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Remarks to Purchasers

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Beckert’s Choice Vegetable Seeds

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Seeds of Superior Quality and Strong Vitality

UR Vegetable Seed Department embraces nearly all varieties that are desirable or of known value, together with all the more important recent introductions. The list has been carefully selected and prepared, and the descriptions given are chiefly derived from

our own experience and observation. We have endeavored to make them as

accurate and helpful to the purchaser in making selections as possible.

HOW SEEDS ARE SENT

FREE DELIVERY to any post office in the United States at the prices named in this Catalogue of all Vegetable Seeds that are sold by the PACKET, OUNCE and QUARTER-POUND.

ADD POSTAGE at the rate of 8 cents per pint and 15 cents per quart to the Catalogue prices for Peas and Beans when to be sent by mail. For Sugar Corn, add 5 cents per pint and 10 cents per quart when to be sent by

BEANS, Dwarf, or Bush |

(Bujd Bohnen)

Beans should not be planted before the ground becomes light and warm, in favorable seasons usually about the first of May. Thesoil should be rich and mel- low, and the seeds scattered about 3 inches apart in drills that are 2 to 2% feet apart, and covered about 2inches deep. Successive sowings, made at intervals of about two weeks until the middle of July, will give a plentiful supply of beans throughout the season. One quart of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.

WAX, or YELLOW-PODDED BUSH BEANS

Add 8 cents postage for one pint of seed, and 15 cents for one quart when to be sent by mail; 10-cent packets free by mail

ROUND-POD KIDNEY WAX. Pods long, round, solid and brittle, and of fine quality. Plant vigorous, early and very productive. Pkt. Io cts., pt. 18 cts., qt. 35 cts., “pk. $1.25.

DAVIS KIDNEY WAX. Pods long, between flat and round, clear waxen color; flavor and quality excellent. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 18 cts., qt. 35 cts, “pk. $1.25.

WARDWELL’S WAX. Excellent early variety. Podscreamy yellow, long, broad, flat, brittle and stringless. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. go cts., “pk. $1.50.

PENCIL-POD WAX. Pods long, round, straight, slender ; early, very pro- ductive ; fine in quality. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 18 cts., qt. 35 cts., 2pk. $1.25.

GOLDEN-EYED WAX. Rapid and vigorous ingrowth, yielding abundantly; pods flat. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. go cts., “pk. $1.10.

PROLIFIC GERMAN. Pods semi-transparent; flesh tender and stringless; excellent. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., %pk. $1.10.

FLAGEOLET WAX. Pods long, flat, tender, of fine flavor and succulent ; productiveand early. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 18 cts., qt. 35 cts., pk. $1.25.

CURRIE’S WAX. Pods long, flat and tender; early and productive. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. gocts., “pk. $1.10.

GREEN-PODDED BUSH BEANS

GREEN-POD STRINGLESS. Pods entirely stringless, very full and fleshy. They remain crisp and tender until the beans are fully developed in the pod. Early and of the finest quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., “pk. $1.10.

LONGFELLOW. Pods nearly stringless, straight, round, pale green, 6 inches or more in length. When cooked they retain their light green color, and are unsur- passed in quality and flavor. Productive and early. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt.

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BROCCOLI

Requires the same treatment as cauliflower.

flavor.

WHITE CAPE. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts.

The heads are tender, white and delicate in An ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants.

GREEN-PODDED [BUSHiBEANS, continued

GIANT GREEN-POD STRINGLESS VALENTINE. As early and pro- ductive as the Valentine, with pods a third larger, round, full and fleshy. Pkt. Io cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. gocts., pk. $1.10.

IMPROVED RED VALENTINE. Pods round, thick and solid, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt 10 cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. 90 cts.

REFUGEE. Pods round, tender, fleshy and of fine flavor. 13 cts , qt. 25 cts., %pk. go cts.

EXTRA-EARLY REFUGEE. Earlier than the Refugee. Pods round, solid tender, and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., “pk. go cts.

BOUNTIFUL. Pods long, uniform, stringless, of fine flavor. Pkt. ro cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. go cts., pk. $1.10.

LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS. Extra-early; pods long, flat, of good quality. Pkt. to cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., 2pk. go cts.

Pkt. 10 cts., pt.

MOHAWK. Early, hardy and productive; pods large and coarse, yet of excel- lent quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts , %pk. go cts.

WHITE MARROWFAT. Grown for a dry bean for winter use. pt Iocts, qt. 20cts., %pk. 7o cts.

DWARF HORTICULTURAL. Furnishes green shelled beans of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. go cts.

WHITE KIDNEY. A favorite for baking; large, kidney-shaped, flattened, white. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts , pk. gocts.

SNOWFLAKE NAVY. An improvement on the common Navy Bean; earlier and more pro- ductive. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts, ’pk. 7o cts.

BUSH LIMA BEANS

Fine Crops of delicious Limas are now grown without poles. For Beans sent by mail, add postage at the rate of 8 cts. per pint and 15 cts. per quart. 10-cent packets sent postpaid.

WONDER BUSH LIMA. An improve- ment on Burpee’s Bush Lima, being earlier, larger and more productive; quality unexcelled. The plants grow dwarf, upright and compact, and are completely covered with large pods, many of which contain four beans. Pkt. Io cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., %pk. $1.10.

BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA. Stalks large, bushy and vigorous, 18 to 20 inches high and as much across; yields heavy crops of large, well- filled pods, containing 3 to 4 beans each, which in size and quality are equal tothe Pole Lima. Pkt. Io cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., 4pk. $1.10.

DREER’S BUSH LIMA. This variety is of strong, bushy habit, and produces its pods in great abundance. The beans are crowded thickly in the pods and are thick, sweet and succulent. Pkt. tocts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., %pk. $1.10.

WOOD’S BUSH LIMA. The beans are larger than those of the Henderson Bush Lima, as productive and of as good quality but a little later. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., %pk. $1.10.

Pkt. to cts.,

ARTICHOKE (Mrtifchocke)

Sow early in spring and transplant the follow- ing spring to permanent beds in rows or hills 3 feet apart.

LARGE GREEN GLOBE. sort for general use.

The best Pkt. 10 cts., 0z. 35 cts.

(Sproffentobl)

Creamy white, medium, compact; sure to form; delicate flavor. Pkt.

Burpee’s Bush Lima Bean

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POLE, or RUNNING BEANS

(Stangen Bobhnen)

Less hardy than the Bush Beans, and should be planted several weeks later, when the ground is warmer. Plant the seeds in slightly raised hills 3 or 4 feet apart, 4 or 5 seeds to the hill. The Limas are especially tender, and the rule for late outside planting with them is rigid. Painstaking cultivators, who are usually the most successful, plant them eye downward, after setting stout poles for every hill. All sorts of late-ripening Pole Beans are benefited by pinching the tips of the vines back when they are about 5 feet high. A quart of Limas will plant about 100 hills; a quart of smaller sorts about 200.

POLE LIMA BEANS

EARLY JERSEY LIMA. Very early and productive. Beans a little smaller than later sorts, but of finest quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., %pk. $1.10.

SEIBERT’S EARLY LIMA. Pods and beans quite large, very early and productive, quality the best. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., %pk. $1.10.

DREER’S IMPROVED. Early and productive; beans thick and rounded, tender and good. Pkt. Ioc., pt. 15c., qt. 30c., %pk. $1.10.

KING OF THE GARDEN. When not too closely planted, the vines set beans early and bear continuously until frost; only two vines should be allowed toa hill. Pkt. roc., pt. 15c., qt. goc., %pk. $1.10.

FORD’S MAMMOTH LIMA. Pods average 7 inches in length and 5 to6 beans to a pod, produced in clusters; quality the finest. Vines vigorous and productive. Pkt. 1oc., pt. 15c., qt. 30c., pk. $1.10.

LARGE WHITE LIMA. Beans large, ovoid and kidney-shaped and greenish white in color. Pkt. 10c., pt. 13c., qt. 25c., %pk. goc.

EDIBLE-PODDED POLE BEANS

DREER’S GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. Pods long and round, in clusters of 3 to 6; very productive. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 18 cts., qt. 35 Cts., 4pk. $1.25.

KENTUCKY WONDER, or OLD HOMESTEAD. Pods borne in clusters, deep green in color; round, and ofteng inches in length; tender, crisp and finest quality. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 15 cts , qe. gocts., %pk. $1.10.

LAZY WIFE. Very productive; pods green, 4 to 6 inches long, broad, thick, fleshy and entirely stringless; of rich, tender qual- ity. Pkt. toc., pt. 15c., qt. 30c., 4pk. $1.10.

WHITE CREASEBACK, or BEST OF ALL. Very productive, bearing in clusters ; pods silvery green, medium size, best quality. Pkt. to cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., %pk go cts.

HORTICULTURAL, or CRANBERRY. Good as a shell Bean, either green or dry; of good flavor. Pkt. 10 cts, pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts , %pk. go cts.

FRENCH ASPARAGUS, or YARD LONG. Pods 2or 3 feet long; tender, and of asparagus flavor. Pkt. 1octs., lb. 50 cts.

SCARLET RUNNER. With showy scar- let blossoms ; beans purplish, with black mark- ings; very ornamental. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., %pk. go cts.

Lazy Wiie Pole Bean

ASPARAG US (Spargel)

A bed once properly made and planted will last for years. Plenty of fertilizer should be well trenched into a depth of 2 feet or more. The roots should be planted as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared, set- ting them a foot apart in rows 2, 2% or 3 feet apart, with the crowns from 4 to 6 inches below the surface of the bed. Asparagus seed may be sown directly in the permanent bed and the plants thinned as they grow; or it may be sown elsewhere, and the seedlings transplanted the second year. An ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill, and produce about 300 plants. Fair crops may be expected the third year from seed.

COLOSSAL. Very large, deep green; stalks tender and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., %1b. 20c., lb. 60c.

BARR’S MAMMOTH. Stalks large; heads close and round. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %1b.20 cts., lb. 60 cts.

PALMETTO. Early; stalks fine in size and quality, regular in growth. Pkt. 5c., oz. 1oc., 4% tb 25c., 1b. 7oc.

COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE. Stalks pure white. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., 4lb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. By planting Asparagus roots instead of the seeds, a year or more of time can be si saved in getting the shoots ready for table or market. They can be planted at any time within 6 or 8 weeks Barr’s Asparagus of the opening of spring. See Vegetable Plants.

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This delicious vegetable may be enjoyed from early summer until frost if the proper varieties are selected and planted for succession at intervals of every two weeks until the middle of July. If the seed is planted too early, before the ground becomes warm, it is liable to decay. Plant in hills 3 or 4 feet apart each way, five to six kernels to a hill; or in rows 4 or 5 feet apart, scattering the seeds thinly in the rows. The taller-growing the variety, the richer should be the soil and the wider the space allowed for development. One quart will plant 200 hills.

If to be sent by mail, add 10 cents per quart for postage. 10-cent packets of all kinds sent postpaid

GOLDEN BANTAM. Very early and of finest quality ; ears small, grains golden yellow; very productive. Pkt. rocts., pt. 18 cts., qt. 35 cts., %pk. $1.25.

EXTRA-EARLY ADAMS. Nota Sugar Corn, but grown for table use because of its earli- ness. Plant dwarf; ears short. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 10 cts., qt. 20cts., %pk. 75 cts.

FIRST OF ALL. Stalks short; ears set quite low, of fair size, and well filled with large, reddish grains. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 10 cts., qt. 20cts., }¢pk. 75 cts.

13. WHITE CORY. Similar to First of All, except that the kernels are white. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. Io cts., qt. 20 cts., %pk. 75 cts. =

4. PERRY’S HYBRID. Valuable early market variety. Ears large and ready for use quite early. Pkt. to cts., pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., %pk. 75 cts.

10. KENDALL’S EARLY GIANT. A week later than Cory, and much larger. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 1o cts., qt. 20 cts., %pk. 75 cts.

8. EARLY CHAMPION. Ears size of Concord, but earlier; 1o- to 12-rowed. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. go cts.

12. CROSBY’S EARLY. A second-early; ears 10- and 12-rowed; quality excellent. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. Io cts., qt. 20 cts., %pk. 75 cts.

11. MAMMOTH WHITE CORY. Cobs and corn white; grains large and of good quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 1octs., qt 20 cts., %pk. 75 cts.

9. SHAKERS’ EARLY. Ears large and of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 10 cts-, qt. 20 cts., pk. 75 cts.

7%. RUSSELL’S PROLIFIC. Ears are large, well shaped and filled, and of the best quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., 42pk. go cts.

6. EARLY EVERGREEN. Similar to Evergreen, but earlier. Quality the best. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. Io cts., qt. 20 cts., %pk. 75 cts.

3. EARLY MAMMOTH. Two weeks earlier than Late Mammoth; ears as long, but more tapering. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. Io cts., qt. 20 cts., pk. 75 cts. :

5. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. Ears of good size and well filled with deep, white grains of delicious quality. Cobssmall. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., %pk. go cts.

2. STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. Grown more than any other sort. Ears large, with deep, sugary grains; remains fit for use a long time. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., “pk. 75 cts.

1. LATE MAMMOTH. Among the best large-eared sorts. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 10 cts., qt: 20 : ; whe 2 cts., pk. 75 cts.

Duke of York Pea (See page 5) MELROSE. Second early; ears large and quality fine. Pkt. 1oc., pt. 1oc., qt. 20c., Pk. 75¢-

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SWEET CORN, continued

EARLY SHEFFIELD. Early and hardy. Ears of good sizeand quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 1octs., qt. 20 cts , pk. 75 cts.

STABLER’S EARLY. Large for an early Corn, sweet and of fine flavor. Pkt.1o0cts., pt 10 cts., qt. 20cts., %pk. 75 cts.

MOORE’S CONCORD. Comes in after Perry’s Hybrid. Quality excellent; ears large and full. Pkt.10 cts., pt. 10 cts., qt. 20cts., %pk. 75 cts.

BLACK MEXICAN. Grains deep bluish purple, of delicious quality; medium early. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 1oc., qt. 20c., pk. 75c.

METROPOLITAN. Large for an early Corn; 9 inches long and 10-and12-rowed. Quality excellent. Pkt. 10cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., %pk. go cts.

SQUANTUM. Medium early; ears 12-rowed and deep in the grain; sweetandtender. Pkt. 1rocts., pt. 13c., qt. 25c ,!2pk. goc.

ROSLYN HYBRID. A medium late, large-eared variety of very superior quality. Pkt. ro cts., pt. 1oc., qt. 20c., %pk. 75c.

WHITE EVERGREEN (BURPEE’S). Possesses to an intensified degree all the qualities of Stowell’s Evergreen, and in addition has the valuable characteristic of being pure white. The finest Sweet Corn yet introduced. Pkt. Io cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., %pk. go cts.

PEAS cain

All{smooth-seeded Peas may be planted as early in the spring as the soil can be prepared for them, being very hardy. Sow for the first crop as early as practica- ble, and for

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weeks until June. Late sowings, however, do not yield so well as early ones. Sow in

drills about 2 to 3 inches deep, and from 2to 4 feet apart, according to variety, taller

sorts requiring more room than dwarf ones. Dwarf Peas require a very rich soil, while

tall ones thrive best in rather thin ground. The latter are frequently sown in double

rows, with the brush, or support of some kind, between them. Wrinkled Peas are not

so hardy as the smooth sorts, and should not be sown quite as early, but are superior to

them in quality, more delicate in flavor, and remain longer in season. One quart of seed will plant about Ioo feet of drill.

For Peas to be sent by mail, add postage at the rate of 8 cts. per pint, 15 cts. per quart, to prices given. Wrinkled varieties are marked with a star

ALASKA. 48 days; 2% feet. Pods small, but well filled with plump, excellent, dark green peas. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., %pk. go cts.

SUNOL. sodays. An improved strain of the First and Best. Pods larger; more productive and uniform in maturing. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., %pk. go cts.

SURPRISE. 50 days; 2% feet. Vines thickly set with round, well-filled pods, 2% to 3 inches long; peas tender and sweet. Pkt. Ilo cts., pt. 15c , qt. 30c., %pk. $1.10.

NOTT’S EXCELSIOR.* 55 days; 1 foot. The finest dwarf Pea in cultivation. Pods closely packed with large peas of fine flavor; vigorous and prolific. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., %pk. $1.10.

EXTRA-EARLY TELEPHONE.* 56 days; 2% feet. Combines earliness with the size and quality of the best of the later sorts. The pods are of the same size and quality as the Telephone, and are ready to pick one week after the earliest. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. g4octs., 4pk. $1.50.

THOS. LAXTON. 60 days. Pods large, long, and deep green in color; seed wrinkled, sweet and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 25 cts., qt. 45 cts., %pk. $1.75.

HARBINGER. A very early dwarf variety, slightly larger in pods than Nott’s Excelsior ; very early and of the finest quality. Pkt. 1oc., pt. 18c., qt. 35c., pk. $1.25.

PREMIUM GEM.* 59 days; 15 inches. Early and superior wrinkled Pea; pods abundant; peas tender, sweet and good. Pkt. 10 cts , pt 15 cts., qt. gocts., %pk. $1.10.

DUKE OF YORK.* 67 days; 3% feet. Pods very large, well filled with large dark green peas of excellent flavor. A heavy yielder, and one of the most desirable medium early sorts. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., %pk. $1.10.

HORSFORD’S MARKET-GARDEN.* 70 days; 2 feet. Very productive; best quality. Considered one ofthe most valuable varieties. Pkt. Ioc., pt.13c., qt. 25c., %pk goc. Extra-Early Telephone Peas

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PEAS, continued

DWARF TELEPHONE, or DAISY.* 70 days; 1% feet. Pods large, handsome, well filled, often containing ro peas of the largest size; tender and delicious. Very produc- tive. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 18 cts., qt. 35 cts., %pk. $1.25.

TELEGRAPH.* 67 days; 3% feet. Resembles Telephone, except that the peas are deeper green and the vines more productive. Pods large and showy. Pkt. to cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., %pk. go cts. i

TELEPHONE.* 71 days; 3% feet. Pods and peas very large and showy, the latter being very sweetand rich; very productive. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts, %pk. goc.

DUKE OF ALBANY .* 74 days; 3 feet. Pods large and produced in great abun- dance. Resembles Telephone, but is more dwarf. First among the large-podded late sorts. Pkt. Io cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., #2pk. 90 cts.

CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.* 78 days; 4 feet. Very fine quality. Pkt. to cts., pt. 13 cts., qt. 25 cts., %pk. go cts.

ADMIRAL DEWEY. 80 days; 3% feet. A heavy cropper and of the finest quality. Pods of the largest size. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., }2pk. $1.10.

PRIDE OF THE MARKET. 80 days; 2% to3 feet. Handsome large, dark green pods, well filled with large peas of the finest quality. Pkt. roc., pt. 18c., qt. 35c , *pk. $1.25.

BLACK MARROWFAT. 84 days; 4% ft. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 1oc., qt. 20c., %pk. 7oc. WHITE MARROWFAT. 84 days; 4% feet. Pkt. 1octs., pt. 1oc., qt. 20c., 4pk. 7oc. MAMMOTH-PODDED MELTING SUGAR. In this variety the entire pod is

cooked, being sweet, tender and stringless, and makes a delicious dish; pods 5 to 6 inches long and 1% inches wide; plant very tall; crop late. Pkt. 1o0c., pt. 20c., qt. 4oc., pk. $1.50.

To obtain in succession a crop of fine Peas, plant at one time Extra-Early Telephone, Duke of York and Duke of Albany.

THE BEST GARDEN BEETS

(Salatriiben)

The soil best suited to the Beet is a deep, light and rich loam. For very early crops, the seed is sown in hotbeds, and the seedlings are transplanted tothe open ground. For main crop, the seed is sown outside as soon as the soil is in good condition, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart, and covered about an inch deep; the plants are thinned to stand 4 or 5 inches apart in the rows. For winter crops, sow seed in June, in drills, as for early Beets. An ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill; five or six pounds an acre.

CROSBY IMPROVED. An improved Egyptian; its roots are thicker, smoother, and ofbetter shape. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4lb. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts.

EGYPTIAN. An early sort; can be planted very closely. Medium size and dark crimson color. Pkt. § cts., oz. 10 cts., 41b. 20 cts., Ib. 60 cts.

Duke of Albany Peas CRIMSON GLOBE. A very early globe variety; roots very smooth and handsome ; flesh and skin deep

red; of best quality. Pkt. 5 cts, oz. 10 cts., 4lb. 25 cts., lb. 7octs.

ECLIPSE. Roots globe-shaped, deep red, with sweet, fine-grained flesh. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Yb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts.

EDMAND’S BLOOD TURNIP. Round, smooth and uniform in shape. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Tocts., %lb. 20 cts., lb 60 cts.

DETROIT BLOOD TURNIP. Roots globular or ovoid; flesh dark red and tender; foliage small. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4% 1b. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts.

DEWING’S BLOOD TURNIP. Roots long, round and smooth; blood-red flesh, marked by light rings. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 44lb. 20 cts., Ib. 60 cts.

ELECTRIC. Early, globe-shaped and uniform; flesh dark red and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4 1b. 25 cts., lb. 70 cts.

BECKERT’S PERFECTION BLOOD TURNIP. Not early, but admirably adapted for main crop and for winter storage. The Beet is almost a perfect globe shape, with small tap-roots ; its tendencies are to grow only to medium size. Flesh dark crimson, and remains tender and brittle after a season’s growth. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 30 cts., Ib. $1.

SEIF BLOOD TURNIP. A very popular local variety ; not a strictly early Beet, but one of the best for main crop; deep red in color, and remains tender even when attaining the largest size. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 1octs , 4lb. 30 cts., Ib. $1.

LONG SMOOTH BLOOD. Half-long deep red roots; flesh firm, juicy and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., %lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts.

SWISS CHARD (Sea-Kale Beet). Grown for its tender, succulent tops,

which are prepared for the table like spinach or asparagus. Pkt.5 cts., oz. Io cts., Yb. 20 cts , Ib. 60 cts.

BAERS LAWN GRASS SEED.—If you desire a perfect lawn, use our Evergreen Lawn Seed. See inside of back cover for same and for directions how to make a lawn. Crimson Globe Beet

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FIELD BEETS FOR STOCK FEEDING

Grown for stock feeding, they form very wholesome and nutritious food. Of special value for feeding to cows, as they greatly increase the flow of milk. Theseed should be dropped about 2 inches apart, in drills 2 feet apart, and the plants thinned so that there will be 12 or 16 inches between them. From five

oD, to eight pounds of seed are required to sow an acre.

GIANT LONG RED MANGEL. Heavy cropper. Roots long and thick, with rose and white flesh, and grow partly above ground.

GIANT INTERMEDIATE. Heavy producer.

ORANGE GLOBE. Large, orange- colored, oval variety. Good on shallow soil.

GOLDEN TANKARD. Has large and handsome roots, and grows partly above the ground. Flesh bright yellow.

RED-TOP SUGAR BEET. Com- bines with heavy yield a good percentage of sugar ; white flesh.

Mangel Beet in quantities of 5 lbs. and over at 30 cts. per lb. Prices of all the above Field Beets, oz. 5 cts., 4 ozs. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts.; postpaid, 43 cts.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Rojentohl)

The seed should be sown in April or May, and the plants cultivated like cabbage ; the heads are improved by frost. An ounce of seed will produce 2,000 plants.

DWARF IMPROVED. Dwarf, with small, solid, tender heads, growing ver ’ i i close along the stem. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts a is : Bockert's. veriection Bloods Turnip Beet

(See preceding page)

CORN SALAD (Gammer Salat)

Sow the seed thickly in shallow drills in September, and firm the soil well down above it, if the weather be dry. Highly appreciated, and much grown where other salads and lettuces do not succeed. An ounce of seed will sow a bed 20 feet square.

LARGE-SEEDED. Has large, tender leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4Ib- 25 cts., lb. 70 cts.

ROSETTE-SHAPED. Forms compact stalks, with deep green leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Io cts., 4 1b. 30 cts., 1b. go cts.

Swiss Chard (See preceding page)

WATER AND UPLAND CRESS (RKreffe)

The leaves form excellent spicy spring salads, and are also used for garnishing. Pepper Grass should be sown =, thickly in shallow drills in early y spring, and at intervals for con- tinued supply, as it soon runs to seed.

WATER CRESS. Small, oval leaves; very tender, crisp Pee ers Z and pleasantly spicy when young. Corn Salad Plants of prostrate habit. A per- ennial aquatic, which grows well in any running stream. Pkt. 5 cts. oz. 30 cts., lb. go cts.

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UPLAND. Seed of this species may be sown anywhere in moist places in spring or fall. Leaves broad, crisp, tender and good for salads; plant a perennial. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %lb. 6o cts.

EXTRA CURLED, or PEPPER GRASS. Of pleasant, pungent flavor; the leaves can be cut severaltimes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Yb. 25 cts.

DANDELION (arvebtum)

_ An early spring salad. Sow early in spring in drills 12 inches apart, and thin out to 6 inches in the rows.

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IMPROVED FRENCH. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., ¥Ib. $1.10. Extra Curled Cress

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CABBAGE SEED

Seed sown in hotbed or greenhouse about February 15 will give plants large enough to transplant into hotbeds about March Io. Set them 2 or 3 inches apart each way, and as soon as they become well established remove the glass for part of the day, to harden them for final transplanting into the open ground, in- creasing the exposure daily until April 10 or 20, when the final transplanting may be made. Plants for this early crop need not stand further apart than 1% x2 feet. For late crops, sow seeds in April or May, and transplant to the open ground when large enough, setting the plants up to the first leaf, and 2x3 feet apart. Itis important that the plants should not stand thick in the seed-beds, as this would induce weak, slender plants. To insure large, solid heads of Cabbage, the soil must be plowed deep and made veryrich. Theinsects which molest them should be kept in check with remedies which seem most efficacious in the locality. Crops of Cabbage should not be grown for a num- ber of years on the same ground, on account of club-root.

EXTRA-EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Best early variety. Heads of medium size, pyramidal, pointed, firm and solid, with few outside leaves; uniform in size and time of ma- turing, and of good quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4Ib. 75 cts.

LARGE JERSEY WAKEFIELD, or CHARLESTON. A selection from the above, and todays later, with heads rounded and twice as large. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 1b. 75 cts.

EARLY WINNIGSTADT. Conical heads of fair size. One of the best early Cabbages. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 4b. 50c.

EARLY SPRING. Heads very uniform and solid. Ma- tures with Early Wakefield. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., %1b. 75c.

EARLY EXPRESS. Very early; small conical heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %1b. 60 cts.

EARLY ALLHEAD. The best of the flat-headed early summer Cabbages. Heads roundish flat, very solid and grows uniform in size and form, sure-heading and adaptable to many soils; equally as good as a winter Cabbage. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4%1b. 60 cts. ;

EARLY SUMMER. Heads large, solid, roundish, flat ; stand a long while after maturity without bursting. Pkt. 5 cts, oz. 20 cts., %lb. 60 cts.

ENKHUIZEN’S GLORY. Second early, producing fine, large, round, ball-shaped heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 75 cts.

ALL-SEASONS. Almost as early as Early Summer; heads larger and quite thick through; good for early and late crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4%1b. 60 cts.

SUCCESSION. A week later than Early Summer, with heads much larger. Good for early or late use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts , 4b. 6o cts.

SUREHEAD. The heads are of Flat Dutch type, uniform in shape and size, solid and heavy. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 4% lb. 60c.

