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| NTRODUCTION.
nat , . CLEVELAND, Oro, February 1, 1892. 6\N reviewing ourbusiness for the past year, Eve: find it rs eae most successful and satisfactory. nee ; ; Es es 28 |
We aim constantly to make the highest quality of. seed oar’ “flist consideration. and then make our prices‘as low as good, reliable seeds can. be sold. . By so doing we have increased our business to such an, extent that we fiad is meee ouey to remove to more spacious quatters. | Siok a meee pe .
Afver Auguss Ist, 1892, we will be praniiegtie iweated : at’ Nos. 85 and 87 Woodland Avenue, where we will be.pleased to see, not only our. old ‘customers, but anyone needing anything in our iine. ; :
Thanking you for past favors, we remain, a2 ae Respectfully. yours, 3
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/-RAMARKS.
TERMs.—Our terms are strictly cash.
PostaGE.—Where packets, ounces or two ounces are ordered they will be sent postpaid, :
Where four ounces or upwards to four pounds are ordered, 8 cents per pound must be added for postage.
Where Beans, Peas, Corn, etc., are ordered, 15 cents per quart must be added for postage. 7 _
When ordered sent by Express or Freight; charges “ate to be paid by purchaser.
Prices.—The prices in this catalogue will be as closely adhered to as possible, sub- ject somewhat to fluctuations, especially in the prices of Clover and Grass Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes and Plants. eee ;
Discounts.—On all orders of twenty dollars or over a liberal discount will be . allowed. roe : m REMITTANCES. Remittances may be made by New York Draft, Post Office Money Order. Registered Letter or-by Express. P :
ADDRESss.—In ordering, be particular to sign your Name, Post Office, County and State plainly, elso mention the mode of tanep eee you ae whether by Mail, Express or Freight. Sa re
W ARRANTS.—-There are hundreds of contingencies continually arising to prevent the best seeds always giving satisfaction, and for this reason we wish to state explicitly that while we have used the greatest care in the selection of our stuck, to have it true to name, pure and reliable, our seeds are sold without any warranty expressed or implied, -and without any reponsibility in respect to the crop.
Bacs.—We charge for bags at cost only.
We shall be glad at any time, to give, by special correspondence, such ample infor- mation or instruction as may be required regarding the care of any varieties that come within the range of our knowledge. Also, we take this opportunity to solicit from our farming and gardening friends every where, correspondence relating to the success or ron- success they may have with our seeds. in different sections of the country, and under the various methods of treatment given. We shall add to our list from year to year such new
varieties as we consider worthy of introduction. :
Patrons wishing to obtain any novelties or standard sorts not included in our list may order of us and we will supply at regular rates of other reliable houses.
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destructive enemy of all Beans, the rust. It has been tested ANY
_ large flat pods, well filled with fine large beans of the best quality.
~ SUPPIbEMENT.
Including novelties of this year, and many new varieties of recent introduction, worthy of especial mention,
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1 | dais, 7 oF i TAY W (6 a ieee =| This new Wax Bean is y”. LL | / RRNA extremely early, a vigorous SEE RENQAY ORS and rapid grower and yields 2S IWATE 0a great profusion of tender, succulent pods, of a beauti- Jy ful waxy appearance, and Ja in flavor unexcelled: vines #Ml grow l14feet high, strong gai andbranchy, pods holding i \ } well off the ground; vine } \\” and foliage perfectly free from blight and rust, while the pods which grow uniformly are bi | without spot; keep Wi! well after picking. It / has been grown ex- tensively the last two seasons, and one and all pronounce it—one
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itined to become a fui — == leading variety. Per BM =— pkt., 10c; qt., 30c: gal == bu., $6.50.
Golden Eyed Wax.
RUST PROOF WAX.
A new and valuable variety that is attracting considerable “a attention among the Bean growers of this country of accvunt of its aii being RUST PROOF. It is positively proof against that most (iW
thoroughly in all sections, and grown side by side for several @ years with otherWax Beans, all of them more or less affected by rust, § many of them completely ruined, and this variety has remained entirely free from it. Another most desirable feature about this splendid Bean 1s that it is always crisp, tender and of the most delicious flavor. Per pkt., 10c; qt., 30c: bu., 85.50.
EMPEROR WILLIAM.
This is not only the largest of all the green podded bush variey ties, but it isjalso the EARLIEST. It produces a great profusion of
It is a Splendid variety to pick when young, and use as a snap bean, or for pickling; but is especially desirable as a green shell bean. The ripened seed is of a white color, and of fine flavor, making 1t a desirable variety as a soup bean when fully matured. The bush ag grows like the Marrow-fat, being a strong, rank grower. Per pkt., Emperor William. 10c; qt., 30c; bu., $5.50. t
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CABBAGE. 4
Extra Karly HXpress This new and very early Cabbage, while not as large as
*« Jersey Wakefield,” is four or 5 days earlierand fora first early variety cannot be excelled, producing fair sized heads in eighty to eighty-five days — from sowing of seed. It formssolid, compact heads. conical in shape, and cf a yellowish green color. Very desirable. Per pkt., 5c; oz. 25c: 1b. $2.50.
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THE LARGEST AND BEST “FIRST EARLY” CABBAGE.
A selection from one of the best stocks of *‘Wakefield.”” Among its merits may be mentioned its large size fur an early sort, small outside foliage, and its uniformity 1n
producing acrop. As will be seen by the cut, this selection will average about 50 per cent. larger in size than the old typez of ‘‘Wakefield,”’ and is only two or three days later. Per pkt. 10c; oz., 50c; 1b. $5.00.
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The Giant Pascal
This variety is a selection from the “Golden Self Blanching’’. The stalks are broad, thick and ciisp, and entirely stringless. which, together with their _ beautiful color, cannot fail to make this a most valuable variety.
Per pkt.. 5c: 0z., 40c; lb., $4 00.
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ca? Séll-[Sslanonind wo > Ny a a ‘4 £ vg 2 . ~ 4), ; PEE: : hag t A valuable variety, and one which
des not require such high “‘banking up’, as the ordinary sorts, to fit it for the table.
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It is of @ Beautiful
fae GOLDEN, WAXY COLOR, =a Very Solid,
= and of a Rich, Nutty Flavor
Every grower of Celery should plant at least part of his stock with this variety.
Per pkt., 5c; 0z., 40c; lb., $4.00.
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Golden Self-Blanching.
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A NEW POP CORN.
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The beautiful appearance and exceeding tender- ness of this variety when popped, easily distinguishes it from other varieties, the color being of a delicate golden yellow, and size of kernels enormous.
A Single Kernel Will Expand to the Diameter
of One Inch.
The stalks grow nearly six feet high, and the ears, which are particularly large and fine, and of a tich golden color, are produced in great abundance.
Per ear. 5c; per doz. ears, 50c. iii Queen’s Golden Pop Corn.
LAY Prue
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A new and valuable variety for forcing or out-door culture, simi-
AStar.” but. of larger growth. A
Favorite Market Variety
‘On account of its enor- ‘mous heads, heavy aweight. rich golden col- jor, crispness and good keeping qualities. (Stock limited.)
1 Per pkt., 25c¢; oz, ‘5c.
Golden Beauty.
TILTON’S WHITE STAR.
A white seeded variety of excellent qualities for forcing or planting out of doors. Forms large loose heads of bright color, tender and of high flavor. It is an enormous
yielder, and remains a very long time in condition for use. Both before and after cutting. Per pkt., 10c; 07., 30c: lb., $3.00.
USK - MELON. OSAGE.
A large oval shaped Melon, slightly ribbed, dark green in color, and a first- class market variety. The flesh is ofa deep salmon color, sweet and of moder- ately high flavor. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., $1.00.
Shumway’s Giant.
Is of monstrous size, cream-yellow, very early, absolutely distinct and pure, with seeds more than twice as large as other sorts. A whole field of them will average 18 to 20 lbs. each, and select specimens 25 to 30 lbs. Deliciously sweet and lus-¢ cious, with fine, melting, thick, salmon © color flesh. Never stringy. The flavor ~ pleasant; nothigh, nor rank. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢c; 1b., $1.50.
Osage.
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Maud S., ‘FY THE EARLIEST PEA KNOWN. ff
Has been grown for. the last three years, and found to be tae earliest pea in cultivation, be_t- ing the records of all other ‘‘First Earlies” by several days, and having several important poluts in its favor besides extreme earliness. It is of vigorous habit of growth; vines 30 inches high, and wonderfully productive, the pods being numerous and well filled. Its uniformity in rip-ning, together with the above features, cannot fail to make it a most profitable pea for the market gardener. Per Pkt., 10cts; qt., 25c: bu., $5.50. ,
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POTATOES. Pie Mini ster.
A new variety, originating in Maine, and introduced last season, It is a strong rapid grower, comes up quickly after planting, and ripens early. It yields a large crop of medium sized Potatoes, which are of choicest. quality for table use. Per peck, 60c: bu.,
$2.00: bbl., 5,00.
Stray Bea LIEV.
A very early and productive variety. Round in shape with few and shallow eyes.
The skin is red and smooth; the flesh pure white and floury, and of most delicate flavor. Worthy of high recomendaiion om account of its earliness and superb quality. - Per peck, ° —-50ec; bu , $1.75: bbi., $4.50.
Red aid yt -uritan. A first class early potato. Flesh and skin pure white; very smooth. It is oblong in
Shape with very shallow eyes. In quality it is most excellent, cooks dry and floury, and of delicate flavor. A very heavy cropper. Per peck., 50c: bu., $1.75; bbl., $4.00,
Rural New Yorker, No. 2.
The best and most productive of the later sorts. Very large, smooth, and with few and shallow eyes. Of superior quality. Sure to give satisfaction. Per peck . 50c: bu: $1.75; bbl., $4.00.
The Dandy—New.
SQUASH.
New Giant
Summer (rookneck.
A new strain of extra large size, even earlier than the common variety, and of very fine quality. Their handsome ap- pearance commands and extra price on the market. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1b., $1.
Tilton's Extra Large Golden Bush.
The Best and Largest Variety of Summer Bush Squash,
often attaining a diameter of 18 inches. Of excellent quality and the best for market
ae en Our seed stock is a careful selection of our own raising. Per pkt. 5c: oz., 10c;
TOMATO. & ATLANTIG PRIZE,
THE VERY EARLIEST OF ALL TOMATOES.
The vines grow strong, stiff and very rapidly, settIng the crown fruit when quite young; the buds appearing before the plant is four inches high. The fruitis born in immense clusters, each vine producing from sixty to eighty perfect fruits, very _ large and of the finest quality, being unusually free from core and seeds. Another feature about this wonderful Tomato, and one which must prove of great advantage to tomato growers aud market gardeners, besides extreme earliness,is that when first fruiting it ripens very evenly and abundantly. A very valuable early market variety. Per pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 1b,. $3.00.
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This new Tomato possesses qualitics that make it one of the
MOST VALUABLE VARIETIES
ever added to the list of Tomatoes. The vines are of strong. vigorous growth, and foliage of arich dark green color. The fruit is of the largest size, free from core, and of a very rich cardinal red color, and is not liable to crack from wet weather. The skin is very tough and Solid, so that ripe fruit picked from the vine will re- main in marketable condition for two weeks. The size of fruit is maintained throughout the season, which, together with its solidity, fine quality and long keeping character, makes it a great favor- ite for market use. Pkt. 10e; oz. 30¢; 1b. $5
Dwarf Champion.
DWARF CHAMPION.
A New Variety, Entirely Different irom All Other Sorts in Style and Growth Being Very Dwart and Gompact,
Standing up straight, with thick short jointed stems, and on this account it is very desirable, as it can be planted exceedingly close and still leave room to gather the fruit.
AN EXTRA EARLY SORT,
Maturing fruit ready to market as early as July Ist, therefore valuable to market gar- deners, as the first Tomatoes iu market always command the highest price. The fruit is of a purplish pink color, round and smooth, ripening close around the stem, and great- ly resembling the ‘‘Acme;” flesh very solid and of tlne quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1b. $2.50
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Prize > Winner: Ruta:- Baga!
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: A VERY POPULAR PURPLE-TOPPED VARIETY,
_ Growing to a large size with single tap root, and small fine top. A certain cropper and - am excellent keeper. Per pkt., 5c: 0z.. 10c; 1b., 50c.
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MEDIUM SIZED, ROUND, PURE WHITE and CRISP. |
Veatures in Six VWleeks from “Lime of Sewing.
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is TENDER, SWEET AND OF GOOD FLAVOR,
MAKING IT AN EXCELLENT SORT FOR TABLE USE.
Per Pkt 5c. . Oz, 15: 7 5c.
% TILTON’S ¥ Fing Mixed Lawn Grass See!
A PUREB: | Me GILRAN, ce HRAVY He MIXTURE,
COMPOSED OF SEEDS OF SUCH GRASSES AS FLOURISH DURING DIFFERENT MONTHS OF THE--YEAR AND PRESENT A LUXURIANT, VELVETY LAWN FROM EARLY SPRING TILL LATE IN AUTUMN.
Price per lb., 25c. Per bushel of 18 lbs., $3.00.
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VEGETABLE ¢ SEEDS.
Prices.—Our prices are quoted by che packet, ounce and pound, quart and bushel. Half ounces and upwards to four ouuces sold at ounce rates, Less than half ounces sold at packet rates. our ounces and upwards sold at pound rates. ‘One pint and upwards to four quarts, sold at quart rates. Less than one pint sold at packet rates. Y Pour quarts and upwards, sold at bushel rates.
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ASPARAGUS. German, Spary %
Asparagus iscneof the earliest spring vegetables, and would be in universal use were it not for the prevalent idea hat it is difficult 10 grow it. We think this isa mistake, and that there is no vegetable on our Jist that can be pro- duced so cheaply and easily vs this. It delights in a moist, f sandy soil, but can be grown in any garden.
: PRP... OZ s08. Conover’s Colossa).—A mammoth sort, frequently sending up fifteen or thirty sprouts from a Single plant, and spreading Jess than most sorts. Color deep green: PVIDA bE OOO site A Ag Losi ai toro eian ot em dente ae « 05.10 $0 50
Palmetto.—Mammoth size, even and regular in growth and appearance. Of southern -origin; color, very desirable be hibro teen oe io bwin ew cyete wes itt td eo ee + 10a T O8
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balm etto.
Barr’s Mammoth.—A fine new variety of recent introduction. Stalks very jarge, frequently an inch in diameter, with few scales, very productive. and of delicious flavor. <A desirable inarket sort, as on account of its great size it requires much less labor in cutting and
; bunching, thus lessening the expense of marketing................ 102°. 254-2 50 : ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Colossal.—Two years old.................. re Per hundred, $0 75; per thousand, $6 50 Palmetto.—Two years old.................... 1 BO: vs 12 00
BEANS. DwarFr, BUSH OR SNAP. German, Bolhne.
Under this uame are Ciassed all the low growing sorts, called in different catalogues ' Bush, Bunch, S:ap, String or Dwarf Beans. They are so extremely sensitive to frost and cold that 1t 1s useless to plant them before the middle of Spring, when che ground has become warm and light. GREEN PODDED VARIETIES. Pet.” QT. BU; Emperor William. (See Supplement, Page 1.)....... Sa Lam yas oe eR, wee OID
Early Mohawk.—The hardiest of any and the best to plant on poor land. and it can frequently be planted so as to afford beans earlier than the more tender sorts. Vines large, stout, with large, coarse leaves, which will stand slight fros* blossoms large, purple; pods long, straight, coarse, with long. tapering point; beans long, kidney shaped, variegaved, with drab, purple and brown........... 10 .25 4 00
P Rarty' Red Valentine.— One of the finest of the green podded varieties ; for snaps, and by-some prefe.red to the wax sorts. Vines erect, with _ coarse’ dark green leaves. and large white blossoms; pods medium ,
length. curved, round, being thicker,than broad, with crease in back.
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BEANS.—Continued.
Early Long Yellow Kidney, Six Weeks.—Very early, vines vigorous, brauching, productive. Pods slender, straight and of good quality for snaps. Beans kidney shaped, of a yellowish drab hue, witha dark rim about the eye. Pkt, 10c; qt.. 25c; bu.. $4 00.
Canadian Wonder.—Of such great value as to fully justify the name “Wonder.” In growth the plant is ¥ dwarf and compact, the pods grow from ten to fifteen inches in length; very tender and delicate flavor, and for = string beans it has become a great favorite, while for fresh shelled beans, cooked like Limas, hardly any variety can approach it in rich flavor and handsome appearance. Our illustra- tion, reduced in size, gives but a slight idea of the length and great beauty of the pods; they are perfect in form. wondrously long, and delicate when cooked. Pkt., 10c: qt., 30c; bu., $5 00.
Refugee, or Thousand te One.—Vines large. spreading, with small], P27.
smooth leaves, and large lilac flowers, very late and esteemed for late planting and for use as pickles: pods long, cylindrical. green, becoming white streaked with purple, of good quality as snaps; beans long, light drab, dotted and splashed with purple...........
Dwarf Horticultural.—A most popular market variety; very product- ive, and furnish green shelled beans asearly as any and about equal to the Lima in quality. Pods medium in length, round. curved. with splashes of bright red un a yellowish ground............ ae
FIELD SORTS.
California Tree.—The most prolific variety for field culture yet known, grows eighteen to twenty inches high, branching out in all direct- ions, bearing its pods su high that they do not touch the ground, enabling it to stand a wet spell without injury to the crop. All who have raised beans know that where the pods lie in contact with the ground after ripening, a very little moisture ruins the crop, turning the pods and beans black. They have yielded on small plots of ground at the rate of 116 bushels to the acre (average yield sixty bushels per acre). The beans somewhat resemble the common navy, being more rounded at the ends and very white, cooking in much less time than the navy,and of finer flavor. They should be planted in good soil, as soon as danger of frost is past, in rows two feet apart, fifteen inches apart in the row. In the western states it has been recommended to plant them two and a half feet apart, twenty inches apart in the row, one bean ina hill. If you plant more, thin out to one when about two inches high; do not let them stand thicker than above stated, as tney will be crowded and seriously re- duce the crop. Ther will completely cover the ground planted. as
stated above. They are much easier cultivated than small growing.
varieties with five to seven stalks in a hill, and much easier work to harvest them. Try them, and for a field or main crop bean you will grow no other. Four quarts is sufficient 1or one acre; half a pint will make 1147 hils. The time of maturity is about 90 days. .
Large White Marrow, or Meuntain.— Vines large, slender, spreading, with short runners, smail leaves and small, white blossoms; very prolific; pods medium, broad, green, changing tu yellow; beans large, clear white, ovoid, cooking very dry and mealy.............
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BEANS.—Continued, PKT. QT. BU.
Early Marrow Pea, or Dwarf White Navy.—A comparatively new fariety developed in western New York, and not only a surer cropper and much more prolific, but of better quality than the common white bean, and the beans are so hard as Lo resist the attacks of the bean weevil. Vines large, spreading, with occasional runners and small, thin leaves, and small white flowers; very prolific, ripening its crop early and all at once; pods short, straight, small, but con- taining six beans; beans small, oval, white, handsome and of EES Ta ll hn die ghia bes aioace Kuala VA CV 6-0 oe cece <0
BEANS. DWARF, BUSH OR SNAP. WAX PODDED VARIETIES. New Golden Eyed Wax. (See Supp’ement, Page 1)... 0.0.6... 6 0 ccc. -10 ..30 6 50
Rust Proef Wax. (See Supplement, 1 le dt ea Bee OSB |, 30 Ǥ-50
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Wardwell’s Kidney Wax.—Vines of medium size, ereet, hardy and productive. Pods long, broad. flat, and of a delicate waxy yellow: brittle and entirely stringless. Beans white, and moreor less of two shades of reddish purple visible, and of a distinct kidney shape. Prepared for the table. it has a fine buttery flavor, and is destined to become the leading snap bean, as well as a Strongly endorsed winter shelled sort. The yield considerably exceeds that of the common Golden Wax. Remarkably free from rust....... te Sigs femuda: 720 .30.,.6 50
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BEANS. —Continued. PKT.. QT. BU.
Detroit Wax.—The handsomest and hardiest of the wax beans. Plants erect, beariug their pods near the center, often throwing them above the foliage. Very productive; leaves large, dark green: blossoms small, white; pods straight, flat, but thick to edge: distinctly brovder than the Golden Wax, and a litule larger. They do not turn to wax color so early, but when well grown and fit for use they are of a beauti:u!l goiden wax color and of the finest texture. Quality when cooked, the very best. Entirely free from rust, and when picked and placed by the side of Golden Wax and others, they have remained bright, crisp and clear when all the rest were unsalable. It is also one of the very best green Shelled beans, and excellent dry. being very much like the White Marrow when baked. Dry beans the shape of the White Marrow, white with large patch of chocolate brown about the eye. Wethink this is to be the most popular of all the -@arly market beans! 021 Shel ye Ao ee ee eee .10 .30 $6 00
Golden Wax.—This has been for many years the best bean for general use, in cultivation, vines medium size, erect, moderately spreading hardy and productive, with small smooth leaves, and small. white blossoms. Pods long. nearly straight, broad, fiat, zolden yellow, very fleshy and wax like, with short, fleshy green point. cooking quickly as snaps, and shelling wel’ when green. and of the highest quality in both conditions. Beans medium size, oval, white. more : or less covered with two shades of purplish-red............-..-.---- A023
Black-Eyed Wax.—The earliest-wax bean. Vines medium size, erect, bearing its pods near the center. Leaves large thin, quite dark green in color. Pods long, straight. proportionally narrow, and rounder than those of the GoldenWiax, and of a lighter color. with a medium length light green point. They cook quickly. both as snap and ‘ shell beans. Dry beans medium size, large, round. white, with black spots around the eye. Earlier, with handsomer pods than the Golden » Wax. and ofvery.food. quality. ho) Seay See eas Soe ee 10.30 5 50
Prolific German Wax, Black Seeded.—An 1m prov ed strain of Black Wax, having longer. whiter and more fleshy poc's. and being much more productive Market gardeners who raise Black Wax beans - cannot afford to useany. other strain. 2. eke. . ee oe oe ee .10 .30 6 00
German Wax, Biack Seeded.—This is very popular with market gardeners for use as snaps. nearly all the pods being fit for use at the same tim>. Vines medium sized, with light green leaves and reddish- white or purple flowers: pods snort, curved, round. nearly white, thick fleshed and wax-like, with long. slightly curved point, remain-. ing a long time in cond:tion for use as snaps. Beans small. oblonz,
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Scarlet Flageolet Wax.—Vines large. branching, but erect: productive. Leaves large. very light color; blossom white. pods very long. flat, often curved and twisted, of a golden wax color. but rough surface, os point projecting from back side of pod, and very long, the pod gradually tapering into the point. We think the most showy of all the wax beans. Quality sweet. crisp, tender, but coarse. Dry beans: large, flat; bright red. ees. Pe ea ee eee £10 -; 3520
Violet Flageolet W ax.—Ptant very large, with large. light green leaves. Pods very jong and large, being longer than “those of the scarlet Flageolet Wax. also more twisted. When well grown. one of the most Showy possible of wax beans. The pods are a little later in coming to use than the Scarlet. but are distinctly larger. This is _ also sold as Perfection Wax, and by other names...........--. oo AO 2 Saas
Crystal White Wax.—New and distinct, but not strictly a wax bean. Very desirabie'for Snaps or for pickles. Vines large. ‘spreading. very “ETRE Ges productive, having many iunners, producing pods in pairs throuph- out their whole length: blossoms small. yellowish-white: pods © =)" greenish-whifé, ‘short. eurved: round or thieker than wide. with crease’ ate eres A in the back, very’ Heshy and brittle. Ripe beans small, oval, white. . : evi bo ead
Ivory Pod W ax.Vines large, spreading and productive. Pods medium, — ‘oval, creamy white and wax-like: stringless and vender. Beat s small. oval and white. Desirable either as a ‘string or asa sees 3 shell bean. sky a week earlier than the Black Wax. St
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BEANS. PoLe OR RUNNING. German, Stangenbohne.
