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As shown in the photograph, speaks for itself. It is an all- around stylish and attractive Melon and is decidedly the best early market Melon in cultiva- tion. It isa market gardener’s Melon and a money maker.
Flesh is pure yellow color to the rind, skin finely netted, is of vigorous growth, and crop ripens very uniform.
The Grand Rapids Early Market is of good flavor; but the main points in its favor are, its extreme earliness, large size, and attractive appearance. There is nothing we can so highly recommend for fancy grocer and hotel trade. Unlike many Melons of this type, the Grand Rapids Early Market will stand shipping long dis- tances with splendid results. It is an all-around money-=- maker, and no gardener that is ‘‘up-to-date’’ should be
without it. GRAND RAPIDS EARLY MARKET MELON.
Seven Melons photographed in a bushel basket. Pkt., 5c; 14 |b., 65c; Ib., $2 00.
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ANNUAL CATALOGUE
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your attention to the following points as-being worthy of your
most serious consideration in connection with placing your order for Seeds. In deciding where to purchase the yearly supply of Seeds, one should be influenced by the reliability and integrity of the Seedsman for supplying Seeds that will grow, and grow what is worth growing and true to name. Dickmann’s Seeds has stood this test for seventeen years, and no matter what the price is, compared with those offered by my competitors, will be the cheapest in the end, if you wish to harvest successful crops next season. My old friends who stick by me year after year (and there are thousands of them) know full well they cannot afford to change, and such will be the verdict of all new customers. after they have had one year’s experience with Dickmann’s Seeds.
Thanking all my old friends for their generous treatment the past seasons, and trusting that the financial and agricultural depres- sion that has been clouding the country’s prosperity for the last’ few years may soon disappear, and once again we shall all realize good prices for what we have to sell.
Awaiting your kind orders, I remain,
Yours truly,
Jos. F. DICKMANN.
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- JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
Quantity of Seed Requisite to Produce a Given Number of Plants and Sow an Acre of Ground.
oo, Artichoke, lounce to 500 plants... 0f20 5a oi. ete a ee oe ee ee 52 pound. Asparagus, 1 ounce to 200 plants;.. . ...).. 00525 SOE nee oe ow oe ee Batley Fe os ae cn ae ee ot ees oe Wee be vie oes REE EE oP Slee ce see ae ee Oy, bushels. Beans, dwarf, 1 quart to 150 feet of drill... 22.7 so <2). eer cee ce ee 14%
‘Pole, 1quart.to 200 wBuls. 2. os eee fini ew oR aide Sie ye dee Wee etek eae mea Beet, garden, 1 ounce to.400 feet of drill... oe Sok pee ore eek os eee eee 10 pounds.
"> Mangel, 1 ounce 'to"150 feet’of drill. Pe EUR. ae 6 : Broccali, | ounce. to 3,000 plants: ... ... succes ae owe Ao es 5. oe ee ee 5 ounces. Broom Gorn. .cis. isis. fees le te. Aba sao I, i eee At ee 10 pounds. Brusselis Sprouts, 1 ounce to'3,000 plants.:.... 2. 2. 9.42. . wtl oe tea ae 2 5 ounces. Beek wheat: pi u.5.. ps eth See! deg ee PD ire baie PRA Vea SO ae 9 2 eg ee 44 bushel. Cabbage, ‘i ounce to 3}000 plants. 20... 2. 22 Ghee ees De eee oe 5 ounces. Carrot, 1 ounce to,150 feet of drill. 12.4... die be Ree bee ee eee 2% pounds. Canlitlower, diouncesto.3,000 plants: 22>. 2. 62 6. ee a okies ere ee 5 ounces. Celery, 4,ounce to 10,000 plants, 2 oa... . ees op a Ey pee Be ee os ee 2 4 43 Clover, Alsike, and white Dutch...... Af Ee ELL Gate oaths ae eee ee eee eee Vt ees 6 pounds.
“ Lucerne, Large.Réed and Crimson Trefoil. .2.. 22.2422) ee ee 8 3
ce Scarlet esiys ) RY ee eee, ch Eee, Pale eee ees PLS heel ee 10 és Collards, 1 ounce to 2,500 plants. 5 a. ce ain teach 5 eee eee eee 6 ounces. Corn, sweet, i quart to S00 hillsegin tr 2i8h . aa). Gee AE. ee ee eee eee - 8 quarts. Cress, 1 ounce to 100 feet of drills... eco te ess te oe See en ee 8 pounds. Cucumber, 1. ounce: toSO/hills, 20005524 aetnt t tothe: od bee de ae ee ee Lea Bos plant, 1 ounce to 20 plants... witat. cc eee s sites Geo wae 28 ee Ste Woe Se 8 ounces. Endive, l-ounce to 300/feet of idrill.. .o.0 2. coo as ain e's oy + oh oe es Ee 3 pounds. Plax ‘Broadcast 450 6 3." ete se he thw Vote BO Pe OEE Poe EE Eee Line ot ee he a ane ¥4 bushel. Garlic, bulbs, 1 pound:to 10 feet of drill... 2 con. (fe a en. ete oe eae ee ee Geurd,)A ouneejto Qo hills, 322... Eg fess Shi hat is ee OEE SO. Sa Bee 2% pounds. Grass, "Blue Kentucky’... .\. 0% sis s.3% sine is bos a ee ce ee De Oe ne aetie enee 2 bushels.
Blue Bnelish. 26 «..' gree sielS ca soe. ote pe Pea else SLUR ide eee tis (PE Eee eee eee 1 eS it Hungarian and. Millet... 052 0y02 J... ee Bee tees os re Ree ee eee ao oer cs Mixed Fray.) 2% xine bts ies bebe aie si ceute BOE OEE dee ee eee emt ee oe eee 3 to 5 a ‘¢ Orchard, Perennial Rye, Red Top, Fowl, Meadow and Wood Meadow........... 2 FS ee Timothy p viele vole nls 5 bsp yuie soles. » Slee bes Kamreeaee els wie) a aisla vie alaks the kee os HGMap) 2 riikiede S siats aes Le ee Leaks ShS A Sale ob CLO On ont AMEE ee Uy eeetacnns Char cienn ee ee pn de Kale” l ounce to 3,000 plants... iki ek oink eee ee ee cee diet 4 ounces. Kohl-Rabi, lounce to 200 Teet iof drill. : 00.02) YR Ae. oo eee ee eee ee 14g pounds, Leek, 1 ounce to'200 feettotdrill. os. boc. 2. Saleh ee Lee eee edt ea oe 4 Eettuce, L ounce to Qo0:feet of drilke); ys. «sic. hauls ee eae ee 3 . Martynia, 1 ounce to’b0 feetor.drilh. 2.0. wo. ce eens ae oe hoe nh 10 + Melon, muck, 1. ouhce,to/100 hills: .:. sc oo oe cn nN ete ae . os ae ee oe, Se 1340)
“". water, 1 ounce to 25 hills. ij0062 wj02 Sag. cs p's se tee ie a Oe 2 ee Se Nasturtium; 1.ounce to 50 feet of drill. co sos. fit. occ 2 ee 10 - Oates, vlimders Ss ectwis elie es 1 Rs SD tes ER is Bo Os 2146 bushels. Okra, 1 ounce to:b0:feet of drills 22% 5 cack eos he Swe os np ne et oe ee ee 10 pounds. Union Seed, 1 ounce-to 200 feet of drill. in. 0 ogee. Phebe Bek ie is ee eee eee 4to 6
Je OB EOL CEB a oun ose nin ne Bait oye moh nlptas avontieeniar ode < ud aha s dn epee eee 30 to 50 A Qnion: Setey:1 quart to-10 feet of drillyy +i... 262 ).3 3.0 1. be byt eee ee 8 bushels. Parenip, | ounce to 250 feet or dr. ts ie ci rcace on ene piss © ei ele © hp sien ee 5 pounds. Parsley, diounce £0;250 feetiol Grill. iso fied tas eer ecia skys ons Sg «ee cae 8 ey Peas, garden, 1 quart'to 150 feet’ of drills). 7.22 2208. 02) Cade tues * ORs ae te 14 bushel.
PE SION oo ais o 5 sane biota aah mp ere tee wn eee BOC ont Wins “olcin ie blouse ee atx ate Sa a ee eee 2g Pepper, 1 punce to 1,600 plants. 32.028 25 ce ow sb vy wie pe me . 4 ounces. BOURGES 6 oii! F id 0c we sto baie oon 2 Sooee, 8A nfo e's pas Pag a cacete alec afotal Sia Corse ae amv ele ae eee 8 bushels. Pumpkin, 1 quart to. S00 hile}: 1530/6 boi os pd hie 08) pi gh Bee + EERE OE eat tt 4 quarts, Radish, 1 ounce to 160.feet of Grill... 2. tls Se cele es oes cae ss hae Ce pe 8 pounds. BOYS ni nb 8 ov osm’ sath bcajnle ne AER oan bly 61) MMs blab Coe noe tae Paste ed Stel he ee ee 14% bushels. Salsify, 1 ounce, to 60 feet of drithsis43, . sncserhy awn sere epeieke eee ee ee 8 pounds. seuiach, 1 ounce to 160 feet Of Grithin os co tumer ne ae aa ee a. Wi Sogearre page oan ee 10 *e Summer Savory, 1 ounce to 500 feet of drill. so... 6. ss ott ss vin a ig 8 wiglg os we 2 - Sqiash, simmer, 1: o0f¢e to ADIN s ays Ee oes ele one Ve oes ip pints Oe nn gd 2 .
es winter; 2 Otriceto 10 Pilla 1. a ick we a Teele ater a eet pee 3 o Tomato, 1 ounce to 8,000 plantsiic. .j05 6 oi. dhe pss da obs 9 eee ein ne 3 ounces. Lobacco, l ounce to 6,000 plants. «i «0.3 0s eek ses sce ees 0 ey pis eek pe 2 RS Durhip, 1 ounce to 250 feet of Grill. 3.00 65 oi ents ot ec aces ae 4s ae ts 4% pounds. WETMORE ic hci nia viv. ee nu pa band sak oAp es se sk Waal n DW bee h inpiese eh clini angen 2 bushels.
JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 5
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Vegetable Seeds that may be Sown in each Month, from January to October,
| JANUARY—Sow in Hot=-Bed—Early Beat, Early Cabbage, Borcing Carrot, Cauliflower, Early | Lettuce, Italian Onion, Radish.
FEBRUARY—Sow in Hot=-Bed—Early Beet, Broccoli, Early Cabbage, Forcing Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Egg Plant, Early Lettuce, Parsley, Pepper, Italian Onion, Radish, Tomato.
MARCH—Sow in Hot=-Bed—Early Beet, Early Cabbage, Forcing Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Egg Plant, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melon, Parsley, Peas, Pepper, Italian Onion, Radish, Spinach, Tomato, Herbs.
Sow in Open Ground—Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Carrot, Cress, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Radish, Spinach, Early Turnip.
| APRIL—Sow in Hot-Bed—Cucumber, Egg Plant, Melons, Pepper, Tomato.
Sow in Open Ground—Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Sweet Corn, Cucumber, Cress, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Melons, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Radish, Rhubarb, Salsify, Spinach, Tomato, Early Turnip, Sage, Herbs.
| MAY—Sow in Open Ground—Artichoke, Asparagus, English Beans, Pole Beans, Bush Beans, _ Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Sweet Corn, Cress, Cucumber, _ Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Melon, Nasturtium, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Rhubarb, Salsify, Spinach, Squash, Tomato, Turnip, Herbs.
JUNE—Sow in Open Ground—Bush Beans, Lima Beans, Pole Beans, Beets, Carrot, Cabbage, Sweet Corn, Cress, Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melon, Okra, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Salsify, Spinach, Squash, Turnip, Rutabaga.
JULY—Sow in Open Ground—Bush Beans, Beets, Carrot, Sweet Corn, Corn Salad, Cress, | Cucumber, Endive, Gherkin, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Early Peas, Pumpkin, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Turnip, Rutabaga.
AUGUST—Sow in Open Ground—Bush Beans, Corn Salad, Cucumber, Endive, Lettuce, Early Peas, Radish, Spinach, Turnip.
SEPTEMBER—Sow in Open Ground—Cabbage for Cold Frames, Cauliflower for Cold Frames, Corn Salad, Cress, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Winter Radish, Spinach, Turnip.
OCTOBER—Sow in Open Ground—Corn Salad, Cress, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Spinach.
How to Have and Keep a Good Garden, Sound Fruits and Perfect Flowers.
While a good garden is generally supposed to be only dependent upon three things, Goop SEED, Goop SEASON AND Goop SolIL, really the most important things are in these claims omitted, z. e., proper fertilization, by which all the Vegetables will be cleanly, grow rapidly, mature perfectly; the prevention of fungus diseases, by which half of the Vegetables are partly decayed, spotted or killed, and freedom from insects, which destroy fully one-third of what is planted. By using Fertilizers for gardens, which are free from odor, you can get absolutely perfect Vegetables that are healthy and delicious to eat. The man who uses manure in his garden invites disease to his family by dissemina- tion of foul odors, harboring insects, and germinating fungus spores. Where manure is used the Vegetables grow irregular and imperfect—in fact, often do not grow at all, because, after the manure is applied to the soil, the rain, sun and wind destroy its plant-food elements before nature can assimi- late them; but in using Fertilizers for gardens the plant-food elements can be applied not only at the time of planting, but also at any time during the growth the crops show the need of extra pushing.
6 JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
TRANSPLANTING
Is an important feature in gardening operations, and one often improperly done. It is a great mistake to select a rainy day for this important work. Transplant in a clear day, either in the morning or toward night, make a hole sufficiently large to hold the plant; fill with water and puddle the plant in, then press the soil firmly around the plant; afterwards cover with dry soil, and the plant will never droop, it matters not how warm or sunny the day may be. It may be urged that this is not practicable with large fields of cabbage, cauliflower or tomatoes, but the best way is always the most practical, consequently the cheapest. It is economy to devote a day to the work and have the plants all live and thrive, than to put them out in one-fourth the time and have a large portion die and the remainder only half live.
SOILS
Arbitrarily admit of no choice; you must therefore accept such as you have and make the best of it. We find quite a difference in the vegetable products of one section when compared with that of another, but we consider the result due more to culture and atmospheric conditions than to the varia- tions in the soil, The condition of the soil when the seed is planted, and the manner of cultivation afterwards, are the essentials to horticultural success.
For all crops dig deep, enrich heavily, cultivate frequently, allow no weeds to grow, thin out the plants so that each can have sufficient room for development, and success is assured,
The thinning out of plants is an important work, and one that is not sufficiently understood. As a rule this work is too long deferred. It should be done as soon as the plants are seen to appear, and before they make their second leaves and feeding roots, then the disturbance to the remaining plants does not materially affect them, as it does very seriously when the plants begin to show form. We have seen crops of beets and turnips nearly ruined by the careless manner of thinning out. In all cases, after the superfluous plants have been removed, press the earth firmly around the standing ones. |
WARRANTIES.
Seeds of the best possible quality will fail through improper treatment. Thus, if a small seed be sown so deep that the young plant cannot reach the surface, the seed, however good, will fail. More failures result from want of proper knowledge of conditions necessary to germination than from bad quality of seeds themselves. These conditions are: a proper temperature, sufficient moist- ure, and free access of air; besides these, the soil must be in proper condition, and present no physical obstacle to the growth of the young plant. If heavy rains have compacted the surface of the soil, and the sun has baked it to a hard crust, it will be impossible, even if all other conditions are favorable, for the seedling plants to force their way through it, and many perish from this cause alone. Seeds differ greatly as to the temperature required for germination. Beets, Cress, Peas, etc., germinate readily at a temperature of 45 degrees; but if Melons and other seeds of that family, bush or pole Beans, and other sub-tropical origin, are sown under these conditions they will be apt to decay, as for their prompt germination they require a heat of at least 60 degrees. From this reason many seeds fail yearly from too early sowing. The second condition, proper moisture, is likely to be violated by an excess rather than too little moisture. The proper amount is that which a well-drained soil will naturally hold. Free access of air is all-important, and this is interfered with by an excess of water in the soil. In germination complex chemical changes take place in the seeds, in which the air per- forms an important part. A portion of the seed is consumed, carbonic acid gas being given off, in changing the starch and other constituents of the seed into nutriment to forward the growth of the germ or embryo plant, which depends upon the contents of the seed until it has formed roots below ground and leaves above, and is able to sustain itself. Besides these conditions affecting the germin- ation of the seed, the young plants, after they have made their way to the surface, are liable to various accidents; a sudden current of very cold air, or a continued dry wind, may check their growth, or destroy the young plants altogether; besides these, there are numerous insects, both below and above ground, that may attack the plants, some of these being so small that they often destroy a crop before they are discovered.
For the above reasons we wish to state in this explicit form, that, while we exercise great care to have all Seeds pure, reliable, and true to name, our Seeds are sold without warranty, expressed or implied, and without any responsibility in respect to crop. if our Seeds are not accepted on these terms, they must be returned at once.
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JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
Collection of Vegetable Seeds.
Thirty-four Varieties, assorted in quantities and prices from $5.00 to $25.00.
The fact that many customers each year send orders for collections of Vegetable Seeds has led
us to prepare the assortment named below, for the convenience of those who prefer our judgment in
the matter of selecting kinds and quantities.
OS SU Oe Ee Es 2 { 5 3 4 5 SUE ty oi ee Re See ee oe $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 Contains Contains Contains Contains Contains
moaparagtis OC eldssal.. 2) to ee he. lounce | 8ounce | 6ounce |10 ounce |16 ounce Beans, Bush, best kind for succession...... 2 pints 2quarts | 3 quarts | 4 quarts 6 quarts medaucwlimaand other Pole........:...:.. 1 pint 144 pints 1 quart 1 quart oy ie Beet, best sorts for succession.» .........-. 4ounce | 6ounce | 8ounce |120unce_ /16 ounce EES SS 5 SS Y 210) ES aa ft packet, |; Wpacket™ (56 m* Ponta df gah Cabbage, best early and late sorts.......... Aounce §| 5 eunce §|.4° . ** Sy eae Br age Carrot, best early and late sorts............ By eae’ Gas! [rag ar es 12)e. DAY ks maniinower, best varieties 4069. 3 oe... 1 packet | 2 packets | 3 packets| 3 packets| 1 ‘“ Celery, Half Dwarf and Golden Dwarf..... 1 ounce 145 ounce’ 2 ounce 2 ounce 3 c¢ Cucumber, Improved White Spined and
TE DETERS ci Pr nar Re av 1 ounce 2Zounce $3 ounce 4 ounce 6 ounce Corn, Sweet, best early and late sorts...... 3 pints 3 quarts 4quarts | 6 quarts 7 quarts ress, Of Pepper Grass, Curled..... 22... lounce | 2ounce | 2 ounce 3 ounce 4 ounce Egg Plant, New York Improved........... ipacket= ie packets ipta) 26° 5 te ick 1G ME LOLLY pg erect Si ToS Ge ag I ee eb nad nes Pe ounces) 14 745 (fl: Peake Porat Kale, Dwarf German and Curled Scotch...} 1 <“ LSE fucka ee lige ge Reg Lie ies Kohlrabi, Early White Vienna............. 1 ea vanes Lior tke [yee 8 Li JNUTIES og th Sharer J ti 6 i i re ae Bee Tortie Leiba, Tons leg ae rae BRP EENM EAMES VANNCLICS 25 hoc oy). lee es Pag. es OS legen ce leo eee as 7 We Melon, Musk,ibest kind:.:..............-. A wtin Ds a eae Nie Shunt Melon, Water, best ‘kind. .2.-.... 000.65... i sia ie 7 [a Nie Used erst aa EE Sr 9) a Mey eo PB ee ae (Pace aes 7 aa PRINCE SE WAEICEIES. oso ie ee qoounee .|-4,.° | ° ie ek Ae es LG’ a gS Rie © thd (0 SR cr a rr i ee eM hal Da tc prt Bees RAGaM Ips ee IDOOUT Ce eee ee A apie DAS Se Pret ) S¢ Ge Safe Peas, best early and late sorts......... ov) jE pints 4 quarts | 6quarts , 8 quarts /|10 quarts Pepper, Large Bell and London Red....... 1 packet | 2 packets | 3 packets | 1 ounce 1 ounce PAPE ORE OME I eyes ee ee ee Ey 68 1 ounce 2 ounce Dee La Radish, Scarlet, Turnip and others........ ounce: | 6. < ¢ peeks LOE 1 ney GE A pRECE er anit. 2.5.0... Vhs £8 veins ese" Se oy AGF RS cen ota Sauer 1 ato be Hqeash, Sunimer or-Winter......°........ Dyatie Ha eyes Aco ey o> Gay xs 2 Pomato,Pertection and’ others............ 2 packets | 4 packets | 144 “ Mie ite Pe a ed Turnip, best early and late sorts........... 2 ounce 6 ounce eg LOR yi Es Sr OFF Pieters WOE NectUl Kinds. .:.. 2.5... 0.2 00. 2 packets | 3 packets | 4 packets | 5 packets | 6 packets
We cannot, of course, guarantee a good crop in every case, as this is dependent upon natural But we do guarantee that all Seeds sold by us are FIRST-CLASS, and of strong germinating power, in so far that should any prove otherwise, we Further than this we cannot warrant, but this is a satisfaction given by but few seedsmen and must convince even those who have never dealt with us of the extreme care we exercise in selecting our seeds. They not only
causes, which are beyond human control.
will refill the order free or refund the price paid us.
grow, but they grow ‘“‘what is worth growing.”’
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PREMIUM SEEDS
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Eleven First Premiums and Diploma at the Great St. Louis Fair.
Seeds Free by Mail, We Pay the Postage
Very likely if you have never tried it, you may think buying by letter a
risky sort of business.
This is a serious mistake, for buying by letter from any
first-class house is perfectly safe, as you will be as honestly treated as if you stood by the counter and paid spot cash.
HOW TO SEND MONEY.
All Vegetable and Flower Seeds by the packet, ounce, pound, pint or quart will be de- livered by us, postage paid, and free of all expense, to any post-office in the United States. Thus, you have only to enclose with the order the cost of the Seeds as given in this Catalogue, (either by express money order, postal note, draft, cash or stamps), and they will be safely delivered, neatly packed, without extra charge. Purchasers of Seeds in large or small quantities, cannot fail to see the great advantages to them of this offer, as it places our store at your very door, and enables customers thousands of miles away to obtain their supplies as cheaply as if they called in person at our store.
CUSTOMERS ORDERING TO BE SENT BY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS
May deduct postage at the rate of eight cents per pound, or fifteen cents per quart from our prices. When sent in this way the purchaser pays the transportation charges on receipt of Seeds. Freight rates from St. Louis to all points are very low.
Cash should always accompany the order. We will be responsible for money sent to us by Post=-Office Order, Express Money Order, Bank Draft, Express or by Registered Letter. Every postmaster is required to register any letter on payment of eight cents extra postage. The cost of remitting may, on all orders over $1.00, be de- ducted from the amount sent. Amounts of $1.00 or less may be sent by ordinary letter, but do not enclose silver coin unless you have the letter registered.
POSTAGE STAMPS SAME AS CASH.
When notes are not obtainable, or to make proper change, we accept postage stamps the same as cash (two-cent stamps preferred).
C.0.D. Orders exceeding ten dollars can be sent C. O. D. by express, when twenty-five per cent of the amount accompanies the order. We are obliged to add the extra express charges for the return of money on all C. O. D. orders. It is, therefore, less expense to the purchaser to forward full amount of money with order. Plants cannot be sent C. O. D., neither can goods be sent C. O. D. by freight.
ha>"WE GUARANTEE ALL SHIPMENTS of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Imple-
ments, etc., shall reach the purchaser SAFELY and in GOOD CONDITION.
MARKET GARDENERS who buy Seeds in large quantities are requested to write for
WHOLESALE PRICES, While the prices quoted in this Catalogue are very reasonable, yet frequently we have orders for large quantities of certain Seeds (such as Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Cucumber, Melon, Radish, Turnip, etc.), and the purchaser naturally expects to buy at a price lower than that charged for a single pound.
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The Savoys are the finest flavored of all the Cabbage family, especially this kind is the largest eading Savoy and the finest in flavor. Oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c; 1b., $2.50.
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ST. LOUIS WHITE SUMMER. This Radish has taken a leading place with our market and family gardeners. It is the earliest, largest white Radish known. Owing to their beautiful half-long shape and fine appearance they readily sell at double the price of ordi- nary varieties. Quality very superior, and they hold their fine eating condition four or five weeks after being fit to pull. They stand heat and drought to a remarkable ex- tent, small top and slow to run to seed. Pkt. oc;.-025,10cs° 4 th., 2ocz- by, ge.
PLUS ULTRA, OR EARLY DEEP SCARLET TURNIP, FORCING. This has as small a top and is as early as any variety in cultivation, making it one of the best for forc- ing. Roots fit for use may be had in three weeks or less from time of sowing. Roots
small, globular, deep rich red color; flesh white, crisp and tender when young. May be planted very closely owing to its small tops. Oz., 10c; 44 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.00.
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35c; 1b., $1.00.
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market garden. Pkt.,5c; oz., 10c; ¥y Ib., )
NEW IPIPROVED WHITE PLUME CELERY.
Our stock of this Celery seed was grown for us this year from extra select Celery, selected from the best stock of Improved White Plume Celery, grown in one of the leading Celery districts of the North. Therefore, we claim our stock to be genuine. Improved White Plume Celery is very distinct and handsome, of a beau- tiful cream white color throughout, attains a very large size, of quick growth, stiff and close habit, remarkably solid and fine flavored. Ribs are very broad, thickly and closely set, while by reason of its neat growth and showy appearance it is a specially valuable variety for market. It is also a first-class keeper, remaining fit for use as long as the Golden Dwarf and other good keeping sorts. For the use of hotels, restaurants and other large establishments, it is superior to most other kinds, there scarcely being any waste in dressing it for the table. It has a distinctive appearance in growth; long rows of it being as level and even as though each plant had been shaped in the same mould. It has already taken the lead as a keeping Celery for Winter use. Pkt., 10c; 0z.,30c; 14 lb., 80c; Ib., $3.00.
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best for all purposes. It cannot be recommended too highly. Good for forcing and out-of-doors. A solid head- ing sort. Will not grow into seed as ~quick as other Lettuce. Will stand the heat better through the hot Summer months. ‘There is a good deal of St. Louis Market Lettuce sold by other Seedmen, BUT NOT THIS URIGINAL STRAIN. No gardener can afford to be without this—THE BEST OF ALL LET- TUCES not only sold under that name but the genuine stock. A small trial will convince you. Oz, 25c; %& lb., 90c; Ib., $3.00,
Here is an Unsolicited Letter from one of our Leading Gardeners.
Sr. Louis, Mo., May 31, 1895. Mr. Jos. F. Dickmann, City:
DEAR S1r—I have sold the first St. Louis Market Lettuce raised from the seed I bought of you. It turned out fine.
-l am satisfied that none can be bought in St. Louis or anywhere else that would surpass it in quality. I therefore recommend it to all gardeners as ‘the genuine St. Louis Market Lettuce.
: Most respectfully, :
JoHN R,. WUEBBOLD. DICKMANN’S ST, LOUIS MARKET LETTUCE,
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DICKMANN’S PRIZE TAKER PEA is the result of years of careful selections among Peas. This Pea, as it is now offered to the public, is without doubt one of the best sortsin cultivation. Its habits resemble the Stratagem branching, but eompact in growth. Pods are long, straight and very broad. Seeds are green, wrinkled and flattened, resembling Yorkshire Hero, but much larger. It grows about eighteen inches high, and is ready for market just after Dickmann’s Second Early Market Peas. Coming in when Peas are in demand, every garden should have them in it to be complete.
Pkt., 10c; 1 pt., 20c; pt., 35c; qt., 60c, post-paid.
ADMIRAL PEA.
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ADMIRAL PEA. In the Admiral Pea we offer you a Pea of sterling merit and one of the largest producers known, The-Admiral Pea is double podded and grows atout three feet high; has long, straight pods of a light green color, six to nine Peas to the pod, with a stubbed, stocky vine with luxuriant foliage. For sweetness this Pea is not excelled by any. Last year we gave away many sample packets of this Pea and everyone who grew it were delighted with it. Pkt., 10c; 14 pt., 20c; pt., 35c; qt., 60c, post-paid.
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The Pansy or Hearts Ease (Viola Tricolor Maxima) has been a florist’s flower for centuries as well as a general-favorite. But it is in the last two decades that the present grand results have been obtained ~ and improvements made in this flower that is wonderful. The Peacock Pansy which is now offered for the first time is the result of a vast amount of labor and time. But it is to-day the finest strain of Pansy offered and stands without a rival for beauty, color, size and form. The lovely peacock blue which suffuses the sub-_ stance of its velvety petals must be seen to be appreciated. The form and substance of the flower are so perfect that it is sure to become an exhibition variety. It comes per- fectly true to character from seed. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c; florists’ pkt., 50c. |
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This variety of Cockscomb is specially grown for us_ and is the largest flowering Cockscomb known, Its color is of a rich crimson, of velvety appearance, often — growing to the enormous size of eighteen inches across the top of the bloom. In our exhibit at the St. Louis — Fair we had blooms of this Cockscomb which measured
fully eighteen inches across the top of the bloom, and Se not one who saw them failed to pass some comment on PREMIUM COCKSCOMB, their beauty and size. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkt., 25c. 3
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NEW VICTORIA SPINACH.
NEW VICTORIA SPINACH.
‘| The Victoria Improved Spinach is the finest quality of Spinach grown. It stands the longest if sown in the spring and is also good for fall sowing; the leaves are of much more substance and are of a brighter green color than the ordinary round thick-leaved; will not go into seed as quick as the
NEW POTATO Carman No. I.
‘Tne Carman No.1 Potato has caused more sensations among growers than any Potato yet intro- duced. Its main features are its earliness and uniform size, while for a heavy yielder it can not be excelled. It is of an oval shape, but somewhat flattened, resembling Rural New Yorker No. 2; has but few eyes, which are very shallow, the flesh being particularly white and of excellent quality. Blignts less than any other known variety, and with a season any way favorable for growth, small Potatoes are very scarce. Our stock of this Potato is limited, and all who wish a supply had better send for it as soon as they receive this Catalogue. Lb., post-paid, 25c; 14 pk., 75c; pk., $1.25; % bu.,
| $2:25+ bu., $4.00. NEW TOMATO.
; Described as follows by the orig- Buckeye State inator, Mr. A. W. Livingston:
‘‘It averages at least double the size of Livingston’s Beauty. We have always held that no matter how large a sort may be, if it is rough and uneven, it is of little, if any, value nowadays. Many mammoth sorts have been introduced of late, but on Ye \ \ first trial the market gardener rejects them
od AM \\\ as unfitted for his business on account of / , \\\ \ their roughness, preferring not to grow simply monstrosities, which are of nu value to his customers. When, therefore, we state that in addition to its very large size, it is also smooth and uniforrn, like all the other celebrated varieties introduced by us, we are sure we have said enough to enlist the attention of Tomato growers everywhere. ‘This is not all, however, for although its large size might lead some to believe the fruits are few in number, yet the fact is, it is even more prolific and abundant than the standard sorts now in cultivation. It is unquestionably the heaviest cropper known. The Tomatoes
; Ene -are borne in immense clusters of four to
THE NEW BUCKEYE STATE TOMATO. — eight fruits, and occasionally ten large perfect fruits have been found on a single cluster. In time of ripening it matures with Livingston’s Stone, In solidity and quality none surpass it. The color is much the same as our Beauty, but of a richer shade, and this, together with its very large and clear cut outlines, makes it very showy and striking. In shape it is a little thicker from blossom end to stem than most other sorts. The past season we grew this variety by the ordinary method, as well as on stakes, and they_were the admiration of all who visited our grounds, and nearly every caller insisted on having ‘just one for seed,’ or to carry home to show triends.’’ With the above characteristics, not one of which has been over-praised, it must be apparent to all that the
Buckeye State will immediatly take its place in the front rank and should, therefore, not be omitted _from a single order. Do not simply experiment with this variety this season (we have already done that for you), but order sufficient to grow a-good portion of your crop. Pkt., 5c; oz, 25c; Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.25. Prices given include postage or free delivery.
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CORN.
NEW WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT. This new Corn
SSS 3 = introduced last season to the seed trade for the first time bya professional Corn grower has more genuine merit, more fine and lasting points than any Corn in cultivation. It combines more solid merit than the Leaming Corn, for it grows larger ears and is a better sheller, and from one week to ten days earlier, and on poor thin soil will out-yield the Leaming by at least 30 per cent. The tip ends of the grains are white, the inside yellow, making it of beautiful color, both on cob and’ when shelled. Expert Corn growers pronounce it a perfect field Corn, as to yield, size of ears, color, size of cob and
\. growth of fodder. More genuine testimonials can be pro-
F cured in its favor than all other sorts combined. No Corn in the world will yield as well on poor thin land, and none stand
f the drouth as well. While on strong rich land its yield is wonderful. PE.,50c; bu., $2.00.
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EARLY BUTLER YELLOW DENT. this extra early
Yellow Dent Corn originated with an extensive grower of field Corn in Northern Ohio, and is a eross from Pride of the North. The great demand for seed each year of this beautiful yellow Corn alone stamps ita good one. Theears grow toa good size, and no Corn in cultivation will out-shell it. Seventy pounds of ears have shelled out 6442 pounds of shelled Corn, leaving only 642 pounds for the cobs. We guarantee this yel- low’Corn to mature in all Northern Corn belts and in the ‘Middle States and the Corn belt proper. It has no equal. We have never had a complaint on this Corn since its introduc- tion. The fodder grows up strong and rank. It roots deeply and withstands drouth to a remarkable degree. It is a dis- tinct variety, having a beautiful yellow color unlike any other sort. Our grower can get his seed of it grown for less money than any other field Corn because of its large yield and earlv maturity, and being so easy to cure out, makes no trouble in heating. Wepronouncee this a most perfect Yellow Dent Corn. We have the genuine stock, which we can guarantee in every way to our customers. Every bag warranted. Pk., 50c: ) u., $2.00.
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NONE-SUCH SUGAR CORN. This large eared second early Sweet Corn has proven itself on trial to be the most productive Sweet Corn in cultivation; 3 to 5 perfect ears on each stalk are not uncommon at all. The ears are nearly as large as the Stowell’s Evergreen. The quality is even better than this old standard variety. The fodder and the cobs are
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tivation. When fit for the table the color is marble white and very attractive, very sweet and tender and ears often rowing 12 inches long, with 10,12 and 14 rows on the cob.
This Corn will give perfect satisfaction. 12 pk., 55c; pK., $1.00;
bu., $4.00. :
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Sete ee LIST. OF
VEGETABLE SEEDS
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' GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR CULTIVATION.
On all orders for Seeds in packets the purchaser may select twenty-five cents? Thus, any one sending $1.00 can select Seeds
Please bear in mind that our prices in the following lists include prepayment of postage by us jon all Seeds ordered by the PACKET, OUNCE, QUARTER POUND, POUND, PINT OR QUART. Thus you | have only to send us the catalogue price, and WE GUARANTEE SAFE DELIVERY OF THE SEEDS, BY |} MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID.
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ASPARAGUS.
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A bed 12x40 feet, requiring about 100 roots, should give an abundant supply for an ordinary family. One ounce of seed will sow forty feet of row; 7,260 roots will plant an acre.
Culture.—Sow the seed thinly in rows one foot apart in April or May, and keep down all weeds. To secure strong, healthy plants, thin out the seedlings to three or four inches in the row, saving only the strongest. The one-year-old plants should be set out in Spring in a rich, sandy loam, dug feighteen inches deep, into which has been worked plenty of m@, well-rotted manure. If a stiff clay soil is all that can be had, add plenty of sand and sifted coal-ashes to loosen it up, and also see that it is well under- drained. In planting for private use, set out in beds five feet wide, three rows in a bed, the outer rows being each one foot from the edge, and allow twelve inches in the rows; set the plants at least six inches J oe below the surface. If set out in Autumn, top-dress } with six inches of manure. For market on a large
scale, set out 4x1% feet. Every fall a good dressing of coarse manure should be applied after the | tops have been cut, and in the Spring forked in. Never cut too closely. The roots need the benefit } of some foliage during the year, else they will weaken and die.
MAMMOTH is very productive, throwing up a| NEW PALMETTO. This new Asparagus, sup- | great number of strong, well-developed shoots; posed to have originated in South Carolina, is
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throughout the entire season, It is tender to the stem, of delicious flavor, and requires much less labor in cutting and bunching, making it the most desirable kind yet introduced for the market gardener. It has attracted much attention. Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1b., 7c.
_ CONOVER’S COLOSSAL. A well-known, good, | standard variety. Seed: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ‘4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c. Roots: 1 year old, 90c per 60; by mail, post-paid, $1.15 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000; 2 years old, $1.00 per 100; $6.00 per 1,000; by express or freight.
now quite extensively grown by Southern gar- deners. It sells at very high prices, owing to its mammoth size and regularity. Anaverage bunch of fifteen shoots will measure thirteen to fourteen inches in circumference. For the past four seasons this Asparagus has reached Northern markets ten days ahead of all other varieties and sold at fabulous prices, even after other varieties had come in, Although of Southern origin, it is equally well adapted to North and South. Seed; Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1g 1b., 30c; lb., $1.00. Splen- did strong Roots, $1.00 per 100; by mail. $1.25
per 100; $8.50 per 1,000; 500 roots at 1,000 rate.
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ARTICHOKE. _ BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
French, Artichaut. French, Chou de Brucvelles. German, Sprossen Kohi.
German, Artischoke. Spanish, Berza de Brusels. Spanish, Alcachofa.
‘ Sow early in Spring, transplant
Drop the seeds early in| and cultivate as cabbage. It grows Spring, andtransplant inthe | about two feet high, bearing following Spring to hills four | numerous small heads, which
feet apart, setting from one | are in perfection for boiling in to three plantsinahill. The} ,,tymn.
soil should be deep and rich. PERFECTION. Produces com- LARGE GREEN GLOBE. pact sprouts of fine quality.
= The largestand best. Pkt., | Pkt., 5e>.0z., 1oc3. 4 tba ae. aS 22> E i oe .. $3.50. : .60. BRUSSELS A 5c; 0z., 25c; lb., $3.50 | Ib., $1.60 SPROUTS.
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y ROOTS |EARLY PURPLE CAPE. Best for the North, ]} for hog feed will producing compact brownish-purple heads. be found under|~ Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
Farm Seeds. | WHITE CAPE. Very large. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 60c.
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you get them. BEET.
German, Runkel Rube. French, Betterave. Spanish, Betteraga.
Culture.—Sow as early in the Spring as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks after for a succession, up to the first week of July. For general crop sow about the middle of May. The soil 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 apart, and when well up, thin to from four to six inches. The young Beets pulled out of the rows are excellent used as Spinach.
EXTRA EARLY FLAT EGYPTIAN. A standard sort, earlier than the Blood Turnip, large size,crimson color, small tops. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 1b., 20c; 1b., 65c.
EDMAND’S BLOOD TURNIP. This we recommend above all others for family or market use, as a second early and late variety. Of handsome round shape, skin very deep blood red; flesh very dark, and exceed- ingly sweet and tender. Grow regularly, of good marketable size, not growing over-large and coarse as do many sorts of the turnip Beet when they have .|| plenty of room. They mature early, have given the 2’) 7 very best satisfaction as a bunch Beet in the markets of St. Louis. Grows shapely, and are of excellent | ‘\\\ii/||S quality, with small top, making it very desirable for all 4 SSS bunching. Will remain sweet and tender longer than ® !||/g Iii SS any other sort, as our repeated and careful trials have -~ | —— shown. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 1b., 20c; Ib., 65c. y =
ECLIPSE. A very early, smooth, dark, globe-shaped ¥&% Beet, with small top; in earliness and quality it is /; excelled by none; a good cropper; we can recommend ¢ it highly for market and family use. Pkt., 5c; oz., Wes Wilb., 2be s Ib., 70c.
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. The standard early sort; an excellent variety. Pkt., 5c; 4 1b., 20c; 1b., 60c. BASTIAN’S BLOOD TURNIP. After the Egyptian Turnip, probably the earliest variety of Beet. It is of blood red color when boiled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vy lb., 20c; 1b., 65c. VARIOUS BEETS. *
EARLY FLAT BASSANO. Chiefly valuable for| SWISS CHARD, SILVER OR SEA=-KALE its earliness, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 1b., 20c; BEET. This variety is cultivated solely for its
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Ib., 6c. leaves. The mid-rib is stewed and served as DEWING’S IMPROVED BLOOD’ TURNIP. Asparagus, the other portions of the leaf being Roots deep blood red, of fine form and flavor. used as Spinach. If often cut, new and more Very excellent market varicty. Pkt., 5c; oz., tender leaves will be produced. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,
10c; \& lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 60c. 10:; \& Ib., 25c.; 1b., 80c.
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improvement on the common Long Blood. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % |b., 20c; 1b., 60c.
CROSBY BEET. Extra Early—Best for Forcing. A very superior strain of blood-red Egyptian, carefully selected for years by a noted market gardener, whose aim was to secure a perfect forcing variety. The results obtained were handsome form, good size, few small tops, very small tap root, fine quality, and, above all, quick rapid growth. The shape is very desirable, not quite so flat as the ordinary Egyptian, or so round as the Eclipse. Takes on its turnip shape and looks well even in the early stages of its growth, on which account it is preferred for forcing to Globe and Half Long varieties, which require longer time to grow to presentable market shape. This isa decided advantage to those who force for real early market, and J especially for a market where Beets are sold in bunches. Once used it is preferred to all others for forcing in frames or for first sowing outside. Being of rapid growth it may be sown as late as July.
| Pkt oc: o2., 15c; Y Tb., 30c;_ 1b., $1.00.
For Sugar Beets and Mangel Wurtzel, see Field Seeds.
REMEMBER. —!2. comparing prices, please remember
that we pay the postage on all seeds to _ be sent by mail. Customers ordering their seeds sent by freight or express are entitled to deduct 8c per pound
postage, which we have included in our prices. CROSBY BEET. DWARF OR BUSH BEANS. French, Haricots Nains. German, Busch Bohnen. Spanish, Frijorenanno.
Drop the Beans two or three inches apart, in rows standing eighteen inches to two feet apart. Hoe often (never when the vines are wet, or they will rust) drawing the earth slightly toward them. They require but six to eight weeks to make green pods and can be planted as late as August. One quart will plant 100 feet drill; two bushels to the acre in drills.
GREEN PODDED SORTS.
IMPROVED ROUND POD EXTRA EARLY RED VALENTINE. This is unquestionably the very best and earliest green snap-short Bean. It is at least ten days earlier than the Early Red Valentine, and is usually ready to pick thirty-five to forty days from the time of planting. The vine is dwarf, the pods are smooth, round, stringless and very thickly set, remaining green and tender a long time after they are fit to pull. Vines very uniform, making little or no top growth, and producing enormously. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c ; qt., 85c; pk., $1.00; bu., $4.00.
EARLY MOHAWK. A very hardy, productive and early string Bean. It will endure a slight frost. Pkt., Ho; pt., 20c;. qt., 6c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00.
EARLY YELLOW SIX WEEKS. Extra early, of fair quality; pods straight and flat. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 85c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00.
BEST OF ALL. This Bean origin- ated in Germany. It has long, glossy pods, about twice as long as those of the Valentine, very tender and succulent, and an enormous producer. Very popular in the South. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c;
tgs ba co ES a es 1.30 : na nt IMPROVED RED VALENTINE. pk., $ ’ » $4
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DWARF OR BUSH BEANS—Continued.
EARLY LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS. An;PRIDE OF NEWTON.
improved round-podded variety; is early and | of excellent quality; very prolific and is already a great favorie. Pkt Se; pt. 20c; gt..-s0c3) pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00. NEW EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE. This has) all the first-rate qualities of the well-known | Refugee, which it is gradually superseding. It is ready for the market ten days earlier, or about | the time the ordinary Refugee isin flower. An| immense yielder and sure to produce acrop in| either a wet oradryseason. It is a fine shipper, and fast becoming one of our most popular green- | podded snaps for both Spring and Summer plant- ing. Our stock has been specially selected and improved. -Pict.,; acs apt.;- 25e;; qt:,.40c; spk.
$1.25; bu., $4.50.
WARDWELL’S EARLY KIDNEY WAX. This new sort
A new extra early and very productive variety, with large flat, light green pods. Pkt., 5c; =pt., 2oc; qt. 7a0esupe., $1.50; bu., $5.75.
NEW WHITE VALENTINE. This variety is
much earlier and of a dwarfer habit than the old White Valentine, the pods being rounder, smoother, plumper, more meaty, and entirely stringless. It possesses the peculiar and valuable quality of remaining in a tender cooking con- dition longer than any other green-podded variety. This, together with its extreme earli- mess, Makes it an exceedingly valuable sort for Spring and Fall planting. The Beans, when ripe, are pure white, thus enabling the grower to sell them as shelled Beans at a profitable figure.
Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c3 qt., 35c; pk., $1.25; buyers.
WAX .PODDED SORTS.
The Best Bean for the [Market Gardener.
is one of the earliest, hardiest and most productive of all wax Beans. It is nearly a week earlier than the Golden Wax, and yields one-third more, but the most valuable point in its favor is that it is a/most entirely free from rust and spots. The pods are long and showy, very tender, stringless and of excellent quality, and assume a rich golden color at an early stage of their growth. Pkt.,5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c; pk., $1.60; bu., $6.00.
YOSEMITE MAMMOTH WAX. The pods frequently attain a length of ten or fourteen inches, with the thick- ness of a man’s finger, and are nearly all solid pulp, the seeds being very small when the pods are fit for use. The pods are a rich golden color, and are absolutely stringless, cooking teuder and delicious. This is the coming wax Bean for family or market purposes. It is enormously productive, as many as fifty of its monster pods having been countedon one bush. The plant is so large and vigorous, and the pods are so solid and pulpy, that they require a great deal of light and air to perfect them. We would again call attention to the necessity of planting this grand variety nearly twice as wide apart
as ordinary bush Beans, pk., $2.50; bu., $8.00.
GERIIAN BLACK WAX. When ripe the pods are yellow, averaging seven inches in length, very tender and of the best quality. Seeds when ripe, glossy black. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 40c; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.75.
CYLINDER POD, DWARF BLACK WAX. This
new and distinct sort is fully oxe week earlier
than any other wax Bean, while its vigor and | productiveness leave nothing to be desired. The |
pods are large and of good color, and ripen remarkably uniformly and well together. There is none better than this for jfrst early crop. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt.,45c; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.75. WHITE KIDNEY WAX. One of the best for
PK. 9c3. pt.;) 2oc;. qt.,450e-
shelling, either dry or green. Pkt., 5c; qt., 35c; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.75.
