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A SPECIALTY.
IMPORT ANT—PLEASE READ.
_This catalogue is sent you for the purpose of selling you some of the ae listed in it. We wish it. wasn’t necessary'to do so. We wish every one to whom it goes could come into the store and trade with us ‘*face to face.” We could:talk matters over in a friendly: and. business. way. Varieties could. be suggested especially adapted to your localities;. soils, markets, etc. Crops for succession could be mapped out, and “‘last but not least’” wé could get-acquainted. - However, this is impos- sible, as our catalogue goes into'a: great many different states, but we can at least talk sense and facts even if we-do: ‘have to do it *‘on, paper,” and we want to say here just what. we would say, and in the same way we would, Say it to_you, if you were to:make usa.call. How disgusting it would be to have a man talk to/you in the manner of some who issue catalogues. Blow and bluster is disgusting and it won’t make seeds grow, or trie: to name. We would not talk that way if vou were pres- -.ent. and we don’t expect to. in this catalogue. We will try to give you the facts “about varieties, and above all else seeds that are right. We would not be afraid to usé them if we were going to plant a hundred ucres. _ - a ees
Guarantee.—We have so much faith in the seeds we sone out being right that should there be any general complaint of a-variety proving untrue or that does not grow right, we will be pleased to replace the amount of seed purchased of that variety, or give its equivalent in other seeds. ~ Order Early.—Customers would confer a favor by ordering as soon as con- venient) after getting the catalogue. It gives us ample time ‘to fill the order care- fully -before! our spring store trade begins and we get too busy to do everything exactly right as we like todo it. Last season owing vo the spring * ‘opening up” so early we had our store and mail trade to handle at the same time, causing us to get behind a little on} iorders, as we did not want to hire inexperienced help for fear of making errors. We always regret Do and they can be avoided largely if our friends willorder early. ~~.
Shipping Facilities. “ines Moines has fifteen railroads, going out in all directions, ~All the leading express companies have offices here. This means low rates and prompt delivery. Not many. points can boast. such/ facilities, and remem- ber,you have'to ‘‘foot the bill” when buying at some out-of-the-way place.
\Shipping Instructions.—It- would help us and make prompt delivery almost sure if you will mention the express company that has an office at your place, also the name of the railroad that goes through your city. Don’t forget, please.
How to Send Money.—Some of the best ways are by Postoffice Order, Bezistered. Letter, Bank Draft or Express Order. Your postmaster can tell you
ut the, Postofiice Order and Registered Letter, your banker about the Rank ‘Draft and your expressman about the Express Order. If you send in any of the ~ above ways we will take the risk and you ean deduct the cost of same from- the amount of your order. You can send small amounts in stamps, but you take the risk.
Our Catalogue is sent free and we would be pleased to send it to any of your Eee eyo you. think, would like to have it, andif you will tell them you have asked us to/send it, they will better: understand how we got their name and how we came to sendthe book. Of course, if you, having found our seeds reliable, can “say a good word” for us, we will be ‘‘more than pleased.” Ris
New Varieties.—Quite often, when, visiting with gardeners or farmers, new or distinct varieties of vegetables and. grains have been discovered. If our friends have something of this kind whick they-do not find 1 in the seed books we would be pleased to have a little sent for trial.
Large and Small Orders are alike treated carefully, promptly and cheer- fully. If -youw only want a single packet, don’t hesitate to send for it. When your order for garden seeds amount to $5.00 or more it might save you some money to
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OMATO--Livingston’s New Hawkeye, SEE OTHER SIDE THIS LEAF FOR PICTURE.
The highest point of perfection seems reached, where a flesh-red colored variety is required, in the New Hawkeye Tomato. It comes into bearing quite early for so large a variety, and keeps on until the ground freezes in the fall; a veritable ‘‘all seasons” vari- ety. Itis perfectly smooth, ripens evenly from stem to blossom side and right through the center all at the same time, hence no waste. It is of a handsome, glossy-red color, slightly tinged to purple; sells on sight. Has very solid meat and almost solid seed cells, with very few seeds. You can get from two to five more cans from a bushel of “ Hawk- eyes” than any of the rough kinds. It is certainly worth the trial of every reader of this book or we would not give so much prominence to it as to have a colored picture made of it. It may be just what yon have been looking for. It’sa big tomato; it will certainly sell well; it’s a big yielder; it fills up the cans fast. What more do you want? Try a packet orso. Packet 10c; 44 0z. 35c; oz. 60c; 2 oz. $1.00. % lb. $3.00.
USKMELON--Livingston’s New ‘Tip Top.”
FOR PICTURE, SEE OTHER SIDE THIS LEAF.
This new, yellow-fleshed melon, from its outside appearance, does not at first attract attention so readily as the more heavily netted sorts, yet at the same time any one familiar with the various kinds will at once recognize a distinct type inthe ‘‘ New Tip Top.’’ However, it is not for this reason that it has been introduced, but wholly on its merits as being uniformly the best in quality of any variety yet sent out. In this sweeping asser- tion no exception is made to such old favorites as Osage, Perfection, Miller Cream, etc. These varieties are grand, good ones almost every year, but when we speak of the ‘‘ New Tip Top” itis, that every melon, even down to the little one-sided specimens that come late and don’t get fully matured, even these are of fine quality. They are sweet, juicy, of finest flavor; firm, but not hard fleshed; eatable to the outside coating, little and big, early and late ones. The ‘Tip Top’’ originally came from good old Lancaster county,
ennsylvania, the home of lots of good things for the inner man, and for several years
as grown by one man, near a large eastern market, where many who appreciated a real good melon enough to pay him almost double the price for common sorts usually found on all markets. The ‘‘Tip Top” is a good yielder, good for main crop, all right in size, slightly netted, a number one seller when you get them started. Whatever else you may leave out of your order, don’t scratch Tip Top Nutmeg Melon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; 1% lb. 45ce; 1b. $1.60.
RBBAGE--Livingston’s Blue Bloom.
SEE OTHER SIDE OF THIS LEAF FOR PICTURE.
For main fall crop and for winter this is the finest possible to produce. The new ‘Blue Bloom”? isa vigorous grower; is sure to head, because we have it grown from heads that if put on the market would bring a good round price. Grown from selected heads, it produces fine, large seeds full of life and vigor, which in turn produce plants of like character. We have frequently seen ninety-five fine, large, solid heads produced from one hundred plants, and sometimes, when it is a favorable season, there isn’t hardly any in a whole field that are not fit for market. While the ‘‘ Blue Bloom” is of immense size, yet the ribs are not large, and the heads are so solid it is all fine grained and has but very little waste; has very few outside leaves to trim off It’s a grand, good keeper.’ For win- ter use and keeping sow seed about June 1st. The outside leaves have a beautiful blue shade of bloom on them, hence the suggestion of its name. When trimmed, no finer cab- bage is seen than this, when properly grown and prepared, for the market-man’s table. Include at least a packet in your order. You'd never regret it if you bought all you need of late cabbage, of the new ‘“ Blue Bloom”’ variety. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 2 oz. 60¢; ¥% lb. $1.25; lb. $4.00.
REMEMBER—We send one packet each of the above three superb varieties for only 20 cents; they are WORTH MORE.
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ALL HEAD EARLY GABBAGE,
Is uniform in size, shape and color; a reliable : S header, with few loose leaves; very solid; early, : om also good late sort; very tender. Pkt. 5c; }¥ oz. = A 15¢; Oz. 25c; 4 to. Cac; lb. $2.50.
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in prime condition. We grow our stock of it from heads (not stumps), each one of which is in prime condition for market. This produces vigorous seed, which in turn pro- duces fine healthy plants, of strong growth through- out the season, resulting in heads of large size, solid and of fine grain and quality. It has very
Few Gutside Leaves,
these having the beauti- ful ‘‘blue bloom” on them, - from which its name was suggested. It trims to a fine, white, compact head, and will net more pounds of cabbage fit for any purpose than any variety with which we are ac- quainted. Pkt.10c; % oz. f : na 20e; oz. 30c; 3 Ib. $1.00; LIVINCSTON’S BLUE BLOOM CABBACE: lb. $3.50.
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Skin very dark green; flesh crisp and tender; excellent/for pickling or slicing. Very early and productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; 4 Ib. 40ce.
Serpent or Snake Cucumber.
A remarkable and very interesting curiosity. ‘The Ez cucumbers grow curled up like a snake with the head ay protruding, and sometimes are several feet in length. a
gS’ The illustration represents their shape; the quality is i - “fair. They are grown more for curiosity and exhibi- tien than table use. Pkt. 10c.
wee Or APANESE CLIMBING CUCUMBER | O | tr 3¢ 3 A CLIMBING SORT, WITH | 1) y EXTRA STRONG TENDRILS. Saves room in small gardens by growing on trellis; very prolific; flesh thick and
Geptigman =< as ten cus vary rewwisnes | Burnington Hybrid Corn.
LONG.SNOW WHITE EARS AND KERNELS, CAN BE PLANTED IN COLDER GROUND
THE LATTER BEING VERY DEEP AND THAN SWEET CORN,
EXCEEDINGLY ‘SWEET AND TENDER, |COMES VERY EARLY.
-Is valuable for the market gardener. Is
A little earlier than the Evergreen. It|Semi-sweet. Has a husk like Sweet Corn.
is a fine sort for family kitchen gardens. | 1s of good marketable size. Pkt. 10c; 74 Pkt. 5¢e; 14 pt. 10e; pt. 20c; qt. 35e. pt. 15c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c.
NEW
IGEBERG LETTUCE,
A GOOD EARLY
Spring or Summer Variety,
Owing to the incurving leaves while growing, making the blanching of the
IT 1S VERY SLOW TO RUN TO SEED. -
Its beautiful appearance makes it a quick seller on the market. It’s a crisp one; try it. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c.
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MUSK MELON.
—LAWANGSTON’S WHEW Tie TOP.
We thought so much of this splendid variety.and that it would please others as well, that we were induced to use a colored plate in our 1895 Catalogue, to show our faith init. The following is an accurate description:
A New Yellow-flesh Melon,
Of very distinct appearance, unequalled for uniform good quality. The uni- form testimony of every one using Tip Tup is that every fruit produced, whether large or small, early or late in the season, is a good one, always Sweet and juicy. Every one who tries this Melon will be astonished atits excellence. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢e: % lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
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Toserve half on a plate. There is always a good demand for them at Restaurants and Hotels: Pkt. 5 oz. 10c; 34 1b. 25c; lb. 75c.
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WATERMELON. Livingston's Nabob,
THE WATERMELON FOR THE SHIPPER.
The new Nabob is of finer grain than any other shipping variety, and yet has the necessary hard rind. The thin, hard rind is beautifully mottled, a very attractive feature. Flesh bright red, crisp and not stringy, as with most hard rind sorts.
A SPLENDID KEEPER.
Color of seeds a dark buff. Garden- ers and Shippers should have some ‘* Nabobs ” in their melon crop for 1896, sure. Pkt. 10c: oz. 20ce; 14 lb. 60c; lb.
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LIVINCSTON’S NEW THANKSCIVING PUMPKIN.
Our illustration correctly shows the peculiar shape and very small seed cavity of this new and entirely distinct variety. Thespecimen from which the photograph was taken weighed fifty-five pounds, and the seed cavity was so small that there was room for only 1% ounces of seed, the flesh at some points being six inches thick by actual measure. The average size as they run is about thirty to thirty-five pounds, with flesh three to four inches thick. As compared with the common pumpkin they always “weigh twice as heavy for the same‘size fruit.. "The-flesh is orange in color, of. fine grain, sweet, and hasthat peculiar flavor so essential to the making of a perfect pumpkin pie. It yields as many pumpkins to the acre as any, but being about double in weight the yield in pounds is consequently double. It has been grown for a number of years by the same grower, so that the variety has become fixed. We have secured the entire crop, and will only have it to offer in packets this season. Its name, ‘‘ Thanksgiving,” was suggested by the universal custom of having. pump-
kin | pies at the Thanksgiving dinner. As every one knows, the dinner is not quite .
complete without the pumpkin pie; and we feel sure the pie will not be right unless made from the Thanksgiving Pumpkin. They will have the genuine old-fashioned flavor to perfection. We especially recommend a trial of this variety, and feel cer- tainit will not disappoint you. Packet, lic; 2 packets, 25c
LIVINGSTON
°S NOVELTIES.
THREE GOOD NEW PEAS.
Heroine. A LEAP INFO POPULARITY.
That is what this grand new medium, early, green, wrinkled Pea has done. Grows about two and a half feet high. Pods are long and contain seven to nine large Peas, of finest qual- ity. Pkt. 10c; 4 pt. 15c; pt. 25e; qt. 45c; pk. $1.75.
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR.
EXTRA EARLY DWARF. A day or so later than American Wonder, but pods are one-third larger, six to eight large, luscious peas ina pod. They are of the green, wrinkled kind, very fine flavor and tender Without doubt the finest ex- tra early pea in cultivation. Nott’s Excelsior deserves a liberal trial. Pkt. 10c; }¢ pt. 15e; pt. 25c; qt. 45¢e; pk. $2.
MELTING SUGAR
YOU EAT THE PODS.
Ahead of all the edible podded sorts in high qual- ity. Pods large. tender and stringless. You use them same asstring beans. Very productive, of branch-
ing habit. The best variety of this class. Pkt. 10e; 4g pt. 15c; pt. 25e; qt. 45¢; pk. $2 00.
NEW FORCING RADISH.
Cincinnati Market.
ACRES OF GLASS
Are devoted to growing this variety at Cincin- Z Glass Gardeners” city depend almost exclusively on it for their
MAIN MONEY CROP.
Tops are small, allowing of very close planting.
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Grows smooth and straight six to seven inches long; very attractive; glossy, Flesh crisp to a surprising degree; and, as it stands a long time before getting soft, especially desirable for the garden. convincing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15e;
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Lady Finger Radish,
The finest early Summer variety | grown—pure pearl white, =
ALMOST TRANSPARENT.
Stands longest of any and is crisp and sweet. Our gardeners tell us they can pull choice speci- mens of Lady Finger Radish for a month or Every family garden ought to have it; every market garden must have it or get left. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10c; 4% 1b.°25c; lb. 75e.
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Sold readily last season at $5.00 per barrel. Hand- some inappearance; skin light cream color; slightly russeted; handsome shape, slightly oblong and flat- tened on the sides. Few and shallow eyes; almost entirely scab proof, as shown when grown at same time with other vari- eties which were badly affected. Of large size, very few small ones and never prongy. No sorting necessary. Growth is vig- orous from the very sprout, consequently a good drouth-resisting sort. Of fine quality; has been com-
pared to the original Snow- flake in this respect. When either baked or boiled it is white as flour. Never hollow; a main-crop all-purpose Potato. Follows the early varieties in point of time. Lb. 30ce; 2 lbs. 50¢, postpaid. Pk. 60c, not prepaid.
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Originated by the EDITOR OF RURAL NEW YORKER; the origiv | mator also of ‘‘ Rural New Yorker No. 2 Potato.” An excellent sort, resembles the — latter in shape. Has few and shallow eyes. Flesh white and quality good. Very large tubers; few small ones. The Carmen No. 1 will no doubt
BECOME A STANDARD VARIETY
As soon as its productiveness and fine qualities are known. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c, post- paid. Pk. 60c, not prepaid.
SQUASH. LIVINGSTON’S PIE.
Just the right size for Family Use.
Very uniform in size, color and shape, Skin netted and orange color, very attractive. Flesh thick.
SMALL SEED CAVITY.
- Almost solid. Sweet. fine-grained.
‘HWGOOD PIE MAKER.
. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10¢; (1b. 30¢; 1b. $1.00. LIVINCSTON’S PIE SQUASH.
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LIVINGSTON'’S NOVELTIES.
Livingston’s New Hawkeye.
HIGHEST POINT OF PERFECTION. ~900@ FLESH COLOR. @eee-
Comes quite early. Bears till Fall. Perfectly Smooth. Look at the cut, made from a photograph. Ripens all Over and through the center the same day. Nowaste. Handsome. Glossy purplish red. Sellsonsight. Has solid meat and seed cells; few seeds. You get five or more cans from a bushel of Hawkeye Tomatoes than from the old style sorts. It’s just what you have been looking for—a great big, perfectly smooth Tomato; a can filler; a good seller. Try it; you'll regret it if you don’t. Pkt. 10ce; 3 OZ. 20c€; oz. 35c: & 1b., $1.25.
NEW WRITE BEAUTY SUNFLOWER.
A Sunflower with SNOW-WHITE SEEDS.
A NOVELTY, SURE.
After years of careful selection we have a mammoth, single-headed variety in the White Beauty: and, owing to this feature, it is a marvel of productiveness. It is said to have yielded at the rate of 2.500 lbs. to the acre. Very highly es- teemed for Stock and Poul- i try Food. The originator con- fae Be fidently expects it to take the lead ?
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Livingston’s New Bon Ton Lettuce.
Our illustration of this grand new Lettuce was made from a photograph, showing the relative sizes of the Bon Toa, as com- pared with the famous old Hanson Lettuce, both having been sown at the same time and received the same care. The Bon Ton is a very rapid grow- er, exceedingly crisp, re- maining so even after the seed stock has started up. We have pulled leaves fit for table use from” the side of seed stocks. It is, however, almost a seed-
‘less variety, as my grow- a Dap,” i, Mp er said of this season’s a
crop, that ‘‘not the oue- 3 —— SE Lia = third of it went to seed fF IVING STON’
atall.’’ Leaves are some- what curled, yet\ not so much as to maketit diffi cult to clean for the table. On account of the quick growth, beautiful appearance and long standing character of the new Bon Ton Lettuce, it recommends itself to the gardener who grows vegetables to sell, and the same good traits make it most desirable of all kinds for the kitchen garden. Please read the testimonials, given below, from parties who have grown the Bon Ton alongside of other good kinds. Price per packet 25c; 1% oz. 40e; % oz. 75¢; oz. $1.25. : : eles
Mr. Henry Field, Page County, Iowa, Nov. 15, 1895, writes: ‘The Lettuce you sent me to grow is of the Simpson type, but larger and more tender. It is as.carly as Black Seed Sinvpson, and a much better seller than either. Infact, Ido not know of any Lettuce! that will make as large a head in so short a time, nor one so tender and eatable. It is a very shy seeder; much of mine failed to seed at all. I hope you will push it, for it is agood thing. The photograph I sent you will give its shape and appearance; also its size as compared with a Hanson the same age.” .The above picture was made from the photograph sent us by Mr. Field.—J. L. “i ; , x
Messrs. S. T. Richardson & Son, Nov. 21, 1895, writes: “We gave your ‘400’ (Bon Ton) Lettuce a pretty fair trial the past summer, testing it with eight others. It was one of the best for table use, tender png ee res Hanson and Denver Market in texture, but slower in running to seed. We thought quite
ighly of it.” : =i tee is: |
Rev. Dr. Livingston, Licking County, Ohio, Dec. 14, 1895, writes: “It is PH. Lettuce (par excellent) Like it very much. It stays good for ure longer than any Iever raised. Is tender, sweet and pretty.”
VINE PEACH. _ EXCELLENT FOR SWEET PICKLES. WITH A FEW SLICES OF LEMON ADDED. ‘he vine is similar to the Muskmelon. You
plant and care for them in the same way.
Fruit oval, bright yellow, and russeted, hike
arusset apple. Easily cultivated, very prolific.» Pktse;:0z, 15e.
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GARDEN LEMON.
More acid than Vine Peach, hence not neces- sary to have sliced lemon with it when making Sweet pickles. The unripe fruit is striped with dark green. When ripe it is very smooth and almost round. (See cut.) Cultivate same as Muskmelons, in hills about three feet apart. Quite a curiosity. Try it. Pkt. 5¢e; % oz. 10c.
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RED BEAUTY POP CORN.
The following is the description furnished by the intro- ducer of Red Beauty Pop Corn: Pop Corn was originated by an expert pop corn grower of Illinois, who, while rogueing a field of Snow Ball Pop Corn, in the summer of 1888, discovered a sport of a remarkably peculiar style. ful accumulative selection, he has secured a variety, which, for rare beauty, extreme earliness, great } productiveness, CriSpness, sweetness, grain and smallness of cob, cannot be equaled, 50 bush- els per acre being a common pield. didly four months from time itis planted. every respect a first-class family pop corn.’’
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GROWS ON A PRETTY VINE.
Fruit a lemon yel- low, striped and spot- ted with dark orange. Size from that of a small peach to that of an orange.
Very Fragrant
Sweet, perfuminga room with a pleasant odor for days.
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BIG $1.00 COLLECTION.
of 92 New and Standard Varieties, every packet of which will prove success.
a grand
Beans—Kidney Wax. Yellow pod, no strings.
Beans—Ey. Round Pod Valentine. Fleshy, green vod.
Beets—Ex. Ey. Egyptian.
Beets—Dewineg's Early. shape.
Cabbage—Early Summer. size.
Cabbage — Fottler's Brunswick. winter sort.
Celery — Colden Heart. keeper.
Corn—Shaker's Early. Big, early andsweet.
Corn—Pop, Mixed Varieties. For the girls and boys.
Cucumber — Early Cluster. pickles.
Cucumber—Japanese Climbing, a novelty.
Lettuce—Hanson. Fine head.
Lettuce—Denver Market. A curly bunch.
Muskmelon — Livingston's New Market. Green flesh.
Muskmelon—Perfection. ways good.
Watermelon—New Dixie.
Very early, sweet. Dark red, turnip
Solid, just right Crisp,
Tender and good
Slicing and
Yellow flesh, al-
Big and sweet.
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Never fails. Pickles and table
Onion—Red Wethersfield. Onion—White Silverskin. use. Parsley—Fine Curled. Garnishing. Pumpkin—Sweet Cheese. A pie maker. Pepper—Sweet Mountain. For Mangoes. Peas—Livingston’s First in Market. Peas—Nott's Excelsior. New, very early, no sticks required.
Radish — White Tipped, Scarlet Tp. A. little beauty.
Radish — Early Long Scarlet. The old “‘standby.”’
Radish — Lady Finger- Beautifvl. Long standing.
Squash—Bush Summer.
Squash—Pike'’s Peak. till spring.
Tomato—Dwarf Champion. solid.
Tomato—Livingston’s Royal Red. fine for main crop.
Turnip—Early Munich, Extra early.
Turnip—Purple Top Clobe, Very fine.
For stewing. Fine quality, keeps
Early, smooth,
Large,
16 PACKETS FOR SIXTY CENTS.
Out of above collection we will send numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 18, 15, 17, 20, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30 and 32, for 6O cents.
With either of above collections will send free a packet each of the new Hulless Barley and the new Lincoln Oats, if you request it.
FREE.
Two $1.00 Collections for $1.75. Three for $2.50.
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General List of Vegetable Seeds.
ASPARAGUS.
One ounce will sow 60 feet of drill and produce about | 400 plants.
To grow aspar- agus plants from seed, sow in drills about one inch deep in rows a foot apart. Keep the soil mellow and free from weeds during the summer, and in the fall or spring the plants may be } | set out in beds about 18 inches apartinrows four } feet apart, with the crowns four inches below the surface. Before winter, cover the transplanted bed with four inches of manure. Sow a little salt on,the surface in the spring; it will keep down the weeds. Palmetto—This variety is uniformally of large
size and early; and while not so many may be
cut at one time as from some others, this is over- come in the extra size to which it grows. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 4 lb. 25c; Ib. 75e.
Conover’s Colossal—Of large size and very pro- ductive. <A standard variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1b. 50c.
Barr’s Mammoth—A fine, large variety, which pro- duces stalks very light in color, being almost white in some specimens. Pkt.5¢; oz. 10c; %4 1b. 20c; lb. 50c.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
A year or two of time may be saved by using roots, and their use is advised when only a small bed is required.
Colossal—Two year roots, per 100 75c; 1000 $6,00. one-year old roots, 100 50c; 1000 $4.50.
Palmetto—Two-year old roots, per 100 $1.00; 1000 $7.50. One-year old roots, per 100 75c; 1000 $6.00.
Barr’s Mammoth—Two-year old roots, per 100 $1.00; per 1000 $7.50; one-year old roots, per 100 75c; per
1000 $6.00 500 Asparagus roots at 1000 rate.
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BORECOLE OR KALE. (One ouuce to 2000 plants.)
Used as greens. The seed may be sown in Sep- .tember, in rows one foot apart, and treated same as Spinach. Kale is hardy and is improved by freezing. If cut when frozen, thaw out in cold water before boiling. The young shoots which start up from the old stumps left from previous season, are very tender and make nice early greens.
DWARF GERMAN CREEN,
Siberian or Dwarf German—Very hardy. Sow in September and cover over with mulch as severe weather sets in,p Itis ready yery early in spring. Pkt. Be; 02. 10¢;534 th. 80c.
| Dwarf Green Curled Scotch—Of dwarf, spreading habit, having leaves of bright green and nicely curled. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 30ce.
BEETS.
The soil best suited for beet culture is that which
is rather light, provided that itis thoroughly en-
riched with manure. Foran early supply sow in spring as soon as the ground becomes fit to work, in drills about one foot apart, and two inches deep. For the main crop sow the first week in May; and for winter use sow in June. When plants have attained three or four leaves, thin out, ‘iso they stand 6 to 9 inches apart, and keep clean.
One ounce to 60 feet of drill, 5to 6 pounds to the acre.
Crosby’s Improved Egyptian—(See opposite page.) First introduced in the West in our catalogue for 1890, and it is to-day the leading variety used by gardeners for the very earliest market. Itis more globe shaped than the old Egyptian Beet, which is quite flat. The bulbs have very dark red flesh and skin, with only occasionally a spec- imen of lighter shade. Itis very sweet and ten- der, but above all else its earliness recommends it more strongly to those who want to get beets in the quickest possible time. We have sold the seed, to those who had become acquainied with it, at more than double the price of other varie- ties, they claiming to far more than make up the difference in price of seed in the extra price ob- tained, because they came so early. The Cros- by’s Improved Egyptian is always good shape from the start,so you can pull it at any time during its growth. We are anxious all shall give it a liberal trial; and are pleased to be able to make a lower price for it this season, owing to more‘abundant crop of seed, which is not usu- ally the case with this variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1b. $1.00.
Early Egyptian—An early, dark-red variety of good quality. Coming about one week later than the
Cresby’s Improved Egyptian. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 20c; 1b. 60c.
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EARLY ECLIPSE BEET.
Early Eclipse—An improved extra early sort. Tops small, dark-purplish green, shading to lighter color on outside of the leaves. Roots nearly globular, with asmall tap root and very small collar. Flesh dark-red, very sweet, crisp and
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tender, especially when young. One of the most / desirable sorts for bunching.
DEW INC’S BLOOD.
Edmand’s Improved Early Turnip—This va- riety is very uniform, with smalitops. The beets are of a hand- some round shape, very smooth and of good marketable size of fine quality The skin is very deep, blood red in color; the flesh is also very dark red, exceedingly sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; %4 1b. 20c; lb. 60c.
Early Turnip Bas- sano—Grows to a4 large size, may be used early; one of the best varieties to sow Tops large, leaf stems light
red, leaves light
_ green; roots large,
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1b. 20e; lb. 60c.
Pkt. 5c; 0z.10e; 4
round, turnip-shaped; flesh pink, shading to white, very sweet and tender when young. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢; %4 1b. 20c.
Dewing’s Improved / Early Blood Turnip—Bright red, good for fall or
Blood Turnip—Ro ots | Smooth and hand- |
some, good size, ten- | der and sweet; a fa- | vorite with market- | men, and is among the best for home gar- den. Nothing excels it for winter use, al- though it will come quite early if sown early. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 lb, 20c; 1b. 55e.
Bastian’s Early Blood Turnip — Quite early, blood-red color, smooth and fine form, yery tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 1b. 20c.