THE LUPTON. Slightly earlier than the Flat Dutch, and of morecompact growth. Heads large; stalksshort; color dark green. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4 lb. 60 cts.

FOTTLER’S BRUNSWICK. The heads often weigh from 20 to 25 pounds, and are hard and solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %1b. 60 cts.

SELECT LARGE LATE FLAT DUTCH. Anexcellent keeping variety; more extensively grown for main crops than any other sort. Heads large, broad, roundish flat, solid and of good quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20cts., 41b. 60 cts.

AUTUMN KING. Late; sure-heading; heads of enor- mous size, yet regular and uniform. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., %1b. 60c.

DANISH BALLHEAD, or HOLLANDER. Heads of medium size, round and very solid; matures late, and is a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., “1b. 75 cts.

PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY. Heads large, solid, with finely curled, close, wrinkled leaves of cauliflower flavor ; a good keeping winter Cabbage. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ¥\%4 |b. 60 cts.

EARLY ERFURT SAVOY. Long extended heads, and very heavy; quality fine. Pkt. 1octs.

RED SAVOY. Quality superior tothe Green or Yellow- green Savoys; medium early and a good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts.

MAMMOTH ROCK RED. A select late strain of red Cab- bage, with very large and solid heads. This is the kousekeep- er’s favorite Cabbage for pickling. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 41b. 75¢.

ZENITH DARK RED. Solid; thin ribbed heads of me- Select Late Flat Dutch dium size and exceedingly dark red color. Pkt. 5c., 0z. 75¢.

Perfection Drumhead Savoy

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CAULIFLOWER

(Blumentohl)

How to Grow Fine Cauliflower. Culture for Cauliflower and cabbages is essentially the same, but to the former extra care given in applying fertilizers and moisture well repays the gardener. Sow the seeds for early and late crops as directed for cabbage, but do not set the early plants in the open field too soon, for if too much stunted by severe frosts they begin to form heads before they are strong enough to develop them well. Plants which have not headed before winter sets in may be stored in a cool cellar or coldframe, and will form heads there without any further attention. A deep, loamy soil, with a substratum of moisture during dry weather, is most suitable for the Cauliflower. An ounce of seed will produce about 1,500 plants.

BECKERT’S EARLY SNOWBALL. Produces large, handsome heads, measuring 8 to 10 inches across; pure snowy white, close, compact and of the finest quality. The stalks are short, of compact growth, and can be planted closely. It is extra-early, a very certain header, and equally good for a late crop. Unsurpassed by any strain offered. Pkt. 20 cts., Y%oz. 90 cts., 0z. $3 50.

DANISH GIANT. A very large-heading, medium to late variety ; curds dense, solid and pure white; a sure cropper. Pkt. 20 cts., %oz. 90 cts., oz. $3.50.

EXTRA-EARLY ERFURT. The plants may be de- pended upon to form large, firm white heads very early. Pkt. 15 cts., 4%0z. 75 cts., oz. $3.75.

_EXTRA-EARLY PARIS. Large leaves and large, firm white heads. Pkt. 1octs., 4%oz. 20 cts., oz. 75 cts.

ALGIERS. Late, sure-heading; the heads are good in color and quality and long-keeping. Pkt. 10c., 4%0z. 20¢., 0z. 75¢.

LENORMAND’S SHORT-STEM. A late variety; good heads, with close, uniform curds. Pkt. 5 cts , 4oz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. VEITCH’S AUTUMN GIANT. White, large, firm heads. Pkt. 5 cts., %oz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts.

CELERY

Celery can be grown on any garden soil, but is finest on deep, mel- low bottom land. Seed for early crops should be sown in hotbeds about March 15. The plants may either be thinned to give them room to grow, or transplanted to another bed to grow until it is time to plant them in the open ground. For main crop, seed should be sown in the open air as soon as the soil and air are warm enough. They should be covered lightly, or merely pressed into the earth with a board if the soil is fine and mellow. The seed-bed must be kept free from weeds, and well watered in dry weather. When the plants are large enough, transplant them to shallow trenches or furrows, from 4 to 6 feet apart, according to the variety grown, setting the plants 6 inches apart in the rows and pressing the soil firmly around them. Blanching consists of drawing earth up to the stalks at intervals of about two weeks, until all but the tops of the plants arecovered. Celery may be kept for win- ter use in pits or cellars, or in deep, narrow trenches, in a dry situation; the latter must be covered with boards, with sufficient soil and manure on top to keep out the frost, leaving openings for ventilation in mild weather at short distances. An ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants.

GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. Stalks beautiful golden yel- low. Plants semi-dwarf and vigorous, with large, ribbed and rounded stalks which are quite crisp andtender. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 4 1b. $1.30.

WHITE PLUME. Easily blanched, and one of the very hand- somest sorts grown. In large plants the stalks, hearts and inner leaves become white without any blanching. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Yb. 70 cts.

SNOW WHITE. Of the White Plume class, but is still more easily blanched, of a purer white, of more vigorous growth. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 25 cts., %lb. go cts.

GOLDEN DWARF. One of the best; hearts and inner leaves a beautiful golden yellow when blanched; the stalks are solid, crisp and nutty in flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4%1b. 60 cts.

GIANT PASCAL. Stalks broad, thick and about 2 feet high; blanch quickly; rich, nutty flavor; tender, crisp and stringless. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %lb. 6octs.

PERFECTION HEARTWELL. Heart large and close-grow- ing; crisp, tender, keeping until quite late. One of the best. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ¥%1b. 60 cts.

Beckert’s Early Snowball Cauliflower

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New York Thornless Eggplant

CELERY, continued

BECKERT’S PERFECTION WINTER. Grows toa good size; very brittle, and white in color. For solidity, crispness and fine nutty flavor, it is unsurpassed; its most valuable recommendation to growers is its remarkable keeping qualities, as it can be kept easily until spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4 1b. $1.10.

WINTER QUEEN. Of medium height and strong, robust growth; stalks thick and heavy, with numerous hearts; perfectly solid, rich and delicious nutty flavor; a fine winter keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., %1b. goc.

THE SCHUMACHER. Immense size, solid and crisp, firm golden yellow heart; a fine keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz 15 cts., 1b. 55 cts.

Golden Seli-blanching Celery

_ PERLE LE GRANDE. Its beautiful full golden heart and rich nutty flavor are unsurpassed by any other sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 41b. 55 cts.

BOSTON MARKET. Of dwarf, branching habit, solid, crisp and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts , 4lb. 55 cts.

MAJOR CLARK’S FINE SOLID RED. A splendid red variety of robust, compact, medium growth, forming very solid hearts which blanch easily ; extremely crisp and of fine flavor. Pkt. Io cts., oz. 35 cts., %lb. $1 30.

EG G PLANT (Gierh flanze)

Sow the seed in hotbeds early in March, transplant to small pots and plunge them in the same beds; this is to make them strong and stocky. They should not be planted out until May or June, when the weather becomes warm and settled, as cool nights and wet weather will check their growth. Set the plants in rows 3 feet apart each way and give them thorough cultivation, drawing the earth up to the stems when they are about a foot high. Repeated sow- ings are sometimes necessary, as the seed does not germinate freely without strong and uniform heat. An ounce of seed will produce 1,000 plants.

NEW YORK IMPROVED THORNLESS. The leading variety ; strong and productive in habit. The fruits are deep pur- ple, large, smooth, free from thorns; flesh white, tender, of delicate flavor. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 30 cts.

Wie by BLACK BEAUTY. Fruit broad and thick, lustrous purplish : : —— black color; very productive, of excellent quality. Slightly earlier Winter Queen Celery than the preceding. Pkt. lo cts., oz qo cts.

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CARROTS

(Miobhren )

Carrots succeed best on heavy loam, which pref- erably should have been well fertilized the previous year, as fresh manure often causes the roots to grow pronged and misshapen. Sow theseed as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared, firming the soil down over them. An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow an acre.

EARLY SCARLET HORN. For early crop. Roots are about 3 inches long, and of very good quality. Pkt 5 cts , oz. 1octs., %1b. 25 cts , lb. 75 cts.

HALF-LONG POINTED. The roots are intermediate in size between Early Horn and Long Orange ; smooth bright orange; well flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Io cts., %1b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.

HALF-LONG STUMP-ROOTED. Much-like the Half-Long Pointed, ex- cept that the roots have the stump form. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \¥Ib. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.

NEW YORK MARKET. Sym- metrical shape, small core, crisp, ten- der and sweet; one of the best. Pkt 5 cts., oz. Io cts., 4 1b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.

CHANTENAY. Handsome roots, broad-shouldered, smooth and more

é uniform than the Danvers. Of superior : NS ee fl Meets cts., oz. 10 cts, Ylb. é Half-Long Lue Carrots pis Ib. 75 oe ie Half-Long Pointed Carrots

HALF-LONG LUC. A very symmetrical half-long stump- ST. VALERY INTERMEDIATE. Thick-shouldered, inter- rooted variety. Early, very productive, of fine quality. Pkt.5cts., | mediate in length between the Half-Long and Long Orange varie- oz. to cts., %1b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. ties. Flesh rich orange color and of finest quality. Pkt.5 cts., oz.

DANVERS HALF-LONG. The roots are smooth, thick and | 1° ‘tS: 4b. 25 cts., Ib. 75 cts. intermediate between Short Horn and Long Orange inform. Pkt. IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. Extensively grown; good 5 cts., oz. 10cts., 4% 1b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. and heavy in yield. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.

CELERIAC, or TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY (Snotten Setterie)

Sow in early spring; transplant the seedlings in May. They will be ready for cooking in October, and may be preserved in dry sand for use during winter. Celeriac is said to be as fine a nerve tonic as celery, and can be grown in many sections where celery culture is practically impossible. The roots have almost the same flavor as the crispest white celery stalks, while they keep much longer than celery. An ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants.

PRAGUE GIANT. Roots are very large. When young they are quite tender and marrow-like, having a very fine flavor and cooking quickly. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4% 1b. 60 cts.

CHICORY (Cich orie)

_ _Sow early in spring, in good, mellow soil and in drills half an inch deep and 12 inches apart.

LARGE-ROOTED MAGDEBURG. The leaves, when blanched, make an excellent salad. Pkt. 5c., oz. 1octs , ¥%lb. 30 cts.

“MILLTRACK” MUSHROOM SPAWN

Our brand of Spawn has been celebrated for many years. It is manufactured under a peculiar process known exclusively to the manufacturer, and, when once used, no gar- dener will willingly take toany other kind. One chief feature of its superiority is the extraordinary length of time it continues to produce Mushrooms. Lb. 15 cts.; by mail, 25 cts.; 10 lbs. $1. Pamphlet on culture free with order.

‘*Mushrooms, How to Grow Them.’’ (Falconer.) $1.50,

, postpaid. MARTYNIA

(GemsSenhorn)

The seed-pods are excellent for pickling if gathered when tender = ~ and about half-grown. Sow the seed in May, in rows3 feet apart, | Tas ames ee L~ Mushrooms and thin the plants to stand 2feet apart in the rows. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c. Prague Giant Celeriac

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Choice Vegetable Seeds

Cucumbers

(Gurte)

The seed cannot be planted in the open ground before the weather has become warm and settled, and the ground mellow and light. Plant the seeds in well-enriched hills about 4 feet apart each way, and as soon as all danger from insects is over thin the plants to leave four of the strongest in each hill. For suc- cession, sow at intervals of every two weeks until midsummer. Ex- tra-early crops are grown by plant- ing the seed in hotbeds in April, upon pieces of sod turned upside down, and removing them to hills in open ground as soon as the weather is warm enough. For pickles, sow seed from the middle of June until the middle of July. The vines bear longer if the fruits are gathered as soon as they are large enough; their strength issoon exhausted by ripening fruits. An ounce of seed will plant roo hills; 2 pounds will plant an acre.

FORCING WHITE SPINE. A selected strain of White Spine. Fruit large, green, medium thick, holds its color well. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts.

IMPROVED WHITE SPINE. Early and productive. Fruit medium size, good shape, light green, with a few white spines on the surface. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 1octs., %1b. 30 cts.

ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE. Very prolific and early; fruit large and smooth, much used for forcing. but equally desira- ble for outdoor culture. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 30 cts.

EXTRA-LONG WHITE SPINE. Smooth, dark green, at- taining a length of Io to 12 inches; regular in form and size. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %1b. 30 cts.

EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE. fruit long, deep green and retains its color. Mlb. 30 cts.

BENNETT WHITE SPINE. Early, of good size and form; retains its glossy green color for a long time. Pkt. 5 cts. oz. Io cts., Y 1b. 30 cts.

FORDHOOK FAMOUS. Fruits very long, smooth and dark green; very productive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %lb. 4o cts.

IMPROVED LONG GREEN. The leading long-growing sort, and excellent for pickles. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 30 cts.

COOL AND CRISP. early and productive.

Productive and early; Pkt. 5 cts., oz. to cts.,

Fruit long and cylindrical, dark green, Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., 4%1b. 30 cts.

Large Green Curled Endive

Improved Long Green Cucumber

EMERALD. Fruit very dark green, long, straight, smooth and quite free from warts orspines. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Io cts., Y lb. 30 cts.

JERSEY PICKLING. Wonderfully productive and the fruits are rich deep green, small and very uniform in size. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % 1b. 30 cts.

CHICAGO, or WESTERFIELD PICKLE. Fruits are deep green, of medium length, pointed at the ends. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4%1b. 30 cts.

JAPANESE CLIMBING. Fruits almost almost straight, large, and from 12 to 16 inches long; skin dark green, flesh thick. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 41b. 30 cts.

WEST INDIA GHERKIN. Small, rough, prickly fruits, used for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ¥%1b. 30 cts.

ENGLISH FRAME CUCUMBERS

These varieties are used for forcing. They can be grown in hotbeds or houses where the temperature does not fall below 65° at night. The fruits are long, smooth and handsome, frequently growing from 20 to 30 inches long.

Improved Telegraph. Pkt. 25 cts. Improved Sion House. Pkt. 25 cts. Duke of Edinburgh. Pkt. 25 cts.

ENDIVE aniivie)

This is an important fall and winter salad. For early, the seed should besown in April, in drills 15 inches apart, and the seedlings thinned to stand 12 inches apart in the rows. Sowings for the main crop may be made in June and July, as the vegetable is used principally in fall and winter. The inner leaves are blanched by tying the tips of the outer ones together, or by laying boards over the plants. An ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.

LARGE GREEN CURLED. Dark green leaves, beautifully curled, and when blanched very crisp and tender; ready for use earlier than other sorts. Pkt. 5c., 0z. 25c.

BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN. The broad, thick leaves make excellent salads when blanched. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

WHITE CURLED. Has tender, curly leaves of silvery green. Pkt. 5c., 0z. 20c.

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KALE, or BORECOLE

(Kraustohl )

The leaves are of delicate flavor; quite hardy, and improved rather than injured by frost. Will grow in almost any soil. An ounce of seed will sow about 200 feet of drill.

DWARF GERMAN GREENS (Siberian Kale). Generally sown broadcast, but can be sown in drills afoot apart in August, and the plants treated like spinach; ready for use in fall or early spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1o cts., 41b. 20 cts.

DWARF CURLED GREEN SCOTCH. Seldom exceeds 18 inches in height, but rounds out to a diameter of 3 feet under good cultivation. Theleaves are bright green, tender and elegantly curled. One of the best grown. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1o cts , Yb. 25 cts.

“TALL CURLED GREEN SCOTCH. Unusually hardy, growing 2 feet or

more in height, with recurved, spreading, deep green, curly leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. to cts., 4 lb. go cts.

MOSBACH. In height between the two preceding. Leaves bent upward; light yellow-green in color; very curled; white narrow ribs; very showy. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %1b. 50 cts.

SEA KALE

Grown for its bleached stems, which are prepared like asparagus. Sow in drills 1 inch deep and 2 feet apart; thin out to 6 inches in the rows; the following spring plant in hills 3 feet apart. Pkt. 10 cts., 0z. 30 cts.

KOHLRABI (Roblvabi}

Very palatable when pre- pared forthe table liketurnips. If the weather is favorable the seed should be sown in April, in rows 18 inches apart, and the seedlings thinned to stand a foot apirt for White Giant. and 6 to 8 inches apart for other sorts. They are fit for use when 3 or 4 inches in diameter. For late crops, sow seeds in June or July. An ounce of seed will produce about 2,500 plants.

VERY EARLY WHITE VIENNA. The earliest sort. The plants grow rapidly, have small foliage, and mature their fine, round, white bulbs quite early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. This variety differs from the above mainly in the color of its roots, which are bluish purple. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

Very Early White Vienna Kohlrabi

GREEN GIANT. A late, very large-growing sort, with immense bulbs, stems and leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

.Curled Mosbach Kale

LEEKS (gaus)

Used for seasoning soups and boiling with meats. The seed should be sown in hotbeds in eariy spring, and the seedlings transplanted later to the open ground, 8 inches apart, in rows from 12 to 15 inches apart. For a winter supply, sow seed in the open ground in early spring, and thin the seedlings until they have room for development, or transplant them as above. Store like celery for winter. An ounce of seed will sow about 100 feet of drill.

LONDON FLAG. The variety most extensively cultivated. Stalks early and large. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Yb. 45 cts.

MUSSELBURGH. Broad, spreading leaves and very large stalks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4% 1b. 70 cts.

GIANT CARENTAN. Stalks thick, short, hardy, mild-flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %1b. 70 cts.

ROUEN WINTER. Stalks very large, hardy, late-keeping, and lighter green than in other sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20cts., %lb. 70 cts.

LONG MEZIERES WINTER. Largeand hardy ; especially adapted for late keeping. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20cts., Y%1b. 70 cts.

MUSTARD (Geni)

The young and tender leaves of the Mustard are greatly relished as salads or when cooked like spinach. The seed should be sown in shallow drills as early as he ground can be prepared in spring, and the leaves cut when several inches long.

WHITE. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %1b. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts.

‘ GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., “Ib. 15 cts., . 50 cts.

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LETTUCE (Garten Salat)

Seed for the first outdoor crop is usually sown in hotbeds in February, and the seedlings transplanted to the garden in April, 8 to 12 inches apart, in rows 12 inches apart. For a succession until frost, sow in drills in the open ground at intervals of every twoor three weeks, and thin the plants to stand 6to8 inches apart For plants to force in hotbeds from November until spring, sow seed in hotbeds in the fall, and cover up as winter approaches, until the plants are required for use. Or the seed may be sown in hotbeds early in winter and the seedlings transplanted when large enough into fine and well-prepared garden soil. Half an ounce of seed will sow too feet of drill, and produce about 1,500 plants.

BECKERT’S GOLDEN CURLED. The very best for early MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. Enormous heads. spring and summer crops. Grows rapidly, resists heat well, and | Adapted for early and late crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %lb. 45 cts.

forms immense, tender heads of nicely curled, light yellow leaves of MARKET-GARDENERS’ PRIVATE STOCK. A selected Ehejbest quality pe biet 5 icts-j07430)cis 7 al joojcts: strain. Solid, large heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4%lb. 45 cts. BECKERT’S BROWN CURLED, or CHARTIER. Closely MAMMOTH SALAMANDER resembling the above, except in color. Grown under glass the > leaves are a soft greenish white; but grown in the open air they take on a bronze cast, still remaining very crisp and tender. Pkt. WHITE CHAVIGNE. Forms a very full head, made up of

A Seed Crop of Black simpson Lettuce

Immense heads; withstands heat toan unusual degree. Pkt. 5 cts, oz. 15 cts, %lb. 45 cts.

5 cts , oz. 30 cts., %1b. 90 cts. large, well-rounded leaves, which are coarsely savoyed. Pkt. 5 I BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Grows very rapidly, withstand. | C'S 0% 75 Ct8-» 41D. 45 cts. ; ing heat and drought unusually well, and forming large, bushy IMMENSITY. Heads of immense size and solid; quality excel- stalks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4lb. 45 cts. lent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %1b. 45 cts. GRAND RAPIDS. Superb for forcing. Leaves light green, GOLDEN GATE. Produces very large and solid creamy yel- much crimped and frilled. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., W%lb. 45 cts. low heads; crisp andtender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4lb. 45 cts.

CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Heads solid, crisp, tender and or creamy yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %lb. 45 cts.

DEFIANCE. One of the best summer varieties; heads large and solid. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 15 cts., 4b. 45 cts.

HANSON. Large heads; leaves green, light yellow within sweet and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %lb. 45 cts.

THE MORSE. Outer leaves light green, inner leaves blanched

to a beautiful yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 41b. 45 cts. SHORTT TIL, SON WORE GAB RAGH 4 : : or - Outside leaves WHITE STAR. Grows large and rapidly; the leaf is broad, deep green; heads hard, white, crisp; of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.,

thick and top frilled. Pkt.5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4b. 45 cts. oz. 15 cts., %lb. 45 cts.

BIG BOSTON. The solidity and large size of the heads make DEACON. Heads large, solid, light green, of fine quality. Pkt. this of great value for forcing and general crops. Pkt. 5 cts., 0Z. || 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4b. 45 cts.

ts., 4lb. ts. ‘ F Fe a BOSTON MARKET. A favorite for forcing. Small, compact heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ¥% lb. 45 cts.

HOTHOUSE. Grows very rapidly; is a sure header. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4%1b. 45 cts.

GOLDEN QUEEN. Fine for forcing; very early; heads small andround. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20cts., 4lb. 70 cts.

HARDY GREEN WINTER. Best for standing out in winter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %1b. 45 cts.

EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Sown broadcast and gathered when quite young. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.. Y1b. 45 cts.

BROWN DUTCH. Leaves green, tinged brown; heads solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %1b. 45 cts.

REICHNER’S BUTTER. Heads large and solid; ine forcer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 41b. 45 cts.

TRIANON COS. Best of the Cos Lettuces. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts , 4 1b. 70 cts.

LAWN GRASS SEED.—If you desire a perfect lawn, ; use our Evergreen Lawn Seed. See inside of back cover Beckert’s Golden Curled Lettuce for same and for directions how to make a lawn.

Choice Vegetable Seeds 15 WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.

MUSKMELONS

(Muscat Melonen)

Muskmelon seed should not be planted outdoors until the ground has become warm and dry. The hills should be about 6 feet apart, and carefully prepared. Rich earth is far better for the young plants than manure; but if the latter must be used, see that it is well rotted. Plant from six to twelveseeds ina hill, and when the young seedlings arestrong enough to resist the attacks of insects, thin them, leaving three of the strongest in each hill. An ounce of seed will plant about too hills.

ROCKY FORD, or NETTED GEM. Oval-shaped; small and uniform; thick-meated ; flesh light green in color. and uniformly fine, luscious flavor; skin ribbed and thickly netted; prolific. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 10 cts., 4b. 25 cts.

PAUL ROSE. Medium sized; flesh salmon and very thick, quality unexcelled; very solid; fine shipping melon. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., %1b. 25 cts.

PRINCESS. Flesh thick; seed cavity small; flesh rich salmon, fine-grained, sugary and melting. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Iocts., 4lb. 25 cts.

MILLER’S CREAM. Medium sized, globe-shaped;

very sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz.1octs., 4b. 35 cts. Rocky Ford, or Netted Gem Muskmelon TIP-TOP. Yellow-fleshed, sweet, juicy, and of finest : ;

flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., Ib. 35 cts. S aeneeneis snare Early; flesh thick, light green, and

ingly g 5 : ; ., Kb. :

EMERALD GEM. Early; flesh thick and salmon-colored, Sc gemece ces SSIS 202,21 OCS Se Clb 25/cts

granular, sweet and delicious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4 lb. 4o cts. GRAND RAPIDS. Extra-early yellow-fleshed sort of fine EXTRA-EARLY HACKENSACK. Of good size, weighing quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., 41b. 25 cts.

from 5 to 10 pounds each. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. ro cts., %1b. 35 cts. BAY VIEW. Large, early, oblong; flesh green, sweet and

JERSEY BELLE. Very early; flesh green and of delicious | spicy. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4b. 25 cts.

quality. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 10 cts., 4b. 25 cts. KINSMAN QUEEN. Large and early. Flesh salmon, rich SKILLMAN NETTED. Early; roundish oval fruits, with deep ay y ’ | green, sweet, perfumed flesh. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 41b. 25 cts.

juicy and delicious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %1b. 25 cts. CANNON BALL. Round, of medium size, heavily netted; CHRISTINA. Extra-early ; flesh bright orange, of fine quality flesh light green, good. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Yb. 25 cts. and peculiar flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., 41b. 25 cts.

WATERMELONS (Waffermelonen)

Secure good, strong vines early in the season by making the hills large, mellow and well drained, with the manure placed so that they will not dry out quickly under hot suns. All possible protection from insects should be given the young plants, and, as a protection from insects, use dry ashes or coal dust sprinkled over the leaves. Plant the seeds thickly, and thin the plants to four of the strongest in each hill. An ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills.

EARLY FORDHOOK. Extra-early; large, nearly round, SEMINOLE. Ripens its large, delicious fruits veryearly. Pkt. skin tough ; flesh red and very sweet. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 10 cts., Wlb. | 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Yb. 25 cts. ts. Soe BLACK DIAMOND. Large, round; skin dark green, tough;

COLE’S EARLY. Delicate intexture; fruit nearly round and | flesh good. Pkt. 5cts, oz. 1octs., %1b. 25 cts.

of medium size; rind thin. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1o cts., 4lb. 25 cts. TRIUMPH. Dark ; ffi ji A hi soe . . . M 0 < ) gs , t /5 r. DARK ICING. Sweet and delicious. Fruits of medium size; | prt. 5 cts., oz. 10 dee rib 32 ae Re gees mis a area Bey

firm, delicate, with rich fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Io cts., ¥lb.

25 cts. FLORIDA FAVORITE. Fruits largeandlong; skin mottled, SWEETHEART. Firm and ee red, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Io cts., %Ib.

heavy, crisp, melting and exceed- ingly sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. I0 RED-SEEDED CITRON. Used for preserves, etc. Pkt. cts., 4%1b. 25 cts. 5 cts., oz. Io cts., Y1b. 25 cts.

OKRA (Gajran)

The tender young pods are used for seasoning soups and stews. Sow the seeds thickly in rich soil about the middle of May, in drills 3 feet apart, and cover the seeds an inch deep. An ounce of seed will plant roo hills.

IMPROVED DWARF. Grows about 14 inches high. Pods are smooth, tender and well-flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %1b. 25 cts.

RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT (ibabarber)

Sow the seed early, and when the plants are large enough thin them to 4 or 5 inches apart. The next spring or fall transplant them 3 feet apart each way in deep, rich soil. For forcing, take up some large roots and place them in a dark corner of the cellar or greenhouse.

VICTORIA. Late; stocks thick and large ; useful especially to prolong theseason. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c. RHUBARB ROOTS. io cts. each, $1 per doz.

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ONION SEEDS and SETS view

Good Onion Seed is of the greatest importance

Onions thrive best ona rich, deep, loamy soil. For sets, the seed should be sown very thickly in drills as early as possible in spring. In summer, as soon as the tops die down, harvest the bulbs and store them in a dry, cool place, spreading them in thin layers. Early in the following spring replant them 4 inches apart, in small drills 12 inches apart, and they will form into fine, large bulbs early in the sea- son. Large Onions may also be grown from seed the first season if the land is strong and well manured, the seed sown thinly in drills a foot apart, and the seedlings thinned to stand 3 or 4 inches apart in the drills; they must be well cultivated and kept free from weeds. Five pounds per acre will be required for large onions; for sets, 60 lbs.

_YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. Bulbsof fine shape and good PINK PRIZETAKER. Similar to Prizetaker, except in color, size, while the yield per acre is enormous, averaging from 600 to 800 | being of a rich dark pink. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 41b. go cts.

bushels on good soiland with good culture. Thin, yellow skin and | Sn: : : aantil. fine-grained white flesh. -Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %Ib. 4o cts , | WHITE WINTER. Hardy. Sown in the fall and with slight

Ib. $1.25. | protection withstands the winter. Pkt. 5 cts ,oz. 30cts, 4lb. $1.

MICHIGAN GLOBE DANVERS. Bulbs largeand uniformly | _SOQUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. Similar to White Globe spherical, with very small necks; color rich orange-yellow ; enor save that it is light straw-colored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts, %Ib. mous yielder and good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts, oz. i5 cts., “lb. | 45 ts-, Ib. $1.50.

4o cts., lb. $1.25. SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A large, showy, globular

AUSTRALIAN YELLOW GLOBE. Of perfect globe shape white Onion. The bulbs grow quite rapidly, and if the seed is

hin-necked: ; Oe 2 ic sown early, good-sized roots, suitable for using in a green state, are Sip ae ee spd argcodikcepete (Feta cts soon formed, They are mild-flavored and keep well. Pkt. 5 cts.,

an ant EEO Gr GAS & i oz. 20 cts., % 1b. 7o cts , Ib. $2.50. 0 rows to good size, ripens 5 o early; mild in flavor and keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. I5 cts., Wlb. WSUS EO CNG OR RUMEN RUS IN Lalgeliy grow

4o cts., Ib. $1.25 for sets. Bulbs large, with silvery white skin and sweet, tender ee Tae ee ind white flesh but are mild flavored, and excellent for family use and

YELLOW DUTCH, or STRASBURG. Bulbs flat, and attain | for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4b. 60 cts., lb. $2.25.

a good size; yellow color, white flesh, mild flavor; it is one of the MAMMOTH SILVER KING. Bulbs very large, flat, thick;

best keepers. Grown largely for sets. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ¥lb. | skin thin and silvery white; flesh sweet and tender; early and pro-

40 cts., Ib. $1.25. ductive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 41b. 70 cts., lb. $2.50. PRIZETAKER. Bulbs very large, round and handsome; rich WHITE VICTORIA. Large, white globe-shaped Onion; flesh

yellow skin and mild, sweet, pure white flesh, quite free from stiff | pure white, crisp and mild; a good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.,

necks; yieldsenormously. Pkt.5 cts.,o0z.15c., 4b. 45c., lb. $1.50. | 1b. 60 cts., lb. $2.25.

RED VICTORIA. Of same shape as preceding, skin dark red; flesh slightly tinted, mild and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4lb. 4o cts., lb. $1.25.

RED WETHERSFIELD. Productive and long-keeping. Bulbs deep purplish red, flat, strong-flavored, and grow to a large size. Pkt. § cts., oz. 15 cts., 4]b. 4o cts., lb. $1.25.

EXTRA-EARLY RED GLOBE. Earliest red Onion, and one of the best keepers; true globe shape. Pkt.5 cts ,oz. 15 cts., 4b. 40 cts., lb. $1.25.

ONION SETS (Prices Variable)

Where the seasons are so short that large Onions cannot readily be grown from seed the first season, these are indispensable. Plant about 4 inches apart in drills 12 inches apart, lightly covered and well cultivated.

If sent by mail, add postage at the rate of 10 cts. per quart WHITE ONION SETS. For early use. (Qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.50, bus. $5. YELLOW DANVERS. 0t. 15 cts., pk. $1.15, bus. $4. .

Southport White Globe Onions Write for special prices on Onion Seed in large quantities

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Choice Vegetable Seeds U7 WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.

PARSLEY

Much used for garnishing and flavoring soups, stews, etc. The seed is slow t~ ~crminate, and should be sown as early as possible, in drills 12 inches apart, thinning plants in rows 4 to 6 inches apart.

DWARF EXTRA CURLED. Dwarf, with finely curled leaves. Quite decorative, as well as savory. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1o cts , 4%1b. 25 cts.

CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. Leaves bright green, finely cut and beautifully curled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4 Ib. 25 cts.

PLAIN-LEAVED. Best for flavoring; very hardy. Pkt. - 5 cts., oz. lo cts., 4lb. 20 cts.

HAMBURG. A very large-rooted variety ; the roots are used for flavor- ing soups. Pkt.5 cts., oz. Io cts., Vb. 20 cts.

Dwarf Extra Curled Parsley

PARSNIDS itinaten

Sow the seed in drills 15 inches apart, as early as possible in spring, and thin the plants until they are 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows. The roots are much improved by frost; to be dug up as required.” On the approach of cold weather, cover them heavily with manure or litter. Deep, rich, heavy soil is best suited to the culture of Parsnips, and the roots will be smooth and large if no fresh manure is used ; this tends to make them coarse-grained and misshapen. An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 5 pounds will sow an acre.

IMPROVED HOLLOW CROWN. The variety most cultivated. The roots are tender and sweet, and their yield per acre is heavy. Always good and in demand. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., %1b. 25 cts.

GUERNSEY. Rootsshorter and thicker than the preceding, but of equally good quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts, 4%1b. 25 cts.

PEPPERS cities

Sow in hotbed as early as April, and transplant to rich, warm, mellow soil, as soon as the weather has become warm and settled, setting them about 2 feet apart in drills 3 feet apart. The pods are used in making all sorts of pickles. An ounce of seed will produce 1,ooo plants.

LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE. Widely grown, standard old variety, with very large, thick pods. Pkt. 5cts. oz. 20c.

CHINESE GIANT. Of enor-

mous size, early and very productive;

; = fruit bright scarlet and of thick,

Improved Hollow Crown Parsnip blocky form; flesh thick and ex-

tremely mild. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts.

RUBY KING. Bright red pods, about 5 inches long and 3 or 4inches thick; mild and pleasant in flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

SWEET MOUNTAIN. Enormous, mild-flavored pods, much used for mango making «nd mixing with salads. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

IMPROVED LONG RED. Pods long, curved and tapering. Two inches thick at the stem end; flavor sweet and mild. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts.

GOLDEN QUEEN. Pods large, yellow ; similar to Large Bellin shape, but milder flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

LONG RED CAYENNE. Pods long, slender, bright red, very sharp. Pkt. 5 cts., 0z. 25 cts.

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RED CHILI. Used for making Pepper-sauce. Pods small, conical, scarlet ; pun- gent; plants very fruitful. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT ozasbart)

When cooked, the roots have something of the flavor and odor of oysters. They may be boiled, used in soups, or grated and fried as fritters. Culture the same as for parsnips and carrots. Roots are perfectly hardy, and may be left in the ground all win- ter. A quantity of roots for winter use may be stored in a pit or in sand or damp earth inacellar. An ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of drill.

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Roots large, long, smooth, tender and well-flavored, resembling fair-sized parsnips. Thissort needs only to be tried to become exceedingly popular. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %Ib. 45 cts.

WISCONSIN GOLDEN. Flesh of a yellow cast ; grows to a larger size than the standard sort, and of equally good quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %Ib. 45 cts. Large Bell, or Bull Nose Fepper

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ROSY GEM, or RAPID FORCING. Globe-shaped, deep scarlet, blending into pure white at the bottom. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4 lb. 25 cts.

RUBY PEARL, or SCARLET GEM. tip; early, and one of the best for forcing. “Y4 lb. 25 cts.

DEEP SCARLET, or SCARLET BUTTON. Round; dark red; early and fine forcer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs , 4lb. 25 cts.

NON PLUS ULTRA, or FIRE BALL. lar; deep, rich red color; early and fine forcer. cts , 44lb. 25 cts.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP FORCING. Deep scarlet; tender, mild and crisp; quick-growing; tops small. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Iocts., %1b. 25 cts.

CRIMSON GIANT FORCING. Attains more than double the size of the other forcing Radishes without getting pithy or hol- low ; flesh firm, crisp and of the mildest flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4lb. zo cts.

EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. Beautiful scarlet; early, crisp, tender and mild; topssmall. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., 4b. 25 cts.

WHITE BOX. Turnip-shaped pure white Radish; early; fine for forcing and outdoors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4%1b. 25 cts.

VERY EARLY YELLOW. Extremely early, of fine quality, and excellent for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4% 1b. 25 cts.

GOLDEN DRESDEN. Golden yellow skin ; crisp, white flesh; for forcing or outdoors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %1b. 25 cts.

WHITE ROCKET, or EARLIEST WHITE. earliest of its class; fine forcer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

OLIVE-SHAPED WHITE. The roots are white; flesh firm and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz t1octs., 4lb. 25 cts.

RED ROCKET, or STARTLE. Olive-shaped; deep scarlet in color; very small top; extremely early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts, 1b. 25 cts.

OLIVE-SHAPED SCARLET. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4% 1b. 25 cts.

WHITE-TIPPED ROCKET. An improvement on French Breakfast. Olive-shaped; deep rose, tipped white; very early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts , \4lb. 25 cts.

Scarlet, with white Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts.,

Small and globu- Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10

Olive-shaped ; 10 cts., 4b.

Quite early, crisp and tender.

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A Seed Crop of Beckert’s Chartier Radish

CRISP RADISHES

(Kettig)

To be crisp and tender, Radishes must grow quickly; whenever growth is checked by drought or cold weather, they become tough and pithy. sandy soil suits them best. or 6 inches apart, and thin the plants as the ground becomes warm. winter varieties should be sown in midsummer. adapted for general crop. An ounce of seed will sow about 75 feet of drill.

EARLY, or FORCING RADISHES

Rich, light, For the forcing crop, sow seeds in hotbeds in rows 5 Seed of Summer varieties are best

HALF-LONG DEEP SCARLET PARIS BEAUTY. An intermediate sort for forcing or open ground. Pkt. 5 cts, oz. 10 cts., 4% lb. 25 cts.

CINCINNATI MARKET. Scarlet; small top; very early, and probably the best long red variety for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. tocts., 4%1b. 25 cts.

WOOD’S EARLY FRAME. shorter; much used for forc- 10 kta 5 pClLSS OZ ETONGESS, lb. 25 cts.

ICICLE. The finest long white variety extant; flesh semi-transparent, crisp, mild; excellent for forcing and early outdoor crop. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. to cts., 4 1b. 30 cts.

PEARL FORCING. Shape half-long and thicker than long-growing varieties. Color waxy white ; good for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4%1b 25 cts.

MAIN-CROP RADISHES

BECKERT’S IM- PROVED CHARTIER. The finest variety in existence; early as Long Scarlet Short Top, but better in quality; will stand far longer, and is in all respects superior to any other Radish in cultivation. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4% 1b. 25 cts

BECKERT’S NONPA- REIL, or WHITE CHAR- TIER. A selection from the preceding, and like it in every point except color, which is all white; a very excellent variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10c., Yb. 25¢.

Similar to Long Scarlet, but

Icicle Radish

Choice Vegetable Seeds 19 WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.

(Rio MAIN-CROP RADISHES, continued ate LONG WHITE VIENNA. Snow-white; flesh crisp, tender and brittle; of rapid growth. Pkt. § cts., oz. 1octs., 41b. 20 cts.

LONG SCARLET SHORT-TOP. Long, straight and smooth; color very attractive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10cts., 41lb. 20 cts.

LONG BRIGHT SCARLET. Vivid scarlet, tipped pure white; grower. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., 4lb. 20 cts.

BECKERT’S CHARTIER TURNIP. Local variety of great merit. Pure white, early, remaining tender and solid along time. Pkt.5c , oz. Ioc., 41b. 25¢.

GIANT STUTTGART. Very large; globular inshape ; pure white; stands heat well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Io cts., 4lb. 20 cts.

GOLDEN GLOBE. Amber color; sweet and crisp; drought. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4b. 20 cts.

WHITE STRASBURG. Half-long and thick; skin and flesh pure white. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 10 cts., 4 lb. 20 cts.

SURPRISE. Early, olive-shaped, light brown; remains in good condition for alongtime. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %1b. 20 cts. 5

OLIVE-SHAPED’Y,ELLOW. A second-early sort, very small and re- mains tender fura longtime. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4]b. 20 cts.

WINTER RADISHES

ROUND CHINA WINTER. Rich scarlet; flesh pure white; also a good summer variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., 41b. 30 cts.

CHINESE ROSE. Half-long; flesh pink, solid, of excellent quality. Pkt.

5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4 lb. 25 cts. CALIFORNIA, or RUSSIAN.

5 cts., oz. 1octs., 4 1b. 25 cts. LONG WHITE SPANISH.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. locts., %1b. 25 cts. LONG BLACK SPANISH. Roots black; the flesh is white and slightly pungent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Wlb. 25 cts. ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Globe-shaped; white-fleshed ; piquant flavor. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 10 cts., 4lb. 25 cts. CELESTIAL, or WHITE CHINESE. Pure white, firm, tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Yb. 25 cts.

PUMPKINS 6 cattssitie)

Grown principally for stock-feeding, yet some are so sweet, juicy and fine-grained that they will always be considered indispensable for pies and sauces. The vines require the same culture as that recommended for melons, but the seeds must be planted in hills much wider apart; frequently they are planted among corn. A pound of seed will plant from 200 to 300 hills.

rapid

stands heat and

Enormous, with good, solid flesh. Pkt.

Skin and flesh white, solid and mild in flavor.

Beckert’s Chartier Turnip Radish

LARGE CHEESE. Both the rind and flesh are orange-colored, CONNECTICUT FIELD. and the quality is excellent for cooking purposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4% 1b. 25 cts.

SMALL SUGAR. Fruit small, of orange-yellow color; very productive and of fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 41b. 20 cts.

SWEET POTATO. Medium-sized, pear-shaped ; good for pies, etc. Flesh creamy white. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4lb. 35 cts.

MAMMOTH KING. Enormous golden yellow Pumpkin, grown for stock-feeding. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., lb. 30 cts.

The common field Pumpkin, grown for stock-feeding. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts , 4 1b. 25 cts.

GOLDEN CUSHAW. Skin and flesh orange-yellow, quality fine. Pkt. 5 cts.,oz. 10 cts., 4 1b. 30 cts.

STRIPED CUSHAW. Green and white striped; flesh yel- low, fine-grained and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1octs., 4 1b. 30 cts.

WHITE CUSHAW. Creamy white shell; quality fine. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4 1b. 25 cts.

SPINACH (Spinat)

One of the most important crops grown for greens, and may be had in good condition from very early in the spring until cold weather.

For early use sow very early in spring, and for succession at intervals. An ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill ; 30 pounds to the acre.

tember and the plants covered for winter.

The main crop for spring and winter use should be sown in Sep-

LONG-STANDING THICK-LEAVED. The best sort for spring sowing. It has large, thick, fleshy, crimped leaves of the Savoy style. Tender and of good flavor. Oz. 5 cts., 41b. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts.

VICTORIA. Foliage thick, broad, very dark green; it will remain in prime condition two or three weeks after other sorts have run to seed. Oz. 5 cts., Wlb.15c , 1b. 35c.

VIROFLAY. Good for spring sowing. Oz. 5 cts., |b. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts.

NORFOLK SAVOY. Hardy, and well adapted for winter crops. Leaves large and wrinkled, like a Savoy cabbage. Very tender. Oz.5 cts, lb. 15 cts., lb. 35c.

BECKERT’S HARDY WINTER. The plants have long, fibrous tap-roots, which keep them from being up- rooted by frost. Sow in fall, so that the plants may form good leaves before cold weather. Oz.5c , 41lb.15c., lb. 35c.

NEW ZEALAND. Grows well during hot summer

Victoria Spinach

weather, andis of good flavor. Pkt.5 cts.,oz.10 cts., 4lb. 30 cts., lb. $r.

WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 20 Choice Vegetable Seeds

SQUASHES

SUMMER AND WINTER (Spie-Riirbip)

_ Squash seed should be planted about the same time and in much the same manner as cucum- bers and melons. The hills should be 9 feet apart each way, slightly elevated and highly manured. Bush varieties may be planted closer together. Use plenty of seed, as the bugs will destroy some plants. An ounce of seed will plant from 20 to 30 hills.

MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH. Fruit large = and pure white; flesh excellent. Pkt. 5 cts., = SS oz. to cts., 4% 1b. 20 cts. Boston Marrow Squash

GOLDEN CUSTARD BUSH. Large scalloped Squash of rich ESSEX HYBRID. Round, with flattened ends; large, and golden yellow. Quality excellent. Pkt.5c., oz. 10c., 41b. 25c. keeps sometimes until June. Pkt. 5 cts., oz 10 cts., ¥%Ib. 25 cts.

PROLIFIC MARROW. Fruit deep orange, rounded, thick, E 4 : F having a small seed cavity. A productive, good-keeping Squash. Be eacellcat Halll aval wanton Sgitasiny Hesn yellow, AES. Goi) Cis, I os Gs eet and good. t. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4% lb. 25 cts.

BOSTON MARROW. Well known and popular. Skin and MAMMOTH CHILI. Very large, orange-colored fruits, which flesh bright orange; of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c., 0z. 1oc., 41b. 25c. keep well all winter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz: 10 cts., Ib. 25 cts.

GOLDEN HUBBARD. Skin and flesh deep yellow. Very | , CUSHAW. Skin mottled green with white stripes; its yellow dry and of excellent flavor. Particularly good for pies on account flesh is fine-grained and very sweet; fine for pies and baking. Pkt. of its bright color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 41b. 30 cts. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Yb. 30 cts.

HUBBARD. A standard late Squash. Skin dark green; flesh GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. Early; fruits yellow;

fine-grained, dry, sweet, kate-keeping. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 Ib. 3oc. flesh fine-grained and rich. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4b. 20 cts.

WARTED HUBBARD. Large; dark green. Shell very hard, WINTER CROOKNECK. A favorite late- keeping winter covered with warted knobs. Very thick-fleshed, of the finest quality. | Squash; yellow skin, sweet, fine-grained flesh. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 4% 1b. 30 cts. cts , ¥%lb. 25 cts.

TOMATOES

(ViebeSapfel)

For early use, sow in February or March in a hotbed or in boxes or pots set in the warm window. When the seedlings are about 2inches high transplant them to pots, or in rows 4 or 5 inches apart, keeping the temperature at about 60°. Subse- quent transplantings will make them branching and stocky, but do not set them in the open ground until all danger from frost is past; then plant them in a warm, sunny place, and water them freely until they are well established. Some suppert which will keep the fruit above the ground and free frem dirt should be given all plants. An ounce of seed will produce about 1,oco plants.

DWARF CHAMPION. Plants com- pact, stocky and upright; fruit ripens very early and the plants yield enormously. The fruit is alwayssmooth and handsome, ripening close to the core, and never cracking; in shape and color it resembles Acme. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

BEAUTY. Fruit glossy crimson, large, Z smooth, solid, never cracking, and hold- ing its size well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

THE STONE. Large, smooth fruits of bright scarlet; solid and meaty. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

BUCKEYE STATE. Large, flat and broad. Fruits bright red, very smooth and solid. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 20 cts

PONDEROSA. Enormous and of fine quality, but not always smooth, and does not ripen evenly. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30¢.

= ——— MATCHLESS. Fruits large, rich cardinal-red; skin Dwarf Champion Tomato tough; flesh very solid. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 20 cts.

LAWN GRASS SEED.—If you desire a perfect lawn, use our EVERGREEN LAWN SEED. See inside of back cover for same and directions how to make a lawn.

Choice Vegetable Seeds Dil WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.

TOMATOES, continued

CRIMSON CUSHION. Scarlet-crimson; flesh firm, meaty, of fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

ATLANTIC PRIZE. Early; large size; bright red color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

THE CENTURY. Early; large and productive; fruit deep scarlet, smooth and plump. Pkt. 5cts , oz. 20 cts.

ENORMOUS. Four to 5 inches in diameter, round and thick through ; bright red; fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

FORDHOOK FIRST. Fruit deep purple, large, smooth and free from cracks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

TRUCKERS’ FAVORITE. Fruit deep purple, large and deep through, very smooth and regular. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

SPARKS’ EARLIANA. Very early; medium size, hand- some shape and beautiful red color, solid and of fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts.

ACME. Fruit crimson, large, smooth, solid, never cracking. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. MAGNUS. Fruit large, smooth and uniform. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.

STIRLING CASTLE. Best variety for growing under glass ; fruit scarlet, of medium size, perfectly smooth, of excel- lent quality. Pkt. 25 cts.

HONOR BRIGHT. Fruit bright, large and perfect. A good new sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20cts.

DWARF ARISTOCRAT. Fruit scarlet; in all other re- spects similar to Dwarf Champion. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

FORDHOOK FANCY. Fruits large, solid, ruby red, borne inclusters. Plants compact. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

GOLDEN QUEEN. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 20 cts.

DWARF GOLDEN CHAMPION. Similar to the Dwarf Champion, except in color of the fruit. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

DWARF STONE. (See back cover.) Fruit red, large, early, smooth and very prolific; plant similar to Dwarf Cham- pion; areal acquisition. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts.

White and Red-top Globe Turnip

CHALK’S JEWELL. Fruit bright red, large, smooth, and solid ; RED CHERRY. Fruit small and round. Pkt 5c., oz. 25c. celine Cals Pe § GS » OZ: BO Cis: YELLOW CHERRY. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. IMPERIAL. Large, purple, smooth and early. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c. STRAWBERRY, or HUSK (Winter, or Ground Cherry).

Y , tl ¢ : Small fruits enclosed ina husk; they have the flavor of strawber- IE HONY TAD OhiG OWseCl Hor resnes, IMitle B iss O2 ZC: ries and may be preserved like plums. Golden Husk, pkt. 5 cts., oz. RED PLUM. For preserves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 25 cts.; Purple Husk, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

TURNIBS ciioen)

For early, sow as soon as the ground can be prepared, in drills 15 inches apart, and thin the plants to stand 8 inches apart. Sow for succession at intervals of a fortnight until the last week in July, and from that time onward until the last of August sow for main crop. The sowings should always be made just before a rain, if possible, as the success of the crop depends, in a great measure, upon quick germination and rapid growth of the young plants. An ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill; two pounds will sow an acre.

WHITE-FLESHED SORTS

EARLY WHITE MILAN. Very early; pure white, and of fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Io cts., %lb. 35 cts.

PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAF. Grown largely for fall and winter crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. Io cts., 4lb. 15 cts , lb. 50 cts.

LARGE EARLY RED-TOP GLOBE. Remarkable for its heavy yield per acre. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lo cts., %1lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts.

LARGE WHITE GLOBE. Like preceding, but skin pure white. Pkt. 5 cts, oz. 10 cts., %1b. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts.

COW-HORN. White, fine-grained, sweet flesh. Pkt. 5c., oz. 1toc., 4b. 15c., Ib. 50c. SNOWBALL. Small and round; very early. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 10 cts., 4 1b. 35 cts.

WHITE EGG. Oval-shaped; flesh and skin pure white. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4b. 15c. GOLDEN BALL. Yellow-fleshed, sweet and of fine fiavor. Pkt. 5c.,0z. 10c., 4 1b. 20c.

YELLOW STONE. Good for table or stock-feeding ; yellow-fleshed. Pkt. 5 cts, )z. Io cts., 4 1b. 20 cts.

RUTABAGAS, or SWEDES

These are grown chiefly for stock, but are excellent for cooking in spring. IMPROVED AMERICAN. Large, firm, yellow roots; are hardy and well-flavored. : ae —— nr Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 1octs., 4% 1b. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. Snowball Turnip SWEET GE2MAN. Large, white; fine quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 4 1b. 15c., lb. 50c.

WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 22 Choice Vegetable Seeds

NORTHERN-GROWN SEED POTATOES

(Nartoffeln) Prices subject to change

Our Potatoes are all choice northern-grown stock, grown especially from seed. We send out no Putatoes in spring be- fore danger of frost is past.

All varieties sent free by mail at 20 cts. per pound, except where otherwise noted. Prices here quoted are based on present value, and are subject to variation without notice.

The Bovee. Early as any Potato yet introduced. In competitive trials with other early sorts it has outyielded them all. Vine dwarf and stocky; tubers grow very close together in the hills. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.50. J

Early Ohio. Leading early variety ; tubers rough in the skin ; nearly round, and quite distinct in appearance; cook dry and mealy. Pk. 45 cts , bus. $1.50.

Early Puritan. Skin and flesh white; cook dry and floury; very productive. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.50.

Country Gentleman. Resembles Beauty of Hebron, but ripens later and yields better crops. Quality fine. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.50.

Rochester Rose. An improvement on Early Rose. § : fe Larger in size, fully as early, and a heavy yielder. Pk.

* 45 cts., bus. $1.50.

% iso & Late Puritan. Like Early Puritan in color, quality and general appearance, but larger and far more productive. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1 50.

Restaurant. A heavy yielder; for the main crop hard to surpass. If you wish to raise a heavy crop of large, hand- some Potatoes, this is a good one to plant. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.50.

Sir Walter Raleigh. New, large, smooth, oblong, white ; heavy yielder for maincrops. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.50.

Thoroughbred. New. Medium early, long, pink; heavy yielder and of fine quality. Pk. 45 cts , bus. $1.50.

Good News. Skin light pink, like Early Rose; flesh pure white, quality of the very best; although early, it keeps well; very productive. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.50.

Early Six Weeks. Of the Ohio class; good for early crop, being extra early and of good quality while still young. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1 50.

Uncle Sam. Mid-season variety ; tubers roundish flattened, smooth, white; heavy yielder, good keeper and of excellent quality. Pk. 45 cts , bus. $1.50.

Vermont Gold Coin. A fine main crop variety ; immensely productive; always cooks dry and of finest quality; tubers slightly oblong, with small eyes. Pk. 60 cts., bus. $2.

Early Norther. Of the Rose class; early, productive and of fine quality. Pk. 45 cts , bus. $1.50.

Reeves’ Rose. Medium late, sure cropper; very productive and of fine appearance. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.50.

Noroton Beauty. Descended from the famous Peachblow and probably the earliest and most productive good early Potato ever grown, yielding as heavy as the medium early sorts; crops planted May 14 were in fine condi- tion for the table July 14; tubers handsome, uniform in size and shape; un- surpassed as a keeper, and of superb quality. Lb. 75 cts , by mail, 85 cts ; 2 lbs. $1 30, by mail, $1.50; 4 Ibs. $2.40, by mail, $2.75; 8 lbs. $4.25, by mail, $5 ; per pk. of 15 lbs., by express,'$7; ?2bus.Jof 30 Jbs., by express, $13.

SWEET POTATOES

Nansemond, or Yellow Jersey. The leading variety. Owing to their perishable nature, we cannot keep them in stock, but supply orders booked in advance. Pk. 50 cts , bus. $1.60.

VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS aina Gite for cecal prices

Asparagus Roots. Strong, two-year-old roots, $1 per 100, $7 | Horse-Radish Roots. to cts. per doz., by mail 20 cts.; 60 cts. per 1,000; 3-year-old roots, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. per 100. : Rhubarb Roots. to cts. each, by mail 20 cts.; $1 per doz. | Chives. Per clump to cts., by mail 20 cts.; $1 per doz.

THE FOLLOWING PLANTS ALL IN THEIR SEASON: Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Celeriac, Eggplant, Endive, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Pepper, Tomato. Ask for prices.

