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Every sort ineluded represents the best of its class and many the sorts are very scarce, yet we offer the same number of liberal- high-priced novelties of real merit make this collection doubly sized packets as usual, and all of ‘‘True Blue’ quality. worth while. The demand for this collection started years ago The reason we sell this collection at such a low price is we when we would get orders from people for a dollar's worth of can put up hundreds of them before the spring rush starts, so vegetable seeds—"'the best we could do.’’ Many are not familiar that, when the order comes, all that needs to be done is to wrap with the merits of the different sorts offered in this catalogue the box, affix stamps, and out it goes—always the same day we and for those we get up this collection the best we know how. get the order. No changes can be allowed. This popular-priced
From year to year we change it. Obsolete sorts are dropped, collection also gives new customers an opportunity to try_a new varieties of better character added, and we firmly believe that large assortment of ‘‘True Blue” seeds at a moderate cost. We a better collection than ours cannot be bought at so low a price consider each collection sold a good investment, which, in time, anywhere in this country. will bring us increased business.
For many years this collection has been considered the biggest This Dollar Collection cannot be included with any special
Dollar’s worth of really good seeds offered. This year many of offers found in this catalogue. It is a great bargain as it is. HERE IS WHAT ONE DOLLAR WILL BUY:
Thirty-two (32) Liberal Packets, as Follows, for Only One Dollar
i, BEANS—Dwarf, Stringless Green Pod. Fine. 17. WATERMELON—Tom Watson. Quality very delicious.
2. BEANS—Dwarf, Livingston’’s Hardy Wax. Fine wax pod. 18. OKRA—White Velvet. Of fime flavor.
3. BEET—Detroit Dark Red. Very early and tender. 19. ONION—Yellow Globe. Best for general crop.
4. BEET—Karly Eclipse.. An_all-seasons sort, __ 20. PARSNIP—Hollow Crown. Large and extra sweet.
5. CABBAGE—Eureka First Early. Round heading. 21. PARSLEY—Moss Curled. Very fine green variety.
6. CABBAGE—Ideal Winter. Solid, tender. PEAS—Potlatch, Large pods, fulleof sweet peas.
"7. CARROT—Danvers. Big cropper; fine quality. 23. PEPPER—Ruby King. Very mild and fleshy.
8. CARROT—Nantes Half Long. Fine early sort. 24. RADISH—Cincinnati Market. Long, red, early.
9. CELERY—Golden_ Self-Blanching. Harly and good. 25. RADISH—Early Searlet Turnip. A quick, crisp grower.
10, CUCUMBER—FEarly Fortune. Green, shapely pickle, 26. SALSIFY—Mammoth Sandwich Island. An excellent sort. 11. CUCUMBER —Livingston’s White Spine. Best slicer. 27. SPINACH—Imp. Thick Leaf. Best for general use.
12. DILL—Fine for pickles. |. 28. SQUASH—Hubbard. Fine for winter use.
13. KALE—Siberian, Splendid for greens. 39. SWEET CORN—Country Gentleman. Extra Sweet.
14. LETTUCE—AI Heart. A reliable heading sort. 30. SWEET CORN—Livingston’s Early Sugar. Early and sweet. 15. LETTUCE—Curled Simpson. Tine early variety. 31. TOMATO—Livingston’s Hummer. Fine red variety.
16. MUSKMELON—Rose Gem. Green flesh; early; sweet. 32. TURNIP—Purple-Top White Globe. One of the best.
Mrs. J. L. Cryder, Ross County, Ohio, writes on January 14th 1218, as follows: ‘*‘Are you sending out your “True Blue”’ dollar collections of seeds this year? They were certainly always fine.”
With each order for our FRE GREAT DOLLAR VEGE- TABLE © COLLECTION
mos the buyer may select one packet of either Livingston’s Fine Mixed Sweet Peas, or one packet of Livingston’s Top-Noteh Mixture of Tall Nasturtiums. With each collection we enclose a helpful leaflet of cultural directions, ‘‘The Vege- table’ Garden.”’
Catalogue of THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio
Welcome Robin to my garden, Flutter down and end your quest; Build your nest within my pear tree; Come, O, come at my behest.
All my flowers shall bloom around you,— Cats, nor dogs shall enter here;
Come my bright and feathered songster, Come and stay the whole glad year.
Hyacinths have bloomed already,—
Daffodils they won’t be long.
Come and bring your fair mate with you, Fill my garden with your song.
Springtime
Lilacs, they are softly budding, Very soon we'll hear the bees; In the sunshine they’ll be basking,
In the fragrant apple trees.
Snow-balls bloom down in the corner,— Hollyhocks are filled with dew; Pretty nooks, fit to meander, Just the place to bill and coo.
Tulip buds are brightly bursting, From their stocks so frail and tall,
And high up the rambler’s creeping O’er the rugged grey stone wall.
Foreword
Honey suckle ’round things clinging, Waves the purple Iris bed. Peonies will soon be dressing In their flaming caps of red.
Wild flowers now are all up-springing, We will make a pansy bed,
We will have a jolly summer,— I below and you o’er head.
Come and drink you at my fountain, By the walk down to the gate. Come, O, come, yes come right early! Come and stay ’till very late! —Alice Johnson Norris.
T the beginning of this new year, we are pleased to announce that Garden Seed crops in
general have been more successful in the past season of 1918 than for a number of years.
There are a few exceptions, however, notably — Cabbage, Peas and some varieties of
Radish and Spinach. Our own crops of Tomato are somewhat short regardless of our having
rented about two hundred acres more land to grow them.
Our customers can be assured, however, that we will do our utmost to supply all orders in
full; but if we fail on a few varieties, money will be refunded promptly and if other kinds can
be sent we will be pleased to have you reorder.
We sincerely hope that our war garden folks had great success the past season.
It has all
helped to win the war; and we think all have reason to rejoice and take courage to go ahead
for a greater and better garden for the coming season.
Let us supply you with some True Blue
Seeds to grow more bountiful crops with which to lick the misguided Huns.
As to the dependability of the seed we supply — the term “‘true blue’’ stands high in the
esteem of critical planters throughout this country. Years of experience and observation back
up every step taken to procure seeds of the highest quality.
customer and produce, under correct conditions, the desired crops.
“True Blue’ Seeds will satisfy the
If things are not entirely sat-
isfactory, in spite of all precautions, please let us know. We make every effort to help customers
over difficulties, in a manner agreeable to all concerned.
Have a Liberty Garden this year.
True Blue Trial Grounds and Greenhouses,
near this City.
Kirkersville Seed Farm, Kirkersville, Ohio.
Retail Store, 114 North High and 9-11 East
Long Sts.
Seed Warehouse, 59-61 East Chestnut St.
Yours for Success,
THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO.
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Important Suggestions
By carefully observing the following Directions, Mistakes and Misunderstandings will be very largely avoided.
Columbus, Ohio, is a city of over 225,000 inhabitants, centrally located geographically, has 17 steam railroad systems, 11 electric roads, which practically cover the entire country, Express Companies, Telegraph and Telephone wires in all directions, which afford us unequalled facilities for receiving orders, shipping and procuring lowest rates to all parts of the country; besides you have the assurance of getting your order in the quickest possible time.
Within Twenty-four Hours’ Time, Normally, We Can Reach Two-thirds of the Population of the United States.
ALWAYS USE THE ORDER BLANK and envelope sent with this Catalogue when possible. Write plainly, keep a copy of your order, and be sure to sign your name, Postoffice, County and
State every time you write to us. tion, also additional Catalogues, if desired.
SEND MONEY. Remittances should always accompany the order. Remittances may be made at our risk by any of the following methods: (1st and best)—Postoffice Order; (2d)—Bank Draft; (3d)—Express Co. Money Order; (4th)— Cash by Express in amounts not less than $5.00; (5th)— Registered Letters. When money cannot be sent by either of the first four methods, it may be enclosed in a Regis- tered Letter. The rates charged for Postoffice Orders and Express Money Orders are now so low this is the best way to remit where they can be obtained.
NO GOODS SENT C. O. D. Unless cash to the amount of one-fourth the order accompanies the same,
SEEDS BY MAIL. Sending seeds by mail is a very im- portant branch of our business, aS we are now using an entire building apart from retail store, for the mail order and shipping department. Hence we are well prepared to fill orders promptly and correctly the day they are re- ceived in nearly all cases.
OUR PRICES. In comparing our mail prices, especially on heavy seeds, such as Peas, Beans and Corn, by the pound and two pounds, and other seeds by the pound and one-fourth pound, hear in mind that we pay the postage, unless otherwise noted.
ORDER EARLY. It is important to order as soon after you get the Catalogue as convenient, then you will have your seeds at hand for planting when you want them; be- sides, if you want seeds in large quantities, they can be sent by freight much cheaper than by express. Small or- ders, however, can often go by express as cheaply.
LARGE ORDERS. Any Dealer, Market Gardener, Insti- tution or any Individual wishing seeds in large quantities is requested to mail us a list of what is wanted and we will promptly return it to you with the very lowest prices marked. A letter of inquiry may save you dollars if you want to buy in quantity.
SMALL ORDERS. If you want only a single packet, do not hesitate to order it. We take as much pains with small orders as with large ones. Small True Blue Seed orders are sure to grow larger.
SHIPPING ORDERS. When goods are to be shipped by freight or express, give plain shipping directions; other- wise we use our best judgment.
BE FREE TO WRITE US for any information pertain- ing to our business, on a separate sheet of paper from your order, as your letter goes to the general office and your order to Mail, Express, or other departments.
Extra Envelopes and Order Blanks will be sent on applica-
WE URGE customers to inform us promptly on the ar- rival of orders if anything proves otherwise than expected. We aim to make friends of our customers and mail orders receive the same careful attention that customers do over our counters, but we are Only human and errors sometimes (though not often) occur. When they do we are willing and anxious to rectify them.
OUR SEED ANNUAL. Please show this Seed Annual to your friends, and if you should receive an extra copy be kind enough to hand it to some neighbor interested in seeds, who will be pleased to get it. We will be glad to send a copy free to any of your friends likely to want seeds, in this or any other country. In return we will ask you to speak a good word for us to your friends and neigh- bors. An order this season, no matter how small, secures our catalogue for next season as soon as issued,
CHEANGE OF ADDEESS. If you have changed, or in- tend to change your address, please let us know, and we will change it on our books, so that you wili receive our Seed Annual at your new postoffice.
If you have Rural Maii Delivery be sure to give the Name and Number of your Route, if necessary, when or= dering.
NON-WARANTEE. Complaints made that seeds are not good should quite as often be attributed to other causes as to the quality of the seeds. There are contingencies con- tinually arising to prevent the very best seeds always giv- ing satisfaction, such as sowing too deep, too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil; insects of all description destroy- ing the plants as soon as, or before, they appear; wet weather, cold weather, frosts; chemical changes in the seeds induced by temperature, ete. Soil preparation for the reception of seed is very important. If not properly done, seed with very high germination is bound to perish. For all these reasons, it is impossible to guarantee seeds under all circumstances, and, while we exercise the great- est care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we give nc warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs, or Plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser will not accept the goods on these terms, they should not be ordered. We test all our seeds before sending them to our cus- tomers, and should they fail to grow, if promptly and properly tested by the customer, will replace the same amount or give value in others. We cannot afford, know- ingly, to send out seeds doubtful as to vitality or purity, and you can get no better stocks of any seedsman, even though he deceitfully professes to warrant seeds. We have thought best to be frank in regard to this matter so there could be no misunderstanding. A guarantee from an irresponsible seedsman is of no value whatever,
Catalogue of THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio
We
ABOUT PAR
CELS POST
= give below a Parcel Post rate table for the convenience of those wishing goods sent by mail
in larger quantities than are quoted “‘postpaid”’ herein.
Bear in mind, however, that we pay
the postage or express charges, unless otherwise noted, on all seeds up to and including pounds
(Beans, Corn and Peas, two pounds). The price
this charge except as noted.
on other items does not include prepayment of
Local ist 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Tth 8th
The rate for Seeds, Bulbs Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Plants and Books is 1 City of Not over 51 to 150 151 to 301 to 601 to 1001 to 1401 to Over 1800 cent for each two ounces Cols. and 50 miles miles 300 miles 600 miles 1000 mi. 1400 mi. 1800 mi. miles up to 8 ounces regard- its rural from from from from from from from from less of distance. Over 8 routes Columbus Columbus Columbus Columbus Columbus Golumbus Columbus Columbus ounces the pound zone Postage Postage Postage Postage Postage Postage Postage Postage Postage
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Over 5lbs.upto 6 lbs. 8c 10c 10c 16¢ 27¢c 38 49 61 72, Over 6lbs.upto 7 lbs. 8c lle lle 18c 31c AA rei 71 “84 Over 7lbs.upto 8 lbs. 9c 12c 12¢ 20c 35¢ -50 65 81 96 Over Slbs.upto 9 lbs. 9c 13c 13c 22¢ 39c -56 -73 91 1.08 Over 9 lbs. up to 10 lbs. 10c 1l4c 14c 24c 43c -62 81 1.01 1.20 Over 10 lbs. up to 11 lbs. 10c 15c 15c 26c 47c -68 89 1.11 1.32 Over 11 lbs. up to 12 lbs. lle 16c 16c 28c 5le 74 97 1.21 1.44 Over 12 lbs. up to 13 lbs. llc l7c 17¢ 30c 55¢ -80 1.05 1.31 1.56 Over 13 lbs. up to 14 lbs. 12¢c 18¢ 18¢ 32¢ 59c 86 iB 1.41 1.68 Over 14 lbs. up to 15 lbs. 12¢ 19° 19¢ 34c 63c 592) 1.21 1.51 1.80 Over 15 !bs. up to 16 lbs. 13¢ 20c 20¢ 36c 67c -98 1.23 1.61 1.92 Over 16 lbs. up to 17 lbs. 13¢ 21c 21c 38c 71c 1.04 eS Yi 1.71 2.04 Over 17 lbs. up to 18 lbs. 14c 22c 22¢ 40c 75¢ 1.10 1.45 1.81 2.16 Over 18 lbs. up to 19 lbs. 14c 23¢ 23¢ A2c 79¢ 1.16 1.53 i191 2.28 Over 19 |bs. up to 20 lbs. 15¢ 24c 24c 44c 83c 1.22 1.61 2.01 2.40 Over 20 lbs. up to 21 lbs. 15e 25¢ 25c Over 21 Ibs. up to 22 lbs. 16c 26c 26c Over 22 Ibs. up to 23 lbs. 16c 27c 27¢ Insured Parcel Post Over 23 Ibs. up to 24 Ibs. oue 2a¢ 28¢ Packages up to $25.00 in value will be insured f i
4 25. ed for their full Over 24 lbs. up to 25 lbs. lic 29¢ 29¢ value on payment of a fee of 5 cents for each package in ad- Over 25 Ibs. up to 26 lbs. 18¢ 30c 30c dition to the regular post rates. Packages in value over $25.00 Over 26 Ibs. up to 27 lbs. 18¢ 31c 31e will be. insured for their full value, but not to exceed $50.00 Over 27 lbs. up to 28 lbs. 19¢ 32¢ 32¢ for a fee of 10 cents for each package in addition to the regu- Over 28 Ibs. up to 29 lbs. 19¢ 33c 33c lar Parcel Post rates. If you desire your package insured, Over 29 Ibs. up to 30 lbs. 20c 34c 34c send the insurance fee in addition to the amount you send to Over 30 lbs. up to 31 Ibs. 20c 25c 35c pay for the goods—and be sure to mention same on your order. Over 31 lbs. up to 32 Ibs. 21c 36c 36c Weight Limit Over 321bs. up to 33 je 21c aie ave Over 33 lbs. up to 34 lbs. 22¢ 38c c In the local, first and second zones, packages will be deliv- Over 34 lbs. up to 35 lbs. 22¢ 39c 39c ered by Parcel Post, weighing up to 70 pounds. In’ the third Over 35 Ibs. up to 36 lbs. 23 40c 40c to eighth zones, the weight limit is 50 pounds. Over 36 lbs. up to 37 lbs. 23¢ 4ic 41c Size Limit Over 37 lbs. up to 38 es. 24c ave ae Over 38 lbs. up to 39 lbs. 24c c c The size of the parcel in no case is to exceed 72 inches in Over 39 lbs. up to 40 Ibs. 25¢ 44ce 44c length and girth combined. In other words, the cireumfer- Over 40 Ibs. up to 41 lbs. 25¢ 45¢ 45¢ ence of the parcel at its thickest part, plus its length, must Over 41 lbs -up to 42 Ibs. 26¢ 46c A6c not exceed 72 inches. Over 42 Ibs. up to 43 lbs. 26¢ 47c 47c 5 Over 43 Ibs. up to 44 Ibs. 27e 48c 48e Returning Goods Over 44 Ibs. up to 45 Ibs. 27¢ 49c 49c Should you ever find it necessary to return goods by Parcel Over 45 lbs. up to 46 lbs. 28¢ 50c 50c Post, never put a letter or any money in the package, as that Over 46 lbs. up to 47 lbs. 28¢ 5le 5ic would make the whole shipment bear a first-class postage Over 47 lbs. up to 48 lbs. 29¢ 52¢ 52c charge. Never seal a Parcel Post package or place a stamp Over 48 Ibs. up to 49 Ibs. 29c 53c 53¢ over a string. Always put your name and address in the Over 49 Ibs. up to 50 lbs. 30c 54c 54c upper left-hand corner.
Two Valuable Books on Vegetable Gardening
“Home Vegetable Gardening”’
By ADOLPH KRUHM of the Garden Magazine
With gardening as a patriotic duty, thousands who made the start last year will be delighted to have this book to help make their 1919 garden a bigger success. This book tells, in a practical way, just how to proceed with a gar- den, sowing of the seed, kind of soil best for the different vegetables, lay-out, etc. It is just what you need to assist you with your garden, whether you are an amateur or an old hand at the business. A book of about 300 pages
fully illustrated with more than 200 photographic repro- ductions, é Price $1.35, postpaid.
also 32 four-color illustrations. Cloth bound.
Order a copy today.
If you have never ordered one of our great Dollar Collections of Vegetable Seed, better try one this season. It is a real bargain. See the second cover
page.
The Gardenette
A complete garden guide; tells how to grow choi rege- tables by the celebrated Sandwich Syston how te Cat early, thrifty plants without a hotbed: how to grow mel- ons, cucumbers, etc., by the new Post Hole Method: how to stimulate quick germination, and induce vigorous growth; how to grow and blanch 1000 fine celery reads on one square rod, on any kind of soil, and other new and valuable methods of gardening, not idle theories, but suc- cessful facts. Finely illustrated. 60c., postpaid,
Ornamental Pomegranate
“Queen Ann’s Pocket Melon’—Grows on a pretty
i 0cE vine; its handsome fruit is a lemon-yellow, striped with
dark
orange, varying from the size of a small peach to that of an orange. Very fragrant, sweetly perfuming a room with their pleasant odor for days. Very prolific and easily grown. Packet, 10c. ;
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Novelties and Specialties for 1919
You will find under this heading new varieties worthy of trial, and others of such value as to warrant our giving them special mention. A number of novelties are offered each year which, after growing on our trial grounds, prove no better than standard varieties, if as good, so that in line with our policy of furnishing the best seeds procurable we endeavor to furnish in new types, only such as have made good on our trial grounds. There are varieties which while not new in the strictest sense of the word, are of recent introduction and demand special notice as being much superior to ordinary types, and these we hope our customers will try along with some of the novelties, all of which will prove of interest and aid in the development of a more productive and profitable garden.
Livingston’s Superior Beans Livingston’s Pencil Pod Wax
This is the favorite wax podded can-
Stringless Green Pod
We do not know of a more popular variety than this. The handsome
‘ ning sort. Pods are round, meaty and green pods are round, nearly straight, j entirely stringless. For full descrip- aoe stninelees. For full description
: z : : 1 i. - and illustration, see page 10. Pkt., ; Hlont see pape Oe) EE. 1h Cy at ABC ieee iain nea Ieee ec Dee } Ib., 45¢.; 2 lbs., 85c.; 7 Ibs., $1.90; 15 7 Ibs., $1.75; 15 lbs. $3.25; 60 Ibs., +g Ibs., $3.50. $12.00.
Bountiful
An excellent green podded variety. Pods are flat but very meaty and
stringless. For full description and illustration, see page 10. Pkt., 15c.; % lb., 25c.; lb., 45c.; 2 lbs., 80c.; 7 lbs.,
$1.75; 15 lbs., $3.25; 60 lbs., $12.00.
Stringless Green Refugee
A very popular sort with both Gar- deners and Canners. Pods round, straight and stringless. For full de- scription, see page 9. Pkt., 15¢c.; % Ilhb., 25c.; lb., 45c.; 2 Ibs., 85c.; 7 lbs,, $1.90; 15 lbs., $3.50.
“Sure Crop” Stringless Wax
Hardy—Blight-Resistant—Fleshy, Stringless Pods
Plants are very thrifty and hardy. Thick, leathery leaves resist blight ad- mirably and help this sort to stand a remarkable amount of dry weather. Sure Crop. Stringless Wax in the Bean ‘par excellence” for dry sections. Pods aver- age 6 inches long, are flat, thick and fleshy and entirely stringless.
Pkt., 15c.; % Ib., 30c.;
libs) OCs 20 lbs 9be:: Livingston’s 7 Ibs., $2.25; 15 Ibs., Hardy Wax $4.00.
Livingston’s Hardy Wax
High Quality—Stringless—You can’t find a stronger or more healthy grower than this variety. It resists disease and grows in spite of unfavorable weather, and when it comes to quality they are unsurpassed in their class. We made pretty strong claims for Livingston’s Hardy Wax when we first introduced it, but we haven’t taken back a word that we said. It is of great value either for market or home garden. Hardy Wax is a good shipper and its great beauty makes it salable anywhere. Pods re very solid, meaty and tender, absolutely stringless and of fine flavor. Pkt., 15c.; % 1b., 25c.; lb., 45c.; 2 Ibs., 85c.; 7 Ibs., $1,90; 15 Ibs., $38.50; 60 lbs., $13.00.
Chinese Cabbage
Also known as “‘Celery Cabbage,” “Odorless Cabbage,” “Chi- nese Lettuce,” etc. It is a species of cabbage, with a fine deli- eate flavor, resembles a stalk of celery more than a cabbage head. It is as tender as head lettuce and is in great demand for numerous dishes such as salads, cold slaw, or it may be cooked quickly.
Culture, Storing for Winter, ete., are same as for Cabbage. Our experience is that Chinese Cabbage can not be grown suc- cessfully as a Spring crop. For Fall crop, seed should be sown early in August. We offer two varieties, as follows.
Pe Tsai—Produces a long slender head, often measuring 20 inches in length, outer leaves light green, inside is of a beau- tiful creamy yellow, very solid heads. Pkt., 10c.; % oz, 20c.; oz., 30c.; 44. Ib., $1.00; lb.; $3.50.
Wong Bok—The heads of this sort are shorter and of greater diameter than the above and average heavier. Wong Bok is more savoy leaved than Pe Tsai, thus bespeaking fine quality. We believe it is a surer header than the above sort. Pkt., 10c.; y% oz., 20c.; oz., 35c.; %4 Ib., $1.15; 1b., $4.00.
All Prices Quoted in This Catalogue are Subject to Change Without Notice
Chinese Cabhage—Wong-Bok
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Livingston’s Snowhite Celery BEAUTIFULLY WHITE, CRISP AND TENDER
SPLENDID FOR FAMILY USE
The new Snowhite is a pure-white, self-blanching variety, introduced by us in 1902, after five years of careful selection and improvement. It is without a rival in purity of color. _
The pearly whiteness of the stalks of Snowhite Celery denotes good constitution, and together with the size, strength and number of the stalks, makes a perfect picture.
In vigor of growth, ease of blanching, size, richness of flavor, crispness and pur- ity, it is ideal. Our picture, made from a portion of a photograph of one dozen stalks, gives some idea of the beauty of this variety, but not of the size.
Single stalks sometimes weigh 2% pounds, and quite frequently 2 pounds. It grows solid on all kinds of soil and keeps better than a great many of the best standard varieties.
Pkt, 10c.; 4% 0z., 25c.; oz., 45c.; % Ib., $1.35; Ib., $4.50.
Easy Blanching Celery
A variety of comparatively recent introduc- tion which promises to take rank with some of the leading standard sorts. The plant is of medium size and a very robust grower, hav- ing broad thick stalks with shallow ribs. It a is very tender and crisp and the quality is exceptionally fine. The originator makes the claim that Easy Blanching excels most of
the standard sorts in long keeping qualities. \
Pkt., 10¢.3; 144 0z., 25c.; 0Z., 46c.; %@ Jb., $1.50; P \
lb., $5.50. ‘ Livingston’s Earliest on Earth A
Sweet Corn
Records on our trial grounds for the past four years show it is to be earliest of all golden sorts, including such well- known extra-early varieties as “Peep O’ Day “Golden Bantam,” ‘“Nordheims,” “‘Premo,” and all strains of Cory. Planted eae 15, it was ready for market in 62 days. It is about a week earlier than Golden Bantam. Having 10 to 12 rows of grains, gaps in the ears are prevented. Ears run about 6 inches in length in roasting ear stage. Are produced on short stalks. On account of extreme earliness, other crops may be easily secured on same ground the same season. Pkt., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; 1b., 35c.; 2 lbs., 65c. By express, not paid: 6 Ibs., $1.30; 12 lbs., $2.25; 48 lbs., $8.50.
Livingston’s Snowhite
Livingston’s Early Sugar Sweet Corn
(See illustration alongside.) A distinct and valuable addition to the early Sweet Corns. As compared with other good early SOEs, it has big- ger ears with more even rows which are invari- , ably filled well to the tip. Ears average 8 inches long by 2%4 inches in diameter, have from 10 to 12 rows of deep, broad, pearly white kernels of delightfully sweet flavor which is not surpassed by any other early kind. Sixty per cent. of the stalks carry two well-developed ears which are usually placed from 2 to 8 feet above ground. A remarkable characteristic of Livingston’s Early Sugar is the exceptionally strong husk which pro- tects the ears from ravages of insects. Pkt., 10c.; 1% Ib., 20c.; Ib., 35c.; 2 Ibs., 60c.; 6 Ibs.; $1.20; 12 lbs., $2.00; 48 lbs., $7.50.
Livingston’s New Tom
Thumb Pop-Corn
(See illustration.) A great many people like to grow Pop-Corn, but there is so much difference in the popping qualities of the various varieties that one hesitates to offer anything in this line unless it has real merit. In this variety we have a dwarf growing corn, a heavy yielder of attrac- tive ears, peculiar in form, but the grain is very similar to the best strain of White Rice Pop- Corn. The ears are short and thick, and run very / uniform. Of a pearly white and the grain is of excellent popping quality and flavor after being popped. We recommend Tom Thumb, believing it will give general satisfaction. Pkt., 10c.; % Ib., 35¢.; 1b., 55c.; 2 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $2.25.
Mr. George T. Robinson, Talbot Co., Maryland, writes, on January 28th, 1918, as follows:
All like your seeds, as they always prove true to name and germinate well. I bought one ounce of your Snow White Celery last year, and I was very much pleased with it. I think it was the finest celery I have ever grown and I have pen. ; , rdeved t fae in 2st SOE caer ene I hav Li t Bs Th b
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Livingston’s Ohio Sugar Musk Melon
A Green-Fleshed Tip Tup
A SSS > 3 ES Livingston Ohio Sugar Melon is an absolutely distinct ‘ SS % and very superior Melon. It is the result of careful hy- 4 AY bridizing and pains-taking selection and breeding. It is
Aone of the sweetest and most luscious green-fleshed canta- loupes now on the market. It is of that desirable size in demand in all markets; round, inclined to oval in shape, heavy in proportion to size because the flesh is deep. It is distinctly ribbed and thickly netted—color of skin grey-green. Because of its firm flesh and so- lidity, it is a splendid shipper. Seed cavity is small. It is no lottery to select a good Ohio Sugar Melon. They are all good, sweet and deliciously clear to the rind. It is the rarest exception that an under-quality Melon is found. The flesh is an attractive green of exquisite texture, sugary, juicy, tender, and entirely free from any stringiness. Handsome and uniform shape; market and home-garden Melon. Produces good Melons on a great variety of soils.
The vines are of luxuriant and vigorous growth, yielding bountifully through the season. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; %4 Ib., 70c.; Ib., $2.25.
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Livingston’s Tip-Top
Se We consider this excellent sort sufficiently meritori- 5 <A ous to give it a place in our Specialty pages, in front Woes of catalog. To further emphasize its importance, we Ney state here that Tip-Top is the finest Melon we know
of this class. A trial will usually convince those who doubt. Pkt, “5c; oz.) 15c: 3 be 4bei lb: 50.
Honey Dew Muskmelon
The Honey Dew Melon is of recent introduction and has already become quite popular, especially in certain sections. Try a patch in your garden this year. You will find it fully described on page 27. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.* 22 Ib., 50e.; Ib., $175.
Anaheim Chili Pepper
A variety recently introduced in California and is largely used both dried and for canning. It is about 7 inches long and has very thick flesh. While this variety belongs to the Chili class, it is not as pungent as some of the smaller sorts. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 25c.; oz., 45¢c.; %4 Ib., $1.50.
t Mrs. Lee Brandon, Williamson Co., Ill., writes, Jan. 18, 1918: “Your seeds we bought from you last year were sure fine, and more than what you said they were. I don’t think your seeds can be beat.,’’ We fill the or- ders promptly! The seeds we send grow and please the cus- tomers. We treat our cus- tomers courte- ously and help with sugges- tions, leaflets, etce., to make their work a success,
Eee Prolific
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Livingston’s Yellow Pepper
Livingston’s Prolific Yellow Pepper VERY EARLY, VERY PRODUCTIVE, VERY MILD Introduced by Us in 1914. (See illustration above.)
Immensely productive, of bright yellow fruits of the most con- venient size for stuffing. Comes into bearing much sooner than the mammoth sorts, and is the surest crop of all. It may be used for stuffing while yet green. We secured a small amount of the seed of this variety some years ago from one of our gardener customers and after carefully selecting it so as to produce fruits true to type, we offered it for the first time in 1914. | be
On account of the mildness and thick walls of Livingston’s Prolific Yellow Pepper, it is one of the finest for use in salads or pickles. Pkt., 10c.; 1% oz., 30c.; oz., 50c.; % Ib., $1.75; 1b., $6.00.
Royal King
Royal King is very thick-meated, averaging about as thick again as the old Ruby King and others of the Bell type. It is perfectly sweet and free from pungency. It is a heavy bearer and a good shipper. One party says: ‘“‘We have grown and shipped: thousands of bushels of this pepper in the past and could often make sales of it in markets that were glutted with other sorts.” Pkt., 15c.; % oz., 30c.; 0z., 50c.; : ¥% \b., $1.75. Royal King
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New Tomato Livingston’s Manyfold
Brightest Red Inside and Out—Earliest Big Red Sort—Heavy Cropper.
In the introduction of new varieties of Toma- toes we have felt that it was due to our custo- mers that there should be some points of superi- ority over existing varieties. We annually test a lot of sorts offered by others and in many cases have been disappointed. There was no real good reason for their introduction.
It has been a number of years since we sent out the Livingston’s Coreless, the last one of the Livingston varieties to be introduced, although we have been continuously at work on various crosses and selections, and have been solicited by Seeds- men, Canners and Gardeners.many times each sea- son for something new in Tomatoes A majority have asked for a sort that would hold up the size and productiveness of some of our large standard varieties and yet would come into bearing a week or two earlier. In our new Livingston’s Manyfold
Tomato we have come pretty close to it. It has a brilliant, bright red fruit that averages almost
equal in size to Livingston’s Stone, and fully as productive, if not more so, but begins bearing earlier, hence lengthening the bearing season when
used along with the larger and later sorts. The fruit is borne in large clusters which generally average five or more to the cluster. On 183
plants grown on trellises at our True Blue Farm the past season, we counted 442 clusters having five fruits and upwards. Almost invariably all of the fruits are of marketable size. Last season owing to unfavorable conditions Manyfold ran small on some soils, but where conditions were more favorable it came up fully to our description and claims. The flesh of the Livingston’s Many- fold Tomato is one of the richest reds we have ever seen. Even the pulp surrounding the seed, in most specimens, shows the red coloring. We consider this point of high color, together with the early maturity of a very large percentage of the crop, should appeal very strongly to Canners and makers of catsup, and equally so to private users of Tomatoes.
Livingston’s New Manyfold Tomato is the most promis- ing of all recent introductions. We have faith in it, and know you will not regret using it in your crop for this season. Packet, 25c.; half size packet 15¢c.; %4 oz., 75c.; % oz., $1.20; oz., $2.25; 1% Ib., $8.25; lb., $30.00.
J. H. Lippincott, Laclede Co., Mo., writes, June 24, 1918, as follows: “Your Manyfold Tomatoes beat anything that I have ever seen for earliness, size and productiveness. have them ripe now and they are fine.”
Heart of France, Aster
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Livingston’s Manyfold, Natural Size
Fred C. Harter, Lake Co., Ili., writes July 14, 1918, as follows: “Last Spring I happened to get ahold of your Seed Catalog and as you know I got a few seeds, one-half packet of your Manyfold Tomato Seed, that is the cause of this letter. I am growing it on trellis 7 feet high single stem system 6 feet apart, 40 plants in a row 40 feet long, and today I can make your own figures look sick as you say on 180 plants you counted 442 clusters of five and better. Today I can count over 120 on 40 plants, and this is only July 14th.”
Ruel E. Mohukene, Venango County, Pa., writes March 18, 1918: “I raised your Manyfold Tomatoes last year. They beat any tomatoes I ever raised. We got first prize $50, for our garden, and your tomatoes helped win it.”
Gaston Petit, Marion Co., Ky., writes: ‘Last Spring I ordered one packet of your Manyfold Tomato Seed and tried it along side of many others and I may truthfully say they out-yielded and out-lasted all others. I gathered 75 tomatoes from q single plant, 60 of which ripened on vine and 15 green ones I hung up in the celar and ripened there nicely. I cannot praise them too much. They have fine shape, attractive color, smoothness, and the plants are thrifty. The two first clusters carried 7 fruits, 5 of them the size of a medium sized Stone and two of the size of Warliana, then clusters of 5, 4 and of 3 towards the end of the season. So Manyfold and nothing but Manyfold, Stone and Coreless Tomatoes for me,”
New Aster
Heart of France
The best pure red Aster ever introduced. In any light, natural or artificial, Heart of France is startlingly beau- tiful and will command instant admiration. The flowers are large and full with never a trace of hollow center. The plants are of branching type and very robust habit. The stems are long and strong and have very few later- als. The plants begin to bloom quite early in the season and open fully with the mid-season varieties. They re- tain their brilliancy and luster for a longer period than almost any other color. This will be a tip-top variety for florists as well as home gardeners for the reason that the flowers and stems are so large and vigorous and their shipping and long keeping qualities are such as to make
it a winner for almost any purpose. Pkt., 25c.
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Partial View of Our 1918 Trial Grounds
Livingston’s “True Blue” Vegetable Seeds
In our Vegetable Seed Department we have listed only such varieties as are of real merit, having rigidly excluded all sorts that are not of value, and have cut out a number of out-of-date varieties.
We make thousands of tests each year in our Trial Grounds to ascertain similarity of variety, so as not to offer the same sorts under different names.
Cultural directions will be found at the heading of each class of vegetables, and also on most of our packets. These directions, while reliable, will not apply in every detail to the extreme sections of the United States, and therefore some allowance must be made for the difference in latitude.
We also send free to our customers, on application, a cultural leaflet-—‘The Vegetable Garden,’ which is of value to beginners.
Spargel Asp aragus Esparragos
Tt can be grown in any good garden soil, but does best way, ten inches below the surface, spreading the roots in sunny, moist soil. To grow plants from seed, sow in well apart. Cover with about three inches of soil and as drills about one inch deep in rows one foot apart. Keep plant grows fill in the trench. One ounce of seed will sow the soil mellow and free from weeds; during the Summer 60 feet of drill. About 400 -plants to the ounce, Leaflet thin out, and the following Spring plants may be set in with Cultural directions free to customers. the permanent bed. Set the plants one foot apart each
Columbian Mammoth White—A distinct variety, producing shoots which are white and remain so long as fit for use. Vigorous and robust
in habit; grows large shoots. Needs no earthing up. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; VAL Maes PAKS Noho TK.
Early Argenteuil—A splendid early French variety of large size and green in color; excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢c.; ™% Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00.
Palmetto—Large, dark green variety of vigorous growth, having pointed tips. Early. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; 1b., 75c.
Conover’s Colossal—Large and rapid grower of excellent quality; color, green. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 25c.; Ib: 75e:
Broccoli Brussels Sprouts
Broculi Spargelkohl | Col de Bruselas Rosenkohl
This plant is very closely allied A species of the Cabbage family, to the Cauliflower, the variation being | which produces miniature heads from very slight. It is generally consid- | the sides of the stalk. These heads ered rather more hardy, however. ‘In are a great delicacy, boiled in the growing Broccoli, a seed bed should | same way as Cauliflower. The seed be prepared and the seed sown in | should be sown about the middle of May. The plants will be ready to | May, in a seed bed, and the plants transplant late in June or early in | afterwards set in rows 2 feet or more July, and should be set in very rich | apart, and cultivated like Cabbage. mellow ground, in rows about 2% Improved Dwarf—Produces com- feet apart, leaving 18 inches between | pact sprouts of the finest quality; a
good keeper. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25¢c.5 %4 the plants. Tb., 75c.; 1b., $2.50. e
Early Large White—Heads medium Pride of Denmark—A fine new va- size, close and compact. One of the riety, growing about 3 feet tall. most certain to head. Pkt., 10c.; oz., | Sprouts develop along entire stalk at
one time, lower ones being as good 30c.; % Ib., $1.00. as those at top. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.: ; 1% Ib., $100; Ib., $3:50. Pride of Early Purple Cape—Rather hardier Denmark sort; greenish purple heads; good Borecole, or Kale—See Kale, page Sprouts
flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 0oz., 30c. 24. Brussels
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Livingston’s Garden Beans
Our strains of Beans are exceptionally fine. specialty of growing them for seed purposes. that our stock will be found first-class.
Bean Prices include postage, up to two pound quantities. necessary to remit additional amount at the Parcel Post rates.
They are produced by The fields are carefully
the best growers in this country, who make a rogued each year, the seed is hand picked, so
If the larger quantities are wanted sent by mail it will be Refer to page 3 for rates.
Two pounds (one quart) will plant 100 feet of drill; 1 to 2 bushels to the acre.
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax
One of the handsomest Wax
Immensely productive. _Podded Beans. Early; vine medium, erect, hardy, produc- tive. Pods long, broad, flat, brittle and of a delicate waxy yellow. Very attractive market sort. Crop short. Pkt, 15e.; 16 Ib., 30c.; Ib., 50c.; 2 Ibs., 95c. By express, not paid: 7 Ibs., $2.20: 15 Ibs., $3.75.
Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wax
A strong grower; free from rust. Pods meaty and well filled, semi-round, rich yellow, fine quality; entirely string- sess. Pkt., tdc.; 1% Ib., 25c.; lb., 45¢c.; 2 lbs., 85c.. By ex- press, not paid: 7 lbs., $1.90; 15 lbs., $3.50.
Improved Golden Wax
Grennell’s—One of the best strains of Golden Wax.
Hardy, prolific, of best quality; pods straight, thick, and vines very erect. Pkt., 15c.; % Ib., 25c.; Ib., 45c.; 2 Ibs., 7 lbs., $1.90; 15 Ibs., $3.50.
85c. By express, not paid:
Davis White Wax
: Very productive, white-seeded, rustless, string or snap variety. A good variety for shipping. The dry white Beans are good for cooking purposes. Pkt., 15c.; % Ib., 25c:; Ib., 45c.; 2 lIbs., 85c. By express, not paid: 7 lbs., $1.90; 15 lbs., $3.50.
Green Podded Dwarf
Livingston’s Round Six Weeks
Extra-early; strong grower and abundant cropper. Pods green, very fleshly, free from strings when young. Pkt., 15c.; % 1b., 25c.; 1b., 40c.; 2 lbs., T0c. By express, not paid: 7 Ibs., $1.50; 15 Ibs., $2.60.
Stringless Green Refugee
Planters everywhere will at once recognize the wonder- ful merit of this new Bean when it is stated that in addi- tion to the superior qualities of the old Refugee or 1000 to 1, this new sort is absolutely stringless. It has every quality desirable in a bush bean—true bush habit, 18 inches high, unusually productive. Tne pods are round, very handsome, and average over 5 inches in length. They are fleshy, tender, brittle and entirely free from strings at all stages of growth. This splendid bean is becoming popular with gardeners and canners, and will, we believe, @isplace the old Refugee variety. Pkt., 15c.; % lb., 25c.; Ib., 45c.; 2 Ibs., 85c. By express, not paid: 7 Ibs., $1.99; 15 Ibs., $3.50.
All Prices in This Catalogue are Subject to Change Without Notice
Varieties
Wax Podded Dwarf
Varieties New Kidney Wax
Pods are flat, but thick and fleshy. They average 6 to 7 inches in length, are borne in large clusters and make the finest show on the market bench on-account of their rich lemon-yellow color and straight, hand- some shape. In quality unsurpassed. Is brittle and stringless ae all stages of de- velopment. Pkt., 15c.; % Ib., 30c¢.; tb., 50c.; 2 Ibs., 95c.; 7 lbs., $2.25; 15 Ibs., $4.00.
Livingston’s Pencil Pod Wax
Although hardy, it is stringless, tender and of fine. qual-
ity. Pods smooth, perfectly round and straight. —In points of vigor, hardiness and productiveness, is is superior to most sorts. Pkt. 15c.; % Ib., 25c.; Ib., 45c.; 2 1Bs., 85c. By express, not paid: 7 lIbs., $1.90; 15 Ibs., $3.502 Imp Prolific Black Wax
Pencil Pod Strain—Pods are long, fleshy, round, waxy yellow, solid and tender; very early. Pkt., 15c.; 1% Ib., 25c.; Ib., 45c.; 2 Ibs., 85c. By express, not paid: 7 lbs., $1.90;
15 lIbs., $3.50.
Round Pod Kidney Wax
Pods are round. Plants grow strong and sturdy, with long, round, handsome, stringless pods of large
solid and full of meat;
size, very
crisp, brittle. Wonderfully early and productive, and has become very popular. Pkt, l5c.; % Ib,
20c: Ibe b0e.- 2 Ibs. 95c.- Byaex-
press, not paid: 7 lbs., $2.20; 15 Ibs., $3.75. Livingston’s Hardy Wax-— see
Novelty pages.
Sure Crop Wax — See Novelty pages.
Hopkin’s Earliest Red
Valentine
One of the earliest and most pro- lific round green podded Beans. Comes into bearing earlier than the Extra Early Valentines, is a won- derful producer and a perfect ship-
per. Remains in good condition a long time after picking. Pkt., ibeged6 Sib, / 2503) Ibiwi45e; (2 Iibss 80c. By express, not paid: 7 lbs., $1580 3025) Vbssui$3.26: Full Measure A very desirable round- podded
variety with pods 6 to 7 inches long,
which are solid, meaty, brittle and stringless. It isa little later than Stringless Green Pod
and is a splendid Bean for home or market use. Pkt., L6¢.5° 36 Ib., 25c.3_1b.,, 45c.; 2 Ibs., 80c. By express, not paid: 7? Abs:,) $1280; 15° Ibs:,
Hopkin’s Earlies*
Red Valentine
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Green Podded Beans (Continued) |
Prices of Beans Include Postage up to and Including 2 pounds
Bountiful Stringless Green Pod (See illustration). A green pod Bush Bean, (See illustration). One of the finest extra- which comes into bearing very early and con- early Beans in cultivation and one that has tinues throughout the season. Pods beautiful | held its place in spite of many new introduc- rich green, very thick, broad, long and uni- tions for which superior qualities were form; meaty, tender, fine quality; absolutely claimed. It produces in profusion long,
stringless. Good shell Bean for Winter use. straight, round, deeply saddle-backed pods
A splendid market variety Pkt., 15¢c.; % Ihb., early in the season. The pods are absolutely
25¢c.; Ib, 45¢.; 2 lIbs., 80¢c. By express, not stringless at all stages of growth, brittle, ten-
paid: 7 lbs., $1.75; 15 lbs., $3.25; 60 lbs., $12.00. der and of real good flavor. Pkt., 15c.; Y% Ib; 25¢.5 lb. 4be.;-2. Ibs, 80c. By: express, not paid: 7 Ibs., $1.75; 15 lbs., $3.25; 60 Ibs., $12.00.
Giant Stringless Green Pod—Has a much
larger pod than Stringless Green Pod, or Black Valentine—Very hardy; resists unfav- about one-third larger than the Valentine— orable weather and disease. Long, straight, average 5 inches long. Full and fleshy, ex- green pods of fair quality, enormously pro-
tremely crisp and absolutely stringless; very ductive. Ready for market in 50 days from early and prolific. Pkt., 15¢c.; % Ib, 25c.; Ib, sowing. Eke, Ub eye we’ oe Mixes Mons Clik: hh 45c.; 2 lbs., 80c. By express, not paid: 7 libs., Ibs:, 80c.. By express, “not ‘paid: 7 Ibs., $1. 75; $1.75; 15 lbs., $3.25; 60 lbs., $12.00. 15 lbs., $3.25; 60 lbs., $12.00.
Refugee or 1000-to-1—Fine qual- Dwarf Horticultural — Speckled ity, medium late. Prolific; nearly Cranberry. Splendid for Shell round. Our strain is extra fine. Beans. eek, eloc Be nes Z0c. lb; Pikteilbcl e160 lb 2belbaa bes 45c.; 2 lbs., 85c. press, not 2 lbs., 80. By express, not paid: paid: 7% UWbs,, siz Be sree spas $3.25; Ibs: $le7b' 5) Ibs $3.25; 60) lbs: 60 lbs., $12.00.
$12.00. Extra Early Refugee—Hardy; Improved Navy or Boston Pea an abundant bearer. Ten days | Bean — Very productive variety.
earlier than Refugee or 1000-to-1. Pkt., 15c.; Vy Ib., 25c.; lb., 40c.;
aaa 1dc.; ¥% Ib., 25¢.; Ib. 45¢.5 2 | Ibs.75ce. ‘Write for prices in quan- eT bees) LDS olcO Orel bmel bse tity
a 85; 60 Ibs., $10.50. .
Hodson “Green Pod’—Entirely unaffected by rust or blight; an White Marrow—Good green. or
exceptionally strong and robust | Gry. Standard Soup Bean. Pkt. grower; enormous yielder, often | 15¢.; 4% 1b., 25c.; Ib., 45c.; 2 lbs., 85c. producing 50 to 60 pods to the Write for prices in quantity. plant and withstanding adverse
weather conditions to a remark- White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf— able degree. Excellent shipping Pkt Loch 4 olbi y20C.; mlb mabe sort. PPkty ber: telb: coer mlb. 2 lbs., 85c. Write for prices in 40c.; 2 lbs., T5c, quantity.
Bush Lima Beans
These varieties are of true Bush or Dwarf form, growing but 18 to 20 inches high, without supports. About two weeks earlier than the Pole Lima Beans. Sure croppers. Abundant bearers until frost. Plant in rows 2 to 3 feet apart and a foot apart in the rows.
Burpee’s Improved | New Wonder or Quarter Century
This has uniform- Pods about the same as Burpee’s Bush ly larger pods than ‘ : 5 z ; Bountiful Burpee’s Bush | Lima; Beans slightly smaller; a few days | Lima, while the pods earlier and fully as productive. A sure crop- |
A : contain more Beans, | per, Very true to bush form. An immense which are thicker and remain green even in cel Pp A ave : 30 the dry stage. The plants are very prolific, yielder. kt., 1be:; 46 Ib., 50c.; Wo} Tiere 2 Wokh5 bearing pods in clusters of from 5 to 7. The $1.30. By express, not paid: 7 lbs., $2.80; 14 individual pods average 5 to 6 inches long and Ibs., $5.00. contain from 5 to 7 Beans. The Beans are ,
exceedingly thin-skinned and of delightful Burpee’s Bush Lima—Bushes are of stout flavor. They almost ‘melt in your mouth,” to Le 5 é use a popular expression. Pkt. 15c.; % Ib, | 8Towth, branching so vigorously that each 45e.; Ib., 70c.; 2 Ibs., $1.25. _ By express, not plant makes a large bush Immense yielder paid: 7 lbs., $2.70; 14 lbs., $4.75. of well-filled pods of large Beans of luscious flavors Pkts 5c1 24) lbs 0c bss oer =a bs. 130 eB ress, not paid: 7 lIbs., $2.80; 1 Fordhook feb Baan, see» oo Ibs., $5.00.
The Fordhook is entirely distinct in habit of growth. The stiffly erect bushes branch free- Henderson’s Bush Lima—Compact bush ly and bear tremendous crops. It is ready for form, and produces large crops. Delicious use as early as the popular Burpee’s Bush flavor. Beans are smaller than above sorts. Lima, but the Beans are much plumper and jel teay alae AoE Payee Ilo “livers Py hoe Eibyes “IS\ie remain green much longer. The shelled Beans express, not paid: 7 lbs., $1.90; 14 lbs., $3.50. are very fat, are closely packed in the pods, which shell very easily. Pods are borne in clusters of from 4 to 6, average 4 to 5 inches
long and contain usually 4 tender Beans of a R. G. McConnell, Clinton Co., Ohio, writes, * delightful flavor. Pkt., 15c.; % lb., 45c.; Ib., March 28, 1918: ‘‘My seed arrived O. K. to- 70c.; 2 lbs., $1.25. By express, not paid: 7 lbs., day. I have recommended your New Bounti- $2.70; 14 lbs., $4.75. ful and Giant Stringless Beans very highly.
We tried them last year and found them to give more satisfaction on the market than any
= A other varieties. My 9-year-old son raised and NOTICE—All prices quoted in this cat- sold $18.75 worth of the Bountiful. He is
alog are subject to change without notice. known as the “Bean Boy.” Thanking you Stringless kindly for your courtesy and promptness,” Green Pod
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Pole Lima Beans
Lima Beans will not grow until the weather and ground are warm If planted before, they are almost sure to rot in the ground. See cultural di- rections for Pole Beans. Frices on Beans include postage up to and includ- ing two pounds.
Siebert’s Early
One of the very best for market gardeners. The result of a number of years’ selecting to largest green Beans and easily opening pods. Very pro- ductive, hardy and vigorous. Produces pods early, and continues to the las of the season. The green Beans are of immense size, but so tender and sue- culent that they shrink in drying to about the size of the original White Lima.
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15c.; 4% Ib., 30c.; Ib., 50c.; 2 lbs., 95c. By express, not paid: 7 lbs.,
Pkt., : $2.25; 14 lbs., $4.00. King of the Garden
Vigorous grower, pods containing five to six large Beans, which are of fine quality. The vines grow strong and yield heavily. A very fine variety. PRES bess te The, U8 0cs> White baer 22 Ibs. 31.00. “Bytexpress; not paid: 7 Jbs., $2.45; 14 Ibs., $4.25.
Dreer’s Improved
Beans thick, sweet and tender; of medium size. Especially good for the home garden. Very productive. Pkt., 1ic.; % lb., 30c.; lb., 50¢.; 2 lbs., 95c. By express, not paid: 7 Ibs., $2.25; 14 Ibs., $4.00.
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Sieva, or Small Lima
Early, and the small Beans are of luscious flavor. Fine sort for the kitchen garden. Pkt., 15c.; % lb., 30c.:, lb., 50c.; 2 lbs., 95c. By express, not paid: 7 Ibs., $2.25; 14 lbs., $4.00.
Early Leviathan
Gf superior quality. Wonderfully productive. The ideal Pole Lima. Earliness is often obtained at the sacrifice of other valuable features, but in this variety we claim superi- ority, not only in this respect, but in size of Bean and pod and enormous productiveness. Pkt., 15c.; % Ilb., 30c.; Ib., eae 2 lbs., $1.00. By express, not paid: 7-lbs., $2.45; 14 lbs.,
4.25.
Carpenteria Large Green-Seed (See Illustration)
An excellent variety with many unique characteristics. Vines very strong, vigorous growth, setting many pods, which are closely filled with large, fat Beans, much thicker than those of the ordinary Pole Limas. Pods contain 3 to. 4 Beans, which retain the green tint in the dry state—a sure indication of fine quality. Pkt., 15c.; % Ilb., 30c.; 1b., 50c.; 2 lbs., 95c. By express, not paid: 7 lbs., $2.25; 14 lbs., $4.00.
Earl S. Bailey, Madison Co., Ind., writes, Jan. 7, 1918: “We received your catalog last year and ordered some seed from you. They were surely true to their name.”
Chas. Criswell, Belmont Co., Ohio, writes, Jan. 1, 1918: “The seed I bought of you last season was perfectly satis- factory.”
Carpenteria Large Green-Seed
Pole or Running Beans
The Pole or Running varieties are tender and should be sown two weeks later than Bush Beans. They succeed best in sandy loam, which should be liberally enriched with manure. Two pounds will make 100 to 200 hills, according to size of Beans.
Kentucky Wonder or Old Kentucky Wonder Wax Homestead (See Illustration) Quite similar to the Kentucky Wonder or
An old favorite, with long, fleshy, deeply sad- Homestead Green Pod except in the color of pods, dle-backed pods. Very prolific, _ producing an which in this one are light waxy yellow. It has abundance of fine, stringless, crisp pods until a thick, broad pod, very tender, of delicious flavor
late in the season. Of best quality. Pkt., 15c.; and stringless. The pods often attain a length 12 \b., 30c.; lb., 50c.; 2 lbs., 95c. By express, not of 8 to 9 inches. It begins bearing when the paid: 7 lbs., $2.25; 15 lIbs., $4.00. vines are only a few feet in height, hence its ear-
7 linss, and, therefore a sort well adapted to ma- Early Golden Cluster Wax—Splendid Snap turing a crop where seasons are quite short. Pkt., Bean. Vines strong and hardy; very early and bese Ibi SOC.4al by) O0Gh eee) bs.) -$1ulbe 7% Ibs, continues bearing until frost. Pods are golden $2.50; 14 lbs., $4.50. yellow, stringless and tender. Pkt., 15c.; % Ib., 50c.; 1b., 80c.; 2 Ibs., $1.40. By express, not paid: Lazy Wife—Pods 6 to 8 inches long, quite 7 lbs., $2.80; 15 lbs., $5.00. estes 2 Ago nS Shell Bean for Winter. Es, e.; % e (Rs wloNe.: 2 Ibs $1.15: | By Mrs. Mollie Garrett, Bartow Co., Ga., writes, ex] ress, not paid: 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs} $4.5 . Jan. 2, 1918, as follows: “T have had excellent “> 4 ’ me é Satie
success with your seeds and consider them the Speckled Cranberry—Old “Bird Egg.” Pit. Rot Naty best seeds on the market anywhere. Thanking 15¢c.; % Ib., 30c.; 1b., 50c.; 2 lbs., 95c. By express, Shas SSeS you for promptness in filling my order,” not paid: 7 Ibs., $2.25; 15 Ibs., $4.00. Ky. Wonder Wax
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Garden Beets for Table Use
Beets are one of our specialties and we grow acres of them for seed at our Kirkers- ville farms, first growing the roots from seed; holding these over and then making careful selection of the roots in the Spring, when ready to plant. This enables us to offer a very superior strain of Beet Seed.
