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Stores 922-924 Market St.
NEXT TO POST OFFICE.
Established 1828— 73 Years.
Incorporated 1895.
Philadelphia, U. $. A., January 1, 1901
No COUNTRY HOME can be complete without a vegetable garden, for no matter how
perfect the surroundings may be, a garden is greater importance, as it is the source
from which the table is supplied with the most wholesome food. True, vegetables
can readily be purchased, but there is a vast difference between those fresh from the garden
and those from markets or stores, which are generally wilted or half decayed from long
keeping; the great advantage gained in having your own garden is therefore apparent to all,
but a successful and profitable one cannot be had
without some knowledge of sowing and cultiva-
tion, and an early garden is always more profit-
able than a late one. It must have proper
attention at the proper time. Commence early
in the season, put your garden in order, so you
can begin sowing as soon as the soil becomes
mellowed; then the various crops will be thor-
oughly established before warm weather; bear
in mind, however, that weeds must be kept
down, the soil well cultivated, watered or irriga-
ted in dry weather and insects destroyed; these
are very essential requirements. But the most
important feature is to secure good seeds, for no
matter how much care and attention are given
to the preparation of the soil and fertilizing, if
defective seeds are sown, the garden must prove
a failure, which we all naturally understand, yet
how few there are who give this important sub-
j ect the slightest consideration . When we assert
that over half the seeds that are annually sold
and planted are worthless, either from old age
or spurious stocks, it is no exaggeration ; seeds
in packets left at the country stores to be sold
on commission are generally of this stamp, as
they are sent out year after year, and there is
little or no vitality left in them when sold;
should they ever grow, the crops will be found
inferior, because the seeds they use for this pur-
pose are of the very cheapest and poorest quality.
Besides commissioned seeds in packets, there is
another great enemy of the garden, and that is
“ Cheap Seeds Sold in Bulk,” which are always
defective from some cause : they may be old,
spurious, or cullins from a crop. If Tomato,
it is generally seed from a canning factory,
where all varieties are mixed; if a Melon, Cu-
cumber, etc., they maybe from a crop of which
all salable fruit had been marketed; always
bear in mind it is the same with seeds as with
all other merchandise, unsalable goods have to
be reduced in price to sell them ; if the vitality
or purity of seeds could be distinguished by their
appearance, failures in gardening would seldom
occur.
The house of Buist was established in 1828,
now 73 years since, and the system pursued
is the production of seeds from selected seed
stocks, that is, when the crops are in perfection, to select from each, the most perfect
specimens of fruit, the seeds from which are sown by us the following season to produce
those we supply to our customers; a method of this kind, continued for so many years, has
resulted in Buist’s Garden Seeds establishing a world-wide reputation for purity and fine
quality; if you have never tried them, it will be greatly to your interest to do so this season,
as there could be nothing finer for purity or strong germination.
SEED FARMS:
R08EDALE, WATERFORD,
MORRISYILLE.
Stores, 922-924 Market St.
(Next to Post-Office.)
Warehouses, Lombard St.
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BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
This is the ... .
T3d Year for
Ruist’s garden Seeds
The growing of Buist’s Garden Seeds was commenced by the father of the present pro-
prietor in 1828. During this long period our greatest effort has been in establishing a
reputation for their Purity, Quality and Sure Germination. How far we have been suc-
cessful in accomplishing this, we have only to refer to the great success of our house
and the extended trade we have secured for our seeds from almost every part of the civilized
world. We know that there could be no finer Seeds produced than are supplied by us, as
they are exclusively of our own growth on our Seed farms, or on the farms of our private
growers, and raised from the Choicest Selected Stocks. Our Seeds will always be found of
the finest quality, purest strain and of the strongest germination.
The great advantage, therefore, that we possess over seedsmen who are obliged to pur-
chase their supplies is very great, as neither the age or purity of Seeds can ever be distin-
guished by their appearance, which will account in a great measure for so many unsatisfac-
tory Seeds being annually sold.
Our Special Offer this Season,^^^
Premiums on Purchases of Garden and Flower Seeds
What $1.00 to $10.00 will purchase of Seeds in Packets, Ozs. and Quarter-Lbs.
MAILED FREE AND SAFE DEUVERY GUARANTEED
For
For
For
For
For
For
For
For
For
For
ONE DOLLAR — you may select |1.25 worth in Packets, Ounces and Quarter Pounds
TWO DOLLARS “ “ 2.50
THREE “ “ ‘ 3.75
FOUR “ “ “ 5.00
FIVE “ “ “ 6.25
SIX “ “ “ 7.50
SEVEN “ “ “ 8.75
EIGHT “ “ “ 10.00
NINE “ “ “ 11.25
TEN “ “ “ 12.50
Our Special Prices for Seeds in Packets.
All varieties of our Seeds are put up in both five and ten-cent packets, and as there are
many who purchase in this way, we sell them at the following special low prices, mail them
free, and guarantee their safe delivery. Selections can be made by the purchaser.
FOR THE FIVE-CENT PACKETS
FOR THE TEN-CENT PACKETS
25 Packets for ^1.00
50 “ 1.88
100 “ 3.50
200 “ 6.50
500 “ 15.00
15 Packets for $ 1.00
50 “ 3.25
100 “ 6.38
200 “ 12.50
500 “ 30.00
Wholesale Prices to Market Gardeners, Institutions and all other
Large Purchasers of Seeds.
If you purchase seeds largely or grow Vegetables for market, send for our Market Gar-
dener’s Quarterly which gives our wholesale prices to which you are entitled.
We Mail Seeds Postage Paid.
Seeds in packets, ounces and quarter-pounds are mailed by us free of postage. Half-
pounds, pints and quarts, the postage must be added to prices quoted at the rate of eight
cents per pound and sixteen cents per quart. We have also special low rates with all Ex-
press Companies.
OUR SYSTEM OF CONDUCTING BUSINESS is to give satisfaction to our customers, which
we always guarantee.
ROBERT BUIST COMPANY.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
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Monthly Calendar of Operations
FOR THE
VEGETABLE GARDEN.
Vegetable gardening for the North in monthly operations cannot be accurately given, but
the active months in this department are March, April, May, August and September. We
therefore merely suggest hints of cropping and about the period they should be attended to
in latitudes of the Middle States. By observing the condition of the climate and season in
the different States, the time for planting can readily be determined.
There are several points, however, which must be held strictly in view to insure success.
1st. Sow reliable seed from a reliable house; always avoid commissioned seeds, as they
are like the quack medicines of the country — worthless, accomplishing nothing but poor
results and disappointment to those who use them. They are generally either old with age,
or greatly adulterated, to reduce their cost. It should always be remembered that the suc-
cess of your garden depends almost entirely upon the purity and growth of the seeds sown.
If you have not been successful in obtaining Reliable Seeds, then try those grown by us,
they have a world-wide reputation, and especially so in the Eastern, Western and Southern
States; the cultivation and improvement of varieties adapted to those sections is made a
specialty by devoting a portion of our extensive farms exclusively to the growth of such
varieties. Personal attention is given to the purity of every crop grown, and the growth of
each variety is thoroughly tested before being sold; we therefore guarantee our Seeds in a
favorable season to prove entirely satisfactory. If you desire that your gardening operations
should prove both a success and a pleasure, then Airways Sow Buist’s Seeds; if you have
favorable weather after sowing, we guarantee they will not only grow, but produce vegetables
of the very finest quality, but order them direct from our house, which will insure you
receiving our new crop, besides, we also guarantee the safe arrival of all orders. Remittance
can be made by post-office order or draft.
They have been Awarded Grand Prizes for their Great Purity and Fine
Quality in Almost every Seed Market oe the World.
2d. Select for your garden a location where the soil is both rich and of a loamy nature,
not likely to become surface-baked and capable of being worked very early in Spring,
Manure it thoroughly with well-decomposed stable manure, plow and subsoil it, or spade it
at least twenty inches deep, and lay it out "similar to illustration given under the head of
Vegetable Garden.
1st rionth,
31 Days.
ce^cece^cemecere:
1901.
MOON^S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES.
D.
H.
M.
u.
H.
M.
Full Moon
... 4
7
13 A.
Full Moon
, .. 4
7
13 A.
Last Quarter . . . .
...12
3
38 A.
Last Quarter
... .12
3
38 A.
New Moon
...20
9
36 M.
New Moon
. . . .20
9
36 M.
First Quarter
....27
4
52 M.
First Quarter ...
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4
52 M.
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D. of Week.
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
Light Moon. 1
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Latitud© Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of Soutljern States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R. & S.
H. M.
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Moon.
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Moon.
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John Tyler died, 1862.
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JEWISH CALENDAR FOR JANUARY.
Fast of Thebet, 10th day of Thebet, or January 1st. Rosh-Chodish, Sh’vat, Jan-
uary 21st.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
January enters with snow and sleet ; 2d to 3d, cold, rough ; 4th, moderating ; 5th
to 6th, rain or snow; 7th to 8th, very low temperature ; 9th to 10th, stormy ; 11th to
12th, milder, pleasant weather ; 13th to 14th, heavy snows ; 15th to 17th, rainy, change-
able ; 18th to 19th, dull, showery ; 20th to 21st, clear, windy ; 22d, unsettled ; 23d to
25th, brilliant, clear, fine weather; 26th to 27th, changeable; 28th to 30th, pleasant;
31st, heavy snows.
li[IK[T GARDENEIIS GIVE BUIST'S SEEDS THE PREFERENCE.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
5
3d. A thorough, eradication of all weeds must be made; a complete hoeing and clearing
up every two weeks will insure this; stirring the soil frequently and deeply will guard
against the damages of drought.
4th. Never, under any circumstance, allow a weed to seed upon your premises; every
year you will then have fewer to destroy. Our habit is, when we see one growing,
either in the field or wayside, to pull it up. Remember that a single plant of Dock will
produce enough seed to plant an acre; a Carrot will surprise you with its industry in propa-
gation; a Thistle will lodge its seed in every part of your farm, and finally overrun it.
5th. Practice Industry. An indolent gardener can never be successful. He is con-
tinually putting off for to-morrow what should be done to-day. If you have one of this
stamp change him, as there can be no profit in anything he produces. Failure in a crop
with him is generally attributed to the season; he is not impressed with the old adage, that
“ Time and Tide” wait for no man.
OBSERVE, that in no branch of business is industry more important than in
gardening. *
Remember, that a well=stocked and well=kept garden is one of the most profita-
ble investments for a family, as all housekeepers well know that the purchasing of
Vegetables is a very expensive item; but the raising of them in your own garden is
like finding them, as the cost of their cultivation is exceedingly small. Besides,
they are always fresh and not wilted or half decomposed, as is frequently the case
when they are purchased.
JANUARY.
Now is the time to form new and good resolutions for another year’s guidance. If your
garden affairs have not proved satisfactory, note the difficulty, to insure better success
another season, as experience is always the best teacher; we can read and listen to that of
others, but are better satisfied and impressed with our own. Draw out your plans, study and
reflect over them and improve if possible; when perfected live and work up to them and you
will be astonished to see what can be accomplished. “Going it Blind ’’ is a poor and dis-
astrous policy in any business, and especially so in gardening and planting operations. Out-
door work this month is necessarily quite limited. Snow and ice abound, ground frozen,
but still there are some important things that should be attended to in order to be in readi-
ness for Spring operations. The manufacturer, before starting up his mill, invariably over-
hauls the machinery, to see that all is in working order; so it should be with the gardener
and agriculturist. Before Spring opens see that everything required is in perfect order. Over-
haul all tools and implements, see that your fences are secure for another year, arrange and
clean up your bam and out-buildings, reclean your grass seeds and grain required for seeding,
haul manure to the fields where it will be required, prepare compost for top-dressing, pmne
your orchards and fruit trees, trim up your hedges, top dress your asparagus beds with well-
decomposed manure, if not already done, to be forked in (do not use a spade) as soon as the
frost is gone and the ground in good working order. A top-dressing of salt is also of great
importance.
Dawns may be improved by a good top-dressing as soon as the leaves are gathered up
and before the snow falls. Wood ashes, button bone, guano, or any prepared manure, is
preferable to bam yard or stable manure, as the latter generally contains many seeds of
weeds. By early covering the ground with manure, to prevent its freezing too deep, you
will also be able to have your trenching and subsoiling done this month. Poles and rods for
Beans and Peas should be made ready for use. Forcing beds, with growing crops of Lettuce,
Radish, etc., will require daily attention. Improve your mind by subscribing to some good
agricultural paper, and supply yourself with a few good works on Agriculture and Horticul-
ture for your Winter reading. Make up your seed-list for Spring and Summer sowing and
order them at once from Buist, who will always supply you with the choicest quality and
growth. BuiST’s Garden Seeds are famous for their strong growth and for the fine qual-
ity of the vegetables they produce.
FEBRUARY.
Very little can be done this month in the way of out-door gardening, and we only
speak, generally, of what may require attention. We take it as a matter of fact that every
one having a garden to cultivate is in possession of that simple and cheap method of produc-
ing early vegetables by means of a hot-bed, and now is the time to make one. No family
having a garden of any pretension should be without it. You furnish yourselves with strong,
healthy plants, of every variety of vegetables you desire to grow, and have them ready for
transplanting in proper season without the trouble of hunting them up, and besides mn no
risk of buying plants that have been grown from inferior seeds. The time of sowing this
month depends entirely upon the weather. If extremely cold defer it to the last of the
month, yet in a sheltered situation, with good covering, a strong heat, and with a little ex-
tra attention you may sow early or by the middle of the month. (Treat care must be ob-
served that the bed is of a proper temperature to insure the germination of seeds, especially
the Egg Plant, which always requires a stronger heat than any other variety. Sow Buist’s
>te:0:0:«»:e33:e^
2d rionth,
28 Days.
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cexecetece^ce^cece:
1901.
MOON’S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES.
D. H.
M.
SOUTHERN STATES.
D. H.
M.
Full Moon
.... 3
10
30 M.
Full Moon
. .. 3
10
30 M.
Last Quarter . , . .
...11
1
12 A.
Last Quarter ...
. .. .11
1
12 A.
New Moon
...18
9
45 A.
New Moon
. . . .18
9
45 A.
First Quarter. . . .
. ...25
1
38 A.
First Quarter . . .
....25
1
38 A.
rd
§
o
D. of Week.
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
Light Moon.
CONSTELLA-
1 TIONS. 1
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of SoutLern States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R. & S.
H. M.
Sun.
Rises
H M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R.&S.
H. M.
Moon.
South.
H. M.
1
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Washington elected, 1789.
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Lorenzo Dow died, 1834.
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Adm. Wilkes died, 1877.
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Gen. Hancock died, 1886.
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Sexagesima Sunday.
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Hor. Seymour d., ’86.
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St. Valentine’s Day.
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The Maine blown up, ’98.
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Quinquagesima Sunday.
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Ash Wednesday.
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40
5
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Ember Day.
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13
6
29
5
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8 1
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Rachel born, 1820.
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6
35
5
52
3 33
13
6
28
5
56
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8 53
JEWISH CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY.
Rosh-Chodish, Adar, February 19th and 20th.
jt ^
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2d, fair, pleasant weather ; 3d, snow ; 4th to 5th, clear, cold ; 6th, change-
able ; 7th to 9th, snow storms, squally ; 10th, clouds ; 11th to 12th, snow ; 13th to 14thj
much colder ; 15th to 16th, warmer, bright ; 17th to 18th, windy and colder ; 19th to
21st, fine and clear ; 22d, damp ; 23d to 25th, snow storms ; 26th to 27th, clear ; 28th,
milder, pleasant.
BUIST'S CABBAGE IS A GREAT PRIZE TAKER.
BUIST’8 GARDEN GUIDE.
7
Improved Large Purple; it is the only variety worth growing; also BuiST’s Earliest, Early
WINNIGSTADT AND JERSEY WakeeiELD Cabbage, these will give you a full supply for early
use, also BuiST’s PERFECTION WHITE FORCING, BOSTON AND Philadelphia Market, and
Big Boston Lettuce (as they are the best heading varieties) , the Majestic, BellE, Beauty
AND Acme Tomatoes (nothing equal to them), Snowball, Erfurt and Paris Cauli-
flower, the Long Brightest Scarlet, Buist’s Scarlet Turnip and Early Prussian
Scarlet Globe Radish, the Bell, Ruby and Cayenne Pepper, or if you have room to
spare, a sash or two in Forcing Cucumbers will pay you. When the young plants are up,
it is of the first importance for their healthy growth to have air in abundance on every favor-
able occasion in order to prevent them from becoming drawn or spindly. It is also necessary,
on the other hand, that they must be carefully protected from frost, cold and chilly winds;
therefore, air them only during the middle of the day, when warm, and cover up the sash
with mats or other covering at night. By using a little forethought and study on rainy days
or Winter evenings, you will be able to greatly lessen your spring labor when work comes upon
you with a rush. If you do not go systematically at work now, and have everything in
order, and know exactly what you intend doing in the Spring, you will accomplish but little
satisfactorily; important* crops will be entirely overlooked, and many others will be seeded
too late to produce profitable returns. Look carefully over your tools and implements if you
have not already done so. Replace those which are lost through carelessness or negligence,
and see that all are in proper order. Pruning and grafting can still be done, and seeds
required, if not already ordered, should be purchased at once; examine our Garden Guide
carefully in making out your list, in order to select those which are the most desirable. We
are frequently amused with many selections made by amateurs, who do not appear satisfied
unless they select almost every variety of each class; what you require are only the best
varieties; there is no use in spending time and allotting space in your garden for the cultiva-
tion of inferior sorts. Practical experience is far better than monthly suggestions in garden-
ing affairs; the successful gardener always knows when and how to do it, and does it promptly.
The unsuccessful one generally defers it until to-morrow, and then frequently forgets it en-
tirely. With him failure of a crop is attributed to the season, but which is generally occa-
sioned by late planting or neglect in culture, or what we should call by its correct name,
“ LazineSvS.” There is a great army of easy-going and tired fellows among us, and I think
the gardening branch has more than its share of them.
MARCH.
This is the first of the active Spring months with the gardener, and in many localities it
will be soon enough to start a hot-bed, these directions for culture will apply better to April
than March. An ounce of practice is worth a pound of theory, and a weeks experience,
with close observation, will teach you more than a volume. Those who have benefited by
the hints for February, and have started their hot-bed, must attend to it carefully. The care
is not great, and will soon become a habit, but it must be given promptly and without fail.