IMPROVED RUST=-PROOF GOLDEN WAX. This improved strain is destined to supersede the well-known Golden Wax, which greatly out-yielded in repeated comparative trials. The straight, handsome pods are thicker through, superior in quality, and are claimed by the originator to be absolutely rust-proof. Pkt.,
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5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c; pk., $1.60; bu., $6.00.
ITIPROVED NAVY OR BOSTON PEA BEAN. This is a crop which can profitably be grown to a much greater extent than is now done, as it is of comparatively easy culture, and one that certainly pays better than most field crops. It ripens early, before any danger from frost in Northern Bean growing latitudes, and often yields sixty to eighty fold with ordinary field culture. Pkt.,5c; qt.,45c; pk., $1.00; bu.,$3.50.
WHITE TIARROW.. Good as a string or shell Bean. Pkt., 5c; qt., 35c; pk., $1.20; bu., $4.25.
GOLDEN WAX. Earlier than the ordinary Wax. Pods large, long, brittle, stringless, golden wax color. Our stock is perfectly free from runners. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt.,40c; pk., $1.25; bu., $5.00.
IMPROVED TREE BEAN. A valuable sort for field culture, the most prolific variety known. The Beans are roundish, very white, of fine flavor and cook very even and quick. Pkt., 5c; qt., 35c; pk., $1.00; bu., 3.50.
BOSTON SMALL PEA. Very hardy and prolific and yields from fifty to sixty fold with ordinary field culture, averaging six Beans to the pod. The seed is small, round and handsome. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c; pk., 1.50; bu., $5.50.
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POLE BEANS.
LAZY WIVES’ POLE BEANS. Great favorite. The pods grow from four to six inches long, en- tirely stringless, and of a rich flavor when cooked. The pods remain green and retain their tender, rich flavor until nearly ripe. The Beans are white and can be used as ashell Bean. Pkt., 5c; pt.,30c; qt., 50c; pk., $3.00.
GREASEBACK POLE BEAN. The dest early green- podded pole Bean. A good grower'and is exceedingly productive. The pods grow from five to six inches long, per-
fectly round and are entirely stringless, very
fleshy, and of superb quality. Anunusually good market and shipping sort. Pkt., 5c; pt., 30c; qt., 55c; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.50.
ae BEAN.
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KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA.
While the dried Beans are about the same size as the com- mon Large Lima, the greez Beans are of unusual
size. The pods are very long and frequently con- tain four to six very large Beans. The Beans are so large and handsome that they sell well on the market, while in quality they are excellent. The pods are produced in large clusters, and the luxuriant vines present a beautiful sight. Pkt., dc; pt., 20c; qt., 35c.
EXTRA EARLY JERSEY LIMA. The Beans are nearly as large and fully as good as the
Large Lima, while they mature nearly as early as the Small Lima. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c.
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SCARLET RUNNER. A favorite both as a snap Bean and for its flowers, which are bright scar- let; seeds broad and kidney-shaped. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.00.
DUTCH CASE KNIFE. Good corn hill Bean; one of the earliest pole Beans; pods are long and flat; Beans white; used green or dry. Pkt., 5c3 qt. 40c; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.00.
HORTICULTURAL CRANBERRY. An old pop- ular variety, excellent as a snap or shelled Bean; speckled. Pkt., 5c; qt., 50c; pk., $1.50.
SOUTHERN PROLIFIC POLE. Habit vigorous, prolific, bearing till frost; pods borne in clusters, Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.75.
WHITE CORNFIELD POLE. A popular variety, white,pods round and succulent; very productive. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.25.
SPECKLED CUT SHORT, OR CORN HILL. An old variety, very popular for planting among corn, and will give a good crop without the use of poles; vines medium, with dark-colored, smooth leaves. pods short, cylindrical, tender. Pkt, 10c; pt.,25c; qt.,45c; pk., $1 60; bu., $6.00.
LIMA BEANS. Siaherstiis NEW BUSH
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA. This val- uable variety is at least two weeks earlier than any of the climbing Limas and pro- duces a continuous crop until frost. Being enormously productive, a very small patch will keep a family supplied throughout the season. The Beans are of the size of the Sieva or Southern Lima, and of deli- cious quality. Pkt., 10c; pt., s0cz ‘qt.; 55c., post-paid; pk., $2.25; bu., $8.00.
BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA. The true bush form of the large Lima Pole Bean. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; gal., $1.00.
POLE LIMA BEANS. LARGE WHITE LIMA. The well-known
favorite Summer and Winter shell Bean. Large, greenish- white Beans of the finest flavor, shelled green, and also good dried for Wintes use. Being very tender, it should not be planted until the ground is warm. Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c; qt., 50c., post- paid, by mail.
DREER’S IMPROVED LIMA. Earlier and more prolificthan Large Lima; Beans are smaller, but of extra quality. Pkt., Be; pti, c0c;) gt.,. 50¢; pk., $1.65; bu., $5.50.
ENGLISH BEANS.
Drop early in Spring, three inches apart, in drills two or three feet apart. EARLY LONG POD. Good and productive, re- qeateea Broad Windsor. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; , 45c; pk., $1.25; bu. , $9.00. BROAD WINDSOR. ates and best, immense pods, heavy yielder. Pkt., 5c; pt., De: ; qt., 45c.
Prices on packets, pints and quarts include postage.
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Dickmann’s Reliable Cabbage Seeds.
French, Chou Pomme. German, Kopf-Kohl oder Kraut. Spanish, Berza de Repoilo.
Culture Instructions.—The best soil possible tor Cabbage is heavy loam, but it will thrive in any new land—that is, sod ground—which for early Cabbage should be plowed in Autumn. For late varieties, plow about the first of June; cross- plow just before setting. A liberal application of manure is essential to a good crop. For early use, sow in hot-beds latter part of February, and transplant, as soon as the ground is ready, in rows two feet apart, and set plants twenty inches apart in the rows. For second early the early kinds may be sown in the early part of April and transplanted in May. Late varieties, sow in May and transplant in July. Our stocks are Long Island grown, and are the best seed this country produces. All plants put out for seed purposes have heads fit for market; the selection is made by experienced Cabbage seed grow- ers, and embrace the best and most popu- EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD CABBAGE. lar varieties under cultivation.
CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD. It forms fine} EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH. An excellent solid heads of good size, conical in shape, with| early variety, producing fine large heads. The but few outer leaves, and of the best quality. Wej| heads are very solid, broad and round, flat- offer this as the earliest strain of this standard.| tened on top; tender and fine grained. It is Grown only from select heads. Remarkably pure,| grown extensively as an early Cabbage for and warranted to give satisfaction. Pkt., 15c; the market, Pkt., acs oz., 20c3" 3 les, sees oz., 80c; W4lb., 85c; |b., $3.25. lb., $2.25.
SELECT EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Of|ITIPROVED BRUNSWICK. Produces a firm
fine form and solid heads of large size, conical| and solid head of good quality. Largely used
in shape, with but few outer leaves. A well-| by market gardeners. An excellent second- known market sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb.,| early or late variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 |b.,
7dc; lb., $2.75. 60c; 1b., $2.00.
EARLY SUMMER. A second early sort with | DICKTIANN’S GIANT SUIIIMER. My leader for large solid heads, coming inafewdays laterthan| early Cabbage. This variety is as early as the the Wakefield. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 1b., 90c;| Jersey Wakefield, and it can be said without Ib., $3.00. hesitation that it is one of the finest early
Cabbages in cultivation, having
small outer leaves and forming
a large solid head,*and can
be depended on to produce a
es greater weight of crop to the
ME on acre than any other early Hn |
agi variety in cultivation. Pkt., 10c; oz., 80c; 14 lb., $1.50; Ib.,
Wy, $5.00.
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Hi ALL SEASONS. This Cabbage is almost as early as Early Summer, and growing a third to one-half as. large again. As its name indicates, it can be planted at all seasons, makes a splendid early and late variety. The heads are large, very solid, of superior quality, and not liable to burst after heading. Pkt., 5c; oz., 80c; 14 lb., $1.00;
DICKMANN’S GIANT SUMMER CABBAGE. Ib., $3.25.
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LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD. Extrastock. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; % lb., 60c; Ib., $2.00.
PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH.
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LATE CABBAGE.
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SURE HEAD CABBAGE,
PRESIUIUl LATE FLAT DUTCH. As avariety| SURE HEAD. Large heads, often weighing more
for winter market this has no superior. Heads large, round, solid, broad and flat on top. They open white andcrisp, are tender and well flavored. One of the best varieties for keeping. Our stock has been carefully selected for several years and we are confident no better strain is on the market. Pkt., 5c; oz.,20c; 14 1b.,75c; lb., $2.75.
SUCCESSION CABBAGE. This new variety, of which we offer the best Long Island seed grown from headquarters’ stock, is a very good Cab- bage and fairly popular. It is a second-early sort, about ten days later than the Early Sum- mer, and larger both in habit of growth and heads; the plants are not as true in type, but the heads are more uniform. It is an excellent keeper, and in color an attractive light green. Certainly a good Cabbage, but not so popular as All Seasons, which is its most prominent rival, and but little later and considerably larger. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % |b., 75c; Ib., $2.50.
SAVOY CABBAGE.
We desire to call special attention to this class, all of the varieties enumerated below being of much finer flavor and quality than the best of other Cabbages. They are particularly adapted for pri- vate use, where quality rather than quantity is desired. Grown in the fall and allowed to be touched by frost, it is one of the most delicious of all vegetables.
EARLY DWARF ULII SAVOY. A very early variety, with small, round, solid heads. Pkt., 5c; 02.5 20c; 14 Ib., 80c; |b., $2.25.
NETTED SAVOY. This is the finest of the Savoy class, and a general favorite. Heads large, very solid and compact, a yellowish-green color, and, like all other of the Savoy varieties, is of excellent flavor, far surpassing that of any other late Cab- bage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25; 1 |b., 75c.; lb., $2.50.
AMERICAN DRUIMHEAD SAVOY. The largest heading Savoy; of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,-25c; 14 |b., 75c; |b., $2.50.
than twelve pounds a piece. Very round and uniform in shape and general appearance, fine grained, small, short stump, with few loose leaves, thus allowing them to be set out nearer together; it also has the very valuable quality of remaining after fully matured, with- out cracking or bursting, much longer than any jother.> PKt.,d¢;-'02z.,\2acy Y Ibe, V10e; Ib., $2.50.
LUXEMBURG. This variety has sprung into favor in some sections, owing to its being a remarkably good keeper, the heads remaining solid and unaffected very late in the Spring. We have noticed that the young plants are remarkably hardy, standing both transplanting and long-continued dry weather extremely well. Heads medium size, almost round, with outer leaves tinged red at upper portion; very solid, tender and sweet... Oz., 2oc; 44) lb., 90c3; tb., $2.75.
RED CABBAGE.
RED DUTCH. Used almost exclusively for pick- ling. It is one of the hardiest of all Cabbages, will keep till very late in the season. It is slow to mature, however, and requires a rich soil for its perfect development. Pkt., 5c; oz., 26c; Y l|b., 75c; 1b., $2.50.
EARLY BLOOD RED ERFURT. Earlier than the preceding. Valuable for pickling. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 1b., 75c; lb., $2.50.
MAMMOTH ROCK RED. Isa large- growing and selected strain of late Red Cabbage. The heads will average twelve pounds each. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; \% |b., $1.25; 1b., $4.00.
COLLARDS, TRUE GEORGIA.
German, Blatter- Kohl.
French, Chou.
Sow for succession from June to August, and treat as Cabbage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % 1b., 85c; lb., $2.10.
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CAULIFLOWER.
German, Blumen- Kohl. French, Choufleur. Spanish, Coliflor.
Cultivation—The Cauliflower is esteemed as one of the most delicious vegetables, It requires |jyty the same treatment and culture as the cabbage, and with good seed of a pure Strain, it is as easily grown. apa Sow the seed in a cold frame early in spring, or in a sheltered and well-prepared seed bed, in the} lp open ground, in a warm sunny exposure; keep the plants sufficiently well thinned out to secure a vigorous and stocky growth, and when of the usual size of Cabbage plants, transplant them about two feet apart, in good well-enriched soil. One ounce for 1,000 plants.
ERFURT EARLIEST DWARF. Extra se- lect. My Extra Select Erfurt Earliest Dwarf Cauliflower has no superior. This variety is obtained from a selection of the largest and earliest heads, and is unsurpassed in quality. We have it grown by the most experienced growers in Europe, and the greatest care is taken to have it pure; and the large demand we have for the seed proves, beyond doubt, that our efforts in that direction meet with success. Poor, cheap Cauliflower seed is a dear gift, and we would caution everyone to buy nothing but the best. For forcing, this variety is unequaled, and is equally well adapted for late planting. It is dwarf and compact in habit, thereby accommodating almost a half more plants on the space occupied by the taller growing varieties. When grown under favorable circumstances almost every plant will produce a snow-white head 9 to 10 inches in diameter. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.50; % oz., $2.50; oz., $5.00. Special prices on larger quantities.
EXTRA EARLY DWARE ERFURT. Fine for for outdoor culture. Pkt., 5c; oz., 80c; 1 lb., forcing and equally valuable in the open ground.| $2.75.
The plants are dwarf and compact and seldom LARGE LATE ALGIERS: ‘Thistis ose eee tee, s ce “ eae head. Pkt., 10c;) “best late varieties. It is Jargely grown for Fall 02., $3.00; 74 lb., $10.00. use, never failing to produce large, fine heads.
EXTRA EARLY PARIS. The leaves being large,| Very popular with market gardeners and can- it is not so desirable for forcing, but is valuable} ners. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 80c; 14 lb., $2.75.
LARGE SELECT DANISH. It has given the most general satisfaction to all our customers; has proven invariably a sure header, in this respect having no equal. It has every desirable quality of size and snowy whiteness. The flower head is of very fine grain, dense growth, while the plant has a very short stem and close outer leaves. Pkt., 5c3; YY oz.,; $100; sgage $1.75; oz., $3.00.
EARLY SNOW BALL. Remarkable for reliability in heading; scarcely a plant fails to produce a good head. Very dwarf, with solid, pure white heads of superior quality. If planted the first of March, heads 9 to 12 inches in diameter will be ready early in June, in which month the entire crop can be marketed. Pkt., 5c; Vy oz., $1.00; 14 0z., $1.75; 0z., $3.00.
We can also supply the following standard varieties, which are too well known to need description, at the uniform price of pkt., 5c; oz., 75c; 14 |b., $2.50:
Half Early Paris or Nonpareil. Early London. Lenormann’s Short Stemmed.
ERFURT EARLIEST DWARF CAULIFLOWER,
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CARROT. Se ah,
Spanish, Carotte. French, Zanahoria. The Carrot, like other root crops, delights in a sandy loam, richly tilled. For early crops sow in Spring as soon as the ground is in good working order; for later crops they may be sown any time until the middle of June. Sow in rows about fifteen inches apart, thinning out to three or four inches
In field culture, when grown for horses and cattle, the rows should be two feet apart, so that the crop can be worked by the House Cultivator.
German, Mohre,
between the plants.
all precautions must be taken.
OXHEART CARROT.
NEW INTERMEDIATE RED... This splendid variety
originated in France.
across, with a length of about eleven inches. is a rich orange red.
Pkt oc; 0z., 10c;. 4ialb., 25c; 1b., 90c. HALF LONG RED — Stump=rooted.
Long Orange. Pkt., dc; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; Ib., 90c.
instead of astump or blunted root. 1g |b., 25c; 1b., 90c. LARGE RED ALTRINGHAM.
Orange, but of a bright red. feeding.
Pkt acs O25 LO0cs
Similar to the Long Ekpenue: Oz. 10e; 34 1b., 25; 1b., 90c.
Market Gardener’s Carrot.
Our Market Gardener’s Carrot grows to uniform large Size, intermediate in shape between the Hatr-Lone and LONG ORANGE. The roots are straight and smooth, broad
at the top, measuring about two and three-fourths inches
across, with a length of about eleven inches. _ rich orange red.
The color is Its table qualities are faultless, It is EAR- LIER THAN THE DANVERS, the leaves are shorter, fewer and finer than this well-known sort.
These features make it extremely well adapted for early forcing. It is a splendid sort, however, for growing outside at any season of the year, being a WONDERFULLY HEAVY CROPPER on any kind of soil and highly nutritious for stock feeding. It grows without neck, the crown is hollow and it grows well under the ground, which prevents it from becoming sunburnt—a very important feature. Many leading gardeners and farmers are now plant- ing it to the exclusion of all others, and our sales of this variety last season were more than double that of any other Carrot onthe lists -PEt.. dc; oz., 10c; Y% Ib., 30c; 1b., $1.00.
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other sort grown.
It' grows in uniform large size, intermediate in shape between the Half-Long and Long Orange. The roots are straight and smooth, broad at the top, measuring about two and three-fourths inches
The color
In table quality it. is faultless. It : will be found a most excellent variety for either garden or field culture.
In size and time of maturity it is between the Early Scarlet Horn and the
EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET — Pointed=-rooted, NS | Differing from the preceding sort only in having a pointed We
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As Carrot seed is slow to germinate,
EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET CARENTAN.
The skin is smooth, flesh red, and without any
It isexcellent for forcing, and for
fine quality and perfect shape can hardly be sur- passed.
GIANT SHORT WHITE, OR WHITE VOSGES. Very large but short root, smooth, cylindrical and regularly tapering to a point; a good crop- per, and easily harvested.
Pkt. be; oz., lOc? 14. 1b.,- 2oe7" 1b, ,.00c,
This fine variet
is rapidly taking the place of the White Belgian, Oz., 10c; 14 |b., 25c; 1b., 75c.
LARGE WHITE BELGIAN. This attains the largest size, and will yield asmuch in bulk as any
Flesh yellowish-white; excel-« lent forstock. Pkt.,5c; 0z.,10c; 14 1b.,20c; 1b.,65c.
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DANVERS’ HALF LONG ORANGE. This variet Originated where the raising of Carrotsis made a special business, twenty to thirty tons per acre being no unusual crop. In form it is midway between the Long Orange and Short Horn. The root is of a rich, dark orange color, and growsvery smocth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ly |b., 25c; Ib., 90c. CHANTENAY, OR MODEL. For table use it is probably the best in shape and finest in quality of all. The Carrots have attained such a uni- formity that they are almost duplicates of each other. They area little longer than the Short Horn, being thicker at the shoulder and hence
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CARROT—Continued.
y|RUBICON HALF LONG. Of dark orange color.
EARLY SCARLET HORN.
It is earlier than the Danvers and about the same length, leaves are one-third shorter, fewer and finer than this well-known sort. It grows without neck, the crown is hollow and it grows well under the ground, which prevents it from becoming sun- burnt. Pkt., 5c: oz., 10c; 4% lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. Favorite for early crop, but not large. Sold largely in markets bunched. It matures eight to ten days earlier than the Long Orange, and is sometimes used for forcing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % 1b., 39c; Ib., $1.00.
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more productive; always smooth and fine in texture and easily dug; the flesh is of a beautiful deep golden-orange color, and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; 34 lb., 30c; 1b., $1.00.
fIASTODON. This is the heaviest cropping Carrot grown, yielding more tons to the acre than any other sort. The flesh is white, crisp, solid and very sweet in flavor. It is a vast improvement on the White and Green Belgian sorts which have been such favorites in the past, as it is not only much more productive, but vastly easier to handle. The roots are short and very heavy at the shoulder, rendering them easily harvested. An important feature, also, is that they do not easily break in pulling or storing. Too much can scarcely be said of their size and great pro- ductiveness. The roots frequently measure fifteen to twenty inches in circumference, and eighteen to twenty-five tons to the acre is not an extravagant statement as to the yield. Pkt., 5e; 0z., 10c; ¥% lb., 20c; |b., 75c.
VICTORIA. This is the largest and unquestion- ably the heaviest cropping and most nutritious yellow variety in cultivation. It is the largest and best form of orange and yellow Carrot known. The roots are remarkably fine, very symmetrical and of excellent quality, possessing high feeding properties. It is a heavy cropper on all soils, but especially adapted for strong or rich land. It grows fully half as much weight again per acre as the ordinary varieties, and as the roots grow more above the ground, it is much easier to gather the crop. This grand variety is sure to suit every one who grows it. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 1% lb., 20c; Ib., 75c.
IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. A standard late
CHANTENAY CARROT.
HALF=LONG SCARLET NANTES. Skin smooth; nearly cylindrical stump-rooted variety, having little or no core. Flesh red and of fine flavor, Esteemed in France as the leading table variety, Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 4 1b., S5e3 1b.) $100.
EARLY FRENCH FORCING. The earliest variety and one grown largely for forcing purposes. It makes a small, almost globe-shaped root of an orange-red color. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.
OXHEART, OR GUERANDE. A French variety
variéty, handsome and uniform in shape; deep Orange color; good flavor; yields heavily. It is of excellent table quality, and is also highly nutritious for stock, increasing the flow of milk and improving its quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
of recent introduction and a decided acquisi- tion. It is intermediate between Half Long and Horn varieties and perfectly distinct. The shape is nearly oval andthe color and quality all that can be desired.
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Culture—To grow early Celery, sow the seed late in March in a hot-béd or box, and for later | crops in the open ground as soon as the weather becomes warm; cover lightly, or, better still, roll or press itin, Shade the young plants for a week or ten days, and do not let the soil dry out. The tops may be shorn off once or twice before planting so as to ensure “‘stocky’’ plants, which will suffer less On being transplanted. When from four to six inches high, transplant into broad, shallow trenches, or on the level ground, setting the dwarf sorts into rows three feet apart, and the tall varieties four feet apart and six inches apart in the rows. The soil should be light, highly manured, | partially shaded and moist, or near water, as the plants must be freely watered in dry weather, but | should not be put directly on them. Earthing up checks the growth, and should not begin until quite _ well grown, then earth up gradually, keeping the leaf stocks close together so that the soil may not | fall into the center of the plant; but never earth up in wet weather nor when dew is on them, That intended for Winter and Spring use needs little banking, when stored for Winter it will naturally bleach beautifully white. One ounce to 3,000 plants.
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DWARF GOLDEN HEART. The most popular variety of all. Its handsome color, medium size and fine flavor render it the leading sort both for home and market use. It is one of the best keepers. Pkt.,5c; 0z., 20c; 14 1b., 60c; 1b., $2.00.
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY.
NEW GIANT PASCAL. The latest and best
variety of Celery. It is a selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, and adds to the general good qualities of its parent, superior keeping qualities, The stalks are very large, thick, solid, crisp and of a rich nutty flavor, free from any trace of bitterness; it blanches very easily and quickly and retains its freshness a long time after being marketed. The heart is golden yellow, very attractive in appearance. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 |b., 75c; 1b., $2.25.
KALAMAZOO CELERY. The most solid, crisp- eating and delicious flavored variety. The most perfect type of Dwarf White Celery known. It is perfectly distinct, and is of a beautiful cream- white color throughout; attains a very large size; is of quick growth; stiff, close habit, outer ribs standing straight and perfect. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.25.
NEW ROSE. Without doubt the finest of its class. The color isa beautiful shade of rose, of exceptional fine flavor, solid, crisp and entirely free from stringiness; splendid variety for late use, keeping well. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 30c.
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WHITE PLUME. A handsome, crisp sort, of very easy cultivation. Naturally its stalks and por- tions of its inner leaves and heart are white, so that by closing the stalks either by tying or by simply drawing the soil up against the plant and pressing it together, the work of blanching is completed without the additional troublesome process of ‘‘banking”’ or ‘“‘earthing up.’’ Its eating qualities are equal to the very best other sorts, being crisp, solid and of a rich nutty flavor, It is not as good a keeper as our Golden Heart, but it is unsurpassed for fall and early Winter use and is the earliest Celery known. Pkt., 5c; OZ.s0coG 241b.S0c;) Ib. 62-00;
GOLDEN SELF=-BLANCHING,. The introduc- tion of this and the White Plume marked a decided advance in the use of this vegetable by all amateur growers. The time and labor required in bleaching are in these kinds nearly overcome. This strain is no doubt to-day the finest in cultivation for the home garden. Our seed is as pure a strain as exists. Its rich golden yellow color, its close habit and compact growth, and, greater than all, the readiness with which it is bleached and rendered marketable, make it invaluable to the gardener and exceedingly popular with every planter. The entire stalk is solid, crisp, and a much better keeper than the Wihite; Plume... PKt., ocz0z., Zoc; 4 lb... 7acs Ib., $2.75.
BOSTON TIARKET. The great favorite in the Boston markets. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 1g |lb., 7c; lb., $2.40.
PERFECTION HEARTWELL. One of the best market sorts. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; YY Ib., T6c;3 lb., $2.40.
GIANT WHITE SOLID. The best strain of large White Solid Celery, and a most imposing variety. It attains a very large size, is of quick growth, stiff, close habit, remarkably solid, blanches per- fectly white, of fine flavor, crisp, and very tender, Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 1 lb., 75c; 1b., $2.40.
RED GIANT SOLID. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c.
OLD CELERY SEED. Used for flavoring. Oz., 5c; 14 lb., 1dc; |b., 35c.
CELERAIC—Knollen Sellerie.
GIANT PRAGUE. The roots are almost globe- shaped, very even and without rootlets except on the under part. They are usually double the size of those of other varieties and the leaf- stalks are stouter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 1l5c; 4 I|b., 50c; 1b., $1.60.
LARGE ERFURT. Roots large, smooth and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; \% Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.25.
APPLE SHAPED. Smaller than others, but smoother. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,15c; 44 1b., 50c;1b., $1.50.
LARGE IMPROVED PARIS.—New. An extra selected strain, used extensively in Paris. It will produce extra large and smooth roots if planted in well rotted hot-bed manure. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c.
It PAYS US to sell GOOD SEEDS and it will PAY YOU to buy them.
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- SUGAR CORN.
French, Mais.
All varieties of Sweet or Sugar Corn may be either sown in rows four and one-half feet apart, and the seeds placed about eight inches apart in the rows, or planted in hills at distances of three or four feet each way, according to the variety grown or the richness of the soil in which it is planted, The taller the variety, or the richer the soil, the greater should be the distance apart. first plantings in this vicinity about April, and continue successive plantings every two or three weeks In more southerly latitudes planting is begun a month earlier and con-
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EARLY CORY. One of the earliest Sweet Corns. Ears about six inches long, generally two or three ears to the stalk; first ears are fit for use in about forty-four days after planting; owing to its earliness one of the best for market. PEt, Be; pt., 20c; qt., 35c.
CROSBY’S EXTRA EARLY. An early market variety; very productive, ears rather short and rich sugary flavor. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c; bu., $4.00.
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y|EARLY MINNESOTA. Very early and desirable
alike in the market or family garden. Height not over four and one-half feet; ears of fair size and good quality. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c; bu., $4.00.
MAMMOTH. One of the best late varieties; ears
enormously large, twelve to sixteen rowed, very tender and sweet; cob white, large and well filled. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c: post-paid.
PERRY’S HYBRID SWEET CORN. A very fine
early variety, fully as early as the Minnesota, and ears much larger, each containing twelve to fourteen rows of kernals, well filled to the ends. The grains are very large and pure white, but the cob isred. The ears are about the same length as Crosby’s, but larger around, and are ready to market fully a week earlier. The stalks grow five and one-half feet high, and the ears (two to a stalk) are set about two feet from the ground. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 85c; bu., $4.00.
SHOE PEG. A new and entirely distinct variety.
It has the deepest grain and smallest cob of any Sweet Corn known. It is said to be of such exceed- ingly sweet and juicy flavor as to sell, where it is known, at double the prices of other varieties. It was introduced last season, and from reliable sources we learn that it possesses exceptional merit. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c; bu., $4.00.
You don’t “TRY OUR SEEDS;” we try them before you get them.
ADAM’S EXTRA EARLY. This is not a Sweet Corn, but a tender white Corn for the table. It can be planted earlier than any Sweet Corn, and will be ready in sixty days. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c;
. qt., 85c; bu., $4.00.
EGYPTIAN. Ears of large size; the flavor pecul-
iarly rich and sweet. It is grown in large quan- tities for both canning and for selling in the green state. Like all other large varieties, it taatures lates PKt., be; pt, 20c3) qt:,'s0c;" bun, | $4.00. {NE PLUS ULTRA. Very sweet and tender. The ears are short, but the cob is very small, and the kernels of extraordinary depth, pearly white- ness, and are irregularly crowded together on the cob Sekt. oes pts. p20C 3). Gts,.o0C; i post-paid. Bu., $4.00.
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SUGAR CORN—Continued.
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STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. This variety is more largely planted than any other, being the general favorite with canners and market gar- deners for late use. It is very productive, the ears are of large size, grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and remain for a long time in an edible condition. Our stock is very fine, and specially recommended to truckers and can- ners. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c; bu., $3.50.
BLACK MEXICAN. A _ black-grained variety, sweet and tender; must be picked young to avoid a black appearance when cooked. Pkt., 5c; pt, 20c; qt., 35c; bu., $4.00.
SWEET CORN FOR FODDER. This is better than field Corn to grow for green fodder; being very sweet and nutritious, cattle will eat every part of the stalk and leaves. Bu., $2.00; 10-bu. lots, per bu., $1.80.
CUCUMBER.
German, Gurke.
One ounce for fifty hills; two to three pounds in hills for an acre. They should not be planted in the open air until there is a prospect of settled Plant in hills about four feet apart each way. by mixing thoroughly with the soil of each, a shovelful of well-rotted manure.
warm, rich, sandy loam. warm weather.
French, Concombre.
Spanish, Cohombro.
Cucumbers succeed best in
The hills should be previously prepared When all danger from insects is passed, thin out the plants, leav- ing three or four of the strongest to each hill, The fruit should be gathered when large enough, whether required for use or not, as if left to ripen on the vines, it destroys their productiveness.
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CUCUMBERS.
SHORT GREEN, OR GHERKIN. Similar to Early Frame; good for pickling. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 10c; 4 lb., 25c; 1b., 80c.
EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE. Largely used for forcing Pkt.7oe;: 02.4 10e;. 14 Ib:,/25c; 1b. 75c.
WEST INDIAN GHERKIN, OR BURR. This variety is used exclusively for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., loc; 14 1b., 35c; Ib., $1.25.
TAILBY’S HYBRID. A hybrid of the White Spine, with a large English variety, retaining prolificness of the former, united with large size, hardiness and desirable market qualities. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; Y% |b., 25c; Ib., 90c.
EARLY RUSSIAN. The earliest variety. Fruit produced in pairs. Small, hardy and productive. Bkizacs oz. 15e5 24 1b,.25¢3 Ab. , 5c.
EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE. A new and improved strain of the well-known White Spine, and fast becoming the favorite with market gardeners, both for forcing and outdoorculture. It dif- fers from the erdinary White Spine in the fact of always remaining of a deep green color in all stages of growth. Altogether it is a most welcome and valuable acquisition for pickling, market or home use, and should be tried by all who have a garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¥Y lb.,‘25c3 lb., 80c.
LONG GREEN. Long fruit of excellent quality, dark green, firm and crisp. Pkt.5.oc3 0z., 10G3.. Yolbin-25c3. 1b... 70c;
ST. LOUIS PICKLE. In recent years our city has become the center of a very large pickling industry. Thisvariety, originated bya gardener largely interested in the business, is preferred for pickling by almost every large pickling factory in this city, and for commercial pickles it is one of the best. We offer the best selected seed of this variety; none better at any price. Pkt.,6c., oz, 106 lb. Zoe; Ibs foc.
EARLY FRAME. An old and popular variety of medium size, straightand handsome. Excellent for. pickles.» Pkt.;- 5c; 022, 10c;) 44. Ibi; 20¢; Ibs'5:4OC.
EARLY CLUSTER. A much esteemed early sort, growing in clusters and extremely productive. Pkt-, oc; 622, 10¢; 14 1b., 20c; 1b., 7c.
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dark green; tender, crisp, productive, of fine flavor and uniform size. We supply gardeners and pickle growers with our superior strain. Pts GC5.02.. 106; 54 1b-, 25c; lb., (oc.
NICHOL’S MEDIUI GREEN. We consider this a most valuable variety, being useful and desir- able for all purposes alike. Asa pickle sort it will be found unequaled, and for early forcing or slicing there is no better. It is exceedingly productive, of medium size, and always straight and smooth, and if only one variety be grown and is wanted to serve all purposes, this should petithat one. “Pkt. Se: oz... 10c; % Ibs, Q5e; lb., 80c.
NEW EVERBEARING. The peculiar merit of this variety lies in the fact that the vines flower and produce fruit continuously until killed by frost. They exhibit at the same time Cucumbers in every stage of growth, but invariably of per- fect form even when very small. The Cucumbers are of a fine green color, and are desirable for Pickling. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; % 1b., 25c; 1b., 90c.
GREEN PROLIFIC. One of the best pickling sorts, growth very uniform, hardly ever yielding Cucumbers too large for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; 1b., 75c.
BOSTON PICKLING. Largely used about Boston by market gardeners. A very productive kind of superior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; YY Ib., VALOR IN | SB (5768
ARLINGTON. A selection from the White Spine, |
being more pointed ateachend. The young fruits
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CUCUMBER-—Continued.
JERSEY PICKLE. A standard pickling variety; | IIPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE. One of
the most popular varieties both for marketing and tableuse. Vines vigorous, fruiting early and abundantly, fruit uniformly straight and hand-
some, light green with a few white spines, flesh © Largely grown for
crisp and of fine flavor, forcing and extensively grown in the South for shipping to the Northern markets early in the season. Pkt., dc; 0z., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; Ib., Tc.
NEW GIANT OF PERA. They are of the most delicious flavor, no other Cucumber ever eaten surpasses them. Another remarkable quality is that they are very crisp and tender at all Stages, and can be eaten at any time during growth, They grow to an enormous size, frequently to one and a half feet in length and ten to eleven inches in circumference; very smooth and straight, with a beautiful green skin. The fruit sets near the hill and grows close together, making them exceedingly prolific. The seed cavity is very small, and the seeds are slow to form and few in number. Pkt., 5c; 07:3 10e= Yq ib., 40c; tb.,/$1.25.
FORCING CUCUMBERS.
The forcing varieties are of fine quality and of wonderful size, often twenty-four to thirty inches long, but they require a hot-bed until the weather is warm.
GENERAL GRANT, Green, twenty to twenty- five inches long. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25.
GIANT OF ARNSTADT.. One of the finest; twenty inches long. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25.
are usually crisp and tender, and are of a very GLORY OF ERFURT. Snow white ; twenty to
dark green color, so that this variety is considered by many to be the best for small pickles. Pkt., OC; Oz;, 10c> Ib... 75c.
* CARDOON.
Culture—Sow early in Spring, in rows, where they are to stand, thin them to one foot apart. When full size, bind the plants together with straw or matting, and earth up like celery to blanch. The stems of the leaves are used for salads, soups and stews.
LARGE SOLID. Grows about four feet high;
leaves nearly free from spines. Pkt, oc 7 67.
80c; 1% lb., 95c.
CHERVIL.
CURLED CHERVIL. Pkt., 5c; 60c; lb., $2.00.
CHICORY. LARGE ROOTED. Used to mix with, or as a
substitute for coffee. Cultivation the same as for Carrot. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Tbs. 1.00:
CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS.
A well-known pungent salad; can be used alone or with lettuce. Requires to be sown thickly (covering very slightly), at frequent intervals, to keep up a succession, as soon as it runs to seed, CURLED GARDEN. Very fine; may be cut two
or three times. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ty bse; lb., 75c.
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twenty-four inches long. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25.
SWAN NECK. Green, twenty-six to thirty inches long. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25.
CORN SALAD or FETITCUS.
German, Lammersalat. French, Mache. Spanish, Canonigos.
A vegetable used asa salad, and sold toa large extent in our markets. It is sown on the first | Opening of Spring in rows one foot apart, and is | fit for use in six or eight weeks from time of sow- | ing. If wanted to come early in Spring it issown in September, covered up with straw or hay as. soon as cold weather sets in, and is wintered over exactly as Spinach.
CORN SALAD OR FETITCUS.
LARGE LEAVED. Pkt.,5c; oz., 10c;
Vy Ib., 25c3 Ib., 80c.
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CRESS—Continued. ' TRUE WATER CRESS. This is a well-known
hardy perennial, aquatic plant, sold in immense quantities in Spring. It is easily grown by planting among margin of pounds and streams, where it increases both by spreading of the roots and seeding. It has a particularly pleasant taste. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 385c; 14 lb., $1.00.
NEW UPLAND CRESS. Has the highly prized flavor of Water Cress. It is so hardy as to be green nearly the whole year, and is ready for use before any other salad, in the Spring. Pkt., ae; 4 OZ., ac.
DANDELION.
French, Pisse-en-lit. German, Lowen Zahn. Spanish, Amargon.
Cultivated for Spring greens and for salad. Sow in May or June, in drills half an inch deep and twelve inches apart,
IMPROVED LARGE-LEAVED. Very early and wholesome greens. Sow in May or June; culti- vate during Summer, and following Spring the leaves will be fit to cut. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 Ibs, 00cs Ib: S100:
ENDIVE.
French, Chicoree Endive. German, Endivien. Spanish, Endivia.
Sow in June or July, and when up an inch or two transplant to one foot apart each way. Keep clear of weeds until the plant has grown to its full size, and the process of blanching begins, by gathering up the leaves and tying them together. The simplest means of excluding the light will suffice to blanch them thoroughly.
GREEN CURLED SUIIIER. A fine market sort for early use. Pkt., 5c} 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 0c; 1b., $1.90.
GREEN CURLED WINTER. Tender, green leaves, blanch white, hardy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 4 \b., 50c; 1b., $1.90.
MOSS, VERY FINE CURLED. Tender, fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 4 lb., 65c.
BROAD-LEAVED WHITE. Leaves large, broad, slightly curled; tie up for blanching. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 1b., $2.00:
WHITE CURLED. Large leaves, pale green, crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz, 20c; 1% Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00.
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EGG PLANT.
French, Aubergine. German, Hierfrucht. Spanish, Berengena.
The Egg Plant will thrive in any good garden soil, but will repay good treatment. The seeds should be sown in hot beds, warm greenhouse or light room, in March or April, and when about an inch high, put in two-inch pots. Plant out about June Ist, two and one-half feet apart.
IMPROVED NEW YORK PURPLE.
NEW YORK ITIPROVED OVAL PURPLE, The
best variety in cultivation, being early, a sure
cropper and of fine quality. Plants large, vig- orous, with light green leaves; fruit very large, oval, deep purple; flesh, white, tender and of superior quality. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 385c; 4 I|b., $1 00.
BLACK PEKIN. Fruit globular, almost black, skin smooth; flesh white, fine grained and highly flavored...) Pkt: oc;,,02:, (303). 1b: 5:90.
EARLY LONG PURPLE. Earliest and most pro- ductive; fruit long, dark rich purple, and of fine
quality. (Pkt. 5e-),0z.,.2063..7 lbs.) 80c:
HORSE RADISH.
Horse Radish is grown from young roots or sets which should be planted out in the Spring. They will form a large size Radish fit for use in one season’s growth. Roots, per doz., 20c; per 100, 75c., by mail, post-paid. Write for special prices by the thousand.
KALE, or BORECOLE.
German, Blatter- Kohl. French, Chou Vert. Spanish, Breton.
The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, and make excellent greens for Winter and Spring use, and are improved by frost. Sow from May to June, and cultivate the same as Cabbage. For early Spring use, sow in September, and protect during the Winter. One ounce to 100 yards of row.
THE SEEDS THAT WILL GROW INTO DOLLARS.
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ITIPROVED SIBERIAN KALE. A beautifully curled and crimpled sort; of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color, and very attractive in appearance. It is superior to all other sorts, and will stand longer without shooting to seed than any other variety. Pkt., Sc; oz., 15c; % |b., 25c; Ib., 75c.
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IMPROVED SIBERIAN KALE.
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Rarely exceeding eighteen inches in height, but spread- ing out under good cultivation to three feet in diameter. The leaves are beautifully curled and of a bright green. It will stand out where the temperature does not fall below zero. Gears, Isc; % lbs, 40e; 1b: 1.00.
GERMAN DWARE GREEN, OR GERIIAN GREENS. A variety having large moderately frilled leaves covered with a dense bloom, It is popular in the South, where it grows all Winter without protection. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %& |b., 20c; Ib., 75c.
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. This is very hardy, and improved by a moderate frost. About two feet high, with an abundance of dark green, curled and wrinkled leaves. It stands the
Winter without any protection. Pkt., 5c; oz., thew, Ib. pocsulb:, $100.
KOHLRABI.
French, Chou Rave. German, Glas- Kohirabi. Spanish, Cal de Nabo.
Kohlrabi is grown for its turnip-shaped bulb, which is formed above ground by the expansion of the stem, The bulb should be used while young and tender as age detracts from its good quality. Set plants eight inches apart in the row. For later use, sow seed in drills and thin to the proper distance apart. When well-grown and properly prepared for the table it is one of the most desir- able of vegetables, and should be in every garden.
EARLIEST WHITE ERFURT. An excellent forcing variety; also good for open ground. Pkt nc; Oz. 20c, 4 Ib, -80c; Ib., $3.00.
GREEN OR WHITE. Good for table use and stock». Pkt..ioc; oz., 15c;) 34 .1b.,.50c; 1b.:$2.00.
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. This variety is the
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LEEK.
French, Poireau.
German, Lauch. Spanish, Puerro.
Sow very early, in a seed bed in a sheltered place, if possible. When plants are about six inches long, transplant them to trenches six inches deep, with very rich soil at the bottom. Fill up the trenches as the plants grow, and later draw soil up tothem. Asa result you will have fine large Leeks, blanched half a foot long, which may be kept all Winter if dug up with the roots on and stored in moist sand in the cellar.
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG.
| LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. This is by far the
best variety. It grows to a good size and is won- derfully uniform. This is preferred by our most critical market gardeners, and we can rec- ommend it to all. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % Ib, 75c; lb., $2.50.
BROAD SCOTCH OR LONDON FLAG. Hardy. A large, strong plant with broad leaves. Pkt, — dc; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; Jb., $2.00. : |
most largely grown for table use in Germany| LARGE MUSSELBURG. Of enormous size
and Austria.
PKt., 5c; 0z., 25c; %{ Ib., lb., $3.00.
90c;
leaves large and broad. A very mild, pleasant flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 1b., $2 50.
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LETTUCE.
German, Laittich. French, Laitue.
Spanish, Lechuga.
HEAD, OR CABBAGE VARIETIES.
There is no vegetable which is more universally used than this, and yet few people know how inviting and appetizing it is when brought to the table fresh and unwilted, a condition in which it is rarely, if ever, found in our markets, and which can only be secured by growing the plants in one’s
BIG BOSTON LETTUCE.
own garden. So we earnestly urge all of our readers who can possibly do so, to grow their own Lettuce. Culture—Lettuce should grow rapidly, and to attain this end it should be sown in a rich, thoroughly prepared soil. For early crop sow under glass from November to Febru- ary and thin out as necessary, to prevent crowding. Keep ata moderate heat, and give all the air and light possible, For early outdoor culture start plants in the fall, protecting them as needed with frames or coarse cotton, or start under glass from January to March and harden off before setting in the open ground, which should be done as soon as the ground and weather will permit. For gen- eral crop sow outdoors as early in Spring as the ground can be worked, in drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd, thin out and use asrequired. In this way a much longer succes-
sion of cuttings may be had from the same ground. Sow at intervals of from two to three weeks throughout the Summer foracontinuouscrop. Inthisasinevery other garden crop, thorough cultivation is essential.
DICKIIANN’S EARLY WHITE BUTTER LET-=|HANSON (Seed White). So well known as to
TUCE. This excellent new variety is the result of several years’ selection from the White Cab- bage Lettuce grown by the best market gar- deners around St. Louis. It is the best forcing Lettuce we know of, and very valuable for Sum- mer on account of its slowness to shoot to seed. It is also the best variety for sowing in the Fall, being entirely hardy and requiring only a slight protection; produces fine, large, white, solid heads, of superb quality, and is remarkably early. St. Louis market gardeners value this Lettuce so highly that they will pay almost any price to obtain the seed. No market gardener can afford to be without this valuable variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; & Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.50.
BIG BOSTON. This variety is identical in color, shape and general appearance with the famous Boston Market Lettuce, but is double the size. It is about one week later in maturing, but its solidity and greater size of head will make it a most valuable sort. A most desirable variety either for forcing in cold frames or open ground planting. The Big Boston is sure to be wanted by market gardeners and truckers, be- cause it always produces large, solid, salable heads, and it will commend itself to amateurs because it heads up well at all seasons of the year and is of crisp, tender quality. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., $1.00; 1b., $3.00.
hardly need any description. Plant large, form- ing a large, flat head, resembling that of a cab- bage, and so slow to run to seed that it often fails to form any seed stalk. Outer leaves bright green, with prominent, light colored veins, inner leaves white and usually curved and twisted at the base, very tender and sweet. We have seen heads of this variety as large as Early York Cab- bage and about as solid, though of course much
flatter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 44 1b., $1.00; Ib., $3.00.
GENUINE HARD HEADING HANSON LETTUCE. SALAIIANDER. The best light colored, smooth,
thick-leaved head Lettuce. Plant light, bright green, many broad, smooth leaves, nearly all gathered into a dense, round hecd, slow to run to seed. Leaves are very thick, the inner ones
* blanched to a light yellow, tender and of a rich
flavor.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 1% 1b., 60c; Ib., $2.00.
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THE SEEDS THAT WILL GROW INTO DOLLARS.
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BUTTERCUP (Seed White). Plants medium size, with numerous round, smooth leaves, which are of a beautiful yellow color, and very sweet and tender. They form medium size fairly solid heads, which, when prepared for the table, are
_ exceedingly attractive in appearance. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 1b., $2.00.
ST. LOUIS BUTTER. Many prefer a thick- leaved, smooth Lettuce, and to meet this demand we present this sort. Plant dark green, with many nearly round, thick leaves formed into a very solid, round head, which stands a long time without running to seed. Leaves very thick, folded or puckered at the base, the inner ones blanched to a rich yellow color, and exceedingly rich and nutty in flavor. Pkt., dc; oz., lic; 4% Ib., 50c; 1b., $1.75.
HUBBARD’S MARKET (Seed White). After the style of Tennis Ball, but grows larger and is later to mature, and the head is a little more open. Popular insome Eastern markets. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; 14 |b., 60c; Ib., $2.50.
DICKMANN’S PRIVATE STOCK. A selected strain; solid, large heads, resisting the sun for a long time before shooting up. Valuable also as an early sort, to be started under glass for early Spring transplanting into open ground. Pkt., 5c; oz., 2oc; Y% lb., 75cs lb., $2.25.