These are even mere sensitive to cold and wet than the dwarf varieties, but are of superior quality avd peoductiveness. A pint of single packet of each of four or five varieties wilt be sufficient for a large family. |
; PRT. OT. “BU: Early Jersey Lima.—An improved strain of Extra Karly Lima, being very early aud productive Larger in size and thicker than the large White Lima. Measures more quarts when shelled green for market than any other variety. Viues vigorous and productive; Q pods large, flat. containing four or five beans. Dry beans large, flat
and greenish While.............0 2s e eee en ees ete Lacs’ d ak aie amar 10 40 $8 00
Challenger Lima.— Early and very productive, if measured inthe green state; the pods are smaller than inthe Large White Lima, but the beans are very plump, and are so close together in the pod as to Crowd against each other............ 0. ee ee ee eee eee ences aks 2
_ Large White Lima.—Pods of medium length, broad and yellowish when “s ripe. Seeds broad kidney-shaped, much flattened, greenish-white. Held in universal high esteem for tke peculiar flavor and general ex- Celience, whether gre€n Or ripe... 22... cece eee etree teeter eneeee
Large White Lima.
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BEET, German, Runkle Rube, : PKT. OZ LB. Y Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip.—8y maoy considered the best variety for furcing, being very eariy, with small top; leaf, stems and veins dark red; leaf dark green, dotted with red; roots very dark red, flat on top but rounded beuveath, with very small tap rvots;: flesh dark red, zoned with lighter shade; hard. crisp and tender when young, but. becoming woody withiape-7 oe. 7. a re cao ee oot ae oe .05 .10 $0 50
/ Early Eclipse.—An improved extra early sort. Tops small, dark red, Shading to green on outsiue of the leaves. [Roots nearly round w.th a small tap root and a yery small collar. Fiesh dark red, zoned with a lighter red, very sweet, crisp and vender. especially when young. One of the most desirable sorts for bunching...................... 09": T0222 50
/ Edmund's Improved Blood Turnip.—The result of a careful selection fora number of years past from the Dewiug’s Beet. Of handsome round shape, skin very deep blood red in color, flesh also very dark, and exceedingly sweet and tender in quality. The berts grow regularly, of good marketable size, not growing over large and coarse. They have but a single tap root, aad very small top, which allows their being grown very near together. They mature early, and give the very best satisfaction as a bunch beet..................... 09:40 7, Zoe
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Me Early Blood Turnip. Half Long Blooa. : Long Smooth Blood , Bastian’s Early Blood Tuarnip.—Tops small, stems red, leaves green, roots eeraie shaped with medium sized tap, bright red. Flesh - ff purple red, zuned with white; crisp. tender and of good quality..... E
arly Turnip Bassano.—Not maturing as early as the above, but grow- ing to a large size, may be used early, and is the best variety to SOW for greens. Tops large; leaf stems light red; leaves light green, roots large, round, turnip shaped; flesh pink, zoned with white, very ‘sweet ‘ and tender when young. becoming woody and tasteless with age... i“
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BEET.—Continued.
Extra Early Egyptian Earty Eclipse. Edmund’s Improved Blood Turnip. Blood Turnip.
sie Long Blood.—The best variety for winter use. The roots are about half as long as the long Dark Blood but weigh as much on accountof their thickness. Smooth and handsome; Mesh dark red. sweet. crisp and tender, never becoming woody, even in portions above the ground. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c¢; 1b. 50c.
ong Smooth Blood.—The most popular variety for winter use. ‘Cops large; neck small; leaf stems and veins red; leaf green; roots large, tapering toward both ends, grow- ing even with the surface, dar« red, flesh Gark red, zoned with lighter shade, Wery tender and sweet, remaining so when
Poe spring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c: lb. 5Ce.
Swiss Chard, Silver or Sea Kale Beet.—-A distinct vege- table, and much superior to the common beet for greens. If Sown at the same time it will be fit for use before it. later, vhe plants form broad, flat. beautiful white and wax-like stems to the leaves which are verv delicious cooked as beets, or pickled. Pkt. 5c: 0z. 10c: 1b. 50c.
BEET—MANGEL WURZEL.
The mangel flourishes from the extreme North to the higher altitudes of the South. It keeps well during winter and is a most profitable crop for stock feeding; analyses indicating that 400 pounds of Mangels are equivalent to 100 Ibs. of best hay. Crops of 1,200 to 2,000 bushels per acre are recorded.
YMammoth Long Red.—A_ large well-formed variety {often 18 inches long) gruwing out of the ground. Under a high state of cultivation it has produced 60 tons per acre.
~ Color light red; flesh white and rose colored. Oz. 5c: lb. 25c.
orbitan Giant.—Very large, crowing well out of the ground. The roots are well formed, straight, smooth, and of
es fine Sie color with comparatively small top and nee . 9c; lb. 25e.
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ellow. zoned with white. A great improvement
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CABBAGE. German, Kopfkohl.
There is no vegetable which is more universally cultivated than this. It is found im the poorest and smallest garden, and it responds so readily to better care that is also entitled to a place in the finest garden, and merits the attention of the most skilful gar-
denir. PET. GZ. hE Extra Early Express.—(See Supplement page 2.)...............2225. .05 .25 $2 50 Earliest Etampes.—Next to the Extra Early Expressin earliness; the ‘
shape of the heads are slightly conical, very solid and firm, and sel- >
dom fails to head; unsprpassed:in quality......................... .05 .20 2 0@ Early Jersey Wakefield.—A standard early variety of acknowledged
excellence. Heads of medium size, conical, and compact. Its un-
commonly fine heading properties, together with its fitness for win-
tering in cold frames, have secured and retained for it the high
esteem ofswurdeserscenerally-. ce oo 3.0 oP se ee ee eee .05 .30 3 06 Charleston Wakefield.—( See Supplement page 2.).. eee Aba ep 5s Bayh 10 , 50 +3726
Early ics Wakefield. Seats Wirdhingstadt.
Early Winningstadt.—A well known and very popular early variety, in season very Close to the Wakefield: heads large decidedly conical. leaves bright, glossy green: heads solid and hard, even in summer. This is a very sure-heading variety, valuable not only for early use, butcalso fer winter vabbage: 4 <n ee ee onl ee ee oe eee eee 205-213 1 Se
Succession.—A second early round-headed sort that will doubtless find favor, as it heads very evenly and comes ina few days after Early Wakefield. Of good quality and in all respects a desirable sort. .... 05° 25. 2m
Henderson’s Early Summer.—Heads large, flat. compact, admirable keepers. About ten days later than the Wakefield—and about double its size, yet, owing to its closeness of the outer Jeaves. it may be planted in about the same space. We unhesitatingly pronounce
it one of the finest of the large heading early sorts..........--....- .035.30 3 OG
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Early Dwarf Flat Dutch.—An excellent second-early variety, produc- ' ing fine large heads, after the first early varieties have disappeared. Highly valued, both for its fine quality and its ability to resist heat.
The heads are very solid, broad and round, flattened on top; tender ANSI. -OFAMICH, J o:osis oo ke Ee PALS Be oe he ee “05. 23 25
Fottler’s Early Brunswick.—This is one of the best second-early sorts in cultivation. Planis have very short stems and large leaves which start from the stem hor-zontally, but turn upward beyond the head, making it remarkably compact. Head large, very flat, compact ana spids andot-fine Quaktyzt: . <2... . 0 oe tk ee ee ‘AS 6 et SO
Vandergaw.—This Cabbage, fur a mid summer variety, stands at the head of thelist. It is as sure to head as the ‘‘Succession.” and comes in about a week after the ‘‘Early Summer.” making much larger heads than that well knuwn variety, uniform in size and color, solic. tender and of the finest quality. In fact, a very excellent variety for general cultivation: S. -.- 3.0). 25 ooh tee ee ee Sap aa .Q5--.25 258
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CABBAGE.—Continued. PKT. O24. ‘LBu
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Early Deep Head.—A desirable second early variety. It is fully as early as the Brunswick, while the heads are as large, round and considerably deeper. Leaves wrap entirely around the head and do not drop in hot weather as much as other varieties. It is also heavier, bulk for bulk, than any other second early cabbage. A splendid keeper............. NE AREER > o ee ey Tw. Meng 05 .20 $2 G6
All Seasons.—As now improved this is a valuable market gardener’s cabbage for a succession. The heads are very hard and solid,
; round, flattened on the top, of the very best quality, and ready to market very nearly as early as Early Summer, while the heads are
much Jarger in size. Itis a very sure-headiug variety, noted for its
ability to ssand the hot summer sun and dry weather. It is called
‘‘All Seusons” because it is as good for Autumn or Winter as it is | for early market 05 1.25 2 5@y
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Premium Flat Duteh.— Heads iarge, round. fiat, solid, bluish green,
- often tinted with red or brown—opening up white and crisp; very tender and of excellent flavor. Largest of the late varieties, remark- ably hardy, asure header, and for fall and winter, home or market use, has no superior, as it retains its freshness and flavor until late
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Jeaves, keeps well, and a general favorite with market gardeners and
large growers of Cabbage. In good, rich soil and a favorable sea-
son, the heads will grow to a large size, frequently attaining 15 to
20 inches in diameter, and weighirg from 30 to 40 pounds each.
have been grown to weigh 50 pounds and upwards. Sure-
head is the best main crop Cabbage in cultivation, and will give en- ;
tire Satisfaction as a shipper and keeper................. Cie at a: rh! Susi ee Gee
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CABBAGE.—Continued.
Filderkraut.—Similar to, but larger, much more pointed, and heading up with fewer outside leaves than the Winningstadt, and highly esteemed for making kraut. Good either for first or second ‘crop, and succeeds particularly well on rich prairie sods
“Sure Head. Mammoth Rock Red.
Large Late Flat Duteh.—A low-growing variety; heads large, bluish- green, round. solid, broad and flat on top, of fine quality.......... Large Late Drumhead.—The Drumhead Cabbage is a large fall or winter variety, with a broad, flat or round head, short stump, ten- der and good flavored, and an excellent keeper: grown extensively for shipping purposes........... Bane SASSER aE SAR ek: eh ois (cea Ripa std
Louisville Drumhead.—A very fine. short-stemmed strain of Large Late Drumhead Cabbage, highly esteemed by the market gardeners of the Southwest, where it is said to stand hot weather pbetter than most other sorts. The heads are of good size, round, flattened on
Stone Mason Drumhead.—Heads large, flat. solid and deliciously sweet, rich and tender. Exceedingly hardy. A sure header, and a profitableivariety for market Purposes... Se wee ee eee ee
Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead.—The largest Cabbage known, weighing in some instances over fifty pounds. Under good cultiva- tion, acres have been grown where the heads would average thirty pounds each... 7... Br,
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Drumhead Savoy.—Grows to a large size. Head nearly round, a little: flattened on top, color dark green: ne: 6 oe slice eee a ete gees Green Curled Savoy.—Heads loose, but very tender and finely fla- vored; a hardy second early, much improved by frost.............. Mammoth Rock Red —This is by far the best, largest and surest heading red Cabbage ever introduced. The plantis large, with numerous spreading leaves. The head is large, round, very solid, and of deep red color. Ninety-cight per cent. of the plants will form extra fine heads. The best of the red Cabbages............. Red Dutch.—Head hard, solid and of intense blood-red color; of fine quality and particularly valuable for pickling.............. Bee eG SE
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CAULIFLOWER. verman, B/umen-Koh!.
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The Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious of vegetables. is little known out- side of our large citivs It needs, to bring it to perfection, a cool, moise Atmosphere, and
if this condition occurs when the plant is about to head. fine Jarge
heads will result,
while if the air is hot and dry, failure will result in spite of the best of seed and cultiva-
tion.
oz, $2 50: lb. $40 OO.
oz. 75¢:; lb. $10 00.
Early Snowball.
CARROT, German, Moehren.
The Carrot is one of the most healthful and nutritious of our garden roots, and deserves to be more extensively used botb for cuiinary and stock feeding purposes. We urge our readers to give some of the early table sorts a trial. As an agricultural root, it is not surpassed for feeding horses and milch cows, and every farmer should plant a few for this purpose.
Early Searlet Horn. —Best for early planting ovt of doors. Tops small, coarsely divided; roots top shaped, but tapering abruptly to asmall tap; surface dented, orange-red; flesh thick, with indistinct yellow core. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c: 1b. $1.00.
Early Scarlet Horn, Pointed.—Sometimes called ‘‘Half- Long,” being a Long Orange in miniature, quite desirable, growth rapid. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c: Ib. $1.00
Chantenay.—We have in this new French sort what is so ve y desirable, namely: a variety which is uniformly half long, stump rooted. smooth surface and deep. rish coior. It is medium early, with small tors. and we think will give great satisfaction to both the market and private gardener. Pkt. 5c; 02. 10¢: lb. 75e.
Half Long Scarlet Nantes, Stump Rooted.— Tops medium, cylindrical, smooth, bright orange; flesh orange, be- coming yellow in center, but no distinct core; of the finest qual'ty. This and the preceding are the varieties so extensively used in France for culinary purposes, and only need be known to supersede the coarser sorts for garden culture. Pkt. 5c. Q0z..10c. Lb. 75c.
Early Snowball.—Uighly esteemed by market gardeners for its earliness and reliability asa sure header. Its hardiness. sure heading and compact growth make it one of the best for forcing or wintering
over. Pkt. -25c;
Selected Early Dwarf Erfurt.—An extra early Variety, much prized in Germany for early market use. Itis of dwarf habit, com- pact growth, short outside leaves, and can be PY olanted twenty inches apart each way. Pkt. 25c; 0% $2 50; 1b. $30 00.
Le Normand’s Short Stem.— Considered by the french one of the very best sorts. Plant hardy, semi-dwarf, sure heasing, and produc- ing many leaves, which protect the close, solid curd, keeping it well blanched. Pkt. 10c:
Early Scarlet Horn.
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Danver’s Half Long. Long Orange. _ Danvers, Half-Long.—One of the most productive and best for field culture. Tops medium; roots dark colored. large, but of medium length, tapering abruptly at the point, very uniform and handsome; flesh deep orange with yellow center, Sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. dc. )
Long Orange.—A well known standard sort. Roots long, thickest near thé crown, tapering regulariy to a point; color, deep orange. It requires a deep soil. and the plants should stand eight inches apart. in eighteen inch drills, for the roots to attain their full size. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. Tie.
Improved Large White Belgian.—Grows 1-5 out of the ground. Root pure white, green above the ground, with small top. Flesh rather course, but the roots on light, rich ground
grow to a large size, and are extensively grown for stock feed- ing. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c.. Lb. 60.
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CELERY. German. Sellerie.
e This is becoming more ard more popular. and whole farms are given up to its. production. It delights in a rich, friable, well drained muck soil, but can be grown of excellent quality in any good garden, although an abundance of water whie growing, and cool, moist weather when blanching, are essential for good celery.
S PROS POe. a Giant Pascal.—A new variety, developed from the Golden Self-Blanch- ing, and retaining the beautiful color. thick, solid, crisp stalks, and rich nutty flavor of that popular variety. It isa fine keeper and a good shipper, retainiug its color and fresh appearance along time.. .05 .40 $4 00 Golden Self-Blanching.—A popular market variety and one of the most valuable sorts ever introduced. Its rich golden yellow color, its close habit, and compact growth, and greater than all, its readi- ness with which it is blanched and rendered marketable, make it in- valuable to the market gardener. The entire stalk is solid, crisp. and of a rich nutty flavor. An excellent keeper.................- .05 .40 4 0%
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CELERY.—Continued.
$ White Plume.—Introduced with the claim that it was self-blanching . and needed no earthing up: but no good celery can be grown with- ; out earthing up, or some substitute for it. The inner leaves are white and the blanched celery is quite handsome and attractive, aud it comes to maturity earlier than most sorts.................6..-4.
olden Heart.—\ distiret variety, of sturdy, dwarf habit. [t is i solid, an exceilent keeper, and of fine. nutuy flavor. When blanch- ed, the heart. which is large and full. is of a light yellow, making this an exceedingly showy and desirable variety fo. both market PEM MRRUNV OREO SC Ag a an pat lagiad x viet p psf vm om ole C9 Fy) SNORT AU go SAE
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€rawtord’s Half Dwarf.—The favorite variety with New York City 14 market gardeners. When bianched it is of rather a yellowish-white, and is entirely solid, possessing the nutty flavor peculiar to the dwarf kinds while it has much more vigor of growth, surpassing most of the large growing sorts in weight of bunch...............
_ ‘Boston Market.—A medium sized, hardy, crisp and delightfully q fiavored white variety. Stalks are more numerous, shorter, and much firmer in texture than those of other varieties................
_ ‘Golden Dwarf —A showy sort of excellent qualities, Solid, of fine flavor, a and «a good keeper and as its name Indicates. possessing, when
: blanched. a vellowish or goiden-tint, stamping it as distinct type and e aS a very desirable’addition to the list of rare sorts..... oy alge elt said 2 aa
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CELERIAC. German. Knoll-Selleric.
Large Smooth Prague.—An Im- proved form of turnip rooted celery, producing larger and smoother roots which are almost round, and with very * few side roots. Plants vigorous, with large deep green foliage. Pkt. 5e; oz. 25¢; lb. $2.50.
Turnip Rooted.—The root of this G@& variety is turnip shaped, tender and @ marrow like, having a sweeter taste an] 2 stronger odor than other varieties. It is = used principally for seasoning meats and : ; Turnip Rooted. soups. Pkt, 5c: oz, 25e¢: 1b. $2.50. Large Smooth Prague.*
CORN.—SWEET OR SUGAR. German. Wats. PKT. QT. BU.
Cory.—A new sort resembling the Marblehead, but of stronger growth,
with larger, lighter colored ears, and by far the largest of the early
sorts. The plant does not sucker so much as the Marblehead, and
jt will mature a full crop earlier than that variety. AjJl the red cob-
bed corns should be cooked quickly by dropping the ears into boil-
ing water to wh.ch a little salt has been added, for if simmered over
a slow fire, or allowed to suand in the water after cooking, the red
cob will discolor the kernels.................-.- eiacctttee oS: tyeh beh oct Sk. et tee eee
Marblehead Extra Early.—Stalk very short. with many suckers from the root; ears medium size, eight rowed, with few husks; cob red, small; kernel broad, shallow, white or tinged with red. Formerly considered the earliest sort, Uut clearly later than the Cory......... -05 .20 4 008
Early Minnesota.—Plent semi-dwarf, bearing one to two well de- f veloped, neatly coveredtars, uSually 8-rowed. Cob long. pointed | and white. Kernels broad, tender and sweet. An excellent market variety coming on a trifle later than the preceding..............--- .05 .20 + 00
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- PETE SOR BU, Shaker’s Early, or Premier Early.— An extra early variety with : large, well filled ears; the kernels are of pearly whiteness and most delicious swe.<t flavor. It is ready to market fully as early as the Early Minnesota, while the ears are very much larger............. 05 .20 $4 00"
Perry’s Hybrid.—Another eastern and very popular variety. Stalks of medium height, very stout, bearing two large twelve or fourteeen rowed ears, which often have a red or pink cob: grain medium size, cooking very white and tender. Matures about with the Minnesota .05 .20 4 00.
Crosby’s Early.--A most excellent variety, and remarkably early. Ears of good size, twelve rowed, uf medium length, grain very thick. 3 Neem CLELIC ALG ye ie ct ins Nec ew ee cen ce wee Seawee .05 .20 4 00
Moore’s Early Concord.—Produces its very large, handsome, fourteen rowed ears very low on the stalk, and comes into use after Crosby’s Early. The quality is faultless, and it is valuable as an intermedi- BiG vVanlely..ss...7.... EPR Ae thet ae ee Rear ee .05 .20 3 00
Black Mexican.—Although the ripe grain is black, or biuish-black, the corn, when in condition for the table, cooks remarkably white and is surpassed by none in tenderness. This, by many, is con- sidered the most desirable for family use of the second early surts.. .05 .20 4 00
Tilton’s Twelve Rowed.—Introduced by ourselves some years ago in the vicinity of Cleveland. We can recommend this variety for its productiveness; often yielding from 2 to 4 marketable ears on a stalk. Ears of good size; 12 rowed, medium length; grain very sweet and rich. One of the best varieties for a@ main crop. Our stock is raised exclusively for our own-trade..................044. 05 .20.4 00
Egyptian Sweet.—A variety noted for its productiveness, the stalks having from two to four ears each, the large size of its ears, its Sweetness and tenderness. It is peculiarly adapted for canning pur- . poses, aad the superiority of the canned green corn of this variety 1s a noticeable........ fae: Seay eee RS Me cate lanes SUIS we Sime Tm ay uate, ae .05 .20 4 00
fammoth.—This variety produces the largest ears of any sort with which we are acquainted, a single ear sometimes weighiag two or three pounds. The quality is excellent—sweet, tender and delicious, and its only fault is the immense size of the ear............... tees VO * 2-3 OR
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Stowell’s Evergreen.—This variety is intermediate in itsseason, and if planted at the same time with earlier kinds, will keep ive the table supplied until October, Jt is hardy and pro- z
ductive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time Pride of the North. in condition suitable for boiling...... Sidi 8S sad oR tete eyo lee fais ek ee eee Oe aiiee: Nee
FIELD SORTS.
