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1929
BKCEIVED
ic APR 9 1929 *
TJ. S. •fifrwnftm,
De Giorgi Brothers Co.
Seed Growers p and Importers
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA
Gardeners* and Florists* Price List
Prize Winning Vegetable Seeds and Choice Florists’ Flower Seeds, Seeds of Annuals, Perenials, Climbers and Greenhouse Plants truthfully and fully described with valuable information for Gardeners and Florists
THIS BOOK IS MORE THAN JUST A SEED CATALOGUE
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QUALITY SEEDS
At priees quoted, we prepay all seeds to any point in United States, Canada, South America or West Indies, except Beans, Com, Peas, Spinách and where noted. Terms cash, no dis- count. No charge for bags or packing. Orders to be sent C. O. D. should be accompanied by one-fourth casb.
To Our Customers in Foreign Lands
Please remit in United States Punds. Foreign money fluctu- ates in value ; sending U. S. money is an advantage to botb parties.
Condition of Sále
All offers are made subject tó being unsold upon receipt of order.
In common with seed grow- ers and dealers the world over, we give no warranty, express or implied, as to tbe descrip- tion, quality, productiveness or any otber matter of any seeds, plants or bulbs we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If tbe purchaser does not aceept tbe goods on these terms they can be returned at once and no sále has been made.
WHO WE ARE— WHAT WE DO
Thousands of gardeners and florists know us and the quality of our seeds.
If you do not know us we will telí you.
We are seed growers and merchants in business since 1905. We are operating two farms right here in Iowa, one called Flowerola, where we grow flower seeds, peony roots, gladioli bulbs, etc. The other is called Vegetola farm, where we grow vegetable seeds, onion sets, horše radish sets, asparagus plants, strawberry plants and num- erous other vegetables for trials.
Our trials are conducted in a new way. Instead of planting a few plants for trial, we plant a whole patch, an acre, sometimes less, but never less than a fourth of an acre. We believe this is the only way to grow things for trial if you want to get a correct idea of the value of a new strain of seed.
A number of our gardeners and florists are connected with our seed-growing establishment. Some are directly connected by us, some are interested financially, and these practical men help us pro- duce reliable seeds which we seli. They do more than that, they also grow novelties for us on a consideration scale and give us their judgment on them as to their value. So when we recommend a new strain of vegetable or a new flower, we do so after giving it a thorough trial, and we know what it will do. In other words, WB TAKÉ THE CHANCES on a new thing, not you.
In saving seeds, we are very careful. We grow the different seed crops at a safe distance apart so that there is no chance of our strains becoming mixed. We pull every plant that is not true to type, and we clean our seeds in the most thorough manner. In many cases we wash seeds instead of fabning them as is the generál prac- tice. By washing the seeds instead of fanning them, we lose a good portion of seed as by water cleaning only the heaviest seeds fall to the bottom and are saved.
Those seeds that require speciál climatic conditions in order to be perfect are grown for us by experienced growers with whom we are in all cases well acquainted, and many of them we know person^ ally, as we were in the seed growing game since boyhood and know who the reliable seed specialists are, both here as well as in Europe.
In a word, we know our business and are fully aware that our part of our duty as seedmen is to supply you with the best strains of seeds that can be produced, and this we are at all times honestly and earnestly doing.
Our customers are our friends. The good quality of our seeds makes them friends.
What You Should Do
Send in your order today — as soon after receipt of this catalog as convenient. Every spring there is a tremendous rush and while we work during the spring months day and night, we are often hard pressed with orders and as we fill all orders in rotation, you will assureidelivery of your seeds when you want them.
Give us your full address and telí us how you want us to ship your order. When ordering please do not say : send or ship — but say either ship by parcel post, by express or by freight.
If you say nothing about the manner of shipping we will ship in the most advantageous manner for you.
PRIZE WINNING SEEDS
In špite of the fact that our priees are in many cases lower than asked by others, we are sending out seeds of the bigbest quality. Tbe bulk of our trade is with gardeners, florists, landscape arebiteets, nurserymen, etc., all people who must háve the very best seeds to be successful in their callings.
If our seeds were not tbe very best we would never bavě their trade.
DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO.
F. H. DeGiorgi, Pres.-Gen. Mgr. Telephone 1706
1411 THIRD STREET, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES
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THE NEW AND THE BEST OF THE OLD
NEW CABBAGE DELUX
Cabbage — Early Money
CABBAGE— EARLY MONEY
Earlier than any other Cabbage grown. Sure Money Maker
Early Money Cabbage makes fine, round, solid heads weighing from 3 to 5 lbs each; several days ahead of any other variety. It will make money for the gardener and more friends for us.
Except that it is earlier, it resembles the Copenhagen variety, and like Copenhagen it is not suited for storing al- though it will keep in prime condition for at least sixty days after maturity.
For an early crop and to win dollars and new customers for the market gardener, it stands alone.
Be sure to include Early Money in your order, and order early. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25; lb. $4.00; 10 lbs. $38.50 prepaid.
THE MOST PROFITABLE LATĚ VARIETY YELLOW RESISTAííT
The finest, most reliable, sure heading, longest keeping and best paying latě variety. A few days earlier than Danish Ballhead, oblong in shape, very hard, very white in- side, medium in size. One of our friends, a most successful gardener, says this about Delux: I had 10 thousand plants set early, and was cutting early and again latě. My cabbage was fetching at first $2.50 per bushel and the lowest I ever got for it was $1.00 per bushel. We had a dry spěli and it looked as though part of my cabbage will be a failure. I stopped cutting — there was nothing to cut — and forgot about my cabbage patch. Early in the fall I started for the field with a plow. But I did not plow my cabbage under. My Delux was all headed out and flner cabbage I háve never seen. Out of the 10 thousand plants only six did not make a head. My grocers customers actually begged for more Delux and I could háve sold more had there been more. By planting early, you will háve fine cabbage to seli early and again latě and early planting will give your cabbage a good start so that worms and bugs cannot hurt it. Delux is a first rate keeper, wilt resistant and can be planted close. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00.
Progressive citizens are not satisfied with the old, if ; something newer and better is to be had. They want the best there is.
Tbis applies to seeds as well as everything else. There are many new seeds and many that are not new but of speciál merit, but they are rather hard to find in an average
Icatalog. The Progressive people are busy people. Time is money to them, they cannot read the catalogs from page to page and thus it happens that unless a new or good old variety of seed is featured, it escapes attention and is over- looked.
To overcome this we point out the names of the best varieties under their headings. We picked out a list of flowers of speciál merit, and if you will read the paragraphs, you will soon find out what is the variety most worthy of culture.
A most delicious vegetable usually boiled and eaten with a dressing of fresh butter. Sow the seed in a hot bed before the middle of TVIarch, set out in rows 4 ft. apart and 2 ft. in the rows and you will aet fine heads the first season. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.10; lb. $4.20.
Green
Globe
Artieholce Early Paris
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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES
Carrot — Amsterdam Forcing
Extra early variety, forming handsome, smooth, medi¬ um large, stump-rooted carrots of deep orange color. The roots are well colored and firm, when the carrots are quite young and at a stage when roots of other carrots are pále yellow and not fit to use. It can be marketed way ahead of other varieties and for this reason it is a highly paying sort to grow for market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb- 40c; lb. $1.50; 10 Ibs. $14.00.
Early Six Weeks Cauliflower
Cauliflower — Early Six Weeks
Heads iu SIX WEEKS from Last Transplantmg.
Large, fine, perfectly white, heavy cauliflower heads 6 weeks from last transplanting certainly sounds like an impossibility. Yet it is a fact.
It can be grown and it will head even under most unfavorable conditions; it can be raised for an early crop and again for a fall crop.
Although a variety producmg large heads, it can be grown quite close together, and 18 inches apart is all the room the plants will need to develop to perfection. It is a dwarf growing variety.
Do not hesitate, try it and rest assured that you will be convinced, six weeks after setting out your plants. Pkt. 25c; !4 oz. 85c; oz. $3.00; !4 lb. $10.00; lb. $35.00.
NEW CELERY— GOLDEN PLUME
An unbeatable early variety.
Golden Plume is the best variety of celery to grow for early. Placed side by side with Silver Šelf Blanching one can not help but see the difference in the appearance of the two. The stalks of Golden Plume are smooth and without ridges, bright and lustrous like polished ivory, while the stalks of the other are rough and pále in color. The heart of Golden Plume is heavy, very rich and full and the reports from all the growers are that it is free from růst and blight, as well as stringiness. The best test of the superiority of Golden Plume is in the fact that when placed on the market it brings top prices. When common celery sells for 50 cents a dozen, Golden Plume brings 75 cents per dozen and a dollar for se- lected plants. Pkt. 10c; 44 oz. 20c; oz. 70c; lb. $8.00.
CALABRESE BROCCOLI
The plants, about 30 in. high, produce many branches terminating in cauliflower-like rosettes, which together with the heavy fleshy stalks are the edible parts of the plant. Exceedingly tender, buttery in flavor, a delicacy of the high- Jj est order. Prepare for table same as cauliflower. For an early crop sow March first under glass and in May or early j June for a latě crop. Plant in rows 3 ft. apart and 18 in. apart in the rows. For market cut the heads with about a foot of stalk and to 2-3 in a bunch. It always brings a good i price on the market and no gardener will make a mistake by | getting acquainted with this new vegetable. Pkt. 10c; 44 oz. 40c; oz. $1.30; 44 lb. $4.75; lb. $18.00.
NEW RED CABBAGE MODEL
Very large and heavy, latě deep blood red variety, the heads averaging 12 to 16 lbs. in weight and an extra good keeper. Very valuable new variety, the best of latě sorts in quality that can be marketed latě in season, when there is a brisk demand and when a really good red cabbage always sells well. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 44 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.80.
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES
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Banana Squash
Banana Squash is of the very highest quality with thick, deep yellow meat, very sweet, fine flavored and keeps well into early summer. The fruits are oblong in shape, resembling a watermelon of the Kleckley type, the shell is tough but not hard, the vineš produce fruits in abundance and it is claimed that Banana Squash is more productive and of better quality than Hubbard. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.60, postpaid.
Jumbo Pole Lima Beán
The vigorous vineš produce from bottom to top pods that are 7 inches long and 1% inches broad, filled with 4 to 5 very large, pále green, fat beans, of excellent quality. If you grow lima beans for market, Jumbo is the variety that will pay you the best. Pkt. 15c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. 55c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs. $2.15; 10 lbs. $4.30.
Watermelon Klondike
The Finest Watermelon in the World
For genuine merit Klondike is surpassed by no other kind. As superior in taste to other watermel- ons as thin milk compared to cream. Its quality is so high that it will become the leader in melons in špite of the fact that it cannot boast of great size and that it has a thin rind. Its pronounced sweetness and superfine taste will make it the king of all water- melons.
Klondike is. a smáli melon averaging 25 lbs. per melon. In California this size is considered ideál. In shape it is long, has dark green rind and flesh of dis- tinctive shade of deep red. The seed is white, brown, black and mottled and smáli.
Extra early, ripening in 82 days from dáte of planting, earlier by four days of Cole’s Early a heavy cropper, will stand dry weather beyond belief. In California Klondike is preferred over all other mel¬ ons, bringing higher prices than other melons and we do not see any reason why it should not become a favorite in other sections. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.50.
SPINÁCH— PRINCESS JULIANA
A new variety producing plants that grow compact and háve well filled out heart and almost no spreading outside leaves. A forerunner of a new race of spinách that will form heads instead of loose plants. Although the plants of Juliana are not as big around as other spinaches, it fills the baskets faster because of the heavy, full hearts and thick, fleshy and heavily crumbled leaves, which are green in color.
Will stand two weeks longer than Bloomsdale before shooting to seed. Seed smáli, somewhat hard to germinate, sow when the soil is well supplied with moisture for best re- sults. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $3.00, pre- paid.
NEW TOMATO— MARVANA
LARGE, EXTRA EARLY RED— DISEASE RESISTAXT Introduced by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture under the supervision of Dr. F. J. Pritchard. A cross between Earli- ana, fruit larger, smoother, more solid, glossy red and very heavily productive. A high class extra early sort. Wilt re- sistant, the fruit resistant to nail-head růst and “puffiness,” two dreaded diseases in many trucking districts. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 15c; oz. 50c; lb. $6.00.
New Tomato — Marvelous Pink Globe
Extra Large — Extra Good
An early, heavily productive variety, bearing large, heavy, smooth bright PINK tomatoes in large clusters. Very solid and meaty, globe shaped of very high quality, in fact, in both quality and appearance almost as good as the famous Mar- globe. If your market demands a pink colored tomato this is the variety to grow if you want to bring to the market something extra fancy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 14 lb. $1.50; lb. $6.00.
GARDENERS AND FLORISTS
Your work does NOT start at the moment you are pre- paring your seed bed. It starts at the moment you decide on the variety or kind of seed to plant.
If you decide on the wrong variety — you may make money.
If you decide on the right variety — you are bound to make money.
CUCUMBER HEINZ’S PICKLE
Robust in growth, bearing extra heavy crop of well- shaped fruit that shows up well finished when pickled; firm, not hollow inside and fresh green in color. Considered by both the growers and packers as the best of all pickling varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; lb. $1.20; 10 lbs. $11.00, prepaid.
NEW PE A — CHIEFT AIN
Chieftain Pea — (Starosta) leads all other peas, dwarf or tall, early or latě, ln size of pod and pro- ductiveness. The vineš are truly bur- dened with large, broad, medium dark green pods, and ev- ery pod is well filled with extra large, tender, delicious sweet peas. It is the best and most profi- table pea to grow, to follow Gradus o r Laxtonian and rip- ens just a few days ahead of Telephone.
The pods are very attractive in appear¬ ance, they are very broad and heavy, and soon fill the baskets. The vineš are 2% feet tall, re- quiring no staking, very strong and sturdy of deep green color. The pods are from 4% to 6 inches long, and c o n t a i n from 8 to 10 large, bright green peas.
Chieftain i s the largest podded pea that we háve ever grown, and we háve never seen so many pods on a vine, not even in the far north where the climate for the perfect de- velopment of peas is ideál. Chieftain can be justly called the Jumbo of the pea family and we rec- ommend it strongly as the best main crop variety to all, and especially t o those who wish to grow the largest sized pods for exhi- bition purposes. Pkt. 10c; V2 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; postpaid. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $2.30; 20 lbs. $4.50.
Chieftain Peas
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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES
NEW ONION PROSPERITY
A buncliing variety ready six weeks before onions raised from sets.
Prosperity Onion will make more money for the gardener than any other crop. It can be marketed long before onions from spring planted sets are ready and thereafter throughout the whole season in the hottest of weather up to the Hrne when the ground freezes up solidly.
Prosperity Onion forms no bulb, it is a bunching onion Iike the Welsh or Egyptian Winter but very much better. The stalks of Prosperity are extra heavy % to % inehes through, absolutely white for a length of 4 to 6 inehes, tender, mild and sweet, fully equal in quality to onions raised from sets, of better appearance and easier to get ready for tying, no skin to peal, all that is needed is to wash the stalks and tie.
It is ready for the market long before rhubarb and asparagus, making an income for the gardener at a time when there is absolutely nothing in the garden that could be turned into money. The grower will háve the market all to himself and naturally will get paid well. Another time, Prosperity Onion will pay exceedingly well, is during the summer oř whenever there will be demand for green onions and the market bare of it. It is a crop that can be marketed at any time of the year even after hard frosts, if pulled, stored in cellars and heeled in dirt. In a word there is no crop that wiil bring as much money to the grower as Prosperity Onion.
Prosperity Onion is raised from seed. Tou plant it once only and for years thereafter all you will do is to pull, leaving a stalk stand in the row 5 inehes apart and this stalk by stooling will furnish another crop. Thus a bed of Prosperity Onion becomes a permanent crop yielding from year to year, every day in the year excepting the dead of winter when the ground is froze and covered with snow. Prosperity Onion is absolutely hardy, needs no covering of any kind, no protection whatever, it never winterkllls.
Besides making money from the sales, you will make money by saving the cost of onion sets and the cost of planting them. With a patch of Prosperity Onions in your garden it will be immaterial to you whet.her onion sets seli at $3.00 or siouo per bu., you háve freed yourself from that expense forever and for good. Tonr only expense will be for seed to give you a start. The first year there will be the expense of pulling the weeds. You can easily, the flrst year, rid the patch of all weeds and that expense will be doně with. Your patch will become a sort of a mine. You will thin out the patch and the remaining plants by stooling will in 60 days provide another crop. The rate at which stools are made is from. 3 to 8 to each plant. Wei grow Prosperity Onion in onr own fields and write from experience. In onr on- n
plantation of Prosperity Onion is the most valuable crop we háve and ever had and we háve not the slighest doubt that if you start a patch of Prosperity Onion in your garden, that you wiil be of the same opinion too.
Sow at the rate of 3 lbs. per acre. Planted in rows 2 ft. apart and 6 in. apart ln the rows it takés 20 thousand plants to the acre. Pkt. 20c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00.
Onion Prosperity
THE BENDER MUSKMELON
An extra large malon often weighing 8 to 10 lbs. with deep orange flesh that is very sweet and thick, highly fragrant and deliciously flavored. The rlnd is light yellow, heavily netted with prominent ribs, very hard, making it suitable for trueking or shipping long distances. An excellent variety. Al- though growing to a very large size. it is compara- tively early ripening, about 85 days from dáte of planting. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 44 lb. 50c; lb. $1.60.
PEPPER Early Giant Neapolitan
Produces on short plants not over 20 inehes tall a heavy crop of sweet, meaty peppers, averaging 4 inehes in length and 3 inehes in diameter. Two weeks earlier than Ruby King, more productive and the fruits bigger in size. Pkt. 15c; 44 oz. 25c; oz. 80c; lb. $10.00, prepaid.
PEPPER California Wonder
New, medium early variety, producing from 5 to 9 square shaped fruits per plant 4% in. long and 4 in. through, with flesh over 44 in. in thiekness. The fruits are dark green turning to bright erimson when ripe, remark- ably smooth. The immensely thick flesh is tender, erisp, sweet without trace of pungency and it is not unusual to find specimens weighing a full pound. A valuable ship¬ ping variety and of all peppers the meatiest. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $1.00; 44 lb. $3.50; lb. $12.00.
Early Glant Neapolitan
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES
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CALIFORNIA GIANTS ASTERS
The finest of all aster varieties vying in size of flower and length of stem with well grown chrysanthemums. The flowers measure 6 inches across and are filled with broad, long, incurved petals resembling in formation the well known Crego type of asters. Born on 2 feet long, stiff and strong non-lateral branching stems, requiring no disbudding. Un- excelled for cutting and whether assembled in a bouquet or as a single bloom fully as impressive as chrysanthemums or double peonies.
WHITE — PEACH BLOSSOM — LIGHT BLUE— DEEP KOSE — DABK PURPLE — MIXED. Any of the above: T. pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 30c; 1-8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.00; lb. $28.00.
ASTER— AIRY FAIRY
A splendid cut flower variety on stalks iy2 to 2 feet long, large flowers with slender petals radiating from the center and about 6 inches across. Of robust growth, withstanding unfavorable weather. Good shipper. WHITE, SHELL PINK, DEEP PINK, BRONZE PINK, LAVENDER BLUE, MIXED. Any color: T pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $3.00.
Snapdragon Christmas Gem
New. Of Tom Thumb type, very dwarf. The bushes are globe shaped and compact, only 9 inches high, with dark green, healthy foliage, carrying spikes of rich, deep pink color of great beauty. Sow the seed in August and from early in December on, you will háve heavy 4 inch pot plants with splendid bloom if you will grow them in a 50 deg. house, give them all the sunlight possible and shift and pinch a few times. To háve plants for Mother’s and Memoriál Days sow the seed in January and February. The plants will prove self-selling and you can produce them with smáli cost. When pinching back, snapdragon must be allowed to run up to flower and then pinched back. Pinching the soft shoots means in snapdragon culture that many of the breaks will come blind. T. pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 35c; 1-8 oz. 65c; 1 oz. $4.00.
ANTIRHINUM GOLIATH
A new race of Snapdragons bearing extra heavy, )ong, massive spikes of splendidly formed bloom, dosely placed on the stalks with individual flowers from 2 to 3 inches across.
INDIÁN SUMMER — Beautiful and most unusual color, very rich, deep, velvety copper. Flowers of the largest size, dosely placed on the stem. Highly priced as a cut flower. T. pkt. 25c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.00.
GL4.NT ROSE — Goliath type flowers of maximum size, color exceedingly rich, deep, rose pink. T. pkt. 25c; Vs oz. 50c; oz. $3.00.
ROCK’S WHITE — Flowers of immense size, pure white. T. pkt. 25c; y3 oz. 50c; oz. $3.00.
GOLIATH ANTIRHINUM MIXED— Composed of care- fully chosen varieties, delicate colors predominating. Go¬ liath is a marked advance ov~r the older tall type, produc- ing much larger flowers, reallv immense in size, the spikes are very long and massive, very superior. T. pkt. 25c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.00.
Snapdragon Philadelphia Pink
Large flowered, half dwarf, pure pink, considered by many florists the finest pink in existence for forcing. T. pkt. 20c; ys oz. 35c; oz. $2.00.
Columii Daisy
Bellis — Double Column Daisy
Double Daisy is a lovely perennial becoming more and more popular. Every flower grower should háve some plants in bloom for spring sales. The new Column Daisy is espe- c-ially desirable, producing blooms in abundance on long stalks well above the foliage, large in size and very double. T. pkt. 15c; y8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00.
New Winter Flowering Sweet Pea
GIANT ROSE — Magnificent, vigorous, extra long stem- med, rich deep pink. Will head the list for years to come. I oz. 80c; lb. $10.00.
New Summer Flowering Sweet Pea
PINKLE— Extra strong grower, very free flowering, pure deep pink. The bloom is carried on very long stiff stems, frilled and wawed and of maximum size. A florist variety of the highest order. 1 oz SOc; lb. $10.00.
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DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO,
CALENDULA CRIMSON KING
Campfire or Sensaíioii
A new and very superior forcing strain of calendula, bearing extremely double, unusually large flowers on extra long, strong stems of deep orange with a sheen of crimson, especially prominent under artificial light. Comes 100 per cent double and created a sensation wherever shown. T. pkt. 40c; % oz. 80c; oz. $3.00.
DAHLIA— COLTNESS HYBRID
The compact bushes grow only 18 inches high, the large, single flowers are carried above the foliage and completely hide it from view, from early summer till frost. Beautiful when planted mixed and sensational when massed in solid colors. High class for bouquets. Of easiest culture. The seed germinates quickly and the plants are in bloom 10 to 12 weeks from dáte of sowing. T. pkt. 50c; 1-8 oz. 75.
BEGONIA— GLORY OF ERFURT
New. A form of Sweet Sultán, very robust, growing with large, pure white, highly scented flowers, unexcelled for cut- ting. Forms large clumps from 3 to 4 feet high and bears a great numher of fine flowers. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
DIANTHUS ALLWOODI
New. The seed we offer produces 60 to 75 per cent of large, double, clove scented flowers in many colors on stalk 15 inches high, from spring till autumn. Perfectly hardy. 15 seeds 20c.
DELPHINIUM WREXHAM
Known also under the name of Hollyhock Delphinium. Wrexham strain grows 5 to 8 feet tall, the spikes háve 36 to 40 inches of flowers, hence the name Hollyhock Delphinium. The colors are shades of blue and violet with white, purple and black-blue center petals. Both double and single. Per¬ fectly hardy. T. pkt. 50c; % oz. $1.00.
DOUBLE DELPHINIUM
The double and semi-double flowers are dosely set to- gether all along the stalks for a length of 15 to 20 inches, mostly of light blue shades. The outer petals of the individ- ual flowers are darkest in color, the inner petals a lighter shade of blue and the smallest center petals of palest blue, suffused with pink and gold with a sheen like that of a rare shell. Of great beauty. Vigorous in gi-owth, the stalks stiff and extra stout. Height 4-5 feet. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00.
A new begonia of the semperflorens type, the finest kind for pot3 and bedding with large, intense glowing crimson red flowers almosi three inches in length and inch and a half across. A profuse bloomer and a variety that is destined to become highly popular. T. pkt. 50c; 1-G4 oz. $1.75.
CINERARIA — MULTIFLORA NANA
New dwarf and compact variety with stár shaped flowers not much more than half inch across completely covering the plant. Very attractive. Seed sown early in August produces blooming plants latě in December. Many colors mixed. T. pkt. 50c.
Centaurea Odorata Margaritae
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA
Erigeron Speciosus Hyb. Grfl.
A new and absolutely hardy perennial of sturdy compact growth 3 ft. tall, bearing on single stalks 20 to 30 aster-like blooms about two incbes across. The ray-like petals are in four layers around the smáli yellow disc making the flowers elegant and artistic. Good for cutting. In bloom during June and July and again very latě in fall. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; 1 oz. $1.20; lb. $12.00.
HELIANTHUS AUTUMN GLORY
Hardy perennial about 3 ft. high with neat foliage, bear¬ ing on long stiff stems quantities of elegant daisy-like, deep, orange-yellow flowers, 2% inches across, from June till frost. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
Lupinus New Hybrids
Lupinus Pol. New Hybrids
A splendid hardy perennial, producing masses of gor- geous blooms in May and June on strong, stiff stems, 3 feet in length, mostly in pink, blue, lavender and white. Requires somewhat sandy soil for best results? First rate cut flower, fully as valuable as gladioli or delphinium. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
MY OSOTIS — BLUE PEARL
The best myosotis whether for pots, bedding, carpeting, edging or cutting. The bushes grow 8 inches tall, are com¬ pact, perfectly globular and in bloom from 8 to 10 weeks after sowing. The flowers are medium to large in siže, sky- blue in color. An old florist says: “I am acquainted with all the myosotis varieties offered in the last 30 years. Blue Pearl is the only one that I care to raise.” T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00.
PANSY— ROGLPS GIANTS
A new and very superior mixture of Pansies, extra large in size of flowers, containing some new and very rich colors. Undoubtedly high class — better than the old standard strains and varieties, our American Pansy Mixture excepted. While Roglťs Pansy is “some” Pansy, it cannot compare with our America. T. pkt. 40c; 1-8 oz. $1.50; oz. $10.00.
REGÁLE LILY
Regále Lily will make money for the grower for years to come. Start a plantation; you will make good money even íf the price of bulbs goes down.
Regále Lily produces larger and less oppressively fragrant flowers than those of Easter Lily, white suffused pink with a canary yellow center. Absolutely hardy almost immune to disease, succeeding under almost all conditions. When cut, last remarkably well and is easily and rapidly propagated from seed. Stalks slender but extremely wiry, easily carry- ing its 10 to 50 blooms.
Start the seed in good soil, sow thickly broadcast and barely cover the seed with fine sand. The seed sprouts in 7 to 30 days from dáte of sowing. Sow outdoors in April and May, in the greenhouse from January to March (night temper- ature 55 deg). Leave outdoors, plants fully exposed until the soil is frozen hard, then plače light mulch over the seedlings. In the spring line these out in rows foot apart, 6 inches apart in the row and 6 inches deep. Most of these seedlings will bloom that year. Regále Lily is raised as easily as a crop of radishes, most any soil is all right if well drained. Avoid fresh manure, never allow it to touch the bulbs and do not use it as a mulch. FORCING — You may háve read that Regále Lily does not force well. It does though. However, it must not be treated like you do Longiflorum. The bulbs never smaller than 1% inch through, should be dug in the fall, placed in cold storage and potted up in December or early January and for the first two months kept in a temperature of 40 to 45 degrees. When well rooted they should be given 10 more degrees of warmth, no more. Thus gently forced you will get fine plants that will come exceedingly handy for Easter, Mothers’ Day, Memoriál Day and for June Weddings and you will raise them with much less trouble and expense than you are raising other lilies now. Bulletin No. 1459 and circular 23-C giving full information concerning the growing, forcing, etc., of Regále Lily can be had for the asking from Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. One oz. of seed produces about 4000 plants. T. pkt. 20c; y8 oz. 65c; oz. $4.00.
PENTSTEMON GRANDIFLORUS
Conspiciously beautíful, absolutely hardy, thriving in good or poor soil, wet or dry in full sunshine and also in partial shade blooming during May and June. The flowers are bell shaped, carried on a stout stalk resembling foxglove in ap- pearance, of delicate blue color. First rate cut flower. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.40.
SaintPaulia lonantha Grfl.
A grand new flower and high class pot plant that can be had in hloom for Christmas and for months after. Easily raised from seed. The flowers resemble those of violets, are larger in size of deepest blue and highly attractive owing to their bright golden anthers that stand out in a vivid contrast. In bloom six months after sowing. Use rich soil mixed with one third sharp sand, over summer keep partly shaded and allow the plants rest by withholding water. Saintpaulia is one of the choicest winter flowering plants and sure to be- come popular. Height 6 in. 100 seeds 35c.
STRELITZIA REGINAE
The leaves of this plant are paddle shaped, foot long, deep green, stiff and shiny, born on upright stalks twice the length of the leaves, the flowers of most peculiar and striking forrn, orange and blue in color. Unexcelled as a specimen in lawn as a pot plant, and whenever the unusual, beautiful and strongly effective is wanted. Vigorous grower, easily raised from seed, will stand much neglect but given strong soil, plenty of water and placed in full sunlight it will prove to be a plant that will be much talked about by all who see it. Grow rather cool, 50 degrees at night is sufficient. Tender perennial 3Vž ft. high. 4 seeds, 50c; 10 seeds $1.00; 25 seeds $2.30.
I was thinking about writing to let you know that everything we ord o reci of you was just fine. We never saw such nice tomatoes as them Stone tomatoes and the beans were just great and also the peppers. We will certainly give you more orders. I will just telí you again we were greatly pleased with everything we got from you — F. U. Dubuque, Iowa.
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NEW CARNATION — Giant Chabaud
Sown in January or early in February under glass, trans- ferred to cold frames and when hardened off planted outside, 15 inches apart each way, in well enriched soil, properly watered, Giant Chabaud Carnations produce double, fragrant flowers 2 to 3 inches across on straight, strong stems 15 to 20 inches long, from June till frost. They furnish ůrst class flowers of maximum size during a period when greenhouse carnations are dormant, and if grown with care, the blooms equa.1 greenhouse sorts in size, when these are at their best. Our seed, grown by a specialist of great notě, is second to none, and while it produces highest percentage of double flowers, some will be single.
JE ANNĚ DIONIS, pure white— RUBIS, ruby red— MARIE CHABAUD, pure yellow — LEGION OF HONOR, blood řed — QUEEN OF ROSES, rich pink— L’ETINCELANT, fiery scarlet — PEARL, blush pink — MIXED. Any color. T. pkt. 25c; 1-16 oz. 65c; 1-8 oz. $1.25.
Viola Bosniaca — Bosnian Violet
A new hardy perennial Viola, from the mountains of Bos¬ na, that blooms two months from dáte of sowing and bears violet-blue flowers, clear a.bove the foliage on stiff upright stem 6 inches long. The plants are only 3 inches tall. The flowers are open, resembling a pansy in shape, with a smáli golden eye in the center, about an inch across, very attractive. Fine as a border plant, for pots and highly valuable for rock- eries. A lovely little plant sure to become a favorite. In bloom whole summer till frost. T. pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 45c; 1-8 oz. 85c; oz. $6.50.
Pansy America Enormous in Size Brilliant and Unusual New Colors
Trumps — all trumps which are never beat. The most gorgeous and largest blooms in all the colors of the rainbow with color varia- tions that the average pansy grower has never seen. Absolutely in a class by themselves.
For years we strived, we worked hard and finally succeeded after a heavy outlay of money and long years of patient waiting. Now we are able to offer you seed, producing plants with blooms immense in slze and of the richest colors imaginable, that simply dazzle the onlooker and that you will seli at almost double the price common pansies seli for and seli them as fast as you reach the market, even at times when other pansies go begging. Our American Pansy mixture is so superior and so absolutely unbeatable that we are making you the following unheard of offer :
We Will Give You Seed FREE Money Back if Not Fully Satisfied
If you should be disappointed or not fully satisfied with this nature’s most wonderful gift to mankind, we ask but one favor. Drop us a postál card and telí us that the seed did not come up to your expectations and we will immediately mail you a checlí in full for your entire purchase of American Pansy seed. We will also do this: Upon request we will send you a trade packet of this pansy seed containing 450 to 500 seeds worth 50 cents. Tou plant the seed first for a trial and if you will find that the seed does produce blooms VEKY MUCH SUPERIOR to what you ušed to raise you send us 60 cents — otherwise you need not send a cent. T. pkt. 50c; 1-8 oz. $2.00; 1 oz. $14.00; ^4 lb. $52.00; 1 lb. $200.00.
POTENTILLA MISS WILLMOTT
Hardy perennial with slight protection in the North, easily raised, of neat compact growtli with handsome foliage bearing large, ’ single, bright rose carnation, iike flowers from early spring till autumn. Does well almost in any soil and will stand consider- able nmount of shade. Fine for bedding and high class for bouquets. Héiglit .18 in. T. pkt. 15c; 1-S oz. 40c; oz. $2.80.
SCABIOSA SHASTA
A new annual scabiosa, pure white, very large and double. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c.
SCABIOSA PEACH BLOSSOM
Lively flesli pink in color, dxtra large and double. New. Annual. T. pkt. 10c; 1-S oz. 25c.
Kindly send us by post to Libertyville, 111. 2 t. pkts. of
your Royal Purple Petunia seed. It is by far tbe best purple The Pansy seed I got from you produced extra fine
petunia we háve found — K. F. G. flowers.— T. H. B., Oxford, ludiana.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA
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How to Make Gardening Pay
Work, work, work, and some thinking will do it. Think- ing plays an important part. To make gardening or any other business pay is not easy. There is strong competition — there are too many gardeners. Blit no matter in what line you may be engaged, you would find the same conditions — hard struggle, lasting for years before one is a success. That can not be helped, we must submit to that, must never get discouraged. You work hard, all gardeners do, in work- ing you are hard to beat. But how about thinking, planning ahead? There it is where too many gardeners are below the mark. Thinking, weighing facts in your mind as you see them happen, noticing the constantly changing conditions and chances, is what counts.
Noticing, for instance, that a certain crop is bringing very low prices, you can gain by planting this same crop on an enlarged scale the following season. A little thinking will reveal to you, that you can gain by cutting down oř planting only the usual acreage, the season to follow, of crops that at present are paying well. Why? Také potatoes in 1927. That year potatoes sold for reál money, but in 1928 prices were below the cost of production. Everybody plant- ed potatoes, folks planting potatoes in 1928 must háve been under the impression that because in 1927 potatoes paid well, they will always pay well. They did not, the growers lost money. Another čase. In 1927 carrots in our market were hard to seli even at very low prices. Disgusted, the growers in 1928 either did not plant carrots at all or very few only. Result was that in 1928 carrots were among the crops that paid well. Spring crop of beans in 1928 did not bring the cost of picking them, the growers were “sick” of beans and did not plant any for a latě crop. A few gardeners did and made money, beans were scarce and prices good. This proves that low prices are followed by high prices and high prices are followed by low prices. It is easy for the think¬ ing man to foretell how the market will go for months ahead.
And that is very important as it means the difference between profit and loss. Think twice, before you plače an order for seeds. It pays to plant the best only, regardless of what the seéd costs. Ordering wisely chosen varieties will help a great deal to make gardening profitable. We know of a local gardener, who in 1927 planted a new superior variety of latě cabbage, of a muskmelon, a new tomato, besides a few other items of less importance. His melons, cabbage and other vegetables being of superior quality fetched fancy prices; he found gardening a well paying business, while many other gardeners had a hard time to make expenses. They did not think, our gardener friend did.
How to Make a Hot Bed
In a sheltered spot, away from shade, dig a trench 6 feet wide, 2 feet deep and long enough to accommodate the number of sashes to be ušed. Standard hot bed sash meas- ures 3x6 ft. Line the sides of the trench with boards, brick or concrete and to secure good drainage plače medium sized rocks on the bottom in a layer of about 4 inches. Above the surface of the ground erect a frame 12 inches high in the rear, sloping to 8 inches in the front to give an angle for sun rays and to secure enough “fall” to swiftly carry off rain water. Fill the trench with fresh horše manure which you must first pile up and allow to heat. When heated and steaming, work the pile over into a new pile. This new pile will get hot and steaming again in about 10 days and by this time has lost enough excess heat and is now safe to plače into the pit. Fill up the pit to the surface of the ground, pack down firmly and evenly then plače over it 4 inches of good friable dirt. Put on sashes and do not sow until the heat under the sash registers between 80 and 90 de- grees. Ventilate your plants, give them all the air possible by raising the sashes on cold days and removing them en- tirely on warm days. Water enough to soak the soil, but not to reach the manure below. COLD FRAME is built on the surface of the ground, like a hot bed in appearance, but without the manure.
Three New Tomatoes
Much better than old varieties in their class, are listed on pages 54 and 55. They are: MARGLOBE, IDEÁL FORC- ING and TOMATO 100%.
LAST SOWING DATES
for Yegetables
You can sow and be sure that they will “make,” Broccoli, leek, pepper and tomato up to May 15th. Onion and parsnip up to May 20th. Lima Beans, celery, melons, cardoon and sal- sify up to June lst. Swiss Chard and peas up to June lOth. Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower up to June 15th. Sweet corn and endive up to July lst. Carrots, cucumber, winter radish up to July lOth. Beet, kohlrabi, lettuce, rutabaga, pumpkin up to July 15th. Dwarf beans and Florence Fennel up to August lst. Chinese cabbage, kale, mustard and turnip up to August lOth. Spinách and early radish up to September lst.
The dates mentioned are for the approximate latitude of Chicago and New York and allowances must be made in cold- er and warmer sections.
COMPETITION
there is and plenty of it, in your line of business and in ours. Action brings relief. Plače yourself beyond competition by playing the game harder. Grow only the best, put up your wares in the neatest way you can, be in a class by yourself.
Add more perennials to your line, grow more plants that bloom in May and June when flower lovers are in a buying mood. You will seli no end of them but you must liave the plants first. Try these few:
Armeria, Cheiranthus Allioni, Coreopsis Double, Heuchera, Doronicum, Hesperis, Linum, Pentstemon Grfl., Platycodon, Shamrock, Trollius. All are easily raised from seed, pro- ducing masses of bloom. Being not the kind that you can see in everybody’s garden, are sure to excite interest and create more sales. _
At the First National Studios, Burbank, California, I set out twenty thousand plants from six dollars worth of seed purchased from you. Everything produced very large and choice blooms and has been greatly admired by hundreds. I háve Sweet William in bloom at present and there are ten large heads of bloom on a single spike and quite different type from anything I háve ever seen before. — W. B., Burbank, California.
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THE “OUTLINE” OF GARDENING
TO THE BEGINNER:
Remember that it is easy to garden. Tou will see this after a few things háve been explained to you about soil, seed and cultiva- tion.
SOM* — Any soil wliere weeds grow is all right oř can be made so. If the soil is poor, apply manure, the more the better Spade it under. Spade 9 to 12 inches deep, preferably in the spring, then rake the soil smooth. If the soil is too heavy, (gumbo, olay), apply stable manure; if it is too light (sandy), again apply manure Mnnuring makes light soils heavier, and heavy soils lighter. This sournls like a joke, but it is a fact. If your soil is pure muck (peat), it is ideál for raising cabbage, lettuce and other leafy vegetables, but before you can grow all klnds of erops on this soil you must
thoroughly mix it with regular soil, be this sandy, clayey, or a good loarn. With soil and smáli application of stable manure you will raise wonderful crops, as muck soil is exceedingly rich.
SOWING — Read cultural directions in this book. Do not cover the seed too deep — be very careful in this respect. Seeds the size of a pin head should be covered one-fourth to one-half inch deep.
Larger seeds like those of radish or beets should be covered three- fourths to one inch deep. Corn, beans and peas, should be covered two to three inches deep. Very line seed like those of begonia, must not be covered at all, merely presscd to the soil and sow such flne seed first in a box, not over 3 inches deep, filled with finely sifted soil. Cover the box with a pane of glass.
VERY IMPORTANT — Whenever you read in our catalogue “thin out to 4 inches apart in the row” as the čase may be, do so as soon
as the plants are up. If you allow the plants to crowd each other
the crop will never properly develop. Leafy vegetables will be spindly and sometimes will quickly shoot to seed and the root crops will liave thin, long and deformed roots. The beginner may think that the more plants in the ground the bigger the harvest. That is a mistake. Big and fine crops will come only from plantings where the plants háve room to develop.
WHY SEEDS SOMETIMES FAIE TO “COME UP”— All reál
seedsmen send out good live seeds with strong germination. But seed will fail to come up if it is covered too deep, if the ground is not moist enough, if the weather is too hot, if a hard crust is formed on top of the soil, if mice, birds or inseets will get it, if sown in too hot a hotbed and from other causes which are, for a while any-
how, impossible to explain. These things happen no matter how good the seed sowed, and all old gardeners know it. In the great majority of cases seeds come up just fine, yet sometimes they fail, and you should be informed about the probable causes. Do not blame the seedsman, he is rarely to blame, he is doing his part. Be optimistic — do like a neighbor of ours did. He sowed beet seed three times, every time in a row about an inch or so apart from the old row. The seed did not come up. He sowed the fourth time, then came a heavy rain, and in a few days the seeds from all four sowings were up.
CUETIVATION — As soon as your plants are big enough to handle, thin them out, pull the weeds, transplant and keep on culti- vating. The more you use the hoe or the cultivator, the faster your crops will grow, and the more they will produce.
SETTING OUT PLANTS — You will hardly ever lose a single plant if you will planí in a moist soil, and if you will press the soil firmly To the roots. NEVER, NEVER plače manure near the roots of a plant. Manure contains strong Chemicals and will either kill the plant outright, or dainage its roots to such an extent that the plant will stay stunted. If you must manure, plače the manure a foot or so away from the roots. Putting manure right to the roots has killed thousands of trees and plants. Do not plant in dry soil. Wait for a heavy rain or soak the ground with water, then let it dry off so that when you press a handful of it it will not stick to- gether. Never work soil that is wet; wet soil when worked sticks together and hardens just like a brick. Plants do well only in soil that is porous, soil that crumbles easily when handled.
MORE INFORMATION — You will get more information else- where in our catalog. It is packed with valuable pointers. Also con- sult your friends about gardening, exchange your experience with them, read garden magazines, and after a year or two of experience you will know all you need to know. Your garden will be a source of pleasure and profit.
GARDENING FOR PROFIT— If you want to raise vegetables or flowers for profit, hire yourself to a practical gardener or florist. One year of experience will be worth more to you than all the books that were ever published on gardening. However, read books ; they are the cheapest source of information. With actual experience in a garden or greenhouse, the books you will read afterwards will do you twice as much good, because many things now hard to under- stand will be plain to you. Experience is the best teacher.
CROP OF CARROT FOR SEED ON OUR YEGETOLA FARM
Two farms, under extremely capable management and our personál supervision, are maintained and for a triple purpose. To test seeds as to quality, productiveness, true to name, etc. To grow seeds. To develop new strains and improve old ones.
If you’ll study the thing a minuté you’ll see that it is quite possible for a seedman to buy and seli seeds and never plant any, just as feed men mix chicken feed but never try it because they háve no chickens; or a man makes hog waterers and sells them but he has never tested them in actual use.
Our two large farms permit us to duplicate your conditions, to plant, experiment, test so we KNOW and do not guess. They give us an opportunity to try the other fellow’s seed as well. By these farms we are enabled to anticipate your ex- periences. We can telí you quite correctly how different varieties produce and act under certain climatic conditions.
CQUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA
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DeGiorgťs Speciál Lawn Grass Mixture
This mixture contains several of the finest American and Euiro- pean grasses adapted for Lawn making and cannot be excelled, being by far superior to mixtures usually sold. Produces a perfect lawn in a few weeks after sowing, that stays green from early spring till winter, does NOT turn yellow even in the hottest and driest part of summer and does well in moderate shade as well as in full sun- light. This because we use the best grade of seed in its composi- tion and the right kind of fine leaved grasses in proper proportions. Price, by mail, postpaid : 1 lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.25. Not prepaid : 10
lbs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $35.00.
Putting Green Mixture
The hardiest and finest growing grasses are contained in this mixture. It produces a beauriful and lasting green turf, calculated to withstand hard wear and tear. By mail, postpaid : 1 lb. 65c. Not prepaid: 5 lbs. $2.S5; 10 lbs. $5.50; 100 lbs. $50.00.
Deep Shade Lawn Mixture
This is a mixture of the most expensive fancy grasses only, such as Wood Meadow Grass, Slender Fescue, etc., and will give perfect satisfaction anywhere in dense shade. By mail postpaid: 1 lb. 55c. Not prepaid : 10 lbs. $4.50.
Lawn Grass Mixture for the South
This is composed of grasses that stand extremes of heat and drouth well and therefore adapted for the South. By mail, postpaid: 1 lb. 75c; 3 lbs. $1.90.
Y ARROW— Achillea Millefolium
Yarrow makes a beautiful deep green dosely woven turf and we recommend it highly for seeding such spots that are bare from constant trampling and where grass will not grow. Yarrow will make close, neat, dark green sod that will stand the wear and will eliminate the bare spots in your lawn, golf links, etc. It will last for years and do well even in very dry and quite poor soil where hardly anything else will grow but will not be a success in deep shade. An oz. of seed will sow 50 square feet. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 15c; oz. 60c.
Imported and Native Turf Grasses
Lawn Grass Mixtures for speciál purposes must contain certain grasses that will form a lawn possessing qualities required. We carry in stock these speciál varieties and whenever you need any of the grasses named below, please write for prices.
CKEEPING BENT— RHODE ISLAND BENT— NEW ZEALAND FESCUE — ET IÍOFEAN I1ED FESCUE— WOOD MEADOW GKASS.
A FINE LAWN
six weeks after seeding can be had by using our Speciál Lawn Grass Mixture. You can buy lawn grass mixtures for half the price we ask, whieh fact is well known to us. We also know that this low priced mixture frequently contains an incredible amount of weed seeds and other matter that it should not contain.
We would lower our prices with pleasure, if we could get high grade seeds that we use, at low prices. We do not and never will send out low grade seed in order to meet low prices of others.
To completely satisfy you, to create and maintain a feeling that prompts you to recommend our seeds with a happy smile, is not an easy task and impossible to accomplish when sending out dead seeds, chaff, weeds, and dust mixed together and call it lawn grass seed.
Directions for Making a Lawn
Use 1 lb. of Seed for 50 square feet; 100 lbs. for one acre.
In the formation of lawns, and proper care of lawns, many things are to be considered. The beauty of a lawn consists in the evenness of its surface, and the richnass of its verdue. This can only be produced on well-drained, prepared, thoroughly pulverized soils. Another important consideration in making a lawn, is to háve the soil of even depth throughout, so that the grass may be marked by a regularity of growth. After sowing, the ground should be lightly harrowed or raked, and heavily rolled, in order to press the seed into the soil. Sowing can be doně from the middle of March, to the middle of May, and in favorable seasons, even up to July. Seed may also be sown from the latter part of August, to the end of September. All weeds in newly made lawns must be pulled up by the roots before they ripen their seed. This is the only sure way to rid lawns of these pests. When the grass is sufficiently high the lawn must be mown. This must be on no account neglected as a close bottom is obtained solely by attention to this, and frequent rolling. As soon as the frost is out of the ground, the land should be heavily rolled. and cross-rolled, as the soil is loosened by winter frosts, and rolling is necessary to compress it again.
Lawn grasses should be sown thickly, from 150 to 50 square feet to the pound, depending upon condition of the soil, time of year, etc. We like the pian of working in units of 100 square feet (10 by 10 feet squares), and seeding each unit with the quantity of seed decided upon. An easy way to do this is to také two heavy cords, each ten feet long and with a loop in each end. By starting at one corner and staking out regular spaces using the same amount of seed for each square of 100 feet your lawn will be very evenly seeded.
Admirál Wax Beán Golden Harvest Beán
We háve a letter on our files from a Florida customer. The letter reads : “I am writing to you now in regards to the 15 lbs. of Admirál Beans that I received on the 27th of December. I had a good success. I picked five times and háve got 80 bushels in all which I sold for $418.40, my net profit amounts to $360.40, so you see not bad at that. I wish to statě that I háve been farming beans for the past 18 years and I háve planted all kinds of different beans, but I háve never found nothing that can compare with your Ad¬ mirál Wax. I háve never seen beans yield so much as your Wax does. I wish to say one thing, that they are a frostproof beán, too, as we had a big frost when they were about three weeks old that killed 10 acres of other beans for me and hundreds of acres of others around my farm and it did not hurt my wax patch I had. I wish to thank you very much for the seed and I believe Admirál will be the coming beán for Florida and in a few years you won’t be able to supply the demand. I want you to savé me 120 lbs. for next year. Also I suspect you will hear from other farmers around here who will put in orders, too. In regards what I háve said in this letter, I wish to say that I can prove every word I háve said. If you can use any of it in your advertising you are at liberty to do so. I think your beán should be called the GOLDEN HARVEST Instead of New Admirál.”
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ARTICHOKE
One oz. of seed will produce 600 plants
GREEN GLOBE — Produees nearly round flower heads with spines that are quite meaty and thick at the hase. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.10; lb. $4.20. EAKLY PPItPLE GEOBE — Carciofo violetto di Chioggia.) Purple tinged, large, globe shaped, tender, very productive and earliest variety. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 35c ; Ví lb. $1.10; 1 lb. $4.20.
ASPARAGUS
CULTURE — 1 oz. of seed will produce 1000 plants, 1% lbs. of seed enough plants to set an acre. Por a crop of plants use 10 lbs. of seed per acre.
Sow early in the spring as soon as frost is out of the ground and the soil in good workable condition, not sticky. Háve the rows about 2 feet apart and an inch apart in the row, cover the seed with half an inch of soil. Thin to not less tkán 2 inches apart and if you will keep the plantation free from weeds you will get strong roots fit to be planted in permanent beds the following spring. In preparing your permanent bed prepare the ground in the fall by giving it extra heavy coating of manure, then plow the ground very deep which will kill all weed seeds and destroy cutworms and it will also háve a tendency to make the ground warmer; in a word your ground will be in excellent condition to receive the plants in the spring.
Lay out your beds 4 feet between the rows and plant two feet apart in the rows, in furrows 8-10 inches deep, spread the roots to radiate in all directions and cover with 3-4 inches of dirt. In later cultivation gradually fill up the fur¬ rows as the plants grow till the whole field is level. If you will not cut at all nutil your bed is 3-4 years old, your asparagus will run extra heavy so that a bunch of 5-7 stalks 8 inches long will weigh a pound, fetching top price. Aspar¬ agus beetle if unchecked will destroy your asparagus. Destroy the beetle Dy dusting with calcium arsenate through the season while the dew is on. Never apply calcium at the time of cutting for market as it is a rank poison.
Asparagus seed germinates rather slowly ; to insure better germination soak in hot water before sowing.
Government bulletin No. 829, Asparagus, may be had on request to the De¬ partment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS
Washington Růst Proof Asparagus is the result of many years of scientific breeding by the Bureau of Planí Industry of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Produees bigger and heavier stalks than was heretofore believed possible. The tips of Washington Asparagus stay unopened, and do not start to leaf out even when they are 2 feet high and reach mammoth proportions. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.00.
ASPARAGUS— MARY WASHINGTON
Will hold a tight bud above the ground longer than an other variety. I11 other respects similar to regular Washington. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; lb. $1.75.
ASPARAGUS SEED (Prepaid)
Pkt. Oz. % lb. Lb. 10 lbs. 100 lbs.
Argentheuil Giant . 5 10 20 65 5.00 30.00
Bonvaletťs Giant . 5 10 25 75 6.00 35.00
Falmetto . 5 10 20 65 5.00 30.00
8tarkey’s Mammoth . 5 10 25 75 6.00 35.00
Washington Rustprooť . 10 15 35 1.20 9.00 80.00
Asparagus — Bonvaletťs Giant
ASPARAGUS |
ROOTS Per 25 |
Per 100 |
Per 1000 |
Bojivaletťs Giant, 1-year . |
. . 55 |
1.00 |
7.00 |
Bonvaletťs Giant, 2-year . |
. . 75 |
1.25 |
10.00 |
Palmetto, 1-year . |
. . 50 |
3 00 |
8.00 |
Palmetto, 2-year . |
. . 70 |
1.50 |
12.00 |
Washington, 2-year . |
. . 85 |
1.50 |
12.00 |
Planted in rotvs 4 feet apart and the roots placed in the rows 2 ft. apart it takés 5 thousand plants to plant an acre.
ADMIRAL WAX BEÁN
Admirál Beán is the most valuable and absolutely the best early wax beán of quality.
Extra early, heavily productive, a sure cropper even under unfavor- able conditions. Admirál will yield a heavy crop of meaty, stringless, oval-shaped, straight pods, 5 to 6 inches long, of lustrous, attractive, rich golden yellow color when planted early or latě and even during hot any dry weather when most other beans fail. Admirál will even stand a light frost without injury. An unbeatable variety and market gar- dener’s money maker. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $2.25; 25 lbs. $5.25.
Do not use drill in sowing wrinkled peas and beans. The seed • drill splits many a pea and many a beán and poor stand is the result. It is better to plant by band, which takés time but pays to do so.
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BEANS
Everyone who plants beans wants at least a green and yellow wax beán. For your green beán get De Giorgťs strain of BOUNTIFUL STRINGLESS; for the wax the AD¬ MIRÁL. These are both good, and you’ll háve no regrets, we assure you.
Both varieties named are fiat podded. PRIDE OF IOWA is our choice for the round podded in the green beán; PEN- CIL POD WAX for the yellow.
THE LIMAS. This is a distinct sort. Some of our friends are under the impression that only an expert can grow them successfully. There is something to this when growing í the large podded Limas, but you will surely succeed with De Giorgťs PROLIFIC BUSH LIMA. It is about the smallest podded in our whole list but what it lacks in size it makes up in quantity; the bushes are loaded with pods and it sel- dom fails to produce a full crop.
The flavor is superb; you’ll like these beans if you are at all partial to Limas. They cook easily and evenly. The large crop makes this an ideál shell beán.
If you want to try the pole Limas or háve already grown them, get our CARPINTERIA, a vigorous producer of extra quality beans.
POLE BEANS. Perhaps you think it is too much trouble fuss- ing with the poles. A friend of ours had the same idea, but he was prevailed upon to try them several season’s ago. Now he always plants pole beans, always KENTUCKY WONDER. And about twen- ty-four poles, three plants to a pole, furnish all the beans for a fain- ily of seven — and theyTe pretty big “beán eaters” at that. If your garden is of fair size, try some this season — get GOLDEN CLUSTER if you want the wax — and you'11 háve some every season afterward. They are enormous producers; you háve no idea until you try them how big a crop they produce.
Sec the poles four feet apart each way, tie each set of three to- gether at the top, wigwam fashion, and you’ll be surprised at the results.
ASPARAGUS POLE BEÁN. This is a distinct specie of Beans. The pods are good eating and they really grow 3 feet oř even longer. They will do well everywhere and are worth planting.
EARLY MAZAGAN or Fava Beán, also called English Beán, is very different from all other beans. It must be planted early at the i same time as such hardy vegetables as Radishes and Parsnips are planted.
The Beans resemble Lima Beans in taste and are prepared for table in same way.
SCARLET RTJNNER. This Beán is in a class by itself. It i* generally planted for its bright red flowers rather than as a croppei;
CULTURE — Two bushels of seed will plant an acre, 1 qt. or about 2 lbs. will plant a row 100 feet.
Beans do well in any soil, light soil is best for them. Háve the rows two feet apart to allow horše cultivation or 16 inches apart for hand cultivation. Plant the seed from 6 to 10 inches apart in the row and cover up with two inches of soil. Never plant Beans. until the apple trees are in bloom. Give frequent cultivation. Some peo- ple plant extraordinarily early, and in most cases they lose their first planting which, considering the price of seed and labor. is rather expensive. Do not cultivate your Beans when they are wet from dew or rain ; if you will, the plants will get blighted and pods rusted.
CULTURE FOR LIMA BEANS. These are VERY sensitive to cold, therefore must be planted láteř than is usual with regular beans — when the weather is thoroughly settled and warm and not before, or the seed will rot in the ground. Avoid ground fertilized heavily with fresk manure, because the plants on such ground drop their blossoms, resulting in few or no pods. Space bush limas 1% ft apart in the row, pole limas 4 ft. each way, placing one seed of bush limas to a hill and 4 to 6 beans in a circle about the pole of pole limas; always planting the seed with the eye DOYVN. Cover the seeds about 2 inches deep.
HOT WEATHER BEÁN. For second planting, Longfellow is the best variety we háve ever tried. It will produce a good crop of hne long, round, rather slender, but straight pods, even if the weather should be hot and dry.
BOUNTIFUL BEÁN
The Earliest Green Podded Bush Beán
It is very early, very productive, and bears nearly all season. The snap pods are uniform in size, very long, straight, hrittle, stringless, meaty, and quite broad. of a rich green color. It is very easy to piek pods. They are borne both above and below the foliage, and the pods are so close to- gether that one can piek a basket of them in a very short time. This Beán is rapidly gaining in popularity, and those who háve grown it are most enthusiastic in its praise. The market gardeners say that this Beán sells itself and that it is the finest flavored, most tender and productive Beán they háve ever eaten. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $18.00.
Prices quoted for Beans in lots of 10, 25, and 100 lbs are not prepaid.
Bush Beans — Green Podded Varieties
Any variety, 10c per pkt.; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c, prepaid.
10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs.
Black Valentine . .
Bountiful .
Dwarf Horticultural .
Early Mazagan .
Extra Early Refugee .
Full Measure .
Giant Stringless Green Pod .
Improved Earliest Red Valentine.
Longfellow .
Navy .
Pride of Iowa .
Round Pod Refugee, oflOOO to 1..
Stringless Green Pod .
WAX PODDED VARIETIES
10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs.
Admirál Wax .
Brittle Wax .
Champion Wax .
Currie’s Růst Proof .
German Black Wax .
Golden Wax Improved .
Hodson Wax .
Improved Golden Wax .
Pencil Pod Wax .
Proliflc Black Wax .
Round Pod Kidney Wax .
Sure Crop Wax .
Webber or Crackerjack Wax ....
Unrivaled .
BUSH LIMA BEANS— BUTTER BEANS
Any variety, 10c per pkt.; % lb. 25c; lb. 45c prepaid.
10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs.
Fordhook Bush Lima . 2.60
Henderson’s Bush Lima Improved 2.00 Proliflc Bush Lima . 2.00
6.00 |
23.00 |
4.50 |
18.00 |
4.50 |
18.00 |
POLE LIMA BEANS
Any variety, 10c per pkt.; % lb. 25c; lb. 45c prepaid.
10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs.
Carpinteria Lima . $2.60 $6.00 $23.00
King of the Garden . 2.60 6.00 23.00
POLE BEANS
Any variety, 10c per pkt.;
Burger’s Stringless .
Dutch Caseknife .
Early Golden Cluster Wax. . . . Kentucky Wonder Green Pod.
Kentucky Wonder Wax .
Lazy Wife . .
Cut Short or Corn Hill .
% lb. 25c; lb. 45c, prepaid.
10 lbs. |
25 lbs. |
100 lbs. |
,$2.25 |
$5.50 |
$20.00 |
. 2.25 |
5.50 |
20.00 |
. 2.25 |
5.50 |
20.00 |
. 2.25 |
5.50 |
20.00 |
. 2.25 |
5.50 |
20.00 |
. 2.25 |
5.50 |
20.00 |
. 2.25 |
5.50 |
20.00 |
CHAMPION WAX BEÁN
The very finest and best dwarf bush beán, yielding on medium large bushes without runners a great quantity of lustrous, transparent and glistening, pále yellow pods. The pods are about 6 inches long, nearly straight, slightly curved and pointed and when not too old entirely stringless. In earliness it leads all other wax varieties. The pods are of the most beautiful appearance, they present a tempting sight when gathered and in baskets ready for the market, and their showiness makes buyers while other beans stay unsold.
Because of their extreme earliness, great productiveness, and above all, fine appearance, they will prove a most profit- able variety for the market gardener. While not immune from růst they are greatly růst resistant. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid; 5 lbs. $1.30; 10 lbs. $2.25.
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Pride of Iowa
Beet Early Wonder
PRIDE OF IOWA BEÁN
A WONDERFUL GREEN POD BUSH VARIETY
This Beán comes from a gardener and friend of ours who had this Beán for several years but jealously kept the seed for himself. He has become a member of our organization and for mutual benefit he let us háve a quantity of the seed and we are offering the same to our many market gardener custoiners.
PRIDE OF IOWA is a wonderful variety. The pods are of beautiful appearance, nearly round, deeply creasebacked dark green, extremely brittle, absolutely stringless in all stages of growth, totally without fibre, very meaty and possess a delicate flavor. They hang in large clusters on the vineš and it is easier to piek 50 baskets of them than it is to piek 25 baskets of any other green sort.
PRIDE OF IOWA produces on an average of 75 to 100 market baskets more per acre (baskets as ušed in our market of one-third bushel capacity) than any other green podded Beán. We tried every variety listed by us as well as many that we do not list, and know what the facts are .
PRIDE OF IOWA is ready Ave days after Early Val¬ entine variety and reaches the market in ample time to bring the top prices that prevail early in the spring. On account of its very high quality and íine appearance of the pods as well as size and length which is from 6 to 8 inches, it fre- quently sells in our market for 10 or 15c more per basket than any other green Beán.
PRIDE OF IOWA has very bushy vineš that grow about 18 inches high, without runners and with thick stalks that keep the plant erect and unaffected by high winds. The bushes are very broad and for best results must be planted in rows 3 feet apart and a foot apart in the rows. Pkt. 10c. lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $2.40; 100 lbs. $21.00.
Most of our Beans are grown in Western Nebraska on new land and are free from blight and other diseases. Being grown on new land and in comparatively high altitude they possess great vitality, yield better and mature earlier.
I want to telí you about the beans, Pride of Iowa. It is the best beán for fall planting in the South. They can stand more heat and dry weather lhán any other kind.
J. J. M., Citronelle, Alabama.
EARLY WONDER BEET
DEEP RED IN COLOR, TENDER AND SWEET OF ALL BEETS THE EARLIEST
EARLY WONDER is of ideál shape, perfectly smooth, absolutely free from fibrous roots, and with only a smáli tap root as shown in our illustration. The flesh is tender and sweet and stays so in all stages of growth. The color is intensely solid deep red. The tops are considerably smaller than in the čase with any other beet, yet the amount of foli- age is sufficient and makes it an ideál bunching variety. It has just the right amount of leaves, an item of importance, as it does away with lots of work connected with trimming the leaves in order to make the beets easy to tie and make them look better.
EARLY WONDER, on account of its light leaf growth, can be planted closer in rows and the rows can be closer to- gether thus valuable space is gained and much work con¬ nected- with weeding and cultivating is eliminated.
EARLY WONDER is the earliest beet that we ever tested in our trial grounds and matures five days ahead of the earliest variety thus far known, námely the Earliest Egyptian. If you will plant Early Wonder you will be the first on the market with your beets and will háve the market to yourself before the other beets make their appearance.
EARLY WONDER is the result of years of re-selecting and improving, and stands alone in being perfect in shape as well as in quality and absolutely the first in earliness. It never gets out of shape no matter how long left standing in the field after reaching maturity. It does extraordinarily well even on thin soil and is so positively unusual that we un- hesitatingly say to you plant heavily for early young beets, as you will háve no difficulty in speedily turning your crop into good money. Early Wonder surprised us and it will surprise you. It is a winner. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 15c; li lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $12.00, prepaid.
Extra Early Egyptian Beet
Extra early, producing fiat, smooth, turnip shaped roots, about 2 inches in diameter. Flesh deep red, and very sweet and tender. An old standard sort of the most popular variety among market gardeners for forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c, postpaid. 10 lbs. $6.50, prepaid.
We seli half lbs. at lb rate, 5 lbs. oř ověř at 10 lbs. rate, 25 lbs. or over at 100 lbs. rate.
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TABLE BEETS
CULTURE — 1 oz. will sow 50 feet of row, 6 lbs., to an acre. Plant beets when frost is out of the ground and the soil in workable condition. Háve the rows 16 inches apart, plant moderately thick in the row and later thin out to 4 inches in the row. The thinnings furnish exceílent greens which are prepared for the table as spinách and for which there is always a good demand on all markets. Give fre- quent culitvation.
Which Beet Is the Best?
The best Beet for early is our EARLY WONDER variety. The roots are very uniform in size, tender and of deep red color without light or white zones.
If you are looking for quantity as well as quality grow either HALF LONG or LONG BLOOD. These two varieties develop big heavy roots and are of intense dark red color. However, they are not early. Other good beets are EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN and DETROIT DARK RED. CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN is distinctly a market gardeners’ variety; it is a fine bunching Beet.
In Beets all depends on the quality of Seed. If the seed is not grown with the utmost care and by someone who knows his business thoroughly, the roots will be shapeless and will lack the deep red color so much desired in Beets. Our Select stocks of Beets produce roots of superior qual¬ ity and market gardeners who once try our Seed know that they are getting full value for their money. You can buy Beet Seed for much less than our price but just plant our Seed and the cheaper kind side by side. After you will see the difference between the two you will not want the “cheap seed even as a gift.
Crosby’s Egyptian — Selected Stock
The quality of our selected stock of Crosby’s Beet is í supreme, and we are sure that whoever will plant our seed I will quickly see that the product raised from it is remark- ■ ably superior to most beets of similar class. This seed costs a little more, but it is fully worth the price we ask for it. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
Crosby’s Egyptian — Regular Stock
We do not raise this seed but buy it from regular com- mercial seed growers. While the quality of this seed is good it cannot compare with the selected stock in quality. Pkt. 5c, 1 oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 70c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
Detroit Dark Red Beet — Select
The most popular variety throughout the west. It is planted by truckers, market gardeners, pickle factories, and in home gardens. It is a beet of very highest quality, very early, extremely fine shaped, with sweet, tender flesh and of a solid deep red color. A grand sort for bunching for market. Our seed is of exceptionally good quality, being grown from extra selected, fine shaped and dark fleshed roots. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1. lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00. ťRIMSON GLOBE — Of medium size, almost globe shape, flesh blood red, slightly zoned, foliage bronze. Second early. DEWINďS BLOOD TURNIP — Medium early, dark blood, turnip shaped sort.
ECLIPSE — Smooth globe shaped, dark fleshed sort. ELECTRIC — Early, almost round, deep red with rings of lighter hue.
HALF LONG BLOOD RED — Heavy smooth roots, very dark red and sweet.
LONG, SMOOTH, DARK RED — Roots long, smooth, heavy flesh black red, sweet and very tender. The best keeper. Price: Any of the above, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. 70c; 10 lbs. $6.00.
BEETS FOR STOCK— See page 90.
BEETS— SWISS CHARD— See page 21.
BALM — MEL1SSA
A hardy perennial kitchen herb and an exceílent bee plant. The dried leaves are ušed for seasoning and in the preparation of tea. Height 18 inches. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; lb. $1.60.
We seli halí pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pound rate. 25 pounds oř over at 100 pounds rate.
BASIL — Bazalka Basilico
Basil is an annual plant, strongly fragrant in all its parts, grown by some for its perfume, by others as a kitchen herb and sometimes as a medieinal herb. Dwarf Basil grown in pots makes a fine house plant, emdting a pleasant perfume when its leaves are touched by hand, it grows in symmetrical eouipaet bushes abont (i inches high. Sweet Basil is grown as an ornamental plant. Lettuce Leaved Basil is ušed as "greens” by many people. The two last named varieties grow a foot high. Basil should be planted ontdoors when all danger of frost is past in rich soil and in a sunny situation and should be spaced 8 inches apart.
SWEET BASIE — LETTOCE LEAVED BASIE — DWARF BASIE —
Any variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c.
BORAGE — Borrana o Borragine
(Brutnak — Boretsch) Borage has many uses. The dried leaves are ušed for seasoning, fresh leaves for garnishing and in the pre¬ paration of certain drinks and the flowers are exceílent for bees. Annual. Sow the seed ontdoors, from early spring till frost as no matter when you sow, the seed will do its work. Has pretty blue bossoms and almost worthy to be raised as a flower. Height 18 inches. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.00.
BROCCOLI
The varieties of Broccoli we offer resemble cauliflower very dose¬ ly, there being hardly any difference between the two, savé only that in season of maturity. While cauliflower must háve rich soil and a good deal of attention in the way of culture, Broccoli is as easily raised as a crop of latě cabbage.
MICHAELMAS WHITE BROCCOLI
Sowu in March and planted in rows 3 feet apart and 18 inches in the rows, will be ready in September. Produces very large and heavy pure white heads, resembling the finest cauliflower . and in no way inferior to it in appearance as well as in quality. It is not near as hard to raise as cauliflower, the leaves are self-folding and na- turally protéct the head and blanch it, thus eliminating the work of tying the leaves. As it comes at a time when there is no cauliflower on the market and being easily and inexpensively raised with not any more outlay than required for latě cabbage, should prove a highly paying crop to market gardeners. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
WHITE MAMMOTH BROCCOLI
Heads compact and most certain to head, white and of a huge size. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 25c; 1 oz. 45c; % lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.50, postpaid.
ST. VALENTINE BROCCOLI
Resembles cauliflower in appearance as well as in quality, in fact no one but an expert can telí grown St. Valentine Broccoli from cauliflower. In the North start the seed in May to get a crop of fine heads during Fall, in the South and on the Pacific coast treat same as cabbage. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 14 lb. $1.60; lb. $6.00. BBOCCOEI PBIMATICCIO Dl VERONA— Early. heads like cauli-
flower, large and pure white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
BROCCOLI— EARLY ITALIAN
Does not make a firm head like other varieties but branches into many stalks eac-h bearing a miniatuře cauliflower head of pure white. It is a sprouting form of broccoli, that can be easily raised by anyone with some skill in gardening in any good garden sou if the seed is started early so as to develop early in the season, before hot and dry weather sets in. As tender as cauliflower The plants are of vigorous growth 2 to 3 feet high and should be spaced 18 inches apart in the rows. Sow for a trial, you will be well repaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.50.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
If you' ve never seen them growing, let us telí you the plant is erect, two feet or more in height and in addition to the rather broad, heavy leaves the stem produces miniatuře heads of cabbage, prob- ably an inch or less in diameter.
