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INDEX of P. S. COMPANY’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE for 1896. 


VEGETABLE SEEDS. PAGE 
Be a SUP ale ee ere re pores or Vetches.2..:.22:.5 see 57 
| Peppers cto ee tee ee eden ild Rice... ee 

Artichoke Seeds) tees 23 Patrice pW tae Ne 13, 14, 15 Winter Wheat adic ig 

Roots.......... creeeeenenes secs J3 | Pumpkin yey oe ee 45 ee 

Asparagus peods cess seeeteeeeeeeceeaees ee Radish te. ae 46, 47, 48 FLOWER SEEDS. 

UIE) ctacpeceseastorboaso ics RRADC sith ee he es eee Aes 48 : 

‘Beans, Pinelish =. eis. tees 19 Boback Saag. ea Se Tats Ag | Collections et aoe 59 
“< Dwari.or Bush... 18 6c Sata ieee sees Cae 53 | Annuals, \ 60—70 
Ss NaS Wis) ol By cae eee eee LT '\Rutabagar 0. ee eee a 5)| Blennialls 59) ag nee 
‘¢ Pole or Running....... ...... 19| Salsify or Oyster Plant........ ... . 44 | Climbing Plants ..........-...-- 70, 71 
See Pole yma eee 19 | Savoy Cabbage... a, 97 | Everlasting Flowers................- ... 72 

BOO ti.nn---e--- cseeeesecensssetscs cosceecceneeeeeeeeeee OA | pi ACW coocts en eceee once pie ee (1 Ag)| ASCs eee ee eee 9 

Broccoli: aes eee 23) Sqgashe ee ne Gael Ag weet Peas eee ee 8 

Brussels Sprouts .. .. ............ 0. 3\Sugar Beet... .00.. 52, 53 Ornamental Grasses... ..........-.....-- 72 

Cabbage aaaserdcoss deseco9550¢ 3, 25, 26, aul Sweet Herbs GE ered ae UNG Silty RNIN 49 Seeds for Perennials sceoce eA 13, 74 

Cardoon’:..02).200 ey |) oes BO NT ObACCO Re ee er eae 4g | Carnation Seed.........--.-.----+:sscccesnee 73 

Carrot ee eee es ee 29N Tomato. se 6, 50, 51 Seeds for Green House 

enone BN ee ead ats eS ae Turnipsite eee een 51, 52, 53 Plants. .20.2:.2...c2ceeeeeee 74, 7 
CCU ay eee eee ee 

Chicory, 23 cena Pee eee 28 BIRD SEED 

Roe cea SoS CE SEL eeu ce accac ce aaots al iB Lae NIE e. Page cick ee 57 
Oe ee a ae a Discount on Seedsin Packets 17,59 
sie Pop Sek ua alaescecduccsueweancessessre ease 11 How to make a Hot Bed.............. 16 TREE FRUIT AND HEDGE 
ae pupae or eee reRGt ane ee a SEEDS 
oe weet Foddev................... : 

can pas Siete eotats footer s ee hae FIELD ee PAGE oeeccicoeettieees seer 57 
ress and Water Cress.................. falta Glover. ee 

Cucumbe? ..............:s0e ce cee I; 32) Beans, phic] des sier eo eee 56 SUMMER FLOWERING 

ANGE OM ee coe ee et eee 32 | Bermuda Grass Seeds .....-..20..-200-- 54 BULBS, Etc. 

dys] Bal FN 01 Ree elas ema er ia ae ae Sailtbuekwheate 2 .7...s- eee ear ee 06 | Pages i: k oe 165-40 

ESN Iy CNG ee ene es a ae 33 | Broom Corn........... CIN ARO aee 56 

Grane soe steak ce ee Pees et 53 pCane Seed ce. tues ee ee ees 56 INSECT DESTROYERS. 

HST DGS COC eee are ue ee eee Le, 49 Clover Seed settee 04 

Horse Radish pee Rien er ee FSitCor, miclds 2 ee iO), ol Slug Shot....20....:2.. 80 

Kalevor (Borecoles =.) 2 33)" COW Pea oe we ear oe 6 

Tea Se eee eet 38 i late Dea.” oc ans 57; SEED DRILLS AND GAR- 

Wee eg) Baer oes ee ao aye ee Grass acd A ee 54, nee DEN TOOLS, Etc. 

WettuCG.:c se bate eee ; Lawn Grass Seed................ Le 

Mangel Wurtzel.....................52, 53 | Lupins ... Oi Laas Seed Bs oe rl EY 

IMS rinnta a te Weer eee eee ieee are Aten acne 37| Pasture Grass Seed Mixtures.... 55 éc Hand Cultivaloranel 79 

Melon, Musk...................... Di OOO | ea MUtS ane ee en D3 a Horse Hoes, Ete 30 
66 Walter. eee + 5) 6, Sul eas ga Rield wees wae iced BU Wt os Horse Hoc; Eee 

Mushroom Spawn........... Bey oes oui |) ee Cowsor, Southern 56 Cahoon’s Geed Sowers ae 30) 

I ES] 2 0 Ie eames Be eRe Saree Sila ROUATOCS: nc. eioeeeee or eee 18, 14, 15 | are Tray 30 

Nasturtium: 2.622 te as Rape, Dwarf Essex.................. S| eae Wonder aor xe 80 

Okra ior Gumbo es ..2.22 <2 case Sanfoin or Esparsette.................. 54. | PANG  COGGT eal 

Onion Seed........ we 40, 41, 42, 23 Seed Grain, Barley Se Ret 12 POULTRY SUPPLIES. 

OI OTN SOUS sot ree oes ies eee ee: 43 Oats... “19 

WArsley cienk te! ee eee eee 44 oe Rive seer eens {(O)|| aera reer 3d page cover. 

Parsnip set eae ee - og WiheaGst see 12 

Re anU tS. eee ae Sweet Potatoes ...... ....... .... ary 15 FERTILIZERS. 

Peas, Garden... ped ay Call apap 23 Sunflower Seed...........-:: -. ...57| Pages..........-. 58 and 3d page cover. 


Plant Seed Company Publish the following Catalogues during the 
Year, which will be Mailed free upon application. 


Plant Seed Company’s Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue and Price List of Field, Grass, 
Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Seed Corn, Seed Grain, Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets, Garden Seed Drills, | 
Cultivators, etc., is published about January 1st, every year, and will be mailed free to all applicants. 

Plant Seed Company’s Descriptive Catalogue, in German, ready January ist, and mailed free 


to all applicants. 


Plant Seed Company’s Wholesale Market Gardeners’ Price List, containing special prices of 
Vegetable Seeds to Market Gardeners and large buyers of Seeds, ready January ist, and mailed to 
Market Gardeners and Truckers upon application. 

Plant Seed Company’s Seed Wheat List, ready September ist, and mailed free upon 


application. 


Plant Seed Company’s Price List of Dutch Bulbs, ready in September, and mailed free to all 


applicants. 


: LITTLE & BECKER PRINTING CO. 


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ALFRED PLANT, GEORGE URQUHART, FRED. S. PLANT, 
i President. Vice-President. Secretary. 


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PLANT SEED CormpPaANY, 


812 and 814 N. Fourth and 815 and 817 N. Third Sts., 


WAREHOUSE: 
802 and 804 North Main Street. 
St. Louis, January 2, 1896. 


TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS: 


The Fiftieth Anniversary of our business, which we celebrated last year, has passed, and in 
presenting you with our Fifty-first Annual Catalogue we take the opportunity to thank our friends 
and customers for the many testimonials and congratulations we received from near and far on this 
eventful occasion. 

It is with pleasure that we review our efforts of the past fifty years in distributing seeds of all 
varieties into thousands of homes in all the sections of this country, but more particularly in the 
South, the West and the Southwest. 

Standing, as we do, on the threshold of another business year, we look for further favors from 
you, and hope to be entrusted with your orders again, and hope that by careful attention to them 
we will be able to retain the pleasing relations for many yearsto come. We have received a large num- 
ber of testimonials from our patrons speaking in the highest terms of the satisfactory quality of our 
Seeds, which testimonials are extremely gratifying, and realizing that this is the direct result of our 
unceasing efforts to please our patrons, we assure them that it shall be our constant and unceasing aim 
to maintain this prestige, and all that a careful vigilance in our business can do to secure this end 
shall be done. 

In a business so extended as ours, in the bustle and rush of a busy season, it is impossible but 
that mistakes will sometimes occur. When such is the case, we earnestly request that any errors in 
the execution of an order, or any cause for complaint, shall be immediately reported, as it is our aim 
and wish that every purchaser shall be perfectly satisfied in every transaction with us. 

The past year has been a very successful one for Seed Raising. Seed crops have turned out very 
satisfactory as to quality and quantity in this country as well as in Europe, and the fine weather the 
growers had everywhere during the harvest season has produced fine samples of nearly every variety, 
which enables us to offer strains of unusual excellence. We do not claim that we sell lower than any- 
body, but we do claim that we sell as low as seeds can be sold that are of undoubted quality, fresh, 
pure and true to name, and have made prices accordingly, and as reasonable as we can. 

All our Vegetable Seeds, Seed Potatoes, Seed Corn, etc., were grown for us from stocks of the 
highest standard by experts in Seed Culture in this country, and those which cannot be grown to per- 
fection in the States, were purchased from the most reliable growers in England, Germany and France, 
and their quality can be depended upon. 

In our Grass and Field Seed Department we have recently put in the most improved machinery 
for producing the highest grades possible. 

Hoping that this Catalogue for 1896, which we have tried to make beautiful as well as interesting, 
will meet with the same cordial reception that has been extended to its predecessors, and wishing you 


the compliments of the season, and hoping these pages may guide you and be of some good to you, 
we remain, 


Yours respectfully, 


PLANT SEED COMPANY, 


OFFICE: 812 and 814 N. Fourth Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. 


P. S—If the person to whom this Catalogue is sent has no use forit, we shall esteem it a favor if he will 
hand it to some one te whom it may be useful. 


SUGGESTIONS TO PURCHASERS. 
READ CAREFULLY. 


HOW TO ORDER.—With every Catalogue we always send an Order Sheet and printed envelope. 
This order blank will be found to be much more convenient than an ordinary sheet of paper, and by using 
the addressed envelope there will be no danger of your remittances being miscarried. 

ORDER EARLY.—Customers, by purchasing their Seeds early, will be sure and have them on 
hand when wanted. The heaviest rush in the Seed business occurs during the months of March and April 
and while we at all times endeavor to fill orders promptly and accurately, it will accommodate us and greatly 
relieve our employees by having the orders in hand at as early a date as is possible. It will also insure to 
our patrons greater acccuracy and better service generally. 

NAME AND ADDRESS.—We earnestly request our correspondents to be particular and give 
their Namz, PostT-OFFICE ADDRESS, COUNTY AND STATE IN FULL, DISTINCTLY WRITTEN. Weare often in 
receipt of orders from customers who not only forget to sign their names, but also their place of residence, 
thus causing a delay of weeks in the execution of their orders, and sometimes we find it impossible to trace 
them up at all. 

SHIPPING DIRECTIONS.—We deliver the Seeds to any express or Railroad Company in St. 
Louis, as you may direct, the purchaser to pay transportation charges upon receipt of goods, but particu- 
larly request our patrons to give shipping directions. Where no particular mode of transportation is des- 
ignated, we shall exercise our best judgment, and forward by express, freight or mail, as may seem to us 
most advisable. 

FORWARDING AND REMITTING.—Every order is executed within 24 working hours of ita 
receipt, or reason given why not sent, sothat parties ordering may know that if goods are not received in 
proper time, it is almost certain that the letter has not been received by us. Parties ordering will please 
send the money at the fime they send us their order; and if the money is sent with the order and received 
by us, we guarantee the safe arrival of all packages, but we cannot assume any responsibility for delay in 
transit. Money may be sent at our risk in the following manner: Post Office Order, Draft on St. Louis 
or New York, or by Express; remittances for small amounts may be made in Postage Stamps. In remit- 
ting, purchasers will be particular to send a sufficient amount to cover their orders. When only a part is 
remitted, goods will be sent only to the amount of remittance. 

GOODS C. O. D.—No goods will be sent by us C. O. D., unless one-half the amount accompanies 
the order. 

OUR WARRANTY—Vegetable, Flower Seeds, Etce.—We select our stocks with great 
care, and pay liberal prices for growing our Seeds; thus we secure The Best. Our importations are 
from the best known and most reliable growers in Europe. We feel justified in saying that all our seeds 
are the purest and best to be found; but at the same time it must be distinctly understood that 
we sell no Seeds with warranty, express or implied,in any respect, and will not be 
in any way responsible forthe crop. Jf our Seeds are noé accepted on these terms they must be 
returned at once and we will refund the money paid for them. 

GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS.—With our improved machinery we are enabled to clean these 
seeds thoroughly, and supply on orders any grade desired at current market prices. 

In the process of recleaning, lower grades of Seeds are made that are suitable for common pasturage, 
or for sowing for green fertilizing, and will mail sample and name prices at any time on these lower grades 
if wanted in quantities. 

CORRESPONDENCE, ADVICE, ETC.—We are always glad to give any information in our 
power to our customers on any subject pertaining to our business. We would only” request that when such 
information is asked for that the questions be clearly written out and not put on our order sheets or mixed 
in with orders in any way. This will save us a great deal of time and trouble and insure prompt replies. 

We respectfully solicit your orders, and thanking our many correspondents for past favors, both for 
orders received and for speaking so kindly of us to their friends, we await further favors, which shall 
receive our best care and prompt attention. 

We remain, respectfully yours, 


812 AND 814 N. FOURTH ST. Plant Seed Company, 
Sign of the Gilt Plow. $7. LOLS. iMG: 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louss, Mo. 


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New St. Louis Late 
Market Cabbage. 


1) did ==— Per Packet, 10c.; ounce, 40c.; 1% 
———————ee ; pound, $1.25; pound, 4.00. 


This is not exactly a new strain, but is an improvement of the well known reliable Cabbage we see so 
much in the St. Louis Market in fall and used for shipping, and it also makes the finest Kraut. This is 
grown inlarge quantities in the American Bottom in Illinois, across the river from St. Louis. For years 
past we have tried to get hold of a few grains of this Seed, but failed to do so until four years ago we 
succeeded in securing a small quantity from a farmer friend at a big price. We at once sent the Seed 
to one of our best growers to have it tested and grow Seed for us. 

He describes it as follows: From the three years trial I have had of it, I believe that it is one of 
the best late Cabbage in cultivation, and if offered to the public and tried, it will become the leading 


‘¢Late Sort.’’ : : 


It is a strong a ies ee ee a time as other late 
and vigorous ey ZS “i varieties and 
grower, robust very evenly, and 
and healthy. is reliable and 
The stem is uniform in head- 
very short and ing. Ingrowing 
leaves grow sO the Seed for you, 
Ani of have greatly 
stem at i improved this 
looks as if they excellent strain 
grow out of the by selecting only 
ground. The the best and well 


color is a deep formed heads for 
dark green, the Seed, and, in 
jenyenaaze quite offering thisSeed 
crimped and to your custo- 
nearly cover up i 
the whole head 
which is very 
large roundish 
flat. In quality 
it is unsurpassed 


mers, I know 
you will satisfy 
the most critical. 
‘it is the Late 
Cabbage for the 


and it is an excel- Cabbage Pianter 
leat keeper. It and Market Gar=- 
matures at same dener.’”’ 


ST. LOUIS LATE MARKET CABBAGE. 


4 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


Select Early Jersey Wakefield 


CABBAGE. 


Per packet, 5e@.; 0z., 25e.;°14 lb., 90c.; 
1lb., $3.00. 

The earliest and hardest heading of extra early 
Cabbages. The thick stout leaves and compact 
habit of this variety make it the best for winter- 
ing over and very early planting. 


P. S. Co.’s Improved Blood Turnip 


BEET. 


Per packet, 5¢.; 0z., 10ce.; 14 lb., 2Oc.; 
11b., 65e. 


The best turnip shaped Beet for market gar- 
cdeners and the home garden. Its small upright- 
growing tops, the splendid shape and color of the 
roots, make it popular with every one. Thecolor 


of the skin is dark blood red, flesh bright red, . 


zoned with a lighter shade. 


Very crisp, tender 
and sweet. 


Chantenay Scarlet Stump-Rooted 


CARROT. 


Per packet, 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 4lb., 30¢e.; 
lb., $1.00. 


This variety is midway in shape between the 
Nantes Half Long Stump-Rooted Carrot and the 
Guerande or Oxheart variety, nearly equaling 
the former in length, and having the broad 
shoulder and tapering root of the latter. 


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Earliest Dwarf Erfurt Select > 


CAULIFLOWER. 


Per packet, 40c.; 14 0z., $1.50; 102z.,5.00 

Exceedingly early and hardy, and the surest to 
make a solid head. The largest and whitest 
Cauliflower. Best for forcing and early summer. 
Full description, see page 28. 


Golden Self-Blanching 


CELERY. 


Per packet, el oe 30c.; 14 lb., $1.00; 


*9 e e 


This is beyond doubt the best celery for market 
use. The inner stems and leaves turn a beauti- 
ful golden yellow, which makes it very attractive. 
Crisp, tender and of fine nutty flavor, and for 
freedom from stringiness, it is the standard of 
excellence. 


Evergreen White Spine 


CUCUMBER. 


PkEt.'; Se.? O2ze, 100.3 4Abi She ab 7 Se. 


Differs from the Early White Spine, in retain- 
ing adeep green color in all stages of growth. 
It grows medium long, is very productive, and 
matures very early. Its handsome appearance 
makes it a great favorite with all growers. 


St. Louis Black Seeded Forcing. 


Per packet, 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; 4 lb., 50c.; 
11b., $1.75. 


This is the leading forcing variety with St. 
Louis Market Gardeners, and should be used by 
all who grow Head Lettuce for market. Itis the 
best for forcing under glass or early planting out 
doors. Plants medium size, having thick green 
leaves, and when well grown forming very com- 
pact solid heads, which blanch easily and are 
very crisp and tender. 


RADISH. 


Early Scarlet Globe. 


Per packet, 5c.; oz., 10¢.; 44 1b., 25e.; 

ilb., 75e. 

For forcing and for sowing on open borders 
early in the spring, there is no other red variety 
more desirable. It is entirely distinct and one of 
the earliest. It forms a small top and will 
stand a great amount of heat without becoming 


pithy. 
BUCKEYE STATE TOSMATO. 
Pkt., 5e.3 0z., 25e.3 4% lb., 75e.; lb., $2.50 
Splendid color, large size, perfectly smooth, 
very solid, fine quality. This bright red variety 
has made friends everywhere. Although the 


fruit is of the largest size it is as smooth as the 
smaller sorts and is very solid and of good quality. 


LETTUCE. 


Golden Spotted. 


Per packet, 5e.; 0z., 25e.; 4 1b., 75e.; 
1lb., $2.50. 


This is one of the best sorts to withstand our 
long, hotsummer. The heads generally have to 
be cut before any seed stalk will appear. Of 
very rapid growth, with few outer leaves; in color 
it is a bright golden yellow, the outer leaves 
spotted with brown, and forms a very large, solid 
head of the finest quality; very tender. See 
illustration on last page of cover. 


RADISH. 


St. Louis White Summer. 


Per packet, 5¢.; 0z...1Oc.; 44 lb., 25e.; 

1lb., 85e. 

This valuable variety is now the most popular 
Radish grown. It is of handsome tapering shape, 
pure white and almost transparent, tender and of 
pungent taste. There is much cheap and spuri- 
ous seed being offered. Procure your stock from 
us and have it reliable. 


DWARF CHAMPION TOMATO. 
Pkt., 5¢c.; 0z., 25e.; 4 lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50 

This purple fruited variety forms very stout 
plants about two feet high. The branches are 
short, making a bushy plant that stands quite 
erect and requires no support. Fruit large, smooth 
and of fine quality; our seed is from selected fruits. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Lous, Mo. 5 


Grand Rapids Early Market Musk Melon. 


Packet 5e.; 0z., 20c.; % lb., 6Ce.; lb., $2.00. 


THE EARLIEST MUSK MELON IN THE MARKET, 
AND A BIG ONE AT THAT. 


Large, Yellow Fiesh, handsomely netted, good 
flavor and attractive; 


THE MELON FOR HOME MARKET TRADE. 


At Least TWO WEEKS EARLIER than any 
Musk Melon in Cultivation. 


The Grand Rapids Early Market is of good flavor; 
but the main points in its favor are its extreme earli- 
ness, large size and attractive appearance. There is 
nothing we can so highly recommend for fancy grocer 
and hotel trade. Unlike many melons of this type, 
Pst the Grand Rapids Early Market will stand shipping 
S long distances with splendid results. It is an all- 
around money maker, and no gardener that is ‘‘up- 
=< to=date’’ should be without it. 


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TIP TOP MUSK MELON. 


This yariety is so distinct in appearance that it attracts favorable attention at first sight. Melons 
are medium in size, oval round, skin green, netted, salmon colored flesh. The universal testimony of 
every one using the TIP TOP is, that every fruit produced, whether big or little, early or late in the 
season, is a good one—sweet, juicy, finest flavor, firm, but not hard fleshed, eatable to the very 
outside coating. In productiveness it is unexcelled, being a very strong and willing grower. 


Packet, 5c¢.; Ounce, 10c.; 144 pound, 30e.; pound, $1.00 
Sweet Heart Water Meion. 


Packet, 5e.3; ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 
3O0c.; pound, $1.00 


Early, Large, Handsome, Heavy, Good 
Shipper. Long Keeper, Bright 
Color, Best Quality. 


DESCRIPTION.— Yine vigorous and pro- 
ductive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit 
large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mot- 
tled light and dark green. Rind thin but 
firm. Flesh bright red, firm, solid but 
very tender, melting andsweet. Fruit 
remains in condition for use longer than 
any othersort. Seeds gray. 


THE MOST POPULAR SORT IN CULTIVATION. 


JUMBO WATER MELON. 


Per packet, 5¢.; ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 2O0c.; pound, 65c. 


In shape this Melon is almost round. The skin is green, with faint stripes of lighter green. In 
form and habit of resting on the blossom end is like the Pride of Georgia, but is free from the ribs of 
that variety. As indicated by the name, they grow to a fine large size with a very tough rind, makiag 
it a valuable shipping variety. Flesh red and very sweet. It also ripens quite early, and is rapidly 
becoming a most popular sort for market. 


Pp S CG 9 cy ) If in want of Choice Reliable Onion Seed all crop 1895, 
e ° Oo. Ss Reliable | fresh aud true to name, see our lists on pages 40, 41, 42 
t and 43. The quality of our Onion Seed is unsurpassed 


Onion Seed and prices are reasonable. For Onion Seed in quantities, 
° ses Special Prices on same pages as given above, 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 


North Fourth Street, St. Lous, Mo. 


Four Excellent Peas. 


FOR FULL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 23. 
THE ADMIRAL. 


This is a very valuable Second Early variety and 
we urge every one to plant largely of it. Great 
vigor, productiveness, fine color and quality of 
the Green Peas, and their suitable size when in best 
condition, render it good for all purposes. 


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AD AAW NW 7 \ yy in Market, plant the Earliest Pea in Cultivation, 


My 


New Imperial Tomato. 


Per Packet, 10c.; 3 Packets, 25e¢.; Ounce, 
60c.; 44 Lb., $2.00. 


This new variety was introduced last Spring by 
two Fastern Seed Houses, who spoke very highly of 
it, and the past season has proved thattheir statements 
were correct. Below find full descriptions as re- 
ceived from the originator of this wonderful Tomato. 


FROM THE ORIGINATOR, MR. HALLADAY, 
VERMONT. 


Six years ago I found the first plant of the New 
Imperial in a box of Dwarf Champions. (The Seed 
all came from one Dwarf Champion Tomato). This 
plant grew very fast and blossomed in the Green 
House, and when it fruited I found it earlier than 
any Tomato I had ever seen and by far the finest 
thing I had ever seen in the Tomato line. Since 
that time I have tested it with over 100 of the best 
varieties and have never yet seen a single variety 
that for earliness, productiveness, beauty, uniform large 
size, and freedom from rot or spots, that can in any 
manner compare with the ‘‘New Imperial.’’ 

In color it is purplish-red, is absolutely a smooth 
Tomato, is more solid and has fewer seeds than any 


Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50. 


PARAGON. 


Medium Late. Superb quality. Very productive. 
Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50. 


IMPROVED STRATAGEM. 
One of the very best for Market Gardeners for 


medium and late use. Very large podded, with 
Peas of finest quality. 


Quart, 35e.; peck, $2.25; bushel, 8.00. 


TELEPHONE. 
An excellent table variety. Long, well filled 


pods, with Peas of finest flavor. 


Quart, 30c.; peck, $2.00; bushel, 7.00. 
SPECIAL.—If you want to have the First Peas 


THE PLANT’S EXTRA EARLY. 


Per quart, 25c.; peck, $1.35; bushel, 5.00. 


None better. Surpassed by none. For full de- 


scription, see page 21, this Catalogue. 


other Tomato grown, ripens evenly to the stem, is a strong grower and is not subject to crack rust or 
blight. And while it is the earliest it still produces its large perfect fruit until killed by frost. Asa 
shipping, cooking, or canning Tomato, the ‘‘New Imperial’’ stands at the very head of the list, and 
will keep longer after it is fully ripe than any other Tomato known. The best Tomato for the South, 
the best for the North, none better for the East or West. 


Plant Seed Company, S812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 7 


Some Flower Seeds 


Chrysanthemum Carinatum. 
‘“PURPLE CROWN.” 


This new Chrysanthemum is of dwarf, com- 
pact and very regular growth (height about 8 
inches), and beautiful yellow foliage. Its flow- 
ers, produced in great abundance, are purple 
searlet, ornamented inside with a sparkling 
golden yellow ring, the intense color of which 
contrasts admirably with the purple around it. 
The splendor thus afforded on the yellow foliage 
is strikingly impressive, and we feel sure all 
Chrysanthemum lovers will feel indebted to us 
for this charming new introduction. Owing to 
its great beauty this novelty is of extreme value 
for the border as well as for edgings, and on 
account of its protracted blooming period may 
well be recommended as one of the most indis- 
pensable of annuals. For illustration, see col- 
ored chromo On last page of cover Annual. 


145A—Chrysanthemum carinatum. Purple 
MONAed HORE PACI CE 55 2. - a 2otaccaen oh AGeeesr eset 20 


. Three packets, 50c. 
Nasturtium—New Liliput. 


Under this name we have the pleasure to in- 


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ever Before Offered. 


tiums and one which deserves the greatest at- 
tention. The plant is in every respect smaller 
than the Tom Thumb, and the dainty little flow- 
ers, produced in the greatest profusion and 
jauntily peering up well above the small-cut and 
bushy foliage, make it one of the prettiest an- 
nuals imaginable. 


203P—Nasturtium New Liliput. 
ent colors mixed, per packet 


Three packets, 60e. 


The differ- 
25 


weet er eeeee coseeesescsssane 


Double Liliput Zinnias. 


The Liliput Zinnias are incontestably among 
the most charming of recent introductions to our 
gardens. 

An uncommonly deiightful effect is produced 
by these thickly-branching coquettish little 
piants, which are about a foot and a half high, 
and fairly bristle with tiny short-stemmed very 
double flowers, hardly exceeding a large daisy 
in size. 

Per packet. 
Scarlet Gem. 20 
White Gem. 25 


Different col- 


249—Double Liliput Zinnia. 
250—Double Liliput Zinnia. 
251—Double Liliput Zinnia. 


troduce an entirely new class of Dwarf Nastur- OFS, TRNOG. 06) BOB es a ee AE 15 
LATEST TWO NEW SWEET PEAS. LATEST 
AMERICAN —— GERMAN 
NOVELTY. R/ NOVELTY. 


CUPID (White [ie 
Tom Thumb). @ 
This is the first gay 
quite dwarf Sweet j 
Pea ever offered. | 
It has absolutely | 
no tendency to 
climb, but branch- &€ 
es from the root, | 
and the plant does 
not grow over five 
inches high, nor 
cover a space of 


more than fifteen The flower- 


inches across. 
stems bear two or three blossoms each, which 
are of a pure waxy white and about as large as 


those of ‘‘Emily Henderson.’’ The seed is 
white. Cupid is well adapted for borders and 
fer bedding, the foliage being dark green and 
pretty in itself, and when the plant bursts into 
bloom the effect of the snow-white blossoms on 
the green carpeting is very telling. For cutting 
it is a useful plant, and florists will find it espec- 
ially handy for wreaths, crosses, etc., each of 
the flowers on one stem coming into bloom at 
the same time. ; 


Original packets, 15e. each; 4 for 50c. 


tion of the well- 
known variety 
Senator,’’? by 
e>- which a new, val- 
uable and constant 
> color has been add- 
ed to those of the 
Lathyrus family. 
The Sweet Pea 
** Celestial’’ is of very robust growth, re- 
markably large-flowering and very floriferous. 
The flowers, freely borne on slender stalks, are 
of a wonderfully tender aerial blue, not pre- 
viously represented among Sweet Peas. In the 
morning and toward evening the freshness and 
purity of this tender hue are especially grateful 
and charming, while on sunny days a light blush | 
suffuses them. Anyone seeing a row of them 
would immediately realize how admirably their 
name ‘‘ Celestial’’ describes their loveliness. 
Well adapted for cutting. See illustration last 
page of cover. 


Original packets, 2Qe. each; 3 for 50c. 


re) Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


Mf AMIN A Yi ' LORS HE Sweet Pea 
ily h. | i aN YY Z =) Eli has become one 
ofthe most popular 
flowers cultivated, 
and admired not 
only in the largest 
and best ‘‘places,”’ 
but in the humbiest 
garden. Not only 
do they readilyadapt 
themselves to cir- 
cumstances, giving 
some bloom, no mat- 
ter how unfavorable 
the conditions, but 
repay better care 
and culture, with 
a proportionate 
abundance of bloom. 
Everyone who cul- 
tivates flowers 
should sow Sweet 
Peas. 

Sweet Peas do best 
in a moderately rich 
soil, which has been made so by repeated manurings rather than 
by a single heavy application. Work the soil thoroughly as early in the 
spring as it can be Gone without making it stocky and hard; sow the seeds 
in double rows six inches apart, dropping in each row twenty seeds to the 
foot, and cover about two to three inches deep. Support early. As fast as 
the flowers come into full bloom they should be cut, for if the pods are 
allowed to form, the plants will soon stop flowering. 


NAMED VARIETIES. 
Those marked with an (+) are ECKFORD’S LARGE- 


FLOWERING. Price per Pkt. 
351*—Apple Blossom. Standard shaded rose and pink, wings blush... 5 
352—Black Purple. Very dark, large-flowering __...................-..--.-...-..- 5 


553— Blanche Ferry. Splendid large flowers on long stiif- stems, plant 
very branchy and compact, blooming early, long and profusely; color 
crimson pink, with blush white wings. _...........-....2..... ee eh pon pe ee 


354*—Boreatton—Rich maroon, wings purplish maroon; large.......-..........--..---.- 5 

355—Buiterfily. A combination of shades of violet and lavender; difficult to 
describe; very. Deau title. 299 2208 Fa OR Cie eerie eee be SE oe SA eee 5 

356—Captain Clark. White, flushed heliotrope, with blue edges ~.__................. 5 


357—Ceiestial, Latest German novelty. For illustration, see last page of 
cover; for description, see page 7. 
358—Crown Princess of Prussia. Blush white, sufiused with pink............_. 5 
359*—Countess of Radnor. Beantiful shade of lavender; very delicate color 5 
360—Cupid. Latest American novelty. For description, see page 7. 
361*—Delight. White, flushed rosy pink; distinct and delicious perfume ........ 5 
362*—Dorothy Tennant. Flowers warm violet; very large and finelyformed, 5 
363—Emily Henderson. Very early, free and persistent bloomer; one of the 
best White Sweet Peas; flowers pure white; borne in clusters onlong stems 5 


364*—Empress of India. Standard rosy pink, wings blush white.........0....0... 5 
365—Invincibie Scarlet Striped. Bright scarlet, brilliantly striped...__............ 5 
366—Invincible Carmine. Standard rich crimson, carmine and scarlet wings 5 
367*—Mrs. Sankey. Perfect in form; large white, changing to blush................ 5 
368*—Orange Prince. Bright orange pink, flushed wit» scariet; very distinct, 5 
369*—Princess of Wales. Striped white, blue and heliotrope; very large........ 5 
370*—Queen of England. Wings large and well expanded; large white......... 5 
371*—Queen of the Isles. Standard white, striped rose and crimson; wings wine-red, striped white............ ..........-... 5 
372—Red and White. Striped crimson, white and wine-red...............0..2.0.........------ tne aU an Uo eR ROR ec a Bt ee aa 5 
373*—Splendor. Rosy crimson, wings of lighter shade; tinged magenta...._.........-2-22.-..2220-2ccetenecaeenscnancnnnsecesnnsenectenuenseanaes 5 
374*—The Queen. Standard rosy pink, wings shaded lavender.........-....2....20222 2222-22-20 2ece-eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ~ She Ee SM SO A eS = 5 
Any of the above-named varieties (except CELESTIAL and CUPID), per ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 30c,; 
pound, $1.00, postpaid. 
330—A collection of 10 of the above-named varieties of Sweet Peas, one packet each....... 2.222.222... eee tee ee 35 
381— “é 20 «6 “cc 66 es 66 6e eee eh el! dee See Poe 65 
SWEET PEAS—SPLENDID MIXTURES 
322—SWEET PEAS. All colors; fine mixed.....................---....--- per pkt., 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 25c.; pound, 75c, 


323-SWEET PEAS. Eckford’s English Hybrids, This strain is celebrated all the world over. Our seed is from 4 
well noted collection in Europe............. .... per pkt., 5c. ; ounce, 10c. ; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00, postpaid, 


Plant Seed Company, S12 North Fourth. Street, St. Louis, Mo. 9 


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P. S. Co.’s Celebrated Pansy Seed. 


Pansies are some of the most popularof allilowersgrown = , 
from seed. It is neediess to say anything in praise of such 


How to Sow Pansy Seed. 

The best method for sowing Pansy Seed is to select a 
good piece of rich ground, dig and rake thoroughly, scatter 
the seed evenly on the surface and cover thinly by sieving 
over if some rich, light soil, pat gently with a board or 
spade, water thoroughly and shade during the middie of 
the day. Per Pkt. 
2114%—Benary’s Non Plus Uitra, the richest mixture 

ever sent out, and containing the finest blotched 
varieties in and by far the greater proportion; very 


a universal favorite. Pansy seed is a specialty with us, and 
we have devoted a great deal of time and attention toward 
getting seed of the largest and most perfect blossoms, the 
truest types in colors, and also the most wonderfully 
marked vdrieties, and we can honestly claim that our stock 
is unsurpassed by any. Per Pkt. 
2053—PANSY. Very fine mixture, composed of all 

the separate varieties, remarkably showy and rich 

TPEh CDOS aS te eee gen et one ee ade a ae Re 5 


eect Vey cera}: Ae ww Be ee es, 20 
Per ounce, 60c. 3 Pkts., 50c. 
210—Large-flowering, finest quality mixed. Extra 212—Odier or Blotched (large stained), exira choice. 
fine and very showy strain, plants compact, pro- Superb and particularly recommendable strain of 
ducing large flowers in great variety of colors.._... 10 three and five blotched Show Pansies, unsurpassed 
Per ounce, $1.25. for shape, markings and richness of color of the 
2i1—A collection of 8 beautiful varieties of choice flowers, as well as for habit of growth................... 29 
Peps eee Gy Cate: Sere es. 2 oo e eee hose 50 3 Pkis., 50c. 


Imperial German, Giant Trimardeau, Bugnot’s Superb and Cassier’s Blotched. 


We believe no other strains 
can surpass the Imperial Ger- 
man and Giant Trimardeau in 
their endless variety of charming 
shades of color, united with enor- 
mous size and perfect form of 
flowers. The piants are compact 
in growth, and flower most freely 
throughout the entire summer. 
They embrace all the solid or 
self - colors; delicately - shaded 
flowers; flve-spotted on back- 
grounds of every color; large- 
spotted; edged or bordered 
flowers of various colors, each 
with a distinct rim of white, yel- 
low, or blue; dark and light 
marbled varieties; flowers with 
clear, distinct eyes; striped flow- 
ers of striking beauty, and vivid- 
ly colored fancy varieties, 
blotched, veined, mottled, and 
margined in combinations that 
would be thought impossible 
until seen. 

The Bugnot’sSuperb Blotch- 
ed and Cassier’s Very Large- 
fiowered Blotched, are two Z Wf fy} 
very beautiful but very shy seed- Y f 


ing new classes. The Cassier’s 
are the largest flowering class of 
Bioiched Pansies and our seed 
is saved from a very showy and 
especially rich strain. The Bug- 
not’s are large flowering with 
very broad blotches, a large per- 
centage of them have the two 
upper petals finely lined,in great 
diversity of the handsomest and 
rarest colors. 


Per Pkt, 
2124%—Imperial German 
and Giant Trimardeau 
Splendid Mixed. This 
mixture embraces seeds of 
over fifty colors and mark- 
ings..... sees |... 29 
3 Pkts., 50c, 


212A—Bugnot’sSuperb and 
Cassier’s Large- flower- 
ing Blotched, Extra 
Mixed. This mixture con- 
tains both strains and is 
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3 Pkts., 50c. 


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hoiece Seed Field Corn. 


The Seed Corn we offer is grown for this purpose, carefully 
selected and shelled. 


We make it an invariable rule to test our Seed Corn care- 
fully before sending out, and our customers may depend on 
getting Seed Corn that will grow perfectly under favorable 
circumstances. 


TERMS—CASH WITH ORDER. 


FREIGHT CHARGES PAID BY THE PURCHASER. PRICES 
INCLUDE SACKS. 


Will sell one-half bushel at bushelrates. Special prices fer large 
quantities, 


NEW WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT. 
Per peck, 50c.; bushel, $1.50; 2 bushels, 2.75. 


This new Corn introduced last season to the seed trade for the first 
time by aprofessional corn grower has more genuine merit, more fine 
and lasting points than any Corn in Cultivation. It combines more solid 
merit than the Leaming Corn, for it grows larger ears and is a better 
sheller and from one week to ten days earlier, and on poor thin soil will 
outyield the Leaming by at least30 per cent. The tip ends of the grains are 
white, the inside yellow, making it of beautiful color both on cob and 
when shelled. Expert corn growers pronounce it a perfect field corn as 
to yield, size of ears, color, size of cob and growth of fodder. No corn 
will yield as well on poor, thin land, and none stand the drouth as well. 
While on strong rich land its yield is wonderful. It husks easy and 
shells easy. 


DUNGAN’S WHITE PROLIFIC. 
Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 


Dungan’s White Prolific Corn matures in abont 105 to 110 days; is 
one of the largest White Corns grown; has a very deep grain, small 
eob, and every cob pure white. One of the greatest points in this 
Corn is its yielding capacity, outyielding any other known variety 
to us, fully half of the stalks producing two to three large, well- 
developed ears. Duugan’s Corn makes a large foliage and will 
stand a drouth to a much greater degree than any other variety. 
Dungan’s Corn yielded 70 bushels per acre, where ordinary corn 
only yielded 35 bushels peracre. When Dungan’s Corn will yield 
you from 20 to 30 bushels more per acre than ordinary corn, we 
cannot see how you can afford to miss planting it, as it will pay you 
more than one hundred fold. The Seed Corn we offer is true, grown 
from stock purchased from headquarters. 


EARLY GOLDEN CABLE. 
Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 


It is very early maturing, with the Pride of the North, and outyielding 
that variety almost two toone. The stock is about 7 feet in height and 
very leafy, making the best fodder of any variety. The small cob and 
large grain make it the best corn to be had for feeding purposes, and by 
planting very thickly will produce as much per acre as any variety, and 
its extreme earliness makes it almost certain to produce acrop. It can be 
planted as late as the last of June and will mature before frost. Itisa 
Truly Wonderful Corn. 


EARLY YELLOW MASTODON. 
Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 


Descriptive of this Corn we quote the following from the originator: 
“T claim for this Corn that it is the largest-eared Early Dent Corn and 
the largest grain of any Early Dent Corn. It grows strong, rank, quick, 
and makes the finest appearing shelled corn of them all, being purely 
Dent, of two shades of white and yellow.” 

We have each year carefully selected our stock of this corn until now 
we have a fixed pure type of this wonderful yielding corn, and to obtain 
the genuine pure stock direct from the originator, buy only of us. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. if 


PRIDE OF THE NORTH— Yellow. 


Per peck; 35c.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 

This valuable Early Yellow Dent Corn originated in 
Northern Iowa about twelve years ago and has been grown 
very largely ever since. Its great merit lies in the fact that 
it is one of the earliest Yellow Dent corns in cultivation, 
and has the smallest cob. The grains are very long, and 
it will outshell two-thirds of all kinds now in cultivation. 
Our stock is genuine and will please all who give it culti- 
yation. 


CHAMPION EARLY WHITE PEARL. 
Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 

We doubt that we can find a man who can or will pro- 
duce acorn so pure white as this variety. This variety 
has much merit, and it the best variety of White Dent 
Corn in cultivation. The ears of this variety are of gooa, 
large size, with broad, long grain very heavy in weight. 
The cobs are small; the fodder grows 9 to 11 feet high, and 
yield tremendous crops of pure white corn, often 100 
bushels shelled corn per acre. It will mature in from 95 
to 105 days. We have improved this grand corn by careiul 
selection, and can warrant our stock best in America. 


EARLY ECLIPSE—Yellow. 
Per peck, 35e.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 

This variety is a very vigorous grower and immensely 
productive, having a proven record of 125 bushels upon one 
measured acre. Ear averages in length about 9 inches, 
rows from sixteen to twenty-six in number. Grain very 
long and deeply dented; color deep orange yellow. Cob 
very small and red; quality very sweet and nutritious; 
stalks very leafy and make excellent fodder. 


THE LEAMING YELLOW— True. 
Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 

We obtain our stock seed from the originator of this val- 
table variety of Yellow Dent Cornin Ohio. Some dealers 
sell any variety of yellow corn for ‘‘Leaming,” thereby de- 
ceiving their customers. We guarantee our Leaming 
Corn to be the pure true stock of J. 8S. Leaming—‘“‘the best 
pure yellow corn known to the trade.’’ The pure Leam- 
ing corn grows some zig zag rows on the cob, not all 
straight rows. The cobs we have selected to grow are 
smaller, yet have not reduced the size of the beautiful 
shaped ear, but have lengthened the grain and increased 
its size. This corn yields very heavy, grows quick and 
strong, and will mature in 95 days corn weather. Our 
stock of it holds the World’s Fair prize for quality. 


WHITE HICKORY KING. 
Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 

The merit of this pure white corn is now so well-known 
as to need no introauction from us. .We can only confirm 
claims made for it by our customers and growers, that 
when the cob is broken into the grain will cover the cob. 
So small are the cobs, and so large are the grains, that 
this statement is a fact. This corn has the smallest cob 
and the largest grains of any cornin the world. It grows 
from eight to fourteen rows on the cob. The ears are not 
large, but very heavy. It will mature in 110 days and out- 
shell any corn ever seen. 


