Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific Knowledge, policies, or practices. ; ; ; Z are le ate s I hee * > e ‘ x ae ’ Peet * ; | ) | . . ; "e wes a f cae 7 . me s : 6 - . vie 2 5 A = Oi, , 7 ! - ‘ ‘ = i i r . rs Oe i a “ A ~ we i i ” coy 7 : % 3 . . . ‘ 4 a. = Jersey Extra Early Lima Bean, ff “WY HENDERSON'S NEW BUSH EAN. (ZE ~ 9° gp amupanp a uicko SS \ ) Ss XY ay By Ns Copyright, 1888. HENDERSON’S NEW BUSH LIMA BEAN. This Bean, offered this season for the first time, is at least two weeks earlier than the climbing sorts. It grows fifteen to eighteen inches high and is as compact in form as an ordinary Bush Bean, as shown in the accompanying illustration. The beans are the same size as the Sieva and are borne in profusion from early in July till cut down by frost. Pkt., 25c.; 5 pkts., $1.00; 12 pkts., $2.00. 8 Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. Johnson & Stokes’ Selected Extra Early Market Garden Peas. UKE 2 HE EARLIEST mI HE HARDIEST® Do OW 2797 BUSHELS OF JOHNSON & STOKES’ SELECTED EXTRA EARLY PEAS WERE SOLD IN 1888 TO THE MARKET GARDENERS OF THE UNITED STATES WITH THE MOST SATISFACTORY RESULTS. This Extra Early Pea, bearing our brand, is a careful selection of our own, and will be found entirely distinct and superior to any other. Our pea farm is situated sixty-seven miles farther North than any other, which largely contributes to their extreme earliness and fine dwarf habit. The pod isof a dark green color, of a full round shape, and of strong texture, which especially fits it for shipping long distances. On average soil it will not exceed eighteen inches in height, and does not require stakes or brush of any kind for support. So evenly do the pods fill up,-that frequently the entire crop can be gathered at one picking, which is a very valuable feature for the market gardener. All those requiring a pea to withstand extreme cold weather should not fail to plant this sort. The far Northern point at which it is grown renders it almost proof against cold, and the best for early spring or late fallcrop. Prices, qt., 25¢.; peck, $1.00; 1 bush., $4.00; 5 bush., $19.00; 10 bush., $37.50. ALL COME OFF IN ONE PICKING. Jno. G. CLARK, Forrest Grove, N. J., writes: ‘‘ The Johnson & Stokes’ Early Peas are fine, they ripen together; the first picking will clean therm up. Your seeds gave per- fect satisfaction, I shall use them altogether.” DO NOT MILDEW. H. M. RirrENHOUSE, Granville, Pa., writes: ‘‘I have tried nearly all brands of Extra Early Peas, but find the John- son & Stokes’ Extra Early far excel al] others for both early and late crops; they are the only variety that give good crops and do not mildew when planted late.”’ THE BEST OF SIX OTHER BRANDS. Jno. R. CooPER, Stillwater, N. Y., Sept. 29, 1888, writes: “Of six brands of extra early peas planted, the Johnson & Stokes’ Extra Early excel, both in early maturing, hardiness, EARLIEST AND MOST PRODUCTIVE. They are the earliest by ten days, J. E. Brown, Seward, Pa., writes: ‘‘The Johnson & Stokes’ Extra Early Peas are the earliest and most produc- tive pea that have been known hereabouts.”’ production and flavor. and suit me and this market to perfection.”’ FAR AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS. JOHN MARSHALL, Fort Madison, Ia., writes: ‘‘I am hardly able to express my high appreciation of your excel- jent seeds. Your Johnson & Stokes’ Extra Early Peas are grand; they came in far ahead of all other extra earlies. Your Kolb Gem Watermelon is a gemindeed. The Johnson BEST IN THE COUNTY. F. L. Duran, Burlington, N. J.. June 26, 1888, writes: “Your Johnson & Stokes’ Selected Extra Early Peas were the best grown in this county this year. They were cance ou & Stokes’ Earliest Cabbage and Cory Sweet Corn far excelled any we have ever raised.” more productive, and better quality than any other. will have the entire trade here another year.”’ Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. 9 a, —= SS__ A remarkably fine variety, deserving the strongest praise. Vines are very strong, need but slight support; will produce twenty pods toa vine. The vine branches just under the surface of the soil, producing usually two vines of equal vigor, growing to a height of about two feet. Literally covered with large pods, often containing ten peas each. In quality, none ean equal it. The above cut is a correct representation of the size of the pod. Itis more sensitive to cold or wet weather than any other wrinkled sort, and on thisaccount should not be sown until the groundiswarm. Qt.,35c.; peck, $2.25; bush., $8.00. Cah’ S TELEPHONE PEA: This is one of the finest wrinkled marrows recently introduced. Immensely productive ; will average twenty large pods to a stalk, filled with the most delicious kind of peas. Height, about two feet. Very branching; should be given more room to grow than our Extra Early. Qt., 35c.; peck, $2.25; bush., $8.00. . ee As et —- SS >= 0- = -—— RIDE OF THE MARKET. A famous English Pea that has given great satisfaction, growing from eighteen to twenty inches high. Very productive and choice qual- ity. The pods are fully as large, and the same shape, as those of the Telephone or Stratagem, and it requires less time to mature than either. Its dwarf habit makes it unusually valuable to the market gardener. Their productiveness is by no means their only recommendation, for the pods are large ,in size and handsome in appearance, and the peas when on the table are ofso splendid a quality that it would be difficult to overpraise them. Qt., 30c.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50. 10 Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. Aare, a - New Giant Podded ® Si) (QA. BABII 22 PIV MARROW PEA. This famous pea gave great satisfaction to all who planted it last season. It grows about twenty inches high, and bears grand pods, well filled with large and finely flavored peas from top to the bottom of the pod. They are unequalled in productiveness, require no sup- port, owing to their fine dwarf stocky habit, and are such heavy croppers, that we know of no pea from which so large a bulk of produce can be obtained from a given number of vines. The pods are large in.size and handsome in appearance, and the peas are of so splendid a quality that it would be difficult to overpraise them. This variety is much hardier than either the Telephone or Stratagem, and can be planted much earlier in consequence; it matures about ten days later than our famous Johnson & Stokes’ Selected Extra Early. It alse makes an excellent pea for planting in the fall or latter part’of summer. Qt., 35c.; peck, $2.25; bush., $8.00. Ford’s Mammoth Podded Lima Bean. SEE COLORED PLATE. For a complete gescripticn see page 16 of our GARDEN AND FARM MANUAL. PRICE TO MARKET GARDENERS, pkt., 20c.; 4 pkts., 50c.; 3 pkts., $1.00. NEW GIANT PODDED MARROW PEA. is he Startle or Twenty-Day Forcing Radish SEE COLORED PLATE. For a complete Acscetotion see page 16 of our GARDEN AND FARM MANUAL. PRICE TO MARKET GARDENERS, 0z., 25c.; 14 lb., 75c.; Ib., $2.50 igre,» od New Mammoth Onion, The Madrid Giant. THE KING OF ALL RED ONIONS. SEE COLORED PLATE. For a complete description see page 16 of event GARDEN AND FARM MANUAL. PRICE TO MARKET GARDENERS, 4 oz., 40c.; oz., 75¢.; 14 Ib., $2.5 - Johnson &L Stokes’ Market Gardeners’ Cabbage, No. 2. SEE COLORED PLATE. For a complete description see page 16 of our GARDEN AND FARM “MANUAL. PRICE TO MARKET GARDENERS, 0z., $1.25; 14 Ib., $4.0 3 Ee Te a ee ee ee «2 ee. sus MEME sunny ESTOKES | 3] , MARKET GARDENERS . Mop ae oF EARLIEST GN EARTH FORDS NEW MAMMOTH PODDED LIMA BEAN | Fel the larees} leg | } } RMTAIAIN of all CABBAGE Se as (es finest FlavoreS Ko eanly © SUMMer market sort equally < dood for “d most prom™ PKT. 25¢ 3PKT.$60¢ 0Z51.50 Lib 3500. Winter PKT. 25 3PKTS 60% 6 PKTS $]90° Lil eas . ‘MARKET GARDENERS. FOR: Se Ze ~ EARLIEST CABBAGE. Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. 13 —————— +NEU DWARF BLUE BEAUTY PER-- ¥ i & Cr a This new sort is not as early as our famous Johnson & Stokes’{Selected Extra Early, still it has many points of merit to recommend it to the market gardener. It is a blue, round péa, the pods are of medium size, are borne in great profusion and are well filled for so early a pea. In quality and flavorit cannot be surpassed by any other early smooth sort. The vines are very uniform in growth, rarely reaching more than eighteen inches in height.§({Qt., 35¢.; peck, $2.25; bush., $8.06. V=.au CLEVER ADD'S ALASKA PEA. The earliest blue]pea, very uniform in growth. The dark green color of the pods makes it extremely desirable, as it can be carried long dis- tances without losing color; which quality, combined with its earliness and uniformity of ripening, makes it a most desirable extra early pea for market gardeners ; height, two feet. Qt., 25¢e.; peek, $1.25; bush., $5.00. BLISS’ TRIUMPH Poy ATO. This beautiful variety is, without exception, the most attractive in appearance of any that we have offered, and will also compare favorably with the best of them in quality. It combines the wonderful pro- ductiveness of the Peerless with all the good qualities of the Early Rose, is much more productive and matures its crop at least ten days in advance of that favorite sort, before the second crop of beetles appear. In color and form it resembles the Garnet Chili, though greatly improved in form and quality. Tubers of medium size, round and uniform in shape, with but a very few small ones; eyes slightly depre-sed; color a beautiful light red, strongly resembling the early varieties from Bermuda; flesh fine grain and of excellent flavor. Vines about two feet in height, erect, with but a few lateral branches, covered with long, dark green foliage. The tubers grow compactly in the hill and are easily harvested. It is an excellent keeper, not inclined tosprout early. Its great beauty, productiveness and fine quality will make it one of the best market varieties in cultivation. It seems peculiarly adapted for cultivation in the Southern and Southwestern States, orders having been received this season from one city in the Southwest for 500 bbls. for seed. It is one of the few varieties that has been steadily improving instead of deteriorating by age. Peck, $1.00; bush., $2.50; bbl., $6.50. 14 Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. x ABBB RES s e0P os MITCHELL’S PERFECTED Earliest Dark Red Turnip Beet This unparalleled new variety, now offered to the public for the first time, was originated and grown by Geo. Mitchell, a prominent Philadelphia market gardener. It is entirely distinet from any other sort, and is, without exception, the earliest beet ever produced, while its table qualities are much superior to any variety with which we are familiar, either of American or foreign introduction. It has the color and small top of the well-known Egyptian variety, which admirably fits it for growing under glass, but, unlike the latter, it is tender, sweet and juicy, even after it has lost its leaves from age. While the Egyptian has heretofore been about the earliest sort obtainable, it is a well-known fact that its poor quality often rendered it undesirable, and that it is not marketable at all in its middle and later stage of growth, owing to its tasteless, hard, woody nature, and disposition to crack open. These defects, as well as all others, are entirely absent in the Mitchell Beet, and we give it an unqualified recommendation to all those who wish to plant the earliest and best Dark Red Short Top Turnip Beet, either under glass or in the open ground, for private use or market purposes. 