Packet, 10 cents.
Ounce, 15 cents.
Vi Pound, 50 cents

IMPROVED

BLOOD TURNIP BEET

Packet, 10 cents.
Ounce, 15 cents.

Vi Pound, 50 cents.

IMP. KLECKLEY
SWEET WATERMELON

This complete catalog, all reading matter and illustrations, Copyright, 1925, by IT. G. Hastings Co., Atlanta, Ga.

HASTINGS'
Dollar Collection
$1.00 Postpaid

i/2 lb. Stringless Green-Pod

Beans . $0.20

1/2 lb. McCaslan Pole Beans . .30

1 oz. Eclipse Blood Beet . . .15

1 pkt. Surehead Cabbage . . .10

1 pkt. Eden Gem Cantaloupe. .10

1 pkt. Cbantenay Carrot . . .10

1 pkt. Georgia Collard . . .05

1 pkt. Hastings’ W. Spine Cu¬
cumber . 10

1 pkt. Big Boston Lettuce . .10

1 pkt. Kleckley Sweet Water¬
melon . $0.10

1 pkt. White Velvet Okra . .05

1 pkt. Prizetaker Onion . . .10

1 pkt. John L. Ex. Early Peas .10

1 pkt. Royal King Pepper . .10

1 pkt. Rosy Gem Radish . . .05

1 pkt. Early White Bush Squash .10
1 pkt. Redfleld Beauty Tomato .10
1 oz. Purple Top Globe Turnip .10

$2.00

HASTINGS'

Dollar Collection
$1.00 Postpaid

H. G. HASTINGS CO., “The South’s Seedsmen,” Atlanta, Georgia

77. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia.

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HASTINGS’ SEEDS for SUCCESSFUL GARDENS

Hastings’ Right Varieties of Right Quality at Right Prices

PnctntliH 1 Remember tliat the prices given in this list
» JCCU3 rudljimu 13 y iVldl fi include delivery of all seeds in packet, ounce,
quarter-pound, pound and two-pound lots unless otherwise noted. Send us the amount
named in this catalog, and we guarantee safe delivery by mail in these quantities.

¥ jt)PPn| PrPffTllll IV1S P*ease bear in mind that on seeds in packets and
*** * ounces only (no quarter-pounds or larger quantities),

the purchaser may select 25 cents’ worth extra on each dollar sent. This does not
apply to orders for collections, prices of which are net.

ConHirin cases where the order for seed amounts

to one dollar or more, the cost of postoffice
or express money order, or cost of registering the letters from places that are not money
order offices, may be deducted from the amount of the order.

^bff2lT¥lT¥^ Oil orders of seeds where the amount is less than 50 cents, we will accept
U. S. Postage stamps in good condition (one, two, three and five-cent
stamps preferred), the same as cash, but we would ask those remitting stamps to wrap them
in oiled paper, if possible, to prevent their sticking together or to the order.

G. HASTINGS CO. give no warranty, either express
" ■ €M.K ¥ 0r implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or

any other matter, of seeds, bulbs or plants they send out, and will not be in any way re¬
sponsible for the crop. If purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at
once to be returned, and any money that may have been paid for them will be refunded.

Crops are dependent for success or failure on so many things besides seed that it is impossible for us to give any warranty or
This does not mean that we lack confidence in the seeds we sell, but we have no control over the seeds after they leave our house,
so as to the methods of planting, cultivating and fertilizing, all of which are important factors in the success of any crop. If
warrant or guarantee seeds in any way, we could be held responsible for the failure of the crop, regardless of cause, and this is
bility we cannot and will not accept. No responsible seedsman gives any warranty.

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This Special Color Catalog contains our best varieties of seeds for Southern planting, and is very complete for its size, but if you.
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ASPARAGUS

(2) WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS SEED.

The finest strain of the finest and largest
variety now grown. Very highest yielding,
tenderest and most rust resistant of all va¬
rieties. Packet, 10c; oz., 35c; y4 lb., $1.00;
lb., $3.50.

WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS ROOTS save
IV2 years’ time by using Hastings’ Planta¬
tion grown roots. Roots: 50 for $1.00; 100
for $1.50.

(7) HENDERSON BUSH LIMA BEAN

SNAP BEANS

1 LB. PLANTS 75 FEET OF ROW

(25) HASTINGS’ EXTRA EARLY RED
VALENTINE. Most largely planted green-
pod bush bean in the South. True, round
podded strain, very early, vigorous grower
and heavy producer of medium-sized, tender,
slightly stringy, finely flavored pods about
4V2 inches long. Recommended for home and
market use and for shipping. Packet, 10c;
V2 lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c.

(6) HASTINGS’ STRINGLESS GREEN
POD. The only absolutely stringless, green,
round podded bean in all stages of growth.
Very prolific, strong grower and longest bear¬
ing variety; dark green, brittle pods about
5 inches long. The best quality green podded
bush bean grown. Recommended especially
for home and local market use. Packet, 10c;
y2 lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c.

WAX PODDED BUSH BEANS

(20) SURE CROP STRINGLESS WAX. We believe the finest wax bean ever intro¬
duced. Yery prolific; healthy, vigorous, upright growth. Handsome rich creamy yellow
pods are very thick, meaty, sweet flavored, stringless at all stages of growth and 6 to 7
inches long. Best home garden variety and finest in eating qualities of all wax beans.
Packet, 10c; y2 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c.

(16) WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX. Extra early, most vigorous grower and pro¬
ducing heavy crops ol' white, waxy, showy pods 5% to 6 inches long. Pods are tender,
straight and flat, fleshy, brittle, fine grained, of good flavor and almost stringless'.
Recommended for home and market use and stands shipping fairly well. Packet 10c
i/2 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c.

NOTE — Varieties listed in this Special Catalog do best in the South.

(25) HASTINGS’ EXTRA EARLY RED
VALENTINE BEAN

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(26) McCASLAN POLE BEANS
See Front Cover

(40) HASTINGS’ ECLIPSE BLOOD TURNIP BEET

POLE BEANS

(26) McCASLAN POLE BEAN. We intro-
duced this bean as the best pole bean in existence.
It still is. It’s the heaviest bearing bean of all
and if kept closely picked will bear until frost.
The large pods fill perfectly and in ‘‘snap’’ stage
are deep green, meaty, stringless and of delicious
flavor. When allowed to ripen, the dry shell
beans of pure white color are excellent for winter
use. It’s the best pole bean for your garden and
you will never regret planting it. McCaslan is
unbeatable. See picture to left and on front
cover. Packet, 15c; y2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2
lbs., 90c.

(15) TEXAS PROLIFIC, OLD HOMESTEAD,
KENTUCKY WONDER. Second only to Mc¬
Caslan and the standard pole bean all over the
country. Very prolific bearer of green, round,
well-filled, meaty, almost stringless pods 6 to 12
inches long. Often a peck of snap beans are
picked from a single vine. You cannot go wrong
with this bean, known under all three names.
Packet, 10c; y2 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c.