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winter use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 107; 4 1b. 20ce.
Swiss Chard, Silver or Sea-Kale Beet--This variety is cultivated foritsleaves. The midribis stewed and served same as asparagus, the other por- tions of the leaf being used as spinach. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 14 lb. 20c.
Improved Long Smooth Blood—A tender, sweet, table variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 lb. 20c; lb. 55ce.
FIELD VARIETIES. °
For description and prices of Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beet, see FarM SEED list in back part of this catalogue.
BEANS. | DWARF OR BUSH.
Beans are tender, and should not be -planted until danger from frost is past and the ground be- comes warm. Plantin drills three or four inches apart, orin hills one foot apart in the row, and rows three feet apart. Hoe often, but never when wet with dew or rain, as earth will rust the leaves and injure the crop, especially in sandy soil.
One quart to 100 feet of drill. two bushels to the acre.
Quart and pint prices on Beans include postage; ifto go by express at buyer's ex- pense, deduct (5 Cts. per quart, or 8 cts. per pint, from the prices below.
WAX, OR YELLOW POD VARI- ETIES.
German Wax (BLACK SEEDED)—Early, stringless pods round and waxy yellow, solid and tender Pkt. 5¢e; pt. 25¢c; qt. 45; pk. $1.35; bu. $4.25.
New Prolific German Wax—An improved strain of Black Wax, being more prolific. Easily har- vested; freefromrust. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt. 4ic;
k. $1.35; bu. $4.25. ake Seeded Wax—Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk.
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Improved Golden Wax Bean (RusT PROOF)—The best strain of Golden Wax Bean now on the market. Is hardier, more prolific and holds its pods up better; pods are straighter, longer and thicker
| than the ordinary Golden Wax, and are rust proof. You will be taking no risk in using the Improved Rust Proof Golden Wax liberally. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Golden :\Wax—Very early, stringless bean, of gol- den color and of excellent quality; extensively used by market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; pt. 2d5c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Scarlet Flageolet Wax—Valuable and showy wax variety. As early as the Black Wax, and itis nearly always exempt from rust. Vines large, erect, very productive, pods of large size, exceed- ingly succulent and tender. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.35; bu. $4.25.
Pink Eye Wax—Is an exceptionally fine bean, hav- ing a round pod similar to the German Black Wax, but of greater diameter; very solid pulp and is stringless. Pkt.5c; % pt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.35; bu. $4.25.
Golden Eye Wax—This new sort is one of the ear- liest, hardiest and most productive of all Wax Beans. The vines are strong and branching, holding the pods well off the ground. The pods are brittle, succulent, and of a beautiful golden yellow color. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.35; bu. $4.25.
Yosemite Mammoth Wax—The monster pods of this new variety average 10 to 14 inches in length, are nearly all solid pulp and absolutely string- less, cooking tender and delicious; rich golden yellow; a vigorous grower, covering the ground with heavy foliage. A desirable variety. Pkt. 10e; % pt. 1bc; pt. 2c; qt. 50c; ph. $1.50.
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KIDNEY WAX.
Kidney Wax—Vine of medium size, erect, hardy and productive. Pods long, broad, flatand waxy yellow, brittle; entirely stringless. . Beans white with two shades of reddish purple more or less visible, and distinct kidney shape. Has a fine buttery flavor. A No.1soup bean, and a good winter shell sort. The yield exceeds that of the common Golden Wax, and is equally as early. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt. 45; pk. $1.35; bu. $4.25.
GREEN POD VARIETIES.
These will stand planting in colder ground than wax beans. ‘‘The early bird catches the worm,”’ SO with the wide-awake gardener, who would get the fancy prices on extra early beans. He risks a few planted very early, and if they do get froze off os is not much out for seed and nothing for time.
ry it. Early Mohawk—First early,productive,very hardy,
pods can be used when half grown. Thisis an old sort, but no new ene can compare with it for
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Ra of first early planting, being almost frost proof.
Market gardeners should plant this sort first one in the spring. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35; pk. 90c; bu. 33.25.
Extra Early Refuge—One of the finest for the mar- ket gardener’s first planting, being extra early and hardy. Has all the good qualities of the fa- mous Refugee; immense yielder; sure to pro- duce a good crop in either wet or dry season. Pkt. 5¢e; pt. 25¢e; qt. 45e; pk. 90c; bu. $3.25.
Livingston’s Round Pod Six Weeks—This variety is, we believe, the best green podded Snap Bean on the list. [tis not only extra early, but is a good, strong grower and abundant cropper. There is no green podded sort that is more free from strings. Will be a favorite with market gardeners, because, while it has all other good points, it is superior in quality to any snap bean
wn. Pkt. 10c; % pt. 15¢c; pt. 25¢e; qt. 45c; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50.
Early Long Yellow Six Weeks—Avfine string bean, | aan early. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; gt. 35¢c; pk. 90c; bu. Early Round Pod Valentine — Productive, long, | round, fleshy pods, brittle, tender, and excellent string bean. The best for main crop for market | gardener or general family use, where a green | pod is desired. Pkt.5c; pt. 20c, qt. 35¢e; pk. 90c; |
bu. $8.25.
Dwarf Horticuitural—A bush variety of the well
own Horticultural Pole Bean; fine green or shelled. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.25.
Prolific Tree Bean—A very prolific white bean. Mueh branching, so that only one seed need be. plantedinahill. Seeds small and white: suit- able only for dry beans. Pkt.5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; pk. 90e: bu. $3.50.
Large White Marrow, White Kidney and White | liner pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35; pk. 90c; bu. |
BUSH LIMA BEANS.
Burpee’s Bush Lima—Grows eighteen to twenty | inches high, of sturdy habit, erect and branch- | ing, forming a bush sometimes two feet in diam- | eter, making it very productive. The beans are | very large, being equal in size to any of the Pole |
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Limas, alsoin qnality. The Burpee Bush Lima is the largest of the bush sorts. Pkt. 10c; % pt. 20e; pt. 35c; qt. 60c; pk. $2.25.
Dreer’s Bush Lima—Is the bush form of Dreer’s Pole Lima. Is very early in maturing and pro- ductive. The beans are not quite as large as the Large Pole Lima, but grow closer in the pod and more of them. They are said to be sweeter and | of higher quality than any other. Pods contain | 4 and 5 beans. Plant two feet apart between ; rows, and hills one foot apart, and to exceed two beans in the hill. Pkt. 10c; % pt. 20c; pt. 35c; | qt. 60c; pk. 32.25.
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Henderson’s Bush Lima—The first bush Lima to be introduced. It grows without the aid of stakes. in compact bush form, to eighteen inches high, and produces fine crops of Lima beans, which can be as easily gathered as the common garden bush beans. Is earlier than any of the climbing Limas, and produces’ a continuous crop until frost. Pkt. 10c; % pt. 20c; pt. 30c; qt.50c; pk. $1.50.
POLE BEANS.
They are more tender and require more care in culture than the bush beans, and should be planted two weeks later. They succed best in sandy loam, which should be liberally enriched with manure. Plant in hills from three to four feet apart; plant five or six beans ina hill, about two inches deep, leaving a space in the center for the pole.
One quart makes 100 to 200 hills, according to size of beans; 10 to 12 quarts will plant an acre.
Extra Early Jersey Lima—For general planting,
particularly at the north, this is the best variety. ©
Vines vigorous and very productive; leaves large, pods large, broad, flat; beans large, flat, white. Pkt. 5c; 4% pt. 15c; pt. 30c; qt. 50c.
Large White Lima—Pods broad and rough. Seeds large, broad and white. Pkt.5c; % pt. lic; pt. 25e ; qt. 45e.
Dreer’s Improved Lima—Smaller seeds than the precedivg, but more hardy and more productive. Best flavored ofany. Pkt.ic; % pt. lic; pt. 30c;
qt. 50c.
Early Dutch Case Knife—One of the earliest of the pole varieties, white seeds, is good green or dry, very productive. A good bean for planting among corn. Pkt. 5c; % pt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c.
Red Speckled Cut-short, or Corn-hill—An old vari- ety, and yet one for which every one has a good word to speak; very popular for planting among corn, and will give a good crop without poles; vines medium, not twining tightly; pods short, round and tender. Pkt. 10c; % pt. 15c; pt. 30c; qt. 55¢
Lazy Wife’s—The pods grow from 6 to 8 inches long, entirely stringless, and ofa rich, buttery flavor when cooked. ~ They area boon tothe busy housewife, as they have a habit of growing in great bunches, hence easily and quickly picked. The pods retain their tender, rich flavor until nearly ripe; a good white shell bean for winter use. Pkt. 10c; % pt. 15c; pt. 30c; qt. 55c.
London Horticultural, or Speckled Cranberry—A round, speckled bean, tender for snap beans and excellent for shelling. Pkt. 5c; % pt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 45e.
Scarlet Runner—An ornamental sort, used same as morning glories. Pkt.5c; % pt. lic; pt. 25c.
Red Giant Wax—Pkt. 10c; % pt. 15e; pt. 30c.
For larger quantities of Beans write for special prices.
Livingston’s Reliable Cabbage Seed
Our Cabbage Seed is the best that can grown from selected heads.
such large, fine marketable heads are used in growing it. bought much cheaper, but not over 25 per cent of it will head. Better pay $1.00 per ounce, if necessary, for
ed as we offer, because it will produce heads instead of leaves every time and
is dear at any price if it won’t head. such
no mistake. Try it. HOW TO GROW CABBAGE.
Cabbage requires a deep, rich, mellow soil, high manuring and good culture, in order to obtain fine, solid heads. For early use, sow seeds of the early kinds in the hot-bed, or in a box in the house, in February, and transplant them in the open ground in April, in rows two feet apart and 18 inches between the plants in the row; or sow a bed of seed outside as soon as the soil can be worked, if you do not care for real early cabbage. These may be transplanted in about four weeks. For second early cabbage, sow in April and transplant in May. For late cabbage sow in May and trans- plant in July, in rows three feet apart and two feet apart in the row. In transplanting cabbage or
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It is obvious we cannot sell it at low price when
Imported seed can be Cheap cabbage seed
cauliflower it is important that the plant is set
down to the first leaf that the stem may not be in- jured in case of frost. Be eareful not to cover the heart of the plant. Hoe every week and stir the ground deep. As they advance in growth, draw a little earth to the plants until they begin to head. To prevent the splitting or bursting of cabbage, go frequently over the ground and start every cab- bage that appears to be about to mature, by push- ing them over sideways, which breaks some of the roots and checks itsgrowth. To prevent the at- tack of the cabbage fiy on small plants, dust thor- oughly with plaster, air slacked lime, or use wood ashes freely overthe young plants. For Cabbage wormstry ** Slug Shot.” , {For varieties see next page.]
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CABBAGE—Continued.
One ounce of seed produces from 1,000 to 2,000 plants and sows an area of about 40 square feet.
EARLIEST ETAMPES.
Earliest Etampes—One of the earliest; heads ob- long, rounded at the top, medium size and good quality. Our stock of this is direct from a French grower, hence genuine. Matures extra early, and has more good solid heads than any other strain that comes sooner than Wakefield. Sow enough to run you until Wakefield comes in. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% lb. 60c; Ib. $2.00.
SELECT EARLY WAKEFIELD.
Surehead—A very reliable cab- bage, large, round flattened heads of Flat Dutch type. Itis is almost ALL HEAD and ALWAYS SURE TO HEAD. A good keeper and shipper; has become very popular. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 75¢e; lb. $2.50.
Luxemburg, or Hard head— Well known to Chicago market gardeners for its excellent ‘keep- ing qualities. Heads of good size, remarkably hard and heavy; a profitable variety for market and shipping. Itisthe best sert for late spring sales after all the other sorts are gone, when it commands a high price, owing to its size and keeping quality." It isno doubt one of the most profitable sorts to grow and every gardener should have it. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 15¢e; oz. 25c; 44 lb. 75c.
All Seasons—Heads very large, round, often nearly spherical; very solid and of the best qual- ity, keeping as well as the win- ter sorts. Plant very vigorous and sure heading. Remarkable for its ability to stand the hot sun and dry weather. One of the very best sorts for general cultivation. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4% lb. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
Qur Cabbage Seed is the Best.
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Select Early Wakefield—Very early and is sure to head, and is a favorite for market. The earliest variety that really forms a good, solidhead. The Earliest Etampes will come a few days earlier than Wakefield, but only enough should be sown to supply the market forafew days. Our stock is first class. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; ¢ lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
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Selected Henderson’s Early Summer—About 10 days later than Wakefield, but double the size, may be classed as decidedly one of the best early cab- bage, and is deservedly popular with market gar- deners. In weight it is equal to most of the late varieties, and its short outer leaves allow it to be planted nearly as close asthe Wakefield. It keeps a long time without bursting open after heading. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25e; 1 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
Early Dwarf Flat Dutch—An excellent second early variety, producing fine large heads after the first early varieties have disappeared. Highlv val- ued, both for its fine quality and ability to resist heat. Heads are very solid, tender and fine grained Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4 1b. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
Early Winningstad—A fine, solid, tender sort, hav- ing a pointed head, which is proof against worms.
Large Early York—Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; % 1b. 50c.
Mammoth Rock Red—This is by far the best, larg- est and surest heading red cabbage ever intro- duced. The plant is large, with numerous spreading leaves. The headis large, round, very solid, and of deep red color. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. $1.00.
Blood Red Dutch—Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c.
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| Fotler’s Early Drumhead, or Short Stem Brunswick | —This variety is a rapid grower, has large, solid head, and but few outside leaves. If planted early, is ready for use in July or August; planted late, is a choice winter sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 7de; lb. .50. Mr. John A. Creedon, Cole Co., Mo., Jan. 4, 1895, writes: I gave your seed a trial last season, and was _ well pleased with the result. I shall take pleasure in sending you an order this year with the hope you will _ send me as guod, fresh seed, true to name, as you did i last season.
Poor Cabbage Seed is Expensive AT ANY PRICE.
We supply only Choice Stock. Try it and you will use ' no other.
Short Stem Drumhead—Heads very large, extra hard, solid, round, fiattened on the top, uniform in size and shape, and are al- ways of the finest quality and a sure header. Cabbage growers of the South, where so many varieties fail to head, will do well to plant the Short Stem Drumhead for a sure crop. Ithasa very short stem and grows very compactly, the leaves all turning in to form the head, with very few loose leaves, thus allowing itto be set close together. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25¢; 44 Ib. 0c; 1b. #.00.
Large Drumhead— The Drumhead Cab- bage is a large fall or winter variety, with a broad, flat or round head, short stump, tender and good flavored, and an excellent keeper. Grown extensively for shipping purposes. Pkt. 5c: oz. lic; ¥{ 1b. 50c; Ib. $1.75
Chase’s Excelsior—This is a magnificent early fall cabbage; itis large, solid, sure header. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20c; 44 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead—Larg- est cabbage in the world. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; tg lb. 60e; Ib. $2.25.
Drumhead Sayoy—Very ‘tender, excellent for winter. The heads are large, leaves erimped. Pkt. Se; 02. 20c; 44 lb. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
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SHORT STEM DRUMHEAD.
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Has a large, solid, broad and flat head, with very few out- side leaves, is
CRISP AND TENDER,
And in fact the very ideal of a
FALL AND WINTER CABBAGE.
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 25c; 34 Ib. 65c; lb. $2.25.
BETTER PAY TWO PRICES FOR
Cabbage Seed that Produce Heads,
= However, we do not ask it, LIVINCSTON’SJPREMIUM FLAT DUTCH, Look at our Prices,
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CAULIFLOWER.
The culture of Cauliflower is similar to Cabbage. It delights in a rich, moist soil, and in dry seasons should be abundantly watered, especially when heading: Sow
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seed in the hot-bed in January or February, and transplant the plants two or three inches apart in boxes, or in the soil of another hot-bed, until such time as they are safe to be planted in the open ground, which in this latitude is usually from the 16th
of March to the 10th of April. properly hardened off they are seldom injured by being planted out too early. heading, tie the outside heads loosely over the head to protect it from the sun. 000 to 2,000 plants.
One ounce yives 1,
Henderson’s Early Snowball Cauli- — flower—This is certainly the best type of caulifiower in the market. Itis unex- celled by any variety for earliness. -If planted Mareh 1, large heads will be produced early in June, and scarcely a single head will fail toform. The outer leaves are short, so that the plants may be set eighteen to twenty inches apart. It does equally well for late planting. Our stock cannot be excelled, being di- rect from Henderson, in sealed packets. Pkt. 25c; 14 oz. $1.10; oz. $4.00.
Early Snowball—A splendid strain. Some think it as good as the ‘‘sealed”’ stock, while the price is much lower. Pkt. 20c; 14 0z. 75c3 oz. $2.50.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt—Scarcelya plant fails to produce ahead. It is of dwarf habit, compact growth, short outside leaves, and can be planted 20 inches apart each way. Our stock is of the best grade. Some offer this as the Snowball. Pkt. 20c; 14 oz. 75¢e; oz. $2.50.
Half Early Paris, or Nonpariel— The largest for forcing. Early; also good for a succession crop. Pkt. 10e; % oz. 25¢c; oz. 65c.
Set the plants two feet by fifteen inches apart. If
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CARROT.
Should be sown in early spring, in drills from 15 to 18 inches apart, finally thinning plants to about three or four inches in the drill. Keep clean by frequent hoeing and weeding. If neglected the young plants are easily smothered, and your crop is lost. It flourishes best in a well enriched soil, deeply tilled, and if planted the fall before, all the better. The seed is slow to germinate, and if sown early, or on moist soil, half an inch is deep enough to cover the seed.
LONG SCARLET.
GCHANTENAY HALF
One ounce sows 150 feet of row. Four pounds sow an acre.
Early Short Scarlet Horn—Is stump-rooted, second in size; fine for forcing, rich color and very pleasant flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Chantenay Half Long Scarlet—A stump-rooted va- riety, tapering slightly, but uniformly smooth, of a deep orange red color, medium sized top with small neck; medium early, and is quite produc- tive. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 1b, 30c; lb. $1.00.
Oxheart, or Guerande—This new carrot is inter- mediate as to length between the half long vari- eties (such as Danvers) and the Short Horn Car- rots, but much thicker than the latter, attaining at the top from three to four inches in diameter. It is of very fine quality for table use. Where other sorts require digging, Oxheart can be easily pulled. Pkt.5c; 0z.10c; 4 Ib. 30c; 1b. $1.002
Large White Belgian—Very productive; grown al- most entirely for stock. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1b. 60c.
DANVERS. Danvers—One of the most productive and best for
field culture. Tops medium, roots dark colored, large but of medium length, tapering abruptly at the point, very uniform and handsome; flesh deep orange with yellow center, sweet and ten- der. Our fine strain of seed ofthis sort has given the greatest satisfaction for several years. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10c; 34 1b. 30c;_ Ib. 90c. :
Improved Long Orange—Standard late kind, deep orange color, yields well. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 lb. 30¢; 1b. $1.00.
Write for special prices on five pounds or | more of Carrot seed, |
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CUCUMBER . Peerless White Spine—One of the finest strains of . White Spine. Fruit of large size, straight, pro- ductive; skin deep green, holding color until
_ Assoon as the weather becomes settled and | maturity. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10e; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 80c. _ warm, plant in hills from four to six feet apart | Livingston’s (‘Nichols’) Medium Green—This new
each way, with eight or ten seeds imeeach; cover!) ¢ycumber is worthy of first place among pickle half an inch deep, smoothing the hill ‘off with the } sorts. Dark green, flésh erisp and tender, pro- hoe. Another method of planting, practiced by | @quctive, medium in size, always straight and some of our most progressive growers, is to drill} gmooth; a real handsome variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. the seeds. It is impossible for the bugs or cut- 10e; 34 lb. 25e; )b. 80e.
worms to take all of them. hence a ‘‘stand”’ is as- Improved Long Green—The standard all-around sured. Keep the soil well stirred, and when the! yariety. It makes an excell nt fruit for slicing, plants are out of danger of insects leave three or| guyality cri~p and delicious. The smaller fruits four plants to the hill. For pickles. plant from) are used for pickling, and the larger ones can be
5 the first of June to the firstof August. Thefrunit/ gajlowed to ripen for preserving. Pkt.5c; oz. 10c;
: should be gathered when large enough, whether 14 Ib. 20e: lb. 60c; 5 lbs. (not prepaid) for $2.25.
required for use or not, as if left to ripen upon the Small Gherkin— ‘Burr CvuctuMBER)—Is esteemed
__- vines it destroys their productiveness. | highly for bottling. It is small in size, in shape
One ounce for fifty hills. 1 to 2 pounds for an acre. ' ae a chestnut burr. Quality fine. Pkt. 5e; oz.
Livingston’s Evergreen Cucumber—It is generally
| admitted to be the finest pickle sort, possessing,
| as it does, all the necessary requirements for | producing pickles of even size, just as large at one end as the other; no difference if itis a dry season, which usually results, with some varie- eties,in producing pickles with necks at the stem end, rendering them almost useless. It is very | hardy ane bears till frost, if the large seed cu- eumbers are cut off. Itis very prolific of nice, crisp fruits of a,beautiful green shade. It has been so thoroughly tried in different parts of the country that no one need hesitate to plant lib- erally. It’s asplendid slicing variety also. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; 34 1b. 30c; 1b. $1.0).
Extra Early Russian—Very early, hardy, produc- tive: fine for small pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 102; 4% lb. 20c.
Early Green Cluster—Short, prickly, ages | in clusters, prolific, a fine small pickler. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e¢; 4 1b. 20ce.
Eariy Frame—A very popular, medium sized green sort. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10¢; 14 lb. 20c.
Green Prolific—_One of the best pickling sorts, being very uniform in shape and size, and very productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10-3; % lb. 20c; 1b. 70c; lbs. not prepaid) for 2.50.
| Westerfield, or Chicago Pickle—Very popular about
‘| Chicago, being extensively grown. Of medium
length, pointed at each end, has large prominent spines, color deep green. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20¢; lb. 0c; 5.1bs. (not prepaid) for $2.25.
Hill’s Forcing Wiite Spine—This +xcellent variety originated near Boston, and for years Mr. Hill, the originator, had the trade all his own way in that market, as his cucumbers were ready for
, market before others, aud were of such perfect
WHITE SPINE. form, so remarkably even, and of that desirable
| dark green color. It grows more compact about
Improved White Spine—An excellent table sort,| the hill than most other kinds, and being early, it
Oyzreat bearer. Pkvw.5e; 02. 10c; 4 Ib. 20¢; Ib. 75c: makes an excellent variety to grow for market. 5 lbs. (not prepaid) $2.50. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; 1% lb. 25c; Ib. 75e.
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| ABOUT SEED GROWING.
We do not grow all the seeds we sell. You would not believe it if we claimed to. How much ground
do you suppose it would take to grow twenty-five kinds of cabbage, fifteen kinds of cucumber, twenty-
_ five kinds of seed corn, forty kinds of melons, twenty kinds of squashes and pumpkins, and hundreds of
Other kinds, and not have them mixed? I get one man to grow cabbage seed, another to grow cucumber,
‘another to grow sweet corn, still another to grow peas and beans. These men are specialists, and can _ beat the world in their different lines.
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SWEET CORN.
One quart plants 200 to 300 hills; 8 to 10 quarts for an acre.
The Sweet or Sugar Corn varieties being liable to rot in wet or cold ground, should not be planted till May, or when the ground has become warm, and fora succession plant every two weeks until the last of July, in hills 2x3 feet for the early kinds, and. 3x4 feet for large late kinds. Some plant in drills 344 feet apart, and 8 inches in the row. Give frequent and thorough cultivation. ’
CORN FROM A CORN COUNTRY.—Onr stocks, grown in the grandest corn producing belt of the world, should give the greatest satisfaction.
Quart and Pint Prices on Corn include postage; if to go by express, at buyer’s expense,
deduct at the rate of 10 cents per quart. Half-pint package is right size for small family— sent at pint rates. :
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Extra Early Cory—The earliest variety of Sweet quality. It grows asple: did stalk, strong and Corn known. Small cob, well filled with broad straight. Itis the sweet corn for the million, for grains. A valuable sort for market men. Pkt. the private and kitchen garden, for the market 5¢e; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; pk. 75¢e; bu. $2.75. gardener, and for the farmer to grow for fodder
Extra Early White Cory—Same as above variety, as itis wonderful how it will ‘‘sucecor.’”? Pkt. 5e; except in color, the kernels and cob being white. pt. 20c; qt. 35¢c; pk. 75e; bu. $2.75. i:
It is as early and an improvement. Pkt. 5c; pt.| New Triumph—An excellent early, large eared va- 25e; qt. 40c; pk. $1.00. : riety, $ and 10 rows, sweet and very productive.
Early Minnesota—This old favorite is one of the| Pkt. 5c; pt. 20e; qt. 35c; pk. 75c; bu. $2.75. earliest sorts of sweet corn. Itis fit for use next | Ne Plus Ultra, or Shoe Peg Sweet Corn—A new me-
to the Cory, is large, has white grains and cob. dium early variety, being delicious, sweet and The best early sort for private gardens. Pkt. tender. It is very productive, bearing two to 5e; pt. 20c; qt. 35¢; pk. 75¢c; bu. $2.50. four ears ona stalk. Ears are small. Kernels
Crosby’s Early Sugar--Early and a great favorite| are very deep, resembling a shoe peg in shape in the markets of all the large cities. It forms and length. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 4c; pk. $1.00. rather small ears, but is productive and of ex- | Egyptian Sweet—One of the best, and certainly the cellent quality. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; pk. 75e; handsomest of all late sorts. Ears large, and bu. $2.50. none more uhiform, cob pure white. Ripens
Shaker’s Early—This corn will, in good soil, bear | about with Stowell’s evergreen. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; from two to three large ears, well filled out tothe qt. 35c; pk. 75; bu. $2.75. tip of the ears, which is always white. The ker- | Mammoth—The largest and latest sweet corn in nels are of pearly whiteness and delicious fla- cultivation. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; pk. 75; bu. vor. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35¢e; pk. 75¢e; bu. $2.75. $2.75.
Perry’s Hybrid—While nearly as early as Minne-| Livingston’s Gold Coin—Splendid yielder, produc- sota, it makesa much larger ear, set very low ing two or three mammoth ears to the stalk. The on the stalk. The kernels are white, large, very cob is snowy white, compactly covered with sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; pk. large and very deep kernels of sweet and deli- ~
75e; bu. $2.75. cate flavor. Pkt. 5c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.00. Black Mexican—A very sweet, tender variety. Pkt. | Stowell’s Evergreen—This old favorite is very ten- de; pt. 20c; qt. 35c$ pk. 80c; bu. $3.00. der and sweet, remaining in a condition suitable
Livingston’s Evergreen—Not a new variety, but a} for boiling along time, hence the favorite among
choice old sort that we have cultivated for al- ecanners. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35; pk. 65¢; bu. most40 years. Wesay choice because it is SWEET, $2.25. : LARGE and EARLY. It comesinimmediately after | Sweet Corn for Fodder—There is nothing better the little early varieties, and has an ear large for green feed or for curing for winter than enough for all practical purposes. It isa great Sweet corn. Sow thick in the row, 2 to 3 pecks table variety. Every market gardener can to the acre. Prices subject to market change. “work up’’ a trade on its sweetness and fine Pk. 50¢; bu. $1.50.
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CELERY.
Celery can be suceessfully grown with but little labor in any good garden soil, if plenty of well-rotted
* manure is used. It delights, how- / ever, in low, moist, rich bottom land, | or well-drained mucksoil. Itis usu- ally grown asa second crop. Itis not necessary to sow the seed in hot bed or cold frame, as itis apt to run ‘ to seed if started too early, but sow
in the open ground as soon asitis fitto workin April. Sow in rows, so that it can be kept free from weeds. Prepare the soil well and cover the seed very lightly. Itvis quite slow to germinate. Aftercom- ing up the plants should be shaded partially for a week or ten days, and see that the soil does not get too When about two inches high transplant to two inches apart. When four inches high trim the tops. This may be done again later, and will insure good, ‘‘stocky”’ plants.