Herbs and Miscellaneous Seeds 23 WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.

SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS

Used for various culinary and medicinal purposes. Sow seeds of the perennials marked thus (*) carefully in hotbeds, early in the spring, and at the proper time transplant in permanent beds, in rows about 18 inches apart, setting the plants a foot apart in the row. In the winter they should be slightly protected with manure. The others are annuals, coming to perfection the first year, after which they die. Sow them in the open air early in the spring, in drills 12 to 15 inches apart, and thin out.

Ail varieties, 5 cts. per packet

Anise. Used for flavoring andin medicine. | Chamomile. Used for tea. | Marjoram, Sweet. Used for seasoning. Angelica. Has medicinal virtues. | Chives.* For garnishing. Marjoram, Pot. Used for seasoning. = | 5 = 4 Ba - " 5 rq} Asperula odorata. Fragrant leaves and | Coriander. Seeds used in confectionery. Fenny royal: The true Pennyroyal. Nips | Cumin. For seasoning. | Mca mary: An aromatic, ornamental Baim. Made into Balm tea for fevers. Dill J ickling eee oes Aare ate ‘ seek eee er aaa Used for pickling. j Rue.* Used for medicinal purposes. s - Leaves forma m ee i ee Elecampane. Has valuable tonic prop- | Saffron. Used for coloring soups, ete. sorage. A pot herb and excellent for | erties. ses ae Sage.* Medicinal, but used principally bees. | Fennel.* Used for pickling and sauces. | for flavoring . + S - Alan we o* Basil, Sweet. For soups, stews and | Henbane. Has medicinal qualities. Savory, Summer. Used extensively for sauces. Hop Seed. flavoring. : Burnet. For salads and soups. | Horehound.* Valuable for medicine. Savory, Winter. Used for flavoring. Caraway. The seeds are used in cakes, | Hyssop. Used in asthma and chronic Thyme. Used for sauces, soups and confectionery, etc. catarrh. dressings. Chervil, Curled. Used in soups and Lavender. Used for perfume. Thyme, Winter. Used for flavoring. salads. Lovage. Medicinal. Wormwood. Medicinal.

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MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS

PRICES VARIABLE To prices of seeds quoted by the pound, add 8 cents if they are to be sent by mail BUCKWHEAT, Japanese. Bus. $1.25. POP CORN, White Rice, Golden | COW-PEAS. Various sorts. Market

Silver Hull. Bus. $1.25. Queen. Pkt. 10 cts, qt. 20 cts ; by price. BEANS, Early Soja. Bus. $2 50. mail 35 cts. SORGHUM, Early Amber. Lb. 1octs., CORN, White Cap Yellow Dent. Bus. | FLAX SEED. Lb. 10 cts., bus. $2. 100 Ibs. $3. $1.50, 2 bus. (including sack) $2 75. MILLET, Southern German. Market | BROOM CORN, Evergreen. Lb. 10cts., Leaming Improved. Bus. $1.50, 2 bus. price. 100 lbs. $3. (including sack) $2.75. Hungarian. Market price. KAFFIR CORN. Lb. toc., 100 Ibs. $3.50. Evide of the Nexths Bus $1.59, 2 bus. | OSAGE ORANGE. Lb. 30 cts. SUNFLOWER, Russian. Lb. 10 cts., (including sack) $2 75. PEAS, Canada Field. B i Silver Mine Dent. Bus. $1.50, 2 bus. a) - Bus. $1.75. 100 lbs. $6. (including sack) $2.75. RYE. Pk. 35 cts., bus. $1.35. VETCHES, Winter. The best for both Red Cob Ensilage. Bus. $1.50, 10 bus. | RAPE, Dwarf Essex. Lb. ito cts., 100 spring and fall sowing. Pk. $1.25, bus. and over at $1 4o. Ibs. $7. $4.50. THE NEW NITRO-CULTURE The United States Department of Agriculture says: ‘‘It is worse than useless to attempt to grow any leguminous crop without

being certain of the presence of the bacteria which enable the plants to fix free nitrogen. Certain regions are practically devoid of the right kind of bacteria, and, unless some artificial means of inoculating the germs be resorted to, the crop will be a failure.” Lack of space prevents us from giving full details of this new discovery. Full descriptive circular and prices sent on application.

WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.

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Grass Seed and Poultry Supplies

GRASS SEED

Prices variable. at the rate of 8 cts. per Ib. to prices.

Awnless Brome (4yvomus tnermis). Withstands droughts and producesheavycrops. Lb. 2o0c., bushel of 141bs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $16.

Creeping Bent (4e¢7ost/is sfolonifera). Succeeds well in moist situations. Lb. 28 cts., bushel of 20 lbs. $5, 1co Ibs. $23.

Crested Dog’s-Tail (Cynosurvus cristatus). Valuable for pas- ture on hard, dry soils. Lb. 30c., bushel of 21 Ibs. $5.90, 100 Ibs. $26.

Fine-leaved Fescue (/es/uca ovina tenuifolia). Flourishes well on dry and sterile soils; well suited for lawns. Lb. 18 cts.,

Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). Thrives well in dry situa- tions where many other grasses will not grow. Lb. 23 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $2.95, 100 Ibs. $19.

Italian Rye (Lolium Jialicum). Thrives in any soil and yields abundant crops. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 22 Ibs. $2.85, 100 Ibs. $9.80.

Sow in fall or spring at the rate of two or three bushels per acre. Our seed is free from chaff and may be sown almost as easily as Timothy. Fancy quality. ID, 1G GiGay bushel of 141bs. §1.50,measured bushel of 21 Ibs. $2.30, 100 lbs. $10.50.

Lawn Grass. See third page of cover.

Meadow Fescue tuca pratensis). Valuable for mixtures for permanent pas- ites, ILjo, 37 cts., bushel of 22 lbs. $3.30, 100 Ibs. $13.

Meadow Foxtail (4/o- pecurus pra- tensts). De- sirable for per- manent pasture Lb. 26 cts., bushel of 7

Kentucky Blue (Poa pratensis).

Red Top Grass

on moist soil; early, and rapid in growth. lb. $1.70, 100 lbs. $22

Orchard (Daciylus glomerat.). large aftermath; earlier than other grasses. 20 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $2.40, 100 Ibs. $16.

Perennial Rye (Lolium perenne). Affords pasture very early in the spring. Sow early in the spring at the rate of 1 to 1% bushels peracre. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 22 lbs. $2.85, 100 lbs. $9.80.

Rapid in growth and yields a Choicest grade. Lb.

Prices of Grass Seed fluctuate; rates here given are those ruling at this date.

lawn or pasture.

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For Grass Seed sent by mail, add postage

Write for special prices on large quantities

Sweet Vernal (Anithovanthum odoralum). Mixed with other grasses, it is valuable for pasture on account of its earliness; pleas- ant infragrance. Lb. 60 cts.

Red Top (Avgvostis vulgaris). Very suitable for pasture on low ground. Choice, lb. 15 cts , bushel of 14 lbs. $1.40, 100 lbs. $8 50; fancy, lb. 20 cts., bushel of 32 lbs. $3 60, 100 lbs. $10.50.

Rhode Island Bent (4 e¢vostis canina). A very fine variety for Lb. 30 cts , bushel of 14 Ibs. $3.65, 100 Ibs. $2

Rough-stalked Meadow (Poa /rivialis). Valuable both for moist anddrysoils. Lb. 4o0cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $4.70, 100 lbs. $31-50.

Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina). Short, very thick in growth ; ex- cellentfor sheep pasture. Lb.25c , bushel of 12 lbs. $1.95, 1colbs. $14.

Tall Meadow Fescue (/es/uca elatior). Early; suitable for pasture mixtures on wet land. Lb. 35 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $4.65, 100 Ibs. $31.

Tall Meadow Oats ( Avena elalior). growth; valuable for soiling. Lb. 30 cts, 100 Ibs. $25.

Timothy (Phleum pratense). Leading grass for hay. bushel. Best grades only. Market price.

Wood Meadow (Poa nemoralis). Very suitab’e for sowing under trees. Catches quickly and well. Lb. 35 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $4.65, 100 Ibs. $31.

SPECIAL GRASS SEED MIXTURES

Meadow or Pasture. Bushel of 20 Ibs. $2.50.

Permanent Pasture. On good land heavy sod that yields abundant pasturage for live stock. acre, 35 lbs. Bushel of 20 lbs. $2.80.

CLOVER SEED

Add 8 cents per pound for postage

Rapid and luxuriant in bushel of 15 lbs. $4.05,

45 lbs. to

On good land. For one acre, 35 lbs.

Gives a good _ thick, For one

Prices variable.

Alsike, or Swedish ( 77i/olium hybridum). for ensilage. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 Ibs. $9.20.

Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Wedicago sativa). Will bear cutting three or four times during the season. Best clover for bringing up poor land. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. $10 Io.

Crimson Clover (7yifolium incarnalum). Very productive; greedily eaten by cattle. Lb. 15 cts , bushel of 60 Ibs. $4.50.

Mammoth Red Clover (77ifolium pratense perenne). grade. Bushel of 60 lbs. market price.

Red Clover ( 77i/folium pratense). Best grade. market price.

Sainfoin, or Holy Clover ( Onodsychis sativa).

Fine for pasturage

Best Bushel of 60]bs.

Lb. 15 cts.,

| bushel of 20 lbs. $2.40.

White Dutch Clover (77i/foliwm vepens). The best variety for lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains green throughout the season. Highest grade of seed. Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $25.

Yellow Trefoil (JWedicago lupulina). Used incombination with other grades. Lb. 15 cts., 100 Its. $12.

POULTRY SUPPLIES

Prepared Poultry Food. For laying | Powder. hens, turkeys, geese, and all kinds of fowls. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 85 cts., 50 Ibs. $1.50, 100 Ibs. $2 75.

Chickseat. A perfect food for young chickens; gives them just the right amount of nitrogenous material to develop frame- work, muscles, flesh-bone and feathers. 3-lb. package, 25 cts.; 7-lb. package, 50 cts.

Green Granulated Bone. Will yield large returns in increased size and greater number of eggs. Lb. 5 cts., 10 Ibs. 40 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., 50 Ibs. $1.35, 100 Ibs. $2.50. |

Rust’s Egg-Producer. 1-lb. box 25 cts., | by mail 44 cts ; 2'-Ilb. box 50 cts., by mail 94 cts.; 6-lb. box $1, 10 lbs. $1.50, 25 Ibs. $3.50.

Rust’s Haven’s Climax Condition

eal. 60 cts., gal. $1.

Meat-Meal.

Lice- per pkg.

Roup Pills.

13-0z. box 25 cts., by mail 4octs ;

32-0z. box 50 cts., by mail 85 cts ;

8 lbs. $1.50, 20 Ibs. $3.50. Rust’s Liquid Lice-Killer.

Crushed Flint Grit. 5 lbs. 1octs., 25 lbs. 35. cts , 50 lbs 65 cts., 100 Ibs. $1.25.

Crushed Oyster Shells. 25 Ibs. 35 cts., 50 los. 65 cts., 100lbs. $1.25.

25 lbs. 85 cts., 50 lbs. $1 50, 100 lbs. $2.75. Killing Powder.

Lice- Killing, Paint. toc. and 25c. per pkg. 25 cts per pkg.

Sulphur for fumigating. Persian Insect Powder.

SEEDS FOR PIGEONS AND OTHER BIRDS

Buckwheat. (t. toc., pk. 35c., bus $1.25. Canada Peas. (t. toc., pk. 50c., bus. $1.75. Canada Corn. (t. 10c., pk 5o0c., bus. $1.75. Canary Sicily. Lb. to cts., 100 lbs. $8.

5 lbs. $1,

Ot. 35 cts.,

5 lbs. 10 cts.,

Hemp. Lb. iocts., 100 lbs. $4.75. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 1olbs 45 cts, | Kaffir Corn. Lb. ito cts., 25 lbs. $1. Lettuce Seed. Lb. 25 cts.

Lb. 25 cts.

Qt. Io cts., pk. 40 cts.

Lb. to cts., too Ibs. 5$.

Lb. Io cts., 100 lbs. $6. Lb. 10 cts., 100 Ibs. $6.

Ot. 15c., pk. 95 cts., bus. $3.50.

Ioc. and 25 cts. | Maw, Blue Poppy. | Millet, German.

| Rape, German.

| Rough Rice.

| Sunflower.

| Vetches.

Lb. to cts. Lb. 40 cts.

Fertilizers and Insecticides 2

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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.

FERTILIZERS

PRICES VARIABLE. FERTILIZERS SOLD FOR SPOT CASH ONLY

Commercial fertilizers are more quickly available as plant-food than manure, less heating and less disagreeable to handle. We offer only the best grades, adaptable to different soils and important crops, at popular prices.

Albert’s Plant-Food. Very effective for pot-plants, requiring only a minute quantity to do the work. Can 15 cts , by mail 25 cts.

Bowker’s Plant-Food for pot-plants is used by dissolving a tea- spoonful to a pint of water, and applying to the soil every few weeks. Pkg. 15 cts., postpaid 25 cts.

Full Value Phosphate. Contains a high percentage of phos- phoric acid in an available form. 100 Ibs. $1.35, 200 Ibs. $2.45, 500 Ibs. $5.65, 1,000 lbs. $10 25, ton $18 50.

Banner Phosphate. Strictly pure. 500 lbs. $6.90, 1,000 Ibs. $12.75, ton $23 50.

Pure Raw Bone Meal. Contains nothing but pure raw animal bone. Vastly superior tosteamed bone. 51bs. 22 cts., 10 lbs. 40 cts., 25 lbs. 60 cts., 50 Ibs. $1.10, 100 lbs. $1.90, 200 lbs $3.60, 500 Ibs. $8.50, 1,000 lbs. $16, ton $30.

Pure Raw Bone Flour. Same as preceding, but fine as dust ; acts quickly ; fine for florists’ work. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs 45 cts., 25 Ibs. 75 cts., 50 lbs. $1.30, 100 lbs. $2.30, 200 Ibs. $4.35.

Dissolved Bone and Potash. Adapted to soils where ammonia is not required. 100 lbs. $1 45, 200 lbs. $2.65, 500 Ibs. $6.15, 1,000 lbs. $11.25, ton $20.50.

Pure Potato Manure. Special brand for potatoes. Composed of pure bone, meat, blood, and large percentage of phosphate. 100 Ibs. $2, 200 Ibs. $3.65, 500 1bs. $8.65, 1,000 Ibs. $ 6 25, ton $30.50.

Sheep Manure. A most excellent stimulant, promoting astrong, healthful and rapid growth. 5 lbs. 25 cts, 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 70 cts , 50 lbs. $1.25, bbl. of 175 lbs. $3.50, ton $35.

Peruvian Guano. A well-known stimulant for pot-plants. Use as a liquid, 1 oz. to 8 or 10 gallons of water. Apply once a week. Lh. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 25 Ibs. 85 cts., 50 Ibs. $1.55, 100 lbs. $2.99, 200 lbs. $5.30, 500 Ibs. $12.75, 1,000 lbs. $24.50, ton $47.

Odorless Lawn Fertilizer. A clean high-grade fertilizer espe- cially prepared for us. Produces a rapid, rich green growth of grass. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 Ibs. 45 cts , 25 lbs. 80 cts , 50 Ibs. $1.40, 100 lbs. $2.50, 200 lbs. $4 80, 500 lbs $11.50, 1,000 lbs. $22, ton $42.

100 lbs. $1.60, 200 Ibs. $2.95,

Canada Unleached Hard Wood Ashes. orchards. Barrel of 200 Ibs. $2.50, 400 lbs. $4.75, 1,000 lbs. $11, ton $20. No smaller parcel sold than one barrel of 250 Ibs.

Clay’s Fertilizer, Imported. Highly recommendable where best results are desired with flowers and vegetables under glass. Sack of 7 Ibs. 75 cts., 14 lbs. $1.25, 28 lbs. $2, 561bs. $3 50, 1121bs $6 50.

Thompson’s Vine and Plant Manure. Combines immediate with lasting effects. A perfect food for grape-vines and other fruit- bearing plants, for vegetables, chrysanthemums, etc. 5 lbs. 60 cts , 10 lbs. $1, 25 lbs. $2, 50 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.50.

Ichthemic Guano. Yields to the soil the exact elements re- quired by the plant in well-balanced proportions. Suitable alike for vegetables, flowers orfruit. 5 lbs. 60 cts , 10 lbs. $1, 25 lbs. $2, 50 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.50.

Soft Coal Soot. Stimulates luxuriance of growth and gives darkness and brilliancy to foliage and flowers. 100 Ibs. $4.

Muriate of Potash. 80percent pure. Price variable.

Sulphate of Potash. Best grade. Pyice variable.

Sulphate of Ammonia. Best grade. Price variable.

Nitrate of Soda. Best grade. Price variable.

Button Bone. For preparing soil for roses, grape-vines, trees, small fruits, etc. 1olbs 4octs., 100 lbs $2.50, 200 lbs. $4.50.

Horn Shaving. A fertilizer especially adapted for roses, chry- santhemums, etc. Fine grade. 25 lbs. $1.50,50 lbs. $2 50,100 lbs $4.50.

Mapes’ Celebrated Fertilizers. State brand and quantity wanted and we will quote prices. No less quantity than 200-lb. sacks.

Thomson’s Special Chrysanthemum Manure. Used as an additional stimulant on flowering plants during the growing season ; a heaped dessertspoonful wiJl be sufficient for a .o-inch pot, sprin- kled over the surface of the soil and watered in with tepid water. This may be given three times during the growing season. The very best results will follow. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $r.

Fine for lawns or

INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES

Ant Exterminator. Package 25 cts.

Arsenoid. Used in the same manner as Paris green. %-lb. box toc., %-lb. box 15c., 1-lb. box 25c., 5-lb. box $1.10, 10-lb. box $2.

Bordeaux Mixture, Powell’s. Made ready for use by apply- ing water. 1 lb. makes 5 gallons of spray. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 80 cts., 10 lbs. $1.40, 25 Ibs. $3.25.

Cattle Comfort for insects on domestic animals. gal. $1.15, 5 gals. $5.

Copperdine for fungus, mildew, rust and black-rot. 16 gallons. Lb. 25 cts ,51bs $1.

Fir Tree Oil. Destroys all kinds of insects. Dilute according to directions, apply with syringe, or by dipping the plant init. %pt. 50 cts., pt. 80 cts., qt. $1.50, %gal. $2.75, gal. $5.

Effectual for the destruction of ants.

Qt. 45 cts.,

1 lb. makes

Fir Tree Oil Soap. Fir tree oil prepared in soap form. lb. 25 cts., by mail 33 cts. Fostite. Best remedy for mildew, black-rot, leaf-mold, etc. Lb.

15 cts., by mail 30 cts.; 5 lbs 60 cts., 25 lbs $2.25.

Flowers of Sulphur. For the prevention and destruction of mildew on plants. Lb. to cts., by mail 27 cts.; 5 lbs. 40 cts., 10 lbs. 60 cts., 100 Ibs. $5.

Gishurst’s Compound. Effectual for preventing and destroy- ing green, brown and black fly, mildew, thrips, mealy bug and scale. Box 50 cts., by mail 65 cts.

Grape Dust. For mildew, mold and rust. Pkg. roc , 5 lbs. 30c.

Hellebore, Powdered White. Forrose-slugs, currant-worms, etc. A small quantity of flour mixed with it gives adhesiveness ; dust on with gun or bellows wh le the foliage is moist. For fluid applications mix 1 pound with 25 to 4o gallons of water. Lb. 25 cts., by mail 4o cts.; 5 lbs. $1.

‘Kerosene Emulsion, Powell’s. Made ready for use by adding water. 1 pound makes Io gallons. Lb. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 75 cts.

London Purple. Highest grade. Used for killing potato bugs. Lb 25 cts., by mail 40 cts.

Lemon Oil. Destroys mealy bugs, scale, thrips, etc. cts., pt. 4o cts., qt. 75 cts., ¥gal. $1.25, gal. $2.

Nicoticide fumigating compound. 4 ozs. 70 cts., %pt. $1.25, pt. $250. Vaporizing apparatus, 50 cts.

Nikoteen. Contains 40 per cent nicotine; I pint contains as much nicotine as 200 pounds of tobacco stems. Pt. $1.50, 5 pts. $7.

Nikoteen Aphis Punk. A convenient preparation of nicotine for fumigating. Box of 12 rolls, 60 cts. ; case of 12 boxes, $6.50.

apt. 25

Paris Green, Pure. In boxes, lb. 30 cts., by mail 45 cts.

Permol Kerosene Soap. Superior remedy for scale. Package 1o cts., lb. 30 cts.

Persian Insect Powder. Non-poisonous. A superior grade. Kills all kinds of insects on plants in the garden and in the house. \Ylb. 15 cts., lb. 4o cts., by mail 55 cts.

Scrofularia Powder. For carpet beetles, roaches and bedbugs. Package 25 cts.

Slug-Shot. Thisnon-poisonous powder requires no further mix- ing or preparing. It is very effectual in destroying potato bugs, and bugs, beetles, green and black fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Package 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 100 Ibs. $4.25.

Soft Coal Soot. For slugs, maggots, grub and cutworms. Ibs. $4.

Thrip Juice. Forscale and mealy bug. Pt. 50 cts.

Tobacco Extract, Rose Leaf. Very strong, and is specially prepared for evaporation; it is sure death to insects. If house is heated by hot water, the extract can be put on the pipes. ‘Y%pt. zo cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., gal. $1.25.

Tobacco Soap, Sulpho. Kills all insect life in the window gar- den or conservatory. Unsurpassed for roses; also valuable extermi- nator of moths, cockroaches and carpet bugs. A superior wash for dogs and otheranimals. Relieves horses and cows from the torment of flies, prevents poultrylice. 3-oz pkg. 10 cts., by mail 13 cts. ; 8-0z. pkg. 20 cts , by mail 28 cts. ; lb. 35 cts., by mail 50 cts.

Tobacco Soap, Pinner’s. A very potent specific for insects, parasites and their eggs. May be used either for plants or animals. Lb. 40 cts., by mail 50 cts.

Tobacco Stems. For fumigating. 300 Ibs. $2.

Tobacco Dust. flea on cabbage, radish, etc. 50 cts., 50 lbs. $2, 100 Ibs. $3. ; :

Whale Oil Soap. For destroying and preventing insects on plants, trees, vines, etc. Very easily applied and very effective. Lb. 15 cts , postpaid 30 cts.; 2 lbs. 25 cts, 5 lbs. 50 cts.

Weed-Killer. For clearing gravel paths and drives from weeds. One application will do for a season. 1 gallonto 4ogallons of water sufficient for 150 square yards of surface Qt. 4oc., gal $1 15,5 gai. $5.

R-oade’s Electric Worm Eradicator. For removing worms from greenhouses, lawns, flower pots, vases, etc , without damage tothe plants. Bottle 50 cts.

100

Fresh baled. Bale of about

The most effective and cheapest remedy for the Package to cts , 5 Ibs. go cts., 10 lbs.

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Dandelion Puller

Asparagus Knife

Miscellaneous Garden Tools

Plant Tub

Each

Asparagus Knives, English, with saw......-. $1 50 INOUE G6 00000 000500 000000000000c0000000 30 Asparagus Buncher, Acme.................. I 60

Baskets, Quart Berry. ..100 50 cts., 1,000 $4.50

Bellows. Fitted with powder receptacle. Capacity 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 ene 16 oz. of DON GIS? o op os0 oncc asco oUsoDG O00 CDONCS

o cts , 75 cts., $1, $1.25, $1.50, $c. 75 and 2

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Carnation Supports........................

2 and 3 rings, doz. 45 cts. and 55 cts.; per 100, $3.25 and $3 75. Cocoanut Fiber .............--. 100 Ibs. $2.50 Corn Knives. For cutting down corn stalks Dibbles, Wooden Handle. Steel points 35c. and Dockoliitersy- eccrine cece aeeee I Dock; /Cutters!-ncc a cscccocceescie nieces eee Dandelion Pullers .......................... Forks, Ladies’ Weeding. Long handle, Say- MOR SGascaagscc0d0e900 b0Gn00 050000 dnouGD I Ladies’ Weeding. Short handle, Saynor’s

60 cts. and

Weeding, or Strawberry..................- Fruit Pickers. Wire......-....-.-.-.------ Fumigators. For fumigating greenhouses—

Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4, holding ¥%, 1, 2, 3 pks., $1.50, $2, $2.50 and 3 Garden Lines.... 100 feet 25c., 300 feet 7oc.. Garden Line Reels, with stake. .8-in. $1, 10-in. I

Glass Cutters. Steel wheel ................ Glazing Points, Peerless..................... 1,000 60c.; by mail 75 cts...

Siebert’s .... Lb. 50 cts., by mail 65 cts... Glazing Point Pincers ....................... Gloves, Goatskin. Forhandling thorny plants 1 Grafting Wax..%lb. 1oc , %lb. 15c., lb. 25c.. Grass Edging Knives, Saynor’s...............

8-in. $1.25, 9-in. $1.35, Io-in. I INTGPCE GOFiiloos0c0 gb0500es050550 000000 Grass Hooks, Saynor’s. Riveted back...... American ieeemerceceewee oie Garden Tool Set. Rake, hoe, spade and Spade=tonkeemceekemeecmierieite cee eciererete 2

Hanging Baskets. Io-in. 25c., 12-in. 35C., 15- in. Hoes, Scuffle, Saynor’s. 4-, 6-and 8-in. blades

45 cts., 60 cts. and Short Handle, Best........................

sTransplanting*3o 5 oto ooo Garden. Long handle, 3 prong.......... WALTe Di sj crerccecoszshacs sorcteiniste:« arora ORE

Horse-Radish Grater: Hose Nozzle, Daisy. Hose Rubber.

3 styles...#8, $10 and 11 Spray or solid stream. In 50-foot lengths, including

couplings— Parritan ie ccis2- 2 es creceis eects 50 feet, $8.75 Normale ea isciiecrcce: 50 feet, $6.75 Hose Couplers. Brass......... pair 20 cts... Hose Menders. Brass. %- and 3-in., each

size...doz. 10 cts , 100 by mail, $1.10..

Hose Reels. All iron; hold rooft.......... 2 | Hotbed Mats, Burlap. 4ox76..... doz. $11.. 1 Burlap. 76x 76..............-- doz. $14.. I | Waterproof. With waterproof duck cn ONS GHC, O37 ocacacacoos doz. $16.. I 71d2.<7neaone Bod ons poUseoe bOO0 doz. $22.. 2 | Immortelles. Red, pink, blue, white, yel-

low and purple. Bunch 35c., doz. $3.50..