14 Ib., 35e.; 1b., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.25; 5 Ibs., $5.00. NEW ECLIPSE BEET. EARLY EcLipse BEET. No other early variety has had so extensive a sale as this. It is fully as early as the Egyptian, and, unlike the latter, is of excellent quality when young. We know our stock to be perfectly pure, as it was grown in Philadelphia county from stock that has been repeatedly selected. Our strain is remarkable for its extreme earliness, smoothness, fine shape, intense blood-red color and small top. Lb., 60c.; 101bs., $5.00. ‘( \ * EARLY EGYPTIAN BLOOD TURNIP BEET. Early Egyptian Blood Turnip Beet. This variety is one of the earliest in cultivation and a leading early sort for growing under glass. Its remarkable small top and rapid growth particularly fits it for this. It is also an excellent sort for sowing early in the open ground. Quality fair when young, color dark crimson. Our stock is imported direct from the originator, and those intending to plant this sort can rely upon our strain for every important quality. Lb., 50e.; 10 lbs., $4.00. q THE CREAM OF THE BEETS. © Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. 15 —— rt a ae fies) g\\\\\\ YZ HA Whe | aL eh 1 BASTIAN’S EXTRA EARLY RED TURNIP BEET. BASTIAN’S EXTRA EARLY BLOOD TURNIP BEET. An old well-known sort of very quick growth, large size, dark red color, and salable shape; good for early or late sowing. Lb., 50c.; 10 Ibs., $4.00; bush., $6.00. ' ~Keme Second Early Deep Blood Turnip Beet-++~ Wa All planters of beets ) Y é for market purposes 4 will at once recognize in this new introduc- tion a variety of in- comparable value, as it is the only second early. or late dark red turnip beet offered by the trade, fully adapted to the wants of the market gardening com- munity. Ithassomany points of merit that it is really difficult to de- seribe, the following are, however, a few of its many _ valuable qualities: Of hand- some, round shape, the skin is very deep blood red in color, the flesh is also very dark, and exceedingly sweet and tender in quality. The beets grow regularly of good marketable size, and entirely devoid of long, coarse, firm-like 4 roots so common to the old late turnip beet. It has a medium = short top, the leaves, like the beet, are of a very dark red, shading at times to almost a black color. Itis not only valua- ble for second early, summer and autumn use, but is a pre-emi- nently fine sort for planting in July, to be kept in pits for winter and early spring sales. No market gardener who eaters for local trade can afford to be without this highly valuable new sort. In order that it may have as wide a distribution as possible, we have made the price exceedingly low for a novelty. Oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 25e.; 1 Ib., 75e.; 2 Ibs., $1.25; 5 lbs., $2.50; peck,"$2.00. Phila. Perfection Haif-Long Blood Ried Beet. This new variety is supe- rior to the Bastian’s Half- Long, and is the result of several years of critical selec- tion from it, by a prominent market gardener of this city, and is rightly named Per- fection. The engraving was made from a photograph of a specimen grown by us. It is certainly one of the most beautiful varieties we have everseen, of a half-long shape, deep blood-red color, with a deep, rich crimson foliage ; flesh, fine grained, tender, sweet, juicy and unsurpassed in quality. Itis of very thick growth, and is not only one of the best for early use, but also for fall and winter use, being an excellent keeper. We cannot recommend it too highly for either family use or market purposes. Lb., 50c.; peck, $1.50; bush., $6.00. PHILA. PERFECTION HALF- LONG BLOOD RED BEET. KENYA'S EXTRA KARLY BLOOD TURNIP BEET. We were the first to offer this valuable variety to the public. It originated with the Lentz family, who are among the best market gardeners about Philadelphia. They have carefully kept the seed among a few, to whom it has been a source of great profit. We recommend it as containing all the valuable essentials of an early beet. It is fully as early as the Egyptian, but larger and of better quality, of fine, dark red color, tender and sweet at all times, whether old or young. It has avery small top,and will produce a crop in six weeks from time of planting the seed. It is a keeper. Lb., 60e.; 10 lbs., $5.00; bush., $7.00. 16 Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. Carrol. In the Rubicon we have an entirely new, distinct and choice carrot, very symmetrical in shape, and of a dark orange color. The stock is so finely bred that the carrots have attained such uniform shape that they are almost ex- act duplicates of each other. Itis earlier than the Danvers and about the same length; the leaves are one-third shorter, fewer and finer than this well-known sort; these features make it extremely well adapted to growing under glass. It isa splendid sort, however, for growing outside at any season of the year. It grows without neck, the crown is hollow, and it grows well under the ground, which prevents it from becom- ing sun-burnt—a very important feature, and too much can- not be said in its praise. Our customers will find the Rubicon a decided acquisition and need have no hesitation in plant- ing itlargely. Oz., 15c.; 14 Ib., 40c.; lb., $1.50; 2 lbs., $2.50. \ . Xs A AW \\ \\ WN \ | Ai\\\ a | A A \\ \\\\\ Nichols’ Improved Long Orange Carrot. We procured this stock, now offered for sale for the first S time, from Mr. Robert Nichols, who for many years has been one of the most successful market gardeners of this city, and the mere mention of his name among his brother gardeners willbe sufficient guarantee of its excellence. The strain is earlier than either the well-known Danvers or Long Orange as usually sold. The color is of a deep golden orange when no thicker than an ordinary lead-pencil, shading to a deep orange red when fully grown. The root is perfectly smooth from the shoulder to the extreme tip, and entirely devoid of side rootlets inall stages of growth. It grows without any neck whatever, the top is short, and this, together with its extreme earliness, admirably fits it for growing in hot-beds. We pronounce it a superb carrot, either for early or late use. Oz., 15¢.; 14 1b., 35c.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.25. Improved Danvers Carrot. Our pure American stock of this valuable variety is pre- ferred by many market gardeners to any other sort for forcing under glass. The top is very small; color of a rich shade of orange ; Shape very handsome and smooth; quality the very best. One highly valuable feature of our strain is that it has its full color when quite young, which enables it to be pulled sooner than any other sort. Oz., 10c.; 14 \b., 20c.; Ib., 75¢.; 2 lbs., $1.40. RePROOF OF HIGH EXCELLENCE. POSSESS SAPO SPO PED 6 SPOS SHES SHPSS SHSSOP SS SO SOOO ODS SH OY SOPOT SPIO VSS OOO OD SECU SHS FESO VIPS SHOT COOS ALEXANDER Q. RIMBy, Washington, D. C., writes, November 29, 1888: ‘‘I have grown over forty varieties of late cabbage offered by the leading seedsmen of this country. I find, however, that the DIAMOND WINTER CABBAGE you sent me the last two seasons to be the most satisfactory and valuable of all. Words cannot express my high opinion of it. I enclose the money for four pounds, which please send at once} by express.” SEE PAGE 5 FOR,FULL DESCRIPTION. 4 % “ : Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. 17 Ideal True Hollow Crown Parsnip. We offer a greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of True Hollow Crown Parsnip. The roots do not grow as long as the old hollow crown ZZ 1, variety, are of larger diameter at the Zz “=! shoulder and tapering off rapidly, and Z are more easily gathered. It is a very heavy cropper. The roots are very smooth, white, the flesh fine grained and of most excellent quality, and pre- sent an exceedingly handsome appear- : 7 Early Ox-heart, or + _ 2 eee Guerande Carrot. EARLY OX-HEART CARROT. Market gardeners should plant more of this fine early sort than they do. We cannot recommend it too highly for either early or late planting; its yield is enormous. Jn length it is intermediate between the Short Horn and the Danvers, but much thicker than the latter. Both its color and quality are all that can be desired in a earrot. 14 Ib., 25ec.; Ib., $1.00. Early Half-Long Scar- 0) lo let Carrot, | (POINTED ROOTED.) ||| EARLY HALF-LONG Owing to its very small top and } SCARLET CARROT. earliness, this variety is largely used for “growing under glass, as well as out-door culture; the color is of a deep shade of orange, while the stripe is perfect. Our stock is true in every respect. 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 80e. CK ( S = K RGN INNUTIG Improved Long Orange Carrot. This is a marked improvement on the Long Orange as generally sold. Grows very uniform and smooth, and possesses a rich orange color. 14 Ib., 20c.; lb., 60¢.; 2 Ibs., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $2.25. ft ee Sa New St. Vallery or Intermediate Carrot. -ORANGE CARROT. This splendid variety originated in France, near the city of St. Vallery, from whence it takes its name. It has grown rapidly in popularity among French growers, superseding most of the older sorts. It grows to uniform Jarge size, inter- mediate in shape between the Half-Long and Long Orange. The roots are straight and smooth, broad at the top, measuring about two and three-quarter inches across with a length of about eleven inches. ' "The color is a rich orange red; its table qualities are GZ, \ faultless. 14 lb., 20¢.; Ib., GE 2 70e. / Extra Large Smooth Prague Celeriac. The largest, smoothest and best of the celeriacs. It has small leaves, a _ fine neck, may be planted very NEW EXTRA LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE CELERIAC. thickly, and will yield a heavy crop. A valuable variety for market, on account of its fine, regular form and excellent quality. All the side rootlets are produced on the taproot, which makes it very easy to clean. 9z., 20c¢.: 4 Ib., 70c.; Ib., $2.50, NEW ST. VALLERY CARROT. 18 Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. aN Sy Pr UTM, a Son 0, Ay Sy aS SAS WN \ Burlington Hybrid Sweet Gorn. There is nothing in this Catalogue more worthy of the careful consideration of market gardeners than this new corn, and we feel highly gratified in being the first seedsmen to offer it to the public. It is not an untried novelty, having been grown for several years, with great profit, by a few truckers of Burlington County, N. J.,who have kept the stock closely guarded among themselves. For three years we have been trying to get enough seed to grow a crop, and did not succeed until last spring. It is across between Adam’s Extra Early and some large-eared productive variety of sugar corn. Its great market value can be readily seen, from the fact that it is quite as early as the Adam’s, with an ear fully as large as Stowell’s Evergreen, and more productive than either, producing equal to the most prolific field corn. Although not legitimately a sugar corn, yet the husks, blades and ear in a green state exactly resemble the sugar varieties, and it sells readily in market as a sweet or sugar corn. It is, however, of much better eat- ing quality than the Adam’s. When dry, the grain is smooth and of a creamy-white color. The stalks grow to a height of about five feet and very compact, admitting of closer planting than any other variety ; the ears begin to set low down and are borne three to four to astalk. Strange to say, the worms that attack all other varieties of corn never injure this sort. Qt., 40c.; peck, $2.50. EXTRA EARLY Sugar Co Combines not only earliness, guys but large size and superior quality. It is earlier than the Tri- a APE: rae ae = ¢ 1 ray 4 y. ae, vad ape a umph or Stabler, and pro- Ae ae duces ears somewhat larger, Ace NESS gee each ini niente ORS BEE 55 containing twelve to er pe Saki a fourteen rows of kernels, fprese tee well filled to the end. The Bags ae grains are large, pure white, } ore fa i and in quality are unsur- passed in richness and deli- cacy of flavor. It is pre- eminently the best extra early sort for the market Z gardener, as it will produce Bg good, large size, marketable @aeas ears from a week to ten days (ag earlier than any other white & i ia grained sort. Nootherextra gy early sort that we have ever #@ a sold has given such un- ¢ bounded satisfaction to our & market gardening friends as this. Qt., 20c; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75. Corn. fy N ik he ‘Ai aye iN at y iN i, f Me i BARR’S PHILADELPHIA MAMMOTH. This asparagus is superior to any yet offered for sale in this country. It originated about six years ago with Crawford Barr, of Montgomery County, Pa., a prominent market gardener. Grown side by side with the Conover’s Colossal, and subject to the same treatment, it came in earlier and grew more than twice as large. It is very productive, throwing up a great number of strong, well-developed shoots throughout the entire season. It is tender to thestem and of delicious flavor, which, together with the fact that it requires much less labor in cutting and bunching, thus lessening the expense of mar- keting, makes it much the most desirable of any kind yet introduced for the market gardener. It has attracted much attention in Philadelphia markets, where it is much sought after and sells at double the price of any other sort. We have seen a bunch of twenty-five edible shoots weigh thirteen pounds. Itisnow grown by many of the leading market gardeners of Philadelphia, Chester and Montgomery Counties with great profit. Price of roots: 1 year old, $1.00 per 100 (by mail, $1.25 per 100); $5.00 per 1.000; 2 vears old, $1.25 per 100; $6.00 per 1,000. (500 roots at 1,000 rate.) | ae Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. 