(5) KENTUCKY WONDER WAX. Yellow or
wax podded form of Kentucky Wonder Pole
Bean, equal to it in every respect. Pods long,
very thick, meaty, deeply saddle-backed, string*
less and bright yellow in color. Packet, 10c;
y2 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c.

BEETS

1 OZ. PLANTS 50 FEET OF KOW

(45) HASTINGS’ IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP BEET. See pic

ture on front cover page. This is the finest beet grown for home use
and local markets. Color is deep blood red, uniform in growth and form
of root; medium early, very productive, tender, free from strings, very
sweet and most valuable kind for successive sowings. We recommend
this variety fully. It is now also called DETROIT DARK RED. Packet,
10c; oz., 15c; y4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

(40) HASTINGS’ ECLIPSE BLOOD TURNIP BEET. A favorite
for home gardens and the most popular market gardeners’ variety. Fine
form, smooth, free from stringy roots, extra fine quality, tender and
sweet. Heavy producer of handsome deep blood red beets that hold their
color after being cooked. Small tops; extra fine variety. Packet, 10c;
oz., 15c; y4 lbM 40c; lb., $1.25.

(49) LONG SMOOTH BLOOD BEET. An old-time Southern favorite
with long, smooth, blood red roots growing deep into the soil, which
helps it to withstand dry hot spells. Grows 8 to 10 inches long, late
maturing, tender, sweet and keeps well into the winter. Fine for pickles
and to use after other beets are gone. Packet, 5c; oz., 10c; y4 lb., 30c;
lb., $1.00.

(43) SWISS CHARD BEET OR SEA KALE. Grown for its leaves

only, not making a bulbous root. This makes the finest ‘‘greens’’ or
‘‘salad” with a delicious flavor not found in turnips and kale. Leaves
grow large and upright and as outer leaves are cut more come from
the center. The mid-ribs of leaves are large and white, which can be
trimmed, cooked and served like asparagus. Try some for the best
greens” you ever tasted. Packet, 10 oz., 15c; V4 lb., 50; lb., $1.50.

(6) HASTINGS’ STRINGLESS
GREEN POD BUSH BEANS

BUTTER OR LIMA

BEANS

(7) HENDERSON BUSH LIMA. Smallest
and most prolific and satisfactory of all white
seeded bush varieties. Very early and most
popular kind of butter beans for home, canning
and market use. Pods are small, about 3 inches
long, with 3 or 4 small, flat, white beans. Tender-
est and best for use in green stage. Packet, 10c;
y2 lb., 20c ; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c.

(9) SMALL WHITE POLE LIMA. Caro¬
lina or Sieva Bean. Climbing form, similar to
Henderson Bush Lima. Continuous bearer of
the most tender and delicious butter beans for
the table. The 3-inch, dark green, curved
pods contain 3 to 4 creamy white beans.
This is the most generally grown butter
bean in the South and it is the best and
heaviest producer. Packet, 10c; y2 lb.,
20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c.

(10) LARGE WHITE POLE LIMA.

Large seeded form of butter bean. Late;
5 % -inch broad pods with 4 beans. Packet,
10c; y2 lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c.

H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia.

HASTINGS’ CABBAGE

(118) COPENHAGEN MARKET. Extra early,
solid round heads of excellent quality; vigorous, up¬
right growth, short stem and few outer leaves.
Pleads nearly round, medium light green, thick and
smooth. This is perhaps the most valuable cabbage
in America today, undoubtedly the best of its typo
and practically as early as the Wakefield or pointed
head cabbages. Packet, 10c; y2 oz., 20c; oz., 35c;
i/4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

(105) HASTINGS’ FAMOUS LONG ISLAND
WAKEFIELD. Largest, earliest and surest header
of all the large Wakefield varieties. Far better
than Charleston Wakefield and larger, better shaped
and more solid than Early Jersey Wakefield. It
makes a splendid shipper as well as being the best
pointed cabbage for early home use. Packet, 10c;
y2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c; y4 lb., 90c; lb., $2.75.

(101) HASTINGS’ SURE CROP. Medium early,
large, round, flat heads, very firm and solid, uni¬
form in shape and size. Most excellent quality,
crisp and tender, dark green color and where prop¬
erly cared for practically every plant will make a
good marketable head. Recommended for home,
market and shipping. Packet, 10c; oz., 25c; y4 lb.,
75c; lb., $2.50.

(120) HASTINGS’ GENUINE SUREHEAD. The

most popular main crop cabbage we have ever sold.
Our Hastings’ strain never fails to make fine, large,
solid heads with few outer leaves, as shown in the
picture. Strong grower, very uniform in size, shape
and color. Good for spring and fall planting, very
hardy, a splendid keeper. It is invaluable for the
home garden and one of the best for market use.

Packet, 10c; oz., 25c; y4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

(110) HASTINGS’ CENTENNIAL LATE FLAT
DUTCPI. The largest heading cabbage to grow.
This is the variety the heavy yield records and the
biggest and heaviest head prizes go to. Good for
spring or fall planting, very hardy, resistant to heat

and cold, good keeper and a paying sort to plant for

late or main crop. This is the greatest cropper
known — to Cabbage Growers what Hastings’ Prolific
is to Corn Growers. Packet, 10c; oz., 25c; J/4 lb.,
75c; lb., $2.50.

(105) HASTINGS’ FAMOUS LONG ISLAND WAKEFIELD CABBAGE

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

The sprouts are miniature cabbages, growing closely on the stalk of plant.
Quite hardy; live through winter in lower South.

(59) IMPROVED DWARF BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Most desirable variety in
every way. Grows 18 to 30 inches high, packed with grayish green sprouts.
Packet, 10c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

CRESS

(133) WATER CRESS. Grown easily in shallow fresh water or wet soil.
Makes fine salads and garnishing. Packet, 10c; oz., 40c; y4 lb., $1.25.

(132) EXTRA CURLED CRESS (IMP. PEPPER GRASS). Tastes same as
water cress and easily grown anywhere. Packet, 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 40c.

Big 4 Cabbage Collection — 25c

Four varieties: LONG ISLAND WAKEFIELD,
HASTINGS’ GENUINE SUREHEAD, COPEN¬
HAGEN MARKET and CENTENNIAL LATE FLAT
DUTCH, combine four of the best varieties grown
and will give you an all-season supply of cabbage:
early, medium and late. They are first-class for
early spring planting, and equally good for summer
and early fall plantings. This is a big bargain offer,
40 cents’ worth for 25 cents, postpaid, and we ex¬
pect 25,000 to 30,000 of our customers to take full
advantage of this valuable collection this spring.

COLLARDS

The old time standby for greens all over the
South. One ounce of seed plants 200 feet of row.

(135) SOUTHERN OR GEORGIA COLLARD.