The soil best suited for the culture of the Beet is that which is rather light, provided it is thoroughly mixed with manure. If wanted very early, sow in hotbeds and transplant; but for main crop sow in the Spring, as soon as the ground becomes fit to work, in drills 18 inches apart, % inch deep. For Win- ter use, the Turnip varieties may be sown as late as June and the seed cov- ered two inches. When the plants are 3 to 4 inches in height, thin out so that they stand 3 or 4 inches apart. Keep free from weeds by frequent hoe- ing and hand-weeding if necessary. Before freezing weather sets in the roots may be stored in cellars or pits, same as potatoes; dry earth thrown over them before the straw is put on insure their keeping over Winter. Do not bruise them in handling. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds to the acre.
Detroit Dark Red
This superb variety is one of the most popular red Turnip Beets, not only for mar- ket gardeners, but for home use. It is also one of the best for canning, making a strikingly handsome product, far su- perior to that obtained from any other variety. The small top, early maturing and splendid shape and color have made it a favorite. Top small, upright growing, } so that the rows may be close together; leaf stem and veins dark red, blade green; root : elobular ang, very: Srn00tn Gee Sy a color of skin dar ood red; flesh deep, bright red, zon i shade, very crisp, tender and sweet, remaining so for bras elie aaeer Pete, in shape, color and quality. Pkt., 5¢.; oz. 15¢.; %4 lb., 45¢.;
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Crosby’s Improved Egyptian Beet
A very superior beet. Of handsome form, good size, fe m
small tap root, fine quality and a rapid grower. The Shave is: To eee | not quite so round as the Eclipse. (See illustration.) Takes on its turnip | _ Shape and looks well in the very early stages of its growth, on which account it | is preferred for first early crop to the Globe and Half-Long varieties. Being a rapid bs poole i Desee IERIE 2 outst as ate as July. ie have made a very fine selection
we believe have it nearer i id i | the trade. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; % lb., 45c.; Ib., $1.50. Oe eee os Oo ae a a
Early Eclipse
An early beet especially desirable for the home garden and used for bunching. The to bright deep red, smooth, round or slightly top shaped, with a small collar. The flesh is BHokT fee: Dona ER oe white, very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when young. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; %4 lb., 35c.; 1b., $1.25." 5
Crosby’s Egyptian
Bemis qaeproved Plog Fok palate leading main crop variety. Roots always smooth, handsome, good size, tender and sweet. An enormous cropper. A favori i marketmen. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; %4 Ib., 45c.; lb., $1.50. PP avon ae
Extra-Early Dark Red Egyptian—Very early, dark blood red, medium size, t sweet; fine for kitchen gardens. Pkt., 5c.; 02, 15c.; % Ib., 50c.; lb., $1.75. Sy tender eng
Bastain’s Early Blood Turnip—tThe largest of the turnip-shaped Beets. Tender and sweet. The flesh is somewhat lighter in color than other sorts. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢c.; % Ib., 50c.; 1b., $1.75.
Edmand’s Blood Turnip—Very uniform. Root is always smooth, round and handsome; top small; of good marketable size and among the best for table use. Color dark red; crisp, tender and sweet; good keeper. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢c.; % Ib., 45c.; Ib., $1.50.
Crimson Globe—Root of medium size, very handsome, globe shape and has a remarkably smooth surface. Both the skin and flesh are deep, rich red, fine grained, sweet and tender in all stages of growth. Small tap root; leaves are small, dark green. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 26c.; % 1b., 70c.; lb., $2.25.
Lentz’s Early Blood Turnip—aA great favorite with market gardeners around New York and Philadelphia. Of a rapid growth; fine form, exceed- ingly sweet and delicious. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; % Ib., 35c.; lb., $1.25.
Half-Long Blood Red—Of handsome shape, fine quality, quick growth; good for Winter use if planted late. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
Long Dark Blood Red—A good keeper of good size, flesh dark blood red. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; % lb., 35c.; 1b., $1.25.
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet
A peculiar variety of Beet, of which the leaves only are used, It does not make a large root, but the leaves are splendid “‘greens’’ when cut young, and are equaily de- licious when allowed to mature. The broad, white leaf-stalks or mid-ribs are cooked N and served like Asparagus. Produces continually from July until Fall. Can be had through- © out the Summer when Spinach cannot be grown. Pkt, 5c.; 0z., 15c.; %4 1b., 50c.
Swiss Chard Lucullus—An improvement over the common variety. The plants grow from 2 to 2% feet tall and consist, when fully developed, of about a dozen creamy white, at- tractively curled leaves. These leaves are carried on broad, thick stalks, about 12 inches long. Take the leafy portion of the plant and cook it like Spinach, Prepare the stalks as you would asparagus. Pkt., 5c.; 02. 20c.; % Ib., 69¢,
Early Eclipse
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Mangel-Wurzels
An ever-increasing acreage is being planted to stock Beets, because of the wonderful results from feeding them. Fattening breeding and milk cattle do equally well on them. About one-fourth of the dairy rations should be of roots. Sow in rows 21% to 3 feet apart as soon as the ground can be thoroughly worked. Clover seed about 1 inch, making ground firm over the seed. When 4 inches high, thin to 8 inches apart.
Beets cannot stand being frozen, so should be harvested before cold weather sets in. Remove the_tops down to about one inch. leaving the top roots on. When the roots are thoroughly dry, make a cone-shaped pile upon a slight- ly scooped out, well-drained spot, and cover with a layer of straw or leaves, three or four inches thick. Cover this with only enough soil to hold the litter and shed water, until colder weather, when more soil should be added to prevent severe freezing. Six pounds s0w one acre.
Mammoth Long Red
Also called Norbiton Giant, Jumbo Mangel, Colossal, etc- —__A favorite with the farmer and dairyman,; large, well- formed; blood-red color; very nutritious; a big cropper. Pkt, 5e.; 0Z, 15c.; % Ib., 35¢c.; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.75; 10
lbs., $11.00. Golden Tankard
Very productive and sweet; flesh yellow; tops and neck very small;_easily pulled. Especially relished by sheep and cows. PEt, 5c.; OZ. 15¢c.; % Ib., 35c.; 1b, $1.25; 5 lbs.,
$5.75; 10 Ibs., $11.00. Yellow, or Orange Globe pulled; fine keper;
Very productive; easily a seneSae e color. Pkt.,-5c.; 0Z., 15c.; % 1b ey .20-
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Golden Giant Intermediate
Yellow Leviathan, or Mammoth Yellow—Beautiful rus- set yellow; skin smooth; flesh white, firm, sweet, produc- tive: easily pulled; good keeper. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 15¢.; %4 Ib.,
35c.; Ib., $1.25. Beets
yielders as the Mangels, large amount improving Same cul-
Sugar
Sugar Beets are not as heavy
but are of superior quality, containing a
of sugar. They are excellent for feeding cows,
wonderfully the quantity and quality of milk. ture as Mangel-Wurzels.
, a. Lane’s Imperial Especially good for stock feeding. Large, smooth, fine- grained and very sweet. Pkt., 5c.; 0Z., 15¢.; 1% Ib., 35c.;
Tb., $1.25. z Klein-Wanzleben
This splendid sugar Beet is one of the greatest milk- producing roots known. The yield is not quite equal to Mangels, yet the feeding value is superior. Contains the greatest. amount of sugar of any. Pkt. 5e., oZ., 15c.; % Ib., 35c.; 1b., $1.25.
Giant Half-Sugar Rose
Yield nearly as much per acre as Mangel-Wurzels, and the roots are of much larger nutritive value. SOLS. grow Ge,
partly out of ground and are easily harvested. oz., 15c.; % ID. 35c.; lb., $1.10.
Giant Half-Sugar White
Similar to above, only white. Pkt, 5c.; 0z., 10c.; ¥% lb. 35c.; lb., $1.25
ea xix» Liyingston’s High-Bred Cabbage Seed wees
Cabbage requires deep, rich, mellow soil, sow seeds of the early kinds in plant inte the open ground in April, in rows 2 as the soil can be worked. in May. For late Cabbage, sow in May planting, it is important that plants be set d Be eareful not to cover the heart of the plant. draw a little earth to the plants until they begin to head. ground and push every Cabbage check its growth. lime or wood ashes. Four ounces will grow enough plants to set an
For cabbage worm, try Hammond's
high manuring and good culture to obtain fine, solid heads. n the house the last of January or early in February; trans-
the hot-beds or in a box 1 4 : 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the row; or sow a bed of seed outside as soon
Transplant in about four weeks. and transplant in own to the first leaf, so that the stem may not be injured in case of frost. Hoe every To prevent that appears about to mature over sideways, which will break some of the roots and
To prevent attacks of the cabbage fly ae small plants, ug
For early use,
April and transplant
For second early Cabbage, sow in In trans-
July in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet in the row.
As they advance in growth
week and stir the soil deep. over the
splitting or bursting, go frequently dust thoroughly with plaster, air-slacked
Shot. Ome ounce of seed produce about 2500 plants.
acre. Chinese Cabbage (Pe Tsai), Celery-Cabbage, Odorless Cabbage, etc., see novelty page.
Early Jersey Wakefield
This Variety Should be Grown in Every Garden.
Many market garden- ers consider this the very best Early Cab- bage in cultivation. Certainly deserving of its great popular- ity. Grown extens- ively for market and shipping. a merits are many, among which large heads for an early sort, small outside foliage and uniformity of crop. Pyramidal in shape, having a blunted or rounded peak; very sweet. The seed we of-
aan £ : fer is first-class, sure to Roe give satisfaction. Pkt., te — . 10c.; % oz., 50¢.; 0Z., 90c.;
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Early Jersey Wakefield
Large Charleston Wakefield
A selection from Early Jersey Wakefield, only it is about one week later than that popular early variety and grows much larger heads, often weighing 8 to 10 pounds. As solid as Early Winningstadt. There are immense quanti- ties grown in the South for Northern markets. Pkt., 10c.; % 0OZ., 50c.; OZ., 90c.; %4 Ib., $3.00.
Fottler’s Short-Stem Brunswick
Rapid Grower; large, solid heads, few outside leaves; ie age is Ae ra ae Le is a
ice inter sort, iC.5 0Z., C.; OZ, r= 1b., $2.25; Ib., $8.00. ‘ <
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Copenhagen Market
A splendid new extra-early round-headed sort which ma- tures as early as the Wakefields and is of much larger size. Each plant forms a perfect, tightly folded head, averaging five to eight pounds in weight and about eight inches in diameter each way. The compact growth of the plant, the solidity of the head, its excellent flavor, and ex- treme earliness—all combine to make Copenhagen Market one of the most meritorious Cabbages that have come to our notice in a decade. See specialty pages also. PkKt.,
l5c.; % 0Z., 35c.; % OZ, 65c.; 0Z., $1.25.
Eureka First-Early
In comparison with Early Jersey Wakefield Eureka, First Early is heavier, hardier, earlier, and has flat head. Forms head fit for market 5 days earlier than Barly Jersey Wake-
field. Its shape and excellent table qualities makes it a favorite with consumers. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 40c.; 0Z., 75c.; y% lb., $2.75.
Early Sprin y spring
As early as Early Jersey Wakefield. Will yield one- third more than any other extra-early Cabbage on same
area. Plant 21 inches apart and you have 13,000 per acre. Has the peculiarity of heading firmly even before fully
grown. Also flat-headed, making it valuable for extra- early market or home use. Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 50c.; 0Z., 90c.; y% lb., $3.00.
Early Winningstadt
(The Old Standby)—Well known and popular Cabbage.
In season very close to Early Jersey Wakefield. Heads large, decidedly conical. Solid, even in Summer, almost worm-proof, because so hard. A very sure header. Pkt., 10c.; % 0Z., 35c.; 0Z., 65c.; 1%4 -Ib., $2.25. Early Dwarf Flat Dutch
Excellent second early variety; producing fine, large heads. Highly valued for its quality and ability to resist heat. Heads very solid, broad, round, flattened on top, tender and fine-grained. Pkt., 10c.; %4 oz. 35c.; 0Z., 65c.; % Ib., $2.25
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Henderson’s Early Summer
About 10 days later than the Early Jersey Wakefield, but, being fully double the size, may be classed with best large Early Cabbages. Equal in weight to most of late varieties; may be planted nearly as close as Early Jersey Wakefield. Keeps long time without bursting. Heads Seumam round. Pkt., 10c.; %4 oz, 40c.; oz., 70c.; % lb., $2.50; Gate
Ib., $9.00.
Autumn King or World Beater
One of the finest strains of late Cabbage. It produces regular, even heads of enormous size; a great cropper on account of few outside leaves. Pkt., 10c.; % 0Z., 35C.; OZ, 65c.; % Ilb., $2.40; Ib., $8.50.
Danish Summer Ball-Head
In Danish Summer Ball-Head we have a variety coming, between the Copenhagen Market and the regular type of Danish Ball-Head. The season of this new Cabbage is about the same as Henderson’s Succession, it being. a mid-season or Summer Cabbage, and the good things said about Copen- Surehead hagen Market can be applied to this new Cabbage of true
Surehead
ball-head type. Pkt., 10¢c.; % oz., 50c.; 0z., 90c.; 1%4 Ib., $3.00.
od epic sweetie Eee ite A One of the most reliable main crop or late cabbages for you boost your Summer Ball-Head. I have used it for two | northern latitudes, being very hardy and exceptionally sure years now and it comes right along with Copenhagen and heading. In some sections this is used largely as a late ahead of All Head Early. home market cabbage and for shipping. The plants are rather upright, with many outer leaves whieh are waved, thin edged, crimped and distinctly frilled; stem rather : ui short. The heads are large and broad, thick, somewhat All-Head Early flattened, compact, very solid and of excellent quality.
Pkt., 10¢:; % 0z., 35c.; oz., 65c\; 14 Ib., $2.40: lb., $8.50.
Mr. Ed. Hipperty, Henry Co., Ill., writes: _“Why don’t
A thoroughbred sort of remarkably uniform size and shape and sure heading qualities. Deep, flat heads, solid
and uniform in color, shape and size. In tenderness unsur-
passed. For Winter use, sow in July. By nea son of its All Season (Vandergaw) compactness, 1000 more heads can be obtained from an 5 F i f
acre than any other good-sized varieties. Pkt., 10c.; 4% oz., Greatly improved strain of Early Dwarf Flat Dutch. 50c.; 0z., 90c.; % Ib., $3.00. Avery desirable large cabbage of intermediate season,
adapted for autumn as well as late summer use, and con-
sidered one of the most desirable for kraut. The plants
are very vigorous and sure heading, with few outer leaves
- which are large and fairly smooth or slightly waved. The
The Volga (No. 20) , heads are nearly round or somewhat flattened, very solid
/ and of figetlcnt quality. 3 at is nema kabre for its ability
This variety is of the greatest uniformity. In a field of to stand the hot sun and dry weat ch nemlalnins | an aexe
several acres frequently not a single plant shows any ceptionally long pS le condition for use. Pkt. 10c.; %
variation from a true and valuable type. “In some respects 02., 50c.; 0Z., 90c.; % Ib., $3.00
it is a vegetable wonder, as the heads are about equal in size and shape, weighing from 12 to 15 pounds each, round
as a ball, the largest measuring about 12 inches in diam-
eter either way. Unlike most varieties, the heads are Glory of Enkhousen
perfectly solid, and the stem does not run up into the
head; the fiesh is exceedingly firm, tender and white, would It is very early and large, always extremely solid and favorably compare. This type will mature its heads fully fine ribbed—more so than any other kind. Once known, two weeks earlier than any of our late growing kinds. it will hold its own with the market gardeners and home Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 35c; oz. 65c.; %-Ib., $2.25. growers alike. In our judgment it excels in flavor all va-
rieties known to us. It is an exceedingly tender, fine
grained, and as a cropper no early Cabbage will approach it. Rlanted side by side with Early Jersey Wakefield, under the same*conditions, the former produced heads of marketable size five to six days earlier, and in size fully double that of the Early Jersey Wakefield. Glory of Enkhousen Cabbage is more solid and better flavored and keeps in fine condition much longer. It is very dwarf and compact, allowing of close plant- ing. Heads fine, ball-shaped, and with few outside leaves. Size ideal for marketing. An extra good cropper on account of | extra size over many other first early sorts. Pkt., 10¢.; 1% oz, 50c.; 0z., 85c.
Louisville Drumhead
About Cincinnati and Louisville it has been grown for more than 40 years. Heads very large and solid; a sure header; will stand without bursting almost the entire Summer. For Winter use, sow late in the season. Pkt., 10c.; % oz, 35c.; 0Z,,) 65e:; 14 bi, 3S2r2b.
Succession
About one week later than the Henderson’s Barly Summer, but nearly double the size, while it can be planted nearly as close, its outer leaves being unusually short. <A very sure header. Pkt.,10c.; % 0z., 35c.; oz., 65c.; 14 Ib., $2.40; Ib., $8.50.
Large American Drumhead
A superior Fall and Winter variety; large heads. Pkt., 10c.; Succession % oz., 35c.;. 0z., 65¢c.; % 1b., $2.25; lb., $8.00.
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Danish Ball Head
Tall St This splendid variety is well known for its eM yemarkable solidity and grand keeping quali- ties. So great has been the demand among the users of Cabbage for this fine-grained sort as to render its importa- tion from Denmark a most profitable enterprise for the veg- etable dealer. The heads are very heavy and superb in qual- ity. The extra weight, in limited space, will be appreciated by those who grow for distant markets, ship in car loads and sell by weight. This variety has been sold under a number of different names, such as ‘“Holiander,” “German Export,’ “Dutch Winter,” ete., but the correct name is “Danish Ball-Head.” Pkt., 10c.; %2 02. 60c.; 04, $1.00.
Danish Ball-Head
The head is quite similar to the above, but Short Stem has shorter stem. Less outer foliage and better able to resist blight. Stands hot weather beiter than the tall stem. Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 60c.; 0z., $1.00.
Savoy Cabbages
™he Savoy or Curly Cabbages are of exceptionally fine flavor and quality, and should be more generally cultivated. They are particularly adapted for private use, where qual- ity rather than quantity is considered. Most delicious after frost.
Small Early Savoy—Best Early Dwarf Savoy; firm, solid and beautifully crimped; finest quality. 10c.: 1% 0z., 60c.; 0Z., $1.00.
Improved American Savoy—Superior to the ordinary
heads PKE,
Drumhead Savoy offered under different names. Heads large and finely curled; short stalk; a compact grower, sure header; keeps well. Best for main crop. Pkt., 10c.;
% oz., 60c.; 0Z., $1.00.
NOTICE—AI pr:ces quoted in this catalogue are | subject to change without notice.
Seed.”
Improved American Savoy
Earliest and reddest.
Stanton Long, Jefferson County, Ohio, writes: Head Cabbage seed which I purchased from you last Spring was cer- tainly fine. was also fine.”
L. B. Johnston, Green County, Pa., writes, Feb. 18, fine luck with your seeds last year. There never was any better seeds sent to a farmer than last year,
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Livingston’s Premium Flat Dutch
Years ago we set out to build up a strain of Large Late Flat Dutch Cabbage that would be better than any other on the market, and now we have it in our Livingston’s Premium Flat Dutch. Our purpose has been to weed ont every objectionable point, and to fix firmly every good ual- ity. It produces many tons to the acre, because 0O its solidity and compact, snug manner of growth. Unlike most large sorts, it is solid to the heart. Our stock seed is always grown from heads (not from stalks after the heads are taken off), fully developed and perfect in every respect. This strain has no superior. The heads are large and very solid; open, white, are crisp and tender, and sure to head. Grown largely by marketmen on account of its good shipping qualities. Pkt. 10c.; % OZ, 35c.; 0z., 65c.; ¥% Ib., $2.25.
Livingston’s Ideal Winter
A few days earlier than Livingston’s Premium Flat Dutch, and one of the most magnificent strains of Late Flat Dutch known today. By persistent selec-
tion, year after year, it has been brought to a_ state of perfection rarely attained. ‘The large, solid heads, the low, short stems, the absence of useless foliage, uniformity of size and shape, reliability for heading, and long-con- tinued selection mentioned above, all combine to make this the Ideal Cabbage for profit. Pkt., 10c.; i OZ, 35C.; OZ, 65c.;-%4 lb., $2.25.
Red Cabbages Danish Ironball (Red)
As round as a ball and as hard as iron—these are the two leading characteristics of this elegant new sort. Heads grow to a large size, averaging 8 inches in diam- eter, of rich purplish color throughout. Pkt., 10c.; 1% 0Z., 60c.; oz., $1.00.
Extra-Early Blood Red Erfurt
Pkt., 10c.; 14 02., 40c.; 0Z., 75c.
Mammoth Rock Red
Heads as large as Large Late Flat Dutch; deep red to center. Highly 60c.; oz., $1.00.
recommended. Hard as a rock. Pkt., 10c.; % 0oz.,
C. M. Chapman, Benzee Co., Michigan, writes, Feb. 13, 1918: “Your Danish Ball-Head Cabbage is the finest I ever eat or saw
grown. miles around and the vegetables were grown from your True Blue
Mr. Frank Davis had the nicest garden of any one for
“The Danish Ball- The Flower seed 1918: “EF had
I think almost every seed grew. yours was
I think every seed must have grown.
I assure you of my order this Spring if I get your boek.”
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Coliflor Cauliflower Blumenkoh1
Cauliflowers delight in a rich, moist soil, and in dry seasons should be abundantly watered, especially when heading. Sow the seed in the hotbed in January or February, and transplant the plants 2 or 3 inches apart in boxes or in another hotbed, until such time as they are safe to be planted in the open ground. Set the plants in the field 2 feet by 15 inches apart. If properly hardened off, they are seldom injured by being planted, out too early. When heading, tie the outside leaves loosely over the head to protect it from the sun. One ounce produces from 1500 to 2000 plants.
Livingston’s Earliest
Our grower in Denmark spares no pains or expense with: this stock. For wintering in cold-frames it can not be excelled and it does equally well for a Fall crop if planted into and treated the same as late Cab- bage. Livingston’s Earliest Cauliflower should take thes place of many of the late varieties on account of its fine texture, pure white heads, and large uniform size. A most compact grower and a sure header. Mar- ket gardeners throughout’ the country are perfectly satisfied with it,
Price (under our True Blue Seal), 144 size pkt., 25c.; pkt., 40c.;. 14 0z., $1.75.
Dry-Weather
(Also known as Danish Giant ana Gilt-Edge.) This is a fine, large, heavy variety that matures about a week later than Livingston’s Earliest Cauliflower. It is especially adapted for growing in dry localities on account of its large leaves which furnish greater protection to the heads. uy size pkt., 25c.; pkt., 40c.; % oz., $1.75.
Henderson’s Early Snowball One of the best types of Cauliflower on the market. Its compact habit of growth renders it a very profitable va- riety to-force under glass, and it does well for late plant- ing, as well as for early crops. It is a sure header. 1% size pkt., 25c.; pkt., 40c.; %_ oz., $1.75.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt
Dwarf habit, compact srowth; short outside leaves. Can be planted 20 inches apart. % pkt., 25c.; pkt., 40c.; % oz.,
$1.75. Large Late Algiers
Popular with ecanners and market gardeners. Ample foliage protects the heads well, which remain a long time fit for use. Pkt. 10c.; 4 0Z., 35c.; oz. $1.00; 4% Ib., $3.50.
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sexo Cress or Pepper-Grass xresse
A well-known pungent salad; can be used alone or with lettuce. Requires to be sown thickly (covering very lightly) at frequent intervals, to keep up a succession, as it soon runs to seed.
Extra Curled
Pepper Grass—May be cut two or three times. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.;-% Ib., 40c. Water Cress Well-known hardy perennial aquatic plant. Is easily
grown along margins of ponds and streams where it in- creases both by spreading of roots and Seeding. Has a pleasant, pungent flavor. Growing Water Cress should prove a profitable enterprise where the conditions are favorable. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 25c.; oz., 40ce.
Upland Cress
This is a hardy perennial; stays green nearly the whole year; ready for use in the Spring before any other salad. Eaten like Lettuce or boiled like Spinach. Sow in April in rows 1 foot apart. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; % lb., 50c.
For a sreat many years we have realized that a variety of Cauliflower that would grow in a small space, and, at
Forcer is unexcelled for this purpose, pkt., 40c.; 4% 0Z., $1.75,
Veitch’s Autumn Giant
Heads are beautifully white, large, compact. Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 80c.; oz., 60c.; 14 lb., $1.75.
SOR Collards }
A plant of the Cabbage family. Tt is well adapted to the South, enduring extreme heat; excellent for greens. True Southern, or Georgia—Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z., 15¢.; % Ib., 40e.
Witloof Chichory (French Endive)
Sold by dealers in fancy fruits, during the winter and Imported in 1
apart, keeping free from Weeds and watering if necessary. Take up the roots in November and cut off top to about 2% inches from the neck and shorten lower end to a uni- form length of 8 or 10 inches inches deep and place roots upright 1% inches apart. in level with good, light soil i forced by covering with 18 inches of manure. In 4 or 5 1 ( 7 - The blanched head is the edible portion and is generally eaten Taw as a salad.
Heads are ready for use aS soon as they show above the sand, which should be from two to three weeks. For indoor culture, the roots should be stored in a cool, dry place, covered with dry soil or sand, ;
Corn Salad or Fetticus
A. vegetable used as a salad. Sow the first opening of Spring for Summer use in rows 1 foot apart, and it is fit for use in six or eight weeks,
Larged Leaved—Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z., 15¢.; % Ib., 40c.
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Zanahorias Carro ts Mohren
Sow in early Spring in drills 15 to 18 inches apart, finally thinning the plant to 3 or 4 inches. If sown early on a moist soil a half-inch is deep enough to cover the seed.
to germinate. Keep clean by frequent hoein are easily smothered, and the crop is lost.
Livingston’s Early Market
A very choice strain. Tender, fine-grained flesh. An enormous producer; handsome, uni- form stumped roots. Considered by many to be the best table Carrot, because of its quality and shape; free from core and of a deep golden yellow color. Can be sown very thick, and consequently well adapted for frame culture. A most excellent forcer. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 15c.; 14 Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.75.
Oxheart, or Guerande
Intermediate length; is fully 3 to 5 inches in diameter; quality extra good. Some sorts require digging, but the Oxheart can be eas- ily pulled. It is especially adapted to shal- low soils, where the longer sorts would not thrive as well. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; % Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25.
Early French Forcing
The earliest small round variety, much used for first early forcing in hot beds. Color reddish orange, and bunches very nicely; used-largely for market, as well as kitchen garden. Quality the best. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; 44 Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.75.
Improved Chantenay
A Popular and Profitable Sort to Raise for City Markets. It is about 6 inches long, thick. through and decidedly stump-rooted. In size it is between the Oxheart and Dan- vers. ~The flesh is a deep orange red, fine- grained and of a splendid flavor. It is very early and always produces smooth, shapely roots. --Its fine appearance finds for it a ready market; its splendid table qualities keep it in demand. Our strain of seed is unsurpassed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; %4 Ib., 45c.;
Ib., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.25.
Chantenay
The seed is slow g and weeding. If neglected, the young plants One ounce sows 100 feet of drill. Four ounces
Improved Danvers Half-Long
The best for general crop. Will yield the most per acre. Most profitable for market gardeners; stump rooted. It is grown largely everywhere on account of its productiveness
and adaptability to all classes of soils. Tops medium size, roots deep orange, large but of medium length tapering uniformly to a
Smooth and handsome fiesh; sweet, crisp and tender. Although of medium length, it is one of the largest yielders. We take extra pains in the selection of our seed stock. It is second to none. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 15¢c.; % Ib., 45c.; lb., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.25.
Improved Long Orange
The standard late variety, very handsome and uniform in shape; roots are of deep orange color, good flavor; yields very heav-
blunt point.
ily. Requires a deep soil. Plants should stand 6 inches apart in 18-inch drills for roots to attain their full size. The
roots are smooth, fine-grained and very large, growing to 12 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter. For feeding milch cows it is very valuable, as it increases the flow of milk and imparts to the butter a rich golden hue.
PEE, “5c.5° oz, \25es0- 46 "lb. ease lhe oe 2b se 5 Ibs., $6.00. Saint Valery, or Intermediate A thick intermediate smooth variety; an English sort. It very much resembles the
Danvers Carrot in both general shape and size. The color is a rich orange red, and of fine
flavor. The roots grow very uniform; a most desirable Carrot for private gardens or market purposes. -PKt, -5c;;/oz., 5c) tub, 35e::> Ib: $1.25.
Nantes Half-Long (Stump Rooted)—Sweet and fine flavored; almost without a core; very fine grained; excellent for the home garden or market. One of the finest in quality and handsomest in shape of the medium-sized sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 1Sess 44 1bS435c.=, Ibs $1.25:
Early Scarlet Horn—For forcing and early garden use; flesh deep orange, fine grained; agreeable flavor: small top stump rooted. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢c.; %4 Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25.
Danvers Half-Long
Carrots for Stock Feeding
Too much cannot be said in praise of the Carrot as a wholesome addition to the Winter feed for stock, apart from its great value as a vegetable for table use. The splendid roots make a most desirable change of feed for your cattle when given in connection with grain and dry fodder. Plant plenty of carrots for all purposes. Ask for prices in larger quantities.
Improved Short White—Very large, half-long roots; nearly white. the heaviest cropper known. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 Ib., 25c.; lb., 85c.
Large White Belgian—Standard for field culture. Pkt, 5c.; oz., 10c.; Ib, 2oe.2 Ib., T5c.
Special Prices on Carrot Seed in Quantity.
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Apio Celery Sellerie
? Celery can be successfully grown with but little labor, Celery Culture in any good garden soil, by using plenty of well rotted manure with a liberal sprinkling of coarse salt worked into it, and this mix- ture should be put in the trenches, working it well into the soil, at least two weeks before the plants are transplanted into them. It delights, how-
ever, in low, moist, rich bottom land, or well-drained muck soil. It is usu- ally grown as a second crop. Sow the seed in a hot-bed or cold frame, or in the open ground, as soon as fit to work in the Spring. Prepare the
soil well after sowing, also keep quite moist until the seed germinates. To insure stalky plants, cut back to within two inches of the crown, when 4 inches high. Transplanting of the early sorts should be done about June 15th and from that on to Aug. 15, for the late varieties. Set plants in : Single row, six inches apart, either on the level surface or in a sl! trench, giving them a good watering. The rows should be 83 feet apar Where boards are to be used for blanching or four feet where soil is used. One ounce of seed produces about 2000 plants. Plenty of seed should be used so that the best plants may be selected for transplanting.
Celery Varieties are Listed on Page 18.
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Golden Self-Blanching
Giant Pascal
Forms solid, crisp stalks of incomparable flavor. Of strong growth, produc- ing perfectly blanched stalks when hilled up properly. Of rich, nutty flavor. Blanches very easily and is very brittle. retaining color and fresh appearance
% 1b., 50c.; 1b., $1.75.
Livingston’s Snowhite For full description see specialty pages.
lb., $1.35; 1b., $4.50.
Winter Queen—Of short, stocky growth, with broad, heavy stalks. An ex- cellent variety for Winter use. When blanched, the stalks are of a creamy- white color and very attractive. Its flavor, crispnes ties combine to make this sort one of the best Winter varieties. Pit bcs % 0Z., 10¢.; 0z.,-15c.; 1% Ib., 50c¢.; Ib., $1.75.
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Boston Market—An excellent keeper; remarkably tender, erisp, solid. Best for light soils. Pkt., 5c.; 1% 0oz., 10c.; oz., 20c.; % Ib., 65c.; Ib., $2.00.
Dwarf Golden Heart—Solid; an excellent keeper and of fine, nutty flavor. Heart, which is large and full is a light yellow. A showy for market. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; 0z., 15c.; 4 Ib. 45¢.- bs ‘$150:
Giant Golden Heart—In quality,
best varieties for market gardener
45c.3; lb., $1.50.
Celeriac Turnip-Rooted Celery
Sow seed the same as for Celery. inches in the row. Thorough cultivation is necessary Earthing up is not necessary. The roots may be cooked or used as salad.
Giant Smooth Prague—A large an an excellent keeper; select stock. Pk
I I a long time. A favorite with Southern growers. For mid-Winter use, it is excellent. Pkt., 5c.; TEnOZ., OC NOZawl bers
appearance and large size, it is one of the Pkt., 5¢.; 4% oz., 10c.; oz., 15¢c.; BVA Alloy,
Transplant into rows 2 feet apart and 9
d smooth variety. Desirable for market; t., 10c.; 0z., 20c.; % Ib, 65c.; Ib., $2.00.
Celery (Continued) Golden Self-Blanching
This grand Celery is of French origin. It has the demand above all other sorts because of its many superb qualities. It has the same self- blanching habit as White Plume, but is much heavier and more com- pact, though not so early. Grows in good size, is very tender and free from strings, the heart large and solid, crisp, brittle, of excellent qual- ity and very beautiful.
American Grown Seed from French Stock Seed—This has proven after repeated trials to be equal to French grown stock. Pkt., 10c.; 1% oz., 25c.; oz., 45c.; % Ib., $1.40; lb., $5.00.
French Grown Seed—From one of our most careful growers. Pkt., 25c.; % oz., 50c.; % oz., 85c.; Oz., $1.50; % Ib., $5.00; Ib., $18.00.
White Plume
Stalks and portions of the inner leaves and heart are so nearly white naturally that tying or simply drawing the soil up against the plants will complete the work of blanching. It is very ornamental. Early, of good flavor and fine texture; adapted to Fall and early Winter use; a good keeper up to the holiday season. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 15c.; 0z., 20c.; % 1b., 65c.; 1b., $2.00.
Columbia
An early maturing sort, unsurpassed in shape and quality. The plant is of medium height, but very stocky and heavy. The stalks are thick, almost round, resembling in shape those of Giant Pascal; the color has in it more of the rich, yellow tint of Golden Self-Blanching, which variety it resembles very much in appearance when trimmed and bunched for market. The foliage is of a distinctly light shade of green with a tinge of yellow. In season it follows in close succession Golden Self-Blanching. In quality is certainly exceptionally fine, some considering it equal or even superior to either Golden Self-Blanching or Giant Pascal. Pkt., 10c.; %4 0z., 20c.; 0z., 30c.; %4 Ib., $1.00; 1b., $3.50.
Easy Blanching
A new variety remarkably easy to blanch which to- gether with its being adapt- ed to early use as well as storing for winter make it especially suitable for the home garden. Stalks thick, brittle and excellent flavor: plant strong, healthy grower. Recommended especially to those who have not been suc- cessful with other sorts. Pkt. 10c.; % oz. 25c.; oz., 45c.; %4 Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.50.
A fine keeper, an excellent shipper,
Pkt., 10c.; 4% oz., 25¢.; oz, 45¢.; %
s and long-keeping quali-
and desirable variety
to secure good roots.
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Columbia
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maiz anee Corn, Sweet or Sugar srs mais
The Sweet or Sugar Corn Varieties, being liable to rot in cold or wet ground, should not be planted until May or when the soil has become warm and dry. For a full supply for the table during the entire season, plant every ten days or two weeks until the last week in July, in hills 2x3 feet apart for the early kinds, and 3x3 feet for the large late sorts. Some plant in rows 344 feet apart and 8 inches apart in the rows. Give frequent and thorough cultiva- tion all the season. Fully two weeks can be gained by starting Sweet Corn in pots or berry baskets, placing them in a hot bed or cold frame. They should not be started too early; three weeks before it is safe to plant in the field, is plenty soon enough. Plants should be well hardened off before they are removed from the hot bed. In order to in- sure a good stand, put six seeds in each pot or basket, and later after transplanting to the garden, thin out to three or four plants to the hill. Water well ten or twelve hours before transplanting and if handled carefully, the plants will not wilt or be seriously checked in growth. For a succession, plant seed in the open at the same time plants are put_out. Two pounds of seed corn plants 200 to 300 hills; 15 to 16 pounds will sow an acre.
SWEET CORN PRICES in quantities up to and including 2 pounds include prepayment of postage. quantities are wanted sent by mail, it will be necessary to remit additional amount at the Parcel Post rates.
page 3 for rates. Livingston’s Early Sugar Golden Bantam Quality Unsurpassed
A distinct and valuable addition to the early Sweet One of the finest. Ears are from 6 to 8 inches long, Corns. For full description see Specialty Pages. Pkt., eight rowed, filled with broad, sweet, golden yellow ker- 10c.; 4% Ib. 20c.; 1 Ib., 35c.; 2 Ibs., 60c._ By express, not | nels of a delightful flavor. It is as early as the Cory and paid: 6 Ibs., $1.20; 12 Ibs., $2.00; 48 lbs., $7.50. of much better flavor. It is always good, whether planted
‘ : in the Spring or during the Summer. We confidently aa- e vise all lovers of a real Eo0d sweet coun to are “Golden
—- ’ = Bantam” a trial. The way to find out how good it is is
Livingston’s Earliest on Earth Fe tet SE ORONE: eo oh
be sorry when you begin to eat Ror fall de= |) ait “Pkt, 10e!s) 146° ibs 20c:>-ib.; 35¢e.; 2 Ibs., 65c. By express, not paid: "6 Ibs., $2.30; i2.dbs.,| $2.25; 48 lIbs., $8.50.
If the larger Refer to
The earliest of the golden or yellow sorts. scription see Specialty Pages. Pkt. 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; 1 Ib., 35¢.; 2 lbs., 65c. By express, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.30; 12 Ibs., $2:25; 48 lbs., $8.50.-
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Extra-Early Premo
A “sixty-day” Sweet Corn that combines all the merits of the leading varieties, and is superior to many of them in size, quality and yield. Premo can be planted fully as early as the Adams, for the young plants withstand slight frosts, while the other va- rieties are tender. The stalks grow about 5 feet high, and are very vigorous, gener- ally bearing two well-developed ears to the stalk. Pkt., 10c.; % Ilb., 20c.; Ib., 35c.; 2 Ibs., 65e. By express,, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.30; 12 Ibs., $2.25.
__ Extra-Early Adams
Same size, type and style as Early Adams. Hardiest and earliest Corn. It is not a Sugar’ Corn, but is grown for early use. Ears short; kernels very white. Pkt., 10c.; ¥% Ib., 15c.; lb:, 25c.; 2 Ibs., 40c. By ex- press, not paid: 6 lbs., 60c.; 12 lbs., $1.10; 48 lbs., $4.00.
~~ * Metropolitan
The plant is distinct, being very strong of stalk, ‘growing about 5 to 6 feet in height. The ears are from 8 to 9 inches long.and are set low on the stalk. Ears are well filled with large white deep grains which are equal in flavor to Country Gen- tleman. -Pkt., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; lb., 35c.; 2 Ibs., 65c. By express, not paid: 6 lbs. $1305) 12 IBs.,- $2.25.
_ Kendel’s Early Giant
The ears are large, measuring 8 to 9 inches long, thick through, with ten or more rows of plump and_purest white ker- nels, that are of most deliciously sweet flavor. It is several days earlier than Shaker’s Early, which gives it the distinc- tion of being an early and at the same time a large-eared variety. Gardeners report this Sweet Corn ready to use in sixty days when grown on sandy soil, and in seventy- two days on heavy ground. Owing to our skillful selection year after year, Kendel’s Early Giant has become a much more val- uable sort than when first introduced. Pkt., 10¢.; % 1b.,. 20c.; Ib., 35c.; 2 Ibs., 65e. By express, not paid: 6 Ilbs., $1.25; 12 lbs, $2.15; 48 Ibs., $8.00.
Early Evergreen
An early strain of Evergreen Sweet Corn must be of great value. This variety re- sembles the Stowell’s Evergreen, but is ready for use much earlier and remains in good condition equally as long. The ears grow to a good size, usually about 7 inches long, and contain from 16 to 18 rows of deep, sweet grains. Pkt., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; lb., 35c.; 2 lbs., 65c. By express, not paid: 6 Ibs., $1.25; 12 Ibs., $2.15;°48 lbs., $8.00.
Peep-O’-Day
The stalks of Peep-o’-Day Corn grow from 3% to 4% feet high and bear from 2 to 38 ears each. The foliage is light green and being small, stalks will stand very close planting. Have the rows just far enough apart to admit of thorough culti- Pict te eee ib. 20.) lbs eases e lbs., 65c. By express, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.30; 12 Ibs., $2.25.
Early Adams
Similar to Extra-Early Adams; ear somewhat larger, but not quite so early; is good for early table use. Like the above, is hardy, and can be planted early. Pkt., lOc 36 ib, 1d5¢es ibe 256552" ths.4'40c.. “By. express, not paid: 6 lbs., 60c.; 12 lbs., $1.10; 48 lbs., $4.00.
Aristocrat
Follows Mammoth White Cory in sea- son. A very desirable variety with exceed- ingly large ears for an early, dwarf sort, ears 8 inches long, with very broad grains; very productive. Pkt. 10¢c.; % Ilb., 25c.; Ib., 40¢c.; 2 lbs., 70c. By express, not paid: 6 Ibs., $1.40; 12 lbs., $2.50.
Extra-Early Cory—White Cob—lIdentical with Extra-Early Cory, except color: the cobs are white. Pkt., 10c.; % lb., 20c.; 1b. 30c.; 2 Ibs., 50e. By express, not paid: 6 Ibs., 85c.; 12 lIbs., $1.50; 48 lbs.,- $5.50.
Early Minnesota—White cob and kernels. Pkt., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; Ib., 35c.; 2 lbs., 60c. By express, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.10; 12 lbs., $1.90; 48 lbs., $7.00.
_ Mammoth White Cory—This new strain is as early as the original Extra-Early Cory, with ears of larger size, and kernels more compact. Cob and kernel are pure white. Pkt, 10c.; % 1b:, 20c.; 1b., 30c: 2 lbs., 50e. By express, not paid: 6 lbs., 85c.; 12 lbs., $1.50; 48 lbs., $5.50.
White Evergreen
This is a high-bred, pure-white type of the ever-popular Stowell’s Evergreen. From one pure ‘white-grained ear, acci- dentally discovered some years ago, it has developed by careful selection. Stalks very vigorous, 6 to 7 feet high. The ears are uniformly very large and well filled. When in the green state both cob and kernel are white as snow. Pkt., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.: Ib., 35¢c.; 2 lbs., 60c. By express, not paid: 6 Ibs., $1.10; 12 Ibs., $1.90; 48 lbs.; $7.00.
Prices Quoted in this Catalogue are Sub- ject to Change Without Notice.
Golden Bantam
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Sweet Corn (Continued)
Columbus Market
Ready for table with the second ear- lies, such as Crosby’s Early, Shaker’s Early, ete., but is fully twice as large as any of them. The ears carry an av- erage of 16 rows of fine large, deep, white and very sweet grains, which are second to none in tenderness and flavor. The stalk is very strong, sturdy and of only medium height; the leaves broad and dark green in color, a habit of growth which gives it great endurance during a dry time. Especially adapted for early trucking; also very desirable for the home garden. Pkt., 10c.; % lb., 20¢e.3 1b:, 30¢:;92 Ibs:; bbe: By express; not paid: 6 lbs., $1.00; 12 Ibs., $1.65; 48 lbs., $6.00.
Livingston’s Evergreen
(Red Cob)
Our old original variety, introduced by us in 1860, and now a general fav- orits for family use, as well as market purposes. It is a first-class second-early sort. Productive, large, well-filled ears,
By express, not
paid: 6 Ibs., $1.20; 12 lbs., $2.00.
Livingston’s Evergreen
(White Cob)
is our old Livingston’s Ever- (deseribed above), with a whitc po ipides alkene BS od, PAS le Riixees 2 lbs., 65c. By express, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.30; 12 lbs., $2.25.
Golden Cream
A Golden Country Gentleman
The good old Country Gentleman Sweet Corn has always been recognized as the sweetest of all the late varieties. Since the introduction of the Golden Bantam it has easily taken the lead as the sweetest of the Extra Early sorts. Now in this New Golden Cream we have the two united, retaining all the sweet- ness and fine flavor of both, also the color of Golden Bantam, but lighter yellow, and the irregular rows of Coun- try Gentleman. The Golden Cream ma- tures later than Golden Bantam. Qual- ity very fine—sweet and tender. Pkt., 0c abe be ab ee Oe 2 bs, , By express, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.40; 12 Ibs., $2.50.
Black Mexican
One of the sweetest varieties, color when in roasting ear, purple and white; also a fine late sort. Pkt, 10c.; % Ib., 25¢.; Ib., 40c.; 2 lbs., 70ce. By express, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.40; 12 lbs., $2.50.
This
Narrow-Grained Evergreen
A selection of Stowell’s Evergreen, retaining its large size and productive- ness and adding the delicious sweetness of Country Gentleman. There will be less trouble for the Canners to get the farmer to grow Narrow Grained Ever- green on account of increased vield. The market gardener should find ready sale for this large, medium late sort. We believe our stock of it will be found superior to much that is offered. We intend growing it on our own farms, making very careful selections of plant- ing stocks each season. Get started raising some of this variety this season. You will be pleased. Pkt., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; lb., 35¢.; 2 lbs., 60c. By express, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.20; 12 lbs., $2.00; 48 Ibs., $7.50.
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.80c.; % lb., 70c.; lb., of each, $1.00, postpaid.
Bantam Evergreen
Golden Bantam Crossed with Stowell’s Evergreen
A new variety of golden or yellow Sweet Corn introduced a few years ago and one which has proven itself a decided success with the market man as well as the home gardener. In size it is not so much of a “nubbin” as Gol- den Bantam and yet not as large as its other parent. In crossing these two excellent varieties none of the good qualities of either has been lost; rather it surpasses them in sweetness and tenderness. While not an extra early sort, it come in just right in season to follow the first early sorts. We pre- dict this corn to become one of the leading sorts once its good qualities are generally known and advise all lovers of Sweet Corn to at least give Bantam Ever- green a trial) Pkt.) 10c.; 14) Ib.) 25¢51lb:,; 40c.; 2 lbs., 70c. By express, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.40; 12 lbs., $2.50.
Livingston’s Broad-Grained
Very Broad and Sweet Tor a number of years this variety has been closely selected to produce the broadest possible grains, and at the same time to retain its depth of grain and splendid quality. The grains are simply enormous when in the roasting ear stage. For those who enjoy running a knife blade down through the rows of grains before eating, Livingston’s Broad- Grained Sweet Corn is unexcelled; there is no dodging of the knife about these grains. The ears are of eight-rowed type and 7 or 8 inches long. It matures very soon
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paid: 6 lbs., $1.30; 12 lbs., $2.25.
Country Gentleman
One of the Richest Flavored of all the late varieties. As a table Corn this variety stands unrivaled, and without doubt is the most luscious of all varie- ties of Sweet Corn. The plump, pearly-white kernels are of great depth, and most delicious, and the flavor will delight an epicure. We have selected this f sort for many years and are es- pecially proud of our strain. It comes as true to type as any 9 we have ever seen. Ears aver- age 9 inches long by 2 inches in diameter and are typical ‘‘Shoe- ” appearance. Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 20c.; lb., 35c.; 2 Ibs., 60c. By express, not paid: 6 lbs. $1.20; 12 Ibs., $2.00; 48 lbs., $7.50.
Stowell’s Evergreen
A favorite with canners and market gardeners for late use, and especially for the kitchen garden. Ears large, kernels very deep, tender and of most delicious sweetness; very productive. Pkt., 10 Crete, Whe 20 cabs tobe alibsis 60c. By express, not paid: 6 lbs., $1.10; 12 lbs., $1.90; 48 lbs., $7.00.
Mammoth Late Sugar
Produces larger ears than any
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quality; a rich and very sweet ee. é& late variety. Pkt. 10c.; % Ib., -
20e¢;) Ibs 35e: 2) lbs, 60es (By ex= . a press, not paid: 6 Ilbs., $1.20; 12 a
Ibs, $2.00; 48 Ibs., $7.50.
“4 Best” Sweet Corns for
Home Gardens This collection will supply the table continuously throughout the entire sea- son: Mammoth White Cory (extra early) Columbus Market (early), Country Gen- tleman (main crop), New White Ever- green (late). One large pkt. each of above,
Sweet Corn for Fodder
Sow thickly in drills or broadcast at the rate of from 100 to 150 lbs. per acre. Ex- press, not paid: 12 lbs., $1.10; 48 Ibs., $4.00.
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Livingston’s Select Cucumber Seed
Livingston’s Select Extra-Early White Spine
How to Grow Cucumbers
As soon as the weather has become settled and warm, plant in hills 4 to 6 inches apart each way, with 8 to 10 seeds in a hill; cover one-half an inch deep, smoothing the hill off with the hoe. When the plants are out of dan- ger of insects, thin out to three or four plants to a hill. The seed may also be sown in rows 6 feet apart, with the seed every few inches in the row. W hen danger from bugs is past, they must be thinned out to 3 or 4 feet apart.
This latter way of planting insures a good “stand” as the bugs cannot take all of them. Four or five moth balls placed in a dish or pan and set close to the hill, are said
to drive away bugs. For pickles, plant from ist of June to ist of August. The fruit should be gathered when large enough for pickling, whether required for use or not, as, if left to ripen on the vines, it destroys their pro- ductiveness. Cucumbers forced under glass turn yellow quickly; sometimes from over-feeding, and often from the use of manures that are quick acting; on this account cow manure is preferred to horse manure. One ounce of seed
will plant about 50 hills; one to two pounds to the acre. Livingston’s Davis Perfect
By using this variety gardeners can produce out-of-door Cucumbers that will sell in the market for hothouse forc- ing varieties. The shape is ideal. It is almost seedless one-third of its length from the stem, and the few seeds that are contained in its blossom and when in eating con- dition are so small and tender that they are hardly noticeable. Most important of all, it does not lose its dark rich color when grown outdoors. It is hard to tell the difference between it and a hothouse cucumber. Pkt., 5c.; Om he 5244 «1b; S5c.3) Ib.,” $4.25.
Extra-Long, or Evergreen White Spine—Averages longer than other strains. Extra fine shape and quality; makes a good pickle; used extensively for growing under glass. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 15¢c.; % Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25.
Arlington ‘Improved White "Spine—F or market use and picking it is superior to the old White Spine. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 20c-; % Ib:, 30c.; Ib:, $1:00.
Early Portune
Livingston’s Extra-Early White Spine
This private strain we have had over thirty years, and it
| is the most thoroughbred, uniform and shapely variety kEnown, not only for first early, but for general crop as well.
slicing when it is un-
Excels in earliness, often ready for other sorts are only pickles. In purity equaled. Vines are vigorous growers. The very best for slicing, and make choice pickles, straight and smooth; a great bearer; keeps green much longer than the yellow varieties; no sort excels it in crispness and flavor. Every market gardener knows how difficult it is to secure pure cucumber seed, and as this sort is remarkably free from mixture, we are sure it will be Cee appreciated. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 15¢c.; % Ib., 35c.; lb., $1.
9 . e ree s Evergreen Pickling (Introduced by us in 1890.) Generally admitted to pos- sess every qualification required in a perfect pickling Cu-
cumber. Exceptionally productive. One grower says it bears “four to one,” compared with many standard sorts. It is a very strong grower, extra-early and bears firm,
erisp fruits, which are excellent for slicing also. We de- vote the greatest care to the selection of this seed stock. PKt., 5e.5 0Z., 15c.; % Ib., 36c.; Ib., $1.25.
Early Fortune A fine new variety of White Spine Type; the fruit is of uniform size and shape and is of very firm texture, thus permitting long distance shipping. The skin, which is dark green, holds its color remarkably well and therefore remains in slicing condition longer than some of the other standard ‘sorts, JPkt, be; oz, tb5c:; 1% Ib, 3b5¢:; lbs $i-25:
Cumberland—Is of the hardy, White Spine type. The pickles differ from all other hardy sorts in being thickly set with fine spines over almost the entire surface. Dur- ing the whole period of growth the form is very straight and symmetrical, thus being as choice for slicing as for pickles. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; Ib., T5c.
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Livingston’s Davis Perfect Cucumber
Improved Long Green
(See illustration below.) The vines are very strong growing and productive. The fruits are quite long, aver- aging 10 to 12 inches in length. This sort is very popular both as a slicer and for pickles. One of the best general purpose Cucumbers. Extra choice stock grown on our own farms.—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; 4 Ib., 45c.; Ib., $1.50
Klondike
Excellent strain of White Spine, remarkable for the uni- formly dark green skin of its shapely fruits. Popular with Southern planters for shipping to the Northern mar- kets. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 10¢e.; % Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00.
Westerfield Chicago WPickling—Popular with Chicago gardeners. Medium length, slightly pointed at ends; very large; prominent spines; deep green. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; ¥Y% |b., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
Jersey Pickling—Intermediate between Long and Short Green. Long, slender, cylindrical; crisp and tender. Pkt., 6c.; 0z., 10c.; % 1b., 30c.; lb., $1.00
Green Prolific, or Boston Pickling—Of uniform growth,
seldom too large for pickling; immensely productive. PEE; 5e.; 02, Lbc.; 14 Wb., 45c.; lb., $1.40.
Extra-Early Russian—Smaill, extra-early; hardy; pro- ductive, good for small pickles. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; %4 lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
Curious Cucumbers Serpent or Snake Cucumber—A great curiosity. Inter-
esting for children or for exhibition. The cucumbers grow curled up like a snake, with head protruding; some- times several feet in length. Pkt., 10c.
Gherkins (True West India)—Used only for pickles. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢c.; % Ib., 45c.; 1lb., $1.50.
“Temon”’ Cucumber—A new and desirable variety, hav- ing a strong resemblance to a lemon in its size, shape and color. It has a thin skin. The crispness, tenderness and sweetness are all that could be desired and it seems to lack the bitterness of the common Cucumber. Pick just as it turns yellow. Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 15c.; 0z., 25c.
Japanese Climbing—Vines extra strong; being a climb- ing sort, can be grown on trellises or other supports; valu- able in small gardens. Very prolific, from 40 to 50 fruits having been counted on single plants. The Cucumbers are long and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; 02. 1dc.; % Ib., 40c.; Ib., $1.25.
Livingston’s Emerald
(Introduced by us in 1897)—We were eight years in per- fecting this variety, which represents a dark green Cucum- ber that will hold its color. It is strictly an evergreen, retaining its color until quite ripe, making it very attrac- tive. The plant sets early, and its vigorous vines abound in long, straight, handsome fruits of the most desirable qualities. As a slicer the flesh is perfectly crisp and ten- der and the flavor most pleasing. The young fruit is dark green, straight, slender and almost spineless; makes an excellent pickle, and when ripe none excel it for making sweet pickles. It is not excelled for beauty in color and form. Excellent shipping variety. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 15c.; % Ib., 50c. =
Early Frame, or Short Green—A popular early variety of medium size and good shape; good for small pickles. eran ye Coyary alles BAT Moy, Aaee Words Yio; ;
Nichol’s Medium Green—Introduced by us in 1883. Color dark green; flesh crisp and tender; medium size; straight and smooth; a real handsome and prolific variety. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; % 1b., 80c.; Ib., $1.00. ;
Early Green Cluster—Short and prickly; bearing in clus- ters; prolific; fine for bottling. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. ;
Cool and Crisp—The beautiful green color is all that can be desired. Excellent for pickling or slicing. Pkt, 5c.; OZ ies; 446 Ib zoe selbs ibe: :
Rawson’s Hothouse—A very fine strain of Cucumbers for forcing in greenhouses. Fruit is about two incheg longer and darker green in color than White Spine. Pkt., 10c.; 4% oz., 35c.; oz., 65c.; % Ib., $2.00; lb., $7.50.