GOLDEN BEAUTY. 
Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 

Our stock of this standard Yellow Dent Corn comes 
from Northern Ohio and will be sure to please and in- 
crease the yield of all of our Southern customers and those 
inthe Middle States. Golden Beauty Dent Corn is well 
named, for no more beautiful colored corn was ever seen. 
The ears grow large and long, having from ten to twenty 
rows on smallcobs. The grains are broad and very heavy. 
The fodder grows strong, rank and quick; the corn ma- 
tures in 100 days, and cannot fail to please alover of a pure 
Yellow Dent Corn. Our stock took first prize at the 


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World’s Fair, and have been grown completely isolated, 
and have improved ever since. 


PIASA QUEEN—Yellow. 
Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.25; 2 bushels, 2.25. 

A very large moderately late variety of pure yellow Dent 
Corn. This has a proven record of 109 bushels upon one 
measured acre, 10 to 16 inches in length, having from 14 to 
28rows. Color deep yellow; grain broad and long and 
deeply dented; of very best quality; stalk stout and vig- 
orous; very leafy. Does well upon all good soils, but is 
sure its best upon black prairie or strong bottom land. 


ST. CHARLES—White. 
Per peck, 30c.; bushel, $1.00; 2 bushels, 1.75. 
An old well-known variety. Red cob. Extensively used 
for ensilage. 


SWEET CORN FOR FODDER. 
Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.50; 2 bushels, 2.50. 
There is nothing better for green feed, or for curing for 
winter than Sweet Corn. Catile highly relish it, and when 
fed on it keepin fine condition and give an abundance of 
milk. It has the great merit of being so sweet and palata- 
ble that cattle eat every part of the stalks and leaves. 
Also excellent for soiling. Sow in drills or broadcast. 


SEED POP CORN. 


if wanted to be sent by mail, add 10e. per pound to 
prepay postage. 
Monarch White Rice Pop Corn. 
Per pound, 15c.; 10 pounds, $1.00. 
A superior quality of Pop Corn, very easily popped and 
very sweet, tender and white after being popped. It is 
very productive. 


Snow Ball Pop 
Corn. 
Per pound, 15e.; 10 
pounds, $i.00. 
Across of the Common 
Rice and the White Pearl. 
Its ears are double the 
size of the common ya- 
riety; it is exceedingly 
prolific; it is a strong 
stocky grower, but quite 
dwarf, seldom exceeding 
5 feet in height; bears 
two or three fine heayy 
ears. It is the best Pop 
Corn for home gardening 
that we Enow of. 


Mapledaie Pro- 
lific Pop Corn. 


Per pound, i5c.; 10 

pounds, $1.00. 

The most prolific va- 
riety grown, a single 
stalk having yielded 22 
ears. The kernels are 
nearly clear white in col- 
or; the stalks grow 6 feet 
; high; the ears are large 
in size, averaging 6 inches, while many reach 8 inches in 
length. It pops pure white and is of good quality. 


QUEEN’S GOLDEN POP CORN. 
Per pound, 15c.; 10 pounds, $1.00, 


One of the largest yellow and most prolific varieties 
grown; its qualities and handsome appearance when 
popped are very noticeable. It pops perfectly white, and 
a single kernel will expand to a diameter of nearly one 
inch; the stalks grow six feet high, and the large ears are 
produced in abundance. 


POP CORN. 


12 Plani Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Lous, Mo. 


CHANGE YOUR SEED OATS. 


The Seed Oats we offer is clean, carefully milled, and we have made prices very low. 
We will sell 5 Bushels at 10 Bushel Rates. 


LINCOLN OAT. 
Per peck, 30c.; bush., $1.00; 10 bush., $.00. 


An introduction of 1893, which has stood the test ex- 
ceedingly well, and proved to be an excellent variety. 
The following are a few points of excellence: It is 
very productive, having in all instances yielded more 
to the acre than any other sort grown in the same 
locality; in one case it yielded over 100 bushels from a 
single bushel of seed. Itis very early, and has thus 
far proved itself rust-proof. It stands up better than 
any other sort; it is best for feeding, on account of its 
thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib. It is best for 
oatmeal or grinding, for the same reasons. 


MEXICAN GRAY OAT. 
Per peck, 30c.; bush., $1.00; 10 bush., 8.00. 


An extremely early maturing variety, several days 
ahead of ‘‘Bonanza.’’ Very prolific, never fails to 
outyield all varieties with which it is brought in com- 
petition. Strawshortand stiff,does not lodge, and will 
stand up on rich soil better than any other known sort. 
sp Of particularly good value for theSouthwest and West, 

bo NAS cy AWN NA aes §8AS it matures its crop before the hot winds have set in; 
its prolificacy, strength of straw, freedom from rust, beauty and great weight of berry, and the fact 
that it has a greater percentage of kernel to berry than any white oat, makes it the most desirable in- 
troduction of recent years. 


IMPROVED BLACK TARTARIAN OAT. | WHITE RUSSIAN OAT. 
Per peck, 35c¢ ; bush., $1.25; 10 bush., 10.00. | Per peck, 30c.; bush. (32 lbs.), 90e.; 10 bush., $7.50. 


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The White Russian Oats are prolific, and with 
ordinary cultivation will yield 75 to 100 bushels 
per acre. They are extremely hardy, enduring 
the coldest climate in our country without injury, 
and are absolutely rust proof. 


The grain is very large, plump and full, and it 
is exceedingly prolific, having yielded at the rate 
of i100 bushels per acre, with only ordinary culti- 
vation and has proved absolutely rust proof, 
where other varieties were destroyed by rust. 
We do not hesitate to recommend it, and we are SPRING SEED WHEAT 
sure that all who give it a trial will find the Per peck, 50c.; bush. (60 Ibs.), $1.50. 


‘sIimproved Black Tartarian’’ the best black . . - 
Oat in existence. White Fife—A Northern Hard Wheat. Very 


productive. 
WIDE AWAKE OAT. SEED BARLEY. 
Per peck, 30c.; bush. (22 lbs.), 90c.; 10 bush., $7.50. Barley, Common—Market price. 
This variety stools heavily, hasstrong, straight SEED (RYE. 
straw, standing well; succeeding in a wide range Seed Rye, Common—Per bushel (56 Ibs.), 1.00. 
of climate and soils. One and a half bushels to the acre. 


WINTER TURE OATS. 


More profitable than Spring Oats. Nothing new, having been thoroughly tried and succeeded well 
throughout the United States. They are sown in the Fall when wheat is seeded, or earlier if desired. 
They will mature their crop usually a few days later than wheat; a vigorous grower; average height 
when ripe to cut, four feet; stool wonderfully; single grains throw up from ten to twenty stalks, which 
bear large, well filled heads. They have a stiff straw, stand up well, and yield from thirty to sixty 
bushels of Oats toan acre. Will produce a crop on moderately poor land, where Spring Oats would 
fail. They weigh from 40 to 45 pounds to the bushel; this alone should be sufficient to induce farmers 
to growthem. They are perfectly hardy, having withstood a temperature of 40° below zero. If sown 
early in September, they furnish excellent pasture in the Fall, which is a benefit instead of a detriment. 
The American Farmer, a leading agricultural paper of America, says in its issue of August 4, that 
‘Winter Oats followed by Crimson Clover may become one of the fixed changes of our progressive new 
agriculture.’’ Try them. We have.a few bushels Seed left over from last fall, absolutely pure, pedi- 
gree stock and recleaned, which we offer at the following low price: 

Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.00; 10 bushels, 8.00. 
In August and September we will have a fresh supply for Fall planting; if in want of any write for 


price at sowing time. 
WINTER SEED WHEAT. 

We always endeavor to have a full stock of choice Seed Winter Wheat on hand for fall sowing in due 
season. Our Seed Wheat Circular will contain full description and prices of all the different varieties 
we will have for sale. Ready about first week in September; if wanted, write for it; it will be mailed 
free to all applicants. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 13 


~~ POTATOES FOR SEED. 


Terms: Cash with Order. Prices given include Packing. Express or Freight charges always 
to be paid by the purchaser. 


The potato crop the past season in most al! localities was plentiful, and while prices for eating potatoes at present 
are very low, prices on Seed Potatoes have al.o come down, and this is the year to change your seed. With no other seed 
is the importance of change more essential than with the potato. By using our northern grown seed you are assured of 
early maturity, increased yield, and a vigorous growth. Our stock, as usual, has been grown from selected seed, and 
expressly for seed purposes. It wiil pay you well to change your seed this year. The following are the most desirable 
yarieties we have found; most of them will doubtless be highly satisfactory to our customers. Order as early as possible, 
stating whether you desire them shipped by express or freight, and we will ship as soon as the weather permits. 

We commence shipping potatoes about the first week in March. If you want your potatoes shipped before that time, 
please state so in your order. We ship them in good condition, carefully packed; and, after receiving a receipt ‘‘in good 
order’ for them, our responsibility ceases, and we will not be responsible for damage they may sustain during transit, from 
either cold or heat. 

Our barrels, if sold at prices given here, never contain less that 234 bushels potatoes each. 

Own LATE ORDERS it will save time to state, in case supply of some kinds is exhausted, whether you wish us to return 
money or substitute other sorts of same value. ; 

We will fill orders at prices given as long as our present stock will last. Special prices given in ten barrel lots and 
over. All orders subject to approval. 

The Early Ohio stands at the head of the list and deservedly 


EA RI Y OH IO so, other varieties spring up claiming to beat every sort, but 
ii when it comes to test and trial the Early Ohio has no superior. It 


is now widely known and one of the most popular sorts. It has the 
The Best. 


advantage of being fit for use and sale even before 
fully ripe. The quality of the Early Ohio is ex- 
cellent and the yield enormous. We Lave a splen- 
did stock, grown, as are nearly all our potatoes in 


the extreme north. 
Per peck, 40c.; bush., 1.25; bbl., 2.75. 


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Ohio Junior. 


Per peck, 40c.; bush.’ 
$1.25; bbl., 2.75. 


This variety is al- 
most identical with 
the Early Onio in the 
form and marking of 
the tubers, habit of 
growth,etc. The tub- 
ers are oval oblong, 
round at the seed end, 
with full eyes, that are 
almost even with the 
surface. Itis an ex- 
cellent keeper, very 
productive, of fine 
quality. Our stockis 
true, but supply lim- 
ited. 


Crown Jewel. 


Per peck, 40c.; bush., $1.25; 
bbl., 2.75. 


Aself-seedling of the Early Ohio. It 
is a strikingly beautiful potatce. Skin 
is white and smooth; eyes shallow, 
but strong, fiesh pure white and 
floury, cooking evenly throughout. 
The vines grow vigorously, the roots 
extend very deep.y in the soil, re- 
sisting drought, and its keeping quali- 
ties are equal to the best. The potato 
is an immense yielder, and is two to 
three days earlier than the Eariy Ohio 
and a week earlier than the Early Roce. 


14 Plant Seed Company, §12 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


Early Six Weeks Market. 


Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 2.75. 


The Six Weeks is very evidently a seedling from the 
Ohio, which it very closely resembles in every way, but is 
earlier, makes rather taller stalks, and appears to yield better 
on upland than that fine variety. It is well described as grow- 
ing medium to large size; oblong to round in shape; skin 
light pink; flesh white; shape smooth; eyes near the surface; 
tubers grow close together in the hill. The potatoes grow so 
rapidly that, under favorable circumstances, they are as large 
as hens’ eggs, and therefore fit for family use in six weeks 
from time of planting, and mature in between ten and eleven 
weeks. We find ita good yielder, and a remarkably good crop- 
perfor so early asort. Itreyels in moist land. 


Early Sunrise. 


Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 2.75. 


This is a very valuable early sort, having produced 
tubers fit for table use in less than fourteen weeks from 
planting. Tubers of uniformly good size; shape oblong; 
flesh solid and fine grained, with rosy tint. Cooks dry 
and mealy, even when first dug. 


World’s Fair Potato. 


(BLIGHT PROOF.) 
Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 2.75. 


This variety was origineted in Wisconsin in 1892, by a 
potato grower of wide reputation and long experience. It 
proved to be such a magnificent thing, approaching near- 
est to the perfect and ideal potato,in fact seeming to 
eclipse so perfectly all other varieties of Known merif, 
thatthe originator considered that no more worthy name 
could be given it than the ‘‘World’s Fair,” the greatest 
acquisition to the potato family ever introduced. They | 
seem bound to be the money-making potato as soon as 
sufficient stock can be produced to place in the hands of 
growers. It is of great value for generai use; of first 
quality, strong growing, very prolific, main crop va- 
riety. Tubers are smooth, eyes so nearly even with the 
surface as19 be almost imperceptible; perfectly symmet- 
rical in form and outline; skin yellowish white, well cov- 
ered with netting; flesh pure white, fine grained and 
mealy. Vines grow very thick and strong; tubers grow 
very compact in the hill and near the surface. 


The Freeman, 


Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 2.75. 


Ithas been remarked by a prominent potato 
grower that this variety contains more new fresh 
blood than any variety since introduction of the 
Early Rose. Originated near St. Paul, Minn. The 
tuber is oval in shape, russet in color, covered with 
a netting; flesh very white, both when raw and 
cooked, extremely fine grained, and in flavor the 
ideal potato. The marked features of this potato 
are itS extreme earliness and long keeping quali- 
ties. The originator states that thirty-nine days 
from planting he has had fully ripe potatoes on his 
table and of good size. They ripen here in advance 
of both Early Rose and Early Ohio. Tubers have 
never been known to rot or rust, and no hollow 
ones. Vine a fine grower, but not rank or scraggy 
The Freeman is probably one of the most hand- 
some potatoes ever placed on the market. As high 
as 120 pounds of good potatoes have been har- 
vested from one pound of seed planted. The 
Freeman has not as yet been placed on the market 
for consumption purposes, as stock has never yet 
been produced to supply the demand for seed. 


Rural New Yorker No. 2. 


Per peck, 40c,; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 2.75. 


Originated on the experimental grounds of the Rurai 
New Yorker. Is quite distinct in appearance; fiesh white, 
quality excellent, shape nearly round, somewhat flattened. 
Tubers large to very large, but not rough or irregular; 
eyes quite small; general form symmetrical. It is very 
strong and vigorous in growth, and an enormous yielder. 
Has been planted largely by many growers the last two or 
three years to their entire satisfaction, and after Beauty 
of Beauties is considered one of the best late varieties. 


Pearl of Savoy. 


Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.15; barrel, 2.25. 


Very early and fine flavored. The tubers are oblong, 
fair and of large size; flesh beautiful pearl white, hardy; 
vigorous habit exempts it from disease. It is very pro- 
ductive, yielding from 300 to 400 bushels per acre under 
favorable conditions. 


New York Early Rose. 


Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.00; barrel, 2.00. 


Standard variety for earliness, quality and produc- 
tiveness. 7 


Early Beauty of Hebron. 
Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.00; barrel, 2.00, 


An early, rapid growing variety, earlier than the 
Early Rose, and excelling from 25 to 40 per cent. in yield. 
Too well-known to need description. 


The Snow Flake. 


Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.15; barrel, 2.25. 


The tubers are of a good,medium and uniform size; 
elongated oval, compressed exceeding symmetrical and 
remarkably uniform. In quality we do not hesitate to say 
that nothing can surpass this variety; its mealiness, its 
pare delicate flavor, and the evenness with which it cooks 
through, have never been eclipsed by any potato. Early 
and productive. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louts, Mo. 15 


. White Star. | Mammoth Pearl, 
Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.00; barrel, 2.00. Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.00; barrel, 2.00. 
Tubers are oblong, large and handsome; in yield it has Handsome in appearance, free from rot and never hol- 


provedremarkably prolific; flesh pure white, very mealy, 
medium in season. Itis a good variety for a general crop. 
urbank’s Seedling. 
B S Peerless. 
Per peck, 35c.; bushel, $1.00; barrel, 2.00. 


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This old standard is still quoted high in the market. Ben pcek yt] bushel, aE-Oe, Va ae 
Well-known. A well-known productive variety. 


low; skin and flesh very white; oblong to round in shape; 
tubers large. 


At the low prices we have made for Seed Potatoes we cannot put up Barrels containing two, three 
or more varieties at Barrel Prices. 


SEED SWEET POTATOES. 
Red Bermuda. 


A pale red variety, yellow inside; grows very large and 
a valuable early market sort. . 


Early Yellow Jersey. 


In spite of the many so-called new varieties, the Early 
Yellow Jersey holds the first place. The earliest, most 
productive, of short, ‘‘chunky’”? shape, and of the best 
quality. Notstringy. Very few smail ones. 


| 
| Red Jersey. 


Quality same as the Yellow Jersey, but not so early. 
Skin red. 


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Yellow Nansemond. 


A smooth, yellow variety, well adapted to Northern and 
Southern climate. 


Red Nansemond. 


We are known to be headquarters for choice Sweet Po- Similar to the above, of bright red color and very pro- 
tatoes. Our stock is grown, stored and handled especially ductive. 
for seed purposes, and cannot fail to please all. We have Southern Queen. 
large quantities grown near this city, and we consider 
them yery superior for general use. They are carefully 
packed in barrels or boxes, and we ship the same day as 
received from the grower. So perfect is our manner of 
packing that there is rarely a complaint, although they 
are usually considered very perishable, by reason of 
changes in weather or rough handling, but we cannot 
guarantee safe delivery. 


FOX’S POTATO BUG EXTERMINATOR. 


THE BEST MACHINE IN THE WORLD FOR APPLYING LIQUID 
POISON TO PLANT, VINE OR BUSRE. 


PRICE, $5.00: . 


ADDRESS OF INVENTOR. 


Early and very productive; grows large, a yellowish- 
white color; cooks very dry. 

On account of the early publication of our Catalogue we 
cannot make prices. Prices of Seed Sweet Potatoes will 
be given on application about March 10, and of Sweet 
‘Potato Plants about April 15th. Will be shipped only in 
boxes or barrels, 


I have succeeded at last in perfecting an apparatus for sprinkling 
the poisoned water onthe vines. The great troubie was to throw 
a fine spray without filling up the small holes in the nozzle. I have 
overcome this by the use of a fine strainer inside the sprinkling 
nozzle. The fiow continues while the fluid lasts. The spray, being 
almost as fine as a heavy mist, completely covers the plant. 


Full Descriptions and Directions how to use will be sent 
with every Machine. 


HUFPHREY’S CONCAVE POTATC KNIFE. 


Price, postpaid, 30 cents each; six for $1.50; twelve 
for $2.75. 


With the Concave Potato Knife seed potatoes can be cut bet- 
ter, and $2.00 to $3.40 anacre saved in seed and time by its use. 


Sein The blade is very thin, and just the right shape to divide the pota- 
toes into one, two or three eye pieces very rapidly without cracking 
the tuber or injuring the vitality of the germs as the punch cutters 
willdo. Wesellthe Knife on its merits, and will refund the money 
to any one who is not satisfied. A circular is put up in each box 
with the Knife. 


16 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


Vegetable S605 that May be sown in each mouth from January to October. 


JANUARY—Sow in Hot-bed.—Early Beet, Early Cab- 
bage, Forcing Carrot, Cauliflower, Early Lettuce, Italian 
Onions, Radish. 


FEBRUARY—Sow in Hot-bed.—Early Beet, Broccoli, 
Early Cabbage, Forcing Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Egg 
Plant, Early Lettuce, Parsley, Pepper. Italian Onions, Rad- 
ish, Tomato. 


MARCH—Sow in Hot-bed.—Early Beet, Early Cabbage, 
Fercing Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Egg Plant, 
Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melon, Parsley. Peas, Pepper, Italian 
Onions, Radish, Tomato, Herbs. 

Sow in Open Ground.—Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Cauli- 
flower, Celery, Carrot, Cress, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Parsnip, 
Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Spinach, Early Turnip, Onion Sets. 


APRIL—Sow in Hot-bed.—Cucumber, Egg Plant, Mel- 
on, Pepper, Tomato. 

Sow in Open Ground.—Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Cab- 
bage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Sweet Corn, Cucumber, 
Cress, Endive,Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Melons, Onion, 
Parsley, Parsnip, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Rhubarb, Salsify, 
Spinach, Tomato, Turnip, Sage, Herbs, Onion Sets. 


MAY—Sow in Open Ground.—Artichoke, Asparagus, 
English Beans, Pole Beans, Bush Beans, Beets, Brussels, 


Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Sweet Corn, 
Cress, Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, 
Melon, Okra, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Peas, Potatoes, 
Pumpkin, Radish, Rhubarb, Salsiiy, Spinach, Squash, 
Tomato, Turnip, Herbs. 


JUNE—Sow in Open Ground.—Bush Beans, Lima 
Beans, Pole Beans, Beet, Carrot, Cabbage, Sweet Corn, 
Cress, Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melon. 
Okra, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radish, Salsify, Spinach, 
Squash, Turnip, Rutabaga. 


JULY—Sow in Gpen Ground.—Bush Beans, Beet, Car- 
rot, Sweet Corn, Corn Salad, Cress, Cucumber, Endive, 
Gherkin, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Early Peas, Pump- 
Kin, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Turnip, Rutabaga. 


AUGUST—Sow in Open Ground.—Bush Beans, Corn 
Salad, Cucumber, Endive. Lettuce, Harly Peas, Radish. 
Spinach, Turnip, Plant Winter Onions, 


SEPTEMBER—Sow in Open Ground.—Cabbage for 
Cold Frames, Caulifilower for Cold Frames, Corn Salad, 
Cress, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Winter Radish, Spinach, 
Turnip, Plant Winter Onions. 

OCTOBER—Sow in Open Ground.—Corn Salad, Cress, 
Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Spinach. 


How to Make a Hot Bed and a Cold Frame. 


The time must vary according to the latitude. Provide 
@ quantity of fresh horse manure from the stables, mix 
them thoroughly, tramping down the mass in successive 
fayers, and form into a large pile, so that fermentatien 
will proceed even in severe cold weather. In two or three 
cays fermentation will be apparent by the escape of steam 
from the heap. Now turn again, and allow the heap to 
remain two orthree days longer, or until the second fer- 
mentation commences. Make an excavation two feet 
deep, and of a size suited to the number of plants required. 
’ It should be made in some dry, sheltered spot, facing the 
south or east if possible. Hotbed sashes are usually 6x3 
feet, and two or three sash will generally give early plants 
enough for a large family. The frame for sashes should 
be eighteen inches high at the back and twelve inches in 
front, which will give the proper slope to catch the sun- 
light. Cross-pieces should be placed for the sashes to 
slide on, to facilitate opening and shutting the frames. 
When everything is ready, the manure is placed in the 
bed and trodden down firmly in layers to the required 
depth, two feet. Then put on the sashes, and keep the 
bed closed until the heatrises. At first it will probably be 


100° or more, which is too hot to sow the seedin; butin 

two or three days it will subside to 90° ora little less, when 

the soil may be put on to the depth of six to eight inches. 

The heat may be readily ascertained by plunging a ther- 

mometer in the manure. The soil should be mixed with 

about a third of fine, old manure, and in this the seeds may 
be sown thinly in drills two or three inches apart, and 

afterwards (as soon as out of the seed-leaf) either thinned 
out or else transplanted to another frame. Air must be. 
given every mild day by raising the sashes at the back. 

Water with tepid water whenever necessary, and during 
cold nights and snow storms keep covered with straw 
mats or board shutters. The same directions may apply 
to hot-beds made on the surface of the ground, except 

that the manure should be at least a foot wider on all sides 
than the frame. 

A Cold Frame is formed by placing the ordinary hot bed 
frame upon a bed of light, rich soil, in some place in the 
garden where it will be protected from cold winds. They 
should both be shaded from the sun by mats during the 
middle of the day. 


Number of Plants or Trees to the Acre at Given Distance. 


Dis. apart. No. plants. | Dis. apart. No. plants. Dis. apart. No. plants. ; Dis. apart. No. plants. 
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LAC Aes Riek ee a eee HOO ACID tol Se BL k es 4535630. Guy See re 58,080) 20 a0) 1 es ae 313,635 
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Diy (OW! OLX OO yin i, Cannas 5,808 | 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louts, Mo. 17 


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GENERAL LIST OF STANDARD 


...+++ VEGETABLE SEEDS. 


Tl N this List we offer a complete assortment of all known varieties of real value and have 


excluded all sorts for which there is no demand or which are worthless. We have given 

plain and reasonable general instructions as to planting and growth, but allowance must be 
made, for what applies in our latitude or section may widely differ from another not far distant. 

Terms, Cash with Order. Our prices of Vegetable Seeds given in this list include Postage or 
Free Delivery, except of Beans, Corn and Peas; for cost of mailing those see remarks under their 
respective headings. Ifany of our customers desire to pay Express or Freight Charges on Vegetable 
Seeds themselves, they are allowed when remitting to deduct at the rate of 10 cents.per pound from 
prices given. 


LIBERAL DISCOUNTS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS IN PACKETS. 


Purchaser remitting $1.00 may select Vegetable Seeds in Packets amounting 0.0.0... cesssssssseseneeseeeene: $1.25. 
= ag 2.00 a 7 ns oe Sie VLG. aire de ear aea eS 2.50 
23 66 3.00 es es ce oe ON pal pee ee ee eer alee 3.73 
“ ee 4.00 - oe es Soe tAinic leks me eal A P 5.00 
ra 4 ce 5.00 ¢e ¢¢ CO Gg é¢ Cee eS AONE ee ones ee 6.25 


We wish it distinctly understood that the discount allowed is only for Vegetable Seeds in 
Packets, and not for Seeds by weight or measure. 


Market Gardeners, or other large planters, requiring larger quantities of seeds than are here 
offered, are invited to write for our Market Gardeners’ Wholesale Price List. This list we can not send 
to private gardeners, even if they apply for it, as itis intended only for those who grow for market. 
In writing, please state whether you are a Market Gardener, Florist, or Dealer in Seeds. 


ORDER EARLY. Please order as soon after you get this Catalogue as possible, and then 
you will have your seeds at hand for planting when you want them; besides if you want 
heavy seeds in large quantities they can be sent by freight very cheaply. 


BUSH LIMA BEANS. 


Price per Packet, 10 cts., Postage included. 


HENDERSON’S DWARF CR BUSH LIMA—The first Lima ever introduced that grows without aid 
of stakes or poles in Compact bush form, about 18 inches high, and produces enormous crops of 
delicious Lima Beans which can be easily gathered as 
the common bush sorts. It is at least TWO WEEKS 
EARLIER than any of the climbing Limas. It is a true 
BUSH BEAN, requiring no supports, and is a continuous 
and abundant bearer until frost. 


Quart, 30c.; Peck, $1.75; Bushel, 6.50. 


BURPEE’S LARGE BUSH LIMA—A bush form of 
_ the true Large Lima. The plants are uniformly dwarf, 
but enormously productive; single plants under favor- 
able circumstances often yielding from 100 to 250 pods. 
The pods are as large as those of the Large Lima and 
contain from four to six very large, flat beans of the 
best quality. While not quite as early asthe Henderson 
Bush Lima, this is incomparably better in quality, fully 
equaling in this respect the Large White Lima. Any 
one who has tried this variety will be desirous of 
planting it again. 


Quart, 50c.; Peck, $3.00; Bushel, 10.00. 


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We sell 14 peck at peck and 14 bushel at bushel rates. Express or Freight charges on Beans always to be 
paid by the purchaser. If to be sent by mail, 15 cents per quart must be added to prepay postage. 


18 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


DWARF OR BUSH BEANS. 


French, Haricots Nains. 


CULTURE—Drop the Beans two or three inches apart,in 
rows standing 18 inches totwofeetapart. Hoe often, never 
when the vines are wet, or they will rust, drawing the earth 
slightly towards them. They require but six to eight 
weeks to make pods, and can be sown as late as August. 
1 quart will plant 100 feet drill; 2 bushels to the acre in 
drills. 


GREEN PODDED SORTS. 


Price per Packet, 4% Cents, Postage Included. 

EARLY BROWN MOHAWK-—Hardiest of any, even re- 
sisting a slight degree of frost successfully; early and 
very prolific. Pods long, nearly straight. broad and fiat, of 
medium quality. Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.15; bushel, 4,00. 


EARLY LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS—HEarly yellow 
beans, kidney shaped; large, flat, green pods. 
Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.15; bushel, 4.00. 


EARLY ROUND YELLOW SIX WEEKS—Beans round. 
yellow; pods green, 
Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.50. 


Old ‘‘Valentine.*’ 


Six Days Earlier than the 


IMPROVED OR EXTRA EARLY ROUND POD RED 
SPECKLED VALENTINE—Hardy and vigorous, upright 
in growth, pods being held well up from the ground, early 
and remarkably uniform in ripening, making it very 
desirable for market gardeners, as a large proportion of 
the pods canbe secured at one gathering. Pods round, 
thick and solid, tender and of fine flavor. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, 1.15; bushel, 4.00. 


WHITE SEEDED VALENTINE—Early and prolific; the 
bean being white, can be used as a shell bean. 
Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.50, 


REFUGEE, OR THOUSAND TO ONE—Hardy, yields 
abundantly. Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.15; bushel, 4.00. 


ROYAL DWARF WHITE KIDNEY—Late beans, large 
kidney -shaped, slightly flattened, can be used green or dry 


Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.15; bushel, 4.00. 


German, Bush Bohnen. 


HARDIE 


Spanish, Frijorano. 


WAX PODDED SORTS. 


Price per Packet, 7 Cents, Postage included. 


IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX (Stringless) —An early string- 
less Bean; pod of golden wax color. and excellent 
quality ; very prolific. 

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.00. 


KEENEY’S RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX BEAN—A bush 
variety of remarkable vigor and freedom fromrust. Sends 
out short tendrils on which podsare formed in addition 
to those near the central stalk of the plant. Pod yellow, of 
fine quality and entirely stringless; New. 

Quart, 40c; peck, $2.50; bushel, 9.00. 


DWARF PROLIFIC GERMAN BLACK WAX (Stringless) 
—An improved strain of the old German Black Wax 
Beans. Pod perfectly round, straight, long and an evenrich, 
waxy color. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.00. 


CURRIE’S RUST PROOF BLACK WAX—Another year’s 
observation and experience only confirms our previous 
high opinion of its merits. On account of its earliness, pro- 
ductiveness, freedom from blight or rust, it is an excellent 
variety. Pods long, flat, tender and fine quality. Seed 
larger than Black Wax, purplish or brownish black. 

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.00, 


> KIDNE TES 


STAY MOST. PRODUCTIVE: 


WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX—Extra early, hardy and 
productive. Pods long, broad, flat and of a delicate, 
waxy yellow, entirely stringless and remarkably free from 
rust. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.00. 


DWARF GOLDEN EYED WAX—Very early and a vig- 
orous grower, yielding a great profusion of tender, large, 
flat, fleshy pods of a beautiful golden waxy appearance. 
Hardy and singularly free from blight and rust. Very 
valuable. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.00. 


DWARF RED OR SCARLET FLAGEOLET WAX —Pods 
very large, sometimes 10 to 12inches in length, entirely 
stringless, very fleshy, exceedingly tender and succulent. 


Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.00. 


Express or Freight charges on Beans, always to be paid by the purchaser. We sell 36 peck at peck and 
Yé bushel at bushel rates. If to be sent by mail, 15 cents per quart must be added to prepay postage. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 19 


POLE OR RUNNING BEANS. 


French, Haricots a Rames. German, Stangenbohnen Spanish, Judias. 


CULTURE—Less hardy than the Dwarfs, and are not usually planted so early. Plant in hills 8 feet apart, with a stake 
or pole to run up on. 1 quart to 100 to 150 hills. 


EARLY DUTCH CASE KNIFE POLE—Beans Kidney-shaped, white, very pro- 
lific, with broad long pods. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50. 

HORTICULTURAL CRANBERRY POLE—Beans, round oval, speckled; a pop- 
ular variety ; equally serviceable in the green state or when shelled. 

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50. 

LAZY WIVES POLE BEANS—Great favorite. The pods grow from four to six 
inches long, entirely stringless, and of arich, buttery flavor when cooked. The pods, 
remain green and retain their tender, rich, stringiess flavor until nearly ripe. The 
Beans are white and can be used as a Shell Bean. 

Quart, 35c.; peck, $2.00; bushel, 7.50. 

WHITE CORNFIELD POLE—A well-known, popular variety, particularly in the 

West; beans white, pods round and succulent; very productive. 
Quart, 25c. ; peck, $1.50; bushel, 6.00. 

WHITE CREASEBACK ORFAT HORSE BEAN— Earliest Pole Beanin cultivation; 
exceedingly productive and of fine quality. Quart,30c ; peck, $1.50; bushel, 6.00. 

KENTUCKY WONDER POLE—Splendid variety. Vine vigorous, climbing well 
and yery productive, bearing its pods in large clusters; blossoms white; pods green, 
very long, often reaching nine or ten inches, nearly round when young, and very 
crisp, becoming very irregular and spongy as the beans ripen. Dry beans, long, oval, 
dun colored. A very prolific sort, with showy pods, which are most excellent for 
# hy snaps. Quart, 35c.; peck, $2.00; bushel, 7.50. 

IA RED-SPECKLED OVAL-SEEDED CUT-SHORT OR CORN HILL POLE—This is a 
climbing green-podded Bean, used in the South for planting to Corn, and hence 

known in some localities as a Cornfield Bean, of which there are many varieties, this 
being one of the best. Itis very preductive, and for table purposes, used as a snap, 
is of an excellent quality; pods green, half round and succulent. 
Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50. 

SOUTHERN PROLIFIC POLE—Habit vigorous, prolific, 
bearing till frost; pods borne in clusters; succulent, delicious. 

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1 50; bushel, 5.50. 

SCARLET RUNNER POLE—Very productive as a table 
yariety, and also used for ornamental purposes, producing 
dazzling, scarlet flowers. 

Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50. 
TALL BLACK WAX POLE, OR INDIAN CHIEF—Early; 
pods golden yellow; very succulent. 
Quart, 35c.; peck, $2.00; bushel, 7.50. 
EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX POLE—Begin to bear early in July, and continues until frost. 
Pods are six to eight inches long, borne in clusters of three to six, and are of a beautiful golden yellow 
color, and the flavor is delicious. Quart, 40c.; peck, $2.50; bushel, 9.00. 


POLE LIMA BEANS. 


Packet 7 cts., postage included. 


CULTURE—Set the pole, if possible, before planting. They should not be put into the ground 
before May, or not until the ground is dry and warm, for if planted too early, the seed is apt to rot, 
and unless the eye is placed downward it may not come up atall. They are very tender and cannot 
bear the slighest frost. ; 

JERSEY EXTRA EARLY LIMA—This variety is from 8to 10 days earlier than any other Pole Lima 
Bean. The vines are vigorousin growth, bearing profusely large broad pods in clusters of four. The 
Beans are nearly as large and fully as good as the Large Lima. 

Quart, 30c.; peck, $2.00; bushel, 7.00. 

DREER’S IMPROVED LIMA—Very productive and of excellent quality; when green they are 
nearly as large as the Large Lima, thicker, sweeter, and more tender and nutritious, remaining green 
in the pod for a long time after maturing. Quart, 30c.; peck, ®2.00; bushel, 7.00. a 

LARGE WHITE LITIA OR BUTTER—Most universally grown for both market and private use. 
Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50. 

SMALL LIMA OR SIEVA—Early and hardy. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50. 

KING OF THE GARDEN LiMA—They are vigorous growers, setting their Beans early at bottom 
of pole, producing continuously to the end of the season. They are very prolific, bearing their pods five to seven inches 
long, in clusters of four and five, with five to six beansina pod. Quart, 30c.; peck, $2.00; bushel, 7.00. 


ENGLISH BEANS Drop early in spring, three inches apart, in drills two or three feet apart. 
- EARLY LONG POD—Good and productive. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bush., 5.50, 
BROAD WINDSOR—Largest and best. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bush., 5.50. 


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We sell 44 peck at peck and 14 bushel at bushel rates. 
If to be sent by mail, 12 cents per quart must be added to prepay postage. 


paid by the purchaser. 


Express or Freight charges on Corn always to be 


SWEET OR SUGAR CORN. 


French, Mais. -German, Mais- Welschkorn. 


Spanish, Maiz. 


Price per Packet, 7% cts., Posiage included. 


CULTURE—Drop in hills 
three feet apart, and leave 
four plants to the hill. Plant 
at intervals of ten days from 
early spring to midsummer, ¢#Ae 
which will insure a constant ~ 
supply of Green corn through- Si . : 
out the season. 1 quart for : 
150 hills; 8 to 10 quarts, to the 
acre, in hills. 


EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES. 


EXTRA EARLY ADAMS—The hardiest and earliest 
white corn known; is not a Sugar Corn, but on account of 
its being largely sold for table use we class it among the 
Sugar Corns. It can be planted earlier than any other; ear 
short, grain white, indented. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


THE CORY—The ears are larger than the Marblehead, 
and are ready to market from five to ten days before the Mar- 
blehead Extra Early, which previously was the earliest 
sweet corn grown. The ears are not only larger in size and 
more handsome in appearance, but they are also sweeter 
anda finer in quality. It has become popular, very dwarf 
growth, setting its ears low down; kernel white, tinged 
with red. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 

EARLY MINNESOTA—This old favorite is one of the ear- 
liest sorts of sweet corn, and is highly esteemed for its 
excellent qualities. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


SHAKER’S EARLY—A splendid market sort, ready about 
the same time as Early Minnesota, but the ears are much 
larger. The stalks,in good soil, attain a height of six feet, 
bearing usually two large ears, well filled out to the tips 
of the cob. It is a superb early variety, with large, well 
filled ears; the kernels are of pearly whiteness and most 
delicious, sweet flavor. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


SECOND EARLY VARIETIES. 


ADAMS EARLY WHITE—An early market variety; sim- 
jlar to Extra Early Adams; larger but not so early. Used 
for the table, particularly in the South. 

Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 

EARLY BONANZA SWEET—This excellent variety is not 
as early as Minnesota, Crosby’s and other extra early varie- 
ties, but the ears are much larger; its table qualities are 
unequalled in rich, sugary flavor; white cob. It is exceed- 
ingly prolific, bearing two or three good ears to the stalk. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 

BLACK MEXICAN—Although the ripe grain is black or 
bluish-black, the corn when in condition for the table, 
cooks remarkably white, andis surpassed by none in ten- 
derness. This by many is considered the most desirable 
for family use of the second early sorts. Itdoes especially 
well for second early in the South. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, OR 


IMPROVED SHOE PEG—This very distinct variety is 
one of the sweetest and choicest sorts grown, always com- 
manding higher prices than any other variety, and is cer- 
tainly desirable for family use. The ears are not only of 
good size, but are produced in great abundance, frequently 
bearing four good ears, while the average is three ears to 
a stalk. The cob is very small, giving great depth to the 
kernels, which are of pearly whiteness. But the great 
merit of the ‘“‘Country Gentleman” Corn is its delicious 
quality; itis, without doubt, the sweetest and most ten- 
der of all Sweet Corn, and atthe same time with ears of 
good size. A medium early variety. 
Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


PERRY’S HYBRID SWEET—This is a second early, 
twelve rowed variety, growing only four to five feet high, 
with ears as long as the Crosby, and set very low on the 
stalk; red cob, kernels white, large, sweet and very tender. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


MOORE’S EARLY CONCORD—Produces its very large, 
handsome, fourteen rowed ears very low on the stalk; 
comes into use after Early Minnesota; the quality is fault- 
less. A fine intermediate variety. . 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


CLARK’S NONE-SUCH—The introducer, a thoroughly 
informed grower, says this variety is one of the best. It 
is a strong, vigorous grower and heavy yielder; pink- 
colored cobs with white grain of good size, tinged with 
pink at the cob end; it shows not the least sign of glaze or 
flint, and is, therefore, sweet and tender; it has twelve to 
fourteen rows, and comes into use after the earlier varie- 
ties. Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


FOR GENERAL CROP. 


STOWELL’S EVERGREEN—This variety is more largely 
planted than any other, being the general favorite with 
canners and market gardeners for late use. Itis very pro- 
ductive, the ears areof large size, grains deep, exceptionally 
tender and sugary, and remain for a long time 1n an edible 
condition. Our stock is very fine, and specially recom- 
mended to truckers and canners. 

Quart, 15c.; peck, $1 00; bushel, 3.00. 


MAMMOTH LATE—This produces the largest ears of any, 
a single ear sometimes weighing as much as two to three 
pounds. Itripens a little later than the Evergreen, with 
larger cobs, the kernels being flatter, not horse tooth 
shape. Quart, 15¢c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


ka-SPECIAL PRICES WILL BE MADE FOR LARGER QUANTITIES THAN QUOTED ABOVE. 
For Sweet Corn for Fodder and various Pop Corns and Field Corn varieties, see SEED FIELD CORN, 


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We sell 14 peck at peck and 44 bushel at bushel rates. Express or Freight charges on Peas always to be 
paid by the purchaser. If to be sent by mail, 15 cents per quart must be added to prepay postage. 


GARDEN PEAS. 


French, Pois. German, Erbse. Spanish, Guizante. 


Culture—The planting of an early crop of Garden Peas should be made in the spring, as soon as the ground can be 
worked, in a warm, dry situation, and covered about three inches. They are usually planted in double rows from three to 
four feet apart, and those requiring it, bushed, when about six inches high. They should be kept clean, and earthed up 
twice in their growth. One quart will plant 80 feet drill; two bushels are suflicient to plant one acre. 


PLANT’S EXTRA EARLY—Bearing our name is the 
most profitable Pea for market gardeners and truckers 
to grow; it is entirely distinct and superior to any other 
Extra Early Pea. It is the earliest, maturing from forty to 
forty-five days from germination; it is the most productve, 
the pods are of 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 twenty 


in 
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inches in height. The pods fill up evenly,and frequently 
the entire crop can be gathered at one picking, which is 
very valuable to the market gardener. While hundreds of 
market gardevers have pronounced this Pea uneqalled in 
earliness, yield and regularity of growth, and in 
every sense a perfect trucker’s pea, yet at the same time 
we know of no other variety more popular or better 
adapted to private gardens. 


Quart, 25c.; peck, 1.35; bushel, 5.00. 


DWARF EARLY VARIETIES. 


(No Sticks Required.) 


Price per Packet, 7 cts., Postage included. 

NOTT’S EXCELSIOR—Robust and vigorous in growth, 
inclined to throw out laterals from the base of the stock, 
producing in profusion long handsome pods, closely 
packed with large peas of fine flavor. An improvement 
on American Wonder, being more vigorous and prolific 
with larger pods with more peas than either the Wonder 
or Premium Gem. A decided acquisition and sure to be 
very popular when generally known. An excel'ent variety 
for family use. Seed green, wrinkled, square at the ends 
ike American Wonder; height 12 inches. 

Quart, 50c.; peck, 3.00; bushel, 10.00. 

PLANT’S EARLIEST DWARF OR TOM THUMB—Very 

early and prolific, and very dwarf, growing only ten to 


twelve inches high. 
Quart, 30c.; peck, #1.50; bush., 5.50. 