Rideout, or Mercer.—Early, Prolific, Large Ears and Small Cob.—A yellow flint variety that has been grown for the past five years with great success and complete satisfaction. [t is decidedly the largest eared and handsomest flint corn grown. Very prolific, having yielded one hundred and sixty-four bushels of good sound ears and seven bushels of nubbins to one acre, and weighs sixty-four pounds to the shelled bushel. Ears average from nine to eleven iuches in length, twelve to fourteen rowed, well filled out to the tips, and of a rich golden yellow color. Matures in seventy-five days from time of planting.. Many stalks have two.and sometimes three good ears each... Very. few SUGKETS 2.2.0" ak 2h le 5 Se pO et eg ea Se ee ae
“Minnesota White.—This is an eight to ten-rowed white flint corn, with shurt well-shaped ears, and small cob. The stalks bear from three to five ears: the ears are Small in size, kernels are hard and compactly placed on the cob. Like other flint varieties, it matures a: CATS. Ar ebNe CaN et nie Lees hee we lees ote pee PE RSet alt Eero. ea OO
JLongfellow.—This is an eight-rowed yellow flint variety, the result of - ihe carefui selection. The ears are from ten to fifteen inches long. one Tee TE and one-half to one and three-fourth incnes in diaméter; are well filled out to extreme end of cob. The cob is small, kernels large Send TIVO; Jia ok Pai a i-nie ae ee eles aa adeeb ne eaten ene eee af ticles eee
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CORN. — Continued. PETS OT.’ BU;
“the cob; has vrelaed: one padred blithe Is shelled corn per Acre, ripening when nearly every other variety failed to mature on ac- count of the bad season, giving leverage per cent. of good seed torn, Planted as late as July Ist, it has fully matured by October
‘ vee mente navewrom 14: to 16 TOWS:.. 22. bee oe ee Sek Vee cen .O5 .15 $2 00 a ENSILAGE CORN. Bu. Red Cob.—A most desirable variety for its purpose, being very tall, ab “A Short-jointed, and remarkably sweet, tender and juicy. Leaves are “ft me) produced in abundance................... Lae ieee, Wt Pe a ee, 1 25
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- RED COB ENSILAGE.—In large quantities, special prices will be < _ application. 4 ; POP CORN. Per
on Per Ear. Doz. Ears, ice.—A very handsome variety. Fars short; kernels long, pointed
and resemble rice: color white: very prolific; used entirely for ~ parching, for which purpose it has no superior........... PIC a a 08 25 ueen’s Golden.—(See supplement page 3.) ....0. ccc ccc nuccueceecems 05 50
_ CORN SALAD or FETTICUS. Cerman, Ackersalat, Lammarsalat.
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This small] salad is used during the winter and spring months as a substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used like spinach. In warm weather the plants will mature in from four to six weeks.
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CUCUMBER. German, Gurken.
+ This is one of those vegetables which can be grown to perfection by anyone who can control a few square yards of soil which is fully exposed to the sun, and the fruit is so much better when gathered fresh from the vines than it is when obtained in the a 7
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“Improved White Spine.—One of the finest strains of white spine in pyr, cultivation; more largely grown than any other variety for both ‘J market use and pickling: comes early and very productive; the fruit is of good size. straight and well formed: full at both ends; skin deep green, holding color until maturity. We especially re- commend this variety to marketgardeners and pickling establish- ments, from the fact that the first set on the vines is unusually
even in form and size, and continue so through the season.......... .05 .10°$
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Jersey Pickling. - Extra Long White Spine. PExtra Long White Spine.—This variety, while growing too long for
commercial pickles, makes splendid, ‘dark green family pickles, and ay for table use is of very tine quality. They grow ten to twelve inches long and very straignt; make fine, hard, ‘pritule pickles when five to
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CUMCUMBER.—Continued. PKT. Jersey Pickling.—Very popular in New Jersey. Intermediate between | the Long and Sho:t Green, forming a long, slender, cylindrical ~ pickle, which is very crisp and tender............... 2, ake CATR: belie eee - 0S. ttm Early Russian.—Earliest and hardiest. Vines vigorous and produc- tive. Fruit three to four inches long, small, oval, pointed at each ai end, covered with fine, smal: spines.................-- ROP e eee. 05.208
Boston Pickling, or Green Prolifie.—A distinct variety, very popular
for pickles. Fruit short, nearly cylindrical, but pointed at each — 1 end bright green and a great producer...... US SOs s 3 bt ean ae 4A 05. ea
Improved Long Green.—Produced by selection from the Long Green. Vines vigorous and productive. forming fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the shorter sorts: fruit about twelve inches long, firm and crisp, with very few seeds. The young fruit makes one of the best of pickles, and when ripe is the best of any for sweet pickles.. .09
Improved Long Green.
Gherkin or Burr. (For Pickling.)—A very small, oval shaped, prickly variety, quite distinct from all others. : It is grown exclusively for pickling; is the smallest of all Zw the varieties and should alway be picked when young GW aud tender. The seed isslow to germinate. Pkt. 5 cts. ~ , Oz. 15 cts. Lb. $1.50
CRESS. German, Kresse. Gherkin or Burr. W a
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Early Curled Cress. True Water Cress. Early Curled or Pepper Grass.—This small salad was formerly :nuch
used with lettuce, to which its warm. pungent taste makes a most Be
agreeable addition............... Rit Awe 1 Ponti Bae 3a" wales aes c 2 O5 "aa
True Water.—This is quite distinct from the last, and only thrives when its roots and stems are submerged in water. It is one of the most delicious of small salads and should be planted wherever a suitable place can be found............
ENDIVE. German, Endivien.
Endive in its natural state is very bitter, but when pI OF blanched its leaves make a fine salad, and maturing as it after lettuce is past, it is very useful. Se
Bree ig pm White Curled.—By far the most beautiful variety. Byes: ioe ee WNOderately dense with divided leaves, which are coar pa. REE PED LOS less tender than those of the Green Curled; but the mi yellow and the leaves frequently almost white, so that plant is very attractive and always brings the highest pri¢ the market. Pkt. 5cts. Oz. 20 cts. Lb. $1.75. a,
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ENDIVE.—Continued.
Green Curled.—Is the hardiest variety, with beautifully curled, dark green leaves, which blanch white, and are very crisp and tender. Pkt. 5@; Oz. 20c; Lb. $1.75,
Broad Leaved Batavian.— Has broad, thick. plain, or slightly wrinkled leaves forming a large head which is preferred for stews and soups, but if the outer leaves are gathered and tied at the top, the whole plant will blanch nicely, and make an excellent salad for the table. Pkt. 5c; oz, 20c; lb. $1.'75. ;
Green Curled. Broad Leaved Batavian.
EGG PLANT. German, Hierpflanze.
The Egg Plant, when well grown, and properly cooked, is a delicious vegetable, and it should find a place in every garden.
New York Improved Purple.—The Jeading market variety; large, round, dark purple, free of thorns excellent and the most productive variety. Pkt. 5cts. Oz. 60 cts. Lb. $6.00
GARLIC. German, Knoblauch.
A bulbous rooted plant, with a strong, penetrating odor, but much esteemed by some for flavoring soups. Stews, etc. We frequently receive orders for garlic seed, but we can supply the bulbs only. dib. 15¢; lb. 35c.
HORSE RADISH.
The best Horse Radish is produced from small pieces of root; these are to be set small end down so that the top will be two inches below the surface. The soil should be very rich and well cultivated. It is also grown, but of inferior quality, from the crowns of the old plants. It is hardy and may be left in the ground until spring before digging. We trequently receive orders for the seed of this vege- table, but we can supply the roots only. Small roots per, doz. 15c; per hundred $1.00.
KALE. German, Blaetter Kohl.
Borecole, Kale, or German Greens, are general terms applied to those classes of cabbage which do not form heads, but are used in their open growth.
. Some of the varieties are the most tender and delicate of any of the cabbage tiibe. They are hardy, and improved rather than injured by the frost.
Dwarf Curled German.—An intermediate form . which seems to possess all the merits of both the talland dwarf sorts. Forming a medium sized head of nicely curled leaves, which are kept well off the ground, but at the same time so compact as . not to suffer from frost. This is the leading variety among Cleveland gardeners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; lb. $1.00
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KALE.—Continued. PKT, OZ. LB.
Extra Curled German Dwarf Green.
Extra Curied German Dwarf Green.—Plant dwarf, compact. Leaves numerous, long, of deep bright green color, and a mass of frilling so that often they are as thick as wide, and are of the best quality. .05 .10 $1 00
German Dwarf Green.—A smooth leaved sort, very popular in the South, where, if sown in the fall, it needs no protection, growing vigorously all winter: but is not equal to the other sorts for use in the Noriiiiet As. cee Rie An ee eee 052249 via
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 winters in the Middle States SS without any protection: ......0......<..- .05 .10 100
KOHL RABI. German, Kohl-Radbi.
The Kohl Rabi isa vegetable intermediate between the cabbage . el ee and turnip, and combines the flavor of both. The edible part is ix 6A aturnip shaped bulb formed by the swelling of the stem. When fv used for the table, this should be cut when quite small, as it is
then very tender and delicate. but if allowed to reach its fuli size it becomes tough and stringy.
Early White Vienna.—Very early. small, handsome, white bulb. Best early variety for table. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 20c. Lb. $2.00.
Early Purple Vienna.— Nearly identical with the last except in color, which is a bright purple, with the leaf stems tinted with purple. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 20c. Lb. $2.00. - Ze
Large Green.—Hardy, quite late, and g used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, %* weighing eight to ten pounds, whitish- green in color; leaves large and numerous. Early White Vienna. Pkt. 5c. O2z.20c. Lb. $2.00.
LEEK. German, Lauch.
This is a branch of the onion family, is very hardy, and by some is preferred to the onion.
Large Flag.—lIs the variety more cultivated in this coun- try taan any other. It is hardy and of good quality. Pkt. BC. > Oz, 20c;, Ape SL 7p:
Musselburgh.—Grows to very large size, with broad leaves, spreading like a fan; hardy and of excellent qnality. Pkt. dc. Oz. 20¢. . Libs 31-45.
Large Flag.
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LETTUCE. German, Lattich-salat.
There is no vegetable which is more universally used than this, and vet few people know how inviting and appetizing it is when brought to the table fresh and unwilted.
Golden Beanty.—(See Supplement, Page 4.) Per. pkt. 25e; oz. 75c. (Stock Limited.)
Tilton’s White Star.—A white seeded lettuce destined to become a universal favorite for forcing or planting out doors, on account of its enormously large, loose heads, bright color, crispness and long keeping qualities. It is distinct from Black Seeded Simpson and we think an improvemest on that sort. It is an enormous yielder, and remains a long time in condition for use, both before and after cutting. If you want your forcing bed to produce the largest possible amount of high flavored lettuce, plant it to Tilton’s White Star. Pkt. 10c; oz, 30¢; lb, $3 00.
Tilton’ s 5 White Star.
Grand Rapids.—Cornsidered by many the best loose headed lettuce for forcing under glass. § Leaves medium sized, of light, yellowish-green color, much crimped and frilled. thin, but of very upright growth; forms a fair sized but loose head; crisp, tenderand of good quality. Owing to its upright habit it may be planted very closely. It is of extremely rapid growth: very little liable to § rot; will stand, without spoiling, a week to ten days after it is fit to cut, and retains its freshness a long time after cutting. These qualities have enabled the market gardeners about Grand Rapids, Mich., 7 to ship this lettuce to Cincinnati and New York, and dispose of ic at profitable figures over all com- petitors. Our stock is true, being grown from seed obtained directly from the originator. Pkt.5c; f oz. 20c; 1b. $2 00
Grand eee
Black Seeded Simpson.—For those who like a large thin, exceedingly tender leaf, and for those markets which demand a large, loose head, this is the best variety either for forcing or early sowing out of doors. Plant large, forming a large, loose head; very light yellowish- green in color, so that a little wilting is not noticed. [Leaves very large. thin, slightly ruffled and blistered,; the inner ’ ones‘ nicely blanched, and even the large " outside TeayES are tender and of good quality.
Black Seeded Simpson.
PKT. OZ. LB, Golden Ball.—A most desirable novelty from Russia, distinct from all Other sorts; color a deiicate golden-yellow. Retains the same beau- tiful color throughout the season, which enhances its value asa seller, for market gardeners. Itis very crisp, tender and excellent in flavor; iu fact, itis the acmeof perfection in the list of lettuce, and a variety that we can especially recommend for fcrcing or early Spring crop. It is long standing, remaining fit for eating later than any other sort with which we areacquainted..............--.2005- .05 .30 $3 00
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LETTUCE.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB.
Frankfort Head.—The best light colored, smooth. thick leaved head lettuce. Plant light, bright green, with many broad, smooth leaves, nearly all of which are gathered into a dense, round head, which is slow to run to seed. Leaves very thick, tender, the inner : ones blanched to alight yellow, and of a rich flavor............... .05 .36 $3 00
Frankfort Head.—(Black Seeded)—Similar to above in growth, but with darker green leaves
Frankfort Head. Hanson.
Prize Head.—Forms a mammoth plant in which even the outer leaves
are crisp and tender, and remain so throughout the season. It is
slow to run up to seed; of superb flavor and very hardy........... 1057-4158" 1398 Hanson.—Heads green outside and white inside: grow to remarkable
size, very solid; and are deliciously sweet and tender, even to the
outer leaves. It stands the hot sun better than most other varieties .05 .15 1 50 Salamander.—A grand lettuce for summer use, forming good sized
compact heads. Color, light green outside and white inside. Its
great merit, however, is that it will withstand drought and heat
better, ard remain longer in head than any other variety........... 05 .15 1 50
MELON, MUSK. German, Zucker-Melone. ; |
The Musk Melon is too universally popular to need any special description.
Emerald Gem.
Hackensack or Turk’s Cap. Shumway’s Giant.—(Sce supplement, page 4.)...... ott ce Taga OS aa A 058 15-458
Emerald Gem.—Entirely distinct, extra early: and very prolific. The skin while ribbed 1s perfectly smooth and of a very deep emerald green color, flesh salmon color, and very thick, ripens thoroughly to the rind, and 1s very juicy and rich; flavor sweet and delicious; the vines are hardy and thrifty in growth. very prolific, bearing the melons near the root and mature very early............... Pee We Oa ee ee
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MELON.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB.
w Early Hackensack.—By careful selection, this strain has been so sf Erdeveloped that it produces melons with ali the good qualities of the well-known Hackensack Melon, but at least ten days eurlier........ .05 .10 $1 00
BF ceast, or Turk’s Cap.—One of the very best market melons; of __ large size and attractive appearance. It is very productive,and of ex-
MEPMONIOMG MAVOP.. 6.0625. sees e sence ah sid aden dds 6s dir ie W aan oes Ce 05 .10 75 Pine Apple.—Vines medium, very productive and hardy. [Fruit oval, tapering to stem. Medium sized, slight ribs, and dark green at first, but becoming covered with shal- low gray netting. Flesh green, very thick, soft, delicate and ex- ceedingly sweet and high flavored. One of the best of all melons for WEG ASG Ain cs ote. 0 cio Ear ee Bes 08. IOs. > V6 Pine Apple. ) isage.—This melon has made its way into public favor from the market rather than from the garden, and seems to be just what the people want. It is large, oval, slightly ribbed dark green in color. The flesh is deep salmon, and is good tw within a fourth of an inch of the rind. In quality it is sweet and moderately high flavored, combin- ing the flavors of the old Cantaloupe and the green fleshed Nutmeg ES MED i aida 2 ss idiv(a ss so dln « wa sivielsine bet eda grieccenivice s cemime .05 .10 1 00
Improved Large Green Nutmeg. elm ico.
~ Delmonico.—A new oval Shaped Musk Melon of large size, finely net- ted, and has beautiful orange pink flesh, and is pronounced by con- noisseurs to be a meion of par excellence...... pieenneat. © Ae ee .05 .10 1 00
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mproved Large Green Nutmeg.—We consider this tne best variety in cultivation for family use. Vines vigorous, hardy. productive; fruit _very large, rourd, slightly flattened at both ends, ribbed, covered _ with coarse petting; flesh very thick, ¢1e*n, and of the highest flavor. .05 .10 .75
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MELON.—Continued.
flattened at the ends, deeply and very regularly rib- bed; skin green, densely netted; flesh remarkably thick; light green, melting and of a delicious flavor. They are very regular in shape, and: uniformly grow to a very large size. To all who desire to raise the 4 handsomest possible melons for exhibition, or extra jy large, fine melons for market, we highly recommend the Montreal Nutmeg. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. 5c.
Banana.—-An entirely distinct variety, bearing long, baunana-like fruit. Skin creamy white and entirely free from netting. Flesh deep salmon color, thick and of good quality. Pkt. 5c. ‘Oz. 10c. Lb. $1.00. oA
: MELON, WATER. German, Wasser Melone.
Although the Water Melon is a tropical fruit and can be most easily grown in the South, on a warm, rich, sandy soil, yet no one need abandon its culture because he has not these conditions.
Phinney’s Early.—Fruit oval aud large. Rind thin, smooth, and marked in two shades of green. Fiesh red sweet tender and brittle. Hardy, productive, early and a good cropper. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. 75ce. -
Ice Cream.—Fruit of medium Size and oval, with blunt ends. Rind thin and mottled (some- > what in stripes) in two shades 4 of green. Flesh red, solid to See the center, sweet and _ delic- szious. Seeds white. Vigorous, ’; hardy, productive and a leading e‘variety for general use. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 106. Sab 45e.
Mountain Sweet.—Fruit large and oblong. Rind thin and ss dark green. Flesh red, solid, me N=> and very sweet. A delici- Z--==>. ous and desirable well known === ™ svariety,.. Pkt. 5¢.\. Oz. 10¢.- Eb.
Ice Cream.
Boss.—-Medium early, small size, very productive and a good shipper. Pkt. dc. Oz. 10c. Lb. 7dc.
Black Spanish.—Fruit of large size and pearly round. Skin very dark green. Flesh red, sweet and delicious. A well known standard sort of great excellence. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10¢, 4 Lb=79e:
Mammoth Iron Clad.—A monstrous, striped oblong melon, having a rind of such remarkable strength and impenetrability as to rendel it per- fectly ‘‘Iron Clad”; hence the best shipper pro- duced to date. Flesh red, sweet, tender, crisp and juicy. Heart very large. The keeping qualities of this melon are remarkable. Whether plucked or left upon the vines they remain perfectly fresh fully one month after ripening. In addi‘tion to the 2 foregoing facts it is the most remarkable yielder ~ on record. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c. Lb. 75e.
Black Spanish.
Montreal Nutmeg.—The fruitis nearly round, ay
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MELON.—Continued. PKT,. .OZ:; LB:
Kentucky Wonder.—Oblong in shape, skin dark green, flesh a beautiful scarlet color, crisp, and not tough, rich and sugary flavor, always firm, very solid and never mealy. Attains an average weight of forty to sixty pounds. Note mammoth variety, but areal good, old-fashioned Kentucky melon, that has no equal for quality. The best all-round melon for home or market yet introduced. Has Meme RT oS Seo Sac tirats altars nid ea ietccee bb wns bs .05 .10 $1 00 Y (Citron, (For Preserving.)—Flruit small, perfectly . round, and handsome. Rind thin, pale green, mar- bled with darker shades. Flesh white and solid phan ort throughout, containing small red seeds. Used for Citron. PRR EU UND Clik eccasttet PEC Rae <P tig adhe, ain WiA< gh «ws .05 .10 1 00
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MUSHROOMS.
The Mushroom is an edible fungus, ofa white color, changing to a brown when old. The gills are loose. of a pink- ish-red, changing to liver color. It pro- duces 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 pre- pared it will retain its vitality for years.
Mushroom Spawn.-English, in bricks, per brick, 25 cts. each. French, 3-lb. boxes, per box, $1 50.
MUSTARD, Germen, Sen/.
Mustard is not only used as a condi- ment, but the green leaves are used as a salad or cut aud boiled like spinach. White English.—The leaves are light
green, mild and tender when young;
seed light yellow Oz. 5c; lb. 30c.
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Mushrooms.
NASTURTIUM Geimun, Kapuziner Kress.
Tall Mixed.—Cultivated both for use and ornament. Its beautiful
: orange Colored flowers serve as a garnish for disnes, and the young leaves are excellent for salads. The flower buds, scarcely formed,
and the green seed pods preserved in vinegar, make a pickle greatly
ee UMERIELID Ne Oe le ce Se eee Ue Ok Pid Sule oie s bw D's Wense oh .0> .10 1 06 Dwarf Mixed.—Beautiful Colors, mixed............0.......0.0....005 Oe shoo" £50
OKRA OR GOMBO. German, Ocher.
This isan annual from the Wesc Indies, cultivated for its green pods, which are used in soups or stewed and served like Asparagus. ‘It is highly esteemed in the South for making gombo soup. The pods when young and tenver should be sliced in sections, strung on a thread and hung up in the shade to cure like dried appies; 1n this condition 1t can be used for soup at any time.
Improved Dwarf Green.—A distinct, early variety. Pods comparatively short but very numerous.... .05 .10 1 0Q
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ONION. German, Z.ebeln. J
The onion not not only contains considerable nutriment and has valuable medicinal properties, but is most useful in counteracting the bad effects of sedentary life. The disagreeable odor it imparts to the breath may be avoided in a great measure by thorough cooking, or by eating a few leaves of parsley, There is no vegetable where the quality of the seed exerts a greateginfluence upon the crop than in onions. Here, then, if nowhere else, the greatest care should be taken to secure the best possible
seed. Seed grown in the North will be pretty sure to produce better onions when sown in the Southern States than southern grown seed.
