Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. 76 North University Avenue '7* ^ 7 7 ' ' -V' ■ 7—"7 7 .; , VEGET ABLE SEED TR!AI HORTICUETU 1933 y-a WWf* • nw »«« :> A V. JL 4 15, ECEIVED JAN 3 3 19' S. Department of Agriculture, | HOW TO ORDER SEEDS BY MAIL Prices in this catalog cancel all previous prices and are subject to change without notice YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS— Be sure that your name and address are written very plainly on each order. We frequently receive orders with either the name or address omitted. It is important that you fill out plainly and in full the mail order blank, which accompanies this catalog. ThiB will avoid delay in your order. If your order does not reach you promptly, please notify us. CASH WITH ORDER — Remittances should be made by post office money order, express money order or bank draft for a sufficient amount to cover the entire order and required postage if any. Stamps of 2 cent demonination will be accepted for small amounts. DO NOT SEND CURRENCY. Prices— Prices in this catalog cancel all previous issues and are subject to market fluctuations and to change without notice. For quantity prices write for current quotations. SHIPPING! — We will use our best judgment as to the most efficient way of sending orders when specific directions are not given. If special directions in shipping are needed, state them explicity in space provided for them on order blank. SEEDS BY MAIL Parcel post rates apply on weights up to 70 lbs. in the first, second and third zones (see table below and in all zones of 300 miles or more the limit weight is fifty pounds. Parcel post rates are usually cheaper than express with the added advantage of having the parcel delivered to your door. We pay postage on everything priced postpaid but on figuring postage for larger orders please refer to the rate table below. Poisons are not mailable. They must be sent by express or freight. We also advise sending heavy hardware and long handle tools by express or freight as many of them are not mailable. We are constantly in touch with shipping regulations and very often if we are allowed the privilege of using our own judgment we can make a saving to our customers. If you are in doubt about how shipment should be made and wish to leave it for us to decide, mark shipping instructions on your order sheet “cheapest way.” DOMESTIC PARCEL POST RATES On Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Roots, Tools, etc. within the U. S. and Possessions First Pound or Fraction Each Additional Pound or Fraction T.nral 7nnfi . . . . . . . . . . 7c 8c 8c 9c 10 11c lc for each 2 lbs 1.1c 1.1c 2c 3.5c 5.3c First Zone, Provo, Utah and within 50 miles of Provo . Second Zone within 60 to 150 miles of Provo . Third Zone within 150 to 300 miles of Provo . Fourth Zone within 300 to 600 miles of Provo . Fifth Zone within 600 to 1000 miles of Provo . NON-WARRANTY: Note— There are so many contingencies to be encountered in growing plants from seed and in setting out plants that are dependent on the weather and other conditions over which we have no control, that success in planting is not altogether dependent on the seed or plant. We will send out only seed which we believe will grow and produce the kind of plant and variety rep¬ resented, but: Carpenter Seed Company give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality, pro¬ ductiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, plants they send out, and they will not be re¬ sponsible in any way for the crop. HIGHER PRICES FOR YOUR CROP Last year thousands of growers added to the value of their vine crops by using HOTKAPS — This remarkable in¬ vention consists of a scientifically constructed wax paper cone that you place over each plant. Thus they are minia¬ ture hot-houses that protect plants from frost, wind, rain, insects and ground crustings. HOTCAPS not only protect plants, but make them grow hardier and faster. Thus you get a greater crop production earlier for higher prices. One man can “set” 3000 Hotkaps per day. They not only bring you higher prices, but are a method of crop in¬ surance — against the danger of the elements. Prices — $1.50 per 100; $3.00 per 250; $9.00 per 1000; $42.50 foi 6000; $80.00 per 10,000. “Hotkap” Setter $2.50 each. CARPENTER 72 eta. i ( Store £ARP ENTER. SEED C Section, of OLtr SEED PACKING- DEPT In-lcrior l/l&uj of RETAIL STOfLb * Prooo, ftaA. Seed Company Catalogue and Seed Annual for 1933 A Complete Planters Quide We have been established for many years, giving a service to the growers which merits the name Carpenter Seed Company. Our experience enables us to help you in growing, poultry raising, etc. Write us and we will advise with you. Mail Orders will receive prompt at¬ tention. We have an earnest desire to please our customers. We welcome you to our store where we carry a complete line of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Pottery, Tools, Birds, Etc. Come in often. 2 All Seeds Tested With Standard Tester ASPARAGUS CULTURE — sow the seed in drills, about one inch deep and the rows about one foot apart. Keep the soil mellow and free from weeds during the summer and in the fall or succeeding spring the plants should be set about one foot apart and the crown four inches below the surface. The beds should be narrow so as to permit of cutting to the center. Before winter cover the transplanted beds with about four inches of manure. Salt is an excellent manure for asparagus. Sow a little on the surface in the spring and it' will keep down the weeds. The young tops may be cut for the table the second summer, but not very freely until the third. Once ounce will sow about 50 feet about 300 plants. CONOVER COLLOSAL — A mammoth sort frequently sending up fifteen to thirty sprouts from one to one and a hilf inches in dia¬ meter from a single plant and spreading less than most sorts. Color deep green, quality good. Pkt. 6c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 70c. Postpaid. of drill for transplanting and produce THE PALMETTO — This variety is earlier than others, a better yielder ; more even and regular in growth, and is fast becoming the favorite sort everywhere. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 10c ; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 70c: postpaid. PALMETTO ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS ROOTS — Strong one year old roots of any of the varieties listed. 30c par doz. ; $1.50 per 100, postpaid. Not prepaid, $1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000. MARY WASHINGTON — This is the latest introduction of the rust resistant varieties and the best with the advantage over all other varieties of being earlier, which means so much to the grower. Per pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 60c; 1 lb., $1.40, postpaid. • ' • ARTICHOKES The Artichoke is grown for its edible blossoms. It is a perennial but requires renewing every two or three years. The Jerusalem Artichoke, so called, belongs to a different family. GREEN GLOBE — Perennial, large flowering heads of ex¬ quisite and unique flavor. A prized delicacy of rapidly grow¬ ing popularity. Matures second year ; not hardy in the North. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; *4 lb., $1.76. Postpaid. JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE ROOTS— Best hog food known. Easily grown. Three bushels plant an acre, enough to keep 20 to 30 hogs from Oct. to April. Cut and plant like potatoes. In Europe the tubers are baked, like potatoes, and esteemed as food because of their distinctive flavor. It grows in a wild form in the United States. Lb., 20c ; 10 lbs., $1.60, postpaid. BEANS CULTURE — Do not plant them until the ground becomes dry and warm. Bush beans may be planted about 2 inches deep in drills from 24 to 30 inches apart according to variety and soil, placing the seed 3 inches apart or 4 seeds in hills 24 inches apart each way; 2 pounds per 100 foot drill. DWARF BLACK WAX — A very superior snap-short wax bean ; ripening among the first earliest, and having the best characteristics. Pods round, yellowish white, fine flavor. BLACK WAX BEANS One pound will plant about 60 feet of drill, 60 to 80 pounds lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 80c, postpaid. Not postpaid. 10 lbs., $2.00; DAVIS’ WHITE WAX — Immensely productive, bearing large, handsome, straight pods five to six inches in length. The pods are almost solid flesh and with decided strings when of good size, one of the best for canners, as it does not dis¬ color. It is also a good shipper. The dry seed, being white and of medium size, is desirable also for winter market as a 6hell bean REFUGEE OR ONE THOUSAND TO ONE— Pods about 6 inches long. Fine for late planting especially for canning, being almost stringless. IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX — A medium early and heavy cropper, on vines of bushy growth, a good rust-resister. He pods are golden-yelllow, fleshy and solid, brittle, waxy texture, excellent for home and market garden. They have an ex¬ quisitely rich butter flavor peculiar to this variety. Possesses all the good points of the Golden Wax, but is larger in pod and much more prolific ; of tender, melting flavor at all times of its growth. DAVIS KIDNEY WAX — Vines vigorous and very prolific, bear handsome, waxy white pods 7 inches long ; the finest ap¬ pearing of all early wax beans. To make this variety entirely rust-proof we select constantly and with great care. The dried beans are kidney-shaped clear white, splendid for baking ; but grown for Snap Beans they should be used while young, when free from strings. one acre. Any of above varieties, Pkt., 10c ; % lb., 16c ; 1 lbs., $17.00. CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 3 BEANS (Continued) DWARF OR BUSH, GREEN POD VARIETIES BURPEES STREN GUESS GREEN POD BEANS — Earliest of all green-podded bush beans. The only absolutely stringless green-poded bean on the market. The pod is round, full and larger and straighter than that of the Red Valentine. In quality it is superior to most other bush beans. Rust proof in all localities as any can be. Vigorous grow¬ ing; hardy and productive. Exceedingly crisp and tender, and no ap¬ proach to stringness. Sure cropper; pods long and of delicious flavor. SCARLET RUNNER OR FLOWERING BEAN — A great favorite; both ornamental and useful; height ten feet, presenting dazzling scarlet flowers from July to October. Used both as a string bean and shelled. Pkt., 10c, % lb., 30c, 1 lb., 50c, 5 lbs., $2.00. Not postpaid. BUSH LIMA BUSH LIMA (Comes absolutely true from seed) — The bushes grow eighteen to twenty inches high, of stout growth and always erect. It is an immense yielder, the handsome large pods being well filled with very large beans, identical in size and lucious flavor with the well known Pole Limas. KENTUCKY WONDER BEANS Any of above varieties, except Broad Wind¬ sor and Scarlet Runner, 1 lb., 25c, 10 lbs., $2.25, 100 lbs., $20.00. Not postpaid. Cultivation should be frequent until the plants begin to bloom, but only when the foliage is dry, for if disturbed when wet the vines will rust. EARLY YELLOW SIX WEEKS — An early snap-short variety, pro¬ ducing edible pods thirty days after germination. Very bushy, erect. Pods long, flat, strait. IMPROVED EARLY RED VALENTINE — Is ten days earlier than any other stock of Valentine beans offered. In addition to this, it is more productive, grows a stronger and more thrifty vine, yields larger and better filled pods than does any other strain of this variety. A single trial cannot but convince the most skeptical that it is all we claim. Prices on above varieties: Pkt. 10c; V2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 80c; Postpaid. Not postpaid 10 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $17.00. BROAD WINDSOR — (English Dwarf or Broad) — This is entirely different from the common French bean. The large coarse pods are borne on stout plants which are coarser, more erect and less branched than those of the French bean. It is largely used in Europe. Seed large or flat unsymetrical shape; light brown color. Very hardy. Pkt., 10c, y2 lb., 20c, 1 lb., 35c. Not postpaid. POLE OR CLIMBING LAZY WIFE — Immensely popular everywhere. It is exceed¬ ingly productive and easily gathered. Probably this is why it comes by its discourteous name. It is an excellent bean. KENTUCKY WONDER — Vine vigorous, climbing well and very productive bearing its pods in large clusters; blossoms white; pods green, very long, often reaching nine or ten inches, nearly round when young and very crisp. Prices on above varieties: Pkt., 10c; V2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 30c 3 lbs., 80c; Postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $17.00. BROCCOLI CULTURE — Sow early sorts as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring, in shallow drills, drawn three of four inches apart. Plant out two feet apart each way when the plants are about four inches high. Cultivate the same as cabbage, in rich soil. Use the same remedy for insect attacks as are recommended for cabbage. They are excellent and deserves much wider culture than is usual in this country. Nearly allied to the Cauliflower, but more hardier. It succeeds best in a moist and rather cold atmosphere. LARGE WHITE MAMMOTH — A valuable variety, with very large, firm heads. Pkt., Be; ox.. 26c; % ib.. 76c. 4 Our Lawn Seed i?i the Very Best Grade BRUSSELS SPROUTS CULTURE — Sow in May in the same manner as Cauli¬ flower and transplant in July, one foot apart, in the rows which should be one and one-half feet apart. In gardens, both large and small, Brussels Sprouts are, without exception, the very best winter vegetable that can be grown. The real sprout is not much larger than a marble, and as firm and hard almost as the stalk itself. These are the sort which cooks prefer. They strip off the outer covering, cook them whole, and serve them up artistically in that fashion. When cooked through and no more, such Sprouts melt in the mouth like the tender- est Cauliflower, and are equally as good. (Postage paid on these.) i This is one of the best vegetables for winter use, produc¬ ing from the axils of the leaves an abundance of sprouts re¬ sembling small cabbages; an excellent, mild flavor. It is a delicacy much esteemed in Europe. Sow in seed-bed middle of spring and transplant and manage as winter cabbage. DWARF IMPROVED — A variety producing compact sprouts of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; U lb., 70c- 1 lb., $2.50. Postpaid. ODENSE MARKET — Produces an abundant crop of firm, well formed sprouts, thickly set around. Pkt., 10c ; oz., 25c ; % lb., 70c ; 1 lb., $2.50. Postpaid. BEETS CULTURE — Sow as early in the spring as ths ground can be worked and every two weeks after °r a succession up to the first week of July. For general crop sow about the middle of May. The Boil should be light sandy loam, well enriched with stable manure and plowed and harrowed until very fine. Sow in drills one foot to fifteen inches part, and when well up, thin to from four to six inches! The young beets pulled out of