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Gratiot, Ohio, January Ist., 1898.

IND FRIENDS AND PATRONS:

Again I have the pleasure of presenting you my Catalogue
of Standard Seeds for the Spring of 1898; and I wish first of all to
thank you for the kind words and patronage of last year, and trust,
as it has been my aim to please, that I may have your confidence and orders
in the future.

My catalogue is not so elaborate or showy as some you may receive, but if
you will compare the prices you will undoubtedly find the balence in favor of
my modest effort.

If you have not already tried my seeds, please send me a trial order, even
if it is only for a single packet, and be convinced that I can, and do, sell as
cood seed, and as large packets, as the expensive-catalogue firms do, for from
30 to 50 per cent. less money.

PLEASE READ, THEN ORDER.

Remittances may be made at my risk by the
TERMS TRI | ! ' following methods :—Post Office Money Order
» on BROWNSVILLE or ZANESVILLE, OHIO;

Bank Draft; Express Order, or Registered Letter. Postage Stamps, if ones
or twos, and in good condition, accepted for fractional parts of a dollar.
While I always exercise the greatest care to have all seeds
(ll Ap ANT EE pure and reliable in every respect, and that they will grow
» with the proper treatment, and beas represented, in so far
that if they prove otherwise I will refill the order orrefund the money. The
customer, however, must bear in mind that there are so many contingencies
over which I have no control, that I under no circumstances whatever guar-
antee acrop. The safe arrival of all seeds sent by mail guaranteed.
tI WOULD BE PLEASED if customers, on the arrival of ‘their orders,
would report condition of same; also your success with seed, whether good or
bad.
Order early, and be sure to write your NAME AND ADDRESS VERY
PLAINLY; and to all who will send me a few names and addresses of seed buy-
ers I will send some choice vegetable or flower seeds for your trouble.
Awaiting the commands of friends and patrons, both old and new, [{ re-

main, Yours Most Truly,
» W. B. LONGSTRETH,
Gratiot, Licking Co., Ohio. :

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TESTIMONIALS.

Junction Ciry, O., April 21st., 1897. It has a very greet many improvements over the one
We received the seeds in due time and are pleased you sent me last year. Itshows Gow = and ability.
with them. E Mrs. LON. MURDOCK. FRANK H. BATTLES,
STEAM CornErs, O., June 27th., 1897. E1cut Mie, OreEGon, Apr. 8th., 1§97-
The seeds we got from you are growing nice. My Enclosed find money for seeds. I had a very fine
mother is pleased with her garden; everything is doing bed of Sweet Williams from the seed I got from you.
fine. CHARLES MILLER. They would have been two years old this spring, but
last summer the grasshoppers destroyed ‘them all, a-
RALESTON, TENN., O&t., 2nd., 1897. long with my pinks.
The seeds ordered from you did very well, except Mrs. ANDREW ASHBAUGH.
*‘Longstreth’s” early pea. Father said the Alaska bore ‘
more than any pea he ever saw. LANESBORO, Minn., April 29th., 1897.
ARTHUR L. HYNDS. This is my third year that I have ordered seeds from
you, and have always been satisfied with your dealings
RocHEsTER, N. Y., March 11th., 1897. with me. I shall order of you as long as I planta gar-

I received your catalogue for 1897. Many thanks. den. JAMES THOMPSON, Jr.

| can obtain any Agricultural Book or al
Paper published, at Publisher’s price.

Seeds Postpaid by Mail.

The prices quoted on all seeds and bulbs include postage, and safe de-

livery guaranteed.

pense, deduct 10c. per pound and l5c. per quart.

full price must be sent.

If ordered by express or freight, at your risk and ex-

Except on seed by the peck

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BEANS; DWARF OR BUSH.