19 apn £% i v4 sari RY s\V)}) “yy BROAD ——— ON SSTOKES, KALAMAZOO Hall = Dwarf = Broad = Ribbed = Celery. WSS SS SF > eS This new variety, now offered for the first time, origina- ted with a prominent celery grower at Kalamazoo, Michigan, and is pronounced by what few gardeners who have been fortunate enough to obtain the seed: ‘*The most perfect type of Half Dwarf White Celery known.” It is very distinct and handsome, of a beautiful cream white color throughout, attains a very large size, of quick growth, stiff and close habit (as shown in our illustration), is remarkably solid, crisp eating and fine flavored. Ribs are very broad, thickly and closely set, while by reason of its neat growth and showy appearance, it is a specially valuable variety for market. It is also a first-class keeper, remaining fit for use as long as the Golden Dwarf and other good keep- ing sorts. For the use of hotels, restaurants and other large establishments it is superior to most other kinds, there scarce- ly being any waste in dressing it for the table. Ithas sucha distinctive appearance in growth as to cause almost every one seeing it toexclaim: *‘ What celery isthat?’’ Longrows of it being as level and even as though each plant had been shaped in the same mould. It is sure to take the lead, and market gardeners and private planters will make no mistake in planting it largely. Oz., 30c.; 14 Jb., $1.00; 1Ib., $3.75. JOHNSON & STOKES’ GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY. JOHNSON & STOKES’ GOLDEN SELF-BLANCH- ING. This new variety, which we first introduced to the American public in 1884, we can recommend to our friends and customers with great confidence. It is pronounced by all our market garden patrons who have grown it on our recommendation the very best celery in cultivation. Un- like other self-blanching varieties, it is a perfect Keeper, fully equalling Golden Dwarf, Boston Market and other vari- eties which are celebrated for their keeping qualities. Our illustration above will give some idea of its handsome form growing to very large size, but very stocky and robust. The stalks grow vigorousiy, with large ribs, very thickly and closely set. It is entirely self-blanching, without any banking-up or covering whatever, even the outer ribs assum- ing a yellowish-white color of a very fresh and pleasing appearance. The heart is of a beautiful golden yellow color, very large, crisp and solid, and unsurpassed in delicious quality and flavor. It is unequalled in striking appearance on the table or market stall. Beware of mixed and spurious seed of this variety. Our supply of seed is grown by the originator and each package contains our trade label. Oz., 60c.; 44 1b., $1.75; 1b., $7.00. T. E. DALTON, Sarasota, Fla., writes: toes and seeds in good condition. ever purchased. patronize your house in the future. DANIEL H. GLATFELTER, West Manchester, Pa., writes : ‘** You certainly sent mea fine lot of seeds; they are the cheap- est and best I ever bought; only regret I did not double my ‘* Received pota- The potatoes are the best I To get the best seeds for my money, I shall 2? order. The New Onion No. 5 (Madrid Giant), sent me for trial is a wonder.”’ S. E. Horr, Taylor P. O., Md., writes: ‘“‘I have been getting seeds for myself and neighbors for the last five years from your house and they have proved more than satisfac- tory in every instance.’’ R. I. OvERSTEG, Oversteg, Col., writes: give great results. The radishes sell at sight, without any talking. The Eclipse Beet is the sweetest of all beets. I must say your J. & 8S. Earliest Cabbage is a dandy. From your seeds I harvested the first good crops in seven years. Will have no others in future.” ‘**Your seeds 20 Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. DZ SSB ————— ba \ \ I ‘ N N Cor New Fireball Forcing Radish. The shape of this exceedingly valuable variety is well shown in the above illustration, although it grows nearly twice the size; itis best to market it when ‘about the size shown above. It is the finest forcing turnip variety ever introduced. It has a very small short top, color brilliant searlet, crisp, solid, tender, and of fine flavor. It is alike valuable for out-door planting early in the spring or late autumn, and will always command ready sale at good prices throughout the year. We cannot recommend it too highly. Oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. New Olive-Shaped Golden Yellow Summer Radish. This is undoubtedly the finest quality and most salable yellow summer radish yet introduced. All the market gar- deners who had it last year pronounced it the best they ever grew, and far superior in all respects to any other vellow summer sort. It is of a very rapid growth, very small top, flesh pure white, tender, crisp and brittle, does not become pithy, and will remain in a marketable condition longer than any of the older sorts. The skin is a bright, fresh yellow, and quite transparent. It is equally well adapted to sowing early on borders; it is a valuable acquisition. 4 Ib., 30e.; 1b., $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.90; 5 1bs., $1.00. OUR RADISH SEEEB. J. C. KirkHAm, Wilmington, N. C., writes: ‘‘ Your White Box and Strasburg Radishes were the finest paying crop I ever grew. I could never get anything to suit me in radishes until I tried you.”’ B. F. TRoutMAN, West Freedom; Pa., writes: ‘‘ The Philadelphia White Box Radish excels every variety in this section. Your lettuce is the wonder of all gardeners and farmers. All seeds proved grand.”’ Wm. RANKIN, Green Cove Springs, Fla., writes: ‘‘ Your White Box Radish is superior to any Ihaveevergrown. Too much cannot be said in its praise.”’ Wm. HEsEDING, Terre Haute, Ind., writes: ‘‘ The White Box Radish is the best and earliest I ever grew.”’ S~ New White Strasburg Summer Radish. This valuable variety was first introduced by us five years ago, and is now the most popular summer radish grown. It is a handsome tapering shape, both skin and flesh are pure white and almost transparent, very tender and of a delightful, pungent taste. It can be pulled five weeks from time of sowing the seed; it continues to grow without losing its fine quality and remains in a tender condition longer than any other summer sort. Compared with the Philadelphia White Box and Newcon, it’ grows somewhat larger, but will not mature quite so early. It thus makes a good sort to secure a succession of pulling. There ismuch cheap and spurious seed being offered. Procure your stock direct from us and have it reliable. O2z., 10e.; 14 lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00; 2 Ibs., $1.90; 5 Ibs., $4.50. ass —— SSS === ———————— ee ara ——aSassSSS ————>= SS Ae TIN NEW OLIVE-SHAPED GOLDEN YELLOW SUMMER RADISH. SSS} ‘ a Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. yA ——— ) Philadelphia Gardeners’ Long Scarlet eng Short Top RADISH. This very excellent new strain is the result of years of patient and careful selec- tion. There is just as much difference between this strain and the European, which has heretofore been America’s only source of supply, -as there is between the American and European grown potato. Briefly stated, the improve- ments are these: It is fully six days earlier, has a shorter and more compact top, will remain in the ground longer without be- coming pithy or going to seed. In shape it is some- what shorter and _ thicker, thus enabling it to withstand transportation better, which is a very desirable feature. In eolor the upper portion is of an unusually deep brilliant red, which gradually shades to a deep waxy pink towards the tip. Owing to its hand- some shape, brilliant color and fine eating qualities, it invariably commands a higher price and more ready sale than the European Long Searlet as generally sold. Market gardeners everywhere should try this fine strain. No other can equal it. Oz., 10c.; lb., 75c.; 2 Ibs., $1.25. p =] New White Lady- Finger Radish. This is unquestionably the finest long white rad- ish in cultivation. Shape most attractive and hand- some, as shown in our i!lus- tration, while in color it is a beautiful snow white. It is of very rapid growth, and its fine white flesh is re- _markably crisp, brittle and tender; equally desira- ble for the market or home garden. Sow Ladyfinger once and you will sow it always. Oz., 10c.; lb., $1.00; 2 Ibs., $1.90. Our Ravish Seep. J. C. CONFER, Johnstown, Pa., writes: Radish gave great satisfaction, grew tender: weeks.” “The White Box L rapidly, large and the best radish to sow successively every two Gro. W. FRIZZELL, Norfolk, Va., writes: ‘ Your Phila- delphia Long Scarlet was fit to pull five days earlier and better in every other way than any other I ever got else- where. Your White Box Radish is worth a mint to any grower.” ; JAMES LEAVESLEY, Bustleton, Pa., writes: : “All your radishes are simply immense. i I will never use any other.” Za Vi SH al iil } ] ih i 4 PHILADELPHIA WHITE “BOX” RADISH. This variety, which we offered for sale last spring for the first time, is much superior and entirely new and distinct from any early white turnip radish heretofore offered. Its points of superiority are remarkably short top, rapid growth, per- fect turnip shape, extra fine quality, and showing no disposition whatever to become pithy with age, but, on the contrary, remains solid and juicy long after fully grown. Its short top and rapid growth especially fits it for growing under glass, in frames or “‘ boxes,’ hence its name, as well as early sowing on squares or borders in the open ground. Owing to its very few short leaves, it can be sown very thickly in the row without causing the leaves to ‘‘ draw.’ In fact, it is fit to pull before the leaves are large enough to tie. Fully one-half more radishes can be grown in the same space of this sort than any other, which makes it extremely valuable to those engaged in foreing under glass. Oz., 1Ce.; Ib., $1.00; 2 1bs., $1.90. 