Stands all sorts of adverse conditions, and will make
a good crop on soil too poor to grow cabbage. This
is the Southern standard variety. Packet. 5c: cz.,
10c; y4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

(135) TRUE SOUTHERN OR GEORGIA COLLARD

ENDIVE

(193) EARLY GREEN CURLED. Standard variety; excellent flavor; finest for
salads. Endive is one of the best salads grown, makes beautiful garnishing, splen¬
did ‘'greens’’ and fine flavoring for soups and stews. Hardy, vigorous growing;
bright deep green laciniated leaves that bleach to a rich cream color. Packet, 10c;
oz., 15c; y4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

(120) HASTINGS’ GENUINE SUREHEAD CABBAGE

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(85) HASTINGS’ GILT EDGE CAULIFLOWER

CAULIFLOWER

(85) GILT EDGE. Largest, most perfect and surest header of all the
early varieties, and in quality it is unexcelled. Similar to Snowball but
surer header. Easily the finest variety in America today. Packet, 25c;
•A oz., 75c; «/2 oz., $1.25; oz., $2.25; '/4 lb.. $8.00; lb.. $30.00.

EGGPLANT

(ICO) HASTINGS’ IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE THORNLESS. See

illustration. Standard for all parts of the South for home use or ship¬
ment. Fruits are splendidly colored rich dark purple and 90 per cent or
more plants are thornless. Strong grower, producing 5 to 8 large fruits
and less subject to “blight” than other sorts. Packet, 10c; oz., 25c;
oz., 40c; /4 lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00.

(ICO) IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE THORNLESS EGGPLANT

CARROTS

1 OZ. PLANTS 100 FT. OF ROW
(65) CHANTENAY. See illus-
t rat ion. A half -long rooted variety,
unexcelled in quality and pro¬
ductiveness; very uniform in
growth. Flesh is deep golden
orange and roots when mature are
about 3 inches across at top, taper¬
ing 5 inches long to a point, though
they are usually pulled when
smaller for table use. Best of all
varieties. Packet, 10c; oz., 15c;
i/4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25.

(66) OXHEART OR GUER-
ANDE. Best of the short, thick
rooted carrots ; about 4 inches
across top and 2 inches across bot¬
tom and 5 inches long. Roots free
from hard core, line quality for
table use and skin and flesh are
highly colored golden orange.
Packet, 10c; oz., 15c; y4 lb., 35c;
lb., $1.25.

CELERY

1 OZ. MAKES 5,000 GOOD
PLANTS

(77) GOLDEN SELF-BLANCH-
ING. The finest variety for market
gardeners. French grown orig¬
inator’s stock seed. Packet, 10c;
y2 oz., 60c; oz., $1.00; y4 lb.,
$3.25; lb., $12.00.

(78) HASTINGS’ EASY
BLANCHING. New variety of real
merit. Dwarf growing with thick
stalks of excellent quality; foliage
light green tinged yellow. Medium
early, excellent keeper and very
desirable because it blanches more
easily than any other variety. You
should equal any you can buy with this
the first time you grow it. Best for home
garden use and easily the best for ama¬
teur growing. Packet, 10c; oz., 30c; y4
lb., 90c; lb., $3.00.

(65) CHANTENAY CARROT

CUCUMBERS

1 OZ. PLANTS 60 HILLS
(180) HASTINGS’ WHITE SPINE.

Extra dark strain, holding its green color;
earliest in maturity, tender, fine quality,
good size, uniform growth and fruits ; the
best all-round cucumber on the market.
Packet, 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 50c; lb.,
$1.50.

(179) DAVIS PERFECT. Almost ideal
in shape, rich dark green, very prolific,
few seeds, tender, excellent for slicing,
regular in size and shape. Very popular.
Packet, 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 50c; lb.,
$1.50.

(186) OUR EVERBEARING. Our

most popular home garden variety be¬
cause it stays in bearing longer than any
other, whether fruits are kept picked or
not. Fine for pickling when small and
for slicing later. Very prolific and fine
green color; fine grained and tender.
Packet, 10c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; lb.,
$1.25.

(183) CHICAGO PICKLE. The stand¬
ard for pickling; small, dark green and
immensely productive. Can he sliced if
left to grow larger. Packet, 5c; oz., 15c;
Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.

(174) LEMON CUCUMBER. Most
productive and finest flavored of all for
slicing, salads or eaten like a radish.
Shape, color and size of a lemon. Really
worth while for every garden. Packet,
10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 50b; lb., $1.50.

(185) JAPANESE CLIMBING. Finest
climbing cucumber to grow on fences,
poles or trellises. Very prolific and ex¬
cellent quality. Packet, 10c; oz., 20c;
Vi lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

V. \ A ’ H G H

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(180) WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER

H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia.

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(23 0 HASTINGS’ EDEN GEM CANTALOUPE

CANTALOUPES

(231) HASTINGS’ EDEN GEM. See picture above. This
is the hest all-round variety of muskmelon or cantaloupe in
America. It is greenish fleshed, resistant to insect attacks on
account of its dense netting and flesh is thick and firm. Enor¬
mous producer of uniform melons and the big money-making
variety for market and shipping as well as the most satisfactory
of all for home use. Delicious and extra fine quality. Packet,

10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 50c; lb„ $1.75.

(243) HASTINGS’ SALMON FLESH EDEN GEM. Also
called Hastings' Pink Meat and Pollock 10-25. Just like Eden
Gem except 90 per cent or more have salmon colored flesh.

Just as fine a variety in every way for home use, market and
shipping. Packet, 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

(237) ORIGINAL ROCKYFORD. Popular early variety for
home and market use. It is regularly ribbed, well netted, good
size, and lias thick green flesh of tine flavor. This is the true
original strain, kept pure and not the usual crossed and mixed
sorts generally offered under this name. Packet, 5c; oz., 10c;

Vi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

(244) HONEY DEW MELON. Introduced to the South by
us in 1917, Honey Dew has made good. Let it ripen on the
vine and it is the sweetest and most delicious garden fruit
grown. It is round in shape, of good size, weighs 6 to 8 pounds,
smooth light cream skin with thick, rich, sweet, spicy flesh of
light green. Easy to grow. Packet, 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 65c;
lb., $2.00.

(245) NEW HONEY BALL. This is the new melon that has taken
the Texas market by storm and was popular wherever shown in 1924.
Grown from originator’s stock seed. Cross between Honey Dew and Texas
Cannonball Cantaloupe; looks very similar to Honey Dew and should also
be left on vines to ripen for best flavor. Not too sweet like some think
of Honey Dew, hardy, very prolific, thick fleshed and a fine new intro¬
duction. Be sure to try a packet at least. Packet, 15c; oz., 45c.

