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CATALOGUE

SEEDS

Bee and Poultry Supplies

_ STOCK FOODS

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FERTILIZERS ^

SEATTLE,

WASH

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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What We Do

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rprr RY MAN -We send yEEDS free by mail at the

I IILL Ul ITIHIL prices named in this Catalogue, ex- cept those varieties mentioned. Some orders we can send by express as cheaply as by mail, and if they are large we do so prepaid and will notify the customer.

RY FYPRF^JR — If goods are ordered sent by Express we Ul LAI RLOO cannot always prepay the charges, but will send enough extra goods to more than pay the charges.

IA/F PIIARANTFF — That every package sent out by us 1 1 L UUHflHIl I LL wju reach the purchaser in good condition, and that everything is exactly as ordered. If any package is lost we will send again.

U/r nipU — All orders carefully, in a manner to insure II L I HU l\ t]jeir safe transit through the mails to any part of the country.

WF FI I I — orders as promptly as possible, and whep_

II L TILL any st0ck is not to be had, we will notify the purchaser, and if nothing else will do we will cheerfully re- fund the money.

What Buyers Should Do /

FORWARD MONFY- With or<ier by Postoffice Order,

I U n II H n U III U H L I Express Order, Bank Draft or by

Registered Letter. Postoffice Orders are much the cheapest and safest way, and nearly all offices issue them.

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0 I Hill I u 0Pcier if it can be avoided, as they often become damp in transit and stick together or stick to the order, which often results in the destruction of both.

001 0 OR ^11 VFR~If sent in a letter should be very

UULU Ull ulLICn carefully wrapped in strong paper. We cannot be responsible for coin sent in letter unless the letter is registered.

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-We try to fill all orders on the day they are received, but this is often made im- possible by a rush of business, so don’t wait until you are ready to plant before ordering.

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We make the following discounts to those who will get up club orders or order largely for their own use:

Considering our very low prices we thing this is a very liberal offer, and it will surely pay anyone

for the trouble of forming a club.

With any order amounting to $1.00 you may order goods amounting to $ 1 10

“ “ “ 2.00 “ “ “ “ 2 25

4.00 <: “ “ “ 4 60

“ “ “ 5.00 “ “ '• •* 5 75

“ “ “ 6.00 “ *■ “ “ 7 00

“ “ “ 10.00 “ “ “ 12 00

“ “ “ 25.00 ,l ’• “ “ 30 00

“ “ “ 100.00 “ “ " “ 125 00

These Discounts Apply Only to Orders for Garden Seeds

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	Seeds
1901	Poultry and Bee Supplies
Stock foods

Our 1901 Catalogue. In presenting this Catalogue of Seeds, we wish to call your attention to a few important facts which are worthy of your consideration. Seeds of the best quality will often fail through improper treat- ment. Thus, if a small seed be sown so deeply that the young plant cannot reach the surface, the seed, however good, will fail. More failures result from a want of proper knowledge of conditions necessary to germination than from bad quality of seeds themselves. These conditions are : a proper temperature, sufficient moisture, free access of air; besides these, the soil must be in proper condition, and present no physical obstacle to the growth of the young plant.

Something to Remember, If heavy rains have compacted the surface of the soil, and the sun has baked it to a hard crust, it will be impossible, even if all other conditions are favorable, for the seedling plants to force their way through it, and many perish from this cause alone. Seeds differ greatly as to the temperature required for gerlnination. Beets, Cress, Pease, etc., germinate radidly at a temperature of 45 degrees; but if Melons and other seeds of that family, Bush or Pole Beans, and other plants of sub-tropical origin, are sown under the same conditions they will be apt to decay, as for their prompt germanation they require a heat of at least 60 degrees. For this reason many seeds fail yearly from too early sowing. . The second condition, proper moisture, is likely to be violated by an excess rather than by too little moisture. The proper amount is that which a well-drained soil will naturally hold. Free access of air is all-important, and this is interfered with by an excess of water in the soil. In germination complex chemical changes take place in the seeds, in which the air performs an import- ant part. A portion of the seed is consumed, carbonic acid gas being given off in changing the starch and other sonstituents of the seed into nutriment to forward the growth of the germ or embryo plant, which depends npon the contents of the seed until it has formed roots below-ground and leaves above, and is able to sustain itself. Besides these conditions, affecting the germination of the seed, the young plants, after they have made their way to the surface, are liable to various accidents; a sudden current of very cold air, or a continuous drying wind, may check their growth, or destroy the young plants altogether.

More to Contend With. In addition, there are numerous insects, both below and above ground, that may attack the plants, some of these being so small that they often destroy a crop before they are discovered. We may also mention the well-known tendency of many vegetables to revert to their original types, notwithstanding the care of the seed-grower; the yellow-podded wax beans becoming green, the yellow and white celery becom- ing more or less green, dwarf pease becoming running sorts, etc., etc.

Notice, While we use the greatest possible care to obtain the purest and most reliable seeds, we can give no warranty , expressed or implied , as to the description , quality or productiveness of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms they are to be at once returned.

We shall be gratified to receive any orders you may send us, large or small, and shall give them our prompt and most careful attention.

Yours truly.

LILLY, BOGARDUS & CO. Inc,

THE ESSENTIALS FOR A GOOD VEGETABLE GARDEN

I-* r> r rt a r-t a -ti n ■ Thorough preparation of the

PR E PA RAT ON ground Is of vital Importance In

raising good vegetables; if this AC TLJC PDOI iMn work is well done, all that follows

v r l"t. bnUUINU will be easier. The garden should

be well plowed or spaded, taking care if It is a clay soil that the work is not done when it is too wet. If a handful from the bottom of the furrow moulds with slight press- ure Into a ball which cannot be easily crumbled into fine earth again, the soil is too wet, and if plowed then will be hard to work all sum- mer. The surface should be made as fine and smooth as possible with the harrow or rake. It is generally necessary to plow the whole gar- den at once, and to do this in time for the earliest crops; but the part which is not planted for some weeks should be kept mellow by frequent cultivation. Stiff clay soils are frequently wonderfully Improved by trenching, that Is, spading two feet deep in such a way as to leave the surface soil on top. This is accomplished by digging a trench two feet wide across one side, and a second one adjoining and parallel with it one spade deep. The remaining earth of the second trench is then thrown into the first and covered with the surface soil from a third trench; the balance of the third is then thrown into the second and covered with the surface of the fourth; and so on until all is worked over, when the soil from the first trench is used to (111 the last. This is quite expensive, but often changes a soil where nothing can be grown into one producing the finest vegetables, and its effects last for several years.

_ There is no more prolific source of

bUW NG disappointment and failure among ama-

teur gardeners than hasty, careless or Tiir O C C improper sowing of the seed. A seed

I nt O tl £. LJ consists of a minute plant minus the

roots, with a sufficient amount of food stowed in or around it to sustain it until it can expand its leaves, form roots, and provide for Itself, the whole enclosed in a hard and more or less impervious shell. To secure germination, moisture, heat and a certain amount of air are necessary. The first steps are the softening of the hard outer shell, the developing of the leaves of the plant from the absorption of water, and the changing of the plant food from the form of starch to that of sugar. In the first condition the food was easily preserved unchanged, but the plant, with its un- developed leaves and no roots, was incapable of using it, while in its sugary condition it is easily appropriated, but if not used it speedily decays itself and induces decay in the plant. A seed, then, may re- tain its vitality and remain unchanged for years, while after germina- tion has commenced a check of a day or two in the process may be fatal. There is no time from that when the seed falls from the parent plant until it in turn produces seed when the plant is so sus- ceptible of fatal injury from the overabundance or from the want of sufficient heat and moisture as between germination and the forma- tion of the first true leaves, and it is just then that it needs the aid of a gardener to secure favorable conditions. These are:

First— A proper and constant degree of moisture without being soaked with water. This is secured by making the surface of freshly dug soil so fine and the pressing of the soil over the seeds so firmly with the feet or the back of the hoe that the degree of moisture re- mains as nearly uniform as possible.

Second— A proper degree of heat, secured by sowing the seed when the temperature of the soil is that most favorable to germination. Too high a temperature is as detrimental to some kinds as one too low is to others. The proper temperature for each sort may be learned from a careful study of the following pages and the experiences of the most successful gardeners in your vicinity.

Third— Covering the seed to such a depth that while a uniform degree of heat and moisture is preserved, the necessary air can reach the germinating seed, and the tiny stem push the forming leaves Into the light and air. This depth will vary with different seeds and con- ditions of the soil, and can be learned only from practical experience. In general, seeds of the size of the turnip should be covered with half an inch of earth pressed down, while corn may be an inch, beans an inch to two inches, and peas two to six inches deep.

Fourth— Such condition of the soil that the ascending stem can easily penetrate it, and the young roots speedily find suitable food. We can usually secure this by thorough preparation of the ground, and taking care never to sow fine seed when the ground is wet. Occasionally a heavy or long continued rain followed by a bright sun will so bake and crust the surface that it is almost impossible for the young plant to find its way through it, or a few days of strong wind will so dry the surface that no seed can germinate. In such cases the only remedy is to plant again.

Not only should every weed be re- Olll TIX/ATIHM moved as soon as it appears, but the ' I VM I I WIN crust which forms after a rain should be broken up and the ground stirred as soon as it is dry enough to permit It. The more frequently and deeply the soil is stirred while the plants are young the better, but as they de- velop and the roots occupy the ground, cultivation should be shallower until It becomes a mere stirring of the surface. We have seen hun- dreds of acres of vegetables where the yield and quality has been materially lowered by Injudiciously deep and close cultivation after the roots of the plants had fully occupied the ground.

For early vegetables, some provision LJf'lT" RFnQ for starting certain plants earlier than

1 1 1 can be done in the open air Is neces-

sary; for this purpose nothing is bet- ter than a good hot-bed, and its construction is so simple and the expense so light that every garden should have one. A hot- bed proper not only protects the plants from the cold, but sup- plies bottom heat. By this term the gardener means that the soil is constantly kept several degrees warmer than the air above, that being the condition so far as heat is concerned, which is most favorable for rapid and vigorous growth. It Is evident that to produce this we must in some way apply our heat below the surface, and It is usually done by making a compact pile of some fermenting material and covering it with the earth in which the plants are to grow.

HEATING MATERIAL. — The best heating material that Is easily available is fresh horse manure, containing a liberal quantity of bed- ding of straw or leaves. Such manure, if thrown into a loose pile, will heat violently and unevenly and will soon become cold. What is wanted in the hot-bed Is a steady and moderate but lasting heat. To secure this the manure should be forked over, and if dry watered and allowed to stand a few days, and then be forked over again, piled and allowed to heat a second time, when, after a few days more, it will be ready for use. The object of this repeated forking over and piling is to get the whole mass into a uniform degree of fermentation.

SASH.— Gardeners commonly use sash made especially for hot- beds and glazed with small lights cut from odds and ends and

^JlnJ,shed at very low rates. Such sash can usually be pro- cured in any of our*large cities, and cost much less than if made to order. For garden use, however, we much prefer a small ? that can be easily handled, and the use of larger and better glass. We would recommend that the sash be three by five feet, and that the glass be not less than ten by fourteen, laid with not more than one-quarter inch lap. In giving the order to one unaccustomed to i.t 11 would be well to state what they are to be used for,

and that they need to be made like skylight sash.

THE FRAME.— This may be made of sound one-inch lumber, the back twelve to fourteen inches high, the front ten to twelve. It should be well fitted to the sash, so as to leave as little opening as possible, and yet allow the sash to be easily slid up and down, even when the frame Is quite wet.

THE SOIL,.— This should be light, rich, friable. Any considerable amount of clay in it is very objectionable. If possible it should be quite dry and unfrozen when put into the bed; for this reason it is much better to prepare It the fall before and cover the pile with enough coarse manure or straw to keep out the frost.

MAKING THE BED. — This requires careful attention, as future success depends largely upon the manner in which this work is done. Having cleared away all snow and ice, build a rectangular bed one foot larger each way than the frame to be used carefully shaking out and spreading each forkful, and repeatedly treading down the manure so as to make the bed as uniform as possible In solidity, composition and moisture. It is of the utmost Im- portance that this shaking apart and evenly pressing down of the manure should be carefully and thoroughly done; unless this Is done one portion will heat quicker than the others, and the soil will settle unevenly, making it impossible to raise good plants. The proper depth of the bed will vary with the climate, season and the kind of plants to be raised. A shallow bed will give a quick, sharp heat and soon subside; a deeper one, If well made, will heat more moderately but continue much longer. For general purposes, a bed one and a half to two feet deep will be the best.

The bed completed, (lie frame and sash may be put on, and fresh manure carefully packed around the outside to the very top. (If the weather is at all severe this outside banking should be replenished as It settles.) The bed should then be allowed to stand with the sash partially open for a day or two to allow the steam and rank heat to pass off. The earth should then be put on and carefully leveled. Care should be taken that the soil Is drv and friable. If wet or frozen soil must be used It should be placed' in small piles until well dried out before spreading. The heat at first will be quite violent, frequently rising to 120 degrees, but it soon subsides, and when it recedes to 90 degrees the seed may be planted. The importance of using dry soil and allowing the first rank heat to pass off is very great. Every sea- son thousands of hot-beds fail of good results from these causes, and seedsmen are blamed for failure resulting from overheat or wet and soggy soil.

MANAGEMENT OF THE BED.— The essentials for success are a steady, uniform degree of heat and moisture; keeping the soil at all times a few degrees warmer than the air, and the careful “hardening off" (by exposure to the air and diminishing the supply of water) of the plants before transplanting into the open air. Simple as these may seem to be, there are many difficulties In the way of securing them, prominent among which are overheating the air under a bright sun. Without experience one would scarcely believe how quickly the temperature inside of a well-built hot-house will rise to 90 or 100 de- grees upon a still, sunny day, even when the temperature outside Is far below freezing, or how quickly the temperature will fall to that outside if upon a windy, cloudy day the sash is left open ever so little; besides, such a rush of cold air driven over the plants is far more Injurious than the same temperature when the air is still. Again, a bed will go several days without watering when kept closed during cloudy weather, but will dry up in an hour when open on a sunny day. The details of management, however, must be learned by experience, but may easily be acquired by one who gives the matter careful attention, keeping constantly in mind the essentials given above.

A Is a simple construction of boards for wintering

COLD Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauliflower, Brocoll, etc., for planting out early In the spring.

CD A Mr Select a dry, southern exposure; form a frame

r K A IVI t from four to six feet wide, and as long as re-

quired. The back should be fourteen, and the front six inches high, with a cross-tie every three feet. Seeds of the above named vegetables, sown in open border early in September, will be ready to plant in cold frames about the last of October. The soil should 'be well prepared and smoothly raked before planting. Admit air freely on pleasant days, but keep closed in severe weather.

These frames are particularly useful in the South, and may be covered more cheaply with cloth shades than by sash. The shades are made as follows: Make light but strong wooden frames to fit

over the bed, and of a width to receive some common brand of cotton cloth. The cloth may be unbleached, and should be stretched over and securely tacked to the frames. Coating the cloth with oil, as is sometimes recommended, we find is of no advantage, but we have found that Plant Bed Cloth is superior to ordinary cloth for this purpose.

In transplanting, the main points to be re- TRANS- garded are: Care in taking up the plants so

as to avoid injury to the roots: planting firmly Dl a MTI M O so as to enable the plant to take a secure hold

rLAIN I IlNVj of the soil; reducing the top to prevent evap-

oration, and shading to prevent the hot sun from withering and blighting the leaves. In transplanting from a hot-bed, harden the plants by letting them get quite dry a day or two before, but give an abundance of water a few hours before they are taken out. It Is most apt to be successful if done Just at even- ing, or immediately before or during the first part of a rain, about the worst time being Just after a rain, when the ground being wet It is Impossible to sufficiently press it about the plant without its baking hard. If water is used at all, it should be used freely, and the wet surface Immediately covered with dry soil.

_ The best time to water plants Is at sunrise WATERING or lust at evening. Water may be given to the roots at any time, but should never be sprinkled over the leaves in the hot sun, for it will make them blister and cover them with brown spots wherever it touches. If watering a plant has been commenced, keep on until the necessity ceases, or more Injury than good will result from it; one copious watering is better than a little and oftener. The use of the hoe should always follow the watering-pot as soon as the ground becomes sufficiently dry.

REFERENCE TABLES

Quantity per acre.

Artichoke, 1 oz. to 500 plants 6 oz.

Asparagus, 1 oz. to 800 plants 1 lb.

Asparagus Hoots 7250

Barley 2% bu.

Beans, dwaif, 1% pts. to 100 feet

of drill 1 bu.

Beans, pole, 1% pts. to 100 hills.... Vz bu.

Beet, garden, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill. 7 lbs.

Beet, Mangel, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 5 lbs.

Brocoli, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants 2 oz.

Broom Com 10 lbs.

Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 5,000

plants 2 oz.

Buckwheat % bu.

Cabbage, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants 2 oz.

Carrot, Vi oz. to 100 feet of drill.... 2 Vz lbs.

Cauliflower, 1 oz. to- 5,000 plants 2% oz.

Celery, 1 oz. to 15,000 plants 2 oz.

Chicory 4 lbs.

Clover, Alsike and White Dutch' 6 lbs.

Quantity of Seed Requisite to Produce a

Quantity per acre.

Clover, Lucerne, Large Red and

Crimson Trefoil 8 lbs.

Clover, Medium 10 lbs.

Collards, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants 2 oz.

Corn, rice (shelled) 2 qts.

Com, sweet, Vi pt. to 100 hills 5 qts.

Cress, Vz oz. to 100 feet of drill 12 lbs.

Cucumber, 1 oz. to 100 hills 1 to 2 lbs.

Egg Plant, 1 oz. to 2,000 plantB 4 oz.

Endive, Vi oz. to 100 feet of drill... 4% lbs.

Flax, broadcast Vz bu.

Garlic, bulbs, 1 lb. to 10 ft. of drill.

Gourd, 2 oz. to 100 hills

Grass, Mixed Lawn 3 to 5 bu.

Grass, Orchard, Perennial, Rye,

Red Top, Fowl Meadow and

Wood Meadow 2 bu.

Grass, Red Top, Fancy Clean.. 8 to 10 lbs.

Grass, Timothy % bu.

Grass, Blue, Kentucky 2 bu.

Given Number of Plants and Sow an Acre

Quantity per acre.

Grass, Blue, English 1 bu.

Grass, Hungarian and Millet Vz bu.

Hemp Vz bu.

Horse Radish Roots 15,000 to 20,000

Kale, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants 2 oz.

Kohl Rabi, % oz. to 100 ft. of drill. 4 lbs.

Leek, Vz oz. to 100 feet of drill 4 lbs.

Lettuce, Vi oz. to 100 feet of drill... 3 lbs.

Martynia, % oz. to 100 feet of drill. 5 lbs. Melon, Musk, 1 oz. to 100 hills.... 1 to 2 lbs.

Melon, Water, 4 oz. to 100 hills, 1% to 2 lbs.

Nasturtium, 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill.. 15 lbs.

Okra, lVz oz. to 100 feet of drill.... 8 Onion Seed, Vz oz. to 100 feet of

drill 4 to 5

Onion Seed, for Sets 40 to 80

Onion Sets, 1 qt. to 40 ft. of drill.. 8 Parsnip, Vi oz. to 100 feet of drill... 3 Parsley, Vi oz. to 100 feet of drill... 3

Peas, garden, 1 pint

drill * «“•

Peas, field 2 bu.

Pepper, 1 oz. to 15,000 plants 3 oz.

Potatoes 8 bd-

Pumpkin, Vz qt. to 100 hills.... 3 to 4 lbs. Radish, % oz. to 100 ft. of drill, 10 to 12 lbs.

Rye H4 bu.

Salsify, Vz oz. to 100 feet of drill.... 8 lbs. Spinage, Vz oz. to 100 feet of drill.. 8

Spurry 15

Summer Savory % lb

Sunflower 3 lbs

Squash, Summer, 4 oz. to 100 hills.. 2 lbs Squash, Winter, 8 oz. to 100 hiUs... 2

Tomato, 1 oz. to 4,500 plants 1

Tobacco, 1 oz. to 50,000 plants 2

Turnip, 1 oz. to 250 feet of drill 1 Vz

Vetches 2 bu.

Wheat Hi bu.

Weight of Various Articles

Per bush.

Apples ...48 lbs.

Apples, dried 22 lbs.

Barley 48 lbs.

Beans 60 lbs.

Buckwheat 48 lbs.

Broom Com 46 lbs.

Blue Grass, Kent’ky. .14 lbs.

Blue Grass, English.. 24 lbs.

Bran 20 lbs..

Canary Seed 60 lbs.

Clover Seed	Per bush. ...... .60 lbs.	•Hungarian	Per bush. . ....50 lbs.	Potatoes, heaping	Per bush.	Per bush. . Wheat 60 lbs.
Corn, shelled ..	56 lbs.	Millet .,	50 lbs.	measure .		Flour, per bbl., net. .196 lbs.
Corn, on ear ...	70 lbs.	Oats		Rape	50 lbs.	Salt, per bbl 280 lbs.
Corn Meal	50 lbs.	Osage Orange . . .		Rye	56 lbs.	PER CUBIC FOOT.
Charcoal	22 lbs.	Orchard Grass ..	14 lbs.	Red Top	14 lbs.	Hay, well settled... Wz lbs.
Cranberries	40 lbs.	Onions	54 lbs.	Salt, coarse	50 lbs.	Corn, on cob, in bin.. 22 lbs.
Dried Peaches .	28 lbs.	Peach Pits	48 lbs.	Salt, Michigan . .	56 lbs.	Corn, shelled, in bin.. 45 lbs.
Flax Seed	56 lbs.	P»as, smooth ...	60 lbs.	Sweet Potaoes ...	56 lbs.	Wheat, in bin 48 lbs.
Fowl Meadow ..	12 lbs.	Peas, wrinkled ..		Timothy Seed ...	45 lbs.	Oats, in bin 25 Vz lbs.
Hemp Seed	44 lbs.	Perennial Rye ..		Turnips	58 lbs.	Potatoes, in bin — 38 Vz lbs.

*ln Chicago and all the other large seed markets of the country Hungarian is sold at 48 lbs. per bushel, so we are compelled to con- form, and we buy and sell 48 lbs. per bushel.

Number of Plants or Trees to the Acre at Given Distances

Distance apart.	No. plants.	Distance apart.	No. plants.	Distance apart.	No. plants.	Distance apart	No. plants.
12 x 1	Inches	522,720	24x24	Inches	10,890	36x36	Inches	4,840	60 x 60	Inches	1,743
12 x 3 12x12	Inches Inches	174,240 43.560	30 x 1 30 x 6	Inches Inches	209,088 34,848	42 x 12 42x24	Inches Inches	12,446 6,223	8 x 3	Feet Feet	5,445 1,815
16 x 1	Inches	392,040	30x12	Inches	17,424	42x36	Inches	4,148	8 x 8	Feet	680
18 x 1	Inches	348,480	30 x 16	Inches	13,068	48x12	Inches	10,890	10 x 1	beet	4,356
18 x 3	1..CUC3	116,160	30x20	Inches	10,454	48x18	Inches	7,790	10 x 6	Feet	726
18x12	Inches	29,040	30 x 24	Inches	8,712	48x24	Inches	5.445	10 x 10	Feet	435
18x18	Inches	19,360	30 x 30	Inches	6,970	48x30	Inches	4.356	12 x 1	Feet	3.630
20 x 1	Inches j..	313,635	36 x 3	Inches	58,080	48x36	Inches	3,630	12 x 5	beet	736
20x20	Inches	15,681	36x12	Inches	14,520	48x48	Inches	2,723	12 x 12	Feet	302
24 x 1	Inches	281.360	36x18	Inches	9,680	60x36	Inches	2,901	16 x 1	Feet	2,722
24 x 18	Inches	15'520	36x24	Inches	7,260	60x48	Inches	2,178	16 x 16	Feet	170

ARTICHOKE

French, Artlchaut. German, Artischoke.

Culture.— Sow in hot-beds and transplant Into pots, or so as to give plenty of room, until danger of frost is over, and then set In very rich ground. In rows four feet apart and two feet apart in the rows; or the plants can be raised in seed beds out of doors, but in that case will not be likely to produce heads the first year. The edible portion is the undeveloped flower heads, which will be pro- duced about September 1st, and until frost. Late in the fall cut off the old tops and protect the crown with leaves or straw to prevent severe freezing. The second year they will commence to form heads about July 1st. The plants may also be .blanched like Cardoons, which is accomplished by cutting back the growing stems in July, close to the ground, when the young and rapidly growing shoots, which start up after cutting, may be tied and blanched like Celery. As Artichoke plants do not yield satisfactorily after three or four years, it is best to start a new plantation in three years at least.

Large Globe — The best sort for table use. Buds large, nearly round; scales deep green, shading to purple, very thick and fleshy. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, % lb 75c, 1 lb $2.75.

Jerusalem — Grown exclusively for its tubers, which some- what resembles potatoes and are cultivated in a similar manner, only that the rows should be at least four feet apart when grow- ing in strong soil. It is enormously productive, producing 1,500 bushels per acre. It is used mostly in feeding sheep and hogs. Peck 40c, bu $1.

ASPARAGUS

French, Asperge. German, Spargel.

Asparagus is one of the earliest spring vegetables, and would be in universal use were it not for the prevalent idea that it is difficult to grow it. We think this is a mistake, and that there is no vegetable on our list that can be produced so cheaply and easily as this. It delights in moist, sandy soil, but can be grown in any garden by following the directions given below. A bed 15x50 feet, requiring 50 to 75 plants, should give an'"*abundant supply for an ordinary family.

Culture.— Prepare a light, rich spot as early as possible in the spring. Pour boiling water on the seed and pour it off at once, and sow in drills one foot apart and two inches deep. When the plants are well up, thin to two or three inches in the row, and give fre- quent and thorough cultivation during the summer. If this has been well done, the plants will be fit to set next spring. The per- manent beds should be prepared by deep ploughing or spading, and thoroughly enriching the ground with stable manure or other fer- tilizers. If the subsoil is not naturally loose and friable, it should be made so by thoroughly stirring with a subsoil, plow or the spade. Make rows five feet apart and four inches deep and set the plants In the bottom of the rows two to three feet apart, the latter dis- tance being preferable. Cover the roots about two inches deep. After the plants are well started, give frequent and thorough culti- vation, and draw a little earth into the furrows at each hoeing until

they are filled. Early the next spring spade in a heavy dressing of manure, and one quart of salt to each square rod, and cultivate well until the plants begin to die down. The next season the bed may be cut over two or three times, but if this is done all the short shoots, no matter how small, should be cut, and after the final cutting give a good dressing of manure, ashes and salt. The next season, and ever after that, the bed should give a full crop and be annually dressed with manure, ashes and salt after the last cutting, and well but not deeply cultivated, until the* plants occupy the whole space. In the autumn, as soon as the tops are ripe and yellow, they should be cut and burned. The plants may also be set in autumn, if the ground is so well drained that water will not stand on it. Winter protection with coarse litter or manure is not needed, except in the extreme north.

Columbian Mammoth White — We believe this to be the most distinct and valuable variety in cultivation. Not only are the stalks of the largest size, but they are produced abund- antly and very early. They are clear white, and remain so in favorable weather, un- til three or four inches above the surface. The crown or bud of the young stalk is con- siderably smaller than the part just below it; thus still further distinguishing the va- riety. Wherever known this sort commands an extra price, not only on a fancy market, but from canners, who find that when put up, under a special brand, it sells f so readily at a high price as ,2 to warrant them paying the R grower an extra price for it. N From ten to twenty per cent [I of the plants grown from [ seed will produce green j shoots, but these plants can be readily distinguished and rejected when setting the permanent bed. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 35c.

Conover’s Colossal — A mammoth green sort of the largest size and of good quality. The best of the old kinds. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, 1 lb 50c.

Palmetto — A sort which has proven very popular with many gardeners; produces a moderate number of shoots, but these are very large and of the finest quality. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 50c, 1 lb $1.25.

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BEANS

Dwarf, ISnsh or Snap

French, Haricot. German, Bohne.

Under this name are classed all the low growing sorts called in different catalogues Bush, Bunch, Snap, String or Dwarf Beans.

Culture.— No crop responds more readily to good soil and cultiva- tion than this. The soil best adapted to them is a light, rich, well- drained loam, which was manured for the previous crop. If too rank manure is used It is apt to make them grow too much to vine. They are all extremely sensitive to both drouth and wet, and it Is useless to plant them before the ground has become dry and warm. The largest return will result from planting in drills about three feet apart, and leaving six plants to a foot in the row. Up to the time of blossoming they should have frequent shallow cultivation, but any cutting of the roots after the plants come Into bloom Is liable to cause the blossoms to blast, and so cut off the crop. Re- member that beans should always be cultivated very shallow, and that it is useless to expect a crop from a field so poorly prepared as to need deep stirring after planting.

From one pint to two quarts will be sufficient to furnish a supply for an ordinary family, and varieties should be selected so as to give a succession both of string and green shelled beans. The wax podded beans are particularly liable to run "off” into green podded plants, and it requires constant attention and skillful selection by seedsmen to keep them pure, so that it Is especially Important to buy only from reliable sources.