PKT. OZ. LB. Yellow Globe Danvers.—A true globe in shape, and of very handsome
appearance. Skin beautifuily golden. Flesh white and delicately flavored. <A very productive variety... 0: s5sci 0). a eee ee ee “ytibe | .05 .20 $2 00
Large Red Wethersfleld.—This is the best red onion grown: of large size and splendid form, skin a dark red, flesh purplish- white; finer grained and suronger in flavor than the white or yellow varieties 2. yg OD 220 1 Wb
No. 1, Extra Early Red; No. 2, Large Red Wethersfield; No. 3, Yellow Globe Danvers; No. 4, White Portugal; No. 5, White Silverskin; No. 6, White Globe.
New Extra Early Barletta.—This distinct new variety is the very earliest Onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks earlier than the Early White Queen. which heretofore has been the earliest variety incultivatton. At maturity the tops die dewu directly to the bulb, leaving the neatest and most hanusome little pulb imagin- able. They are of a pure paper white color, very mild and delicate in flavor, from one inch to one and a half inches in diameter. and three-fourths of an inch in thickness. Its extreme earliness and fine ‘quality cannot fail to make it favorite in every garden. Both fo table use and for pickling it is most valuable.............-.- Parana iat Sd Re
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ONION.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB. .
: Round White Silverskin.—This is uniformly small, round and hand-
some, with an opaque white skin, which does not turn green upon exposure to the sun. They are also very compact and hard, but at the same time crisp and brittle, making them the best pick- OC OMANEPOON CH orca on i t'v'cak occa sore cupepinicedsoedacsae .05 .25 $2 50
White Globe.—Large globed shaped. firm, fine grained, of mild flavor, and a good keeper; yields abundantly, producing bandsome and. uniform shaped bulbs; always commands a high price in the RCD te rev Wie o's & 0d oes a.gi0 oe Pay niger Fase eaels es ab RRA cavers «3 05 .380 3 00
_ White Portugal, or American Silyerskin.—Very desirable for family
use; flavor mild and pleasant, skiu silvery white; of handsome appearance; highly esteemed for pickling when young, also for market in early winter. ‘This is the variety of which White Onion Scts are grown, and is known as ‘‘Philadelphia White.”....... vise 1A008 » BOs Or ee
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Spanish King.—This new and hand- ‘SPA «KIN
some variety is a splendid type of the Yel- @)°- a 2 low Spanish Onion. The flesh is remark- BZ ably firm and of the finest quality, of rapid Z- growth, and matures early. Onions grown from the seed the first year, rival the im- ported ones from Spain. The skin isof a transparent golden straw color, handsome in shape, well up at the shoulder, mild in flavor, anda good keeper. The large size, smull neck, and extra fine quality of the Spanish King cannot fail to make it a popu- lar variety for family use, and one of the most showy onions for exhibition purposes
and beauty will bring extra prices. Pkt. 5c. Oz: 25c. Lb, $2.50. .
ONION SETS.
Top Sets, or Buttons.—These produze on the top of the stalk instead of seed, a number of small bulbs or onions, about the size of acorns, which, if planted, will produce a large onion, maturing earlier than from seed. The large onion produces the top onion, and the little 3 top oni0Ou produces the large onion......2..........-00-05- rere ig a0 3 30
Yellow Bottom Sets.—Produeed by sowiag seed very thickly in the spring, and not thinning out. They mature under the method when about half an inch in diameter, and are used precisely aS tup onlous : . . 3 . % S 5 . 4 00 are, setting them out in the spring instead of sowing, seed.......... 225
White Bottom Sets.—The seed of theWhite Silverskin or White Portugal varieties is used to produce the white sets. They do not keep as well as the red or yellow, but produce beautiful white onions early in the J ee a sia SMe a 5. etn I ENE ecithanes Ae = oie 25 3 00
Potate Onion,or English Multiplier.—Esteemed by many as the best variety for early use. It is larged sized, of a mild, sweet, sugary flavor; very early and a large producer. The large onion produces several Small ones in clusters around the bulb, growing mostly on TOMTOM POM eh I eats ada cloned ee ceeve see's 15 3 00
Any of the preceding four varieties can be recommended as a small early crop for family use and early home market, but not as a main crop, the increase of marketable
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onions over tae seed being toosmall. Of all the various modes of — propagation, sowing
the seed for a main crop deserves the first rank. Its cheapness compared with other
modes, the facility with which seed is sown aud the superior buib which it produces, recommend ic to general use.
(as~A bove are approximate prices per bu., subject to variations of the market. and
our ability to procure stock. The price per quart will hold good through the season, or __as long as our stock lasts.
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PARSLEY. German, Petersilie.
A very useful vegetable for flavoring soups and stews, and for garnishing. For flavoring, the green leaves are used, or they may be dried crisp, rubbed to a powder, and kept in bottles until needed.
Plain Leayed.—This is the hardiest variety, and is preferred by some on this account, and because the leaves are lighter and more graceful. Pkt. 5¢. Oz. 106... aby 75;
Double Curled.—Dwarf and finely curled. Very ornamental and desirable for garnishing. Pkt. 5¢. Oz. 10c. Lb.
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Moss Curled.—A compact growing, finely = curled variety. of a bright slightly yellowish- green color. Very bandsome and attractive. Bkt56:= C7 16c.° yb. 5c:
Long Rooted or Hamburg.—The root, which resembles a small parsnip, is the edible portion of this variety. which is extensively
grown and used by Germans for flavoring SS soups, etc. | Pkt. 5c; -Oz°>10cr Ab. -75e: Long Rooted or Hamburg.
PARSNIP. German, Pastinake.
The value of the Parsnip-as a culinary vegetable is well known, but it is not generaliy appreciated at its full value for stock feeding. On favorable soil it yields an immense crop of roots, which are more nutritious than Carrots or Turnips, and particularly valuable for dairy stock.
Sugar or Hollow Crown.—Has a very smooth skin. A great cropper. tender. sugary. and considered the best Parsnip for general eultivation, either for the table or for stock. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. 50c. :
‘PEAS. German, Hrésen. _ ;
In spite of the multitude of varieties now in cultivation there are each year manv new sorts brought out. each of which is claimed to be superior. We present only such varieties as we think are really desirable.
EXTRA EARLY SORTS.
Maud S.—The earliest Pea known. (See Supplement page 3.) Pkt, 10c. Qt. 25c. Bn. $5.50.
Summit.— One of the earliest and most productive peas grown, maturing all the pods in about forty-five days: heighu about two feet; quality excellent: 85 per cent. of the gathering ip One pickirg. The very best for market garden use. Pkt. 10c. Qt.25ce. Bu. $5.
First and Best.—Vines from 2 to 24 feet high, stocky, vigor- ous, andexceedingly productive. The pods are straight, having an average length of 2} inches and ripen simultaneously, or so nearly so as to enable the gardener to clear the ground at once and replant to a second crop after having reaped the benefit of the earliest and highest prices of the season. Pkt. 10c. Qt. 20c. Bu. $4 Sugar or Holiow Crown.
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PEAS.—-Continued.
First and Best. Earliest of All, or Alaska. "s _ Earliest of All, or Alaska —Early and very uniform in growth. The dark green color of the pods make it extremely desirable, as it can be carried long distances without losing color, which quality, com- $ bined with its earliness and uniformity ,of ripening, makes it the ; most desirable excra early pea for market gardeners
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Landreths Extra Early, (In Sealed Bags.)—This very excellent and well known variety needs no recommend from us, as it is one of the Vines three feet...
Bp Extra Early.—The same as above variety, but not in sealed Grown from pure seed stock ad ET An extra early sort, highly recommended, very productive
and of vigoruus growth. Pods of large size, filled with peas of good BUY i eine SU ie erect tae A ee HE & Di ae A bie alee gon eae 210 425
best early sorts.
PEAS.—Continued. PKT? | OT
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SECOND EARLY VARIETIES.
American Wonder.—A variety whose sto branching vines grow only avout nine in ch high, and are covered with long, well filled pe containing seven or eight large, exceeding Sweet, tender ard well ‘flavored peas, and ¢ produced nearly as early as First and Best. FE 10c; qt. 25c; bu. $5 00. y
MecLean’s Advancer.—A green wrinkle variety, about two and a-half “feet high, wi broad, long pods, which are abundantly p duced and well filled to the end. Considers ; some the best of its season. being of most exce ent flavor. Pkt. 10c; qt. 20c; bu. $4 25.
Telephone.—Immensly productive, of f finest quality; vines very strong, averaging to 20 pods per stock; the ‘pods are of large Sl and closely packed with large peas of excelle flavor. Height-of Vines 4 ft. Pkt. 10e; qt. 30 bu. $6 50. 4
MeLean’s Little Gem.—This variety is dwa and green wrinkled. When in a green statet peas are very large and of delicious flavor, beil full of rich saccharine matter. Itis one of tk earliest neues grows about 16 inches hig Pkt 10c: qt. 25c; bu. $5 00.
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PEAS.—Continued. = PKT. QT. BU. Premium Giem.—A valuable early variety one foot high, dwarf and green wrinkled. ‘The quality is unsurpassed, and it is wonderfully prolific. The vest variety for private gardens..................... -10 .25 $5 00
LATE SORTS.
Champion of England.—Universally admitted to be one of the richest and best flavored peas grown, and very productive. Heighs four or five feet, seed whitish-green and much shriveled. We consider this equal in quality to any in’ cnltivation, either for the amateur or market gardener, as it is always more salable than other gorts ..... 10 .20 400
Stratagem.—An English variety which has become very popular in this country. Vine of medium height, but very stout, with very light green leaves, and having near the top a good number of very large, long pods, well filled with large peas of good quality. The pods are the most showy of any of the varieties we offer........... L0'. 230: “72-06
Pride of the Market.—A medium early dwarf pea of vigorous habit and very productive. The pods are large, of a medium green color, and contain 7 to 9 peas of fine quality. This variety will doubtless come rapidly into favor; 14 feet to 2 feet high.’................... SID) BO. .7 On
Large White Marrowfat.—Cultivated more extensively for the sum- mer crop than apy of the others. About five feet high, of strong growth. Pods long, round, rough, light colored and well filled; seed large, round and yellow or white, according to the ground in which they are grown. It is excellent for summer use, but inferior in quality to the newer sorts, although undoubtedly the most pro- MMOURMOIDMreL GOL VATICHCS O09) ok eke sleek es Soden... 10
Large Black Eyed Marrowfat.—An excellent variety, growing about five feet high; pods large and full; a prolific bearer and can be re- commended as one of the very best Marrowfat sorts............... BLOe a5
EDIBLE PODDED SORTS. Dwarf Sugar, Edible Pods.—Grows about two feet high and is re- markable for its earliness as well as its prolific character. The seeds are large, shrivelec, indented, gray. The pods are broad, flat and f crooked, and contain five or six peas...... hee, ee iy oa. Pour ae 10 .30 7 00
German, Pfeffer.
The Pepper is an essential ingredient of most pickles, catsup, etc., and is also of éTeat value for feeding to fowls during Winter, a few chopped up with their feed once a week having a marked influence in in- creasing the number of eggs.
Sweet Spanish.—Of large size, very early,. Sweet, mild and pleasant; flesh thick: well
suited to use as a stuffed pickle. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 80c. Lb. $3.00.
Sweet Mountain.—A large early variety, of mild flavor, rind thick aud fleshy; the best for pickling and pepper sauce or filled aS Mangoes. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 30c. Lb $3.00.
Ruby King.—An improved American sort reaching the largest size and yet retain- ing the symmetrical Shape of the smaller sorts. It is very bright colored and beauti- ? ui ful, sweet and mild flavored, and one of the
_ Ruby King. best for stuffed pickles. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 30c.
Lb. $3.00.
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Large Bell, or Bull Nose.—A very large sort, of inverted bell be shape, suitable for filling or for a mixed pickle. Flesh thick, ~ hard and less pungent than most other sorts, and one of the earliest varieties. Pkt5c. Oz. 30c. Lb. $3.00.
Large Squash.—A tomato shaped pepper, generally grown for ame! pickling; hardly as early as the Bull Nose, but very productive. paar Pkt, 5c. O7. 30c. Lb. $3.00. oe iaceaas
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PEPPER.—Continued.
- Monstrous.—This fine variety grows toa very large size, single peppers measuring 6 to8 inches
long by two or three inches thick. Very sweet
flaver.\-Pks. Se="o".o0eF The S5250:
Long Red Cayenne.—A long, slim, pointed pod, and when ripe, of a bright red color. Ex- tremely strong and pungent. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30¢c; Lb. $3.00.
Small Chili Red.—Fruit red, small, ovoid:
: 3s WW. used for seasoning rnd for pepper sauce. Pkt.5c; VAN TC. Long Red paventte oz. 40c; lb. $4 00. Small Chili Red.
POTATOES. German. Kartoffein.
The various accepted methods of planting, cultivating, harvesting and_ preserving the crop fil! a volume. The limited space here available obliges us to proceed at once te enumerate those varieties deemed of special merit and worthy of general cultivation.
PECK. BU. BBL, The Minister.—(See Supplement Page 5.).... 0052 cc ci i cet cwecedecee ce 60 $2 00 $5 00
Early Puritan.—This new early potato originated from a seed ball found in a field of the Beauty of Hebron. and has been grown in the vicinity of Cleveland by some o: the leading potato growers since its first introduction a iew years ago. Bas very shallow eyes; of handsome oblong shape; the skin and flesh are pure white. It cooks dry and fioury, and is of excellent quality. Itis very productive; the vines .
- are of vigorous, upright growth, and the potatoes mature as early as the Early Rose, They are yery dry, and fit for table use when only : half crow 3.56 6 ao. s en re tee cess aioe eee ee eee eee .00 175 4 00
Early Sunrise.—A very early and productive variety. Jpanée are ob- long, solid, uniform and handsome; the flesh is white and fine grained and dry, cooking weil, even when first dug. Strongly recommended. .50 1 75 4 50
New Queen.—A seedling of the Beauty of Hebron. A very capital cropper, yielding fine. large, handsome tubers, closely resembling its parent in color and shape; skin smooth; the quality 1s very fine, =
possessing. a very meahy texture. ..c Jo. 20 eS see eee es ee .50 175 4 50 Stray Beauty.—(See Supplement, Page 5.). .. 20. eee eee eee eee 5; | eee Wee (eee Se) Early Maine.—Earlier than the Early Rose, and a better cropper. Has
a smooth skin and is very reguiar in shape; quality fine........... 50.1 75 4 50
Early Ohio.—A seedling of the Early Rose, ripens about a week earlier. It is round and oblong in shape, of vigorous growth, and excellent
Quality tTeb Stab wis Sor ee en a .40 150 3 50 Early Rose.—The Early Rose is tne standard early potato and is so well
known.as to need no. description... . .~.2620-sceee ++ Se eee eee ee 50. 1775. 406 Charles Downing.—One of the earliest sorts. Oval, oblong form; flesh ;
pure white, of excellent quality. A very productive variety...... .50 1 75 4 00
Rural New Yorker No.2.—A potato of most distinct appearance, very large and unusually smooth, with few and shallow eyes; in form it is oblong, inclining to round, and rather flattened; skin and flesh white, and of superior quality. In maturity the variety is inter- mediate, and its solidity and vigor are such that 1t has rotted less in very wet seasons than any of the numerous sorts grown with it.... .50 75 4 00
] The Dandy, (New.) —(See Supplement, Page 5.)......ceceeeeesceeeres .60 200 5 00
SWEET POTATOES.
Yellow Jersey or Nansemond.—A short, thick variety, very productive, 5 and considered the best for general culture...........02.---00- cox <i we oe
(as At the above prices, express and freight charges are to be paid by the purchaser. As the price of potatoes is governed by the market, the above quotations are but nominal, but are believed to be about the prices that will rule in the spring
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PUMPKIN, German, Auerbis.
The Pumpkin more properly belongs to the farm than the garden, especia ully as it readily mixes with and injures the quality of the finer squash.
Connecticut, or Large Common Yellow Field.—A very productive, large yellow variety, and grown principally for feeding stock....... 05 $ .25
Large Cheese.—Fruit large, much flattened and deeply ribbed. Rind reddish orange and shell-likeat ma- turity. Flesh very thick, yellow,
fine-grained and sweet. Hardy, remarkably productive,.......... 109:5 S8O+ >< 60
Connecticut Field. : RADISH. German, Rettig.
Cultivated for its roots, which should always be eaten when quite young, as the ‘y are apt to be pithy and tough when full grown. ‘he young seed leaves are used as a smal] salad, and the green seed pods for a pickle.
Early Searlet Turnip Roeted.—A smail, round, red, turnip shaped radish, with a small top and of very quick growth. A very early variety, deserving general culti- vation on account of its rich color, crisp and tender qualities; should be used while young. The white and red do wiil mixed. .05 .10 $ .5
Early Round Deep Scarlet.—Similar in form to the Scarlet Turnip, but much darker in color. Flesn white, very crisp and tender; Top small. Well adapted for growing in frames. The roots bring the highest price because of their peculiar- ly belliant color.......... Sie Ps weladewasiag ysl 5240. “2.08
EarlyScarlet Turnip, White Tipped.
Early Searlet Turnip, White Tipped.-—A beautiful
variety, deep scarlet with white tip. It is very orna-
_ mental for table use, and is becoming very popular as
a market variety. Itis of the same size and shape as the Early Scarlet Turnip. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c: lb. 50c.
Early White Turnip Rooted. than the preceeding and pure white in color, with a very small top; flesh pure white, and semi-transparent. It is a few days later than the last, and will bear the heat longer without becoming spongy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b.50c
Wood’s Early Frame.—A long, red radish, not quite
_ so long as the Long Scarlet. and with smaller top; it is
quite ten days earlier than the Long Scarlet Radish in the
_ open ground, while from its exceedingly small top itis _ most excellent for forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b. 50c.
Early Long Scarlet, Short Top.—This is unquestion- ably the best standard variety for private garden or market use, particularly for out door culture. It grows six or _ seven inches long, half out of the ground, is very brittle and crisp, and of quick growth; color bright scarlet; small top and is uniformly straight and smooth. Highly recommended. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 50c,
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RADISH.—Continued. PROT One Milas
French Breakfast.—A medium sized radish, olive shaped, small top, of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, « except near the root, which is pure white. A splendid variety for the table not only on account of its excellent qualities, but for its DeAuliT ul Color. os os LO Soe eae ee wie Wao Noah c se eee i SOS: BOK seo
SUMMER VARIETIES.
Improved Chartier.—Although this new American variety is too strong growing to be profitably used for forcing, it one of the very best for early sowing out of doors. The roots come to usable size very early and remain hard and crisp until they reach a diameter of one and one-half or two inches. Roots scarlet rose above, shading into white at the tip. They are long and cylindrical for the upper two-thirds. and then gradually taper to the tips. Flesh white, crisp
and mild flavor...
i Long White Vienna or Lady Finger.
Long White Vienna or Lady Finger.— This new radish is the finest long white radish in cultivation: It is most beautiful in shape. & white in color; both skin and flesh are pure SR snow white; crisp, brittle, and and of rapid jz growth. Pkt. 5c, Oz. 10c. Lb. 60c.
Large White Summer Turnip.—oOne of the earliest of the summer varieties, coming = to a usable size in forty days from sowing. Root round, smooth, very white and handsome. Pkt. 5¢. Oz. 10c. Lb. 60c.
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Golden Globe.—This variety is very popular intke Southern States. It ; is of quick growth, tender and brittle, of perfect globe shape, and golden colored skin. It seems to produce tender radishes in the / hottest climates....... 5 Hate nade ce pe behaid ls” lca dae Dee ete eae act ie eae 05 10. . .60
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A Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Cataloque., 35 @ RADISH.—Continued. PRT? OZ: EB. E Burpee’s Surprise.—-Of very early, quick growth; the Surprise is re- i mackable for remaiuiug in fine condition, without becoming pithy. a longer than any other early radish; it might also be called an Al) : Seasous Kadish, as it has the same fine quality the middle of sum- a: mer. By successive sowings it wilt keep the table constantly sup 4 plied with very choice radishes. ‘The illustration rightly represents o the form of the roots. The skin is thin and light brown.......... 05 .10 $1 00 - White Strasburg.—Although this grows to the largest size, it is 2 usable when quite small, and thus covers a long season. Th: : | mature roots are 5 to 6 inches long and about two inches thick
very White and the flesh is exceedingly crisp and tender; is one 0! f the large sammer Sorts....... Dro ad Fe a a aly a) boty ats eb do G5 9.10 60 White Giant Stuttgart.—Roots large, often four inches in diameter, , top shaped. Skin white; flesh white and crisp and not becoming strong and pithy until very late, so that those not used as a summer radish can be stored for winter use
‘Golden Globe. White Strasburg. WINTER VARIETIES. - Searlet China, Winter.—Form cylindrical, or large at the bottom,
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tapering abruptly to asmall tap root. Skin very smooth and of a
_ bright rose color; flesh firm like the Black Spanish, but more a NOM Ete WB Dein 's Lege is ee OM Mite nce sac hides wap as .05 .10 .60
a Long Black Spanish, Winter.—One of the latest as yell as the hardi-
est of the radishes, and is considered an excellent sort for winter
‘ usc. Roots oblong, black, of very large size and firm texture...... .05 .10 60
Round Black Spanish, Winter—Roots roundish,
sometimes top shaped, three or four inches in ae diameter; skin black, flesh white, very com- es) pact and highly flavored. An excellent sort ‘a> for winter, as the roots keep along time...... 05 10 .60
Round Black Spanish, Winter.
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i RADISH.—Continued.
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PET... OF. 238 Long White Spanish, Winter.—Roots long, top shaped, or sometimes
fusiform, retaining their diameter for two-thirds their length,
sharply conical at the base, and when full grown measuring seven
cr eight inches in length, by about three inches in diameter. Skin
shite, slightly wrinkled, sometimes tinted with purple, where ex-
posed to thesun. Flesh white, solid and pungent, though milder
than-the Black Spanish?< CS. 22 0 82 Sas ee a eee -05 .10 $ .60
California Mammoth White China, Winter.—First introduced into this country by the Cninese in California. Itis pure white, about one foot long, and two or three inches through, tapering regularly to the root. The flesh is tender and crisp, and it keeps well through the. winter. ....0.. TEMES SS ys) By SA Re he Sey eae A ae | 223 OB iD i ae
Scarlet China, Winter. Long Black Spanish, Winter
RHUBARB, OR PIE PLANT. German, Rhabarter.
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 sold in all the large markets. No private garden should be without a bed of it.