All plants under glass require attention, and air must be given at every favorable opportunity.
The sun-heat on a close-confined frame will soon destroy the plants, and neglecting to close
them on a raw, cold day, will check their growth, and possibly injure them beyond recovery.
Watering must be attended to, using tepid, not cold water, and should the soil become packed
or crusted, loosen it slightly with a hand weeder, which will greatly stimulate the growth of
the plants. Seedlings, when large enough, should be transplanted into other frames, setting
them out at least an inch apart, and for this purpose a cold frame will answer, but if not
transplanted they should be thinned out. We should suggest to some — and doubtless we
have many amongst our cottage friends, whose wants are few, and the detail of a hot-bed is
beyond their time and inclination— a simple plan to raise early vegetables by means of win-
dow-boxes. These, well drained with broken crocks and filled to within an inch of the top
with good garden soil, may be sown with such varieties of early vegetables as Cabbage, Cauli-
flower, Egg Plant, Lettuce, Pepper, Tomato, etc. ; you will then have a supply of vegetable
plants fully a month earlier than by waiting for out-door sowing, as your plants will be ready
to set out at the time you would otherwise sow them. If you have an early Spring and the
soil can be pulverized, sowings may be made of the following varieties in the open ground:
Peas — Buist’s Early Morning Star, and Buist’s Premier Extra Early. Beets — Early Egyp-
tian, Eclipse, Buist’s Extra Early, Early Othello, Stinson’s Early Red Turnip or Early
Blood Turnip. Cabbage — Set out the plants that you have wintered over in cold frames.
Carrot — Sow early Scarlet Horn and Half Long Scarlet. Cress and Mustard— Sow for
Salad. Select the Mammoth curled-leaved Mustard, as it is by far the best. Sow CELERY,
Lettuce, and also transplant Lettuce seedlings from winter frames. Sow Radish, Early
Long Brightest Scarlet and Buist’s Early Scarlet Turnip, French Breakfast, Early Prussian
Scarlet Globe and White Box. Onion Sets — Plant, select the smallest size, as the large
ones shoot to seed. If you desire to grow large Onions from seed, and weather is favorable,
sow thinly on rich soil the last of this month. Select the Improved Bermuda, Mammoth
White King and Yellow Prize-Taker, the two latter are very large Italian varieties, and of a
very delicate flavor, the Large Globe Danvers and Large Red Wethersfield are the varieties,
however, generally sown to produce full grown Onions. Parsnip — Sow ; select the Student.
Parsley— Sow; select Buist’s Garnishing. Potatoes — Plant for an early crop; select strong
3d Honth,
31 Days.
1901.
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MOON^S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES.
D. H.
M.
SOUTHERN STATES.
D. H.
M.
Full Moon
.... 5
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4 M.
Full Moon
. .. 5
3
4M.
Last Quarter . . . .
,...13
8
6 M.
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HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
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Constella-
tions.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of Soutteru States,
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R. & S.
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Second Sunday in Lent.
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1st U.S. Congress met,’89.
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Florida admitted, 1845.
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Mrs. Beecher died, 1897.
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Flood in Hungary, 1879.
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Spanish ag’d^to treaty, ’99
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Monroe born, 1751.
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6
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Fourth Sunday in Lent.
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6
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Oregon arr’d Manila, 1899
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Earthquake in Persia,1879
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Vera Cruz cap’d, 1847
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Postal serv. est. Cuba,’99.
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Gen. Flagler died, 1899.
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Alaska purchased, 1867.
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Palm Sunday.
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JEWISH CALENDAR FOR MARCH.
Fast of Esther, 13th day of Adar, March 4th. Purim, 14th-15th days of Adar, the
6th and 6th days of March. Eosh-Chodish, Nissan, March 21st.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2d, changeable ; 3d to 4th, colder, rain or snow ; 5th to 8th, March-like,
rough, squally ; 9th, changeable ; 10th to 11th, pleasant, fair ; 12th to 14th, high winds,
squally ; 15th to 16th, raw, cold ; 17th to 18th, windy, cold ; 19th to 20th, clouding,
heavy snows ; 21st, changeable ; 22d to 24th, clear ; 25th to 26th, unsettled, showery ;
27th to 28th, clearing, colder ; 29th to 31st, milder, pleasant.
Buist’s Seeds are the Gardeners’ Choice.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
9
tubers of Presque Island Early Rose, Early Ohio and Early Vermont, cut them into sets a
few days before planting. Spinach — Sow Buist’s Perfection Curled, as it surpasses all other
varieties. Turnip — Sow the Early White Flat Dutch (strap-leaved). Asparagus — ^New
beds should now be formed. Rhubarb Roots and Horsk-radish Skts — plant. Fruiting
trees and plants should also be planted. If you desire to form a new lawn, sow as early as
the soil can be plowed and well pulverized, and seed down with BuiST’s Evkrgrekn Lawn
Grass, it will make a very handsome appearance in sixty days, and form a fine sod by July.
There is no seed sold in which there is as much deception as Lawn Grass, therefore pur-
chase Buist’s Evergreen, which is guaranteed to please you.
The above remarks apply only to an early Spring; and it is frequently the case that
March work is deferred until April, on account of the lateness of the season; but if the
weather is at all favorable, follow them. To secure early crops it is worth a venture. If you
fail, you have ample time to reseed.
The Flower Garden. — Do not neglect your lawn, if not attended to before, complete it
now. Rake off all dead grass and old leaves, and give it a top-dressing of Buist’s Lawn
Enricher, about 400 pounds to the acre. Beds planted with Hyacinths, Tuuips, etc., may
now have their covering shaken up, and on warm days taken off entirely, recovering them
only on the possibility of a cold spell. Prepare vacant beds for bedding plants by deep cul-
ture, moderately enriched with manure ; spade them up and leave them in this condition
until the time for planting ; change, if possible, the arrangement of yoUr flower beds from
last year, giving your garden a more diversified and better appearance ; remove the straw
coverings from roses and other plants, finish all pruning, and make a general clearing up for
Spring operations.
APRIL.
This is really the gardening month of the North. Time TOST now cannot be recov-
ered. If the important hints suggested in the previous month’s operations have been taken
advantage of, you are now ready for active duty, and have perfected your plans for the sea-
son. Those whose situations were favorable, and started their hot-beds in February, should
have fine plants now ready for planting out from the cold frame ; if well hardened off and
weather settled, they will start and grow without a check. Transplanting to the open ground
will vary with the locality. Cabbage, for instance, is not affected by cool nights, while To-
matoes and other tender plants would perish. The gardeners of France use bell-glasses for
the covering of all delicate vegetables during changeable weather and cold nights; they are
not expensive, and are very desirable to have on hand to use when occasion requires it.
While giving general instructions for culture, we can lay down no definite rule for exact
time of planting and sowing, owing to the changeable seasons. What was recommended
for March in a late season should be deferred until April. What may now be planted in light
soil had better be deferred to a later period, on cold, heavy ground. A general clearing up,
manuring and dressing the beds of Asparagus, Rhubarb, and other -permanent roots and
plants, if not already done, should have early attention this month. In all cases, when it is
possible, use a spading fork around the roots in preference to a spade, “and remember IT
IS USEIvESS TO EXPECT GOOD CROPS EROM BARREN SOU,. ’ ’ PUENTY OE MANURE AND MUSCUE
ARE the important EEVERS REQUIRED IN RAISING PROEITABUE CROPS AETER SOWING
Buist’s Seeds. The following varieties of seeds are suitable for present planting :
Beet. — Crosby’s Egyptian, Earey Eceipse, Buist’s Extra Earry, Earey Beood
Turnip, Improved Long Beood, and do not overlook the Otheeeo Beood Turnip.
Those who have never raised the Swiss Chard we advise to try it this season ; this variety
may truly be called “Cut and Come Again.” The leaf stalks are prepared similar to Aspar-
agus, and by many it is greatly preferred — in fact, it is a delightful dish.
Beans. — Bush, or Snap-Shorts, in sheltered situations. Sow, about the middle of
the month the Buist’s Lightning Vaeentine, StringeESS Green Pod, Earey Mohawk,
Dware Butter Wax Bismarck, Dware German Wax, Improved Goeden Wax, the
first two are the earliest and most productive green podded snap-shorts known. The Mo-
hawk is more hardy than any other variety, and will withstand a greater degree of cold
weather; but the Wax beans, with their beautiful golden stringless pods, are decidedly pre-
ferable, and besides the BuiST’s Improved Goeden Wax are earlier than any other variety,
producing pods in favorable weather in less than six weeks from time of planting, and are
not liable to rust. The more recently introduced varieties are nearly all desirable, especially
the Earey Kidney Wax, Bismarck Wax and Dware Goeden Butter Wax. The Ship-
per’s Favorite is the best of all the large green-podded varieties known. But do not over-
look planting Buist’s Lightning Valentines and Stringless Green-pod.
CaueiEEower and Brocoei plants, transplant from frames. Although the former are
most successfully grown in forcing beds or frames, yet in many localities where the atmos-
phere is moist, they can be cultivated successfully as a garden crop. The most desirable
varieties are the Earey Ereurt, Earey Snowbaee and Paris.
Cabbage. — Sow Buist’s Improved Drumhead, Flat Dutch and Short-Stem Brunswick
Drumhead. These are the finest stocks of late Cabbage grown, and are always sure to pro-
4th rionth,
30 Days.
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1901.
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MOON^S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES,
SOUTHERN STATES.
D.
H.
M.
D.
H.
M.
Full Moon
... 3
8
20 A.
Full Moon
. .. 3
8
20 A.
Last Quarter
...11
10
57 A.
Last Quarter
,...11
10
57 A.
New Moon
...18
4
37 A.
New Moon
, . . .18
4
37 A.
First Quarter . . .
....25.
11
15 M.
First Quarter. . .
....25
11
15 M.
a
o
o
p
D. of Week.
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
Light Moon.
Constella-
tions.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of Southern States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R. & S.
H. M.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R.&S.
H. M.
Moon.
South.
H. M.
1
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Aspinwall burned, 1885.
D
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10 40
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Thos. Jefferson born, 1743
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Good Friday. [cago,1899.
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Gen. A.S. Johnston k’d,’62
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Easter Sunday.
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31
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First U. S. tariff, 1789.
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Justice Field died, 1899.
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Race troubles in 111., 1899.
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6
27
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Ft. Pillow taken, 1864
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Henry Clay born, 1777.
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Solar & mean time same.
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Virginia seceded, 1861.
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Cuba blockaded, 1898.
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JEWISH CALENDAR FOR APRIL.
First day of Passover, 15th day of Nissan, or April 4th. Rosh-Chodish, lyar,
April 19th-20th.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2d, blustery ; 3d to 4th, fair, soft, genial ; 5th to 6th, rainy, dull ; 7th to 8th,
sleet and snow; 9th, changeable; 10th to 13th, fair, cool, and windy; 14th to 15th,
clouds; 16th to 17th, changeable ; 18th to 19th, rain or snow ; 20th to 21st, damp,
changeable ; 22d to 23d, pleasant ; 24th to 26th, cloudy, dull ; 27th to 28th, showery,
thunder ; 29th to 30th, frosty, clear.
ilST'S MORNING STIIII, EIIIILIESI AND SWEETEST PEA.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
11
duce fine large heads. They have been awarded as many as twenty-two premiums in one
season. There is nothing equal to them. They are put up and sold only under our seal in
packets, ^ ounce and ounces, also % and 1 pound cartons. Seed of these varieties
offered in any other way is spurious. As the Cabbage-fly is very destructive to the young
plants, it is the safest plan to sow plenty of seed, and always select the strongest looking
plants for your planting. If the Spring sowings of early varieties have not yet been trans-
planted out from the hot-bed, attend to it at once.
Carrot.— Sow Early Scarlet Horn, Guerande, Half Long Scarlet, Scarlet Chantenayand
Buist’s Long Orange, the latter for main crop, either for garden or field culture. It produces
very large smooth roots.
Celery.— Sow Buist’s Mammoth White, Goeokn Dware, Goeden Seee-beanching,
and White and Pink Peume. We have often wondered why the Pink or Crimson was not
more extensively grown, as it possesses a peculiar rich nutty flavor, entirely distinct from
the White, and is deserving of greater popularity. For an early crop select the White
Peume. It will not, however, answer for the main crop, as it rusts and decays.
Cress and flustard. — Sow for salad, they should be used together. Select the Mam-
moth Southern Curled Mustard. It is the best.
Cucumber. — Plant in a sheltered situation. It is also desirable to plant a few seeds of
the large English varieties in your hot-bed after the plants are removed, as they will come
into bearing much earlier than those grown out-doors, and be of much finer quality. For
out-door culture plant the Pereection White Spine and London Long Green. Trans-
plant your Egg Plants and Tomatoes from frames, if not already attended to, and another
sowing of the latter can be made for a later crop, select the Majestic, Beauty and BeeeE
for this purpose, as no other varieties will please you as much.
Leek. — Buist’s Mammoth is the best, and sow with the intention of transplanting, which
should be done in moist weather. They will well repay you for the extra trouble, in their
enormous size.
Lettuce. — Sow, and also transplant from Spring or Winter beds. There are very few
cultivators who grow Lettuce to perfection. The soil must be of the richest nature and grown
quickly, in order to produce crisp heads. Select Big Boston Yellow Market, Black-Seeded
Simpson, Hanson, Royal Cabbage, New York and Philadelphia Market, and for sowing to
come in late, select the Salamander, Stubborn Head or Dutch Butter.
Onion Sets. — Plant, and also a few Shallots, and do not overlook a few plants of
Chives, as they are indispensable for making a good omelet.
Onion Seed. — Sow thickly for producing Onion Sets, and thinly for growing large-sized
Onions. The soil for the latter cannot be too rich. The varieties for producing sets are Yel-
low Strasburg and White Silver Skin. For producing full sized Onions the first year, sow
the Red Wethersfield, Yellow Danvers, Yellow Prize Taker and any of the Italian varieties.
Parsley. — Sow; the Buist’s Garnishing and Moss Curled are the best. The single or
plain-leaved, although not as desirable for garnishing, is more hardy and has a much
stronger flavor.
Parsnip. — Sow; select the Student, it is more delicate, and the Sugar for general pur-
poses; should you have a surplus, feed them to your cattle, as they enjoy them.
Peas are a very important and a standard crop in every garden and must not be over-
looked; to keep up a regular succession of crops make sowings every two weeks throughout
the season, and put in plenty of them, as they are a general favorite; there is a great differ-
ence in the quality of this vegetable, and it would be folly to grow inferior varieties when
you can obtain those of a superior quality at the same price. I will here remark, and beg
that it shall be observed, that where the ground is dry there should be water run in the
drills before the Peas are sown.
Form the drills two feet apart and three inches deep, dropping the peas to stand about
half an inch apart, cover up, and the moisture will at once vegetate the seed. As soon as
up, hoe well, and keep clear of weeds; when they are about one foot high stake them.
Most cultivators permit their peas to become too far advanced before using them; the
proper time to have them in all their perfection is when the pods have swelled and the peas
formed. When more fully advanced they always lose their delicacy of flavor. The French
always use them at this stage of ripening, and for this reason the American tourist is always
impressed with the delicate flavor of French peas; they also thoroughly understand the great
importance of proper seasoning, which is very much neglected both in England and America.
We recommend the following varieties as the most desirable to plant.
Plant Buast’s Early Morning 5tar and Premier Extra Early.— The former variety is
sold only in our Sealed Packages, Pints, Quarts, Pecks, Half-Bushels and Bushels. Seed
offered in any other way is spurions. These varieties are the earliest known, producing large
crops of sweet and luscious Peas. The Morning Star is our latest improvement in Extra
Earlies, it is not only the earliest, but the most productive and finest flavored Extra Early
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31 Days.
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1901.
MOON’S
PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES.
SOUTHERN
STATES.
D.
H.
M.
D.
H.
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Full Moon
... 3
1
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Full Moon
.. 3
1
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Last Quarter
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9
38 M.
Last Quarter
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9
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New Moon
...18
0
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New Moon
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0
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First Quarter. . . .
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D. of Week.
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
Light Moon.
Constella-
tions.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of Soutijeru States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
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JEWISH CALENDAR FOR MAY.
Lag-B’Omer, 18th day of lyar, or May 7th. Rosh-Chodish, Sivan, May 19th. First
day of Pentecost, 6th day of Sivan, or May 24th.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2d, blustery, threatening ; 3d to 4th, drizzly ; 5th to 6th, showery ; 7th to
9th, frosty, clear; 10th to 11th, clouding, damp; 12th to 13th, milder; 14th to 15th,
fine, pleasant weather ; 16th to 18th, warm and sultry ; 19th to 20th, clouds, warm ;
21st, variable ; 22d to 23d, foggy, thunder showers ; 24th to 25th, clear, cooler ; 26th to
28th, heavy rains with hail ; 29th to 31st, clear, fine weather.
THIS IS THE 73i Y
EAR FOR BUIST’S SEEDS.
JBUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 13
known; it will be found a very great acquisition, and is a bonanza for the Market Gardener.
Do not overlook planting it.
Stratagem, Pride of the Market, Long Island flammoth. Telephone, Shropshire
Hero, Heroine and Duke of Albany are the cream of varieties for a general crop; they all
produce very large and well-filled pods and are of luscious flavor.
Sow Early Alaska. — Is very desirable as a second early variety, is of good quality and
very productive. It is the favorite variety for canning, and is used by all large establish-
ments for that purpose.
Premium Qem and Little Gem. — Wrinkled marrow, productive and delicious flavor.
Extra Early American Wonder, one of the earliest of wrinkled varieties, sweet and luscious.
Advancer. — A wrinkled marrow, a popular variety. Ever Bearing and Abundance,
productive cropper. Yorkshire Hero, wrinkled marrow, of fine quality, great bearer.
Champion of England, wrinkled marrow, very productive, and of delicious flavor.
Peppers. — Transplant from frames.
Potatoes. — Select and plant those grown in Eastern localities ; they will always produce
much finer Potatoes. We annually obtain our stock from Maine, Vermont and Nova Scotia.
Plant Presque Island Early Rose, Extra Early Vermont, Early Ohio and for late or general
crop Beauty of Hebron, State of Maine, Mammoth Pearl and White Star.
Radish. — Continue sowing the red varieties up to the 20th ; if sown later they are liable
to grow spongy and shoot to seed without forming any root. Buist’s White and Yellow
Summer and White Strasburg are the best for sowing the last of the month ; they will be
crisp and tender.