Challenge Dwarf Black Wax — Extra early. The feature, as an extra early sort, is that when one can find in other kinds an occasional very early plant, all the plants of the Challenge will give a full picking of well matured pods. This habit of ripening a large proportion of the crop earlier than other kinds, is of Inestimable worth to market gardeners and all who depend on being first in the market for the best prices. The plants are fully as vigorous as the Prolific German Wax, and in habit of growth and general appearance resemble them. They are not quite so large and are a little more upright, and the leaflets are a little larger and coarser and are darker green; pods fully as large and of as good color, but are not quite so much curved and are flatter, though stringless and of excellent flavor. Pkt 10c, lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.25.

Wardwell’s Kidney Wax — The vines of this variety are very large, strong growing, yield a large crop of long, nearly straight, handsome, very white and wax-like pods. They are of good quality, and on this account, as well as their beauty of form and color, are easily sold. They ripen about the same time as the Golden Wax. The dry beans are large, kidney-shaped, white with dark markings about the eye. Market gardeners find this a profitable variety, owing to the large size and handsome color of the pods. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.25.

Valentine Wax — An Improved extra early Valentine bean, with round wax pods. A striking acquisition has been obtained in the list of wax beans through the introduction of this variety. Up till now there has been no variety of such prominence among wax beans that could compare with that of the Valentine among green beans. We now have an excellent wax-podded variety possessing in a remarkable degree the excellent features of this sort. It is very early for a wax bean. It is handsome in appear- ance, and while it Is fair to say that we have not seen it exposed

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to conditions conducive to the development of rust, yet we think it will prove to be almost rustless. 1 lb 20c, 10 lbs $1.50.

Improved Rust-Proof Golden Wax — This bean has long been and still continues the standard wax variety for general use, and while many varieties have been introduced, claiming to be su- perior in some respects and aiming to replace it, they have all sooner or later been forced to the rear as not possessing as many good qualities in as high degree. Vines medium size, erect, mod- erately spreading, hardy and productive, with small, smooth leaves, and small, white blossoms. Pods are long, nearly straight, broad, flat, golden yellow, very fleshy and wax-like, with short! fleshy, green point, cooking quickly as snaps, shelling well when green, and of the highest quality in both conditions. Beans medium size, oval, white more or less covered with two shades of purplish red. Our stock of this variety is unsurpassed. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 12c, 10 lbs $1.00.

Speckled Wax — As the merits of this splendid variety become known it is coming more and more into favor as a late crop wax bean. It is the best sort to follow Challenge, Black Wax, Golden Wax, Prolific Wax for a succession. Vines large, much branched, upright, extremely hardy, vigorous and great pro- ducers; leaves large and coarse, resembling Kidney Wax. Pods long, cylindrical, crisp, tender, stringless, and of a clear, yel- lowish. waxy-white color. As the pods mature they are excel- lent to use as green shell beans. Dry beans, medium size to large long, straight, cylindrical; color light brown, mottled and striped with chocolate brown. For vigor of growth and hardiness, this sort cannot be excelled; as a snap bean it is of extra good quality, and as a shell bean it is as good as the best. As a gen- eral crop bean, to be used either as snaps, green shelled or in the dry state, we can confidently recommend it. Owing to its long, cylindrical, very fleshy pods, we think it will be very satisfactory for canner’s use. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.25.

German Black Wax — Pods of good size, almost round, with slightly curved point; color, clear, waxy white or light creamy golden. A very desir- able dwarf variety that has re- mained in favor for many years. The beans are black when per- fectly dry. 1 lb 12c, 10 lbs $1.

Crystal White Wax — Although in reality not a wax bean, it has proven to be one of the most desirable varieties ever pro- duced. It is valuable either for snaps or pickles. The vines are large, of a spreading habit and very productive, having numer- ous runners, usually producing pods in pairs throughout their entire length. The flowers are rather small, of a yellowish- white shade, pods greenish- white, rather short, curved and quite thick. The ripe beans are oval in shape and of a pure white. 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.25.

PEAS, BEANS AND CORN, IF WANTED BY MAIL ADD 8 CENTS*PER POUND

MERITORIOUS GREEN PODDED BUSH BEANS

New Stringless Green Pod — Is most happily named, as it is quite unique — the only absolutely stringless green pod- ded bean in the mar- ket. The pod is round, full, larger and straighter than those of most other varieties. The qual- ity is most superior. The Michigan State Agricultural College Experiment Station writes : “Plants of

i medium growth. Pod 4 % to 5% inches long, nearly round,

I slightly curved, light green in color, flesh tender and of the best quality. The pods remain long in edible condition ; even when the beans are large, the pods are not stringy. Val- uable for good qual- ity and lack of

stringiness.” You will make no mistake by planting this splen- did new variety either for family or market purposes. Pkt 10c, % lb 15c, 1 lb 25c, 10 lbs $2.00.

Extra Early Refugee — The earliest strain of Refugee by ten days. One of the most profitable beans ever grown. Loaded with pods in any season, and of a fine quality. Grown by all market gardeners, who are always quick to pick up a good thing and to stick to it after they once see it. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.25.

Improved Early Red Valentine— Is ten days earlier than any other stock of Valentine beans ever offered. In addition to this, it is more productive, grows a stronger and more thrifty vine, and yields larger and better filled pods than does any other strain of this variety. A single trial cannot but convince the most skeptical that it is all we claim. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.25.

Long Yellow Six Weeks, Improved Round Pod — While this variety does not differ from the Early Yellow Kidney Six Weeks in size or general appearance of the vine, the pods are shorter, very much thicker, more fleshy. Moreover, while retaining the vigor and hardness of the old sort, it is fully one week earlier. Dry bean, color of ordinary Six Weeks, but is much shorter, al- most round. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.25.

Early Mohawk — This sort is so much hardier than the others that it can be planted earlier, and often in this way will furnish beans fit for use before any other kind. Vines large, stout, with large, coarse leaves which will stand a slight frost; blossoms large, purple; pods long, straight, coarse, with long, tapering point; beans long, kidney shaped, variegated with drab, purple and brown. This variety is much in favor for forcing under glass, as it matures quickly and carries a good weight of long, large pods. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.25.

Early China Red Eye — Vines medium, stout, erect, healthy with large leaves and white blossoms; pods short, straight, flat, and if picked young, of good quality as snaps; beans medium size, oblong, white with reddish-purple blotch about the eye. When green they are thin skinned, mealy and tender, and when dry are still the best of all for baking; although they cook dark, are the best of all in flavor. Farmers who want to plant a few beans for home supply should by all means use this sort. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.00.

The Burpee Bush Lima — This is a bush form of the well- known large White1 Kina "bean. It is very fixed in its bush char- acter, growing to a uniform height of about 20 inches. While not so early as Henderson’s Bush Lima, its larger size will com- mend it to many. The pods are the exact size of the large Pole Limas and contain as many beans of the same delicious quality. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 20c, 10 lbs $1.80.

Henderson’s Bush Lima Bean — Magnificent dwarf-growing Lima; very early," of~a delicious flavor, extremely productive and should be planted in every garden in America. It’s early, it’s fine, it’s just the thing for a family garden. It is wondrously prolific. A package or a pint will furnish sufficient for a good-

sized family. It is one of those beans that can’t be improved upon. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 20c, 10 lbs $1.80.

POLE OR RUNNING BEANS

Lazy Wife — The most popular pole bean grown. Pods are wonderfully broad, thick and above all entirely stringless. They surpass any other variety in the way vines cling to the poles, and every bean grower will at once acknowledge this is a most im- portant qualification. Pods are rather flattish, oval shape, and when fully grown are from four to six inches long, exceedingly rich, buttery and fine flavored when cooked. They are hardy, easily grown and most productive. For an early and late snap sort, also as a dry shell or winter bean it is unsurpassed, and such is the peculiar taste and pleasing flavor of this bean that we have known persons who would not eat other varieties of string beans after tasting Lazy Wife. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 20c, 10 lbs $1.50.

White Crease Back — This variety is especially valuable for its extreme earliness and its habit of perfecting all of its pods at the same time. Vines small to medium, but vigorous, and in good soil wonderfully productive, bearing pods in clusters of from four to twelve. Pods medium length, silvery green, of the best qual- ity as snaps, and stand shipping better than most sorts. The beans are too small to be of much value when shelled green, but are of very superior quality baked. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 20c, 10 lbs $1.50.

Kentucky Wonder — This splendid variety, introduced by us in 1885, has since been offered as Seek No Further, and was intro- duced in 1891 as a novelty under the name of Old Homestead. Vine vigorous, climbing well and very productive, bearing its pods in large clusters; blossoms white; pods green, very long, often reaching nine or ten inches, nearly round when young, and very crisp, becoming very irregular and spongy as the beans ripen. Dry beans long, oval, dun-colored. An early and very prolific sort, with showy pods which are most excellent for snaps. It is sometimes catalogued as being the same as Southern pro- lific, but this is an error, as the latter is two weeks later and has shorter pods. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.30.

Dutch Case Knife

Vines moderately vigorous, climbing well, but twining more loosely than some, and so may be used for a corn hill bean. Leaves large, crumpled ; blossoms white; pods very long, flat, irregular, green, but becom- ing creamy white; beans broad, kid- ney shapetl, flat, clear white, and of excellent quality, green or dry. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.25.

Large White Lima

Too late for the extreme north, and being supplanted by Seibert’s Early Lima, because the latter is earlier. Vine tall growing, vigorous, but slen- der; leaves medium sized, smooth, light green; blossoms small, white; pods borne in clusters, long, broad, very thin, dark green; beans large, ovoid, kidney shaped, greenish white, flat. Pkt 10c. 1 lb 15c, 10 lbs $1.40.

King of the Garden Lima

Vine very vigor- ous and productive. Pods of the largest size, filled with four or five im- mense white beans of the finest qual- ity. On account of its large pods it is a favorite with market gardeners. It will come into bearing sooner and will make larger pods if not more than two vines are left to grow on a pole. Pkt 10c, 1 lb 20c. 10 lbs $1.50.

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BEETS AND MANGEL WURTZELS

tender, sweet, and an excellent keeper.

Culture.— The best results are ob- tained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. If wanted very early, sow in hot-beds and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For general crop sow as soon as the ground will permit in drills eighteen inches apart and thin out to three inches In the row. For winter use the turnip varieties may be sown in June, and the beets may be kept by storing In a cellar and keeping covered with sand, or sandy soli, to prevent wilting, or they may be kept outdoors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes. One or two ounces, or single packets of two or three sorts, will give a good supply for a large family. It Is best to sow In freshly prepared soil, which should be pressed firmly over the seed.

Edmund’s Early Blood Turnip — This beet of American origin has been brought by careful selection to a uniformly smooth root and small top. making it among the best for early table use. Tops low, small, spreading; leaf stalks and ribs dark red ; blade of leaf bright green, and having a markedly wavy edge; roots dark red, interior color purplish-red, zoned with a Pkt 5c, oz 10c, 2 oz 15c, % lb

lighter shade

20c, 1 lb 50c. , „

Crosby’s Egyptian — The name of this variety is misleading, as it resembles the Egyptian only in its extreme earliness, the sort being larger, coarser, lighter colored and nearer round than flat; in fact, it is more like Eclipse than Egyptian. It Is one of the best sorts for early planting out of doors, as it reaches a usable size sooner than any other sort, but it is not as well suited for forcing in hot-beds or for transplanting as the Egyptian. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, 2 oz 15c, V\ lb 20c, lb 55c.

Extra Early, Egyptian Blood Turnip— Probably the best variety for forcing, and is also excel- lent for first early crop out of doors, being very early, with small top. Leaf very dark red, rounded on top, but flat beneath, with very small tap roots; flesh dark red; hard, crisp and tender when young, but becoming woody with age. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V± lb 20c, lb 50c.

Early Eclipse— An improved extra early sort. Tops small, dark purplish-green shading to lighter color on out- side of the leaves. Roots nearly globular, with a small tap root and very small collar. Flesh dark red zoned with a lighter red; very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when young. One of the most desirable sorts for bunching. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi ib 20c, lb 50c. , . .

Early Turnip Bassano — Not maturing as early as the above, but growing to a large size; may be used early, and is the best variety to sow for greens. Tops large, leaf stems light red, leaves light green, roots large, round, turnip shaped; flesh pink, zoned with white; very sweet and tender when young, becoming woody and tasteless with age. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Half Long Blood— This is an entirely distinct variety, and by far the best for winter use. The roots are about one-half as long as the Long Dark Blood, but on account of their thickness weigh quite as much. They are always smooth and handsome, and their rich, dark red flesh is very sweet, crisp and tender, never becoming woody, even in portions above the ground. We consider this the most valuable among recent introduction. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vt lb 15c, lb 35c.

Improved Long Dark Blood — Tops large, neck small, leaf, stems and vines red, leaf green, roots large, tapering towards both ends, growing even with the surface, dark red; flesh dark red, zoned with lighter shade; very tender and sweet, and re- maining so when kept till spring. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 60c.

Detroit Dark Red Turnip — A grand beet for bunching for market. Tops exceptionally small and uniformly upright; roots are perfect turnip shape with small tap roots. The principal fault with most turnip beets is the occasional appearance of

white rings, but by careful selection this has been overcome, and this will be found to be one of the deepest red beets. Quality is of the very best, sweet and tender. Gardeners can safely plant it largely. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 60c.

Improved Early Blood Turnip — An extra selected stock of blood turnip, having larger, coarser tops and roots than the Detroit Dark Red, and requiring a considerably longer time to mature. Excellent for summer and autumn use. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, 2 oz 10c, Vi lb 15c, lb 50c.

The following varieties are used for stock feeding. They are easily grown and harvested, keep well through the winter, and give an immense amount of cattle food at a small cost, but need a rich, well prepared soil. Sow in drills thirty inches apart, as early as the ground can be got in condition. Cultivate well when young, and thin out the plants to one foot apart in the row. If these trimmings are carefully handled, and the larger leaves cut off, they can easily be reset to fill vacancies, and will make the largest roots. Care should be taken not to break or bruise the roots any more than necessary in harvesting.

SUGAR BEETS

Improved Klein Wanzleben Sugar Beet — The analytical chem- ists of Europe have united in recommending this variety as pos- sessing the highest sugar-producing qualities. It grows below the surface and produces a fine, shapely root, the best sort for the sugar experimenter to use. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 40c, 5 lbs $1.50.

Lane’s Improved Imperial Sugar — An improvement on the French Sugar Beet. Hardier, more productive, yielding 35 to 40

tons per acre, and containing a greater percentage of sugar. One of the best for cattle feed. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 40c. 5 lbs $1.50.

Vilmorin’s Improved White Sugar — An improvement on the old White Sugar. Very rich. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, lb 45c, 5 lbs $1.50.

Red Top White Sugar Beet — The old variety, largely grown for stock feeding. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V\ lb 15c, lb 40c, 5 lbs $1.50.

MANGEL WURTZEL

Golden Tankard — Tops comparatively small, with yellow stems and mid ribs, neck very small, roots large, ovoid, but filled out at top and bottom so as to approach a cylindrical form. Flesh yellow, zoned with white. A great improvement and worthy of use on every farm. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 40c.

Red Globe— Similar to Yellow Globe, except in color, which is a light red or pink. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 40c.

Long Red— A large, long variety, grown for stock feeding. It stands a good deal out of the ground; color light red, flesh white and rose colored. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 35c.

Improved Mammoth Long Red— An improvement on the old variety. The roots are uniformly straight and well formed and deeper colored than the common sort. Highly recommended for stock feeding. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 40c.

Norbitan Giant Long Red— Very large, growing well out of the ground. The roots are well formed, straight, smooth and of a fine scarlet color, with comparatively small top and neck. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 50c.

Yellow Globe — This is, we think, one of the best varieties of Mangel Wurtzel known for stock feeding. It has exceedingly small tops and few leaves, leaf stalks and blades green; roots medium size, uniformly globe-shape, having a very small tap and few side roots; color of skin deep orange yellow; flesh white and of excellent quality. The roots grow almost entirely above

BRUSSELS

SPROUTS

French, Chou de Bruxelles. German, Sprossen-Kohl.

Culture.— They should be treated in all respects like winter cabbage or kale.

The plant grows two or three feet high, and pro- duces from the sides of the stalk numerous little sprouts resembling cab- bage heads one or two inches in diameter. The leaves should be broken down in the fall, to give the little cabbages more room to grow. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, % lb 50c.

ground, making them admirably adapted to shallow ground and very easy tQ harvest. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 40c.

Yellow Leviathan — Roots long, olive shaped, large, growing over one-half out of the ground; flesh white, sweet and tender; tops bright green, comparatively small; neck small, short. We think this is perhaps the best of the yellow field beets, because its fine flesh never becomes woody, and its roots grow so well out of the ground, that the crop is easily harvested. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 40c.

The following statement from one of the most prominent authorities on agriculture in the Northwest speaks volumes in showing the superior quality of MANGEL and other ROOT crops:

“My experience in farming covers a period of over twenty years, during which time I have rarely cultivated less than two to twenty acres of mangel wurtzel and Swedish turnip. As a stock breeder, I have always considered them my most important crops. In North Dakota, where I had the largest herd of thor- oughbred cattle, I averaged from twenty to thirty tons of roots to the acre. Yours, etc.,

“C. J. ALLOWAY.”

NOTE. — Dr. Alloway was State Veterinarian for North Dakota for three years; for a long time President of the Fine Stock Growers’ Association of North Dakota; Lecturer to State Agri- cultural College at Brookings, S. D.; Director in Grand Forks County Agricultural Society, and one of the largest, most pro- gressive and successful stock breeders in the United States.

BROCOLI

French, Chou Brocoli. German, Spargel-Kohl.

Culture.— The same as that given for cauliflower.

Although originating from a very distinct type, the modern improved sorts of brocoli can scarcely be distinguished from cauliflower ; the points of difference being that they are generally taller and the heads more divided. By some considered more delicate than the cauliflower.

Early Purple Cape — This is the best variety for our climate. It produces large heads, of a brownish-purple color, very close and compact, and of excellent flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 40c, ii lb $1.25.

Large White — Same as above, only not quite so hardy. Pkt 5c, oz 40c, % lb $1.25.

HIGH

GROWN CABBAGE SEED

Culture.— A heavy, moist and rich loam is most suit- able, which should be highly manured and worked deep. Cabbage is so universally grown all over the country that specific directions re- garding the time and meth- ods of planting for all locali- ties cannot be given. The late autumn and winter var- ieties may be sown from the middle to the last of spring, and transplanted when about six Inches high, one and a half to three feet apart in the row, according to size of the variety. Shade and wa- ter the late sowings In dry weather to get them up. It is important that the plants should stand thinly in the seed bed, or they will run up weak and slender, and be likely to make long stems.

Early Jersey Wakefield — This is the earliest and hardest heading of the extra early sorts, and most gardeners depend upon it for the bulk of their extra early crop. Our stock is grown and sleeted with the greatest care, and there is none better and few as good. Heads conical, very compact and solid, of excellent quality. The thick, stout leaves and compact habit of this sort make it the best of all for wintering over and very early setting. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, % It) 60c, lb $2.25.

Early York — An early variety. Heads small, heart shaped, firm and tender; of very erect and dwarf habit, so that they may be grown 15 or 18 inches apart. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % It) 40c, lb $1.25.

Early Large York — Succeeds the Early York. It is of large size, about ten days later, more robut and bears the heat better. Pkt 5c. oz 10c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Early Winnigstadt — One of the best for general use, being a very sure header, and will grow a hard head under circumstances where most sorts would fail, so that those who have failed with other kinds could hope to succeed with this. Plant very compact, with short, thick leaves. Heads regular, conical, very hard, and keep well both summer and winter. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 45c, lb $1.50.

Early Dwarf Flat Dutch — Continued experience confirms our belief that this is the best early round-headed sort. Stems short, leaves comparatively few, having short stalks, upright, so that plants can be planted closely; heads large, solid, and stand long without bursting. Our stock should not be confounded with the inferior later stock frequently offered under this name. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 45c, lb $1.50.

All Seasons — Heads very large, round, often nearly spherical, but usually somewhat flattened; very solid, and of the best qual- ity, keeping as well as the winter sorts. Plant very vigorous and sure heading; leaves large, smooth, with dense bloom. Remark- able for its ability to stand the hot sun and dry weather. Our trial has shown that heads which were fit for market by July 10th were still saleable September 10th, the only change being in- creased size and density. One of the very best sorts for general cultivation. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 45c, lb $1.50.

Hollander or Danish Ball Head — In some important particu- lars this is the most remarkable cabbage yet produced. In fact, it well Illustrates the truth that “merit will win,” in that while It was introduced only about four years ago, it has already become the favorite sort with those who have had the true stock. The heads, which are very solid and deep, are of medium size, aver-

aging about 8 lbs. in weight; ii\ color, they are entirely distioct; in point of quality they have no superior, and they keep better than any other sort, the heads being as solid and perfect when taken up in the spring as when put away in the fall. At that time no cabbage will sell beside them even at one-half the price. Large pkt 5c, oz 30c, % lb 85c, lb $3.00.

We import our Holland or Danish Ball Head cabbage direct from the best grower in Denmark.

Henderson’s Autumn King — It produces enormous solid heads of that dark shade of green that is most desirable in a cabbage, and has such small outer leaves that it can be planted much closer together than the ordinary late sorts, and can be relied upon to produce a greater weight of crop per acre than any other variety. A distinctive feature of the Autumn King is the pecu- liarly crimped leaves. Next to Giant Flat Dutch, it is unques- tionably one of the best late sorts of today. Pkt 10c, oz 30c, 14 lb 70c, lb $2.50.

L. B. & Co.’s Harvest Home — Late. We have yet to see the cabbage of equal quality that will yield as large a weight from a given area as the Harvest Home. We have yet to see the cab- bage that will equal it in reliability of heading, uniformity of size and solidity of head. We unhesitatingly recommend it to any one desiring the best cabbage for fall and winter keeping or kraut making. Oz 20c, % lb 75c, lb $2.50.

Premium Late Flat Dutch — As a variety for winter market it has no superior, and is more extensively grown than any other. Head large, bluish-green, round, solid, broad and flat on top, and often tinted with reddish-brown after being touched with frost; they open white and crisp, are tender and well flavored. It is a fall and winter variety, and one of the very best to keep. With good cultivation, on moist, rich ground, ninety-five in a hundred will head up large and fine. Decidely the best late variety for cultivation in our state. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.50.

American Late Perfection Savoy — This is the best of the Savoy class, either for home use or market. Heads large, very solid and compact, of a yellowish-green color, and, like all other of the Savoy varieties, is of excellent flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, % lb 75c, lb $2.50.

Mammoth Rock Red — This is by far the best, largest and surest-heading red cabbage ever introduced. The plant is large, with numerous spreading leaves. The heads are large (averag- ing 10 to 12 pounds each), round, very solid, and of deep red color. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, % lb 75c, lb $2.50.

CAULIFLOWER

The cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, Is but little grown except by professional gardeners, by reason of the erroneous notion that it is so difficult to grow, that only skilled gardeners can produce it. We are certain that any one will be reasonably successful with this most desirable vegetable if they will observe the cultural directions given below.

Culture.— For spring and early summer crop sow In March or early In April in hot-bed and transplant to cold frame when sufficiently large, and to the open ground as soon as danger of hard freezing is over. The plants will endure a light frost. The soil for cauliflower should be like that for cabbage, but it is better to be made richer than Is ordinarily used for that crop. For late crop sow at same time as for late cabbage and treat in the same manner. After the heads begin to form draw the leaves over them and pin or tie them together

white. They should be cut for use while the separate into branches.

L. & B. Co.’s Earliest Dwarf Erfurt Extra Select Cauliflower — Is the sur- est header and most profitable, and no other sort has yet surpassed this ex- cellent variety. It is the best for forc- ing and open ground; the earliest and finest of all varieties. Scarcely a plant fails to produce a good head. It is of dwarf habit, compact growth, short out- side leaves; can be planted 20 inches apart each way. The best for early market and family use, and can be en- ■ — . tirely relied upon, as the seed was b—- grown with extra care by one of the " most careful growers in Erfurt. A very shy seeder on account of its com- pact, solid heads. Plenty of cauli- flower seed is sold in this country as the Earliest Dwarf Erfurt variety at Early London — A well-known variety, : Early Giant Autumnal — Extra fine sort,

‘curd” is compact and hard, as they soon

a low price. Beware of such seed; it cannot be genuine. Pkt 25c, % oz $1, oz $3, lb $30.

Early Snowball — Highly esteemed by "market gardeners for its earliness ~ _ and reliability as a sure header ; it grows on a robust stem, and produces magnificent white heads of fine qual- ity. The outer leaves are short, allow- ing the plants to be set closer together than most varieties. Its dwarf, com- pact habit of growth renders it one of the best for forcing under glass; al- though cultivated principally for an early crop, it does equally well for late planting. Pkt 25e, % oz 75c, oz $2.50.

Early Paris — Head rather large, white and compact; stalk short. Pkt 10c, oz 50c.

Lne, white and compact heads. Pkt 10c, oz 60c.

producing large white heads, and comes to maturity early in autumn. Pkt 10c, oz 60c.

CARROTS

The carrot is one of the most wholesome and nutritious of our garden roots, and deserves to be more extensively used, both for culinary and stock feeding purposes. We urge our readers to give some of the early table sorts a trial. For feeding stock, especially horses and milch cows, the carrot cannot be surpassed, and it should be grown largely by farmers each season for this purpose.

Our packets of carrot contain on an average about 6,000 seeds. One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill. Three to four pounds for one acre.

Culture.— While a sandy loam made rich by manuring the previous year is the best soil for the carrot, any good land, if thoroughly and deeply worked, will produce satisfactory crops.

A clover sod turned under deeply and well enriched with a dressing of rotten manure, is most excellent for the general crop. When it is possible to do so, it is advisable to sow as early in the spring as the ground is fit to work, though good crops may, in this latitude, be grown from sowngs as late as June 15. Prepare the ground thoroughly and sow in drills eighteen to twenty-four inches apart, using from one and one- half to three pounds to the acre, according to the distance between rows. Cover one-half to one inch deep and see to it that the soil is well firmed about the seed. As soon as the plants appear, use the cultivator or wheel hoe, and do not let the weeds get a start. Thin to three to six inches apart in the row as soon as the plants are large enough. Gather and store for winter use like beets or turnips.

Improved Danver’s Half Long — A first-class carrot for all soils; in form, midway between the Long Orange and Short Horn. The root is of a rich, dark orange color and grows very smooth and handsome. Twenty to thirty tons per acre not being an unusual crop. Pkt 3c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 60e.

Improved Long Orange — A well-known standard sort; roots long, thickest near the crown, tapering regularly to a point; color, deep orange. Suitable for the table and main field crop. Pkt 3c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 50c.

L., B. & Co.’s Mastodon Carrot — This is the heaviest crop- ping carrot grown, yielding more tons to the acre than any other sort. The flesh is white, crisp, solid and very sweet in flavor. It is a vast improvement on the white and green Belgian sorts which have been such favorites in the past, as it is not only much more productive but vastly easier to handle. The roots are short and very heavy at the shoulder, rendering them easily harvested. An important feature, also, is that they do not easily break in pulling or storing. Too much can scarcely be said of their size and great productive- ness. The roots frequently measure 15 to 20 inches in circum- ference, and 18 to 25 tons to the acre is not an extravagant

statement as to the yield. Large pkt 10c, % lb 30c, % lb 60c, lb 90c, 5 lb $3.75.

L.( B. & Co.’s Victoria Carrot — This is the largest and unquestionably the heaviest cropping and most nutritious yellow variety in cultivation. It is the largest and best form of Orange or Yellow Carrot known. The roots are remarkably fine, very symmetrical and of excellent quality, possessing high feeding properties. It is a heavy crop- per on all soils, but especially adapted for strong or rich land. It grows fully half as much weight again per acre as the ordinary varieties, and as the roots grow more above the ground it is much easier to gather the crop. This grand variety is sure to suit every one who grows it. Large pkt 10c, Vi lb 30c, % lb 50c, 1 lb 90c, 5 lbs $2.00.

White Belgian — Grows long; green top, well out of the ground. Large pkt 5c, Vi lb 20c, % lb 30c, 1 lb 50c, 5 lbs $2.00.

Yellow Belgian — Similar to the

white, but yellow in color. Large pkt 5c, Vi lb 20c, Yt lb 30c, 1 lb 50c, 5 lbs $2.00.

Early French Forcing — The ealiest variety, largely grown for forcing purposes; globular shaped root of an orange red color. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

Early Scarlet, or Short Horn — One of the most popular vari- eties grown; color deep orange; one of the best for table use. Pkt 3c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

Oxheart, or Guerande — This fine and very popular carrot is intermediate as to length between the half long varieties (such as Danver’s) and the Scarlet Horn carrots, but much thicker than the latter, being at the top from four to five inches in diameter. Flesh, bright orange, fine grained and sweet. It is of very fine quality for table use and equally good for stock. Where other sorts require digging, Oxheart can be easily pulled, making it a particularly desirable sort for soils so stiff and hard that other sorts do not do well. Pkt 3c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 60c.

Chantenay— As a table variety it is first-class; in shape it is

larger than the Scarlet Horn, and also broader at the shoulder. The flesh is of a beautiful, rich, orange color, and of the finest quality; it is medium early, with small tops. Roots taper slightly but are uniformly stump rooted. Gives great satisfac- tion in both the market and private garden. Pkt 3c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

CHERVIL

A hardy annual, worthy of more general use for flavoring and garnishing. The curled variety is even more beautiful than parsley and can be used to great advantage in beautifying dishes of meatand vegetables. Sow in early spring in rich, well prepared soil, and when plants are well established transplant to about one foot apart.