One ounce of seed will produce 800 to 1,000 plants.
We make a specialty of high grade Celery Seed. There is nothing more important thanto have it just right.
* White Plume—A handsome crisp sort, of easy cul- tivation, as it is almost self-blanching, requiring for this purpose but a single hoeing up of the earth about the stalks. The flavor is excellent. Is one of the best and earliest varieties. Our
# seed of this leading variety can. not be excelled in quality and purity... We annually sell to our largest growers theirentire supply. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25e; 44 lb. 75e; Ib. 22.50.
Half Dwarf White—Is solid, possessing a rich, nutty flavor. Has much vigorof growth, sur- passing most of the large-grown sorts in weight of bunch Pkt. dc; oz. 20c; +4 1b. 60c; lb. #.00.
Boston Market—Dwarf and branching, has fine table quaiities; none has been more popular for home use, though for market the larger and more showy sorts are often preferred. Itisa good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 44 1b. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
Golden Heart—A dis- tinct variety, of sturdy dwarf habit. It is solid, an excellent keeper, and of finenutty favor. When blanched, the heart, which is large and full, is of a light yellow, making it an exceedingly showy and desirable variety for either market or private use. Most of-the exten- sive cultivators, after trying other varieties, return to this for their general crop. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % 1b. 60c; pound $2.00.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
COLDEN HEART.
Celeriac—Turnip-rooted: shape: Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c. We can also supply the following well known sorts at the uniform price of pkt. 5e; oz. 20c; ¥ lb. 60c: White Solid, Early Arlington, Golden Self-
Apple
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Mr. John Pameticky, Blaine Co., Okla., Feb. 5, 1895, writes: The seeds I had of you last year proved to
be true in every respect.
Blanching, Giant Paschal, Crawford’s Half replat
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| CRESS. A well known pungent salad; can beused alone or with lettuce. Requires to be sown thickly (cov- ering very lightly) at frequent intervals, to keep | up a succession, as it soon runs to seed.
_Curled Garden Cress—Very fine, may be cut two |; orthreetimes. Pkt 5c; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 29c; lb. d0c. ) Water Cress—This is a well known, hardy, peren- |} nial, aquatic plant, sold in immense quantities | ineastern markets. It is easily grown by plant- | ing along the margins of ponds and streams, | Where it increases rapidly. It has a particnu-
larly pleasant pungent taste. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c.
| ENDIVE. (Wroster Lerrvce.)
One of the best salads, when blanched, for fall |and winter use. For early use sow about the mid- ! dle of April; for fall and winter, sow in July. | When two or three inches high transplant or thin | outtoone footeach way. Blanch by tying the tops | together with twine, when dry; this excludes the |light from the inner leaves, and in the course of | three or four weeks’ time it becomes blanched. | Tie up at different times, as it only keeps a short time after blanching. For winter use takeup with | earth and store in frames or dry cellar. One ounce of seed 30ws 150 feet of drill.
very crisp and tender. Broai-Leavei Batavian—Forms large heads of
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20¢; 1% 1b. 40e.
broad, thick leaves. Pr2ferred for flavoring soups, and is also excellent blanched to form a salad for summer use. Pkt. 5c; 0z.2U<e; % lb, 50@; 1b. $1.7a.
EGG PLANT.
Sow the seed in hot-beds or warm greenhouse in March or April. When the plants are two or three inches high trausplant them into three-inch pots, and set them outin the open ground late in:May or June, from two to three feet apart each way, according to the richness of the soil. It will thrive in any good garden soil, but will repay liberal treatment.
*-To Cook Egg Piant—Cut into slices of one- fourth to one- half inch in thickness, pare off the rind, put it into a dish with a layer of salt between the pieces, begin- ning with a lay- er of salt in the bottom of the dish. Let them stand three or four hours. Then wipe each slice dry with a
eloth. Fryina batter ofegg and flour, seasoned
to taste, andy6u have a very de-
licious dish. IMPROVev LAKGE PURPLE
One ounce of seed makes 1,000 plants.
Black Pekin—The fruit is black, smooth and glossy; flesh white and very solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 45c; % lb. $1.50.
New York Purpie—The old standard sort. oz. 40c.
Improved Large Thornless Purple—This entirely distinet strain has been produced by careful se- lection from the New York Purple. The objects aimed at were: Fruit of large size, early, of beautiful glossy purple, and last, but not least, to do away with the thorns which are so comnion to other strains, and so injurious both to the hands when gathering the fruits and to the fruit itself when shippingit. The plant is of strong, branching, vigorous habit. Fruit of immense size, of a very rich glossy, deep purple hue, flesh white and of delicious flavor when properly cooked. We are confident this strain of large purple egg plant cannot be improved upon. - Pkt. 10c; % 02. 25c; 02. 50c; 14 lb. $1.50; 1b. $5.00.
Pkt. 5e;
of the handsomest and best novelties ever sold. The plant is a large, vigorous grower, and com-
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paratively free from thorns. The fruit is pure creamy white, with slight shading of a very light green near the stem, thus being of attractive appearance; beautiful in shape, resembling
' somewhat the purple variety, as large in size, and prolific. In eating quality it is superior, — being very delicate, fine grain and well flavored. 1t makes one of the most palatable dishes, either baked or fried. We hope you will give this splendid vegetable a place among your new veg- etables ‘‘to try,’’ in your crop for 1896. Pkt. 15¢; 2 pkts. 25c; % oz. 35c; oz. 60c.
Mess. M. H. Smith & Son, Muscatine, Iowa, Oct. 7, 1895, writes: Pearl White Eyg Plant are as large as the New York Purple, and a better fruit. Our home market calls fur the “‘Whvite.”’
GOURDS.
The gourd is a tender annual and should not be planted till all danger of frost is over, and not less than six feet apart each way, in good rich loam. The following varieties will be found useful for household purposes, besides being very orna- mental and serviceable as climbers.
Dipper—Can be used for dippers; they will hold from a pint toa quart and a half, the handles being from 6to 18inehes long. When growing on the ground the handles will be curved, while if grown on trellis or tree the weight will cause them to grow straight. Very convenient for hot liquids, as the handle does not heat through readily. They are easily prepared and last for years. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20e.
cold or wet;- they make the best nest eggs. the plantisarapid growing climber, it is very {
useful for covering screens, ete., being quite or-
namental. Pkt. 5c: oz. 25c. We a
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New Pearl White—A delicious vegetable andeone | Dishcloth, or Luffa Gourd—A natural dishcloth,
and a most admirable one, is furnished by the peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge
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_ like, porous, very tough, elastic and durable. y Many ladies prefer this dishcloth to any other.
The fruit grows about two feet in length, and the vine very ornamental, producing clusters of large yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with the : silvery shaded, dark green foliage. In the
north this variety should be started in a hot-bed. Pkt. de
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to 10 gallons each, having hard thick shells, which are
and durable, lasting for many years. They are used fora great variety of purposes, such as buckets, bas- kets, soap and salt dishes, nest boxes, ete.. and have been used for packing lard. Plant whenthe SUCAR TROUCH COURD peng’ “sae aire Ornamental Sorts—-We have a mixture containing many of the small ornamental sorts, which area great curiosity. Pkt. de.
Gourd Collection One packet each of the above |
« gourds for fifteen cents.
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HERBS.
Herbs in general de- light in a rich mellow soil. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, one foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to prop- er distauces and trans- plant. Care should be taken to harvest them properly. Do thisona dry day, just before they come into full blos-
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CARLIC BULBS
Prepare ground same as for onions, and:plant in | early spring,in drills eight inches apart, four | inches in the rows, covering two inches deep. Esteemed for flavoring soups and Spee We | ¢@an supply the bulbs only. Oz. 5c; #4 Ib. 15c; Ib. i
4je. By express (not prepaid) 5 lbs. ie $1.00.
eo © Greenfield, Arkansas Co., Ark., March, 1895, writes: We removed from Iowa to this state | Just one yearago. Wehad a few seeds left that we | bought of you there in 1893. They grew nicely here, | 80 we send again.
Mr. 8S.
Sweet | MARJORAM SE :
50m; dry quickly in the Shade, pack close in dry Baie to exclude the air entirely.
ti RR LP See a Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. eee AMES 2 oe- i > Ae Pkt. 5e. USS) 422) ne eae Pkt. 5e; oz. 15e. Rye F EE: SE ae @---- Pkt. 5e; 02. 20c. I OS BeBe SS MES ee ee ae Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. CORIANDER SaaS set oe eer Pkt. 5c; oz. lue. J ee 3 pee Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. PENNELL. BWEE FE ooutco) 2355-000: Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e. i "Sa ip Saar Pkt. 5¢e: oz. 40c.
S~) KOHL RABI.
When young and ten- der they are fine for table | use. We grew some in our kitchen garden, sum- mer of 1895, and we pre- fer them to summer tur- nips, as they did not get strong. For early use sow in hot-bed, trans- plant and cultivate like early cabbage.
of June orfirst of July, in rows eighteen inches apart, thinning out to 3 inches in the row. One ounce of seed for 1,500 plonts. : Early White Vienna— Fl-sh white and tender. Best for forcing for Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; Ib.
KOHL RABI. early market.
For wit-| inch dee ter use sow in the middle F in =
deep, rich soil, | rows 12to 18 inches apart.
BP del SEB Eee ee 5 ca Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. SS Og 42 aati a IR Is Oe i Saad Pkt. 5¢; oz. 50c. A) A eS a es ee - 2 Pkt. dC ; oz. 20c. SWEET MARIORAM Bg 3 a Pkt. 5e; oz. 20c. Fe eae -2.--. Pkt. 5e; 02. 20c. Bet ee = eee Pkt. 5c; OZ. 25¢; Tb. $2.00. SAVORY S'S) 1) US): PRES es ear ae 2 Pkt. 5¢; oz. lOc. Mh ee ee ee ae ree Pkt. 5¢e; 0z. 40c.
|) WORM W OO Dis eens ota Ss ak SS Pkt. 10e.
| Early Purple Vienna—An excellent sort, a little later than the white, and of a color. Pkt. | 5c; OZ. 25qg 34 1b. T5c; 1b. $2.7 Large Greene tiard sort. b. 60c; 2.00.
KALE. LEEK.
Plant the seeds in April, in ills one foot apart and one When six or eight ches high remove plants to setting them in Plant as deep as possible, and during growth draw the earth to them to init the stems.
One ounce of seed to 1,500 plants.
Large American pag favorite market variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 44-\1b. 50c.
Large Musselburg—Of enormous size; leaves large and broad; of very mild, pleasant ‘flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 50c.
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This most useful of all salads is of easy culture, being almost free from all diseases and insects. It requires rich, moist soil, clean cultivation and plenty of water. This will give the quick growth on which depends its appearance, tenderness and flavor. For early spring use sow in a seed-bed in September or October, and protect through the winter with cold frames, or in the South with leaves or litter; or sow in a hot bed in early spring. As soon as the ground can be well worked transplant in good, rich ground to rows eighteen inches apart and eight to ten inches in the rows. For a later supply plant every two weeks from the middle of April until July, choosing varieties according to their heat-resistance, and their ten- dency to remain in condition without seeding. If sown to be cut young, sow thickly in drills or broadcast; but if strong, fine heads are desired, sow in drills one-fourth of an inch deep, fifteen inches apart, and thin rather than transplant to twelve inches apart in the rows. :
One ounce of seed to 2,500 plants.
Early Curled Simpson —This is not a head Lettuce, but it forms a rather compact mass of curly leaves ofa yellowish green color. Comes into use sooner than the head- ing sorts, and, because of its oblong leaf al- lowing it to be planted close- ly, itis grown
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. a great deal by gardeners in cold frames, or for
first early crop outside. Pkt.5c; oz. 15c; 4 1b. 40c;
lb. $1.50.
Black - Seeded Simpson — Like the Early Curled Simpson it does not properly form a head, but a compact mass of leaves; but differs in -being lighter colored, the leaves being almost white:; stands the summer heat excellently. One of the very best for forcing in winter, Pkt. 5c; 0z 15c;: 3 lb. 40c; Ib. $1.50. if
Early White Cabbage — Very tender, large, solic; greenish white heads; stands heat extremel, well. Pkt. 5c; oz. lic; 4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.
> IMPROVED HANSON. .
Improved Hanson — The cut represents a sectional view, showing the inside of this truly superior Head Lettuce. The heads grow to a remarkable size, and are deliciously sweet, tender and crisp, even to the outer leaves. It is free from any un- pleasant or bitter taste found in some sorts. It is not recommended for forcing, but for out-door cultivation it is rarely equaled. We have a very fine stock of thls excellent variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 44 lb. 40c; 1b. $1.50.
Early Tennis Ball (SEED Biack)—A first-class Head Lettuce, and one -of the best for forcing under glass or early planting outdoors. Plants medium size, having thick dark-green leaves, and when well grown forming compact, solid heads, which blanch easily and are crisp and tender. _Should not be planted in the hot weather of summer, as itthen runs up to seed quickly. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; 24 lb, 40¢; 1b, $1.50,
—The following description of this new sort is from the introducer. We believe the Denver Market is worthy a trial: ‘It is an early variety of Head Lettuce, either for forcing or open ground. Itforms large, solid heads, of a good light-green color, and is very slow to go to seed. The leaves are beautifully marked and blistered (like the Savoy cabbages), very crisp and tender and of excellent flavor.’? Pkt.5c; oz.20c; % lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
Grand Rapids — This is a new forcing variety of Lettuce, specially adapted for green house cult- ure in winter. It is beautiful in appearance, a strong grower, very tender and crisp, and so far as known, free from rot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
Hubbard’s Market—This is one of the earliest and best head sorts, medium sized, light green color, very slow to run to seed. Good for forcing or out-door planting. Pkt.5c; oz. 15¢c; 4 lb. 40c.
Prize Head — Especially desirable for home gar- dens. Too tender for market unless delivered direct to consumer. A large plant, deep green, washed with red, giving it a bronzy appearance.
# Forms a dense mass of leaves, which are frilled at the edges and blistered. Very crisp, tender and,good flavored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 41b.50c. ©
Defiance Summer — A large-growing Cabbage Let- tuce, unexcelled as a long standing sort during summer. The leaves are of a light green color, and it remains for a long season tender and erisp. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c.
MUSTARD.
Mustard being very hardy, seed can be sown as soon as the soil isfree from frost. Sow in shallow drills, and cut when a few inchesin height. It grows rapidly, and several sowings may be made. The young mustard leaves are used for spring salad.
Southern Giant Curled—This mustard is very highly esteemed in the South, where the seed is sown in fall, plants used very early in spring as a salad. Seed is brown and produces plants which grow about two feet high and form enormous bunches. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 44 1b, 20e; 1b. 60c.
White English—The leaves are light green, mild and tender when young, seed light yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 15c; 1b. 40c.
MUSKMELON.
A rich. sandy soil is most desirable for melons. Seed should be planted after ground has become warm, in hills six feet apart each way. Old, well- rotted manure should be thoroughly mixed with soil in each hill; put six to ten seeds in a hill (some also sow in drills); finally, when danger from in- sects is past, leave three of the strongest plants only. Cultivate same as cucumbers.
Use Siug Shot for the Bugs.
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One ounce of seed for 50 hills; 2 to 4 lbs. for an acre. ©
Jenny Lind—Very early; quite small, round, ribbed, finely netted, flesh green. Pkt. 5e; oz, 10e; % Ib, %e; lb, 75c, os
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Skillman’s Fine Netted—Small, early, with light | Early Green Nutmeg—Green fleshed, rich and su-
green fiesh, thick and sweet, and high flayored.| gary, finely netted, fair size and early. Pkt. 5c; Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 20c; 1b. 65c. oz. 10e: 14 1b. 25e; 1b. 75e.
Netted Gem—One of the earliest and best small Improved. Christiana—None excel the Christiana melons grown. Globular in shape, very uniform for home use. It is yellow fleshed, sweet and in size and weight, fiesh light green and of very early. Pkt.5c; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 20c; Ib. 65c. fine flavor, exceedingly productive and will keep | Surprise—Round, netted skin, flesh thick, salmon for nearly a week after picking; excellent for eolored, good size, early and prolific. Pkt. 5e; crating toship. Pkt.5e; oz. 10c: 14 Ib. 20c; Ib. 65c. oz. 10ec; % 1b. 20c; 1b. 65c.
Montreal Market—The fruit is of the LancEst si1zE,| Bay View—Green flesh, oblong, very sweet, large almost round, deeply ribbed, skin green and size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 1b. 20c; Ib. 65c. densely netted, flesh very thick, light green and | Casaba, or Long Persian—Similar to Bay View. of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 25c; Ib. 7de. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 34 1b. 20c; Ib. 65c.
Livingston’s New Market— This sort supplies a long felt want, from the fact thatit does not crack on the blossom side. It has green fiesh, same as Extra Early Hackensack, and will no doubt take its place and the lead among green fieshed sorts. It is nicely netted, is productive, comes immedi- ately following the little early varieties. Itis worthy aliberal trial by private growers, as well as the gardeneror trucker. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1¢ Ib. 25c; Ib. 75c.
Extra Early Hackensack—One of the best general crop, green fleshed nutmeg now offered. Round, well netted, large size, flesh green and thick, delicious flavor, beautiful in appear- ance.. Our stock of this is ex- cellent. Pkt. 5c; oz.10c: 44 lb. 20e ; 1b. 60c.
Emerald Gem—This is an ex- cellent variety of superior fla- vor and quality. The outside skin is an emerald green color and quite smooth. They ripen early and produce well: about the size of Netted Gem. The flesh is light red or salmon, very thick, juicy and crysta- line. The only extra early salmon fleshed sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 25e; 1b. 75c.
Maule’s Superior—A_beauti- tiful new, round muskmelon; originated in New Jersey, free from ribs and densely netted. Flesh light green and of the finest q uality. Ourcustomers will find ita very} this account are very salable. Flesh is very superior melon for either home or market gar- thick and ofa salmon color, of very rich, sweet den. Pkt. 5c; oz. lic; %% Ib. 35c. flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 25c; 1b. 75e.
Osage Muskmelon—The skin is dark green, slightly netted on the lobes of the upper side; onthe lower side, resting on the ground, it is smooth, and on this side it is eatable to within one-cighth inch of the outside. The fieshis ofarich salmon color. Itis of medium size, never too small, and the whole crop is very even and extra heavy, as the seed cavity is very small, no other melon can equal the Osage in this respect. No variety is more universally sure of making acrop every year, nor more sure of every specimen being of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75.
Jersey Belle—This new cantaloupe is among the first to ripen, and has proven one of the largest of the first early sorts. Unlike other extra early sorts, it does best on light soils, and will develop perfectly, even on sand. Itis flattened onthe ends, deeply ribbed and heavily netted, indicat- ing by its outward appearance the exquisite
| quality of the beautiful green flesh within. Pkt.
| 5e; oz. 5e; % lb. 30c; Ib. $1.00
| Baltimore Nutmeg—Uniformly good in quality and
| excellent flavor. Medium in size, oval and
2 = | slightly ribbed, covered with coarse netting;
— : = | flesh thick, green, sweet; a good shipper. Pkt.
= 5e; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25ec; 1b. 75e.
a PERFECTION MUSKMELON,. Banana—-Yellow fieshed. Skin straw color. fiesh
Perfection Muskmelon—This variety has given gen- guite thick and arich salmonecolor. Growsfrom eral satisfaction, on account of its extra fine TWO TO THREE FEET in length; is early; reminds quality. Itisof the nutmeg shape, and quite one of an over-grown banana. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; large size, five to eight pounds each. The skin 4 1b. 50c. is of a dark green color, heavily netted, and on [Muskmelon continued on page 24.}:
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CHAMPION MARKET,
Champion Market—This is a fine, green fleshed melon; just the right size for market, being
{ neither too large for handling nor too small to bring a good price. Globular in shape, closely neited, handsome in appearance, medium ear- ly, very productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 25e; lb. 75e.
WATERMELON.
Plant in hills eight to ten feet apart each way, with a shovelful of well rotted manure in each hill. Put six or eight seeds in each hill, and finally leave, when danger from insects is past, but three strong plants. Hoe often. If extra large iruit is desired, haye but two or three melons to the hill.
Use Slug Shot to drive off Melon Bugs.
One ownce of seed for 30 hills, one to two pounds for an acre.
Fordhook Early—The largest of the early varieties; fiesh deliciously sweet, and of a bright red color. Valuable for shipping. Pkt,5¢c; oz. 10c; 44 1b. 25c; lb. 75e.
FERRY’S PEERLESS.
Ferry’s PeerleSs—The best melon for private gar- deners and for market gardeners who deliver direct to customers. Hardy, productive; fruit medium sized, oval, finely mottled; rind thin; flesh bright searlet, solid to the center, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 20c; 1b. 60c.
Ice Cream—Medium early, white seed, fruit oblong, rind light mottled green; flesh bright scarlet, solid to the center, melting and delicious. Few, if any, surpass an Ice Cream for quality and productiveness. Pkt.5c; 0z.10c; 4% 1b. 20c; 1b. 60c.
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Phinney’s Extra Early — The first to ripen, good
size, very productive, oblong in shape, flesh deep |
red; a first-class early market melon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 20e;3 1b. 60c.
Dark Icing (RounD PEERLEss) — Isvery solid, rind very thin, highly prized as a shipper, seed white. A popular melon for Des Moines market. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 44 1b. 20c;3 1b. 60ce.
Mountain Sweet—Oblong, quite early, solid, large; rind thin, flesh deep scarlet; an old favorite for home and market gardens. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10e; 14 1b. 20e; lb. 60e. i
Georgia Rattlesnake or Gipsy — Very large. long and smooth, and distinctly striped; flesh bright searlet; a favorite shipping melon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; 14 lb. 20c; 1b. 60c. .
Preserving Citron — A round, handsome fruit, of
small size; used in making sweetmeats and pre-
serves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢; 14 lb. 25e.
Cuban Queen — A_fine variety,. growing to great’ size; flesh bright red, very solid and sweet. Enormously productive and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c; 0z.10¢c; 44 1b. 20c; 1b. 60c. i
THE DIXiE. The Dixie — Among the many melons of recent introduction none have so rapidly advanced in
popularity as a melon for general crop as the Dixie. It possesses the desirable qualities of a
good shipper, large size, handsome form, bright, fresh appearance; thin but firm rind, which will endure handling and remains a long time before showing any signs of decay. It is a reliable eropper. the vines grow strong and very hardy, resisting cold and wet to a remarkable degree. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1b. 60c.
Seminole Watermelon — A Florida meion, posses- sing four excellent qualities — extra early, enor- mously productive, large, and of most delicious flavor. It is of two distinct colors, gray and light green. the same in size, shape, color of seed. flavor, etc., pronounced by competent judges to be exactly the same melon in every respect: Melons of both colors are found on the Same vine. Try this variety for use on the farm, as it will not stand handling much, it is so tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Yb. 25c3 1b. 90ce.
Melons of both colors are exactly.
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Kolb’s Gem—TxHE GREAT SHIPPER— The rind, though guite thin, is very tough, standing handling and shipment long dis- tances without breakage. The fiesh is bright red and of excellent flavor. It is one of the largest, most productive, best keeping and shipping melons ever grown. Our stock of this cannot be ea x Pee re Rta 5C; OZ. 10c; 44 1b. ; lb. 60e.
Pride of Searuia- cit isa dark green mottled color, nearly oval, slightly ridged, is firm, will ship well, attaining a large size and is very sweet and erisp. This variety is used by our largest growers for second early crop almost exclusively. Pkt.5e; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 20¢; lb. 60c.
Mammoth Ironclad—oOf immense size, hand- somely marked, oblong in shape, flesh bright red and very solid, heart large and flavor deli- cious Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20e: 1b, 60c.
Mountain Sprout— Large. flesh red and of excellentquality. Pkt.5c; oz. 10c; lb. 20¢; lb. 60c.
LIVINGSTON’S Superior Onion Seeds
We take pride in the record of our FINE sTR
of onion seeds. Having grown them for years, both for market and seed purposes, we are ina position to appreciate the necessity there is of
using great care in the selection of bulbs for seed purposes. There is no crop which depends more on the quality of the seed. We have but one qual- ity of seed to offer, and that, we are sure, is not surpassed anywhere. All the onion seed we sell will be thoroughly tested astoits quality before sending it out,so that it is SURE TO GROW, where soil and season is favorable, and sure to produce an abundance of well shaped bulbs, free from scullions and stiff necks. Beware of Poor Seed offered at Low Prices. Wecould easily purchase onion seed that could be sold for 40 to cents less per pound than we offer it, but it would prove very expensive to the buyer in the outcome. Our onion seed trade annually increases, espec- ially among gardeners and growers who makea specialty of onions. We aim to sell at reasonable prices and as low as any seedsmen who offer seed of unquestioned quality.
Write for special prices on 5 pounds or over, naming the varieties you want.
IHOW TO GROW ONIONS.
KIND OF SOIL.
Any land that will raise a good crop of corn, ex- cept stiff clay or gravelly soil, is suitable for on- ions. We prefer a sandy loam, with alight mix- ture of clay, as itis much easier to work. Land that has been worked fortwo years previously to hoed crops, and heavily manured for those crops and kept carefully free from weeds, would be a most desirable condition to begin With. Use well- rotted manure freely; fifty loads to the acre will not be too much. Spread the manure very evenly on the land and plow it under late in the fallor very early in the spring, taking a narrow furrow, which will mix the manure more thoroughly with the soil. As early in the spring as the ground can be worked without injury, give ita thorough harrowing and raking. A quantity of ground bone, or other good fertilizer, worked into
| row,
the soil at this time is very beneficial to the crop. |
form buttons. In
labor, use great pains in the have the m perfectly
of uniform not less than a foot en inches is about right,
Also another order to markins Sf oO
straight and apart. sS1xte
TIME TO SOW.
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widtt width,
Sow the seed just as soon as the ground can be gotten in good shape,if in Mareh, using a seed
drill if possible to be had; and it is almost useless
to undertake even asmall patch without a drill and hand cultivator, the work being so much easier. Good ones can be had very cheap now. Sow seed at the rate of four or five pounds to the acre. Thin seeding gives much larger onions than thick. Before you begin to sow, try the drill on-a
board floor, until you get the drop just right. Seed should be covered from one-half to one inch deep, depending somewhat on the condition of the soil and weather atthe timeofsowing. Onions should be thinned out when about the size of rye straw, disturbing the remaining ones as little as possible. As they grow on top of the ground they may be left quite thick, even if they do crowd each other. Bear in mind that you must keep the weeds down from the start, and that it is impossible to grow onions on poor land in a careless manner.
TIME TO WORK. As soon as the onions are up, so they can be
| seen the length of the row, give them the first hoe-
ing, just skimming the ground between the rows. Never hoe deep, and always hoe the soil from the never toit. Inafew days give them a second hoeing, this time up close to the plants, after which weeding must be commenced. This must be care- fully and thoroughly done; remove every weed thatcan be seeninthe row. Inaboutten days they will require another hoeing, and if necessary, another weeding. When tops die and fall the crop should be pulled, throwing about four rews to- gether, todry. In about a week turn, or stir them, and when the tops have beceme thoroughly dry, cut them off one inch from the buib. In a few days more they are ready for storing. Store in some cool, well ventilated place—cellars are usu- ally too warm and damp—an outhouse or upstairs room is much more preferable. They will stand a great amount of cold weather without injury. Never handle them when frozen, but endeavor to keep them about the freezing point without freez- jug [For varieties see next page. ]
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ONIONS—CONTINUED.
AMERICAN VARIETIES.