Salsify, or Oyster Plant. — Do not overlook sowing this important vegetable ; it is
annually becoming more popular. The Buist’s Mammoth is the most desirable variety.
Sow Perfection, or Long=Standing Spinach for succession.
Spring Turnips. — Always sow as earl}^ as the weather permits. They require quick
growth, otherwise they will be tough, spongy and useless.
It may be often, and perhaps is an oversight, of the gardener or housewife, that a bed of
Herbs is so seldom seen in a garden, for culinary and medicinal purposes. These are some
of the varieties that should be grown for household use : Anise, medicinal ; Balm, medicinal ;
Dill, culinary and medicinal ; Horehound, medicinal ; Hyssop, medicinal ; Lavender, fra-
grant ; Rosemary, medicinal ; Rue, medicinal ; Sage, culinar}^ ; Sweet Basil, culinary ;
Sweet Fennel, culinary ; Sweet Marjoram, culinary ; Summer Savory, culinary ; Thyme,
medicinal and culinary.
As this is the month on which you principally depend for your important supply of vege-
tables, it would be folly to sow seed from doubtful sources. Airways avoid Thk COMMIS-
ione;d boxks ob skkds dKFT on SADK at country storks. They are generally old and
accumulated stocks, with their germinating qualities weakened with age, and even when
they grow (which is seldom) they almost invariably produce vegetables of an inferior quality.
If such seeds had only the power of speech, they would tell you that they are weak and
sickly, owing to their long and weary confinement in their close packets, and from the
infirmities of age. NkxT To odd SKKDS the greatest enemy of the garden is weeds. They
are now ready to overgrow your crops unless frequently disturbed. Keep your cultivator
and hoe in active service, and if you have not already a good hand cultivator, purchase the
Pkankt Junior, which beats them all. It will do the work of three or four hands, and do
it better. It will pay its cost in a week.
MAY.
By carefully examining the directions given for April, you may find something that you
have overlooked. If so, attend to it at once. The majority of vegetables having now been
sown, and others transplanted in favorable situations, their proper cultivation and thinning
out when too thick must have your^attention. Examine your seed-beds closely, and if any
sowing has failed; reseed at once. All plants in frames will require plenty of air and water,
and gradually harden off before transplanting to the garden. All the more delicate seeds
can be sown as both soil and atmosphere are mild and pleasant, and they will germinate
freely.
Plant Lima Bkans, also, German Wax Poke Beans. Plant Bush or Snap-short
varieties, the Lightning Earey Vaeentine, Green Pod Stringeess and Dware
Goeden Wax are the best, and do not overlook the Burpee’S Dware Lima, which is a
first class variety for those who object to reaching, as they can be picked even while sitting
in an easy chair.
Beets. — Sow; select the dark-blood varieties, such as Othello Blood Turnip, Half Long
Blood. They are the best for Fall and Winter.
Cabbage. — The late varieties can still be sown, if not attended to last month. The early
sowings will be sufficiently large to plant out the last of this month. Select the largest and
strongest plants, the small ones can be transplanted later for a succession.
D.
H.
M.
D.
H.
M.
FuU Moon
.... 2
4
53 M.
Full Moon
.. .. 2
4
53 M.
Last Quarter . . . .
... 9
5
0 A.
Last Quarter . .
9
5
0 A.
New Moon
...16
8
33 M.
New Moon . . . .
16
8
33 M.
First Quarter
....23
3
59 A.
First Quarter. .
23
3
59 A.
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6th ilonth,
30 Days,
cecamecececetece^
1901.
MOON^S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES.
1 D. of Month. 1
D. of Week.
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
Light Moon.
Constella-
tions.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of SoutLeru States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun. '
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R. & S.
H. M.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
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Moon.
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Moon.
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34
0 16
2
4
53
7
12
0 25
7 23
26
W
Battles ar. Richmond, ’62.
D
2
4
30
7
34
0 43
2
4
54
7
12
0 57
8 8
27
T
Joe Smith killed, 1844.
D
14
4
30
7
34
1 16
3
4
54
7 12
1 32
8 54
28
F
Pres. Madison died, 1836.
D
27
4
31
7
34
1 52
3
4
54
7 12
2 10
9 42
29
S
Merritt sa’d for Manila ’98
D
TTl
10
4
31
7
35
2 32
3
4
55
7 12
2 53
10 32
30
s
4th Sunday after Trinity.
D
TTl
23
4
31
7
35
3 19
3
4
55
7
12
3 41
11 23
JEWISH CALENDAR FOR JUNE.
Rosh-Chodish, Tammuz, 17th-18th of June.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2d, thunder storms ; 3d to 4th, heavy rains, tornadoes ; 5th to 7th, cooler,
fine weather; 8th to 9th, clouds, warmer; 10th, changeable; 11th to 12th, cloudy,
threatening ; 13th to 14th, much warmer ; 15th to 17th, rain storms, floods ; l§th to
19th, foggy, rain; 20th to 23d, clear, cooler, fine weather; 24th to 26th, very hot; 27th
to 30th, fine and clear,
Buist’s Majestic Tomato kats them all for Color, Size ai Perfection of Form.
BUIST’S GAEDEN GUIDE.
16
Stock Beets. — Such as Mangel Wurzel and Sugar, should now be sown for Winter feed;-
ing. It is impossible to overestimate the importance of this crop. Its yield is enormous
(from 600 to 800 bushels to the acre), and its value to the farmer great. Select Buist’s
Golden Globe if your soil is shallow, Buist’s Mammoth I^ong Red, Golden Tankard and
Chirk Castle Mangel if your soil is deep and rich.
Carrot.— Continue sowing the Half-Tong Scarlet for table use, and Buist’s Tong Orange
for stock feeding.
Cauliflower. — In frames will require copious watering, and if weather is settled, the
glass can be removed.
Celery. — Sowings may be repeated, and weed the seed-beds of last month.
Corn. — Plant the Cory, Crosby’s Karly Sugar, Karly Minnesota, Shoe Peg or Country
Gentleman.
Cucumbers. — Make a general planting. Select Perfection White Spine and Buist’s
Tong Green. We recommend a simple plan for small or large growers, equally applicable
to five or five hundred hills. Cut pieces of turf about three inches square, place them
in your frame during April or early May, filling up the crevices with fine garden soil,
and on each square of turf place and gently press into the soil five or six seeds, cover lightly
watering with tepid water, and as soon as the rough leaves appear, transplant to the garden,
thinning them out to three plants after they become thoroughly established. You will be
surprised with the facilities this method of transplanting affords; your plants are removed
on these little squares, planted in the hill and grow without a check, and without damage
from insects. ^
Kohl Rabi.— Sow. This vegetable is a favorite with all Germans, and is fast becoming
popular in this country. Select the Short-Teaved Karly White Vienna.
Celeriac; or German Celery. — Sow early this month.
Lettuce. — Sow in rows, and thin out, Stubborn Head, Dutch Butter, Improved Royal
Cabbage and Salamander. The latter will give you heads 2 pounds in weight, is delicate
and tender.
rielon. — Adopt the same plan recommended for the growth of Cucumbers. Plant the
Rocky Ford, Tong Island Beauty, Banquet, Golden Gem, Karly Hackensack, Acme or Balti-
more, and Washington Market, and for private growers the Kmerald Gem and Karly Jenny
Tind will be found very desirable. For a Watermelon, select Dixie, Triumph, Florida Fa=
vorite and Light Icing.
Parsnip.— Sow early for general crop, and thin out last month’s sowing.
Peas. — Sown now should be planted deeper than usual to prevent dry weather from in-
juring their roots. A crop thus planted will produce more abundantly and continue in bear-
ing longer. Select Pride of the Market, Stratagem, Champion of Kngland, Kugenie and
Yorkshire Hero.
Potatoes. — For Winter use should now be planted. Select RosK, WhiTK Star, StaTK
OR Maine and Beauty oe Hebron. The two last are not only very productive but of the
finest quality.
JUNE.
The principal occupation of the gardener this month wdll be battling with weeds, not
only to destroy them, but at the same time stirring up the soil, letting light and air into the
earth, and imparting life and vigor into the growing plants — bear in mind that good cultiva-
tion is almost equal to good manuring.
The earth is the natural mother of weeds, and will require your utmost vigilance to
destroy them. The use of hand cultivators, to assist in the cultivation of the soil and the
extermination of weeds are very important. They do their work easily and thoroughly, and
are back-savers, economizing both time and labor. Use the PeanET DoubeE WhEEE Hoe, it
will save its cost in a week.
Asparagus. — Beds keep free from weeds, particularly beds recently planted. Cut away
all seed-bearing stems, as they are exhausting to the roots.
Bush, or Snap=Short Beans. — Plant every two weeks for a succession — the Lightning
Valentine, Green-Pod Stringless, Shipper’s Favorite, Dwarf Golden Wax and Dwarf Butter
Bismarck are the most desirable for Summer planting. If your Tima or Wax Pole Beans
have not come up satisfactory you are still in time for replanting. It is always a good plan
to start the Tima in cold frames or place them between sods, and transplant them, when
sprouted to prevent any such disappointment, as they will not withstand cold, moist
weather.
The potato bug is now very industrious, he is a good feeder, but a far better propagator,
therefore look out for him, and dust the foliage with a mixture of one-eighth Paris green to
seven-eighths plaster, ora preparation called slug-shot; these are really the only applications
that will settle them.
Beets. — Thin out those already sown and sow Othello Blood Turnip for a succession.
7th rionth,
3i Days.
8:e:e:e:0:e3:e:8:8:e:^.
1901.
MOON^S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES.
D. H.
M.
SOUTHERN STATES.
D. H.
M.
Full Moon
.... 1
6
18 A.
FuU Moon
. .. 1
6
18 A.
Last Quarter . . . .
.... 8
10
20 A.
Last Quarter . . . .
.... 8
10
20 A.
New Moon
...15
5
10 A.
New Moon
. . . .15
5
10 A.
First Quarter
....23
8
58 M.
First Quarter , . .
....23
8
58 M.
Full Moon
...31
5
34 M.
Full Moon
....31
5
34 M.
d
0
O
O
ft
D. of Week. '
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
Light Moon.
Constella-
tions.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of lIoutLern States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R. & S.
H. M.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R.&S.
H. M.
Moon.
South.
H. M.
1
M
^^Ist. ElCaney cap.,’98.
o
6
4
31
7 34
rises.
s.
4 55
7 12
rises.
morn
2
T
LaBurgynesunk,’98.
o
t
20
4
32
7 34
8 2
4
4 56
7 11
7 45
0 15
3
W
Cervera’s fleet dest’d, ^98.
o
V3
3
4
33
7 34
8 40
4
4 56
7 11
8 26
1 6
4
T
Jefi*erson & Adams d.,’26.
o
V3
16
4
33
7 33
9 13
4
4 57
7 11
9 4
1 56
5
F
Venezuela indep’d’t, ^11.
o
V3
29
4
34
7 33
9 43
4
4 58
7 10
9 38
2 46
6
S
Hobson exchanged, 1898.
o
/Wt.
WV
12
4
35
7 33
10 12
4
4 58
7 10
10 12
3 35
7
s
5th Sunday after Trinity.
o
/VW
wv
25
4
35
7 33
10 49
5
4 59
7 10
10 51
4 24
8
M
/^*^8th. Morgan’s raid, ’63
a
X
8
4
36
7- 32
11 20
5
4 59
7
9
11 28
5 14
9
T
Port Hudson sur., ’63.
a
X
22
4
37
7 32
11 56
5
5
0
7
9
morn
6 6
10
W
Cervera pris.Portsm’h,’98
(L
T
6
4
37
7 32
morn
5
5
0
7
9
0 9
7 0
11
T
Miles arrived in Cuba, ’98.
a
T
20
4
38
7 31
0 37
5
5
1
7
9
0 54
7 56
12
F
Cyrus W. Field d., 1892.
c
8
5
4
38
7 31
1 24
5
5
1
7
8
1 45
8 55
13
S
Napoleon surrend’d,1815.
(L
8
21
4
40
7 30
2 18
5
5
2
7
8
'’2 40
9 55
14
s
6th Sunday after Trinity.
c
n
6
4
40
7 30
3 19
6
5
2
7
8
^3 40
10 54
15
M
5. Cawnpore mas.’57
•
n
21
4
41
7 29
4 24
6
5
3
7
7
4 43
11 51
16
T
H.V. Johnson d., ’80.
•
55
4
4
42
7 29
sets.
6
5
3
7
7
sets.
ev.45
17
W
Santiago surrendered, ’98.
•
55
17
4
43
7 28
8 25
6
5
4
7
7
8 15
1 35
18
T
Maximilian shot, 1867.
•
a
1
4
44
7 28
8 55
6
5
4
7
7
8 49
2 23
19
F
Bat. Winchester, ’64. [’61.
•
a
12
4
45
7 27
9 21
6
5
5
7
6
9 21
3 8
20
S
1st Conf. Cong. Richmond,
#
a
24
4
45
7 26
9 52
6
5
5
7
6
9 56
3 52
21
s
7th Sunday after Trinity.
#
6
4
46
7 25
10 18
6
5
6
7
6
10 26
4 35
22
M
Battle Decatur, Ga., 1864.
#
17
4
47
7 24
10 47
6
5
7
7
5
10 57
5 19
23
T
^23d. Grant died, 1885.
D
28
4
48
7 23
11 16
6
5
7
7
5
11 31
6 3
24
W
Van Buren died, ’62.
D
-n-
12
4
49
7 22
11 50
6
5
8
7
4
morn
6 48
25
T
Miles lands at Ponce, ’98.
D
23
4
50
7 21
morn
6
5
9
7
3
0 8
7 35
26
F
1st P. 0. in America, 1775.
D
6
4
51
7 20
0 28
6
5
9
7
3
0 49
8 24
27
S
Montgomery Blair d., ’83.
D
18
4
52
7 19
1 12
6
5 10
7
2
1 34
9 14
28
s
8th Sunday after Trinity.
D
t
2
4
53
7 19
2 2
6
5 11
7
1
2 24
10 6
29
M
1st almanac printed, 1472.
D
t
15
4
54
7 18
2 59
6
5 11
7
0
3 20
10 57
30
T
^^Petersb’g crater ex. ’64
D
t
28
4
54
7 17
4 0
6
5
12
7
0
4 18
11 49
31
W
V|^31st. A. Johnson d., ’75
O
12
4
55
7 17
rises.
6
5 13
6 59
rises.
morn
JEWISH CALENDAR FOR JULY.
Fast of Tammuz, 17th day of Tammuz, or July 4th. Rosh-Chodish, Ab, July 17th.
Fast of Ab, 8th day of Ab, or July 25th.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2d, threatening, cloudy ; 3d, rain storms ; 4th to 6th, great heat ; 7th to 8th,
thunder storms ; 9th to 10th, changeable ; 11th to 12th, unsettled, foggy ; 13th to 15th,
very hot, sultry; 16th to 17th, threatening; 18th, variable; 19th to 20th, warm, but
breezy ; 21st to 23d, dark, rainy weather ; 24th to 25th, clear and windy ; 26th to 28th,
very warm, but clear ; 29th to 31st, sultry, with local storms.
Over Thirty Million Dollars' worth of Garden Seeds are annually sold in this country,
one-half of which are worthless either from old age or spurious stocks.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
17
Young plants that are thinned out can, during moist weather, be successfully, transplanted.
If you are growing Mangel Wurzel for your stock this season, give them every attention, thin
out, and keep thoroughly cultivated; with a little care and good treatment, their growth will
astonish you.
Cabbage. — Transplant last month’s sowings, which will head in September and October.
Celery. — If required for early use, transplant now — a good layer of rotten manure at the
bottom of the trench is always necessary. See that the plants are well watered during dry
weather; there is nothing better for this purpose than soap-suds.
Cucumber. — Sow again for succession the Perfection White Spine and Buist’s Long
Green. Those for early pickling can be planted the last of the month. Select the Jersey or
the Chicago Pickle for this purpose.
Sugar Corn. — Plant every two weeks for a succession. Select the Country Gentleman,
Mammoth and Stowell’s Evergreen Sugar.
Endive. — Sow for transplanting for Fall use.
Leek. — Transplant or thin out; transplanting will always produce the finest and largest.
Peas. — Will not always prove a success unless sown early in the month; the warm, dry
weather stunts their growth, and they generally wilt and die; but still it is worth risking if
weather is moist and soil in good condition; but plant them deep, at least five to six inches,
and select the Champion of England and Duke of Albany. Squash can still be planted.
Tomato vines should always be trained to trellises; they will produce much finer fruit and
crop more abundantly. If they grow too strong pinch off the points of shoots.
Ruta Baga Turnip. — Sow from the 20th of this month to the 20th of July; there is
nothing superior in the vegetable line for Winter feeding. With fair culture they will pro-
duce immense crops, and we cannot prevail too urgently upon the farmer the great import-
ance of extending their culture. They are not only profitable but invaluable to all agricul-
turists, being relished by all kinds of stock. Sow BuiST’s Improved PurpekTop Yeeeow;
it is the largest growing variety, producing the finest formed roots, and will be found
superior to any other stock in this country. The Turnip Fly is very destructive to this crop,
and frequently eats off the young plants as fast as they make their appearance. Watch the
crop and dust with plaster. Do not permit your garden to be littered up with any crop that
has ceased bearing; remove it at once to make room for another. By attending to this
closely, you will be surprised with the various successions of crops that can be produced in
a small garden.
JUDY.
Weather during this month is generally hot and dry, and men generally opposed to much
exertion; but brace up and take a glance over your garden, be it large or small. See what
has been omitted, and have all oversights quickly rectified. Weeds must always claim your
constant attention. When watering is necessary to be done, do it thoroughly ; sprinkling of
the surface soil is really an injury. A water-cart on wheels will be found valuable. Where
you have planting to do — Cabbage, for instance — make a strong puddle of clay and loam and
dip the roots into it, even in the driest weather, not more than five per cent will fail to grow.
Prepare the ground for replanting where early crops have been removed; some seeds may
still be sown. When the soil is dry, settle it firmly by treading with the feet.
Beet. — Keep well thinned and thoroughly clear of weeds. The foliage of young Beets
is an excellent substitute for Spinach.
Cabbage. — Set out for late crops. If the weather is dry, dip the roots in puddle, as
above, before planting; but it is always best to select moist weather for their transplanting.