Brussels Sprouts are easily raised, eultivation being identical with latě cabbage, seed sown in Apríl or May, the smáli plants trans- planted to the row and ready for use in the fall. Fashionable hotels are generally good customers of the market gardener for this vege- table. If you like cabbage try a package this season; AMAGEK MARKET is the varietv. The cost is smáli indeed and you may be able to add another vegetable to the variety now on your list.
The culture of Brussels Sprouts is the same as for cabbage, ex- cept that the leaves should be pulled down in the fall to give the smáli heads more room to grow.
AMAGER MARKET
The very best variety of Brussels Sprouts of Danish origin. Of half dwarf, ‘ sturdy growth, producing abundantly large solid dark green sprouts. Verv hardy and less liable to aphis than other sorta. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 30c; % lb- $100; 1 lb. $3.80, prepaid.
1MPROVED EXTRA DWARF
Dwarf hábit, the stems are thickly set with Sprouts which grow about one inch in diameter. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 25c; % lb. 85c; lb. $3.00, prepaid.
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Actual growing trial on our Vegetola farm cf our Copenhagen Markét Cabbage. Notě the purity of our strain.
CABBAGE
CULTURE: 1 oz. of seed will produce 2,000 plants, 8 oz. per acre.
EARIY SORTS. In the Prairie States Apríl lOth is about the right time to set out plants into the field. In order to háve plants ready at that time plant the seed in hot beds February 15th, eovering the seed one-quarter inch deep. This will give you ample time to transplant into cold frames and produce sturdy plants to go into the field by April lOth. Háve rows 3 feet apart and plant foot apart in the row. The soil for cabbage should be very rich with good drain- age. Cultivate frequently. If the crop shows a tendeney to head up all at one time and you háve not ready market for the entire crop, loosen the roots in the ground by lifting the cabbages iightly. This will permit your cabbage to stand in the field from one to two weeks after maturity without bursting. LATĚ CABBAGE. Drill the seed In the open ground about the middle of June. About July 20th you will get from this sowing large and štočky plants which you set oui in rows 3 feet apart and 18 inches in the row. Your crop will be ready in October and November.
CHENESE OR PE TSAI CABBAGE. Culture is the same as for early cabbage. Early crop brings good money. Latě crop in our locality is a failure. The heads never reacli good size and foř that reason are unsaiabe. Chinese Cabbage will not stand frost and set- ting out the plants into the field must be accordinglv ^elnyed.
Which Cabbage Is the BEST?
Cabbages diflfer in size, sliape, earliness, color, flaror and keeping qualities. This makes a long list necessary.
Where only one variety is planted we suggest either FAULTLESS or ALL HEAD EARLY.
If you want extreme earliness without regard to quality choose COPENHAGEN MARKET. If you like qualitj with fairly early maturity then plant either EARLY SPRING (round head) or JER- SEY WAKEFIELD (conical head).
The medium early varieties are nearly all of good flavor. All Sea- sons, Early Fiat Dutch, Early Summer, Faultless, Sure Crop and All Head Early are all good sorts. GLORYr OF ENKIIOUSEN has hard round heads and while of good quality is really not the equal of the other varieties mentioned.
For latě cabbage either for Liberty Cabbage (Sauer Kraut) or for storing LATĚ FLAT DUTCH is the outstanding sort. The head is large, heavy and fairly solid, the ribs smáli, the leaves tender and the flavor excellent. It has been renamed quite a number of times and if you’ve raised cabbage of this description but under another name you’ve very likely had Latě Fiat Dutch. Nearly every seed catalog lists it under several names and ours is no exception.
ST. EOTJIS MARKET is another splendid latě variety. It grows to immense size but is inclined to be rather soft.
DANISH CABBAGE like Danish Balí Head, Hollander, Dutch Winter, etc., are splendid keepers and for this reason splendid as latě varieties. But they are coarse and háve heavier ribs than Latě Fiat Dutch and are not quite its equal in flavor and tenderness.
RED CABBAGES, Black Diamond is fine and early. Mammoth Rock Red is of large size but is later.
SAVOY CABBAGES háve a crinkled leall. Many prefer them claiming superior quality. Marvin’s is the best.
CABBAGE— ALL HEAD EARLY
Best sort for those who plant but one variety of cabbage. It is the earliest of all large cabbages, sure to head, and uniform in shape, size and color, and of liigh quality. Pkt. 5 e; % oz. 15c; 1 oz. 25c; Ví lb. 50c; 1 lb. $.1.65, postpaid.
DUTCH WINTER OR HOLLANDER
A latě sort, producing on short stalks extremely hard heads from 6 to 12 pounds in weight, according to liow rich the ground is on which it is grown. It has a distinct white color and of all cabbages it is the best keeper. Stored away for winter it is in prime condi tion the next spring and when outer leaves are removed it looks jusi like new cabbage. It always sells at top prices. Our seed is raised from heads selected for form, weight, contents of dry matter and keeping qualities and is grown for us on Amager Island in Denmark, bv a noted specialist. Pkt. 10c ; % oz. 20c ; 1 oz. 30c ; 44 lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.50, postpaid.
CABBAGE — JOHNSON’S DRUMHEAD
One of the finest main crop sorts for market gardeners. The plant is of extra strong growth, the heads very large, round, slightly flattened at the top, remarkably uniform, extra hard, firm, and fine in textuře. The average weight of heads is from 12 to 16 lbs. per head. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; % lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.50, prepaid.
CABBAGE— CANNON BALL
An extra early variety with exceedingly solid, perfectly round heads with rather short stalks. A very good keeper and shipper. It is dosely related to Copenhagen Market but differs from it in being a sure header even in California where cabbages are planted out of natural season so as to háve a crop for shipping out in midwinter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $24.00.
The earliest cabbage toda'/ is our “EARLY MONEY.” See Novelties.
COUNC1L BLUFFS, IQWA
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COPENHAGEN MARKÉT
Extra Early, Heavy Cropper
As early as the Jersey Wakefield, matures very evenly, the crop can be harvested in two cuttings, has very solid and hard heads, and is heavier than any of the oblong headed cab- bages. The heads are balí shaped, average about eight pounds each in weight, háve a smáli core, and are produced on quite short stalks, almost on the ground level. The leaves are smáli, light green, always tightly folded, and therefore can be set closer than is usual with varieties of similar type.
We offer seed grown by the originator of this variety. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; *4 lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.00; 10 lbs. $28.50, prepaid.
Glory of Enkhousen Cabbage
Early as Succession, heads medium sized, just right for market, perfectly globe shaped, of fine dark green color. It has only a few outer leaves permit- ting elose planting. Good keeper and shipper, and may be pronounced a very desirable early sort. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; % lb. 65c; lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.50, prepaid.
Eureka Cabbage
COPENHAGEN MARKET.
Extra early, heads smáli to medium in size, broad, fiat, slighty rounded. Stem very short. Can be set close having but few outer leaves and will make good hard heads even In
rather poor soil. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.00.
Early Spring Cabbage
Early Spring is fully as early ripening as the famous Jersey Wakefield. The heads are round, slightly flattened, attaining a weight of about six pounds each. The plant is of uniform dwarf growth, has but few outside leaves, and can be planted as dosely as 20 inches apart. A great feature about this cabbage is that it heads flrmly at an early stage of its growth so that fine, hard heads al- though smáli, can be obtained long before it is fully matured. Pkt.
10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; % lb. 65c; lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.50, postpaid.
Cabbage — Charleston Wakefield
Charleston Wakefield
An improved and larger form of Early Jersey Wakefield, about a wenk later in maturing, but yielding fully twice the crop of the originál Jersey Wakefield Cabbage. It has a less pointed head than its ancestor, is a first-rate shipper and well liked by all who are acquainted with this variety. Planted exclusively in some parts of the South. Pkt. 10c; V2 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; % lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.00; 10 lbs. $28.50, postpaid.
We seli half pounds at pound rate. 5 lbs. oř ověř at 10 lb. rate *6 lbs. or ověř at 100 lb. rate.
Golden Acre Cabbage
An early variety of Copenhagen Market type, but several daya earlier. Heads round, solid and ready to cut at almost one cutting. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. 75c; !4 lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00.
Early Jersey Wakefield
Our strain of this cabbage represents the highest grade of excellence. It is the result of the most careful and pains- taking selection from an early maturing head of perfect shape. Smáli but thick and heavy outside leaves permit close plant¬ ing, and enable it to stand more cold weather without injury when carried through the winter, either in the open ground in the South or in cold frames in the North. Every market gardener knows what Jersey Wakefield is and we know that our strain cannot be beaten in earlincss, hard heading qual- ities or uniform growth. Pkt. 10c; y2 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; M lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.50, prepaid.
kate Fiat Duích
Latě Fiat Dutch
The old type staple latě variety, introduced here from Europe by the first settlers. It has so many good qualities that it is simply indespensable. There are new varieties of tomatoes, beans, lettuce, etc., that také plače of old varieties, but when it comes to latě cabbage there has not been a new variety introduced that could crowd out the old reliable Latě Fiat Dutch. It forms very large, very heavy, fairly solid heads of the finest quality and no matter how bad the season Latě Fiat Dutch will make heads.
In prolonged dry spells the plants show the amount they suffer, it looks as though there will be no crop, but as soon as rain falls and the weather cools off, the plants quick- ly revive and make good. Whenever you plant Latě Fiat Dutch you are on the safe side. Pkt. 10c; y2 oz. 20c; oz. 30c; Ví lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.40, postpaid.
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Cabbage — Autumu King
OTHER CABBAGES
AUTUMN KING — A latě sort, heads very large, very hard, fiat.
ALL SEASONS — Heads round, flat, weighing from 10 to 12 lbs. each. Of high quality and a sure header.
EAELY FLAT DUTCH — Second early, round flat, quality good. Resists heat and therefore popular in the South.
EAELY SUJQIEB — Follows dosely the earliest sorts in ma¬ turity, the heads are round, flattened, white inside, bluish green outside.
EAELY IYINNINGSTADT — Conical heads, quality good, sea- son medium early.
FAULTLESS — Resembles the Early Fiat Dutch variety. A fine cabbage in every way.
PRÉMIUM FLAT DUTCH — This is the same thing as Latě Fiat Dutch.
ST. LOUIS MABKET — Latě variety with very large heads which are rather soft if the season is not right.
STEIN’S EAELY FLAT DUTCH — Popular in the South and very much like Latě Fiat Dutch variety, except that the heads are a little lighter and that it matures earlier.
SUBE CBOP — Another type of Fiat Dutch. The heads are a trifle smaller and it matures about two weeks earlier.
SUCCESSION — Medium Early, round flattened heads, ripens 10 days earlier than Fiat Dutch, is fully as large and is of very high quality.
SUBEHEAD — Latě variety, sure header, quality good and one of the most reliable of all latě varieties. It rarely dis- appoints.
PEICE — Any of the above: Pt. 10c; y2 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; % lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.50, prepaid.
IV e seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. or over at 10 pound rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pound rate.
DANISH BALL HEAD, SHORT STEM
Resembles the Dutch Winter variety quite dosely, ex- cepting that it is slightly flat on top. Popular because of its great solidity of head and its unequalled keeping and ship- ping qualities. The heads are very hard, fine grained, and will weigh one-fourth more than other varieties of equal size. Our seed is very high bred and cannot be excelled in quality. Genuine Amager Island grown. Pkt. 10c; y2 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; 14 lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.50, postpaid.
DANISH BALL HEAD, TALL STEM
Grows good size, has very hard heads, and is a most ex- cellent keeper. It resembles the Dutch Winter or Hollander; has all its good qualities, but differs from it in maturing two weeks later, and has taller stems. The heads are more balí shaped than those of the Dutch Winter. The average weight of heads is 8 lbs. True Amager Island Danish grown seed. Pkt. 10c; V2 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; % lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.50, postpaid.
Chinese Cabbage
CHINESE PE TSAI OR CELERY CABBAGE
The plant when fully matured measures about 15 inches high and 3 or 4 inches in diameter. The leaf stems are white, as if they had been blanched, and from iy2 to 2 inches broad. The leaf when expanded is about 10 inches across, of a light , green color, heavily veined and crinkled, like Savoy Cabbage. Pkt. 10c; y2 oz. 20c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.50, postpaid.
CHINESE CABBAGE WONGBOOK— Heat and drougth j resisting variety, forming large, broad and heavy heads one third shorter than those of the regular PE TSAI. Of very f high quality. Pkt. 10c; y2 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25; lb. $4.50, postpaid.
Culture — Chinese cabbage succeeds in cool weather only. It is easily raised if seed is sown latě in July or early in August. The plants develop quickly, forming large solid heads well blanched in the hearts. Sow the seed thinly where the plants are to mature as they do not stand transplanting well. Háve rows 2 ft. apart and 20 inches between the rows. Chinese Cabbage is much milder in taste than ordinary cab¬ bage, it is ušed boiled as well as raw in salads or made into i delicious cold slaw.
WILTPROOF — Yellow Resistant Hollander
We háve the seed of this Wilt-proof cabbage — the genuine and true article grown by the originator in the vicinity of Ra- cine, Wisconsin. The variety we are offering is the same in all particulars as the common reliable Hollander. It is the shorter stemmed and earlier maturing strain. In districts where yellows prevail this strain is the only one that is safe to use. A certain percentage of the young plants will show yellows but as the crop grows and the nearer it is to matur¬ ity it improves until finally there hardly will be any trace of yellows and the crop will be uniform and of good quality. Pkt. 15c; y2 oz. 40c; 1 oz. 85c; 14 lb. $1.70; 1 lb. $6.00, pos- paid.
TO KILL CABBAGE WORMS
Dissolve 2 tablespoonfuls of saltpeter in a gallon of water. This nonpoisonous solution gets the worms in a huřry. It beats paris green, is inexpensive and safe.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA
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More Money for Cabbage
You vvill get more money for early cabbage ií you will start the seed in frames as is the usual practice— BUT — not crowd the plants. Give them plenty of room, twice as much as you ušed to do. You will háve robust plants with stems as big around as your little flngex and such plants you will set out instead of the spindly things raised in au overcrowded box. Following this metliod you vvill gain from 15 to 20 days and get for a dozen heads more than you will later in the season for two dozen.
CABBAGE FAULTLESS
If you grow one variety of cabbage only, choose our Faultless. Faultless is a medium early sort ripening from two to three weeks after the' early kinds, forming large heads averaging 12 lbs. in weight and on good ground reaching the propor- tions of the well knovvn Latě Fiat Dutch variety. The heads are hard, fiattened, háve only very few outer leaves and the inside of the heads is white. The individual leaves háve smáli ribs, are tender and of an excellent (lavor. It is a quality sort. If you will plant Faultless, you will liave fine cabbage to seli early in the summer and you can keep on cutting till frost and in čase you will still háve a part of the crop unsold you may store it and your cabbage will keep till midwinter. It is a good keep- er, a good seller, dependable as to crop, fine for slaw, boiled or made into sauerkraut. In a word, it is faultless. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 30e; % lb. 65c; lb. $2.40, pospaid.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pound rate, 25 pounds or over at 10O pound rate.
Faultless Cabbage
RED CABBAGE
RED CABBAGE— BLACK DIAMOND
A new second early Red Cabbage from Ilolland, is meeting with i greati popularity with all lovers of Red Cabbage on account of its l fine appearance and deep red, almost black color. Heads medium sized, very hard and hcavy, leaf rib thin and smáli. Pkt. 10c; % oz. i 20c: 1 oz. 30c; % lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. pospaid.
MAMMOTH ROCK RED CABBAGE
Produces large solid heads, often weighing 12 pounds each. Always sure to head and of good red color to the center. Pkt. 10c; % oz' 20e ; 1 oz. 30c; ti lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid.
SAVOY CABBAGE
CULTURE — Savoy does not require the intensive culture common cabbage does and will make a good crop on even compartively poor ground. Should be treated like early cabbage. All Savoys are su¬ perior in flavor but they do not keep long. The Italian sorts make hard heads and in both quality and appearance are the best there is in this class of vegetable.
SAVOY EARLY PADOVA (Italian)
Extra early, heads medium sized, round, well blanched, hard, beautiful in appearance and of excellent quality, far superior to com¬ mon sorts. Of all Savoys you will find this sort most profitable. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c.
MARVIN’S SAVOY CABBAGE
Most pouplar and best of all savoys. Heads large, solid, very curly, having onlv a moderate amount of outside foliage, growing dosely about the' head. Of excellent quality and flavor. Pkt. 10c;
IMPROVED AMERICAN SAVOY
Has the largest head of all Savoys. The heads are rather loose, but being rather tender and of pleasant flavor, the whole head can be ušed for cooking. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; 14 lb- 65c; 1 lb. $2.40, postpaid.
NITRÁTE OF SODA
Radishes, beets, lettuce and other crops are hastened to maturity and the amount of crop doubled by the use of nitráte of soda. Ni¬ tráte costs money but since iťs use means twice as much money for your crops it will pay you to use it. Supposed that it will cost you $10.00 to fertilize half an aere of radishes. Haif an acre of radishes should bring normally $100.00 at least. If you get double that which is $200.00 and deduct $10.00 for the nitráte, you will be $90.00 ahead How to use it: For early highly paying crops use 400 lbs. to the acre. For staple crops 75 to 100 lbs. Pulverize the nitráte and spread it over the field at a time when the plants are well established when they háve 2 or 3 true leaves and when the plants are showing signs of steady onward growth. We do not seli nitráte of soda. Write to Washington, D. C., Dept. of Agriculture for more informa- tion.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds oř over at 10 pounds rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pounds rate.
Savoy Cabbagre — Early Vienna
SAVOY CABBAGE— EARLY VIENNA
The heads of this are rouud, dark green, exceedingiy curly formed on sliort stalks, weighing from 3 to 5 lbs. each. It is quite an old variety, yet it must be classed as one of the very best. Pkt. 5c; V2 oz. 20c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. lb. 65c; lb. $2.40.
EARLY ITALIAN SAVOY ASTI
EXTRA EARLY. SURE HEADER
Italian Savoy Cabbage (Cavolo di Milano) is a variety especially adapted for warm countries and about the only variety that will make a solid head in the South. It never fails to make solid heads, finely curled, perfectly round and weighing from 3 to 5 lbs. each. It grows on a short stalk, and the heads are produced in 40 days from the dáte of set- ting. It is a sure cropper, whether planted in the fall or in the spring. We háve the genuine seed from one of Italy’s best seed growers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 85c; lb. $3.00.
Latě Savoy Asti — Of Italian origin suitable for warm countries producing heads of very large size. Pkt. 10c; oz, 25c; % lb. 85c; lb. $3.00.
ITALIAN SAVOY PIACENZA
Cavolo verza quarantino di Piacenza. Extra early heads large, fiat and heavy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.00.
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CARROTS
CULTURE — 1 oz. for 100-foot row, 4 lbs. per acre. Oarrots are very hardy and can be planted as soon as you stir up from 2 to 3 inches of top soil. Háve the rows 14 inches apart and thin to about 4 inches apart in the rows. Cover the seed half inch deep and tramp the ground firinly which insures quick germination. Cultivate frequently.
What Is the Best Carrot?
If you want early, sweet and tender Carrots of the finest quality without regard to heavy yield grow the NANTES variety. The next best sort to grow is the EARLY CHANTE- NAY or Rubicon as it is sometimes called. The roots of Chantenay can be pulled when only half grown and at the stage they are of excellent quality. When fully developed Chantenay makes roots of good size and if you plant only one variety of Carrot, Chantenay is the best sort.
The best Carrot to put in the cellar for use in winter is GUERANDE or OXHEART. It grows to immense size and the quality is good. Of all Carrots Oxheart is the best keeper.
DANVERS Carrot makes nice shaped roots and is an extra heavy yielder but it is of only average quality. It is a good sort to grow for market. The roots of French and Scarlet Hora varieties are too smáli and are grown only for extreme earliness.
High Ciass Carrot Seed
Our carrot seed grows roots that háve no hard core, are rich in color of uniform shape without the rosin-like směli characteristic to this vegetable. Prepared for table, the ten- derness, sweetness and delicious flavor makes it a dish fit for the gods. Your customers can telí good carrot from poor. Raise the finest carrot there is from our seed, to make them come again.
FRENCH FORCING
Also called Very Early Scarlet Forcing or Golden Balí. Roots round about 2 inches in diameter, leaves short and erect and while smáli are quite suffieient for early bunching. Tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $1.70; 10 lbs. $16.00, pospaid.
EARLY CHANTENAY
Earlier than the Danvers Half-Long and will average some 30 to 40 tons to the acre. The root is somewhat stump-rooted, its aver¬ age length will be between 5 y2 and 6 inches, tapering slightly from well-set shoulders. The surface is smooth and a deep orange in color, and the flesh is very crisp and tender. One of its best fea- turcs is the fact that it is ready for table use at almost every stage during its growth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.00, prepaid.
NANTES
Tops of medium size, roots cylindrical, smooth, bright, orange, becoming yellow in center, but with no distinct core. Of the finest quality and one of the most symmetrical and handsome of the medium sized sorts. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.00, postpaid.
GUERANDE OR OXHEART
Roots short and very tliick, only about (i inches long and fully 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Grows very rapidly and the roots attain a weight of more than a pound each. Excellent in qnality. Will prove quite profitable for the market gardener. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.00, pospaid.
SELECTED DANVERS
The roots are almost cylindrical, stump rooted, of line rich, orange red color. Flesh fine grained, crisp, tender, with a very little core. There is more seed sown of this variety than any other three table varieties combined. Why is this? Because there is no carrot grown that combines so many desirable qualities as this sort. Xameiy, it is of good quality and line shape, size just right, and is very easily harvested. Above all, it is a very heavy cropper, 30 tons of roots per acre being no exceptional crop. It is a very important variety with market gardeners. Realizing this, we are constantly improving our strain of this carrot, and can confidently pronounce it the finest in cultivation. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.00, prepaid.
DIPR0VED LONG ORANGE — Roots long, thickest near the Crown, tapering regularly to a point. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.30; 10 lbs. $12.00, postpaid. ALTMRIN GHAM — Very similar to Imp. Long Orange. Pkt.
5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.30; 10 lbs. $12.00.
ST. YALERY — This is an extra fine variety, an improvement over Imp. Long Orange. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.30; 10 lbs. $2.00, postpaid.
CORELESS — Medium heavy cropper, stump rooted, almost without a core, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.00, pospaid.
EARLY SCARLET HORN — Forcing variety. Roots cylindri¬ cal, 3 inches long. Quality very good. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.60; 10 lbs. $15.00, postpaid.
STOCK CARROTS
The big and heavy roots grow one-third above the ground and are easily pulled in harvesting. Plant in rows 2V2 feet apart at the rate of 2 lbs per acre.
LARGE WHITE BELGIAN — Both flesh and skin white. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c % lb. 25c; lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid. LARGE YELLOW BELGLiN — Flesh and skin of pále orange color. Pkt. 5fc ; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pound rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pound rate.
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CAULIFLOWER
Culture — 1 oz. for 2,000 plants, V2 lb. per acre.
The culture of cauliflower is similar to that of cabbage. For au early crop sow Marcb
lst in hot beds. For latě crops it can be sown in the early part of June in rows a foot apart. When plants are well de- veloped them may be pulled up and set in rows 4 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the rows. If possible use liquid manure and apply i around the roots of the plants ! as soon as growth starts. This will make wonders. You hardly can give cauliflower too much fertilizer. When heads begin to form, gather the leaves loosely together ! and tie them at the top to prevent the sun from in- juring the heads.
I háve tried seeds from many other seedsmen and found out that your seeds are absolutely the best.
M. KULAK,
Bryan, Texas.
Wliich Is the
Best Cauliflower?
Perfection Cauliflower
For the unexperienced the DRY WEATHER or DANISH I GIANT is the most reliable early variety. In the Prairie and Southern States the most important point in Cauliflower cul- ; ture is early sowing so that the plants will develop before hot and dry weather sets in. Sow early, háve the ground well prepared and well enriched and if needs be water the plants and if you will sow Dry Weather you will raise fine i large heads even if you are not an expert in gardening.
The earliest variety is SIX WEEKS. Here in Iowa it takés an expert to raise cauliflower, but further North and along the coast where the climate is cool and moist all Cauli- flowers are easily raised. In those States you can do well wth the less expensive latě sorts and the ITALIAN GIANT is about the finest and largest of all latě varieties. It takés time for the latě sorts to make a crop, hut when they do come the heads are of gigantic size.
PERFECTION
SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER
A very early variety that will produce perfectly well grown white, solid heads, 9 to 14 inches across, and deep, in proportion. That is our strain of Snowball. Cauliflower is a vegetable that has to be grown with certain care. It must be sown and transplanted at the right time, and planted in well-prepared rich soil. When this is doně our seed will be found superior to any strain of Snowball. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 60c; 1 oz. $2.00; % lb. $6.00; 1 lb. $20.00, postpaid.
AUTUMN GIANT
Reliable latě sort with very large fine heads; popular In the South for a latě variety. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 60c; 1 lb. $5.00. postpaid.
EXTRA EARLY CAULIFLOWER
We oan confidentially say that Perfection is high attain- ment in the development of the Cauliflower. The seed was grown for us hy an expert specialist, and no pains in selec- tion of heads and harvesting of the stock was spared to háve it the best quality.
This new variety is the result of many years of efforts to breed a very early Cauliflower of the Dwarf Snowball Type. Perfection ripens fully 10 days ahead of Snowball. The plants are quite dwarf with smáli leaves and large heads, but not as large as Snowball. The heads are pure white, stone-hard, and of the finest quality. It is perfectly true to type and its eveness in maturing will be welcomed by market gardeners, as will enable them to clear off the ground at one cutting. Pkt. 20c; Ví oz. 70c; 1 oz. $2.50; Ví lb. $7.00; 1 lb. $25.00, prepaid.
LATĚ ITALIAN GIANT
This is the largest of all Cauliflowers. It produces fine, compact, well-próportioned heads. It is quite a latě variety, and it takés 7 to 8 months before it heads, but then it surely does head. Grown to considerable extent in the South. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 60c; lb. $5.00. postpaid.
LARGE LATĚ ALGIERS
A vigorous latě maturing variety for latě fall use. Large heads. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 20c; 1 oz. 60c; lb. $5.00, postpaid.
PARIS EARLY CAULIFLOWER
A dwarf growing first class variety for early spring plant-
DRY WEATHER OR DANISH GIANT pkt- 10c: oz- 65c= * lb- ?2-°°; lb- *7-00-
Reaches perfection where other sorts fail. Especially valuable in dry seasons and also in the South. It produces very large, perfectly-formed white solid heads, maturing about a week later than Snowball. The cauliflower will head when most other sorts would be a failure. Pkt. 20c; Ví oz. 50c; 1 oz. $1.80; Ví lb. $7.00; 1 lb. $20.00, prepaid.
EVERY GARDENER
should háve a patch of asparagus, halm, chives, green onions, mint, rhubarb, thyme, sage and where possible also of water- cress. These perennial crops once established need hardly any care, bringing a steady income for years after planting.
EARLIEST DWARF ERFURT
Popular with many gardeners. Quite similar to Snow¬ ball, except that it is a trifle earlier. Under good treatment every plant produces a fine large snow white head. Pkt. 20c; Ví oz. 45c; 1 oz. $1.80; Ví lb. $4.25; 1 lb. $16.00, postpaid.
We seli half ounces at ounce rate, half pounds at pound rate.
THE EAKLIEST CAULIFLOWER TODAY IS OUR “SIX WEEKS.” SEE NOVELTIES.
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Cardoon — Large Smooth
Stalks thick, very fleshy, large and with- out spines. The best variety. The blanched stalks are a reál delicacy either boiled and served with butter sauee or smothered in butter or olivě oil and flavored with sliced onion or with a little garlic. Fried in but¬ ter in a covered frying pan, flavored with just a little garlic and salt anchovy you will find Cardoon a dish fit for the gods. Easy to grow. Sow the seed early in the Spring set out the plants when the weatlier is set- rled, 2 feet apart eaeh way and blanch in the same way as celery. To be really good and tender cardoon must be well blanched. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 95c; lb. $3.50, postpaid. TOCKS SPINY CARDOON.— Produces heavy stalks and in špite of its spines is popular with many who are partial to this vege- fable. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 95c; lb. $3.50.
Chives — Schnittlauch
This vegetable is a perennial plant growing in thick tufts and is related to the onion but never forms a bulb. The edible part is its grass like, deep green, liollow leafage. The leaves finely cut are ušed for flavoring soups, scrambled eggs or are mixed with cottage cheese. The leaves can be cut throug- out the summer till frost. Their flavor is onion like. very mild and pleasant. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. Plants: 25 for 25c; 60c per 100; $3.50 per 1000.
Dandelion
A hardy perennial. Sow in early spring, in drills half an inch deep, and thin to 10 or 12 inches in the row. Will be ready to cut in the following spring. One ounce of seed to 300 feet of drill.
French Thick Leaved
Very early large leaves which make whole- some greens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.40; 1 lb. $5.00, postpaid.
Chervil
(Koerbel-Cerfeuil). A vegetable similar to parsley, but handsomer. Ušed for flavoring soups and salads, also for garnishing. Has a strong flavor and perfume. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c;
*4 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.80, postpaid.
HORŠE RADISH
CULTURE — Plant in rich soil, foot apart in rows. Plow the field early in the Spring, allow 10 days for the soil to settle then také a stick, drive this into the ground in a slant- ing way, plače your sets in the openings. then firm the soil. Using stick in planting is very important as well as placing the sets into the openings straight. If the sets get bent while being placed in the openings you will get crooked roots that are of far iess value than loug straight roots. The bulk of the erop is made in the fall, while the weather is cool therefore wait with the digging to the last — dig just before heavy frosts. When making your own sets see to it that they are free from black spots, 8 to 12 in. long and about the thickness of a pencil. It takés 15 thousand sets planted 3x1 to set an acre.
New Bohemian
Also ealled Maliner Křen. It originated near Malin, in Bohemia, where it has been cultivated for many years. Every year im- mense quantities of the roots are exported to all parts of Europe. The roots are very large and the flesh snow white. It matures somewhat earlier than the ordinary kind. The greatest value of this variety lies in the fact that it is very hot to the taste and at the same time agreeable and sweet. Sets ready for planting. Uozen 30c; 50 for 90c; 100 for $1.60, postpaid. 1000 roots, $12.00.
Cress
CRESS possesses a pleasant, slightly pun- gent flavor which is especially pronounced in watercress. Watercress besides being slightly pungent has a certain sort of perfumed taste which is hard to describe and which is very pleasant to the palatě. Ušed as salad and for garnishing.
WATER CRESS — For growing along banks of ponds or streams. Easily raised from seed and once you start a plantation the plants will spread and you will háve cress to cut forever. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 lb.
$1.00; lb. $3.50.
CCRLED GARDEN CRESS— A smáli CUTled plant with a pleasant slightly pungent flavor. Sow the seed early in spring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
OPLAND CRESS — Similar to Water Cress but can be grown in any garden. Leaves smooth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 80c.
COLLARD
Bavarian Garlic
. . . . „ .. , . . . The bulbs of this garlic are larger than
■ *S a í°rnl °t cabbage, the leaves fold those of the common variety, and keep very
centx?í a .s?rt of bur!c,h- long. Selected fine sound bulbs. % lb. 20c;
GEORGIA BLUE STEM yanety grows hke y fb 30 1 ,b m postpaid.
Kale and is cropped. The leaves when cooked are very tender and delicate in taste.
Georgia White Cabbage
A cross between cabbage and collard with a flavor like cabbage and heading up like cabbage. It never winterkills and the firm heads which are almost as large as those of cabbages can be left on the plants and har- vested during the winter as needed. The heads are round and either raw or boiled delicious in flavor. More tender and whiter than the Blue Stem variety and equally as cold and heat resistant. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.40.
Georgia Blue Stem
The old popular variety, very tall and long stemmed leaves far apart. The leaves can be cropped and eaten, as the plant forms new leaves again. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 lb. 90c, post¬ paid.
Chives a Paying Crop
Do you know that you could seli lots of chives if you are loeated near a good sized town ? In many cases the demand is more than the supply. Sow chives in the spring to get sturdy plants by fall. Leave them out- doors, they will not winterkill and about the middle of February spade out and divide the clumps so that ono dozen clumps will fill out an ordinary flat, plače flats in the hot bed or a green house and in two weeks your chives will be 8 inches tall and ready for the market.
In our town the growers get $1.00 per fiat and hundreds of flats are sold every spring.
The first flats go to the market latě in Feb¬ ruary when there is not much else to seli from the garden.
CORN SALAD Large Green Cabbaging
The whole plant makes an excellent and distinct salad. The seed is sown at the end of summer or autumn, in any kind of soil and the plant produces leaves from October to Spring, without Tequiring any attention or protection. Pkt. 5c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20, postpaid.
Do you know that we are the actual growers of many seeds we seli?
AVe seli lialf pounds at pouml rate, 5 lbs. or ověř at 10 lb. rate, 25 ll»s. oř over at 100 lb. rate.
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CELERY
CULTURE— 1 ounce for about 2,500 plants, 1 lb. required for one acre.
As celery seed is very slow to germinate we suggest planting the seed in hot beds covering about 1-8 meh deep, wetting the bed thoroughly and cover- in with burlap to hold the moisture and hasten the germination. Sow about March 1. When plants come up remove the burlap and keep the bed venti- lated to prevent damping off. When the plants are about 2 inches high transplant in the hot beds 3 inches apart each way. When they are 4 inches high eut off the tops which will induce stoekiness. The plants will soon grow again and when they get 6 inches tall set out in the open in trenches 6 inches deep and 6 inches apart in the trenches eutting off the outer leaves pressing the soil firmly around the roots. When the plants are nearly full grown they should be handled which is doně by gathering the leaves together and drawing the dirt around the plants to one-third of their length taking care that none of the dirt falls between the leaves so that the plants will not růst or rot. After a few days draw more dirt around the plants and repeat this process every few days until only the tops of leaves are vis- ible. This insures perfect bleaching.
Which Celery Is the Best?
The earliest and best paying variety is Golden Plume. Golden Šelf Blanching, a little later variety, is firmer, slightly better keeper and withstands un- favorable weather well. The tall strain is the Corn¬ ing variety for long distance shipping. French suc- cess, a latě variety, is high class in quality and al- ways profitable. Giant Pascal makes finest looking plants, heavier than most other varieties of attrac- tive deep green color and is the best variety for growing plants for sále to the generál public.
A wealth of information is contained in Farmers Bulletin No. 1269, “Celery Growing,” which you will get free, if you will write to the Department of Agri- culture, Washington, D. C.
WHITE COLUMBIA CELERY
An early variety, blanching to a light GOLDEN YELLOW. Columbia has an extra heavy and full heart, is a vigorous grower and has so far resisted blight. Its distinct rich, nutty flavor is one of the strong features of this variety. Pkt. 10c; y2 oz. 15c; oz. 40c; *4 lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00, prepaid.
Celeriac Pragrue Model
TALL GOLDEN ŠELF BLANCHING CELERY
Highly disease resistant, earlier, taller and heavier than the orig¬ inál French strain. Of better appearance, very high in quality and a remarkably good keeper. Has met with favor in every market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; % lb. $2.00; lb. $7.00.
DWARF GOLDEN ŠELF BLANCHING— A little later than the tall strain and stands frost a little better. Best French grown seed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; & lb. $2.00; lb. $7.00.
FRFWrH»C Cl A late variety, compact and
F IvUilNV^n O OU LLEnJij short in stem so that the plants may be well earthed up for blanching while growing close together. The foliage is dark green. The heart is large, solid and is formed early. The stalks become, when blanched, almost white or very light creamy yellow, thick, yet brittle, without stringiness and of good quality. It requires more time to mature than some sorts but remains firm, solid and in fine condition until late in spring. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 2 oz. 75c; *4 lb. $1.10; lb. $4.25.
WHITE BLUME— Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; % lb. 70c; lb. $2.50, postpaid. WTNTER QUEEN —Late, long keeping variety, quality very high. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 65c; lb. $2.40, pospaid.
EASX BLANCHING — Same as Sanford Superb. Two weeks later than Golden Šelf Blanching, much better keeper, blanches white in- stead of yellow. Easily blanched with boards, in fact, of all celeries this one is the easiest to blanch. Fine shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00.
Giant Pascal or Winter King Celery
Large, solid, erisp and of sweet nutty flavor. Color, ivory white, long, thick and stringless, while the heart is golden yellow and very attractive. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 30c; % lb. 70c; 1 lb. $2.50, postpaid.
CELERIAC GIANT PRAGUE
Round, smooth roots with very few side roots. Pkt. 10c; y2 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 20c; M lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid.
Prague Model Celeriac S^gut^aísUÍU1.-
lets, and few in number, and is of fine flavor with flesh nearly snow- white. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 30c.
LARGE ERFURT CELERIAC — Roots large, smooth and almost round.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
SOUP CELERY — The leaves are ušed like parsley in soups and in seasoning. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; y, lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50, pospaid.
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SWEET CORN
One Pound for 150 hills, 12 to 15 Ibs. in hills for an acre.
CTJLTURE — Plant in rows 3 feet apart in hills 3% ft. apart, drop in each hill 4-5 seeds, later thin out to three plants in each hill. Plant deep, 3 to 4 inches, so that in čase of frost the plants will háve a ehance to come up from the root which unless the frost is very severe are unhurt.
How to Grow Early Corn
In prepa-ring your soil for a crop of EARLY Sweet Corn do not stir your soil more than three inches deep and do not cover the seed more than an inch deep. ..Háve the rows 3% feet apart in the rows. Break off all suckers as soon as they appear. Culti- vate frequently and, do not fail to stir the soil around your plants after every rain. When the corn starts setting brace roots, stop hoeing or disturbing the crop in any way and in a few days afterwards you will be able to pull the finest ears that ever graced your table. Never mind about the deep eultivation. In this čase it is the shallow eultivation that produces the earliest crop.
WHAT IS WHAT IN SWEET CORN
Of all early sorts Mayflower is the best as it has good sized ears and is quite sweet. It is a great success East, West, and North of us. It will stand more cold than other varieties of sweet corn. Mayflower is not adapted to Southern climatic conditions and it is not a success down South. We advise our Southern friends to plant Kendalťs Early Giant for their crop. Reports from many of our market garden- er customers from Tennessee and Georgia say that KendalBs Early Giant is the finest early corn they ever grew. KendalTs Early is a flne sort to grow in the North for second early. The best latě sweet corn is our September Morn. Golden Bantam is the sweetest early corn, Country Gentleman the sweetest scond early variety. All other sorts listed by us are good except Adams Early. Adams Early is planted by gardeners because it has flne appearance and because it is very early but it lacks quality ; in fact it is a field corn passing on some markets for sweet corn.
SUNSHINE SWEET CORN
A new, yellow sweet corn, twelve rowed, producing on stalks about 7 feet tall 2 or 3 ears, heavier in size than Golden Bantam, with broad kernels, very sweet and tender, 6 to 10 days ahead of Golden Bantam. Will there be a demand for a corn of this type when brought to the maťket 10 days ahead of Golden Bantam? You cannot ignore a corn like that. Better plače your order now, there is no oversupply of Sun- •hine. Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c, prepaid. F. O. B. 10 lbs. $2.80; 25 lbs. $6.00.
EARLY MAYFLOWER SWEET CORN
EARS EARGE AND HEAVY
MAYFLOWER has large heavy ears, twelve rowed and the grains are of fair depth and width. While it is not as sweet as the Golden Bantam, its quality is high, considering the earliness.
MAYFLOWER grows 4 feet high and each stalk bears two fully developed ears The ears are not as large as those of the Evergreen ; but what it lacks in size is fully made up by its earliness. Besides, the Mayflower has a long overlapping husk and appears to be of reál good size and is readily salable.
MAYFLOWER is a very valuable variety for all who grow for the market. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $1.85; 25 lbs. $4.20; 100 lbs. $16.00.
SEPTEMBER MORN SWEET CORN
AN EXTREMELY LARGE, VERY SWEET VARIETY
SEPTEMBER MORN has ears fully twelve inches long and at times they reach fourteen inches in size. They are six to seven inches in circumference and háve sixteen rows of very deep kernels. It is really immense in size and combines with this an un- usual feature — really high quality, being tender and extraordinarily sweet.
SEPTEMBER MORN is both a heavy yielder and has a very thick husk. This latter feature makes it very resistant to worms and there will be little if any loss from this Bource.
SEPTEMBER MORN matures latě in August or early September, a time when hardly any sweet corn is on the maťket. Here in Council Bluffs it retails for 20c to 30c the dozen ears. And it is such a ready seller; simply display a few ears with the husks partly stripped off and the corn sells itself. After one or two trips you’11 find the de¬ mand well established and your whole crop will seli without further effort.
Get your order for seed in early. Pkt. 10c; 1 lb. 35c; prepaid. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $11.00.
Mayflower
PLEASE NOTĚ that our Mayflower is an im- proved strain carefully selected by us and ripens 3 to 5 days ahead of any other large eared early corn no matter what the name. It produces larger and heavier ears than common strains of Mayflower. If you are a market gardener and want to make money from early corn and never
planted our Mayflower before, just once plant a
We seli 5 pounds at 10 pound rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pound rate.
little of it.
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Golden Bantam
GOLDEN BANTAM SWEET CORN
SWEET CORN— Kendell’s Early Giant
Remarkably large in ear for a second early sort and very popular in some localities as a market sort. The stalks are abont 0 feet high, the ears about 9 inches long and as a rule twelve rowed. The grain is white, rather broad and shallow and the quality is very good. Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c, postpaid. 10 lbs. $1.50; 100 Ibs. $11.75, not prepaid.
COUNTRY GENTEEMAN — An especially fine quality corn. Cob smáli, densely covered with irregular rows of long, pearly white “shoe peg” grains, quite sweet. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 30c; postpaid. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $12.00; not prepaid.
SWEET CORN
ADAMS EAREY. Extra early, quality poor . $1.20
BANTAM EVERGREEN. Medium early, a cross be- tween Golden Bantam and Evergreen, ears good
sized, quality very good . 1.50
CHAMPION EAREY. Early ears long and handsome,
quality good . 1.50
BOWLING AI OB. Medium early, ears large quite sweet.
Very popular In the East . 1.50
MAMAIOTH AVHITE COBY. Early, ears large and
heavy, quality fair to good . 1.50
SHAKER’S EAREY. Early, ears long and attractive
a favorite in the Central West . 1.70
STOWEEES EVERGREEN. Latě, quality excellent.
heavy yielder . 1.30
ANY OF THE ABOVE : Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 30c, Prices for 10 and 100 lbs, are not prepaid.
100 lbs. $8.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
11.75
13.00
10.00
prepaid.
POP CORN — Japanese Hulless
Pops 40 to 50 Per Cent More Tban Other Varletles
A dwarf growing Pop Corn. The stalks are only about 2% feet tall each stalk averages 4 ears, and the corn can be popped the day it is husked. It pops without a hard kernel and is the tenderest Pop Corn known. The ears are smáli, so are the ker- nels, but on account of the excellent quality of the popped corn, it is selling readily in the Stores and at astonishing prices. Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $7.00.
Culture — Wherever field corn grows, pop corn will. Can be planted like field corn 4 plants to each hill oř drilled in rows 3% ft. apart and 1 inches apart in the rows. Four pounds of seed plants an acre. To make money raise pop corn every year, seli direct to the Stores and establish a steady trade. Even when sold to jobbers or to elevator men there is good money in it and like with everytliing else there are years when the price is very low for pop corn and again when the prices are high and the proflts satisfying
Kale Dwarf
Kale or Borecole
CULTURE — Haif ounce of seed will sow a row 100 feet ; 4 lbs. to the acre.
In the South where this vegetable is very popular sowing is usually doně from August 15th to October 15th. In the North sow early in the spring and again in the early part of August. Háve the rows 18 inches apart and 12 inches apart in the rows.
Which Kale is the Best?
EXCEESIOR AIOSS CUREED is the best because its leaves are most finely curled and háve the best flavor. This variety is of medium height, just enough to keep the leaves off the ground and unsoiled.
KtT.y doservps far more attention than it has commanded thus far in this country. It is easily grown, bedng of the cabbage family and handied ni exactly the same way. It forms no heads. The flavor is distinct and not readily compared with that of other vege- tables though some contend it resembles cabbage in this respect.
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH
Withstands winter even in the middle States without protection. Has an abundance of dark green, curly and wrinkled leaves. Grows about two and a half feet high. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
Claimed to be the richest and sweetest of all Sweet Corns. Smáli ears, very symmetrical, with yellow kernels w^hich at first give the impression of field corn, but after tasting, it proves to be reál Sweet Corn and of exceptionally good quality. In season it is medium early, coming about a week after the Mammoth White Cory. Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c, postpaid. 10 lbs. $1.60; 100 lbs. $12.00, not prepaid.
We seli half pounds at po.und rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pounds rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pounds rate.
DWARF GERMAN
The plant is low, compact wdth large bright green leaves, curled eut and erimpled so that the whole plant resembles a bunch of moss. Quite hardy but will stand temperature below zero. Quality excellent, sweet and delicate in flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00 ; 10 lbs. $7.50, postpaid.
DWARF GREEN CUREED SCOTCH OR NORFOLK KAEE — 1 oz.
10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. $L00; 10 lbs. $7.50, postpaid.
SIBERIAN KAEE — Called “Sprouts” and “German Green.” Less curly of low spreading hábit and very hardy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $7.00, postpaid.
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Excelsior Kale
Excelsior Moss Curie d Kale
Of medium heiglit with very long, very curly green leaves of unsurpassed flavor. A single plant produees as many as fiftv usable leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; 1 Ib. $1.50; 10 ibs. $13.50, postpaid.
How to Make Dill Pickles
Fresbly gathered perfectly formed and sound, carefully washed cukes are piaced in jars oř barrels in layers with layers of dill either fresh oř dried and the jars filled with brine. For quick con- sumption make brine by adding pint of vinegar and 4 oz. of salt to each gallon of water; if you wish the pickles to keep for a longer time, use twice as much vinegar and salt. Plače a board with a weight on the top of the cukes, to keep them submerged. In warm weather the pickles will be read.v in 8-10 days, in cool weather it takés as long as 4 weeks.
DIIX — The green leaves are ušed for pickles and for flavoring sauces. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb 25c; 1 lb. 80c.
it^SBH8SBK8lM9i _ ... . _ .. 1 _ _ ...
A new moss curled variety with stalks as thick and broad as rhubarb. The midribs are very broad and form a very good sub¬ stitute for asparagus during the summer months. Yields a quan- tity of fine stalks from July to winter, and is the best chard there is. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.00 prepaid.
Also called silver beet or spinách beet. Is grown exelusively for its leaves. The root never develops to a large size and is of no value. The leaves are carried on long, broad, thick stalks of which the leafy portion is ušed as spinách and the stalks or midribs like asparagus. It produees continually throughout the summer till frost and furnishes an abundanee of excellent “greens” ..during the hot summer months when spinách cannot be grown. Culture same as tor beets. 1 oz. for 100 ft. row, (i lbs. per acre.
S \v i ss (.hard JLucullus
Swiss Chard Lucullus
Cucumber — Early Fortune
CUCUMBER— RESELECTED EARLY FORTUNE
EXTRA EARLY EXTRA DARK GREEN
Early Fortune is a vvell known variety. There is more than one strain. We grew them all, compared them and now are offer- ing the very best reselected strain that will prove all we claim for it.
Our Reselected Early Fortune surpasses other strains in several important points. In earliness, in beauty of fruit, in productive- ness and freedom from disease. It is the earllest, darkest green beautiful slim fruited strain. Also a most vigorous grower and extra heavy yielder. In favorable weather our Reselected Early
VIGOROUS GROWER IDEÁL SHIPPER
Fortune bears fully developed beautiful black green eucumbers suit- able for slicing in from 38 to 40 days, after planting. All who grew our Reselected Early Fortune pronounced it (he best early cucumber, unsurpassed either for local market or for 6hlpping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.50; 100 lbs $75.00. prepaid.
We seli halí pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pounds rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pounds rate.
PROLIFIC WELL SHAPED
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CUCUMBER Which Is the Best Cucumber?
For nn early crop plant in liot beds on pieces of sod 6x6 inches and three inches thick. Plant 6 seeds in the center of eaehl piece and when true leaves appear and danger of frost is over move plants to the field, put tliem in rows 5 feet apart and 3 feet apart in the row. Most gardeners plant the seed in open ground about May lOth, dropping 10 to 15 seeds in each hill in rows 5 feet apart and 3 feet in the row. When the plants get their true leaves thin out to three in each hill. Give frequent but shallow cultivation and if the crop is attaeked by beetles give light application of air slacked líme inixed with soot and road dust. 1 oz. to 50 lnlls, 2 lbs. per acre.
CULTGRE UNDEl! GLASS — Most crops under glass are started from early January up to April. Planted in the fall, they are coming rather slow unless the weather is exceptionally bright. Solid beds give best results, benches 6 to 8 inches deep filled with rotted sod mixed with about one-fourth cow manure give good results also. The temperature should never be allowed to go under 65 deg. at night and for pollenizing bees are needed. If bees do not c-ome from outside, plače a bee hive inside. Water only when needed then give a thorough soaking, prevent c-oid drafts, fuinigate with tobacco LIGHTLY as a heavy dose would scorch the folinge and if mildew appears use sulphur promptly. Mulch with manure and apply it in liquid form when the vineš are showing healthy growth.
KLOXDVKE — Early, heavily productive sort with short, dark green fruit. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, pre- paid.
The best slicing Cucumber is at present WOODRUFF'S Hybrid. It is hardy, withstands drought and the ravages of lice better than most cucumbers, is extraordinarily productive and the cucumbers are reál beauties. Both for the home or market it is a very valuable variety, also high class for forcing.
EXTRA EARL\r EXPRESS is a much earlier variety in fact one of the earliest of all cucumbers and for market invaluable, because it yields an immense crop of dark green rather short fruit and is suitable both for slicing as well as for pickling. For an extra early cucumber and for a heavy crop of fine pickles there is no variety that comes anywhere near the Express.
JUMBO is an extra fancy sort with long and most beautiful fruit which selis in the market for more than double of other Cucumbers. It is nearlv seedless. If you want to raise only one variety choose EXPRESS.
Cucumbers require very rich soil for very best results although surprising crops are produced with but little care. A gardener friend of ours recommends fertilizing the surrounding area, to be covered with the vineš as well as the hill proper. And he says to cultivate exceedingly shallow. As he has had unusual success in his line we are passing you this “tip ’’ The government has issued a bulletin, No. 254 Cucumber, and No. 1320. The Production of Cucum¬ bers in Greenhouses, which may be had without cost by writing the Secretary of Agrieulture, Washington, D. C.
EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS CUCUMBER
EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY DARK GREEN
The most beautiful and best shipper of all White Spines. It grows from 8 to 10 inches long. It is truly an evergreen, retaining its glossy green color until fully ripe. Bearing smáli fruit for pickling in 40 days from germination, and large fruit for slicing can be pulled in 45 days. Vine is a strong grower, foliage broad leaved, deep green, close jointed, does not sunburn. Blooms very early at every joint, consequently very prolific. The fruits are very sym- metrical and straight and of rich dark glossy green throughout the entire length of the fruit. Our Extra Early Express Cucumber is a great profit producer and the Southern Truekers who are shipping to the Northern markets will find in this variety the finest and earliest cucuimber on earth.
DAVIS PERFECT CUCUMBER
First class variety, fruit dark green, somewhat pointed at both ends, of hign quality, quite early, deservedly popular with growers all over the country. Measures about 10 inches long and 2% inches through, average weight 2 lbs. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00 prepaid.
KIRBY’S STAY GREEN CUCUMBER
A smáli, early shipping cucumber, notable for its intensely dark green color. An enormous yielder, this variety is recommended chiefly for the earliest shipping sections, where length is not a necessity. TJnexcelled in earliness, color and heavy yielding. Average size 6%x2 % inches, weight 1% lbs. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.30.
IMPROVED LONG GREEN CUCUMBER
Suitable for slicing, and the best variety for big yellow pickles. Fruit very handsome, averaging 12 inches in length, dark green, flesh white, crisp and solid. Heavily productive. The seed we offer is the result of a number of years of exhaustive trials and scientific selection from the piek of different strains of many growers and will surely please even the most critical. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00 postpaid.
AREINGTON WHITE SPINĚ — A fine early and productive slicing variety. 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00 postpaid.
EAREY RUSSIAN — Fruits almost round, only about 4 inches long.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00 postpaid.
EMERALD — Long, smooth, dark green fruit. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb.
35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00 postpaid.
EVERGREEN WHITE SPINĚ — Fruit of medium length, dark green.
Very productive sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00;
10 lbs. $9.00 postpaid.
EXTRA EARLY CYCLONE — Earliest of all White Spině sorts. Fruit
short, almost round. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00;
10 lbs. $9.00 postpaid. _
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pounds rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pounds rate.
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CUCUMBER
JUMBO
I had two acres in cucumbers, 8 dií- íerent Tarieties; also Juru ho in between. I lost ALL witli downy mildew except J umbo, which is still bearing — N. A. B., Talarat, Florida.
A VIGOROUS DISEASE RESISTANT GROWER — IMMENSELY PRODUCTIVE
By the introduction of this cucumber, we are placing on the market a variety of exceptional merit, and one which will meet with the heartiest reception by all market gardeners as well as private plamters.
J UMBO CUCUMBER dlffers from all other cucumbers in many respects.
FIRST — It has very handsome, smooth, long and slim frudts. The skin is of a dark green color, nearly black, and with only few spines that are hardly noticeable. It is very symmetrical, 18 inches long, and never more than three inches in diameter, except when fully ripe. It is faintly striped. The lllustraíion gives a correct Idea of its shape.
SEOOND — It is a very vigorous grower with vineš twice as long and leaves twice as large which stand twice as high a6 of other vanetnes.
THIRD — Jumbo Cucumber is enormously productive. The strong vineš are heavy bearers and those growing Jumbo Cucumbers wlll certainly be elated when looking over their patch of beautiful long slim fruits.
FOURTH — Jumbo Cucumber is the flnest eating cucumber on earth. It has very few seeds and the seeds are only half the size of other slicing varieties. The flesh is so tender and brittle that a slice of this cucumber taken on the end of a fork will break in two with only a slight jerk. We are certainly fortunate and glad to be able to offer a cucumber so extraordinarily good, and assure you that you never had as fine a cucumber as our Jumbo in your garden. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 30c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00.
WOODRUFFS HYBRID
CUCUMBER— WOODRUFFS HYBRID
MOST HANDSOME— HEAVY PR0DUCER
The fruit averages 8 to 10 inches long, is regular in outline with an intensely dark green, almost black skin, marked with distinct white lineš at the blossom end making it even more attractive than the well known and justly popular Davis Perfeet variety. Woodrufťs Hybrid is, in fact, a highly improved Davis Perfeet. On our seed farms as well as with all gardeners who tried this variety it proved to be a very heavy yielder, even under very adverse conditions. Because of a prolonged drought the vineš were at one time nearly dried up but with first rains they quickly revived and set new fruit in abundance and of the very best grade. In favorable weather this variety is simply wonderful when it comes to produetiveness and the fruit is all well formed with hardly any culls. If you grow for market Wood- ruff’s Hybrid is the best fancy sort to grow and you eannot go wrong if you plant a large acreage as you will dispose of your crop at
top prices. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Ví lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.65; 10 lbs. $14.00,
JAPANESE CLIMBING — Fruit smooth, about 10 inches long, with rather hard skin. The vine is of strong climbing hábit. Trained to poles or trellis. takés very little room in the garden and pro- popular Evergreen White Spině. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 35c; $14.00, postpaid.
PERFECTED WHITE SPINĚ— A very fine strain of the old and popular Evergreen White Spině. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00 postpaid.
WHITE WONDEIt — Fruit of medium length, porcelain white. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00 postpaid. CUCUMBER GARDEN LEMON — A distinct variety with fruit almost round of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.25 postpaid. WIED CUCUMBER — See amongst flowers.
Cucumber Beetles
Mr. John H. Griffith, a Maryland gaxdener says : “The most effective remedy I háve ever tried for striped cucumber beetles on eantaloupes, cucumbers and similar vine crops is to smear some pine tar on a corn cob and plače the cob on a hill between the young plants. Add more tar to the cob at intervals of 7 or 8 days. The odor of turpentine is offensive to the beetles and they pack up and get away. It is a simple thing, but it beats all other remedies I háve ever tried.”
post paid.
CUCUMBER WINDERMOOR WONDER
Beautiful in appearance, of dark bluish green color with faint white stripes afc the blossom end. Suitable for both the garden and forcing. A healthy, productive and fairly early variety, the fruits ji averaging 14 inches in length by 2 V2 inches in diameter and are ! very symmetrical. An ideál cucumber for the market grower and greenhouse man as a “straight pack” variety for shipment boxed and wrapped in páper, to markets, demanding top notch products where price is no object. The seed we offer is of the highest quality saved only from well developed straight and perfeet fruits. Whether you wish to grow it in the open or under glass, rest assured that our seeds are the best money can buy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
We selí half pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pounds rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pounds rate.
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Chicago Pickle
Growing Seeds
Some we grow ourselves — and we’ve been quite successful. Some are grown for us by experts — and we are very careful in contracting only witli growers of experience and in¬ tegrity. Others are grown abroad— and these we stipulate to be of cer- tain character and features so we are sure of tlieir quality — and your S UCCGSS.
SNOWS FANCY PICKLE— A very fine strain of Chicago Pickle. The fruit is a little smaller than Chicago Pickle and is ušed for fancy pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c: 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
WEST INDIA GHERKIN — A dis- tinct sort with rough. prickly fruit. Is ušed for pickles only. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00. prepaid.
SNAKE OB SEKPENT— The fruit reaches the length of 6 feet, is twisted and resembles a serpent. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
CHICAGO PICKLE — Deep green fruit of medium length, slightly pointed at both ends, with prominent black spines. Trne stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
CUMBERLAND PICKLE — The fruit is thick set, with fine white spines, except at the ends and makes a grand pickle. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c; ^4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
Giant Genoa Endive
A variety of smooth leaved Endive surpassing the Batavian by having very large leaves that are šelf closing and consequently šelf blanching. The whole plant is very large, the lieart white and tender. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 60c; lb. $2.00, postpaid.
PARISIAN PICKLE — Produces long, thin, crisp fruit, with numer- ous spines, resembling short, stout hairs. The fruit is usuaily gathered as soon as formed when very sinali, and makes so-called “gherkins.” Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1 lb. $1.80; 10 lbs. $115.50, prepaid.
IMPROVED JERSEY PICKLE — Fruit short, rather light colored, skin thin. Quality very good. Very heavily productive. rkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
DANDELION— See page 21.
Endive Green Curled
ENDIVE
CULTURE — Haif ounce to 100 feet of row, 5 lbs. per acre.
For an early crop sow in the later part of April in rows 20 inches apart, and thin to 12 inches apart in the row. When the outer leaves háve reached the length of 6 inches the crop is ready for blanching. Select a sunny day for this work, bring the outer leaves together over the top of the plant, tie dosely together to prevent rains from coming through. About two weeks afterwards the plants will be blanched and ready for use. Endive is not par- ticular as to the soil but it must be kept free from weeds until plants attain Xheir full size for blanching purposes. For a latě crop sow about August 10.
Italian Red Rib
Also called Pancalier, is a large curled variety with green leaves and a faint pink stripe on the outside of the base leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.20; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
Neapolitan Endive
An Italian variety (Cicoria scariola bionda a foglie di lattuga) forming large heads like lettuce. Leaves tender, large and some- what curly. An extra good variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; *4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.90.
Staghom Endive
A handsome variety, forming a very full rosette 14 to 16 inches in diameter. It does not go to seed if transplanted from the hotbed. This is a very important feature. It may be brought to market early, when it is a “money maker.” It is of beautiful appearance and fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
Green Curled Endive
Standard variety, producing beautifully curled leaves, crisp, tender and blanchea cream white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
FKENCH ENDIVE — Same as Witloaf Chicory, see page 113.
EGG PLANT
CULTURE— 1 ounce will produce 1,000 plants; 4 lbs. to the acre.
About March 20th sow the seed in flats filled with 4 inches of dirt, plače the flats close together in frames filled with fresh manure over which is spread a layer of dirt 1 inch thick. This dirt is placed there to absorb the steam and ammonia escaping from the hot manure. As soon as the seedlings appear move them into a spent hot bed and there grow them on. When true leaves appear set out the plants in rows 6 inches apart and 4 inches apart in the rows. If you will plant them closer together your plants will not be štočky and healthy. This method of sowing egg plants in flats instead of direet in the hot bed, minimizes the danger from ammonia. Unless conditions are favorable plants raised direet in the hot bed become hard and wiry in the stem. This is caused by ammonia escaping from the manure and plants thus affected sooner or later turn yellow and sick and instead of / producing salable fruit, the field is filled with dying plants. Many other plants are affected in the same way especially asters. In the field Egg Plant should be placed in rows 5 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the rows. In our locality we plant into the field about May 25th.
Which Egg Plant Is the Best?
Which Is the Best Endive?
In this country Endive is not an important vegetable and for ' that reason only a few varieties are offered by the American seed- men. The sorts we are listing are the best, each representing one of the principál forms of this vegetable. The GREEN CURLED is the best of the green varieties, STAGHORN the best of the white varieties and BATAVIAN is the best broad leaved sort. In France and Germany Endive is very popular and should be so in this coun¬ try also, because it stimulates digestion and is beneficial in liver and kidney troubles. It is ušed as salad and sometimes also boiled. The leaves of Endive are very crisp with a slightly bitter but aro- matic taste and form a grand salad, which comes early in the fall when lettuce is scarce.
There are quite a number of varieties of Egg Plants differing in shape of fruits as well as in color. In this country the black colored varieties are the only ones that are popular. We think that BLACK BEAUTY is the best variety. In order to get fine shaped and extra large fruits of Egg Plant a certain number only should be allowed to remain on each plant. Pinch the flowers towards the end of the summer and you will be rewarded with Egg Plants of immense size and splendid quality and flavor.
Black Beauty
Two weeks earlier than New York Spineless, with broad and thick fruit of lustrous purplish black color. Corning two weeks earlier, they readily bring double prices. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; 1 oz. 40c; V4 lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.50, postpaid.
Batavian Broad Leaved Endive
Forms large heads of broad, thick leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
Early Long Purple Egg Plant
An extremely early variety with fruits about a fooi long, shaped like a cucumber with dark violet skin. (Melanzana lunga violetta). Pkt. 10c; oz. 40e ; 1 lb. $4.00.
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Improved New York Spineless
Produces large, handsome, satiny smooth fruit of deep purple color. The plants are of low, štočky branching hábit and quite produetive, a single plant bearing usually from 8 to 10 large and perfectly shaped fruits. Finest Northern grown seed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.50, postpaid.
Egg Plant Florida High Bush
A variety that produces pear shaped, black-purple eolored fruits on strong bushes and as a rule high above the ground so that theire is no waste. The bushes grow taller than is the rule, are upright and stiff, the fruit medium in size. A very produetive variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25; lb. $4.50.
Witloof Chicory
A paying crop easily disposed of, first claiss hotels being the buyers. The part ušed are tender shoots served as s-dad The roots are not eaten. A reál delicacy. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 20c ; lb. $2.00.
Large Rooted Madgeburg Chicory
The dried roots are roasted, ground oř pounded and mixed with coffee or ušed as a substitute for eoffee. The young leaves are ušed for salads. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 00c; 1 lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $18.00, postpaid.
Prague Model
Prague Model Kohlrabi
The finest variety today. The bulb is round somewhat flattened, skin silvery white, with very short top. Of excellent quality, erisp and exceedingiy tender. It ripens fully two weeks earlier than the old standard sort of White Vienna. Very hardy and may be sown quite early, also fine for forcing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1 lb. $3.50, post¬ paid.
Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi
Of same usefulness as the White Vienna but having purple skin. Very tender. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.90, postpaid.
Early White Vienna
An excellent old variety, very early, white and tender. Cholcest seed of true stock. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.90, postpaid.
Giant Green Bohemian Kohlrabi
Has met with generál favor with all who háve triod this variety. Customers write us that the individual bulbs weigh froin 8 to 15 pounds and over. Notwithstanding grcat size they are pronounced by everybody as very tender and solid, never hollow or stringy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %lb 45c; 1 lb. $1.50, postpaid.
CHICORY
1 oz. fo-r 800 plants; 4 lbs. for 1 acre.
Sow the seed of Witloof latě in spring (May-June), in rows 15 iuches apart and thin out to 4 inches apart in the rows. In the fall dig the roots, discard all that are less than 1% inch thick at the crown also roots with naTrow leaves or several heads. Cut off the tops about an inch from the neck, shorten the ends of roots to a length of 8 inches and store in cool, until wanted for forcing. Force under greenhouse benches at a temperature of 50-55 degrees. Set the roots close in the trenches; tops just below the surface, paek the soil firmly around the roots and water. On top of the trenches plače 8 inches of moist soil. The heads well blanched will be ready in about 30 days. The roots can be forced also in the cellar, it temperature is right.
KOHLRABI
A Vegetable Delicacy
To our way of thinking this is the peer of all fresh cooked yegetables but one. And, unless that one is of first quality, then it must také second plače to Kohlrabi. We refer to the cauliflower.
Crisp, tender, savory Kohlrabi is a reál delicacy. It is a dish that you'11 always remember. One doesn’t need to be fond of vege- tables to like Kohlrabi prepared as one prefers — and there are several ways of serving. Boiled and served in cream or butter is by far the most common. It is an espeeially easy dish to “get ready” and young and old like it.
PRAGUE MODEL is the sort you want. And our seed this season is an exceptionally fine strain. It will do well for you and please you.
If you haven’t raised or seen Kohlrabi grown let us telí you it is very easy to raise. It is handled exaetly as cabbage. Seed is sown in drills or broadcast, for first planting in a hotbed, cold frame or in a fiat box in the house. When the plants are 3 or 4 inches tall they should be transplanted to the garden, setting about 6 inches apart in the row and the rows fifteen, eighteen or, ií you liave room, twenty-four inches apart.
Kohlrabi is at its prime when just a little more than half grown. If allowed to mature it is apt to get woody. Three to six plantings should be made, about three weeks apart. This will insure really choice specimens all season.
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Italian Winter L,cck
LEEK
CULTURE: 1
nz to 100 feet of row.
Sow in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, in rows 1 foot aparb cover the seed 1 inch deep and when the plants are ahout 6 inches high t.hin out to 3 inches in the row. When cultivating draw the soil well about the plants in order to blanch rhem.
Which Variety of Leek Is the Best?
Leek is a fine vegetable but very much neglected and grown only by a limited number of people. Xt merits wide popularity. It is fine for soups, has an agreeable onion-like flavor and once you try it you will grow it steadily.
ITAX.IAN WINTER is without doubt the best variety. Try it this year and we assure you that you will be delighted with the nesults; you will grow Leeks twice the size of ordinary I^eeks and of the finest flavor.
Italian Winter Leek
The best of a 11 Leeks. Extremely hardy and of enormous size, the stalks are tender up to a height of 15 inches. Of fine, mild flavor, and always heautifully blanehcd. Fine for bunching. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 25c; % lb.. 75c; lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $23.00, postpaid.
American Flag
Fine for fall and winter. Of quick growth producing long stems of uniform shape and size. Věry popular and largely grown variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; !4 lb. 00c; 1 lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $18.00. postpaid.
Large Musselburg Leek
Extra broad leaved variety, blanches to a large size. Of mild and pleasant flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb- 00c; 1 lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $18.00, postpaid.
F ennel — Finocchio
Of quick growth and easy to raise. Sow early for a Spring crop and latě in summer for a fall crop. Florence and Sici- lan Fennel háve very fleshy stalks which are served either raw or boiled, Carosela is ušed when the plant is in the act of starting to shoot to seed, is served raw as salad and con- sidered a great delicacy, Sweet Fennel is raised for its seeds. All these Fennels are sweet and sugary and possess delicious perfume.
FLORENCE FENNEL— Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.
SICILIAN FENNEL — Heavier than Florence. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 45c; lb. $1.65.
SWEET FENNEL— Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.10.
Uettucc — Hot Weather
Lettuce — Hot Weather
AN EXCELLENT SUMMER VARIETY
HOT WiEATHER is an early variety, forming large, firm, well defined, well blanched cabbage-like heads, with broad, very thick leaves slightly crumpled, entire at margins never spotted nor brownish in any part. Of most excellent quality, sweet and very huttery in flavor.
HOT WEATHER is absolutely the best firm heading lettuce to grow through the summer months. It will not scald or burn, and will make a head where other varieties utterly fail. It some- what resembles Salamander in character of leaf, color and size, but the head is larger, more compact, and will stand much longer before shooting to seed. In fact, it is all head, having very few outer leaves.
HOT WEATHER is extremely hardy and there is no variety that can compare with it for wintering over outdoors. Xt has all the good qualities that can be desired in a head of lettuce savé one and that is that it is not adapted for forcing. The usefulness of Hot Weather has been proven beyond all doubts and we highly rec-ommend it. We grew this variety at first in our trial grounds and later as a market crop in conjunction with market gardeners connected with our organization with the most satisfactory results. We earnestly ask you to try this lettuce. You will be rewarded with a fine crop and at the same time be convinced that we háve the right stuff when it comes to seeds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.60, postpaid.
Sweet Marjoram — Maggiorana
(Marjanka) An annual kitehen hexb with a very pleasant směli, much ušed in soups and various dishes as seasoning. Sow the seed outdoors when all danger of frost is past in rows foot apart Height 9 inches. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.50.
PERENNIAU MARJORAM— Of same usefulness as Sweet Marjoram, the seed is sown in spring or latě in summer, the plants last for many years without requiring any care. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c.
Sales by which the purchaser will profit, are the only sales we want to make.
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LETTUCE
CULTURE — Three lbs. of seed will plant an acre, and ounce of seed will produce 3,000 plants.
To insure success in lettuce growing, rich soil, moderate moisture at all times, plenty of sunshine and proper spacing is imperative. Start the seed and transplant outdoors early so as to escape the hot and dry summer weather. Or start the seed latě in July for a fall crop and in čase of an early frost protéct the crop by covering with hay or muslin. Space the smaller sized varieties like May King 8 inches apart in the row, the heavier like Boston or New York 10 inches apart. If you grow lettuce without transplanting thin out to proper distance as soon as the plants appear.