No. |. Lightning Barly Red Valentine.—
The earliest real good bean known,
immensely productive, pods very
large. If you wish a real early bean
this is what you want, for itis without
doubt the earliest real good bean ev-
ermouered, “Pkt. 86:32 pt, i2¢ci" Pt.
20c.; qt. 35c.; peck 90c: >

No. 2. White Valentine.—This bean is
remarkable for its round, smooth,
meaty pods, and for remaining in a
fine cooking condition longer than
almost any green-podded bean. Near-
ly as early as the Lightning Valen-
tine. The beans when ripe are a
pure creamy white color and are very
handsome. Excellent for winter use.

Pkt.oc:, 4 pt. 12c.: pt. 20cis qt, ‘Sac.

No. 3. Dwarf White Navy.—The most
valuable variety and the heaviest
yielding bean known, growing 18 to
24 inches highand branching out in
all directions and bearing an abun-
dance of well-filled pods. Immensely
productive. The beans are small,
pure white, cook quickly and have a
very fine flavor. Medium early. Sure

to give satisfaction. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt.
10c.; pt. 18c.: qt. 35c.; peck 90c.

No. 4._ White Navy.—Standard var-
iety. Very productive. Excellent
either to shell green or to use in a

dryistate: Pkt. 5c-;) 4, pt... 10c.; pt.
Ici gt. soe:
No. 5. White Marrow.—A_ standard

variety for field culture. Very early;
immensely productive, and of the
very finest quality, either in a green
or dry condition. Seeds white, near-
ly round, and always command the

- very highest price in the market asa

dry bean. Pkt. 5c.;4 pt. 10c.; pt. 18c.;
qt. 35c.; peck 85c.

No. 6. _Henderson’s Bush Lima.—Pop-
ular variety. Valuable on account ot
its extreme earliness and wonderful
productiveness, continuing to grow
and set pods until killed by frost.
Vines are without runners; leaves
small, bright green and Lima-like.
Pods short, flat, and contain from
three to five beans, which are of very
delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 12c.;
pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.

BEANS; POLE. OR RUNNING.

No. 7. King of the Golden Lima.—Vig-
orous grower, bearing large pods
from five to eight incheslong. Beans
large, richin flavor. Set early and

continue to bear until stopped by
droet. Pktjoc.: 4 pt: 12c.: pt. 226.9. et.
38c.

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BEETS.

No. & arly Blood Turnip,—The

standard early variety; blood red,

' turnip shaped, with small topand tap

root, smooth, very tender and good
for early use, and if planted later it
will make an excellent beet for win-

ter use. . Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; 4 1b. 20c.

No. 9. Eclipse.—Grows very smooth,
small top, dark crimson color and
quite early, 7-Plety be.sror 8c.9 (2 2b.
20c.

CO Longstreth’s Seed Catalog. —_—
Don’t Fail to Order a Tuberose Bulb.

CABBAGE.

No. 10. Early Jersey Wakefield—Un- |
doubtedly among the best, IF NOT |
THE BEST, early cabbage in the world. |
It is always of good size, very early |

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and solid and has but few outside
leaves. A reliable header and SURE
TO GIVE SATISFACTION. Pkt. 5c.: 02.
1dc.

No. Il. Late Flat Dutch.—An excel- |
lent winter variety producing large,
flat, round heads, very solid. The |
quality is very fine, and the flavor ex- i G ¢
cellent.: PKtNoci:'oz. be. = ee

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No. 12. Sure-tead.—This very popu- | SURE-HEAD.
lar variety is rightly named ‘‘Sure- | are remarkably uniform, very hard

large, round, flattened heads of the | narily weighs from ten to fifteen
Flat Dutch type. IT Is ALL HEAD | poundseach. An excellent keeper,
AND ALWAYS SURE TO HEAD, even | and one of the best varieties of Cab-
when other varieties fail. The heads | bagesinthe world. Pkt. dc.: oz. 20c.

CARROT.

No.13. Early Scarlet Horn.—One of
the most%popular varieties. Quite
early, of a beautiful orange color,

CELERY.