the rows are excellent used as greens. EARLY BLOOD RED TUR¬ NIP — Herie we hav/et the old stand-by, the turnip beet with its dark red color, well known to so many homesteads. It is useless to occupy space in des¬ cribing it, suffice to say, it is the best variety for family use. ELXTRA EARLY FLAT EGYPTIAN — Slightly earlier than Crosby’s Egyptian but not quite as large. Rich deep red with sweet tender flesh, excel¬ lent for market or home gar¬ den. CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN— Grown extensively by market gardners on account of its smooth skin and dark red color. Roots are almost round with very small crown of leaves. DETROIT DARK RED— One of the best for market and home garden,. Deep rich red, very desirable for canning. Leaves dark green, shaded with red. It is unsurpassed in quality. For general purposes we recommend this as the best beet for the home garden. One ounce will sow 60 feet of drill ; six to eight pounds for one acre in drills. Ready for table use in 40 to 60 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c, Postpaid. EARLY BLOOD TURNIP BEETS STOCK BEETS Not Postpaid, 1 lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. CITT/ri m^ett Mttle’ r°gS and she°p* °z’.,r>c; K lb” 25c; 1 50c; TO lbs., $4.50. Postpaid i ^cI/I’UREi — As all Mangels require a deep soil in order to grow well plow and sub-soil a least a foot to 18 inches and apply plenty rich stable manure. Sow in May’ or June in rows eigh teen inches to two feet apart, and thin to eighteen inches in rows. g GOLDEN TANKARD MANGEL — Shape, cylindrical ; color deep rich yellow ; flesh yellow, circled with white. Unequalled tor feeding stock. It is an enormous cropper. MAMMOTH LONG RED — A particularly fine stock Mangel. The roots attain enormous size, smooth and reguli m shape. It grows well above ground and is easily pulle ihe best variety for deep loose soil. NEW MANGEL BEET SLUDSTRUP— It is the largest producer of any of the mangels, often yielding 60 tons to the acre. It grows largely above the ground and is very easy to harvest. Color, a golden yellow. In nutrition it surpasses all others and is the best keeper on the list. TRY IT. € CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 5 GIANT HALF-SUGAR — This magnificent half-sugar beet while giving nearly as large a yield of easily grown and har¬ vested roots as a crop of mammoth Long Red Mangels, supplies a food of very much higher nutritive value, the roots for feeding purposes being really more valuable, pound for pound, than those of the very best strains of sugar beet, and the yield under equally favorable conditions is more than double. The roots grow partly out of the ground and crop can be harvested and stored at less expense. We are certain that everyone who plants this variety and grows it with care will be much pleased. A very extra good one for Utah and sur¬ rounding states. To the Stockgrowers : We wish to call special attention to stock beets and carrots as a feed for cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, etc. Mangel or stock beets and sugar beets yield from 30 to 50 tons per acre, and we consider a ton of them as valuable for feed as a ton of hay. With a little extra work they can be kept all winter and there is nothing that produces as much milk as beets and carrots- — car¬ rots add that splendid color to butter which helps bring the price. We would advise extensive planting. The best ones are Giant-Half Sugar, Large Red Mangel and Golden Tankard beets ; Yellow and White Belgian, and Long Orange carrots. Do not fail to include these in your order for seeds for spring planting. SUGAR BEETS Usually planted for sugar making. On account of the amount of saccharine contained in the Sugar Beet, it is much relished by stock, and as a fattener it is very desirable, but does not yield the tonnage that is common with the regular Mangel Wurtzels and the Half-Sugar Stock Beets. Culture same as stock beets. Klein Wenzleben — This variety is tile best in cul¬ tivation not largest, but richest in saccharine. Oz., 5c ; % lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 50c ; 10 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. For Greens Throughout the Summer SWISS CHARD A Cheap Feed for Poultry SWISS CHARD— “CUT AND COME AGAIN” This vegetable gives maximum returns for little care and space ; it, yields a constant crop from July to winter. If your garden space is limited, Swiss Chard must have a place, for in, proportion, to ground occupied, Swiss Chard produces more food for the table than almost a,ny other vegetable. The leaves are used for greens the same as spinach or beet tops. Sow early in spring, in, rows 16 inches apart, and thin out to 6 inches in the rows. It can be used all summer when spinach is not available. The leaves grow very large, with broad, flat pure white stems, and mid-ribs, which may be cooked like asparagus, or made into very good pickles. As it grows, thin out for use and keep clear of weeds. Good cultivation in¬ creases its tenderness. Gardeners use Swiss Chard as a catch crop, giving quick results on temporarily idle spaces. The investment is small and returns large. Pl-ct., 5c ; oz., 10c ; *4 lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 75c, Postpaid. LUCULLUS SWISS CHARD— A new Moss Curled sort, very large leaves. The mid-ribs are very broad and form a good sub.-titute for asparagus during the summer months. Swiss Chard Our Seeds Are Carefully Selected and of the Finest Quality, And Grown In High Mountain Valleys Write For Special Prices On Large Orders of Seeds G A Large Assortment of Bird Cages to Select From CARROTS OXHEART CARROT Carrots are one of the most wholesome foods supplying precious vitamines, and when only half grown are very delicious and relished by most persons. The seeds are slow to germinate and they should be marked in rows with some other quick maturing crop. CULTURE _ Any garden soil will grow carrots. For early crops sow as early in the spring as possible and in rows' eighteen inches to two' feet apart. Cover not more than i/„ inch deep. When the plants- are about three or four inches high thin out to two inches apart for the small early varieties and four inches apart for the late ones. Give them plenty of room. Keep them thoroughly hoed. A packet will plant about 20 feet ; an ounce, 150 feet ;( and three pounds, an acre. The late crops should be dug in the! autumn and stored like Turnips and other root crops. LONG ORANGE — The old stand-by, bothi for table use and for late summer and winter. Fed to milch cows, it increases flow oi parts to the butter in winter a fresh flavor and golden color. stock feeding, for rich' milk and im- CHANTENAY (The Market Gardner’s Favorite) — Tops medium sized, necks small, roots tapering slightly, but uniformly stump-rooted and smooth color deep orange-red flesh very crisp and tender. Although this is is a medium early sort it furnisher roots o useable size as early as any ; it is a heavy cropper and is undoubtedly one of the best for both the market and private garden, while its great productiveness makes it very desirable as a field sort. Pkt., 5c., oz„ 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 90c. Postpaid ... , . npnr IMPROVED LONG ORANGE — A well-known standard sort, roots long, thickest near the crown, tapering regularly to a point; color deep orange. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c, % ., oc , OXHEART OR GUERAND — Very distinct and desirable, smooth and handsome, thick and blunt-rooted, about 6 inches long, a rapid grower and of fine quality ; color, orange- red ; a good all-season Carrot. One ounce will sow 160 feet, 3 lbs., for one acre. Pkt., 5c , oz., 10c ; *4 lb., 25c ; lb., 90c. Postpaid. , . , , ., * _ , DANVERS HALF LONG — An old, popular variety and in the past the most largely used, not only for stock raising, but for table use as well. The Perfect type is about eight inches long and about two and one-half inches wide at the shoulder, tapering to a sort of half-point at the bottom. Color is a bright orange scarlet; is very heavy cropper. Pkt 5c; oz., 10c; U lb., 25c; lb., 90c. Postpaid. _ . . , NEW CORLESS CHANTEN AY— This is one of the handsomest and best carrots lor both home and market. It matures in 68 days. It is a half long, stump rooted sort, almost identical, in shape with the old Chantenay. It is a heavier cropper tnan Danvers Halt Long The root is smooth, uniform and handsome. It shows red all the way thro g without any yellow core whatsoever. This makes it additionally attractive for salad and cooking purposes. The flesh is sweet and tender and never becomes stringy. Trice. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. STOCK CARROTS Sow in drills far enough apart for horse cultivator and thin out in row from 5 to 6 inches. Requires about three pounds of seed per acre. ... LARGE WHITE BELGIAN — Grows one-third out of the ground. Root pure white, green above ground with small top. It will grow to a very large size, on light, rich soil, and is very easily gathered. Flesh rather course, is raised exclusively for stock. WHITE MASTODIAN — A new carrot from Russia. Gigantic size and wonderful keeping qualities. Yields 40 to 50 tons to the acre and is very hardy. Is a splendid feed for stock and one of the most profitable to plant. , .. YELLOW BELGIUM — This -type is a favorite with many farmers, on account ot its quality and productiveness, being a little more stump rooted than some varities ; its tonnage per acre is quite heavy. When grown it is from 7 to 8 inches in length andl of a yellow color. DANVER’S HALF LONG CARROT Price, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25e; 1 lb., 70c; 5 lbs., §53.00; 10 lbs., $5.50, Postpaid CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS GARDEN CRESS or PEPPER GRASS — Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; 1 lb., 75c. Postpaid Plant on rich soil, finely pulverized, in drills six or eight inches apart. To be used as a salac before the flowers appear. CABBAGE FOR ALL SEASONS As with all other seeds our selection of cabbage stocks are positively from the best sources ol supply, and the best strains obtainable, as proved by our own tests: CULTURE — Cabbage does best in rich, moist, well prepared soil ; extra care should be taken in working it deeply a: most varieties of cabbage do not thrive in shallow soils. For the early varieties in the mountain states and similar climatu conditions sow in hotbeds in the late winter or very earlv spring and trasplant to the open ground as soon as ground car CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 7 CABBAGE (Continued) be worked. An easier and equally successful method is to sow the seed in hills or with a regular garden drill in the open ground us¬ ing about one pound of seed per acre ; when plants are well out ol the ground thin out to proper distances in the row. One ounce 1500 plants ; half pound to trans¬ plant an acre. GOLDEN ACRE CABBAGE— Is a new, early, round-headed cab¬ bage which closely resembles Copen¬ hagen Market in type. As its name implies, it is a money-maker. It is 8 to 10 days earlier than Copen¬ hagen Market but is smaller and can be planted closer. Because of its earliness and fine quality i< commands a higher price than any round-headed Cabbage. Pkt., 10c % oz., 20c ; oz., 35c ; %, lb., $1.00 ; lb., $3.00, postpaid. ABOUT PESTS. If bothered with cabbage worms use arsenate of lead and for cabbage louse or aphis. Black Leaf 40 is effective. COPENHAGEN MARKET— This is the finest large round-head¬ ed medium early cabbage ; the heads maturing all at the same time. They average about 10 pounds each ; are very solid with small core and fine quality. Sowed in March they are ready for market the latter part of August, in our trial ground, and are about as early as Charleston Wakefield, but will give a much heavier yield per acre. It is short stemmed with small saucer-shaped light green leaves always tightly folded, and can, therefore, be planted close. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c ; % lb., 50c : lb., $1.75. vEARLIEST OF ALL — This is a new type developed in Den¬ mark. It is very early, and has a round head. Very firm and solid. Has been tested out here and does remarkably well. Good variety for market gardeners. Oz., 25c ; *4 lb., 75c ; lb., $2.00. EARLY WINNINGSTADT — A well known and very popular early variety, in season very close to the Wakefield ; heads large, decidedly conical, leaves bright glossy green ; heads solid and hard, even in summer. This is a very sure heading variety, valuable not only for early use but also for winter cabbage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. DANISH BALD HEAD— SHORT STEM bages. Originated in Denmark and grown and selected for more than fifty years by Danish gardners, many thousands of tons being imported into this country annually. Heads are hard, round, of good marketable size, fine grained and long keeper. Grown in Denmark. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c ; *4' lb., 76c 1 lb., $2.00. PREMIUM LATE-FLAT DUTCH — As a variety for winter market it has no superior, and is more extensively grown than any other. Heads large, bluish green, round, solid, broad and flat on top, and often tinted with reddish-brown after being touched with frost; they open white and crisp, are tender and well flavored. It is a fall and winter variety, and one of the very best to keep. With good cultivation, on moist, rich ground, ninety-five in a hundred will head up hard and fine. Decidedly the best late variety for cultivation in our state Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN — This second early variety is very sure heading and of excellent quality. The plants are of vigorous growth, with large, rather spreading outer leaves which are noticeably curved and friled. The heads are globu¬ lar or very nearly round, very solid and ofi large size for so early a variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.76. EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD — We assure our marketgard- ener customers that our strain of Jersey Wakefield meets ev¬ ery requirement in points of earliness and even head, so that the entire crop can be marketed very early. It grows very compact with nearly oval, deep green leaves. Short stem, medium size, very solid, pointed heads of excellent quality. Un¬ doubtedly the best extra early pointed headed cabbage, either for home or market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75. EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH— Has succeeded admirably on account of its ability to resist heat ; it never flaws under the severest sun and it produces very fine, large heads after the earliest sorts have disappeared. We recommend it highly. Pkt.. 6c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. HOLLANDER OR DANISH BALL HEAD— The best cab¬ bage to store during the winter, and is in large demand every¬ where at profitable prices during the spring months. Our stock is the very best type of this, the best of all late cab- LATE LARGE DRUMHEAD — This is also a very large fall and winter variety. It is similar in most respects to the Pre¬ mium Flat Dutch, but the heads are more rounded on top, it is also generally longer in size. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c ; % lb., 50c : 1 lb., $1.75. DRUMHEAD SAVOY — The finest flavored of all the eab- bage family ; large and solid ; used extensively in the markets of Europe, but not so well known in this country. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75. Vitamines in Cabbage Increases Consumption — Recent in¬ vestigators have shown cabbage to be rich in vitamines and as a result of a national campaign to promote the eating of cab¬ bage, cabbage sales are increasing by leaps and bounds. It has been proven that cabbage is a great aid to digestion and peo¬ ple are demanding cabbage as never before. MAMMOTH RED ROCK — This is the best, largest and surest heading red cabbage ever introduced. Heads deep red to the center, and will frequently average twelve inches. A sure cropper and in every way a first-class sort. Price of above varieties, except Danish Baldhead : Pkt., 6c ; oz., 20c ; % lb., 50c ; 1 lb., $1.75. Postpaid. ALL PRICES ON CABBAGE POST PAID. 8 Encourage the Boys and Girls to Plant a Garden CAULIFLOWER CULTURE. This is the same as for cabbage, except that extra manure and plenty of water will pay upon this. If the soil be dry, water frequently, and) if the plants could have a heavy mulch of hay or straw, it would keep the soil moist and the plants would not suffer from drouth. The early kinds should be strong enough to plant out not later than the middle of April, the late kinds may be planted out same time as for cabbage. To destroy the Cauliflower maggot, it is recommended to take one ounce of sulphate of potassium and dissolve it in one gallon of water. Heat the liquid to about 100 degrees, take a large spoon, or something that will hold the 100th part of a gallon, and pour the liquid against the stalk of the plant just above the ground. One ouncd will produce 1,500 to 2,000 plants. DANISH SNOWBALL — Exceedingly early and hardy and a very sure header. Outer leaves are erect, while the inner ones lap well over the head, protecting from the sun. It is a good late sort. Our seed is of the very best strain. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz„ $1.50 ; 14 lb., $5.00; 1 lb., $17.50. Grown in Denmark. EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT— (Selected). This is the choicest selected strain of the popular Erfurt type, and is remarkable for its extreme reliability in heading. Plants very dwarf, with solid pure white heads of superior quality. Per pkt., 10c ; 1 oz., $1.25 ; 14 lb., $4.00. DANISH GIANT OR DRY WEATHER— Large leaved and large flowering with pure white compact heads. For open ground and forcing. Two weeks later than Snpw Ball, when planted at same time. Very resisting against unfavorable seasons and dry weather. Grown in Den¬ mark. Per pkt., 10c ; 14 oz., 50c ; oz., $1.50 ; 14 lb., $5.00 ; 1 lb., $18.50. EARLY PARIS An excellent French variety, and the popular early sort in the Paris markets. Being so early it must be a favorite. Per pkt., 10c ; 14 oz., 30c : oz., 90c ; 14 lb.. $2.25. Cantaloupe or Muskmelon Cantaloupes or muskmelons are a long season crop requiring for their best development a sandy soil which quickly warms up, a season of 90 to 10 0 day growing weather, hot sun and ample irriga¬ tion. Though these conditions are best found in irrigated sections of the West, there is practically no region in the United States in which some variety cannot be successfully grown. CUI/TURE — Muskmelons delight in moderately rich, warm, mellow loam. The seed should be planted in the spring upon the arrival of settled warm weather. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, and as soon as the plants begin to run, remove all but four of the most likely ones. Spray often with Arsenate of Lead. BURRELL’S GEM THE ROCKY FORD CANTALOUPE — Most valuable introduction ; has at¬ tained in an incredible short time a national reputation. It is the netted Gem type, oval in shape, averaging from four and one-haT to five inches in length, of a delicious flavor, very fine and smooth-grained flesh of light green color throughout when ripe, from the district in which it has been for the past several years so extensively grown. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; 14 lb., 25c ; lb., 90c, postpaid. EXTRA EARL\ CITRON — A decided acquisition among cantaloupes. Earlier than any other ; large, showy, and of fine flavor. A variety which for its early maturity will be found profitable by all market gardeners and desir¬ able also in the private garden till others come into condition. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; 14, lb., 25c ; lb., 90c, postpaid. EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK — By careful selection and improvement carried on for some years this strain has been so developed that it produces melons with all the good qualities of the well-known Hackensack melon, but at least ten days earlier. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90c, postpaid. NETTED GEM — This has become one of the most popular of small or basket melons. The fruit is oval, slightly ribbed, densely covered with course netting. Flesh thick, green, very sweet and highly flavored. We offer an exceptionally fine stock of this sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90c. postpaid. EDWARD’S PERFECTO — A new type of the Rocky Ford, showing a trace of Burrell’s Gem. The seed cavity is triangular and the flesh extremely thick, sweet and spicy. The melons are almost perfectly round, heavy and netted, no ribs, and the shipping qualities splendid. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 10c ; 14 lb. 26c ; lb.! 90c, postpaid. BURRELL’S GEM — Same shape as the Rocky Ford Can¬ taloupe, a trifle larger ; pink flesh. This new melon surpasses all others for its delicious flavors and is a general favorite. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; 14 lb., 25c ; lb., 90c, postpaid. HALE’S BEST EARLY CANTALOUPE— This variety is very extensively used in the Imperial Valley, California. It is very desireable on account of its earliness, and its long dis¬ tant shipping qualities. The average period required is 68 days to maturity. It is a salmon fleshed melon of exceptional thickness. Its shape is oval. Average size is 8x4% inches, with a very heavy netting and fairly prominent ribs. It is very desireable for Market Garden trade. Pkt., 10c ; Oz., 20c ; 14 lb., 40c ; 1 lb., $1.00 ; 10 lbs., $9.00. Postpaid. CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 9 Cantaloupe or Muskmelon (Continued) MONTREAL MARKET — This fruit is nearly round, flattened at the ends and deeply and very regularly ribbed ; skin green, deeply netted, flesh remark¬ ably thick, light green, melting, and delicious flavor. They are very regular in shape and uniformly grown to a very large size. To all who desire to raise the handsomest melons possible for exhibition, or extra large, fine melons for the market, we highly recommend these. Pkt., 5c ; 14 lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. CASABA— Long, oval-shaped ; skin very thin and delicate ; flesh extremely tender, rich and sweet, and flows copiously with a cool juice, which renders them very grateful. Pkt., 5c ; *4 lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. BANANA (Yellow Flesh) — A very curious melon; attains a length of eigh¬ teen to twenty inches and a diameter of two to four inches. Looks and smells like a banana. Pkt., 5c ; % lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. Hearts of Gold EMERALD GEM — Fruit small to medium sized ; globular or slightly flattened at the ends ; only slightly netted and rib¬ bed ; skin deep green while young, becoming tinged with yellow as the fruit matures ; flesh deep salmon yellow, thick, ripen¬ ing close to the rind and exceedingly high flavored. Pkt., 5c ; *4 lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. OSAGE OR MILLER’S CREAM— A remarkably fine vari¬ ety and very profitable sort for market gardeners. It is of medium size, oval in form, dark green in color ; handsomely netted and slightly ribbed. The flesh is extremely and uni¬ formly thick ; of firm texture ; rich salmon in color. This ideal type is of medium oval shape, about five inches long, thickly netted skin without ribs ; contains a small seed cavity, rind thin, leaving a thick lining of flesh which is a most delicious flavor. Flesh green, tinge of yellow at center. Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 90c. HONEY DEW — (Improved Casaba) — The outer skin is smooth and hard, nearly white, turning to a lemon tint when fully ripe. Melons weigh from six to ten pounds each, oval in shape, thick meated, very small seed cavity ; flesh is light green, solid, honey-like flavor, lucious and juicy. Fruits may be laid away for use in the late fall. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; *4 lb., 25c : lb.. 90c. HEARTS OF GOLD OR IMPROVED HOODO— Carefully selected to an oblong type, a little larger than thestandard Rocky Ford, meat, a rich orange. Excellent records were made with this variety for market. Pkt. 10c ; oz., 15c ; *4 lb., 25c ; lb., 90c. BURRELL’S GEM— LEADING SALMON FLESHED CAN¬ TALOUPE, EXTENSIVELY GROWN FOR MARKET— Equally good for the home garden. Similar in appearance to its par¬ ent, “Defender.” It is easily crated, medium size, oval in shape slightly ribbed, covered close with net. The flesh is firm, fine¬ grained, rich, deep yellow ; vigorous and productive. Regular stock — Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; *4 lb., 25c ; lb., 90c ; post¬ paid. POLLOCK — 10-25 — A decided improvement on popular old Rocky Ford. Market growers are demanding this strain to the exclusion of all others. The melons are extremely uniform in size, shape, netting, flavor and have good shipping qualities. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; *4 lb., 30c ; lb., 90c. GOLDEN BEAUTY — One of the best Casabas. Fruits glob¬ ular, bright yellow with golden tint, with wrinkled skin, six to eight inches in diameter. Flesh is white, very thick, juicy and sweet. Pkt., 10c., oz., 16c ; % lb., 35c ; lb., 90c. CHICORY Sow seed the same as for late cabbage plants. The crop of greens may be grown directly in the seed rows, or the plants may be transplanted and set a foot apart in the rows. Best after being touched by frost. One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. LARGE ROOTED MADGEBURG — Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.00 ; lb., $3.00. Postpaid. apart in the row. Cultivate well and in the fall dig the roots slice them and dry in an apple evaporator or kiln constructed for the purpose. CREOLE OR SOUTHERN — Cabbage, Greens, used as a substitute for cabbage in the south. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; % lb. 35c ; lb., $1.00. Postpaid. CORN SALAD COLLARDS Sow seeds as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared in a rather light, moderately rich soil, in drills two or two and one-half feet apart, for either garden or field culture. When plants are sufficently large, thin to six inches. Sow in the spring in drills a foot apart ; it will mature in six or eight weeks. For winter and early spring use, sow In drills in August or September. Three ounces to 100 feet of drill. Large seeded. BROAD LEAVED— Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 70c. Post¬ paid. EGG PLANT The seed! germinates rather slowly, and it is well to start under glass, with moder¬ ately high temperature, in March. When all danger of frost is over, and the plants are strong, they should be transplanted carefully to the garden or field. Egg plant does not do as well where cool nights prevail, as in places where nights are warm. It needs, a warm climate to insure quick and uninterrupted growth. One ounce, 1000 to 2000 plants. NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE — Very large and of fine quality. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 55c ; 2 ozs., $1.00 ; % lb., $1.80 ; lb., $5.00, Postpaid. Plants — Transplanted, well grown plants of Black Beauty and “New York Improved” ready in May and June, 35c per doz. ; $1.00 per 100, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25c per doz. ; 75c per 100. ENDIVE A salad vegetable which is becoming very valuable for winter use. Should be sown in June or July, in rows, and thinned to about six inches' apart. One ounce 300 feet, 4 to 5 pounds to the acre. GREENCURLED — Very curly. The mid-rib being wide and whitish, with the outer edges very much indented and curled, forming a very attractive plant. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 15c , % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. NEW YORK IMPROVED 10 Index Will be Found on Last Page UTAH’S FAMOUS CELERY CULTURE — Sow the seed in a light, rich, dry border as early as the ground can be worked, in drills eight to ten inches apart, and cover the seeds about a quarter of an inch deep rolling or tread¬ ing them in if the ground be dry. When fairly out of the seed leaf they may be transplanted to an¬ other bed, or they may be thinned out in beds or trenches. The bed should be kept well weeded, and an occasional soaking with water in dry weather will do the plants good. Early in June is the proper time to set the plants out in beds or trenches. Press the soil firmly against the roots. In the garden the better way is to set the plants in shallow trenches — we say shallow, for it is obviously a bad plan to remove all the good soil (as must be clone in a deep trench and put the plants in that which is poor.) The plants may be set in a single row in narrow trench or the trench may be made into a bed wide enough to hold two, three or four rows, and in that case the plants are in a compact form, to be cover¬ ed for the winter where they grow. One ounce will make about 2,500 plants. Postpaid. IMPROVED CHINESE OR UTAH CELERY— So much in demand. This strain was originally developed by the Chinese gardners. Its superior qualities gave them exclusive control of the celery market while their supply lasted. We have finally succeeded in getting a reliable source of supply for the seed of this much sought after var¬ iety. It is much stouter, thicker and heavier, with double the amount of heart of any known celery. The plant is beautiful in appearance, of close habit and compact growth, and blanches to a beautiful creamy white. Ribs perfectly solid, crisp and of a de¬ licious nutty flavor. Once sown, always grows. Pkt., 16c ; oz., 50c; % lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00. CHINESE CELERY — One of the choicest sorts known ; crisp, tender and delicious. For market and home use is unequalled ; is a good keeper and grown almost exclusively by the celery growers of Utah. Oz., 60c; % lb., $1.60; 1 lb., $6.00. WHITE PLUME — This celery is valued because, naturally, the stalks and portions of the inner leaves and hearts are white ; by simply tying up the stalks and drawing up the soil with the hoe, the work of blanching is complete. It is ornamental, tender, crisp, and of good flavor, and very early. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c ; lb., 75c ; lb., $2.75. GOLDEN SELF-Blanching — The plant is of beautiful ap¬ pearance, of close habit and compact growth and straight, vigor¬ ous stalks. The ribs are perefctly solid, crisp brittle and of delicate flavor, surpassed by no pther variety, while it has the decided merit of being self-blanching to a very remarkable degree. Our stock of this variety is selected with special care in France. It is the strain for market gardeners, also family garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; (4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.75. GIANT PASCAL — This is a green leaved variety. It blanches very quickly after earthing up, when it is of a beautiful yellowish white color, very solid and crisp, and of a nutty flavor, which can¬ not be equalled by any other sort. The stalks grow broad and thick, a single plant making a large bunch. Under high culture this variety will give the best satisfaction. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; (4 lb. 75c; 1 lb., $2.75. CELERY PLANTS — Ready May to July, — Strong trans¬ planted plants 30c per doz. ; $1.00 per 100 Postpaid. Not pre¬ paid, Doz., 25c ; 76c per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000. CELERIAC — (Turnip Rooted Celery) Large Smooth Prague — An improved turnip-rooted celery. Roots large, round and smooth, CHINESE CELERY free from side roots. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 25c ; (4 lb., 70c. r Commercial Fertilizers Commercial Fertilizers are being used more and more throughout the Inter Mountain Sec¬ tions of recent years where the soils have been continuously cropped until they are becoming de¬ pleted of certain vital plant food elements, most important of which are Nitrogen, Acid Phosphate and Potash, and must be replaced in addition to barnyard manures and cover crops, which furnish these elements in limited quantities, and frequent¬ ly in much improperly balanced proportions to meet all requirements of certain plants. Briefly the main function and noticeable ef¬ fect of Nitrogen in plant life is to promote quick start, fast growth, and development of heavy vine and leaf of a dark green color. Acid Phosphate, promotes good root growth to sustain a proper proportion to vine, and is es¬ sential in developing heavy budding, sturdy bloom and blossom which better withstands attacks of insects and insures firm setting of fruit and seed. Potash develops the fibre in frame structure of plant to better enable it to withstand the hard¬ ships of weather conditions, also insures firmness of fruit or grain. We carry in stock a few standard formulas for local crops and as agents for the Inland Fer¬ tilizer Co., can supply you with any of the separate elements or formulas containing any percentage of the three elements desired for any crop. Price range from $4.00 to $6.00 per 100 lbs. according to the formula. CARPENTER SEER COMPANY 11 SWEET CORN Golden Bantam Sweet Corn IMPROVED GOLDEN BANTAM — This new sweet corn is described as the tenderest, sweetest and best everyreen Sweet Corn in existence. Its attractive yellow color being another good feature added to its many good qualities maites it an easy seller on the market. The stalks are vigorous and strong, grow about 4 to 6 feet high and produce three to four good ears which has been developed from eight rows to twelve rows and over on each ear. On account of its firm texture it can be planted earlier than any other variety of Sweet Corn. Do not fail to try it. Any of above: Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 80c. Postpaid. Not Postpaid, 1 lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $15.00. CULTURE — Plant as soon as the ground becomes warm in the spring, in hills about three feet apart; give thorough cultiva¬ tion. Our sweet corn is carefully grown and selected, only the choicest, most perfect ears being selected for seed. It is far superior to the ordinary stock. NEW GOLDEN SUNSHINE SWEET CORN — This new introduction is a cross between Golden Bantam and that exception¬ ally early white corn, Portland Early Market. The Sunshine fills a long felt want for a Golden Bantam type which will come on the market earlier than that variety, to compete with the first early white corns. Sunshine is ready for market a week to ten days before Golden Bantam, in fact will be off the market before that variety is ready. The plant growth is more dwarf and the ears closer to the ground. The ears are the same size as Bantam but 12-rowed instead of 8, of equally good color and with a high quality grain. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c., 3 lbs., 70c, postpaid. Not prepaid, lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $16.00. MAMMOTH WHITE CORY— The largest and best extra early sweet corn. The stalks are no larger than those of the white cob Cory, but each stalk furnishes two or more large. fine-shaped ears, which are fit for rise before those of any other sort. The ears are twelve-rowed, very symetrical and handsome, with no opening between the rows at the base. The grain is large, broad, very white and of remarkably good quality for such an early sort. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN — The ears are not only of good size, but are produced in great abundance, frequently bearing four good ears, while the average is three to the stalk. The cob is very small, giving great depth to the kernels, which are of pearly whiteness. But the great merit of the Country Gentleman corn is its delicious quality. It is, without doubt, the sweetest and most tender of all sweet corn, and at the same time with ears of good size. Price same as Stowell’s Evergreen. STOWELL’S EVERGREEN— This variety is more largely planted than any other, being the general favorite with can- ners and market gardners for late use. It isl very productive, the ears are of large size, grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and remains for a long time in an edible condition. This variety with one or1 two of the early varieties for a suc¬ cession, is necessary to every garden. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 80c. Postpaid. Not postpaid, 1 lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.75 ; 100 lbs., $15.00. NOT POSTPAID. Field corn prices are subject to change without notice. The Utah Yel¬ low Dent, Gold Mine and Learning are well adapted for silos. The Pride of the North is very early and does well in altitudes above 5000 feet. The others are all good below 5000 feet. Remember we make a specialty of silo corn. FLINT SORTS AUSTRALIAN WHITE FLINT— The earliest and surest veriety we have for the arid lands of the West. It will act- uolly endure more drouth and cold than any other variety known. Grows to a height of six to ten feet, ears varying from eight to twelve inches long, usual¬ ly eight or ten-rowed, one and two ears on a stalk. 1 lb., 10c ; 10 lbs., 90c ; 100 lbs., $5.50. DENT SORTS KING OF THE EARLIES— (85 days.) Minnesota grown. Stalks grow from six to seven feet high, ears from seven to nine inches long, very deep, soft grain, and small red cob, 12 to 16-rowed. Val¬ uable for the extreme north. 1 lb. 10c ; 10 lbs., 80c ; 50 lbs., $2.75 ; 100 lbs., $4.75. Not postpaid. UTAH YELLOW DENT— An early dent variety, ripening with the Flint varieties, and can be grown in almost any locality. Stalks large, with broad leaves, ears eight to ten inches, sixteen- rowed, grain yellow, making a good quality of meal. 1 lb., 10c ; 10 lbs., 80c ; 50 lbs., $2.75 ; 100 lbs., $4.75. Not post¬ paid. FIELD CORN SEED FIELD CORN 12 All Seeds Tested as to Germination and Purity Field Corn (Continued) PRIDE OF THE NORTH— (80 days.) This variety has smaller ears than late kinds, but is valuable to grow, as it ma¬ tures earlier. Planted as late as July 4th, it has fully matured by October 1st. The ears have from fourteen to sixteen rows, grown eight to ten inches in lenbth, slightly tapering. The kernels are closely set together on the cob, of a light orange color. The stalks usually grow six to eight feet in height, pro¬ ducing one or two good ears. Our seed of this variety has been grown for us with special care, from the original stock. IMPROVED LEAMING — (90 days). This is one of the earliest large yellow Dent corns in cultivation, ripening in 90 to 100 days from planting. It is extra early and not a hard flinty corn. The ears are large and handsome with deep, large grains ; orange yellow solor and red cob. Stalks medium size, tapering gradually, producing two good ears each. All of above varieties: 1 lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 80c; 5 0 IOWA GOLD MINE CORN — (90 days). A medium early large, yellow Dent that is valuable for parts of Iowa and the Middle States. The grain is deep, a golden yellow color, ears of good size. Cobs small. One of the best Silo Corns. IOWA SILVER MINE — (90 days). The stalks grow to a height of seven or eight feet and set the ears about three and one-half to four feet from the ground. The ears measure from ten to twelve inches in length and often weigh one and a half pounds. They are very uniform in size and shape, with sixteen to twenty straight rows or deep pure white kernels on a small white cob. It is the heaviest yielder we know, having yielded over 200 bushels to the acre. Seventy pounds of ears will make > sixty-two pounds of corn. It is entirely distinct and will give satisfaction. lbs., $2.75; 100 lbs., $4.75. Not postpaid. POPCORN Not Postpaid. See Inside Front Cover for Postage Rates. PROTECT YOUR G*JU>EV JAP HULLESS — A very handsome variety; kernels round; color, white; very prolific. WHITE RICE! — The best for home or market. Grains pointed. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c; Postpaid . Cucumbers for Pickles and Salads CULTURE! — Cucumbers are planted in hills which, for best results, should he made as follows: Dig holes about a foot in diameter. Fill these with thoroughly rotted manure br compost, tramp down tightly and soak with water. On top of this build a mound about four inches high of fine soil. These hills can be made any time but the seeds should not be planted until the weather and soil have become quite warm. LONG WHITE SPINE Plant about a dozen seeds in the top of each hill. Cover them about a half inch and press the soil down firmly. When the plants put forth the third pair of leaves thin out to the four strongest plants to the hill. The hills should be about three feet apart. Keep the soil loose and free of weeds, but after the plants have started to cover the ground do not move them. One ounce will plant 50 hills, two pounds will1 plant an acre. EARLY RUSSIAN — Extremely early and very productive. Good for pickles and slicing for table use. Also where the season is short, this variety will make good crop where others will not mature. LONG WHITE SPINE — After years of experimenting we have found this to be a reliable, all-purpose variety for market garden as well as the home garden. It cannot fail to be profitable, whether grown for early slicing or late pickling. The fruit when suitable to ship, is six or seven inches in length, green to the tip and ends, solid, crisp, and of excellent flavor. EARLY CLUSTER — A very popular early cucumber producing its fruit in clusters near^the root of the plant. Its usual length is about five inches ; skin prickly, flesh white, seedy, tender and well flavored. BOSTON PICKLING — A distinct variety which has obtained a great degree of popularity on the market as a pickle. Medium long, a great producer. LONGFELLOW — The Longfellow is a White Spine type with very dark green appearance. The vines are exceptionally healthly and productive and fairly early. The fruits will average 12 to 14 inches in length by 2% inches in diameter. Very desirable for private garden or market gardner. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50. Postpaid. EARLY WHITE SPINE — Vines vigorous, fruiting early and abund¬ antly ; fruit uniformly straight and handsome, dark green, with a few white spines ; flesh tender and of excellent flavor. In this country this variety is used more, perhaps, than any other for forcing under glass. IMPROVED LONG GREEN — Unquestionably this isi the most pop¬ ular general purpose cucumber in the West. When matured is nine to twelve inches long, very solid and crisp ; retains its dark green color until nearly ripe. One of the best for small pickling if picked promptly. EARLY FORTUNE — Comparative tests with all other strains of White Spine prove that this new type has all the “earmarks” of becoming the most papular market variety yet developed. A quick grower, very productive and disease-resistant ; fruits nine inches long, slightly tapering ; flesh white, very firm and crisp, with very few seeds ; color, rich, dark green, which does not fade when shipped a long dis¬ tance. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c, Postpaid. For all the above except Longfellow. BOSTON PICKLING CUCUMBERS CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 13 Cucumbers for Pickles and Salads (Continued) Long Green JAPANESE CLIMBING — This novelty is entirely distinct from all other cucumbers, climbing on poles, trellises, fences, etc., like a gourd. The vines are vigorous and healthy, and produce large numbers of fine, large, smooth cucumbers of excellent quality. They are especially fine for dicing. Any of above: Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. One ounce will plant about 50 hills. Two pounds, one acre. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; 1 lb.. 90c. Postpaid LETTUCE CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES. One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. Postpaid. ■ New York Head Lettuce There is so great difference in localities in regard to culture of lettuce that it is hard to get a uniform rule. For the ordinary house garden, it is desirable to use one variety of each type, and several plantings should be made to secure succession. The seed should be planted in rows eighten inches apart, as early as possible, and the young plants of cabbage head variety should be thinned until four inches apart. Varieties that do not head may be left quite thick, and when fairly well grown, those thinned out may be used. Nitrate of soda, or some nitrogenous fertilizer will pay if used after plants are set. A light, warm rich, well watered soil is ideal as quick, rapid growth is essential to crispness and flavor. One ounce produces three thousand plants; for Head Lettuce sow 114 to 2 pounds per acre; Loose Leaf varieties 3 to 4 pounds per acre. CULTURE — Sow in the house or in frames any the spring as ground can be worked and at intervals sandy loam with plenty of humus. time after March 10th; if put outdoors, as early in of two weeks till June 1st. Soil should be a rich, Sow early in the spring in rich, well prepared soil in rows eighteen inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. When plants have two or three leaves, thin to three or four inches apart. As the plants begin to crowd thin and use as required. NEW YORK NO. 12 — This is now the most popular of main crop head lettuces. The heads are very large, wonderfully solid, crisp, tend, er, and free from bitterness. The heads frequently weigh three pounds. They are very solid and of an attractive light green color. It is a sure heading variety and stands a long time ini the field. If you want fine head lettuce, either for market or home use, try New York. Pkt., 10c ; oz., 20c ;■ % lb., 75c ; 1 lb., $2.50. EARLY PRIZE HEAD — It forms a mammoth head and remains tender and crisp throughout the season ; is prompt to head, but slow to seed ; of superior flavor and very hard. The leaves are very large, crimped, bright green tinged with brownish red on edge. Pkt., 5c , oz., 20c ; 2/i lb., 50c ; 1 lb., $1.00. HANSON HEAD— The heads are of very large size, delicate¬ ly sweet, tender and crisp even to the outer leaves, heads weigh two and one-half to three pounds and measure about one and a third feet in diameter. Color green outside and white with¬ in ; free from any bitter, unpleasant taste. Not recommended for forcing, but has few superiors for family use. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 20c ; % lb., 50c ; 1 lb., $1.00. Hanson Head Lettuce MUSHROOMS ICEBERGS — No lettuce surpasses Iceberg in quality. The heads are very solid and of medium size, with few green outer leaves. The heart is very crisp and delicious, blanch¬ ing naturally to almost white, Pkt., 10c ; oz., 20c , -^4 IF, 65c ; 1 lb., $2.00. Postpaid. CURLED OR LOOSE LEAVED Mushrooms may be grown by anyone having a supply of fresh manure and a shed or cellar, or under a greenhouse bench where a temperature of 50 to 60 degrees is evenly maintained. They make a most profitable crop when suc¬ cessfully grown, and fhe American market is the best in the world for this most delicious of foods. Full cultural directions SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED — One of the best early sorts for market or family use. All the leaves tend to produce a large loose head. Leaves beautifully crimped, dark green, very tender and' crisp. Recommended for general cultivation. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.00, postpaid. with every order. Pure Culture Spawn — One brick, 40c ; two bricks, 75c ; five bricks, $1.75. Postpaid. 14 Sulphate ol! Ammonia Makes Your Lawn Grow Yellow Globe Danvers Onions ONIONS CULTURE — Soil for onions should be rich in humus and plant foot. Fresh stable manure and barnyard litters are entirely out of place on the Onion field. They are usually loaded with weed seeds and will interfere very much with tillage. Compost heaps will destroy the weed seeds and put manure in such condition that they will readily mix with the soil. Man¬ ure from sheep sheds or pig pens applied with a spreader before the ground is plowed in the Fall makes excellent fertilizer for onions because it is usually comparatively free from litter and foul seeds. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS — A very excellent variety of globular shape, reliability for bottoming and large yield are both combined in this popular sort. It is grown extensively for market, and very popular. It is a handsome onion, quite thick, though of good size, with thin, yellow skin ; flesh white, fine-grained and mild and good keeper. Per pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c ; % lb.. 50c ; lb., $1.50, postpaid. DANVERS YELLOW FLAT— Similar to the Yellow Globe Danvers except in shape. Ripens very quick, is a sure cropper and yields well. Of special values in localities where the seasons are short. Will stand drought well and is used to a large extent for growing onion sets. Per pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c., % lb., 50c ; 1 lb., $1.50. Postpaid. BROWN AUSTRALIAN — Is of medium size ; wonderfully hard and solid ; the bulbs are most attractive for market, both as to form and appearance. They ripen evenly, and extremley early ; never showing any thick necks or scullions. The color of the skin is of a pale reddish brown, distinct from that of any other variety. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50: Postpaid. PRIZE TAKER — This new variety is without exception the largest and most handsome variety of onions ever grown. It is the large, beautiful onion that isi seen every fall on sale at the fruit stores and stands in large cities. The outside skin is rich yellow, straw color, while the flesh is white, sweet, mild and tender. Per pkt., 5c ; oz., 25c ; % lb., 50c ; lb., $1.50 . Postpaid. EARLY WHITE QUEEN — Succeeds well everywhere. The bulbs are small, flat, beautifully white and of excellent flavor ; but the principal recommendation is the marvelous rapidity of its growth. An excellent sort for pickling onions. Per pkt., 5c ; oz., 25c ; % lb., 60c ; 1 lb., $2.00. Postpaid . WHITE PORTUGAL, or SILVER SKIN— A mild, pleasant flavored variety ; the skin a clear silvery white of very hand¬ some appearance ; the bulbs grow to a good size, ripening early and quite evenly. Per.i pkt., 5c ; oz., 25c ; % lb., 60c ; 1 lb., $2.00. Postpaid. MAMMOTH SILVER KING — This new onion grows to a most remarkable size. The skin is a beautiful silvery white ; the flesh is snowy white and of a particularly mild and pleas¬ ant flavor. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 60c; 1 lb.. $2.00. Postpaid. LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD — This is the standard red variety and a favorite onion in the east, where immense crops are grown for shipment. Bulb large, somewhat flattened, oval-shaped ; skin deep purple red ; flesh purplish white, mod¬ erately fine grained and rather strong flavored. Very produc¬ tive ; the best keeper and one of the most popular for general cultivation. Per pkt., 6c : oz., 20c ; *4 lb. 50c ; 1 lb., $1.50. Postpaid. MOUNTAIN DANVERS — This is an exceptional strain of the Yellow Globe Type, originally developed in the high valleys of the Rocky Mountains. It is most probably a cross between the Early Flat Danver and Giant Gibraltar, produc¬ ing a large semi-globe shaped onion so well adapted to high altitudes and short season. In sections where the season is too short to produce Sweet Spanish Onions, this is surely a most profitable variety to grow. Yields of 600 bags per acre arq very common. Bulb is large, slightly flattened, of a beautiful bronze color/, splendid keeper. Price — oz., 20c ; Yi lb., 65c ; 1 lb., $2.00. Postpaid. SWEET SPANISH ONIONS Postpaid. SWEET SPANISH GENUINE VELENCIA TYPE — This Large Mild, ex¬ tremely productive Globe shaped onion has become a great favorite in Utah on account of the excellent market and large yield per acre. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 80c; 1 lb., $2.50. UTAH STATE CERTIFIED, per pound $3.25. Sweet Spanish Onion Giant Gibraltar GIANT GIBRALTER — Large brownish yellow, somewhat flattened on under side ; often weighing four pounds. Is a good keeper and is known to be adapted to climatic conditions of Utah. They have been grown here for the past five years and have produced as high as 1,900 bushels per acre, and as sweet and tender as an apple. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 25c ; Y*. lb., 90c ; lb., $2.00. MAMMOTH SILVER KING — The Earliest Giant White Onion — The skin is a beautiful, sil¬ very white. The flesh is sweet. Mammoth Silver King Onions are from five to seven and one- half inches. Pkt., 6c ; Yt lb., 90c ; lb., $2.00. PICKLING — EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA — It is fully two or three weeks earlier than the Early White Queen, which heretofore has been the earliest variety in cultivation. They are of a pure, paper-white color, very mild and delicate in flavor ; from one inch to one and one-half inches in diameter and three fourths of an inch in thickness. Per pkt., 6c ; oz., 25c ; % lb.. 90c ; 1 lb., $2.00. CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 15 ONION SETS ONION SETS. NOT POSTPAID. See Inside Front Cover for Postage Rates. Prices given are subject to market fluctuations. When you want large quantities ask £ot market prices. Thirty-two pounds constitute a bushel. One quart will set 75 to 100 feet of row, depending upon the size of the sets. Per quart or pound, 15c or 2 lbs. for 25c; 10. lbs., SI. 10; bushel, 32 lbs., $3.35. CULTURE — Soil requirements are the same as with onion seed. Plant the sets three to four inches apart in the row, depending on the variety and twelve inches apart between the rows and two to three inches deep. It. requires from 250 to 350 pounds for an acre. YELLOW BOTTOM — Identical with the pre¬ ceding, except in color. They are used in the same manner and are produced from the black seed of the Yellow Danvers variety. WHITE BOTTOM — The seed of the White Silver Skin or White Port¬ ugal varieties is used to produce the white sets. They do not keep as well as the red or yellow, but produce' beautiful white onions early in the sea¬ son. In bushel lots add 50c per bushel for post¬ age. GARLIC Garlic Sets — Most pungent of onion family. Lb., 45c; 3 lbs., $1.30, postpaid. Now It Is Easy to Get Lots of Winter E^s Glass Cloth Glass Cloth Hens are big money makers in winter if you put them behind GLASS CLOTH windows. This amazing material lets in the sun’s ultra-violet rays. Ordinary glass shuts them out. Science says hens will not lay without these rays. GLASS CLOTH scatters the light over the whole hen house. The hens pep up, scratch and exercise Egg paralysis disappears. The egg glands start working. The hens lay like it was spring. It is common for 400 hens to lay $1000 worth of eggs during the winter. Profit like that is not to be overlooked. It costs only $5.00 for enough GLASS CLOTH for windows for a big poultry house. The profits are amazing. Never has GLASS CLOTH failed to in¬ crease egg yields. Ultra-violet rays are nature’s own egg producers. GLASS CLOTH simply makes it easv to give hens a big supply of these rays. 40c yd.; 10 yds., $3.75; 25 yds., $8.75; 100 yds., $33.00. Postage Extra 16 Garden Guaid is Death to Plant Insects PARSLEY One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Postpaid PARSNIPS Postpaid PARSNIPS should be grown in every home garden not only because of their delicious flavor, but because they may be harvested at times when the garden has little else to offer. Let them remain in the ground over winter, and dig them during a thaw or when the spring thaw comes — they will be as sweet and tender as ever. A freeze is required to sweeten them. CULTURE — They do best in deep rich soil, but will make good roots in any soil which is deep and mellow and moderately rich. As the seed is slow to germinate, it should be sown as early as possible; cover one-half inch deep, and press the soil firmly over the seed; give frequent cultivation, and thin the plants 6 to 8 to the foot. As they are improved by frost, a part of the crop should be left in the ground for spring use. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill, 5 pounds to an acre. HOLLOW CROWN IMPROVED — The best for table use. Roots com¬ paratively short, white and smooth, fine grained and excellent. A heavy cropper. Pkt., 5c; oz ., 10c; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c. Hollow Crown Parsnip CULTURE — Soak the seeds a few hours in luke-warm water, and sow early in the spring until the middle of July, in drills one foot apart. Thin oat the plants to four inches. To preserve in winter transplant to a light cellar or cold frame. NEW EMERALD — The plants are of dwarf, compact growth, while the leaves are of a handsome bright-green coloring, , very finely crimped and curled, of most ornamental appearance. One of the finest for garnishing or flavoring. Commands the highest price in Denver markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 30c. CHAMPION MOSS, or TRIPLE CURLED — The leaves are finely cut and curled and of a dark-green color. Extra fine for garnishing and culinary purposes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c. PEPPERS Postpaid. CULTURE — Sow in hotbeds in March, and when the soil has become warm, set in rows two feet apart and eighteen inches (n the rows, hoe frequently and keep down all weeds. The plant may also be forwarded in pots. CHINESE GIANT — A very large pepper, of the Bull Nose type, often growing to five inches in diameter. This is the variety grown so extensively in frostless sections for the winter trade, when the grower gets as much as 20c per lb., for the green pepper. One grower claims that his returns from five acres was $4,500.00. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 30c ; % lb., $1.25. GOLDEN DAWN — Plants quite dwarf but very prolific. Fruit medium to large in size of inverted bell shape, rich, golden yellow color, with very thick, sweet, mild-flavored flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 26c; % lb., 76c. RUBY KING — An improved American variety reaching the largest size, often four to six inches in length, yet retaining the same symmetrical shape of the smaller sorts. It is very bright colored, and the flesh is beautiful, sweet and mild flavored. One of the best for stuffed pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 25c ; *4 lb., 75c. LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE — An old standard variety. It is early, bright red in color at maturity, entirely mild, of large size and has thick flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c. SWEET MOUNTAIN — Somewhat larger and milder than the Bull Nose. Its color is green turning red ; very productive. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 25c ; lb., 76c. RED CHILI — A late variety, used in the manufacture of pepper sauce. The bright rich pods are about two inches long, one-third to one-half inch in diameter at base tapering. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 25c ; *4 lb., 75c. LONG RED CAYENNE — A rather late sort, having a slim pointed pod about four inches long and when ripe, of a bright red color. Extremely strong and pungent flesh. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 26c ; y4 lb , 75c P E A S == Early In planting garden peas in the home garden, first prepare the soil the same as for other crops then, scatter a little fertilizer where the row is to be planted, and rake this into the soil. Next stretch a line and make a deep mark with the corner of the hoe. The bottom of this mark should be at least two inches across so that the seed can be spread somewhat, and not crowded too closely to¬ gether .Scatter the seed in this furrow, ten seeds to the foot, then cover about one inch deep and slightly firm the soil over the seed with the back of the hoe. About one week will generally elapse before the sprout appears above the ground. PEPPERS — RUBY KING CARPENTER SEER COMPANY 17 Peas (Continued) I MEDIUM AND LATE VARIETIES EVERBEARING — The vines attain a height of from eighteen inches to two feet ; foliage large ; the pods will average four inches in length, each pod producing six to eight wrinkled peas. The peas are very large, being half an inch and over in diameter, and in quality un¬ surpassed. For a continuance in bearing this variety is unexcelled. STRATEGEM — Seeds green ; wrinkled ; middle crop ; one of the best peas ever sent out ; grows a vigorous and showy vine, of branch¬ ing habit ; heavily laden with immense pods containing ten to twelve peas of large size ; a marvelous cropper and incomparable eating pea ; height, one and one-half feet. TELEPHONE — This new variety is one of the finest Dwarf wrink¬ led, Dwarf vine-variety yet introduced. It is immensely productive of the finest quality and of excellent sugary flavor; vine very strong, averaging eighteen to twenty pods per stalk ; the pods are of large size and closely packed with six or seven large, delicious peas, height, about two feet. DWARF GRAY SUGAR, Edible Pods— This is the most desirable of all edible pod peas. It is a new variety, growing only 1 foot high, and is remarkable for its prolific character. The seeds are large, shriv¬ eled and indented, of a dark brown color. The pods are flat and crooked, and contain five or six peas. A very desirable acquisition. GRAY SUGAR ALASKA — A variety of remarkable earliness and hardiness. It is a good yielder and produces pods of good size and dark, round ~mooth peas of splendid flavor, green in color, pods are well filled ; height one foot ; the color of the dried pea is green ; it ripens very evenly, so that one picking will nearly clean off the crop. AMERICAN WONDER — This pea is a hybrid of fixed habit, be¬ tween the Champion of England and the Little Gem ; it possesses the merits of both, with some additional claims to notice. The vine grows 12 to 15 inches high, and is very prolific in pods of striking form and size. In maturity it is among the first earliest, ripening in about fifty days from germination. It is among the first early of the green wrinkled sorts. Its habit is so dwarf that it can be very successfully grown under glass. NOTT’S EXCELSIOR — Robust and vigorous in growth, inclined to throw laterals from the base of the stock, producing in profusion long, handsome pods closely packed with large peas of fine flavor. An improvement of American Wonder, being more vigorous and prolific with larger pods, more peas than either the Wonder or Premium Gem. A decided acquisition and sure to be very popular when generally known ; height, 12 inches. EARLY PREMIUM GEM OR LITTLE GEM— A very desirable dwarf, green wrinkled variety ; very popular and more prolific than the Little Gem. 16 to 18 inches high, requires no support, pods 3 inches. GRADUS — The most attractive novelty of recent years ; large, hand¬ some pods resembling Telephone in size and shape, well filled with American Wonder large peas, ripening with the earli¬ est ; is certain to be eagerly sought. Ripening very quickly, the pods must be picked as soon as fit for the table. Hajbit vigorous, very quick to germinate and push to maturity ; foilage large, pale green in color ; pods long, straight, slight¬ ly rounded at point. Seed large, wrinkled, cream color. Not postpaid. Sec inside front cover for postage rates. lb., 10c; Vo lb., 15c; 1 lb., 2ic; 5 lbs., $1.00 ; 10 lbs., $1.80 ; 100 lbs., $15.00. Postage Extra. 18 Paint Your Lawn Green by Using' Commercial Fertilizer PEAS (Con.) LITTLE MARVEL — The most satisfactory pea in the average home garden. In season it is the same as Nott’s Excelsior and American Wonder. The big point in its favor is that it remains in prime picking condition a week longer athn the older sprts. Very productive, hardy luscious and sugary. Vine 18 inches, pod dark green, well filled. Pkt., 10c ; lb., 30c ; 2 lbs., 55c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 lbs., $1.80; 100 lbs., $16.00. NEW WORLD’S RECORD PEA — This is an improved type of Gradus, being slightly earlier, more dwarf, true to type and more productive. Height 2 feet. Vines moderately stout, medium green : pods medium green, 4 inches long, fairly broad, pointed and well filled with 7 to 9 very large, dark green peas of exceptional quality. Bound to win a place with every Market GardUer who will give it a trial. Not prepaid, lb., 25c ; 10 lbs., $1.80 ; 100 lbs., $16.00. LAXTON PROGRESS PEA — This remarkable new variety is a true wrinkled sort. Trials show last year that green peas were ready for use three to four days earlier than Laxton Superb. Vines grow to an average height of If inches, heavy dark colored foliage. Pods are large, pointed, very dark green color averaging 4% inches in length. Peas remain tender and sweet for a long time after being picked from the vines. It has dwarf habit of growth, extreme earli¬ ness, attractive deep green color combined with the fact that it is a true wrinkled, large podded sort will, without question, make this a leading market-garden type for early use. Not prepaid, lb., 25c ; 10 lbs., $1.90 ; 100 lbs., $17.00. BLUE BANTAM PEAS — Height 15 to 18 inches. The vines are of dwarf growth, and produce an abundance of round, well filled, dark green pods. This type is fas4 becoming very popular with the market gardners as it is fairly early, and is such a heavy yielder. The Peas are green, wrinkled, of sweet delicious flavor, and excellent quality. One of the best for family use. 1 lb., 25c ; 10 lbs., $1.80; 100 lbs., $16.00. POTATOES EARLY OHIO the most famous early potato in the East. In the potato sec¬ tions of Maine it has been more largely grown than all other earlies and has been shipped from there in large quantities to supply truckers of New Jersey and Virginia and other Atlantic coast states. From these its popularity has extended through¬ out the whole of the United States. IMPROVED EARLY OHIO — EaTly Ohio is without doub4 the most popular early potato in the country. We have more calls for it always than for any other early. Everyone knows what it is, and knows that it can be relied on for an early market variety in almost every locality. A large percentage of the so-called Ohios throughout the country, however, are badly mixed and are run out. The worst of it is many farmers do not seem to know that their seed is mixed. It is even very common to find potatoes entered for exhibition at the fairs in the fall as Early Ohios that are all mixed up with Early Rose or some other variety with smooth skin and pointed ends. A typical Early Ohio should have blunt rouned ends, with the cluster of eyes at the seed end right out flush with the surface. IRISH COBBLER — Irish Cobbler has been for some years Write for Prices. Essential Factors in Successful Potato Growing Treat seed stock before cutting. The very best 6eed may have traces of one or more of the many diseases to whicn potatoes are subject. It is, therefore, advisable to soak seed potatoes in a solution which will kill whatever disease may be lurking on the outside of the tubers. Make this solution by dissolving four ounces of corrosive sublimate in about two quarts of hot water (be sure it is thoroughly dissolved) in a glass jar and then add to thirty gallons of cold water in wood¬ en vessels. A barrel or wooden tank makes a good receptacle for this purpose. Place the sacks of potatoes in this solution and leave one and one-half hours, then drain, and if the potatoes are not to be cut immediately spread out to dry. Use the same solution for only four or five lots, as the strength be¬ comes weaker the more it is used. This solution is poisonous and should be handled wiith care and kept where animals may not drink it. Treated potatoes should also be kept away from stock. Plant fou rto five inches deep, 14 inches apart, in rows 30 inches apart. If potatoes follow alfalfa or Melilotus, good yields can us¬ ually be obtained without the use of commercial fertilizer ; but commercial fertilizer will be found profitable. 50 lbs. of nitrate of soda per acre is about right. Keep soil moist at all times. Do not judge moisture by appearance of the potato plants as when the plants become a very dark green or begin to turn yellow it is then too late to apply water for best results ; and potatoes are likely to become rough and knobby. Write for Prices. PUMPKIN KING OF MAMMOTH — The flesh and skin of a bright golden yellow color. Flesh fine grained, and of excellent quality. Notwith¬ standing its enormous size, it is one of the very best pie pumpkins ever grown and a splendid keeper. This enormous variety has been known to weigh over 209 pounds. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; ^ lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 90c. 85 days. Postpaid. The value and utility of this crop is not as generally appreciated as it should be. There is no crop that responds as well to poor sod or to new ground. Plant in hdls 6 feet apart. One oz. to 30 hills, 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. CULTURE — Fumpkins will grow on any good farm land, but their size and quality will depend on the culture and fertility of the soil. Plant early in May. Care should be taken to keep the different varie¬ ties well apart, also away from other vining plants as they mix and deteriorate very rapidly. Large Connecticut Yellow Field LARGE CONNECTICUT YELLOW FIELD— (Yankee Cow Pump¬ kin) — The standard field pumpkin. No farmer should fail to plant some every year with corn ; a sure cropper, a good keeper, and very prolific — the best for stock, also good for pies. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 10c : (4 lb., 20c ; 1 lb.. 60c. 70 days. CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 19 RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT Postpaid. CULTDRE — Sow the seed in cold frame in the spring and as soon as the plants are large enough to transplant in rows 1 foot apart each way and culti¬ vate. The following spring, plant out in rows 5 feet apart each way and each spring work into the soil a liberal supply of decomposed stable manure. Rhubarb roots are set out and cultivated as the above and this method gives edible rhubarb in a very short time. Rhubarb or Pie Plant LINAEUS — Early, large and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 45c; 1 lb., $1.50. VICTORIA — Very large. Later than Linaeus. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c ; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. White Icicle CARPENTER’S RADISHES For the best results the soil should be light, well pulverized, rich and mellow to insure quick growing, supplying plenty of water. Radishes per¬ mitted to grow slowly become tough and pithy, light frosts will not kill young plants, but will check the growth and they do best when kept growing right along. For a succession sow in every ten days. During the hot months of summer, winter radishes will do better than the early sorts. Winter radishes can be stored, same as potatoes, furnishing an acceptable relish through the winter months. Crimson Giant. (32 days.) Double the size of any other early variety Not only quick growing for such a large variety but remains firm and crisp for a long season. Crimson Giant is similar to Scarlet Globe but larger and remains in edible condition for a much longer season. An excellent outdoor garden sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V* lb., 30c; lb., 75c. Postpaid. There is no crop that will bring quicker returns for the market gardner. The leading variety is “Sparkler,” or if you wish an all scarlet, use “EJarliest.” Our recommendations are Sparkler for early or succession; Icicle for second early; and Celestial or Chinese for winter use. CULTURE — Do best in sandy loam of good fertility. The seed should be sown just as early in the spring as possible in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Rad¬ ishes must be given sufficient room to enable them to develop to full size with¬ out any check. It is, therefore, of great importance that they be thinned as often as necessary. The small round varieties should be from 1 to 1 % inches apart and the long ones 2 to 3 inches apart. EARLY LONG SCARLET — Grows six to seven inches long, half out of the ground ; is very brittle and crisp, and of quick growth ; color, bright scarlet ; small top ? tapers regularly to the root and is uniformly straight and smooth. WHITE STRASBURG — The most valuable summer radish in cul¬ tivation ; flesh pure snow-white, tender and of a pleasant, pungent taste, without being strong. WHITE-TIPPED SCARLET — A handsome very bright scarlet on top and shading to white on bottom ; crisp and fine and very popular with Denver market gardeners ; used more generally than any other kind. EARLY SCARLET TURNIP — A small, round, turnip-shaped, with small top, and of very quick growth. FRENCH BREAKFAST — A medijum-sized radish, olive-shaped, small top, of quick growth, very chisp and tender, of a beautiful scar¬ let color. All of the above varieties, pkt., 6c ; oz., 10c ; *4 lb., 26c ; 1 lb., 76c ; postpaid. Early Scarlet Turnip 20 Grow Vegetables and Flowers Instead of Weeds Radishes (Continued) Radish Early White Tip NEW “ICICLE” — Entirely distinct, long, slender, pure white; very early ; much the earliest and finest long white. It is ready for use earlier than the Long Scarlet. Short Top, with less foliage, render¬ ing it most desirable for forcing. Roots pure snowy white, four inches in length and half an inch in diameter ; they retain their crispness and fresh, mild flavor until fully six inches long and an inch in di¬ ameter. WINTER CHINA ROSE — Roots cylindrical, or largest at the bot¬ tom, tapering abruptly to a small top ; skin very smooth, and of a bright rose color ; flesh as solid as an apple ; very good keeper. WINTER BLACK ROUND SPANISH— One of the latest, as well as the hardiest of radishes, and is considered an excellent sort for win¬ ter use ; roots turnip-shaped ; very large size and firm texture. SPARKLER RADISH — A favorite for the Market Gardner. Color Scarlet and White. Extremely quick to mature, being ready for the table in twenty days from planting. Skin very smooth. Attains a good size without getting pithy. MIXED RADISHES — All kinds mixed together. Very desirable for planting, being early, medium and late varieties gives you fresh radishes continuously during the entire season. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; Yi lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 75c ; postpaid. SQUASH Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; u lb., 30c; lb., 90c. Postpaid. Culture — Plant when danger of frost is past and the ground has become warm. For bush varie¬ ties the hills may be five feet apart but allow six to eight feet for trailing varieties. Plant six or eight seeds to the hill and thin to three plants when they begin to vine. EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP — Earlier than any other summer variety. The skin is white and tender when ready for use, dwarf in habit and very productive. 50 days. YELLOW SUMMER STRAIGHT NECK — Same as the Crookneck, excepting the neck which is straight. 50 days. : BARLY WHITE- BUSH SCALLOP SQUASH MAMMOTH SUMMER CROOKNECK MAMMOTH SUMMER CROOKNECK — It is the best summer squash, and for these reasons : It is twice as large as the ordinary Summer Crookneck, far more warty and several days earlier. The com¬ bination of earliness, large size and wart¬ iness, which adds so much to its attractive¬ ness, makes it altogether the most desirable squash for the market or private garden. 