Sow the seed in hot beds about February 15th and when the plants are about an inch high transplant to cold frames 3x3 inches. As soon as the soil is thawed out about 3 inches deep in the field set out the plants. In our locality lettuce cannot be successfully grown during the summer and it is of utmost importance to sow early. The home gardener should sow in the open as soon as ground is thawed out suffi- ciently to allow the operation. Do not hesitate to sow reál early as all varieties of lettuce are quite hardy with the ex- ception of New York and the crop can go through several frosts without injury.
How to Grow Head Lettuce
A question that is put to us quite often. To get a crop of head lettuce, we sow the seed of New York, Ieeberg and other large varieties on February 20th, transplant March 12th and set out in the field March 18th. We always get good heads.
About Varieties
For a lettuce for trying conditions in hot, dry climates, BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON is our suggestion. It is of really fair quality and succeeds where many other varieties do not. Does not form heads but is of the bunch or leaf type.
Cos Lettuce has been left untried by many gardeners and for no good reason. It is really an excellent sort, as easy to raise as the regular kinds but forms bigger and heavier heads. Some are so enthusiastic about it, they claim it is the highest quality lettuce known. Try Cos lettuce this year — PARIS WHITE is the sort.
You see that we are recommending quite a long list of other Lettuces. Many varieties in the long list which follows are really very valuable. They meet the requirements of planters scattered all over this big country. Some are a great success in one State and some in another, depending on the nátuře of soil, climate conditions and the demands of the markets. Some of those varieties possess a good deal of merit.
GRAND RAPIDS SPECIÁL
GRAND RAPIDS SPECIÁL forms compact, heavy heads with thick stalks and it is the most handsome lettuce you ever saw. The heads are not only of the most beautiful appearance, but they also possess high quality. The leaves are crisp, sweet and tender and of much substance, and are in no way inferior to head lettuce. In our city are many large greenhouses where lettuce is being grown. At first we had a hard time to induce some of the growers to try our seed. The price was too high for them. We get seed for 40 cents a pound from a concern in California, they argued. And indeed they did get seed for 40 cents a pound but not from us. This seed, that they were in love with, beeause it cost only 40 cents, produced poor and mixed crop, the heads lacked size, the leaves were thin and they had to tie several heads of their poor hungry stuff in bunches and were glad to get 35 cents per dozen for them. The more Progressive growers that ušed our seed were selling the most beautiful large heads, raised from our seed, for $1.00 a dozen. One looked with joy at the fine big heads raised from our seed and with pity at the unattractive stuff raised from 40 cents a pound seed.
GRAND RAPIDS SPECIÁL is the best stock we háve been able to secure and we tried all the important and reliable seed houses of the entire country. So said the owner of an immense greenhouse establishment located in our statě. This concern uses about 80 lbs. of Grand Rapids Lettuce annually. They use our Speciál Grand Rapids exclusively. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00.
Také for instance ALL SEASONS, a variety resembling the ST. LOUIS MARKÉT hut much better, forming larger heads of most excellent quality. Markét gardeners should try this lettuce and we are certain that it will prove a better lettuce than St. Louis market.
HUBBARD MARKET is another sort deserving to be more largely planted. It is of high quality, good size, is good for forcing, good for wintering over outdoors, where the climate permits such practice, it succeeds well in all parts of the country, including the extreme South, whether planted early or latě. Should be given preference over Black Seeded Tennis Balí and Salamander, beeause it has better color, thicker leaves and is much smoother. It will stand a great deal of cold.
NEW YORK LETTUCE is a variety which has been renamed many times and one of the names is WONDERFUL. And wonderful it is; it succeeds every where where Head Lettuce can be grown, is exceedingly sweet, crisp, firm, a good shipper and of grand appearance selling for a good price at all seasons and in any market. It will not force and cannot be wintered over. It beats Hanson, Ieeberg and Blonde Block- head and gardeners with whom the three varieties are now favorites, should try New York by all means.
GRAND RAPIDS LETTUCE is a great Lettuce of the bunching kind and popular with many greenhousemen. There are two strains of this sort on the market. Ours is the heavy thick stalked kind that will capture the market every time and the old, thin stuff has no chance whatever alongside our Grand Rapids.
Of the same high quality is our Selected Stock of IM- PROVED BIG BOSTON; It is a superior strain and all we ask is that you give our seed a trial. The result will con- vince you that our strain is really of unusual merit. Big Boston is distinctly a market gardeners variety. In quality it ranks second and it takés an expert gardener to grow it to perfection.
HOT WEATHER LETTUCE is a most reliable summer variety producing better heads during the summer than any other lettuce. It winters well in all parts of the country and will prove a money making article with market gardeners.
Grand Rapids Speciál
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. oř o^er at 10 lbs. rate, 10 lbs. oř over at 100 lbs. rate.
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Lettuce New York
LETTUCE— NEW YORK
A latě variety forming very large heads. Leaves crumpled and thick, with large protruding mid-rib. Quality good, exceedingly crisp and firm in textuře, very sweet.
Immensely popular, suceeeding in all parts of the c-ountry, an excellent sliipper and a favorite variety with market gardeners.
The seed we offer is the best strain seleeted with extra care and is thoroughly dependable, and of strong germination. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 50c; lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $17.00, prepaid.
ICEBEKG — Large, latě crisp, cabbage heading variety of medium green color. Quality hrst elass. Pkt. 10c ; oz. lóc ; Ví lb. 40e ; lb. $1.40; 10 lbs. $13.00, prejjaid.
BIG BOSTON — Forms big heavy heads, forces well, stands lots of cold without injury and makes a good shipping sort. Quality fair. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 15c; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $15.00.
CALIFORNIA CREAM BOTTEB — A heading variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00, prepaid.
DEACON — Large buttery heads. medium early. Quality very high. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
DENVER MARKET — It will make a good liead even in midsummer when the thermometer registers 100 degrees in shade. It can not be reeommended as a quality lettuce as tlie leaves are hard and lack sweetness and delicacy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1A0; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
DRUMHEAD CABBAGE — Very latě, large heading sort. The heads are loose and soft. Quality poor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON — A bunching or leaf lettuce that will make heads under the most trying conditions. Quality fair. Pkt. 5c; oz. U5c; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00, prepaid.
HAN 80 N OR IMPROVEI) HANSON — Forms very large heads of light green color and aucceeds well in all parts of the country. Stands heat qulte well and is a sure header. Wholly unsuited for wintering or forcing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00, prepaid.
MAY KING — An early sort forming medium large compact heads of flne quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Ví 'lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00, prepaid.
PRIZEHEAD — A bunching sort of good quality. sweet in flavor.
tender and crisp. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.40; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
ST. LOUIS MARKET— Forms large heavy heads of very good qual¬ ity. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15ic; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00, prepaid. TENDERHEART — A very fine head lettuce. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Ví lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.80; 10 lbs. $17.00, prepaid.
TENNIS B.VLL BLACK SEEDED— Sure header, medium in size, quality very good. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
UNRIVALED — Forms large, compact, light green heads, is adapted for wintering over as well as for forcing. Quality good. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.40; 10 lbs. $12.00, prepaid.
WAYAHEAD — A head variety of very high quality. Sure header. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.40; 1» lbs. $12.00.
WHITE SEEDED SIMPSON — Same thing as Early Curled Simpson. EARLY CURLED SILESIA — A variety of leaf lettuce. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
Cos or Roniuine Lettuce
A type of head lettuce, without an equal in quality, that will head when other varieties will not, in špite of most unfavorable weather. Heads oblong like Wakefield cabbage, but not pointed. Should be very popular. Try a few rows, you will find it easy to raise and easy to seli. Buyers for first class liotels will buy it eager- ly and there will be other buyers. Culture same as for head lettuce.
PARIS WHITE COS LETTUCE
Headsiof immense size, often weighing six pounds each. Those who háve never grown this class of lettuce should try it. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00, postpaid.
EXPRESS OR TRIANON COS— Very early, heads medium in size, šelf blanching and šelf closing of excellent quality, exceedingly sweet and crisp. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c: Ví lb. 35c; ib. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00, prepaid.
Forcing Lettuce
The most popular varieties are Grand Rapids and May King. May King is good only for an early spring crop as it will not make hard heads in midwinter. Greenhouse grown lettuce is not the money crop it ušed to be — flowers bring more money — but it pays to grow lettuce to lili in also be- tween early chrysanthemums, etc.
Kale Evergreen Gem
Of all Kales, Evergreen Gem is the best and most prof- itable variety. When fully developed (50 days from dáte of sowing) the plants stand 18 to 24 inches high, of very dense growth, very spreading and rest directly on the ground. Being so to say anehored to the ground are not aířected by high winds. The leaves are as heavily curled as the best strains of curled parsley, very attractive in appearance of distinct, intense, deep green color with a bluish sheen. The leaves never turn yellow even after being exposed to several frosts. Markedly difřerent from other Kales as it branehes out of the bud instead of from the stalk, producing many more leaves than the old varieties and is unsurpassed in yielding qualities, 500 barrels per acre being the average crop. The leaves being very densely curled háve high carrying qualities for long distance shipping. Try this Kale. We assure you that you will find it the finest and by far the most profitable variety. For best results plant in rows 30 in. apart, 8 to 10 in. apart in the rows, thinning out when the plants are 4 to 5 inches tall. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Ví lb. 60c; lb. $2.00, prepaid.
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LETTUCE
Improved Big Boston Lettuce
Improved Big: Boston
Bohemian Head Lettuce
Věry early, heads medium in size and very slow to shoot to seed. it will head when all other varieties will fail and although it sells for about half the price that Big Boston does, on account of its smáli size, it is profltable to raise. It is of attractive light green color, of excellent quality, mild, delicate, sweet buttery in flavor. soft in textuře. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $.1.40; 10 lbs. $13 00, prepaid.
HUBBARD MARKÉT
A cabbage butter liead oť good size, dark green. leaves crumpled and edges straight. It is a very old variety and has been, renamed times without number and praetkally all lettuces going under the name WMITE CABBAGE are nothing else but the old reliable HUB¬ BARD MARKÉT. Quality very high ; sweet and very buttery in flavor, soft in textuře. Succeeds well in all parts of the country. i pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; *4 lit. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00, prepaid.
IVe seli half pounds nt pound mte. 5 potinds oř over at 10 pounds rate. 25 potinds or over at 100 potinds rate.
Sure Header and Very Hardy — Splendid Sliipper
This is a seF.ction made from the well known ani popular Big Boston. The mature plants are compact, forming a well defined, broad, slightly pointed, hard wel; blanched heads, witli outside leaves characteristically turned and twisted backward at their uppermost borders. but otherwise very tightly and completely overlapping one another. Leaves very broad, smootb, tbick and stiff, not easily torn, making it a splendid sbipper. Color light green. It surpasses the old variety by being of ricb but¬ tery flavor, and forming extra large sized heads which sometimes weigbs 5 pounds eacb. It succeeds admirably well in all parts of the country. Fine variety to grow in latě autumn in North, also a reliable summer lettuce and suitable for forcing. A sure header, very hardy, slow to shoot to seed, and reliable in every way. We can say with confidence that this is the finest stram of Big Boston in the whole world, and well worth the money we ask for it. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00, prepaid.
Lettuce Black Seeded Simpson
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON LETTUCE
Black Seeded Simpson is the finest leaf lettuce, and absolutely reliable, succeeding admirably well whether planted in the spring, summer or fall; whether in the open or under glass it never disappodnts. Stands more beat, more drougbt aud succeeds under the most un- favorable conditions, where most other lettuces would be a failure. Our seed has been saved from the largest. earliest and most perfect heads, and can be relied upon in every way.. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.00, prepaid.
ALL SEASON LETTUCE
HEAT AND DKOIJGHX RESISTANT SORT
This is a line, sweet, tender and large Head Lettuce. A decidely butter variety with thick soft leaves of much substance, strictly cabbage- heading, very slow, to shoot to seed, of regular growth, medium early in season. Heads globular, very compact, well defined, extremely well blanched. Leaves broad in shape, peculiarly smooth, very little blistered, unusually thick in appearance, crisp, tender, sweet and white, as large as Latě Fiat Dutch Cabbage, of grayish green color, never spotted nor browniish, extremely solid. A dis- tlnct sure heading variety for all seasons, unsurpassed as a Head Lettuce for generál liome and marlcet garden use in Northern climate. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ti lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $15.00, prepaid.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds oř over at 10 pound rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pound rate.
Lettuce All Seasons
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MUSKMELON HOODOO OR HEARTS OF GOLD
We háve been listing Hoodoo Muskmelon for 12 years. We did not seli any great quantities of seed in špite of the fact that Hoodoo is one of the finest melons grown. But in the meantime something happened and this is what it was. Hoodoo received a new name and this new name is HEARTS OF GOLD. Its wonderful qualities were talked up to the skies and right away there was demand. Now, if you grow melon under the name of HEARTS OF GOLD také notice that Hearts of Gold is nothing more or less than Hoodoo and that Hoodoo is its right name, also please notě that we háve the genuine and true to type seed. By the way, we ask a reasonable price for its seed. Hoodoo is one of the most perfect orange fleshed musk- melons and never fails to make good money for the grower, It is highly blight resisting, of fine round form slightly larger and heavier than Rockyford and slightly later, ripening about 5 days after Rockyford. The melons are closely netted and they are exceptionally uniform in size so that there is hardly any loss from culls. The melon is very solid, it has a very tough but thin skin and the flesh is sweet, fragrant and close to the skin. It is an ideál melon when it comes to erating it for shipment. The melons are one like the other, almost like peas in a pod. The flesh is free of stringiness, of deep pink color and the seed eavity extremely smáli. Hoodoo is way ahead of most other varieties in productiveness. Being very solid and tough skinned, it carries so well, that it ean travel for two weeks without ice and it will not spoil.
Michigan is the one statě where Hoodoo melon is best known and most popular. From Michigan, Hoodoo travels in whole carloads to Chicago where it sells as a rule for better price than any other melon in špite of the fact that Chicago re- ceives fine melons from all over the country. It will be well for any gardener to try this melon if he has not already doně so It is a high quality, medium large melon, that will seli fast and that will make both money and friends for the grower. Re- member that we háve the genuine truc type seed and that you cannot buy better seed any where, no matter what price you pay. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
MUSKMELON— Tip Top
True Type— Uxtra Select TIP TOP or Surprise as it is sometimes called is an old variety yet its merits are so pronouneed, that it is still the most popular mar- ket muskmelon .on the market. It is a melon oř quite large size, nearly round, the flesh is salmon pink, very thick and heavy, the skin when mature is greenish yellow and coarsely netted. It is a high quality melon with very sweet flesh and de- lightful flavor and it ripens clear to the skin. It will meet the most critical demand and is well suited for both shipping and for loeal trade.
Our seed of this fine melon is seleeted with great care and may be relied upon to produce melons true to type. If Tip Top melon is your favorite, our seed, we are sure will produce the right kind of melons that will please the most critical of your customers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; IX) lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
Muskmelon — Tip Top
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 6 lbs. oř over at 10 lbs. rate, 25 lbs. oř over at 100 lbs. rate.
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MUSKMELON— Perfecto
Perfecto is the highest type of salmon tinted RockyFord type melon. It will stand more heat and drought, it will give a bigger crop, it ís sweeter than other melons, the percentage of fiat melons is very smáli— hardly any, nearly every melon is a good one and fit to eat, or seli, and it is a first class shipping melon.
The melons are nearly a perfect halí, den- sely covered with hard prominent gray net- ting, the flesh is beautiful salmon pink in color, shading into green as it nears the rind, and is extra sweet. The seed cavity is extremely smáli. If you grow for market try this melon, it will make money for you.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 1b. 35c; lb. $1.20; 10 lbs.
$10.00, prepaid.
Christmas Melon — Golden Beauty
Yery large and attractive in appearance and of high quality. Nearly globe shaped skin. The flesh is white, sweet, juicy and with prominent netting and golden yellow about 8 inches in diameter. Put away for winter use, keeps a long time without spoil- ing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 80c; lb. $2.80, postpaid.
ROCKY FORD
We háve an exceptionally fine strain of this standard melon. Our melon is very early, heavily and fine! netted, weighing about 1% pounds each. The seed cavity is very smáli, the attractive green flesh is very thick, luscious and of high flavor and ťragrance and can be eaten almost to the rind. Highly růst resistant, very heavily productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; !4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
MILWAUKEE MARKET— A large melon orange flesh, won- derfully sweet with almost no stringiness. Nearly round, skin light green, slightly ribbed. A great variety to seli from the wagon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
KOČKY FORD
mdskmeion
BANANA MUSKMELON
The fruit attains a length of 20 to 30 inches, and a diam¬ eter of about 4 inches. Flesh of rich orange color, deep and of exquisite flavor. Smells and looks like a gigantic banana. This is a very valuable melon and sells in choice city mar- kets, 50 cents or more being sometimes demanded for a single specimen. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. $1.20; 10 lbs. $11.00, prepaid.
BURRELL’S GEM SOLID NET— A quality melon with thick sweet orange flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
HONEY DEW — Flesh light green, fruit round, smooth, almost white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.00, prepaid.
MANGO MELO A — Or Garden Lemon. Fruit the size of a peach, of orange color, and when first ripe quite hard, having little taste, but soon be- comes mellow and sweet and has a rich flavor. For pies, pickling and preserves, a superb sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00.
MONTREAL MARKET — Very large green fleshed melon, almost round and heavily netted. Pkt: 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
HONEY BALL — Resembles the well known Honey Dew variety in appearance, but is not quite as large, avera.ging three pounds per melon. Per- fectly balí shaped with attractive lemon yellow skin, covered with fine netting. The flesh is green very thick, sweet and free from stringiness. It can be shipped without icing and stored for sev- eral weeks. The vineš produce enormous num- bers of fruits. It will mature in the North, whereas Honey Dew will not. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
PERSIAN MUSKMELON
SUGAR SWEET MUSKMELON
EAKEIEST OF ALL MUSKMELONS
A fine early melon, ripening a few days earlier than the Rocky Ford, and for that reason, a money maker. It is a netted melon similar in shape to the Rocky Ford. Rather large sized and therefore not suitable as a crating melon. The flesh is green with a golden lining next to the seed cavity. The melon is sweet and sugary. Plant a little of this melon so as to háve melons to seli before the Rocky Fords are ready for the market. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.40; 10 lbs. $13.00.
A very large and heavy melon with golden yel¬ low, sugary and stringless flesh. It is latě in sea- son and not ready before 100 days from dáte of planting. In California and elsewhere where the season is long it will grow to immense propor- tions and for quality it is hard to beat. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 25c; 1 oz. 45c; 14 lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $5.00.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. oř ověř at 10 lbs. rate, Ž5 lbs. or over at 100 lbs. rate.
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Muskmelon Markét King
MU SK.MELON S OR CANTELOUPES
CULTURE — 2 oz of seed for 50 hills; 4 lbs. for 1 aere.
Sandy soil, well enriched with nianure. is the best for melons. Háve the hills 4 by 5 feet, dropping 25 seeds in each liill, so as to feed mice and eutworins and still háve a good stand. Leave only three strongest plants in each hill.
When the plants start to vine ve fertilize the field with 300 lbs. oť cotton seed meal to the acre. Open shallow furrows between the rows, scatter the meal moderately thick and eul- tivate same in the ground. This pays us handsomely because it hastens the crop to maturity, the melons are of larger size and are more heavily netted and almost free from culls.
In čase of a cold spěli with plants up early in the spring, go over the patcli with a hoe and cover up the young plants with dirt and remove the dirt when danger of frost is past.
MARKÉT KING MUSKMELON
MARKÉT KING is not only extra early, but also extra large. Its size is enormous for a muskmelon. A whole field will average 20 to 25 lbs. and selected spec- imens will weigh as much as 35 lbs. In špite of its mammoth size, the melon is of good quality.
MARKÉT KING is a salmon fleshed variety, with very thick flesh, and its seeds are nearly twice as large as those of other melons. All who are looking for a large muskmelon will find our MARKÉT KING to fill the bili. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % 1b. 45c; 1 lb. $1.60; 10 lbs.
$15.00, prepaid.
VICTOR MUSKMELON
Just imagine a rich flavored, luscious melou with firm, tender, deep green flesh extending close to the rind; of im- mense size, from 12 to 18 inches in length and 8 to 10 inches in diameter; a splendid shipper because of its deep netting and large size — and you háve our Victor Muskmelon.
VICTOR has quality and size and also productlveness ; the vineš average as high as 18 melons of good size to a hill. It is quite drought and lice proof, the vine being very healthy and robust.
VICTOR is a splendid melon for hotel or restaurant trade. Its size appeals. One melon is good for eight slices on an average. The quality impresses the patron and results in an insistent de- mand. Get your order for seed in early.
MUSKMELON EXTRA EARLY OSAGE
Which is the Best Muskmelon
If it is early melons that you are after, choose Sugar Sweet, a quality melon with green flesh; or Hale’s Best, an excellent extra early pink fleshed sort. If you desire a big, heavy melou you will be on the safe side planting the Bender, a pink fleshed sort or Victor, a variety with green flesh.
The much advertised Honey Dew melon cannot compare in sweetness with a good strain Rockyford. It is a fine looking, large melon but we never tasted one that was really good. It may be that if left on the vine till thoroughly ripe that the melon would do justice to the claims made for it.
Other good melons are HOODOO, BANANA and VICTOR. We do not want to give advice to market gardeners because they know what is best when it comes to melons, but we cannot abstain from
New variety. Ten days earlier than the old type of Osage of same shape and same quality, only this new variety is a trifle smaller. It is slightly ribbed, fairly well netted, oval in shape, darkgreen. Flesh very thick, salmon colored and very sweet. Being almost as early as Sugar Sweet, it is a most valuable new variety for market purposes. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 45e; lb. $1.60, postpaid.
mentioning that our melons are true to type and if you want seed of exceptionally high quality we can supply it. Here in Iowa we grow melons to perfection and our selected strains, like for instance Osage, Solid Net Burells’s Gem Sugar Sweet and others cannot be excelled in quality.
A word about SUGAR SWEET melon. All market gardeners not already acquainted with this melon should try it, and believe us, you can make some money on Sugar Sweet.
CASABA MELONS. These keep well, look nice and a few can be disposed of at a good price. There their merit ends.
MELON PEACH is a smáli melon about the size of a peach for preserves. If you háve the ground, grow these, you will like them.
Delicious Gold-Lined Rocky Ford Muskmelon
Of all the melons of Rocky Ford type this is un- questionably the best. The melon is thick meated, fine grained and sweet ; color green with a gold margin next to the seed cavity of medium size, solid net over the entire melon without any ribs whatever. Its flesh is of the most delicious flavor and elicits favorable comment when served. The vineš are thrifty and růst resistant. It is an ideál crate melon, fruits all being uniform through the fieldfl and loss from undersize and oversizt- is very smáli. Its popularity is steadily increasing and our sales háve far exceeded our expectations. This melon is a paragon of merit — in size, netting, appearance, aroma, flavor, depth of flesh, smallness of seed cavity, cropping ability, shipping quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb- 35c; 1 lb. $1.20; 10 lbs. $11.00, prepaid.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. oř over at 10 ll*s. rate, 25 lbs. ar over at 100 lbs. rate.
Delicious Gold Lined
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MUSKMELON GREELEY WONDER
A large salmon fleshed melon, approaching perfection in size and of splendid eating qualities. Flesh very thick, sweet absolutely without stringiness, a melon, that will be most widely planted as sooon as its merits are better known. A fine melon for local markets but will not stand sbipping. Medium early, edible in 90 days from dáte of planting. In shape perfectly round about 7 incbes tkrough with an average weight of five pounds per melon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.60.
MUSKMELON H B OR HALE’S BEST
Selected stock, maturing in 68 days from dáte of plant¬ ing, producing fine, round, fancy melons without ribs, dosely netted, beautiful in appearance, medium large in size. Flesh salmon pink, of exceptional thickness, very sweet. An extra early, extra good melon that is hard to beat either for local or long distance marketing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; lb. $1.60.
MUSKMELON LAKE CHAMPLAIN
A medium sized, salmon fleshed melon valuable because of its extreme earliness. Edible in 87 days. Moderately netted with fairly prominent ribs and almost round in shape. Qual- ity fair to good. Average weight 3 lbs. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.60.
OSAGE— Also called Miller’s Cream. A large fleshed quality melon with dark green skin, lightly netted. Does well on heavy soils. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
TEN-TWEIÍTY-FIVE CANTALOUPE — A strain of Rocky Ford. Most beautifully netted, of uniform shape, cuts better, carries better and sells better than the old strains. It is a new melon and has sprung into popularity overnight, so to say. In melon growing sections this melon is preferred ověř all others for shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
MARYLAífD or EARLY KNIGHT — A fine very early melon, flesh green, sweet, shaped like Rocky Ford, slightly larger, well netted. Oz. 15c; lb. $1.00.
WATERMELON
CULTURE — 2 oz. for 500 hills, 5 lbs. for 1 acre.
Large crops of delicious watermelons can be raised in any good soil but sandy soil mixed well with manure is ideál for melons. To grow watermelons successfully we recom- mend to seed the whole bed to rye in the fall. In the spring open two furrows with a plow throwing the soil together and plant the seed in hills 6 feet apart. When the plants start to vine open another furrow and continue this plowing under of the rye till the whole ground is covered with the vineš. This does away with cultivating, fertilizes the ground and mate- rially increases the yield and makes watermelons a highly paying crop.
Which is the Best Watermelon?
Favorite vaideties depend greatly upon the territory. The South favors the long, heavy shipping melon; the North de- mands an “early” melos., that is one maturing in the shortest time and Harris Earliest is popular while in the East COLE’S EARLY isi a favorite. California favors the smáli Angelino and Chilian melons.
In our estimation, Wonder possesses all the qualities desired. High in quality, early, large, attractive in appear¬ ance and suitable for shipping for moderate distances. Wat- son is primarily a market melon, has size and appearance, is a first rate shipper, but does not excel in quality. Irish Gray has both quality and size. Klondyke is the melon when highest quality is desired as Klondyke has it and for gen- uine merit is unsurpassed by no other kind. Of all water¬ melons, Ivleckley Sweet is the most popular.
Our watermelon seed is saved from choice specimens and may be depended upon in every way. You may buy for less elsewhere but let us telí that you are taking big chances when buying low priced seed. In our part of the country watermelons are growu on a very large scale. Our climate is favorable for them and our gardeners are experts in rais- ing them. The gardeners seli all their choice fruits for fair
prices and seli the culis for whatever they can get to certain parties for seed.
This seed extracted from culis and melons too poor to be salable is the seed that is being offered “cheap.”
Shaker's Blue i
SHAKER’S BLUE WATERMELON
A variety of an immense size, frequently weighing 40 to 60 lbs. It is fully as large as the Black Diamond but better flavored and more handsome in appearance. In shape it is oval, very symmetrical and attractive on account of its rich dark green color. The flesh is bright red, solid and of splen¬ did quality, quite superior to the Black Diamond. It is not a first class shipper but for home use and nearby market it is a fairly good variety. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
TOM WATSON WATERMELON
Similar in shape and size to Kleckley’s Sweet, but has a tougher rind and for that reason is well adapted for shipping. It does well in some parts of the South. In quality it cannot compare with Kleckley’s Sweet, as it lacks the sweetness and the flesh is quite stringy. For family use and for gardeners catering to nearby market, Kleckley’s Sweet is decidely bet¬ ter. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.50, prepaid.
GOLDEN HONEY WATERMELON
A fine variety with yellow flesh that fairly melts in the mouth, and which for its fine sugary, juicy and delicious flavor cannot be surpassed by any red fleshed melon on the market. A splendid melon in every way. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20; 10 lb. $11.00, prepaid.
We seli half pounds at ponad rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pounds rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pounds rate.
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Great News
Down South where the best water- melons are grown, wide awake growers leave only two melons to grow on each vine. (New method). Tliere were two ueighbors both grew inelons, one followed the new method and the otlier did not. Both were members of a melon growers association. The man with two mel¬ ons to the vine sold six cars of melons, the sniallest of which J weighed 28 lbs. For his crop he i received $2,440.00. The other man 1 left all his melons on the vineš, had smaller melons and the association could only seli four cars for him. His biggest melons weighed 27 lbs. and the others ranged down to 12 lbs. These melons netted the grow- er only $660.00. The difference in favor of the man that believes in up to dáte methods was $1,780:00, enough to buv a fine automobile.
Irisli Gray
IRISH GRAY WATERMELON
IRISH GRAY is the sweetest, tenderest melon in culti- vation, with flesh of the deepest crimson. It grows from me¬ dium to very large, nearly white in color, aandsome and at- tractive.
IRISH GRAY sets fruit before the runners are a yard long and it is such a heavy bearer that you can almost walk across the patch on the melons. One distinct feature of this melon is that the flesh is good deep red by the time the seeds are ťormed in it. Often before the melon is really half grown.
ALABAMA SWEET — Long, dark green melon with sweet crimson flesh and hard rind. Called by some Rubber Rind Kleckley. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
COLE'S EAK1T — Oblong shaped melon, 20 inches long, 12 inches tlirough, with mottled green skin. Flesh crimson, sweet, rind thin. A high-class melon in every way except that it cannot be shipped the rind is too thin and brittle. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
CCBAN QUEEN — Large, latě melon of high quality. Skin mottled Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
IRISH GRAY will stand more abuse in shipping and hand- ling not only because the rind is tough but because the flesh is extremely solid and compact yet free from stringiness and hard centers, and will not break when sliced.
IRISH GRAY has been thoroughly tested and proved to be beyond all doubts a melon of the highest class.
Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.50, prepaid.
EXCELL — I.arge, oblong melon of dairk green color with faint stripes. Flesh solid, red crisp and of excellent flavor. Productive and a good shipper. Seed is of mixed color, some is black, some white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.50, prepaid.
FLORIDA FAVORITE — Long striped melon, flesh crimson, quality good. Pkt. 5c; oz. 110c ; !4 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50. prepaid.
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE — A flrst class shipping melon of long shape, beautifully mottled with red, sweet solid flesh. Pkt 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
HALBERT HONEY — Long, dark green, flesh red, , very sweet, rind thin. Of about the same value as Kleckley’s Sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; 14 lb. 30c ; 1 lb. 80c ; 10 lbs. $7.50. prepaid.
HARRIS EARLIEST — Of the very highest quality. Being very early it is a favorite in the North as well as in the East. Round in shape, of good size, skin mottled green, flesh crimson, sugary, crisp, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
ICE CREA5I — Same as Peerless. Round in shape of good size, skin mottled. flesh crim¬ son, sweet and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lLs. $7.50, prepaid.
JIA3ÍAIOTH IRONCLAD— Very large and
lieavy melon of long shape, with striped skin and red flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
KLECKLEY SWEET WATERMELON
The melon is oblong with square ends, color dark green, flesh bright. scarlet with broad solid heart, absolutely stringless, with very few seeds placed close to the rind. Flesh of the highest possible quality, very crisp, sugary and fairly melt- ing in the mouth. The individua! melons weigh from 25 tó 40 pounds. The rind is too thin for shipping, but for home market or family garden this melon has no superior. Equally suitable to any part of the country except too far North. The seéd we offer is of the very highest quality saved only from large and perfect specimens and can be depended upon in every way. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.50, prepaid.
We seli half pounds at pound rale, 5 lbs. or over at 10 lbs, rate, 25 lbs. or ověř at 100 lbs. rate.
McIVEIťS WONDERFTJL — Medium sized long melon with variegated skin and sweet sfring- less red flesh. Pkt 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
SWEETHEART — Oval shaped, large, light skinned melon of very high quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 ■ lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
PLANTS IN FL AT S
To get healthy strong and deep green look- ing vegetable plants in flats for spring sales, lay on the ho 'tom of eacli (lat about an inch of rotted nmnmv and soli on top. That will make your plants of even height, štočky, in a word, superior and better prices and more sales will be your reward.
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MARTYNIA
UNICORN PLANT
Produces masses of long, ovoid curved fleshy pods, excellent for pickles. The pickled fruit is simply delicious, the plant is a heavy producer and of easiest culture. Plant when the weather is warm and settled. 1 oz. 25c; pkt. 5c; postpaid.
MUSTARD
CULTURE — 1 oz. for 100 feet of row 6 lbs. for 1 acre.
Mustard will do well in most any kind of soil. Sow very early in the spring or latě in the fa.ll. Háve the rows 10 inches apart and do not thin at all if the crop is intended for greens. If grown for seed it must be thinned out to 6 inches apart in the row.
CHINESE MUSTARD
There are several varieties of Chinese Mustard. What we offer is a variety with broad, fiat leaves, twice the size those of cominon white mustard, resembling the leaves of Bloomsdale spinách. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $4.80.
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED
It forms a great mass of leaves beau- tifully ruffled and finely curled and crimped around the edges; succulent, pungent, and of sweet flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $4.80, prepaid.
MUSHROOM SPAVVN
PURE CULTURE— Made in America and the best in the world, fresh and full of vitality. A cultural leaflet “Mushroom Culture” free when requested with orders. Price: Brick 50c; 5 bricks $1.75, post¬ paid. Not prepaid: 10 bricks $1.90; 100 bricks $18.00.
Which Mustard is Best?
The best mustard is, at present, the OSTŘÍCH PLUME variety. It is of the most beautiful appearance and will stand ror ten days before shooting to seed.
OSTŘÍCH PLUME MUSTARD
The most beautiful of all mustards. The leaves are long, ruffled and curled as gracefully as an ostrich plume. Stands summer heat splendidly. Pkt. 5o; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.00, prepaid.
WHITE — The dark green, smooth-leaved mustard. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 15c; 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.75, prepaid.
BLACK or BROWN — Stronger and more pungent than the white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ii lb. 15c; 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.75, prepaid.
Florence Fennel
A YEGETABLE CA3CDY Florence Fennel will be some day very popular. That is our belief. It has a most agreeable flavor, sweet, delicately perfumed with a taste all of its own. Thoroughly delicious whether eaten raw or cooked. You will like it. Easy to raise. Sow the seed in rows foot apart, thin out to stand 9 inches apart in the row and when the fleshy base of the plant reaches the proportion of an egg earth up that portion of the plant to blanch it and make it more tender. Eat raw like celery or serve boiled with cream sauce. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; ii lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.
Mustard Ostřích Plume
MUSTARD — Ostrich Plume
Our speciál strain of Ostrich Plume Mustard will stand 10 days to two weeks longer before shooting to seed. Of very dark green color — the best Mustard there is.
ABOUT LIME
LDIE makes heavy soils porous and lighter, light soils more binding, it makes food elements the soil already con- tains available for the use of plants. Lime is not a fertilizer. It is beneficial to certain crops and harmful to other crops. On some soils liming results in greatly increased crops, on others it is decidedly harmful. Do not use lime before thor¬ oughly posting yourself — write to Dept. of Agriculture, Wash¬ ington, D. C., for information.
This Catalog is Full of Information
Gardening and flower growing is a business where there is no end to learning. To be successful both the gardener and florist must possess a vast amount of technical knowledge, more so than in any other occupation we know of.
Whether you grow vegetables or flowers to seli or just for your own pleasure, it will pay you to read our cultural directions and hints as to method of producing crops earlier, easier, of better quality and bigger quantity and how to overcome the diffi- culties with which the gardener is confronted.
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RELIABLE ONION SEED
CULTURE — I oz. for 100 íeet of row; 6 lbs. for one acre. For sets 60 to 70 lbs. of seed should be sown to the acre, more if the ground is light. Sow the seed early in the spring as soon as the ground |is in working order not sticky. For extra large and heavy ;bulbs, such sorts as Ailsa Craig or Prizetaker are sown in hotbeds and later transplanted into rows a foot apart and 4 inches apart in the rows. The most popular method is to sow the seed in rows a foot apart and thin to 3 inches apart in the rows. Onion requires rich ground and should always be sown on a clean piece of ground so as to make the task of weeding as light as possible.
What is the Best Onion?
There is no hetter Onion than any of the SOUTHPORT GLOBES. Whether you choose the white, red or yellow, you , are making no imistake and wherever the Globe sorts can í be successfully raised they should be preferred over all other ! varieties. The Globe Onions as far as we know are not particularly adapted for Texas. There it is where the Ber- muda Onions are popular and most largely grown. As is well known Bermuda Onion is the mildest flavored of all i onions but its drawback is that it is not a very good keeper and is good only for quick consumption. BERMUDA ONIONS can be grown in any statě of the Union but good seed can be grown only on the Canary Islands and all our seed comes from there.
AUSTRALIAN BROWN. Of all Onions Australian Brown keeps the longest but the Onions are of rather smáli size. Be- cause it is early it is a good sort to grow in the far North.
CREOLE ONION is the best long keeping sort to grow in Texas and elsewhere in the South. You can grow good Creole only from Louisana grown seed and it lias been repeatedly proven that Creole Onion seed produced elsewhere than in Louisiana grows thick necks but never a salable bulb.
AILSA CRAIG. Properly grown, this forms the biggest bulb of all Onions and can be grown everywhere except very far north where the season is short. It is a fairly good keeper.
Try Ailsa Craig. Sow in hotbeds, 20 sashes will pro- duce about 130 thousand plants, enough to set an acre. Much work. Yes. But in the end it is not harder than to seed onions, thin them and fight the weeds. You will get twice ! the crop from transplanted onions and a better price for them as your bulbs will be extra large and showy.
The best pickling Onion is WHITE PORTUGAL or Silver I Skin. It keeps well, is early and retains its silvery white color which such sorts as Bartletta and others never do. Bartletta turns green and never makes as nice looking bulbs as Portu- ; gal.
In the last few years quite a few gardeners háve under- taken to grow a fairly large planting of Onions, planning to market them. To all such who háve not heretofore grown Onions in a large way we offer this suggestion: Always plant the variety of Onion demanded or favored by your market rather than the sort you personally prefer. In every market certain sorts of onions are preferred over others. There are markets where you cannot seli and do well finan- cially unless it is a red onion. Other markets again demand yellow, and still others white onions. In some markets you cannot seli anything but Yellow Danvers, etc. Therefore be- fore you plače your order for Onion seed get reliable advice as to which is the most reliable variety for the market where you intend to dispose of your crop. Commission men or your grocer is the party to see about this.
If you will address the Secretary of Agriculture, Wash¬ ington, D. C., for Bulletin No. 354 Onion Culture, it will be sent you without cost.
Germination of Onion Seed
Our seed germinates as a rule between 94-98% and quite often fully 100%. We never send out onion seed growing less than 82%. In rainy season the germination is between 80 and 90% but rainy and wet season occur only once in a num- ber of years. You can rest assured that you will get highly germinating seed also that you will raise bigger and brighter colored bulbs than is the rule. A trial will be of benefit to both you and us.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. or over at 10 lbs. rate, 25 lbs. or over at 100 lbs. rate
Southport Red Globe
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE ONION
Of perfect globe shape, of very large size, averaging 9 to 10 inches in circumference, solid and heavy, the flesh being white, close grained and mild in flavor and the skin is extra rich dark red. It is a very heavy yielder, averaging under high culture from 600 to 1,000 bushels per acre. Our strain of this seed is the acme of perfection and is absolutely unsur- passed in perfect shape, richness of color, earliness, produc- tiveness and long keeping qualities. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % 1b. 55c; 1 lb. $1.95; 10 lbs. $17.50, prepaid.
WHITE WELSH ONION Never Failing Paying Crop
Does not form bulbs and is grown éxclusively for young, green or bunching onions. It grows from the size of a lead pencil to 5-8 inch in diameter in almost any kind of soil. It is a very strong grower. There is no frost hard enough to kill it once planted will stay in the field and give a crop of bunching onions for several years, as each onion multiplies by sub-divisdon, dividing itself sev- eral times each season. If you will háve a pateh of this onion in your garden you will be able to půli and seli onions at any season till hard freezes. Can be sown in the Spring or Fall and six pounds is enough to plant an acre in drills foot apart. It is better, however. to make the rowsi wider and to slightly hill up the onions so as to get longer. white and more tender stalks. A pateh of White Welsh Onion will enable you to pull green onions in July. August, also before and after that time when there is no competitition. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Ví lb. 85c; Ib. $3.00; 10 lbs. $28.00.
EBENEZER ONION
Almost globe shaped, very fine looking yellow skinned onion of large size averaging 4 inches through, that will seli in any market. Mild in flavor and of all onions the best keeper. Stored in an ordinary cool cellar will keep in per¬ fect condition till June. Heavily productive, vigorous grow¬ er, highly resistant to attacks of thrip in a word almost an ideál variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.00.
You cannot control the weather, you cannot make or stop rain — but you can control earliness and quality of the crops you raise simply by selecting the right varieties.
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SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE
It forms large bulbs 8 to 9 inches in circumferenee is of perfect globe sbape, very solid, of long keeping qualities, of delicate flavor, smáli neck, and very early ripening. In addition to all these good qualities it is of the most attractive appearance, so that it always brings top notch prices in all markets. The price of seed of this variety is and has always been higher, but you will not regret pay- ing it after you see the fine onions you raise from this seed. We seli hundreds of pounds of this seed and customers write us that if they had to pay double the price we ask for our stock they would willingly pay it. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 80c; 1 lb. $2.80; 10 lbs. $26.00, prepaid.
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE ONION
Southport Yellow Globe Onion is very handsome and the most satisfactory vari¬ ety to raise for market oř family use. Perfectly round, solid, fine grained of mild flavor, with deep golden yellow skin. Extra good keeper and a ready seller in all markets, especially so in the East. The seed we offer is raised in the East by a grower of long years of experience who specially selects this seed from large per¬ fectly shaped, well colored and solid bulbs, well cured and ripened, carefully avoiding all thick necked ones. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 55c; 1 lb. $1.95: 10 lbs. $17.50, prepaid.
OHIO RED GLOBE
True Ohio grown. The best variety to grow on muck land. 1 oz. 20c; % lb. 70c; 1 lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.00, prepaid.
OHIO YELLOW GLOBE— True Ohio grown. A fine, perfectly globe shaped productive and long keeping sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c;
lb. 70c; 1 lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $22.00, pre¬ paid.
SIL, VEK. SKIN Oř WHITE POETIGAl — An
early, fiat, silvery white variety, without a flaw. Good keeper, retaining its fine white color much better than Barletta or any other pickling sort and a variety about which it can be truly said that “once grown always grown.” Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 70c; 1 lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $23.00, prepaid.
CBEOLE KED — Large, fiat, long keeping sort, preferred by many commission men over Bermudas. True Louisiana grown. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.80; 10 lbs. $36.00, prepaid.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS — Quite globular in sihape entirely free from thick necks, heavily productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c-; 1 lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $18.00. prepaid.
WHITE BERMUD A — True Tenerife grown.
NEW CROP SEED of Bermuda Onion is ready in September. At the time this catalog goes to the printer, no one can telí what the prices of new crop seed will be. We will quote lowest prices for genuine Tenerife seed upon request.
BERMUDA ONIONS
WHITE OR YELEOYV BERMUDA ONION— The flesh is white, the skin light yellow. mild in flavor so that many people eat it raw like an apple. Very popular in all markets. As.a rule it is a very profitable crop. We offer the best seed, genuine Tenerife, raised by the oldest and most dependable grower on the Canary Islands. This onion is being planted very heavily as a winter crop in the South, but can be planted in the spring. If you expect to make large planting plc-ase write us as soon as possible so that we could reserve the seed for you. Packet l'0e; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $1.95, prepaid.
CHYSTAL WAX BERMUDA— Somewhat larger than the yellow variety, absolutely pure white, of very attractive appearance for that reason a good seller everywhere. It always sells at a higher price than any other onion. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.30; 1 lb. $4.80; 10 lbs. $45.00, prepaid.
ONION VALENCIA
Immense in size, single bulbs weighing as high as 4 lbs., but usually averaging a pound per bulb. Perfectly globe shaped, skin clear, bright yellow, flesh white, mild in flavor, highiy attractive in appearance and an extra good keeper. Also ealled Riverside Spanish. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $32.00.
To get a fancy grade of extra large onions and from twice to three times the yield, sow the seed of Valencia or Prizetaker early in March in frames and set out the plants when large enough to handle. This looks like an immense undertaking. Do you know, that by this method, you will raise the crop with less labor and expense than when you drill the seed? Just try it once.
We seli halí pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pounds rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pounds rate.
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ONION SETS
AILSA CRAIG ONION
One of the largest of all onions, rapidly gaining in popularity. The bulbs are very uniform in size, shape almost globular, with sulphur yellow skin, neck větry smáli, the interior white, fine grained, flavor mild and sweet and a good keeper. Ailsa Craig is in every way as large and handsome as the ■ finest imported Spanish Onion and superior to it on account of its remarkable keeping and very heavy yielding qualities. To attain the greatest possible size this variety should be sown early in the spring in a hot bed and trans- planted later in the open. Ailsa Craig is a variety of English prize winning stock. Anyone wanting an extra large fine looking Onion, espeeially for exhibition purposes, should plant Ailsa Craig. Pkt 10c; oz. 20e ; % lb. 70e; 1 lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $23.00. prepaid.
VARIETIES OF ONION
AU STKALIAN BBOWN — Extra early, globe shaped, soniewhat flattened, with brown skin. Size rather smáli, but keeps the longest of all onions. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.60; 10 lbs. $15.00, prepaid.
EXTRA EARLY PEARL — Extra early, white, globe shaped, rather smáli, pickling variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Yi lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00, pre¬ paid.
LARGE RED WETHERSITELD— Large flat¬ tened, medium early, reliable sort to grow on light soil where it does better than any other variety. Of attractive deep red color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.80; 10 lbs. $16.00, prepaid.
MAMMOTH SILVER KING— Large, flat, mild flavored silvery white sort weighing as much as 4 lbs, each. Should be marketed soon after hairvest, as it is not a good keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 70c; 1 lb. $2.20; 10 lbs. $21.00, prepaid.
WHITE BARLETTA — Smáli, white sort, good for pickling oř bunching. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c;
% lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $19.00, prepaid. WHITE PICKLING — Ušed exclusively for pick¬ ling. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $19.00, prepaid.
WHITE PORTUGAL — See Silver Skin.
WHITE QUEEN — Extra early, white skinned, pickling variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Ví lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $19.00, prepaid.
Inclosed will please find my checlc for $11.40. Please send me same kind of eueumber seeds as last year. I was highly pleased with your seeds. I had 5 lbs. of eueumber seed from you and for my crop I received $762.00. I had the best cucumbers in the whole county. — V. W., Frehold, New Jersey.
Onion Ailsa Craig
PRIZETAKER ONION
Since the introduction of Prizetaker Onion many new varieties (vere placed on the American market, yet Prizetaker still stands first as the most hamdsome and heavily productive of all yellow globe onions. Absolutely reliable and the best onion for home or market in the world. Prizetaker is of excellent quality of attractive appearance, always uniformly and perfectly globe shaped, of bright clear shraw color and as mild in flavor as the imported Spanish onions. No other onion ever met with such universal favor and became popular as rapidly as Prizetaker. It is the best onion for size, mildness of flavor, keeping qualities as well as large yield, and suceeeds well everywhere, North, South, Bašt and West. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 70c; 1 lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $22.00. prepaid.
Clean, dry, sound stock. Top sets at 30 pounds per bu., the others 32 pounds. Price by pint and quart includes postage, deduct 10c per quart if they are to go not prepaid. Onion set prices are subject to market change. Write for prices on quantity lots. We grow Onion Sets on a large scale.
All Postpaid % lb. lb.
White Onion Sets... $0.15 $0.25
Red Onion Sets . 15 .25
Yellow Sets . 15 .25
All Postpaid % lb. lb.
Shallots . $0.25 $0.35
White Multipliers ... .25 .45
Potato Sets . 25 .45
I am a groceryman and handle seeds from well known firms. For my own garden I want your seeds.
F. K. — Bedford, Ohio.
We Seli Haif Pounds at Pound Rate, 5 Pounds or Over at 10 Pound Rate, 25 Pounds or Over at 100 Pound Rate.
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OKRA OR GUMBO
CULTURE — 2 oz. for 100 feet oí row, 12 lbs. for 1 acre.
Do not plant until the ground is thoroughly warm oř about corn planting time. Háve the rows 2 feet apart and thin out to 1 foot in the rows. Gather the pods while they are young and before they get woody.
BRUNSWICK OKRA
In yielding power there is no Okra that comes near this new variety. Its pods are produced at every joint, starting a few inches above the ground, the pods are 6 to 7 inches long, 4 to 5 inches in circumference, and are so full of meat as to practically eliminate the ridge so commoň to most vari- eties. The pods stay tender longer than those of other vari- eties and only very few of them are sharp pointed, the thick- ness being carried well out to the end of the pod. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % 1b. 30c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
PERKIN’S MAMMOTH OKRA
An early and heavily productive variety. The pods are of extra large size and quite tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $5.50, prepaid.
OKRA — White Velvet
An entirely distinct variety with large, tender and smooth pods. Also known as Creole Okra. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; !4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $5.50, prepaid.
PARSLEY
CULTURE — 1 oz. to 100 feet of row, 4 lbs. to one acre.
Parsley does best in deeply worked good soil. Sow early in the spring in rows a foot apart, thin out the rooted vari- eties to 3 inches apart in the row but do not thin the curled varieties. Parsley is slow to germinate and it is a good pian to sow a smáli quantity of radish with the parsley. Radishes come up quickly and mark the rows and you can cultivate long before the parsley comes up. It takés a month or longer for parsley to come up.
Which is the Best Parsley?
PERFECTION is as the name says perfection and in curled varieties there is absolutely nothing else as good. We know because we tried hundreds of strains of curled parslies. It is the most highly bred curled parsley of vigorous growth with not a trace of “wild” parsley in it. Perfection is the only variety to grow in greenhouses where space is costly and where it does not pay to bother with poor stuff.
The best rooted parsley is our MORAVIAN ROOTED. It is a little later than Hamburg Rooted but the roots are much larger, resembling well grown roots of parsnip, white smooth and of high quality.
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED PARSLEY
Of quick and robust growth, very hardy, with leaves of dark green color, finely curled. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 70c; 10 lbs. $6.50, prepaid.
PLAIN LEAVED PARSLEY
Leaves fiat, deeply cut, but not curled. Pkt. 5C; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 70c; 10 lbs. $6.50, prepaid.
GIANT ITALI AN PARSLEY
New variety of plain leaved parsley that yields several times as many leaves as the old variety does. These plants grow 3 feet high and must be spaced 10 inches apart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 80c; 1 lb. $2.80, postpaid.
MORAVIAN ROOTED PARSLEY
Forms very large and very handsome thick roots which are very smooth and no side roots. The roots are straight, perfectly formed and nearly white. Of very attractive ap- pearance. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00, prepaid.
HAMBURG ROOTED PARSLEY
The root resembles a minature parsnip. This variety is very early and fine flavored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.50, prepaid.
PERFECTION PARSLEY
The finest and most beautiful intense green Parsley in existence. Entirely distinct from all other forms of curled parsley. The plant is very fine curled and twisted, short pointed tufted and very dwarf, making it a highly desirable variety for growing under glass. Try this variety. It will surely please you. It is the handsomest Parsley for deeo- rative purposes and garnishing and for flavoring it is un- usually rich and aromatic. Pkt. Exc; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.80.
GARDEN PEAS— (English Peas)
CULTURE — 3 pts. or 3 lbs. for 100 feet of row. 6 bushels for 1 acre.
EARLY VARIETIES — Plant as early in the spring as the ground is thawed out to the depth of about 3 inches, sow by hand very thickly in a trench about 2 inches deep.
Peas properly sown lay in the trench at places so> thick as to touch one another and of course in some places they will be an inch or two apart, in other words, you cannot sow them evenly by hand. The idea is to sow as thick as to háve the vineš close together sochat they will hold each other erect. This does away with supporte and the pods will be kept off the ground. Many gardeners háve been very stingy with the seed, they planted way too thin. The results of thin planting are: The vineš since they are wide apart cannot support each other and the hrst rain that comes beats them down and they lay in the mud, the pods start to rot and half the crop is lost. To piek the pods from such planting is no pleasure. To sow thickly as we are advising you is the only profitable method. It will insure a heavy crop and the job of pieking will be an easy one.
LATĚ PEAS — These can be planted at any time from March 15th up to May lst. The method of culture is the same as given for early peas but long vined varieties like Tele- phone and others must be supported by trellis or brush. Peas do well on most any soil, but low and excessively rich ground should be avoided as on such ground the crop has a tendency to grow rank vineš but not pods.
SMOOTH AND WRINKLED VARIETIES— Seed of some sorts of peas is smooth and others wrinkled. You háve been at all times advised not to plant the wrinkled sort as early as the smooth seeded. In our experience we find that the wrinkled sorts can be planted just as early as the smooth seeded without any injury.
How to Get a Crop oř Early Peas
By cultivating intensively. Peas do not need any great deposits of manure in the ground, they gather the nourish- ment from the air (nitrogen), they leave the ground in better shape after giving a crop of pods and all you háve to do is to cultivate and again cultivate, the more the sooner you will háve pods to piek. By this method we hasten maturity of a crop from a week to 10 days.
We seli halí pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. or over at 10 lbs, rate, 25 lbs. or over at 100 lbs. rate.
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Little Marvel
DE GIORGFS MODEL PEA
BIG PODS— EXTRA EARLT — EYERBEARING
Wonderful extra early pea, ready in 50 days from dáte oř planting yielding an enor- mous crop of dark green pods. 4 inches long, fairly broad, pointed, containing 8 to & large dark green peas, tender and sweet. The vineš are short not over 18 inches. Unlike other peas MODEL can be planted for succession of crops throughout the entire season as it bears even in hot weather. From one planting you will harvest two full crops of pods. When you piek the first crop, your vineš will cover themselves again with bloom and produce another crop of pods. And under good cultivatiou MODEL produces three crops from one planting. De Giorgťs Model is the best extra early, large podded pea we know of, suire to pay you handsomely. 1 1b. 50c, prepaid ; 10 Ibs. $2.45; 25 lbs. oř over at 23 cents per lb. F. O. B.
LAXTONIAN PEA
LARGE PODS- VERV EARLY
The vineš are of sturdy, vigorous and healthy growtli, with deep g-reen leaves, grow only 16 to 18 inches high, require no supports of any kind, bear in prodigal abun- dance from top to bottom of vineš, large dark green plump pods which contain 8 to 10 delicious Peas of double the size of any other early Pea. Laxtonian has pods as large and the seeds are of such high superlative quality that they fully equal the best main crop Marrowfat variety. Hardy and vory early. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c; prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.60; 100 lbs. $23.00, not prepaid.
LITTLE MARVEL PEA
A MARVEL OF PRODUCTIVENESS
It is a great improvement over American Wonder, having larger pods which contain usually two more peas to the pod. The pods are of deep green color, a feature of great importance, filled almost to burstáng with luscious, sugary, large and better peas, frequently borne in pairs. The vineš are of uniformly even growth, averaging 15 inches in height, the pods average 3% inches in length and are square at the ends, remaining in prime condition for a week longer than those of either American Wonder or Notťs Excelsior. Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.60: 100 lbs. $23.00, not prepaid.
I)e Giorgi's Model
ALASKA PEA
Nearly identical with First of AI1. Seed round, not vvrinkled, of bluish green color. Absolutely unsurpassed in earliness. Pods are 2% to 3 inches long, filled with medium sized, beautiful bright green Peas. A first class shipper. Our Alaska Pea is early, has long pods, and is as pure as skill and patience can ínake it You can buy Alaska Peas for a lower price than we ask, but in the end you will find that it does not pay to buy the low priced seed. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $1.90; 100 lbs. $16.00.
DWARF TELEPHONE — A medium early Pea with large pods holding from 7 to 9 peas of fine quality. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.40; 100 lbs. $22.00. FIRST AND BEST — An extra early variety with vineš from 20 to 25 inches tall, pods 2% to 3 inches long and well filled with Peas of good quality. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c, prepaid. 10 Ibs. $1.90; 100 lbs. $17.00.
GRADUS — An early variety bearing on vineš 3 feet tall. handsonie pods about 4 inches long of light, green color. The pods are frequently not well filled. This is the nátuře of this pea and has nothing to do with the quality of the seed. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.20; 100 lbs. $20.00.
POTLACH OR BIG DINNER PEA
The vineš are vigorous and strong, of even growth, 20 to 24 inches in length, with luxuriant dark green foliage, bearing pods of rich green color which average 4 inches in length and are filled to bursting with 9 to 11 luscious, sugary Peas of finest tlavnr and best quality. The pods are quite broad, pointed at the ends and usually bomei in pairs. No other variety will produce more pods, and no pods could Shell out better. In season it is quite early, pod.^ 'being fit for table use in about sixty days after planting. The Potlach is a variety of great merit. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $2.20; 100 lbs. $20.00, not prepaid.
Which Pea is the Best?
There is no better Pea for quality than DE GIORGFS MODEL. LITTLE MARVEL is another good sort and you will find it far superior to varieties like American Wonder, Little Gem, Notťs Excelsior, etc. The best medium early Pea is POTLACH, and the best latě variety is CHIEFTAIN. Alaska is an extra early Pea. There is big difference in quality of Alaska Pea. There are always strains of Alaska on the market that are not worth growing and the wise mar- ket gardener should never be misled by its low price. If you believe in low priced Alaska just plant a little of our strain along with the low priced article and we are pretty sure that you will keep away from the low priced seed after seeing the big difference in size of pods and in receipts. The most profitable Peas to grow for market are Leader for the earliest crop, Laxtonian for next early and Chieftain for latě.
All of our Peas are of the highest quality, no run out strains or a mixture. It costs money to put quality into the seed and that is why our Peas cost more money.
PRICES: FOR PEAS IN LOTS OF 10, 25. AND 100 LBS., 4RE F. O. B. COUNCIL BLUFFS We seli 5 pounds at 10 pound rate, 25 pounds oř crei at 100 pounds rate.
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SOUTHERN TABLE PEAS
Southern Table Peas oř edible Cow Peas resemble bush beans in growth, requiring same culture and being prepared for the table same as beans. The dried seeds are highly prized by many, either boiled, baked or in soups. These peas produce immense quantities of pods which are much longer than those of beans, the pods are straight, round and packed with as many as 21 luscious, sugary peas, very tasty and nourishing. You’11 like these, just try them once.
EXTRA EARLT BLACK EYE— Ready in 65 days from dáte of planting, bearing a heavy crop of fine, long, straight, well-filled pods. Popular market variety because early. Pkt. 10c; V2 lb. 25c; lb. 40c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $1.90.
CREAM CROWDER — Almost as early as the preceeding va¬ riety, pods extra long, large and heavy. Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 25c; lb. 40c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $1.90.
ALDERMAN PEA
A medium early pea, heavily productive, with very large,
straight dark green pods. An excellent sort. Pkt. 10c; % lb.
20c; 1 lb. 35c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $19.00.
AMERICAN WONDER — The vineš grow only 10 inches high, yielding a fair quantity of medium siz°d pods. Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 35c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.20; 100 lbs. $18.00.
IMPROYED TELEPHONE — A latě variety with vineš grow- ing 4 feet tall, bearing immense quantities of large, heavy, dark green pods íilled with 8 to 9 sweet, tender peas. Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 35c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.10; 100 lbs. $19.00.
NOTT^ EXCELSIOR — Very early sort with vineš only about 15 inches high, bearing pods about 4 inches long and filled with 5 to 7 peas of good quality. Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.20; 100 lbs. $21.00.
SUTTON’S EXCELSIOR — An early variety, growing about 15 inches tall, bearing large quantities of exceedingly hand- some dark green, broad pods, which are averaging 3 inches long in length. Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.30; 100 lbs. $21.00.
STRATAGEM — Large podded mid-season variety. Vineš 2 feet high. Quality very good. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 35c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.20; 100 lbs. $20.00.
THOMAS LAXTON — Considered a better variety than Gradus, because the pods are darker green and blunt at the blossom end. Height 3 feet. Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.20; 100 lbs. $20.00.
SUGAR DWARF GRAY SEEDED — This variety is ušed the same as snap beans, both pod and pea being eaten. The pods are broad, and when young very sweet and tender. Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 30c, prepaid. 10 lbs. $2.20; 100 lbs. $20.00.
PEPPER HARRIS EARLIEST
Extra early and a paying sort as it ripens two weeks ahead of other peppers. The peppers are rather smáli but the bushes are covered with bright red fruit which you can harvest by lifting the bush picking it clean and rush the peppers to market at a time when the less Progressive grow- ers háve no red peppers at all. Can be planted closer together as the bushes are dwarf and compact. Bell shaped, 3% inches long, sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; lb. $5.00.
NO? YES— IT IS A FACT
that we supply highest class of seeds at a saving. In many cases onr prices are less tlian prices asked by supply houses that seli to dealers.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. or over at 10 lbs. rate, 25 lbs. or over at 100 lbs. rate.
ANAHELM CHILI — Bears an abundance of slightly pungent pep¬ pers, six inches long, about an inch thick at the stem tapering to a blunt point, very attraetive. Color brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Ví lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00.
CAYENNB LONG 1'ELI.OW — Fruit yellow, very hot. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 40c; Ví lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00.
CAYENNE LONG HED — Very pungent. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 20c; 1 oz. 30c; Ví lb. 80c; 1 lb. $2.80.
CELE SÍTI AL — An ornamental as well as useful vairiety. The uprlght
fruit is first white, gradually changing to scarlet. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 20c; Ví oz. 25c; 1 oz. 50c; Ví lb. $1.35; 1 lb. $5.00
GIANT CRIMSON — A very valuable variety as it is one of the earliest, large fruited sweet pepper. Green at first, deep crlm- son when ripe. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 25c; 1 oz. 50c; Ví lb. $1.35; 1 lb. $5.00.
LAKGE BELL OR BULL NOSE — Fruit large of bločky form, qulte hot. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 15c; 1 oz. 30c; Ví lb. 90c; 1 lb. $3.00.
C1IINESE GIANT — Very large mild fruited variety. Quite latě and a shy bearer. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 20c; Ví oz. 25c; 1 oz. 50c; Ví lb. $1.60; 1 lb. $6.00.
NEAPOLITAN — Very early and heavily productive. An upright grow¬ ing variety. Fruit green at first, scarlet when ripe. Hot. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; 1 oz. 30c; Ví lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.00.
PIMENTO OR PERFECTION — The fruits are perfectly smooth, very thick meated and verv mild. Ripens latě. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 15c; 1 oz. 30c; Ví lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.00.
RUBY KING — Early, fruit large, flesh thick and sweet. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 20c; 1 oz. 35c; Ví lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.50.
RED CHILI — Fruit smáli, pointed, bright scarlet and quite hot. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 20c; 1 oz. 35c; Ví lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.00.
SWEET ITALIAN — Same as Texas Shippear.
SWEET MOUNTAIN — Same as Large Bell or Bull Nose.
SWEET MOUNTAIN — Our Sweet Mountain Pepper is the trne vari¬ ety which is fairly hot and not sweet. Price same as for Bull Nose.
TABASCO — The hottesf of all peppers. Fruit quite smáli. Pkt. 10c; Ví oz. 20c; Ví OZ. 30c; 1 oz. 60c; Ví lb. $2.00; 1 lb. $7.00.
Pepper
Chinese
Giant
Very
large
fruited
PEPPERS
TEXAS SHIPPER — The fruits are nearly heart shaped, green at first, scarlet when ripe. Flesh sweet. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 40c; Ví lb. $1.10; 1 lb. $4.00.
We seli Ví ounce at ounce rate. Ví lbs. at pound rate.
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PEPPERS — Continued
CULTURE — 1 oz. of seed will produce about 2,000 plants.
The culture of the peppers is similar to Egg Plant. Háve the plants in hot beds 3x2 inches and in tlie field in rows 3 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. Pepper requires very rich soii in order to develop ftruit of large slze.
NEW PEPPER GOLIATH
HEAVILY PRODUCTIVE — EARLY — FRUITS LARGE
Fruits of mammoth size, averaging 5 inches in length and 3% inches in width at both ends. Fully as early as Ruby King and very productive, some plants producing as high as 32 marketable peppers. The fruit is green at fiist and later turns to a beautiíul sbade of scarlet. Flesb is thick and sweet and keeps in prime condition for a long time.
Grow Goliath Peppers For Markét
We assure you tbat there will be no time when you will bavě to také unsold peppers back home. GOLIATH PEP¬ PER will seli itself and you will not bavě enough to supply the demand. Tbat is our experience. GOLIATH PEPPER is unlike all other peppers, it is a reál wonder, it is immense. a great surprise. We grow GOLIATH PEPPER on our seed farm and many market gardeners from our city and Omaha went through our field of GOLIATH PEPPERS. Were they surprised by the sigbt? Judge yourself. One said: “This is the most wonderful and largest pepper I bavě ever seen.” Said another: “I háve never seen so many big peppers on a plant.” Says a third: “De Giorgi, you bavě a most wonder¬ ful pepper, sometbing tbat will make money for all gardeners that will plant it.”
GOLIATH PEPPER will give at least double the returns from an acre over other varieties, because it yields more than twice as heavy a crop and because it brings double the price common peppers do.
So very valuable is GOLIATH PEPPER that many of our customers who bavě been growing it before are saving tbeir own seed, as they do not want to také the chances of us having a crop failure. They know tbat if they should be unable to procure the seed of GOLIATH PEPPER it would mean a big loss to them.
All gardeners tbat háve seen our crop of Peppers for seed were surprised by the sigbt and all asked us to savé some seed for them. We showed GOLIATH PEPPERS to the owner of the largest and finest grocery store in our city. He did not believe bis eyes and when told that we grew those peppers right bere on our farm he showed signs that he did not believe us. “No,” says he, “these peppers were shipped to you from somewhere, do not telí me that peppers like that can be grown here in Iowa.” Well, we showed him our field and he now believes. We say about our GOLIATH PEPPER: At a single picking you will get from a single plant 10 or more most beautiful and largest peppers you háve ever seen. The peppers are so large that it is impossible to put more than 20 peppers in a market basket of one-third bushel ca- pacity. It beats Chinese Giant or any other pepper in size, it is sweet as an apple, thick meated and VERY EARLY. Plače your order NOW. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c; 1 oz. $1.80; % lb. $5.00.
MAGNUM DCliCE — This is the largest of all peppers, the fruits reaching a size of 7 inches long by 4 inches through. Flesli thick, nňld flavored. A latě variety. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 20c; % oz. 35c; 1 oz. 65c; % lb. $2.00.
TOMATO OR SQUASH — Early variety with tomato shaped fruit, glossy red, flesh thick, somewhat hot. Heavily productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.00.
8ZEGEDINER ROSEN — Hungarian variety, bearing large fruits of bright red color, somewhat pungent. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; 1 oz. 40c; %lb. $1.10; 1 lb. $4.00.
GOIDEN KING — This is the lairgest fruited yellow colored pep- per. Very productive and the fruits are smooth and mild in flavor, not hot. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; 1 oz. 45c; % lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.80.
LARGE RED CHERRY — Fruits are rather smáli sized, bright red when ňpe and quite hot. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 30c; 4 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. ’
GOLIATH PEPPER makes large sturdy plants and should be allowed more space than common varieties. We plant 30 inches apart each way. If in addition to giving this variety ample room to develop water in plenty be supplied, it will produce bigger peppers than shown in our illustration.
Which is the Best Pepper?
For the home gardener and for the earliest sweet peppers the EARLY NEAPOLITAN variety is the most dependable. There are better sorts than the Neapolitan but they all re- quire some experience and skill on the part of the gardener in order to be highly successful. Our GOLIATH pepper is the finest sweet pepper in existence, it is fully described un- der its heading and nothing more need be said here. For pungent or hot peppers grow ANAHEIM CHILI. A reál hot pepper and the best to use for seasoning is CAYENNE. The hottest of all is TABASCO.
Peppers require very much the same culture as To- matoes; if you are in the hábit of raising your own tomato plants add a smáli amount of Pepper seed and a few Egg Plants. All three can be treated nearly alike.
Your Goliath Pepper sold on the market better than any other pepper. H. P. L., Sewell, N. ,7.
IT IS NOT THE SEED
It is the benefit derived that counts.
Our Seeds
will benefit you. They are of the highest class — in many cases the produc-ts of our own farms.
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PARSNIP
CULTURE — 1 oz. to 100 feet of row, 6 lbs. to tlie acre.
Parsnip is very hard to germinate. To insure success sow either in the fall or very early in the spring while the ground is nioist. The seed of parsnip is very light and if it liappens that a hard crust is formed on the ground the young and feeble plants, instead of pushing through the crust run underneatli and suffocate. To overcome this difficulty use a wheel hoe in loosening the crust. Set your knives' so that they turn out. Through the cracks and crevices the young plants will make their way. Háve the rows 16 inches apart and thin to 4 inches apart in the rows, eover the seed half an inch deep and press the soil well to insure better germination. It is a good pian to sow radishes oř lettuce witli parsnip seed and thus loosen the ground ťor the weak and tender parsnip plants. Sowed together with radish, parsnip seed will come at the sante time with radish or soon after, whereas sowed alone it quite often takés a whole month before the seed shows up.
Parsnip Hollow Crown
HOLLOW CROWN — Long, srnooth, heavy
roots, tender and sweet. Our strain is a good selection. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; Ví lb. 30c ; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
PRÉMIUM PARSNIP— The roots are less than two-thirds as long as those of Hollow Crown. At the sante time it yields heavier, is easily pulled and a grand sort for stifE. clayey soils. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 30c; Vt lb. 55c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.50, prepaid.
PUMPKIN About Pumpkins
CULTURE— 1 oz. for about 15 to 30 hills, 3 to 5 lbs. per acre, depending on variety, whether sntall or large seeded.
Can be easily grown amongst corn or pota- toesL If planted by itself in hills 6 by 4 feet, give frequent but shallow cultivation until the vineš eover the ground. Rich modst soil is the best for pumpkins.
The biggest of all is the King of Mam- moths and it is the best variety to grow for exhibition purposes. Winter Queen has the most delicately flavored flesh and it is the best variety to grow for the table. Large Cheese is a sort from which you will get the most good because it is the most solid fleshed of all pumpkins, a heavy yielder of good eat- ing quality, keeps foir a long time and if you should happen to háve surplus you may store it away without fear of it spoiling or it may be sold to canndng factories or Stores.
PEANUTS
They can be grown with profit and give big crop on sandy soils in all States where eommon corn is successfully raised.
CULTURE — Shell the peanuts before plant- ing, use one and a half peck of Virginia and only one peck of Spanish Peanuts to the acre. Cover the seed about an inch deep on heavy soil and two inches deep on light sandy soil. Plant the running varieties in rows 3 feet apart and a foot apart in the rows. Cultivate as soon as the crop is planted and continue until the vineš cover the ground. Never cultivate when the peanuts start to form pods. When the nuts are fully developed is the best time to harvest. Plow the peanuts and then stack them against staltes štuek into the giround, the roots with the peanuts on them to the center and leaves outside. Weight per bu. in hulí; Virginia 22 lbs; Valencia 24 lbs; Spanish 30 lb. Pea¬ nuts resent coming in contact with manure, therefore must not be planted on freshly manured, soil.