Extra Early Red— A medium size flat variety; an abun- dant producer, and very uniform in shape «nd size; moderately strong flavored, and comes into use nearly two weeks earlier than the large Red Weth- ersfield; very desi- rable for early mar- 14 1b. 40e; Ib. $1.25.
EXTRA EARLY RED. ket use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c;
EARLY RED CLOBE.
Early Red Globe—This is a very handsome variety, and deserving of general cultivation. It ma- tures early, keeps well, grows to a good size. skin deep red; flesh fine Beane, mild and ten- der. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢e; 14 lb. 40c; SLES:
Southport Large Red Globe—Very aioe like Early
. Red «lobe, e except in size, being one-half larger. Matur es same time as Red Wethersfield. Is very round, beautiful, glossy, dark red in color, an excellent cropper, and a good seller or keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; 4 lb. 40c; 1b $1.25.
Yellow Danvers, Globe — Extensively grown as main crop in the eastern states; of beautiful golden color, very productive; a first class keeper; bulb medium large, quite early, thick, bottom nearly flat, top oval with small neck. The strain we offer of this popular variety can not be excelled. Pkt.5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 30c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4 50.
Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg—A flat yellow onion, a good keeper, later and larger than Danvers. Splendid sort from which to grow onion sets. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 30c; 1b. $1.00; 51bs. $4.50.
#=<THERSFIELD.
LARGE eu Large Red Wethersfield —The stock I have to offer
has given entire xacisfaction for years. Italways
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grows well, produces big crops of fine bulbs.
Dark red, a little more flat-than the eut shows. This, and ‘the Southport Large Red Globe, are the onions for the West. It is mild, a good keeper, and the best selling onion grown. Weare sure this stock will please you. Pkt..5c; oz. 15e;%1b.. 40¢; Ib. 81.25; 5 Ibs. for 35.00. Naa
WHITE CLOBE.
White Globe—This variety yields abundantly, pro- duces handsome, globe-shaped bulbs; the flesh is firm, fine grained, of mild flavor, keeps well, and in many respects superior to the ordinary
silver a onions. lb. $2.5
White Portugal, or Silver Skin—Ripens early, large in size, mild in flavor, excellent for winter use; mnch esteemed for pickling when small, and splendid for growing sets. Pkt5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
FOREIGN VARIETIES.
The following varieties have been tested in this country and have given first-class satisfaction. While we would not recommend the risking of a large crop of onions by sowing imported seed, we believe the following varieties will be found very desirable for early market and home garden use.
Earliest White Queen—Very nice, silver skin on- ion, one to two in«hes in diameter, as remark- able forits keeping qualities as for the rapidity of its growth; very mild flavored and excellent for pickling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 1b. 60c; lb. $2.00.
White Barletta—(4 BEAUTIFUL PICKLING SORT)—The New Barletta is not unly the emullest, but also the earliest onion grown. Thisnew variety comes in ahead of New Queen. Color beautifully waxy- white; bulbs 14% inch in diameter, flattened on top and % of an inch thick. They make a beau- tiful pickle. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 1b. 60c; Ib. $2.00.
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 25e; 14 lb. 75e;
MAMMOTH “SILVER KING. Mammoth Silver King—Has silvery white skin, and
flesh of a most agreeable, mild flavor. It ma- tures quite early; a good variety to sow for the purpose of bunching, as they are ready as soon as the first planting of sets are out of the way. It grows larger than any of the flat white varie- ties, frequently measuring 20 inches in circum- ference,and often weighing three to five pounds. It will aot keep, but must be used as soon as grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
STANDARD SEEDS UP TO STANDARD.
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price.
It is very productive, has been known to prod i high as 700 bushels per acre. 3 a atl so large. The seed we offer is American grow to the cheaper imported seed offered by so
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Giant Rocca—An im- mense Onion—Light. brown skin, globular in form, flesh tender and mild. It will produce an immense onion from seed the first season. To attain the largest growth, the smallest bulbs should be set ont the next spring, when they will continue in- ereasing in size instead of producing seed, as is the case with American varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 1b.50c; 1b. $1.50.
CIANT ROCCA. ONION SETS
Prices are based on ¢ the present market rates, and are xubject
q to change according to
the market without no-
tice. Lowest market
- price, however, will he given on application
: at any time. % E _. At bushel, peck and
F __ half-peck prices the buyer pays the express or freight ;
3 at pint and quart prices we pay the portage.
Mrs. A. Schram, Koxsuth County, Iowa, March 25, 1895, writes: ‘“‘Inclosed find order for seeds. Last year my seeds arrived in splendid shape, and I had the nicestgarden Isaw; was well pleased with the seeds.”
4 Pt. (Qte Pk Bus Top sets or buttons......... 25 40 $1.50 $5.00 White bottom sets.......... 15 25 1.00 3.50 Yelluw bottom sets ... .:.. 15 20 1.00 3.00 Red bottom sets............. 15 20 1.00 3.00" Winter onion sets........... 10 20 .50 1.25 True potato onion sets..... 20 35 Half bushel will be sent at bushel rates. Half
peck at peck rates.
Should you receive an extra copy of this Cata- logue and do not have use for it, please hand to a friend who may want Seeds.
OKRA, OR GUMBO.
ff The Okra is considered one
z of the most wholesome veg- etables of the south. The “pods make a fine soup of themselves, or with other ingredients, and when pickled are fine salad. Well kept garden soil is the best- Plant the seed thickly in driils, three feet apart, thin- ning to one foot. Make an early and late sowing to se- eure a supply throughout the season.
One ounce sows thirty feet of drill.
OKRA,
Tall—Five or six feet, very productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 20e. {Okra continued on next page.]
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OKRA—Continued.
Dwarf—Early and abundant bearer. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 20c.
White Velyet--Round, smooth pods, unlike other sorts, which have ridged pods. This variety has the largest sized pods of any and are not prickly. Produces in great abundance. Y% Ib. 25e;3 1b. 75e.
PUMPKIN.
Pumpkins are generally raised in field of corn or potatoes, and may be planted with success in fields by themselves in May or early June, in hills eight feet apart each way.
One ounce for 15 hills; one pound for an acre.
Livingston’s New Thanksgiving—See novelty list. Pkt. 15c; 2 packets 25ce.
Large Common Yellow Field—Grown principally for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 20c; Ib. 50¢c; 5 pounds (not postpaid) $1.50; 10 pounds for $2.50.
Large Sweet Cheese--Excellent for pies. Pro- ductive, flesh yellow and sweet, keeps well into the winter. Pkt. 5c; 0z.10; 44 lb. 20c; lb. 60e;3 5 pounds (not postpaid) for $2.00.
Genuine Mammoth, or True Potiron—This is the large pumpkin, on which there is often offered prizes for the largest one grown. It has been known to grow totwo hundred pounds and up- wards. Itisacuriosity, and also of practical
value in feeding to stock. The weight of pump- kins produced on an acre is something enor- mous.
Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 25ce; 1b. 75e.
PARSNIP.
Sow asearly inthe spring as the weather will admit, in drills 15inches apart and half an inch deep, in rich, well-manured ground. The ground should not be plowed too deep, as it tends to produce roots longer than is necessary or con- venient. Thin out to six inches apart in the rows. The roots improve by leav- ing in the ground over win- ter, securing enough in pits or the cellar for im- mediate use.
One ounce to 200 feet of drill, 5 to 6 pounds for an acre. ,
Large Sugar or Hollow Crown—Roots long, white, smooth, sugary, of excel- lent fiavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 15e; lb. 50e.
Guernsey — Shorter than Hollow Crown. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25ce; 1b. 75e.
Mr. W. H. Delano, Iron Co., Mo., Mch., 20,’95, writes: I tried some of your seeds last year, and they gave sat- isfaction.
f GUERNSEY.
Parsley is used for seasoning soups, meats, ete. for salads ahd garnishing, also for ornamental
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; |
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border for the flower garden. It:succeeds best in arich, mellow soil. As the seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks elapse sometimes be- fore it makes its appearance. It should be sown
early in spring, in rows one foot apart; sow thiek —
and cover half an inch deep; finally thin to six inches in the row, or better transplant and cut back frequently. For winter use protect in frame or light cellar. aa
One ounce to 150 feet of drill.
Fine Double Curled—A fine dwarf variety. Pkt.5c;_
oz. 10¢e3; 14 lb. 25e3 1b. 90ce.
Champion Moss Curled — Very beautifully crimped
and curled. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 25ce; Ib. 90e.
Fern Leayed—A very beautiful variety, being more like a crested fern or moss than parsley; very desirable for table decoration. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 1b. 40c; 1b. $1.25.
PEPPERS.
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Should be started in hot beds or cold frames and transplanted about the close of May, in a sunny location, in rows two feet apart each way. They may also be sown in the open ground when all danger of frost is passed and the weather has be- come settled and the soil warm, and transplanted as above when the plants are three or four inches high. Some very rich fertilizer stirred into the soil when the plants are about six inches high will be found very beneficial to the crop.
One ounce of seed to 1,500 plants.
Long Red — Beautiful and productive, four inches long and a half inch or more in diameter; flesh thick and pungent. Pkt.idc; % oz.15¢; 0z,.25e.. Cayenne—Small, pungent. The Cayenne Pepper of commerce. Pkt. 5c; 4 oz. 20c; oz, 3b5e.
LARCE BELL, OR BULL NOSE.
Large Bell, or Bull’ Nose—An early variety, of mild flavor, the rind thick and fleshy. A standard sort. We sell more of this than any other vari- ety for making Mangoes. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 15¢; oz. 25e; 14 lb. 75e.
Large Sweet Mountain — Very large and excellent for mangoes. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 15¢; oz. 25¢e; 1% lb. 75e.
a very large yellow sort, of fine shape, mild and unexcelled for mangoes. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 20c; oz. 35¢e.
Golden Dawn — Very productive; almost exempt from fiery favor. Not as large as Golden Queen. Pkt. 5e3)%4 02: 15e3 Oz) 25c,
Mammoth Ruby King Mango — The largest of all varieties. They grow four to six inches long by three to four inches thick. When ripe they are beautiful, bright, ruby red color, and are always remarkably mild and pleasant to taste. The plant is of sturdy, bushy habit, if planted on soil a little poor, which is: best for this sort. be; % oz. 20c; oz. 35e.
Mammoth Golden Queen — An improved variety of ~
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Coral Gem Bouquet—aA very fine, small variety. Is used in making pepper sauce, as the very small bright red pods of this variety are extremely hot. The plant itself, when filled with the numerous
bright red little pods, is like a bouquet of flow- |
ers; hence its name. A plant grown in a flower pot or box is quite ornamental. I have known gardeners, who grew this variety for market, to sell them by the bush; in this way avoiding the necessityzof picking the pods. Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 25c.
LIVINGSTON’S
GARDEN PEAS
ARE BEST.
Because Northern Grown, and by Spec- ialists.
HOW TO GROW PEAS. ,,
Peas mature earliest in light,! rich soil; for a general crop a! rich, deep loam, or inclining to Clay would be the best. They thrive better if the ground has been manured for a previous crop, but if the ground is poor and requires manuring, use well rotted manure; for the dwarf varieties you can hardly make the ground too rich. When grown for a market crop they are never staked, but are sown in single rows, one inch apart and three inches deep, the rows from three to four feet apart, according to the variety of soil. When grown in gardens they are sown in double rows, six or eight inches apart; the tall ones re- quiring brush, which is stuck in between the rows. Commence sowing the extra early varieties as early as the ground can be worked in the spring, and con- tinue for a succession every two weeks until June, discontinuing until the middle of August, when a good crop may be secured by sowing the extra early and the early sorts. They should be Kept clean with the cultivatoror hoe, and earthed up twice dur- ing the growth. The wrinkled varieties are not as hardy asthe small, hard sorts, and if planted early should have a dry soil, or they are liable to rot in the ground; they are, however, the sweetest and best flavored vari- eties.
One quart sows eighty feet of drill 2 to 3 bushels to the acre.
Quart and pint prices on Peas include post. age; if to go by express at buyer's expense, deduct 15 cents per quart, or 8 cents per pint from prices below. Half pints will be sent at pint rates.
EXTRA EARLY SORTS.
Extra Early Alaska—This variety is several days earlier than most early sorts, and of good size and productive. The vines grow about twelve inches high. This variety is undoubtedly the one for market gardeners to grow for the first few days before the larger sorts begin to come in. Pkt. 5c: pt. 20¢; qt. 40c: pk. $1.25 bu. $4.00.
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tured in thirty-three days. Itis of dwarf and robust habit, growing from ten to fifteen inches high, and produces a profusion of good sized and well filled pods of the finest flavored peas. Pkt. oc; pt. 2oc; qt. 45¢e; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.50. | McLean’s Little Gem—A dwarf green wrinkled va- riety, twelve to fourteen inches high—no sticks required—very prolific, of superior flavor; ma- | tures in about fifty days. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20e; qt. 40c; pk. $1.40; bu. $5.00. | Extra Early Premium Gem—A very fine dwarf pea of the Little Gem type, on which itis an im prove- ment, larger pods and more productive. The best and most profitable early wrinkled pea for market gardeners, and for family gardens there is none better. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.40; | bu. $5.00. | Philadelphia Extra Early—Good quality for use in
family gardens. Pkt. 5c; pt.‘20c; qt. 35¢; pk.
$1.10; bu. $4.00.
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First and Best—Extremely early, productive, and | ripen all the same time. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 40c; |
pk. $1.25; bu. $4.25:
Tom Thumb Dwarf—Of remarkably low growth; seeds white, pods contains five or six peas. Pkt. 5e; pt. 25¢e; qt. 45c; pk. $1.40.
Livingston’s First in Market—This variety we have been very careful to keep up tothe highest point of productiveness, quality, earliness and even- ness of producing entire crop at the same time, so that itis just whatits name indicates. This is the very ‘‘first’’ good, large, well filled pod va- riety ‘‘in market.’’ Like other extra early peas, it is about one and one-half to two feet in height —just right for bearing large crop—without the necessity of brush or other support. This stock is grown so far north that it is impossible to be much affected by the weevil. They will ripen early and even enough to command the highest prices, and you can get a crop of something else from the same ground after they are out of the way. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.5(.
MEDIUM EARLY SORTS.
' Heroine—See Novelty List.
McLean’s Advancer—A green, wrinkled variety, about two and a half feet high, with long pods, which are abundantly produced and well filled to the end. The best second early; excellent fla- vor. Pkt. 5e; pt. 20c; qt. 40e; pk. $1.15; bu. $4.00.
Dwarf Sugar—Grows about two feet high, pro- ductive, seeds shriveled; pods are broad, flat, and contain five or six peas; used either shelled or cooked in the pods like string beans, which are very tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt 45¢e; pk. $1.25.
Tall Sugar—Similar to above, but taller and more productive; very sweet. Pkt.5c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.25.
Melting Sugar—See novelty list for description and prices.
Carter’s Stratagem—A green, wrinkled pea; hight two feet,, vigorous. branching, remarkably lux- urious foliage, anenormouscropper. Pods long, well filled with seven to nine peas of enormous size. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.50.
Abundance—Plants half dwarf, 15 to 18 inches high, pods large size, containing six to eight wrinkled peas of excellent quality. Itripens second early. Sow the seed much thinner than usual, 6 inches apart being the proper distance, as it has a re- markable tendency to branch. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt. 45e; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.50.
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Carter’s Telephone —Green, wrinkled; height 3% feet, foli- age luxuriant, pecu- liar light shade of green, productive; pods unusually large size, elegant shape, slightly curved, well filled with peas of large size, good qual- ity. Earlier than Champion of Eng- land. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c;
Everbearing—V ine stout, about eighteen inches high, bearing at the top six to ten broad pods. Peas wrinkled, large, and very tender, of supe- rior flavor. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c qt. 40c.; pk. $1.15; bu. $4.00.
LATE SORTS
Yorkshire Hero—A large wrinkled pea, sometimes called Dwarf Champion; branching habit, abundant cropper, and of excellent qual- ity; height two and a halffeet. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20e; qt. 40c; pk. $1.15; bu. $4.00.
Champion of Eng- land— Universally ad- mitted one of the best peas grown, delicious fiavor, profuse bear- er, four feet. Pkt.5c;3 pt. 20c; qt. 35¢; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.75. J
Marowfat — Black- Eyed — An excellent variety either for gar- den or field culture;
TELEPHONE. grows about four feet high, with large, well-filled
pods; a popular market variety. qt. 30¢; pk.75¢e; bu. $2.75.
Marrowfat—Large White—One of the oldest varie- ties in cultivation, and a favorite market sort; it grows about four feet high, with very broad pods, well filled, of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15¢c3 qt. 30c; pk. 75c; bu. $2.50.
FIELD PEAS.
Used for fleld culture only. In their dry state they are used exclusively for feeding stock, for making soup, and in the manufacture of coffee. They are usually sown broadcast alone or with oats, and either eut and fed green or left to ripen and then threshed and gronnd with oats. They are very extensively grown in Canada, and their eultivation is quite largely on the increase through- out the United States. The price on these by the peck and bushel is subject to market chauges. Pkt. 5¢e; pt. 15¢; qt. 30; pk. 50c; bu. $1.75.
Two anda half bushels are sufficient for an acre.
Special prices on field peas will be given at any time.
RHUBARB.
(PIE PLANT—WINE PLANT.)
A deep, rich soil is best for rhubarb. Sow early in drills, eighteen inches apart and one inch deep; the spring following transplanting, allowing each plant at least two feet square; each fall mulch with manure.;
g=sOne ounce? fortaboutr800; plants.
Victoria—Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1% lb. 60c.: Linneaus—Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; %4 1b. 60c.°%7 "F™ Roots—By mail, postpaid, each 1dc; 4 for 50c. By express, not paid, each 8c; dozen 75c.
Pkt 5c; pt. 15¢e;
qt. 45e; pk. $1.40; bu. $5.00.
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All the varieties thrive best in a light, sandy loam. For early use sow in the hot bed ‘in Febrn- ary, giving plenty of ventilation, or outside in driils as soon asthe soil can be got in order, cov- ering the seed about half an inch deep. Sow every two weeks from March to September for a succes- sion; they must grow rapidly to be crisp, mild and tender.
One ounce sows 100 feet of drill; § to 10 lbs. for an acre. ‘
Cincinnati Market—See Novelty List. Lady Finger—See Novelty List.
White Tipped Scarlet Turnip — This is an early variety of medium size, of excellent favor and hand- some appearance. A beau- tiful scarlet on top, shad-
bottom. Very popular in some of our largest mar- kets; used in quantity for forcing in greenhouse and hot beds, and a splendid sort to grow in the small home garden. Pkt. ic; 10e; 44 1b. 20c3 Ib. 65e. Early Scarlet Turnip — In great demand for home eonsumption. Small,
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WOOD'S EARLY FRAME.
Wood’s Early Frame—Abdout ten days earlier than the Long Scarlet, which it very much resembles, although not quite so long. The best long va-
riety for forcing in greenhouse or hot bed. - Pkt. |
dc; Oz. 10c; 14 1b. 20c; 1b. 0c.
2 : Long Scarlet Short Top— An admirable sort for. forcing; also the leading, out-door, quick-grow- |
ing sort, both for private and market gardeners the country over. Average length about eight inches; grows half out of the ground; straight and uniform in color, which is bright scarlet; brittle and crisp; small top. None better for Sat gg in bunches. Pkt.5dc; az. 10c; % Ib. 20c;
White Box Radish — Good size, short top, rapid growth, perfect turnip shape, extra fine quality, remains solid and juicy after fully grown. Its short top and rapid growth especially fits it for -egetg g under glass. Pkt.5c; oz. 10c; +4 1b. 25c;
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French Breakfast—A variety of quick growth, very
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EARLY SCARLET CLOBE.
| Early Scarlet Globe — Is very early, handsome in
eolor; flavor mild, crisp and juicy and tender. It is a market gardener’s favorite as a round, forcing radish. It forms small top, and will stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20e; Ib. 60e
mild and tender, and one of the best for 1oreing. | Livingston’s Pearl Forcing — This mew variety of
Oval form, scarlet tipped with white.
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢; 44 1b. 20¢; Ib. 60c.
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RADISH—Continued. It is a cross between White Strasburg and Wood’s Early Frame, combining the staying properties of the former with the earliness, half long shape
and small tops of the latter.
In color it is of a
most beautiful pearl shade, seemingly almost
transparent, dnd of a waxy appearance.
Itisa
little later than Wood’s Early Frame, but will remain in bearing of solid roots fully twe weeks longer before showing signs of running to seed.
For general purposes we think this will surely | become popular at once.
We would like our
customers to try this radish thoroughly. Pkt.5c¢; oz. 15¢; 14 1b, 50c; Ib. $1.50.
*Chartier (SHEPHERD’s) — A decidedly distinct, ex- ceedingly handsome and attractive variety. The color at the top is crimson, running into pink about the middle, and from thence downward it
is a pure waxy white. size before it becomes unfit for the table.
It will attain a very large It is
undoubtedly one of the very best ‘‘all season”’
radishes for open culture.
It is ready for use or
market nearly as early as the Long Searlet, and
keeps crisp and tender for a long time.
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oz. 10c; 14 1b. 20c; 1b. 60c.
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Long Brightest Scarlet White Tipped—Of a bright searlet color at the top and changing to pure white at the ‘bottom, this variety attracts atten- tion. It is very early, be- ing ready for market in about twenty-five days; but, like all quick-grow- ing sorts, it must be used at onee. Successive sow- ings would keep them in proper condition for the table. If you have not grown this variety, its peculiar bright color will be a surprise. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c3 44 lb. 25c; Ib. 75e.
White Turnip — Turnip shape, of a pure white color and large. A fine early summer sort, that won’t get soft for a long time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 25c3 1b. 7de.
Golden Globe — It is of quick growth, tender and brittle, lasts a long time, of perfect globe shape and golden colored skin. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10¢; 14 1b. 20c; lb. 60c.
White Strasburg — The roots are handsome, ob- long, tapering shape; both skin and flesh are pure white. The flesh is firm, brittle and tender, and possesses the most
Excellent for sum-
mer use, as it withstands severe heat and grows very quickly.- Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 20c; 1b. 60c. Giant White Stuttgart — Very large, often four
inches in diameter.
Skin white and crisp; those
not used as asummer radish can be stored for
winter use.
Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 25c; 1b. 75c.
WINTER VARIETIES.
Sown in summer and can be put away in fall,
like turnips, for winter.
Store in sand in cellar.
Chinese Rose Winter (scARLET cHINA)—A brilliant rose colored winter variety, of excellent quality,
very attractive and one of the best.
Is some-
times grown for summer market, and sold by the
bushel.
Pkt. 5¢e; oz, 10c; % lb. 25c;3 lb. 75e.
California Mammoth White — Is eight to twelve inches long and from two to three inches in diam-
eter; white, solid and good flavor. 10c; 14 1b. 25c; lb. 75e. Long Black Spanish —
Pkt. 5c; oz.
Grows six or eight inches
long, and about one and one-half inches through at the top; skin black, flesh white and firm text- ure. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 441b. 25c;5 Ib. 75c.
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Round Black Spanish—Similar to the above except. Pkt. 5c; 02. 10c; 14 lb. 25e; Ib. 75c,
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SALSIFY (Vegetable Oyster.)
The long, white, tapering root of Salsify resembles a small parsnip, and when properly cooked is a good substitute for oysters in taste and flavor, is very wholesome and nutritious. The roots are boiled or mashed and made into frit- ters. It succeeds best in a light, well-enriched soil. Sow early in drills, eighteen inches apart and two inches deep; finally thin to four or five inches apart. The roots are perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter, but should be dug early in the spring. Store a quantity for winter use. They are best after frost has touched them.
One ounce for 50 feet of -
drill.
Long White—A standard variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1b. $1.00. Mammoth Sandwich Island —A very large and superior variety. Mild and deli- eately flavored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; 14 lb. 35c; 1b. $1.25.
Mrs. Wm. Neil, Grundy Co., Iowa, Apr. 3,'95, writes: Thanks fortyour promptness in sending the seeds 80 s00n. we got themall right and are well pleased. Many thanks for the extra packages.
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SQUASH. _ This is one of the most valuable vegetables, and is 90 much neglected by farmers and gardeners gen- y- The summer or bush varieties form an ex- | cellent dish, and will continue in bearing a long ime. The winter varieties, such as Hubbard, Bos- ton Marrow, Marblehead, Essex Hybrid, etc., are | all of superior excellence, and may be kept all} ‘winter by storing in a cool, dry place, away from frost. They are very healthful and nutritious. |
_ Care should be taken to plant some distance from
pumpkins, or they will mix and spoil their fine fla- vor. Plant after all danger of frostis past, and the winter kind as soon as possible, in order that they may mature. Plant in hills five fe-t apart for the bush varieties, ane six to eight feet for the running varieties, putting six to eight seeds to the hill, finally leaving but three.
Use Siug Shot for Bugs.
One ounce of the bush variety for #9 hilis, or of large seeded running kinds, 15 hills; two to three | pounds of one and three to four poumds of the other jor an acre.
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BUSH SCALLOP. ' White Bush Scallop, or Patty Pan—Also called | ““Cymbling”’ in the South. This is the earliest of all summer squashes; very productive, and used when young and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
44 lb. 15c; 1b. 50c.
Mammoth White Bush Scallop—Earlier than the above, and the squashes average at least double | the size. Itisacontinuous bearer. When fit for | use itis a pearly white, making it very salable. It is the finest strain of this squash we have ever seen. A splendid variety for the Southern ship- per. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %,1b. 25c; lb. 7dc.
Early Golden Scallop Bush—Very similar to White | Bush Scallop,except in color, being yellow. Pkt. | 5e; oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 15¢; Ib. 50c. -
Yellow Summer Crookneck—Very early and pro- | ductive, smail crookneck, thickly covered with warts. Pkt.5ce; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 15; lb. 50c.
Giant Summer Crookneck—-This magnificent strain of Summer Crookneck grows toa very large size, and yet it is said to be earlier than the common variety. It is certainly a profitable sort for mar- keting, because it grows to large size very quickly and keeps bearing allsummer. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; |
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44 1b. 25¢; Ib. 7de.
Sibley, or Pike’s Peak—The flesh is solid, thick,
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cious flavor. Very prolific. ripens fruit evenly, keepstillspring. Theshell is pale green in color, very flinty, making a goud shipper. kt. 5¢3; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 20¢e; 1b. 60c.
“‘Gypsy Belle’? Squash—It is not large, can be split in two pieces, and when baked is just about right for two persons forameal. It has a seemingly hard shell, but when baked it can be almost en- tirely eaten. The meat is quite thick and of a very mild, sweet favor. Itis very productive, a few hills producing euough for a small family. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15.
The Faxon Squash — The cut will give a zood idea of the shape and
this new vari- ety. The flesh is deep orange yellow, cavity Small, seeds few; itissweet
for pies; ma- tures early, and can be be used as a summer vyari- ety. Itis, how-
quality,
very product-
ive. of medium size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 1l5e: 2 ounces for 2% cents.
Early Prolific Marrow—Fruit deep orange color, betted with cream; flesh thick, deep yellow, of fine quality Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; 4 lb. 20c; lb. 60e.
American Turban—Light yellow color, with occa- sionally a dash of light bluish green; flesh orange yellow, thick, fine grained, sweet. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 34 lb. 25e.
Marblehead—An excellent winter squash, exceed- ingly dry; very hard shell, and fine keeper. Our stock is very choice. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % 1b. 15c; lb. 50c.
Livingston’s Cushaw—(Crookneck)—A rich and very popular sort where known. Color green and white striped. The old fashioned Cushaw squash of our forefathers, only improved in pro- ductiveness and quality, flesh yellow. Splendid for pies. Pkt.5c; oz. 10c; 4 lb. 25c; 1b. 7de.