Curled — Greatly superior to the old, plain variety, being ear- lier, more handsome and having fully as fine fragrance and flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, 2 oz 20c, Vi lb 30c, 1 lb $1.00.

CHICORY

Large Rooted, or Coffee — Our stock is the improved type, with very much larger, smoother, whiter and propor- tionately shorter roots than the old kind. The dried and prepared roots are used quite extensively as a substitute or adulterant for coffee. Sow the seed as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared, in a rather light, moderately rich soil, in drills fifteen inches apart for garden, and two to two and one-half feet for field culture. When the plants are sufficiently large, thin to four to six inches apart in the row. Keep clear of weeds, and in the fall dig the roots, slice them and dry in an apple evaporator, or kiln constructed for the purpose. Where the roots are grown in quantity for the manufacturers of the “prepared” chicory, they are usually brought to the factory in the “green” state and there dried in kilns constructed for the purpose. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, 2 oz 15c, % lb 25c, lb 75c.

COLLARDS

A variety of cabbage known in different sections as “Cole,” “Colewort,” or simply “Greens.” It is extensively used in the South, where it continues in luxuriant growth all winter.

Georgia, Southern, or Creole — We offer the true white or green stemmed sort so extensively used in the South, where it furnishes an abundance of food for man and beast. Forms a large, loose, open head, or a mass of leaves on a tall stem. Freezing does not injure, but rather improves, their quality. Sow thick in drills, in rich ground, transplanting when four inches high, or sow in drills where the plants are to remain, and thin to two or three feet apart in the row, when of proper size. In the South sow from January to May, and August to October. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, 2 oz 20c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

CELERY

Celery has come so generally into use that almost every garden has a bed devoted to its growth, and if the soil is rich and the plants well cared for the Celery will be one of the most prized products of the garden.

Culture.— Sow the seed (which Is slow to ger- minate) In shallow boxes or in a finely prepared Beed bed out of doors, In straight rows, so that the small plants may be kept free from weeds. See to It that the seed bed Is kept moist, almost wet, until the seeds germinate, as plenty of moisture Is essential to get a satisfactory growth. When about two Inches high, thin out and transplant so that they may stand three Inches apart, and when the plants are four inches high cut off the tops, which will cause them to grow stocky. The crop Is usually made to succeed some earlier crop, but In order to grow good celery the soli must be made as rich as possible; the essentials to success being very rich soli and plenty of water. If good plants are used they may be set out as late as the middle of August, but the best results are usually ob- tained from setting about the middle of June or the first of July. The most desirable time will de-

Cend upon local climate, and Is that which will ring the plants to maturity during cool, moist weather. In setting, prepare broad, shallow trenches about six Inches deep and four feet apart, In which the plants should be set six Inches apart, cutting off the outer leaves and pressing the soil firmly about the roots. When the plants are nearly full grown they should be "handled, ” which Is done by one man gathering the leaves together while a second draws the earth about the plant to one-third Its height, taking care that none of the earth falls between the leaves, as It would be likely to cause them to rust or rot. After a few days draw more earth about them, and repeat tin process every few days until only the tops of the leaves are visible, or the leaves may be pressed together by two wide boards held firmly a few

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cellar or an unused cold frame which can be kept just above the freezing point, and it will then gradually blanch 30 that it may be used throughout the winter. Should the plants begin to wilt, water the roots, without wetting the stalks or leaves, and they will revive again.

Perle Le Grand — The most beautiful Celery that ever graced a table. Flavor most delicious, crisp and nutty. So brittle that a stalk held in the hand will almost break of its own weight. Absolutely solid and free from stringiness. The first and the last Celery that is fit to use. Its beautiful golden heart and rich nutty flavor are unapproached by any other variety. It has been found a most excellent winter keeper. Pkt 5c, % oz 15c, oz 25c, 2 oz 45c, % lb 70c, lb $2.50.

Golden Self-Blanching — Our seed from the original Paris in- troducers is as pure a strain as exists. Its rich golden yellow color, its close habit and compact growth, and, greater than all, the readiness with which it is bleached and rendered market- able, make it invaluable to the gardener and exceedingly popular with every planter. The entire stock is solid, crisp, and al- though not as early, a much better keeper than the White Plume. Pkt 5c, % oz 15c, oz 25c, 2 oz 45c, % lb 75c, lb $2.50.

Evans’ Triumph — The best late Celery. This variety has a very strong and vigorous plant, with large, very white, crisp, brittle, tender and fine flavored stalks. It is late and requires the whole season to develop, but will keep longer than any other sort. We recommend it as worthy of the first place as a late Celery. Pkt 5c, oz 30c, 2 oz 55c, % lb $1.00, lb $3.00.

Dwarf Golden Heart — Pkt 3c, % oz 10c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.50.

Perfection Heartwell — Pkt 5c, % oz 10c, oz 15c, % lb 50c, lb $1.75.

New Rose— Pkt 5c, % oz 12c, oz 20c, % lb 60c, lb $2.00.

Giant White Solid— Pkt 3c, % oz 10c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.50.

Crawford's Half Dwarf — Pkt 5c, % oz 15 c, oz 20c, % lb 40c, lb $1.50.

Boston Market — Pkt 3c, % oz 10c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.50.

Soup Celery or Smallage — Pkt 3c, % oz 10c, oz 15c, % lb 40c.

Celery Seed for Flavoring — Oz 5c, % lb 12c, lb 35c.

White Plume— Self-blanching. This sort is too widely known to require an extended description. We will only say that we have not yet found a Celery that is as early and of as good a flavor, as crisp and tender as our selection of this sort. We sell every year large quantities of this seed to market gardeners, who find it uniformly white and free from green or hollow stalks. It is not as good a keeper as our Giant Golden Heart, but it is unsurpassed for fall and early winter use, and is the earliest Celery known. Pkt 5c, % oz 12c, oz 20c, 2 oz 35c, % lb 60c, lb $2.00.

Giant Pascal — One of the best for fall and winter use. It is a selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, and adds to the general good qualities of its parent superior keeping qualities. The stalks are very large, solid, crisp, and of a rich, nutty flavor, free from any trace of bitterness. It blanches very easily and quickly, and retains its freshness a long time after being marketed. The heart is golden yellow, very attrac- tive. Pkt 5c, % oz 12c, oz 20c, 2 oz 35c, % lb 60c, lb $1.75.

New Pink Plume — The stalks of this magnificent new Celery are of clear, creamy white, shaded with a beautiful delicate pink. In flavor it is sweeter than any other, all red Celery having a stronger “celery” flavor, and is preferred by Celery lovers wherever known. The foliage is white, like the White Plume, and the plants bleach naturally. It has the long keeping qualities for which red Celeries are noticeable, and the faint tint of pink makes it wonderfully attractive for table use. It has no tendency to rust, and owing to its white tops matures and blanches as early as White iPlume. Pkt 7c, % oz 15c, oz 25c, 2 oz 40c, % lb 70c, lb $2.50.

! Giant Golden Heart — The best Celery for winter storage. Ever since we introduced this Celery it has gained in public favor, and rightly so, for it is not only the best keeper, but it is large, solid, as sweet as a walnut and of a beautiful golden color. It is a selection from the Dwarf Golden Heart, grows much larger than its parent, but otherwise possesses all its excellent qualities. We strongly recommend it to gardeners as well as to private planters. Pkt 10c, % oz 20c, oz 30c, 2 oz 50c, % lb 85c, lb $3.00.

“Kalamazoo,” or Solid Ivory — The fine Celery sent out under the name “Kalamazoo” has enjoyed a wide and extended popularity and has proven to be one of the most solid, compact, strong growing and easily bleached market varieties. We are selling it as a thoroughly reliable sort both for family and market use; rkeeps well through the win- ter. Pkt 5c, % oz 12c, oz 20c, 2 oz 30c, % lb 60c, lb $2.00.

CELERIAC, OR TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY

Culture.— Sow the seed at the same season and give the same treat- ment as common celery. Transplant the young plants to moist, rich soil, in rows two feet apart and six inches apart in the rows. Give thorough culture. As the roots are the edible portion of this vegetable, It is not necessary to earth up or “handle’’ it. After the roots have attained a diameter of two inches or over they will be fit for use. To keep through winter pack in damp earth or sand and put in the cellar, or leave out of doors, covering with earth and straw, like beets or carrots.

Turnip-Rooted — The root of this variety is turnip shaped and

tender, having a sweeter taste and stronger flavor than other varieties. It is used principally for seasoning meats and soups. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Giant Prague Celeriac — This is unquestionably the largest and best Celeriac in existence. The roots are very large, twice as large as the Erfurt, almost globe shaped, smooth, with only a few roots at the bottom. Flavor is excellent. Pkt 5c, % oz 10c, oz 15c, M lb 50c, lb $1.50.

Our special collections and discounts are very liberal.

You will find something of interest on every page of this book.

Head carefully and you will find your reward.

Your correspondence is solicited, and we will cheerfully furnish any informa- tion in our power.

SWEET OR SUGAR CORN

White Cob Cory — We consider this the best extra early sweet corn. The ears are fully as large and well filled as Cory, and just as early, and have the great advantage of a white cob, making this variety the best ex- tra early market corn. We hope all our friends will plant largely of this for early crop, as we feel sure that it cannot fail to give entire satisfaction. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

Early Minnesota — This old and deservedly popular variety is one of the best early sorts for the market and the private gar- den. Stalks short and not suckering, bearing one or two ears well covered with husks; ears long, eight rowed; kernels very broad, sweet and tender, not shrinking much in drying. By careful selection we have developed a stock of this standard variety which is remarkably uniform, and in which all the good qualities which have made it so popular are intensified. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

Stowell’s Evergreen — The standard main crop variety, and if planted at the same time with earlier kinds, will keep the table supplied until October. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in condition suitable for boil- ing. Our stock has been carefully grown and selected to avoid the tendency to a shorter grain and deterioration in the Ever- green character of this best known of all late sorts. This and Mammoth are standard late varieties in the South. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

Mammoth — This variety produces the largest ears of any sort with which we are acquainted, a single ear sometimes weighing two or three pounds. It is of excellent quality, sweet, tender and delicious, and its only fault is the Immense size of the ear. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

Moore’s Early Concord — Produces its large, handsome, four- teen rowed ears very low on the stalk, and comes into use after Perry’s Hybrid. The quality is faultless, being much like the Crosby, and it is an excellent sort to follow that variety, either for the canning factory or the garden, and it is valuable as an Intermediate variety. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

Black Mexican — Although the ripe grain is black or bluish- black, the corn, when in condition for the table, cooks remark- ably white, and is surpassed by none in tenderness. This, by many, is considered the most desirable for family use of the second early Borts. It does especially well for second early in the South. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

Old Colony — Originated near Plymouth, Mass., about fifty years ago; was lost Bight of for a while; revived and sold under various names, such as Landreth’s Sugar, etc. We consider it a more desirable sort than the Country Gentleman or the Ne Plus Ultra in that the skin is not so tough and certainly is all

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Early Red Blazed — This flint variety is not only early, but will endure uninjured a degree of cold and wet that would be fatal to other sorts. Stalks medium height, without suckers, dark green with red or bronze markings. Leaves broad, green at base, but bronze at top, particularly while the plant is young. Ears long, eight rowed, well filled, small at base. Grain flinty and of fine quality, bright yellow at the tips. It is also known as Smut Nose. Pkt 10c, lb 10c.

Early Golden Dent, or Pride of the North — A very early Dent variety, ripening with the flint sort, and can be grown as far north as any other variety of Dent corn. Stalks small, with broad leaves. Ears short, twelve to sixteen rowed, well filled. Grain long, yellow, making an extra quality of meal. Pkt 10c, lb 10c.

Early Canada, or Yellow Flint — The standard of the early yellow flint corns. Per lb 10c, 100 lbs $5.00.

Champion Pearl White Dent — A standard late variety, with No. 1 white grain. It is very hardy, can be planted closely and stands drouths. Per lb 10c, 100 lbs $5.00.

Mercer Corn — Stalks six feet high, with two to three good ears nine to eleven inches in length and well filled. A rich golden yellow flint corn and very productive. Per lb 10c, 100 lbs $5.00.

Triumph Corn — A yellow flint corn, extremely early and called an “eighty-day corn.” Ears thirteen inches long, with fourteen to sixteen rows. Both grain and ears are larger than the Mercer. The ears average two to the stalk. The habit of this corn admits of close planting, and one foot apart in the rows will secure an immense crop of corn and fodder. Per lb 10c, 100 lbs $5.00.

POP CORN

Rice, for Popping — A very handsome variety. Ears short; kernels long, pointed, and resemble rice; color white; very pro- lific. Probably no variety of Pop-Corn is superior to this for popping, lb 10c.

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that can be desired in quality. Stalks about six feet high, usually bearing two large, sixteen to twenty rowed ears; grain very deep and the sweetest and best of the late varieties. It is fit to use a few days earlier than Evergreen; cannot be ex- celled as a market sort and is of the best for canners. Pkt 10c, lb 20c.

FIELD CORN

Cory — The largest of the extra early sorts. The plant is stout and vigorous, but short, and it will mature a full crop earlier than any of the much lauded new strains. Ears eight-rowed, with red cob and very large, light pink grains. All the red cobbed corn should be cooked quickly by dropping the ears into boiling water to which a little salt has been added, for if simmered over a slow fire, or allowed to stand in the water after cooking, the red cob will discolor the kernels. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

Crosby’s Early — A most excellent variety, remarkably early and of the best flavor. Ears of medium size, twelve or more rowed; grain very thick and sweet. This is the sort so largely grown in Maine for canning, and it is the use of this variety rather than any peculiarity of soil that has given Maine Sweet Corn Its reputation for quality. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

CUCUMBER

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This is one of the vegetables which can be grown to perfection by any one who can control a few square yards of soil which is fully exposed to the sun, and the fruit is so much better when gathered fresh from the vines than it is when obtained in the market, that every family should be supplied from its own yard.

Culture.— The soil for cucumbers should be thoroughly enriched with well rotted manure in order to obtain the largest yield, but any rich garden soil will grow seed cucumbers. Plant the seed in rows six feet apart, and four to six feet apart in the row, dropping fifteen to twenty seeds in a hill. After the plants begin to crowd and the striped beetles are pretty well gone, thin to three plants to the hill. Give frequent but shallow cultivation, until the plants make runners so long that this is impracticable. In field culture, plow furrows four feet apart across the field, and similar ones, but omitting every fourth furrow, at right angles to the first; this will form paths for the distribution of manure and the gathering of the fruit. At each intersection drop a shovelful or more of well rotted manure, which should be well mixed with the soil, so as to form a low, flat hill.

In gathering, pick all the fruit before it begins to ripen, as the vines will cease setting fruit as soon as any seed commences to mature.

Early Russian — Earliest and hardiest. The vines vigorous and productive. Fruit three to four inches long, thick, oval, pointed at each end. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Early Cluster — Vines vigorous, producing the bulk of the crop near the root and in clusters. Fruit short, holding full size to each end; dark green, but paler at blossom end. Good for table use, but not adapted to pickling. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Cool and Crisp — A strain of White Spine; larger, but not so evenly shaped. It well deserves its name and is therefore very popular for table use. Oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 60c.

Boston Pickling, or Green Prolific — A dis- tinct variety, very popular for pickles. Fruit very smooth and symmetrical, cylindrical, but a little pointed at each end; bright green and a great producer. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Early Short Green, or Early Frame — An

excellent sort both for table use and for pick- ling. Plants very vigorous and productive.

Fruit straight, handsome, smaller at each end, bright green, lighter at the blossom end, with crisp, tender flesh, and makes excellent pickles. Our stock is very superior. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Giant Pera — Very large, smooth skin, few seeds, splendid for slicing. Oz 15c, % lb 35c, lb 75c.

Bismarck — A cross between Long Green and White Spine, producing dark colored, slender pickles like the former, and be- coming like the latter at maturity. Fruit long, cylindrical, very constant in form and color; flesh crisp and tender; excellent either for pickles or slicing. Those who want a Cucumber longer than White Spine, but with its other characteristics, will find in this variety all they desire. It is also one of the best on the list for slicing. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 60c.

Improved Long Green — Produced by selec- tion from the Long Green. Vines vigorous and productive, forming fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the shorter sorts; fruit about twelve inches long, firm and crisp. The young fruit makes one of the best of pickles, and when ripe is the best of any for sweet pickles. We offer a carefully selected strain, uniformly long and of good form, with the large warts and spines well distributed over the surface, instead of being clustered at one end, as in inferior stocks. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50q.

Gherkin, for Pickling — A very small, oval, prickly variety, quite distinct from all others. It is grown exclusively for pickling. It is the smallest of all the varieties, and should always be picked when young and tender. The seed is slow to germinate, requiring usually from two to three weeks. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 35c, lb $1.00.

Early White Spine — One of the best sorts for table use. Vines vigorous, fruiting early and abundantly; fruit uniformly straight and handsome; light green with a few white spines; flesh tender and of excellent flavor. In this coun- try this variety is used more, perhaps, than any other for forc- ing under glass. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c> lb 50c.

CRESS

Culture.— The seed should be sown and lightly covered, in gravelly, mucky lands, along the borders of small, rapid streams, and the plants will need no subsequent culture, as under favorable conditions they increase very rapidly by self-sown seed and extension of the roots.

True Water — This is quite distinct from the curled variety, and only thrives when its roots and stems are submerged in water. It is one of the most delicious of small salads and should be planted wherever a suitable place can be found. Pkt 5c, oz 30c, % lb $1.00.

Culture of the Curled Varieties.— The seed should be sown in drills about eighteen inches apart, on very rich ground, and the plants well cultivated. It may be planted very early, but repeated sowings are necessary to secure a succession. Keep off insects by dusting with Pyrethrum Powder.

Curled, or Pepper Grass — This small salad is much used with lettuce, to which its warm, pungent taste makes a most agree- able addition. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

EGG PLANT

bulbs and dry In the shade, and lay them up in a dry loft as you would onions.

The Egg Plant, when well grewn and properly cooked, Is a delicious vegetable, and it should find a place in every garden.

Culture.— The seed germinates slowly, and should be started in strong heat, for In this, as In all sub-tropical plants. It Is of Import- ance to secure a rapid and continuous growth from the first, the plants never recovering from a check received when young. When the plants have tormea two rough leaves, transplant to three or four Inches apart. Keep the bed closed and very warm, shading from the direct rays of the sun and giving abundance of water until the ground Is warm and all danger, not only from frost, but from cold nights, is past: then harden the plant by gradual exposure to the sun and air, and decrease the supply of water, then carefully transplant Into the open ground, setting the plants two and a half feet apart. If needed, shade the young plants and protect them from the potato bug, which is very fond of them and will often destroy them. Some seasons Egg Plants will fall to set fruit, or will not begin bearing until too late to mature, no matter how faithfully they have been cared for. This Is especially liable to happen If the summer is cool or rather moist. We know of no remedy for this. Pinching oft the ends of the branches after the plants begin to bloom, and not letting more than two or three fruits set will often effect something, and is a good practice.

Early Long Purple — This is one of the earliest and most pro- ductive varieties; fruit long, dark, rich, purple, and of fine qual- ity. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, % lb 60c, lb $2.00.

Black Pekin — Nearly as early as the last, and nearly as large as the later sorts. Very prolific and desirable for market gar- deners’ use. Fruit nearly round; skin smooth, black and glossy; flesh white, fine grained and delicate. Pkt 5c, oz 30c, % lb $1.00.

Improved Large Purple (Spineless) — This variety has about superseded all others, both for market and private use. The large size and high quality of its fruit and its extreme produc- tiveness make it the most profitable to grow. Plants large, spreading; foliage light green; fruit very large, oval, or short pear shaped; color dark purple. Plants ripen usually two to six large fruits. Bear in mind that our stock is spineless, which is a great advantage in handling. Pkt 5c, oz 30c, V4 lb $1.00.

ENDIVE

Culture.— Endive may be grown at any season of the year, but Is more generally used late In the fall. Sow the seed during June or July, In drills fourteen inches apart, and when well established thin the plants to one foot apart. When nearly full grown, tie the outer leaves together over the center In order to blanch the heart of the plant. By covering every few days a succession may be kept up.

Moss Curled — A variety growing considerably denser and having the leaves much finer cut than the Green Curled; in fact, the whole plant is more compact. When well blanched it makes a very attractive appearance. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Ever White Curled — By far the most beautiful variety. Plant moderately dense, with divided leaves, which are coarser and less tender than those of the Green Curled; but even the outer leaves are very light colored, frequently white, so that the plant is very attractive and always brings the highest price on the market. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, % lb 50c, lb $1.50.

GARLIC

A bulbous rooted planted, with a strong, penetrating odor, but much esteemed by some for flavoring soups, stews, etc. We frequently receive orders for garlic seed, but we can only supply bulbs. % lb 15c, lb 50c.

Culture— Prepare the ground the same as for onions, and plant the bulbs In drills eight Inches apart, and four Inches apart In the rows, and cover two Inches deep. When the leaves turn yellow, take up the

HORSE RADISH

Horse Radish produces no seed, but Is grown from pieces of the roots. Small roots, 10c each or 40o per doz, postpaid; by express, jr„ per 100.

Culture— Mark oft rows two and one-half feet apart, in rich, moist, well prepared ground, and set the pieces of roots eighteen Inches apart In the rows, two to three inches below the surface, the small end down. Cultivate thoroughlyuntil the tops cover the ground when their shade will keep down the weeds.

KALE

Borecole, Kale or Oerman Greens are general terms applied to those classes of Cabbage which do not form heads but are used In their open growth, Some of the varieties are the most tender and delicate of any of the Cabbage tribe They are hardy and are improved rather than injured by the frost.

Culture— As far north as New York they may be sown in September and treated like Spinach, although in the south tney will live and grow throughout the winter without protection, or they may be planted and treated like winter cabbage, and will continue growing till very late. If cut when frozen, thaw out in cold water before boiling. The young shoots which start up in the spring from the old stumps are very tender and make excellent greens.

TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH- This is very hardy, and improved by a moderate frost. About thirty inches tall, with an abundance of dark green leaves, which are densely curled and cut. forming a very beautiful plant. It stands the winter in the Middle States with- out any protection. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, 14 lb 20c, lb 75c.

DWARF CURLED SCOTCH, OR GERMAN GREENS— Plant low and compact, but with large leaves curled, cut and crimped until the whole plant seems like a bunch of moss. It is well worth cultivation simply for its beauty. One of the best sorts for use, and when well grown and cooked is one of the most palatable of vegetables. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V4 lb 20c, lb 75c.

GERMAN DWARF PURPLE— Similar to the Dwarf Curled Scotch, but of a rich purple color. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V4 lb 30c, lb $1.00.

KOHL RABI

The Kohl Rabi is a vegetable interme- diate between the Cabbage and the Tur- nip, and combines the flavor of both. The edible part is a turnip shaped bulb formed by the swelling of the stem. When used for the table this should be cut when quite small, as it is then very tender and delicate, but if allowed to reach Its full size it becomes tough and stringy.

Culture— Sow In light, rich soil, as early as possible, in drills sixteen inches apart, and when well established, thin to six inches apart In the row. One or two plantings at intervals of ten days will give a succession until hot weather, when they fall to grow well, but plantings may- be made the latter part of July for fall use.

EARLY WHITE VIENNA— Very early, small, handsome, white bulb. Best early variety for table. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, VI lb 60c, lb $1.75.

EARLY PURPLE VIENNA— Nearly Identical with the last, except in color, which is a bright purple, with the leaf stems tinged with purple. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, Vi lb 75c, lb $2.25.

There Is no vegetable which Is more universally used than this, and yet few people know how inviting and appetiz- ing It Is when brought to the table fresh and unwilted, a condition In which It Is rarely, if ever, found In our markets, and which can only be se- cured by growing the plants in one’s own garden. So we earnestly urge all of our readers who can possibly do so to grow their own lettuce.

Culture— Lettuce should grow rapidly, and to attain this end it should be sown in a rich, thoroughly prepared soli. For early crop sow under glass from November to February and thin out as necessary to prevent crowding.

Keep at a moderate heat and give all the air and light possible. For early out-door culture start plants In the fall, protecting them as needed with frames or coarse cotton, or start un- der glass from January till March and harden off before setting in the open ground, which should be done as soon as the ground and weather will permit.

For general crop sow out doors as early In spring as ground can bo worked. In drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four Inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crown, tnin out and use as required. In this way a much longer succession of cuttings may be had from the same ground. Sow at Intervals of from two to three weeks throughout the summer for a continuous crop. In this, as in every other garden crop, thorough cultivation is essential. 9 &

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Grand Rapids (Seed Black) — As a lettuce for greenhouse forcing this variety undoubtedly stands at the head of the list. Leaves medium size, of light yellowish green color, much crimped and frilled, thin, but of very upright growth; forms a fair size but loose cluster of leaves, which cannot be properly called a head; crisp, tender and of good quality. Owing to its upright habit it may be planted very closely. It is of extremely rapid growth; very little liable to rot; will stand without spoil- ing a week to ten days after it is fit to cut, and retains its fresh- ness a long time after cutting. It will stand shipping a longer distance than any other variety of this class. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Early Curled Silesia (Seed White) — An early erect growing, loose heading variety, which may be used very young, when it is exceedingly sweet and well flavored; color light green; leaves much frilled and savoyed. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Early Tennis Ball (Seed Black)— A first-class head lettuce, and one of the best head lettuces for forcing under glass or early planting out doors. Plants medium size, having thick, dark green leaves, and when well grown forming compact, solid heads, which blanch easily and are crisp and tender. Should not be planted in the hot weather of summer, as it runs up to seed quickly. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Tilton’s White Star (Seed White) — A distinct sort of great merit, of the Black Seeded Simpson type, but grows larger and more rapidly, and its leaves are broader, thicker, darker and less frilled at the edge. It forms a large and solid central clus- ter of leaves, making almost a head; blanches perfectly and is of excellent quality. The plants remain long in condition for use before running to seed, and keep long after cutting without wilting. Repeated trials, both for forcing and early planting outdoors, convince us that this is a decided improvement over other varieties of this class for either purpose. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Early Prize Head. (Seed White) — The enormous demand for this old favorite proves conclusively that it has no superior where a thin, tender, crisp and sweet lettuce is wanted for the home garden or local market. Being so thin leaved and tender, it of course wilts very quickly after cutting, and so it is not adapted for growing for distant markets. Plant large, deep green, so washed with red as often to appear more red than green; forming a head of a dense mass of leaves rather than one like a cabbage, and very slow to run to seed; leaves large, nearly round, frilled at the edge, and coarsely savoyed or “blis- tered”; exceedingly crisp, tender and good flavored, and does not become bitter as early as other varieties. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Hanson (Seed White) — So well known as to hardly need any description. Plant large, forming a large, flat head, resembling that of a cabbage, and so slow to run to seed that it often fails to form any seed. Outer leaves bright green, with prominent, light covered veins; inner leaves white and usually curved and twisted at the base; very tender and sweet. We have seen heads of this variety as large as a cabbage and about as solid. It is the standard summer head lettuce. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Philadelphia Butter or Early Whitehead (Seed White) —

Many prefer a thick leaved, smooth lettuce, and to meet this demand we present this sort. Plant dark green, with many nearly round, thick leaves, formed into a very solid, round head, which stands a long time without running to seed. Leaves very thick, folded or puckered at base, the inner ones blanched to a rich yellow color, and exceedingly rich and nutty in flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Black Seeded Simpson — For those who like a large, thin, ex- ceedingly tender leaf, and for those markets which demand a large, loose cluster of leaves rather than a solid head, this is one of the best varieties either for forcing or early sowing out of doors. Plants large, forming a large, loose head; light yellow- ish-green in color, so that a little wilting is not noticed. Leaves large, thin, slightly ruffled and blistered, the inner ones nicely blanched, and even the large outside leaves are tender and of good quality. One of the best and most popular varieties for market gardeners, as it is attractive, of excellent quality, and continues a long time in condition for use. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Simpson’s Early Curled (Seed White) — Similar to the last, but the plant is a little smaller and decidedly darker in color, and the leaves are more frilled and blistered. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Brown Dutch (Seed Brown) — An old sort, noted for its hard- ness. Leaves large, thick, green, tinged with brown. It al- ways forms a large, solid head, which is somewhat coarse-look- ing, but the inner leaves are beautifully blanched, exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Desirable because of its hard- ness and fine quality. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Buttercup (Seed White) — Plants medium size, with numer- ous round, smooth leaves, which are of a beautiful yellow color, and very sweet and tender. They form medium sized, fairly solid heads, which when prepared for the table are exceedingly attractive in appearance. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Large Drumhead, or Victoria Cabbage (Seed White) — The largest of the heading lettuces. Plant very large, forming an immense loose head, bright green without and light green or white within. Leaves very large, strongly veined, coarse, but the inner ones are very crisp and tender. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Deacon (Seed White) — While this does not make as large a head as some others, the heads formed are very solid and of excellent flavor, and remains in condition for use as long as any variety in cultivation. Plant medium size, with very few outer leaves; leaves light green, very thick. This is certainly one of the best varieties for summer use. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00. i

Cos, Early White Self-Folding (Seed White) — A distinct Cos Lettuce which does not need tying up. The leaves are yellow- ish-white in color, long, narrow, upright, folding into a solid, head like that of an Early York Cabbage. This is a truly self- blanching Lettuce, is very crisp and tender and of superior flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

LEEK

Belongs to the onion family, and by some preferred to that vegetable.