Pumpkin, King of Giants
KING OF GIANTS— On Tich ground and given plenty of room (one plant to a hill) will reach enorinous proportions. specimens háve been grown as large as 200 lbs. Al- though very big it is of high quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25.
VALENCIA PEANUTS
The pods are close and well filled, con- taining from three to four very sweet and mild flavored nuts to each pod. The most valuable and desirable variety. By mail, post- paid; rkt. 10c; Vsi lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c. Not prepaid : Per bu., $5.25.
VIRGINIA PEANUTS
CUSHAW OR CROOKNECK— Fruit creamy white, two feet long, very meaty, heavy and of high quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.25.
CONNECTICBT FIELD— Almost round. or- ange yellow, lieavily productive. Pkt. 'Se; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. SOc : 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
LARGE CHEESE — Fiat like a cheese box. very meaty, sweet and of fine flavor and keeps well. Color buff. Fkt. 5c; oz. 10c Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c; 10 lbs. $6.75, prepaid.
SUGAR PIE — Smáli fiat fruit of the very finest flavor of all pumpkins. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00.
TENN. SWEET POTATO— Bell shaped, flesh white, quality good. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 85c.
WINTER QUEEN OR LUXURY— Of very high quality and of all pumpkins the best keeper. Of medium size. Skin yellow, dosely netted. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00.
JAPANESE PIE PUMPKIN— A liighly valu¬ able variety ripening quite early. In shape
crook-necked with dark. green skin, some-
times striped light green. The seeds are all in the blossom end. the neck being solid. The flesh is o-f the finest quality, sweet, dry and mealy. Average weight 12 lbs. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 90e.
This variety is the most generally grown for eommercial use, and makes considerably larger nuts than the Spanish. By mail, post- paid, Pkt. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c. Not prepaid: Per bu. $4.85.
CHIVES — Schnitílauch
This vegetable is a perennial plant grow- in thick tufts and isi related to the onion but never forms a bulb. The edible part is its grass-like deep green hollow leafage. The leaves are ušed for flavoring soups, serambled eggs or mixed with cottage cheese. The leaves can be eut throughout the summer till frost. Their flavor is onion like, very mild and fleasant. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. Plants per bunch, 5c.
SAGE
Salvia Offlcinalis
An annual kitchen herb much ušed for sea- soning. Sow the seed early in the spring. In the North protéct by light covering of dry straw or hay. Hardy in the South without protection. Heiglit about 15 inches. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1 lb. $5.00. at
SPANISH PEANUTS
This variety is the earliest of all peanuts and will matůre in the Northern States. The nuts are very sweet and ušed largely as a substitute for almonds. By mail, postpaid : Pkt. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45e. Not prepaid: Per bu. $6.25. _
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds oř over at 10 pound rate, 25 pounds or ověř 100 pound rate.
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RADISHES
CULTURE — 1 oz. for 100 feet of row; 12 lbs. per acre.
Sow as soon as the ground is open, on fairly rich soil to lnduce quick growth and roots of good quality. Háve the rows 12 inches apart and thin out to 2 inches apart in the row. Radishes can be grown throughout the growing season provided you háve the moisture. Whenever radishes suffer from lack of moisture or the absence of nourishment in the ground the roots will be mis-shapen and of poor color and very strong in taste. They must be brought to maturity quickly in order to be of good quality. Winter Radishes should be sown about August lst; if sown earlier they become of excessive size and are pithy.
Which Is the Best Radish
SAXA is the earliest, PERFECTION WHITE TIP the most popular. Of the long varieties, ICICLE is the most tender and least pungent. The best summer variety is WHITE STRASSBURG and the finest winter radish is CAL- IFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE.
GIAřTT BUTTER — This variety is a few days later in maturing than the earliest sorts but when it is ready you will pull Radishes which will be a reál delight to you.
PERFECTION WHITE TIP
Perfection White Tip Radish is of a very attractive ap- pearance, half of the root being of sparkling scarlet, and the lower half being pure snow-white. It is perfectly round and smooth, and very uniform in size. The quality is excellent, mild, crisp, tender and never pithy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs. $50.00, prepaid.
SPARKLER RADISH
A highly developed globe shaped, white tipped variety, of high quality and line appearance. The red and white of the root is sharply contrasting, the colors are clear and lively, making the roots very attractive. 10 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs. $50.00; 1 lb. 80c; % lb. 25c; 1 oz. 10c; Pkt. 5c, prepaid to any point in the United States.
ICICLE
Very early, being ready in 25 days from germination. The roots are long, plump, absolutely smooth and of very at¬ tractive appearance, the flesh pure white, brittle and very mild flavored. Our strain of this radish has very short and smáli tops so that it can be planted quite dosely. A first class radish for bunching. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs. $50.00, prepaid.
CRIMSON GIANT
Roots large, round to oval in shape, of vivid scarlet, the flesh white, sweet and mild. Medium early. Specimens when not planted too close grow to the size of medium sized apples, and still are most tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs. $50.00, prepaid.
Whether you grow vegetables or flowers to seli or just for your own pleasure, it will pay you to read our cultural directions and hints as to method of producing crops earlier, easier, of better quality and bigger quantity and how to over- come the difficulties with which the gardener is confronted.
GIANT BUTTER RADISH
The largest globe shaped early red radish of high qual¬ ity. Ready for market in from 4 to 5 weeks, remaining solid, crisp and sweet for a long time. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % ib. 45c; lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.00, prepaid.
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE
Very early round variety with skin bright scarlet, pure white flesh and always tender, mild and sweet. Our seed is grown from carefully selected roots of perfect shape, color and size, and will satisfy the most critical. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; !4 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs. $50.00, prepaid.
OUR
RADISH
seed is all choice stock grown from selected and trans- planted roots
VICIUS SCARLET GLOBE — A high type of globe shaped, bright scarlet, extra early radish. Crisp and mild, tops smáli good for forcing as well as for outside. Our stock is exceptionally fine and earlv. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 75c.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs, or ověř at 10 lbs. rate, 25 lbs. or over at 100 lbs. rate
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RESELECTED SAXA RADISH
Earliest on Earth
Saxa is a bright, deep red globe sbaped radish witl; smáli tops and makes well developed, full sized roots tbree weeks from the dáte of sowing. It is a fine looking radish, it tastes good, it sells good and is never pitky or hollow. Unless your market demands white tipped radiafe exclusively, this is the finest early radish for you to grow Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.50, prepaid.
ALL SEASONS RADISH
Can be sown in the spring, summer or fall, and is always sweet and solid. Matures in six weeks. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.00, prepaid.
CAilFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE — A winter radish of very attrac- tive appearance with long, large, pure white roots of excellent quality. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 29c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbsi, $6.00, prepaid.
CHARTEER OR SHEPHERD — Summer radish with long tapernig roots, dali pink for two-thirds of its length and pure white at the tip. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. SOe; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
CINCINNATI MARKET— Simila-r to long Scarlet. Remains a little longer in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 29c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
EARKIEST WHITE TURNIP — Same as White Box which see.
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE FORCING — About the earliest radish in cultdvation. Roots globular, of bright scarlet color, having a short top. Quality very high. I>kt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.50, prepaid.
EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP— Roots 5 to 6 inches long cylindrical, bright scarlet. Must be pulled as soon as ready as it is likely to become pithy if allowed to geti old. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE WHITE TIP FORCING— Pkt. 5c ; OZ. 15c; Ví lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.50, prepaid.
FRENCH BREAKFAST — An oval-shaped radish of deep scarlet, with a slight white tip. Early and of high. quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $0.00, prepaid.
GIANT WIIITE STUTTGART — An oblong white large summer and winter radish resembling a turnip. Resásts heat and is always brittle and mild. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb- 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid. _
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds or over at 10 pounds rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pounds rate.
White Strassburg Radish
A Fine Solid Summer Eadisli
Remains mild and sweet even in midsummer. It resem- bles the Icicle in shape, but its roots are larger and not as brittle as those of the Icicle. This is an advantage because the roots of the White Strassburg will not break as easily as those of the Icicle when washing. Both flesh and skin are pure snow-white. It is always very salable. Any gardener that is not growing White Strassburg is missing a good thing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
G0LDEN GLOBE — An early yellow, globe shaped sort, of high quality, resisting the summer heat quite well. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 20c; lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
LONG BLACK SPANISH — A winter variety with cylindrical roots 7 to 10 inches long, skin black, flesh white, quality good. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
LONG WHITE YIENNA — Same as Lady Finger. Roots long, white. Resists heat and being less brittle tha.n Icicle preferred by some gardeners as it does not easily break in washing and handling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
NON PLUS ULTRA — A strain of Early Scarlet Globe. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
ROSE OR SCARLET CHINA — A winter variety with bright rose colored roots about 6 inches long. Quality good. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, pre- paid.
ROSY GEM — A strain of Scarlet Globe White Tip. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
ROUND BLACK SPANISH — Large round roots, skin black, flesh white, quality good. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
WHITE TIP SPARKLER — Same as Sparkler.
W00D'S EARLY FRAME — Roots long, cylindrical of bright scarlet color, flesh white, brittle, of fine quality. Very early and suitable for forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
WHITE BOX — Nearly round and will attain a size of two inches in diameter before becoming pithy. Skin smooth, ivory white, flesh pure white, somewbat pungent, firm and crisp. Medium early but can. be pulled quite early, before fully matured. Is grown both under sasb and outdoors. Pkt 5c; oz. 10c; Ví lb. 25c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.00. pre¬ paid.
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RHUBARB
CULTUKH — 1 oz. for 100 feet of row.
Sow in rows 18 inches apart and thin to 6 inches apart in the row. The following spring set out your roots in rows 4 feet apart and 3 feet apart in the rows. Rhubarb requires very rich soil.
FORCING RHUBARB — This is very profltable. If you háve room under benches, plant the rhubarb. No attention necessary except watering. Only heavy roots full of life are suited for forcing. Dig up in the fa.ll, pile up, cover lightly with soil and allow to freeze before planí ing under the benches. Early in spring dig the roots and plant back in the field.
VICTORIA — Choice strain with heavv deep red stalks. Pkt. 5c; oz.
15c; 14 1b. 35c; 1 lb. $1.30; 10 lbs. $12.00.
RHUBARB ROOTS — Each 20c, postpaid. In lots of 25 oř over,
heavy roots/ $5.00 per 100, extra heavy roots $7.00, F. O. B.
SALSIFY
Also called Vegetable Oyster, forms long, white somewliat mealy roots which are ušed the same as carrots or parsnips. Breaded and fried in butter it resembles Oysters in taste. Scorzonera or Black Salisfy has even finer ílavor than common Salsify and the roots are larger. The roots of both may be left in the ground over winter and ušed in the spring when fresh vegetables are hard to obtain.
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND
The roots are long, smooth, white in color, of unifom growth, the tops are grassy. Of excellent quality and deli- cate in flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz 20c; 14 lb. 551c; 1 lb. $1.90.
SCORZONERA
Considered by many better than white salsify. It has a flesh tap-root resembling that of salsify in size and flavor and distinguished from it by the black color of the skin. Very hardy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.60.
SORREL LARGE LEAVED FRENCH
The best garden variety, much ušed in France, with large pále green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1 lb. $1.60,
SPINÁCH
Spinách seed in lots of 25 lbs. and over is not prepaid.
CULTURE — 1 oz. for 100 ft. of row, 12 lbs. per acre, 15 lbs. to the acre if broadcasted.
Plant latě in fall or early in spring as soon as the ground is open. Fall plantings should be protected over winter by covering with straw after the ground freezes up. Háve the rows foot apart and do not thin at all. When the plants reach a height of from 3 to 6 inches, according to the re- quirements of the market, také a sharp hoe and shave the spinách off the ground. 15 lbs. of fresh spinách is a bushel. Early spinách is a highly profltable crop and very easily raised and handled.
Which Spinách is the Best?
The best and most bulky variety is the FILL BASKET. NEW ZEALAND is a variety gaining fast in favor. It is not easy to seli at flrst, but the buyers soon find out that it has not the dirt like common spinách, is just as good to eat and your spinách will be in demand. Grow it on heavily manured ground as it is a rank grower. Even if out iclean to the ground will send out many new shoots and can be cut again till frost.
A superior way to prepare spinách is as follows: “Boil it, drain it, chop it, put in shallow pan over a slow fire till it gets nearly dry, add butter and a clove or two of ground garlic, stir and serve.” Prepared in this way it is a reál delicacy.
BLOOMSDALE SPINÁCH
Is ready to cut from 7 to 10 days earlier than most other sorts. The leaves are thick twisted and crumpled, giving them, when ready to ship, an elasticity, adapting them for transportation to long distances and at the same time giving the crop large measuring qualities. What we offer is the genuine true Bloomsdale. 100 lbs. $19.00, not prepaid; 10 lbs. $2.60; 1 lb. 40c; 14 lb. 15c; 1 oz. 10c; pkt. 5lc, prepaid.
SPINÁCH KING OF DENMARK
A vigorous grower with large, fleshy, crumpled very dark green leaves. Will remain in prime condition a week to 10 days after other varieties háve gone to seed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 15c; 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $2.60, prepaid. Not prepaid: 100 lbs. $20.00.
GIANT FILL BASKET SPINÁCH
Early and Yery Large
A grand new Spinách, producing plants often measuring 25 inches across, and having a quantity of thick, succulent leaves in the center resembling a half developed head of let- tuce. The leaves are of dark glossy green color, notably thick in textuře, moderately crumpled. It cooks very tender, is of excellent flavor and certainly the finest variety of Spinách to dáte. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $2.60, prepaid; 100 lbs. $19.00, not prepaid.
LONG STANDING BLOOMSDALE
A new creation by a noted Dutch hybridizer producing plant heavily crumpled, extraordinarily fleshy, large of most beautiful appearance and almost 100% true to type. In his work the breeder and seed grower started down with a single plant. His work further was to keep down the number of male plants to a minimum thus imparting to the variety a female hábit of growth. That is the secret explaining why the crop will stand fully 10 days longer over the old type before going to seed: We offer new crop seed grown for us by the orig- inator of this variety. Lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $2.30. prepaid; 25 lbs. or over at the rate of $19.00 per 100 lbs. F. O. B.
OTHER SPINÁCH VARIETIES
THICK LEAF— Early and large, YIROFLAY, NORFOLK, YIC-
TORIA, MAMMOTH ITALIAN, any variety: Pkt. 5c; oz.
10c; 14 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $2.60, prepaid. In lots of
25 lbs. or over at 19 cents per lb., not prepaid.
There Are Two Kinds of Spinách Seed
Good and bad. We háve the good seed. We ušed to grow our own seed, and we did our best to produce seed of high quality. This we could not do as the climatic conditions were too much against us. We tried seed from other growers; people with reputation for quality, but the results did not satlsfy us. Finally we tested seed from a cetrain grower in Europe, (to whom our attention was called by a friend Mar¬ ket Gardener, who knew this grower in Europe). We tested this seed for several seasons. It proved to be the most uni- form, heaviest and hardiest kind that we ever run across. Since we know this, all our Bloomsdale, Fill Basket, Viroflay and other varieties except New Zealand, is seed grown by this particular grower. The seed is produced on the growers own lands, under his supervision, and it is raised in a climate ex- ceptionally favorable for the development of perfect seed, and it is the best seed money can buy.
Because we handle very large quantities, we are in posi- tion to offer at very attractive prices.
SWISS CHARD OR BEET SPINÁCH
Pkt. oz. 14 lb. lb. 10 lb. Lucullus . 05 .10 .30 .90 $8.00
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. or orer at 10 lbs. rate, 25 lbs. or over at 100 lbs. rate
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SQUASH
Mammoth White Bush
White Patty Pan. A productive bush variety, fruit rounded, creamy white, scalloped about 10 inches in diameter.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20, prepaid.
SQUASH — Summer Varieties
ENGLISH YEGETABLE MARROW — Large, white oblong fruit, striped light green. A most delicious vegetable. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20, prepaid. FORDHOOK — Fruit oblong, about 10 inches long, nearly smooth of yellowish color. Quality very high. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00, prepaid.
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK — Fruit rich yellow, thickly warted. Of dwarf bush hábit, heavily productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20, prepaid.
ITALIAN COCOZELLA — Fruit oblong, dark green at first and marbled with light green when ripe. Quality excellent; a reál delicacy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20.
.AREY YELLOW BUSH — Like Mammoth Bush but the fruits are yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20.
IARLY SUMMER CROOKNECK — A week earlier but not as big as Giant Summer Crookneck, exceedingly proliflc. A fine and very popular variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb.
HUBBARD
Highly bred strain, fruit large and heavy rough skinned, dark green, flesh orange, fine grained, rich and dry. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; lb. $1.20, prepaid.
cocozeua SQUASH— Winter Varieties
DELICIOUS — This squash varies somewhat in color and form, usually oval shaped with green smooth skin. Quality very high. Early. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14, lb~ 35c; 1 lb. $1.20, prepaid.
DES MOINES TABLE QUEEN — Dark green fruit, weighing about a pound each, ribbed somewhat like a muskmelon, with flesh sweet as a good cake. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 20c- V* lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.50.
GOLDEN HUBBARD — Same as Hubbard, skin reddish yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20, prepaid.
HUBBARD— True strain. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20, prepaid.
MAMMOTH CHILI — Fruit block shaped, smooth, of yellow color. Háve been known to weigh over 200 Ibs. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20, prepaid.
MAMMOTH W HALE — Pear shaped fruit of dark olivě green, frequently weighing 100 lbs. each, Quality good. Pkt 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00, prepa.u.
SQUASHES
CULTURE— 1 oz. for 20 to 40 hills, 4 to 6 lbs. to one acre, depending on the variety whether smáli or large seeded.
Squash does best on heavy well manured and moist soil. Plant about May lOth, as the later plantings are subject to be attacked by the striped beetle. Plant the bush varieties in hills 3 by 4 feet, dropping 5 seeds in each hill. The winter varieties, like Hubbard, require more room and the hills should be 8 by 6 feet. Cultivate often but shallow.
Squash Hubbard
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SQUASH.
CHICAGO WARTED
EXTRA EARLY WHITE BUSH
Two weeks earlier than Mammoth White Bush, fruit smaller but well filled out, smooth, containing nearly double the amount of flesh. Very productive and a well paying sort on account of itsi earliness and very high quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.20, prepaid.
About Squash Varieties
Squash is divided into two broad classes, summer squash or those prepared (as a rule) by slicing, rolling in flour, cracker crumbs, ground parched sweet corn, ete.; and winter squash, which is cut or broken into moderate sized pieces and baked in the oven or made into pies.
If you want a reál treat in Summer Squash try COCO¬ ZELLA. It is in its prime when about 8 inches long. At this stage they are very tender and sweet and háve no hard rind. If prepared like Egg Plant you’ll find a dish you’ll truly like; it is good all through, tender and pleasant with positively no bitter taste. The finest flavored and best squash for baking and pies is DELICIOUS; for storing for winter the old stand- by, HUBBARD, has no superior. MAMMOTH CHILI is of large size and wherever this feature is particularly desirable it is the sort to plant.
Spinách New Zealand
New Zealand Spinách
Unlike true Spinách in type and in that it thrives during hot weather. The tender leaves are of fine quality and may be cut throughout the summer. Plant three or four seeds in hills two feet apart each way. The seed is rather hard to germinate and should be soaked in wr rm water for 24 hours before sowing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c; 10 lbs. $6.00, prepaid.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 lbs. or over at 10 lbs. rate, 25 lbs. or over at 100 lbs. rate
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GREATER BALTIMORE TOMATO
YERY LARGE AND HEAVY BETTER THAN STONE IMMENSELY PRODUCTIYE
The best red colored main crop variety, as well as for canning purposes. It is very meaty and fleshy, and consequently
heavy. It ships better than most of tbe old sorts, ripens 10 days ahead of Stone and yields much more than Stone. It re- sists blight and other diseases better than any otber variety. All gardeners and truckers are well aware of the fact tbat as soon as tbe Stone reacbes the market, the early Tomatoes like Earliana and otbers, at once become back numbers. Now judge for yourself, the value of this Tomato whicb ripens as early as Chalk’s Jewel and is of even better quality than Stone. Greater Baltimore means quicker sales and better prices, and a loss of money to tbose who will not plant it. The Perdue University Agricultural Experiment Station, at Lafayette, Indiana, undertook Tomato investigation and publisbed tbe re- sults in Bulletin No. 165, Vol. XVI, April, 1913. Extracts from that bulletin are as follows:
The average calculated yields for threr years for 11 varieties shows ‘Greater Baltimore’ ranking Hrst with a yield of 16.26 tons per acre against Stone 13.38 tons per acre.
‘IConsidering yield and quality, the 11 varieties tested will rank as follows as a field crop for canning: First, ‘Greater Bal¬ timore.’
“Picking season from July 25th to October lst, the ‘Greater Bal¬ timore’ yielded nearly 22 tons per acre.
“The ‘Greater Baltimore’ which has been gaining in popularity with the Canning Trade during the past two vears, begins bearing 12 to 16 days earlier than Stone, when both are sown and handled in a similar mianner tliroughout the season.
PONDEROSA— Enormous scarlet fruit. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.50; 10 lbs. $43.00.
RED ROCK — Fine medium early scarlet fruited variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. 95c; 1 lb. $3.30; 10 lbs. $32.00.
RED CHERRY, RED PEACH, RED PLUM, RED PEAR, RED CURRANT, YELLOW CHERRY, YELLOW PEACH, YEL- LOW PLTÍM, YELLOW PEAR — Any of the above: Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.50.
YELLOW HUSE OR GROUND CHERRY— Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.
“It will also be seen that ‘Glreater Baltimore’ is as early a bearer as Cbalk's Early Jewel, which is considered an early sort.
“It is largely the earliness and the uniformity with which the plants bear a large number of large, smooth fruit throughout the ripening season that makes the ‘Greater Baltimore’ superior to the Stone which has been the Standard canning variety for mainy years.
“The average dáte of first ripening for the ‘Greater Baltimore’ variety was 120 days from the sowing of the seed in the hot beds and 65 days from the tlme the young plants were set in the field.”
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; ti lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.50, prepaid.
TRUCKER’S FAVORITE— Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; % lb. 85c; 1 lb.
$3.60; 10 lbs. $28.50, prepaid.
McGEE TOMATO — Genuine Variety
As early as any known variety with the peculiar hábit of bearing both purple as well as red fruits on the same plant.
Tbe purple fruits resemble tbe well known June pink vari¬ ety, tbe red fruits resemble those of Earliana. Claims are made that McGee will yield 1,200 busbels of fruit to the acre. It is a popular variety in the Southwest and shipped to North¬ ern markets. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 85c; lb. $3.00, prepaid.
We seli Yz ounces at ounce rate, % pounds at pound rate.
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TOMATOES
CULTURE— 1 ounce will produce about 3,000 plants, 4 ounces for one acre.
Sow in hot beds about March lst, in rows 3 inches apart, transplant wbeu 2 inches high in cold frames. When plants are about 6 inches high set into the fleld, the early varieties in rows 4 feet apart and 3 feet in the rows and the latě varieties, such as Stone or Greater Baltimore, 5 feet apart and 4 feet apart in the rows.
In the North ít is advisable t > tie plants to poles or trellis and prune the vineš to some extent, so as to allow all light possible and hasten the crop to maturity. Tomatoes tied to stakes can bei as close as two feet apart each way. The best tomato to raise in the far North is our Crackerjack.
Tomatoes will give a heavy crop on any fairly good soil with the exception of Bonny Best, which variety requires rich soil in order to produce fruit of good size. Plant Bonny Best on a piece of ground that has been heavily manured the previous year. On freshly manured ground all varieties of tomatoes make a heavy growth of vineš, but the ripening of fruit is retarded. Never plant tomatoes after potatoes as bugs are sure to appear and damage the crop.
Dwarf Perfeetion
DWARF PERFECTION TOMATO
This Tomato is a reál surprise and we predict that as soon as its many splendid qualities become known it will také the plače of the majority of the now popular varieties. The vineš are dwarf, never growing taller than three feet, rapid growing with vigorous and heavy stalks standing up well until the vine 'is loaded with fruit that it is pulled down. It is a distinct variety and belongs to the potato leaved class of tomatoes. The fruit is of bright searlet red color, ab- solutely smooth, nearly globe shape, very uniform in size, very meaty and of excellent quality. It has a tough skin and ripens to the stem. Dwarf Perfeetion will stand shipping better than any other variety. In season, it is only a few days later than the hrst early sorts. It begins blooming when only six and seven inches high and sets its fruit from the first blooms. The fruit is produced in clusters of from four to five tomatoes. Our New Dwarf Perfeetion Tomato is the most profitable variety for market gardeners and canners, and as a shipper, it has no equal. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 2 oz. 75c; U 1b. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.00; 10 lbs. $38.00, prepaid.
TOMATO WAYHEAD
A new variety with potato leaved foliage, bearing large, solid, bright red fruits. Extremely early. Try Wayahead. You will be among the first on the market, especially so if you will put a handful of potash in each hill. Wayahead has one serious fault. Haif of its fruit is mishapen, rough and wrinkled and unfit for sále. But it is a heavy cropper and most growers say that it pays to grow Wayahead even when half of the fruit cannot be marketed. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c.
BONNY BEST TOMATO
Only a few days later than Earliana, medium in size, smooth, almost round, bright searlet, ripening close up to the stem. Suitable for forcing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. 75c; lb. $2.80; 10 lbs. $25.00, prepaid.
TOMATO — Chalk’s Early Je well
Selected stock. Extra early, fruit larger in size than Bonny Best, very smooth, solid, bright red in color, produced throughout the season. Of highest quality, heavily productive even on light, sandy and rather poor soils. Holds up in size longer than most sorts. Hard to beat for a crop to fol- low Earliana. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. 75c; lb. $2.80; 10 lbs. $25.00, prepaid.
ACME — Second early, fruit large, pink. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c;
li lb. 95c; 1 lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $33.00, prepaid.
APPOLLO — Extra early, large, smooth, color bright searlet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; H lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $4.00; 10 lbs. $38.00 prepaid.
BEAUTY — Second early, fruit large, pink. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c;
H lb. 95c; 1 lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $33.00, prepaid.
DUKE OF YOBK — Latě, pink colored variety, heavily pro¬ ductive and highly blight resistant. The fruit is large, smooth, almost round and quite solid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 85c; lb. $3.00.
DWABF CHAMPION — Large fruit, purplish. Pkt. 10c; oz.
30c; H lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.40, prepaid.
DWABF STONE — Large fruit, heavy, solid, searlet, very gnod sort Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; H lb. 95c; 1 lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $33.50, prepaid.
EABLIANA — Large fruit, searlet, extra early. Pkt. 10c; oz.
30c; H lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.00; 10 lbs. $28.50, prepaid. EABLIANA LANGDON’S — The best of all strains of Earliana. Seed grown in New Jersey by one of our private growers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; % lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $5.50; 10 lbs. $5(3.00, prepaid.
ESSEX HYBBED — Large pink fruit, second early. Pkt. 10c;
oz. 30c; H lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.80; 10 lbs. $27.00, prepaid. GOLDEN QUEEN — Fine large fruited sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c;
H lb. 95c; 1 lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $33.50, prepaid. OIPEBLAL — Large, early, purple variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c;
li lb. 95c; 1 lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $33.50, prepaid. IMPBOYED STONE — Latě, fruited large, searlet, solid, meaty, productive in a word, an excellent sort in every way. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.00; 10 lbs. $28.00, prepaid. JOHN BAEB — Extra early, searlet fruit of medium size. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; H lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $33.50, pre¬ paid.
JUNE PINK — Extra early, fruit large pinkish. Pkt. 10c; oz.
30c; H lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.50, prepaid.
KANSAS STAND ABD — True stock. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; *4 lb.
$1.00; 1 lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $33.50, prepaid. LIYINGSTONE’S GLOBE — Second early, fruit globe shaped rose pink. True stock. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $4.00; 10 lbs. $33.00, prepaid.
MATCHLESS — Latě sort, fruit large, solid, searlet. Pkt. 10c;
oz. 30c; H lb. 85c; 1 lb. $3.00; 10 lbs. $28.50, prepaid. GAEDEN HUCKLEBEBBY — Produces smáli round dark blue fruit in great numbers which makes delicious preserves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c.
TOMATO 100%
Large Wilt-Resistant Red — Early, Smooth, Solid
An extra good new variety equally suitable for outside as well as for forcing. Absolutely wilt resistant in fact 100% so. Proved immune to wilt in the field and under glass pro¬ duced a splendid crop on clean vineš free from wilt in a greenhouse that the year before was full of wilt. Shaped like Bonny Best of larger size, more solid, deep dark red, most attractive in appearance. The vineš are of vigorous growth yet without excessive foliage, bearing heavily in clusters of 3 to 5 fruits of uniform size, almost free from culls. For years to come 100% will be the leading early variety. Itjbas attractive color, size, earliness high in quality and can be marketed in competition with any other tomato at all seasons early or latě. Unfortunately our supply of seed is very limited. Pkt. 35c; 1-8 oz. $1.00
We seli 34 ounces at ounce rate, 34 pounds at pound rata.
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TOMATO CRACKERJACK
A Great Variety For Greenhouse Forcing
Crackerjack produces ten times as many fruits as other varieties and under glass will make more money for you than any other crop. The fruit is solid, smooth, globe shaped, bright red and there is no waste, every tomato is salable. Medium in size, just right as the grocers of our city put it. It takés 3 to 5 Crackerjacks to a pound, for this reason grocers prefer Crackerjack over the big sized tomatoes which are so hard to weigh unless cut in pieces. Nobody wants cut tomatoes, Crackerjack weighing without cutting is the sort desired. Crackerjack is a strongly šelf pollenizing variety, every bloom is sure fruit which is produced in bunches of 5 to 10 every 6 inches of plant growth. Once it starts to turn in color it ripens quickly and evenly to the core. Crackerjack will yield bigger sized fruit if grown 10 degrees cooler than is required for other tomatoes. (Night tempera- ture of 55 deg.)
One of our customers writes: I háve been growing Crackerjack Tomato for the past four years with splendid results, getting cn the whole about 80% of what we term 48 lbs. pack, that is that many
TOMATO — Ideál Forcing
New. Fruits slightly larger in size than Crackerjack, vineš shorter, slightly darker red in color with very tough skin therefore a good shipper. Do not hesitate to try as Ideál is worthy of its name and if you prefer slightly larger toma¬ toes than our Crackerjack, Ideál may prove just the variety. Ideál is just as prqductive as Crackerjack. Pkt. 50c; % oz. $1.50.
tomatoes to a 10 pound box, which brings the highest price in our markets, especially when tomatoes retail for 40 or 50 cents per lb. We háve grown tomatoes for the past 20 years — Comet and Sutton’s Best— but Crackerjack skins either kind. Another grower says: I grew Crackerjack in my greenhouses and in a single season made enough money to enable me to make a trip to Europe. Price: Pkt. 25c; 14 oz. 45c; 1 oz. $1.50.
NEW TOMATO MARGLOBE
Iutroduced by the U. S. Dept. of Agricul- ture under the supervision of Dr. F. J. Prit- chard from whom we received stock seed. We grew a crop of Marglobe and saved the seed from the choioest fruits of the first setting to insure top notch quality. Marglobe is a mast- erpiece and we could write a long line of praise but will not do so, be- cause Marglobe although a new variety is already fam- ous. There is not an up to dáte gardener that has not either read or heard about it. You simply must grow Mar¬ globe and it is important to you to know that we háve a high class seed. Description: Globe shaped, smooth, very large, averaging half a pound per fruit, bright red, and all meat. When you cut a Mar¬ globe it is like cutting an ap- ple, it is that solid. Almost coreless, ripens its fruit well around the stem, of fine flavor. Skin thick almost as early as . _ Bonny Best with a longer
picking season. Highly resistant to fusarium, nail head růst and puffiness of fruit. Also to a degree resistant to early blight, leaf mold and septoria leaf spot. Valuable for forcing when a big tomato is wanted. Marglobe is a variety in a class by itself that Will make a back number out of many a good and popular variety as there is no tomato that can anywhere near compare with it in quality. We offer seed from our own growing saved from the choicest set fruit Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 30c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00.
TOMATO MAKGLOBE— STANDAKD STOCK— Pkt 10c oz 50c; lb. $5.00.
LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE
Early, distinctly globe shaped, smooth, firm-fleshed, of
TOMATO— Gulf State
glossy rose color, tinged with purple and without the slightest
In a field of Livingston’s Globe every vine was killed but one. From this one vine originated Gulf State Markét. This happened at Crystal Springs. Miss. where tomatoes are grown on an immense scale. Gulf State is a blight proof Living- ston’s Globe. We offer seed grown by ourselves from orig- inator’s stock seed. Pkt: 10c; oz. 50c; 1 lb. $5.00, prepaid.
tinge of yellow at any stage of ripening. The plants are short jointed, fruit in clusters of 3 to 7, making it an extra heavy producer. Hard to beat as a keeper and when picked quite green will ripen perfectly enroute to market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 14 lb. $1.10; 1 lb. $4.00; 10 lbs. $38.00, prepaid.
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ENTRODUCEVG
TOMATO
Reselected Redhead
My name is Redhead — Reselected. 1 háve produced to- matoes in the open field as early as the most able greenhouse growers located in. the Middle West were able to do.
I produce large smooth nearly globular, deep red to- matoes and I stay on the job to the end of the season. When my fruit is cut open I am all red inside, firm and solid.
A few years ago Mr. Victor Sommer, a successful garden- er in one of the large cities of the Middle 'West, planted me for the first time. I did not look exactly right to him, my vineš, while producing early, days ahead of any other tomato, did not produce enough early in the season. I also lacked size. Mr. Sommer knew that I would be all right if improved upon. He got busy. After four years of intelligent seleeting I was able to produce a big crop for him, one that created much talk and comment amongst the growers in town and this 10 days ,ahead of all other varieties planted in the open.
For quite a few days my fruit was fetching $4.00 a market basket and a good price afterwards to the close of the season. One sunny day Mr. Victor Neilson, manager of the De Giorgi seed farms, walked into Mr. Sommer’s garden and there he saw me tied to stakes and well taken care of in the way of cultivation. He liked me so much that he induced Mr. Som¬ mer to let loose of some of my seed. Thanks to Mrs. Som- iner’s ability and generosity, we are able to offer this extra- ordinary tomato to our customers and friends and as we only háve a smáli quantity, we cannot seli more than up to 1 oz. to a party. The .price of the seed is high, it must necessarily be. To give all a chance to try practically without expense, we will seli a packet containing about 50 seeds for 10 cents. This for the benefit of those that want to be shown is Mis- souri or elsewhere. As long as our supply will last we will seli: Pkt. 10c; V2 oz. 30c; oz. 60c; !4 1b. $1.50.
We give great care to our Tomato Seed cultures and our strains are of exceptionally high quality. Of some va¬ rieties we háve smáli quantity of seed from extra select fruits and will quote prices and name varieties upon request.
EARLY DETROIT
FUTE EARLY PEŠTÍ TOMATO
Fruits very smooth, uniform in size, nearly globe shaped, firm-fleshed, never cracks or blisters, of rich pink purple color. The vineš are free from blight, of vigorous growth. very heavily productive, yielding in the aggregate more mar- ketable tomatoes than the popular Beauty, which variety it most dosely resembles. In season it is early, although not the earliest ripening at the same time as Globe. It is a leader in pink tomatoes. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 40c; % lb. $1.15; 1 lb. $4.00; 10 Ibs. $38.00, prepaid.
About Tomatoes
If you grow for market you cannot do without Redhead. It produces more tomatoes than any other early variety and is a first class variety for forcing.
If you will grow one variety only, 100% is the sort to grow. It is- early, of good quality and bears till frost.
Next to consider in early varieties are Apollo, Marvelosa and Wayahead. Try them all. While one of them may not come up to the mark another may prove just the variety; it all depends on what your soil is and on other circumstances. And you will be taking no chances as these varieties are all good enough to pay for the space and care you will give them. Those partial to globe shaped tomatoes should try Liv- ingston’s Globe. Gulf State Market and Marglobe. Marglobe is an unbeatable variety only it is not early.
Greater Baltimore is a valuable main crop variety, be- cause it is the heaviest producer, setting fruit when eondi- tions are so poor that blooms of other varieties drop. Some growers object to Greater Baltimore because its fruit is not thick enough, but great stress should not be laid on it. In sections where tomato production is on the largest scale Greater Baltimore is more popular than the time honored Stone because it never fails and has an exceptionally fine color.
DWARF PERFECTION — Any market gardener that ships Tomatoes and does not grow Dwarf Perfection, is not mak- ing the money he would if he ušed Dwarf Perfection for that purpose. Read the description. There is not a word of ex- aggeration in it. PONDEROSA is the biggest tomato grown, yet it is about the last variety to be recommended because the vineš are such rampant growers that one single vine takés four times the space most other tomatoes do and it is a very shy bearer. Greater Baltimore will yield ten times as large bulk. of fruit on less ground than that occupied by a single vine of Ponderosa. Grow Ponderosa only in čase your object is to grow fruit of enormous size for exhibition purposes, but if you expect a bountiful crop, Ponderosa will never produce it for you.
Government bulletin No. 642, Tomato Growing in the South and No. 1431, Greenhouse Tomatoes may be had on re¬ quest to the Dept. of Agriculture, Washinton, D. C.
TOMATO PURPLE HUSE
An excellent variety for pickling and preserving. The fruit has the dimensions of medium sized peach, measuring about 2 inches in diameter. The flesh is green, the skin purple and when made into preserves has the appearance of purple colored plums. Very heavily productive and easy to raise. 1 oz. 50c; % oz. 25c; pkt. 10c.
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Turnip Purple Top White Globe
TURNIPS AND RUTABAGA
CULTURE— One-half ounce for 100 feet of row, one and a quarter pounds per acre. If sown broadcast use two pounds to the acre.
For best results and highest prices sow as soon as the ground is open. Drill into rows foot apart and thin to 4 inches apart in rows. Frequent cultivation warms up the ground and hastens the crop to maturity. For generál crop turnips can be sown at any time until the latter part of August.
RUTABAGA should be planted 18 inches between the rows and thinned out to 6 inches in the row. Requires long- er season to mature than is the čase with common turnips.
The most desirable early turnip to grow is SNOWBALL. It is large and of the highest quality. The best latě Turnip is PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE.
RUTABAGA. The most popular and the best variety is AMERICAN PURPLE TOP.
PUEPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE — Standard quality. Commer- cial grade of seed such as is being sold by hardware dealers and others that handle seeds as a sideline. Lb. 45c; 10 Ibs. $3.50, prepaid.
VARIETTES OP TURNIP
AH Prepaid |
OZ. |
14 lb. |
lb. |
COW HORN . |
. $0.05 |
$0.10 |
$0.35 |
EARLY FLAT DUTCH . |
. 05 |
.10 |
.35 |
GOLDEN BALL . |
. 05 |
.10 |
.35 |
SEVEN TOP . |
. 05 |
.10 |
.35 |
POMERANEAN GLOBE . |
. 05 |
.10 |
.35 |
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. |
. 05 |
.10 |
.35 |
PUEPLE TOP WHITE MILAN- 15c; lb. 50c, prepaid. |
—Extra early. |
Oz. 5c |
; 14 lb. |
WHITE MILÁ Y — Extra early. |
Oz. 5c; 14 lb. |
15c; |
lb.- 50c, |
prepaid.
WHITE EGG — Oz. 5c; 14 lb. 10c; lb. 35c, prepaid.
VARIETIES OF RUTABAGA
AU Prepaid |
OZ. |
14 lb. |
lb. |
10 lbs. |
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP . |
.$0.05 |
$0.15 |
$0.60 |
$5.50 |
MONARCH or ELEPHANT . . |
, . .05 |
.15 |
.60 |
5.50 |
WHITE RUSSIAN . |
, . .05 |
.15 |
.60 |
5.50 |
Our Seeds are True to Name
Of the Highest Quality — Fresh and Strongly Germinating
You can not buy better seeds anywhere, no matter what price you pay.
We seli half pounds at pound rate, 5 pounds or ověř at 10 pound rate, 25 pounds or over at 100 pound rate.
TURNIP— PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE
We háve a very select strain of this variety. Our seed produces turnips that are well formed, of globe shape, the upper part of the turnip being rich, bright purple, and the lower part almost snow white. There are hardly any smáli side roots. The flesh of this turnip is solid, pure and SWEET, even when the turnips are of large size and rather overgrown. There is a big difference in quality especially in the appear- ance of our turnip and some strains of which the roots are of poor shape and the purple part of the roots rather dirty looking and unattractive. You can buy seed of P. T. White Globe turnip for less money elsewhere and we know it. Do you know that we are making less profit on this higher priced seed than we would selling the regular lower priced seed? If you will try some of this turnip you will find when your turnips will be ready to pull that you did not overpay the seed in the least. By mail, postpaid: Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, prepaid.
Turnip Snowball
TURNIP— SNOWBALL
Extra Early — Extra Good
The roots are a perfect globe, snow white in and outside, highly attractive when bunched, the flesh is solid, sweet, tender and perfectly delicious whether eaten raw like an apple oř cooked. In this country Snowball Turnip is not as well known as it should be. In Europe Snowball is the most popular variety and regarded as the very best early sort which it undoubtedly is. Besides being a very fine variety for early sowing it cannot be beat for latě sowing in the South for a crop of greens. Snowball Turnip will make a splendid crop of tops sown as latě as early September when sowing Seven Top variety is out of the question. Snowball will make an abundance of tops weeks ahead of Seven Top and has proven a highly paying crop for this purpose. We háve many customers that sow Snowball for an early crop in the spring and for a latě crop in the fall: they always did make good money and we say that if more of our customers will plant Snowball, that they will make more money out of their gardens. As in everything, there is a difference in the quality of seed. The best variety if grown from poorly selected seed is worthless or nearly so and so we say, get your seed from us. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $5.50, postpaid.
THYME — Dymian Timo o Pepolino
A hardy perennial kitchen herb, once planted lasts for years. The dried leaves háve a very pleasant scent. Height 8 inches. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
How to Use Cotton Seed Meal
Cotton seed meal is a powerful and quick acting fertilizer. It gives the young plants quite a start if about 300 lbs. per acre is ušed, the meal placed in furrows, the furrows dosed up with dirt and the plants set right above the meal in the ground. If ušed as fertilizer for sweet potatoes the plants can be set right on top of the meal. It will not hurt them if the roots will come in direct contact with the meal.
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HARDY NORTHERN ALFALFA
All interested in Alfalfa growing should write to tlie Secretary of Agrieulture Department, Washington, D. C., for bulletin on Alfalfa cul- ture ; it will cost nothing but the asking. The seed we offer is all raised in the nortb, absolutely free from obnoxious weeds, containing none but fully matured seeds of the higbest possible vitaliy. Price, by mail post- paid, 1 lb. 35c. Write for Prices.
Field Seed Prices — For Large Quantities
Prices for clover, alfalfa and all field seeds change from day to day. Before you buy, write us, stating how large a quantity of field seeds you are in the market for and we will quote you latest and lowest market price by return mail.
ALFALFA
AND
CLOVER
SEEDS
Grass and Clover seeds are sold in the trade by sample and each sort is divided into 3 to 5 grades. Low price goes with the low grade, containing weeds and dead seeds. We do not believe in selling weeds, therefore we handle only the best grade of seeds.
ALFALFA GRJMM — Claimed to be the hardiest and most productive of alfalfa varieties. 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50. Weight per bu. 60 lbs.
ALSYKE — For wet, cold or stiff soils. 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50; weight per bu. 60 lbs.
RED CLOVER — Pure and highly germinating seed. 1 lb. 50c;
10 lbs. $3.50; weight per bu. 60 lbs.
MAMMOTH RED CLOVER— 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $3.75; weight per bu. 60 lbs.
SWEET CLOVER — (White Blooming). Choiced hulled seed.
1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $1.25; weight per bu. 60 lbs.
WHITE CLOVER— Extra recleaned seed. 1 lb. 75c- 10 lbs. $6.00; weight per bu. 60 lbs.
About Prices — Write us and ask for the latest market prices, especially when in the market for large quantities.
CANADA BLUE GRASS — Valuable for permanent dairy pas- tures. 1 lb. 45c; 10 lb. $2.80; weight per bu. 14 lbs.
CREEPING BENT GRASS — The ideál grass for lawns, also of considerable value for permanent pastures. 1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.75; weight per bu. 20 lbs.
ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RVE GRASS— Good for both pasture and meadows. Of very rapid growth. 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $1.90; weight per bu. 14 lbs.
ITALIAN RYE GRASS — This is a remarkably rapid grower, exceedingly productive. May be cut 4 or 5 weeks after sowing and every six weeks after until frost. 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $1.90; weight per bu. 18 lbs.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS — Extra fancy seed. 1 lb. 55c; 10 lbs. $4.75; weight per bu. 14 lbs.
MEADOW FESCUE — Also called English Blue Grass. A val¬ uable pasture grass. 1 lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $2.20; weight per bu. 22 lbs.
ORCHARD GRASS— A most excellent grass for either pas¬ ture or hay. 1 lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $2.50; weight per bu. 14 lbs.
RED OR CREEPING FESCUE — Valuable in lawns; thrives on the poorest soils. 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $3.80; weight per bu. 14 lbs.
RED TOP GRASS — Fine for either hay or pasture, thrives on nearly all kinds of soils and in all climates. It reaches the highest perfection on moist soils. Extra fancy solid seed. 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $2.60; weight per bu. 32 lbs.
Prices quoted per pound are by mail postpaid. Prices for 10 lbs., bu., and 100 lbs. are not prepaid.
AWřCLESS BROME GRASS — (Bromus Inermis). A hardy per- ennial standing extremes of heat and drought. Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. 1 lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $2.60; weight per bu, 14 lbs.
TIMOTHY — Choice, clean, bright seed. 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $1.10; weight per bu. 45 lbs.
MONEY AHEAD
you will be, if you’ll fence off a part of your so-called pas¬ ture and seed it down, using our permanent grass and clover mixture. (We mean an average pasture where weeds are thick and grass in the spring only). You will háve a reál pasture with grass from spring till frost. If you’11 decide to try do so only if you can keep the stock out of the newly seeded ground, till the grass is well established, from 6 to 8 weeks. To make a reál job of it you must plow the ground, harrow it smooth and sow EARLY in the spring.
Grow stock beets for feed. You will savé much corn that you can seli and your stock will grow faster than if fed with corn alone.
SWEET VERJÍAL TRUE PERENNIAL— The leaves when par- tially dried emit an agreeable odor which is imparted to the hay. 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.70; weight per bu. 10 lbs.
TALL MEADOW FESCUE — Excellent grass for permanent pastures and for hay, especially on moist soils. 1 lb. 45c; 10 lb. $3.75; weight per bu. 14 lbs.
TALL MEADOW OR OAT GRASS— Of rapid growth. Věry productive and most valuable grass for upland soils. 1 lb. 45c; 10 lb. $2.95.
NEW ZEALAPQ) FESCUE — A fine leaved grass that thrives in shade, 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.00.
BERMUDA GRASS
The great lawn and pasture grass of the South. It is a persistent grower and will spread, forming a thick mat-like turf on the poorest, sandiest soil. It is also ušed for the pur- pose of holding embankments, creek banks and places ex- posed to wash during heavy rains. It is not hardy in the North. 1 lb. 75c; 10 lbs. $6.25.
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Permanent Hay and Pasture Mixtures
We mix grasses with clover on a scientific basis. Any- body will agree with us when we say that grasses differ from one another. There are varieties quite tall growing, others grow to a medium height, and still others are of quite a low growth. Some grasses do not root very deeply, others send their roots to a considerable depth and, as in the čase of al- falafa, the roots penetrate the soil to a depth of several yards. The root systém of the different plants combined in the mix- ture draws nutriment from different positions underneath while the different height of grasses give the most excellent results. There is grass and plenty of it near the ground as well as up to a height of three oř more feet. The clovers and i alfalfa contained in the mixture are contstantly gathering nitrogen and storing it in the ground for the benefit of the grasses. All seeds ušed in this mixture are absolutely the highest grade and our grass and clover mixtures do not con- tain any variety of grass that might become a weed. No John¬ son Grass and no Bermuda Grass or White Clover is ušed in our mixtures. Prepare the ground same as you would for clover or timothy, sow early in the spring or in the early fall. The poorer the soil the larger the quantity of seed required.
Permanent Meadow Mixture
No. 1. On good land neither too dry or too wet. This mixture is composed of the following grasses and clovers, blended in the proper proportions: Fancy Red Top, Meadow Foxtail, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Hard Fescue, Sheep’s Fescue, Perennial Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Tim¬ othy, True Vernal Grass and Red Clover. Sow 25 to 30 lbs. to the acre. Prices, not prepaid: 10 lbs. $2.25; 30 lbs. $7.00; 100 lbs. $20.00.
NO. 2. For high and dry land. This mixture is composed of the following grasses and clovers: Fancy Red Top, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Crested Dog’s Tail, Orchard Grass, Hard Fescue, Sheep’s Fesuce, Timothy Rough-stalked, Meadow Grass, Alfalfa and Red Clover. Price, not prepaid: 10 lbs. $2.25; 30 lbs., enough to sow an acre, $7.00; 100 lbs. $20.00.
PASTURE MIXTURES
No. 5. This mixture is composed of the following grasses and clovers blended in proper proportions. On dry land: Sheep’s Fescue, Hard Fesuce, Kentucky Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Meadow Fescue, Bromus In- ermis, Red Clover, Scarlet Clover and Alfalfa. Price, not pre¬ paid: 10 lbs. $2.25; 35 lbs., enough to sow an acre $7.00; 100 lbs. $20.00.
No. 6. On good land neither too wet nor too dry. This mixture is composed of the following grasses and clovers: Kentucky Blue Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Hard Fescue, Meadow Fescue, Timothy, Alsike Clover, Red Clover and Scarlet Clover. Price, not prepaid: 10 lbs. $2.25; 30 lbs., enough to sow an acre, $7.00; 100 lbs. $20.00.
SUDAN GRASS
Sudan Grass should not be planted until the ground is- thoroughly warm. The young plants are even more tender than those of sorghum, and for this reason the crop should not be seeded until sorghum may be planted with safety.
The crop should be cut for hay as soon as the grass is fully headed. If left for seed it should be cut as soon as the greater portion of the seed is ripe. The first cutting is most desirable for the seed crop. The grass may be harvested with a mower or wheat binder. Can be sown either in drills from 18 inches to 2 feet apart at the rate of about 10 lbs. per aero and cultivated or can be broadcasted or drilled thickly at the rate of 25 to 30 lbs. per acre.
The seed we offer is all northern grown, of the highest quality, and free from Johnson Grass. We do not think thero is a finer lot of seed in the United States than what we háve. Price: 1 lb. postpaid 30c. By freight, your expense, 10 lbs. $1.25; 25 lbs. $2.50; 50 lbs. $4.50; 100 lbs. $8.50.
SWEET CLOVER
Sweet clover will do you farmers much good if you will employ it this way: Seed down the land to oats, then broad- cast 10 lbs. of sweet clover seed to the acre. After you cut the oats the clover will grow latě in the summer when you need pasture the most it will stand 2 to 3 feet high. This will furnish excellent pasture. Stock will not bloat on it be- cause the clover is young and the stalks slender. Next spring in May plow the clover under. By May lst the clover will be 2 feet high. Then plant your corn. The yield will be just like on a piece of new ground the clover will put lots of life into your soil. Two year old sweet clover is too rank, full of juice and stock will bloat on it. Consider the cost of seed at the rate of 10 lbs. to the acre and the value of an inereased corn crop. Do you not think that ušed as above sweet clover is. your friend.
WHITE BLOOMING SWEET CLOVER- When comparing prices please bear in mind that low price goes with low quality. Also sometimes this clover is offered unhulled, but no mention is made about this. The unhulled seed can be sold for less than halí of what our price is, but the unhulled seed is almost of no value. It will not germinate. By mail per lb, postpaid, 30c. Write for latest price. Our seed is hulled and scaritied. VELLOW BEOOMING SWEET CLOVER — Of dwarfer growth than the white blooming variety. Claimed to give heavy crops of hay that is liked by stock better than alfalfa hay. Cleaned and hulled aind scaritied seed per lb., postpaid, 30c. Write for latest price.
VETCH
CULTURE — Prepare the land the same as you would for a crop- of oats, sow broadcast from Juiy to November at the rate of 20 lbs. to the acre, with one bushel of oats, rye or wheat. For hay cut when the grain has headed out. It yields from two to four tons of hay to the acre. The seed crop ranges from 15 to 30 bu. to the acre. SAND OR WINTER VETCH— Of all Vetches this is the best variety as it will give heavy yields on the poorest of soils. Price: 1 lb. postpaid, 40c; 20 lbs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $17.50.
SPRING VETCH — This variety is of the same relative value as the Sand or Winter Vetch, but it has to be sown in the spring. Does; well on poor ground and weedy lands, has to be sown with- smáli grain same as the other varietv. Price, by mail. postpaid.. 1 lb. 35c; 20 lbs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $12.50.
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REID’S YELLOW DENT CORN
We offer the Iowa type of Reiďs Dent. Description: The ears are oř rich golden color, from nine to thirteen inches long, 18 to 24 rows of kernels on an ear, smáli cob1 and shank, grains close togetber, butts and tops well covered, stalk heavy below tbe ear and not easily blown down, quite an item in a coun- try swept by strong winds. Our strain of Reiďs Dent is bred for protein, higb content of oil, and above all for big beavy ears. It cannot be excelled in solid¬ ity and uniformity of development of butts and tips, percentage of sbelled corn and vigor of growth.
IOWA GOLD MINE CORN
This variety is regarded by many as tbe best early corn in tbe world. It is early, ripening in about 100 days, ears of large size, color a brigbt golden yellow, grain is very deep (cob smáli, therefore dries out very quickly as soon as ripe). One of tbe most beavily productive varieties. Our Golden Mine is a strain greatly improved in size, quality and yield, and we know tbat our strain is superior to any otber on tbe market.
MURDOCK YELLOW DENT CORN
Absolutely tbe finest Yellow Dent Corn for Nortbem Iowa, Northwestern and Western Nebraska and for tbe wbole Northern Zone. It originated in Wis- consin and secured the higbest award for tbe “Best Ten Ears of the Northern Zone” at tbe National Corn Exposition held in 1910 in Omaha. It is a pure Yel¬ low Dent with ears averaging about eigbt inches in length, very uniform in size and type, with very deep and large kernels set in 16 to 20 rows on tbe cob. Tbe tips are perfectly fllled out with dent not flinty kernels. Tbe stalks are of medium height, stout and štočky. Murdock Yellow Dent ripens in 90 days under average conditions, and is an enormous cropper for so early a variety, yielding from 70 to 100 busbels per acre.
IOWA SILVER MINE
Tbis is a variety of genuine merit, a splendid yielder of bigb quality, ex- tremely bardy, early in maturing, does well on tbin land, and surprises in bigh yield on ricb land. Our Silver Mine has been bred and improved upon for many years, speciál stress being given to tbe essential elements of yield as well as quality, and is superior to most otber strains of Silver Mine. Description: Pure wbite in color, ears very beavy, from 10 to 13 inches in length, grains densely set on cob in straigbt rows, stalks grow to a height of seven oř eight feet and set tbe ears about four feet from tbe ground, just tbe rigbt height for easy picking.
IMPROVED LEAMING
Probably planted over a greater area of tbe country than any other variety on account of its great adaptability. Extensively grown for ensilage.
BOONE COUNTY WHITE
Tbis is a popular variety of White Corn in the centrál corn belt. Larger in size than Silver Mine, slightly later. Very beavily productive, and flrst class wbite corn in every respect.
MINNESOTA KING CORN
Tbis is a very distinct variety, balf flint, half dent valuable for tbe Northwest, being extremely early and very productive. Tbere are otber varieties of corn tbat yield considerably more when circumstances are favorable, but year in and year out, tbrougb favorable or unfavorable seasons, there are but few kinds that produce such large average yields as Minnesota King. Tbe ears are of good size, eight rowed, kernels very broad and bright yellow color, cobs very smáli. Minnesota King will stand more unfavorable weather than any other corn.
LONGFELLOW FLINT CORN
A beautiful eigbt-rowed variety of the Canadian type. Tbe ears are of great length, 10 to 15 inches, and in color a rich glossy yellow. The stalks grow to a great height of about flve feet, and tbe ears are borne about three feet from the ground. A favorite in tbe far North.
SEED CORN PRICES
All varieties of seed corn cost: 1 lb. 25c; postpaid. Not prepaid: 14 bu. 95c; % bu. $1.80; 1 bu. $3.50. Two bu. oř over at $3.45 per bu. All our corn is sbelled by hand, ears selected flrst, afterwards tbe sbelled corn handpicked, in a word our seed corn IS reál.
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MILLETS
DRY WEATHER CROPí
ti!'. GEKMA-Per lb. 20c, postpaid. Larger quantities, price on ap- plioaon.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE
Can j sown from Aptril to Laite September. Use 5 lbs. of seed broadca; oř 2 lbs. if drilled wide apart to jllow horše cultivation. 1 lb. 30 jostpaid. 'Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $1.25. Price on application for larg- quantities.
All varieties of sorghum are great droug-t . >
will give a crop under conditions when commo". be a failure.
All these crops are easily chilled. for th.u be planted a little later than is proper for cc.v -v ' about 10 days after is about right.
LENTILS
The sed are eaten like navy beans, are excellent for soups and stews, aa a Capital addition to our food siuppldes. Quite popular in most Euspean countries, and of latě also in England. It prefers light, sady soil, and gives a heavy crop, and is certainly worth trying. ow in drills early in spring, about 60 lbs. to an acre. Price: b. postpaid, 30c. By freight, your expense, 10 lbs. or over
at 25c pc lb. Pkt. 10c.
NAVY BEANS
Thesi nake a very profltable crop to grow as shelled white beans fo market. Plant in rows three feet apart, dropping two or thiree sans in hills 1 foot apart in the rows. Cultivate early, as they ciw rapidly. Do not cultivate after they begin to blossom. Carefull rown, they will prove a profltable crop. One-quarter of a bushel *ill plant an acre. Pkt. 10c; 1 lb. postpaid 30c. By freight, yar expense: 10 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $10.00.
BROOM CORN
IMPROVD EVERGREEN — This is strictly a green variety of brsh commanding high prices. Plant 10 lbs. to the acre. 1 lb. postpaid, 35c. Please ask for price for larger quanties.
KAFFIR CORN
An esellent fodder and the grain is valuable for feeding poultry. y mail, postpaid: 1 lb. 25c. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 65c; 100 is. $3.25.
HEMP
Sow toadcast, using one bu. of seed, 44 lbs., to the acre. Lb. 30c, pstpaid. Larger quantities, price on application.
EARLY AMBER CANE
One b. of seed required on rich and two bu. on poor ground to ow an acre. Weight per bu. 50 lbs. Lb. 25c, post¬ paid. Prie on application for larger quantities.
SUGAR DRIP SORGHUM
Also ciled Georgia Cane. Palsely called “Texas Seeded Ribbon Cae.” Undoubtedly one of the best varieties for making syup. An immense producer of forage, one seed produces o 8 stools and stalks. It is claimed that it yields in forage tree times the amount Amber does. It makes a syrup of nést quality, clear and fine-tasting, it is easier made up ad takés less cooking and skimming than any other kind. If deired for making syrup it should be planted thinly, 5 lbs. of sed to acre. Price: 1 lb., postpaid, 30c.
SHALLU — EGYPTIAN WHEAT
Shallu is one of the most productive cereals V.v« humanity.
One hundred bushels per acre and over has hecu - quently harvested, besides a great amount of green tVv.č.m Do not think this is a joke; we háve planted Shallu ourseh es and many farmers háve bought Shallu of us. and all repovis are that Shallu yielded close to 100 bushels per acre or more. We know of no other field crop that gives better and more gratifying results than Shallu.
SHALLU AS A HAY CROP— Shallu produces under the same conditions twice as much grain as corn. and besides this gives an abundance of hay. You may get a big crop of hay if you cut Shallu when it reaches the height of about three feet. After being cut it grows anew, and before frost yields a crop of excellent grain. If you plant Shallu for haj only cut the stalks when it reaches the height of 3 or more feet. It may be cut several times during the season. Shallu ripens its crop in one hundred days in good corn weather It will mature north of Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and ochot similar latitudes. In northern localities it is valuable as ., hay crop only. But everywhere in Nebraska. Iowa. Illinois and south of these States it will give a good cutting o: haj and a splendid crop of grain.
Of all dry weather crops Shallu is best. It will make a crop when there is hardly any rainfall, under conditions when everything, including corn, turns out a failure. It is a ůrst class catch crop. Sown as latě as early in August will grow 4 feet high, make lots of hay and both the hay as well as the green Shallu is eaten eagerly by all kinds of stock. Try it Plant a little on a piece of good ground — Shallu will surprise you.
When planted in rows or hills like corn use 10 lbs per acre. If sown broadcast use 15 to 20 lbs of gram per acre.
Prices: 1 lb. 30c, postpaid; 5 lbs 85c 10 lbs. $1.45; 5D lbs. $6.25. 100 lbs. $12.00, not přepáši
HEADS OF FETEPJ'1 •
MiMMOTH YELLOW SOY BEANS
Of a he Soy Beans this variety is the most popular and is grown esmially for forage purposes. It is a little láteř in maturity than othr sorts, but makes larger yields, both of forage and seed. Wá adapted for this section and further south. Price: 1 lb., postpaid, >c.
Plant i May, using 1% bu. to the acre. Weight per bu. 60 lbs. Lb. 30c, ; ítpaid. Larger quantities, price on application.
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TESTIMONIALS
Yov seed has always proved O. K. Will send in my ordcvery soon now. F. T. M„ Corinth, Mississippi.
Thans for your catalog, which I enjoy reading as much asi do the newspapers. I háve always found your sees to be all and even more than you claim for them. :;ur Goliath Pepper is truly wonderful.
J. B. D., Lacygne, Kansas.
FETERITA
It produces a stalk of medium he gb- ■■
leaves of medium size and a large heac .■ :■ white or bluish white seeds. The gra :i is fully as soft and much whiter thz - Kar is equal to either Kaffir or Milo and boe: u-> . ^
that accompanies the other two. J.t -
out from the root and mate Yields of from 50 to 80 busheh per ac<
Price — Per lb. 30c, postpaid -o ,,
10 lbs. 70c.
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MANGELS
THE GREAT ANIMAL FEED WHOSE VALUE IS ONLY PARTLY RECOGNIZED
Just as it took a long time to convince the beef raiser and the dairy farmer of the value of the silo and silage; just as it is taking great effort on the part of the L. S. Department of Agriculture, the various farm journals and many seedmen to induce farmers to grow clover or some other legume in their rotation so it is taking untold effort and time to educate farmers to the value of mangels.
Mangels or roots are firmly established in all European countries where livestock is raised in any considerable numbers. It has the call every time, for the farmer knows what it does, both in producing a crop and also as a feed. He knows it is easy to plant, to cultivate and to harvest; that it produces an immense crop, and tbat arter having been in mangels one season the land is in splendid shape for a grain crop.
Then the European farmer knows that mangels is one of the best feeds to be found; also that they can be fed to all livestock without; exception, cows hogs, sheep, rabbits, geese, ducks, and chickens. And scarcely any other feed can compare with it on the basis of price, any way you figuře it — cost of seed, of cultivation, or harvesting, or storage.
Twenty tons per acre is a fair average crop; many growers secure far more than this. Even in these times of high costs of everything the cost of production will be well within $70 an acre — this includes cost of seed, planting, cultivation, harvesting and also rent or interest — or $3.50 a ton, surely a remarkably low price ior succuient feed.
Mangels are a surer crop than any other root. Failure is well nlgh impossible and no speciál implements or machinery is required. The stock raiser should grow them by the acre; even to the back-lot poultry raiser we suggest planting a package or an ounce of mangels, treating the same as turnips, about four inches apart in the row and storing the same as potatoes. The larger grower generally plants 30 to 36 inches apart and thins out to four or six inches apart in the row. On light soil you can plant any variety, but on heavy soil these sorts which grow considerable of their bulk above ground are recommended because they are easier to harvest. Five pounds are required to plant an acre. For storing, pits are ušed as a rule unless one has a regular root cellar.
Také our suggestions: If you háve livestock to feed, be sure to plant several acres to mangels this year. You’ll find the feed bills cut down considerably. One trial is all that is necessary ; after that you’ll always plant mangels.
THE OPINION OF A FARMER
The following article was published in ‘‘The Farmer,” an agricultural páper of St. Paul, Minn. We are reprinting it just as it appeared in that páper.
Beets for Hogs
To the Farmer: So much is being printed in our farm papers about growing beets for stock use, but nearly all articles make mention of them as feed for cattle, while almost nothing is said as to their feeding value for hogs. xn my estiination beets as feed for hogs and pigs, especially if fed in the summer and fall, are the best feed I háve ever had. It is good growing leea, pru- ducing both body growth and fat.
I plant three different varieties. As I often háve trouble securing seed, I mix the three vaTieties together and plant with corn planter so as to cultivate as I do corn. I plant close to my hog pasture for convenience in feeding.
I consider the food value of one acre of beets equal to that of eight or ten acres of corn, and the work is about the same, but the investment in the land is of considerable difference. I plant quite thickly and the first weeding is by hand. At that time I also thin out to an inch apart.
YELLOW OBERNDORF
Also called Yellow Globe, Golden Globe, Champion Yellow Globe, etc. It is a line variety with nearly globe shaped roots that grow two-thirds above the ground making it easily gathered. Best variety for poorer soils. Pkt. 5c; 1 A lb. 15c; 1 lb., postpaid. Not prepaid : 5 lbs. $1.85; 10 lbs. $3.50.
By the time one is ověř the whole patch it is ready for a second thinning. The beets are now an inch in diameter and quite long with good tops. I thin out every other one and feed to the young pigs. They surely enjoy both roots and tops.
At eaeh thinning I pull out every other one until the beets are eight or ten inches apart. At the last thinning the beets are four to six inches in diameter with immense tender tops and weigh six or seven pounds.
Last year I had four sows, two of which I was fattening for rnarket and two I was carrying over for breeding purposes. The two fattening sows were fed ear corn, while the brood sows were fed beets. The brood sows got fatter on beets than the other two on corn.
I háve no conveniences for early pigs and háve had to háve my sows farrow about five or six weeks after most sows in this community farrow. By feeding beets, the pigs will in a short time outweigh the earlier pigs. Part of the time I feed ground barley in the self-feeder to supplement the beets while they are toó smáli to make up the desired quantity. I feed no corn until about two weeks before marketing. — W. It. B., Douglas Co., Minn.
MAMMOTH LONG RED
This variety has been known to produce mangels over GO pounds in weight. Pkt. 5c; % lb. 15c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 50c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs. $1.85; 10 lbs. $3.50.
GIANT YELLOW ERFURT
Also called Golden or Yellow Tankard. Flesh yellow, roots cylindrical shaped, growing well above the ground. Věry nutri- tious. Pkt. 5c; lb. 15c; % lb. 25c; lb. 50c, postpaid. Not pre¬ paid: 5 lbs. $1.85; 10 lbs. $3.50.
SUGAR BEETS
VALUE — Are grown for the rich sugar content. They also make rich, juicy and sweet feed that materially increases the flow of milk in milch cows and makes it rich in cream.
CULTUKE — Select a piece of mellow ground, plow to the depth of at least 9 inches, pulverize the ground by harrowing, and put the soil in as fine condition as you can make it. The idea is to free the field as much as possible from all weeds and grasses. Cultivate thoroughly. If you pian to plant only a smáli field of beets plant by hand, using 8 to 12 lbs. of seed to the acre. If large fields are planted use garden drill, and 12 to 16 lbs. of seed to the acre. Cover the seed to a depth of 2 inches. Háve the rows from 16 to 28 inches apart depending on conditions. Plant as soon as the ground is warm enougli to cause germination of the seed, about the early part of May. The crop must be well cultivated at all times to hold the inoisture in the soil and to destroy all weeds.
KLEIN WANZLEBEN
Věry productive, flesh snow white. The most popular sugar beet. Pkt. 5c; % lb. 20c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c, postpaid.
HALF SUGAR
This fine sugar beet, while giving nearly as large a yield ox easily grown and harvested roots as a crop of mangels, supplies a food of very much higher nutritive value. Pound for pound, the roots for feeding purposes being really more valuable than tbose of the veiry best strains of sugar beet, and yield under equally favorable conditions being more than double. Pkt. 5c; % lb. 20c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs. $1.85.
VIUVIORIN’S ELITE — An improvement on the White French variety,
very sweet and productive. Pkt. 5c; % lb. 20e; % lb. 30c; 1 lb
50c, postpaid.
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Norway Spruce
TREE SEEDS
Tobacco
TOBACCO
Kussian Sunflower
Do you know that w« are the actua] Growers oř Many Seeds >ve seli?
Evergreen seeds should be sown very early in the spring in a firm, sandy bed. Give the young seedlings some shade the first summer. Apple, Pear and Locust should be mixed vvith sand in boxes and exposed to frost; where this cannot be doně, soak in
hot water for an hour before sowing. |
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deciduous |
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can be sown in April or May in drills |
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APPLE . |
$0.05 |
$0.10 |
$0.25 |
$0.85 |
ARBOR VITAE AMERICAN . |
.10 |
.35 |
1.20 |
4.25 |
AUSTRIAN PINE . |
.10 |
.35 |
1.20 |
4.00 |
BAKBERRY THUNBERGI, Japanese |
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Barberry . |
.10 |
.35 |
1.00 |
3.75 |
CAROB TREE, St. Johiťs Bread . |
.10 |
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COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE . |
.15 |
.85 |
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EUCALYPTUS (Bastard Mahogany) . . . . |
.15 |
.70 |
2.50 |
8.50 |
HORŠE CHESTNUT . |
.20 |
.65 |
1.80 |
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LINDEN EUROPEAN . |
.05 |
.20 |
.65 |
2.00 |
LOCUST HONEY . |
. .05 |
.15 |
.35 |
1.25 |
MULBERRY RUSSIAN . |
.05 |
.20 |
1.30 |
4.80 |
OSAGE ORANGE . |
. .05 |
.15 |
.25 |
.85 |
PEAR SEED . |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
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PEAR SEED (From Japan) . |
. .10 |
.20 |
.65 |
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PRIVET IBOTA, Absolutely hardy _ |
. .10 |
.25 |
.60 |
2.00 |
SPRUCE NORWAY . |
. .05 |
.30 |
.80 |
3.00 |
RUSSIAN OLIVĚ . . |
. .05 |
.20 |
.40 |
1.40 |
FARMERS SAVÉ MONEY
by raising mangels, carrots and parsnips for feed. Enougli has been said about mangels. Carrots. These are easily raised and while they do not yield the tonnage mangels do, they are the most valuable feed beeause of their tonic properties. Parsnips. These are not only easily raised, they too are easily stored. Frost does not hurt them, you can leave them in the ground till spring or store them almost in any plače. And their feeding value is very high, they háve a high dry matter content, are sweet and a reál treat to your stoek. You may wonder how it is that stock, eating watery roots put on weight faster than when fed good, solid corn. That is easily explained. Just try yourself to live on meats, eggs and cheese — all very solid foods. You will soon crave fruit, lettuce, melons or vegetables in some form. Roots are to your stock what fruit is to you, it keeps them in good health. Feed your stock with roots, stop spending money for powders and medicines and seli the com that you will savé by feeding roots.