1 OZ. PLANTS 200 FEET OF ROW OR MAKES 3,000 PLANTS

(210) BIG BOSTON. Butter Head type. Our strain is the hest in
the world; extra large, round, firm heading and makes a fine appearance.
It is the standard market and shipping variety, remarkably uniform and
sure header. Very satisfactory for home gardens. Packet, 10c; oz., 25c;
Vi lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

(211) DRUMHEAD WHITE CABBAGE LETTUCE. Also called
New York or Wonderful and Los Angeles Market. Crisp Leaf type.
Superb for home gardens and market. Large size, large, crisp, tender
leaves, free from all bitter taste. Outer leaves light green with inside
almost pure white; a fine header and entirely satisfactory. Packet, 10c;
oz., 35c; Vi lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

(216) HASTINGS’ ICEBERG. Crisp Leaf heading type. Beautiful
and useful variety for home use, outdoors and for forcing. Heads conical,
medium size, leaves tightly folded and inside blanched white. Outside
leaves crinkled and light green with edges faintly bronzed. Exceedingly
crisp and tender and very popular. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 35 cents;
Vi lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

(220) CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Butter head type. Also
called Royal. Heads large and solid, inside blanched creamy yellow.
Very sweet and juicy and fine for open ground planting at all seasons
in the South. Pure strain distinguished bv very small spots on outer
leaves. Packet, 10 cents; oz, 20 cents; Vi lit-. 70 cents; lb., $2.25.

(217) COS-WHITE PARIS. This is true Romaine, the Celery Lettuce.
Crisp, long, spoon-shaped tender leaves with delicate flavor formed into
sugar-loaf shaped heads that blanch inside when tied. Packet, 10 cents;
oz., 25 cents; Vi lb., 75 cents; lb., $2.50.

KALE OR BORECOLE

1 OZ. PLANTS 100 FEET OF ROW

(200) EARLY GREEN CURLED. More hardy than cabbage and will
stand through the entire winter of Central and Lower South. It is rather
low growing with fine, curled leaves of deep green color. The young
leaves are tender and very delicate in flavor; excellent for “greens” or

“salad.” Packet, 5c; oz., 10c; y4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

KOHL-RABI

(202) EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Thickened stems, formed just
above ground, resembling apples, are pale whitish green color with
delicate cabbage-like flavor, most delicious. Plant seed like cabbage
seed, transplant plants and gather while skin is tender, slice and prepare
for table. You wTll relish the tender bulbs. Packet, 10c; oz., 25c;
y4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

(216) HASTINGS’ ICEBERG LETTUCE

H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen , Atlanta, Georgia.

HASTINGS’ SOUTHERN GROWN WATERMELON SEED

(258) THE WATSON OR TOM WATSON WATERM ELON— TH E STANDARD WATERMELON FOR HOME USE, NEARBY MARKETS AND SHIPPING

(258) WATSON OR TOM WATSON. Seed grown from the
original stock, which we have kept pure, and not the “run-out”
seed generally sold. It’s good at all times and for all purposes;
the greatest selling melon there is. For shipping or home use it is
wonderful. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 15 cents; y4 lb., 40 cents;
lb $1 25

’’ (260)* IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET. See front cover
picture. The old Kleckley is about “run-out” and is an inferior
melon. This is a new variety, our 1925 introduction, far better in
taste, shape, solidity and every other way than Kleckley Sweet.
A great home and nearby market melon that is absolutely satis¬
factory. Be the first to plant it. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 15 cents;
y4 l’°-» 50 cents; lb., $1.50.

(254) HASTINGS’ NEW STONE MOUNTAIN MELON. The

greatest watermelon ever grown for home and local market use.
The largest in size, heaviest, sweetest, juiciest, solid throughout with
fewest seeds of any melon ever introduced. Eat a great big chunk
of heart, and it’s most all heart, of a cold Stone Mountain melon
and you’ll never want to taste any other kind. It’s big, dark
green, almost round or “square-shaped”, thin rind, deep colored
watermelon-pink flesh, seeds white with brown edges. Our own new
introduction, originally grown in plain sight of Stone Mountain,
near Atlanta, the world’s largest mountain of solid granite, for which
we named this finest of all melons. Very heavy producer and
hardiest of all. Packet, 15 cents; oz., 25 cents; y4 lb., 75 cents;
lb., $2.50.

(252) A GOOD, SWEET, JUICY OLD-TIME AUGUSTA RATTLESNAKE WATERMELON GROWN FROM HASTINGS’ SEED

(252) HASTINGS’ AUGUSTA RATTLESNAKE. This melon
made Georgia famous as the finest melon-growing State. See the
characteristic picture above. Ours is the pure Rattlesnake strain,
producing large oblong melons often weighing 60 to 75 pounds on
good watermelon land. It is sweet and meaty, the best second
early melon to plant. Packet, 10c; oz., 15 cents; *4 lb., 40 cents;
lb., $1.25.

(256) IRISH GRAY. A real fine melon, originating in South
Georgia, that has gone to the top — an equal to the Watson for
home use and shipping. Sweet, red flesh, crisp and free from
strings, vigorous grower, thin but very tough rind. Color of skin
is distinct, a light mottled gray-green. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 15
cents; y4 lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.25.

(255) HALBERT HONEY. A very good home garden sort and
the sweetest of all until Stone Mountain took its place. Very
popular long, dark green, tender, sweet variety. Packet, 10 cents;
oz., 15 cents; y4 lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.25.

HASTINGS’ HOME GARDEN COLLECTION — 25 CENTS; SIX
PACKETS FOR 25 CENTS. One full-sized packet each of Augusta
Rattlesnake, Watson, Irish Gray, Florida Favorite, Kleckley Sweet
and Halbert Honey, all fine varieties for home use. This collection
will furnish any ordinary family a plenty of melons all season.

ONE ACRE MELON COLLECTION — $1.50. U lb. each of
Tmp. Kleckley Sweet, Augusta Rattlesnake. Halbert Honey, Irish
Gray and Watson for a wonderful melon acre.

H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia.

(296) HASTINGS’ PRIZETAKER ONION

(288) HASTINGS’ WHITE OR YELLOW BERMUDA ONIONS— BEST ON EARTH

ONIONS

1 Oz. Plants 200 Feet of Row

(296) HASTINGS’ PRIZETAKER. Light straw
colored skin, pure white flesh, very fine grained,
rather mild flavor, with good keeping qualities.
Large onion. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 25 cents; Vi
lb., 75 cents; lb., $2.50.

(288) YELLOW BERMUDA. Mildest of all;
flat shaped, very light yellow. We started Bermuda
Onion growing in America and today the crop is
worth millions of dollars. Pine for home gardens.
Packet, 10c; oz., 35c; Vi lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

(291) HASTINGS’ RED GLOBE. Superb, large,
crisp, mild, round onion. Packet, 10c; oz., 25c;
Vi lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

(293) HASTINGS’ YELLOW GLOBE. Same
as Red Globe except pale yellow. Packet, 10c; oz.,
25c; Vi lb., 75c: lb., $2.50.

(292) HASTINGS’ WHITE GLOBE. Same ex¬
cept waxy white. Packet, 10c; oz., 35c; Vi lb.,
$1.00; lb'., $3.50.

GARDEN PEAS

2 Pounds Plants 100 Peet of Row

(316) HASTINGS’ JOHN L. Earliest of all peas for home, market or shipping.
Prolific for round seeded extra early and very valuable in the South to mature
before hot weather, which cuts down pea yields. Packet, 10 cents; y2 lb., 20
cents; lb., 40 cents; 2 lbs., 75 cents.