Culture— Sow the seed and care for the young plants same as for onions. When the young plants are about the size of a goose quill, transplant to a prepared bed, in rows one foot apart and four or five inches in the row. Set the roots deep and draw the earth to them when cultivating, so that they may be well blanched by the time they are fit for use.

London Flag — Is the variety more cultivated in this country than any other. It is hardy and of good quality: Pkt 5c, oz 10c,

% lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Large American Flag — A variety which has become very pop- ular with some market gardeners on account of its being larger than the London Flag. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, 14 lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Large Rouen — Stem very large, but comparatively short; the leaf is very broad, but covered with whitish bloom. Stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Monstrous Carentan — The largest variety; often three inches in diameter, and becoming very white and tender; a very hardy sort. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.50.

MELON,

MUSK

The Musk Melon is too universally popular to need a n«y special de- scription.

Culture.— Cultivate as recommended for cucumbers, except that the hills should be six feet apart. Rich earth for the young plants is far better than manure, but if the latter must be used see that it is well rotted. If the plants grow very rank, more and finer fruit will be secured by pinching off the end of the shoots when about three feet long. The quality of melons o>f all varieties is largely de- pendent upon conditions of growth and ripening. Unhealthy vines or unfavorable weather produce fruit of comparatively poor flavor.

Rocky Ford — An oval-shaped netted melon, medium size, very solid; flesh thick and juicy. It is very early and produc- tive and has wonderful shipping qualities. It is popular with hotel and restaurant keepers, always a good seller and a money- 15

maker for the grower. Our seed is genuine stock from Rocky Ford. Colorado. Oz 15c, Vi lb 35c, lb $1.00.

Cosmopolitan — This grand new green-fleshed variety, com- bining as it does the Arm, sweet flesh of the French Cantilope and the delicious flavor of the American Musk Melon, is truly cosmopolitan in character. It is one of the most distinct and uniformly handsome melons ever introduced. The hardy vine Is wonderfuly productive of globular fruits, which are densely covered with gray netting. It is exceedingly sweet, melting and high flavored. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Hackensack, or Turk’s Cap — Fruit very large, flattened globe shape, ribs large and of irregular width; densely covered with coarse netting; flesh green, thick, coarse, but very sweet and fine flavored. We have taken great pains to have our stock of this true to the “Turk’s Cap” type, and after careful comparison with that of other growers do not hesitate to pronounce it the best in the country. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

Jenny Lind — An extra early green fleshed melon, and one of the sweetest in cultivation. Fruits globular or flat globe shaped, ribbed and covered with a shallow netting; medium size to small. One of the best melons for hotel and restaurant use, on account of its convenient size. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

Small Green Nutmeg — Fruit medium size, slightly ribbed, globular. Skin dark green, becoming yellow when overripe, and nearly covered with broad shallow netting. Flesh thick, a little coarse, but of line flavor. This variety is in universal de- mand for both home and market use. It is the size so much sought after by hotels and restaurants. Our stock is carefully grown and selected, and will be found first class in every par- ticular. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

Improved Large Green Nutmeg — Vines vigorous, hardy, pro- ductive; fruit very large, round, slightly flattened at both ends, ribbed, covered with coarse netting; flesh very thick and of the highest flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

Montreal — Our stock of this variety, unlike most offered, is of distinct and uniform type. Fruit of the largest size, often measuring twelve to fourteen inches in diameter; spherical, or slightly oval in shape, with regular, shallow ribs, and sparsely covered with netting; flesh light green, very juicy, sweet and of excellent flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb t'Oc.

Bay View — Fruit long and of the largest size, frequently weighing fifteen to seventeen pounds; deeply ribbed and cov- ered with coarse netting; flesh green, thick and of fine flavor. A favorite in some markets. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

Casaba, or Green Persian — One of the largest and best musk melons in cultivation. Fruit long, oval, a little pointed at each end; flesh green, very sweet. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

RED OR YELLOW FLESHED SORTS

Osage, or Improved Miller's Cream — This melon has made its way into public favor from the market rather than the gar- den, and seems to be just what people want. It is medium size, oval, slightly ribbed, dark green in color, covered more or less with shallow netting. The flesh is deep salmon color, ex- ceedingly sweet and high flavored, and is good to within a fourth, of an inch of the rind, and very thick, there being but a slight cavity in the center of even the largest fruit. A favorite variety in some markets. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V4 lb 20c, lb 60c.

Emerald Gem — The standard of excellence among the salmon fleshed varieties. Fruit small to medium size, globular, or slightly flattened at the ends, only slightly netted and ribbed. Skin deep green while young, becoming tinged with yellow as the fruit matures; flesh deep salmon yellow, thick, ripening close to the rind, and is unsurpassed in flavor. This variety has steadily grown in popular favor and in many large markets leads all other kinds. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, !b 60c.

Culture.— The essential thing Is to get a good strong vine early In the season, which may be secured by forming a large, well-drained hill of earth, made very rich with an abundance of well rotted ma- nure. which should be thoroughly mixed with the soli, for If left In a mass It will lead to the plants burning out under the hot sun, and thus to the failure of the crop. On this hill plant the seed as soon as the ground Is warm and dry, and carefully protect the young plants from Insects, and hasten their growth by the use of liquid manure.

Sweet Heart — This variety has no equal as a melon to ship to distant markets, and it is so attractive in appearance that it is readily sold when all others are a drug. Of the largest size, a little longer than thick, but nearly globular in shape. Skin

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very bright, beautiful mottled green. Flesh bright red, firm and heavy, but crisp, melting and exceedingly sweet. This melon is not only a good keeper, but it improves in quality for a long time after ripening. Seeds dark gray. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 25c, lb 75c.

Citron — Grows uniformly round and smooth, striped and mar- bled with light green. Flesh white and solid; seeds red. It should be borne in mind that this variety is not used for eating in the raw state, but for preserves, pickles, etc. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

Klondike — The earliest. The great objection to the extreme- ly early Water Melons has been their inferior quality. This has been entirely overcome in the Klondike, which is offered with full assurance of not only being remarkably early, but as sweet, delicate and melting in flavor as any variety grown. The flesh is of deep scarlet. Rind thin, and on this account is not a particularly good shipping sort. It will ripen in altitudes where it has not been thought possible to mature a good Water Melon. It is to all other varieties of Water Melons what the Early Minnesota is to Tomatoes. The earliest and of quality second to none. Pkt 10c, oz 15c, % lb 25c, lb 75c.

Kentucky Wonder — A distinct variety; long oval in shape and of, good size; skin dark green; flesh scarlet, crisp, rich and sugary; alway firm and solid; never mealy or tough. Kentucky Wonder has won first prize over such well known and popular sorts as Ironclad, Cuban Queen, Kolb’s Gem, etc. Oz 10c, *4 lb 20c, lb 60c.

Phinney’s Early — A valuable var- iety, hardy and a sure cropper.

Vines vigorous and productive, fruiting q u i t e J early; fruit meT dium size, ob-j long, smooth] marbled with two^ shades of green; rind thin, flesh pink, very sweet, tender and crisp.

Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Peerless, or Ice Cream— The best melon for private gardens and for market gardeners who deliver direct to consumers, but is also grown exten- sively in some sections for shipping in carload lots distances of two or three hundred miles.

Vines moderately vig- orous, hardy, produc- tive; fruit medium size, oval, finely mottled ; rind thin; flesh bright scarlet, solid to the center, crisp, tender, and of the highest flav- or. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Black Spanish —

Vines small, so that they may be planted closer than most sorts. Fruit round, very dark green, with sweet scarlet flesh and black seed. It is not so large as some of the other sorts, but is very hardy and a certain cropper. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 50c.

Gypsy, or Georgia Rattlesnake — One of the largest varieties, and stands shipment long distances. Fruit cylindrical, square at the ends, smooth! distinctly striped and mottled light and dark green. Flesh bright scarlet and very sweet. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 50c.

crisp and sugary. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Dixie — A popular market sort. Vines vigorous, large growing and hardy; fruit medium size to large, about one-third longer than thick. Color of skin dark green striped with a lighter shade; rind thin but tough; flesh bright scarlet, ripens closely to the rind, is of the best quality and free from the hard, coarse center which is so objec- tionable a feature of many ship- ping melons. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 50c.

Round Light Icing— Fruit me- dium size, round, very light green or white, mottled with slightly darker green. Flesh bright, light red, very sweet and tender. By many this is con- sidered the best of all melons. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 50c.

Dark Icing — Fruit is large, nearly round, dark green, very indis- tinctly mottled with lighter shade. Flesh very rich, bright red. The juice, which is

very abundant, is of rich, deep color and flows so freely as to be available as a drink. All of our stocks of Icing Melon are pure and perfectly distinct, showing very uniformly the character istics of each sort as described. Repeated trials have demon- strated that our stock of the Icing varieties are very much more pure and distinct than those obtainable elsewhere. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Kolb’s Gem — Vines of medium

size, but remarkably vigorous and

healthy. Leaves of medium size,

deeply cut with a peculiar frilled edge. Fruit of the largest size, round or slightly oval, marked with irregular mottled stripes of dark and light green. Outer rind or shell exceedingly hard and firm, making it a popular sort for ship- ping long distances. Flesh bright red, solid, a little coarse, but sweet and tender. Seeds dark gray. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 50c.

Boss — The very dark green long fruit has very bright red, exceed- ingly sweet flesh, extending to within one-fourth inch of the rind. A splendid sort for the home garden, but too thin rinded for shipping. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, %, lb 20c lb 50c.

Mountain Sweet — A large, oval variety; rind green; flesh scarlet and quite solid to the center, very sweet and delicious. This is an old standard sort, and one of the best for the home garden. Pkt 5c, oz 10, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

MUSTARD

White English — The leaves are light green, mild and tendei when young; seed light yellow. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 40c.

Southern Giant Curled — This mustard is very highly es- teemed in the South, where the seed is sown in the fall, and the plants used very early in the spring as a salad. Our stock is the true curled leaf. The seed is brown and produces plants which often grow two feet high and of greated breadth, forming enor- mous bunches. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 15c, lb 50e.

OKRA

Culture. — Sow the seed thinly In dry, warm soil, in shallow drills two feet apart. After the plants are up, thin them out to nine inches apart; hoe frequently and draw a little earth to the stems as they continue to grow. Gather the pods when quite green, and about an inch and a half long.

White Velvet — This variety is a great improvement on the old White or the Green. The plant is of medium height, bearing a large crop of white, smooth, tender pods, which retain their tenderness until nearly full size. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lh 15c, lb 50c.

Cuban Queen — Fruit medium size to large, globular or oval; skin striped light and dark green in sharp contrast; rind medium thick, but stands shipment well. Flesh bright red, solid, very

Dwarf White — The longest podded variety. Two feet high, very productive, mature pods a foot long, very thick and fleshy. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 15c, lb 50c.

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should be sown as soon as the gotten ready, and can be done seed drill. This should be care- (testlng It by running It over the to sow the desired quantity of seed one-half Inch deep. The quantity with the soil, the seed used onions desired. Thin seeding onions than thick. Four or usual quantity needed to Ve use a drill with a roller drill has none, the ground with a hand roller lmme- is planted.

^Australian Brown — (See back of cover.)

Globe Weathersfield — Something new, that is not simply a novelty. A very merito- rious onion, and one that we can honestly recommend for general use. It has all the good qualities of the well-known Red Weathersfield and is much earlier. Per- fectly globular in shape, with very small neck ; smooth and very uniform in size. A splendid keeper, always sweet and tender. Our stock of seed comes direct from the propagator and is of the purest strain. Pkt 10c, oz 25c, y4 lb 85c, lb $3.00.

Yellow Danvers, or Long Keeper — This is the variety planted almost exclusively in the Northwest for the reason that the crop can be kept in good condition through our long, wet, warm ■winters. Many cars of this variety went East the past season in May after the Eastern California crops were rotted and out of the way. While the Mammoth Silver King and Prizetaker are far more profit- able for a home market, that is a retail trade, because they com- mand a fancy price, still we ad- vise the Yellow Danvers for gen- eral crop. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Yellow Globe Danvers — The ideal Danvers onion was orig- inally oval or nearly flat, and it has been thought by many that its small neck and splendid ripening habit could only be ob- tained in onions of that shape, but by careful selection and breeding developed a strain hav- ing to a remarkable degree the ripening habit and small neck of the original Danvers and yet de- cidedly globular in form, thus giving larger yields and hand- somer bulbs without sacrificing any of the good qualities of the most popular of yellow onions.

A trial will convince the most conservative planter that this is a real improvement. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V, Jb 30c, lb $1.00.

size, small neck, bright purplish color; good keeper and always a good seller. Oz 25c, y4 lb 50c, lb $1.75.

Mammoth Silver King — In appearance this is the most strik- ing onion grown. We hardly know which to commend the most, its large size, symmetrical appearance and beautiful silvery flesh, or its sweetness, tenderness and mild flavor. These quali- ties make it not only the best for exhibition and fancy high- priced trade, but for the home table it is unsurpassed. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, y4 lb 60c, lb $2.00.

White Portugal, or American Silverskin — A large, flat onion of mild flavor, fine for early winter use, and much esteemed for pickling. It is the best keeper of the white varieties. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, y4 lb 75c, lb $2.25.

White Barletta — A new kind, earlier than the Queen, pro- ducing small flat bulbs; a fine variety for sets and superior for pickling. Oz 15c, % lb 60c, lb $2.00.

White Silverskin — The bulbs are comparatively small and very white. Grow rapidly when young. Very valuable for bunch- ing. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, y4 lb 50c, lb $1.50.

White Globe — Yields abundantly, producing handsome and uniformly globe-shaped bulbs. The flesh is firm, fine-grained, and of mild flavor. Sometimes called Southport White Globe. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, y4 lb 75c, lb $2.25.

FOREIGN ONIONS

The following varieties have been tested in this country, and have given perfect satisfaction. The flavor of the Italian varieties is mild, and they are every way well adapted to culin- ary purposes.

Queen — A silver-skinned variety, of quick growth and remark- able keeping qualities. If sown in early spring it will produce onions one to two inches in diameter early in summer, and if sown in July, will, with favorable weather, be ready to pull late in autumn, and be sound and fit for use until the following sum- mer. Particularly valuable for pickles. If sown thickly, they will mature perfect, hard onions from one-half to three-quarters of an inch in diameter. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, y4 lb 65c, lb $1.50.

Giant White Italian Tripoli — A large, beautiful, pure white, flat onion of mild and excellent flavor. Will produce a some-

ONIO

Prizetaker — This onion is perfectly globe-shaped, with bright straw-colored skin; the necks are very small and the onions always ripen up hard. An excellent keeper, exceedingly fine flavor, grows to an enormous size, onions weighing six pounds having been grown from seed the first year. The prize onion of this variety last year weighed six poundB and two ounces. Pkt 6c, oz 20c. Vi lb 60c, IT) $1.75.

Extra Early Red — A medium sized flat variety; an abundant producer, and very uniform in shape and size; moderately strong flavored, and comes into use nearly two weeks earlier than the Large Red Weathersfield; very desirable for early market use. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, y4 lb 40c, lb $1.40.

Large Red Wethersfield — This Is the standard red variety. Large size, skin deep purplish-red, form round, somewhat flat- tened, flesh purplish-white, moderately fine grained, and stronger flavored than any of the other kinds. Very productive, the best keeper, and one of the most popular for general cultivation. Pkt 5c. oz 15c. V, IT) 40c. lb $1.50.

Southport Red Globe — A very productive variety, of medium

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what larger onion from seed than our White Portugal; but to attain their full size the plants should be started very early in a hot-bed and set out in rich soil. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 60c, lb $2.

Giant Rocca — An Immense onion. Globular in form, skin light brown, flesh mild and tender. It will produce a large onion from seed the first season, but to attain the largest growth, very small bulbs or sets should be set out the second spring, when they will continue increasing in size instead of producing seed, as is the case with American onions. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, Vi lb 75c, lb $2.50.

BULBS OR SETS

Top Sets, or Buttons — These produce on the top of the stalk instead of seed, a number of small bulbs or onions, about the size of acorns, which, if planted, will produce a large onion, maturing earlier than from seed. The large onion produces the top onion, and the little top onion produces the large onion. Pkt 30c lb postpaid; by express 20c, or 5 lbs 80c.

Yellow Button Sets — 30c lb postpaid; by express 20c, or 5 lbs 80c.

PARSNIP

Culture. — They do best on deep, rich, sandy soil, but will make good roots on any soil which is deep, mellow and moderately rich, but fresh manure is apt to make the roots coarse and ill shaped. As the seed is sometimes slow to germinate, it should be sown as early as possible in drills two feet to two and one-half feet apart; cover one-half inch deep, and press the soil firmly over the seed; give frequent cultivation, and thin the plants four to the foot.

Long White Dutch, or Sugar — Roots very long, white, smooth, tender, sugary and of most excellent flavor. Very hardy, and will keep through winter without protection. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Hollow Crown or Guernsey — Roots comparatively short, ending somewhat abruptly with a small tap root; grows mostly below the surface; has a very smooth, clean skin, and is easily distinguished by the leaves arising from a depression on the top or crown of root. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

PEAS

Culture.— For early peas the soil should be light, warm and sheltered, but for general crop a moderately heavy soil is better. Fresh manure, very rich or wet, mucky soil should be avoided, as they cause a rank growth of vine at the cost of the quality of the peas; such soil is often the cause of the early sorts maturing unevenly. Sow as early as possible a few of the earliest varieties on warm, quick soil, pre- pared the fall before. The general crop can be delayed until later, but we have met with better success from sowing all the varieties com- paratively early, depending for succession upon selecting sorts that follow each other in ripening. The peas will mature earlier if covered only one inch deep, and where earliness is the most important thing, they may be treated in that way, but larger pods and more of them will be produced if the seed is planted in trenches three to six inches deep, covered with one or two inches of soil until the plants are above the surface, then filling the trenches; this will secure deep rooting, prevent mildew and prolong the bearing season. If the peas are covered to the full depth at first, or if water is allowed to stand in the trenches, they will not make a good stand of healthy plants.

KC^CCC4 EXTRA EARLY SORTS

Earliest of All, or Alaska — Smooth, blue pea, which in evenness of growth of vine and early maturity of pods is unequaled by any other extra early pea. Vines two to two and one-half feet high, unbranched, bearing four to seven long pods, which are filled with medium-sized, dark-green peas of excellent flavor. Pkt 10c, lb 15c.

First and Best — By most careful comparison we are convinced that this is the earliest and most even stock of white extra early peas in existence, maturing so well together that a single picking, or at most, two, will secure the entire crop. Vines vigorous and hardy, two to two and one-half feet high, unbranched, bearing three to seven straight pods, having five to seven medium-size, smooth peas of good quality. Dry pea medium size, smooth, yellowish-white. Pkt 10c, lb 15c.

American Wonder — A variety whose stout, branching vines only grow about nine inches high, and are covered with long, well- filled pods, containing seven or eight large, exceedingly sweet, tender and well-flavored peas, nearly as early as First and Best. Dry pea medium size, much wrinkled and flattened, pale green. We have taken great pains in growing our stock, and know it to be pure and true. Pkt 10c, lb 15c.

Nott’s Excelsior — This variety is nearly as early as the American Wonder, and the vine is decidedly larger, growing to a height of from 12 to 15 inches, and bearing an immense crop of pods, which are larger and invariably well filled with peas of

the best quality. The dry peas are green, large, wrinkled, often flattened. Market gardeners use more of this sort than of any other wrinkled pea. Pkt 10c, lb 20c.

McLean’s Little Gem — A very desirable, early dwarf, green, wrinkled variety, grow- ing about fifteen inches high. When in a green state it is very large, sweet and of de- licious flavor. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

SECOND EARLY SORTS

McLean’s Advancer — A green wrinkled variety, about two and a half feet high, with broad, long pods, which are abundantly pro- duced and well filled to the end. Considered by some the best of its season, which is directly after Premium Gem, and is of most excellent flavor. This pea is used very extensively by the market gardeners in the vicinity of New York, on account of its great pro- ductiveness, the fine appearance of its pods, and its fine flavor. It is very largely used among canners, as the skin will stand cooking without breaking.

After careful comparison with other stocks we are convinced that ours is the best. Pkt 10c, lb 14c.

Bliss’ Everbearing — A variety maturing soon after the Gems, and continuing a long time in bearing.

Vine stout, about eighteen inches high, bearing at the top six to ten broad pods. If these are removed as they mature, and the season and soil are favor- able, the plant will throw out from the axil of each leaf, branches bearing pods which will mature in suc- cession, thus prolonging the season. The large wrinkled peas cook very quickly, are tender, of su- perior flavor, and preferred by many to any other sort. Pkt 10c, lb 20c.

Telephone — This pea has proved to be a valuable acquisition. Vines large, with large, coarse leaves.

Pods very large, filled with immense peas, which are tender, sweet, and of excellent flavor. Notwithstand- ing the large amount of inferior and spurious stock which has been sold, no pea of recent introduction has gained more rapidly in popularity than this, thus showing that it has sterling merit, which gardeners appreciate. The stock we offer is prolific and has been carefully selected. Pkt 10c, lb 15c.

LATER SORTS

Yorkshire Hero — Vines stout, about two feet high, bearing at the top a number of broad pods filled with large peas, which keep a long time in season, and never become as hard as most sorts. They are of fine quality and will be preferred to any other by those who like a rich, marrow-like pea. Pkt 10c, lb 12 %c.

Improved Stratagem — A sort in which the good qualities which gave the old Stratagem its popularity, are so developed as to make this a distinct variety. We do not hesitate to pronounce this by far the best of the large podded peas; the pods are of immense size, uniformly filled with very large, dark green peas of the finest quality; vine medium height, but stocky, with

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broad, light green leaves, and bearing an abund- ance of large, handsome pods; one of the very best varieties for market gardeners. Pkt 10c, Jb 20c.

Champion of England — Universally admitted to be one of the richest and best flavored peas, and very productive. Height four or five feet; seed whitish-green and much shriveled. Very inferior and mixed stocks of this sort are often offered, but when the seed is as well grown and selected as that we offer, we consider this variety equal in quality to any in cultivation, and the best of its season, either for the amateur or market gar- dener. Pkt 10c, lb 12%c.

Abundance — A second early variety, attaining a height of three feet. Pods 3 to 3% Inches long, roundish and well filled, containing six to eight large wrinkled peas of excellent quality. This variety is remarkable for branching directly from the roots. Pkt 10c, lb 15c.

Large White Marrowfat — Cultivated very extensively for the summer crop. About five feet high, of strong growth. Pods large, cylin- drical, rough, light colored and well filled; seeds large, smooth, round and yellow or white, according to the soil in which they are grown. It is excellent for summer use, but inferior In quality to the new sorts, although undoubtedly one of the most productive of the garden vari- eties. Pkt 5c, lb 12%c.

Large Black Eye Marrowfat — An excellent variety, growing about five feet high; pods large; a prolific bearer, and can be recom- mended as one of the very best Marrowfat sorts. Pkt 10c, lb 12%c.

FIELD PEAS

Canadian, Blue Russian, Wrinkled, Swiss — Mar- ket price.

EDIBLE POD OR SUGAR

Melting Sugar — Grows to the height of five feet, bears a profusion of large, broad pods, which are so brittle that they snap without any string. It should be used in much the same way as a Wax bean. The pods when cooked are very sweet and tender. Pkt 15c, lb 25c.

Very Dwarf Sugar — Unusually dwarf, very similar in habit to the American Wonder. The pods are beautifully crimped, are of unusual size for such a small-growing sort, and are of exquisite, melting quality. Pkt 15c, lb 25c.

PEPPER

Culture— The same as for egg plant; the plums need quite as much heat to perfect them, but mature sooner and may be sown later, or even planted out of doors after warm weather has fairly set In Guano. hen dung, or any other bird manure, hoed into surface soil when the plants arc about six inches high, will wonderfully increase the prod- uct and also improve the quality of the fruit.

Red Cherry — Plant tall, bearing a profusion of bright red, round fruit, which is very pungent when ripe. The plant is very hand- some and an ornament to the garden. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, % lb 75c, lb $2.25.

Red Chili — Used in the manufacture of pepper sauce. Pods sharply conical and ex- ceedingly pungent when ripe. Requires a long, warm season. The plants should be started quite early in hot bed. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, % lb 75c, lb $2.25.

Ruby King — An Improved American sort reaching the largest size, yet retaining the symmetrical shape of the smaller sorts. It is very bright colored; beautiful, sweet and

mild flavored and one of the best for stuffed pickles. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, % lb 75c, lb $2.25. . >1

Large Squash — Fruit large, flat, tomato shaped, more or less ribbed; skin smooth and glossy; flesh mild, thick meated and pleasant to the taste, al- though possessing more pungency than the other large sorts; very product- ive and the best variety for pickling. One of the earliest and most certain to mature. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, V4 lb 75c, lb $2.25.

Long Red Cayenne — A long, slim, pointed pod, and when ripe of a bright red color. Extremely strong and pungent. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, V4 lb 75c, lb $2.25.

Golden Dawn — Plants quite dwarf, but very prolific. Fruit medium size and of inverted bell shape, rich, golden yellow color, with very thick, sweet, mild flavored flesh. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, % lb 75c, lb $2.25.

Large Bell or Bull Nose — A very large sort of inverted bell shape, suitable for filling or for a mixed pickle. Flesh thick, hard and less pungent than most other sorts. ti» Pkt 5c, oz 25c, % lb 75c, lb $2.25.

Sweet Mountain — Plants very vigorous and productive, growing upright, with moderately large leaves. Fruit very large, long, often eight inches or more in length, by two or three in diameter; very smooth and handsome, being when green of a bright, deep green color, entirely free from any purple tinge, and when mature, of a rich red. Flesh very thick, sweet and mild flavored. Well suited to use as a stufTed pickle. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, Vt lb 75c, lb $2.25.

PUMPKIN

The pumpkin more properly belongs to the farm than the garden, especially as it readily mixes with and injures the quality of the squash.

Culture.— Pumpkins are not so particular In regard to soil as melons or cucumbera, but In other respects are cultivated the same, though on a larger scale. They are generally raised between hills of corn, but may be planted with success In fields by themselves. I ' jin

Mammoth Potiron Pumpkin — The king of all Pumpkins. Has been grown to weigh over 225 pounds, and in France, where it is from, it is said to reach the enormous weight of 300 pounds. It has a salmon-colored skin, flesh bright yellow, fine grain, and of excellent quality, a splendid keeper. It is truly a colossal variety, and if you wish to astonish your neighbors and win first pre- mium at county or state fair, do not fail to include a packet of Mammoth Pot- iron Pumpkin in your order. Pkt 10c, oz 15c, % lb 50c. lb $1.50.

Pie — Although introduced as Pie Squash we consider this a true Pumpkin, and a real acquisition. Fruit small, nearly round. Smooth yellow skin, cov- ered with gray netting. Fruit very thick, sweet and fine flavored. Makes very delicious pies. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, lb 15c, lb 60c.

Large Yellow — Grows to a large size and is adapted for cooking purposes and feeding stock. It is irregular in shape and size, some being depressed and flattened at the ends, others round or elongated; of deep, rich, yellow color, of fine grain and excellent flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 16c, lb 50c.

Sweet Cheese, or Kentucky Field — By far the best variety for planting in the South. Large, oblong, mottled, light green and yellow, with very thick, sweet, tender yellow flesh. Pkt 6c, oz 10c. 14 lb 15c, lb 50c.

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Culture.— For the home garden sow on rich, sandy soil as early In

the spring as it is fit to work. For forcing sow in hot-beds, having very rich, sandy soil, made perfectly level, scattering evenly over the whole surface from sixty to one hundred and fifty seeds to the square foot. Cover with one-half inch of soil sifted on, and attend carefully to the watering and airing. If the bed is a good one the whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to thirty days after planting. In open ground culture sow in drills twelve inches apart and thin to such a distance in the row as to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda will greatly stimulate growth and insure tender, brittle roots. _Successional sowings from one week to ten days apart will keep up a supply. After the hot weather of summer begins it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties, as they do not become tough and stringy nor pithy so quickly as the early sorts.

EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES— TURNIP SHAPED.

Early Scarlet Turnip — This has as small a top and is as early as any variety in cultivation, making it one of the best for forcing. Roots fit for use may he had in three weeks or less from time of sowing. Roots small, globular, deep rich red color; flesh white, crisp and tender when young. May be planted very closely, owing to its small tops. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 65c.

Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped — One of the handsom- est of the turnip radishes and a great favorite in many large markets, for early planting outdoors. While it is not a dis- tinctively forcing radish, it is but little later than the best of that class, and will give entire satisfaction, where extreme ear- liness is not the primary object. Roots slightly flattened on the under side, color very deep scarlet with a white tip, flesh white and of the best quality. We recommend this as one of the best for early planting, either for home or market use. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 65c.

Rosy Gem— The favorite variety, for outdoor cultivation. Medium size, uniform shape, color bright scarlet, sharply con- trasting with white tip, which makes it most attractive. It grows quickly, maturing in twenty-five days. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 55c.

Early White, Turnip Rooted — A little flatter than the Scar- let Turnip Rooted and pure white in color. It has a very small top; white, semi-transparant flesh, and is slightly later than the Scarlet Turnip in maturing, but will stand more heat and remain longer in condition for use. An inferior strain is often sold under the name of White Boy. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 65c.

OLIVE SHAPED.

Early Scarlet, Olive Shaped— In the form of an olive, ter- minating in a very slim tap root. Skin scarlet; neck small; flesh rose colored, tender and excellent. Early and well adapt- ed for forcing or general crop. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 65c.