Linneus.—Stalks of medum size and numerous. Skin exceedingly thin aud tender. Flesh not remarkably acid, but very highly flavored. The earliest variety grown and quite desirable for small market or family garden. «oss ctvocewswoecccatadas oe ba A eee ss sabes eee ee
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Victoria.—Leaf stalks very tall and large, frequently weighing 2 poundseach. Skin thick and red-stained. Pulp quite acid. Very productive and profitable for market gardeners. Attains perfection about two weeks after the Linnzeus............-0cce0--ee00- iauwe, Oe Ac20 Asda
Bhubarb Roots, Large.......cece.seeeceeeseoeee+erer Doz, $4.00, Per Hundred $15.00
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SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER. German, Hafer-wurzel,
The Salisfy is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the sup- ply of real good vegetables is so limited. The long white tapering root resembles a small parsnip, and when cooked is a good substitute for oysters, having a very similar flavor.
PRT) OZ, LB: Mammoth Sandwich Island.—This new mammoth
Salisfy grows uaiformly cto an extra large size,
averaging fully double the size and weight of
roots of the old variety. The roots, notwith-
standing their euormous size, are of very superior
quality and very delicate in flavor; it is such a
decided improvement that we are quite sure all
market gardeners who once try it will use it ex-
BERRI RI RIENY Oo itsai pia sd scant a. cio, ee Cele ZU ms Se Pees he 05 .15 $1 50 Long White.—The favorite market variety. Of good BICOL, MC UCPC BILY oa.) dd See ogee ed idan ee choca .05 .10 1 00
SPINACH. German, Spinat.
This is an important market gardener’s crop, of easy culture. It is very hardy, extremely wholesome and’ palatable, and makes a delicious dish of greens, retaining its bright green color after cooking.
Round Thick Leaved.—This variety is the most popular with Cleveland market gardeners; the leaves are large, thick and fleshy, somewhat crumpled, and_ possess 3/ the valuable quality of standing a long
=, time. Og; 5e)> Lb: 20¢./-“Per=100: Ibs. $15.00.
Savoy Leaved.—The leaves are nu- = merous succulent, curled and wrinkled y jlikea Savoy Cabbage. It produces nearly wy E-/ wwice the weight of crop as the ordinary =~ sorts, and is also the hardiest of all the mh varieties of Spinach. Oz. 5c. Lb. 20c. Round Thick Leaved. Per 100 lbs. $15.00.
Long Standing.—This is decidedly the best variety for spring sowing, as it stands fully two weeks longer than any other sort before running to seed. ‘The leaves are large, thick, fleshy and crumpled, fully equal in quality to the well known Savoy Leaved. Oz. 5c. Lb. 20c. Per 100 lbs. $15.00.
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Large Russian.—The Sunflower, dur- ing the past few years, has attracted con- siderable attention as a profitable field crop, its leaves being used for forage, and its seeds as food for poultry and the manu- facture of oil. It is also planted with satisfactory results on low, swampy grounds, to absorb miasma. This variety has larger heads and stalks, more seed, and is more valuable than the common sort. Oz. 5c. Lb. 15ce.
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SQUASH. German, Kuwerbis.
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, and are very palatable, 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 fcod for stock. We think an acre of squash, costing no more to cultivate, and much less to secure, will give twice as much focd. EARLY SORTS. PKT. OZ. LB.
Tilton’s ExtraLarge GoidenBush— By careful selection of seed stock of this excellent variety, we are able to offer seed of our own raising, and can recommend this as being the largest anu best summersquash grown, Often attaining the Size of 18 inches in: diameter. Of fine quality. The best for market DUEDOSES EV oe St. Let .05 115 $1 50
Tilton’s Extra Large Golden Bush.
; New Giant Summer Crookneck.—This new Strain is even earlier than the common variety, while the squashes grow to an extra large size; measuring from 18 inches to two feet long, and of finest quality. Their hand- some appearance Commands an extra price on the market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c; Ib. $1.00.
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Early Summer Crookneck.—One of the best; very early and productive. I[t is small, with crooked neck, covered with warty excrescences: color bright yellow; shell very hard when ripe. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c; lb. 75e.
Improved Hubbard. Boston Marrow. FALL AND WINTER SORTS. PET. OZ: LB. Boston Marrow.—A fall and winter variety, very popular in Boston Market. Of oval form; skin thin; when ripe, bright orange mottled with light cream color: flesh rich salmon yellow, very dry. fine grained, and for sweetness and excellence unsurpassed, but not as : dry as the Hubbard......- bar yaa gales ta mk a a oe id Sn hs sae ee 05. .10 $ Improved Hubbard.—This is a superior variety and the best winter squash known; flesh bright orange yellow. fine grained, very dry, sweet and rich flavored, keeps perfectly good throughout the winter, boils and bakes exceedingly dry, and is esteemed by many to be as t is good baked as the Sweet potato.........-.---++e eee eee . bp ooo Sa, & ADRAC AGS Westie
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% TOBACCO.
Tobacco is an annual plant, and although ‘t grows to greater size in the South. an equally good quality can be produced in the hot, dry summers of the North.
, , PKT. OZ. LB, Connecticut Seed Leaf.—Best adapted to the climate of the Middle
ne and Northern States, as it is more hardy and endures the cold better
than the tender varieties grown South. In many of the Northern States and in Canada, this variety is a staple crop................. 05 .20 $2 00
Havyana.—lrom pure Cuban grown seed, raised in the famous district of Vueltado Abajo. When grown in this country commands a MITES TOE OLPRT BLOCK... v5 sv colt oed’e pc ote hawt Citu'w ces acacee nt Ud Ba) BOG
TOMATO. German, Liebesapfel.
This vegetable is too well known to need any description. There has been a great improvement in it during the last few years, and the varieties now offered are greatly superior to those known a few years ago.
Atlantic Prize.—(Sce supplement, pageG.) 0.0.26. ccc cece cee ce nese 10 .30 3.00 Dwarf Champion.—(Scee supplement, page 7.)....... 02 bcc eee cece eee 105'*.25./ 2 50
Aeme.—One of the most popular varieties, both with marketmen and consumers. Vines large. and continuing to produce abundantly until frost. Fruit in clusters of four and five, invariably round, smooth, and of good size. ripening evenly and witsout cracking, and siands shipping well; color purplish pink; flesh solid and of ara ES Shs fe! 's, dso e's quan COIN ie OMe ad aiid nia ey aa ss O05 :20 2.50
Matchless.—(See supplement, page 6.). 0... ccc cece ete eee eeees 10 .30
Livingston’s Beauty.—In shape} iike the Favorite but we think it averages larger. Fruit very uniform and smooth, purplish pink in culor; flesh light pink, soft and well ripened, but not suitable for canning on account of its weak color; flavor good..... a See Sua en's 05 2:.320
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Livingston’s Perfection.—This variety is larger than the Acme, fully as early, perfectly smooth, solid, almost round, deep red in color, with few seeds, and ripening all through at the same time; a heavy’ MED aed oi arp ocd a 5S med ie inks ie 0! doa pl RE pedo ae wistarele ore wd oS 05 ..20 2 50
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Livingston’s Favorite._-Vine medium, with large, dark green, healthy leaves, having numerous clusters of from three to seven very large, smooth tomatoes; which are a rich, dark red color, of oval outline, exceedingly smooth; flesh very firm, but without green spots. ‘This is a favorite variety on account of its smooth, hand- Re Jord. i Py eles Sees S208 oe ied en ends eae tenes dee 05 .20 2 50
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TOMATO.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB. Red Pear Shaped.—Used for preserves and to make ‘‘tomato figs.” Fruit bright red, distinctly pear shaped, and with a peculiar flavor. Our stock Js fhe true pears ee os ee ene hadle, \ Shea oe eyete Mecca - :05 .20 $2 50 Yellow Plum.—Frui; plum shaped, clear deep yelow color; flesh yellow
and fine flavored, much liked for.preservesi:. 2.55205... ile gee aiee be at .05 ..20 2 50
TURNIP. German, Rueben.
This wholesome and agreeable vegetable has been cultivated from time immemorial as
a field crop, and is one of the staple products of the farm. It 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. Early Snowball.—(Sce supplement, page 8.).... cc. ccc cece cence 05°15 8.5% Extra Early Purple Top Milan.—lTops.very small. distinctly strap
leaved, and growing very erect and compact. This forms bulbs the
earliest of any sort. The roots are very white, with clear purple top. )
The'most:desirable sort for foreing . 2 icio ee eae See eee .05°%:.10> 58 Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved.—This is a very early variety, and is
rapidly becoming the favorite for table use; form round, flat; medium
Sized, with very small top. and but few leaves, which are entire and
of upright growth resembling horse radish leaves in shape; flesh
fine grained and tender; a purelyAmerican variety
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Extra Early Purple Top Milan. Early Purple Top Strap Leaved.. Early Purple Top Munich.—A very handsome early turnip. Color white, with bright purplish-red top; of fine quality when young. but becoming bitter with age; we can recommend this variety as one of
{He Mest tor tirsu- Crop ONL OMGGOLS eae OM eR cee» oe ee ee ee 0D; Ge hO- Se Early White Flat Dutch.—A medium sized white, flat turnip, of quick growth, juicy, and of excellent quality when young. Sow in spring or fall. It isdesigned for table use, and is spongy and inferior when
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Purple Top, White Globe.—A variety of the purple top flat turnip, from which it originated. Itis globular in form, and nearly as long as the Pomeranean W hite Globe; of beautiful ‘app2arance, of most excellent quality, and equally desirable for table or stock. It keeps well and is a fine market sort. The most popular variety in the Cleve- land market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b 50c.
White Egg.—A quick growing, egg shaped, perfectly Smooth, pure white variety growing half out of the ground © with small top and rough leaves. Its smooth, white skin and quick growth make it particularly adapted for fall market purposes. The flesh is very sweet, firm and mild, never having the rank, strong taste of some varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b. 50c.
Purple Top, White Globe. White Egg.
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TURNIP.—Continued. Pomeranean White Globe.—lIs one of the most productive kinds; in
good, rich soil the roots wiil frequently grow to twelve pounds in
weight. It is of perfect globe shape; skin white and smooth. leaves
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Large White Flat Norfolk.—A standard sort for field culture. and extensively grown all over the world for stock feeding. It is round, flat; color white; often attains a very large size. ‘The seed should be sown a little earlier than the table sorts. It is allowed to stand out during the winter io the South and Southwest, where the tops ETP RNTEO CIM Cte Sy. ip aie te w @ ud det O.d’6 Su aPls qupidie’e.s aw viene wad a £05.) 10> 50
Large Amber Globe.—One of the best varieties, either for table use or for afield crop for stock Flesh yellow, fioe grained and sweet; color of skin, yellow with green top. Hardy, keeps well, a good cropper, 20d grows to a very large SiZC.. 2... cee ee ec eect eet wees 05 .10 00
Orange Jelly or Golden Ball.—Undoubtedly among the most delicate and sweetest yellow fleshed turnips yet introduced. Not of large size, but firm. hard and of most excellent flavor. Keeps well, and as a table variety is superior. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c. Lb. 50c.
SWEDES OR RUTA BAGAS.
Prize Winner.—tThe most popular variety in cultiva- tion. It ‘sa purple-topped variety, growing to a large { sive, with a single tap-root and very small and fine top, short neck, smooth and symmetrical. It has a remark- ably robust constitution, is a certain cropper, and where left in the greund hasstood the severe test of the hardest winters better than any other variety. It produces a very heavy weight per acre: and keeps sound and good uniil late in the spring. Pkt. 5c. Oz.10c, Lb. 50c,
Improved Purple Top Yellow.—The best variety of Sweedish turnip in cultivation. Hardy and productive. Flesh yellow, of solid texture, sweet and well flavored; shape slightly oblong, termininating abruptly with no side or vottom roots; color deep purple above, and bright yellow under the ground; leaves small, light green ;with little or no neck; the most perfect in form, and richest in flavor and the best in every i1espect. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 10c.
Lb. 50c. Improved Purple Top Yellow.
Sweet Russian or White.—This variety is a most excellent kind either for the: table or stock. It grows to bea very large size; flesh white, solid, firm texture, sweet and rich; keeps better than any of the the preceding, aud is very popular. Pkt.5¢e. Oz. 10c. Lb. 50c.
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AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL HERBS.
General Cultural Directions.—Most of the varieties 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 soi] is fine and pressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a second crop—the seed sown in beds in April, and the piants set out in June. Most of them should be cut when im
m. Summer Savory.
49 _ &#. Tilton's Descriptive Seed Cataloque. HERBS.—Continued. PKT. OZ. LB. Anise. German, Anzs.—A well known annual herb whose seeds, which 4 have an agreeable aromatic odor and taste,are used for dyspepsia and . colic and as a corrective of griping and unpleasant medicines....... 05 .10-$1 60
Caraway. German, Aummel.—Cultivated for its seeds,which are used in confectionery, cakes, etc., and the leaves are sometimes used in : tig? SOM PIG sy. oa ae Wit ye g ow Las Se Se a ee ee ee a 03). .10>, (60.09 ‘Coriander. German, AKoriander.—A hardy annual, cultivated for its . : seeds, which have an agreeable taste and are used in cunfectionery and to disguise the taste of -medicines, «.- 2.22 5.8 SS 05 .15 1 50
Dill. German, Di/} —An annual cultivated for its seeds, which have an aromatic odor, aud a warm pungent taste. ‘They are good for flatu- lence and colic in infants, and are somet'mes added to pickled cucumbers to-heighten the favor: .::4.25.4~.bee, RSS We eee 05: =~ 1dnst-o0
Saffron. German, Safran. A hardy annual from Egypt, but which
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 rouge; also to adulterate the valuable European
Saffron, which 1s the flower of the Crocus sativus, and has strong
imn¢ icine properties..V. oo. <2 i ped tbe be be ee ae eee ee 05 .15 1 50 Sage, Broad Leaf. German, Salbez.—A hardy perennial possessing
some medicinal properties, but cultivated principally for use as a
condiment, it being used more extensively than any other herb for
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Sweet Basil. German, Basilikum.—A hardy annual from the East Indies. The seeds and stems are usedin flavoring soups and sauces, and. trave the flavor Of - Cloves... 5.4 7. > -s4nsje ap eee eee eee
Sweet Fennel. perennial. The leaves are
largely used in Europe in soups, fish sauces, garnishes and salads,
the seed being sometimes used in confectionery....... Eich s eee ee .05 .15 1 50 ‘Sweet Marjoram. German, Marjoram.—A perennial plant, but not
hardy enough to endure the winter in the North. The young tender
tops are used green for flavoring,or they may be dried for winteruse .05 .30 3 00 Summer Savory. German, Bohnenkraut.—A hardy annua}, the dried
stems, leaves aud flowers of which are extensively used for flavoring,
particularly in dressings and soups..... Bio Bi ejae BO Se Dee PEE ee 05 .20 3 00
“Thyme. German, Thymian.—This herb is perennial, and is both a medicinal and culiuary plant. The young leaves and tops are used for soups, dressin gs and sauce, and a tea is made of the leaves which is a great remedy “for nervous headache. Sow as early as the ground
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CLOVER SEEDS.
There are no plants so valuable for fertilizers as the Clovers. They have the faculty of absorbing nitrogen from the air, and also of rendering available much of the inert plant food of the soii. Their long, powerful tap roots penetrate to a great depth, loosen the soil, admit air. and by their decay add immensely to the fertility of the soil. The seed may be sown in fall or spring; which is the best season will depend on local climate and method ef culture, but in the majority of cases, in the EHastern, Middle and Western States, the best results will:come from sowing in the spring, acd it is often sown on the late snows of April. In any case.it should be evenly distributed on a mellow. well prepared soil. Plaster will increase the growth remarkably, and should be sown broadcast the season following athe seeding.
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CLOVER SEEDS.—Continued.
Medium Red, or June.—(Sixty pounds per bushel.) Thisis by tar the most important of all varieties for the practical purposes of agriculture. . Sow in spring or fall; and when no other grasses are
fused, at the rate of eight to ten pounds per acre, more
P being required on old, stiff soils, than on new and ' lighter ones. [Market Price. |
ies: ee. iy Mammoth, Pe-vine, or Large Red.—(Sixty
vr , pounds per bushel.) It grows five or six feet high, e but its stalks are so Coarse und large that stock will & eat only the leaves, but by its judicious use, lands SB which have been exhausted can be reclaimed, Fas it will grow where the common clover will fail. =" Sow at the rate of about eight pounds per acre. | Market Price. |
Red Clover.
Alsike, or Swedish,.—(Sixty pounds per bushel.) This valuable variety is fast gain- ing great popularity. It is the most hardy of all the clovers; perenniai. On rich, moist Soils it yields an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage, and may be cut several times in a season, but its greatest value is for sowing with other clovers and grasses, as it forms a thick bottom, and greatly increases the yield of hay, and cattle prefer it lo any other forage. The heads are globular, very sweet and fragrant, and much liked by bees, which obtain a large amount of honey from them. Sow in spring or fall, at the rate of six pounds per acre, where used alone. | Market Price. |
Lucerne, or Alfalfa.—(Sixty pounds per bushel.) Where this succeeds it is the
most valuable of all the clovers. It is more difficult to secure a good stand, as it requires
a very fine, mellow snil, and some protection the first year, but when once established it
will produce a orofitable crop for from five to twelve years. It yields a prodigious |
amount of green fodder for cattle, and should be cut when first commenciug to bloom
when it pushes out fresh shoots, and the aftergrowth 1s something wouderful. In the
driest and most sultry weather, when every blade of grass withers, Lucerne is as fresh
and green as in spring, because the roots go down to ‘the moisture in the ground. Al-
though such a prodigious yielder it does not exhaust the soil, but rather improves it. It should not be sown on compact, clay soil. even with a light subsoil. [Market Price. |
White Duteh.—(Sixty pounds per bushel.) A small creep-
_ jing, Spreading, perennial variety, valuable for pasture and for
lawns. It accommodates itself to a variety of soils, but pre-
fers moist ground, In conjunction with blue grass, it forms
the most nutricious food fur sheep or cows. Sow in spring, at
the rate of 8 pouuds per acre; or when used with other grasses, half that amount will be sufficient. [Market Price. ]
GRASS SEEDS.
White Clover.
; Orchard Grass or Cock’s Foot.—(Fourveen pounds per bushel.) One of the most “ valuable grasses, on account of its quick growth and valuable aftermath. It is ready
for grazinz in spring two weeks soouer than most graSses. and when fed off is again ready
for grazing in a week, and will continue green wheu otner grasses are withered by dry
weather. It is palatable and nutritious. and stock eat it greedily whes green. It has a
tendency to grow in tufts, and so does better if sown with clover, and asit ripens at the
Same time the mixed hay is of tne best quaiity. For grazing it has no equal, and ~ Shouid be used more than it is. When sown alone, two bushels are required per acre:
if sown with clover half that amount. It is perennial and will last for years, but its habits of growth unfits it for lawns. [Market Price. ]
Timothy.—(Forty-five pounds per bushel.) This is the most valuable of all the 'rasses for hay, especially in the North. Thrives best on moist, loamy soil of medium _ tenacity. It should be cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in spring or fall
at the rate of twelve pounds per acre, if alone, but lessif mixed with other grasses; {Market Price. =f
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GRASS SEEDS.—Continued.
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Red Top.
Red Top.—(Fourteen pounds per bushel.) In some sections this is called Rhode Island Bent Grass. In Pennsylvania and States farther south, itis known as Herd’s Grass, a pame applied in New England and New York to T’mothy. It isa good, permanent grass, standing our climate well, and makes a good pasture when fed close. Is valuable for low, wet meadows. producing a iarge returu in good hay. When sown alone, two bushels per acre are required, sown in spring or fall. [Market Price.]
Timothy.
Kentucky Blue Grass.—(Fourtecn pounds per bushel ) This is known in some sections as Green Meadow Grass, and June Grass, but should pot be confounded with Poa compressa. called by some June Grass. orWire Grass. This speciman produces the most nourishing food for cattle of any, and till a late period in winter, and in the South abundant food throughout the winter. In conjunction with white clover it forms the finest and closest of lawns; for this purpose an extra quantity of seed should be used, say four busuels of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per acre. If sown by itself for pasturage, two bushels will be required, sown early in the spring, or in October or Noveraber. [ Markei Price. ]
Wood Meadow Grass.—(Fourteen pounds per bushel.) Grows from one and a-half to two feet high; has a perennial creeping root, and an erect, slender, smooth stem. Its chief value is in that it will produce a good crop of hay in moist. shady situa- tions, where it frequently grows quite tall. Cattle are fond of it; 1t is succulent and nutrious, and is, perhaps, the best variety for sowing in orchards, under trees, and shaded situations, either for hay or pasturage. and for parks and pleasure grounds. Two bushels per acre. [Market Price. |
Kentucky Blue Grass. Sweet Vernal Grass.—(Ten pounds per bushel.) One of the earliest of grasses in spring, as well as the latest in autumn, and about the only grass thatisfragrant. Asa pasture grass, mixed with other species, it is valuable on account of its earliness, and mixed with Blue Grass and White Clover, it is an invaluable adjunct for lawns, presenting a beautiful appearance, and exMaling a delightful fragrance when in blossom. Should form a part of the mixed grasses in every lawn and dooryard. [Market Price. ]
Common Millet. (Fifty pounds per bushel.) Requires a dry, light, mech soil. and grows two and a half to four feet high, with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves. and is ex- cellent for forage. For hay. sow broadcast, one-half bushel per acre, from May Ist to August Ist. For grain sow in drills, one peck to the acre, and not later than June 20th. [Market Price. | ;
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GRASS SEEDS.—Continued.