AMERICAN WONDER — (Wrinkled)— This variety is 
without exception the Earliest Wrinkled Pea in cultiva- 
tion. It isof dwarf and robust habit, growing from ten 
to twelve inches high, and produces a profusion of good 
sized and well filled pods of the finest flavor. Well known. 

Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50. 


LITTLE GEM — (Wrinkled) —A dwarf, prolific, green, 
wrinkled marrow; habit similar to the Tom Thumb; it has 
all the sugary flavor of the late Wrinkled Peas, besides 
being early: height one foot. 

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.35; bush., 5.00. 


CARTER’S PREMIUM GEM — (Wrinkled)—A valuable 
extra early, dwarf Wrinkled Pea, robust in growth, with 
long pods, height one foot. 

Quart, 25e.; peck, $1.35; bush., 5.00, 


BLUE PETER—A dwarf variety, dark green foliage, 
with large, well filled pods, of an exquisite flavor; one foot 
high. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.35; bush., 5.00. 


22 Plant Seed Company, S12 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


GARDEN PEAS.—Continued. 


FIRST EARLY VARIETIES. 


Price per Packet, 7 cts., Postage included. 


CARTER’S FIRST CROP—One of the earliest in cultiva- 
tion, very productive, good flavor, two feet high. 
Quart, 2&c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.50. 


ALASKA—TRUE—One of the earliest peas known; 90 per 
cent. of the pods can be gathered at the first picking. The 
dark green color of the pods make it extremely desirable. 
Two feet high. 

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1 35; bushel, 5.00. 

RURAL NEW YORKER—Very robust and branching 
habit. Itis one of the earliest, most hardy, most produc- 
tive, and ripens uniformly. Height of vine, 2 feet. 

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.50. 


IMPROVED DAN O’ROURKE—A very popular extra 
early market variety; pods well filled. Two feet high. 
Quart, 25e.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.50. 


EARLY FRAME OR MAY-—A well known early variety, 
also called Early June, Early Kent, etc. Pods round, 
hardy; very prolific; two feet high. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.15; bushel, 4.00. 


SECOND EARLY VARIETIES. 


Price, per Packet, 7 cts. Postage included. 


HEROINE—This is a medium early, green Wrinkled Pea? 
grows uniformly about two and one-half feet high, and is 
literally covered with well filled long, heavy, pointed 
pods; so striking and distinct is this variety that it would 
be picked out at once in a field of one hundred other 
varieties. The quality of this pea is simply perfection— 
that rich, buttery, marrow-like flavor for which the peas 
grown in the gardens of Old England are celebrated. 

: Quart, 30c.; peck, $2.09; bush., 7.50. 


a. P. S.CO.’S SEC= 
ai : OND EARLY — This 
variety ripens about 
two weeks later than 
our Plant’s Extra 
Early, just in time 
when peas are 
scarce and command 
agood price. Itisa 
wrinkled variety; 
the vines are uni- 
formly two feet 
high, and very even 
and regular in 
growth. Itisa pro- 
lific - bearer, and 
E yields more per acre 

than any other variety. The pods, although of medium 


size, are numerous, and are literally packed with peas of a © 


delicious sweet flavor. 
Quart, 25e.; peck, $1.35; bush., 5.00. 


HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN—A grand wrinkled 
variety, coming in between Little Gem and Advancer. 
The vines are two feet high, very regnlar in growth. Itis 
a prolific bearer, and yields abundantly. Pods, medium 
size, numerous and full with peas of a delicious sweet 
flavor. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, 4.50. 

ADV ANCER—(Wrinkled)—A green wrinkled marrow, of 
fine flavor; long pods, well filled; very prolific; two and 
one-half feet high. 

Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.25; bush., 4.50. 


-with immense pods. 


General Crop and Late Sorts. 


Price per Packet, 7 cts., Postage included. 
STRATAGEM— 
(Wrinkled) — One of 
the finest second early 
peas grown. he 
strong, sturdy haulm 
is literally covered 


Many of the pods 
measure nearly 5% 
inches in length, and 
contain as high as ten 
large, fine flavored, 
wrinkled peas of ex- 
cellent quality, very 
sweet, two feet high. 
Quart, 25c.; peck, 
$1.50; bush., 5.50, 


PRIDE OF THE 
MARKET—YVery pro- 
ductive, the pods are 
well filled with large 
and fine flavored peas; its robust constitution, enormous 
productiveness, and superior appearance has made it a 
favorite of the public; two feet high. 

Quart, 30c,; peck, $2.00; bush., 7 50. 

CHAMPION OF ENGLAND—(Wrinkled)— One of the 
richest and best flavored peas grown; large, long pods; 
four to five feet high. 

Quart, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bush., 3.50. 

BLISS’ EVER-BEARING—The great value of this variety 
is found in its long continued bearing; pods three to four 
inches long, well filled. Peas very large, half an inch or 
over in diameter; unsurpassed in sweetness and flavor. 
Two feet high. Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.25; bush., 4.50. 

LARGE WHITE MARROWFAT—A favorite market sort; 
large, broad pods; well filled; five feet high. 

Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bush., 3.60. 

BLACK-EYED MARROWFAT—A well-known variety; 
large pods, well filled; hardy and productive; four feet 
high. Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bush., 3.00. 


Sugar or Edible Podded Peas. 


TALL MELTING SUGAR PEA—Well deserves its name, 
for this new Pea is unquestionably the best in size of pod. 
prolific bearing and delicious quality of all the edible 
pods. It grows to the height of five feet, bears a profusion 
of large, broad pods, which are generally found in pairs, 
and which are so brittle that they snap without any string. 
The pods when cooked are very sweetand tender. 

Per packet, 10c.; pint, 30c.; quart, 50c.; peck, $3.00. 

VERY DWARF SUGAR — This variety is unusually 
dwarf, being very similar in habit to the well-known 
American Wonder Pea. The pods are of unusual size for 
such a small growing sort,and are of exquisite, melting 
quality. Ofrecent years the demand has increased very 
much for Sugar Peas. This little variety has a great 
advantage from the fact that it does not require brushing 
or sticking as other Sugar Peas do. 

Packet, 10c.; pint, 30c.; quart, 5Cc.; peck, $3.00. 

DWARF GRAY SUGAR—A desirable Sugar Pea; very 
early and prolific; pods broad, flat and crooked, and con- 
tain five or six peas; two feet high. 

Packet, 7e.; quart, 30c.; peck, $2.00; bush., 7.00. 


Express or Freight charges on Peas always to be paid by the Purchaser. We sell 44 peck at peck an@ 
44 bushel at bushel rates. If to be sent by mail, 15 cents per quart must be added to prepay vostage. ’ 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Lours, Mo. ae 


Four Excellent, Medium Early and Late Peas. 


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THE ADMIRAL—A splendid second-early variety of 
great value; good for Market and family use, and we re- 
quest our customers to plant largely of it. Vines three to 
four feet high, but little branched, vigorous; foliage re- 
sembles extra early in size andcolor. Pods usually borne 
in pairs and in great abundance; length about two and 
one-half inches, thick, curved, bright green, carrying six 
to nine closely crowded peas of the very best quality and 
color. We know of no pea which remains palatable 
longer after it becomes large enough to use. Dry pea 
much wrinkled and flattened, medium size, cream color. 
This variety is admirably adapted to canners’ use, owing 
to its great vigor, productiveness, fine color and quality of 
the green peas, and their suitable size when in best 
condition. 

Quart, 30c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, 6.50. 

PARAGON—Donuble podded; medium late; long, straight 
pods; six to nine peas. Stubbed, stocky vine with luxuri- 
ant foliage; pods light green. Quality superb, not ex- 
celled by any pea, and the largest producer known, Three 


feet high. : 
Quart, 25c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, 5.50, 


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Price per Packet, 7 cents, Postage included, 


IMPROVED STRATAGEM—A sort in which the good 
qualities which gave the old Stratagem its popularity, are 
so developed as to make this a distinct variety. Wedo 
not hesitate to pronounce this by far the best of the large 
podded peas; the pods are of immense size, very uniformly 
filled with very large, dark green peas of the finest qual- 
ity; vine medium height, but very stocky, with very broad, 
light green leaves, and bearing an abundance of large, 
handsome pods; one of the very best varieties for market 
gardeners. Quart, 35c.; peck, $2.25; bushel, 3.00, 


TELEPHONE—A wrinkled variety of very robust habit 
and a great bearer. A single vine produces from eighteen 
to twenty unusually long, well filled pods of largest size, 
containing ten to eleven peas, often forming a Gouble 
row. Itis very productive, of fine flavor and an excellent 
table variety; height about four feet. 

Quart, 30c.; peck, $2.00; bushel. 7.00, 


The above four varieties of Peas are not new, but we Gat- 
alogue them for the first time; they are all of great merit 
and value; they have been tried, and we can recommend 
them to our customers with great confidence. 


VEGETABLE SEED. 


In comparing our prices with others, please remember that OUR PRICES GIVEN HERE INCLUDE POSTAGE 
and if the seed is ordered by freight or express, at the expense of the purchaser, 
he can deduct 19 cents per pound from prices named. 


ARTICHOKE. 


French, Artichaut. German, Artischoke. Spanish,Alcachofa. 


Drop the seeds early in spring, and transplant in the 
following spring to hills four feet apart, setting from one 
to three plants ina hill. The soil should be deep and rich. 


LARGE GREEN GLOBE—The largest and best. 
Packet, 5ce.; ounce, 30c.; #4 pound, $1.00; pound, 3.50 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE ROOTS—See Miscellaneous 


re ASPARAGUS. 


French, Asperge. German, Spargel. Spanish, Esparragos. 

Sow in the fall or early in the spring, thinly in shallow 
drills, twelve to eighteen inches apart, covering seed 
about one inch deep. Hoe often, and keep free from 
weeds. 


BARR’S MAMMOTH—This valuable sort comes from 
Pennsylvania. Itis very early and grows twice the size 
ofthe common sorts. Itis tender to the stem and of del- 
licious flavor. 

Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00 


COLUMBIA WHITE MASMIMOTH—Magnificent variety of 
asparagus; furnishes white shoots which stay white as 
long as fitfor use without earthing up or any other arti- 
ficial blanching, and because it can be absolutely de- 


pended on to give 80 to 90 per cent. white plants from 
seed. There is no question but this is the greatest advance 
of the last quarter ceutury in Asparagus improvement, and 
no grower can afford to be without it. 
Packet. 10c.; ounce, 15c.; +4 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50 
PALMETTO—An improvement on Conover’s, in that it 
yieldsa much heavier crop, and of much more even and 
regular size. Fit for use nearly a week before the Con- 
over’s. 
Packet, 5e.; ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL—The standard variety; very 
productive and of good quality. 
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 25e.; pound, 75e, 


ASPARAGUS PLANTS—See Miscellaneous Roots. 


BROCCOLI. 


French, Brocoli. German, Spargelkohl. Spanish, Brocuii, 

Sow early in Spring, and transplant and cultivate the 
same as cabbage, The Broccoli is similar to the Canli- 
flower. They will produce heads in October and 
November. 

WHITE CAPE—Early, with large, close head. Packet, 
5c.; ounce, 30c.; 4% pound, $1.00; pound, 3.50, 

LARGE PURPLE CAPE—A good, early variety. Packet 
5c.; ounce, 30c.; 34 pound, $1.00; pound, 3.50. 


BRUSSELS SPOUTS. 


French, Chou de Bruxelles. German, Spros- 
sen Kohl. Spanish, Berza de Brusels. 


Sow early in Spring, transplant and cul- 


re wa ~ 


tivate as cabbage. It grows about two Bae a 
feet high, bearing numerous small heads, me 
which are in perfection for boiling in ERTGN 


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autumn. 


IMPROVED ROSEBERRY—Very fine. 
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 20c.; #4 pound, 60c.; => 
pound, $2.00. = 


24 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


P. S. Co.’s Prices of Vegetable Seed given here include postage ; if Vegetable Seeds are ordered by Freight 
or Express at the expense of the purchaser, 10 cents per pound can be deducted. 


BEETS. FOR TABLE USE. 


French, Betterave. German, Rothe Ruebe. Spanish, Betterava. 
Price per Packet, 5 cts. each, Postage included. 


| Pq, — es. cons 
BLOOD TURNIP 


Culture—The best results are obtained ona deep, rich, 
sandy loam. If wanted very early,sow in hot-beds and 
transplant, cutting off the outer leaves, or for general crop, 
sow as soon as the ground will permit in drills of eighteen 
jnches apart and thin out to three inches in the row. For 
‘winter use, the turnip varieties may be sown in June. If 
possible, always sow in freshly prepared soil, which 
should be pressed firmly over the seed. A supply may be 
jnad for winter use by storing in a cellar and keeping cov- 
ered with sand,earth or sods, to prevent wilting, or they 
may be kept out doors in pits such as are used for apples 
and potatoes. 1 ounce to 50 feet drill. 4to5 pouuds to the 
acre in drills. 


ECLIPSE. 


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CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN EARLY DARK RED—(For illus- 
tration see last page of cover.) This variety is pronounced 
the best for early market. It is as early as the Original 
Harly Egyptian, and by careful selection it has been made 
thicker and is less inclined to push up a woody neck as it 
advances in growth. For those who wish for a dark fleshed, 
small necked, early variety of beet, this is decidedly the 
earliest and best sort. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


EARLY EGYPTIAN DARK RED—The well known fav- 
orite; the standard early market sort; color very deep 
red; tender and sweet; inform like the Flat Dutch Tur- 
mip. Our seedisaselection of the darkest, earliest and 
most perfect roots. 

/ Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


VU MITCHELL’S PERFECTED EARLIEST DARK RED—It 
is nearly as early as the Egyptian, but larger, of fine dark 
wed color, tender and sweet at all times, whether old or 
young. Ithas avery smalltop and will produce a crop in 
siz weeks from time of planting the seed. Itis very produc- 
tive and a perfect keeper. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


DARK RED EARLY 
EGYPTIAN. 


MITCHELL’S 
E. DARK RED, 


EARLY ECLIPSE—An improved extra early sort. Tops 
small, dark purplish-green shading to lighter color on 
outside of the leaves. Roots nearly globular with a small 
tap root and very small collar. Flesh dark red, zoned 
with a lighter red, very sweet, crisp and tender, especially 
when young. One of the most desirable sorts for bunch- 
ing. Ounce, 10c.; 144 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 

P. S. CO."S IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—A 
selected type of the Early Blood Turnip, remarkable for 
perfected symmetry of shape, freedom from side or fib- 
rous roots, and fine quality. It grows uniformly to a good, 
large size, flesh deep b'ood red, fine grained, very sweet 
and tender. 

V4 Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 

EDMAND’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—One of the best 
Beets grown, being avery careful selection. The roots are 
of good form, round, with only one single small tap root; 
the flesh is of a deep blood red color, and very sweet and 
tender. They can be plarted very closely, as they do not 
grow large and coarse and have a very smalltop. Itis one 
of the best for the market gardener and for table use. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 
£“LONG SMOOTH BLOOD RED—Tops large; neck small; 
leaf stems and vines red; leaf green; roots large, tapering 
towards both ends, growing even with the surface, dark 
red, flesh dark red, zoned with lighter shade; very tender 
and sweet, and remaining so when kept till spring. 

' Ounce, 10e.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 55e, 

EARLY FLAT BASSANO—Early and flat, flesh white 
and rose, very tender, sweet and juicy. 

Ounce. 10e.; 34 pound, 20c¢,; pound, 55e. 

EARLY YELLOW TURNIP—Flesh yellow and tender. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 55c. 

SWISS CHARD OR SEA-KALE BEET—Cultivated for 
its leaves. The mid-rib is stewed as Asparagus. The 
other portion of the leat being used as a Spinach. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 25e.; pound, 75c. 


For Mangel Wurtzel and Sugar Beet Seed, See Miscellaneous Farm Seed. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Lous, Mo. 25 


-P. S. CO’S CABBAGE SEED. 


French, Chou Pomme. 


There is nothing of greater importance to market gar- 
deners or market farmers, than reliable Cabbage Seeds. 
We know of having the best, purest and highest grade of 
Cabbage Seed that is offered, or at least it is surpassed by 
none. Compared with the cost of Seed, there is more 
money in growing Cabbage than any other crop, and there 
is nothing which growers should be more particular about. 
We need say nothing to those who have purchased our 
Cabbage Seed in former seasons, as to them its high 
quality is already known. To those who have never tried 
us, we Can only say that our Cabbage Seed is the very best 
procurable. Every Seed we sell is grown from select, 
sound and most perfect shaped heads, and their quality 
can be relied upon. 


There is no vegetable which is more universally culti- 
yated than this. Itis found in the poorest and smallest 
yard, and it responds so readily to better care that it is 
also entitled to a place in the finest garden, and merits 
the attention of the most skillful gardener. But the main 
requisite to insure satisfactory results is Good Seeds; 
there is no vegetable where the seed has more influence 
on the quality of the product than in this, and gardeners 
should invariably select the best procurable. 


FIRST EARLY VARIETIES. 


Per Packet, 5 Cents, Postpaid. 
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SELECTED EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD — True 
American—The most popular and most valuable variety 
with market gardeners for early use, and is justly econsid- 
ered the best early Cabbage in cultivation, and sure to 
head. The heads are large sized, pyramidal in shape, 
having a blunted or round peak with small outside foliage. 
Select quality. 
Ounce, 25c.; %& pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00. 
EARLIEST OF ALL—This variety gives great satisfaction. 
A few days earlier than Wakefield, the heads are oblong, 
rounded at the top, solid and firm, while it seldom fails 
to head. Heads of medium size, and of fine quality. 
Ounce, 25c.; #4 pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00. 


German, Kopf-Kohl oder Kraut. 


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Spanish, Berzade Ropollo. 


CULTIVATION—The early varieties, where the winters 
are mild, are frequently sown in seed beds in the autumn, 
protected during the winter and transplanted early inthe 
spring. Itis customary also, for the early crop, to sow in 
hot beds during January and February, and in cold frames 
under glass in March, and for later crops, in the open 
ground through the month of May. For early crop of the 
late Cabbages, seed may be sown in the open ground, as 
early as the middle of April, and earlier in hot beds. For 
the fall and winter crop of late Cabbages, the seed should 
be sown in the month of June—indeed, almost to the end 
of the month willdo. To produce fine Cabbages, the soii 
must be deep, rich and highly manured. The early vari- 
ties may be transplanted in rows, eighteen or twenty 
inches apart, and twelve to fifteen inches distant in ths 
row. The late varieties should be set twenty or more 
inches apart, in rows two feet or more apart. One ounce 
will produce about 3,000 plants. It will take about one- 
quarter pound to plant one acre. 

Cabbages should be hoed every week, and the ground 
stirred as they advance in growth, drawing up a little 
earth to the plant each time until they begin to head, when 
they should be thoroughly cultivated and left to mature. 
Loosening the roots will sometimes retard the bursting of 
full grown heads. 


THE CHARLESTON OR LARGE TYPE OF WAKEFIELD 
—The Largest and Best ‘‘First Early’’ Cabbage—This ya-— 
riety has all the characteristics of the Early Jersey Wake- 
field, but itis of a greater size, the heads are larger and 
not so pointed, and it is about four to five days later. Am 
excellent strain. ; 


Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 90c.; pouud, $3.90. 


SECOND EARLY VARIETIES, 


Per Packei, 5 Cents, Postpaid. 


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-heading Cabbage; growth compact, so that it may be set 


as close as the smaller sorts. Heads large, flat or slightiy 
rounded, handsome, and they keep longer without bursting 
than most of the early sorts. Valuable for both family and 
market. Select quality. 


Ounce, 25ce.3 14 pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00. 


Prices of Vegetable Seed given here include postage; if Seeds are ordered by Freight or Express at the 
expense of the purchaser, 10 cents per pound may be deducted. 


26 Plant Sced Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


SECOND EARLY CABBAGES. 


Packet, 5 Cents each, Postpaid, 


ALL SEASON, OR SUREHEAD—TRUE—This excellent 
sfrain of early Drumhead Cabbage is as early and good as 
the Early Summer, and growing a third to half as large 
again. As the name indicates, it can be planted at all 
seasons, and makes both a splendid early and late variety. 
it forms a fine, large, bard head of superior quality, not 
bursting after heading. The heads are of great thickness, 
which makes it a capital sort to keep through the winter. 


Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


SUCCESSION—HENDERSON — Early maturing, a little 
later than Harly Summer, and is twice its size. Although 
this variety will be largely grown to come in for midsum- 
mer use, it will also be valuable as a fall or winter variety, 
as its firm, solid head makes it an excellent keeper. 


Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, %5c.; pound, $2.50. 


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IMPROVED WHITE BRUNSWICK SHORT STEMMED— 
FOTLERS—The earliest and very best Drumhead yet 
offered; heads large, tender, solid and highly flavored. 
Very popular with St. Louis market gardeners. 

Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 

EARLY LARGE FRENCH OXHEART—BHeads close and 
firm; fine flavor and good quality; well known. 

Ounce, 15¢c.; 4% pound. 50c.; pound, $1.50. 

EARLY DRUMHEAD, OR JOHNSDAY DRUMHEAD— 
Heads round, flat; one of the latest among the early sorts. 

Ounce, 15c.; % pound, 50c.; pound, %1.50, 

EARLY LARGE YORK—The old well-known sort. 

Ounce, 15c.; 34 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50, 


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EARLY DWARE FLAT DUTCH—An excellent variety for 
summer use; flat, compact, solid heads, of fine flavor. 


Ounce, 20c.; %{ pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 
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EARLY WINNINGSTADT — An old German variety; 
heads large, conical shaped, very tender and of good 
quality. 

Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


RED CABBAGE. 


German, Roth-Kraut. 
Packet, 5c. each, postpaid. 


aa EARLY BLOOD OR 

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—Early, heads round 
and solid, fine color 
and excellent qual- 
ity. 

Ounce, 25c.; 

44 pound, 75e.; 

pound, $2.50. 


RED DUTCH FOR 
PICKLING — Medium 
size,very hard oblong 

Sore heads ; first quality. 
Ounce, 20c.; 4a pound, 60c.; pound, 2.00. 
' MAMMOTH ROCK RED—This is by far the best, largest 
and surest-heading red cabbage ever introduced. The 
plant is large, with numerous spreading leaves. The head 
is large, round, very solid, and of deep red color. 

Ounce, 25c.; #4 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


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SAVOY OR CURLY CABBAGE. 


German, Wirsing—Savoyerkohl. 
Packet, 5c. each, postpaid. 


We call special attention to this class, being of much 
finer and sweeter flavor and quality than the best of other 
Cabbages. Grown in fall and allowed to be touched by 
frost, it is one of the most delicious of all vegetables, and 
as they become better known in this country, they are growing 
rapidly into favor with discriminating buyers. 


EARLY DWARF ULM SAVOY—TRUE—One of the 
earliest and sweetest of the Savoys. Heads round, 
solid; leaves small, thick, fleshy, of fine, deep greencolor; 
and of most excellent quality. 

Ounce, 20c.; 344 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


AMERICAN LATE DRUIMHEAD PERFECTION SAVOY— 
This is the best of the Savoy Class, either for home use or 
market. Heads large, very solid and compact, of ayellow 
ish green color, and, like allother of the Savoy varieties, 
is of excellent flavor. 

Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75c.; pound, &2.50. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 27 


Please remember that our prices for Vegetable Seeds given here include postage. If ordered by Freight 
or Express, at purchaser’s expense, 10 cents per pound can be deducted. 


LATE FALL OR WINTER CABBAGES. 


Per Packet, 5 cents each, Postpaid, 


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PLANT SEED CO.’S SUPERIOR PREMIUM LATE 
FLAT DUTCH CABBAGE—This is a superior strain of the 
Premium Late Flat Dutch Cabbage. The seed we offer 
has been grown from heads uniform in size, large and 
solid. Itis asure header, and those who buy it will find 
it to be one of the most satisfactory strains of the late Cab- 
bage they have ever used. 

Ounce, 30c.; + lb., 90c.; pound, $3.00. 

PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH—SELECT QUALITY— 
The standard winter variety, low growth, heads large, 
bluish green, round, solid, broad and flat on top, and often 
tinted with red and brown; an excellent keeper. 

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75e.; pound, $2.50. 


LARGE LATE ATFIERICAN DRUMHEAD—SELECT QUAL= 
iT Y—Excellent winter variety, with a broad, flat or round 
head, very compact and solid short stump, tender and 
good flavored, an excellent keeper. 
Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75e.; pound, $2.50. 

ST. LOUIS LATE MARKET CABBAGE—A special strain 
Oflate cabbage. For description, see specialties of Veg- 
¢table Seed; for illustration, last page of cover. 


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LOUISVILLE LARGE DRUMHEAD—Finest strains of 
Drumheadin existence; bright green foliage and short 
stem; heads large, round and thick; valuable for winter, 
also suitable for a fall crop if sown early. 

Ounce, 25c.; #4 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH DRUMHEAD—The largest 
variety in cultivation, heads growing to an enormous size, 
being compact and hard. 

Ounce, 25¢.; #4 pound, 75ce.; pound, $2.50. 


STONE MASON DRUMHEAD—A good fall and winter 
variety. Heads fiat and solid. 

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75e.; pound, $2.50. 

To preserve cabbage during the winter, pull them ona 
dry day, and turn them over on the heads a few hours to 
drain. Set them out in a cool Gellar, or bury them with 
the heads downward, in long trenches, in a dry situation, 
or bury the head and partofthe stump in the open ground, 
and place over them a light covering of straw or boards, to 
protect them in severe weather. 


COLLARDS. 


CREOLE OR SOUTH- 
ERN—CABBAGE 
GREENS—Itsrobustand 
vigorous character fits 
it to resist conditions 
unfavorable to the per- 
fection of more highly 
developed types of the 
Cabbage family, and it 
is, therefore, at some 
seasons in the Southern 
States, the only avail- 
able form of Cabbage. 

Ounce, 15c.; 
34 pound, 50c.; 
pound, $1.50. 


28 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, Si. Louis, Mo. 


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the most profitable, and no other variety has yet surpassed this excellent sort. Plenty of Cauli- 
flower Seed is sold in this country as the Earliest Dwarf Erfurt variety at a low price—beware of such 
seed; it cannot be genuine. Plant ours and you will get the true article. 


CULTIVATION—The Cauliflower is esteemed as one of 
the most delicious vegetables. It requires the same treat- 
ment and culture as the Cabbage, and with good seed of a 
pure strain, it iseasily grown. Sow the seed in a cold frame 
early in spring, orinasheltered and well prepared seed 
bed, in the open ground, in a warm sunny exposure; keep 
the plants sufliciently well thinned out to secure vigorous 
and stocky growth, and when of the usual size of Cabbage 
plants, transplant them about two feet apart, in good well- 
enriched soil, bearing in mind not to use ground where any 
of the Cabbage tribe grew the previous year. The best 
fertilizer is thoroughly rotted stable manure and bone dust. 
One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. 

P. S. CO.’S EARLIEST DWARF EXTRA ERFURT SEL= 
ECTED—The best for forcing and open ground; the earliest 
and finest of all varieties. Scarcely a plant fails to produce 
a good head. Itis of dwarf habit, compact growth, short 
outside leaves, and can be planted twenty inches apart 
each way. The best for early market and family use, and 
can be entirely relied upon, as the seed was grown with 
extra care by one of the most careful growers in Erfurt. 
A very shy seeder on account of its compact solid heads. 

Packet, 40c. ; 44 ounce, $1.50; ounce, 5.00. 

EARLY DWARF ERFURT SMALL LEAVED—A favorite 
early market variety, for forcing or open ground; large, 
compact, solid, pure white heads of finest quality. 

Packet, 25c.; 14 ounce, 75c.; ounce, $2.50. 


EARLY SNOWBALL—Highly esteemed by market gar- 
Geners for its earliness and reliability as a sure header; it 
grows on arobust stem, and produces magnificent white 
heads of fine quality. The outer leaves are short, allowing 
the plants to be set closer together than most varieties, 
18 to 20inches being far enough apart. Its dwarf compact 
habit of growth renders it one of the best for forcing under 
glass; although cultivated principally for an early crop, it 
does equally well for late planting. 

Packet, 25c.; 34 ounce, 75c.; ounce, $2.50. 


LENORMAND’S SHORT STEMMED—A very fine large, 
late variety of good quality. 
Packet, 10c.; ounce, 60c.; 14 pound, $2.00. 
EARLY PARIS—Head rather large, white and compact, 
stalk short. 
Packet, 10e ; ounce, 60c.; % pound, $2.00. 


EARLY LONDON—A well known variety, fine, white 
and compact heads. 
Packet, 10c.; ounce, 50c.; 144 pound, $1.50. 


ITALIAN EARLY GIANT AUTUMNAL—Extra fine sort, 
produce large white heads, and comes to maturity early in 
autumn. 

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 60c.; 44 pound, $2.00. 

LARGE LATE ASIATIC—A late, large, white compact 
variety. Packet, 10c.; ounce, 50c.: 44 pound, $1.50. ; 


CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS. 


Fr., Mache. Ger., Rabinschen, Feldsalat. 


1 ounce to fifteen square feet. Six pounds tothe acre. 

Sow early in fall or first of the spring, in shallow drills, 
about twelve inches apart. Cover lightly, and if very dry, 
occasionally water. To protect through the winter, cover 
with straw or light evergreen bush. 


LARGE LEAVED—The best varicty cultivated. 
Packet, 5v.; ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


CHICORY. 


French, Chicoree. German, Chicorienwurtzel. 


LARGE ROOTED OR COFFEE—Sown in drills, the roots 
become well developed. Whenthey are dried, roasted or 
ground, they become the Chicory of commerce, and are 
used in adulterating coffee. 

Packet, 5c.; ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


WILD CHICORY—The leaves are used for salads. 
Packet, 5e.; ounce,15e ; '% pound, 40ec.; pound, $1.25 


Plant Seed. Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 29 


ae CARROT. 


' French, Carrote. German, Mehre, oder Gelbe Rueben. Spanish, Zanahoria. 


ie Price per Packet, Postage included, 5 cts. each. 


CULTURE—1 ounce to 100 feet drill; 2 to 3 pounds to the 
acre in drills. For early crops sow in spring as soon as the 
ground can be worked, in drills fifteen inches apart, cover- 
ing one-half inch; thin plants to three or four inches in the 
row. For field culture rows should be of sufficient dis- 
tance to admit of the use of a horse cultivator; sow seed 
in April. A lightsandy loam deeply tilled is best. 

Carrots form a nutritious, succulent food in the winter 
for horses, cattle, sheep and pigs. Cows fed on Carrots, 
alternately with Mangels and Ruta Bagas, give a notably 
increased yield of milk. In feeding the roots should be 
washed, sliced and heavily dusted with Indian mealorbran, 
together with a proper proportion of salt. 


EXTRA EARLY FORCING—The earliest variety in cul- 
tivation. Topssmall, root nearly round, two inches in 
diameter, with slender tap, reddish orange. Figure 1. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


EARLY SHORT HORN, STUMP ROOTED—A very early 
yariety, excellent for table use; color, deepscariet. Fig.6. 
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET, STUMP ROOTED—An 
excellent variety for market gardeners; color, scarlet; 
good for shallow soils. Figure 2. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


OXHEART, OR HALF LONG GUERANDE —This is one of 
the most valuable, either for family use or market. Itis 
an intermediate between the Half Long and Horn varieties, 
attaining a diameter three to four inches at the neck, and 
of most beautiful shape and color. Figure 5. 

Ounce, 10c.; 1% pound, 360c.; pound, $1.00. 


RUBICON HALF LONG—Very symmetrical in shape and 
of dark, orange color. It is earlier than the Danvers and 
about the same length; the leaves are one-third shorter, 
fewer and finer than this well-known sort. It grows 
without neck, the crown is hollow and it grows well under 
the ground. Figure 3. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


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in shape between the Nantes Half Long Stump-Rooted 
Carrot and the Guerande or Oxheart variety, nearly 
equaling the former in length, and having the broad 
shoulder and tapering root of the latter. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


EARLY SCARLET HORN, POINTED ROOTED—A fine 
variety, of medium size; color, deep scarlet; fine flavor. 
Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


Best four kinds for Feeding Cattle and Horses. 


IMPROVED LONG ORANGE—A well-known standard 
sort; roots long, thickest near the 
crown, tapering regularly to a point; 
color, deep orange; suitable for the 
table and main field crop. 
Ounce, 10c.; #4 pound, 25c.; 
pound, 85e. 

DANVERS HALF LONG ORANGE— 
WN One of the most productive, and good 
for field culture, for stock and horse 
feeding. Tops medium, dark colored; 
roots large, but short, tapering abruptly 
at the point, very uniform and hand- 
some; flesh, deep orange, with yellow 
center, sweet and tender. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; 
pound, 85c. 

LONG RED ALTRINGHAM—Roots 
long, with top an inch or two or above 
ground; of medium size; skin deep 
scarlet, flesh bright, crisp and of fine 
flavor; excellent for field culture, re- 
quires deep cultivation. 


Ounce, 10c.; 1% pound, 25c¢.; 
pound, 85e. 


LARGE WHITE BELGIAN — Grows 
one-third out of the ground; roots pure 
white; green above ground, with small 
tops. Valuable for horses and stock. 


Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 25e.; 
pound, 85e. 


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Prices of Vegetable Seed given here include postage; if Seeds are ordered by Freight or Express at the 
expense of the purchaser, 10 cents per pound may be deducted. 


30 Plant Sez Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St..Louzs, AZo. 


CELERY. 


French, Celerie. German, Sellerie. Spanish, Apio. 
Price per Packet, 5 cents each, Postpaid. 


CULTURE—One ounce will produce about 4,000 plants. 
Sow in April and May, and rake the seed in lightly; water 
and shade from strong sun. Prepare trenches two to four 
feet apart,afoot wideand a foot deep; dig intothe bottom 
plenty of wellrotted manure, and set the plants when they 
are three or four inches high, six to eight inches apartin 
each trench. Keep them shaded until Started, and 
gradually earth them up as they grow. Set them from 
May to July. 


WHITE PLUME—Each year adds to the popularity and 
value of this variety. Like the Golden Self-Blanching, 
it requires very little earthing up to blanch it, and although 
inkeeping qualities it is not equal tothe Golden Self- 
Blanching, yet as a celery for fall and early winter use, 
it is unsurpassed. Our strain of this variety is closely 
selected each year, and will be found almost free from 
green celery, so prevalent in much of this seed sold. 


Ounce, 30c.; 44 pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00. 


The Most Popular 
and Valuable Sort. 


White Plume. Golden Self-blanching. 

GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING—This is the best Celery in 
cultivation, and it cannot be too highly recommended. 
The plant, with its close habit, compact growth, and 
straight, vigorous stalks, has a beautiful appearance. The 
ribs are perfectly solid, crisp, brittle, and of delicious 
flavor, surpassed by no other variety, while it has the 
decided merit of being self-blanching to avery remarkable 
degree. The heart is iarge, solid, andofa beautiful rich, 
golden-yellow color. The leaves also are of a beautiful 
golden-yellow after the plant has been bleached, which 
adds greatly to its handsome appearance when prepared 
forthe table. No variety can surpass, if, indeed, equal 
the Golden Self-Blanching in striking appearance and 
delicious flavor. 


Ounce, 30c.; % pound, $1.00; pound, 3.50. 
WHITE WALNUT—Entirely solid, possessing a rich 


nutty flavor, while it has much vigor of growth, surpassing 
most of the large-growing sorts in weight of bunch. 


Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 75c,; peund, $2.50. 
HENDERSON GOLDEN HEART DWARF—Very fine; 
when blanched the heart is of a waxy, golden yellow, 
rendering ita most showy and striking variety for either 
market or private use. 


Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


BOSTON MARKET—A favorite variety; remarkable for 
its tender criSp and succulent stems and its peculiar mild 


flavor. 
Ounce, 25ce.; 34 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


HENDERSON WHITE HALF DWARF—The leading 


_variety for market gardeners. When blanched it is of a 


yellowish-white, entirely solid and of nutty flavor. 
Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75ce.; pound, $2.50. 
GIANT PERFECTION GOLDEN HEART—A variety of 
rare merit, offered for the first time last season. The 
most desirable type of Golden Heart Celery known to 
the trade, remarkable for its many long, broad, thick ribs 
and numerous ‘‘inside hearts” of the finest golden color. 
This variety blanches easily, keeps remarkably long in 
perfect condition. The ribs are unusually solid, firm, 
crisp, tender and beautiful in appeurance. No market 
gardener should be without it. 
Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


Giant Golden Heart. Giant Pascal. 


GIANT PASCAL—The latest and best variety of Celery. 
It is a selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, and 
adds to the general good qualities of its parent, superior 
keeping qualities. The stalks are very large, thick, solid, 
crisp and of a rich nutty flavor, free from any trace of 
bitterness; it blanches very easily and quickly and retains 
its freshnsss a long time after being marketed. The heart 
is golden yellow, very full and attractive in appearance. 

Ounce, 25¢c.; 4% pound, 75c.; ponnd, $2.50. 


INCOMPARABLE DWARF CRITISON—Dwarf habit; 
exceedingly solid, of fine, dark crimson color. 
Ounce, 25¢.; 4% pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


CELERIAC. 
TURNIP ROOTED CELERY. 


A variety of celery, having turnip-shaped roots, which 
are cooked and sliced and used in vinegar, making a 
most excellent salad. 

CELERIAC—ERFURT IFIPROVED TURNIP ROOTED— 
The old standard sort, well-known. 

Ounce, 20c.;  pouud, 60c.; pound, $2.00, 

CELERIAC—APPLE SHAPED—A great improvement 
over the old variety, having small foliage, large tubers» 
almost round in shape and smooth. 

Ounce, 25¢. 544 pound, 75e.; pound, #2.50. 


WE CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT P.S. CO.”S CELERY SEED IS ALL GROWN 
FROM CAREFULLY SELECTED STALKS AND IS UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Lous, Jo. 31 


; CUCUMBER. 


French, Concombre. German, Gurke, Spanish, Cohomoro. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents each. 


CULTURE—One ounce to 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to the 
acre,in hills, The plantsare tender and planting should 
be delayed untilsettled warm weather, or ample facilities 
are provided for protecting them from frosts and during 
cold storms. Form low, flat hills six feet apart each way, 
of rich soil, by mixing in a quantity of decomposed 
manure, stirring the soil toa depth of sixteen inches or 
more, or open shallow trenches the same distance apart 
and mix with the bottom earth a quantity of similar 
manure and replace the surface soil. Scatter on each 
hill fifteen or twenty seeds, or two every inch along the 
rows, and cover one inch deep, pressing the soil firmly 
overthem. When the plants are well established, thin to 
three plants in each hill. In gathering, pick all the fruit 
before it begins to ripen, as the vines will cease setting 
fruitas soon as any seed commences to mature. 


P.S. CO.’S EARLY WHITE SPINE—SELECT STRAIN— 
One of the finest strains of White Spine in cultivation. 
The fruit is of good size, eight to nine inches long, 
straight, wellformed and handsome, full at both ends, 
skin deep green, holding color until mature; a good 
bearer, and good for forcing, table use or pickling. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE—It differs from the Early 
White Spine, in retaining adeep green color in all stages 
of srowth. It grows medium long, is very productive, and 
matures very early. Its handsome appearance and de- 
sirable color will make it a greatfavorite with all growers, 
either for pickling or market and table use. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE—This variety grows 10 to 
12 inches long, very straight and handsome. Good for 
forcing; also when five to six inches long, good for pickles. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 

EXTRA EARLY GREEN PROLIFIC—Ten days earlier 
than the Green Prolific; an excellent early strain of this 
yaluable variety ; very desirable for pickling. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75sec. 

EARLY RUSSIAN—The earliest in cultivation; small 
hardy and prolific. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 

EARLY GREEN CLUSTER—Early, short and prickly; 
bears mostly in clusters. 

Ounce, 16c.; #4 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


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NEW JAPANESE CLIMBING—While all Cucumbers are 
running vines, yet this variety is much more creeping or 
climbing in its habit, so much so that it quickly climbs on 
poles or trellises in the same manner as the Pole Lima 
Bean. Itis weiladapted for pickling as well as slicing 
for salads. 


Ounce, 20c. % pound, 60c,; 


pound, $2.00. 


TALBY’S HYBRID—A cross between the White Spine 
and an English frame variety, combining the hardiness of 
the former and the beauty and size of the latter. An 
excellent forcing variety. 

Ounce, i@c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, %5e. 


EARLY FRAME OR SHORT GREEN—Early sort for 
table and pickiing, of medium size, straight and hand- 
some. 

Ounce, 10¢c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


LONDON LONG GREEN—The old standard sort. Vines 
vigorous and productive, forming fruit fit for the table 
nearly as early as the shorter sorts; fruit about twelve 
inches long, firm and crisp. The young fruit makes one 
of the best of pickles, and when ripe is the best of any for 
sweet pickles. Weoffer a careful selected strain, uni- 
formly long and of good form, with the large warts and 
Spines well distributed over the surface instead of being 
clustered at one end, as in inferior stocks. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


BOSTON PICKLING—Short variety of good form 
very productive, one of the best for pickling. 
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25¢.; pound, 75e. 


and 


JERSEY PICKLE OR LONG GREEN PRICKLY—A very 
prolific variety; rather pointed at both ends, dark, green, 
firm and crisp. It makes ahard brittle pickle. 

Ounce, 10c.; #4 peund, 25e.; pound, 75e. 


WESTERFIELD’S CHICAGO PICKLE—This variety 
combines all the qualities desired by those who raise 
cucumbers for commercial pickles. 

Ounce, i0c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


EXTRA LONG GREEN TURKEY—A distinct variety; 
growing about eighteen inches long; fiesh firm and crisp. 
Ounce, 1€c.; 74 pound, 30c.; pound, 90c. 


GIANT PERA—Grows very smooth and straight; free 
from spires, and retains its clear green color until nearly 
ripe. The fiesh is white, crisp, tender and brittle. 

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


WEST INDIA GHERKIN OR BURR—Oval shaped; for 
pickling only. 
Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


32 Plant Seed Company, 512 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


CUCUMBERS FOR FORCING. 


The forcing varieties are of fine quality and of wonder- 
ful size, often two feet or more in length, but they require 
a hot bed to help them along, until the weather is warm. 


GENERAL GRANT—Green; twenty to twenty-five inches 
leng. Packet, 15c. 


GIANT OF ARNSTADT—Green; one of the finest, twenty 
tuches long. Packet, 15c. 


GLORY OF ERFURT—Snow white; twenty to twenty- 
fourincheslong. Packet, 15c. 


SWAN NECK—Green, twenty-six to thirty inches long. 


Packet, 15e. 
CARDOON. 


Fr., Cardon. Ger., Kardon. 


Grown for the mid-rib of the leaf, which are blanched. 


Span., Cardo. 


Large Spanish—Packet, 5e.; ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c- 


DANDELION. 


French, Pisse-en-lit. German, Loewen Zahn. 