Carrots. — Give their final thinning. Keep the hoe or cultivator constantly going until
the leaves are large enough to cover the ground.
Celery.— Set out for your main crop. Cut off the tops to within two or three inches of
the crown of the plant before planting. Small growers still adhere to the trench system ;
large cultivators plant on level ground.
Corn. — Plant Country Gentleman, Mammoth Sugar and Evergreen Sugar for a suc-
cession.
Cucumbers. — Plant the Jersey Pickle for pickling purposes.
Egg Plant . — An occasional watering of liquid manure or soap-suds greatly facilitates
their growth, and if the weather is dry, mulching the plants with cut grass will be of great
advantage.
Tomato. — Train, or where no support is given them, place some pea haulm or straw
under the vines, to protect the fruit in ripening. If the foliage is very strong thin it out to
allow the fruit to ripen.
Endive. — Sow. Cultivate your Meeons, Squashes and Cucumbers until the vines
cover the ground. Look closely for the squash bug on all young plants, as they are very
destructive. RuTa Baga Turnips sown last month should now be thinned out. If you
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3 1 Days.
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MOON^S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES.
D.
H.
M.
D.
H.
M.
Last Quarter
.... 7
3
2M.
Last Quarter . . .
.... 7
3
2M.
New Moon
...14
3
27 M.
New Moon
....14
3
27 M.
First Quarter
. ..,22
2
52 M.
First Quarter. . .
....22
2
52 M.
Full Moon
,...29
3
21 A.
Full Moon
. ..29
3
21 A.
SOUTHERN STATES,
p
0
0
D. of Week.
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
Light Moon.
Constella-
tions.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of Xoutliern States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R. & S.
H. M.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R.&S.
H. M.
Moon.
South.
H. M.
1
T
U. S. tr. ad. to’wd S. Juan,
0
25
4
56
7
16
7 45
s.
5
14
6
58
7 38
0 40
2
F
Napoleon Consul, ’02. [’98
0
/vw
vw
8
4
57
7
15
8 16
6
5
14
6
57
8 14
1 30
3
S
Santiago cav. or.home,’98
0
AVW
wv
22
4
58
7
14
8 52
6
5
15
6
56
8 54
2 21
4
3
9th Sunday after Trinity.
0
X
5
4
59
7
12
9 24
6
5
16
6
55
9 30
3 11
5
M
Bat. Baton Rouge, La., ’62
0
X
18
5
0
7
11
9 58
6
5
16
6
54
10 9
4 3
6
T
Tennyson born, 1809.
0
r
2
5
1
7
10
10 38
6
5
17
6
54
10 53
4 56
7
W
/^7th. Geo. Rapp d., ’47,
c
T
17
5
2
7
9
11 23
6
5
18
6
53
11 42
5 52
8
T
Napoleon ban., 1815.
c
8
2
5
3
7
7
morn
6
5
18
6
52
morn
6 49
9
F
Bat. of Cedar Run, 1862.
c
8
17
5
4
7
6
0 11
5
5
19
6
51
0 32
7 46
10
S
Missouri admitted, 1821.
c
n
1
5
5
7
5
1 7
5
5
20
6
50
1 29
8 44
11
3
10th Sunday after Trinity.
c
n
16
5
6
7
4
2 10
5
5
21
6
49
2 31
9 41
12
M
Peace protocol signed, ’98.
c
n
28
5
7
7
3
3 15
5
5
21
6
48
3 32
10 35
13
T
Manila captured, 1898.
c
05
13
5
8
7
1
4 19
5
5
22
6
46
4 34
11 26
14
W
^gkl4th. Farragutd., ’70.
•
s
26
5
9
7
0
sets.
5
5
23
6
45
sets.
ev.l5
15
T
Napoleon born, 1769.
•
SI
8
5
10
6
58
7 22
4
5
23
6
44
7 20
1 1
16
F
Battle of Camden, 1780.
#
SL
20
5
11
6
57
7 54
4
5
24
6
43
7 54
1 46
17
S
Ole Bull died, 1880.
•
2
5
12
6
56
8 22
4
5
25
6
42
8 27
2 30
18
s
11th Sunday after Trinity.
•
13
5
13
6
55
8 47
4
5
25
6
41
8 57
3 13
19
M
Garibaldi left Sicily, 1860.
#
25
5
14
6
54
9 16
4
5
26
6
39
9 30
3 57
20
T
Battle of Contreras, 1847.
•
7
5
15
6
53
9 49
3
5
26
6
38
10 6
4 42
21
W
Chattan’ga tak.,’63. [’62.
#
18
5
16
6
51
10 25
3
5
27
6
37
10 45
5 28
22
T
^22d. Bat.Catletts Sta.,
J)
1
5
17
6
50
11 7
3
5
28
6
36
11 28
6 16
23
F
^^Bat. Rap’h’n’ck, 1862.
J)
14
5
18
6
48
11 53
3
5
28
6
35
morn
7 5
24
S
St. Bartholomew.
J)
27
5
19
6
46
morn
2
5
29
6
34
0 15
7 55
25
s
12th Sunday after Trinity.
D
/
10
5
20
6
44
0 47
2
5
30
6
32
1 7
8 46
26
M
Capture Ft. Hatteras, ’61.
D
/
23
5
21
6
42
1 45
2
5
30
6
31
2 4
9 38
27
T
Bat. Long Island, 1776.
J)
7
5
22
6
41
2 48
2
5
31
6
30
3 4
10 29
28
W
Bat.CentreviUe,’62. [1862
J)
21
5
23
6
39
3 55
1
5
32
6
29
4 7
11 21
29
T
^^29th. Garibaldi cap’d.
0
AW
wv
3
5
24
6
38
rises.
1
5
32
6
28
rises.
morn
30
F
Dr. Webster hung,’50.
0
AW
wv
17
5
25
6
36
6 52
1
5
33
6
26
6 52
0 12
31
S
Geo. Wm. Curtis d., 1892.
0
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JEWISH CALENDAR FOR AUGUST.
Rosh-Chodish, Ellul, August 15th and 16th.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st, thunder storm-s ; 2d to 3d, unsettled ; 4th to 6th, very hot and sultry ; 7th to
8th, dry and fair ; 9th to 10th, threatening, clouds ; 11th, variable ; 12th to 14th, foggy,
rainy; 15th to 17th, hot period; 18th to 19th, great heat, with occasional showers;
20th to 22d, variable, clear ; 23d to 24th, thunder and rain ; 25th, variable ; 26th to 29th,
hot, dry, dusty period ; 30th to 31st, cooler, clear.
The most serious as well as the most unprofitable investment for
the market gardener is the sowing of spurious seeds.
BUIST^S aARBEN GtJIDE.
19
—7;^ — —
have overlooi^d sowing them you are still in time until the 20th to the 25th.
date the season is generally too short to form large roots.
After that
Turnips. — A portion of your sowings should be made the last of the month, just before
or after rain. The Red Sop or White Flat Strap-leaved are the best flat varieties; but BuiST’s
Mammoth Rkd Top White Gtobk is the best of all; sow it, it will please you. They are
of the easiest culture, and are generally sown broadcast. Those who desire to cultivate a
choice Yellow Turnip, we strongly recommend the Yellow Globe for field culture, or the
Golden Ball for the garden; the former should be grown in drills, and the latter broadcast.
AUGUST.
This is the last of the gardening months of Summer, and the time for sowing all varie-
ties of vegetables that require but a short season to mature their crops — such as Peas, Snap
Beans, Spinach, Corn Saead, Radish, Turnips, Lettuce and KaeE. The most import-
ant and most extensive sowings, however, are Turnips, and sowings should be completed if
possible, before the 20th; but all globe-shaped varieties, such as Mammoth Red Top Geobe,
White and Yeeeow Geobe, Yeeeow Aberdeen and Amber Geobe, should be sown as
early in the month as possible. The best of all the globe varieties is the BuiST’s Mammoth
Red Top Geobe. Sow it by all means, it is becoming very popular and cannot be recom-
mended too highly .
The flat varieties, such as RED Top and White Feat Dutch (Strap-LEaved), will fre-
quently be in time if sown as late as September 1st; but seeding so late is not advisable. The
Turnip-fly is a very destructive insect on the Ruta Baga and Turnip crop, frequently eating
off the young plants just as fast as they make their appearance above ground. Examine
closely, and if they are discovered, dust them with plaster. Frequent failures are often ex-
perienced in securing a good stand of plants; do not become disheartened, but re-seed at
once; after they form their first rough leaf the crop is safe. As there is so much spurious
Turnip Seed now offered for sale, it w’ould be advisable to purchase your supplies from us,
put up in X , }4, and 1 pound sealed cartons, as every grain of seed we offer has been grown
from transplanted and selected roots.
Peas. — Plant Buist’s Premier Extra Early and Early Morning Star from middle to last
of the month; all later varieties, if planted this month, are now liable to mildew, and will
produce no crop.
Snap=Short Beans. — Plant especially the Buist’s Lightning Valentine, Stringless Green
Pod, and Improved Golden Wax, and also the flat-podded Yellow Six Weeks for pickling
purposes. When they attain a suitable size for this purpose, pick them and put them in salt
and water.
Spinach. — Sow (the Perfection Curled is the best variety), also Corn Saead and GreEN
CureEd Kaee — Sow Radish — Buist’s Yellow and White Summer, Early Erfurt Scarlet Tur-
nip and Early Scarlet Globe— also the Black Spanish and Scarlet and White China — for Fall
or Winter use.
Lettuce. — Sow Dutch Butter, Big Boston and Philadelphia Market in drills for heading
late. Early plantings of Celery should now be earthed up, and later plantings, if dry, should
be well watered. This crop always pays well for any extra attention bestowed upon it.
Tomatoes planted late should have their foliage thinned out to permit the fruit to ripen
more evenly. Those who have acted upon our suggestion and planted the Majestic, BeeeE
or Beauty, will now find that we have not praised them too highly. Lima and other PoEE
Beans will require pinching back when overtopping their support. Late sowings of BEETS
should be thinned out and well cultivated. The growth of Cabbage will be greatly stimu-
lated by keeping the soil well tilled.
SEPTEMBER.
This month is still an active one with the gardener. Seeding time is almost over, but
the time for harvesting of root crops and the covering of others for Winter protection will
soon be here, therefore important work should be well in hand and finished promptly.
During August and September you have full opportunity of comparing and examining crops,
and noting impurities in those you have grown. If you purchased your seeds from Buist and
have ^ven your crops good soil and good culture, your garden has proved a success, and
impurities in your vegetables a rare occurrence ; but if you have overlooked the important
requisite of obtaining good seeds, and have planted those sent to the country stores to be
sold on commission (which are generally either old or of inferior quality), you will find that
a portion of your season’s labor has been bestowed on the cultivation of worthless crops —
your Cabbage, instead of showing a formation of fine heads, appears to be a mixture of Kale,
with a decided aversion to heading; your early sown Turnips have produced a remarkable
foliage, but no roots are formed and no prospects of any; your Beets, instead of being the
varieties for table use, are those generally cultivated for stock-feeding, with many other simi-
lar disappointments which are frequently experienced. It would be wise, therefore, in future
to remember that the best seeds are always the cheapest, and Buist’s are always grown by him
from Selected Seed Stocks and are therefore of the very finest quality. Order them; they are
^»D9C83:0»:0»»»:8
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1901.
MOON^S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES.
D. H. M.
Last Quarter 5 8 27 M.
New Moon 12 4 18 A.
First Quarter 20 8 33 A.
Full Moon 28 0 36 M.
D. H.
Last Quarter 5 8
New Moon 12 4
First Quarter 20 8
FuU Moon 28 0
M.
27 M.
18 A.
33 A.
36 M.
D. of Month. 1
D. of Week.
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
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Constella-
tions.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of Soutliern States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
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H. M.
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JEWISH CALENDAR FOR SEPTEflBER.
First day of New Year, Tishri, September 14th. Fast of Gedaliah, 3d day of Tishri,
or September 16th. Yom-Kippiu-, 10th day of Tishri, or September 23d. First day of
Tabernacle, 15th day of Tishri, or September 28th.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2d, breeezy, colder ; 3d to 5th, showery, dull ; 6th to 7th, clearing, cooler ;
8th, variable; 9th to 11th, rainy; 12th to 13th, clear and warm; 14th to 16th, fine,
clear, frosty weather ; 17th to 18th, showers, damp; 19th to 20th, still showery; 21st
to 24th, frosty, fine weather ; 25th to 26th, gloomy, rainy ; 27th, variable ; 28th, unset-
tled ; 29th to 30th, clear and warm.
BU ST'S CABBAGE
V LI BEAB
lEB NBBTH fl
B SBUIB.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 21
the cheapest and best for you. All growing crops will still require your attention and culti-
vation; preparations made for the sowing of Cabbagk, LKTTuck and CaubiFBowkr, to pro-
duce plants for Spring planting; sowings of Buist’s Extra Early Jersey Wakefield, Early
Winnigstadt, Charleston Wakefield, Buist’s Early Flat Dutch and Drumhead Cabbage, should
be made about the middle of this month. On the approach of cold weather the plants
should be lifted and stored in cold frames, and transplanted out in Early Spring. Sow also
Early Erfurt, Early Paris, and Early Snowball Cauliflower, which can be transplanted into
forcing or cold frames for heading during Winter and Spring, or stored similar to Cabbage for
planting out. Turnips, the Red Top and White Flat Dutch, may still be sown during the
first week of the month, if the sowings made last month have not proved a success. They
will now grow rapidly, and have fair prospects of forming roots if the season does not prove
a short one. Ckbery should be earthed up. Endive tied up for blanching. Sow also Corn
Salad, Spinach and KalE to remain out all Winter. Sow also Buist’s Early White
Forcing, Big Boston, Philadelphia and Boston Market, Early Prize Head,
Improved Royal Cabbage, Early Cabbage and Dutch Butter Lettuce, which can be
transplanted into cold frames or forcing beds for Winter and Spring heading, or transplanted
on ridges in the garden and covered with straw or litter during Winter. This is the month
for transplanting Strawberries, and also for the formation and seeding of Lawns. Sow Buist’s
preparation of grasses for this purpose, and read remarks on page 122. .September sowing is
decidedly better than sowing in Spring, as the young grass becomes thoroughly established
before cold weather, and gives it the advantage of an early Spring growth; it is then not so
liable to be damaged from warm weather.
OCTOBER.
The active duties of the gardener are now rapidly lessening; but an industrious man
always finds plenty to do at all seasons of the year. The principal duties of the present
month will be the harvesting of such root crops as are matured, the transplanting of
Lettuce, both into cold frames and ridges for Winter and Spring heading, also Cauli-
flowers into forcing frames for Spring use. Cabbage sown last month pull and stored in
cold frames for Spring planting. Spinach may still be sown, also Early Scarlet Globe
Radish in cold or warm frames, between rows of Lettuce; Celery should have its final
earthing up, trench all vacant ground, to remain in that condition until Spring; look over
your fruit garden, your ornamental trees and shrubs, see what additions are required, and if
possible substitute more desirable varieties. Now is also the time for planting all German
Bulbs, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, etc., but to be successful in their cultivation
the soil should be light and rich. If inclined to be heavy, mix it with sand and leaf-mold
from the woods. As soon as cold weather sets in, cover the beds with a coating of well-
rotted manure, which should be taken off in Spring, and surface soil loosened and finely
raked. We annually import from Holland large supplies of Bulbs, and your orders will be
filled promptly. There are no flowers that will repay you as much as Hyacinths, Tulips,
Daffodills, Crocus and the innocent little Snowdrops, these are the flowers that bloom in
the Spring, and which are so universally valued and admired, the planting of which are so
often overlooked until too late. Send for a Bulb catalogue and order at once.
NOVEMBER.
Gardening operations are now mostly over for the year, and the finishing touches may
be given to your garden at once. Plants in frames should be aired — all root crops must be
lifted at once, and carefully stored either in pits out-doors or in root cellars; Cabbage sown
in September, if not already placed in cold frames for Spring planting, should be attended
to at once; Cabbage which has headed lift and place in trenches, and cover over with litter
for Winter use. CELERY, Turnips, Beets, Carrots, lift and store for Winter use ; Parsnips
and Salsify, although perfectly hardy, supplies should be lifted for convenience. Aspara-
gus beds give Winter dressing. If you have grown a supply of Mangels, Turnips and Car-
rots, they now will come in very useful for stock-feeding, but to avoid flavoring either
milk or butter, feed them only at milking time. They should, however, always be steamed
before using.
DECEMBER.
Winter may now be said to be upon us in full force, and but little can be accomplished
out-doors, but in making a general clearing up about the place. Your forcing and cold
frames should have careful attention. Other supplies of Lettuce should be transplanted in
frames, and other sowings of Radish made; but there are some minor details that generally
suggest themselves to all thinking men that should always have Attention. The monthly
hints that we have given are merely suggestions for the inexperienced; competent gardeners
are familiar with the various duties of each season without referring to them.
This is also the month for making out your Spring list of seeds required. Remember
that the foundation of a good garden is first good seeds, and then good culture. Look out
for what are known as cheap seeds; do not expect to purchase for fifty cents per lb. that
which costs a dollar per pound to grow; There are lots of seeds annually sold that there is
nothing to recommend them but their first cost; the gardener generally finds them very ex-
pensive, for if they grow, the crops produced are inferior.
loth Honth,
31 Days
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MOON’S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES.
SOUTHERN states.
D.
H.
M.
D.
H.
M.
Last Quarter
.... 4
3
52 A.
Last Quarter
.... 4
3
52 A.
New Moon
....12
8
11 M.
New Moon
....12
8
11 M.
First Quarter
....20
0
58 A.
First Quarter , . .
....20
0
58 A.
Full Moon
....27
10
6 M.
Full Moon
, ..27
10
6 M.
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HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
Light Moon.
Constella-
tions.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of Southern States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R. & S.
H. M.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R.&S.
H. M.
Moon.
South.
H. M.
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Major Andre hung, 1780.
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Battle of Corinth, 1862.
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6
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18th Sunday after Trinity.
c
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Oliver W. Holmes d., 1894
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Chas. A. Dana died, 1897.
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JEWISH CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER.