Early White, Olive Shaped — Differs from the Scarlet Olive Shaped in color and in being a little longer. The roots, when well grown, are clear white. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 65c.

French Breakfast — A medium sized radish, olive shaped, small top, of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, except near the tip, which is pure white. A splen- did variety for the table, on account of its excellent quality and its beautiful color. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, *4 lb 20c, lb 65c.

LONG VARIETIES.

Long Brightest Scarlet, White Tipped— The brightest and handsomest scarlet color we have seen in any radish. We think this variety is a decided improvement in earliness and color over other varieties of this class. It makes roots fit for use in about twenty-five days, when planted outdoors. It has a small top and no tendency to* neckiness. It may also be used for forcing; grows to the same size as Wood’s Early Frame. Mar- ket gardeners should use this for early planting, as its color

alone will make it sell. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 65c.

Early Long Scarlet, Short Top, Improved — This is a standard vari- ety for private garden or market use, particularly for outdoor cul- ture. It grows six or seven inches long, half out of the ground, is uni- formly straight and smooth ; is very brittle and crisp, and of quick growth; color bright scarlet; top small. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 65c.

Improved Chartier — Although this American variety is too strong growing to be used for forcing, it is one of the very best for sowing outdoors. The roots come to usa- ble size very early, remaining hard and crisp until they reach a diame- ter of one and one-half or two inches, and so furnish good roots two or three times as long as any of the above. Roots scarlet- rose above, shading into white at the tip. They are long, cylindrical for the upper two-thirds, and then gradually taper to the tip. Flesh white, crisp and mild flavored. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 65c.

Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger — Earlier than the last, with straight, smooth, white roots; flesh white, very tender, crisp and juicy. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 65c.

Long Black Summer — In this distinct sort we have a true summer radish, which may be planted from March to July and treated in every way as any other, and if planted late is as good in every respect for winter use as the Long Black Spanish Win- ter. Top very much smaller than that variety; roots a little shorter, more symmetrical, and smoother skin; tapers more abruptly at the tip; color of skin much deeper black; flesh as white and firm; flavor about as pungent. The handsomest black radish, and is worthy of a thorough trial. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 65c.

White Strasburg — This grows to the largest size and is usa- ble when quite small, thus covering a long season. The mature roots are four to five inches long and about two inches thick; very white; the flesh is exceedingly crisp and tender. One of the best of the large summer sorts. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 65c.

Early White Giant Stuttgart — Root large, often four inches in diameter, top shaped. Skin white; flesh white and crisp, and not becoming strong oY pithy until very late, so that those not used as a summer radish can be stored for winter use. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, y4 lb 20c, lb 65c.

WINTER VARIETIES.

Culture. — Sow about the same time as winter turnips, on light, rich soil, in drills eighteen inches apart; give frequent cultivation, and thin two to six inches apart, according to size of the variety. For winter use pull before severe frost, and store in damp sand in cellar.

Scarlet China, Winter — Roots cylindrical, or largest at the bottom, tapering abruptly to a small top. Skin very smooth and of a bright rose color; flesh firm, like the Black Spanish, but more pungent. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 25c, lb 80c.

California Mammoth White China, Winter — First introduced into this country by the Chinese in California. It is pure white, about one foot long and two or three inches through, tapering regularly to the tip. The flesh is ten,der and crisp, keeping well through the winter. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 25c, lb 80c.

Long Black Spanish, Winter — One of the latest as well as the hardiest of the radishes; an excellent sort for winter use. Roots oblong, black, of very large size and firm texture. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 65c.

Round Black Spanish, Winter — Roots round, sometimes top- shaped, three or four inches in diameter; skin black; flesh white, very compact and highly flavored. An excellent sort for winter, as the roots keep a long time. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 65c.

RHUBARB, OR PIETPLANT

Victoria— Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Giant— Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Linnaeus — Pkt 5c, oz 16c, y4 lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Rhubarb Roots — 15c each, $1 per doz by express; by mail, prepaid, 25c each, $2 per doz.

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SPINAGE

Gorman, Spln&t.

French, Eplnard.

Culture. — Should be planted In very rich ground, the richer the better. Sow In drills one foot apart and commence thinning out the plants when the leaves are an inch wide. All should be cut before hot weath- er. or It will be tough and stringy. For early spring use the seed should be sown early In autumn. In the north the plants will require a slight pro- tection of leaves or straw, but In the southern states no protection Is neces- sary. and they will continue their growth most of the winter.

The Spinach is very hardy, ex- tremely wholesome and palatable, and makes a delicious dish of greens, re- taining its bright green color after cooking.

Round Summer — This variety is generally preferred for early spring sowing, and is the most popular with our market gar- deners; the leaves are large, thick and fleshy, not quite so hardy as the Prickly Winter, but stands the winter very well. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V, lb 15c, lb 35c.

Savoy Leaved — The earliest variety and one of the best to plant in autumn for early spring use. Plant of upright growth, with narrow, pointed leaves, which are savoyed like those of cabbage. It grows quickly to a suitable size for use, but soon runs to seed. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 15c, lb 35c.

Improved Thick Leaved — An Improvement on the preceding, with larger and thicker leaves, and of more substance. Par- ticularly recommended for market garden use. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 15c, lb 35c.

Long Standing — An improved round seeded strain of excel- lent merit, having all the good qualities of the ordinary sorts. It is especially desirable because it goes to seed much later than any other variety. This will be highly appreciated by market gardeners. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 15c, lb 35c.

Long Standing Prickly — The plants mature a little later than the round leaved sorts, but furnish a large quantity of very thick and well flavored leaves. This is one of the best sorts for market gardeners. Has prickly seed. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 15c, lb 35c.

Prickly Winter — The hardiest variety, and will withstand the severest weather, with only a slight protection of leaves or straw. The seed is prickly, leaves triangular, oblong or arrow shaped. It is employed for fall sowing, which in this latitude is made about the first of September. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 15c, lb 35c.

SQUASH

Culture.— The plants are very tender and sensitive to cold, and planting must be de- layed until settled warm weather. The general principles of culture are the same as those given for cu- cumbers and melons, but the plants are less particular as to soil.

The summer varieties should be planted four to six feet apart each way. and the winter sorts eight to ten.

Three plants are suffi- cient for a hill. Care should be taken not to break the stems from the squashes Intended for winter use, as the slightest Injury will Increase the liability to decay.

Early Yellow Bush Scallop— An early, flat scallop shaped variety, color yellow, flesh pale yellow and well flavored; very productive; used when young and tender. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 30c, lb 60c.

Early White Bush Scallop — Similar in form to the preceding, but with a clear white skin, and more tender and delicate flesh. By many considered the best of summer varieties. Pkt 5c, oz 10c. Vi lb 30c, lb 60c.

Mammoth Summer Crookneck — It is the beBt summer squash, and for these reasons: It is twice as large as the ordinary Sum-

mer Crookneck, far more warty, and several days earlier. This combination of earliness, large size and wartiness, which adds so much to its attractiveness, makes it altogether the most desirable squash for the market or private garden. Pkt 5c. oz 10c, V4 lb 20c, lb 60c.

White Summer Crookneck — Introduced in 1895. This novelty is the result of several years’ careful selection and will be cer- tain to give general satisfaction. The ivory white fruit of this new, distinct and beautiful variety always attracts attention, as it is much handsomer than the Yellow Summer Crookneck. It comes perfectly true, and has pleased all who have tried it. Our stock can be relied upon to produce fruits uniform in shape, form and color and unequaled in beauty and quality. Pkt 10c, oz 20c, VI lb 60c, lb $2.00.

Mammoth White Bush Scallop — Many seedsmen have listed Mammoth White Bush Scallop Squash, but until this stock in 1895, there was no uniformly large, clear white scalloped squash in trade. We have carefully compared our stock with that ob- tained elsewhere and find it much superior, the fruit being larger, clear white and of handsome form. The best of the scal- loped squashes. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V4 lb 25c, lb $1.00.

WINTER VARIETIES

Boston Marrow — A fall and winter variety, very popular in the Boston market. Of oval form; skin thin, when ripe, bright orange mottled with light cream color; flesh rich salmon yellow, fine grained, and for sweetness and excellence unsurpassed, but not as dry as the Hubbard. We have an unusually good stock of this sort. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 60c.

Early Prolific Marrow — A variety developed by selection from the Boston Marrow, but much earlier and the earliest of the winter varieties. Fruit small, of deep orange color netted with cream; shape similar to Boston Marrow, flesh thick, deep yellow, of fine quality. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, Vi lb 20c, lb 60c.

Hubbard — This is a superior variety, and the best winter squash known; flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and rich flavored; keeps perfectly good throughout the winter; boils or bakes exceedingly dry, and is esteemed. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V4 lb 20c, lb 60c.

Warted Hubbard — A Hubbard squash, large, blackish green, hard as wood, with warty knobs all over it, satisfies even the inexperienced observer that it is rich in quality, a keeper and thick fleshed. Such will sell at sight, while ordinary small, irreg- ular, poorly colored specimens stay on the stand until they rot. This strain has become very popular. Oz 10c, Vi lb 25c, lb 80c.

Mammoth Chili — An exceedingly large variety; 200-pound specimens adorn our exhibitions and amaze the visitors. It affords palatable food for both man and beast. Oz 15c, y4 lb 35c, lb $1.00.

SUGAR CANE

See Grain and Field Seed page.

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OUR

1901

HUBBARD

The -

Purest Strain

..of..

Hubbard

Squash

Ever Offered

We have taken the utmost care in selecting this Seed and guarantee it to be the purest stock of Hubbard Squash that can be had anywhere.

Its keeping qualities are unsurpassed, also its flavor, and its flesh is bright and of exceedingly fine grain.

It yields not small, ill-shaped Squashes, but every one is large and uniform in shape. Its shell is very thin and brittle.

A large package of this superior strain for 10c; I oz., 20c; 1-4 lb., 40c; I lb., 75c.

Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster

Culture.— It Succeeds best In light, well enriched soil which should be stirred to a good depth. If it is necessary to use manure, it should be very fine and well rotted, for if it is fresh and coarse the roots will grow irregular and ill-shaped. Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip. The roots are per- fectly hardy and may remain out all winter, but should be dug early in spring, as they de- teriorate rapidly after growth commences. Store a quantity for winter use in a pit, or in a cellar in damp earth or sand.

Large White — The old sort. Roots medium size, smooth; flesh white. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 30c, lb $1.00.

Mammoth Sandwich Island

— This is in every way su- perior to the old sort, being larger, stronger growing and less liable to branch. Inval- uable to market gardeners. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

PARSLEY

Culture— It requires rich mellow soil. The seed is even slower than parsnip in germi- nating, and should be sown as early as pos- sible in the spring, in drills one foot apart, and when the plants are well up, thin to one foot in the row. When the leaves become old and dull they may be cut off and the piant will start a new growth, which will be brighter and better curled. The fern leaved and moss curled varieties make beautiful border plants.

Plain — Leaves plain or flat and very dark colored. It is often preferred on this account because of its hardiness. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, i lb 20c, lb 60c.

Champion Moss Curled— A compact growing, finely cut and much curled variety, of a bright green color. Owing to its fine color and density of foliage it is much sought after. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, i lb 20c, lb 60c.

Fine Triple Curled, or Myatt’s Garnishing — A fine free growing but not large variety. The plants bear a great number of leaves, which are so abundant and so finely curled that they re- semble a bunch of moss. The leaves are bright, pale green, and exceedingly handsome. Greatly prized for garnishing and table decoration. One of the best for market or private gardens. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, i lb 20c, lb 60c.

Turnip Rooted, or Hamburg — The root, which resembles a small parsnip, is the edible portion of this variety, which is ex- tensively grown and used for flavoring soups, etc. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, i lb 20c, lb 60c.

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TOMATO

Culture— Tomatoes do best on light, warm, not over- rich soil, and success depunds ugon securing a rapid, vigorous, unchecked growth during the early part of the season. Sow In hot-beds f rom six to eight weeks before they cau be set out of doors, which Is when danger from frost is past ; when the plants have four leaves transplant Into shal- low boxes or cold frames, setting them fouror five inches apart ; give plenty of air. and endeavor to secure a vigorous but steady and healthy growth, so that at the time of setting In the open ground they will be strong and stocky. Set out of doors as soon as danger from frost Is over, but before doing so harden off the plants by gradually ex- posing them to the night air and by the withdrawal of wuter until the wood becomes hard and the leaves thick and of a dark green color. Transplant carefully and culti- vate well as long as the vines will permit.

There are many other varieties offered by various seedsmen and we know that some of them are of great excellence, but we have not found any that were su- perior to some on our list. We think a careful reading of the descriptions will enablo one to select a sort from our Hat which will suit and be as good or better than can be procured elsewhere. But we do wish to call particular attention to the first two varieties mentioned, as we believe them to be nearer perfect than any other varieties ever offered.

Crimson Cushion — Is more symmetrical in shape and is thicker through from stem to "blossom end” than any other variety; in fact, so marked is this characteristic that it is fre- quently almost round. The color is brilliant scarlet crimson, un- tinged with purple, and ripens up almost completely to the stem. The Crimson Cushion, like the Ponderosa, is almost seedless, requiring from 10 to 12 bushels of ripe fruit to produce one pound of seed, whereas a pound of seed is realized from three bushels of ordinary toma- toes. These figures tell better than any description the “seed- less” character of this grand variety. The flesh is firm and "meaty,” and of superb quality.

It is enormously prolific and early for so large a tomato. Pkt 10c, oz 25c, % lb 75c, lb $2.50.

Honor Bright — A distinct va- riety whose color changes dur- ing the ripening period are very beautiful. In its green state it is an almost white waxen green, changing to a bright lemon and from that to a light orange, and at maturity it is a bright red. A splendid cropper, quite early and hardy, and its solidity makes it a good shipper as well as a table variety. It is des- tined to become one of the most popular varieties for general purposes. Pkt 15c, oz 25c, Vi lb 75c, lb $2.50.

Atlantic Prize — The Atlantic Prize ripens up a large propor- tion of its crop the earliest of any. We do not hesitate to pro- nounce it the largest, smoothest, best flavored and brightest col- ored extra early tomato. Vine medium size, with few leaves, very hardy, bearing the fruit low down on the stem and in enor- mous clusters, which ripen all together. Those whose trade demands that they have a large, smooth, good flavored, very early fruit, will find this variety to be just what they want. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, Vi lb 60c, lb $2.00.

Early Michigan — There is no better variety than this for gen- eral market or family use. For smoothness and regularity of shape, uniformity of size, color and freedom from rot or crack- ing, this variety is unsurpassed. It is not only an extremely smooth and perfectly shaped tomato, but it is also very early, ripening its first fruit almost as early as any sort. Vines large, with dark green leaves; vigorous, large and wonderfully pro- ductive, being, under high culture, one of the heaviest croppers; fruit medium size to large, and, unlike most varieties, grows larger as the season advances, perfectly smooth, solid, but with- out any core; deep, rich red color and of excellent flavor. This kind Is admirably adapted to canners’ use. Pkt 6c, oz 20c, Vi lb 60c, !b $2.00.

Optimus — One of the best table tomatoes, at least as far as quality is concerned. Vine medium size but vigorous, healthy and productive. Fruit medium size, oval, very smooth and of exceedingly bright, crimson-scarlet color. The flesh is of a crimson-scarlet color, quite distinct. It is also one of the best in flavor and entirely free from the hard spots found in so many others. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, Vi lb 60c, lb $2.00.

Favorite — Vine medium, with large, dark green leaves, having numerous clusters of three to seven large tomatoes, which are a

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rich, dark red color, of oval outline, exceedingly smooth; flesh very firm, but without green spots. This is a favorite variety on account of its smooth, handsome fruit. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, Vi lb 60c, lb $2.00.

Royal Red — Vines stronger and more vigorous than the Favorite. The fruit is larger, brighter, deeper red and fully as good in quality. This is certainly a fine tomato for those who prize large size and bright color. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, Vi lb 60c, lb $2.

Trophy — Well known as one of the best. Vines of medium size, but producing compact clusters of fruit in immense quan- tities; fruit large, smooth, of bright red color, solid and of good flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, Vi lb 75c, lb $2.50.

Perfection — A variety similar to the last, but an improvement upon it, being a little earlier, and invariably smooth and hand- some. It is one of the handsomest tomatoes grown, and all who have tried it pronounce It of the highest quality. Has been used

very satisfactorily for forcing under glass. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, y4 tb 60c, lb $2.00.

PURPLE FRUITED SORTS

Acme — One of the smoothest and evenest in size and earliest of the purple fruited sorts. Vines large, hardy and productive, ripening its first fruit almost as early as any. Fruit in clusters of four or five, round, smooth and of good size; stands shipment remarkably well; flesh solid and of excellent flavor. This variety is used for planting under glass. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, Vi lb 60c, lb $2.

Essex Early Hybrid — Very similar to the Acme, fruit slightly darker purple, always smooth and handsome; quality among the best. Will certainly give satisfaction wherever the Acme does. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, Vi lb 60c, lb $2.00.

Dwarf Champion — This is a purple fruited variety which forms very stout, strong plants, about two feet high. This sort is often sold as Tree Tomato. Fruit smooth, medium size; color purplish-pink, fairly solid, but has no hard core, and is of good flavor. The dwarf habit of the vines makes it very desirable for forcing, as it can be planted closer to the glass, and more closely on the bench, than the tall growing kinds. Pkt 6c, oz 25c, y4 !t> 76c, lb $2.50.

Mikado, or Turner’s Hybrid — The largest purple-fruited to- mota, weighing as high as 28 ounces, while the average weight is probably not less than 12 ounces. Vines large, coarse grow- ing, with leaves entire, like those of the potato plant; very pro- ductive, and is early for so large a tomato; fruit extremely large, round, solid, with few seeds. Pkt 5c, oz 25c, Vi lb 75c, lb $2.50. MISCELLANEOUS SORTS

Golden Queen— Pkt 5c, o>.25c. lb$2. Peach— Pkt5c, oz25c, lb 12. Red PearShaped —Pkt5c.oz25c.lb|2. Yellow Plum— Pkt 6c, oz 25c, lb $2. Yellow Cherry— Pkt 5o, oz 25o, lb 13. Hulk or Ground— Pkt 10c, oz25c, lb $2. Cher,y-Pkt 10c, oz 25c, lb $2.

TURNIPS AND RUTA BAG AS

TURNIPS AND RUTA BAGAS

For feeding stock in fall and winter there is nothing superior to turnips and ruta bagas, and they will yield a larger amount of food than anything else on the same space of ground. We cannot too earnestly recommend farmers to increase their sowings largely, for we are sure no crop will prove more remunerative.

Extra Early Purple Top Milan — Tops very small, distinctly strap leaved, and growing very erect and compact. The roots are small and flat turnip shaped; skin purple on top of the root, clear white below; flesh white. The most desirable sort for forcing, or very early planting outdoors. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 25c, lb $1.00.

White Egg — A quick growing, egg shaped, perfectly smooth, pure white variety, growing half out of the ground, with small top and rough leaves. The flesh is very sweet, firm and mild, never having the rank, strong taste of some white varieties. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved — A most excellent early garden variety, much used in the Southern states. Roots medium size, flat; color white, very early, sweet and tender. It is desirable for table use, and is spongy and inferior when overgrown. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Early Purple Top Strap Leaved — This is an early variety and a great variety for table use; form exceedingly flat, like a broad disk in shape, and of medium size; color purple or dark red above ground, white below; flesh white, fine grained and tender; leaves few, entire, upright in growth. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, V4 lb 20c, lb 50c.

Purple Top White Globe — A variety of the purple top flat turnip, from which it originated. It is globular in form, and nearly as large as the Pomeranean White Globe; of beautiful appearance, of most excellent quality, and equally desirable for table or stock. It keeps well and is a fine market sort. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Cow Horn, or Long White — This variety is carrot-like in form, growing nearly half out of the ground, and generally slightly crooked. It is pure white, except a little shade of green at the top. It is delicate and well flavored, of very rapid growth, and has obtained considerable favor as a market sort for fall and early winter use. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Large White Norfolk — A standard sort for field culture, which often attains a very large size; extensively grown all over the world for stock feeding. Shape spherical, or slightly flattened; color white. The seed should be sown a little earlier than table sorts. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Pomeranean White Globe — Is one of the most productive kinds; in good rich soil roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is of perfect globe shape; skin white and smooth; leaves dark green and of strong growth. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Sweet German — This variety is very popular in many sec- tions. It partakes largely of the nature of the ruta baga, and should be sown a month earlier than the flat turnips. The flesh is white, hard, firm and sweet; keeps nearly as well as the ruta baga. Highly recommended for winter and spring use. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

YELLOW FLESHED SORTS

Large Amber Globe — One of the best varieties either for table use or for a field crop for stock. Flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet; color of skin yellow, with green top. Hardy, keeps well, a good cropper, and grows to a very large size. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Orange Jelly, or Robertson’s Golden Ball — Undqubtedly among the most delicate and sweetest yellow fleshed turnips yet produced. Not of large size, but firm, hard and of most excel- lent flavor. Keeps well and is superior as a table variety. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen — Roots medium size, round; flesh pale yellow, tender and sugary; hardy and productive, and keeps well. It is an old esteemed variety, considered as ap- proaching very nearly to the ruta baga in hardness and firmness of texture. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

SWEDES, OR RUTA BAGAS

Improved Purple Top Yellow Ruta Baga — A hardy and pro- ductive variety. Flesh yellow, of solid texture, sweet and well flavored; shape slightly oblong, terminating abruptly; color deep purple above and bright yellow under the ground; leaves small, light green. Has but little neck. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Monarch, or Tankard Ruta Baga — This is a yellow fleshed sort, having very large, tankard shaped roots, with relatively small necks and tops. Color purplish-crimson above ground, yellow below; flesh very solid, fine grained and of the best flavor. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Yellow Swede, or Ruta Baga — Shape oblong; dull reddish color above ground, but yellow underneath; is hardier than the common turnip and will keep solid till spring. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Sweet Russian, or White Ruta Baga — Very large size, good for table and for stock; flesh white, solid and sweet; heavy cropper and good keeper. Oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

Prize Winner — A uniform shaped, large sized, purple top kind; a heavy cropper, good keeper, and well it deserves that name. Oz 10c, % lb 20c, lb 50c.

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Our list of Flower Seeds on the next page includes nearly every variety of merit sold by Eastern houses.

Notice our SPECIAL OFFER on Pansy and Sweet Pea Seeds.

OUR PANSY COLLECTION

SPECIAL OFFER No. I

14 pkts. postpaid for 50c.

6 pkts. postpaid (your choice) for 25c.

These packets are all full measure and the seed of the highest quality.

The varieties are the most choice selected from a long list of named varieties.

Fire King — The best Red Pansy known.

Ivory Queen — Pure White.

Emperor William — Exceedingly large Blue Flower with

Violet Eye.

Golden Beauty — The finest Yellow.

Mahogany — Very Rich Mahogany Color.

King of the Blacks— Coal Black, very large.

Lord Beaconsfleld— Purple Violet.

Harlequin -Beautifully Blotched and Striped.

Light Blue — Beautiful Sky Blue.

Gold Margin — Large Red Flower with Yellow Border Prince Bismarck — Golden Bronze.

Odien — Beautifully Blotched Brown and Gold.

Snowflake — Pure White.

Imperial German Mixed— Containing all the finest known

varieties.

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS IN BULK

Ageratum, Mixed

Adonla

Acroclinium, Everlastings

Ammobium, Alatum, Everlastings

Ameranthus, Tricolor

Alyssum, Sweet

Alyssum, Little Gem

Astor, Trufant’s Pink

Astor, White and Light Blue

Astor, Victoria Mixed

Astor, Giant Comet, Mixed

Astor, Upright White Branching

Astor, Single, Mixed

Astor, Dwarf Chrysanthemum Flowered, Mixed

Astor, Branching

Astor, Branching, Pink

Astor, Branching, Lavander

Balsam, Double, Pink

Balsam, Double, White

Balsam, Double, Scarlet

Balsam, Double, Light Lemon

Balsam, Cemelia Flowered, Mixed

Balloon Vine

Batchelor’s Button

Briza Maxima, Everlastings

Bromus Braigafercum, Everlastings

Catchfly

Canterbury Bell, Sweet Mixed

Clarkia

Chrysanthemum, Double Mixed

Chrysanthemum, Double, White

Chrysanthemum, Double, Yellow

Calendula, Pot Marigold, Prince of Orange

Clematis

Coxcomb, Golden

Coxcomb, Crimson

Coxcomb, Mixed

Calliopis, Mixed

Candytuft, Empress

Candytuft, Mixed

Canary Bird Flower

Canna, Crozy

Carnation, Choice Mixed, Extra Fine

Carnation, Margaret

Castor Bean, Zanzibar

Cantaurea, Cyranus Mixed

Cantaurea, Margaret

Cobea Scandens

Coleus, Fine Mixed

Cosmos, Early Flowering Dawn

Cypress Vine, Mixed

Dahlia, Double, Mixed

Dianthus, Double Mixed Chinese

Digitalis, Mixed Fox Glove

Daisy, Beilis, Double White

Daisy, Swan River

Eschscholtzia, Mixed

Forget-Me-Not, Blue Mixed

Four o’clock

Godetia, Double Mixed

Godetia, Lady Albemarle

Godetia, Lady Satin Rose

Godetia, The Bride

Godetia, Bijom

Godetia, Qneen of Fairies

Codetia, Duchess of Albany

Gilia, Tricolor, Mixed

Heliotrope, Giant Mixed

Heliotrope, Dark Mixed

Hollyhock, Double Charter’s Mixed

Hollyhock, Allegheny

Hollyhock, Salmon

Ho’lyhock, Canary

Hollyhock, Faust

Hollyhock, Crimson

Hollyhock, Pink

Hollyhock, White

Hibiscus, Africanus

Hyacinth, Mixed

Helichyrsum, Everlastings

Honey Suckle

Ice Plant

Ipomoea, White Seeded

Lobelia, Mixed

Larkspur, Double Dwarf Rocket, Mixed

Larksupr, Tall Mixed

Lantana, Choice Mixed

Linum or Scarlet Flax

Lupinus, Annual Mixed

Love-in-a-Mlst, Double

Job’s Tears, Everlasting

Morning Glory, Improved

Morning Glory, Mixed

Morning Glory, Japanese

Mignonette, Sweet

Mignonette, Matchet

Marigold, African, Mixed

Marigold, Eldorado

Marigold, French Dwarf, Double Mixed

Nasturtium, Madam Gunther’s Hybrid

Nasturtium, Tall

Nasturtium, Dwarf

Pansy, All Colors, Mixed

Pansy, Chicago Park, Mixed Bedding

Pansy. Trimardeau, Mixed Bedding

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Phlox, Dr. Grandiflora

Phlox, Dr. Mixed

Petunia, Hybrid Extra, Choice Mixed .

Poppy, Double Carnation, Flowered

Portulacca, Single

Portulacca, Best Double

Sweet Sultan, Purple

Salpiglosses, Grandiflora

Salpiglosses, Choice Mixed

Scabiosa, Large Flowering, Mixed

Salvia, Splendens, Drooping Spikes

Schizanthus, Mixed

Smilax

Sunflower, Miniature '

Sunflower, Double California

Stocks, Large Flowering, Choice Mixed

Sweet William, Choice Mixed

Verbena, Lemon

Verbena, Hybrid, Fine Mixed

Verbena, Hybrid Mammoth

Violet, Sweet

Wild Cucumber

Zinnia, Double Grandiflora

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SWEET PEAS

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Eckford, Mixed $0 05 $0 15

Blanche Ferry 10 20

Blanche Burpee 10 20

Countess of Radnor 10 25

Emily Eckford 10 20

Firefly 10 25

America 10 20

Gray Friar 10 20

Indiago King 10 20

Lotta Eckford 10 20

Meteor 10 20

Mrs. Eckford 10 20

Mrs. Jos. Chamberlain 10 20

Ramona 10 20

Senator 10 20

Boreatton 10 25

Peach Blossom 10 25

Monarch 10 20

Gaiety 10 20

Sadie Burpee (New) 20 60

Navy Blue (New) 20 60

Black Knight 15 40

Modesti 15 35

Queen Victoria 15 35

Salopian 10 25

Lottie Hutchins 10: 25

Lovely 10 25

Fancy Mixed 10 25

Shahzada 10 25

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For 26c we will send you by mail, post paid, a beautiful collection of Sweet Peas, consisting of one package each of the fol= lowing ten varieties:

Blanche Burpee— Pure White.

Apple Blossom— Bright Pink.

Cardinal— Brilliant Scarlet.

Shahzada— Maroon and Purple.

Capt. of the Blues— Pale Blue.

Orange Prince— Pinkish Yellow.

Venus-Salmon Buff.

Primrose— Pale Yellow.

Princess May— Lavender.

Vesuvius— Violet and Crimson.

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SEEDS OF SWEET, POT

Anise — Has useful medicinal properties. Pkt 6c, oz 20c.

Balm — Used for balm tea or balm wine. Pkt 6c, oz 20c.

Basil, Sweet — Used for highly seasoned dishes. Pkt 6c, oz 20c. Bene — Used In confectionery. Pkt 6c, oz 20c.

Borage — Excellent for bees. Pkt 6c, oz 20c.

Caraway — Used for flavoring. Pkt 6c, oz 20c.

Castor Oil Plant — Pkt 5c, oz 15c.