BEFORE YOU BUY
write us for latest market prices, stating quantities oř seed you are in the market for.
CULTURE— Tobacco requires a very clean piece of land for the tobacco plant beds, hence it is customary to burn a piece of land in the woods for same. Seed is sown in February and March, in a plant bed which is protected with thin cotton cloth. When large enough and weather settled, set the plants in highly fertilized soil, in rows 3% feet apart, 3 feet between the plants. Cultivate often, and worm and sucker as necessary. One ounce sows 50 square yatrds, enough to set two or three acres. The seed may also be sown in hot beds in March, and treated the same as tomatoes. Methods of curing differ according to variety.
CONNECTICCT SEED EEAF — Forms a stock plant with leaves not very loug, but of good width; suitable for cigár fillers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
GENERAL GRANT — Leaves 44 inches long, maitures crop early, ideál for cigars. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.
LATAKI TUEKISH TOBACCO — This is a fine Turkisli variety pro- ducing leaves of delioious textuře and first class for cigarettes. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER
Produces enormous heads, measuring 15 to 20 inches in diameter. Will yield, under favorable conditions, 40 to 60 bushels to the acre. It is highly recommended for poultry, and the best eg g producing food known. May be planted on a waste piece of ground any time from early spring until middle of July, at the rate of 3 lbs. to the acre. The thick stalks may be ušed for fuel. Price: 1 lb„ postpaid, 35c; packet 10c. By freight, your expense, 10 lb. lots and over, at 12c per lb.; 100 lbs., $9.00.
Speciál Offer No. 102
For 90 cents we will send you postpaid, one each of the following gladioli; GIANT NYMPH, La France pink, im- mense flowers, MRS. H. E. BOTHIN, light pink, heavily ruf- fled, TYČKO ZANG, salmon pink, enormous spike, PURPLE GLORY, velvety red, one of the best of all gladoli, VIOLEŤ GLORY, violet, massive tall spikes, TOPAZ, saffron-pink, a beautiful cut flower.
All the above varieties belong to the cream of gladioli, more or less new and rare varieties that will be amongst the leaders for years to come.
Speciál Offer No. 204
For 60 cents we will send you postpaid, two each of the following gladioli: ANNA EBERITTS, ALICE TIPLADY, MATDEN BLUSH, MRS. F. PENDELTON, 1910, ROSE, SOU- VENIR.
This colleetion represents the best in standard varieties. The flowers are large in size, carried on strong, tall spikes, high class in every way.
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HOW TO RAISE FLOWERS FROM SEED
I would like to raise flowers but flowers is something that I do not know anytliing about. We háve read this remark from many people always followed with a request for advice which follows:
Read “Outline” of gardening on page 9 of this catalog. These directions apply to both flowers and vegetables. There are many different kinds of flowers — the beginner should know that the so- called ANNUALS are flowers blooming the first year from seed. Most of these are “hardy” meaning that the seed can be sown oul- doors early in the spring. When “half hardy annual” is mentioned, it meams that the seed cannot be sown outdoors before warm weather sets in. When the word “perennial” is mentioned, it means flowers that will bloom the second year from seed, although some perennials will bloom the first year from seed. Perennials are divided into “hardy” which do not winterkill, “half hardy” which must be pro- tected over wlnter. ANNUALS bloom and die the same year, peren¬ nials live for many years. BIENNLALS are flowers that you sow one year to get bloom the folio wing year. After blooming, the bien- nials die and must be sown again if their flowers are wanted. CLIMBERS are vining plants ušed for covering porches, etc. Finally GREEIN HOUSE plants which the beginner generally cannot raise with mnich success. If you want to grow flowers in a greenhouse and do not know how, before you do, hire yourself to some florist and read Fritz BahFs “Coinmercial Floriculture” which book can be had from The A. T. De La Maře Company, New York, N. Y. Reading on flowers, you will run across such terms as : rock plant, stove plant, foliage plant, etc., which terms will be plain to you after some study mg, which you will háve to do in order to be a success as a flower grower.
Flowers and Grasses
ADAPTED FOR WINTEIt BOUQUETS
FLOWERS : Acroclinium, Ammobium, Celosia Plumosa, Chinese Woolflower, Catanache, Echinops, Eryngium, Gomplirena, Gypsophvla Paniculata, Helichrysum, Lunaria, Physalis, Rhodante, Statice, Xeranthemum, Carthamus.
GRASSES: Agrostis, Briza, Bromus, Coix, Erianthus, Lagurus, Pennisetum, Stipa. Cut the flowers befoTe they are fully developed, when they commence to open, as they will fully open during the drying process. The materiál cut and the foliage stipped off, the stems should be tied in smáli bunches and hung with the heads downward in a cool, dark, dry and airy room, except Physalis which must be hung up to dry in a horizontál position, so that the lan- terns would not cling close to the stem.
House Plants
Many florists having calls for house plants, inquire as to what are the best plants to satisfy this demand. We suggest a few that you can raise from seed we háve to offer. — Abutilon, Acacia, Agathea, Ageratum, Asparagus, Begonia, Browallia, Cactus, Calceoalaria, Car- nation, Cineraria, Cleveland Cherry, Cuphea, .Cyclamen, Cyperus 1 iracanea, Gloxinia, Grevillea, Geranium, Echeveria, Fuchsia, Helio- trope, Ice Plant, Impatáens, Lan tana, Lemon Verbena, Mignonette, Myrtle, Oxalis, Primula, Rhodante, Sehizanthus, Snapdragon, Stocks, AVallflower.
Pot Plants for Christmas
Cyclamen lis the leader. Others are : Azaleas, Poinsettas. Be- gonias, Cherries, Oranges, Heather, Primrose and possibly Abutilon. To this list should be added our new Snapdragon Chrismas Gem.
FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Calceoalarias, Hydrangeas, Daisies, Roses, Geranium, Snapdrag-
ons.
Suitable for Shade
The following flowers of which we offer the seed can be success- fully raised in partial shade: Achillea, Aconitum, Aquilegia, Bellis, Campanula, Begonia, Colinsia, Fuchsia, Impatiens, Lobelia, Cardinalis, Mignonette, Mimulus, Nemophyla, Nierembergia, Pansy, Torenia, Thalicrum, Viola and Sweet Violet.
Rock Plants
We offer the seed of the following: Abronia, Armeria, Alyssum, Saxatile, Asperula, Campanula Carpatica, Cerastium, Candytuft, Linaria Cymbalaria, Linum, Myosotis Ruth Fischer, Nolana, Oxalis Tropaleoides, Primula Auricula and Officinalis, Sanvitalia, Saxifrage, Stokesia, Tufted Pansy and Viola Bosniaca, Saponaria, Ocymoides and Gypsophyla Repens.
For Climbing Plants
suitable for covering porches, trellis work, walls, etc., see Adlumia, | Akebia, Ampelopsis, Aristolochia, Balsam Pear and Apple, Baloon Vine, Cardinal Climber, Clematis, Cobaea, Cyclanthera, Cypress Vine, Doliclios, Gourds1, Humulus, Ipomea, Lathyrus, Maurandia, Mina, Nasturtium, Passifiora, Scarlet Runner, Wild Cucumber.
Sick Plants
Whenever your plants get sickly, look for insects in and above the soil, and apply a remedy. However most troubles are caused by overwatering. We háve seen once several hunderd dollars worth of cyclamen plants, recently shifted into 4’s, the pots covered with staible manure and a full stream of water from a hoše let on them. The man with the hoše remarked that the plants are not doing well and wondered what was wrong — a fact. If you will water ONLY when water is needed and then do so thoroughly, you will savé yourself worry and mioney.
Protecting Hardy Plants
Straw, hay or manure is ušed in order to keep the frost in the ground till spring comes. Continued freezing and tliawing causes the | ground to heave, resulting in loss of plants, covering prevents that. It is important to cover the plants after the ground is frozen to a depth of 6 inches oř more — not before. The covering should be light, a layer about 6 inches is right.
Government bulletin No. 1381, entitled “Hejrbaceus Perennials” may be had free on request to the Department of Agriculture, Wash- | ington, D. C.
Gypsophyla Elegans Grandiflora
There is no flower of greater usefulness to the florist than Gypsophyla. No matter for what occasdon flowers are needed it comes liandy. Sow under glass from January up to April from then on in frames and outdoors. Do not sow after September up to Christmasi as it refuses to flower at that time. To get well branched flowers on wiry stems, plant in 3 inches of soil not deeper. Planted in deeper soil under glass, the heads do not branch well and the stems lack stiffness. If you háve no bench space, plant in 3 inch deep flats, space seedlings 2 inches apart and put the plants on shelves where they will do just as well. No flower will make more money for you and no flower is easier raised. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b. $1.20.
What is a Rock Garden
To add “finishing touches” to lairge grounds, parks, drives, etc., rock gardens are laid out by placing rocks of irregular outline fairly close together, the spaces between filled with dirt, where rock plants are sowed or planted. On level ground plače a boulder in the middle and group smaller rocks around it, on sloping ground ’ arrange rocks so that the soil between will not get washed out in heavy rains. No “style” to be followed, the arrangemefit of the whole thing is a matter of individual taste.
Flowers For the South
Many customersi ask us what flowersi to grow in the South. Our ; answer : All flowers can be raised in the South and many that we in the North cannot raise on account of our severe winters. The only flowers that you should leave alone, no matter where located, are 'those that require constant moisture, shade, speciál soil, etc., ' and you happen to be unable to provide these conditions. If your first trial with flowers is not a successs try again— perhaps you did not afford the plant right treatment. Learn by mistakes. The fol¬ lowing flowers^ most of them very beautiful, need protection over winter here in Iowa^ but in the South do well without dt and bloom profusely: Anemome, Candytuft, Gibraltarica, Cheiranthus Állioni Chrysanthemum, Digitalis, Geum, Gerbera, Hedysarum, Hibiscus, Lavandula, Lobelia Cardinalis, Pentstemon, Platvcodon, Violas, Sal- vias, Scabiosa Japonica, Trachelium, Tritoma.
There is no end to varieties of flowers that do well in the South, the few named are especially choice and worthy of raising.
To Greenhouse Owners
Whenever you háve trouble in growing crop.s under glass or outdoors, no matter whether the trouble is caused by some new inseet pěst or a new plant disease and you are at a loss as to what remedy to apply, write to: Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. State the nátuře of the difficulty in full and you will be advised promptly and absolutely free by experts. In some cases a government man will call and give you expert advise and help — absolutely free.
Fragrant Flowers
Acacia, Alyssum, Asperula, Carnation, Centaurea Odorata, Clematis Paniculata, Datura, Dianthus, Delphinium, Dictamnus, Freesia, Hedysarum, Heliotrope, Hesperis, Lavandula, Lilium Regále, Lupinus Roseus, Mignonette, Mimulus, Nasturium, Nicotiana, Viola, Stoeksi, Sweet Peas, Sweet William, Verbena, Violet, Wallflower.
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RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS
ABRONIA— SAND VERBENA
ACROCL1NIUM — STRAW FLOWER
A charming everlasting straw flower, flne for wlnter bouqueta. It produces a bold effect in connection with other flowers or alone. As cut flowers they are good sellers and as they do not wilt, they are a good sort for florists to háve at all times. If you are a florist you should plant plenty of Acroclinium, Ammoblum, Gomphrena, Helichrysum, Rhodante, Statice, Physalis, Xeranthem, and you will never be out of flowers. They are unusual flowers, a novelty in thls country and you know that is what the people are at all times look- ing for.
Easily raised, thrives in almost any kind of soil and can be sown early in the spring indoors and set outside in May or sown directly outside in May. Bloom from June to frost. Annual. Height 1 foot.
DOUBLE PINK, DOUBLE WHITE— T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 60c ; Ib. $4.60. DOUBLE MIXED — T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 40c ; lb. $3.60.
AGATHEA— BLUE DAISY
An elegant pot plant with. large sky-blue very beautiful flowers. Easily raised. Hedght 18 inches.
Space the plants 10 inches apart in rows foot apart. In bloom from November till July. When cutting flowers, cut way down to make the plants break from the bottom. Clayel loam mixed with about 10 per cent of sifted ashes and a little bone meal added is the soil to use and 40 to 50 deg. is the right temperature. They love the sun and plenty of air.
A. COELESTIS — Blue Marguerite. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00.
A. COELESTOS MONTROSA — Of vigorous growth. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00.
UMBELLATA ORANDIFLORA — Pretty trailing Sand Verbena with numerous elusters of sweet scented, rosy lilac flowers. Suitable for the border, rock work or hanging baskets and vases. Blooms a long time and does well in poor soli. Hardy annual. Height 6 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 1 lb. $4.00.
Abrus Precatorius — Weather Plant
A climbing plant, seeds should be sown in sand in a warm plače and plants furnished with supports. Height 12 feet. T. pkt. 10c: oz. 30c; 1 lb. $3.60
ABUT1LON — FLOWER1NG MAPLE
Easily started from seed. Placed in 2 inch pots by April, cairried outside over summer and put back on the benches in September will be in full bloom for Christmas. The bell-shaped flowers are in shades of pink, red and yellow. Some varieties háve striped foliage and grow quite compact. Abutilion is a first class house plant, flne for beds, hanging baskets and as a border for cannas. Hardly ever out of bloom. The seed we offer are best varieties in mixture. T. pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 45c; 1-8 oz. SOc; oz. $0.00.
ACACIA— MIMOSA
Easily grown greenhouse plant. Sow the seed in January, soak in hot water for 24 hours. Pot off, use sandy soil and always give plenty of water. Plunge the pots in soil, keep the plants cool from 40 to 50 degrees. Never try to force it and you will háve flne blooming plants in March and April. They make flne Easter plants. There is scarcely a thing in flowers more beautiful than the two Acacias offered below.
ACACIA DEALBATA — Large fern-like silvery leaves, flowers clear yellow sweetly scented. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c.
ACACIA LOPHANTA — (A. L. Speciosa Nana Compaeta). Flowers pále yellow. T pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00.
ACANTHUS— BEAR’S BREECH
Hairdy perennial of robust growth, suitable for backgrounds or i as a single specimen in lawn. Requires much sunshine and good | drainage. Beautiful plants well worth growing. Height 3 to 4 feet.
ACANTHUS LATIFOLIUS — Leaves very ornamental and very broad. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $2.60.
ACANTHUS MOLLIS — Very large leaves. flowers white to rose, suit¬ able as a house plant or outdoors. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $2.60.
Acroclinium
AGROSTEMMA— MULLEIN PINK
A neat hardy perennial plant forming bushes about 2% feet high with silvery white foliage and conspicious flowers. Of easiest culture.
WHITE, RED, MIXED— Any variety. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00.
ACHILLEA THE PEARL
Easily raised from seed. Always in bloom and useful no matter 'for what occasion flowers are needed, doing well in any kind of soil l both in shade as well as in a sunny exposure. Will never fall to furnish a wealth of bloom and will last íorever if divided and ře¬ šet every year latě in summer. Hardy perennial. Height 2 feet. If sown eaTly will bloom the first season. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $3.00.
ACONITUM — MONKSHOOD
i, NAPELLUS — Long spikes of curiously shaped blue flowers. Plant in shrubbery or shady plaees of the garden. Hardy perennial. Height 3 to 4 feet. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; 1 oz. $1.40.
AGROSTIS NEBULOSA— CLOUD GRASS
Ornamental grass useful for mixing with cut flowers; also for dried bouquets. Annal. Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 50c.
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AGERATUM— FLOSS FLOWER
Ageratum is au old and popular flower, easily grown from seed, blooining all summer iu any soil and situation. Fine as a pot plant, for winter blooming, oř for bedding in the garden. Plant 6 inches apart. To get blooming plants for spring trade, sow in February* . EITTEE BLCE STAR — The plants grow only 5 inches high and are literally covered with brlght blue flowers during summer and autumn. This is the best ageratum for edging purposes. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.80; 1-8 oz. 25c.
IMPERIÁL WHITE — Large pure white flowers, early and constant bloomer. This is the prettiest white Ageratum. Ileight 0 in. Oz. 40c; lb. $3.20; T. pkt. 10c.
BEUE PERFECTION — This is the darkest colored of all large-flow- ering Ageratums with deep amethvst blue flowers, plants verv even in growth ; about 8 inches high. Oz. 50c; lb* $3.20; T pkt 10c.
PKINCESS — Oompact growing, clear, sky-blue flowers with white centers, producing beautiful contrast. Helghl 8 inches. T pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.60.
IMPERIÁL BEUE— T. pkt. 10c; oz.40c ; lb. $3.00. Height 9 in. T.AEE AGERATUM MIXED — Fine large flowered white and blue, unexcelled for flower work and as cut flower. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00.
ALONSOA GRANDIFLORA
A. Warscewicii Compacta. An annual eaisily raised, fine foi peddiiig; also a first class pot plant. Flowers large and rosy red Height 12 inches. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.50.
AMMOBIUM ALATUM GRANDIFLORUM
An annual everlastfng with very lajrge white flowers. Height 2% feet. Of easiest culture. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.20.
AMPELOPSIS— BOSTON IVY— CLIMBER
VETCHII — A hardy perennial climber with green leaves, which turu to scariet in the fall. Clings firmly to the smoothest surface of rock oř wood. Height 30 feet. T. pkt. 10c: oz. 40c-; lb. $3.20.
FLORISTS — Sow some Dwarf Tom Thumb Snapdragon in February. By the middle of May they will develop into heavy 4-inch pot plants with 6 or more flower spikes, if you will grow them in 50 deg. house and shift and pinch a few times. The plants will seli themselves and they can be pro- duced practically without cost. Try it.
We ourselves learn in the seed fields, from cor- respondence with our customers and from gardeners and florists that we personally meet in all parts of the country and what we learn we print in this catalog.
ALYSSUM — MAD WORT
, Čharming, dwarf-growing annual. For a border where beauty and exceptional daintiness is desired, there is nothing which will give anywhere near the satisfaction.
CULTURE — Sow the seed as soon as the gTOund is in workable condition. Cover the seed % inch and háve the plants stand a foot apart. They will do well in almost any soil. For winter blooming sow the seed under glass early in September. When out of bloom cut back and the plants will produce another erop of flowers.
AEYSSUM SWEET — The well known sort with sweet scented white flowers. T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 20c ; lb. $2.00.
AEYSSUM SAXATIEE COMPACTUM— (Basket of Gold.) Flowers brilliant golden yellow cornpletely hiding the foliage. Height 9 inches. Enjoys sun, and not too much moisture. Hardy peren¬ nial. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; lb. $7.00
AEYSSUM EITTLE GEM — Very dwarf, only 3 to 4 inches in height.
A single plant will cover a space a foot in diameter. Densely studded from spring until fall with beautiful spikes of deliciously fragrant flowers. This is the finest Alyssum in cultivation and we know of no other flower which is so well adapťed for borders and ribbons as Alyssum Little Gem. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
AEYSSUM CARPET OF SNOW — T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
AEYSSUM EIEAC QUEEN— Dwarf and compact, flowers of pretty deep lavender color. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00.
AEYSSUM MINIMUM— Dwarfest and daintiest of its class. The neat round plants are a sheet of white bloom raising oniy two inches above the ground and make the most beautiful edgings imaginable. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $10.00.
AEYSSUM SWEET — The well known sort with sweet scented white flowers. Ť. pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; lb. $1.60.
Plants of Lilac Queen in bloom placed side by sáde with white Alyssum will outsell the white variety 3 to 1. The pleasant blue i eolor does the selling.
AMARANTHUS
Hardy annual, with briliant foliage; some háve large racemes of eurious flowers. Splendid for window boxes and for edging I, Canna beds. Prefer sunny exposure and soil not too rich. Require 1 . a fair amount of room for best development.
AMARANTHUS TRICOEOR 8PEENDENS— Joseplťs Coat. Many í colors. Thrives in poor soil. Height 2 feet. T. pkt, 5c : oz. 40c ; ji lb. $4.00.
CAUDATUS — (Love Lies Bleeding). Blood red dropping. Height L 3 ft. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.00.
CRUENTHUS (Princess Feather) — Large deep red feathery flowers. i T. pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; lb. $1.20.
SUNRISE — Strikingly beautiful. Red, yellow and dark green foliage, each branch terminating wltli a brilliant large scariet, carmine ; head. Fine fóre groups or singly. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. I
MIXED — All varieties. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.00.
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ANEMONE — WINDFLOWER
ST. BRIG ID- -A most beautiful flower, flne for cutting. The flow- ers are 3 to 5 inches across, single, semi-double, and produce in great abundance. The colors are of all shades, and mark- ings, scarlet, pink, maroon, purple, lilac, striped, mottled, etc. It is one of the most gorgeous flowers. unsurpnssed for cut¬ ting. Height 15 inches. Hardy perennial. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.00; lb. $30.00.
ANCHUSA— ALKANET
ITALIOA — “Dropmore” — Hardy perennial, bearing all suinmer flow- ers of the ricbest gentian blue. Height 4 feet. T. pkt. 10c: oz. 80c; lb. $8.60.
ANTHEMIS— HARDY MARGUERITE
KELWAYI — Hardy Marguerite. A most satisfactory hardy peren- nial, bearing all snmmer daisy-like golden yellow blossom*. Height 2 feet. T. Pkt. 10c: oz. 30c; lb. $4.00.
CLIMBING ANTIRHINUM— See Maurandia.
ANTIRRHINUM — SNAPDRAGON
Perennials, flowering the first year from seed.
All the varieties listed by us produce immense spikes of very large flowers. The tall varieties are best for greenhouses, the half dwarf are best for garden culture, as they do not need supports, and the dwarf varieties make flne borders and edgings. The soft coloring and daintiness and genuine beauty of the blooms make the Snapdragons more popular every year. They do well almost in any soil. The seed may be sown outdoors early in May and will produce blooming plants from July to frost. Por early flowering sow in the house or frames in February or Marcli. Cover the seed very lightly. Set the plants 9 inches apart.
GREENHOUSE CTJXTURE — To get a crop for Christmas sow from June 25 to July 31, depending upon the time you wish to bench the plants. Use well prepared LOOSE soil, cover this with a thin layer of flne clean sand, then sow the seed and be sure to cover the same very lightly. Covering the seed too deep and over- watering before or after germination, will mean a poor stand. When your plants are large enough, put them into 2% inch pots, use sifted sod soil, that contains no fresh manure. Pilich the plants once and allow 6 to 8 breaks to grow on each. Early in September the plants will be neaxly pot bound and it is time to plače them into benches 10 inches apart. Remove all suckers and prune the shoots at the base of the plants if they should crowd one another. Stake the plants early. Temperature 58-60 degrees at night. To prevent růst never allow water to touch the fol- iage even when the plants are first potted.
Tou will never háve any trouble with růst or disease if you will water 'carefully, not crowd the plants and ventilate, but if mst should appear write for bulletin No. 221 to Agricultural Ex¬ periment Station, Urbana, 111.
Tall Giant Snapdragon — Height 24 to 36 in.
APPLEBLOSSOM— Pink and white.
SILVER PINK— Trne.
EVENING SKY— Rose, yellow mouth and white throat ROSE — Brilliant rose Pink.
WHITE— Pure white. GARNET— Rose pink. PINK — Delicate pink. SCARLET— Bright. YELLOW— Rich yellow. MIXED— All colors.
ANY OF THE ABOVE— 1 oz. 80c ; lb. $8.00; T. pkt. 10c.
Haif Dwarf Snapdragon — Height 18th in.
NELROSE — Salmon pink. FIREFLAME— Scarlet, 1 hroat white.
QUEEN OF THE NORTH — White.
CRIMSON QUEEN— Crimson. D.4PHNE — Soft blush pink. DEFIANCE — Orange red.
FAWN — Pink and yellow. Ex¬ tra.
FIREBRAND— Rich deep red. GOLDEN QUEEN— Rich yellow. RUBY — Ruby red.
DARK SCARLET.
FIREFLY — Scarlet and white. CARMINE QUEEN— Rosy ear- mine, flowers fringed.
MONT BLANC — Pure white. ROSE QUEEN— Rich rose. MIXED— All colors.
(any OF THE ABOVE— 1 oz. 80c; lb. $8.00; T. pkt. 10c.
SNAPDRAGON SPECIÁL M1XTURE
Includes all the Giant half dwarf Snapdragon varieties named above, as well as many new sorts. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
ARALIA SIEBOLD1
Popular decorative house plant with dark green foliage of metallic lustre. Fresh seed arrives in April. Orders for seed can- not be filled before that time. 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
Arabis Alpina Grfl. Superba — Sweet Rocket
Hardy perennial of easy culture withstanding heat and scorch- 'ing sun even in quite poor soil. Resembles Alyssum in hábit and is covered with a sheet of glistening white flowers as soon as the snow disappears. Height 6 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.60.
Dwarf Snapdragon Tom Thumb
DWARF TOM THUMB SNAPDRAGON
WHITE — PINK — SCARLET— MIXED All large flowered varieties. Height 8 to 15 inches. T. Pkt 10c; oz. $1.00; lb. $8.50.
ANTIRHINUM GOLIATH
A new raee of Snapdragons bearing extra heavy, long massivu spikes of splendidly formed bloom, dosely placed on the stalks with individual flowers from 2 to 3 inches across. We offer these in a mixture in w'hich the predominating colors are shades of pink, yellow, pure white and a sprinkling of dark colors. Height 35 inches. T. pkt. 25c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $3.20.
Arctotl* Grandů
ARCTOTIS GRAND1S— AFRIČAN DAISY
A remarkably handsome annual forming much branched bushes about 3 feet high with flowers borne on long stems well above the foliage. The flowers are large and showy, being pure white on the upper surface, the reverse of the petals pále lilac-blue. Very easily raised. Blooms from early summer till killed by frost. An ex- quisite cut flower lasting in water over a week. Sow in frames in March or the open ground in May. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
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Columbine Long Spurred
ASCLEPIA TUBEROSA
Butterfly Weed. Hardy plant-, 2 to 3 ft. high with very showy flowers of brilliant scarlet, blooming in July and August. T. Pkt., 15c; 1-16 oz., 25c; 1-8 oz., 45c.
ASPERULA OD ORAT A — WALDMEISTER
A hardy perennial, easily raised from seed. Requires a shaded position and moist soil. Height 6 inches; háve plants 6 inches apart. The dried leaves retain their fragrance even ověř a period of years. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $6.40.
ASPERULA AZUREA SETOSA — A free flowering annual about 15 inches tall, suitable for bedding. rockeries, and shaded places. In bloom from May to August. Flowers blue and svveet scented. T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.80.
ARMERIA FORMOSA— SEA PINK
Beautiful hardy perennial plant, exeellent for cutting, produc- ing brilliantly colored large rosy red flowers that will last a long time in water. Height 1 foot. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00.
Armeria Cephalotes
Hardy perennial of easy culture and steady growth, doing well in almost any kind of soil, producing from dense, grass-like fol- iage masses of bloom carried on wiry stiff stems from early spring till fall. The flowers are round clover-like in shape, deep rose in color and retain their brilliance long time after cut. T. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00.
ASTILBE DAVIDU
A very beautiful hardy perennial bearing graceful spikes of rosy violét or mauve flowers. Fine for cutting. Awarded first class certiflcate in England by Royal Horticultural Society. New Height 6 ft. Easily raised from seed. T. Pkt. 30c; 1-32 oz. 40c.
AQUILEGIA— COLUMBINE
First rate cut flower. in bloom from Apríl to July. among the first of the cut flower perennials to bloom Will do well in partly shaded position as well as in full sunlight and once established re¬ quires no care. Perfeetly hardy. Two year old plants carried over in a cold frame over winter and planted out in a cool house latě in February will give a crop of splendid spikes three weeks before the outdoor crop. Plant a foot apart.
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S HYBRIDS- Extra large. long spurred flowers, in all imaginable colors. There are shades of pink. red, yellow, blue, purple, light and dark brown. etc., never before seen in columbines. Of vigorous growth. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 15c; y8 oz. 45c; oz. $3.00; lb. $38.00.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINE— Sepals deep blue, petals white.
Height 2 feet. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.40; lb. $18.00. ROSE QCEEN — The plants produce on long slender stalks in great profusion flowers of light to dark rose with white center and yellow anters. Height 2% feet, 1-16 oz. 35c; 1-8 oz. 65c, T. Pkt. 15c.
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS — Very vigorous growers with luxur- iant foliage and frequently over 3 feet in height. The colors of the flowers are most gorgeous; pure white, yellow, deep blue, lavender, mauve, chocolate. pále lilac, scarlet pink sal- mon, cerise, etc. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.00; lb. $24.00. SKINNERI— Scarlet. T. Pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 35c; oz. $2.40. CHRYSANTHA-Xellow. strong tall grower. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-16 oz 20c; oz. $1.60; lb. $18.00.
SELVER QUEEN — Flowers pure white. long spurred Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.00; lb. $26.00.
COPPER QUEEN — Large flowered, long spurred variety with broad petals of dark copper rod and straw colored corólla T Pkt 40c.
LEMON QUEEN— Robust growing varietv, blooms large. long I? 40red °f pIeasinS pale yellow. T. Pkt. 20e; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz.
AQUILEGIA DOUBLE MIXED — Many colors mixed. Height 2 to 3 feet. T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.00.
ARGEMONE— MEXIČAN POPPY
About 3 feet high with very ornamental pále green, spiny fql- iage, and produces an abundanee of poppy-like flowers of satiny textuře over 3 inches across of various shades from creamy white to rich yellow. Blooms from early sumruer till latě fall, and makes very pretty and ornamental plant in or out of bloom Annual fialf hardy. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $4.20.
AP IST OLOCHI A — DUTCHM AN’S PÍPĚ
One of the best perennial hardy climbing plants. When trained against a house or over a trellis it is matchless. Foliage is abund- ant and rich deep green. It is never bothered by insects. Flowers are smáli, but very pretty, yellow and brown mottled and curi- ously shaped. Grows to a height of 30 feet. Plants should be spaced a foot apart. 1 oz. $1.00; T. Pkt. 10c.
ARUNDO DONAX. Giant Reed — Absolutely hardv, rapidly grow¬ ing bamboo-like grass attaining a height from 5 to 15 ft. Although it succeeds almost in any soil does best near water. Grown for its showy foliage and silky plumes. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
ASPARAGUS
Both Asparagus Sprengheri and Plumosus will stand quite cool growing temperature but best results are obtained if grown in a night temperature of 50 degrees.
Sow in light sandy soil in well drained shallow flats at any time. December to April is especjally good period. You can grow it in solid beds, benches, boxes, bulb pans and even in hanging baskets. To do well Asparagus needs a bed of soil 8-10 inches deep. Most florists cut their own asparagus fronds when the mar- ket is high and buy when the price is down.
PLUMOSUS NANUS — Generally called Asparagus Fern, but the transposed name is really the correct one — Fern Asparagus. Soak the seed in warm water to hasten germination. Northern greenhouse grown.
1,000 seeds, $3.50; in lots of from 1 to 5 thousand $3.25; per thousand; 500 seeds $2.00; 100 seeds 45c; 10 seeds 10c. SPRENGHERI— 10,000 seeds, $7.50; 5,000 seeds, $4.00, 1 thousand seeds 85c; 100 seeds, 25c; 25 seeds, 10c.
ARABIS
Arabis will thrive and make a brave show early in the spring quite ahead of other flowers, in poorest soil and dry and hot posi¬ tion, where almost anything else will kill out. A good flower t( plant in places where other plants will not grow.
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ASTERS
A grand cut flower and a highly paying crop for that purpose. The most popular colors are the soft pink and lavender shades. They are extraordinarily showy when planted in masses and no flower will show off to better advantage than the aster in front of shrub- bery or to fill vacancies in the hard.v border. They will stand more cold than cabbage and can be sown or set out quite early. If sown as latě as June the first, will give a good fall bloom, even in the North.
LAVEJNDER GEM is the earliest cut flower variety, ROYAL the best for early market, DAYBREAK are ideál for pots, design work, bedding and borders. All these are extra good and early. MIKÁDU are medium early a good type of branching asters but they are not worth much for shipping. CREGO, OSTŘÍCH FEATHER, PEER- LESS PINK, HEART OR FRANCE, AUTUMN GLORY, AMERICAN BEAUTY, KING are all latě varieties. Of all asters KING is the best shipper and popular in cut flower markets. SENSATION is a high class cut flower variety and earlier than KING. Largest and most beautiful of all asters is CALIFORNIA GIANTS variety. The easiest aster to disbud is AMERICAN BEAUTY. In clean soil and on a piece of land with perfect drainage asters are seldom attacked by any kind of disease.
CULTURE — Sow outside the latter part of April, cover the seed not more than *4 of an inch, transplant into rows 2 feet apart and a foot apart in the row. If for bedding. space them foot apart each way.
If you want to seli the blooms, plant in rich soil, cultivate every two weeks until the buds appear, when you must stop all cultiva- tion and keep the patch clean by pulling the weeds by hand. When they start to bloom mulch with tobacco stems to kill the root lice and keep the weeds in check. In blooming time keep a sharp watch for black beetle. Go through the field three times a day. If the beetles do show up, put about a pint of water and a halfpint of gasoline in an old can and hold it under the bugs. They drop into it. These pests last only for a few days so the task is not as arduous as one might imagine. For early blooming the seed is sown in March in pots, boxes, hot beds or greenhouse, but nothing is gained by sowing earlier. Plants from seed sown in January or February will not bloom a bit earlier than from seeds sown in March.
In order to get choice extra large blooms you must not allow more than about 10 blooms to each plant. It will pay you to disbud, as choice flowers always seli for a good price.
In the South Asters suffer from blight much more than in the North. The florists there grow asters under glass only, use the cleanest dirt they háve and water them latě enough in the after- noon to prevent burning but in time, so that the foliage may get dry before night.
SUNSHINE — A single aster with a cushion center and twisted, some-
times quilled petals. A strong tall grower. Many colors mixed.
T. pkt. 25c; 1 oz. $2.00.
GIANT BRANCHING OR CREGO ASTER
Also known as : American Giant Branching, Semple’s Branching, Vick’s Branching.
A magniflcent American strain especially adapted to our climatic conditions. The plants form strong, branching bushes about 2 feet high bearing on long stems their handsome chrysanthemum-like flowers averaging 4 inches or more across. They come to bloom from 2 to 3 weeks after the average type thus lengthening the aster sea- son until after frost. Extremely free flowering and a grand cut flower.
AZURE BLUE, CRIMSON, FL12SH PINK, LAVENDER, PURPLE, ROSE PINK, SHELL PINK, WHITE, YELLOW, MIXED— Any of the above: 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $10.00; T. pkt. 10c;
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER
The best early aster, usually in full bloom, weeks before most other sorts begin to blossom. Plants are about 15 inches high, of graceful spreading hábit ; flowers of good size borne on long stems, making them valuable for cutting.
KOSE PINK, FLESH, LIGHT BLUE, WHITE, SCARLET, DARK BLUE, MIXED— Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $8.00.
THE ROYAL ASTER
In size like Crego Aster, earlier, remaining in bloom for a longer period, the petals are broad, distinctly shell-shaped, giving an effect of shading that enhances the beauty of the color produc- ing a striking effect. Splendid for bouquets. Height about 2 feet.
BLUE, WHITE, SHELL PINK, ROSE PINK, LAVENDER, PUR¬ PLE, MIXED.— T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
ASTERMUM ASTER
This is a new race of asters. It resembles the Comet variety but the blooms are larger and more perfect, approaching in form the chrysanthemum more than any other variety. The plants are of strong upright growtli with 12 to 15 strong stems 20 inches long, each carrying a flower of perfect form.
DARK LAVENDER, KOSE PINK, SiNOW WHITE, MIXED.— Any of the above: T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00.
KING ASTER
These háve very narrow petals like needles, are very double and bloom from August to October. Invaluable for cutting. Height 20 inches.
BLACKISH BLUE, CRIMSON, LAVENDER, SHELL PINK, BKIL- LIANT ROSE, WHITE, MIXED.— Any of the above: 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $10.00; T. pkt. 10c.
Crego Aster
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Aster Giant Ostrich Feather
GIANT OSTŘÍCH FEATHER ASTER
This is the finest type of the Giant Comet oř Ostřích Feather type of Asters. The plants are strong growers, at- tain a height of about 30 inches and bloom in August. The flowers are borne on long stems and as a cut flower cannot 1)6 excelled.
BRIDE— White and Pink — BRILLIANT CARMINE, WHITE, SOFT, PINK, ROSE, CRIMSON, DARE BLUE, VIOLEŤ BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, LAVENDER, MIXED. Any of the above: 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $11.00; T. pkt. 10c.
THE MIKÁDO ASTER
Petals are narrow, very long and gracefully reflexed. The outer petals show to their full extent, while gradually toward the center they bend and curi on each other in such magnificent disorder as to make the fluffiest aster we háve ever seen. Height about 2 feet.
DARK VIOLEŤ, WHITE ROCHESTER, LAVENDER PINK ROCHESTER, ROSE PINK, MIXED. Any of the above: 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; T. pkt. 10c; lb. $9.50.
DAYBREAK ASTER
Karly flowering variety, plants 2 feet high, ereet and of very robust hábit, withstanding unfavorable weather better than most other asters; flowers very large, very double, with petals curving outward instead of folding in, making it one of the best for decora- tive pnrposes.
LIGHT BLCE, WHITE, ROSE PINK, SHELL PINK. FIERY SCAR- EET, VIOEET, MIXED.— Any color: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60 ; lb. $18.00.
CALIFORNIA GIANTS ASTERS
A new strain of non-lateral branching type with mam- moth sized flowers ranging from 5 to 6 inches across, bóra on long, stiff stems 2 feet in length. The seed we offer was raised for us by a specialist in California and there is no better seed to be had anywhere.
PEACH BLOSSOM, LIGHT BLUE, DEEP ROSE, DARK PURPLE, MIXED. — Any of the above: T. pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 35c; 1-8 oz. 60c; oz. $4.00.
SPECIÁL MIXTURE OF TALL ASTERS
Composed of the finest large flowered tall growing var- ieties, covering the widest range of colovs. Every care is taken, not the slightest detail overlooked to make this mix- ture the most valuable and besides varieties listed in this catalogue, it contains new creations in asters especially pur- chased for this mixture. Lb. $12.00; oz. $1.00; T. Pkt. 10c.
HARDY ASTER
MIXED — In bloom during summer and fall, good for cutting, showing up well in almost any arrangement especially in sprays and wreaths with other flowers. Our mixture contains best varieties early and latě as well as dwarf and tall. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
Aster Heart of France
HEART OF FRANCE — Tall growing variety of the branch¬ ing type. Flower stems long, blooms medium large, fully double to the center, of deep, ruby red color. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20; lb. $15.00.
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTER
These resemble the well known Crego Asters but the flowers are larger, extra double and are borne on stout very long stem. Height 2 to 3 feet.
An ideál cut flower variety with extra large full heads, borne on long, stout stems, with no laterals, thus obviating the necessity for disbudding.
CARMINE RO SE— PURPLE— LAVENDER— WHITE— SEP-
TEMBER PINK — MIXED. Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; lb. $20.00.
OTHER ASTERS
AUTUMN GLORV — The flowers are very double, very large, borne on long stiff stems of pure shell pink color. Its most distinctive characteristic is that it blooms later and comes at a time when other asters are nearly gone and before Chrysanthemums are ready. A valuable va¬ riety for every florist. T Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; 1 oz. $1.60.
BALL’S WHITE — Blooms very large and very double, born on long stout stems. Of branching hábit, medium early in season. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.50; lb. $14.00. LAVENDER GEM — Most charming. The flowers are of a true lavender shade and the petals are gracefully curled and twisted, and the blooms are borne on long stems. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; lb. $20.00.
PEERLESS MNK — The flowers are enormous, globular in shape, many five inches across, of a most delightful and pleasing rich shell pink. First flowers appear about the middle of August, but the plant is at its zenith about four weeks later. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. CRIMSON GIANT — Plants of upright growth, about 30 inches tall, flowers large, double, bright crimson and very sliowy. The color of Crimson Giant is one of the most fascinating, especially so when viewed from a distance. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20.
SENSATION — Dark, rich, ox-blood red, of free branching hábit, about 18 inches high, the double flowers averaging about 3 inches in diameter. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.60.
CROWN ASTERS
Very beautiful variety of Aster of the Comet type with flowers 3 to 5 inches across. The center of the flower is a crown of pure white surrounded by pink, blue or scarlet. T. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. $1.00.
SINGLE ASTER — The blooms of these are very graceful, the petals long with but very smáli yellow centers. Our mixture contains every color. Height 2% feet. T. Pkt 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $10.00.
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BALLOON
VINE
(Love-in-a-Puff) A rapid growing annual climber, attaining a height of 10 to 15 feet. A favorite with children for the white fiowers are followed by inflated seed ves- sels which are balloon sbaped; the vine is liter- ally covered with them. Plant six inches apart. 1 oz. 10c; lb. 90c; T. pkt. 5c.
DOUBLE BALSAMS— LADY SLIPPER
Our balsams produce masses of beautiful brilliant col- ored double fiowers and for quality they cannot be excelled. To grow fine specimens they should not be closer than 18 inches apart. Tender annual. Height 18 to 20 inches. WHITE— YELLOW— DARK BLUE— CRIMSON SPOTTED— LILAC— PINK— SCARLET— MIXED. Any color. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80.
GOLIATH MIXED — Robust growing varietý with large double fiowers. Height 4 feet. Fine for groups or flowering hedges. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00.
ROSE FLOWERED BALSAM — Flowers double in all colors. T pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.20.
! TAEL BALSAMS MIXED — Flowers mostly double in every color. Oz. 15c; lb. $1.60; T. pkt. 5c.
BALSAM APPLE AND PEAR
Annual climbers with yellow blossoms and beautiful foliage. The fruits when ripe burst suddenly open, scatter- ing its seed and showing a brilliant carmine interior. Fine for trellises. Haif hardy annual. Height 10 feet.
BALSAM APPLE— T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.00.
BALSAM PEAR— T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.80.
BALSAM APPLE AND PEAR MIXED— T. Pkt. 10; oz. 25c; lb. $3.20.
BABTISIA AUSTRALIS— FALŠE INDIGO
(Falše Indigo). Easily grown from seed and never win- ter-kills. While it produces blue pea-shaped fiowers on spikes six inches long, it is really a foliage plant more than anything else; the foliage is clover-like, neat, clean and rich dark green. Věry fine for permanent border. Plant nine inches apart. Grows 2 feet tall. T. Pkt. 10c; % oz. i 30c; oz. $1.80.
BARTONIA AUREA
An annual well worth planting. It is showy, easily grown and succeeds in any soil or situation, but must be sheltereď from strong winds. The fiowers are of a bright metalic yellow, about three inches across, and very frag- rant. As it does not transplant readily, it is best sown in rows afterwards thinning to six inches apart. Height 2 feet. T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.
SOW MORE SNAPDRAGONS
You can use the bloom at any time of the year. If you will grow them from seed instead of from cuttings, you will hardly háve them diseased. Whenever there is an empty space in the greenhouse, fill up with snapdragons.
BEGONIA
Culture for Varieties Offered by Cs: Sow indoors in January and February in shallow boxes, usiug leaf mould and some coarse sand in the soil. Sinooth the surface of the soil, sprinkle the seed thlnly on top and press the seed in with a piece of smooth board. Neyer cover the seed with soil. Cover the box with a piece of glass raised a bit so the air can enter; keep the soil moist by spraying in a fine mist. Transplant when the plants are large enough to handle.
For winter blooming or early spring blooming sow from August to September. Begonias are tender perennials and must never be planted outside until the weather is thoroughly settled. They require a shady, moist situation and lots of water during the growing period. Never water while the sun is shining as this causes the leaves to růst. All Begonias are slow growers and for the first two months they seem to make no progress wliatever, but they are Corning just the same, and if the seed, is sown in January you will háve liushy plants in 4’s by the middle of May.
GUSTAV KNAAKE— Blooms almost two inches across, fiery red, produced on balí shaped compact, pále green bushy plants, 10 inches tall, unexcelled for bedding or pots. Of easy culture. Sown from April to early Fall, blooms throughout the whole summer. T. pkt. 40c; 1-64 oz. $1.25; 1-32 oz. $2.25.
BEGONIA VERNON— A fine bedding sort with rich red flow- ers and glossy bronze-red foliage. T. pkt. 10c; 1-32 oz., 30c; 1-16 oz. 50c; 1-8 oz. 85c; % oz. $1.50.
SEMPERFLORENS ALBA— Grows in symmetrical compact form and the plants are literally covered with pure white fiowers which droop gracefully in large panicles. Leaves glossy green. Vigorous grower and constant bloomer. 1-32 oz. 30c; T. Pkt. 20c.
SEMPERFLORENS ERFORDIA— Everblooming variety, flow- ers bright rosy pink. T. Pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. 85c; 1-32 oz. $1.50.
PRIMA DONNA — Flowers very large of clear pink color, deepening to red towards the center. T. pkt. 40c; 1-64 oz. $2.00; 1-32 oz. $3.50.
GRACILIS LUMINOSA — Exceptionally sturdy and unques- tionably one of the choicest bedding sorts in existence. Flowers large, perfect and plentiful and never out of bloom. Color the brightest scarlet. T. Pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. 85c; 1-32 oz. $1.50.
TUBEROUS ROOTED HYBRIDS — Of great value for sum¬ mer decorating or window gardening, producing fiowers of gigantic size often 6 inches across. The colors range from white and vivid scarlet through shades of bright bronze yellow, light and dark crimson, orange, ruby-red, rose and pink. Our seed has been saved from selected fiowers, is carefully hybridized and will produce tubers in six months. Single mixed. T. Pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. $1.25; 1-32 oz. $2.25.
GEGONIA — GLORY OF ERFURT— A new begonia of the sem- perfiorens type, the finest kind for pots and bedding with large, intense glowing crimson red fiowers almost three inches in length and inch and a half across. A profuse bloomer and a variety that is destined to become highly popular. T. pkt. 50c; 1-64 oz. $1.75.
BEGONIA SPECIÁL MIXTURE — Contains Semperflorens and Gracilis varieties in equal proportions. T. Pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. $1.75; 1-32 oz. $3.25.
BELLIS— DOUBLE DAISY
Lovely edging perennials with cheerful button-shaped fiowers ln early spring. They thrive in moist and somewhat shady situations. They must be transplanted every year and in our climate protected over winter with a layer of about 4 inches of straw. They grow readily from seed and should be sown indoors in February or March or in August in a cold frame and protected over winter. Treated thus they will bloom abundantly early in the spring. Plant 4 inches apart.
SNOWBA1L — Large, double white fiowers. T. pkt. 10c: 1-8 oz. 30c; 1 oz. $1.50.
LONGrELLOW- Pink. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $1.50.
FINE DOUBLE MIXEI) — T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.50. MONSTROSA WHITE — Produces floweTs almost as big as a good sized aster, borne on long stiff stems. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.50.
MONSTROSA PINK— T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 45c; oz. $3.00.
MONSTROSA MIXED— Pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.80.
COEUMN DAISV — Grows upright, is very compact, fiowers large and double, snow white, and ideál as a pot plant as well as for bed¬ ding. A splendid new flower. T. pkt. 15c: ys oz. 40c; oz. $3 00.
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Bellis Monstrosa
Blue Láce Flower
BIRD OF PARADISE FLOWER
Věry beautiful, easily raised. The flowers resemble a gaudy colored humming bird. Makes a fine house plant. Not hardy in the North. Height 5 feet. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60.
BOCCONIA CORDATA— PLUME POPPY
Věry showy and quite unlike the regular poppy in that the flowers are smáli, creamy white and are borne on long stems quite above the massive foliage. Height 6 feet.
Plant in the shrubbery at the back of a wide border to fill out corner or in the angle of two walls. Mulch with manure over winter and, for finest results, cut off the suckers. You are sure of success with this hardy peren- nial in planting from seed; and you’ll be delightedí with results. Oz. 70c; % oz. 15c; T. Pkt. 10c.
BRACHYCOME— SWAN RIVER DAISY
IBERIDIFOLLA BLUE — A profuse flowering annual with blue flowers an inch across, resembling those of ciner- aria, suitable for pot culture. Height 9 inches. 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 90c; T. Pkt. 10c; lb. $8.00.
BRACHYCOME MIXEI) — The colors are blue, white violet and pink. T. Pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 15t; oz. 80c; lb. $7.00.
BRÍZA MAXIMA— quacking GRASS
An annual ornamental grass, most valuable for bou- quets, either fresh or dried. The heart shaped seeds are on slender stems and constantly in motion. This grass is of at least the same value as Gypsophyla for bouquet work. Height 15 inches. T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.25.
BROWALLIA— AMETHYST
SPECIOSA MAJOR — This can be grown in the poorest soil and makes a grand bedding plant, blooming profusely all through our hot dry summers, until frost. The flowers are of the most brilliant ultramaríne color. Fine for baskets or vases but especially valuable as a pot plant for winter, and early spring flowering. Should be sown early in the spring and set out about the mid- dle of May. If sown in August or September will make a fine pot plant, in bloom in the spring. Tender annual. Height 12 inches. T. Pkt. 10c; 1,000 seeds 60c. BROWALIA ELATA MIXED — An annual actually covered with elegantly formed blossoms of white, blue or purp- lish crimson, splendid for cutting, bedding or as a house plant. Will do well even in poor soil, withstands heat and drought and as soon as better known will be im- mensely popular. Sow the seed early in the spring and plant outdoors when danger of frost is past. For win¬ ter blooming sow in August and cut back several times to make the plants branch out. Space foot apart. Height 18 inches. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
BLUE LÁCE FLOWER
An annual, producing from July till frost delicate laced flowers of dainty pále blue color, excellent for cutting. Easy to raise. Grow in sandy soil and never overwater and you will raise a crop of flowers that everybody will admire.
Sow direct to where the plants are to stand as they will not bear transplanting. Thin out to stand 6 inches apart. Height 2-3 feet. T. Pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 20c; oz. $1.20; lb. $10.00.
BOLTONIA LATISQUAMA— Hardy native plant covered with pink daisy-like flowers during summer and fall. Height 3-4 feet. T. pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
CALENDULA— POT MARIGOLD
An annual, 2-3 feet tall, producing very large, double, brilliantly colored flowers on long, stiff stems if grown in moist and COOL atmosphere with plenty of room to develop. The first blooms are apt to be short-stemmed and must be pinched out to insure long-stemmed blooms to come. Never allow the plants to form seeds, grow them in a night temper- ature of 45 to 60 degrees, plant in rows a foot apart and six inches apart in the rows or pot the plants and plače them foot apart on the benches. To get bloom for Thanksgiving, sow early in August, sow in September to succeed chrysan- themums and towards the end of February to get bloom in May. Calendula is a cool weather plant, during summer when it is hot and dry, even the best strains produce under- sized and mostly single flowers.
LEMON KING — Large double lemon yellow flowers. METEOR — Large double yellow, each petal striped with orange.
FINEST MEXED — All the above sorts.
Any of the above, except where noted: T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.60.
CALENDULA— CRIMSON KING
CAMPFIRE OR SENSATION — A new and very superior forc- ing strain of calendula bearing extremely double, un- usually large flowers on extra long, strong stems, of deep orange with a sheen of crimson, especially prom¬ inent under artificial light. Comes 100 per cent double and created a sensation wherever shown. T. pkt. 40c; 14 oz. 80c; oz. $3.00.
Gardening and flower growing is a business where there is no end to learning. To be successful both the gardener and florist must possess a vast amount of technical knowl- edge, more so than in any other occupation we know of.
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Calendula Orange King
CALENDULA ORANGE KÍNG
Of all Calendulas this is the best. Flowers very large, double of rich orange color.
CHOICEST QUALITY for greenhouse forcing. T. Pkt. 15c; oz. 80c; % lb. $3.00.
STANDARD QUALITY for garden culture. T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1 lb. $1.60.
BALJ7S ORANGE CALENDULA — A selection from Orange King, very large and double. T. pkt. 25c; !4 oz. 65c; oz. $2.60.
CACALIA — FLORA’S PAÍNT BRUSH
Easily grown annual with flowers resembling a minia¬ tuře brush in many colors. Height 12 incbes.
COCCINEA MIXED — T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $4.00.
CALCEOALARIA
If you want to advertise yourself in a clever way, draw more trade and make more money, grow Calceoalaria. The unique pocket-like flowers, entirely different in form from all other flowers, all in shades of yellow, pink and red, mar- velously tigred and spotted, are sure to attract attention and create admiration. The great beauty of this flower will start people talking that will do you good. Culture same as for Cineraria. Early in the spring you will háve fine specimens in 6 inch pots, ready to win money and new customers. To minimize the danger from aphis stand the plants on tobacco stems and renew these as the strength is losL DWABF TIGRED AND ŠELF COLORED MIXED — T Pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. $1.75; 1-32 oz. $3.30.
CALLIRHOE INVOLUCRATA
Hardy perennial with riehly colored pink like blooms in red, pink, yellow, buff, well worth growing. Height 1 foot T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.00.
IT IS NOT THE SEED,
it is the benefit derived that counts.
OUR SEEDS
will benefit you. They are of the highest class — in many cases the products of our own seed farms.
CALLIOPSIS
Free flowering half hardy annuals of the easiest culture, doing well in sunny position, excellent for cutting and massing.
Sow where they are to stand, thin out to nine inches apart. By keeping the old flowers cut off the plants will bloom until frost.
GOLDEN RAY — Of dwarf , compact, even growth ; flowers clear yellow with smáli garnet eye.
GOLDEN WAYE — Flowers yellow with a circle of chestnut brown, around the eye. Height 2 feet.
RADIATA TIGER SPOTTED — The flowers are attractively marbled and spotted with red maroon on rich yellow ground. Height 8 inches.
CRDISON KING — Color rich velvety crimson garnet. Height 9 inches.
ANY OF THE ABOYE — T Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $2.00.
CORONATA MAXIMA — This is the largest flowered variety. Golden yellow, spotted with brown. T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $3.00.
CALLIOPSIS DWARF MIXED — T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.; lb. $1.80. CALLIOPSIS TALL 3IIXED — T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.80.
CaUiopsis Dwarf Mixed
CAMPANULA— BELL FLOWER
Of easiest culture, growing in either sunny or partly shaded positions. Can be treated as annuals or biennials. By sowing the seed early, either indoors or under glass and transplanting as soon as the weather becomes settled, they will bloom the first year.
Or seed may be sown outdoors in April or May, trahs- planted to rich soil in August or September, and given light protection over winter. These plants will bloom the fol- lowing year.
Campanula pyramidalis is the showiest of the perennial varieties and a clump in bloom is beautiful and striking.
Try Campanula Calycanthema if you are growing flow¬ ers to seli, for you’ll find any number of purchasers at your own price. The grand deep blue flowering is the best var¬ iety.
Plant Pyramidalis a foot apart; the others in our list 6 inches apart.
CAMPANULA CARPATICA (Harebell). — A hardy vigorous variety about 18 inches tall, beautiful for groups and edgings as well as for the rockery. BLUE — WHITE — MIXED. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20, lb. $16.00.
Gladioli at lowest prices; clean, healthy bulbs of our own growing. See page 10S.
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CAMPANULA — Continued Campanula Calycanthema — Cup and Saucer
The bells of this variety háve a large calyx of same color as the flower, resembling a cup and saucer. Extreme- ly showy. An excellent cut flower. Culture same as for pansies. Fall sown seed will make flowering piants next spring.
ULIJE, PINK, WHITE MIXED — Any color: T. Pkt., 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60.
Campanula Medium — Canterbury Bells
Popular old fashioned variety with attractive large bells. CAJIPANULA MEDIUM BLUE — T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; 1b. $4.00. MEDIUM MIXED— T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; 1b. $4.00.
CAMPANULA PERSICIFOLÍ A BIG BELL
Campanula Persicifolia Big Bell has flowers nearly double the size of the old variety, the bells are wide open and the whole plant is of a fine round form, very beautiful and excellent as a pot plant as well as for cutting.
BIG BELL WHITE— BIG BELL BLUE— BIG BELL MIXED —Any color. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 60c; 1-8 oz. $1.10; oz. $8.00.
CAMPANULA PYRAMID ALIS
(Chimney Bell Flower.) Hardy perennial. Of all campa- nulas this is the showiest and flnest variety. The flower spikes are crowded with numerous large blue salver- shaped flowers forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high. Very conspicuous and beautiful. T. Pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60.
CAMPANULA PRIMULAEFOLL4 — Imposing, tall growing, free flowering, hardy perennial variety with large beau¬ tiful lilac blue flowers. A first class cut flower. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
CAMPANULA SPECIÁL MIXTURE — This contains all of the best perennial varieties as listed with a good propor- tion of new and rare sorts. T. Pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60.
CANARY BIRD VINE
A beautiful rapid annual climber, a variety of nastu- tium with clean, handsome foliage and charming little can- ary-colored blossoms bearing a fancied resemblance to a bird with its wings half expanded. Culture the same as for nasturtium. T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; 1b. $3.00.
Campanula Carpatica.
We seli Yz ounces at ounce rate, % pounds at pound rate.
Candytuft Umbellata
CANDYTUFT — IBERIS
Sliowy piants of easy cultivation, furnishing a wealth of bloom Fine for bouquets for ribboning or dwarf beds. Florists should sow in August and September and give the piants slight protection over winter. Fall sown piants will bloom from May to July and bear flowers of extra fine quality. Sown early in spring will bloom from July to September. For Mothers’ and Memoriál Days sow in the later part of December and grow up in two in pots. Or you can sow in an exhausted lettuce or chrysanthemum bed, space the piants 8 inches apart and you will get an enormous amount of higli class bloom, even without pinching in a house with carnation temperature.
To increase the size of flowers for cut flowers some of the branch- es should be removed. For eontinuous blooming sow every two weeks. They are easily forced into bloom during winter. The best variety for cut flowers is Empress. Of the perennial varieties Gibral- tarica is the flnest, blooming from March to June, but never attains more than 2 feet in height. If left undisburbed vůli form fine bush with dense foliage. Hardy but needs some protection over winter. Plant six inches apart.
EMPRESS DIPROYED — This is the flnest of all the white varieties, producing spikes 6 inches long and 3 inches across. Unsurpassed for outdoor bedding and exten- sively ušed for forcing. Height 18 inches. T. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 40c; 1 lb. $4.00.
GIANT HYACINTE FLOWERED — Pure white, reseleeted florisťs strain, extra. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; lb. $5.00.
QUEEN OF ITALY — The flowers are rosy white, extra large, the piants dwarf and compact, exceedingly free flower¬ ing, the foliage dark green. Height 8 in. Highly valu- able for pots, borders and cutting. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.00.
GIBRALTARICA HYBRIDA — White flowers, shading to lilac. A fine perennial variety. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
SEMPERYIRENS — Completely covered with heads of pure white flowers in spring; much ušed for cemeteries, rock- eries, etc. Perennial. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.00.
CANDYTUFT UMBELLATA
Profusely flowering easily raised annual with dainty flowers. fine for bouquets as well . as bedding. Sow outdoors early 'in spring and you will get blooming piants from July to September. Or plant the seed early in the fall in rows foot apart, thin out to 4 inches apart in the row, give protection over winter and your piants will bloom in May and June. - If sown early in the greenhouse, will bloom for Decoration Day.
CRIMSON, WHITE, SOFT PINK, EAVENDER, MIXED. Any of the above : T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.40.
CMBELX.ATA ROSE CARDINAL — New. Most excellent sort for cutting with glistening rich deep pink flowers. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 1 lb. $3.60.
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Margareth Carnation
CARNATION
Haif hardy perennial. Height 20 inches. Sow the seed early in spring in a shallow box fllled with good garden soil mixed about half with coarse sand. Cover the seed lightly. When the plants háve a few leaves set them out.
SPECIÁL CARNATION MIXTURE — This mixture includes all the finest strains of sweet scented carnations. Such as Giant Margareth, Chabauds, Giant Fancy, Malmaison, Giant of Nice, Rivieria Markét, Dwarf Vienna, etc. Out of these seeds anyone can raise flowers as large as the best florisťs Carnation. The plants may be lifted in Sep- tember, potted and will bloom all winter in the house. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 35c; 1-8 oz. 55c; 1 oz. $4.00. MARGARETH — The Marguerite Carnation is ready to bloom in about five months after sowing. No matter at what time of the year the seed is sown this carnation comes into bloom in five months and it can be had in bloom at any time of the year early in spring, in the winter, etc. The flowers are very large, from 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
WHITE. PINK, CRIMSON, YELLOW, VIOLEŤ, STRIPED, MIXED — Any color. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. GIANT OF NICE — Flowers 3 inches across, mostly double.
T. Pkt. 20c; 1-32 oz. $1.25; 1-16 oz. $2.40.
GRENADIN RED — Fine for pots. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.00.
DIVARF VIENNA — Hardy and strongly scented. Bloom next year from seed. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; 1 oz. $1.00. i AMERICAN CARNATIONS — Best in the world, blooming practically all year round. 100 seeds 80c; 10 seeds 15c. CANARINA CAMPANULA — A magnificient plant for hang- ing baskets with many large bell-shaped flowers of orange purple color, veined red and bordered deep scar- let. Does well in partial shade, also makes a good cut flower. Hardy perennial climber. Height 8 feet. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 40c.
Chinese Woolflower
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER
CELOSIA CHILDSII — A beautiful variety, 2-3 feet. liigh, fairly compact and bushy, producing large attractive heads of feathery flowers, fine for fresh or dried bouquets. The colors are: CRIMSON— PINK— YELLOW— MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
CANNA— INDIÁN SHOT
CANNA GIANT FIOWEUED MIXED — (Indián Shot). Easily rnised from seed. Soak the seeds in warm water until tliey show signs of swelling, then sow in saridy loam and keep in warm plače: when up to the seeond leaf they may be set out, The seedlings bloom the first summer and since the seed is saved by ourselves from the finest large fiowered vai-ieties, such as Panama, Enrelta, etc., you may be able to raise seedlings of rare benutv. T. pkt. 10c; oz. Kle; lb. $4.00.
CARDINAL CLIMBER
A variety of Cypress Vine. Leaves finely cut like those of Jap- anese Maples, flowers brilliant searlet, the whole vine being prac¬ tically covered with them. Bloom from early summer until frost, Very desirable. Hardy annual. Height 20 ft. Soak seed in warm water before sowing. Sow seed in the permanent location ; thin to a foot apart. Plant when the weather is settled and warm. T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 80c.
CAHTHA3IUS TINCTORIUS
A thistle-like annual plant, about 3 feet high. The heads carried on long stiff stalks are very ornamental and excellent for dry bouquets. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.50.
CATANANCHE MIXED
A splendid hardy perennial strawflower, excellent for cutting, bearing on the long slender stems, flowering heads two inches across, with wide, fiat-toothed, blue or blue and white rays of elegant ap- pearance. Blooms in June, July and August, and grows 2 feet tall, Our mixture contains the coerula and coerula alba varieties, one blue, the other blue and white. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 45c.
CERASTIUM TOMENTOSUM
SNOW IN SUMMER
Hardy perennial of dwarf, compact growth, with wooly white leaves, bearing great numbers of white flowers, much ušed for edging and as a rock plant. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 10c; 1-16 oz. 20c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $1.60.
CELOSIA— COCKSCOMB
The crested varieties are very showy and striking and for bold effects there is hardly a flower that will answer the purpose better. The dwarf varieties are fine as pot plants. The plumed varieties are less showy and are of too straggling growth to be of much value as garden plants but are useful as dried plants. The new Chinese Woolflower or Celosia Childsii is a nice neat plant and when dried fur- nishes valuable materiál for winter bouquets. Sow in May outdoors in rich ground and water freely for best results. Plant 8 inches apart.
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CELOSIA COCKSCOMB VARIETIES
CELOSIA TŘES THIERS — Combs large velvety, crimson. Věry dwarf. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. $1.00.
GLASGOW PRIZE — Věry fine dwarf form with deep velvety crimson combs. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. CRESTED COCKSCOMB DWARF MIXED— Contains highly improved dwarf growing varieties in all colors, sucb as red, pink, yellow, white, violeť, etc., T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
CRESTED COCKSCOMB TALL MIXED— Oz. 30c; lb. $3 20; T. pkt. 10c.
CELOSIA FEATHERED VARIETIES
PLUMOSA MAGNIFIGA — Feathered Cockscomb. Mixed.
Height 30 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.00. CELOSIA PRIDE OF GOULD — Does not come true from seed. You may expect almost anything in the way of flowers. Some flowers will be shaped like an Ostrich Plume, others will come near Cbinese Wool flower, still others will bear a multitude of slender tail-like flowers and all these in all kinds of very bright colors and every one beautiful. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 50c.
CELOSIA CHILDSII — Same as Chinese Woolflower which see. PLUMED COCKSCOMB MIXED— Oz. 30c; lb. $3.20; T. pkt. 10c.
CELOSIA CHRYSANTHEFLORA
Produces blooms on round, thin but stout stems 2 feet long or longer, of immense proportions more or less round, resembling the largest Japanese chrysanthemums. As all celosias it varies in shape of its blooms, also there is a per- centage of flowers born on stems more or less flattened. The plants are 4 or 5 feet tall, with numerous branches at the base of the plants, each branch terminating in an attractive bloom fine for fresh or dried boquets. It originated in Kansas City where the florists were selling selected and perfect blooms for as high as $1.50 each.
CELOSIA CHRYSANTHEFLORA CRIMSON— Seed saved only from perfect blooms. Although we are growing this seed for some time and are roguing it rigidly, it contains a smáli percentage of off colors. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 30c. CELOSIA CHRYSANTHEFLORA MIXED— The colors are crimson, yellow, orange, violet, white and many inter- mediate shades. This is still less fixed than the above, the plants growing from 2 to 5 feet tall with some blooms perfectly round and others nearly fiat, all beautiful, never failing to bring forth admiration. T. pkt. 10c; 1-16 oz. 25c.
CEPHALARIA ALPINA
Robust and rather coarse, hardy perennial plant, suitable for rear of borders when bold effects are desired. Flowers light yellow shaped like those of scabiosa. Blooms in June and July. Height 5 ft. T. pkt. 5c; 1-8 oz. 10c; 1 oz. 45c.
CHRISTMAS PEPPER
Sow under glass early in the spring set out when danger of frost is over 15 inches apart each way. Before frost and not until the plants are full of berries, lift the plants and put in 4 inch pots and grow them on in the greenhouse. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
CHEIRANTHUS ALLIONI
Hardy Siberian Wallflower, Georgeous bright yellow flowers from early till frost if the seed pods are removed. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
CENTAUREA AMERIČANA
An annual, bearing on long stout stems, flowers 6 inches in diameter of lilac rose color with petals or rays so slender and so airily arranged that they resemble a feather. Of great beauty and splendid for cutting. Height 2 ft.
Differs from other centaureas in being a hot weather plant, that is at its best during July and August. Not suitable for forcing like other Centaureas. When cut while only partly open, lasts for days in prime condition.
LILAC — WHITE — MIXED — Any color. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.20; lb. $15.00.
CENTAUREA MONTANA — Hardy perennial growing 2 feet high with large feathery flowers. BLUE — WHITE — MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
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Centaurea Imperalis Bridegroom
CENTAUREA
CULTURE— Sow outdoors after danger from frost, cover the seed *4 inch deep. Transplant to stand foot apart. To get flowering plants in May sow under glass in January. Transplant when the seedlings háve developed 2 to 3 true leaves and plant in the open when danger of frost is past. Candidissima should be sown as soon as possible after Janu¬ ary lst, and Gymnocarpa soon after February lst, to get fair sized plants for spring use. Use sandy soil and grow in a temperature averaging 60 degrees.
Centaurea Imperialis — Sweet Sultán
Produces long stemmed blossoms 3 to 4 inches across of graceful airy effect, and most deliciously fragrant— the colors are from glistening white through shades of red, from flesh pink to crimson and through blues from silver lilac to royal purple. If cut scarcely opened they will last for 10 days in water. Of easiest culture. Height 2 to 3 feet.
WHITE, LILAC, CRIMSON, SUAYEOLENS— Yellow. FAVORITE— Brilliant rose. SPLENDENS— Purple. BRIDGEGROOM — Heliotrope, extra large. MIXED.
Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.50.
CENTAUREA CYANUS — CORNFLOWER
CENTAUREA CYANUS or Bacheloťs Button if sown in Au¬ gust will give an early winter crop of splendid flowers, in a cool greenhouse. Start the seeds in pots or sow thinly direct into beds.
DOUBLE PINK, DOUBLE BLUE, DOUBLE MIXED.
Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.50. CENTAUREA CYANUS DOUBLE BLUE— (Cornflower). This is identical in color to the popular single blue variety, but being a full double flower it takés fewer of them to make a nice boquet and is better in every way. Annual. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.50.
ODORATA MARGARITAE. New. Beautiful, large, pure, white, sweetly scented flowers, highly valuable for cut¬ ting. T. pkt. 10c; 18 oz. 15c; oz. $1.10.
CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA— (Busty Miller). An orna- mental leaved plant, forming a round bush of silvery fern-like leaves. Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets and pots, and particularly effective as an edging to a bed of dark leaved cannas or scarlet sage. Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 30c; lb. $4.00.
CENTAREA CANDIDISSIMA COMPACTA — Fine plant for borders and ornamental gardening growing 10 inches high. Its leaves are thick and velvety and of silvery gray color. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20.