German or Golden Millet.—(l°ifty pounds per bushel.) An improved variety, medium early,growing three to five feet high. ‘lhe heads are closely condensed, though the spikes are very tumerous. ‘I'he seeds are contained in rough, bristly sheaths, aud are round, golden yeliow, and beautiful in appearance. lI'rom cluse observation during the past few years, the fact has been established beyoud doubt, that seed of the German or Golden Millet, grown in southern latitudes, will produce # much larger yield of hay thao from seed grown in northern or western sections vf the country, aud for that reason it is far better for farmers tosow. {| Market Price. |
Hungarian Grass.—(lorty-eight pounds per bushel.) This is a species of millet, growing less rank, with smaller stalks, often yielding Lwo or three tons of hay per acre. It is very popular and valuable with those who are clearing timber lauds. Like the Mil- let, it is an annual, and requires to be sown every season, but will produce a larger re- turn than almost any other crop. Sow and cultivate like millet. [Market Price. ]
Tilton’s Fine Mixed Lawn Grass.—(Eighteen pounds per bushel.) The essentials for a fine lawn are proper drainage, acareful preparation of the soil, which should be made as fine and light on the surface as possible, thorough rolling, and a selection of the seeds of such grasses as will present a luxuriant verdure from early spring until late in autumn; and then frequent mowings with a lawn mower. However much care is be- stowed on the soil and seed, no Jawn will be beautiful without frequent mowing and roll- ing. ‘Too much care cannot be bestowed upon the selection of grasses, as some varieties are the most luxuriant in spring, others in summer, others agaip in autumn, and a com- bination of the proper sorts is required for a perfect, carpet like lawn. We have given much thought and made many experiments to secure the best mixture, aud think ours is the best possible mixture for permanent lawns, resisting tue severe droughts of our climate better than any other, it may be planted early in spring, or fall, and should be sown at the rate of from sixty to eighty pounds .o the acre, much more being required than for hay or pasturage. If sown in spring, sow as early as possible, making the surface very fiue and smooth, then raking it over and sowing the seed just before a rain, which, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the seed sufficiently. If the ex- pected rain does not come, cover by rolling with a light roller. If sown in the fall, sow before the autumn rains have ceased, and before very cold weather; give the young grass alight dressing of manure. One pound of this mixture is suflicient to sow a space 30x20 feet, or 600 square feet. Per lb. 25c. Per bu. $3.00.
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS. ‘ (Subject to Market fluctuations.)
Wheat, Oats, &c.—We will furnish upon application, choice varieties or North- western grown Wheat, Rye, Oats or Barley.
Aili orders for above articles must be sent in early, wS 16 TAKES SOMIe LIMte LO Pruvure game.
Buckwheat, Common.—Buckwheat should be sown about the 20th of June, broad- cast, at the rate of from one to three pecks per acre. Theaverage yield is from twenty- five to thirty bushels per acre. It should be threshed as soon as dry, on the ground or barn floor. If allowed to stand in mass, it quickly gathers moisture. Per Bu, $1.20.
Buckwheat, Silver Hull.—This improved variety is much better than the old sort. It is in bloom longer, matures sooner, and yields double the quantity per acre. The husk is thinner, the corners less prominent and the grain of a beautiful light gray color, The flour is said to be better and more nutritious. Per Bu., $1.50.
Buckwheat, Japanese.—It is rare that a new grain is introduced which has so decided and evident merit as this. The plants are very large and vigorous, making a full stand when other sorts fail entirely. Jt matures its seeds early, and the grain is much larger and at the same time has a thinner hull than the Common or the Silver Hull. We can recommend this as a great acquisition. Per Bu., $1.50.
New Russian Flax.—The seed of this new yariety is more than double the size of
the Common American Flax and contains much more oil, and the fibre is also of superior
_ quality. [t will thrive on any soil and in any climate adapted to the extensive culture of
the common grains, and is destined to become one of the greatest staples. We offer only
one variety, ‘“The Russian.’’ The.seed we handle is carefully cleaned from foul seeds, and 1s choice in every respect. Per Bu., $2.00.
Hemp.—lIf raised for manufacturing, must be sown broadcast, at the rate of one- half bushel to the acre; if for seed, should be planted in hills four feet apart, and the _ plants thinned out to three or four most vigorous stems in each hill. Per Bu., $2.50.
Field Peas.—The varieties of field peas have never been very numerous, nor are _ they much increasing. The kinds mostly used are the Golden Vine, Blue Prussian, Com- mon White and Common Blue. Field Peas in general. may be sown broadcast orin drills, after the manner of field beans, about three bu. peracre. Per Bu., $1.25.
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e SEEDS. —
ga" The figures at the right opposite each variety denote the price, in cents, per packet.
Sweet Alyssum. A desirable hardy annual, flowering from
early spring till killed by frost, and all winter in the green-houseif sown in August. Flowers pure white, in recemes, and of a peculiar delicate fragrance. Most effective
in masses, with plants one foot apart. Use- fulin all kinds3of small boquets. Grows one foot high. PRT ALY NSH NSWEECL: 4.5...) oo ce ieee 05 AMARANTHUS.
Valuable for its variety of handsome foliage, wnether grown in the conservatory or garden. The colors will be more brilliant if planted in moderately rich seil -Itis a tender annual and should not be planted in the North before May 15th.
Amaranthus, tri-color, (Joseph’sCoat.) .05
AMPELOPSIS.
A beautiful climber. It is a great favorite for covering houses. During the early part of summer the leaves are a dark purplish- green, changing in fall to the brightest tints of scarlet. crimson and orange color. It is exceedingly ornamental and conspicuous in October after the first frost. Ampelopsis, Veitchii, (Boston Ivy.)..
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ANTIRRHINUM.
The Antirrhinum is an old favorite border plant, with dark and glossy leaves, and large, curiously shaped flowers with finely marked throats. They have been much improved by careful selection, and now are really magnifi-
(Snapdragon.)
cent flowers. They blossom the first season’ frou: Seed sown in the spring, but the blossom will be much strenger the second season. Succeeds best in dry, loamy soil. Tender perennial; one and onehalf to two feet high.
Antirrhinum, mixed colors .05-
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AQUILEGIA.—Scee Columbine.
ASTER.
No family of plants bears such distinct marks of progress as the Aster and none are > more eagerly sought. An almost. endless. variety, aiways reliable, it is not strange that they should become a necessity. The seed may be sown during the months of March and April under a frame or in the green-house, and transplanted in May. | However, aS the Aster is essentially a fall flower and the late blossoms are the finest. 1t is better to sow the seed in a frame, thinly, early in May, and transplant when strong enough, setting the plants out from six inches to one and a half feet apart according to the size and habit of the variety. The Aster requires considerable water, and liquid manure may be applied, occasionally, with good results.
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Also calledLady Slipper andTouch-me-Not.
Balsam.
The Balsam has so been much improve by cultivation as to be scarcely recognized.
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The blossoms are double, though some semi- _ double and single ones will be pretty certain to appear, and such plants should be re- moved. The flowers will be improved by planting in a hot-bed and transplanted when two leaves have formed, one to two feet apart. Pinch off a portion of the shoots. This will increase the size of the flower and vigor of the plant.
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ss CALIFORNIA POPPY—Scee Eschscholtzia. BACHELOR’S BUTTON.
A perfectly hardy border plant, succeeding finely in any Common garden soil, but the flowers are more brilliant if grown in gravelly ground. Under cultivation, it is really a handsome flower, sporting its varie- ties of white, purple, pink, parti-colored, etc. Hardy annual; two to three feet high.
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CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS.
A very showy border plant, producing flowers in nearly every shade of yellow, orange, crimson, red and brown. If the
- seed pods are removed as soon as they ap- pear, the plant will remain in bloom much longer. Sow where they are to remain, and thin to two feet apart. Hardy annual, two
feet high. Calliopsis, fine mixed................. .05
CANDYTUFT. (Iberis.)
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. Candytutt, Rocket. Universally known and cultivated, and considered indispensable for cutting. All - the varieties look best in beds or masses. Seed sown in autumn produces flowers early
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July to September; and some of the sorts
till frost comes. All the varieties are hardy, --and easy to cultivate. Single plants trans- planted look well and bloom profusely. Hardy annual; one foot high.
-Candytuft, Rocket, white............ .05 Naha ea a apg 05
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CARNATION. (Dianthus ihe Aue )
Carnation.
No flower can surpass, in delicacy of marking, form, or delicious fragr: ince, the
tich hued Carnation. It has always been one of the most esteemed-of the florist’s col- lection, and there is no flower more desir- able for the garden. The seed will not pro- duce all double flowers, though a good per- centage will be double, and of all shades ard colors. many being very fragrant. Sow under glass in green-house or hot-bed, and when of sufficient size, transplant two feet apart each way. New and choice varieties are obtained from seed. Half-hardy peren-
nial; one and a half feet high. Carnation, extra choice double, mixed. .10 CASTOR BEAN. (Ricinus.) Castor | Bean. Tall, majestic plant for lawns. with
leaves of glossy green, brown or bronzed metallic hue, and long spikes of prickly capsules of scarlet and green. An elegant plant for a lawn, ane of very ‘quick ezrowth in rich soil. Plant in hot-bed, and trans- plant when three leaves have formed, or
plant where they are required. Tender annual; eight to ten feet high. COE URIS 62.90 of). dare teen 05
Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemums have deservedly: become very popular during the last few years. “They are showy and effective in the garden, and very desirable for cut flowers. Chrysanthemum, choice colors mixed.
CLARKEA.
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Clarkia. The fiowers are very pretty, and of many <olors, double and singie. Itis betcer to sow the seed in September, and the plants will be large enough by spring to make good bloom. Hardy annual; one ania half feet high. Glarkia, mixed? 22 o eX
COLUMBINE. (Aguitlegia:) The old single varieties of Columbine have been known and admired for centuries under the name of Honeysuckle. The new double sorts are very beautiful. and embrace a great variety of colors and forms, they are nearly all hardy, and sceds can be sown in open ground in spring or autumn, and they can also be increased ‘by dividing the roots. Hardy perennial:. two feet high. ~ Columbine, mixed double............
CONVOLVULUS, Major.—See Morning Glory.
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CUCURBITA.—Scee Gourds.
CYPRESS VINE. (lpomea Quamocli.) A most beautiful climber, with delicate. dark gresn, feathery foliage, and an abund-
ance of bright, star shaped, rose, scarlet and white blossoms, which, in the bright sun- Shine, present amass of beauty. Planted by the side of veranda, tree or stakes, and trained properly, there is nothing prettier. The seed will germinate more freely if warm | water is poured on the ground after planting. Tender annual; fifteen feet high.
Cypress Vine, mixed. 2 3.0 ie
DELP HINIUM.—See Larkspur.
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DIANTHUS.
The family of Dianthus is by far the most useful of all the biennials and perennials, and for beauty and variety, cannot be sur- passed. The delicacy and richness of the tints, combined with the aromatic fragrance of many of the species, are valuable recom- mendations for the entire family.
Dianthus, Chinensis.— Double ChinaPink. % 05
Mixed. oy aks ee ee eee DIANTHUS, Barbatus—Sce Sweet William, DIANTHUS, Caryophyllas—See Carnation
EVERLASTING. (Helichrysum.)
ny Me Everlasting.
Large full,double flowers of various colors, from bright yellow to searlet, shaded and tipped. .Peculiarly desirable-as dried - specimens; exceedingly handsome bouquets may be formed of them for winter, if bloss- oms be gathered when on the point of ex- panding. Sow early in spring, in very good garden soil, and thin the plants to one foot apart each way. Hardy annual; six inches to two feet high.
Everlasting, mixed colors.....-. VoneE .05
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. (California Poppy.) Finely cut leaves of a glaucous color and, blossoms about two inchesin diameter, of many brilliant and showy colors. A bed of Eschschoitzia in the sunshine makes a blaze of color. As the stalks and vranches are delicate they will do better if supported by small sticks. Sow where the plants are wanted to bloom, as they do not bear trans- planting. Thintosixinchesapart. Hardy annual; one foot high. Eschscholtzia, mixed.............- .- -05
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FORGET- ics lah M Seibads
Ornamental Gourds.
growth, they are fine to cover old fences, trellises, stumps, etc. The foliage is quite ornamental, and the markings of some of the fruit quite extraordinary. Do not plant the seed until all danger of frost is over. and select rich. mellow ground. Tender annual climber; ten to twenty feet high.
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Foiet® -Me-Not.
The Forget-me-not is an old favorite plant, bearing clusters of star shaped, delicate blue flowers with white and yellow eyes. It flour- ishes best in a moist Shady situation, and it isin constant bloom nearly the whole season. If the seed be sown in autumn, it will suc- ceed best, and flower early in spring. Hardy perennial; six inches high. Forget-Me-Not, Alpestris, blue...... 10
FOUR O’CLOCK.— Marvel of Peru.
The plants are large, and require four feet space; make a pretty hedge. Some of the varieties have beautifully variegated leaves. | _ Highly valued for the fragrance of their The flowers are funnel shaped, white, red flowers, and duration of bloom. They suc- and striped, very fragrant, and open about | Ceed in avy rich, light soil and cuttings of
HELIANTHUS.—Sce Sun Flower.
HELICHRYSUM. —See Everlasting. HELIOTROPE.
four o'clock in the afternoon, remain open | the shrubby kinds, taken off while young, allnight, and generally perish before noon strike readily. Start under glass. Half- the next day. Will grow in any common | hardy perennial; one foot high.
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GODETIA.
HOLLYHOCK
; Godetia. Beautiful garden plants. of easy cultivation in any good garden soil, and remarkable for the delicacy of their very fine.large blossoms. ~ Hardy annual;one to one and ahalf feet high. eS x “Godetia, choice hs ee Be e's, 05 Double Hollyhock.
; se SSS ae The Hollyhock, in its present state of rer- f ; — GOURDS.— Cucurbita. fection, is very unlike its parent of olden & A tribe of climbers with curiously shaped | times; It now ranks with the Dablia, Aster, fruit, in various colors. Being of rapid) Camellia, etc. For a background toa flower
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garden, perhaps no plant is so useful. The| more perfect form and gorgeous. beauty: all -=4 hardy annuals, in ©
flowers are as doubie as a rose, of many shades or color, from deep yellow, red, purple, to pure white. Plant the seed in June or July, in open ground, and in the autumn, when the planus have made five leaves; transplant to permanent position three feet apart. They should be protected during the winter. The following summer they wlll bloom. Each plant should be sup- ported by a stake. Hardy perennial: five feet high.
Hollyhock, double, mixed............ 10
IBERIS.—See Candytuft. ICE PLANT.—See Mesembryanthemum. IPOMEA QUAMOCLIT.—Sce Cypress Vine.
JOSEPH’S COAT.—Sce Amaranthus Tri- color.
LARKSPUR.— Delphinium. - z The Larkspur is one of the handsomest and most useful ot plants, and for large gardens is invaluable. The leaves are much divided; flowers in terminal spikes. The briliiancy of some of the colors is unsur- passed. Easily propagated by seed, or by dividing the roots; delights in a deep, rich soil, and should be sown 1n August or Sep- tem ber. Larkspur, Double Dwarf Rocket,
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LATHYRUS ODORATUS.—Scee Sweet Peas.
MARVEL OF PERU. Mirabilis. — See
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MARIGOLD.
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MIGNONETTE.
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Mignonette.
A well known hardy annual, producing dense, semi-globular heads of exceedingly fragrant flowers, borne on spikes from three to’six inches long. whole season. and is so fragrant that the whole atmosphere around is perfumed. No garden should be without it. If sown at intervals during the Spring, and early Sum- mer, it will be in bloom t:ll killed by the frost. Seeds sown in autumn will bloom early in spriug. -Hardy annual: perennial if protected; one foot high.
Mignonette, Sweet, (Reseda Odoraia). .05-
MORNING GLORY.—Convoloulus Major.
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trellises, old stumps, ete. If isso perfectly hardy as Lo grow in almost any soil. Without care, will soon cover any unsightly place if support be given for the vines. The flowers are the most brilliant in the morning, and run through many shades, from white to dark blue, red and striped. Hardy annual;
ten feet high. : ciat Morning Glory, choice mixed......... .05-
MGURNING BRIDE.— See Scadiosa.
MYOSOTIS.
See Forget-Me-Not.
Is in bloom nearly the.
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MESEMBRYANTHEMUM.
Handsome and curious plant for hanging baskets, leaves and stems are succulent and fleshy, The whole plant is peculiarly brilliant in the sun-
crystals, and look like rock candy.
shine. The flower is white, and not conspicuous. Can be grown in pots or open border, the former having preference.
in a warm situation. Tender annual trailer: six inches high. Mesembryanthemum, crystallinum—lIce
Dwarf etustinin
OXALIS. Very pretty herbaceous plant with rich
rose colored blossoms. They thrive well in a mixture of loam and sand; they should not be watered after they have done flower- ing, until they begin to growafresh. They are desirable for greenhouse decoration, rock work or baskets out of doors. Whe plant can be wintered successfully in cold frame
if they are kep. dry and the frostis excluded. Sow seeds in gentle heat early in spring, and when well started, transplant they are to flower. Half-bardy perennial. Oxalis, choice mixed..
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New Cross Bred or Hybrid Variety. — It
makes an immense growth of vine and dense foliage, and is of great value for the North, as it is in full
bloom fully one mouth before the old varieties
Vhe large flowers are four to six inches in diameter and very numerous, completely
covering the foliage at places. They vary in form on different plauts some being scalloped others perfectly round, others star shaped; the foliage also varies from the original shape, to
oxrk-leaved gud heart shaped forms. Moon Flower, New Hyorids eer. : . 54. 10 rock work, vases and edgings The and appear as though covered with icy
Succeeds best in dry, sandy loam, and
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NASTURTITUM, DWARF. Tropaeolum Minor.
A bed of Dwarf Nasturiums in the yard is very brilliant and attractive, and blooms all the season. ‘The flowers are more brilliant if the soil be not over
rich. Give each plant a foot of room. / Hardy annual; one foot bigh. ? Nasturtium, Dwarf, mixed....... .05 NASTURTIUM, TALL. Tropacolum Lobbianum. The Tall Nasturtium is a very rapid
and strikes freely from cuttings
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but seeds sparingiy. colors are
very brilliant, aud of many shades, ~ from searlet to black. Fine for cover- ing arbors, trellises and rustic work. Hardy annual: ten to twenty feet high. Nasturtium, Tall. mixed......... 05
f PETUNIA } Petunias are unsurpassed, if indeed | cqualed for m ing in beds. Their richness ie { color. duration of bloom,and easy cuiture | will always render them popular. They will do well sown in open border mm spring, 01 (earlier in cold frame or hot-bed, and trams- | planted eighteen inches apart.. By the latter | Drocess, they will come: into bloo nuch ie arlier, thourh they do perfectly well sown lin open ground. ‘They like a sandy loam,
Tender perennials, but will bloom the first |season. One eye a half feet high.
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: “ PANSY. { fn Germany, whece the culture of the These lovely flowers are favorites with all, | Pansy is carried to the utmost perfection; not only for the brilliancy and variety of | che following method is observed. : their colors, but for the duravility of their A fresh bed of rich vegetable mold is bloom. Seed may be sown in open ground | selecied every year, worked deeply and in spring or Summer, or in hot bed early in| thoroughly manured, liquid menure also spring. Young plants produce the largest} being applied occasionally during the sea- and vest flowers. The plants should always| son. ‘I'he bed is well soaked the day previ- occupy a cool, partially shaded situation. | ous to sowing. and the seed is kept evenly and the ground cannot be too rich: coviness | moist and w 1] shaded during the germinat- and moisture are necessary. Transplant | ing period (eighteen to twenty days.) Later when aninch high. Seed sown in July witi| the plants are traasplanted to a similar bed blossom late in autumn; if sown in October, | where they grow well into winter produc- will bloom the following spring. Hardy | ing an abundance of large flowers. biennial; four inches high. Pansy, extra choice mixed...... eas 205
Pansies.
pletely hiding the foliage. The blossoms are of many colors, from pure white to deepest purple, eyed aud striped. For masses and | separate colors and for cutting for bouquets, they are unsurpassed. The seed can be { planted in open ground in autumn or spring, lor plants may be started in hot-bed and transplanted. Give good, rich grcund. and set plants six inches apart each way. Hardy annual, one foot high. | Phlox Drummondii, fine mixed....... .05
PORTULACA.
There are scarcely any fiowers in cultiva- tion that make such a dazzling display of beauty as a bed of many hued, brilliant colored Potulacas. They are in bloom from the first of July till killed by frost in autumn. Plant under glass or in open ground after it has become warm. in a light, sandy soil, and in a dry situation. After the plants appear withhold water, and if the bed has a full exposure to the sun, the ground will be
Phiox Drummondii. covered with the plant, and the effect will be
Remarkable for the brilliancy and abund- beautiful. Tender annual nine inches high.
ance of their large, terminal flowers com- Portulaca,great variety of colors, mixed. .05
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Handsome flowers of exceeding sweetness, in hemispherical heads on long stems. The color are deep and light purple, scarlet, white and dark mulberry red; some of the dark Shades are tipped with white. With proper protection of the roots they will bloom two or tbree years. Very useful for bouquets, as their long stems work easily, and their strik- ing colors as well as fragrance, are desirable. Plant in hot bed, and transplant one and a half feet apart. Tender perenuial, one to two feet high.
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The Stock bas for many years been a general favorite, but in late years the Germans have grown them in such perfection that they are con- sidered almost indispensable where a fine display is want- ed. A large proportion of 4 the double flowers is pro- duced from the seed. To eee tee We ey have them in bloom early,
SMILAX.—WMyrsiphyllum Asparagoides. start in hot-bed, and trans-
ae ity ; et 2 plant when small, into pots} : No climbing plant in cultivation alee Stock. and turn out in June to open passes this for the graceful beauty of it8| border. The seed may also be planted in foliage. In cut flowers, and for wreaths, open ground. Hardy annual; one foot high. |” etc., it is indispensable to florists. Its hard Stock. choice mixed “05 texture enables it to keep several days after ? ET ts a ee et BP A te Re ; being cut, without wilting; nothing is finer] SWEET WILLIAM.—Dianthus Barbatus. for clothing statuettes, vases, etc. Soak the hi seed in warm water for twelve hours, and plant in pots, in hot-bed or green-house in February, and keep in a warm, moist place. One plant in a two inch pot is enough. After they have completed their growth, and the foliage begins to turn yellow, turn the pots on their sides and withhold water till August, when the little bulb which has formed, can be repotted in good, rich earth, and watered freely, and it will grow all winter. The seed germipates very slowly, sometimes requiring three or four months. Tender perennial climber; ten feet high.
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SUNFLOWER.— Helianthus. eee wiles
Adapted by its stately growth for a back-| A bed of the finer varieties sports into an ground to a lawn or screen to hide unsight- | endless variety of colors, and present a beau- ly places. It is also raised as an absorbent/tiful sight. For display in the garden, the of miasma in damp or ill-drained situations, | Sweet William is unstirpassed. The seed thus preventing fevers. The flowers are} can be planted very early in the spring, in really quite attractive. Plant the seed in| open ground, and will blossom the following spring where desired, and thin to four feet} autumn; or it can be sown in August, and apart in rows. Hardy annual; five feet| will make fine blooming plants for spring. high. The plants will vloom several years, but Sunflower, double............ seeeeee -05.) young plants bloom better, and seed should
Sunflower, Large Russian, a very tall! be sown every year. Hardy perennial; one growing single variety, often fifteen feet to; and a half feet high.