PRIZE HEAD. Large, deep green, so washed with red as often to appear more red than green; forming a head of a dense mass of leaves rather than one like a cabbage, and very slow to run to seed; leaves large, nearly round, frilled at the edge and densely blistered. They are exceed- ingly crisp, tender and good flavored. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 l|b., 60c; 1b., $2.00.
NEW WHITE RUSSIAN SUMMER. This is pre-eminently one of the best sorts to withstand our long, hot Summer. The heads generally have to be cut before any seed-stalk will appear. It is not a forcing variety, but one of the best for open ground crops, both North and South, Of very rapid growth, with few outer leaves; in color it is a light apple green, yellowish-white inside, and forms a very large, solid head, of the finest quality, for market and shipping. All who have planted it are enthusiastic inits praise. This Let- tuce is so distinct that a casual observer could read- ily discover a single head in an acre of any other sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 380c; 14 lb., 90c; lb., $2.75.
JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
LET?TUCE—Continued.
YELLOW-SEEDED BUTTER. This withstands Summer heat well, and remains in head long before running to seed. It is a very distinct sort, making a large, dense yellow head, of a very handsome appearance, very crisp and ten- der, and excellent in flavor. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 20c; Ly Ib., 55c; 1b., $1.80.
EARLY TENNIS BALL (Seed Black). A first- class head Lettuce, and one of the best for forcing under glass or early planting out doors. Plants medium size, having thick dark green leaves, and when well grown forming compact, solid heads, which blanch easily and are crisp and tender, Should not be planted in hot weather of Sum- mer, as it then runs up to seed quickly. This is also known as Stone Tennis Ball, on account of its exceedingly solid head. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; 14 |b., 45c; lb., $1.60.
HARDY GREEN WINTER. One of the best Winter varieties, very hardy and forms a solid head. -Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c3 1b., $1.75.
BROWN DUTCH (Seed Brown). An old sort, noted for its hardiness. Leaves large, thick, green, tinged with brown. It always forms a large, solid head, which is somewhat coarse looking, but the inner leaves are beautifully blanched, exceed- ingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Desirable because of its hardiness and fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; Ib., $1.85.
LETTUCE—Curled Varieties. SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED (Seeds White).
Similar to the last, but the plant is a little smaller and decidedly darker in color, and the leaves are more frilled and blistered. Pkt., 5c; oz., 1ld5c; Yy lb., 50c; 1b., $1.75.
BLACK=SEEDED SITIPSON. It is much lighter colored than preceeding; grows nearly double the size, and is of exceptionally fine quality. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 20c; % 1b., 50c; lb., $1.85.
EARLY CURLED SILESIA (Seed White). An early erect-growing, loose-heading variety, which may be used very young; when young it is exceed- ingly sweet and well flavored. Color light green, leaves much frilled and savoyed. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.
BOSTON CURLED. Of ordinary quality, but great beauty; highly ornamental in growth, with its frilled leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; \ Ib., 50c; lb., $1.75.
GRAND RAPIDS FORCING. This variety was developed at Grand Rapids, Mich., and it is especially adapted for greenhouse culture in Winter. It is the result of fifteen years’ selec- tion from the Black-Seeded Simpson, which is generally recognized as the standard for forcing. It is rapid, upright growth, and may be planted close; not liable to rot, standing several days after being ready to cut without injury; retains its freshness a long time after being cut, hence much sought after by dealers. The quality is very desirable, and while it is especially adapted to forcing, it is a good Lettuce to sow early for fam- ily use, Pkt., 5c; oz.,20c; 14 Ib., 60c; lb., $2.00.
FOR ST. LOUIS MARKET LETTUCE SEE PAGE 11.
COS, ROMAINE, or CELERY LETTUCE.
The Cos Lettuces are distinct from the other sorts, in having long, narrow, spoon-shaped leaves, which usually fold into loose sugar loaf-shaped heads, which blanch better by having the outer leaves drawn about them and tied, They are justly celebrated throughout Europe on account of their exceeding crispness, tenderness and deli- cate flavor, and are becoming more and more pop- ular in this country as they become better known.
COS, EARLY WHITE SELF-FOLDING. A new and distinct Cos Lettuce which does not need tying up. The leaves are yellowish-white in color, long, narrow, upright, folding into a solid head like that of an Early York Cabbage. This is a truly self-blanching Lettuce; is very crisp and tender and of superior flavor. Pkt.,5c; oz., 80c; 34 1b., 90c; 1b., $3.00.
PARIS WHITE COS. entirely in shape from the other varieties, the head being elongated and of conical form, eight or nine inches in height, and five or six inches in diameter. The outer coloring of this variety is yellowish-green. To be had in perfection it requires to be tied up to insure its blanching. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 1b., $2.00.
TRIANON. This variety is the very finest of its class. The long narrow leaves, which form solid heads, almost like a Wakefield cabbage, bleach and quickly become snowy white. They excel all other Lettuces in quality, having a taste and crispness unequaled. The leaves when bleached are stiff like celery stalks and can be eaten in the same manner. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 4 Ib., 60c; 1b.,-$2.00.
MARTYNIA.
A strong growing, hardy, annual plant, with curious shaped seed pods, which, when young and tender, are highly prized for pickling. The pods are produced in great abundance, and should be gathered when about half grown; after hardening of the flesh they are worthless. Culture.—Sow after settled warm weather in rows three feet apart and thin the plants to two feet in the row.
PROBOSCIDEA. The common variety. Sow in rich, warm soil after corn is well up, in drills three feet apart, and thin the plants out to two feetin the.rowe | Bkt.,oc3'oz-, 2ocei14 lb.) 8bc;
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LETTUCE—Continued.
This Cos Lettuce differs |
’ MUSTARD.
French, Moutard. German, Cenf. Spanish, Mostazae,
Mustard is not only used as a condiment, but the green leaves are used as a salad, or cut and boiled like spinach. Culture.—Should be the same as that of cress.
GIANT CURLED. This Mustard is very highly esteemed in the South, where the seed is sown in the Fall, and the plants used very early in the Spring asasalad. Our stock is the true curled leaf. The seed is brown and produces plants which often grow two feet high and of greater breadth, forming enormous bunches, Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; Ib., 50c.
WHITE ENGLISH. The leaves are light green, mild and tender when young; seed light yellow. Pkt., oc; 02,, 10c; 4% tb., 1b¢;. 1b;,.50e.
CHINESE CURLED. Leaves twice the size of the white stems, more succulent, of deeper green flavor pleasant, sweet and pungent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10e; Ylb., foes: Ibs 50c,
MUSHROOI.
Agaricus compestris.
The Mushroom is an edible fungus, of a white color, changing to brown when old. ‘The gills are loose, of a pinkish red, changing to liver color. It produces no seed, but instead a white, fibrous substance in broken threads, called spawn, which is preserved in horse manure, being pressed in the form of bricks. Thus prepared it will retain its vitality for years.
Culture.—Mushrooms can be grown in a cellar, in sheds, or in hot-beds in open air, on shelves, or out-of-the-way places. Fermenting horse manure at a temperature of about 70 degrees, mixed with an equal weight of fresh sod loam, is made into beds the size required, eight inches deep. See ta it that the bed is packed very solidly and evenly. In this bed plant the broken pieces of spawn. Bricks, 20c each, post-paid. French spawn, per pound, 60c.
Please take this Catalogue with you when you go by a Neighbor’s next time. Show it to him, and ask him to Club with you in sending your Order,
BEWARE! “eubication:
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS vs.
CANADA THISTLE—Experts from Eastern
‘‘Some unscrupulous dealers in seeds are putting the Canada seed on
the markets and branding same as Kentucky grown because they can buy it for twenty to thirty-five cents cheaper than Kentucky grown could be furnished, thereby making a larger profit and filling the honest farmer’s lands with an obnoxious Canada thistle. Soon the West will wake up and begin to howl about this cursed weed and Kentucky will get some of the blame for haying sent it through her seed. Can’t our Government do
something to stop the importation of this Canada seed, or enact a law making it a felony to mix or brand this seed as Kentucky grown?”
WE WARRANT OUR KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS SEED TRUE TO NAME,
That Order Sheet and Envelope are waiting to be used. Lead pencil is just as good as pen and ink to write it up.
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MUSK TMELON.
Spanish, Melon Muscatel.
French, Canteloupe Melon. German, Zuckermelone.
Culture.—Select a light, sandy, rich soil, and after all danger of frosts is over and the ground. has become warm and dry, plant in hills four to six feet apart each way, six to twelve seeds to the hill. When up, and all danger of insects has passed, pull out all but three plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the ends of the growing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime, or
DICKMANN’S BEST MUSK MELON.
even dry road- dust, is excellent to sift over the young plants when the dew is on, to prevent the attacks of insects. A few hills for early use may be had by sowing in hot-beds on pieces of sod orin pots. The seed may also be started out of doors under hand- frames or glasses. It is quite import- ant that proper soil be selected for growing Musk Melons, as on heavy soil the quality will be poor.
\ THE DICKMANN’S BEST MUSK 4 MELON. First named and intro- duced by me in 1886, All unpreju- diced seedsmen, market gardeners, and all lovers of fine Melons who have tested it, freely admit that it is unequaled in rich, delicious flavor. The flesh, which is thicker than any other Melon of the same size; is of a beautiful suffused salmon color, and ripens thoroughly to an extremely thin rind. The flesh is extremely crystalline in appearance, and the flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. The vines are hardy and thrifty in growth, very prolific, bearing the Melons near the root; the Melons mature extremely early, and are uniformly of the most superb
quality. Many pagesof catalogue could be filled with reports, testimonials and other words of praise for this magnificent variety, butit is unnecessary, aseveryone can convince themselves at trifling cost
of the surpassing fine qualities of this gem among Melons.
THE BANQUET. A new medium-sized Melon] HACKENSACK.
of perfectly round shape, with skin densely netted Over its entire surface, making it in appearance one of the handsomest Melons ever seen. The flesh is a dark, rich salmon color, uniformly thick and of a granulated character, which always indicates a good Melon. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
Pkt.,5c3 0z.,10c3 14 lb., 85c 3 lb., $1.25. Is largely grown for market by the gardeners in this vicinity. It attains a large size, is round in shape and flattened at the ends, skin green and thickly netted. The flesh also is green, and rich and sugary in flavor. It is wonderfully productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4% Ib. w20c stba, 40.
10c; 74 lb., 25c; 1b., 90c. IMPROVED CANTELOUPE. An early, large OSAGE, OR IMPROVED MILLER’S CREAM.| round market sort, sweet and of good flavor. This Melon has made its way into public favor| Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; \% lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
from the market rather than the garden, and| EARLY WHITE JAPAN. An old variety, but of
NEW EARLY HACKENSACK.
seems to be just what the people want. It is medium size, oval, slightly ribbed, dark green in color, covered more or less with shallow netting. The flesh is deep salmon, and is good to within a fourth of an inch of the rind, and is thicker than any other sort. Very sweet and good flavored. A favorite variety in some markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; Ib., 75c.
By careful selection and improvement, this strain has been so developed that it produces Melons with all the good qualities of the well-known Hacken- sack Melon, but some claim at least two weeks earlier. The Melons weigh from four to six pounds each, and are of the nutmeg shape, heavily netted, and have light-green flesh of delicious flavor.
lb., 75c.
Pkts, 0c; 0z..40e> -% Ib. 20c. |
very fine quality. Fruit oval, white, green flesh. One of the best for the home garden. Very early. Pkt., 5c 3 0z., 10c3 Y% lb., 20c3 Ib., 75c.
BALTIMORE, OR ACME. Fruit medium size,
oval, slightly pointed at stem end, slightly ribbed, covered when ripe with coarse netting. Flesh thick, green, very fine flavored and sweet. We think this one of the most uniformly good Melons we have on our list. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 |b., 20c; 1b., 75c.
MONTREAL MARKET. Ourstock of this variety,
unlike most offered, is of distinct and uniform type; fruit of the largest size often measuring twelve to fourteen inches in diameter; spherical or slightly oval in shape, with regular, shallow ribs, and sparsely covered with netting; flesh firm, light green, sweet and of excellent flavor, Pkt., 5¢ s'0z.; 10c 3 % Ib., 25e% Ibavae
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IMPROVED LARGE GREEN NUTMEG. vines
vigorous, hardy, productive; fruit very large, round, slightly flattened at both ends, ribbed, covered with coarse netting; flesh very thick, and of the highest favor. “Pkt. 5¢;.02:, 10c; 34 Ib., 2063 Ib., 15c:
PERFECTED DELMONICO. This improved type is almost a perfect globe in shape; the skin isa pecul- iar grayish-green until ripe, when it changes to a bright yellow. Theribs of this Melon are wide and covered thickly with a prominent netting. The melons average about six inches in diameter, havea very small seed cuvity, and are exceedingly thick and heavy for their size. The fiesh is a deep, rich orange yellow color, and is of very fine grain, without the slightest stringiness, This variety produces Melons of uniformly high quality and is likely to displace all other redor yellow-fieshed sorts, It isastrong hardy, grower and very prolific. We can recommend it either to the market gardener or amateur. PkKt.,5c; 0z.,10c; % lb., 30e; 1b., 90c.
THE PRINCESS. 4 distinct Melon and one of the
best both for market and the home garden. They are nearly round, skin dark green, thickly mottled; flesh salmon, weight about ten pounds. PkKt.,5c; oz., 10c; 44 1b., 25c; 1b., 80c.
MUSK=-"1TELON— Continued.
SMALL GREEN NUTMEG. Fruit of medium size,
slightly ribbed, globular. Skin dark green, becom- ing yellow when over ripe, and nearly covered with broad shallow netting. Flesh thick, a little coarse but of fine flavor, This variety is in universal de- mand for both home and market use. It is the size so much sought after at present by hotels and res- taurants. Our stock is carefully grown and selected, and will be found first-class in every particular. PKt., HO2 OV VOSA Wong ANGE iWe., ao:
NETTED GEM. This has become one of the most popular of small or basket Melons. The fruit is oval, slightly ribbed, densely covered with coarse netting, Flesh thick green, very sweet and highly flavored. -Pkt., 5¢; oz.; 10c¢; % Ib.) 25¢;3 lb., 75e.
BANANA. A long-shaped Melon, growing from 18 to 20 inches apart, salmon-red. PkKt.,5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb,, Z25C- lDeSU0Gs
EXTRA EARLY CITRON. A small round Melon
valuable on account of its extreme earliness and great productiveness. The skin is green, becoming yellowish at maturity. The flesh light green, sweet and of fair quality. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10¢e; 44 1b., 25c; 1b., 80e,
WATER-IMELON.
German, Wasser- Melone.
French, Melon d’ Eau.
Spanish, Sandia.
Water-melons require a rich though rather sandy soil for best development, and thrive best in warm lati- tudes, growing best in the Southern or Southwestern States, although in warm, sandy soils in this latitude fine crops are obtained. Cultivate exactly as for Musk-melons, except that the hills should be just double the distance
apurt, namely, eight and ten feet.
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CUBAN QUEEN. The skin is evenly striped light
and dark green. Flesh bright red, remarkably solid, crisp and sugary. The keeping qualities are excel- lent, thereby making it a desirable shipping variety. Ovats Os e0 es Seto Wor. rer
JORDAN GRAY FMONARCH. Largest Melon grown;
crimson flesh, fine; late. Per oz., 10¢; 14 1b., 25c; 1b., 75e.
GREEN AND GOLD. Grows to good size; early; very
productive, and fine flavor. Oz., 10c; 14 ]b.,25c¢; 1b., 75c.
SWEET HEART. This variety has no equal as a
Melon to ship to distant markets, and it is so at- tractive in appearance that it is readily sold when all others area drug. Of the largest size, a little longer than thick but nearly globular in shape. Skin very bright, beautiful mottled green. Flesh bright red, firm and heavy, but crisp, melting and exceedingly sweet. This Melon is not only a good keeper, but it improves in quality for a long time after ripening. Seeds dark gray. Oz.,10c; % 1b., 25c; 1b., 75c.
There are customers on our list who have dealt with us for the past sixteen years and have never, as yet, had any occasion to find fault with our seed.
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JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
WATER=-MELON—Continued.
THE DIXIE. A new Water-melon of excellent] FLORIDA FAVORITE. Oblong in shape, grow-
merits and recommended as the best shipping Melon grown, being larger, earlier, and more productive than the Kolb’s Gem, which has heretofore been considered the best Melon for shipping. It is of very fine appearance, a darker green than Kolb’s, more beautifully striped. Longer and extremely hardy; its eating quality is unexcelled. Pkt.6c; 0z., 10c;. 44 ‘tb. 2oc; lb., 75c.
KOLB’S GET. It has a very tough rind and carries in good condition without breakage. They grow uniformly round, of nearly equal diameter each way. The stripes of light green are generally narrow and of adull color. The flesh is bright red; the Melons grow to fair mar- ket size, from thirty to fifty pounds each. The leading market Melon here and in the South, whence many thousand carloads are annually shipped to the Northern markets. Pkt., 5c; OZ. 10E 4 b., 20c; 1b. rac.
PEERLESS, or ICE CREAM. Of medium size, skin light mottled green; flesh bright scarlet, solid, crisp, melting and exceedingly sweet. PEtsoc; Oz.,.10cs 7 ib... 25c; -Ib.,, (oc.
MOUNTAIN SWEET. Early, solid, sweet and delicious; skin green; an old variety, but a gen- uine favorite for home and market gardens. Pkewocs Joz., Wesabe. Zoe lib. foe.
ITIPROVED IRONCLAD. Excellent, of large size and weight, averaging nearly fifty pounds each. The flesh is deep red and of a delicious rich flavor. Unsurpassed for eee Pkt. -0C% oz., 10c; 14 1b., 25c; 1b., 75c.
DARK ICING, or ICE RIND. It is a very solid sort, with a thin rind, and possesses a most deli- cious dlavor....Pkt5oc; oz:,..10c 3.4 -lb.,..-20c;
Ib. (aes PRIDE OF GEORGIA. It is dark green in color, almost oval in shape. It is an excellent ship
ping variety, of large size. Flesh crisp and
sweet.) Pict..0¢ 7 oz... 10c3. Ylb.2ocs Ib... foc. RATTLESNAKE, or GYPSY. Fruit large, ob- long, striped, fiesh red.
market JEkt., oc:’oz. .d0cs 17 lb. 25ce*
An excellent variety for | Ib., 75c. |
ing to very large size, rind dark, with light green stripes, flesh light crimson, crisp and deliciously sweet.) Pkt; 5¢;0z.,/ 10c 4 -Ib., Bocsibz; fac.
SCALY BARK. This variety originated in Georgia, The skin is dark green, quite smooth, and has a peculiar scaly appearance. It is unusually productive—the average weight being forty to fifty pounds. The flesh is light crimson, solid, tender and exquisite flavor. The rind, though thin, is remarkably tough. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y |b., 25c; 1|b., 75c.
BLACK SPANISH. Fruit medium size, almost round; skin dark green; flesh red, sweet and delicious. PKs oC 5502. ,10c; ; 14 Ib., 25c; Ib., 75c.
SEMINOLE. It is eeta: early: channously pro- ductive, extra large, and of delicious flavor. It is of two distinct colors, gray and Bent green, The gray color predominates; both colors are found on the same vine. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c;
Py elbeecocs libs (oc.
MAMMOTH IRONCLAD. The largest known Melon, with solid, sweet, juicy heart. May be picked up from May 15 to October 1, and keeps fully a month thereafter. Pkt., Be; oz., 10c; 4% \|b., 20c; lb., 70c.
THE BOSS. Oblong in shape, and of nearly the same diameter throughout; skin very dark green} flesh deep scarlet, and of unusually rich flavor. Early, heavy, productive, and a good shipper. Pkt., 5c;02., 10c;,% Ib. »2oc; Ibs, 70c.
CITRON. Fruit sound, ‘Hatdeonts and small; used in making preserves only: Ekt., OC3) OZee 10c; 14 tb., 25c3 1b. » 10c.
NASTURTIUIL, or INDIAN CRESS,
Useful and ornamental; flowers The green seed-pceds are The flowers are used tor YY |b., 30c;
TALL MIXED. of various colors. pickled in vinegar. garnishing. Pkt., 5c; oz, 1dc; lb., $1.00.
REMESFBER.—on all Orders for Seeds in Packets (whether Vegetable, Farm or Flower Seeds), the purchaser may select twenty-five cents’ worth extra for each One Dol-
lar sent us.
Thus any one sending us $1.00 can select seeds in packets amounting to $1.253$
for $2.00, seeds in packets to the value of 82.50; for $3.00, to the value of $3.75, and so on. This discount applies only to seeds in packets, furchaser’s selection, and does not apply to seeds
by weight or measure.
We cannot, of course, guarantee a good crop in every case, as this is dependent upon natural
causes, which are beyond human control.
But we do guarantee that all Seeds sold by us
are FIRST-CLASS, and of strong germinating power, in so far that should any prove
otherwise we will refill the order free or refund the price paid us.
Further than this we cannot
warrant; but this is a satisfaction given by but few Seedsmen, and must convince even those who have never dealt with us of the-extreme care we exercise in select-
ing our Seeds.
They not only grow, but they grow ‘‘ what is worth growing.”
You will find that your cows will keep in better condition if fed Gareors Carrot is one of the cheapest and best foods grown.
applies to horses also.
This
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DICKMANN’S RELIABLE ONION SEED.
Culture.—Sow in rich, sandy soil, in drills one foot apart, as soon as the ground can be worked in Spring. Thin to three or four inches, using the rake and hoe frequently to keep down the weeds. For a more detailed description as to culture, see the book, ‘‘Onions for Profit,’’ price 50c. Onion growers should have this book. No one can appreciate the value of reliable seeds better than those ‘who have been once disappointed. Too much care cannot be exercised in selecting your supply of Onion seed. There is no vegetable in which the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop. Fully realizing this, I have for some years made a specialty of Onion seed, and have all my crops raised under special contract subject to careful supervision. In vitality it is very strong, being carefully tested. The rapid increase in my Onion seed trade among market gardeners and large growers of Onions, many of whom order from twenty-five pounds to one hundred pounds, is the best evidence that my Onion seed is unexcelled in quality. If you use large quantities of Onion seed it will pay you to write me for special prices, stating the amount required. My prices will be as low as good Onion seed can be sold for. Iam not in the market to compete with old and worthless seed, but I am ready and willing to have my prices compared with those of any reliable seed house.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. The most popular of allred Onions, of large size and fine form,skin deep purplish-red; flesh purplish- white; moderately fine-grained and stronger in flavor than the yellow or white Onions. Very productive and an excellent keeper. Immense crops of this Onion are grown for shipment, and it certainly is one of the very best sorts for market. If planted in unsuit- able soil this variety is more inclined to form large necks than the Yellow Danvers, but it is the best in poor, dry soil. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, post- paid.
EXTRA EARLY RED. This variety matures very early. It yields abundantly and is of mild flavor; of medium size, deep-red in color, very close-grained, solid and heavy. This will often form bulbs in cold and mucky soils where other varieties fail. It is highly recommended, particularly for the North and Northwest, as even there it will pro- duced full-sized Onions from the black seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 2 ozs., 85c3 14 1b.; 50c; lb., $1.75, post- paid.
LARGE RED GLOBE. This is a very handsome | EARLY RED GLOBE. Very early and grows to variety, and is deserving of general cultivation.| a good size; is very prolific and keeps well; skin It matures quite early (none of the perfectly| deep red, form good and flavor mild. (Do not globe-shaped Onions are as early as the flat} confound this with Large Red Globe.) Pkt., varieties), grows to a large size; skin deep red; 5c; oz., 15c; 14 |b., 55c; 1b., $2.00, post-paid.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.
flesh fine-grained, mild and tender. Pkt., 5¢;|) WHITE GLOBE ONION. A large globe-shaped ees 20c; 2 02., 89C; oA Ib., 50c; 1b., $1.75, Onion; firm, fine-grained, of mild flavor; keeps A et Special prices for larger quanti- well. This is one of the handsomest Onions ies.
The Onions from which our seed is raised are selected on the following points: Earliness of maturity, extra large size, even and handsome form, thin neck and best keeping qualities. It is the best yielder and has given universal satisfaction. This strain of Globe Danvers is equal to the best standard Onions of its kind in the country. Pkt., 5c; 0z.f@0c; 4% Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75.
YELLOW STRASBURG or DUTCH. One of
the oldest varieties; bulbs quite flat, of good size; skin yellow, of darker color than the Dan- vers; flesh white; of mild flavor; keeps well. This is the variety that formerly was used very extensively for growing Yellow Onion Sets, and, while still good for that purpose, it has, of late years, been largely superseded by the Yellow Danvers. sb kts, OC; ,07., lacs i 1h... 45e; Ibs, $1.50, post-paid.
YELLOW DANVERS ONION.
grown, of beautiful shape, clear, white skin, and commands the highest market price. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 1g lb., 75c;3 1b., $2.50, post-paid by mail.
Our superior stock of this celebrated variety is of fine shape; grows to good size, with thin yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained; mild flavor and excellent quality. It ripens early, frequently producing from six to eight hundred bushels to the acre; keeps well and is considered a splendid sort. Pkt. de; 'oz., 20e7 7 1b. 50: Ib. S150.
| WHITE SILVER SKIN, or WHITE PORTUGAL
Very desirable for family use; flavor mild and pleasant; skin silvery white; of handsome ap- pearance; highly esteemed for pickling when young, also for market in early Winter. This is the variety of which White Onion Sets are SON Way tetas ACs OAs eC sy, 14 UD so WOE es $3.00.
Above prices include postage.
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ONION—Continued.
PRIZETAKER, the Genuine. The handsomest, largest yellow globe Onion. A new variety intro- duced but a few years ago which has proved to be an excellent keeper, of finest flavor, handsome shape and enormous size, many single Onions having been raised to weigh five pounds and over, from seed the first year. It is of the same type as those immense imported Onions which can be seen in fruit stores and always command a very high price. The Prize- taker grows always to a perfect globe shape, with a bright straw-colored skin; the necks are very small, and the Onions always.ripen up hard. Pkt., 5c; 0Z., 25c;
Ly lb., Tic; 1b., $2.25.
MAMMOTH SILVER KING. This mammoth variety is one of the largest in cultivation, aver- aging from fifteen to twenty-two inches in circumference, and often weighing from two and a half to four pounds each. It matures early and is of uniformly large size and fine shape, being flattened, bat, thick....‘he: skinvis-of a ‘beautiful silver-white, flesh snowy and tender, of mild, sweet flavor. We know of no variety of this vegetable which has attracted so much atten- tion as this. Its striking size and handsome appearance, as well as mild flavor, recom- mend it for exhibition at the fairs, for fancy market as well as the home table. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 7d5c3 1b., $2.50.
ITALIAN ONIONS.
Italian Onions are very popu- lar, owing to their quick growth, large size and mild flavor, many sorts mak- ing Onions weighing two tofour pounds from seed the first year. Thesmallest, if set out in the second season, will con- tinue to increase in size, instead of running to seed like the American Onions. They suc- ceed well in every section of the country.
EARLY ROUND HARD WHITE DUTCH. This| NEAPOLITAN MAGGIAJOLA. A large, beauti- is uniformly early, small. round and handsome, | _ ful, silvery-white-skinned variety, of handsome, with an opaque white skin, which does not turn; flat shape, of fine flavor and quality. In May green upon exposure to the sun. ‘hey are very| and June this Onion has almost a monopoly of compact and hard, but at the same time crisp) the markets in Italian towns. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; and brittle, making them the best pickling| 2 ozs., 35c; 14 lb., 60c; Ib., $2.00.
Onion. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 44 Ib., 75c; 1b.,| WHITE ADRIATIC BARLETTA. This variety $2.75. is most distinct on account of its great earliness.
EL PASO, or LARGE MEXICAN. Grows in| It is from two to three weeks earlier than the Mexico to a diameter of six inches, and to a| White Queen. It is of a beautiful waxy-white weight of two or three pounds, and used in color and grows one and a quarter inches in
SIX POUNDS.
T° Sky racssesee:
that region in preference to any other sort. diameter and three-quarters of an inch thick, Color variable from white to light red; flesh| with finely-formed bulbs, slightly flattened at Wate eK OCs OZ. 2G. 1h ibis foes Ib.. the top. Its earliness will highly recommend $2.75. its use as a substitute for Onion sets, and it is
EXTRA EARLY WHITE PEARL. This remark- without a rival for pickles. Pkt., dc; 0z., 25c; able Onion is the earliest and the best of all| 74 !b., 60c; lb., $2.25. the varieties. It grows to an enormous size and| WHITE QUEEN. The bulbs are small, flat, pure shape, of pearly white color, the outer skin] white, and of excellent flavor. Sown in Feb- having a waxy appearance; flesh of pure white,| ruary, they will produce Onions one or two and flavor so mild that it can be eaten like an inches in diameter early in Summer. Sown in apple. It grows with wonderful rapidity, reach-| July they will be ready in Autumn. Excellent ing a fine, large size the first season from seed. for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20¢5) oseuee BEE nc, 76z.,a0e~ 24 Ib, 90c..Jb., 62.75. lb., $2 00. .
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| ONION—Continued.
GIANT WHITE TRIPOLI. ‘Of large size and most beautiful form with fine white skin. The first season from the black seed it will grow an Onion from one to one and a half pounds, but to attain the full size, the bulbs should be set out the following oe Pit:) 0C+ Oz. 20Cs le lb., 60c; lb. , $2 2
RED MAMMOTH mee or BERMUDA RED. Similar in shape and size to the Giant White Tripoli. Skin thin and of a rich blood- red color; flesh white, fine-grained. Pkt., dc oz., 20c; ¥% lb., 60c; 1b., $2.25.
GIANT RED ROCCA. These Onions are of large size, handsome appearance, and mild, delicate flavor, of beautiful round form, the outer skin bright red, while the flesh is white, mild and pleasant. Pkt., 5c, oz.,15c; % 1b., 50c; lb., $1.75.
GIANT WHITE ROCCA. This splendid Italian Onion is one of the handsomest varieties in cul- tivation. It cannot fail to sell readily on market, in competition with the finest Onions imported from Spain and Italy, that command such high prices. It is avery distinct variety, globular in shape, with a beautiful silvery skin; flesh pure white. Pkt.,5c;0z.,20c; % lb., 60c; 1b., $2.25.
MAMMOTH POMPEII, or COPPER KING. Grows to an enormous size; skin of a dark red color, flesh white and unusually mild in flavor. Fine "exhibition and market variety. Pkt., dc; oz., 20c; % |b., 60c;. Ib., $2.00.
GIANT YELLOW ROCCA, or SPANISH KING. Of all the magnificent Italian Onions now in cul- tivation, none are more popular than the Giant Rocca. This variety is of the same fine quality, and grows equally as large as the Red Rocca, which it resembles in every respect, except that the skin is of a beautiful bright yellow color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; \% lb., 60c; lb., $2.00.
TRUE BERMUDA ONION SEED. Our sales of this valuable early variety, the true stock of which is often difficult to obtain, have been in- creasing rapidly each year. These Onions grow to an immense size and are of beautiful form. The skin is very thin; flesh white, fine grained, of mild and pleasant flavor. It will grow an © Onion from one to one and a half pounds from seed, but to attain the full size the bulbs should be set out the following Spring. White or Red. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 830c; 4 Ib. , 85c; 1b., $3.00.
SHALLOT SEED. imported French. Pkt;5 0c; oz., 60c; 14 1b., $2.00.
ONION SETS.
Parties ordering will please state particularly if they want Top Onions or Bottom Sets. To keep them in good condition, they must be spread out thinly in a cool and dry place as soon as re- ceived. We pack them to be carried with safety, but it must be distinctly understood that we are not responsible for any damage that they may sustain in transit. Write for special prices.
YELLOW BOTTOSI SETS........ per quart, 25c WHITE BOTTOII SETS.......... c 25c RED TOP, or BUTTON ONIONS.. fe 25c POTATO ONION SETS........... 4 25c GORENG | oo ckg cote go ek a es ae NEW WHITE SIULTIPLIER..... ae 25c WHITE TOP, or BOTTOM....... af 25c
Boxes, crates and barrels charged at cost price.
OKRA, or GUIIBO.
French, Gombo. German, Esbarer. Spanish, Hibiscus.
This is an annual cultivated for its green seed pods, which are used in soups or stewed and served like asparagus. It is highly esteemed in the South for making Gumbo soup. The pods when young and tender should be sliced in sections and strung on a thread and hung up in the shade to cure like dried apples; in this condition they can be used for soup at any time.
Culture.—Sow the seed thinly in dry, warm soil, in shallow drills two feet apart. After the plants are up, thin them out to nine inches apart; hoe frequently and draw a little earth to the stems as they continue to grow.
DWARF. Early and prolific.
Pkt: oc 302s, ya. 20 Sulb Oc.
10c;
WHITE VELVET OKRA.
WHITE VELVET. Produces pods larger than
any other. They are never prickly to the touch, and always round and smooth, while in other varieties they are either ridged or square-edged. The pods used for food are the large pods. They are very wholesome, quite nutritious, and im- part an agreeable richness to soups and stews. PK. oc?.02z.,,10¢ > 14 Ibi, Z0cis* Ib... (Oc.
TALL. Five-tovsix feets Pkti,.5c3 10z.;: 10c3 44 1b., 20c; lb., 75c.
GOOD Seeds is the most important item to a gardener or farmer. From them the product that brings their profits are produced. Buy our Seeds and increase your profits.
We take as much pains with a five cent order as we do with larger ones.
Try
us and see if we don’t.
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PARSLEY.
French, Persil. German, Petersile. Spanish, Perigil.
Very useful for flavoring soups, stews and for garnishing. The green leaves are used for flavor- ing or they may be dried crisp, rubbed to a powder, and kept until needed.
Culture.—It requires rich, mellow soil. The seed is even slower than parsnip in germinating and should be sown as early as possible in the Spring, in drills one foot apart, and when the plants are well up thin to one foot in the row. When the leaves become old and dull they may be cut off and the plant will start a new growth which will be brighter and better curled. The fern leaved and moss curled varieties make beautiful border
DWARF, EXTRA CURLED, PARSLEY. plants. TRIPLE CURLED, or MYATT’S GARNISH-|TURNIP ROOTED, or HAMBURG. The root, ING. A fine free growing, but not largevariety.| which resembles a small parsnip, is the ediole
The plants bear a great number of leaves, which| portion of this variety, which is extensively are so abundant and so finely curled that they| grown and used for flavoring soups, etc. Pkt., resemble a bunch of moss. The leaves are| 5c3 0z., 10c; %% lb., 25c; Ib., 90c. bright pale green, and exceedingly handsome.|F ERN LEAVED. The leaves are finely cut and Greatly prized for garnishing and table decora- give the plants a feathery, fern-like appear- , tion. One of the) best, variety for market jor|) ance. | Makes a handsome border plant. Pkt., Eats gardens. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; % lb., 25c;| Se; oz., 10c; &% Ib., 20c; Ib., 75c. Ze CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. A compact grow- PLAIN. Leaves plain or flat and very dark| ing, finely cut and much curled variety, of a colored. Itis often preferred on this account! bright green color. Owing to its fine color and and because of its hardiness. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; density of foliage it is much sought after. Pkt., % Ib., 20c; 1b., 75c. 5c; oz.,10c; &% lb., 20c; 1b., 75c.
You should try Dickmann’s Giant Summer Cabbage for an early crop. It will be sure to pay you. See page 20. :
PARSNIP.
German, Pastinake. French, Panais. Spanish, Pastinaca.
Sow as early in Spring as the weather will admit, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering half an inch deep. When well up, thin out to five or six inches apart in the rows. Unlike carrots, they are improved by frost, and it is usual to take up in fall a certain quantity for Winter use, leaving the rest in the ground till Spring, to be dug as ° required. One ounce per 200 feet of drill, five to six pounds in drills for an acre. . MAGNUM BONUM. A wonderfully fine variety recently introduced from England. The flavor is delicious and the flesh tender and sugary. Don’t fail to try it this season if you love WX good Parsnips. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; G38 tb: 20¢ 5 1b.3- oe: :
LARGE WHITE SUGAR. A splendid sort, excellent flavor, tender and ; sweet. One of the best varieties. = EEG oce o7..80cs"t7:1b2, 2063 "Ib., GOCE.
STUDENT. A half long variety of : fine favor. Pkt.,.5cs oz.510c;\4;1b., 20c; 1b., 75c.
HOLLOW CROWN. Roots oblong, ending somewhat abruptly, with a small tap-root, grows mostly below the surface, has a very smooth, clean skin, and is easily distinguished by the leaves arising from a cavity on the top or crown of the root. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; Y ib., 20c; lb., 75c.
NEW MALTESE. Long, smooth and white; fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; &% 1b., 20c; Ib., 70c.
who buy seeds in large quantities are requested to write MARKET GARDENERS for WHOLESALE PRICES. While the prices quoted in this Catalogue are very reasonable, yet frequently we have orders for large quantities of certain seeds (such as Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Cucumber, Melon, Radish, Turnip, etc.), and the purchaser
naturally expects to buy at a price lower than that charged for a single pound.
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See er ge On Seis: 2 | PEPPER.
German, Pfeffer. French, Piment.
Grown largely for pickles. Sow in hot-bed early in April, and transplant to the open ground when the weather is favorable. They should be planted in warm weather, mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. They may also be sown in the open ground when the danger of frost is past.
GULDEN UPRIGHT. Produces the fruit upright| LONG RED CAYENNE. The variety of com- onthe stems. The fruits are large and fully| merce. Pods small, cone-shaped, scarlet red double the size of Golden Dawn, and of a| whenripe. Quite a late variety, the pods are as beautiful rich golden yellow, tinged with blush| frequently used for pickling green as when ripe. red where exposed to the sun. The Peppers are{ Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 1b., $2.50.
mild, and as pleasant to the taste as Ruby King | CHILI. Very small and prolific, generally used Pkt., 5c; oz., 80c; % lb., 65c; 1b., $2.75. for making pepper sauce. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; = Melb., foc; Ibs, $2.5.
RUBY KING. An exceedingly large and hand- some Pepper of mild flavor, the fruits are of a bright ruby red, from four and one-half to six inches long, by nine to twelve inches in circum- ference. It can be sliced for salad or eaten with salt and vinegar like tomatoes and cucumbers. Pkt; 10cs-ezs0es) 4 lb:, foc; Ib.,, 92:50:
CELESTIAL. The plant begins to set its fruits early in the season and continues until frost, branching freely and bearing profusely. The Peppers, when young, are delicate creamy yellow, and ripen to a vivid scarlet, making a plant, when loaded with fruit part of one color and part of the other, an object of the most striking beauty and oddity. They are from two to three inches long and of clear sharp flavor. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 25c; ¥% 1b., 75c; 1b., $2.50.
Spanish, Pimiento.
IMPROVED SWEET MOUNTAIN.
ITIPROVED SWEET MOUNTAIN. A strong|CHERRY RED. Fruit round, of a rich scarlet
grower, very productive and of excellent quality. color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 4 Ib., T5c. The Peppers when young are of a bright deep} LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE. An early
green color, without any shade of purple; when ripe they are of a beautiful red, the flesh is very thick, sweet and mild. They often grow six inches long by four inches in diameter. Our strain of this has been selected with the greatest care, and we know no better seed can be had.
variety of mild flavor, a favorite for pickling and for use in the natural state. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c;
Ye lb., Tdc3 |b., $2 50. GOLDEN DAWN. Of same shape and size as the Large Bell, but of more delicate flavor;
color, yellow. Pkt., 5c3 oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75cs
Pkt., 52; oz., 80c; %{ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. lb., $2.50.
PEAS.
German, £rbse. French, Pois. Spanish, Guizante.
Peas succeed best in light, dry, loamy soil. Early and dwarf sorts require richer soil than the late varieties. If manure is used, let it be old and well rotted, or there will be a rank growth of vines with few pods. Sow the early, smooth, round sorts as early in Spring as the ground can be worked. Seeds of wrinkled varieties are more liable to rot if the ground is cold, and must be planted later. Sow all the varieties quite early, and depend for succession upon the different times of ripening of the various sorts, or from the first sowing, sow every two weeks until June for a succession. After that there is danger of mildew. Discontinue then until August, when a planting of extra early or early sort will often produce a good crop. Sow the seed in single drills, three feet apart for dwarf sorts, and four for tall sorts, or in double drills six or eight inches apart, one inch apart in the drill, and not less than four inches deep, or for the late sorts seven to eight inches deep, since deep planting prevents mildew and prolongs the season. Cultivate well and draw the earth twice to the vines during growth. Stake the tall varieties when they begin to vine. Pick the pods as soon as fit, and allow none to ripen on the vines, as they will then cease bearing. One quart of the small seeded sorts will sow 175 feet of drill. One quart of the large seeded sorts will sow 120 feet of drill.
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES.
EARLY ITAY. An old but popular family variety; ; TOI THUMB. Very dwarf, not exceeding ten seed white; height, two and one-half feet. Pkt.,| inches in the richest soil, productive, of excellent OCs pl., LOC: qt... se. quality. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c; pk., $1.50.
lIcLEAN’S BLUE PETER. (Blue Tom Thumb.) | PHILADELPHIA EXTRA EARLY. (Carter’s One of the earliest and hardiest of the Tom First Crop, or Early Kent.) An excellent variety, Thumb varieties; dark green pods, large Peas of| combining earliness and productiveness; height, excellent quality; a capital bearer; height, nine two and one-half feet. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c3 qt., inches. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c3 pk., $1.50.|. 40c; pk., $1.10; bu., $4.00.
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PEAS—Extra Early Varieties—Continued!
Those marked with a ‘‘%” are Wrinkled Varieties. DICKMANN’S EXTRA EARLY MARKET. The best extra early Pea ever offered. This variety is unequaled for excellence, yield, size of pod and regularity of growth, Height, two feet, or fully six inches dwarfer than the First and Best, or Philadelphia Extra Early, and produces pods of good size, which are well filled with round, smooth Peas of splen- did flavor. It is a prodigious bearer, ripens up so evenly as not to require more than two pickings to clear off the crop, and in this last feature and in its extreme earliness con- sists its great value to market gardeners and truckers. At the same time we know of no Other variety that is more popular in private gardens. Bee. soc: opt, 10c:. apts: Ibe} \qt., 25c; pk., $1.20; bu., $4.50.
RURAL NEW YORKER. In height, two and one-half feet, seed white, slightly dented, of vigorous habit, vine send- ing out two or more lateral branches. The earliest Pea now known to the trade in this country except Dickmann’s Extra Early Market and the Alaska. Pods of fine shape, larger and better filled than any other extra early, con- taining from six to nine Peas of fine quality. Not only the most hardy, but, owing to its branching habits, one of the most prolific extra earlies in cultivation and producing a greater number of Peas to the acre than any other variety. It is also most uniform in growth and ripening, eighty- five per cent can be taken at 3 the first picking. This Pea is the result of years of the most careful selection, and as a first extra early for market gardeners it is unequaled by any other save the Dickmann’s Extra Early Market. Pkt., dc; pt., 15c; qt., 25; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.00.
Bae ONDER This distinct and fine-flavored sort grows only eight to ten inches high, and is also a few days : earlier than ae other wrinkled Be Peas planted June 5th NN. Etre at aa were ready for table in 49 days. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c.
* EXTRA EARLY PREIIUS GEF. A very fine; ALASKA. The earliest blue Pea, very uniform in dwart Pea, of the Little Gem type, on which it} growth. The dark green color of the pods makes is an improvement; larger pods and more pro- it extremely desirable, as it can be carried long ductive. Highly recommended. Taken all-in- distances without loosing color, which quality, all, this is the best and most profitable early| combined with its earliness and uniformity ot wrinkled Pea tor market gardeners, while for ripening, makes it a most desirable extra early family gardens there is none better. Pkt.,10c;| Pea for market gardeners; height, two feet. Pkt.,
pt., 25c; qt., 40c; post-paid. Pk., $1.50. 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.50.
* LAXTON’S ALPHA. The earliest blue wrinkled |*LITTLE GEM. Truly a gem! Unsurpassed, marrow; prolific, of fine flavor; pods large; productive, wrinkled, and of delicious flavor. height, two and one-half feet. Pkt.,10c; pt.,| This variety matures in fifty-four days; grows
25c; qt., 45c; pk., $1.25. twelve to tourteen inches high; no sticks re- DAN’L O’ROURKE. An old early sort, pods well| quired. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c. filled with Peas of good size and quality, height, |} ————oO—#H+———_—.
two and one-halffeet. Pkt.,5c; pt., 15c; qt., 25c.| PRICES GIVEN INCLUDE POSTAGE.
JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
} PEAS—Continued.
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SECOND EARLY AND LATE VARIETIES.
Those marked with a ‘*%’’ are Wrinkled Varieties.
* DICKMANN’S SECOND EARLY MARKET | *McLEAN’S ADVANCER. A green, wrinkled
GARDEN PEAS. This valuable variety is the best and most productive second early Pea on the market. Its fine medium-sized, well-filled pods are ready for picking about a week after our Extra Early. The Peas are larger and more wrinkled when dry, while in delicious flavor they are quite unsurpassed. It is also a pro- digious bearer, having averaged seventy pods to the vine with ordinary field culture, and will produce more pods to the acre than any other Pea in cultivation. The vines grow very uni- formly to a height of two feet and ripen up so evenly that the whole crop can be cleared off in two pickings. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c; gal., 75c; pk., $1.50.
HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN PEA.
*NEW PEA HEROINE. green wrinkled Pea and grows uniformly two to two and a half feet high, coming in between Advancer and Champion of England, and bears
It is a medium early
a profusion of large, long, slightly curved, pointed pods, containing from nine to ten large Peas of finest quality. This new Pea is destined to eclipse Stratagem and Pride of the Market
_ for market purposes, and being nearly as early as the Advancer, will also be more desirable than that well-known variety. In field culture we have known it to ripen and yield double the quantity of Peas that the ordinary varieties do, and hence is an immense cropper. Like many of our most valuable Peas, it is a variety of English origin. All these varieties produce Peas of finest quality, but Heroine excels them all Pkt.; 5c; (pt... 20cs qt.; 35c; gal., foc.
* ABUNDANCE. Plants half dwarf, fifteen to eighteen inches high, pods large size, contain- ing six to eight wrinkled Peas of excellent qual- ity. It ripens second early. Sow the seed much thinner than usual, six inches apart being the proper distance, as it has a remarkable tend- ency to branch. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 40c.
variety, about two and a half feet high, with long pods, which are abundantly produced and and well filled to the end. About the first best second early on the list; excellent flavor. A favorite with canners, a good one for market gardeners as it comes in close after first in mar- ketay Pktiocs pt.20c. dt..40c;
* HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN. A wrinkled variety coming in between the Little Gem and the Advancer. In habit of growth quite distinct. Vines two feet high and very even and regular. A most prolific bearer, outyielding all for height of vine; pods medium size, numerous and well filled with Peas of sweetest flavor. This variety is fast coming into general favor on account of its productiveness and general good qualities, PKL, OC;, pt., 2ocs .gt., 45c.