No. 14. Golden Self-Blanching.—THis | crisp, of a delicious flavor. Pkt. dc.

is undoubtedly the best celery for | No, 15, White Plume.—Self blanch-
general use, requires but little bank- ing to a great extent: early, crisp
ing up to blanch it. Itis quite early, | andtender. Pkt. 5c.

SWEET CORN.

No. 16. Early Gory, or FIRST OF ALL. | eight rowed, large grains, very
—Grows about five feet high and usu- | sweet and delicious. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt.
ally has two ears on a stalk. Ears | 10c.; pt. 16c.; qt. 28c.

six to eight inches long, white cob,

Head.” It never fails to produce and firm, fine in texture, and ordi-
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flesh fine grained anddelicious. Pkt.
3c.; 2 pkts. dc.

CUCUMBERS.

No. 17. Japanese Glimbing.— This ; are of a fine, lovely green color,
great: novelty was introduced from | about a foot in length. FLESH
Japan a few years ago and has met | THICK AND FIRM, PURE WHITE,
with enormous sale. The vines are | TENDERAND DELICIOUS; NEVER
strong and vigorous growers, attain- |. BITTER, and exceedingly fine for
ing nearly twice the length of other | pickling when small, as well as for
ordinary varieties, andclimbreadily. | slicing whenlarger. The vinesnever
They may be grown on fences, poles | mildew and the fruit being raised
or trellises, thus saving much valua- | above ground is always free from in-
ble space in small gardens. Thefruit sects, rot or rust. The vines when

All Inquir

ies Welcomed.
Order To-Day. CD

picked freely will continue bearing
during the entire season, AND ONE
HILL HAS BEEN KNOWN TO
KEEP A GOOD FAMILY SUPPLIED
WITH THIS DELICIOUS VEGETA-
BLE ALL SUMMER! Be sure and
order at least’ a, packet: Pkt. 10c.;
oz. 15c.; + tb. 40c.

No. 18. White Snow.—Introduced 3

years ago by a Wisconsin seed firm,

WHITE SNOW.
and it has completely captured the
hearts of thousands upon thousands

of cucumber growers. Every planter
praises it. Every lady who graces

‘her table therewith once would not

get along without it. It is undoubt-
edly the handsomest WHITE CUCUM-
BER IN THE WORLD. The vines are
quite vigorous in growth, bearing an
immense yield of beautiful cucum-
bers, which are large in size and al-
ways of a PURE WAXEN WHITE COLOR,
and extremely attractive. The flesh
is solid, pure white, exceedingly
Grispvand: tender, .-Pkt, 5c:30z. 1loe%:

4 th. 40c.

No. 19. Gool And Grisp.—This variety
is claimed to be THE EARLIEST AND
MOST PROLIFIC OF ALL PICKLING CU-
CUMBERS. The vines are exceedingly
productive, bearing the entire sea-
son. The cucumbers are of a dark
green color. Very crisp and tender.
Elst Ci O70 0G.- al0. oc:

No. 20. Long Green.—An_ old stand-
by. Excellent quality. Fruit long;
dark green; crisp and tender. Pkt.
DCNOZy Sela do aoe us

No. 21, White Viena——Flesh white
and tender, (before full growth); ex-

KOHL. RABI.

| cellent for table use.. Pkt. dc.

LETTUCE.

No. 22. LONGSTRETH’S EARLIEST.
—Now, [ think I know a thing or two
about Lettuce, and I think I am per-
fectly safe when I say this is the
earliest Lettuce in the world, and if
any seedsman has an earlier Lettuce
just let him prove it, if he can. This
Lettuce which I take pleasure in of-
fering to my customers for the first
time is indeed a remarkable Lettuce.
It grows quickly, is of a beautiful
color and shape, and will produce a
crop of Lettuce quicker than any
other variety that I know of. It is
the Lettuce for the early crop; it is
the Lettuce for the general crop; in-
deed, it is unsurpassed all the time.
It originated in Germany, and was
pronounced to be the earliest Let-
tuce grown in the Empire. It was
then introduced into our beloved
country, and has been pronounced by
all market gardeners as the earliest
ever seen. It formsa fair size head
and is exceedingly crisp, sweet and
peader, . Pit. 10c.- oz. 20c.