Cultivated for spring greens and for salad. Sow in May 
in drills half an inch deep and twelve inches apart. 


LARGE THICK LEAVED—Cultivated. 
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 20e. 4% pound, 60c. 


CRESS. 


Fr., Cresson. Ger., Garten Kresse. Sp., Mastruco. 


The peppergrass sow early in the spring, in shallow 
Grills: cut often, asit will continue to grow. The winter 
eress sow in autumn, in drills one foot apart. 


CURLED OR PEPPERGRASS—This little salad will bear 
cutting several times; used mixed with lettuce, its leaves 
jmpart an agreeable, warm, pungent taste. 

Packet, 5¢.; ounce, 10c.; %4 pound, 25c.; pound, 5c. 

BROADLEAVED WINTER—Large, fleshy leaves. 
Packet, 5c-; ounce, 15c.; 4% pound, 40c.; pound, $1.25. 


WATER CRESS—One of the most appetizing, delicious 
fiavored of small salads; it does fairly well in very moist 
situations, but thrives best in shallow water on the edges 
ef streams, where it grows most luxuriantly. 

Packet, 5e.; Ounce, 30c.; 14 Ib., 90c.; Ib., $3.00. 


EGG PLANT. 


French, Aubergine. German, Hierfrucht. 
Spanish, Berengena. 


Culture—One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants. 
Sow in hot beds very early in the spring, and transplant 
two or three feet apart, in very rich, warm ground. Hoe 
often, and hill up gradually till they blossom. For want 
of hot beds, sow the seedin window-pots early in the 
spring or later, in a warm, light, sheitered place. 


IMPROVED 
OVAL PURPLE 
THORNLESS OR 
SPINELESS EGG 
PLANT—The New 
York Improved 
Egg Plant has 
been the standard 
v.riety for years, 
but this selection 
is vastly superior 
in every respect. 
The habit of the 
plant is low and 
branching, and is 
quite free from 
spines both on the 
plant and calyx of 
the Egg. The eggs 
are of largest size, 
and perfect form 
and from eight to 
ten are produced 
on a plant. Another most valuable feature of this Egg 
Plant is its extreme earliness, maturing its fruit at least 
two weeks ahead of the old variety. The splendid quality 
and great productiveness of this selection will greatly 
increase the popularity of this delicious vegetable. 

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 50c. 


NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE OVAL PURPLE—One 
of the best varieties in cultivation, early, and a sure crop- 
per. Plants large, vigorous, with light green leaves; fruit 
very large, oval, deep purple; flesh white, tender and of 
superior quality. 

Packet, 10c.: ounce, 50c.; 34 pound, $1.50. 

BLACK PEKIN — Fruit globular, almost black, skin 
smooth; flesh white, fine grained, and higkly flavored. 

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 40c.; #4 pound, $1.50. 


EARLY LONG PURPLE—Earliest and most productive; 
fruit long, dark rich purple, and of fine quality. 
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 25c.; 34 pound, 75e. 


UPLAND CRESS. 


Barbara Vulgaris. 


A valuable variety which has become very popular. It is a 
hardy perennial, growing well on any soil; it starts its leaves very early 
in the spring, and yields enormous crops. They are possessed of a 
water cress like flavor and used like thém; later when the leaves 
get larger and plentier, boiled and treated like spinach, make a 
splendid dish. As it withstands freezing remarkably, the leaves keep- 
ing green nearly the whole winter, it is splendid and valuable as 
feed for poultry, being greedily eaten bythem. It will keep them 
notonly in a heaithy and thriving condition, but stimulates hens in the 
production of eggs, making them perpetual winter layers. As a honey 
plantit is unsurpassed, flowering earlier than others, and when bee 
feed is scarce, and bees relish itas much as buckwheat or clover. It 
is certainly as deserving of a place in every garden. Sow thinly in 
rows 14 inches apart. ; 


Packet, 10c.; ounce, 75c.; 34 pound, $2.50. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 33 


ENDIVE. 


French, Chicoree Endive. German, Endivien. 
Spanish, Endivia. 
Price per Packet, 5 cents each. 


CULTURE—One ounce willsow about 50feet square. Sow 
in June to August, in shallow drills, twelve to fifteen 
inches apart, and thin one foot in the drills; when fully 
grown tie over the outer leaves of a few plants every week 
or ten days to blanch. Draw a little earth to the base of 
the plants, An open situatton with rich, mellow soil, is 
most suitable. 


GREEN CURLED—Leaves curled; dark green, crisp and 
ender, early blanched. 
Ounce, 20c.; 44 pound, 60c.; pound, $1.75. 


tender. 
Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 
GREEN BROAD LEAVED — Escarolle — Leaves broad, 
light, green and plain. : 
Ounce, 20c.; 14 pound, 60c.; pound, $1.75. 


WHITE BROAD LEAVED—Escarolle. 
Ounce, 20c.; 44 pound, 60c.; pound, $1.75. 


KOHLRABI. 


French, Chou-Rave. German, Glas-Kohlrabi. 
Spanish, Cal de Nabo. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents each, 


The qualty of our Kohlrabt 
Seed cannot be surpassed. 


CULTURE—One ounce will 
produee about 2,000 plants. 
Kohlrabi isin form not unlike 
a Globe-shaped Turnip. FEZ 
While young the flesh is QVWU77Y 
tender and delicate, possess- \¥ 
ing the combined flavor of iN Wins, 
the Cabbage and Turnip. Will A 
Cultivation same as directed WU 
for cabbage, taking care to 
set the plants no deeper than 
they stood in the seed bed, 
and in hoeing, not to heap ie 
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EARLIEST WHITE ERFURT—An excellent forcing va- 
riety, also good for open ground; grows above ground. 
Ounce, 25c.; 14 ponnd, 75e.; pound, $2.50. 
EARLIEST WHITE VIENNA—The earliest and best for 
forcing; very tender; excellent for table use. Above 
ground. = 
Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75e.; pound, $2.50. 
EARLIEST PURPLE VEINNA—Differs from the Early 
White Vienna only in color, which is of a bluish purple. 
Above ground. 
Ounce, 30c.; +4 pound, 90c.; pound, $3.00. 


LARGE GREEN OR WHITE—Good open ground sort; 
stands long without becoming stringy. Above ground. 
Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


KALE OR BORECOLE. 


French, Chou-vert. German, Blaetier Kohl- 
Spanish, Breton. 


Price per Packet, 5 cts. each, postpaid. 


CULTURE—One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants, 
The Kales make excellent greens for winter and spring 
use. The Tall and Dwarf Green Curled are sown about 
the end of spring, and then transplanted and cultivated 
like cabbage. The Dwarf German Greens are hardy, and 
for spring use are sown as late as September in drills a 
foot apart, with slight protection stand the winter. It will 
take from four to five pounds Dwarf German Greens Seed 
to sow an acre. 


TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—This is very hardy. 
About thirty inches tall, with an abundance of dark green 
leaves, which are densely curled and cut, forming a very 
beautiful plant. 

Ounce, 10c.; +4 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


DWARF GREEN CURLED ERFURT—A sort of special 
excellence. Plant low and compact, but with large leaves 
curled, cut and crimped until the whole plant seems like 
abunch of moss. Itis well worth cultivation simply for 
its beauty. One of the best sorts for use, and when well 
grown and cooked is one of the most palatable of vege- 
tables. Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


In this variety the very large green leaves are compara- 
tively plain in the center, but coarsely cut and frilled on 
the edge. The plantis low, but spreading and very hardy; 
very highly flavored and of excellent quality; extensively 
grown for winter greens. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, 90e. 


Borecole, Kale, or German Greens, are general terms applied to those classes of cabbage which do not form heads, 
but are used in their open growth. Some of the varieties are the most tender and delicate of any of the cabbage tribe. 
They are hardy and are improved rather than injured by the frost. If cut when frozen, thaw outincold water before boiling. 


34 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


LETTUCE. 


French, Laitue. German, Salat. Spanish, Lechuga. 


CULTURE—One ounce will produce about 3.500 plants 
Lettuce to produce fine heads wants good ground and 
moisture in abundance. Several sowings are required 
during the season. For an early crop, sow under glass in 
February, and transplant on a well-prepared bed in some 
sheltered place in April. For successional crops, sow in 
beds of well pulverized soil in March, and at intervals of 
about two weeks. The Hardy Green Winter and Brown 
Duich yarieties may be sown in September, in a dry shelt- 
ered situation, and if protected by a loose covering of 
straw and evergreen boughs, will stand the winter well. 


CURLED VARIETIES. 


Per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid, 


GRAND RAPIDS—As a distinctively forcing lettuce this 
varieties undoubtedly stands at the head of the list; it is 
largely grown ior shipment, and is considered by many the 
best loose head lettuce for forcing under glass. Leaves, 
medium size, of light, yellowish-green color, much crimped 
and frilled, thin but of very upright growth; forms a fair 
size but loose head; crisp, tender and of good quality. 
Owing to its upright habit it may be planted very closely. 
Tt is of extremely rapid growth, very litile lable to rot; 
will stand without spoiling, a weeKktoten days after it is 
fit to cut, and retain its freshness a long time after cutting. 


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Ounce, 15c.; % pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON—An excellent forcing va- 
riety. In Chicago and other western cities, this is the most 
popular and best selling lettuce that can be grown. It 
differs from the Early Curled Simpson in being much 
ighter in color, the leaves being nearly white and atiain- 
ng nearly double the size of that variety. It also stands 
the summer heat when grown outside. The quality is 
exceptionally fine. 

Ounce, 15c.; 4 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 

EARLY CURLED SIMPSON—YVery early; and excellent 
sort for forcing. An improvement on the Curled Silesia. 

Ounce, 15c.; 34 pound, 50c.: pound, $1.50. 

PRIZE HEAD—Plant large, deep green, s0 washed with 
red as often to appear more red than green; forming a 
head of a dense mass of leaves rather than one like a cab- 
bage, and very slow torun to seed; leaves large, nearly 
round, frilled at the edge and densely blistered. They are 
exceedingly crisp, tender and good flavored. 

Ounce, 15c.; % ponnd, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


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Please remember that our prices for vegetable seeds 
purchaser’s expense, 10 cents per pound can be deducted. 


HEAD OR CABBAGE VA= 
RIETIES: 


Per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


ST. LOUIS BLACK SEEDER FORCING—This is the lead- 
ing forcing variety with St. Louis Market Gardeners, and 
should be used by all who grow Head Lettuce for Market. 
It is the best for forcing under glass or early planting out 
doors. Plants medium size, having thick green leaves, 
and when well grown forming very compact solid heads, 
which blanch easily and are very crisp and tender. 

Ounce, 15c.; 4% pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


ST. LOUIS | 
MARKET. 


ST. LOUIS MARKET—One of the best for ali purposes; 
we Cannot too highly recommendit. A iarge white cab- 
bage variety, equally valuable for forcing or out of doors; 
very slow to run to seed; solid heading sort. Wherever 
tried has given perfect satisfaction. 

Ounce, 15c.; % pound, 50c.: pound, $1.75. 


ALL THE YEAR ROUND, OR BLACK SEEDED BUT= 
TER—A hardy, crisp-eating and compact growing Cab- 
bage Lettuce, with medium size, close heads of a dark 
green color; an excellent Lettuce all the year round. 

Ounce, 15e.; % pound, 50c.; pound, 81.75. 

EARLY TENNISBALL OR BOSTON MARKET—Forms a 
close, hard head, with a few outer leaves; a favorite forc- 
ing variety. 

Ounce, 15c.: % pound, 50e.; pound, $1.75. 

P. S. CO."S EARLY WHITE CABBAGE OR BUTTER 
LETTUCE—This is our leading and standard sort and one 
of the best; heads large, solid, close and well formed, very 
tender, crisp and excellent flavor, and always free from 
bitterness. Desirable for forcing and for out of doors. 

Ounce, 15¢c.; % pound,540c.; pound, $1.75. 

DENVER MARKET—An early variety of Head Lettuce, 
either for forcing or open ground. It forms large, solid 
heads, of a good light green color, andis very slow to go 
to seed. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped 
(like the Savoy Cabbage), very crisp and tender and of ex- 
cellent flavor. The shape of the head resembles some- 
what the ‘“‘Hanson,” but is more oblong. 

Ounce, 15¢e.; % pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


include postage. If ordered by freight or express, at 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 35 


HEAD LETTUCES—Continued. 


GOLDEN SPOTTED—A new German yariety of recent 
introduction. (For illustration see last page of cover). 
This isone of the best sorts to withstand our long, hot 
summer. The heads generally have to be cut befcre any 
seed-stalk will appear. It is not a forcing variety, but one 
of the best for open ground. Oivery rapid growth, with 
few outer‘leaves; in color itis a bright golden yellow, the 
outer leaves spotted with brown, and formsa very large, 
solid head of the finest quality; very tender. All who 
have planted it are enthusiastic in its praise. 

Ounce, 25c.; 3 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


GOLDEN BUTTERCUP—An improved Golden Yellow 
Stonehead, it is an excellent forcing va:iety, but is equally 
suitable for summer use, forming solid heads of bright 


citron-colored foilage, crisp, tender and delicate in 
flavor. Used extensively by market gardeners. 
Ounce, 20c.; %{ pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


ROYAL SUMMER CABBAGE OR DRUMHEAD LET- 
TUCE—Excellent for summer: color light yellow, leaves 
uniform, head well formed, good size, ciose and a little 
flattened. 

Ounce, 15¢e.; % pound, 50c.: pound, $1.75. 


P. S. CO.’S STANDWELL — This lettuce will stand 
longer than any other known variety before running to 
seed. The heads are very large, firm and solid, yet ex- 
tremely tender and delicious in flavor. Its heat and 
drought resisting properties are greater than those of any 
other lettuce. 

Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, £2.00. 


YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER LETTUCE—Like the Stand- 
well, this withstands summer heat well, and remains in 
head long before running to seed. It is a very distinct 
sort, making a large, dense yellow head, very crisp and 
tender, and excellentin flavor. 

Ounce, 15¢.; % pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


HANSON—One of the best: heads very large, solid, ten- 
der, crisp and of fine flavor. It stands the hot sun and 
drought better than most varieties. It is of a beautiful 
green outside and white within, and free from any bitter 
or unpleasant taste. 

Ounce, 15e.; % pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


LARGE INDIA—Withsitands summer heat beiter 
most kinds; forms an immense solid head. 


COS OR ROMAINE LETTUCE. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid, 

The Cos lettuces are distinct, having long narrow, spoon 
shaped leaves, which usually fold into loose sugar loaf 
shaped heads, which blanch better by having the outer 
leaves drawn about them and tied. They are celebrated 
on account of their exceeding crispness, tenderness and 
delicate flavor. 

PARIS GREEN COS—Dark green leaves. 

Ounce, 15e.; 4% pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 

PARIS WHITE COS—Similar to the above, with leaves of 
a lightercolor. Ounce, 15c.; 44 pound, 50c. ; pound, $1.75. 

TRIANON COS, EARLY WHITE SELF-FOLDING—A dis- 
tinct Cos lettuce which does not need tying up. The 
leaves are yellowish white in color, long, narrow, upright, 
foldimg into a solid head, a truly self-blanching lettuce, 
crisp, tender and of superior flavor. 

Ounce, 20c.; +4 pound, 60c.: pound, $2.00. 


WINTER LETTUCE. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 
HARDY GREEN WINTER—One of thevery best winter 
varieties; very hardy and forms a solid head. 
Ounce, 20c.; 4 pound,60c.; pound, 82.00. 
BROWN DUTCH WINTER—A very hardy sort, medium 
size, fine flavor. Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


LEEK 


French, Poireau. German, Lauch-Porre. 
Spanish, Puerro. 


Price per Packet, 5 cts. each. 

One ounce will sow 100 feet drill. Belongs to the onion 
family, and by some preferred to the onion. Sow the seed 
and care for the young plants same as for onions. When 
the young plants are abeut the size of a goose quill, trans- 
plant to a prepared bed in rows one foot apart and four or 
five inches inthe row. Set the roots deep and draw the 
earth to them when cultivating, so that they may be well 
blanched by the time they are fitfor use. Used mostly in 


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LARGE MUSSELBURGH OR SCOTCH CHAMPION— 
Leaves broad and tall, spread like a fan; hardy and of 
excellent quality. 

Ounce, 20c.; 4% pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 

LARGE LONDON FLAG—Broad leaves growing on both 
sides; of strong and vigorous growth hardy. 

Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


36 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth. Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


P. §. Co.’s Prices for Vegetable Seed given here include postage. If purchaser pays Express or Freight 
charges himself, he can deduct at the rate of 10 cents per pound. 


MUSK MELON. 


French, Canteloupe-Melon. German, Zuckermelone. Spanish, Melon Muscatel. 


Price, per Packet, 5 cents each. 


CULTURE-—-One ounce will plant 60 hills; two to three 
poundsin hills for anacre. Late in the spring drop a 
dozen seeds in hills, five or six feet apart; and when out 
of danger from insects, thin to three or four plants to the 
hill. When the plants have four or five rough leaves, 
pinch off the end of the main shoot, which will hasten 
the lateral branches and strengthen the growth of the 
vines, and the fruit will come to maturity earlier. When 
the stem will cleave from the fruit they have arrived at 
perfection. 


EXTRA EARLY GRAND RAPIDS —This new Melon 
comes from Michigan and is the earliest Melon grown, 
being one week earlierthan any othervariety. The Fruit, 
large or small, in shape and general appearance is one of 
the handsomest Melonsever offered See specialties. 

Ounce, 20c.; #4 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


GOLDEN NETTED GEM—One of the earliest, globular 
in shape, very uniform in size and weight, weighing from 
1% to 14% pounds each; flesh light green, and of a very fine 
flavor. Exceedingly productive, and will keep well for 
nearly a week after picking. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


EMERALD GEM—This most excellent musk melon is of 
superior flavor and quality; the skin is of an Emerald 
green color and is quite smooth; they ripen early and 
produce well, being about the size of our Golden Gem; 
the flesh is light red or salmon, very thick, juicy and 
luscious in flavor. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


THE OSAGE OR IMPROVED MILLER’S CREAM grows 
to medium size and is egg-shaped,as shown in former 
illustration. The skinis 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 tothe rind. The seed cavity is very small. 
All lovers and shippers of fine melons should plant 
THE OSAGE. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


COLUMBUS=The Melons are nearly round, densely 
netted, with hardly any perceptible ribs; the skin is a 
beautiful buff color. The flesh is green and very thick and 
solid, leaving only a small seed cavity; the flavor is of the 
very best. The Melons average from 10 to 15 lbs. each and 
are very solid, never burst and can safely be shipped long 
distances. They are excellent shippers and keep longer 
than any other Musk Melon. They ripen with the Hack- 
ensack, are heavy yielders and good keepers. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


EARLY WHITE JAPAN—Very early, medium size; skin 
cream white; flesh thick, pale green, sweet and delicious. 
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


EXTRA EARLY CITRON—A small round melon, valu- 
able on account of its extreme earliness aud great pro- 
ductiveness. The skin is green, becoming yellowish at 
maturity. The flesh light green, sweet and of fair quality. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25e.; pound, 75e. 


THE TIP TOP—This variety is so distinct in appearance 
that it attracts favorable attention at first sight. Melons 
are medium in size, ovalround, skin green, netted, salmon 
colored flesh. Gardeners say that their customers soon 
learn to pick them out and will have no other. The first 
claim for the Tip Top is that it stands at the very Tip Top 
for quality. The universal testimony of every one using 
the Tip Topis, that every fruit produced, whether big 
or little, early or late in the season, is a good one—sweet, 
juicy, finest flavor, firm, but not hard fieshed, eatable to 
the very outside coating. Again, in productiveness it is 
unexcelled, being a very strong and willing grower. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


ACME OR BALTIMORE CANTELOUPE—The most popu- 
lar variety in Baltimore, where it originated a few years 
since, and pronounced the finest shipping musk melon 
It is quite early, strongly netted, thick, green flesh. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25ce.; pound, 75c. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


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MUSK MELON—Continued. 


Per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid, 


EARLY HACKENSACK—This valuable variety is ready 
for market fully ten days ahead of the well-known Hack- 
ensack. The melons are of good size, weighing from five 
to ten pounds each. 

Ounce, 10c.; 3g pound, 25c.; pound, 


joe. 


HACKENSACK—Aitains a large size, is round in shape, 
flattened ai the ends; is of most delicious flayor, and 
wondertully productive. 

Ounce, 10c.; 1%4 pound, 25c.; pound, 7ée. 

CHAMPION MARKET—Very early. The melons are 
uniform in size, ayeraging about six pounds each. The 
flesh is thick, light green in color, and of rich, sweet 
flayor. An excellent shipper. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75c. 

GIANT—This is a Giant amongst the Musk Melons. 
is smooth with little netting. 
sweet and luscious. 

Ounce, 15c.; % pound, 40c.; pound, $1.50, 


MUSTARD. 


french, Woutarde. 


Skin 
Flesh, deep Salmon, very 


German, Senf. Spanish, MJostazae. 
One ounce to about 60 feet of drill; ten pounds to sow 
one acre. Forsalad and greens sow broadcast early in 
spring. Mustard is not only used as a condiment, but the 
green leaves are used asa salad,or cut and boiled like 


spinage. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents each. 


YELLOW OR WHITE LONDON— Best for salad. 
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 
BROWN OR BLACK—More pungent than the white. 
Ounce, 10c.; 74 pound, 20c.; pound, 50e. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED — This mustard is very 
highly esteemed in the South, where the seed is sown 
in the fall, and the plants used very early in the spring as 
asalad. Our stockis the true curled leaf. The seedis 
brown and produces plants which often grow two feet 
high and of greater breadth, forming enormous bunches. 
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


MARTYNIA, FOR PICKLES. 


Sow in May, in the open ground, about three feet each 
Way, where the plants are to remain. 


MARTYNIA PROBOSCIDIA. 


Packet, 5c.; ounce, 25c.; % pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50 


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MONTREAL MARKET—The fruit is nearly round, 
slighily flattened at the ends, deeply ribbed, skin green 
and netted. They grow to a very large, uniform size, 
averaging from fifteen to twenty pounds in weight. The 
fiesh is green, very thick, and of good flavor. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 

NUTMEG—Fruit oval, good size, thickly netted; flesh, 
light green, rich, sweet, melting and highly perfumed. 


BAY VIEW,_.CANTELOUPE—The largest, most proliiic 
best flayored and finest Canteloupe in cultivation. Itcan 
oe picked quite green, will ripen up finely, and carry 
safely for a long distance; flesh green, sweet and spicy. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25ce.; pound, 75e, 


MANGO MELON or VEGETABLE PEACH 

The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval-shaped, 
and of a bright orange yellow color, somewhat russeited. 
Have a rich flavor: used for sweet pickles, pies or presery- 
ing. Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


MUSHROOM. 


ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN IN BRICKS—Per pound, 
20c.: ten pounds, 81.50. If by mail,add 10 cents per 
pound to prepay postage. 


CULTURE—Moushrooms can be grown in a cellar, in 
sheds, or in hot beds in open air, on shelves, or out-oi-the- 


way places. Fermenting horse manure at a temperature 
of about 70 degrees, mixed with an equal weight of fresh 
sod loam, is made into beds the size required, eight 
inches deep. See to it that the bed is packed very solidly 
and evenly. In this bed plant the broken pieces of spawn 
six inches apart, covering the whole with two inches of 
light soil, and protect from coldand rain. One brick will 
plant eight to ten square feet of bed. The mushrooms 
will appear in about six weeks. Water sparingly and with 
luke-warm water. 

ROBINSON’S MUSHROOM CULTURE—A book giving 
directions how to raise Mushrooms. Postpaid, 50c. 

MUSHROOMS, HOW TO GROW THEM—By Wm. Fal- 
coner. The most complete book published in America on 
the cultivation of Mushrooms. Per copy,$1.50, postpaid. 


3S Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


WATER MELON. 


French, Melon d’eau. 


Price per Packet, 


Culture—i ounce to 40 hills; four to five pounds in hills 
%o an acre. Drop, middle of spring, in hills six to eight 
feet apart, six to ten seeds, one inch deep, and thin to 
three best plants. Hoe often, and gradually hill up, and 
after the fruit appears cut off the extreme ends of the 
most luxuriant shoots. 


SWEET HEART—Excellent 


New Watermelon. 
(See Specialties.) — 


IMPROVED LONG DIXIE—This popular melon origi- 
mated with an extensive melon grower and shipper by 
crossing the old reliable Mountain Sweet with the new re- 
liable Kolb Gem. It is now well established and retains 
ithe rich and luscious quality of the Mountain Sweet and at 
‘the same time equals the Kolb Gem as a shipper, is earlier, 
more productive and longerin shape. Itis of a very fine 
appearance, dark green and beautifully striped, ex- 
‘tremely hardy, and its eating quality is unexcelled. Flesh 
right scarlet, very sweet. 

Ounce, 10¢.; 7% pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


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KOLE GEM —tThis variety is more largely grown by 
Southern shippers than any other. The rind though quite 
thin, is very tough, standing handling and shipment long 
distances without breakage. The fiesh is bright red and 
of excellent flavor. All who have grown it agree in pro- 
mouncing it one of the largest, most productive, best keeping 
and shipping melons. 

Ounce, 10c.: #4 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 


Our Prices for Vegetable Seed given in this list include postage. 


German, Wassermelone. 


Spanish, Sandia. 


5 cents each, Postpaid. 


JUMBO—In shape this new melon is almost round. The 
skin is green, with faint stripes of lighter green. In form 
and habit of resting on the blossom end is like the Pride 
of Georgia, but is free from the ribs of that variety. As 
indicated by the name, they grow to a fine large size with 
avery tough rind, making it a valuable shipping variety. 
Fiesh red and very sweet. It also ripens quite early, and 
is rapidly becoming a most popular sort for market. 

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e, 


FLORIDA FAVORITE—This variety is very early and 
one of the finest table melons extant; oblong in shape, 
and growing to a very large size; rind dark with light 
green stripes, flesh light crimson, very crisp and deliciously 
sweet; seed rather small and of a light creamy-white 
color. 

‘ Ounce, 10c.; 74 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 

KENTUCKY WONDER—This is a red-seeded variety. 
We have never known a red-seeded watermelon that was 
not a good one. In shape it is oblong, skin dark green, 
marbled in stripes of light green; flesh a beautiful scarlet 
color, crisp, tender, rich and sugary flavor, always firm and 
never mealy. Attains an average weight of forty to sixty 


pounds. 
Ounee, 16c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 


MAMMOTH IRON CLAD—Grows to a very large uniform 
size, frequently weighing sixty pounds and over, and re- 
sembles 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 the name, Iron Clad—rendering them valuable for 
shipping. 

Ounce, 10c.: 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


If the purchaser will pay Express 


or Freight charges himself, he can deduct at the rate of 10 cents per pound. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louts, Mo. 39 


IF WATER MELON SEED is wanted in quantities of 5, 10, 25 or more pounds, special prices will be given. 


WATER MELON—Continued. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


LIGHT ICING RIND—Size, shape and flavor same as 
above, butthe skin is light green. 
Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


CUBAN QUEEN—The largest and one of the best grown, 
often reaching fifty and sometimes seventy pounds; an 
excellent keeper; skin beautifully striped dark and light 
green. The flesh is red, solid, delicate in flavor and very 
sweet. Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 

SOUTHERN RATTLESNAKE OR GIPSY—Fruit oblong, 
skin light green, beautifully striped, thin rind; flesh deep 
scarlet, solid and deliciously sweet. 

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


THE BOSS—This is one of the first among the earliest; 
in shape it is oblong and of nearly the same diameter 
thoughout its entire length. Color very dark; flesh deep 
scarlet; rich in sugar, delicious melting flavor. 

Ounce, 10c.: 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


SEMINOLE—Extra early, enormously productive, large, 
Gelicious flavor. It is of two distinct colors, gray and 
light green. Melons of both colors are exactly the same in 
size, shape, colorof seed, flavor, etc., etc., and pronounced 
by competent judges as exactly the same melon in every 
respect. Flesh brilliant carmine, very solid, of rich melt- 


ing flavor. Ounce, 10¢c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


DARK ICING RIND—This has become exceedingly pop- 
ular wherever grown; oblong in shape, rind dark green, 
white seeded, of good size and very prolific; flesh dark 
red, melting and of fine flavor. 

Ounce, 10c,; #4 pound, 20¢e.; pound, 65ce. 

PHINNEY’S EARLY — Very early; fiesh bright red, 
sweet, tender and well flavored. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 

PEERLESS OR ICE CREAM—White seeded. The best 
melon for generaluse. Vine vigorous, hardy, productive 5 
fruit medium, oval, finely mottled, light and dark green, 
somewhat in stripes; rind thin; flesh bright scarlet, 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 


PRIDE OF GEORGIA—This variety is striped light and 
dark green in color, ovalin shape, an excellent shipping 
variety of large size. Flesh bright red, very crisp and 
sweet. Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 

BLACK SPANISH—Earliest; round, skin dark green; 
flesh red, rich sugary flavor. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 65c, 


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SCALY BARK—The skin is dark green, quite smooth 
and has a peculiar scaly appearance. It is unusually pro- 
ductive, the average weight of the melon being forty or 
fifty pounds. The flesh is light crimson, solid, tender and 
of exquisite flavor. The rind, though quite thin, is remark- 
ably tough. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 


MOUNTAIN SWEET—A large oval variety; fiesh scarlet 
and quite solid; very sweet and delicious. 
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 
ORANGE—The rind separates from the flesh when fully 
ripe; flesh red, tender and sweet. 
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25e.; pound, 75e. 
CITRON —Flesh white and solid; used only for preserves. 
Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


40 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


ONIONS. 


French, Oignon. German, Zwiebel. Spanish, Ceboilla. 


P. S. CO.’S RELIABLE ONION SEED—Onions, same as Cabbage, are a Main Crop, and our remarks on page 25 about 


the selection of Cabbage Seed, also applies to Onion Seed, viz.: 


There is nothing of greater importance to the gardeners 


or market farmers than his Onion crop, and that not too much care can be exercised in selecting their supply of Onion Seed 
fromthe most reliable sources only. There is no vegetable in which the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence 
upon the crop. Our Onion Seed is all grown from choice bulbs, selected carefully by hand, and is unsurpassed in 
this country. All the Onion Seeds we offer in the following list are crop of 1895, fresh and true to name, Anyone who 
plants our Onion Seed, and gives them good care, will not only get 90 to 95 per cent. good plants, but 90 to 95 per cent. good, 
sound, round Onions, unless they are sown too thick as to make it necessary to remove part of them. From the very great 
care we have taken wlth this article, our trade has been yearly increasing, and our Seed we offer this season is certain to 
give the same universal satisfaction, and it will pay as usual to sow P. S. Co.’s Reliable Onion Seed. Beware of cheap 


seed; itis worse than worthless. 


Culture—The onion is usually avery profitable and satis- 
factory crop,anditis only occasionally the market is over- 
stocked and the prices low. Itis useless, however, to try 
to grow Onions on a poor, unsuitable soil, or in a Careless 
manner. Three days’ neglect when the weeds are growing 
rapidly, will sometimes ruin a crop, and a week too late in 
sowing often makes the difference between a good anda 
bad harvest. 

The Onion must have a clean and very rich soil. Use 
well rotted manure freely, and be sure to get the seedin 
as early as possible in the spring; no matter if it is ever so 
cold and unpleasant, for if Onions do not get a good 
growth before hot, dry weather, the crop may be a failure. 
Thin out early, and keep the soil mellow and Clear of 
weeds. Sow in shallow drills, not less than a foot apart, 
and thin out when the young Onions are about the size of 
quills. In doing this, disturb those that remain as little as 
possible. In hoeingto destroy weeds and keepthe ground 
mellow, do not cover the young bulbs with earth. 

As Onions grow on the top of the ground they may be 
allowed to remain pretty thick, no matter if they crowd 


each other, particularly if they are growing for sets. 

With proper manuring, Onions can be grown on the 
same land for many years. 

To grow large, full size Onions, four to five pounds 
black seed should be sown tothe acre. 

To grow Onion Sets drill early in spring; in our lo- 
cality about middle of March, fifty to sixty pounds of seed 
to the acre. Atmidsummer, or whenever the tops die, re- 
move the smali bulbs, buttons or sets, as they are indiffer- — 
ently called, produced by this process, toa dry place. In 
the autumn, or early in the following spring, replant them 
in rows, the sets two inches apart, the rows wide enough 
to hoe between them. If not sown quite thickly in the 
first instance, they attain too large a size, and when re- 
planted shoot to seed. The best varieties to grow sets 
are the Yellow Danvers, Yellow Dutch or Strassburg, 
Early Red Flat and Philadelphia White Silver Skin. 

For further information en Culture of Onions, we rec- 
ommend to buy the very interesting book **How to Grow 
Onions, or The New Onion Culture,’? written by F, 
Greiner, mailed postpaid upon receipt of 40 cents. 


AMERICAN YELLOW SORTS. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


DANVERS YELLOW—This fine variety is a thick, flat, 
heavy, straw-colered Onion, mild flavored, and yields 
most abundantly, ripens early and keeps equal to the best. 

Ounce, 15c.; 34 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50. 


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YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS—A fine productive variety 
of medium size, globular; skin of a beautiful silver yellow 
color; flesh white, comparatively mild and well flavored. 
The yield per acre from seed is very often six hundred 
bushels. The name “Globe’-in this connection must be 


taken comparatively, as the True Danvers Onion is never 
so perfectly globe-shaped as the White Globe, for it 
would be sure to lose some of the good qualities of the 
Danvers if changed in form to that extent. The best 
Yellow Globe Danvers is the most popular and most profit- 
able of all onions to grow for market. 

Ounce, 15c.; 44 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50. 


YELLOW GIANT GLOBE OR PRIZETAKER—The hand- 
somest, largest Yellow Globe Onion. An excellent keeper, 
of finest flavor, handsome shape and enormous size. Itis 
of the same type as those immense imported onions. It 
grows always to a perfect globe shape, with bright straw 
colored skin; the necks are yery small and the onions 
always ripen up hard. 

Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


YELLOW DUTCH OR STRASSBURG—Flat shaped, ex- 
cellent flavored. The best variety for yellow onion sets. 
Ounce, 15c.; 14 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50, ~ 


' SPECIAL PRICES. 


Express Charges to be paid by the purchaser. 


51b.lotsand 20 1b, lots and 
over, per lb. over, per lb, 


Danvers Yellowea.3. eee $1.20 $1.00 
Danvers Yellow Globe................ 1.20 1.00 
Yellow Dutch or Strassburg.... 1.20 1.00 


Will sell 10 pound lots at 20 pound prices. 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


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ONION—AMERICAN RED SORTS. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents each, Postpaid. 


EXTRA EARLY RED FLAT—Ten days to two weeks 
earlier than the Large Red Wethersfield, of medium size 


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and deep red color, an abundant producer, and of good 
form and flavor, keeping well. It is well adapted to the 
cold, mucky soils of the North and Northwest, where other 
varieties fail to produce full-sized onions. 
Ounce, 15e.; 4% pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


EARLY RED GLOBE— 
< An excellent variety, ma- 
turing as early as the 
€ Extra Early Flat Red, 
but of a beautiful globe 
shape; skin deep red, 
flesh mild and tender: a 
good keeper and very 
y desirable for marketuse, 

We recommend it highly 
for the Northern States. 


Ounce, 15¢; % pound, 
50c.; pound, $1.75. 


LARGE RED GLOBE—With the exception, perhaps, of 
some of the white varieties, there is no onion that realizes 


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such large prices as this, its beautiful globe shape and rich 
purplish crimson color making it extremely desirable. 
It grows to a large size, skin deep red, fiesh fine grained 
and is particularly mild and tender. A good keeper, and 
considered one of the best of the red onions. 

Ounce, 15c.; 34 pound, 50c.: pound, $1.75. 


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P. S. Co.’s Prices for Vegetable Seed given here include 
postage. If purchaser pays Express or Freight Charges 
himself, he can deduct at the rate of 10 cents per pound. 


LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD—This is the favorite 
onion, where immense crops are grown forshipment. It 
is yery productive, the best keeper in cultivation, of large 
size, skin deep, purplish red: shape round, somewhat 
flattened; strongly flavored, with purplish white flesh, 
and moderately fine grained. The most popular onion for 
family use and general cultivation. 


Our motto is 


“Quality first, 


Price atterward,”’ 


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RED BERMUDA—This is the well-known large Onion of 
commerce, particularly adapted for the South: bulbs 
grown in this country are equalin size to imported ones; 
the seed we offer is genuine and select. 
Ounce, 20c.; % pound. 60c.; pound, $2.00, 


CREOLE OR LOUISIANA—Largely grown in the South- 
ern States where it gives much satisfactlon; should be 
sown in the fall, transplanted and the large onion will be 
ready for shipment in April. An excellent Keeper; skin 
lightred. 1895 crop was a failure again, and we have no 
seed to offer. 1896 crop will be ready about September 
Ist. If our Southern friends want any at that time, please 
write for prices. 


SPECIAL PRICES. 


Express Charges to be paid by the purchaser. 


5 1b. lots and 20 Ib. lots and 
over, perlb. over, perib. 


Wethersfield Large Red............ $1.40 $1.25 
Extra Early Red Flat.................. 1.40 1.25 
Early Red Globe ............ ..--. -- 1.40 1.25 
Laree Red Globe «2 1.40 1.25 


We will sell 10 pound lots at 20 pound prices. 


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42 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


P. 8S. Co.’s prices for Vegetable Seed given here include Postage; if sent at expense of purchaser, 10 Mire | 
per pound can be deducted. 


ONION—AMERICAN WHITE SORTS. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents each, Postpaid. 


WHITE PORTUGAL OR AMERICAN SILVERSKIN — A 
large flat onion of mild flavor; fine for early winter use | 


This is the earliest of ail the white W 
| varieties, grows to an enormous size a 
and shape, of pearly white color, flesh i i 
of a pure snow white, and flavor so wh 

mild that it can be eaten like an apple. yy) 


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and much esteemed for pickling. Itis the best keeper of 
the white varieties. 


EXTRA EARLY WHITE PEARL—In many respects the Ounce, 25c.; 74 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 
most remarkable Onion ever introduced. Warliest of all. LARGE WHITE GLOBE—This is one of the finest onions 
Pearly white, waxy, translucent. Form flat and broad. in Cultivation, both in appearance and quality. It is 


Keeping qualities of the matured Onion fair. Those who 
have tried it always want it again, because of its distinc- 
tive qualities. Onvery rich soil it will grow almost too 
large for market, sometimes five and six inches across. 


Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.39. 


For complete information on culture of Onions, 
buy the very interesting book, ‘‘How to Grow 


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by F. Greiner, mailed postpaid upon receipt of 


40 cents. 


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large, globe-shaped, firm, fine grained and of excellent: 
flavor, and commands a higher price in the market than. 
any other white onion grown. Its skin is pure white, and, 
its keeping qualities particularly good. 

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


SPECIAL PRICES. 


Express Charges to be paid by the purchaser. 
5 Ib. lots and 20 Ib. lots an@ 


PHILADELPHIA WHITE SILVERSKIN—Very desirable 


for family use; flavor mild and pleasant; skin silvery aver, per lb. over, per Ib. 

white; of handsome appearance; highly esteemed for Extra Early White Pearl .......... $2.25 $2.00 

pickling when young, also for market in early winter. a 0 F “ : 

This is the best variety to grow White Onion Sets and Philadelphia White Silverskin 2.00 1.90 

White Pickling Onions and is known in the East as White Portugal emake 2.00 1.90 

“‘Philadelp'via White.” White Globe. uuu... eecceenccee es 2.00 1.90 
Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, %5e.; pound, $2.50. Will sell 10 pound lots at 20 pound prices. 


Onion Seed a Specialty. o.oo cal dee ee 


eed, and annually sell thousands of pounds 
of Seed—our trade in Onion Seed being larger than that of any other Western seed house. We sell 
Tested NEW CROP SEED of the best quality at fair prices. TRY IT. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 43, 


ITALIAN ONION SEED. 


~ Price per Packet, 5 cents each, Postpaid. 


The following varieties we have imported from the most 
reliable growers of Italy. They have all been tested, and 
have proven a perfect success in every section of this 
eountry, and are largely grown for market, being milder 
in flayor than American varieties, and well adapted for 
early market and home garden use. 

May be sown as early as February or March, and should 

be transplanted,and their rapid growth will produce a 
splendid crop early in the year. They are much liked 
by all who have grown them. 


RED GIANT ROCCA—A splendid large Onion of globular 
shape, light brown skin and of delicate flavor. 


Ounce, 15¢c.; 4 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


YELLOW GIANT ROCCA—This variety is as large as 
the Red Rocca, which it resembles in every respect 
except that the skin is of a beautiful rich, yellow color. 


Ounce, 15c.; 34 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


NEAPOLITAN MARZAJOLA—A beautiful white-skinned 
variety; a good keeper. In the South the seed can Le 
gown in the autumn, and large onions produced in March. 


Ounce, 15c.; 24 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75, 


GIANT WHITE TRIPOLI—Grows to an enormous size, 
especially in the South. White skin, flat and of mild 
flavor. Ounce, 15c.; 4% pound, 50c.; pound, $1.75. 


WHITE QUEEN—An early variety; white,small and of 
fine flavor. Size of onion about two inches in diameter. 
Ounce, 20c.; 34 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


WHITE BARLETTA—This variety is at least two weeks 
earlier than the Queen; skin white; flesh very mild in 
flavor and snowy white. The bulbs areone and a quarter 
inches in diameter; beautifully rounded and flattened 
atthe top. Ounce, 20c.; 44 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


WHITE MAMMOTH SILVER KiING—This mammoth ya- 
riety is one of the largest in cultivation, averaging from 
15 to 20inches in circumference, and often weighing 24 to 
3 poundseach. It matures early and is of uniformly large 
size and fine shape, being flattened, but very thick. The 
skin is of a beautiful silver white, flesh snowy and tender. 
of a mild, sweet flavor. We know of no variety of this 
vegetable which has attracted so much attention as this. 
Tis striking size and handsome appearance, as well as 
mild flavor, recommend it for exhibition at fairs, for the 
fancy market, as well as the home table. 

Ounce, 25¢.; 44 pound, 75c.; ; ound, $2.50. 


ONION SETS. 


1 quart to 20—40 feet of drill; 8 to 12 bushels, depending on size,to set an acre in drills. 
We have no other Onion Sets than those named below. On accountof the early publication of this Catalogue, wecannot 
guarantee prices given, but to avoid unnecessary delay and writing, we will fill orders sent, and wiil give as many as the 
money sent will pay for. If Onion Sets are wanted to be sent by mail, 15 cents per quart, or 10 cents per pound must be 


added to prepay postage. 


Express or Freight Charges always to be paid by the Purchaser: 


Button Onions. 


BOTTOM ONIONS, OR ONION SETS—Are produced by 
sowing the seed thickly in the spring, in beds or drills, and 
about the end of July, or whenever the tops die down, the 
little bulbs or sets are gathered and kept spread thinly 
in a dry, airy loft, and reset in the spring to make large 
Onions. 