The “Vickery” Forcing—Rich, dark green in color, im- mense cropper. A choice variety for hothouse growers; also hard to excel for out-door cultivation. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 25¢c.; oz., 45c.; %4 Ilb., $1.40; 1lb., $5.00.
Rollison’s Telegraph—Grows about 18 inches long; bright green, and is almost seedless. For greenhouse growing. Pkt. of 15 seeds, 25c.
Dandelion
Sow in May or June, in warm, rich soil, in drills half an inch deep and 18 inches apart. Some of the plants will be ready for use in September, balance the following Spring. Make delicious greens. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill.
Large-Leaved—Leaves fully double the size of the com- mon Dandelion. Years of the most careful cultivation have
developed a very fine strain of seed. Pkt., 10c.
Improved Long Green
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Livingston’s Mammoth Purple Egg Plant
Berenjena E g g = P] a n t Bierpfianze
Sow seeds in hotbed or warm greenhouse in March or early in April; if no hotbed is at hand, they may be grown in any light room where the temperature will average 75 degrees. When plants are two inches high, or have formed two rough leaves, transplant them into beds and set 3 to 4 inches apart. Keep beds closed and very warm, shad- ing from direct rays of the sun and giving an abundance of water until the ground is warm and all danger from frost and cold night is past; then harden the plants by gradual exposure to the sun and air, and increase the supply of water; transplant to the open ground late in May or June, into warm, rich soil, 2 to 3 feet apart each way, according to the richness of the ground. When about a foot high, draw the earth up to the stems. Care should be used in cutting the fruit so as not to disturb the roots of the plants. One ounce of seed produces about
1000 plants. . Black Beauty
From ten days to two weeks earlier than the purple varieties, and of rich, lustrous, purplish black color, and is a distinct sort and a favorite where known. The plants are remarkably healthy in their growth and yield an abun- dance of large fruits. The fruit is very attractive in appearance. variety is entirely spineless. Quality the very best. Pkt., 10c.; % oz.,
25¢c.; 0z., 45c.; 1%4 lb., $1.35; 1b., $4.50.
New York Improved Large Purple
Livingston’s Mammoth
Purple
(See illustration above of typical fruits grown on “True Blue” trial grounds.)
This splendid variety we have obtained by years of the most careful selection and extra culti with a true strain of New York Improy have the finest strain of Mammoth Purple Egg
We now
Plant obtainable.
a sure cropper and entirely spineless.
large, vigorous and very productive.
in color
and shape, very large, usually
diameter, but sometimes specimens are 10 inches. Skin, a handsome dark purple, smooth and
glossy.
Flesh white, of superior quality.
vation, beginning
red Large Purple.
It is quite early for such a large sort,
The plants are
The fruit is uniform
6 to 8 inches in grown measuring
Selected Seed—
PRE we. 46.02. 1be2;0z.; 30¢c.5-44 Ibi,-$1.00; Ib., $3.50.
A leading variety; fruit very large, ova] shaped, smooth, deep
purple; flesh white and of good quality. The seed we offer is a Cs OZat
very fine strain of this popular sort. Pkt., 10c.; 4% oz., 30c.; % Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.25.
Florida High Bush
A large fruited purple sort; very popular with Southern grow- ers. Fruit is held well up off the ground. A _ splendid shipper and finds ready sale. The plant is vigorous, quite productive, drought resisting and stands wet weather well. Pkt., 10c.;
1b5e.570z., 30c.; 14 Ib., 90c:; 1b., $3.25.
% OZ,
Mrs. E. C. Shaw, Perry County, Ohio, writes: ‘Have been a cus-
tomer for several years and find your seed ‘just right’.”
J. P. Mitchell, Harris County, Texas, writes, Feb. 10, 1918: “I tried your seeds in Texas last year with the best of success.”
All Prices Quoted in This Catalogue are Subject to
Change Without Notice.
This
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Siberian Kale
Kohl Rabi, (Turnip-Rooted Cabbage)
Col rabano o Nabicol
Kohirabi
When young and tender they are fine for table use; when matured, they keep splendidly and are excellent for feeding stock. For early use, sow in hotbed, transplant and culti- vate like Early Cabbage. For Winter use plant the middle of June or first of July outdoors in rows 18 inches apart, transplanting or thinning out to 8 inches apart in the rows. One ounce of seed sows 300 feet of drill.
Earliest White Vienna—Greenish white outside, clear white flesh within. Smooth, short leaf; forcing; fine in qualttyve= sbkt, be; (oz = 25ce.5 Ib:, ‘$2875:
Earliest Purple Vienna—Same is the Barliest White aera, Pkt., 5c.; 0z.:, 20¢.; 44 1
with good for % Ib., 80c.;
every respect as ib except in the outside color. bs, “5c.
e Endivien Salat Endive Endibia o Escarola
For an early crop, sow in April in drills 15 inches apart, and later thin the plants to stand 12 inches apart in the row. The main sowings are made in June and July. When nearly full grown, gather up the leaves and tie them by their tips to blanch them. One Ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.
Large Curled Pancalier—Erect grower, early, large, very finely curled, productive and with rose colored ribs. Center so dense that it blanches itself. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; % Ib., 70c.; lb., $2.25.
Fine Green Curled—Hardiest variety; the most desir- able for home use or market garden. Deep green leaves, beautifully cut and curled; easily blanched. (See illus- tration!) YPKt, 5e.;0z., dcr; 14 Ibi, 50c¢.; lb: S175;
Large Green Curled—A hardy, vigorous growing va- riety with bright deep green leaves. The dense mass of deeply divided leaves formd in the center blanches very readily to rich creamy white. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢c.; %4 Ihb., 50c.; lb., $1.75.
Broad Leaved Batavian—Broad, wrinkled leaves; used in soups.
thick form very large heads, Pkt., 5¢.; 02.,
and slightly which are much 20c.; % 1b., 65c.; lb., $2.00,
For GOURDS see Flower Seed Pages,
Breton Kale, or Borecole Blatterkohl
Kale, or German Greens, do not form heads, but furnish an abundance of pretty curled leaves that are highly prized as food. Sow from the middle of April to. the beginning of May; transplant and cultivate like Cabbage. Will en- dure considerable frost without injury. One ounce of seed sows 200 feet of drill. 4 pounds sows an acre.
Dwarf Green Curled German Greens, or Sprouts—Is very dwarf and spreading. The leaves are beautifully curled and of a bright green color. Quite hardy. Pkt., 5c.,; Om wZber a4 Lb: bes; Ib aszso0:
Siberian Kale—Dwarf growth, bluish green leaves. Sow in September in rows a foot apart, and cultivate the same as Spinach; very hardy and makes an excellent Spring greens. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; %4 1b., 65c.; Ib., $2.00.
Special Prices made for large quantities of Kale Seed.
Puerro Leeks Porree oder Lauch
Broad Scotch, or London Flag—A hardy kind; large strong plants with broad leaves. Cultivation the same as for Onions. Pkt.; 5c.; oz., 15¢e:7 44 Ibi, 50G5 Th. “gas (or
Large Musselburgh (Carentan or Scotch Champion— Favorite market sort of enormous size; large, broad leaves; flavor is very mild. Pkt.,;°5¢.; oz, 15¢e:5..24 Ib., 50¢.;7lb.,
$1.75. Herbs
Sweet, Pot, Culinary, and Medicinal
Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow in early Spring in shallow drills 1 foot apart; cover lightly with lime soil, and when up a few inches thin out, or transplant into prepared beds. Care should be taken to harvest properly. Do this on a dry day, just before they come into full blossom; dry quickly in the shade, pack closely in bottles
or dry boxes to exclude the air. Varieties in the list marked with an (*) are perennials.
Pkt. Oz. Pkt. Oz. Anise). 52 ie 5e 10c | *Rosemary ...............-- 5c 35c *Balm 2 20c | *R ee 15¢ *Caraway 5c 10c 15¢ *Catnip, or Catmint 5c 30c es 20c *Coriander .................. 5c 10c Sweet Basil .......... 5c 15¢ *Fennel, Sweet J 10c . Serarencut dee 20¢ eyeet Marjoram.... 5¢ aes *Lavender, Sweet... 5c 20c | *Thyme -..................... c *Peppermint ............ 10c *Wormwood ... 25c
Dill—This herb is used in large quantities in the mak- ing of Dill Pickles; also for gavoring vinegar. Pkt., 5c.; oz), 20c)% 714 “Ib:; 65e:; Wb, $2.0
Sage—Sow in rich ground rita thin out the plants to stand 15 inches apart. Used for payor nes and dressings. Pkt., 5e!s oz; 20c¢.; 44 Ib; 65c.5) Ib.; 9250
Garlic Sets
Garlic Sets or Bulbs are planted in early Spring in rows 12 inches apart, placing the sets 4 inches apart in the rows, 2 inches deep, or in the Same manner as Mul- tiplier Onions. Garlic is used for flavoring purposes. Bulbs, postpaid, oz., 5c.; ™%4 Ib., 15c.
Fine Green Curled Endive
Lettuce
Curture—For early Spring use, sow in a seed bed in Sep- tember or October, and protect through the Winter in cold- frames, or in the South with leaves or litter, or sow in a hot-bed in early Spring. Lettuce plants may also be start- ed very successfully in the house in boxes which are about 5 inches deep. Make soil very fine and firm. Mark off into rows 2 inches apart and 4 inch deep, into which sow the seed quite thinly; cover with blotting or brown paper fitted into the top of the box. First saturate the paper with water and keep moist until the seed germinates; then remove. Expose the young plants gradually to the light. As soon as the ground outside is dry and warm so that it can be well worked, set out the plants 8 inches apart in the rows. For a later supply, sow seeds in the garden every two weeks from the middle of April until July, choosing varieties according to their heat-resisting qualities. Sow very thinly in rows 18 inches apart, cover- ing seed 4 inch deep with fine soil, and when well up thin to 12 inches apart in the rows. In order to have crisp, tender Lettuce, it should be grown as rapidly as possible, therefore the soil should be made very rich by liberal manuring. It is also necessary to keep the soil thoroughly cultivated. Poor soil and lack of cultivation invariably causes poor quality Lettuce. One Ounce of seed sows 100 square feet; plants 120 feet of row; produces 3,000 plants.
Selected Big Boston (White Seeded)
A very desirable large variety for forcing in cold-frames and for out-door planting. Plants large, hardy, vigorous. Leaves broad, smooth, thin, of a light green color. One of the most popular sorts in the South for shipment to Northern markets. It forms good-sized heads and does particularly well during the cool Fall and Spring months. Heads of a pleasing light-green color, firm and of superior quality. When grown in cold-frames, the heads are not as tight as when grown outside. One of the best market varieties we know. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; 0z., 20c.; % Ib.
65c.; Ib. $2.00. The Preferred
A Black-Seeded Big Boston
A new variety quite similar to Big Boston-except as to color of the seed, which in this variety is black, hence more hardy. The heads are large and compact; and the leaves have somewhat less of the slight bronze tinge on the outer edge of the leaves, which is common to the old style of Big Boston. If this has proven an objection, the Preferred should be found more desirable. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; 0z., 15ce.; % Ihb., 45c.; 1b., $1.50.
Early Curled Simpson
A leading early sort: does not head, but forms a com- pact mass of curly leaves of yellowish green. Matures early; generally grown as an early crop. Very tender and crisp. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; oz., 15c.; % Ib., 45c.; lb., $1.50.
Improved Hanson
None more reliable for outdoor cultivation. Heads grow to a remarkable size, resembling that of a fat cabbage. Extremely slow to run to seed. Outer leaves are bright green and beautifully frilled on the edges; inner leaves white and deliciously sweet, tender and crisp. In our trial
grounds with dozens of other sorts, it withstood Summer Pict, 5C.;
heat among the best.
1% oZz., 10c.; 0z., 15¢.; % lb., 50c.; lb., $1.75.
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—_ Grand Rapids
Selected Grand Rapids Lettuce -
Especially Adapted for Greenhouse Culture in Winter; Also a Good Lettuce to Sow Outside Early in the Spring
Our Stock of This Variety is Extra Fine and is Green- house as Well as Outdoor Tested for Purity
Grand Rapids does not form a head, but makes large, compact bunches of light, attractively curled and fringed leaves. It grows very rapidly and keeps in good market condition for a long time after cutting. The seed should be sown more shallow than other sorts, otherwise it may not germinate. Our strain of Grand Rapids is extra fine, and besides we grow_it in greenhouses to test for purity before sending out. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; oz. 20c.; % Ib., 65c.; Ib., $2.00.
Iceberg
A beautiful Lettuce, with large, curly leaves of a bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tinge at the edges. Handsome heads, unusually solid because of the natural tendency to the large, strong leaves to turn in, which also causes thorough blanching. Crisp, tender and fine flavor. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; oz., 15c.; % Ib., 50¢c.; 1b., $1.75.
Livingston’s Crisp-as-Ice
; (Introduced by us in 1895.) A most beautiful, attrac- tive Lettuce of the cabbage type. The heads are solid, of immense size when well grown, and so exceedingly crisp, tender and -brittle as to fully warrant the name, Livingston’s Crisp-as-Ice. The glossy leaves are thick, nicely crimped and curled; the outside leaves are beauti- fully variegated with dark brown bronze and green. The heads when cut open, have a rich, creamy yellow heart. A superior family and home-market Lettuce, and so hardy as to withstand frost very late in the season. Pkt., 5c; 16 0Z., 15¢.; 0Z., 25c.; % lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50.
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St. Louis Black Seeded Forcing
One of the best all-round smooth leaved head Lettuces for forcing in cold frames or for planting in the open. Hardy and vigorous grower, heads large, firm, compace and quality unsurpassed. Leaves broad, smooth and of a very desirable green color. This variety is one of the surest to head under all conditions. Uniike many varie- ties it does not turn brown at aproach of cool weather. Grown almost exclusively by the market gardeners of St. Louis, Pkt, 5c.; % 0z., 10c.; oz., 15¢.; % Ib. 35c.; Ib., $1.25.
All Heart
This excellent variety of Lettuce is in favor of both private and market gardeners. It is a very reliable, hard- heading variety of cabbage-lettuce and will give sat- isfaction wherever grown. It rarely fails to make a large, solid head and is adapted for both Spring and Summer use. It withstands heat and forms large heads, leaves closely set, with solid heart, even before it is half grown. Col- or yellowish-green; flavor rich and buttery. Pkt., 5c.; % 0z., 15¢c.; 0z., 25¢.; %4 Ib.|, 70c.; Ib., $2.25. a
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Livingston’s “Bon Ton”
This fine variety is of the Simpson Lettuce type, but comes almost absolutely uniform and true. It has a beautiful light green outer head, changing to a rich cream shade at the heart: The leaves are just enough wrinkled to make them beautiful, yet not enough so as to render it difficult to prepare them for the table. Pkt, 5@.); 3% 0z., 15¢.; oz, 25¢:5 44 Ib. 75e.5 Ib., $2.50.
Black-Seeded Simpson
Is very popular among market gardeners, and fine \ for the home table. Forms a large, loose head. Its nearly white, curly leaves are large, thin, very ten- der and of good quality. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c¢.; 0z., 15c.; % lb., 50c.; Ib., $1.75.
California Cream Butter
Extra fine sort of this type, forming splendid, large, compact heads in cool weather. Heads round and solid; outside green; within the leaves are a rich, creamy yellow color; most delicious and buttery in taste. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; oz, 15c.; %4 lb., 45c.; Ib., $1.50.
Unrivalled
May King Uaiealiea This remarkable variety has proven itself capable of nrivaile satisfying the most exacting requirements that could be A selection from Big Boston. Heads are large, solid made on an early outdoor Lettuce. It is not easily air- and of a light green color, shading to creamy white at the fected by cold or wet weather, grows very quickly and | center of the head. The quality is fine, having a rich produces, even in poor soil, splendid globular heads very | buttery flavor. The Unrivalled is very similar in appear- early in the Spring. Pkt., 5c.; % oz. 10c.; 0z, 15c.; %4 1b. | ance to Big Boston, but does not have the red tinge at
45c.; lb., $1.50. ies 7h ede. of sue leaf. “Pkt:; 5¢:5 36 0z., 1be.; oz.) 25er. 1 + 10¢.; 1b., $2.25. Prize Head & Ib, 7 , $ Large heads; even the outer leaves are crisp and ten- < der; light green, tinged with brownish red. Superb flavor; Denver Market very hardy; very fine for home use; too tender to ship An early head-lettuce for forcing or open ground. Heads any great distance. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 1dc.; 1% Vb., 45¢e.; \b:, | are large, solid and of a desirable light green. Leaves $1.50. a Deauulfully. pe ee and blistered; crisp, tender and de- icious. Ep CRS a Be ee 3 is 53 . Deacon licious. Pkt, 5e.i % oz, 0c; oz, Ibe; % Ib., 3be.; Ib This Lettuce does not grow as large as some sorts, but Mammoth Black-Seeded Butter—Heads large, _ solid,
has few outside leaves; grows very solid and of delicious | blanching to white at center; leaves smooth, thick, brittle, buttery flavor. Center of head blanches to bright yellow | tender and extra fine flavored. Long standing. Pkt., 5c.; ‘shade: very crisp and tender, remaining so for a long | 1% oz., 10c.; oz., 15c.; % Ib., 35c.; lb., $1.25.
time, even in hot weather. One of the finest Summer sorts. Improved Salamander—Large, compact heads; color light Pkt., 5c.; 0z, 15¢.; %4 Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25. green, shading to write at the center; leaves thick, smooth, W d er 1 ; Se and ae duality. Pity bch teu ozs 10 cr oz liber:
New York A hy CHS Woleaos : onderrul ( ) “Early White’ Cabbage, or Phila, Butter—This old re- This splendid mammoth heading and long-keeping va- | liable variety is very tender, has large, solid, greenish riety has been grown to weigh 6 lbs. to the head; fre- | white heads and stands the heat extremely well. Pkt.,
quently weighs 2 or 3 lbs. Heart is solid, of light green | 5¢.; % oz., 10c.; oz., 15c.; % Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25. color, very sweet, pense ang crisp. aoe stanoine noe
3 ads may be cut from the same be or many cs. rect Mes 44 oz, 10C.; 0Z., 15c.; % Ib., 45c.; Ib., $1.50. Celery Lettuce
Trianon Cos.—This variety is the finest of the Cos or blanching
sorts. The long, narrow leaves, which form solid heads, like Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbages, blanch and become snowy white. Excels in quality and crispness. The leaves, when blanched, are stiff like Celery, and can be eaten in the same manner. Pkt., 5c.; 1 0Z., 10c.; oz., 15¢c.; % Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.75.
Livingston’s Lettuce Mixture
One Sowing Produces Salad for the Season
Contains a grand assortment of decidedly distinct and excel- lent Lettuces. They mature early, medium and late; some curled and crimped, others produce heads. Colors range from al- most pure white, through delicate shades of green and yel- | low to rich golden. All are delightfully fresh, crisp, tender and of excellent flavor. All sizes, from the small early to i the maramoun Summer varieties. Liberal Pkt., 10c.; % oz, AD CHOZes &, ‘
Special Lettuce Collection 10c One full-sized packet each of the following: Selected Big Boston, best head Lettuce; Early Curled Simpson, best cumted Lettuce; Deacon, finest ‘butter head’ Lettuce—for 10 cents.
Mrs. W. B. J. Perry, Shelby County, Tennessee, writes on February 4th, 1918, as follows:
“We planted some of your ‘Wonderful Lettuce” last year. I never saw such lettuce. It was fine. C “We have been planting your tomato seed for the last three years. They are fine and I don’t see any like them, not even in the city of Memphis, Tennessee. I live about 7 or 8 miles from Memphis, and I send some of my to- matoes there. My market man never brings any back to me. My neighbors who have gardens all around me,
i BE re “Nie ee rr ee even some of them send to me for tomatoes. Every year
Wonderful I sell all that I can spare. I never have enough.”
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~ Musk Melons or Cantaloupes
Melon Almizcleno o Cantain Zucker Melonen I
A rich, sandy soil and good seed are absolutely necessary for success in rais-
ing the best Muskmelons. The seed should not be pianted until the ground has become dry and warm; plant in hills 6 feet apart each way; old, well-rot- ted manure should be thoroughly mixed with the soil in each hill and in liberal quantity. Put six to ten seeds in the hill, and when: danger from insects is past, leave three or four of the strong- est plants only. Musk or Cantaloupe Melons may be also sown in rows, that are made about 6 feet apart, and when the plants are well up thinned to stand in hills 5 to 6 feet apart, just before the plants begin to run. This method insures a good stand of plants in spite of the bugs. Cultivate often and not deep. One ounce of seed will plant 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds will sow an acre.
Delicious Gold-Lined
The shape is ideal, being slightly oval, and it is heav- ily netted over the entire surface. The fiesh of the entire Melon is noticeably thick, fine grained and sweet. The color is green with a gold margin next to the seed cavity. Attractive both as to outward appearance and when cut. _Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 15¢c.; % Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25.
. ww: , . Livingston’s Ohio Sugar For full description of this grand variety, see specialty paces. Pkt, 10c-;0z., 25¢e.; 14 Ib., T0c.; Ib., $2.25.
Extra Early Hackensack
Produces two weeks earlier than the well-known Hacken- sack; heavily netted, and has light green flesh of most delicious flavor; a splendid Cantaloupe melon. Its shape and solidity admit of its being packed very closely in erates for shipment, and it will keep in good condition for several days after picking. Large, fine form. Pkt., 5e.* oz., 15¢c.; 1% Ib., 45c.; Tb., $1.50.
Texas Cannon Ball
-It is slightly larger than the Rocky Ford Cantaloupe, is perfectly round, heavily netted, with no ribs, and has the thickest flesh of any melon grown. Flesh is green in color and of good flavor. It has never been used as a shipping melon to any extent, yet the rind is rough and is a good keeper. Pkt, 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 1b., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
Acme, or Baltimore Nutmeg
Has a beautiful, heavily netted, green skin; good size;
shape is oval, slightly ribbed; flesh thick, green, very ‘ner flavored, smooth. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; %4 IJb., 25c.; 1b., 85c.
= ’ Osage, or Miller’s Cream
A favorite salmon-fleshed variety. Large, oval, slightly ribbed and netted; skin is-:very dark green. Flesh is very thick and sweet flavored, most delicious to the rind. The whole crop is very even and fruit extra heavy, owing to this thickness of the flesh. A great favorite for both market purposes and the home garden’ especially. Pkt., Be OZ wines: 24° Ib. s0c.; ib, Sl.25:
Hackensack (Turk’s Cap)—A General Crop Melon. It is round, well netted, and of large size; flesh green and thick; delicious flavor; beautiful in appearance. Very pop- ular the country over. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 Ib., 25c.; Ib.,
7 Long Island Beauty
A splendid variety, on the style of the Extra-Early Hack- ensack, but slightly more ribbed. It is of very superior quality, with green flesh. = Pkt. beiss0zs f5e.. 44 1b, 35e.;
Ib:, $1425 Extra-Early Green Citron
The largest of the very early nutmeg melons. Form nearly round; fairly netted; flesh green; quality very fine. PES de.; 0z., 10c.; -1%4 Ib., 25¢e:; Tb.,-85c.
Dwarf, or Bush
. This Melon grows in bush form; the stem between the joints of the vine being shorter than on the ordinary kinds. Fruit small, but early and very productive. The hills can be planted as close as 21% feet apart, leaving 2 to 3 plants to the hill. Pkt. 10c.; % oz., 15c.; oz., 25c.
Honey Dew Muskmelon
Honey Dew Musk Melon
A Delicious New Melon Offered for the First Time Last Season
Its name has been well chosen, as it is about as sweet as Honey. The average size is about six inches in diam- eter, and they weigh five to six pounds. The skin is smooth with little netting, and of creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh is a beautiful green next to the outside rind shading to light green at the center. It is very thick, melting, fine grained and can be eaten almost to the rind, and the seed cavity is quite small. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; % Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.75.
Livingston’s Rose Gem
A fine green-fleshed shipping Musk Melon named and introduced by us in 1896. In shape it is more oval than the original strain, which gives it additional strength to stand long-distance shipping. One of the best and most profitable extra-early melons in existence for market gar- deners and shippers, being especially adapted to basket- shipping. PkKt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib., 30c.; Ib.,- $1.00.
Burpee’s Netted Gem
This very early Cantaloupe iMlelon is onc of the most delicious in the whole list. Small and round in shape. Firm, green flesh. Sweet and luscious clear to the rind. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 10c.; 1% Jb., 30c.; Ib., $1.00.
Rocky Ford
An improved Netted Gem Melon with sweet, green flesh. In the hands of the Rocky Ford (Colorado) growers it has made that state famous in Eastern Markets for melons of unequaled quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 Ib., 30c.; Ib.,
1.00.
Rocky Ford Pink Meat
Is quite similar in appearance to an Eden Gem typ> of Rocky Ford, being beautifully netted, but the flesh pink. Its shipping qualities are excellent, quality all that can be desired, and we believe is destined to become pop- ular. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 15¢:; 4% Ib., 45¢.;-Ib., $1.40.
Davis Grand
It is salmon-fleshed and is remarkably uniform in size; the color and flavor of flesh are very fine. It sets fruits near the roots, has a more vigorous vine and therefore resists disease better than most sorts. Fruits average about 6inches in diameter. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; lb., 85c.
Banana
Very odd; 18 to 21 inches long. from bright green to rich salmon. the most delicious of melons. 15¢e.; %4 lb., 50c.
Yellow flesh, blending Iragrant, and one of Early. PKs eles) OZ,
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A Row of Tip Tops
Livingston’s Tip Top
TIP-TOP IN QUALITY—TIP-TOP IN APPEARANCE— TIP-TOP IN PRODUCTIVENESS—Introduced by Us in 1892—This splendid melon has “held its own” for many years against all introductions in the melon line, and no yellow-fleshed melon of which we have any knowledge compares with it in good qualities. The testimony of all who have used Tip-Top is that every melon produced, whether big or little, early or late, is pa good one—sweet, juicy, finest flavor, firm (but >not hard) fleshed and eatable to the outside coat- ing. Its appearance on the market is very at- tractive—sells on sight. Customers soon learn to pick them out and will have no other variety. Fruit of large size, and flesh attractive bright salmon in color; nearly round, evenly ribbed, moderately netted, very pro- ductivie: SPkt bel oz. oes s4) Ulibs) 45.c)s tipisil.b Oso LOS:
$6.25. Hoodoo
The vine is quite vigorous, resisting blight better than most other sorts, and is very productive. The fruits vary slightly in shape, averaging nearly round, quite like the Netted Gem. The netting is distinctive in being excep- tionally dense and fine, and it extends over practically the entire surface. The rind, although thin, is so very firm that the melons arrive in distant markets in perfect con- dition. Flesh very thic kih,ghly colored, of finest texture, and delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; Ib., 85c.
Perfection
Dark green skin, heavily net-
(Princess)—Medium size. Pkt., 5¢.3 10z.,
ted; flesh a rich orange color; very sweet. Tce bs oRC.s) Lbs ode2b.
Burrell’s Gem
or Osage Gem)—A superior new orange- fleshed shipping melon. Of splendid flavor, sweet and aro- matic, oblong in shape, smoothly rounded ends closely netted and slightly ribbed, dark green skin. The rind is thin, but rough; flesh exceptionally deep rich salmon-or- ange color. Iruits average 6 by 4 inches. Very fine for marketing. Pkt., 5¢c.; oz; 10¢.5; 1% Ib:, 25c.; Ib., 85c.
Paul Rose (Petoskey)
A successful cross of the Osage with the Netted Gem, which combines the sweetness of the one with the fine net- ting of the other. A large size Netted Gem with deep orange flesh. Early as the Netted Gem. Adapted to ship- ping in baskets. Originated with an extensive grower of Northern Michigan. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 15c.; %4 lb., 35c.; Ib.,
$1.15 Emerald Gem
Ripens early; medium size; nearly round; flesh a deli- eate light salmon ‘color, very thick, fine grained, and very few melons can compare with it in superb flavor. The rind is thin, dark green, ribbed, slightly netted. One of the best for home use. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢c.; % Ib., 35c.; I1b., $1.25.
(Ordway’s,
Surprise
Fruit medium to large size, oval, distinctly ribbed, cov-
ered with slight patches of netting; skin light yellow. Flesh salmon color. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 10c.; %4 Ilb., 25¢.; Ib; (EXo5
We can also offer Early Green Nutmeg and Jenny Lind. Pkt., 5c.5 oz., 10¢.; 24 Ib., 30c:; Tb:, $1200:
Sandias W ater Melons Wassermelonen
A light, sandy soil, with good exposure to the sun, is the best situation to plant Water Melons. Hoe often and very thoroughly.
be prepared deep, but receive shallow cultivation.
desired, for exhibition purposes, leave but one or two on a single vine. a very generous shovelful of well-rotted manure mixed with the soil in each hill. should contain a large percentage of ammonia and potash. Owing to the large size of Water-Melon seeds, the ounce size One ounce of seed will plant 20 to 30 hills; four or five pounds will plant
ger from insects is past, thin out to three strong plants. packets are about right for small gardens. an acre.
Florida Favorite
A splendid oblong Melon; ten days earlier than Kolb’s Gem. Skin dark green, slightly mottled, with still deeper shade; flesh dark red and of the finest flavor and quality. We have a splendid stock of this Melon to offer, at an ex- ceedingly low price. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; lb., 75c.
Ice Cream—True White Seeded
The Great Kitchen-Garden and Home-Market Water- melon—This old standby has too thin a rind for shipping unless packed in straw. Few varieties, if any, surpass a True Ice Cream Watermelon for quality and productive- ness. Ours is the original type, very carefully selected and is faney stock. Of good size, medium early, fruit ob- long; rind light mottled green; bright flesh, and solid to the center; melting and delicious. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. By express, not paid: 5 lbs., $2.25.
The ground should If extra-large Water Melons are Plant in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, with If commercial fertilizer is used, it Plant eight or ten seeds in each hill, and finally, when dan-
Ice Cream
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Kleckley Sweets
A Great Melon for Home and Near-by Markets
This splendid Water Melon has certainly become very popular wherever it has been thoroughly
tested. It is of superb, luscious fiavor. While the skin is_ per- haps too thin to admit of the
Melons being shipper very great distances to market, it is most desirable to plant for home use er local markets. The Melons themselves are very large, ob- long in form, with dark green skin, thin rind, which is very brit-
tle. Flesh is bright scarlet, with solid heart, deliciously cer isp, sugary, and splendid in every way. The Melons
average from 18 to 20 inches in length by 10
to 12 inches in diameter; of handsome appear-
ance; ripens early, and is most desirable for home garden. Pkt; 5c; oz, 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; 1b., 75e. >By ex- press, not paid: 5 lbs., $2.50; 10 lbs., $4.50.
Cole’s Early
Very hardy; a sure cropper for Northern states. Deli- cate in texture of fiesh, which is dark red; rind green, striped with lighter shades, thin and very brittle; of medium size, and nearly round; matures early: especially good for home use. Pkt, dc.; 0z., 10c.; %4 Ib., 25c.; lb., T5e.
3 eye New Chilian
A new white seeded Melon of fine quality, with a reputa- tion already established in the Pacific states, and will, no doubt, become very popular elsewhere when it is better known. Fruits medium size, nearly round or slightly otlong, skin rich, deep green, indistinctly mottled and striped with a lighter shade. Flesh bright red, remarkably fine grained, firm and sweet, quality second to none. A good shipping Melon, and keeps exceptionally well. Pkt, be:; oz, 15c.; 44. ib. 25e:
Harris’ Earliest
One of the earliest good Water Melons. sort, with mottled skin. Sweet, tender flesh. 0z., 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; Ib., 75c.
Livingston’s Orange
The peculiarity of this fine Melon is that when well ripened the inner core separates from the rind, as shown in our picture. Frequently one can lift the entire heart of the Melon out of the shell or rind by carefully cutting the Melon rind only. It will be noticed that the inner portion of the Melon quite resembles an orange after peeling, hence the name. The flesh of this Melon is of a beautiful pink shade and fine quality. It grows to a medium size, is productive and, taken altogether, is a very desirable variety. Crop short. Packets only, 10c¢ each.
Kolb’s Gem *
Probably the most extensively grown for long distance shipping of any Watermelon ever originated. The flesh is bright red and of good flavor. Melons large, of very thick, oval blocky form; skin handsomely marked in stripes of light and dark green. One of the most productive and best keeping Melons. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢c.; ™% I1b., 15c.; Ib., 50c. By express, not paid: 5 ibs., $2. 00; 10 lbs., $3.50.
Georgia Rattlesnake, or Striped Gypsy
Very large, long, smooth and distinctly striped; flesn bright scariet, very crisp and sweet. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % lb., 15c.; 1lb., 50c.
Alabama Sweets
Large, oval Pkt, 5c:;
Large, dark green Melons of oblong shape and fine quality; skin fairly netted with lighter green stripes. Flesh bright red, of delicious flavor. A good shipper. PEE, 5c: 5 0z, 10c:: % Ib., 20c:; 1b., 60c.
Peerless
One of the best for home gardens and market gar- deners, who deliver direct to customers. Medium size.; flesh red, tender and delicious. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 Ib., 15c.; lb., 50c.
. . Preserving Citron Red Seeded; most desirable for preserves; flesh solid
and white. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % 1b., 25c.; Ib., 75c.
Tom Watson
Tom Watson
An extra long Melon of attractive appearance, uniform in shape and quality. The luscious crimson flesh is “as Sweet as honey,” melting, and of superb flavor. The aver- age Melon will weigh 35 to 40 pounds and measure about 28 inches long and about 12 inches in diameter. It is very prolific, producing in greatest abundance the large delicious fruits. (See illustration of specimen fruit.) We have greatest faith in the Tom Watson and believe it is one of the very best Water Melons ever offered. Intrvu- duced only a few years ago and has already taken a lead- ing place with large melon growers and shippers. Pkt., 5c.; 0z, 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; Ib., 75c. By express, not paid: 5 Ibs., $2. 25; 10° lbs., $4. 00; 100 Ibs., $35.00.
Fordhook Early
The earliest and best Melon of good size. Early in time of ripening, but much larger.
Next to Cole’s Fruit round;
outer color, dark green; flesh is bright red, of fine qual- ity. Good shipper. © Pkt:, 5e¢.5 oz., 10¢c.; 14. Ib., 25c.;“Ib., ioc. -
Halbert Honey
A very sweet, long, dark green variety. Fruits average 18 to 20 inches long, have a thin rind and deep red meat of delightfully delicious flavor; pulp entirely free from stringiness; seeds white. One of the finest for the home garden, Pkt, 5¢.; oz, 10c.; % 1b., 30c.5 1b; 31:00.
Sweetheart
A Great Producer—Splendid for Shipping—Very Popular in the South
Another variety of Watermelon which should not be set aside on account of the many new varieties recently intro- duced, for it is hard to beat as to quality and productive- ness, and is a splendid shipper. It is grown largely in the South for this purpose. The Melons ripen evenly, the vines are vigorous and bear many Melons of splendid Oval, very heavy and with a rind which is very thin but firm. In color it is a light green, slightly veined with a darker shade. The flesh is a bright red, very ten- der and sweet. Sweetheart remains a long time in good condition after being ripe. We have a splendid strain of seed, which should produce a very uniform crop. Pkt., 5¢e.; oz., 10c.; 144 1b., 15c.; lb., 50c. By express, not paid: 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.00.
Pride of Georgia—A dark green, oval variety; large, second-early sort; a good shipper and keeper. be.5-Dz.,, L0e:; lb. tees lb., 50c.
Round Dark Icing—One of the sweetest of all Water- melons. Very solid, thin rind; rich red flesh. Quite early and noted for its splendid quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % \b., 15e.; Ib., 50c.
Round Light Icing—The fruits are small-medium, nearly round, greenish white, slightly veined or dotted with light green. The flesh is bright, light red, very sweet and ten- der. Seed white. Pwt., 5c.: oz., 10c.; % Ib. 15c.: lb., 50c.
Grey Monarch, or Long Light Icing— Very large: oblong in shape, crimson sweet flesh. Pkt. 5c.; 0z., 10c.; %4 Ib., 20c.; Ib., 60c.
Seminole—One of the best large, long Watermelons. Early, enormously productive and of most delicious flavor. Of two distinct colors—gray and light green. Pkt. 5c.; o0z., 10¢.; % Ib., 15¢.; Ib., 50c. 3
Improved Dixie—Fruit beautifully striped: surpassed by few for shipping or table; long keeper; flesh very red, sweet and juicy. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢c.; % lb., 15c.; Ib., 50c.
Phinney’s Early—oOne of the first to ripen, of good size and very productive; oblong; rind a distinct mottled color; flesh deep red; quality excellent. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 10c.; 4 Ib., 15c.; 1b., 50c
Other Good Watermelons
We can also supply the following varieties at the uni- form price of—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4 Ib., 15c.; lb., 50c. Mountain Sweet, Triumph and McIvers’ Wonderful Sugar.
very fine, Pkt.,
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sta Livingston’s Sure-Crop Mushroom Spawn oom
Mushrooms will usually do well almost anywhere if a fairly uniform temperature can be maintained.
of Spawn is sufficient for a bed 2x6 feet.
One pound
We receive fresh Spawn several times a year from the best makers. A careful study of one of the special Mushroom books will help you to be successful.
Send for list of books.
Mushroom Spawn
Fordhook Fancy—The plants of vigorous growth, have beautiful dark-green curled leaves. It is most productive from early Spring sowings, and stands well, even during the hot Summer months. By making several sowings a few weeks apart, a continuous growth of fresh tender leaves may be had throughout the’ season, Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; % Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00.
Southern Giant Curled—Is highly esteemed in the South,
English Milltrack Spawn
(Livingston’s Sure Crop)—Lb., 25c., post- paid. By express or Parcel Post, at buy- er’s exprense: 5 lbs., 70c.; 10 Ibs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $2.75; 50 Ibs., $5.00.
American Pure Culture Spawn
Produced by the new grafting process from selected and most prolific varieties. Produces a crop very uniform in size and color. Per brick, 35c., postpaid. By ex- press or Parcel Post, at buyer’s expense: 5 bricks, $1.00; 10 bricks, $1.85.
Senf Mustard
Used as a condiment; the green leaves are used as a salad, or cut and boiled like spinach. Cultivate same as Curled Cress or Pepper-Grass. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill,
Mostaza
Chinese—A giant curled variety with leaves double the size of the ordinary. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 10c.; %4 Ilb., 20c.; Ib., 65c.
White English—Leaves are light green, mild and tender when young; seed light yellow in color. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; Y% lb., 20c.; Ib., 60c.
S. M. Taylor, Wicomico County, Mr., writes, Feb. 18, 1918: “I am very much pleased with the seed I have
where the seed is sown in the Fall and plants used early in Spring as a salad. Seeds brown. Plants are 2 feet high; enormous bunches. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 75e.
had from you before.”
Prices Quoted in This Catalogue are Subject to Change Without Notice.
Ella Wheathers, Spartanburg Co., S. C., Feb. 9, 1918, writes as follows: “I have tested your seeds and do not feel safe to plant any other kind as they prove so true.”
or Gumbo
Very wholesome. The pods, when young, make Ns fine soup. Plant seed after the
ground is warm and dry in drills 3 feet apart, thinning the young plants to 1 foot apart. Make early and late sowings to secure a supply throughout the season. Easy to grow in any good garden soil. One ounce of seed will sow 40 feet of drill.
White Velvet—Distinct in appearance; the large pods are perfectly round, smooth, and attractive velvety white, of superior flavor and ten- derness. Plant dwarf, of compact branching growth; very prolific. oN EXORE Woy, aK ikesS) BAe Moss ilbyoney Woy Xie,
Perkins’ Mammoth—Plant dwarf; are very attractive. Produces beautiful, long, slender, deep green pods, which remain tender a long time. An extra choice variety. (See illustration alongside.) Pkt., Deyn OZ, LO Ceara 0.cal brob es :
KleckEley’s Favorite—Plants are of compact growth, with many close joints. At each leaf joint develop handsome, smooth, white pods which average 6 inches long, by 1 inch in diameter. They are excep- tionally fleshy and tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % lb., 15c.; Ib., 50c.
Sherrod Smith, Tipton Co., Tenn., Feb. 8, writes as follows: ‘Please send me by return mail a thirty-cent bottle of cultures for garden peas. I bought some from you last year for my peas and I never had such a crop before. I have been so successful with your seeds the last two years that I have dropped all the other fellows and am recommending your concern as the most reliable of all of them.”
Southern Giant Curled Mustard
Perkins Mammoth Okra
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SSS 3 z. S 10 lbs.,
Livingston’s Ohio Yellow Globe $185.00.
Yellow Flat Danvers
Jendid extra-early yellow Onicn_ for market or home use, a Ss Flatter than the Globe Danvers; long keeper; flesh white, fine quality. Pkt. 5c.; % 0z., L0c.: oz., 15e:; 1% Ib., 50¢.>
Ib., $1.75.
Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg
of the most popular varieties for yellow Soc a good-keeping half-round sort for home % oz., 10c.; 0z., 15¢.; % Ib., 50c.; lb., $1.75.
Southport Yellow Globe
y skin oduces large, perfectly globe-shaped bulbs. Color of the sk ; fe atcrenish alle Flesh “white, fine grained and crisp. Quite similar to Yellow Globe Danvers, but a little later and of larger size. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 15¢c.; 02Z., 25c.: % lb., T0e:; lb., $2.25. By ex-
press, not paid: 5 lbs., $10.00; 10 Ibs., $19.00.
Livingston’s Yellow Beauty Onion Grows the Hardest, Smoothest, Roundest, Best-Keeping Onions or
Qnion Sets
Livingston’s Yellow Beauty is a lemon-yellow sort, of very fine and firm
not paid, 5 lbs., $11.00;
Cebollas Choice Onion Seed Zwieboln
Cult Onion Seed should be sown as early in the Spring as possible to get the ure ground in shape even though the weather is cold.
of the soil is one of the most essential points in successful onion growing. Fall plowing is desirable on most soils as it will eliminate more or less hand rak- ing in the Spring which is necessary in the preparaton of a proper seed bed. Onions delight in a rich, deep, sandy loam, but excellent yields can be ob tained from heavier soils properly fertilized. Large quantities rotted manure should be used when obtainable, also high grade commer- cial fertilizers containing a large percentage of potash. Sow the seed
Thorough preparation
of well
in drills twelve to fourteen inches apart and about one-fourth inch deep. After they are well started, or about three or four inches high, thin out to stand two to four inches apart, keeping them well hoed and free from weeds at all times. Complete cultural leafiet free to customers...
Livingston’s Ohio Yellow Globe
Most Perfect Strain of Yellow Globe; Sure Cropper; Enormous Yielder; Long Keeper; Early.
We name it “Ohio Yellow Globe” Onion to designate it from the many strains of Globe Denvers Onion now being offered. To Ohio growers belongs the honor of producing, by many years of pains- taking care, selection and cultivation, this finest strain of that ex-
treme type of Globe now so deservedly popular in all large Onion
markets. Its main points of excellence are: Distinct and attractive Shape; handsome, bright, even color; necks very small; ripens early and all at once. The solid bulbs are excellent Winter keepers, and all that can be desired in size and quality; enormous yielders—8(0 bushels per acre are frequently grown on rich Onion land. for all classes of soil (well enriched) and especially good for all our muck
This is a superb Onion Pict oGr, 2 0Z., LOC TOZ coca gal Ds
75c.; lb., $2.50. By express,
$20.00; 100 lbs.,
Onion sets. It use. Lt oc;
ially adapted to growing sets and Onions for late Spring sales. They ae agees often keep until June in fine condition. Crop short. Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 30c.; 02., 50c.
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& ties.
growers.
not paid: 5 lbs., $10.00; 10 lIbs., $19.00
Southport White Glohe
Southport White Globe
The handsomest Onion grown. Of beautiful silvery-white color, perfectly globe-shaped. uniform in size. Flesh firm, fine-grained and of pleasant flavor. Southport White Globe as grown in the rich muck soil of our Kirkersville farm comes very beauti- ful and true to type. Of true globe type, solid and with very small neck. We grow a large acreaage of bulbs every year, and firmly believe that a bet- ter strain than ours does not exist. Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 25c.; oz., 40c.; %4 Ib., $1.25;
Ib., $4.25. Australian Brown
This variety has become very popular because of its good keeping quali-
The bulb is medium sized, nearly spherical, being slightly flattened;
> reddish brown in color and very solid; rather strong flavored. Pkt., 5c.; 16 0z., 15c.; 0z., 25¢c.; % Ib., Toc.; Ib., $2.50.
Yellow Globe Danvers
Of large size, an early and abundant cropper, very thick bulb, flat or slightly convex bottom, full oval top with a small neck and rich brownish yellow skin. We consider our strain of Globe Danvers just right for critical
Pkt., 5c.; % 0z., 15¢:; oz, 2b¢.; 1% lb., 75c.; Ib., $2.25. By express,
Mrs. J. A. Hegerty, Blair Co., Pa., writes, on Feb. 5th, 1918, as follows: Z Z “I used your seeds last year for the first. Was well pleased with same. Yellow Globe Danvers blamed me for having best truck patch in neighborhood.”
Neighbors
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Indiana Silver Skin
This is a strain of pure white Onion that produces round, hard Onion sets, for which we highly recommend it to you. The bulbs when fully matured are flat and one of the best keeping white varieties. Pkt., 10c.; 4% oz., 20c.; oz, 35c:; %4 Ib., $0.10; py, $3575.
Philadelphia White Silver Skin
A good-sized white variety when full grown, and makes a most beautiful, firm, round, nearly white Onion set, for which it is very extensively grown the country over. Pkt., 10c.; 1 0Z,, 20C.; OZ, o0Css Seulb:,, Slot Ose Lbs rn pauior
White Portugal, or Silver Skin
Matures early; rather flat in shape; mild flavor; excellent for Winter; very much esteemed for pickling when small, Plty7 L0ch;| $4) 1075, -20c33 loz.) shen) 14) lbs ole Oli prmsioniios
Southport Red Globe
The handsomest of all the red Onions; large and of perfect shape. Red Globe is the largest of the Southport Onions, ripening from a week to ten days after the yellows. The bulbs are remarkably uniform in shape, of a rich red color, ripen evenly and yield a large percentage of marketable Onions. Flesh pinkish-white. They ripen down hard, keep well, and their beautiful appearance helps to sell them. Southport Red Globe will yield a heavier crop than the Yel- low or White Globe. Our strain of the Red Globe is unsur- passed. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 2'5c.; oz., 40c.; % 1b., $1.25; "b., $4.25.
Large Red Wethersfield
= ae This is a standard red variety. Large size; skin deep purplish-red;
A pate ead ea eS ee ngheee form round, somewhat flattened; flesh purplish-white. One of the best ay yer keepers. Yields enormous crops. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 15c.; 0z., 25c.; %4 Ib.,
Mammoth Prfize-Taker 70c:; lb., $2.25.
Mammoth Yellow Prize-Taker Extra-Early Red
This is the large, beautiful Spanish variety so often seen Medium size, very uniform in shape; smaller tnan Large in the fruit stores and markets of all large cities. Enor- | Red Wethersfield, but two weeks earlier; good keeper; de- mous size—15 to 16 inches in circumference. Although of sirable for early market and planting in the North. Pkt., such great size, it is hardy and a good keeper for such a | 5¢,; 1% oz., 15c.; 0z., 25c.; %4 lb., 70c.; lb., $2.25.
mild flavor. It ripens up firm and very fine grained. The outside skin is rich yellow, while the flesh is white. Has
produced more bushels of marketable Onions to the acre NOTE—If Onion Seeds are wanted in larger quanti- than any other variety. Our stock is American grown. ties than quoted herein, ask for our Special Wholesale Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 20c.; oz., 35c.; %4 Ib., $1.10; 1b., $3.75. Prices. Choice Onion Set Early green Onions are obtained much earlier by setting White Bottom Sets—%% Ilb., 20c.; Ib., 35c.; 5 Ibs., $1.00;
out sets than by sowing seed. Some of the latter, however, 10 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $15.00. should be sown to follow the crop grown from the Onion
Sets. Plant both Onion Sets and Seed as soon as the Red Bottom Sets—¥% Ib., 15c.; 1b., 30c.; 5 lbs., 85c.; 10 ground is warm and dry in the Spring. Ibs., $1.60; 100 Ibs., $14.00.
Oo are based on the present market rates Our Set Prices Sok ORS auniact aD market changes. Yellow Bottom Sets—% Ib., 15c.; 1b., 30c.; 5 Ibs., 80c.;
It is impossible for us to make fixed prices. Lowest 10 Ibs., $1.50, 100 Ibs., $13.50.
market prices on large or small quantities will be given
on application at any time. We handle Onion Sets in Prize-taker Onion Sets—%% Ib., 25c.; Ib., 45c.; 5 Ibs., $1.00; large quantities. A pound of Sets is equal to about a 10 lbs., $1.75
quart measure. a tats
. White Multipliers—Pure,_ silvery-white enormously Standard Onion Sets (Bottom Sets) DESIST es eee 20 pest me a cluster from a single L Cae a bulb. Of excellent quality and size for bunching green, Fee ee roe sea Sor half dnt inch deen khese are | OF can be ripened for pickling Onions, Remarkably, good the little Onion Sets so much planted for first early Teena 00: 35 TREATY: Fo Ib., 20¢.; Ib. 35¢.; 5 Ibs., $1.25; 10 Onions. One bushel weighs 382 pounds. Bo orate sea w a
Onion Sets Growing on One of Our Farms White Bottom Onion Sets
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Perejil Parsley Petersilie
Parsley is used for seasoning soups and stews, for salads, and is also very universally used for gar- nishing, also for ornamental borders in the flower garden; succeeds best in a rich, mellow soil. As the seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks sometimes elapse before it maks its appear- ance. It should be sown early in the Spring. One ounce of seed will sow about 150 feet of drill.
Livingston’s Exquisite
One of the main features in any variety of Parsley is the ornamental effect of its leaf when used for garnishing. This is a very strong point in our Livingston’s Exquisite, with its very elegant and closely curled leaves of beatuiful dark green, while the flavor is all that could be desired. As a pot plant for Win- ter decoration it is simple “exquisite.” The finest strain of Curled Parsley that has ever come under our notice. Pkt., 5c.; 1% oz., 15c.; oz., 20c.; %4 Ib., 65c.; Ib., $2.00.
Fine Double Curled Dwarf, beautifully curled; very fine variety. oz., 10c.; % Ib., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
Champion Moss Curled
More densely crimped and curled than some other sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib., 25c.; 1b., 75c.
Plain
retry Ces
Much used for soups and stews; rather stronger in flavor
than other varieties. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; % Ilb., 20c.; Ib.,
65c. Hamburg, or Turnip Rooted
A rooted variety; the fleshy roots resemble Parsnips, and are used in soups and stews. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; % Ib., 40c.; lb., $1.25.
Parsley—Livingston’s Exquisite D. R. Young, Albermarle County, va, writes, March 2,
1918: “I wish to thank you for your promptness in send- ing the seeds, and the generous amount for the money. Wishing you continued success, I remain.”
H. E. Huntington, New London County, Conn., writes, March 1, 1918: “I tried your seeds last year and was well pleased with the results. Never had better seed or so large packets.”
Chas. E, Beye, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, writes as fol- lows: “Well pleased with your seeds last year. I think they are hard to beat. I have tried other firms but none of them prove as good as livingston’s True Blue.”
Chirivia Parsnips Pastinake
Sow early in the Spring as the weather will permit, in drills 15 inches apart and half an inch deep, in rich, well-
manured ground, well dug. being left in the ground until Spring, feet of drill, 5 or 6 pounds for an acre.
Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown (Improved Guernsey) White smooth, sugary, excellent flavor, easily harvested. (See illustration.) Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; %4 Ib., 35c.; lb., $1.25.
Cultivate similar to Carrots, and thin to 6 inches apart in the rows. securing enough in pits or the cellar for Winter use.
The roots improve by One ounce of seed to 200
Long White Dutch
Roots are very long and smooth; one of the best vari- eties for general use. Pkt., 5c.; 0oz., 15¢c.3 %4 Ib., 45c.; lb., $1.50.
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Chicaros
cusses... Livingston’s Choice Peas ==
Peas thrive better if the ground has been manured for a previous crop, but if the ground is poor and requires enriching, use well-rotted manure; and for the dwarf varieties you can hardly make the soil too rich. When grown as a market crop, Peas are seldom staked or bushed, but are sown in single rows 3 to 4 inches deep, the depth depending on the time of sowing, nature of the soil, as well as the variety. Wrinkled varieties are not so hardy as the smooth sorts, and if planted early should have dry, warm soil, and not planted deep, or they are liable to rot in the ground. These wrinkled varieties are,
however, the sweetest and best flavored.
Rows for planting should be from 2% to 3%
feet apart, according to the kind, soil and manner of culture desired. When grown in the kitchen garden: it is best to sowy the seed in double rows, 6 to 8 inches apart, the tall sorts requiring brush. Two pounds sow 100 feet of row; 114 bushel for an acre,
Pea Prices
Our Pea Prices include postage up to and including two pounds. If any of the larger amounts are wanted sent by mail it will be necessary to remit extra to cover postage at the Parcel Post rates.
Buttercup Pea
A Grand New Medium Early Pea—An Im- proved Carters Daisy
In this grand variety we have a large
podded Wrinkled Pea comparing in size and
quality with Telephone, Boston Unrivaled
and Alderman, but the vines, while very
thrifty and vigorous, only grow from 16
Market Surprise
A Large Podded Extra Early
We have something new in Peas to offer our customers this year. It is a large podded, prolific Extra Early, called Mar- ket Surprise. It is as early as Livingston’s First in Market, but more prolific. The pod is larger, measuring about 344 inches in
length, and’ %4 inches in width; the picking season a little longer than that of First in Market. The seed resembles that of First in Market, in color, while it is not quite as smooth, nor yet is it a wrinkled pea. We would describe as “dimpled.” We believe you will do well to try some
to 20 inches high, and bear great crops of big pods filled with deliciously Peas. In season, Buttercup comes between Premium Gem and Telephone, able as a market variety. few days earlier than Carter's much better cropper and quicker. Pkt., 15c.; 14 lb., lb., 90c. By express, not paid: 7 lbs., $2.00.
flavored
hence valu- Buttercup is a
pods fiill 30¢:;. Ib: 50c:;, 2
Livingston’s First-in-Market
Excellent variety, very
profitable for the gardener and shipper, be-
cause it ripens uniformly, so that almost every pod may be gathered at
Thomas Laxton
one picking. The pods are handsome,
straight and full of medium-sized round Peas of superior quality; it is immensely productive for such an early Sorts | Pkt, wpe er lps o0Gselbs5) OU Cay Ibs., 90¢.; 7 Ibs., $2.00.