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CINERARIA
A grand fiower. The blooms are of velvet like textuře in every color of the rainbow, with attractive, large raised discs, splendidly proportioned. The plant is of neat hábit, the foliage luxuriant, delightful to behold, winning money and new customers to the florist. Easily raised. Sow the seed from June to August in pans, using half leaf mould and half sand. When the plants háve two well formed leaves and two more just coming on, plače them in smáli pots. When ready to repot use again leaf mould, mixing it this time wlth one-eighth part of coarse bone meal. When the plants are ready for large pots, use half leaf mould and half compost, Keep the plants as near the glass as possible except when they are ready to bloom, when they should be kept at a greater distance from the glass. Give plenty of air and al- ways watch for aphis. Keep the plants cool, 40 at night and 60 degrees during the day is right.
HALF DWARF M IX E 1) — -This mixture contains the choicest, large flowered prize varieties, raised by a European spec- ialist, and represents the cream of the largest collection of specimens in Europe. T. pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. $1.50; 1-32 oz. $2.90; 1-8 oz. $11.00.
CINERARIA GIGANTHEA — Dark red with white. T. pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. $2.50.
CINERARIA GIGANTHEA — Blue with white. T. pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. $2.50.
CINERARIA GIGANTHEA MATADOR — Scarlet. T. pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. $1.75.
CINERARIA— FOLIAGE VARIETIES
CINERARIA MARITDIA CANDIDISSIMA (Dusty Miller)—
White leaved plant ušed for bedding, vases, etc. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.40.
CDÍERARIA MARITIMA DIAMOND— The foliage is snow white, finely laciniated and broad. Nothing finer for bed¬ ding. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.50.
Chrysanthemum — Annual Varieties
BRIDAL ROBE — Plants foot high, the finely cut foliage is almost hidden by the pure white double flowers so much that a bed of this looks like a drift of snow. 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.20; T. pkt. 10c.
SPECIÁL MIXTURE — Contains both single and double an¬ nual varieties, producing on plants about 30 in. tall, daisy-like flowers in many colors and rather short- stemmed. Entirely different from the greenhouse kind of chrysanthemums. Of value because they will do well in poor soil and in the smoke laděn atmosphere of our cities. Be careful in ordering, if you want large flowered chrysanthemums this is not the kind. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Perennial Varieties
Sow under glass in February or March or outdoors from April till July. Space the plants a foot apart both ways. If planted in light sandy soil they will come through the winter in good shape with a slight covering.
SHASTA DAISY — Alaska variety only the flowers are slightly smaller. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.00.
SHASTA DAISY ALASKA — A splendid variety with flowers rarely less than 5 inches across, of the purest glistening white, with broad overlapping petals and borne on long stems, a beautiful cut fiower, remaining in good condition nearly 10 days. 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; T. pkt. 10c.
CHRYSANTHEMUM— May Queen
Of all the single daisy-like chrysanthemums this is the most valuable, as it blooms early in May, stays- in bloom for a long time and produces blooms 4 inches across with a double circle of tongue-shaped florets nearly half inch wide, giving the fiower a most attractive appearance. Snow-white. Hardy. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.25.
JAPANE SE HYBREDS— The seed has been saved from mag- nificent collection. Sown in February or March and prop- erly treated the plants will bloom next fall. As a rule they are hardy, but they should háve a slight protection over winter. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 50c; 1-8 oz. 85c. HARDY EARLY FLOWERING DOUBLE in choicest mixture. New. This strain produces from seed sown in February under glass, finest double (about 80 percent will come double) flowers of the pompon as well as Japanese type, and will bloom as early or earlier than the so-called hardy chrysanthemums. You will get a great variety of flowers of the finest type and savé the work of wintering the plants. Height 2% feet. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 60c; 1-8 oz. $1.10; 1 oz. $5.00.
Shasta Daigy
SPECIÁL OFFER NO. 102
For 90 cents we will send you postpaid, one each of the following gladioli: GIANT NYMPH, La France pink, immense flowers, MRS. H. E. BOTHIN, light pink, heavily ruffled, TYČKO ZANG, salmon pink, enormous spike, PURPLE GLORY, velvety red. one of the best of all gladioli, VIOLEŤ GLORY, violet, massive tall spikes, TOPAZ, saffron-pink, a beautiful cut fiower.
All the above varieties belong to the cream of gladi¬ oli, more or less new and rare, varieties that will be amongst the leaders for years to come.
SPECIÁL OFFER NO. 204
For 60 cents we will send you postpaid, two each of the following gladioli: ANNA EBERIUS, ALICE TIP- LADY, MAIDEN BLUSH, MRS. F. PENDLETON, 1910 ROSE, SOUVENIR.
This collection represents the best in standard va¬ rieties. The flowers are large in size, carried on strong, tall spikes, high class in every way.
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Chrysanthemum Mjrs. C. Jj. Bell
MRS. C. L. BELL — New. Hardy vigorously growing variety with flowers 6 inches across of purest white, with broad petals of much substance, bearing great numbers of flow¬ ers on long stems till October. The largest and finest hardy single chrysanthemum, most valuable for boquets. H-eight 2% feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80.
CLARKIA
Forms neat, compact bush, about 18 inches high, inter- spersed with bloom, and is a reál nice flower. Does well in full sun as well as in partial shade and will produce an abundance of magnificent blooms even in the very poor soil.
Clarkia should prove a boon to the florist. They quickly respond to care and if you will sow in September or early in October, keep them as cool as possible (around 40 degrees), grow them in sandy soil and cut them back two or three times, they will make a bush 3 feet high and as much in diameter producing splendid flower spikes that without doubt will pay to raise. Outdoors in beds they should be spaced 12 inches or more.
DOUBLE WHITE, DOUBLE APPLE BLOSSOM PINK, DOUBLE SCARLET QUEEN, DOUBLE SALHON QUEEN, DOUBLE RICH ROSE (Queen Mary.) FINEST DOUBLE MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 1-8 oz. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $4.80.
CLEVELAND CHERRY
The plants look like smáli trees loaded with round, when ripe, bright red cherries that attract attention wherever shown and make a good house plant. Sow the seed outdoors when danger of frost is past, in the fall pot the plants and keep indoors. Height 15 inches. In the field space the plants 14 inches to insure shapely and bushy plants. If you want extra keavy plants for 6 in. pots or larger, start the seed in January, lift and pot the plants early in September and grow them in rather poor soil. In rich soil they do not set fruit as freely as in poor soil. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.00.
Cinnamon Vine
Bulblets planted in the spring produce tubers 5 to 9 inches long by fall. Plant 3 inches apart, cover 1 inch deep. 50 bulblets 20c; 100 for 35c; 1000 for $2.00, postpaid.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA
One of the best of all hardy climbers, disease free, fast growing, forming dense sheets of white fragrant bloom last- ing for several weeks. The foliage is clean, glossy and thick. The seed germinates readily if sown early in spring or latě in summer in rows foot apart and the seed covered Ik in. You can raise strong plants from seed in one season. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
CLEOME— SPÍDER PLANT
PUNGENS — A very easily raised, coarse plant of strong scent. Thrives in any soil from the richest to the poorest. Should be spaced a foot apart. Height 2% feet. Oz. 20c; lb. $-2.40; T. pkt. 5c.
Cobaea Scandens
COBAEA SCANDENS— CLIMBER
CATHEDRAL BELLS — A rapid growing, tender peren- nial generally treated as an annual. The flowers are bell shaped and of purplish lilac, the foliage is never attacked by insects.
Blooms from July to October. Seeds should be placed on edge in planting and plants spaced nine inches apart.
Sow in January, plače the seedlings in 2 inch pots, then shift and pinch back a few times and when in 4 or 5 inch pots and tied to a stake, will be in bloom by May selling at sight. Of all summer climbers Cobaea is the finest and equally good in sun or shade. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
OUR BEGONIA SEED
Also CALCEOALARIA, CINERARLV, CYCLAMEN, GLO- XINIA are all seeds raised by specialists and are of the VERY HIGHEST QUALITY.
Same is true of great many other flower seeds that we offer, in fact any flower seed except the common garden vari- eties are either raised by specialists or by us and are of the highest quality.
In some cases we charge more for such seeds than others, BUT if you will put our seeds to test you will find that con- sidering quality we should charge more.
COIX LACHRYMAE — JOB’S TEARS
(Job’s Tears). An annual grass nroducing shiny round seeds of grayish color which are ušed as an ornament. Plant a foot apart. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 75c.
COCKSCOMB — SEE CELOSSA
COLEUS
The striking feature of Coleus is its many colored, vari- gated leaves, all in various shades. It is a foliage plant but one of extreme beauty. A tender annual nearly indespen- sable for bedding, borders and window boxes. Easily raised from seed.
FINEST MIXED — This contains the finest varieties of coleus with leaves which often measure 10 inches in length and 8 inches in width, heart shaped and hand- somely crimpled, toothed and frilled, their color combi- nations are remarkably rich, comprising all the reds. metallic green and yellows in shades in the most delicate to nearly black. T. pkt. 15c; 1-32 oz. 45c; 1-16 oz. 80c; 1-8 oz. $1.50; oz. $11.00.
Coleus — Fine mixed. T. pkt. 10c; 1-32 oz. 20c; 1-16 oz. 35c; 1-8 oz. 55c; oz. $3.50.
Beasis—Crop Almost a Faálure
Owing to an extremely short crop of beans we must cancel our přičeš quoted in our SPECIÁL QFFER as well as prices quoted in our GARDENERS’ PRICE LIST.
BUSH BEANS— GREEN PODDED VARIETIES
10 lbs |
25 lbs. |
100 lbs. |
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Black Valentine . |
. $2.20 |
$5.00 |
$19.00 |
Bountiful . |
. 3.40 |
8.20 |
32.00 |
Dwarf Horticultural . |
. 3.00 |
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Early Mazagan . |
. 2.00 |
4.50 |
17.00 |
Extra Early Refugee . |
. 2.30 |
5.25 |
20.00 |
Full Measure . |
. 3^0 |
7.75 |
28.00 |
Giant Stringless Green Pod . |
. 3^0 |
7.75 |
28.00 |
Improved Earliest Red Valentine . |
. 2.50 |
5.50 |
22.00 |
Longfellow . |
. 2.30 |
5.25 |
20.00 |
Navy . |
. 1.80 |
4.00 |
15.00 |
Pride of Iowa . |
. 3.30 |
7.75 |
284)0 |
Round Pod Refugee, of 1000 to 1 . |
. 3.00 |
74)0 |
27 M |
Stringless Green Pod . |
. 3^0 |
7.75 |
30.00 |
WAX PODDED VARIETIES
10 lbs |
25 lbs. |
100 lbs. |
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Admirál Wax . |
. $3.30 |
$7.75 |
$28.00 |
Brittle Wax . |
. 3.30 |
7.75 |
28.00 |
Champion Wax . |
. 3.10 |
7.25 |
28.00 |
Currie’s Růst Proof . |
. 3.00 |
7.00 |
27.00 |
German Black Wax . |
. 2.30 |
5.25 |
20.00 |
Golden Wax Improved . |
. 2.50 |
5.75 |
224)0 |
Hodson Wax . |
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Improved Golden Wax . |
. 2.50 |
5.75 |
22.00 |
Pencil Pod Wax . |
. 2.30 |
5.25 |
20.00 |
Prolific Black Wax . |
. 2.30 |
5.25 |
20.00 |
Round Pod Kidney Wax . |
. 3.30 |
7.75 |
28.00 |
Sure Crop Wax . |
. 3.00 |
7.00 |
27.00 |
Webber or Crackerjack Wax . |
. 3.30 |
7.75 |
28.00 |
Unrivaled . |
. 3.10 |
7.25 |
284)0 |
We reserve the right to reduce quantity of beans on all orders received in accordance with prices quoted above.
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COSMOS
Quite nearly everbody knows this fine flowering plant. And many are acquainted with its only drawback — latě flow¬ ering. Sowing in April and plant- ing out when frosts are over nearly always overcomes this.
Using the flowering sorts is an added advan- tage. By this pian you w i 1 1 háve flowers from Au¬ gust t i 1 1 frost Plant 18 inches apart.
When your Cos- mos plants will reach the height of about 3 feet, pinch out the ter¬ minál bud. This will induce dwarf growth, s t r o n g winds will not blow the plants d o w n and you will get flowers from 2 to 3 weeks earlier.
Eurly Flowering Cosmos
GIANT EARLY FLOWERING WOODSIDE COSMOS — Blooms from July until frost. Grace, daintiness and brilliancy are the characteristics of this class. Věry pretty for vases, lasting a week when cut. Pure white, pink, crim- so-n or mixed. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.80.
LADY LENOX COSMOS— Of extraordinary size up to 6 inches in diameter, of vigorous growth and most floriferous, at- taining a height of 6 feet. Pink, White, Mixed. Oz. 2Qc; lb. $2.00; T. pkt. 5c.
COSMOS KLONDYKE — Large yellow flowers. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.75.
DOUBLE COSMOS
Bears a fair percentage of flowers with double crowns. Beautiful and dainty in appearance and well worthy to grow under glass after plants outside are killed by frost. Plače in the greenhouse just before frost. They will bear quantities of reál flowers for a long time. WHITE, PINK, CRIMSON, MIXED. Any color. T. pkt. 15!c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
Our Gladioli bulbs are clean, healthy stock of superior quality. See page 108.
COREOPSIS DOUBLE
Hardy perennial, flowers large, showy, of rich lustrous yellow, semi-double, produced in abundance from June till frost. First rate cut flower. Will bloom the first year from seed if sown early. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $4.20.
Flowers For Bouquets
Achillea, Aconitum, Acroclinium, Ageratum, Agrostemma, Ammobium, Anemone, Anthemis, Anthirhinum, Aquilegia, Arctotis, Armeria, Asperula, Aster, Astilbe, Bellis, Brachy- come, Browallia, Calendula, Calliopsis, Campanula, Carnation, Catanache, Celosia, Centaurea, Cheiranthus Allioni, Chrysan- themum, Clarkia, Commelina, Coreopsis, Cosmos, Dahlias, Del- phinium, Dianthus, Digitalis, Dimorphoteca, Doronicum, Eryn- gium, Eupatorium, Gaillardia, Gillia, Geum Gerbera, Godetia, Golden Rod, Gomphrena, Gypsophyla, Helianthus, Heli- chrysum, Hesperia, Heuchera, Hugelia or Blue Láce Flower, Hunnemania, Iris, Larkspur, Lavatera, Lathyrus, Lavender, Leptosyne, Linaria, Lunaria, Lupinus, Linum, Lychnis, Mari- gold, Mignonette, Myosotis, Nasturtium, Nemesia, Nierem- bergia, Nigella, Pansy, Pardanthus, Pentstemon, Phlox Physalis, Physostegia, Platycodon, Polemonium Coerulum, Poppy, Primulas, Pyrethrum, Rhodante, Rudbeckia, Sal- piglosis, Salvia, Saponaria, Schizanthus, Scabiosa, Senecio, Shasta Daisy, Silene, Statice, Stevia, Stocks, Stokesia, Sun- flower, Sweet William Sweet Peas, Valeriana, Verbena, Vis- caria, Thalicrum, Trachelium, Tritoma, Xeranthemum, Wall- flowers, Zinnia. See also Ornamental Grasses. Most of them are useful for boquets.
A shorter list including only the more important boquet flowers: Acroclinium, Antirhinum, Arctotis, Asters, Calliopsis, Carnation, Centaurea, Coreopsis, Cosmos, Delphinium, Gail¬ lardia, Gypsophyla, Helichrysum, Larkspur, Marigold, Phlox, Salpiglosis, Saponaria, Scabiosa, Statice, Sweet Pea and Zinnia. With Iris, Peonies and hardy ferns the above will produce during the summer till frost an uninterrupted supply.
CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA— CIGÁR PLANT
The showiest of all Cupheas with bright scarlet flowers and clean dark green foliage. First rate for pots and bedding. Haif hardy perennial. Height 1 foot. T. pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 55c.
C Y CLANTHER A EXPLODENS
Interesting climber with fruit that explodes with con- siderable noise when ripe. Plant the seed early in March and plant outdoors when danger of frost is past. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $2.00.
CYNOGLOSUM AMABILE
Chinese Forget-Me-Not. Easily raised hardy annual, sue- ceeding under the hardest of conditions producing masses of deep blue flowers, useful for cutting. Sow where the plants are to stand, thin out to stand 6 inches apart. Easily forced into bloom in two months from dáte of sowing. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 25c.
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLUS— Umbrella Plant
Delights in moist places and fine plants can be raised from seed in less than 3 months. Resembles an umbrella. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
CYPRESS VINE— (IPOMEA QUAMOCLIT)
Popular summer climbing annual with delicate dark green feathery foliage and abundance of bright star-shaped rose, scarlet and white blossoms. Height 15 feet. White, scarlet or mixed. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.40.
A Letter Like This Talks
From now on, yonr seeds will be the only seeds ušed on my farm. I háve triod seeds of all descriptions from seed houses loeated West, North, South and East from here, with varying suc-cess. Many times I háve lost. a good deal of money, and I certainly háve had some experience in seeds. Now I háve tried your seeds for the last three years and can say that they are absolutely reliable. Your seeds will be the only seeds that I will buy from now on.
ALBERT STOCKBAUEK,
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Cyclamen
Cactus Flowered Dahlia
CYCLAMEN— ALPÍNE VIOLEŤ CYCLAMEN SPECIÁL MIXTURE
CULTURE — Sow seed in flats filled with sifted leaf mould mixed with enough coarse sand to insure good drainage and cover about % in. Seed ger únates irregularly and germi- nates best in a dark plače witb moist and rather close atmos- phere in a temperature of from 40 to 45 degrees. As tbe plants show up, transplant carefully into other flats in rows, spacing them an inch apart. When plants are ready, trans¬ plant from one flat into another, for about six months after that plače them in 2% in. pots. In flats plant shallow, the bulbs barely covered with soil, in pots keep bulbs covered to a deptb of about an inch, except when in blooming size pots when tbe bulbs should be placed half way above the soil. Transplant from pot to pot wbenever the plants show healthy root growtb around the inside of the pots. Soil for pots must be rich, mixed with well decayed cattle manure. Keep plants shaded and give them plenty of air at all times. Never allow tbe plants to bloom in smaller pots tban 4 inches. Over sum- mer, plače in frames filled witb sand, bury the pots half way into the sand, allow at least an inch of space between them, keep the hot sun out by whitewashing the glass and the plants cool by ventilating and frequent spraying with water. Or keep them in a frame house with dirt walks and keep the soli under the bench.es always moist but not soaking wet. When the plants are in blooming size pots, transfer them into large and airy house. Cyclamen does not like heat; to keep plants cool, ventilate, spray with water, keep shaded to avoid leaves from wilting and to avoid disease spray once a week with nicotine, and if disease appears, spray with nicotine twice a week and plače powdered charcoal around the plants on top of the soil. Water carefully. The highest prices are paid for Cyclamen in December. It takés 16 to 18 months to raise a perfect plant from seed — sow accordingly.
The seed we offer is raised for us by one of Germany’s best growers and is the best money can buy. ťEABL OF ZEHLENDORF — Dark salmon pink. BOSE OF ZEHLENDORF— Light salmon pink. GLOBY OF WANDS- BECK — Dark clear salmon. Price: 10 seeds 20c; 50 seeds 75c; 100 seeds $1.45; 200 seeds $2.80; 300 seeds $4.05; 400 seeds $5.20; 500 seeds or over at the rate of $12.00 per 1000.
BOCOCO — Also called Butterfly. Flowers large, fringed, but a shy bloomer. Prices same as for varieties named above. YULCAN— Glowing dark red. BBIGHT BOSE — Deep Murillo pink. ROSE OF MARIENTHAL — Lavender pink with red eye. PURE WHITE— PURE WHITE WITH RED EYE— LILAC BLUE — Price: 10 seeds 15c; 50 seeds 60c; 100 seeds $1.05; 200 seeds $2.00; 300 seeds $2.85; 400 seeds $3.60; 500 seeds or over at the rate of $8.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN FINE MIXED — This mixture includes all colors, the seed is fresh and although low in price its quality is very close to the very best. 10 seeds 10c; 50 seeds 35c; 100 seeds 65c; 200 seeds $1.20; 300 seeds $1.65; 400 seeds $2.00; 500 seeds or over at the rate of $4.00 per 1000.
Includes every variety listed as well as new varieties all of Giant Flowering class. 10 seeds 20c; 50 seeds 70c; 100 seeds $1.20; 1000 seeds $8.00.
DAHLIA
Dahlias from seed bloom the first season. Plant the seed early in March inside and plant out early in May. Treated thus they will háve as long blooming period as those from bulbs. Many seedlings will bear large and choice flowers and a few will be inferior. Even if you will sow the seed in the open as latě as May 1 they will flower before frost. Iťs lots of fun and about the most inexpensive way of working up a stock of bulbs.
EXTRA C1IOICE MIXED— This mixture contains the largest and most showy varieties of all classes, decorative, show peony-flowered, cactus-flowered and some of the finest large flowering single. The double sorts predominate in our mixture. 1 oz. $3.00; 1-4 oz. 80c; 1-8 oz. 45c; T. pkt. 20c. For Dahlia bulbs see page 107.
CACTUS FLOWERED — Choicest mixed. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 45c; 1-4 oz. 80c; oz. $3.00.
DATURA— ANGEL S TRUMPET
Daturas are easily grown annuals, the seed should be planted early and plants set outdoors when danger of frost is past
COBNUCOPIA — Horn of plenty. Flowers large and double, white, marbled with blue. Height 18 in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
WRIGHTII — This is strictly erect growing, shapely plant with dark bluish green leaves and stems, bearing strongly scented flowers. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
FASTUOSA COERULA — Large, double, dark blue, scented flowers on plants 18 inches high. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.20.
FINEST MIXED — This mixture contains all the best varieties such as Cornucopia or Horn of Plenty, Golden Queen, etc. Oz. 30c; lb. $2.75; T. pkt. 5c.
DAISY — See Agathea, Arctotis, Bellis, Brachycome, Chrysan- themum. Dimorphteca and Pyrethrum Roseum.
Dictamnus Fraxinella — Gas Plant
The hardiest and longest lived of all perennials growing about 2 feet high and bearing lemon scented hyacinth shaped flowers. WHITE— ROSY RED. Either color. T. pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
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FLORISTS — GROW MORE PERENNIALS
There are days during Spring and Summer when the florist does not háve enough of his own flowers and has to buy or miss sales. Both cost money. To prevent this loss, florist should háve lots of perennials on their prem- ises many of which can be raised from seed with little expense. No florist should háve bare places on his pro- erty where flowers could be growing advertising his wares to visitors, fumish him blooms and make those un- attractive nooks and eorners cheerful with beautiful as well as paying flowers. Get the seeds and start the plants. Make every dollar you can, utilize those spots where at present nothing or weeds are growing.
WHAT ARE THE BEST PERENNIALS?
To make selection easy we arranged all perennials of which we háve the seed, into several groups. The best of the list are printed in heavy type and they are the kinds that produce quantities of fine showy flowers and are absolutely hardy without protection. Consequently many a grand flower is not printed in heavy type for the only reason that it is not perfectly hardy in our extremely severe Iowa climate. Bear in mind that our winters are very changeable, we háve one day 70 degrees above and in less than 36 hours the temperature is 20 or more below zero. Three or four days afterwards we are enjoying summer weather — for a while. These sudden changes kill many plants that are PERFECTLY HARDY 500 miles further North and everywhere else exeept here and in Montana, especially so, if protected over winter by a layer of straw or hay.
PERENNIALS FOR CUTTING
Achillea
Aconitum
Agrostemma
Anemone
Anthemis
Aquillegia
Armeria
Asperula
Astilbe
Aster Hardy
Bellis
Campanulas Candytuft Gibraltarica Carnations Catananche Centaurea Montana Chrysanthemum Hardy
Cheiranthus Allioni
Coreopsis
Commelina
Delphinium
Dianthus Hardy
Digitalis
Doronicum
Eryngium
Eupatorium
Gaillardia
Golden Rod
Geum
Gypsophyla Paniculata
Helianthus Rigidus nesperis Heuchera Iris Kaempferi
Lathyrus
Lavender
Linaria Macedonia
Linum
Lupinus
Lychnis
Myosotis
Pansy Tufted
Pardanthus
Pentstemon
Phlox
Peony
Physalis
Physostegia
Platycodon
Polemonium Coerulum Poppy Iceland
Primulas Hardy Pyrethrum Roseum Rudheckia Salvia Azurea Scabiosa Japonica Scabiosa Caucasica Silene Orientalis Statice Latifolia Statice Incana Nana Stokesia Thalicrum Tritoma Trachelium Sweet Violet Yaleriana Veronica Wallflower
ORNAMENTAL PERENNIALS
Not recommended as good cut flowers althougb scme would pass as such. We are exeluding for instance Anchusa, because too coarse, Babtisa because a shy bloomer, Sweet William because of poor lasting qualities, etc. Our aim is to make these lists dependable and a reál help in ordering.
Anchusa Hollyhock Poppy Oriental Oenothera
Babtisia Hibiscus Pyrethrum Uliginosum Sweet William
Dictamnus Hya cinthus
HARDY FOLIAGE PLANTS
Acanthus Bocconia
LOW GROWING PERENNIALS
Alyssum Saxatile Myosotis
Arabis Polemonium Richardsoni
Bellis Pyrethrum Aureum
Candytuft Sempervirens Pansy Tufted Campanula Carpatica
HARDY GRASSES
Arundo Eulalia
Erianthus
HARDY CLIMBERS
Akebia
Ampelopsis
Aristolochia Cinnamon Yine
Clematis Paniculata
Lathyrus
Pueraria
Wistaria
SUITABLE FOR SHADE
Achillea
Aconitum
Aquillegia
Asperula
Campanula
Commelina
Doronicum
Lobelia Cardinalis Lythrum Roseum Physostegia Primulas Hardy Trachelium Sweet Violet
1RONCLAD PERENNIALS
that will grow and do well in any kind of soil, in hot and dry positions and under Agrostemma Gaillardias Perennial Pardanthus
Arabis Golden Rod Physostegia
Coreopsis Asclepia Pentstemon Grfl.
the hardest of conditions.
Rubeckia
Veronica
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DELPHINIUM— HARDY LARKSPUR
Hard to beat for beauty, hardiness, length of blooming period and as a paying crop. Věry little danger tbat you will get over stocked on Delphiniums. There are millions of gar- dens where delphiniums should be but are not at present. Start a bed where they can be seen by visitors. They bloom early in the spring, selling themselves. Plants year old easily seli at 25 cents per plant, large clumps with a balí of dirt at $1.00 or more. Make Belladonna with Wrexham your leaders, also háve some Chinensis a variety growing only 3 feet tall in white and blue, very brightly colored. You can sow Delphiniums in the spring or in July and August or latě in November just before the ground freezes up. The seed will iay dormant and will sprout early in the spring and produc plants with little or no attention. You get the benefit of spring rains, the time it takés to sow the seed when doně in November will be at your disposal in the spring when you are more than busy, you will savé time and expense because you will hardly need t© water the seedlings from November sown seed. DELPHINIUM BLIGHT. This seldom causes much if any damage. Bulletin No. 513 may be had from Ag- ricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, N. Y., in which In¬ formation on blight, etc., will be found. Delphinium will thrive in any good soil in full sunlight but refuses to do weli in sour ground. Sourness is corrected by liming. FORCING DELPHINIUMS. Generally speaking it is not well to start forcing before Christmas and a temperature of not over 45 degrees at night suffices at the outset. Plant 20 inches apari both ways and twice a month give light applications of liquid sheep manure. Plant in solid beds. loosen the soil deep for every clump. Water only when really needed and never pour water into the crowns.
FORMOSUM (Bellamosum). Most beautiful deep blue. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.80; lb. $22.00. WREXHAM DELPHINIUM or Hollyhock Delphinium. See novelty pages.
DELPHINIUM ELATUM (Bee Larkspur) —Beautiful spikes of rich blue single flowers, of various shades. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. 80c.
BELLADONNA HYBRIDS — Contains shades of the palest to the darkest blue and the various intervening shades of sapphire, turquoise, indigo, etc., are rich and beautiful. Plants are of dwarf growth and require no staking. They branch freely from the crown and bloom without inter- mission from early spring till latě autumn. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; 1 oz. $1.60; lb. $20.00.
PLANTS — Strong 2 year old field clumps, $3.00 per 25; $10.00 per 100.
DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA LIGHT BLUE— T. pkt 10c;
1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00; lb. $24.00.
GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS — Very choice, origimally saved from very best named varieties. Bloomsi on stalks 2 feet long or better, mostly of light blue. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; 1 oz. $1.40; 1 lb. $18.00.
DELPHINIUM CHINESE; BLUE — Of brighter color and more satisfactory than most other Delphiniums. Will furnish a wealth of extra fine flowers for bouquets throughout the summer. Height 3 feet. BLUE— WHITE— MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
DIGITAUS— FOX GLOVE
Fine hardy perennials, 3 to 4 feet tall, bearing large, gorgeously colored, bell shaped flowers on stout and straight stalks. It will bloom the first year if sown early and will prove perfectly hardy if planted in soil with perfect drainage and covered lightly during winter. Easily raised from seed. Water only when it is really needed when the soil is half dry. The plants should stand 9 inches apart.
PURPUREA MONTSTROSA — Very large of many colors, tigred and penciled. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80. PURPUREA— T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00. GLOXINIAEFLORA PINK — Very large bell shaped flowers rivaling those of gloxinia T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $5v40. GLOXINIAEFLORA WHITE— T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.40. GLOXINIAEFLORA MIXED— T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.40. DIGITALIS SPECIÁL MIXTURE — Contains all of the choicest varieties with large flowers, šelf colored as well as tigred, mottled and penciled and is the best mixture in existence. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $7.00.
Pinks — Speciál Mixture
DIANTHUS — PÍNKS
CULTURE — Sow when the weather is warm and settled,
transplant to stand a foot apart each way or sow in March or
April and plant outdoors in May.
ANNUAL PINKS
MOURNING CLOAK — Rich blackish crimson tipped and fringed with snowy white. Large double and handsome. Oz. 60c; lb. $7.00; T pkt. 10c.
DIADÉM PINK — -Double. Briliant markings and dazzling col¬ ors. Oz. 60c; lb. $7.00; T. pkt. 10c.
IMPERALIS — Strong, bushy grower, with large, double flow¬ ers. Oz. 40c; lb. $3.25; T. pkt. 10c.
PRINCESS PINKS — Large, fringed-edged flowers of different ground colors over which are dotted and blotched differ- ent contrasting colors. Very unique. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 60c.
CHINENSIS DOUBLE — Double flowers in endless variety of colors, whole summer. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.20.
PRIZE MIXTURE — Contains all the annual varieties listed as well as many other sorts. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00.
HARDY PERENNIAL PINKS
SPECIÁL MIXTURE— This mixture comprises all the best varieties of pinks, both double and single, annual a>_d perennial. 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c; T. pkt. 10c.
DIANTHUS BARBATUS — See Sweet William.
GBASS OR SPÍCE PINKS — The flowers are large, very double and borne profusely on short stiff stems. Highly fragrant. 1-8 oz. 15c; oz: 80c; lb. $12.00; T. pkt. 10c,
CYCLOP PINKS — Colors of exquisite beauty, enlivened by a eye of velvety blood red. Has a sweet elove-like perfume. Single. Oz. 60c; lb. $7.00; T. pkt. 10c.
PLUMARIUS SINGLE — Pheasant-eye Pink. Fragrant large flowers in many colors. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.20.
LATIFOLIUS ATROCOCINEUS — -Hardy double hybrid carna- tion of deepest red. First class cut flower as well as fine pot plant. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $6.00.
DELTOIDES BRILLIANT- — A splendid perennial, forming tufts only 6 inches high covered with a sheet of gorgeous brilliant crimson bloom. Invaluable as a rock plant for borders and pots. In bloom from early spring till latě summer. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60.
We grow our own gladiola bulbs. Prices low — quality high. See our offer.
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Califoraia Poppy
DIMQRPHQTECA — NEW HYBRÍDS
Flowers daisy-like, very showy, 2 Yi inches across, suitable for bouquets, in shades of orange, buř, pink and salmon, through sum- mer and fall. The flowers possess brilliant metalic lustre and are highly attractive. Easily raised. Annual. Height 15 in. T. pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 15e; oz. 80c: lb. $10.00.
DOLICHOS — HYACINTH BEÁN
A rapidly growing annual climber, flowering freely in erect racemes, followed by ornainental seedpods. Sweet scented. Sow seeds when weather is reál warni. Space nine inches apart. Height 10 feet. Purple, white or mixed. T. pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 1 lb. 90c.
BUSH DOLICHOS
A shapely, eompact annual, bearing a profusion of snow white, ea shaped flowers on spikes 1S inches long, high class for bouquets. ow the seed, when danger of frost is ověř, 3 feet apart. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00.
DORONICUM CAUCASICUM
Hardy perennial bearing quantities of daisy-like golden yellow flowers, three inches across, excellent for cutting during April and May. Succeeds in almost any soil and will stand considerable amount of shade. Suitable for forcing. Height 2-4 ft. 15 seeds 10c ; 100 seeds 50e.
DRACANEA INDÍVISA
For window boxes, hanging baskets or as a pot plant. An orna- mental leaved plant with long, narrow, green foliage. Easily raised front seed which is sown in January in shallow boxes filled with a mixture of soil, sand and leaf niold. It is potted off in April and shifled to larger pots as required ; must never be permitted to be- come pot bound. Lb. $3.80; oz. 40; T. pkt. 10c.
DRACANEA AUSTRALIS — Broad leaved variety, popular with many growers. Seed in berries, which must be rubbed out before sow- ing. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.80.
DRACANEA MAZELI — Similar to Indivisa. The foliage has a metalic lustre, each leaf marked with red. Magniflcent. 100 seeds 40c; 500 seeds $1.25.
ECHEVERÍA
The leaves are fleshy, forming a neat rosette and are indispen- sable in caTpet bedding. The variety offered below is particularly beautiful.
DE SMETIANA — The leaves are thick and present a look as if they were covered with white powder. 25 seeds 10c; 100 seeds 30c.
ECHINOPS RITRO— GLOBE THISTLE
A rank growing hardy perennial, valuahle for produeing sub- tropical efřeets in the garden and furnishing flowers of bright metal- lic blue in large globul?.r heads very striking and highly valuable for wlnter bouquets. Handsome foliage, deep green above, silvery be- neath, in bloom from July to September. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c: oz. 40c.
EC^2 00°CYSTIS I'OBATA— Wild cuke- T- Pkt- 5c; oz. 20c : 1 lb.
ERYNGIUM AMETH Y STÍNŮM
„. A,real curi- šity amongst flowers. Useful for winter bouquets. lhe plants grow about 30 inches high and bear lilac blue, odd look-
on .íerL ^?ardy and eagy t0 raise- T Pkt- 10c; Ys oz. 20c: oz.
£1.<JU ; lb. $6.00.
ERIANTHDS RAVENNAE — Plume grass. Both leaves and plumes very ornainental. The plumes resemble pampas grass and are useful in dried bouquets. Easily raised in ordinary garden soil in sunny situation. Quite hardy. Height 4 to 7 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
EULALIA JAPONICA — Ornamental Grass, very handsome as single specimen or in groups with Arundo Donax. Height 4 to 9 ft., depending on how ricli the soil. Leaves variegated. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA— CALIFORNIA POPPY
Of low spreading growth, excellent as border plants or dn masses. Sow the seeds where the plants are to remain, thin out to a foot apart, if you fail to do this you will get no biooms Does splendidlv in our climate and grows readily from seed. Annual. Height 10 inches.
SPECIÁL MIXTURE — This mixture eontains over ten of the finest varieties, both double and single sorts, and is the most complete mixture of these cliarming annuais in existence. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.75.
EDCALTPTUS GLOBOSUS — A tree, extremely fast growing. Seed started early in the spring will produce a tree severní feet táli with large leaves and is sometimes ušed in landscape gardening for a tropical effect. Not haTdy in the North. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 10c; oz. 60c;
EUPHORBIA
HETEROPHYLA — (Mexičan Fire Plant). An annual resembling beautiful hot house poinsetta. The plants are of branching bush like form, with smooth, glossy foliage. About midsummer the center top leaves of each branch turn a vivid orange scarlet. Plant in rich soil and a sunny location about 9 inches apart. Both Heterophyla and Variegata grow wild here in Iowa. Height 2 to 3 feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
VARIEGATA — (Snow on the Mountain or Mountain Spurge). Plants 2 feet high with beautiful foliage veined and marglned with white. Annual. Height, 2 feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.50. EVERLASTING FLOWERS MIXED— T. pkt. 5c ; 1-8 oz. 10c ; oz. 60c.
EUPATORIUM
In shape of flowers Eupatorium resembles the well known Agera- tum, bearing smáli individual heads but aggregated into showy masses. Fraseri is hardy the other two are not. Treated like Stevia they will furnish quantities of cut flowers during winter and make hrst-class pot plants. Easy to grow.
EUPATORIUM FRASERI — Hardy perennial. Flower snow-white in clusters, neat and pretty. Height 1% ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. EUPATORIUM WEINMANNIAUM— Resembles Stevia Serrata. Biooms white. A profuse bloomer. T. pkt. 10c; 1-64 oz. 20c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $3.60.
EUPATORIUM SERRULATUM — Very floriferous winter flowering pot plant with large heads of crimson rose biooms. T. pkt. 10c; 1-64 oz. 20c; 1-8 oz. $3.60.
NO MONEY IN GLADIOLI?
Yes — if you háve them all in bloom when everybody's garden is full of them. Read what we say as to their culture.
Home is the most important iusititution in the worldL Miake it beantiful with flowers.
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GaiUardia Lorenziana
Luffa Gourd
Digitalis
FUCHSIA HYBRIDA
An excellent house plant, and fine for shady plaees, where few other plants will answer. They make a flowering plant from seed ín less than a year and come trne from seed. Haif hardy perennial, will stand slight frost. Do not grow them in a warmer house than 50 degrees at night.
SINGLE MIXED, DOUBLE MIXED, DOUBLE AND SINGLE MLXED, DOUBLE WITH VVHITE COKOLLA, DOUBLE WITH BLUE COKOLLA. Any of the above : 20 seeds 20c; 100 seeds 70c; 1,000 seeds $-2.50.
FREESIA
Highly paying as a cut flower and pot plant. For pot culture, plače 6-8 smáli bulbs in a 4 in. pot, using rich sandy loam. For a crop of cut flowers plant the seed in benches with 6-8 in. of soil in a cool house as close as possible to the glass, in rows 8 in. apart and an inc-h apart in the rows, covering the seed lightly. When the plants get 2 in. high, apply weak liquid manure liberally, keep shaded on hot sunny days, give plenty of ventilation (this is very important) and maintain a temperature of 40 to 45 degrees. You will raise from seed in 4 to 5 months a perfect crop of flowers of better grade than you can from bulbs and you are sure of suecess provided you will ventilate, grow them cool and not too far from the glass. Try now — do not wait until everybody will be in the game and competition hard to meet. Make successive sow- ings from August to February.
REFKACTA ALBA — Pure white, fragrant flowers. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
NEW HYBRIDS (Ragioneri) — The flowers comprise shades of pink, blue, orange, red, etc., often delieatelv spotted and veined. T. pkt. 20c; ys oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
GAILLARDIA— BLANKET FLOWER
Both the annual as well as as perennial varletles are flrst class
cut flowers and they produce a most gorgeous effect in beds or
borders. They bloom all snmmer till frost. Height 2 feet.
ANNUAL VARIETIES
LORENZIANA DOUBLE MIXED — Annual. Very valuable as cut flower producing large blooms in many colors on long stalks that last a long time in water. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $2.90.
PICTA — Large single flowers crimson and orange. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.80.
PERENNIAL VARIETIES
GAILLARDIA GRFL. NEW HYBRIDS— These hybrids embrace va- rieties with flowers of mammotb proportions both single and semi-double. The colors are pure yellow, brilliant crimson, crimson edged white, blood red bordered yellow, brownish crim- son, etc. All these are absolutely hardy of easiest culture, doing well and producing quantities of large splendid colored blooms in any kind of soil, from June till frost. First class cut flowers lasting in water a week or more. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $9.00.
GAILLARDIA PORTOLA — Of upright growth, bearing on long straight stems, large flowers with very smáli yellow centers. outlined with bronze-red. The petals are vivid scarlet, marked at the tips with a most attractice shade of deep yellow, in a clearly defined circle. A flrst class flower. T. pkt. 10c ; % oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $9.00
GAZANIA SPLENDENS HYBRIDA GRFL.— Haif hardy perennial of dwarf and compaet haibit, bearing daisy like flowers with mark- ings of brown, white, yellow and blue, very beautiful. Valuable bedding and pot plant. Easy to grow, blooms the flrst year from seed if sown early, will grow in the poorest soil and stand any amount of dry weather, blooming all summer till frost. 50 seeds 20c; 500 seeds $1.00.
CLIMBING FOXGLOVE (Lophospermum Scandens) — A tender an¬ nual climbing plant of rapid growth bearing lovely pink flowers resembling foxgloves from July till frost. Height 10 feet. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 25c.
GEUM COCCINEUM
MRS. BRADSHAW — Hardy, short, growing perennial easily raised from seed. Blooms profusely from June till frost. Blooms re- semhle carnations; are large, half double, fiery scarlet. Height 24 inches. Do not hesitate to grow this flower; it is well worth while. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.20.
GERANIUM
These grow easily from seed and produce blooming plants the flrst summer. *
LARGE FLOWERING MIXED — This mixture includes the finest Zonale varieties with flowers of the most perfect form. A packet contains 50 seeds, 15c; 1-8 oz. 25c; 1 oz. $1.40.
GERBERA— TRANSVAAL DAISY
A new and entirely distdnct plant @f uncommon beauty with daisy like blossoms 4 to 6 inches across, borne on long, stiff stems, unsurpassed as cut flowers, being of splendid lasting substance.
Seed sown in sandy soil, kept moderately moist, produces plants large enough to handle in 6 weeks and blooming plants in 6 months. Treat same as you do carnations. In benches, the plants must háve 8 to 10 inches of soil for best results and they should be transplanted every second year. If in a natural bed they may stay 3 or 4 years without transplanting. A half hardy perennal. As a rule taken up in the North before heavy frosts and wintered over in a cold frame. It will winter well even in the iNorth if covered up with shallow boxes filled with dry straw. Height 18 in.
SPECIÁL MIXTURE — Contains the French and German strains that háve created a sensation in the floral world. 20 seeds, 15c ; 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $3.50.
GILLIA CAPITATA
Produces on long stiff stems large round flowers of attractive pále mauve color, very graceful. Good for cutting. T. pkt. 5c ; oz. 20c; lb. $2.50.
GLOXINIA
Sow the seed in November or Deceinher, prick the seedling into flats later pot singly. Use rich soil mixed with about one-third of sharp sand. During the summer keep the plants partly shaded and never water over the foliage. Gloxinias are easily raised and their large bell shaped brilliantly colored flowers are of astonishlng beau¬ ty. The seed we offer contains the choicest strains of the giganthea and the new varieties with erect flowers. Speciál Mixture. T. pkt. 25c; 1-64 oz. $1.75.
GLOXINIA REGINA HYBRIDA— (Sinningia). IMPERIÁL GLOX¬ INIA — Splendid robust growing, dark leaved hybrids, mostly erect flowered. T. pkt. 25c ; 1-64 oz. $1.75.
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA— SILK OAK
Sow any time. For spring sales in June or early August trans- plant in 2 ineh pots direct from the pan as soon as large enough to handle and Shift on as required. This plant will stand more neglect than anything we know of, is cheaply raised requiriug only very low temperature to keep on growing, and takés the plače of Boston ferns and for window boxes there is nothing better. The foliage is fern like. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. GOLDEN ROD — Well known hardy perennial with yellow flowers, Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
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GODETIA
Věry easy to grow. Makes Hne pot plant if sown in October, will make blooming plants in May. Blooms are of satiny textuře, mostly crimson. If sown in the open in April, blooms from June to SeptembeT and is a fine plant for borders, beds or groups. A paying flower for the florist to grow for spring trade. Plant 6 inches apart. Height 15 inches. Annual. Finest mixed tall yarieties. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.60.
Godetia Gloriosa
Gourds Speciál Mixture
SPECIÁL MIXTURE — This contains more than 20 different Orna- mental Gourds. Lb. $1.50; oz. 15c; T. pkt. 10c.
GYPSOPHYLA — BABY’S BREATH
The Paniculata section are perennials, the Elegans are annual. Sow the annual varieties several times during summer to keep up a supply. Of same usefulness as Gypsophyla are also these flowers: Asperula Odorata, Saponaria Vaccaria, Statice Latifolia and Trache-
llum.
PANICULATA — Delicate free flowering little plants, covered with a profusion of Star shaped blossoms. Well adapted for hanging baskets and for mixing with other cut flowers. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80.
PANICULATA— Fi. pl. double. T. pkt 16c; 1-8 oz. 45c; 1 oz. $3.40. GYPSOPHYLA REPENS — First rate perennial rock and border plant, eompletely covered with single, stár shaped, white flowers from June till August. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.00.
GODETIA GLORIOSA — Of all dwarf growing varieties, this is the most beautiful. Flowers large, satiny, glowing blood red. Height 1 ft, T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
GODETIA ROSE QUEEN — Flowers double, bright rose. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c.
GODETI \ ADMIRATION — Flowers clear pinkish mauve in long loose sprays. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c.
GODETIA METEOR — Flowers brilliant crimson, scarlet shading to pink at edge. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c.
GODETIA BLUSHING BRIDE— Flowers bright crimson, very double. Height 1% feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. SOc.
GOMPHRENA — BACHELOR’S BUTTON
A showy annual, everlasting with clover-like heads of different colors, much ušed in both fresh and dried bouquets. Height 1 foot. WHITE, CRIMSON, PINK, ORANGE, MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.50.
DWARF GOMPHRENA — Suitable for carpeting and flower designs. Height 6 inches. The colors are red and white. Either color: T. pkt. 5c ; oz. 25c ; lb. $2.50.
ORNAMENT AL GRASSES
MIXTURE — Contains only the best and most ornamental varieties both annual and perennial. T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.
See also: Agrostis, Arundo, Briza, Coix, Cyperus, Erianthus, Eulalia, Lagurus, Pennisetum, Stipa.
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS
These are luxuriant, rapid growing annual climbers, adapted to all purposes for which climbing plants are ušed, and producing their ornamental fruits in great profusion. Height 10 to 20 feet.
NÉST EGG — White egg shaped fruits. 1 oz. 15c; T. pkt. 5c.
TURK’S CAP — Red, lower portion green, striped white.
PEAR SHAPED — Green, striped with cream.
LUFFA — Dish rag, Sponge or Bonnet Gourd. 1 oz. 15c; T. pkt. 5c. SERPENT — Fruit 5 feet long, striped like a serpent.
DIPPER SHAPED — Handsomely striped. Oz. 15c; T. pkt. 5c. CHINESE BOTTLE— Lb. $1.60; OZ. 15c; T. pkt. 5c.
SPOON— A very odd shaped variety. Oz. 20c; T. pkt. 10c. HERCULES CLUB — Club shaped, four feet long.
ORANGE — Orange shaped. Oz. 15c; T. pkt. 5c.
KNOB KERRIE — The fruits are of fantastic shape.
AFRIČAN PIPE GOURD— Produces fruits from which an* made Calabash pipes. Any variety. T. pkt. 5c ; oz. 15c ; lb. $1.60.
Gypsophyla Elegans Grandlflora
ÍLEGAN8 GRAND1FLOKA — Angďs Breath. Large flowered annual variety, pure white. Make several sowings for cut flowers. T pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.20.
ELEGANS CAItMINEA — Annual. Rich rose pink, flne for cutting. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.80.
ELEGANS DELICATE PINK— Annual. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.80.
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HELICHRYSUM — STRAWFLOWER
One of the best strawflowers. Flowers double, very large, making a íirst class cut flower. Gather tbe bloom when par- tially unfolded and suspend with their heads downward in a shady plače. Hardy annual. Height 2 feet.
SILYEB BALL— white; CBIMSON; GOLDEN BALE— yellow; CABMINE BOSE; PINK; YIOLET; SCABLET; FIBE- BALL — red; MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80.
HELENIUM HOOPESI
A fine perennial about 30 in. high, flowers orange yellow, daisy-like, of elegant form, in bloom during May and June. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.20.
HELENIUM BIYEBTON GEM— Robust growing perennial, bearing quantities of daisy-like, reddish bronze flowers from July to October. Height 3% ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
HELIOTROPE
Highly valued for the fragrance of its flowers, which háve a strong vanilla perfume. Easily grown from seed; a splendid plant for florists. Sow in January to March, pot off and shift as neccessary. Will bloom in May or June. Make cuttings in July for winter flowers. Must háve good drainage and never suffer from lack of watcr.
MAMMOTH MIXED — (Gigantheum). Tall growing varieties with large strongly perfumed flowers. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20.
QUEEN MABGUEBITE — This is the finest dwarf extra large flowered, strongly scented variety, with deep blue flowers. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20.
HEDYSARUM CORONARIUM
French Honeysuckle — Flowers bright red, fragrant in long racemes suitable for cutting. Hardy with slight pro- tection. Height 2-3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
HESPERIS NANA CANDIDISSIMA
True variety. Very compact, snow white free flowering hardy perennial growing 2 feet high, fine for cutting. Double. T. pkt. lOs; oz. 80c; lb. $8.50.
HESPEBIS MATBONALIS — Dame’s Rocket. Evening Scented Stock. A vigorous, perfectly hardy perennial 2-3 ft. tall. bearing in abundance large fiat heads of single stock-like flowers strongly and most pleasantly perfumed from May to August. Does well in partial shade or full sunlight, an elegant cut flower and a plant that will seli at sight. Iťs a beauty in every respect. PUBPLE, YIHITE, M3XED, Any color: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
HESPEBIS NIYEA — An especially ehoice perennial 18 in. tall, flowers white, double, fragrant and as cut flower ex- tremely desirable. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 80c.
HOLLYHOCK
One of our grandest summer and autumn flowering planta. Seed sown any time before midsummer will produce fine planta for flow¬ ering next year. Height 6 to 8 feet.
DOUBLE WHITE, DOUBLE BLACK, DOUBLE PINK, DOUBEK BBIOHT RED, DOUBEK YELLOW, DOUBLE MAROON, DOUBLE MIXED.
Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $LOO; lb. $12.00. EVERBLOOMING ANNUAL HOLLYHOCKS — These Hollyhocks, un- like the old sorts, bloom the íirst season. Seed sown in March will begin to bloom early in summer. Choice mixture of colors. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.20.
MAMMOTH FRINGED HOLLYHOCKS— (Allegheney). The flowers are from 4 to 6 inches across, single and semi-double, finely fringed and curled. The colors are white, shell pink, ruby red, crimson, maroon, etc. They bloom from June till frost if sown early. MIXED — T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00
HUMULUS—JAPANESE HOP
Annual climber, making quick, dense growth.
SILYEB STBIPED — Folige splashed with white. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80.
GBEEN LEAYED — T. pkt. 5c; % oz. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.20. HYACINTHUS CANDICANS — Easily raised from seed. Hardy, bulbous, white flowering perennial, 3 feet high. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c.
HUNNEMAN1A — TUSJP POPPY
Hardy annual, producing cup shaped, bright yellow flow¬ ers 3 inches across on stout stem foot long. The petals are crinkled like satin. Wonderful cut flowers, lasting 2 weeks in water. Height 18 in. If you happen to háve room in a cold house during January, sow in rows 3 in. apart, thin out to 3 in. in the rows for a crop of flowers that will be ready 6 weeks after sowing and salable in any market. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
HEUCHERA SANGUINEA— GORAL RELLS
This is one of the finest hardy perennials with red flow¬ ers, excellent for bouquets, blooming from early spring till frost. Does well in full sunlight as well as when partially shaded. The color is a vivid shade of coral red, perfectly charming. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 25c; % oz. 95c; oz. $7.00. HELIANTHUS RIGIDUS — This is one of the best perennial Sun- flowers, with large sometimes semi-double yellow flowers with blaek centera. Height 3-4 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $2.00.
ICE PLANT
Suitable for rock work, hanging baskets, etc. Foliage thick, frosted and wax-like. Easily grown from seed sown from March to May. Haif hardy annual. Height 6 inches. T. pkt. 10; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00.
HIBISCUS— MALLOW MARVELS
IMPATIENS SULTÁNI
Producos immense flowers with a large crimson nye, measuring 7 inches aeross, and a plant has as many as firty of them. It blooms from seed the first year. Height 4 to 6 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
HIBISCUS ROSE SINENSIS— Chinese Rose. Forms neat bushes 3 to 5 feet tall, bearing very large richly colored flowers, mostly in shades of red and orange and never fails to attract attention. Needs protection over winter in the North. 10 seeds 10c; 100 seeds 80c.
Easy to raise from seed and indispensable for window boxes and bedding also as a house plant, as they will bloom i profusely even in the darkest shade, where hardly anything 1 else would grow let alone bloom. The flowers are waxy like. Brilliantly colored in all shades of red. Plant 10 inches apart. Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 15c; 1-32 oz. 30c; 1-8 oz. 80c.
IBIS KAEMPFEBI — Japanese Iris mixed. T. pkt. 10c; oz. t 60c; lb. $5.00.
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IPOMEA— CLMBER
Of rapid growth covering trellises and other supports with beautiful flowers.
Sow outdoors early in the spring; plant six inches apart and cover one-half inch. They grow nearly everywhere, in any soil. Start the seed of Moonflower in January.
IPOMEA SETOSA — (Brazilian Morning Glory). A verv rapid growing vine, that forms a most dense and attractive screen. The flowers are rose colored and measure three inches across and are borne in large clusters. 1 oz. 20c; lb. $2.60; T. pkt. 5c.
RONA NOX — (Evening Glory). Violet flowers, large and fra- grant. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00.
IPOMEA HEAYENLY RLUE — Start the seeds in pots in March and plant out doors when danger of frost is past. A rapid grower, bearing as many as 200 very large most beautiful sky blue flowers at a time. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $7.00.
GIANT MOONFLOWER, i. NOCTIFLORA
Very showy of the annual climbers, easily reaching a height of 25 or 30 feet. At night and during duli days the plants are covered with large, pure white fragrant flowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.20.
IPOMEA ROCHESTER — Rochester Morning glory. Flowers deep blue with a wide white band around the edges. Splendid. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
I. PURPURE A— MORNING GLORY Of all flowers this is probably the most widely knowrn Grows ahout 15 feet high.
MIXED: T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.00.
IPOMEA IMPERIALIS — Japanese Morning Glory. The flow¬ ers are of gigantic size, streaked, marbled mottled, striped and bordered in wonderful fashion and sometimes show rare markings of ash-gray bronze, terra-cotta, bro<wn and slate-blue. In variety of colors, large size of blooms no other strain can equal our Speciál Mixture. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.40.
JAPANESE FLOWER LAWN
Composed of annual and perennial flowers suitable for a flower lawn. Sow the seed broadcast, very thinly in elean ground, (free of weeds) when danger of frost is past and you will get a riot of flowers. An oz. of seed will sow a space 20 feet square. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $2.00.
' Mr. Florist, try some Godetia this year. It is a most showy plant. B extremely easy to grow and in this country a novelty — just the thing , the public is looking for and willing to pay for.
JAPANESE IRIS
iř Beautiful, large. gracefully formed flowers in many colors and perfectly hardy if planted deep, the crown covered with 2-3 inches of soil and given slight protection over winter. Easily raised from seed. MIXED— T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00.
K ochia
INULA
Hardy perennial plants of easiest culture, bearing fine flowsrs in various shades of yellow from June till frost. INULA GLANDULOSA SUPERBA— Flowers sulphur yellow,
height, 4 ft. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 40c; 1-8 oz. 75c; 1 oz.
$5.40.
INULA ROYLEANA — Splendid flowers deep orange yellow.
Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 40c; 1-8 oz. 75c; 1 oz.
$5.40.
INULA GRANDIFLORA
Gold Marguerite — The plants grow 3 ft. high and bear early in June quantities of golden yellow flowers 5 inches across. Splendid for cutting. T. pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 45c; 1-8 oz. 80c; 1 oz. $6.00.
ISATIS GLAUCA
Perfectly hardy perennial 2 ft. high, producing in June quan¬ tities of flowers in panicles, of bright yellow color. useful in ar¬ rangement with other flowers. T. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 40c.
KOCHIA — SUMMER CYPRESS
An annual forming a close dense plant. about 30 inches hieb; has fine feathery foliage of rich, deep green which turns bright red in fall. Ušed for temporary hedge or in groups; also single plants. Plant 18 inches apart. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.00. JERUSALEM CHERRY — See Solanum Capsicastrum.
LANTANA
This is a showy bedding and basket plant of rapid growth, fine for pot culture in the winter or garden deeoration in the sum- mer. Verbena-like heads of orange, white, rose and other colored flowers. Tender perennial. Height 1 to 2 feet.
Compact growing dwarf hybrids in all colors. T. pkt. 10c: oz. 60c; lb. $5.00.
LAGURUS OVATUS— Hare’s Tail Grass
Bears large, egg shaped satiny heads, suitable either fresh or dried for bouquets. Annual. T. pkt. 10c: oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
ANNUAL LARKSPUR
The Tall Double Larkspur is a charming flower that pays reál well to grow, both outdoors and under glass. In the greenhouse it should be grown in a temperature as near as possible to 50 degrees. It will then produce finer and more flowers^ than when grown in the open. Given rich soil and full sunlight, it will grow 5 feet tall and bear great numbers of heavy spikes, excellent for bouquets and floral work. It will yield much greater number of spikes if the terminál stalk is cut out when the plants are about a foot high. To get the flowers for Deeoration Day, sow in December or early in January and give plenty of light and avoid cold drafts to prevent mildew. If intended to bloom in the open, sow the seed when the apple is in bloom and set the plants 10 inches apart. The seed we offer is the finest strain of Double Stock Flowered Tall Branching variety unsurpassed in quality.
WHITE, BRIGHT ROSE PINK, BLACK BLUE, DA1ÍK BLUE, EX-
QUISITE PINK, LILAC, LUSTROPS CARM1NT . NEWPORT
PINK, ROSY SCARLET, SHELL PINK, SKY BLUE, MIXED.
Any of the above. T. pkt. 10c : oz. 40c ; lb. $4.00.
DWARF LARKSPUR — In all colors. double, growing about 18 inches
high, popular variety for growing in garden. T. pkt. 10c; oz.
30c; lb. $3.50.
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LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS— Everlasting Pea
FINEST MXXED— 1 oz. 40c ; T. plit. 5c; lb. $6.00.
LATHYRUS PINK BEAUTY— Flowers pále pink. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00.
LATHYRUS VVHITE PEARL — Pure white. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz.
20c; oz. $1.20; lb. $10.00.
LATHYRUS ItED — T. plit. 10c; oz. GOc ; lb. $8.00.
LAVATERA SPLENDENS
(Trimestris Rosea Grandiflora). Exteremely shovvy, hardy an- nual for large beds or flowering hedges, bearing verv large cup sbaped ricb pink flowers from early spring till frost. Sow in May where they are to bloom and thin out to 18 inches apart. Thev eannot be transplanted very well. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $2.50.
LA V ANDULA— LAVENDER
. lanled for its very pleasant odor and sometiines emploved also in flower work. Thrlves in poor soil and in rather dry situation. Requires winter protection in the North.
LAVANDULA 8PICA — Falše Lavender. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.50. LAV ANDULA VĚRA — True Lavender. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00. LEPTOSYNE STILLMANI — Haif hardy annual about 15 inches tall, bearing single yellow flowers resembling coreopsis. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
LIATRIS PYCNOSTACHYA
Kansas Gay Feather oř Blazing Star. A hardy perennial, growing 6 ft. high, an old clump producing up to a dozen purple flowers in narrow spikes foot oř longer. Blooms in July and August, lasts long after cut and is quite popular in some flower markets, Chicago especially. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; 1 oz. $1.00; lb. $8.00.
IiIATRIS SCARIOSA — Robust growing, handsome vaTiety with dense spikes of purple flowers foot long on stalks 3 feet tall. Ex- ceHent for dry bouquets. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb.
LILLIUM AURATUM
The seed germinates readily. Sow early in the spring in loose, well dralned sandy soil, in rows foot apart, about 20 seeds to a foot of row. Cover about half an inel, deep. In the fall dig the bulbs, set back all that are undersizeil immediately in rows foot apart and about 3 inches deep, the larflur bulbs may bet set a lit tle deeper. Bulbs of flowering size for ij.ermanent planting outdoors should be placed on a layer inch tldck of coarse sand to insure drainage and covered 8 inches deep. '1 lie bulbs must never come in contact with fresh nianure. Perfeactly hardy. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $100; lb. $12.00.
LILLIUM REGÁLE — See novelty pagcg.
LINARÍA
LINARIA CYMBALARIA — Kenilworth Ivy. Hardy perennial trail- ing plant, excellent for harxging baskets, window boxes, pots and rock work. Flowers lavender and purple. Will stand good deal of shade. T. pkt. 10c; 1-16 oz. 20c; oz. $2.00.
LINARIA MACEDONIA — Robust perennial, bearing long spikes of beautiful lemon yellow snapdragon-like flowers, excellent for cutting. Of easiest culture, booming first year from seed and doing well without hardly any care in almost any ltind of soil and exposure. Height, 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c: oz. $2.00.
LINUM — FLAX
PERENNE — Perennial, erect growing, bearing on numerous branches bright blue dainty flowers. Nice for cutting. Blooms first year from seed. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.40.
ItUBRUM GRFL. — Large Flowered Scarlct Flax. A neat annual plant with brilliant scarlet flowers and dainty foliage. Height 15 in. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.40.
LOBELIA
The annual varieties are ušed both for borders, edgings, in de¬ sign work and as pot plants, for which purpose 3 to 5 plants are placed in each 3-inch pot. Of easiest culture. February sown seed will produce blooming plants in Apríl oř May. Sown outdoors in May will bloom in July and then till frost. Requires good soil and plenty of water. In our climate Lobelia is in lts best in May and June, then the sun gets it. If cut back will bloom again nicely in the fall. Where the summers are not too hot and dry they are bright and in full bloom at all time. The perennial Cardinalis variety must be planted in halí sliaded, eool and moist spot in soil containing sand and leaf mould.
Lobelia Bedding Queen
BEDDING QUEEN — Dark blue with clear, defined white eye, one of the best for bedding and ribboning. Very dwarf. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60.
LOBELIA RED QUEEN — Of all red flowered Lobelias this is the best variety, with rich velvety red flowers. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c ; oz. 80c.
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CHYSTAL PALACH COMPACTA— The finest for bedding of com- pact, erect growth, deep blue. T. pkt. 10c ; 1-8 oz. 30c ; 1 oz. $1.80; lb. $24.00.
GKACILIS — Light blue trailing and tall. T. pkt. 5c; 1-8 oz. 10c; oz. 60c ; lb. $6.00.
BARNABD’S PERPETUAL — Deep blue with large, white eye, very fine trailing variety. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60. HYBRIDA PENDTJLA SAPPHIRE — Beautiful variety for hanging baskets with large blue tlowers and large white eyes. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.50.
EMPEROK WILLIAM — Sky blue, compact, very fine bedding sort. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60.
WHITE GEM — Splendid large flowered pure white bedding variety. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.40.
LOBELIA SFECIOSA — Dark blue, trailing for hanging baskets. 1 oz. 80c; 1-8 oz. 15c; lb. $10.00; T. pkt. 10c.
LOBELIA CARDINALIS — (Cardinal Flower). A native perennial forming long spikes thickly set with bright crimson flowers. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.80.
LUNARIA BIENNIS
KERMESINA — Of all Lunarias this ls the most showy. The seed pods which are round and transparent showing the seeds inside and the size of a 25-cent piece, are ušed in bouquets like dried statice. They are very ornamental. Sow the seed in August and September, give protection over winteT and your plants will bloom and bear pods in great abundance. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
LUPINUS
Easily raised from seed, doing well in any soli savé soils con- taining excess of lime for which lupině háve no Hking. Cover the seed only about half inch and space the plants 15 inches apart. In the greenhouse sow from September to February, shift as needed, grow them cool, 48 to 50 deg. and allow to bloom in 4 in. pote. In solid beds háve them 14 inches apart. For forcing use the HART- WEGI annual variety. Easily forced into bloom in 8 weeks and easily salable as it is, an elegant cut flower. All lupins bloom out- doors from May till almost frost.
LUPINUS HARTWEGI — An easily raised annual, bearing graceful spikes of pea shaped bloom in several dainty colors, highly valuable for bouquets. Kequires rich, sandy soil and sunny sit- utation. Sown outdoors in April, blooms in May and till Sep¬ tember. Easily forced into bloom in 8 weeks.
LUPINUS HARTWEGI— Annual, height 2 ft. WHITE, PINK, DARK BLUE, SKY BLUE, MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00.
LUPINUS POLYPHYLLUS — Hardy Lupines
LUPINUS POL. DARK BLUE, LUPINUS POL. WHITE— Both col- ors: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
SMZLING BEAUTY — Of most lovely, lustrous pink color. A robust grower. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 45c; 1 oz. $3.00.
MAUVE BEAUTY — Soft lavender shaded with deep rose, a most charming color. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $2.00.
LUPINUS POL. ROSEUS — A fine variety with sweetly scented light and dark rose flowers on long spikes. Height 4 feet. 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $10.00; T. pkt. 10c.
LUPINUS POL. NEW HYBRIDS — These embrace many different colors, are perfectly hardy and grow to the height of 3 to 4 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
LYCHNIS
Blooms from July to September and is a splendid showy plant for dry soils and sunny position. Grows readily from seed and should be sown outdoors in April or May. Plant 9 inches apart. LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA— (Burning Star). Grows 2 feet high, producing flowers of the most imagineable beauty. Hardy peren¬ nial. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
LYCHNIS HAAGEANA HYBRIDA— Finest of the Lychnis family. Colors varied. Height 1 foot. Mixed. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60.
LYCHNIS VISCARIA SPLENDENS — Fine hardy border plant, pro¬ ducing in profusion double brilliant red flowers in June and July. Height, 1 foot. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00.
LYCHNIS ARKWRIGHTII — New. Produces an abundance of large brilliantly colored floweTS during summer in scarlet and pink shades. Hardy perennial, height 30 inches. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 45c; oz. $3.00. _
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS Tfe are not just trying to seli you our seeds — we are also trying to help you by giving reliable information as what to do with the seed to get the most benefit.
A PAYING FLORIST FLOWER
is lupin. You can seli the blooms in quantities at very satis- factory prices in any flower market. We see great' future for lupins and advise liberál plantings.
MARIGOLD
The tall varieties make first class cut flowers, the dwarf varieties being of dwarf even and compact growth, are valuable bedding plants. They should be planted foot apart and given rich soil from start to finish, with full exposure to the sun. The dwarf sorts grow a foot high, the tall reach 2% feet. They bloom from July to frost. Sow the seed in March indoors or in May outdoors.
Marigold is one of the most useful and best paylng flowers for the florist to raise during the summer months. Thrives in almost any kind of soil and reaches the peak of its beauty in the very warmest weather even in dry season and stays fresh and beautiful for many days after being cut. Shipped for long distances arrives bright and crisp for days after other flowers would háve wilted and dried up. A first class cut flower and wonderful in sprays and wreaths. A popular flower with the public and worthy of raising on a larger scale.
TALL DOUBLE BROWN — Very double, dark brown. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80.
TALL DOUBLE GOLDEN ORANGE— T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c ; lb. $4.80.
TALL DOUBLE ELDORADO — Flowers very large and double, beau- tifully quilled, deep yellow. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80.
TALL DOUBLE ORANGE PRINCE — Large double golden orange flowers. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80.
TALL DOUBLE LEMON QUEEN — Very large extremely double, sulphur yellow. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80.
TALL DOUBLE MIXED — Large flowered, colors light and dark yellow. T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 30c ; lb. $3.80.
DWARF DOUBLE AURORA — Very double and large, pále yellow, flushed red, beautiful. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
DWARF DOUBLE VULCAN — Shining purple scarlet, streaked with primrose yellow, very striking new variety. T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 60c ; lb. $6.00.
DWARF DOUBLE DARK BROWN— Very double, fine for bedding. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
DWARF DOUBLE GOLDEN BALL — Very double, deep orange yel¬ low. T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 40c ; lb. $4.00.
DOUBLE LEGION OF HONOR — Flowers with rich brown markings on yellow ground. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
SINGLE LEGION OF HONOR — The flowers are orange yellow, each petal being marked with a large spot of dark crimson. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
DOUBLE DWARF MIXED— T. pkt. 10c : oz. 40c ; lb. $4.00.
MARVEL OF PERU— FOUR 0’CLOCK
A handsome, free-flowering, half-hardy perennial, blooming the first season from seed, the flowers which are produced in clusters opem in the afternoon. The colors are mostly crimson, white, yellow and violet. Our mixtuxe contains a fine variety of colors. Oz. 10c ; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; T. pkt. 5c.
LYTHRUM ROSEUM SUPERBUM
LYTHRUM SUPERBUM — (Rose loose-strife). Hardy perennial good
for massing, flowers rosy lilac produced on long slender spikes. Height 3 feet. Space 2 feet apart. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
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MATRICARIA — FEVERFEW
Sow in March in shallow boxes (2 inches deep). When the plants are large enough to handle, transplant into another box and set out in the open in May.
MATRICARIA EXIMIA GOLDEN BALL — Of compact hábit, suit- able for edging, with very striking double yeilow flowers. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; lb. $14.00.
MATRICARIA CAPENSIS AERA PLENA- Free-flowering plants of busliy babit, bearing quantities of snow-vvliite double flowers in dense clusters almost covering the plant. Fine for pot culture and for cutting. Tender peren nial, blooming the first year from seed. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80.
MAURANDIA— CLIMBING SNAPDRAGON
A beautiful annual climber with clean, dark green, dense foliage. Sow the seed in March and plant outdoors in May. The flowers resemble those of snapdragon in shape and are of many colors: and shadings. The seed we offer is of the largest flowered varieties in mixture. Height 10 feet. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.40. ME8EJIBKYAMTHEMCM- (Ice Plant). T. pkt. 5c ; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00.
MIGNONETTE— RESEDA
CULTURE — Sow the seed outdoors in April in a half shaded tnoist spot. A plače where tliey will receive the morning sun is the best. For winter and spring blooming sow the seed from Au¬ gust to October in pots, give all the light possible and keep in a temperature of 40 to 45 degrees.