5 EARLY SCARLET GLOBE RADISH. For foreing in the green-house hot-beds or cold frames, and for sowing on open borders early in the spring, there is no other red variety so desirable. It is one of the earliest; its color is the hand- somest; in flavor itis the mildest, most crisp, juicy and tender of any sort we know of. It forms a small top and will stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy. It is the market gardeners’ favorite as a forcing radish. It always commands a much higher price. and will sell ‘‘three to one” compared with any round red sort. Price, oz., 10¢.: Ib., 7oe.; 2)bs., $1.40. —<—— 7 ae New Improved Large Yellow This exceedingly fine type of yellow summer #| “radish, which we now offer to the public for the first time, is the result of hybridizing and many years’ continued selection by a well experienced Phila- delphia market gardener, to whom we paid an enor- mous price for our stock seed. We call particular attention to the fact that it can only be procured from us. Its shape is well shown in the accompany- ing illustration. The neck is much smaller, leaves finer, flesh whiter and of a much better shape than the old yellow summer, and always commands a readier sale at a higher figure and withstands the summer heat better. Market gardeners will find it a most valuable acquisition. Oz., 10c.; 4 lb., 30c; Ib., $1.00; 2 Ibs., $1.80. : Large White Summer Turnip or Globe Radish. Our strain of this very important sort will be found superior to any other. Is of beautiful form, pure white skin and flesh, which is very crisp and brittle; grows quickly to a large size, withstands summer heat well and will give equally as good satisfaction as our New Improved Large Yellow Sum- mer Turnip, which it closely resembles in shape, illustrated on this page. z.,10c.; ¢ Ib., 20c.; Ib., _ 60c.; 2 Ibs., $1.10. Parsley.—Market Gardeners’ Best. \ >: Z S a Xt} = BAS 2 y 5 a \ ( AQIING SS Ss Ys AY T= % < NN 7 CS UFO» ony) Y S y ‘ 77 4 > \e A Z f fj Ai s\ ala Nn Ne A yi % i> RD y K za y x Lipy A G, Vf iF i | M i i Copyrion7- 1889 ‘ e!/Q/- ny SON & STOKES ee The best points yet obtained in Parsley have cer- tainly been reached in this sort, offered last season for the first time. The plant is of very robust and free growth, and is greatly improved by severe cutting. The leaves are large and beautifully curled and of a very dark green hue, and very fine for either open ground or frame culture. It stands heat, drought and cold better than any other extra curled sort we ever saw. This variety will yield double that of any other sort and will be found invaluable for selling in bunches or bunched with “pot-herbs.” The whole appearance of the plant is very handsome, and it cer- tainly is ‘‘the Parsley for the Market Gardener.” Oz., 10c.; 4 Ib., 25¢.; Ib., $1.00. Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. 23 ——— SS Pe - being of a beau- -tiful golden : color. In quality and flavor thev Ss tine: ONO are superior, SOE Daan 6a aia being uniformly GOLDEN GEM MELON. rich, sugary ° and_ luscious. They are extra early in ripening, the vines keeping green longer and producing better than any variety we have ever known. 1 lb., 20c.; lb., 60¢.; 5 Ibs., $2.50. THE OSAGE MuskwevoN, No variety of muskmelon has ever advanced in popularity and become at once so widely known as this variety. | ] The past summer has been only the second season in: the Chicago market, but it is now the favorite sort in nearly all of the leading hotels and restaurants, and is also well known by all commission Men and largely by the general public, being offered on the hotel and restaurant bills of tare under its own nams—*‘ OSAGE.”’ THE OSAGE grows to medium size and is egg-shaped, as shown in our illus- tration: The skin is very thin, of dark green color, and slightly netted. The flesh is of a salmon color, remarkably sweet and spicy in flavor, extremely thick, and delicious to thexind. The seed cavity is very small. All lovers and ship- pers of fine melons should try THE’ =| variety. Lb.,70c.; 2 Ibs., $1.20; 5 1bs., $2.75. New Early Hackensack. This valuable new variety is ready for market fully ten days We, ahead of the well- AO, known Hacken- . *\ sack, its progeni- { tor,whichitmuch Kee yea) resembles in MIP Shape and quality =, most produc- =“ tivemelons we ever saw, av- SG a == NEW EARLY HACKENSACK MUSKMELON. aE S eraging from five to eight melons to the vine, all of which!are very deeply netted, 14:]b., 25c.; lb., 90e.; 5 Ibs., $4.00. ene, —~a ZF Sean e if ) OSAGE. Seed scarce. Oz., 40c.; 44 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. —=—— NEW OSAGE MUSK MELON. } i) i |] The melons are ‘ ‘3 a of good size, apa Abe weighing from _ ee “five to ten’ Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. bo St KOLB GEM WATERMELON. This variety, although quite new, is more largely grown by Southern shippers than any other. It originated with R. F. Kolb, one of the largest melon growers of Alabama, and is a hybrid of Scaly Bark and Rattlesnake. The rind, though quite thin, is very tough, standing handling and shipment long distances without breakage. The flesh is bright red and of excellent flavor. All who have grown it agree in pronouncing it one of the largest, most productive. best keeping and shipping melons ever introduced. Many of our Customers assert that they obtain from twenty-five to forty per cent. more in price for Kolb Gems than for any other variety. 24 Ilb., 20e.; lb., 60c.; 5 lbs., $2.50; 10 lbs. and over, 45c. per lb. Girardeau’s Florida Favorite Watermelon. This new variety originated with W.1- liam Girardeau, one of the most exten- sive melon growers of Florida, and is ¢ hybrid of the Rattle- snake and Pierson. the latter being a celebrated home va riety in Florida. I’ is pronounced by al who have grown il the finest t:ble meloz. extant; oblong in shape, as shown in the illustration ; growing to very large size: rind dark with light green stripes; flesh light crimson, very erisp and deliciously sweet; seed rather SS — MAMMOTH 1ROA-CLAD WALTER aE LUN. MAMMOTH IRON-CLAD. This Melon grows toa very large uniform size, frequently weighing eighty pounds and over, andresembles in its markings the popular Cuban Queen. In shape and seed, however, it is quite distinct, being deeper and fuller at both ends, -with seeds of drab-white color. They are enormous yielders, flesh very red, solid and of excellent flavor. The rind is extremely tough and hard— hence their name, Iron-Clad—rendering them valuable for shipping. Oursupply is grown from the originator’s seed and warranted genuine. 14 Ib.. 20c.; lb., 60¢.; 5 lbs., $2.50. DARK FCING WATERMELON. This variety, one of the best of all melons, though not new to our New Jersey growers, who have raised it extensively for past years, will, no doubt, prove a new thing to many in ether sections. It combines all the good qualities essential to perfection. They grow to medium size, averaging in weight from twenty-five to thirty pounds, although we have known them to reach fifty pounds. Theskin is dark green and firm. The flesh is a deep rich searlet, of delicious flavor; it is one of the best shipping and carrying melons grown. 4 lb., 20c.; Ib., 60c.; 5 Ibs., $2.50. MAMMOTH GRAY MONARCH WATERMELON. This new and distinct melon is, without doubt, the largest of all, frequently attaining a weight of ninety pounds and over. The skinis a mottled gray color, shape long, flesh bright erimson, and of sweet, delicious flavor. It is also a fine shipper, carrying well long distances. What few were mar- k. ted the last two seasons brought very high prices. Try it. 14 Ib., 25e.; 1b., 80e.; 5 Ibs., $3.30. JERSEY BLUE WATERMELON. This variety has been grown with great profit by a few truckers in Northern New Jersey, where it originated a few years since. They grow to very large size, rather oval in shape, skin of deep blue color, slightly riobed, with tough rind. Flesh deep searlet and of fine quality. We recommend them highly as a shipping melon. They sell readily at high prices. Oz. 10e.; 14 Ib., 20e.; Ib., 65e. small and of a light creamy-wl.ite color. = — a —— == It ripened the past ; ey season ten days earlier than the Ko!lb Gem, Iron-Clad or Rattlesnake, all planted at the same time. We offer seed grown by the originator. 14 lb., 30e.; Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.50. 26h Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. OUR PEDIGREE ONION SEED. Perhaps no better evidence could be adduced to show the great popularity of our Pedigree Onion seed among planters of this very important crop, than to state that, ry 19,573 POUNDS Of our Pedigree ONION SEED were sold to Market Gardeners all over the United States and Foreign Countries in 1888. No one can appreciate the value of reliable seeds better than those who have been once disappointed, and too much care cannot be exercised in selecting your supply. There is no vegetable where the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop than in onions. Our stock is all grown from choice bulbs, selected carefully by hand, and is unsurpassed in this country. During our whole business career as seedsmen, it has always been our aim to make quality a first consideration, price afterwards, and in no one crop have we met with greater reward for our efforts than in onions, the demand for our seed having increased so rapidly that we have been obliged to double our facilities for growing every year for several years past. ==w PHILADELPHIA-GROWN SEED, or such raised in that portion of Pennsylvania, is unquestionably earlier than New England seed, and still more so as compared with Western seed. This is an important feature, as the early marketed onion always bring the highest prices. The growth conclusively proves the assertion, Philadelphia seed-making bulbs of better qeality for keeping or immediate use either as sets or full-sized onions, long before seed from any other locality. Wy Yl ips SG yen y D2. CEs MOU RSs I Fao APH: TAKEN onl OUR PENNSYLVANIA FARM AT SEEDINGTIME \ ; | Ci } Soe KX WX ae “oO? | nad Philadelphia Yellow Globe Danvers Onion PEDIGREPMR SEED. This improved variety is pronounced by all market gardeners and onion growers everywhere who have tried it, the very best strain of Yellow Danvers in cultivation. We have hundreds of such testimonials on file in our office, and regret we have not room on succeeding pages to publish more of them. It is the earliest yellow variety. largest in size, most perfect in shape, the largest cropper and the best keeper of all American onions. In fact, it is everything that could be desired as +3 Eales or table onion. Prices of seed grown from selected, hand-picked bulbs: Oz., 15c.; 44 Ib., 40c.; lb., $1.50; s., $14.00. ’ 3 WWW ga = CAs . < g Ey y G Dah Ri) snep cls SS = PEHDIGKHES Philadelphia-Grown Onion: Seed —_—— => Zz SS oe Fs Sa = =f Bed of Onion Sets from Philadelphia Grown Seed, The vicinity of Philadelphia is justly regarded as the seat of the onion seed growing industry. Seed grown here will invariably produce better and finer sets than that grown in the Eastern or Western States. Sets produced from seed grown in the latter places never have that fine, round, plump, well-matured, bright look, nor keep so well as those pro- duced from seed grown in the vicinity of Philadelphia, and it is for this reason that Philadelphia-grown seed is so highly prized by all onion set growers throughout the United States. The four varieties mentioned below are the sorts that usually find the most ready sale as onion sets. The seed we offer is all of 1888 crop and is unusually plump and heavy, and we have, as is our invariable custom with all our seed, given the seed the most thorough sprouting tests, and find the germinating percentage to average exceedingly high this season. To grow small onions for sets, from fifty to sixty pounds to the acre are required. Philadelphia: Round Yellow Danvers,.... 