YELLOW BOTTOM ONION SETS—Grown from Seed. 
Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


WHITE BOTTOM ONION SETS—Grown from Seed. 
Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.00. 


RED TOP, OR BUTTON ONIONS—Are the little round 
bulbs growing on top of the stalk, and are planted early in 
the spring in shallow twelve inch drills, about four inches 
apart, slightly covered, and will produce large Onions 
maturing much earlier than from the seed. Ifthe large 
Onions are planted again in the Spring, they will produce 
a number of small bulbs, growing on the top of the stalk, 
which serve as a substitute for seed in propagation. 
Weight, twenty-eight pounds per bushel. 

One pound, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.75. 


Special Prices given on 5 to 
10 Bushel Lots or over. 


Onion Sets from Seed. 


Potato Onions. 


POTATO ONIONS—Esteemed by many as the best for 
early use; is large size, mild, sweet fiavor, very early, and 
a large producer; the small buibs are planted in the spring 
and increase in size, and the parent bulb planted in the 
fall and spring produces a quantity of small bulbs ina 
cluster, growing mostly on the top of the ground. 

Quart, 15c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.50. 

WHITE MULTIPLIER ONION SETS—Pure silvery 
white color,enormously productive, frequently produc- 
ing as many as twenty bulbs in asingle cluster from a 
single bulb planted, of excellent quality and size for 
bunching green, or can be ripened for use as pickling 
onions, and for this latter purpose can be grown much 
more economically than from seed. 

Quart, 20c; peck, $1.00; bushel, 3.50. 


WILD TOP, OR WINTER ONIONS—Only good for early 
green bunch onions; making no bulbs. The sets grow on 
top of the stalks. August is the right time to plant them. 
Price upon application in season. 


GARLIC (Knobdlauch)—Plant in April, one inch deep, in 
drills fourteen inches apart, and five inches apart in the 
rows. Keep the soil loose and free from weeds. 

round, 20c.; 10 pounds, $1.75. 


a4 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louzs, Mo. 


, OKRA OR GOPIBO. 


French, Gumbo. German, Esbarer. 


Price, per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


This vegetable should be grown more extensively, as 
its green pods impart a fine flavor and consistency to 
soups and stews; the pods can also be dried for winter. 
It is universally used throughout the South, andis as easily 
raised asaweed in the North. So delicious is the flavor 
that when once used it willbe grown every year, in North- 
ern as well as Southern gardens. 


CULTURE—One ounce to about eighty hills. Sow about 
middle of Spring, in drills, and thin the plants to a foot or 
more apart. Cultivatedforits green seed pods, which are 
used in soups or stews; gather while young and tender, 
and for winter use slice into rings and dry on strings. 


LONG GREEN OR LONG WHITE—Long ribbed pods. 
Ounce, 10c.; 24 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 
IMPROVED DWARF GREEN—Early and very produc- 
tive; smooth pods. 


Ounce,10c.; 4 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 
WHITE VELVET—The pods of this variety are round 


and smooth, and are produced in the greatest abundance. 
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 65ce. 


NASTURTIUM or Indian Cress. 


The young leaves are used as a salad, the green seeds 
for pickling. Flowers very ornamental. 


TALL YELLOW—The common sort. 
Packet, 5c.; ounce, 15e.; 44 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50. 


PARSNIP. 


Fr., Panais. Ger., Pastinake. Span., Pastinaca. 
Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


CULTURE—One ounce willsow 
about 150 feet drill, four to five 
pounds in drills to the acre. 
Spade the soil deep and sow early 
in the Springin fifteen inch drills, 
and thin to eight inches apart. 
Keep the ground free from 
weeds, and the surface open by 
frequent deep stirring with the 
hoe. 


LONG WHITE SMOOTH, OR 
SUGAR—Roots very long, white, 
smooth, tender, sugary and of 
most excellent flavor. Very 
hardy, and will keep through 
winter without protection. 
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; 

pound, 55ce. 


LARGE SUGAR OR HOLLOW 
CROWN—Roots comparatively 
short, ending somewhat abruptly 
with a small tap root; grows 
mostly below the surface; has a 

: very smooth, clean skin, and is 
easily dittinenidtiea by the leaves arising from a depres- 
ion on the top or crown of the root. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 

EARLY, SHORT ROUND—The earliest, of good quality, 

smallsize. Valuable for bunching with pot herbs. 
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


OYSTER PLANT OR SALSIFY. 


French, Salsifis. German, Haferwurzel, 
Spanish, Ostra Vegetal. 


Price, per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


The Salsify is one of the most delicious and nutritious 
of vegetables, and should be more generally cultivated for 
use in winter, when the supply of really good vegetables 
is so limited. 

CULTURE OF SALSIFY— 
Sow early in spring, in drills 
fourteen inches apart, and 
thin to two inches apart. 
Cultivate same as Carrots or 
Parsnips. It assimilates 
closely to the taste and flavor 
of the oyster when boiled, 
mashed and fried in butter. 
Gather what may be wanted 
for the winter, and let the 
balance stand in the ground 
for next spring’s use. 


OYSTER PLANT—‘‘MAM= 
MOTH SANDWICH ISLAND’’ 
—This variety is of enormous 
size, being at least twice as 
large as the ordinary sort; it 
is very tender and delicious, 
and resembles a good sized 
parsnip. 

Ounce, 15c.; #4 pound, 50c.; 
pound, S1.75. 


SCORZONERA OR BLACK 
OYSTER PLANT—Root black 
before cooking. 

Ounce, 15c.; 34 pound, 40c.; pound, $1.50, 


PARSLEY. 


Ger., Petersilie. 


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CULTURE—One ounce will sow 150 feet drill. Sow early 
in spring after soaking the seed a few hours in warm 
water, in rows one foot apart. Used for garnishing and 
for seasoning. Remove some plants te light cellar to 
have them green through winter. 

Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


Span., Perigil. 


PLAIN PARSLEY—Leaves dark green, plain, longer 
than the Curled, and better flavored for seasoning. 
-; pound, 65e. 


Ounce, 10c.; 34 lb., 20ce 


CURLED OR DOUBLE — 
Leaves yellow with green, 
very beautifully curled; 
used as a garnish for the 
table. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 lb., 25¢.; 

lb., 75e. 


FINE TRIPLE CURLED OR 
MYATT’S GARNISHING— 
The leaves are very finely 
curled and moss like; a 
good variety. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 

HAMBURG OR TURNIP ROOTED—A _ fleshy-rooted 
kind; the roots are used for fiavoring soups, etc. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00, 


P.S. Co.’s prices on Vegetable Seed given here include Postage. If sent at expense of purchaser, 10 cents 


per pound can be deducted. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louts, Mo. 45 


PEPPER. 


French, Piment. German, Spanisher Pfeffer, 


Spanish, Pimiento. 
Price per Packet, 5 Cents, Postpaid. 

CULTURE—One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants. 
Sow early in hot bed, or in open ground about the middle 
ofspring. Transplant when three inches high to one foot 
apart, in drills twenty inches apart, and earth up a little in 
hoeing, which can be continued until the plants are in full 
blossom. 

PROCOPP’S GIANT—This variety may be justly called 
the Goliah of all the pepper family. They grow uniformly 
to avery large size, measuring from eight to nine inches 
long and three inches thick. They are of a brilliant 
scarlet color, flesh fully one-half inch In thickness. In 
flavor they are just hot enough to be pleasant to the taste. 
Each plant ripens from eight to twelve perfect fruits. 

Ounce, 30¢c,; 44 pound, $1.00. 


RUBY KING—The Peppers of the Ruby King attain a 
very large size. Ordinarily they grow 4% to 6 inches long 
by 33 to 4 inches thick. When ripe they are of a beautiful 
bright, ruby red color, and are always remarkably mild 
and pleasant to the taste. 

Ounce, 30c.; % pound, $1.00. 

LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE—A very large sort of 
Square form, tapering to a point; mild, thick and hard; 
suitable for filling with cabbage, etc.,and for a mixed 
pickle. Ounce, 30c.; % pound, $1.00. 


SWEET MOUNTAIN—Similar to the Bell but larger; 
much used for stuffed pickles. 

Ounce, 30ec.; 34 pound, $1.00. 

SQUASH OR TOMATO SHAPED—Fruit more or less 
ribbed. Color red; fiesh, thick, mild and pleasant to the 
taste. Ounce, 30c.; 4% pound, $1.00. 

GOLDEN DAWN—Oolor, bright golden yellow; very 
brilliant and handsome. Ounce, 30c.; 4 pound, $1.00. 


LONG RED CAYENNE—Long, red, hot and pungent; 
dwarf growth. 
Ounce, 25c.; ¥ pound, 85e. 
CHERRY RED—Red, round, very hot, and a great bearer. 
Ounce, 30c.; 14 pound, $1.00. 
CHERRY YELLOW —Resembling the above except in 
color, which is bright yellow. 
Ounce, 30c.; % pound, 81.00. 
CHILi—In growth like the Cayenne, but smaller and 
later; used for pepper sauce. 
Ounce, 30c.; 4% pound, $1.00. 


PUMPKIN. 


French, Courge. German, Feld-Kuerbiss. 
Spanish, Calabaza. 
Price per Packet, 5 Cents Each, Postpaid. 

CULTURE—One pound will plant about 300 hills, 3to5 
pounds to the acre in hills. When warm weather has 
come, drop in hills ten to twelve feetapart. They occupy 
too much room for the garden, and should be cultivated 
as a field crop. 


NANTUCKET SUGAR—This great pie pumpkin is used 
exclusively in making the celebrated Yankee Pumpkin 
Pies. The skin is very dark green, almost black, flesh 
thick, and of a rich orange-yellow. They weigh from 
twelve to fifteen pounds, and will keep for a year. 

Ounce, 10c.; +4 pound, 25e.; pound, 75e. 


JAPANESE PIE—This remarkable variety comes from 
Japan;a very valuable pie and cooking pumpkin. The 
flesh is very thick, nearly solid, the seed cavity being very 
smallin one end of the pumpkin, unusually fine grained, 
dry and sweet. The seeds are peculiarly marked. 

Ounce, 10c.; 1% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


TRUE TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO—A splendid pie 
and cooking pumpkin. They grow pear shaped to medium 
size, slightly ribbed; skin isa creamy white, lightly striped 
with green; flesh very thick, creamy white, dry and fine 
grained, keeping well until late in the spring. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25ce.; pound, 75e. 

CUSHAW (CROOKED NECK)—Solid flesh, fine and 
sweet; keeps well. ; 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, 75ce. 

LARGE CHEESE—Flat shaped; flesh yellow, fine grained 
and sweet. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; pound, 60c. 

SMALL SUGAR—A very handsome little pumpkin, with 
deep orange colored skin, and flesh of unusually fine 
sugary flavor; fine grained; very productive and keeps 
well. Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 60c. 

MAMMOTH TOURS—Grows to an immense size, often 
weighing over one hundred pounds. 

Ounce, 15c.; 44 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50. 

KENTUCKY FIELD—Large, round, a little ribbed, soft 
shell; salmon Color, productive and best for stock feeding. 

Ounce. 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 50e. 

CONNECTICUT FIELD—A large yellow variety, hard 
shell; excellent for field culture. 

Ounce, 10c.; +4 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 


P. 8. Co.’s Prices of Vegetable Seed given here include postage; if sent at expense of purchaser, 10 


cents per pound can be deducted. 


4.6 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


P. S. Co.'s Prices for Vegetable Seed given here include postage ; if sent at purchaser’s expense, 10 cents 


RADISHES. 


French, Radis. German, Radies—Rettig. Spanish, Robdanos. 


per pound can be deducted. 


CULTURE—One ounce to about 100 feet of drill: eight to 
ten pounds for anacre. The soil for Radishes should be 
very rich, light and mellow, well broken by digging, as 
their tender and mild qualities depend much upon their 
rapid growth. For very early use sow on gentle hot beds 
in February, and in the open air as soon as the ground can 
be worked, atintervals of ten or twelve days for a suc- 
cession, as long as they may be wanted. The Turnip 
Rooted and the Olive-Shaped are the best for sowing in the 
summer. The winter varieties should be sown in August, 
and lifted before severe frost and stored in the cellar. 


VERY EARLY ROUND 
RADISHES. 


Per Packet, 5 cents each, Postpaid. 

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP—A small, round, turnip- 
shaped Radish, wlth a small top and of very quick growth; 
mild and crisp when young. 

Ounce, 10c.; #4 pound, 20c.; pound, 55e. 


Dark Red Round Erfurt. 


The Gem, 


EARLIEST ERFURT DARK RED ROUND, OR DEEP 
SCARLET TURNIP—Its shape is of the best type of the 
round sorts; color of skin a very dark red; white flesh, 
with small top root; one of the best for forcing. 

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


THE GEM—EXTRA EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE 
TIPPED—The very earliest in cultivation, being a week 
earlier than Scarlet Turnip White Tipped, which it some- 
what resembles inform and color. Their shape is perfectly 
globular, with rich deep scarlet top, blending into pure 
white at the bottom, exceedingly tender, crisp and de- 
licious, never becoming hollow or pithy, very desirable for 
forcing, being fit to pull in three weeks from sowing. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


NON PLUS ULTRA, EARLIEST SCARLET TURNIP— 
This is unquestionably the earliest forcing Radish extant. 
It grows very rapidly, and is fit for use within three weeks 
from the time of sowing; very short top, flesh tender and 
ef delicate flavor. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pounG, 75ce. 

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIPPED—Very 
early; color bright scarlet, tipped with white; an excellent 
market variety; fine for forcing. 

Ounce, 10c.; 74 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


EARLY WHITE TURNIP—In form like the Early Scarlet 
Turnip; color white; excellent flavor. 
Ounce, 10c.; +4 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


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PHILADELPHIA WHITE BOX—This variety is the most 
popular early White Radish grown by Philadelphia gar- 
deners. Its shorttop and rapid growth especially fits it 
for growing under glass, in frames or boxes, hence its 
name, as well as for early sowing in the open ground. 
Owing to its very few short leaves, it can be sown very 
thickly without causing the leaves to ‘‘draw.” 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


EARLY SCARLET GLOBE—For forcing in greenhouse, 
hotbeds, or cold frames, and for sowing on open borders 
early inthe spring, there is no other red variety more 
desirable. Itis entirely distinct and one of the earliest; 
in flavor it is mild, crisp, juicy and tender. It formsa 
small top and will stand a great amount of heat without 
becoming pithy. See illustration on last page of cover. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e, 

EARLY YELLOW TURNIP—Early; round, golden yel- 
low; good quality. 

Ounce, 19c.; 74 pound, 20c.; pound, 65ce. 


EARLY OLIVE SHAPED 
RADISHES. | 


FRENCH BREAKFAST OR 
ie EARLY SCARLET, OLIVE 
SHAPED, WHITE TIPPED— 
A quick growing variety for 
early forcing; oblong shape; 
color scarlet; tipped with 
white; very crisp and tender, 
=A, Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 20c.; 
pound, 55e, 


EARLY SCARLET OLIVE 
SHAPED—Very early; of a 
lively rose color. 

Ounce, 10c.; 3 pound, 20c.; 
pound, 55e. 

EARLY WHITE OLIVE SHAPED—Same as above, ex- 
cept in color. 

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 65c. 


kasSpecial Prices given on quantities of 10, 20 or more pounds. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. A7 


EARLY LONG RADISHES. 


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_ Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


EARLY SHORT-TOP LONG SCARLET—The standard 


sort grown for private gardens and for market. 
Ounce, 10¢.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 55c. 


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MARKET GARDENERS’ EARLY LONG SCARLET 
SHORT-TOP—An exceilent strain and improved variety 
ofthe above. Itis fully six days earlier, has a shorter 
and more compact top. In shape itis somewhat shorter 
and thicker. In color the upper portion is of unusually 
deep brilliant red, which gradually shades to a deep, 
waxy pink towards the top. Gardeners everywhere should 
plant this fine strain. No other can equal it. 

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 


WOOD’S EARLY FRAME—In shape between olive and 
long; excellent for forcing; very early. A favorite with 
market gardeners. Color scarlet, fine flavor. 

Ounce, 10c.; 24 pound, 20c.; pound, 55e. 


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Early Half-Long 
Deep Scarlet. 


EARLY LONG WHITE LADY FINGER RADISH—This 
is unquestionably the finest Long White Radish in cul- 
tivation. Shape handsome; color beautiful snow white. 
Itis of very rapid growth, and its flesh is remarkably 
erisp, brittle and tender. : 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


EARLY HALF-LONG DEEP SCARLET—This variety is 
the most popular early radish sold in the markets of Parfs. 
In shape they are intermediate between the popular Long 
Searlet and Scarlet Olive. They are of rapid growth, with 
rich deep scarlet skin, white flesh, very tender and crisp. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20ce.; pound, 65e. 


SUMMER RADISHES. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


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ST. LOUIS WHITE SUMMER—This valuable variety is 
now the most popular summer Radish grown. Itis of 
handsome tapering shape, pure white and almost trans- 
parent, tender and of pungent taste. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25c.; pound, 85c. 

WHITE DELICACY SUMMER—This is a very early, 
semi-long, snow white variety, root quite smooth, crisp and 
tender. 

Onnce, 10c.; 1% pound, 25e.; pound, 85e. 

WHITE STRASSBURG SUMMER—This variety is of 
handsome oblong shape, tapering beautifully to a point. 
Both skin and flesh are pure white, almost transparent, 
very tender and of a delightful pungent taste. It canbe 
pulled five weeks from time of sowing the seed, yet it will 
continue to grow without losing its fine qualities, and re- 
main in a tender condition longer than any other summer 
sort. Thereis much cheap and spurivus seed being 
offered. Procure your stock from us and have it reliable. 

Ounce, 10c.; 74 pound, 25c.; pound, 85e. 

CHARTIER, OR LONG ROSE, 
WHITE TIPPED—It is exceed- 
ingly handsome and attractive, 
as shown in our illustration 
above, being of a deep crimson 
color at the top, and blending off 
to almost white at the bottom. It 
is very tender, and remains so 
for a long time after attaining its 
growth, an important feature to 
the market or family gardener. 
Ounce 10c.; 34 pound, 

pound, 7Se. 

WHITE GIANT STUTTGART— 
Will produce roots of excellent 
quality, and as large as winter 
radish in six to eight weeks. 
Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; 

pound, 85c. 

WHITE SUMMER TURNIP—A well-known standard 
sort, of large turnip shape, white skin and flesh; very crisp. 
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 65e. 

LONG WHITE SUMMER OR NAPLES—Large and long; 
excellent for summer. 

Ounce, 10c.; %4 pound, 25c.; pound, 85ce. 

GOLDEN YELLOW GLOBE SHAPED, OR YELLOW 
SUMMER TURNIP—An excellent summer sort; best to 
stand the heat; can be sown late; a general favorite with 
market gardeners; large, oblong, russet color. Select 
quality. 

Ounce, 10¢c.; 14 pound, 25e.; pound, 75e. 


ZOE. ; 


48 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 
FALL AND WINTER RAPE—For Greens. 


RADISHES : Sow early in spring in drills or broadcast, and also in 

September; will standin open ground over winter, with 

but slight protection; affording abundance of fine greens 

very early in spring; in some localities it is largely cul- 

tivated for its seed, which is fed extensively to birds. 
Ounce, 10c_; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 


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Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


LONG BLACK SPANISH OR FALL—One of the hardiest 
and best for winter use. 
Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 30e.; pound, 90e. 


ROUND BLACK SPANISH OR FALL—Sow about the RAPE—Dwarf Essex—see Farm Seed. 
last of summer—for Fall and Winter use. Grows to a 
large size; quite solid. RH UBARB. 
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound 30c.; pound, 90c. PIE PLANT OR WINE PLANT. 
LONG WHITE SPANISH OR FALL—Very large size and French, Rhubarbe. German, Rhabarber. 
AEHYLeXtUre- One ounce will produce about 600 plants. 
Ounce, 10c.; 74 pound, 30c.; pound, 90c. Cultivated for its leaf stalks, which are used for tarts 
ROUND WHITE MUNICH OR FALL—A excellent white | and pies, also as a sauce. It is very wholesome and 
fall and winter sort; very fine and long keeping. ) | Should be grown in every garden. 
Cunce, 10c.; 144 pound, 30c.; pound, 90e. Sow in drills, one foot apart, early in spring. In the fall, 
CALIFORNIA WHITE MAMMOTH—Eight to twelve or next spring, transplant to three feet apart. Do not let 


the plant exhaust itself by ever running to seed. 
Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid, 
EARLY TOBOLSK—Earliest; fine flavor. very red color; 


a good variety. 
Ounce, 20c.; #4 pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


inches long, and about two anda half inches thick; flesh 
white, solid and tender. Avery good fall variety. 
Ounce, 10c.; 144 pound, 35c.; pound, $1.00. 
ROSE COLORED CHINA WINTER—Very popular with 


market gardeners. Form conical, very smooth; bright MYATT’S VICTORIA—Very large, rich flavor, and in 
rose color; large size, firm and tender; flesh of fine flavor. high estimation. 


Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25e.; pound, 90c. Ounce, 20c.; % pound, 60c.; pound, $2.00. 


SQUASH. 


French, Courge. German, Speise Kuerbis. Spanish, Calabasa Tomtanera. 


Price per Packet,5 cents each, Postpaid. é 
Culture—One ounce will plant 20to 40 hills (depending | BOSTON MARROW —One of the very best for fall and 
on size of seed), 4 to 8 pounds to the acre. Sow about the | Winter; form ovate, pointed, rind thin, bright orange, 
middle of Spring, in hills, the early sorts about four feet flesh deep orange; finely grained and excellent flavor. 
apart and the late varieties six to eight feet apart. Drop Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


enough seed to be thinned to three plants inahill. The 
hills should be highly manured, and prepared in a similar 
manner as those for cucumbers. 

EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP, OR WHITE PATTY 
PAN—Light cream color; large, flat, scalloped shaped; 
grows to a large size, 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; peund, 75. 

EARLY YELLOW BUSH SCAL= 
LOP, OR YELLOW PATTY PAN— 
Orange yellow color, flat, scalloped 
shape; smooth rind. 

Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 25c.; 
pound, 7c. 


FORDHOOK—The size will be fonnd most convenient for. 
family use, and the appearance is extremely handsome, of 
a bright yellow outside and straw-yellow within. The 
flesh is as ‘‘dry as Pike’s Peak and much sweeter,” making 
it the best in quality of all winter squashes. J¢ seems in- 
capable of rotting, and placed in a cool, dry room, keeps in 
perfect condition throughout the winter and spring, until 
late in June, when summer squashes are ready. They 
weigh about two to three pounds and are immensely pro- 
ductive. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


MARBLEHEAD—A very good winter Squash, similar to 
the Hubbard, but flesh of a light salmon color; a very 
good keeper. 

Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 25c.; pound, 75e, 

LARGE WINTER CROOKNECK—Neck long and solid; 

dry, sweet and rich flavored; a good keeper, 
Ounce, 10c.; #4 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 


White Pine Apple. Summer Crookneck. 
WHITE PINE APPLE—Very peculiar and distinctive in : 
shape. The blossom end of the Squash is smooth and HUBBARD—The leading Squash for fall and winter use; 
rounded, the stem end blunt and serrated, The color of good in any climate; hard skinned, splendid keeper; flesh 
the skin is a pure, creamy white. | dark yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and rich. 
Ounce, 10c. ; 14 pound, 26e.; pound, 75c. Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. 
EARLY BUSH, SUMMER CROOKNECK—Very produc- MAMMOTH CHILI—This is the largest variety known, 
tive; small crooknecked, with water excrescenses; color and in rich soil often grows to the weight of 150 to 200 
yellow, shell very hard when ripe. pounds. 


Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 25c.; pound, 75e. Ounce, 15c.; 44 pound, 50c.; pound, $1.50. 


a staple crop, carefully selected seed. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 49 


SPINACH. 


3 - French, Epinard. German, Spinat. Spanish, Espinaca. 
Special prices given on large quantities. 
Price per Packet, 5 cents each. Postage included. 


CULTURE—One ounce will sow sixty feet of drill; ten to sheltered fields there is no necessity for covering. For 
twelve pounds in drills for an acre. The main crop is summer use if may be sown at intervals of two or three 
sown in September. It is sometimes covered up in ex- weeks from April to August. Spinach is best developed 
posed places with straw or salt hay during the winter, and most tender and succulent when grown in rich soil. 


which prevents it from being cut with the frost; but in 

BLOOMSDALE 
CURLED SAVOY 
LEAVED — A variety 
highly popular among 


LONG STANDING— 
The leaves are thick, 
jleshy and crumpled, 
equal to the Blooms- 
dale Curled Savoy 
leaved and standing 
at least two weeks 
longer than any other 
variety without run- 
ning to seed, making 
it invaluable for 
spring sowing. 

Oz., 10¢.; 44 lb., 15¢.; 
lb., 40c. 

PRICKLY OR FALL 
—Triangular, arrow- — 
shaped leaves; one of 
the hardiest and gen- 
erally used for fall 
= planting. 

Oz., 10¢.; 44 lb., 15¢. ; 


market gardeners. 
The leaf of this va- 
riety is wrinkled in 
the same manner as 
the Savoy Cabbage. 
It is very hardy and 
produces nearly twice 
the weight of the old 
varieties in crop, the 
leaves being very nu- 
merous and succulent. 
Oz., 10c.; 1% lb., 20c.; 


lb., 40c. SS lb., 40c. 
ROUND, THICK =LEAVED — Excellent market sort; NEW ZEALAND—Its superiority over other varieties 
equally good for spring and fall sowing; leaves large, consists in its luxuriant growth of succulent leaves which 
thick and fleshy. can be cut through the entire summer. 
Ounce, 10¢.; 44 pound, 15c.; pound, 40ce. Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 


SEEDS FOR SWEET HERBS, ETC. 


Aromatic Herbs are those which possess medicinal as well as culinary properties, and should be 
found in every garden. They impart a pleasant, spicy odor, and are quite savory to the taste. To secure 
the herbs for use, cut them on a sunny day, and spread thinly in the shade to dry. 


Pkt. Oz. ; PEt. Oz: 
SETS COPE OW (OC) eee 5 10 Marjoram, Sweet (Ger., Majoran)..................-- 5 25 
op ESOC Se CE) a a a 5 35 Pimpernell (Ger., Pimpernelle) __.................-----+- 5 25 
Basil Sweet (Ger., Basilicum)............------.---------- 5 25 Rosemary (Ger., Rosmarin)...............2-..---00-------- 5 35 
ERO) sa ae ee rng ai een ge 5 15 Sew LOU (GCIs Freee) eee es rk ee ee ot ee 5 20 
Borage (Ger., Gurkenkraut)..........--.---.-.22---2------ 5 15 SAe en (Ges, SLU) ese eee ed ees 5 20 
Caraway (Ger., Kuemmel) ...................0002-222-2------ 5 10 Satiron 7 (Ger SG/TQ)) 22 es a ee ae 5 15 
See WeE MG ET ICCT DEL) nn oo - eons ----n n-ne 2222 ec ene 5 15 Summer Savory (Ger., Bohnenkraut) ....... ....... 5 25 
Coriander (Ger., Koriander)..............2...22--22.----- 5 15 Garden Sorrel (Ger., Sauerampfer).............--... 5 25 
Dill (Ger., Ditl) ...... =o eR SOR 5 10 _ Sweet Thyme (Ger., Thymian) ..................... --. 5 35 
MEGSITIGE ((qOT = ACMCILEL) -32--<..-2220---on- -eenee nee nore ntn- 5 10 Tarragon (Ger., Hstragon) ....-.--........- 2------0------- 25 — 
CEES PUTT ts te ea a ee Se ee eae 5 35 Wormwood (Ger., Wermuth)..._..............2..22-2..2.- 5 40 
Lavender (Ger., Spiklavendel) ................... Bie siee 5 25 Woodroof ( Waldmeister) __.................-.........--.-.--- 10 = 


TOBACCO SEED. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents each. 


CULTURE—The seed should be sown very 
early in the spring, and as early as possible 
after the danger of frost is over. When the 
plants are about six inches high, transplant 
into rows four feet apart each way, and culti- 
vate thoroughly with plow and hoe. 

CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—This variety is 


GOLD LEAF—A cross between the Yellow 
Prior and Oronoko; good either for wrappers or 
fillers. 

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; peund, $2.50. 

BIG ORONOKO—A favorite Virginia variety. 

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 

WHITE BURLEY—A western variety, which 
produces one of the most fashionable types for 
manufacturing and cutting. 

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50, 

MISSOURI BROAD LEAF --A well-known 
standard sort, very large yielder. 

Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 

CHOICE HAVANA—Commands a high price 
for cigar stock, superior, extra fine. 

Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50, 


Ounce, 25c.; 44 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 

YELLOW PRIOR—A good variety for bright, 
yellow grades. 

Ounce, 25c.; % pouud, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 

KENTUCKY YELLOW—A splendid dark 
leaved variety, very large, finest texture. 

Ounce, 25e.; % pound, 75e.; pound, $2.50. 


50 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Ao. 


TOMATO. 


French, Tomate. German, Liebesapfel. Spanish, Tomate. 


CULTURE—One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants; 
one-quarter pound to transplant for an acre. Extensively 
grown near the large markets, where its high price early 
in the season is a great inducement to market gardeners 
to undertake to produce an early crop. For early use sow 
in February or March, in boxes or pots, and place near a 
window or in a hot bed. When about two inches high, 


RED FRUITED TOMATOES. 


4 


Price per Packet, 5 cents, Postpaid. 


ATLANTIC PRIZE—We do not hesitate to pronounce it 
the largest, smoothest, best flavored and brightest colored 
extra early Tomato. Vine medium size, with few leaves, 
very hardy, bearing the fruit low down on the stem and in 
enormous clusters, which ripen altogether. Those whose 
trade demands that they have a large, smooth, good flav- 
ored, very early fruit, will find this variety to be just what 
they want. The seed we offer is carefully selected, 

Ounce 25c.; 3 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


BUCKEYE STATE—In Buckeye State we have the larg- 
est fruited variety of any of the smooth round Tomatoes, 
averaging fully one-half larger than Livingston’s Beauty: 
It is animmense cropper, bearing its fruit in large clusters, 
often six to eight in a single cluster. Color deep glossy 
erimson, slightly tinged purple. Remarkably solid and 
meaty. 

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75.; pound, $2.50. 

FAVORITE—One of the largest, perfect shaped Tomatoes 
in cultivation; smoother than the Paragon, darker red 
than the Perfection; ripens evenly and as early as any 
good variety, holding its size to the end of the season; 
very prolific; bears shipping long distances. 

Ounce, 25c.; 34 pound, 75¢e.; pound, $2.50. 

PERFECTION—This valuable variety comes from the 
same source as the Acme and Paragon. It is shaped like 
the Acme, larger, fully as early, perfectly smooth, 
blood red in color, very solid and a heavy cropper. 

Ounce, 25c.; 34 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 

PARAGON—Has become a decided favorite with market 
gardeners and canners. It is a large size variety, larger 
than several of the standard kinds cultivated. The meat 
is solid and well flavored. Late variety, color deep red. 

Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


prick them out singly in small pots, and nurse carefully in 
frames, and when the danger of frost is past, plant them 
out in a sheltered situation, where they may have the full 
influence of the sun. To hasten the maturity of the first 
fruit which sets, pinch off the extremities of the tops 
and all the secondary shoots which afterwards appear 
above the flowers. 


THE STONE—Very large, and of bright scarlet color, 
very smooth, with occasionally a specimen very slightly 
octagon-shaped; ripening evenly to the stem without 2 
crack, exceedingly solid and firm-fieshed (as its name 
indicates) ; is an excellent shipper; quality the very best; 
fine for canning; a good keeper; without hard core; not 
subject to rot; its appearance on marketremarkably attrac- 
tive; a heavy variety; its vines and foliage rank and 
robust, heavily loaded with very uniform specimens of 
fruit. 

Ounce, 25c.; 4 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 

IGNOTUM—This is one of the eartiest and finest market 
Tomatoes grown. Very large, smooth, extraordinarily solid. 
Very handsome, deep red color, ripens perfectly up to the 
stem, and remarkably free from cracking and rotting. 

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75e.; pound, &2.50. 

TROPHY—Well known as one of the best. Vines of 
medium size, but producing compact clusters of fruit in 
immense quantities; fruit large, smooth, of bright red 
color, solid and of good flavor. Select seed. 

Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; pound, &2.50. 

PONDEROSA—In growing it we have found it of immense 
size, solid, almost seedless, and of good sub-acid flavor. 
The single fruits were large, but somewhat scattered on 
the vine, and did not yield nearso much as the Beauty. 
Quite a large percentage of the fruits were too rough to 
please growers of the strictly smooth kinds, especially 
for large growers to use as a main Crop. 

Packet, 10c.; ounce, 50c, 


MANSFIELD TREE TOMA= 
TO—This variety has been 
originated by careful selec- 
tions and special methods un- 
tilit has attained the height 
of ten feet for the tree anda 
weight for a single Tomato 
of 30 ounces and 6 inches in 
diameter, with testimonials 
of over 60 pounds of ripe fruit 
to a single tree of a quality 
that surpasses all others. 
Fruit ripens from July 4th 
until frost; they are as solid = 
all the way through as ahard boiled egg, and but few 
seed ina Tomato. True Seed scarce. Packets only. 

Per packet, 10c.; three for 25e. 


Purple Fruited Tomatoes. 


Price per Paeket, 5 cents, Postpaid. 

DWARF CHAMPION—This is one of the most distinct 
and yaluable Tomatoes of recent introduction. The plants 
grow about two feet high; branches are short, making the 
plant bushy, which stands quite erect without stakes, 
The foliage has a peculiar corrugated appearance, and is 
of a very dark green color. It is very early and wonder- 
fully prolific. The fruit is of a glossy, dark purplish red; 
of medium size, perfectly round and smooth, and contains 
so few seeds that it is really more ‘‘meaty” than many 
Tomatoes twice the size. 

Ounce, 25c. 14 pound, 75¢c.; pound, $2.50. 


Plant Seed Conpany, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. D1 


TOMATOES—Continued. 


ACME—One of the earliest and handsomest; very pro- 
ductive ; fruitof medium size; form perfect, round, very 
smooth; color dark purplish red; bears continually until 
frost; delicious in flavor, no core; a splendid market and 
eanning variety. 

Ounce, 25c.; 34 pound, 75e.; pound, $2.50. 


LIVINGSTGN’S BEAUTY—The great tabie and market 
sort. The coloris quite distinct from any other sort, be- 
ing a very glossy crimson tinged with purple. It grows in 
¢clusters of four or five large fruits, retaining its targe size 
late in the season. It ripens with Acme and Perfec- 
tion. The Beauty is a model in shape, being entirely free 
from rough specimens. It seldom cracks. For shipping 
and for early market it cannot be excelled on account of its 
solidity, toughness of skin, and especially on account of its 
color, as when picked quite green it will ripen nicely and 
look well. Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50, 


MIKADO OR TURNERS’ HYBRID—This variety is a 
rank grower, with thick stalks and enormously produc- 
tive. The fruit is extra large in size, round, smooth, 
very thick through and remarkably solid. The skin is 
thin but tough. Color is a purplish red, but its hybrid 
origin is shown in the fact that occasionally some fruits 
are of a lighter color. 


Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 


MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES. 


Price per Packet, 5 cents each, 
LARGE ROUND YELLOW (Golden Trophy)—Firm, yel- 
low flesh, with a clear, semi-transparent, yellow skin. 
Ounce, 25c.; 14 pound, 75c.; pound, $2.50. 
YELLOW PEAR-SHAPED—A good pickling sort; fruit 
bright yellow, trwe pear-shaped and solid; very handsome. 
Ounce, 30 cents. 


RED PEAR SHAPED—Used for preserves and to make 
“touato figs.’”? Fruit bright red, distinctly pear-shapeds 
and with a peculiar flavor. 

Ounce, 30 cents. 


YELLOW PLUM-—Shape uniformly oval and perfectly 

smooth; color lemon yellow; used for preserves. 
Ounce, 30 cents. 

RED CHERRY—A small round, red Tomato of the shape 
and size of a cherry; peculiar flavor; fine for pickling and 
preserves. Ounce, 30 cents. 

YELLOW CHERRY—In form and shape same as above; 
color bright yellow. Ounce, 30c. 

GROUND CHERRY OR HUSK TOPIATO—This is much 
liked by many for preserves. We offerthe true yellow 
ground Cherry; very prolific. Besides its use for pre- 
serves, if makes fine pies. and is very fine dried in sugar. 

Ounce, 50 cents. 


Our Prices of Vegetable Seed given here include 
Postage. 


| TURNIP. 


French, Navet. German, Weisse Rueben. 
Price per Packet, 5 cents each. 

Culture—One ounce to 150 feet drill; one anda half pounds tosow one acre. For spring crop sow the Early Munich 
or the Extra Early Milan or the Flat Dutch, as early as the sced can be got into the ground, in fourteen inch drills, and 
thin to fiveor sixinches. For the fall and main crop, sowfrom the middle of July to the middle of September, in drills as 
directed for the spring sowing. In the field, turnips are more generally sown broadcast, though much the largest crops are 


obtained by drill culture. 

EXTRA EARLY 
PURPLE TOP MIL= 
AN-This strap-leaved 
variety is fully a week 
earlier than the Mun- 
ich, which has here- 
tofore been consider- 
ed the very earliest. 
It is of medium size 
and fiat shape; pure, 
white flesh, of excel- = 
lent flavor; very small 
top and a good keeper. 
True Seed very scarce 
Oz., 15¢.; 44 \b., 50e.; 

EARLY PURPLE 
TOP MUNICH-A Ger- 
man variety, remark- 
ably handsome; very 
early, with a bright 


purplish red top, and = 
a fine mouse-tail root; very distinct and valuable. 
Ounce, 10c.; +4 pound, 25c.; pound, 75e.. 


RED OR PURPLE 
TOP STRAP LEAV- 
ED—The well known 
popular variety, either 
for family or market 
use; large size, white, 
purple above ground; 
fiesh fine grained and 
rich buttery flavored. 
Oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 20c.; 

lb., 50c. 


LARGE RED TOP 
WHITE GLOBE—One 
of the best varieties 
grown, of large size 
Anes viel yoy ia) pc 
growth; globe shaped 
bulbs, with red or pur- 
ple top; fine quality; 
very handsome and 


attractive for market. Keeps well. 
Ounce, 10c.; 74 pound, 20c.; pound, 50e. 


52 Plant Seed Company, S812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


TURNIP—Continued. 


Per Packet, 5 cts., Postage paid, 

EARLY FLAT DUTCH OR WHITE :TOP STRAP= 
LEAVED—Standard variety, good marketable size, pure 
white, small top, with but few strap-shaped leaves. 

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 


WHITE EGG—A quick growing fall Turnip; should be 
sown in August; oval or egg-shaped; flesh very firm and 
fine grained; flavor mild and sweet. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 


LONG WHITE OR COW HORN—Flesh white, fine grain- 
ed and sweet; used mostly for stock feeding. 
Ounce, 10c.; 44 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 


LARGE WHITE GLOBE—A very large, globe-shaped 
variety; one of the best varieties for stock. 
Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 


LARGE YELLOW GLOBE—Large, handsome globular 
shape; very valuable for table use or stock. 
Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c, 


YELLOW ABERDEEN PURPLE TOP—Hardy aud pro- 
ductive. Globe shaped; good for table use and for stock. 
Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 


SEVENTOP, OR TURNIP WINTER GREENS—Sow in 
September, to stand all winter, producing early in the 
spring an abundance of fine greens; the roots are worth- 
less. Ounce, 10c.; %{ pound, 20c.; pound, 50c., 


RUTABAGAS. 


French, Chou Rutabaga. German, Steckrueben. 
Price per Packet, 5 cents each, 

The Rutabaga is extensively grown for a farm crop. 
The roots are best preserved in a pit or cellar during the 
winter. Sow from the 20th of June to the end of July, in 
drills two feet apart, and thin out to eight inches. 


If ordered 


y Freight or Express, at the expense of the 


In comparing our prices with others, please 
remember that P.S. Co.’s prices for Vegetable 
eed, given here, include postage, 


purchaser, 10c, per pound can be deducted. 


Ss 
b 


AMERICAN YELLOW =- PURPLE TOP RUTABAGA— 
Very hardy and productive; flesh yellow, solid, sweet and 
fine flavored; equally good for stock and table use. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c,; pound, 50c. 

SKIRVING’S YELLOW-=PURPLE TOP RUTABAGA— 
Flesh yellow, of solid texture; a very popular variety. 

Ounce, 10c.; 34 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 

LARGE WHITE FRENCH RUTABAGA — Flesh firm, 

white and solid; has a very rich and sweet flavor. 
Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 50c. 


MANGEL WURTZEL. 


Per Package, 5 cents, Postage Paid. Prices given 
below include Postage. 

The value of these for stock raising cannot be over- 
estimated, analysis having demonstrated the fact that 400 
pounds of Mangels are equivalent to 100 pounds of the 
best hay. Crops of 1,000 t0 1,500 bushels on one acre are 
nothing unusual. 

CULTURE—As all Mangels and Sugar Beets require a 
deep soilin order to grow well, plow and subsoil at least a 
foot to eighteen inches and apply plenty of rich stable 
manure or P.S. Co.’s Universal Fertilizer at the rate of 600 
to 800 pounds to the acre. Sow in April to June, in rows 
eighteen inches to two feet apart, and thin to eight inches 
inthe rows. Young plants may be transplanted to fill up 
vacancies. As soon as frost occurs dig the crop. 4 to5 
pounds are required for an acre. 

NORBITON GIANT OR RED MAMMOTH MANGEL— 
Enormous size and very productive. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c.; pound, 45ce. 

VY RED GLOBE MANGEL—A large, globe-shaped variety; 
red; keeps well. 

Ounce, 10c.; % pound, 20c.; pound, 45c. 
AELLOW GLOBE MANGEL—Similar to the Red Globe, 
except in color; keeps well. 

VA Ounce, 10c.; 144 pound, 20c.; pound, 45c. 

GOLDEN TANKARD MANGEL—Contains less water and 
more sugar than any other mangel. A special feature is 
the rich, deep yellow color of the flesh, nutritious and 
milk-producing qualities. Is very hardy and productive; 
grows two-thirds above ground and can be dug very 
easily. Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 20c.; pound, 45c, 

GOLDEN YELLOW MAMMOTH MANGEL—This variety 
resembles the Red Mammoth, except in color; the flesh, 
leaf stalks and mid rib of the leaves are goldeu yellow. It 
is a heavy cropper, the root grows about half aboye 
ground, and, like that of other yellow-fleshed varieties, 
is very rich in saccharine matter, 

Ounce, 10c.; 24 pound, 20c.; pound, 45c. 


SUGAR BEETS. 


Pcr Package, 5 cents. Postage Paid. Prices given 
below include Postage. 