Mignonette does not stand transplanting very well, therefore sow 5 to 8 seeds direct in a 2% inch pot, later pull out the weak plants and leave 1 or 2 of the strongest. One plant to a pot will produce extra large spikes if pinched back once only. If you leave two plants to a pot and pinek back when about 2 inches high to make them branch out again pinching the branches until there are 5 to 8 strong shoots, you will get many smaller spikes.
To produce extra long spikes keep the plants in a temperature of 36 to 40 degrees at night. Disbud all fiower spikes as SOON AS THEY APPEAR allowing only the center flower to bloom. Keep the plants erect by means of wire oř other supports to avoid crooked stems.
Mignonette requires rich soil, half compost mixed with half partly decayed manure gives the best results. Keep the plants tied to stakes and plače them in the benches foot apart. It pay,s to grow it, its delicate fragrance makes it a favorite with many people.
Mignonette New York Markét
NEW YORK MARKÉT — A strain which cannot be surpassed for the greenhouse, producing immense flower spikes, was saved for us by one of the largest growers of Mignonette for the New York Markét. T. Pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 35c; 1-8 oz. 55c; oz. $4.00.
MIGNONETTE— Continued
G0LIATIL — Forms pyramidal bushes of compact hábit, bear¬ ing large spikes of flowers often measuring 6 to 8 inches long by 2% inches in diameter. The florets are fire-red and contrast effectively against the healthy rich green foliage. T. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15; 1 oz. 80c; lb. $12.00. BISMARCK— A highly improved Machet. 1-8 oz. 10c; 1 oz. 60c; lb. $8.00; T. pkt. 5c.
SWEET SCÉN TED — This is the old originál type with smáli spikes but with powerful and lasting fragrance. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.50.
MACHET — The most popular and best Mignonette for all pur- poses, either outside or inside. Ever-blooming, the flow¬ ers last till latě autumn. Highly fragrant. Our seed is the finest strain from a noted German specialist. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 60c; lb. $8.00.
ALLEN’S DEFIANUE — When grown under favorable condi- tions the spikes will be from 12 to 15 inches long and highly fragrant. The individual florets are of immense size, forming a graceful as well as compact spike. For cutting it is perfection, remaining fresh for 8 to 10 days in water. T. pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 40c; lb. $5.00.
MELOTHRIA PUNCTATA— MUSK VINE
Beautiful rapid growing climber with stár shaped white flowers of strong musk fragrance. Plant indoors in March and set out in the open in May. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.
MIMULUS
MEVIULUS MOSCHATUS — (Musk Plant). Fine for hanging baskets, fragrant foliage, yeilow flowers. Haif hardy perennial. Height 6 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1-32 oz. 20c; oz. $4.00.
MIMULUS TIGRINUS — (Monkey Flower). The finest tigered and spotted varieties, rivaling the Calceolaria in its bright colors. Mimulus thrives best in a moist and shady plače. Finest mixed. T. pkt. 10c; 1-32 oz. 15c; oz. $3.00.
MIMOSA PUDICA— SENSITIVE PLANT
A curiosity among flowers; the fern-like leaves closing when touched and a clump of plants are quite a sight when hit by a handful of sand. They close their leaves instantly, producing a whisper-like noise. Plant 6 inches apart. Height 1 to 2 feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.
MINA LOBATA
One of the fastest growing climbers with fine flowers,
which are at íirst vivid red, later changing to orange yeilow and when fully expanded creamy white. It forms a dense sereen in very short time, blooms all summer, has nice clean foliage and grows about 20 feet high. Plant when all danger of frost is past. Annual. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
MYOSOTIS— FORGET-ME-NOT
Dwarf growing, lovely hardy perennials, admirably adapt- ed for borders, pots and bedding, especially in combination with tulips or hyacinths. They should be given slight protec- tion through the winter. Sow any time from spring till early fall. Seeds sown early in the spring will produce flowering plants the first summer.
MYOSOTIS YICTORIA — A popular sort, with fine heads of large, clear azure-blue flowers. Plants bushy and com¬ pact. Fine for edging of beds. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c;
1 oz. $1.60.
MYOSOTIS DISSITIFLORA — One of the best of all myosotis. Of compact hábit with mossy dark green foliage, about which are carried on sturdy stems large clusters of fine azure-blue flowers. Perfectly hardy, valuable for spring bedding, fine for pot plants as it forces easily. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 60c; 1 oz. $4.00.
ALPESTRIS BLUE — Of trailing hábit. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c.
PALUSTRIS SEMPERFLOREUS — Everblooming swamp for- get-me-not. Blooms all summer. A very good variety. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.00.
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Forgret-Me-Not Ruth Fisher
EUTH FISHER — This is the flnest of all Forget-Me-Nots. The plants are of compact hábit with glossy dark green foli¬ age, the sturdy flower stems bearing large clusters of im- mensely lovely blue flowers 1% inches across. This For- get-Me-Not took first prize wherever exhibited. T. pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 80c; 1-8 oz. $1.50.
ROTAL BLUE — Grows a foot high and bears flowers in long sprays of the deepest blue. Fine for cutting. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
FONROBERT — (Robu-sta Graudiflora) — Dark blue flowers with yellow eyes; of all the myosotis the easiest to grow and fine for pots as well as bedding. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80.
OBLONGATA PERFECTA — Věry large and showy. If sown in February blooms whole summer and makes a grand cut flower. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
MIXED FORGET-ME-NOT— T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.75.
MYRTLE-MYRTUS COMMUNIS
A handsome shrub growing from 3 to 10 feet high, with elegant white flowers. Both the flowers as well as the leaves are strongly scented. Easily raised from seed. Treat like you do Geranium. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
MOONFLOWER — See Ipomea Noctiflora.
MORNTNG GLORY — See Ipomea Purpurea.
MAHOGANY CLO VER— (Shamrock?)
What we offer as Shamrock is a plant identical with white clover but our plants háve dark brown foliage with a sprinkling of scarlet. We háve a bed of it in our city garden, where visitors come to see our flowers and there was not one that did not buy this clover. The foliage is so odd, beautiful and striking that everybody that sees it simply must háve it. Start a bed on your premises and there will be no end to in- quiries about the odd looking clover and no end to sales. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 30c.
MIMOSA PUDICA
WILL DO LOTS OF ADVERTISING FOR YOU
Mimosa, oř Touchmenot, closes up its leaves when any- thing comes in contact with them. It will attract lots of at- tention and comment if you plače a few plants where visitors will see them. To many this plant is new — unusual — it will make people talk about you and that means — advertising you.
Flonst — Sow Early
The call for plants well grown and bushy, is ever increas- ing. Do your seeding early so as to be able to offer quality plants in May when everybody is looking for plants. Our catalog tells you when is the proper tiine to sow.
Nasturtium Vesuvius
NASTURTIUM
The dwarf varieties are fine for grouping, borders, rib- boning, or as pot plants, the climbing kinds for hanging bas- kets, window boxes, etc.
Both kinds produce lots of sweet-scented flowers suitable for vases and as cut flowers. Plant outdoors in Apríl and May foot apart each way. In soil that is excessively rich the plants produce strong leaf growth but few flowers and if planted closer than a foot apart are apt to rot off in wet sea- son. All Nasturtiums bloom from June till almost frost
DWARF DARK LEAVED VARIETIES
AURORA — Primrose, veined Car mine pink.
BEAUTY— Light scarlet, green foliage.
GOLDEN KING — Pure golden yellow.
EMPRESS OF INDIA — Fiery crimson, dark foliage.
KDÍG THEODORE — Velvety red flowers, dark foliage.
KING OF TOM THUMBS — Dark scarlet, dark leaves. CRYSTAL PALACE GEM — Sulphur, maroon blotches.
BROJÍ ZE — Bronzy orange.
CHAMELEON — Various colors on one plant.
PEARL — Creamy white.
PRINCE HENRY — Cream spotted and red tipped.
RUBY KING — Ruby red, dark leaved.
GENERAL JAQUEMINOT — Gloving crimson scarlet. RUDOLPH YIRCHOW- — Soft rosy-pink.
YESUYIUS — Salmon-rose, dark foliage.
FINEST MIXED— Includes all of the above varieties.
PRICE — Any of the above 5c per pkt.; 10c per oz. ; 14 oz_ 25c; 1 lb. 85c, postpaid.
DWARF FANCY LEAVED
CLOTH OF GOLD — The foliage is of bright golden yellow, the flowers are intense scarlet.
GOLDEN QUEEN — Bushes of round form only about 6 inches high with smáli light golden green leaves. The flowers are a rich tint of glowing orange yellow.
CHOICE MIXED — Fancy leaved varieties.
PRICE — Any of the above fancy leaved varieties, 5c per pkt.; 10c per oz. ; 25c per % lb.; 1 lb. 85c.
TALL OR CLDIBING NASTURTIUMS
BLACK PRINCE — Velvety black flowers, intensely dark foli¬ age, extremely showy.
BUTTERFLY — Light lemon color, distinctly marked on the three lower petals with a blotch of terra-cotta red. The two upper petals are marked in shades of bright red.
CHAMELEON — Flowers of most diversified coloring and many brilliant markings on a single plant.
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TALL NASTURTIUM— Continued
COQUETTE — The flowers vary so greatly from each other that it is impossible to find any two alike.
DUNNET’S ORANGE — Deep orange, marked with crimson blotches.
GOLDEN CLOTH — Flowers scarlet, foliage golden yellow. HEINEMANNI — An odd and unique chocolate color. JUPITER — Clear rich golden yellow. Individual flowers are nearly three inches across.
PEARL — Pale lemon-yellow.
PRINCE HENRY — Light yellow, brightly marked with car- mine blotches.
REGELIANUM — The best rich crimson.
RUDOLPH YIRCHOW — Most beautiful flowers of a rosy pink coloring, backed with a bright yellow calyx and spur. PEICE — -Any of the above Tall varieties. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 25c; lb. 80c, postpaid.
TALL MIXED— Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c, post¬ paid.
L0BB’S MIXED — (Tropaeolum Lobbianum). These háve a little smaller leaves than the Tall Nasturtiums, richly colored and strong growers. Oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c; pkt. 5c.
MADAM GUNTHER’S HYBRIDS— A most beautiful strain of climbing Nasturtium, remarkable for richness and vari¬ ety of colors, embracing velvety dark maroon, scarlet, sal- mon, rose pink,l ight yellow, deep orange, as well as most showy striped and blotched varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00, postpaid.
TALL IYY LEAYED NASTURTIUM — Of strong, vigorous growth with rich deep green foliage similar in shape to the well known English Ivy. A very attractive vine. Many colors mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00, postpaid.
NEMESÍA
Nemesias are easily raised annuals, bearing flowers very distinct in shape, about 8 inches across, embracing all imag- inable colors, 8 to 12 inches tall, making a grand pot plant and beautiful edgings. Sow when danger of frost is past, space plants 6 inches apart. If wanted for Christmas start under glass about mid-August and grow cool, if for May flowering, sow in February. Any soil will suit them and grown cool their beauty is glorious.
BLUE GEM — Of all Nemesias this is the finest. The color is a pretty Forget-Me-Not blue. 1-8 oz. 30c; 1-16 oz. 15c; oz. $2.00; T. pkt. 10c.
NEMESÍA STRUMOSA GRANDIFLORA
Extra large flowers, richly colored, including many beau¬ tiful and rare shades. Most strikingly beautiful, always ex- citing great admiration, fine for bedding as well as for cut- íing.
The seed we offer was raised with the greatest care and can be depended upon to produce flowers of maximum size. T. pkt. 20c; 1-16 oz. 30c; % oz. $1.00.
NEMOPHILA
Hardy annual of compact growth and free flowering hábit growing almost a foot high. Requires loam and partial shade. Fine for pots. Start in February for early spring flowering in a cool greenhouse; for garden decoration sow as soon as the ground is open.
1NSIGNIS — Flowers bell shaped, sky blue. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.40.
NICOTIANA — Sweet Scented Tobacco
Sow the seed in shallow boxes or pots filled with light porous soil in April and set outdoors in May. Cover the seed very lightly, keep the box in a warm room and the soil moist for the first 6 or 8 days, in which time the seed is usually sprouted. They require deep rich soil and full sunlight and should stand 9 inches apart.
AFFINIS — Three feet high, with hundreds of fragrant blos- soms borne for months. Pure white. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. NICOTIANA SANDERAE— Mixed. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c.
NIGELLA — Love in a Mist
Nigella is a neat plant about a foot high with finely cut, mist-like foliage, loaded with large, blue, oddly shaped and beautiful flowers, from July to September. Well adapted for pots and borders. Sow in rich soil in a sunny spot where they are to remain, as they cannot be very well transplanted; and thin to a distance of about 8 inches. Annual.
NIGELLA MISS JEKYLL
Very large and showy flowers on graceful bushes, with finely cut foliage, about 20 in. in height, fine for bedding and beautiful when potted. Hardy annual, best sown where it is to stand, later thinned out to 8 in. apart. BLUE— WHITE MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00.
NIEREMBERGIA GRACILIS
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Most elegant and beautiful annual plant growing about 1 15 inches high and bearing a great number of cup-shaped, i lavender blue flowers on slender stems in a graceful manner. Fine for bedding, hanging baskets or window boxes, as well as a first class pot plant and cut flower. Sow in February and March indoors or in April outdoors. Does well in half shade as well as when fully exposed to the sun. T. pkt. 10c;
1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
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NOLANA GRANDIFLORA
A showy low growing plant, flowers smáli, deep blue, bell shaped. Suitable as a pot plant, good for vases and baskets and excellent for covering p-oor, dry and rocky soils as well J as for borders. Sow in the open when all danger of frost is í t past, for early blooming start under glass. Annual. Height : ( 6 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 60c.
FLORISTS
If you are located near a traveled road or directly on it and háve not a sign (where it could be plainly seen) saying ( something like this : Open for business — Flowers for sále — • i Visitors welcome, or some sign to that effect, you are missing , many sales. During summer, hundreds of automobiles pass ; by your establishment, wondering what kind of flowers are behind the glass, what a bouquet of them might cost, who, 1 with just a little encouragement would stop — look and BUY.
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Pentstemon
PENNISETUM
A very showy grass, ideál as a border for canna beds, making a beautiful contrast with their beautiful leaves and plumes. Never set them closer than 18 inches apart. Sow the seed in February, transplant singly into flats and láteř plače them into 3 inch pots. Plant outdoors wlien danger from frost is past.
KUPPEEIANUM — Purple Fountain Grass. Plumes purplisli, foliage greeu, extremely grace- ful. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00.
EONGISTYEUM — Plumes greenish white. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 00c.
PEONY — Seed saved from a collection of finest named varieties. T. pkt. 10c: oz. 60c.
PENTSTEMON
A perennial treated as an annual, from seed sown in March produces flowers from July till frost. Should be planted in groups of 10 to 15 plants for the most brilliant effeet. In our climate it cannot be wintered outside; the plants should be lifted with a balí of earth and stored over winter in a frost proof celar. Do not hesitate to plant Pentstemon; it is easily raised and the new hybrids are so beautiful that they will be the wonder of the whole neighborhood. In rich soil will grow three feet oř more. Plant 9 inches apart.
PENTSTEMON SENSATION — New large flowering with gloxinia-like flowers that are 2 inches across, borne on long stems. The colors are white, pink, rose and crimson to mauve and purple, including many which are beautifully edged with a fine contrasting color. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.20.
PARDANTHUS SINENSIS
Easily raised hardy plant, growing thirty inches high and bear- ing stár shaped tigred and marbled red flowers. Does well in any soil exposed to the sun and never winterkills. Makes a fair cut flower, blooming in June and July. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00.
PASSION FLOWER— CLIMBER
PASSIFEORA bears singulár, beautiful flowers and should be sown in February or March in a warm room and set out in May on the sunny side of the house where it is supposed to climb. Has large blue and white flowers. It is easily chilled and the seed is slow to germinate. COERCEA — T. pkt. 10c : oz. 80c ; lb $10.00.
PHACELIA TANACETIFOLIA
An annual plant about 18 inches in height, producing large compact heads of blue flowers. Valuable for bees. % lb. 60c; 1 oz. *0c; T. pkt. 5c.
PHYSALIS — Chinese Lantern Plant
A most striking and showy hardy perennial with yellow flowers producing balloon like husks with a berry inside of very brilliant orange red. The husks turn red when ripe and resemble Chinese páper lanterns. The dried branches make good materiál for winter bouquets. Sow in Apríl and May; space the plants a foot apart. Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $8.00.
OENOTHERA — Evening Primrose
Easily raised from seed, doing well in most any soil, enjoying eunshine. The variety listed below is one of the best out of the
whole family.
FRUTICOSA MAJOR — Hardy perennial with large, showy yellow flowers nearly 2 inches across, borne on strong, stiff stems. Height 1 to 3 feet, depending on the richness of the soil. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.20.
OLEANDER
Well known ornamental tree, growing from 7 to 15 feet, but which can be pruned to any height desired. Not hardy.
WHITE— PINK— MIXED—T. pkt. 10c ; OZ. $1.00.
OXALIS ROSEA DELICATA
A neat, compact growing plant that blooms at all times, summer oř winter, always covered with charming bright salmon pink flow- ! ers, fine as a house plant, for hanging baskets, borders, etc. Height 6 inches. Tender. Pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 50c; oz. $6.00. j OXARIS TROPAEEOIDES— Hardy perennial, foliage reddish brown, highly ornamental, flowers yellow. Unexcelled for classy car- peting and borders, for pots and rockeries. Height 3 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1-16 oz. 25c; oz. $3.00.
Your Petunia Seed
‘ cannot be beat. So wrote us a big florist from Oregon. We know 5 i that it is good. It must be. If it was not another florist would - háve never come to our plače to buy Petunia Seed in April, nearly , j a whole year ahead of spring sowing. He would never háve said : 5 | Your Petunia Seed produces plants about a foot high with extra 3 I large beautiful double flowers. Whv, I háve never seen anything e ! like it. I am sorry that I did not buy more seed of you. I bought a packet of Petunia Seed that I háve seen advertised and paid five 1 dollars for it. You charged me only 80 cents and your seed is i. superior to the one I paid $5.00 for.
PHYSOSTEGIA
VIRGINICA— A hardy perennial 3 feet high, bearing spikes of deli- cate pink flowers. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 60c.
PHYSOSTEGIA VIRGINICA GIGANTHEA— Height 6 feet. Bears extra large flowers on long stems, deep crimson rose. An ex- cellent cut flower. T. pkt. 15c ; oz. $1.00.
PHYSOSTEGIA VA. GRFE. AERA.— White. Large flowered— T. pkt. 15c ; oz. $1.00.
PERILA NANKINENSIS
PERIEA is grown for its blood red leaves which are sometimes striped with green. It grows 18 inches high and makes an inexpensive and neat border for tall canna beds. If another border of dusty miller on the outside is grown, the effeet is striking. Sow thinly, covering the seed nearly an inch deep and plant a foot apart. If planted closer than that the stems become crooked. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1 lb. $2.00.
NANKINENSIS CRISPA — Fine variety, with deeply cut and erisped foliage. Very ornamental. The leaves exhale a delicious perfume. Of same usefulness as the above. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.25.
PLATYCODON— Chinese Bell Flower
A campanula-like flower of uncommon beauty, blooming during June and July, perfeetly hardy if planted deep, the crown covered with 2-3 inches of soil. Most valuable cut flower, splendid in wreaths and sprays. If your business is to seli hardy plants háve plenty of platycodon. See to it that visitors and passers-by will see your plants — you will seli no end of them. If sown in February will bloom the same year in July. Try platycodon, you will find that it is a magnificent plant from every viewpoint and you will not lose a single plant over winter if you will plant deep.
GRANDIFLORUM — Flowers c-upped, stár shaped, large, showy and graceful, with good keeping qualities. The seed we offer pro¬ duces quite a percentage of semi-double flowers. BLUE — WHITE — MIXED. Any color; T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.80. PLATYCODON MARIESI. Of dwarf and compact hábit with very large open bell-shaped flowers. Height 1 ft.
MARIESI BLIJE — WHITE — MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. 1.40.
PIEEA CAEEITRICHODIES. — Artillery plant. Easily grown green- house plant with gracefully curved fronds of smáli shining leaves much priced. When the staminate flowers open, the pollen is discharged forcibly and visibly hence the name artillery plant. Height 6 inches. 25 seeds 20c ; 100 seeds 60c.
PANSY AMERICA
The largest and finest of all pansies. For full deseription and price see page
PANSY LORD BEACONSF1ELD
Extra large flowers blue with white blotches at the ends of petals. A bed or edging of Lord Beasonsfield pansy is a sight not
easily forgotten. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 60c; oz. $4.00; lb. $50.00.
PANSY ROGLPS GIANTS
A new and very superior mixture of Pansies, extra large in size of flowers, containing some new and very rich colors. Undoubtedly high class — better than the old standard strains and varieties, our American Pansy Mixture excepted. While líoglťs Pansy is “some" Pansy. it cannot compare with our America. T. pkt. 40c; % oz. $1.50; oz. $10.00.
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PANSY — EUROPE’S BEST
This mixture represents the cream of Europe’s most noted Pansy grower. The flowers are perfectly shaped and well rounded, borne on strong stiff stems, the petals thíck and velvety, a large pereent- age of flowers háve petals fluted or semi-donble at the edges, the plants are robust and healthy, of neat eompact growth blooming most profusely, in every imaginable color.
For years this was the best pansy seed we had. It is the finest Europe’s best pansy grower has so far produeed and there is no question as to its high quality. Since the arrival of our American Pansy mixture we must change the name from DE GIORGPS BEST AND LARGEST to DE GIORGPS EUROPE’S BEST. 1-8 oz. 80c; 1 oz. $0.00; T. pkt. 20c; lb. $75.00.
BOGNOT GIANT MIXTURE — Extremely large flowers, broad blotches and from the large spots extend delicate pencilings to extreme edges of petals. % oz. 80c; 1 oz. $5.00; T. pkt. 20c; lb. $60.00.
MASTERPIECE — Large flowers, the border of every petal being con- spiciously curled and fluted. The plants are very free-fiowering, and the numerous blossoms comprise many new tints and colors. T. pkt. 20c; oz. $5.00; Ys oz. 80c; lb. $60.0.
MASTODON — Sturdy grower, very large flowers, well formed, wide range of colors. Seed grown from originator’s stock. T. pkt. 20c; % oz. 80c; oz. $5.00; lb. $60.00.
TRIMARDEAU MIXED — Includes all known colors in Pansies, blooms not as large as those produeed from higher priced mix- tures, yet of quite good quality, price considered. T. pkt. 5c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00.
CIJLTURE OF PANSIES — Pansies love a cool, moist, well en- riched soil. Seed sown in spring in a partially shaded situation will produce flne plants for autumn flowering. However, as most people want pansies in the spring we will telí you how to proceed to secure the finest and best.
Sow the seed in July or August in a cold frame in rows about four inches apart, tcovering the seed with 1-16 inch of fine clean sand or sandyi soil. This is generally applied by sifting with a sereen. Dušt the soil with sulphur or grape dust to keep the damping-off fungus- from starting. For the same reason it is advised that the boards of the cold frame be tboroughly clean of any fungus growth. After seeding pat down with a board and apply a light application of water with a fine spray. Then cover the seed bed with burlap to hold the moisture and hasten germination, being careful, however, to remove the burlap as soon as the plants háve sprouted. Failure to do this results in drawn, spindly plants.
Be sure to keep the bed damp, as there is no way of reviving pansy plants or seeds once these háve beeome dry. Neglect here is responsible for seeds failing to “come up.” A temperature of 75 degrees or a bit less is just right for sprouting pansies. When the seeds háve sprouted cover with very light, thin muslin tacked to frames; this protects them from hot sun, drying winds, heavy rains and inseets.
When the plants are large enough to handle they are trans- planted to stand seven inches each way, in cold frames with the richest soil to be had. For best blooms pansies require soil with an abundance of humus. Pansies must be transplanted but once; the oftener transplanted the smaller the flowers.
When the ground is frozen to a depth of six inches cover the frames well. not to protéct against frost, but to insure the ground remaining frozen uninterruptedly until spring. There must be plenty of “fall” to the frames, so the water from melted snow and rains will run off quickly; one inch to the foot or six inches for a standard (3x6 ft. ) frame is about right.
The above suggestions are for mlddle northern states, of the lat- itude of Iowa. Farther South and wherever winters are not very severe, the plants may be transplanted to the open ground with just enough mulch to hide them from view after the ground freezes. One ■ounce of seed produces approximately 4,000 plants.
PANSY— PARISIAN MIXTURE
This mixture contains nearly thirty different varieties of Giant- flowering Pansies and embraces all colors known in Pansies. It is a mixture of high quality and will be found verv superior. Ys oz. 60c; 1 oz. $4.00; T. pkt. 10c; lb. $50.00.
GIANT STRIPED — A strain made up of various colors, all ele- gantly and grotesquely striped and variegated. 1 oz. $3.60; T. pkt. 10c; y8 oz. 40c; lb. $32.00.
KING OF THE BEACKS — Almost black, of truly giant size. 1-8 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $3.00; T. pkt. 10c; lb. $32.00.
GIANT ADONIS — Light blue, verv beautiful. 1-8 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $3.00; T. pkt. 10c; lb. $32.00.
PRINCE HENRY- — Darkest blue, extra large and fine. 1-8 oz. 60c; 1 oz. $4.00; T. pkt. 10c; lb. $50.00.
VULCAN— Dark red with five large spots, petals fluted extra. 1-8 oz. 65c; 1 oz. $4.50; T. pkt. 10c; lb. $54.00.
GIANT MAUVE QUEEN— New. Slate or mouše color. 1-8 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $3.00; T. pkt. 10c; lb. $32.00.
GIANT GOLDEN QUEEN— Pure rich yellow. 1-8 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $3.00; T. pkt. 10c; lb. $32.00.
MME. PERRET — Edge of petals are frilled. The colors are dark vine, pink and red, beautifully veined and all with a white margin. Extra large flowers, verv showy. 1-8 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $3.00: T. pkt. 10c; lb. $32.00.
SNOW QUEEN— Satiny white. T. pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 33c; oz. $2.50; lb. $32.00.
RUBY KING — Purplish red shades, very beautifuL Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.50; lb. $26.00.
MERCURY — Velvety purple. T. pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 35c; oz. $2.50; lb. $26.00.
PRINCE BISMARCK — Light brown shades, with black eye. T. pkt.
10c; Ys oz. 35c; oz. $2.50; lb. $26.00.
COEOSSEA VENOSA — Light shades veined and marbled. T. pkt.
10c; Ys oz. 35c; oz. $2.50; lb. $26.00.
PANSY BRONZE BEAUTY — Flowers very large, ruffled, color bronze, with deeper spots and rays. T. pkt. 10c ; Ys oz. 60c ; 1 oz. $4.00 ; lb. $50.00.
PANSY EUEU PERRET — Large flowers color mahogany shaded with yellow with dark centers. Beautiful shade. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz 60c; 1 oz. $4.00; lb. $50.00.
ODEER FIVE BLOTCHED — The petals are light colored, the blotches of dark color, the flowers large and beautiful. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 60c; oz. $4.00; lb. $50.00.
EROS GOLD EDGED — Magnificent strain. Deep velvety brown with broad gold margin. T. pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 60c; oz. $4.00; lb. $50.00.
BALCONY PETUNIAS
Suitable for hanging baskets, vases, boxes, etc. The colors are rich, the single blooms large, 3 inches or more in diameter. BAECQNY WHITE, BALCONY PINK, BALCONY DARK RED, BAL¬ CONY RED AND WHITE STAR, BALCONY ROYAL PURPLE, BALCONY MIXED — Any color: T. pkt. 20c; 1,000 seeds 25c; 1-16 oz. 50c.
PORTLAND PETUNIAS
This is a fine Fringed Balcony type coming from Oregon, de- sirable for florist use. Blooms single, very large.
WHITE BEAUTY— SCARLET BEAUTY— PRIDE OF PORTLAND— Deep rose. ELIi’S PRIDE — Plain edged, extra large in size, blackish purple. T. pkt. 20c; 1-64 oz. 80c; 1-32 oz. $1.50. 1-16 oz. $2.75. 1-8 oz. $5.00; 1 oz. $32.00.
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BEDDING PETUNIAS
DWAKF INIMITABLE — Deep rosy pink flowers with a white stár. T. pkt. 5c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
ADONIS — Deep rosy red with white throat. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.40.
BABY B1UE — Deep violet with white throat. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $.1.40.
COUNTESS OF ELLESMERE — Rosy pink with white throat. T. pkt. 5c; 1-8 oz. 10c; oz. 60c.
GENERAL. DODDS — Darkest red, very fine. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60.
HOWARD’S STAR — Dark, velvety crimson with a íive pointed white stár. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. $1.20.
PETUNIA FINE MIXED — Includes all the known colors of the smáli flowered bedding varieties. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.75.
COMPACT BEDDING PETUNIAS
These grow erect, very compact and are a splendid class for bedding, flower boxes as well as for pot culture.
ROSY MORN — Throat silvery white. outer edge heavily shaded soft rose pink. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.90.
GLORIA — Dazzling carmine rose, perfectly charming flower. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.50.
SNOWBALL — Pure white. T. pkt. 5c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.70. NORMA — Beautiful variety, flowers blue with white stár. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.50.
ROSE OF HEAVEN — Fiery pink flowers on short compact globular bushes literally covered with bloom and espeeially effective as a pot plant. More compact and more attractive than the popular Rosy Morn variety T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00.
PETUNIA COMPACTA FINEST MIXED — Contains all the compact, short, upright growing bedding varieties in the many colors. T. pkt. 10c ; 1-8 oz. 25c ; oz. $2.00.
ANNUAL DWARF PHLOX
Unsurpassed for edgings and ribbon beds and as a pot plant. They gTow about 8 inches in height, forming dense masses of blooms all summer. Plant 8 inches apart.
FIREBALL — Dark and most brilliant red. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.20.
FAIRY — Beautiful pink shade. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.20. SNOWBALL— Pure white. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.20. VIGLETTA — Blue with white eye. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.20. MIXED— T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.20.
STAR PHLOX — Dwarf growing, with beautiful Star shaped flowers in many colors. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
Phlox Grandiflora Mixed
PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA
The finest of all annual Phloxes, with largest heads of bloom as well as the largest individual flowers. Plant a foot apart. Ileight 13 inches.
ALBA — Snow white. COCCINEA — Fiery scarlet. ROSEA — Pink. VIOLACEA — Violet-blue. MIXED — Any color: T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
PHLOX PERENNIAL
Our mixture contains iinproved strains forming extra large per¬ fectly round flowers, with petals overlapping each other. The seed of this germinates slowly, often requiring 5 to 6 months. Mixed. 35 seeds, 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.20.
PETUNIA
Bedding varieties are of the easiest culture and shonld be sown directly to where they are to stand after all danger from frost is over. They produce masses of smáli blooms. Height 9 inches. The large flowered varieties are best started in the house oř frame during February and March and transplanted to the best spot in the garden. In transplanting, savé all the less robust seedlings, as these are likely to produce the finest flowers. Petunias love plenty of water ; must never be chilled, and should be spaced 15 inches apart. Height of large flowered sorts, 15 inches.
DOUBLE PETUNIA — While a fair percentage of Double Petunia seed will produce double flowers, some will not, but the singles will be of unusual fine quality, richly colored and finely marked. The weaker seedlings should be carefully saved as these generally produce the finest double flowers. Our mixture is composed of the best and largest strains grown. T. pkt. 30c; 1,000 seeds $1.25; 1-64 oz. $3.50.
PETUNIA GIANT FLOWERING SINGLE
CRIMSON BELLE — Very large flowers, dark crimson, boldly waved and frilled. T. pkt. 20c; 1,000 seeds, 75c.
JfUNE — Plant of semi-dwarf bushy hábit and robust growth with fringed pure white flowers veined crimson, very charming and effective. T. pkt. 15c; 1,000 seeds, 75c.
MIRANDA — Very large fringed flowers of brilliant scarlet rose color. T. pkt. 20c; 1,000 seeds, 75c.
QUEEN OF THE BALCONIES — The flowers are black blue with five snow white raylike stripes of most conspicuous beauty. T. pkt. 15c ; 1,000 seeds, 75c.
RAINBOW — Flowers pink turning to purple, veined red, throat yellow. A superb flower. T. pkt. 15c ; 1,000 seeds, 65c.
ROYAL Pl líPLE — Very beautiful intense violet purple. T. pkt. 15c; 1,000 seeds, 55c ; 1-32 oz. $1.35.
SILVER SEAM — Dark blood red. bordered with a silver seam, very effective. T. pkt. 20c ; 1000 seeds 85c.
WHITE BELLE — Extra large pure white fringed flowers. T. pkt. 15c; 1,000 seeds, 55c.
GIANT RUFFLED — The flowers of this strain are ruffled and fringed, colors rich and gorgeous, with charming deep throats of various shades. T. pkt. 25c; 1-32 oz. $1.50; 1-161 oz. $2.75. GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA — Blooms of immense size. The flowers frequently measure more than 5 inches in diameter, while the colors are indescribably rich and varied, beautifully fringed and háve a large open throat, superbly marked and veined. T. pkt. 25c; 1-32 oz. $1.50; 1-16 oz. $2.75.
Petunia Cream of the Glants
CREAM OF THE GIANTS — Produces flowers of maximum size, all beautifully veined and fringed, in the greatest variety of colors. There are šelf colored blossoms, rich and gorgeous, others of lovely delicate shades and still others a combination of colors, blotched and margined all of incomparable beauty. T. pkt. 30c ; 1-32 oz. $1.75; 1-16 oz. $3.25; 1-8 oz. $6.25; oz. $48.00.
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POLEMONIUM— JACOB’S LADDER
COERULUM GRANDIFLORUM. Beautiřul, hardy perennial, bear- ing flowers nearly two inches across, in large clusters, often as many as 25 blooms included in each cluster. Requires rich soil. A grand cut flower. Color charming sky blue. T. pkt. 10; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
POLEMONIUM RICHARDSONII — Flowers light blue with golden yellow anthers witb a fragrance of ripened grapes ; excellent for cutting. Perennial. Height 6 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $0.00.
POLTANTHUS — See Primula Veris.
All poppies are beautiřul and easily raised. The Shdirley is the flnest singlej and the Giant Double the best of the double flowering rarieties. Sow the seed thinly any time in the spring as soon as the soil is in condition to work ; later thin out to a foot apart. They cannot be transplanted very well and should be tbinned as soon as large enough. If allowed to crowd each other the stems will be crooked.
DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES
T. Pkt. |
Oz. |
Lb. |
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SHIRLEY MIXED— Very double . |
. 5 |
20 |
2.40 |
PEONY FLOWERED MIXED . |
15 |
2.00 |
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GIANT DOUBLE MIXED . SPECIÁL MIXTURE— This includes all |
. 5 the |
15 |
2.00 |
double as well as single annual sorts. |
. 5 |
20 |
2.40 |
SINGLE ANNUAL |
POPPIES |
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T. Pkt. |
Oz. |
Lb. |
|
FLANDERS — Scarlet battle field poppy... |
_ 5 |
15 |
1.75 |
OPIUM — Magnificent blooms, all colors - |
. 5 |
10 |
.60 |
IMPROVED SHIRLEY MIXED . |
. 5 |
20 |
2.00 |
GIANT ORIENT AL POPPY |
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T. Pkt. |
1-8 oz. |
1 oz. |
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DARK RED . |
15 |
.60 |
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ROYAL SCARLET. Very large . . |
. 10 |
25 |
1.80 |
PKINCESS — Salmon rose . |
. 25 |
80 |
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MISS PERKY — Light salmon, beautiřul. |
. 25 |
80 |
|
OIÍIENTAL MIXED . |
. 10 |
15 |
.80 |
ORIENT AL POPPY— ROYAL SCARLET
The dazzling scarlet flowers are 8 inches across. Planted in a mass they will bloom for a month ; individual flowers last for 10 days and cut for 5 days without fading. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.80.
ICELAND POPPIES — Papaver Nudicaule
These produce myriads of brilliant flowers, delicately perfumed on stalks, foot high, from early in May till frost if not allowed to seed. There is a certadn class to these flowers and a strong appeal that makes them ready sellers and there is no flower that is more profltable to grow. In European markets millions of blooms are being sold every season and the wonder is that they are not being grown more liberally by the florists in this country. Fall is the best time to plant them, but they will bloom the same year if planted early in March. For shipping they should be cut in bud stage. Ab- solutely hardy. Height 15 inches. Perennial. Should be spaced 5 inches apart and exposed to full sunlight.
ICELAND POPPY YELLOW — Single, very fine. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; 10 lb. $11.00.
ICELAND POPPY WHITE — Single white, splendid. T. pkt. 10c ; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $11.00.
ICELAND POPPY SCAIÍLET — Orange, scarlet blooms: very fine. T.
pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $11.00.
ICELAND POPPIES SINGLE MIXED — T. pkt. 10c ; 1-8 OZ. 15c ; OZ. $1.00; lb. $11.00.
ICELAND POPPIES DOUBLE MIXED— Besides white, yellow and scarlet the colors are straw, cream and deep orange shades. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 45c: oz. $1.50; lb. $17.00.
ICELAND POPPY SUNBEAM — New improved Iceland Poppies with flowers of gigantic size in all colors, borne on long stiff stems. Single. Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
TCLIP POPPY — This is an annual, but it should be sown in the fall for best results and finest blooms. The flowers are large, dazzling scarlet, effective for beds or masses. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 40c; lb. $4.40.
SPECIÁL MIXTURE — This includes all the double as well as single annual poppies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.40.
CALIFORNIA POPPY— (See Eschscholtzia)
PORTULACA — ROSE MOSS
Blooms profusely from early summer till autumn in any kind of soil. Colors range through shades of red, yellow, pink, striped, white, etc. Haif hardy annual.
Portulaca — Single Mixed
LARGE FLOWERED SINGLE — Crimson, Pink, Scarlet, White, Mixed.
Any of the above: T. pkt. 5c; 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c; lb. $8.00. LARGE FLOWERED DOUBLE— Crimson, Pink, Scarlet, White, Mixed. Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00; lb. $28.00.
PORTULACA PARANA — The flowers of this variety, which comes in one color only, distinct lovely bluish rose, are the size of a dollar piece and appear in great profusion till frost. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $14.00.
POINCIANA— BIRD OF PARADISE
GILLESI — A smáli fcree, having very showy flowers of orange and scarlet. Not hardy in the North. Easily raised from seed. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
PUERARIA THUNBERGIANA — Kudzu Vine— The seed germinates slovvly and the first year the vine will make a growth of about 8 feet, but once established will grow 50 feet or more in a season. Plant foot apart. The foliage is neat, clean and dense. Blooms latě in summer. Pcrfectly hardy. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
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PRIMROSE— PRIMULA
Sow the seeds of Chinese Primula in clean flats, filled with sifted l Ieaf mould, loam ánd sand in equal parts, do not cover just press ;i into the soil. At first keep the box in halí shaded plače and water a carefully in a fine spray. As soon as the seeds are sprouted plače i in the lightest spot in the house. Transplant into pots as soon as > the plants are large enough to handle, and keep in a teinperature not I ověř 60 degrees. Give plenty of air, wateT carefully and during suni- i mer keep the plants shaded. Height about 9 inches.
Primula Obconica Malacoides and Forbesii are more free flower-
!ing and much easier to raise thnn the Chinese variety. Use same methods as given above only Obconica you must not use leaf mould or peat as this causes the seed to germinate poorly.
For winter sales sow the seed of Obconica and Chinensis in March and April, Maladoides being a more vigorous grower should not be sown before July.
Primula Veris, Officinalis and Auriculas, are hardy varieties and l may be sown directly outdoors in well prepared seed-bed as soon as the ground can be worked. They do not like strong sun and ověř winter should be protected with a layer of straw oř hay. AU t are easily naturalized and should be planted among shrubs oř in I turf. Planted in turf will not winterkill even in very cold localities.
PRIMULA CHINENSIS FIMBRIATA
) COVENT GARDEN WHITE — Pure white tlowers with yellow eye,
Ibeautifully fringed.
GIANT PINK — Soft pink, very floriferous, superb.
CHISWICK RED — Bright red, very effective.
I TRUE BLIJE.
ji DUCHESS — White, carmine eye, beautiful.
I CREMSON KING — Deep red with dark center, very beautiful.
LARGE FLOWERED FRINGED SUPERB MIXED— Any of the
above: 100 seeds 25c; 500 seeds 90c; 1,000 seeds $1.75; 1-16 oz. $2.80; 1-32 oz. $1.50.
Primula Obconica
PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTHEA
This Obconica race is rivalling the Chinese Primrose in size of liowers which measure about 1% inches across thus equaling in dlmensions those of their Chinese rivals with added merit of being easier grown and having a longer duration of bloom.
The varieties named below are all the new GIANT ARENDSII strain with extra large flowers.
CREMSON— PARE LILAC— SOFT PINK (Balmon Queen)— DARK RT.UE — RICH PINK— MIXED.
Any of the above: 100 seeds 25c ; 500 seeds, 90c; 1,000 seeds, $1.65; 1-16 oz. $3.40; 1-32 oz. $1.75.
PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA
FIREQUEEN — Glossy salmon red. COERULA — Light blue. ROSEA — Rlch pink. ®ither variety: 100 seeds, 20c; 500 seeds 60c; 1,000 seeds $1.00.
OBCONICA SPECIAli MIXTURE — Contains both Arendsii and Grandiflora varieties. 100 seeds 25c ; 500 seeds 80c ; 1,000 seeds $1.50; 1-32 oz. $1.65; 1-16 oz. $3.20.
PRIMULA MALACOIDES
(Improved Baby Primrose)
MOST USEFUEj and profitable
Freest flowering of all Primulas, forming tufts of light green leaves and carrying on wiry stems about 10 inches long, worlds of graceful flowers in 4 months from dáte of sowing. Primula Mala¬ coides is the most charming pot plant yet introduced of the great- est value to the retail grower as a cut flower and one of the most profitable plants to grow as it can be employed as a catch crop following chrysanthemums. Strong plants from 2%'s can be shifted to 4’s, kept cool (40 to 45 degrees) and will be ready in part for Christmas and the bulk in January up to the end of March. A most vigorous and rapid grower making such a mass of foliage and bloom in 4 inch pots as no other plant. While other primulas must be started for winterblooming in April, Malacoides should not be sown before the first week in July.
DEEP PINK, WHITE, LIGHT LILAC, MIXED— Any color: T. pkt. 25c; 1-32 oz. 55c; 1-16 oz. $1.00.
ENGLISH PRIMROSE — (Primula Vulgaris.) The wild Engíish flower, color light canary yellow, fragrant. Hardy perennial. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.40.
AURICULA — (Primula Auricula.) Fragrant hardy perennial. Many rich colors. An extremely free bloomer. Height 6 inches. 1-16 oz. 75c; T. pkt. 15c.
PRIMULA VERIS MIXED— Cowslip. Finest quality mixed. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.50.
PRIMULA KEWENSIS — Large flowered, golden yellow, with mag- nificent omamental foliage, also called Verbena Scented Prirnula. Not as profuse a bloomer as Obconica or Malacoides, but highly valuable as it will live for a long time even under gross ne- glect. First class house plant. 100 seeds 15c; 500 seeds 40c; 1,000 seeds 65c; 1-32 oz. $1.25; 1-16 oz. $2.25.
PYRETHRUM
Pyrethrum is easily grown from seed, does not winterkill and produces fine daisy-ldke flowers and grows about 2 feet high. The Golden Feather grows only about 8 inches high and for ribboning and borders there is absolutely no better plant. Is treated as annual, the seed is sown early in the spring indoors and set out in April or May. The Uliginosum variety grows 3 to 4 feet high, is a flne hardy plant with daisy-like flowers 4 inches across. Plant 8 inches apart.
The following are hardy perennials with daisy-like flowers about 2 feet high and blooming in May and June, all fine for cutting. ROSEUM BLOOD RED— T. pkt. 15c ; % oz. 30c ; oz. $2.00. GRANDIFLOKUM COMET — Fine single and semi-double varieties, with twisted petals. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 50c; 1-16 oz. 30c. ROSEUM KELffAT'8 HYBRIDS — The flowers of this strain grow to an enormous size of 12 inches in circumference and present all the beautiful variations of color between light rose, pink and deep carmine. An excellent cut flower. 1-8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.50; T. pkt. 15c; 1b. $26.00.
PYRETHRUM ULIGINOSUM — Forms large shapely bushes covered with very large white daisy-like flowers Height 4 feet. Space the plants 15 inches apart. T. pkt. 10c. oz. $2.00; 1-16 oz. 30c; 1-8 oz. 50c
ROSEUM DOUBLE MIXED — The flowers are large and beautiful, saved from isolated and finest double flowers, however, the seed produces some single flowers occasionally, especially so the flrst year after sowing T. pkt. 20c. 1-32 oz. 40c; 1-16 oz. 75c; oz. $10.00.
FOLIAGE PYRETHRUMS FOR BEDDING
GOLDEN MOSS — The foliage is very fine and very curled, entirely distinct and flne for formal gardening New. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 1b. $6.00.
PYRETHRUM AUREUM — (Golden Feather.) The finest oř all peren- nial plants suitable for edgings, carpet bedding, ribboning, etc. Perfectly hardy, forming neat graceful bushes about 8 inches tn height. The foliage is attractive yellow color, very handsome.
T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 60c ; lb. $4.20.
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RHODANTE
An everlasting bearing delicate flower of great beauty, splendid as a pot plant, for dry bouquets as well as a cut flower. Long favor- ably known in European markets and fast gaining in popularity on this side. Heigbt 1 foot.
KHODANTE ATKOSANGUINEUM— Deep blood red, single. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.60.
KHODANTE MACOIATA — Pink and yellow vvith dark eye, very pretty. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $7.00.
MACELATA ALBA GKFL. — Large pure white flowers, splendid. T.
pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15e; ®z. 80c; lb. $0.00.
KHODANTE MANGLESI — Single pink flowers. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $9.00.
KHODANTE — SPECIÁL MIXTCEE- Contains all the best varieties, both single and double. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $1.00; lb. $14.00.
RICINUS — CASTOR BEÁN
Easily raised from seed planted indoors in March or April ; planted in smáli pots and set out 30 inches apart in rich ground when all danger of frost is past.
ZANZIBARIENS — The gigantic leaves, 2 feet and 1 foot across and the great size of the plant surpass any other known Ricinus. Mixed varieties with green, brown or purplish leaves. T. pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 1-4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.
LACINIATUS — (New Golden Spire). Grows 8 feet liigh. The foliage is deeply and finely cut, differing wideJy from all other sorts. Color very dark bronzy green. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
ZANZIBARIENS ENORMIS— Grows 15 to 20 feet high in one season and is the biggest of the Ricinus family. Eoliage bright green. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1-4 lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.20.
RICINUS SPECIÁL MIXTURE — A well balanced mixture of choice and distinct varieties. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; lb. $1.75.
GOOD MIXED— T. pkt. 5c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
RUDBECKIA
Rudbeckia Purpurea and Fulgida are fair flowers, deserve a plače in the hardy border beeause they will grow where nothing else will, and never winterkill. Sow early in the spring outdoors. Plant 9 inches apart.
RUDBECKIA PURPUREA — Large crimson-purple flowers, with dark disc. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c oz. $1.40.
RUDBECKIA FULGIDA — Hardy perennial variety, producing in masses during August and September brilliant orange yellow flowers. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
SALPIGLOSIS— PAINTED TONGUE
Annual plants of great beauty. The colors are red, blue, yellow, pink, orange, violet, etc., in various shades are intricately netted, pencilled and veined with a glint of gold.
An ideál flower to grow during summer for bouquets that will seli, espeeially if mixed with gypsophyla. Sow thinly right outdoors as soon as the ground is ready and again about a monfh after that so as to háve flowers to cut till frost.
Salpiglosis to be at its best should be grown in light soil. If your soil is stiťf, add some Sharp sand or coal ashes.
SCARLET AND GOLD — Velvety scarlet flowers, with numerous golden veins. A great cut flower. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. $1.00.
VIOLET AND GOLD — Velvety violet, veined with gold. A grand cut flower. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
EMPEROR MIXED — A magnificent strain with extra large riehly colored flowers. All colors mixed. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c.
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PROCUMBENS FL. PL. COMPACTA — Produces in greatest abun- dance, neat double golden yellow flowers and does well in the poorest soil, withstanding drought and hot sun. Blooms all summer till frost and for carpeting cannot be beat. Annual. Height 6 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
SAXIFRAGA
LINGULATA LEICHTLINII — Produces early in spring, erect panicles of bright red flowers and masses of bold, long, narrow, deep green foliage covered with "frost.” A choice plant for the rock¬ ery, border or shrubbery. Har.'y perennial. Easily raised. Height 30 inches. T. pkt. 20c ; 1-32 oz. 90c.
SAXIFRAGA PERENNIAL MIXED — Many varieties, including broad leaved, mossy, narrow and encrusted leaved sorts, both tall and dwarf growing. Once started from seed you may seleet your type of plant and propagate these by divisions. They multiply fast and are perfectly hardy. T. pkt. 15c; 1-32 oz. 30c.
SIDALCEA ROSY GEM
Hardy perennial plant with handsome spikes of pink flowers. Height 4 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c:; 1 oz. $1.80.
Salvia Zurich
SALVIA— FLOWERING SAGE
All Salvias are easily grown from seed, sown indoors in March or April and set in permanent location in May. Require good soil. All bloom the first year from seed and are best treated as annuals. Plant 18 inches apart each way.
The Farinacea variety is one of the finest blue flowers. The plants should be pinched back during their early stage of growth two or three times. This induces the plants to branch out from the base and results in erect spikes.
SALVIA SPLENDENS
When transplanting see to it that you plant the seedlings at the same depth they stood before you lifted them. If you will plant deeper they will rot and you will lose them. It is all right to set most plants deeper than they stood, but it does not work with Salvia.
SALVIA SPLENDENS — One of the most gorgeous flowers blooming throughout the summer and fall. The plants grow 3 feet in height and are completely covered with scarlet flowers. 1 oz. $1.40; 1-8 oz. 20c; 1 lb. $20.00; T. pkt. 10c.
BONFIRE OR CLARA BEDMAN— Of compact growth forming oval bushes covered by flower spikes of brilliant scarlet, clear above the foliage. Brilliantly effective for bedding either planted alone or in front of other plants. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $.1.60; lb. $22.00.
ZURICH — This magnificent variety blooms earlier than any other Salvia and the "flowers are produtced in such great numbers that they cause the spikes to droop gracefully with their weight. The flowers are of a brilliant dazzling scarlet, and borne in endless profusion all summer and fall. The bushes grow to a height of 3 feet and are about 3 feet through and bloom from ground to summit. A row of these Salvias presents a most gorgeous effect. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 30c; 1 oz. $1.80; 1 lb. $28.00.
AMERICA— A fine variety of compact, busliy growth, producing large heavy spikes of Aery scarlet flowers. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c ; oz. $2.00; 1 lb. $28.00.
FIREBALL — Robust growing variety, producing globular bushes, studded with dazzling scarlet spikes of bloom. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; 1 lb. $28.00; oz. $2.00.
DROOPING SPIKES— Extra large flowering, the spikes are very long and heavy; causing them to droop by their own weight. A splendid variety. Height 2% feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; 1 oz. $1.80; 1 lb. $28.00.
FARINACEA — A perennial variety producing tall spikes of silvery lavender blooms from a dense mass of foliage. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 70c.
SALVIA AZUREA GRANDIFLORA— A hardy perennial variety pro¬ ducing spikes of intense sky-blue flowers in great profusion. Height 2 to 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; 1 oz. $1.20; lb. $18.00.
SCHIZANTHUS RETUSUS— This type grows two feet tall, flowers very large, orchid shape, in white, pink, crimson, spotted, etc. Culture same as other Schizanthus. Excellent for pots or garden display. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
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SCHIZANTHUS— BUTTERFLY FLOWER
A most desirable annual íor pot and garden culture and one of the daintest of cut flowers. Věry compact and bushy, about 20 inches táli, lasting in bloom for months. A highly paying plant for florists. For spring trade sow in a cool house in October, pot off when large enough and shift as soon as needed. Schizanthus must never be allowed to become pot bound. For summer blooming sow in a well pulverized soil when danger of frost is past, later transplant to stand •a foot apart.
If a crop of flowers is desired during December and January sow in September, allow the plants to bud in 4 in. pots, grow cool (48 deg. house). Tou wili find it about the easiest flower to bring into bloom and the most readily salable.
DR. BADGER’S GIANT FLOWEKUfG SCHIZANTHUS— A superior strain with perfect flowers iy2 inches across, in all imagineable colors and markings. Foliage fern-like bright green. Never fails to bring forth admiration. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 25c; 1 ož, $1.80.
Schizanthus Wisetonensis
WISETONENSIS MIXED— Compact growing strain producing fine flowers in abundance and a first class plant. T. pkt. 10c- 1-8 oz 15c; 1 oz. 80c.
WISETONENSIS RICH 1’INK — Large flowered deep pink. T pkt 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; 1b. $8.00.
WISETONENSIS ROSE AND AMBER— Large flowered in shades of pink and brown. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; 1b. $8.00.
SUNFLOWER — HELIANTHUS
The tall growing varieties should always be planted in groups to make a background for dwarfer plants. All Sunflowers are gross feeders and require rich soil and full exposure to the sun They bloom from early summer till frost and are excellent cut flowers. Plant seed in the open in April and May.
GEOBOSUS FISTUEOSUS FE. PL.— The flowers are very double, 5 inches across of rich yellow color and make a bold effect. Height 5 feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.40.
CAEIFORNICUS FE. PE. — Flowers double, very large deep yellow. Usually grows 4 feet high but reaches 8 feet on rich grouňd. T. pkt. 5c; % oz. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. 2.80.
CUCUMERIFOEIUS MINIATUŘE DOUBEE— The flowers are smáli, extremely double with a brown colored center, very handsome. The plant produces hundreds of blooms which are first class as cut flowers. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $3.00.
CUCUMERIFOEIUS VENUS — Flowers pále yellow, disc black, sur- rounded by a rich golden ring. The petals are twisted. A splendid cut flower. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 10c; oz. 60c.
8PECIAE MIXTURE — Embraces all the choice Sunflowers, both double and single. T. pkt. 5c; % oz. 10c: oz. 25c; lb. $3.00.
SAPONARIA VACCARIA
An annual producing masses of graceful sprays of glistenlng ■atiny flowers, resembling an enlarged gypaophyla. Very popular in European flower markets and sure to become popular on thla side. Treat like you do Gypsophyla Elegans. PINK— WHITB— MIXED. T. pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 20c; 1 lb. $1.40, prepaid.
SAPONARIA OCYMOIDE8 — Hardy, perennial, creeplng plant of dense growth, less than a foot high, covered with a aheet of brilliant crimson bloom from May to August. Unsurpassed for covering banks and in rock work. T. pkt. 10c; % oz 15c- oz 80c; lb. $8.00.
Double Sunflower
SUNFLOWER
CHRY8ANTHEMUM FLOWERED DOUBLE— Light yellow, very large and double, with feathered petals resembling somewhat the double Chrysanthemum of the florist. Height 6 feet T pkt. 5c; 34 oz. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $3.00.
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Scabiosa Mixed
SCABIOSA — MOURNING BRIDE
One of the handsomest sunimer border plants, produeing in great profusion splendid double flowers for table bouquets, etc. They grow about 30 inehes high and come into bloom early in July and continue in never-ceasing succession till frost. Hardy annual. AZURE FAIRY— Blue ; BLACK PRINCE— Black Purple ; CRIMSON— FEESH — FIREBALL — Scarlet; SNOWBALL — Pure wliite ; YEE- EOW — MIXED. Any of the above : T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00. CAUCASICA PERFECTA — Sky blue, large flowers of elegant out- line, a first class cut floiver. T-. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. CAUCACICA AERA — Pure white. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. JAPONICA — This is a perenuial variety of great beauty and elegance. The beautiful artistic lavender blue flowers are borne on long wiry sterna and are 2 to 3 inehes across. Věry floriferous. A fine cut flower. Height 3 feet. 1 oz. 40c ; T. pkt. 10c. 8CAREET RUNNER — A variety of climbing beán, bearing c-Iusters of attractive scarlet flowers and edible pods, in most parts of the country. In some localities it does not seed owing to the absence of inseets that would fertilize the flowers. T. pkt. 10c ; lb. 50c.
SENECíO-JACOBEA
EEEGANS FE. PE. MIXED — An elegant annual plant, bearing very double flowers in large heads and excellent for eutting. The colors are white, red, pink, bronze, lilac brown and other rare shades. Height 2 feet. Sow the seed in March and plant out doors early in May. Or sow direct in the open in May. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $1.80.
8ENECIO CEIVORUM— Robust growing hardy perennial with rich orange yellow flowers, very decorative. Height 4 feet. T. pkt. 15c ; oz. $1.00.
"BASTA DAISY — See Chrysanthemum.
Statice Latiíoria
STATICE EATIFOEIA is a handsoine perennial plant of easy cul- 1 ture, growing about 2 feet high. Planted in deep and rich soil and left undisturbed will produce graeeful, deep blue flowers for many years. Blooms from June to August. Sow the seed outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked and set foot apart. Can be ušed dried like strawflowers. Cut it when in full bloom, about 20 stalks to a bunch, hang up and let dry. When perfectly dry, close the tops of the bunches tightly together and wrap up in páper to keep the dust off and store away. When ready to use it, sprinkle the bunches before unwrapping. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c ; oz. 60c ; lb. $6.00.
PLANTS — Strong year old fleld grown $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. We do not seli less than a dozen plants.
STATICE INCANA NANA — Bears on much branched stalks great numbers of pále lavender, fragrant flowers, presenting cloud-like appearance. Hardy perennial. Height 15 inehes. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c ; lb. $4.00.
SINNUATA — A most useful annual variety growing from 2 to 3 feet tall and produeing brightly colored flowers that retain their lively color when dried. Really a splendid flower for bouquets both fresh oř dried. BEČE— E A VENDE R— DEEP PINK— WHITE — MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.20.
SUIVOROVI — Produces long branched spikes of light rose flowers shaded with erimson. Easily raised annual. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 80c ; lb. $12.00.
STATICE TARTARICA — A hardy perennial variety, flowers white, the best sort for dying. T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 40c- ; lb. $4.00.
STATICE BONDCEELI — Fine for bouquets and indespensable for dry bouquets and wreaths. Flowers large, clustered at the end of stalks, of golden yellow color. The plants are of neat hábit, 18 inehes tall. Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past. An- ii nual. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
STATICE CASPIA — Perennial variety produeing graeeful sprays of >' lavender and white flowers valuable both as fresh cut flowers or dried. Also called “Baby Statice.” T. pkt. 10c; 1-32 oz. 20c; » 1-4 oz. 90c.
SILENE ARMERIA — CATCHFLY
Bright proťuse-flowering annual dwarf and compact hábit. Mixed. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.60.
ORIENTAE SPEENDENS — A splendid perennial fine for eutting or for the hardy border bearing fine large bright rosy pink flowers with a delicious perfume. Easy to raise from seed. Space the plants 2 feet apart. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 40c; lb. $3.80.
8INNINGIA — See Gloxinia Regina.
SOLANUM— JERUSALEM CHERRY
Of dwarf branching hábit, with shiny smáli oval shaped leaves, loaded with bright scarlet round cherry like fruits. Fine pot plant easily raised from seed. Height 12 inehes. T. pkt. 10c; % oz 15e; oz. 45c.
SOEIDAGO CANADENSIS— T. pkt. 5c; oz. 60c.
STATICE— SEA LAVENDER
The flowers of Statice are very useful in bouquets either fresh or dried. Easily raised from seed. All varieties require deep soil and sunny position, the perennial varieties should be left undisturbed for several years.
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SMILAX— CLIMBER
A graceful, tuberous rooted, perennial climber, none surpassing it for its glossy deep green most delicate foliage. Fine for vases and baskets.
Sow from December to Mareh, soak the seed 24 hours before sowing. Height 6 to 10 feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.20.
STOCKS
Stocks are fine plants with large, brilliantly colored and delight- fully fragrant blooms. Sow the seed in Marcb or Apríl and plant outside in May. For a crop of flowers to háve for Decoration Day, sow early in February, transplant in the bench in Mareh. set the plants 4 inches apart if you intend to grow the single spike oř 10 inches apart if you rub out the terminál flower as soon as formed and force the plant to branch out. The branched plants will give 8 to 10 spikes that will make up well in bouquets and sprays, those with single spikes one only, but this very handsome and large. For best results sow the seed thinly and avoid stiff soil or soil contain- ing imperfectly deeayed manure, cover with clean sand about % inch and water carefully. To get nice, bushy plants for bedding purposes transplant them several times. In beds stocks should stand a foot apart.
Double 10 Wedks Stocks
LARGE DOUBLE TEN WEEKS
Best variety for bedding, flowers double plants dwarf and eom- pact. GRAND ROUGE, blood red, MOUNT BLANC, snow white, ROSY MORN, flesh pink, SAPPHIRE, dark blue, MIXED — Any of them: Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.80; lb. $22.00.
GIANT IMPROVED BISMARCK
The best stock for close planting, producing a high percentage of double flowers on fine stems 2% feet long 10 days before either Giant Perfection or Nice varieties. A florist moneymaker. WHITE — ROSE, deep rose pink, EAVENDER, clear rich lavender, CHAMOIS, creamy white tinted with rose, GOEDEN BAEE, rich canary yellow, RED, fiery red, DARK BLUE — MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 60c ; oz. $4.00.
STOCKS
STOCKS A PAYING GREENHOUSE CROP
If you háve a cool house with temperature of 45 to 50 deg., and from 4 to 5 feet of headroom above the benches you will háve no trouble in producing quantity of fragrant blooms that will come handy in the spring. Beauty of Nice or Giant Perfection are the varieties eásiest to raise and white, pink and lavender, are the most popular eolors. Once in pots you can carry them in a house of 35 to 40 deg. and they will come out in good shape.
GIANT PERFECTION STOCKS
Early flowering variety ; also called Cut and Come Again. The plants are of fine symetrical hábit, bushy and about 2 feet in height. The numerous side branches each carry a tall strong spike well furnished with unusually large and very double highly fragrant flowers. Unsurpassed as a cut flower. Mixed. Many brilliant eolors. BRILLIANT — Dark red; CREOEE — Canary yellow; EA FRANCE — Rose; MAY QUEEN— Lilac; PRINCESS AEICE— White; SAP¬ PHIRE — Deep blue; MIXED — Many brilliant eolors. Any of the above; T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 30c; 1 oz. $1.80; lb. $20.00.
GIANT BEAUTY OF NICE
GIANT BEAUTY OF NICE — An excellent variety of early flowering winter stock producing flowers in great profusion on plants over two feet high. Large percentage of) these are perfectly double and all are powerfully fragrant. Sow seeds of these for winter blooming in August and September. If intended to bloom out- doors sow the seed in Mareh. BRIEEIANT CRIMSON, BLOOD RED, LILAC, LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE, DARK VIOLEŤ, LEMON YELLOW, DELICATE PINK, OLD ROSE, SNOW- WHITE, MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; 1 oz. $2.00; 1 lb. $24.00.
CHRISTMAS PINK — A most beautiful flower. To háve blooming plants for Christmas sow the seed in June. The flowers are extra large and double, excellent for eutting. This variety if not pinched back will grow 3 feet high. A very strong grower. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 50c; 1 oz. $3.50.
CHRISTMAS WHITE — Like the Christmas Pink, a very strong, grower bearing massive spikes of strikingly large extra double snowy white most beautiful flowers. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 50c; 1 oz. $3.60.
CHRISTMAS CRIMSON — New. Of same hábit as Christmas Pink oř White, producing beautiful, double, glistening dark red flowers on tall stems. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 50c; 1 oz. $3.60.
STACHYS LANATA
Hardy perennial growing 12 to 18 inches high, producing tufts of thick1 wooly very white and broad leaves, valuable for bedding and borders. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c.
Vlolas
VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES
In bloom from June till frost, sweet scented in many eolors, with flowers about the size of a half dollar piece. Unexcelled for bouquets, highly prized in England and elsewhere in Europe and should prove one of the most paying flowers for the florist located in the Southern half of the country as they last for years without protection. In the North they require protection over winter. Seed sown in April will produee blooming plants in June. T. pkt. mixed, 10c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.60, prepaid.
VIOLA JERSEY GEM
Very neat variety, bearing on straight stout stems about 6 Inches long, deep clear violet flowers. Fine for bedding as well as for eutting. In our locality needs protection over winter. T. pkt. 20c: 1-16 oz 40c; 1-8 oz. 75c; oz. $5.00.
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LOJíGIFOLUJM — Au elegant house plant, easy to raise from seed and blooxning during winter under glass oř in the house. The flowers are in clusters and in great numbers, of the most brílliant vermillion red. 25 seeds, 10c ; 100 seeds, 40c.
STEVÍA
Stevias furnish the florist from November till March, quantities of graceful sprays; unexcelled for bouquets and design work. Grows readily from seed. Grow them outside ověř summer giving them 2 feet eaeh way, pot olf early in the fall and keep over winter in a temperature of 40 to 50 degrees. Any soil is good for them but they will not stand the slighest frost.
STEVIA SEKKATA ALBA — White. T. pkt. 10c ; 1-8 oz, 15c; 1 oz. 80c. STEVIA POKPUKEA- Purple. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
STIPA ELEGANTISSIMA
Věry ornamental grass growing about 3 feet high, much ušed in dried bouquets. Start the seed indoors and plant outdoors when danger of frost is past. Pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; 1 oz. $2.00.
STIPA PEÍWATA — Feather Grass. Bears long pannicles of very feathery appearance much ušed in dry bouquets. Height, 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 35c; 1 oz. $2.00.
SNAPDKAGON — See Antirhinum.
STOKESIA — CORNFLOWER ASTER
A magnificent hardy perennial. The flowers, measuring 4 to 5 inches aeross, are produced on stiff, long stems, making an excellent plant for cut flowers, for bouquets, etc. Here in Iowa it winterkills but it is so easy of culture and produces such handsome flowers it is really worth while growing as an annual. Plant 9 inches apart. Height 2 feet.
STOKESIA WHITE— Pure white. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 45c; oz. $3.00. STOKESIA BLUE— Lavender blue. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $10.00.
STOKESIA MIXED — The colors are white, blue lavender in a mix- ture. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $10.00.
STRAWFLOWERS— SPECIÁL MIXTURE
This mixture contains every variety of strawflower that is worth growing and in all colors. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00.
SWAINSONIA ALBA GRANDIFLORA
An elegant plant with large white flowers and delicate bright green foliage, excellent for bouquets, as a green, in basket and de¬ sign work, for high class wreaths and sprays and as a substitute for Valley in brides bouquets. Beadily started from seed. Grow in a 50 deg. house, give rich soil and plenty of sun. The flowers resemble somewhat sweet peas, the plants are in bloom almost every day in the year if kept in a large pot or tub so as to restrict them as to root room. Once you try Swainsonia you will not be without it. Tender perennial. Height 2% feet. T. pkt. 25c.
Statice, Gypsophyla and the Florist
When fresh flowers are high in price and scarce, dried statice and gypsophyla will savé the situation as they can be ušed in every čase almost, when wreaths and funeral designs are needed. And you savé money. Store the sprays in a dry plače, protéct from dust and sprinkle the tops a few hours before needed so that they will absorb moisture and not crumb so easily. You will savé yourself worry, expense and the customer will be just as well pleased as if fresh flowers were ušed.
SWEET ROCKET — See Hesperis.
SWEET VTOEET— Viola Odorata. SEMPERFLORENS — Blue hardy English violet, sweetly scented. Violet requires rich, well drained, somewhat sandy soil and should never suffer from lack of mois¬ ture. Plant seed in fall or spring. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $2.20.
I bought a packet of your finest Pansy seed last July and they are fine. Would like to know if you háve any more of same seed yet. It was called Pansy America.
A. F., Merchantville, N. J.
Sweet William Perfectiom Mixture
SWEET WILLIAM— Dianthus Barbatus
A favorite old-fashioned hardy perennial, with sweetly scented flowers of extreme richness and great variety of colors. Easily grown from seed.
PERFECTION MIXTURE — This mixture contains the finest extra large flowering single varieties, such as Holborn Glory, Auricula Flowered, etc., and will produce magnificent flowers of the most beautiful shades and markings. 1-4 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 50c; lb. $7.00; T. pkt. 10c.
OCULATUS MARGINATUS— Large flowered variety, the individual blooms having a large white eye encircled by well defined zone of red, violet, blue, etc., very beautiful. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
PINK BEAUTY— Large flowers of satiny pink color. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
SCARLET BEAUTY — The flowers are of an intense scarlet in large trusses. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
CHOICE SINGLE MIXED — T. pkt. 5c; % oz. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.00. DOUBLE MIXED — T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $9.00.
Do you háve on your plače a shady spot where nothing will grow? If you do you need hardy ferns for that spot. You should be Interested in our offer on page 109.
TRACHELIUM COERULUM
Hardy perennial treated as annual of same usefulness as Gyp¬ sophyla, much grown under glass. To háve blooms for winter start the seed in August. Grow cool. Flowers in dense heads, dark blue. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 35c.
TROLLIUS
Perfectly hardy, free flowering perennial, producing giant balí shaped flowers resembling tulip, from May until August. A valuable cut flower. Succeeds in rather light soil and in a lialf shady position. The seed we offer is from a collection of new large flowered hybrids in all shades of yellow with a percentage of double flowers. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 30c; 1-8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.60.
In plače s too sliady and dark where no grass and no plant will grow
HARDY FERNS
will savé the situation. Oř all hardy ferns, Ostrich Fera is the best. We offer them in any quantity at very reasonable priees, elsewhere in this catalog.
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SPENCER SWEET PEAS
WINTER FLOWERING
An ounce of seed contains 340 to 360 seeds. Seed sown in De- cember and January yields a heavy crop oř bloom from March to June, sown latě in June to the end of July, the crop comes from October to January. Tbis applies to greenhouse sowing. Outdoors sow in the fall just before heavy frosts or very early in the spring or sow under glass in February, grow in 3 or 4 inch pots and plant outdoors early in April.
Sweet Pea seed is rather hard to germinate. To hasten germin- atlon ioak the seed in very hot water but not boiling water. for 1-2 minutes. Strain and immediately pour on the seed cold water. This cracks the hard Shell of the seeds and the seed sprouts promptly.