(315) HASTINGS’ EXTRA EARLY SURPRISE. The extra early wrinkled
pea that beats all for earliness, heavy bearing and eating quality combination.
The 24-inch vines need no support; 2% -inch light green pods contain 6 peas.
Packet, 10 cents; Vz lb., 20 cents; lb., 40 cents; 2 lbs., 75 cents.

(323) THOMAS LAXTON. The finest pea in cultivation today. Hardy early
wrinkled pea and heavy bearer of 3 % -inch long, straight, well filled pods with
usually 7 greenish cream colored, tender, fine flavored peas in each. Packet, 10
cents; Vz lb., 25 cents; lb., 45 cents; 2 lbs., 80 cents.

(328) HOME DELIGHT. Heavy bearing home garden variety, very strong
grower and enormously productive of sweet, tender peas. Stocky plants need no
support if planted in double rows 6 inches apart and 2 feet between double rows

Packet, 10 cents; Vz lb., 20 cents; lb., 40 cents; 2 lbs, 75 cents.

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(327) HASTINGS’ IMPROVED TELEPHONE. Best tall growing wrinkled
pea for home and market. Grows 4 to 0 feet tall, needs support, immensely pro¬
ductive with 25 or more pods to each vine. Large 4% -inch pods with 8 sugary
flavored peas. Packet, 10
cents; y2 lb., 20 cents;
lb., 40 cents; 2 lbs., 75
cents.

PEPPERS

1 Oz. Makes 1,000 Plants

(357) HASTING S’
ROYAL KING. Easily the
finest bell pepper grown.
Arery prolific ; mild, thick
flesh ; large and very uni¬
form. Packet, 10 cents;
oz., 35 cents; lb., $4.00.

(3 5 5) CHINESE
GIANT. Largest of all,
mild, thick flesh, very few
seeds. Packet, 10 cents;
oz., 50 cents; lb., $6.00.

(358y2) TOMATO
SALAD. New Pimento
selection, shape and color
of tomato, sweet thick
meat. Packet, 10 cents;
oz., 50 cents; lb., $6.00.

(354) RED CHILL

Hottest of all, small, very
prolific. Packet, 10 cents;
oz., 35 cents.

(357) HASTINGS’ NEW ROYAL KING PEPPER

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(305) HASTINGS* WHITE VELVET OKRA

(278) GIANT SOUTHERN

MUSTARD FOR SPRING SALAD

I Oz. of Seed Plants 200 Feet of Row

(278) GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. The very best of the finely curled leaf varieties;
slightly pungent, crisp and tender. Can be eaten like lettuce or boiled for ‘‘greens.’’ Also
called Ostrich Flume. Racket, 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; y4 lb., 30 cents; lb., $1.00.

(277) CHINESE. Resembles Southern Curled but quicker grower, mild, tender and free from
bitter taste. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 15 cents; Vi lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.25.

OKRA— HASTINGS’ PLANTATION GROWN

1 Oz. Plants 50 Feet of Row

(305) HASTINGS’ WHITE VELVET. See illustration. Standard of the South for garden
and market. Early, round white pods free from ridges and not prickly to touch. Packet, 5
cents; oz., 10 cents; Vi lb-, 25 cents; lb., 75 cents.

(304) HASTINGS’ DWARF. Large, green podded, very prolific, tender, extra early okra
of uniform low growth. Our own new introduction. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; Vi lb., 30
cents.

(306) PERKINS’ MAMMOTH. Large, long, ridged pods of dark green; very prolific; tall
growing. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; Vi lb., 25 cents; lb., 85 cents.

SPINACH- PARSLEY PARSNIPS SALSIFY

(411) HASTINGS’ ARAGON SPINACH. Best Southern variety, with large, thick green
savoyed or crumpled leaves, stands a long time before running to seed. See illustration.
Packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; Vi lb., 20 cents; lb., 60 cents.

(416) NEW ZEALAND SPINACH. Summer variety, growing luxuriantly in hottest weather
and on poor or rich soil. Cut and it comes again with tall bushy plants and many small, broad,
thick, pointed leaves, making the best ‘‘greens” of any vegetable. It should be in every garden.
Packet, 10 cents; oz., 15 cents; Vi lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.25.

(308) EXTRA MOSS CURLED PARSLEY. Most ornamental of all varieties, the favorite
for garnishing, flavoring and for hotels and markets. Compact growing, dark green, finely cut
and closely curled leaves. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 15 cents; y4 lb., 30 cents; lb., $1.00.

(311) IMPROVED HOLLOW CROWN PARSNIPS. Excel¬
lent for the table, prepared like turnips or carrots. Rich,
smooth white skin, very sweet flavor, tender, long, large roots;
immensely productive. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 15 cents; y4 lb.,
30 cents; lb., $1.00.

(404) SALSIFY, MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. The

vegetable oyster. Roots are delicious cooked in several ways.
Easily the best variety ; large, long, smooth, white tapering
roots; excellent in quality. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 25 cents;
Vi lb., 75 cents; lb., $2.50.

CURLED MUSTARD

PUMPKINS

1 Oz. Plants 20 Hills of Pumpkins
(363) HASTINGS’ BIG JUMBO. See picture from specimen that
weighed 220 pounds. Use Big Jumbo if you want to grow the biggest
pumpkin in your county. Under good cultivation it’s a monster. Flesh
is bright rich yellow and fine grained. The quality and flavor is very
good considering its immense size. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 20 cents;
/a lb., 50 cents; lb., $1.50.

(366) JAPANESE PIE. Distinct variety adapted to all the South.
Very meaty and solid. In appearance resembles the Cashaw but is
earlier and usually larger. Meat is rather free from water and is easily
cut and dried if desired. Packet 10 cents; oz., 15 cents; Va lb., 40 cents;
lb., $1.25.

(365) IMPROVED GREEN STRIPED CASHAW. The favorite of
the Cashaw type for the South. Color distinct mottled green striped
with white; flesh rich yellow, solid, line grained and very thick.
Sweet and excellent for pies and baking. Can be grown in corn
fields, is a heavy yielder and also fine for stock feeding. Packet, 10
cents; oz., 15 cents; Va lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.25.

NOTICE. — Seeds listed in this Special Catalog are our highest
recommended varieties. If interested in other kinds of seeds, plants
and bulbs, please write for our general catalog.

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(363) HASTINGS' BIG JUMBO PU M P K I N— Bl G G EST OF ALL

(411) HASTINGS’ ARAGON SPINACH— FOR “GREENS”

H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia.

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RADISH SQUASH

(375) ROSY GEM RADISH. See picture below. Also culled ‘‘White Tipped Scarlet Ball.’' Very earliest, small round, very tender
and crisp. Favorite kind tor home use and markets. Packet, 5 cens; oz., 10 cents; Vi lb., 30 cents; lb., $1.00.

(376) EARLY LONG SCARLET RADISH. Most popular of all. Tops small, roots long and tapering, color intense bright scarlet, flesh
crisp, tender and free from bitter taste until old. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; Vi lb., 30 cents; lb. V $1.00.