* EVERBEARING. A new variety, maturing soon after the Gem, and continuing a long time in bearing. Vine stout, about eighteen inches high, bearing at the top six to ten broad pods. Peas wrinkled, large, cook quickly, and very tender; superior flavor, although they are not
ae so sweet assome. Pkt., dc; pt., 20c; qt., Cs
*TELEPHONE. Green, wrinkled; height, three and a half feet; productive; pods usually large size, elegant shape, slightly curved, well filled with Peas of large size, good quality. A great favorite with our local gardeners. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c.
* STRATAGEM. Half dwarf, green wrinkled; two feet; vigorous, branching habit; leaves unusually large size. Under favorable conditions an enor- mous cropper. Pods long, filled with from seven to nine Peas of enormous size. The only fault this Pea has is its tendency to sport some- what, but we think our stock is as pure as any that is offered. Pkt., 5c3-pt., 25c;-qt., 45c.
*PRIDE OF THE MARKET. Vines medium height, stiff, bearing at the top, generally in pairs, a good crop of very large, dark green pods, well filled with large Peas of good flavor. This sort has become verv popular on account of its handsome pods. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 40c.
* CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. Universally ad- mitted as one of the best Peas grown; delicious flavor, profuse bearer of immense pods filled with very large, green wrinkled Peas; height about four feet. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20; qt., 40c.
LARGE BLACK-EYED MARROWFAT. An ex- cellent variety, either for garden or field culture; grows about four feet high, with large and well filled pods. A popular market variety. Pkt., acy pt.; 20°. gts, Soc:
LARGE WHITE MARROWFAT. One of the oldest varieties in cultivation, and a favorite market sort; well liked by farmers who want a late white Pea; grows about four feet high, is well filled with very large pods; Pea of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c.
EDIBLE PODDED SORTS.
All edible podded varieties are used either shelled or cooked in the pods like string beans, which, when young, are very tender and sweet.
DWARF SUGAR (Gray Seeded). Grows about two feet high; productive; seeds large and shriveled; pods are broad, flat, crooked, and con- tain five or six Peas. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 40c.
TALL SUGAR. Tall, productive. Pkt., 5c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c.
MELTING SUGAR. The best sugar Pea, growing five feet in height, larger pods, more prolific and more delicious in quality than the old vari- eties of sugar Peas. The pods are without string, and snap equal to a wax been and are used cooked in the same way. Pkt., 10c; pt., 40c; qt., 75c.
POTATOES.
French, Pomme de Terre.
German, Kartoffel.
We make the selection of seed Potatoes a spe the most reliable growers, and for purity and s NOTICE.—As prices are subject to fluctuation, we
orders as soon as possible after receiving our Manual. Potatoes forwarded as soon as the weather permits, in time for Spring planting. C
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RURAL NEW YORK NO. 2.
special prices on five and ten barrels of one variety.
a rich, sandy loam, but it seems to thrive in almost any soil or climate. feeder, requires a liberal application of manure; if stable manure is to be used, it should be well rotted, and not allowed to come in contact with the tubers. the use of phosphates so manifest as on the Potato, almost invariably the tubers are smoother, brighter,
and freer from rust and the destructive influence of
super -phosphate of lime, and bone- dust, for heavy and wet soils especially, as they promote growth ~ Piant as early in the Spring as the ground can be thoroughly ~
and at the same time prevent disease.
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FIELD PEAS.
Used for field culture only. In their dry state they are used extensively for feeding stock, for making soups and in the manufacture of coffee. They are usually sown broadcast alone or with oats, and either cut and fed green, or left to ripen and then threshed and ground with oats. They are very extensively grown in Canada, and their cultivation is quite largely on the increase
throughout the United States. Our stock is Northern grown. Two and one-half bushels for an wacre. = By —-express or ifreisht,7 pk:, ~G0cs
bu., $2 00. By mail (post-paid), pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c. Special prices on any quantity over a bushel. The market is subject to fluctuation and we prefer to quote rather than make fixed price.
Spanish, Potato o Papas.
cialty. Our stock is grown in the far North, by uperior quality cannot be excelled. PLEASE would request that our customers send in their
All orders will be promptly acknowledged and ustomers residing South can have them shipped at any time during the Winter with little or no risk, but those residing North or West had better wait until the extreme freezing weather is over in March or early April, which will be in ample time for planting © Be freeze Potatoes, when packed in tight barrels, re-_ quires extremely cold weather. We ship each season seed Potatoes to nearly allsections North, East and West, and rarely receive a com- plaint of freezing. We pack our Po- tatoes in large round hoop bar- rels, and make no charge for bags, barrelsorcartage. We will quote Culture.—The soil best suited to the Potato is The Potato being a gross
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POTATOES—Continued.
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worked, in rows three feet apart and one foot in the rows; covering in light, warm soil about four inches, and in cold, wet ground three inches deep; draw the earth to the plants as they advance in
growth.
If an early crop is desired, sprout the tubers, or cut Potatoes, in a light, warm room, from
four to six weeks before planting, then lift carefully and plant out; by this process shoots are obtained that, as soon as planted out in the open ground, will send out roots, and grow more rapidly than if treated in the ordinary way. The soil should be constantly stirred through the season to prevent the
surface from baking.
Many seem to consider it harmful, aiter the Potatoes have set, to disturb the
soil in any way; this is contradicted by the experience of the best growers, who run the cultivator
until the vines are dead.
In some sections ‘‘ flat culture’’ is preferred to ‘‘ridging,’’ especially where
droughts prevail, or the soil is very loose and sandy.
We send you just what you want or refund your money if cut of it, unless you order us to substitute.
NEW POTATO—CARMAN No. 1. The Carman RURAL NEW YORKER No. 2, This new Potato
No. 1 Potato has caused more sensations among |
growers than any Potato yetintroduced. Its main features are its earliness and uniform size, while for a heavy yielder it can not be excelled. It is
of an oval shape, but somewhat flattened, resem-_ bling Rural New Yorker No. 2; has but few eyes, | which are very shallow, the flesh being peculiarly |
white and of excellent quality. Blights less than
any other known variety, and with a season any |
way favorable for growth, small Potatoes are very scarce.
as soon as they receive this Catalogue. 1 lb., post-paid, 25c; 14 pk., 7c; pk., $1.25; % bu., $2.25; bu., $4.00.
THE FREEMAN POTATO. This new extra early
variety was first introduced three years since.
under the broad claim of being the greatest Potato introduced since the Early Rose. It has
made a wonderful record, giving enormous.
yields in all sections where grown, being fully equal to the old Snowflake in eating qualities. It will pay every market gardener to plant The Freeman. Our crop is grown from seed stock
obtained from the introducer, and guaranteed |
to be true and genuine. Pk., $1.35; bu., $2 50; bbl., $5.00; 10 bbls. and over, $4.50 per bbl. by freight or express.
EARLY OHIO. A seedling of the Early Rose, It is round and),
ripens about a week earlier. oblong in shape, of vigorous growth and ex- cellent qoality. Pk b0c: bu. $1.50; $3.50.
OHIO JUNIOR. Closely resembling its parent,
the Early Ohio, but is rather rounder and said | A good keeper and of | excellent quality. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.00; bbl., |
to be more productive.
$4.50.
EARLY PURITAN. A first-class early Potato, of handsome, oblong shape; flesh pure white; matures with the Early Rose. $2.00; bbl., $4.50.
MAMMOTH PEARL. A medium late variety. Of good quality; skin and flesh white; very productive and a good keeper. Pk., 60c; bu., $1.75; bbl., $4.25.
BURBANK’S SEEDLING. A _ white-skinned,
_ medium early variety, with few eyes; flesh fine grained and of excellent flavor; producing a large crop of marketable Potatoes. Pk., 60c; bu., $1.75; bbl., $4.25. .
Our stock of this Potato is limited, | and all who wish a supply had better send for it |
bbl., |
Pk., 75c; bu., |
originated on the experimental grounds of The feural New Yorker, and although only intro- . duced in 1889, has already created quite a furore among Potato growers. As the agricultural papers have contained so many remarkable re- ports, it is only necessary to say a few words descriptive of its merits. It is of very distinct | and handsome appearance; the tubers are of large size, with remarkable smoothness of skin; the eyes are few, distinct and shallow. It is of extreme whiteness, both of skin and flesh, and unexcelled table qualities. It has great vigor in growth and soliuity of tuber, which enables it to resist disease to a remarkable degree. Thor- oughly tested throughout America and Europe, it has proved to be one of the most valuable varieties, Pk., 85c; bu., $2.25; bbl., $5.00.
CLARK’S No. 1. An early sort resembling Early | Rose, but considered more prolific. It cooks mealy, is of excellent flavor, of first quality, and _ is a profitable variety for the farmer or market | gardener. Pk., 60c; bu., $1.75; bbl., $4.25.
|\CHAS. DOWNING. A new Potato having ster- ling merit, hardy and productive, and possessing the highest quality for eating. Although early in ripening it isa good keeper. Medium size, slightly flattened oval shape, light lemon color, with smooth skin. Eyes few, small, and near]
even with the surface. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.00; bbl., $4.50.
BEAUTY OF HEBRON. A little earlier than Early Rose, very productive, of excellent quality; a good keeper. Pk.,60c; bu., $1.75; bbl., $4.25.
‘THE THORBURN. Earliest and best of all productive sorts. A seedling of Beauty of Hebron, which it resembles; quality is unsur- passed. 224) *pk.,) 20c. 2° pk,’ *3bc:” bu., $1250 bbl., $3 50.
BURBANK (Late). The well-known late Potato. | Always a ready seller on the market on account of its fine appearance and splendid keeping qualities. Our stock is pure and selected. Pk., 50c; bu., $1.75; bbl., $3.00.
WHITE STAR. A medium early variety of the very best quality and appearance. Large, ob- long, uniform-sized tubers, remarkably pro- ductive; of excellent keeping qualities. Pk., 60c; bu., $1 75; bbl., $4.25.
EMPIRE STATE. An excellent Potato. Skin smooth, white; eyes close to the surface, flesh pure white, and cooks dry and mealy. A heavy cropper, Pk., 75c; bu., $2.00; bbl., $4.50.
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POTATOES—Continued.
EARLY ROSE. A leading variety for earliness,; CROWN JEWEL. This is a seedling of the quality and productiveness. Pk., 60c; bu.,$1.25;| Early Ohio, and partakes of the excellent quali- bbl., $3.00. ties of that variety, while it is at least a week
GREEN MOUNTAIN. A prolific late variety,| earlier and vastly more productive. It is a skin white, smooth, eyes shallow and few in beautiful Potato; skin white and smooth, eyes number. Of large size and a good keeper.| shallow but strong, flesh pure white and floury. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.00; bbl., $4.50. Pk., 50c; bu., $1.50; bbl., $3.50. |
In addition to this list I can also supply a choice stock of Ajax, Peerless, Dakota Red, Snowflake, Colorado Red and White Elephant at the market prices.
PRICES ON ALL POTATOES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
SWEET POTATOES.
One hundred Sweet Potato Plants well attended to will produce several bushels of tubers, and should be grown by every one that has a kitchen garden. Price 75c per 100, post-paid.
EARLY RED JERSEY. EARLY YELLOW JERSEY. YELLOW NANSEMOND. RED NANSEMOND. EARLY RED BERMUDA. SOUTHERN WHITE QUEEN.
Prices on Application.
PEANUTS.
VIRGINIA PEANUTS. Peanuts are easily grown, and every one should plant a few for themselves and the children. This very desirable variety is early, the most hardy, very prolific, and of the best quality. Plant as soon as the ground becomes warm, from two to three feet apart each way, four or five to the hill, covering two or three inches. The soil should be deep and mellow, and well broken up, so as to be ready for planting soon after frost is over. April is a suitable time. They produce twenty-five to seventy bushels per acre, and are as easily cultivated as corn. Pkt., large, 10c; 1b., post-paid, 30c. /
PUMPKIN.
German, Kurbis. French, Courge. Spanish, Calabaza.
Pumpkins are now principally cultivated for agricultural purposes. They are usually planted in fields of corn or potatoes, but may be profitably raised in fields by themselves. Sow first of May in hills eight feet apart.
JAPANESE PIE PUMPKIN. The seeds of this{ CONNECTICUT FIELD. The popular variety for new variety are most curiously marked with| field culture and stock raising; very productive. characters, which greatly resemble Japanese} Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; ¥% 1b., 15c; 1b., 40c. hieroglyphics, and have the appearance of having been the work of some skilled workman, rather than that nature herself wrought them; the outer edge of the seed is a dark shade of brown, and looks as though it had been highly polished. The flesh is very thick, being almost solid, on account of the seed cavity being so small. They are fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor, very hardy and productive, and keep well until late in the Spring. For making pies and custards they are extremely fine. When cooked it has somewhat the appearance of a sweet potato, but is much more palatable. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ab. 20e2 Dis Oc:
CROOKNECK. This variety much resembles the a Winter Crookneck Squash, and is a great favorite DIRGE CHEEr in the Southern States. Of large size, salmon-| LARGE CHEESE. The very best variety for colored flesh, outside skin white, striped and cooking purposes. Flesh thick, yellow, fine
mottled green. Very productive. Pkt., 5c; OF; grained and of superior flavor. Hardy and pro- | 10c; 34 lb., 20c; 1b., 70c. ductive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 60c. ©
We keep everything in Stock you find in this Catalogue.
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PUMPKIN—Continued.
MAMMOTH CHILI. Really a squash, but it} ETAMPES MAMMOTH RED. In proper soil, looks more like a Pumpkin, and we list it here and under careful cultivation, it very often so as to have the Mammoth Pumpkins together, attains mammoth weights. Its appearance, of a This is the largest of the squash family, and bright, glossy red color and smooth surface, is attains the most astonishing weights. Many} wonderfully attractive, and for exhibition pur- specimens have been grown reaching nearly| poses cannot be surpassed. It is thick-meated, 300 pounds, and from 100 to 200 pounds is a|_ rich in color, early to mature and of fine quality. common weight with ordinary culture. Our| Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; ¥Y% 1b., 80c; 1b., $1.00. seed has been selected from the large and per- ; fect specimens only. The flesh is Sich yellow, SP Nhs ily ee Nate? round, a little very thick and of excellent quality, highly . "ee so mre saan EE eo Painless OVS ea nutritious. They are: profitable to grow for get oF SAS eeding. Pkt, 5c; 0z., 10c; stock feeding. Its general appearance being 74, \b., lic; Ib., 40c. round and flattened at either end, the skin| WAMMOTH TOURS. A very productive French smooth, with wide fissures, color a rick ee. variety, which grows to an immense size, speci- yellow. Keeps well throughout the Winter.; mens often weighing 200 pounds and over. Pkt., dc; 0z., 10c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.40. | Wsetul stor stock feeding. | Pkt. ioe; ez, )L0Ge
I ° NANTUCKET. Hard shell, one of the best keepers, Albee 1D, Sha: very prolific, the great favorite in the East. The| TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO. Of medium
celebrated Yankee pies owe their delicious flavor size, pear-shaped, color creamy white, lightly
toit. Skin, dark green, flesh, rich orange-yellow,| striped with green, flesh thick, creamy white, and very thick. Average weight, twelve pounds. fine grained, dry, brittle and of excellent flavor. Pct OC 02... 10Cs aloe oc. 1D eioc. PK 0Cs, 02. 10e3 Yolb- oes lbs, (Oc. RHUBARB, or PIE-PLANT. German, Rhubarber. French, Rhubarbe. Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo.
Rhubarb, familiarly known as Pie-plant, or Wine-plant, is cultivated in gardens for its leaf stalks, which are used for pies and tarts. Immense quantities are now annually soid in all the large markets, No private garden should be without it. Culture.—Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, some- what retentive soil. The richer its condition, and the deeper it is stirred the better. Sow in drills an inch deep, and thin out the plants to six inches apart. In the fall trench a piece of ground and manure it well; then transplant the young plants into it three feet apart each way. Cover with leaves or litter the first winter, and give a dressing of coarse manure every fall. The stalks should not be plucked until the third year, and the plant never allowed to exhaust itself by running to seed. Our seed is saved from selected plants of Linnzus, Victoria, Giant and other improved sorts. Like the seeds of fruit trees, Rhubarb seed cannot be relied upon to reproduce the same variety. We also have the roots for sale of any sort at twenty-five cents each, by express or freight.
NEW GIANT. It is immensely productive, one | of the earliest, and has a rich, spicy flavor, very similar to the gooseberry when used so plesjand; tarts.) Pkt., 5¢;oz., locs Yj lb., (5c; CO ae Early and tender. Pkt., 5c; o2z.,
VICTORIA. Very large; later than the Linnzus. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; 4% 1b., 60c; Ib., $1.75.
lb., $2.20. 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 1b., $1.75 RADISH. German, fettig, Radieschen. French, Radis, Rave, Petite Rave. Spanish, Rabano.
Radishes thrive best in a light sandy loam; heavy or clayey soils not only delay their maturity, but produce crops much inferior both in appearance and flavor. For a successive supply sow from the middle of March until September, at intervals of two or three weeks. For an early supply they may be sown in a hot-bed in February, care being taken to give plenty of ventilation, otherwise they will run to leaves. One ounce for one hundred feet of drill; nine to ten pounds in drills for an acre.
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, FORCING. This has a small top and is as early as any variety in cultivation, making it one of the best for forcing. Roots fit for use may be had in three weeks or less from time of sowing. Roots small, globular, deep rich red color; flesh white, crisp and tender when young. May be planted very closely owing to its small tops. Pkt., Hesro2., 10c3) 4 lbs, 2Zoes21ps, SOc.
DARK BLOOD RED TURNIP. Top very small and compact. Roots spherical or thick turnip-shaped; color very deep red, but white flesh.
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, It remains hard a little longer than most forcing sorts. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; FORCING RADISH. ly lb., 25c; 1b., 80c.
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RADISH—Continued.
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIPPED, | EARLY LONG SCARLET, SHORT TOP, IM=
FORCING. A beautiful variety, deep scarlet, with white tip. It isvery ornamental for table use and is becoming very popular as a market va- riety. Fully as early as Seat wet. (ir nips as smaJl atop and may be planted as closely, more attractive in appearance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing Radish. shkt. i Ocr O70 Wes VA Wars siUreo Wore Shiver EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. This variety makes roots fit to pull early, but they are much larger when full size and for this reason they are very popular in some markets. Roots round or slightly olive- shaped; color rich, deep scarlet; flesh white and tender. We recommend this especially to gardeners whose markets demands a large, round Radish, wekt- woes oz. 10cs 4) lbe a0cs db. 90c.
EARLY SCARLET OLIVE=SHAPED. In the form of an olive, terminating in a very slim tap- root. Skin scarlet, neck small, flesh rose-colored, tender and excellent. Early and well adapted for forcing or general eErop,, Sekt, Oc: oz., 10c; Th NORCO Mops collier
FRENCH BREAKFAST. A medium size Radish, olive-shaped, small! top, of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of a, beautiful scarlet color, except near the tip, which is pure white. A splendid OLIVE-SHAPED SCARLET. variety for the table on account of its excellent qualities and its beautiful color. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; 14 |b., 20c; lb., 75c.
fel EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIPPED. One of the handsomest of the turnip Rad- ishes andagreatfavorite in many large markets, for early plant- ing outdoors. While it is not a distinctly forcing Radish, it is but little later than the best of that class and will give entire satisfaction where extreme ear- liness is not the primary object. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90c.
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIPPED.
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SSS WOOD’S EARLY FRAME. A splendid forcing variety, earlier than the Long Scarlet, shape not =i quite so long and has a smaller
top. Pkt., oc; ‘oz,, 10c; 4 Ib.,
WHITE WINTER. 30c; Ib., 65c.
GOLDEN GLOBE. A fine variety, use in from four to six weeks after sowing, and is a great improvement on the old Yellow Turnip Radish, both color and quality being much finer. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % lb., 25c3 1b., 90c.
PROVED. This is a standard variety for private garden or market use, particularly for outdoor — culture. It grows six or seven inches long, half out of the ground, is uniformly straight and ~ smooth, is very brittle and crisp, and of quick growth; color, bright scarlet, top small. Pkt., Sej7oz:, 10cs- 4 1b-) 20. lb 0c:
LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET, WHITE TIP= PED. The brightest and handsomest scarlet | color we have seen in any Radish. We think this variety is a de- i ih | cided improvement in earliness and color over other varieties of this class. It makes roots fit for use in about twenty-five days, when planted outdoors. It has a small top and no tendency to necki- ness; it is mild flavored when grownout of doors, may be used for forcing or planting outdoors; grows to the same size as Wood’s Frame. Market gardeners should use this for early planting, as its color alone will makelit sell; (\Pkt.; 5c; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., / 20c; 1b., 75c. WHITE STUTTGART. |
CHARTIER. A variety of the Long Scarlet. It is _ exceedingly handsome and attractive, being of a deep crimson color at the top, and blending off to almost white at the bottom. It is very tender, — and remains so for a long time after attaining its growth, an important feature to the gardener. — Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 80c; 1b., $1.00.
GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. This is one of | the most popular of the new varieties, withstand- ing the severest heat of the South, and growing to a large size, always retaining its fine quality and flavor. It is of quick growth, producing roots as large as a Winter Radish, in five to eight weeks after being sown. Its flesh and skin are of a beautiful snowy white, firm and brittle and never pithy. They may be used at any stage. es growth, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% Ib., 20c; Ib.,
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EARLY WHITE TURNIP. Pure white in color, with a very small top; flesh pure white and semi- oe ene Pkt., 5c; oz., L0c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib.,
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LONG WHITE NAPLES. An early variety. The
Skin is white, flesh fine grained, crisp and of
very good flavor, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; \¥ Ib., 25c; Ib., 90c.
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RADISH—Continued.
WHITE STRASBURG. This is considered one} ST. LOUIS WHITE SUMMER. This Radish of the best Summer Radishes in cultivation. The| has taken a leading place with our market and roots are of handsome shape; both flesh andskin| family gardeners. It is the earliest, largest are pure white. They are very tender and crisp| white Radish known. Owing to their beautiful and remain so even when the roots become large half-long shape and fine appearance they readily and old. It is valuable alike for family and| sell at double the prices of ordinary varieties,
Quality very superior, and they hold their fine eating condition four or five weeks after being fit to pull. They stand heat and drought to a re- markable extent; small top and slow to run to seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % 1b., 25c; lb., 85c.
NEWCOM. This is considered one of the best
Summer Radishesin cultivation. The roots are of handsome shape; both flesh and skin are pure white. They are very tender and crisp and re- main so even when the roots become large and old. Itis valuable alike for family and market garden use. It can be used in six weeks from the time of sowing, when it has reached but two- thirds its size, or if allowed to continue growth it can be used for a month or more afterward without loosing its superior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c3; 1% lb., 30c; 1b., $1.00.
It can be used in six weeks| LARGE WHITE SUMMER TURNIP. One of
market garden use,
from the time of sowing, when it has reached but two-thirds its size, or if allowed to continue growth it can be used for a month or more after- ward without loosing its superior quality. Pkt., Sc; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 75c.
the earliest of the Summer varieties, coming to a usable size in forty days from sowing. Root round, smooth, very white and handsome. Flesh crisp, tender and rather pungent in flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; YY Ib., 20c; 1b., 75c.
RADISH—Winter Varieties.
Sown in the Summer and used in the Fall, or put away same as turnips for Winter use;
store in the cellar.
LONG BLACK SPANISH. This variety grows;CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. A general
six or eight inches long, and about o1ie and one- half inches through at top; skin black; flesh white, and.of firm texture.: Pkt., ac; 0z., 10c; 14 \b., 25c; I1b., 85c.
favorite and grown extensively by the Chinese gardeners in California; it is eight to twelve inches long, and from two to three inches in diameter; white, solid and of good flavor. Pkt.,
5e3, oz. 10cs> Yb. , 256; Ibs. 61.00.
CHINESE ROSE WINTER (Scarlet China). A bright rose-colored Winter variety. Of excellent quality, certainly one of the best, and would be
grown generally by Radish growers if better known. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 lb., 25c; Ib., 90c.
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Similar to the above, except in shape. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 8c.
LONG WHITE SPANISH. Mild in flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; XY lb., 25c; Ib., 80c.
REMEMBER. On all Orders for Seeds in Packets (whether Vegetable, Farm or Flower Seeds), the purchaser may select twenty-five cents’ worth extra for each One Dollar sext us. Thus any one sending us $1.00, can select seeds in packets amounting to $1.25; for $2.00, seeds in packets to the value of $2.50; for $3.00, to the value of $3.75, and so on. This discount applies only to seeds in packets, purchaser’s selection, and does not apply to seeds by weight or measure.
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SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT.
French, Salsijis. Spanish, Ostra Vegetal.
German, Bocksbart.
The Oyster Plant succeeds best in light, well-enriched mellow soil, which, previous to sowing the seeds, should be stirred to a depth of eighteen inches. Sow early in Spring in drills fifteen inches apart; cover the seeds - with fine soil an inch and a half in depth, and, when the plants are strong - enough, thin out to six inches apart. 7 | WHITE FRENCH. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14 1b., 30c; Ib., $1.00. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. A new and x
improved type, producing roots of nearly double the size and weight of the old variety, and of equally good quality. It has been extensively grown for the markets of many of the large cities, entirely superseding the old sort. Pkt., 5c: oz. 10c; Yj lb., doc; 1b.5 $1.30.
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SCORZONERA, or BLACK OYSTER PLANT.
This vegetable requires the same treatment as salsify, which it nearly resembles; it is not, how- ever, so generally esteemed. Sow in drills eight- een inches apart, and thin out to nine inches
fronmmeplant to) plant. Ekt.,-oCcs (0z., loc; 2701p.
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY. 40c; lb., $1.50. SCORZONERA.
If our American Stock Food does not give you the desired results let us | know and we will refund you the money you paid for it.’ : |
SPINACH.
German, Spinat. French, Epinard. Spanish, Espinaca.
This is a very important crop in our market gardens, and is one of the most easily managed of | all vegetables, requiring but little culture, and may be had fit for use the entire season. The main crop is sown in September. It is sometimes covered up in exposed places with straw or salt hay during Winter, which prevents it from being cut with the frost; but in sheltered fields there is no necessity for covering. For Summer use it may be sown at intervals of two or three weeks, from
April to August. Spinach is best de-
veloped and most tender and succulent
“e when grown in rich soil. One ounce id for 100 feet of drill. Ten to twelve GL pounds in drills for one acre. ay SW, = ROUND THICK-LEAVED, Pkt., 5¢} ae ae - %& lb., 15c; Ib., 25c. es U7 — MIPROVED THICK LEAF (Viro~ ba N<é ASS Sa flay). A decided improvement on CW a Se Round Summer. Has very large, thick leaves, of greater substance.
Pkt. bcs 34 Ib., T5c; 1b., 35¢. ii
Our Seeds won ELEVEN FIRST PREMIUMS at the great St. Louis Fair.
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| SPINACH—Continued.
PRICKLY SEEDED. The hardiest of all, there- | CURLED=-LEAVED SAVOY (Bloomsdale).— fore the best where the Winters are severe. Oz., The earliest variety, of upright growth; fine, oc; 44 lb., 1léc; 1b., 40c. large, tender savoyed leaves. This variety grows
5 quick, but will not stand long. Pkt., 5c; 4% lb., 10¢3-lb:,)35c:
LONG=STANDING. An improved strain; later in going to seed than any other; especially de- sirable for market gardeners. Pkt., 5c.; 1g Ib., les bs 2a:
NEW ZEALAND. This variety withstands the heat and drouth and produces leaves in great abundance throughout the Summer in the hottest climates, where ordinary Spinach will not do well; should be raised in heat and transplanted three feet apart each way, into light, rich
SS ee soi. “Pkt.,\ 5c; 0z., 10c; 1% ‘Ih., *80c; 1b, SPINACH, SAVOY LEAVED. $1.00.
SQUASH.
German, Speise Kuerbis. French, Courge. Spanish, Calabasa Tomtanera.
The Squash is one of the most nutritious and valuable of all our garden vegetables. The Summer varieties come to the table early in the season, while the Winter sorts can be had in perfection from August until the Summer varieties are again in condition. Few farmers appreciate the value of Winter Squash as food for stock. We think that an acre of Squash, costing no more to cultivate and much less to secure, will give as much food available for feeding stock as an acre of a en corn, and we strongly urge our readers to SOY) try a ‘‘ patch”’ for this purpose. AN
Culture.—The plants are very tender and sensitive to cold, and planting must be delayed until settled warm weather. The general principles of culture are the same as those given for cucumbers and melons, but the plants are less particular as to soil. The Summer varieties should be planted four feet apart each way, and the Winter sorts eight feet. Three plants are sufficient for a hill. Care should be taken not to break the stems from the Squashes intended for Winter use, as the slightest injury will increase their liability ce to decay. SS —— EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. Similar in; EARLY YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP. An early
form to the Early Yellow, but with a clear white flat, scalloped-shaped variety, color yellow, flesh skin, and more tender and delicate flesh. By pale yellow and well flavored; very productive;
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many considered the best of the Summer varie- used when young and tender. Pkt., 5c; 0z,, ties: © Pkt...0c3,02., 10c3 4 Ib, 2oc7"1b:. 75c. \. 10e3 "27 Ibs 2oc3) lbs, ioc:
WHITE PINEAPPLE. This new variety has at- |CANADA WINTER CROOKNECK. A _ well- tracted much attention, owing to its peculiar| known kind, sure to produce a crop, its strong shape. The skin and flesh are of a pure creamy growing vines suffering less from insects than white color, flesh fine grained and of excellent | many other sorts. Neck long and solid, yields flavor, resembling the cocoanut when made into | well, excellent for pies, good for feeding stock.
pies or custards. They can be used any time Pkts, Se 370z., 10cs stb. oes pe (oc.
during growth, and after maturing make an| MARBLEHEAD. This Squash resembles the excellent Autumn and Winter sort. They are Hubbard, but it is alittle more elongated. Shell
remarkably strong growers, each vine producing is an attractive light blue. Its combination of generally from ten to fifteen perfect fruits.| sweetness, dryness and delicious flavor is re- Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; 34 |b., 25c; 1b., 7dc. markable. Yields equal to the Hubbard, and its
ESSEX HYBRID, or AMERICAN TURBAN. keeping qualities are said to_be better. Pkt., This variety is one of the finest grained and| 9c; 0z., 10c; % \b., 25c; 1b., 75c. sweetest of the Squash family. Specimens kept} MAMMOTH CHILI. The largest of the Squash until June as sound and good as when gathered | . family, specimens often weighing two hundred in the Fall. The flesh isvery thick, rich colored pounds andover. Flesh is a rich orange yellow, and solid. It ripens early and is one of the very thick and of good quality, very nutritious most productive. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; 1% lb., 25c; and profitable for stock feeding. Pkt., 10c; lb., 7c. oz., 20c; 4 |b., 50c; 1b., $1.50.
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SQUASH-— Continued.
MEXICAN BANANA. Originated by crossing imported varieties. It is sweet, rich, finest grained meat, good keeper, and the heaviest for the size of any ever grown. The size is from two to three feet long, and weighs from thirty to fifty pounds. Dark green color, mag- nificent bearers; for Fall and Winter use. Pkt., be; 02., 10cs 8% 1b... 35c; dhi, $1.25.
BOSTON TIARROW. Extensively grown and most profitable for Winter use and canning. Flesh orange, fine grained; splendid for pies and as a Winter keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; YY slb., 20c; 1b., 5c.
GIANT BUSH SUMMER CROOKNECK. This magnificent strain has been brought about by years of painstaking selection. It is a beautiful bright yellow and twice as large as the ordinary Summer Crookneck, far more warty, and sev- eral days earlier; keeps bearing all summer and commands good prices, hence a very desirable Squash for the market or private garden. Pkt., Be O0z-,.0c; Yiilb. 30¢% Ib. 1.00.
VEGETABLE TIARROW. A favorite English sort. The fruit is very variable in size, from nine to eighteen inches in length and from four to six inches in diameter. Skin a greenish- yellow, flesh white, soft and of rich flavor. Plant eight feet apart. lb., 50c; 1b., $1.50.
Bkt. Ce. O2..010Cs a
EARLY PROLIFIC ORANGE TARROW. This vaciety ripens two weeks ahead of the Boston Marrow, and excels it in productiveness and keeping qualities. Of very handsome color, medium in size, sweet flavor, with thick high colored orange flesh, fine grained and dry when cooked. Growing very quickly, it does well when planted as a second crop, following early peas, potatoes, etc. Pkt., 5c; oz., 102; & Ib., 206; IbRe roc.
SIBLEY, or PIKE’S PEAK. The shell is pale green in color, very hard and flinty, but so very thin and smooth as to occasion the least possible waste in baking. The flesh is solid and thick, a vivid brilliant orange color, dry and of a rich delicate flavor. They range in weight from eight to eleven pounds. Vine remarkably vigor- ous, and ripens its fruit simultaneously with the Hubbard. In productiveness is decidedly su- perior to both the Hubbard and Marblehead, and ripens its fruit so evenly that nearly the whole crop may be gathered at one picking. In its keeping qualities it excels, in a good dry cellar remaining perfectly sound until the last of March. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;°% Nb. 20c sspears
HUBBARD. A general favorite and one of the best table varieties of large size, flesh fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz), f0c32) tb. 25% Ib. wioG.
SEA-KALE.
German, Seekohl Meerkohl.
Cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as Asparagus. winter by planting the roots closely in a warm cellar before frest. feet apart, thin out to six inches, and the next Spring plant in hills three feet apart.
French, Crambe Maritime.
Spanish, Breton de Mar.
A supply may be had all Sow one inch deep, in drills two As this vegetable
is only used, when blanched, like celery, the plants must be excluded from the light by covering up
with leaves or litter.
Bk. .1965072...20e" 27lb.. 50c5 1b., $1.75.
SORREL.
Of the easiest growth, Sorrel is cultivated for its leaves, which possess a very fine flavor boiled
and served like spinach.
It also makes delicious soup.
BROAD-LEAVED FRENCH. This is the best variety; large leaves of a pale color. this in France that whole fields of it are grown around Paris. Pkt.,5c; oz., 15c; 4 Ib., 50c;
So popular is lb., $1.50.
TOBACCO SEED.
Culture — The seed should be sown very early in the Spring, and as early as possible after the
danger of frost is over.
When the plants are about six inches high, transplant into rows four feet
apart each way and cultivate thoroughly with plow and hoe.
GOLD LEAF. A cross between the Yellow Prior and Oronoko; good either for wrappers or fillers. 0z., 25c; \% lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.
WHITE BURLEY. A Western variety, which produces one of the most fashionable types for manufacturing and cutting. Oz., 25c; ¥% Ib., 75c; lb., $2 50. .
YELLOW PRIOR. A good variety for bright, yellow grades. Oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; Ib., $2 50.
THE MISSOURI BROAD LEAF. This is a well- known standard sort. Oz., 25c; \% Ib., 75c 3 lb., $2 50.
HAVANA. Commands a high price for cigar stock. Oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 1lb., $2 50.
BIG ORONOKO. A favorite Virginia variety. Oz.,.25c%4 lb., (oe5 lib. G2 50:
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. This variety is a Staple crop. O2z., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 1b., $2.50.
PACKETS OF ANY SORT, EACH 5 CENTS.
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TOMATO.
German, Liebesapfel.
Tomato Culture.—For very early fruit the seed should be sown in a hot-bed about the first - week in March, in drills five inches apart and one-half inch deep. Sufficient plants for a small garden may be started by sowing a few seeds in a shallow box or a flower pot, and placing in a sunny window in the house. When the plants are about three or four inches high they should be set out four or five inches apart, in another hot-bed, or cold frame, or re- moved into small pots, allowing a single plant toapot. Expose to the airas much as possible to harden, and about the middle of- May the plants may be set in the open ground, at a distance of four or five feet each way. Water freely (ate the ) time) of transplanting, and shelter from the sun a few days, until the plants are established. Culti- vate thoroughly as long as the vines will permit. Tomatoes will admit of training to stakes or trellises of various kinds, and the fruit is very much improved, not only in appearance but in quality. This mode of culti- vation is quite common among gardeners who grow for early market. The usual method is to set’one strong plant to a stake, using stakes five to seven feet high, tying the plants up with wool or other strong soft twine, pruning out quite freely as the vines advance in growth. By adopting this method the plants may be set much closer than in the ordinary way. For fine, large specimens of high color and attractive appearance generally, grow the clusters of fruit in paper sacks, as is commonly practiced by grape growers. ‘The sacks should be put on when the Tomatoes are about three-fourths grown. One ounce of seed produces usually about 1,500 plants. gg,
==es NEW STONE. The New Stone ripens for main |
crop, very large, of bright scarlet color, very | smooth, with occasionally a specimen very | slightly octagon-shaped, ripening evenly to the) stem without a crack, exceedingly solid and firm fleshed (as its name indicates), is an ex- | cellent shipper, quality the very best, fine for) canning, a good keeper, without hard core, | not subject to rot, its appearance on market remarkably attractive; a heavy variety; its vines | and foliage rank and robust, heavily loaded.
kit, oc; oz., 20c3: Yelb., 7oc3) Ib.,.$3.00. ATLANTIC PRIZE. The very earliest of all Tomatoes. Tnis Tomato ripens ahead of all others. It is the result of many years’ careful | selection by one of the most successful Tomato growers of Atlantic County, New Jersey. The | vines grow strong, stiff and very rapidly, setting | the crown fruit when quite young, the buds ap- | pearing before the plant is four inches high. The fruit is borne in immense clusters. Each vine produces from sixty to eighty large, per- fect Tomatees, very solid and of the finest quality, being unusually free from core and
French, Tomate. Spanish, Yomate.
NEW STONE.
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ROYAL RED, {-3 Size. ROYAL RED. Royal Red is a first-class main
seeds. Another great feature, besides extreme earliness, and one which must prove of great advantage to all Tomato growers and market gardeners, is that when first fruiting it ripens more evenly and abundantly than any other Tomato grown. It is by far the most valuable first early market variety ever introduced. Pkt., Sc; 0z., 2oc; 14 lb., 75c; 1b., $2.50
crop variety for the shipper, market and private gardener, and of special value to the canner and catsup-maker. Of late years quite a demand has sprung up fora Tomato without any purple tinge and of a deeper red than any variety now on the market, and the beautiful red color of both skin and flesh of Royal Red is what is desired. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; 14 |lb., 60c; lb., $2.25.
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LARGE ROUND YELLOW. A good yellow sort of first-class quality; its superior flavor has brought it into favor as a table fruit. It is solid, smooth, free from ridges, large in size, ripens
early, and is a very handsome sort; in fact, by |»
far the most beautiful yellow variety. None ex- cel it for eating raw or slicing. The handsome golden-yellow slices make a beautiful contrast in a dish with red sorts, has very little acid and the quality is excellent; makes beautiful preserves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; Yy lb., 75c; 1b., $2.75.
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LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY. This excellent variety is a decided favorite for either the home market or for shipping purposes, and contains more of the essential points than that of any other one variety, being early, hardy, a strong grower, productive, large size, always smooth, flesh solid, and of excellent quality. The color is quite dis- | tinct from any other sort, being a very glossy crimson with a slight tinge of purple. It grows in clusters of four or five large fruits, retaining its large size late in the season. This is an essential point in its favor, as many other good sorts decrease in size at least one-half before the season is over. It ripens with the Acme and Perfection, and is entirely free from ribbed and elongated fruit, being perfect in shape, besides having a thick skin and few seeds. It seldom cracks after rain like many of the thin
LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY.
JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
TOMATO—Continued.
| or less decayed.
skinned sorts. For shipping and early market it cannot be excelled, on account of solidity, toughness of skin, and especially handsome color; can be picked quite green, will look well and ripen up nicely, and keep for a week after it is ripe, hence a great favorite with shippers. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 2523; Y% 1lb., $1.00; 1b., $3.00. |
TURNER’S HYBRID or MIKADO. The largest purple-fruited Tomato, weighing as high as twenty-eight ounces, average weight is probably not less than twelve ounces; vines large, coarse growing, leaves entire, like the potato plant; very productive; early for so large a Tomato. Pkt.,/5e3 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., foc; Tbe spare
LONG KEEPER. The result of careful selection with a view to increasing the long-keeping qualities, uniformily in shape, earliness in rip- ening, as well as the productiveness of the vines; so we have in this Tomato a variety which we would particularly recommend to the market
gardener. Pkt., 5c; oz., 26c; 44 Ib. SE00; Ib., $38.25. Mr. E. S. Carman, editor of the
Fural New Yorker, wrote the following letter, giving the origin and history of this Tomato:
“About thirteen years ago I raised all the kinds of Tomatoes popular at that time. Six of each were selected the same day, of apparently the same stage of maturity, and of a bright red color, as well as of the largest size and shapeliest form. These were kept in a darkened room until all were more From the last one to decay I selected seeds, which were planted the next year. Careful selections have been made every year
| Since, always with a view to increasing their long
keeping qualities, uniformity in shape, earliness in ripening, as well as the productiveness of the vines. This is the origin of this Tomato, which has been named ‘Thorburn’s Long-Keeper,’ and which is now offered to the public.”’
(Signed) E. S. CarMAN.
DWARF CHAMPION. This is a purple fruited variety which forms very stout, strong plants, about two feet high. The branches are short, making a bushy plant that stands quite erect without stakes. This sort is often sold as Tree Tomato. Fruit smooth, medium size; color purplish- pink, fairly solid, but has no hard core, and of good flavor. About as early as any purple fruited Tomato, and is quite popular in some localities, both for market and home use. The dwarf habit of the vines makes it very desirable for forcing, as it can be planted closer to the giass, and more closely on the bench, than the tall growing kinds. Our stock is a very superior strain with larger, smoother fruit than the
original. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 “Ib... focgatps $2.50. PONDEROSA. Is the largest variety we know of,
and is highly commended in many localities. Like all other mammoth sorts, however, there is a considerable proportion of misshapen fruits, and some with hard green spots around the stem. .Our seed is pure. ~ Pkt., 5c oa oes 14 tb., foc; 1b $3.00.
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! TOMATO— Continued.
TROPHY. Fruit very large and generally smooth; | PERFECTION. A variety similar to the last, but
solid, good flavor and very productive. Choice,| an improvement upon it, being a little earlier, selected seed, as good as it can be grown. Pkt.,| and invariably smooth and handsome. It is one pe; oz., 29c; 14 1b., 75c; \1b.; $2.50. of the handsomest Tomatoes grown, and all who FAVORITE. An early variety. Does not crack| have tried it pronounce it of the highest quality, after ripening, is of a darker red than the Per- Has been used very satisfactorily for forcing fection, and is larger. Pkt., 5c; oz, 15c; 14 lb.,| under glass. Pk*., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 75c; Ib.,
50c; lb., $2.00. $2.75.
ACME. One of the smoothest and evenest in size, and earliest of the purple fruited sorts. Vines large, hardy and productive, ripening its first fruit almost as early as any, and continuing to bear abundantly until cut off by frost. Fruit in clusters of four or five, invariably round, smooth, and of good size, free from cracks and stands, shipping remarkably well; flesh solid and of excellent flavor. For market gardeners. Pkt., 5c; oz.,25c; 4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.75.
==] DICKIIANN’S NEW JERSEY TOMATO. The best main crop variety for the shipper, market and private gardener, and of special value to the canner and catsup maker, for the reason, nota single point essential in a main crop variety is lacking. Fruit large, perfectly smooth,
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HUSK, or STRAWBERRY. This distinct husk- TREE TOMATO.
enveloped Tomato is unequalled for canning, Gh preserving and pies. Dried in sugar, as raisins MANSFIELD TREE TOMATO. (Description
or figs, or to use in fruit cake, they are unex-| as given by originator.) This variety has been celled. They are handsome in color, and will originated by careful selections and special keep until midwinter or longer. They have a strawberry flavor, and produce fruit in great abundance. Aside from being a great curiosity, ; and very attractive, they are rapidly becoming of thirty ounces and six inches in diameter, with
very popular. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40:, testimonials of over sixty pounds of ripe fruit to
purple tinge. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 |b., 75c; 1b., $3.00.
methods until it has attained the height of ten feet for the tree and a weight of a single Tomato
a single tree of a quality that surpasses all others. Red Currant, Red Cherry, Yellow Cherry,
Yellow Plum, Red Pear Shape, Excellent for pickles, preserves and pies. Price of each| S0lid all the way through, and but few seeds in a variety: Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c. Tomato. PKt., oc; 0z:, 40c.
Fruit ripens from July 4th until frost; they are
It pays us to sell good seeds and it will pay you to buy them.
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TURNIP.
German, Steckrube. French, Navet. Spanish, Nabo Coman,
This wholesome and agreeable vegetable is most easily affected in its form and flavor by soil, climate and mode of culture. There are a great many varieties, but we have selected the following as the best for the garden or farm. Culture.—Sow in drills fourteen inches apart and half an inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground @agy rich and freshly dug. Be careful to weed and thin out, so "SS the young plants will not be checked and injured. Any over-crowding will result in rough and poor flavored fruit. For the Spring and Summer crops it is important to get them started very early so they may have time to grow ¥ sufficient size before hot weather, when they soon become tough and strong. For the Fall and main crop, sow from July to the last of August, as directed for the Spring sow- ing. In the field, Turnips are generally sown broadcast, though much larger crops are obtained by drill culture. To preserve Turnips in good order for Winter, store them in barrels placed alongside the wall of a cool cellar and cover = them with sand or turf to keep them fresh. Another method is to put them in a cellar or dry pit, and cover { with straw and then earth over it to the depth of eight or jij ten inches. Thus protected they will keep well till Spring, XG EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. Tops very AK small, distinctly strap leaved, and Wie 2.
i growing very erect and compact. The roots are smalland flat Turnip- shaped, skin purple on top of the § root, clear white below, flesh white. § The most desirable sort for forc- § ing, or very early planting out- S$ doors. | Pkt., 5c;"0z., 10c3° 1% lbs, FG
j 25c > |b., 8dc. SeaN EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH, STRAP LEAVED. A most ex- cellent early garden variety, much used. Roots medium size, flat, color white, very early, sweet and
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RED, OR PUPLE TOP, STRAP LEAVED.
tender. It is designed for table use and is spongy and inferior when over- ProOwn. | Ekt,.ocs: oz, 10ce-. Zalb., 20ct- lb. 60c:
EARLY PURPLE TOP MUNICH. A German sort, remarkably handsome, very early, with a bright, purplish, red top, very distinct and valuable. Pkt., ac oz. 10c- o7-b.,.25c:- Ib. iSoe.