Laxtonian Peas
This is a giant podded, early dwarfed Pea the same size and quality as Gradus, but requires no supports. We regret our crop of lLaxtonian failed. And we only carried over a small quan- tity. The Pioneer will be found quite similar and should be given a liberal trial. We offer the Laxtonian while they~ last. =PKt, Lbes. 465 1b. 30¢7; 1b:; 50c:; 2 Ibs.; 95¢.;:.7 1bs., $2:25.
American Wonder
A leading dwarf wrinkled Pea; es- teemed for earliness, productiveness, flavor and quality. Strong and robust in habit, growing about 10 inches high, and produces a profusion of good-sized pods, which are fairly packed with the finest flavored Peas. Pkt., 15¢.; % Ib., J5 Gelb 4G eels), SoCal Sie peor 14 lbs., $3.50. :
Thomas Laxton
The vine grows about 3 feet high, much like that of the Gradus, or Pros- perity, but more hardy and greatly more productive. Pods large, long, with square ends, similar to but larger, longer and handsomer than those of the Champion of England, and fully as uni- formly well filled. The green Peas are very large, fine colored and unsurpassed in splendid quality. Pkt., 15c.; % Ib., 25Ce Ib ea Cae PLUS: SUCH ods. isd OOl 14 Ibs., $3.35; 56 Ibs., $12.50.
of the Market Surprise this season. We haven’t a great quantity of the seed, but want our customers to find out how good it is and be ready for larger quantities in Daisy. A 1920. As a sort to follow, Extra Early Alaska it should prove a dandy good one. Pkt., 15¢.; 1% Ib., 30c.; Ib., 50c.; 2 lbsi; 90c. By express, not paid: 7 Ibs., $2.00.
Alaska
Livingston’s Selected
Extra-Early Alaska
This fine Pea has become a standard extra-early market variety, and is the earliest of all blue Peas; grows about 30 inches tall; very uniform in matur- ing the crop. Our strain is especially fine, HPkty Hibe:; 46 Nib 20cm 2 lbs., 65c.+ 7 Ibs., $1.30; 14 Ibsi, $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.50.
Little Marvel
This Pea has been rightly named. It is an early wrinkled Pea with all the good qualities of American Wonder, Premium Gem and Nott’s Excelsior and some of its own besides. It grows about 15 inches tall and bears heavily. There is no earlier wrinkled Pea and the quality satisfies everybody. Our sales increase yearly because Little Marvel never disappoints. If you are not already using this sort, order it this year, for it is a dandy. “Pkt, i15ce;) 4% Mere AROSE Mars EGKOR SO} Moses SKE. (| Tai $1.80; 14 lbs., $3.35.
Livingston’s Prolific Early Market
For length of pod, number of Peas in a pod and number of pods to a vine, this is a wonder. It is one of the smooth-seeded, extra-early varieties which can be sown the first thing in the Spring, and for the type of Pea the quality is all that can be desired. Large Dt 15e% 46 ibe 256" lb 0c eel bss 70c.; 7 lbs., $1.40; 14 lbs., $2.50.
Nott’s Excelsior -
This fine extra-early dwarf wrinkled Pea is very popular. Foliage dark green and rather heavy, suggesting health and vigor. On good soil grows about 1 foot high. Pods one-third larger than American Wonder and are all ready to pick at once; a great yielder. Pkt., 15¢c:; % 1b., 30¢.; lb., 50c;
2 Ibs., 90c.; 7 Ibs:, $2.00; 14 Tbs!,°$3.70.
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Sutton’s Excelsior
A fine wrinkled Pea, quite hardy and may be planted with the hard-seeded varieties. The plants are dwarf (about 15 inches high), of vigorous growth and very produc- tive. The quality is all that could be de- sired. Sutton’s Excelsior produces larger and broader pods than most early varieties and it matures within a few days of Nott’s Excelsior. It is a desirable wariety for home and market use. Pkt., 15c.; % I1b., 25c.; Ib., 45¢.; 2 lbs., 80c.; 7 lbs., $1.80; 14 Ibs., $3.35.
McLean’s Advancer
The leading Pea for second-early. Excel- lent flavor, very productive. It is a wrink- led variety, grows about two feet in height. Has long .pods, ‘and well filled to the end. Ripens so uniformly that the vines can usually be picked clean in ‘two. pickings.
Pkt... 10es=36-1b. 200-3 th:,.-3b¢.3- 2 “lbs., 65e.; 7 Y¥bs.,° $f.305 44-1bss $2.25; 56. Ibs., $8.50. :
Alderman The Alderman is a late wrinkled variety growing four to five feet high and bearing
Carter’s Telephone
The favorite late variety for the mar- Ket gardener. Extra large pods. Vine large, coarse leaves, height about 4 feet. The pods are very large and filled with
immense Peas. Tender, sweet and of splendid quality and flavor. Pkt., 15c.; tee lps auc. lbs, 45c5 2 Ibs. 80e> 7 Ibs.
$1.80; 14 lbs., $3.35.
Improved Stratagem—The vines are strong, vigorous and covered with im- mense pods, many of which measure
nearly 514 inches in length and contain- ing as high as ten large, richly flavored wrinkled Peas. The quality is excellent. Pitas bee eibbe Zoe arlbsi4be.-) 20ips:. 85c.; 7 lbs., $1.80; 14 lbs., $3.35.
Champion of England—An old yariety,
but considered by many the best tall growing sort. To do its best it needs
support. A prolific bearer of large pods, well filled with large wrinkled Peas. Five feet high. Crop very short. Pkt., tbc; Jequb. s0cs eb: o0c; 22> Ibs 95ce:-
7 Ibs., $2.20;. 14 lbs., $3.75.
Livingston’s Prolific Giant-Podded Su- gar. Excels all other Sugar Peas in size, productiveness and quality. Vines are about 10 inches in height. The pods are gigantic in size, broad, sweet and tender,
some peas. Pkt., lde.; % Ib., _25¢.; lb., | tonian, which we cannot supply, in quan- } ee Se Ibs., $1.80; 14 Ibs., tity, this season. Crop very short. Pkt., 7 lt ee 15c.; % Ib. 30c.; Ib, 50c:; 2 Ibs. 95c; 7 Ibs., $2.25; 14 lbs., $4.00. mo: ? * _Livingston’s Home Collection of the Three Best Peas for Peter Pan
Gradus or Prosperity 2 Gradus or Prosperity
_ (See Illustration.) This extra fine va- ty combines earliness with large size in a green wrinkled Pea.
I being only two or three days ater than Livingston’s First-in-Market.
| filled with luscious sweet peas of superb | quality. large pods, measuring 4 to 4% inches in
It produces most uniformly
length, and well filled with large, hand-
the Private Garden
_ The varieties contained in this collec- tion are all superior wrinkled sorts— Sweet, tender and delicious. It contains early, medium and late sorts, and will supply the table with a succession of
luscious Peas for a long period.
Little Marvel—A fine dwarf early va-
Tiety; very prolific and of excellent | Ib., 95c.; 7 lbs., $2.25. quality. Thomas Iaxton—Bears large pods 3
literally packed with luscious Peas early in the season.
Alderman—One of the largest of the late Peas and a tremendous cropper of handsome pods and peas.
One 15c. packet each of 3 Best Peas, 40c.; 1 lb. each, $1.10, not prepaid.
All Prices Quoted in This Catalogue are Subject to Change Without Notice.
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i
A variety of great value, growing 15 to 18 high, with very large pods, measuring up to 6 inches in length. Vines and pods are a rich, dark green, and pods contain 8 to 9 immense peas. orous grower, the pods being borne in pairs. great producer and the quality out is surprising. 2 Ibs., 75c.;
™ height they grow about 2% feet. The e : = apr pods are long and straight; and well | big Peas of delicious flavor.
freely, large pods of a dark green color. extremely fleshy and equal to the best These pods each contain eight or nine large Snap Beans for cooking pods and all. dark green Peas of unsurpassed flavor. Pin, vcr tee Ibe bCs lp. DUC. op bss Piety dec AoA lbsge 260.32 )b.;: 450.5 °* 2 lbs, 60c.; 7 Ibs., $1.20; 14 lbs., $2.00; 56 lbs, 80c.; 7 Ibs., $1.70; 14 lbs., $3.15. $7.50.
Potlatch
inches
The plant is a vig- It isa of Peas which shell PRE abe 46 -1hb:,.(25e. Ibs 408: 7 lbs., $1.60; 14 lbs., $2.85; 56 Ibs., $10.50.
Pioneer
A new large podded early Wrinkled Pea of great promise. The vines are extremely vigorous, growing 15 to 18 inches high, dark green and produce a wonderful crop of dark green pods which are filled with It is one of the earliest Wrinkled Peas, coming about the same season as Gradus, but a heavier cropper. Try this one in place of Lax-
A very promising new early sort with big Dark Green pods and peas. Produces large pods filled with peas of highest qual- § ity. It has vigorous growing large dark foliage standing about 15 to 18 inches in height. The Peter Pan Pea is the “last word” in this class of large podded dwarf growing dark green foliage, pods and Peas eit bec 6, Ib jes0e:Slban bees
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Premium Gem
A very fine Extra-Early Dwarf Pea of Little Gem type, on which it is a decided improvement; pods are larger and more productive: “GPkt,.) ibe; 3% b:, e25¢s-aelbs £0¢.; (2 Ibs: t5e:; 7 Ubs.,, $260); 14 lose szes:
Potlatch
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Pimento Choice Peppers Pfeffer
Peppers should be started in a hotbed or cold frame and transplanted about the end of May into a sunny corner of the garden, in rows about 2 feet apart, with the plants about the same distance between them in the rows. They can also be sown in open ground in a prepared seed bed when all dan- ger from frost has passed and the weather has become settled and the soil warm. When the little plants are about 3 inches in height, transplant as above into the rows where they are to remain. Some very rich fertil- izer stirred into the soil when the plants are about 6 inches high will be found very bene- ficial to the crop. The Peppers intended for mangoes should not be grown near the hot varieties, as if so they will partake of their fiery nature. One ounce of seed will produce about 1500 plants.
Livingston’t Prolific Yellow
_Fruits bright yellow when ripe; just right size for stuffing; very productive. (Ior full description see Specialty Pages. Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 30c.; 02. 50c.; 144 1b., $1.75; lb., $6.00.
Sweet Salad Pepper
(Pimento)—Also Known as Perfection—This Pepper is sepecially desirable for canners. It is also fine for the home garden, both green and ripe. It is so smooth and uniform in shape that the skins can be easily slip- ped off after burning over a hot fire for a few seconds or by boiling a few minutes in hot water. It can also be pared like an apple by using a Sharp knife. The green meat is from two to three times as thick as that of the peppers can be pared best in this way. The hull or old “Bell” types, and yields about a half more edible product to the same measurement.
Quality very sweet and delicious and entirely free from pungency. Color when ripe a beautiful scarlet red. Very productive, yielding heavy crops until cut off by frosts. It is largely grown by canners for pimentos, pickles and
Sweet Salad (Pimento)
Sweet Upright | This sort produces a greater number of fruits than the large sweet Peppers. The fruits are just the right size t serve whole, not large, about 3 inches long, 2% inches 3 inches across. The flesh is quite thick, mild and sweet) and the skin very tender. The color of the ripe fruit, both skin and flesh is a rich, brilliant searlet. Grows upright on the stem, hence its name. ~Pkt., 5¢c.; % 0z., 35¢.; oz 65c.; 14 Ib., $2.25.
Tomato Shaped Pepper (Pimento)
; Very Thick Meated and Mild This very popular variety used extensively by the Span- ish people in their Pimento salads. It ts a thick meated variety of mild flavor, being brilliant red in flesh, and very)
DUlps eke LOC) 26607. o0C.; OZ. 150C.5) 24 lb:; oiletinis) Lbs, productive. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 30c.; oz., 50c.; % Ib., $1.75. 4) $6.00. | 2 ° Daan ’ ° : | Royal King Livingston’s Ohio Crimson |
A new thick-meated pepper of the Ruby King type. The Sweetest and Biggest Mango Pepper |
for description. Pkt.,
(Introduced by us in 1906.) Habit of growth, robust andjy $1.75.
stocky, and a sure cropper. The fruit is extra large. Inj}m
weight Livingston’s Ohio Crimson is much heavier than|, other varieties of the same size owing to thicker flesh. In flavor it is the mildest we have ever known as the flesh, andi even the seeds may be eaten from the hand without any of the}g fiery sensation. Growers tell us their customers prefer it ft others for making mangoes. been thoroughly fixed 40c.; 0z., 70c.; % Ibs.,
See specialty pages S0cz oz b0es; 4, libs
15c.; % oz.,
Livingston’s Ohio Crimson has} in type for years. Pkt., 15¢e.; % om ti $2.50. WN
|
World Beater |
ja Said to be a cross between Ruby King and Chinese Giant! The shape is like Ruby King only the blossom and is broader, ; and the size nearly equal to Chinese Giant. The plant is a
strong, vigorous grower and very prolific. The fruit is a beau- tiful scarlet in color and exceedingly mild. The flesh is thick and firm, making this variety an excellent shipper. Pkt., 10¢.5
h 1% oz., 35c.; 0z., 65c.; % Ib:, $2.25; lb., $7.75. |
Neapolitan
This is the earliest of. the large, mild red Peppers, grows
of a place in every garden.
% Ib, $1.75. Mammoth Ruby King
Our Mammoth Ruby King Pepper is one of the largest an finest mild Red Pepper in cultivation. Not only is it very pro ductive for so large a Pepper, but its splendid size and hand-| some appearance make it sell most readily in any market, and | for the kitchen garden it is a special feature. | The plants are: vigorous, stocky and dwarf; very bushy, growing about 2 teal in height. They are well branched; thickly set with large fruits, some 5 to 6 inches long by about 8 inches thick, Wher ‘| ripe they are of a beautiful bright, glossy red color, and ar | always remarkably mild and pleasant to the taste. They me | even be sliced and eaten with salt and vinegar (like Tomatoes) or Cucumbers), and are most appetizing. Pkt., 10c.; % 0oz,) 35¢.; oz., 65¢c.; % lb., $2.25; Ib., $8.00. : :
Morris Earl, East Roselle Park, New Jersey, writes: “Please mail to my address your 1918 seed annual, as I wish to place an order for some seeds at an early date. Also wish to add that) the seed of 1917 from your place proved to be very satisfac=} tory.” j
Mammoth Ruby King
Livingston’s
Improved Thick Long Red
A great improvement on the ordinary Long Red Cayenne—Pods of about the same length, but much thicker. (See illustration, which is of average size.) The flesh is fully double the thickness of Long Cayenne. They are grown almost exclusively for some markets. Exceed- ingly prolific; are very hot and have handsome bright red pods. Produced early in the sea- son while prices are high. Pkt., 10c.;. % oz, 25c.; 0Z., 45c.; %4 Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.50.
Small Cayenne (Red Chili)—Pods 114 to 2 inches long; very hot; used for making pepper sauce. Pkt., 6c:; % oz., 30c.;,0z., 50c.; % I1b., $1.75.
Long Red Cayenne—Four inches long and one-half to three-quarters inches in diameter; flesh hot. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 30c.; oz. 50c.; % Ib., $1.75.
“Red Hot” Mixture—Includes a great num- ber of small and ornamental sorts, which are as “hot as fire.’ Pkt.,, 10c;
Mr. Julius M. Ulerick, Fairfield, Conn., writes, March 19, 1918: “The seeds that you sent on first order are up in hct-beds. They are 100% good. Thank you.”
spects are cultivated in a similar manner.
eorn.
the Squashes and other vines. say, every third or fourth hill. Winter.
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Chinese Giant
It is of mammoth size, splendid shape, beau- tiful rich, glossy bright red flesh and mild
flavor. Its strong, bushy plants, which are loaded with the splendid large fruits, begin bearing quite early. Has few seeds, hence necessarily high in price. Pkt., 15c.; % oz., 40c.; 0z., T0c.; 14 lb., $2.50.
Large Bell, or Bull Nose
An early variety and of mild flavor except in hot, dry seasons. The skin is quite thick
and fleshy; of medium size; is quite popular in some sections. Pkt 10c.; % 0oz., 35c.; oz. 60c.; 14 Ib., $2.15; 1b., $7.60.
Sweet Mountain
Very similar to Bell or Bull ose; sweet and mild flavored; used for stuffing. Pkt., 10c.; 14 OZ GUC OZ.) OE. 34-bit, 92200) Ths Si720101
A choice mixture, number of varieties mangoes. Pkt., 10c.
very large stuffing and
containing a suitable for
Speise
caavazes Livingston’s Prize W inning Pumpkins #8...
Pumpkins are not so particular in regard to soil as Melons or Cucumbers, Sow Make hills, the same as you do for Squashes, but about 8 to 10 feet apart each way. It is preferable to grow Pumpkins in the field, and not in the garden,
You can sow some amongst your late corn, This will give you plenty One ounce of seed will plant 15 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. plant an acre.
but in other re-
in the month of May, when you plant your
as they always mix badly with putting in a few seeds, for the table, and your stock the coming
Large, Sweet, or Kentucky Field—Large, hick Long round, flattened, hardy and productive. One med Pepper to two feet in diameter. It has thick flesh
PP of extra fine quality and is a splendid sort for canning, family and market use; and used largerly for stock feeding. Pkt.; 5dc.; 0z., 10c.; %4 Ib., 25c.; 1b., 85c.
[Improved
quality fine; very produc-
Japanese Pie—Crooked neck; size. Pig se:2* oz 10c.;
tive:; ripens: early; medium ¥% Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00
Commén Yellow Field—Yankee Cow Pumpkin, or Con- necticut Field—The common Yellow Field Pumpkins, so very largely cultivated by our farmers for stock feeding, 'and used some for canning; very productive, Pkt., 5c.; oz. 10c.; % lb... 20c.; Ib., 65c.
Genuine Mammoth, or True Potiron—(King of the Mam- moths)—Of immense size, with depressed ends, slightly ribbed, often 3 feet in diameter and sometimes weighs over 200 lbs.; skin salmon color; flesh bright yellow; fair qual- ity; eteat exbipition. sont, PKt., be;00z., Lbe.5, tb.) soc: Ib., $1.25. = Winter Luxury—tThe fruits are of medium size, nearly round and very thick meat; flesh is light yellow; excel- lent fori pies. > (PKti, 5e:3 oz.j7°15c.; 44, Jib.) 35e.,5 lb., $1.25:
Tennessee Sweet Potato—Bell shape; medium size, thick flesh; skin creamy white, fine grained, sweet, delicious. Very fine for pies. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % 1b., 30c.; lb., $1.00
Large Sweet Cheese—Best for canning. Has heavy, thick, sweet meat; large, round, flattened variety, witu creamy-buff skin. An excellent keeper, and very produc- Eve: goods, quality. ~PKt:«b¢-; 07. .10¢.;, 44: Ib:,..25¢.; lb.,
c.
_ Small Sweet or Sugar kin that has made the New England their pumpkin pies. | liciously syeet-flavored sort. age about 10 inches in diameter. OZ LOC.
Livingston’s Pumpkin Mixture—One Pumpkins for the season. wish to grow a grand collection of Pumpkins for Fall fairs. ‘Large pkt.,
This is the small, sweet Pump- States famous for It is a very fine grained, most de- Splendid keeper. They aver- Deep orange-yellow color.
% Ib. 30c.; Ib., $1.00 Soil:
apart;
> Sowing Furnishes Especially offered to those who % 1b., 50c.
LOex*207-; 20c:; Bit -be
Requires a deeply Sow the the second year moved in Autumn to the permanent allotted to them, One ounce of seed gives 500 plants.
Victoria—In general use 0Z.,
suiraxto Rhuburb, or Pie Plant ==
cultivated and thoroughly manured seed early in the Spring, in rows 1 foot after planting, plants can be re- place in the garden Plant the roots 2 feet apart each way. and home
for market garden.
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Large Sweet Cheese Pumpkins
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the hotbed in February,
house culture; Lbc.;
Radish; deep,
Scarlet Globe Radishes
Scarlet Globe
This splendid globe Radish is the very finest early strain
j Nothing can The skin tender and of delicious Fine for market gardeners as first-early forcing IP] DC OZ aD Cea LD sti OC el Die aneDs
Model White Box
Short top, of rapid growth; perfect turnip shape; extra remaining solid and juicy for a is especially suitable for growing under glass in frames. PEE DCs; nOZp doce; 4a bi, so0C., 1D: oletoe
of the round, bright red Radiskes. its table excellence or its beauty. searlet; flesh pure white, crisp, quality. Radish.
fine quality,
Early Golden Yellow Oval
A very fine olive-shaped variety. Flesh is white and tender. Fine for forcing or out-door culture. Pkt., BCL sO el DC en Lis iO Cr
Brightest Long Scarlet
(Cardinal White-Tipped) — Resem- bles Early Long Scarlet Short-Top in shape and size, but of a lighter shade of scarlet; extra-early; white tipped; a rapid seller. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; % 1b., 30c.; lb., $1.00.
Early Long Scarlet Short-Top
Admirable for forcing; the leading outdoor quick-growing variety, both for private and market gardens; the average length is 6 to 8 inches; grows about half out of the ground, straight, uniform; tops small; bright searlet in color, brittle and crisp. PE, -10CH7> 07.47 voce 44> lbs espe Lb., $1.25.
Half-Long Deep Scarlet
Color deep, rich red. Shape half- long, tapering. Flesh pure white, erisp, tender, brittle, not becoming pithy for a long time. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; %4 Ilb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
Long White Icicle
Grows about 4-inches long; slightly stump-rooted, and of transparent whiteness; short leaves, matures quickly; most excellent flavor; equally desirable for home or market gar- dens. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢:; %4 Ib., 45c.; lb., $1.50.
surpass
Top. which is a bright
long time;
Ibije pul vb.
Scarlet Turnip White Tip
Handsome, bright scarlet, with white tip.
to the Sparkler.
Piste Cs OZanel Dea $1.75.
form, searlet tipped with white. real early sorts for home garden. many growers. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; lb., $2.00.
Improved Chartier
A distinct and exceedingly attractive sort; a clear rose colored long Radish, shading into pure
waxy white at the tips, attains large size. Perhaps one of the best Early Summer Radishes for the open ground. Grows very fast; ready for use or market early; keeps crisp a long time. Should not be sown until the ground is warm. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 10c.; 14° Ib., 30¢.; 1lb., $1.00.
Lady Finger
Or Long White Vienna Beautiful in shape; skin and flesh are pure white, very crisp and ten- der, a most rapid grower and long standing. A fine variety. Pkt., 5c.;
oz:, 1bci; 144° Ib:, 50¢:} Ib $1.75.
Early Snowball
One of the quickest growing be- sides being one of the prettiest round varieties in the whole list; white as snow, smooth as glass, very crisp and extremely tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz., Liciealba she bemels. pb
Babanitos Radish es Radieschen
All varieties thrive best in li
¢ f giving plenty of ventilation, garden, in drills, as soon as the soil is warm and seed about half an inch deep. September for a succession of crisp Radishes for continued use.
ishes must grow rapidly to be crisp, mild flavored and tender. offer a very fine assortment.
drill; 8 to 10 pounds for an acre.
:
Rosy Gem |
One of the earliest, perfectly globular; rich brilliant scarlet at to blending into pure white at bottom,
desirable for market or home garden. 14 Vb:,.-50c.; Ub., $2.75.
Non Plus Ultra (or Fireball)
The earliest forcing Radish in cultivation. rich scarlet white flesh; a little earlier than Scarlet Globe, but not so large. DGC; OZ: -20Cs 4 ba OCr a DsapoueD:
Early Scarlet Turnip
Quite early, small, round Radish; skin, rich scarlet. A great favorite With market gardeners and especially so for kitchen gardens. 5ce3-07); doe.=a4— Ibs 8beselb.,. oleae
in color;
A variety combining earliness and great size. than other extra-early varieties, but does not become pithy, even when fully twice as large in diameter and a week older; beautiful crimson carmin; turnip-shaped; flesh firm, crisp and tender. for outdoor garden planting as well as for greenhouse forcing. Sen OZ, ~2be:; Ye Abii 70e.; ,lb.,. $2.25.
Wood's Early Frame
A few days earlier than the Early Lonz Scarlet Short- it resembles; variety, and for first sowing outside, as it is quite hard Pt Cs VOZ per 4 Ds, COC Ds.) pieabe
A splendid variety of the Scarlet Turnip White Tipped: type, but showing more white, practically the whole lower part being white, while the upper half is a bright scarlet. It makes a fine show on the market bench, is very attrac- tive, and is of good quality.
Tbr b ew Abt.
French Breakfast
Of quick growth; very mild and tender; of an oval One of the best Popular with
% Ib., 65c.;
ght, sandy loam. For early use, sow i or outside in th
dry, covering th Sow every two weeks from March unti
Ra One ounce of seed will plant 100 feet o
tender and crisp; adapted to =reaal
Pkt., 5c.; oz
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Crimson It grows much larger
We recommend it Pkt., |
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Cooper’s Sparkler |
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; % Ib., 5005
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Cincinnati Market
This superb Radish originated in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio, with the Market Gardeners there and has been continually used by them for many years. We introduced it to our trade in the Spring of 1895, and it has become so deservedly popular that we have had to grow it ever since by the thousands of pounds to supply the demand. The tops are so small that the Radishes may stand touching each other in the rows. The Cincinnati Market Radish grows straight and smooth, 6 to 7 mens in length. (See illustration.) The skin is a beautiful scarlet, very thin, the flesh crisp, brittle, and of delightful flavor. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15ce.; %4 1b., 35¢c.; Ib., $1.25. By express, not paid,
5 lbs., $5.75; 10 Ybs.,_ $10.00.
Livingston’s Pearl
A beautiful pearly-white half stump-rooted variety of exceptional merit. It is very firm and solid and after having reached its best condition, it remains in good shape for some two weeks before becom- ing woody or showing any signs of going to seed. It is a Radish we ean heartily recommend and a variety which for all purposes is first class. Every one who likes a long, white Radish should plant Liv- ingston’s’ Pearl. Pkt 5e;7%0z., 15¢.;° 14 Ib., 50e:3 Ib., $1.75.
White Strasburg
Handsome, oblong, tapering shape; both skin and flesh pure white; flesh firm, brittle, tender and possessing, the most desirable character of re- taining its crispness, even when the roots are quite large. Excellent for Summer use, as it withstands severe heat and grows quickly. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; % Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25
Giant White Stuttgart Of large size; in shape like a top; flesh and skin white; fine quality;
firm and brittle, never pithy; can be stored for Winter the same as Turnipsis Et, 5C.30Z, soc; % -~1b.,,.85c:
Golden Globe
Most perfect globe shape; golden colored skin; very quick grower; white flesh, tender, brittle; long standing. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.
Large White Summer Turnip
A favorite with market gardeners. Round, smooth; very white; crisp and tender; of large size. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; %4 Ib., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
Gray Summer Turnip
Crisp and tender; one of the most brittle Summer Radishes; skin gray; flesh white. A very choice variety. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 1b., 30c.; lb., 85c.
White Chinese -
(New Celestial) — (See illustration along- side.) A large stump- rooted Radish with white skin and flesh. Can be sown frem July 1 to August 15, and will keep in prime condi- tion a long time; mild in flavor, brittle and neve woody. Fine for market. gardeners. PEL. OG:
15c.; % Ib., 450.5. lb., oi $0.
Chinese Rose Winter
A very handsome and distinct variety; color bright rose; crisp and ten- Cincinnati Market der; cylindrical in shape; smooth; very desir- sort; keeps_ splen- didly through Autumn and Winter. A big sel- ler. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; % Ib., 45c.; Ib., $1.50.
Long Black Spanish Winter
Grows 5 to 8 inches long, 1 to 1% inches through at top; skin black, flesh white anc firm. One of the oldest but nevertheless one of the best Winter sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.5 Y% lb., 35c.; lb., $1.15.
Livingston’s All-Season Radish Mixture
Livingston’s All-Season Mixture of Radish Seed contains all shades and shapes—red, white pink, variegated; round, half-long and long— in great variety. Just fine for small gardens, where space is limited, and where you want to make a garden and be done with it. One sow- ing does for the whole season, as they come ready for your table early, medium and late. You always have some that are just right— sweet, juicy, delicious, crisp. You will be sur- prised and delighted with our popular Radish Mixture. Your garden this season will not be complete without a bed of these crisp little table delicacies. Large pkt., 10¢c.; oz., 15c.; 2 OZS., 25¢C.; %4 -Ib., 40e.
Edward Lowden, Hamilton, Ontario, writes, Nabe: 2:40 itis always my aim to grow better than other folks, and I have found your seeds a big factor in doing that. In the past I have bought most of my seeds locally and a few spe- cialties from you, but have decided to cut the local firm out entirely. I like your principle of announcing short crops much better than the practice of substituting something inferior.”
Wm. Simon, Summit Co., O., Feb. 14, 1918, writes as follows: ‘I received your seed an- nual all right; you will receive an order from me shortly, especially your White Pearl Radish, as I have found nothing to compete with them in growth and flavor.” -
Round Black Spanish Winter El mont Canning Co., Los Angeles Co., Calif., writes as follows, November 27th, 1916:
Similar to Long Black Spanish except in “We have been using your seed for the last shape; fine for Winter. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 15c.; %4% White Chinese Winter two or three years, and find them to be entirely
Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25. satisfactory.”
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Sidracayote Squ ashes Speise-Kurbisse
Plant after weather has become firmly settled and the ground is warm and dry in hills 5 to 6 feet apart for bush varieties, and 6 to 8 feet apart for running varieties. Hills should be thoroughly manured. Slightly elevate the hills and place 7 to 8 seeds in each, finally leaving but three
plants. Press the seeds down firmly before covering, and cover early planted ones, 1 inch deep, and late ones 1% inches. One ounce of the Bush varieties for 40 hills, or of
the large-seeded Winter kinds for 15 hills; 2 to 3 pounds of the Bush sorts, or 4 to 5 pounds of the large-sceded Winter kinds are needed for one acre.
e . 9 e Livingston’s Pie
Rich, Sweet Flavor. Makes Good Pies Without Eggs. The color of the skin is similar to that of the Golden Rus- set Apple. Flesh yellow and very thick. Quite early, sur- prisingly productive and a rapid and hardy grower. The very finest for pies, making good ones even when eggs are not used. Size, 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Large pkt., LOGO bea ibS abGi Dbaodeaoe
Giant Golden Summer Crookneck
The largest and best of all Summer Crookneck Squashes. Of a dwarf, bushy habit and very productive; bears early and all Summer; true Crookneck type; rich golden yellow color; thickly warted. Its cooking qualities are unexcelled. One of the best varieties for the market or table use. Pie pG.;) Oz. Loc,; 4 Ib:, 45¢.3 lb:; $1.50:
Mammoth Yellow Bush Scallop
(Golden Custard) |
Decidedly the best strain of Yellow Scalloped Summer Squash. Double the size of the ‘old sort, retaining all its good points. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; % Ilb., 45c.; Ib., $1. 50.
Fordhook
family use. Flesh dry and sweet, and seems incapable of rotting. The thin, hard stem and roots furnish absolutely no food for the squash _ borer. Maturing early, it is a sure cropper and immensely pro- ductive. Skin thin and meat thick; seed cavity small. May. be used at any stage of growth. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c. 1%, Ib., 45¢.; Ib:, $1.50.
Convenient size for
Boston Marrow
Oval form, thin skin. Color a rich orange; of good size, excellent flavor and keeps well. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; %4 Ib., 35¢.; Ibi, $125.
Livingston’s Improved Cushaw
Very beautiful in appearance, being a distinct mottled green and white striped. Flesh yellow, solid, fine grained, very sweet, and excellent for pies; also good for “baking. They are hardy, and bugs seldom eat them, especially when other varieties are near. Can be grown among corn, same as pumpkins; and yield a good crop, but the better way is to grow them separately on good rich soil in hills 10 to 15 feet apart each. way. Pkt., 5c¢.; 0z., 15c. % Jb., 45e.; lb., $1.50.
Livingston’s Improved Cushaw
bard having been prominently used in its make- -up.
Early White Bush, or Patty Pan
Early White Bush, or Patty Pan
_ Bears fruits ready for use very early in the Summer. Of true bush and very productive, should be eaten when young and tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢c.; %4 1b., 30c.;1b., $1.00.
Mammoth White Bush Scallop
Excellent large strain. Nearly as early as the common sort; creamy white; splendid for market or home garden; good shipper. Pkt., 5c.30z) bc lbeeape abi otao ss
Hubbard
The Standard Winter Squash—It is of good size, often weighing 9 to 15 pounds. Color bluish green. grained, sweet and of excellent flavor. Has a very hard shell and will keep until Spring. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25¢e.; % Ib., 75c.; Ibs, $2.50.
Chicago Warted Hubbard
distinguished by a dense
Large size, dark green color, a sure indication of splendid
covering of kuots (warts),
quality; thick flesh. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 25¢.; 14° 1b., 75c.; Yb., $2.50. Golden Hubbard Color bright, rich, orange-red: showy and attractive. Shell hard and warty. Flesh deep golden yellow, fine
grained and of splendid flavor; cooks dry.
25¢;;) ae ip., 75: Ibs $2.50)
Essex Hybrid
Hard shell; solid, thick-fleshed, fine grained, rich flavored; prolific, and of the best quality: Flesh rich orange color. Turban Shape.” Pkt.) be.) loz lOc yetZealems 0c lel ams ted Os
Pict bes Oz,
Gregory’s Delicious
The result of years of selection and crossing, the Hub- Green dark orange in color; dry, Is best as Fall and Winter
when matured. [flesh thick, sweet and of rich flavor.
variety, improving with age. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15a; %
Ib., 45¢.; Ib., $1.50. ie Mammoth Chili—Oblong, productive; profitable for
Stock: Pkt), bc. o7 sabes 24 Vibes b ee albnegide2 be
Livingston’s Squash Mixture
One sowing will produce Squashes for the season. This mixture contains a great variety of Summer and Winter Sorts, just suited for growing for exhibition or table use. Large pkt., 10c.; 0z.,
15¢e.; % Ib., 35e.
NOTICE
Prices Quoted in this Catalogue are Subject to Change Without Notice.
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sus Salsify or Oyster Plant ==
When properly cooked it is a good substitute for oysters in taste and flavor, and is very nutritious. A most palatable vegetable; the cultivation is precisely the same as directed for Parsnips and Carrots. Salsify will keep finely through the Winter, in the ground where sown, in exactly the same manner as Parsnips. The roots are perfectly hardy; in fact they are best after the frost has touched them.
When cooking, boil the roots in small piece of codfish, which should be discarded when the salsify is done, boiled with them strengthens the oyster flavor; when cold, mash and fry as patties or fritters This vege- table is also good stewed, plain boiled, and also as a salad, sliced raw in vine- gar with pepper and salt. Succeeds best, perhaps in light, well-enriched soil. If it is necessary to use manure it should be very fine and well- rotted. Sow early in drills 18 inches apart and cover firmly one inch deep; thin to three inches apart in the drills. One ounce of seed at sow fifty feet of drill; eight pounds is sufficient to plant an acre.
Mammoth Sandwich Island
This splendid variety will average nearly twice the size of the White French Salsify. Grows very uniform. Mild and delicious in flavor. A popular sort with all growers. (See illustration.) Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.; 4 Ib., 70c.; Ib., $2.25.
Espinaca Spinach Spinat
Spinach, will succeed finely in any ordinary soil, and its aulttyation is a very simple matter. It is grown both as a Spring and Summer crop. To winter over for Spring use, plant the seed in August or September, in drills 12 to 14 inches apart. At approach of cold weather, cover lightly with straw or any handy litter. Uncover the plants when they begin to make a new growth in the Spring. Ior Summer use sow early in Spring. Thin to 3 or 4 inches. One ounce of seed for 50 feet of drill; 12 to 15 pounds
for an acre. Improved Thick Leaf (Viroflay)
The market gardener’s favorite for Fall or Spring sowing. A great favor- ite in all parts of the country as it furnishes an abundance of heavy, broad, dark green leaves of finest quality and appearance. The leaves are attract- ively curled, and on account of their firmness and substance they remain in prime, salable condition for a long time. Also excellent for home use. (See illustration below.) Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢e.; %4 Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25.
New Zealand—— A distinct type of Spinach. The plants grow in branching form with thick, succulent leaves. The leaves and stems can be gathered at any time after they are well grown and the plants will start out into new growth. Thrives during hot weather and in any soil. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c. % Ib., 65c.; Ib., $2.00.
Victoria—An excellent sort, whether grown for home use or market. It may be sown with equaily good results either in the Spring or during late Summer and Fall. The plants are fit for use early and remain in good marketable condition much longer than most other kinds. The leaves are very thick and juicy and, when prepared properly, develop a delightfully distinct, mild flavor. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; %4 1b., 65c; 1b., $2.00.
: - Z Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Bloomsdale Savoy—Large wrinkled leaves, upright growth; fine quality. Earliest variety, but will not stand long. Pkt, 5c.; oz. 15¢.; %4 I1b., 35c.;
lb., $1.25.
Prickly Seeded Winter—<A fine variety with triangular, oblong or arrow- shaped _ lcaves. Hardiest of all, therefore best for Fall sowing Bee oe. A inters are severe. Pkt., 5c.; O77) 0G 244 lbe30e.> lib: $0.0
“Long Season” Of flat spreading, but compact growth, this sort is especially noticeable for its short- stemmed, dark green leaves, which are heay- ily crumpled and savoyed. For marketing during the warm Summer months, it is unsurpassed. Stands longer before going to seed than any other sort on our list. Pkt., 5c; 0z:, 20c¢.; 14 1b., 65c.: Ib., $2.00.
Mrs. Curtis R. Gross, Allen Co., Ind., writes, Feb- ruary 25, 1918: ‘I have tried your garden seed with perfect success, and must say that I am more than pleased with the way my garden grew and the quality of the vegetables, so enclosed you ae find an peeger for two of your $1.00 orders of garden ) seeds
J. C. Webber, Botetourt Co., Va., writes as fol- lows: “I am sending you an order for more seed this year. The seed I received last year was the best I ever bought.”
Mrs. C. E. Chapman, Marion Co., Ind., writes, Jan. 31: ‘We have used seed from your place be- fore, always with good results, and therefore will send an order this Spring, hoping to have th: Same experience.”
Our Great Dollar Collection is offered on the second cover page.
: £ Prices Quoted in Thi Subject Improved Thick Leaf Spinach : to Change Without motion ree
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Ruben Turn ips Nabos
First-early varieties of Turnips should be planted just as early in the Spring as the ground is dry and warm. Sow them in drills, beds, or later broadcast, or among corn. The Ruta-Baga varieties, and also the early sorts, will do better if planted in drills; make the drills at least 18 inches apart, and thin out the plants when well up to six inches apart. Cultivate often and thoroughly. We call especial atten- tion to the fact that the Ruta-Baga. varie- ties should be planted as soon as possible
after the middle of June, as they need a longer season than the earlier sorts of Tur- nips. One ounce of seed sOws 100 feet of drill; one pound an acre,
Extra-Early Purple-Top Milan
The earliest of the flat Turnips, with a beautiful purple top. They are mild and sweet. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 20c.; 0z., 30c.; % Ib., 85c.; Ib., $3.00.
Extra-Early White Milan
Similar to Purple-Top Milan, except it has pure white skin-and flesh. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 20c.; 0z., 30c.; % Ib., 85c.; 00.
1b., Early Snowball
Medium-sized round Turnip, pure white, very fine flavor. Pkt., 5c}; % 0z., 15c.; 0z., 25c.; %4° Ib., 75e:; 1b., $2.50.
Early White Egg
Flesh white, firm, fine grained, mild
An early variety. Pkt:,, bc.5) 16
and sweet. A fine Turnip for Winter use. 0z., L0c.;0z., dbe.; 44° lb., 45c:; Wb:, $1.50:
Early Flat Dutch, or White Strap-Leaved
A standard flat variety; good size; pure white; small top, few leaves; good early or late. Pkt., 5c.; % 0oz., 10c.; oz, 15c.; 4% Ib, 35¢c.; lb., $1.25.
Long White, or Cow Horn
Long; grows rapidly, partly above ground; slightly crooked; productive; white, fine grained, very sweet. Used for plowing under to improve the soil, Pkt., 5c.; % oz, 10c.; 0oz., 15c.; %4 Ib., 45c.; lb., $1.50
Seven Top
Cultivated extensively for the tops, which are used as greens. Pkt., 5¢.; % 0z., 10c.; oz., 15c.; % Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25.
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Purple-Top White Globe Turnips
Purple-Top Strap-Leaved
Purple-Top Strap Leaf
& popular variety for family or market use; white, pur- ple above ground; flesh fine grained; good for Winter use or late planting. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; 0z:, 15¢c:; 44 0lbs 35c.;
Ib., $1.25 Purple-Top White Globe
A variety of decided merit. Globular shape and of superior quality, either for the table or stock; heavy ea Pkt., 6c.; 4% oz. 10c.; 0z., 15¢c:; %4 Ib, 45c.- 1b.,
Large White Gloke (Pomeranean)
Similar to Purple Top White Globe, except in color, which is pure white; firm, sweet flesh. Pkt., 5c.; % OzZ., Pes OZ5 Aber 24a bi sabes libs msi b0s
Yellow Globe, or Amber
Sweet; large; fine for table or stock. Pkt., 5c.; % 0Z., Le); oz, be 42 Nb ble; silbs Silas
Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly
Rapid grower; globe shaped; is bright yellow. The best of the yellow sorts for table use. Keeps well. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; oz. 15¢.; % Ib., 45c.; Ib., $1.50.
Ruta-Baga (Swedish or Russian Turnips)
Ruta-Bagas are more especially adapted to sections north of Ohio. They require a longer season for ma-
turing, hence should be sown earlier than Turnips, or about June 15.
Improved American
(Purple Top)
Very hardy and productive; flesh yellow, sweet and solid; good for stock or table use. Pkt, 5c); % 02, Lc oz; 20e)5 44 Ibs 65ei; lbs, 122005
White Russian, or Large White
Grows very large; excellent for table or or stock; flesh is firm, white and solid; the best keeper of any white variety; Pkt., oenaie 0z.,, L0e:.;) Oz, 20¢.5 44 Ibi; 65e;2 Ib:,
Sweet German
The roots are somewhat globular in shape, bronze-green above ground, white below, remarkably solid in texture, sweet and of very good quality. The roots are in best condition for table use when four to five inches in diameter, but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c.; oz., 20c.; % Ib., 65c.; lb., $2.09.
Prices Quoted in This Catalogue are Suh- ject to Change Without Notice.
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New Varieties of Merit and the Growing of Large Quantities of Seed Our Specialty We Grow More Tomato Seed than any Other Seed House in the World
Tomatoes occupy continually the center of the stage in our establishment. It is only natural that it should be so. Few seedsmen in the world can make as positive a statement in connection with a crop as we make it above, and for
_ three-score years the interest in this all-important vegetable has been religiously preserved in our house.
We make it a point to know and study all sorts. This is one of the reasons why we can speak authoritatively about the merits of the various sorts introduced. The descriptions given in this catalog may be relied upon. They tell the truth as we learn it from our annual extensive trials. Neither larger nor more thorough trials of tomatoes are made anywhere than those on our “True Blue” Seed Farms. They enable us to “keep posted” for the benefit of our customers, and they also show us, year after year, that Livingston’s Famous Tomatoes are the most thoroughbred strains in exist- ence. We give here a complete list of our introductions and no doubt you'll find some old, familiar sorts that have “made good” with you among these varieties.
TEES ESTES TET Ty Ne ue aac Se pee a in 1870 Livingston’s Dwarf Yellow Prince ean ei, 18938 Livingston’s Acme ___ i Livingston’s Magnus ____...........-....2-.-.---- Sie tae Soe _in 1900 Livingston’s Perfection ._ ae | Livingston’s Aristobright _ ee” tae in 1901 Livingston’s Golden Queen <4 | Livingston’s Royal Colors . 1901 Livingston’s Favorite = | Livingston’s Dandy Dwarf _ 1901 Livingston’s Beauty —...__ in 1 | Livingston’s Multicolor —_. ee Se 1901 Livingston’s Potato Leaf i | Divingston’s Princess <2......... 2 — _in 1901 Livingston’s Stone i Livingston’s Grandus -...._.. in 1901 Livingston’s Royal Red i | Livingston’s Dwarf Stone - 1902 Livingston’s Gold Ball .... | Livingston’s Purple Dwarf = 1903 Livingston’s Buckeye State : ; Livingston’s Globe -__._.._.. ; yes 1905 Livingsiown Aristocrat i | Givingston’s Hummer -_._...-....-......... é =. _...in 1907 Livingston’s Large Rose Peach... : i Livingston’s Coreless ________... =n _.......in 1908 _ Livingston’s Honor Bright = . i bivingeston's Mew: Manyifold <.22500 02. 2ii in 1917 For very early fruit, the seed Tomatoes grow splendidly trained to stakes or trellises,
Tomato Culture should be sown in a hot-bed about and the fruit is much improved, not only in appearance, the first week in March, in drills five inches apart and one- but in quality. This mode of cultivation is quite common half inch deep. Later sowings may be made until the last among gardeners who grow the early market, and at
of April. (Sufficient plants for a small garden can be private places throughout the country; especially in this started by sowing a few seeds in a shallow box or flower desirable where neatness and at the same time economy of pot and placing in a sunny window in the house.) When space in the home garden is desired. The usual method the young plants are 3 to 4 inches high, they should be is to set one strong plant to a stake 5 to 7 feet high, tying set 4 or 5 inches apart in another hotbed or cold-frame, the plant up with wool or other strong, soft twine, and or transplanted into small pots, allowing a single plant to pruning quite freely as the vine advances in growth. By a pot. Expose to the air as much as possible to harden this methods plants may be set much closer than in the them for planting out. Water freely at the time of trans- ordinary wav. For fine, large specimens of high color and planting into the open ground and shelter from the sun a attractive appearance generally, grow the custers of the few davamuntil= ths plants are thoroughly established fruit in paper sacks, as {s coramonly practiced py grape 2 2 J »~ . o + ~ 5 ¢ * aha el sha QgQnxrnm ~} 7 a Cultivate thoroughly as long as the vines will permit, but Sion ih aoe nee prea th eee Ou cea ee the last two or three workings of the soil should be very apes Ree ae hallow? Gente : hehe =e ery about 2000 plants will be produced from one ounce of shailow or the crop may be badly injured. seed is a safe estimate.
A Good Method fo Staking Tomatoes
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Livingston’s Globe Tomato
THE GREATEST SHIPPING TOMATO ENOWN
Originated With Us and Introduced in 1905. The Finest Early Purple Tomato in Existence. Very Distinct in Shape, Firm Fleshed, of Delicate Flavor. Almost Blight Proof.
Givingston’s Globe is an extra good all-round sort, of a distinct globe N shape, with quite a large percentage of elongated fruits, on account
: of its shape, one that permits of a great number of slices to be made from each fruit. We class it with the first earlies, both in green- houses as well as in the field. The fruits are of large size, and a good marketable size is retained throughout the season. It is al- ways smooth, of firm flesh and few seeds; ripens evenly; color, a fine glossy rose, tinged with purple, and without the slightest tinge of yellow at any stage of ripening. It is an exceedingly productive variety. In quality there is nothing more to be desired, being mild pleasant and of delicious flavor. There is no better variety for green house growing or for early growing on stakes or trellises. Its blight-proof qualities are remarkable. May be picked quite green, will carry to distant markets in excellent shape and ripen up uniformly. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; % oz., 80c.; oz., 55e.; %4 Ib., $1.80; lb., $6.50. Special prices in larger quantities.
: Mr. Erwin Hinshaw, Beltrami County, Minn., writes on April 2nd, 1918, as follows: “I have tried a few varieties of Livingston’s To- matoes and I have come to the conclusion that any variety of gar- den products being Livingston’s name is a very perfect type and an all- around degree of perfection.”
Livingston’s Globe
Livingston’s Perfection (Introduced by Us in 1880.) Livingston's Per- fection may fittingly be described as an improved Aeme with red skin. Skin is tough, fruits remark- ably solid; hence a good shipper. It is a medium sized, smooth, bright-red sort of excellent quality. It ripens earlier than Stone, keeps its good size to the end of the season and is excellent for either market or home use. Used in northern sections for canning because early. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; %
az., 25¢c.; 0Z., 40c.; 34 1b., $1.25; lb., $4.25.
euaie > Livingston’s New Manyfold (Introduced in 1917.) A fine new Livingston va- riety. An early bright red sort, producing its fruit in large clusters. See it in colors on outside cover
and fully described on specialty pages. PkKt., 25ic.; %4-size pkt., 15c. A OZ, oC.; ToNOZ, tole) OZ, $2.25; 4 Ib., $30.00.
Livingston’s Stone
Livingston’s Stone
THE GREATEST CANNING TOMATO IN THE WORLD
The Largest, Bright Red, Perfectly Smooth, High-Yielding, Best- Keeping, Finest-Flavored Main-Crop Variety in Existence. Introduced by Us in 1889.
Livingston’s Stone is always of good size, deep through from stem to blossom end and very firm. Skin is bright searlet, perfectly smooth and strong enough to stand shipping and long distance haul- ing to perfection. Flesh is very solid, and of finest flavor. Seed cells are small and few. Livingston’s Stone is now recognized by all as the greatest canning Tomato. We alone supply enough seed to the leading Tomato growers and canners every year to produce millions of plants. Order direct from us to get seed of our growing. Pkts.,
5e. and 10c; % oz., 30c.: oz., 55¢c.,.% Ib., $1.80” 1b., $6.50.
Livingston’s Beauty
The greatest of all Purple-Colored Home Mar- ket Sorts. Strong Grower. Very Productive. Large, Smooth and Early. (Introduced by Us in 1886.) Although introduced by us so many years ago, this is still one of the most popular purple-
colored Tomatoes. The plants make a_ strong growth, are hardy and bear plentifully. The fruit
is produced in clusters of 4 to 6, is large, of per- fect shape, and retains its size until late in the sea- son. It ripens early, has firm flesh of excellent qual- ity, and the seed cells are very small. Por home mar- : ket it is excellent. May be pieket quite green; will ripen it up nicely, Jook well and keep in perfect condition for several days. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; % oz. 25c.; 02Z,, 45¢c.; %%4-Tb., $1.50; db,
$5.50. Livingston’s Beauty All Prices Quoted in This Catalogue are Subject to Change Without Notice.
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Livingston’s Favorite
(Introduced by Us in 1883.) Living Favorite will ways be that which its name implies vorite with ners and in the home garden. Favorite is one of > shaped, large, bright red Tomatoes. The fruit i is always smooth, and holds its size to the end Flesh is of good flavor, very solid. Pkts., 5c. and 30c.; oz., 55¢e.; % b., $1.75; 1b., $6.25.
Livingston’s Acme
(Introduced by Us in 1875.) As a shipping sort for grow- ing in Southern States it is one of the best.’ This was the first
perfectly smooth, large purple Tomato_ introduced, Today after thirty-five years, it is still the leading sort with exten- sive growers in the South, particularly in Texas. EW ELS
smooth, uniform, medium-sized, early, purple-fruited sort, very prolific. Fruits in clust of four or five, are of mediun size and free from crac are solid and stand long-distan« shipment; quality fine. 3, be. and 10e;; % oz.; 20c.; 0Z 35¢c.; % Ib., $1.15; 1b., $4.00.
ane ; * Livingston’s Honor Bright (Introduced by Us in 1897.) The distinctive features of this sort are its solidity, long-keeping qualities after being picked and the remarkable changes of color the fruit undergoes dur-
ing growth and ripening. First it is light at- — tractive waxy-white, then lemon-yel I a Livingston’s Royal Red rich red. It can be shipped in crates n in the yellow stage of ripening. Flesh is tender and melting. Pkts., wi ’ y 25ce: $4.15 b.. $4.00 Livingston’s Royal Red oz, 35c.; % Ib. $1.15; Ib. $4.0
(Introduced by Us in 1892.) A grand Tomato, and worthy of a prominent position alongside of its renowned predecessors already bearing the “Livingston” name. A first-class main erop variety. Fruit of a beautiful red color and handsome appearance. <A desirable tomato for canning and catsup making. Pkt., 5c. and 10c.; 4% oz., 20c.; oz., 35¢c.; %4 1b., $1.25; Ib., $4.50.
Livingston’s Buckeye State
(Introduced by Us in 1893) The largest Tomato bearing our name. The extra large fruits are borne in clusters of three to six. Buckeye State has a smooth skin of dark purple color. The fruit is very meaty, solid, and the flesh is of most desirable quality. The principal objection to “mammoth” sorts has been their rough and uneven skin In Livingston’s Buckeye State we have been successful in eliminating these weak points, and planters everywhere will appreciate the beautiful large fruits which are exceed- ingly showy and find a ready sale. Pkt., 5c and 10c.; % oz., 40c.; 0z., 70c.; % Ib., $2.20; lb., $7.50.
Livingston’s Paragon
Livingston’s Paragon
(Introduced by Us in 1870.) This was the first perfectly smooth, deep red Tomato ever offered to the American people We have endeavored to keep it up to the original high stand- ard, and there are many gardeners and catsup-makers who today, after 50 years, would not have any other kind for a main cropper. It is an immense yielder in time of ripening, a medium early. The fruits are of large size and remai so throughout the season. Flesh is solid, of superior qual and of appetizing appearance. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; % 30¢:; 0z., b5e)>- 44 Ib $80 Ib: 36.50:
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Livingston’s Hummer
(Originated by Us and Introduced in 1907). Is round as a ball, smooth as an apple, a good variety for forcing, very prolific, and has very little indenture about the stem enc The color of the fruit is very attractive bright scarlet. The flesh is a rich crimson scarlet, and of the very best quality In size an excellent variety for canner’s use, as a large per- centage of the fruits can be put into the « whole; quite early; desirable in latitudes where the crop mu be produced in a short time. It is hard to beat for market and home garden. It is a healthy, vigorous grower of medium-sized vines. The fruit itself is solid. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; %°0z., 25c.; o0z., 40c.; 1% Ib., $1.35; Ib., $4.75.
All Prices Quoted in This Catalogue are Subject to Change Without Notice.
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Livingston’s Improved Dwarf Champion
Bears fruit fully one-third larger than the original Dwarf Champion in all kinds of soils. Fruit is produced in clusters of three to five, Of a beau- tiful glossy purple; firm, solid, thick flesh, with eS may, center. Pkts., 5e. and 10c.; % oz., 25¢.: 0z., 40¢.; A Mo EM USOP , $4.50
Livingston’s Dwarf Stone (Introduced by Us in 1902)
The advent of Dwarf Stone marked a new epoch in Dwarf Toma- toes. The fruits are larger than those of Dwarf Champion and nearly as large as _ those of our Standard Stone.