Old fashioned flowers but very popular. there are 2 fiew species of great beauty, which are an ornament to any garden. Hardy perrenials, blooming first year frum seed, if sown early; will not bear transplant- ing well.
Poppy, choice mixed..:............... 05
RICINUS.—See Castor Bean.
twenty feet high; the stalks are sometimes | Sweet William, Single, mixed..... EBA! used for fash, Ee ae oan oe ateseig bose .05 TROPAEOLUM MINOR. — See Dwarf SNAPDRAGON.—Scee Antirrhinum. Nasturtium.
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SWEET PEAS. ~ Few flowers are more deservedly popular than these showy, free flowering climbers. The purity and brilliancy of their coloring and their peculiar and graceful form make them universal favorites. They are un- surpassed for hedges and for cutting.
CuLTURE.—Sweet Peas should be sown in drills, as early as possible in spring, in rich, friable soil. Prepare the bed by thoroughly working in a large quantity of well rotted manure. Make a trench six inches deep. In this sow the seed and cover two inches deep. As soon as the plants begin to show through, fill in the rench. This will secure a deep planting vithout the bad effect of deep covering of the seed at first, and So enable the plant to bloom continually through the heat of summer. As fast as the flowers come into bloom or fade, they should be cut off, for if the pods are allowed toferm the plants will stop blooming.
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SALVIA.—Plowering Sage. i , This is a very ornamental plant, flowering} in spikes of fiery red, crimson and blue, and continues in blossom in’ open zround till frost, when the plants gan be removed to the green-house and will continue in bloom along time. Start the plants in hot-beds, and transplant into light, rich soil, about one foot apart. {
Salvia, Splendens, (Scarlet Sage)..... .05 TROPAEOLUM LOBBIANUM.—See Tail
Nasturtium.
VIGLET.— Viola.
The Violet should not be wanting in any garden,on account ofits fragrance and early | appearance. A single flower will perfume a! whole room. Succeeds best in a shady. |emblem of faithfulmess. Hardy perennial; sheltered place, and can be easily increased | six inches high. by dividing’ the -roots.”.'T’he Violet. is an} Violet, finest mixed... 3.22.22 fsck NB:
VERBENA.
No plant is more generally cultivated, or more eagerly sought after, than the Verbena, and no plant excels it for masses in beds on the lawn. In the varieties may be found every color except yellow. ‘I'he white is so pure, the crimson and scarlet so vivid, and the purple so deep, while the striped blossoms are so conspicuous, that they are very desirable. ° {hey flower perfectly well from seed sown in spring. If sownin open ground in May, they will bloom in August, vut if started in the house, in-pots, in winter, thev will be in bloom sooner; each plant will require a space of four feet. Halr-
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A. Tilton’s Descriptive Seed Catalogue. 55 WALL FLOWER.— Chetranthus Cheiri. ZINNIA.
‘The large massive spikes of the Wall; 4 very showy plant, with large, double Flower are very conspicious in beds and | jjowers, which, when fully expanded, form borders. and are very useful in making! hemispherical heads, become densely im- bouquets. They are deliciously fragrant, | bricated, and might easily be mistaken for perfectly double, and combine many shades} qyarf Dablias. The colors run through all
_ of color, the orange-purple and chocolate | the shades of carmine, lilac, scarlet, purple , predominating. Sow the seed early, in hot- crimson yellow, to pure white. If any _ bed, and while the plants are small, prick | single blossoms appear, they should be at them out into pots, and sink the pots into} oye, pulied up. Sow the seed early. in the earth. On approach of cold weather! spring in open. ground, and transplant to remove the pots to the house, and they will | one and a half feet a part, in good rch soil. . bloom all winter. Tender perennial; one} opr gtart under glass for early blooming.
and a half feet hight. | Half-hardy annual; one and a half feet high: Wall Flower, Fine German Double, ance Paka: yee yt Co A oS 21 ale SS i GY a ae 10| Zinnia, double mixed........-..--..+. te
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CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Hlephant’s Hars.
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. Bulbs can be stored in dry sand in winter, and kept from year to year. EACH, Medium Sized Bulbs................. 15 |
GLADLOLUS. Gladioli.
The last twenty years have witnessed a] tivation, and blooms the first season. The marvelous improvement in the realm of|culture is very simple. They thrive in flowers. Nowhere is that improvement] almost any good soil, except a stilf clay, more marked th in in the Gladiolus. Ithas, | require full sunlight, and are only liable to - seemingly, been developed to a point of ab-|injury from rank manure. Plant the bulbs -soluted perfection in respect to both fourm | six to nine inches apart, the large ones four _ and color. No other flower has gained more | inches and the small ones two inches deep. rapidly in public favor; this could not weil| Make an early planting of the smallest _ __ be otherwise, for in addition to the great in-| buibs first as soon as the ground is suffic- __ érinsic merit of the flower, it is easy of cul-| iently dry and warm, and continue to plant
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at intervals of two weeks during the spring and early summer. In this way a succession of bloom may be had from midsummer until frost. In autumn, before freezing, they should be dug and dried, the earth aud old roots removed, and then stored in a cool, dry place, secuie from frost until spring.
Dahlias,
LILY.
The Lily has been. with eminent prcesperi- ty, styled the ‘‘Queen of Flowers,” and truly no flower conveys so adequate an idea of queenly beauty, majestic grandeur and falt- less purity as the Lily. Their culture is simple, and with a little care failure is im- possible. The bulbs should be planted in spring aS soon as the frost is out of the ground until first of May; the earlier the better. Select a well drained spot, dig the soil deep, and make it fine, enriching it abundantly with very rotton cow manure and adding a liberal mixture of sand. Set the bulbs from three to five inches deep, ac- cording to size. During the winter it 1s ad- visable to cover the surface of the bed with a thin layer of manure, which will not only afford a slight protection to the bulbs, but will materially enrich the soil. In spring the manure may be removed or dug in be- tween the rows. Care should be taken that they have proper drainage, no water being allowed to stard around the roots. Once
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DAHLIA.
The Dahlia has always been « favorite for Autumn flowering. The flowers are So symmetrical and perfect,. and the range of brilliant colors so: large and varied, that they will always. be popular where display is wanted. The roots are tender, and easily injured by frost They should beset three feet apart, after all danger of frost is over, and during winter placed in a cool cel- lar, and not allowed to freeze. The plants shou:d be supported by tying to
‘stakes. LARGE FLOWERING, orn SHOW DAHLIAS. EACH.
Fulgens, Picta, scarlet tipped, white.. ..£25
Golden Bedder,deep orange.fine form.. 25
Miss Dodd. bright golden \ellow, one ofs the-best VellGWS Aacseeee es eet eee
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POMPON. ORBOUQUET DAHLIAS. 'Guilding Star or White Aster, pure white, very double, the gem of the double white }ompors. A _ prolific
, bloomer, fine for cut flowers...... ..... Marguerite. a beautiful pink; it is perfectly double and about two inches
in diameter: blooms profusely from first of August until frost. This quality
of earliness renders it particularly valuable 224 "a Se eS toe 5 Little Goldlight,gold,tipped with scarlet 25 EACH. DOZ.
Double, Extra ChoiceMixed, .25 2.00
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CHINESE SACRED OR ORIENTAL LILY.
The grandest of all winter flowers;:can be potted at any time before May Ist, and will bloom in four weeks. They are easily grown in a@ bowl or saucer of water. with a few pebbles to keep them in place. They are remarkable for blooming nearly all the year; each bulb sends up from five to twelve spikes, which bear clusters of large. perfect, waxy white blossoms with a yellow center, and a powerful and delicious fragrance which is not excelled by any flower. A dozen bulbs started at intervals will give a succession of flowers through the winter.
firmly established, they should not be dis-| Chinese Sacred Lily, selected heavy
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This magnificent Lily succeeds wellevery- where. It is justly entitled to the name often given it, ‘The Queen of Lilies,” as itis de- eidedly the most beautiful of all Lilies. The immense flowers are produced in the greatest profusion, and are deiiciously fra- grant. In beauty of color and markings it surpasses ali other Lilies, the large white petals are thickly spotted wiih rich choco- late-crimson, and have a bright golden-vel-
low band through the center of each. acu.
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LILIUM HARRISI. Bermuda Easter. Lily.
This beautiful Lily was introduced five years ago from Bermuda, and no other vari- ety of Lily is so popular. The flowers are large, trumpet shaped. pure waxy white, beauty. The ends of the petals are most gracefully re- curved. The fragrance is delightful. It is the most valuable and popular variety in cultivation for winter blooming, many thou- sands being grown each season for church decoration at Easter. By starting a few bulbs at intervals of three to four weeks, a
succession of bloom may be had for a long time. It frequeutly produces 30 flowers on a singe plant, and has the valuable pecul- larity of flowering two or three times in suc- cession without rest, so it might really be termed an ever-blooming lily. Paw RETA». 52,5 eo sot - ae te
CALLA.—Richardia Ethiopica.
The well-known Lily of the Nile, or Egvptian Lily, with large white flowers and upright spear-shaped foliage; one of our finest house plants. Requires plenty of water, blooms generally at Easter, but cam be made to flower at almost any season of the year.
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Gillan jiry. ble An cok He Ui oe ee 25. MADEIRA VINE.
Tuberous rooted climber, with glossy.
green leaves, an] delightfully fragrant
white blossoms. Sometimes called **Mig~ novette Vine.” It is of rapid growth, and from a few tubers vines will be produced sufficient to cover one side of a cottage in a single season. The tubers are tender and
must be protected from frost during winter. EACH, DOZ_ WAGES . Sserod Sowa See eR AZ 1D.
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TUBEROSE.
The flowers of this well-known and popular plant are waxy white. doubdle and so fragrant as to perfume the whole satmosphere for some distance around. They are useful for forming button-hole. bouquets, in large bouquets, or as single “Specimens. Each bulb flowers tut once. but the smaller bulbs can be set out for future flowering when their growth is complete. A gin d way to grow Tuberoses is to fill five-incli pots haif-full of cow manure, and the remainder, with good, rich earth mixed with sand. Plant the bulbs in this in April. water moderately, -and hasten growth by putting in a warm light place. When weather has become warm, plung the pots in the earth out of doors. They will usually flower be- fore cold weather in autumn: if they do not, the pots can be brought in. and they will bloom in the house. The bulbs cannot be safely sent by mail before April Ist.
New Excelsior Pearl.—This variety is characterized by its short, robust stem and long spikes of large flowers in great profusion. perfectly double and twice the size of vhe common Tube- rose, while of equally delicious fra- grance. Each 5cts. Doz _ 50cts.
‘Large Double.—A fine stock of well- known double tuberose. Each 5cts. Doz. 50cts.
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CROCUS.
Among the earliest to bloom in spring fs this beautiful little flower, lifting its head almost before the snow has disap- Blooming at a time when the greund is destitute of foliage or flower, it is a welcome visitor. The Crocus suc- ceeds when grown in ‘pots, well in glasses. They present the best ap- pearance, however, when grown in masses in a bed,. for which large quantities should be used, say from oue hundred to five hun- dred in a bed. A desisable effect is pro- ‘duced by setting Crocuses here and there over the lawn. It is only necessary to lift the turf and insert the bulbs two or three inches deep. They will care for themselves, blooming very early amid the zrass and dying down to the bulb in ample ime to be entirely out of the way of ‘the
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lawn mower. Once planted, they wiil re- main uninjured in the ground and bloum for years. ‘be Crocus shvuld be pianted in autumn, in any good garden soil, about three inches deep and about twa inches apart if in beds or border. As they are entirely hardy, they may remain undis- turbed for years. In-doors tLe Crocus can — be easily forced, planted from six to a doz- — en in a pot of ordinary soil, or in smali — lasses, kept cool. weli watered, and given — plenty of fresh air. It may also be grown © in water on tea plates with a little sand, — only one variety on each plate, the bulbs © placed close together. In the house they — bloom a month earlier than out doors.
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The Hyacinth is universally admired, both for its perfect flowers and its delicate -and fragrant perfume. It succeeds equally Well in the house and garden. Its culture is ~ very simple, and if attention is paid to the following directions a failure is almost im- possible.
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- ‘to cover the beds with straw, leayes or _ “manure, to/protect them from the sey_re cold during winter, but care suould be taken that this covering be not too thick and denise, as the bulbs are rather more likely to be in- jared by keeping too warm than hy freezing. _' ‘The covering can be removed in March, and the result is certain. the buibs will flower from the middle of April forward. The flowers mav be cut freely as wanted without injury to the bulbs When the flowers fade the flower stalk - shouid be removed, to strengthen the bulbs, - and after flowering when the leaves have ' faded, the bulbs should be lifted and allowed _ toremain a week or two until perfectly dry; - then after removing the old leaves and stems _ they will be ready to pack away in a cool,
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a PorCuntrure IN THE House.—Piant from _ September to December in rich. saudy loam, _ in four or five inch pots. inserting the bulb _ base downward) firmly in the soil until it is ri -nearly covered. Waver thoroughly, and set _ the pots away in a cool.dark place for several weeks. Vhis will allow the roots to grow bs mate firmly fixed in the soil, when i ney can be brought into the light, and at once commence the top growth. By bringing a the pots into the light at different times. % _ Something of a succession of bloom may be
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had. During theie growth they should be kept cool as possible, (55 to 70 degrees), near the light, and watered frequently.
GLAss CuLTuRE.—To grow in glasses, Selecta dark co.ored glass, fill with water until the buib rests on the water, and set away in the dark, as directed for pot culture. Fill up the glass with water as fast as it evaporates. If the water becomes impure, it should b+ changed and the roots well cleansed before putting in again. A small piece of charcoal put in the glass will keep the water pure much longer. After the roots have attained a good growth. the glass can be broughtinto the light and placed in acool room near a window. Give them as much fresh air as possible withont a direct draught, plenty of light, and keep the glass sufficient!y full of water. Do not keep them in a close, warm room, nor about a fireplace. If removed out of the direct ravs of the sun when in bloom, the flowers will last longer.
MIXED HYACINTHS. ( Suitable for Forcing or Open Air Culture.)
EACH, PER DOZ, PER 100 Single Puré White..... J12 $1 25 «#4$6 00 Single Red. and Rose... .16 EVO «9 Single Blue. all shades. .10 100" <5. 95 Single Light Blue...... 12 125° 6 00 Single’ Yallow......... sites 125 600 Single. all colors....... }2 125 6.00 Double Pure White.... 12 125 600: Double Red and Rose... .10 £00... 5775 Double Blue, allshades. .10 1: 0006. 9b CFn Double Light Blue..... 212 25 6.06 Dauble-celows; 03, J15 2 O00 8 00 Double, all colars...... .12 1: 25. 668
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EACH, PULL BUN EB TAN TICE oc Fitted agit ime <= 2d 720 ION TPS Mae RES a SS Sa ene 20 Calla, or Lily-ofothe Nile... 2. fe... 6s 20 Obinese Sacred Lily. / 400, sss. eee 25
NARCISSUS.
A beautiful class of early blooming flowers not yet as highly appreciated as they deserve, but becoming more popular each season buth for out-door blooming and for use as cut flowers, in the house. The colors varying from pure white to bright orange, their deli- cate fragrance, their easy culure and thrifti ness. even ina smoky city atmosphere, en- title them to the greatest popularity. The double and single sorts are perfectly hardy and need not be disturbed oftener than once in three or four years, and not then unless they hove become too much crowded by off- sets. lant in the fallin good garden soil about three or four inches deep. and two to six apart.
SINGLE NARCISSUS. Poeticus, (Poet’s Cup.)—Pure white, crim- © son edged cup, beautiful. Each 5c. Per Doz. 50c.
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Poeticus Ornatus.—Valuable for forcing; three weeks earlier than Poeticus. Each 5ects. Per Doz. 50cts.
DOUBLE NARCISSUS. Albus Plenus Odoratus.—White, very double, sweet. Each 5c. Per Doz. 50c. Incomparable.—Double vellow, large and fine. Each 5c. Per Doz. 50c. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS. Paper White.—New, iarge flowering, very early. Each 10c. Per Doz. $1.00. Roman.—Double yellow, fragrant,
very fine. Each 10c. Per Doz. $1.00.
Single Tulips. it is difficult to conceive of anything more pleasing to the eye, than a bed of good
Tulips. The great variety of colors pro- duced, their intense brilliancy and beauti- ful shadieg make them universal favorites. Another great consideration in their, favor is the ease with which tney can be cultiva- ted, requiring only any good common soil to grow them to perfection; the price, too, as compared with other bulbs, places them within the reach of all. There is no class
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of bulbs that makes so rich and gorgeous _ a display of blossom with so little attention _ and care in cultivation, and at so trifling a cosi. The Tulip has been so muca im- proved by the Dutch cultivators, that it. ranks high in the floral world. In form, wealth of color, and the variety of its mark-
ings it is one of the most perfect of flowers. __
The culture of Tulips is the same as that of Hyacinths, excep. that the bulbs should be planted three to four inches deep, and two to six inches apart. Tulips are perfectly hardy, so only a slight protection from extreme cold and sharp winds is desir- able. All the single varieties force readily, and of late have become great favorites in the house in mid-winter. If potted in Sep- tember, and treated as directed for Hya- cinuhs, they may be had in bloom in Decem- ber. When tney show a tendency to bloom just above the bulbs. they must be kept ionger in the dark to draw out the flower stems. A splendid effect is obtained by planting from three to a dozen bulbs in a medium sized pot.
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LIST OF GHOIGE FLOWER SEEDS IN BULK.
Any yariety not included in this list can be supplied on short notice from the most reliable sources. Half ounces will be supplied at ounce rates. Quarter pounds and upwards will be supplied at pound rates.
PER OZ. : PER OZ. Amarantus tricolor; (Joseph’s Coat.)...$ .40| Mignonette, Sweet, large flowering, Agquilegia, double mixed, (Columbine). .75 DOPALD: «cs Se eet oe $1.00 .10 Aster, China,’ mixed: meso ucs sees .75 | Nasturtium, dwarf mixed, per 1b..1.50 .20 Calliopsis; dwari; Mmixedso. itis bee .40 | Nasturtium, tall mixed, per lb....1.50 .20: Gandy tutt. “Rocket... > y6 Seiden eee ,00 |\Oxalig, ehoice mixed: > vo nwis cs caaenies 2.50. Centaurea, Cyans, mixed, (Bachelor’s Pansy, fine mixed, all colors. cae eeieceas 1.50 ES VAL DIU coe ih Oe WANS elesag om tatie Lig .30| Phlox, Drummondii, fine mixed Rs ey .80. Oypress: Vine, mixed. . 02525 gsnilc oes . .40} Ricinus, (Castor Bean), mixed........ .25 Oarnation, extra choice, doyble mixed. 4.00 | Salvia, Splendens, (Scarlet Sage)...... 3.00: Porget, Me-Not,(Myosotis Al pestris). 2... 1:50) Smilaw cee: woe oe ee bee .00 Gourd, Ornamental, mixed.......... .40!Sweet Pea. Eckford’s New Mixed..... 20 Helichrysum, ( Hverlasting)double mixed 1.00 ‘© Miss Blanch Ferry”...... 20: Heliotrope, choice mixed............. BE OS Tia «¢ mixed, per Ib........51.25 15. Hollyhock, fine double mixed......... 1.50): Sunflower, dou blecs ss; wie fea Ses ee 50. We Pitnt of. ek Mees ie eae ay ti * Large, Russian.........: ef Larkspur. double dwarf rocket mixed. .30; Sweet William, single, mixed......... 50 Mar‘gold, African, The Eldorado..... .50 | Violet. sweet scented, finest mixed.... 2 00 MuonF lower, Cross Bred orHybrid(new) 1.50 | Wall Flower, tine double mixed....... 4.00:
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A HARDY CLIMBING PLANT.
No picture can portray the beauty of this grand climbing plant. It is adapted to all situations, and transforms the humblest cottage. It is entirely hardy in the most exposed places, attaining a height of twenty to thirty feet in two or three years, clinging to stones, brick or woodwork with the tenacity of Ivy. The leaves, overlapinz each o.her forma dense sheet of green. For covering dead trees, rocks, walls, etc., it has no equal. In the Summer the foliage is a rich shade of green, but in the Fallit assumes the most gorgeous tints of scarlet, crimson and Orange, so dazzling as to be seen at a great distance.
Splendid field grown plants, very large, three years old, each, 25c. Per Doz., $2.00.
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THE “PLANET JR”
FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS.
This very complete line of Tools is very popular, and very deservedly so. They are — reliable and very accurate, and do not get cut of order. All of them have been either en- tirely remcvdeled or greatly improved for the coming season’s work. Catalogue for 1892 with 50 illustrations and full descriptions, free on application.
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THE “PLANET JR? Hitt Droppine GarRpEN DRILL.
This drill wiil sow in hills with perfect. accuracy, as wellasin rows. It will sow i all kinds of garden seeds, from peas and , beans down to celery. It opens, sows, covers, rolls down and marks the next row, all at one operation. The machine holds if two quarts: and is adapted for all con- 1 ditions of land, working especialiy wellin } fresh ground or when planting on a ridge, as it has two fifteen inch driving wheels t placed six inches apart. This construction y insures that the furrow for the seed will be opened at an even depth, and also that the covering will be regular, the plows being adjustable and net interfered with by the Ss ; wheel track. ’
The most important feature of any drill, however, is even sowing, and in that this machine excels. Other drills having an uprightseed hopper and a discharge hole in the bottom, invariably sow varying amounts of seed as the hopper is full, half-full, or nearly empty. This machine, however. has a force feed in the shape of a purerubber double screw which works directly over a diamond-shaped hole in the bottom of the hopper, and a metal shield regulates the feeding of the contents of the hopper to the screw, so that it runs free and discharges in the most regular manner, whether full or containing only a ingle paper of seed. : :
oe iaikee drill is set for the different seeds with the greatest accuracy by a beat thumb screw, which regulates the flow by meuns of a rod connecting the seed index or dial with the discharge opening. This dial contains the names of all the principal seeds, and is placed at the top of the right handle, in plain sight and within easy reach. To sow any particular seed it is only necessary to move the index finger (by the thumb-screw) till opposite the name of the seed tobesown. At the ends of the row, orat any time when it is desired to stop the flow of seed. it is done instantly by a single movement of the thumb without taking the hand from the handle, and the reverse Movement with the finger opens the drill again to the exact point at which it was previously set. Price: boxed and delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, O., $11.00. : ‘ ; =
We can alsosupply a special flow attachment for sowing onion seeds for sets, which will open several shallow furrows side by side. making a band of plants about fourinches wide. This attachment is an extra. Price, 50 cents. é
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VY © & fi For several years there has been a pressing demand for a machine which would not only do all that the machine just described will do, but at the same time sow fertilizers either above or below the seed as wanted and in any quantity necessary. The machine shown in this cut does*this work perfectly. It works with entire :egularity whether there is much or little in the drill. and smal! heaps_do not interfere with its regular sowing. It holds
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seed. The is re d ac curately by-a to th e hill dropper. e of. both d: ills may be cut off or nstantly.either separately or together, th ing all loss atthe end of the row. Iso has a force feed; a double acting open metal worm discharging
: ely with each regu atte a - it does zy gad ee eae ce oe ae Re. an = clogging in the revolution of the serew, supplying materiaito 1t Wito great Tes ite peak: ee 3 hopper. I ike the plain hill dropping drill. it does not sow WHen crawn backward, and can be quiet 4 = > = 4is i — } a aii — ; Vv Lis basis 2 he ws <a Ps a 9 ae. € thrown entirely out of gear. Price: boxed and delivered at Depot or Express Oiiice in Cley eland,O., S16-
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THE “PLANET JR.”