(378) CRIMSON GIANT RADISH. Large, early turnip shaped, blight crimson color, fine flavor and a favorite for home use as well as
a money maker for market. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; Vi lb., 30 cents; lb., $1.00.

(382) LONG WHITE ICICLE RADISH. Excellent and profitable; very early, small tops, clear white in color, very long, slender, crisp,
brittle, mild, sweet flavor. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; 'U lb., 30 cents; lb.,' $1.00.

(387) HASTINGS’ MIXED RADISHES. Early, medium and late varieties: round, half
long and long. Our mixture without winter radishes. Packet, 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

(425) EARLY WHITE BUSH SQUASH. Well known “Patty Pan’’ or white scalloped kind
so popular everywhere. Very prolific and tender. Packet, 10c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.

(420) MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SQUASH. Double the size of (425), growing 10 inches
across; uniform and prolific. Packet, 10 cents; oz., 15 cents; Vi lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.25.

(421) YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK SQUASH. See picture. Small, very prolific, fine
grained, good quality; especially desirable for its rich buttery flavor. We consider it the best
squash of them all. Packet, 10c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40 cents; lb., $1.25.

TOMATOES

1 Oz. of Seed Makes About 1,500 Strong Plants
(463) HASTINGS’ BRIMMER. The largest of all tomatoes and far better than Ponderosa.

No other can compare with it in size, weight, solidity, meatiness, splendid, free from acidity taste.

Greatest home garden tomato. Packet, 10c; V2 oz., 35c; oz., 60c; J/4 lb., $2.00; lb., $7.50.

(445) REDFIELD BEAUTY. The most satisfactory tomato grown for all purposes. Glossy
purplish crimson, regular fruits, solid through, tough skin that doesn’t split, excellent flavor.

All right in every way. Packet, 10c; V2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c; V4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.

(452) DWARF CHAMPION. Second early, stiff upright growth
needing no staking, medium size, very regular, purplish pink fruits
and smooth skin. Packet, 10c; oz., 40c; V4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50.

(466) EARLY RED OR PURPLE TOP TURNIP

SPRING TURNIPS

1 oz. Plants 200 Ft. of Row — 2 to 3 lbs. per Acre

(446) LIVINGSTON GLOBE. Almost all come true globe shaped;
regular, smooth, good size purplish pink firm fruits with few seeds.
Packet, 10 cents; oz., 40 cents; Vi lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.

(441) IMPROVED PURPLE ACME. One of the finest and most
satisfactory home garden tomatoes. Early, very heavy bearer, pur¬
plish pink. Packet, 5c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 90c; lb., $3.00.

(440) NORDUKE. The newest and best wilt-resisting variety to
date; developed by the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture. Medium early,
large, smooth red fruits; heavy bearer. For home and local use.
Packet, 10c; oz., 50c; Vi lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00.

(466) EARLY RED OR PURPLE TOP. Medium size, quick
grower, flat, fine grained sweet white flesh. Prices below.

(467) EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. Same as (466) except
skin pure white. See prices below.

(475) PURPLE TOP GLOBE. Best all¬
round turnip. Medium early, globe shaped,
heavy cropper, handsome appearance, good
quality, good keeper and seller. Prices below.

(477) SEVEN TOP. Greatest variety for
“greens” and extremely popular all over the
South. See prices below.

(468) HASTINGS’ IMPROVED AMERI¬
CAN RUTABAGA. Best and heaviest cropper
of all rutabagas. Purple top, light yellow flesh.

See prices below.

(479) HASTINGS’ MIXED TURNIPS.

Our mixture of all our varieties of turnips and
rutabaga for both roots and greens. Prices
below.

PRICES ALL TURNIPS— Each: Packet,

5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

(421) HASTINGS’ YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK SQUASH

(375) HASTINGS’ ROSY GEM RADISH

(445) HASTINGS’ REDFIELD BEAUTY TOMATO— THE VERY BEST

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HASTINGS’ PROLIFIC CORN

(140) HASTINGS’ PROLIFIC CORN. Finest In
quality. A wonderful producer of Grain and Forage.
The Prize-Winning Corn of the South for you to
plant.

The prosperity of the South, so greatly increased
during the past few years, has been due to building up
lands and producing all the grain needed on all up-
to-date farms. Hastings' Prolific is the greatest pro¬
ducer of corn for the South. It will make more per
acre than other kinds, and is also very good for
"Roasting Ears." This variety has won more "yield"
prizes in the South in the last ten years than all
others combined.

Packet, 10 cents: lb., 30 cents: 2 !bs.P 50 cents.

Not Prepaid — Peck, $1.25: bushel, $4.50; 2
bushels, $8.50.

SWEET AND ROASTING EAR CORN

1 Lb. Plants 200 Hills — 14 Lbs., Peck, Per Acre

(151) YEXO SUGAR CORN. Our introduction, earliest true sweet corn; 2 to 3
medium ears to stalk, tender and fine flavor. Packet, 10 cents; lb., 40 cents; 2 lbs., 70

(152) COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. Finest quality mid-season sort; 2 to 3 good
sized ears to stalk, small, deep grains, excellent flavor. Packet, 10 cents; lb., 40 cents;
2 lbs., 70 cents.

(168) EVERGREEN GOLDEN BANTAM. Best sweet corn. Cross between Stowell’s
Evergreen and Golden Bantam. Light yellow, rather large, delicious. Packet, 10 cents;
lb., 40 cents; 2 lbs., 70 cents.

(154) ADAMS EARLY. Large early regular roasting ear corn to plant very early in
rich ground. Not a sweet corn. Packet, 10 cents; lb., 30 cents; 2 lbs., 50 cents.

(610) HASTINGS’ MUNG BEANS

(610) HASTINGS’ MUNG BEANS. The wonderful new soil building, hay and grain
crop that beats Cowpeas, Soy Beans and Velvet Beans combined. It’s a big success all
over the South, beats the Mexican Bean Beetle, gets a good stand on any kind of land,
makes excellent heavy tonnage of hay, matures well ahead of frost, holds its leaves after
beans are picked and carries more soil bacteria than other legumes. Plant in 3^ -foot
drills, only 4 pounds per acre; broadcast 12 lbs. per acre or plant between corn rows
2 lbs. per acre. Bulletin on Mung Beans on request. 1 lb., 50 cents; acre padkage,
4 lbs., $1.50.

(550) HASTINGS EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS

(550) HASTINGS; EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS. See picture below. Make your
"Home Beautiful’’ with a real Hastings’ Evergreen Lawn. The most beautiful lawns
in Atlanta and all over the South are Hastings’ Evergreen Lawns. This is our own
mixture, proved by years of lawn making to be the best for the South. It contains only
grases that grow successfully in the South and you cannot buy it elsewhere. 5 lbs. plants
1,000 square feet (20 by 50 ft.). PRICE: Lb., 50 cents; 5 lbs., $2.25. Quantity prices
on request.

Write for special golf course, polo ground and pasture mixtures.