TRUE HUBBARD.
True Hubbard—Generally considered the best win- ter squash grown; the flesh dark yellow, fine grained, dry and sweet, very hard, warty shell; will keep till spring; very productive; color green when ripe. We offer a very carefully grown stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 44 Ib. 20c; 1b. 60c.
Boston Marrow—Has a thin bright orange skin; the flesh is rich salmon yellow, fine graized, sweet and dry, a popular fall variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 15e; Ib. 50c.
Mammoth Chili—(True stock)—The largest of all squashes, often attaining a weight of two hun- dred pounds. The outer colorisarich orange yellow, skin smooth, flesh very thick, of a bright yellow; productive, of fair quality. Itis bett r adapted to feeding stock than table use. Pkt. dc; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 25e; 1b. 75e.
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a —— ESSEX HYBRID.
Essex Hybrid—An excellent variety, having the color and shape of the Turban, with the dryness and hard shell of the Hubbard. It is one of the finest grained of all the squashes. Very early, yet a good keeper, flesh a very rich orange color, thick and solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 20c; 1b. 60c.
Fordhook—Yellow outside, straw yellow within. The flesh is dry and sweet. of rotting, and if placed in a cool, dry room, keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter and spring. Onaccount of hard root stem the squash borer does not injure them. Matures early, a sure cropper and immensely productive. Skin thin aid meat thick, seed cavity small. May be used at any stage of growth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb, 25c; |b. 75c.
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SPINACH.
This is an important market gardener’s erop of easy culture. For spring or summer use sow either broadcast or in drills one foot apart, as early as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a succession until July. As.it grows, thin out for use, keeping it cl: ar of weeds. For winter and early spring use sow in August or Sep- tember, in well manured ground; mulch with straw on the approach of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich. The stronger the ground the more delicate and succulent will be the leaves.
Une ounce for 100 fret of drill. Tento twelve pounds for an acre in drills.
Long Standing—An improved strain of excellent merit, having all the good qualities of the or-
‘-dinary sorts; especially desirable for market gardeners, because it is much later in going to seed than others. Oz. 5e; 44 lb. 15¢; lb. 45e.
Round Leaved—The favorite for winter use. Very hardy. It stands our severest winters with but little injury. Oz. de; 14 Ib. lac: !b. 40e.
Savoy Leaved (‘‘ Norfolk,” “Bloomsdale”)— The — earliest variety. Plants of upright growth, with fine leaves. which have the appearance of the Savoy Cabbave. It comes quickly to a suitable size for use. Recommended for fall sowing. Oz. 5e; 14 lb. tie: Tb. 45c.
Viroflay, or Thick Leaved—Very large, thick leaves, and quite superior to the ordinary round leaf. Oz. 5c; 14 1b. 15e: Ib. 40c.
Prickly Seeded Winter—Very hardy. Stands well in winter, therefore the hest for northern lati- tudes where the winters are very severe. Oz.5c; 4 lb. 15c; 1b. 45e.
Five pounds of Spinach, not prepaid, $1.25.
Mr. C. H. Keyer, Astor, Iowa, Aug. 24, 1895, writes: Among the seed received from you last spring, was the Gipsy Belle Squosh, which we can truly say is the best squash we ever had.
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TOMATOES.
_ So popular have these become that not an American seed cat- alogue is complete without them, and the sales of varieties of our introduction now aggre- gates several tons annually. We carry seed grown from our original stock only, and you ‘take no risk in buying from us.
Look for our RED SEAL on every package.
How to Crow—For early fruit the seed should be sown in a hot-bed about the first week in March, in drills tive inches apart and half an inch deep. When; the plants are about three or four inches . high, they should be set out, four or flve inches apart invw another hot-bed or cold frame, or removed into small pots, al- lowing a single plant to a pot. Expose tothe air as much as possible to harden, and about the middle of May the plants may be set in the open ground, ‘at a distance of four or five inches aparteach way. Water freely at the time of trans- ‘planting, and shelter from the sun afew days, until the plants are established. Sufficient plants for a small garden may be started by sowing a few seed in a shallow box or flower pot and placing it in a sunny window in the house.
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Now recognized as 6t Standard’’ the world over.
Cultivate thoroughly as long as the vines will permit.
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Tomatoes will admit of training to stakes or trellis. and the fruit is much improved, not only in
appearance, but in quality. grow for the early market.
This mode of culture has become quite common among gardeners who The usual method is to setone strong planttoa stake, using stakes five
to seven feet in height, tieing the plants up with wool or other strong soft twine, pruning and thinning
Out quite freely.
quite freely when the plants are set out.
eariy as possibie, while the prices are the highest.
much closer than in the ordinary way. Cor
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For more complete in- structions on growing Tomatoes, preparation of the soil, best varie- ties to use, a hot-bed, field culture, staking up, insect enemies, dis- | eases, remedies, har- vesting, shipping, sell- ing. profits, uses of the Tomato, cooking re- cipes, and much other |
valuable and interest- | : ing matter about this — very important crop, | —= we refer you to 8 = _ new book, entitled
Livingston and the Tomato. |
Written by Mr. A. W. Livingston, the originator of the many famous Tomatoes now bearing his name (see following list). The book is written in very readable style. Handsome cloth binding, gilt title, illustrated with numerous engravings, on finest book paper, 64 chapters, 176 pages. Price, $1.00. FREE with ar order for SEEDS, at prices in this Catalogue amounting to 210.00; or, for each dollar’s worth of seeds ordered you can deduct 10 cents from the price of the book, and send balance with your order. One ounce for 1,500 plints. Four ounces is sufficient | fur an acre.
Livingston’s New Hawkeye—See Novelty List.
Livingston’s Buckeye State—A variety very similar to the New Hawkeye Tomato. A fine, large, smooth, solid variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c.
LIVINCSTON'S FAVORITE. Livingston’s Favorite—Does not crack at the stem end or rot at the blossom end: in color it isa rich dark red; ripens up very evenly and holds
its size well to the end of the season. Very pro- lific, goud flavor. few seeds, flesh solid, bears shipping long ttstance. The Favorite is ahead of all other varieties in the canning districts, on account of its being such a heavy cropper, and having such a beautiful crimson-scarlet flesh, so much desired by thos who pack first-class goods. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 15¢c; oz. 25c; % Ib. Tac; Ib. $2.75.
Livingston’s Potato Leaf — Fruit is smooth and uniform in size. It has flesh-colored skin, same |
The most successful growers for market set two plants to the stake, using fertilizer Their object being to g+t the greatest amount of fruitas
By adopting this method the plants may be set
We offer only choice stock from selected fruit.
as Beauty or Acme. the frnit from early frosts. 0z.25¢c; 14 1b. 75e.
The heavy foliage protects Pkt. 5c; % oz. 1dc;
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Livingston’s Beauty—The great table and market
sort. The colour is quite distinct from any other sort. being a very glossy crimson, with a slight tinge of purple. It grows in clusters of four or five large fruits. retuining t's large size late in the season. Many other good sorts decrease in size at least one-half before the season is over. It ripens very early; is a model in shape. being entirely free from rough specimens. It seldom eracks. For shipping and for early market it cannot be excelled, on account of its solidity, toughness of skin, and especially on account of its cvlor,as when picked quite green it will ripen nicely and louk well. Pkt.5c; % oz. 15c; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75e; lb. 2.75.
Livingston’s Early Acme — The Earliest Goop To-
MATO GROWN. Plants are of vigorous growth; very productive: fruit of medium size, round, very smooth; color a glossy dark red, with a
purplish tinge; ripens all over and through at the sam= time: a delicate flavor. Pkt. ic; % Oz. 15¢c; oz. 25¢c: 4 1b. Thc; 1b. $2.75.
Livingston’s Gold Ball — I~ a round, golden yellow variety. The flesh is thick and of extra good quality, medium in size; smooth as an apple, and of a handsume gold color: grows in clus- ters; produces enormous crops. No matter if you are prejudiced against a yellow sort. we are sure this will please you. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 1dc; oz. 30c.
Livingston’s Golden Queen — A real good yellow sort of first class quality. It is solid, very smooth, large in size, ripens up early, and is a very handsome sort: in fact, by far the most beautiful yellow variety ever sent out. None better for slicing; the handsome golden slices make a beautiful contrast in a dish with red tomatoes. Pkt. 5c: \% oz. 1dc; oz. 2e.
Trophy — Generally smooth, large and productive. Pkt. 5e; % oz. 15¢e; oz. 25e.
Atlantic Prize — One of the EARLIEST OF ALL; not only ripens its FIRST FRUITS but a LARGE PROPOR- TION Of the crop earlier than any other sort; valuable to all with whom EARLINEss is the main objectdesired. Pkt5c: oz.25c; 4% lb. 75c; 1b. $2.50.
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Special prices to Canners and others wanting a quantity of Seeds:
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TOMATOES-—Continued
Livingston’s New Stone—The New Stone Tomato ripens for main crop; is the largest variety ever sent out, having the bright scarlet color; very smooth, ripening evenly to the stem without a crack; exceedingly solid and firm-fleshed (as its name indi- eates) ; is an excellent shipper ; quality the very best; fine for can- ning; a good keeper; without hard core; its appearance on market re- markably attractive; a rank grow- er; very productive. The tomato for market gardeners, and recom- mended to canners. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 15¢e; oz. 25e; 14 lb. 75c; lb. $2.75.
Livingston’s Royal Red — A first- elass variety for the shipper, mar- ket and private gardener; of special merit to the canning and catsup factories; being of a bright red sort it will suit the most exacting. It is solid and smooth, of uniform growth, size andin ripening. Pkt.5ce: % oz. 15e; oz. 25e; 44 1b. 75e; 1b. $2.75.
Livingston’s Perfection — Large, early; has+olid flesh and few seeds; produces large fruit at the close of the season; perfectly smooth; blood red in color. Pkt.5ce; % oz. 15c3 oz. 25e; 4 lb. 75¢; Ib. $2.75.
DWARF CHAMPION.
Ground Cherry, Strawberry or Husk Tomato—This dis- tinct husk - enveloped Tomato is unequaled for canning, preserv- ing and pies, ete. Dried in sugar as raisins or figs, or to use in fruit cake, they are unexcelled. They have a Strawberry fla- vor, and, produce fruit in great abundance. In sections devoid of fruit or liable to fail, they are esteemed very highly. They sell first rate in market. Fruit of a handsome golden color, the size of large cherries, esteemed by many to eat from thehand. Pkt. 10c; three pkts. 25e. ; Mikado or Turner’s Hybrid — A very large variety,
which in the main has smooth fruit, but quite
frequently has rough specimens. Color is pur- plish red, foliage distinct. A very productive sort. Pht. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c.
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Livingston’s Paragon—Has become a decided favorite with market gardeners and eanners. Itisa large sized variety, larger than several of.the standard kinds cultivated. The meat is solid and well flavored. A late.variety, color gs red. Pkt.5c; % oz. 15¢c; oz, 25c; 1% lb. 75e. t
Dwarf Champion— Quite distinct from anything in the tomato line. It stands up well, even when loaded with fruit, in conseqvence of having stiff, bushy stems. Thefoliage is of a dark green eolor. leaves thick and different from any other. The crop ripens up early and evenly, is a good cropper, smooth, medium in size, flesh color. Recom- | mended as best for forcing in green: — house. .Pkt. 5c; % oz. 15¢e; oz. 25e; 144 1b.
. The New Peach Tomato — Very muc resembling a peach in color, form. size, and even to the furze or bloom on the skin. Is really a novelty, and when grown for exhibition purposes always attracts attention. It has a very deli- cate flavor, is productive, lasting until frost; is excellent for preserying. Pkt. 5@; 0Z..2D0¢.
Red Currant, Red Cherry, Yellow Plum, Yellow Egg and Yellow Pear Shape — All good for preserving. Each, pkt. 5¢e; % oz. 20¢; oz. 3de.
Special Prices on large quantities of Tomato Seed.
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For the spring cropsow the Extra Early Milan, or the Karly Flat Dutch, in fourteen inch drills, and thin to six inches. For the fall and main crop sow from the middle of July to the last of August in drills or broadeast, though much larger crops are obtained by drill culture. Land newly cleaned, or old pasture ground well manured with thor- oughly rotted manure or other good fertilizer, at the time of the sowing, will produce the best and | sweetest turnips. Sow always just before a rain’ if possible. The success of tre crop depends upon ™ a quick growth, especially in the start.
One pound is sufficient to 80w an acre.:
Extra Early Milan Turnip— Pearl white, with bright purple top: Is round and smooth, with small root and but few leaves; is mild and sweet, and remains in goodcondition along time. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10¢;14 lb. 20c; 1b. 6ue.
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Extra Early Purple Top Munich—Very early, with a bright, purplish red topand fine root; good only for early use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; 44 Ib. 20e; Ib. 50c. Early Flat Dutch or White Top Strap-leaved —A standard variety; | good size; pure white, | small top, with but few leaves; it is very sweet. | Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; 4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c. |
Extra Early Milan. White Egg—A quick growing, egg shaped, perfectly |.
smooth, pure white variety, growing half out of | the ground, with small top; particularly adapted | for market purposes. The flesh is very sweet, | firm and mild. Pkt. 5c; 0z.10c; 44 1b. 20e; 1b. 60c.
Purple Top Strap-
Leaved—The well- | known popular | variety, either for family or market use; large size, white, purple above ground; flesh fine grained,-| and has a rich, | buttery flavor.
Fora geveralcrop | we consider jAhis | ‘ariety far supe- | ior to all others. | Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 4 | Ib. 20¢; 1b. 60: 51bs. | not prepaid ®.00. Purple Top White | Globe—One of the | best; of large size, | has globe - shaped | bulbs, with red or |
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quality.
Large Amber Globe — One of the best varieties, either for table use or for a field crop for stock. Flesh yellow, fine-grained and sweet; color of skin yellow; hardy, keeps well, and grows to a very large size. Very popular south. Pkt. 5c; oz. 1fe; 14 lb. 20c; 1b. 60ce.
Large White Globe — Is one of the most productive kinds; in good, rich soil, roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is of per- fect globe shape, skin white and smooth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; 14 lb. 20c: Ib. 60c.
Orange Jelly or Robertson’s Golden Ball—Undoubt-
edly among the most delicate and sweetest yel-
low-fieshed turnips introduced. Not of large size, but firm, hard and of most excellent flavor.
Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 20e; 1b. 60c.
Sweet German—Flesh white, hard, firm and sweet, and it keeps nearly as well as Ruta Baga. Rec- ommended for winter and spring use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; 34 1b. 25e.
RUTA BAGA (SwepisH TuRNIP).
The Ruta Baga, Swedish or Russian Turnip, is extensively grown aS a farm crop; the roots are close-grained, very hard, and will endure a consid- erable degree of cold without injury; excellent for the table in early spring.
American Yellow Purple Top—Very hardy and-pro- ductive: flesh yellow, solid, sweet and fine flav- ored:; the best variety for stock or table use. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10e; 44]b. 20e; 1b, 60e.
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on 5 pounds or over.
TOBACCO.
Sow seed after all danger of frost is past, same . as for late cabbage.
Best way is to burn a brush heap, then dig up and thoroughly pulverize the soil, mixing ashes and soil. Sow seed, covering
| very lightly, and when plants are about 6 inches
high transplant to rows about four feet apart each way.
purple =. fine} Connecticut Seed Leaf—Finest variety for wrap- fTery|
pers. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 15¢e; oz. .25c.
handsome and attractive for market. Pkt. 5c; oz. Havana—The genuine article. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 15c; Oz. 25c.
10c; 34 lb. 20c; Ib. 60c. |
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Flowers about a home is like painting an much ata slight cost.
Try a collection, it will repay you. old buggy. It increases the value very
COLLECTION A-50 CENTS.
Thirteen large packets only 50 cents Especially rec- , ommended FOR EARLY AND SHOWY BEDS.
1. Sweet Alyssum. 2. Asperula. 3. Candytuft. 4. Gilia. 5. Larkspur. 6. Mignonette 7. Double Poppy. & Balsam. 9. Dianthus. 10. Phlox. 11. Petunia. 12. Portulacca. 13. Pansy.
@ COLLECTION B-—25 CENTS. Sev-n large packeta only 25 cents. For Late Flowers, is unsurpassed.
1. Aster. 2. Adonis. 3. Cosmos. 4. Dahlia. 6. Zinnia. 7. Verbena. One packet each, 7 kinds, for only 25 cents.
FLOWER SEED DISCOUNTS.
If our collections do not meet with your ap- _proval, please look through the following list and make up your own collections, and we will allow discounts as follows. For 25 cents we will send 35 cents worth of flower seeds. For 50 cents we will send 70 cents worth of flower seeds. For $1.00 we will send $1.40 worth of flower seeds. These discounts do not apply on flower seeds ordered by the ounce, neither on the collections A and B.
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finest.
class of Asters, resembling the Japanese Chrys- anthemum in form of flowers. The petals are long and beautifully curved, of a delicate shade of pink, bordered with white, pink and other eolors. Mixed, pkt. 10c.
Dwarf Chrysanthemum—Flowered—Of very com- pact growth; fiowers from three to four inches in diameter and very abundant; later than other varieties, therefore valuable for succession; one foot high. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
ACERATUM.
Desirable in the garden, and prized by florists ‘because it bears a great many flowers, and keeps in bloom a long time. Desira- ble for bouquet making. It blooms constantly all snm- mer in the garden, and if removed 10 the green-house, all winter. Grows 1% feet high,and plants shou'd stand 2 feet apart. Color light blue. Hardy annual. Aigeratum Mex-
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feet high. Pure White, Apple Blossom, Crimson, Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Finest Mixed. Each, pkt. 10c;3 for 25 cents.
Queen of the Market Aster--These bloom about two or weeks sooner ones flower work. Mixed. All popularshades. Pkt. 5c. Bouquet—Single plant forms complete bouquet, py- ich ta iy datals covers itself with blossoms, often numbering fifteen to twenty flowers, and entirely hiding foliage; fine for edging and small beds. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. Victoria Needle— Flower yery large; quite early; one of the All colors mixed. n White Center—The center of each is pure white, a eres ae petals of bright colors; handsome shape, Mixed colors. Paeony—Flowered Perfection—Large and remarkably fine rer, with sibel one of the finest Asters. Pure white, pkt 10c. Mixed
kt. 5e. a arae Flowered Rose—Magnificent flowers in shape and size. of brilliant colors. nd September.
finest flowers for exhibition purposes; 18inches.high. Mixed colors, pkt. 5c. Comet Aster—A handsome, new and:very distincti
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ASTERS. (FALL ROSES.)
Very beautiful and popular plants,growing from 10 to 18 inches _ high. and richness ot display the Asters are unrivalled, and constitute tne principal adornment of our gar- dens during theautumn. Sow the seed early in spring, under glass or in pots in the house, and trans- plant into rich soil, about one footapart. Half hardy annual.
We are very careful to keep our stock of Aster seed up to the high- est standard.
Victoria Prize Aster —Undoubt- edly the handsomest Aster in cul- tivation. Very large; flowers per- lobular shape, and with petals coming Plants are of pyramidal form, 1 to 1%
than any sort, hence valuable to florists
Pkt. 10c.
Pkt. 10c.
long, ineurved petals, resembling those of the
Making a beautiful display during Can be relied upon to produce the
o ALYSSUM.
(SWEET.)
Avery desirable hardy annual, flowering from early spring till killed by the frost, and all winter in the greenhouse, if sown in August. Flowers pure white and of a pe- eculiar delicate fragrance. Most effective in masses of plants and bor- | ders of beds. Useful in all kinds of small bou- quets. QOderatum—PKkt. 5c.
Little Gem—The plants are very dwarf, and each spreads so as to completely cover a Space a foot in diameter. They soon become one mass of bloom. which is pure white, and remains from spring to fall. The little spikes of bloom arede- liciously fragrant. Pkt. 5c.
BALLOON VINE
Is a curious half hardy annual Sow seed under glass, and if planted in the garden find ita sheltered situation. Pkt. 5c.
BACHELOR'S BUTTON,
(CENTAUREA. )
Known also as Corn Flower, Blue Bottle, Rag- ged Sailor. etc. Fine for cut flowers. Hardy an- nual, 2 to 3 feet.
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Gymnocarpa—White Leaved or Dusty Miller va- riety. Valuable for ribbon bedding; of silvery whiteness; half hardy perennial; 14 feet. Pkt. 10c.
For profusion of flowers —
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Livingston’s Balsams.
(Lady Slipper, or Touch-me-not.)
Our climate is well adapted to the growth of the Balsam, and with good rich‘soil and eare, plants and flowers of the greatest ex- eellence are produced. Sow in a frame or bed. It is one of the most beautiful and popular of our annuals; an old favorite, and very much improved during recent years. Tender annual.
Double Camellia Flowered, Improved—As double as arose, which they resemble; al- most every Shade of color. kt. 10e.
Double Spotted—Slendid mixed. Pkt. 5¢
Common Double Mixed—All colors. Pkt. 5e
CACALLIA — (TAssEL FLOWER).
Also known as “Flora’s Paint Brush.”’ Of easy culture; scarlet and golden yellow tassel-shaped; blossoms from July te Octo- ber. Sow early in spring. Hardy annual, 144 feet high; valuable for small bouquets. Mixed, pkt. de.
COCKSCOMB—(CE tos14).
Highly ornamental plants. The searlet and crimson are the most bDriiliant and rich. To produce fine combs the soil ean not betoorich. Should be three feet apart. Tender annual, two feet high. Fine mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.
CASTOR OIL BEANS—(Rrscrsvs).
Stately strong-growing plants. with very ornamental foliage, particularly well adapted as center plants of groups of Can-
nas, Caladiums, Dahlias, ete. Ofvery quick DOUBLE CAMELLIA FLOWERED BALSAM. growth inrich soil. Plant where they are required. Tender annual, 4 to 15 feet high. ea | c Common—Oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. Giganteus—Of mammoth size, Oz, l5c; pkt. 5c. z)
CARNATION PINKS.
This lovely flower, known to everybody, succeeds in light, rich soil, and will give better results from seed than if grown from slips of old plants. The seed we offer is from the best German growers, and cannot fail to please anyone.
Extra Choice Mixed—(Saved from a rich collection of named flowers.) Pkt. 25c° gpg
New Marguerite—This grand new vari- ety has caused quite a sensation among florists and all lovers of flowers. With its introduction we can now have this exqui- site flower in bloom with all its sweetness of perfume, coloring and shapeliness, in four months from seed, instead of having to wait a whole year, as with the old va- rieties. Pkt. lic.
CYPRESS VINE (1rome@a).
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‘CARNATION PINKS.
CANTERBURY BELLS—(Campancra) A most beautiful climber, with delicate dark ; ; green feathery foliage, and an abundance of
A well known free bloomer of great beauty; | bright, star-shaped rose, scarlet and white blos effective for beds or potculture. Flowersof many |soms, which in the bright sunshine presents a colors; large, bell-shaped. Succeeds best in light, | mass of beauty. Planted by the side of veranda, rich soil. Sow seeds early, in the open ground; | tree or stakes, and trained properly, nothing is cover lightly; thin or transplant to twelve inches. | prettier. The seeds will sprout more readily if very Hardy biennial. ; warm water be poured on the ground after sowing. Single Varieties—Mixed. Pkt............ bs on wee 5 | Scarlet and White Mixed—Pkt......... 5
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and cultivated; con- CALENDU LA— (ror MARIGOLD).
sidered: indispensable : for cutting. All the Free blooming and attractive plants, growing ~ varieties look best in} well in all situations; from one to two feet in beds or masses. Seeds | height. Hardy annual. : sown in autumn.pro- | Fine Mixed—Pkt............2..... SRR as Se ate 5 duce flowers early in| Prince of Orange — Florets are striped with a the spring; when very intense orange; a profuse bloomer. Pkt. 5 sown in April, lower
from June to Septem- COLEUS. ber, and some of the : : sorts till frost comes. Highly ornamental plants, in an endless variety
All the varieties are | Of colors and shading. Indispensable in edgings hardy and easy to cul- and carpet bedding, or as single specimens. tivate; hardy annual; | Mixed—sSplendid collection. Pkt................ 25
one foot high. WHEE 02206 she ere SUS ee es ONE Nee te ciate 5 Mixed Colors; 02.:20e7.pkts) oO yee oe 5 -Tom Thumb — Only four to six inches; blooms freely from June until frost; fine for edgings. 1g RGU Spans cates airs ease UA ENE} an
The Cannas are desirable, not only for the beauty of their spikes of flowers, but for their highly orna- mental leaves. They make superb beds for the lawn, giving our grounds in the North a tropical appearance exceedingly pleasant. There are sev- eral varieties, the leaves of some being entirely green; while in others the leaf-stem, mid-rib and veins are red. In cold climates it is well to grow ‘young plants in pots under glass. Soak the seeds : thoroughly before planting and keep in a warm Every one knows the Dais ‘A: Oe 5 spot. The roots can be kept in the cellar over plant for edgings ban ae! Give HW EORL ae winter. tially shaded place. Sow seeds very early. The flowers are abundant in early spring, and may be made to flower later by the use of water.
Finest Mixed=-Pkt..j5 200 0) ee act Cane pee als Pure White—Pkt.............. Ne by ee 15
The Forget-Me-Not is an old and favorite plant, bearing clusters of star-shaped, delicate blue flow- ers, with white and yellow eyes. It flourishes best in-a moist, shady situation, and is: in constant bloom nearly the whole season. If the seeds be sown in autumn, it will succeed best and flower se eel in spring. Hardy perennial; six inches ong. . “ ‘ Alpestris—Blue. = Pkt.,.....:.... Bisa. (oa, s CORIO
FOUR O’CLOCK (canyan OF PERU).
Old-fashioned but none the less beautiful. Plant large, requirés four feet of space; makes a pretty al NMA Mi hedge. Flowers are funnel shaped, white, red and
CROZY’S DWARF FRENCH CANNA. striped; very fragrant and opens about four
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’clock in the afternoon, remaining open all the Crozy’s Large Flowered Dwarf French—(Dwarf pad in habit). Early bloomers; very remarkable Mixed Sid in open ground. Hardy annual. for beauty of both foliage and flowers; excel- ene ic aw orn Phen. olay ete 2 alae tate Ie nis ctlcvoi ad Na teRBEe: Wate let lent, also, for growing in pots and forcing. ‘ Mixed) pit coy Vinee an ecu mecLy 2) e 10 GOURDS. Common Mixed — Including many varieties, Small, Ornamental Sorts. OZ. 25e3 pkt reece reesee cos eccase ye a wuss 06:6 je ie eis whats 5 A great variety of curiously formed and marked : fruit; the vines are of rapid growth, and with lux- COBAEA. uriant foliage,adapted for covering screens, arbors, A fine rapid-growing climber, | etc. Height, 10 to 15 feet.
“, with handsome foliage, and | Mixed—Many beautiful varieties. Pkt......... 5 ¢ large, bell-shaped flowers, green | (For other varieties of Gourds see Vegetable List.] at first but rapidly changing to <F a beautiful deep violet blue. a
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LIVINGSTON’S HOLLYHOCK.
The seed we offer of this very handsome flower has been saved from the best named collections. The flowers are as double as the rose, of many shades of color, from deep yellow, red and purple to pure white. Plant the seedin June or July in open ground, and in the autumn, when the plants have made five leaves, transplant to permanent position three feet apart. The following summer they will bloom. Hardy perennial, five feet high.
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Extra Choice Mixed—Pkt....... nS) > EE TS 10¢ HELIOTROPE.
A well-known and popular plant; fine for bed-
ding, vases, baskets, and for pot culture in win- ter. Flowers purple, borne in trusses and exceed- ingly fragrant. Delightsin light, rich soil. May be propagated from cuttings. Half hardy peren- nial. Extra mixed, pkt. ic.
ICE PLANT.