0 1.000 cs eee ee per Ib., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $14.00 ss MWellew-Strasbure, or Duteh> © 266 2 3) eee eee f 1.50; 10 “ 14,00 4 NulmMesOronver(Sking ¢/k9) 2 td due ae eames by uecten eigees f 2:25 > NO 20:00 ONION SETS. \) Mi, 7 \ We grow each season large quantities of white, yellow Olas i, 2 "¢ you ." and red onion sets from our Philadelphia onion seed UY Wii iN which, being earlier, make sets of better quality for keeping or immediate use than that grown in any other section. Philadelphia-grown onion sets are everywhere recognized as the best and are annually supplied to dealers and gardeners in every market of the United States. As \ the price varies with the market, we shall be glad to | quote prices by the bushel or barrel of three bushels when requested to do so. |] Yellow Onion Sets, . . qt., 20c,; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.50 || White g: sare hoes oot... aeen ARB) ~ | Red “ - - sold out. i (SB PRICES VARIABLE. &] Tofu vl Philadelphia Extra Early Pearl Onion Sets. a i i These should be planted in September or October, and customers wishing to secure sets for delivery then should forward us their orders before May Ist. For a more complete description of this remarkable onion, see page 32 of this Catalogue. Price for fall delivery: Qt., 30c.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00. CoA ‘ii i ny | | 4 i) il HANAN | | (i i il TT A] HA all | tll {HILT il | un AG 28 Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. THE CHEAPEST WAY TO GROW ONIONS 18 PROM SEED. Hl lt is Very THERE IS NO CROP, perhaps, more sure than that of Onions. Rich soil, with a good application of manure every year, and proper attention, will almost invariably insurea good crop. Five hundred bushels per acre is a medium crop, while from 800 to 1,200 bushels are not unusual, under the best cultivation. There are three varieties of Onions commonly raised, namely, Red, White and Yellow. The yellow ones take the lead, as they are more hardy, grow larger and bear handling better than either of the other sorts. White Onions, though, as a rule, in good condition, sometimes sell for fifty per cent. in advance of either red or yellow. Onions, unlike most other crops, may be raised on the same ground for an indefinite length of time without any deterioration in quality or quantity. Large Onions can be as readily grown the first season from the seed of ANY OF THE FOLLOWING varieties in any section of the United States, either North, East, South or West, and at no greater cost than. Carrots, Parsnips, Beets, Rutabagas or the sets themselves, while the net return per acre will be from two to five times as great. Neither of them can be too highly recommended for + : THAT YOU market purposes, as their size, beauty and quality will prove very striking. All of these Should Read highly valuable sorts are now grown with perfect success all over the country, and very } 3 3 FFF 044944 FFF to O4 more successful or profitable crop. especially so in the vicinity of Philadelphia, and we do not think that any one could putina THE LINES PHILADELPHIA-GROWN SEED, or such raised in this portion of Pennsylvania, is. unquestionably earlier than New England seed, and still more so as compared with Western 0 PR Oo So ITE seed. This is an important feature, as the early marketed Onions always bring the highest . prices. The growth conclusively proves the assertion, Philadelphia seed making bulbs of ye Ay better quality for keeping or immediate use, either as sets or full-sized onions, long before seed from any other locality. PSHS SOF FSSOHFEFFF9S6S FO + TOD BAAS BAASAALABASIAAAAAABAAAILAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ALLA LS AAAAALAAAAIAADAAALALSLALAS A. ho The IVORY BALL and GOLDEN BALL are Woncerful Onions, and seed of them can only be procured from us. WIV se IVORY ALL 1 EN BAL ON TE AADAADADADAADA AL A MAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAAAAAADAAAAAAAAALAAL MON. These highly valuable new onions originated with Mr. John R. Williamson, heretofore the largest and most. successful onion grower of Ohio, about seven years ago, and who has just retired from the business a very weal— thy man, his entire fortune having been made by grow- ing these varieties for Eastern markets. Being an old and esteemed friend of ours, he sold his entire crop of 1887 onions to us, from which we grew our seed, and we now have the pleasure of offering it to our customers for the first time. 4 The accompanying engraving, which is a photograph. from nature, shows the shape and average size under ordinary cultivation. Seed of these varieties are sure to bottom well; in fact, 100 plants, if cultivated properly,. will produce 100 fine, perfect, full-proportioned onions,. of much better quality and appearance than either the Globe Danvers or Southport Globe varieties. These extra qualities always insure extra prices. GOLDEN BALL ONION. The color of the skin is between a golden and a rich brown, flesh of exquisite whiteness, mild, well-flavoredi and of unapproachable quality, and occupying the very first rank as afkeeping variety. Oz., 35c.; 4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.75; 2 lbs.,{$7.50; 5 Ibs., $17.50. ©) NAINA] IVORY BALL ONION. In size, shape and keeping qualities this variety is an exact counterpart of our Golden Ball. The skin and flesh, however, are of a pearly whiteness, and is just as easy to grow. We recommend it to market gardeners in preference to our Golden Ball, for the reason that white-skinned usually command a higher price than yellow. Oz., 40c.; 14 Ib., $1.00; Ib., $4.00; 2 lbs., $7.75; 5 lbs., $18.75. LAA BAAAAAAADAAAAAADALDAAAAAA AAADAAAA AA DADA A | ) \ ,\ ) \ iH N\A yall ARAN | WANN i iy y i \ % | Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. 29 yielded 1127 bushels per acre, from seed, netting the grower, at $1.20 per bushel, ee ———————————e $1352 40. AY ees Zz This new and handsome va- riety is a splendid type of the celebrated Spanish fancy onions, which are annually imported into the United States from Spain. The onions grown here quite rival the imported ones, in great beauty and enormous Size, weighing in many cases from three to four pounds each, one magnificent specimen sent in this season reached the enormous size and weight of five pounds and two ounces. We have received hundreds of testimonial letters from the growers, who all agree in pronouncing the Spanish King the largest, handsomest and most wonderful and profitable yellow variety they have ever grown.’ The outside skin is of a rich yellow color, while the flesh is white, and so sweet, mild and tender that they can be eaten raw like an apple. They bottom well, are free from stiff necks, and have pro- duced more bushels of marketable onions to the acre than any other variety known in America. The seed we offer this season is grown for us by a reliable Spanish grower, near Barcelona, Spain. EXTRA EARLY RED GLOBE ONION. As shown in our illustration, which is drawn from nature, the reader will see that this is a very handsome onion. It is a splendid new variety, maturing as early as our Extra Karly Flat Red, of a beautiful globe shape. skin-deep red, flesh mild, fine grained. tender, an agreeable flavor, an excellent keeper, and very desirable for early market. Oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; Ib.,5$2.25; 2 lbs., $4.25. Oz., 35c.; 1b., $3.50; 2 1bs., $6.50. YELLOW EGG ONION. past, have made a profitable thing out of it. well depicted in our illustration. and of very delicate, fine flavor. golden yellow. that they sell at sight in market, and where known are Its shape is The flesh is pure white The outside skin is a deep They are so very handsome and attractive preferred over all other warieties. We especially recom- mend this sort to market gardeners who sell their own pro- duce direct to the consumers, for experience proves that buyers prefer this sort to all others after they once become acquainted with it, owing to its unusual fine quality. Oz., 30c.; 14 1b., 90e.; lb., #4.00. Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. American Extra Early Pearl. All White Onions. This remarkable new onion is the earliest and best of all the white flat varieties, far surpassing Silver King, White Tripoli and other sorts in great size, thickness, rapid growth, bottoming and keeping qualities. It grows to enormous size and shape, as shown in our illustration above; of pearly white color, the outer skin having a most showy, waxy appear- ance, flesh of a pure snow white, and flavor so mild that it can be eaten like an apple. It grows with wonderful rapid- ity, reaching the first season, from seed, the enormous size of six to seven inches diameter, frequently weighing three to four pounds each, A splendid keeper, succeeding everywhere, and requiring only thin soil. Our seed of this wonderful variety is Philadelphia grown, and should not be confounded with a cheap, imported variety offered by some dealers as Silver White Etna. or Early Pearl, which is an entirely different onion, although somewhat resembling the American Extra Early Pearl in shape, being flatter, not as thick through, and it is vastly inferior in size and keeping qualities to the Genuine American Extra Early Pearl as grown and sold by us. Oz., 35¢.; 14 1b., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. For prices of American Extra Early Pearl Onion Sets see bottom of page 27. Extra Large ked Wethersfield Union. Onion growers who prefer the red varie- ties will find this a magnificent strain, far surpassing the ordinary Red Wethersfield in size, productiveness and keeping quali- ties. Itis of the finest form, skin deep pur- plish red, flesh purplish white, much finer grained than many of the red sorts. Immense crops of this onion are grown each season, from our seed, by some of the largest growers in the United States, who realize the very highest prices for their erops. Oz., 15e.; 14 \b., 60e¢.; lb., $1.75; 10 lbs. and over, $1.60 per Ib. AMERICAN EXTRA HARLY PEARL. S. T. Jongs, Cleveland, O., writes: ‘‘ Your American Extra Early Pearl Onion is a won- der. I have several specimens over four pounds in weight, measuring fifteen to twenty inches around. They are much earlier and surpass both Silver King and Pompeiiin size and beauty; don’t think their equal can be found.” EXTRA LARGE WETHERSFIELD G. W. DoAns, Fall City, Wis.,iwrites: *‘I was highly pleased with all the seeds pur- chased of you, but the Large Red Wethers- field Onions have no equal. They grow the largest I ever saw, and, without doubt, the ~ rey ue) EXTRA LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD ONION. best flavor. Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. 