(140) HASTINGS’ PROLIFIC CORN

(550) HASTINGS’ EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS— BEST FOR THE SOUTH

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Flower Seeds

In this small space it is
impossible to even name
our complete flower seed
list, so we are taking the
leading kinds and varie¬
ties. Our general catalog
contains all kinds suited
to the South and is sent
free on request.

(1060) ASTERS, HASTINGS’ UNRIVALED
MIXED. See picture. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts.. 25c;
oz., $1.25.

(1010) AGERATUM WHITE, (1011) BLUE.
(1012) MIXED. Each: Pkt., 5c; oz.. $1.00.

(1020) ALYSSUM SWEET, (1022) LITTLE
GEM. White dowel's. Each: Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c.

(1040) ANTIRRHINUM OR SNAP DRAGON.
Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c.

(1178) BALSAM. Royal Prize Camellia Flowered Mixed.

Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00.

(1202) CALENDULA or Pot Marigold. Yellow shades in
double varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

(1217) CALLIOPSIS. Tall mixed, yellow, brown and red
shades in great profusion. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

(1220) CANDYTUFT OR I BE R IS. Mixed colors of annual
varieties for cutting or bedding. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

(1260) CANTERBURY BELLS, SINGLE MIXED, (1261)
DOUBLE MIXED. Each: Pkt., 10c.

(1304) CLEOME OR SPIDER PLANT. Grows 4 to 6 ft. high
with rosy pink flowers. Pkt., 1 0c ; oz., $1.00.

(1265) CELOSIA CRISTATA (Cockscomb), (1270) PLUMOSA
(Feathery Plumes), (1272) CHILDSII (Chinese Woolflower). Fine
bushy plants with heavy brilliant colored flower heads. Each :
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c.

CENTAUREAS: (1280) DUSTY MILLER. (1282) BACHELOR’S
BUTTON OR CORNFLOWER. (1284) SWEET SULTAN. All

very popular garden flowers. Each: Pkt., 10c.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS: (1290) SINGLE MIXED, (1292) DOU¬
BLE MIXED. Annual sorts like daisies and very profuse bloom¬
ers. Each: Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

COSMOS: (1322) GIANT OF CALIFORNIA (Mixed Giant
Singles), (1321) ANEMONE FLOWERED (Mixed Double Crested Flowers). Each: Pkt., 10c.

(1362) DAHLIA, SUPERB DOUBLE MIXED. Seed saved from finest large flowering varieites to give you
a splendid assortment at very low cost. Pkt., 15c; oz., $3.50.

(1384) DAISY, SHASTA. Much larger than common sorts. Pkt., 10c: oz., $3.00.

DIANTHUS OR GARDEN PINKS: (1400) HASTINGS’ SUPERB MIXED (see picture below). (1402)
DOUBLE CHINA PINKS, (1408) DOUBLE DIADEM JAPANESE PINKS. Each: Pkt., 10c; oz.. $1.00.

(1440) DIGITALIS OR FOX GLOVE. Showy bell shaped flowers of white, lavender, rose and spotted.
Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. _

ESCHSCHOLTZIA OR CALIFORNIA POPPY: (1450) SINGLE MIXED. (1451) DOUBLE MIXED, .shades
of yellow, orange and white. Pkt., 10c.

(1470) FORGET-ME-NOT. Blue and white mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., $1.00.

(1474) GAILLARDIA. 'Or blanket flower for cutting or bedding. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 50c.

(I486) GLOBE AMARANTH. True Bachelor’s Button or Straw Flower. Pkt-, 10c; oz.. 50c.

(1490) HELICHRYSUM. Finest everlasting or straw flower. Pkt., I0c;oz., $1.00.

(1500) HELIOTROPE. Blue, white and rose shades; fragrant. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.

( j 5 1 0) HOLLYHOCKS. Our mixture of finest double varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., $2.00.

(1536) KOCHIA OR MEXICAN BURNING BUSH. Summer Cypress. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

(1544) LARKSPUR. Tall double mixed; all colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

(1553) MARIGOLD. Tall double African, shades of yellow and orange. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.

MOONFLOWER: (1578) HEAVENLY BLUE. (1580) WHITE. Each: Pkt., 10c; oz.. 75c.

MORNING GLORY: (1570) BRAZILIAN. (1573) JAPANESE. Large flowers. Each: Pkt., 10c; oz.. 75c.
NASTURTIUMS: (1590) DWARF MIXED, (1595) TALL MIXED. Each: Pkt., 5c; oz.. 20c.

PANSIES: (1600) FINE MIXED. Pkt., 5c. (1603) SUPERB MIXED, Pkt., 25c.

PETUNIAS: (1610) FINE MIXED, (1611) STRIPED AND BLOTCHED. Each: Pkt., 10c.

(1631) PHLOX, GRANDIFLORA MIXED. Annual varieties. Fkt., 10c; oz., $2.00.

(1650) POPPY, HASTINGS’ SUPERB MIXED. All kinds. Pkt., iOc; oz., 50c.

(1691) SALVIA OR SCARLET SAGE. Fiery red, very showy. Pkt., 10c; oz., $5.00.

(1700) SCABIOSA OR PIN CUSHIONS. Many beautiful colors. Pkt.. 10c; oz.. 75c.

(1694) SUNFLOWER. JAPANESE. Chrysanthemum flowered. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c.

(1698) STOCKS. Large flowering ten weeks Stocks. Pkt.. 10c; oz., $1.50.

SWEET WILLIAM: (1773) SINGLE MIXED, (1776) DOUBLE MIXED. Each: Pkt., 10c.

SWEET PEAS: (1765) EARLY OR WINTER FLOWERING SPENCERS, the newest thing in Sweet Pens:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. (1720) LARGE FLOWERING SPENCERS, best of all colors. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 25c; lb.. $2.50.
(1710) GRANDIFLORA MIXED, the best of the common type of Sweet Peas: Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c

VERBENAS: (1782) MAMMOTH MIXED, finest strain grown. Pkt.. 15c; oz.. $3.00. (1788) ITALIAN

STRIPED, many colors in striped flowers, Fkt., 10c; oz., $2.00.

(1812) ZINNIAS. HASTINGS’ MONSTER MIXED, the largest and best of all. The greatest annual
bedding flower display. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.50.

(1060) HASTINGS’ UNRIVALED ASTER— PKT., 10c

(1710) HASTINGS’ UNEXCELLED
SWEET PEAS

(1590) SPECIAL MIXED NASTURTIUMS

(1400) HASTINGS’ SUPERB MIXED DIANTHUS OR GARDEN PIN KS— PACKET, 10 CENTS; 3 PACKETS, 25 CENTS

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HASTINGS* 50-CENT GLADIOLUS COLLECTION ^

See pictures above— (1) Panama, (2) Chicago White, (3) Halley, (4) America, (5) Niagara, (6) Mrs. Francis King,

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(7) Empress of India, One bulb of each of these for only 50 cents, postpaid.