Entire farms are now devoted to the raising of Beets 
for sugar production. The farmers begin tosee that this is 
one of the best crops that can be grown, not only for stock 
feeding, but for this industry. 4 to 5 pounds will sow one 
acre, 

KLEIN WANZLEBEN SUGAR BEET—This is a variety 
of Sugar Beet possessing the highest sugar-producing 
qualities, which scientific investigations have been fully 
sustained by the practical results of sugar-making in the 
factories, as much as eighteen tons of sugar having been 
made from one hundred tons of roots of this variety. 
Ounce, 10c.; 4 pound, 20c.; pound, 45c. 


/VILMORIN’S ITIPROVED SUGAR BEET—A greatly im- 
proved variety of the Common White, very valuable as a 
sugar producing Beet. 

Ounce, 10c.; 14 pound, 20c,; pound, 45c, 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 53 


SPECIAL PRICES FOR SEEDS IN QUANTITIES 


FOR ROOT CROPS For FARM STOCK, ETC. 


EXPRESS OR FREIGHT CHARGES TO BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER. 


5 lh. lots 201b.lots 
andover, andover, 


CARROTS. 


per lb. per lb. 
Improved Long Orange.................. 50c. A0c. 
Danvers Half Long Orange.......... 50c. 40c. 
Long Searlet Altringham............ 50c. 40c. 
Long White Belgian....................... 50c. 40c. 
MANGEL WURTZEL. 
Norbiton’s Long Red Giant........ 30c. 25c. 
EUEG) Gil. d Dua Gene ae eee ed 30c. 25¢. 
Golden Yellow Tankard.................. 30c. 20¢. 
Mammoth Golden Yellow.............. 30c. 20¢c. 
BVM GG LOC. eof 2e cab onsnce nse eeeeeecnes 30¢. 20C. « 

SUGAR BEETS. 

Klein Wanzleben White................ 30c. 5c. 
‘Vilmorin’s Improved White........ 30c. 25¢c. 


5 Ib. lots 201b.lots 
andover, andover, 


TURNIPS. 


per lb. per lb. 
Purple Top Strap Leaved.............. ooC. 30c. 
Lareeked. Top Globes. 22: oC. 30c. 
White Top Strap Leaved.............. OoC. 30¢. 
White Egor 72. 5 amen 5 a oC. 30c. 
Long White Cow Horn.................. 3c. 30c. 
arse White Globe 5-22 =: 30G. 30c. 
large. WellowsGloberto2o 2722: 30C. 30c. 
Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top...... oC. 30¢. 

RUTABAGAS. 

American Yellow Purple Top ..... 35¢. 30c. 
Skirving’s Yellow Purple Top.... 35c. 30¢c. 
Large White Purple Top.............. Soc. 30c. 


We will sell 10 pound lots at 20 pound prices. 


MISCELLANEOUS ROOTS. 


EXPRESS OR FREIGHT CHARGES ALWAYS TO BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER. 


ASP 


Vy 


RAGUS ROOTS. 
‘ay 


CONOVERS COLOSSAL—Two year old Roots, per 100, 
$1.00; per 1000, $.00; one year old Roots per 100, 75c.; 
per 1000, 6.00. 

PALMETTO—Two year old Roots per 100, $1.00; per 
1000,3.00. One year old Roots, per 100, 75c. ;per 1000, 6.00. 

BARR’S MAMMOTH—Strong one year old Roots, per 100, 
%Se.; per 1000, $6.00. 

COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—Strong one year old 
Roots, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, 8.00. 5 

Of the last two sorts we cannot furnish any two year 
old Roots. 

Express Charges always to be paid by the purchaser. If 
by mail, add atthe rate of $1.00 per hundred for two year 
-old Roots, or 50 cents for one year old Roots to prepay 
postage. 

Directions for Planting.—Beds are usually formed by 
setting plants one or two years old, which can be procured 
ofus. The beds should be prepared by deep plowing or 
-spading, and thorougkly enriching the ground with stable 
manure or other fertilizers. If the subsoil isnot naturally 
loose and friable, it shouid be made so by thoroughly stir- 
ring With a subsoil plow or the spade. Make rows five 
feet apart and six inches deep and set the plants in the 
bottom of the rows two anda half feet apart. Cover the 
roots about three inches deep. After the plants are well 
started, give frequent and thorough cultivation and draw a 
little earth into the furrows at each hoeing until they are 
filled. Early the next spring spade in a heavy dressing of 
manure, and one quart of salt to each square rod and cul- 
tivate well until the plants begin to die down. The next 
season the bed may be cut over two or three times, but if 


this is done all the short shoots, no matter how small, 
should be cut, and after the final cutting give a good dress- 
ing of manure, ashes and salt. The next season, and ever 
after that, the bed should give a full crop and be annually 
dressed with manure, ashes and salt, after the last cutting, 
and well, butnot deeply, cultivated until the plants occupy 
the whole space. In the autumn, as soon as the tops are 
ripe and yellow, they should be cut and burned. A bed 
20 x 60 feet, requiring 80 to 100 plants, should give an 
abundant supply for an ordinary family. 


ARTICHOKE ROOTS. 


Grown exclusively forits tubers, which somewhat re- 
semble potatoes, and are cultivated in a similar manner, 
only that the rows should be at least four feet apart when 
grown in strong soils. It is enormously productive, pro- 
ducing over 600 bushels per acre. It is used mostly in 
feeding sheep and hogs. Hight to ten bushels are planted 
to the acre. 

Per peck, 50c.; bushel (50 lbs.) $1.50. 


RHUBARB ROOTS. 


Rhubarb Roots may be planted earlyin Spring or Fall, 
setting the roots three feet apart eaeh way. It requires 
but little labor; once planted it will remain in bearing 
condition for three or four years, only requiring a top 
dressing of manure dug in Spring or Fall. Choice selected 
Plants, with three to four eyes, per dozen, $1.50. 


HORSE RADISH SETS. 


The best Horse Radish is produced from small pieces of 
root; these are to be set small end down, so that the top 
will be two inches below the surface. The soil should be 
very rich and well cultivated. 

STRONG ROOTS—Price per dozen, 20c.; per 100, $1.00; 
per 1000, 7.00. If wanted to be sent by mail, add at the 
rate of 30 cents per 100 to prepay postage. 


PEANUTS. 


Peanuts yield largely and are apayingcrop. Planted in 
April, they ripen in August, and planted as late as July 
first, they will mature full crops before frost. 

RED or WHITE—Per pound, 15c. ; 10 pounds. $1.25. 

If by mail add 10 cents per pound to prepay postage. 


54 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, 


Mo. 


GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 


Terms: Cash with Order. 


Two-Bushel Bags, Fifteen Cents Extra Each, 


4a With our improved machinery we are enabicd to clean all Grass and Clover Seed thoroughly, and 
can supply on orders any grade desired. 


Prices of Grass and Clover Seed given below are subject to fluctuation of the market, but purchasers may depend 
on having them at the price ruling from store the day of shipment, and of the best quality, and that we will always send as 
much seed as the money received will pay for. Express or Freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser, but i? 
wanted to be sent by mail add at the rate of 10cts. per pound to prepay postage. If this is omitted the quantity will be re- 


duced. We will sell 10 pounds at the 20 ib. price; 


CLOVER SEEDS. 


Alfalfa, Lucerne or Chilian Clover (Medicago 
j Sativa). 


Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.00; 100 pounds, 9.00. 

A yaluable forage plant, particularly adapted for the 
Southern States. It lasts from eight to ten years, as the 
roots penetrate from ten to fifteen feetin the ground: but 
it requires a deep soil, well cultivated and richly manured. 
The sun must have free access to Alfalfa, and the ground 
must be rolling to enable the water to pass off readily, for 
wet underground is fatal to the plant. Alfalfa claims to 
bear the palm as a forage plant, coming earliest in spring 
and remaining latest in fall. Sow in spring or fall twenty 
to twenty-five pounds to the acre. 


Alsike or Swedish Clover (Trifolium Hybridum), 
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.00; 100 pounds, 13.00, 


A native of Sweden, perfectly hardy, and stands drought 
well; large return in hay, is excellent for soiling, and for 
bees is unsurpassed. Sow in spring or fall, about eight to 
ten pounds per acre. 


Bohkara Clover, White (Melilotus Albus Altissimus). 
Per pound, 25c.; 20 pounds, $4.00; 100 pounds, 18.90. 


This is atall, shrubby-like plant, growing to the height 
of four to six feet, with numerous small white flowers of 
greatfragrance. Hightto ten pounds should be sown per 
acre in the spring. The seed we offer is hulled, extra 
clean seed. 


Crimson or Scarlet Clover (Trifolium Incarnatum). 
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $1.50; 100 pounds, 5.00. 


Crimson Clover, or, more commonly called Scarlet, 
Italian or German Clover, is now cultivated very exten- 
sively for pasturing, hay as a fertilizer, and for seed. Itis 
an annual, makes a growth from twenty to thirty inches 
high, has abright crimson blossom from 114 to 3 inches long, 
and when in full bloom with its luxuriant growth of green 
foliage and its crimsom bloom, is a thing of beauty. It is 
avery rank grower, some stools containing as many as 120 
to 140 blossoms from one seed. Ten to fifteen pounds are 
necessary toseed an acre properly, and after sowing the 
seed it should always be covered by harrowing with a 
light harrow. Itcan be sown from June to October, the 
earlier the more pasture it will make. It will grow and 
make a heavy crop of hay or seed on land so poor that the 
common Clover would not make a stand, and if cut when 
in full bloom will make the most nutritious hay known, or 
if turned under will prove a most productive phosphate, 
increasing largely any crop thatfollows. New seed ready 
middle of July. Price upon application. 

Espersette or Sanfoin (Hedysarum Onocbrichis). 
Per pound, 15e.; 20 pounds, $2.40; 100 pounds, 10.00. 

This is especially adapted to dry soils, sands, gravels 
and barren regions, where rainfall is scarce and irrigation 
not easily obtainable. To produce a good stand, forty to 
fifty pounds should be sown to the acre. 

Honey or Bee Clover (Melilotus Coruleus). 
Per pound, 35c,; 20 pounds, $600; 100 ponnds, 28.90. 

Asthe name indicates, this Clover is very valuable to 
bee-keepers. It will take eight to ten pounds to sow an 
acre. 


30 pounds at the 100 lb. rate. 


Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense). 

Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.00; 100 pounds, 9.00. 

This invaluable plant succeeds on any soil of moderate 
fertility if sufficiently dry. May be sown in autumn or 
winter in the South, or in this latitude upon the snow, im- 
mediately previous to its disapearance, by which the seed 
is distributed with regularity and carried down into the 
crevices of the soil. From eight to ten pounds of good 
seed is required for an acre. 


White Dutch Clover (T. Repens). 

Per pound, 35c.; 20 pounds, $5.50; 100 pounds, 22.090. 

An excellent Clover for pasture, forming in conjunction 
with the Kentucky Blue Grass, the finest and most nu- 
tritious food for sheep and cows. Its flowers are also a 
favorite resort for the honey bee. It succeeds on all rich 
clayey lands, if not too wet. It takes six to eight pounds 
for an acre. 


Yellow Trefoil Clover (Medicago Lupulinus). 
Per pound, 25c.; 20 pounds, $4.40: 100 pounds, 20.00. 
A variety with yellow flowers, of spontaneous growth. 
Sow in March or April, about eight to ten pounds per acre. 


GRASS SEEDS. 


Bermuda Grass (Cynodon Dactylon). 
Per pound, $1.25; 20 pounds, 24.00. 

Only suitable for the South, where the winters are not 
below freezing point. Itis very valuuble for its dronth- 
resisting properties, and as a summer pasture it should be 
planted everywhere in the South. February, March and 
April,i. e.,in spring, according to latitude, are the best 
months to sow—eight to ten pounds of seed to the acre. 
It is slow to germinate, requiring at least thirty days un- 
der the most favorable circumstances. 

Brome Grass, Hungarian Brome (Bromus Inermis). 
Per pound, 25c.; 20 pounds, $4.00; 100 pounds, 19.09. 
Has long been cultivated in the dry plains of Southern 

Europe, and has proved best adapted to the subarid 

regions of our Western States. Will stand long droughts 

and produce heavy crops in dry sections where other 
grasses would perish. Sow about thirty pounds to the 
acre. 


Crested Dogstail Grass (Cynosurus Cristatus). 
Per pound, 40c.; 20 pounds, $7.00; 100 pounds, 32,00, 
This Grass may be advantageously sown on lawns and 
other places to be kept under by the scythe. The roots 
penetrate deeply, from which circumstance it remains 
longer green than any other variety. Sow twenty to 
twenty-five pounds to the acre. 
Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolinifera). 
Per pound, 25c.; 20 pounds, $4.00; 100 pounds, 18,00. 
Very valuable for lawns, also well adapted for perma- 
nent pastures, especially in moist situations. Sow twenty 
to twenty-five pounds per acre. 
English Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium Perenne 
Tenue). 
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.00; 100 pounds, $8.00. 
A highly esteemed grass in Europe, either for lawns or 
pasture. For pasture sow about forty to fifty pounds to 
the acre, and for lawns about sixty to seventy pounds. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Lours, Mo. D5 


Hard or Evergreen Fescue (Festuca Duruiscula). 
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.00; 100 pounds, 14.00. 


Well adapted for sheep pasture. Sow from twenty-five 
to thirty pounds to the acre. 


Hungarian Grass (Panicum Germanicum). 
Per pound, 10c.; 20 pounds, 50c.; 100 pounds, $1.50. 


A yaluable forage plant. Sow broadcast at the rate of 
twenty to thirty pounds to the acre, and cultivate the same 
as Millet. 

Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). 
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.40; 100 pounds, 11.00. 


This variety is similar to the English Rye Grass. It is 
yery nutritious and valuable for pastures, especially for 
early sheep feeding; also excellent for lawns. Sow fifty 
to sixty pounds to the acre. 


Johnson Grass (Sorghum Halapense). 
Extra Clean Seed. 
Per pound, 10c.; 20 pounds, $1.50; 100 pounds, 5.00. 
A perennial, a rapid grower, long cane: like roots, the 
leaf. stalk and panicle of this grass resembles those of 
other Sorghums. Twenty-five to thirty pounds will sow 
one acre. 


Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis). 
Fancy Extra Clean Seed, best quality. 
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.00; 100 pounds, 9.00. 
This is the best pasturage, succeeding finely on hill 
land and producing the most nourishing food for cattle. 
In combination with White Clover it forms the finest and 
closestlawns; for this purpose an extra quantity of seed 
should be used—say fifty to sixty pounds of Blue Grass 
and two pounds of White Clover per acre. If sown by 
itself for pasture, twenty pounds may be suflicient. Sow 
early in the spring or during the month of October. 
Meadow Fescue—True English Bluegrass (Festuca 
Pratensis). 
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, 82.00; 100 pounds, 9.00. 
One of the most valuable pasture grasses; its long and 
tender leaves are much relished by stock of all kinds. In 
some Southern States it is called Randall Grass, some- 
times Evergreen Grass. Sow in spring or fall, at the 
rate of thirty to forty pounds per acre. 


Meadow Foxtail Grass (Alopecurus Pratensris), 
Per pound, 35c.; 20 pounds, $6.00; 100 pounds, 28.00. 

A most yaluable pasture Grass, on account of its early 
and rapid growth and its being greatly relished by stock of 
all kinds. Sowsixteen to twenty pounds to the acre. 

Meadow or Wooly Soft Grass (Holcus Lanatus). 
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $2.60; 100 pounds, 12.00. 

Has the merit of easy culture, and accommodates itself 
to all descriptions of soil, from the richest to the poorest. 
Sow thirty-five to forty pounds to the acre. 


Millet—Common (Panicum Milliaceum), 
Per pound, 10c.; 20 pounds, 50c.; 100 pounds, $1.50. 
Sow in drills or broadcast from May to last of July, 
twenty-five to thirty-five pounds to the acre. 
Millet—German or Golden, 
Per pound, 10c.; 20 pounds. 50c.; 100 pounds, $1.50. 
Not so early as the Common Millet, but yields a larger 
crop. Sow twenty-five to thirty pounds per acre. 
Orchard Grass or Rough Cocksfoot (Dactylis 
Glomerata). 
Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.60;100 pounds, 12.00. 
Well adapted for sowing under trees and orchards, and 
very valuable either for grazing or for hay. Sow twenty 
to twenty-five pounds to the acre. 
Red Fescue (Festuca Rubra). 
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.40; 100 pounds, 15.00. 
Well adapted for gravelly banks and dry slopes. Sow 
twenty to thirty pounds to the acre. 


Red Top (Agrostis Vulgaris), 

Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $1.40; 100 pounds, 6.00, 

A valuable Grass. If sown on moist, rich soil, it will 
grow two feet, and on poor, gravelly soil, about half that 
height. Sow ilfteen to twenty pounds per acre. 

Rescue Grass (Bromus Schraderii). 

Per pound, 25c.; 20 pouuds, $4.80; 100 pounds, 22.00. 

A native of Australia; particularly recommended for re- 
sisting the drought better than any other variety, and will 
thrive on any soil, except where there is a superabund- 
ance of moisture. Sow thirty to forty pounds to the acre. 

Sheep Fescue Grass (Festuca Ovina.) 

Per pound, 15c.; 20 pounds, $2.60; 100 pounds, 12.00, 

This variety grows naturally on light, dry and sandy 
soil, and on elevated mountain pastures. Sow twenty-five 
to thirty pounds to the acre. 

Sweet Vernal Grass (Antoxanthum Odoratum). 
Per pound, 20c.; 20 pounds, $3.00; 100 pounds, 12.00. 

Is remarkable for giving out a pleasant, sweet smell! 
during the process of drying. Sow twenty-five to thirty 
pounds tothe acre. 

Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena Elatior),. 

Per pound, 25c.; 20 pounds, $4.40; 100 pounds, 19.00. 

This produces an abundant supply of foliage, and is 
valuable for pasturage on account of its early and luxuri- 
ant growth. Valuable asa soiling crop. Sow from thirty 
to forty pounds to the acre. ; 

Timothy (Phieum Pratense), 

Per pound, 10c.; 20 pounds, $1.00; 100 pounds, 4.50. 

This is decidedly the best Grass for hay, making a large 
return on strong, rich clay of mcdium state of moisture. 
Sow twelve to fifteen pounds per acre. 


P. S. Co.’s Grass Seed Mixtures 
for Pastures, etc. 


P. S. Co.’s Grass Seed Mixtures for Permanent 
Pastures consists of the following varieties: Creeping 
Bent, Red Top, Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, 
Sheep’s Fescue, Hard Fescue, Meadow Fescue, 
Meadow Foxtail, English Perennial Rye Grass, Ital- 
ian Rye Grass, Sweet Vernal, Tall Meadow Oat 
Grass and some suitable Clover Seeds, etec., mixed in 
proper proportions. 

These mixtures are particularly recommended to every 
farmer receiying this catalogue who desires to lay any 
portion of hisfarm to permanent pasture. We have pre- 
pared these mixtures of grasses for this purpose, which 
we consider unequaled. They contain nothing but the 
most desirable varieties, such as willinsure a heavy stand 
for anumber ofyears. When you order, write either you 
want to sow on light, medium or heavy soil. On ordinary 
fertile soil forty pounds of our mixture is sufficient to seed 
one acre, but where the land is poor, a larger quantity will 
be necessary. 

P. S. Co.’s Grass Seed Mixtures, for Pastures. 
Per 20 pounds, $3 00; 100 pounds, 14.00. 

We sell 10 Ibs. at 20 Ib. price; 30 lbs. at 100 Ib. 
rate. Express or Freight charges to be paid by the 
purchaser. 


SPECIAL NOTICE. 


We are in the market at all times for CLOVER, 
TIMOTHY, MILLET, HUNGARIAN and other 
GRASS and FIELD SEEDS, also POP CORN, 
RYE, ETC. 

In offering to us any of the above Seeds, mail large 
samples of what you have to offer, with your address 
plainly written on each sample, and state quantity you 
can furnish, and on receipt of samples, and if in need 
of what you offer, we will name price. 

TO EE ES EEE BS ES SE eee 


P. 8S. CO.””“S SELECTED GRASS SEEDS FOR LAWNS. SEE PAGE 58. 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


FARM AND FIELD SEEDS, ETC. 


Terms: Cash with Order. 


Freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser. 


DWARF FIELD BEANS. 


It takes one and one-half to two bushels to plant an 
acre. If by mail add 15 cents per quart for postage. 

DWARF WHITE NAVY, CHOICE—A standard sort for 
field culture. Seed white, nearly round. Very productive. 

Quart, 15c.; peck, 75c.; bushel, $2.50. 

BOSTON SMALL PEA SOUP BEAN—Very early, hardy 
and prolific, The ripened seed is white, small, round and 
handsome. The vine is arank grower, with profuse foli- 
age, and the pods grow mainly in clusters of four. 

Quart, 15c.; peck, 90c.; bushel, $3.00. 

PROLIFIC TREE BEANS—Growing about twenty inches 
fn height, branching out in all directions, bearing its pods 
so high that they do not touch the ground. They resemble 
the common Navy Beans, more rounded at the ends and 
very white, cooking in less time. 

Quart, 15c.; peck, 90c.; bushel, %3.00. 


BROOrI CORN. 


Requires similar soiland culture as corn, but should be 
planted later. It is frequently planted in drills three and 
a half feet apart, leaving the plants six inches apart. Six 
pounds is sufficient to plant one acre. 

IMPROVED EVERGREEN BROOM CORN—Grows about 
eight to ten feet high, stands up well, and is entirely free 
from crooked brush. The fibre is long and fine. Its great- 
est value to growers is in the fact that it will not get red 
in the field before it is cut, but is strictly a green variety of 
brush, and will always command the highest priee. 

Per peck, 50c.; bushel (48 pounds), $1.25. 


BUCKWHEAT. 


Should be sown at the rate of from two to three pecks 
peracre. The average yield is about thirty bushels per 
acre. Should be threshed as soon as dry,on the ground 
or barn floor. If allowed to stand in mass it quickly 
gathers moisture. 

COMMON—The old well-known sort. Marketprice. 

SILVER HULLED—Is longer in bloom than the ordinary 
sort. The husk is very thin, grain is rounder, of a beauti- 
ful light gray color. 

Per peck, 40c.; bushel (52 pounds), $1.25. 

EARLY JAPANESE—Sown at the same time with Silver 
Hull, it proved one week earlier and yielded twice as 
much. The kernels are twice the sizeof any other buck- 
wheat, of a rich, dark brown color, and manufacture a 
superior flour. Owing to its branching character, only 
one-half as much seed is required per acre, while the 
straw is much stiffer and stands up better. 

Per peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25. 


CANE OR SORGHUM. 


Well-known everywhere. Plant in warm, corn soil, 
rather poor than rich, or at least manure with mineral 
fertilizers, as ashes, bone meal, potassic manures, etc., in 
drills 344 feet apart, to let the sunlight reach the stalks 
and lower leaves to perfect the development of Sugar. 


CANE SEED FOR SYRUPS. 


Sow five or six pounds to the acre to grow for syrups. 
Seed offered below is pure and true to name. 

EARLY AMBER CANE—This popular and well-known 
variety is the earliest and makes the finest quality of 
amber syrup and good sugar. Succeeds well from Texas 
to Minnesota. 
Per pound, 10c.; 


; peck, 60c.; bushel (50 pounds), $2.00- 


Prices subject to fluctuation. Two Bushel Bags, 15 cents extra each. 
If by mail 10c. per pound must be added for postage. 


EARLY ORANGE CANE—A well-known variety, well 
adapted for the South; it is from eight to ten days later 
produces a syrup of excellent 


than the Early Amber; 
quality. 


Per pound, 10c.; peck, 60c.; bushei (50 pounds), $2.00. 


CANE SEED FOR FODDER. 


For Fodder sow about forty to fifty pounds broadcast to 


the acre. 
EARLY AMBER— 
Per peck, 30c.; bushel (50 pounds), $1.00. 
EARLY ORANGE— 
Per peck, 30c.; bushel (50 pounds), $1.00. 
MIXED CANE— 
Per peck, 30c.; bushel (50 pounds), $1.00, 


Non=Saccharine Sorghums. 


These varieties bear dry weather well. 


than the cost of gathering alone of corn fodder. 
cultivation is as simple as that of corn. 


KAFFIR CORN— 


Per pound, 10c.; 10 pounds, 75e. 


WHITE BRANCHING DHOURA— (White Millo Maize)— 


Per pound, 10c.; 10 pounds, 75e. 


YELLOW BRANCHING DHOURA— (Yellow Millo Maize) 


Per pound, 10c.; 
JERUSALEM CORN— 

Per pound, 10c.; 10 pounds, 75e, 
#£@-Special prices for large Toe. 


; 10 pounds, 75e. 


COW OR SOUTHERN PEAS. 


This is not exactly a Pea, but more properly belongs to 
the Bean family. Itis becoming known to the North also, 
as a highly valuable fodder and fertilizing crop. It re- 
quires a full season to mature in, and can probably be 
grown as asecond crop after wheat in the North. If de- 
sired the pods may be harvested for the grain, and the 
The seed or 
grain is ground and used for cattle fodder; the stalk and 
Poor, 
sandy land may be greatly improved by plowing under a 
crop of Cow Peas, and thus made into a fertile loam. 
If wanted to plow 
under for manure, sow with a grain drill, in drills a foot 
apart. If grown for fodder or the seed, plant three and a 
half feet apart and cultivate thoroughly. The seed must 
not be sown until the soil has become thoroughly warm. 
It takes from one and a half to two bushels to sow one acre. 


plants plowed under to fertilize the soil. 


leaves also make excellent fodder, fed green. 


Plant in a thoroughly pulverized soil. 


Weight per bushel, 60 pounds. 


BLACK EYE—Seed large, round oblong; creamy white 


with a large black eye. 
Peck, 50c.; bushel, $1.50. 


BLACK—Seed all black; called also ‘‘The Poor Man’s 


Pea,” on account of its wonderful prolificacy. 
Peck, 50c. ; bushel, $1.50. 
CLAY COLORED—Large seed, of a blue clay color. 
Peck, 50c.; bushel, $1.50. 


WHIP-POOR-WILL — The seeds are large, speckled 


brown in color. ) 
Peck, 50c.; bushel, $1.50. 


Where corn will 
wholly fail for want of rain at a certain stage, these plants 
simply stop and wait for rain, and then go on and make 
their fullyield. In weight of grain they will make more 
per acre as the same land will make of corn. In the way 
of dry forage, they make enormous returns, at a cost less 
Their 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louris, Mo. ot 


FIELD PEAS. 


WHITE CANADA FIELD— 
~ Peck, 50c.; bushel (60 pounds), $1.50. 

These are sown for marketing dry, for split peas or for 
fodder for stock. For these purposes they are sown on 
land in fair tilth and in good heart, plowed in the autumn 
orearly as possible in the spring, at the rate of two anda 
half bushels to the acre, either broadcast or in drills- 


Lathyrus Sylvestris or Flat Pea. 


Ounce, 25c.; 4% pound, 75c:; pound, $2.50. 

This species of Vetch we believe to be one of the most 
yaluable additions to the fodder plants introduced in 
recent years, which will grow and thrive in poor sandy 
soils and drought-stricken districts which but a few 
years ago were considered barren wastes. Analyses, of 
which a number have been made, show the hay to be ex- 
ceedingly nutritious, containing nearly double the fiesh- 
forming ingredients in clover hay, richer than the bal- 
anced rations generally used for fattening cattle and 
rich enongh to fatten either hogs or sheep without the 
addition of grain. Its growth is slow the first two years. 
The plants grow very little above ground the first year, but 
the roots make rapid growth. The second year the top 
thickens up, and the third year the plantis matured. The 
seed requires several weeks to germinate. Being thor- 
oughly permanent, when once established it will last in- 
definitely and yield enormous crops of hay annnally. 


DWARF ESSEX RAPE. 


Per pound, 15c.; 10 pounds, $1.00; 100 pounds, 9.00, 

This rape may be sown broadcast at the rate of 6 pounds 
per acre, and harrowedin. Under favorable conditions it 
is ready for pasturing sheep or cattle within six weeks 
from time of sowing, and on an average one acre will 
carry twelve to fifteen sheep six weeks to two months. 
In the Norihern States it should be sowu from May to Sep- 
tember for fall pasturing, but as it thrives best in cogl 
weather, it should not be sown in the Southern States 
until September or October for winter pasture. Its fat- 
tening properties are probably twice as good as those of 
clover. 


FIELD LUPINS. 


The Lupin is one of the best plants known for soiling, 
It may be sown from April to July, and succeeds well in 
the poorest soil; and many lands formerly poor, have had 
their value greatly enhanced by plowing in the Lupin asa 


manure. Weight per bushel, 60 pounds. 

White... per pound, 10c.; peck, $1.20; bushel, $4.20 

Welawe | ee say TO ess ee 1.20; “s 4,20 

Yellow......... Ee AD, 50%" 1.20; 72 4.20 
SUNFLOWER. 

Large Russian...........per pound, 10c.; 10 pounds, 75c, 


The Sunflower is rapidly acquiring a reputation asa 
valuable farm crop, Its seeds are superior food for 
poultry (said to improve the meat), and it has yielded forty 
bushels per acre. The leaves are claimed to make excel- 
lent cattle fodder. The plant affords efficient protection 
from malaria, and should be liberally planted in hedges 
about the house in all districts where that insidious disease 
prevails. 


SPRING VETCHES OR TARES. 
Per pound, 10c.; peck, $1.20; bushel (60 pounds), 4.20. 


Vetches are grown for a forage crop. They can be 
cheaply raised, fed green, cured orensilaged. In Scotland 
and England they are grown largely for this purpose, and 
where land is not adapted to hay, or is expensive, or pas- 
turage is poor or costly, it will pay to grow Vetches as a 
forage crop. The seed, specially imperted by us, are 
larger than the common vetch,and will produce half as 
much again onthe same ground, are much more hardy 
than the common kind, and stand up better on the ground, 
having a very strong haulm. Sow two to three bushels 


per acre. 
WILD RICE. 


Per pound, 20c.; 10 pounds, $1.50. 


Zizania Aquatica—An Annual, which sows itself in the 
fall, about middle of September, lies dormant all winter; 
in spring commences to sprout as soon as the water gets 
warm, reaching the surface during the first half of June, 
It grows very rapidly, in one to eight feet of water. 


TREE, FRUIT AND HEDGE SEEDS. 


Prices of Tree and Fruit Seeds given here, except when quoted by the bushel,include Postage or Free Delivery 
We have no other Tree Seeds than those named below. 


Apple Seed—Per *% lb., 15c.; 
bushel (40 lbs.), $5.00. 

Pear Seed—Per 0z., 15c.; 14 1b., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 

Quince Seed—Per 02z.,15c., 34 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 

Peach Pits—Per bushel (50 lbs.), $1.50. 

Currant Seed—Large varieties, mixed ....... per ,oz., $0.50 

Gooseberry Seed—Large English, mixed... ES 75 


lb., 40c.; peck, $1.50; 


Raspberry Seed—Finest sorts, mixed........ per oz., $0.50 
Strawberry Seed—Large varieties, mixed. cs .5o 
Black Locust—Per oz.., 10c.; 34 pound, 15c.; lb., 40c. 
Honey Locust—Per 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 15¢.; 1b., 40c. 
Osage Orange—Per 4 1b., 15c.; 1b., 40c. 


Price per bushel on application. 


_ BIRD SEED. 


Our Bird Seeds are always recleaned, fresh and sweet. 


Mixed trad Seed. =... _......-2...--. per lb., 10c.; 3 lbs. for 25c. 
Mixed Canary and Rape Seed..... — 10c.; 3 Ibs. for 25c. 


Clear Canary Seed ...................... sig 10c.; 3 lbs. for 25c. 
Hemp Seed: ..°-.--.2: <8 ea  - 10.5 Sibs. for 25c. 
ESI n Lie i a eS 10c. ; 3 lbs. for 25c. 

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Lettuce Seeds Tor Birds 2.2. ..2. 2... per oz., 10c. 
Sunflower Seed for Parrots............--......-.22222..... per Ib., 10c. 
CCGA iS His ONE oe eer oe ee ee per lb., 50e, 
Canary Bird Treat.-....-....-.- a Se seo 10c. each, 3 for 25c. 
Peters’ Mocking Bird Food..................---...... per bottle, 40c. 
Peters Sone Hestorer. 225 2 a eee per botile, 30c. 


If by mail, 10 cents per pound, and 30 cents per bottle Mocking Bird Food, must be added to prepay postage. 


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P. S. CO”S SELECTED GRASS SEEDS. 


Suitable for Lawns, Tennis Grounds, Parks, Yards, Etc. 


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The essentials for a fine Jawn are proper drainage, a 
careful preparation of the soil, thorough rolling and a se- 
lection of the seeds of such grasses as will present a luxuri- 


itis within the reach of everyone, by sowing P. S. Co.’s 
Lawn Gyass, to have as fine a lawn as one desires. Old 
lawns are greatly benefitted if given a thorough raking as 


Rae ee early SPrne ws Jane rn ub! ee BE early in the spring as the weather will permit, and then 
i ¥ Rien PENS eae Seed ea COTTE OUT oF LURE some fresh seed sprinkled on, which will renew the thin 
which ripen successively, thereby always presenting a places and spots that have been killed out by weeds or 


green, velvety and cheerful appearance. The mixture 
we offer has stood the test of years, and our rapidly in- 


other causes. 


creasing sales prove conclusively that its merits are be- The quantity required for making new lawns is about 70 
coming widely known. The temptation is strong to include pounds per acre, or for renovating old lawns 30 to 35 
in mixtures the ‘‘cheap and impure,’’ but in P. S. Co.’s pounds. Fora space 15 x 20, or 300 square feet, one pound 
Evergreen Lawn Mixture, one grade—and that the highest is required for new, or one-half pound for renovation. In 
—is rigidly adhered to. With the ground carefully pre- order to produce the best results, grass seeds for lawns 
pared, graded and rolled, seed sown at the rate of 70 Ibs. should be sown at least twice as thickly as if sown for hay. 
per acre, and the lawn then frequently mown and rolled, Sow in February to May, or in October. : 

P. S. Co.’s Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed......_.....0.0....2.2.2 222.22 Per lb., 25c.; per 20 Ibs., $4.00; per 100 ibs., $13.00 
P. S. Co.’s Selected Kentucky Blue Grass Seed........................ ss TUS yee 00 © 211) UC 2.00; * 100 <«6 9,00 
Best English Perennial Rye Grass Seed. ___...... 0.0. ..2.2.2cete seen 5G Wen SS ZO ace 2.00; ** 100 <6 8.00 
White Dutch Clover Seed, Extra Choice ___........0...0..0...0..0.2...... sc 3DC.3) 8S eO 5.50; °* 100 <5 22.00 


Will sell 10 Ibs. at 20 Ib. price; 30 Ibs. at 100 Ib. rate. 
Express or Freight charges to be paid by the purchaser. If by mail add 10c. per pound to prepay postage. 


Lawn Fertilizer or Lawn Enricher.- 


This is a clean, portable, well prepared commercial the acre. Stable manure for lawns is objectionable in ap- 
fertilizer; a convenient lawn dressing for new and old pearance, odor, weed seed and cost. Our Lawn Fertil- 
lawns, etc. It can be applied either in the spring, summer izer overcomes all these, and supplies the soil with requis- 
or fallas a top dressing at the rate of ten pounds for a ite food for a luxuriant growth of grass. We also recom- 
space of 15 x 20, or 300 square feet, or 500 to 600 pounds to mend Pure Bone Meal, to be used in same proportion. 
Lawn Fertilizer or Lawn Dressing...........00..... 2.022.222 2ee2eeeeeee ee ae np per 100 pounds, $2.00; per ton (2000 pounds), $36.00 

as ae ‘¢ CAS Pest tao Piet ae Meese le, per 10 pounds, 40c,; per 25 pounds, 75c.; per 60 pounds, 1.25 
Purcpb one pMbeale oi ge lt eee ale ho Ea de Bie SO Ce per 16) pounds, #1.75; per ton (2000 pounds), 32.00 
““ “ Le RR TEE Ce ae Panel DEV Nite eA per 10 pounds, 30c.; per 25 pounds, 65c.; per 50 pounds, 1,00 


Will sell 500 pounds at ton rates, Freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser, 


Plant Secd Company, S812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 59 


FLOWERJs SEEDS...... 


P. S. CO.’S FLOWER SEEDS 
ARE FRESH AND OF THE BEST 


~-““ POSSIBLE QUALITY. 


Flower Seeds are [Mailed, Postage Paid, on Receipt of Price. 


For the convenience of our customers and facilitating the filling of orders, we Use a system of ees 
ing. In ordering Flowe Seeds, put down the Numbers ; it will Save you and us both time and writin 
NOTICE.—We oe made the selections of ener Flower Seeds a specialty for years, and all ne Flower 
eeds we Offer are imported by us direct from the best and most careful Florists and ar wer Seed Growers in 
urope; the quality is the best that can be had and we have mdde prices very lo If you wish a nice 
lower Garden, plant P. S. Co.'s a \oice Flower Seeds. Full directions of cultivation = printed on edch paper. 
y= We put up our Flower Seeds in papers in advance, and we do not sell half papers. 


Splendid Collections of Choice Flower Seeds. 


In making up the following Choice Collections (all our own selections) we discounted liberally from Retail List prices, 
and therefore it will be understood that the prices of the collections are net: 


A COLLECTION OF ANNUALS, containing I2 different varieties (our selection). One packet each... 8. $0.40 
cc ee = ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS, containing 25 different varieties. One packet each... 15 
aS as “s CLIMBING PLANTS, containing 8 different varieties (our selection). One packet each........... 30 
2 “ x EVERLASTING FLOWERS, containing 6 different varieties. One packet each... 25 
2 Se x ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, containing 6 different varieties (our selection). One packeteach, .25 
<x as Ke PERENNIALS, containing 8 different varieties (our selection). One packet each...-................. 00 
< 3 2 SEEDS FOR GREENHOUSE PLANTS, containing $ varieties. One packet each............. 1.25 

AN ASSORTMENT OF ASTERS—Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered, in 8 distinct colors. One packet each __...... .o0 
“s 2 es ASTERS—Truffaut’s Pzeony-flowered, in 8 distinct colors. One packet each ............___.... 00 
‘s = Es ASTERS—Containing 8 classes, each class the different colors mixed. One packet each........ -60 
os a “ BALSAMS—Double French Rose-flowered, in 8 distinct colors. One packet each.............. .50 
< es se DWARF NASTURTIUM—In 8 different colors. One packet each ...-...........2..22...2-..22222222------ 30 
= oe <= PANSIES—Heartsease; German Extra, in 8 yarieties and colors. One packet each....____.. 200 
= a cK PHLOX DRUMMONDII—Large-fiowering, in 8 distinct colors. One packet each..._...__..... 00 
<¢ “s = GERMAN TEN WEEK STOCKS—Double Large-flowering, in 8 distinct colors. One 

PNG KE LL ee ee cee eho, Lav Nn Ree sts Os RE he Wane SP : 

= “3 2 SWEET PEAS—Containing 10 of the most beautiful varieties and colors. One packeteach, .35 
“<< ac “e ce ce ee 20 ee. ee ce ce té se ee sé iD 
« “ TALL NASTURTIUM—In 6 different colors. One packet each................--.220-::-------eeceeeeeeee 25 


Liberal Discounts on Flower Seeds in Packets. 


To induce our patrons to form Clubs to purchase SEEDS in quantity, we will offer the following 
LIBERAL DISCOUNTS on Flower Seeds in Packets: 
Purchaser remitting $1.00 may select Flower Seeds i in Papers amounting to $1.25 


2.00 2.50 
a cc 3.00 cé 6c a; 6c cK 3.75 
c< ce 4.00 ‘6 6 ce ans 6 5.00 
e¢ 6é 5.00 ce 66 6 Ce <6 6.25 


The discount allowed is for Flower Seeds in Packets only, and not for Collections of Flower Seeds 
or Flower Seeds by weight. 


60 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS. 


ANNUALS—Plants known as Annuals are raised from 
the seeds, perfect their flowers, mature their seed the 
same season, and then perish. They are divided as fol- 
lows: Hardy, half-hardy and tender. Hardy Annuals are 
such as will beara hard frost; half-hardy Annuals will 
bear but little; tender Annuals will not bear the frost 
at all. 

BIENNIALS—Are those plants that flower the second, 
and sometimes the third year from the time the seeds are 
sown, and then perish. 

A Collection of Annuals, in twelve different va- 
rieties (our own selection)............2..........2---2-------- 80.40 

A Collection of Annuals and Biennials, in 
twenty -five different varieties (ourownselection) .75 
; Price per Pkt. 


ABRONIA—A charming plant, with verbena-like 
heads, of sweetscented flowers; half-hardy annuals. 


101—Umbellata. Rosy Lilac.................-...--.. -.---------- 3 
ADONIS FLOWER (Herbstroeschen) Showy foliage. 
102—Autumnalis. Crimson flower ..........-.---.2-2-sseesse0s 5 


Ageratum No, 103. 


AGERATUM—Maudlin (Leberbalsam). 
nual; curious heads of flowers. 


. 104. 
Hardy an- 


103—Mexicanum. Blue and white mixed.................. 5 


ALYSSUM—Rock Madwort ( Steinkraut). Very pretty 
little plants for edging, also used for bouquets. 


104—Sweet. Flowers white and fragruat..............0000-- 5 


Per oz., 15c. 


Amaranthus No. 107. 


Snapdragon No. 110, 


AMARANTHUS—Amaranth (Fuchsschwans.) Or- 
namental foliage plants, of a striking effect. 


105—Caudatus—( Love Lies Bleeding) -............. -........ 5 
Per oz., 20c. 

106—Cruentus—(Princess Feather) ................2222------. 5 

107—Tricolor— (Joseph’s Coat).............2..2220220225 -2---- 5 


108—Choice Varieties. Fine mixed... 5 


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Price per Pkt 
ANAGALLIS—(Sauchkeil.) Ornamental for bedding; 
blooming all the season. 
109—Indica. me mixed eS eee 10 


ANTIRRHINUM—Snapdragon (Loewenmaul.) Very 
showy and well-known. Beautiful spikes of gay 
colored flowers produced the first summer until 
after frost, also flowering well the second season... 

110—Majus ( Tall Snapdragon). Fine mixed; 212 feet, 
Per oz., 35c. é 


on 


111—Tom Thumb (Dwarf Snapdragon.) Finest 
mixed: 1inches high 2)": .... eee 10: 


SUPERB DOUBLE BALSAMS. 


LADYSLIPPER—tThe well-known Balsams, or Lady’s 
Slippers, are one of the finest summer blooming 
annuals, free bloomers and highly colored. They 
have been So greatly improved that with proper 
treatment and good seed a single flower is the ex- 
ception now rather than the rule. Half hardy 
annual; one to two feet high. 

120—Double. 


Fine mixed E > 


most magnificent strain of perfectly Double Bal- 
sams everintroduced. The flowers are wonder- 
fully large size and perfect shape, of exquisite 
shades of pure white, white shaded with pale 
lemon, cream white, salmon, rose, rich crimson, 
deep pink, violet, bright purple, and a great va- 
riety of superbly mottled varieties........ panecndaeaeene . 1¢ 
Per 0z., 75c. 