No. 23. New York Market.—Standard
variety; forms very large, solid heads,
often 12 to 16 inches in diameter and
weighing from three to four pounds.
It isthe most crisp and tender let-
tuce, I eversaw, and’ of excellent
flavor and entirely free from bitter-
ness. Pkt. 5c.; oz. dc:

No. 24. Longstreth’s Prize Hhead.—An
excellent variety. Heads large, solid
and tender, blanching perfectly.
Orly and buttery in texture and of
delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c.; oz. llc.

No. 24. Salamander.—An excellent
summer variety ; forms medium size
heads. Pkt.'5c.; oz. 10c. ’

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LINO. 2260

Tip-Top.—This excellent |

variety undoubtedly stands at the :

very TIP TOP for Quality, Productiv-
ness and Large Size. Sweet, jucy,
fine Jflavor: firm but not hard, and
eatible to the very outside coating.

Longstreth’s Bargain Catalog.
| Handle No Commission Seeds.

MUSK MELONS.

Pkt 5c.;:02. Seis 4th, 22e:

No. 27. Princess,—Handsome in ap-
pearence, wonderful weight and
thick flesh, which is of a rich salmon
color, sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5c.;
Q@z.6c:: 7 Ib./22c.

. WATER MELON.

No. 28. Sweet Heart.-EARLY, LARGE | Pkt. dc.: 0z. 10c.; + -ih: Zc;

AND HANDSOME. Vines productive, |

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fruit oval, very heavy rind thin but |

firm, uniformly mottled light and
dark green, fiesh bright red, firm and
solid but very melting and sweet.

No. 29. Ice Gream.—An excellent
variety for home use. Very early,
medium size, oblong, light green skin,
flesh very sweet, melting and deli-
cigus.+ Pkt. 5¢.:°0z7 869 i. 2ue:

MUSTARD.

No. 30.

Black or Brown.—Excellent | for salads.

PEt Sc;

ONIONS.

No. 31. MIGHIGAN GLOBE DANVERS.

—THE FINEST SHAPED, BEST AND
LARGEST CROPPER OF ANY YELLOW
ONION IN THE WORLD.

The bulbs are large, globe-shaped,
with very small necks, of a rich or-
ange yellow color, enormous yielder,
and a splendid keeper. I would say
to my friends that if you want a
choice strain of Yellow Globe onions
this is the variety you want. Pkt.
5c.: oz. 12c.; 4 tb. 32c.

No. 32. Yellow Globe Danvers.—One
of the most popular onions grown.
Early, globe-shaped bulbs, small
neck, flesh white, fine grained and
mild in flavor. Very productive.
Plct. 56.5704 Gs 241i. dec:

No. 33. Large Red Wethersfield.—
The most popular red onion grown.
Fine form, skin purplish red, flesh
white, immensely productive. An ex-
cellent-keeper. ~ Pkt. 5c.; -ozsiieee
lb. 30c.

PARSNIP. | ;

No. 34. Hollow Grown.—The best
variety for general use, roots white,

smooth and sugary, of excellent
flavor. Pkt. 3c.; two pkts. 5c.; oz. 8c.

PARSLEY.

No. 35:

tensively used flavoring soups, stews,

Plain and Double Mixed.—Ex-

| and garnishing. Pkt. 5c.

PEAS.