It is very prolific. Fruit smooth; ripens evenly. The color is bright red. You may set the plants of Livingston’s Dwart Stone as close as 18x24 inches and still produce an abundant crop. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; % oz., 35c.; 0z., 55 y% Ib., $1.85.
Livingston’s Dwarf Aristocrat (Introduced by Us in 1893)
This Tomato in habit of growth and foliage resembles the Dwarf Champion, but the color is a beautiful rich, glossy red. The size, solidity, productiveness, smoothness, flavor of its fruit are all that are to be desired. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.3 Y% oz., 20c.; 02., 30c.; %4 Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.50
Livingston’s Golden Queen
(Introduced by Us in 1882.) “Queen of all the Yellows.” Of superior flavor, it is solid, always smooth, entirely free from ridges, large in size, ripens early. Fine for slicing. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; %4 oz., 20c.; oz. 35¢.; %4 Ib., $1.15.
Livingston’s Gold Ball
(Introduced by Us in 1892.) Beautiful canary-yellow, flesh thick, E fine quality; handsome color; very productive. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.5 % OZ., 20¢.; 0z., 35c.
Livingston’s
Coreless Livingston’s Dwarf Yellow Prince Livinestonts Coral (Introduced by Us in 1898) Ivingston $ Coreless A very choice Dwarf-growing yellow Tomato. Very (Originated by Us and Introduced in 1908)
arly. Flesh is solid and the flavor is desirable. Of large ;
ee eecteeat ee When sliced with red or purple A Perfect Shaped Canning Variety of Large Size, Globe sorts it is highly ornamental. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; % 0z., Shaped, Full at Stem End; Bright Red, a Strong 25¢.; oz. 40c.; %4 Tb., $1.25. Grower and a Big Cropper.
All markets requiring a bright-red sort will be pleased = with Livingston’s Coreless. In shape it is almost round, : ie _ being of about the same diameter each way. The depres- Jesse Prather, Payne Co., Okla., writes, Feb. 19: Please sion at the stem end has been almost eliminated, making send me your seed catalogue by return mail and oblige. 2 ee variety es Ae owings to a very small
“ , ats ; : 5 oss in material and labor. s immensely pro- I want to get your kind of Tomatoes, they are the best ductive, clusters of 4 to 7 fruits are produced at six to
I ever saw.” eonen eae along the stem. All of the fruits are “ 7 - 5 of marketable size, and many of them are quite large
All Prices Quoted in This Catalogne are Subject _ Ane ans
to Change Without Notice. twelve to fifteen ounces, A grand, good slicing variety,
the seed cells being surrounded by bright-red, heavy, meaty and delicious flesh. Its color is that_bright, rich red so desirable in a canning sort. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; % oz., 25c.; 0z., 40c.; %4 I1b., $1.35; lb., $4.75.
Livingston’s Magnus One of the Finest for Growing on Stakes
(Introduced by Us in 1900.) This distinct variety, of the color of Livingston’s Beauty, is one of the most valuable additions to the Tomato family. It is large, early, thick, heavy and solid, and one of the most hand- some varieties in cultivation. Livingston’s Mangus is unsurpassed in quality and in the production of fine, large fruits. While well adapted to main-crop plant- ing, it also takes first rank for early market purposes. The form is perfect, uniform, large and attractive; quite deep through from stem to blossom end. The flesh is very firm. A robust grower, with short joints, setting its clusters closer together than most varieties, and is a very heavy cropper. It has the broad foliage which prevents sunburn in hot sections. Ripens evenly, does not crack about the stem. For staking up in the open field, as well as for forcing in greenhouses, is fully equal to any for such purposes. Pkts., 5c. and 10c.; % .0z., 25c.; 0z., 40c.; % Ib., $1.30; Ib., $4.50.
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Mr. T. M. Christie, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, writes under date of June 9th, concerning Tomato Seed, as follows: “I have grown your fine Tomatoes for sev- eral years and often have been greeted with ‘You have the best tomatoes on market.’ Your Beauty and Globe é are the principal brands. I now have Manyfold grow- Livingston’s Mangus ing nicely in addition to the others.”
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Other Selected Varieties of Standard Tomatoes
For years we have aimed to give all the new varieties of Tomatoes offered a thorough test for quality and com- parative points in our True Blue Trial Grounds, near this city, which are under the personal supervision of a most efficient manager, who devotes his best energies to the test- ing of all the seeds we sell; both for purity of stocks and also to determine that all seeds sent out by us shall be absolutely of the highest percentage of germination. By this plan we not only keep abreast of the times on the
Tomato question, but posted on all varieties of both Flower and Vegetable Seeds, especially all novelties, and are therefore placed in a position to offer those deserving of introduction as fast as brought out by any grower or dealer in the horticultural world. Our limited space in this department of our catalogue will not admit of very full or extended descriptions of the fine Tomatoes offered below. The seed stock we offer we can recommend to be as fine as any offered by our competitors or the original introducers,
Prices Quoted in This Catalogue are Subject to Change Without Notice.
Earliana
Earliana
The earliest smooth, bright-red Tomato of good size. It has been developed in the light, warm soil of Southern New Jersey, where effort.is made to market Tomatoes at the earliest possible date. It is so far superior in hardi- ness, sure-setting of fruits, size and smooth uniform shape, now practically controls the markets of our Eastern cities during the last week of June and the month of July. The plants are compact in growth, with short, close-jointed branches, setting fruits very freely. With the Livingston strain the Tomatoes are quite uniform in size and of smooth, regular form, averaging three inches in diameter and from two to two and a half inches in depth; they are fleshy, solid and excellent for shipping purposes.
Our stock of Earliana was almost a failure this season, but we were fortunate in securing some stock from a re- liable grower and believe it will be found satisfactory. PKt;, SGg54200Z,, 25uG,;07Z,, 45¢.5° 24, 1b., $1.50; 1b. $5.50,
Comet Forcing
Superior red variety for forcing under glass. Rich scar- let-red; fruits are solid, round, smooth; strong grower: exceedingly heavy cropper; medium-sized fruits: flavor
ae excellent. Pkt., 5c.: % oz., 20c.; aoa 44 LD) 91-25) Ubi
June Pink
June Pink A Pink Earliana
Ripens as early as Earliana. It is an enormous bearer, clusters of six to eight large fruits being borne close to the main stem. A large percentage of the fruit being produced very early. The fruit is of medium size, uniform, smooth and attractively shaped. Excellent for shipping. In color it is a bright, pleas- ing pink, and in markets where a pink Tomato is desired, it is a great seller. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 25c.; 0oz., 45c.; 14-1b., $1.40; lb., $5.00.
Chalk’s Early Jewel
A little later than Earliana—a heavier cropper, larger size, fine flavor. Brightest scarlet; ripens up to stem without green core. Flesh thick, bright scarlet, solid, sweet flavor. One of the largest crop- ping, medium early varieties we grow. Comes in ahead of Livingston’s Stone, almost as large. Pkts 5c.; % 0z., 30c.; 0z., 50c.38%4 1b., $1.75; lb., $6.00.
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D. T. Summerville, Multnomah, Oregon, writes, Feb. 18, 1918: “I have found your seeds to be of good quality and very reliable. And indeed I prefer them to any others. I raise quite a large garden, the best I know of, and many tell me my garden is the best every year they know of. I manure well and tend thoroughly. Never have any annoyance from weeds.” Chalk’s Early Jewel
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Matchless Tomato
A fine, smocth main crop Tomato, of rich cardinal red color, with solid flesh of finest quality. Grows to good size which it maintains throughout the season. Very simi- lar to Livingston’s Stone. Pkt., 5¢c.;-% oz., 30c.; 0z., 50c.; ai lbs, ‘Sletoe bes on00-
Tucker’s Favorite
A purple fruited sort of excellent quality, highly es- teemed in many Eastern and Southern markets. Grows to uniformly large size which is maintained until late Fall. Fruits are invariably smooth, solid and the flesh is of finest color throughout. Unexcelled for slicing or cooking. Plants are very thrifty and bear continually until killed bymtrost: sek soe 46 -OZ,beDG.; OZ.) 45C.; Al bepilesOrb., $5.00.
Early Detroit
A very productive, early purple sort, uniform in size of fruit, free from cracks, and does not blight easily. Vines vigorous and Bits
e Fruit quite productive.
large and smooth. bes) 6 202., B0G.; voz, SVC eZ b:,
Quality excellent. $1.75; 1b., $6.00.
Ponderosa (Two-thirds Natural Size)
Ponderosa
The largest variety of practical value. The . cuits ripen early and bears well until very late; very solid, almost seedless, of good sub-acid flavor and of immense size, frequently weighing considerably more than 2 pounds. Somewhat scattered on the vine, and a small percentage are rather rough. Our strain, however, is now producing a much smoother fruit than when first intro- duced. 300d Tomato for home use; splendid slicer. Pkt., 5e, and 10¢c);\ 14 0z., 40c!; oz., 75e.
Odd Tomatoes
Purple Peach—Resembles some peaches so closely in size, shape and general appearance that at a short distance away it could be taken for peach. Color purple, blended with ornge-amber; very productive. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 25c.
Yellow Peach rich golden yellow.
Like Purple Peach, in color; a
Rist bes:
except 1% oz., 25c.
Strawberry (Winter Cherry, or Husk Tomato)—tThis deli- cate husk-enveloped Tomato is unequaled for making pre- serves and pies. Have a strawberry flavor and are very productive. For varieties of this class see below.
Golden Husk—lIruit a handsome golden color, the size of large cherries. Best sort. Pkt., 5c.; %4 0z., 25c.
* More acid JEN im LOLA
Purple Husk—Beautiful; very productive. than Golden Husk. 1 to 2 inches in diameter. % oz., 25c.
Bonny Bes.
Bonny Best Best Red for Greenhouses
One of the finest bright red sorts for growing in green- houses, and a good one to follow Earliana in the open field. It has been highly recommended by U. S. Dept. of Agri- culture as well as big growers and shippers throughout the country. Bonny Best is a favorite Tomato of medium size, They are of bright scarlet color, always smooth and of remarkably uniform size and shape. A splendid sort for market and shipping. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 30c.; 0z., 50c.; Y% Ib., $1.75; 1b., $6.00.
W. C. Stockton, Pulaski Co., Akr., writes, April 8, 1918:
“The seeds I ordered from you are growing nicely and am much pleased.”
Hugh E. Kelsey, Guernsey Co., O., writes, Jan. 29, 1918: "We used your seeds with very good success last season ind hope to do the same again.”
Mr. Otto H. Cron, Monroe Co., Mich., writes, January 15th, 1918, as follows: “I’ve bought of you for 12 years and have always been satisfied with your seed, quality A-1.”
Small Fruited
Tomatoes
Excellent for Preserves, Pickles and Pies
Red Currant—Smallest of all sorts. Pkt, 5c.; % oz, 25¢.
Red Pear-Shape — Pkt., 5e.; 36 oz., 25c.
Yellow Cherry—Pkt., 5c.;
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16 oz., 25¢. Red Cherry—Pkt., 5c.; %4 0Z., 25¢.
Yellow Plum—The finest of the small varieties. Pkt., bes; 46102, 2dC.7 OZ.,, 45e:
Mixed Small Tomatoes— Above 6 sorts. Pkt., 10e.
Yellow Plum
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Red Clover - Seed of plant! on the right was inocu- lated with Nitragin. The smaller plant |
Inoculate Your Seed with “NITRAGIN”
Do not sow Alfalfa, Clover, Vetches, Cow- peas, Soybeans, Peas or Beans without
“Nitragin” Increases Yield--Makes Fertile Soil
Don’t Sow Legume Seed Without Inoculation
Helps Legumes, Stores Nitrogen in the soil—a Safe, Sure Bacteria applied on the seed.
‘The Laprored Soll Isocalator, Redee-Durner Procets —
NITRAGIN
Restores and Maintaing Soi) Fertility
| Science has definitely proven that certain crops must find certain bacteria in the soil or they will prove
+ PRICES é = F Zz
(State for what cfop.) a disappointment or a failure. 4 ape See an i os The pure culture system of inoculating Legume seed s 5 ee i ~ |: is endorsed and recommended by the U. S. Dept. of Se i§vacre’ Size _ 7.50 Agriculture, experiment stations, other agriculture ex-
Postage Paid = se $ Be sure to state what crop perts and farmers who have used “Nitragin.” It in- “NITRAGIN” is to be : hes = lS ae aS ie Be ures your crop. It will enable you to get a “catch.’
¥. ‘an als et the s ial . : . . Garden “Nitragin,” which is Once tried you will always use it. It pays for itself
good for Peas, Beans and ten times over. It is not an expense, but a necessary Sweet Peas, and large enough
GUARANTEES ig
TRS eacaseny nw he “Nitragin” comp? re,
~~ Waterloo, 10%?
*“Nitragin” is put up in
for the average garden, for investment for the best results. It improves the qual- a prenulated acasttaal and 35c., postpaid. Simply der -: : : . . packed in a ventilated can, GARDEN. ONTTRAGIN” “* ity and increases the yield. Don’t fail to mention crov the modern scientific way 35c., postpaid. you will use “Nitragin” on. of packing legume germs.
Include “NITRAGIN”’ with your seed order--Mention crop you want it for
GROW BUMPER CROPS!
Inoculate Your Alfalfa, Clovers, Cow Peas, Soy Beans,
Large Returns Easy to Use No Labor Expense
Why buy expensive commercial nitrates when you can grow legume crops and thus increase your yield and at the same time increase the nitrates and enrich and renovate your soil by Nature’s own method? The U. S. Department of Agriculture recommends inoculating legumes to induce
a prompt “catch” and increased yield. Mulford Cultures are prepared with the same care and by the same company that
make Diphtheria antitoxin, Smallpox vaccine, Hog Cholera Serum, ete. It is ; solutely reliable and gives best results possibie. Be sure to state on your order what crop you want to use it on, as there is a different strain of bacteria for each legume. PRICES : Garden size (supplied only for Garden Peas, Garden Beans, Lima Beans and Alfalfa plant on left not Sweet Peas; no others in this size. For which one of these do you wants....$
inoculated, Plant onright inoculated with Mulford Culture for Alfalfa. All other conditionsidentical. This contrast speaks for
4% acre size (for which crop do you want it?)_.... ee 1 acre size (For which crop do you want it?)_.......... Lae . 1.5( 5 acre size (For which crop do you want it?)..... Bea 5
itself. These prices include delivery. Similar results on other crops; _ Don’t forget to state on your order which of the above crops you want it for. Era iL. Not prepared for wheat, corn, oats, etc.
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Livingston’s Re‘Cleaned Clover Seeds
Parties wishing large quantities will do well to get samples and prices before placing their orders. We handle it on a close margin and supply the finest grades. It is impossible to tell how low our prices are without seeing samples, which will be sent free on application. A bushel of Clover Seed is 60 pounds. Pound prices are postpaid, in larger quantities pur- chaser pays the transportation charges. Ifor Parcel Post rate see Page 3.
Sweet Clover, or Bokhara
Melilotus Alba (White), Melilotus Officianlia (Yellow) are Biennial; Melilotus Indica (Yellow), Annual.
Are the varieties in general use. The white-flowered variety (Melilotus Alba) is the one we handle unless otherwise mentioned. It is the strong- est grower and by far the best.
When young it resembles Alfalfa, but when mature it often stands 5 to 8 feet high and blooms from June to October. The roots of all vari- eties are large and much branched and penetrate the ground several feet. Being the Biennial, all top and roots die at the end of the second year if the plant ripens seed.
If cut before seed is ripe, or if pastured so that seed is not matured, the plants lasts over several seasons.
Is found growing under very varied conditions of both soil and climate. It, however, prefers a limestone soil and has been largely used to reclaim old, worn-out, abandoned lands. It is of great value for this purpose.
Apart from its value as a nitrogen gatherer and humus producer, Sweet Clover is rapidly coming to the front as a hay and pasture crop. Its feed value is nearly equal that of Alfalfa, and in a short time stock eat it s readily as they do Red Clover and seem to thrive on it equally well. For hay cut just before it comes into bloom, and is handled as you would Alfalfa. It is also used extensively as a Bee pasture, the small white blooms yield much fine honey. :
Sow clean hulled seed at the rate of 15 to 20 Ibs. per acre, from April to Sept. 15th, with or without a nurse crop.
Price—Lb., 45c., postpaid. By freight or express: 10 lbs., $3.75; 25 lbs.,
$8.75; 50 lbs., $17.00; 100 Ibs., $32.00. Alsike, or Hybrid
(Swedish)
Hardest of all clovers. On rich, moist soil, yields large quantities of hay or pasturage. Will thrive in soils which are so wet that the Common Red Clover would not live. Un- like some of the other clover, which have tap roots, Alsike has many fibrous roots, hence is not injured by freezing and thawing of the ground. Esteemed highly by bee- keepers. Sow 5 lbs. per sy~,acre. Lb., 45¢c., postpaid. By freight or express: 10
<5 /%) Ibs., $3.75; 50 lbs., $19.00; GF 100 lbs., $36.50.
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Sy about two weeks.” ae Prices Subject to Market Alsike or Swedish Change
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The Greatest Feed on Earth
_ Alfalfa is being more generally grown as experience is teaching our farmers the proper methods to follow. Different soils do not now seem so difficult to overcome, especially where them can be properly drained, pulver- ized, sweetened and inoculated.
Alfalfa does not thrive on acid or sour land, nor will it do its best without inoculation on any kind of soil.
Treat your land to a liberal dressing of fine ground lime or more liberally to fine ground limestone well worked into the soil some three months to a year before seeding to Alfalfa.
Sow from 10 to 15 lbs. well inoculated seed per acre., using Nitrogin. From April ist to Jurie 15th for the early Spring sowing, either drilled or sown broadcast. If broadcast cover lightly with a light drag or with sin- gle stroke of a harrow.
Alfalfa naturally prefers a deep, sandy or gravelly sub- soil. Roots from 2 to 15 feet deep, and a good stand on properly selected land should yield from 3 to 5 cuttings a year. We make a specialty of extra high grade seed that tests 99 per cent. pure or better. Get our samples and prices before ordering. Prices: Lb., 45c., postpaid. By freight or express: 10 lbs., $3.00; 50 Ibs., $13.25; 100 lbs., $24.00. E
Medium, or Common Red—The most important and val- uable of the Clover family. Makes the best of hay. Sow 10 lbs. per acre. Lb., 65c., postpaid. By freight or ex- press: 10 lbs., $5.00; 50 Ibs., $24.50; 100 lbs., $46.50.
Mammoth Clover—Valuable with other grasses for mixed hay. Ripens about with Timothy. Being a rank grower, it is used largely for plowing under. Sow 10 lbs. per acre. Lb., 65c., postpaid. By freight or express: 10 lbs., $5.00; 50 lbs., $24.00; 100 lbs., $46.50.
Crimson Clover—Should be sown in July, August and September of each year. Can be sown with corn, or any cultivated crop. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Cover light- ly. Use only American grown seed. The Spring following it can be cut for soiling May 1st; for ensilage, May 1 to 15; for seed about third week in June. Lb., 50c., post- paid. By freight or express: 10 lbs., $3.20; 50 lbs., $14.50; 100 Ibs., $27.00.
White Dutch Clover—Good in permanent pastures, es- pecially for cattle; valuable for bees, and the best va- riety for lawns. Sow in Spring at the rate of 5 lbs. per acre when sown alone; 1% the quantity when sown with other grasses. Lb., 85c., postpaid. By freight or express: ; 10 lbs., $6.50; 50 lbs., $31.00; 100 lbs., $60.00.
Alfalfa Plant All Prices Subject to Market Change
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Our Grass and Cover Seeds are selected with special reference to their quality. Purchasers may rely upon our best exertions to furnish them with these vitally important qualities—fresh, pure and free from noxious weeds.
Prices on Grass and Clover Seeds are changing almost daily, AND WE CAN ONLY GIVE PRICES SUBJECT TO FLUCTUATIONS. No charge for bags at prices quoted below; do not forget this important item when comparing our prices with others. Pound prices are postpaid. In larger quantities by Parcel Post, Express or Freight, purchaser bays the freight. See page 3 for Parcel Post Rates. Owing to the European War, prices on imported seeds are more unsettled than usual. If interested in imported Grass Seeds or for larger quantities, write for special rates.
Best Grasses
sober a Grass (Bromus inermis)— Will stand long droughts and still produce heavy crops in dry sections Ww ere other grasses would surely perish. Has also proven itself one of the hardest grasses. Especially desirable for permanent pastures. Succeeds in a wider range of temperature than any other grass. Sow from 25 to 30 lbs. per acre. (Bu., 14 lbs.) Ask for prices.
Ke ck | Crested Dog’s Tail (Cynosurus cristatus)—May be sown @ ntu y Blue Grass | on lawns; forms a close turf, remaining green for a long oa Pratensis)—Also called June Grass. < time; valuable for sheep pasture; succeeds on dry, hard, grass is well known in all sections and mnere tie Pag ta | and Bete Or seen eee eects Sonvezha Ibsa per Suitable is one of the most profitable of all for pasture. | 2°T@ (Bu., 21 Ibs.) Ask for prices. “ oo ees grows well on any stiff or loamy soils in Cen- Hard Fescue (Festuca durinscula)—Not very productive, a = I eS States where rich, most thorough mod- but is of very fine quality; thrives in dry situations where ately well-drained, and succeeds fairly well in some many Other grasses would fail, thus making it desirable
sections of the South where lime is present in the soil. | for ( 2 sk for 2 3 £ soil. pasture. Sow 30 lbs. per acre. (Bu., 12 lbs. Ask fo1 Bey Tee Grass is ae us best in the Spring and Fall | prices. i , 5 S. srOws very slowly at the start, but when once | i : ; : established form y Se Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis)—Thrives in all soils: S a close, compact turf, making a fine pas- | excellent for permanent pastures; starts early; productive.
ture, and is most excellent for law i 7 fc > h rate of 1 to 2 bushels for pasture ani ieee me Sow 25 to 35 lbs. per acre. (Bu., 24 lbs.) Ask for prices.
lawn purposes per acre. Price—ILb., 55c i Sheep F FP i — s rally ig
E : x: e . postpaid. By ep Fescue (Festuca ovina)—Grows naturally on light, freight or express: #10 lbs., $3.75; 50 Ibs., $15.75: 100 Ibs., dry, sandy soils and mountain pastures; considered valu- $30.00. able mixed with other grasses for permanent early Spring
3 pasture. Sow 15 Ibs. per acre. (Bu., about 12 lbs.) Ask Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stolonifera)—Excellent | for prices. es ee nee Soa rgsellaap other grasses. Succeeds well ions an rives in moist land. Sow 40 Ibs. | i i i j Per acre. (Bu., 14 lbs.) Ask for prices. es ! aD Se SD Sees webeg ~~
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GRASS SEED—(Continued)
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)—Extremely hardy and widely known. One of the earliest to start in the Spring; grows rapidly; furnishes an abundance of pasture the entire season. Sow 20 to 30 Ibs. per acre. (Bu., 14 lbs.) Lb., 50c., postpaid. By freight or express: 10 lbs., $3.50; 50 lbs., $15.75; 100 Ibs., $30.00. :
Perennial Rye Grass (Lollum perenne)—Very nutritious;
valuable ‘for meadows or permanent pastures; rapid grower. Sow 25 to 35 Ibs. per acre. (Bu. 24 lbs.) Lb., 30c., postpaid. By freight or express: 10 lbs., $1.90; 50
lbs., $8.50; 100 lbs., $16.00.
Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis canina)—Valuable for lawns. Sow 35 to 50 lbs. per acre for lawns, 20 to 30 lbs. for pasture. (Bu., 12 lbs.) Ask for price.
Red Top Grass—(Agrostis Vulgaris)—Particularly well suited to low and wet situations, but will do well on all elasses of soil. Affords splendid pasturage and a fair crop of hay, ripens about with timothy, forms a firm sod and is a valuable grass for lawns and on lands subject to overflow and wash. (Bu., 14 lbs.) Fancy clean. seed. Lb., 35c., postpaid. By freight or express, 10 Ilbs., $2.50; 50 lbs., $10.00; 100 lbs., $18.00.
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior)—Ask for price.
Timothy (Phelum pratense)—As a crop te cut for hay, Timothy is probably surpassed by no other grass now cul- tivated. If sown alone it requires 8 to 12 pounds per acre. Can be sown in either Fall or Spring. Timothy Seed is one of our specialties. Write us for latest prices, wnether you want a bag or a carload. (Bu., 45 lbs.)
Prime Seed: Lb., 35c., postpaid; by freight or express: 10 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $6.80; 100 lbs., $12.75.
Choice Seed: Lb., 35c., postpaid; by freight or express: 10 Ibs., $1.60; 50 Tbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $12.90.
Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis)—Adapted for pas- ture or pleasure grounds; of early growth; thrives under trees. Sow 25 to 30 lbs. per acre. (Bu., 14 lbs.) Ask
for prices. Mixed Grasses
Fer Meadows and Permanent Pastures—We are prepared to furnish seeds adapted to all sods, all situations and all purposes—for light, medium and heavy soils. By light soils we mean that which is more or less of a sandy or gravelly nature; the heavy, clay and heavy loams, while the medium is between these two. A light, wet soil may be considered same as for heavy soils; a dry, heavy soil, same as the light soils. Write us what you want, giving nature of soil, number of acres, etc., and we will, with pleasure, give you estimate and terms.
All Prices Subject to Market Changes
Livingston’s Lawn Grass Seed
AND SPECIAL MIXTURE “Quick Grower” Lawn Seed
This mixture is prepared with special care for large grounds where it is desirable to get quick results and where extra fine quality is not so important, yet it makes a good, lasting lawn. If you have tried other mixtures and failed, give this a fair trial and we feel sure you will be pleased with the results.
Price—Lb., 55c.; 3 lIbs., $1.50, postpaid. By freight or ae 5 Ibs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.75; 25 lbs., $8.75; 100 Ibs., $30.00.
Livingston’s Capitol Lawn Seed
Is the seed to sow for a perfect and enduring luxuriant rich green growth throughout the year. Price—Lb., 55c.; 3 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. By freight or express: 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.75; 25 lbs., $8.75; 100 lbs., $30.00.
Shady Place Mixture
On nearly all lawns there are shaded, bare and unsightly spots on which the owners have diffiiculty in getting a stand of grass. For such places this mixture is adapted. It is composed of grasses which naturally grow in shaded places. Price—Lb., 75c.; 3 Ibs., $2.10, postpaid. By freight or express: 5 lbs., $3.25; 10 lbs., $6.25; 25 Ibs., $15.00.
Tennis Court Mixture
A mixture composed of low-growing hardy grasses suit- able for grounds of this kind Price—Lb., 75c.; 3 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. By freight or express: 5 Ibs., $3.25; 10° Ibs., S625) 2b IDS. oblp Ooe
Golf Link Mixture
We are prepared to make mixtures suitable for golf links. Give us your condition with area to be covered and ask for prices.
See third page of cover for directions for making a lawn and amount of seed to use and fuller instructions.
Kentucky Blue Grass
Many prefer plain Blue Grass to a mixture, and it can not be denied that it produces a beautiful and lasting lawn. It takes longer, however, to get established. Price (faney clean seed)—wLb., 55c.; 3 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. By freight or express: 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.75; 25 lbs., $8.75; 100 lbs., $30.00.
James H. Milliken,
vane Washington Co., writes, March 1
“Have been using your seeds for 20 years or more.”
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One of the Newer Leguminous Plants of Value
(Vicia Villosa)—Since its introduction into this coun- | try this plant has made a splendid reputation for itself, especially as a crop to turn under. It succeeds on almost all soils, even poor sand soils produce quite good crops, though it is much more vigorous on good land. It is very hardy and remains green all Winter. It should be sown during August and September, and we advise that it be sown with rye—the rye helps to hold it up. It is much hardier than scarlet Clover and is giving excel- lent returns in the Northern and Northwestern states where the Winters are very severe and where many for- age plants Winter kill. It is equally valuable in the South for a hay erop. Every gardensr, dairyman and farmer should use this wonderful soiling plant.
Where conditions of soil, time of sowing, and rainfall have been favorable, it will make from 10 to 15 tons of green top to turn-under by the first to the 15th of May.
The root system is quite heavy and like all leguminous plants bear to a greater or less extent nitrogen gauls or nodules according to season, land and inoculation.
If the crop is to be used for hay, it will be well to sow 45 to 60 lbs. of Vetch, and with it 44 bu. Rye per acre. Write for circular giving fuller culture directions.
If you want any considerable quantity, write for special quotations.
Vetch is largely grown in Europe, and on account of the war seed is scarce.
Price—Oz., 5c.- 4 ozs., 15c.; Ib.. 45c.; press or freight, not paid: 10 Ibs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $13.50; 100 lbs., $25.00.
" For NITROCULTUREINOCULATOR, See Page 49_ Tree and Hedge Plant Seeds
Oz., 10c.;
postpaid. By ex- 25 Ibs., $7.00;
Osage Orange—The best of all hedge plants.
¥% lb, 30c., postpaid. By freight or express: 10 Ilbs., $8.00; 25 Ibs., $18.00. Catalpa (Speciosa) A rapid grower and makes the best timber trees. Pkt.,
5¢.; oz., 20c.; %4 Ib., 50c., postpaid.
Russiar Mulberry _ Easy grown; hardy; fine for hedges; makes fence posts in five years; fruit good. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; %4 Ilb., 85c.,
postpaid. Black Locust A very rapid grower, as fence posts or ties may be cut in 10 years from planting seed, and will last a life- time. Oz., i0c.; %4 Ib., 40c., postpaid by freight or ex-
press, 10 Ibs., $10.00; 25 lbs., $23.75; 50 Ibs., $45.00.
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Sand or Hairy Vetch |
Spring Vetches
A good forage plant; also used for plowing under. Sow 50 to 75 lbs. to the acre broadcast, like wheat or barley.
Prices: ~ Oz, 5c); 4 0zs., 15c.; ib., 25¢., postpaid; by ex- 10 Ibs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $3.50; 50
press or freight, not paid: Ibs., $6.50; 100 Ibs., $12.00.
Plant Hairy Vetch
Sudan Grass
A New Forage Crop of Immense Value to the South ana Middle West
The dry region has no other satisfactory hay crop and Sudan Grass will be of great value there.
Sudan Grass is strictly an annual and dies each year like Millet. This makes it fit into any system of rotation.
Sudan Grass grows 5 to 9 feet tall. small, rarely thicker than a lead pencil.
The plant stools freely when given plenty of room, and often produces 100 stems from one crown. The tendency to stool is greater after the first cutting, and the hay is finer from the second cutting.
Sudan Grass is not very particular as to soil but does best on rich loam, fairly well drained.
In seeding Sudan Grass, a firm seed beed is best and should not be sown until the soil is well warmed up. The best tool for seeding is the common grain drill, and seed should be covered from half inch to one inch. When drilled in rows 18 to 25 inches apart, 4 to 6 pounds are required When sown broadcast, 16 to 24 pounds per acre should be
The stems are very
used. Price—Larke pkt., 10c.; 1 ib., 40¢c., postpaid; by freight or express: 10 Ibs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 Ilbs., $18.00.
All Prices Subject to Market Change
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Livingston’s Thoroughbred Field Corn Seed
Prices of all Farm Seeds quoted in this Catalogue are subject to market changes. The prices given are those ruling at the time this Catalogue is published, January lst. But we reserve the right to change prices without notice.
Fifty-six pounds of Field Corn Seed will plant from five and one-half to seven acres, according to variety and whether the hill or drill method of planting is followed. Livingston’s Thoroughbred Field Corn Seed only costs you > 70 to 80 cents for sufficient seed to plant an acre. Our strains are pure and each a distinet type—no two re- sembles one another, and all grown in Central Ohio. Sit- uated, as we are, in the very best territory in this coun- try, for growing and perfecting Field Corn, we would im- press upon you the fact that our facilities and opportuni- ee ties for securing and supplying the most thoroughbred Se strains of Field Corn are not exceeded by any seed firm. a All our Field Corn Seed is well matured, thoroughly cured, and shelled with the greatest care. We test all @ varieties before sending the seed to our customers, that there may be no doubt as to the vitality. To avoid : delay when ordering late in the season, it would be well for you to mention your second choice, or state whether we Shall send you a sort adapted to your locality, or refund your money, provided we are sold out of your first choice when your or- der arrives. Field Corn Seed on the ear can only ke supplied while our present stock lasts.
Livingston’s Golden Surprise
The Large Amount of Corn Produced on Such » Small Cobs Surprises Everyone. Entirely Dis- tinct. Stalks Short and Strong. Ripens in 90 to 100. Days. Ears Medium Size. Deep Grained. Small Cob. A great Feeding Corn.
A variety of great merit offered and named by us in 1898, and, as anticipated, it has met with great favor wherever it has been tested. Our description of Golden Surprise Field mon consists of plain statements and simple acts.
Our Illustration is from a photograph, and will give you an accurate idea of the ears. The Corn as a whole, is indicative of its name, and is indeed a genuine surprise to all who grow it. Beautiful in its rich golden color and even size from butt to tip of the ear. Profitable in its depth of grain and small per cent of waste in cob. Convenient in its short fodder growth and easy break of ear from the stalk. Certain in its early maturity, and, all points considered, thd best early Corn up to date.
Golden Surprise was not offered to the general public until after ten years of the closest careful, critical observation and se- lection to its present perfect type. Tested for years in various localities in comparison with well-known sorts, we find it equal in average bulk to any on the market, but in depth of grain and weight of shelled Corn per bushel, it has no competitor. Its habit or growth is vigorous, medium and strong stalk, with broad leaves, which makes it a valuable fodder Corn. For prices, see below.
Neller’s Cattle Corn
This very desirable strain of Corn was brought into Licking County, Ohio, from an adjoining county some thirty or more years ago by a local cattle breeder. And as it was especially well adapted to cattle feeding, be- came very popular wherever tried, not only acai feeding, but for general use as well.
Our attention was directed to this Corn some time since, and seven years ago when good seed corn was so hard to procure, we introduced it to our trade through our retail - store. Six years ago we catalogued this vari- ety and reports from all directions to this date, (October, 1918) are especially satisfac- tory and we look upon it as one of our very best strains for general growing; quite uni- form in shape and style of ear and a sure cropper.
The corn is a good strong yellow in color, has deep, well-formed kernels, well-dented, but not chaffy, set on a small dark red cob. Ears have 12 to 16 rows and often 12 inches long and well-grained over the ends; fodder an average in size and leafage. In this lo- eality will ripen in 90 to 100 days.
Prices shelled—Large Pkt., 10¢.; 1 Ib., 25c.; 2 lbs., 45c., postpaid. Express or freight, not prepaid: 7 lbs., 75c.; 14 lbs., $1.40; 56 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $8.75; 68 lbs., ears, $6.00.
Ww. C. Clon, Tuscarawas Co., 1916, writes: I have used your seeds for over 20 years and always found them very satisfactory.
- Golden Surprise All Prices Subject to Market Changes. Neller’s Cattle Corn
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NOTICE. Do not forget that our field corn is all grown in Central Ohio, and fully -
acclimated. This should not be overlooked in deciding where to place your order.
Kilbury’s Yellow Hybrid
A New and Very Desirable Variety. Earliest Large-Eared Corn in Cultivation. Handsome, Uniform Ear, y
Deep Grains. A ee %
s This splendid Corn is one of the most valuable new at Varieties which has come under our notice for a long Gn
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Corn is deep in color, with red cob, which tapers (
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compacted on cob. Ears large, from 9 to 12 inches 5
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dling. The earliest large Corn on the market. Plant any time in May; it has matured planted as late as June 15th. This corn has been suc- \ cessfully grown for 20 years on black loam and ¥¢ clay soils, and is well adapted to both.” Ka After careful examination of this Corn, both 7 growing in fields and after being harvested, we believe it to be all that Mr. Kilbury f claims. It is the result of careful selection } from hybrids, of Leaming and Clarage, but is much larger than either of the parents. (- It is a large, medium early Corn; safe to ‘|! | plant in localities no colder than Ohio. If \~ you want the earliest big-eared Corn grown, with large, heavy, deep grains and small cob, a yellow corn, plant Kilbury’s Yellow Hybrid. For prices see below.
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This variety is a eross between Boone Co. f Ps: White and Forsythe Favorite and developed « and introduced by L. B. Clore and has hadj = 24 years of careful, painstaking and intel- ¢ a ligent selection and breeding. For the a corn-growing belt, we are quite sure there is no White Corn grown today of 3 equal merit. The Corn has become fam- 4 cus for yield and quality and especially { valuable where one wishes to grow show stock.
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Corn (Continued)
‘The splendid varieties of Corn described and priced in this catalogue have all been grown especially for seed, and will be found well cured and true to name—in fact, first-class in every respect. We would ask our customers to place their orders as early as possible while our stocks remain unbroken. Prices of Field Corn by Packet and Pound
include postage. On larger quantities, by Parcel Post, express or freight urchasers mus a he fo) i charges. See page 3 for Parcel Post Rates. : 2 es CBA se ibaa
True Yellow Leaming All prices sub-
_The Standard Variety for Quality ject to market
An extensively grown, large, Yellow Dent variety, which we changes. have grown and sold with the greatest satisfaction for years. Our Improved strain we do not believe is excelled, if equaled, by any other now Offered. It has pure, glossy yellow ears growing low, on very strong, heavy stalks; grains square and deep; ripens quite early—frequently in 100 days from planting. Yields from 75 to 100 bushels per acre. Adapted to rich soils. (See
illustration.) For prices, see below.
True Yellow Clarage
Best Second Early. Sure to Ripen. This variety has been grown extensively in this locality for over 50 years, and is one of the surest cropping varieties ever grown here. Ripens between Pride of the North and True Yellow Leaming. Ear medium in size, very uniform its entire length and well filled out at both ends. Husks very easily; of rich golden yellow color and very productive. In favorable seasons will ripen planted as late as the first of July. Highly recommended as one of the best in points of early maturity, productive-
ness and very rich in feeding qualities.
(See illustration.)
For prices, see below.
White Cap Yellow Dent
An old popular variety. This old fay-
orite has been known for many years as a good yielder on all kinds of land. A very strong and hardy strain and rec- ommended for thin soils. The ears are large and well covered, cob is both red and white. The grain has white cap, is well dented and of good depth with lemon colored body. Can be planted safely in any part of Ohio and similar latitudes. For prices, see below.
Pride of the North
A very early Yellow Dent Field Corn, and can be successfully grown fatrher North than can any other Dent vari- ety. It ripens very readily, even in New England. It also matures per- fectly in 90 days and is very fre- quently safe from frost in 75 days. Very hardy, ears of uniform size; too small for a main crop, but right size for stock feeding; cob small, kernels set closely on cob and are long and compact. This variety is planted quite largely for early crop to feed stock while yet green; and is also planted late when larger varieties could not possibly mature before the frosts.
UNIFORM PRICES FOR ALL VARi- ETIES LISTED ABOVE:
Prices, shelle@—Large pkt., 10c.; Ib., 25¢c.; 2 lbs., 45c., postpaid. Express or freight, not prepaid: 7 .bs., 75c.; 14 Ibs., $1.40; 56 Ibs., $5.00; 100 lbs. $8.75; 68 Ibs., eae - ears, $6.00.
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Livingston’s Mammoth White Dent Field Corn
Has been Grown Continuously on One Farm for fs (x ~
Over 50 years
A very large White Dent Field Corn. Has a broad, very deep, pure white Kernel and cob. Grades strictly white in any market. It is very desirable for white cornmeal, and those desiring a large white corn cannot fail to be . pleased with this splendid variety. As a grain os crop or for ensilage we consider it the equal tae of any variety we have ever seen tried, and ( have sold it in large quantities to nearly all é the dairymen around this city and many /| others throughout the country. We can \yaw ene Ait honestly pronounce it one:of the best Nake large White Dent sorts. (See illustra- Ces tion.) For prices see below. ees
Reid’s Thoroughbred Yellow geek Dent Seek
(See illustration to the left, from our i
: own photo.) less & - In any seed grain can truly be called © pti
pedigreed, the Reid’s Yellow Dent Field a Corn is certainly entitled to be known “NS as such, as its history dates many years ‘—~-™=~ back. It has been bred up and selected a with painstaking care tu what is at the ¢ present time one of the best varieties RAEN pe of vellow Corn grown. Ear medium in q size, remarkably uniform, and one of a bright yellow color, with solid, deep grain and small red cob. Has from 18 to 24 rows of kernels on the cob, 50 to 60 grains in the row and is well filled over the ends, and especially the butt, leaving a small shank, which makes it a great favorite with huskers. 3est shredding sort, as it shaters the least of any by actual test.
The Iowa Experiment Station report of 1901 gave the Reid’s Yellow Dent an average of 100 bushels per acre, while the Agricultural Students’ Union of Ohio, in 1903, gave it a yield of 14 per cent above all other varieties.
Prices, shelled—Large pkt., 10c.; 1 Ib., 25c.; 2 Ilbs., 45¢c., postpaid. Express or freight, not prepaid: 7 lbs., 75c.; 14 Ibs., $1.40; 56 lbs., $5.00; 100 Ibs., $8.75; 68 lbs., ears, $6.00.
Fodder and Ensilage Corn
Varieties
Red-Cob Ensilage Corn A Southern type of large, white corn, With strong, leafy stalks and short joints. Farmers growing the Red-Cob Iensilage for the first time tell us they hardly know what to do with the enor- mous yield of fodder. Priee, 14 lbs., $1.25; 56 lbs., $4.40; 100 Ibs., $7.50. Mammoth White Dent Corn See top of page for description and price. True Yellow Leaming Corn See page 56 for description and price.
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Livingston’s Tom Thumb or Japanese Hulless
A new dwarf growing Pop Corn, heavy yielder, attractive ears peculiar in form, deep grains and almost free from hull when popped. Excellent quality . For full description and il- lustration, see page 5. Price—Pkt., 10es Ie Elbe. aspC;. 1D:, oC. 2. 1DS., oanQus postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid: 5 Ibs., $2.25.
Selected White Rice
Our stock of this variety is choice, having been selected very carefully for many years. This variety is the best for popping; grains pointed; pops full and white; ears large sized, very handsome; productive, excellent qual- ity; very crisp and delicious. Prices—
Kt pCa Jo lpi 2b lhe o0ew ea DS. 90c., postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid: 5 Ibs., $1.85; 10 Ibs., $3.50.
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Miscellaneous Farm Seeds
Our grades of Farm Seeds are away above the average quality, and this makes a big difference in the value—the low, trashy grades being costly at any price—and yet our prices will be found very little, if any, above those quoted by
others.
no charges for bags or cartage.
The man in charge of this department, having been with us more than thirty years, is thoroughly posted and will take pleasure in giving customers any information desired. this city, purchaser paying all transportation charges, except when quoted postpaid. The prices quoted are subject to market fluctuations.
The prices quoted below are Net Cash, free on Cars, At the prices given here we make Should any article seem high,
or when customers are in need of large quantities, we will be pleased to submit samples and quote, on application, the
lowest price that the market will justify at the time.
Millet (Golden)
True Southern cultivated Tennessee grown stock is far superior to Western grown stock; will grow in any cli- mate or soil, and where con- ditions are favorable its yield is very heavy; often from two to seven tons per acre of most nutritious feed. It is of special importance, how- ever, to secure the true Southern grown stock.
True Southern grown pro- duces a heavy and luxuriant growth, has very large heads which ripen evenly, and if cut while in bloom or before seed ripens it is quickly pro- duced, ‘cheap and valuable food, that is eaten readily by all our farm animals.
Have the land well plowed and thoroughly pulverized before sowing. Sow for hay not less than 50 lbs. per acre at any time between May ist and July 1st. If sown broad- cast cover with single stroke of harrow or light board drag, or it may be sown with a grain drill set to sow one bushel per acre, having the hoes hooked up so as not to cover seed over one inch deep. We prefer putting seed in with a drill. (Bu., 50 lbs.) Write for price in larger lots.
Barge Pkt., 10c.; Ib.,%'20e; postpaid. By freight or ex- press: 10 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs.,
Golden Millet
Hungarian Millet (Grass)
For good, low ground or rich high land, Hungarian be- comes even more valuable than German Millet. It is one of the earliest annual hay crops and can be sown later than any of the millets. Is often sown as a catch crop after early Potatoes or other early maturing crops.
Hungarian is not so large and coarse as Golden Millet. It is very leafy and much finer in the straw, and if cut for hay before seed is ripe enough to grow or just as it goes out Of bloom it is considered nearly equal to Tim- othy, and under favorable conditions should yield from two to four tons per acre of good, nutritious hay that is relished by dairy cows, young cattle or horses.
Hungarian Grass is generally looked upon as being much better feed for horses than Millet.
Sow from May 15th to July 15th on well prepared soil at a rate of three pecks to one bushel per acre. (Bu., 50 lbs.)
Large Pkt., 10c.; lb., 20c., postpaid. By freight or ex- press: 10 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $8.00.
Write for prices in large lots on all Millets.
$4.75; 100 lbs., $8.75.
Please state quantities when writing for prices. Prices on Farm Seeds are subject to important market chinges.
Ask for Samples and Prices before placing your order.
Cow, or Southern Peas
There is no surer or cheaper means of improving and in- creasing the productiveness of soils than by sowing Cow Peas. They put plenty of nitrogenous vegetable matter into the soil at a small cost. For hay they are most val- uable. For ensilage they are unsurpassed. When it is desired to turn the entire crop under as a soil improver, it is better to do so after the vines are partly dead. good picking of the dried peas can be made before plowing under. Cow Peas can be sowed in May or June, after the ground is warm, or about the close of the corn planting, at a rate of one-half to one bushel per acre. (60 lbs. to
bushel.) 3 Whip-Poor-Will
An early bunch-growing variety; a great favorite in the North and West; is quite prolific. Write for price. Black—Is quick to mature. Well adapted for Northern
sections. A-vigorous grower and a great yielder. Write for price.
Black-Eye—A_ prolific vine-growing variety of merit: seed often sold for table use. Write for price.
Market Price on Cow Peas changes often. Write for
prices on larger quantities when ready to buy.
NOTICE—Owing to late season and short crop and unusual demand by the government, it is impossible to name price on Soy Beans and Cow Peas at time of going to press. Kindly write for price.
Sunflower
Mammoth Rus- sian — Immense yielder—125 bush- els of seed to the acre has been grown at less ex-
ense than corn. R ery highly rec- ‘Ba Ommended for ™
poultry. Best egg- producing food known. God feed
for horses as well. (See illustration.)
Choice Stock — Oz, 5e.;. Yb L0c. ; L lb., 25c., postpaid. By freight or ex-
pre's's 7-10 -1bs;, . i $1.40; 925 Ibs, WE ae es
$3.25; 00 lbs., S >
$12.00. Mammoth Russian Sunflower
Buckwheat
Should be sown about the middle of June, using from 1 to 3 pecks of seed per acre. (50 lbs. to bushel.)
New Japanese—This new sort has proven to be much earlier and more productive than any other variety. Grains very large and of rich brown color. It excels all in yield and earliness. 1 1b., 25c., postpaid. .By express or freight: not prepaid: 10 lbs., 85c.; 50 Ibs., $3.25; 100 lbs., $6.00.
Silver Hull—aA very good and popular variety. The grain is of light gray color, rounder than the common yariety; has a much thinner hull. 1 1b., 25¢,, postpaid. By ex- press or freight, not prepaid: 10 lbs., 90c.; 50 Ibs., $3.50: 100 lbs., $6.25.
All Prices Subject to Market Changes
Mr. G. A. Sowash, Khartoum North, Africa, writes on De- cember 4th, 1917, as follows: “The seeds sent me October 24th arrived today. They have come through in excellent time and are just at the right time for planting. [I hope they may prove as excellent as they look. I am enclosing draft for $5.00 as per your letter.
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Plant of Rape
Soy Beans
The Soy Beans have attracted much attention in recent years On account of their great value as a feed, being much richer in protein than flaxseed, oilmeal, bran or oats, and can be used to balance a feed ration to good advantage; are used extensively in silage with corn, cane, ete. By its use dairymen can make a combination that is wholesome, economical and a completely balanced food for milch cows. They also equal or surpass clover as a soil enricher, gathering nitrogen from the air; are used by fruit men as a cover crop with good results. May be used for silage or feed in matured state.
Medium Early Green or Guelph Soy Bean
One of the oldest and best known sorts, which has become quite a favorite north of the Ohio river both for seed and forage crop. Grows 24 to 38 inches high; stems medium stout, 4% to % inch in diameter, branches often filling the space between 3-foot rows. The leaves very dark green, large and full in center, while the edges are freely curled. Pods of medium size, 1 to 1% inches long. Color of seeds, bright green.
Write for price.
Ito San—This is one of the best for northern part of the state., it grows erect from 25 to 30 inches tall, branches are fine; leaves, medium size; blossom purple; seeds medium sized, straw colored, orbicular in shape, distinguished by a brown spot beside the hilum or point of attachment to the pod. Matures in 100 to 115 days.
Write for price.
Ebony—Plant slender, not upright, much branched, leafy. Height, 30 to 40 inches. Ripe about September 15th. Seeds rather small, flat and black. A good hay bean; not desirable for seed.
Write for price.
Mammoth Yellow—Latest maturing variety. Plants rather coarse, height 3 to 5 ft., ripens in 130 to 150 days. Good yielder, excellent to plow under as green manure.
Write for price.
Ohio Grown Stock—To be sown north of the Ohio River. Price same as Early Green. (60 lbs. per bushel.)
NOTICE—Owing to late season and extreme drouth and unus- ual demand by the government, it is impossible to name price of Soy Beans and Cow Peas at time of going to press. Kindly write for price.
For NITROCULTURE INOCULATOR, see page 49. All Prices Subject to Market Change.
Dwarf Essex Rape
Best Quick Growing Pasture for Sheep and Hogs
There is but one variety of Rape that has proven profitable in the United States, and that is the Dwarf Essex. No other plant known that will give so much pas- ture in so short a time at so little cost. Under favorable conditions it is ready for pasture in six weeks from time of sowing and can be sown any time from April to September at the rate of 3 to 5 lbs. per acre. Land should be prepared same as for Turnips. It is grown for pasture and green manuring. Rape-fed lambs should have free access to salt. One acre of good Rape will furnish food for a flock of twelve sheep for 45 to 60 days. Our stock is the True Dwarf Essex, and not the worthless annual. Weight per bushel, 50 lbs. Price: Packet, 5c.; 1 lb., 35c., post- paid; by express or freight, 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $4.75; 50 Ibs.,. $9.50; 100 1lbs., $18.00. Write for prices on larger lots.
Broom Corn
Improved Evergreen—The best variety for general cultivation on account of the color and quality of brush. Ripens early, grows about 8 to 10 feet high; brush of good length, fine and straight, and always of green appearance when ripe. Our stock is select, having been saved by profes- sional growers for their own planting. (46 lbs. to bushel.) % lb., 15c.; lb., 35c., postpaid, By express or freight: 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $8.50; 100 lbs., $12.00.
Lowest market prices on large or small quantities will be given on application as long as stocks last.
All prices subject to market change.
Soy Bean Plant
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Livingston’s Finest Grain Seeds Selected Seed Oats
We have always vealized the importance of supplying growers with the best selected Seed Oats, and we can truly say that our efforts in- this direction have resulted in our customers obtaining increased yields by sowing our superior stocks and strongly advise that those customers who wish to secure the best yields use our. northern grown stocks. Many years of ex- perience as growers leaves no doubt as to this matter.
Prices subject to market fluctuations.
- Items on this page are — c shipped at buyer’s expense = except as noted.
| Regenerated Selected Swedish Oats
(See illustration)—Originated and _ introduced by Garden Seed Co., of England, are now well acclimated » and have given excellent satisfaction. Weighs from 32 Z to 40 lbs. per measured bushel. The straw is heavy and 2 strong and not liable to lodge. Heads are large, upright a and bushy. Grains are white, large, thick and plump with thin hull, making a very fine appearance and very desirable for feeding. Their strong root development enables them to withstand drought better thany many varieties; are quite early and less liable to damage by rust than many sorts. Price—Lb., 20c., postpaid. By freight or express: 10 Ibs., 65c.; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $4.00. Bags free.
Silver Mine Oats
This Oat has reputation of long standing and is noted for its heavy -and reliable yielding properties. It is very hardy and produces beautiful white kernels very desirable for the manufacture of rolled oats. The heads are large and sprangled and borne low down on the v stalk, which is stiff, bright and clean, and seems to prevent lodging. We have handled this very reliable Oat for a number of years. Many farmers will sow no other sort, as they offer all the desirable points, namely: Large, plump, white grain, good straw, medium early and good yielder. Price—Lb., 20c., postpaid; by freight or express: 10 lbs., 65c.; 50 Ibs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $4.00. Bags free. é!
New Victory Oats
Ts an Oat introduced from Sweden *) and grown by us on our Kirkers- / ville farms for the past five years on both strong unplanted and muck, and are much pleased with them, and offer them to our customers with full confidence that they will|* give satisfaction. 1 The head is large, well spread|} i and filled with large, plump, rather|& barley-shaped, white grain. Straw/|? is quite stiff and of good length. Stools freely, especially when sown] thinly. This Oat being of new blood and from an Oat-growing country leads us to predict for them a successful future. Price—Lb., 20c., postpaid; by freight or express: 10 lIbs., 75c.; 50 Ibs., $2.35 100 lbs., $4.35. Bags free.
Spring Wheat
Marquis (New)—Is similar to Red Fife; quite early; beardless; yellow chaff, very plump, flinty kernel; said to be one of the best. Lb., 25c., post- paid; by_express or freight, 10 lbs., 80c.; 50 lbs., $3.30; 100 lbs., $6.25.
Blue Stem—A very popular variety in the Northwest. Heads are large and well filled; stools freely; kernels very hard. Lb., 25ce., postpaid; by ex- press or freight, 10 lbs., 80c.; 50 lbs., $3.30; 100 lbs., $6.25.
Barley
The Best Nurse Crop for Sowing With Alfalfa f
Beardless—Barley needs a rich land, more sandy and lighter than that
adapted to Wheat. It is sown in the Spring and can be grown further North},
than any other grain. It should be cut before fully ripe (unless intended
for seed), as it is then of better quality and less liable to shell. Use about
100 lbs. per acre. Lb., 20c., postpaid; by freight or express, 10 lbs., 80c.; 50 lbs., 3.25; 100 lbs., $6.00. Bags free.
Speltz or Emmer
A valuable grain recently introduced from Russia. It is adapted to dry sections and poor soil, often yielding 50 bushels or more of grain per acre. The straw and grain of Speltz have feeding value equal to barley and are] relished by all kinds of stock. Sow in the Spring, 50 lbs per acre. Large | PTUeIGoceueee 20c., postpaid; by freight or express, 10 lbs., 75c.; 50 lbs., $2.60;
0 s3 65.
All prices subject to market change. Beardless Barley
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Various Types of Sorghum, The Great Dry Land Forage
(50 Ibs.