Catnip — Used for seasoning. Pkt 10c, oz 60c.

Coriander — Useful culinary plant. Pkt 6c, oz 20c.

Cumin — Used for flavoring. Pkt 5c, oz 20c.

Dill — Used to flavor pickles, etc. Pkt 5c, oz 10c, % lb 25c, lb 75c.

Elecampane — Pkt 5c, oz 20c.

Fennel, Sweet — Pkt 5c, oz 10c, *4 lb 25c.

Fennel, Florence — Pkt 6c, oz 25c, % lb 60c.

Henbane — Pkt 5c, oz 20c.

Hop Seed — Pkt 25c, oz $1.50.

Horehound — For medicinal purposes. Pkt 5c, oz 30c.

AND MEDICINAL HERBS

Hyssop— For medicinal purposes. Pkt 5c, oz 20c.

Lavender — A popular aromatic herb, emitting a delightful per- fume. Pkt 6c, oz 20c, % lb 50c.

Marjoram, Sweet — Popular for seasoning. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, 14 lb 50c.

Marjoram, Pot — Used for seasoning. Pkt 5c, oz 20c. „

Opium Poppy — Pkt 5c, oz 20c, % lb 40c, lb $1.25.

Rosemary — An aromatic herb. Pkt 5c, oz 50c.

Saffron — Pkt 5c, oz 20c.

Sage — The leaves and tender tops are used in stuffing and In sauces. Pkt 5c, oz 20c, % lb 55c, lb $1.75.

Savory, Summer — Used for seasoning. Pkt 5c, oz 15c, y4 lb 40c.

Thyme, Broad-Leaved — For seasoning; also useful as a bee food. Pkt 5c, oz 30c, % lb 80c.

Tansy — Pkt 5c, oz 20c.

Winter Savory — Pkt 5c, oz 20c.

Wormwood — Pkt 5c, oz 35c.

MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS

Nono o-f the following seeds are sent postpaid. If wanted fc> y mail, add 8 cents per pound to price quoted.

Australian Salt Bush — One of the most valuable forage plants for alkali soils. Pkt 15c, y4 lb 40c, % lb 70c, 1 lb $1.25.

Flax — Grown for its seed, from which is extracted linseed oil, and also for its valuable fiber. Yields very well in some locali- ties in the Northwest. Price per lb 5c.

Wild Rice — Grows only in the water and in sloughs and boggy places. Valuable as an attraction for water fowl. Per lb 40c.

Spring Vetches, or Tares — This is one of the most valuable green feeds grown for horses and cattle. Usually sown with other grain. It thrives on any ordinary soil and is also a splendid crop to plow under. Per lb 10c, 100 lbs $5.00.

Sand or Winter Vetch — This variety is very hardy and will remain green all winter if sown in the fall, and like all of the pea family is a valuable fertilizer. Per lb 5c, 100 lbs $5.00.

TOBACCO

RAPE

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Can be grown in this climate only on ily fertilized.

Connecticut Seed Leaf.

Imported Havana, Pkt 10c.

Sumatra, Pkt 10c.

Oronoko.

light, warm soil, heav- Dwarf Essex — One acre will pasture thirty-six head of sheep two months. The success obtained in raising sheep for mutton, for which the English are so famous, is undoubtedly due to the general use of Rape as a pasturage. It has remarkable fatten- ing properties and lambs will make a gain of from eight to ten pounds a month upon it. It can be sown with oats or on stub- ble, after a corn' crop, or any time after June 1st. It is one of the best catch crops and will furnish abundant pasturage at the time of year when most needed. On clean, rich soil eight to ten pounds is sufficient to sow an acre broadcast; but if the soil is poor and not clean it is better to sow in drills, so as to allow cultivation, four or five pounds per acre. Per lb 15c, 100 lbs $10.00.

SUNFLOWER

Mammoth Russian — Yields an enormous amount of seed and is very hardy. A most excellent poul- try feed; easy to raise. 1 lb 15c, 100 lbs $6.00.

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GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS

In vhe following list we have briefly described the various best grasses for general use. Our limited space does not permit extended descriptions and large illustrations, but the seeds we offer are of best grades only and extra clean. The prices are subject to variations according to the market. Spetial prices will be quoted at any time by mail.

Extra Fine Mixed Lawn Grass — Incomparably the best mix- ture known for lawns and parks in this climate, and when cut frequently and watered well immediately after will furnish a handsome, velvety lawn for years, requiring no resowing. The use of our Lawn Top Dressing in the spring or fall adds greatly to a good lawn. Per lb 20c.

Awnless Brome Grass (Bromus Inermis) — Will stand long drouths and produce heavy crops in dry sections where other grasses would perish. It has also proved one of the hardiest grasses; will succeed in a wider range of temperature than any other grass. Per lb 25c, 100 lbs $18.00.

Orchard Grass, or Cock’s Foot— One of the most valuable grasses on account of its quick growth and valuable aftermath. It is ready for grazing two weeks sooner than most grasses, and when fed off is again ready for grazing in a week, and will con- tinue green when other grasses are withered by dry weather. It is palatable and nutritious, and stock eat it greedily when green. It has a tendency to grow in tufts, and so does better if sown with clovers, and as it ripens at the same time the mixed hay is of the best quality. For grazing it has no equal, and should be used more than it is. When sown alone, twenty- five pounds per acre; if sown with clover, half that amount. It is perennial and will last for years. Per lb 14c, 100 lbs $12.25.

Italian Rye Grass — Is more of an annual, and is good in mix- tures for hay crop. It is of quick growth and valuable for sheep pasturage. Per lb 10c, 100 lbs $8.00.

Herd, Red-Top Grass, or Bent Grass — Is most largely used for wet lands, but does well in almost any soil, moist or dry. It makes good hay or pasture, and is much used in mixture with timothy and clover. Sow thirty pounds per acre. Per lb 10c, per 100 lbs $8.00.

Kentucky Blue Grass — Is the finest and best of all grasses when used separately or in mixtures for general lawn purposes, and is invaluable for a pasture grass, as it stands so much tramp- ing without being killed out. Use thirty to forty pounds per acre. Per lb 20c, 100 lbs $15.00.

Sweet-Scented Verna! — One of the earliest grasses in spring, and latest in autumn, and more fragrant than any other grass. Valuable to mix in pastures with other grasses on account of its earliness, and it exhales a delightful fragrance when in bloom. About thirty pounds to the acre. Per lb 30c.

Johnson Grass — This is one of the most valuable forage plants; very popular in the Southern states, and will come into universal use in all parts of the United States when known. It is perennial, a rapid grower, very nutritious, being eagerly de- voured by all kinds of stock. Comes early in spring, grows until the frost cuts it down in the fall, stands the drouth better than any grass, and having long, cane-like roots which penetrate the soil for moisture. Superior both as a grazing and hay grass. Thirty pounds per acre. Per lb 15c.

Tall Meadow Oat Grass — This grass is early and very lux- uriant. It makes fine pasturage and good hay. Can be cut often. It is also valuable to plow under for soiling. Sow thirty to forty pounds per acre. Per lb 20c, per 100 lbs $18.00.

Timothy — It is very largely grown for hay crop in Northern climates, and is fine when sown with Red Top and clover. Sow ten pounds per acre. Per lb 8c, per 100 lbs $7.00.

Meadow Fescue, or True English Blue Grass (Festuca Pra- tensis) — One of the most valuable pasture grasses. Its long and tender leaves are much relished by stock of all kinds. In some Southern states it is called Randall grass, sometimes Evergreen grass. Sow in spring or fall at the rate of thirty to forty pounds per acre. Per lb 16c, 100 lbs $12.00.

Hungarian Grass — Is a very valuable forage plant for light, dry soils. It withstands drouth and remains green when most vegetation is parched. Sow and cultivate as for Millet. Per lb 8c, per 100 lbs $6.00.

Common Millet — Can be sown broadcast in the spring of the year for hay; thirty to forty pounds to the acre. If for seeds, sow in drills, twenty pounds to the acre. It produces largely as an annual early crop. Per lb 8c, per 100 lbs $5.00.

German or Golden Millet — Is not quite as early as the above, but yields more largely. Per lb 8c, per 100 lbs $5.00.

English or Australian Rye Grass — Is a perennial much like the English Blue Grass, and is very valuable for either pastur- age or for hay, and well adapted to moist land. Sow for hay thirty pounds per acre. Per lb 10c, per 100 lbs $7.50.

CLOVER SEEDS

Red Clover — Two varieties, large and medium. Both succeed well here, especially in our bottom lands and deep soils. Per lb 14c, per 100 lbs $13.00.

Crimson Trefoil, or Scarlet Clover — Grows about one foot high. Dark roots, long leaves, and blossoms of deep red. It makes good hay, and will give two or three cuttings each season. Per lb 10c, 100 lbs $9.00.

Alfalfa — Produces enormous crops, and is cut many times during the season for hay. It roots deeply, keeping fresh and green through a long dry season, and is the most valuable and profitable of all crops for abundance of feed. If in the fall, sow early enough to get a little root before a frost. It can be sown again in February and spring months. Per lb 12%c, 100 lbs $11.00.

White Dutch Clover— Grows low, spreading, and very frag- rant, and is most excellent for lawns and pasture. Per lb 25c, per 100 lbs $18.00.

Espersette (French Sanfoid) — This plant is of a lignumvinus character, having many stems two and three feet long. Smooth and tapering, with many long, oblate leaflets in pairs, and spikes of variegated crimson flowers. The root is perennial, of a hardy, woody nature. The plant flowers early, and can be re- peatedly cut, thus furnishing a great abundance of most nutri- tious food through the long dry and heated seasons, and requir- ing no irrigation. Stock will eat it with impunity, without dan- ger of bloat, as in alfalfa. The seed and seed pods are said to be more nutritious than oats. The plant does best in cal- careous and gravelly soils, and elevated slopes and arid regions, where other vegetation fails. It will, however, not succeed in wet or low lands where there is no drainage. From thirty to forty pounds are required for an acre. Per lb 12c, 100 lbs $10.00.

Alsike, or Swedish Clover — This variety is fast gaining great popularity. It is the most hardy of all the clovers; perennial. On rich, moist soils it yields an enormous quantity of hay or pasture, and may be cut several times in a season. But its greatest value is for sowing with other clovers and grasses, as it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases the yield of hay, and cattle prefer it to any other forage. The heads are globular, very sweet and fragrant, and much liked by bees, who obtain a large amount of honey from them. Sow in spring or fall. Per lb 13c, 100 lbs $12.00.

GRAIN

Buckwheat, Common — Buckwheat should be sown about the middle of June, broadcast, at the rate of from one to three pecks per acre.

The average yield is from 25 to 30 bushels per acre. It should be threshed as soon as dry, on the ground or barn floor. If allowed to stand in mass it quickly gathers mois- ture. Per lb 5c, per 100 lbs $3.50.

Japanese Buckwheat

■ — This variety excels them all. Will yield fully twice as much on the same ground as any other, and it ripens one week to ten days earlier; stands up bet- ter, and makes better flour than any other kind of Buckwheat. Per lb 8c, 100 lbs $5.00.

Barley, Common — Barley succeeds best on lands more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It is sown in the spring, and can be grown further north than any other grain. Market price.

Rye, Fall or Winter — The time for sowing is from the middle of August to the last of October. One plowing is given, and the seed sown broadcast at the rate of one and a half bushels per acre, and dragged in. Harrowing and rolling in the spring are recommended. If cut before fully ripe the grain makes more and better flour. Market price.

Rye, Spring — Although this grain is often planted by farmers, especially for paper makers, who prefer it to any other its prin- cipal value is as a “catch” crop to sow where winter grain has failed. The straw is shorter and stiffer than that of the winter variety, and is always easily secured, while the grain, although smaller, is of equal value. Market price.

Oats — American Banner and other varieties. Market price.

Wheat — Blue Stem and Club Wheat at market price.

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INS ENA/ CEREALS

CORN WHEAT

GERMAN ROGGEN

Fattening Hogs

This new cereal solves the problem of fatten ing hogs in a wheat country, as it outyields corn and will double an average yield of wheat, and makes a meal very much like corn and contains greater fattening properties than either corn or wheat.

It will put the Pacific Coast on an equal basis with the corn producing states as regards hog raising.

The Problem Solved

The Richest Grain Grown

Chemical Analysis

contains almost double the nutriment of wheat:

Moisture at 100° C 13.69

Ash 0.90

Either extract 3.34

The following analysis, furnished by Professor of Chemistry C. W. McCurdy, of the University of Idaho, will show that this wonderful cereal

Fiber 91

Protein 15.50

Nitrogen free extract 71.14

Grows Anywhere

Corn Wheat will yield from 50 to 100 bushels to the acre. The straw is the most valuable of any grown and stock thrive upon it.

This grain does well upon any soil where wheat or oats will grow, and the soil should be prepared in the same manner as for those crops. The seed should be sown in the spring. About 75 to 100 pounds per acre.

Corn Wheat stools heavily and has great strength to resist drought.

Every farmer should give it a trial, as it makes a splendid grain pasturage and is far superior to any other grain for hay.

By mail, post paid, .... per lb. ; 5 lbs ....

By freight, 50 lbs, . . . . ; 100 lbs.

Culture

Yield

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White

Hulless

Barley

THE BEST GRAIN ON EARTH FOR HAY

IF SOWN EARLY two crops may be cut form one planting. It will yield from 65 to 100 bushels per acre, and may be sown as late as the middle of June and produce a fair crop of grain. Equal to corn for fattening hogs, and makes a much sweeter meat. Grows quickly, on any kind of soil. . \ \ For grain, sow 90 lbs. per acre, and for hay 120 lbs.

Price, 1 lb., postpaid, 15c; 100 lbs., $2.50

Black Hulless or Nepaul Barley

This grain is very similar to the above, but has a black seed, and is not quite as sweet a grain. Price per lb., postpaid, 15c; per 100 lbs., $2.50

Beardless Barley

This has the advantage over the common barley of having practically no beard, threshes out clean, and the straw makes excellent hay.

Price per lb., postpaid, 10c; per 100 lbs., $2.00.

It yields just as heavy, and

SEED POTATOES

FERTILIZERS

While we list only a few of the best early varieties, we can supply any of the leading kinds grown on the Coast and most of the newer ones from the East.

All stock of the purest strain.

We also send Potato Eyes of any of our varieties postpaid to any address for 60c per 100.

The Pingree — A very productive early variety yielding a large crop of quick selling potatoes at least six days earlier than al- most any other variety. Grows very compact in the hills and is therefore easily harvested. Very uniform in size and is of the very highest quality. Per lb 6c, per 100 lbs $5.00.

Early Ohio — This is the most popular early potato in this country. We have more calls for it than for any other variety. Every potato grower knows what it is, and knows just about what it will do in his locality. It is the standard extra early the country over, and other varieties are measured by it. We have an extra choice strain of Early Ohio. The tubers are smooth and regular in shape, free from prongs, perfectly pure, and full of vigorous life. Per lb 3c, per 100 lbs $2.50.

Bliss’ Triumph — The leading early potato in the South. We are all familiar with it as sold at our groceries when the first “new potatoes” are shipped in. Extremely early, earlier than any others, but not of as good quality and more subject to blight than other varieties. Vines are small, with short stalks and broad leaves. Tubers nearly round, medium in size, bright red or reddish pink in color. Per lb 4c, 100 lbs $3.50.

Bovee — Introduced by HenderBon in 1897. Next to Potato Pingree, we consider this the best early variety of recent intro- duction. The tubers are numerous and of fair Bize, uniform in shape, Bkin a beautiful flesh color, well netted, and quality all that can be desired. The vine is dwarf and stocky, and the tubers grow remarkably compact. Per lb 4c, 100 lbs $3.50.

Sir Walter Raleigh — Introduced by Henderson in 1897, and therefore the companion to the Bovee. It is the most desirable main crop variety now before the public. In most respects it closely resembles Rural New Yorker No. 2, but is more uniform and yields practically no small tubers, every one being market- able. It is from four to six days later than the Rural New Yorker. The color of the skin is the same, but the flesh Is white and of better quality; in fact, it is the whitest fleshed and finest grained potato. It is unquestionably the best of its type and will soon supersede all others. Per lb 5c, per 100 lbs $4.00.

Rural New Yorker No. 2 — Well known now the country over, and very largely planted for a profitable main crop. Rurals are now quoted in all the leading markets of the country along with Burbanks and other standard sorts, and usually they are quoted higher than Burbanks. They are certainly more profitable to raise. Per lb 5c, per 100 lbs $4.00.

Burpee’s Extra Early — Quite well known and very popular in the middle states. Yields very good crops on this coast, and is among the earliest. Per lb 4c, per 100 lbs $3.00.

Uncle Sam — Our stock of this magnificent potato is limited this season, therefore we have not listed it in its rightful place, as it really deserves first place in any list. Per lb Cc, per 100 lbs $5.00.

Commercial Fertilizers are becoming more generally used every year, and on most soils are really the cheapest manure that can be used.

Every intelligent farmer knows the value of the Potash Salts listed below.

Kainit — The most popular of the potash salts. Besides fur- nishing a percentage of potash is more bountifully supplied with magnesia, which makes it valuable as a destroyer of insect life, worms and maggots in the soil, and is a specific for blight and rust.

Muriate of Potash — Is a more concentrated fertilizer and- is the cheapest for general use, as it contains about 50 per cent., of potash.

Sulphate of Potash — This also contains from 50 to 60 per cent, of potash, but as it is almost free from chlorine it is par- ticularly adapted to root crops and berries.

Special circulars on the Uses of Potash in Agriculture, Results Obtained in the United States, The Origin and Use of Potash, and Farmers’ Guides mailed upon appli- sation.

NITROGENOUS FERTILIZERS.

Nitrate of Soda — Contains from 15 to 20 per cent, of nitrogen and is the most valuable method of supplying the nitrogen neces- sary to the rapid growth of plants. Valuable to florists and greenhouse men for forcing plants.

Dried Blood — This is also a nitrogenous manure, containing from 10 to 15 per cent, of nitrogen. Does not act as quickly as Nitrate of Soda and requires to be more thoroughly worked into the soil.

PHOSPHORIC ACID.

Bone Meal or Bone Dust — Is the most convenient fertilizer for supplying prosphoric acid. Good fresh ground bone contains from 5 to 10 per cent, available prosphoric acid, but it is rather slow to yield, and the results are often better the second year than the first.

LIME.

This requisite is best obtained from the air-slacked lime and from Land Plaster, which is also a splendid application for soils made sour by excessive use of stable or green manure.

PRICE LIST OF FERTILIZERS

Sulphate of Potash, per lb 34c, per sack of 224 lbs $7.00

Muriate of Potash, per lb 3c, per sack of 224 lbs 6.25

Kainit, per lb lie, per sack of 224 lbs 2.25

Nitrate of Soda, per lb 03i

Bone Meal, per ton 30.00

Blood, per ton 50.00

Lime, per bbl Market price

Plaster, per ton Market price

SEPARATE INGREDIENTS TO BE USED, POUNDS PER ACRE Forraulna approved by Prof. Elton Fulmer.

Crop to be Fertilized	Sulp. Pot.	Mur. 1 Pot.	D. M. Salts	Kanit	Bone Meal	Nit. Soda
Cabbage	325	“5T	650	1950	550	375
Carrots	160	150	300	550	300	135
Turnips		125	250	550	200	280
Beets		125	250	550	200	375
Peas and Beans	125	125	250	550	240	45
Onions	300	360	600	1150	450	400
Sweet Corn	80	80	160	350	350	80
Potatoes	250		509	950	325	275
Grass	125	125	| 250	500	250	135
Hops	360	360	720	1400	275	200
Strawberries	250	250	500	1000	450	225
Lettuce	I 275 ,	275	550	1000	400	375
Celery	l 250	250	500	5)00	400	376
Cucumbers	1 250	250	500	900	400	275

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POULTRY SUPPLIES Of

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General Description of Prairie State Incubators

The first essential to successful incubation is proper application and regulation APPLICATION OF HEAT of heat. The nearest practical approach to Nature’s method, which is by contact,

is secured by radiation of heat from above, no bottom heat being applied in either case. The distribution of heat is secured in the following manner: The lamp is situated at the end of the machine, the chim-

ney extending into flue which passes upward through the machine and radiator, at which point we have an opening in the flue, through which the hot air from the lamp is diverted into a galvanized iron radiator covering the entire top of the egg chamber. After circulating through the radiator the air passes upward and out through pipes at the end of the machine, thus equalizing the heat everywhere in the egg chamber.

After an even temperature is secured in the egg chamber, a regular or constant REGULATION OF HEAT heat must be supplied. This is done in a perfect manner by the Prairie State

Regulator. The regulator consists of a thermostate, connecting rod and valve lever, the simplest combination in use on any known Incubator. The motive power of the regulator is

the thermostat, unassisted by clockwork electricty or any other appliance. The thermostat is situated in the egg cham-

ber, part below and part above the eggs. It is so sensitive that it responds to the heat’s action with as great precision as any thermometer. It may be easily adjusted to any degree of temperature desired, and there it will faithfully operate, opening and closing the valve with unerring exactness. This thermostat is composed entirely of metal, no composition, ebonite or india rubber being used in its construction, and it will not become weak or ineffective by use; it is not affected by moisture or damp- ness, nor can it be destroyed by being accidentally overheated. The valve, when closed, covers the top of the lamp flue and ob- structs the current of hot air, forcing it into the radiator, as above described. When the temperature in the egg chamber reaches the desired degree, the thermostat lifts the valve from the top of the lamp flue and allows the heat to escape from the heater, while the air of the egg chamber, or ventilation and moisture, is unaffected by the opening of the valve. The action of the valve does not affect the lamp flame, and does not cause it to burn higher or put the lamp out, as in the case with all devices that utilize the lamp trip. The compound thermostat, or self-adjusting regulator is new in artificial incubation. Heretofore the practice has been to place the thermostat in the top of the egg chamber, and every change in the weather or change in the animal heat in the eggs would cause the operator to go and readjust the regulator. With this regulator, when the weather turns either warmer or colder, the change affects the lower bar, and it readjusts itself to the change, changing the distance on the connecting rod and maintaining a perfectly uniform temperature upon the eggs, no matter if the outside change is 50 or 60 degrees. We have run this machine in a room when temperature ran from freezing in the early morning to a temperature of 80 in the after- noon, with less than one-half degree variation in the egg chamber. This is a feature that will not be overlooked by practical poultry men. No matter how sudden the change in the weather may be, the temperature of the eggs will not be affected.

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None but first-class work will be sent out. The machine is built of the best well-seasoned CONSTRUCTION material, neatly ornamented and finished, so as to constitute a handsome piece of furniture. It is double-cased, and insulated from the influence of sudden changes of outside temperature by proper packing. Its doors are of double glass, through which may be seen the thermometer and eggs, without the exposure of opening. All sheet metal work, pipes, pan and tank, is constructed of best galvanized iron. The regulator is made of brass.

The machine is not “double decked” ; that is, it does not have one egg tray above the other. Consequently its rated capacity is its actual hatching capacity. All kinds of eggs can be hatched equally well — hen, duck, turkey, etc. Natural or artificial gas may be used in place of oil, wihout trouble in making the change.

Every one interested in Incubators and Brooders hears a great deal about moisture, also “no mois- MOISTURE ture" Incubators advertised. Now, the "no moisture” question is nothing new whatever. In our direc- tions we have for the past ten years explained to customers that no moistrue whatever was needed in certain seasons of the year; Dut we claim, and it has been fairly demonstrated, that a little moisture during the warm summer months is a great aid in securing better hatches. We furnish a moisture pan with each of the larger machines that we construct, and we state in directions for the customer not to use the same unless absolutely necessary. Prairie States are frequently run without any moisture from start to flni h. and over 90 per cent, hatches secured, as testimonials in this catalogue will show. You have perfect control of the warm, fresh air through the machine at all times, hence you are able to dry down your eggs so as to secure the proper air cell, according to the season of the year. We are surprised at some of our competitors claiming so much in reference to the moisture question, and we will guarantee to take the Prairie State and run it alongside of any machine in this or any other country, without any moisture from start to finish, and secure better hatches than they do, with less trouble to operate the machine. The only reason we put a moisture pan in the machine is this: You will be able to secure better

hatches in the Prairie State, or any other machine, during the hot summer months, by adding a little moisture toward the latter part of the hatch. Moisture is not needed at all In the machine until the eighteenth or nineteenth day, and probably not then. The operator will be able to determine this after he reads our directions. Further, moisture is only a little water; it costs noth- ing, and if the operator of an incubator can bring out ten, twelve, or twenty more chickens to the hatch by putting in a tin full of warm water for moisture, we claim it will pay to do so; hence moisture pans go with the machines, but, as stated above, no moisture at all will be neded during the winter months or in damp weather. With some of these “no moistrue” Incubators, we know positively that some of their operators do use moisture in order to secure better hatches, owing to the season, notwith- standing their manufacturers claim no moisture at all. As stated above, we furnish the moisture pans; use them if necessary, and If you find they are not needed they will not need to be brought into use.

The second essential to successful incubation is a supply of pure air, which, in the Prairie State, VENTILATION enters from below within a tube which surrounds the lamp flue, where it is gently heated and

passed upward into the top of the egg chamber, and is released over the moisture pans. While In this warm condition, it can be saturated with moisture if it is so desired. The air then passes downward among the eggs, and escapes through a row of small ventilators in the bottom and end of machine into a suction flue which carries the air out near the top of the machine. This suction flue is provided with a sliding cover, so that the outlet of air can be increased or dimin- ished. By this means of improved ventilation we get a complete circulation around and through the eggs, a more even distribu- tion of heat than can be secured by any other method.

THE PRAIRIE STATE BABY INCUBATORS

These machines are built in two sizes, respectively 50-egg and 100-egg sizes. The No. 1, or 50-egg Incubator, is provided with a blank tray and no turning appliance, as the eggs are so few in number that they can be turned by hand. The No. 2 Baby, capacity 100 eggs, is provided with the latest improved automatic turner. There has long been a demand for something cheap and not a very large capacity, that would prove very practical and suc- cessful in incubating eggs, and we believe that the Prairie State Baby will fulfill all these requirements. This machine has the same system of ventilation that is used so successfully upon our standard machine, and has identically the same self-adjusting, automatic regulator and the same heater and lamps, and everything is carefully constructed and built in the best manner.

Net Weight

Dimensions Capacity Weight Crated Price

No. 1, Baby 14%x24 50 eggs 40 lbs 45 lbs $ 7.00

No. 2, Baby 19%x31 100 eggs 65 lbs 70 lbs 11.00

STYLE “A”

The Style A machine is our standard Incubator, on which neither pains nor expense have been spared to make it the best of its class. It is complete in every respect, having a large, deep egg chamber, and provided with nursery underneath the tray. An opening is left in tray near the glass at the door, closed by a small trap door, through which the chickens drop after they hatch, so that they do not interfere in any way with the ones getting out of the shells. It is unnecessary to open the door until the hatch is over. The doors open down to the bottom of the machine, the glass extending below the nursery, which enables the operator to see the chicks below and above the tray at any time. This nursery is a grand improvement. The chicks, as soon as they dry off and begin to run about, fall through the opening into the nursery below and become better hard- ened to the temperature of the Brooder before being transferred.

The moisture pans in the Style A Incubator are suspended by a flange from the top of the egg chamber, and by this form •of construction we get a clear space without any bars or supports being in the way. For a further description of the Style A machine see under head of “General Description of Prairie State Incubators.”

					Net	Weight
			Dimensions	Capacity	Weight	Crated	Price
No.	1, Style A			150 eggs	140 lbs	170 lbs	$23.00
No.	2, Style A			210 eggs	170 lbs	215 lbs	27.00
No.	3, Style A			300 eggs	200 lbs	260 lbs	36.00
		PRAIRIE STATE STYLE	“B” INCUBATOR
	This machine is just the same as the style “A,” except in finish, but has no nursery.	The same care is used	in its construction.
					Net	Weight
			Dimensions	Capacity	Weight	Crated	Price
No.	1, Style B			150 eggs	120 lbs	150 lbs	$18.00
No.	2, Style B		27%x47	210 eggs	150 lbs	195 lbs	25.00
No.	3, Style B		20 x46	300 eggs	180 lbs	240 lbs	29.00

the: special duck machine

The Special Duck Machine has been built to fulfill the requirements of those who raise ducks exclusively and ,upon a large acale. The same principles have been used in designing it that have been employed upon our standard Prairie State machines for the hatching of hen eggs, slight modifications being made, especially in the ventilation and air current, so as to allow a large amount to circulate through the machine. The egg tray is built in proportion to a duck egg, so that there is no waste room in the machine, and the egg chamber Is made much deeper than the regular hen egg machine, so that the hatching ducks have plenty of room above and below the tray.

Net Weight

Dimensions Capacity Weight Crated Price

Special Duck 30x45% 200 eggs 200 lbs 260 lbs $36.00

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PRAIRIE STATE BROODERS

STYLE “D”

HOT AIR INDOOR BROODER.

We have had this Style D Brooder upon the market for several years, and they are giving universal satisfaction. They are low in price, simple in operation, and take but very little oil to operate them successfully.

The No. 1 is 2 feet wide and 3 feet long, and the No. 2 is 3 feet square. They are constructed with an incline so that the chicks can get in and out of the Brooder, and when the incline is closed at night the chicks are free from rats or prowling enemies.

The hovers are a galvanized iron radiator through which circulates the hot air from the lamp. One-half inch away from the radiator is a wire gauze to prevent the chicks from touching the tank and allowing the air for ventilation to pass over the chicks.