LONG WHITE, or COW HORN. Grows very quickly, partly above ground, very productive, flesh white, fine grained and sweet, of excellent quality for family and market gardeners’ use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1b., d0c.
LARGE WHITE GLOBE. Flesh white, firm,| PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAVED. WAL Crisp; avery desirable early variety. Pkt.,5c;| This variety is the standard for this ree oz., 10c; ¥% l|b., 20c; part of the country. Superior for
is early or late planting. Round, flat,
WHITE EGG.
Ib., 50c.
yy EARLY WHITE EGG.
LARGE WHITE GLOBE.
SWEET GERMAN. Large size, oval form and
very solid, flesh pure white and sweet.
An egg-shaped variety, for Spring or Fall sow- ing, flesh white, firm, fine grained, mild and SWEEl og Uy chet OZ, 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1b., 60c.
{PURPLE TOP GLOBE. Similar to the Purple |
Top Strap Leaved, ex- cept shape. This is the largest yielder of any Turnip on the list, very desirable for table use or stock:. Pkt. 5; 0z., 10cs Yeib., 20e3 1b. 60c:
This is
the best keeping variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
¥X Ib., 25c; Ib., 6dc.
good size, small top, with but few leaves, flesh very fine grained, flavor Sood. (Pkt... 00; G2.. 10C; fA ibs, 20e5 lb., o0c.
SEVEN TOP. Cultivated extensively in the South for the tops, which are used for greens. very hardy and will grow all Winter, but does not produce a good root, and is only recommended for the tops. “PEt, be; ozi lOc; 4 Ibs. 20e5 lb., 60c.
YELLOW GLOBE, or AMBER. One of the best for a general crop, flesh firm and sweet, grows to a large size, excellent for table use or stock and keeps well until late in the spring; PEt. oCi0z.,. MOGs ibs 20c; 1b., 50c.
This variety is ¢
LARGE COW HORN.
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SSS
Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot
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GENERAL CULTURAL DIRECTIONS.
Most of the varieties will thrive best on rich, sandy soil, which should be carefully prepared and well cultivated, as the young plants are for the most part delicate and easily choked out by weeds. Sow as early as the ground can be made ready, in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, taking pains that the soil is fine and pressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a second crop—the seeds sown in beds in April, and the plants set out in June. Most of them should be cut when in bloom, wilted in the sun, and thoroughly dried in the shade.
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ANISE (Pimfinella anisum). French, Anis. Ger- | CARAWAY (Carum earui). French, Carvi, Ger= man, Avzs. A well-known annual Eee whose man, Awmmel. Cultivated for its ceeds which is seeds, which have an agreeable aromatic odor| used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves and taste, are used for dyspepsia and colic, and are sometimes used in soups. If sown in August
as a corrective of griping and unpleasant medi- the plants will give a fair crop of seed the next cines. Sow early and thin to three inches apart} season. Plant in drills two or three feet apart, in the row. and thin to six inches apart in the row.
AT=MINT, or CATNIP (Wefet a). BALM (Melissa officinalis). French, Melisse. < French, Wepern: German, ‘ oie ie) SEER) UCR Se Bs eon e) Herb, BEST) hardy perennial, well known as a valuable mild propagated by division of the root or from seed. nervine for infants. The plants should be pulled
ees nave ae tant jeden Sis up by the roots when in full flower, and dried in lemons, and are used for making balm tea for} ip. shade
use in fevers, and a pleasant beverage called e* The scedsimay pe sown Stuer lanes venS 4 ‘ ll ] ing, in drills twenty inch y balm wine. Plant early and thin to ten inches Halt onearlyepring,indeills twenty in cueaeuas
apart. -DANDELION (Taraxacum officinalis). French, Pissentit. German, Liwenzahn. Improved thick BORAGE ( Borago officinalis). French, Bourracke. | leaved. One of the earliest and best greens in German, Borretsch. A hardy annual, used as a cultivation. For this purpose sow early in the pot Herb, and for bee pasturage. The leaves} Spring,on very warm, rich soil, in drills eighteen immersed in water give it an agreeable taste and inches apart, thin the young plants five inches flavor. Sow in April and thin to eight inches in the row, and cultivate well, and they will be apart. In some places this sows itself, and be-| fit for cutting the next Spring. It is also grown comes a weed. extensively for its roots; for this purpose sow in September, and cultivate well during the Fall CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum). French, and the following season, and the roots will be Cortandre. German, Koriander. A hardy an- fit to dig in October. nual, cultivated for its seed, which has an agree- pip y, (Anethum Graveolens). French, Aneth. able taste, and is used in confectionery and to) German, DilZ. An annual cultivated for its disguise the taste of medicine. Sow early in the seed, which has an aromatic odor, and a warm Spring, and gather on a dry day, bruising the pungent taste. It is good for flatulence and stems and leaves as little as possible, for when colic in infants, and is sometimes added to injured they have a disagreeable odor, which pickled cucumbers to heighten the flavor. Sow they impart to the seed. early in Spring, and keep clear of weeds.
If Our American Stock Food does not give you the desired result, let us know and we will refund you the money you paid for it.
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Aromatic [ledicinal and Pot Herbs—Continuea.
NEW LARGE LEAVED SAGE. Pkt., 5c; oz, l5c; 44 |b., 45c; Ib,, $1.50.
SWEET BASIL( Ocimum bastlicum). French, Basilic. German, Basil- tkum. A hardy annual from the East Indies, The seeds and stems are used for flavoring soups and sauces, hay- ing the flavor of cloves,
SAGE (Salvia officinalis). French, Sauge. Ger- man, Salbei. A hardy perennial, possessing some medicinal properties, but cultivated prin- cipally for use as a condiment; it being used more extensively than any other Herb for flavor- ing and dressing. Sow early in Spring (four to five pounds per acre in drills) on very rich ground, cultivate often and thin the plants to sixteen inches apart. Cut the leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is coming into flower, and dry quickly in the shade. The plants will survive the Winter, and may be divided. If this is done they will give a second crop superior in quality.
SWEET MARJORAM (Origanum marjorana), French, Marjolaine. German, Marjoram. A perennial plant, but not hardy enough to endure the Winter of the North. The young, tender tops are used green for flavoring, or they may be dried for Winter use. Sow in drills as early as possible and thin out the plants to ten inches,
as CIN Kt Nine NEW LARGE LHEAVED SAGE.
HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare), French, Marrube, German, Andorn. A perennial Herb, with a strong, aromatic smell, and a bitter, pungent taste. It is atonic, and enters largely into the composition of cough syrups and lozenges. Will thrive in any soil, but is stronger if grown on light, poor land.
HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis), French, Hyssoge. German, /sog. A hardy perennial with an aro- matic flavor, and warm, pungent taste. It is a stimulant and expectorant and is used in asthma and chronic catarrh. The flowering summits and leaves are the parts used. It likes a dry, sandy soil, and the plants should be thinned to twelve inches apart.
LAVENDER (Lavendula vera). French, Lavende. German, Lavendel. A hardy perennial, grow- ing about two feet high. Its long spikes are used for the distillation of lavender water, or are dried and used to perfume linen. It does best in light, warm soil. The flowers should be picked before fading and dried
ate SUIIMER SAVORY (Satureia hortensis). French,
q oh sae Sarriette annuelle, German, Bohnenkraut. A ROSEMARY (Aeosmarinus officinalis). French, hardy annual, the dried stems, leaves and flowers Homarin, German, Rosmarin. A hardy peren- of which are extensively used for flavoring, par-
nial, with fragrant odor and a warm, aromatic, bitter taste. May be easily raised trom seed, but does not reach a size fit for use until the Bh second season. The dried leaves deteriorate| PANSY (Zazacetum vulgare). French, Tanaiste. rapidly with age. German, Wurmkraut. A hardy perennial plant
i ild i ts of RUE (Ruta graveolens). French, Rue. German from Europe, but growing wild in many par FRaute, A hardy perennial with a peculiar smell,| ‘he country. The leaves, when green, gigas
ticularly in dressings and soups. Culture the
same as that of Sweet Marjoram.
The leaves are bitter, and so acrid as to blister:
the skin. It is a stimulant and anti-spasmodic, but must be used with great caution, as its use sometimes results in serious injury. It must not be suffered to run to seed, and does best on poor soil.
WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium). French, Absinthe. German, Warmuth. A perennial plant of strong and tragrant odor, and aromatic, but intensely bitter taste. The leaves are used as a tonic and vermifuge, and also for fresh bruises. Is raised from seed and propagated by cuttings, or dividing the roots. A dry, poor soil
is best adapted to bring out the peculiar virtues of this plant.
SWEET FENNEL (Feniculum officinalis).French, frennouil, German, Fenchel. A hardy perennial. The leaves are largely used in soups, fish, sauces, garnishes and salads. The seed is sometimes used in confectionery. Sow and cultivate like Anise.
peculiar aromatic odor, which they loose in dry- ing. Cultivated for its medicinal properties, which are those common to bitter Herbs.
THYME (Thymus vulgaris). French, Thym. Ger-
man, Thymain. This Herb is perennial, and is both a medicinal and culinary plant. The young leaves and tops are used for soups, dressing and sauce; a tea is made of the leaves which is 4 great remedy for nervous headache. Sow as early as the ground will permit.
SAFFRON ( Carthamus tinctorius). French,Safram.
German, Safranpflanze. A hardy annual from Egypt, that has become naturalized in many parts of the country. Cultivated for its flowers, which are used in dyeing, and to make the cosmetic powder called vouge, also to adul- terate the valuable European Saffron, which > is the flower of the Crocus sativus, and has strong medicinal properties. Sow early and gather the leaves before fading, drying them 1n the shade
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_ »FARM SEEDS«
We give special attention to the quality of all our Farm Seeds, and send out only recleaned stock. It is our aim to send out pure stock, true to name. For green manures we recommend sowing thickly Sugar Cane, Field Peas, Rye and Oats, and plowing under when six to eight inches high,
Some of the sorts found under this heading will also be found in other parts of my Catalogue, but for the convenience of my patrons I again catalogue them under the heading of Farm Seeds, as they are especially adapted to field culture.
ON ALL FARM SEEDS ADD EIGHT CENTS PER POUND IF TO BE SENT BY MAIL,
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SUGAR BEETS AND MANGELS.
For stock feeding these are indispensable. No one who keeps horses, sheep or cattle should be without these roots for Winter and Fall feeding. They are rich in saccharine matter, increase largely the flow of ‘milk, and are excellent for feeding to fattening stock.
MANGEL WURZEL.
Sow six pounds to the acre. GOLDEN TANKARD. Considered indispensable by the best dairy-
men, owing to its productiveness and richness in saccharine matter. Deep yellow flesh and skin. 14 lb., 15c; 1b., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50.
GOLDEN YELLOW MAMMOTH. A long Mangel, resembling in form and size the Red Mammoth; flesh, leaf stalks and mid-rib of the leaves golden yellow, flesh rich in saccharine matter. This should be grown largely by all interested in dairying, as it is extremely rich in all the elements of high feeding. % lb., 15c; 1b., 40c; 10 1b., $3.50.
MAMMOTH LONG RED. A variety that is grown extensively by agriculturalists. It produces large roots partly above ground. J lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 10 lbs., 3 00.
NORBITON GIANT. An exceedingly heavy cropper, grows nearly two-thirds of its lenght out of the ground. Though of immense size it is easily harvested and is avaluable sort. 1% lb., 15c; 1b., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.00.
RED GLOBE. A large red oval variety, which keeps well and produces better crops on shallow soil than the Long Red. J lb., lic; 1b., 40c; 10 Ibs., $3.00.
YELLOW or ORANGE GLOBE. The same as the above, only differ- ingincolor. 1 lb., 15c; 1b., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.00.
SUGAR CANE. A very sweet and large growing Mangel. Should be grown by stock raisers, as it is an excellent variety. 4% lb., l6c; 1b.,
40c; 10 ibs., $3.00. SUGAR BEETS.
IMPROVED WHITE SUGAR. An improvement on the other varieties of Sugar Beets, more hardy and containing a greater percentage of sugar. ly lb., 20c; 1b., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.00.
LANE’S IMPROVED WHITE SUGAR. This Sugar Beet attainsa large size, and grows considerably above the ground; fine for feeding. 14 |b., 15c; 1b, 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50.
LONG RED MAMMOTH WHITE SUGAR. A large growing variety, excellent for stock feeding
MANGEL WURZEL. and sugar-making. Jy lb., 15c; 1b., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.00.
TURNIPS—Ruta Baga Varieties.
IMPROVED AMERICAN. (fPuréle Tog.) Very hardy and productive, flesh yellow, solid, sweet, good for stock or table use. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1b., 50c; 10 Ibs., $4.50. SKIRVING’S PURPLE TOP. A first-rate variety, grows large and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz, - 10c; 4¢ lb., 20c; 1b., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50. LARGE WHITE FRENCH. A superior variety for table or stock, flesh firm, white and solid. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; Ib., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50. .
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HIGH GRADE GRASS SEEDS
JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
EXTRA CLEAN
I make a specialty of Grass Seeds and send out only the most useful varieties which are adapted to this country. All that loffer have been recleaned and will meet the views of the most critical trade. Owing to the varying bulk of Grass Seeds from season to season (owing to climatic conditions which cannot be controlled), they are always put up by me by weight and not by measure, thereby securing to my customers the amount they
pay for, as prices are based on weight and not on bulk.
Prices of Grass and Clover Seeds given are subjec
t to changes of the market, but purchasers may depend
on having them at the price rujing the day of shipment, and of the best quality, and that Il always send as much
seed as the money received will pay for.
Express or freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser, but if
wanted to be sent by mail, add at the rate of eight cents per pound, and fifteen cents per quart, except on light varieties, which do not weigh over fourteen pounds per bushel, on which remit five cents per quart, to prepay postage, unless otherwise noted. We make no charge for sacks or drayage.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (June Grass.) Is| JOHNSON GRASS. This sort is a large, strong-
universally known, desirable for pastures and lawns. Sow in Fall or Spring at the rate of two to three bushels per acre. Extra Clean Seed— Lb., 15c; bu., $1.20. Fancy or Double Extra Clean—Lb., 20c; bu., $1.75.
ORCHARD GRASS. Extremely hardy and widely known, one of the earliest to start in the Spring, grows rapidly, furnishes an abundance of pasture during the entire season. One and one-half to two bushels per acre. Lb., 20c; bu., $2.25.
RED TOP GRASS. Thrives well in almost any soil, but best in low land, and produces a very firm sod. Sow one to two bushels per acre.
Lb., 16c; 25 lbs., $2.00.
TIMOTHY. A well-known variety. Write for latest prices. Fancy—Lb., 10c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $6.00. Choice—-Lb , 10c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $5.00.
WOOD MEADOW GRASS. Adapted for pasture or pleasure grounds, of early growth, thrives well under trees. Sow two bushels per acre. Lb., 80c; 10 Ibs., $2.50.
SWEET VERNAL (Annual). Is very fragrant, especially when bruised or cut. Mixed with other Grasses for pasture it is quite valuable, as it starts early in Spring and grows until late in the Fall. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1 75.
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. Used for soil- ing. It succeeds well in sandy lands, and owing to its long fibrous roots, stands cold and drought well, Sow three bushels per acre. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.75.
SHEEPS FESCUE. Short and dense in growth, excellent for sheep pasture, grows well on dry, sandy ground. Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.50.
- MEADOW FESCUE. Thrives in all soils, excel-
lent for permanent pastures, starts early and is
growing Grass, and succeeds well in the South, It is good for hay or pasture and stands drought
well. Sow one bushel to the acre. Lb., dc; 10 lbs., $1.00. CRESTED DOG’S TAIL. Should enter in
moderate quantity in permanent pasture mix- tures, especially those for sheep on dry soils, Particularly suited for parks and ornamental purposes. Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00.
ENGLISH RYE GRASS (Lolium Pevenne). Very nutritious, valuable grass for meadows and per- manent pastures, A rapid grower, and the most prominent Grass in England. One to one and one-half bushels to the acre. Lb., 15c; 25 lbs., $2.50.
ITALIAN RYE GRASS (Lolium Stalicum). Is a valuable European variety, adapted to any climate, and produces large and nutritive crops. Lb., 15c; 25 lbs., $3.00.
GERMAN, or GOLDEN MILLET. Medium early, four or five feet high, close heads, numer- ous spikes, seeds round, of a golden yellow
color. Weight per bushel, fifty pounds. Pk., A40c; bu., $1.50. HUNGARIAN (Panicum Germanicum). Is early
and productive, growing two to three feet high, with an abundance of foilage and slender heads, Weight per bushel, forty-eight pounds. Pk., A0c; bu., $1.50.
MISSOURI [IILLET. 100 Ibs., $2.00.
BERMUDA GRASS (Cyxzodon Dactylon). Only suitable for the South, where the Winters are not below freezing point. It is very valuable for its drought resisting properties, it stands the hotest and dryest season, and is of more than average value for stock, it being a most nutri-
Lb., 10c; 25 lbsiaiaes
very productive. Sow one and one-half totwo| tious Grass in every way. Lb., $1.50; 25 Ibs., bushels per acre. Lb., 15c; 25 lbs., $2.75. $35.00.
Write for Special Prices on Grass Seeds before you buy in either Fall or Spring, also for Prices of other Grasses not mentioned above.
Jerusalem Artichoke Roots.
This variety is not produced from seed.
See the Lawns in the Parks of our City grown from our Premium Blue Grass Seeds.
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CLOVER SEEDS.
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These prices are f. o. b. St. Louis, Mo., and include bags and drayage, purchaser paying trans-
portation charges, but are subject to market fluctuation.
Should any article appear high, write for
samples and lowest quotations based on daily market. If to go by mail add 8c. per Ib., for postage.
LUCERNE, or ALFALFA CLOVER. A per- ennial forage plant, and when once properly seeded in suitable soil will produce fine crops for several years. It has a remarkably strong growth, occasioned by its roots penetrating the ground to a great depth, ten to twenty feet, until they are altogether out of reach of drought. Seed can be sown with any grain crop in the Spring, or as a separate crop, at the rate of ten to twelve pounds to the acre. Lb., 1ldc; 100 lbs., $11.00.
ALSIKE, SWEDISH, or HYBRID CLOVER (Trifolium Hybridum). This valuable variety is the hardiest of all the Clovers and is sometimes called Giant White Clover. It is a perennial, therefore adapted for permanent pastures or for hay crop. Its superior pasturage is much liked by cattle. Blossoms head round, flesh- colored, sweet and fragrant, much liked by bees.
Sow six pounds per acre in Spring or Fall. Lb., |
25c; 100 Ibs., $15.00. BOKHARA CLOVER (Melilotus Alva).
food, for which purpose it should be largely grown. Lb., 30c; 100 lbs., $20.00.
SAINFOIN, ESPARSETTE, or HOLY CLOVER (Hedysarum Onobrychis). Avaluable Clover for the Middle and Southern States. In some sec- tions it is considered indispensible, as it in- creases the flow of milk. The seeds are more nutritious than oats, and are readily eaten by fowls. Requires a calcareous soil. One hun- dred pounds per acre. Lb., 15c; 100 lbs., $10.00.
JAPAN CLOVER (LesZedeza Striata). A low- branching Clover that does well in the South. It thrives on poor land and produces continual herbage. Not adapted to Northern latitudes, as it is only half-hardy. Lb., 30c; 100 lbs., $25.00.
HONEY, or BEE CLOVER (MMelilotus Caeruleus). This variety of Clover is very valuable to bee keepers. It will take eight to ten pounds to sow an acre. Sow in the Spring. Lb., 25c; 100 lbs., $14.00.
WHITE DUTCH (T77rifolium repens). Thrives best in damp locations, and, while not a heavy producer, is valuable in permanent pastures. In connection with Blue Grass it affords the most
nutritious food for sheep and cattle. Lb., 85c; 100 Ibs., $28.00. RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pratense). The lead-
ing variety of Clover for pastures or meadows. The seed we offer is recleaned and free from weeds, Lb., 15c; 100 lbs., $9 00.
SAPLING, or MATIPMOTH CLOVER. This va- riety grows five to six feet high, and is used almost exclusively for plowing under for ma- nure. Sow at the rate of eight to ten pounds peracre. Lb., 15c; 100 lbs., $12.00.
YELLOW TREFOIL CLOVER (Medicago Lugu- lina). A-variety with yellow flowers, of spon- taneous growth, Sow in March or April, about eight to ten pounds per acre. Lb., 15c; 100 Ibs., $12.50.
A rapid | growing white-flowered sort, excellent for bee,
CRIMSON, or SCARLET CLOVER (Trifolium Incarnatum). A more valuable crop than this annual Clover does not exist. The accompany- ing illustration was drawn and engraved from a plant of this popular Clover. All who have sown it have been well pleased, and have sown double
SCARLET, OR CRIMSON CLOVER.
the amount planted the next season. There is no Clover that can be sown that is so valuable as a fertilizer. September is the best time to sow; it will germinate quickly, and by the time Winter sets in will make a thick green carpet, staying green all Winter, even though the ground may be frozen. In the Spring it makes rapid growth, and by May will stand two or three feet high and is in full bloom, ready to turn under as green manure. For ensilage it is grand and can be cured as easily as the common red Clover, being the earliest crop for this purpose. Succeeds well on any kind of soil. Bears a beautiful scarlet flower. Ten to twelve pounds are re- quired to the acre. I handle large lots of this Clover and am prepared to make low prices and furnish best of stock, Lb., 15c; 100 lbs., $6.00.
NOTE—We are Headquarters for Clover and Grass Seeds and will at any time quote SPECIAL LOW PRICES BY LETTER, on application.
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GOLDEN BEAUTY. 4 handsome yellow sixteen-
rowed Corn, of fine shaped ears, medium hard, long, broad grains, maturing in from 110 to 120 days, and an immense yielder, with strong medium tall stalks. Pk., 40c; 6 bu., (5€: bu., $1.25.
ST. CHARLES WHITE. This Corn is a much liked
and well known variety; ears hard, about twenty rows of grain. It is immensely productive, and ma- tures in about 125 days; grains large and deep, cob of medium size, Pk., 35c; ¥2 bu., 65c; bu., $1.00.
LEAMING CORN. The most successful early yellow
Dent Corn ever introduced, the stalks grow to a medium height, not large, but thick; has but few suckers and often produces two ears to the stalk; grain long, narrow and thick,and set very close to- gether in the rows. This Corn husks easily and ma- tures in from ninety to one hundred days. Pk.,40c; yo bu., 75¢c; bu., $1.50.
PRIDE OF THE NORTH. one of the best yellow
Dent Corns grown, can be planted in this section as late as July 10th, and it will fully mature before frost. Ear is from seven to ten inches in length and one to two inches in diameter; grain is deep yellow in color, and of long, narrow shape, but thick; cob is very smallandred. A fine Cornto grow. Pk.,50c; 2 bu., 75c; bu., $1.25.
SEED OATS.
Sow about three bushels to the acre.
BLACK RUSSIAN WINTER OATS. waving had a very large call for a good Winter Oats, I have pro- cured the best to be found. It stools out equal to wheat, and only requires one to one and one-half bushels per acre. Sow at same time in Fall, as you sow wheat, and it ripens same as wheat, before the hot weather sets in. And in consequence produces ten to twenty bushels more per acre than Spring Oats. It is avery heavy yielder, rust-proof, and plump black
rains. It is very free from the ravages of the grain ouse. LI highly recommend it for all localities where Winter Oats are grown. PE., 30c; bu , 32 lbs , $1.00,
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EXTRA EARLY HURON DENT CORN.
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States’) This new Extra Earl y Huron Dent will ripen with my customers in many Northern States where heretofore th ey have only been able to grow the flintvarieties,and is really the most valuable Extra Early Corn ever introduced. It is ofa bright orange color, has good Size stalk and ear, small red cob, long deep grain, is very rich in oil and starch, and is the only smooth, very Early Dent CornI know of. Seventy pounds of ears made 64% pounds of shelled Corn, leaving only 62 pounds for the cobs; from this, all can readily judge of the unusually small size of the cobs. To sum up, would say that for good size ears, grained over both ends of the cob, quick, rank, strong growth and wonderful productiveness, it heads the list of all other Extra Early varieties. My supply is genuine, strictly pure and carefully selected, and will be sure to please all ‘| who give Extra Early Huron atrial. PK.,65c; bu., $2.00.
CHAMPION WHITE PEARL. Earliest white Corn in
cultivation, maturing in ninety to one hundred days, exceedingly heavy and very compact on the cob; grain © long and wide. Being a medium size Corn, averaging sixteen rows of grain per ear, it can be planted thickly and at the same time bear full-sized ears. Withstands drought well, and stands up excellent against severe winds. Pk.,40c; 42 bu., 75¢e: bu., $1.25. Lower prices on large lots. Our seed is from the originator and we can guarantee its purity.
GIANT WHITE NORITIANDY. The largest white Corn
in cultivation; vigorous grower, withstands drought well; grains very large and sound, and of pure pearl- white color; matures in about 125 days. PkK., 40e; % bu, 75@; bu., $1.£0.
BLACK HAWK. when color is no objection, this is the
best early Corn that can be grown, maturing from eighty to ninety days; grains are deep red in color, of good shape and large, slightly dented cob of medium size, stalks medium high and of strong growth, resisting storms or severe rains, hail, etc.; better than any early variety in the list; a heavy yielder and easy to husk. Pk., 50c; 42 bu., 90e; bu., $1.50.
MURDOCK’S NINETY-DAY YELLOW. resembling
Pride of the North, but not as vigorous a grower. Ears of good size, grains long and thick, cob small and red. PK., 40ce; 2 bu., 75¢; bu., $1.25.
PROLIFIC FODDER CORN. Best variety for fod-
der, yielding at times as much as forty tens of green fodder to the acre. Ears long and slender, two to the stalk, matures ears in about 120 days, and yields quite alotof grain. Pk.,50c; 2 bu., 5c; bu., $1.50.
POP CORN.
per lb., 10 cents * 10: bat 10 Add 8¢ per pound if to be sent by mail.
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EARLY BLACK CLUSTER OATS. known also as Mammoth Cluster. These Oats are the most prolific in cultivation, yielding on an average eighty to ninet bushels to the acre, and at times as high as110 bushels to the acre. The Black Cluster Oats are far superior to the Black Tartarian, and can be justly called a Black Bronze Oat. At the St. Louis Fair of 1894, we took the First Premium on Black Cluster Oats in competition
with nine difierent lots of Black Oats. Pk., 35¢; 42 bu., 65¢; bu., $1.00.
WHITE RUSSIAN. The white Russian Oats are prolific, and with ordinary cultivation will yield 100 bushels per acre. They are extremely hardy, endur- ing coldest climate in the country without injury, 2D are absolutely rust-proof. Pk., 30c; bu., 321bs., $1.00.
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WELCOME, This variety weighs about forty pounds per measured bushel, They are claimed _to be the most productive variety in cultivation, and stool heavily, with extra strong, straight straw, standing well, succeeding in a wide range of climate and under a great variety of soils and methods of culture. Pk., 30c; bu., 32 lbs., $1.00.
PROBESTIER. A leading variety. It is very productive and heavy, and straw very strong. It is of Scandinavian origin, but well adapted to this climate. It ripens two to three days later than the common variety, but yields much better... Pk., 35c; bu., $1.15.
WHITE CHESTER. This is a standard and most prolific variety of Oats, and has made from eighty to 136 bushels per acre on ordinary land. They are early, plump-grained and have thin husks. Our stock of all varieties of Oats have been most carefully selected and grown for the express purpose of seed. Pk., 30c; bu., 75c; 10 bu. or over at 65c per bu.
RUST PROOF. Can be sown in the Fall the same as wheat, and can be relied on as a sure cropper, pericctiy tee itom rust. | Pk. aoc; bu., Ibs., $1.00.
SEED RYE.
CHOICE STOCK. Bu., 56 lbs., $1.00. SPRING SEED WHEAT. Prices on application.
WINTER SEED WHEAT.
Price list of the best varieties of selected Winter Wheat and other Seed Grain for Fall sow- ing on application.
SEED BARLEY.
Two to two and one-half bushels to acre. SPRING. Pk., 35c; bu., $1.00. BALL. “Pk. soc; bu.,- $1.00:
BROOF1ICORN. ITIPROVED EVERGREEN BROOII CORN. A
particularly valuable variety of Broom Corn, as it does not get red in the field before cutting, but is strictly a green variety of brush, and for that reason will always command the highest price in the market. It is free from crooked brush, stands up well and grows from eight to ten feet high. It ripens early and is fine and straight. About 500 weight of broom may be raised on an acre, and the seed is worth nearly as much as oats for feed. This can be madea large paying crop to the farmer. Pk., 45c; bu., 48 Ibs., $1.50
Have your neighbor to send his order with yours for Seeds, he will thank you for it when he sees the results.
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DWARF FIELD BEANS,
One and one-half to two bushels to an acre. If by mail, add l5c per quart for postage.
DWARF WHITE NAVY BEANS. A standard sort for field culture. Seed white. Qt., 1l5c; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.00.
BOSTON SMALL PEA SOUP BEAN. Very early, hardy and prolific. The seed is white, small, round and handsome. Thevine is a rank grower, with profuse foliage. Qt., 15c; pk., $1.00; bu., $38.50.
PROLIFIC TREE BEANS. Growing about twenty inches in height, branching out in all directions, bearing its pods so high that they do not touch the ground. Qt., 20c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4 00.
SEED BUCKWHEAT.
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JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT.
NEW JAPANESE. Sown at the same time as Silver Hull it proves two weeks earlier, and yields twice as much. The kernels are nearly twice the size of any other Buckwheat, of a rich dark brown color and manufacture a superior flour. Owing to its branching character only one-half as much seed is required per acre, while the straw is much stiffer and stands up better. This new Buckwheat is rapidly displacing all others. Lb., 10c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.50; 5 bu. and over, $1.15 per bu., sacks included.
SILVER HULL. Sown at the same time as Com- mon Buckwheat; this variety continues in bloom longer, and yields nearly double. The flour is whiter and more nutritious. Lb., 10c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.40.
COMMON BUCKWHEAT. Qt., 15c; bu., $1.25.
Write for Special Prices on Large Lots.
Please take this Catalogue with you when you go by a neighbor’s next time., Show it to him and ask him to club with you in sending your order. We want your trade; all we ask is a trial order, then we know we will get it.
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MAMMOTH RUSSIAN When grown for seed, sow one bushe!
SUNFLOWER. This may be grown to FLAX. per acre; if fibre is wanted, sow at the great advantage by planting in waste pieces of| rate of two to three bushels. The soil should be ground, from early Spring to the latter part of| well cultivated. Lb., 10c; 100 lbs., $5 00. July, as it is an excellent and cheap food for Mac : fowls, The mammoth size heads contains an| 9S AGE ORANGE is sc Ct eee eee immense quantity of seed, which is of great Me : pearii seed before value to farmers and poultry breeders, and is| SOW!NE), then sow in sae! a €n one year greedily eaten by fowls, being very healthy and| Old transplant six inches apart, a ternating the fattening, and will produce a lustrous plumage] Plants in double rows, cutting the plants down and strong and excellent condition generally.| to the height of six inches. Manure well, and As an egg- producing food this variety is unsur- plow deep before planting. Lb., 40c; post-paid, passed. Its leaves make a very good fodder, and 50c. its strong, thick stalks are valuable for fuel. Three fear of seed will plant an acre. Lb.,| We sell no Seeds unless WE KNOW
20c; post-paid, 30c; 100 lbs., $8.00. they will give entire satisfaction. |
SECIAL GRASS Mixt joe prey ane PERN Kr PASTURE, \
CAN BE SOWN IN EITHER SPRING OR FALL. $12.00 PER 100 POUNDS.
Our Special Grass Mixture, for Hay and permanent pasture, consisting of the following and other varieties: Orchard Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Sheep Fescue, Creeping Bend, Hard Fescue, Sweet Scented Vernal (True Perennial), Meadow Fescue, English Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass and Red Top, mixed in proper proportions, we will supply for $2.25 per bushel (about fifteen pounds). Oa rich land, two bushels of this mixture is sufficient to seed an acre, but where the soil is poor more seed will be required. A fair average will be two to four bushels to the acre. The foundation of this mixture is Orchard Grass, and the addition of the several other Grasses named add to its value. Orchard Grass, when sown alone, has a tendency to form tussocks or clumps, which, however, can be overcome by thick seeding; the other Grasses, being sown with it, fill up. the vacant places between the Orchard Grass. In addition to this, the other Grasses comprised in this mixture are especially suited for cattle and sheep, and by them eagerly sought for, and have special value in pasture lands for different animals. To this mixture, intended for either mowing lands or pasture (but which, on account of its greater weight, should be sown separately), is to be added about ten pounds of Mammoth or Pea Vine Clover, which is worth twelve cents per pound, and is put up in a separate package when shipping.
Exceilent for either green or dry feed. strate which is best for any particular soil and climate.
CANADA FIELD PEAS.
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FORAGE PLANTS.
This is a page of FORAGE PLANTS. Stock relish a change of food as much as do human beings, and a
KAFFIR CORN. One of the best things offered of late years for a Forage plant. The head contains small white seeds which make an excellent flour. They are greedily eaten by horses and cattle, and make excellent food for poultry, either fed in the grain or ground and cooked. Lb., 20c, by mail, 30c; 10 1lb., $1.50.
NEW RURAL BRANCHING DHOURA (uwitio
Maize). A valuable South American Forage plant. It produces a large quantity of foliage, as it branches irom the joints, and will thrive even when corn is suffering from drought. Itcan be cut several times during the season, as it springs up again freely from the roots. If left to ripen its seeds it will bear at the rate of fifty bushels per acre. Cultivate same as corn. Lb., 20c, 30c post-paid; 10 lbs., $1 50.
WILD RICE ( Zizania Aquatica). Isvaiuable asa Forage plant on inundated lands and among the shores of marshes. Cattle are fond of it when green and it makes a good hay. As an attraction for wild fowl it isinvaluable. In fish ponds and lakes it purifies the water and affords a ruiuge for the smallfry from the large fish and also furnishes them with food from the animaleule upon its stalks. The seed should besown in the Fall in six inches to six feet of water having a soft mud bottom and where there are but few weeds. Lb., 30c, by mail, 40ce.
FIELD PEAS.
Valuable for Northern | climates for cattle feeding. Used as feed for pigeons, | ete., and for green soiling, PK., 40c; bu , 60c; Lb., $1.90. |
CLAY COLORED. Ppkx.,50c; bu., $1.90. SOUTHERN BLACK=EYE COW. also known as |
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Sand Pea, a small white variety with black eye. Sow | two bushels to the acre. PK.,d50c¢; bu., $2.00.
WHIP-POOR-WILL. Pk, 60c; bu., $1.90.
SPRING VETCHES, or TARES.
Lb., 10c; pk., $1.25; bu. (60 lbs.), $4.50. LATHRUS SILVESTRIS. 4 highly valuable Forage |
plant of late introduction, and destined to become | one of the most useful of all Forage plants. Nothing can excel it for fertilizing purposes, its roots pene- | trate to the depth of thirty feet or more into the soil, | not affected in any way by drought. The plant is perennial and wild plants of it are known that are sixty years old and still serviceable. It will pay you to try a patch this year, and we advise all who need a good Forage to try it. PKt,, 20c; 0z., 40c; 74 1b., $1.00; Uo 1b., $2.00; 1b., $3.50.
EARLY ORANGE SUGAR CANE.
SACALINE. The New Forage Plant.
CANE, or SORGHUI1. EARLY ATSIBER SUGAR CANE. This is the
favorite variety forthe North. It can be Cultivated in almost any section of the country, as it is early and most vigorous in growth, reaching generally twelve feet in height and standing well up. The seed is very nutritious and valuable for horse and cattle food, and is greedily eaten by poultry, much increasing their egg production. Also an excellent ensilage or fodder plant. It has been raised with great success as far North as St. Paul, Minn., and will yield all the way from 150 to 280 gallons of Syrup per acre. Lb.,10c; 100 1bs., $5.00.
good appetite results in better growth. Devote a small piece of ground to some of these FORAGE PLANTS, Allofthem have been PROVEN GOOD.
An experiment will demon-
This is the
most popular variety grown in the South and is uns
Teron best adapted to that climate. Lb., 10c; 100 S., $5.00.
JERUSALEI!1 CORN belongs to the non-saccharine
sorghums. It grows about three feet high, makes one large head on main stalk, and several smaller heads on side shoots, often as many as eight heads on one stalk. The grains are pure white and nearly flat, three pounds of seed being sufficient to plant an acre. Claimed to be one of the best and surest grain crop for dry countries and seasons. Large pkt., 10c; lb., 30¢, post-paid. By express or freight, 100 lbs., $5.00,
BROWN DHOURA CORN has yielded two hundred
bushels of clean grain per acre. This variety is highly valued because of its certainty to produce heavy crops on poor, dry soil. The grain is superior food for fowls, and as good as wheat or barley for horses, As Forage, the stalks are eaten greedily by cows and sheep. Large pkt., 10c; 1b., 30c, post-paid. By ex- press or freight, 100 I1bs., $5.00.
The claims made for this wonderful new Forage plant may seem extravagant, and yet they are fully borne out by testimonials of the strongest character and endorsed by horticulturists of the greatest prominence whose word can not be doubted, seconded, as they are, by the agricultural press of the entire world.
Sacaline is not a new plant, having been brought from Russia to Paris twenty years ago by Mr. Edouard Andre, and sold ever since as an ornamental plant by the principal nurserymen. Its specialties as a Forage plant, however, were not discovered until 1893, when the severe drought experienced in France, having de- stroyed every other Forage plant but this, it wasfound that horses, cattle and sheep would eat it with avidity. Il itis considered so valuable in France, how much more will it be so here where the cattle interest is so enormous—especially in the West and South, where searcely any other Forage plant than this will grow. It has been recommended by the greatest horticultur- ists in this country, notably by Prof. J. L. Budd, of the Iowa Agricultural College, who has grown it for twelve years, and claims that it is not only perfectly hardy, but an exceedingly strong growing plant, hay- ing made a growth of fourteen feet by June, enough to prove that it could be cut every month during the growing season. PkKt.,10c; oz., 75c; 42 lb, $5.50: 1lb., $10.00.
TEOSINTE (Reana Lururians). This new and gigantic
Fodder plant, introduced from Central America, somewhat resembles Indian corn, and gives promise of soon becoming the leading Forage plant in this latitude and the South. It producesa great number of shoots, growing twelve feet high, thickly covered with leaves, and yielding such an abundance of Forage that one plant is considered amply sufficient to feed a pair of cattle twenty-four hours. Asasoiling or fodder plant in the South, it surpasses either corn or sorghum, and in the extreme South is a perennial, The leaves are long and broad, and the stalk full of sweet sap. Oz..10¢; * 1b., 30c: 1b., $1.00.
FIELD LUPINS.
YELLOW. Lb., 10c; pk., $1.25; bu., 60 Ibs., $4.50. WHITE. Lb., 10c; pk., $1.15; bu., 60 Ibs., $4.25.
BLUE. Lb.,10c; pk., $1.25; bu., 60 lbs., $4.50.
Few things are more expensive in the end than buying and planting cheap Seeds,
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Tower Grove Park Lawn Grass.
Per pound, 20c; peck, 75c; actale $2.50.
To see the fine LAWNS grown from our PREMIUM LAWN GRASS SEEDS you can go to any Park of St. Louis. We have been supplying the City fora number of years in succession which you can see on record.
This Grass is composed exclusively of the very best varieties, such as long experience has shown to be the best adapted to produce a thick, heavy, carpet-like lawn. In this mixture we use only the very best recleaned seed and we can guarantee that for purity and germination, it is equal to any variety sold under any name. One of the greatest troubles in obtaining a good lawn is to get it free from weeds. ‘These, while not always in the seed, are quite often in the ground, or come from the use of stable manure. Our customers can rely in buying the Tower Grove Park Lawn Grass of its being the very purest seed obtainable and entirely free from any foreign seeds. The quantity required for making new lawns is five bushels per acre, or for renovating old lawns two to three bushels. For a space fifteen by twenty, or three hundred square feet, one pound is required for new, or half a pound for renovation. ‘There are two ways of forming a lawn—by turfs, and by sowing the Grass seeds. If good turfs can be had the lawn may be formed very quickly. But the making of a lawn by transplanting the sods is at best a laborious and expensive method, and, in many cases, is absolutely impossible on account of there being no good turf in the neighborhood. A good lawn can be had in from ten to twelve weeks by sowing the Grass seeds, and the final results will be the most satisfactory.
The best time to sow is early in Spring, as the moist weather then experienced is favorable to the quick germination of the seed, and gives the young plants a chance of being established before the Summer comes with its burning heat. The next best time is in September and October, as the weather is then comparatively cool, and sufficient growth may be made to establish the plants before the approach of Winter. Sow thinly and evenly, selecting a calm day for the purpose, and cover the seeds lightly with a wooden rake. After the Grass is well up, a moderately heavy roller may be passed over it to firm the surface.
During the season frequent mowing and watering will be necessary. A good supply of water is very important, as the fierce heat during the Summer is apt to burn the Grass out. The best time to
water is in the evening or early morning, and the application should be copious; a slight sprinkling will do very little good.
MEN WHO KICK about weeds in their lawn should blame themselves for it. If they buy their lawn seed from a man who makes the seed business a ‘‘side line’? they cannot get as good seed as when they go to a reliable seed store. Our lawn seed is a mixture of the best recleaned seeds, and we
~ guarantee it to make a beautiful lawn the first year, without weeds, unless they are in the grounds from manure, or in the ‘‘ black soil’’ hauled in,
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wen. ANNUALS ~~ And Other Flowers, Blooming the First Year from Seed.
In this department we include not only Annuals that bloom and die the first year, but also those Perennials that flower freely the first year from seeds. Upon this class of plants the garden is de- pendent for many of the brightest, most showy and beautiful flowers, and consequently we have taken special care in the growth and selection of the choicest seeds. We have this year transferred to the following pages many novelties of recent introduction and of real beauty. For Flower Seeds by the pound and ounce, send for special prices.
<-> ON ALL ORDERS FOR SEEDS IN PACKETS the purchaser may select TWENTY-FIVE CENTS’ WORTH EXTRA for Each ONE DOLLAR sent us, Thus any one sending $1.0Q0can select seeds in packets amounting to $1.25; for $2.00, seeds in packets to the value of $2.50, and so on.
PER PKT, ABRONIA. Charming trailing annuals, height, | 111 Salicifolius (/ountain Plant). Willow-like
nine to eighteen inches, flowering freely in large foliage te ete) tuyere eden
Verbene- like trusses, very fragrant. They suc- | {92 Tricolor Bs Coathven d
ceed well in the garden border, in beds, rock : BIL s Coat). Yellow,red,green §
tar basket ? RC es LS Ttixed: Ally kinds.2°2 2 2) 2k Oe ee eee 5 MRC TAiae 2) Ae ee Se aaa. _... 5| ANTIRRHINUM (Szap Dragoz). Those who
have cultivated only the old fashioned, faded Snap Dragon have no idea how bright and beauti- ful these new and improved varieties are, They are easily raised from seeds, make a gorgeous bed on the lawn, and if freely cut they bloom incessantly throughout the season, Our mixtures’
miwmbellata. Rosy pink. a....2..-2.cscce--cesnoncese-- 5 AGERATUII. Annuals, bearing in profusion clusters of feathery flowers, suitable for pot culture in Winter or bedding out in Summer, flowering continually and profusely. Two feet
high. contain all the new and choice colors, including MUeMESRESE peer este i Le, ee oe eae 5| the beautifully striped, variegated and margined, <M E CER aE IS te eee ea ane Senceg E neNeiAy Cees Sili4: Pallivarieties.. «Mixed...22.. 2. ae 5 = LL UNE 5 | ae SO NS aM sees A Se ater ne 5| 115 Dwarf varieties. All colors mixed ............... 5
TOM THUMB AGERATUM. Splendid very dwarf variety for edgings and ribbon lines; covered with flowers until frost; height, three-quarter foot.
105 Tom Thumb. Blue. A beautiful variety, bearing large trusses of flowers in such abundance as to almost cover the plant...... 5
ALYSSUII. This old favorite should be largely used in every garden. It is of easiest culture, and its fragrant flowers are produced all Summer.
106 Sweet Alyssum. White, in clusters. QOz., Een ce srk ae et ea Ran Me BADD 5
107 Benthami Compactum. More dwarf and compact, known as Tom Thumb Sweet V2 ASSES ET es tae a ne ae ee Se Ee 5
AMARANTHUS. Very ornamental plants, some remarkable for large panicles of showy flowers and others for the brilliant range of colors in
116 Anagallis. Low-growing plants, with re- markably bright and handsome flowers; MHIXEG: Vanieties c.1.- a5 5.0 ele jee ee
ABUTILON (flowering Maple). Although uni- versally admired, comparatively few are aware how easily Abutilons can be raised from seed and how beautifully they flower all Summer the first season. To get them in bloom early the seed should be started in the house and the young plants set out in the garden when the weather is warm and settled. They grow rapidly bearing a rich profussion of the elegant, bell- shaped flowers. A splendid house plant, bloom- ing freely in Winter.
117 Prize. Mixed. Embracing the most elegant
colors, bothselfs and streaked and veined....15
118 ADONIS 4€stivalis. The Flos Adonis has fine, pretty foliage, with bright-scarlet
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the leaves. FIG WEES ce. cee ae oN er ANG en, eae 108 Caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding). Long red 119 AGROSTEMMA Ceeli rosa (fose of Heav- FETE tee nT es 007) en ewe 5 en). Abundant bloomer, with deep rose 109. Princess of Wales. Foliage beautifully flowers, very pretty im masses... Bind ede ee ara re en ae 5| ALONSOA (Mask Flower). Free- flowering bed- 110 Splendens (Rainbow Plant). Inner foliage ding plant, with handsome, flowers, in) bloom
of avery dark blackish- bronze, tipped with. until frost,
green; the outer foliagé where exposed to 120 Grandiflora. Bright scarlet, one and one-
the light is an intense flaming crimson EEE SSIS) seg 2 oe oe ere har 5 and shining gold, while some of the leaves | 121 Linifolia. Orange scarlet, one and one- comprise crimson, gold, bronze and green, 5 halfiiee re ee Pee ey ere OEM tf cae 5
Not only the most popular, but the most ef- fective in the entire list, while most easy of
culture, there is
no flower which >combines so much _ beauty and variety of color and shape and habit as the modern Aster. Fora late Sum- mer or Fall dis- play they have no. successful rival. Give them a rich soil, and EN OI, Gry weather they should be mulched and well watered.