A singular looking plant, with thick, fleshy leaves, which have the appearance of being cov- ered with thick crystals ofice. Start early in pots and transplant into light, sandy soil in a warm situation. Tender annual.
Ice Plant (Mesembrianthemum Christallium).— PRE See hse ea Pale Us Fos he Ate a _ 5e
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LOBELIA.
Exceedingly pretty, profuse blooming plants of great value to flower garden; their delicate, drooping habit, and the profu- sion of their charming little flowers, render them extremely
ornamental. Very fine forhang- ing baskets. Half hardy an- nual.
Crystal Palace—Dark blue; splendid sort. Pkt. 5c.
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A well-known magnificent plant, with handsome double flowers of rich and beautiful colors, and neat, compact green fuliage, producing a splendid effect in almost any situation. The African is the taller and more striking in large beds and shrub- bery borders, while the French fills in front, or is used in small beds. Half hardy annual.
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MIGNONETTE.
A well known | hardy annual, p’o- ducing dense, semi- | globular heads of | exceedingly fra- | grant flowers, bo: ne | on spikes from thiee | to six inches long. | Itisin bloom neaily the whole seascn, and the perfume is so strong and fia- | grant thatthe wh: le atmosphere around (ays lis perfumed. If it & is sown at intervals \ | during the spring }and early sump er j it will be in blocm | until killed by frost.
| Seeds sown im au- tumn will bloom |}early in spring.
Hardy annual; per- Ss a= = ennial, if protected.
| One foot high. MICNONETTE MACHET.
Reseda Odorata—‘Sweet Mignonette)—Large flow- ering. Per oz. 25e; pkt..5c.
Golden Queen—Is a mass of golden yellow when in flower. Oz. 50c; pkt. 5c.
Machet—A variety of very dwarf, vigorous growth with massive spikes of delicious)y-scented red flowers; THE BEST OF ALL SORTS FOR POTS. Pkt. 10c.
MORNING GLORY.
The best known and most popular annual climber we possess. The seeds germinate so readily that they can be grown in the garden any place where the plants are needed. Supply sup- portearly,eithercord, wire or brush. The flowers Open very early in the morning, and close as soon as the sun becomes warm. Major—MorningGlory
—Climber; mixed.
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Dwarf Morning Glory —Beautiful, showy plants, rich colored fiowers. Hardy an- 8&8 nual. Mixed. Pkt. 5. §
MOON FLOWER.
Beautiful climbers
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Flowers of graceful form, very largeand pure white. They are good for the greenhouse, and es pecially good fo verandas, trellis stumps, arbors, etc Start plants in th« housein March. 10 ft. Tender annual Grandiflora—Pkt. 16
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Half hardy annuals. Flowers of all different shades of yellow and red. The dwarf are round headed plants about a foot high, and make very
PHLOX DRUMMONDIT.
The Phlox Drummondii,for a splendid mass of colors ‘and a constant display, is not excelled by any other annual or perennial. It has every desirable quality for this purpose. The colors range from the purest white to the deepest blood-purple or crim- son. Seed may be sown in in the open groundin May, or in a hot-bed or cold frame earlier; and during the sum- mer and autumn they make amost brilliant bed of showy, yet delicate flowers. A good
ribbon bed of Phlox isa most dazzling sight, and thereis nothing socheap. Setthe plants a foot
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fine beds for the garden. The seed pods and foot
stalks, gathered green, and pickled in vinegar, - |
resemble capers. A bed of Dwarf Nasturtiums is very brilliant and attractive. Hardy annual; one foot high. The Tropzolum Majus are our pret- — tiest and best climbers; blooms more freely than ©
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TOM THUMB, OR DWARF SORTS.
King of Tom Thumbs—Intense scarlet flowers; q
dark foliage? PRG anos cece veda eel OC aE Wellow--PRt oe co cicero tia) einen nn ls une se en eee Be Mixed—Many varieties 4% oz. 10c; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c
MAJUS, OR TALL NASTURTIUMS.
Yellow, Scarlet, Crimson, Dunnett’s Orange— Each WEL PE tis. Go Ce eee en see aie lM une e Sl eee Ca Mixed—Many sorts; % 0z. 10; oz. 20c; pkt.......
PRIMULA (cHINESE PRIMROSE).
Charming profuse blooming plants, indispensa ble for winter and spring decorations in the house. Sow in February or March, in light, sandy soil, slightly covered and kept. moist. Transplant as soon as the second leaves appear, and shift plants as they grow.
White—Single, large flowering, fringed. Pkt.. 25 Bright Red—Large, flowering, fringed. Pkt.... 25 Single Mixed Colors—First quality. Pkt........ 25 -
apart. PHLOX DRUMMONDI!I GRANDIFLORA.
This class is much larger than the common kind, both in the fower and plant. We offer a fine col- lection of brilliant shades. Pkt. 5c.
NEW STAR PHLOX.
(CUSPIDATA.)
The center of each petal runs out into a point one-quarter to one-third of an inch beyond the edge, which gives the flowers a regular star-like form. This variety is of compact habit and bears large umbels of flowers. The beautiful velvety florets, run- ning through shades of scarlet, pink, violet, salmon and white, produces an effect not excelled by any other flower. Pkt. 10c.
POPPIES.
Showy and ornamental plants with large flowers of brilliant colors. Very attractive in large beds, clumps and mixed borders. They are of very easy culture, and succeed in any garden soil; theseed should be sown where it is to remain, as they do not stand transplanting. Two feet. Hardy annual.
Double—Splendid double flowers; mixed colors. 5¢e
The Shirely—This beautiful new single Poppy runs in colors from purest white through the most delicate shades of rose, pink and carmine to deep crimson. Very interesting to watch the flowers Weigh Pkt.. c
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sin bloom during the early rains. To have good flowers the plants should be he eat is,and make a rapid gro.
have the plant
largest fiowers. The following varieties and col elsewhere, regardless of cost.
No one can offer better stock, although their prices may
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We do not hesitate € to recommend them with the
The Pansy is a popular flower with florists and amateurs, giving abundance of bloom until after s:vere frosts, enduring our hard winters with safety, and greeting us in the earliest spring with @ profusion of bright blossoms. Pansy seed may be sown in the hot-bed or open ground; if sown in the spring, get it in 3 as early aS possible, so as to
sown in October tl will iower in early spring. wth. ‘Young plants givethe ctions are secured from specialties in Europe and
greatest confidence.
be higher. At the prices quoted we give
pberal sized packets, according to the quality of the seed.
LORS ye Sas 7 A a ee ere 5 —. of the Blacks—The darkest Pansy known. | Kt ee a a a a a a ee 10 Silver Margined—Extra fine. Pkt................. 5 Snow Queen (Snow Flake)—Satiny white, light | toe tk gee al) eee oe a en ee 5) a tes Ty SE ee ree ee 5 | Yellow Gem—Pure yellow; very fine. Pkt. .10} Dark Purpie—Rich purple; very fine. Pkt....... 5 Mahogany Colored—A very fine variety. Pkt. 5
Striped and Mottled—A lovely class, of various eS : ee aee e 10 |
Red Flowered Victoria—A new color among Pan- sies, deep claret red. They come very true from seed. Pkt
Bronze Colored—Very good. Pkt
Good Quality, Mixed—Oz. $1.50; pkt....... ....... 5 |
Large Flowering—Very fine mixed, embracing all the arg colors of German Pansies. Oz. $3.00; pkt.. wrertrs
Livingston’ s “Superb Mixture—This truly “su- perb”’ mixture has been produced by careful selection, and combining of a number of high priced collections grown by specialists, and we feel confidentitis simply impossible to excel it. It eombines al] that is good in other mix- tures, Oz. 310.00; pkt
NEW GIANT PANSIES.
Giant Trimardeau—Altogether distinct and beau- tiful; the fowers are larger than any hitherto produced. An endless variety of beautiful shades. Mixed. Pkt ae eee I
Giant Yellow (Trimardeau)—The pe hehaigs are of
gigantic size; a bright golden yel , spotted
with black-in center. Pkt.........-.......22..--- 20 Giant White (Trimardeau)—A very beautiful
new Pansy, with purpleeye. Pkt. 23
Giant Odier | Five-blotched)—A beautiful strain of various colored, large, handsome, perfect formed flowers: dark spot on each petal.”PkKt. 23
Bugnot’s Superb Blotched (Mixed)—This is a very large flowering race, in which the plants are vigorous, with short stalks bearing well above the foliage; large flowers of brilliant and va- ried coloring. .23 If you want several kinds of Pansies don’t for-
| get to take advantage of discounts. See page 37.
| PORTULACA (nose moss).
Makes a dazziing display of beauty, many hued, highly colored. Are in bloom from about the first hy July till frost. Plant in open ground, after it
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has become warm, in light, sandy soil, and in a dry situation. Bed should be exposed to the sun. Tender annual.
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DOUBLE PORTULACA.
Finest Single Mixed—Many beautifulsorts. Pkt. 5 Double Rose-Flowered—Perfectly double, of many brilliant colors, as well as striped. Mite d COlOER i e kitesiwecie theese mele sieieyesie cosa Ce
PETUNIA.
for massing in beds. ration of bloom and easy culture will always ren- der them welcome and popular. They do well sown in open border in the spring, or by sowing in hot-bed they come earlier into bloom. Be careful not to cover the small seeds too deeply. Hardy annual; 1% feet high.
inimitable Blotched and Striped, Single Pkt. ..... Be Finest Mixed Single—Firet quality. Pkt......... 5e
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PINK (DIANTHUS).
All this beautiful class of pinks are hardy, and will flower the seeond season if not allowed to
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flower too freely the first season. Sow in a hot bed,
transplant to six inches apart. If not kept too
warm, are useful for house plants. Double vari-
eties mixed produce flowers as large as the Oar
nation or Picotee. Hardy annual.
enna or Indian Pink (double) — Superb mixed. ct :
Imperial Pink (more double than the China Pink) mre dls PRL se eee oe ee ae ECR cea Double Japan Pink—Very beautiful; mixed col- ors in great variety. Onefoot. Pkt........ or
SENSITIVE PLANT.
A really pretty plant, and affords a great deal of amusement. A plant or two reserved for the house will afford a great deal of pleasure during the winter. Start a young plant in a pot, and plunge the pot in the earth to the rim, removing it to the house in autumn. Pkt. 5c. :
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(DIANTHUS BARBATUS )
A very beautiful class of plants of extreme rich-
ness and diversity of color. The varieties have
been greatly improved of late years. One and one-half feet. Hardy perennials. Fine Mixed—All colors. Pkt. ........66........ Be
SNAPDRAGON.
The Antirrhinum, or Snapdragon, is an old fa- vorite border plant, with curiously shaped flow- ers, with a finely marked throat. They have been much improved and now are really magnificent flowers. They will blossom the first season from seed sown in the spring. Twofeet high. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 5c.
PLANT FOOD MAKES PLANTS GROW. SWEET PEAS.
Sweet Peas have crept into the popular heart in a remarkable manner of late years. Society has taken them up, and they are receiving as much at- tention at the hands of florists as any other flower. It is now at the high tide of popular favor, and deservedly so, as there is none more beautiful and fragrant. It is one of the few flowers that needs no company; so beautiful is it that any other flower detracts from its grace and simplicity. In the garden it needs to be alone, have plenty of room and given good support. The best support is coarse wire netting, about five feet in height, and in good rich soil they will climb still higher.
The Best Method cf Cultivating Sweet Peas.
Sow the seed in deep furrows, the bottom of which should be at least five inches below the level of the soil. Cover the seed only one inch, after which the furrow is still four inches deep. When the plants are two or three inches high, fillin an- other inch or so around the plants, always leaving a portion of the plant above the surface. Continue drawing the soil into the furrow as the plants grow, finally leaving a slight depression at the
base of the plants, so the water, either from a
shower or watering, will go directly to the roots, thoroughly soaking the soil. They must not be
allowed to get dry. As dry and hot weather ap- |
proaches, cover the soil along the row with plenty of old leaves, straw or hay, to assist in retaining an even moisture and temperature for the roots.
Sow very early, even if all the frost is not yet out -
of the ground; say about last of March for Iowa, and proportionately early north or south. Sow the seeds about an inch apart in the row, and five feet between rows. Let rows stand north and south, if possible. Set wire netting or bushes to climb on early, and transplant while young, plants to fillup gaps in the row, should any occur. Pre- pare soil thoroughly in spring, using a liberal quality of old, well rotted manure. A dressing of bone meal, applied after plants are well up, will sustain growth and bloom late in the season. Cut blooms every day. Remove all seed-pods as fast
as they appear, to prolong the blooming season.
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NEW SWEET PEA, +CUPID*|
UNLIKE ALL OTHERS, GROWS ONLY FIVE INCHES HIGH.
All seedsmen, florists and others, who have seen it growing. pronounce it the floral wonder of the age. Adwarf Sweet Pea has never been known, but CUPID is a dwarf Sweet Pea, coming true from seed every time. Its fragrance is equal to any of Eckford’s favorites. The flow- ers are large as any. and of great sub- stance. Two or three blossoms are borne on the end of each stem, and all open about the same time, so that in picking it is not necessary to waste any unopened buds.
The deep green foliage, in contrast with the waxy white blooms, has the effect of making the blooms seem whiter than snow itself. Cupid Sweet Peas sown two feet apart will meet be- tween the rows and form a yore of emerald green and white —a sight to de ” wers White, behold. One plant in a twelve-inch pot NEW DWARF SWEET PEA CUPID Flowers te just fills the top of the pot; and if grown in a si X-| the hottest part of the day and watered in the eve- inch pot it wil! hang over the sides in a very grace-| ning it will add to the size and beauty of the blos- ful manner. It will prove just the plant for the| soms. Set plants one foot apart. border. Nothingcan excel it for floral designs.| Dwarf German Ten Weeks--Large flowering
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and for butten-hole bouquets it will share popu-| double. Seed saved from pot-grown plants. larity with the Violet, Rose or Carnation. It has| Pure White, Brilliant Rose, Crimson, Pur- the beauty, the fragrance, and it’s a Sweet Pea.| ple, and Choice Mixed. Each 10 Cts. per
Per packet, 15c: two packets, 25c. | package. Any three for 25 cts.
Butterfly—White, laced with lavender blue. Pkt.| New White Perfection (Cut and come again)—Of Be; 0z. 10c: 34 Ib. 25e. | very branching habit, about eighteen inches
Painted Lady — Rose and white, the old-fashioned high. Almost a perpetualbloomer from June to
pink Sweet Pea. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 44 Ib. 25c. | November, if sown earl Flowers of purest Boreatton —A very fine pea, with bold, stout fow-| white, very large and perfectform. The oftener ers: deep maroon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10ce; 4 Ib. 25c. | euntthe better. Pkt. 13c. Queen of England — Grand pure white flowers, of |
extra large size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; +4 1b. 25c. i VERBENA. Scarlet—Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; ¥4 lb. 25c. py Blanche Ferry — New large flowering, beautiful, | perfect in form and sweetest of all. Pkt. 5c; oz. | 10e; 4% Ib. 2c. Carmine Invincible—A beautiful bright color. Pkt. | 5c; oz. 10c. ' Craw a Peace of Prussia—Bright blush. Pkt. 5c; | oz. 3 Isa Eckford—White, suffused with pink. Pkt. 5c; | oz. | Emily Henderson—‘‘Pure white, lustrous as satin.” i !
Flowers of remarkable substance, borneon long, stiff stems, and are very large. Plant robust, branching, producing an abundance of bloom. Very early, and remains a long time in bearing. Very fragrant. Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; 44 |b. 30c; Ib. 7de.
Eckford’s New Hybrid—When properly grown are almost double the size of the ordinary varieties, of perfect form. Also has combinations in mark- ings and colorings heretofore unknown in this exquisite flower. Mixed, saved from choice named and unnamed varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 4% lb. 20e; Ib. 50c. :
SALVIA.
Splendens (Scarlet Sage)—-Most gorgeous plants, with spikes of intensely scarlet flowers. The | flower spikes measure from ten to twelve inches | in length, and there are as many as two hundred spikes on a well-grown plant. They continue to flower profusely allsummer. Pkt. 10c.
NEW MAMMOTH VERBENA.
STOCKS. No plant is more generally cultivated or more
The Stocks have been favorites for years, but of | eagerly sought after than the Verbena, and no late they have been greatly improved, so that they | plant excels itfor masses in beds on the lawn. are now almost indispensable where fine display | Seedings are stronger and more vigorous than is wanted. They are not only beautiful, but very | plants from cuitings, and are usually fragrant, fragrant. They can be sown in the open ground | especially the light colore. The seeds sprout or in the hot-bed, but transplanting must be done| very unevenly, some not coming up for six when plants are quite small. If shaded during| weexs after others. They flower perfeetly well
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from seed sown in spring. If started in the house
in pots or shallow boxes in winter, they will bloom
sooner. Transplant as fast as plants are two inches high, two feet apart each way. Tender per- ennial trailer.
New Mammoth--This distinct and superb class of Verbenas isa remarkable improvement on the other varieties. It produces flowers of enor- mous size, the florets being fully one inch in diameter, with clearly defined margins and white eyes. Our illustration, which is about one-half natural size, represents extremely well the size, fine form and delicate shading of this magnifi- cent flower. Our seed is saved from the finest flowers only and will not fail to produce the best
results. Mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c. Scarlet Defiance--True deep scarlet. Pkt........ 10 Pure White—Quite true. Pkt........ 0 -..... 0... 0 Striped Varieties—Inclined to sport. Pkt........ 10
Verbena Hybrida—Choicest mixed, saved only from the most beautiful named flowers. Pkt. 15 Pine Mixed—-Pk tec: esa ee ae 5
ZINNIA.
The Zinnia is a brilliant annual and general favorite, its splendid double flowers rivaling in beauty, size and form moderate sized Dahlias. They bloom until frost sets in.
Aiba—Double pure white, dwarf and compact.
Large Flowering—Finest double mixed, many BRACES aANnGg Colors. (PK tet eek sce eee eee 5
Miscellaneous List of Flower Seeds.
The following list of Hower seeds are some of the best known, and hardly need be described. Owing to lack of space we have only given in this condensed form.
Select 35 cts. worth of flower seed for 25c. PET. ABRONIA—Trailing habit. Mixed colors...... 5 ASPERULA—Adapted for bouquets; bright blue. Azurea'Setosa.: gee eee ee RA 5 ADONIS—Scearlet fio s;handsome. Mixed... 5 te: gles (Mountain Fringe)—Attractive climb- PRAT ciao eueae eee ac ete AGROSTEMMA Pretty for edgings. Rosea.... 5 ANAGALIS—Adapted for borders or rockeries. Mixed. ... é ah 5 ALONSIA—For ‘mixed beds. Linfolia............ “10 ’ AMMOBIUM—A good everlastiag. AMARANTHUS—Handsome foliage. All kinds ITRERO Od Se sa Ta A SNe Ghee s tlel State sah eccna More 5 sik Shy —A beautiful everlasting. Mix’d 5 BALSAM APPLE—Very curious vine and fruit. 5 CALLIRHOE-—Rich velvet purple blossoms, white CVE MIKES. ee ss So ates: as elnya cess Se To 5 CENTRANTHUS-—Beautiful for masses or bor- ders. Mixed COLUMBINE (Aquilegia) —Beautiful in form and color. Mixed CATCHFLY—Free flowering; red, rose, pink- like blossoms. Mixed CANARY BIRD FLOWER -— A beautiful climber. Yellow blossom................ COL PING IS prety free blooming, hardy an- 5
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Pearl—Pure white; valuable for flor- TRUS Ue ce iO ae IA Uk co ee ere Tate 10 DAHLIA—Large late flower. Double mixed:....10 DIGITALIS (Foxglove)—Handsome ornamental Piamts. SMX. ae a meri a ne aaa aay 5 EUPHORBIA—An ornamental leaved plant. Variegata.. . 5 EVENING PRIMROSE—Fine flowering plants, Open in evening. Lamarkiana................. EUTOKA—FExcellent for cutting. Viscida GY PSOPHILA-—Small white flowers, for bouquets. EVE RaANS. eset h eer, Oe ic UR ee eee mee oe 5 GODETIA—Free and constant bloomer. Mixed. 5 GILIA—Finely cut foliage. Celestial blue blos- BOHIS: MIX OGS EE OA Cea toa Cae ee Meee eRe 5 pea RE ier anes retains shape and COLO MEIXOOS saa etka een te ia ee ale 5 GAILLARDIA—Very large showy flowers. stant bloomers. Mixed.......
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HIBISCUS—Flowers cream colored, purple cen- Tter. TATRICANUS Reh. ee een any | ae ee 5 HELICHRYSUM-—A very fine everlasting flower. PUNO eR Se ES ONG Uh co eee el ea 5 HYACINTH BEAN-—A slendid climber; purple and lilac flowers. Mixed 5 LINUM—A good bedding plant; siege eb scarlet: flowers.: \RUBFUM:. ...00c2he. J cree dee 5 LUPINUS (‘Lupins)—Long. graceful spikes of bloom: ‘rich colors: Mixed. cc...) week eee eee LEPTOSIPHON--Good for marginal beds and borders?) MIX Hees So ee ee Ca LARKSPUR—Beautiful spikes of double flowers in many. colors: Mixed: (os). te ee LANTANA—A bush covered with blossoms, fol- lowéd by. berries: Mixed: 22. 3280. 4 Sees: 5 MIMULUS (Monkey Flower)—Beautiful spotted blossoms. Fine mixed. 10 MAURANDIA —A delicate climber, with small fowerse MIXede SVN: AOS en See es MOURNING BRIDE (Scahiosa) Handsome NOWErs Very iSWEetas Ae seiet cue he see ey eee 5 NEMOPHILA (Love Grove)—For border or pot culture; flowers exquisite. Mixed y 5 NOLANA Trailing plant; for baskets,rock-work and beds. Mixed.. 5 ORNAMENTAL GRASSES--Mixed. ; large pkt. 10e. RHODANTHE Fine for winter bouquets. Mixed 5 SUNFLOWER, Dwarf Double—A good plant for SCTECINS |. 0G. ey ose OR ee oh Oe 5 SUNFLOWER, Mammoth Russian-Largest; most productive: a ae Re een eae he SALPIGLOSIS (Velvet Flower)—Rich colored, funnel-shaped flowers. Mixed 5 SCHIZANTHUS—Bright colors; useful for bou-
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cultivation. MIxed 2.03002 ae eee 10 SEDUM (Stone a ee pemeraion hanging
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VIOLET For border or rock work; requires shade: | Blues iis sok SA Sees aoe ates THUNBERGIA—Trailing plant, for hanging bas- kets, vases. €te.c) MIXEG 6 2 Seen eee 5 WHITLAVIA—A good plant for baskets, vases or pots. Mixed........ .... Boss XERANTHEMUM—An everlasting, of neat, ‘com- pact habit,” Mixed. Soy ss0). | eee ee 5
Should you receive any extra copy of this Cata- Iogue and do not have use for it, please hand to a friend who may want Seeds. Some of our best orders are received in this way.
SUMMER FLOWERING at BULBS
The summer flower ing bulbs and roots for spring planting are inexpensive, very easily grown, re- quire searcely any care, and produce some of the most showy and beautiful of all summer and autumn flowers. There are but few flowers that can compare with the brilliant spikes of the Glad- iolus or flowers of the Dahlia, the elegance of the Lily, the purity and fragrance of the Tuberose, the stately Cannas or the tropical foliage of the Caladium. Nothing gave us more genuine Satis- faction the past season than a large bed of Glad- iolus. There were some of them in constant bloom for weeks. Large bunches were cut for the vase ana given away to friends. Before hard frosts the bulbs must be taken up and stored away in some place secure from frost until spring.
To encourage the more extensive use of Bulbs, we have made up the following collections. cheap as to be worthless. vigorous bulbs will be sent in every col- lection.
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25 CENT COLLECTION. 10 Fine Bulbs for 25 Cents.
2 fragrant Cinnamon vines. 1 large leaved Caladium. 6 Gladiolus, all different. 1 Tuberose Dwarf Pearl.
WORTH AT RETAIL 50 CENTS.
Our Rard Times Price only 25c.
Three of these Collections, 60c.
~_Livingston’s “Hard Times” Bulb Collections,
35 CENT COLLECTION. 15 Choice Bulbs for 35 Cents.
5 beautiful Madeira vines, waxy leaved. 1 Amaryliis, velvet crimson flowers. 6 Gladiolus; gorgeous, all different. 3 Dwarf; pearl white; double Tuberoses.
WORTH 75 CENTS LIST PRICE.
Our Hard Times Price only 35c.
Three of these Collections, 90Oc.
Al Bulbs sent prepaid unless otherwise noted.
AMARYLLIS.
Lily shaped flowers of great beauty.
Formosissima (Jacopran Lity) — Flowers are of deep crimson ; color very striking. Each 15c; 2for 25c.
BOSTON OR JAPAN IVY. (AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI.)
The finest climber we know, trainingover walls, | as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, cover- |
' ing it smoothly and densely with overlapping |
leaves, which form a perfect mat of foliage. The | color is a fresh deep green in summer, and takes | on in the fall the brightest autumn colors. It likes @ rich soil, and makes a growth of about four | feet the first season, and six to eight feet each succeeding year; requires a slight protection in winter in our climate.~ Small plants, each, lic; doz. $1 50; strong plants, each, 30c; doz. $3.00.
LARGE FLOWERING FRENCH CANNAS.
LARCE FLOWERING FRENCH CANNA,.
| These are noted for great beauty and size of flower, as well as handsome foliage.
Madam Crozy—This grand new sort has flowers double the size of Gladioli spikes; are of deepest vermillion red, with a distinct gold border. They are almost constantly in bloom, and excel all others in size of individual flowers. rounded petals are each a thing of beauty. 15 cts.; two for 25 cts.
Star of 91—Height three feet; foliage green; flowers glowing, orange-scarlet; petals broad,
The large Each
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faintly banded wiih golden yellow; very free flow- ering. Each 15 cents.
Florence Vaughan—A striking, yellow, spotted Canna. It is lemon-yellow, spotted with bright red; free bloomer; has large spikes of flowers; fo- liage light green. Each 25 cts.
CINNAMON VINE.
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This beautiful climber nossesses the rare qual- ity of emitting from its flowers the delightful odor of the cinnamon. It is perfectly hardy, the stem dying down every autumn, but growing up again so rapidly in the spring as to completely cover any trellis or arbor in the season. It is as easily eultivated as the Maderia Vine, has no insect ene- mies, and is not affected by drouth; and, with its beautiful, heart-shaped leaves, bright green pecu- liar foliage, and clusters of delicate white flowers, it is one of the most desirable climbers in cultiva- tion. Each, 5c; 6 for 25¢e; dozen, 50c.
CLEMATIS VINES.
The Clematis must have a sunny location and good culture. Dig the ground deep. make it rich, and water whenever needed.
Jackmanii — Large, rich, deep purple flowers. A very popular sort everywhere. Very hardy, but does best if given some protection. Strong plants, that will bloom some this season. Each, 50c and 75c. [Clematis continued on next page.}
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CLEMATIS VINE—Continued.
Miss Bateman — Pure white, with chocolate-col- ored anthers, making a striking contrast. Miss Bateman makes a nice one to go with Jack- manii. Each, 50¢ and 75c.
One plant each of Jackmanii and Miss Bateman, $1, CALADIUM (&LEPHANT’S EAR).
Caladium—A beautiful, large showy feliage plant; immense leaves, frequently four feet by two and one-half feet. Plant often attains a height of five feet, the immense leaves producing a tropi- eal effect. Small bulbs, each, 15¢; medium, each, 25¢; extra large, each, 50c.
DAHLIAS.