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Miscellaneous Supplies

Each Knives, Budding, American .................. $0 75 Budding, Saynor’s. One blade, round or SHAVE FONT EGa0000 005000 045000000000C I 50 Pruning, Saynor’s. ......... 3-, 3%-, 3%-in. I 50 Pruning, American............. 75 cts. and I oo Pruning. With wooden handle.......... 40 Labels. Painted wooden pots— 100 —‘T,000 ASbiO lsseansue cues ntonodsonpeses $0 15 $0 95 Galo 500 000000000000 0000000006 20 I 30 CHline leocaanamunenseuacadecocorc 25 I 50 SEN NGosooe aunoouonusaocdcobedD 40 Garden—

Eras WIAA WM, WAKE ooocca cc SO NOanAEINs 137 wim, Wwakel@scd cccaccac 65 TARWTIONS 1% ths WwHCCesccoccscss 80 14-inch; 1% in. wide........... I 75 WOKS wHA sho, WAC. ccososcoss 2 00

Tree. Painted; copper wired. ApAala\dal cosonosa0od poona esas. con 2S 5 Each Lawn Trimmer, Cleveland. .................. $0 40 Leai-Mold for potting........ 100 lbs. $1.50.. Mastica. An improved putty...gal. $1.25.. Mastica Machine. For applying............ I 25 Mole Trap, Out-of-Sight...................... 90 Reddick#-rrecns soccer I 00 Moss; Green L082 oneisascereisianten oeiersoneroee Square yard, 4o os 2 ae Goo Sphagnum, Dried.............. 1. $1.50. Sphagnum, Live. For orchid Pea other MMAVRIES 5 o50.00500000000 000006 Bbl. $3.50 Onion Weeder’ .).5.. sj saccsee es see es seas 50 Paper; Tissue). .5.. -.--c0s---0s Ream, 70c... Waxed oa sajcotsssteclesoun svsteys sie Seer ever Ream, $2.. Peat, Fibrous Orchid. For orchids and other plamtSrekrreteeec cece Bbl. $3.50. . Jersey. For mixing with potting soil Bbl. $I. 50.. Pencils, Indelible, Wolf’s. For writingonlabels 10 Plantain Pullers ....................-....--- 50 Plant-Protecting Cloth. Medium weight.... Bolt of 60 yards, $4.80.. Plant Tubs, Union. Made of %-inch cypress, light, neat, durable; painted green— No. I. 13% in. diam., 11% in. high.... 90 No. 2. 14 in. diam., 13% in. high...... I 20 No. 3. 16 in. diam., 15% in. high...... I 50 No. A 20 in. diam., 18 in. high........ 2 00 No. 24 in. diam., 20 in. high........ 2 75 White Cedar. Painted green, hoops, han- dles and leg casting painted black; the best tub made— INO, 3 wa, Gham, TO wa, WEN6ssocc0s I 75 No. 7. 13 in. diam., 11 in. high........ 2 00 NOs Os Whitin, ChAT, WANG Ink Nsscosdce 22 No. 5. 16 in. diam., 14 in. high........ 275, No. 4. 18in. diam , 16in high........ 3 00 INOS Zio i! thal, Glievones wis} tholy INK 4 0a5 co65 Bs No. 2. 23 in. diam., 20 in. high........ 4 25

No. 1. 25 in. diam., 22 in. high........ 475

No. 0. 27 in. diam:, 24 in. high.....-..- 5 25

Wood Fiber. With saucer S; painted green 9, IL and 12 in diam , $1, $1.25 and 1 75 Powder Gun, Cyclone ..... Chat Baise eae 10 AUT s cao poossoscgnagneo DDenSH aoneSS C000 20 Pruning Tree Hook and Saw, Little Giant. Light and very strong. The saw can be de- tached when not required— Hook and saw without pole........... r 50 InIOO@E OMIHY acsocssccas gsc opoNDN ANSE I 00

Miscellaneous Garden Tools

Each Pruning Tree Saw and Knife, without pole ...$1 25 Putty Bulbs. For applying mastica and

{DUNE o oocepc0G0 00000000 By mail, $1.10.. I 00 Putty, Twenlow’s English........ Gal. $1.30.. Machine. For applying ................- I 25 Raffia. Fortying...... Lb. 25c., 5 lbs. $1.. Rakes, Steel.....14- and 16-toothed 45c. and 50 Saw, Pruning, Saynor’s.....................- 14-, 16- and 18-in. blades $1.25, $1 50and 1 75 Pruning, American ............... 60 cts. to I 25 Scissors, Bow Pruning. 4%%-in.............. 80 WRG, FANN oo00000090 00000000000000000000 I 25 Scythes, Lawn. 30- and 36 in. blades $1.25 and 1 50 Scythe-Stones, Welch Talacre................ 15 Seeder, Indiana Broadcast..-................ I 50 Eureka. For sowing in hotbeds......... I 00 Shears, English Hedge, Saynor’s. With prun- HE MOWER co0600 vo0000 000000 00000000000 8-in. blade, $1.50; 9-in. $1 75; I0-in. 2 00 Grass Border, Saynor’s ................--. 8-in. blade, $2.25; g-in. $2.50; 10-in. 2 75 Grass Border, Saynor’s, with wheel. 8-in. IMAGO codoos dsdon 069000 convo G0caDe HOON A 2 50 Grass Lawn, Saynor’s. Two wheels to use under shrubbery and fences. g-inch [DIEYGIS aoc0 conacaadcen00 4000000 a0nG00000 3 00 Lopping, Saynor’s..........-........----- 27-in. handles $2; 31-in. $2.50; 38-in. 3 oo Sheep or Grass, Saynor’s. Bow spring.... 1 10 Sheep or Grass, American....... socts.and 75 Pruning. Wheel spring. Ladies’ polished GaN, oo60.000060000000500050 0000000000 I 25 Pruning. Wheel spring.....-...-.....--.

7-, 8-,8%- and g-in., $1.15, $1 25, $1 50, I 75

Pruning, German ................-.-.---- 50 iree-Pruning ew koleseeeeceeeer ee eceene 4-ft. 75c., 6-ft. 85c., 8-ft. $1, 10-ft. $1.15 and 12-ft. I 25 Silkaline. For stringing smilax............ Spool, 25c., lb. $1.50.. Spades; Steel lio. j5s)-0c cae < seas oiewsieie el Siavesielor go Spading Forks. 4 tines .................0.- go Sprinkler, Lawn. The Comet .............. 5 00 Lawn. The Cleveland ................+ 50 Rubbeteececeee cree eee By mail, $1.10.. I 00 The Admiral ye oyasceccn oa eee 3 50 Stakes, Cane. 8 to 10 feet long; can be cut 10a ISNEAYNS CO SWE caconao coco seco gancec 100 $1, bundle of 250 $2, 1,000 $7.50... Cane. Extra heavy; 10to12ft. long.... 100 $1 50, 1,000 $12.. Wooden, Round Tapering. Painted green— Doz. 100 Doz. tI00 1% feet....$0 17 $1 00 | 3% feet....$0 65 $4 20 2feet...... BOmELE Sm lmrasteeterrerrr. 80 5 45 2% feet 40 250] 5 feet...... go 610 Bifeetrrerrrct 52 3 35 Heavy Dahlia. Painted green— Doz. 100 4feet...... II5 700 3 feet...... $5 80 $5 co | 5feet...... I 30 8 65 3% feet go 595 | 6feet..... - I 60 10 60 Galvanized. No. 9 wire— 2 feet...per 100, fo 70 | 3% feet.......... I 25 2% feet.. <“ Sig Ait@Steoes aso b0d006 I 40 aifee tiny. lien i OR ° FUGElaoanagdoc000 I 75 Syringes, Brass, Saynor’s— Each No. 00, 12 in. barrel, 1% in. diam. ; 1 jet, i SOMEANY vaccon poo ccaco sonoDOnHacsacoRE $2 00 No. 1%, 16in. barrel, 1% in. diam. ; 1 jet, 2ES PAY. Siteseloiteroleloie eielteieisione eleterst-iesel etniercts - 450

Vine Scissors

Syringes, continued No. 11%, 18 in. barrel, 1% in. diam.; 1

GE) W SVRAWe0c0 000000000000 0090G000 000 $4 00 No. 3, Ball Valves, 18 in. barrel, 1% in.

diam.; I jet, 2sprays........:..-...-- 6 00 No. 5, Knuckle Joint, 16% in. barrel, 1% in. diam.; 1 jet, 2sprays.........----- 7 25 Trowels, Transplanting .................---- 40 Tree Scrapers...........0.- 0020002 erree 25 Cleve’s Angle........ 5-in. blade I5c., 8-in. 25 Forged Steel. Blade and shank one piece 6-in. 40 Sheet Steel. Blade and shank one bisce “in. 25 Thermometers, Japanned Tin, Tested ........ 65

Self-Registering. Register heat and cold. 2 50

Hotbed or Mushroom..................... I 50 Tin Foil. For wrapping.......... Lb Isc... Transplanter and Automatic Fertilizer ....... 25 Vine Cutters. Long handles............... 50

Watering Cans. Heavy galvanized iron, with 2 copper sprays 6, 8, 10, 12 qt. $1.75, $2.10, $2 30 and 2

75 IBERIA, GOMPENYS o00000000000000000 0000000 25 Low. For greenhouses............. 4 qt. I 25 Weeders, The Cleveland..................... 75 Gem iiss ceeienmeees poonededaccsooodse 25 Hazeltine)-j-. 0 4-1-1111 9000 co00bad0G000000 25 CSIR 5 ag2060 a00000 co50G0000000 0000000 IO Dh CMs Gescnamnmancupecedsome saecBaGedao 25 Wire, Annealed. Florists’ stemming, cut in lengths ....12-in., No. 21, box of 12 lbs.

$1.25, No 23, $1.35.. PUMPS AND SPRAYERS

Perfect Barrel Spray. Has brass upper and brass- lined lower cylinder, all-brass plunger, brass check valve, brass valve seat, and fitted with agitator. The best spray barrel pump ever offered ; single-acting in the suction and dou- ble-acting in discharge. Discharges half the water on the up strokeand half on the down. No. 311, with 1-inch suction pipe, strainer, 5

feet of %-inch discharge hose, graduated Ver-

morel nozzle, and either jet or dasher agitator

(state which). Each, $9 50.

No. 312, with 1-inch suction pipe, strainer, two leads of %-inch discharge hose, two gradu- ated Vermorel nozzles, and either jet or dasher agitator (state which). Each, $10.50.

Little Giant Spray. Brass. The labor of pump- ing is all done on the down stroke of the pis- ton and nothing on the up stroke. The foot- rest steadies the pump, holding it in position. Each, $3 50.

Daisy Force. Cheap and effective. Will throw a steady stream 40 to50 feet. Each, $1.

The Auto Sprayer. Eight to ten strokes of plunger in air-chamber will compress enough air to discharge the entire contents and make a continuous spray for nine minutes. This means that the sprayer can be charged in fifteen seconds, when it will work uninter- ruptedly long enough to spray a quarter acre of potatoes. The sprayer is light and, being carried by ashoulder-strap, a boy can carry it with ease and can cover ten times more area in a day than can be covered with the old style sprayers. Made of brass, $6 25 ; of galvanized steel, $4.75. Extension pipes, 2-ft. lengths, brass, 35 cts. ; steel, 30 cts.

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Miscellaneous Garden Tools

Standard Flower Pots. When shipped direct to the purchaser from construction makes them almost indestructible, nothing being the factory, in quantities of 100 to 1,000 of a size, we allow 10 per used but a steel frame covered with hydraulic cement, the mosaic cent discount from these prices. Bean Dos, being placed in so that the cement and heavy glass mosaic

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Wharton’s Patented Mosaic Flower Boxes. These Mosaic Flower Boxes Save carpets and floors. Will not soak or rust. and Jardinieres can be made in almost any size, although the stand- Bagh Hash

ard size of the 12 in. diam. for 1o-in. pot-$0 55 | 18 in. diam. for 16-in. pot ..$o 90 window boxes | y4 in. diam.for12-in. pot. 65 | 20in diam. for 18-in. pot .. 1 10 Oe nS 16 in. diam. for 14 in.pot. 80 | 22in. diam. for 20-in. pot .. 1 30 in. high, and of Wood Fiber Vases for cut-flowers. Neat and durable. Each the Jardinieres No.o. 8 in. inside diameter ; 13 in. inside depth............ $0 50 is 12 by 12in.on No. 1. 5% in. inside diameter; to in. inside depth.......... 40 top, and Io by No. 2. 4% in. inside diameter ; 9 in. inside depth........... 35 to in.on bottom No. 3. 4in. inside diameter; 6in. inside depth............. 30 and 12 in. high. No. 4. 3 in. inside diameter; 4% in. inside depth..... sovo00 §=— AS Thesesizes can No. 00. gin. inside diameter; 22 in. inside depth.......... 90 be changed to No. 11. 5% in. inside diameter; 18 in. inside depth......... 50 suit the space No. 22. 4% in. inside diameter; 15 in. inside depth......... 40 they are to oc- No. 33- 4 in. inside diameter; 12 in. inside depth.........-. 35 cupy. The No. 44. 3 in. inside diameter; 9 in. inside depth ........... 30 manner of No. 000. 9 in inside diameter ; 29 in. inside depth........... I 75

Coldwell’s Horse Lawn Mower

This is one of the best and most perfect

Horse Lawn Mowers manufactured. It is used exclusively by the Government, and on the largest public and private lawns in the country. These Mowers are furnished with shafts, seat and side-draft attachment, which keeps the horse on the cut grass only. Each Mower is warranted to give complete satisfaction. 30-inch cut $65, 35-inch cut $78, 4o-inch cut $95.

COLDWELL’S PARK LAWN MOWER

Invaluable when the grass is unusually heavy or tough; sizes 14-, 16-, 18- and 20- inch. Price same as corresponding sizes of the Imperial.

GEARED ROLLER MOWERS

For Edging. 4 blades. 12-inch $9.50, 14-inch $1o, 16-inch $1T. For Golf Links. 6blades. 12-inch $9.80,

14-inch $10.15, 16-inch $11.45, 18-inch $12.30, 20-inch $14. LAWN VASES Terra-Cotta Painted White

In various sizes and beautiful designs from $5 to $40. Prices and styles submitted on application.

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Imperial Lawn Mower HORSES BCOTS Used in Mowing Lawns

Extra well made. Will outwear two sets of cheap boots. Per set of four, $8.50.

LAWN ROLLERS

Cast-Iron Hand Power. From 150to 700 pounds in weight, costing from $8 upward.

One-Horse Steel. From 500 pounds up- ward. Prices and sizes of Lawn Rollers on application.

GRASS CATCHERS

12-inch $1.50, 14-inch $1.60, 16-inch $1.85, 18-inch $2, 20-inch $2.15.

IMPERIAL LAWN MOWERS

After careful consideration, we have de- cided upon offering the “Imperial”? as our best Mower. These Mowers areused by the Government, and on the lawns of the lead- ing public grounds throughout the country. Descriptive illustrated catalogue of these Mowers, including Special Mowers for golf and large park lawns, sent on application. Prices, 12-inch, low wheel, $7 ; 14-inch, high wheel, $8; 16-inch, high wheel, $9; 18-inch, high wheel, $10; 20-inch, high wheel, $11.

APEX LAWN ROLLERS

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Iron Age Implements 29 WM. C. BECKERT, ALLE GHENY, PA.

IRON AGE FARM and GARDEN IMPLEMENTS

These tools are most satisfactory and are well known to be the BEST. A complete descriptive Iron Age Catalogue sent free on application

No. 6 Iron Age Combined Double or Single Wheel-Hoe, Hill and Drill Seeder

Ease of adjustment and operation, lightness with strength and accuracy in hilling or

drilling the seed are valuable teatures of this combination tool. Ten tools in one, and each - \ one as satisfactory as a tool

made for the special par | i —— pose. Places the seed in TA wa continuous rows or in hills X/ ; Ly 4, 6,8, 12 or 24 inches apart. \ Price, complete, asin cut, me —— $11. The double wheel-hoe eee 1 form of this tool is shown in our No. 1.

No. 20.

No. 20 Iron Age Single Wheel-Hoe

A most complete single wheel tool. One pair side hoes, three cultivator teeth, one pair of rakes and a plow are furnished. Price, complete, $5.50. With plain hoes only (as No. 21), $3.50. Can be used as a seed drill at any time by adding the seeder attachment.

No. 18 Iron Age Drill Seeder

This tool possesses all the qualities of a plain, continuous row seeder, and is the lowest-priced Iron Age Drill made. Price, $6.50.

No. 12 Iron Age Wheel Plow and Cultivator

Remarkable for its exceeding lightness, great strength f and variety of work it will accomplish. Price, complete, [ $3.25. With landside plow only (as No. 11), $2.25.

The Iron Age Combined Barrel Truck, Hand Carl and Leaf Rack

Barrel can easily be detached from truck. Truck and trunnions, with 14-inch wheel, $7; 2%-inch wheel, $7.75; 34-inch wheel, $8.50. Extra for barrel, $2.25; box to fit on truck, $33 leaf rack to fit on truck, $53 sprinkler attachment, $3.25.

The Gem Single Wheel-Hoe

Can be used also as plow or eultivator; has had con-

The New Model Seed Drill

has been in use for many years, and is well known to be truly a model for satisfactory work. The wheel is large and broad; index plain and reliable, and allis first-class. Frice, $7.50.

“= No. 1 Iron Age Dovble Wheel-Hoe

i One of the best tools The New Model Seed Drill. made. Can be used as

tinued demand for years. Price, com- plete, $4.50; with = 5 teeth only, ~ $3.25. Gem Double Wheel-Hoe, com- plete, $5.50.

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No. 4 Iron Age Combined Double Wheel-Hoe and Drill Seeder.

No. 4 Iron Age Combined Double Wheel- Hoe and Drill Seeder

What is said of No. 6 is largely applicable to > ah P single wheel, cultivator, this tool, except that it does not sow in hills. As A MU, plow or rake. Price, complete, $6.50. With a double or single wheel-hoe, plow, cultivator or = | side hoes only (as No. 3), $375. <A seeder at-

rake, it is identical. Price, complete, $10. Asa

tachment, or a hill and drill seeder attachment, drill seeder only (No. 5), $7.

can be added at any time, and the tool con- verted into a No.4 or No. 6 combined seeder.

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The Gem Single Wheel-Hoe.

No. 15 Iren Age Combined Single Wheel-Hoe, Hill and Drill Seeder

Very similar to our No. 6 as aboye, excepting it is used only as a single wheel. Price, complete, $10. The No. 17 Iron Age (similar to this, but sows f only in contin- { uous rows), $9.

Hill and _ Drill Seeder (as a se ed er only),

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No. 16 Iron Age Combined Single Wheel-Hooe, Hill and Drill Seeder.

Select List of Flower Seeds

A Revised List of the Best and most Popular Sorts, including Seeds of Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, and Stove and Greenhouse Plants

N THE following pages we offer a careful and choice selection of fresh and pure Flower Seeds, including the best old and new varieties. No need of the flower garden has been neglected, for seeds of plants adaptable for every ornamental pur- pose, covering a wide range of form and color, height and habit, and the whole season with their bloom, may be found here.

OUR FLOWER-SEED PACKETS are large and beautifully lithographed in colors, with directions for culture printed on one side ; they are well filled with tested seeds of strong germinating power.

THE HEADINGS OF THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS which follow—Choice Annuals for Bloom the First Season, Perennials for Permanent Planting, Ornamental Climbers, Seeds of Greenhouse Plants—make so clear the nature of each class of seeds offered that the usual puzzling and arbitrary signs and abbreviations are unnecessary. The copious index on the last page of the Catalogue will be found helpful to all who, without understanding plant habits and classifications, wish to turn quickly to any species.

Annuals, Blooming First Season ABRONIA AGERATUM

_Pretty trailers. Flowers in Verbena- Of neat, vigorous growth and free-bloom-

like clusters ; sweet-scented. ing habit. Blooms the whole summer. Arenaria. Fine yellow. Pkt. 5 cts. Lasseauxi. Fine clusters of bright Umbellata grandiflora. Pure rose. | rose, borne long and abundantly. Pkt. 5c.

Pkt. 5 cts. Imperial Dwarf White. Large clus-

ADONIS. Bright scarlet flowers of pets CRU OW eS plant handsome and free- 7 5 ; : Z 5 g- a5) GUSe long duration; foliage feathered; 1 foot. S Pkt. 5 cts. Blue Perfection. Flowers large and deep blue; 1% ft. Pkt. 5cts. AGROSTEMMA (Rose of Princess Victoria Louisa. Dwarfand Heaven), Dwarf Fringed. Finely fringed | compact; flowers light blue with white bright rose flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. center. Pkt. 5 cts.

ANAGALLIS (Pimpernel). Low- growing; forms a mat of bright red, white, pink and pur- ple flowers. Pkt. 5c.

ARCTOTIS grandis. A very bushy, free-flower- ing plant, with whit- - ee ish foliage and ray- Ageratum, Blue Periection formed, pure white flowers tinged with a yellow zone at the base; blooms all summer; 2% feet. Pkt. tocts.

ARNEBIA cornuta (Arabian Primrose). Golden yellow flowers with dark brown spots; plant 2feet high and bushy. Pkt. 10 cts.

ALYSSUM

A great favorite for bouquets and house culture, as well as for out- door baskets and border edging.

Benthami (Sweet Alyssum). Trailing; flowers white, very sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

Little Gem. Dwarf, spreading, covered thickly with very fragrant white flowers. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 35 cts.

White Carpet. Blooms profusely the whole season; plants only 2 to 3 inches high. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts.

AMARANTUS

Tall, with showy, variegated leaves and long racemes of flowers.

Caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding). Blood-red; 3 feet tall. Pkt. 5 cts.

Cruentus (Prince’s Feather). Dark red; 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts.

Henderi. Brown, dark red and bronze. Pkt. 5 cts.

Nobilis pyramidalis. Very ornamental ; 3feet. Pkt. 5 cts.

Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Foliagescarlet, yellow and green; 4 feet. Pkt. 5 cts.

P >. % Brilliant. Bright red, end of branches carmine rose, red and yel- oe ; Sei low. Pkt. 5 cts. ¥ 5 : Sulpherine. Lower leaves green, toward the middle sulphur-yel-

Arctotis grandis low with green points, heads and side shoots pure yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.

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ASTERS

The Aster is a royal annual, glorifying the garden with a rich display of bloom until the chrysanthemum, for which it isa fitting forerunner, begins to open its buds. The different sorts are grown in gardens everywhere. Our collection includes dis- tinct forms and varieties of rich color.

VICTORIA. Large, showy flowers, perfectly double to the center, with regu- larly overlapping petals; distinguished in appearance, and excellent for cutting. The plants form pyramids 18 inches high and carry 15 to 20 flowers.

White, Azure- Blue, Rose, Peach

Blossom, Scarlet, Crimson, Dark

Blue and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts.

GIANT VICTORIA, or WASHINGTON. A very large- flowering form of the Victoria Aster; flowers very double and 5 to 6 inches in diameter.

Pure White, Peach Blossom, Crimson, Light Blue, Dark

Blue, Fiery Scarlet and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts.

DAYBREAK. Delicate shell-pink flowers; erect and grace- ful habit. Pkt. ro cts.

PURITY. Flowers pure white and very double; in other respects similar to Daybreak. Pkt. 15 cts.

SNOWDRIFT. Extremely early snow-white flowers of the ostrich plume type; long-stemmed and fine for cutting. Pkt. 15¢c.

LAVENDER GEM. Large, loose flowers of the Comet type, long stems and branching habit; beautiful shade of lavender- blue. Pkt. 15 cts.

PEONY-FLOWERED PERFECTION. Peerless inform and rich and delicate colors of its flowers.

White, Rose, Crimson, Scarlet, Dark Blue, Light Blue and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts.

QUEEN OF THE MARKET. This variety is three weeks earlier than others, and of dwarf, branching habit. Excellent for growing under glass.

Rose, Pure White, Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue and ' Mixed. Each. pkt to cts.

EMPRESS FREDERICK COMET. Plant dwarf and compact; flowers of the purest white and 4 to 5 inchesin diameter: fine for cutting and as a pot- plant. Pkt. ro cts.

GIANT COMET. Immense flowers, with long, wavy, twisted petals; fine for cutting.

White, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts.

GIANT BRANCHING COMET. A splendid new Aster of branching habit and very vigorous growth; flowers loose and graceful, produced on long stems. Fine for cutting.

Carmine, Rosy Pink, Pure White, White Striped Pink and Mixed.

Each, pkt. 10 cts.

VICK’S PURE WHITE BRANCHING. Fine for cutting. Flowers very large, graceful, borne on long stems. Pkt. 10 cts.

SEMPLE’S BRANCHING. A choice late-flowering strain, which, by careful selection, has been brought to high perfection.

Rose, Carmine, Crimson, Purple, White, Pink, Lavender and Mixed.

Each, pkt. 10 cts.

SUNLIGHT. Flowers sulphur-yellow in color, 3 to 4 inches in diameter and of fine form, borne on long, stiff stems. Pkt. 10 cts.

OSTRICH PLUME TERRA COTTA. A very distinct new color; flow- ers over 5 inches across and of a terra cotta shade. Pkt. 10 cts.

WALDERSEE. Forms small, compact bushes 8 to 10 inches in height; flowers delicate rose, edged white, small and double. Pkt. 10 cts.

BARTONIA aurea. Handsome downy foliage; fragrant, large, gol- den yellow flowers, which open in the evening ; 3 feet. Pkt 5 cts.

see : BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy). Flowers light and graceful, Daybreak and borne profusely ; colors blue or white, with dark center ; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts.

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SUPERB BALSAMS (Lady’s Slippers)

Give brilliant masses of beautiful flowers for little care. Plants about 2 feet in height; transplanting dwarfs them and makes the flowers more double. Some are as double and perfect as camellias; they range through all dark, rich, brilliant and delicate colors.

Improved Camellia -flowered. | Double Miniature. Small, dainty,

Regular and perfect; large and full | double flowers. Choice mixed. to center. Choice mixed. Pkt. toc. Pkt tocts.

Florists’ Best Double White. Double Mixed. All kinds and Pxt. to cts. colors. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 50 cts.

BROWALLIA grandiflora (Blue Amethyst). A reat, compact little plant, blooming freely from June until frost; also fine for winter blooming. Flowers deep ultramarine blue. Pkt. 10 cts.

CALENDULAS, or POT MARIGOLDS

Produce a bright and constant mass of color; grow anywhere ; flower until frost.

Pure Gold. Semi-dwarf plant; handsome, double, pure golden yellow flowers. The best Marigold in cultiva- tion; flowers large and brilliant. Pkt. 5 cts., Oz. 25 cts.

Sulphurea. Flowers sulphur-yellow in color, of large size and very double. Pkt.

5 cts., oz. 25 cts. Meteor. Large double flowers of yellow, striped with orange. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. Fine Mixed. The best colors in variety. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

CALLIOPSIS (Bright Eyes)

Gay and beautiful; graceful habit, easy culture, and flower profusely.

Hybrida superba. Flowers yel ow, orange, brown, salmon, scarlet, carmine, blood- “a red, etc.; plants round and bushy; in bloom the entire season. Pkt. to cts.

Tinctoria. Flowers double, of a rich golden yellow color, with wine-maroon spots. 8

Pkt. 5 cts. eg Drummondii (Golden Wave). Pure, bright yellow flowers, with eyeof brown. Pkt. 5c. YY Ye

CALANDRINIA, Large-flowering. A creeping plant, with large, rose- 2 colored flowers, which make it one blaze of color whenever the sun shines. Pkt. 5 cts. #

CANNAS, Dwarf French. For rich effects in bedding, the Dwarf French Cannas have now few rivals in popular estimation. Finest mixed. Pkt. Io cts., oz. 25c.

CANDYTUFT (lIberis)

An old and universal favorite, largely cultivated and continually in bloom; as val- uable for cut-flowers as for edging and masses and always desirable.

Giant Hyacinth-flowered, or Empress. Very largespikes of pure white. The plant sends out from 4 to 9 branches, each terminating in a large spike of flowers; these flowers are beautifully formed, and of unusual size. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts.

Dwarf Hybrids. Plants 6inches high. They form massive candelabra-shaped spikes & of various-colored flowers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts.