TRUFFAUT’S PZEONY PERFECTION ASTER. A very favorite type. Thrifty, upright plants, large, fine flowers, with long in-curved petals. The florists’ Aster and one of the finest. prr PRT.
GLOBE FLOWERED ASTER.
122 Peony Perfection. Finest mixed................ 5 123 ao es Satimwhite 2. 5 124 as cc Grimson 5 125 cc Ge Dark bine was Skt 5
DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED ASTERS. Plants only ten to twelve inches high, producing flowers of the largest size and choicest colors.
126 A. Chrysanthemum Flowered. Mixed...... 5 VICTORIA ASTERS. A magnificent race of
Asters. The colors include many delicate and
some gorgeous shades, flowers very double and
four inches across and from twenty to. thirty in
a single plant, fifteen to eighteen inches high. imtvA. Vietoria. Chotee mixed :....2 2002.02 128 ee Pre nvinites.-.4. 2522
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GERMAN QUILLED ASTER. Flowers composed |
of tube or quill-shaped petals. with a great variety of colors. 129 German Quilled. Mixed... 180 ne a JAS SSS 3 5 She Renae Aor e 131 Ch’nese Asters. Choice mixed; twelvesorts. 3 182 Dwarf Bouguet. A most charming class, of compact habit, only six to eight inches high. Each plant is covered with hand- some flowers and looks like a bouquet set in tie oroucd.1 FE oOurteen: Colors... ....: 183 Globe Flowered. Best German mixed........ 1384 White Plume Aster. A grand Aster hav- ing large, plume-like flowers, cream white in color and lasting a long time........ ........... 10 185 New White Plume Aster. Extra Fine Florist Strain. A pure white Aster of great beauty; it cannot always be relied upon to produce feathery form, but a first-class flower may always be expected of grand BIZ Are PUT ere Oli a spices eee ee 25
Very beautiful
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ASTERS. ASPERULA. A hardy dwarf annual, with clus-
ters of small, sweet-scented flowers, lasting a long time while in bloom, fine for bouquets; one foot. PER PET, 136 Odorata (Sweet Woodruff). Chief ingre- dient in the ‘‘ Maitrank,’’ or May wine of the Germans. The dried flowers and leaves have a delicious perfume, and im- parts an agreeable perfume to clothes, etc., when kept among them. 5
BALSAM (42%’s S%ézer). An old and
favorite garden flower, producing its gorgeous masses of beautiful, brilliant-col- ored double flowers in the greatest profusion, of easy culture, succeeds in a good rich soil,
BALSAM PERFECTION.
|137 Balsam, Double White. Oz., $1.00............
138 Balsam, Double Perfection, Very double, immense, solid round flowers. Oz., $1.50.10 | 1389 Balsam, Double Camellia Flowered. Finest
| mixed. Oz:) $1.00.......23 3) 10 |140 Balsam, Double Mixed. Occasionally semi- double. . Oz., 90c:..2... 2 2 ee 5
; 141 Balsam, Double. Collections of six colors..50
142 Balsam, Double Scarlet (King)... 00... 5 143 ce oe Pink (Maiden's Blush)...... 5
144 Balsam, Double Solferino. Spotted 33... 2.2400 pete ce
145 BARTONIA. — Aurea. One of the most showy of our hardy annuals. The plants grow eighteen inches to two feet high, with thistle-like, downy. leaves, commence to flower early and bloom continuously throughout the Summer; the large, saucer- shaped flowers, two and one-half inches across, are of a bright metallic yellow, and intensely brilliant
146 BRACHYCOME.— Iberidifolia( Swan River Daisy). Very effective dwarf-growing plants, covered for months with a pro- fusion of single daisy-like flowers, blue and white mixed; one-half foot..............+ 5
147 BROWALLIA. Handsome plants, eighteen inches tall, with shining green foliage and bright blue and pure white flowers, mixed.. 5
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You should try Dickmann’s Giant Summer Cabbage for an early crop. It will
be sure to pay you.
See page 20.
OUR FLOWER SEEDS ARE THE BEST TO BE FOUND.
‘148 Scarlet Ribbed Chilian.
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ing varieties of the Chilian Beet are very attract- ive as the center of the circular beds surrounded by the Dracena Leaf Beet, Nasturtiums, and other dwarf plants. PER PET. Immense leaves,
of indescribably rich crimson bronze, with
mid-ribs of shining scarlet. Oz., ldc........ 5
_ 149 Yellow Ribbed Chilian. Leaves greenish-
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yellow, with deep golden-yellow mid- FEDS. OVAGA ICs aoe eee ee i 5
150 Draczeena Leaf. Entirely unique, its orna- mental, dark red, lustrous leaves resem- bling the Dracena, ver ful for borders.
rich and beauti- OZNISC rene ween 5
DOUBLE DAISY.
BELLIS (Double Daisy). Daisies are easily raised from Spring-sown seed, and come into flower in a very short time. Among the most charming Spring flowers, they are most indis- pensable for cool, shady places. With protec- tion they will stand the Winter.
151 Fine German Double [lixed....... ww... 5
152 Extra Double White. Fine... ... 5 CALENDULA. The old pot “ Marigold.”’
really of remarkable beauty, deserving a place in | 1g¢¢
every garden.
153 Double Mixed (Pot Marigold). O2z., 1dc...... 5 154 Meteor. Perfectly double and beautifully striped cream color, edged with orange.
OE OG ear Na ei Ne ee Sy es 5 155 Printe of Orange. Large, deeply imbri- cated flowers, pale straw yellow, striped with a most intense shade of orange.
Oz., 25c
156 Convoivulus [linor.
The Dwarf Morning
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PER PKT,
EET.—Ornamental Foliaged. The large, grow- | 163 NEW DWARF CANNAS. These new dwarf
ever-blooming, large flowering French Cannas bloom freely the first year from seed. They are much less expensive and incomparably more beautiful for bedding than the best Geraniums. In fact, we cannot recall any other plants that have ever given us such satisfaction in masses or in beds, while even single specimens are most attractive in the garden. The rootscan be keptin the cellar over Winter, and each clump will give six to eight good roots for planting out in the following Spring. The Mixed Seed we offer has been saved from the finest varieties of all colors.
Oz:, G03" 3, pkis. 20 Cr skis Se ae 10
164 Calandrinia Grandiflora. Very beautiful dwarf growing annual for the flower garden ; in the sunshine the large rose- colored flowers expand into a perfect blaze Of Dea uitiyisre eee ee eee ts et eek, ML 5
165 Cacalia (Tassel Flower). Small tassel- like blooms, often called fVlora’s Paint Brush, gracefully borne on long stems; useful for cutting; bright scarlet and yel- low, mime hie tee ee Ee oe aes 3)
CENTAUREA (Blue Bottle, or Bachelor's Button). One of the most attractive of all hardy annuals, the graceful beauty of its old-fashioned flowers being universally admired, A hardy annual of the easiest growth, and flowers freely and con- tinuously, height two to three feet, flowers ex- cellent for cutting.
166 Cyanus. Mixed. Including dark and light
blue, purple, pink, rose, white, etc. Oz., DG. eater ghee CHM est tt BDO RIe ee neler 5 Are | 167 Tlascuta, or Sweet Sultan. ...0000000000000.... 5
Clarkia. Very free flowering, flowers white with. brilliant carmine;center:-. ee 5
169 [lixed. Double and single varieties .............. 5 170 CHRYSANTHETSIUI1.— Double, Corona=
rium mixed. White and yellow, double HOWETS 0.75 ie cee ., BES conus cck ea) oak ee 5
171 Sulphureum fl. pl. Produces numerous very pretty, double flowers, of a rich lentony Colom. aT Se es a 5
172 CASTOR OIL BEAN. See Aicitzus.....0.......... 5
Glory is a beautiful plant of trailing habit, "| CALLIOPSIS. Very handsome and showy plants, -
and asia’ perfect mass of bloom: 22-2
CANDYTUFT. Among the most useful of hardy annuals, Perfectly hardy, and produces its neat clusters of flowers very freely.
fe NNEEEC 37 1 O75 6 20CK. os isa sess, pe Ue 158 Rocket. Spikes of white flowers. Oz.,20c.... 5 159. Dark (Crimson :..30 3.05.25. 2s ee 5
160 New Carmine. The richest in color............ 5
with numerous flowers of brilliant colors and of long duration in bloom. Of the easiest culture, they require no care and thrive in any garden. |
5|173 Drummondii (Goldex Wave). Bushy, com-
pact plants, covered all summer with bright golden flowers, two inches across, each distinctly marked with dark brown Center 7 COR ea i vee 5
161 Tixed. Including above varieties. Oz.,20c.... 5) 474 [ixed. Allvarieties and colors. Oz., 20¢.... 5
162 CHRYSANTHEISIUIM. (French Margue- rites, or Painted Daisies). ‘These annual Chrysanthemums have no resemblance whatever to the perennial varieties, also so popular, but have a distinct beauty. The plants grow twelve to eighteen inches high, and produce on long stems beautiful large flowers of many bright colors, having the appearance of being laid on with a Bours ta St et aed er ie a eer ee ee ER )
CELOSIA (Cockscomb). Quite easy to grow and certainly one of the most showy and brilliant of annuals. The combs of the best varieties often grow a foot or more across the top.
176 Fire=-Feathered. The plant grows three feet high, and the main stems puts forth thirty to thirty-five branches, each crowned with a feathery flowery head of an intense ATS CEOT Oy eee Speen ee 8 a Si SRE Eh a oe 5
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PER PET. 177 PREMIUM COCKSCOMB. This is the best dwarf- growing Cockscomb we have, are firmly set in the crown, with well-bal- anced, large heads, two to twenty inches across. They growvery uniform and pre- sent an unusually solid effect in color, which is a rich ruby-red of extreme bril- liancy. 3 PRts., 2OC.........ccscessececeeeeeeseeeeeeeenees 10
COCKSCOMB.
178 Dwarf Golden Rose. Large combs of bright rose, marked with a stripe of clear DP OVGAEM GY CLOW 9 ae eccs cscnte a cne2 Risser et no oecwo Eads 5
179 Empress. Mammoth, bright purple combs, 5
180 Glasgow Prize, or Tom Thumb. A fine dwarf variety, dark leaves and crimson (SONS 8 BIS) css So ce te noe Go) EO EN oe? Enea 5)
181 Dwarf Mixed. Various shades of red.......... 5
182 Gold Feathered. This is in all respects like the Fire Feathered Celosia, except that the feathered flower heads are of a Ipriche olden-orange: Color 20). i 2.25 2: 5
183 Feathered Varieties, Mixed. Oz., 50c........ 5
184 CREPIS Rubra (Hawkweed). Rosy, double |S A Ree ik See Ef Sod SRR a 5
185 CUPHEA Miniata. A pretty little half-hardy annual, bearing numbers of curiously- shaped flowers, of a bright vermilion Seatlet, witht ViOlet Center... set... 10
186 CINERARIA Maritima (Dusty Miller). Very ornamental for bedding and as a decorative plant. Of dwarf, compact habit, with a handsome silvery-white foliage; can be grown very easily from seed. A beauti- ful plant for decorative purposes................ 5
187 COLLOMIA Coccinea. Numerous heads of fine red flowers, somewhat like a Bou- NGS 2 basen ke ae See ee ee a peeaaiee 2tiews) St
MARKET GARDENERS
You don’t *“*TRY OUR SEEDS,” we try them, before you get them.
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| 188 All Colors.
5\that injure the garden and field crops.
Who buy seeds in large quantities are requested to write for WHOLESALE PRICES. in this Catalogue are very reasonable, yet frequently we have orders for large quantities of certain seeds (such as Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Cucumber, Melon, Radish, Turnip, etc.), and the purchaser naturally expects to buy at a price lower than that charged for a single pound.
COSMOS Hybridus. Of very rapid growth, and’ make large bushes fully five feet high, which are a mass of elegant foliage until they bloom in August. From September until November each plant is covered with hundreds of showy blos- , soms two inches in diameter. The flowers re- semble single Dahlias, and are pure white, flesh color, charming light pink, and deep rose in color, each with a bright yellow center. They are very easily raised and they make a grand display. PER PKT.
Mixed .../3.2. 2 eee 5
189 Pure White. Large, pure white flowers, extremely beautiful; very valuable for
florists .2....000 a eee 5 190 Pure Pink. Beautiful large flowers of a ‘clear, delicate ‘pink color.2. 2 22s 5
191 CYNEGLOSSUM (Venus Navelworth)........ 5
DATURA (Azgel’s Trumpet or Sweet Night- ingale). Very showy, large-branching plants, growing three to five feet high, bearing im- mense trumpet-shaped flowers, six inches in length and very fragrant. They bloom freely from seed sown in the open ground the first season, but the roots can be taken up and kept over Winter the same as Dahlias.
192 Wrightii. Large, single, white flowers...... 5 193 Fastuosa, fl. pl. Large, double white........ 5
194 Fastuosa, fl. pl. Double purple................... 5 195 Mixed. Seeds of all the above... 5 DIANTHUS (PINKS). The China and
Japan Pinks are deservedly very popular, as few flowers can equal them in beauty and profusion of bloom. They comprise many distinct dnd most beautifully marked varieties, of rich and varied colors. They bloom continually all Summer and Fall, until severe frost; they live over Winter and bloom finely again the second season. They are alike orna- mental in-the garden and for bouquets. Plants ten to fifteen inches high, and are of the easiest cultivation.
196 Chinensis (Dowdle Chinese Pinks). Clusters
of small double flowers, finest mixed. Oz.) B06 0ien2. ele ee ee 5) 197 Chinensis albus, fl. pl. Double white........ 5 198 Diadematus, fl. pl. (Double Diadem Pink.) Marked like the original Chinese Pinks, very double, large flowers, magnificent in color and variety:........... 5-2 3) 199 Heddewiggii, Finest Single. Mixed. Flowers two to three inches in diameter. 02.6 T5G one ieee 200 Heddewiggii, fl. pleno. Finest! double mixed, in great variety, extra choice. OZ., 706 2. ee 5) 201 OUR OWN MIXTURE of all the above splendid varieties. % oz., 85c; oz., 60c.... 5
Slug Shot is sure death to all insects
While the prices quoted
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‘ DAHLIAS. Every one knows and admires
the Double Dahlia but com- paratively few are aware that it can be grown so easily from seed and flowers so beautifully the first season that the pur- chase of bulbs is a need- less expense. We offer the choicest seed, that, if sown in the Spring, will give a magnificent display of the brightest colors by August. px.
202 Choice ['lixed Pom-= $ pon 203 Mixed. Single sorts.. 5
204 ESCHSCHOLTZIA (Calfornia Poppy). Mixed. Flowers yel- low, orange and white, leaves finely cut, height, ten to twelve inches, very showy.... 5
205 EUPHORBIA Marginata § (Sxzow-on-the- Mountain). A hardy annual, growing two feet high, with beautiful foilage, elegantly veined and margined with white, wey Gnome. (OvAss PAT ei secs tesa eee
EGG=-PLANT. Not edible. Or- namental, fruit-bearing plants, growing freely in rich, light, warm soil.
206 White = fruited. shaped
207 Scarlet=fruited. Hand- some, dark-green foil-
Dy egrer
208 ERYSITIUI Hedge Mustard. Hardy an- nual, sweet scented, good for bouquets, etc.. 5
209 FORGET=l1E=-NOT. See
IVD OSE OSUS ten et nner eee 5 210 FOUR=O’CLOCK. See Marvel 0f Pera. 5
GAILLARDIAS. Although long neglected, the single Gaillardia, or Blanket Flower, has lately come into well- deserved popularity. Of mag- nificent size and wonderful profusion, the flowers are greatly admired for their fine forms and rich blending of colors, while they thrive well everywhere.
211 Mixed colors...................... 5
212 GILIA. Mixed. All vari- eties. Good for cutting, of dwarf habit, will bloom almost anywhere 5
213 GAMOLEPIS Tagetes. Of compact growth, with fern-like foilage and bright-yellow, daisy-like flowers.......... 5
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PER PET, 214 GODETIA Albemarle. Plants compact, pro-
tusely covered with rosy-carmine flowers.. 5 215 Fine mixed. Many varieties. Oz., 25c........ 5 216 GYPSOPHILA Elegans. A mass of the finest little leaves and branches, covered with tiny, white flowers. Useful for bou- quets, its delicate sprays imparting a light appearance... eles ee ee ee 5 217 HELIANTHUS (Suxflower). The Dahlia. Produces numerous bright golden-yellow flowers, which are generally perfectly Gown bil eyes fot te FeO SE eee Ce Sa oe ae 218 Mammoth Russian. Very large. Oz., 10c.. 5 219 Primrose. pearance
Small Sunflower of trim ap-
er
HELIOTROPE. Every one loves the delightful fragrance and beauty of the Heliotrope, but very few are aware of the fact that it can be raised from seed as easily as Verbenas. From
seed sown in the open ground the plants will flower in August, while a fine display can be had earlier by starting the seed in the house and setting out plants when the weather is warm.
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MIXED SINGLE DAHLIAS.
WITH LITTLE MONEY.
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PER PET. 220 Choice mixed. Many varieties..................------
221 Dark Bouquet. The large flower heads are intensely dark, of the deepest blue in color and most deliciously fragrant. It comes EEMEEOMY CHE USCC Se te ce cees stot cece ce erence ne 9)
222 HIBISCUS. Hardy annual, with large, showy flowers, very ornamental.................... 10
223 ICE PLANT (Mesembryanthemum crystal- linum). Fine for vases, singular icy foliage. 5
224 JACOBCEA ELEGANS. Double mixed, an old favorite for flower borders, continu- ously in bloom and useful for cutting, one bOV ON 3] 704 ON Pete See ra een eee 5
LARKSPUR. Well-known annuals of great beauty,
and noted for richness of their colors.
225 Double Dwarf Rocket. Finest mixed.......... 5 226 Tall Rocket. Double mixed.........00.000000......-- 5
227 Emperor Larkspur. Really splendid, a sin- gle plant having fifty or more erect spikes OE HO WEES soo re ee cE cere tccdee 9)
228 LINARIA Bipartita splendida. A very at- tractive, free-flowering, hardy annual, heads of handsome purple flowers, resem- bling the snap-dragon................ 2.0
229 LINUI Grandiflorum rubrum (Crimsonx Flax). One of the most beautiful annuals known.” Valaable- tor bedding 772 2...2. 5
LOBELIA. Very dwarf planis, growing four to six inches high and forming dense masses of flowers. Of easy culture, and well adapted for bedding, edging, pots or rockeries.
230 Erinus, compacta. Deep, rich blue. %
231 Erinus compacta alba. White. 4% 0z., 75c.. 5 232 Erinus Crystal Palace. Dark blue, splendid. 5 233 Finest mixed varieties. O2z., 50c.................. 5
LYNCHNIS (Burning Star). Grand, hardy peren- nials, which grow and bloom from the same roots, year after year, requiring no protection. They will flower freely the first year if the seed is sown early.
234 Chalcedonica, Intensely bright scarlet........ 5 235 LOVE=IN=A=MIST. See Wigedia.
236 LUPINUS Subcarnosus (The Deep- Blue Lupin). Its neatly cut, lively green foliage carpets the ground, from which are borne upright, on stems six to eight inches long, lovely spikes of the deepest sea- blue flow- Cis, GeMcalelw simaetaitewe sac eee wae! 5
937 Mixed. All annual varieties....................2....... 5
MALOPE. This old hardy annual is a favorite wherever known, as few plants produce more beautiful flowers. The plants grow eighteen to twenty inches high, and bear large single flowers.
238 Grandiflora mixed.
white
TIARIGOLD. The African varieties are stronger in habit, and produce larger flowers than the French.
239 African Double. Mixed... All varieties........ 5
240 French Double Dwarf. Mixed colors, of compact habit, numerous bright flowers.... 5
Crimson, rose and
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5| MARVEL-OF-PERU (ifradziis).
of-Peru, or Four o’clock, is as easily grown as a weed, and is one of the most brilliant and showy of annuals. Planted in beds or masses, their compact growth, rich, glossy leaves, together with their profusion and diversity of bloom, present a gorgeous sight during the afternoon. PER PET. 241 Marvel of Peru. Mixed, all colors. Oz.,15c.. 5 242 MATRICARIA (feverfew). Eximia fl. pl. Extremely beautiful plants, twelve inches high. Grows freely in any soil and bears numerous, perfectly double, pure white flowers, one inch in diameter 5) MEDICAGO. These plants are grown for their curiously shaped seed pods—being of most pe- culiar shapes. 248 Acutellata (.Szaz/s). Flowers small, yellow.. 5 MATHIOLA (Sweet-scented Stock). A charming hardy annual, which sown early begins to flower in June, and bears a great profusion of fragrant flowers. 244 Bicornis. Light lilac- pink, very sweet... 5
245 Martynia fragrans. Fine Summer bloom- ing garden plants, with large crimson Gloxinia-like flowers, followed by curi- ously horned fruits, one and a-half feet...... 5
946 Thixed Varieties......00:2..... 2 5
MIGNONETTE. versal favorite on account
of its sweet and delicate fragrance. The seed should be scattered liberally in sunny situations. The fiowers of some of the newer varieties, de- scribed below, are of wonderful perfection. 247 Reseda odorata, Sweet Mignonette. Oz., WSC foie eseedeeh iis ee ee 5)
248 Odorata grandiflora ameliorata. O2z., 20c.. 5
249 Giant Pyramidal. Very fine, large flowers of compact, pyramidal habit. O2z., 35c...... 5 250 PURE MATCHET. Of vigorous, pyra- midal growth, with very thick, dark-green leaves, numerous stout flower stalks, bear- ing massive spikes of deliciously scented reddish- gray flowers, of great substance. V6: 02:, O0C.W leech ee 10 251 Golden Queen. Very fine new variety, with flowers of a golden hue, highly effec- tive, of dense, pyramidal habit. Oz., 40c.. 5 252 Mixed. Including many varieties. Oz., 25c.. 5 MIMULUS (Monkey Flower). plants, with singularly shaped and brilliantly colored flowers, blotched and spotted in every conceivable manner. Excellent for baskets or vases, while they thrive well in the garden if planted in partial shade. 253 Tigrinus. Fine hybrid varieties, mixed...... 5
254 Tigrinus grandiflorus. Very large-flowered
and tigered and spotted varieties, most beautiful 10
255 Moschatus (Musk Plant). SCONCE oo. ke cock vente ee MYQSOTIS (Forget-me-not). These charming little favorites succeed best in damp, sandy situ- ations, but thrive well in almost any soil. 256 Palustris. The true marsh, Forget- me-not, small, blue flowers....0...2 ee
257 Alpestris. Blue, dwarf, free-flowering....... 5
The Mignonette is a uni-
Leaves musk-
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Tender-looking °
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8 Alpestris alba. White, height, six inches... 5| 269 GENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). Acaulis 259 Semperflorens. Blue, a dwarf variety, alba. Saucer-shaped, silver-white, flow- flowers from early Spring until the Autumn ers, of enormous size, very striking and WEEE TVD Sian antic ie eae ee 10 frapran ti5 csc kite ee ent ne eae ee
270 Drummondii. Very large, bright-yellow
Remo THULE NASTURTIUIMS, | Sowers enn eenremrencann
| The improved Dwarf or Tom Thumb Nastur- 271 OXALIS. ee eee JURE tiums are unrivaled in beauty andeffect. When EOS ES Bete ea plantéd in poor soil, they flower most profusely covered with bright flowers from June
and remain long in bloom. We recommend a until September. Very usetul io edgings, liberal use of the seed, in variety. as they form an even and pleasing border..
260 Tom Thumb Beauty. Yellow and scarlet.... 5 261 Palace Gem. Sulphur, spotted maroon...... 5
262 Lady Bird. Its striking flowers are pro- duced in profusion throughout the Sum-
| mer. The ground color of the flowers is
rich golden yellow, each petal barred with
| a broad vein (starting from the base) of
brichtiruby. crimson. Oz., 20C.:......4-.-.. 10
263 Tom Thumb Varieties. Mixed. Including the above and other choice colors. O2z.,
sea Ay Ds, A0CS: MDs. Pl coe. 2 ae cote sateeewesee 5 NEMOPHILA (ZLove Grove). Of neat, compact Be ae habit, blooming freely all Summer. If thinned PRIZE MIXED PANSIES.
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PER PKT. PER PKT.
5 5
5
to four inches apart the plants will present a PANSIES., Pansies are the most popular of
LSESE HES: all flowers grown from seed. 264 Mixed. Many rich, bright colors.................. 5| is needless to say anything in praise of such
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NIGELLA (ZLove-in-a- Mist). Very showy in| universal favorite. It is everywhere popular, foliage, flowers, and seed pods. The pretty| both for the brilliant beauty of its flowers and flowers are surrounded by a delicate wreath of the long continuation of bloom. Pansy seed is fine, mossy, green fibers. a specialty, and we have not only a large col-
265 Damascena, Double. Mixed. With finely lection cf varieties, but also the very best seed
of each variety.
272 Giant QOdier. The
flowers, of immense
size, are of the pop-
ular Odier type, be- gv ing all three-spotted Qyimes | |
cut leaves and curious blue and white DOES "ol NT A di ee ONE ae tA ie Moorea a eney ahiees Zt ead
266 Dwari, Double. Of compact, neat habit of growth. A little gem, with white and blue HOWEES 202242...) Oh a earl aeeie Sa eb see ean aed 5
267 NICOTIANA Affinis. Produces splendid pure white, Bouvardia-like flowers on long terminal tubes. When its large flowers are fully expanded in the evening and morning it has a most striking effect, and is so fragrant that asmall bed will perfume the wholesurrounding atmosphere. Taken up in the Fall, cut back, and potted, it will
On
or five-spotted on back-grounds of very rich colors, the flow- , ers are of good sub- stance and fine form, plants are of neat, compact growth. oz., 85c; 0oz., $6.00;
Dloomy-iscelyiall Winter. 22). eao0 se a O pkt., 1c. 268 NOLANA. Mixed. Very pretty trailing | 273 Odier, or Blotched. plants for rock-work, hanging baskets, Superb, large -eyed flower borders, etc. Flowers resemble the flowers of very good GIANT ODIER.
Way Ce ORVO NITES 208 Ose Ae eos 5 shape, and beautitully blotched with rich = : R and varied col-
ze Ss
2 « ~ ors. 16 0z.,60c;
274 Pheasant’s Eye(fainbow). Upper petals sky-blue,edged with violet, the lower petals are mostly purple, sometimesona white, some- times on a yel- low ground, marble and
: spotted. lf oz.,
PANSIES. 50c; oz., $1.80..
oz., $4.00..........10
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PER PK 275 Prince Bismarck. Beautiful shades of
brown and golden-bronzed marbled. 4 OZ OUE PrOZ.n spl OO sec eno Aaya EN, 276 Snow Queen. Flowers of a delicate pure satiny-white. 14 oz., 50c; oz., $1.50.......... 277 King of the Blacks, or Faust. Flowers intensely black, almost coal-black. 14 oz., ACO. A PAOD. eee es om Se A cet Ss, Dares ANGE Ny. 278 Lord Beaconsfield. Large flowers of deep purple violet, shading off in the top petals to a white hue, highly effective. 14 oz., AO CEN Oz eorpl Sie) sr aleve eens, eae NS 282) 279 Emperor William. Flowers of a splendid ultramarine blue, with a well-defined pur- ple-violet eye. 1f 0z., 40c; o2z., $1.25........ 280 Dark Purple. Rich, deep color. ¥% 0z., 40c.. 281 Silver=-edged. Dark purple, white border... 282 Striped and Mottled Varieties. Very fine and exceedingly beautiful. 14 0z., 40c;
285 Large Flowering. Very fine mixed. Em- bracing all the separate colors of German
Pansies. % 0z.,25c; 14 oz., 40c; oz., $1.25..10
286 Good Quality. Mixed. Fine for bedding, many rich colors. 1 0z., 25c; 0oz., 85c.... 287 PRIZE MIXED. An extra fine mixture of all the best varieties of show, fancy,
striped and spotted Pansies, and also the giant-flowered Pansies of the improved
Giant Odier types. % oz., 50c; 0oz., $3 50..10
Sy 192 LS — WN es =
PETUNIA.
PETUNIA. Most valuable plants, succeeding
well everywhere. They are par- ticularly showy in beds or masses, and are uni- versal favorites on account of their richness of
color, fragrance and continuous blooming.
Order all Flower Seeds by their Numbers, it is not necessary to give Names.
x: 288 Petunia Hybrida. Finest mixed. A good
PER PKT,
mixture, embracing all colors, including striped and blotched varieties, very pro- fuse flowering and excellent for bedding or massing. 14 0z., 30C22. ee ee 10 289 Hybrida. Mixed. Good imported seed. OZ, SOC ones. accents nee 5 290 Pare flowering. Fine Mixed. All colors..15 | 291 Blue Veins. Fringed. Elegant flowers, | deeply fringed, of various shades of pur- | ple, rose and lavender, delicately veined
and penciled.....0i2.3. 22 20 292 BEST DOUBLE PETUNIA. The Double
Petunia produces no seed and but little
pollen—which is carefully used to fertilize
the finest single flowers—and from these
the seed is saved. In raising plants from .
this seed great care should be taken to |
preserve the smallest and weakest plants,
as these are the ones that bear the finest
double .flowers......:..... 25: 293 PERILLA Nankinensis. Valuable for bed-
ding and for general effect as an orna-
mental plant, beautiful, metallic, bronzy-
purple ‘foliage. .Oz., 20c..) 4 ==) ae 3)
294 POPPIES. Improved Double Cars |
nation. Mixed. For daz- zling richness and variety of colors, the flowers are unequalled. Simply scatter the seed in the open ground and a mass of beauty will result which will be a constant source of pleasure: ~ Oz., 25¢2...) ee 5 295 Double Peony=Flowered. Mixed. Splen- ; did large double flowers, all colors. Oz,20c,5 |296 Somniferum(Osiam Poppy). True, gigantic white, single flowers. ‘Oz., 20c sss 3) 297 THE NEW PHLOXES. (Starred and fringed.) These Starred and Fringed Phloxes are really entitled to rank as a new race, and are beyond question the most striking novelties in Phloxes ever in- troduced, being of unique and indescriba- ble beauty. In the Fringed flowers the petals are partly fimbriate and partly three-toothed, all distinctly bordered with white, which, together with the bright eye of the center, picturesquely contrasts with the magnificent velvety colors, in more ; than twenty distinct shades. In the Starred , - Phloxes the pointed central teeth of the petals (five in number) are five to six times as long as the lateral ones and pro- ject beyond them like little spines, one- half inch long, giving the flowers a dis- tinctly marked, regular, star-like form, the beauty of which is enhanced by the broad white margins bordering the edges of the petals,- 3 pkts., 25c.2 322 eee 10
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PHLOX DRUMMONDII. No flowers
are more showy or brilliant than this popular annual which thrives so universally throughout our country. The Improved Grandiflora varieties particularly
are exceptionally beautiful. PER PKT. 298 Fine Mixed. All colors of the original type of Phlox Drummondit. O2z., 60c.......... >)
299 Alba (Pure White). Our strain of this is really magnificent, the chaste white flow- ers being of unusualsize and perfect form..10
300 Carnea. A very beautiful Phlox; flowers of a delicate, fleshy pink, with a chamois- ROS C(COM LE Tee far te oe eta Sees 10
801 Large Bicod Red. The darkest colored of all, being of the deepest blood-red color....10
In brilliancy and beauty of
PORTULACA. color Portulacas are un- rivaled. They delight in sunny situations, where they rapidly carpet the ground, each plant cov- ering a space of about fitteen inches in diameter.
302 Finest Single. Mixed. In great. variety, large flowers of most brilliant colors. Oz.,
AA Ce eR ene Nt, lt hCG LO PTS ae nS Be 3) 303 Rose=-flowered, White. Very chaste.......... 5 DOs «4 = Orancves | Bricht. 2425.4 5 3805 << <C Red..3 Ruchest.23:62 2.2 5 306 Double Rose-flowered. Mixed. Unsur-
passed for brilliancy and beauty. From first-class seed, over one-haif of the plants will produce magnificent double flowers; these can be transplanted eight inches apart as soon as they bloom, thus making
the entire bed of double flowers..........0......... 10
RICINUS (Castor-oil Bean). Picturesque foliage plants that speedily attain gigantic proportions, and are ornamental until destroyed by frost.
307 Gibsoni Coccineus. The stalks and leaves are of a bright metallic bronze color; the large bunches of fruit are of a burning CrimisOn; CONGR a. te.ce sah eet oa eee eel 5
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5 |321 Armeria.
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SALPIGLOSSIS (Velvet Flower). One of the most graceful in growth, as well as the most beautiful in flower of the many easily grown garden annuals. The flowers are singularly marked and delicately penciled—in shape somewhat resembling the Petunia. PER PET.
309: Mixeds Alb colors:2:.4 0s aise eee 5
310 Grandiflora. The flowers are larger in size, and are most vividly marked, spotted and striped on ground colors of deep blue, rose, dark violet, light yellow, reddish DEONZeYELE ss nee ere tenes rae eee, ee 10
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride). The old and well- known Sweet Scabious is not as generally cul- tivated as it deserves. The perfectly double flowers are useful for cutting; they are grace- fully borne upon long slender stems, well above the foliage.
311 Tall German. Mixed. All colors; height,
GWG Pee bess nce se feed eee) ae ee eee eee, 5
312 Dwarf, Double. Mixed. Plants of compact habit, profusely bearing globe-shaped double flowers of great beauty...................... 5
313 SALVIA (Flowering Sage). Of all the Salvias the Sflexdens is the brightest and best, well worthy of cultivation.......0.002....... 5
314 SANVITALIA (Procumébens ft. pl.). Dwarf creeping plant, with profusion of double, bright yellow flowers, compact and effec- tivéeasi border! planta: ee ee ee ee 5
SCHIZANTHUS. Half hardy annuals, one and one-half feet in height, literally covered with flowers.
315 Papilionaceus (Butterfly Flower). A charm-
ing variety, marked with violet, yellow, CLINISON, GUC on SL See ea eee 3)
316 Mixed= >All colorses. ee.) eouree 5 SENSITIVE PLANT. The Sensitive plant is
very chaste and elegant in foilage, the leaves being delicately pinnated,while it bears attractive small pink flowers in globose heads. It affords much amusement by its sensitive character— even when slightly touched the leaves cluse and droop; easily grown.
317 Mimosa Pudica (Sensitive Plant).......2..2.-+- 5 318 STEVIA SERRATA. Produces a mass of
tiny, star-shaped, pure white flowers. Most excellent for bouquets. The plants grow about eighteen inches high, stems branching freely and almost completely covered with the corymbs of flowers. Very pretty in beds, and almost unequaled for cutting to arrange in bouquets and vases with other flowers. Flowers freely the first season /fromysecds es...) oe Pe 5
319 Saponaria Calabrica. Mixed. Dwarf con- tinuous blooming annuals for beds and edsings: pink, wihite, ete. 37 feet. 2 5
320 SWEET SULTAN (Ceztaurea Suaveolens) The Yellow Sweet Sultan produces its handsome i brush-like, _ bright- yellow flowers in wonderful profusion; the flowers have long stems, keep well, and are very valuable as cut flowers, finding a bg So, SSW [ee nore Bese ley Ria. ween EAR ERP aes
SILENE (Catchfly) Suitable for the open border
or rock work. Hardy annuals.
Different colors, fine mixed........ 5
Order all Flower Seeds by their Numbers, it is not necessary to give Names.
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XS \ STOCK, TEN WEEKS. All the varie-
STOCK, TEN-WEEKS. ties are de-
sirable as pot-plants, as well as in open garden. They are greatly prized for cut flowers, on ac- count of their fragrance and diversity of color. To have a continuous succession of bloom, sow at intervals from the beginning of March to the end of May. PER PKT,
322 NEW DWARF WHITE PYRAMID. Of very dwarf growth, the little plants are each crowned with magnificent heads of beautifully-shaped, perfectly double flowers, of fine form and paper-white color. The strain is so high-bred that a remarkable. percentage comes double. 2 pkts., 25c
323 NEW WHITE PERPETUAL (Cut and Come Again). Of strong growth and fine branching habit, it grows to the height of one and a half feet, and if sown early will produce uninterruptedly a great abun- dance of bloom from June until November. The individual flowers are uncommonly large, of a fine, rosette-like shape, and the purest possible white. The flowers appear on each little shoot, and the oftener
they are cut the better they seem to like it. Pcipktss, coe weet. PAPE ee okt 15
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324 RED VICTORIA.
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PER PRT. Each plant forms in
itself a naturally-grown bouquet, of a beautiful pyramidal shape, the natural branches being symmetrically arranged around the main stem, which is slightly raised in the center, brilliant, double dark blood-red ‘flowers .23...:3 ee 15
825 GIANT PERFECTION. A splendid race, growing two and a-half feet high, with large spikes of perfectly double-flowers | of great substance. Mixedi== 10
326 Dwarf=-German Ten=Weeks. Fine mixed.. 5 327 Large-flowering Dwarf. Choice mixed....10 828 Tlixed. All colors and kinds................: Mae. 5 329 TARGETES Lucida. Even if it never bore
its small, bright yellow flowers, this would be well worth growing for its delicate, fern-like foilage, of such powertul and delicious fragrance... 5
330 Patula nana (Cloth of Gold). An attrac- tive, dwarf-growing bedding plant, with very numerous golden-orange blossoms, delicate, fern-like foilage, useful in bou- quets and of delicious fragrance.................. 10
331 TRIFOLIUI Suaveolens (Sweet-scented Clover). A great favorite in gardens on account of its delicately scented flowers, six inches high. Oz., 25c; 4 Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.50
VERBENAS. Verbenas flower very quickly from
the seed and thrive much better than from cuttings.
332 Hybrida. Mixed. This seed, although so cheap, is really quite good, and embraces all colors. Y%0oz., 80c; oz., 300223 5
833 VERBENA HYBRIDA. Extra fine mixed. From a superb collection of named varie- ties. Very large in flower and corymbs, and of the richest and most brilliant colors as now perfected, this is superior to the Mammoth Verbena, and is one of the finest strains of Verbena hybrida in cultivation to-day. The seed has been , saved not only from a large collection of many bright and pleasing self-colors, but also from the finest varieties of the auricula- eyed type. 2 pkts., 25¢> 4>lozs Woe. OZ, $2.50 82 seen ae 15
334 Italian Striped. Very showy striped flowers
we ccc ces recat Oe eee Ham en eee eee ee ee eee ee mere cower
of many bright colors. 14 0z., 75c............. 10 335 Scarlet Defiance. True, brightest scarlet, Intensely rich. { 0z.i\$1.002 2 10
VIOLAS, or SWEET VIOLET.
Extremely popular in Europe for bedding Violas or Tufted Pansies should be more generally used in America. Sow the seed in May, and whenin flower in August or September, transplant into well-enriched beds, assorting as to color or arranging in any design desired. Soon after the snow is off the following Spring they will begin to bloom, and throughout the Spring and early Summer will give a profusion of flowers.
336 Admiration. Deep violet... ee! |)
337 Cornuta alba. Pure white......0..2....12cee 10 338 Perfection. Fine, light blue... 10 339 Purple Queen. Rich, deep purple..........-..-- 10
340 Finest mixed. All the above colors.
and bedding plant, eighteen inches high, with glossy green leaves and circular flower. prr pxrt.
ierOSeae Fine: rose .COlOL..2....i:c2..0scckscet ect chsosescees 10 342 Rosea alba. White FOS @ViG se eee nen 0: 10 348 Alba pura. Clear, pure white... 10
344 Mixed. The above three varieties.........000...... 5
VISCARIA (ose of Heaven). Adapted either for beds, edgings or clumps, their profuseness of bloom will always rank them among general favorites. Hardy annuals.
siapbime Mixed. One £00t....2..2:5..c.ccccecceeslecsscsesees 5
ZINNIAS. No flowers are more easily grown
from seed sown in the open
ground, and few bloom so continuously through-
out the entire Summer, Those acquainted only
with the old-time Zinnias will be surprised at
the perfection to which the newer strains have attained.
346 Choice, Double. Mixed. All colors............ 5
347 Superb, Double. Mixed. Perfectly double flowers, of grand form, large size, brilliant COMO eno se eins ah ccm uuneaty tag es leo aa ee 5)
348 Mexicana.
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Small, single, yellow flowers.... 5:
77
PER PKT,
iP | IVINCA (Madagascar Periwinkle), Splendid house | 349 Tenuiflora. Of dwarf habit, a good grower.
succeeding everywhere, and desirable as a border plant. Sown where they are to bloom, in rows, they make a striking effect, the plants bear upright, small, single, dark carmine flowers in profusion.. 5
350 Haageana fi, pl. Of elegant habit, making a circular bush of two and one-half feet in diameter and only eighteen inches high, almost entirely covered with small, per- fectly double flowers of an intensely rich, orange yellow color; fine for cutting.......... 5
MIXTURE The following mixture is care-
fully prepared from choice fresh seeds and cannot fail to give satis- faction. The packets are liberally filled, and in no other manner can so many seeds be obtained for such light cost.
351 WILD FLOWER GARDEN MIXTURE. These mixed flower seeds embrace more than a hundred varieties of such easy- growing and pretty flowers as are suitable for forming a wild-flower garden. They are very useful for woodland walks, road- sides, railroad embankments, and forsow- ing alongside of fences and onany untidy, bare spots of ground which are so fre- quently unsightly and which, if properly cared for and kept free from weeds, can be made to produce a continual display of bloom during the Summer. O2z., 28c........ 10
SEEDS OF ANNUAL: CLIMBERS.
In the flower garden and for the adornment of rural homes, no class of flowers is more useful
than these.
Many a trellis, fence, tree-stump or veranda, otherwise unattractive, can be rendered beautiful by planting seed of rapid-growing Climbers.
We recommend a liberal use of seeds of a
number of varieties. By a careful reading of the following list a judicious selection can easily be made.
g@S"On all orders for SEEDS IN PACKAGES the purchaser is entitled to select 25 Cents WORTH EXTRA for each ONE DOLLAR sent us for Seeds tz Packets.-“33h
PER PET.
360 BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum). The Balloon or Love-in-a- Puff, is of rapid growth, with pretty foliage and inflated Capsulese cts alee ee ieee epee oe Sell ty:
361 CANARY BIRD FLOWER. This is one of the most beautiful of Climbers, with hand- somely fringed, rich yellow flowers and delicate, foliage s.4oi32 Sisk ee 5
362 COBEA Scandens. This is one of the most beautiful climbing annuals, and is very easily grown. It has elegant, graceful flowers, of large size, resembling fox- gloves in shape, and of a rich rosy-purple color. The foliage is also extremely beau- CURD COR VielVetys LOX CUE Cs 2 cote c tetas. acer cscaeteamas 10
CYPRESS VINE. One of the most elegant vines,
delicate fern-like foliage, and beautiful star-
shaped flowers. 363 Scarlet. Intensely rich scarlet...........000...00.2. 5 364 White. Purest paper- white...
PER PET.
365 Tixed. Both scarlet and white. O2z., 25c.... 5
366 Scarlet, Ivy=leaved. Deeply lobated, ivy- like leaves, with fork-like racemes of countless fiery orange-scarlet flowers.
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CONVOLVULUS (Morning Glory). Seed of the well-known Morning: Glory is so cheap, the flowers so bright, and the vines of such rapid growth, that it should be largely planted to cover unsighty houses.
367 Striped. Large, handsome flowers of great beauty. On a white ground they arevari- ously striped and blotched with red, blue
ANG) GOSEs 538 oe cee ead cote, Sites acosee ee ae 5 368 Fine Mixed. Embracing a great variety of Colors.) OZs (10s ae. lee eh 5
DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean). Of very rapid growth, the old Haycinth Bean makes a very dense and attractive screen.
51369 Lablab. Purple and white mixed.................... 5
Order all Flower Seeds by the Numbers, it is not necessary to give Names.
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CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
Climbers—Continued.
JOS. F. DICKMANN’S
MAURANDYA. Charming Climbers, elegant alike in foliage, and from their graceful growth are well suited for hanging baskets, vases and light trellis. PER PRT,
8372 Barclayana. Rich violet blue; ten feet........ 10
: Finest [lixed. Blue, white and mauve........ 5 374 THE MOON FLOWER, the Original
Yariety. This variety makes an immense growth of vine and dense foilage, but must be started early to flower in the North. The large flowers are some a beautiful blue and others pure white in color. Even when it does not bloom it is one of the handsomest vines in cultiva- tion, on account of its quick-growing and dense foilage, which is not torn by wind orrain. The leaves are of a bright, glossy- green color, uniformly heart-shaped....-....10
3875 TIINA LOBATA. The flowers appear on fork-like racemes, rising almost erect out of the dense and luxuriant foilage; they are as buds, at first bright red, but change through orange-yellow to yellowish-white when in full bloom. It is a very rapid- growing climber, forming pyramids of over eighteen feet in height...) =a 15
376 MOMORDICA Balsamima (Balsam Apple). A very beautiful climbing plant, with handsome apple-shaped fruits... 5)
377 Charantia. (Balsam Pear). Rapid- growing climber with very beautiful fruits, of a rich golden yellow color, which, when ripe, open, disclosing the seeds encased in a carmine covering. The fruits, pre- served in alcohol, make a most useful liniment, Oz., 50c 20 eee oD
NASTURTIUM. The Tropzolum Majus, or Tall
Nasturtiums, are among the easiest grown and prettiest and thrive on poor soil. Free-bloom- ers, and the green seed-pods make excellent
see : pickles. HUMULUS JAPONICUS, OR JAPANESE HOP. 378 [ajus, Finest [lixed Tall Nasturtium. ; PER PKT. Many bright colors. Oz.; 15¢. 22 370 HUMULUS Japonicus ( Fapanese flop). A 379 TROP4EOLUM Lobbianum........................ 5
very ornamental and extremely fast grow-
ing Climber. While the foliage resembles |ORNAMENTAL GOURDS. A large and inter-
in shape that of the common hop it has esting class, producing a great variety of curious more incisions, is very dense, and of a fruits, many of which are peculiarly marked. lively green; the stems and leaves are All the fruits are hard-shelled, and will keep somewhat rough and hairy. The princi- for years, exciting much attention.
pal and most valuable feature of this new | 380 Mixed climbing plant is that it can be sown in the ; open ground in Spring, and that it attains THUNBERGIA. Very elegant, slender- growing
enormous dimensions very quicklly.............. 10| Climbers, rapidly covering wire trellises, and
: : : also useful for vases in the garden or house. ~ IPOMGA. Rapid-growing, tender annuals, with The colors are pure white, light yellow, and ornamental foliage and most beautiful varied| deep orange, and of each color there is a variety colored flowers. Valuable Climbers for the} with white eye and also with black eye—the garden and as easily grown as the Morning Glory.| latter often called ‘‘ Black Eyed Susan.” They
871 Bona Nox (Good Night, or Evening Glory). continue in flower all Summer. Most beautiful large flowers............:::cce0 5|381 Mixed. Six varieties... See 5
REMEMBER. On all Orders for Seeds in Packets (whether Vegetable, Farm or Flower Seeds), the purchaser may select twenty-five cents’ worth extra for each One Dollar sext us. Thus any one sending us $1.00, can select seeds in packets amounting to © $1.25; for $2.00, seeds in packets to the value of $2.50; for $3.00, to the value of $3.75, — and so on. This discount applies only to seeds in packets, purchaser's selection, and does not apply to seeds by weight or measure. ewe
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sc SWEET PEAS.