The Dahlia has always been a favorite for au- tumnal flowering. The Aowers are large. sym- metrical and perfect, the colors so brilliant and varied that they will always be popular. They should be set out three feet apart, after all danger of frost is over; and during winter placed in a eoul cellar and not allowed to freeze. Support the plants by tying to stakes. Our collection of mixed double include the best and most desirable colors and shades. Ready about April Ist.
Glowing Coal—Clear, deep scarlet; very double. Each 20 cts.
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Golden Bedder—Pure yellow. Each 20 cts.
Camelliaeflora—One of the finest whites; very large. Each 20 cts.
Double, All Colors, Mixed —Each 15 cts.
GLADIOLUS.
The Gladiolus is one ofthe most showy and attractive of the sum- mer flowering bulbs. Tis varieties are nu- merous, hardy and easy of culture. They thrive in almost any good soil; plant where they will get plenty of sunlight; set the bulbs six to eight inches apart, large ones fourinches deep, small ones two inches deep; make an early planting, as soon as the ground gets warm and dry, and additional plant- ings every three weeks until the mid- dle of Jun- for a suc- eession. Its flowers are borne in tall dense spikes, and in every Shade of deli- eate, rich and bril- For cut flowers in vases, for house and table decorations, no flow- er iS more beautifyl and none so lasting. The bulbs we offer are of the finest quality, and no better mixtures can be had where fine colors and distinct markings are desired. At the100 price we do not prepay charges.
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Red, of various shades............ 3 a yemann (5() Wihite:and Light. ioe kn oe ks 5 50 3.50 Wellow Shades io. kos 6 60 4.50 Striped and Variegated............ 5 50 3.50
ink, various shades.............. 5 50 3.50 ELT Ee UME TR Sree Wee ogi a es 5 60 4.50 Pine MIXED eae a ei poe xe 3 25 1.25 Extra Fine Mixed...) 02260.062.2.. 4 35 1.50
emoine’s Hybrid Mixed.......... 6 4.50
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to invest in a dozen or more of Cladiolus bulbs.
Send us an order for Bulbs. You will not
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LILIES.
Auratum (Gold Band Lilies of Ja- pan)--Large white flower, each petal marked with wide gold band, spotted with maroon. Free bloomer and eonsidered by many the best of . all. Finé bulbs, each 25¢c; doz. $3.
Album — Lovely pure white Lily, slightly tinted with pink at the tips of the petal. Each 25c.
AURATUM. ‘
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Rubrum—Rose white, spotted with crimson. Each -3 doz. 2.50.
red ~putted with black. Each lic; doz. 31.50. Wallacei—Clear buff.spotted with black ; 25c each.
TUBEROSE BULBS.
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beau- tiful of the summer flowering bulbs. The flowers are waxy white and the sweetest scented flower that grows. The growing plant is fond of light and heat, and must have full sunlight when bed- ded. aud plenty of water aft-r it begins to grow freely, but not too much wat-r when first started; and should not be planted outside before April Ist. The bulbs may be planted at intervals of a week or So, to give a succession of bloom.
EXCELSIOR DWARF PEARL.
Flowers large size; very double; stem two to three feet. Bulbs are large and vigorous.
Small Size Bulbs—Plenty large enough to bloom. each 3c; six for 1l5e; doz. 30c.
Medium Sized Bulbs—Each 6c; three for lic; doz.
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Tigrinum (Single Tiger Lily)—Hardy; orange- | tail trade.
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50c. By exp. (purchaser’s expense) doz. 35c 5100, #2.
Mammoth Bulbs—Especially selected for our re- Each 10c; three for 20e; doz. 75e. By express at purchaser’s expense, three for 15c; doz. 60c; 100, 33.00.
MADERIA, OR MEXICAN VINE.
A very rapid growing vine, having glossy-green leaves of leathery texture, remaining so through- out the entire season. We have used this splendid climber at our house for a number of years, and under all conditions the leaves first forming near the ground have remained fresh and bright until frost. The delicate and very fragrant little blos- soms appear in numervus clusters during the lat- ter part of summer, and when in full bloom there is nothing more beautiful or fragrant. If you have never grown this old favorite, or have run out of tubers, let us send you some of our own growing. Vigorous bulbs, each 5c; three for 10c; doz. 25c; 100 by express at your expense, $1.25.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
The plants which we send out are from our best stocks, and we think fully equal toany seed +tocks we have as regards quality. Should you fail with your plants, or find you will be short, let us have your order. Wesend plants only by express, and do not care to accept orders for less than $1.00 worth at a time.
Cabbage, Early — Ready about April10th. Early Waketield, Early Summer, etc. Per 100, 50c; per 1,000, $3.50.
Cabbage, Late — Ready about June lst. Premium Flat butch, Drumhead, ete. Per 100, 40c; per 1,000, $2.00.
Cauliflower—Ready about May Ist. Early Snow- ball, Early Erfurt. Per 100, £1.00; per $1,000, $7.00.
Celery—Ready about May Iat. White Plume, Golden Heart, etc. Per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $4.00. After June 20. per 1,000. $3.00.
Egg Plant—Ready about May Ist. proved, per 100, $1.00.
Pepper— Ready about May Ist. Ruby King, Bull Nose, Sweet Mountain, Cayenne. Per 100, 7d5c. Tomato—Ready about May Ist. Dwarf Champion,
Livingston’s Beauty, Perfection, Stone, ete. Per
100, 75¢c; per 1,000, $5.00.
Sweet Potato—Ready about May ist. Yellow Jer- sey, Yellow Nansemond. Per 100, 25c; 1,000, $2.00.
New York In-
bo postpaid, lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 45c.
LIVINGSTON’S FARM SEEDS.
Nothing is of greater importance to the country in general, and to the western portion in particu- lar, than its seed stocks of farm seeds. Iowa is at present the leading agricultural state of the coun- try, and is no doubt producing not only the finest crops both as to quality and size, but the sEED ®TOCKS are certainly the best that can be produced. We are not so far north as to prohibit a wide range of crops, and yet far enough north so that we can justly claim to furnish the always de- sirable **northern grown" seeds. Obnoxious weeds. so prevalent in other sections, have not as oe given us much trouble. We aim to put all farm seed stocks in prime condition for seeding, and tis rarely, if ever, we have a complaint.
Prices are Constantly changing on most varieties of farm seeds, so please to write tor them at anytime, stating quantities you Can use, and we will cheerfully reply by next mail. NOT NECESSARY f to send stamp for reply.
BUCKWHEAT.
Should be sown about the middle of June, broadcast, using from three to four pecks to the acre.
New Japanese—This new sort has proven much earlier and more productive than, any other variety. Some have told usit yields fifty-five bushels to the acre where three to four pecks aresown. The grains are very large and of rich brown color. By mail, paid, lb. 20c; 3 Ibs. 50c.
Silver Hull—A very good and popular va- riety; the grain is of a light gray color, is rounder than the common variety, has a much thinner husk, matures earlier, and yields a half more to the acre. By mail,
~Common—At market price.
FLAX SEED. Common—Choice for sowing; market price.
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MANGEL WURZEL, OR COW BEETS.
They should be sown in drills two or three feet apart, and thinned out to twelven or fifteen inches in the rows. The long varieties are best suited to deep soil, and the globe varieties succeed better than the long sorts on sandy soil. They are excellent food for cows, to increase fiow of milk, and keep stock in healthy condition during
season when only dry food is used.
Lane's Imperial Sugar.
Best of all sug“r beets. An improved French va- riety, obtained by careful ‘selection. Is hardier, more productive, and containing a greater per cent of sugar than the or- dinary variety. Used for makiug sugar and feed- ing stock. Oz.5dc; 4 lb. 15¢; lb. 50c.
YELLOW GLOBE.
Itis thought by manv to be better for feeding cows, aS itis said to im- part a rich color to the milk. Oz: 5e4 14 Ib. 15c; lb. 50c.
GOLDEN TANKARD.
New and distinct vari- ety; contains more sugar
COLDEN TANKARD. and less water than any kind in cultivation; deep yellow aud exceedingly productive. 15¢; 1b. 50c.
Oz. 5e;, 14 lb.
GIANT LONG RED.
Roots of mammoth size, smooth and regular; one of the finestin cultivation. Our stock of this is equal to any of the so-called ‘‘ Imp. Mammoth,” ‘“«Prize,’’ ** Colossal,”’ Oz. 5c; 144. 1b. 15¢; 1b. 50c.
Five pounds of one or more kinds of mangel wur- zel or sugar beet for $1.75.
etc.
LIVINGSTON’S MAMMOTH
ARTICHOKES.
A fine white variety, produc- ing large crops of this truly excellent root for hog food; it is also good for cattle, horses and sheep. It increases flow of milk when fed to cows. They are made into pickles; can be eaten raw, and are cooked by some. They are, however, of greatest value used as hog food. They are the cheapest and healthiest hog food grown. The hogs simply help them- selves, and save the trouble, time and hard work of digging. If left in the ground they do not hurt- by any amount of freezing and thawing, so you can turn inthe hogs on them in the fallor spring; in the fall, in Giant Long Red. this latitude, about October Ist is proper time. -When they begin to sprout in the spring the hogs should: be removed, as they will soon destroy them. If at any time you wish to de- stroy them from a piece of ground, let them sprout in the spring to about one foot high, then plow under or turn in hogs, and there will not be many left. The ground should be used first year in hoed erops. They can be planted spring or fall. Cut tubers same as potatoes, only smaller; plant in rows 3% feet apart, 18 inches in the row.
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Plow | not paid, 10 lbs. 60c; 40 lbs. $2.00..
deep; plant shallow, about two inches; cultivate | same as corn first season; they don’t need it after the first season. They yield 500 to 1000 bushels to the acre. Drouth does not seem to affect them but very little, if any. Lb. 25¢c, postpaid. Pk. 50c; bu. $1.25; 5 bu. (enough for an acre) for $5.00.
-KAFFIR CORN.
White Kaffir Corn—It grows from four to five feet high, making a straight, upright growth. Ithasa stalky stem, with numerous wide leaves. The stalks keep green and are brittle and juicy, not hardening like other varieties of sorghum, making excellent “fodder, either green or dried, which is highly relished by cattle, horses and mules. The seed heads form at the top of each stalk, and as soon as these show the grain well, the joints next below the top sends up shoots, which yield the second seed heads. For the grain sow in rows three feet apart, three to five pounds of seed to the acre. For fodder. sow % bushel to 1 bushel, either broadeast or in drills. Per lb. 15c, postpaid. By express or freight, 10 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $2.50.
Red Kaffir Corn—This grows taller than the White; the stalks are slenderer, but more juicy and very leafy. The heads are long, slender, com- pact and grow erect; they measure from one to two feet: The seed is red, smaljer than that of the White, and rather hard and brittle. This variety is one of the best drought resisters among all the non-saccharine Sorghums. It does well on poor land and yields well. Itripensa little earlier than the White variety, and yields much heavier. It is highly recommended by the Kansas Agricultural College, at Manhattan. Per lb. 15c, postpaid. By express or freight, 10 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $2.50.
BROOM CORN.
Improved Evergreen—The favorite sort. The brush is fine and of good length. Yields well and does not turn red in the field before cutting, being a@ green variety of brush. Bu. $1.50. |
Dwarf Broom Corn—Grows from three to four feet high, having straight, smooth brush. Is prin- cipally used in making whisks and brushes. Bu.
<atin Early Japan—Lb. 20c; 3 lbs. for 50c, post- paid.
SUGAR CANE.
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The best thing for fodder ever tried, Sow late in season, about same time as Millet; it makes an enormous crop. Stock love it and grow fat. The following kinds are best for sugar and molasses making:
Early Amber—This is a popular sort, coming. earliest of all, makes finest quality of beautiful amber syrup and good sugar. :
Early Orange—Especially adapted to the South; ~ comes about ten days later than Early Amber.
Fodder Cane—Makes an immense yield. Sow at rate of about 50 lbs. to the acre.
POP CORN: " Queen’ s Golden—It grows about 6 feet in height, » :
and bears 8 or 4 ears to a stalk. 2
Smooth White—A very nice selection of our com- mon market variety.
Rice Pop—No better nor more popular variety for popping purposes; grains pointed.
Prices of any of the above Pop Corns—By mail, postpaid, 1 oz. 5¢e: 1 Ib. 20c; 21bs. 35e. By express,
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Seeds in Large Quantity.
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LIVINGSTON’S SEED POTATOES.
EXTRA EARLY OHIO.
We offer none but the best and most popular leading varieties, and none but what we know to be good. Many of the new sorts coming out annually contain no merit whatever over the old standard varieties. We select a few of the best and most distinct kinds, and offer them only. We book orders at any time, and fill them in rotation just as soon, in our judgment, as the weather will permit. Customers will oblige by stating about what time they would like to have them. We ship quantities of a peck and upwards at purchaser’s expense. By mail, postpaid, we will send one pound 30 cents; three pounds of any one kind, 75 cents.
Extra Early Ohio—Undoubtedly the earliest | tened; the skin white; also the flesh; of superior potato grown. Hundreds ciuim to be earlier and | quality. Matures medium late. The yield is very hundreds have failed to come up to the scratch | large and uniform. Pk. 30c; bu. $1.00; bbl. $2.50. when tested. You can always dig an Early Ohio | The Bonanza—A splendid medium late sort, es- just a few days sooner than any other variety, and | pecially desirable for main crop. Large oblong, these few days often mean a good many dollars to! slightly flattened; skin smooth, rose color; eyes the market gardener who is lucky enough to have | shallow; flesh white, fine grained and dry; has a a pose — of genuine Early Ohios.. They are good flavor. Very productive. Pk. 25c; bu. 75c. good and dry for eating as soon as large enough, and from that time (about June 10th) ‘until pota- | CHOICE SEED toes come again. Weare very careful of our seed ofthis variety. Poor stock can be procured almost SWEET POTATOES ° any place. Our stock is geuuine. We have, as These we get from usual, procured our seed stock from the yalley of ieee whe aniake a the ‘Red River of the North,” in North Dakota. |} pysiness of storing It comes earlier, has no seab, has perfect eyes, and | and packing for seed is choice. Pk 30c; bu. $1.00; bbl. #.75. purposes. They are
Early Ohio (Home grown seed)—Good stock, ag | properly handled and not so smooth as the northern grown seed. Past, will produce large 23e; bu. 75¢; bbl. #2.00. vigorous l
plants
Early Rose—Pk. 30c; bu. $1.00. abundantly. We be-
Early Beauty of Hebron—One of the best early giu shipping about Varieti-s; productive. Similar in shape and color April 10th. As they to the Early Rose. Pk. 30c; bu. $1.00. par at OPE 2 eee
Early Amber—Is of a beautiful amber or cr com eolored skin, slight] ted; bl oe calsre phe anet aang as
y russeted; is oblong or egg | eystomers must be prepared to put them right into the beds as
surface. Pk. 30c; bu. $1.00.
Clark’s No. 1—A fine old variety of early potato. Especially desirable for fami:y use. A zood erop- pcr and of good quality. Px. 30; bu. $1.0).
Rural New Yorker No. 2—This potato is of large size and u: usually smooth; has few and shallow eyes; oblong; is inclined to round slightly flat-
shaped. Usually very smooth, with eyes even with soon as they arrive.
Wedeliver to railroad in good shape, after which they are at purchaser’s risk. Yellow Jersey—Pk. 50c; bu. $1.25; bbl. $3.00. Yellow Nansemond—Pk. 50c; bu. $1.25; bbl. $3.00.
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GRASS SEEDS.
Kentucky Blue Grass y —Is grown more than FE any other variety for lawns, and is one of the very best grasses for mixed pasturage. Itis very nutritious and will stand any amount of tramping by stock and still “‘ hold its own.’’ If stock is kept off it dur- ing the fall, allowing a good growth to make, it is one of the finest grasses for winter pas- turage; stock will ac- tually dig it out of the snow and grow fat on it. Stands drouth well. Sow in fall or spring at the rate of one bushel (14 pounds) per acre. Fancy Cleaned, per Ib., 25 ets.
Red Top Grass-- Thrives well in almost any soil, but best in low
a good crop of rather light hay of very fair quality. Itisvery suit- Kentucky Biue Crass. able for pasture and lawns, when mixed with Blue Grass. Sow in the fallor spring, at the rate of one to two bushels per acre. Bushel is 14 pounds, Choice seed, per Ib., 25 cts.
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Orchard Grass—An extremely hardy prass.
an abundance of pasture during the entire s:ason Valuable sown with other grasses for pasture. and makes excellenthay whenm'xed withelever. Does © well when sown in shade. fall or spring, at the rate of 2% bushels per acre Bushel is 14 pounds. Lb. 30 ets. ,
mothy — This well known vari- — ety is extensively grown through: — out the country. It will producea — larger erop, and ~ is said to contain more nutriment than any other f\P kind. From 4% to ( ~ % bushels per Kp
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LAWNS AND LAWN SEEDS.
How to Make a Beautiful Lawn. E
When the grading is finished the ground should be well enriched and plowed or deeply dug, after which a heavy harrow should be applied until the surface is fine and mellow. All stones, roots, ete., should be removed and the surface well raked, so that it may present a perfectly smooth ap- pearance previous to seeding.
There should be at least six inches of good top soil over the whole surface of the lawn. Itis [2 highly necessary that the ground be thoroughly enriched before sowing the seed. From 300 to 400 pounds, according to the natural condition of the soil, of pure ground bone should be used to the acre. In using a special fertilizer you avoid many noxious grasses and weed seeds so frequently found in ordinary barn-yard ma- mure. Many fine lawns have been ruined in this way. Also yon avoid the offensive odor when using pure ground bone. Sow Livingston’s Mixed Lawn Seed at the rate of sixty pounds pe acre, in the spring, from March Is1 to May 15th, and in the fall, not later than October Ist. :
After sowing as evenly as possi- sible rake in the seed, or, if the lawn is of great extent, use a light harrow and roll the ground with a heavy rojler. Whenthe grass has growu to the height of two or three inches it should be cut with a seythe, and re-cut every ten or twelve days afterward. The mowing machine is greatly preferable to the scythe after the turf has become firmer, and any lawn is greatly improv d by the frequent use of a good mower. During drouth do not cut close nor often.
To secure a firm and elastic turf the selection
.of proper grass seed is a most important matter.
To this we have given our particular attention,
Prices-cheerfully given at any time on Farm Seeds.
and we have yet to learn of the first instance where the mixture of seed we offer bas failed to give good satisfaction when the ground was properly pre-
pared. It is composed of those varieties of nat- ural grasses which are hardy and adapted to pro- duce a close and permanent turf. All lawns should have a top dressing of fertilizer or bone in early fall and spring.
Mixed Lawn Grass—Per Ib. 35c. lbs. $2.00: 10 lbs. $15.00.
White Clover—Lb. 25c; by mail, postpaid, 35e.
Pure Ground Bone—Price, uot prepaid, 5 lbs. 305... 25 lbs, 75¢e; 100 lbs. $2.50.
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CLOVER SEED.
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Try our choice re cleaned Clover Seed.
make a difference of 50 to 75 cents in value on a Dushel. This ron lose when buying it in the rough.
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We often | German or Golden — Medium early; height three to
five feet: heads closely condensed; spikes very numerous; seeds round, golden yellow, in rough, bristly sheaths. Sow broadcast, one bushel to the acre for hay, one half bushel if for seed, from
Medium or Common Red—This is the Clover Seed of commerce, aud is the most important and valu- | able of the Clover family for agricultural pur- | C poses. Nothing brings up land like plowing un- | dercrop of clover. This isa fine clover growing | section. and we are prepared to fill orders with | choice, re-cleaned seed. Sow ten lbs. to the} acre. Lb. 2c.
Mammoth—V aluable when sown with othergrasses | fer mixed hay, as it ripens about the time that | Timothy, orchard, and other grasses, thereby making the hay a much better quality. Beimga @ very rank grower, it is coming into very gen- eral use for plowing under as a fertilizer. Lb. 25c. |
| May Ist to August ist; lb 15c. .
ommon — A shorter variety than the above, and
preferred by some on account of smaller straw, but it does not cropso heavy. Lb. lic.
Hur garian — Early; two to three feetin height; abundant foliage and slend.-r head; withstands crouth and yields well on light soils. Sow one bushel tothe acre. Lb. lic.
Manitoba or Hog Millet—Grows very largely in the north. It combin-s the very excellent qualities of an immense yield of forage with plenty of
seed, which in the far north takes the place of corn. Its a fine thing for chickens. Lb. 20¢; 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid; 5 lbs. 25¢; 10 lbs. $2.25 not prepaid.
Alsike Clover (SWEDISH) —Intermediate. between the Red and White Clo- vers, possessing qualities common to both, being productive, sweet and permanent; has fibrous roots like White Clover. Is valuable for pasture when mixed with other grasses, and is annually growing in favor among farmers. Esteemed high- ly for bee pasture, and best for sowing in
sloughs. Sow six lbs. to the acre. Lb. 25c.
White Dutch Clover — Grows naturally in pas- tures in a great variety of soils and situations, and is an indispensable requisite in parks avd
lawns. Sow
Lb. 35ce.
lfalfa Clover. + -
No other variety of Clover is causing so
much talk, or attracting more a'tention at
this time than Alfalfa Clover. Thisis largely due to its superior drouth-resisting properties, a qual- ity so desirable during onr recent dry seasons. When other hay crops have failed entirely, a well established field of Aifalfa has shown no signs of failure, but produces a good crop every time. It uires a sandy soil having a gravelly subsoil, as, while it can stand almost any amount of drouth, it will not stand it to have water remain any length of time abont its roots at the surface. Itis @ prodigious crepper. yie'ding as high as five to seven tons of hay per acre. It can be cnt three and four times during the season after being well starte1. If sown early, it is best to sow it alone, and it will take care of itself. If, however. seed- ing should be delayed or the ground is weedy. it is best to sow with a light seeding of Barley or Oats, and cutthem as soon as possible. They will pro- tect the Alfalfa until it gets a start of the weeds. You can afford to lose ore year getting this clover started, as it more than makes up for it in heavy yield. After well established it is good for an in- definite number of years. Never sow less than twenty-fiv- pounds of good, clean seed per acre.
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not relished by stock. We carry a very good grade of this seed. It don’t pay to buy cheap seed. Lb. 30c, postpaid; by express, pk. 21.40;
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WHITE DUTCH.
NEW GRIMSON GLOVER,
This is a comparatively new clover in the west, but it comes so highly recommended from the east, where it has been grown for years, that we believe it to be worthy a liberal and thorough trial. It should be sown at the rate of twelve to fifteen pounds to the acre. In the northern states, from about July Ist to September Ist, and in the south- ern states it can be sown as late as October or November. It is extremely hardy and will grow during the fall and spring months, or warm spells in the winter. Makes good winter pasturage. It can be sown on ground after the crop is “laid by”’ in the summer, and it will make sufficient gro~th before the coming spring at plowing time,so that when plowed under it supplies the ground with an excejlent fertilizer and no time is lost, as is neces- sary when using the Red Clover to “‘ bring up” worn outland. This is quite an important item to those who occupy small farms. It makes the very best clover hay; but should be cut before seed is formed, or when in full bloom. It is about two weeks earlier than the Red Clover. It is said to do well on almost any soil, but prefers a rather light, sandy loam. Lb. 25c, postpaid; by express pk. $1.25; bu. $4.75.
Every up-to-date farmer —and that’s the only kind there is where thisCatalogue goes—should try Livingston’s Mammoth Artichokes, Kaffir Corn, Dwarf Essex Rape, Lincoln Oats, Mansury Barley, Alfalfa and Crimson Clover this season. Don't delay.
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LIVINGSTON’S SELEGTED SBED GORN.
The varieties of field corn we offer below are the best now in general use. They have been! selected —
especially for seed purposes, and were well matured before frost. out, that there may be no doubt as to vitality if properly planted and the weather favorable.
We test all varieties before sending ~ We —
supp'y shelled, as it is easier to pack and saves weight in shipment, but aim to put in sample ear in ~
all orders of over one bushel.
Our prices on corn include bags.
PRIDE OF THE NORTH,
Pride of the North, or Early Golden Dent—Orig- inated in extreme northern f[owa. Matures per- fectly in ninety days; is out of danger from frost in seventy-five days; very hardy and prolific; ears uniform, 12to 16 rowed; small cob; kernels closely set on the cob, and’ are long and compact. Pkt. 5c; qt. 25sec; not prepaid, pk. 35¢e; bu. $1.15; 2 bu. $2.
lowa Yellow Dent—Has medium sized ear, deep, bright glossy yellow grains, brightred cob. Ripens a few days later than Pride of the North. Pkt.5c; qt. 25ec; not prepaid, pk. 30c; bu. $1.00; 2 bu. $1.75.
Iowa Gold Mine—Tiis variety, recently intro- duced, though not a new one, having been grown in this vicinity for several years, is having quite a ¥un. It has enormous depth of grain; ears not qu te as long as ordinary yellow corn; grains are light yellow. Itshould be planted on good ground, ‘oy it is inclined to grow too many nubbins. Itisa fair yielder and a beauty when shelled. Pkt. 5c; qt. 25c; not prepaid, pk. 40c; bu. $1.25; 2 bu. $2.00.
Champion White Pearl—True merit has won jaurels for thi. corn, a thoroughbred pure white, medium sized, early dent variety, suitable for gen- eralcrop. Matures in ninety to one hundred days; is very prolific; the grain is extra deep and wide, with small cob. The stalkis short and thick, with are growing lowuponit. Pkt.5c; qt. 2d¢c; not pre- paid, pk. 35c; bu. $1.15; 2 bu. $2.00.
Mammoth White Dent—This is a large-eared va- riety. Those des'ring a large white corn cannot failto be pleased with this one. Pkt. 5c; qt. 25c; not prepaid, pk. 35c; bu. $1.15; 2 bu. §2.00.
True Yellow Leaming—A pure glossy yellow, earing low on a strong, heavy stalk; ears have from 20 to 28 rows of 30 to 50 grains each; square and deep; ripens quite early, frequently maturing in one hundred days after planting; yields im- mense. Pkt. 5c; qt. 25c; not prepaid, pk. 40e; bu. $1.15; 2 bu. $2.00. .
Seed Corn, at 50 cents per bushel, costs 7 cents per acre to feed; at $1.00 per bushel, 14 cents; at $1.50, 17}4 cents; at $1.75, 23 cents per acre, or only about one-third the cost of seeding to oats, and the corn crop is always of more value than oats. It don’t pay to
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Sweet Corn for Fodder.
There is nothing better for green feed, or for - curing for winter, than sweetcorn. Cattle highly relish it, and when fed on it keep in fine condition and give an abundance of milk. Sow in drills or broadeast. Per pk. 50c; bu. $1.50.
Legal Tender Yellow Dent Corn—In this variety we have the ideal corn for this section of the Corn Belt. Not so large as to be too late, yet large enough to make an immense yield. Average ear is about 10 inches long. Has 16to 20 rows of grains, which average about % inches 1n length, set firmly on small velvet cob. We have found thata longer grain tends to grow on a shorter cob, and wants @ longer season to growit. Grains have golden cap with glossy orange-vellow body. Stalk stands up firmly, having ears about right height for me- dium-sized man to get hold of easy. One acre of Legal Tender will yield enough more than the Common run ot Cornto pay for two bags of Legal Tender, figuring on the yield selling at 30 cents per bushel. Pkt. 5c; qt. 25c; not prepaid, pk. 40c; bu. $1.25; 2 bu. $2.00.
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OHOIGE SEED BARLEY.
WHITE HULLESS BARLEY (ipkEat).
There is a growing demand for barley for feeding purposes, used in the Same manner as oats, either to be fed alone or to be used in mixed feeds. It is only of recent years that the great valne. of barley as a feed has become appreciated. The difficulty with most varieties for feeding ai been the great vicious beards, common to most sorts, would get into the mouth and cause it-to become sore. In the new W hite Hulless Barley th is objection is overcome. It is not only beardless but hulless, having a beaut ful white grain, weighing 60 to 65 pounds tothe measured bushel. The heads are about three inches long and are borne on topof a strong straw, capable of sustaining the weight of head perfectly. Itis whatis known asa Six- rowed barley, very productive, and in feeding properties far exceed the common kind, as their is no waste in the Hulless.