31 New White Russian Summer Lettuce. ef ae The Most Valuable of all Lettuces for the Market Gardener. In introducing this valuable new lettuce to our market garden friends, we do so with the perfect assurance that it is a genuine new sort of invaluable merit that has been planted by our- selves and by many of our most intelligent mar- : ket gardeners during the past two seasons. It is pre-eminently one of the best sorts to withstand = the extreme heat of ourlong, hotSummer months, = asit forms beautiful large, solid heads, without == showing the slightest disposition whatever to run to seed. The heads generally have to be cut before any seed-sta)k will appear. It is equally well adapted for early spring sowing. Of very 2 rapid growth, with few outer leaves; in colorit is # avery light green, being almost white, and forms avery large, solid head of the finest quality. All market gardeners who planted it last season were enthusiastic in its praise. This lettuce is so distinct that a casual observer could readily discover a single head of itin an acre of any other eee sort. Stock limited—order early. Oz.,40c.; 14 1b., NEW WHITE RUSSIAN SUMMER LETTUCE. $1.00; Ib., $4.00. Improved Yellow-Seeded Butter Lettuce. This valuable sort is, without doubt, one of the best for late spring or summer planting, producing fine large heads, very crisp and tender. It is of quicker growth and willstand the hot summer sun better than the Salamander. Ours is a decided improvement on the strain usually sold. Oz., 15c.; 14 Ib., 40e.; lb., $1.25. \\ vo Vi (| ae SALAMANDER LETTUCE, SALAMANDER LETTUCE. A standard and well-known variety for sowing during spring and summer, as it withstands the hottest summer heat without running to seed, and at the same time producing large, tender heads of delicious quality. Our stock is fully up to the standard, and will give the best of satisfaction. Oz., 15ec.; % lb., 40e.; Ib., $1.25. Improved Defiance Summer Lettuce. Among the few lettuces of merit recently introduced, we place this sort among the front rank of summer varieties for the market gardener. It produces a splendid large, solid head, of the cabbage type, remaining a long time in prime condition without going to seed. Itis of alight green color, fine quality, erisp, tender, and nearly every plant will make a fine, solid head in the hottest weather, when many other varieties will refuse even to grow. Oz., 15c.; 14 Ib., 50e¢.; Ib., $1.60. Livingston’s New Potato Leaf Tomato. Another fine new market tomato, remarkable for its great firmness, solidity and productiveness, and in this respect it is unequalled by any other variety. It isnamed Potato Leaf, in consequence of its having such avery peculiar leaf, being whole, not cut or serrated like the leaves of ordinary kinds. In this respect it resembles the Mikado or Turner Hybrid, but the fruit is smoother, equalling the old standards, Acme and Paragon, in this respect. Itis a second early, and is ever-bearing until killed by frost, and it takes a pretty sharp frost or two before the fruit is injured, being protected by the heavy leaves. It has a strong vine and resists the wind remarkably well; it is an excellent variety for growing on trellis or tying up to stakes. Market gardeners, give it a trial; it will stand the knoeks of a market wagon first rate, and give you better satisfaction than any of the older sorts. It has the Aeme color and is very prolific. =. LIVINGSTON’S POTATO LEAF TOMATO. Oz., 30¢.; 14 Ib., 75e.; Ib., $2.75. 32 Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. S$ ey G) BSlalS) Slee) (PSISIS) SISSIS) BISS[S) S/SISIS) S/S\SjS) BSS) Sandwich « Island « Salsify. DISS SSISS|S/SS1S SISOS) [SBS SLS/S1S) S/S[S/S) S/S} S[S/S1S) S/S S| S/S/S/Siojsie) (OYSTER PLANT. | This is an improved type of the old sort, the root being much thicker and heavier throughout. Oz., 20c.; lb., $2.00; 2 Ibs., $3.75. NEW UNION WHITE VALENTINE B AN. Perhaps no greater improvement in dwarf beans has ever been accomplished than in this variety. As its name implies, it is a complete union of all good qualities necessary to make a dwarf green-pod bean perfect. It is much earlier and of a dwarfer habit than the old White Valentine, the pods being rounder, smoother, plumper and more meaty and NE stringless. Among many others, it possesses the pecuney and valuable quality re VALENTINE See Pr Y Improved Mammoth ys NA OOS INCA longer than any other green-podded variety ; N exe together with its FA wWY Ss— ° ELS eS fx a) N extreme earliness— = Saat). ie ms EA being fit to pick in ee cooking condition thirty days from time of _germination—makes it an exceedingly valuable sort \j for the market gardener. | “> It also possesses another [| ‘important advantage that .should not be lost sight of, { ‘viz: The beans when ripe are pure white, thus en- abling a market gardener to ‘sell them as shelled beans | at a profitable figure in case he cannot sell them in the green state. We do not hesi- tate to recommend this new sort as unequalled in our en- tire list of beans. Qt., 30c.; '% peck, $1.00; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.) ; Shoe Peg Sugar Corn. This very excellent va- riety wasintroduced in 1870, and for many years was recognized as the sweetest ‘and choicest sort grown: we unfortunately lost the true stock and have been unable to offer it for some years. We now have a Wa stock actually better than : that first sent out, and rec- § ommend it as being a variety that will \v sell for higher prices wherever known YY than any other sort. The stalks are of 4s KY HITE ADRIAT | CG: UhGat te netsh without suckers, joints ¢& La “i a Hae : zj Short, and sometimes yield as many as #F> a DA Fe en ET lif five ears, well filled out. The kernel is ie small, v ery long, white and exceedingly tender, sweet and of a rich, juicy flavor that is not equalled by any other sort. In maturing it ismedium late. Weonly have it to offeron the ear. Each, 10ce.; 3 ears, 25c.; 18 ears, $1.00 White Adriatic Barletta Onion, This will be found a very valuable onion for pickling purposes or for selling loose by small measure. It is very early, maturing about three weeks earlier than | our New Queen or Extra Early Red. The The above are NATURAL SIZE onions when full-grown rarely exceec Specimens. ae teh a ieee ie ee ioe . z of the mildest flavor, and is of a delicate i The earliest and smallest onion silvery hue. The seed should be sown srown. as early as possible, and about as thickly as ordinary Silver Skin or Yellow Stras- = burg is sown for sets. Planted this way, it is enormously productive, and ' tt. Tiss hie eee oh ~t a Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. 33 NEW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE.—THE FINEST OF ALL EGG-PLANTS. NEW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE SMeeLA SIEM EGG-PIANY. The State of New Jersey supplies the North with the handsomest, largest and finest egg-plants grown in the United States. and it is from this State that one would naturally expect to secure the best seeds. This superior strain was brought to perfection by one of the most successful egg-plant growers in the State. Itisa decided improvement on the New York Large Purple in quality, size and great beauty. The plants are large and vigerous, leaves of a light green shade, fruit early, very large, oval and of a fine deep purple—never red nor yellow; flesh white, tender and of superior quality. Market gardeners and shippers will find this variety the very best in cultivation. Our seed is grown by the originator. PEt. 15e.; 0z., 60e.; 14 Ib., $1.50; Ib., $6.00. LEe’s Savoy CABBAGE. Market Gardeners’ Private Stock. This is unquestionably the best strain of Savoy Cabbage to be had anywhere to-day. The heads are large, of a very deep green color, very curly and sure to head, keeps well and retains its color until very late in the season. Every plant will produce a very hard head, and each head so perfect that they will nearly all be alike. Itis the best selling market variety we know of, owing to its unexceptionally fine quality and hand- some appearance. Every one whomarkets Savoy Cabbage should plant no other sort. % oz., 25e.; o7., 40¢.; 14 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $4.50; 2 Ibs., $8.00. American Perfection Prumhead Savoy Cabbage. While we do not recommend this as highly as our celebrated Lee’s Savoy, still it is a very choice and carefully selected strain of American stock, and will be found superior to that offered by any other seedsmen under this name. We have sold this strain for years with the most satisfactory results, and it will give good satisfac- - <= tion to any one who may plantit. Oz., 20¢e; %%4 SAVOY CABBAGE. FROM A PHOTOGRAPH. Ib., 65¢.; Ib., $2.25; 2 Ibs., $4.00, LEE’ Johnson & Stokes’ Specialties for Market Gardeners. yr WW) WE ) XS) ji i ‘ LSI 2 ~— | AGHUAOTOC' MeO OST (4 A 4 l} EARLY BONANZA SWEET CORN, = New Giant Italian Leck. We guarantee this to be the largest and finest leek in cultivation. It , is fully twice the size of the ordinary London leek, and much handsomer in , appearance. Like the Italian onions it is very mild and agreeable in Gy flavor, extremely hardy, and a fine keeper. All those who grew it last Y year were astonished at its large size and fine white appearance. We know of no leek as well adapted to market gardeners’ purposes as this valuable new sort. 14 1b., 50c.; Ib., $2.00. SS WWYp - ai Z i Ie Bs New Smooth Kohl Rabi. Our illustration gives, which is exceedingly accurate, such an excellent idea of this new variety that a description seems superfluous. It is only necessary to say, that it is the earliest, smoothest and shortest leayed, and best variety in cultivation for the market gardener. New Smooth White, oz., 30c.; Ib., $3.00; New Smooth Purple, oz., 30e.; Ib., $3.00. Early Bonanza Sweet Corn. An extra early variety, with ears as large as the Evergreen. This valuable new variety originated with an enterprising market gardener of this city, who has for a few years past astonished his brother gardeners by having in market several weeks ahead of any of them large, fine ears of sweet corn in great abundance, and for which he obtained almost fabulous prices, it having become quite celebrated for its great sweetness and fine quality, and was much sought after, even after other good varieties were coming in. He had always kept the seed in his own hands until, after great persuasion and at high cost, we obtained of him seed enough to plant a few acres. Our illus- tration was made from three perfect ears taken from a single stalk, and _ will give some idea of its wonderful productiveness. It is pronounced by all who have tested. its table qualities to be unequalled in rich, sugary flavor. Qt:, 25¢.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50. SS eee SSS This is the only genuine long standing spinach im- ported into this country, and was introduced by us seven years ago. It is undoubtedly the spinach for spring sowing, as it will stand fully fifteen days longer than any other before running to seed. We have often seen it stand so long that the leaves actually turned yellow before shooting to seed. The leaves are round, large, unusually thick, deeply curled, and of a fine dark-green color. Our stock is grown 2 , F " x in Holland especially for us. It is considered by many also : VY LESS SNe LA ERNN the best for fall sowing on account of its ability to stand the is AO winter better than any other sort. This variety is superior ye to the ordinary Long Standing offered in many catalogues. ‘Lh., 30e.; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.00; bush., $6.00. AMERICAN-ROUND SEEDED SAVOY, OR aS OOVisbDAltLEe. SPINACH Our stock of this well known sort is Pennsylvania grown -of 1888 crop, and inferior to none; we guarantee it to possess every important quality that makes this valuable sort so pop- ular. Itis a standard sort for early spring sowing, as wellas the most productive. This is the very best sort for early spring cutting, before the weather becomes warm. For late use, we recommend market gardeners to plant our Enkhui- zen Long Standing, owing to its slowness to “‘shoot’’ to seed ‘during warm weather. Lb., 25c.; 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $2.00; bush., $6.00. NEW MAMMOTH GREEN CURLED ENDIVE. ~ This very beautiful and valuable new sort was brought from Sweden and introduced and named by us two years ago for the first time. It is the wonder of all who have grown or saw it since then. A single plant, when full grown, will cover a space of twenty inches in diameter, the growth being very rapid and strong. The leaves are very crisp, numerous, broad, deeply serrated, beautifully curled in every stage of growth, and of a bright, lively green color, with a very small midrib, which is pure white, fleshy and tender. It is much hardier than any other sort, and will remain on the ground uninjured in this latitude, during the entire winter, if given a light covering of hay or straw the same as spinach. It is more tender, profit- able and salable than any other existing sort. We control the entire stock and it cannot be had from any other seedsman in America. i _ The growers mentioned below are a few of the many who had it last season and all say that it is the finest that grows: ’ George W. Barret, 17th and Lehigh Avenue, J. D. Gaulbert, Maiden Lane, Charles Dingas, Front and Westmoreland Streets, J. B. Hoffner, 50th and Market Streets, Fred. Riebel. Maiden Lane, Isaac Buzby, Front and Erie Avenue, Jacob Hoffner, 49th and Walnut Streets, John G. Ellenger, 50th and Walnut Streets, Charles Smith, Frankford. Oz., 25c.; 14 |b., 75e.; Ib., $2.75. A GOOD THING. Sios SSB Res * HOLT’S MAMMOTH SAGE. SEAS Seep 2 x SES ne Sg A valuable new variety of Ras Pact very large, strong growth (see illustration of leaf opposite), single plants cover a circular space of es sees ey : three feet in one season. Screens Perfectly hardy and a de- cided improvement on the ordinary sage, being much larger, stronger in flavor and superior in quality, never running toseed. 