HASTINGS’ $1 SPECIAL GLADIOLUS COLLECTION

“$1 Special” contains the above seven and the even more new and beautiful (8) Gretchen Zang, beautiful cream
pink, (9) Herada, light lavender, (10) Ida Van, red, (11) Mrs. Frank Pendleton, pink with blood-red blotches, (12)
Prince of Wales, golden salmon, (13) Peace, large white, (14) Princepine, dazzling scarlet, (15) Schwaben, greatest
yellow. 15 bulbs, 15 exquisite varieties, only $1.

77. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia.

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HASTINGS’ PLANTATION GROWN BULBS

The world's finest varieties of all kinds of bulbs that are suitable for outdoor planting
are grown on the Hastings' Plantation. The hundreds of thousands of Gladioli and Cannas
in particular are sights that visitors never forget. Well over a thousand different varieties
are grown in trials each year and each one carefully noted. Some of these are new
European varieties. South African native species, American creations and some are originators'
trials sent to us for noting and rating before ever named or introduced. Only thorougnly
satisfactory and real worthwhile, highest rated varieties, for the South are listed in any
of our catalogs. Also, we give you the finest grown, well matured, high crowned bulbs and
fine healthy roots of full first size only, when you place your order for these beauties with us.

HASTINGS’ CANNAS

(3190) RICHARD WALLACE Canary Yellow.
4-Ft. This is the greatest yellow for bedding yet
known, making great display. 2 roots, 25 cents; 6 for
60 cents; 12 for $1.00; 10 O' for $5.50.

(3170) PENNSYLVANIA Fiery Scarlet, 5-Ft.
Greatest display red canna with green foliage of
moderate price and excellent for taller center of beds
with Richard Wallace. 2 roots, 25 cents; 6 for 60
cents; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $5.50.

(3100) ALLEMANIA Orange and Gold. 5-Ft.
Orchid flowering, mottled orange red on yellow. 2
roots, 25c; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00.

(3129) INDIANA Orange, 5-Ft. Large orchid
flowering, bronze leaved great display canna. 2 roots,
25 cents; 6 for 60 cents; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00.

(3130) KING HUMBERT Fiery Red, 5-Ft.
Most popular of all. Like Pennsylvania except bronze
foliage. 2 roots, 30 cents; 6 for 75 cents; 12 for
$1.25; 100 for $7.50.

(3140) MADAM CROZY Rich Red, 3-Ft. Best
low growing red. Great low bedding display. 2 roots,
25 cents; 6 for 60 cents; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00.

(3230) YELLOW KING HUMBERT Deep Lemon,
Stippled Red, 4V2-Ft. Unique graft hybrid, very
popular. 2 roots, 30 cents; 6 for 75 cents; 12 for
$1.25; 100 for $7.50.

(3120) EUREKA White, 3y2-Ft. Creamy white;
easily the best white canna. Beautiful display. 2
roots, 35c; 6 for 90c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00.

(3150) MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD Pink, 4-Ft.
Grandest of all cannas. Large heavy heads. 2 roots,
40c; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.50.

(3205) THE PRESIDENT Glowing Scarlet, 4-Ft.
Extra large flower trusses of most brilliant
color. Considered the finest red canna of today and
makes a wonderful show. 2 roots, 35c; 6 for 90c;
12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00.

(3220) WYOMING Orange, 5-Ft. Similar to Indiana except bronze
foliage. Surely a fine tall bedder with large flowers and luxuriant growth.
2 roots, 25 cents; 6 for 60 cents; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00.

(3103) APRICOT Apricot, 4-Ft. One of the finest ever introduced; very
new. Sold at $1.50 each 2 years ago. Large, heavy trusses of buff, overlaid
salmon-pink. 1 root, 50 cents; 6 for $2.75; 12 for $5.00; 100 for $30.00.

HASTINGS’ STANDARD 7 DAHLIAS

Hastings’ Dahlias are supplied in strong, dormant field-grown roots that
will grow and bloom for years, with slight winter protection. Below is listed
our most popular collections, varieties that grow well and bloom profusely
from July until frost.

SPECIAL OFFER — “STANDARD 7 DAHLIAS.” One root each of the
following varieties, the greatest Dahlia value you can find anywhere for the
price — Only $1.25.

(3350) JACK ROSE Purplish Crimson. Decorative. Deep velvety, brilliant
crimson red; the best crimson for garden or cutting; profuse bloomer;
medium size flowers. 25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50.

(3400) MISS MINNIE McCULLOUGH Gold Edged Red. Decorative.
Striking flowers of rich yellow, petals edged suffused red. Excellent for
cutting and garden. Very rich. 25 cents each; 5 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50.

(3410) MRS. J. GARDNER CASSATT Mauve Pink. Decorative. Medium
large, very profuse bloomer. Deep rose pink shading darker with tinge of
carmine towards tips. 25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50.

(3430) QUEEN MARY Apple Blossom Pink. Decorative. Excellent
growth, medium large fine cut flowers on lontr stems. Delicate coloring.
25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50.

(3460) SYLVIA Pink and White. Decorative. Medium small flowers in
grand profusion; early and extra strong grower. Orchid pink with white
centers and a great variety. 25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50.

(3740) WHITE SWAN Cream White. Show Type. The standard white
Ball Dahlia with creamy softness in throats of cupped petals. Medium early;
strong bushy growth. 25 cents each: 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50.

(3480) YELLOW DUKE Canary Yellow. Giant Show. Rather large uni¬
formly perfect rich canary or primrose yellow flowers; profuse bloomer;
strong grower. 25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50.

TUBEROSES AND CALADIUMS

(3050) DOUBLE TUBEROSE, EXCELSIOR PEARL. Favorite every-
where in the South. Suitable for culture in pots, boxes or in open ground.
This is about the sweetest and most fragrant flower that grows. A single
bloom will scent up a whole room and our strain of very double flowers will
be sure to please you. 3 bulbs, 20c; 6 for 35c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00.

(3000) CALADIUMS OR ELEPHANT EARS. Splendid tropical looking
plants with immense green leaves. The larger the bulb planted, the larger
the plant and leaves will be. Plant in groups on the lawn. Small bulbs, 20c
each; 12 for $2.00; medium bulbs, 35c; 12 for $3.50; extra large bulbs, 50c.

(oOSO) DOUBLE PEARL
TUBEROSE

(3130) KING HUMBERT CANNA. MAKES GREAT DISPLAY

ATTENTION, PLEASE

We hope you have found some items in this, our 1925
Special Catalog, that you particularly want. The varie¬
ties listed are the most satisfactory and most highly rec¬
ommended kinds that you can plant or buy at any price
anywhere. These are what we might call our specialty
varieties, the kind it pays best to plant. It is so much
easier, too, to order from a compact list instead of hav¬
ing to look through a big general catalog that we hope
you will make up your order and send it in right away.

You probably want the big new 1925 spring catalog
with all the garden and flower seeds, plants and the
many new varieties of Gladioli, Cannas, Dahlias and other
items. You should keep it for ready reference about
planting, culture, etc., at all times. Just ask for the
1925 catalog on your order or request it on a postal card.
It will come to you entirely free by return mail. You
might write for it now.

COMMONWEALTH