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Price per large packet 10c; one-half Ib. 20c; Ib. 35c; 3 Ibs. 75c, post-
id. Peck 60c: bu. $2.00: 5 bu. for $9.00; 10 bu.c:for $17.00, bags mer. A. C. Albourne, Kansas, August 26, 1895, writes: This is the best horse and hog feed known. Thestraw ts soft, and stock do as well on it as on Alfalfa. It wild yield under favorable circumstances 70 bushels per acre.
MANSURY BARLEY.
A fine six-rowed barley, very plump berry, produced in long heads. It is considered one of the best for malting purposes. Prof. Henry, of the Wisconsin Agricultural Coliege, reports: ‘‘The Mansury heads the list in productiveness.’”’ We have sold more of this variety up to the present sea- son than any other one sort. Our stock came from Minnesota, and should be preferred to southern grown seed. Per lb. 25c ; 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. Pk. 35¢e: bu. $1.00; 5 bu. for $4 50; 10 bu. for $8.50, bags included.
HIGHLAND CHIEF BARLEY.
A two-rowed barley, having grains of remarkable size. A malster of sixty years experience says he never saw a finer sample Its merits are not alone in its fine appearance. It is a vigorous grower; is less likely to be damaged py wet than most kinds, as it is much more close- ly covered by broad awns or spikelets, conse- quently does not lose color by wet: a very important point with a malt- ing sort. It is very productive, and the size of the grain, when com- pared with others, is immense. Price, large pkt. 5c; Ib. 30c, postpaid. Pk. 40c; bu. $1.25: 2 bu. #2.25, bags in- eluded.
REMEMBER,
We have seven- teen railroads and five express com- panies. This in- sures prompt de- livery and cheap rates.
OUR AIM.
In writing this Catalogue we aim tO Say on paper exactly what we would say toa customer face to face. We don’t want to talk like a fool,
that they are one, by claiming such immense yields or such extraordinary qualities,as some do. Our kinds of
nor insult anyone by presuming that -
Highiand Chief Bar- ley, actual size.
oats don’t yield 200 bushels and upwards to the acre. Our seed corns are not the 200 bushel kind either. We never sold any potatoes that yielded 1000 bushels or more to the acre. Still there are farmers who have been foolish: ?) enough to keep on trading with us for well nigh ten years. We have
Le room, however, for a few more good, sensible people, who ap-
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BIG GENMAN.
Big German Oats—A variety we have handled for
several years, but have not listed heretofore, my grower, during the saason of 1894. being unfor- tunate in being in an exceedingly dry belt. The
crop.was almost.a failure. We were more for-
tunate the past season (1895); so that we have a little of this most excellent sort to offer. The Big German Oats has a strong straw, standing up well on all soils, as was shown last season, where one field of it was part of argarden the
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year before, consequently very rich; but on this part of the field it stood up perfectly. Itisa heavy yielder. Mr. Fisk, who grew it the season of 1895, says of it: “ The Big German surprised the threshers as well as myself when it came — threshing time, yielding about double what we had figured on, or almost twice the yield 6f com- mon kinds.” It weighed forty pounds ‘‘stroke” measured bushels as it came from the machine. Mr. Eudaly, another grower, says: ‘The finest.
oats I ever saw."’ It has a fine, large, plump berry, witha thin hull; a good yielder; stools immensely; stands up well. It will do to tie to. Pkt. 5c; lb. 20ec, postpaid. Pk. 35c; bu. $1.00; 5 bu. for $4.50, bags included.
Lincoln Oats — A very productive variety, which stands up under almost every circumstance. It stools out immensely. From one grain as high as twenty-five to thirty heads have been counted. This variety was first sent out several years ago, and itis now one of the most popular sorts. It is very early. Very nearly rust proof. Has thin hull and soft nib; hence the best for feeding, grinding and oatmeal. _So many have been pleased with this variety that we feel a great deal of confidence in asking our customers to give the Lincoln Oats a liberal trial. Our stock of this is from Minnesota. Lb. 25c; 3 Ibs. 60c, postpaid. Pk. 35c; bu. $1.00; 10 bu. for $7.50.
Giant French Hybrid Side Oats — This variety was tested at the Illinois Agricultural College Farm a few years ago, together with seventeen other varieties, and at that time they yielded fifteen bushels more to the acre than any other variety. They are medium early, and should be planted as soon as the ground can be put in shape, in order to getthe best results. It has a long grain; a stiff straw, four to five feet tall; do not lodge easily; stool out freely and are good yielders. Planted in different sections ®f the country and the results reported are universally good. Our stock was grown from originator’s seed. Pk. 40c;
bu. 31.00; 10 bu. for $7.50. REE,
DWARF ESSEX especially good for sheep, but all kinds of: Seock
Sow it during summer for fall pasture.
are fond of it and do well on it. It comes ata time of year when most needed. It grows best late in summer or fall, and yields an immense amount of feed. Is good to use as a ‘“‘eateh crop,”’ sown on ground where other crops may for some reason have failed, as it grows very quickly. Sow five pounds to the acre, broadeast. Pkt. 5c; lb. 2c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb. 15c; 5 lbs. for 65c; 10 lbs. for $1.25; 100 lbs. for $10.00.
INSECTICIDES.
TRADE MARK.
SLUG SHOT.
Non-poisonous; no danger need be apprehended by the person applying it, nor will it injure chick- €ns or animals should they eat it, unless in large quantities. It does not render injurious the vege- tables and fruits on which it is applied, and yet it is probably the best insect destroyer ever offered for the destruction of potato bugs and all worms and insects. It comes ready to be applied, and is simply dusted lightly on, so that itreaches all parts ofthe plants. For further information send for Slug Shot Circular; sent free. ~
Prices—Barrels, holding 235 pounds, net, 4% cts. per lb.; 100 lbs. $4.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 10 lbs. 60c; 51bs 35c. By mail, postpaid, lb. 30c; 3% ibs. $1.00.
Dusters for Slug Shot or other Powders—One- half gallon size, 30c. -
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GRAPE DUST.
Is a preparation to kill the’ destructive mildew that strikes the grape vine, affecting the leaves, fruit and stems. ‘‘Grape Dust”’ is a compound which is quicker and more effectual in its action than sulphur. The price isas low as sulphur, and it will spread furthur. Applied with bellows. Price, per 5 lbs. 40¢; 10 lbs. 75¢e; 100 lbs. $5.50.
PERSIAN INSECT POWDER.
The best known of all insect destroyers, and when fresh is almost sure death to all kinds of in- sects. Oz. 10c; 44 lb. 25c; 1b. 75c; five pounds, not prepaid, #2.50.
WHALE OIL SOAP.
One of the cheapest and most effective remedies to destroy slugs, bugs, insects, ete., on trees, plants, etc. Dissolve one pound in seven gallons of water and sprinkle on the foliage. Per lb. lic; 8 lbs. $1.00. If sent by mail, add 16e per lb.
SULPHO TOBACCO SOAP.
In this preparation we offer to the florist, to the amateur grower, and all who are interested in flower-growing, either indoor or out, a Tobacco preparation which meets the necessity foran easily applied and absolutely effectual insect destroyer. It is dissolved in warm or cold water and sprinkled or sprayed over the plants. Very easily done, very effectual; absolutely safe to use on tenderest plant, and is non-poisonous. Itis avery vigorous fer- tilizer. Per package, 25c; by mail, 30c.
FERTILIZERS.
Express or freight to be paid by purchaser.
NITRATE OF SODA.
Should be sown broadcast, very evenly. It has the effect of warming up the soil and giving veg~- etables an early start and aids in bringing them to a quick maturity. Twoor three pounds on a square rod will be found very beneficial; 25 lbs. $1.30; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.75.
PURE GROUND BONE,
Analysis—Ammonia 3 to 4 per cent; bone phos- phate 40 to 50 per cent; phosphorie acid 18 to 22 per cent. Good for all purposes; especially adapted for lawns and florists’ use. Price per lb 10c; 51bs. 30c; 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1.00.
Garden City Supherphosphate.
Analysis—Ammonia 24% to 3% per cent; soluble phosphoric acid 4to 4% pr ct.; reverted phosphorie acid 4 to 44% per cent; insoluble phosphorie acid 4: to 44% per cent; actual potash 0.54 to 1.08 per cent. Stands without arival as the largest crop pro- ducer at the smallest outlay. 5 Ibs. 30c; 10 lbs. 50¢; 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $2.50; bag of 200 lbs. $3.50; 3 bags for $10.00.
POTATO GROWER.
Anaiysis—Ammonia 3 to 4 per cent; available phosphoric acid 7 to 9 per cent; sulphate potash 4to5 percent. The best value for the money of any special, and too much cannot be said for it: a thoroughly reliable stimulant for the potato erop. 5 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 50¢; 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 Ibs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $2.50; bag of 200 lbs. $3.75; 3 bags for $10.00.
“ Bowkers’s Food for Flowers. & 4 ii ROWKERS i
AMM ONIATED 54 Foon » Frowers. { #1 THIS PACKAGE CON - TAINS SUFFICIENT PLANT FOOD FOR 20 PLANTS FOR ONE FEAR
Perfectly odorless and clean Full directions and the care of} house plants is given in alittle booklet entitled ‘‘Window Gar- dening,” free with each park- age. Small package 15c; post- paid, 25c. Large package 25c;
postpaid, 40c.
Land Plaster, or Gypsum.
A good thing to sprinkle over fresh cut seed potatoes. Ex- cellent to mix with Paris Green at the rate of 100 lbs. of plas- ter tollb. of Paris Green, to kill bugs, worms, ete. One hundred pounds, $1.00; per barrel, $2.00.
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APPLES.
Duchess, Red Astrachan, Red June, Wealthy, Longfield, Haas, Famuese, Pewaukee, Jonathan, oGrimes Golden, Willow: Twig, Ben Davis, R. Janet. Each, 18c; $1.80 per dozen; $15 pei 100. co
CRAB APPLES.
Whitney No. 20, Briar Sweet, Hyslop, Soulard, Martha, Minnesota. Each, 25c; $2.50 per dozen.
CHERRIES.
Karly Richmond, English Morello, Wragg, Mont- morenci. Each, 40c; $4.00 per dozen.
CURRANTS.
White Dutch, White Grape, Cherry,Versailles, Red Dutch. Each, 10c; $1.00 per dozen. Fay’s Prolific. Each, 15ce.
GOOSEBERRIES. Each. Doz. 100. 12 Coy bled The) USHA ioe RALFOPI IS Hoe MUA ake 10 $1.00 $ 7.00 MOTUSTOT: 5o)e slco min eaisiie sigs AL iat 10 1.00 7.00 Downing........... Bei oe + CN ey 1.50 10.00 RGIS Od Ny ie ne th ees 20 2.00 12.00 DEWBERRIES. Lucretia. Each, 10c; $1.00 dozen.
GRAPES.
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COV CONG IAG), me SoU avers vein eiet 10 $1.00 $ 7.00 NIG VES OHS le TE Ng 1 1.50 10.00 SEW) 1 WAAR OR AU Uae eR 15 1.50 10.00 ASAWAM an colon elae- > + @ reise: 15 1.50 10 00 POCKNMOTtON Geeks weet ro oe 15 1.50 10.00 Moore’s Early.............-+-- PANSOAD) 2.00 15.00 Moore’s Diamond.............. 30 3.00 25.00
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NURSERY DEPARTMENT. FRUIT TREES, GRAPES, SMALL FRUITS.
We take pleasure in saying that we have made arrangements with our leading nurseries here to furnish our customers with trees and plants
f best quality and
Our prices include careful packing in damp moss, and delivering to — Six plants or trees will be sent at dozen rate; fifty at
PEACHES.
Bailey, Crosby. Each, 75c.
PEARS. Flemish Beauty, Beurre de Anjou,oKieffer, Bart- lett, Bessemianka. Each, 40c; $4.00 per dozen. PLUMS.
De Soto, Wolf, Weaver, Forest Garden, Wild Goose,.: Miner, Lombard, German Prune. Each, 40e; $4.00 per dozen.
SPECIAL PLUMS (new).
Abundance, Burbank, Hawkeye, Tatge, Charles Downing, Milton,@toddard, Hammer. Each, 75c..
RASPBERRIES.
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Gregg, Older, Cuthbert, Nemaha,"Shaffers, Mam- moth Cluster, Kansas, Palmer. Each, 10c; 80¢ dozen; $2.75 per,100.
STRAWBERRIES.
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BUBACH.
Warfield, Bubachb, Bederwood, Crescent, Haver- land, Downer. Per doz., 30c; $1.75 per 100.
SHRUBS. Hydrangias, Lilacs, Snowballs, Spireas, Syringas.- Each, 35c. EVERGREENS. : EKach. Doz. 100.
Norway Spruce, 12-inch....... 10 $1.00 $ 6.00 Norway Spruce, 12-18 inch... 15 1.50 8.00 Norway Spruce, 18-24 ‘** .... 20 1.75 10.00. Norway Spruce, 24-36 ‘* .... 25 2.00 13.00 White Spruce, 12s 10 1.00 7.50: White Spruce, 1218 “‘ 15 1.50 9.00: White Spruce, 18-24 ‘ 20 2.00 15.00 White Pine, 12-18 <‘ 10 1.00 8.00: White Pine, 18-24 ‘§ 15 1.50 11.00. White'Pine, AE SC RZ 2.00 14.00. Seoteh Pine, .18-24 “ .:.. 20- 2.00 15.00: Seoteh Pine, 24-36, Sou) Seis Ro 2.50 18.00 Am.Arbor Vitae,12-18 ‘“ .... 2 2.00 15.00- Am.Arbor Vitae,18-24 ‘“ . 25 2.50
Mountain or Black Hills Spruce, 2% feet, each 35c. ‘Special prices made on large orders.
ROSES. Clim — Prairie Queen, Baltimore Belle,
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ete. | Catalpa, Mountain Ash, Hard Maple, White Elm.
Each, 40e.
, . pegeerag—miesh, Crested, Henry Martin, ete. Each, | Cut Leaved Weeping Birch. Each, $1.00.
Hybrids — Gen. Jacqueminot, Madam C. Wood, Paul Neyron.ete. Eaeh, 35c.
FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS.
Soft Maple, White Ash, Box Elder. $8.50 per 1,000-
DOLLAR COLLECTIONS OF NURSERY STOCK.
For $1.00 we will send any one of the following collections by express, or any six
for $5 00. added if sent by mail.
No. 1— 40 Raspberries — 8 each of Gregg, Cuth- bert, Older, Nemaha, Shaffer’s Colossal.
No. 2 — 50 Strawberries — 10 each of Warfield, Bubach, Bederwood, Haverland, Jessie.
No. 3 —10 Grapevines — 2 each of Concord, Wor- den, Agawam, Niagara, Pocklington.
No. 4— 2 Grapevines, 2 Currants, 5 Raspberries, 5 Blackberries, 2 Gooseberries.
No. 5 —3 Houghton Gooseberries, 3 Red Dutch Currants, and 2 each of Cuthbert, Older, Shaffer and Gregg Raspberries.
No. 6 — 4 Houghton Gooseberries, 4 Red Dutch Currants, 4 White Grape Currants.
No. 7—4 Apples, 1 Plum, 1 Cherry.
No. 8—8 Apples (our selection).
No. Q—1 “Special” Plum and 1 Wealthy Apple.
POULTRY SUPPLIES.
Poultry Supplies are sent only at purcha- ser's expense of freight or express, except where we Say *‘postpaid.”
PRATT’S POULTRY FOOD.
Guaranteed by the manufactu- rer absolutely pure and free from poisons and all other in- jurious ingre- dients. To posi- tively Cure and Prevent Chicken Cholera, Roun, Gapes and all diseases of the flock. Young Chickens grow quicker and free from disease when used ac- his : cording to simple directions on evoyr package.
Hens lay regularly when fed on Pratt’s Poultry Food Itonly costs one cent per day to feed fifteen or twenty large fowls. Small chickens, turkeys, ducks or geese about half that amount. Price, 26 oz. pkg. 25c; 5 1b. pkg. 60c; 12 lb. bag $1.25. Ex- press or freight to be paid by purchaser.
Granite Grit — A very necessary article to all who keep poultry, at all times, but more especially So during the winter, when closely confined or the ground is covered with snow. Much of the dis- eases common to poultry would be prevented if they were supplied with this highly necessary article. Without it their food cannot be digested. One might as well expect to remain healthy by taking food into the stomach without first chew- ingit. “The proof of the pudding is in the eat- ing.” Se we say try it, aud see how the fowls enjoy it. 101bs. 30c; 50 lbs. #1.00; 100 1bs. $1.50.
= ot Serpe Grit—10 lbs. 35¢; 50 lbs. £1.25; 100 lbs.
Lambert’s Death to Lice — Is one of the best and cheapest insect powders on the market. It will rid your fowls and chicks of vermin, keep the
nest,boxes free from lice and assist you in mak-
ing poultry pay. It will also destroy Lice on Horses, Cattle and Plants, Fleas on Dogs,
When ordering, give the number of the collection only.
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No..10O—5 Hardy Shrubs—1 Lilac, 1 Rose Acacia
1 Hydrangea, 1 Syringa, 1 Spirea.
No. 11—5 Norway Spruce, 5 Scotch Pine, 5 White
Pine; all one foot.
No. 12—4 Apples, 2 Crabs, 1 Cherry.
Try ns on nursery stock. When sending for seeds include a few trees in your order. Why buy of some “tree peddler,’”? whom you don’t know, when you can send to us and get just as good trees, ete., as seeds. All orders for nursery stock are packed and shipped direct from the nursery} so we cannot send with seeds, as they require special packing. All orders should be for fifty cents worth or more. Order liberally; nothing adds to the value of a farm more than plenty of fruit or shrubs.
keep Moths away from Carpets and Furs. Always use externally. Full directions with
pevery package. Price per box, 15 oz., 25¢e; by mail, 4(e.
TAINTER POULTRY FOOD.
An egg producer which fills a long-felt want among poultry raisers. Where fed reg- ularly hens will often lay from one-third to to one-half more eggs. It costs lut one cent per day 1o feed forty hens. For young chick- ens is especially desira- ble. It gives strength to their limbs and as- sists in developivg bone and muscle. recommeuded for that dreaded disease.
CHICKEN CHOLERA.
Also for Roup, Capes, and many other ail- ments peculiar to poultry.
If you wantto get the best possible returns from your poultry, don’t fail to give this food a liberal trial. Include a package in your order for seeds. 26 oz. pkg. 24c; 34 lb. pkg. 50c; 7 lb. pkg. $1.00. Express or freight to be paid by purchaser. Pure Crushed Bone—A coarse article, used in large
quantities for feeding poultry. It is about the
size of small graius of corn, and is readily eaten
by all fowls, especially if warmed slightly. 10
lbs. 40c; 25 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs. $2.25.
Fine Bone Meal — Ground fine for feeding small chickens; also used as a lawn fertilizer. Price, 10 lbs. 40c; 25 lbs. 75¢; 100 lbs. $2.25.
Crushed Oyster Shells — Prepared by improved machinery, and is very uniform and clean. The necessity of crushed shell as a poultry food is now universally acknowledged. Those who have not tried it should do so at once. It contains all the component parts of the eggs. The advan- tages gained by its use are healthy chickens, better layers, and a less number of eggs lost in shipping, by reason of the shells being much stronger. Every one should have a box or pan of shell set where the chickens can have free access to it, and they will soon show you how much they think of it. We have two grades. fine and coarse; each same price. 101bs. 35c; 25 lbs. 50c.; 100 lbs. $1.50.
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Poultry Supplies are sent at Purchaser’s Expense of Transportation Charges,
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aie Persian Insect Powder — A splendid thing to kill lice with, if its fresh. 14 lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. Powder Gun—Small, 15c; 1% Ib. size, 25c, postpaid. Poultry Wire Netting—A well galvanized article of 2inch mesh, put up in rolls of 150 feet in length and of different widths. Prices per roll as fol- lows—18 inches wide, $1.30; 24 inch, $1.70; 36 inch, $2.50; 48 inch, $3.25; 60 inch, $4.20; 72 inch, $5.00. Quantities less than roll will be supplied at the rate of le per square foot. In quantity please write for special low prices. cae Staples—For putting up netting. Per - 10e.
Cracker Crumbs—Especially desirable for chicks. Per barrel, $1.50. aoa Oil Meal — 10 lbs. 35c; 25 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs.
Sunflower Seed—One of the best foods known for poultry, keeping them in good health,and glossy apa ie Lb. 25c, postpaid; 10 lbs. 80c;_100 lbs.
Hemp Seed—For birds or pigeons. Lb. 8c; 10 lbs. 75e; 100 lbs. $6.00.
Porcelain Nest Eggs — Desirable in cold weather. Each 5c; doz. 30c.
Nest Egg Gourd Seed — Plant some and raise your Own nesteggs. Pkt.5c; % oz. 15c; oz. 25c.
LITTLE GIANT BROADCAST SEED SOWER.
We feel safe in saying that this is the best Hand Broad- cast Seed Sowerin the mar- ket for the money. Itis sim- ple in construction, light, strong and durable, and has a pressed tin distributing wheel, something found in no other s+ed sower, and weighing but three pounds complete. Has an agitator to prevent the seed clogging opening.
It will distribute flax and clover seed thirty-six feet, wheat fifty feet, timothy twenty-seven feet,oats thirty- six feet to the round.
Price, fiddlebow, only $1.50. Geared, with crank, $2.25.,
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aN AS sh We McGEE GARDEN CULTIYATOR.
For hand cultivation no tool has ever been pro- duced that equals the McGee Garden Cultivator, either in ease, quickness, or thoroughness of work. It has an arch frame and two wheels, like a tongue- less cultivator. Springs between the beams, or handles, and areh enables the operator to control easily, accurately and instantly the side move-- ment of the knives or cultivators. The McGee is furnished with a set of weeding knives, and a set of cultivators, but other attachments for all kinds of work are made. Send for price list of attach- ments. Price only $4.25.
EXCELSIOR
WEEDING HOOK,
Indispensable to the eultivation of flower or vegetable garden.
‘Price 15¢ each; post- \paid, 20c; 6 for 75c.
THEINEW MODEL SEED DRILL.
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NEW MODEL DRILL.
This Dri:l contains all the good points of every old drill in the mar- ket. The slide or hole througit the slide, where all the seeds have to pass, is adjustable, and the slide can be changed to a fraction by the operator, thus admitting exactly the quantity of seed required. The hole is diamond shape, as shown in cut, which is another advantage for rough or irregular shaped seeds.
Index—As shown by enlarged cut, the index or indicator is plain, con- venient and reliable. It is placed in open sigut, immediately under the eye of the operator, and can be quickly adjusted to the slightest variation desired. Ag the names of the priucipal seeds are plainiy shown on the index itself, it is not necessary to refer to any table of references. \
Cut-Off — The flow of seed can be instantly stopped by swinging cut-_ _ off, conveniently operated by a cord * andringonhandle. This cut-off pre- . vents all loss of seed atend oftrows, and its swinging or gravity form will be found far more preferable to one that slides under, as it cannot injure the failing seeds. Factory price, $9.00. Our price oniy $6.50,
THE “PLANET JR.” COMBINED DRILL. &
Is unexecelled for convenience and @apacity for work. It is suitable for either farm or the garden. As a seed ‘drillit does the work perfectly. For ahe eare of the cropit is supplied with a pair of rakes, a pair of hoes, three re- versible cultivator teeth and a large garden plow. Asa Rakeitis used for delicate cultivation of the crop and for covering seeds, eic. Asa Hoe it worrs safely and closely both sides of the row atonce when plantsaresmall; between rows wBen plantsarelarge. AsaPlow it opens Turrows, covers them, plows to and from tne ruws,ete. Asa Cultiva- tor it is admirably adapted to deep mellowing of the soil. All the blades a@retemperea and polished steel. Price
$9.00. “FIRE FLY ” CULTIMATOR,
The “FIRE FLY” Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow combined has the besa faced wheel,
_ combines lightness ane strength with thegreatest, adjustability, while its highly polished and tem-
pered steel tools make gardening comparatively a pleasure. The tools, @& pat? “of ‘Aidmirable
hues. which can be set to work to and from the row; a-set of three reversible cultivator teeth. to. be used
together or :ingly. or in eonjunction with ihe hoes, a luirye excelient aarden plow. The whole tool is light, strong and capable of standing hard usage for years. Price $3.75. }
“PLANET JR.” DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.
Eacn toolis sent out witha pair of rakes, a pair of hoes, four cultivator teeth and a pair of plows. The wheels are adjustable in height and the arch. is 14 inches high, thus enabling the operator to work both-sides:of the row-at Once, unless the piants grow over 18 inches high; even then the wheels can: be >et close together and the tools-used between the" rews. Leaf guards (detach «ble: go with each machine, to be uséd:-where plants extend intoa wide-row. This tool is light, very simpie,made of the best ma- | terial and highly finished, and nothing can exceed the perfection and variety of work it performs. Price only $6.00.
‘*“PLANET JR?
HILL DROPPING DRILL.
Not only drops in the hills, but will drill as evenly as any other if desired, and can be changed in a’ moment to drill, sow or drop all-kinds’ of seeds, from beans:to:'the smallest sized seeds. The seed is discharged by foree feed which will not injure itand yet assures regular discharge, whether hopper is : ; : oo. full or almost empty, the flow can be
PLANET JR. DOUBLE WHEEL HOE. immediately stopped by the thumb and whilein motion. Areverse motion of the thumb at onee sets it to drilling again. The 15-inch drivd wheels, with 2-inch rim, makes it run easily and regular, in fresh plowed ground: Send fora cir- cular describing in full this newest of seed driils. Price $9.00. |
THE ‘*PLANET JR.” HORSE HOE AND CULTIVATOR COMBINED.
Has patent lever expander, handles adjustable sidewise and in height, high steel frame; parallel
side bars and hollow steel standards. By means of the Lever Expander it may be quickly changed
: in width from wide to narrow, or one sile remain coutracted while the other is expanded. Tbe side
ES hoes to-day are not only reversible and. quickly turned whrit worn, but are wider and of wider sweep,
clean better than formerly, and the points.are strengthened. A new and valuable feature isa Lever
Wheel. It is light, strong, can be chamged in an instant to suit any depth. Nothing 'tiat has ever
been offered has ever been so complete. The variety and quality of work done by this improved
favorite is very great. The high frame and steel standards pvevent clogging, and the coven’ and perfect adjustment make the use of ita pleasure. Price reduced to GiEDS:
GEM OF THE GARDEN CULTIVATOR.
This tool has two seuffie blades, one ‘£Y, inch and one 9 inches wide; two plows, right ana left hand, and five stirring teeth - all made of best steel. The.tool is very adjustable, and with the variety of teeth is certainly oue; of the most desirable. Price, $4.00.
THE “FIRE ely ” WHEEL GARDEN PLOW, PRICE: $2. 00,
. Makes the care ‘of avegetable garden : a pl easure. Is invaluable during all the gardening seuati.
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LIVINGSTON’S “THANKSGIVING” PUMPKIN.
Thickest meated; sweetest; best pie maker.
Pkt. 15c; 2 pkts. 25c.
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SWEET CORN.
Early, large, very sweet, evergreen.
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Cabbage--All Head Early.
Finest all purpose sort. Pkt. 5c; % oz.| Seldom equaled; neverexceled. Oncetried, 15C; Oz. 25¢c. always planted. Pkt. 5c; 40z.15c; oz. 25¢c.
For description of above varieties see inside pages.