8 plants for 50c., LEAF OF HOLT’S MAMMOTH SAGE. 18 for $1.00. 36 Johnson & Stokes’ Market Gardeners’ Wholesale Price List. GENERAL LIST . OF P Hit apELPY >, ay ey” Leading Varieties . Below will be found a condensed list of leading sorts taken from our GARDEN AND Farm Manuat, to which we refer you for a complete description. The most prominent sorts we have had printed in heavy-faced type. The wholesale prices here quoted are based on customers paying delivery charges, when sent either by express or freight; but as our prices are very low, it will be found, even after paying delivery charges, customers will have received their supplies at exceedingly favorable rates. Whenever desired, we will send by mail, but when this is to be done postage must always be added at the rate of 8 cents per pound or 15 cents per quart for Beans and Peas, and 10 cents per quart for Sweet Corn. Seeds in packets and ounces, however, will be sent postage paid. Half pounds will be supplied at pound rates; half pecks at peck rates; half bushels at bushel rates. On varieties not herein quoted, we will allow a discount from retail prices as given in our GaRDEN AND Farm Manvat, of 30 per cent. on packets, 20 per cent. on ounces and 10 per cent. on seeds in bulk, by the pound or bushel. BEANS—DWARF OR SNAP- PHAS—Continued. Quart. Peck. Bush. SHORT VARIETIES. Quart. Peck. Bush. Horsford’s Market Garden, .... .$025 $150 $5 50 Improved Extra Early Red Valen- Blue Beauty,.......; Ciedser te tows 385 225 800 Le re esse ee cae iereel ac oman $0 25 $100 #4 00 Philadelphia Extra Early, ....... 15 90 3 2 Early Red Walentines 3.) 58 ue yes ee 20 100 340 McLean’s LittleGem,......... 25 125 500 Best of Ai Gy 5 MOR ui ae bias ak Pe Ba LEO, 5) CO) Extra Early Premium Gem, ...... 25) 125 500 HarlyiMohawik, 002 oi. Sees 20 100 3 40 Bliss’ American Wonder (True Stock), 30 160 600 Long Yellow Six Weeks,........ 20 100 3 40 Dwarf Golden Wax,.......... 05125 459 | > PAS. AN eee BARLY Wardwell’s Kidney Wax (New),... 35 175 600 Bliss Abonae 5 uneaties 50. ay Union White Valentine, | ¢-71/) 90. 075 6.00) | 71a eo at eae ee Bs oie : ae G r NOE aH ernie tins Wace aS Beane sie a a : yi : e McLean’s Blue Peter,......... 2 150 550 German Black Wax, or Butter, ... 25 125 475 Ce ena 9 8.8 89.849 66 = Ae : 5 Henderson’s New Bush Lima, per Oe Ses: Tel siiveren 556066000 5.0 a ee 4 = 7 D Sion fe \n/a) jehWe; fe ie 8) ‘6 ce aa 25¢e.; 5 pkts., $1.00; 12 pkts., Pride of the Market, ......... 380 175 650 Royal Dwarf, or White Kidney, .... 20 100 375 ue Taree PO anes te 28 at Oe ug White mViarrowa caw soe ek ane ee 20 100 375 eis inde cae al ae ie ea a ; ei s ne ; Hy Culbirid, inet eSieeee Mu PSenCes a BrolimicwMe ees As oes vac ee Ae ae ate 20 110 400 Dwarf Blue Imperial, ........ 200 2100 400 POLE, ORRUNNING BEANS. Mammoth Podded Marrow (New), . 35 225 800 King of the Garden Lima, ...... 40 250 900 Royal Dwarf White Marrowfat,..... 15 60 2 2 Large White Lima,.......... 85 2 255 S00 Large White Marrowfat, ........ 15 60 200 Salem Mammoth Lima, ....... 40 250 900 Black Bye Marrowfat,s << +. 040. «ss 15 50. 17% Early Green Cluster, ......... 40 250 CORN.—_SWEET OR SUGAR. Early Golden Cluster Wax, ..... 5 eee abe Wax Flageolet, one of re Burlington Hybrid Sweet Corn (New), 40 2 50 the finest aoc neon 407 2/50) 4:900 | RODE WCEES 2/70 - 1 7h lt eee ae SD hee Dreer’s Improved Lima, ....... 3 225 8 50 NC OLY iia OPN MGAMR agi ch camry trie 20/1 OOS (90) Jersey Extra Early Lima (New),. . . 50 300 1100 ay mew metus i (Hine) 5 ly aeons 20) ee Dutch’ CasevK nite. Ve ess 9. ee oes 30 150 500 Ctosby/s/ xtra Barly) = 1 2): Po Site) eee oe Early Bonanza (New),......... 2 125 4 50 PHAS.—EXTRA EARLY VA- Stabler’s Extra Early, ........ 20 100 350 RIETIES. Perry's Hybrid Extra Harly, «9:4 ¢ 7 20.-1,00 #3700 Johnson & Stokes’ Extra Early, .. . 25 100: 4 00 Shakers’ Early, ......5.0.2:s8e-6 : 20 1:00 375 Extra Early Hancock, ........ 20 100 400 Early Minnesota, ....... piliet Ne Avene Gan IeLO 90 3 25 Hureka tixtra Marly, 2s. bens) cn scoals 20 100 -3 50 Karly Red Cob (New), -........ 20 100 350 Cleveland’s Alaska (True Stock),... 25 125. 500 Barly, Mammoth, i) 1.) cre ie lst shtcme tenons 20 100 350 Birst/andiBeste eth ma eID 90°) 8.25. LO Barly ieiumple yi eee +++ 20 100 350 Johnson & Stokes’ Market Gardeners’ Wholesale Price List. at CORN, SW EET— Continued. Quart. Peck. Bush. | COLLARDS. loz. 1lb. 2lbs. Early Large Eight-Rowed,:..... $0 15 $090 $3 25 True Georgia, orSouthern,. .... .90 15 $110 $200 Adams’ Extra Kany, ape vinchatt et vat) et me 15 90 e 25 CABBAGE. pentase Fig bree (New), / 0-92 2 =) =). = S ey : = Johnson & Stokes’ Wonderful (Nov- Siowelln PWerereeD, ..-..-s +. ). + 15 75> 250 Ity), see our ‘‘ Gard and F: Potter’s Excelsior,or Squantum, .. 1 £003 50 i og es a pet Sra gee = ¥ zs Waraale? page 40, 62 oOo nn eee 24. 2505 .5:00 7 PE Sa ees oP ee 15 90 300 i ores = Lar . = : ¢ e Johnson & Stokes’ Earliest, ..... 30° «~§-3:50). 6 50 a ee |? oe eB 5 S05 ee Selected Early Jersey Wakefield,.. 2 275 5 ARTICHOKE. New Large Early Jersey Wakefield,. 30 300 575 i oe i Db. 2 Ibs. Johnson & Stokes’ Market Garden- Large Green Globe Seed, ........ $0 20 $2 25 Gree. 2 Nowelig nee our < Garden ASPARAGUS and Farm Manual,” pages 16 and 17; Barr’s Se a ale Mammoth. (See oz., $1.25; % lb., 4.00. our *“‘Garden and Farm Manual.” Early Drumhead (Extra Stock),... . 20 225 40 page 20.) 5Slbs.,$5.00,...... ¥ Sold 14'2a G2) 25 All-Seasons Cabbage.......... 3 300 575 Barr’s Philadelphia Mennothy. i Fottler’s Improved Flat Brunswick, 20 225 400 year old roots, per 1,000, $5.00; 2 year marly Wiat Dutelhse-2. 2.25 26... Ip 225 ~400 old roots, per 1,000, $6.00. Selected Early Summer, ....... 25) 25 - = p25 | PAIRPeCLOs 1S: Po-00" <2) 2. 5 |. +e : 1p ioe S25 Early Winningstadt (Prussian Prize Palmetto, 2 year old roots, per 1,000, $6.50 SSO CHS) For atpeetetl phe tal igi Paibo ery tel ol 20° 200" 4°75 Conover’s Colossal, 5 lbs., $1.75, ... 5 40 7D Johnson & Stokes’ Premium Flat Conover’s Colossal, 1 year old roots, DGC ay eed ea eet oe 1 lyb0F 2°75 per 1,000, $4.50; 2 year old roots, per Prize Large Late Drumhead, .... 15 150 275 1,000, $5.00. Bridgeport Drumhead,........ 30 300 5 50 -= Surnecheaady ecw ot ee ir er ee wee este. 2080 2°25 400 BaETs. ; : Diamond Winter (New, very fine), see Mitchell’s Perfected Earliest Dark Sey cee a we ene ae SIVEUMICS By oo MW chicg Geen Bake 7) 68 00 Red Turnip (New, the best early), 4 : Early Bleichfield Giant, ...... . 20 250 450 5 Ibs., $5.00, 10) 125 e225 Fash StSiakie Mow dtatchicns i ms z ohnson oke ew atchless New Early miclapse (True), 10 Ibs., $9.00 a) 60 110 FRESE Taye eo eet Gee % 275 500 ae nan Sood Funep lbs New Short Stem Late Drumhead,.. 30 275 5 00 a aries = ep cleaten 5 30 90 | Marblehead Mammoth, ....... 15 150 275 Lentz’s Early Blood Turnip, .... . 5 2 110 Lee’s Savoy (New, very fine), see Barly Bassano, -.-----+-+-+-- Dt BO. gp 98 Specmiliese = 0 cates oe 8 40 450 800 Early Blood Turnip Improved, oar ee 5 50 90 American Perfection Drumhead Bastian’s oe Early Turnip, per Savoy (Fine Stock),..... ar the 200 22 400 2 ene SSE vege echeges So tes Ba Red Dutch Erfurt, .......... 20 200 New, the : best sort for second early), 5 lbs., CARROT. em ee Ko. ole i 10 7 125 Ox-heart, or Guerande,........ 10 100 190 Dewing’s Extra Early Blood Turnip, nia te! cai Horn Foreing, ... . 10 905 1675 arly Searle Horns sis ads 3) sd. 10 80 1 50 rane.’ Mem ane ‘Restwery ; 4 pasate ara ae Scarlet, Pointed- OOCCOAS Te oe Oe od wielo veers Foy 10 80 150 ae ere as ea ae Rubicon Half-Long (New and very dark color. A valuable new sort,. . 10)\- 1:00. 1.% fie), See Speriatiies = = 15 150 250 Philadelphia Perfection Half Long, Half-Long Red Nantes (stump-rooted) — 10 90 mlea pesperk S00) Se. ae 5 50 90 New Saint Vallery, or Intermediate, 10 90 175 Semetigot Bed) 02. ce 5 45 80 Nichols’ Improved Long Orange Se Ue a ee ee Bea = £0 tLe Mare ee acer ee ae Long Orange (Improved),....... 10 60 100 MANGEL WURZEL AND Improved Danvers Half-Long, ... 10 75 140 eae re CAULIFLOWER. Chirk Castle Mammoth (New), see our : Pkt. Oz. YD. “Garden and Farm Manual, a3 page Gilt Edge Early Snowball... 2 $0 20 $3 25 $12 00 Porm SEND) eect eects ote a. 5b 123 295 Johnson & Stokes’ Early Alabaster Carter’s WEicasivotls Prize Long Red, Th et te ene Oe A ae ee Ae 30 600 2200 SESE eT EOUS ere ck 2, tot ctw Sas oe 5 35 Rs Johnson & Stoker Selected Early Lane’s Improved Imperial Sugar, 5 Dwarf Erfurt, . te ee ee 20 325 1200 LESS. ALL Oe ge ae ee 5 50 90 Lenormand’sShortStem, .........: 10 Ted ee De Dey Vilmorin’s Improved White Sugar, 5 lbs., Large Late Algiers, .. . .): - 10 (2 V0 es ON AB ae Ee nn eee 5 50 9 | CRLERY. New Golden Yellow Mammoth, 5 ea 1 oz. 1lb. 2 Ibs ieee aes Sear ee, Lick e's Boo blo White Plume (Selected Stock),. . . . .$0 30 $400 $7 00 New Kinver Yellow Globe, 5 lbs., $1.75, 5) 40 715) MCW UEROSeS te, Pe he ceths Pin date MNS 2° 2°75 Mourgived. 5 lbs, $125, 0). = so). ce 2 55 Sandringham Dwarf White, ..... DO et OO S75 Golden Tankard, 5 lIbs., $1.50, . . . . . 5 35 65 Kalamazoo Broad Ribbed (New and Yellow Ovoid, 5 Ibs., $1.75,....... 5 40 7 Very Fine), see Specialties, ..... 30) 3 155 700 Golden Globe, 5 Ibs., $1.50, ....... 5 35. «65 Johnson & Stokes’ Golden Self- Silesian, or White Sugar, 5 Ibs., $1.25, 5 30 5D Blanching (New). See page 33 of Carter’s Champion Warden Orange our “Garden and Farm Manual,’ . -60 7 00 Gisbes> ibs. $2.00,> 5-2 «2+: 2. F 5 50 90 Dwarf Golden Heart,.... .... 20 225 400 Crawtord’s. Half Dwarf, ..... ae! 20 22 400 BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Béston Markets) 3 \0.0.0 5 ce. . C20: 295 4°00 LEGA REC aga Sa ee 5 | 50 Giant White Solid) (42.2, <2. s- eee! 20 be eon See 38 Johnson & Stokes’ Market Gardeners’ Wholesale Price List. CELERIAC. loz. 1. 2s. | MBLON—Continued. loz, 11b. 2lbs. Apple-Shaped, ...... ....-. 20 $1 65 EmeraldGem, ............- $0 10 $100 $1 75 Extra Large Smooth Prague, 20 2-50 Princess (New), see page 41, our ‘‘Garden Erfurt Giant (New) .......... 35 «63:50 and Farm Manual for 1889,”..... 25 250 4 50 CORN SALAD. Miller Cream NIG W)F ta Ro eek or felts TS%! WSO 2ea Large-Seeded Broad-Leaved, 10 lbs., Netted Pineapple, 5 Ibs., $2.00, . Se Lage 5 50 95- GS:50i., sai). seen ere ee Ae eee ee 5 50 $0 80 Nee Montreal Market, 5 lbs., io. ee PANT Ose fepheh seen cube aes Mev or yte, ao kte) eMaleuen es we 7 CRESS. i Baltimore, 5 lbs., $2.75, ........ 10 TO 920} Extra Curled Pepper, ...--- +... De nd ines ne ees itis, SHIGA. oh ae ee (en kee Sal CMR ane an gt e feta 803906 9 | Casaba, or Persian, 5 Ibs., $2.75,.. 6. « 10, 65). 1 20a CUCUMBER. Hackensack, 5 lbs., $2.75, .. 2... 10 | 70. etgso New Evergreen White Spine, i). 2a) ) 2D New Banana, ....... eo 15 1/952 oa Jersey Extra Early Prolific Pickle ; MELON, WATER é (New, 2s Meee Sue sn, aL al eo Seite ee Johnson’s New Christmas,...... 