60 days. SMALL EARLY SUGAR OR PIE— 65 DAYS. This is a fine, small, sweet, fine grained productive sort, of good keeping qualities. Fruit oval, or globular, flat¬ tened at both poles, 8 to 10 inches in diameter, slightly ribbed. Flesh a deep rich yellow or orange. CHICAGO WARTED HUBBARD— Im¬ proved and selected strain of the Hubbard Squash. Very popular in the vicinity of Chicago. The flesh is light orange ; outer skin very dark green in color ; very fine grained, solid and very sweet. For table use it is considered the best of all. 95 days. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; Yi lb., 30c ; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 21 SQUASH (Continued) SIBLEY’S — One of the best shippers, owing to the hardi¬ ness of the shell. Flesh is solid and thick, a bright orange color and of choice quality. Flavor rich and sweet, and it ripens very early. 85 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c. DELICIOUS — All agree that Delicious is the finest flavor¬ ed of all Squashes. Grows to weigh 6 to 10 pounds, and is in its prime from early fall to mid-winter. Color a green shade with some blue specimens. 85 days. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c. MAMMOTH CHILI — Although not new, we desire to call the especial attention of all who want “mammoth squashes,” to this variety. Size enormous, often weighing 300 pounds ; very profitable for stock feeding, especially when root crops are not grown extensively ; remarkably productive. 80 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 80c. BANANA SQUASH — This is not a new variety, but is considered one of the best winter varieties for home use, also excellent for feeding stock. Color and shape similar to banana from whence it derives its name. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 10c ; % lb., 30c ; lb., 90c. Postpaid. GOLDEN HUBBARD — This is a very destinct sort of the shape and general character of the Hubbard, but a little small¬ er earlier to mature and of rich orange red color, instead of the dark olive green of the old Hubbard, while the flesh is a little deeper colored and fully as good quality. 90 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. UTAH MAMMOTH FIELD— One of the largest Squashes grown. Single specimens weighing 176 pounds. An immense yielder and very profitable for feed. Matures early and should be extensively planted. Pkt., 5c ; lb., 20c ; 1 lb., 70c. Postpaid. Banana Squash SPINACH One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Ten to twelve pounds for one acre. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; *4 lb., 20c ; 1 lb., 60c. Postpaid. CULTURE — For early spring use, sow seed in August, in very fertile soil rich in humus. Upon approach of cold weather, cover the plants with three inches of straw. In the spring, wh en dry, remove the litter and the plants will be ready for use in a short time. Sow the seed one inch deep in rows a foot apart. For a succession, sow again early in the spring and every two weeks thereafter. Keep the surface soil cultivated lightly. LONG STANDING — An improved strain of excellen merit, having all the good qualities of the ordinary sorts ; what rend¬ ers it especially desirable is the fact that it is much later in going to seed than any other variety. This valuable quality will be appreciated. BLOOMSDALE SAVOY — This variety most generally used in the east and especially throughout the South for shipping. Leaves large, round and thick, very much savoyed and rich deep green. One of the earliest varieties. Seed round. KING OF DENMARK — A new and very popular variety. About as early as any and remaining in good condition from a week to two weeks after other varieties have gone to seed. The leaves are thick, stand well after cutting, and of a good quality. Pkt., 5c f' % lb., 20c ; 1 lb., 60c. TURNIPS CULTURE — Turnips do best in highly enriced light sandy ssoil ; commence sowing the earliest varieties in April in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart, and thin out early to six or nine inches in rows. For a succession sow at interavis of a fortnight until the last week in July, from which time until the end of August sowing may be made for the fall and main crop. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill ; one and one-half pound to the acre. Early White Egg There is usually plenty of room in the garden during the fall months. Utilize this space by sowing Turnips. They are very easily stored and a nice supply of Turnips in the cellar or in the pit will help out mightily on the winter food bill. Turnips also make excellent stock feed for fall and winter use. They are much liked by all stock and the feeding of turnips or rutabagas keeps them in good condition. We earnestly recommend far¬ mers to sow turnips and rutabegas for this purpose. We knqw it is profitable. GOLDEN BALL — Undoubtedly among the most delicate and sweetest yellow-fleshed turnips /et introduced. Not of large size, but firm, hard and one of most excellent flavor. Keeps well, and is superior in its table qualities. Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. Postpaid. PURPLE-TOP YELLOW RUTABAGA — The best variety of Sweedish turnip in cultivation. Hardy and productive ; flesh yellow, of solid texture, sweet and well flavored ; shape slightly oblong ; termi¬ nates abruptly with no side or bottom roots ; color deep green, with little or no neck. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; 1,41b., 25c ; 1 lb., 75c. Postpaid. EARLY SNOWBALL — Is medium sized, pure white and early, of excellent quality. In our mar¬ ket is much admiredfl Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; % lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 80c. Postpaid. EARLY WHITE EGG — A quick-growing egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, pure white variety, grow¬ ing half out of the ground, with small top and rough leaves. Its smooth, white skin and quick growth make it particularly adapted for market purposes. The flesh is very sweet, firm and mild, never hav¬ ing the rank, strong taste of some varieties. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 10c ;, 14 lb., 25c , 1 lb., 75c . EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN — The earliest in cultivation. The bulb is very flat, of medium size, quite smooth, with bright purple top; leaves few, short and light of color, growing very compact, and making an exceedingly small and neat top. The pure white flesh is of the choicest quality, hard, solid and fine-grained. It is an excellent keeper. Oz., 10c ; hi lb., 35c ; 1 lb., $1.00. PURPLE TOP (Strap Leaved)“The standard of this part of the country. Superior for early or late planting. Round, flat, good sized, small top with but few leaves ; flesh very fine grained ; flavor good. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., <5c. PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE — 60. This is a large sized, rapid grower, attractive in appearance end admin ed- y all. As its name indicates, it is globular, roots are large, purple or red crown, white underneath. The flesh is white and of fine texture. The roots when about 2 3-4 to 3 inches in diameter, are the best size for edible condition. This is the most popular and most largely used of all the White Fleshed varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. Postpaid ROOTS — Postpaid. Horse Radish — 30c dozen; $1.00 for 100. Asparagus — Strong plants. 30c for 10 ; $1.00 for 100. 22 Order Your Seeds Early Tomatoes Postpaid. Tomatoes are an ideal home garden crop, thriving in a clay soil none too fertile and yielding heav¬ ily in small space. They should be started indoors and those unable to do this should purchase plants. The plants may be set in the garden when danger of frost is over. It is important to give them a quick start after transplanting by frequent watering and fertilizing. They should be spray¬ ed with bordeaux mixture to prevent disease, and with arsenate of lead to keep off the tomato worm; and Pyrox furnishes a combination spray which will accomplish both purposes. Hot sun is needed to ripen tomatoes and plenty of water to keep them growing. If trained to stakes or trellises they will ripen sooner, though satisfactory crops are produced by allowing the vines to lie on the ground. CULTURE — It is easy to grow tomatoes but as they require a long season it is best to start the) plants in a green-house, hot bed or in the house. A cigar box kept in a sunny kitchen window will do. Sow the seeds one-eight to a quarter of an inch deep and keep the soil moist. As soon as the seedlings make a second pair of leaves transplant to another box or flat, keeping the plants four inches apart. When all danger of frost is over set the plants out in the garden. NEW STONE — We call this king of the Livingstone kinds, which are the best types of large, smooth, solid “beefy” tomatoes ; ripening evenly to the stem without a crack ; exceedingly solid and firm-flesh¬ ed (as its name indicates); is an excellent shipper; quality the very best. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c ; % lb., 75c ; 1 lb., $2.75. BONNY BEST — An early scarlet-fruited tomato which has proven a success all over the country. It is smooth, very even in size, very solid and also very prolific. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c : % lb., 76c ; 1 lb., $2.75. “JOHN BAER” TOMATO — An early variety very much resembling Chalk Jewel but said to be two weeks earlier. Yields wonderful crops. Free from blight and rot. Bright red and good flavor. Give them a trial. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.75. GREATER BALTIMORE — This great tomato is well named. The color is a rich, cardinal red. The skin is so tough that it is a splendid shipper and keeper and is less liable to crack in wet weather than any other large tomato. Unsurpassed for market or for table use. The plant is a strong grower, and is very productive, bearing with un¬ diminished vigor until frost. The fruit is free from core and the 6eed spaces are comparatively small. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c ; % lb., 75c ; lb., $2.75. EARLIANA TOMATO — Produces fruit earlier than any othei variety. The quality is good, of large, uniform size, red color. Is very solid. Every gardner will make good profit on early tomatoes raising Earliana. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c ; % lb., 75c ; 1 lb., $2.50. JUNE PINK TOMATO — This new tomato resembles Spark’; Earliana except in color, which is a fine pink color. It is the earliest pink tomato grown, and is from iy2 to 3 inches in diameter. The vines are very robust, almost blight-proof, and very heavy bearers, being the first on the market and last till frost. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c ; V4 lb., 75c. EARLIANA HUSK TOMATO, or GROUND CHERRY This is much liked by many for preserves and for eating from the hand ; it makes also, good pies, and is very fine dried in sugar. Pkt., 6c; y2 oz., 15c; oz., 25c; y4 b.,, 75c. ABOVE PRICES POSTPAID YELLOW PEAR — Color, bright yellow ; excellent for pre¬ serving. Per pkt., 5c ; % oz., 15c ; oz., 25c ; % lb., 75c. GROW A GARDEN INSTEAD OF WEEDS CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 23 WATERMELON CULTURE— The soil for Watermelons must be light, rich and sandy, for if grown on a heavy soil the quality will be poor and they will not be so early. When there is no more danger of frost, drop 8 to 10 seeds in a hill 8 to 10 feet apart each way cover three-fourths inches deep. As soon as plants commence to run, thin out to 3 best plants in a hill and cultivate until the vines cover the whole ground. If slow to fruit pinch off the ends of the growing shoots. It takes 4 to 5 pounds to one acre. Ready for use in 60 to 90 days. STONE MOUNTAIN (New)— This is the outstanding introduction in the melon family for the last few years. It does not carry more than half the seed of other varieties and rind is tough so it can be shipped to distant markets successfully It is one of the largest of melons in cultivation and is earier than many of the older established varieties Under favor¬ able conditions fruits weigh from 60 to 80 pounds and will ripen in 90 to 95 days from date of planting The fruits are almost round, being a little longer than wide, and are slightly flattened on the ends with shallow creases which give a slightly ribbed appearance. The exterior is green, faintly marked with irregular, darker veining. The flesh is brightly colored, exceptionally solid, sweet, tender and juicy. As a home garden and market variety this will prove very satisfactory; where an extra large, round melon of fine quality is desired. Seed, oz„ 15c- % lb 35c- 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid. ’ ' '* K RECEDE YS SWEET PHINNEY’S EARLY— Flesh deep red of very superior quality : early and productive ; a very valuable market variety. COLE’S EARLY — Is very early and will mature in every state. Melons are of medium size, nearly round in shape ; rind green striped with light. MOUNTAIN SWEET — Fruit of large size and oval shape ; flesh, scarlet and quite solid ; very sweet and delicious ; best for general use. ROCKY FORD — This melon, as indicated by its name, was originated at Rocky Ford, Colorado. It is well known to be the best shipping melon grown, while its flavor is far superior to any other melon. SWEET HEART — This new melon is early ; large, hand¬ some, heavy and productive. The shape is oval and color mottled light to very light green. Fleshi bright red ; solid' but tender and very sweet. THE KLONDIKE — A very popular new melon from the southwest. The seeds are quite small, color brown mottled black, while the flesh is a distinctive shade of deep red. The rind is dark green ; the shape is long with an average weight of 25 pounds. While more a bpme garden than a market variety, it is adapted for shipping moderate distances. Though cylindrical in shape, the Klondike tapers slightly toward the blossom end. Edible in 82 days. Size averages 16x10 inches. KLECKLEY’S SWEET— This melon is of a splendid sort for home use or near markets ; vine vigorous and productive ; fruit medium size ; oval ; color, dark mottled green in two shades forming indistinct stripes ; flesh very bright, rich red and exceedingly sweet. This variety is so crisp and tender that it will not stand shipping, the fruit bursting open if subjected to even a slight jar or when the rind is penetrated with a knife. EXCEL — The largest of the shipping varieties, rather late in maturity. It has a very tough elastic rind. Dark green in color with mottled stripes of a darker green. The shape is long, being much thicker than the Tom Watson. The seed is black with a sprinkle of white ones. ANGELINO — It is a very attractive melon, black seeded, nearly round, of medium size with dark green skin, irregularly striped a deeper shade. The flesh is a sparkling scarlet, and its edible qualities are unexcelled. CHILIAN — This is one of the round, black seeded type, with a green rind, striped with darker green. Its earliness and delicious eating qualities make it very desirabble. The melons weigh 18 pounds and are indeed popular. Edible in 85 days. Average size 10x9 inches. GYPSY, or RATTLESNAKE — The largest of all the var¬ ieties of watermelons ; long, smooth, distinctly striped with light mottled and wavy, dark green, regular stripes ; flesh bright scarlet and very sugary, thin skinned, but bears car¬ riage well, which together with its large size, will make it an exceedingly popular late market variety. TOM WATSON — This is undoubtedly the* largest and best watermelon grown, being a long striped variety of splendid flavor and texture. Specimens of this watermelon were ex¬ hibited at the Utah State Fair last fall, weighing 80 lbs. GIVE IT A TRIAL. FLORIDA FAVORITE — A very large, long melon, mottled, dark green with stripes of lighter shade ; rind thin but firm ; flesh very bright, deep red ; very sweet, tender and excellent. A very popular variety in the south. CITRON — Grows uniformly round and smooth, striped and marbled with light green ; flesh white and solid ; seeds red. This variety is not used for eating in the raw state, but for preserves, pickles, etc. KING AND QUEEN WINTER WATERMELON— Average weight 20 lbs. ; the most handsome and valuable melons in the world. It is very hardy, does well in any soil which grows melons. Never seta an imperfect specimen on its vine, ripensi every melon in less than 120 days ; has not yet crossed with any other melon ; has all within itself to produce ; its good qualities reflect its intelligence ; it knows no higher source, and refuses to associate with anything below it. It is mother and father of all melons. This is why a lady at the Salt Lake fair gave it the name of King and Queen. It is a prize taker any¬ where. These melons have been shipped into this market as late as December, and have sold at 5 cents a pound to the din¬ ing car service of the Rio Grande Western. Ripens on the vine third week in August and does not change its conditions for ninety days if not bruised. Shell is as hard as an egg and the melon ripens to within one-eighth of an inch of the shell.. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c ; % lb., 35c ; 1 lb., 90c. Postpaid . All watermelons except King and Queen, and Stone Mount¬ ain. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; % lb., 25c ; 1 lb., 80c. Postpaid . 24 We Carry a Complete Line of Pasture Grasses VINE PEACH The vine on which they are borne is somewhat similar to the muskmelon vine, and requires the same cultivation. The fruit is about the sizd of a large peach, oval-shaped, and of bright orange color, somewhat russeted. For sweet pickles, pies or preserving they are superb. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c ; % lb., 60c ; postpaid. SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT Postpaid. CULTURE — Sow ther seed in the spring in drills one foot apart and one inch deep, thinning out plants to four inches. It succeeds best in light, well-enriched soil. One ounce of 6eed for 50 . feet of drill. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND— This new salsify re¬ cently introduced from the Sandwich Islands, grows fully \>uble the size of the common variety, and is superior in quality. It is pure white color, and is invaluable to market gardners. Per pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c ; % lb., 45c ; lb., $1.00. TOBACCO HAVANA — Pure Cuban grown seed. When grown in this country commands a high price as cigar stock. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c; % lb., 75c. MISSOURI BROAD LEAF — A well Known standard sort, valuable for cigar wrappers. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 25c ; % lb., 75c. CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF — Best adapted to the climate of the middle and northern states, as it is more hardy, and endures the cold better thanj the tender varieties grown south. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 25c ; ^4 lb., 75c. OKRA One ounce will plant 100 hills. CULTURE — Sow late in the spring, after the ground has become warm, in drills 3 feet apart, and, when plants are 3 inches high, thin out from 10 to 12 inches. They should be well manured. The young green seed pods of this plant are used in soups or stewed and served like asparagus. The young pods can also be dried for winter use. DWARF — Prolific, early, long podded and productive. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 10c ; ^4 lb., 20c ; lb., 76c. TALL — Height, 6 feet. Plant in rows of 3 feet, and let two plants stand to the foot. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 10c ; ^4 lb-. 20c ; 1 lb., 76c. VEGETABLE PLANTS We make a specialty of them. Packed ready for shipment by express or mail. Weight, 1 doz., 1 lb. ; 100, 3 lbs. EARLY CABBAGE — Wakefield and Winningstadt, (ready April 15th.) 75c per 100; $5.00 for 1,000. LATE CABBAGE — Leading varieties (ready June 1st) 75c for 100; $5.00 for 1,000. CAULIFLOWER — Danish Snowball (ready April 15.) $1.50 for 100; $10.00 for 1,000. TOMATOES — From seed bed ; leading varieties (ready May 1.) 60c for 100; $4.00 for 1,000. PEPPERS — Leading varieties (ready May 16.) $1.00 for 100. EGG PLANT — Transplanted (ready May 16). $1.60 for 100. CELERY — Leading varieties (ready June 15). 75c for 100; $5.00 for 1,000. SWEET HERBS Postpaid. CARAWAY (Carum — Carvi) — Chiefly cultivated for the seed, which is used in confectionery and medicine. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 10c ; 14 lb., 35c. CATNIP, or CATMINT (Nepeta Cataria) — Used as a medicinal herb, and also in beef ^feeding. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 30c. CORIANDER (Corlandrum Sativum) — Cultivated for gar¬ nishing but more frequently for its seeds which are used by confectioners. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c ; *4 lb., 40c. DILL (Anethum Gravelons) — The seeds have an aromatic odor and warm, pungent taste ; they are used as a condiment, and also for pickling with cucumbers. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; 14 lb., 30c. FENNEL SWEET (Anethum Foeniculum) — The leaves boiled enter into many fish sauces, and green, form a beauti¬ ful orament. Pkt., 6c ; oz., 15c ; *4 lb., 40c. HOARHOUND (Marrubium Vulgare) — The leaves are used for seasoning and also in the manufacture of the popular cough remedy. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c. LAVENDER (Lavendula Spica) — It is cultivated for 11s fragrant flowers, which are used for distilling lavender water. Leaves and flowers are aromatic. Gather the flowers before they begin to fade. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 25c ; % lb., 75c. MAJORAM, SWEET (Origanum Majorana) — Used for seasoning. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 40c. Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis) — A native of the south of Europe. It is used in many diseases quite success¬ fully, among which are chlorosis and nervous headache. The tops only are used as medidcine. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 40c ; ^4 lb., $1. SAFFRON — Pick the flowers, and dry, for their medicinal qualities. An annual. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c. SAGE (Salvia Offinalis) — The most extensively used of all herbs for seasoning and dressing. Tea made from the leaves! is an excellent sudorific. Perennial. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 30c. SUMMER SAVORY (Satureia Hortensis) — The leaves and flowers are used extensively for flavoring, particularly in soups and dressing. Pkt., 5c ; oz., lOe ; *4 b., 25c. THYME, . FRENCH (Thymus Vulgaris) — The leaves and young shoots are used for seasoning ; a tea is also made for nervous headache. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 40c. WORMWOOD (Artmisa Absiathium) — Used medicinally and is beneficial for poultry ; should be planted in poultry yards. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c. Ammonium Sulphate — Steel Plant fertiizer is good for lawns, strawberries and other plants. COPPER CARBONATE For treating seed grains to prevent smut is more effective and easier to use than formaldehyde, vitrol or any other treatments. Use two ounces for each bushel. Price, 1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25. CARPENTER SEED COMPAN Y 25 Classification of Flower Seeds for Special Purposes This page is intended to aid you in the selection of your seeds that you may have flowers all the year round, and for every purpose. FLOWERING ANNUALS, ALSO SOME PERENNIALS WHICH FLOWER FIRST SEASON FROM SEED Acroclinium (Annual) Larkspur Poppy Ageratum Cineraria Linum Portulaca Alyssum Clarkia Lobelia Salpiglossis Antirrhinum Cosmos Lupinus Salvia Asters Dahlia Marigold Scabiosa Balsam Dianthus Marvel of Stocks Brachycome Eschscholtzia Peru Sunflower Calendula Gaillardia Mignonette Sweet Peas Calliopsis Gypsophila Nasturtium Verbena Candytuft Hollyhock Nicotiana Viola Cornuta Carnation (Annual) Pansy Wallflower Centaurea Ice Plant Petunia (Annual) Chrysanthemum Kochio Phlox Zinnia FLOWERING PERENNIALS For Permanent Beds and Borders, Many Flowering the First Season Aquilegia Dahlia Heliotrope Salvia Canterbury Delphinium Hollyhock Scabiosa Bells Dianthus Lantana Shasta Daisy Campanula Digitalis Pansy Stocks Canna (Foxglove) Petunia Snapdragon Carnation For-Get-Me-Not Phlox Sweet William Contaurea Gaillardia Poppy Verbena Coreopsis Geranium Pyrethrum Viola Daisy Gypsophila Ricinus Wallflower FOR SHADY PLACES Antirrhinum Clarkia Scarlet Flax Pansy Aquilegia Delphinium Foxglove Violets Daisy FOR CUT FLOWERS Acroclinium Calliopysis Delphinium Pyrethrum Antirrhinum Centaurea Dianthus Salpiglossis Aquilegia Chrysanthe¬ Gaillardia Salvia Asters mum Gypsophila Scabiosa Candytuft Coreopsis Larkspur Stocks Carnation Cosmos Marigold Sunflower Brachycome Dahlia Mignonette Sweet Peas Calendula Daisies Poppies Zinnias ORNAMENTAL AND FOLIAGE PLANTS Amaranthus Centaurea Kochia Ricinus Canna Coleus Pyrethrum FRAGRANT FLOWERS Alyssum Centaurea Carnation Dianthus Heliotrope Mignonette Scabiosa Stocks Sweet Peas Sweet William Violet Wallflower EVERLASTING FLOWERS Acroclinium Gypsophila Globe Amaranth FOR HANGING BASKETS, WINDOW Drooping Alyssum Lobelia Nasturtium Petunia Smilax BOXES, etc. Upright Geranium Pansy Viola Ageratum Candytuft FOR EDGING AND BORDERS Ageratum Alyssum Asters (Dwarf) Candytuft Centaurea Dianthus Kochia Lobelia Marigold (Dwarf) Nasturtium Pansy Phlox Drum¬ mond! Pyrethrum Shasta Daisy Sweet Peas Cupid Viola Zinnia (Dwarf) CLIMBING VINES Canary Bird Vine ing Glory Cypress Vine Nasturtium Hyacinth Bean Scarlet Runner Ipomoea Sweet Peas Japanese Morn- Wild Cucumber VIGORO CLEAN, ODORLESS, EASY TO APPLY Enjoy Better Lawns, Flowers and Gardens by Using Vigoro There is no secret in having a velvety lawn, colorful flowers, crisp, succulent vegetables, luxuriant shrubbery, and stately trees. You can enjoy these beauties of nature if you use good seed, plants, bulbs, and the right plantfood. The right plantfood is important because plants must be fed the same as human beings. VIGORO provides an economical, practical, and effective way to secure finest results. Economical because the cost is only 10c to 20c for every 100 square feet. Practical because it is clean, odorless, easy to apply — can be sown by hand like grass seed or applied with an ordinary kitchen colander. Effective because it contains all of the elements of plantfood required to produce early, vigorous growth, and bring fruit, flowers, and foliage to full development. Complete directions for applying VIGORO for all plants are contained in every bag. VIGORO should be used at the rate of four pounds per 100 square feet (10 ft. x 10 ft.) in the spring and fall. Use one-half this amount for summer feeding. Using this as a basis, the amount of VIGORO needed for large areas such as parks, large estates and cemeteries can be easily calculated. Many years of extensive research work and actual growing tests have been devoted by Swift & Company’s horticultural experts to the development of a product containing the right kind and amount of plant food necessary to produce the best flowers. As a result of that work, VIGORO, the scientifically prepared plant food has been developed. Prices 5 lbs. 60c; 25 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $6.00. 26 Birds, Gold Fish and Baby Turtles CARPENTER’S FLOWER SEEDS To have a beautiful flower garden, one must take pleasure in working and caring for* the plants when young. It has ceased to be a necessity to keep such large stocks of bedding and other tender plants under glass through the winter, there¬ by saving the expense of glass, fuel, labor, etc. The general rules for sowing Flower Seedls, as well as any other seeds, is to sow them at the proper depth ; and the depth at which, they are sown in every instance be governed by the size of the seed itself. As the sprouts of small seeds are natural¬ ly small, if sown as deep as large seeds, they will be either un- usually long in starting or more likely to perish in the ground. Another object to* be consiered is the soil into which the flower seeds are to be sown. The soil best adapted for flowering plants generally is a light, friable loam, containing a sufficient amount of sand to render it porous. A great many verities will live ini almost any kind of soil, except it be extremely dry, calcareous, or of a stiff heavy character; still to give them a fair chance for development, some little pains should be taken in adding to the soil as much as possible, wihat may be wanting in it. Deep digging and enriching with thorouughly decayed manure is the least that Bhould be done. If the weather, after sowing, should be dry, it wil be necessary to water the places where the seeds are sown with a fine rose watering pot, regularly, but slightly, every evening, as it is essential that the seeds during their process of germination should be kept constantly moist. From a neglect or oversight of this arise most of the failures. As the process of germination is often slow, the patience is sore¬ ly tried. We can assure our customers that there is no better flower seeds and bulbs offered by any seed house in America. Sweet ALYSSUM, SWEET — A favorite flower for bouquets ; white, very fragrant, and producing a succession of bloom through the summer and until after severe frosts ; always wanted when a bouquet is to be made ; one foot ; hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. Alyssum ADONIS — Plants with fine and graceful floiage, and bril¬ liant scarlet flowers, remaining a long time in bloom ; grows well in the shade, or under trees ; height, one foot ; hardy an¬ nual. Adonis aestivalis. Pkt., 5c. Alyssum, Martimum — Pkt., 5c ; oz., 35c. Alyssum, Dwarf or Little Gem — Pkt., 5c ; oz., 35c. ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting) — The Acroclinium is one of the most beautiful of everlasting flowers ; it is of strong growth, and bears a great number of pink and white Daisy-like flowers, with yellow center ; should be gathered the first day they open, before fully open to secure a beautiful center when dried ; height, eighteen inches ; half hard annual. Per packet. Sc. Asters ASTERS — No family of plants bear such distinct marks