80c.; 50 1bs.,
For Fodder to cover
acre.
me 5
Feterita
An Extra-Early Strain of White Kaffir Corn
Introduced 1912, has again proved its worth planted on both muck and upland on our own farms, and recommend it with full confidence to all Poultry men, and for use wher- ever Kaffir Corn can be used. It is twenty to thirty days earlier than Kaffir Corn, heads equally as large, withstands drought as well or better. One seed produces anywhere from 3 to 10 stalks, each bearing a full-sized head, all filled with fine white plump grains. The stalks are well covered with large blades from the ground up, and after the heads are removed there is from two-thirds to three-fourths as much stover left as would be furnished by any average crop of corn. Seed planted after April 16th ripe and har- vested on our lands Sept. 21st. It is one of the surest crop- pers and one of the best foods for poultry and pigeons. Owing to its earliness the best of its class for latitudes south of Chicago. .
Prices: Pkt. 5c.: 1 1lb., 25c., postpaid; freight or express 10 lbs., 80c.; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $6.75.
1 to a
and cultivate the same as corn. sow in drills, or broadcast at rate of 50 to 75 lbs. per acre, and cut when seed is coming to the dough stage. 10 tons per acre. $3.50;
Cows and all stock do as well when fed on it as on grass. plant in hills and cultivate same as corn.
Early Amber Cane—The earliest and makes the finest quality of forage or
Plants Kaffir Corn
A Great Fodder Crop. The Finest Grain for Poultry and Pigeons
to bushel.) grain or ground and cooked.
Eaten by all domestic animals, whether fed in the For grain sow at rate of 5 to 7 Ibs. per acre, Average yield, 50 bushels per acre. For hay,
Makes valuable hay, yielding from 5 to Oz., 5¢c.; 1 1b., 25c., postpaid; by freight or express, 10 lb., 100 lbs., $6.75.
Sorghum or Sugar Cane (50 Ibs. to bushel.)
Sow first to 15th of June, 100 lbs. seed per acre, and harrow inches. | mower, and after three days of sun put up in large cocks and feed from | field, or store in long, 8-foot-wide ricks near feed lot.
Harvest after first frost. Cut with self binder
or
Yield 8 to 10 tons per For Syrup
syrup. 0Z., 5c.; 1 Ib., 25c., postpaid; by freight or express, 10 lbs., 80c.; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $6.75. Early Orange Cane—A strong grower; stalks heavier and a little later than Amber. Oz., 5c.; 1 lb., 25c., postpaid; by freight or express, 10 Ibs., 80c.; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $6.75. — Write for prices on larger quantities, stating amount you can use. Will send samples gladly if you so desire. Improved Large Virginia A very profitable variety to grow and is easily cultivated, very erect; the largest pods and kernels with fewer imperfect pods than any variety. The vines make valuable forage for stock. (Bu. 22 lbs.) By mail, large pkt., 10¢c.;% Ib., 20c., postpaid; by freight or express, 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.50. 5 Sweet Spanish Peanut The earliest variety grown. Pods are small, remarkably solid, well filled, z =a = and of an extra fine quality. Yield per acre very large. Large pkt., 10c.; Feterita % Ib., 20c., postpaid; by freight or express, 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.50.
Canada Field Peas
Every year there is more inquiry for Field Peas. They stand in the front rank as a fodder, especially for hogs
They can be fed green or dry. They will grow on land that will not produce clover. Sow 1% to 2 bushels to the
acre, or, if with oats, sow 1 bushel of each. first and plow under 4 to 5 inches; then oats on top and harrow in. Price—15 lbs., $1.85; 50 lbs., $5.25: 100 lbs., $9.00. For large quantities, write for prices, stating quan- tity you can use.
Sow the peas
All Prices Subject to Market Changes.
Items on this page are sent at buyer’s expense
except as noted.
raatas Livingston’s Superior Seed Potatoes «orm
The necessity for changing seed often is universally admitted by all well-posted growers, especially when the best
seed can be had at so little additional outlay.
Owing to the perishable nature of seed potatoes and the unsettled con-
dition of all markets, prices are made subject to market changes and confirmation of order on receipt of same.
Special Instructions
Owing to the perishable nature of seed potatoes and the unsettled condition of markets, all prices are made subject to market changes and confirmation of order on receipt of same, and will fill orders just as soon as the weather, in our judgment, will permit. However, we cannot become responsible for changes in the weather by which the po- tatoes might be damaged while en route. We will ship at any date our customers may designate, when requested to do so, regardless of the weather, if customers wish to take their own risk. When ordering late, please state whether we shall return the money or send some other kind of equal value, provided we cannot supply the sort ordered. Please give plain and explicit shipping direc- tions.
Order Seed Potatoes Early. We would
most earnestly
request Our customers to send in their orders early. We then book and fill them in the order received. By so do- ing you take very little risk in getting what vou want, as compared with waiting until the last moment.
Seed Potatoes by Express or Freight By the 100 lbs., or fractional part prices, buyer pays the freight or express charges. No charge for bags.
Seed Potatoes by Mail
Prices for small quantities of any of our Seed Potatoes, unless otherwise quoted: Lb., 25c., postpaid. All transportation charges must be paid by the buyer,
Seo aaa offered postpaid, by mail. No potatoes sent
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Extra-Early Ohio
Extra Early Ohio Potato
Some early varieties will yield edible Potatoes about as soon as the Extra-Early Ohio, but their tops will be / green for days after the Extra-Early Ohio have fully /£ ripened. The Extra-Early Ohio is fully two weeks ahead of the Early Rose, and is 4 general favorite with potato growers and marketmen alike. The sprouts are very strong, the vines grow erect and are easy to cultivate. Maturing early, it brings the highest prices; does well on any soil, Suitable # for Potatoes. The tubers grow compact in the hill, are easily dug, with very few small ones— nearly every Potato is of marketable size; has few eyes, which are even with the surface. With & heavy manuring, close planting and gool culture, a very large and profitable crop can be expected— 300 to 500 bushels per acre is not an unusual yield.
Prices—Choice Northern Grown Seed: 10 Ibs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 Ibs., $3.00; 100 Ibs., $5.50. Special prices will be quoted on larger quantities,
The Seneca Beauty Potato
Very Smooth, Uniform Size, Almost Blight-Proof, Productive, Splendid Quality, Fine Keeper
A grand, good, medium-late Potato, and too much has not been said in its praise. Its beautiful and distinct appear- ance sells it in any market and its fine table qualities please all. The tubers are large and smooth, with few
eyes close to the surface, and of a beautiful pink color. Uniform in size and shape, scarcely any small ones. rank and healthy, Good keeper and a heavy cropper. Northern Grown Stock: $2.80; 100 Ibs., $5.25.
Vines and loaded with beautiful blossoms. Prices—Choice Sorted 10 lbs., 75c.; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs.,
£xtra-Early Cobbler
The “Livingston” Potato
It is “a White Seneca Beauty,’ and the Seneca Beauty is admitted by all who have ever grown it to be one of the most beautiful of- the many rose- eolored varieties; and those familiar with it will at once realize what a beauty it would be in a white jacket, and especially if it retained its delicate Peachblow eyes. This is exactly what we have in “The Livingston.” It is a very strong grower and most productive and not subject to blight. Tubers of beautiful form, medium to large size, oblong, and of uniform thickness; slightly flattened; skin white and slightly russeted—all of which denotes the very highest quality. Cooks dry and has splendid flavor. Prices—Choice Sorted Northern Grown Stock: 10 Ibs., 75c.; 25 Ibs., $1.50; 50 Ibs., $2.80; 100 lbs., $5.25
Livingston Banner
Livingston’s Banner Potato The Best Main Crop Variety
The Banner is a seedling and is one of the finest main
crop white Potatoes on the market. No Potato ever made s0 good a record in so short a time with all classes of growers and on all Kinds of soils. None surpass it in uni- form,. handsome appearance. Its slightly rusty skin is of a light, cream-white color. Its shape is a little oblong and slightly flattened (cooking through easily). The eyes are very shallow. The size is large and desirable, very few being under marketable size. Always smooth and regular in form; grows strong and vigorous from the very sprout. Is also a great drought resister. As near blight and scab proof as any Wariety we have ever
known. The flesh is. very white and whether boiled or baker is of the same delicious tasty quality. Medium late. Choice Sorted Northern Grown Stock. Prices:
10 lbs., 75c.; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 Ibs., $2.80; 100 lbs., $5.25. Write for special prices in large quantities.
Extra Early Cobbler (Irish Cobbler)
One of the most reliable first-early Potatoes ever sent out. It ripens almost with the Early Ohio and is so uniform that every hill seems to ripen at one time. The yield is very large for an early variety—equal to some of the late ones. Form, oval and round; skin lightly netted, creamy white and having few eyes, which are quite shallow—some even with the surface. Flesh, pure white and of the finest quality—not ex- ceeded by any early variety. Keeps perfect until Spring, when it starts large, strong and vigorous sprouts. Its strong growth, earliness, uniformity, large yield, fine quality and very handsome appearance have brought the Extra-Early Cobbler right to the front as a profitable variety for market ©«c home use.
Prices—Choice Sorted Northern Grown Stock: 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 Ibs., $5.50.
All Prices Subject to Market Changes.
Clifford Funderburg, of Indiana, writes on April 19th., 1918: “The potatoes reached me today. I have never seen finer seed.”
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The Flower Seed Department
UR list of flower seeds will be found to contain all varieties of real merit. Many times varieties are listed which are of no value whatever in the garden or are so difficult to grow that unless one has every facility for propaga- tion, disappointment is sure to follow the purchase of seed. We want our seeds to give satisfaction and prefer
not to have a very extended list, rather than to cause disappointment in any of the varieties procured. Cultural directions will be found on most of our seed packets. We will also give free to customers, on application, a very instructive and helpful leaflet—‘Annuals from Seeds.”
Annuals are those flowers that bloom and ripen their seed the first year, then die. Among these are Asters, Balsams, Mignonette, Sweet Peas, Nasturtiums, Morning Glories and many other very brilliant and fragrant sorts.
Biennials from seed, generally bloom the second year, then die. Some varieties, if planted early, bloom the first Season; therefore are treated as Annuals.
Perennials are those that endure our Northern Winters with little or no protection and live and bloom several years in succession. A large majority of the Perennials will bloom the first year if started early in the Spring. MHollyhocks, Columbine, Larkspurs, Foxglove, Poppies, etc., are in this popular class.
= For 25 cents select 6 Five-cent, or 3 Ten-cent pkts. For 50 cents select Discounts on Packet Flower Seeds Packets to the amount of 65 cents. For $1.00 select Packets to the amount of $1.30. For $2.00 select Packets to the amount of $2.75. These discounts apply ONLY TO FLOWER SEEDS IN PACEETS.
&= Collections of Seeds in Packets cannot be included when taking advantage of these discounts.
Asters
The Aster is, perhaps, the most popular annual flower grown in this country, and justly so on account of its ease of culture, season of bloom and lasting qualities both in the garden and as a cut flower. Seed can be sown in the house in shallow boxes (cigar boxes are good), and in the hot bed in March or in cold frames the first of April and later (about May ist) in the open ground. Transplant the smaller varieties about eight inches apart in the row and such varieties as Semple’s Branching, fifteen inches apart, the rows to be twelve inches apart. The richer the ground the better your flowers will be and water is very necessary.
American Beauty Sensation
13899—A variety of recent introduction and one that 1398—This new sort is the darkest red of all Asters. promises to become one of the leading sorts. The plants | The plant averages about 18 inches high and is of the are of very strong, vigorous growth, averaging from two true branching type. Stems are long and stiff, making to three feet in height. The flowers are of remarkable it ideal for cutting. The flower is very double and aver- size, having the widest petals of any Aster. Type of flowers ages about three inches in diameter. On account of the is similar to the Semples variety but the flowers are much ; deep velvety-red color of Sensation, it is exceptionally fine larger and are produced on stiff stems often measuring | for either bedding or border. Pkt., 10c. more than two feet. The large flowers are bright carmine rose and are almost identical in color with the well-known American Beauty Rose. Pkt. 15c.; 2 Pkts., 25c.
Lavender Rochester
1495—The magnificent flowers are more double and more Chrysanthemum-like than those of the original Lavender Pink Rochester. The long, nar- row petals fall over one another in a charming eascade of color, forming a wonderful shaggy mass that cannot be equaled for richness of effect. In addition to their great diameter they have a most remarkable thickness, making them truly massive. Vick’s Lavender Rochester is an exquisite shade of clear light lavender. Pkt., 10c.
Autumn Glory
1494—Pure sea-shell pink. While similar in color to Semple’s Pink, it has a better and more substan- tial flower, a deeper and longer keeping color, larger and stronger type of plant. Its most distinctive eharacteristic and chief claim for recognition, how- ever, is the fact that it is later in season than any of the other varieties. The flowers are very double and are borne on stems of unusual length. Pkt., 10c.
Shell Pink Rochester
(See Illustration Alongside)
1493—In this Aster we have another color added to the already popular Rochester type. The color as the name indicates, is-of a soft shell-pink, one of the most popular colors in Asters. The flowers are large and are supported on long, stiff stems. The long, narrow petals are twisted and curled, making a very rich effect. Pkt., 10ce. Shell-Pink Rochester Aster
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Asters (Continued) Semple’s Giant Late Branching
_ Without question, the finest Aster grown. It has size, vigor, fine stems, beauty of form and varied color to recommend it and, while not so early as many of the other varieties, it stands at the head of the list both for the home garden and as a florist’s flower.
1400 Semple’s Giant Finest Mixed Colors—All shades and colors. Pkt. 10¢c.; ™% oz., 40c.
1401 Semple’s Giant Lavender. Pkt., 10c.
1402 Semple’s Giant Royal Purple. Pkt.,
1403 Semple’s Giant Pure White. Pkt.,
1404 Semple’s Giant Crimson. Pkt., 10c.
1405 Semple’s Giant Shell Pink. Pkt., 10c.
Collection of Semple’s Giant Asters, 5 above sorts,
40c. Mikado Pink
In type Mikado Pink belongs to the Comet class. Petals are narrow, very long and gracefully reflexed. The outer petals show to their full extent, while gradually toward the center they bend and curl across each other, forming a perfectly double flower. 1381—Pkt., 10c.
Mikado White
same as Mikado Pink, pure glistening white.
Pink Enchantress |
A new variety of upright growth. The flowers are very | double and are produced on good stems. The color is of | Late branching and produces its flowers on long stems; is a mid-summer variety. 1492—Pkt.; 10c.
Peerless Pink
The introducers of this variety state that it is midway between Crego and the Late Branching varieties and of a beautiful shade of pink. It blooms a little ahead of the Late Branching and produces its flowers on lorg stems. 1406—Per pkt., 10c.
Queen of the Market
About two or three weeks earlier than most other Asters. They bloom profusely and are of graceful habit. Their shape is very similar to Semple’s Giant Branching Aster. The perfect flowers are borne on long stems and in great variety of colors, making them extremely useful for cut- ting. A favorite sort. Height 1% feet.
1440 Mixed Colors—All colors in finest INS A GyAR BIKE
Separate Colors—1441 Scarlet, 1442 Pink, 1443 Crimson, 1444 Pure White, 1445 Dark Blue, and 1446 Light Blue— Bach color, pkt., 10c. pr collection Queen of the Market Asters, 6 separate colors, |
c. 4
Daybreak |
Flowers are very large and double, beautiful shell-pink
10c. 10c.
A magnificent new Aster, except in color, which is 1383—Pkt., 10c.
mixture. Pkt.,
color. A grand Aster for cutting purposes, growing 2 feet high. 13884—Pkt., 10¢c.; % 0z., 75e. Snowdrift
|
A white Aster of Comet type and one of the earliest of all. ee ee same time as Queen of the Market. 1485—~- Pkt., 10c.
Invincible
A very popular Aster in many parts of the country. It | is a mid-season variety, very similar in form to the late branching, but flowering a couple of weeks earlier. 1435
White, 1436 Light Rose, 1437 Lavendez, 1438 Purple, 1439 — Crimson—Each 10c. per pkt.; set of five varieties, 40c.
Purity
similar to
Double flowers of a glistening pure white;
Daybreak in form and habit. 1386—Pkt., 10c.; 4 0z., T5c.
s i. a M3 em
Violet King
Aster
to the Branching type, growing vigorously about 21% feet high;
The habit of growth of this is similar has long stiff stems. In form the flower is entirely new and distinct from any other variety; round, full and very large, many of the flowers measuring from 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Petals somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but are much longer and broader. 1380—Pkt.,
10c.; % 0z., 7T5e. Crego Pink
A large variety of a most beautiful shade of pink unlike any other Aster. It comes into bloom just ahead of the late branching Asters and being of Comet type affords variety in the garden. 1409—Pkt., 10c.
1408 Crego White—Similar to above, only white. 10c.
1407 Crego Purple—A new color added to this popular type recently. Pkt., 10c.
Vick’s Early Branching
The habit of growth is identical with its parent, the late Branching Asters. Plants branch freely, are vigorous in growth. They produce flowers on long, stiff stems and luxurious foliage. The shape of the flower is round, and the size extraordinary large. A very valuable flower for commercial growers and the home garden.
The new Aster comes in two dainty and desirable colors —pink and white. Our stock of seed is true and comes direct from the original introducer. 1410 White, per pkt., 10c.; 1411 Pink, pkt., 10c.; 1412 White and Pink Mixed,
pict.,, LOe:
Pkt.,
Giant Comet Asters
An ideal class for cut flowers, being not only most profuse bloomers, but each individual flower is borne on a stiff stem and resembles an exquisitely curled and twisted Japanese Chrysanthemum. Height 2 to 2% feet.
1430 Giant Comet Crimson, 1431 Giant Comet Light Blue, 1432 Giant Comet Rose Pink, 1433 Giant Comet Dark Blue, 1434 Giant Comet, the Bride, 1428 Giant Comet, Mixed Colors, 1429 Giant Comet Snow White at 10c per pkt.
Collection Giant Comet Asters, 5 separate colors, 40c.
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Royal
Royal
Without doubt one of the best early flowering sorts. It is quite similar, in type of flower, to the Late Branching, but will come into bloom only about a week later than Queen of the Market. The flower stems start from the plant close to the ground, are free from laterals and con- eeamently give their full strength to the production of numerous large, handsomely proportioned flowers. 1486 White, 1487 Purple, 1488 Shell Pink, 1489 Lavender—Each
10c. per pkt. Victoria Asters . The Victoria Asters resemble Truffaut’s Peony- Flowered Asters very closely, except that the petals re-
curve to the edge of the flower instead of incurving to the center. Superb colors, elegant sort. 2 feet.
1388 Miss Roosevelt (Victoria)—The flowers of this new Aster are of a clear primrose tint, which changes to deli- cate flesh color, like the popular Glorie de Dijon rose. Fine cut flower. Pkt., 10c.
1460 Dwarf Victoria Asters—Perfect flowers of large size, produced profusely. 10 inches high. Effective in beds and borders. Choice Mixed. Pkt., 10c.
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Abronia
Pretty trailing plants with Verbena-like fragrant flowers. In bloom a long time. Adapted to beds, rock-work and hanging baskets. Annuals; good mixture; many varieties.
1300—Pkt., 5c. Abutilon
(Flowering Maple, or Chinese Bell-Flower)—Universally admired for garden or house culture; flower the first season if seed is sown early; rapid growth; bear elegant ee flowers. Half hardy shrubs. 1302 Mixed—
kt., 10c.
1390 Peony Flowered, Mixed Colors—Fine assortment. 10¢.;
A very most perfect Giant Comet Asters,
on long slender stems.
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Asters (Continued) Truffaut’s Peony-Flowered
The improved strains of this grand Aster are considered the finest in cultivation. tensively cultivated classes, perfectly in-curved. ful flowers.
13891 Snow White,
1394 Sky Blue, cents per packet.
It is one of the most beautiful and ex-
and it deserves to be, as the large,
double flowers are fine. The petals are beautifully
Very profuse bloomers, producing rich and beauti- Height 2 feet.
1392 Brilliant Bose, 1393 Rich Crimson, 1396 Brilliant Scarlet, at 10
1395 Dark Blue, IPE,
% oz., 50c.
The Collection of 6 separate colors, one pkt. of each as named above, 50c.
Giant Ostrich Plume
the blooms of which are of flowers. Resemble the ame curled and twisted
large-flowering class, shape; splendid for cut as they have the s
petals. However, the petals are longer, and the whole flower larger. Individual blooms often measure 4 to 6 inches in diameter, Plants of luxurious branching habit, with flowers
Height 2 feet.
1417 White, 1418 Rose Pink, 1420 Azure Blue, 1421 Lavender, 1422 Dark Blue, 1423 Crimson at 10c per pkt.
1416 Giant Ostrich Plume, Mixed Colors—Embraces all the desirable colors in splendid mixture.
Collection of Giant Otsrich Plume Asters, 50e.
Pkt., 10c.; %4 oz., 50c.
6 separate colors,
Livingston’s Exhibition Aster Collection
This magnificent collection contains the finest and most complete assortment of mammot h-flowering Asters it is possiple to offer—the newest kinds, all colors, all varieties; early and late. The symmetrical globe-shaped and the fluffy Chrysanthemum sorts.
One large packet each Semple’s Giant Branching, Mixed; Giant Ostrich Plume, Mixed; Giant Comet, Mixed; Truf- faut’s Peony Perfection, Mixed; Livingston’s Superb Mix-
ture of Giant Asters; Vick’s Early Branching Asters; Violet King.
In the bag with each collection we will enclose our leaf- let “Aster Culture,” telling how to grow big Asters suc-
cessfully.
All for 50c., postpaid. would cost 70c.
At regular rates these seeds
Livingston’s Superb Mixture of Giant Asters
A magnificent mixture, pro-
Is absolutely unexcelled. — L c gigantic in size, gorgeous in
ducing beautiful flowers, colors, perfect in form.
This mixture includes the cream of all the Asters on this and the other two pages, together with many other sorts of the most beautiful forms and brilliant colors. Our special strain has been especially r selected from the finest large-sized double flowering types. Height about 2 feet. 1490—Pkt., 10c.; three packets for 25c.; % 02. 50c.
ohare Acroclinium
1308 Rose and White, Mixed—An Everlasting. Yields a great number of flowers, which should b thered the first day they open and dried in the shade for winter bouquets. Annuals; one foot. Pkt., 5c.
Adlumia Cirrhosa
1310 Mountain Fringe, or Allegheny Vine—A hardy climber, flowering the first season Ch small rosy-lilac flowers and pale green feathery PE, (oc:
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Ageratum
Ageratum (Floss Flower)
Very showy plants; bloom profusely the whole Summer; fine as cut flowers. Splendid for borders, ribbon beds, etc Half-hardy annuals. (See illustration.)
1312 Perfection Blue—Splendid large heads of deep ame-
thyst blue. Compact growth, 9 inches high. Deepest col- ored of all Ageratums. Fine border. Pkt., 10c.; 4 oz., 30c.
1314 Princess Victoria Louise—A very pretty dwarf sort. Bushes 5 to 6 inches high. Splendid combination with Sweet Alyssum. The color is a bright blue, with white center. Pkt, 10c.; %4 0z., 35c.
1316 Little Blue Star—PExceedinegly dwarf, bushy growth not over 4 or 5 inches high. Densely covered with clusters
of bright blue flowers. Very fine for edging. Pkt., 25c. 1318 Imperial Dwarf Blue—8 inches. Pkt., 5c. 1319 Imperial Dwarf White—8 inches. Pkt., 5c. 1320 Mexicanum—Lavender-blue—114 feet. Pkt., 5c.
1321 Finest Mixed—Splendid—Pkt., 5c.; %4 oz., 15c.
Sweet Alyssum
One of the sweet-scented flowers that should always be in every garden. An easily grown annual; fine for beds, edgings or for cutting. In bloom all Summer and through the greater part of Fall.
1325 Sweet Alyssum (Maritimum)—One of most popular of our hardy annuals, both for cutting and for edgings. The pure white flowers are noted for their exquisite frag- rance. Blooms continually from earliest Summer until hard frosts. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 40c.
1327 Little Gem, or “Carpet of Snow”’—A dwarf, very compact-growing variety, that, while only 6 inches in height, each plant will carpet a circle from 20 to 30 inches in diameter. From early Summer until very late Autumn the plants are a solid mass of snow-white flowers of de- licious fragrance. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 25c.; 0z., 75c.
Amaranthus
1329 Saxatile Compactum (Golden Saxatile, or “‘Basket of Gold’)—A hardy perennial variety; its flowers are a most brilliant golden-yellow. Fine for rock-work. Nine inches high. Pkt., 5c.; 0oz., 40c.
Asparagus
1332 Fine Mixed—Foliage brilliantly ornamental, produc- ing a striking effect in the border as a background, or as a center of beds. Of the easiest culture. Annuals. 3 feet. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 40c.
1372 Plumosus Nanus (Climbing Lace Fern)—One of the prettiest house plants. Its feathery foliage is indispens- able for bouquets, and lasts a long time after cutting. Half hardy perennials. Pkt. (10 seeds), 15c.; 25 seeds, 30c.; 100 seeds, $1.00.
1374 Sprengeri (Emerald Feather, or Abyssinian Parlor Fern)—This is one of the most beautiful plants for either pot culture or hanging baskets. Useful for bouquets, Grows freely all the year; a popular house plant. Pkt. (15 seeds), 10c.
J. P. Poland, Hampden Co., Mass., writes as follows: “T wish to speak particularly of the new Aster ‘Sensation,’ the seeds of which I obtained from you. Everybody ad-~ mired them and I gave away quantities. In fact, they were the only Asters of any account I had, as the others all had the blight. Sensation was wholly free from it and so marked in this respect that it seems almost im~ Taune: I shall recommend you to my friends as a reliable seedman,”
e e e Giant-Flowered Antirrhinum (Snap Dragon)
This old favorite is one of the most beautiful and use- ful border plants of our gardens. Its very graceful flow- ers are borne on long stems and in the greatest diversity of colors. The spikes of flowers are most brilliant and showy. Two feet.
1240 Giant White—Purs snow-white. Pkt., 10c.
1341 Giant Rose—Delicate Rose-pink. Pkt., 10c.
1342 Giant Scarlet—Brilliant scarlet. Pkt., 10c.
1343 Giant Yellow—Pure soft yellow. Pkt., 10c.
1344 Giant Queen Victoria—Extra large, superb; pure white. Pkt., 10c.
1346 Giant-Flowering Finest Mixed Colors—An ele- gant assortment of innumerable rich colors and shades, including all the named varieties offered to us. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 44, 0z., 30c.; 0z., $1.00.
Collection Giant Antirrhinnms—5 separate colors, 40c.
1347 Dwarf Mixture—Contains the very choicest colors. 12 inches. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 25c. Pkt., be:
1348 Tall Mixture—The best colors; 2 feet.
Y% om, 25c. = Arabis Alpina
1306—Dwarf perennial plant, covered with pretty weitere owers in May. Thrives well in dry, sandy places. meLOG:
Asperula
1377 Sweet Woodruff—This charming plant delights in moist, shady situations. Its fragrant leaves and flowers when dried impart an agreeable perfume. Perennials; one foot. Pkt., 5c.
Aquilegia or Columbine
Exceedingly showy, early blooming, hardy plants; always favorites, and of the easiest culture. The graceful, long- spurred flowers are very brilliant. They delight in the moister portions of the garden. The new varieties are greatly enlarged and the range of colors and shades has been largely increased. Hardy perennial. 14% to 2 feet.
1365 Chrysantha—This beautiful variety is a clear yel- low, being an unusual color in Columbines, and of the long-~ spurred type. It also has the characteristic of flowering ng Sy ee Summer. One of the best and very hardy.
Ges Cc.
1368 Coerulea—The true Rocky Mountain variety, a beautiful blue and free-flowering. The State flower of Colorado. A splendid plant for the hardy border. Pkt., 10e. novelty, profusion very graceful, large-flowered,, long-spur- red flowers, shading from light pink to dark rose, with white center and yellow anthers. Very delicate and beau- tiful. Pkt., 15c.
a seo Double Varieties Mixed—A very choice assortment. t., 5e:
13862 Single Varieties Mixed—All the best sorts and col Ors. Cet noce
Mrs. Ida Toep- fer, Trumbull Co., O., writes, 25 0 LOWS *‘T have been moving around for three years, and have not been able to do much garden- ing, but’ am now located for a while at least and your seeds are aptly named “True Blue”
for I have, bought from ,
a score and 4 have found that the ger- mination in your seeds have beat them all, es- pecially Sal- VideatanneG od Mammoth € ‘ Verbenas. 34
So I go 4 back now iia to where 4
my seed did sop
well.
“Wishing you , continued suc- Bc ic cess,” Aquilegia
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Double Balsams
1500 Livingston’s Premium Balsams, Finest Mixed—Our strain is unsurpassed. The large, double flowers are as fine as the most elegant Camellia. The size,, fine form, varied and brilliant colors of our Premium Balsams are greatly admired. Pkt., 10c.; %4 oz., 40c.
1504 Double Camellia-Flowered, Finest Mixed—A very choice assortment of all the best varieties and colors in these favorite Balsams. Pkt., 5c.; 4 oz., 25c.
1515 Double Mixed Balsams, pkt., 5c.; oz., 50c.
Balsam Apple and Pear
1518 Mormordica, Mixed—Very curious vine with orna- mental foliage. Its large, golden-yellow fruit when ripe and shows its brilliant blood-red inside. annuals. 10 feet. Balsam Apple and Pear Mixed.
5c.; %4 oz., 15c.
Begonias
1523 Finest Mixed—Our strain contains a great va- riety of colors, both in flowers and foliage.
assortment. Pkt., 10c.
1524 Vernon—An elegant variety, with bright orange- carmine flowers and very dark early in the house or greenhouse.
1520 Tuberous Rooted, Best Double Mixed—Prize strain.
PKt., 25c.
1521 Tuberous Rooted, Best Single Mixed—Prize Strain.
Pkt., 25c.
1522 Begonia Rex (Ornamental-leaved Varieties)—A collection of house plants without some of these elegant The leathery leaves are bronze, red, silver and gold. Finest sorts.
pot plants seems incomplete.
Calliopsis
opens Hardy IPKC
A superior
Start the seed
Canterbury Bells
Campanula (Canterbury Bells)
This old-fashioned flower is a favorite with all. Stately and showy, and of the easiest growth. Hardy biennials.
1560 Livingston’s Prize Mixture—An elegant mixture of all the finest classes and colors of single and double and “Cup~and Saucer” varieties, PkKt., 10c.; 2 pkts., 5c.
1561 Calycanthema “Cup and Saucer”’—Our mixture includes all the best colors and varieties. Pkt., 5c.
1563 Finest Double Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 1564 Finest Single Mixed. Pkt., 5c.
1566 Pyramidalis—The Chimney Bell-flower, a hardy perennial flowering in late Summer. Finest mixed. Height, 3% feet. Pkt., 10ce.
1568 Carpatica—Beautiful free-flowering, hardy perennial; fine for groups and edgings. Blue and White mixed. 9 inches. Pict; aie:
Calliopsis, or Coreopsis
One of the easiest grown annual flowers; can be used with fine effect anywhere—in beds, borders or masses. Blooms all the time. Sow the seed thinly when weather becomes warm and soil dry. 1 to 2 feet.
1530 Hybrida Superba—Very showy new hybrids in great vari- ety of color, varying from pale yellow to rich orange and velvety browne vl foot high. PEG 10ck 44 %0z% 25e!
1532 Golden Wave (Drummondii)—Bushy, compact plants covered with very large bright golden-yellow flowers with brown centers, Pict, “bes 375 07., fies
1534 Coronata—Showy, large, pure yellow flowers. Pkt., 5c.; Y% oz., 15c.
1536 Mixed Tall Sorts—All choice sorts. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.
1537 Mixed Dwarf Sorts—For bedding. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 30e.
1539 California Sunbeams (Grandiflora)—An improved large- flowering strain. Fine light yellow and brown blooms. Pkt., 5e.
1540 Lanceolata Grandiflora (Harvest Moon)—One of the grandest perennial plants. Fine in masses, or as cut flowers. The individual blooms are very large and of the richest golden yellow. Pkt. 10¢.; % oz; 20¢.; oz. 60ce:
Balloon Vine
“Love in a Puff” _1496—Rapid growing, pretty annual climber; delights in a light soil and warm situation; produces white flowers, followed by seed vessels that look like small balloons; makes a fine porch Sereen™ 110) feet, Pkt., 5¢:” oz., 2c.
Bachelor’s Button—See Centaurea, page 69.
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Cannas seem to be especially adapted to the American climate, as they do well everywhere. They grow nicely from seed, and will bloom the first Summer if started early. It is hard to deseribe the elegance of a fine bed of Cannas. Soak the seeds in warm water until they begin to swell; then sow them in a box in a sunny window or in the green- house. When up to the second leaf, transplant singly into pots and set out in the garden when the weather has become warm and settled.
1580 Large-Flowering French Hybrid Cannas, Mixed—Darly fower- ing, and remarkable for large size and beauty of flower and foliage. This collection contains all that is best in Cannas. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.
1582 Dark Leaved Cannas—This mixture contains the very choicest varieties we grow in the dark-leaved Cannas. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.
Calendula (Pot Marigold)
One of the easiest grown, most showy and free flowering, hardy annuals, producing a fine effect in beds of mixed borders; blooms all the time; fine for cut flowers. 1% feet.
1238 Fine Double Mizxed—Contains the choicest sorts. Pkt. 5c.; 0z., 20c.
© = 1543 — Easy-growing, free-blooming annual Canary Bird Vine climber for house or garden. Bright yellow flowers resembling a canary bird with extended wings. 10 feet. Pkt., bey; 26) oz, Wbe
Choice Carnations
Seeds may be sown under glass in the Spring, or in open ground, but must be protected in the Winter. Half hardy.
1586 Giant Marguerite—The flowers enormous; the colors most varied and brilliant, and they come into full bloom in four months from sow- ing, and continue until hard frosts. Our strains are semi-dwarf and strong growers. 1 foot high. Our mixture is splendid. Pkt., 10c.
1587 Marguerite Double White—Pure white, large flowers; stiff stalks. Pkt, 10c.
1588 Marguerite Double Yellow—Pkt., 15c.
1585 Livingston’s ‘Peerless’ Carnation Mixture—All bloom the first Summer. <A very choice mixture including all superb sorts. Pkt., (about 75 seeds), 15c.
1590 Chabaud’s New Giant Perpetual—Comes into bloom in a little over 4 months from seed; extra large size; fine range of colors; is very sweet-scented. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.
1594 Red Grenadin—For yielding a quantity of double red flowers, no outdoor Carnation can equal it. Pkt., 10c.
1591 Carnation, Giant of Nice—Blooms in four to five months from date of sowing the seed. The flowers are
! very large; colors varied; very free flowering. Pkt., 20c. | Cand é Z i
= = Die fe ytuft is among the most highly prized of Summer OE orm eg rece oy H flowers, and no garden is complete without a large quan- Jos. L. Litzinger, Cambria Co., Pa., writes: “I received | tity of it. Grows easily and blooms all the time until
Candytuft
Candytuft (Iberis)
F - : ‘ith same. The seeds | frost. Splendid for cut-flowers. Hardy annuals. 1 foot.
Saad Sa wep aieebee I remain.” Sell one Cardinal—Very large umbel of bright rose-
Miss May Miller, Fairfield Co., 0., writes: ‘The flowers ater Hors so prolific that a bed presents an un-
from your mixed bedding Petunias and mixed Phlox last ; PF° ue 4G eet of bloom. Height 8 inches. Pkt. 10c.; year were the most beautiful I ever saw.” 72 og ” c. ;
ae —~ — 1550 Empress, or Giant Hyacinth-Flowered—An improved strain, produc-
ing immense trusses of pure white bloom, frequently measuring 4 inches in length by 2 inches through. Fine for bedding and cutting. Height 1 foot. Pict Hides 34) 10Z7,, 2507 NOoZsanioe:
1545 Large-Flowering Dwarf, Mixed._...........-.-2..--..------------ Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 45c.
1546 Large-Flowering Dwarf, White. eee ene Yh OA, “BC,
1551 White BRocket—Compact Spikes_____. eee
1553 Odorata—Pure white; most fragrant...................------------- Pkt bei Ozman.
1554 Candytuft, Mixed Annual Sorts—Our m contains all of the best varieties and colors. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.
1556 Gibraltarica—A dwarf evergreen plant flowering in early Spring and Summer. Much used for rockeries, edging or in the foreground of perennial borders. A’ fine little plant worthy of more general cultivation. Lilac, shad- ing to white. Pkt., 10c.
1557 Sempervirens—Similar to the above except pure white. Pkt., 10c.
Celosia, or Cockscomb
Very attractive annuals. The crested heads of flowers resemble a _ cock’s comb. The plumed heads are like great feathers. (See illustration below.) Sow the seed directly in the garden or start early and transplant. Make fine
pot plants. 2 aves Ostrich Plume Varieties
Very graceful. Handsome, pyramidal plants 3 feet high. Each branch gracefully tipped with brilliantly colored plume resembling an ostrich feather. (See illustration.) en
1600 Thompsoni Magnifica—Mammoth blossoms of vivid scarlet; purple, blood-red, golden yellow, salmon, ete. 2 feet. “Mixed colors. Pkt, 10c.; %4 0z., 30c.
1602 Gold Plume—Golden Yellow. Pkt., 5c.
1604 Fire Plume—Fiery scarlet. Pkt., 5c.
Collection, the 3 new Ostrich Plume Celosias, listed above, 15c.
Comb Varieties
1608 Queen of the Dwarfs—Grows only about 8 inches high. Immense combs of perfect form; brilliant dark rose. Pkt., 10c.
1609 Glasgow Prize—Large and very showy dark crimson combs. 9 inches. Pkt., 10¢.; 14 oz., 30c. 5
1610 Empress—Combs of colossal proportions; rich crimson. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 60c. A eri Finest Dwarf Mixed—A choice mixture of all sorts and colors. Pkt, Celosia, Ostrich Plume 5e.; % 0z., 25c.
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Centaureas
The various varieties of this popular annual include such favorites as the Bachelor’s Buttons or Corn-Flowers, and Sweet Sultans, old-fashioned flowers of easiest culture. 2 feet.
1616 Bachelor’s Button (Centaurea Cyanus)—Our strain is especially fine. The true old-fashioned Batchelor’s Button of your grandmother’s garden. Also called Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor, Korn Blume, ete. Mixed colors. PkKt.,. he5 44 oz., 20c.; 02., 25c.
1617 Emperor William —Rich, deep blue Bachelor’s Button. Pkt., 5c.; 16 oz., 20c.
1618 Double Varieties—A comparatively new strain; about three-quarters of the fiowers come double; many choice colors. Pkt., 5c.3; % oz., 20c.
GIANT-FLOWERING SWEET SULTANS (Centaurea Imperialis)
The blooms are borne on long stems. Of the easiest growth; very showy in the garden all Summer long. (See illustration.) 1620 Giant Mixed Colors—<An elegant assortment of colors. Pkt. 5c.” oz, 25¢.5 oz., 75c. 1621 Giant White—Splendid for bouquets. Pkt., 5c.; % oz. 25c. 1622 Giant Odorata—Light blue: very large. Pkt., 5c. 1623 Giant Suaveolens—The popular yellow. Pkt., 5c. 1627 Livingston’s Choice Mixed Centaureas—A grand mixture of all the above Bachelor’s Button and Giant Sweet Sultans. Pkt., 5¢e.; 4 oz., 25c.; oz., Tic WHITE-LEAVED CENTAUREAS (Dusty Millers)
Silver-foliage plants; extensively used for edgings, hanging baskets, etc. *. 1629 Candidissima—Very thick, broadly cut, slippery white leaves. 1 foot igh. Pkt, 10c.
1628 Gymnocarpa—Leaves fern-like; silvery gray color. Fine for borders. 116 feet. Pkt., 5c.
Chrysanthemums The annual sorts bloom throughout the Summer, while the perennial
varieties are gorgeous in the garden every Fall. The plants grow from 1 to 3 feet in height.
SEEDS OF ANNUAL VARIETIES
1632 Double White—Pkt., 5c. 1633 Double Golden Yellow—Pkt., 5c.
1634 Double Sorts Mixed—All the most desirable colors. Pkt. 5c; % ozs, 15e:
1635 Livingston’s Choice Mixed Chrysanthemums, Single and Double Sorts—Very desirable for the Summer garden; showy; free-flowering. Pkt., nG:s 34-,0zZ, 15c:
1654 Tricolor “Northern Star’—Fine hardy annual, with large Daisy-like flowers produced freely on long stems. Pkt., 10c.
Centaurea Imperialis—Giant-Flowering Sweet Sultan
EED Pp s ° =) S OF PERENNIAL VARIETIES Cineraria 1641 Japanese Hybrids—The best double-flowering va- = _ y > E rieties. Pkt, 15c. A favorite free-flowering greenhouse plant, with flowers of great richness and diversity of colors. Cinerarias bloom
1642 Frutescens (Marguerite, or Paris Daisy)—Large, during the Winter and Spring months and can be planted
Single white flowers. Pkt, 5c. out in Summer. loam, leaf-mould and sand.
1648 Livingston’s Prize Mixture—Contains only the rich- est and most beautiful colors; large. Pkt, 25c. 2433 Shasta Daisy—Pkt., 10c. For description, see page 1650 Cineraria Maritima (Dusty Miller)—Silvery white
1643 Maximum (Triumph Daisy)—Large, single, pure white, yellow center. Pkt., 10c.
The plants thrive best in a mixture of
86. E s 5 foliage; for edgings, ribbon beds, hanging baskets, ete. 1644 Chrysanthemum Inodorum (Bridal Rohe)—New; 1 foot. Perennial, but usually grown as an annual. Pkt., pure white; extra fine. Pkt., 10c. 5c.; 0Z., 40c.
much admired.
tion®)— PKt;-25¢e:
Cobaea Scandens
A fine annual climber, often growing 15 to 25 feet in a season. Has handsome foliage and large bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful deep violet-blue. 1658—Pkt., 5c.
Coleus
Beautiful foliage plants, both for green houses and bedding out in the garden. The striking colors and brilliant variegated leaves are
1663 Fine Mixed Hybrids—Mixed seed from a very fine collection.
Pkt, 10e; Cyclamen Cypress Vine These elegant greenhouse plants Ipomoea Quamoclit—This is a have the most beautiful foliage beautiful, rapidly growing annual and the richest colored flowers. climber, with delicate dark green
Seed may be sown in the Spring finely cut fern-like foliage and and Autumn. For large =" mee: Z blooms, substance and brilliant | sraceful star-shaped flowers. The
size | Masses of the most brilliant and
colors, our strains are unsur- | two Shades, white and scarlet, are passed. very striking. Planted by the side ease é of a veranda, tree or stake, and
1683 LLivingston’s Superb Mix- | trained properly, nothing is pret-
ture—Is our best strain; obtained | tier.
by a continued selection of the 1686 Pure White—Pkt., 5c.
choicest varieties of Cyclamen 1687 Bright corer St. 5e.
Persicum. The individual flowers 1689 Finest Mixed mixture
are enormous in size; plants are of Pure Ww hite and Sent Scarlet profuse bloomers. The colors are PEE, bc. % OZ 5:
rich and varied. (See illustra- Mrs. Julia Hartsock, Wise Co.,
Vt., writes: “I wish to thank
1684 Cyclamen Persicum, Finest you for your prompt shipment of
Mixed—A choice assortment of my seeds: I am well pleased
Livingston’s Giant Cyclamen. Pkt., 25c. varieties and colors. Pkt.
, 10c. with them.”
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e e b Early Livingston’s Mammoth Cosmos Gaencane None of our Autumn flowers are more prized than the Cos- Pkt.. 5c. mos. The thrifty plants produce thousands of the most
elegant blossoms in pure white, pink, and crimson shades. As a decorative garden plant its value is ines- timable, while as cut flowers for home decoration nothing is finer, especially as Cosmos are in bloom when other outdoor flowers are getting scarce. Plant the seed directly in the garden as soon as the set- tled Spring weather comes, or you may start the plants early in a box in the house and transplant them. In the garden set the plants 1 foot to 18 inches apart. One of our most desirable and easy-growing annuals. 5 to 6 feet.
Early Summer-Flowering Cosmos
1668 Dwarf Early-Flowering “Dawn”—Com- ing into flower in July, continuing until frost. Can be grown in the North where the seasons are too short for other strains. Dwarf, com- pact growth—4 feet. Flower beautiful and large; petals broad, pure white, flushed with a delicate tinge of rose; profuse bloomer. Pkt., ben; 44 oz, be: 46Noz., e20c.
Dwarf Early-Flowering Mixed
1669 Mixed—TIdentical with above, but con- tains all elegant colors known in Cosmos. Pkt., bers) 1410z.) 15¢.); 134) oz.) 2c:
Mammoth Perfection Cosmos
Giants of California—A magnificent strain. The in- dividual flowers are of enormous size and the most per- fect form, while the colors are richly brilliant. These rep- resent the highest developed types in Cosmos. Will keep a week in water after being cut 1672 Mammoth Perfection, Mixed—A superb mixture of every color and shade in these splendid Cosmos. Pkt., 5c.; 4 oz., 15c.; 0z., 50c.
1673 Mammoth Perfection, Pure White—A splendid large flower. Pkt., 5c.; tf OZ) LOC:
4874 Mammoth Perfection, Light Pink—Blooms are truly superb. Pkt., 5c.; 4 oz., 15c. aoa 4 e078 Mammoth Perfection, Crimson—A rich and brilliant shade. Pkt., 5c.; ¥% oz., 15c.
Dahlias New Gigantic Orchid-Flowered Cosmos Dahlias are easily grown from seed and bloom the first 1680 Lady Lenox
season. The earlier they are started the better, which can
be done nicely in a box in a sunny window or the green- | * : : . rerunner of an entirel house. Some specimens grown from seed are fully equal This gigantic Cosmos is the fore e zt i
to many of the named sorts, and there is always the chance | BeW race of Cosmos. h ner is ie extra ondinatam plzenend of getting some entirely new varieties. The Single Dahlias beauty. Visitors to i a oral ex ae 10ns fanend euler are being planted more extensively every year; they are | Were enraptured aa dia: eran Gol aon htful shel quick and profuse bloomers, and their colors are especially Flower 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Color a de a2 Pant Hise rich and brilliant. pink, lighting up beautifully at night. 6 to ee igh. | Splendid variety. Pkt., 10c.; 3 for 25c.; %4 0z., 25c. Do not miss the novelties listed in the front of this catalog.
Seeds from Single Dahlias
1693 Twentieth Century or. Orchid-Flowered—A truly ex- quisite single Dahlia. Has created a sensation everywhere. In- dividual flowers are 5 to 8 inches across. Innumerable colors, that have the sheen of velvet. We cannot describe their ele- gance. Pkt., 10c.
Coix Lachrymae
(Job’s Tears)—Very orna- mental plant, producing hard, shining seeds. Much used for bead curtains, raf- fia work, ete. 1660—Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; %41b., 25c.; Ib., 75c.
1695 Large-Flowering Single Mixed—Splendid assortment of Single-flowering varieties. Pkt., 5c.
Seeds of Double Dahlias
1698 Large-Plowering Choicest Double Mixed—This ele- gant assortment of seed is saved from round, double flowers; many beautiful colors. PKt., 10c.
1702 Cactus Varieties, Choicest Mixed—Most popular at the present time; distinct and elegant; petals pointed; blooms per- fectly double. Pkt., 10c.
1705 Livingston’s Superb Dahlia Mixture—This splendid as- sortment embraces every variety of Dahlias, both single and double, described on this page, as well as many other fine sorts. Will make an elegant bed at small cost. Pkt., 15c.
Mrs. H. C. Hartwell, Worcester Co., Mass., writes: “Your Foxgloves and Pinks got first prize at our flower contest, blos- soms from seed sown last Spring, so there are several people very anxious for your catalogue, to buy perennial seeds for next Summer’s show. Double Dahlia
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Giant Double Daisies
Giant Double Daisies
Delphinium
Hardy Perennial Larkspur—One of our most brilliant and effective hardy garden plants.
(Bellis Perennis)
A charming little plant for pots, edgings and borders. (See illustration.) Sow the seeds very early and plants willl bloom the first season and continue to bloom each season if given some protection dur- ing Winter. They do best in a rich soil and quite cool situa- tion. Especially desirable for cemetery decorations. Peren- nial. Height about 6 inches,
1710 Giant Longfellow—A |} very desirable double _ sort; dark pink; flowers very large. Pkt., 10c.
1711 Giant Snowball — A large and very double pure white variety. The flowers make fine cut flowers as the stems are long. Pkt., 10c.
ic
1712 Giant Mixed Daisies— jm “ This assortment includes thef
Giant Longfellow, Giant Snow-f
ball and Giant Red, as well as] many other finest sorts. Pkt.,# 10c. | |
1713 Double White—A very fine white variety. Pkt., 5c.
1714 Double Rose—Clear rose pink. Pkt., 5c.
1715 Fine Double Mixed— A very choice mixture. Pkt.,
5c. Foxglove (Digitalis)
Digitalis (Foxglove, or Witches Fingers)
The Foxglove, in common with all the hardy perennials,
Of late years the size is being planted more extensively each season. The large
and colors of the flowers have been wonderfully improved. tube-like flowers, which are produced so freely in beautiful Persistent bloomers, even in the dryest seasons, 2 to 4 feet. spikes, add much to our hardy beds and borders. 3eing of
1726 New Giant Flowering Hybrids—These magnificent hy- brids, the grandest of Delphin- iums in existence, produce splen- did spikes of immense flowers, semi-double and double. Flower spikes are from 2 to 5 feet in length. The colors are very beautiful, ranging from pure white through all the shades of lavender and blue. Mixed colors. Pkt., 20c.
1732 Formosum — Elegant spikes of the richest dark-blue flowers, with a white center; especially fine for cutting. Four feet. Pkt., 5c.
1733 Formosum Coelestrinnm —Light sky-blue flowers, with darker centers; a very fine va- riety. 4 feet. Pkt., 10c.
1735 Zalil—The splendid spikes of bloom are a lovely shade of Supa 4 feet. Pkt.
e
Annual Delphiniums. See Larkspur, page 76.
Mrs. Mary A. Love, Buchanan Co., Iowa, writes: “I have plant- ed your seed ever since 1875. They are so reliable, I am afraid to use others. You sent me two eatalouges. I gave them to my neighbors. I know they will send to you for seeds.”
J. J. Anderson, of Lake Co., Ohio, writes: “It is a pleasure to me to state that during my several years’ dealing with you I have had no cause to complain as to your stock or your prompt and courteous manner of doing business.”
Delphinium Giant Flowering Hybrids
the easiest growth, and doing finely in partially shaded situa- tions, they fill in many gaps most advantageously. 3 feet.
1782 Gloxiniaeflora—A beauti- ful class, with spotted flowers. We offer a mixture of the finest varieties. Pkt. 5c.; % oz., 20c.
1784 Grandiflora — A variety that grows about 2 feet in height. A very fine yellow in
eolor..” Pkt.,. -5c.¢556. oz.,, 20c:
1786 Monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglove)—A grand strain. The top flowers of the spikes are of enormous ize. Our assortment of colors is very fine. Splendid mixed. Pkt., 5c.; % o0z., 35c.
1788 Purpurea, Finest Mixed— This is the common Foxglove so generally known. Contains many fine varieties. Pkt., 5c.; %& oz.,
a .
Datura (Trumpet Flower)
Very attractive, bushy plants of easy growth, that during the whole season are covered with
elegant, fragrant, trum pet- shaped flowers. Hardy annual. feet.
1720 Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty)—A magnificent variety. The blooms average 8 inches long by 5 inches across; the color is white inside, while the outside is most beautifully mar- bled with royal purple. Pkt., Sei: 144 .0Z.,7 20C:
1722 Finest Double Mixed—A very choice assortment of all the best colors and varieties of this effective annual. Pkt., 5c.
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Livingston’s Mixture of Hardy Garden Pinks
Double Annual Pinks
1740 New Giant Fringed and Ruffled Pinks, Double Mar-
velous or Japanese Fringed Pinks (Mirabilis Fl. Pl.)— This remarkable and perfectly distinct new strain pro- duces large, perfectly double flowers on stiff, upright stems. The petals are deeply cut into fine strips of thread- like fringes for about half their length, and are twisted in all directions, presenting a novel aspect. In color, they vary greatly, having all shades from pure white to deep purplish-red. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c.
1744 Laciniatus (Double Fringed Pinks)—Magnificent flowers; very large; double. Mixed colors; striped and fringed edges. Pkt., 5c.; 4 0z., 25c.
1746 Heddewigi (Double Japan Pink)—Flowers. very large; perfectly double; many elegant colors and shades, from delicate rose to richest crimson. Pkt., 5c.; ¥% oz., 20c.
1752 Imperialis (Double Imperial Pink)—Charming va- rieties of these popular pinks. Our mixture includes a great number of colors. Pkt., 5c.
1754 Snowball—Double white, fringed flowers; fine va- miety, “PEt bc;
1756 Fireball—A brilliant dark scarlet; plants grow dwarf and bushy; is very fine for bedding or cut flowers. Pkt, 5e.; % 0oz., 25c.
1758 Chinensis (China or India Pink)—Our mixture includes all best ‘colors and shades. Pkt., 5c.; %4 0Z., LCI WO, -00Cs
1766 Livingston’s Mixture of Double _ splendid combination of all the best varieties.
be.3 % 0Z., 20¢.
Pinks—A , Pkt., £
Dolichos
(Hyacinth Bean)
A splendid annual climber, with Hyacinth-like clusters. of which are followed by exceedingly Is of most rapid growth and stands Summer Sow the seeds in the garden in May where the plants are
purple and white flowers, prnamental seed pods. heat well. & to remain.
1796 New White Bush Dolichos—Strong, healthy plants, 18-30 inches tall, according to soil, carry an abundance of elegant flower spikes, 12 Individual flowers measure As the lowest flowers on stalks drop off, they are followed by ornamental creamy-white seed pods. Bush Dolichos succeed anywhere, are highly ornamental planted singly or in rows and bloom continuously’ from middle of July until frost. Large snow-white Wis- taria-like racemes, that are most fragrant, followed by attractive silver-white IPED cite tozaeloe:
The twining stems are of the most intense purple, while the beautiful spikes of bloom are of the richest
to 16 inches long, well above the foliage. about an inch across and resemble a pea flower.
1790 “Daylight’—A splendid variety from Japan.
seed pods. A very showy and rapid-growing sort. 1792 Purple Soudan—A most decorative climber.
shade of brilliant rose. Pkt., 5c.; % oz. 10c.
1794 Finest Mixed—Very choice mixture of all the best climbing varieties.
Pkt., 5¢.; 1% 0z., 10c.;)0z., 15¢c.; %& Ib., 50c.
“True Blue” Flower Seeds
give uniformly best satisfaction.
matter where you buy or what you pay.
We test hundreds of varieties every year in our trial grounds, and know that you cannot buy better flower seeds, no
Dianthus or Pinks,
This elegant family contains many of the most valuable and popular flowers in culti- vation. All the sorts classed as annuals may be sown directly in the garden as soon as danger from frost is past, and will in a short time become a mass of bloom, and so remain all Summer. PHlegant as cut flowers for bouquets, as the stems are good. Grow about 1 foot high, and are of easiest culture.