(LATHYRUS ODORATUS).
The Sweet Pea has become one of the most popular of cultivated flowers, in the largest and best “‘ places,”’ but in the humblest garden.
and admired not only Not only do they readily adapt them-
selves to circumstances, giving some bloom no matter how unfavorable the conditions, but repay better
care and culture,
with a proportionate abundance of bloom. Everyone who cultivates flowers should
plant Sweet Peas, for the list of distinct and beautiful varieties is now so large that no one will ever
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tire of them.
Culture.—Sweet Peas do best in a moderately rich soil, which has been made so by repeated manurings rather than by a single heavy application. The use of fresh manure or even a large quantity of well rotted manure tends to pro- duce coarse vines and smaller, weaker colored flowers. Work the soil thoroughly as early in the Spring as it can be done without making it sticky and hard; then make a trench about six inches deep and about eight inches wide at the bottom, the sides sloping to the surface, and sow the seeds in double rows six inches apart, drop- ping in each row from six to twen- ty-four seeds to the foot, accord- ing as size or quantity of bloom, is most desirable; thin sowings will give the largest flowers and thick sowings the most of them, Cover with one to two inches of soil axd see that the ends of the partially filled trenches ave open, so that no water can stand in them, After the plants are about five inches high fill up the trench; this method secures deep rooting, essential to long con- tinued blooming, without danger of losing the seed from too deep
planting. As fast as the flowers come into full bloom they should be cut, for if the pods are allowed
to form, the plants will soom stop flowering.
Our list of Sweet Peas includes all of the best varieties, both old and new.
1 ADONIS. Carmine Rose. Ib.. 7c.
2 APPLE BLOSSOM. Bright pink and blush.
Peek oc. .0Z.. 10c;1b., 90c.
3 BLANCHE FERRY. White petals, red stand- BEG. Kt., o¢;.02.5 10c 3 1b... (dc.
4 BOREATON. Dark brown wine color. Pkt., HeOZ.ph0Cs Ib... (OC.
5 BLUSHING BEAUTY. Soft pink, suffused sichllac!, Pkt.. 6c; oz:, l5c; 1b., $1.20.
6 BUTTERFLY. Pale gray, with distinct porce- lampedse. Pkt., 5c; oz, 10c;"1b., 75c.
7 CARDINAL. Crimson scarlet. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 1b., 75c. |
8 CARIIINE INVINCIBLE. Brightest crimson. Pee, oc; oz., 10c; lb., 75c. |
9 COUNTESS OF RADNOR. Delicate lavender. eee: oz... 10c; ‘1b., 90c.
Pkt., 5¢3 0z., 10c;
10 CROWN PRINCESS OF PRUSSIA. Blush Pigke EKt, oc; 0Z.,.10c; Ib., 75c. |
11 DELIGHT. White, crested with crimson, Pkt., | 5c; 0z., 10c; 1b., 75c. |
12 DUCHESS OF EDINBURG. Scarlet, flushed with crimson. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1b., 75c.
18 DUKE OF CLARENCE. Rosy claret, self- colored flower, Pkti, 63 02,,\l0c} Ib,, (oc,
14 EMILY HENDERSON. White. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c: 1b., $1.25.
15 EMILY ECKFORD. Porcelain, suffused with reddish mauve, Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 1b., 75c,
16 EMPRESS OF INDIA. Rosy pink standards, white wings. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; lb., 75c,
17 FAIRY QUEEN. White, flushed and feath- ered with pink. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; lb., 90c.
18 ISA ECKFORD. Creamery white and rosy pink. Pkt., 66; 02,, 10c; Ib, 06,
19 INDIGO KING. Very dark purple and indigo, Pkt,, 6c; .62,, 10c} 1b: 756;
20 ITIPERIAL BLUE. Bright blue, rather dark. Pkt., 303 02Z,, 10C3 1D,, 706,
21 LOTTIE ECKFORD. Rote and white, edged with blue. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 1b., 90c,
22 LETION QUEEN. Blush pink andlemon, Pkt., Hc: 02., 10c3 1b., (6¢;
23 TIRS. ECKFORD. White, delicately shaded with primrose, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1b., 75c.
24 TMISS HUNT. Carmine, salmon and soft pink. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1b., 75c,
Prices on large quantities, on application. The forty-seven kinds for $2.00,
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SWEET PEAS—Continued.
25 TIRS. GLADSTONE. Delicate soft pink, with |
rosy blush wings. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1b., 75c.
26 TIRS. SANKEY. The purest white, the most perfect form, the largest size, a protuse bloomer and unsurpassed for florist’s use. Pkt., 5¢;10Z:, loc; bs, S.25.
27 TIONARCH. Dark maroon. 10c; lb., 75c.
28 MIXED. All colors, light and dark. Pkt., 5c; aZ...10c31b.; face
29 ORANGE PRINCE. Orange pink, flushed with scarlet: |. -h kt. oc.,.02., 10c: iIb., 75c.
30 PAINTED LADY. Rosy crimson and blush White. PKE, 063,,0z.,10c; J1b., (OCs
31 PRINCESS BEATRICE. Delicate plush pink, marked with deeper shades. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 75c.
32 PRINCESS OF WALES. White, striped with lavender and mauve. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; lb., 75c.
338 PRINCESS LOUISE. Rosy pink standards, wings deep lilac.
34 PURPLE PRINCE. Maroon,shaded with bronze purple, wings blue. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c; lb., 90c.
PK Ors
Oz.
Pktocsnoz.,10c: Ib. 90Cs,|,
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35 PURPLE STRIPED. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; lb., 75c. 36 PRIMROSE. Pale primrose yellow. and distinct. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ib., 75c. |
37 QUEEN OF ENGLAND. White; of large size, — Pkt; 5c;..0z., lOc ibt- oe:
88 QUEEN OF THE ISLE. Rose and scarlet, mottled with purple and white. Pkt., 5c; 0z., lOessdbae7oe:
39 RED STRIPED. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 10c; lb., 75c.
40 ROSE AND WHITE. Pkt.,5c; 0z.,10c; 1b., 75c,
41 SENATOR. Chocolate, creamy white. Pkt., 5e-20z.. 10cs lbs. 0G:
42 SPLENDOR. Coppery crimson suffused with rosy pink; very rich. Pkt.,5c; 0z.,10c; 1b., 90c.
43 SCARLET INVINCIBLE. Scarlet striped, Pkt. 545 0z:; 106; Ibe. e(oc-
44 THE QUEEN. Bright pink, shaded with helio- trope. Pkt. oc; 02.) (Uc; lb moc:
45 VESUVIUS. Carmine rose, shaded to a vel-
vety violet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1b., 75c.
46 VIOLET... Pkt., 5e; oz, 10c31b.) foc
47 WHITE. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10e; lb2 foe:
EVERLASTING FLOWERS.
The Everlasting Flowers, with their rich, brilliant colors, are very valuable for Winter decora-
tion.
They should be cut as soon as they come into full cloom, tied into small bunches, and dried
slowly in the shade, with the heads downward, to keep the stems straight.
PER PKT
393 ARCOLINIUM. Mixed. Rose and white.. 5 394 AMMOBIUM. Small white flowers, pretty.. 5
395 AGOMPHREN (Glose Amaranth or Bache- lor’s Button). Mixed. Small, globe- shaped, double flowers of perfect form and brishiicolons: 25ers De ae
396 Nana compacta. Of very compact, dwarf habit, double flowers of a deep violet-red....10
397 HELIPTERUM Sanfordi. Small, yellow
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HELICHRYSUM. Fine, large, double flowers of most brilliant colors, often called The Eternal Flower.
398 Fireball.
399 Snowball.
5
Flowers of the richest crimson....10 Large, double, pure white....... .. 10
PER PET. 400 Golden Ball. Rich, golden yellow...............10 401 Dwarf. Mixed... ee 3) 402 RHODANTHE Manglesii. Graceful......... 5
'4083 XERANTEMUM. Mixed. Double flowers.. 5 404 Superbissimum fl. pl. Purple, pompon-
flowering; fine... eee 10 '405 Superbissimum album fl. pl. A new white.10
406 MIXED EVERLASTING. A single packet | will give in abundance a great variety of the most attractive Everlasting Flowers. No more welcome present can be given a visitor when looking through the flower garden than a bouquet of these imperish- able flowers. Three pkts., 25c......... 000... Z
ORNAMENTAL
GRASSES.
If our customers could see the wonderful variety and graceful forms of the Ornamental Grasses, they would be induced to use them much more largely, particularly when it is considered how indis- pensable they are in the arrangement of graceful bouquets.
PER PRT.
407 Agrostis nebulosa. Fine and feathery,
elegant 408 Avena sterilis (Azimated Oat). 2% feet.... 5 409 Briza gracilis. Small, graceful racemes.... 5 410 Briza maxima (Quwaking Grass). Large racemes of beautiful rattles, very orna- SEIS UREN ph hes Sale eh ue SER re AE aan 411 Bromus brizeformis. Drooping panicles, SAN HOY ope 2h oe ee UN ode IR at an 412 Chrysurus cynosuroides. Dwarf, with yel- lowish, feathery spikes, useful in bouquets. 413 Coix lachryma ( ¥o0d’s Tears) 414 Erianthus Ravanne. As fine as Pampas JO ese ay Pee gl. oe oe eer
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5|419 Pennisetum Longistylum.
5/421 Trycholena rosea.
PER PKT
415 Eulalia Japonica zebrina (Zesra Grass).
Grows five to six feet high, with stripings across the’ leaves... 2 eee
416 Gynerium argentium (Pampas Grass).
Flowers the second season; requires pro-
tection 22) 40.4) ee
417 pata jubatum (Sguirrel-tail Grass). :
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418 Lagurus ovatus (Hare’s-tail Grass)........-- 5 Soft, fuzzy flower heads, extremely graceful in ap- pearance ©2000... eee
420 Stipa pennata (feather Grass). Perennial..10 Perennial, but flowers the first season, most beautiful rose-tinted
grass
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SEEDS OF PERENNIAL FLOWERS.
In the following list we describe Biennials and Perennials which live in the garden over Winter,
and flower in the Spring and Summer of the following year.
While they do not reward the planter su
quickly as do Annuals, yet they are well worth waiting for—as they embrace some of the most beauti- ful flowers—and many of them, with scarcely any care, continue to give a fine display of bloom year
after year. 422 ALYSSUM (Gold Dust). golden-yellow flowers
423 AQUILEGIA (Columbine).
mixed. Beautiful and varied colors............
424 Skinneri. Flowers vivid scarlet, tipped with yellow. About 80 per cent come true ETO NAVS CC Gls e i eeeees coer ee eee EA BE 2 10
425 ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho. ( Dutchman’ s Pipge). A beautiful, hardy, climbing plant; large, luxuriant foliage with brownish- yellow, heart-shaped leaves and siphon- shaped, rich purple flowers
426 ASPERULA (Woodruff) Odorata. Found in the dry woods of Great Britain, and much prized everywhere. The flowers Are sWhite mud tyAstants swe eA in 10
CAFPANULA (Canterbury Bells). Popular peren- nials producing bell-shaped flowers of many different colors.
427 Single Varieties. Mixed. Various colors.... 5 428 Double Varieties. Mixed
429 CHRYSANTHEMUM, New Fancy Peren= nial Varieties. It is not generally known that these are quite easily raised from seed, and that seed sown in the Spring will produce strong plants that will flower free lysine A UU Inthe) oe on eee oe 20
CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES.
Large, beautiful and very fragrant flowers, as pertect in form as the rose. Seeds sown in open ground in May or June will flower splen- _didly the next season. They are nearly every- where hardy, butin very cold situations should be protected by straw or a few boughs. 430 German. Extra fine, double, mixed. First quality, from choicest flowers. ..................... 15 Choice, Double. Mixed. Very good............ 10 Red Grenadin. From 60 to 70 per cent. produce charming double flowers of a brilliant scarlet
Saxatile, small,
Choice double,
431 432
PER PKT.
PER PRT. | 439 Choice mixed. Best varieties 5
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5/440 Scotcus, fl. pl. (Paisley or Florists’ Pink).
A very pretty double variety of the pre- COS ge hee SOE oe aia ee te 2 tee ee
44] DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Fine mixed. Long racemes of beautifully spotted flowers........
442 HOLLYHOCKS. For majestic growth and massive beauty the Hollyhock stands un-
rivaled. Flowers very large, perfectly double, and of great variety of color.......... 5 443 Double. Fine mixed. Fine double flowers.. 5
444 Superb Double. Mixed. Of all the bright- est and best colors. The perfect double- ness of the magnificent large flowers will please themesticritical ss = 3 ee 10
445 HONESTY (Lunaria). Purple racemes of pretty flowers, which form curious, silvery seed ‘pouches. ite: ante ee es 10
446 HUIMEA Elegans. Grows six to eight feet, producing long, flowing racemes of ruby- TeEG MOWers: 2.5) es BA a eee ee
447 IRIS Kempferi ($¥afaz Jris). A perfectly hardy, bulbous plant, with large, showy flowers, pure white and of many shades of bie, and) purples: 2... 2 ee eee 10
448 LILY OF THE VALLEY (Coxvallaria) ...10
LATHYRUS (Perennial Peas). These Perennial Peas, while lacking the delicious fragrance of the Sweet Peas, are equally as beautiful, and are very valuable from the fact that they are in full bloom early in the Spring, before the others have begun to flower. They live year after year, bearing magnificent clusters of flowers. Per- fectly hardy, and grow eight to ten feet high.
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449 Purple, Clusters of purple flowers................ 5
450 White. Clusters:of the purest white flow- Crs hte 8 teen MC anes a 10
451 Mixed. Easily grown, flowers purple and Wihhttet. Si bee Ph 2 Sh SS oe ee eee 5
452 PAEONY. A well-known, hardy, herba-
ceous plant, with large, double flowers of
433 MARGUERITE. These superb new dwarf : ; ; Se Eny We icneated aheedak sensation, various shades of rose, crimson, and white..15 not only by reason of their fine, double, | 453 PAPAVER (Perennial Poppies). Choicest fragrant flowers, but also because they can mixed. The single perennial Poppies are be treated as annuals. They flower freely perfectly hardy and are very attractive the first season from seeds sown in the among shrubbery... sees eee eeeeeees 5 GPSULeROmiiG: oy Ch Paves tive poe ae og fo 10 | 454 Orientale. The darkest red; magnificent....10
434 Picotee. Fine, double, mixed. A goode | 405 PHLOX, Perennial. Choicest mixed. Em- strain of double Picotees; edges of petals bracing the newest and best varieties. BG@rGeEed ea sete Yk, et erie 15 Clumps of these are gorgeous with bril-
435 Fancy Picotee. Extra fine, mixed. Asuperb liant flowers. The fresh seed must be
strain from the finest collection of named varieties
ee hc ds wn) 2 | Se ee RR ap ee ee 25|456 PRIMULA Auricula.
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436 DELPHINIUM (Perennial Larkspur)............ 5|457 Elatior polyanthus. Choice mixed........... 10
437 Formosum (true). Brilliarit blue, white eye. 5/458 Vulgaris. The common wild English Prim-
438 DIANTHUS (Perennial Pinks) Plumarius pel ee 10 (Pheasant Eye Pink). The original clove 459 PYRETHRUII Parthenium fl. pl. The CIEL SSR Ee a ta RO ie At AT a2 OL oan IE a ee eee 10 double .l everiewie eek. ee 10
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PER PKT. 460 Parthenifolium aureum (Golden Feather)..10 461 Roseum (/zsect Powder Plant). A fine, hardy plant, with large red, daisy-like flowers. Persian Insect Powder or Bu- bach is made of the dried and powdered MAWES O25, WOUC oF ie eee 10 462 ROCKET. Sweet, mixed. White and purple. 5 STOCKS. The Emperor stock frequently lives for several years if protected from frost, the Bromp- ton is a biennial, of branching habit and a pro- fuse bloomer. 463 Emperor or Perpetual. Fine mixed
464 Brompton or Winter. Fine mixed.............. 10
JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
PER PT, SWEET WILLIAM. As now improved they
make matchless border plants, with heads of bloom of great size and wonderful beauty, should be in every garden, height one and one-half feet.
465 Single. Mixed. A splendid strain, flowers of many bright colors, large size, and varied markings, including the finest auri-
cula-eyed varieties....0..5.. 22 5 466 Dunetts. Beautiful, rich crimson.................. 5 467 Double. Mixed. Fine. double flowers,
which, however, to our fancy, are not so” beautiful as the single... oS 5 468 TRITOMA Uvaria Grandiflora (Red-hot Poker Piant). A most gorgeous plant, grown either singly or in masses, brilliant flowers, spike nearly a foot in length, golden-yellow to dazzling scarlet... 10 VIOLA (Violet). The popular Sweet Violet flow- ers very early in the Spring, but the seed often requires many months to germinate. 469 Odorata (Sweet Violet). Blue.................. ee)
470 WALLFLOWER Fine German, Double. Mixed. Spikes of deliciously fragrant double flowers, combining many shades of color, chocolate and orange purple predominating. Sow early in hot- bed and prick out the small plants into pots, sink the pots in the earth and in Autumn re- move to the house, where they will bloom all Winter
471 Single.
SWEET WILLIAM.
Seeds for Greenhouse and Window Culture.
The growth of rare plants from seed is very interesting, and many of the choicest varieties can readily be grown in the house by those who are willing to give them careful attention. For Winter blooming, the seed should be sown in shallow boxes any time during the Spring or Summer. Procure a mellow soil, almost one-fourth sand; sow the seeds on the surface, covering lightly with a little fine, sandy earth; cover the box with a pane of glass, keep darkened, and keep the soil slightly moist until the seeds germinate, when light and air should be admitted by partially or wholly removing the glass, and placing the boxes in a warm, sunny window. When the plants are large enough to handle they should be potted singly into small pots, and afterward removed to six-inch pots for flowering; to insure an abundance of fine bloom in Winter, they should be kept growing vigorously during Summer
and Fall, in good rich soil. Gloxinias and Primulas.
Florists can rely upon our seed of Begonias, Calceolaria, Cineraria,
g@- In Greenhouse as well as all other SEEDS IN PACKETS tthe purchaser is entitled to select 25 Cents WORTH EXTRA for each ONE DOLLAR sent us for
Seeds in Packets.+@39
PER PKT.
472 AGAPHANTHUS Umbellata (Blue Lily of the Nile). ‘This is a splendid ornamental plant, bearing large clusters of bright blue flowers on long flower stalks and last- ing a long time in bloom. There is no finer plant than this for out-door deco- ration, planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn, terrace or piazza. It does well in the house or greenhouse in Winter, requiring but slight protection. It is a rapid grower, and increases in size and beauty every year; the chief point in its cultivation is to divide the plants before the pots or tubs become overcrowded with roots. With the most ordinary kind of care it is a plant that will last for ever.......
ASPARAGUS, Plumrosus. A_ greenhouse climber, with exquisitely graceful and feathery lace-like foliage; extensively grown by florists for cutting purposes........ 25
10
BEGONIA, Tuberous-rooted hybrids. These charming and showy Begonias, with their orchid- like flowers and rich tropical foliage, can be raised planted in light, moderately rich soil, with a liberal mixture of sand. Seedlings raised from sowings made early in the year will bloom
e freely in the course of the Summer, but not so
freely as those of greater age. PER PKT.
473 Tuberous-rooted Begonias, Extra. mixed seed of single varieties
474 CALCEOLARIA Hybrida. Splendid mixed. One of the most beautiful of house plants, bearing hundreds of showy, pocket-like flowers of various colors, including hand- somely spotted and tigered.............22..-.-----« 25
BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME WITH FLOWERS.
JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
476 CENTAUREA Gymnocarpa. White foliage 10
477 Candidissima. White leaved; beautiful......15
A7T8 CHRYSANTHEMUM Indicum. Finest double
479 CHRYSANTHEMUM Frutescens. The well-known Parris Daisy, produces large, white, star-like flowers most profusely........ 15
CINERARIA, The Cineraria is one of the bright-
est and best of house plants, blooming most profusely during the late Winter and early Spring. When in full flower the plants present a gorgeous sight, being each covered with one mass of bloom of richest colors — crimson, magenta, violet, blue, and variegated. Seeds should be sown from May to August, when they will bloom the first Winter. Keep the plantsina cool, shady place during the Summer.
480 Hybrida. Fine mixed. All colors......0.0......... 15
481 Hybrida. Large flowering. Finest mixed. Flowers measuring two inches across, of TOIUGlE. (GLO) CGY Soiaa: cs eal SS a US Meae rene 25
482 COLEUS. Fine mixed. Leaves of all shapes, shades and colors, mostly having a velvety
appearance
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM.
CYCLAMEN Persicum. Most charming bulbous- rooted plants, with beautiful foliage, variegated in different shades of green, and richly colored orchid-like flowers. They are universal favorites as pot plants for Winter and Spring blooming. If the seed is sown early, in sandy loam, they make flowering bulbs in one season. After flowering, the bulbs should be allowed to rest in a dry state over Summer.
483 Persicum. Splendid mixed. All colors......15
484 FUCHSIAS, Double and Single. Mixed. It is not generally known that Fuchsias can be raised very easily from seed, and will flower freely the first year in the open ground, while the plants can be taken in the house in the Winter, where they will flower still more freely. We offer the very finest mixture of double and single Fuch- sias, saved from splendid varieties................ 25
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X PER PET, 485 FERNS. Mixed, embyacing seeds (spores) of many desirable varieties of these grace- Puliplan tsee tere Se Beat be oe ae 28 GERANIUIS. These favorite plants are easily raised from seed, which will frequently reward the cultivator with charming new varieties. Plants from seed started early in the house will bloom the first Summer in the garden. 4867 Zonale.") Mixedi «. Soyveae | be eee 10
487 Zonale. Choice mixed. Saved from the best varieties of single Geraniume................ 15
488 Fancy mixed Pelargoniums (Lady Wash- ington Geraniums). Very choice and rare varieties
489 Finest Double. Produces a good percent- age of fine double flowers. Packet of twenty-five Seeds:s 4 7 i ea 50
490 Apple Scented. This favorite, with sweet- scented leaves can best be grown from seed; sow in light soil and keep moist until they germinate: 2s =. ee ee 25
GLOXINIAS. A splendid class of house- blooming bulbous-rooted plants, flowering in great pro- fusion during the Summer months, The hand- same bell-shaped flowers embrace a great variety .of the richest and most beautiful colors; the bulbs must be kept warm and dry during the Winter.
491 Large Flowering Hybrids. Mixed. From a grand collection, comprising the most superb spotted and blotched:.!)..2-clie
492 LANTANA, Finest mixed. Well-known shrubby plants, with clusters of Verbena- like flowers; make a grand display the first season. Large bushes of these in full flower all Summer were much admired and visitors expressed surprise that so fine a display could be obtained from spring- SOM: sSCCd2 259 ks Sy ere paneer Oe 10
493 LETION VERBENA. The delightfully fra- grant foliage of this favorite plant makes it very desirable for cutting; it is easily srown) from. séed-4 oe ie Peel eee
494 LINARIA Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Jvy). The very pretty trailing species for cover- ing rockwork, stumps, and for vases and hanging baskets...25. 22502 ee ees ee ee
495 MUSA ENSETE (Tike Abyssinian Banana Tree). Strikingly effective as single speci- mens upon the lawn as well as in clumps or masses. The rapidity of its growth is astonishing, if the seed is sown early in hot-beds and repotted several times, the plants will attain the height of eight feet the first Summer. They can be stored ina cellar during the Winter with a covering of soil, or planted in a tub, watered spar- ingly, and will attain gigantic proportions the second season. The leaves are mag- nificently long, broad and massive, of a beautiful bright green. Packet of five SCGUS 00) eg Soe ee 2 a 25
496 PASSIFLORA Ceerulea (Passion Flower)..10
Order Flower Seeds by NUMBER, the name is not necessary.
Food for Flowers is a cheap and effective food for all house or garden plants. Package by mail 40c., post-paid.
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CHINESE PRIMROSE.
Primula Sinensis Fimbriata. FRINGED CHINESE PRIMROSE. The Chinese
of all house plants for Winter blooming, and it is as easily grown as a geranium. It is never attacked by insects, and will even thrive in a window where there is but little sun, and where few other plants would bloom. Seeds sown from April to July will produce plants that will flower most profusely throughout the following Winter. PER PRT, 498 PRITIULA, Alba [Magnifica. Flowers, borne in large trusses well above the foilage, are pure white, with large, bright, yellow eye..25 499 Splendid mixed, large flowering. A grand mixture, embracing the above and many other finest fringed, large flowering varie- TIES) Ry. aoe eee ieee hh. date 90
500 SMHILAX (Myrsiphylium Asparagoldes.) The popular Boston Smilax is the most desirable window vine on account of its charming, glossy green, elegant and grace- ful foilage, while for florists’ use it is as essential as roses. Oz., 75c; 44 0z., 40c....10
VINCA. Handsome, bushy plants, producing
freely round single flowers one and one-half inches across, suitable for pot culture and sunny flower beds; tender perennial, one and one-half Leet.
501 Rosea.' Bright rose.........:...... 12 2 10 502 Rosea alba. White, with rose eye................ 10 503 Alba pura. Pure white ............0000000 ee 10 504 Mixed. Above varieties.............000220 ete 5
Florists will do well to get our special
Primrose is the most beautitul and satisfactory | prices before buying elsewhere.
SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS.
The Summer-flowering Bulbs for Spring planting contained in the following list are wexpensive, very easily grown and produce some of the most showy and beautiful of all Summer and Autumn flowers. There are but few flowers that can compare with the noble and brilliant spikes of the Gladiolus, the grace and elegance of the Lily, the purity and sweetness of the Tuberos-, the majestic foilage of the Caladium, or the wonderful markings of the Tigridia. They require scarcely. any care, and quickly make a gorgeous display, while the bulbs can be kept over Winter, and will, year after year, continue to return a hundred fold (in beauty and satisfaction) the trifling expense of the original cost. I have priced these Bulbs very low, to bring them within the reach of all. They are in splendid condition, fine, large Bulbs, properly stored, and will be sent securely packed in the same parcels with
flower or vegetable seeds.
the United States.
AMARYLLIS. Beautiful flowering bulbs, which should find a place in every garden. They force readily, and by proper care can be had in bloom during the whole year.
Formosissima (Yacobean Lily.) Crimson, blooming early in the Summer. The flowers have a most graceful appearance. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
Johnsoni. Very large flower of a rich crimson scarlet color, striped with white. 75c each; $7.00 per doz.
Hybrids of Vittata. White ground, striped with red. 75c each.
Hybrids of Vittata. white. 75c each.
AMORPHOPHALLUS RIVIERI. A remarkably distinct and pretty Aroid of easy culture, espe- cially adapted for sub-tropical bedding or for the mixed border, producing a solitary Palm-like leaf on a tall stout stem which is curiously spotted and speckled with rose and olive green. The flower is similar in shape to the Calla Lily,
Red ground, striped with
My piices are for choice Bulbs, post-paid, by mail, to any address in
the outside being of a similar color to the leaf stem; the inside is deep blood-red, veined with black.
First size, strong tubers, 50c each; $5.50 per doz. Second size,strong tubers,30c each; $3 00 per doz.
CINNAMON VINE.
Dioscorea batatas. Beautiful Summer climber; glossy foliage and fragrant flowers; stem dies down in Winter, but the root is hardy. Large roots, dc each; 50c per doz.
Tuberous=Rooted Begonias.
Our mixed tubers are all from varieties with splendid flowers, of fine form and substance, of dwarf growth, well adapted for bedding, and present in unsurpassed mixture all the following distinct colors: Bronze, yellow, crimson, dark crimson, magenta, orange, scarlet, pink, red, rose and white. They are covered with bloom the entire season; the gorgeous tropical effect for bedding can scarcely be imagined,
Single varieties in finest mixture, 15c each;
four for 50c; $1.50 per doz.
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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS—Cont’d.
SPOTTED CALLA (Richardia Alba Maculata). The leaves of this variety are deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a very ornamental appearance. The flowers are pure white,with a black center. Thev grow freely, either in-doors orout. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
WHITE CALLA (Richardia thiopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in Winter is one of our best window plants. To aid profuse blooming, keep them dormant from the middle of June to last of August, repot in good rich soil, using a four to six-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satis- factory. Dry bulbs, 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; extra large, 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
CALADIUIT ESCULENTUS1.
Grand tropical- looking plant, producing enor- mous leaves three to four feet long. A favorite for specimens on the lawn. Height, four to five feet. (See cut).
ELEPHANT’S EAR. Extra size bulb, ]0 to 12
in. circumference...... 75c
Birst votes StG7 9) 16" <6 250e Second “2 6:£0° 7%" SS CEG c ay Oe 25c Mhird 44> “6 Ato 5 ‘ SO Sm os 15c
Ever=blooming French Cannas. Capt. P. de Suzzoni. A tall growing variety, deep yellow, lightly spotted with red, so that the generaleffectat adistanceis yellow. Asacom- ' panion to Trocadero it is excellent; large fower and fine green foliage. Each, 25c; doz., $2 50. Egandale. A fine dark foliaged variety, with flowers of a soft currant red, very distinct and striking inappearance. Each, 25c; doz., $2 50. FRANCOISE CROZY. The color is of unique shade of apricot, bordered with bright yellow. Horace Choisel. Deep rich magenta, strong, compact grower, a very fine variety.
J.D. Cabos. Another dark foliage variety, with flowers of very rich orange, tinged with apricot. As a contrasting variety in foliage and flower
it is unsurpassed. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00. M. Laforcade. Bright, orange-scarlet flowers,
coffee-colored foliage, dwarf, compact grower,
verv fine. MAD. CROZY. Resembles Francois Crozy, finer. Each, 30c.
Pres. Hardy. Deep orange, mottled with rich chrome yellow, a unique and pretty variety. Each, 25c.
Pres. Carnot. chocolate foliage, flowers deep scarlet, and beautifully rounded. Each, 20c.
A majestic variety with dark large
Elephant’s Ear.
TROCADERO. A grand sort in flower and foliage. The blooms are a deep crimson lake of the richest shade, and are borne in wonderful profusion. Twenty-seven separate heads of flowers, were counted on a single plant. Price for any of the above , except where noted; each, 30c;3 doz., $3.00. Choice Mixed Canna Roots. Out selection;
each, 15c; doz., $1.50, post-paid.
DAHLIAS
Too well- known to need
we BA a any descrip-
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gs Red, White, Seals Lilac, Rose, Yellow, Brown, Red Spotted, Blue, Canary, Straw Colored and Variegated. 20c each; $2.00
DAHLIA. dozen.
MIXED GLOXINIAS. These comprise all shades of color and erect, horizontal and pendulous flow- ers; for those who do not care about special color they will be found very desirable, as only fine varieties have been kept, the poor and dull colors having been discarded. 20c each, $2.00 per doz.
Our bulbs of this magnifi- GLADIOLUS. cent flower siileciee Gait the very finest varieties. Our mixtures will be found of a high standard of excellence. A suc- cession of bloom may be had from July to Sep- tember by planting at intervals from April to June. The strongest bulbs should be kept for the latest planting. The cultivation of Gladiolus is very simple, as they will thrive in any good garden soil, but amply repay good care and liberal feeding by enhanced size and beauty. All Colors. Mixed. Each,dc; doz.,30c; 100, $2.00. Extra Choice. Mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, $2.50. Scarlet and Crimson Varieties. Mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 380c; 100, $2.00. White and Light Varieties. Mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.25. Yellow Varieties. Mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3 25. Pink and Variegated Varieties. Mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, $2.50. Separate Colors of Red, Scarlet, Crimson, White, Yellow, Pink, Variegated, Rose or Striped. Each, 10c; doz. yp EhOcs
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postage.
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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS—Cont’d.
BUTTERFLY GLADIOLUS. Choice mixed sorts. Each, 10c; doz., 75c.
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS (Giant Summer Hyacinth). Lux- uriant, free-growing Summer- flowering plant, spreading two to three teet, throwing up great, tall spikes four to five feet in height, each bearing twenty to thirty large white bell-shaped flowers; of easiest culture and splendid for groups. If planted in the center of beds of scarlet Gladiolus, the effect is magnifi- cent. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00 or extra large bulbs, each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
IPOMGEA MEXICANA (Afexican Morning Glory). A distinct and pretty Mexican species, bearing fine clusters of large, purplish rose-colored flowers; it grows rapidly and succeeds in almost any position; as a plant for cov- ering arbors, veranders, etc., it is
invaluable; being tuberous-rooted, it may be
Wintered like a Dahlia. Each, 35c; doz., $3.00.
GLADIOLUS.
TIGRIDIA Shell Flower. Curious and beau-
TUBEROSES
tiful Summer flowering bulbs, producing large, gorgeous flowers, exquisitely spotted, flowering from July to October. The bulbs can be planted about the middle of May, and taken up in October and kept over Winter in dry sand.
Conchiflora. Orange, with crimson spots. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00.
Pavonia Grandiflora. Red, with yellow spots. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00.
Grandiflora Alba. Large ivory white flowers,
spotted with maroon and rosy lake in center. aen. WOE. doz... 61:00,
One of the most delight- * fully fragrant and beautiful of the Summer flowering bulbs. By skillful management a succession of flowers may be SY Oita me dssa lt HN the year round. For early flowers they can be start- ed in February or March, in the greenhouse or hot- bed; and for a succession they can be planted at intervals as late as August. For flowering in the open border PW plant about the | || first of May. iy Excelsior Pearl. ae Extra large bulbs. tal? Baelt Se: 9idoz.s EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE. 50c; 100, $3.50. Dwarf Pearl. Each, 5c; doz., 35c; 100, $2.50. Tall Double. Each, 5c; doz., 35c; 100, $2.50.
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OXALIS, Summer Flowering.
Longiflorum. The well-known
LILIES. beautiful snow-white, fragrant hardy
Garden Lily; flowers trumpet-shaped, six to eight inches long; height, one and one-half to two feet. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.
Tigrinum Splendens (Jmproved Tiger Lily). Very large flowers; orange-salmon, spotted black. Each, 25c; doz., $2 50.
Tigrinum Flore Pleno (Dowdle Tiger Lily), Immense double bright orange-red flowers, spotted with black. Three to five feet. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.
Album. Purest white. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00.
Rubrum. White, shaded with deep rose and spotted red. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.
Auratum (The Golden Rayed Lily of Fapan), Grandest of all the Lily family, flowers pure white, with crimson spots, through the center of each petal runs a clear golden band, flowers measure nearly a foot across, produced abun- dantly, deliciously fragrant, two to five feet. First size bulbs, each 35c; doz., $3.00.
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LILY OF THE VALLEY.
LILY OF THE VALLEY (Cozvallaria Majalis).
One of the most charming of our Spring-flower- ing plants Its slender stems, set with tiny bells, diffusing a delicious odor, have rendered it a universal favorite. They are entirely hardy, and delight in a shady, well-enriched border. Strong clumps for out-door planting delivered until April and after September Ist. Each, 50c.
MADEIRA VINE. The old favorite Climbing
Mignonette. Thick glossy leaves, and long, hanging stems of feathery fragrant flowers, Each, 5c; doz., 50c.
Valuable for edging walks, flower beds, etc. Bulbs planted three inches apart form rounded rows of deli- cate foliage, about one foot high, which produce flowers in endless succession.
CHINESE PZAEONIES. The herbaceous Pzonies
are exceedingly hardy, and will succeed in any ordinary soil, well enriched with good manure. During the Summer month mulching will be beneficial to the roots, especially on dry soils. We offer a splendid assortment, embracing all the leading shades, white, pink, rose, purple, etc., etc. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00.
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Imported Dutch Bulbs.
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In Fall we have a complete and well selected assortment'of Dutch Bulbs, our own impor-
tation, direct from the best Bulb growers. Our assortment consists of Haycinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, Snowdrops, Anemones, etc., etc., all of which should invariably be planted in the Fall, Price [ist ready in September and mailed free to all application.
POPULAR GERMAN NAMES OF FLOWER SEEDS.
Adonisroeschen. Frauenschuh,
Affenblume. Fuchsswanz. Akelii. ; Alpenveilchen. Gartenprimel. Anmuthsblume, Gartenmohn. Aschenfianze. Garten-Winterblume. Astern. Gensebluemchen. Aurikel. Georgina. Ausdauernder-Flachs. Glockenblume. Goldlack. Balsamina. Goldblume. Bartfaden. Gypskraut. Bartnelke. Balsamapfel. Hahnenkamm. Blutstroepfchen. Heddewigsnelke. Blumenkressen. Heinblume, Blumenrobhr. Hederich. Bunte Wolfsmilch. Herkuleskeule.
: ; Herzsamen. Chinesische Primel. Himmelsschluessel. Chinesische Nelke. Himmelsroeschen. Dreifarbiger Amaranth. Immortelle. Dreifarbiger Winde. Jungfrau im Gruenen. EKispflanze. Kaisernelke. EKisenkraut. Kammsamen.
Korallenbaum.
preder ele. Kapuzinerkressen.
elke. Kugelamaranth. Federgras. Fieberbaum. Landnelke. Fingerhut. Leberbalsam. Flammenblume. Levkoye. Flaschenkuerbis. Leinkraut. Flittergras. Lichtnelke. Flachs. Lichtnelke Perinirende. Flockenblume. Lewenmaul. Frauenspiegel. Malve.
Maskenblume. Massliebchen.
Sinnpflanze. Sinngruen.
Marienblume. Sonnenwende, Meerstrandt Levkoye. Sonnenblume. Mittagsblume. Sommerastern. Mohn. Steinkraut. Moschuspfianze. Strohblume. Mutter Viola. Stockrosen.
Stiefmuetterchen. Nachtkerze. Stockmalve. Nachtviola. Staehliche Gurke. Nachtschatten. Stechapfel. Nachmittagsblume. Spanischer Suessklee. Nelke. Spanischer Wicke. Niedrige Winde.
Tausendschen. Pappelrose. Trichterwinde. Pestwurz. é Trenengras. Perinirende Schleifen- Todtenblume
blume. ; Perinirende Flammen- Vergissmeinnicht. _ blume. :
Portulack. Waldmeister.
Wanzenblume. Reseda. Weidenbletteriger Ringelblume. Amaranth. Rittersporn. W interastern.
Rittersporn Perinirender
Wolfsmileh, Bunte. W oblriech’de WickKe.
Sandimmortelle. Wunderblume. Scheenmalve.
Schnee auf dem Berge. Zierbeete. Sammetblume. ZiergurkKe. Schlangenmelone. Zierkuerbis. Schampflanze. Zierhafer. Schlitznelke. Ziergressers. Schluesselblume. Zittergras.
REMEDIES FOR INSECTS AND FUNGUS.
HAMMONDS SLUG SHOT.
One of the cheap- est and best pow- ders for destroying the Cut Worm, Potato Bug,Chinch Bug, Rose Bug, Rose Slug, Cur- culio, Worms or Caterpillars upon
TRADE MARK. Vines, Tobacco, Cotton or Egg Plants, Currant or Fruit Trees. It is an excellent fertilizer; plants upon which it is used will grow and look much finer than those upon which it is not. It contains nothing Injuri- ous to domestic animals, and does not deteriorate by age. On low growing plants it should be dusted on with a very fine sifter. On tall shrubs and trees it should be applied with bellows. 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 50c. . Bags, 100 lbs., $4.50; in barrels in bulk, weighing 225 lbs., net, 4c per lb. Cartoons filed with Slug Shot, 15c; by mail, 25c.
LONDON PURPLE.
Very poisonous and equally as efficacious as Paris Green and more soluble in water. Lb., 25c; 10 lb. lots and over at 20c per lb. If by mail, add ldc per lb. for postage. Use ix the same way as Paris Green.
PARIS GREEN.
A poisonous insoluble powder, indispensable on the farm or garden—for the purpose of preventing the ravages of potato bugs, codling moth, worms, caterpillars, slugs and bugs. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs. and over at 28c per lb. If by mail, add l5c. per lb, for postage.
Dry Application. Ax with plaster, flour or other dilutant—one part to 100; apply with duster, bellows or gun.
In Solution. Mx oze lb. to 200 or 300 gallons of water. Apply with pump, syringe or vaporizer,
Bait. For cut worms, mix one oz. with eight ozs. of syrup; mix thoroughly with fresh chopped
grass or leaves. PERSIAN POWDER, or BUBACH.
A most effective non-poisonous impalpable powder—so fine that it penetrates the innermost crevices—for worms, flies, aphis, and almost all kinds of insects—it is very effectual—suffocating them by filling up the breathing pores. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs. and over at 35c per lb. If by mail, add lic for postage.
Dry. Blow on with a bellows or gun.
Solution. Dissolve one oz. in three gallons of water, and apply with syringe or pump.
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REMEDIES FOR INSECTS HELLEBORE, POWDERED WHITE.
For the destruction of slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Less poisonous than Paris Green and London Purple and safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe. Lb., 25c; by mail 40c.
Dry Application. Dust ox dry, or mix 1 1b. with 4 lbs. of powdered lime or flour, dust on with fowder duster or bellows. ‘ :
In Solution. Dissolve 7 0z. to 3 gallons of water; apply with syringe, pump or vaporizer.
CARBOLIZED SOAP.
For peach, apple and other tree borers, also for washing trees to prevent attacks of animals or ver- min. 1 gallon can (makes 12 gallons paint), $1 00,
QUASSAINE.
This is a Concentrated Fluid Extract Quassia’ held in suspension by Whale Oil Soap—adopted and officially recommended by the State Horticul- tural Board of Washington, asa cheap and reliable non-poisonous insecticide for hop lice, aphis and all scale insects. Quart cans (25 gallons wash), $1.00 per can; 1 gallon cans (100 gallons wash), $1.50 per can.
TOBACCO DUST, FINE.
For green and black aphis, fleas, beetles, etc. Splendid fertilizer and preventive for insects in the ground and around roots. Lb., 10c; 5 lbs., 35c; 10 lbs., 65c. If by mail, add lic per lb. for postage.
For insects on plants apply with powder duster _ or bellows. For worms or grubs in the soil, apply liberally to the surface and rake in, or strew thickly in the drills before planting.
TOBACCO SOAP.
Effective for green or black aphis, turnip fleas, slugs, bark lice, etc. Lb., 35c; or by mail, 50c.
Dissolve 2 ounces in a gallon of water and apply with pump, syringe or vaporizer.
REMEDIES FOR FUNGUS Such
BORDEAUX MIXTURE.
(Standard Strength.) A valuable and indispensable fungicide for grape growers—thereby insuring larger crops and finer grapes, and preventing failure. A sure cure and preventive for black rot, mildew and rust, also of great value for other plants suffering with kindred diseases. Price, 20 lb. pkgs., $1.00. By express or freight only. Dissolve ro lbs. to 25 gallons of water, and apply with Knapsack sprayer or vaporizer.
GUICIDE POWDER.
A combined fungicide and insecticide. under ‘Remedies for Insects.’’)
COPPERDINE. (Ammoniacal solution of carbonate of copper.)
A famous remedy for fungoid diseases of plants, particularly for grapes, curing downy and powdery mildew, black rot, scab, etc. Price, quart can, 50c; 1 gallon cans, $1.50: 10 gallon carboy, $1.35 gal.; 50 gal. barrel, $1.25 gal. By exfress or freight only.
Dilute 1 pint to 10 or 12 gallons of water; apply with Knapsack sprayer or bellows vaporizer.
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AND FUNGUS—Continued. THRIP JUICE.
A concentrated extract, arseniated, destructive for mealy bug, scale, thrips, bark lice, codling moth, canker- worm, elm leaf worm, beetles, cater- pillars, etc. % pt. can, 380c; 1 pt., 50c; 1 qt., 75c; 1 gal., $2.00; 5 gal. keg, $7.00.
Mix % pint to 25 gallons of water and with syringe, vaporizer or pump.
WHALE OIL SOAP.
Makes an excellent wash for trees and plants where insects and eggs affect the bark, and for smearing on the trunks of trees to prevent worms from crawling up. Lb., l5c; 2 lbs., 25c; 5 lbs., 60c; 25 lbs. and over, at 12c per lb.; if by mail, add ldc. for postage.
For insects on plants, dissolve 14 lb. to a gallon of water, apply with syringe or spraying pump.
For bark insects, etc., dilute with water to con- sistency of thick paint, and apply with brush.
GUICIDE POWDER.
A combined fungicide and insecticide. Espe- cially recommended for potato blight, potato rot, mildew, rust, grapevine flea, beetle, potato bugs, slugs, codling moths, curculio, strawberry crown borers, etc. This article contains both insecticide and fungicide ingredients, taking the place of Paris Green and London Purple, and saving the cost of one application where fungicide treatment is needed as well. It can be used either as a pow- der or in solution. Two pounds to a barrel of water. 51b. pkg. 50c; 25lb. box, $1.75.
KEROSENE EMULSION (Concentrated).
For plant lice of any kind, cabbage worm, scale insects on apple, pear, orange, lemon and other trees. 1 qt. can, 30c; 1 gal. can, 50c; 5 gal. tin buckets, $1.75; 50 gal. barrel, $10.00.
Mix 1 gallon Emulsion to 15 or 20 gallons water, according to strength required. Spray on with
syringe or force pump.
as Mildew, Rust, Black Rot, etc. (GRAPE DUST HAMMOND’S).
A non-poisonous powder » for the remedy and control of
. mildew and rot on grapes, Jy cooseberries, roses, etc. Price
m5 lb. pkg., 35c; 100 lb. keg, $9.00. By express or freight only. : Apply with bellows or powder gun.
FLOUR OF SULPHUR.
For the prevention and destruction of mildew on roses and other plants. /yrice, 10c per lb.; 10 lbs. 60c; 25 lbs. and over, at 5c per lb.; zf dy mail, add 15c per lb. for postage.
SULPHO-STEATITE POWDER.