Queen of Italy. Thickly studded with fine pink flowers; quite dwarf, fine. Pkt. toc.

Rose Cardinal, Light Purple, Dark Purple and Carmine. Each, pkt. 5 cts.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

CARNATIONS

Marguerite. Blooms in four mon ‘is from seed. Plant vigorous, semi-dwarf, neat. If sown under glass in March or April, begin blooming in early summer and yield a bril- liant display of flowers until frost. Flowers large, quite double, and perfectly formed, never bursting the calyx. They show all colors and variegations through beautiful shades of red, pink and white. Mixed, pkt.5 cts; separate colors: White, Pink, Scarlet, Dark Red, Yellow and Striped, each. pkt. 10 cts.

Giant Marguerite. An improved and larger-flowering form of the above. Pkt. 10 cts.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Summer-blooming Painted Daisies)

Distinct from the autumn-flowering varieties, and grown in beds, where their bright colors show to advantage.

Chameleon. Large single flowers of crim- | Double White. Double flowers cf white.

son, yellow and bronze, changing after a Pkt. 5 cts.

few days to yellcw. Pkt. to cts. Double Yellow. Flowers large, pure yel- Carinatum fl. wl. Flowers very double low, very double. Pkt. 5 cts.

and bronzy yellow or rose, pure white or | Segetum Helios. Flowers golden yel-

crimson, and of graceful, semi-double low, 3 to 4 inches across ; fine for cutting.

form Pkt. 5 cts. Pkt. 10 cts.

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CENTAUREA \W SO Favorite old-fashioned flowers. The quaintly pretty flowers have good stems and are SA brightly colored. For other varieties, see Foliage Plants. Imperialis (Giant Sweet Sultan). Fine for , Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan). Bright cutting. Flowers large, sweet-scented and yellow; flowers large and sweet-scented.

in bloom until frost. Mixed. Pkt. 1oc. Pkt. 5 cts.

Marguerite. Very large, pure white and | Cyanus (Cornflower). White or blue; sweet-scented flowers. Profuse bloomer. plants tall, free-blooming. Pkt. 5 cts., 1% feet. Pkt. ro cts. Oz. 25 cts.

Chameleon. A companion to the preced- | Emperor William. Dark blue. Pkt. 5

ing, producing large, pale sulphur-yellow flowers; attractive. Pkt. 10 cts.

CENTRANTHUS. Pretty, compact plants, about a foot high, with corymbs of red or white flowers, produced freely. Mixed, pkt. 5 cts.

CELOSIA. (Cockscomb)

Odd and handsome. The comb-shaped heads often attain large size and are always gay colored. The dwarf varieties are much used for pot culture and in beds, presenting

cts., oz. 30 cts.

a striking appearance.

Spicata. Uniqueand handsome, producing at summit of branches spikes of bright rose flowers, changing to silvery white.

2% feet. Pkt. 15 cts. Thompsoni magnifica. Of pyramidal growth, producing graceful, feathery

plumes, ranging in magnificent shades from clearest yellow to dirkest blood-red. Crimson, Golden Yellowand Mixed Early.

Empress. Oneof thehandsomest; therich crimson heads are enormous, yet quite shapely ; dwarf. Pkt. to cts.

Vesuvius. Flame-colored and crimson; very showy. Pkt. 1octs.

Rosea. Bright rose, marked with acentral stripe of golden yellow; very dwarf Pkt. 10 cts.

Dwarf Yellow. Splendid, brightly colored

2feet. Pkt tocts. heads of large size and fine form; plants Glasglow Prize. Very large and showy strong; 9 inches. Pkt. to cts. dark crimson combs. Pkt. ro cts. Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

CLARKIA. Blooms profusely allsummer. Flowers double. Mixture of White, Red, Rose, Purple, ete. Pkt. 5 cts. COLLINSIA. Brightly colored flowers, blooming in whorls. Plants continually

in bloom; 1% feet. Mixed, pkt. 5 cts.

CONVOLVULUS MINOR (Dwarf Morning-Glory)

Handsome trailing plants of luxuriant growth. vases or baskets. Tricolor. Very pretty flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. Mauritanicus. Fine bright blue flowers, with yellow throat. Pkt. ro cts. = Bush Morning-Glory. Bushy little plants, blooming the entiresummer. Mixed. Pkt. toc.

COSMOS

Fine for cutting; long, slender stems, airy, grace- ful flowers and feathery foliage. Plants tall and strong-growing, from 4 to 6feet high, and a perfect fountain of bloom from September until frost. Should be started early.

Mammoth Perfection. A grand strain, some of the flowers attaining 4 inches in diameter. White, Pink, Scarlet. Each, pkt. 10 cts. Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 60 cts.

i Klondike. Blooms early and until

Ny frost. Flowers 2% to 3 inches

ae ) across, orange-yellow. Pkt toc. =) Dawn. Semi-dwarf. Flowers large, pure white tinged with rose; early and free-blooming. Pkt. ro cts., oz. 60 cts.

New Early Blooming. Identical in growth, etc., with Dawn, but con- tains all colors of the ordinary Cosmos. Mixed, pkt. 10 cts.

COSMIDIUM. Usefulfor both beds and borders. Flowers large, velvety brown or orange. 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts.

DATURA Cornucopia. Large and trumpet-shaped, formed of two or three flowers growing one within the other. Interior white, ex- terior purple, and of exquisite perfume. Pkt. rocts.

Very well adapted for beds, borders,

Cockscomb, Empress

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Celosia Thompsoni magnilica

Mammoth Perfection Cosmos

If you desire a perfect lawn, use our Evergreen Lawn Seed

WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 34 Annuals for Bloom the First Season

SEEDLING DAHLIAS

Dahlias grown from seed bloom the first year. A large percentage of the double varieties come true, while the single ones are superb.

Gloriosa. Its double flowers are produced in numerous distinct forms; even the individual plants produce their flowers of various shapes, sizes and colors. The flowers are from 14 to 3 inches in diameter. Pkt. ro cts.

Twentieth Century. Fine fern-like foliage, upright branching habit, and an early and profuse bloomer. Pkt. Io cts.

Dwarf Tom Thumb. Useful for bordering and pot culture; floriferous, bearing handsome flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.

Mixed Double. Extra fine mixed; will produce a very large proportion of double flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.

Mixed Single. Large single flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.

SUMMER-BLOOMING DIANTHUS (Garden Pinks). See Back Cover

These, although biennials, flower the first year, but are hardy and flower much stronger the second year. The colors are wonderfully varied and rich. They are semi-dwarf in habit, and are especially adapted for small beds or edging; they bloom profusely and continue until frost.

JAPANESE PINKS (D. Heddewigii)—

Double Dark Crimson. Large, very dark red flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. Mourning Bride. Large, deep crimson, fringed white. Pkt. 5 cts. White. Flowers very large, pure white. Pkt. 5 cts.

White Diadem. Pure white, fringed red. Pkt. 5 cts.

Fireball. Brilliant scarlet; dwarf. Pkt. 10 cts.

Hybrid Mixed. Very large, fine flowers in many colors. Pkt. ro cts., oz. $1. Diadem. Splendid mixture, ranging through all colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 75 cts.

Single Queen of Holland. Pure white, yellowish center; fine. Pkt. 10 cts. Little Gem. White, with purple center; very pretty. Pkt. 10 cts.

Crimson Belle. Splendid brilliant dark red. Pkt. 5 cts. Eastern Queen. Large, beautiful rose flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. Finest Selected Mixed. In many colors. Extra. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 75 cts.

DEEPLY FRINGED PINKS (D. Heddewigii laciniatus)—

Double Salmoneus. Splendid salmon-rose. Pkt. 10 cts.

Cupreo coccineus. Splendid large, copper-red flowers. Pkt. to cts. Striped. White, striped and splashed red; charming. Pkt. 10 cts. Finest Mixed. Choicest colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 75 cts.

Single Salmon Queen. Bright salmon, changing to rose. Pkt. 5 cts. Oriental Beauty. Flowers large, colorings and markings very rich. Pkt. toc. Fairy Queen. Pure white, salmon center; dwarf. Pkt. 5 cts. Snowflake. Large pure white flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.

Coronatus. Deep red, with black zone; fine. Pkt. 5 cts. Finest Mixed. In many fine varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 75 cts.

IMPERIAL PINKS (D. imperialis)— Double Crimson. Very rich dark color. Pkt. 5 cts. White. Pure white, very double. Pkt. 5 cts. Finest Mixed. Superb mixture of allcolors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. CHINESE PINKS (D. Chinensis)— Double White. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 4octs. Mixed. Bestcolors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts.

DIDISCUS coeruleus. This pretty plant produces its beautiful lavender- blue flowers allsummer. Pkt. Io cts.

ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy)

Flowers in rich hues of orange, yellow, scarlet, creamy white, crimson and carmine. Douglasii. Yellow, with golden center ; early flowering. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. ; : : .

Golden West. Flowers 3% to 6 inches in diameter. Light canary, with orange blotches at the base of petals. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

EVERLASTINGS

The strawy texture of the flowers retains their shape and brilliant color indefi- Helichrysum nitely. Cut them before they have opened fully, and dry slowly in the shade.

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ACROCLINIUM roseum. Graceful, double rose-colored flowers; | HELICHRYSUM nanum (Eternal Flower). Beautifully formed 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts. double flowers; plants dwarfand branching. Fine mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Album. Double flowers, white. Pkt. 5 cts. Monstrosum. Large and very double flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.

AMMOBIUM grandiflorum. Clusters of pure white flowers; RHODANTHE, Fine Mixed. The most delicately beautiful of 2feet. Pkt. 5 cts. all Everlastings; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts. GOMPHRENA globosa (Bachelor’s Button). Round flower | XERANTHEMUM. Bright, double, globe-shaped flowers. Mixed. heads of red or white. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. Pkt. 5 cts. Special offer of Everlastings—1 packet each, of 8 varieties, 30 cents

Annuals for Bloom the First Season

EUPHORBIA

Heterophyla (Painted Leaf). Glossy leaves, chang- ing to scarlet. Pkt. 5 cts.

Variegata (Snow-on-the- Mountain). Of robust growth, with fine green leaves, striped with white. Pkt. 5 cts.

FEVERFEW

Double White (Matricaria). For cutting and pot

culture as well as for beds and borders. - Thrives in all soils; blooms until frost. 18inches. Pkt. 5 cts. Golden Ball. Compact-growing variety with golden

yellow flowers. Pkt. to cts.

FOUR O'CLOCK. Sweet-scented flowers of many different colors. They open in the afternoon, and wither inthe morning. Mixed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c.

GAILLARDIA

Lorenziana (Blanket Flower). Showy bedding plants, covered with double flowers from midsum- mer until frost; many bright colors. Pkt. 5 cts.

Amblyodon. Large single salmon-red flowers, deep crimson in center. Pkt. 5 cts.

GRASSES, ORNAMENTAL

See also Perennials

Beds composed entirely of Grasses, with tall varieties planted in the center and the shorter ones used for edging, are especially beautiful.

AGROSTIS nebulosa. Feathery and elegant. 1% feet. Pkt. 5c. AVENA< sterilis (Animated Oats). Drooping heads. 4% ft. Pkt. 5c.

BRIZA maxima. The large form of Quaking Grass. 1% ft. Pkt. 5c. Minima gracilis. Small Quaking Grass. Fine for bouquets.

I foot. Pkt. 5 cts. BROMUS brizaeformis. Useful in many decorative ways when dried. 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts.

COIX lachryma (Job’s Tears). Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.

ERAGROSTIS elegans (‘“‘ Love Grass’’).

LAGURUS ovatus (Hare’s Tail Grass). 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts.

PENNISETUM Ruppelianum. Hand- some purple spikes. 2% ft. Pkt. 5c.

TRICHOLAEANA = atropurpurea. Purple spikes; fine. Pkt. 5 cts.

One packet each of above 10 varieties

for 35 cents

GODETIA

Bright and at- tractive compact- growing plants, al- ways gay with a crop of their pretty flowers. Gloriosa. Flow-

ers large and

brilliant red in color. Pkt. 5c. Duke of Albany.

Satiny white. Pkt. 5 cts Brilliant. Bright crimson.

5 cts.

Grandiflora compacta. Large- flowering white. Pkt. 5 cts.

Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 5 cts, oz. 30 cts.

HOLLYHOCK, Ever- blooming. Blooms first season if sown early; flowers double, semi- double and single, and in a great diversity of colors. Pkt. 15 cts.

Broad blades, drooping seeds.

Pkt. 5 cts. Small white spikes.

Pkt.

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Lobelia compacta

HIBISCUS

Africanus. Large, cream-colored flowers, with brown center.

Pkt. 5 cts. Giant Yellow. Flowers 7 to8 inches in diameter; canary yellow, with garnet throat. Pkt. Io cts.

HUNNEMANNIA fumariaefolia (Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy). Large, buttercup yellow, poppy-like flowers. 2ft. Pkt.5c.

ICE PLANT. Glistening waxen leaves and stems covered with a shining granular coat; plant trailing; for baskets, vases, borders. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

IPOMOPSIS (Standing Cypress). Long spikes of red or bright scarlet flowers, and fine foliage. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

KAULFUSSIA. Six inches to 1 foot high. Flowers blue, violet-white, crimson or rose; graceful and pretty. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.

KOCHIA scoparia (Summer Cypress). Beautiful pyram- idal form. Leaves finely cut, light green and turn crimson in the fall. Fine for borders. 2feet. Pkt. 10 cts.

LARKSPUR

Rocket Larkspurs are very showy; flower-spikes of bright colors.

Giant Hyacinth-flowered. Flowers very large and double, im- mense spikes. Mixed. Pkt. to cts.

Dwarf Double Rocket, Tall Double Rocket. of each. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

Mixed colors

Emperor. Plants of symmetrical habit; double flowers. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. Branching. Bears long spikes of flowers on long stems; fine for cutting. Pkt. ro cts. LAWATERA. Free-blooming plant, with showy red flowers. 2feet. Pkt. 5 cts. LEPTOSIPHON. Beautiful in flower and foliage ; effective grown in masses. 6inches. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. LINUM. Ofgreat beauty. Blossoms scarlet and rose; stems and foliage fine. Pkt. 5 cts.

LOBELIA

Erinus speciosa superba. Dark blue, with large white eye;

trailing. Pkt. 5 cts. ip Speciosa, Crystal Palace. Dark blue, fine; trailing. Pkt. 5c. White Lady. Trailing, large-flowered white. Pkt. 10 cts.

Crystal Palace compacta. Dark blue flowers; fine for edging and carpet bedding. Pkt. ro cts.

Speciosa superba compacta. fine. Pkt. 10 cts.

Compacta alba. White. Pkt. 10 cts.

LUPINUS (Sun-Dial). Effective in mixed borders. The seed should be sown where plants are tostand. 2feet. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Dark blue, with large white eye;

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Annuals for Bloom the First Season

Dwari Nasturtiums

and easy to grow.

Pride of the Garden. Dwarf, com- pact and very bushy. Flowers of im- mense size, very double, various shades of yellow. Mixed. Pkt. 1octs.

Dwarf Double French. Plants low

of various colors. Pkt. 5 cts. '

MATHIOLA bicornis. ing plant for dry and sunny exposures.

Bismarck. Large-flowering and vig- orous. Stout stalks, dark green crimpled foliage; flowers double the size of Machet. Pkt. 1o cts.

King of the Dwarfs. Plants of neat bush form, 5 to 6 inches high; spikes and flowers very large; color bright crimson; fine for pot culture. Pkt. Io cts.

Moschatus.

Tigrinus grandiflorus. many colors. Pkt. ro cts.

NEMOPHILA. Of compact habit, oddly and beautifully colored flowers of blue, purple and white, in unusual markings and blendings. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

NICOTIANA

Affinis. Broad tropical foliage and clusters of large, tubular, fragrant flowers; 3 feet. Pkt. 5c.

Sanderae. Produces a continuous profusion of large, brilliant carmine-red flowers, on bushy, many-branching plants ; sweet-scented; 2 feet. Pkt. 25 cts.

DWARF NASTURTIUM

Tom Thumb Varieties, for Bedding

None of the old-fashioned plants deserve their renewal of popularity better than the Nas- turtiums, so brilliant and varied in coloring, free in bloom, and picturesque in appearance Hardy habit of growth, even in hottest suns and poor soils; prime favorite for cut-flower work and personal adornment. The Dwarf Nasturtiums form thick masses of leaves and flowers not more than a foot in height.

All the following varieties, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., except where noted

Mignonette Machet

Vesuvius.

Chameleon. yellow.

King of Tom Thumbs.

Salmon-red; very fine.

Queen of Tom Thumbs. Globular, com- Splashed crimson, bronze and

pact, bushy plants; foliage beautifully va- riegated white and green; flowers rich

Crimson. crimson. Pkt. Io cts. Pearl. Creamy white. Beauty. Very bright; flowers yellow and Purpureum. Dark crimson. scarlet. Roseum. Soft rose color. Empress of India. A splendid dark-leaved Golden King. Large flowers of deep golden sort; brilliant crimson flowers.

yellow. Spotted. Deep orange, crimson blotches.

Delightfully fragrant lilac flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.

MARIGOLD

Showy plants for midsummer and autumn bloom; 1 to 2 feet tall, free-flowering

Eldorado. Flowersfrom roto 14 inches around, very double, of bright golden orange and primrose shades. Pkt.5c.

African. Of dense growth, with im- mense double flowers of a peculiar shade of golden yellow. Pkt. 5 cts.

Signata pumila. Dwarf plants; forms a true “gilt edge”’ for beds. Pkt. 5c.

A capital edg-

MIGNONETTE

The matchless perfume of this flower renders it most popular.

Defiance. Spikes large and fragrant; flowers of immense size, forming a graceful as well as a compact spike. Pkt. 10 cts.

Machet. The best variety for pots; is dwarf and free-blooming; flower-spikes bright reddish maroon. Pkt. 10 cts.

Large-flowering. The old Mignonette, stillas sweet asany. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.

MIMULUS (Monkey Fiower) The well-known Musk Plant. Large-flowering new tigered and spotted varieties, in

Pkt. to cts.

Nicotiana Sanderae

Annuals for Bloom the First Season

DWARF NASTURTIUMS, continued King Theodore. Dark maroon; petals look asif cut from velvet Golden yellow foliage; light scarlet flowers.

Cloth of Gold. Lady Bird. Aurora. Bronze.

Orange-yellow, red spots.

Burnished coppery bronze.

Prince Henry. Leaves spotted; bright crimson-scarlet flowers. Sulphur, spotted maroon.

Crystal Palace Gem. Ruby King. Bright ruby-red.

Scheuermanni. Cochineal. Superb Mixture. Fine Mixed. Oz. tocts , 4 ozs. 30 cts., lb. 90 cts.

Collection of 6 named sorts, 25 cts., 12 sorts 45 cts.

; A delicate, pretty plant; light blue or white flowers, set ina mist of feathery green foliage.

NIGELLA (Love-in-a-Mist). Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

NIEREMBERGIA. For baskets or edgings. Flowers

white, tinted lilac.

NOLANA.

in all shades of blue, yellow and white.

Pkt. 5 cts.

fragrant and showy. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

PENTSTEMON gloxinioides. Producing large spikes of gloxinia-like flowers, often 2 inches in diameter, and of Pkt. 15 cts.

brilliant and varied colors.

Petunia grandiflora superbissima quadricolor

PHLOX DRUMMONDII, LARGE-FLOWERING

Brilliant red. Pkt. 10 cts. With white eye. Pkt. Ioc.

Splendens. Chamois Rose.

Primrose to pale pink; lower petals tinged carmine

Oz. 15 cts., 2 ozs. 25c., 4 ozs. 4oc., Ib. $1.50.

Beautiful trailing border plants, with flowers Mixed. Pkt. 5cts.

NYCTERINIA. A dainty little edging plant, brightened by a profusion of small,star-shaped, white or lilac flowers. Pkt. 5c.

GENOTHERA (Evening Primrose).

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Petunia, Large Flowering

PETUNIAS

No annual of the garden is more lavish with its flowers, or more readily adaptable to

any and every purpose than the Petunia.

So popular has it become that enthusiasts have

given years of patient care to its improvement, and we now have superb show varieties, fringed, ruffled and doubled, mottled, striped and self-colored.

Large-flowering Double Fringed. Su- perb mixture, unsurpassed in quality, finely fringed and in all the best colors. Pkt. 50 cts.

Large -flowering Single Fringed. Choicest mixture from superb strains. Pkt. 25 cts.

Giants of California. Large, beautiful, fluffy blossoms handsomely crimped, fringed and ruffled, and come in white, rose, velvety crimson-black, etc. Pkt. 25c.

Grandiflora superbissima quadricolor. Bright rose veined with lustrous carmine, merging into deep red at throat; has five graceful spatulate markings of a decided yellow, radiating from the center in the form of a 5-pointed star. Pkt. 25 cts.

Rosy Morn. Plants dwarf and bushy, flowers brilliant rose with white throat and center, and produced in great profusion. Pkt. 25 cts.

Striata. Striped varieties. Pkt. 10 cts.

Kermesina alba oculata.

Baby Blue. Plant dwarf and compact, blooms when only a few inches in height ; flowers one inch across, of a reddish pur- ple color ; when seen in the sunlight they appear a lovely blue; very floriferous. Pkt. 15 cts.

Howard’s Star. The Star is light blush- pink, which deepens in color as it reaches

| the margin, and finally blends with the maroon ground color. Pkt. 25 cts.

Inimitable Dwarf. Striped flowers, dwarf bushy plants; very effective. Pkt 10 cts.

Inimitable. Striped and blotched. Pkt toc.

| Adonis. Fiery carmine, with white throat. | _ Pkt. 10 cts. Snowball. Dwarf, bushy plants; smail

Pkt. ro cts. Dark red. Pkt. 1o cts. Similar to above in habit.

white flowers.

| General Dodds.

Brilliant Rose. Pkt. 1octs.

Single Mixed.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 75 cts.

Flowers as large as in the Perennial Class

Alba. Flowers pure white. Pkt. ro cts.

Crimson, with | Coecinea. Vivid scarlet flowers. Pkt. 1oc.

Rosea alba oculata. Brilliant rose, white white eye. Pkt. ro cts. Alba oculata. White, with claret eye. eye. Pkt. 10 cts. Isabellina. Flowers yellow; distinct. Pkt. 10 cts. Atrorosea. Deeprose. Pkt. to cts. Pkt. Io cts. Large-flowering Mixed. Pkt. 5c., 0z. 75c. NEW DWARF PHLOXES (Nana compacta) Fireball. Scarlet. Pkt. toc. Snowball. White. Pkt. toc. Chamois-rose. Pkt. roc. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. toc.

These charming and unique dwarf Phloxes are of neat, compact habit, growing only about 8 inches high.

OTHER SORTS AND COLORS

Fimbriata. Large clus- ters of flowers with fringed petals. Mixed. Pkt. ro cts.

Cuspidata. The New Star Phloxes. Pretty star-shaped flowers. Mixed. Pkt. ro cts.

Phlox Drummondii, Large Flowering

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Bridesmaid.

Odier, or Blotched.

Orchid-flowered. the finest shades.

Diana. Madam Perret.

Masterpiece.

Ruby. Flowers large and fine.

den margined, yellow center. Parisian. Large

mostly white ground. President Carnot.

Pansies

blue. Violet-Blue. Fine bedder. Royal Purple.

purple. Adonis.

GOOD MIXED GERMAN PANSIES. Pkt. 5c., 0z. $1.25.

TUFTED PANSIES. Finest mixture of these long and free- flowering varieties. Pkt. 25c.

POPPIES

Light blue.

The annual Poppies are quite as brilliant and effective fer all pur-

poses as the perennial sorts. They grow freely in any good soil.

SINGLE

ers; late. Pkt. 5 cts , 0z. 75 cts.

Shirley. Semi- double and single, daintily colored. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts.

Danebrog. Bril- liantscarlet, witha large white spot at the base of each petal. Pkt. 5 cts., OZ. 25 cts.

Single Scarlet. Brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25¢.

Single Mixed. Best sorts and colors. Pkt. 5 cts., 0z. 25c.

DOUBLE Peony-flowered. Mixed. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 25 cts.

Poppies

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| strikingly setting off the dark blotches of the center. Cassier’s White 5-spotted. Very fine strain of three- and five-blotched show Pansy.

The upper petals stand upright and are laid out in small folds; colors of Pkt. 15 cts.

Pure cream color, an entirely new shade.

Every petal is conspicuously undulated and curled. Pansy some lovely tints of color not met with in other Pansies.

Embraces the richest shades of red colors, from scarlet, scarlet-orange, wine-red to rose. Pkt. 15 cts.

Fiery Faces. Rich scarlet, gol- stained, White,

blotched with shades of violet-

Fine dark

Annuals for Bloom the First Season

PANSIES

We wish to call special attention to our large assortment of Pansy seed, which includes all famous and distinct large-flowering strains, and in separate colors, all the most desirable shades and blendings. contains only the finest and purest strains.

The collection is quite complete, and

FINEST SHOW PANSIES

BECKERT’S SUPERB MIXTURE, including all Show and Giant varieties, Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $6.

Bugnot’s Large Blotched.

Large superb flowers with broad blotches, the two

petals finely lined in great diversity of rarest colors. Pkt. 25 cts.

Cassier’s Superb Strain. Large round flowers, the petals overlapping and often frilled; colors rich and varied. Pkt. 25 cts.

Cassier’s S-blotched. Flowers of immense size, and five-spotted on background of very rich colors. Pkt. 25 cts.

Cassier’s Golden 5-spotted. Very fine and distinct. Pkt. 25 cts.

Flowers very large and of fine form. Ground color rosy white,

Pkt. 25 cts. New; fine. Pkt. 25 cts.

Pkt. 15 cts.

Pkt. to cts.

] t. All shades of red, from a pink to a fine deep purple, with an intermediate bright red edged with white.

Flowers immense in size. Pkt. 15 cts.

There are also found in this Pkt. 15 cts.

GIANT TRIMARDEAU VARIETIES

Beautiful class of vigorous and compact growth. Flowers of largest size.

Black. Very dark. | Golden Yellow. Dark eye.

Striped. Striped, mottled and | Yellow Gem. Pure yellow. flaked. | Fire King. Rich scarlet, gold Emperor William. Ultra-ma- | edge. rine blue. | Beaconsfield. Lavender and Freya. Silver-edged. purple. Snowflake. Satiny white. Hortensis. Shades of rose.

Auricula-flowered. Black-Blue. Yellow-marbled. Azure-Blue. Gold bronze.

| Double Chamois-Rose. Tulip. Scarlet flow- |

} Peacock. Garnet and blue. | Bismarck.

White. With violet eye. White-marbled.

Each of the preceding Giant varieties, or a mixture of all of them, 10 cts. per pkt.

DOUBLE POPPIES, continued

Mikado. Each blossom is a large, soft ball, pure white at base, scarlet toward thetips. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. Double White. Double, pure white flowers. Globular flowers. Double Cardinal. Bright scarlet flowers. Double Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. Double White Fringed. Fringed petals.

PORTULACA

Sturdy little trailing plants, that bloom brightest during the warmest, driest weather. Beds of them form brilliant rainbows of color on sunshiny mornings.

Single Mixed. [In manyrich colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. Double Large-flowering Mixed. A large percentage of the flow- ers will be as double as little roses. Pkt. 10 cts.