No. 2
oE&ED DRILL
Sows all garden seeds ac curately at any desired thick- ness ordepth, opening,drop ping, covering, rolling down and marking the next row all at one passage inthe most perfect and reliable manitier, It holds 24% quarts. It has no cams, levers, brushes, cogs, springs or shakers to. ~ get out of order: it is noise less, automatic,self-cleaning ~ and accurate, it is remark ~ able for simplicity. strength and for ease and perfection of work in the field. Price; boxed and delivered ai Depot or Express Office in Cleve land, O., $7.50.
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Combined Drill, Wheel Hos, Gultivator, Rake & Plow.
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This tool is unrivaled in beauty of design, perfection ot finish, convenience and capacity for work: it is suitable for either the farm or the garden. As a Seed Drill it is the same as the No. 2, (see description above), exceptin size. It holds one quart. For after care of the crop it is supplied with a pair of rakes, a pair of long hoes, three reversible cultivator teeth and a large garden plow. As a Rake, it is invaluable in preparing the garden for planting, and also for delicate after cultivation of the crop and for covering seeds, ete., etc. Asa hoe it works safely and closely both sides of the row at once when plantsare small; between rows When plants are large, working all rows up to 16 inches wide at one passage. As a Plow, it opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to and from, ete. Asa Cultivator, it is ‘admirably adapted to deep mellowing of the soil. All the blades are tempered and polished steel
The different tools in this combination comprise all that are necessary for the greatest variety of work usually needed in the hand cultivation of farm and garden crops, and are particularly useful for all sown by a seed drill, Price; boxed and delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, O., $9.50.
“The «Planet Jr.” Plain Double Wheel Hoe.
To meet a demand from some we offer the ‘‘Planet Jr... Double Wheel Toe, next described, . with Only one pair of Hoes, and without leaf guards, wider the name of ‘‘Pianet Jr.”*? Plain DoubleWheel Hoe. This willmakea very effective and cheap tool for parties who have limited work. Price, boxed and delivered at Depot or Express Office, in Cleveland, Ohio, §.00.
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Double Wheel “Noe, Cultivator, Rake and “Plow.
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This very popular tool has been completely remodeled: is greatly simplified, strengthened,improved, . -and merits the thorough admiration of every practical gardener- Each tool issent out with a pair of © rakes, a pair of hoes, four cultivatorteeth and a pair of plows. The wheels are adjustable in height, and the arch is 14 inches high, thusenabling the operator to work both sides of the row at once, unless the plants grow over 18inches high; then the wheels can be set to run close together and the tool used between the rows. Leaf guards (detachable), go with each machine, to be used when plants extend inte awWwiderow. This tool is light, very simple. made of the best material and highly finished, and nothing ‘can exceed the perfection and var ety of work it performs. Price; boxed and delivered at Depot or xpress Office, in Cleveland, O., $6.50.
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Single Wheel Noe, Cultivator, TRake and Plow.
in improving this tool care has been taken to combine extreme lightness, strength, variety of tools, nd great adjustability. It has one pair of long hoes, a pair of rakes, a pair of four-inch sweeps, one proad cultivating tooth, a steel garden plow, and one detachable leaf guard. All the blades are tempered and polished steel. This tool is pronounced by practical men as without an equal in beauty of design and finish, ease of operation, quality of work and variety of adjustment, andin this improved form is, unquestionably, the \ightest running, the most convenient and practical Single Wheel Hoe known.
The form of the blades has proved superior to all other shapes, insuring a forward slanting cut next to the plants and consequent close work without danger, and at the same time thorough cultivation of the soil. Thecultivator teeth, in combination with the hoe, enable the operator to perform almost every variety of work, either in the field or garden. All rows, from s:x to eighteen inches apart, can be perfectly thoed at one passage. Theframe allows every desirable adjustment, is quickly raised or lowered-to regulate depth, and the wheel can be attached centrally :r to either side of the mwchine, giving the operator the important advantage of hoeing both sides of the row at one passage when desired. Price; yoxed and delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, O., $5.00.
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THE “FIRE-FLY” Single “Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow.
This convenient tool hasrapidly convinced practical gardeners of its high merits. Itis also remodeled, and has the broadfaced wheel. It combines lightness and strength with the greatest adjustability, while its highly polished and tempered steel tools make gardening comparatively a pleasure. The tools are all made after the most perfect models. and are, first, a pairof admirable h»es which can be set to work te or from the row and to any desired depyh, Next. aset of three reversible cultivator teeth to be used together or singly or in conjunction with the hoes. Third, a large, excellent garden plow. The whole tool is light and strong, attractive in appearance, and capable of standing Lard usage for years, while ae ice = its final recommendation. Price, boxed and delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleve-
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THE *FIRE-FLY”
Wheel Garden Plow.
Makes the care of a vegetable gardena pleasure and 10,000 families who could not tind time to keep a garden, if attempting ¢ ultivetion with the ordinary hand hoe, can raise their own vege ‘tables successfully with the “Fire-F ly.”’ It takes the place of the horse and plow, or cultivator, re quiring no wide headlands to turn on and is in valuable during all the gardening season. Price, delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleve Jand, O., $2.35.
The “Planet Jp.” Grass Edger.
This perfect little tool does either straight or curved work most accurately, edging at the desired angle, and at the speed of a mile an hour. Afterall, the grand secret of attractiveness in out-of-door surroundings is extreme neatness: surrender that and the restisin vain. The little ‘Planet Jr.”’ Edyer assists wonderfully in producing this indispensabie effect. Jt will give more genuine pleasure and satis- faction for its moderate cost and the little time expended in its use, than the lawn mower. It should be a constant companion of the mowerand is invaluable in giving the last touch of neatness to the lawn, when the mower has done its best.
For heavy work the frame formsa pocket just the proper size to carry a brick, which gives the needed additional weight for effectual service. Strawberry growers will find it also a rapid and perfect tool for cutting off surplusrunners, For this work the hoe may be removed.
By removing the wheel, the hoe may be used alone with great satisfaction in the vegetable garden, first cutting away from the crop, and then returning the earth. Price, boxed and delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, O., $3.50.
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THE “PLANET JR.,” ALL STEEL,
Horse Hoe and Cultivator Gombined, with Wheel.
No tool which has ever been offered to the American public has so rapidly gained in favor as GN the ‘‘Planet Jr.’ all Steel Horse Hoe and Cultivator Combined with Wheel. This is due tothe fact that for the cultivation of all farm crops none equals it in ease of handling, variety and quality of work done, and lightness of draft.
Itismade entirely of iron and steel, except the handles; has an ‘expanding frame which can he closed to five inches or opened to twenty-four; basa side adjustment for the handles by which they may be set from one side to the other by loosening a single bolt; has a lever wheel by which it may be “changed ie } to any depth in an _ instant, and is provided $F oceans wer Oh with such a variety Of adjustable teeth as enables it to all kinds of one-horse cultivation. ‘he two front teeth are three inches wide, and of such a form as is best adapted to enter the soil, cut off the roots of growing weeds, and turn them upside down while preparing for the easy working of the rear blades. The cultivator teeth can be set to work deep or shallow, as desired. The patent side steels are five inches wide, and by means of the patent side standards can be turned at any angle desired. or completely re- versed. ‘This feature is found on the ‘‘Planet Jr."* Horse Hoe alone. The rear steel is seven inches wide, and designed to fill in the furrows made by the side steels, leaving a fine ly shaped bed around the plants. The tool is also furnished with three extra cultivator steels which can be placed on the three rear stand- ards when desired, thus making it a plain cultivator, All the standards now used on the ‘‘Planet Jr.” Horse Hoe are made from heavy sheet steel, struck up into the proper shape by special machinery. These Holiow Steel Standards are far superior to anything ever before offered to the public, and are a dis- tinguishing feature of the improved “Planet Jr."° Horse Hoe. Price. including Whee), delivered at Depot or a hey na in Cleveland, O., $8.50. Without Wheel, delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleve- jan 00
Matthews Garden Seed Set Drills and Gultivators.
MATTHEWS’ GARDEN SEED DRILL
The Matthews’ Drillis designed to be ised in field or garden. When in di auioit it opens the furrow, drops the seed accurately at the desired depth. covers it and lightly rolls the earth down overit, and at the same time marks the next row, ali of which is done with mechanical precision, by simply propelling the drill forward. Jn this way it sows, withan evenness and rapidity impossible forthe most skilful hand to do, all the different varieties of Beet, Carrot, Onion, Turnip, Parsnip, Sage, Spinach, Sorghum, Peas. Beans, Broom Corn, Fodder Corn. ete.
The agitator stirs the seed in the hopper thoroughly by a positive motion, which insures continuoms and uniform delivery. and the bottom of the hopper is made sufficiently dishing to sow the smallest quantity of seed. When desired, the movement of the agitator can be checked, and the drill may then
he propelled forward or backward withont dropping seed. ‘There is also an ingenious device just added
hy whieh the seed ean be cur off while turning at the ends of rows, thus saving quite a percentage of seed. The improved markers are made adjustable for the purpose of marking the rows at any desired distance Apart, and they mark them distinctly whether the ground is even or uneven.
Itis also provided with an indicator having the names of different seeds thereon. To adjust the Drill for planting different kinds of seeds. it is anly necessary to turn the indicator aronnd until the name of the seed to be planted comes-to the indicator-pin at the top. Price, boxed or delivered at Depot or
Sxpress Office in Cleveland, O., 38.00.
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Matthews’ Drill, Gulthiator and Hoe. Gombined
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Matthews’ Drill, Cultivator and Hoe, combined, isthe most complete Com- bined Implement of the kind made. When used asa Drill, it possesses all the features of the separate Matthews’ = Drill, except itis of asmaller size. It- will sow all the different varieties of vezetable seeds as well as that, and when used as a Cultivator or a Hoe. it is substantially like the Matthews Hand Cultivator or the Matthews’ Wheel Hoe, and is fully equal to either of them. It has with it a pair of superior style Hoes with long Steel Blades. for use in exchange with the cultivatorteeth, which are easily and quickly adjusted. This machine is very efficient, either as a Drill ora Cultivator, and will be found; to be adapted to any kind of soil. Price, = : boxed and delivered atDepot orExpress SSS Office in Cleveland, O., $10.00
The above, without the hoes. Price, boxed aud delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, 0., $9.50.
\\ The “Success”
HAND GARDEN
CULTIVATOR.
One of the latest simplest, best and easiest running tools that has ever been manufactured.
TLe High Wheel and the Points or Shovels operating under that wheel is an accomplishment not attained heretofore, and must be seen in operation in the ground to be appreciated.
This tool can be operated at 11, 9, 6 and 3 inches,thus ada_ting itself to all kinds of vegetables and berries, particularly strawberries. It can be operated at a two- mile per hour gait, thus saving largely of time.
This tool.if properly handled, makes weed an im- possibility. Price, delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland. O., $5.00.
The “Success” Double Whee! Garden Cultivator.
We also have a Cultivator. simisiar to the above. but wich two wheels, making a tool with which one ean work both sides of the row at once. It can also be used with a single wheel, like the above, by simply removing one wheel. Price, delivered at Depot or Express Office in Cleveland, O.. $6.50.
EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK.
For weeding fiower beds or vegetable gardens. It will work wellamong rows of seedlings. among ornamental plants, or in any place where freedom from weeds is desired. It removes the weeds with far greaier rapidity than in the usual manner. without injury to the plants, and will pay for itself in one day’suse. Price, 25 cents.
HASLETINE HAND WEEDER AND SCRAPER.
The latest and best hand weeder for use eitherin the flower or vegetable garden. For Onions and. Strawberries itis simply indispensable. It is rapid, easy and thorough in its work. The blade is % inch wide, +:inch thick, solid steel, oil tempered, and has five sharp edges. Price, 30 cents.
Each. The Coneave aud Curved Seed Potato Knife..............................-.. $ 35 Ditibles, Larcre Size: 0 5-2 See ie tee eee et oe wecverre se a0 Dailies, Medinm Size. ooo... kk eke cba Pe pc ae cote ee eas cee ete 40 Per, Piece. Per. Hun. Bram. Base, 2’ de...) uF -S 2h peace Sc ee ee weet tear oe 20 $18 00 | FERTILIZERS. ?
Fine Ground Pure Raw BoneMeal. Per 1b.5 cts, Per. 106 lbs. $2.50. Per Ton in Sacks of 200 lbs. each 333.06 PARIS GREEN.
Warranted Strictly Pure Paris Green, put up in straw board boxes.
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Quantity of Seed requisite to produce a given num)der of plants and sow an acre of ground,
a noe ale Qnantity Ore er ‘Tre ver Acre - Artichoke, 10zZ, to 500 planis.ivs.si0... 3 Ib. Hens. .0-- ; res bt epeparag, 1 OZ. to 200 Rais esto, a aS. Kale, 1 Oz, to B.000 p junts. <%. Es ee Ibs. i BD ee a ae Cae 2% bu. Kohl, Radi, 1 oz. to.s00 feetot drills ens Ty.” Beane, dwurf, 1 qt. to 150 tt. of drill.... 14 Leek, 1 0%. tu 250 feet of drill. ‘3 io. 4 Saar pole, 1 quart to 200 hills. 2.2.2.0... Toa Lettuce, 1 0z, to 250 feet of drill Pie. ey Hest gurden, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill..... 10 Ibs, . Martynia, J oz. to50 feetof drill......... 10 Beet, Mangel, 1 0z. to 150 feet of drill.... 6 oe * Melon, Musk, Loz. to 100 hills. . td FOr Baye Loz, to 3,000 pet ees op. OS ps Water, 1 02. to 2a Nills***-......-: 3 106 Tossa Nasturtium, 1 0z. to 50 feet of dri Ww Brassels Sprouts, s 0%. ‘to 5, yuo plants, aX, as hey Oats. st 55 ; ‘ y “onl a 4 ; we bu. Buckwheat., Sets eae 1-2bu. Okra, 10Z. to.5) feet of drill...... f2..40° Ibs, * ~ Cabbage, 1f OZ, 10 3,000 vlauts, Wee ee ae Og Onion seed. 1 oz. to 200 feet of drill. . Eato's > Cutrot. 1 0z. to 150 of drill... en eo US BP TOr SCts2i¢. ’ 30 to su" Be cepones: 1 Oz, to 3,000 plants. . ) OZ, Onion Sets, I quart to. du feet of drill. Sha, & bu. ‘elery, 1 0Z, to 10,000 plants. . [AG ae go a Parsnip, | 0%. to 250 feetof drill,......... 5 Ibs ps Clover, Alsike and White Dute Feo ae ES: Parslevii.07. to 25 )feetof drill .......-%. Bk Bi Onion taiege Red & Crimson'l'refoil + * | Peas, garden, 1 quart to 150 of dril. 2 bu, ME d ee ated | eae oF mk CLIQUE oietote ee ot OS ey ena ae ROR fe Collards, 1 oz. to2 “500. plants Os Sa Bee 6.) 07, Pepper, 1 0z. to |}, 50 plants. oes + Syl eee 107, Corn, sweet, 1 quart to 500 hills... Leh Bat Ott eo ar OlMtOeR <'.. SAP Oe. DU q Cress, 1 02. to 150 feet of drill. ei Ry Pump kin, 1 quart ‘to BOO ott eae er ees 4 «ts 7 ‘Cucumber, 1 0zto 80 hills...:........... 1g Radish, loz. to 140 feet of drili.......... 8 Ibs. | Eggplant 1 oz, to 2.000 plants...........8. oz. | Rye.. a atiat peg ees CFS ye E Endive, 1 02, to 300 feet of drill. ee. SD Bor an Salsity, 1 oz. to 60 feei of drill. jeaee o. IDB Be . Whex., Se aie eae Lee Dit kta spinach, 1 oz. to 150 feet of Millie fee: Th ah _ Garlie, bulbs, 1 lb, to 10 feet of drill... ie Sumuniar Sayory, 1 oz, to 500 teet of drill. 2 Gourd, 1 07, to 25 hills..... 5 o.). [26 Ibs | Squash Summer, 1 0z,to 4o-hills.......... 2 vi Oxees, Blue, Kentucky AAR htt eee Us i Winter, 1 0Z..to 1) Hills..¢.<.... 3 _ ‘* Blue, Englisb.. : bedi e Loe ie es — Toniato, 1, oz to 3,000 plants. . 3 02 Hungarian and Millet.:......- rice pe Tobacco, | 02. to 5.000 PIRDAS. i. 2b anes uke BO Mixed Lawn, I1b to 60u gq. ff. 3;to5., |. “Purnip, 1 02, to 250 feet ofdrill,....... .. )% lbs. Orchard, Perennial Rye, Red Top, bes ce WRICME Bs hea, os pak WO tte hoe h Oe DU Fowl Meadow & Wood Meadow 2 bu. MOLISE TS Ne Sere erie Pohl st tae ck toe" Timothy... Syn Ee ape ies “Number of Plants or Trees to the Acre at given distances. nr : No. rlants. Dis. apart. : No. plants. pe vk gv 72 ee 174,240 Ts Mis ae pte ly RRR aes Arnrgy Wat hy atom eee HY POOR erie diy) aw -0%%- 19,000) Tie SACRE, oe Sk ee ae Re oo ota OU 2 tater e sees keene - SORA Ae tei (IaEY a IC gs ade leet tie ta of aarie Sia peice aeete. eywtdis 573 eaten ev crveeis oaths lise ce ve 6,969 TORE ee 2 AEN see NRT tics She ase kh lay. at SAGO i pea BT a aide 28 = oir = SA 14,520 Rite ete Rg Se oat, da eine sb + an 2 SO Sooo USE ot? 5 Ra earn baer ede) Te he eee erecta eee Sees ee ot 4s c= ee Pee, 2... ate ., 110,886, MR i Rode og gin ke Sette wie ve eee oet Om st, 2 eae a 5,444 ieee ts ke the REG treo ce, POR 1 Ye Oe, See 3.629 Dt MNES A anaes Ee I pe ney Se ns on. OD be crf ACCA ya ICR i 2.722 Te MEN WEE SW icher Recah tle. 4 Montes Koi tp he Mi ab. tere? * 4% ae 1,742 uF Weight of Various Articles in the State of Ohio. GORE We Sy ies eee per bu. 48 Ibs, PRRCHES a). ) ches elegtseseiceedey nn PEL, bu, | 46 Ibs. ite eo Be See ee Baers M2 ee ne ee ae ey Aecere hy 60“ ae 48 ro GER ERTS TY 20 2 1b Sc Meera ee ee ee ag po Oe eee ee GO) * ORICON pak tag is soa droge s- nk bane he ee a ee ee ST | fo PIRES 0s... ces sseeatatapes rectaeenes coat Rs lptegethe Br POO: COS? eee eo 46‘ 1A aye 0 TENS ee SR: eye ee ene eee = 56° wa 3] ue Hes, ONE CKY 00.0 ces. oe: aa Ine" Red Top Seed.. Me Le eee ep x ]4° veh Tale Hinglish ee BEI 5h: acid “hy Oats alice GOUT Ceres. P5cop ctendat ok Beefane Ze. ey AW) ¢ Bein. si RAS “ phe, “ Miehigan... RE Oe 56° SRaMEaE EP ec -Mis cos onk ae «cae es BS GUS SW EEE MOUMLOCN, occa. pov y rte hevset pee ousto= sy ¢ pO ** a anes ‘Sr ae “ 46 ** fee EVO BTV ARCO sis eass cosece can en Aeseenstnneds i 45 * MOLES aM cee ee Tien 855 ER oe OU iT ROU R RS 25.232 858 - des vases 50> ys 56 ** , shelled... 0! SS aaa ett coat Ape PE oe em Ae SelB: OWL LOR ee a ge ee . 6S°** PN. 0 120 Nope Sate Nek ABA Seer eae CEO ‘Sirs FO ** i Meal oe adits, See Bots. 8 a a Nase aks + dU) ** - Beef and Pork per bbl, net.. 2... ae AGO) ey I a ee RP POE a ooare Flour, per bbl, neta. 2.2.0... ces .jee: atte tab.” Ps e SU . White-K Kish and Trout, pr. ye let fae nny sh Weare bes ge ie : Salt. per bbl. Sw b tte bed oN ca tienes = QR)? 40% Lime, per WIENS. see Sate eas Mi 70 ~ A Hay, well settled, per cubic foot.. " 4% ere gine: * Corn, on cob, in bin, ae 22 ei ah. Corn, sbelled, in bin, my a8 7S pd OS ee Ea a oe ao | Wheat, A Z Fem ey 48 7 tay an Grass Seed... ge ele | Oats. ” ie Me alert Wig 7 is otatoes, heaping measure.. ‘ 60‘ Potatoes, oe 2 eft 28% ~ AM Sc3 ee e Sece _ 50! ‘* Sand, dry. 7 ye 95° tel eee eee *& 34° — Clay. compact. ce A 5 Py ee ot a ae pee oa Marble, be 169 *° Ps ee ake wee eae aad TST eo Seasoned Beech Wood, per cord., 5.616 7 ee a ae PA sha ee 2). Wickory. ae 6.960 7 often | ia
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