Hardy Garden or Clove Pinks
This splendid class of hardy perennial Pinks should be in all gardens. They have the delightful clove fragrance.
1778 New Double Large-Flowering Grass, or Spice Pinks (Plumarius semoperflorens, Fl. Pl.) —One foot high. The flowers, which are beautifully fringed, are much larger and more double than the old varieties, while the colors are far richer, including a large variety of colors and markings not known to the old-fashioned Pinks. Many are exquisitely spotted and splashed. They emit a _ delightful, sweet-scented, spicy odor. Perfectly hardy, requiring only the ordinary culture of the Pinks. They in- crease in size and beauty every year. Bloom profusely during the Spring and early Summer. Pkt., 25c.
1772 New Single Large-Flowering Grass, or Spice Pink, Mixed—Same as above, only ‘Single. Pkt., 5c.
1773 Plumarius (Pheasant’s Eye Pink)—A single hardy Peps) ne soH edge, white flowers with dark centers.
it., 5c.
1774 Double Clove Pink (Plumarius flore pleno)—Double and semi-double varieties. Many colors; of strong clove fragrance. Pkt., 10c.
1776 Cyclops Hybrids—Superb, double-flowering red and scarlet varieties; very fragrant. Pkt., 5c.
1777 Livingston’s Mixture of Hardy Garden Pinks—A magnificent strain of hardy garden pinks containing all the sorts described on this page and many new varieties not listed by us. Choicest single and double sorts of bright and brilliant colors make this mixture one of the most desirable for the hardy garden. Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 14 oz, 50c.
Dimorphotheca Aurentiaca
1718 Golden Orange Daisy—An extremely showy annual 12 to 15 inches high and very profuse in flowering. Should be planted in a sunny situation; a great favorite everywhere. PK Loc:
Picts al0e:
African Golden-Orange Daisy
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Eschscholtzia
(California Poppies)
Most attractive annuals of the easiest
culture, their flowers being very bright and showy. They are splendid for bed- ding, massing or ribbon-work. The plants grow bushy and about one foot high. They are favorites everywhere. Bloom profusely from Spring sown seed. (See illustration.)
1804 “The Golden West’—Early and
continuous bloomer. gigantic size. and orange.
PR 5.
Magnificent flowers of
Color intense shining yellow The state flower of California. Y-- OZ; LbGs
1806 Finest Double iWtixed-—A. splendid assortment of colors. Pkt., 5c.; % 0oz., 15c.; oz., 50c.
1808 Finest Single Mixed—All the best varieties. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.
1811 Bush Eschscholtzia (Hunnemannia)
—A _ fine bushy shrub
long; of
in July from
variety, California Poppies
Erigeron Speciosa
new cup-shaped flowers
clear pright orange stamens.
These plants are easily
perennial feet high,
plant; forms a producing large
on stems 12 inches
jonquil yellow and vivid
Begins to bloom Spring-sown seed. Pkt., dc. Fuchsias
Echeveria (Hen and Chickens)
grown from seeds. Our mixture contains a great
both in shapes and colorings. 1797 Mixed—Pkt.,
10e.
° b) Fuchsias (Lady’s Eardrops) 1770—Hardy perennial, bearing pretty blue flowers for These well-known plants will flower the first season from a long period. Grows about two feet high. Useful in | Seed, if started early. As house plants for Winter they Hondutiordar Pkt., 10¢. are always general favorites. The seed we offer is saved od F from a fine collection of double and single sorts. 1826 Best Sorts Mixed—Pkt., 15c. - - Four O’Clock—Marvel of Peru, page 76. Feverfew (Matricaria ) Forget-Me-Not—See Myosotis, page 79. 1824—Free-flowering annuals about one foot high; very . $ compact and bushy. Splendid for beds and borders; also fine as cut flowers or for pots. The double, white blooms Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) are very useful in bouquets. Pkt., 10c. There are Annual and Perennial Gaillardias. The Annual
Gaillardia Grandifiora
sorts bloom all Summer and Autumn, and are noted for the profusion, size and brillianey of their flowers; excellent for beds and borders. The Perennial varieties are grand and wonderfully effective in the hardy borders, their especial value being constant blooming from July until hard freezing weather. They require no Winter protection, although applications of manure increase their strength. If the seed is sown early they will begin flower- ing at mid-Summer. Both classes are splendid as cut flowers. pe are of the easiest culture, doing finely anywhere. Height 2 feet.
1830 Finest Single Annual Mixed—A very fine assortment of many brilliant colors. Pkt. 5e.
1832 Finest Double Annual Mixed (Lorenziana)—All the best double-flowering varieties in richest mixture. They bloom freely all the season. Splendid for bouquets. Pkt., 5c.
1834 Grandiflora Hybrids, Finest Mixed—One of the most ele-
gant perennials; is in continuous bloom from June until frost. The enormous flowers are a magnificent combination of red and yellow. Splendid to cut for vases. Pkt., 5c.
1836 Grandiflora Compacta—A compact-growing variety simi- lar in bloom to the Grandiflora Hybrids, but only grows about 15 inches high. Its flowers are of the ric hest colors, and the stems are long. A very fine variety. Pkt., 5c.
“True Blue” Seeds
are steadily gaining in popular favor because:
We will fill the orders promptly! The seeds : Wwe send grow and please the customers. We treat our customers courteously and help with suggestior lets, etc., to make their work a success. Out r from the very best growers and we are sure
Giant Nasturtium Collections on pp. 87
very best results. Collection on p, 79.
Please do not overlook our Also our Sweet Pea
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Hibiscus Hibiscus (Marshmallow) Tall growing; especially adapted to backgrounds and
shrubbery borders. Of easiest culture, and bloom the en- tire season. Plants grow 4 to 5 feet tall. 1890—Africanus—A very choice annual variety. yellow, with maroon center. Pkt., 5c.
1892 Crimson Eye—The beautiful white flowers, with deep crimson centers, are of immense size, often 6 to 7 inches in dameter. Perfectly hardy. Pkt., 5c.
1994 Mallow Marvels—A robust type of upright habit, producing an abundance of flowers of enormous size in all the richest shades of crimson, pink and white. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.
Flowers
Heliotrope
Easily raised from seeds. Summer blooming plants. favorite.
1880 Lemoine’s Giant Hybrids—Grand flowers, double the size of the older sorts. Bushes compact, about 18 inches high; heads of mammoth blossoms often measure a foot across. Deliciously fragrant. Seed sown in the Spring will produce flowering plants by July, which con- tinue in flower until frost. Mixed, including purple, white, lavander and blue. Pkt., 10c.
1882 Dark Varieties Mixed—All best dark blue and lav- ender shades in mixture. Pkt., 5c.
1884 All Sorts Mixed—In best assortment; all shades, both light and dark. A very desirable strain. Pkt., 5c.
Hardy Garden Heliotrope—See Valeriana.
Spring planting giving fine As a bouquet flower always a
Godetia (Satin Flower)
An attractive and very beautiful hardy annual. In full bloom all Summer, so profuse that the foliage is almost hidden by the large wide-open flowers; of shining satiny texture and the most delicate and brilliant colors. Our mixture contains all the best varieties. 11% feet, 1854 Mixed—Pkt., 5c. raat 4
Gourds
1862 Bath-Sponge, or Dish Cloth—A most admirable natural dish cloth is furnished by the peculiar sponge- like lining of this fruit. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 20c.; oz., 35ce.
1865 Dipper—Used for dippers; 9 to 12 inches long; pola, from 1 to 4 pints; will last for years. Pkt., 5c.; OZ., 25¢c.
1868 Japanese Nest Egg—HExactly like a hen’s egg in shape, color and size.” Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 15c.; oz., 25c.
1871 Snake, or Serpent—Has long fruits, sometimes 5 feet, and striped like a serpent. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.
1872 Sugar Trough—Holds 4 to 10 gallons; hard, Unie neus: very light, strong and durable. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., e.
1860—Gourd Mixture—Contains all of the above men- tioned sorts. ~ Pkt:,%be:; (oz.5 20c:
Gypsophila Paniculata (Baby Breath)
An elegant hardy perennial plant that should be in every garden. It is not only pretty in beds, but it is delicate little flowers, produced in feathery white pani- eles, and branching foliage lend a daintiness to bou- quets that is most elegant. Its sprays are much used in making up bouquets of Sweet Peas. 1878—Pkt., 5c.
Geraniums
These popular plants are most easily raised from seed, and if started early will produce flowering plants the first Summer. Start in the house and transplant to the garden as soon as the weather is warm. You wit find that the varieties we offer are of very superior quality.
1842 Finest Mixed—Pkt., 10c. : 1843 Large-Flowerin: Double Varieties—Splendid Binelay seed is saved from the finest double sorts.
Pte c.
1844 Variegated-Leaved Sorts—Bronze, gold, silver and tri-colored foliaged varieties. Elegant collection. Pkt., 15e:
1845 Lady Washington—These are the well-known rich-colored showy Pelargoniums. Our mixture in- cludes all the best varieties. Pkt., 20c.
1846 Apple-Scented—The Old-fashioned favorite ap- ple-scented Geranium. Pkt., 10c.
Helichrysum (Straw Flower)
A hardy annual of the easiest culture; one of our best “Everlasting” flowers, the dried double bloom be-
ing very handsome in Winter bouquets. 2 feet. 1888 ' Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; %4 oz., 20c. Mr. Charles Adams, Fayette Co., Ind., writes: ‘The
package of Lawn Seed and Flower Seed you mailed us ar- rived all O. K., and we feel that we now have seed that will make us successful.”
Geliotrope,
Pkt., 10c.
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Livingston’s Prize Hollyhocks. Pkt.,
Humulus (Japanese Hop)
Has handsome foliage, which resem- Never suffers from
Splendid climber. bles that of the Common Hop Vine. heat or attack of insects; easiest culture.
10c.
Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks require a rich soil, but it must be well drained. We give especial attention to this flower, and you will find our strains of seed of the finest quality. Once thoroughly established, they bloom stronger and more brilliantly every year. Seeds sown early, and the young plants transplanted several times, will bloom the same season; July and August sown seed, following year. 5 to 8 feet.
Livingston’s Prize Hollyhocks
These are the largest flowering and most perfectly double Hollyhocks we have been able to procure after many years of selection of only the best varieties. The colors are rich and brilliant, the plants free from disease, as well as very robust and strong growers; in fact, we believe our strain to be unsurpassed in every respect. We offer several sepa- rate colors and our best mixture.
1896 Double Black. Pkt. 10c. | 1900 Double Rose Pink. Pkt., 19c 1897 Double Lemon Yellow. 1901 Double Crimson. Pkt., 10c PKt., 10. 1904 Double Scarlet. Pkt., 10c. 1898 Double White. Pkt., 10c. 1905 Double Salmon. Pkt., 10c.
Livingston’s Prize Mixture
is our best mixture. It is composed exclusively of the finest It contains not only the above elegant col- 1908—Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 25c.
This mi double-flowering varieties. ors, but also innumerable other shades.
Mammoth Allegheny
Attractive variety. Its lovely arranged, fringed and transparent petals look as if they were made from the finest China silk. The individual flowers are enormous in size, and in color they range from the palest
pink to deepest red red. In form the flowers are double, semi-double and single. Plants are in full bloom from July until frost. 1910—Pkt., 10¢c.; % oz., 30c.
New Annual Everblooming Hollyhocks
These glorious new hybrids may be grown from seeds
1920 Japonicus—Has bright green foliage. Pkt., 5c. = > Se . : ‘ : 1922 Silver-Leaf Japanese Hop—Unusually beautiful va- and will flower the same year as quickly as any garden riety of rapid-growing Summer climbing vine. Leaves | @nnual. The plants can be treated as annuals. The seeds deep green, beautifully striped and blotched with silvery | ™@y be started in the house, or in hot-beds, frames, etc., white and gray. Will reach a height of 20 to 30 feet in in March or April. Plants transplanted by the beginning
three or four weeks’ time. Pkt., 5c.; % 0oz., 15c.
Impatiens (Zanzibar Balsam)
A very pretty plant, for house culture, and the garden as They are borne in great abundance, and the plants are continuous bloomers.
well. Its flowers are very rich colored.
2 feet. 10c.
Holstii Hybrids
Tender perennial. 1928—Pkt.,
Very handsome Zanzibar Balsam discovered in Africa.
of May in the open ground will commence to flower about end of July, ten days after Hollyhocks that have been treated as biennials. 1913 Mixed Annual Hollyhocks— Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 30c.
Ice Plant
(Mesembryanthemum)
A very pretty trailing annual that has fleshy, wax-like leaves, which have the appearance of being covered with ice crystals. Splendid for rock-work, vases or hanging baskets. Flowers are white. Start seed in the house.
It forms bushes 1% to 2 feet high and resembles above, but surpasses it in its quicker and more vigorous growth, and its larger and brighter colored flowers. Seed sown in- doors in Spring will form plants ready to set out in May. 1930—Mixed—Pkt., lic.
Kudzu Vine
1936 Pueraria Thunbergiana—This wonderful climber is of Japanese origin and is the most luxuriant and rapid-growing vine known in horticulture. It will grow 8 to 10 feet the first year from seed, and after becoming established will produce vines 50 feet high in a season, sometimes growing 12 inches in a single day. Produces a tuberous root which is perfectly hardy everywhere. Foliage is very luxuriant, quickly forming a dense shade. Unequaled for porches, arbors, trellises, etc. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.
Kochia Tricophylla
did annual plant grows very quickly from seed sown in the open ground as soon as the weather permits in Spring. The plants always make attractive globe- shaped bushes, as large sometimes as 3 feet high and 2 feet across in one season. Leaves
slender and of a light peagreen color until Kochia September, when they turn to carmine and Tricophylla blood-red; at the same time the ends of the in our trial shoots are thickly set with small bright scar- grounds.
let flowers and produce a very striking effect, Pkt., 10c.; % 02., 20c.; 02, 35¢, ws
or. 5 ; aces 1934 Summer Cypress, or Burning Bush—This splen- NS ?
It makes a beautiful and symmetrical hedge,
1925—Pkt., 5c.
Kenilworth Ivy
1932 Linaria Cymbalaria—A hardy plant suitable for vases, etc. Easily grown from seed. ple flowers and an exquisite foliage.
perennial trailing Adapted to shady locations. Lovely little lavender and pur- Pity oe!
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Lantana
Popular, free-blooming and very rapid-growing plants with flower heads of va- rious colors, which are continually changing; emit a powerful aromatic perfume, plants are completely loaded with blossoms, succeeded by berries, which, when ripe, turn deep blue. Used largely for bedding out in Summer and are also fine Winter-blooming plants. Start seeds in the house or hot-bed. Tender perennial. 1% feet. 1938 Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; 4% oz., 15c.
1949 Giant Hyacinth Flowered—Tall,
Larkspur a superb class. The splendid flowers
oe are very large, very double and of vari-
(Annual Delphinium) ous beautiful colors, shadings and mark- ings; long spikes of bloom like immense
1945 Azure Fairy—Annual variety of | hyacinths. Pkt, 10c.; % oz, 30¢e.
Larkspur and a most beautiful shade of blue. It grows about 12 inches high 1951 Double Dwarf Rocket—A most
and is covered with flowers for a long| Choice mixture of varieties, that grow period. It is very hardy and satisfac-| about 1 foot in height. Pkt, fe; % tory in every way. Pkt., 15c. 0z., 15c.
1944 Stock-Flowered Larkspur—These|, 1953 Double Tall Rocket—This well- tall-growing and branching Larkspurs| known mixture embraces the very produce the most brilliantly beautiful| choicest colors in the taller growing spikes of double flowers; continuously | S°rts. Pkt, 5¢.; % oz, 1c.
in bloom all Summer. All colors mixed. Perennial Larkspur—See Dephinium., Petey bc: L d
1947 Dwarf Hyacinth-Flowered—Re- avender sembles a Dutch Hyacinth in style of (Lavendula vera) True Lavender—
bloom. Our mixture includes a very | Popular sweet-scented hardy perennial, fine range of colors and shades. Pkt.,} fine for mixed border. 3 feet. 5e.; % 0z., 26c. 1957—Pkt., 5c.
Lobelia
Exceedingly pretty, profuse blooming plants of great value both in the garden and for hanging-baskets, window boxes and vases, especially prized for edgings of beds and borders. Plants grow about 6 inches high. They are treated as annuals and are of the easiest culture.
1958 Crystal Palace Compacta—Best dark blue sort for edgings and carpet bedding. Pkt., 10c.; 4% oz., 50c. ;
1960 Emperor William—A brilliant, compact-growing light blue; a very fine variety. Pkt., 5c.
1962 Gracilis—Fine for hanging-baskets, vases and window boxes. Light blue, a trailing variety. Pkt., 5c.
1964 Mixed Compacta Sorts—A very fine mixture of all the best varieties for edgings and bedding. Pkt., 5c.
=| If you are in-
Lychnis tending to plant a
3 flower garden and
Few plants produce as bright flowers and bloom as con- are undecided as tinuously as Lychnis. A hardy perennial, but flowers the to just what to
first season from seed if same is sown early. 2 feet. plant refer to page
: 92 of this cata- 1971 Finest Mixed Hybrids—Plants are compact and] logue where
bushy; colors included all the most brilliant shades, from | will find pure white to deepest red. Pkt., 5c.
flowers, at 50c and alsa our “Bright Array” collection at 25c.
Larkspur
Marvel of Peru (Four O'clock or Mirabilis)
This old-fashioned favorite is one of Our easiest grown an- nuals. The plants are bushy, about 2 feet high, and com- pletely covered all Summer with large, showy, very tragrant blooms.
1995 Variegated—The brilliant flowers, in many colors, contrast finely with the golden-hued foliage. Plates 0z., 20c.
1997 Finest Mixed—An elegant assortment of these old- fashioned favorites. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; %4 lb., 45c.,
Maurandya
Elegant twining, climbing plants, with handsome foliage and flowers. They bloom profusely all summer in the gar- den, and are also particularly adapted for the house and con- servatory. 1999 Blue, White and Mauve, Mixed—Pkt., 10c.
Mimulus (Monkey Flowers)
Very showy and free-blooming plants, having brilliant and greatly varied blooms. Fine for pots, or in the garden. They do best in rather shaded, moist situations. 1 foot.
Sie Oe ee and spotted varieties; very fine
Satay (Gp
2020 Moschatus (Musk Plant)—I ine for hanging baskets. etc. Small yellow flowers, The foliage has a strong odor Four O’clockr of musk, Pkt. 5c,
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Livingston’s Superb Maxigolde
These old-fashioned favorites are annuals of the very easiest cul- tivation. Both the French and African classes are very effective, the former have the small, velvety flowers, in pretty combinations of yellow, brown, maroon and striped effects; the African sorts are the enormous flowered ones, in very showy orange and lemon shades. (See illustration.) Both kinds are most popular for beds and bor- ders, and planted in large blocks are very attractive. They bloom profusely all Summer. Start the seed early in a box in the house or plant directly in the garden when the weather is warm. Fine as cut-flowers. I rench sorts make nice pot plants.
African Marigolds
1974 Mammoth Lemon Queen—Tlowers very Jarge; rich
lemon color; double. 3 feet. Pkt., 5c.; %4 oz., 35c
1976 Mammoth Orange Prince — Enormous double blooms, of an intense, very striking orange. 3 feet
Pit bess) 24 Oz, -25e.
1978 Mammoth ‘Tall Mixed—A splendid assort- ment of all the best shadews in Afric an Mari- golds. 3 feet. Pkt, 5c; % oz Coz. -40e;
1980 Mammoth Dwarf awinéde The flowers
are enormous in size, but the plants grow
dwarter. 1146 feet. Pkt. 5Ci;) Be iOZ,) eae. oz., 40¢
French Marigolds
1984 Legion of Honor (Little Brownie)— Handsome single variety, covered with a multitude of flowers. In color it is a vel- vety golden yellow blotched with purple. 1 foot. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 20c.
1988 Tall Double Mixed—A splendid assort- ment of all the best colors in striking combina- tions. 2% feet. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 25c.; 0z., 40c. 1990 Dwarf Double Mixed—Similar mixture to No. 1980 in colors, but the plants grow much dwarfer. 1 foot. Pkt., 5c.; 1% 02, 25c.; oz., 40c.
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Livingston’s “True Blue”’ Flower
Seeds
are grown for us by specialists who have had years of experience, and are situated where the climate is best suited to their per- fect development. You will take little risk in using them.
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Livingston’s Superb African Marigolds. Pkt., 5c.
Mignonette (Reseda)
Without Mignonette in our gardens, something indeed would be missing. Its large, deliciously fragrant spikes of bloom are everyone’s admiration. Make suc- cessive sowings in the garden, from April to July, for continuous bloom until frost; and if the plants are thinned out to six inches apart, and the tops pinched off when about two inches high, stronger plants, with larger spikes of elegant bloom, will be the result. Height 1 to 2 feet, according to the variety.
2001 Mammoth Red Goliath (See illustration)—This is the ideal Mignonette for garden or pot culture. Of strong stocky growth, luxuriant rich green foliage. Branching habit; dense in length and 2% inches in diameter. Surpasses all others in brilliancy of color. Strong, delightful fragrance. Pkt., 10c.; %4 02z., 35c.
2005 Machet—A very fine variety, especially for growing in pots; has large fragrant spikes of reddish bloom. PKt., be 42.0Z., 20C% 46° 027, 3de:
2006 Golden Machet—A distinct variety of the above, having golden-yellow flower spikes. Very sweet and elegant. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 20c.
2007 Defiance—Has immense spikes of bloom. Keeps long time after being cut, and very fragrant. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 15c. ;
2008 Victoria Red—An elegant sort; fine flower-spikes of the most brilliant dark-red, very sweet. Pkt., 5c.; 4 oz., 20c.; % oz., 35c.
2009 Golden Queen—A very Compact. grow ing sort; flower spikes golden yellow. Tragrant and fine. Pkt., 5c.; %4 oz., 15c.
2010 Parson’s White—A robust grower, is EOS large spikes of bloom; pure white and very fragrant. Pkt., 5¢c.; %4 oz.
2011 Sweet Mignonette (Reseda Oacratad—The old fashioned, deliciously sweet- scented variety. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.
2016 Finest Mixed Varieties—. An elegant mixture of above fine varieties, and Mammoth Red Goliath Mignonette. many other choice sorts. Pkt., 5c.; 4% 0z., 15¢.; % oz. 25c. Pkt., 10c,
78 Catalogue of THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio New Cardinal Climber
(Ipomoea Quamoclit Hybrida)
A new annual climber of the Ipomoea or Morning Glory family.
It is a wonderfully vigorous grower, climbing 20 feet in a season from seed sown in the Spring. The foliage is beautifully cut and is very graceful. The flowers are very brilliant, being a fiery scarlet, the individual blooms being about 1% inches across and produced in clusters of 5 to 7. It flowers very profusely the entire Summer, and bids fair to take a place as one of our best annual climb- ers, having attracted much attention, wherever grown. | It should be planted in a warm, sunny location in good soil ang will then give a good account of itself. 1598— Pkt., 15¢:
Moonflowers
(Ipomoea Noctiflora—See Illustration Below)
Splendid annual climbers of most rapid growth, with beauti- ful and varied flowers; for covering old walls, trellises, arbors or stumps of trees, they are valuable. The seed should be lightly cut at the end and soaked over night before planting.
2038 Northern Light—The earliest blooming of all the Moon- flowers. Its lovely pink flowers are produced by the thousands, all Summer and Fall, Pkt., 10c.
2040 Moonflower, White-Seeded—The variety most generally grown, being large in flower, firm in texture, and very fragrant. It bears in greatest profusion its immense lovely white flowers, sae paanehes in diameter, with a 5-pointed star in the center.
<t., 10c.
2042 Moonflower, Cross-Bred or Hybrid—A variety of great value for the North, as it is in bloom a month earlier than the above. Flowers are pure white, large and fragrant. A very rapid grower; 20 to 40 feet. Pkt., 10c.
2046 Ipomoea Rubro—Coerulea (Heavenly Blue)—The popular ees has immense blooms of bright sky-blue. Very fine sort. kt., 10c.
One pkt. of each of above 4 Moonflowers, 30c.
Morning Glories
2024 Giant Imperial Japanese—One of the most valuable and popular annual climbers introduced in years. This strain of mam- moth-flowering Morning Glories is most justly celebrated for the beauty of both flowers and foliage. Magnificent in size of bloom— 4 to 6 inches across. The great variety of rich and delicate colors, tints and markings is wonderful. Our mixture of seed of these is : superb. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 15c.; oz., 25c.; 4 ozs., 75c. Cardinal Climber
2026 Finest Mixed Japanese—Very choice strain; flowers large, and in greatest variety of colors and shades. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 10c; 02z., 15c.
2028 Fancy Fringed Japanese—This is a splendid mixture, made up ex- clusively from the best fringed varieties. The range of color is very great and fringed-edged blooms very beautiful. Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 25c.; 0oz., | 35C.
2022 Morning Glories (Convolvulus Major)—These are the old-fashioned favorites that everybody loves. No climber is more useful, as they grow so quickly and cling to anything. Splendid mixed with other vines, especially Nasturtiums. Our mixture contains all the choicest and bright- est colored sorts. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; %4 1b., 25c.; 1b., 75c.
2030 Brazilian Morning Glories (Ipomoea Setosa)—This desirable climber makes a thick, dense growth of great lobed leaves, and is brilliant with an endless profusion of immense clusters of rosy-colored flowers, with a satiny-pink star in the center of each. Pkt., 10c.
Dwarf, or Bedding Morning Glories
Beautiful and showy plants, producing an abundance of richly colored flowers, which, in fine weather, remain open all day. Mardy annual. foot.
2036 Choice Mixed—A very large assortment of these richly colored | fAavOTIbeSs., Kt.) bes" (OZ, “kbc:
R. Blickenderfer, Laclede Co., Mo., writes: ‘Enclosed find 25c, for your seven varieties of Sweet Peas, Spencer variety. Those we received from you last year did extra fine; they were without doubt the finest in the eltyes
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: Mr. Floyd H. Ferrell, Hocking Co., Ohio, writes: “I have had good suc- m;| MORNING GLORIES cess with your seeds last year and I think they are surely True Blue *# | —_——= seeds indeed.”
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Myosotis (Forget-Me-Nots )
The Forget-Me-Not is an old favorite, bearing clusters of star-shaped flowers. Succeeds best in a muist, shady situ- ation, and blooms the first year from seed sown early. Seed sown in Autumn flowers in early Spring. Hardy peren- nial. 2050 Palustris (True Forget-Me-Not)—Beautiful blue; 6 inches. Pkt. 10c.
2051 Alpestris—Bright blue. Pkt. 5c.
2054 Semperflorens—Splendid dwarf Forget-Me-Not; will thrive in sun or shade; covered from early to late with beautiful blue flowers. Pkt., ic.
2058 Finest Mixed Varieties—A Forget-Me-Not Mixture of all the finest sorts. Pkt., 5c.
Livingston’s Giant-Flowering Tall Nasturtiums
Giant Golden Yelley—Mammoth flowers, frequently 34% Giant Lemon and Rose—Grand, extra large flowers of inches in diameter; borne on long, strong stems well above clear pale lemon, varying to bright yellow; beautifully the foliage; exquisitely formed with overlapping crinkled blotched with bronzy crimson. 2069—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. petals of a rich golden yellow. Strong, vigorous grower; ; . f large, bright breen leaves. A grand and distinct variety. Giant Rose—A most desirable variety, with flowers of a 2066—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c. soft rosy-pink color; foliage light green. The brightest
rose-color Nasturtium we have ever seen. Abundant
Giant Cream Pink—The extremely large flowers are of | bloomer. 2067—Pkt, 5c.; 02. 20c. full expanded form; the daintiest of all Nastur- triums. Its superb coloring is of blush cream, - = == flushed with rose. Nothing we can say can con- 7, vey an idea of its fairy-like beauty, mammoth size . +y and splendid substance. 2068—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c. / AF. £ ’ j
Giant Deep Crimson—The deepest and richest of all dark-red Nasturtiums. The foliage is dark green; the mammoth flowers, which are borne in : Sy = > great abundance, have a soft, velvety texture; : . MA FE Pe slightly crumpled petals and wonderfully rich color- : . : ing. 2070—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.
Giant Striped Hybrids—A gorgeous strain of brilliantly striped beauties of various shades and tints; gigantic in size. Its wonderful variety of fi colors and markings show many unique combina-{ tions. 2071—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. ’
Giant Brilliant Scarlet—A glowing, flaming scar- let, intense and vivid; the largest of its color; of splendid substance and beautiful form. 2072— Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20c.
Perfection Collection of Giant- Flowering Nasturtiums
LARGE PACKETS of these Wonderfully Beautiful Kinds, P postpaid, to any address, for
Livingston’s Top-Notch Mixture
A wonderful diversity of rich colors and new and striking combinations are found in this unequaled mixture. A row in full bloom is beyond descrip- tion, containing shades of yellow, rose, scarlet, orange, lemon, bronze, maroon, ruby, cream and pink, both in solid colors and mottled and striped in many showy and exquisite ways. For many years this mixture of Nasturtiums has been our special pride. Every year we have improved it, until now we unhesitatingly offer our new Giant- Flowering Nasturitiums as absolutely the finest. We strongly recommend our customers to plant liberally.
2100 Top Notch Mixture of New Giant-Flowering ee large packet, 10c.; oz. 20c.; % in e
2094 Mixed Tall Nasturtiums—There is no flower of which you need seed in larger quantities for liberal planting than Tall or Climbing Nastur- tiums. For the low price, this mixture is very choice PKE,-bc.; oz., 15¢:; % Ib.,- 40e,
Ivy-Leaved Trailing Nasturtium
This is a most distinct variety, both in flower and foliage. The plants are of very sturdy run- / ning growth, and the leaves, which are of a jm deep green, veined with silvery-white and star- like, resemble the hardy English Ivy. The flowers are intense glowing scarlet and most distinct in form, the petals being finely feathered. Especially graceful in hanging baskets, window boxes and vases.
2101 Scarlet—Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 20c.; oz. 30c, Specimen Flowers from Livingston’s Top-Notch Mixture
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Madame Gunther Hybrid Climbing Nasturtiums
These are of French origin, and for rich and striking colors are uot surpassed by any class of climbing Nasturtiuins. Very fine. 2076 Tall French Chameleon—This variety produces blooms of many distinct colorings upon the same plant. Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z., be.
i aout Dark Crimson—Splendid variety; fine foliage. Rist bes Zee Ce
y , 2081 Jupiter—Giant-flowered. Color a deep, very clear, golden CS z veto; of the strongest growth; profuse bloomer. Pit) 5estozs J c. J. 2082 Tall King Theodore—Deep crimson-maroon, so Velvety a that it is almost black; has dark foliage. One of the best sorts. y Pkt., 5¢.; 02. 15c.
2096 Mixed Colors—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢c.; 4% Ib., 50c.
Lobb’s Climbing Nasturtiums
(Tropaeolum Lobbianum)—Both foliage and flowers of this class are somewhat smaller than the Tall varieties, but the splendid profusion of bloom and the intensely brilliant colors of the flowers render them of the greatest value. 12 to 15 feet. _ 2095 Lobb’s Finest Mixed—This elegant assortment of Lobb’s climb- ing Nasturtiums is composed of the most brilliant colors in this m class. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; %4 Ib., 45c.
New Fringed Nasturtiums
A decidedly novel and distinct new Nasturtium, with magnificent large flowers, deeply fringed. Climbing variety, reaching a height of 10 to 12 feet. Deep green foliage. A unique and beautiful variety.
2104 Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c.
Marble-Leaved Queen
2110 Mixed—A beautiful variety and a new type, having leaves marbled, striped and blotched with white, yellow and green. Many colors mixed. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.
Madame Gunther Mrs. Blanche Jones, Hocking Co., writes, Jan. 6, 1918: ‘I ordered all my garden Hybrid and flower seed from The Livingston Seed Co., for 1917, and we had the best gar- Nasturtium den in the country. Every packet of seed we planted grew and a good yield.” Dwarf Nasturtiums 2 ing—A ri A -y 5 li dark. ° PEE ho eaen ne: \ rich orange-yellow. Foliage Dwarf Queen Nasturtiums 2136 King of Tom Thumbs—Glowing, darkest scarlet Ix a s Pe eae pL Sage ain a = gorgeous mixture of all the dwarf or Tom Thumb vari- hee ari ee dark hog ANmost rich and) brit eties of the Marble-leaved Queen Nasturtiums. Containing 2137 Dwarf King Theodore—A velvety crimson-maroon, | 4, 8reat number. of named varieties as well as numerous almost black. The leaves are the darkest in Nasturtiums. | Other new hy pee oe Boas eae “fixed” in color to Pkt., 5c.; oz) 25c: offer separately. xed Pkt, 0C:; 02.) 25¢: 2133 Dwarf Chameleon—Of brilliant shades and diversi- « 5 5 == . ; x a Mrs. J. H. Astle, Rich Co., Utah, writes: ‘“ Your Tall or ae aS Spe cu COLO others splashed and mot Glimbine Nasturtiums eannot be spoken of too highiveron 2134 Empress of India—A very compact-growing sort, eee Brovided See ee Ona Cee oan long, as io 5 rae = Ww i . er order fo having Du pushes: be leaves) (UiiesdOwersVaresierygeri Flower Seeds, for I believe your seeds are True Blue,” 2
Dwarf Liliput Nasturtiums
This charming and distinct new class has very small flowers and leaves. In growth it is very compact, bushy and dwarf, being more so in both respects than the Dwarf Nasturtiums. In colors they are most varied and rich. 2152 Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.
Queen of Holland (New Liliput Hybrids)—A dainty type of very dwarf growth, making fine compact little bushes only about 6 inches high. The flowers, although smaller than the regular Nasturtiums, are very brilliant in color and are produced in a wonderful variety of shades and combinations, including cream, rose, scarlet, orange, i; crimson—all beautifully blotched.
2131 Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c.
Livingston’s Glory of the Garden Mixture \
This is our best mixture of the dwarf varieties. It \ is composed exclusively of the most elegant, large- flowered sorts, and the brilliantly colored flowers range through every shade and tint known in this favorite an- nual. This seed will produce a bed or border gorgeous beyond description.
2%30 Glory of the Garden Finest Mixed—Large Pkt., 10c.; o0z., 20c.; % 1b., 65c.
Mixed Dwarf Nasturtiums—We handle such large quantities of Dwarf Nasturtiums that we are able to offer this especially choice mixture at a very low price. You should plant this mix- ture very liberally.
2150 Choice Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢c.; % lb., 25c.
Glory of the Garden Nasturtium
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Nicotiana | Fe
(Sweet-Scented Tobacco Plant)—Handsome and_ well-known hardy annuals that grow easily from seed, forming compact bushes about 3 feet high, which are in continuous. bloom throughout the season. The blooms are tube-shaped, very sweet-scented, and desirable as cut flowers; also fine for pots.
2158 Affinis—A very popular sort; its flowers are pure white and deliciously fragrant. Always in bloom. PKkt., dc.
2160 Sanderae—This beautiful hybrid Nicotiana form bushy, much-branched plants 2 feet high, the whole plant laden with flowers from base to summit—literally ablaze with handsome carmine-red fragrant blossoms, hundreds of which are pro- duced on a single plant. Pkt., 10c.
Nigella (Love-in-A-Mist)
A very popular, old-fashioned flower; free-flowering, with finely cut foliage surrounding the curious looking flowers and seed pods. Easily grown from seed.
2163 Mixed—Pkt., ic.
Ornamental! Grasses
Effective and attractive for garden borders and ornamental groups. Also extensively used when dried for Winter bouquets.
1660 Coix Lachrymae (Job’s Tears)—Beautiful variety. Has corn-like leaves, and hard, glossy gray_colored seeds, which naturally have a hole in them like beads. 2 feet. Pkt., nes oz., 10c.: 2 oz., (enough for a chain), 15c.; %4 Ib., 25c.; lb., T5c.
2170 Eulalia Zebrina (Zebra Grass)—-The long dark green leaves are beautifully striped with yellowish white. Perennial. 5 feet high. Pkt., 10c. :
2172 Mixed—Annual varieties. Pkt., 5c.
Livingston’s Mammoth Pansies
Our Pansy Seeds are grown exclusively for us by the best American and European Specialists. All our strains are from the most noted seed stocks in the world, and we know they can- Nigella—Love-in-a-Mist not fail to give the most unbounded satisfaction to amateur and professional grower alike. Sow in the house, hot-bed, or green house; or as soon as the weather permits, the seed may be sown directly in the garden beds. Pansies thrive best in a rich soil, and cool, moist situation; they do_splen- didly in partially shaded places. They do not do well under trees, but in some locations where the sun strikes only part of each day the most satisfactory result can be obtained. Seed sown from July to September and the young plants trans- planted into cold-frames for the Winter, will bloom grandly very early the following - Spring. (Prices by ounce or larger quantities will he quoted upon application.) Free to our customers, leaflet on the culture of Pansies.
a Giant Ruffled Masterpiece
A remarkable type, the border of each petal being conspicuously curled and undulated, which gives the flower a double or globular appearance. ‘The large blooms are beautifully blotched. 2181—Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts. for 25c,
Tufted Pansies
\ _ Especially adapted for shady places. While the flowers are not so large as in the other varieties of Pansies, their abundance is wonderful, and colors \ most varied. Hardy. 2230 Mixed—Pkt., 10c.
Exuisite Orchid-Flowered
Pansies
All the delicate shades and tints of the Orchids may be found in these charmingly pretty favorites. Rose,
; orange, pink, lilac, terra cotta, cha-
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: mois and other exquisite shades are : >
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- ture. Orchid-flowered Pansies are not asf large as some of our Giant strains; but they will appeal by their exquisite coloring and the elegant shape of their
Orchid flowers. 2179 All Shades Mixed—Pkt., 10c.
Flowered
Pansy
Mammoth Parisian Pansies
The French Pansies are large, and strongly marked and blotched; in a word
Rey aie pers ae eLy, cy reuenys The strain we Offer is one of great ex- e 2e, e individua owers being superb, and include m : ; 5 2183—Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts. for 25c. : fo, ase “ee Sent Gi es e ¢ 9 e e ; Eoney iant German Pansies Livingston’s Giant Pansy Mixture BEEELUEO The German Pansies are noted for their almost This splendid mixture is a blended combination endless variations, which include striped, blotched of giant-flowering pansies. It contains all colors bordered, veined, and marbled combination, in and will prove a delightful surprise in regard to
every possible color and shade. The plants are their great size. ..217 iant Mixture—Pk 10c.; of compact growth, and flower most profusely and 3 pitas for 250.5 % oo Onane i ee continuously all Summer. 2185—Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts. English Pansies—The old-fashioned “English Face” for 25c. Pansies. 2191—Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts. for 25c.
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Madame Perret
A splendid giant-flowering strain, which is of French origin. The flowers are produced most freely, and are of the greatest diversity of colors, comprising all shades of red, from lightest rose to darkest purple. Many are striped. 2189—Pkt., l5c.
Bugnot’s Superb Blotched
The flowers of this splendid strain are of the largest size, and produce the handsomest and richest blotched va- rieties known in Pansies. We recommend this mixture. 2187—Pkt., 20c.; 3 pkts. for 50c.
Bedding Pansies in Separate Colors
For liberal plantings in the garden beds these fine sorts are the most desirable. The plants grow compactly, bushy, and bloom continuously. The bloom is of many beautiful shades but average smaller than the Giant sorts.
2210 Azure Blue; 2211 Black; 2212 Bright Brown; 2213 Briliant Red; 2214 Dark Purple; 2215 Dark Red; 2216 Light Blue; 2218 Pure White; 2220 Pure Yellow; 2221 Violet, white margin; 2222 White, black center; 2224 Rosy Lilac— Price, each pkt., 5c.; 6 pkts., 25c.
Bedding Pansies Mixed
We have taken much pains in composing this mixture and it will make a rich display. Contains all the fine Bedding Pansies named above. 2225 Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; % o0z., 50c.; 4% 0z., 90c.; 0Z., $1.75.
Our “Giant Six” Pansy Collection
This collection contains one packet (100 seeds) each of the following elegant varieties: Giant Red, Giant White, Giant Blue, Giant Purple, Giant Yellow and Giant Black. 6 packages in all for 25c.
Giant Trimardeau Pansy
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Specimen Flowers
— ae Livingston’s Fancy
ae Pansy Mixture
Livingston’s Fancy Pansy Mixture
In this magnificent mixture of mammoth flowering pan- sies the blossoms are borne on long stems well above the foliage and are distinguished for their gorgeous and varied colorings and beautiful markings; of fine substance, velvety texture, perfect form, and giant size, frequently measuring three inches in diameter. The colorings are wonderfully rich and varied; every shade and tint of rose, canary- yellow, black, white, cream, lavender, garnet, sky-blue and orange are produced in endless variation. An unequaled collection of all the finest types. The best, handsomest, and most perfect giant-flowering varieties. 2175 Fancy Mixture—Pkt., 25c.; 3 pkts., 60c.; % oz., $1.40.
Giant Trimardeau Separate Colors
pkts. 2194 Gt. Atropurpurea (Rex)—Velvety, royal purple...10c. 2195 Gt. Emperor William—Indigo blue, blotched black 10c. 2196 Gt. Golden Queen—Pure golden-yellow; very fine..10c. 2197 Gt. King of the Blacks—Lustrous, jet-black........ 10c. 2198 Gt. Lord Beaconsfield—Lavender, heliotrope, purple 10c 2199 Gt. Peacock (Gloriosa)—Garnet, cream and blue 10c. 2200 Gt. President Carnot—White, large violet blotches 10c 2201 Gt. Snowflake—Spotless, snow white.................... 10c
Giant Trimardeau, Mixed
These are among the largest flowered of all, a_most showy class of robust and very compact growth. Tlow- ers are carried well above the leaves. Mixture of finest colors. 2205—Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 4% oz. 75c.
-Platycodon (Chinese Bell-Flower)
A splendid hardy perennial, producing large bell-shaped, white and blue flowers; very showy. 2297 Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; %& oz., 25c.
Pyrethrum
(Feverfew)
Most attractive hardy per- ennials, which have become very popular. Valuable bor- der plants with many stems about two feet high, each surmounted with handsome flowers, in the brightest shades of rose, flesh pink, crimson, ete.; in bloom a long time, and are splendid as cut flowers. (See Feverfew.)
2362 Single Hybrids—This mixture contains the very largest flowering and choicest varieties. Pkt., l5c.
2364 Golden Feather (Au- reum)—Dwarf growing va- riety, with bright yellow fo- liage; largely used for edg- ings and ribbon work. Usual- ly treated as an annual. %4 ft. Pkt; "el; 14))0z:) 20e¢:
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Fine Mixed Petunia
Primulas (Primroses)
The ease with which Primroses can be grown from seed For a succes- sion of blooming plants sow the seed from March to May, the seed Transplant when the second leaf grow and
makes them very popular window plants. and again in July or August; in planting, cover lightly, and Keep moist. appears, and keep re-potting the plants as they increase in size. Height % to 1 foot.
2346 Chinese Primrose—Superb Single Mixed—An ele- gant mixture, embracing all the best large-flowering vari-
eties, and including the finest fringed sorts. Pkt., 25c.
2348 Chinese Primrose—Superb Double Mixed—Splendid
strain of the finest large flowering, fringed varieties. Our mixture includes all the most brilliant colors. Pkt., 25c. 2350 Primrose—Choice Mixed—This is a very choice
mixture, and for general purposes will be found most satisfactory. Pkt., 15c.
2352 Obconica Grandiflora—Large Flowering Hybrids— Lovely and profuse blooming Primrose, bearing on long stems large heads of beautiful flowers; white, tinged lilac and rose shades; ever-blooming variety with true Prim- rose fragrance. Pkt., 10c.
2354 Japonica (Japanese Primrose)—Very bright and showy flowers, borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long. Choicest colors. Pkt., 10c.
Phaseolus Multiflorus Papilio
2262 Butterfly Bean—A splendid climbing plant for arbors and trellises. The flowers are of large size with prettily waved snowy-white wings and salmon-rose standard, these two colors making a most agreeable and striking contrast. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts. for 25c.
Annual Phlox
For a splendid mass of color and a constant display, the Phlox Drummondii is not excelled by any other an- nual. It has every desirable quality for this purpose and for beds, edgings and massings nothing can surpass it. Seed may be sown in the open ground any time after danger from frost is past.
2269 Bright BRose—Most pleasing color; bloomer. Pkt., 5c.; %4 oz., 40c.
2270 Brilliant Scarlet—Is especially showy in large beds or borders. Pkt., 5c.; %4 oz., 40c.
2271 Crimson—Popular sort; very brilliant and effec- lives PKR "be:3.. 14 .0z:, 40e.
2273 Pure White—Pkt., 5c.; 14 oz., 40c. 2274 Yellow—Distinct. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 40e.
2267 Prize Mixture of Large Flowering Phlox—Large Pkt., 10c.; %4 0oz., 45c.; % oz., 80c.
Phlox Drummondii—The old-fashioned favorite variety. 2265 Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 35c.; % oz., 65c.
Star-Shaped Phlox—Long, pointed petals, which give the flowers a star-like appearance; plants grow compact and dwarf. 2278 Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 30c.
a profuse
grows 1 : E all season its pure satiny-white flowers.
Petunias for bedding and massing. an endless variety of colors.
shades; 5c.; %& oz., 30c.
Petunias
Petunias are one of the most popular annuals on ac- count of their ease of cultivation and freedom of bloom- ing, succeeding everywhere and giving a constant supply of fiowers from June to October. They are also good house plants, flowering freely in a sunny window. Seed ean be sown in the open ground early in the Spring or in a hot bed or cold frame, to be transplanted later to beds or borders. Height 1 to 1% feet.
Large-Flowering Petunias
The blooms are enormous in size and of the richest colors and markings. Varieties listed below are unsur- passed.
2240 Livingston’s Superb Single Mizxed—A strain of in- comparable beauty and luxuriance. Flowers most varied in colors and markings; beautifully ruffled, fringed and of enormous size. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts. for 25c.
2244 Ruffled Giants—The flowers of this strain are of extraordinary size and great substance; the edges of the blooms ruffled. Contains the greatest variety of rare colors and combinations. Pkt., 25c.
2242 Giants of California—These Petunias are of great beauty and luxuriance, including fringed and deep- throated sorts in endless variety of colors, veinings and
markings. Flowers of enormous size. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts.
for 25c.
2246 Livingston’s Superb Double Mixed—Our best mix- ture of all the large flowering double varieties, including striped, blotched and fringed sorts. Pkt., 25c.
Bedding Petunias 2250 Howard’s Star-Shaped—Entirely distinct. The five-
petaled blooms have star-shaped markings of blush-pink or white over maroon ground;
very fine. Pkt, 5c. 2254—-Snowball—A charming, compact-growing variety; about 8 inches and yields in greatest profusion Pkt., 10c.
2256 Striped and Blotched—A most beautiful strain of Our mixture contains Pkt;, 5c.; % oz., 40c. 2258 Finest Mixed—A choice mixture of colors will make a fine display in your garden.
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Criental Poppy. FPkt., 10c.
Perennial Poppies
There are no flowers more ornamental and useful in our gardens than the various varieties of hardy Poppies. Once started they increase in size and beauty each succeeding season.
2334 New White Oriental—It is the most distinct “Break” that has yet been made in Oriental Poppies, it being a pure satiny white with a bold crimson blotch at the base of each petal, unquestionably the most important addition to the list of hardy perennial seeds. Like most hybrids the seedlings are liable to vary somewhat in color, but a good percentage can confidently be expected to come true. Pkt., 20c.
2333 Large Oriental—Perhaps the most popular variety in cultivation, the sturdy plants growing about 3 feet high. Its color, a dazzling scarlet with coal-black blotches, is grand. For gorgeous effect, nothing can equal them in perfectly hardy plants. Pkt., 10c.; % oz. 35c.; %4 0z., 50c.
2335 Oriental Hybrids—Splendid hybrids of Oriental Poppy. Enormous flowers, sometimes more than six inches in diameter. Colors include shades of cherry, salmon, darkest red, vivid crimson and innumerable others equally fine. Our mixture contains them all. Pkt., 10c.; % oz, 45c.; %4 oz., 60c.
2330 Iceland (Papaver Nudicaule)—These Poppies are perfectly hardy and in bloom from June until frost; beau- tiful satin-like flowers, of every shade of yellow, white and orange-searlet. Plants grow about 12 inches high, forming tufts, from which the flower stems issue most profusely. Very useful for cut flowers. :
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Poppies
The recent development of these old-fashioned flowers has brought them into great and deserved popularity. No flower in our garden affords a more pleasing display of gorgeously brilliant colorings during the blooming season. Poppies of the various varieties grow about 2 feet in height, except as noted. :
Double Annual Poppies
2309 Paeony Flowered—Large, showy double globular flowers; almost equal to Paeonies. Our mixture contains the finest colors. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 15c.; 0z., 25ce.
2302 White Swan—Pure snow white, double and large size. Beautifully frimged. Pkt., 5c.
2306 Fairy Blush—Immense flowers, perfectly double, 5 inches across; elegantly fringed; pure white, rose- tipped petals. Pkt., 5c.
2308 Carnation Flowered Splendid flowers; showy and beautifully fringed. equaled for dazzling richness and Colors. Sekt Co OZ, Loe. OZ mo C
2310 “Mikado” (The Striped Japanese Poppy)—Very distinct and beautiful; the large blooms are brilliant scarlet and White, with elegantly curved and fringed petals, PEt, bel; 426 0z., 10c?
Livingston’s Giant Double Mixed—A mixture of beau- tiful double Poppies, including only the improved double, giant-flowering kinds of the richest and brightest colors, as well as the daintiest and softest tints. When grown in masses it is brilliant beyond description. The plants are sturdy, thrifty growers, from 2 to 3 feet high, pro- ducing immense flowers, sometimes 4 inches in diameter. Sow the seeds in the early Spring in sandy soil where they are to remain. 2311 Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; 35c.
large double Mixture is un- great variety of
0Z.,
Single Annual Poppies
2316 Livingston’s Giant Shirley—These are considered by many the most charming Poppies in cultivation. The individual flowers are large and elegant, mostly single blooms, some semi-double and double ones, often measur- ing from 8 to 4 inches across. The petals are fluted and erinkled and in the sun appear like crumpled satin. The exquisite colors range from purest white to the deepest of blood-red, through all the shades and combinations of pink, rose, crimson and carmine. Pkt., 5c.; 4% oz., 20c.; 0z., 60c.
2321 Danebrog (Danish Cross)—A very showy single va- riety; brilliant scarlet, blotched with silvery gray. PkKt., 5c.
2323 Tulip Poppies—Large and splendid single flowers of the most dazzling scarlet. The two outer petals re- semble a saucer, in which are set two erect petals of the same color. Pkt., 5c.; %4 0oz., 20c.
2325 New Admiral—Of surprising beauty. Large, round, smooth edged flowers of glistening pure white, with a broad band of brilliant scarlet around the top. Pkt., 10e.
. Chester E. Brown, Hardin Co., Ohio, writes August 28, 1918, as follows. ‘“‘My garden this year was not as much of a success as it was last, due to the fact that last year’s garden was started with “True Blue” seeds and this year with “patronize home trade” seeds. My next year (if J have a garden) will be from ‘True Blues.”
Easy to grow. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 20c.
2332 Double Mixed Iceland — This splendid mixture of double-flowering varieties you will find very superior. Pkt., 10c,; 3 pkts., 20¢.
Portulaca (Sun Plant)
Should be sown in every garden. Searcely any annual in cultivation makes such dazzling display of beauty as a bed of highly colored, many-hued Portulacas. Plant in dry sandy soil, soon as it becomes warm, with full ex- posure to the sun.
Large-Flowering Single Mixed—A most elegant mixture; flowers large and of every shade of color. 2340—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 40c.
Rose-Flowered—IFrom this assortment more than one-half of the plants will produce double flowers; these plants can be transplanted 8 inches apart as soon as they bloom, thus making an entire bed of double ‘bloom. Our mix- ture contains all best double varieties. 2342—Pkt., 10c.; %4 0z., 60c.
Rose-Flowered Portulaca.
PEt., 10c.
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Ricinus (Castor Oil Bean)
2370 Zanzibariensis—A new and distinct class, surpassing in size and beauty all varieties hitherto known. Plants attain great dimensions—12 to 14 ft. PEt., 5c.; 0Z., 20c.; 14 lb., 60c.
2371 Borboniensis — Very large and most showy green
. foliage; a standard variety. i0 to 15 ft. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.
2372 Cambodgensis — Main stem and leaf stalks shining ebony black; leaves large and brilliantly colored. Foliage as- sumes various shades. 5 feet. PEt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.
2373 Gibsoni — Compact growing variety of branching habit. The large leaves are a deep red. 5. ft PEt.,°.5e.5
0z., 20c. 2377 (Qivingston’s Ricinus Mixture — Appreciating fully
the splendid effects that a fine array of these desirable foli- age plants will make in your garden, we have composed a mixture that for elegant blend- ing is unsurpassed. PEt., 5c.; oz., 15¢c.; % Ib., 50c.
Roses
(Bloom the First Year from Seed)
2380 Baby Roses, also called Dwarf Midget, or Fairy Roses —These beautiful little roses are borne in many fiower clus- ters of double, semi-double and single flowers and are of all the tints of other roses. Seed should be soaked in warm water a day or two before planting; perfectly hardy, blooming year after year. PEt., (50 seeds), 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.
. . Salpiglossis (Painted Tongue)
The Salpiglossis is one of the most popular and favorite annuals. It is of the easiest culture. Especially is it noted for its beautiful, almost orchid-like blooms. (See illus- tration below.) Our mixture is unsurpassed, containing every desirable color and shade of the large-flowering vari- eties. 1144 feet. 2400 Mixed— PEt., 5c.
Ricinus. PEt., 5c.
Salvia (Flowering Sage)
Very ornamental plants, for Summer and Autumn flow- 2388 Silverspot—Strikingly handsome spotted foliage. ering bloom in spikes, and continuing to bloom in the open | J eaves rich, soft, dark green, with light yellowish spots ground until hard frosts, forming compact bushes, which a Se ae Mer Pes 2 Ma rae ‘ i are literally ablaze with brilliant flowers. While tender }| Of various size sprinkled over them, and have a fresh, perennials, they bloom nee eae rue first peasan from healthy appearance. Flowers are large, bright red; plants seed. The plants may be started in a box in the house or ; sac ; Fi : in the hotbed, and when the weather becomes warm trans- a neat ;commact, habit. Comes duite irae. from seed plant in the garden. Height 2 to 3 feet. (See illustration.) Kt., 10c. )
May be used as a hedge with striking effect. 2390 Scarlet Dragon—A magnificent free-growing new
2384 Splendens Grandiflora (Scarlet Sage)—Gorgeous variety, forming dense, bushy plants, 3 feet high; with plants, numerous spikes of intensely vivid scarlet flowers clean, light green foliage, and bearing innumerable mam-
10 to 12 inches in length. Continues to flower profusely moth spikes of vivid carmine scarlet flowers of extra large all Summer and Fall. Of easy growth. The most popular size. Splendid for borders, beds and masses, as it is al- Salvia in cultivation. PEt., 10c.; 4 oz., 50c. ways in bloom and vividly gay. Pkt., 10c.