Koshannah-Rabbah, 21st day of Tishri, or October 4th. Sh’mini Atseres, 22d day
of Tishri, or October 5th, Siruchas Torah, 23d day of Tishri, or October 6th. Rosh-
Ohodish, Cheshvan, October 13th and 14th.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2d, rainy, cloudy ; 3d to 4th, clear, cool ; 5th to 6th, unsettled ; 7th to 9th,
clear and frosty ; 10th to 11th, general rains ; 12th, changeable ; 13th to 14th, foggy,
dull; 15th to 16th, clear, pleasant weather ; 17th to 19th, clouding, showery; 20th to
21st, colder, blustery ; 22d to 23d, fair and cold, heavy frosts ; 24th, changeable ; 25th
to 26th, dull, gloomy ; 27th to 28th, rains ; 29th to 31st, clear, brilliant autumn weather.
•BUIST’S SEEDS ARE THE MOST RELIABLE.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
28
But the: Most Disappointing and Expensive Skkds to purchase are those known
as Commission Seeds, which are put up in gaudy packets and fancy cabinets, and are for
sale at almost every cross road store in the country. They are generally found worthless,
occasioned by either old age, or adulteration. After such seeds are once put up in packets
they are sent out year after year until sold. There are over two million boxes of such
Seeds annually consigned, (the only possible way to dispose of them), and representing a
reputed value of twenty millions of dollars, over two-thirds of which are returned to the
consignor, and if the packets containing the Seeds are not defaced or damaged by molasses
or flies they are sure of another annual trip.
Our Own Gove:rnmKNT, through the Agricultural Department at Washington, is
Another Distributor oe Poor Seeds, but as they give them away and mail them free,
the recipients are, therefore, not expected to make any complaints ; they annually ad-
vertise for 20 to 30 millions of packets, and award the contract to the lowest bidder,
regardless of reputation or ability to fill it. The contractor then canvasses the country to
pick up “job lots “ of the varieties required, their purity and quality are never considered
so long as they are cheap ; in consequence the reputation of government seeds has become
so questionable that they are more frequently used for kindling fires than for sowing in the
garden.
To Fiee the Government Contract as it should be, with the finest grade of Seeds
and of the highest germinating qualities would cost any reputable house $125,000 ; yet the
contract is generally placed for half that figure ; in doing so the Agricultural Department
courts imposition and generally secures it.
lE You Have Not Yet found a brand of Seeds that are both Reliable and Satisfactory,
we invite you to try BuiST’S. The selection, improvement and growth of Seeds has been a
specialty with our House since its establishment in 1828, and our Seeds are the finest
that can be produced ; in fact we guarantee them to prove satisfactory, or will return
the amount paid for them.
They Are, Without Question the most reliable Seeds of this country and are un-
doubtedly, the most popular. In some sections of the South and West, where other Seeds
had held undisputed sway for years, and merchants knew no others, they could only be in-
duced to handle them by the persistent demand of their customers. Numerous cases of
this kind have occurred ; and, when introduced, they have almost entirely superceded other
brands in two seasons. The great secret of this is in their great purity and fine quality.
A very important regulation of our house is, to annually cut out of papers all seeds left over
from the previous season, which secures for the purchaser the new crop ; which is an excep-
tion and not a rule of the trade — a great loss in the eyes of many — but we regard it as a very
profitable investment ; therefore, ask your merchant if he has ordered a fresh supply of
Buist’s Seeds ; if so obtain them through him; if not make out your own order from our
prices in this Almanac, and send direct to us, enclosing a remittance, and they will be sent
to you by return mail or express, and safe delivery guaranteed.
BUISrS GARDEN SEEDS IN PACKETS
—ARE THE-
Most Reliable and Most Popular in this Country.
There are more of them sold in the Northern and
Southern States than all other brands combined.
They are for sale by all leading Druggists and Country Merchants throughout
the South and West, but are never sent out on consignment as many brands are.
Consigned Seeds are generally of inferior quality, either from old age or grown from
spurious stocks.
See that every Packet has printed on it. Grown by Robert Buist Company,
and you will prevent the worthless and spurious seeds, with which the country is
flooded from falling into your hands and causing disappointment in the product of
your garden.
If your Merchant does not keep BUIST’S SEEDS, then order direct from
us and we will mail them to you and guarantee safe delivery.
1 1th nonth,
30 Days.
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MOON^S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES.
D. H.
M.
SOUTHERN STATES.
D. H.
M.
Last Quarter
... 3
2
24 M.
Last Quarter
.... 3
2
24 M.
New Moon
...11
2
34 M.
New Moon
,...11
2
34 M.
First Quarter. . . ,
....19
3
23 M.
First Quarter
....19
3
23 M.
FuU Moon
....25
8
18 A.
Full Moon
, ..25
8
18 A.
.d
d
o
O
ft
D. of Week.
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark and
Light Moon.
CONSTELLA- I
TIONS.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of Southern States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R„ & S.
H. M.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R.&S.
H. M.
Moon.
South.
H. M.
1
F
Gen. Sherman retired, ’83.
o
n
19
6
30
4
57
9 55
F.
6
18
5
9
10 12
4 19
2
s
Russ.fleetPt. Arthur, 1898
o
35
3
6
31
4
56
10 69
16
6
18
5
8
11 13
5 13
3
s
/^3d. 22d Sun. aft. Trin.
<L
95
16
6
32
4
55
morn
16
6
19
5
8
morn
6 4
4
M
Geo. Peabody d., ’69.
a
95
28
6
33
4
54
0 3
16
6
20
5
7
0 13
6 52
5
T
h. F. Butler born, 1818.
(T
SI
11
6
35
4
53
1 7
16
6
21
5
6
1 13
7 38
6
W
Gen. Meade died, 1872.
c
SI
22
6
36
4
51
2 8
16
6
22
5
6
2 8
8 21
7
T
Cuban Assembly org. , ’98.
c
3
6
38
4
50
3 4
16
6
23
5
5
3 1
9 5
8
F
Roosevelt Gov. N. Y., ’98.
a
15
6
39
4
49
4 6
16
6
24
5
4
3 57
9 48
9
S
Prince of Wales b., 1841.
c
27
6
40
4
48
5 3
16
6
25
5
4
4 52
10 31
10
s
23d Sunday after Trinity.
c
-TL-
8
6
42
4
47
6 2
16
6
26
5
3
5 47
11 16
11
M
^llth. L. Mott d., 1880.
•
21
6
43
4
46
sets.
16
6
26
5
2
sets!
ev. 2
12
T
Atlanta evac’d, 1864.
•
3
6
44
4
45
5 42
16
6
27
5
2
6 2
0 49
13
W
Curran died, 1817.
•
rr
16
6
46
4
44
6 27
16
6
28
5
1
6 48
1 37
14
T
Charles Carroll died, 1832.
•
m.
28
6
47
4
43
7 17
16
6
29
5
0
7 38
2 25
15
F
Dom Pedro dethron’d, ’89.
•
/
11
6
48
4
42
8 13
15
6
30
5
0
8 32
3 14
16
S
John Brown’s raid, 1859.
•
/
23
6
49
4
41
9 10
15
6
31
4 59
9 27
4 2
17
s
24th Sunday after Trinity.
•
6
6
60
4
40
10 12
15
6
32
4 58
10 25
4 50
18
M
John W. Keely d., 1898.
•
18
6
51
4
40
11 15
15
6
33
4 58
11 25
5 37
19
T
^19th. Gen. BueUd.,’98
D
AW
wv
1
6
52
4
39
morn
15
6
34
4 57
morn
6 25
20
W
Erup. Vesuvius, 1857.
D
AW
vw
14
6
53
4
38
0 22
14
6
35
4 57
0 26
7 14
21
T
Charles F. Adams d. , 1886.
D
AW
27
6
54
4
38
1 26
14
6
36
4 56
1 26
8 5
22
F
Thurlow Weed died, 1882.
D
K
11
6
55
4
37
2 36
14
6
37
4 56
2 31
8 59
23
S
France a repubhc, 1792.
D
K
25
6
57
4
36
3 50
14
6
38
4 56
3 40
9 55
24
s
25th Sunday after Trinity.
D
T
10
6
58
4
36
5 5
13
6
39
4 55
4 49
10 55
25
M
^^25 th. Hendricks d. , ’85
O
T
26
7
0
4
35
6 18
13
6
40
4 55
6 0
11 68
26
T
Berlin decree, 1806.
O
«
12
7
1
4
35
rises.
13
6
40
4 55
rises.
morn
27
W
Great storm N. Eng. coast.
o
28
7
2
4
35
6 30
12
6
41
4 65
6 52
1 1
28
T
Irving died, 1859. [1898.
O
n
13
7
2
4
34
7 38
12
6
42
4 55
7 66
2 3
29
F
Horace Greely died, 1872.
O
n
28
7
3
4
34
8 45
12
6
43
4 64
9 0
3 1
30
S
St. Andrew.
o
95
12
7
4
4
34
9 52
11
6
44
4 54
10 3
3 56
JEWISH CALENDAR FOR NOVEflBER.
Rosh-Chodish, Kislev, November 12th.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2nd, stormy ; 3d, variable ; 4th to 6th, cloudy, with high winds ; 7th to 9th,
heavy frost period ; 10th to 11th, milder, threatening ; 12th, showery ; 13th to 15th,
warmer, fair, pleasant ; 16th to 17th, clouding ; 18th to 20th, rainy, blustery ; 21st to
22d, clear, windy ; 23d to 24th, heavy rains ; 26th to 26th, cold snap ; 27th to 28th,
heavy snows ; 29th to 30th, clear and very cold.
BUISrS SEEDS ADE FAMOUS FDD PURITY AND VITALITY.
i
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
25
SHOPPING BY MAIL.
Seeds can be sent by mail to any part of tbe United States, in packages of four
pounds and under, with both promptness and safety, therefore customers located in the
most remote parts of this country, can just as readily obtain our seeds as those residing in
our own city. We mail papers, ounces and quarter pounds, free of postage; pounds
and quarts at an additional cost of 8 cents per pound, or 16 cents per quart.
Besides, we guarantee their safe delivery. We do not permit our customers to assume
any risk whatever in ordering, but place those located at the most distant parts, on the same
footing with those who personally call at our store, and order their purchases sent home.
The mail department of our establishment is a very extensive one, and perfect in all its de-
tails to insure the prompt and correct execution of orders.
For distant purchasers, who cannot obtain Buist’s Seeds from their merchant, it will
certainly pay them to mail their orders direct to us, rather than purchase such seeds as are
generally left for sale at country stores, as they will almost invariably prove an unprofitable
investment if perchance they grow ; a paper of Cabbage for instance will frequently sur-
prise you in producing Kale, and a paper of Turnip will often grow all tops and no Turnips;
there is no accounting for such magic turns ; but more frequently the contents of the pa-
pers do not appear to have much heart to grow from the straggling sort of way they fight
for their existence. Such seeds are what are known as commission seeds, purchased from
cheap sources, regardless of quality, and left in packages until their vitality is completely
exhausted. Fine vegetables can never be produced from seeds having weak germinating
qualities, and very seldom from those picked up by seedsmen who are compelled to pur-
chase their supplies, which are frequently the seeds saved from cullings after the best vege-
tables have been marketed.
SUGGESTIONS TO flAIL CORRESPONDENTS.
When you make out your order, write it distinctly in regular columns, and not in the
body of your letter. Observe that your Post-Office address, as well as your name, is dis-
tinctly written ; hundreds of letters are annually received, where one'or the other of these
important items are omitted, and the writer, after patiently waiting for his order to arrive,
frequently pens a sharp reprimand for neglect, when the fault is one of his own making ;
this omission has become so popular of late years, that we are obliged to have a file es-
pecially for such letters.
From our increased facilities for conducting business, no order is allowed to remain on
our books, at the utmost, forty-eight hours ; in order to carry out this rule during the busy
months, it always occasions a great effort on our part, but it is generally accomplished, no
matter to what extent the demand upon us may be ; we, however, always regard it a special
favor when our customers send in their orders early.
When you remit, obtain Post-Office orders or drafts ; it is really not safe to inclose
bank-bills in letters, and we cannot hold ourselves responsible for such, should they be lost.
Where money is sent by Express, prepay the expense of transmitting it, or it will be de-
ducted from the remittance. When only a portion of the amount required for the order is
remitted, we can only send goods to that amount ; we have been compelled to adopt this
rule on account of the great difficulty in collecting these small balances.
When bills are to be collected through the Express Co. , the expense of making such
collections are always charged on the invoice ; but no perishable goods, as Onion-seTS,
Potatoes, Buebs or Peants, will be sent in this way; remittances for such must always be
made with the order; in fact, there is no necessity to have orders sent C. O. D., and be at
the extra expense of return-charges, when one can so readily refer to our prices in this
catalogue and ascertain the exact cost of any order.
^ We personally conduct our business, just as much for pleasure as for profit; our heart is
in it as well as our purse, and we therefore guarantee satisfaction to all who may favor us
with their orders ; where errors occur we will esteem it a very great favor to be promptly
advised, to enable us to make an immediate correction. Strangers who have never visited
our establishment should not fail to call when in Philadelphia.
WHY SEEDS SOMETIMES FAIL TO GROW.
Seeds, like individuals, have their peculiarities and different natures, and to know the
nature of the various varieties is one of the principles of successful gardening ; some sorts
will withstand great moisture, while others will perish; some are liable to attacks of insects,
and are completely eaten up, while others can withstand such assaults.
Lima Beans, Okra, Cucumber, Squash, Melon, Pumpkin, Com, and Wrinkled Peas have
very delicate germs, and if a succession of cold, wet weather succeed their planting, they
will invariably perish in the ground; on the contrary. Peas, Radish, Lettuce, Turnip, Onion,
Beet, Snap Beans, Carrot, Salsify, and Spinach will withstand quite a spell of such weather;
therefore, many failures result from the inexperience of the planter in either selecting an
improper time for sowing, or in covering small delicate seeds too deep, but when failure
12th rionth,
31 Days.
1901.
B:e:e:9:93:B:B:9:B:9:^
MOON^S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES.
D.
H.
M.
D.
H.
M.
Last Quarter
.... 2
4
49 A.
Last Quarter . . . ,
.... 2
4
49 A.
New Moon
...10
9
53 A.
New Moon
, . . .10
9
53 A.
First Quarter . . . ,
....18
3
35 A.
First Quarter. . .
....18
3
35 A.
Full Moon
,...25
7
16 M.
Full Moon
. ..25
7
16 M.
1 D. of Month.] 1
D. of Week.
HISTORICAL EVENTS.
Dark aad
Light Moon.
Constella-
tions.
Latitude Middle States.
Equation of
Time.
Latitude of Southern States.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R. & S.
H. M.
Sun.
Rises
H. M.
Sun.
Sets.
H. M.
Moon.
R.&S.
H. M.
Moon.
South.
H. M.
1
s
Advent Sunday. [1859.
o
25
25
7
5
4
34
10 56
F.
6
45
4
54
11 3
4 47
2
M
/^^2d. Jno Brown hung.
a
a
7
7
6
4
34
11 59
11
6
46
4
54
morn
5 34
3
T
Illinois admitted, ’18.
a
a
19
7
7
4
34
morn
10
6
46
4
54
0 1
6 19
4
W
Bomb thrown at Sage, ’91.
a
n
1
7
8
4
33
0 57
10
6
47
4
54
0 56
7 3
5
T
Gen. Custer born, 1839.
a
n
12
7
9
4
33
1 56
9
6
48
4
54
1 50
7 46
6
F
Jefferson Davis died, 1889.
c
23
7
10
4
33
2 56
9
6
49
4
54
2 46
8 29
7
S
Battle Prarie Grove, 1862.
a
■TL.
5
7
11
4
33
3 56
9
6
49
4
55
3 42
9 14
8
s
2d Sunday in Advent.
a
17
7
12
4
33
4 53
8
6
50
4
55
4 36
9 59
9
M
Milton born, 1608. [1898.
a
29
7
13
4
33
5 49
8
6
50
4
55
5 29
10 46
10
T
^^lOth. Peace tr’y sign’d
•
12
7
14
4
33
6 42
7
6
51
4
55
6 22
11 34
11
W
Gen. Garcia d., 1898.
•
25
7
15
4
33
sets.
7
6
52
4
56
sets.
ev.22
12
T
Wm. L. Marcy born, 1786.
•
/
8
7
16
4
33
6 7
6
6
52
4
56
6 27
1 11
13
F
Bat. Fredericksburg, 1862.
#
/
21
7
17
4
33
7 4
6
6
53
4
57
7 22
2 .0
14
S
Washington died, 1799.
#
Vj
3
7
18
4
33
8 4
5
6
53
4
57
8 19
2 48
15
s
3d Sunday in Advent.
•
16
7
18
4
34
9 7
5
6
54
4
58
9 17
3 35
16
M
Boston Tea Party, 1773.
#
28
7
19
4
34
10 12
4
6
54
4
58
10 18
4 22
17
T
Beethoven born, 1770.
#
A/VX
VIV
11
7
19
4
34
11 18
4
6
55
4
58
11 19
5 10
18
W
18th. Ember Day.
D
AW
WV
23
7
20
4
34
morn
3
6
55
4
59
morn
5 58
19
T
Bayard Taylor d.,’ 76.
D
X
6
7
20
4
34
0 20
3
6
56
4
59
0 18
6 48
20
F
Ember Day.
D
K
19
7
20
4
34
1 31
2
6
56
4
59
1 23
7 41
21
S
Ember Day.
3
T
3
7
21
4
34
2 42
2
6
57
5
0
2 29
8 37
22
s
0 ent. Vj. Winter begins.
D
T
18
7
21
4
35
3 53
1
6
58
5
1
3 37
9 36
23
M
Henry W. Grady d., 1889.
D
«
4
7
22
4
35
5 4
1
6
58
5
1
4 44
10 38
24
T
Treaty of Ghent, 1814.
D
21
7
22
4
36
6 12
0
6
59
5
2
5 51
11 41
25
W
^^25th. Christmas Day.
O
n
6
7
22
4
36
rises.
0
6
59
5
2
rises.
morn
26
T
St. Stephen.
O
n
22
7
23
4
37
6 21
s.
7
0
5
3
6 39
0 42
27
F
St. John Evangelist.
o
25
6
7
23
4
38
7 30
1
7
0
5
3
7 44
1 40
28
S
Iowa admitted, 1846.
o
25
20
7
23
4
39
8 39
1
7
1
5
4
8 47
2 34
29
s
1st Sunday aft. Christmas.
o
a
3
7
23
4
40
9 45
2
7
1
5
4
9 49
3 25
30
M
Battle Savannah, 1778.
o
a
15
7
24
4
41
10 46
2
7
2
5
5
10 46
4 13
31
T
West Va. admitted, 1862.
o
a
27
7
24
4
42
11 45
3
7
2
5
5
11 41
4 58
JEWISH CALENDAR FOR DECEITBER.