The Brooders are provided with forced ventilation, ventilating all parts of the hover.

Weight

No. Size Capacity Crated Price

1 24x35 80 chicks 60 lbs $ 8.00

2 26x35 125 chicks 85 lbs 11.00

STYLE “A”

HOT AIR— SELF-REGULATING, WITH RUNS AT- TACHED.

This Brooder is heated and regulated the same as the incubators, and has runways in connection.

No.

1

2

Size Capacity 24x38 100 chicks

28x33 200 chicks

Weight

Crated Price

100 lbs $15.00

120 lbs 21.00

Style “A”

STYLE “C”

Style “C”

STYLE C— HOT AIR OUTDOOR BROODER.

This Brooder is rain, rat, wind and storm proof. The roof is remov- able, and the entire brooder can be lifted off the floor, the brood can be removed, and the corners are put together like the joint of an ordinary bed-stead, so that the Brooder can be taken entirely to pieces and put together again in a very few minutes, making it easy to clean. Or, it can be stored in a small space after the season is over. It is upon runners and can be easily moved from one place to the other. The lamp box is closed by a glass door, so that the lamp and flame can be easily seen at any time. The lamp case is also provided with our new improved cold air duct, which keeps the oil cool at all times.

Weight

No. Size Capacity Crated Price

1 36x36 100 chicks 125 lbs $14.00

2 48x48 150 chicks 185 lbs $19.00

STYLE “B”

STYLE B— SECTIONAL HOT WATER BROODER.

These Brooders are heated by the hot water system and are made in sections with removable floor. They give more room than the hot air brooders, so that there is no danger of chicks crowding.

No.		Size	Capacity	Weight	Price
2, two sections each	. ... 36x36	200 chicks	210 lbs	$23.00
3, three sections	each ....	. ... 36x36	300 chicks	310 lbs	29.00
4, four sections	each	. ... 36x36	400 chicks	410 lbs	36.00

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Green Bone, Meat and Vegetable Cutters

The Webster & Hannum — THE ONLY mill that will cut bone fine enough for bantams .and young chicks, without splinters.

THE ONLY mill that will not clog with meat or gristle.

THE ONLY mill that will cut clear meat without freezing.

Improved No. 2

OUR LATEST

The No. 6 Cutter — This machine feeds itself with more uniform pressure than can ever be done by hand feed. And this uniform pressure is perfectly under the control of the operator. By simply turning the thumb nut at the top of the follower the pressure of the follower can be uniformly as light, and the machine turn as easy as any one could wish; or, If desired, the thumb nut can be tightened in an instant and the pres- sure increased to suit the strength of any one. It is built strong and heavy and made to last, weighs 135 pounds and holds 2V4 pounds of bone — enough for 60 or 70 hens for one day. One pound of bone has often been cut in one minute by hand on this machine.

Price, with fly wheel, for bench, $18.00.

Price, with fly wheel, with legs, $22.00.

IMPROVED No. 2

The Improved No. 2 Cutter has several improvements, including an adjustable feed, by which the operator can instantly change, without use of tools, from light to coarse work as may be required in cutting bone or vegetables. We recommend this style for hand use where considerable work is to be done. Price $15.00.

The No. 4 Cutter is a genuine record breaker for ease of operation, quality of work and speed, readily cutting out a hopper full by hand (2 % lbs) in two or three min- utes, enough for a flock of 60 or 70 hens for one day, and fine enough for little chicks.

Price, with crank, $8.50. Price, with fly wheel, $10.00.

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This cutter is made in convenient size for use o.. bench or table. The entire frame is made of malleable iron, making a very light and strong machine. It is self-feeding and self-sharpening. Cuts clover very rapidly, and is run with little effort. Eight cuts to each revolution. Finished in black enamel.

Price, $3.00.

NEST EGGS

Porcelain, per dozen Medicated, per dozen

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DRINKING FOUNTAINS

L. & B. Fountain— This fountain is made of heavy galvanized iron, will not rust or break, and with reasonable care will last a lifetime. Can be taken apart and easily cleaned. Fowls can- not get on top nor into it, nor turn it over. These founts give the best satisfaction of any we have sold. Prices:

No. 1. 1% quarts 35c

No. 2. 2% quarts 45c

No. 3. 1 y2 gallons 60c

No. 1 sent by mail, postpaid, 40c.

Earthenware Fountains — Heavy glazed earthenware, all one piece. 1 gallon, 35c; 2 gallon, 50c.

We Are State Agents for the

Geo. H. Lee Chemical Co.

of

Omaha and New York

The use of this preparation has become so universal, and re- sults are so satisfactory, that most poultry raisers would not know how to keep house without it. It is no longer necessary to dip or dust poultry to kill the lice. A can of Lee’s Lice Killer, a paintbrush and a few minutes’ work in applying it to the roosts, means all the expense and labor now necessary to keep the fowls free from both mites and body lice. A can of it should be in every poultry house. It kills and prevents mites and lice, and keeps the air in the poultry house pure and sweet (a healthy tar odor), killing disease-germs and preventing the other enemies of the poultryman — roup and cholera. Price: 1 quart, 35c; 2 quarts, 60c; 1 gallon, $1.00; 5 gallons, $4.00.

Feed Troughs — These troughs can be used for soft feed or water. They are made of heavy galvanized iron, and will not rust or break; can be cleaned in a few seconds. The edges are all rounded to prevent the fowls from injuring their combs or wattles, are easily accessible, yet so constructed that food placed in them cannot be scattered on the ground; fowls can nether get on nor into them. Size 18x6 inches. Price 60c; 2 for $1.00.

Feed Trough for Chicks — This trough is made of heavy gal- vanized iron; will not break or rust, easily cleaned; edges all rounded. Size, 12 inches long, 3 inches wide, 2% inches high; weight % lb. Price, 30c; 2 for 50c. Sample will be mailed, postpaid, for 35c.

Caponizing Tools — This set consists of one fine steel knife and forceps, one nickel-plated spreader, both well adapted for the purpose, one improved German silver cutting and twisting scoop, with fine hook on opposite end, one German silver probe, and four German silver hooks attached to cords for quickly securing the fowls; all in a fine velvet-lined case. With each of the above sets we send free one copy of complete directions. Price, $2.75, postpaid.

Poultry Markers — This small punch is a very convenient method of marking birds for record. Two sizes, large and small. Price, 25c, postpaid.

Free — With each order for Lee’s Lice Killer amounting to $4.00 we give free one of the Little Aspinwall or Electric Spray- ers listed on page 38 of this Catalog.

Lee’s Germozone — This is an effective cure for most of the diseases of poultry. It cures roup, cholera, swelled head, cank- er, and when given occasionally in the drink will prevent these and many other diseases. Roup, canker, swelled head, etc., are the same as “cold in the head” in a human being. Price, 50c per bottle or box of tablets sent by mail postpaid.

Lee’s Tonic Powder — This is a concentrated food for poultry with the coarser and cheaper matter left out. One pound of the tonic powder is equal to ten pounds of ordinary poultry food. It can readily be sent by mail, and otherwise handled more conveniently. Price 25c; by mail postpaid, 35c.

Lee’s Insect Powder — While our Lee’s Lice Killer has to a large extent replaced the use of insect powders for poultry, there are situations where the insect powder can be used to most excellent advantage. It is especially desirable for little chicks, as the Lice Killer is too strong for the little fellows, unless very carefully used. Price, 25c; postpaid, 35c.

Peerless Bug Killer — The best exterminator known for bed- bugs, roaches, ticks and all vermin that infest the home. Price 25c; not sent by mail.

Climax Leg Bands — For neatness, lightness, security and durability the Climax Bands are unexcelled. They are easy to put on or re- move, and no tools are required. The rings are made of spring brass, and so bent that the tag acts as a clasp, holding them securely in place. Always give the breed of fowls the bands are wanted for.

Prices of Climax Bands, prepaid: Per doz-

en, 25c; per 25, 50c; per 50, 75c; per 100, $1.35. Sample, by mail, 5c.

Peerless Gopher Killer — A sure method of exterminating gophers, ground squirrels and rats. Price 75c; per dozen, $8.00.

Flyo Curo — Relieves cows and other animals from the tor- ments of flies and mosquitos. Price per quart, 50c; per gallon, $1.25.

Lee’s Sheep Dip — This dip is quite well known among the sheep raisers and is the most satisfactory, as it not only de- stroys ticks and insects, but stimulates the growth of wool. Put in 1 and 5 gallon cans and 50 gallon barrels. Special quo- tations.

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POULTRY SUPPLIES — Continued

Lee’s Smoke Extract — A quick and perfect meat curer; does the work in ten minutes of days of smoking in a smokehouse. 12 oz bottle, 50c; 32 oz bottle, 75c.

Chemical Dehorner — For dehorning calves. This is done by applying the liquid to the head of the calf at an early age, before the horn breaks through the skin. It is very easy to use, and is certain in its effect. It is much more humane than the process of dehorning with a knife or saw. One size only. Price 50c.

splendid medium for feeding animal matter aud stimulants. $1.50 per 100 lbs; $25.00 per ton.

Feed Wheat — Market price.

Feed Corn — Yellow Dent, market price.

Cracked Corn — $1.50 per 100 lbs; $25.00 per ton.

Feed Meal — A cheap grade of Corn Meal. Per 100 lbs $1.50; per ton $25.00.

Cracked Rice — An excellent feed for small chicks. Per 100 lbs, $2.50.

Besides the Complete Line of Goods manufactured by the Geo. H. Lee Co. we carry a stock of the following well- known remedies:

Creosozone — A liquid disinfectant and germicide highly rec- ommended for the destruction of lice, fleas and vermin of all kinds. Price 50c per quart.

Sheridan's Condition Powder — A general condition powder of great power for stock of all kinds; a splendid egg producer. y4 lb 25c, 1 lb $1.00.

Flood’s Roup Cure — This remedy we guarantee to cure Roup, Colds and Canker. Price 60c, postpaid.

Lambert’s Death to Lice — This powder needs little recommendation from us, as it is one of the best known insect powders on the market. Price, 5 oz 10c, 15 oz 25c, 48 oz 50, 100 oz $1.00. If sent by mail add lc per oz for postage.

Avenarius Carbolineum — This great German preparation is not only sure death to insect life of all kinds, but is a wood preservative and will make fence posts and building material practi- cally everlasting. Price, 1 qt 60c, % gal $1.00, 1 gal $1.50, 5 gal $7.00. Special quotations on large quantities.

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Hulled Oats — The groat, or, as the name implies, the oat with the hull taken off, is a very nutritive feed for small chicks. Per 100 lbs, $2.50.

ANIMAL FOOD.

The animal matter or meat required by poultry is most economically and conveniently supplied by the use of the fol- lowing meats prepared by Darling & Co., of the Union Stock Yards at Chicago.

Beef Meal — Made from meat, bone, blood and the liquor from cooking. Rich in albumen and protein. It is a nitrogenous food and a great egg producer. Price per lb, 3%c; per 100 lbs, $3.00.

Ground Beef Scraps — The Beef Scraps are scientifically pre- pared, are free from all moisture and therefore are always sweet and wholesome. Their nutritive value is very high, more than twice that of fresh beef. They are the cheapest and best ani- mal matter food for poultry and well deserve their popularity amongst poultry raisers. They contain more greases than the above Meal, so we consider them better to feed for market than for eggs. Per lb, 4c; per 100 lbs, $3.50.

MINERAL FOODS.

Granulated Bone — A wrong impression exists regarding bone. Fresh or green bones contain 53 per cent, moisture and 12 per cent, grease, so when you buy fresh bones you pay for 65 pounds of useless material in every 100 pounds you buy. Our bone is made from fresh, green bones, with the moisture and grease taken out, leaving nothing but the phosphate of lime and nitrogen. These are the only feeding properties of bone, so when you buy our bone you get all the feeding properties without buying or paying freight on moisture or grease, and you get an article that will keep in any kind of weather if kept dry. Bone is a good egg producer. Price per lb, 2c: per 100 lbs., $1.75: per ton, $30.00.

The Little Aspinwall Sprayer — The handiest thing in the world for applying liquid lice killers and disinfectants. Tin, each 90c; brass, each $1.25.

Special Printed Matter on Any Subject in this Catalogue Sent on Application. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

Fine Ground Raw Bone Meal — This also is made from fresh green bones, and is the same stock as the Granulated Bone, but has gone through a finer sieve. It is ground very fine and is used to mix in mash feed. Price per lb, 2c; per 100 lbs, $1.75; per ton, $30.00.

Crushed Oyster Shells — These are made from clean, bright shells, and as oyster shells contain 98 per cent, of pure bicarbon- ate of lime, they are probably the best producers of egg shells of anything on the market. Price per lb, l%c; per 100 lbs, $1.25; per ton, $20.00.

EGG PRODUCING FOODS

Poultry, to be in the best condition, must have plenty of three classes of foods, viz., Vegetable, Animal and Mineral.

L. & B. Poultry Food — Of all the many foods for poultry, we consider this the most complete grain ration sold, as it com- bines all the principal grains in the proper proportion, nothing but the best and cleanest grain being used in its preparation. Put up in 100-lb sacks, $1.50; per ton. $26.00

Ground Wheat — This meal contains the entire grain, and therefore furnishes the nutriment more quickly, and it makes a

Granulated Clam Shell — Clam shell has as great, if not great- er, percentage of bicarbonate of lime than oyster shell, and while it does not present as sharp an edge it is just as good to | aid the digestion. Price per lb, l%c; per 100 lbs, $1.26; per , ton, $20.00.

Mica Crystal Grit — This is made from granite rock, and con- tains quartz, which is the hardest rock substance, and mica, a flaky substance. In dissolving in the gizzard it flakes off, thus keeping itself sharp. As a grinder it has no equal. It also contains iron, which is very beneficial both to the fowl and in flavoring the eggs. Price per 100 lbs, $1.60.

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Thoroughbred Poultry

		We make no specialty of any one breed, but as we are in touch with the Poultry Raisers of the Northwest we can supply our customers with almost any breed, and we will guarantee satisfaction in filling any order for poultry, by pairs, trios, or single birds.
		State what you want, and let us quote you our price. We give the best stock at the lowest price.

L.IL.L.Y, BOGARDUS & CO., Inc.

814 WESTERN AVE., SEATTLE

GEO. LINDER, Jr.

Box 1175

Seattle, Wash.

BREEDER OF

AS GOOD AS THERE ARE IN THE COUNTRY

Winners of All the Principal Prizes at Tacoma In 1899 and 1900

My Birds are better than ever. Stock and eggs for sale in Season at prices fifty per cent, less than you can get same for in the east

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

SILVER

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Eggs for hatching, from Thoroughbred Barred Rocks, next Spring, for $1.25 per setting; also good cockrels

for sale cheap

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MANUFACTURED BY

THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

The Goods Put Ip by This Company Are Sold Linder a Guarantee

IF WANTED BY MAIL, ADD 10c FOR THE 25c PACKAGES AND 20c FOR THE 50c PACKAGES TO COVER THE POSTAGE.

Intern^ional Stock Food — A purely vegetable compound. Originated by a practical stockman and indorsed by all the most noted veterinary surgeons. Cures and prevents disease in

horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, and insures rapid growth in young stock. 65 feeds for 25c; 150 feeds for 60c; 325 feeds for $1.00; 26-lb. pails, $3.60.

International Heave Cure — This remedy was originated by a prominent veterinary surgeon for heaves, colds, asthma and broken wind and has been successfully used by him in his practice for 20 years. Full directions and guarantee on each package. 1-lb pkg, only 60c.

International Worm Powder — A perfectly harmless vegetable compound, guaranteed to contain no poisonous or injurious in- gredients and to cure animals of worms and other bacteria affecting the stomach and bowels. 1-lb pkg, 60c.

Silver Pine Healing Oil — One of nature’s greatest healing oils. For human or animals. Purely vegetable. Heals cuts or wounds quickly and prevents inflammation and swelling. Very soothing. 50c per bottle.

International Colic Cure — Absolutely the quickest relief for spasmodic, gas or flatulent colic, stoppage of water, acute indigestion, grain founder or bloat. One dose cures in from 10 to 30 minutes. Price, $1.00 per bottle.

International Poultry Food — Is not only a stimulant but a guaranteed cure and preventive of the diseases of poultry. It will increase the egg production in less time and with less ex-

pense than any other poultry food in the world. 1% lb pkgs 25c, 3 lb 50c, 6 lb $1.00, 25 lb pails $3.50.

Honey Tar Foot Remedy — Is a splendid application for nail wounds, thrush, corns, quarter cracks or contracted feet It is neither sticky nor greasy and is quickly absorbed. If your horse’s feet are not in good condition he is practically worth- less. Honey Tar will cure him. 1-lb tin, 50c; 2- lb tin, $1.00.

International Gall Cure — Your money will be refunded if this salve ever fails to cure galls of any kind, sore necks or backs. Put up in tins, 25c and 50c.

International Phino-Chloro — A perfect insecticide and germi- cide. Twenty-five gallons for 50c. It will kill all disease germB and foul odors in and around poultry houses, hog pens, etc. One size only. Price, 50c.

International Harness Soap and Dressing — The best harness dressing on the market. It cleans, preserves and polishes the leather and makes it pliable. Used very extensively by livery- men in almost every city in the Union. Price, 1-lb tin 25c, 10-lb tin $2.00.

International Quick Cleaner — The best and safest cleanser ever sold. Made of the purest ingredients; perfectly harmless to the finest fabrics or the highest polished surfaces. 1-lb tins 25c.

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DAIRY ASSOCIATION

LYNDONVILLE, VERMONT, U. S.* A.

This corporation is organized under the state laws of Vermont, and exists for the sole purpose of benefiting the dairy by Curing the Cow of Profit-Destroying Diseases. The products of this concern are therefore of the highest merit.

A dairy cow is in greater need of a spring tonic than any other animal, man included. Her system is under a double strain, that of producing milk and keeping the organs of her body in repair.

Every cow needs a spring medicine made on purpose for her; something that will clean out the impurities that always get into the system during the winter months. For just this is Kow-Kure made. It prepares her for the coming summer’s work; it starts her in the right direction for a large flow of milk, and if she is carrying a calf it makes her private organs strong and sound and prevents her losing it before her time. It makes calving easy and the afterbirth come away quickly and naturally.

Kow-Kure — For cows only; cures cows of lost appetite, scour- ing, red water, abortion, barrenness, retained afterbirth, milk fever and prevents tuberculosis. It is a safe and powerful tonic, corrects stomach disorders, makes pure blood and causes a larger flow of richer milk.

It is in powdered form, carefully compounded of twelve drugs — which may be divided into four sets, one set acting on the stomach, another on the organs of generation, another on the kidneys and bladder, and the fourth set on the blood.

It is especially designed for the cow, and is the only remedy known that entirely fits her case. General and special directions on each package.

One dessertspoonful or more once each day with a feed of grain, or, better, L. & B. FEED, will cost about five cents a week per cow, or less than, one cent per day to use Kow-Kure, and it. makes

Every Cow Pay.

1%-lb cartons, full net weight 50c

3-lb cans, full net weight $1.00

Grange Garget Cure — A cure for garget and milk fever that has stood the test of twenty years and is a complete success. Un- like saltpetre, garget root, camphor and such stomach irritating drugs, it will not injure the butter nor lessen the flow of milk. Give one heaping teaspoonful with regular feed every morning until cured.

Put up in cans, 1% lbs net weight 50c

American Horse Tonic is not an ordinary condition powder, but is a safe and powerful tonic, especially designed for the horse,, and it takes but a few doses to show how quickly the animal im- proves under its use. It quickly cures worms, loss of appetite, roughness of the hair or coat, stoppage of water or bowels, all coughs or colds, inflammation of lungs or bowels, recent founders, swelling of the glands of the throat, horse distemper and that, logy look.

It is put up in separate powders, one dose each. For a tonic, one powder mixed with L. & B. Feed every morning for five days, then omit two days, will secure the best results. If necessary, continue the treatment. Full directions, general and specific, in each box. One dozen powders in each box; price 50c.

KOW-KURE

Is a preparation in powder form and is given in the regular feed. It is scientifically prepared from twelve drugs — vegetable.

It is made to cure cow troubles, is all medicine and for the cow only. It has stood the test of nine years and is a complete success.

The odd and striking name of KOW-KURE was given to this medicine, that dairymen may be protected against fraud. Take nothing else..

This medicine is made only by the Dairy Association, Lyndonville, Vt., organized under the state laws, a corporation ex- isting for the sole purpose of benefiting the dairy by curing the cow of profit-destroying diseases. As far as known it is; the only association of its kind in the world.

Kow-Kure is for sale in your town. (See name on the envelope.) Get it and make a careful trial on some special cow in your herd and see how quickly it will change a losing cow into a paying one.

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A Beginning.

We cannot recommend to any one without experience more than a small beginning, say from one to six colonies of bees, and the hives and implements needed at first. These, with a good book of instructions, such as the A B C of Bee Culture, will enable you to get the experience necessary to successful bee-keeping. After the first or second year, with a few bees you will be better prepared to enlarge your investment if you think best. If you should invest heavily at first, and, because of inexperience or other unfavorable circumstances, should not make the success you expected on the start, the result with most people would be that they would give it up entirely; while If you proceed carefully and with perseverance, you are bound to succeed.

Beginner’s Outfit.

If you should go no further, there are a good many begin- ners who would not know just what, among the many things shown in this catalogue, they would need to order for a begin- ning. There are some things that you cannot well get along without. In order to assist you to a judicious beginning, we put up an outfit consisting of the hives and implements neces- sary for a start of two or three colonies of bees. This consists of the following, and is styled our

give you an idea of the necessary outfit, we have given a list above of the supplies needed. After you have gotten the hives in the flat, nail them up, put in the foundation, and then you are ready to transfer the bees. When they are nicely going on their new set of combs, you can then, if you prefer, Italianize them. From one colony, by good management, you can increase, by dividing, to four or five during the season. For directions, see Artificial Swarming, and Dividing, in the A B C of Bee Culture; cloth, $1.25. Such a start can be made very cheaply, and at the same time give you valuable experience in the care and manage- ment of bees.

How to Italianize an Apiary.

There are several ways this can be done: First, by buying

tested queens for every one of the colonies containing black or hybrid queens. The old queens should, of course, be removed, and the hive left queenless for a couple of days before the new mothers are introduced. This method, although the surest, is rather expensive.

A cheaper way, and the one we would generally recommend, is to buy untested Italian queens. Nine-tenths of the untested we send out will prove to be purely mated; and then, if the beginner loses his queen in introducing, the loss of an untested is only half that of a tested.

Prevention by Caging the Queen.

In the production of comb honey there is only one reliable method, and that means so much work that the majority of bee- keepers do not practice it. Cage the queen of each colony over the brood-nest at the approach of the swarming season, and then in eight days cut out the queen-cells, and in eight days cut the cells again ; but if you haven’t a large apiary, and you have spare time nights and mornings, the labor will not figure much. The cutting-out of the cells alone or giving plenty of surplus room will help greatly to discourage, if not prevent swarming altogether.

Clipped-Wing Plan, or the Easiest Way of Managing Swarming.

Beginner’s Outfit No. 1.

1 A B C of Bee Culture, cloth $1 25

1 No. 2 veil 50

1 Clark's smoker 50

6 No. 1 Dov. hives, complete 6 00

All shipped together, the price will be $8.00. Full directions for putting the hives together are always included. For those who can afford it, we would advise, in addition to the above, the following tools, which will be found very convenient, if not quite

Indispensable:

Daisy foundation-roller $ 15

Daisy foundation-fastener 1 00

1 spur wire-imbedder 16

5 lbs. medium brood foundation 2 40

1 qt. paint for hives 45

1 Alley’s queen-trap 50

1 Porter bee-escape and board complete 35

Total additional supplies $5 00

These, added to Outfit No. 1, compose our Beginner’s Outfit No. 2, and costs, complete, $13.00. These goods go at third-class freight, and weigh less than 200 lbs., and the freight to most points in this and near-by states will be less than $1.00 on either outfit.

How to Make a Start in Bees.

We advise you to buy black or brown bees in your own vicin- ity. Bees may be purchased in box hives, anywhere from three to five dollars per colony. They should then be transferred. To

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But most apiarists think it an advantage to let the bees swarm once; and as all their queens’ wings are clipped, when the swarm comes forth the queen is caught in a Miller queen- catcher cage as she is crawling around in front of the entrance. The old hive is then removed to a new stand, and an empty one (several such should be kept in readiness) put in its place when the queen is put in front of the entrance caged. The bees, on discovering the absence of the queen, will soon return pellmell to the old stand. The surplus chamber, if there was one on the old hive, is put on the new one now on the old stand.

This manner of catching the swarm is so little labor that the "women-folks” do not object to it, since there is no handling of the swarm itself, no climbing of trees after it, and it is all done, practically, by catching the queen. The empty hive is easily handled, and the old hive need be moved but a few feet, when you will take care of it when you get home. You will also need to release the queen.

The Entrance-Guard Plan.

In place of clipping the queen’s wings, many apiarists prefer the entrance-guards, one of which is attached at every entrance The queen cannot, of course, pass the perforated zinc, and there is, in consequence, no danger of her getting lost in the grasa Then if the women-folks won’t go near, the bees will go back to the old hive; but you may be sure they will try it over again unless you give them a new hive full of empty combs or frame* of foundation. They will then go to work, and probably give It up for the rest of the season. This plan has the advantage that ■ fiVP.rvthiner will takp nf itaolf till -vmi t rot hnmfv and there w _

everything will take care of itself till you get home, and there no danger, either, that you will lose any swarms.

BEE SUPPLIES— Continued

The Alley Trap.

This goes one step further, and catches the queen in a com- partment by herself. The whole trap may then be detached, and the queen liberated in a new hive of combs on the old stand, carrying out the plan outlined under the “clipped-queen” plan above.

Prevention of Swarming When Running for Extracted Honey.

This is far easier to accomplish. Give the queen unlimited room for egg-laying, and, if necessary, put on another eight- frame body. From the lower story draw out a couple of combs and put them above, filling out the space in both stories with empty combs or frames of foundation. Extract from both stories as often as need be, or put on a third story of empty comb or foundation. The main thing seems to be to give the queen and bees an abundance of room. You may ask why you could not do this for comb honey. Before the bees go into the sec- tions they will fill the combs next to the brood with honey; and if the season should be short you would get no honey in the sections. But in extracting you can take from the bees just as much as, in your judgment, the bees can spare. This subject is treated far more fully in A B C 7 of Bee Culture. Price, in cloth, $1.25.

Feeding.

Bees are fed for two purposes: To stimulate brood-rearing,

or to supply them with necessary stores for winter. For stimu- lative feeding, there is nothing better than the

Simplicity Feeder.

This is to be filled with syrup made by mixing together granulated sugar and water in equal proportions by measure,

and heating until thoroughly dissolved. This feeder may be placed at the en- trance at night, over the brood-frames, by placing on top of the hive, or in the brood-nest itself, if a couple of frames are removed. Feeding should generally be done at night, so that the syrup can be all taken up and disposed of before morning. Each, 6c; per 10, 50c.

The Gray Simplicity Feeder.

This is simply a Simplicity feeder arranged with a glass slide. It is designed to be placed tight up against the entrance; and after filling, the glass is pushed back to cover up the entire feeder. Each, 20c; per 10, $1.25.

The Miller Feeder.

Queens. — Grade and Price of Queens.

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"" Untested Queen — January, February, March, $1.50; April, May, June, $1.00; July, August, September, October, 75 cents; “•'November, December, $1.00.

Tested Queen — January, February, March, $2.00; April, May, June, $1.50; July, August, September, October, $1.25; Novem- ber, December, $1.50.

Cages for Queens.

®>‘ As the Benton cage is so far superior to all others for mailing, :''[;t is the only one we offer for the purpose. To introduce, all

that is neces- sary is to pull out the cork, and the bees “do the rest;” i. e., cut out the candy and liberate the queen by a well-known princi- ple. The three-hole principle makes the cage, to a certain extent, climatic. One of the end holes is filled with candy; the other end hole is ventilated, while the center one receives ventilation ie««ily from the ventilated one. When the bees go over the 1 stand, ountains they will seek the center and warmer hole next to the jdjlalandy. In hot climates they will naturally occupy the ventilated ‘jjnotole. Another feature of the cage is, that the holes are so jjjiliinall that the concussions through the mails do not jostle the jjtjiiioes about so much. Each, 5c; per 10, 40c. pin I*

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West’s Queen-Cell Protector.

These are to prevent bees from gnawing into and tearing wn cells given them at certain times of the year. When a s^oiee cell with one of these is placed in the hive, it can TjttrSlidily be picked out from others that may have started up .^C^e where in the hive. With them the apiary can be requeened , . pring the swarming season at very little expense; and this, a certain extent, will control swarming. Complete directions use accompany each lot of cages. We also furnish spiral I (jjll^es, to be slipped over these cell protectors, as shown in the ; at the right. These are designed to hold the virgin queen, ' . ...er she hatches, till she can be disposed of. Each, 10c; 10, 80c.