2386 Bonfire—Plants
form healthy bushes © pa ] about 2 feet high by | P $ pe 2 feet across. Spikes | grow erect and stand clear above the foli- age, completely coy- ering the plant, and are of a most bril- liant, dazzling scar- let. One of the fin- est sorts. Pkt., 10c.; ¥% oz., 75c.
2398 Zurich—Com- pact growing sort, forming handsome, symmetrical bushes; 15 to 18 inches tall, which are completely covered with scarlet flower spikes. A lit- tle beauty. Pkt., 10c.
New Ostrich
Plume
_2385—This new va- riety is the most beautiful of Salvias of recent introduc- Bons ts habit - of growth resembles that of the Splendens type, but produces a Plume quite similar in form to Ostrich Plume Celosia. One Plume alone is a bouquet itself, quite a per cent of the flowers are double and this is the only Salvia up to the pres- ent time that is double. The color is somewhat different from all other Sal- vias, being of a rich, glossy, dark scarlet,
Splendens
Salpiglossis, or Painted Tongue
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Scabiosa Boa Cane Baten £
(Sweet Scabiosa, Mourning Bride, Pin-Cushion Flower, Egyptian Rose., Etc.)—-The seed can be sown any time in the Spring after danger from frost is past. The plants grow about 2% feet high, and come’into bloom early in June, continuing without interruption until the hard frosts of Autumn. The exquisite double flowers (see illustration) are borne on very long stems, and when cut keep in perfect condition for the best part of a week.
2040 Livingston’s Improved Large-Flowering Scabiosas, Finest Mixed Colors —A very fine mixture, containing all the finest large-flowering double sorts. All colors. Pkt., 5c.
2406 Azure Fairy—Exquisite | 2416 Pompadour — Claret-purple,
sky-blue. Pkt., 10c. e ite. Pkt., 5c. 2408 Fiery Red—Very striking; eased smite es
double; fiery scarlet. Pkt., 5e. 2418 Flesh, i Picks Be: 2410 Violet—Very large; double; 2419 Carmine Pink. Pkt, 2be: very dark. Pkt. 5c. 2420 Lilac. Pkt., 5e.
2412 Snowball—Double white flowers; fine for bouquets. Pkt., 5c. 2421 Cherry Red and White—
2414 Golden Yellow—Very fine Pkt., 5c. color. Pkt., 5c. 2422 White and Lilac. Pkt., 5c.
Collection Scabiosa, above 11 separate colors, 50c.
2426 Hardy Scabiosa Caucasica—Grand hardy perennial, 3 feet high; large lilac-blue flowers; splendid for cut flowers. Pkt., 10c.
Schizanthus or Butterfly Flower
Popularly called the ‘Poor Man’s Orchid.” It grows from a foot to 18 inches tall, with fine fern-like foliage, begins to flower early and produces masses of oddly marked and queerly shaped blooms in various shades of blue, purple and pink and some pure white.
2427 Schizanthus Mixed—5c. per packet.
Scarlet Runner-Bean
Ornamental climber. Bright scarlet sprays of bloom, followed by edible beans. 2429—Pkt., 5c.; %4 Ib., 25c.
Sunflower (Helianthus)
A well-known family of hardy annual, very showy plants, large flowers.
2454 New Miniature—Beautiful new hybrids; small single flowers in great abundance; colors, creamy white, lemon and orange; indispensable for cutting. Pkt., 5e.;%4 .0z., 20c.
2456 Globe of Gold—Globe-shaped, double yellow flowers. Pkt., 5c.
2460 Livingston’s Mixed Sunfiowers—A great variety of single and double varieties. Every shade of yellow is included. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 15c¢.; 02., 25c.
Sensitive Plant
A pretty and curi- ous annual plant; the leaves and foot- stalks close and droop at the slight- est touch, or _ in cloudy, damp weath- er. 1% feet. 2430
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—Pkt., 5c. Smilax Coeaaaaes tender 2} LARGE perennial climber 3 for house or green- ge” Z FLOWERING eS: 2435 — Pkt., SCABIOSA (co : = SS =
Stokesia Cyanea (Cornflower Aster)—A valuable hardy perennial bedding plant. Plants large, 18 to 20 inches high, with Bachelor’s But- ton-like light lavender-blue flowers, which are several inches in diameter. Are produced from July until late in October. Very easily grown in almost any situation. 2436—Pkt., 10c.
Shasta Daisies
A hardy perennial plant; blooms more abundantly each sea- son; multiplied by division of roots or sowing seed. They bloom for several months in great abundance. The flowers are large and graceful, with three or more rows of pure white petals.
2433 Selected Seed—Much superior to original strain.
Pkt., 10¢: Stocks (Gilliflower)
Indispensable for bedding, borders, massing or pot culture. Large-Flowering Double “Cut and Come Again” Varieties. 2446 Snow White—(See illustration.) Pkt,, 10c.
2440 Finest Mixed—This is our very best mixture of large- flowering Stocks. The perfectly double flowers embrace every color and shade. Pkt., 10c.
2448 Giant Perfection Stocks—Long spikes of double flowers. Pte er
2450 Fine Mixed Stocks—A choice mixture of various colors Teu-Week-Stock Snow White, Pkt., 10c, and shades. Pkt., 9¢,
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Spencer Sweet Peas
How to Grow Fine Sweet Peas.—The general opinion is that Sweet Peas being common and hardy can be planted anywhere, which accounts for a lot of failures. There is no reason why everyone should not have fine flowers if they will observe a few simple rules. First of all, plant early, just as soon as the ground can be dug and is not sticky. Dig deeply. If you are growing sweet peas every year, try and prepare your ground in the Fall, and dig 18 inches deep, mixing manure thoroughly in the subsoil. The surface soil in which the seed is sown should not contain manure. If you start in the Fall you will find you can sow earlier in the Spring. If you can’t secure manure, use bone meal or commercial fertilizers containing phosphate and potash. Cover the ground an eighth of an inch with these and then dig in and mix thoroughly with the soil. Sow the seed three inches deep if on sandy soil, or two if in clay. Sow thinly un- less you have the courage to pull them out after they come up. You can’t have fine flowers through the season when plants are very thick. Two or three inches apart, or better, four.inches if you want big flowers. Cultivate as soon as they are up and keep cultivating. Stake them as soon as the rows show plainly. For the first month they scarcely make any growth above ground, but don’t need water unless the season is+ very dry. Later on, when they are showing vigorous growth, a thorough watering twice a week will help wonderfully, if there is not sufficient rain. Don’t plant them alongside a house, under trees or close to a board fence and expect much from them. They need an open spaee.
King White
2626—Undoubtedly the best white now in cultivation. It is remarkable for the “glistening immaculate purity of the whiteness” and the perfect finish of the flower. While of truly gigantic proportions, the flowers are most exquisitely finished in every detail. The grand flowers are borne almost invariable in “fours” upon stout stems of great length. Pkt., 15c; oz. 40c.
Illuminator
2627—It might be described as a rich glowing cerise- salmon, with an indication of bright orange suffusion. The flowers are most perfectly formed and well placed on long stout stems, frequently in ‘fours.’ Pkt., 15c; 0oz.,
40c. Margaret Atlee
2625—Maregaret Atlee is a rosy salmon-pink on a creamy buff ground; a rich, soft color, and extremely at- tractive, both as individual flowers and in the bunch. The standard is large and wavy and inclined to double. It runs almost uniformly four blossoms to the stem; well poised and graceful. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c.
Fiery Cross
2619—A variety of recent introduction which is one of the most promising of the Spencer type. The stand- ards are fiery red with wings of cherry red. Very large. Does not burn even in the hottest weather. Pkt., 15c.;
oz., 50c. Wedgewood
2628—Wedgewood is a unique shade of lovely light blue The flowers, of good size and substance, are well —— waved in both standard and wings; they are borne al- most uniformly in four-flowered sprays upon long stout
= White Spencer stems. Pkt., 15c.; 0z., 50c.
This Great Collection of Superb Spencer Sweet Peas—Seven Liberal Packets for 25 Cents, Postpaid
Astha Ohn Spencer—Finest lavender Spencer Sweet Pea} 3 to 4 enormous flowers. Wings carmine-scarlet, reverse
grown. Comes remarkably true to type, producing the side rosy carmine. The beautiful blossoms are carried on elegant, bold, wavy flowers in greatest profusion. 2584— long, stiff stems. 2583—Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c. Pkt, 10¢,;'0z-, 25e- Countess Spencer—Of perfect form, remarkable size and Captain of the Blues Spencer—Purplish maroon stand- exquisite color. The flowers are often 1% to 2 inches in ard and bluish purple wings with veins of rosy purple | qjgmeter, with both standard and wings charmingly waved make this exquisite sort one of the finest in our collec- and fluted. The coloring is an exquisite soft rose- aa tion. The immense flowers are of true Spencer type, well | qaintily tinted with silvery white. 2570—Pkt., 10c.: oz. waved and crinkled. 2620—Pkt., 10c.; 0oz., a “ 2 25¢. Othello Spencer—Deep velvety maroon. By far the fin- : ; < eae Ys, est of the dark-colored Spencers. Of very large size and elon Peer epencer 5 tuie Guperb. vartets Js x grand beautiful form. 2623—Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c. gigantic orchid-flowering seedling of Countess Spencer
- : The orange-rose wings roll and fold; the standard is re- White Spencer—Without doubt the largest and most & ! 1 1 é a ae aiieeie White Sweet Pea ever introduced. The vines flexed and is of an intense rich crimson-orange. 2580—
are almost completely covered with mammoth flowers. Pkt., 10¢.: 0Z., 25c.
The flowers are borne 3 to 4 on a stem and are of splendid 7 5 : ae ye cr 7 a substance. Tt.is without a rival among White Sweet Herbert C. White, Norfolk Co., Mass., writes Jan. 12 Peas. 2590—Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c. 1918: ‘The Sweet Pea Seed I had from you last year was
King Edward Spencer—Undoubtedly the largest and fine and I want to try some of your tomato this year, and best scarlet Sweet Pea to date. Each stem carries from! other things as well,”
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Spencer Seedlings Mixed
Spencer Sweet Peas ” (Continued)
Blanche Ferry Spencer
The popular old “painted lady” pink and white Sweet Pea in magnificent new form 2591—Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.
Mrs. Routzahn Spencer
May be described as buff or apricot, suf- fused with delicate pink which deepens to a rose near edges of wings and standard. Usually four to a-stem. 2613—Pkt., 10c; 02.5, 2D. ;
Senator Spencer
The combination of color in the flowers is charming— a deep claret or chocolate, striped and flaked on a ground of light heliotrope. Both standard and wings are ex- tra large, wavy and drooping. Ilowers are usually borne four to the stems. 2621—Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.
: Dainty Spencer
White, with exquisite rose-pink edges. Of uniformly large size and elegant shape. 2615—Pkt.,10c.; 0z., 25ce.
Aurora Spencer
Very large and of true ‘Spencer’ type. The ground color is creamy white, which is finely flaked and mottled with orange-salmon. 2622 Pkt.) 10Ci OZ mec:
Beatrice Spencer
White, tinted with soft pink and buff on standard, while the wings have prominent blotches, of a brighter pink near base.. 2614— Pity LOC Oz0 25c
Primrose Spencer
Both standard and wings are of beautiful, soft Primrose or creamy yellow color. lFlow- ers are very substantial and in a class of their own oe both color and size. 2610—Pkt., 10c.; 0Z., (Sp :
Spencer Seedlings Mixed
All of the best-named sorts, also many rare new hybrids in lavender, blue, striped, mottled, purple, maroon and many other shades are in- cluded in this superb mixture, All flowers are of extremely large size, typically frilled and waved, and very lovely. 26380—Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.
Eight Best Grandiflora or Large Flowering Varieties for Only 25 Cents, Postpaid
The greatest bargain in ‘‘Grandiflora” Sweet Peas on record. Full-sized packets, finest sorts, lowest price con- sistent with top-notch quality. Order today—before you forget where you saw this offer.
2467 Dorothy Eckford—An exceptionally fine white variety as popular as the new “Spencer” type on account of its beautiful hooded flowers, borne three and even four on very long stems, making it of exceptional value to the florist.
2530 Romolo Piazzani—A grand blue Sweet Pea. color is almost a true violet-blue self; only slightly hooded; grand flowers.
The the standard is
2484 Blanche Ferry—The popular ways reliable,
pink and white; al-
2499 King Edward VII. crimson scarlet.
The largest and best bright
2474 Mrs. Collier—lFlowers are extra large, coming in threes and fours on a long stiff stem and of a rich prim- rose tint, entirely free from any trace of pink. Richer in coloring than any other primrose variety. Can be de- seribed as a primrose Dorothy Eckford.
2488 Prima Donna—Lovely vigorous grower.
soft pink, hooded form
2505 America—Brightest blood-red striped, ground, superb.
on white
2515 Lady Grisel Hamilton—Beautiful silyery lavender,
One packet each of the above Grand Sweet Peas, 25¢,
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All the Best
The varieties listed below are the cream of all known sorts: Only those are included in our collection which produce flowers of the finest form and largest size. Every shade and color amongst Sweet Peas will be found. All inferior varieties have been discarded.
For the convenience of our customers we have arranged the varieties in tables according to color.
Prices for Any Sweet Peas Named Below FREE—If requested with order, our pamphlet of cul- tural directions telling How to Grow Perfect Sweet Peas. 5c per packet—enough for a single row 5 feet long. Any six packets for 25c. 15c. per oz.—enough for a single row 15 feet long. 40c per 44 1b.—enough for a 60-foot row.
White
2466 Blanche Burpee—Large; fine form; grand flower.
pure white;
2467 Dorothy Eckford—A grand white, The stems are extra long and stiff and
usually carry three flowers of grand size, substance and form. (See illus- tration.)
2468 Emily Henderson—Large, pure white, profuse, early and continuous flowering.
Creamy and Yellow Primrose
2473 Hon. Mrs. EB, Kenyon—The most desirable of all Primrose Sweet pede Grand, large fiowers, splendid orm.
2474 Mrs. Collier—Flowers are ex- tra large, coming in threes and fours on a long, stiff stem and of a rich primrose tint, entirely free from any trace of pink. Richer in coloring than any other primrose variety. Can be described aS a primrose Dorothy Eckford.
2475 Stella Morse—Has a faint tinge of pink underlying the cream, producing a true apricot shade; beautiful for bunching.
Miss F. Holzhauer, Wood Co., Ohio, writes: “T had a most beautiful flower bed last year the seeds coming from Livingston’s. I was very much pleased.”
A
amici Gisadiflora Sireat Peas
Dorothy Eckford
Blush and Light Pink
2478 Dainty—Crystal-white, with pink flush, deepening to a pink edge.
2479 Jennie Gordon—Standard bright rose, shaded cream; wings creamy, suffused rose.
2480 Lovely—Soft shell pink; exquisite shade; large size.
Pink and White
2484 Blanche Ferry—The popular pink and white; always
reliable. Rose and Pink
2488 Prima Donna—Lovely soft pink; hooded form; vig- orous grower.
2489 Prince of Wales—Very elegant rich carmine rose; a grand flower.
Maroon
2495 Black Knight—A very rich, dark maroon, veined black; the darkest of all.
Red and Scarlet
2499 King Edward VII.—The largest and best bright crimson-scarlet.
2501 Salopian—Rich, deep crimson- red enormous flower; elegant sort.
2500 Queen Alexandra—An intense searlet sort, with bold expanded flow- ers of finest form. It is very free flowering, with long, strong stems. The flowers do not burn in the sun.
Blue
2530 Romolo Piazzani—A grand blue Sweet Pea. Color is almost a true violet-blue; standard slightly hood- ed; grand flowers.
From C. M. Taylor, Wicomico Co., Md.: “I am sending you the names of five persons. I think if they ever use any,of your True Blue Seed they will not want any other.” Miss J. C. Burgen, Erie Co., N. ¥., writes: “Regarding a small sample of Sweet Peas which you sent me this Spring, I want to Say they are the handsomest Sweet Peas I ever saw. The red, white and pink ones blos- somed nearly all double with three flowers on nearly every stem. No one has anything like them that I have ever seen.”
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Named Grandiflora Sweet Peas (Continued)
Lavender and Light Blue
2513 Admiration—A grand large flower of beautiful form, self-colored in a delicate shade of rosy lavender.
2514 Flora Norton—A very beautiful rich lavender, en- tirely free from any mauve or pinkish tinge. The flowers are large and of fine form; one of the most delicate and pleasing shades for florists’ use as a cut flower.
2515 Lady Grisel Hamilton—Beautiful silver lavender.
2516 Mrs. Walter Wright—This new giant-flowering va- riety is a beautiful shade of mauve, clear and bright, with wings of a bright coerulean blue, shaded slightly with mauve.
Orange and Salmon
2522 Henry Eckford—The nearest approach to an orange- yellow in Sweet Peas; a beautiful color. Medium large and open form.
2523 Miss Wilmott—Enormous bold, upright flowers on stout stems. Wings and standard are of richest orange- pink, delicately shaded rose.
Striped and Variegated
2505 America—Brightest blood-red striped white. 2506 Aurora—Orange-salmon, flaker and striped white.
PRICE—Any of above-named Sweet Peas, Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 40c.
Our Sweet Pea Mixtures
Most people like as big a variety of Sweet Peas as they can get.
To buy a dozen separate packets and mix them
would be far more expensive than to buy an ounce of our Special Mixture, and even then the packets would not con-
tain nearly the assortment of colors found in this mixture.
We make up these mixtures ourselves, using the best and
most popular sorts in pleasing proportion as to colors and shades.
Livingston’s Special Mixture
This superb mixture is our special pride. During the several years we have sold it, it has been our constant aim to improve and perfect it. The different kinds and sorts contained in this mixture are grown separately, so that we have an opportunity to choose only the largest and most beautiful varieties. These we mix ourselves in proper proportions for the most brilliant effect. It em- braces the finest American and Eckford varieties, as well as the latest novelties, and will produce a great abundance of giant flowers of beautiful colors. Some are edged, mot- tled, blended, flaked and striped. Without exception, this is the very finest mixture it is possible to make. We rec- ommend that our customers buy these seeds by weight and plant liberally.
2540 Special Mixture—Large Pkt., 10c.; oz. 25c.; %4 Ib., 60c.
Livingston’s Gilt Edge Mixture
This is a very superior mixture, made up of over 50 of the finest named varieties; all bright colors. 2542 Gilt Edge Mixture—Pkt, 5c.; oz. 15c.; 4 Ilb., 35c.
Fine Mixed
This mixture, for the price, will be found very satisfac- tory. shades.
2543 Fine Mixed—Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 4 lb., 25c.
It contains a great variety of choice colors and
Sweet Pea “Nitroculture’ adds to the size of the bloom and to the length of stem. In ordering be sure to mention Sweet Pea Nitroculture as there are other kinds. For full particulars, see Page 18.
Sweet William
(DIANTHUS BARBATUS)
A very beautiful class of easily grown and very beau- tiful plants of extreme richness and diversity of colors, deliciously sweet scented. For cut flowers they are not surpassed. Hardy biennial. Height 1 to 1% feet.
Holborn Glory
This strain is a large-flowered selection of the Auric- ula-Eyed section, but most beautiful and admired of all Sweet Williams. The individual flowers and trusses are of extraordinary size, and the range of color, all show- ing a clear, white eye, is superb. 2640—Pkt., 10c.
Sutton’s Scarlet
The color of this variety is an intense scarlet similar to a Grenadin Carnation. 2649—Pkt., l5c.
2643 Double Mixed—This mixture you will find of very superior quality; containing all colors and shades. Pkt.,
5e.; % oz., 20c:
2646 Single Mixed—A very choice assortment of all the best single-flowering varieties. Pkt., 5c.; 4 0Z., 15ce.
2648 Double and Single Mixed—This mixture is made by blending the double and single-flowering varieties. Pkt., 5c.; % 0z., 15c.; 0z., 50c.
Mrs. H. N. Chapman, Shelby Co., Ohio, writes: “T have used the Livingston seeds for four years and I would be afraid to use any other now. I used to have very poor gardens, but now I raise as fine stuff as any one for miles around, so I find it is in the seed, not in the person. I will try to get as many friends to send when I send
as’ I cant
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Pkt., 10c.
Livingston’s Mammoth Verbena.
Thunbergia
Rapid-growing Annual Climber, with pretty buff, white and orange flowers of various shades, with a dark center or eye. Adapted for vases, hanging baskets, trellises, ete. 2654 Mixed—Pkt., ic.
Valeriana
(Hardy Garden Heliotrope)—Showy plants; grow in any garden soil; do well in the shade. Hardy perennial: grows 2 feet high and blooms the first season from seed. Fine for bouquets. Bright rose, red and white varieties. 2658 Mixed—Pkt., ic.
Vinca
(Periwinkle)—Free-flowering, bushy plants, with glossy
iage and beautifull circular flowers.
seed. A very fine mixture of all colors. 11% feet high. 2680 Mixed—Pkt., 5c.
Violet
(Viola Odorata)—Sweet-scented Violets are easily grown from seeds; and if you can plant them in a cool and moist situation,
so much the better. All varieties are of great beauty. 2682 Sweet-scented—Old-fashioned Blue Violet. 2684 The Czar—Largest flowering deep blue. Pkt., 10c. 2686 Finest Mixed—Blue and white sorts. Pkt., 10c.
j Wild Cucumber
(Echinocystis)—Rapid-growing annual climber. leaf and pretty fragrant white flowers. 10e:; oz, 15c.
Xeranthemum
(Everlasting Flowers)—Very desirable. covered with silvery down. Hardy annual, 2 feet. mixture of colors. 2697 Mixed—Pkt, 5c.
Mr. C. J. Riebe, Trumbull Co., Ohio, writes: had good success from your seeds.
the neighborhood. Pea Mixture and they were grand. with bouquets. Some days we picked over 2,000 blossoms.
first on several vegetables and Prize-taken Onions.”
_ Mrs. Chas. H. Parsons, Charleston, S. C., writes: ae you my order for flower seeds. em.
fol- In sunny situations they bloom all Summer; if potted before frost, will bloom in Winter; very easily grown, blooming profusely the first season from Half-hardy perennials.
Pkt., 10c.
Has beautiful 2695—Pkt., 5c.; 1% 02.,
Easy to grow. Leaves A very fine
“We have always Could get cheaper seed nearer home, but found out last year that they are not as good. Little Marvel Peas were several days earlier than any peas in I bought one ounce of your Special Sweet I supplied the neighborhood L Took first premium at the County Fair on Pompon Zinneas, and took
My
“T am send- I am more than pleased with I was so proud of my lovely Nasturtiums last Spring. Please rush this order as I want to get the seeds in right away.”
Livingston’s Mammoth Verbenas
If it were possible, it would seem to us that Verbenas are becoming more popular every year. The plants thrive in any good garden soil, and if grown from seed are much more vigorous than if started from cuttings. Verbenas will flower perfectly from seeds. Height 1 to 1% feet.
2675 Helen Willmott—This new variety is a distinct color in Verbenas, being a bright salmon rose with a white eye. Pkt., 15c.
2662 Mammoth Defiance—Bright, leaves. Pkt., 10c.
2663 Mammoth Blue Varieties—Showy, distinctive; fine for edgings. Pkt., 10c.
2665 Mammoth Pink Shades—Many very brilliant shades of pink. Pkt., 10c.
2664 Mammoth Striped Varieties—Beautiful; a rich col- lection. Pkt., 10c.
2666 Mammoth Pure White—Large white flowers. Pkt., 10c.
2668 Mammoth Purple— Deep royal purple. Pkt., 10c.
Collection, one each of above 7 Mammoth Verbenas, 50c.
2670 Livingston’s Mammoth Mixed Verbenas—Our strain of these elegant mammoth-flowering Verbenas will make beds and borders in the garden of the greatest brilliancy. These are our best Verbenas, and for enormous flowers of rich and superb colors are unsurpassed. (See illustra- tion.) They bloom most profusely. Our mixture contains every desirable color and Shade. Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 25c.; % oz., 50c.; 0z., $1.50.
2672 Fine Mixed—A very satisfactory assortment con- taining many fine colors and shades. Pkt. 5¢c.; % oz, 15¢.; 14 0z., 25¢.; 0z., 90c.
Wallflower
Well-known and deliciously fragrant half-hardy bienni- als; the large spikes of bloom are of most beautiful col- ors. Height, 1% feet.
2690 Large-Flowering Single Mixed—Pkt., 5c.
2692 Large-Flowering Double Mixed—Pkt., i0c.
Chinese Woolflower
2696—A new flower belonging to the Celosia family and one which promises to become popular. The plants aver- age about 18 inches to two feet in height and shoot many laterals each of which form an oval shaped flower-head. The flower is of a beautiful shade of crimson and resem- bles, somewhat, a ball of wool. It is a very free bloomer continuing in flower until killed by heavy frost. Pkt., 15c.
rich scarlet; small
trusses of purest
Chinese Woolflower
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Livingston’s Superior Zinnias
One of our most stately and showy border plants; a strong grower and therefore succeeds well, even if the ground is not very rich. Excellent for cut flowers, and continuously in bloom. Height 1 to 3 feet.
Livingston’s Mammoth Flowering Prize Zinnias
These splendid large-flowering Zinnias (see illustration on page 106) represents the very highest perfection in this flower, and. for perfect doubleness, mammoth size, as well as the won- derful variety of colors and shades, are unsurpassed by any strain in cultivation. We offer the following splendid separate colors and our elegant mixture.
2700 Mammoth Crimson 2701 Mammoth Dark Purple 2702 Mammoth Flesh-Pink 2706 Mammath Golden Yellow. 2703 Mammoth Lilac 2707 Mammoth Scarlet
Above 8 sorts, each 5c. per packet; 4% oz., 20c.; oz., 60c.
2704 Mammoth Pure White 2705 Mammoth Rose-Pink
2710 Livingston’s Mammoth Flowering Prize Mixture—A gor- geous mixture containing many new and rich hues. Pkt., 5c.; 1% 0oz., 15c.; 0Z., 50c.
Double Pompon
(See illustration)—These Zinnias grow 2 feet high and are sturdy and bushy. They are also sometimes called “Lilliput” on account of their beautiful littte flowers, which are very double and cone-shaped. 2727 All Colors Mixed—Pkt., 5c.
Improved Dwarf Zinnias
This strain, not growing so high as Livingston’s Prize Zinnias, is especially desirable for borders, edgings and small beds. The individual flowers are equally large.
2714 Improved Dwarf Mixture—Pkt., 5c.; 4 oz., 20c.; 0z., 60c.
New Double Fringed
A very fine new type. The. petals of the perfectly formed double flowers are more or less deeply cut or fringed, giving them a more graceful apperance than the usual form. The plants are of compact habit, about 30 inches high, and have all the Tree ewe eae, merits of the family. We offer three separ- ate colors:
2717 White. 2718 Deep Carmine.
Each, packet, 10c.
Collection—A packet of each of the 3 Double Fringed Zinnias, 25c.
Wild Flower Garden, or Children’s Garden
Especially adapted for producing a display in large bor-
2719 Bright Rose.
Double Pompon Zinnias, PEt., 5c.
Striped, or Zebra
A very pretty strain with striped flowers. Colors vary on each plant; presents a beautiful and curious appear-
ance. 2721—Pkt., oc. ‘i ders, or sowing along woodland walks,, railroad embank- ments, for hiding an unsightly fence, stump, ete. Nothing Curled or Crested in the way of flowers delights children more than this
WILD GARDEN, chiefly because they can be allowed to pick their own bouquets without stint. Sow in drills 2 feet apart, or even broadcast. Cover lightly and keep them soil from drying out until started. 2740 Our Extra Choice Mixture—Large Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 15c.; oz, 25c. Ask for Special Price by the Pound.
A fine strain, with large double flowers of perfect form; petals twisted, curled and crested into fantastic and grace- ful forms. 2723—Pkt., 5c.; %4 0z., 25c.
Tom Thumb, or Double Miniature
small-flowering class; 10
ing, rfectly double, Sa aa Fine for borders. 2725
inches high; bloom profusely. Mixed Colors—Pkt., 5c.
Livingston’s Rainbow Collection of Choice Annual Flowers, 50c
Have You a Hardy Garden?
So much interest is being displayed in the hardy peren- nial flowers at the present time that a few words here regarding them may not be amiss. You will find through- out our List Seeds of many of the most popular sorts. Perennials are not difficult to grow, but most of the vari- eties are slower in starting than the annuals, so that care should be taken that the ground does not ary out. The ideal place to start them is in a cold frame, where the soil can be kept constantly moist, and when the young plants appear they can be protected from heavy rains. Some va- rieties bloom the first year from seed if they are sown early, but it is not until the second year that you get the best results, and from that on for several years these beau- tiful plants increase in value, affording color in the garden at a season when few, if any, annuals are blooming, and at the same time furnishing fine material for house decora- tion, as most of these varieties are excellent as cut flow- ers, Coreopsis Lanceolata, Gaillardia Grandiflora, Shasta Daisy, and a few others are not reliable unless they are divided and reset in the early Fall after flowering, but such varieties as Delphinium or English Larkspur, Pyrethrum Hybridum, Oriental Poppy, Columbine and Sweet William may be depended upon for years. It is so much cheaper to grow them than to buy the plants.
Consists of One Full Size Packet Each of the following grand annuals, and is sent free by mail for Fifty Cents. At regular prices is would cost you $1.00.
Asters, Semple’s Giant Branching Mixed; Bachelor’s But- ton, Giant Flowering Imperials, Candytuft, Mixed Col- ors; Cosmos, Mammoth Perfection Mixed; Dianthus Pinks; Marigolds, French; Mignonette, Sweet; Nasturtium; Giant Pansy, Mixture; Petunia, Blotched and Striped; Phlox, Livingston’s Special Mixed; Poppies, Livingston’s Giant Double Mixture; Portulaca, Mixed; Scabiosa, Livingston’s Large Flowering Mixed; Sweet Alyssum; Antirrhinum, New Giant Flowering; Sweet Peas, Gilt Edge Mixture; Zinnia, Livingston’s Prize Mixture,
18 packets for only 50 cents.
Bright Array Collection, 25c
A most brilliant flower garden for a very little money. One full sized packet each of the following 8 “Easy to Grow” Flowers for 25c.
Sweet Alyssum; Astors, Peony-Flowered Perfection; Candytuft, Mixed Annual Sorts; Nasturtiums, Tall Climb- ing; Pansies, Giant Trimardeau; Phlox Drummondii; Sweet Peas, Gilt Edge Mixture; Zinnias, Prize Mixture.
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High Grade Lawn, Orchard and Garden Tools
All prices subject to market change
Excelsior Weeder— Van Reyper’s Glazing Points Very useful for weed- Prevents glass from ing seed beds, stirring sliding. Made of galvan- soil in hot-beds, cold | 9 ized steel wire. No. 2 for
Asparagus Enife—No tool equals it frames, ete. 20c., i single-strength glass; No. for removing dandelions, plantain, postpaid. = yr 2144 for double-strength. “a
dock, ete., from lawns. Drop forged Box of 1000, 65c., postpaid. cutlery steel. 40c., postpaid. 2S
Lang’s Weeder— = Doz., $2.25; each, 25c., postpaid.
Perfect Clinching Hose Mender
Garden Dibber—For plant- ing bulbs, etc. Has hardened steel point. 60c, postpaid.
The New Christy Garden Weeder has the famous scalloped cutting edge of the Christy Bread Knife. 25c., post-
et Easy to apply, no band required for
Cahoon Hand Broadcast Seeder 3%, or 144-in. hose. We use the Clincher Steel Transplanting Trowel—First- For sow-| and consider it the best obtainable.|cjacss for digging weeds and resetting ing any Simply pound down the Clincher and | plants. 5 in., 25c.; 7 in., 35c., postpaid. grain or you have a neat and permanent mend. Garden Trowels grass seed. | 3 for 40c.; dozen, $1.20, postpaid. Ordinary, 5-in., 15c.; 6-in., 20c., post-
paid. Pressed Steel, 6-in., 40c., postpaid. Forged Steel, 5-in., 60c.; 6-in., 65c.; 7-in., 70c., postpaid.
Sows at a Common walking gait 4 to 8 acres per hour. A saving of la- bor and one-
Swivel Blade Pruning Saw
third of the The blade can be set at any angle. | SOLID STEEL
seed is ef- | Atkins best grade saws—16-in. blades. WISS PRUNERS, fected by this machine. Reliable in all No, 11, as illustrated, $1.60, postpaid; = = respects. Price, $5.00; weight 9 lbs. | No. 11, with rectangular frame, $1.65, Not prepaid. postpaid. | Guaranteed, 9-inch, $3.25; 10-inch.,
$3.50, postpaid. ; Pexto, high grade, medium price
shear (guaranteed). $1.50, postpaid. Common—vVery strong. Best steel
Little Giant Seeder Strongest, ae ee and Easiest a
nning = blade and excellent spring. 80c., post- _ Best and cheapest crank Seeder made Pruning Saw—Double Edge pea” Eee ? in the quality of work done and dura- One coarse and one fine, 18-inch} Keen Cutter Pole Pruner—1i0 ft., bility. Will not get out of order nor | blade. 90c., postpaid. $1.35: 12 ft., $1.50., not prepaid.
be affected by dampness of the RITTENHOUSE SELF-
“Ont of Sight” Mole Trap SETTTING MOLE TRAP Simple, sure and _ safe. The spears are made of spring steel, balance of Claimed to be trap is of steel and heav- the best Mole ily tinned, making it very Trap ever of- attractive and durable. fered, and only Directions for setting has to be tried come with the trap. $1.00, to be appreciat- postpaid. a eee used Hot-Bed Sashes der sash. The Best Cypress— 3%¢x6 ft., secret of catch-| Unglazed for 4 rows 8x10 ing moles in a| Slass. Each, $1.70; 10 for { good trap and a| $16.50. Not prepaid. knowledge of Our sales on hot-bed sash- their habits. Full| €S are increasing each sea- directions Fae son Se satisfactory do our customers sent with aan nd them. trap. $1.00, a Clipper Grain and Seed Cleaner paid. No. 1, for general use, has 12 sieves (10 zinc), cleans grain and seeds of all
weather. Distributes all kinds of fer- tilizer, land plaster, ashes and seeds.
We have sold it for years with good kinds. Each $30.50 2) i 3
A A + = ee inds. Die $30.5 a repaid. satisfaction. No. 3, $1.75. Weight, 6 eee Bch yel-0U, LOL Prepac Ibs. Not prepaid. ? ent, pone for Special Catalog of Clipper
PULL-EASY CULTIVATOR
ABIESSET McWHORTER FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTOR
Bolts
For the practical and superior distri-
Crossbar and Tine-One Piece Pressed Steel
tilizer in qa furrow, beside the growing | erop, as a top-dress- er or as a broz caster to any extent
Removabie
Malieable Iron
Casting
; Everyone wee has a garden will see at a glance the ad- up to a uniform pa of the “Pull-Easy” over any other kind of a gar- | spread of over two en tool. The shape of the teeth stir i 3, | feet, without re-
stir it up and pulverize moving or adding
* ap te without the operator being obliged to exert any part or loosen- a =
ny downward pressure on the handle. Can also be used | ing a-bolt, and in any quantity from a few pounds to 40 or
as a Sabena preparing the soil, as illustrated, $1.40; 4-| fo spoiying fertilizers toy corer beies oe ay, adapted
tooth, adju ym =e 3 o applying ertilizer to strawberries or other similar justable 2 to 7 inches, 60c., not prepaid. ! planted crops. $15.20, not prepaid.
94 Catalogue of THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio
All prices on this page are subject to change. a
We have found the preparations listed on this page the Very best.
Directions for use are on each package.
To protect your trees, flowers, shrubbery and vegetables from insects and blight, it is necessary to spray them—ask for our free spraying calender if in doubt when to do it and what to use.
Reliable Spraying Solutions
APHINE
For destroying aphis (plant lice) on roses, sweet peas, nasturtiums, ete. <A fine article. % pt., 25c.; % pt., 40c.; 1 pt., 65c.; 1 qt., $1.00, postpaid; 1 gal., $2.50, not prepaid.
ARSENATE OF LEAD (PASTE) Used largely with Bordeaux Mixture for spraying pota- toes and fruit trees. Sticks longer and no danger of burn- ing the foliage as with paris green. Lb., 35c., not prepaid.
ARSENATE OF LEAD (Powdered)
Mixes with water almost instantly—one pound goes as far as two _to three of paste—remains in suspension much longer. We have given a five-year test to the brand we carry and consider it unequalled. %% Ilb., 30c.; 1b., 55c.; 5 lbs., $2.60; 10 lbs., $5.00; 25 Ibs., $10.50; 50 Ibs., $20.00, not prepaid.
BLACK LEAF 40 (40% Nicotine Sulphate)
Highly recommended by the Experiment Stations as a spray for Black Aphis and sucking insects of this class. You cannot go wrong in ordering “Black Leaf 40” for sucking insects. 1 oz. makes 6 gallons of spray on outdoor vegetation. As qa dip to destroy scab, ticks, lice and insect pests on sheep, cattle and hogs, dilute 1 pound in 83 gal- lons of water. 1 0z., 25c.; % Ib., 75c.; 2 lbs., $2.50; 10 Ibs, $10.75, not prepaid.
BORDO LEAD (Key Brand)
Kills leaf-chewing insects, and at the same time pro- tects the crop against fungus disease such as apple scab and potato blight. We advise our customers to use Bordo- Lead on their fruit trees, potato and tomato vines, cu- cumbers, melons, ete. It sticks and protects the foliage. All ready to use by adding cold water. Bordo-Lead will not only increase the crop, but will improve the quality. This combined spray saves mixing and if used before bugs or blight appear, it gives best results possible. 1 pound makes 5 gallons spraying solution. 1 1b., 25ce.; 5 Ibs, $1.40; 10 lbs., $2.50; 25 lbs., $5.75, not prepaid.
QUICK BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Key Brand)
A superior article ready for immediate use for blight on flowers, vegetables and trees. Used largely with Arsenate of Lead for spraying potatoes and trees. 1 pound makes 5 gallons. 1 Ib., 30c.; 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.75, not pre-
paid. GRAFTING WAX ¥% Ib., 10c.; % Ib., 18c.; 1 Ib., 30c., not prepaid:
HELLEBORE
For the destruction of slugs, worms, caterpillers, ete. Safe to use when the vegetables or fruit are about ripe. % Ib., 35c.; 1 lb., 60c., not prepaid.
HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT
Non-poisonous; no danger to the person using it. It is the best insect destroyer ever offered for potato bugs, cabbage worms and all insects that chew. We sell tons of it every year. It is simply dusted lightly on.. Tf 1b., 15c.; 5 lbs., 45c.; 10 lbs., 80c.; 25 lbs., $1.85, not prepaid.
LIME AND SULPHUR SOLUTION
An up-to-date remedy for San Jose scale and bark lice infecting fruit and shade trees. A superior fungicide and insecticide for Summer use. Qt., 30c.; % gal., 50c.; gal., 80c.; 5 gals., $2.75; 25 gal. keg, $9.25; 50 gal. bbl., $15.25.
LIME AND SULPHUR POWDERED
Mixes with water—becomes a liquid testing the same as standard liquid solutions. It is claimed that the brand we carry is the only powdered form that is exactly the same as standard liquid solutions and can with safety to the tree be used in combination with an arsenate as a Summer spray without the disadvantage of bulk, weight, leakage, etc. 1 1b., 30c.; 5 Ibs., $1.10; 10 Ibs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $4.50; 50 lbs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $14.00; 400 Ibs. (1 bbl.), $45.00, not prepaid.
“NICO-FUME” LIQUID (40% “Free Nicotine”)
The best spray for greenhouses. The fumes help to kill the insects. One or two teaspoonfuls to the gallon of fresh water. ‘‘Nico-Fume” Liquid has the advantage of being employed both for spraying and fumigating. %-lb. tin, 50c.; 1 1b., $1.50; 4 lbs., $5.50; 8 lbs., $10.50, not prepaid.
“NICO-FUME” TOBACCO PAPER
To use, “hang sheet from hole punched in one end, blow out flame and let sheet burn.” Hight or ten sheets for the ordinary greenhouse (100 ft. long by 20 feet wide) will usually furnish a strong fumigation against green fly, etc. 24-sheet can, 85c.; 144 sheets, $4.00; 288 sheets, $7.50, all postpaid.
PARIS GREEN
4 Ib., 20¢.; 4% Ib., 35¢.; 1 Ib., 65c.; 2 lbs., $1.25, not pre-
paid. PYROX (Bowkers)
A pasty substance used for leaf-eating
blight.
‘ insects and l It is really a Bordeaux and Arsenate of Lead com- bined and is excellent. Dilute 1 Ib. to 5 gallons water. It is a superior article that is giving results. 1 Ib., 35c.; 5 Ibs., $1.40; 10 lbs., $2.50; 25 lbs., $5.75; 50 lbs., $10.75; 100 lbs., $20.00; 300 lbs., $57.00, not prepaid.
SCALECIDE
Used for the destruction of the San Jone Seale. Dilute 1 gallon Scalecide in 15 gallons water. Use in the Fall after leaves are off of trees and early in the Spring before
the buds start. Qt. 65c.; gal, $1.60; 30 gals., $27.40; 50 gals., $39.50, not prepaid. SOAP (FISH OR WHALE O15) An excellent wash for trees and plants. Used with
Black Leaf 40 in combatting hard-to-conquer sucking in- sects. % l1b., 15c.; 1 1b., 35c.; 2 lbs., 60c., postpaid.
SOAP (“RED SNAPPER” PLANT)
A combined nicotine, fish oil, sulphur soap. A very effective plant cleanser and insect killer. % pt. can, 25c., not prepaid.
WEED EILLER (TARGET BRAND)
Keeps paths and roads free from weeds and grass. One gallon makes 50 gallons ready for use—enough for 150 yards of surface; applied with watering can. By express or freight: 1 pt., 40c.; 1 qt., 60c.; 1 gal. $1.75, not pre- aid. : SPECIAL SUGGESTION
Combine Black Leaf 40 with either Bordo-Lead or Pyrox and you have a complete spray for sucking insects, chew- ing insects and many blights. Be prepared. It will pay you to have these necessary articles always on hand— Black Leaf 40 and either Bordo-Lead or Pyrox. Used by all successful gardeners, farmers and orchardists.
Analysis of any of the Fertil-
Fertilizer, Plant Food, Etc. izers Furnished upon Request
Special Prices by the Ton or Car Load.
Bone Meal—10 lbs., 50c.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., $1.80; 100 Ibs., $3.25; 1 bag (200 lbs.), $5.50.
Armours 2-8-1—10 lbs., 50c.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.80; 100 Ibs., $3.25; 1 bag (200 lbs.), $5.50.
Armours 2-8-2—10 lbs., 60c.; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 Ibs., $3.65; 1 bag (200 lbs.), $6.00.
Armour’s 16% Acid Phosphate.—Ask for prices.
Cattle Manure (shredded)—10 Ibs., 50c.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 1 bag (100 Ibs.), $2.50.
Sheep Manure (pulverized)—10 lbs., 50c.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.60; 1 bag (100 lbs.), $2.75.
Nitrate of Soda—1 1b., 20c.; 2 lbs., 35c.; 5 lbs., 70c.; 10 lbs., $1.20; 25 lbs., $2.50; 50 lbs., $4.25; 100 lbs., $8.00; 200- lb. bag, $15.50.
All Prices F.O. B. Columbus, and Subject to Market Change.
“RED SNAPPER” PLANT FOOD
Especially prepared for house plants, ferns, palms, ete. Supplies just what the plant needs and will promote the growth of rich colored healthy foliage and an abundance of well marked beautiful flowers. Fed to outdoor plants it is just as valuable. When we explain that it is made of fish, tobacco and bone flour, the right quantity of each properly compounded, you can understand why its great value as a plant food. It is so made as to be clean and sanitary for use in the finest homes. Full directions with each package. With every 50c. package of ‘Red Snapper” Plant Food we furnish free an 8-ounce package of Plant Tonic. Trial size, 25c.; 24 ozs., 50c.; 4 lbs., $1.00, not prepaid. A valuable booklet, ‘‘Care of Plants,’ is en- closed in each package of Plant Food.
To build up the fertility of your soil, use the inoculators as directed on page 49 for the best results.
Catalogue of THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio
Reliable Well Built Sprayers
The up-to-date gardener knows that he must spray to get results the same as the orchardist.
much easier and more satisfactory when a good sprayer is used. \ I If in doubt which sprayer will serve you best, we will be pleased to help you
are the best in their respective class.
decide; let us know what you: wish to spray and the acreage. N : -e if you are not prepared to protect the vegetables or fruit by using the proper insecticide and sprayer.
6,
Prices Subject to Change
Me The operation is made We have found that the sprayers listed on this page
No use to waste your energy planting, cultivating, etc., While we have
a large stock, we advise our cumtomers to place their order early, as we cannot tell what may come to pass under
present abnormal conditions.
A successful hand sprayer for poisons and disinfectants in powder form.
Ball valve ar-
108 rangement _al- Powder Sprayer lows no dust to
reach the plunger head—2-inch can screw for filling—holds 1 qt—22 inches long—aluminum finish. 95c., postpaid.
SPECIAL TIN SPRAYER
A special type de- signed for use in gar- dens, houses, stables, and _ fields. It does good work and has § every feature of the larger sprayers, except lasting qualities.
No. 112—19 in. postpaid. < !
Ne. 122—14 in. long, holds % pt. 45c., postpaid.
No. 120—“EASY” COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER
fe
long, holds 1 quart. 55c.,
Has a large powerful pump. Automatic shut-off nozzle. Suit- able for disinfecting and a very desirable for spraying large gardens, etc. Can spray
more in 10 minutes with this than an hour with any quart sprayer. holds 1 gallon.
23 inches long— Galvanized. $2.60, postpaid.
IMPROVED VERMOREL NOZZLE-—No. 136
A good general purpose nozzle and best for whitewashing. Pushing the plunger cleans any obstruction out of discharge opening. Made of brass. Fur- nished with 5 caps for coarse or fine work. 80c., postpaid.
“HARDIE” BUCKET PUMP—No. 10.
This is the only bucket pump in the market that is giving entire satisfac- tion. Built exactly like the large barrel pumps. It is capable of developing a 200-lb. pressure and main- taining a 100-lb. pressure while spraying, with 35 strokes to the minute, and mm will discharge 30 gallons
of liquid per hour. One 5-gallon heavy wooden bucket, 3 feet best 14-inch hose, 1 spraying lance 18 inches long, 1 spraying nozzle, $11.25; 8-ft. extension rod, 75c., not prepaid.
THE “PERFECTIO” SPRAYER
No. 110. Built Like a Steam Boiler This high pressure type is
larger and much more powerful than any- thing in its class, and is as near burst-proof as it can be made. The barrel is 7% inches in Miameter, 20 inches high. The pump is 1%-inch seamless brass tubing. The valves are METAL. The top is fastened like the best makes of fire ex- tinguishers. The hose is 5- ply. The nozzle is of the Au- tomatic type. Capacity of Sprayer, 3% gallons. Weight, 9% lbs. All Sprayers tested to 60 Ibs. before leaving fac- tory. This Sprayer handles whitewash, water paints, Bor- deaux mixtures, etc., perfectly. For whitewash and all heavy mixtures it is only necessary to invert the disc in the nozzle cap. Shipping weight, 10 lbs. Postage extra. All Brass, $9.50 Galvanized, $6.25
) NO. 101B, HEAVY GLASS JAR SPRAYER
W,orks_ easier stays in order bet- ter and lasts long- er than any spray- er “of ‘its. class: Length, 22 inches. With quart Mason jar; Brass Tubes; zinc jar top; non-adjustable plunger rod. 85c., postpaid.
Will handle ~ fiy oils and dis- . infectants as well as the reg- ular spraying materials, giv- ing a fine and
No. 117, ALL BRASS, Brass Ball Valve tes
No. 116, GALVANIZED, $1.00 NS effective spray.
: Postpaid ~ : An extra nozzle
cap is furnished for spraying the under side of the foliage.
NON-CLOG NOZZLE
This is the popular disc type. A remov- able screen prevents clogging. No horns or hooks—nothing to catch, drip or clog. The most up-to-date and satisfactory noz- zle on the market. As illustrated, 90c; without angle, 85c., postpaid.
BINE’S SPRAYER No. 21 Bink’s A strong, compact, well built, portable Sprayer sprayer for use in the garden, lawn, or- No. 21 chard and greenhouse. Easily operated by
man or child. Very satisfactory for both spraying and white- washing. It saves time, labor and material.
Large steel wheels makes easy moving over rough or soft ground. Working parts bronze and brass — holds 12 gallons. Complete aS illustrated with
10 feet high pres- sure hose spray pipe, stop cock, mechanical agitator and nozzle, $19.50,
not prepaid.
AUTO-SPRAY No. 5
A new sprayer that has made good. Every customer has been highly pleased be- cause it works so easy, stays
in order so well and throws such a fog-like spray—Special nozzles for washing windows, fighting fires, spraying trees and garden truck are _ (fur- nished. Pump is made entirely of Brass—can be used without
iA b Pump, hose, nozzles and strainer, $5.00;
bucket. f Galvanized Knapsack Tank, $3.00; curved exten-
sion rod for field spraying, 60c., not prepaid.
Weight, 12 Ibs.
MEYERS LITTLE GIANT BUCKET PUMP
This pump has a place between the hand atomizer and barrel pump. Being made of brass with brass ball valves, will not rust or corrode. Has malleable iron foot rest, jet agitator, im- proved brass air chamber and two nozzles for
coarse and fine spraying. This is a genuine Meyers product and in a different class than the many so-called “bargain” bucket pumps. $4.90 ,and worth it; 8 foot extension rod, 75c., not prepaid.
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Catalogue of THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio
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The Lawn Problem Solved by the Use of Livingston’s Lawn Grass Seed
SOWN IN SPRING OR FALL
Directions for Making a Lawn
As early as possible in the spring and again
in September in the latitude of Columbus spade or plow the ground 10 or 12 inches deep. If the soil is poor, apply bone meal, wood ashes, pulverized sheep manure, or peat humus, separately or in com- bination, immediately after it is spaded, before it is raked. Well-rotted stable manure is good, but it often contains weed seeds. Should the soil be acid or sour, scatter carbonate of lime on it at the rate of 1 Ib. to 5 sq. ft. Now rake the soil until completely pulverized; then roll.
Sow the Best Seed. It is always cheapest in the end. Use quantity according to directions. Distribute by hand as evenly as possible, going both ways across the plot. Cover the seed by raking lightly; then roll.
When the grass has become well rooted, use a good sharp mower, set to cut about 1144 inches high. Never allow the grass to become so high that the mower will take off the first joint. Mow at least once a week during good growing weather Rake
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the clippings off when they are long, When dry and hot, avoid cutting too close. During dry spell thoroughly soak once a week in the evening after the sun is off the lawn.
In early spring every lawn should be carefully rolled so as to press back to its place any turf that has been heaved by the freez- ing and thawing.
Old Lawns out of Condition will be greatly benefitted by apply- ing the proper quantity and kind of seed and fertilizer thoroughly raked in before this rolling.
We are at your service in helping you to work out the best pro- cedure for starting qa new lawn or for fixing up an old one.
Quantities to Use. One tb. for 400 sq. ft.; 5 ths. for 2,000 sa. ft.) LO. Ibiss for 4,000! sqy ft. Zio. Ibis: ‘for L0¢890 sq: ft Gx -acre)i; 34 Ibs. for 14,550 sq. ft. (1-3 acre); 50 Ibs. for 21,780 sq. ft. (% aere); 100 Ibs. for 43,560 sq. ft. (1 acre).
For Renewing Old Lawns, Use about one-half the quantity
given in above directions,
Livingston’s Capitol Lawn Seed
It contains only the highest grade of grasses suitable for the purpose of making a beautiful, durable, lasting lawn It germin- ates quickly and roots deeply. This enables it to withstand the intense heat of summer and the hard cold of winter, showing a beautiful, rich green. It contains no annual grasses for making a quick show, to the detriment of a permanent lawn, but has only
those which are lasting and hardy. When a lawn is once estab- lished from our seed, it lasts for years. From six to eight weeks’ lime is all that is required. to form a close, thick turf of rich,
velvety green. We.have made the formation of lawns a careful study, and many of the finest lawns and grass plots all over the United States were made from Livingston’s Capitol Lawn Grass Seed. For a-~perfect and enduring lawn of closely interwoven. firm, elastic turf, which will flourish under varied conditions of soil and climate and show a luxuriant rich green growth through- out the year, plant Livingston’s Capitol Lawn Grass Seed.
Ti is the cheapest us well as the best lawn grass seed offered. While 14 ibs. of lawn grass seed is usually considered a bushel. this will weigh 20 Ibs. to the bushel. We sell by the pound
instead of quart This method is very much the purchaser, as a pound of grass seed me Lb., 55 cts.; 3 Ibs., $1.50, postpaid; 5 tbs., $ Ibs., $8.75; 100 Ibs., $30.00.
“Quick Grower’’ Lawn Seed
We prepare a
to the advantage of sures over 115 quarts 2.00; 10 Ibs., $3.75; 25
special mixture that will give quicker results than our Capitol Lawn Seed, yet it makes a good lasting lawn. If you have tried others and failed, give this a fair trial, and we feel sure you will be pleased with the resul Ibe ato q. ft. Lhb., 55¢; 3 Ibs., $1.50. postpaid; 5 Ibs., .00; 10 Ibs., $3.75; 25 Ibs. $8.75; 100 Ibs., $30.00.
PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES.
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS. Lawn Grass Seed in large quantities.
Shady Place Mixture
On nearly all lawns there are shaded, bare, and unsightly spots cn which the owners have difficulty in getting a stand of grass For such places this mixture is adapted. It is composed of grasses which naturally grow in shaded places. They are the finest and most costly of all grasses. If the soil is covered with moss or seems ‘‘sour’’ and out of condition, rake off the surface and apply hydrated lime at the rate of 100 Ibs. to 1,000 square feet; this will sweeten the soil. Then dig and prepare the lawn as directed above. 75 3 Ibs., $2.10, postpaid; 5 Ibs., $3.25; 10 Ibs.,
Lh., 7 $6.25; 25 Ibs., CO,
Tennis-Court Mixture
A mixture composed of low-growing hardy grasses suitable for grounds ot this kind. WLb., 75e; 3 Ibs., $2.10, postpaid; 5 Ibs.,
$3.25; 10 Ibs., $6.25;
Golf-Link Mixture
We make a mixture of grasses suitable for the purposes of golf
25 IDs.. $15.00,
links, so it will stand rough usage. We can also prescribe for links located on poor or rich, dry or wet soils, telling which grass will best suit each location Kentucky Blue Grass Many prefer plain Rlue Grass to a mixture, and it cannot be denied that it produces a beautiful and lasting lawn. _ It takes longer, however, to get established For fuller description see
Lb., 55e: 3 Ibs., $1.50, postpaid; 5
Ibs., $8.75.
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We are always pleased to quote special prices to parks, institutions, golf clubs, and others who require For other varieties and prices see list in body of book.
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