First day of Chanukah, 25th of Kishlev, or December 6th. Rosh-Chodish, Tebet,
December 11th. Fast of Thebet, 10th day of Thebet, or December 20th.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1st to 2d, rough, cold weather ; 3d to 4th, snow squalls ; 5th, howling winds ; 6th,
changeable ; 7th to 8th, fair and cold ; 9th to 10th, very low temperatures ; 11th,
clouding ; 12th to 13th, sleet and snow ; 14th to 15th, clear, fine weather ; 16th, varia-
ble ; 17th to 18th, snow storms ; 19th to 21st, cold, clear ; 22d to 23d, cloudy ; 24th,
rain or snow ; 25th to 26th, wet, foggy ; 27th, changeable ; 28th to 29th, milder ; 30th
to 31st, fair, brilliant weather.
FOR A PODFITABLE-OAROFN SOW OOlST’S SEEOS.
4
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occurs with a person who is familiar with the sowing of seeds, the reason is invariably
because they are worthless from either bad harvesting or too old to grow; the latter is really
the principal cause, and to guard against this, purchase your supplies from BUIST. Turnip
and Cabbage Seed when grown out of doors are frequently eaten off by a small fly as rapidly
as the young plants appear, and often before any leaves are expanded, and unless the planter
is aware of this, he certainly must condemn the seed. When dry weather follows the sowing
of Turnip and Ruta Baga Seeds, they will not germinate freely, and those that do make
their appearance are invariably eaten off; therefore harrow and re-seed before or after the
first rain, and this is the only plamto adopt when a sowing fails from this cause. Ruta Baga
Turnip is particularly liable to be eaten off before the plant is really visible to the eye with-
out a close examination; and to guard against this, it is best to sow quite thickly, at the
rate of two pounds to the acre, and thin out if the plants come up too close, or dust them
with plaster if they are being destroyed by insects.
Many years since, we established a valuable rule by which we are always familiar
with the growing qualities of every variety of seed in our stock; a register-book is kept
with every sack of seed noted down in it in alphabetical order, and where there are a num-
ber of sacks of one variety, each is designated with a number, a sample is taken from each,
tested, and the strength of growing noted down in the register-book; every sack in our
warehouse goes through this process twice a year, and tbe new crops are always tested as
soon as they are received from our farms; those that prove defective are at once thrown
out. By this regulation it is almost a matter of impossibility for seeds lacking vitality to
be received from us. There are, unfortunately, some dealers who continue selling seeds
just as long as they remain in stock, regardless of age or the disappointments that will
surely follow their sowing. “ never thinking that Good Seeds, unlike good wine are
NOT IMPROVED BY BEING AGED.”
THE IMPORTANCE OF SOWING GOOD SEED.
Vegetables of good quality cannot be grown without first sowing reliable seeds; it is
exceedingly annoying, after ploughing, sowing and cultivating your garden for an entire
season to find that, instead of having spent your time and money profitably, you have lost
heavily in obtaining a spurious article ; this is really a growing evil among Seed Dealers
who have been springing up all over the country the last few years, like so many mush-
rooms, without having any knowledge of their business, or brains enough to conduct it if
they were acquainted with it; they do not exercise the care in selecting their stock that
they should, and very frequently make errors in handing out, or putting up in orders the
wrong variety. If druggists were as careless in compounding their prescriptions as many
are in selling seeds, they certainly would gain great notoriety in the courts of justice.
When you make your purchases, be satisfied that the parties from whom you obtain your
supplies are reliable, or that such a house has a good reputation, and expect to pay a fair
price for what you obtain. There are plenty of cheap seeds, as well as any other article in
the market, and it would be alwa}^s advisable to guard against them; a dollar saved in that
line is not always a dollar earned, but very frequently you will lose twenty for every one in-
vested.
It has been our aim, since we established our business (over seventy years), to supply
the public with seeds grown from selected stocks, and which are, in every instance, fresh
and pure; to accomplish this, all seeds from our establishment are either grown by us or es-
pecially for us, and to insure their purity, the crops, carefully inspected while growing.
This continued care has established for BUIST’S GARDKN SEUDS the enviable reputation
of the present day, and where they are sold in competition with those of other houses they
invariably become the most popular; this has been demonstrated with several cities and
towns that we could mention, where, a few years since, we had not a single customer, but,
by hard pressure, succeeded in introducing our seeds, and now supply the entire demand of
those places. Annual supplies are shipped to customers in almost all parts of the United
States, Canada, East and West Indies, South America and Mexico, and there is scarcely a
town or village in this country where they are not either sold or yearly planted by some of
its inhabitants.
THE KITCHEN GARDEN.
The Vegetable Garden is very important for every country villa, even if only large
enough to grow a few of the vegetables that are in constant demand; the lawn is certainly
very beautiful with its carpet of velvety green and graceful trees, and is without doubt the
most attractive object for any rural home; but the garden from which you draw your daily
supply of vegetables is not only a source of great economy, but of great convenience, and
the amount thus saved would create quite a snug fund in a single season; independent of
this, is it not a great pleasure to enjoy a dish, the first of the season, of Extra Early Peas;
to be able to cut a bunch of Asparagus before your neighbor, or to present a basket of Cauli-
flowers to a friend; and do you not also think the vegetables grown in your own garden are
always more delicate in flavor than those you obtain elsewhere ? Yes ! that is always the
general opinion, whether it it- is imaginary or not.
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Simple as the cultivation of vegetables is considered by many, yet to cultivate them
successfully requires skill acquired only by experience; book learning, as the farmer terms
it, will certainly give you the general principles, but there are a great many minor features
in their culture that you can only become familiar with by practice. A good garden, prop-
ly cultivated, should supply the table with a succession of crops throughout the growing
season, and a stock for winter use; but many content themselves with a single crop, and
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purchase the balance of their vegetables in their market. We cannot, in this condensed
Guide, propose to treat fully on the subject, but will give all the information that is re-
quired for the inexperienced. The first and most important consideration in selecting a
spot for the garden is the situation; the most suitable is a very gentle inclination toward the
east or southeast, that it may have all the advantages of the morning sun. The next pre-
ferable exposure is south or southwest; if sheltered from the north or northwest, so much
the better. Always avoid the neighborhood of large spreading trees, as their roots exhaust
the soil, and their shade injure the crops. In selecting the ground, it is of the greatest im-
portance to have the soil of a healthy quality, being mellow, dry and capable of being
worked with a spade. The best soils are of a friable and loamy texture; the worst, those
of a very light sandy, or stiff clayey description.
After a proper location has been selected, the next most important consideration is to
have it laid out in a convenient and attractive manner; a garden containing half an acre
well cultivated will produce sufficient vegetables to supply a moderate-sized family through-
out the year. The garden should be enclosed by a board fence, against the inside of which
plant Dwaef Pears, Apricots, Peaches, or Nectarines, and train as espaliers; the fruit
produced in this manner is always of the finest quality, if however, a fence is an objec-
tion, then plant a hedge of Privit which would be very ornamental, quite inexpensive,
and can be trimmed or sheared at any season of the year. Our illustration of a
kitchen garden will give an idea about what is required in order to have convenient space
for all the important vegetables, and their location (excepting Asparagus) should be
changed every year. A border about six to eight feet wide should surround the whole gar-
den, and walks laid out from four to six feet wide. Should the bottom, or subsoil, be re-
tentive, trench the ground at least eighteen inches deep, as good vegetables can never be
produced on sour or shallow soil. By trenching, I mean dig out a space two spades wide
and one spade deep, placing the soil taken out to one side; then turn up the bottom soil,
where it lies, at least the full depth of the spade, throw the top of the next trench on the
first subsoil, and so on until the whole is finished. The general method of trenching is to
turn the top side down; aqd the subsoil up; this is attended with evil consequences, as many
years will elapse before the bad soil, which has been turned up, can be made equal to the
surface soil, which has been turned under. In spading and trenching, we, of course, refer
to small gardens; the more extensive ones should be plowed and subsoiled. The inclination
of the soil of one foot in forty, or merely sufficient to carry off the water, is all that is re-
quired; a greater slope than this would, during heavy rains, sweep soil, manure and seeds
TO the lowest ground.
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ROTATION OF CROPS. — There should always be a rotation of crops ; that is, no two
crops of a similar nature, such as Beet, Carrot, and Parsnip, should be grown two years in
succession on the same ground ; it is not only very exhausting to the soil, but the crops thus
grown are less productive. To facilitate this rotation, the garden should be divided into
squares of nearly uniform size ; say into six or eight squares, with cross-walks of from three
to four feet wide. Constant stirring of the soil, destroying all weeds, and manuring freely,
is one of the secrets of the gardeners success.
riANURE. — Well-decomposed barnyard manure is the most reliable material for general
purposes. From twenty to thirty tons is sufficient for an acre. For contingencies, or special
purposes, use Peruvian Guano, at the rate of three hundred pounds to the acre, applied in
moist weather ; but even frequent uses of this will injure the soil. Ground raw bones is also
a valuable manure, and can be used occasionally with excellent effect ; but, above all, avoid
superphosphate, unless you know, by actual experience of yourself or friends, that the brand
you purchase is reliable, as thousands of tons are annually sold that the farmer actually
receives not a particle of benefit from. A very beneficial liquid manure is made by dissolv-
ing guano at the rate of one pound to five gallons of water, to promote the gro^i:h of vegeta-
bles already started. Soapsud water is an excellent liquid manure for some garden crops,
especially for Celery, which, if applied every other day during their growing season, the stalks
will be crisp and of a mammoth size.
In order to secure a supply of early vegetables, a hot-bed frame is indispensable. It can
be constructed by any man, at a very small cost ; it consists of a wooden frame, generally six
feet wide, and from six to sixteen feet long,
according to the supply of early vegetables
required ; one side to be at least six inches
higher than the other ; the frame to be sub-
divided by cross-bars, and each division cov-
ered by a glazed sash ; the sides and ends
should be joined by hooks and staples, to ad-
mit of its being taken apart, and stored away
when not required. After completion, place
it on the manure-bed, prepared in the follow-
ing manner : The frame should face the south
or southeast ; fill in about ten inches of rich
pulverized soil, and allow it to stand a few
HOT-BED FEAME. days, giffing it air by slightly raising the sash,
so that the fiery vapor or steam may escape.
The seeds of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Egg-Plant, Pepper, Tomato, and many other varieties
may be sown, and the plants planted out as soon as the frosty weather is over.
Preparing flanure for Hot-Beds. — Fresh stable manure only, not exceeding six weeks
old, is suitable for this purpose. Turn it over into a compact heap, protected from heavy
rains or snow ; allow it to remain so for about eight days, when it should be made up into the
requisite form to suit the frame. If there is a scarcity of manure, use with it one-half fresh
tanner’s bark. Egg-Plant requires strong heat to vegetate it ; for such the hot material will
require to be two feet thick. Where the ground is quite dry, a very good method is to dig
a space about eighteen inches deep, and put the manure therein ; tramp it firmly and evenly ,
place thereon the frame and sash ; put in the rich earth, and in about four days sow the seed,
having previously stirred the earth freely to destroy any seeds or vreeds therein.
Cold Frame is a simple construction of boards for wintering Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauli-
flower, or Brocoli, for planting out early in Spring. Select a dry southern exposure ; form
a frame from four to six feet wide, and as long as is required. The back should be fourteen
inches, and the front six inches high, with a cross-tie every six feet. Seeds of Cabbage,
Lettuce, Cauliflower, and Brocoli, sown in the open border early in September, will be ready
to plant into the cold frame about the end of October. The soil should be well prepared and
smoothly raked before planting. Admit air freely on all pleasant days, but keep closed during
severe weather.
Cold Pit. — This is a structure in very general use for growing Cauliflowers during Win-
ter. The situation must be dry and well sheltered, having a south or southeast exposure.
Dig out a space two feet deep, and eight feet wide, if for brick, and nine feet wide if for
stone. Build the back wall four and a half feet high ; that will be two and a half feet above
ground, and three feet high in the front. If the ground is not dry, and is subject to under-
water, and draining cannot be effected, do not dig so deep, and surround the walls with two
feet thick of earth, which will keep the frost from penetrating them. If Cauliflower is to be
planted, put into the pit three feet of leaves from the woods, tramp them firmly, over which
put one foot of rich earth ; after it remains for two weeks, it will be ready for the plants.
Six plants for each sash of four feet will be enough. The space batween may be filled up
with Lettuce plants or a sowing of Radish,
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Hot Pit. — Constructed in the same manner as the Cold Pit, but having the appliances of
artificial warmth, either by hot manure and leaves, about half and half, firmly trampled into
the bottom, two and a half to three feet thick ; or one-half fresh tanner’s bark, half dried,
mixed with hot manure, is very efficient, over which place about one foot of earth. In about
two weeks the heat will have subsided sufficiently to admit of Cucumbers being planted, or
any other seeds or roots requiring artificial warmth to forward their growth. These materi-
als are readily obtained by every farmer and gardener.
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HARKET GARDENING . — ^“This is a laborious occupation, yet one that pays a very
handsome percentage on the investment. Ten acres in vegetables, well cultivated and prop-
erly managed, will prove more profitable than a fifty-acre farm producing the ordinary farm
crops. I have frequently observed, in my business relations with the Farmer and Market
Gardener, a vast difference in the accumulation of means between them. The one will com-
mence under very favorable prospects, on a farm leased for a number of years, will labor
industriously and study economy, and rarely realize much more than a comfortable living
for his family. The other, commencing under less favorable circumstances, with equal
energy, does not only pay an annual rent of from thirty to sixty dollars per acre ( as is the
case with many of our Philadelphia Market Gardeners who occupy valuable grounds in the
city), and support a large family, but in a very few years realizes sufficient to purchase the
place. A few heads of Cabbage will, in frequent seasons, sell for as much as a bushel of
Corn, and a few bunches of early Asparagus for as much as a bushel of Wheat. Good
Vegetables will always sell at a good profit, and our hungry cities can rarely be overstocked
with them.
In locating a Garden, observe that the soil is light, and situation convenient to the city ;
a few dollars additional rent is nothing, if the ground is suitable ; and with industry and
reasonable economy the cultivator will annually realize a handsome income.
Do You Know that there are over thirty millions of dollars worth of seeds annually
sold in this country, and that over half of which are worthless from either old age or
impurity. This should impress everyone of the great importance of exercising the greatest
care and judgement in the selection of seeds they sow.
A SUGGESTION TO THE GARDENER.
The following are some of the most Improved Varieties which we have introduced for
either the Market Gardener or Private Grower, and strongly recommended them to those
who desire to grow the Best and in which there is always the greatest profit for the Cultivator.
The selection and improvement of Vegetables that are in greatest demand is more important
than the introduction of novelties which fade from sight after a single season. There is not
one novelty in fifty that ever proves of any value.
Buist’s Lightning Barly Valentine Beans
Buist’s Dwarf Butter Wax Bismarck Beans
Buist’s Early Morning Star Peas
Buist’s Premier Extra Early Peas
Buist’s Extra Early Turnip Beet
Buist’s Early Dark Blood Turnip Beet, Othello
Buist’s Florida Header Cabbage
Buist’s Improved Early and Late Drumhead Cabbage..
Buist’s Improved Early and Late Flat Dutch Cabbage.
Buist’s Short-Stem Brunswick Drumhead Cabbage
Buist’s Improved Half Long Scarlet Carrot
Buist’s Perfection Early White Spine Cucumber
Buist’s Improved Large Thornless Purple Egg Plant ...
Buist’s Pedigree Yellow Globe Danvers Onion
Buist’s Pedigree Yellow Dutch or Strasburg Onion
Buist’s Pedigree White Silver Skin Onion
Buist’s Perfection White Forcing Lettuce
Buist’s Garnishing or Emerald Parsley
Buist’s Earliest Scarlet Button Radish
Buist’s Mammoth White Salsify
Buist’s Perfection Curled Spinach
Buist’s Majestic Tomato
Buist’s Prize Belle Tomato
Buist’s Beauty Tomato
Buist’s Mammoth Red Top Globe Turnip
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ARTICHOKE.
Larg'e Green Globe — This is not a popular vegetable
in this country, and is cultivated to a very limited extent.
It is a very coarse-growing plant, occupying much space,
while only a small portion is available for food, which is the
receptacle of the flower. Plant the seed early in Spring, in
rows three inches apart, and one foot from row to row; cover
with fine earth one-quarter of an inch ; when one year old,
transplant them two feet apart each way, in deep, rich soil.
Where the Winters are severe, they must be protected with
dry litter, or a bed of leaves, or by raising around them
about eight inches of earth; manure and dig annually be-
tween the rows. The heads are boiled, and eaten with but-
ter and salt; the bottom of these heads are very fleshy, and
are cooked in various ways, sometimes being dried for Winter
use. The French are very partial to this vegetable. Pkt. ,
10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.,; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.
Artichoke Roots— Jerusalem— This variety is quite
distinct from the above and is only produced from the root
or tuber; are planted and cultivated the same as the potato; is immensely productive and a
fattening food for hogs. 3 lb. package, by mail, $1.00; peck, $1.00; bushel, $2.75; bbl. $7.00.
ASPARAGUS.