No. 36. Early Alaska, OR EARLIEST
oF ALL.—The earliest REAL GOOD
pea in the world. Away ahead of
many so-called early peas, AND TEN

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PER CENT. MORE PRODUCTIVE.
generally fit for use in 35 to 40 days
from planting. Vines about 24 feet
high, loaded with large, dark green

it is

A ee ors

“pods, well filled with smooth, dark

| green peas, of most superior flavor,

sweet and luscious. It is so uniform

| in ripening that nearly the whole

crop can be picked at the first pick-
‘ing, Its three great points are: Ex-
TREME EARLINESS, GREAT PRODUC-
“TIVENESS AND EXCELLENT QUALITY.
It is the pea for the market garden-

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~ No. 38. GOLDEN QUEEN.—One of
the largest, handsomest, and most
productive perfect shaped peppers
‘in cultivation. Fruits 6 to 10 inches
long and 4 to 5 inches through. In
color they are a bright, waxy, golden

Peas, Earliest of All, ‘“Alaska.’’

{ See My Flower Seed List.

ea

er. It is the pea for the home garden.
Phttoees ses lOc spt, 1S8c.%. git. 3de.%
peck $1.

No. 37. Telephoné.—This is without
doubt the best late variety grown.
Vines about four feet high, very pro-
ductive; peas large and of the most
delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 10c.;
pt, [sees qt Spe;

PEPPER,

yellow and of the mildest flavor. Pkt.
5c.

No. 39. Long Red Gayenne.—A small,
pointed, slim pod variety. Strong
and pungent. Pkt. dc.

if Enormously productive,
It grows uniformly toa diameter of

No. 41. Early Bird.—In offering this
new radish I can truly say it is the

offering the earliest real good radish
in the world. IF ANY SEEDSMAN SAYS
HE HAS AN
THE EARLY BIRD JUST LET HIM
PROVE IT, IF HE CAN.
_ The Early Bird is a rich scarlet col-
or, globe-shape, remarkably sweet,
tender, jucy and luscious. The tops
are very small. Itisequally valuable
for forcing or the open ground. It
_ has been grown fit for use in 16 days.
Don’t fail toorder at least a packet.

Pkt. 10c.; 02. 15c.
No. 42.

FRENCH BREAKFAST.

EARLIER RADISH THAN |

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Mearliest radish I ever raised, and |
think lam safeinsaying that I am |

PUMPKIN.

10 to lZinches. A beautiful golden
yellow color. Very finely and closely
netted. A numberone keeper. Pkt.

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RADISH.

standard variety, of quick growth,
crisp andtender. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.:; 4
tb. 20c.

No. 43. Ghartiers.—A large crimson
colored variety, shading to pure white
at the top. Crisp and tender. Pkt.
4c.; oz. 8c.; tib. 20c.

No. 44. Early Newcom.—The earliest
and largest half long radish ‘known.
Quality very superior, and will hold
its fine eating condition for a long
eAMe WK 46.407: 0c tins 2c:

No. 45. White Strawsburg.—One of
the best long summer sorts. Roots
long and handsome, both skin and
flesh pure white, flesh brittle and
fenders (Pkt soe: *02> 8e.22 ib. ZC:

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See our Klondyke
Offer of Seeds on
N 3rd. page of Cover.

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Try Our Beautiful Flowers.
The Ladies Love Flowers.

SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE OYSTER.

No. 46, Mammoth Sandwich Island.—

Produces roots much larger than the

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old varieties. White in color, ten-
der and delicious. Pkt. dc.

TOMATOES.

No. 47. BUGKEYE STATE.—Is a very

No. 53. Brinton’s Best.—Fruit quite

large smooth tomato, and is un- | large, of a deep red color, medium

questionably the heaviest yielder
known. The tomatoes are bourn in

immense clusters of four to eight,
and occasionally ten, large fruits on
a single cluster, and a well-grown
vine presents a magnificent appear-
ence, being heavily loaded with this
immense fruit. The tomatoes are
solid, a beautiful purple red color,
very large and smooth and excellent
favor... Pkt: 66.5 07: 18c-

No. 48. Imperial.—Quite early, good
size, smooth, second to none in pro-
ductiveness. Vines very vigorous and
produce wonderfully, until killed by
frost. The fruit is solid, an excel-
lent keeper, ripens well up to the
stem. Pkt. 5c.; 02. 18c.