10 125 2 20 Nichol’s Medium Green: Sngeleee erst aes 10 a 1 50 Sto Recumermmriy. fe) te ; 1b 125 2% Early Frame, or Short Green,...... 10 70 125 Nannon Gr Manatee 10 80 150 CURSE NEMO Goo 88 Gg eb lal en cde 10 0-1 2 |" Improved Mountain Sweet, 5 Ibs: $2.00, 5. 50 )mrg0 Improved Early White Spine, .... 10 60 110 Mammoth Iron-Clad, 5 lbs., $2.50, . . 10 60 110 Brome Gre cur Key, the M02 78) 11 40" | aioridaskiavoriten ©) 1. i.) aioameco mnie improved Lone Green) i (texsey, Green and Gold (New), ........ 15) 150) 275 LOST e og GeCUne a maior pb! x © eC py New Seminole,............-. 15 75 3 40 Small;Gherkin, or Burr, ./.... ..:: ey LOR) BD PrideotGcorgiay .' . a aed eee 10 65 110 ENDIVE. Kolb Gem, 5 Ibs., $2.50,....... .g>) ABE Ob caliente Greeni@urledrga te wxcpaee tine eu een: 15) 50 2575 Icing Light, 5lbs., $2.50, .-...... : 5 60 110 White Curled Large Leaved, RY Bs Early California, or Odella, 5 lbs., Mammoth Green Curled. New and GO’ OME Dei CIS ko cn, A 5, ee 5 50 90 very large, the best yet introduced, .- 20 9 20). 0925 The Boss, 5 Ibs., $2. 50, . BS Aas, Un ae 5 60 110 EGG-PLANT. ScalyBarksvasmen smoke o3m «1 owedses ae 5 60 110 New York Improved Large Purple,. 40 4 25 Cuban Queen, 5 lbs., $3.00,. ..... 65. 10 70 130 New Jersey Improved Large Purple, Dark Icing, 5 lbs., $2.50, .......-. 5) 60 1106 the finest of all Egg-Plants, 60 6 00 Jersey Blue, 5 lbs., $2.50, ....... 10 65 1 20 KALE. Georgia Gypsy, or Rattlesnake, 5 lbs., Dwarf Green Curled Scotch,. .... 10 60 1 00 ASOD a) a MOSS CaO ° 10 65 1 20 Norfolk Green Curled Scotch, ..... 10 60 100 | MUSHROOM SPAWN. ; SiberlaniCurled airy oy aicy acme ae ene 10 60 1 00 English Miltrack, Dozen Bricks, $1.25. New Imperial (Long Standing), . . 1 72 1 40 French, 2 lb. boxes, each, 70c, KOHL RABI. OKRA. New Smooth White, Wery Short New White Velvet, ........ ors. LD. Soa as: Leaved, see Specialties, .... . 30 «3 00 Improved Dwarf Prolific, ...... 5 60 100 New Smooth Purple, Very Short MyereGreen, ho. 4 elas 5 50 90 Leaved, see Specialties, ..... . 30) 3 00 PARSNIP. Early White Vienna, Short-Leaved,. . Mey aL 7s) Ideal Hollow Crown (New), ....- - 10 70 +130 Early Purple Vienna, Short-Leaved, 20. 200 Large Sugar,......... (8 ae 5 50 90 _ LEEK. | ONION SEED. New Giant Italian, thelargestand best 20 200 3 75 _ Extra Early Red:Flat, ........ 15 150 275 American, very large size,....... Oil Zon 22s Extra Early Red Globe, ....... 20 2 Ondo UCT METS 0 5 8 3 28 10 E00 ise Extra Red Wethersfield, 10 lbs.,$16.00 15 175 $25 Dango MAN ETOCS RONG io ts aan a) nD TDS 2408) Round Yellow Danvers, ....... 1 150 27 LETTUCE. Philadelphia Yellow Globe Danvers, New White Russian Summer.. . 40 4 00 LOM DSH $14,005)... cee ae 1G) A GO) 17/5 New White Peach, ..... sold out. Philadelphia Yellow Strasburg, or California All-Heart (Novelty), see Dutch, 10 Ibs.. $14.00, ........ 15) 50) 572490: page 2, Johnson & Stokes’ *‘ Garden Southport, Large Yellow Globe, « 20-5 QhO0 NESS ais. and Farm Manual for 1889,” . . . . . 40 4 00 Southport, Large White Globe,..... 25 275 540 Dutch Butter, Philadelphia grown, 15 150 275 Southport, Large Red Globe, ...... 20 175. -3)40 White Butter, Philadelphia grown, LO) a 2h ee e240) Philadelphia White, or Silver Skin, 25) 225) 4a) improved Hanson, . 15 120 225 Extra Early Pearl, Philadelphiagrown 35 350 6 50 Improved Defiance Summer (New), Golden Ball (New , see Specialties, .. 35 375 7 50 see Specialties, .-.-.-...... 15 160 3 00 Ivory Ball (New), see Specialties, ... 40 400 7 75 New Oak-Leaved, .......... 15 1:25" "2 25 White Adriatic Barletta (New), see Black Seeded Simpson, ....... is) ys) Specialties, 0.4). neces ieee 35 3875 7 00 Salamanders. (oo jet, ee ee ees Noy 1k DA) 5s RediBermuda, |. i.-< ee ec eee 20 165 325 Improved Yellow-Seeded Butter,.. 15 125 225 Giant Rocca," .\.\..) cing see ee ee ees 15. 140.5275 Large White Passion (New), ..... 15) 1 75 3) Giant White Italian Tripoli,....... 20 175 340 Silver Ball, fee. ere volt cel 0c helae aera May dO da) Newievellow Ege: fiche cb eu iedee caine 30 300 MELON, MUSE. Spanish King, . . .)... sf. .a45 60208 ¢ 435 - 8°50. 46"50 New Osage, see Specialties, 40 400 SilversKaune <7." .) cuisine eee meer ie 25 260 500 Golden Gem, 5 lbs. $2.50, 5 60 110 | ONION SHTS. Extra Early Prize Jenny Lind, 5 Ibs., Prices variable. Will quote by letter on application. S20 Mia, ewe Wage esheets 5 60 1 00 Peck. Bush. New Early Hackensack, 5 ines " $4. 05, LO 00 aa 75 White, or Silver Skin,..... C . $1 25 $4 50 Champion Market (New’, ...... As) IE Pay B15) Wellow Wanwvers, 7.5) 1s) cue lee velo es eh LU OUM onal) 4 : : Johnson & Stokes’ Market Gardeners’ Wholesale Price List. ONION SETS—Continued. Peck. Bush. NO WASULASDUEO bcc) cleuisic cis «+ + $1 00 $8 50 HixtrawarlysRed, «+. > « sold out PARSLEY. OZ aloe els: Dwar xtra Curleds payee heise 6 6 eo $0 10 $0 €0 ¥1 50 MoubleiCurleds seine eeicch es Seen es cools 10 CORSO Market Gardeners’ Best, see Special- VG Semprets iar hoy Sec eeaishs ch ticrstey 40 7 50 90 50 90 2 00 80 2 00 3 25 3 50 a 7 1 50 3 00 40 Johnson & Stokes’ Market Gardeners’ Wholesale Price List. pus id yP \ \CSEEDSMEN Z4\\ \ ‘\\\\ = ae PURE PARIS GREEN. That which we handle is of the finest grade and warranted as represented, put up in tin packages. 1 Ib., 25c.; 5 lbs., $1.10; 10 lbs., $2.00; 14 Ibs., $2.75; 23 lbs., $5.40. NOVA SCOTIA LAND PLASTER. Our plaster is perfectly dry and in the,best mechanical condition. 200-lb. bag, 90c.; ton, $8.50. TWINE FOR TYING TRUCK. JUTE. One, two, three or four-ply each, 60c. per bag of 5 lbs.; barrel of E_—_Ho ga about 100 lbs., $9.50. : = Ne S) LAs ) FLAX. Two-ply, usually used for roping onions, $1.00 per bag of 5 Ibs. BY JOHNS PH xX CUTTON. For tying herbs, very fine and soft, $1.00 per bag of 5 Ibs.; for tying beets, radishes,fetc., 90c. per bag of 5 lbs.; for tying celery this twine is a little coarser than that used for tying beets or radishes, $1.00 per bag of 5 Ibs. j wh = DSL AAU) Ny pV Way iy lV | Ara Re urd ~S 4 i | 7 SON <> <4 i GE uf Wa Ud [- AW Qe: See\\\ \ Ne Yj 2 AY TU \\ —<— Es Tipp = n implement long needed. It is the best one-horse plow ever introduced, and market gardeners who have used it one season would not do without it for ten times its cost if they eould not get another. It has a very high curved iron standard, enabling it to plow under stubble, vines, weeds, etc., without choking, better than any other plow made. _ It will scour in all soils. and is gu ywanteed to work as represented, or money refunded. Purchasers of the Boss Plow actually get four plows for the price of one. The No. 2% (which is full size) moldboard can be taken* off and the plow used for ‘‘throwing’’ out carrots, parsnips, foeets, salsify, celery, etc., which is a very valuable feature, as roots can be taken out five times faster this way than by digging them out in the old manner. The No. 2 moldboard is smaller than No. 24%, and can be used where it is desirable to turn narrow furrows, and for making deep, narrow furrows for planting seeds, plants, ete. The No. 3 moldboard is smaller than No. 2, and is used for similar purposes. No. lis a double moldboard, used for opening furrows and hilling up, and can be attached to the Standard by removing the share and moldboard, this is sold extra. Price, $1.50. NO MARKET GARDENER SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. Price, with three different size moldboards and two shares, including those on the plow, $6.00. TOBACCO DUST OR SNUFF. Tobacco dust or snuff is now largely and successfully used by market gardeners to destroy the louse on lettuce, cabbage plants, ete., and is found to answer the purpose better than anything else. 5 lbs., 25¢.; 25 lbs., $1.00; barrels containing 100 Ibs., $3.00 each. RAPHIA FOR TYINC,. Large asparagus growers find this fibre to give better satisfaction for tving asparagus than anything else they can get. it is light, strong, neat, durable and cheaper than any other tying material. Lb., 20c.;in quantities of 100 lbs. and up- «wards, special prices will be given upon application. i SALT FOR FERTILIZINC. Our salt is very rich in potash, and will be found an excellent fertilizer for asparagus, ete. Sack of 200 Ibs., 90c.; ton, $8.00. Johnson & Stokes’ Market Gardeners’ Wholesale Price List. 41 McGEE]CULTIVATOR. McGEE HAND CULTIVATOR, Complete, with all Attachments shown_above,2$6.00. SS SS fi: || | ih SS —<—<——S << PLANET JR.” Double-Wheel Hoe, Cullivator, Rake and Plow Combined. $6.50. GEM OF THE GARDEN Hand Wheel, Hoe and Cultivator. ty) This implement is offered to gardeners y and others with the assurance that it is the yyy most effective and convenient tool of the kind yet invented. The wheels and handles are both adjustable in height, while the frame is so slotted that the hoes, teeth and plows can be set in almost J tj}. any position or angle. It is sold with the privi- thy a lege of returning if not found entirely satisfactory. g ty . Fig. 1 are parts belonging to Double-Wheel Gem. Single-Wheel, $4.00; Double-Wheel, $4.50. Fig. 2 is a landside plow;; fits either the Single or Double-Wheel Gem, making either a superi- or hand plow. 75c. “PLANET JR.” Single-Wheel Hoe, Rake and Plow Combined, $5.00. > Circulars contain- ¢ >ing Detailed Descrip- ¢ - tion of these Imple-¢ ~ ments will be Mailed ¢ > Free to all who apply. ¢ =i pe ey Set Td en ee gr THE NEW MODEL SEED DRILL. sary to refer to any table of reference. The Cut- Off.—The flow of the seed can be instantly stopped by a swinging cut-off, conveniently operated by a cord and ring on handle. This cut-off prevents all loss of seed at end of rows, and its swinging or gravity form will be found far preferable to one that slides under, as it cannot be jammed by the falling seed. Price, $7.50. eS = SS —SS== Peis a DIAMOND TOOTH HARROW. Diamond Tooth Harrow and Cultivator =! Is without question the most useful, valuable and efficient tool for market gardeners and farmers that has yet been introduced. The teeth are of steel, diamond-shaped, forged at one end and much smaller and twice as numerous as in all other harrows, thus making it far more valuable than any other similar tool for culti- ee vating plants when they are small. Wealso furnish, when desired, ~ — a special standard for attaching to middle bar of the frame, as shown in.cut, which will be found invaluable for clearing out weeds between the rows. Price: Without sweep and standard, - $4.50 ; with standard and fifteen-inch sweep, $5.50. Wheel to go on front, 75c. extra. “TEWEL" DOUBLE-WHEEL HOE, CULTIVATOR AND PLOWS COMBINED, The “ JEWEL.” is capable of being quickly adjusted in depth or width of working or height of handles. As shown in cut, it is provided with four slender stirring teeth, eacn one made of one piece of steel, unexcelled for thorough work, especially in hard soil Bee pair of curved side hoes, particularly intended for use among small plants; also a pair 0 plows for throwing to or from the row or for opening furrows. The standards of these hoes and plows are ot malleable and wrought iron. The entire frame is made of malleable iron, the handles of wood making it an ex- ceeding light and strong tool, and one pleasant to handle as well. It is carefully made, handsomely finished, and weighs but twenty-two pounds. Price, $5.00. IRON AGE HORSE CULTIVATOR. i Plain Gultivator®.- «cewete ee ee oor be hl. o fomesne <6 POLOO AY Horse Hoe, complete, with No. 68 teeth, Sweep, five 144-inch teeth, with Wheel and Leveller,. . . . 5.50 34 ny a ah TE tet Ss oe +h : ‘ cD oe a = a5 bat = = a at a es I sf 3 “ ae be is, i Ri > rae" 2 a NEW MODEL SEED DRILL. Adjustable Weeders, per pair,. .... sities alse cetueae oetclOU We also carry a full line of Extras and Attachments S: ; of the ‘‘ Iron Age” Cultivators. ““ JEWEL’’ DOUBLE-WHEEL HOF, CULTIVATOR AND PLOWS COMBINED. “TRON AGE’’ HORSE CULTIVATOR. PLANET JR. STEEL HORSE HOE AND Hand and Horse. :