The Asparagus is a favorite vegetable with all; almost every rural family have a
bed of it in their garden, and there is generally great competition among neighbors in cut-
ing the first bunch of the season. The seed should be soaked and sown early in Spring, two
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inches deep, and eighteen inches from row to row ; the soil should be of a rich, sandy loam,
well manured and prepared. After the plants are either one or two years old, transplant
them into permanent beds, prepared in the following manner : —
The ground should be thoroughly trenched, burying in plenty of manure, as no more
can be supplied after the beds are planted (except by surface dressings) ; the soil can scarcely
be too rich, for the sweetness, tenderness and size of
the stalks depend on the richness of soil and the rapid-
ity of their growth. A plot of ground twenty feet
wide and fifty feet long will be large enough to supply
a moderate-sized family ; over it sow about one hun-
dred pounds of salt, incorporating it with the soil to
the depth of four inches. After being properly lev-
elled, divide it off into beds four feet wide, with alleys
two feet wide between them. Drive in a long stake at
each corner, take up the plants carefully from the
seed-rows with a spading-fork, expose them to the air
as little as possible, keep them covered during the
time of planting, not allowing the roots to become
dry. Stretch a line the length of the bed, nine inches
from the edge, and with a spade cut a small furrow six
inches deep ; set a row of plants along the trench,
nine inches apart, with the crown of the roots three or
four inches below the surface, spreading out the roots
of each crown or plant perfectly flat ; having finished a
row, cover them directly, rake evenly, and proceed to
open another furrow a foot from the first ; plant in
the same manner, and so on until you have four rows
to a bed. Cut down the stems the growth of each sea-
son the last of Autumn, before the seed drops, to pre-
vent filling the bed with small plants. After clearing
off the weeds, cover with a dressing of manure or rich
compost, which is to be forked in early Spring ; the
plants must be thoroughly established before using,
which will require at least two years. The third Spring
give the beds a sprinkling of guano ; as soon as frost is out of the ground, cultivate and
loosen the soil. This season you will cut, but not too heavy, as it is better to cut light to
strengthen the roots. As the alleys between the beds will be so much ground idle the first
two years, they can be planted with Cabbage, Tettuce, or sown with Radish or other similar
crops ; but nothing should be planted on the beds, as it would exhaust the soil. For mar-
keting, the stalks should be all large, as green as possible, and cut, when bunched, eight
inches long. The bunches should be five inches across the butt end, and tied with basswood-
tie or Raffia near each end. If to be kept over night, wet the butts and stand on the ground
in a cool cellar ; keep the tops dry after bunching. Always use an Asparagus Buncher, as
they compress the stalks and make the bunches more uniform in size. They cost ^1.50 each.
Conover’s Collossal. — The oldest and most popular of the large growing varieties, but
is surpassed in size by some of the recently introduced sorts. Remember, the great secret
of growing large Asparagus, is richness of soil. Targe stalks of no variety can ever be
produced on poor ground. Per oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 15 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. Roots, two years
old, |1.00 per 100, |6.00 per 1000.
Barr’s flamnioth. — This variety originated with a Market Gardener of this city; and
is undoubtedly the best and largest growing variety of them all; when grown in rich soil
the stalks frequently attain an inch in thickness and almost as white as blanched celery, of
uniform size almost to the extreme point, resembling the famous German asparagus which
is so highly prized by the patrons of Delmonico’s and other famous restaurants of this
country. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. • Roots, 2 }^ears old, ^1.00 per 100;
$6.50 per 1000.
The Palmetto. — This variety was introduced from the South, and sprung into popular
favor at once and is now cultivated in some localities quite extensively. It is productive,
large in size and quite early. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Roots, 2 years old,
$1.00 per 100; $6.50 per 1000.
Barr’s Mammoth Asparagus.
BEANS (Dwarf, Snapshort or Bush.)
To afford a regular succession of crops throughout the season, plant every two weeks
in rows, eighteen inches apart, two inches deep, from the middle of Spring to the end of
Summer; but not until the soil becomes warm, as they are very sensitive to both heat and
cold. Cultivate frequently, but only when dry, as the scattering of earth on the foliage of
pods, when moist, will cause them to become damaged with rust. This crop will flourish
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between the ridges of Celery, rows of Corn or Cabbage, when they are first planted, as the
Beans would be ready for the table before the other crops attain any size.
Wax or String’less Beans have now become a universal favorite throughout the
country ; so much so, that we have not yet been able to grow sufficient to supply the increas-
ing demand; they are, without doubt the best of the entire Bean family, and in saying
this, we do not make the famous Dima an exception; they are entirely free from strings,
the pods are of a beautiful waxy yellow color, boil down as rich as butter, and taste more
like a tenderloin beefsteak than a vegetable. The German Wax Pole we regard as superior
to the Dwarf, being more fleshy and richer. It amply repays the extra trouble and expense
of furnishing rods or poles; they luxuriate in rich soil, but will produce a fair crop in poor
ground. It is merely a question of time when they will almost supersede all other varieties
and they will also mature their crops as far north as the Northern Lakes, vffiich is a very
important feature. They should be used while young, or just as soon as the pods assume
their waxy color. Our city markets are now daily canvassed especially for this vegetable,
and market gardeners who are fortunate enough in securing and planting pure seed secure
ready sale for their entire product at more than double the price of the ordinary varieties.
We say, “ securing pure seed,” from the fact that two-thirds of the Beans sold under this
name are spurious^ being badly mixed with a tough green-podded variety, which are useless
for the table.
Seed-growers are not careful enough in growing this crop; they frequently grow it side
by side with other varieties, and do not even trouble themselves in weeding out the plants
producing green pods. A crop grown in this manner will become entirely mixed in a single
season, and there are hundreds of such crops grown every year and sold to the seed stores of
the Bast and West, and supplied by them very innocently to their customers as pure seed
(as their purity cannot be distinguished when the bean is matured); therefore, be careful in
purchasing. Our stock is always of our growth, and our customers will always find them
strictly pure and reliable in every respect.
GREEN PODDED VARIETIES.
Buist’s IjiglitniDg* Early Valentine.
We recently introduced this variety which
has become famous in all the Bean -growing
sections of our country. It is well named,
as it is lightning in ripening in comparison
with any other stock of this popular Bean.
The pods are large, round and tender, is
very productive, and when young entirely
stringless. It cannot be recommended too
highly to the market-gardener, as he de-
rives his greatest profit from the earliest
crops, and this surpasses all other stocks of
Valentines in both earliness and product-
iveness. It is sold only in our sealed pack-
ages and lead-sealed sacks. Pint, 20 cts. ;
quart, 30 cts. ; peck, |1.75 ; bush., |6.00.
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String^less Green
Pod. — This is the
first stringless Green
Pod Bush Bean ever
introduced, and will
in a few years out-
rank the famous
Valentine in popu-
larity and value. It
cannot be recom-
mended too highly
to either the market
gardener, private
grower or canner;
it is ready for the
table as soon as the
Valentine, and the
pods being Tound
arid full, are very
fleshy and succu-
lent; they are ab-
solutely stringless,
which secures for it
the recommendation
of every housekeep-
er, as there is not a
more disagreeable
dish for the table
than stringy beans;
although cooks pro-
fess to string them before using, yec they rarely do it. Pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts. ; peck,
$1.75; bush., $6.00.
Stringless Green Pod Dwarf Bean.
Improved Early Valentine is one of the
best and oldest and most prolific varieties,
but is a week later than the Lightning Val-
entine ; it can be picked for the table in
about six weeks from the time of planting ;
the pods are round, smaller in size than the
Improved Larly Valentine Bean.
Mohawk, but not quite as productive ; it is a
first-class market variety, and one of the
best and most popular of all the green -
podded varieties. Pint, 15 cts. ; quart,
25 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.
The Shipper’s Favorite. —This is one of
the earliest and most desirable market
varieties, with unsurpassed shipping quali-
ties, and for that purpose is the best green-
podded Snap-Short ever introduced. It
begins bearing when quite small, and pro-
duces a succession of pods which are deli-
cate, tender, and, while young, entirely
stringless; the pods are very much larger
than those of any other dwarf variety;
highly recommended to Market Garden-
ers, as it retains its beautiful green color
after being picked longer than any other
variety. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck,
$1.50; bush., $5 50.
Early Mohawk Six Weeks.— This is a
long, flat-podded, and very productive
variety, withstanding a greater degree of
frost and cold w^eather than any other va-
riety, and on that account is preferred and
selected for first planting; is also an ex-
cellent variety for pickling, for which
purpose it should be planted about the
last of August. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 20 cts.;
peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
Earlj^ Yellow Eoii^ Six Weeks, in
growth and maturity is very similar to the
Mohawk and is a very popular variety in
the South, pods long and flat, very pro-
ductive and ripens about the same time.
Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; peck, $1.25;
bush. , $4.50.
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Extra Early Kefug’ee.— -This vari-
ety, which was introduced a few years
since has become very popular with
Market Gardeners who grow Snap-
Short Beans for early shipment, es-
pecially with those who are located
in Florida and other sections of the
South, where it is entirely supersed-
ing the old but very popular Refu-
gee which has long been a very
great favorite, on account of its be-
ing so much earlier; its pods are
round, of a bright green color and
very productive and always certain
of producing a crop even in un-
favorable seasons. Per pint, 15 cts. ;
qt., 25 cts.; peck, |1.50; bush., $6.00.
Early Refiigee or Thousand-to^
One. — A very excellent variety, very
similar to the Valentine when green
though a stronger grower; is fit for
the table in about seven weeks; very pro-
ductive and the best of all varieties for
canning. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck,
|1. 50; bush., ^5.00.
Henderson’s Dwarf, or Bush Eima.
— There are many who prefer the Dwarf
Dima to those that require poles, yet in our
estimation we regard the running variety
decidedly preferable, but the former has
some advantages, as they require no sup-
port and come into bearing a month ear-
lier. The Henderson produces beans the
size of the Sieva or Carolina, which are of
small size, very productive and preferred
in the South; they grow from 15 to 18
inches high and continue producing until
frost; a few rows will supply a small
family throughout the season. Pint, 20 cts. ;
quart, 30 cts.; peck, ^1.75; bush, $6.60.
Henderson’s Dwarf or Bush lyima Bean.
Fxtra Darly Refugee Bean.
Best of All. — This is a famous variety of
Snap-Short, which is very popular in all
sections of our country where Snap-Short
Beans are grown for early shipments; it
far excels the Improved Valentine for that
purpose, both in productiveness and size
of pods; when young it is entirely string-
less. The pods are very long, and the re-
taining of their beautiful green color and
freshness in appearance, even when pick-
ed for several days, is one of its greatest
features. Pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 25 cts. ; peck
|1.50; bush., |5.00.
Extra Early White Valentine.— This
variety is identical with the Red Valentine,
both in earliness, productiveness and form
of pods; the only difference is in the color
of the beans when ripe, which are pure
white. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck,
$1.60; bush., $6.60.
Early China Kecl-Eye. an old favorite,
is very early, and of good quality, and
quite popular in the South. Pint, 15 cts.;
qt., 20 cts. ; pecli, $1.26; bush., $i.00.
White Kidney, or Koyal Dwarf, a
good late variety, can be used as a snap-
short or as a shelled-bean for Winter use
it has no equal. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 20 cts.;
peck, $1.26; bush, |4.00.
White Marrow. — This variety is the
bean of commerce, and it is grown almost
exclusively for a dry shelled-bean for
Winter use. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 20 cts.;
peck, $1.00; bush, |3.75.
Do NOT OVERBOOK planting the Stringless
Green Pod Dwarf Snap-Short. It’s a prize
and is destined to become the most popular
variety for both the market gardener and
private grower.
The great error made by almost all private growers is in permitting their snap-short beans
to become too large before picking, consequently they are stringy and unfit for use. Almost all
varieties are nearly stringless when young, and only in that state should they be used. After break-
ing off and stringing from both ends of the pods the slicing should run almost the entire length.
This is the German method of preparing them, which is far superior to the usual way.
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Burpee’s Dwarf,
or Bush Lima.
— This variety pro-
duces beans as large
as the Pole Lima,
but in every other
respect they are
similar to the Hen-
derson, except in
quality, which we
regard as superior,
having more of the
flavor of the old
Lima ; they are how-
ever more liable to
contain runners, as
it is a hybrid va-
riety and a difficult
matter to keep
them free from
them; the plants
grow about twenty
inches high, o f
stout growth and
erect, yet branch-
ing into a bush
from two to three
feet in diameter; it must be observed that no variety of the Lima, either dwarf or tall
should be planted until the weather becomes settled, as they will invariably rot in the
ground. Pint, 20cts.; quart, 35 cts. ; peck, $2.00; bushel, $7.00.
WAX OR YELLOW=PODDED VARIETIES.
Dwarf Butter Wax Bismarck (Rust-proof). — This celebrated variety, which we intro-
duced a few years since, is one of the most attractive and famous varieties of Wax Beans
known in Germany ;
its great beauty, and
extraordinary
length of pods, at-
tracted our atten-
tion in the markets
of Berlin in ’87 ; we
found them in qual-
ity so far superior to
any variety of the
Wax that we had
ever tasted that we
secured sufficient
for seed purposes for
that year, and have
since then grown
them very exten-
sively ; they cannot
b e recommended
too highly to all
lovers of the Butter
Bean, They are
very early, the pods
of which are pro-
duced in great pro-
fusion, and will av-
erage six inches in
length, are almost
transparent, exceed-
ingly brittle and of
a very delicate
flavor ; the bean
when dry is of a
beautiful b 1 u e i s h
black color and of a kidney shape. Pint, 20 cts, ; quart, 30 cts. ; peck, $1.75 ; bush., $6.00.
Dwarf Butter Wax Bismarck Bean.
(The Cream of all Wax Varieties.
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Dwarf Golden Wax.— There has been
no variety of Snap Bean ever introduced
that has given the satisfaction and profit
in culture equal to the Dwarf Golden Wax.
Its pods are fleshy, of a beautiful golden
waxy color, of a large size, quite product-
ive, and of lucious flavor ; its only defect
is liability of its pods to spot with rust in
very wet seasons. Pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 30
cts. ; peck, ^1.50 ; bush., |5.50.
Early Dwarf German Wax,— One of
the finest of Snap-shorts, and the oldest of
the Wax varieties ; pods transparent, waxy
yellow, and snap like pipe-stems ; boil as
rich as butter, and, when highly seasoned,
are luscious ; they are thick and very ten-
der, entirely stringless, and fully as early
as the Valentine ; one of the best market
varieties. The bean, when ripe, is black.
Pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 30 cts. ; peck, |1.50 ;
bush., |5.50.
Improved Golden Wax (Rust-proof).—
This variety, the pods of which are of a
dark rich golden yellow color, is rapidly
surpassing the famous Golden Wax, which
has been the most popular and most desir-
able of all Wax varieties. It is a vast im-
provement not only in the size of its pods
and productiveness, but it is not liable to
rust, even in the most unfavorable weather.
Seasons that have almost entirely destroyed
the crop of Golden Wax by rust the Im-
proved variety stood without a blemish to
its pods. Pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 30 cts. ; peck,
|1.50; bush, |5.50.
Dwarf Prolific German Wax. — For
• many years the old Dwarf German Black
Wax Bean has been a great favorite, both
with market gardeners and private plant-
ers, on account of the fine quality and early
maturity of its tender yellow waxy pods.
This variety originated with a large bean
grower in Genesee County, N. Y., and is
exceedingly valuable, not only because of
its superiority over the old strain, but also
for greater productiveness. While it re-
tains all the good qualities of its parent,
the pods are straighter^ longer and
rounder^ and almost twice as productive.
Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, |1.50;
bush, ^5.50.
Crystal White Wax. — A very beautiful,
distinct and desirable variety, producing
pods of good size. Color, waxy-white, and
almost transparent. Are stringless, crisp
and tender, and of rich flavor. The pods
develop quickly, but mature slowly, and
remain in condition for table use longer
than any other variety. Pint, 20 cts. ; qt.,
30 cts. ; peck, |1.50 ; bush., |5.50.
Dwarf White Wax.— Similar in every
respect to the Dwarf German Wax ; the
pods are, however, not quite so round, and
the bean is pure white when ripe. Highly
recommended. Pint, 20 cts. ; qt., 30 cts. ;
peck, 1.50 ; bush., |5.50.
Dwarf speckled Kidney Wax Bean.
Dwarf Speckled Kidney Wax But-
ter,— We regard this as one of the very
best of the Wax varieties, even surpassing
the famous Dwarf Golden or Cream Wax
in both quality and productiveness, and
is a grand market sort; the plants become
literally loaded with long beautiful waxy
colored pods, which are entirely stringless
and of a rich luscious flavor, it is also quite
as early as the Valentine. The pods are
very long, broad and flat, and are exceed-
ingly brittle; beans when dry, are white
with two shades of reddish-purple, more
or less visible, of a distinct kidney shape.
We cannot recommend it too highly for
either market or family use. Per pint, 15
cts. ; qt., 30 cts.; peck, |1.75; bush., |56.00.
Dwarf Scarlet or Crimson Wax
Flag’eolet. — Avery valuable yellow pod-
ded variety, producing a profusion of long,
broad, and very succulent waxy pods which
are entirely stringless. An abundant bearer
and entirely rust-proof. A very valuable
variety for either market or family use.
The bean, when dry, ranges from light to
a deep scarlet color, and of kidney shape;
is entirely distinct from any other variety.
Per pint, 15 cts.; qt, 30 cts. ; peck, $1.75;
bush, $6.00.
Perfection Dwarf Wax. — This is a very
popular variety and a hybrid of the Scar-
let Flageolet Dwarf Wax, which has
proved itself not only quite a distinct va-
riety, but one of great value, both for the
Market Gardener and for private use; it is
a vigorous grower and very productive,
producing magnificent large golden yel-
low pods, entirely stringless, exceedingly
tender and of very rich flavor; owing to
its robust habit it produces its pods well
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up from the ground.
Per pint, 20 cts. ; qt. ,
30 cts., peck, $1.7 b;
bush., $6.00.
Yosemite Mam-
moth Wax Bush
Bean. — This variety
is well named as it is
the largest podded
dwarf snap-short bean
in the world; the
pods are immense,
averaging in length
from 10 to 14 inches
and of the thickness
of a man’s finger, of a
rich golden yellow
color and are nearly
all solid pulp, of lus-
cious flavor and enor-
mously productive ;
it may well be classed
as a vegetable wonder
of great value. It
should be planted
twice as wide apart
as the ordinary bush
bean, as it is a vigor-
ous grower, and the
immensity of its pods
require plenty of light
and air to perfect Perfection Dwarf Wax Bean.
them ; it is the most fleshy podded variety. Per pint, 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts. ; peck, ^2.00 ;
bush., |7.50.
BEANS (Pole or Running)
These are usually planted in hills and trained to poles, which should be eight to ten
feet long, and firmly set in the ground from three and a half to four feet apart each way ;
draw around them a hill of earth, and plant four or five beans to each hill, one inch deep,'
always observing to plant the eye of the bean down, which will germinate them quicker, pro-
duce a stronger plant, and grow more freely.
Barge White Lima.— The Targe Tima
is a general favorite wherever it can be cul-
tivated ; the germ of this bean is very del-
icate, and sometimes tfie first planting is
destroyed by cold and wet weather ; to in-
• sure against this, the beans can be sprouted
in small flower pots, or by placing them on
sods of earth, placed in a frame, covered
lightly with soil, and planting them out
when the weather becomes warm ; this will
increase their earliness fully two weeks.