RICINUS (Castor-Oil Bean)

Philippinensis. Very large and beautiful foliage. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.

Sanguineus. Stalks and fruit-clusters blood-red. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.

Borboniensis arboreus. Grows 15 feet. Leaves enormous. Pkt. 5 cts , 0z. 15 cts.

Cambodgensis. Red-black stems, very dark leaves; distinct. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

Gibsoni. Dark purple leaves andstems. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.

Zanzibarensis. The plants present a splendid aspect with their gigantic leaves. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25c. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

Annuals for Bloom the First Season

SUNFLOWERS (Helianthus)

Globosus. Flowers large, very double; rich saffron color. 5 cts , oz. 15 cts.

Dwarf Double. Very floriferous.

Thousand-flowered. Branches covered with double golden yel- low flowers. 8feet. Pkt. 1octs., oz. 40 cts.

Sulphur Gem. Single sulphur-yellow flowers with black center; habit branching. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.

Cucumerifolius nanus compacta. Very bushy and compact; about 12 inches high, 1r8inches in diameter; free-flowering. Pkt. toc.

Cucumerifolius stella. Elegant bright yellow single flowers with black center; very floriferous; fine for cutting. Pkt.1octs, oz. 40 cts.

Cucumerifolius miniature. Similar tothe preceding, but flowers of diminutive size. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts.

Cucumerifolius fl. pl. Aformof the preceding, producing double and semi-double flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.

SALPIGLOSSIS

Large-flowering. Blossoms are velvety, with deep veins and markings, lily-shaped and quaintly lovely. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. Tom Thumb. A dwarf, bushy form; well branched, blooming continually during the summer. 1foot. Mixed. Pkt. to cts.

SANVITALIA procumbens. A dwarf-growing plant, con- tinually bright with single golden yellow flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.

SAPONARIA (Bouncing Bet). Producing masses of fra- grant red cruciform flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.

SCABIOSA, Large-flowering (Mourning Bride). Curious and pretty; an old-fashioned flower, still deservedly popular, and one of the most satisfactory to grow. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

SCHIZANTHUS, Large-flowering Dwarf. Plant com- pact and pyramidal, bearing in profusion beautiful large flowers; very showy. Mixed. Pkt. tocts.

SOLANUM nanum (Jerusalem Cherry). Compact-growing plant, with small dark green leaves and producing an abundance of bright scarlet berries. Pkt. 5 cts.

STOCKS

Fragrant and free-blooming, and easy to grow,zeither in beds or pots. Almost all the varieties have long, handsome spikes of flowers, which last from early summer until frost.

LARGE-FLOW- ERING GER- MAN TEN- WEEKS. This plant flowers 10 or 12 weeks after the seed issown. We offer a magnificent strain of this in separate colors: Peach Blossom, Yellow, Pure White, Car- mine, Crimson, Light Blue, Pink, Scarlet, Dark Blue. Each, pkt. Io cts. Mixed, pkt. 5 cts.

Cut-and-Come- Again. An un- usually free-flow- ering variety. From spring until late in the fall the plants are covered with flowers. They thrive equally well in pots or beds.

Pkt.

Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 20 cts.

White, Pink, Yellow, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Crimson. Each or mixed, Mammoth-flowering Zinnias pkt. 10 cts.

39 WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. STOCKS, continued Snowflake. Very early-flowering, and indispensable for forcing. Pkt. 15 cts.

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| Elegans, Crested and Curled.

Dwarf Queen. A miniature form, similar to Snowflake, but with fiery scarlet flowers; fine. Pkt. 15 cts.

VERBENAS These are among our brightest and best bedders.

MAMMOTH. The florets average an inch in diameter, and have clearly defined margins and large white centers.

Mammoth White.

Mammoth Scarlet. Mammoth Striped.

Mammoth Pink. Mammoth Auricula-flowered. Each or mixed, pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.50.

Commandant Marchand. Distinct large-flowering variety ; color very rich, deep velvety maroon. Pkt. 15 cts.

Defiance. Bright scarlet flowers. Effective in bedding.

Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz $1.25.

New Dwarf Varieties (Nana compacta), habit. Mixed. Pkt. to cts.

Erinoides (Moss Verbena). Of low-spreading habit, producing in profusion purplish blue blossoms, from June until frost. Pkt. roc.

Emperor. Produces immense round umbels, the single flowers being marked with a large white eye; very striking. Pkt. 15c.

WISCARIA. Flowers all tints and shades of red. Pkt. 5c.

WHITLAWIA. Beautiful bell-shaped flowers of white or blue borne in clusters; for baskets, borders, etc. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.

ZINNIA ELEGANS (vYouth-and-Old-Age)

All of them, but especially the dwarf sorts, give gay effects in

Mammoth Blue.

Pkt. roc.

Very dwarf, spreading

| bedding. The taller sorts are very useful for mixed borders or

| massing in large clumps.

| Giant. Mammoth-flowered double variety, many brilliant colors. 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 60Ccts.

Striped, or Zebra. Flowers double, distinctly striped. Only a portion of them come true. Blooms all summer. Pkt. 5 cts.

Liliput-flowered. Tiny flowers of double, perfect form. Pkt. 5c.

Elegans, Double Mixed. A mostpleasing variety. Pkt. 5c., 0z. 50c. Pk}. 5 cts. Elegans, Double White. Pkt. 5 cts.

Elegans, Double Golden Yellow. Pkt. cts. Elegans, Double Pink. Pkt. 5 cts. Elegans, Double Searlet. Pkt. 5 cts.

Elegans, Double Carmine. Pkt. 5 cts.

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Seeds of Ornamental Climbers

SEE ALSO GREENHOUSE PLANTS

ADLUMIA cirrhosa (Mountain Fringe). Rapid - growing biennial climber; flowers pink, produced freely. Pkt. 5 cts.

ANTIGONON leptopus (Mountain Beauty). Produces in great profusion large clusters of brilliant carmine flowers. Pkt. 1oc.

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii (Japan, or Boston Ivy). A beautiful vine for covering walls and buildings. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

CALAMPELIS (Bugle Vine).

colored tubular flowers and delicate green foliage ; 10 feet.

COBAEA

Seandens. Rapid and luxuriant in growth. The deep violet-blue flowers are large and bell-shaped Pkt. 5 cts. Alba. Pure white flower ; variety of the preceding.

DOLICHOS lablab (Hyacinth Bean). showy white or purple flowers. It grows rapidly.

HUMULUS

Japonicus. Seed sown in early spring produces plants which will cover a wide spread in ashort time. Pkt. 5 cts.

Japonicus variegatus. Leaves broadly edged with cream color, and marked and shaded with silvery white and deep green.

Pkt. 5 cts. IPOMOEA

In this large class of tender annuals are included many handsome climbers—of Evening- as well as Morning-Glories and other favorites.

Setosa (Brazilian Morning-Glory). Beautiful rose-colored flowers and huge leaves; luxuriant in growth. Pkt. 1o cts.

Quamoclit (Cypress Vine). Delicately cut foliage and small, star- shaped flowers of scarlet or white. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.

Grandiflora (Moonflower). The large, pure white flowers of this plant open at night; quite fragrant. Pkt. 1octs.

Heavenly Blue. Foliage large, heart-shaped; flowers 4 to 5 inches across, light blue, with yellow throat. Pkt. 10 cts.

Bona Nox (Good Night, or Evening Glory). Large, violet flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.

Northern Light. Blooms 2 inches in diameter, pinkish lavender ; opens earlier than any other evening-blooming Ipomeea; foliage large and handsome. Pkt. 5 cts.

Imperial Japanese Morning-Glories

The flowers measure from 4 to 6 inches across, and their greater substance causes them to remain open much longer than ordinary Morning-Glories. Thecolors of the flowers, shadings and markings are limitless. Sowearly in May, in a warm, sunny position, in good, rich soil, and give plenty of water in dry weather. Superb mixed colors. Pkt. 1octs., oz. 50 cts. MORNING-GLORIES (Convolvulus major).

favorite annuals. Splendid mixture.

Annual climber, with orange- Pkt. 5c.

Pkt. 10 cts.

Large clusters of Pkt. 5c., 0z. I5c.

Well-known and Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.

LATHYRUS

Latifolius (Everlasting Pea). A hardy perennial growing 6 to 8 feet high Mixed. Pkt. rocts , oz. 30 cts. 3 yp _ Pink Beauty. Bright rosy pink. J Meisy A he | Pkt. 10 cts.

LINARIA Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy). Dainty little vine for climbing or creeping, rockwork or baskets. Flowers lavender-purple; leaves ivy-like and glossy. Pkt. 10 cts.

LOPHOSPERMU M scandens. Ornamental climber with rosy purple, foxglove-like flowers; 10feet. Pkt. to cts.

MAURANDIA, Giant- flowering. Admirable to hang from vases or to cover stumps and low trellises; blooms very freely. Pkt. 10 cts.

MINA lobata. Vivid scar- let in bud, changing in the open flower to creamy white; foliage dense and luxuriant. Pkt. loc.

Japanese Morning-Glories

| Peregrinum (Canary Creeper).

| WILD CUCUMBER.

NASTURTIUMS, TALL

Chameleon. Bears flowers of various colors on the same plant. Spotted. Orange-yellow, spotted crimson. Dark Crimson. Atropurpureum. Rich brown-red. Prince Henry. Lemon-yellow, with carmine blotches. Schillingi. Deep orange-yellow, crimson and brownat base of petals. Foliis aureis. Scarlet flowers, golden leaves. Heinemanni. Chocolate-colored. Hemisphaericum. Straw color, rosy blotched. King Theodore. Crimson ; dark leaved Vesuvius. Salmon-rose; dark-leaved. Scheuermanni coccineum. Scarlet, striped. Pearl. Creamy white. Coccineum. Bright scarlet. Sunlight. Bright orange.

All the above-named sorts. Superb Mixed. Fine Mixed.

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Pkt. 5cts., oz. 15 cts.

Pkt. 5c., Oz. 15S., 2 OzS. 25c , 4 ozs. 4oc., Ib. $1.50. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. , 4 ozs. 30 cts., lb. go cts.

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Nasturtiums

TROPAEOLUM

Lobbianum. Very superior for trellises, arbors or vases. Flow- ers brilliant and rich, borne in great profusion. Superb mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.

Graceful winged flowers of pure light yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.

BRIGHT-FRUITED VINES and GOURDS

Curious fruited vines, desirable because of ornamental foliage, or the odd and striking shapes and vivid colors of their fruits. ABOBRA viridiflora. BALSAM APPLE.

Small, oval, bright scarlet fruits. Pkt. 5c. Fruit orange and red. Pkt. ro cts.

BALSAM PEAR. Coppery scarlet fruits; 1ofeet. Pkt. 10 cts. BRYONOPSIS. Small, scarlet fruits; 1o feet. Pkt. 5 cts. BALLOON VINE. Balloon-shaped seeds. Pkt. 5 cts.

COCCINEA Indica. Flowerswhite; fruitscarlet; 8feet. Pkt. 5c.

GOURDS-— Anguinus, Angora, Apple, Bottle, Bishop’s Hat, Bell-Pear, Crookneck, Dishrag, Gooseberry, Hercules’ Club, Hedgehog, Lemon, Nest Egg, Onion, Orange, Pear, Powder-Horn, Pomegranate, Perennial, Serpent, Siphon, Sugar Trough, Turban Striped, Turban Red, Umbrella. Alls cts. per pkt.; mixture, 5 cts. per pkt., 15 cts. per oz.

KUDZU VINE. Of very rapid growth, with large foliage and producing fragrant purple wistaria-like flowers. Pkt. ro cts.

Grows very rapidly. Pkt. 5 cts.

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the drill is full.

America. White, striped red.

Admiration. Delicate rosy lavender.

Aurora. Flaked orange- salmon, largest striped.

Blanche Ferry. white.

Black Knight. colored.

Blanche Burpee. Large, pure white.

Captivation. Light magenta.

Coeccinea. Cerise, self-colored.

Countess of Cadogan. Bluish purple; wings clear blue.

Countess of Radnor. Pale mauve or lavender.

Coquette. Deep primrose, shaded lavender.

Dainty. White, with pink eye.

Dorothy Tennant. Deep rose-mauve; very fine.

Duke of Clarence. Brilliant rosy claret.

Earliest of All. Sameas Extra-Early Blanche Ferry, but earlier.

Emily Henderson. White; blooms early.

Extra-Early Blanche Ferry. Early; rose-pink.

Golden Rose. Yellow, striped pink.

Gorgeous. Salmon-orange.

Gray Friar. Beautiful watered purple on white ground.

Hon. F. Bouverie. Standard flesh-pink; wings rosy buff.

Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. Primrose.

Janet Scott. Deep pink.

Jennie Gordon. Rose, shaded cream.

Rose-pink, wings

Deep maroon, self-

Sweet Peas Grown from Our Seed

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“Newest and Best Sweet Peas

We offer avery fine assortment of these beautiful, fragrant and very popular We have these grown for us under the most favorable conditions as to Of soil and climate, and the quality of our stock is unexcelled

y be sown very late in the fall, or as early in spring as possible. WY rich, the drills 6inches deep. Cover first about an inch, and as the plants grow fill in until

Sweet Peas should The soil should be

All the following varieties, 5 cts. per pkt., 10 cts. per oz., 15 cts. for 2 ozs., 25c. per Ib.

Lady Grisel Hamilton.

Lady Skelmersdale. white.

Lord Rosebery. Self-colored rosy magenta.

Lottie Eckford. White, suffused with lavender- blue.

Miss Wilmot.

Mrs. Dugdale.

Mt. Blane. Early white.

Majestic. Rich deep rose.

Navy Blue. Purplestandard, navy-blue wings.

Othello. Deep maroon.

Pink Friar. Carmine, suffused with white.

Prima Donna. Lovely shade of soft pink.

Prince Edward of York. Scarlet, wings rose.

Prince of Wales. Bright rose-pink.

Royal Rose. Deep rosy pink.

Sadie Burpee. White.

Salopian. One of the best scarlets.

Superb Mixture of Finest Large-flowering Sorts. Oz. 10 cts., 2 0zs. 15 cts., 4 ozs. 25 cts, lb. 60 cts., by mail 7o cts.

Pale lavender-blue. Pink standard, wings

Deep orange-pink, large. Rich shade of rose.

| Good Mixed. Oz. 5 cts., 4 ozs. 15 cts., lb.

4o cts., by mail, 50 cts.

BUSH SWEET PEAS

Grow in bush form to a height of 18 inches, and have self-supporting flowers of good size and form.

Mixed Colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.

DWARF CUPID SWEET PEAS

Foliage deep emerald-green.

Plants not over 5 inches high and spreading in habit ; very profuse and continuous bioomers.

Each of the following Cupids, or in mixture, pkt. 5cts., oz. 10 cts., 14lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts., by mail 85 cts,

Alice Eckford. pink. Beauty. Rich rose-pink.

White, with | Bereatton. Rich wine-brown. Countess of Radnor. Lavender.

Firefly. Scarlet.

THUNBERGIAS

These are among our best half-hardy annual climbers. age and extremely pretty, dark-eyed flowers of white or yellow.

suffused

Primrose. Primrose-yellow. White Cupid. Pink Cupid.

The vine is of slender and graceful but very rapid growth, with elegant foli- Separate or mixed.

Choice mixed, pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts.

FOR A PERFECT LAWN USE OUR EVERGREEN LAWN SEED. Good seed is as necessary as good soil and its proper

preparation. will go as far as three bushels of light seed and is far more effective. Ashes or Bone Meal. See inside of back cover for prices.

Our lawn mixture is all seed and no chaff or dirt, and weighs 22 pounds and upward per bushel. isl For fertilizing your lawn, use Odorless Lawn Fertilizer, Hardwood

One bushel of this seed

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Seeds of Hardy Perennials

MANY PERENNIALS BLOOM THE FIRST SEASON IF SOWN EARLY

The permanent character of the Hardy Perennials, which live and bloom from year to year for an indefinite period, with but little care,

renders them very popular among all classes of gardeners.

next season.

ACANTHUS. Grows in almost any soil and situation; of a stately character. Latifolius. Flower-spikes talland handsome. Pkt. 10 cts. Mollis. Showy; very ornamental foliage. Pkt. 10 cts.

ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood). Produced on tall racemes above the finely cut foliage from midsummer until late autumn; bright blue. Pkt. 5 cts.

ADONIS vernalis. A bright early spring flower, with large showy yellow flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.

ALWSSUM saxatile compactum. Low-growing, with light green, silky foliage and golden yellow flowers. Useful for shaded places. Pkt. 5 cts.

ANEMONE. Blossoms are various shades of scarlet, purple, blue, white and striped. Fine mixture. Pkt. 5 cts.

ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon). Blooms the first year from seed if sown early, and makes very bright and showy bed- ding plants. The dwarf sorts grow 6 to 8 inches to 1 foot tall.

Golden Queen. Pure yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.

Grandiflorum. Flowers double the usual size and closely set onthe stems. White and Mixed. Each, pkt. Io cts.

Grandiflorum Dwarf Striped. Large and beautiful striped flowers. Pkt. 1o cts.

Queen of the North. Semi-dwarf, bushy plants, covered with large, white, sweetly perfumed flowers. Pkt. Io cts.

Tom Thumb, Mixed. All colors; fine for bedding. Pkt. 5 cts.

ARMERIA formosa (Sea-Pink). Dwarf, hardy plants. Rosy pink flowers, borne in clusters above the tufts of leafage. Pkt. 5 cts.

AQUILEGIA (Columbine)

Handsome and free-bloominz. Bears curiously shaped flowers

in many bright and delicate colors, and displays them well against ,

amass of light and pretty foliage. 2 ft.

Coerulea hybrida (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Flowers very large, more or less double toward the center, with long spurs; flowers white, marked with shades of blue; very fine. Pkt. 1octs.

Glandulosa Wera. Large, erect blue flowers; pure white corolla; very fine. Pkt. 25 cts.

Large-flowering Yel- low. Gold - spurred. Much admired; flowers large and bright golden yellow. kt. 10 cts.

’ Large-flowering White. white flowers, with long spurs. Pkt. 1octs.

Vulgaris fl. pl. Double varieties mixed. These will give an abundance of odd and very pretty

flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. BAPTISIA aus- tralis. A fine herba-

ceous plant; flowers beautiful blue, pea- shaped, produced on longspikes. Pkt. 5 cts.

CALLIRRHOE. Lilac and white flow- ers, produced the first year if the seed is started early. Very pretty. Pkt. 5 cts.

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Some of our very finest flowers are to be found among these plants for the hardy garden, many of which, though old-fashioned, are dear through associations.

Perennials sown in the fall will often bloom the

BELLIS PERENNIS FL. PL. (English Daisy)

Grows well in all soils if given a rather moist, shaded situation. They seldom exceed 6 inches in height, and bloom from spring un- til midsummer.

Giant Red. Choice large- flowering double red. Pkt. 10 cts.

Giant Longfellow. Bright, rose-colored flowers, large and double. Pkt. Io cts.

Giant Snowball. Pure white; flow- ers very double, large and per- fect. Pkt. Ioc.

Giant Mixed. Pkt. Io cts.

CAMPANULA (Bellflower). Very popular for mixed beds and borders. These bear a profusion of large, bell- shaped flowers.

Pyramidalis. Flowers in many shades of blue and white.

Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer). Handsome flowers in many tints of blue, rose and white. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

Canterbury Bell. Large, bell-shaped flowers of charming form in many beautifulshades. Single and Double. Each, pkt. 5c. Carpatica (Carpathian Blue Bells). Erect, bell-shaped flowers;

blue, white and mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts.

CANPDWTUFT (Iberis). Dwarf-growing and free-flowering plants; very useful for the border. Gibraltarica. White, suffused with pink. Sempervirens. White, with glossy foliage. % foot. Pkt. toc. CARNATIONS. These should be slightly protected during the winter with a light covering of coarse litter or manure.

Grenadin Scarlet. Charming double scarlet flowers; dwarf and compact. Pkt. 25 cts.

Early-flowering Vienna. Pkt. 10 cts.

Double Finest Mixed. The best types of hardy Carnations ; fine for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.

COREOPSIS lanceolata, Large-flowering (Harvest Moon). The flowers are nearly double the size of the older variety, measuring nearly 4 inches across; deeper yellow in color, with petals broader and more overlapping ; flowers very freely; fine for cutting. Pkt. ro cts.

CRUCIANELLA. foot high; rose-colored flowers.

DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant). Bright red flower-spikes often a foot long and pleasantly fragrant; flowers profusely. Pkt. 5c.

DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Stately and handsome plants, with fine waxen flowers, gracefully drooping from long stems on which they are thickly set. 3 feet.

Gloxinia-flowered. Large spotted flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.

Grandiflora. Large-flowering mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.

Monstrosa. Long spikes, surmounted by one very large flower. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5 cts.

Maculata superba. Beautiful spotted flowers of various colors Pkt. 5 cts.

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Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

1% feet. Pkt. toc.

Flowers of all colors; choice mixed.

Low, tufted plants, seldom more than a Pkt, 5 cts.

Mixed colors.

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DIANTHUS

Sweet William (D. barbatus). Attractive, profuse-blooming garden plants. The flowers have a quaint perfume. Pkt. 5 cts.

Double Mixed. Many colors. Pkt. 10 cts.

Single Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

Plumarius (Pheasant’s Eye Pink), Semi-double fringed flowers, fragrant, of white, crimson or purple shades. Pkt. 10 cts.

Plumarius nanus fl. pl. (Grass Border, or Spice Pink). Habit of growth very compact, and comes into bloom much earlier than other varieties; attains a height of about 12 inches; flowers of spicy fragrance and produced in a large variety of colors and markings. Pkt. 25 cts. a

DELPHINIUM (Perennial Larkspur)

Indispensable to the hardy garden, because of their long and graceful spikes of richly colored flowers ; fine for cutting. Formesum. Rich blue flowers, with white centers. Pkt. 1o cts. Formosum coelestinum. Delicate azure-blue; very pretty. Pkt. 1octs. Cashmerianum. Beautiful dark blue. Pkt. ro cts. Large-flowering White and Blue. Large, single flowers on long spikes. 2 feet. Each, pkt. Io cts. Hybridum. Splendid mixture. Pkt. 1o cts. = Elatum hybridum nanum. Semi-dwarf; produces extra large flowers in all Dianthus plumarius nanus fl. pl. shades of blue. Pkt. 15 cts. Sulphureum (Zalil). Produces tall spikes of sulphur-yellow flowers; very fine. Pkt. 15 cts. Nudicaule. Scarlet; dwarfand compact. Pkt. 15 cts.

GAILLARDIA (Large-flowerving )

Very large, handsome flowers, having dark crimson centers marked with rings of many brilliant colors. Pkt. 10 cts.

Grandin compacta. Of bushy habit, about a foot high; flowers rich and varied. Pkt. 10 cts.

Grandiflora, Semi-double. Flowers nearly 4 inches in diameter ; varying from light to deep yellow, tinged at base with aurora or wine-red. Pkt. 25 cts.

GENTIANA acaulis (Blue Gentian). Fine for edging and rockwork; flowers

rich blue. Pkt. 10 cts. GRASSES

ANDROPOGON argenteus. Withsilvery plumes. Pkt. 5 cts. ARUNDO Donax variegata. Drooping green and white striped leaves. Pkt. 10 cts. ERIANTHUS Ravennae. Fine silvery plumes. Pkt. ro cts. EZULALIA Japonica fol. Vittata. Long, grace- ful white striped leaves. Pkt. ro cts. Gracillima Univittata. With very narrow bright green foliage, with silvery midrib. Pkt. 10 cts. . Zebrina. Leaves barred with yellowish white. Dianthus barbatus Pkt. 10 cts. GYNERIUM argenteum (Pampas Grass). Silvery plumes. Pkt. Io cts. STIPA pennata. Silvery white feathery plumes. Pkt. 5 cts. GYPSOPHIELA paniculata (Baby’s Breath). A dainty, mist-like plant, with sprays of small, white, star-shaped flowers and delicate foliage. Pkt. 5 cts.

HOLLYHOCKS

Stately and handsome plants. Their tall spikes of double silken flowers are magnificent when grown in clumps or rows. Superb strains of White, Yellow, Crimson, Pink, Salmon, Light Car- mine, Purple, White Violet Center.

Chater’s Double Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. $1.75.

Single Mixed. Pkt. 1octs., oz. $1.

Allegheny Mammoth Fringed. Mammoth flowers formed of loosely arranged fringed petals ap- pear as if made of fine silk; shell-pink, pink, red, maroon and salmon flowers; spikes 6 to 7 feet. Mixed. Pkt. tocts , oz. $1.25.

Double. Lemon, yellow and gold, rose, apple-blossom, scarlet and mixed. Each, pkt. roc., oz. $1.50.

LAVENDER (Lavandula). Grown for its fragrant leaves and flowers, which retain their fra- grance when cut and dried. Pkt. 5 cts.

LOBELIA cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Long spikes of intense scarlet flowers; one of the most brilliant plants in cultivation. Suitable for all situations. Pkt. 1o cts.

= ae LYCHNIS kybrida. Flowers bright and pretty; if sown early will bloom the first year. 2 feet. Double Hollyhock Scarlet, orange, rose, crimson, mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

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MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not)

These plants thrive best in moist, shaded places, forming neat

compact little clumps, bright with graceful sprays of starry blue

flowers. Alpestris Victoria. Of dwarf, globular habit, with sky-blue flowers ; fine for pots. Pkt. to cts. Alpestris alba. Large white flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. Alpestris grandiflora. Bright blue; pyramidal habit. Pkt. toc. Alpestris, Distinction. Azure-blue; blooms early. Pkt. roc. Palustris. Beautiful blue flowers. Pkt. Io cts.

PENTSTEMON, Large-flowering. Bloom from early sum- mer until frost. Flowers are white, blue, scarlet, crimson, yel- low, etc. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

PLATYCODON, or WAHLENBERGIA (Chinese Bellflower). Large, broad, bell-shaped blue or white floweis; very handsome. 1% feet. Mixed. Pkt. 1octs.

PWYRETHRUM. Very showy plants, with aster-like flowers Atrosanguinea. Darkred. Pkt. tocts. Double Hybrids. Finest mixed. Pkt. 25 cts. Single Hybrids. Finest mixed. Pkt. Iocts.

PRIMULA (Cowslip).

clusters of bright red and yellow blossoms.

Auricula. Mixed seed of best varieties. Pkt. 10 cts.

Cashmerianum. Early; beautiful rosy lilac. Pkt. 25 cts.

Elatior (Polyanthus). Choice mixed seed of large flowers. Pkt. roc.

Veris grandiflora. Flowers 1% to 2 in. in diameter; colors very rich dark red, white, pink, yellow, etc. Pkt. 25 cts.

Vulgaris. The true fragrant yellow Primrose. Pkt. Io cts.

Japonica. Flowers in whorls carried on erect stalks. 1% feet.

Pkt. Io cts. POPPIES

Orientale. Large, rich, brilliant flowers. petals have each a blotch of black at the base. cts., OZ. $1.

Oriental Hybrids. Flowers 6 inches and over in diameter; colors salmon, pink, cherry, etc. Pkt. to cts., oz. $1.50.

Oriental Hybrids, Semi-double. Very distinct. Pkt. 25 cts.

Nudicaule (Iceland Poppy). Very graceful habit ; flowers white, yellow and orange-scarlet. Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.

Bracteatum. Very large orange scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.

