musk Melon is sufficient for
Water Melon is sufficient for
Pumpkin, or Squash, is sufficient for
Field Pumpkin is sufficient for
Dwarf or Bush Beans is sufficient for
Pole Beans is sufficient for
Peas is sufficient for
. . . 500 plants
2500 plants 6000 plants 100 feet of row 150 feet of row 200 feet of row . . . 125 hills
... 100 hills
40 to 60 hills 40 to 80 hills . . . 400 to 500 hills
200 feet of row or 300 hills 100 to 200 hills . 150 to 200 feet of row
TABLE OF QUANTITIES
Showing the quantity of seed usually sown upon an acre
Barley, broadcast 2 to 3 bushels
Beans, Dwarf, in drills, . . . . IH bushels
Barley, in drills, 1^ to 2 bushels
Beets, in drills, 4 pounds
Broom Corn, in drills 13^ bushels
Buckwheat, 1 to 13^ bushels
Cabbage, in drills 8 ounces
Cabbage, in beds to transplant, . 2 ounces
Carrots, in drills, 2 to 3 pounds
Clover, Red, broadcast, . . . 15 to 20 pounds
Clover, White, broadcast, . . 10 to 15 pounds
Clover, Alsike, broadcast, . . . 10 to 15 pounds
Corn, in hills, 8 to 12 quarts
Corn, for fodder 2 to 3 bushels
Cucumber, in hills, 1 pound
Flax 134 to 2 bushels
Grasses:
Kentucky Blue Grass, ... 2 bushels
Lawn Grass, 3 bushels
Orchard Grass 2 to 3 bushels
Red Top Grass, 2 bushels
Timoth3^ or Herd’s Grass, . . 34 bushel
Hemp, broadcast, 1 to 134 bushels
Hungarian Grass 34 to M bushel
Lucerne, broadcast,
Millet, broadcast,
Musk Melon, in hills
Mangel W'urzel, in drills,
Oats, broadcast,
Onions, for dry bulbs in drills, Onions, for bulbs, to sell green, drills.
Onion sets, in drills,
Parsnips, in drills
Potatoes, in drills, depending on
number of eyes
Peas, broadcast, . . .
Radish, in drills
Radish, broadcast
Rye, broadcast
Salsify, in drills,
Sage, in drills,
Spinach, in drills, . . . .
Squash, bush varieties, in hills. Squash, running varieties, in hills. Tomato, in bed to transplant, .
Turnip, in drills,
Wheat, broadcast
Vetches
15 pounds 34 to 34 bushel
1 to 1 >4 pounds 4 pounds
2 to 3 bushels 4 pounds
6 to 8 pounds 10 bushels
4 to 6 pounds
7 to 15 bushels 2 bushels
6 pounds
12 to 16 pounds
2 bushels
6 to 8 pounds 4 to 6 pounds 10 to 15 pounds
3 to 4 pounds
2 to 214 pounds 2 ounces 2 pounds 2 bushels 2 to 3 bushels
The above list of estimates of seeds for an acre is as nearly correct as can well be ascertained, assuming the seeds to be good.
HARVEY’S IMPROVED DARK POD TELEPHONE PEAS They always come true