122—Double Frerch Rose-flowered. A collection 
in eight distinct colors; one packet each......_______... 50" 
123—Double White Perfection. Flowers snow 
white, of immense size and solidity, thoroughly 
double; very much grownby florists. Very choice, 10 
Per oz., $1.00. 


BARTONIA~—(Bartonie). A beautiful hardy annual. 
124~Aurea. Goldenyellow=......-...-...-....-.-- eee 2 5 
BRACHYCOME—Swan River Daisy. (Kurzschopf). 
Fine for edging. 
125—Iberidifolia. Blue and white mixed -._.......... & 
BROWALLIA—Very handsome plants, covered with 
rich, beautiful flowers; half-hardy. 
12544—Hlata.. Mixed .: 2.22.20. ee 5 
CACALIA—Tassel Flower. (Pestwurz). Flowers in 
great profusion; exceedingly pretty. 
126—Sonchifolia, Scarlet and yellow, fine mixed... & 


CALANDRINA—Handsome, creeping plants; very 
suitable for baskets or rock work. 
127%—Speciosa. Mixed Colors 22.5 ee 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 61 


CHOICE GERMAN DOUBLE ASTERS. 


This splendid class of plants 
is not only one of the most 
popular, but also one of the 
most effective of our garden 
favorites, producing in pro- 
fusion fiowers, in which rich- 
ness and yariety of color are 
combined with the most per- 
fect andbeautifulform. For 
flower beds and mixed bor- 
ders it stands unrivaled. 


Price per Pkt. 
113—Aster, Globe-flower- 
ed. Flowers large, freely 
produced and of brilliant 
colors; height 18 inches. 
Double mixed, ali colors ... 5 
Per 0z.,35c. 


i114 — Dwarf, Pyramidal 
Bouquet. Dwarf, form- 
ing a complete pyramidal 
shaped bouquét, carrying 
from fiiteen to twenty 
flowers, and completely 
hiding the foliage; height 
one foot. Ali colors,mizxed 10 

115—Dwarf Chrysanthe- 
mum, flowered. Plants 
only 15 inches high, pro- 
ducing large, double fiow- 
ers resembling chrysan- 


themums, and profuse late flowering. All colors, mixed 10 


Per oz., $1.50. 


116%—Trufiaut’s Pzeony-flowered Double Perfec- 
tion, A collection in eight distinct colors; one packet 


117—Crown-fiowered or Cocardeau. 


The fowers 
have white centers, surrounded by scarlet, carmine, 
blue and many other colors. All colors mixed ......... ae AO 

118—Double Rose-flowered. A magnificent race of 
Asters. Flowers very large, quite double, beautifully 
refiexed; the plants bear twenty or more flowers, with 
the appearance of an elegant pyramid; 14% feet. All 


PUTS PRET he ce ele ee eat el es eres ee 10 


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119B—New Giant Comet. 


Price per Pkt. 


11515 — Dwarf Chrysan- 


themum - flowered. A 
collection in eight distinct 
colors ; one packet each.__.50 


116— Truffaut's Pzeony- 
fluwered Double Per- 
fectiou, This magnifi- 
cent race must be seenin 
order to get any adegnate 
idea of the possibilities in 
Aster culture. The plants 
form large,compactbush- 
es about two feet high, 
which, in the full flower- 
ing season, are literally 
covered with large, ex- 
tremely double, per- 
fectly shaped fiowers. 
While each class of As- 
ter has a beauty and indi- 
vyiduality of its own and 
itis better to sow seed of 
many of them, yet if we 
were confinedto a narrow 
range ef choice, and could 
sow of but one class, we 
would choose this one. 
finest misiure. =... 10 


Per oz., $1.50. 
As now developed, this 


Magnificent new tribe of Asters comes perfectly true 


in character; the plants, 12 to 15 inches high, form 
regular pyramids completely covered with superb, 
large, doubie fiowers, of an intensely artistic beauty, 
and with their artistically curved and twisted petals. 
resemble the finest Japanese chrysanthemums. Finest 
double ali colors, mixed 
119C—New Giant Comet, Snow White. A beautiful 
variety with long pure white-twisted petals; flowers 
very large and double; one of the finest.........-........--.... 10 
119D—New Giant Comet. 
novelty of this splendid class offered first time this 


“The Bride.’ Latest 


119A—Victoria. A magnificent strain. Flowers very season. “White changing to rose” is the nearest 


large and perfectly double, of globular shape and 
beautifully imbricated. Plants growin fine pyramidal 
form about eighteen inches high. All colors double 
TEREST es oP 2a eee en a 


Globe-fiowered Double, No. 113. 


aS er ee 10 ‘ beautiful. 
119E—Pure White Mignon—This 


new variety greatly resembles the 
Victoria Aster in growth and 
habit. Flowers are of purest 
white, globular and beautifully 
imbricated. This is undoubtedly 
one of the finest white Asters for 


GUbHOWEES = - =... }.2---2..2: eee SoS _..10 
119F—White Branching Aster. 


A new yariety, of American ori- 
gin. Of branching character, the 
magnificent large, double white 
flowers, quite 4 inches in diame- 
ter, are borne upon long stems, 
making them excellent for cut- 
ting. Thelong, broad petals are 
frequently twisted and curled in 
such a manner as to givethe blos- 
som the appearance of a large, 
graceful chrysanthemum. We 
cannot recommend this variety too 


highly jor cut jlowers__.._...-........... 5 


Two Papers, 25c. 


== 119—An Assortment of Asters 


containing eight different classes, 
each class the various colors; 


mixed. One packet each............ 6 


description that can be given of this very lovely coi- 
oring. The fiowers being iirst pure white, then chang- 
ing to rose and finally to a beautiful rose tint. Very 
Chat real) PACKEC ES oa eee eee 25 


Dwarf Chrysanthemum-fiowered, 
No. 115. 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louzs, Mo. 


Price per Pkt. 


CALENDULA—Cape Marygold. (Ringelblume). 
Showy, free flowering plant, very pretty. 


128—Ranunculoides fi. pl. Double mixed.............. 


CALLIOPSIS— Coreopsis. (Wanzenblume). Useful 
for beds, hardy annual. 
130—Choice Varieties. Fine mixed...............-.....--- 


CALLIRHOE—Nuttalia (Schoenquellbluue.) A free 
flowering annual of trailing habit. 
Color, velvet purple, white eye; 2 feet. 


132—Pedata. 


Campanula, No. 135. Candytuft, No. 137. 


CAMPANULA — (Glockenblume). Very valnable on 
BCeount of their fine habit and briliancy of their 
owers. 


131—Speculum, Venus’ Looking Glass. Mixed... 
135—Speculum, fi. pl. Double Venus’ Looking- 


Glasses blue sacs ee sos. alee eee 
CANDYTUFT—Iberis. (Schleifenblume.) Well-known. 
136—White Rocket. (Iberis amard).......---.-----.-0---- 

Per oz., 15c, 
137—Diiferent Colors. Fine mixed.......... Bea ratsenonee 


Per 0Z.; 1&c. 


Coxcomb, No, 141. 


Coxcomb, No. 139. 


CELOSIA—Coxcomb. (Hahnenkamm.) Highly orna- 
mental for decoration of the greenhouse and garden. 
138—CELOSIA — Christata Nana, Dwarf Cox- 
comb. Finest colors mixed; 1 foot.......... eae 
129—Coxcomb, Glasgow Prize, Tom Thumb. 
Very fine dwarf sort, with dark leaves and crim- 
son combs, distinct and constant..2..-2.-22-2 =. 
140—Japonica. (Japanese Coxcomb.) A branching 
variety ; branches are scarlet or crimson, and the 
combs are delicately cut, often inpyramidal masses 
141—Pyramidalis, Feathered; beautiful colors; 
fine tN ee orree biey saseeken: Cee Cot. ile eee 
CHEIRANTHUS—Virginia Stock (Meerlevkoye.) A 
pretty hardy annual; sweet scented; 6 inches high. 
144—Maritimus. Red and white, fine mixed........... 
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Goldblume.) One of the most 
showy and effective of summer flowering plants. 
145—Double Annual Varieties. All colors mixed.. 


10 


CENTAUREA (Corn-Bottle. ) 


Price per Pkt. 


5 The Blue Boittie, or Bachelor’s Button, is one of the 
most attractive of all hardy annuals, the graceful 
beauty of its old-fashioned fiowers being univer- 

- sally admired. Flowers freely and continuously; 
height, two to three feet; flowers excellent for 

cutting. 

142—Cyanus, mixed, including dark and light blue, 

purple. pinks roses white, ete. eee ee 5 
Per oz., 20c. 


142A—Kaiser Wilhelm. The flowers are of a very 
rich deep-blue color, most showy and beantiful 5 


142B—Dwart Blue Victoria. Recently introduced, 
| this lovely novelty has attracted great attention as 
a distinctnew form. The compact and symmetri- 
cal bushy plants, six to nine inches high, present 
amass of foliage and profusion of graceful azure- 
blue flowers. In full bloom six weeks after sow- 


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142C0—Double. Fully sixty per cent. of the flowers 
are double and semi-double; they are also in- 
creased in size, and present many bright colors 
and distinct markings hitherto unknown............... it 
143—Mooschata, or Suaveolens. Sweet Sultan, 
All GoOlorssaMmixe Gs). 2.22. Ao eee 5 


Summer Chrysanthemum, 
No, 145. 


CLARKIA (Clarkie.) An old favorite, very pretty 
and free flowering; hardy annual. 


146—Finest Varieties. All colors mixed............... 5 


COLLINSIA (Collinse.) Very free bloomers; very 
showy; hardy annual. 


147—Finest Mixed Varieties..._........................2..----- 5 
COLLOMIA (Collomie.) <A free flowering annual. 
148—Coccinea. Scarlet, flowers in clusters. 1foot. 5 


5 
10 
10 
10 Sey BS) 
Collinsia, No, 147, 
CONVOLVULUS, TRICOLOR MINOR — Dwarf 
¥ Morning Glory (Niedrige Winde.) A beautiful 
v class of hardy annuals, affording a large, showy 
mass of flowers from July to October. 
149—All Colors. Mixed; 1 foot ....00...... Sars 5 
5 Per oz., 10c. 


Plani Seed Company, 812 North 


CHINESE PINKS—DIANTHUS. 


Price per Pkt. 
The Pink family is so well-Enoewn that hardly a garden 
is without them; their beautiful colors: their frag- 
rance and neatness, can hardly be surpassed; they 
are easily raised from seed, and delightin a mellow, 
sandy soil; all varieties are desirable, either for 
beds or massing. 


155—Dianthus, Chinensis fi. pl. Double Chinese 


kee cur aviine osm lke Cesta el eee eT 8 te ke 5 
Per oz., 25e. 
156—Heddvweegii, Flore Pleno. (Double Japan Pink). 
Flowers very large and double, nearly three inches 
in diameter; of yarious shades of the most brilliant 
colors. 


ED STUD TENS Cee temo ke enh, hg. Ja ae ee Dee 10 


" fly’ yh AM 4 


4 Way "a ) 


Fringed Pink, No. 157. 


Chinese Pink, No. 155. 


15%7—Laciniatus. Single and Double Striped 
and Fringed, Mixed Colors. These are particu- 
larly grand. The immense flowers are single and 
double, deeply fringed at the edges of many ex- 
quisite Colors, all of which are charmingly striped 
Welu ONT OLE CONOR =: 2 ae RT 10 


Double Diadem Pink, No. 159. 


159—Diadematns, fil. pl. Diadem Pink. The flow- 
ers are immense, densly double, and are produced 
in perfect succession during the whole summer 
and autumn. There is a wonderful diversity of 
colors, and a large proportion of flowers hiero- 
graphically marked with various hues, the delicate 
tints and deep tones mingling in exquisite contrast; 
PORTER AE or DONORS I ie ar oe ee eee eee 10 


Fourth Street. 


Sx. Seuzs:. 2 ALo.- 63 


Price per Pkt. 
COSMOS—Cosmea Bippinnata. Plants 3 to 5 feet 
high; literally covered in the autumn with large 
single flowers, resembling single Dahlias. Colors 
range through shades of rose, purple, white, etc. 
150—ATl Colors. Wine mixed a. eee eee 5 
150},—Pearl, beautiful snow white................0000..000.. 10 


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Cosmos, No. 150. Dwarf Morning Glory, No. 149. 


CREPI1S—Hawkweed (Habichiskraut.) 
151—Red and White. Fine mixed... 
CUPEBEA (Cupiee.) A shrubby plant of great beauty, 
remarkabie for the curious blossoms; annual. 
152—Purpurea. All colors, mixed; 2 feet.........._.. 5 
CYNOGLOSSUM—Venus Navelworth (Garten Ver- 
gissmeinnicht.) A hardy annual; good for edging. 
153—Light Blue and White, mixed. 9 inches........ 5 
DATURA—Trumpet Flower (Siechapjfel.) These 
piants are strong growing, producing large trum- 
pet shaped flowers. Tender biennials. 
154—Huberiana. Double; mixed. 4+ feet... 5 
154A—Cornucopia. A magnificent variety; stems 
dark purplish maroon. The flowers average 8 
inches long by 5 inches across the mouth, the in- 
teriors being glistening French white, with purple 
exteriors. Delightfully fragrant. Seeds started 
early in the house will produce plants that will 
flower from early summer until frost... 10 
EGG PLANT, not edible (Fierfrucht), Ornamental 
fruit-bearing plants, growing freely in rich, light, 
warm soil. 


Very showy. 


161—_White-fruited. Egg-shaped_........000000 2... 5 
162—Scarlet-truited. Handsome, dark green fol- 
TRO CULO 5 cee en 1 AOS te ence a ww eae ee eee ae 5 


ERYSIMUM—Hedge Mustard (Hederich). Hardy 
annual, sweet scented, good for bouquets, etc. 
163—Arkansum, Light yellow....................... Pano 5 


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Euphorbia, No. 165. Gailardia, No. 166. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (E£schscholizie). Annual plants 
with showy flowers. Hardy annual. 


164—Californica. Brightvellow and white, mixed 
Per oz., 15e. 


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Plant Seed Company, S12 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


Price per PEt, 


EUPHORBIA—A hardy annual, with white and green 
leaves, giving it a variegated appearance. 
1GS—Varierais., Snawy. oe ee ee 
Per oz., 20c. 


GAILARDIA— Blanket Flower (Gailardie). A 
striking looking class of plants, presenting quite a 
diversity of color. Fine for bedding. 


166—Pieta. Wine: mixed, colors......0200.2. 250 Be 

GAURA (Prachtkerze). Curious, with spikes of white 
and red tinted flowers. 

167—Lindheimerii. Very pretty... 


Godetia, No, 169. 
GILIA (Gilie) Very pretty dwarf plants; free fiow- 
ering. Admirably adapted for massing. 
168—Tricolor. White, purple and rose, mixed; 1 foot 
Per oz., 15c. 
GODETIA (Godetie). Free-flowering annuals 
for bedding; beautiful colors. 
169—Finest Varieties. Mixed__............... -............ 
Per oz., 15e. 
GYPSOPHYLLA (Gypskraut). Pretty, free-flower- 
ing; fine for bouquets. 
170—Elegans, small, starry purple and white flow- 
ES Be ee es ee ie eR Sl 0 Ae Re oh A 


HELIANTHUS — Sunflower (Sonnenblume). Well 
known; tall growing plants. 


i7i—Nanus, fil. pl. Folies Variegatis. Fine double, 
with green and yellow variegated foliage............... 


Per oz., 10c. 


3172—Macrophylus Giganteus. About 10 feet high, 
Wills buiione larce, tower (i006 ss oie ae ee ee 


Per oz., 10c. 


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Gilia, No. 168, 


; fine 


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Gaura, No. 167. 


HIBISCUS ( Fibisch). Hardy annuals, with large showy 
fiowers, highly ornamental. 
473—Africanus. White, dark brown center _......_.. 
HONESTY-—Satin Flower (Atlasblume). An old but 
interesting ower. Biennial. 


175—Lunaria biennis. Purple, very showy... ... — 

IPOMOPSIS—Very showy and beautiful plants, with 
long spikes of dazzling flowers. 

477—Elegans. Different colors mixed; 3 feet ........... 


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Price per Pkt. 


ICE PLANT (Zispyfianze). A singular trailing plant, 
with thick, fleshy leaves, that have the appearance 
of being covered with crystals of ice. 

178—Mesembrianthemum Crystallinum...._ 

JACOB FA—Hardy, free-flowering border plants, of 
easy Cultivation, with beautiful colored flowers. 

179—Senecio Elegans. Double, finest colors,mixed 

LEPTOSIPHON ( Duennroehre). Very useful for edg- 
ing, baskets or pot culture. 


185—Difierent Varieties. Fine mixed... 


LINARIA—Toadfiax (Frauenjiachs). Flowers resem- 
bling the Snap Dragon, very useful for edging. 
186—Bipartita. 


Fine mixed............ ot a a 


Larkspur, No. 182. Calliopsis, No. 130. 

LARKSPUR—Delphinium (Rittersporn). Very orna- 
mental, generally known. 

181—Double Dwarf Rocket, Finest mixed, 1¥ ft., 


182—Double Branching Stockflowered. All colors, 
fine mixed; 3feebk..0 2. Se eee eee 


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LINUM—Flax (Flachs). One of the most beautiful 
annuals for bedding or smali groups. 
187—Grandifiorum Rubrum, Crimson Flax. Bril- 
liant crimson flowers; very ShOWY.......-.--.-...----------- 
Per oz., 20c. 


Datura, No. 154, 


Calendula, No. 128. 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


Price per Pkt. 


LOBELIA (Lobelie). All the Lobelias are suitable for 
beds, edgings or ribbon borders, blooming. pro- 
fusely from Juue to September; the slender variety 
is useful also for hanging baskets, vases, etc. 

188—Speciosa (Crystal Palace). Beautiful large 


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Price per Pkt. 


MARIGOLD — Tagetes (Studentenblume, Sammet- 
blume). Well-known, free-flowering plants, with 
handsome double flowers, of rich and beautiful 
colors. 

193—African. Extra fine double mixed; 3 feet 


blue flowers, compact. habit: ............----..-.--..-....--..---- 10 194—Dwarf French. Extra fine double mixed; 1ft. 5 
189—Erinus. Slender, blue and white mixed........... 5 Per oz., 35ce. 
| MARVEL OF PERU—Four o’clock (Wunderblume). 
Ps, Well-Known, free-flowering plants. Biennial. . 
3A 195—Four O’clock. Finest colors, mixed... 5 
> 7 Per 0z., 15e. 
eakty wea ey MATRICARIA—Feverfew (Mutterkraut). A hardy 
Aa , ¢ ho Vgy dwarf annual, well adapted for bedding or edging. 
nei cht we 196—Eximia fi. pl. Fine, double, white; 1% feet... 5 
= £ y 
Xs ten’ “es MIGNONETTE. 
AMS, EE 1) Se MIGNONETTE (Resede). A well-known favorite 
Se that continues to bloom and send forth its sweet- 
7 ness all the season. 
197—Large-flowering Sweet. 1 foot --....--00....... 05 
Ounce, 10c.; 4% pound, 30c.; pound, $1.00. 
Lobelia, No. 189. Lupinus, No. 190. 
LUPINUS — Lupins (Zupine). Vigorous growing 
plants; very ornamental and beautiful border flow- 
ers; colors rich and varied. 
190—Finest Varieties. Mixed. _...-......0200. ee... 5 


198—Large-flowering Pyramidal, A pyramidal 
Vableby*-Vietyn DOA UtIii en be ee eee 5 
Per oz., 15c, 
199—Golden Queen. A yery good and distinct Mig- 
nonette. It is stout growing, but forms compact 
tufts, and the whole plant has a golden glow...... — 10 
Per oz., 20c. 
200—MACHET, A dwarf French variety, with broad 
spikes of very fragrant red flowers. One of the 


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Four O’Clock, No. 193. 
Very showy and beautiful, with : 


Malope, No. 191. 


MALOPE (WMalope). 
mallow-like flowers. 
191—Grandifiora. Large fiowering, crimson-pur- 
TCU Shr G CAP R22 2 Se ee 5 


MARTYNIA (Gemsenhorn). Very handsome, free- 
flowering plants, curious and showy. 
192—Different Colors. Fine mixed.................-...... 5 
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Monkey Flower, No. 201. Mourning Bride, No. 227. 


MIMULUS— Monkey Flower (Maskenblume). Ex- 
tremely handsome flower of brilliant colors; fine 
for flowering in pots or baskets. Tender biennial. 

201—Large-flowering, Choice Mixed. Finestsorts 10 
202—Moschatus, Mask Plant. Well-known.......... 10 


NEMOPHYLEA (Hainblume). Free-flowering an- 
nuals; dwarf, comprising varied and beautiful col- 
ors; fine for bedding or edging. : 

204—Finest Colors Mixed. One-half foot............... 5 


Marigold, No. 194, Per oz., 10c. 


Marigold, No. 193. 


66 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


NASTURTIUIM DWARF OR TOM THUMB—FOR BEDDING. 


hl 
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Oz. Pkt. 
203A—Aurora. Lovely and distinct; salmon- 
rose, mottled blush white, garnet blotches.20 > 
203C—Brilliant. This variety is a handsome 
scarlet—a rich glistening shade—that is well 
set off by very dark foliace. = ee 30 10 
203E—Coccineum. Bright light scarlet... 20 6 
203M — Spotted. Deep orange, crimson 
blotches 0.2.2.5... 4S Se eee 20 > 
203B—Beauty. Light scarlet, splashed canary 20 > 
203K—King Theodore, Dark scarlet maroon, 
dark foliage :..2.. 2% | =... .- S55 = 20 5 
203F—Empress of India. Briiliant crimson, 
dark foliage, very effective.............. 20 > 
203D— Cloth of Gold. Golden yellow foliage, 
light scarlet flowers, very effective... 20 5 
SS ey (ZZ fh oe A } : ME 203L—Lady Bird. Orange yellow, red spots._.25 5 
XG - SS : Je aS JG WZ 203G—Golden King of Tom Thumbs. Grand 
Y)) Z = S90 = : —SSEAN WW = = flowers, 3 inches across: deep golden yel- 
=f Wp ES -LZ ‘ A z low, maroon blotches] 20 5 


203N—A collection of eight of the above-named 
yarieties. One Packet, each 30c. 


203P—Nasturtium Liligut. * New. Under this 
name we have the pleasure to introduce an en- 
tirely new class of Dwarf Nasturtiums and one 
which deserves the greatest attention. The 
——— = = plant is in every respect smaller than the Tom 
ais 2 Thumb, and ihe dainty lise flowers, produced 
Sees : P : Fs in the greatest profusion and jauntily peering up well 
The dwarf Nasturtiums are among the most useful above the small-cut and bushy foliage, make it one 
and beautiful annuals for bedding, massing, etc., owing of the prettiest annuals imaginable. Mixed colors..... 25 
to their compact growth, richness of color and profusion 
of bloom. They tower most profusely when planted in 
2 poor soil, and remain in bloom fora long time: stand 
heat and drouth without the slightest effect. The seed, if 
picked young, is an excellent substitute for capers. Half 


hardy annual. Pkt. 
203—Dwarf Nasturtiums. Choice: colors ex- 
{Fart gd TLV D2) | Ase ee ae i Sa Se PPE ar a 15 5 


Ounce, 15c.; % pound, 40c.; pound, $1:25. 


NICOTIANA. 


Very ornamental leaved foliage Plants, to plant on lawns, ete. 


204A—Affinis. Anannual with sweet-scented, pure white, 
star-shaped fiowers, 3 inches across, blooming continu- 
OU pyr Aly 5 pg Ses eh i LY Fa 1 iy ee ee ee eee ie ee ee 5) 

204B—Giant Red Flowered. Magnificent decorative an- 
nual. The foliage is luxuriant and tropical in appearance; 
plants surmounted with immense clusters ofrich crimson 
flowers. They grow rapidly about 5feet in height, and 


Nigella, No. 206. 


commence blooming in July and continue until frost... 5 Ne (Zaye Fine zee rock work, bask- 
we ; ae a : ts, edging, etc. aray annual. 
204C—Colossea. Attains a height of 5 to6 feet during one Bg ncres eso . = a % 
summer; immense leaves, at first rose and violet, after- ee All colors; fine mixed... 5 
ward changing to deep green with red nerves. A gigan- CENOTHERA— Evening Primrose. A free-fiowering 
tic and imposing ornamental foliage plant for lawns, class of plants for beds or borders. Biennial. 
fiving an elezant tropical effect: == es ee ee 10 208—Finest Varieties, Mixed, 2 feet _....0.000.. 5 
. 
NIGELLA (Schwarzkuemmel). Very interesting free- 
flowering plants, with curious-looking flowers and 
seed pods. Hardy annual. Nolana, No. 207%. Perilla, No. 213. 
205—Hispanica, Love-in-a-mist. Mixed __...._... 5 PERILLA (Perille). Ornamental-leaved plants, with 
206—Damascena, Devil-in-a-Bush, Mixed....._.. 5 black, purple-colored foliage. 
Per oz,, 15c. 213—Nankinensis. 2 feet high.........-......0...2..-------- 5 


, Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louts, Mo. 67 


Single—-PETUNIAS—Double. 
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Vi 4 hw —¥ Petunias are unsur- 
passed for massing in 
beds. Their richness of 
color, duration of bloom, 
and easy culture, will al- 
ways render them popu- 
lar. They do well sown 
in open border in spring, 
or earlier in cold frame 
or hot bed, and trans- 
planted eighteen inches 
apart. Tender perennial, 
but bloom profusely the 
first season. One and 
one-half feet high. 


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Price per Pkt. 
214—Petunia Hybrida. Good mixed; many colors D 
Per 0z., oc. 


215—Finest Mixed. A very ehoice strain; partly made up from 
named large-flowering sorts which will give an abundance of 
the choicest flowers in greatest variety of colors... Bas sae ee 10 

21514,—Large-Flowering, Single, Fringed. A superb strain of 
elegant, finely-fringed flowers measuring over 4 inches in diame- 
ter; remarkable for their brilliancy and variety of color. Our 
Sitaimeis.che Desi AUSplengid-Mixburer. 5 eee ee Be 20 

Three Packets for 50 cents. 


Double Large-Flowering, This is without doubt one of the finest 
strain of Double Petunia offered. We received flattering testi- 
monials from growers of this superb Petunia, speaking in the 
highest terms of the immense size of flowers and exquisite col- 
ors, Shades and markings. They will produce from 40 to 50 per 
cent. of splendid, large double flowers, and even those that come 
single are of immense size and beautiful markings. 


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Three Packets for 60 cents. 
2161;,—Double Large-Flowering, Fringed. The grandest strain 
of double Petunias; flowers of immense size and of great va- 
riety of colors and markings; beautifully fringed: choice mixed. 25 
Three Packets for 60 cents.” “ee == 
Petunia, Large-Flowering, S 


ANNUAL POPPIES—Papaver. 


Showy plants making a gorgeous display of large brilliant flow- 
ers. They are of easy culture, but the seed should be sown where 
it is to remain, as they will not bear transplanting. 


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ingle Fringed, No. 215%. 


219—POPPY—Double Carnation, flowered, mixed, large, showy, 
double flowers of various colors; two feet high ..........20020..2...2.... 5 


Per oz,, 15c. 


219A-—Shirley Poppies—<A new strain of marvelous beauty. The 
colors range through all shades of delicate rose, pink, carmine 
and brilliant crimson. Many of the flowers are edged with white 
andthe petals have a glossy, silk-like texture. All colors mixed. 10 


219B—The Tulip Poppy. The plant rises to a height of from 12 to 
14 inches and produces, well above the bluish green foliage, 50 
to 60 large and splendid flowers of the most vivid scarlet imagina- 
ble. The two outer petals of the flower form a pouch-like receptacle 
enclosing and seemingly protecting the anthers. When the flow- 
ers begin to fade two black spots appear at the base of the petals. 
From a mere description, no adequate idea can be gained of the 
strikingly beautiful effect presented by a bed or mass When the 
plants are in full bloom, the color being seen even from afar, of 
such glowing richness as to perfectly dazzle the eye................-...... 10 


FOR P. S. CO.’S CHOICEST NAMED VA- 
RIETIES, ASSORTMENTS AND SUPERB 
© MIXTURES, SEE PAGE 8. 


68 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. . 


PHLOX DRUMMONDI, LARGE FLOWERING. 


Phlox, No, 218B. 


A very pretty hardy annual, invaluable for bedding, 
masses and cut flowers, from its bright colors, which vary 
from the purest snow white to the deepest blood red, and 
the unusual length of its blooming season, There is no 
annual which can compare for beauty, duration of bloom, 
brilliancy of colors and usefulnessto the Phlox. Wehave 
seeds collected from excellent strains. 


Per Pkt. 
217—Drummondii. Finest mixed..........-.-22.0...---.---2000 5 
Per oz., 50c. 
218—Drummondii, large flowering. An improved 
strain with very large perfectly round fiowers, the 
petals overlapping each other. Extra mixed............ 10 
Per oz., 75c. 
218A—Drummondii, large flowering. A collection 
in eight distinct colors, one packet each..................... 50 


These ‘Starred and Fringed Phloxes”’ are really en- 
titled to rank as a new race, and the most striking 
novelties in Phloxes ever introduced. 

218B—PHLOX CUSPIDATA—Starshaped, flow- 

ered, Extraordinary, of high merit. The center of 
each petal runs out into a point one-quarter to one- 
third of an inch beyond the edge, which gives the 
flowers a regular star-like form. The plant grows 
about 144 feet in height, and is of compact habit. 
All colorsfine mime di.) ooo ee a 10 


218C—PHLOX D. FIMBRIATA—In the Fringed 
Flowers the petals are partly fimbriate and partly 
three-toothed, all distinctly bordered with white, 
together with the bright eye of the center, contrasts 
with the magnificent velvety colors, in more than 
twenty distinct shades. Fine mixed............-....22...... . 10 


PORTULACCA—ROSE MOSS. 


PORTULACCA— 
Flowering Rose 
Moss: (Portulak). 
Brilliant dwarf an- 
nuals, only 6 inches 
high, luxuriating in 
warm situations and 
blooming profusely 
from early summer 
to autumn. For low 
beds and masses of 
color, from spring 
until frost, they are 
indispensable; col- ; 
ors range through 
innumerable shades 
of red, yellow, pink, 
striped, white, etc. 
They are adapted 
for beds, clumps, 
edgings, pots, vases 
or rock work. 

220—AlIl Colors, Single Mixed ____.......2--2...2. ceeceeeeeeee 5 


Per oz., 40c. 


RICINUS—Castor Oil Plant (Wunderbaum). Tall 
stately growing plants, of tropical appearance and 
exceedingly ornamental. They are free growing, 
tender annuals of easy cultivation. 

222—Choice Varieties. Fine mixed 
Per oz., 15c. 
222\4,.-—Dark Leaved and Dark Stemmed Sorts. 
CMoice dmiwe dy ta ei cee En ie Ae a 5 

SALPIGLOSSIS (Trompetenzunge). Beautiful bloom- 
ing plants, with large mottled and veined flowers; 
excellent for bedding. 

223—Large flowering. Extra fine mixed 5 


DOUBLE PORTU- 
LACCA —Large 
Double - flowering 
Rose Moss, These 
make perfectly 
gorgeous masses of 
color; the flowers 
of the double sorts 
remain open all day. 

221—Fine Double 
Mixed. Will pro- 
duce a large per- 
centage of double 
fiowers in all ecol- 
OTS 5. eee eee 10 

; Per 0z., $2.00. 

wy 221A—Kxtra Double 

Mixed. Seed saved 

carefully from extra 

select double-flow- 
ering plants, will 
produce over 8@ per 

cent. of double-flowers resembling roses .............------.--- 20 


Three Packets, 50c, 


SANVITALIA (Sanvitalie), A-beautiful little plant 
for small beds, edgings or borders. Hardy annual. 
225—Procumbens fl. pl. Double, large, bright yel- 
BOW. occ tees ne nd ate gee hal So te Ta ae ee a 10 
SAPONARIA (Seifenkraut). Pretty, compact-growing 
plants, producing masses of minute, cross-shaped 
flowers. Fine for bedding. 
226—Calabrica. Rose and white, mixed.................. 5 
SCABIOSA—Mourning Bride ( Wittwenblume) <A fine 
border plant, producing in profusion flowers in 
great variety of colors; fine for table bouquets. 
227—Nana fl, pl. Dwarf, Double, Fine mixed....... 5 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louzs, Mo. 69 


FLOWERING SAGE—SALVIA. 


Price per Pkt. 
SALVIA (Scharlachkraut). Splendid plants for pot 
culture or borders, growing freely, and producing 
beautiful spikes of gay flowers. Hardy annual. 
224—Coccinia Splendens. Brilliant scarlet,2 feet. 5 
22414,-Salvia Splendens, Scarlet Sage. It is not 
many years since amateurs considered it necessary 
to purchase plants of the ever popular Scarlet Sage, 
but now that it is known with what ease and success 
they can be grown from seed, and how abundantly 
seedlings bloom all summer and fall, the purchase 
of plants should be entirely abandoned. Under 
the hot summer sun, “‘this flame-colored beauty” 
is the most gorgecus of all plants. For months the 
blaze of flaming scarlet is intensely brilliant..............- 10 
SCHIZANTHOUS (Spaltblume). Elegant, slender- 
branching plants, with very conspicuous flowers, 


good for borders or pot culture. Half hardy 
annuals. 
228—Grandifiorus. Finest mixed ___.........-.....-..-..--.. 5 


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Ricinus, No. 222. Sensitive Plant, No. 229. 


SENSITIVE PLANT (Schampflanze). Curious and 
pretty. 
ere NR TIOIS Gi TRUE CCA asin recs ha ee ee ee ea os 5 
SILENE — Catchfly (ZLeimkraut). Suitable for the 
open border or rock work. Hardy annuals. 
230—Silene. Different colors, fine mixed....._............. 5 
TAGETES SIGNATA—A delicate fern-leaved plant, 
with bright yellow blossoms, striped with reddish 
brown. Half hardy annual. 
236—Pumila. About one foot high............20000.22 02... 5 


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GERMAN TEN WEEK STOCKS 


STOCKS — Gillyflower (Levkoyen). The Ten Week 
Stocks are exceedingly valuable plants, producing an 
abundance of flowers of various colors and ¢ints, and of the 
most delicate fragrance. Well-known. Price per Pkt 


231—Stocks German Ten Week. Fine double 


Ten Week Stock Double, 
No, 232. 


ides ap 
Ten Week Stock Snow- 
flake, No. 233. 

232—German Ten Week, Large Flowering. Fi- 

nestidoubile emixed 2 1utootes aes ee ee 10 
Per oz., $2.00. 

232144—German Ten Week, Large flowering. A 
collection in eight distinct colors; one packet each 50 

233—TEN WEEK “SNOWFLAKE” (Dwarf 
Wallflower leaved, large-flowered). The ‘‘Snow- 
flake’ is admirably adapted for forcing and pro- 
duces a vigorous main spike of uncommonly large 
and very double snow-white flowers ......:................ 

23314,—BRANCHING TEN WEEK WHITE 
DRESDEN PERPETUAL-_Very beautiful, large 
spikes; splendid for cutting .............. Be etre tees 15 

234—German Early Autumn-fliowering or inter- 
mediate (Herbstevkoyen), Will bloom in fall if 


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On 


sown early;1% feet. Fine mixed. _._..........._.... Bh ei 15 
234a—Intermediate Double White... 15 
234b—Intermediate Double Scarlet._..............___... 15 
235—German Winter or Brompton. Extra fine - 

doublesammimed:s) laa aeeh. .0.os ee eee ee eS 15 
235a—German Stocks—Winter Double White __. 15 


VERBENAS. 


VERBENA (Verbene). The brilliancy and great va- 
riety of color render it one of the most valuable of 
plants, both for bedding and pot culture. For 
garden beds or massing the Verbenas with their 


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flowers of the most brilliant colors, are unrivalled. 
Verbenas in quantity are more easily obtained from 
seed than from cuttings, and plants are more healthy 
and vigorous in growth, the flowers are fragrant, 
particularly the light colored varieties. Sown in 


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spring they flower quite early in the season, and 
each plant in good,rich soil, will cover a space 
three to four feet in diameter, producing, if the 
flowers are cut as soon as they begin to fade,a 
mass of bloom until killed by frost. 
237—Verbena Hybrida. Allcolors mixed............... 
Per oz., 75c. 


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238—Hybrida. Choicest Mixed. From named 
ENOTES cpa VC TRO OM Stk DLN a ee ene eee eee 10 
Per oz., $1.25. 


239—Hybrida Mammoth or Giant. Very large 
in flower and corymbs, and of the richest and most 
brilliant colors as now perfected and is one of the 
jinest strains of Verbena hybrida in cultivation to-day. 
The seed has been saved not only from a large col- 
lection ofmany bright and pleasing self-colors, but 
also from the finest varieties of the auricula-eyed 
ype. Splendid) mixture: 2-22 ee eee 15 

Two Packets, 25 cts. 


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Price per Pkt: 
VISCARIA—Rose of Heaven. Adapted either for 
beds, edgings or clumps; their profuseness of 
bloom will always rank them among general 

favorites. Hardy annuals. 

211—Oculata. Fine mixed; 1% feet.._............0200.. 5 
WALLFLOWER (Goldiack). Useful and ornamental 
class of plants, very fragrant. The large, massive 
spikes of the Wallflower are yery conspicuous in 
beds and borders, ana are very useful in making 
bouquets. Sow the seed early in hot beds, and 


while the plants are small, brick them out into pots, 
and sink the pots in the earth. On approach of 
cold weather remove the pots to the house and they 
will bloom all winter. 


Wallflower, No. 243. 


242—Wallfiower, Fine Single Mixed; 2 feet....___. 5 


2424—Extra Early Parisian. Very early; from 
seeds sown in the spring, plants were in full bloom 
by August 10th, continuing until checked by frost. 
Magnificent golden-yellow single flowers on long 


spikes-ideliciously, frasrant: => 2 ee eee 10 
243—German Extra Double, tall sorts. Fine 

BTR PERC eee coe ee ee a etek Oa ENE See Se a 15 
243 %—German Extra Double, Dwarf sorts. Fine 

THRU CO ee ws ret nase ss ee ENS ee ee Ss 15 


WHITLAVIA—YVery effective for bedding, ribboning; 
or mixed borders. 


244—Grandifiora. Blue and white mixed.......__..... 5 


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DOUBLE ZINNIAS. 


No flowers are more easily grown from seed sown in 
the open ground, and few bloom so continuously 
throughout the entire summer. Those acquainted 
with the old-time Zinnias will be surprised at the 
perfection to which the newer strains have attained. 


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246—Zinnia Elegans fl, pl. Extra Double. Finest _ 
colorsimixed; 2 feet A ae eee i) 
Per oz., 35e, 


247—Zinnia Zebra Double. Very pretty strain of 
striped flowers, beautiful colors. Mixed.................- 10 


248—Giant Mammoth. Of unusually robust habit 
of growth and immense size, the perfectly formed, 
very double flowers are of yarious striking colors. 
Plants three to three and a quarter feet high are 
clothed with luxuriant foliage and bloom during a 
long period. All colors double mixed...................... 10 


WILD FLOWER SEED. 


This is a mixture of over seventy-five varieties of hardy 
fiower seeds, and being mixed together can be offered ata 
much less price than when sold in separate quantities. 


Splendid Mixture. Per }4 0z.,15c.; 02z., 25e, 


SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL CLIMBERS. 


In the flower garden and for the adornment of rural 
homes, no class of flowers is more useful than these. 
Many a trellis, fence, tree stump or veranda, otherwise un- 
attractive, can be rendered beautiful by planting seeds of 
rapid growing climbers. We recommend a liberal use of 
sceds of anumber of varieties. By a careful reading of 
the following list a judicious selection can easily be made; 
or, if onty a few are needed, we would recommend our Col- 
jection of Climbers. 


Seeds for Climbing Plants. A collection of eight dif- 
ferent varieties (our own Selection)............02....2.22.-.- 30 


Balloon Vine, No. 302. 


Balsam Apple, No. 303. 


ARISTOLOCHIA—Dutchman’s Pipe. A quick: 
growing climber, attaining a height of thirty feet, 
with large heart-shaped foliage. 

301—Sipho. Hardy perennial__.....................---...---.--- 10 
BALLOON VINE—Cardiospermum (Herzsaamen). 
302—Love in a Puff. A rapid growing climber, with 
very curious looking seed............ a ee es 5 


Balsam Apple, Balsam Pear. 


303—Momordica Balsamina (Balsam Apple). A 
yery beautiful climbing plant with handsome apple 
shaped fruits 23233) eee 5 

304—Charantia (Balsam Pear). A rapid-growing 
climber with very beautiful fruits of a rich golden 
yellow color, which when ripe, wpen, disclosing the 
seeds encased ina carmine covering. The fruits, 
preserved in alcohol, make a most useful liniment.. 

Per oz.. 30c. 


CANARY FLOWER — Tropzeolum Peregrinum. 
Well-known climber. Half hardy annual. 15 feet. 
305—Canary Bird Flower. Bright yellow fringed, 10 
COB2#A (Cobee.) Arapid-growing climbing plant. 
306—Scandens, Large purple, bell-shaped flowers.. 10 
DOLICHOS—Hyacinth Bean, Quick-growing climb- 
ers, flowers in clustered spikes. 
310—Fine Purple and White Mixed ..................... 5 


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Price per Pkt. 
CYPRESS VINE—Ipomea Quamoclit. A tender, 
climbing annual. Well known. 


SO Scarlett 10 feet. or cee cache ect adh ick ccene 5 
Per 02z., 25c. 
SOS = WWEIE Os 1) POC G so ease cic see 2 ones eeces ence iste ee, 0 


Per oz., 25c. 
309—Scarlet, Rose and White. 
Per 02Z., 25¢c. 


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Cypres Vine, No. 300. Hyacinth Bean, No. 310. 

JAPAN HOP—Humulus Japonicus. Rapid sum- 

mer climber, attaining a height of twenty to thirty 


feet; resembling the common hop; foliage luxuri- 
ant, making a dense Covering. 


310A—Japonicus. Japan Hop ................................- 5 
Gourds and Fruit Bearing Vines. 


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Of extremely rapid growth, bearing curious fruits, etc. 
Very useful for covering old trees, walls, fences, arbors, etc, 


Fife NGS tab G OUR: ete ee Boece ec decck 5 
312—Mock Orange.................-22.02--ceeeeeeee AMR ney) 3 2 5 
Mee NV OT NDI oo aE ceac sou acsndeecsnndensectbecacezoneten 3 
SED TPO PG OUT oa oc cccccetesscced edecdes<aes icc i saccusscdeseesve 5 
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317—Dish Rag or Dish Cloth Gourd. A natural dish 
cloth. and a most desirable one, is furnished by the 
peculiar lining of the fruit, which is sponge-like, 10 
318—Small Fruited Gourds. Fine mixed ........ eee 5 
Per 0Z., 25€. 