For lettuce mildew, powdery and downy mildew of the grape, rose mildew and other fungus dis- eases affecting plants under glass. Use as a dust. 5 lb. 60c; 25 lb. boxes, $1.50.
Snow Flake and Fire King Sweet Peas can’t be beat.
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We keep but one grade of Fertilizers and
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FERTILIZERS.
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that the highest. Procuring our supplies from
honorable houses we are confident thag our customers will receive full value.
PURE BONE MEAL. Ground expressly for our trade. Better than Ground Bone for mixing with potting soil, as it is much finer and in bet- ter condition for giving immediate effect. 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00: 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 Ibs., $2.00; 200 lb. sack, $4.00; ton, $35.00.
PURE BONE FLOUR. Ground perfectly fine; an excellent fertilizer for pot plants or beds where an immediate effect is wanted. 5 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $3.00; bag or barrel of 200 lbs , $5.00; ton, $40.00.
COARSE BONE. Ground coarse, for grape bor- ders. 5 l1bs., 25c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; 200 lb. bag, $4.00; ton, $35.00.
NITRATE OF SODA. A Fertilizer for all crops, and the only means by which the largest per cent. of Nitrogen can be applied to soil. This is val- uable solely for the Nitrogen it contains, equal to twenty per cent. ot Ammonia. It is very quick in action and hastens maturity of crops fully two weeks, It is valuable for grain, fodder corn, sugar beets, potatoes, grasses, peas, beans, clover, etc. Being extremely soluble, it should not be applied until the plants are above ground, when 100 to 150 lbs. per acre should be sown with other Fer- tilizers, or mixed with Phosphates. Will be shipped onlv in double bags. 60 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $4.00; 200 lbs., $7.50.
ODORLESS PHOSPHATE. This is a new chemi- cal compound. It is being used on the most extensive farms in our State. The results are marvelous on grain or root crops, small fruits, lawn and vegetable garden. By its use the insects diminish, thus acting as a high-grade Fertilizer and insecticide. Every ton of Odorless Phosphate contains 427 lbs. Phosphoric Acid, 1,100 lbs. Phosphate of Lime, and 216 lbs Free Lime. Bags of 200 lbs., $3.00; ton, $22.00.
LAWN DRESSING. This dressing is prepared so that it acts gradually through the season. It may be applied at any time during the Spring or Autumn; apply lightly during the Summer only when it rains. It will restore lawns to full luxuriance that have been nearlv ruined by drought. 5 1bs., 25c; 25 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $2.50; 200 lbs., $4.00.
TOBACCO STEMS. This has beome an indi- spensable lawn covering for Winter. It not only acts as a protector, but imparts large quantities of Ammonia, and drives away insects and moles which harber in a lawn during Winter. Bale, $2.00.
KITCHEN GARDEN FERTILIZER. A general kitchen garden manure; may be used on all garden crops, fruits, etc.: easily applied, and will give as large crops as stable manure. It has very little odor, and clean to handle. 5lbs..25c; 25 lbs.,
75c; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $2.50: 200 lbs., $4.00. |
PERUVIAN GUANO. The quality used per acre is 800 to 400 lbs.; before using mix with loam or plaster. It should not be mixed with lime, ashes, muck or clay; nor should it come in contact
with growing plants when
usedin a dry state. Lb., 10c;
25 lbs , $1.50; 100 lbs.. $4.50;
ton (2,000 lbs.), $65.00.
BOWKER’S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS.
. Made especially for plants grown in the conservatory, house and garden; clean, free from offensive odor. Full directions with each package. Large pkg., 25c; by mail, 40c; small pkg., l&c, by mail.
HANSON’S FLOWER FOOD. A soluble chem- ical Fertilizer, the result of years of experience in the manufacture of Fertilizers. Is easily
applied and if the directions for
using are followed will insure a
rapid and healthy growth of all
Flowers, whether in the garden,
conservatory or potted. Itpre-
vents and kills all form of in- sects or grubs and makes the plants vigorous, promotes blooming and transforms weak plants into strong, luxuriant flowers. —No one, who loves | flowers should be without it and those who give it a trial com- mend it strongly. Preserves and Freshens Cut Flowers. Hanson’s Flower
Food applied to the water in which cut flowers
are placed will preserve and freshen the flowers
for at least forty-eight hours. Put up in attrac- tive packages. Prices, 15, 25 and 50 cents.
LAND PLASTER, or GYPSUM. It is an excel- lent addition to land requiring lime and sulph- ates, particularly tor such crops as turnips, pota- toes, grasses and clovers. Its fertilizing action is not so much due to its value asa plant food, as to its absorbing and fixing ammonia and render- ing soluble the inert plant foods of the soil so that the growing crops can take them up. Quantity required: Broadcasted and harrowed in. one-half to one ton per acre. Bbl., about 275 lbs., $1.75; 5 bbls., $8.50, f. o. b. St. Louis, Mo. In lots less than barrel, 2c per lb.
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES FOR GARDENS. Inodorous. 25 lb. boxes, sufficient plant food for a one-eight acre garden a whole season, $1.50.
| PLASTER PARIS. Used the same as Land Plaster, and also as an insecticide. Lb, 2c; bbl., $2.75.
DISINFECTING LIME. Bbl., $1.80.
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Peacock Pansy is the king among Pansies. No lover of flowers should be without it.
90 JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. ; “POULTRY SUPPLIES ww __PATENT__—_= Buckwheat. 10 lbs., 40c; 50 Ibs., $1.50; 100 ee: _ | Ibs, $2.50. Stoneware Drinking Fountain.| Cracked Bone. The bone we handle is perfectly ee Ot clean and free from dirt and dust. Lb., 4c; 10 lbs.,
POULTRY, PIGEONS AND BEES.
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The Best and Cheapest Fountain in the Market THOUSANDS OF THEM IN USE.
They keep the water cool and clean, and chicks from getting wet. Are easily filled. Never tip over or get out of order.
To fill, set it up on end and pour the water in; then lay it down on its side, as shown in the engraving and a vacuum is formed which keeps the water in, but allows free access to it. To clean, if it needs it, fill with water and sand, turn it sideways and shake the water and sand out.
Many do not appreciate the necessity of a fountain; but impure water, caused by exposure to the sun, and filth scratched into old crocks and pans, are the cause of much disease and death in the poultry yard, loft and cages. Chicks also get into open jars, and either drown or get wet and
die. Saving the Jife of one valuable bird will pay for a dozen fountains.
PRICE. bHaltewallon,. weieht,..3)ibsz::- 2808) ..2 each, 25c. One ae _ COO UN SEE oi ln COO. Two ce OO a ieer a Ace aac ce) MOOC.
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Pratt’s Poultry Food. A well-known and highly indorsed food for the cure of all poultry diseases and for increasing supply of eggs by promoting health and activity among the poultry. 26 oz. pkg., 25c; add 26c if to be sent by mail. 5 lb. pkg., 60c.
Porcelain Nest Eggs. Each, 5c; per doz., 50c;
Hemp Seed. Used largely for feeding birds and pigeons. Lb.,10c; 5 ibs. or more 7c per lb.
35c; 100 lbs., $3.15. Bone Meal. The best way in which to feed bone meal to your chickens is by giving them the
pure meal. We guarantee ours to be pure. Lb., 8c; 10 lbs., 25c; 100 Ibs., $2.00.
Crushed Oyster Shells. This is a most impor- tant article for the poultry yard and should be supplied to the fowls liberally. Of superior quality, Your hens will keep healthier, lay better, and eggs will be more fertile if supplied with it. 10 lbs,, 25c; Z5 lbs , 50c; 100 Ibs., $1.50; 200 lbs., $2.25.
Nest Egg Gourd Seed. Produce hundreds of white gourds, closely resembling eggs in size, color and shape. Should be grown by all poultry men. PKt.,.5¢302., 20c.
Rust’s Egg Producer, A reliable article, much used by poultry men. 1 1b. pkg., 25c; add 16c if to be sent by mail,
Raven’s Food for horses, cattle and poultry, an excellent food for all purposes. 1]b. pkg., 25c; 2lb. pkg.,45c; dlb. pkg., $1.00; if by mail add 16c per pound to pay post-
Pita irs age. Mica Crystal Grit. The only Grit for Poultry. 10 lbs. of any size 25c; for larger quantities, write for prices.
Roup Pills. Forty-eight pills in a box. A certain cure for roup in chickens; also liver affec- tions and fever. Box, 25c, post-paid to any address.
Climax Condition Powder. For poultry espe- cially, but excellent for all kinds of stock. This is a sure cure for chicken cholera and for gapes; also excellent for expelling lice from chickens. Pkg., 25c; add 15c if to be sent by mail to pay postage.
Please take this Catalogue with you when you go by a neighbor’s next time. ~ Show it to him and ask him to club with you in sending your order. We want your trade, all we ask is a trial order, then we know we will get ite
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THE “BOSS SPRINKLER.”
WHAT IT WILL DO.
A man can do from four to five times the work that can be done with a common sprinkling pot and save one-half Paris Green.
One quarter of pound of Paris Green will go as far as a pound used in a sprinkling pot. One man can sprinkle four to five rows while one is being done by an old styled sprinkler. One can full of water and one teaspoonful of Paris Green will sprinkle between nine and ten hundred hills of potatoes; five cans full of water and five teaspoonfuls of Paris Green will sprinkle one acre of potatoes, three feet apart each way.
WHY YOU SHOULD USE THE ‘* BOSS SPRINKLER.”’
It is not hard work to carry it. You do not burn the vines as you do when you use plasters. The ‘‘Boss Sprinkler’’ can be used on cotton plants as well as potato. Also for sprinkling carboiic acid water in hen houses, poultry yards, etc.
DUST CANS
For applying Slug Shot or other
similar Powders.
Each i INS EES SC eS Bee [ee Med iutamsize 2.4 Ue Rae es eee, So 25c. Sa Small size, filled with Slug Shot.......... 20c.
BUG EXTERMINATOR.
The best machine in the world for applying liquid
poison to plant, vine or bush. Full description and
directions how to use will be sent with every machine.
No better investment could be made and certainly
not a more profitable one than in the investment of $5.00 in this machine as it will save its price many
times over in a season’s use.
CRESCENT FORCE PUIIP AND SPRAYER.
Similar to the Automatic, but smaller in size, works
the same and gives good satisfaction. Each, $1 25
Snow Flake and Fire King Sweet Peas can’t be beat. Include a package of each in your order. See page 79.
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DO YOU KNOW What Good Stock Food is and What it Should do?
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It should contain such ingredients as an animal’s nature craves, and which adds a relish to the feed in which it is placed. Their coats should become smooth and glossy, they should be more active and willing. In their whole appearance they should show that they are being benefited by the use of the stock food being used.
WHAT STOCK FOOD WILL DO THIS?
Any stock food will do it which is prepared properly as it should be in all
_ cases when you desire the following results: To give them a healthy appetite when they are off their feed. To digest such food as they may eat properly. To make flesh as well as blood and bone. To keep their stomach in such a condition that it is impossible to contract a disease by infection.
WILL DO ALL OF THIS
American Stock Food thar watpo nous
It will repay you for feeding it, as many who have used it will tell you. You get a 1214=pound Sack for ONE DOLLAR.
Automatic Spray and Force Pump PUSH DOWN—THE SPRING DOES THE REST.
Unique and [lost Practical. No Foot Fastening Required.
It is made of nickled brass, galvanized iron tubing, extra large air chamber or reservoir, brass spring, pure rubber valves, saucer-shaped, anti-clog- ging foot with strainer on top, and with the sprays that go with it, warrants us in claiming that it is what has long been needed for all purposes. It will pump from the pail or will carry the material to © be used in ‘‘a field;’’ and with the fine spray carries enough to last ten to fifteen minutes in potatoes, fruit trees, grapes, tobacco and greenhouses. The Automatic is otherwise generally useful, first-class in construction, nicely finished, and at the price named should be acceptable to all, Our experience of last season gives us great con- fidence in making this guarantee. Price, $3.75.
The Lenox Sprayer.
The Straps are provided with buckles and are adjustable to fit a boy or man of any size. It is also provided with a fine strainer cloth at he top where the liquid enters, to prevent leaves or dirt trom getting
. into the Sprayer, thus, im-
possibleto clog up the nozzle. A man with one of these Sprayers will only use one- half the Paris Green that is required by the whiskbroom Or any other method, the Spray being a mere mist. No waste whatever. No burning of the vines as by large drops. You will only require to take out one barrel of water to the field instead of four by any other method. The most economical and perfect working apparatus on the market. It pays for itself by very little use. Full Directions with every machine including many valuable receipts. Price, $4.00.
A reliable Chemist advises always to strain your liquid J poison through two thicknesses of burlap (sacking). You do not need the poison thick, for the moment it touches the water it is poisoned, Strain the poisoned water before putting it in the Sprayer, and you will have clear liquid poison.
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SMC WOOLFATINE%
(WOOLFAT).
In presenting this valuable article to the public, we will state that this Fat is derived from the Wool of Sheep, and in its present purified state has proven itself a superior remedy in cases of Cuts, Sores or Bruises of any kind from whatever source on Horses or any other animal. It keeps the wound clean and cool, and if properly applied a certain and speedy cure is sure to follow. It kills all the microbes, which make themselves manifest, thus preventing inflammation and gangrene. The most astounding results will be obtained. If used on hard or brittle hoofs on horses, Wool=- fatine, owing to properties peculiarly its own, is immediately absorbed into the hoof, thus imparting the necessary moisture, giving elasticity, preventing splits and cracks, and keeping the hoof in a per- fect and healthy state. In cases of Stiff Joints, Swellings and Lameness, it eradicates the pain and keeps the inflamed portion in a cool condition. It can be combined with any healing liquids or ingredients and strengthened by the addition of such, for the treatment of aggrevated or severe cases or wounds.
FOR COWS.
If udder is affected with hardened spots or lumps, apply a bit of Woolfatine, rubbing it in gently. Itisin short invaluable to the Farmer, Horse Raiser, Dairymen and Breeders of Fine Dogs, as it cannot be surpassed in healing perfectly all Sores and Wounds made by Barbed Wire Fences and all other causes that Live Stock is subject to, having been severely tested with the most splendid results.
FOR THE HUMAN BODY.
It is needless to state that Woolfatine has the same beneficial effects on the Human Body, and should, therefore, be kept in every household for emergencies. It cures and heais in a remarkably short time all the common sores, viz.: Burns, Cuts, Bruises, Chapped Hands, etc, It removes Rough- ness, Sunburn, Tan, Freckles, Salt Rheum, Pimples, Blackheads, etc. It removes Dandruff and im- proves the growth of the Hair, and prevents Milk Crust, Eczema, Chafing and other troublesso common among children. It is also a magnificent cure for Rheumatic attacks of all kinds, Stiffness, Lameness, Swelling, etc. Woolfatine should in all cases be thoroughly rubbed in. Wealso keep in stock Woolfatine Harness Grease and Woolfatine Harness Soap, prepared from Woolfat and pure liquid blacking ingredients, undoubtedly the best in the market; requires neither oiling nor dressing. Being absorbed by the leather in a few minutes the gloss will not rub off. Woolfatine, 1-lb. can, 60c; 5 and 10-1b. cans, 50c per lb. Woolfatine Harness Grease, 1-lb. can, 60c; 5and 10-1lb. cans, 50c per Ib. Woolfatine Harness Soap, 25c per lb.
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PLANTI The SEEDER ATTACHMENT IS ADJUSTABLE to the frame the same as the other tools.
ALSO DRILLS
ROW.
It has a TWENTY-INCH Drive Wheel and will WORK IN ROUGH SOIL as well as Smooth.
Each and Every Combination SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER in the Market. ADAPTED TO FARMERS, GARDENERS, FLORISTS AND NURSERYMEN.
The demand for a fertilizer distributer has been met and
ALL TOOLS are arranged to work ONE OR BOTH SIDES of a row. distributes in hills and in continuous rows.
Will Hoe or Cultivate on BOTH SIDES OF A ROW, as shown in cuts.
which
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The Fertilizer attachment is adjusted to the frame the same aS
other tools, and is operated with the Seeder.
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“PLANET JR.” GARDEN TOOLS.
NEW COMBINED HILL DROPPING AND ‘¢PLANET JR.’? NEW HILL DROPPING DRILL.
FERTILIZER DRILL. Has two carrying wheels, fifteen inches high and This is the same as the New Hill Dropping six inches apart. Has a rubber double screw agita- Seed Drill; except that it has a Fertilizer tor and a two-quart hopper. Sowing Attachment. It worksin a most per- It sows in drills or drops in fect and regular manner, sowing any quan- hills, as desired, either four, tity, and is so arranged that the Fertilizer six, eight or twelve inches can be placed either above or below the seed, covering it lightly. This machine isa perfect and invaluable tool for every market gardener, onion and strawberry grower. Price complete, $14.00.
| apart, and can |be altered from one to ‘the other in }an instant. Does not sow /when going | backward or turning atend of row, and is altogether the most practical and accurate seed sower ever introduced. Price, $9.00.
THE ‘‘PLANET JR.’’ COMBINED DRILL, == = 'WHEEL HOE, CULTIVATOR AND PLOW. ‘*PLANET JR.’’ No. 2 DRILL. This rrost popular tool is suitable for either the It has the following important advantages: An| farm or garden. Asa drill, it is exactly similar and adjustable opening plow directly between the | equal to the No. 2, except in size. It holds one carrying wheels, the only position and plan which | quart. As a plow, it opens furrows, covers them, insures opening and covering at a regular depth. | hills, plows to and from, etc. Asa hoe, it works It is shown in the engraving at work. A spring | safely and closely to and from both sides of the row back reservoir, which can be accurately and in-| at once, when plants are small, between rows as stantly adjusted a hair’s breadth at a time to every | plants grow larger, working all rows from eight to kind of seed, which it always sows with regularity, | sixteen inches wide at one passage. Price, $9.00. whether there is much or little in the hopper. Weight, packed, forty pounds. Price, $6.50.
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Complete ‘ Planet Jr.’’ Catalogue Describing Horse Hoes and Hand Machines on Application.
Prices given on all ‘«‘PLANET JR.’”’ goods include BOXING or PACKING, with FREE DE= . LIVERY to any Express or Freight Depot in St. Louis.
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‘¢sPLANET JR.’? DOUBLE-WHEEL HOE, CULTIVATOR, RAKE AND PLOW COMBINED has the invaluable feature of tending both sides of the row at once. The wheels can be set four, seven or ten inches apart. It has a pair of plows, two pairs of cultivator teeth, a pair of rakes and a pair of leaf lifters, making it capable of every variety of gardeners’ work. Price, $6.00. Onion set gatherer, $1.25.
‘¢sPLANET JR.’? PLAIN DOUBLE-WHEEL HOE. To meet the demand from onion growers and others who want a hoe only, we offer the Double- Wheel Hoe just described, supplied simply with one pair of long curved point hoes. Any of the other tools can be added afterward, if wanted. Our net price, $3.50.
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$6.00.
List Price, $8.00
FIRE-FLY SINGLE-WHEEL HOE, CULTIVATOR AND PLOW COMBINED is light, strong and adjustable to quite a variety of work. It has two hoes which work either to or from the row, three cultivator teeth and one garden plow. Price, $3.75.
‘PLANET JR.’’ SINGLE=WHEEL HOE is considerably lighter than the Double, and is supplied with one pair of hoes, three reversible cultivator teeth, two narrow and one broad, a large garden plow and a pair of rakes. It is capable of a great variety of combinations and is admirably adapted to the use of small gardens. Price, $4 50.
‘¢PLANET JR.’’? TWELVE-TOOTH HARROW, CUL= TIVATOR AND PULVERIZER. For fine cultivation, deep or shallow. The reverse position given to the teeth in a short time by the changing of a single bolt in each. The Pulverizer is controlled by a lever, which can be operated in an instant by the foot while in motion. Weight, packed, 60 lbs. Ae. complete, $8.00; without Pulverizer,
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THE ‘‘PLANET JR.’”?’ HORSE HOE AND CULTI= VATOR has the patent lever expander to open and shut the sides, and also has a lever close at hand for the raising and lowering the wheel, thus controlling the depth of working. The side levers are also changed in pattern and are now reversible and have patent plow share points which can be sharpened. Price, complete with lever ex- pander and lever wheel, $7.75; Lever expander,
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< che ca JR.’ all Steel Cultivator, with Lever Expander and Lever Wheel. Weight, 60 s., $6.00.
‘n se JR.’’ aj] Steel Cultivator, with Lever Expander without wheel. Weight, 50 Ibs., $5.00.
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Acme HandPotato Plan a
SIMPLE, DURABLE, PRACTICAL,
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Works perfectly in Clay, Gravel or Sandy Soil, Sod or New Ground. Plants at any and uniform depth in moist soil.
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Makes Holes, Drops and Covers at One Operation.
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NO BACKACHE Oné Man Plants Two Acres a Day.
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CAHOUN’S BROADCAST SEED SOWER. The most accurate and strongest machine of its kind made, as well as the most satisfactory. You can sow just the amount of seed you want to the acre more evenly than
, by hand, and a good deal faster. No one who has used VMAAA one of these machines would be without them. Full
® directions with each machine.
Price, complete.............0000000000000000002.. each, $3.00
Fiddle ‘Bow Seed Sowers.
An old reliable kind, bufi ot AS" acdurate or as strong as the Cahoun.
Price, complete 0.0.0.0... ccc ce. CURLS VAS Bs) or te) a Ss each, $1 50
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APPLIED BY ANYONE. NOT AFFECTED BY HEAT AND COLD.
EUREKA READY ROOFING CO/PIPLETE. PRICES FOR 100 SQUARE FEET.
1 roll containing 108 square feet. 2 gallons Asphalt Coating, in barrels, for two coats. \ Total Cost 33 00
“3-Ply,” comprising 5.4 ib. Tin Caps. 100 sq. ft. 2 »~» 1 1b. Barb Wire Roofing Nails. 1 roll containing 108 square feet. ‘*2-Ply,’’ comprising | Asphalt Carine oun as in 3-ply. eee. 2 50 ads oy eee Tin Caps and Nails same as for 3-ply. yo Buneks Aspiralt Woot Coating, imyWarrels j. 06's siiecls wae 2) bin eens Sashane ee «+ «eee per gal., 25 ee ba es ce Smal t DAErels:. \ 0 sictr. oeha nactets © =o ) ¢ Cperenees -ee eneene ae. ite 30. pare: a5 es a “—ipand 10 aallon kesanseene ..).. 02: Bees: - 2. eee v6 35 re a es ce Seand:2,2allon pails .ecer < cisco: s ose pee. — eee ‘ 50 Coating in smaller packages than barrels, extra charge for packages. Eunewaweady Koons, 2-ply, l0Wisquare feet. : caries 8 << he «sees a eee ae per roll, (oa ce % a d-ply, 100 * CES TR 2 5 ER ZS co 2 RIE Slo 0 SARL - g 2 00 -
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DICK’S FAMOUS PATENT
FEED CUTTING MACHINERY.
INDISPENSABLE to stock feeders. Simple in construction, easy to oper- ate and the most perfect implement for cutting feedinthe world. Special
AT Alli SS NA features of this Cutter are: Straight
AN EN a ELS Amy Knives, adjustable shear bar, patent : tt Sa knife adjustment, self-feeding uni- versal rolls, which yield to the uneven thickness of the feed passing between them; a lever giving you complete control of the rolls, revolving them forward, backward or - stopping them at will; encased feed gear on all power machines, which protects the gearing from grit and dirt and renders the machine absolutely safe to operate. It is more durable, less liable to get out of order, cuts more feed with less power than any machine in the market.
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Patronage solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. For further information and prices,
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1104 to 1108 N. Third Street, ) 4ST. LOUIS. MO:
THE
American Standard Hand Corn Planter.
THE UNIVERSAL FAVORITE.
Se es 8 or OO
The only Planter containing an adjustable dropping disc.
The disc is quickly adjusted for a light or heavy seeding, and
rotates similar to the disc in a Horse Planter.
The Planter is easily operated by a Boy or Girl.
Works in all kinds and conditions of soil, and is the only one
which insures an accurate and reliable seeding.
Try one; it speaks for itself.
INDEX
VEGETABLE, FARM SEEDS, Etc.
‘Acme; Potato Planter. 22 2.20.. 97 American Hand Corn Planter 99 Ammoniated Food for Flowers 89 American Stock Food................ 92 AIS, DCC Gee seats che a 57 Annuals, Flowers.............. 67 to 78 Antal Climbers .2. 22.:.-.-. CUTS} PNTUIGIIOKE ISCO) 2-0 ase 16 Artichoke Roots:....:....22-2....-2---+-- 60 Asparagus) SE€d 120 200. ik 15 Asparagus. Roots............ 000... 15 Automatic Spray and Force
| EXUATO oi e 0ae aoee HacaaeL A .. 92 Barley, Fall and Spring.......... 63 oiler es ee Sor ec Gen in ae 48 Eyaliinie ee recta x tae tee ae a7 | BYES) SES Ze CA i eestor ae 16, 1% Beets for Stock and Sugar........ 59 beans, Bush sorts2-. 2)... 22... Woh 1s) Beans, Wax Pod sorts................ 18 reams Ole mete etre ota ee 19 IB GATIS. LCRA eee ec ee, 19 beans tield sorts 0 2 63 Bermuda Grass. 4.023222 60 DluesGrass oe ee 60 PS OR AC Cy ters ors Do peo es tee tee 57 | BG) Col SI el pe ee aN et ea 102 Broom 2G ofnes. hs oe 63 iBomerwMicals ea. ee enters, a tore 89 Bowker’s Plant Food................ 89 Bone tor Chickens: 3402.2: 90 IB OSSsOprinklert ee. 91 BOE COLE | 2 ave een ee eet: 16 Brussels Sprouts2 2:24. -2.2...-7-... 16 Broadcast Seed Sower.............. 97 buckwheat. 230.50 38..e 63 CaEtOts, 229 ee 23, 24 @abbagere 50S crete 20, 21 Cauliflower 22 <)2 0 cea! 22 WaArGOONs ht Lee, Ger a 28 @arawayar. soe oe 57 Catnip,-or Cat-mint:2 0220: 57 @ane, or corshuin:....24.2 sc 65 (CEES Gt ee eae sy Be amend ct 25
Celery, Imp. White Plume... 11
Wieletate tite cs wel SP ee 25 (CVE iA | RRs ee Sha, NOE epee i ee 28 SOIC Oye eet Bs ea. 2 28 Clover Ices 2s 2 ae 61
Lucerne, or Alfalfa.
Alsike, Swedish, or Hybrid.
Bokhara Clover.
Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover.
Japan Clover. .
Honey, or Bee Clover.
White Dutch Clover.
Red Clover.
Sapling, or Mammoth Clover.
Yellow Trefoil Clover.
Crimson, or Scarlet Clover.
Collections of ee Seeds 7! Collards: sees) es Cae eee 21 @orn; Sugar seers 26, ral| Corn, Mield@sorts!.3.2. ee. 62 Gorn Salada cere seo eee es, 28 Corn, SRO pee eee 62 Cress, or Pepper Grass....... 28, 29 Coriander ei eee eee: 57 Combined Drills and Cultiva-
LORS ei ees ee 95, 96 Crimson Clover.......................... 61 Crescent Force Pump and
Sprayehins =. eves eee 91 Cuctmber=22 kee 27, 28 @ultivators 6.422%... 3-2254- 95, 96 Dandelion ................. en A a 29, 57 Dhoura Conn se oe 65 jE ae aR eee sh AY aes PN RA, Seema 57 Dick’s Famous Feed Cutter.... 99 Drinking Fountains for Poul-
(Bee NN CoN, ws, NECN EA YS ROITEP RE A AUB 90 Drills formeSeceds: re 95 Diast sCansy. ss ers See 91 eo Blantec: See oe Wd ue 29 eo Producer (Rust’s): 2. 90 PGW OTV.C 2: 25.0 ene 29 Farm: Seeds. 2.22 59 to 65 Ferigtel ees ec ae ne 58 Fertilizers... oH) Feed Cutter (Dick’s)... een es 99 Fiddle Bow Seed Sowers.......... 97 | EL Gti at ET NY ei en A 64 Doracen blantso ee ee ee 65 Fox Bug Exterminator.............. 91 General List Vegetable Seeds
poli ie a Ae UI AE, LHS 15 to 56 Grass, Seéds:2s.2 lacs Pes 60
Kentucky Blue Grass,
Orchard Grass.
Red Top Grass.
Timothy.
Wood Meadow Grass.
Sweet Vernal Grass.
Tall Meadow Oat Grass.
Sheeps Fescue.
Meadow Fescue.
Johnson Grass.
Crested Dog’s Tail.
English Rye Grass.
Italian Rye Grass.
German, or Golden Millet.
Hungarian,
Missouri Millet,
Bermuda Grass.
Grass Mixture for Pasture....... 64 Greeting: ion 2 ee 2, 3
Herbs....2. 0 Ae 57, 58 Horehound)... 04 eee 58 Horse Radish Roots... 29 How to have a good Garden.... 5 How to Send Sad ead tel 8 Hungarian: ) 22020 60 Hyssop... .i3-2 2s 58 Italian Rye Grass2_:.. ee 60 Kafr ‘Corn.....2.4:2. 65 Kale; or Borecole2 == 29, 30
Keeler’s Combined Drill aid
Cultivator...:.... 24. eee 94 Kentucky Blue Grass................ 60 Kohlrabi:........42... SS 30 Lang’s Hand Weeder................ 102 Lathyrus: Silvestris.22- ee 65 Lavender :.2.... 5... eee 58 Lawn Grass...1.... 66 Leek....2:::.460..0. 222. =e 30 Lettuce= i. 2 31 to 33 Lupins 2....25.... 32 65 Miartynia‘t..2. 2) 2 eee 33 Marjoram )...:2..0.... 2. 58 Mangel Wurzel...............0s00---- O9 Melon, Water’ 2. = 35, 36 Millet. Hunde 60 Mustard. .0)...25-2 282 ee 33 Mushroom 3:2)... 3.2 ee 33 Musk Melon.:.232= 34, 30 Nasturtium...........22 36 Oats .. ee oe 62, 63 Okra, or Gumbo................ ae 39 Onion Seed... 37 to 39 Onion Sets... 22232 39 Order Sheet, between........... Sao Osage Otangeé:2:.4..- ee 64 Parsley ...25...4:nbes2 eee 40 Parsni 40
Pea, Dickmann’s Prize Taker 12 Pea, Admiral... 2235 ee Peas (Early Varieties) Peas (Second Early and Late Varieties) Zi Peas (Edible Podded Sorts)... Peas (For Field Culture).. AA, 65 Peanuts 46
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Pepper... 2 ee 4] Planet Jr., Garden Tools 95, 96 Pop Goan scagees ssc eta ie ee 62 Potatoes. 25.1.252) ee 44 to 46 Potato, ‘Sweet.i._:..2 eee 46 Potato, Carman No. I..........---- 13 Poultry Supplies......021-.-- = 90 Pumpkin&....5...302 46, A7
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JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 101 e Vegetable, Farm Seeds, Etc.—-Continued. Quantity of Seed requisite to Gelerys sik he AN tas ee 11| Lenox Sprayer. produce a given number of New Improved White Crescent" orce Pump plants or to sow an acre of Plume. Sprayer. RUBOUIING notes ins 03, ON, Ree Ele ettnee:: -- ...-. 11} Automatic Force Pump and Dickmann’s i : Radish 0 te oo 47 to 49 Asa ‘St. Louis Sie Tk. aaa Radish, Winter Varieties......... Oi MP east nnn. 12 re Meee 12 | Sunflower... ws Poke ” 64 Remedies for Fungus.............. 88 Dickmann’s Prize Taker Summer Savory... Pehla ie Beer) 58 fxemedies for Insects..< 87, 88 Admiral. Sweet Bacilue = oh ee 58 Rhubarb (seed and poet); ee SO EU Sn inachiee eC Wek ees 13): Sweet Pennell 25) eee 58 Roofing Material... coe 9B New Victoria sweet Marjorami:-2 eens eseihary = ict ts eee are, OO: | 48 Potatoes Ca a 13 RUE woe eeeceec eerie eect eeeteeeecetete 58 Carman No. 1 (Rares; or Wetches 25. ease 65 Rata Sagas ee So ecPom ato. os. ee ee 13) SBatisy: 4 eo ee eee 58 RY © anne enna an enn ceneecenc eee etenenencn 63 Buckeye State Teosintets2010. 2 eee aloes 65 Corns ny er aa AAs yim e's is) Bevethe a ee en 58 Rene ee ae oe Pay Ney inc Cape vedere" timothy Co sna 60 ACALEME es eine eRe SaaS 65 Dent Tob CLG Seren eee oe Bary sButle: Yellow Dent Potato. RSS iMate ais, 53 to ae Sa DEG STE eee ot None-Such Sugar. Transplantin pss ees 6 CORZONET AN a hits PRE SO) oy San 12! Turni Saat Kale mari ts eae 2S 5 ean poe tee ere eeeen eee neee ee OU ON Os aes becess elac tree eae ee Se 56 Seeds of Special Merit...) to 15 Celocia. Ric ete Vegetable Seeds that may be Cabbage -........-- eee : sown each month from Jan- American Drumhead Soils BE SCORD CRS ROS EE OC Eae ODAC Bare OSE ee eas 6 var to October 5 Savoy. SOFre]) 25) wl Re at 52 wetfice Co iene aet Wal ea 65 Radish... caf popinachts she es eae ee 50, 51 q PiececC ery St. Louis White Summer. Sprayer, the Lenox... J2) Warranties: 2. 4a) St 6 Dickmann’s White Box. SPLayerse ! esse eed OR R92 WWiheat. 2 seks. Seer ee ee oe 63 New Plus Ultra, or Early Boss Sprinkler. Wild Ricezt es 2 ae eee 65 Deep Scarlet Turnip, Fox’s Potato Bug Exter- Wooltatine® 22.) in 93 Forcing. minator. Wormwood s2 4. =a eee 58 FLOWER SEEDS AND BULBS. PACDEONG Ay fo ee 67 | Begonia Bulbs....... ................... 4 || Convolvulus:.— 2 ee 7a Bbuttlonmes ss. c3 30: Eee ats Oi Boe This neat ee ees niet ere SE G9))'Goix Rachryma.:...2).20 soe 80 ANCFOLINAIIMAN Soros a eae SUH Brachyeomes csc ei me 11 GS 7 Coleus ne Ol wes eee 83 PANTO See Siete ee ee GieBrowal liar eee ae oie ls 68 |) Cobea Scandens....../-.2 77 PRC RACIEAM 2 chee is te ees Of) BrizayvGracilig. <cr <e SO" Crepis so -2e : | eee sane 70 A crostemmays. 02. See Gi, BrizayWaximar 242 ay se 0 | Cupheal:: a0 oe ou ane 70 ATOM pPHien oye els SOB TOMMUS 2 res fen o tt s srke BA ce &0 | Cyneglossum.......... Ree Te 70 AMCEOStISE(ELASS nue ko es 80 | Cypress’ Vine 22. ee 77 Asaphanthus. 202. 0.0..2 22%. 32ii2. So; 'Calendwlac 2: e702. 2s. 69) 'Cyclamenses 2. eae 83 Ply scans oo. oie 2 OCandyfuttis< 8:2: ee eet 69 AlONS Oar oe 22). 4. es oe oa Oi M@annasy 222 aioe Be GO Datuna ae. ee N. e eee 70 Alyssum (saxatile)..2..5002....2h. Sit (Castons Beans... ep 69; Dahlia.\(seed =i. 2s eae 71 Amaranthus. S250 225.5 2:26-<. Gio Calltopsise 3.552 ee be 2. 69; Dahita«(roots is - ee 85 Ammoabim stoi 3 5-408 80) Canary Bird Flower ................... (ALD el phiniums. 2: te are ee 61 Amaryllas: Bulbs 2.0 2.2020 Sf tCampanin lars <2 ees 8) SS. 81) sDian this 2. 22h ee ee ee 70 Amorphophallus Rivieri.......... 84) Carmations: 26) 6ttes to Se). Boe 81 | Dianthus (perennial) saa te 81 Annual ~Climbers.2222:2.2...4 Rijedoealeceolariay +25 tuye ses 82 | Digitalis (Foxglove)................. 81 Amatixrhiniinias.£ 2 ee See 67 | Calla Lilly, Spotted and White 85| Dolichas (Hyacinth bean)........ 77 Aquilepia’...3 2.22. Ss rr, ps eee .. 81} Caladium Bulbs............ meee Ban, 8d.) Ditch: Balbsis see eee. 87 eistolochial 2). e seen J 8L| Canna Roots........ eer ess See! 85 Asperala Odoratas® 2. GS, Centaurea: iets: es: elt. ee. 69 | Egg Plant (ornamental)......... 71 NS Gi: 8 5 Ss fo as Td GS, Gelosta lahat has ee Loge . 69| Erianthus Ravenne....... ml yvtreie ba 80 Asparagus Plumrocus................ 82| Centaurea (gymnocarpa) ....... Ss: (Giny simu, aes Le teens a Sy) 71 Atspeniilat St keen 2 eee SiR Chrysanthe mlmMie ec GOO WESCHSCHON allay ee ee eee ee id Avena 1 Gerdass \e2 ot ee 80 | Chrysurus Cynosuroides......... 80 | Everlasting Flowers ................... 80 Chrysanthemums (perennial) 81} Eulalia-Japonica.. ..........0 000.0... 80 Balsam, Apple (momordica).. 78| Chrysanthemum (frutescens) Buphorbiay 9. oe. 2 coe 71 Balsana,-P Cat... 06 re eed 78 83 Aisa ene es ee GS i Oineraria: (Macicima):.t25:4-: ZO bh Berns) cov iano ae saree &3 Battomiay. ss... ne 68 | Cineraria (hybrida) .......0.......... So hborcet-Me-Not 22. te ee 71 Balloon Vane 26 eA Ak 2S 77 | Cinnamon Vine Roots........... .. 84 Rour ©’ clock... 71 Beet (ornamental)=:.i/25..2..5.... GaWeollomiarees 2 ub 4 ee CARES ere Lt as a yea ee ek ya 83 Beponia.(seed )q.2.:2.5.042,062005-8 SMC OSINOS ya). 6 wee tee 70 | Flowering Bulbs................ 84 to 86
102 JOS. F. DICKMANN’S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS.
Flower Seeds and Bulbs—Continued.
Graillardiasy 2 ee 7 Mialope ioe 72 | Primula........... pete ie ee 81 Gamolepis 22-202 ie os CAC aris Ol ey eine coe 72| Primulas, Chinese. =2. =) 84 erantnimses ss ey 83 | Marvel of Peru (4 0’clock) ........ (2| Pyrethrum:2 ee 81 (GHANGS sah Ce gee ee Baler eal eee Way NGAtrIGabia ers eee eee eet 72 Gladiolus (bulbs) 28.0.0... 85) Mathiola= 2 0-4, i525 6 ene" 72 Rhodanthe 2. ae Gloxinia( bulbs) © 2 2:.2-. 6-2-5 85 | Maurandya ........-.----------- ee 78 | Ricinus (Castor Oil bean)........ 75 Gloxinia (seed) 252. mide | MiadentatVilite: . es. snr ean: fe Grasses (ornamenta))................ 80 | Medicago ..._........--.-.---.-----------000--- : . cn es ety 82, 83 | Mexican Morning Glory Roots 86 Rene OST Ot Oe ara ae re 2 (Sodettas = 22 oe areas. 71| Mixtures of Flower Seeds........ TE Saponaria. es ae 75 Gypsophila EEE CESE RES Osan ERCO nOcBaHeee Bee 71 Mignonette ween een ee ene nner eee eneeee 72 Gi wetalion ot al 75 Gynerium Argentium (Pam- Mimulus......... Roe Pee 72| So wiges ni a iB AS FOEAGS) Boise teste at cs SOuuNiinadsobato:. ine eee 78 och ivante wire te teens ese eeecenereeeetece eens 2 INFOMOFGIGA eb eek cee eee 78 Sensitive Plant od al 75 Phelichrysume 5c. 80 | Moon Flower... 0-2-3250 18) Ga of 75 Bebe PRTAEENS 22s chick seen odee te eos Ms ONEusay TISCLC sees. ee eae 83 | Gavia ‘Serrata 2 eee 75 RVekiottOpe ee) ak aie ce a MiyOsObist: 2s 5 ak tee ae eee 72! omilay | gd [5S (CUNO eS 00 ee ee ee Qn ha ee a ol Hibiscus Cig seas Sree Rare ee ae 72| Nasturtiums, Tom Thumb sorts 73 SUP sons OTST isa al BON WN OCKS | 55h ants dens So 81 | Nasturtium (climbing).............. (8) ee “(Perennial) an 89 HOMES ty OM et er a tag SisiNemophitla ssc esse ee 73'| Geet Peas i: nee 79. 80 Hordeum, Sguirrel Tail Grass 80) Nigella (Love-cn-a-mist) ............ {3 | 6 eat Siltanin eee 15 Houmulus. Japonicus.:.2..!.1...40::. (Sj UNGC OANA te oo ae 13| Goaet Willian 89 Hyacinthus (candicans) ........... SOMPNG Laiiias cece lees on cere TB | Et Oe aa Iumea Mlesans.2o:2 fii). 228 81 et @enotherarce a eae 73 | Targetesi: 22... 76 Bice my lanite re ee ae. 72| Ornamental Grasses.......:.......... 80); Thunbersia ... eee 78 Ipomea (Bona Nox)....... PARR (oO .Ornamental|Gourds.--.< 2)" 78 | Tigridia (bulbs)=2 = 86 pome: oMexicana.-...-2.2.0..2...5-5 SbikOxalis (Seed) 2S a 73 | Trifolium ...°. 2222 eee 76 iret Sie mete eg Bb ae oe 2 oe Pee Sl Oxalisn(bulbs)21:28ee) 2h Ley, 86 | Tritoma Sosa 82 Trycholena (rosea) -...0.0 2 80 aco wocgi es see ES 72| Popular German Names of Tuberose (bulbs).. .......2..002..-- 86 RilOWer ee dSese eWay e: 87 Wasurus: Ovatus i...) 423. S0WsP ony, Seeds 2 Ase ee 81 Tease ee reat Tee Me eed eI Soi veceO WY INOOUS: 22 22/528. 123: ee 86 aed Se oe 7 HEA KS puis oie 2. eee eR ae os IAS IS) NaS SS cP ra ee 73, 74 Vinca (Lavage) Reape ee? 77 Lathyrus (Perennial eee rae 81| Parthenifolium Aureum.......... 82 Viola. 89 Memon WVicrbena.....222 7.000 | Passiflora (Passion -Plower)..) 83'|\ 72 42, |, ie ee f : Violet _2...45:.. 2 79 Wilieso(bplbs)t2.32Ae Ses 86 | Papaver (Perennial Poppies).. 81 Violets (sweet) 76 iiilhy ot the Nialley..... 302% SisPeas(Sweet) 2 ana 79, 80| vivian 77 Lily of the Valley (roots)........ 86 whennisetuta i220 07 2 OU Eee BO | \PSCRILA) canoe a a ae eee A De 2s eT (2 Perennial Plowers 22332822 63: 81 Linaria (Cymbalaria) ............... Eg Soil SEAe EDU lcaece oo Je ets HRY =e 74| Wallflower... 23a 82 JEAN 200) 001 see Rae RANE RE oR De Ea MON PERE EUTNLAG Ghee io tt et Shade eee 74 DO) SYSIINE (ss step meeeneael FuO Oe Lief ae as fps ISIE WI) Wop ah ee as ae aa AR a 74 x t 80 Movestn-a-NMist 4 oa) 72| Phlox (Perennial).......0..0........ ST | eee ee ae 1 EADY CUS TS Cet Aes BL ae ae tins Ee Mien oll REx OPIPLES Ae 12ce sod tk eae Oe 74 enc lity oo tee ee, Ce 2, Portulacea (Moss) 2.01.2 2.3.223! 75) Zinntas" ah ad 77
GARDENING | sees oct rime tame
The Leading Horticultural Magazine, is issued Livingston and the Tomato... 00. 1 00 twice a month at $2.00 a year, and contains only Poultry Pointers (Pratt’s) 50 DEAciicalLnuseLuL .scasonabple wmatter, (exactly OM) Vie liigie es ee ee oN Le Re eee ae the line indicated by itsname. It is neither pad- Mushrooms, How to Grow Them a s).. 1 50 ded with worthless general news nor overloaded Onions for Profit ar: Greiner)... 50 with scientific articles. It simply tells how to O H a sow and what to do ina practical attractive way. nions, How to Grow (T. Greiner). meres Roeper ees: 2 30 Have you not meee such a pardon Papert The | The Onion Book (W. J. Jennings). Te Ea Meee departments in GARDENING include’ The Wlower- |) The Nia: —Netne Cold. pm. Aon Garden, Trees and Shrubs, The Greenhouse, The The New Onion Culture (T. Greinen\ie= Beit 3\) Window pardon. ihe Fruit Garden, The Vege- How to Destroy Insects 2000 ee 30 able Garden and others.
We wish every one in America who loves a gar- Popular Flowers and How to Cultivate Them.. L 50 a oe eae for ee Its aid in The New Potato Culture (E. S. Carman)... vs eae * 40
eautifying home surroundings and generally ad- vyancing American horticulture would be incal- Bees and Honey (Thos. G. Newman)? 22 22 78 culable. és Bulb Culture (Henderson’ S) cel 25
To extend its circulation, for the general good, : we now offer it to all our customers who spend as Gardening for Young and Old (J. Harris) ae ga 1 25 much as $2.50 with near spring, at one-half the subscription price—that is, any such customer 9 can have from us a year’s pubacripuion ae $1.00, LANG S HAND WEEDER. or six months for 50cts. Try it for at least six months (12 numbers) we are sure you will find it The handiest tool on earth for Weeding Vee
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The engravings, as shown, are genuine productions from photograph. The plant is vigorous, of compact, upright growth, carrying the pods well to the center and up from the ground. In productiveness, it is astonishing, and when we say the Davis Kidney Wax will produce a third more bushels of pods to the acre, we are putting it mild. :
The pods are long, straight, oval, clear, waxy white color and handsome, often growing to a length of seven to eight inches, and, when fit for use, are quite stringless and of fine flavor.
One of the main points of superiority over other sorts is its extreme hardiness and ship- ping qualities. Another good point of merit is the plants produce a very small portion of waste or second quality pods.
There is nothing we can so highly recommend for market gardeners’ and canners’ use; and in conclusion may say, that this new Bean is bound to become the most popular and standard wax sort.
Pkt., 10c; pt., 35c; qt., 65c; gal., $2.50.
The largest cropper, the handsomest pod, the best shipper and market Bean in cultivation. .
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