No. 49. Liberty Bell—Large, round,
bright red in color, ripens well up to
the stem, quality VERY FINE, im-
mensely productive, flesh solid, good
keeper. Pkt. 5c.; 4 0z. 12c.

No. 50. Livingston’s Favorite.—ONE
OF THE LARGEST PERFECT SMOOTH
TOMATOES IN CULTIVATION, ripens
early and evenly, dark red in color,

vines very vigorous and immensely | jt, golden name, and that it will at

productive. Pkt. 5c.; 40z. 12c.

No. 5l.
earliest in cultivation.
productive, producing medium-sized
fruit of a dark red color with a pur-
pleish tinge. Pkt. oc.

No. 52. Gumberland Red.—Fruit large

Barly ficme.—Among the

Vines .very _| ; cae Se:
+ | flavor, and its large yielding qualiti-

early, ripens evenly, smooth, quality
excellent, vines vigorous and pro-
ductive. Pkt. 5c:

No. 54. Beautu.—Very large,smooth.
solid, purple color, keeps well, vigor-
ous grower, productive. medium —
early. Pkt. 5c.; 4.07; 42¢.

No. 55. _ Roual Red.—Vines very pro-
ductive, fruit is very large in size:
deep red. A FIRSTCLASS TOMATO IN
EVERY RESPECT, perfectly smooth.
Nothing that goes to make up a good
tomato is lacking in the ROYAL RED.
Everybody is attracted by its VIVID
RED COLOR, LARGE SIZE, IMMENSE
PRODUCTIVENESS AND EXTREMELY
HANDSOME APPEARENCE. I honestly
believe the Royal Red was the hand-
somest tomato and the largest yield-
er of any variety I growed last sea-
son. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. 15c.; 02. 25c.

No. 56. Atlantic Prize.—Vines rather
small but immensely productive, pro-
ducing very large fruits for an ex-
treme early tomato, bright red in >
color and of superior flavor. Pkt.
dC.

NO. 57. LONGSTRETH’S

IMPROVED GOLDEN GLORY.

I now take pleasure in offering to
my friends what I believe to be the
FINEST YELLOW TOMATOIN THE
WORLD. Iam sure that this varie-
ty will do credit in every respect to ~

once leap into popularity,-for 1 can
truthfully say that its excellent qual-
ity, its very fine grain, its luscious

es are far ahead of any other yellow

- tomato I ever tried to raise.

If you

| want a BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN YEL-

and solid, fine quality. vines very |
Large Pkt. only 10c.:4 0z. 20c.: oz. 30c.

productive. Pkt. 5c.

LOW TOMATO you must buy LONG-
STRETH’S GOLDEN GLORY seed.

Gratiot, Ohio, is Our Home. '
Vegetable and Flower Seeds, ICS

No. 58. Longstreth’s Mixed.—Read | of tomatoes you will have if you buy
the description of the above named | a packet of my Mixed Tomato Seed.
varieties and you will have a pretty | Pkt.5c. ;
good idea of oe beautiful assortment .

TURNIP.

No. 59. Purple Top White Globe.—One

of the best varieties grown for gen-
eral use. Very productive, large

size, elobe-shape bulbs with red or
purple top, flesh pure white, crisp
and tender. Pkt. RE 8c.; 4 tb. 18c.

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The Vegetable Morrow is a member of the pein family, and
should be cultivated the same as pumpkins. After considerable dif-
ficulty I obtained a few seeds last spring: direct from Cork, Ireland,
and have a limited supply of seeds of this entirely new vegetable. for
my friends and customers. It makes far better flavored pies than any
pumpkin pie I ever ate.
PKT. ONLY 10c., WORTH 2

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FIELD CORN.

No. 6l. Improved Leaming.— Medium | yellow grains. Immense yielder and
height, ears large and handsome, set | easy toripen. Pkt, dc.: pt. ldc.: qt.
low down, wenerally two ears on each | 25c.

stalk, small red cob with deep square

ONION SETS.