32%7—Bryonopsis Erythrocarpa. Beautiful climber, 


VEY POLMam Ciba le eee 8 eco cecccedecssnesnecales -cesdascesvecclee 5 
328—Coccinia Indica. Oblong fruit marked with 

white lines, turning scarlet.............-... -------...200- ere 5 
329—Cucumis Flexuosa. Snake Cucumbev................. 6 
330—Gooseberry Gourd. Small fruited................... «a 5 
331—Wild Cucumber. A rapid climber .............00...... 5 


SWEET PEAS misturcs’sec pare o. 


Fourth Street, St. Louis, Ao. 71 


Price per Pkt. 
MAURANDIA—Adapted for house or garden culture. 
319—Different Colors. Fine mixed.......................... 10 
MINA—Rapid and luxuriant growing summer climber. 
Flowers growing on graceful spikes. 
319A—Lobata. Color rosy crimson, changing to 
OV ATL Sta ECL BI ese ees ore 10 
MORNING GLORY—Convolvulus Major. Hand- 
~ some showy climber of easy culture. It isso per- 
fectly hardy as to grow in almost any soil. 
320—Finest Colors. Mixed. __.......0.000.02. ce cceeeeeeeeeeee 8 
Per 0z., 10.5; 14 lb., 35c.; lb., $1.25. 
321—Moonflower, or Evening Glory. Bears large 
white flowers, five to six inchesin diameter; the 
flowers open at dusk or earlier on cloudy days........ 10 


SCARLET RUNNER. Running Flowering Beans 
(Turkische Feuer Bohne). 


326—Multifiorus, Scarlet Runner, per ounce........ 0 
144 pound, 10c.; pound, 30e. 
THUNBERGIA—Ornamental free-blooming 


climbers, handsome foliage and flowevs. 
3825—Finest Colors. Mixed...............2.......-..0------ 10 


Tall or Running Nasturtiums, 


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TALL NASTURTIUM—Tropzolum Majus. The Trop- 
zolum majus, or Tall Nasturtiums, are among the 
easiest growth and prettiest, and thrive on poor soil. 
Colors brilliant and of many shades, from scarlet to 
black. Fine for covering arbors, trellises and rustic 
work. Free bloomers, and the green seed-pods make 
excellent pickles. 

324—All colors. Fine mixed..................cccce---cee-coeee +--+ 

Per oz., 15c.; 4% 1b., 40c.; Ib., $1.25. 


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NAMED VARIETIES. Oz. PKt. 
335—Atropurpureum, Rich velvety crimson...... 20 
336—Coccineum. Bright orange scarlet........ pO 
337— Golden Leaved Scarlet. Flowers dark 

crimson scarlet, foliage yellow...................-....--- 25 
338—King Theodore. Velvety dark crimson, 

Gar ELOT aCe ee Oe ae Ne ENE ee EL See eee 30 
$39—Luteum. Purerich yellow, no blotches........ 25 
340—Regelianum. Purple violet......................... 20 
341—Scheuerianum. Straw color, splashed 

crimson, garnet blotches ................-...-.----------+--- 20 
342—Von Moltke. Biuish rose.....................-..---.-.30 
$43—Lobb’s Nasturtiums, Smaller than the Tall 

Nasturtiums; useful for vases, rock work, etc. 

FATTE GOTOTS si MUX CO eee eee eee 25 5 
$44—<A collection of 6 different colors, one packet 

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72 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


Seeds of Everlasting 


The Everlasting Flowers and Ornamental Grasses re- 
tain both form and color for years,and make excellent 
bouquets, wreaths and every other desirable winter orna- 
ment. The flowers should generally be picked as soon as 
they expand, or a little before, and hung up in small 
bunches, and so that the stem will dry straight. 


Everlasting Flowers, a collection of six different 


varieties (our own selection)..__....:...........0 2222.8 $0.25 
Ornamental Grasses, a collection of six different 
varieties (our own selection)...... Lede Ss eae hee Se 20 


Acrolinium, No. 401. Elychrisum, No. 404, 
Price per Pkt. 
ACROLINIUM, Very elegant and pretty. 


401—Roseum,. Rose and white mixed: 1 foot.......... 5 
AMMOBIUM. Very desirable. 
403—Alatum. White, very pretty; 2 feet.................. 5) 


HELIPTERUM—Pretty everlasting, producing large 
clusters of yellow flowers. 
AQG “Seber are NI 5 


ELICHRYSUM. Everlasting flowers (Strohblumen). 
Very ornamental and much admired when dry. 
404—Monstrosum fi. pl. Fine double mixed; 3feet, 5 
Per 0z., 50c. 


GLOBE AMARANTH. Gomphrena Globosa (Ku- 
galamaranth). Very well known. 


405—Adl Golers Qtaxed |. ee ee 5 
Per oz., 40c. 


SEEDS FOR 


Our list comprises only the best and most desirable. 
They are very valuable, from the fact that they (with few 
* exceptions) will survive the winter without special care. 
Some come into flower early in the spring, some in sum- 
mer and some in autumn. 
Seeds for Perennials, a collection of eight different 
varieties (our own selection) ........-......1.-------------+- $0.50 


Price per Pkt 


ADLUMIA—Mountain Fringe. Hardy climbing 
plant, 12 to 18 feet high. Foliage ornamental. 
501—Cirrhosa. Flowers in fringy clusters; white... 10 


ADONTIS—Perennial Adonis Flower. Flowers 
early in season. 


1 §02—Vernalis. Yellow; 1 foot..............0000 000022 022--eee 5 


CAMPANULA-—Canterbury Bells. ( Glockenblume). 
Well known. 


503—Medium, fil. pl. Double Canterbury Bells. 
Allwolors anixe ds. 2eeet ih pr ee Oe 10 


§04—Medium, Single Canterbury Bells. Blue 
and white mixed :\ 237 feetiic ov. ee ew De 5 


CANNA—Indian Shot (Blumenrohr). Highly orna- 
mental, handsome foliage, brilliant flowers. 


505—Canna. Finest varieties, mixed .____........... 5 
5605A—Dark-leaved varieties. Splendid mixed......... 5 
505B—Canna Madame Crozy and French Dwarf 

Large-fiowered varieties, excellent for bedding, 
luxuriant foliage, plant dwarf in habit. Richest 
COMOPS? SCHOICEMESLNYS! 27 PAS ro ee 10 


Flowers and Grasses. 


Price per Pkt. 


RODANTHE. Well-known, very pretty for bouquets. 
407—Finest Varieties Mixed oe 

STATICE. Free-flowering; remaining long in beauty. 
408—Hybrida. Purple, yellow,white,etc.,fine mixed, 


XERANTHEMUM. (Papierblume). Very showy. 
409—Plenissimum. Extra double, fine mixed....... 5. 
Per oz., 40c. 


Ornamental Grasses. 


422—Briza Maxima, Quacking Grass.................2..- & 
423—Briza Gracilis, Slender Quacking Grass...___.. 5 
424—Brizopyrum Siculum. Shining green leaves... 5 
425—Bromus Brizeformis. A hanging grass;lfoot. 5 
426—Chrysurus Cynosuroides. Yellowspikes;lfoot 65 

5 

5 


427%—Coix Lacrimez. Joh’s Tears. 2 feet................ 
428—Eragrostis Elegans. Graceful habit; 1 foot..... 
429—Gynerium Argenteum, Pampas Grass. The 
most noble grass in cultivation; 10 feet.................... 10 
430—Hordeum Jubatum, Squirrel Tail Grass. 
Lovely; purplish plumes; 3 feet..........-.........--..0..-00+0 5 
431—Lagurus Ovatus; Hare’s Tail Grass............ 5 
| 432—Pennisetum Longistylum. Graceful.............. = 8 
433—Stipa Pinnata, Feather Grass. Beautiful... 5 
ae aa Rosea. Beautifulrose-tinted grass; _ 
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435—Ornamental Grasses. Best varieties, mixed .....10 


PERENNIALS. 


CLEMATIS-—-Handsome hardy climbers for training 
on walls, trellises, etc., or drooping over rock- 
| work. 6 to 12 feet. 
5091,—Large flowering. Superb mixture............... 10 
COLUMBINE — Aquilegia (Akeley). Very pretty: 
general favorites. 
510—Double (Aquilegia Vuigaris fil. pl). Different 
Colors; five “MEN Cee en ae 5 
DAHLIA (Georginen). A well-known, tender per- 
ennial. 
511—Double. Finest mixed, from select varieties. 10 
511%—Single. Exceedingly beautiful, saved from 
a fine collection; mixed [2-2 ee 10 


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DAISY—Bellis-Perennis fi. pl. ( Tausendschoenchen). 
A well-known, pretty hardy perennial; will bloom 
the first season if sown early. 
512—Double. Finest colors mixed; 4 inches........... 10 


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DOUBLE CARNATION PINKS. 


Well known favorites; the fiowers are large, fragrant, 
with colors extremely rich and beautiful. The seeds we 
offer were saved from the finest German collections, 


Price per Pkt. 
506—CARNATION—‘Marguerite.’ With the sim- 
plest culture these lovely, fragrant Marguerite 
Carnations will be in full bloom in about four months 
after sowing the seed The plants succeed alike in 
the open garden or in pots, and are of such vigor- 
ous, dwarf erect growth that no supports are re- 
quired. The beautiful flowers are of high type, ex- 
quisitely sweet, fully 80 per cent. perfectly double, 
the calyx of which does not split, is as often the 
case with even the best carnations grown from cut- 
tings. The range of color, marking, variegations 

and shading is simply wonderful. .................02.....--- 10 

Per 0z., $2.50. 


507—CARNATION, Double Early-flowering Vien- 
na. Extra fine mixed, excellent for cutting. The 
- true and shy-seeding strain of this class................. 10 
Per 0z., $1.50. 


508—CARNATION—Double, Finest Mixed. Havy- 
ing been saved from flowers of very fine quality 
only, this seed will give highly satisfactory results. 10 
Per oz., $1.50. 


509 — PERPETUAL AND PICOTEE — Double 
Stage-flowers, all classes, Extra Fine Prize 
Mixture. This seed is of unrivaled quality and 
certain to give unqualified satisfaction to the most 
critical growers. Extra Double.................00020.00...... 25 

Three Packets, 60c. 


Canterbury Bells, No. 503. 


Canna, No. 507. 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 73 


Price per Pkt. 


DIGITALIS—Fox-glove (Fingerhut). 
known perennial. 
515—Purpurea. Fine colors; mixed........................ 
FRENCH HONEY-SUCKLE—Hedysarum (Hahn- 
enkopf). Well-known, blooming freely the first 
season from seed. 
516—Finest mixed, 


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Dahlia, No. 511. Dahlia, No. 511%. 


HOLLYHOCK—Althza Rosea. This splendid plant 


now ranks with the Dahlia for summer decoration, 
and from its stately growth and the varied colors of 
its magnificent large spikes of flowers, may justly 
claim a place in every garden or pleasure ground. 

518—Double Fine Mixed. All colors ..............00.0..... 


MYOSOTIS—Forget-me-Not. 
bloom the first season. 
521—Palustris. Blue with yellow, 8 inches....... pais 
PAPAVER—Perennial Poppy (Perennirender Mohn). 
Very bright and showy. 
522—Finest Varieties. Brilliant colors; mixed...... 
PEAS, EVERLASTING—Lathyrus Latifolius (Bou- 
quet-wicke). Flowers in large clusters, resembling 
the Sweet Peas. 
523—Perennial, all Colors, Mixed. 


If sown early, will 


10 -feetie. 20: 


Pheasant-Eye Pink, No. 52 


Hollyhock, No. 518. 


PENSTEMON (Bartfaden). The long spikes of their 
tubular flowers are very ornamental. 
524—Different Varieties, Mixed. 2 feet.................- 
PHLOX—Perennial Phlox (Perennirender Phiox). 
One of the finest herbaceous perennials for beds or 
mixed borders. 
525—Perennis. Finest colors mixed; 242 feet......... 
PHEASANT-EYE PINK (Feder Nelke). The well- 
known Garden Pink. The flowers are deeply fring- 
ed or feathered, white or pink with dark eye. 
526—Single. Finest colors, mixed _............................ 
52%7—Double. Finest colors. Extra mixed............... 


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10 


Price per Pkt. 


POLYANTHUS—Primula elatior—Hnglish Prim- 
rose (Schluesselblume). 
growing plants, about 8 inches high; well known. 

528—Fine Mixed.....___.. MP RS EL bese BRE EN 

PRIMULA—AURICU LA—Garden Auriculas 
(Aurikein). A garden favorite of great beauty. 
Half-hardy perennial. 

529—English Hybrids. Large Flowering. Finest 
MAME SOLIS. MUNCO s\- tee ee LG das ae ana 


English Primrose, No. 528. 
PRIMULA JAPONICA—This beautiful Primrose 
grows about 134 feet in height, producing from its 
tuft of robust leaves a stem bearing four or five 
separate tiers or whorls of charming flowers: 
each flower being an inch in diameter. 
530—Japonica (Japan Primrose). Finest colors: 
TED TER © OINE: Be Meee in Pie vate ce DR ONES SR ene es aL ee eet 
PYRETHRU M—This family contains the well known 
‘© Golden Feather,’”’ a low growing plant with yel- 
low foliage, for ribbon beds, edgings, etc. 
531—Aureum, Golden-Feathered, Lawn Fever- 
few. Golden foliage; dwarf, compact habit; very 
desirable both for bedding and ribbon gardening ... 


A beautiful class of dwarf ~ 


Auricula, No. 529. 


10 


10 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louzs, Mo. 


Price per Pkt. 


ROSE CAMPION—Agrostema Coronaria (Lichz 
nelke). Exceedingly handsome, free-flowering. 
532—Rose-colored. 1% feet.__.......-.....-..0.2-----4---e_-- 
SWEET ROCKET — Hesperis (Nachtviole). Early 
flowering and free growing. 
533—Purple and White, Mixed. 


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SWEET WILLIAM—Dianthus Barbatus. These 
plants when in full bloom, presenta beautiiul sight, 
and for a fine display are unsurpassed. Blooms 
freely the first season from seed. 


Finest colors...... aa De ee ies & 
Per oz., 40c. 


534—Fine Mixed. 


535—Double flowering. Sweet William. Seed saved 
from asplendid double flowering collection. Finest 


COlOrs, Mixed {Aten Seo es tn See 


VIOLA—Sweet Scented Violet (Veilchen), Well 


Known plant, suitable for edgings, groups, etc. 


536—Odorata. Blue and White mixed. 6inches...... 


SEEDS FOR GREENHOUSE PLANTS. 


small, the seeds offered are obtained from the best collec- 
tions of the European continent, and we recommend them 


The following list contains only such varieties as are 
indispensable to the greenhouses or conservatory, scme of 
which can also be planted out in the garden during the 
summer, to be taken upin autumn and kept in a green- 
Although onr list is 


house or conservatory over winter. 


Calceolaria No. 603. 
603 — Calceolaria Hybrida 


Grandifiora. Flowers large, 
elegant and showy; finest col- 


BUS eMC] oe eke She 25 
605—Centuarea Candidissima. 

A splendid silvery-leaved plant 

for beds, ribbons,vases, baskets 

They Crave} {ead wih oe ee ema 10 


606—Centaurea Gymnocarpa. 
Avery graceful, fine cut, silvery 
gray foliage variety; 1Sin. high 10 


as first-class In every respect. 
Seeds for Greenhouse or Conservatory Plants, 


10 


10 


A collection of eight varieties (our own selection), $1.25 


Centaurea No. 606 
CINNERA RI A—Magnificent 
flowering plants for conserva- 
tories, etc., in the winter and 
spring. The flowers of the 
Grandifiora or Large Flowering 
type, measure 2 inches across, 
are cf white, blue, violet, crim- 

_ son, etc., covering the plant 
“with a sheet of bloom. 1 foot. 
607—Hybrida. Large flower- 
ing, finest colors mixed.....__.. 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Lous, Mo. 75 


Price per Pkt. . 


601—Begonia, Tuberose Rooted. These Begonias 
are of easy culture, and are exceedingly useful in 
producing brilliant masses of coloring on lawns, 
etc., as well as for the decoration of the Conserva- 
tory or Greenhouse, for which purpose no other 
genus is more suitable. Choice varieties mixed...... 1 

602—Cactus. Curious and interesting; magnificent 
flowers of brilliant and striking colors. Finest 
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Begonia, No. 601. Coleus, No. 609. 

61034—Chrysanthemum Indicum., The well known 
Autumn flowers. Choice colors mixed .................... 2 

611—Ferns. Well known and highly appreciated. 
WIMeStevarie tlesemiNe C=». o:. eee aS oe 2 

612—Fuchsia—Ladies’ Ear Drops. Finest single 
ancdcdouble: varieties, MUX Ce aos ee dts 2 


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Gloxinia, No. 614. 


616—Lantana. A fine bedding 
plant; different colors, mixed.....10 

PRIMULA — Chinese Primrose. 
A charming, profuse flowering 
plant, indispensable for winter 
and spring decoration and a uni- 
versal favorite. Our seeds are 
imported from one of the best 
growers in Europe. 


618—PRIMULA—Chin. Fimbri. 


Rubra. Red fringed.............-.... 28 
619—Chinensis Fimbriata Alba. 
Wiihe brim me dirs ee eon sok seen 25 


620—Chinensis Fimbriata. 


Fringed varieties, fine mixed......25 


Chinese Primrose, No. 620. 


Price per Pkt. 
604—Camelia Japonica ti. pl. (Japonicas). Fine 


GO lenge Gee e eee oe I ie Pa ed 25 
608—Clianthus Dampierii. Splendid class of 

plants, with brilliant scarlet, black centered flow- 

Gs; Vierys bea wb ce: en en eee erred ee 20 
609—Coleus. Very popular asa greenhouse as well 

as a bedding plant. Finest varieties mixed... 20 
610—Cyclamen Persicum. Beautiful winter and 

spring blooming plants, sweet scented; fine 

SUYMISC@ CLES Sage SS ee ee hl ee 25 


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Fuchsia, No. 612. Geranium, No. 6153. 


613—Geranium Zonale, Fine colors of this popu- 
-lar and well-known plant, mixed....._............_.......- 1¢ 

614—Gloxinia Hybrida. The very finest and 
CHOICES AV. ATICUTES pe Ce ee ek eae ea 20 

615—Heliotrope. Very popular; fine for pot culture 
and bedding; fragrant, fine mixed........................... 10 


y 


Smilax, No. 622. Vinca, No. 623. 


617—Passiflora Cerulea, or Pas- 
sion Flower. A splendid 
climber with curious flowers...... 10 

ROSES. Well-known. 
621—Bengals, Tea, Hybrid 
Perpetual and Bourbons. 
Hinest: mixeas.. 2: ..:e: teense ee 10 

622 —Smilax (Myrsiphyllum As- 
paragoides). An elegant twiner. 
Used extensively for bouquets 
and floral decorations of every 
GES CEI iO mene. - seeee eee eeenee eee 10 

VINCA. A beautiful Greenhouse 
perennial, but also very useful 
for bedding out doors; much 
liked by florists. 


623—Rosea. Rose and white 
mixed; about 2 feet high..... ..... 10 


Chinese Primrose Piant,. 


Three Packets, 60 cts. 


Three Packets, 25 cts, 


76 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


Summer and Autumn Flowering Bulbs. 


Bulbs will not be forwarded until severe frosts are over. When ordered with seeds early in the sea= 
son, the seeds will be sent at once, and bulbs when weather will permit. 


Gladiolus Bulbs in Mixtures. . 

h Perdoz. Per 100. 

SN) ' White and Light Varieties, Mixed................. eters ace ea 50¢. £3.00 

( NY Striped and Variegated Varieties, Mixed... ........ 50 3.00 
SV) Ox Pink Varieties, Mixed...............0..2-.0-.ceeceeeeee---0-- = Sees ee ...40€. 2.50 
Sua a Red and Scarlet Varieties, Mixed.....................-......25¢. 1.75 
\ wy Yellow Varieties, Mixed 2: 4.220.222. eee 50c. 3.00 
x Scarlet and Pink with White Throats.............................. 50c. 3.00 


Lemoine’s Butterfly Varieties...._.............022.-2-2-.2---2---000-- 50¢. 3.00 
All Colors Mixed : 25¢. 1.75 


If by mail, add 10 cts. per dozen to prepay postage. 

This magnificent family contains hundreds of varieties, comprising all 
imaginable colors, shades and variegations. For cutting they are invaluable, 
the flowers lasting in water a week. They can be planted at any time from 
May to July 15th, and never fail to flower the same season; they grow in any 
garden soil, commence blooming in July, and by successive plantings every 
two weeks, can be had in SS 
flower the entire season. 


Tuberoses. 


The Tuberose is abeau- 
tiful pure white, wax like, 
very sweet scented, dou- 
ble flower, growing on tall 
= stems, each stem bearing 

in arecrs VARIG TEDe AED a dozen or more flowers, 
To obtain flowers early, plant them in pots and keep in a warm place in 
the house; when warm weather transplant to the garden. 


Tall Double Tuberoses. 


Extra Size Bulbs—Three for 10¢c.; per dozen, 30c.; per 100, $2.00. 


Double Pearl Tuberoses. 


Grows only twenty to twenty-four inches high. Flowers are imbri- 


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cated like a double Camelia, very large. SN \; WY Z 4 JN 
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Extra Size Bulbs—Three for 10c.; per dozen, 25c.; per 100, $2.00. 
If wanted to be sent by mail, add 15c. per dozen to prepay postage. 


Elephant Ear—Caladium Esculenta. 


Roots obtainedin the spring 
will make good plants in the 
summer, and in the fall they 
should be taken up and stored 
in the cellar. Leaves three 
feet or more iniength, nearly 
as broad. There is nothing 
so good as the Caladium Ks- 
culenta for a grand bed of 
foliage in the garden or in 
the lawn. 
uy} Good Roots, each, 20c.; per 
dozen, $2.00. 

Extra Large Roots,each,40c. ; 
per dozen, $4.00. 

If by mail, add 5c. respect- 
ively, 10c. per root to prepay 
postage. 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 17 


Japan Lilies. 
~ Our Own Importation. 


The most desirable 
of all lilies for gen- 
eral cultivation. 
They are hardy, 
needing very little 
protection and will 
grow and flower 
without any special 
treatment. 

Lilium Japoni- 
cum Rubrum—Red 
Spotted, Japan Lily, 
strong flowering 
bulbs, each, 25c.; 
per doz., $2.50. 

Lilium Japoni- 
cum Album-White 
Spotted Japan Lily, 
strong flowering 
bulbs; each, 30c.; 
per doz., $3.00. 

Lilium Auratum 
—(The Golden 
Banded Lily of 
Japan). Immense 

z a white flowers, each 
petal marked with a wide gold band and spotted with 
maroon;very free blooming. It is considered by many the 
finest of them all. Strong flowering bulbs; each, 50c,; per 
doz., $3.00. 

If by mail, add at the rate of 40 cents per dozen to 
prepay postage. 


Double Dahlias. 


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The Dahlia is the grandest autumn flower we have. 
Nothing is its equal in any respect in September and 
October. It is in its glory when everything else is faded 
or fading, and surrenders only to the Frost King. Plant 
tubers when the season becomes warm, covering the 


neck three inches. 
out. 

As the Dahlia is a fall flower, there is no need of plant- 
ing before about the beginning of May, or even later. 

Double Dahlias — Assorted colors; each, 20e,; per 
dozen, $2.00 

If by mail add at the rate of 250. per dozen to prepay 


Postage. 


If many shoots start, thin them 


Canna, or Indian Shot. 


The Canna is afine foli- 
age plant, growing from 
three to six feet. The 
leaves are large, glossy 
green, tinted with red, 
purple or brown, and with 
showy spikes of flowers 
in various colors. 

Tall Varieties. Assort- 
ed, per dozen, $1.50 ;eachs 
15ce, 

Mad. Crozy, Marshall 
Valiant, etc. 

Dwarf Large-flowered 
French. In this class of 
Cannas we have some- 
thing of pronounced merit 
for bedding, either inrows 
or large clumps. The foliage is luxuriant and the plants 
dwarf in habit. Their great merit, however, lies in the 
large size and brilliant hues of the flowers, ranging through 
all shades of yellow and orange to the richest crimson, 
scarlet and yermillion; some are also beautifully spotted. 
Assorted, per dozen, $2.00; each, 20c. 

If by mail, 30 cents per dozen, to prepay postage. 


Chinese Pzonies. 


Magnificent hardy herbaceous plants; they thrive in al- 
most any soil or situation. 

They are perfectly hardy, require little or no care, and 
produce larger and finer blooms when well established. 


Double Red, changing to blush, each.......................... 30 
Double Crimson, changing to rose, each....................- 30 
Double Large White, each._._....__-...... 2.2.2.2 .. 40 


Per Dozen, Assorted Colors, $3.00. 


If by mail, add at the rate of 30 cents per dozen to prepay 
postage. 


Madeira Vine Roots. 


The Madeira Vine is a beautiful climber, with thick, 
glossy, light green, almost transparent leaves, and climb— 
ing twenty feet or more and twining any desired form. 
Plant the tuber out of doors in the spring, and it will 
commence to grow atonce. The flowers are white, small, 
inlong racemes. Plantin asunny situation. 

Price, per pound, 25c. 


If wanted to be sent by mail, add 10 cents per pound to 
prepay postage. 


Imported Dutch Bulbs. 


In fall we have a complete 
and well selected assortment 
of Duich Bulbs, our own im- 
portation, direct from the 
best Bulb growers in Hol- 
land, and they are always No. 
1 quality. 


Our assortment consists of 
Hyccinths, Tulips, Crocus, 
Narcissus, Lilies, Crown Im- 
perials, Snowdrops, Anemones, 
etc., efc., all of Which should 
invariably be planted in fall. 

Bulb Catalogues and Price 
List ready in September and 
mailed free to all applicants. 


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Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


“PLANET JR.” GARDEN TOOLS. 


Space will not permit illustrating and describing all of the “‘Planet Jr.” tools, but we will gladly send a fully illustrated 
catalogue to any who desire it: and we can supply promptly anything ordered. ‘Planet Jr.” goods are standard machines 
and the best on the market. Insending your orders to us, you can rely on geiting bottom prices. 


The New “*PLANET JR.” No. 3 Hill Dropping Seed Drill. 


Sows either in Hills or in Continuous Row. 


Until recently there was no such thing as a Hill Dropping Seeder, the most modern Drills sow- 
ing continuously only, but the demand for a machine that could be adjusted to sow in hills was 
very great. This Drill will sow in a continuous row, in the ordinary way, with the 
greatest regularity: butits distinctive feature is that it will drop neatly in hills, 
either four, six, eight, twelve or twenty-iour inches apart. It opens the furrow, 
drops in hills or drills, covers, rolls down and marks the next row, all at one opera- 
tion. The hopper holds three quarts. The wheel is thirteen inches high. It is 
changed ina momentfirom hilldropping to drill work. It 
has a force feed, sows equally well whether the hopper 
is full or contains only a paper of seed, and will not injure 
delicate seeds,such as radish, cabbage, etc., which are 
so oiten peeled or crushed by drills having agitators or 
metal wheels. It is nicely adapted to all conditions of 
land, working especially well in fresh ground or when 
planting on aridge. The plowis adjustable and opens a 
very narrow furrow, which is a great advantage for after 
cultivation. 

This is the first year that this machine has been offered 
widely by the manufacturers of the celebrated line of 
‘*PLANET JR.”’ goods, but the machine has been tested 
thoroughly by careful gardeners and nurserymen during 
the season of 1895 and the manufacturers guarantee it to 
give entire satisfaction. Weight, 40 pounds packed. 


“PLANET JR.” No. 3 
SEED DRILL. 


Net Price, $9.00 


‘s<PLANET JR.”’ THE “ PLANET JR.” No. 2 
Combined Drill. SEED DRILL. 


NEVI. EPRICE, $6.56 


Net Price, $9.00 


——<$—<$S—S— 


‘PLANET JUNIOR” COMBINED 


DRILL and WHEEL HOE “PLANET JUNIOR” No. 2 DRILL. 
Itis, without doubt, the very best Seed Machine made It has the following important advantages: An ad- 
forthe two purposes, and does both well. The cultivat- justable opening plow directly between the carrying 
ing attachments furnished with each Drill are a plow,a wheels, the only position and plan which insure opening 
pair of protecting curved point hoes, aset of three culti- and covering at aregular depth. It is shown in the en- 
yator teeth and a pair ofrakes. All the blades are steel, graving at work. A spring back reservoir, which can be 


accurately and instantly adjusted a hair’s breadth ata 
time to every kind of seed, which it always sows with 
regularity, whether there is much or little in the hopper. 


hardened in oil, tempered and polished. A wrench ac- 
companies each machine, and full directions for use. By 
removing the roller and using the hilling hoes, seed can 
be dropped and covered deeply. | 

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Weight, ; s. 
Weight, packed, 50 pounds. eee ae 


«PLANET JR.” 12-TOOTH HARROW. ~~ 


This tool has rapidly grown into favor with market garden- 
ers and strawberry growers. It is carefully made and finished, 
has a high frame and the chisel shape teeth cut an inch wide 

ach, and may be worn down three inches before that width is 
lessened or the teeth worn out; even then they are cheaply 
replaced. 

The Planet Jr. Scratch Harrow, Cultivator, with Ex- 
pander, Lever Wheel and Pulverizing Attachment, 
complete 72 ee ee SER | SRE See ees: +s S7.00 

Without Pulverizer____. 2k bea a, ee GEO Re a ee ee 6.00 

Without Pulverizer and without Wheel........................... 4.75 


Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Lous, JMJo. 19 


THE “PLANET JUNIOR” DOUBLE 
om WHEEL HOE. 
Weight, 35 bs. Packed, Net Price, $6.00. 


Cultivator, Rake and Plow Combined. 


‘«sPLANET JUNIOR’? DOUBLE WHEEL HOE, Ctl- 
* tivator, Rake and Plow combined, has the invaluable feat- 
ure of tending both sides of the row at once;and inan 
onion field, one man with this hoe can do better and more 
work than six with ordinary hoes. The wheels can be set 
four, seven@or ten inches apart. It has a pair of hoes,a 
pair of plows, two pairs of cultivator teeth, a pair of rakes 
and a pair of leaf lifters, making it capable of every va- 
riety of gardeners’ work. 


THE “FIRE-FLY” SINGLE WHEEL 
HOE. 


Caltivator and Plow Combined. 


NN Weight, 20 Ibs. 
\ \ Net Price, $3.75. 


This convenient tool combines lightness and strength 
with great adjustability. The tools are a pair of admirable 
hoes, a set of three reversible cultivator teeth, and a large, ex- 
cellent garden plow. The whole toolis light and strong. 


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THE “PLANET JUNIOR” 


WHEEL HOE. 


Cultivator, Rake and Plow Cembined. 


SINGLE 


Weight, 25 lbs. Net Price, $4.50. 


The Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake 
and Plow combines lightness, great strength, variety, 
and adjustability of tools. Ithas one pair of garden rakes, 
one pair of long hoes, one set of reversible cultivator teeth, a 
large garden plow and a leaf-guard. 


THE “FIRE-FLY’? WHEEL GAR- 
DEN PLOW. 


Weight, 12 }bs. Net Price, $2.00. 

Makes the care of a vegetable garden a pleasure. It 
takes the place of the plow or cultivator, requiring 
no wide headlands to turn on, and is iavalae pion inj 
all the gardening season. Just the thing inasmall garden. 


THE “PLANET JR.” ALL STEEL HORSE HOES AND CULTIVATORS. 


Complete Illus- 
trated Catalogue 
of Planet Jr. goods 
sent free on appli- 


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steels are five inches wide, and by means of the patent side standards can be turned at any angle desired, or completely 


reversed. This feature is found on the ‘‘Planet Jr.’? Horse Hoe alone. 


“PLANET JR.” 

a \ ALL STEEL HORSE 
\ HOE AND CULTI- 

VATOR COMBINED, 

WITH WHEEL— 

This tool is made entirely 
of iron and steel, except the handles; 
has a patent lever expanding frame 
which can be closed to five inches or 
opened to twenty-four; has a side ad- 
justment for the handles, by which they 
may be setfrom one side to another by 
loosening a single bolt; has a lever 
wheel by which it may be changed to 
any depth in aninstant; and is provided 
with such a variety of adjustable teeth 
as enables itto do all kinds of one-horse 
cultivation. The front two teeth are 
three inches wide, andofaform as is 
best adapted to enter the soil, cut off the 
roots of growing weeds, and turn them 
& upside down, thus preparing for the 
a 2 easy workiug of the rear blades. The 
== ——__ cultivator teeth can be set to work deep 

or shallow, as desired. The patent side 


The rear steel is seven inches wide, and 


designed to fill in the furrows made by the side steels, leaving a finely shaped bed around the plants. The tool is also fur- 
nished with three extra cultivator steels which can be placed oa the three rear standards, thus making it a plain cultivator. 


Itis guaranteed stronger, better made and better finished than anything of the sort on the market. 


The Planet Jr. all Steel Horse Hoe, Cultivator, Lever Expander, with Lever Wheel, 
ce ce << ce 


The Planet Jr. “6 6s 


The Planet Jr. all Steel Cultivator, with Lever Expander 
¢ e ee “se 


The Planet Jr. - 


Net Price. 


Weight, 75 Ibs..........- B7.25 
without Lever Wheel. Weight, 65 lbs. 6.00 
and Plain Wheel. Weight, 60 lbs_.............-....... 25 


without Plain Wheel. Weight, 50 Ibs..................... 4.50 


80 Plant Seed Company, 812 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 


A. } H. Matthews’ Improved Seed Drill — 


It may be used in field or garden, and, 

when in use, it opens the furrow, drops the 
seed evenly and at the required depth, coy- 
ers it, and lightly rolls the earth over the 
seeds (causing them to germinate), and 
marks the next row, all at one operation, 
with great mechanical precision. It is well j 
and thoroughly made, and fully warranted 
to sow, with evenness and regularity, all the 
different varieties of vegetable seeds. It has . 
never been denied that the Matthews has no ; 
P.S. CO.’S PRICE, superior. Has had for years the most ex- 
$7.00. tended sale of any tool of its kind. A special 
feature of this Drillis the Steel Dial Gauge 
and the Shut-Off Attachment. This connects. 
a small slide beneath the hopper by a chain 
and ring along the handle to the hand of the 
operator; by this the dropping of seed can 
be instantly stopped. By dropping the ring 
the seed spout is again opened. 


OLMSTED’S 


RELIABLE 
MOLE TRAP. 


In this we have a usefu? 
trap. Itis so simple in con- 
struction and so safe to han- 
die, that a child may set 16 
with the same facility as a 
grown person. It combines 
allthe good points of traps 

Ma of similar make, and on ac- 
AW count of low price has be- 

\\Y come very popular. 


PRICE, $1.50. 


Express to be paid by the 
Purchaser. 


THE ILLUSTRATION represents the Lat- 
est Improvements in Seed Drills by Mr. A. H. 
Matthews. It will be seen by the cut that the 
fhandles are now bolted to the frame of the ma- 
ehine and can be fixed at any height. 


Cahoon’s Broadcast Hand Seed Sower. 


‘This Broadcast Sower is the best one of its kind in our 
market. The grainis held in a light sheet iron hopper, 
surmounted by a bag which will hold half a bushelof seed. 


The seed is thrown from eight to twenty feet on each side 
of the operator, the heaviest seed being, of course, thrown 
to the greatest distance. With this machine, at a com- 
mon walking gait, you can sow from three tofouracres 
per hour. 
Circular sent with each machine. 
PRICE, BOXED.................. $3.25. 


Hazeltine’s Hand Weeder and Scraper 


One-sixth of Full size. 


A practical Weeder for all purposes, 
Price, 20c.; by mail, 25c. 


«—HHammond’s Slug Shot. —« 
INSECT DESTROYER. 


Express or Freight Charges always to be paid by the purchaser. 


HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT destroys all insects injurious 
to House and Garden Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Vines, Potatoes, Melons, 
Cabbages, Currants and Vegetables and Fruits of all kinds. 


This preparation, though poisonous to insects, does not injure 
wae the foliage in the least, and acts in some measure as a fertilizer to 
EEA fhe plants. 


DIRECTIONS FOR USE—Dust the powder lightly over the i 
infected plants,so as to cover every part of them. &@-One appli- : 
cation is generally sufficient, but if a new brood appears, repeat Sa ni 
the operation at once. Sg rae = ; 
The Duster, . 


"RADE MARK. . For further information, send for our little book on Slug Shot. 
Price per 5 Ibs,, 30c.; 10 Ibs., 50c.; 50 Ibs., $2.25; 100 Ibs., $4.25; bbl., 235 Ibs., loose in bulk, $8.50. 


Implements for the Economical and Effective use of Slug Shot, 


THE DUSTER is for applying Slug Shot. These 
dusters are two sizes, holding half gallon and one gal- 
jon, and are bottomed with very finely perforated 
material. Price, 30 and 45 cents each. 

THE COMPLETE GARDEN BELLOW-—This im- 
plement is intended for use among the roses,shrubs and 
small trees. The tubes are sectional. Youcan getunder ~ 
the leaves, over the leaves, or sideways. Price,$1l.25. — 


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POULTRY SUPPLIES. 


Express or Freight Charges always to be paid by the Purchaser. 


‘sYou can feed for Eggs just as you can for Milk, Beef or Fat 
Pork,’’ and you can get plenty of 


ECCS Amo Aer SEASONS 


To LOSING 


EGG PRODUCER. 


TRADE (THE HEN PERSUADER.) MARK 


This preparation supplies just what nature needs for producing Eggs, Plumage, Grewth and Development, and in 
the exact proportions required. The exactness makes it so much more effective and economical than other preparations 
or home-made mixtures. 

1 lb. Pkg. 212 lb. Pkg. 6 lb. Pkg. 10 lb. Pkg. 25 Ib. Keg. 
25ce, 50c, $1.00 1.50 3.50 
If wanted to be sent by mail, add 18 cents per pound to prepay postage. 


RUST’S HAVENS’ CLIMAX CONDITION POWDER—The only positive preventative 
and cure for Gapesand Poultry Cholera. All who have used Haven’s Climax Condition 
Powder once will have it again. Price, 14 0z. pkg., 25c.; if by mail, 40c.; 32 0z., 50c.; 
if by mail, 85c. Five pound box (equal to six 25c. packages), express charges to be 
paid by purchaser, $1.00. 

The above Havens’ Condition Powder also cures diseases and keeps stock and fowls 
healthy; 1t makes Turkey raising successful; it expels worms from horses, etc., harm- 
lessly ; it gives great and lasting benefit in heaves without the slightest injury; it makes 
hogs thrive and fatten; it has stood the test of years’ use in every state and territory, 


and it is free from every objection, and the good it does is real, lasting and great. 
HAVENS’ ROUP PILLS—For the cure of Roup, Catarrh, Cold and Distemper. 


Price, per box, 25c.; 5 boxes, $1.00, postpaid. 


CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS, for Fowls—Prepared from oyster shells thoroughly 


washed, dried and made sweet. Per 10 lbs., 25c.; 25 lbs., 40c.; 50 lbs., 75c.; 100 lbs., $1.25; per1000 lbs., 10.00, . 


BONE FLOUR FOR CHICKENS, Etc.—Made from carefully selected bone ground to a flour, making a sweet, stimulating 
and highly nutritious food, which fowls and pigs eat greedily, Per 10 lbs., 40c.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., 1.75; 100 lbs., 3.50. 


CRACKED BONE, for Fowls—Made from white selected bone, and reduced to about the fineness of cracked corn. Per 


10 Ibs., 40c ; 25 1b3., $1.00; 50 lbs , 1.75; 100 lbs., 3.50. 


FERTILIZERS. 


PURE BONE MEAL FOR FARM PURPOSES—It will 
take from 200 to 500 pounds to the acre, according to crop. 
Per 10 lbs., 30c.; per 25 lbs., 65c.; per 50 lbs., $1.00; per 
100 lbs., 1.75; per ton (2000 lbs.), 32.00. 


. PERUVIAN GUANO, FIRST QUALITY—The quantity 

applied per acre varies with soils and crops, from 200 to 500 
pounds, but it must always be employed with caution. Per 
10 Ibs., 75e.; per 25 lbs., $1.50; per 50 lbs., 2.50; per 100 
Ibs., 4.50; per ton (2000 lbs.), 75.00. Less than 10 lbs., 
10c. per pound. 


P. S. CO.’S UNIVERSAL FERTILIZER—Is guaranteed 
to be uniform in composition, to contain not less than five 
per cent. of ammonia, four per cent. of actual potash, and 
eight per cent. of soluble phosphoric acid. To give a 
spoonful to each hill of corn requires about 400 Ibs. to the 
acre; wheat, 400 lbs.; rye, 300 lbs. ; oats, 300 Ibs. ; grass, 400 
Ibs. ; potatoes, 400 Ibs.; turnips, 00 lbs. ; roots in drills, 250 
lbs. Garden soil for general crops requires 400 to 600 lbs., 
well mixed, etc. Per 25 lbs., 75e.; per 50 lbs., $1.25; per 
100 lbs., 2.00; per ton (2000 lbs.), 38.00. 


FOR THE GARDEN, FARII AND LAWN, 


Terms: Cash with Order. Freight Charges always to be paid 


by the Purchaser. 


NITRATE OF SODA—%45 to 98 per cent. purity, 1842 to 19l2 
per cent. ammonia. Sow 400 to 500 lbs. to the acre. Per 25 
Ibs., $1.25; per 50 lbs., 2.25; per 100 lbs., 4.00; per ton 
(2000 lbs.), 70.00. 

LAND PLASTER OR GYPSUM—Seems to have aspecific 
effect upon clover, and is useful upon potatoes, grass and 
grain. Per bbl. (about 275 lbs.), $1.75; 5 bbls., 8.50; 10 
bbls., 16.00. 

P.S. CO.’S LAWN FERTILIZER OR LAWN ENRICHER 
—A clean, portable and convenient lawn dressing for New 
or Old Lawns. The quantity required per acre varies 
according to the condition of the lawn, from 800 to 1000 lbs. ; 
for a space of 15 x 20 feet or 300 square feet, a 10 lb. package 
will be sufficient. Per 5 lbs., 25c.; per 10 lbs., 40c.; per 25° 
lbs., 75c.; per 50 lbs., $1.25; per 100 lbs., 2.00; per ton 
(2000 Ibs.), 36.00. 

BOWKER’S FOOD FOR FLOWERS (For House Plants)— 
An excellent fertilizer for house plants. Clean to handle, 
without odor, produces rich, green growth and profusion 
of flowers, if used according to directions which accompany 
each package. Small package (6 oz), 15c., or by mail, 
20c. Large package (14 oz.), enough for twenty plants, 
six months, 25c , or by mail, 40c. 


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