This is designed to be placed inside of a super, or in the upper story on top of the brood-frames. It has two compart- ments for syrup. The passageway to the bees is directly over the center of the brood-nest, at a point where there is the great- est warmth, and this makes it possible for bees to take down the syrup on cold freezing days, when the apiarist has been so negligent as to leave this operation for the last thing. Strips of wire cloth are nailed to bottom edges of the two outside boards forming bee-passages, so that it is impossible for the bees to get into the syrup and get drowned, and yet they are enabled to take out the last drop. To feed, simply raise the cover; and if the colony needs 10 pounds of syrup fill one compartment about two-thirds full. If it needs 20 pounds, fill both compartments, nearly full. The amount of stores can be quite accurately gauged on the same plan, pro rata. This measures Il%xl8x4% inches outside, and will go inside of an eight-frame dovetailed" super or any of the hives we sell.

Complete directions for nailing these feeders and preparing, them so they will not leak are sent with each lot in flat. Each^ 30c; per 10, $2.50.

Price List of Shipping Cases.

			In FI	at.
Size.	Each	1	10	100
48-lb double-tier shipping-case	25	16	$1 60 1 40	$14 0(1 12 Od 9 50
24-lt) single-tier shipping-case	20	14
12-Ib two-row shipping-case	15	12	1 00

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BEE SUPPLIES — Continued

Clark’s Cold-Blast Smoker.

The Clark cold-blast smoker has probably exceeded the sales

of all others put to- gether, the annual number sold amount- ing to from fifteen to twenty thousand. Be- sides being cheap In price it is well made, of good size, reliable and serviceable. It is a breech-loader, and therefore is easily re- plenished by simply re- volving the sliding- door — no hot cone to replace and no burning of fingers. It is easily lighted with a match, and when once well agoing it will not go out.

Price List of Clark's Cold-Blast Smoker.

One to four smokers, 50c each; by mail, 70c. Prices of larger quantities on application.

Coggshall’s Bee-Brush.

This is a sort of whisk-broom especially adapted and made for brushing bees. The strands are thinned out, and S=- longer, so as to give a soft 5 pliable sweep to the combs 5 For the wholesale brushing 5? of bees off combs in extract- ing. we do not hesitate to pro nounce this the best. Price 15c; postage, 6c extra.

Hives. — Size of Hives.

Before describing our hives a few words regarding sizes may not be amiss. In the first place, the Langstroth frame, 9% inches

deep by 17% long, has been, by com- mon consent, accept- ed as the standard for the United States, Canada, West Indies, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, insofar as there is any ac- cepted standard at all. This size of frame, aside from the fact that it is stand- ard, has some decided points of merit. It tiers up well; being shallow, it is easily withdrawn from the brood-nest, and hence is more easily handled than a deep frame; it brings the brood close up to the surplus, and gives a large surface for it; and, what is of considerable importance, it uses to tne best advantage a standard width of barn-boards for the construction of the hive to contain them. A deep frame, on the contrary, requires wider lumber. The size of the frame, then, regulates the length and depth of the hive, but not its width. A Langstroth hive never contains less than eight frames nor more than twelve. The eight-frame size seems to be by all odds the leader, by ten to one, of all the rest put together; for, indeed, it seems to be the best adapted for the most of the localities. The eight-frame size is just large enough for the requirements of the average queen; and if she fills up the brood-nest, the surplus will be crowded just where we want it — in the supers.

While we make both the ten and twelve-frame Dovetailed hives, and recognize that there is a legitimate demand for them in some localities, we strongly urge the beginner, and others who

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have not decided this question for themselves, to adopt the stand- ard eight-frame size. It will probably be best adapted for your locality as it is in the great majority of them.

The particular feature of this hive, and hence its name, and the one which has made it rise so rapidly into popularity, is the dovetailed — or, more properly speaking, the lock corner. Unlike the old-fashioned lap, miter, or halving plan, it will not gap or pull loose, but will successfully resist all climates, and even a California sun. Our Dovetailed hives are easily put together, and when properly nailed they have five times the strength of the old- fashioned hive bodies depending merely on the strength of the nails; hence, when once put together square, they will stay so. All our dovetailing is done on special automatic machinery that makes smooth, accurate, polished, square cuts.

Descriptive List of Dovetailed Hives

No. 1 Dovetailed hive, 8-frame, complete, a 1%-story hive for comb honey, as shown, includes bottom-board and cover; a body with eight improved Hoffman thick-top frames and plain division- board; one super with a follower and wedge; six section-holders with slotted separators, sections, and foundation starters.

No. IE is the same hive leaving out sections and starters; everything else mentioned is included.

No. 2 Dovetailed hive, 8-frame, complete, includes a bottom and cover, a body with eight Hoffman thick-top frames, division- board, two supers with followers and wedges, twelve section-hold- ers, with sections, separators, and foundation starters, making a 2-story hive for comb honey, as shown.

No. 2E is No. 2, with sections and starters omitted.

No. 5 Dovetailed hive, 8-frame, complete, is a 2-story hive for extractor, and includes bottom and cover, two bodies with sixteen Hoffman frames and two division-boards; foundation starters for frames, and No. 13 zinc honey-board, as shown.

No. 5E is the same as No. 5, with starters and honey-board omitted.

Dovetailed Hives at Root’s Prices.

Order by number and carry out the price.

Number and Name.	Nailed each.	In	flat.
1	10	Weight of 10.
No. 1 Dovetailed hive, complete No. IE Dovetailed hive, empty No. 2 Dovetailed hive, complete No. 2E Dovetailed hive, empty No. 5 Dovetailed hive, complete No. 5E Dovetailed hive, empty	$1 70 1 40 2 30 1 80 2 00 1 65	$1 30 1 10 1 70 1 35 1 50 1 25	$12 00 10 00 16 00 12 50 14 00 11 50	290 lbs. 270 lbs. 370 lbs. 330 lbs. 330 lbs. 320 lbs.

Write for prices on larger quantities.

Five hives furnished at the same rate as ten.

*

Any of above hives furnished with frames pierced, and wire included without extra charge if so ordered. If wanted, add P. W. to the number in ordering.

Honey-boards may be added at price in table of honey-boards. Hives furnished with gable covers, instead of flat cover, same price if so ordered. If wanted, add G. to the number in ordering.

Western Hives.

We have them. They are made from best Oregon pine, and are the best cheap hives on the market. Note the prices.

		Each,	Each,
		Nailed.	in flats.	10.
No.	1, 8-frame	$1 40	$1 20	$11 00
No.	IE. 8-frame	1 10	1 95	8 75
No.	2, 8-frame	1 75	1 50	14 00
No.	2E, 8-frame	1 40	1 20	11 00

Ten-Frame Dovetailed Hives.

We will make the Dovetailed hive 10-frame instead of 8-frame, in any of the above numbers, as follows:

In flat, 25c extra.

BEE SUPPLIES — Continued

Perforated Zinc.

This is used be- tween the upper and lower stories, to pre- vent the queen from going above. It is also used in entrance guards, for queen and drone traps, etc.

The size of the per- forations in our make of zinc is

17-100. This is found to effectually stop all queens and drones from passing through, but allows the workers to pass easily with- out hindrance.

Price List of Perforated Zinc.

Zinc strips, 1 row holes, %xl8 to 19% inches, per 100 $1.00

Perforated zinc sheets, 28x96 inches, each 1.40

Less than a sheet of zinc, 10c per foot. By mail, 10c per foot extra. Zinc strips may be sent by mail for lc each postage.

until the apiarist can give her his attention. As she cannot get away, the bees will in all likelihood return into the hive. Or, if you happen to be on hand when the swarm comes out, the trap with the queen can be placed among the flying bees. The latter will probably cluster about the queen, and they may then be hived. Price, 55c each; $4.50 per 10.

Daisy Foundation Fastener.

Price, with lamp, $1.00; without lamp, 75c; weight without lamp, 5 lbs.

This is the best for putting starters into sections. Nothing could be more simple, or more easily operated than this machine; and we are sure it will put starters in better and faster than any machine before produced. With this a boy or girl will put start- ers in about 500 sections per hour, and do it nicer than any of the presser machines we formerly sold. Complete directions accompany each machine.

Honey-Knives.

Honey-Boards.

Their chief use is for confining the queen in the brood- chamber, and we have had many tes- timonials from large bee-keepers of their value for this pur- pose, particularly for extracting.

This is by no means equal to the Bingham or Abbott for uncapping

alone, but useful for other purposes, such as scrap- ing propolis off bottom .... „ ,, ..

boards, covers, etc., for The Novice Honey-Kmfe.

transferring and cutting chunk honey generally. It has a thin blade, with a keen edge, beautifully finished. The Quinby is the same knife, with the point curved. Each, 85c; postage 5c.

Abbott Uncapping-Knife.

Price List of Honey-Boards.

Order by number and name, and carry out the price.

No. 11, 8-frame unbound zinc, 12x19%, 20c each; price of 10, $1.50; weight of 10, 8 lbs.

No. 2 Simp, wood-bound zinc, 14%xl9%, 25c each; price of 10, $2.00; weight of 10, 10 lbs.

Price, 10 for 25c; per 100, $2.00.

This style of knife is altogether the best for un- capping. It is now made of the best American steel, and an exact copy of Bing- ham’s, except the holes. We send this knife when order does not specify which kind is wanted, because we consider it the best. Each, 85c; postage 5c.

Porter Bee-Escape.

Price, escapes only, 20c each; $2.25 per doz., post- age paid. We furnish these to dealers at manufactur- ers’ prices.

Board complete for Dove- tailed hive, 35c each.

It is almost superfluous to say anything in favor of this most excellent device. No well-regulated apiary can be com- plete without at least a few bee-escapes, and the Porter seems to be the best.

Bee-Entrance Guards.

Price, by mail, 10c ; 10 for 60c.

These are placed in front of the entrances various purposes, may be used in time to pre- the queen from go- out, or on the hives drones are not as you want to from at a time

when you are rearing queens.

Alley’s Queen and Drone Trap.

Daisy Foundation-Roller.

Price 15c; by mail, 18c.

All that is necessary is to lay the sheet on the wires, dip the roller into water to prevent the wax from sticking, and pass it along the edge of the foundation. The first time over the press- ure should be light, and increased until the edge is firmly pressed into the wood.

Price List of 4%-lnch Sections.

White, any width, price of 1000, $3.90; 3000, $11.25. Cream, 1% and 1 15-16, price of 1000, $3.75; 3000, $9.85.

It is designed to automatically catch and cage the drones in an apartment by themselves. They can then be carried to another apiary, or be destroyed, as circumstances require. The trap will also catch the queen when a swarm issues, and hold her confined

White, 50c per 100, or 500 for $2.15.

Cream, 45c per 100, or 500 for $2.00. >'

Write for special prices on large quantities.

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BEE SUPPLIES — Continued

Spur Wire-lmbedder.

Price 15c; by mail, 18c.

This is a little tool like a tracing wheel, with the teeth set in such a way as to straddle the wire while it is in the act of im- bedding. It is the best tool we have ever tried for the purpose.

jar the latter off the limb, and close the lid by raking it against a lower limb, so as to thrown it over on top. Half or two-thirds of the bees will be in the basket. Adjust the legs of tripod so that the basket will be suspended in the air, where the bees are flying the thickest. They, attracted by the bees inside, will cluster on the outside of the basket. While the bees are clus- tering, prepare the hive, if you have not already done so. This done, go back to the catcher, which you will find has caught all the bees. Very gently lift up the two front legs of the tripod, fold them against the main bar, and then carry the whole to the empty hive; invert the basket and dump. Close the hive, and the hiving is done. This device will reach a swarm twenty feet from the ground; it is light and easily handled. After the bees are once in the basket they cannot escape, and the prison- ers will draw the others. The great feature of the device is that it will stand alone, and hold the basket where the bees are flying the thickest, without any one holding it, while the apiar- ist in the meantime is preparing a hive elsewhere.

Comb Foundation.

All our comb foundation is made from pure bright yellow beeswax. The lightest-colored is selected for thin foundation for sections, and the rest is made into comb foundation for the brood chamber.

Table of Prices of Comb Foundation.

When you order, be sure to tell which weight you want, and give price.

Small samples of each kind will be mailed free. We guar- antee foundation furnished fully equal to samples in every re- Bpect. Send for samples and compare with other makes, and see if ours is not fully equal, if not superior, to any other on the market.

		Price per lb, in lots not less than :
Name of Grade —	Sq. ft. per lb.	1 lb.	10 lbs. 25 lbs.
Heavy brood foundation	4 to 5	$0.47	$0.46	$0.45
Medium brood foundation	5 to 6	.47	.46	.45
Light brood foundation	7 to 8	.60	.49	.48
Thin surplus foundation	10	.57	.56	.55
Extra thin surplus foundation.	. . . . 11 to 12	.62	.61	.60

For 100 lbs or over, write for wholesale price.

Foundation packed for mailing requires 25c per lb postage. Not less than 1 lb of brood foundation, L size, can be packed Bafely for mailing, nor less than 3 lbs of larger sizes. Brood foundation is made in one regular size, 7%xl6%.

Thin and extra thin surplus is in sheets one regular width, 3% inches, and 15%, 16%, or 19% inches long.

Price List of Rubber Gloves.

Ladies’ sizes, Nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9 $1.35 ; postage 5c

Gents’ sizes, Nos. 10, 11 and 12 1.45; postage 5c

Extra long driving, Nos. 13 and 14 1.70; postage 10c

Mark size of hand on sheet of paper when ordering.

If you order by number, remember that In rubber you need two sizes larger than you wear in kid; i. e., if you wear No. 6 in kid, you will need No. 8 rubber.

Manum's Swarm-Catcher.

Price, with pole, $1.25; without pole, $1.00.

We have tested and examined many swarm-catchers, but have never found anything that would begin to compare with the Manum. It is simply a wire-cloth basket with a lid to close it. To hive a swarm whose queen is at large with the bees, open the basket, as shown; push It up around the cluster of bees.

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Honey Extractors.

Showing the Relative Sizes.

The above cut will show, better than anything we can say, the relative sizes of the three machines we build for Langstroth frames. They weigh respectively 25, 45 and 117 lbs, uncrated, and the diameter of the cans are, respectively, 17, 20 and 28 inches.

Price List of Extractors.

No. 16, Cowan Reversible, 2 frame $12.00

No. 18, Cowan Reversible, 2 frame 15.00

No. 25, Cowan Reversible, 4 frame 23.00

Bee Veils.

Our veils each contain 1% yards of the best material for the purpose. They are well made, with rubber cord in the top to fit around the hat, and the lower edge is bound with blue ribbon to prevent fraying.

No. 2, cotton, with silk face, 50c.

Tinned Wire.

No. 30 tinned wire seems to be the most suitable of any for wiring frames. We keep it in stock of the following sizes;

Sizes furnished — li-oz spools No. 30 tinned wire V|-lb spools No. 30 tinned wire %-lb spools No. 30 tinned wire 1-Ib spools No. 30 tinned wire 5-lb coils No. 30 tinned wire .

Postage.

Each.	Dozen.	Each.
$0.03	$0.30	$0.02
.12	1.20	.06
.20	2.10	.10
.30	3.30	.18
1.00

SPRAY PUMPS AND MATERIALS

For Spraying Trees and Shrubbery, Painting, Whitewashing, etc.

The subject of spraying fruit trees and small fruits has been so thoroughly discussed and written up in all its details and different phases in fruit growing periodicals and agricultural journals, coupled with the fact that every fruit growing state has its own Experimetal Station, Agricultural Society or College from which documents and bulletins are issued free to its residents on application, giving resluts of its experiments, different formulas for all kinds of insects and trees, in the most approved and scientific manner, containing complete information, describing the different insects, the formula to use, and how and when to apply it, thus establishing the fact that spraying does pay, and is necessary to insure crops. On application we give some valuable tables telling How and When to spray.

The spray pump shown in Fig-. 639 is constructed entirely of brass, a material that is not affected by the poisonous arsenites used in different formulas for spraying fruit trees, vines and shrubbery. They are so arranged that the labor of pumping is all done on the downward stroke of the piston and nothing on the up. The effect of this operation while pumping is to hold the pump down. The foot rest steadies the pump, holding it in proper position.

They are provided with a large air chamber, and have ball valves ; the pressure is held uniformly in the air chamber and on the hose, so that the nozzle throws a continuous spray, and is not affected by the movement of the plunger. The operator is enabled to keep a constant pressure on the nozzle of from 50 to 100 lbs. with very ordinary exertion. Will throw a solid stream 50 feet, and are of unusual value for washing windows and buggies, extinguishing fires, sprinkling lawns, flowers, etc. For spraying are arranged so as to discharge a fine jet in the bottom of the bucket to keep the solution thoroughly mixed and agitated, a feature peculiar to these pumps only, and a very necessary feature to a spray pump. The pumps are also provided with a sprinkler for flowers. Price, $3.50. With 8 ft iron extension pipe, $3.75.

No. 601. Is the same as 639 without the foot rest; having a clamp that fastens it to the side of a pail or whatever vessel contains the liquid. Price $3.00. With 8 ft extension pipe, $3.50.

EXTENSION PIPE

This article seems to be so generally misunderstood that we wish to call particular attention to it. A great many bucket pumps have been condemned for the reason that dealers do not insist on their customers buying a pipe extension. You will readily understand that a fine mist spray cannot be thrown over 12 to 15 feet, and it is positively necessary that an 8 foot pipe extension be used with each dump. By this means the water is carried solid to a distance of 10 feet and sprayed from that point, which enables the user to reach the highest tree. Price, 8 ft pipe, 75c. With stopcock, $1.25.

All nozzles fit our pipe extension and pumps.

If Vermorel or Bordeaux nozzles are wanted with any of our pumps, add 50c to the price listed.

A SPRAY PUMP FOR $1.25

The Faultless Sprayer, made of brass, throws a spray as fine as mist, kills, drives away and exterminates every living thing obnoxious to yourself, your animals or your crops. Is adapted for the destroying of every kind of insect. One-half teaspoonful of Paris green and once filling with water is sufficient to destroy all the hugs on 1300 hills of potatoes.

The Faultless Sprayer is absolutely the best constructed spayer of its class ever offered to the trade. For strength and durability it has no equal. The tapering point to air chamber gives great force to the spray, carrying it to the greatest possible distance.

This tapering tube also allows the air chamber to be fastened to the tank in the most substantial manner. The tube of air chamber is soldered to top of reservoir and also supported by a broad strap of metal passing over point of tube. The point of air chamber and small tube through which the liquid passes are thoroughly protected from damage in use or shipping. Piston rod is spring steel wire and cup leather plunger. Price, $1.25. Sent to any address, charges paid, for 25c extra.

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Fig-. 000

DOUBLE ACTING BARREL PUMPS

The Myers Barrel Spray Pump is constructed on the most improved plan and in harmony with the requirements that have been developed by sci- entists in charge of experiment stations.

It has our patent submerged cylinder, is double acting, has patent expan- sive plunger bucket, large air chamber to cushion the spray, is provided with two discharge ports (one on each side), of which one or both can be used for spraying. The base is properly shaped to fasten on the side or head of barrel, has steel pins, long handle, and is fitted with brass upper and brass lined lower cylinders with ground brass check valve and brass seat. No rubber or leather valves. It is very powerful and easy to operate; will throw an even, mist like spray over any fruit tree, and will throw a solid stream 60 feet from the point of the nozzle. With the proper hose and pipe extension these pumps are adapted for use in vineyards, gardens or orchards, for the exter- mination of any kind of insects that are injurious either to the fruit trees, vines or foliage. All barrel pumps fitted with agitator without

ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

FIG. 660— PRICES WITHOUT BARREL

Pump alone, with suction pipe, strainer and jet agitator $7 50

Pump complete, with suction pipe, strainer and jet agitator, 5 ft. V6-in.

3-ply hose and vermorel nozzle 9 00

Pump complete, with suction pipe, strainer, jet agitator, 2 leads of

Vfc-in. hose, with vermorel nozzles 10 50

If mechanical agitator is wanted in place of jet add $1 to list price.

THE PERFECT BARREL PUMP

Pig. 655 represents our Perfect Barrel Spray Pump, which is manifestly the best barrel spray pump ever offered to the trade. It is constructed on the well known principle of our regular Myers Barrel Spray Pump, shown and described on this page, which principle is, without question, the best that mechanical skill and ingen- uity can conceive, it being single acting in the suction and double acting in the discharge, i. e., it discharges half the water on the up stroke and half on the down stroke of the handle. It requires but one-half the power expended to operate the ordinary spray pump.

It has an exceedingly large air chamber, which is very necessary (espe- cially when two leads of hose are used), in connection with the mechanical construction above described, which enables the operator to work this pump under pressure with much less exertion than is required with other large spray pumps.

Construction — The main body of the pump is all air chamber, excepting what is taken up by the small tube upper cylinder. The cylinders are brass and brass lined, fitted with patent expanding plunger, and it has brass valve seat and brass check valve. The base is separate and can be removed. All parts can be removed by disconnecting the handle and removing the lower cylinder cap.

The pump is fitted with jet agitator without extra charge. When fitted with mechanical agitator, as shown by Fig. 655, an extra charge of $1 will be made.

We recommend the Perfect Barrel Spray Pump as a thoroughly first class article, and guarantee it to give satisfaction.

FIG. 666— PRICES WITHOUT BARREL

Pump alone, with strainer and jet agitator $12 00

Pump complete, with suction pipe, strainer, jet agitator, 5 ft. %-in.

Fig. 055 3-ply discharge hose, with vermorel nozzle 14 00

Same outfit with two leads discharge hose and two nozzles 15 00

ANY OF OUR PUMPS MOUNTED ON BARRELS FOR $1.50 EXTRA

SPRAY MATERIALS

SPRAY NOZZLES

MYERS GRADUATING VERMOREL SPRAY NOZZLE

Fig. 764 is constructed on the general plan of the regular Yermorel nozzle, with the im- provement that the spray can be graduated from a fine mist up to a solid spray, carrying the stream a much greater dis- tance, or can be shut off en- tirely. This is accomplished by adjusting the screw plunger shown in the sectional view, by means of thumb nut. The de- gorger is operated by the screw plunger instead of spring.

Nozzle for ^ inch pipe. Price, each $1.00

Nozzle fitted for % inch hose. Price, each 1.25

BORDEAUX SPRAY AND SOLID STREAM NOZZLE Use This Nozzle for Whitewashing

This nozzle will throw a fine fan-shaped spray and will readily free itself, should it become clogged, by turning the cock handle. It will throw a solid stream or may be shut off altogether, as de- sired.

Price, each $1.00

HOP NOZZLE

Fig. 553 represents a nozzle espe- cially designed for use in hopyards, vineyards, or any place where deli- cate vines are to be sprayed. This nozzle, being arranged with five openings, is- really a combination of five Cyclone Nozzles, throwing a very broad, fine spray, which covers No. 553 an entire hop vine at one sweep, and

has no projections that are liable to catch or break vines. Fitted for J4 inch pipe or % inch male end. Price, each $1.50

IMPERIAL SPRAY NOZZLE

An improved Spray Nozzle which will throw a mist like spray. This nozzle is improved over the regular Myers nozzle as follows: The nozzle can be cleaned by simply removing the cap.

Price, each $0.50

CYCLONE NOZZLE

Fig. 550 is so arranged that the disc or cap as shown can be unscrewed and cleaned at any time. They are fitted to attach ^4 inch pipe or i/2 inch male end, and can be used with any of our pipe extensions. The spray opening is at the side as per Fig. 550, or straight away as per Fig. 551.

$0.80

HOSE REDUCER

Hose Reducer, used to reduce -hose to ^4 inch pipe. It is used to connect an ordinary hose coupling in pipe extension.

Price, each $0.25

BRASS Y CONNECTION

Brass Y which is tapped for ^4 inch pipe. It is also threaded to fit any of our spray nozzles. Two nozzles can be screwed on each of the branches, making a double nozzle.

Price, each $0.50

Always use a pipe extension and do your work thoroughly. SEE LIST ON PAGE 4=7

For the want of space we only list a few of the ma- terials used in spraying, and only those most popular and effective for all purposes, but we will furnish upon application special circular on the subject of “How, When and What to Spray,” containing formulas fur- nished by the State Board of Horticulture, for the destruction of all the insects and fungi affecting our orchards.

McBAIN’S CARBOLIC COMPOUND

Carbolic Acid has long been recognized as one of the most essential requisites for the destruction of in- sect life.

To do its work properly and effectually it must be- held in solution. McBain’s Carbolic Compound does this.

One to three applications at intervals of six weeks- are all that is required, the winter spraying will not, be needed.

To prepare a spray of McBain’s Carbolic Compound requires neither time nor labor. No heating or boiling of water is called for. Dilute forty gallons of cold water with one gallon of the Compound for summer- spraying, and twenty-five gallons of water with one of the Compound for winter use. Assimilation of the in- gredients is perfect and instantaneous without agita- tion. No sediment forms and no troublesome clogging- of nozzles delays application.

One gal 90c, 5 gals $4.00.

We are Agents for...

Dunn’s

Solid

Spray.

Manufactured according to the formulas furnished and recom- mended by the State Boards of Horticulture of Oregon, Washing- ton and Idaho. Special circular and prices furnished upon ap- plication. Thousands are using it with the best possible results in every fruit growing section in the Northwest and California, for scale, aphis, moth and all insects and diseases affecting the or- chards.

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No. 550

Not a Novelty

J- e*

ALTHOUGH of recent introduction,

•*- it has been thoroughly tested, and has proved to be one of the earli- est, sweetest, most tender and beauti- ful sweet corn ever produced. For market gardeners it is unexcelled, as it is a rapid seller and always brings the best price.

OUR seed is carefully selected from the best cNforthern Grown strain.

^

Our New Snowball

Cauliflower

is the best strain of * ‘Snow-ball” Cauliflower we have ever offered. North- ern grown, from imported seed . Matures earlier and more uni- formly than any other stock sold.

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Three Excellent Cabbages

First in Head!

First in Market ! First in the Hearts of Gardeners !

Tilt WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD

Cabbage needs but little introduction this season, but we think this is the surest heading early and purest strain ever offered.

TRUE HOLLANDER

This is also a well-known variety which undoubtedly stands at the head of winter Cab- bages for uniformity and solidity of head. Average weight 8 lbs. per head. None better for kraut.

™§ HARVEST HOME...

is one of later production, of most excellent qual- ity. Forms very large solid heads, with few outer leaves. It does not crack, and keeps better than any of the large-headed- variety.

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	ik OF
df d5	COLLECTIONS

VEGETABLE SEEDS

These Collections will Not be Broken, Nor the Assortment Changed.

This collection of 10 pack- ages of tlie standard vegeta- bles will encourage the boys to undertake a little gardening. No better or more profitable employment can be found for them.

The packages are all full size and contain the best new crop of seeds.

The varieties are as follows:

Beet

Cabbage Cucumber Lettuce Musk Melon

Water Melon

Onion

Radish

Spinach

Tomato

Sent postpaid to any address.

No change in varieties will be made.

This most liberal offer will supply a small family with vegetables all summer, if properly handled. The collection consists of one package each of the following 18 varieties:

Beet

Cabbage, early Cabbage, late Celery Carrot Cucumber Lettuce Musk Melon Water Melon

Do not ask for any change.

Onion, yellow Onion, white Parsnip Radish, round Radish, long Spinach Squash, early Tomato Turnip

This collection is unequal- ed. The 25 packages offered here for 75c will cost you $1.25 anywhere else, but we make these offers to encourage home gardening.

Asparagus

Beet

Cabbage, early Cabbage, late Celery Carrot

Cucumber, early Cucumber, late Corn Salad Cress, or pepper grass Lettuce

Musk Melon, early

Musk Melon, late Water Melon, early Water Melon, late Onion, yellow Onion, white Parsnip Radish, round Radish, long Spinach Squash Tomato T urnip

Ruta Baga

Delivered free to any address on receipt of price.

$1.00

The Prize Collection. The most liberal offer ever made, consisting of 30 packages of the best and earliest vegetables. Postpaid for $1.

Beet, select early sort Beet, Improved Long Smooth Blood

Beans, Rust Proof Cabbage, Standard Early Cabbage, Mammoth Late Bridge- port Drumhead Carrot, Best Long Variety Cauliflower, Early Favorite Celery, Improved Golden Heart Corn, Sweet, Best Early Variety Cress, Fine Curled or Pepper Grass Cucumber, Fine Table Variety Cucumber, Early Cluster

Lettuce, Best Head or Cabbage Vari- ety

Melon, Musk, True Osage Melon, Water, Fine Table Variety

Onion, Danvers

Onion, Fine Pickling and Table Variety

Parsnip, Long Sugar Parsley, Curled Peas, Earliest Variety Pepper, Mountain Sweet Radish, Best Turnip Variety Radish, Lady Finger 8age

Spinach, New Round Leaf

Squash Select Winter and Fall Variety

8quash, New Crookneck Turnip, Purple Top Turnip, Ruta Baga Tomato, Fine Red Variety

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Our stock is all grown from the most select strain.

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The Grradus Pea, sold under various names, is undoubtedly the most delicious of the recent productions. It is a large pea, slightly wrinkled, and almost as early as the Extra Early Alaska, First and Best, and other well-known early varieties, all of which are small round peas, bearing only from 5 to 9 peas in each pod, while the Gradus pods contain from 7 to 10.

It excels all others in Earliness, Flavor,

Size of Pods and Peas, and Productiveness

Large packet, 10c; half pound, 15c; one pound, 20c; seven pound for $1

The Only Onion Australian Growers Will Plant

Keeps Longer Sells Easier and tor More Money Than

Any Other Variety Grown

THE SEED WE OFFER IS AMERICAN GROWN FROM THE ORIGINAL IMPORTATION

Do Not Fail to Try It. You Will Get the Best Price

Racket, lOc; ounce, 20c; quarter pound, 50c; one pound, $1.75

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