No. 62. To have green onions | a Ow Bostom Sets, + pt. 8c.; pt. ldc.:
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NTATAQAYAZAZAYAYs

VAY,

much earlier than they can be grown
- from the seed itis necessary to put

out a bed of onion sets, and to every

person who is fond of green onions

who are'unable to get the sets nearer

home I will send them by mail at
‘prices quoted below:

Red Bottom Sets, 2 pt. 8c.: pt. loc.; qt.

If meaeeed by express with other
goods at your expense, qt. 15c.

POTATO.

No. 63. | EARLY MIGHIGAN.—UN-

DOUBTEDLY THE LARGEST YIELDING, FINesT QUALITY

Exrra Earty Potato Ever Inrropucep. No praise

is too strong for the Early Michigan Potato. It is a-
a bout one week earlier than the Early Ohio, of far bet-

in America that can approach its delicate flavor.
Order early as my supply is limited.
Pound, by mail, 25c. By express at your expense,
with other seeds, etc., 15c.; I to assume no risk of
freezing in either case if ordered sent during cold

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eS, ter quality, and under the same conditions will out- weather.
is snow white, and whether boiled or baked always has

the same fine table qualities, always cooking dry and

* z yield itthree toone. Tubers oblong in shape. Flesh |
floury, and it is very doubtful if there 1s another potato |

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I am satisfied that my customers will find that the following list

can be relied upon, and are sure to give satisfaction if properly cared for.

NOTE.—Annuals bloom the first year from seed and then perish.

Peren-

nials generally do not bloom till the second year, and then live and bloom for

a number of years.
Annual. H. P., Hardy Perennial.

H. A. stands for Hardy Annual.
H. H. P., Half Hardy Perennial.

H. H. A., Half Hardy

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No. 64. BALSM, oR TOUCH-ME-
Nots. H. H. A.—This is truly a won-
derful pretty summer flower, produc-
ing masses of the most exquisite
lovely brilliant colored flowers in
great profusion. (My bed of Balsms
was admired by all visitors last sum-
mer). They prefer a rich, sandy soil,
and must be well watered, and are
much improved by transplanting two
or three times. ‘‘Imperial Mixed.”
Bk. 106

NGy bo sCANNA.: H. H.’ P.—This
is an exceedingly ornamental plant,
and imparts a tropical appearence

to any garden. Soak the seed 12 to
24 hours in warm water before plant-
ing, or better yet, file a hole just
through the shell. Pkt. dc.

No. 66. CALENDULA, ‘‘METEOR.”
H. A.—A very free-flowering plant,
flowers light golden yellow. Grows
freely in almost any soil. Pkt. 5c.

No. 67. CHRYSANTHEUM, Fine
Mixed. H. A.—Entirely distinct
from the autumn varieties, blooming
all summer and making a gorgeous
display in flower garden. Pkt. 5c.

No. 68.
Quite easily grown. One of the most
showy and brilliant annuals. Oftener
they are transplanted the larger and

| in any good soil.

COXCOMB. H. H. A.—

more beautiful they grow. Pkt. 5c.

No. 69. COLUMBINKE. H. P.—
Easily cultivated and when once es-
tablished will furnish a magnificent
display of flowers every spring. Pkt.
Dg

No. 70. ‘CALLIOPSIS, ‘‘GOLDEN
WAVE.” H. A.—A bed of this ex-
quisite pretty yellow flowers nodding
in the wind is truly a wave of gold,
as each plant produces during the
summer hundreds of bright. golden
yellow flowers nearly two. inches
across. Fine for boquets, and should
be cut freely, as by so doing they will
bloom much:longer. Sow early and
thin to six inches apart. Easy to
grow asa weed. Pkt. 5c. —

No. 71. FEVERFEW. .H. A.-Very
pretty and neat, small oS flower.
Pkt. 5c.