We list only the very best Sweet Peas. We do not believe in list- ing a long list of varieties as in such a list there necessarily are in- cluded varieties of weak growth producing a limited amount of bloom or having other defects. Our seed is thoroughly dependable, of strong genmination.
Any variety, 10c per pkt. oz. lb.
A lil, WHITE— Largest pure white, seed white . $0.40 $4.60
AMETHTSX — Royal purple . 40 4.60
AVIATOR — Dazzling crimson scarlet . 40 4.60
BURPEE’S ORANGE— Orange šelf . 60 8.00
BLIJE BIRD— Violet blue . 40 4.60
COLUMBIA — The best pink and white . 40 4.60
FAIR MA ID— Best bluish pink . 40 4.60
GlITTERS — Fiery orange red . 40 4.60
GRENADIER — Dazzling scarlet red . 60 7.40
HARMONY — Best and largest clear lavender . 40 4.60
HERCUI.ES — Giant pure pink . 40 4.60
LAVENDER KING — Deep lavender šelf . 40 4.60
MEADOW LARK- Best cream . 40 4.60
MRS. KERR — Orange salmon . ."0 6.00
MISS SFOKANE- Cerise red . 60 8.00
NEW BLUE — Deep blue, vigorous grower . 60 7.40
FENROSE — Rose pink, extra good . 60 8.00
ROSE DOŘE — Soft pink, very vigorous . 40 4.60
ROSE CHARM— Bright rose . 40 4.60
SNOWSTORM — White, strong grower . 40 4.60
WARB1ER — Mauve purple . 40 4.60
WEDGWOOD— Lovely light blue šelf . 40 4.60
WHITE HARMONY- Black seeded, pure white . 70 10.00
YARRAWA — Rose and cream . 40 4.60
ZVOLANEK’S ROSE — Extra large, extra good . 50 6.00
MIXED — Includes all the above in proper proportion.. .40 4.60
Sweet Peas
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SPENCERS OR ORCHID
SPENCER SWEET PEAS MIXED
This mixture includes all the finest Spencers listed as well as many new varieties. T. pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; \í lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.85.
GRANDIFLORA MIXED
Embraces more than 75 of the best varieties of this type of sweet peas. T. pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c.
SUMMER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS
Any variety, 10c per pkt.
ANNTE IRELAND — White edged terra cotta pink .
CHARITY — Scarlet crimson .
, CONSTANCE HINTON— Giant black seeded white .
i DORIS — Soft salmon cerise .
ELEGANCE — Giant blush pink .
■ FElTON’S CREAM — The best cream colored variety..
HEBE — Deep, lively pink .
HAWLMARK PINK — Giant salmon shaded pink .
HERCUEES — Giant pále rosy pink .
JACK CORNWALL— Azure blue .
KING EDUARD — Best crimson red .
KING WHITE — Gigantic white seeded white .
KING MAUVE — Giant waved mauve .
PICTURE — Deep pink on cream ground .
R. F. FELTON — Beautiful lavender .
ROYAE — Rich purple .
ROYAE SCOT — Brilliant cerise scarlet .
RENOWN — Carmine .
WARIOR — Maroon .
WEDGEWOOD— Lovely blue .
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CUPID SWEET PEAS
These grow only 1 foot high and spread to about 2 feet and háve fine dark green foliage. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.50.
BEST SWEET PEAS
AI present in the judgment of experts the following are con- sidercd the best dozen greenhouse varieties.
AEE WHITE— AMETHYST- AVIATOR— FAIR MAID— GEIT- TERS— GRENADIER— HARMONY— MRS. KERR— N E W BLUE- ROSE CHARM— ROSE DOŘE — ZVOLANEK’S ROSE.
SWEET PEA SEED WORTH 40c PRODUCED $300.00 WORTH OF FLOWERS We suggested to a florist, to grow a little of Zvolanek’s Rose Sweat Peas, besides his favorites that he was growing for years. We only could give him a half ounce of that seed and for this we charged him 40 cents.
In June when he was buying his Cineraria and other seeds he had this to say : “Say, this is a fine sweet pea that you recommended to me. I kept track of the sales from that variety and up to the present I háve received over $300.00 for the flowers.’’
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Verbena Speciál Mixture
THALICRUM DIPTEROCARPUM
Věry graceful plumes of rosy purple flowers conspieious yellow anthers. One of the most graceful and decorative plants. Easily raised from seed. The foliage resembles maidenhair fern, is very decorative and no florist should be without it. Absolutely hardy. Heigbt 4 feet. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
THUNBERGIA ALATA — Black Eyed Susan
A flne climber witb ornamental leaves and attractve blooms ranging from white to deep orange. Much ušed for hanging baskets. Sow in January to February under glass. Tender. Height, 6 to 8 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.00.
Mammoth Verbena
VERBENA— SUPERB QUAUTY
All our Verbena seed, except the low prieed mixture, is saved from choicest and perfect flowers and will produce large heads of bnlliantly colored blooms.
Sow the seed indoors in February and March oř direct in the open in May. Soak the seed in warm water for a few hours to hasten germination. Plants intended for spring sales should be placed in 2-inch pots when about 1 inch high and the pots plunged in a mild hotbed. Lift the pots now and then and rub off the roots that go through the bottom of the pot to induce plants to bloom earlier. In the open the plants should be spaced 15 inches apart.
TORENIA
POURNIERI GRANDIFLORA — A charming dwárf-growing flower with blooms in which deep and sky blue as well as golden yellow is blended in a charming fashion, and thriving under the hardest of conditions. Will do well in rich soil as well as in dry sand, along with cacti or in moist and shady places, and is invaluable for the South, where it is ušed in the same way as pansies in the North. Makes a great plant for hanging baskets or window boxes, also fine as pot plant and for bedding.
Of easiest culture. Sow the seed in January and February and when all danger of frost is past set outdoors 8 inches apart. It forms neat rounded bushes. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
TRITOMA— FLÁME FLOWER
UVARIA GRANDIFLORA — Very striking and exceedingly orna¬ mental Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily. The spikes are most brilliantly colored. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.00.
VERONICA SPÍC AT A
Hardy perennial with long spikes of bright blue flowers, in bloom from June to September and of striking appearance. Ďoes well in any kind of soil away from shade. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20.
VALERIANA RUBRA COCCINEA
Hardy plant about 2 feet tall, bearing red flowers sultable for cutting. T. pkt. 10c ; oz. 60c.
VISCARIA— FLÁME FLOWER
CARDINALIS — Hardy annual growing in tufts and bearing fiery, red single flowers 2 inches across. Grown in a bed the brilllant coloring of these flowers makes a strong effect. Fine for bouquets, as a pot plant and for bedding. Will do well in any kind of soil and withstand hot and dry weather, blooming all summer. Sow the seed where the plants are to stand, láteř thin out to 6 inches apart. Height, 12 inches. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.00.
VERBENA CITRIODORA — Lemon Scented Verbena. A low grow¬ ing tender plant which may be grown in the garden in summer and in pots in winter. The drled, highly scented leaves are ušed for perfuming. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 25c; 1 oz. $1.60.
MAMMOTH FLOWERING VERBENA
BLUE WITH WHITE EYE, DEFIANCE SCAREET, YELLOW ITAEIAN STRIPED, PINK, PCRPLE, WHITE, MIXED. Anv of
the above: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00.
FIREFEY — Dazzling scarlet flowers with large white eye. T pkt 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.25. ť
MAYFLOWERi — Large bright pink. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.25.
ROVAE BOUQUET — New. The plants grow upright 18 inches high, forming neat close bushes. The stalks carry large brilliantly colored blooms in heads 10 inches across. The colors are white, scarlet, several shades of red, deep violet, and tnauve and some háve large white eyes. Fine for bedding, cutting and excellent to grow in pots. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.80.
VERBENA SPECIAE MIXTURE — Contains all the mammoth flower- ing varieties listed by us as well as other new colors. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $14.00.
VERBENA MIXED — Old type, flowers of fair size, T. pkt. 5c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00.
VINCA ROSEA
Culture — Sow in January or February in flats filled with good soil mixed with Sharp sand. The seed germinates readily, but the box must be placed in a temperature of 70 to 75 degrees. When the plants are large enough to handle they must be transplanted into otherí boxes filled with the same kind of soil and when they háve 2 or 3 pairs of leaves are potted, láteř shifted outdoors when all danger of frost is over, one foot apart. They are good and in- expensive bedding plants and také the plače of geranium, bloom profusely till frost, if the soil where planted is not stiff and if well
watered. Height 18 inches.
WHITE— 1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00 . T. Pkt. 10c
WHITE with crimson eye — 1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00 . T. Pkt. 10c
PINK— 1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00 . T. Pkt. 10c
MIXED— 1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00 . . T. Pkt. 10c
VINCA DEEICATA— Soft pink, 1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00 . T. Pkt. 10c
XERANTHEMUM
IMPERIÁLE — Large flowering dark purple red, very beautiful. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
DOUBLE MIXED — Excellent everlasting flower with elegant double flowers in several colors. Height 2 feet. Hardy annual. T. pkt.
10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00.
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WALLFLOWER — GOLDLACK
These make grand cut flowers and first class pot plants. All háve strong aromatic and delightful fragrance. For cutting the single varieties are the best. Why the florists in this country do not grow them in quantity is a mystery. They will be popular some day and the florist that will get busy now, wifl get his re- ward sure. Why wait? Show your customers something else be- sides carnations and roses. Culture same as for stocks. They are easy and inexpensive to raise. To háve blooming plants from De- cember till spring, sow the seed from June to August. For out- door blooming, sow the seed in January and February.
Wallflowers are half hardy perennials, in the North must be wintered indoors or in a cold frame. They need no protection in the South.
The best varieties for forcing are: Goliath, Kewensis and Paris Markét. Paris Markét, Giant Blood Red and White Gem are annual varieties and will bloom six months after sowing the seed. Kewen¬ sis will bloom five months after sowing.
FIREKING — Flowers of brilliant orange color, very rich, so that from a distance the flowers appear as if they were scarlet. Height 15 inches. Single. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
VULCAN — Flowers of crimson, single. Makes a symmetrical, well- branched plant, fine for pots. Height 10 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
GORIATH — Flowers extra large, single dark brown, very beautiful.
Height 12 inches T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
GIANT BEOOD RED — Rich velvety blood red, enormous and numer- ous spikes borne on sturdy plants. Height 18 inches. Single. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
GIANT PINK — Rich rosy pink. single. Height 18 Inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
Wallflowers are easily and inexpensively grown; they bear flowers that are both beautiful and strongly fragrant, first class as cut flowers and extra fine as pot plants. The Vulcan variety belongs amongst the most attractive.
WALLFLOWER SINGLE MIXER — Our mixture contains all the choicest single varieties in many colors. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00.
WALLFLOWER— Continued
KEWENSIS — Flowers of delicate sulphur shade passing to orange yellow oř purple violet. Very floriferous and in bloom for manv months. T. pkt. 20c; 1-8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.00.
WHITE GEM— Long spikes of ivory white flowers, best white vari¬ ety. Single. Spikes very large. Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80e.
PARIS MARKÉT — Light brown, robust growing, flne for cut flower. Single. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
GIANT PURPLE — Rich violet purple, very effective in flower work, especially when ušed in combination with soft colored flowers. Single. Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c.
DOUBLE DWAIIF BRANCHING— Plants of robust bushy growth, about a foot high. Many colors. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00.
DOUBLE TAEE BRANCHING — These protluče heavy spikes of very double and strongly fragrant flowers in white, light and dark yellow, brown, black brown and violet. Height 20 inches. T. pkt. 10c ; 1-8 oz. 40c ; oz. $3.00.
SINGEE AND DOUBLE MIXED — This mixture contains many choice varieties. T. pkt. 10c ; 1-8 oz. 30c ; oz. $2.00.
WISTARÍA CHINENSIS
A beautiful fast growing climber, producing quantities of ex- tremely showy, light blue pendulous flowers in May and again in August and September. Easily raised from seed and perfectly hardy. Requires full exposure to the sun. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $2.60.
WILD CUCUMBER
Annual climber of quick growth bearing masses of white flowers Foliage clean bright green. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00.
ZINNIA DOUBLE GIANTS OR COLOSSAL
These grow 3 feet tall, bear flowers of enormous proportions very double and showy. The mixed seed contains many pastel shades, that is colors that cannot be very well defined in words. These ofif color plants are of startling beauty and highly interesting." As they bloom from early summer till frost they are becoming very popular.
WHITE, SCARLET, PINK, ORANGE, PURPLE, VIOLET, YEL¬ LOW. MIXED. Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz $1.00; lb. $12.00.
Zinnia Elegans Double — Robusta Plenissima
This strain produces perfectly double, well formed flowers, on stalks 3 feet high and makes a good cut flower. An ornament in any garden and especially fine for flowering summer hedges WHITE, GOLDEN YELLOW, DARK SCARLET, BLACK, PURPLE, PINK, VIOLET, MIXED. Any of the above: T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00. _
SEEDS — KEEP DRY
A good customer and a friend of ours bought once a lot of salvia splendens seed from us in December. He kept this seed in his green- lrouse till February 15th. Then he sowed his salvia and it did not come up. The telephone rings: Say that Salvia I got from you is no good, the seed is dead etc., etc. The seed was dead because it was not kept in a dry plače. Seeds lose their germination if stored in a plače laděn with moisture like in a greenhouse, in the kitqhen or in a damp basement. Keep your seeds in a dry well ventilated plače and our seed will not only grow but in most cases surprise you by its strong germination.
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ZINNIA GIANT PICOTEE
A new and as yet not perfectly fixed type of Zinnia. The flowers are almost as largo as the Colossal variety and very valuable as a cut flower because of their exceptional beauty. Each petal is distinctly marked with a narrow band of dark maroon. The ground colors are many from pure white to dark scarlet. The seed we offer ■ produces about 60 per cent Picotee flowers. All colors mixed. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20.
Zinnia Double Pompon — Pumila Fl. Pl.
These grow 20 inches high, the flowers are extra double, forming a symmetrical elongated smooth cone. They are first class flowers for eutting, bedding, ribboning, etc.
SULPHTJR, YE1LOW, DEEP SCAItLET, SALMON PINK, VIOLEŤ, WHITE, MIXED. Any of the above: T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40e; lb. $4.00.
SCARLET GEM — Same as Red Riding Hood. Flowers very double, balí shaped, not over an inch across, of fiery scarlet color. Height 15 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c;
ZINNIA GRACILIS DEEP YELLOW. Of the same hábit as Firefly, flowers deep yellow. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
GRACILIS MIXED — Of same hábit as Scarlet Gem ; many different brilliant colors. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
ZINNIA CIXRLED AND CRESTED — This mixture contains curled, crested and striped varieties in all colors. T. pkt. 5c ; 1-8 oz. 10c; oz. 60c.
YUCCA AUGUSTIFOLIA — An absolutely hardy perennial with nar¬ row palm-like leaves bearing on a stalk 3 feet high panicles of large white bell-shaped flowers. Will do well in any well dráined soil and under gross neglect. Fine as a specimen plant for the lawn. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c.
To Your Advantage Mr. Florist
Are Our Trade Packets.
— YOU SAVÉ MONEY—
Our trade packets are double the quantity of retail packets.
Our Retail Packets are Well Filled. Well filled they are with Fresh Seeds. With Fresh Seeds of the Highest Quality.
And when a trade packet is not enough — why . . . do we not offer Flower Seeds in lots of 1-8 oz., 1-4 oz. and up?
Dahlia Flowered Zinnia
DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA
Dahlia Flowered Zinnia
This is a new creation by a noted American hybridizer and flower grower. The flowers of this new Dahlia-Zinnia (Giant Dahlia Flowered Zinnia) are as large as the largest double dahlias, that is, they are several inches across and like Dahlia, blooms are deep through. The colors are varia- tions in red, yellow and violet, so-called pastel shades, dif- ficult to describe. This new race of Zinnias created sensation wherever seen.
To produce flowers of maximum size, 6 inches across or over, this Zinnia must be planted in rieh soil and must be spaced 2 feet apart. It will completely cover the ground and it will pay to give the plants all this space because good flow¬ ers seli for better prices and what is more, a good flower will always find a market. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 25c; % oz. 40c; oz. $1.60; lb. $24.00.
ZINNIA EXQUISITE
A light rose colored Dahlia Flowered Zinnia with a center of deep rose. This contrast of colors is most pleasing and makes Zinnia Bxquisite immensely popular as a bouquet flower. Seed sown as latě as the end of June will produce lots of flowers as latě as October when as a rule flowers are scarce. T. pkt. 15c; 1-8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00.
ZINNIA FIREFLY
Flowers smáli, glowing scarlet, perfectly double and there is 150 or more flowers in bloom on a single bush at a time. In our fields where we grow hundreds of annual flow¬ ers this Zinnia attracts the most attention. Fine for eutting as well as for planting whenever you wish to háve something out of the ordinary in your garden. Height 15 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1-8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c.
OUR TRADE PACKETS
are double the quantity of retail packets. Our retail packets are well filled, the seeds are fresh and of strong germination. Tou will get only the best from us, so don’t be afraid to plače the order with us.
Try Dahlia Zinnia under glass, plant out in the same way as chrysanthemums. Corning as they do, before chrysanthe- mum, are really well in season. You can htve them in flower well until nearly Christmas.
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BULBS AND ROOTS
AMABYI1LI8 NEW HYBRID 9 — Improved strain. The range of eolors is most delightful, both solid and in combination. They run through shades of scarlet and pink to white. Not ofřered separately, but in mixture. Each 50c; dozen $5.00.
APIOS TI7BEROSA— Each 8c; 10, 60c; 100, $4.50.
CINNAM#N VINE — Bulblets planted in the spring pro- duce tubers 5 to 9 inches long by fall. Plant 3 inches apart, cover 1 inch deep. 20 bulblets 10c; 100 for 35c; 1000 for $2.00, postpaid.
CALADIUM OR ELEPHANT’S EAR— Sound bulbs With live center shoots. 5 to 7 inches in eircumfrence: Each 15c; 10, $1.00; 100, $9.00. 9 to 11 Inches in cdr- cumference: Each 25c; 10, $1.75; 100, $16.00.
MADERIA OR MIGNONETTE VINE— Strong root». Each 5c; 10, 45c; 100, $3.50.
TUBEROSES — Dwarf Excelsior Pearl. Mammoth strain, dwarf double, spikes full flowered— the best there is in tuberoses. 3 for 20c ; 10, 60c ; 100, $4.50.
How to Grow Dahlias
Plant at any time from April to middle of June in thoroughly stirred soil. Lay the tuber fiat on its side, space 3 feet apart and cover 6 inches deep. Dahlias show up and do much better when a few plants are i grown together. Ailow only one stalk to grow from each tuber and when the second set of leaves has appeared pinch out the middle bud. This will induce dwarf growth, the plants will branch freely, strong winds will not blow them down and no support will be needed. Cultivate after every rain until the plants set buds, when they will need lots of water. Do not water at all previous to bud stage as this would cause rapid but soft growth. .
Mulching after the plants start to form buds with weeds, grass clippings or manure is very beneflcial. If you grow for cut flowers disbud, and cut off all the faded and undesired flowers with as much stalk as possible. To make cut bloom last, cut early in the morning. Put 4 inches of hot water( not boiling) in a shallow pan, plače the ends of stems into it and hold there about one minuté or until stem is discolored. Then plače in deep cold water. Over winter store the tubers in a cool but frost proof plače.
In the South Dahlias must not be planted till I middle of June. Water abundantly to help them grow ' and to keep them cool and you will háve flne flowers : from September on. If planted say in March or April the growth will be forced and weak, they will bloom in May but the first hot spěli in June will put them out ! of commission. Dahlias do well in the South but must be planted latě.
1 DAHLIAS UNDER COLOR
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Strong divisions. WHITE, PINK, $1.00 per dozen ; $6.00 per 100.
RED, YELLOW.
DOUBLE MIXED DAHLIAS. — Divisions — per dozen, 90 cents ; $5.00 per 100.
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Will you please sends me a couple of copies of your large generál seed catalogue?
I am supervising Landscape Architect and gardener for the above eompany. While I order all the supplies, I do so through purchasing agent Mr. W. L. P. so you are probably more familiar with his name than mine.
I háve ušed about $150.00 worth of your flower seeds with very gratifying results. I hope you will send me your catalogue promptly as I must be getting my list for another order and my present copy is worn out.
Sincerely yours,
M. G. C., Tennessee.
CHOICE DAHLIAS
All Dahlias on our list are of proven merit, true to name of our own growing,
clean field grown stock, grown from roots not cuttings therefore free from weak-
ness or disease.
AMERICAN BEAUTY — Show. Deep vine crimson. Each 25c; doz. $1.80; $10.00 per 100.
CRYSTAL — Cactus. Silver pink and white. Each 25c ; $1.80 per doz., $10.00 per 100.
DARLENE — Decorative. Shell pink with blending white at center. Each 20c : $1.40 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100.
DREER’S WHITE — Show. Large pure white. Each 20c; $1.75 per doz.; $12. OO per 100.
DOROTHY ROBBINS — Decorative. Buff yellow with terra cotta shadings, long stiff stem, the best large flowering autumn shade dahlia for high class florists trade. Each 40c ; $3.50 per doz. ; $30.00 per 100.
FLORENCE FINGER — Decorative. Deep dark rose of giant size. Stems straight and strong, extra good keeper, the best dark pink dahlia for cutting. Each 25c ; $1.80 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100.
GOLDEN OPPORTTJNITY — Show. Buttercup yellow and orange. Each 30c; $3 00 per dozen ; $20.00 per 100.
JERSEY’S BEAUTY — Clear rich pink, long straight wiry stems, profuse bloomer, good keeper and shipper. First class florists’ variety. Each 80c; $7.50 per dozen ; $50.00 per 100.
KALIF — Cactus. Pure scarlet. Each 40c: $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100.
KING OF COMMERCE — Cactus. Red blended with gold so called tango red. Stems extra long and stiff. Blooms profusely even in the most unfavorable wenther and carries flowers straight up on the stalks. An unbeatable variety. Each 45c ; $4.50 per dozen ; $40.00 per 100.
MINA BURGLE — Decorative. Rich dark scarlet. Extra good. Each 20c; $1.25 per dozen ; $6.50 per 100.
MRS. I. de VER WARNER — Decorative. Deep lavender, vigorous grower, great multiplier, splendid stems, high class in every way. Each 50c; $.4.00 per dozen; $30.00 per 100.
PATRICK CPMARA — Decorative. Orange buff and rose. Each 50c; $4.00 per dozen ; $40.00 per 100.
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA — Rich crimson. Each 25c; $2.00 per dozen: $14 00 per
100.
QFEEN MARX — Decorative Light pink, profuse bloomer. Each 20c; $1.50 per dozen ; $8.00 per 100.
QUEEN VICTORIA — Show. Golden yellow. Each 20c ; $1.50 per dozen ; $8.00 per 100. 1
RED HUSSAR — Show. Scarlet, very vigorous. Each 20c; $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100.
RHEINKOFNIG — Cactus. Pure white. Each 20c; $1.60 per dozen; $8.50 per 100.
SUNRISE — Show. Rich deep yellow striped with scarlet. Each 60c; $6.00 per dozen ; $45.00 per 100.
SUNSET — Decorative. Deep vel vety purple, striped with gold. Each 60c; $6 00 per dozen: $45.00 per 100.
SYLVIA DICKEY — Decorative. Light pink. very free blooming and one of the most profitable for florists use. Each 25c; $.2.00 per dozen: $12.00 per 100.
WHITE SWAN — Decorative. White, first class for cutting. $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100.
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LARGE FLOWERING CANNAS
CULTURE — Plant in deeply dug soil when danger of frost is past, eighteen inches apart, covering the roots about four inches. In beds the tallest variety is placed in the center, the medium height next, finishing with a dwarf kind for the outside row. We grow Cannas on our own farms and send out dormant roots in strong divisions from field-grown clumps.
Prices quoted are for dormant 1-2-eyed bulbs.
ALLEMANIA — Green leaved, scarlet flowers, with broad yellow border. Height 5 feet. Each 15e; 12, $1.00, prepaid. Not pre- paid : In lots of 25 or over at $4.00' per 100.
EUREKA — Green leaved, wbite -flower. Height 4 feet. Each 20e; 12, $1.50, prepaid. Not prepaid: In lots of 25 or over at $7.00 per 100.
PRESIDENT — Green leaved, scarlet flower. Height 4 feet. Each 20c; 12, $1.50, prepaid. Not prepaid: In lots of 25 or over at $6.50 per 100.
KING HUMBERT — Bronze foliage, scarlet flower. Height 4 feet. Each 15c; 12, $1.20, prepaid. Not prepaid: In lots of 25 or over at $6.00 per 100.
MRS. A. CONARD — Green foliage, pink flowers. Height 4 feet. Each 25c; 12, $2.00, prepaid. Not prepaid: In lots of 25 or over at $9.00 per 100.
QUEEN CHAREOTTE — Height 4 feet. Scarlet, bordered, foliage green. Each 20c; dozen $1.50, prepaid. Not prepaid: 25 roots or over at $6.00 per 100.
YELLOW KING HUMBERT— Green foliage. yellow flower. Height 4 feet. Each 20c; 12, $1.50, prepaid. Not prepaid: In lots of 25 or over at $6.00 per 100.
GLADIOLI MIXED
CHOICE MIXED — Good standard varieties in all colors. Will pro- duce choice bloom at very little expense. Price for íirst size bulbs: Dozen 50c, prepaid. Not prepaid: 100 for $2.00, 1000 for $15.00.
FEORISTS’ MIXTURE — Made up of finest named varieties in a well balanced range of colors. If you want the very best at a smáli expense tliis is the mixture to buy. Dozen 70c, prepaid. No. 1 bulbs. Per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $20.00.
TO MAKE GLADIOLI PAY
vou must háve them in bloom before and after the outdoor c-rop. Start planting January 15th and keep on planting at intervals of 15 days up to March lst. You may plant in benches or beds and to savé space. in pots, which you will plače under the benches and on benches when well rooted and with about 6 inches of growtli, about 30 to 40 days after potting. Plant again March 15th in pots, plače the pots under the benches, when well rooted plače the pots on the benches and transfer them to eold frames towards the end of April to get bloom towards the end of June or you may plant March 15th in solid beds in the greenhouse. Again you can start bulbs in April in pots and plant in the open when danger of frost is past. Also plant about April lst and again April 15th in cold frames. You will háve them in bloom long before the outdoor crop. Plant lightly for a crop of bloom to come in August and September and if short, you can always buy, as a rule, for less than the cost of production. For a crop of bloom in the latě fall when outdoor crop is gone, asters about played out and mums not counting for much, plant early varieties from July lst to lOth or even two or three weeks later in a slieltered spot.
CHOICE GLADIOLI
Our Gladioli bulbs are young stock, clean and healthy, free of disease, full of vitality and blooming ability, grown from bulbets or cormels on rich, well drained ground under high cultivation, properly cured and there are none better in quality. (P) means Primulinus a race of Gladioli that is especially desirable for forcing as it can be grown closer than the larger type Gladioli. They are very early, can be more quickly grown and the valuable greenhouse i space utilized for some other crop. Whenever we say in our descrip- tion EXTRA EARLY we mean that that variety will bloom in about 75 days from dáte of planting, EARLY means 85 days. MEDIUM EARLY 95 days, LATĚ 105 days, VERY LATĚ 115 days. All of our Gladioli are first size or over.
FORCING GEADIOEI — Pot the bulbs using 3 inch pots and ordinary soil, plače the pots under the benches. When the pots are filled with roots move them into a temperature of 45 to 50 degrees at night NOT over that and when established only 5 degrees of heat can be applied with safety. To much heat causes the tips of leaves to turn yellow and in some cases blindness. Water cautiously up to the stage when buds begin to form, then give plenty of water and once a week liquid manure. NEVER plant before January 15th, as earlier plrntings will result in blindness. Plant in solid ground in rows S inches apart, 3% inches apart in the rows, 3 inches deep and if on benches háve at least 5 inches of soil in them and do not use strong bottom heat. If your soil is to rich the growth will be rank but there will be no bloom. Only Íirst size bulbs are suited for forcing and a bulb once forced is of no value for forcing even I if grown outdoor for two seasons. Keep your bulbs dry, in shallow trays in a temperature of 40 to 50 degrees. If bulbs are left in deep layers they soon heat and form roots which weakens the bulbs. It is easy to grow Gladioli under glass and you will never fail if you will not force them hard, never plant before January 15th, do not plant shallow and never use bulbs once forced. CULTURE OUT- DOORS: Spade the ground about a foot deep, never use fresh manure and do not plant them in the same plače where planted the previous year. Early in May press the bulbs about 4 inches deep into soft ground in rows a foot apart and 6 inches apart in the row. Keep free from weeds. To bring them to perfection apply all the water they can stand from the time they are 8 inches high nntil they commence to bloom.
AMERICA — Medium early. Soft lavender pink. 50c per dozen ; $1.90 per 100; $17.00 per 1000.
ANNA EBERICS — Very large, deep velvety purple with deeper shadings in throat harmonizing in all kinds of floral work.
Medium early. 60c per dozen; $2.7o per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
ALICE TIPLADY — (P) Saffron yellow, winner of hundreds of awards, strong grower about 50 per cent producing two flower
stalks. Early. 60c per dozen; $2.75 per .100; $25.00 per 1000.
BUJE BIRD — Same as Duchess of York. The best large flowering early biue. $1.75 per dozen ; $12.00 per 100.
CHICAGO WHITE — Medium early, white with faint lavender streaks in the lower petals. 50c; per dozen; $1.90 per 100; $16.00 per 1000.
E. J. SHAYLOR — Pure large ruffled deep pink, extra tall one of the best forcers, a high class commercial pink. Early. 60c per dozen ; $2.25 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000.
EVELYN KIRTLAND — Medium early, vigorous deep lively pink with j glistening scarlet blotches on lower petals. One of the most beautiful. 60c per dozen; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
HALLEY— Extra early, fine forcer. Salmon pink. 50c per dozen ; $1.90 per 100; $16.25 per 1000.
HERADA — Medium early, pure mauve with deeper markings in j throat. Splendid. 50 per dozen; $3.00 per 100; $27.50 per 1000.
MAIDEN BLUSH — (P) Very free flowering, long stemmed, enchantress pink and best money rnaking forcing Gladioli in existence. Extra « early. 50c per dozen; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
MRS. FRANK FENDLETON — Medium early, bright rose pink on i i white ground with blood red blotches on lower petals. 50c per í dozen ; $2.40 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
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MRS. F. KING — Early, brilliant vermillion scarlet, extra good. 50c j per dozen; $2.20 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
PRINCE OF WALES — Extra early, beautiful light salmon pink, fine * forcer, one of the best. 60e; per dozen; $2.60 per 100; $22.50 per: 1000.
ROSE 1910 — Extra early, extra large, rich deep pink with narrow: centrál line on lower petals. Fine forcer and highly popular. 55c I , per dozen; $2.20 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
SCHWABEN — Medium early, pure canary yellow shaded sulphur. 55c J per dozen; $2.40 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
SOUVENJR — (P) Pure canary yellow, flowers on tall spikes well
spaced. Strong grower, good forcer always in demand. Early. i 60c ; per dozen ; $3.20 per 100 ; $28.00 per 1000.
WILB KINCK — Extra early, very pále pink with a soft yellow blotcli on lower petals. Popular forcing variety. 60c pér dozen; $2.20 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
Priees quoted are for first size maehine graded bulbs.
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PEONIES
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Cuitare of Peonies — Peonies require a rich, loose soil and an open situation. 5 The roots should be placed so that the g crowns are covered with 2 inehes of soil. Never plače fresh manure close to the roots, as this is the cause of non-bloom- ing Peonies. Do not cover your Peonies over winter as Peonies need no protec- I tion, and do not cultivate too close, and j your Peonies will thrive and give an 1 abundance of bloom. Peonies should be í divided and reset once in 5 years. It is important that the ends of the roots are cut and trimmed neatly with a Sharp d knife. If grass or weeds are allowed to e grow in the crowns. this will cause dry rot of roots. If planted with roots broken s and not trimmed, disease is sure to de¬ lt velop. Dividing the roots once in flve ., years keeps the roots young and healthy — it pays to do so.
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r IJNNAMED PEONIES
Double White . Each 50c; 10 for $4.00
Double Pink . Each 40c; 10 for $3.75
' Double Ked . Each 65c; 10 for $4.00
p Prices include postage. o
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THE THKEE PEOXY AEISTOCRATS
BLEEDING HEART
, FESTIVA MAXIMA — Věry large, very fragrant, double
white . $0.50
p EDULIS SUPERBA — Large, very fragrant, early double
t pink . . . .40
" FELIX CROUSSE — Large, fragrant, the best double red. .75 1 Speciál Offer — One root of each of the above for $1.50, ’ two roots of each $2.90„ three roots each $4.20, flve roots of ( each $6.25, postpaid.
HARDY OSTŘÍCH FERN
h PALM OF THE NORTH
Readily salable, absolutely hardy, easy to grow, fast to multi- ply, always in demand, a money making article for the flowei grower. You can seli the roots simply divided or if you will pot them up (4 inch pots) early in February, plače in a greenhouse (temperature not over 55 deg.) you will háve blooming plants for spring sales. Started early in January will be ready for Easter and no matter when you will háve them they always seli at a good price. Dig roots intended for forcing latě in October or early in November, store in frames until February, then pot them up and water heavily AFTER they start into growth.
Each 75c ; 3 for $2.00, prepaid. Divided field roots : $3.50 per
dozen ; $28.00 per 100.
Of all hardy ferns most heantifnL Absolutely hardy.
A Will grow in the deepest shade and is just the thlng for that sbady plače around your house too shaded and dark for grass and r flowers to grow and do well.
Of all hardy ferns Ostrich Fern is the most valuable because it grows taller and faster than any other hardy fern. It has as manv 'j as 15 most beautiful fronds (leaves) that are gracefully arranged and present an object more beautiful than many varieties of palms that would cost more money than you can get hardy ferns for. ' Besides planting they require no care.
Postpaid Each |
6 |
12 |
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MEDIUM LARGE ROOTS . |
. 20c |
$0.90 |
$1.75 |
LARGE ROOTS . |
. 25c |
$1.20 |
$2.25 |
EXTRA HEAVY ROOTS . |
. 40c |
$2.00 |
$3.75 |
NOT PREPAID: Medium large roots in lots of 25 or over at $7.50 per 100. Large roots in lots of 25 or over at $9.50 per 100. ■ Extra heavy roots in lots of 25 or over at $12.50 per 100.
HARDY FERN S — SPECIÁL OFFER
One heavy root of Ostrich Fern, and Maidenhair Fern for 45c. Two roots of each of the above for 85c. 5 large rots of each for $1.80, prepaid.
CFLTIJKE — Plant in rich soil. Leaf mould (light black soil from a the woods) is ideál. Dig a trench about 15 inehes deep, fill it with a layer of 5 inehes of strawy manure, on top of this manure put a layer of 5 inehes of good soil, soak the roots in water. then plače ,t them on top oř the soil and cover them up with more soil and press the soil firmly to the roots. Plant them in the shadiest plače you háve. They will grow even in full sunlight, but the right plače K for them is one that is shady such as north of your house or under the trees where grass does not grow. They need no further atten- tion. Ostrich Fern is a plant that will spread and make new plants ie and in time will fill out completely the plače where planted, making -l it a beauty spot.
FEORISTS: You should plant Ostrich Ferns around your prém¬ ií ises so that visitors could see them. They seli at sight. They ií will seli readily as do peonies and shrubs for beautifying home grounds. Council Bluffs, a city of about 50,000, buys in a retail . way several thousands of hardy ferns every year. People buy them * in lots of a dozen up to 50. For shaded places they fill the bili exactly and you should talk fern to every customer.
'{ A PEARL
Hardy Ostrich Fern
HARDY MAIDENHAIR FERN
Very graceful, leaves arranged in a semi-circle on long stiff, dark brown stems, 12 to 18 inehes long. Must be planted in good, well drained soil, in full or partial shade, the roots covered with
:l among flowers is salpiglosis. Without an equal in ricliness of color- jj ing, one of the choicest, very finest. very select, yet almost unknown. Start a bed of salpiglosis so that visitors and passersby could see, stop, look, admire and inquire as well as to start them talking, mentioning your plače of business as the plače where they háve i seeu the flower of fabulous beauty.
soil about an inch deep. It grows slow at first, but once established it multiplies fast. For massed effects plant about 10 inehes apart. Unlike other hardy ferns, Maidenhair does well as a house plant. Selected root: Each 25c; 6 for 90c; 12 for $1.75, prepaid. Not pre¬ paid: In lots of 25 or over at $9.00 per 100.
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CHOICE IRISES
Every florist should own a few elumps of Irises as they eome exceedingly handy in years when peonies do not come out for Deeo- ration Day. There also is a demand for roots. Iris will grow any- where, except in deep shade, can be planted at any time except when in full bloom, the roots covered lightly.8.9 etc. refers to rating, 44 in. etc to height.
SPECIÁL OFFER
Three each of the following for only $2.00 prepaid : Archbishop, Caprice, King of Iris, Florentina Alba, Mme. Chereau, Queen of May, Pallida Dalniatica, Violacea Grfl. Try this collection. It is inex- pensive and the varieties included are all good and popular kindg.
ALCAZAR — .8.9-44 in. Light blue and rich velvety purple. Each 50c, prepaid.
— 9.4-42 in. Lavender and purple maroon. Each $1.00, prepaid.
ARCHBISHOP — 8.3-30 in. Velvety violet. prepaid, dozen $2.00; $12.00 per 100.
Each 20c. prepaid. Not
ASIA— 9.2-45 in. Lavender, purple and gold. YVonderful. Each $2.50 prepaid.
AVALON — 9.1.42 in. Light mauve. Each $2.50, prepaid.
BALLERINE — 9.4-48 in. High class light blue. Each $1.00, prepaid.
PRINCE — 7.8-30 in. Purple a very striking dark color. Each 20c, prepaid. Not prepaid, dozen $1.60; $10.00 per 100.
CA^ICE-^SOm.^Red. Each 15c, prepaid. Not prepaid, dozen
CORRIDA — 8.3. Aniline blue. Each 50c, prepaid.
DOROTHEA—Paíe lavender blue. Fine cut fiower. 24 in Each 20c, prepaid. Not prepaid, dozen $1.60; $10.00 per 100. '
DIÍEAM— 8.5-36 in. Light pink. Each $1.00, prepaid
DBpSrC^fpaÍnd; dSll.fonf$íoeKerCr^SOn- Ea<* ^
Each 10C’ prepaid. Not pre-
HA$2t0IaTprepSdBY_Pr°bably the fiUeSt Pink‘ Heighf 40 in- Eacti'
HONORABILIS— Yellow and mahogany brown. 30 in Each 10c prepaid. Not prepaid, dozen 50c; $2.50 per 100. iUC’
ISOLíNE— Pink and purplish rose. 8.6-36 in. Each 15c prepaid Not prepaid, dozen $1.30; $9.00 per 100. 1 p
JEANNE D'ARC— 7.8-36 in. White and lilac. Each 20c prepaid Not prepaid, dozen $2.00; $12.00 per 100. ' P P U
KIIir,n?w IRIS— Old gold and rich mahogany brown. 7.9-36 in Each 20c, prepaid. Not prepaid, dozen $2.00; $12.00 per 100.
BAÍfriidIK WHITE — ^.4-48 in. The largest white. Each $1.00, pre-
WELE*A3I8°N~9-6-42 in One of the finest irises in the worid. Violet and velvety royal purple. Massive in fiower and growth, of perfect form. Each 75c, prepaid.
LORELEY— 7.09-36 in. Ultramaríne, blue and gold. Each 15c pre- paid. Not prepaid, dozen $1.00; $6.00 per 100. P
MA<preiF^dA— 9148 ÍD' Lavender and reddish purple. Each 1.00,
MME CHEREAU— 7.4-36 in. White with irregular blue border. Each ^5c, prepaid. Not prepaid, dozen $1.00; 86.00 per 100.
MME. CTIOBAUT— 8.5-36 in. Red and chalcedony yellow, weined brown. Each 75c, prepaid.
MONSIGNOR— 8.4-30 in. Rich violet purple. Each 15c, prepaid I^ot prepaid, dozen $1.20; $8.00 per 100. P 1
MOTHEE OF PEARL — 48 in. Pale bluish lavender. Each $1.00 prepaid. v
ORIFLAME — 7.8-30 in. Blue and violet. Each, 20c, prepaid Not prepaid, dozen $2.00; $12.00 per 100.
OPERA — 8.7-28 in. Velvety violet rose. Each 75c, prepaid. PALLIDA DALMATICA— Magnificent pále blue. Each 20c, prepaid Not prepaid, dozen $2.00; $12.00 per 100.
PKINCESS BEATRICE — 9.5-48 in. Most delicate silky lavender. Each 75c, prepaid.
PROSPKR LAUGIEIC — 8 3-30 in. Fiery bronze and velvety purple.
Each 20c, prepaid. Not prepaid, dozen $1.20; $8.00 per 100. QUEEN OF MAY— Beautiful light pink. 7.04-40 in. Each 15c, pre¬ paid. Not prepaid, dozen $1.20; 8.00 per 100.
SHEKINAH — 3.8-36 in. Pale yellow. Each $1.00, prepaid.
SEMINOLE — 8,3. Bright erimson, the only one in this color. Each 75c, prepaid.
SOUV DE MME. GAUDICHAU — 9.03-42 in. Extra good dark purple. Each $1.00, prepaid.
CLOUD — Grayish blue, bronze and purple. 7.06-30 in. Each -0c, prepaid. Not prepaid, dozen $2.00; $12.00 per 100. TAMERLANE — 7.04-32 in. Violet and deep purple. Each 20c, pre¬ paid. Not prepaid, dozen $2.00; $12.00 per 100.
XROOST 8.04-24 in. Extra good pink. Each 50c, prepaid. VALERY MAYEX — 8.5. Finest bronze. Each $1.00, prepaid. VIOLACEA GRANDIFLORA — Magniflcent deep blue. 8.00-32 in. Each 15c, prepaid. Not prepaid, dozen $1.00; $6.00 per 100.
YELLOW HAMMER — 24 in. Pure bright amber yellow. Each $1.00, prepaid.
MIXED IRIS — Many varieties, fine for eutting. Not prepaid, dozen oOc; $2.50 per 100.
WE DO NOT SUBSTITUTE
When the supply of seed of our own raising is exhausted, we do not buy in the open market to cover such shortage. Not having the seed we inform the customer and send his money back.
We do not raise all the seeds we seli. Many seeds are raised for us by specialists. Those are seeds that we know are of the highest class. When the supply is exhausted again we send money back. We do not buy in the open market for fear that we may get a batch of bad seed.
Bad Seed is the Grower’s Worst Enemy
To receive your money back when you want seed is not what you want, and we know it. You do not like that. Neither do we. Yet it is a good deal better to franklv telí you that we are sold out and cannot supply good, reliable seed than to send you seed about which we know next to nothing.
Full Děli very of Seed Assured by Ordering Early
The sooner you plače your order the better, and if you buy large quantities of seeds you should plače your order months ahead. Let us book your orders in advance. Know- ing what the demand will be, we will put in extra acreage or cause our growers to do so. We will háve the seed ready for you — seed which we know is of the very best quality, the kind you want.
IF IN D0UBT
read the few letters printed below. They all came unsolicited, and what is more — they came from florists and gardeners, a class of seed buyers with wide experience, that do not get excited easily.
There must happen a good deal more than the showing up of a bright colored bloom or a bountiful crop of vegeta- bles before these experienced horticulturists write an en- thusiastic letter — the seeds must prove mighty good before a busy florist or truck grower takés the time to write a letter which gladdens the heart of the seedsman, but which the customer need not to write and lose his time about.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
I háve won first prize with Asters raised from your seed at the annual fiower show in Stratford. I háve grown Asters for years. I never had any like last year.
H. W., Stratford, Ont., Canada.
Speaking of Pansy seed, “De Giorgťs Best and Largest Mixture” is far ahead of any mixture I háve tried in 20 years pansy growing. G. W. H., Kincaid, Illinois.
Your Pansy seed was the best I ever saw, big and so many beautiful colors. E. H. B. & Sons, Topeka, Kansas.
Inclosed will please flnd my check for $11.40. Please send me the same kind of cucumber seed as last year. I was highly pleased with your seeds. I had 5 pounds of cucumber seed from you and for my crop I received $762.00. I had the best cucumbers in the whole county. — V. W., Free- hold, N. J.
REGÁL LILY
Hardy, blooms trumphet shaped, very large, sweet scented, white skading to yellow in the center, tinged pink on the outer edges. Blooming size bulbs, each 35c; $3.50 per dozen, prepaid. F. O. B., $18.00 per 100. Bulbs % to % in. in diameter. $2.00 per 100, $17.00 per 1000. Bulbs % in. to % in. in diameter, $.1.25 per 100, $9.50 per 1000.
TIGER LILY
Absoluteiy hardy, blooms orange with purple spots. Height 3 to 4 feet. Splendid for eutting. Single. Large bulbs: Each 25c; 3 for 60c, prepaid. F. O. B., $8.00 per 100.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA
IMPORTED EUROPEAN SCYTHES
For Hammering
Made of fme magnetic Steel on the principle of a razor. Blade very thin, back strong. Can be sharpened to such a keen edge than one can almost shave with it. Unbeatable in mowing grass, grain oř ciover. Usually sbarpened by hammering, which sharpens and hardens the edge. Those not knowing how to use the hammer should sharpen the blade on a grindstone. Not strong enough for mowing tough, big weeds or brush. Speciál prices, in quantities, for parks and cemeteries. All our scythes fit the Ameri¬ can oř any other kind of handle.
Dealers and Jobbers
Write for quantity prices. We carry large stocks and can také care of sizeable orders at any time.
Length 20 inches 22 inches 24 inches 26 inches 30 inches 35 inches 28 inches
PRICES FOR EUROPEAN SCYTHES
Postpaid each
. $1.90
. 1.95
. . 2.00
. 2.00
. 2.10
. 2.20
. 2.10
SWEDISH PATTERN SCYTHES
One Eength Only, 29 inches, $2.10
Svvedish scythe is in appearance similar to European but a little heavier: the blades weigh about 1% lb. each.
SCYTHE STONES — European pattern, pointed at both ends. Each 25c, postpaid.
EUROPEAN SCYTHE HANDLES
This is straight, not bent. When ordering European handles, please statě style you prefer, whether Bohemiam, German, French, Russian, Polish, etc. Each, postpaid, $1.45.
SCYTHE RINGS
European Scythe Ring
Single screw ring . .
Double screw ring . . . ! 35c
All prices postpaid.
SCYTHE AND PLANT DISEASES
Many fungous diseases and injurious insects live on weeds through the winter and move to the cultivated patches in the spring. Tou can destroy both these enemies cheaply and effectively by using a scythe or sickle.
EUROPEAN GRASS HOOK
These European Grass Ilooks or better known as German Grass Hooks are a standard article on the American market. People that know demand them, beeause they are light and keep the edge better than most other grass hooks. Price each 55c; $5.80 per doz., prepaid.
“L1KEARAZOR” GRASS HOOK
This Grass Hook, like a razor, has a strong back and ex- tremely thin blade, and keeps Sharp. Will cut grass and weeds with the least exertion on the part of the user. It is m?de, hammered out of a solid piece of very high grade steel. this grass hook will do better work than any other now on the market.
yo*í wii‘ Iik® this ?rass hook better than y you ever ušed. If not, send it back at our expense and we will give you your money back. Each G5c, $6 80 per doz., prepaid.
IMPORTED BUSH SCYTHE
, v! ^ uPDr^a^aDie scythe for eutting heavy weeds and
brush. Sharpened by hammering; by drawing out the edge to the thinness of a razor, easy to cut with. On fairly level surface euts tnniWKf?8, b,rus^ graSS flusb with the ground It is a wonderful on‘y ií drawn out by hammering. We recommend this scythe only to those that know how to sharpen a scythe with a hammer. Each $2.50, $25.00 per dozen, prepaid.
Reál Steel in Our Scythes
ílni8 -'iust 17 síňce I ordered three of your scythes which
are still in use and in A-l condition. The scythe I am now ordering
J. Konop, Maribel, Wis.
is for one of my neighbors.
ALLIGATOR SICKLE
Alligator sickle has a toothed edge, is very sharp, and is an exceedingly useful tool. It will cut grass, corn stalks, and brush, with very slight exertion. It can be ušed in eutting woody stalks up to two inches in diameter. Much safer to use than a corn knife. Persons using regular corn knife frequently cut themselves. This is almost impossible when using Alligator Sickle. To sharp¬ en, use emery stone or a filé and sharpen the tool on the reverse side. Price each, 55c; $5 per dozen, prepaid.
Anvil
Hammer
HAMMERS AND ANVILS
Hammering draws out and hardens the edge of the scythe and the scythe stays sharp for a much longer time than it would if it was sharpened by the whetstone alone. Price: Hammer 80c; Anvil 85c, prepaid-
DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO
INDEX
Abronia . 65
Abrus . 65
Abutilon . 65
Acacia . 65
Acanthus . . 65
Achillea . 65
Aconitum . 65
Acroclinium . 65
Afričan Daisy — See Arctosis and Di- morphoteca
Agathěa . |
.... 65 |
Ageratum . |
.... 65 |
Agrostema .... |
... 65 |
Agrostis . |
... 65 |
Alfalfa . |
. ... 58 |
Alsike . |
... 58 |
Althea . |
... 86 |
Alonsoa . |
... 66 |
Alyssum . |
...66 |
Amaranthus .... |
... 66 |
Amarylis . |
...107 |
Amethyst . |
...72 |
Ammobium . |
... 66 |
Ampelopsis .... |
... 66 |
Anchusa . |
|
Anemone . |
...67 |
Anise . |
...113 |
Anthemis . |
...67 |
Antirhinum .... |
|
Apios . |
|
Apple Seed .... |
... 63 |
Aquillegla . |
... 68 |
Arabis . |
...67 |
Aralia . |
|
Arbor Vitae . . . |
... 63 |
Arctotis . |
...67 |
Argemone . |
... 68 |
Aristolochia . |
... 68 |
Armeria . |
... 68 |
Artichoke . |
...12 |
Arundo Donax . |
... 68 |
Aselepia . |
... 68 |
Asparagus . |
12, 68 |
Asperulá . |
... 68 |
Aster . 69, |
70, 5 |
Astilbe . |
... 68 |
Austrian Pine .. |
... 63 |
B |
|
Baby’s Breath . . |
... 85 |
BaeheIor’s Button — -
See Centaurea |
Cy- |
a n u s and |
3om- |
phrena |
|
Balloon Vine . . . |
.... 71 |
Balm . |
|
Balsam . |
|
Balsam Apple . . |
.... 71 |
Balsam Pear . . . |
.... 71 |
Babtisla . |
.... 71 |
Barberry . |
.... 63 |
Bartonia . |
.... 71 |
Basil . |
....113 |
Beans . . . . . |
12, 13 |
Beets . |
14. 15 |
Beggar Weed . . |
. ... 61 |
Begonia . |
. . . . 71 |
Bellis . |
|
Bird of Paradise... 72 |
|
Black Eyed Susan.,103 |
|
Blanket Flower |
.. . . 84 |
Bleeding Heart . |
....109 |
Blue Bonnet — |
See |
Scabiosa Čaucasica Blue Bottle — See Centaurea Cyanns
Blue Grass . 9
Blue Bace Flower . . 72
Bocconia . 72
Borage . 113
Borecole . 24
Boston Ivy . 66
Braehycome . 72
Bríza . 72
Bronnis . 58
Browalia . 72
Broom Corn . 61
Broccoli . 2, 14
Rrussels Sprouts . . 15
Bulbs . 107
Butterfly Flower . . 99
Oabbage. . . .2, 4, 14, 16
Caccalia . 73
Caladium . 107
Calceoalaria . 73
Calendula . 72
California Poppy . . 83
Calliopsis . 73
Callirhoe . 73
Campanula . 73. 74
Canary Bird Vine. . 74
Canarina . 75
Canna . 75. 108
Cane . 61
Candy tuft . . . 74
Canteloupe . 36
Caraway . 113
Cardinal Climber .. 75
Cardoon . 22
Carnation . 75
Ca rob Tree . 63
Carrot . 20
Carthamus . 98
Castor Oil Beán.... 98
Catananche . 75
Catchfly . 100
Catnip . 113
Cauliflower . 21
Celeriac . 12
Celery . 23
Celosia . 75, 76
Centaurea . 5, 76
Cephalaria . 76
Cerastium . 75
Chamomile . 113
Cheiranthus Allioni. 76
Chervil . 22
Chicory . 30
Chinese Cabbage ... 14 Chinesp Lantern
Plant . 93
Chinese Wool
Flower . 68
Chives . 22
Christmas Pepper... 76
Chrysanthemum _ 77
Cineraria . 77
Cinnamon Vine. .78. 107
Clarkia . 78
Clematis . 78
Cleome . 78
Cleveland Cherry... 78
Clover . 58
Cobea . 78
Coix . 78
Coleus . 78
Collnrd . 22
Columbine . 68
Coreopsis . 79
Coriander . 113
Corn . 60
Corn Salnd . 22
Cornflower — See Centaurea Cyanus
Coral Bells . 86
Cosmos . 79
Cotton . 113
Cowslip . 97
Cow Beets . 62
Cow Peas . 46
Cox Comb . 76
Cress . 22
Cucumis . 79
Cueumber . 26
Cumin . 113
Cuphea . 79
Cup and S a n c e r Vine — Cee Cobaea
^yclamen . 80
Cyclanthera . 79
Cynoglosum . 79
Cyperus . 79
Cypress Vine . 79
Eupatorium . 83
Eulalia . 83
Eucalyptus . 83
Euphorbia . 83
Evening Glory . 87
Evening Primrose... 93 Evening Stocks .... 86
Everlastings . 73
See also : Acroclinl um, Ammobium, Eryn- ginům, Gomphrena, Helichrysum, Lunaria, Physalis, Rhodante. Statice, Trachelium, Xeranthemum, Cata¬ nanche.
Fuchsia . 84
G
Gaillardia . 84
Gerbera . 84
Garlic . 22
Gazania . 84
Geranium . 84
Geum . 84
Gillia . 84
Gilliflower — See Stocks
Indián Shot . 75, 108
lnula . 87
N
IScythe . 106
T Nasturtium . 91, 92 „ ...
ÍP.omea . -Q- • • 87 Nemesia . 92,|ensitive Plant . 90
Iris . 86, 109 Nemophyla . 92 ghasta Daisy . 77
OT Nettle . . . 113 Shal u . 61
Nicotiana . 92 Sjdalcea .
Nigella . 92 Shamrock . 91
Nierembergia . 92i|íjfnf“ •■•700
Nolana ..7 . gglSilk ,_Oak— See Gre-
Senecio
.100
Isatis . 87
Ivy . 6ti
Jacob’s I.adder .... 96 Japanese Lawn .... 87 Jerusalem Cherry... 87
Job’s Tears . 78
Joseph’s Coat — See Amaranthus
Everlasting Pea |
.... 88 |
K |
|
Ivaffir Corn . . |
. 61 |
||
F |
Kale . |
. 25 |
|
Farm Seeds . . . |
.... 5© |
Kochia . |
|
Fennel . |
31, 113 |
Kohlrabi . |
. 30 |
Fenugreek . |
. . . .113 |
Kudzu . |
|
Ferns . |
....109 |
||
Feterlta . |
. 90 |
li |
|
Feverfew . |
.... 90 |
||
Fláme Flower- |
—See |
Láce Flower . |
. 72 |
Tritoma |
Lady Slipper |
— See |
|
Fleur De Lis . |
....108 |
Balsam |
|
Flora’s Paint Brush |
Lagurus . |
. 87 |
|
— See Cacalia |
Lnňtana . |
. 87 |
|
Floss Flower . |
.... 66 |
Larkspur . |
. 87 |
Forget Me Not |
.... 90 |
Lathyrus . |
|
Four 0’clock . |
.... 89 |
Lavatera . |
|
Foxglove . |
.... 81 |
Lavender . |
..113, 88 |
Freesia . |
.... 84 |
Lawn Grass . |
. 11 |
31
Oenothera . 93
Okra . 44
Old Maid--See Vinca
Oleander . 93
Onion . 41
Osage Orange . 63
Oxalis . 93
Oyster Plant . 49
Painted Tongue — See Salpiglosis
Papaver . 96
Parsley . 44
Parsnip . 48
Passlon Flower . 93
Pardanthus . 93
Peanuts . 48
Pear Seed . 63
Peas . 3, 41. 44
Pennisetum . 93
I>
Dahli a . 80. 107
Daisy . 71
Dandelion . 22
Patura . 80
Oelphinium . 82
Devi] in tbe Bush See Nigella
Pianthus . 82
Dicentra— Bleeding
Heart . 109
Pidiscus . 72
Digitalis . 81
Pili . 113
Dimorphoteca . 83
Plctamnus . 82
Poiichos . 83
Poronlcum . 83
Praeanen . 83
Pusty Miller . 76. 77
Gladiolus . |
..108 |
Gloxinia . |
.. 84 |
Globe Amaranth |
— |
See Gomphrena |
|
Godetia . |
|
Golden Feather — See |
|
Golden Rod . |
.. 81 |
Pvrethrum |
|
Gomphrena . |
85 |
Gourds . |
|
Grasses . |
Grasses, Ornamental 85 See also: Agrostis. Arundo. Bríza. Coix. Cyperus, Eulalia, Eri aňthus, Lagurus, Pen nisetum, Stipa.
Grevillea . 84
Gumbo . 42
Gyphsophyla . 85
E
Peheveria ... Echvnocystis Bchinons . . . . Egg Plant
. 88
. 83
. 83
29
Elenhant Ear . 107
Endive . 29
Eriantbus . 83
Erigeron . 7
Eryngium . 83
Escboltzia . 83
Hedysarum . 86
Heliantlius . 86, 99
Helianthus . 86, 89
Helichrysum . 86
Heliotropium . 86
Hemp . 61, 113
Hen ba ne . 113
Herbs . 113
Hesperis . 86
Heuehera . 86
Hibiscus . 86
Hollyhock . 86
Honesty — See Luna¬ ria
Hop . 113
Horehound . 113
Horserndish . 22
II u gel i a . 72
Humble Plant — See Mimosa
Humulus . 86
Hunnemania . 86
Hyacinth Beán . 86
Hyaeinthus . 86
Hyacinth Beán — See Poiichos
Hyssop . 113
Iberis .
Ice Plant .
Impatiens .
Immortelle — See Xeranthemum Indián Pink — See Pianthus Chinen- sis
Lemon Verbena — See Verbena
Lentils . 61
Leptosyne . 88
Lettuce . 30, 32
Liatris . 88
Lillium . 108, 86
Linaria . 88
Linden Seed . 63
Llnum . 88
Lobelia . 88,
Locust Seed . gglPimpinelia . 113
Lovage . 113,
Love in a Mist — See Nigella
Love in a Puff — See
Pentstemon . 93
Peony . 109, 93
Pepper . 44, 45
Peppermint . 113
Perilla . 93
Petunia . 95
Phacelia . 93
Phlox . 95
Physalis . 93
Physostegia . 93
Pilea . 93
P.alloon Vine
Lunaria .
Lupinus . 89
Lychnis . 89
Lythrum . 89
M
Pinks . 81
Platycodon . 93
Plume Poppy — See Bocconia
Poinciana . 96
Polemonium . 96
Polyanthus . 97
Pop Corn . 25
Poppy . 113, 96
Portulaca . 96
Pot Marigold — See Calendula
Potentilla . 8
Princesa Feathei See Amaranthus
Primula . 97
Privet . 63
Pueraria . 96
Pumpkin . 46
Pyrethrum . 97
willea
Sickle . 100
Siningia . 84
Smilax . 100
Snapdragon . 67
Snow in Summer — See Cerastium
Solanum . 100
Solidago . 84
Sorghum . 61
Sorrel . 50
Soy Beán . 61
Spinách . 51
Spruce . 63
Squash . 52
Stachys . 101
Statice . 100
Stepanophy sum .... 102
Steria . 102
Stipa . 80
Stocks . 101
Stokesia . 102
Strawflower . 80
Strelitzia . 7
Sudan Grass . 58
Sugar Beets . 02
Sunflower . 63, 00
Sun Plant — See Portulaca
Swainsonia . 102
Sweet Alyssum . 68
Basil . 113
Clover . 58
Corn . 22, 23
Fennel . 113
Peas . 103
Roeket . 67
Sultán . 78
Violet . 102
William . 102
Swiss Chard . 26
Madelra Vine . 107
Mad W ort — See Alyssum
Mangel Wurzel .... 62
Marigold . 113, 89
Marjoran . 113
Marshmallow . 113
Martynia . 40
Marvel of Peru .... 89
Matricaria . 90
Maurandia . 90
Maw . 113
Meadow Rue — See Thalicrum
Melothria . 90
Mesembryanthemum 90 Michaelmus Daisy —
See Aster Hardy Mignonette Vine —
See Maderia Vine
Mignonette . 90
Milfoil — See Achillea
Millet . 61
Milomaize . 63
Mimosa . 90
Mimulus . 90
Melothria . 90
Mina . 90
Mint . 113
Moming Glory . 87
Momordica . 71
Monkey Flower — See Mimulus
Monkshood . 65
Moon Flower . 87
Mourning Bride . 100
Mulberry Seed . 63
Mullein Dock . 113
Mullein Pink — See Agrostemma Musk Plant — See Mimulus
Muskmelons. .33, 36, 14jSea Holly — See
Mushrooms . 40 1 Eryngium
Mustard . 40,Scorzonera ...
Myosotis . 90iScarlet Runner
K
Radish . 47
Rape . 61
Red Hot Poker — See
Tritoma . .
Reseda . 90
Rhodante . 98
Rhubarb . . 51
Ricinus . 98
Rock Cress — See Arabls
Rose Moss . 96
Rosemary . 96
Rudbeckia . 98, 55
Rue . 113
Rutabaga . 55
Tagetes . 89
Tnrragon . 113
Teosinte . 64
Thalicrum . 104
Thunbergia . 104
Thyme . 113
Thrift— See Armeria
Tobacco . 63
Tomato . 51, 54
Torenla . 104
Torch Lily — See Tritoma
Tree Seeds . 63
Trachelium . 102
Tritoma . UM
Trollius . 102
Tuberose . 107
Turnip . 56
Umbrella Plant — See
Cyperus
S
Saffron . 113
Sage . 48, 113
Saint Paulia . 7
Salpiglosis . 98
Salsify . 51
Salvia . 98, 97
Savory . 113
Saponaria . 99
Sanvitalia . 98
Snxifraga . 98
Scabiosa . 100
Sea Lavender — See Statice
Sea Pink — See Armeria
51
. .100
Myrtle . 91iSchizanthus . 99
Vrgetahle Marrow . . 50
Valeriana . 104
Verbena . 104
Velvet Beán . 61
Veronica . 104
Vetch . 59
Vinca . 104
Violet . 102
Viola . 101
Viscaría . 104
w
Waldmeister . 113
Wallflower . 105
Watermolon . 36, 37
Water Cress . 20
Wild Cueumber ....105
Wistaria . 105
Wliite Clover . 9
Wormwood . 113
X
Xeranthemum . 104
Varrow . . . US
Ťucca . 106
Zinnia . 5, 100
SEEDS OF POT, SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS
Most herbs should be cut when in full bloom, dried quickly in shade and when thoroughly dry packed in boxes with the air entirely excluded. The seed of most varieties is smáli and dellcate, therefore it should be sown in finely prepared soil, free from weeds, to secure a satisfactory stand.
ANISE — The seeds are ušed in fine pastries. Pkt. pc\ 1 oz. 30c. BALM — Ušed for making wine and tea, also for culinary purposes ;
an excellent bee plant. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.
BASIL SWEET — Sweet smelling herb that is ušed for flavoring soups, stews and highly seasoned dishes. Pkt: 5c; oz. 15c. BASIL DWARF OB BUSH — Strongly sweet scented plant, grown mostly in pots as a house plant. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
BENE — The dried leaves immersed over night in a tumbler of water make a drink very beneficial in cases of dysentery. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
BOHNENKRAUT — See summer Savory.
BORAGE — Leaves are ušed in pickles and salads; flowers excellent for bees. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
CABAWAT — Ušed in flavoring liquors, breads, meats, etc. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; y4 lb. 20c; % lb. 30c; lb. 50c.
CATNTP — Has medicinal qualities and is also ušed for seasoning. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.
CHAMMOMHE — Has medicinal qualities. Pkt. 10c.
CORIANDER — Seeds aromatic; ušed for seasoning sausages. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
CHIVES — A variety of onion; ušed for seasoning. Seed: Pkt. 10c; % oz. 55c ; 1 oz. $1.00. Plants : 20c per dozen, postpaid.
CUM3N (CZARNUSZKA) — Seeds are ušed for flavoring bread and meats. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
COTTON— Pkt. 5c.
DELL — The green leaves are ušed for pickles and for flavoring sauces.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 80c.
FENNEI — Ušed for garnishing, seasoning and cordials. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
FENNEI, FLORENCE — A very distinct low-growing and thick set plant, with a very short stem, which has the points close to- gether toward the base; leaf stalks are very broad and fleshy, overlapping one another at the base of the stem, the whole form- ing a kind of head varying in size from that of a hen’s egg to that of the list ; firm, white and sweet inside. Much ušed by Italians. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
FENUGREEK— Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 lb. $1.00.
FOXGLOVE PURPLE — Has medicinal qualities; poisonous. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c.
HEMP — Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 lb. 40c.
HENBANE — Has medicinal qualities; poisonous. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. HOREHOUND — The leaves are ušed for flavoring, also in the man- ufacture of liquors and cough remedies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. HTSSOP — Has medicinal qualities. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
LAVENDER — Grown chiefly for its flowers which are ušed in the making of perfumes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
LICORICE — (Glycirrhizt glabra). Seeds in pods per Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c.
LOVAGE — Has medicinal qualities. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.
MAW OR BLUE POPPT — The seed is ušed in pastries. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 15c; 141b. 25c; % lb. 45c; lb. 80c.
MARIGOLD POT — Single, for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. MARJORAM SWEET — The dried leaves are ušed for seasoning meats and various dishes. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1 lb. $3.50.
MINT — Plants only. Per clump, 20c pospaid. Two varieties, Spear- mint and Peppermint.
MULLEIN DOCK— Pkt. 5c.
NETTLE LARGE— Pkt. 5c.
PENNYROYAL — Has medicinal qualities and is also ušed for season¬ ing puddings and various dishes. Pkt. 10c.
PEPPERMINT — Plants only. Per clump, 20c, postpaid. PIMPINELLA— (Burnet). The young, tender leaves are ušed as sal- ad ; they háve a flavor resembling cucumbers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. ROSEMARY — Yields an aromatic oil and water. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. RUE — Said to háve medicinal qualities. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
SAFFRON — Ušed for coloring soups. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
SAGE — Leaves are ušed for seasoning and stuffing. Pkt. 10c; oz.
50c; % lb. $1.50; % lb. $2.75; 1 lb. $5.00.
SAVORY SUMMER — A culinary herb; also ušed in medicine. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.
THYME — Ušed for seasoning and stuffing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; V4 lb. $1.25.
WALDMEISTER — Ušed in May vine and also for scenting clothes. Pkt. 5c.
WORMWOOD — Has medicinal qualities. Benefldal for poultry, and should be planted in poultry yards. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c. Y ARROW — Has medicinal qualities. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
HOP — Humulus Lupulus-Chmel. Climbing plant, blossoms ušed in stomach troubles. Pkt. 10c; % ounce 60c.
TARRAGON RUSSIAN— Pkt. 10c; oz. 90c.
TANSY— Pkt. 5c; oz. 35a
Marjoram
Sage
Kalin
•>-5. -
A WONDERFUL NOVELTY
Gigantic Tasmania Beán
SINGLE FRUITS WEIGHING AS MUCH AS 18 POUNDS OF MOST LUSCIOUS FLAVOR
We first learned about this “Beán” through a gardener from Nebraska. This party was talking about it in the most flattering terms. We naturally were interested and wanted to know all about it. This is his story: I saw this wonderful beán advertised but do not remember the name of the páper nor of the adver- tiser, and not even the name of the beán. I sent fifty cents to the advertiser and received six seeds in an envelope giving de- scription of the beán. I lost the envelope but if I remember right it was called TASMANIA BEÁN and it was claimed that it is a staple vegetable in Australia. I planted the seed and was very anxious to see the gigantic beans produce a crop. In due time the seeds came up, but the bugs got all the plants savé one, and that one looked pretty sick. Then I forgot about it till one day in July I came across the plače where I had my beans planted and beheld a sight that surely surprised me. There was an enormous dark green fruit in shape more like a gigantic cucumber than beán, laying on the ground, and when I looked underneath the luxurious foliage of the vine I discovered 5 more beans, every one of enormous size. I picked one of the fruits, fried it like an egg-plant and I sure did like it — it was good. It weighed twelve pounds. But said he, it does not look to me like a beán, and it is no beán, said we, after seeing it.
This new vegetable is a specie of Cucurbita Maxima and is botanically related to Vegetable Marrow and melons.
We háve seen the vine and its fruit in Nebraska and since then in a garden near our city. We ate the fruit and can say that it was a reál delicacy, superior to anything in the vegetable line. It can be prepared for the table in many ways and wheth- er fried, baked or boiled, it is most luscious in flavor. One of these monstrous fruits will easily satisfy a family of seven and yet there -will be plenty left for another meal. This new vege¬ table that we call, for want of a more proper name, TASMANIA BEÁN, is here to stay, and we predict that it will became im- mensely popular. The fruits weigh from 8 to 22 pounds each, but are at their best when about 6 pounds in weight.
It is heavily productive, easily raised, and the more mature fruits stored in a cellar will easily keep in fine cdndition till Christmas.
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c.
TASMANIA BEÁN— COCOZELLA— EGG PLANT thinly sliced, stewed in butter for 30 minutes with a little raw chopped onion added and stewed for 5 more minutes make excellent dishes, as palatable as choicest meat stews.
Ideál dishes during hot weather, tasty and cooling.
Young, tender leaves of Tasmania Beán, boiled or stewed with spinách, are a great intestinal cleanser. No matter how much your stomach may be dis- ordered and how much you may suffer a dish of young Tasmania leaves, cut from the blossom end, will put you on your feet in no time.
DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO.
Council Bluffs, Iowa