ROMNEWVA Coulteri (Great White California Poppy). Flow- ers fragrant, 4 to 5 inches across; pure white, with golden stamens. 6feet. Pkt. 1o cts.

RUDBECKIA superba. Forms a dense bush 2 feet high. Flowers golden yellow, with large, dark spots. Pkt. 10 cts.

SCABIOSA Caucasica. Flowers pale blue, large and very bright ; fine for cutting. 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.

The loose silken 2feet. Pkt. 10

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Primula Japonica

SHASTA DAISW (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum Hy- bridum). Flower large and snow-white with yellow center; blooms first season from seed. Pkt. 15 cts.

SILENE orientalis. Tall; branching from the base; each branch carrying a large globular head of bright rose flowers. Pkt. 25 cts.

Asterias grandiflora. Rich crimson flowers; in other respects like preceding. Pkt. 15 cts.

STOKESIA Cyanea. Produces numerous lavender-blue corn- flower-like blossoms, 4 to 5 inches in diameter; blooms all summer. Pkt. Iocts.

VALERIANA (Garden Heliotrope). Early-flowering. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.

WIOLA (Sweet-scented Violet). Mixed. Pkt. 5c.

WALLFLOWERS. Exquisite perfume and rich, quaint, bright colors—usually brownish red, yellow and violet.

Double Dwarf Mixed. This mixture gives fine flowers in all Wallflower colors. Pkt. Io cts. Single Mixed. From select plants of best colors.

Sow early.

Pkt. 5 cts.

Seeds of Greenhouse Plants

ACACIA. Dealbata.

Sprengeri. Pkt. 15 cts.

Vernon. pot culture.

Begonia Vulcan flowers.

Begonias are now grown in such large quantities, both for summer bedding winter flowers, that many people prefer sowing the seed to buying the plants. Plant dwarf and branching; coral-red flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.

Dwarf Vernon. Foliage deep brown-red. Pkt. 15 cts.

The rarest and handsomest Stove and Greenhouse Plants may be grown from seed. Directions for culture are printed on all our seed packets, and the seed contained in them is fresh and of strong germinating power. ties that are planted outdoors but of which the seed should be started under heat. ABUTILON.

and red shades beautifully veined.

Among these are included some varie-

Flowers pure white, lemon-yellow, rose, scarlet-crimson, yellow Mixed, pkt. Io cts.

Ornamental foliage and showy racemes of flowers.

Leaves large, silvery and fern-like; scented. Pkt. 10 cents.

Lophantha superba. Calla Devoniensis. ture; plants from seed flower the first year.

AYL,OYSIA citriodora (Lemon Verbena). grant; grows easily from secd. Pkt. to cts.

ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. lace-like foliage. Desirable to grow as a pot-plant or for planting in suspended baskets.

flowers clear yellow and sweet- Bright yellow; fine delicate foliage. Pkt. 5 cts.

Flowers large and pure white; free bloomer and of easy cul- Pkt. 25 cts.

An old favorite; leaves deliciously fra-

A graceful greenhouse climber, with feathery, Pkt. 25 cts.

BEGONIAS

and Valuable for bedding and

Forms a small, round bush, profusely covered with brilliant red

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Cineraria hybrida grandiflora

BEGONIAS, continued

Vulean. Similar to Vernon. The plants are covered with flowers of the most intense red. Pkt. 15 cts.

Tuberous-rooted. Large flowers of various shapes and colors. The tubers must be lifted and stored in dry sand ina dry, warm place in autumn Single and Double Mixed. Each, pkt. 25c.

Semperflorens Erfordia. Very free bloomer; flowers rosy car-

mine; foliage dark green and glossy. Excellent for bedding. |

Pkt. 25 cts.

CINERARIA

Hybrida grandiflora. The Cinerariaisa very distinct and showy window plant, and it blooms at a season when its magnificent crown of brilliant velvet flowers is most appreciated. Our seed is from a splendid mixture of large-flowering varieties. flowering Superb Mixed and Dwarf Large-flowering Mixed. Each, pkt. 25 cts

Grandiflora Scarlet Queen. form Pkt. 25 cts.

Stellata (Star Cineraria). Large panicles of star-shaped flowers, ranging in the same colors as the preceding class. Pkt. 25 cts. Candidissima. Used in ribbon-bedding, vases, etc. Leaves are

silvery. Pkt. 1o cts.

CENTAUREA (Dusty Miller). Silver-leaved; indispensable

for ribbon beds and borders. E

Candidissima. Leaves broader and whiter than in any other silver-leaved sort. Pkt. 10 cts.

Gymnocarpa. Of very graceful growth; a fine variety. Pkt. roc.

Rutifolia purpurea. More compact than the preceding and bears in profusion pretty purple flowers, contrasting finely with the foliage. Pkt. to cts.

CALCEOLARIA

The curiously shaped and oddly marked flowers of these plants at once attract notice. Large-flowered Self-colored. Splendid strain; very large flow- ers; robust and floriferous. Pkt. 25 cts. Large-flowered, Tigered, or Spotted.

Brightest red; large and of good

Most brilliant and beau-

tifully marked flowers Pkt. 25 cts

Golden Bedder. Of dwarf habit, with large heads of bright yel- low flowers. Pkt. 75 cts

Rugosa. Small-flowering, shrubby variety for bedding; flowers brown and yellow. Pkt. 25 cts.

CARNATIONS

A large proportion of the plants will produce large, double, fra- grant and brilliantly colored flowers. Perpetual. Tall plants, continually in flower.

duce 75 per cent of double flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. Double Self Colors. Flowers of pure and beautiful colors; very

Our seed will pro-

fragrant. Pkt. 10 cts. Margaret Carnations. See Annuals. Picotees. Flowers either white or yellow, bordered with purple,

red or rose. Fine mixed, pkt. 25 cts.

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Chabaud’s Everblooming. Flowers in about 5 months after sown; very profuse and continuous bloomer. Fine mixed, pkt. 25 cts.

Giants of Nice. Flowers very large, long-stemmed and thick petals; blooms in six months. Pkt. 25 cts.

COLEUS

The leaves are of many shapes and brightest colors and nearly all varieties havea rich velvety appearance. Seed sown in March will produce fine plants for bedding.

Hybridus. Choicest hybrids, best selected varieties, splendid mixed. Pkt. 25 cts.

Hybridus Regales. Newest large-leaved varieties, splendid mixed. Pkt. 25 cts.

Hybridus Ornatus. Large, handsome foliage; spotted and mar- bled with blackish purple, blood-red, carmine and rose, and abundantly sprinkled with white, yellow, green and brown.

Pkt. 25 cts. CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Chrysanthemums exhibited everywhere at autumn shows have encouraged many to grow the plants from seed. Seed sown early, kept warm and moist, and the plants carefully tended, they will give handsome flowers the first year.

Finest Mixture. From choice flowers of Chinese and Japanese sorts. Pkt. 25 cents.

CYCLAMEN

Valuable for spring and winter blooming. Leaves beautifully splashed with silver. Flowers large and handsome, showing all shades of color, from crimson-marcon to pure white. They last long in perfection, and the appearance of a well-grown plant in full bloom is wonderfully attractive. Very suitable for window or house culture The little seedlings grow rapidly, and bloom in eight to en months from the sowing.

Giant Deep Crimson, Giant White with Red Eye, Giant Pure White, Giant Dark Red, Giant Pink and Giant Mixed. Each, 25 cts. per pkt.

Rococo. Plants strong, leaves finely marked ; flowers very large with finely fringed and undulated petals; stems long and straight; finest colors. Pkt. 25 cts.

CYPERUS alternifolius (Umbrella Plant). An ornamental house plant and also for growing in winter in damp places. Pkt. 10 cts.

Papyrus (Egyptian Paper Plant). aquatic gardens. Pkt. 25 cts.

DRACZENA. Graceful decorative foliage plants ; fine for vases.

Fine for subtropical beds and

Indivisa. Very graceful. Pkt 1o cts. Lineata. Dark green. Pkt. 10 cts. FERN SEEDS. Finest mixed; saved from the best varie- ties. Pkt. 25 cts. GERANIUM. A superb strain of the largest and finest varie- ties. Finest mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. GLOXINIA. The waxen flowers of the Gloxinias are large, bell-shaped and

richly colored, pro- ducing grand effects when grouped.

Hybrida grandiflo- qi’ ra. Erect; finest WS "4 mixed. Pkt.25 cts. Ww Ny

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tree, grown for its graceful, fern- like foliage. Used for table decoration and tropical garden ef- fects. Pkt. 10 cts.

HELIOTROPE, Lemoine’s Giant Hybrids. Flowers range from pure white through all the shades of violet, blue and _ indigo. Very fragrant heads of mammoth size. Very floriferous. Pkt. 10 cts.

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Seeds of Greenhouse Plants

Sinningia regina IMPATIENS Sultani. rosy scarlet flowers and glossy leaves of dark green.

LANTANA hybrida. a multitude of flower-clusters like the verbena. Mixed, pkt. toc.

MIMOSA pudiea (Sensitive Plant). which its fern-like leaves have of closing when touched. Flow-

A bright little plant, with clusters of Pkt. I5c.

The Lantana is a shrubby plant, with

So called from the habit

Pkt. 10 cts.

MUSA Ensete (Abyssinian Banana). A magnificent foliage plant. Seeds sown in heat will produce strong plants the first season. Pkt. of 10 seeds, 25 cts.

OXALIS.

ers bright pink and fragrant.

A low-growing plant, with pretty three-parted foliage and clusters of dainty flowers. For baskets and pot culture.

Rosea. Salmon-rose; very pretty. Pkt. 1o cts

Tropaeoloides. Dark yellowish brown foliage. Pkt. 10 cts.

PRIMULA or CHINESE PRIMROSE (Choicest Fringed )

Chinese Primroses are noted for their profuse display of flowers in winter, and their long flowering season. Growing from seed is not difficult, and full directions for culture are given on our seed packets.

Alba magnifica. Pure white with yellow eye. Pkt. 25 cts. Alba pura. Pure white. Pkt. 25 cts.

Rosy White. Pkt. 25 cts.

Kermesina splendens. Crimson, yellow eye. Pkt. 25 cts.

Blue. Clearsky blue. Pkt. 25 cts.

Cheswick Red. Very bright red. Pkt. 25 cts. Bright Pink. Pkt. 25 cts.

Choicest Single Mixed. Pkt. 25 cts. Fern-leaved Mixed. Pkt. 25 cts.

Giant Red. Rich purplish red; immense flowers. Giant Scarlet. Large trusses of extra large flowers.

Pkt. 75 cts. Pkt. 75c.

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Giant Rose. Carmine-rose, with eye; very large flowers. Pkt. 75c. Giant White. Pure white; immense flowers. Pkt. 75 cts. Double Pure White. Pkt. 50 cts.

Double Fringed Mixed. Pkt. 5octs.

Stellata, or Star Primrose. For pot culture in the greenhouse or for cut bloom. The attractive dark red foliage makes an effective contrast to the numerous pure white star-shaped flow- ers, which form large pyramids. Pkt 75 cts.

Forbesi, or Baby Primrose. Rosy lilac; very floriferous ; seed- lings bloom in three months. _ Pkt. 25 cts.

Obconica grandiflora fimbriata. Excellent for winter and spring blooming; flowers produced in large clusters on erect stems ; fine as a pot-plant.

Fringed White, Pink, Lilac, Carmine and Mixed. Each, pkt. 25 cts.

PWYRETHRUM aureum (Golden Feather). Golden yellow foliage, finely cut, producing rich, soft effects in bedding.

Pkt. 5 cts. SALVIA

Magnificent bedding plants, all ablaze with long spikes of blue or scarlet flowers from June until October. 1 to 2 feet tall. Farinacea. Flowers bright light blue; long bloomer. Pkt. toc. Splendens praecox miniature. Plant about 12 inches high and compact; flowers produced early and in abundance, bright

scarlet. Pkt 15 cts. Splendens. Flowers bright scarlet; a general favorite Pkt. 1oc. Bonfire. Dwarf form of Splendens. Very early and free-bloom-

ing; fine for bedding, borders and pots. 2 feet. Pkt. tocts.

Little Lord Fauntleroy. Plant very compact and bushy, being as broad as it is high. The flowers, in number, size and bril- liancy, surpass any other variety. Pkt. 25 cts.

SINNINGIA regina. Handsome foliage and flowering plant ; leaves deep green veined with emerald; flowers pale blue and drooping ; borne on long flower-stalk. Pkt. 25 cts.

SMILAX (Ifrsiphyllum asparagoides). Glossy green foliage; a superb climbing vine. Pkt. 10 cts.

STREPTOCARPUS hybridus (Cape Primrose). Remark- able for its abundance of bloom and the continuous succession in which the flowers are produced. The plant is of dwarf, neat habit, with clusters of aclumine-like flowers, borne on erect slender stems. The colors embrace shades of rose, purple, red, violet and white. some being blotched and striped; of easy cul- ture; superb mixed. Pkt. 50 cts.

Rich, bright colors are strangely mingled and contrasted in the flowers of the Torenias, giving them bizarre rainbow effects.

Fournieri grandiflora. Large flowers, 1 inch and over in diam- erer. Blue and white, yellow throat. Pkt. 15 cts.

Bailloni. Golden yellow, with rich brown-red throat. Pkt. roc.

Fournieri compacta grandiflora. Compact; flowers large, light blue, lip and wings violet ; a constant bloomer. Pkt. 25 cts.

WINCA (Periwinkle). Very effective for beds and borders, and bloom from early summer until frost.

Rose-colored, White with Crimson Eye, Pure White and Mixed. Each, to cts. per pkt.

WIGANDIA caracasana. The leaves of this plant, 6 feet long and more than a foot wide, are effective in subtropical bed- ding. Pkt. to cts.

Bulbs, Roots and Tubers for Spring Planting

CALADIUMS

Eseulentum (Elephant’s Ear). Unequaled as a foliage plant. The leaves are shield-shaped, bright green, often measuring 3 feet or more inlengthand breadth Very imposing in appearance when developed. They need very rich soil and an abundance of water.

MAMMOTH SIZE. 40 cts. each (by mail, 20c. extra), $4.50 per doz. First SIZE. 25 cts. each (by mail, 15 cts. extra), $2.50 per doz. SECOND SIZE. 15 cts. each (by mail, ro cts. extra), $1.50 per doz. THIRD SIZE. tIocts. each (by mail, 5 cts. extra), $1 per doz. FOURTH SIZE. 5 cts. each (by mail, 3 cts. extra), 50 cts. per doz.

Fancy-leaved. Succeeds well outdoors in partially shaded places. The leaves are beautifully painted with different bright colors, often delicately veined. Choicest varieties. tocts. each, $1 per doz.; by mail, $1.10.

UNDER NAME. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; by mail, $1.60.

TUBEROUS BEGONIAS

Bloom constantly during the summer. Desirable both for pots and beds. Flowers large and brilliant. Single Scarlet, Yellow, Crimson, White, Pink, Rose and Orange. 6 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz., by mail 7oc.; $4 50 per oo. Double, Scarlet, Yellow, Red, White and Pink, and Salmon. & cts. each, 80 cts. per doz , by mail 90 cts.; $6.50 per Ioo.

CANNAS (New Large-flowering Varietics)

For grouping on lawns, or for large beds, no plants are more effective. They bloom soon after planting, We offer the following choice varieties.

All at 5c. each, 55c. per doz., by mail 75c.; per 100 $4.25.

Alphonse Bouvier. Large heads of rich crimson bloom; foliage bright green. 5 to 6 feet.

Chas. Henderson. Fine solid crimson-yellow flame at throat. 3% feet.

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CANNAS, continued

Florence Vaughan. Yellow, withbright red spots ; rich green. 3% to 4 feet.

Mme. Crozy. Bright scarlet, with golden edge; green. 4 feet.

Queen Charlotte. Orange-scarlet, edged canary-yellow ; deep green. 3% feet.

Rosemawr. Best pink Canna ; rose. 3 feet.

Souv. Antoine Crozy. green foliage. 4 feet.

Kate Gray. Massive leaves, bright glossy green; flowers, orange-scarlet overlaid with gold, 6 feet.

Egandale. Flowers cherry-red ; compact spikes, foliage purple.

4% feet. DAHLIAS

Stately and handsome autumn-blooming flowers. the 12 very best varieties.

All varieties, 10 cts. each, by mail 15 cts.; $1 per doz., by mail $1.60; per 100 $7.50. Undivided clumps, 25 cts. each, by mail 35 cts.

foliage large, foliage bright foliage

bright rosy pink, mottled with

Crimson-scarlet, bordered golden yellow ;

large trusses of

We offer here

DOUBLE LARGE-FLOWERING

Storm King. Flowers very large, pure white, of fine form ; early.

A. D. Livoni. Soft pink, quilled petals; early and profuse bloomer.

Black Beauty. Dark velvety maroon; large size and fine form.

Claribel. Rich, bright purple, shading to crimson ; very large.

Client. Deep velvety crimson; large and of fine form.

Grand Duke Alexis. Very large; white, lightly tinged delicate ink.

Eexay, G. Herbert. Very large; white, tipped deep purple.

Miss Mary Lomas. Large,fineform; white, suffused soft rosy lake.

Nymphaea. Light shrimp-pink, tinted lighter toward the center.

Queen of Yellows. Beautiful clear yellow; large and early.

White Dove. Pure white; early and profuse blocmer.

Wm. Agnew. Very large; intense dazzling red; very early.

POMPONE, or BOUQUET

Alewine. Catharine.

White, flushed rosy lavender ; The best pure yellow;

very fine.

fine form.

Eleganta. pink, tipped deep pink.

Klein Domatia. Salmon-buff; pro- fuse bloomer.

Snowclad. The finest pure white.

Sunshine. Bright scarlet; fine form, full center.

CACTUS DAHLIAS John H. Roach.

Fine light yellow. Miss Annie Jones.

Bright | crimson- scarlet. Matchless. Large; rich glistening crimson Perle d’Or. The best white; very large. : : Profusion. Bright Large-flowering Dahlia lavender-pink; large size. Ruby. Deep vermilion center, shading to purple on tips of petals. SINGLE DAHLIAS Fashion. Crimson-maroon, flamed purple.

Golden Standard. Mrs. C. L. Bassett. Nance. Large; Snow Queen. Best pure white.

Wildfire. Clearest scarlet ; profuse bloomer on long stems.

GLOXINIAS. Fine for pot culture. Place ina 3-inch pot and shift toa larger one when required. Loves warmth and moisture, but the leaves should never be wet; blooms along time. 7 cts. each, 70 cts. per doz., by mail 80 cts ; ; $5 per 100.

Pure deep yellow ; large size, fine form. Maroon, striped lilac. a lovely shade of lavender.

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| Childsi. First quality Mixed.

WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.

GLADIOLUS

One of the finest summer-blooming bulbs. many shades of color. spring, thus pro- viding asuccession of bloom from sum- mer untilfrost. Of the easiest culture.

The flowers are of Plant at intervals of two weeks during the

By mail, 10 cts. per doz. extra

White and Light Shades. 3c. ¢a., 30 cts. per doz., $2.15 per 100

Yellow and Or- ange Shades. 5 cts. each, 50 cts per doz., $3.50 per Ioo.

Pink Shades. 3 cts. each, 30c. per doz., $2.15 per 100,

Striped and Va- riegated. 4c.

each, So cts. per doz , $3 per Ioo.

Scarlet and Red. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. per doz. $1.50

per 100. Hy-

3 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., $2.15 per 100

Be each, 30c. per doz., $2.15 per Ioo.

Groff’s Hybrids. 3 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., $2.15 per 100.

May. 3 cts. each, 30cts per doz., $2 15 per 100.

Pan-American Mixture. This ‘superb mixture is the finest we have ever offered. ist size, 3 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz,, $2.25 per 100; 2d size, 25 cts. per doz , $1.75 per 100.

IRIS Kaempferi. Flowers of enormous size, running through endless combinations of color. Hardy; loves moist situations. In ten distinct varieties. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100.

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Germanica. Very hardy and thrives anywhere; finest mixed. to cts. each, $5 per doz. Florentina. Pure white, shaded blue and yellow. 5 cts. each,

50 cts. per doz.

LILIES (FOR SPRING PLANTING)

Plant in any well-drained soil.

Auratum (Gold-banded Lily).

15c. ea., by mail 2o0c. Album. White; very fragrant.

15C. each, by mail 20c.;

; $1.50 per doz. $1.50 per doz.

Rubrum. White, spotted crimson. 15 cts. each, by mail 20 cts.; $1.50 per doz.

Melpomene. White suffused crimson. 15 cts. each, by mail 20c.; $1.50 per doz.

Atrosanguineum. Crimson; dark spots. 15 cts. each, postpaid; $1.50 per doz.

Brownii. Light cream, purple outside. 35 cts. each, by mail 40 cts.; $3.75 per doz.

Martagon. Crimson, dark spots. toc. each, postpaid; $t per doz. Pardalinum. Scarlet, purple spots. roc. ea., postpaid ; $1 per doz. Superbum. Orange, tipped red. 1oc. each, postpaid; $1 per doz. Tigrinum fl. pl. Double orange, black spots. 8 cts. each, by

mail to cts ; 75 cts. per doz.

Tigrinum splendens. Rich scarlet, dark spots. mail to cts.; 75 cts. per doz.

Thunbergianum. Orange-crimson, dark spots. postpaid; $1 per doz.

Wallacei. Orange-scarlet, spotted maroon. paid; $1 per doz.

Rubellum. Lovely delicate pink ; flowers very early. by mail 20 cts.; $1.50 per doz.

PEONIES

Very showy hardy plants that will thrive anywhere. Double Red. 15 cts each, by mail 25 cts.; $1 50 per doz. Double White. 25 cts. each, by mail 35 cts.; $2. 50 per doz. Double Pink. 20 cts. each, by mail 30 cts.; $0 per doz. TUBEROSE, Excelsior Pearl. Dent and compact, large, well-cured bulbs. t1octs. for 3, 30 cts. per doz., $1.75 per 100° by mail, 15 cts. for 3, 42 cts. per doz.

8 cts. each, by Io cts. each, 10 cts. each, post-

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Miscellaneous Bulbs and Flowering Roots

Agapanthus umbellatus. Effective for vases and tubs ;

spikes of blue flowers. 15 cts. each, by mail 25 cts ; $1.50 per doz. 50 cts. per doz.; by mail 60 cts.

Amaryllis formosissima. Brilliant crimson flowers. each, by mail 25 cts.; $1.50 per doz. Belladonna major. Silvery white, turning to rose. 20c. by mail 30 cts_; $2 per doz.

ApioOs tuberosa. Hardyclimbers; flowers resembling Wistaria. Montbretia. Gladioli-like flowers, orange-red and orange-

5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz.; by mail 6»cts.

Bessera elegans (Coral Drop). Coral red with white Blooms allsummer. 2cts. each, 20 cts., per doz., $1.50 per I

Cyclobothra flava. Golden yellow with dark spots. each, 20 cts. per doz ., $1.50 per I00.

Cooperia Drummondi (Evening Star). Pure white; b allsummer. 2 ets. each, 20 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100.

Calla, Spotted-leaved. Foliage beautifully spotted white. 5c. each, 40 cts. per doz ; by mail 50 cts.

each, 50 cts. per doz., by mail 60 cts.

INDEX

FLOWER SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS

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48 Bulbs and Flowering Roots

large , Cinnamon Vine. Hardy rapid-growing climber. 5cts. each,

15cts. | Myacinthus ‘eandicans. Tall spikes of pure white bell-shaped flowers. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz.; by mail 60 cts.

each, | Milla biflora (Frostwork). Fragrant, white, wax like flowers. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100.

scarlet. 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $t. 75 per 100.

cups. | Madeira Vine. A favorite rapid-growing climber. 3 cts. each, (oye) 25 cts. per doz ; by mail 35 cts.

2cts. | Oxalis. Small, free-flowering plants with delicate foliage. 2c. each, 20 cts. per doz.

looms | Pancratiumn (Spider Lily). 15 cts. each, by mail 20 cts. WTigridia. Brilliant shell-like flowers of great beauty. 5 cts.

Zephyranthes ( (Fairy Lilies). 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz.

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A BEAUTIFUL LAWN

Ts the Result of Solving Under Proper Conditions Our Ebergreen Lalwn Seed

OOD soil and proper drainage are absolutely necessary to produce a good lawn. There should be no less than one foot of good surface

soil, heavy loam where possible.

In light or sandy soil the grass has a tendency to burn out in hot, dry weather.

Where it is

necessary to grade the surface the subsoil should be removed and replaced with good earth. Unless the soil is sufficiently rich apply a liberal quantity of well-rotted manure; dig or plow this in and incorporate with the

soil. dig, rake or roll a lawn when the ground is wet.

Rake or harrow the surface even, and after sowing the seed rake again lightly and firm the soil with a lawn-roller.

Never attempt to

The best time to make a lawn is as early in spring as the ground is in good tillable condition, although very satisfactory results are

obtained from lawns made during the summer and autumn.

When the young grass is from 3 to 4 inches high it should be mown, but not too short, as close cropping is injurious to a new lawn.

Repeat the mowing at intervals of about ten days.

After the lawn is once well established frequent rollings are beneficial, especially

early in spring, after the soil and with it the roots of the grass have been drawn up by the winter’s frost. On banks and terraces, where the seed is liable to be washed off by rains before it has sprouted, a quick catch can be secured by mixing the seed with moist earth about one week before sowing; at the expiration of that time much of the seed is ready to sprout.

BECKERT’S EVERGREEN LAWN

Good seed is as necessary to make a lawn as the proper prepara- tion of the ground. We have made many experiments fo determine the grasses best adapted for lawn purposes, and the above mixture is composed of a combination in proper, proportions, of the best natural lawn grasses, so as to produce a continuous good lawn from early spring throughout the summer until late in fall.

_ The ingredients of this mixture are the highest grade of recleaned seeds only. The value of lawn grass seed can be best determined by its weight per measured bushel, the better the quality the heavier the weight. This Lawn Seed is sold by the standard bushel of 32 quarts (dry measure) and weighs no less than 22 pounds per bushel.

Lawn Seeds are generally sold on a basis of 14 pounds to the bushel, which will invariably fall one-third or more short of actual measure if composed of choice clean seeds, and where a bushel of 14 pounds holds out in measure, it must of necessity be largely com- posed of light, chaffy matter of no value.

Use 1 qt. to 300 sq. ft.,4 to 5 bus. per acre. Qt. 20 cts., by mail 30 cts.; 2 qts. 35 cts., 3 qts. 50 cts., 4 qts. 60 cts., pk. $1.15, % bus. $2.25, per measured bushel of 22 pounds, $4.50.

PUTTING GREEN MIXTURE

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GOLF LINK MIXTURE

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LAWN FERTILIZERS

Stable manure should never be used as a top-dressing on a lawn, as it always contains large quantities of noxious weed seeds, and is objectionable on account of unsightliness and disagreeable odor.

ODORLESS LAWN FERTILIZER. A clean, high-grade ferti- lizer, free from disagreeable odor, especially prepared for us. Pro- duces a rapid and rich green growth of grass. Should be sown broadcast, and applied in spring or fall. Quantity required, 10 lbs. for 300 sq. ft. 500, to 1,500 lbs. per acre. 5 ibs. 25 ets., 10 Ibs. 45 ets., 25 Ibs. 80 cts., 50 Ibs. $1.45, 100 Ibs. $2.55, 200 Ibs. $4.90, 500 lbs. $11.75, 1,000 Ibs. $22.50, per ton $43.

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