No. 72.. FOUR O’CLOCK, Superb
Mixed. H. A.—Very. pretty. ~ The
plant is bushy, two feet high and
bears hundreds of funnel-shaped
flowers, white, red, and striped col-
ors, during the summer. Will grow
Pkt. 5c.

No! 73. HOLLY-HOCK: H, A.—
The old-fashioned variety. Very
pretty. Mixed colors. Pkt. 4c.

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No. 74. MARIGOLD, “AFRICAN
DOUBLE.” H. A.—Superb plant, ele-
gant and graceful, foliage very pret-
ty. Every plant is covered with mag-
nificent double flowers of a beautiful
rich dark or light yellow color. I
had many specimens last summer
more than three inches in diameter.
Pkt. dc.

No. 75. MIGNONETTE, ‘‘IMPERI-
AL MIXED.” H. A.—A well-known ex-
quisite flower. very fragrant. No
garden is complete without its bed of

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MIGNONETTE.
Mignonette. No boquet finished with-

out a sprig of this sweet-smelling |

flower. ITISSO FRAGRANT THAT THE
WHOLE ATMOSPHERE AROUND IS PER-
FUMED. Pkt. dc.

No. 76. MORNING GLORY. H. A.
—Handsome, showy climber of easy
culture. Pkt. dc.

No. 77. NASTURTIUM, DWARF.
H. A.—Constantly in bloom and the
more they are picked the more they
bloom. No garden is complete with-
out a bed of Nasturtiums. Pkt. dc.

No. 78. PHLOX DRUMMONDI. H.
A.-For a great variety and brilliancy
of colors, duration of bloom, value
for cut flowers and easy culture
nothing can compare with the Phlox.
Piet. 5c.

No: 79. - RICINUS.. _E. (BS Ale
tall-srowing plant with very orna-

mental foliage. Pkt. dc.
No. 80. POPPY, ‘‘LONGSTRETH’S
Mrxmep.” ~H, A. —Very pretty plants.

Flowers large and beautiful. Will
grow in any garden soil, flowering in
great profusion all summer if the
seed is sown early in the spring.
Don’t transplant, as they will die
nearly every time. Pkt. 10c.

No. 81. SWEET PEAS, ‘‘BLANCHE
FERRY.” H. A.—Dwarf habit, pro-
ducing a great abundance of bloom
earlier than any other variety.
Fowers exceedingly pretty and
sweet; wings nearly white; standards
bright pink. Pkt.,5c.; oz 10G- 4 Ube
20c.

No. 82. SWEET PEAS, ‘‘BLUSHING
BEAUTY.”—Very exquisite flowers. A
beautiful, soft, delicate, pink color.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; ¢ th. 20c.

KSCULTURE. Sow seed quite early
in rather rich ground, in trenches’
about six inches deep, and cover two
inches at time of sowing, and when
plants are five inches high fill up the
trench. As fast at the flowers begin
to fade they should be cut, for if the
plants are allowed to form seed-pods
they will soon stop blooming.

No. 88. SWEET WILLIAM.—H. P.
A great favorite: producing flowers
in great abundance, in many bril-
liant colors. Pkt. dc.

SFLOWBERING BULBS

No. 84, GLADIOLUS,—Is one of the
most popular summer-fiowering bulbs.
Has brilliant spikes of flowers, em-
bracing nearly every shade of color,
and some of them are marvelously
beautiful. Sure to give satisfaction.
Each dc.;4 doz. 25c.; doz. 40c.

No. 85. TUBEROSE.—The Tuberose

is a beautiful wax-like flower, and so
fragrant that they perfume the
whole atmosphere for quite adistance
around. The bloom is a very rich,
creamy white, growing on a stem
about 24 or 3 feet high, each stem
bearing one to three dozen flowers.
Don’t fail to order some Tuberose
bulbs. Each 5c.; 4 doz. 28c.; doz, 50c.

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FPeriods for Sow ing Seeds,
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/ Onion Sets.

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Ist. Period.—The blooming of the Peach.........

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Cabbage.
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