Per pint, 15 cts. ; qt., 3 0 cts. ; peck, |1.75;
bush., |6.50.
Salem Mammotli Bima.— This celebra-
ted variety originated from a selection
made for several years by an extensive
grower at Salem, N. J. ; it is remarkable
for the large size of both pods and beans
it produces, as well as for its earliness.
The beans, when dry, are of a beautiful
light green color and of almost twice the
vsize of the ordinary Tima, and of very rich
flavor. Per pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 35 cts. ;
peck, |2.00 ; bush., $7.00.
Extra Early Jersey Bima.— This vari-
ety is remarkable for its extreme earliness.
It is ready for the market from ten days to
two weeks earlier than any other variety,
frequently ready for picking by the mid-
dle of July ; the beans and pods are smaller
than those of the common Tima, but are
considered of a more delicate flavor. Per
pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 35 cents ; peck, ^2.00 ;
bush,, $7.00.
Breer’s Improved, or Challenger
Bima. — This is also known as the Potato
Tima, is an entirely distinct variety, pro-
ducing thick compressed looking beans in
their pods, which are of a delicious and
distinct flavor from the Tima ; very pro-
ductive and highly recommended. Per
pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 35 cts. ; peck, ^2.00 ;
bush., $7.00.
King of the Garden Bima, a very
highly esteemed and popular variety, pro-
ducing very large pods and beans of a large
size when in a green state, but shrink when
dry to an ordinary size of thick form ; it is
of a strong growth, exceedingly product-
ive, and frequently producing five or six
beans to the pod ; of excellent quality and
highly recommended. Per pint, 20 cts. ;
quart, 30 cts. ; peck, |2.00 ; bush., $7.00.
Carolina Sewee or Sieva.— A very cel-
ebrated variety in the South, where it is
cultivated very extensively and preferred
to the Tima, although of an inferior flavor,
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i it grows fully as strong, but produces beans but
I; half the size. As a market variety it is not so desirable
I but is more productive ; it is grown very extensively in
I Virginia for canning, owdng to the small size of its
i beans, which have the appearance of being young even
I w’^hen old. Per pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 30 cts. ; peck,
i |2.00 ; bush., |6.50.
j Fordks Mammotli Podded Lima,— This variety
' was introduced by a market gardener of this city, w^ho
! has always taken a great pride in improving the vari-
ous varieties of vegetables cultivated by him, and has
them in their greatest perfection. This has been par-
ticularly the case with the Lima Bean, and his stock
has made his name famous among gardeners ; its pods
are prodigious in size, containing from five to eight
mammoth beans in each ; in quality they are unsur-
passed, and excel any other variety for their product-
iveness. Per pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 35 cts. ; peck, $2.00 ;
bush.; $7.00
Soutliern White Crease-Back, or Fat Horse. —
This variety has been the most popular Pole Bean in
some sections of the South, especially in Louisiana,
for many years. The stock wLich we offer is an im-
provement, both in the size of its pods and its product-
iveness ; is a strong grower and an abundant bearer, pro-
ducing handsome green pods in clusters, which are from
six to seven inches long. It is almost entirely string-
less and very fleshy. It is also celebrated for its fine
shipping qualities, as it retains its polished and brilliant
appearance longer than any other variety. The beans
when dry are of small size, oblong, and pure white; the
pods round, with a deep crease in the back, from which
it is named the Crease-Back. In some sections it is also
called the Fat Horse Bean. Per pint, 20 cts.; qt,, 30
cts.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50.
Soutliern Prolific. — An excellent bean for cooking in
the pod. The pods are produced in clusters, the growth
is rapid and very productive, but the stock has become
degenerated, producing pods wLich are tough and
stringy. It is one of the most popular beans in the
Southern States, but should never be grown if the Ken-
tucky Wonder can be secured, as it is a finer variety in
every respect. Per qt., 30 cts. ; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
German Wax, or Butter (Strin^less). — This vari-
ety is of unsurpassed quality, producing pods of abeau-
ful golden, waxy color, entirely stringless, and very
productive; they should be used as a snap-short when
young; cannot recommend it too highly. Beans, when
ripe, are indigo-blue. Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75;
bush., $6.50.
Hutcll Case-Knife is an excellent pole-bean, and very
productive; is of fine flavor, and much earlier than the
Lima or the Carolina. It can be used as a snap-short or
shelled, and is well adapted for winter use. It is also
an excellent variety to grow^ on Corn, and is sometimes
called the Cornfield Bean. Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75;
bush., $6.00.
Golden Wax Flagreolet Pole. — This variety is re-
garded by many as the cream of all Wax Pole Beans;
it was introduced from Germany a few years since, and
has already become a great favorite for its many good
qualities. Its pods are of a beautiful golden-yellow
; color, entirely stringless, of round form, full and fleshy,
and of exquisite flavor; the vines commence bearing
when quite young and continue throughout the season,
producing a succession of young and tender pods, rang-
ing in size from seven to eight inches in length, and
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Ford’s Mammoth Podded I,ima Bean.
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produced in large clusters. Cannot recom-
mend it too highly. Per pint, 20 cts. ; qt.,
Cts.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00,
Kentucky Wonder Pole Beau.
Kentucky Wonder, or Improved Old
Homestead. — We regard this variety as
being the most,desirable, best and earliest
of all the green-podded running Beans.
It is enormously productive, the pods hang-
ing in great clusters from top to bottom
of pole, which are of a silvery-green color
ami entirely stringle.ss; they cook delici-
ously tender and melting; they are a very
great favorite, and strongly recommended,
especially for the South, in preference to
the vSouthern Prolific, which has been the
old favorite of that section for many years.
Per pint, 20 cts.; per qt., 35 cts.; peck,
$2,00; bush., $7.00.
ScarletRiinner.-This variety grows about
twelve or fifteen feet; foliage bright green
aud flowers brilliant scarlet; it is generally
cnltivated as an ornamental climber, and
is very attractive; it is used in many local-
ities as a vegetable; the pods are of a bright
scarlet color, and when young are very
tender and excellent when shelled. Per
qt., 30 cts. ; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00. ;
Lazy Wife^S Pole. — The naming of this i
variety was evidently a misnomer, as it is
not expected of wives to do men’s work. Tet
men pick the beans and wives will prepare j
them for the table, as there are more lazy
men than there are lazy wives. It is, how-
ever, a remarkable variety, not only for its
great productiveness but also for its fine ,
quality. The pods are produced in great {
clusters, and almost a handful can be
grasped at once, which makes the picking j
of them an easy task. They continue
bearing throughout the season. The pods |
are broad, thick, fleshy, and from four to 1
six inches long, and when young entirely
stringless; are of a rich buttery flavor.
I^azy Wife’s Pole Bean.
The beans when dry are white, and are also
unsurpassed as shell-beans for Winter use.
Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.; peck, $2 00;
bush., $7.00.
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London Horticultural, or Wren’s
Egg. is a very hardy aud productive vari-
ety, very popular in the Bast, and other
sections of the country where the Lima
cannot be cultivated ; it grows from six to
eight feet high, producing purple blossoms,
and pods about six inches in length; can be
used either for snapping or shelling; it is
also an excellent Winter variety. As a
baking bean it surpasses them all. Per qt. ,
30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.
Early Golden Cluster T^ax Pole. —
This is the earliest of all varieties of Pole
Beans, surpassing the famous Giant Wax
in both quality and productiveness. The
pods are of a beautiful golden-yellow color,
from six to eight inches in length, entirely
stringlsss, and are produced in large clus-
ters. One of the desirable features is re-
taining tenderness and fullness long after
the beans are developed, so that when they
are too far advanced in growth for ship-
ping they can be used shelled; of delicious
flavor, and cannot be too highly recom-
mended. Per pint, 20 cents; qt., 40 cts.;
peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00.
ENGLISH BEANS.
These varieties are not popular in this country, but are as highly prized in England as
the Lima is here, and is also grown there extensively as an agricultural crop. They require
a cool climate, and, if planted early in a rich, loamy soil, will produce a very good crop.
They should be planted in rows, eighteen inches wide and three inches apart in the row.
The Broad Windsor is the best variety; it grows about four feet, is self-supporting, as it
stands upright. Per pint, 20 cts. ; qt., 30 cts. ; peck, $2.00; bush., $6.50.
BEET.
Little art is necessary for the cultivation of this vegetable. One grand essential for an
early crop is to dig or plough deep and manure well, and sow as early in the Spring as the
soil will admit of working; draw drills half an inch deep and eighteen inches apart; sow the
seeds thinly, cover them lightly, and rake finely; before raking sow a sprinkling broadcast
of Early Radish Seed, as they will be fit for pulling before the Beets are ready for thinning,
which will be in about four weeks; as soon as the Beets have formed a few leaves, thin them
out to three inches apart, allowing the strongest plants to remain. For a Winter crop sow,
late in Spring or early Summer, Buist’s Long Blood, or Blood Turnip Beet; on the approach
of frost take up the roots and cut the leaves off to about two inches of the crown, store them
in pits secure from frost, or in a cool dry cellar, covered with earth or sand. The seeds will
always vegetate much sooner by soaking them in water six to twelve hours before sowing.
The young plants can also be successfully transplanted during moist weather.
Extra Early Turnip or Bassano.—
This is the oldest of the earliest varieties,
and is generally sown for the first crop; the
flesh is white, circled with bright pink;
very sweet and delicate in flavor; it should
not be sown at any other season of the
year, as its light color is generally objec-
tionable. Per oz., 10 cts.; % ^l)., 20 cts.;
lb., 50 cts.
Buist’s Extra Early Turnip.— This is
the earliest of all varieties, and is the lead-
idg sort grown by our gardeners for the
Philadelphia Market. Unlike all other
early varieties, it is of a dark red color, of
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perfect form with short
leaves, and of a delicate
sweet flavor ; it forces
well in frames, and is
the most profitable to
grow for first and second
crops. Per oz., 15 cts. ;
X lb., 40 cts., lb., $1.25.
Extra Early Eg^ypt-
ian Turnip. — A fa-
mous variety for either
market or private gar-
dens ; is from ten to
twelve days earlier than
the old Blood Turnip
The roots are large in
size, and of a rich deep
crimson color. From
the smallness of its tops
at least one-fourth more
can be grown on the
same space than any
other variety. They should be used only
while young, as they become fibrous with
age. Per oz., 10 cts.; X l^-> 20 cts.; lb.,
50 cts.
Early Eclipse. — This we regard as one of
the most valuable varieties we have for
either market or private gardens. It was
introduced from Germany as a selection or
hybrid from the famous Egyptian; it is re-
markable for its very rapid growth, the
perfection of its form, which is globular,
of its beautiful crimson flesh, and for its
dwarf foliage ; the roots are of a bright
glossy red, very fine grained and of delic-
ious flavor. Per oz., 10 cts. , X 20 cts. ;
lb., 50 cts.
Eentz’s or Bastiaii’s Extra Early
Ked Turnip. — It is a well-known fact
that in the vicinity of Philadelphia there
are the most critical as well as the most
extensive and successful market gardeners,
all of whom have choice selections of Beet
which are known under their respective
names, hence the name of Eentz, Bastian,
Simon’s and other strains, all of which
represent what each considers the best
early variety for market purposes. In our
estimation, the Eentz, or Bastian (which
are identically the same stock) is the best
of them all. It is a variety of very rapid
growth ; forming marketable sized roots in
six weeks from time of sowing ; it is of a
beautiful form, exceedingly sweet, and of
very delicious flavor, retaining its bright
blood color when cooked ; it is also a very
desirable variety for sowing in July or
early AugUvSt for a Fall crop. Roots grown
at that season of the year are equally as
delicious in flavor as those of early Spring
sowing. Per oz., 10 cts.; X 20 cts.;
lb., 50 cts.
Early Blood Turnip is one of the most
popular varieties, but ten days later than
the Lentz or Bastian, flesh dark blood-red,
very sweet and delicate in flavor, and, as a
general market variety, it is superior to all
on account of its rich blood color ; it is
Buist’s Extra Early Turnip Beet.
adapted for either Winter or Summer use.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Shull’s Model, Early Blood Turnip.
— This variety which attracts so much at-
tention in the Philadelphia market is a
model for its perfection of form, richness
and brilliancy of its dark color, its fine
qualities, and for its great attractiveness as
a market variety. It follows the famous
Lentz and Buist’s Extra Early for the
table, is exceedingly sweet and delicious
in flavor, and is very remarkable for its
productiveness. As a second early variety,
or for a main crop it eclipses all others.
Per oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; lb , $1.25.
Early Othello Dark Blood Turnip.—
The great demand for a very Dark Blood
Turnip Beet has induced us to make a
selection from the darkest colored and
finest formed roots, which we have con-
tinued for several years ; it will be found
a very valuable variety for the market
gardener as well as for the private grower.
Per oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Philadelphia Ked Turnip. — A very
popular variety about Philadelphia ; it fol-
lows the Extra Early, and is ready for
pulling before the Blood Turnip ; it is
rather light. in color. Per oz., 10 cts.;
X lb., 20 cts.; lb , 50 cts.
Dewing’s Early Ked Turnip. — A very
popular variety in the Eastern markets, of
a beautiful and uniform shape, good color,
and quite early. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb.,
20 cts. lb., 50 cts.
Edinand’s Early Ked Turnip. — This
variety originated with a market gardener
of Boston, and is a perfect formed variety,
each root has the appearance of being
moulded ; it is what may be termed strictly
‘ ‘ thoroughbred ” ; it produces very small
tops, which are of a rich bronzy red, and
follows the Lentz or Bastians in earliness,
the skin and flesh is dark red and exceed-
ingly sweet and tender. Per oz., 10 cts.;
X lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts.
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Buist’s Scarlet Perfection.— One of
the most beautiful varieties grown, of half-
long shape, dark-blood color, with a deep,
rich crimson foliage ; a very desirable and
elegant variety, which has become very
popular for both Fall and Winter use.
Per oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Bastian’s Half Long-Blood.— A very
highly appreciated variety wherever
grown; it follows the Early Red Turnip
Beet, is of a half-long shape, and of a
very dark blood-red color; it is an excel-
lent variety for Winter use. Per oz., 10
cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Long Blood grows from twelve to four-
teen inches long, and from three to five
inches thick ; it is very productive, but not
of such good flavor as the Red Turnip.
Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Buist’s Improved Long Blood.— We
selected this variety, a few years since,
from Henderson’s Pineapple, a celebrated
English sort, and by care we have pro-
duced the finest and smoothest variety
known. The foliage is of a beautiful crim-
son color, and the flesh dark blood. We
consider it a very valuable variety. Per
oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Silver or Swiss- Chard. — This variety
is cultivated entirely for its leaf stalks,
which are prepared similar to Asparagus
and its leaves used as Spinach. It is very
popular in Germany and France. Cut
often, as nev/ and tender stalks will be
produced. Per oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 20 cts.;
lb., 50 cts.
riANQEL WURZEL AND SUGAR BEET
FOR STOCK FEEDING,
The cultivation of the Mangel Wurzel has long been one of the most extensive root
crops grown in Great Britain, and is rapidly becoming a very popular crop with the farmers
and agriculturists of this country, who are gradually learning by experience, that it is not
only the cheapest food for their stock during our long Winter months, but one that is greatly
enjoyed and eagerly devoured; besides this, they keep the cattle in fine and healthy condi-
tion. Their cultivation is simple, and after sowing and thinning out the young plants they
will require no greater care than a crop of potatoes. Cultivating and keeping clear of weeds
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is all that is necessary. On good rich sub-soiled ground from 600 to 1000 bushels can be
grown to the acre. In England, where the climate is more favorable, the mammoth varities
have produced as much as from 60 to 100 tons per acre. In feeding them they should be
sliced, and if steamed and mixed with a little bran, so much the better. Where blank spaces
appear in the rows of the growing crop, transplant young plants during moist weather.
Five pounds of seed is required to sow an acre.
Buist’s Prize Golden
Globe Mange 1. — This
popular and well-known vari-
ety is acknowledged to the
best and heaviest-cropping
Globe Mangel in cultivation.
It is remarkable for its im-
mense size, beautiful shape,
small top, fine, clear skin,
and single tap-root, as well
as for its most excellent feed-
ing properties. It succeeds
well on all soils, and is an
eminently profitable variety,
as very little labor is re-
quired in lifting and storing
the crop. It will produce
from fifty to sixty tons of
roots to the acre, and keeps
perfectly sound until late in
the Spring. If your soil is
inclined to be shallow, this
is the variety to grow to pro-
duce the largest yield. Per
oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 15 cts.;lb.,
40 cts.; 5 lbs., |1.75; 10 lbs.,
|3.00.
The Chirk Castle Mangel
"Wiirzel is a selection of the
Mammoth Long Red, which
originated in Scotland. Its
size is prodigious, and its pro-
ductiveness unequalled. Spec-
imen roots have been grown
weighing 56 pounds, and a
whole crop averaged 38
pounds per root. It requires
no more labor or care in its
cultivation than the ordinary
Mangel, but its ^deld is double
that of any other variety. Per
oz., 15 cts. ;X 25 cts.; lb,.
75 cts.; 5 lbs., |3.00 ; 10 lbs.,
|5.00.
Champion Yellow Globe
Mangel. — This is another
famous English variety of
large size, globe form, solid,
productive, and a good keep-
er. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb,
15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs.,
$1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00.
Orange Globe Mangel
W n r z e 1 . — This variety,
which is yearly coming into
more general favor, is espec-
ially adapted for shallow
soils, as half of it grows above
ground. It is similar in shape
to the Ruta Baga or Swede
Turnip. The flesh is white,
circled with yellow, and keeps
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perfectly sound un-
til very late in
Spring. Per oz.,
10 cts.; % lb., 15
cts. ; lb., 35 cts.;
51bs.,p.75;101bs.,
|3.00.
Cliampion Prize
Long* Red Man-
gel.— This is the
most celebrated En-
glish Variety, pro-
ducing roots of pro-
digious size, im-
mensely productive
and keeps as solid
as a rock until late
in Spring. Peroz,,
10 cts.; X
cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5
lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs.,
|3.00
Golden Tankard
Mangel W urzel.
— This is an entirely >
distinct type of
Mangel, and highly
prized wherever in-
troduced. In Eng-
land it is largely
grown by dairymen
and sheep raisers ;
the former prize it
not o n 1 y f o r its
great yield, but for Tankard Mangel.
the rich character of the milk it produces, while the
latter claim sheep fed on it thrive better and appear in
much finer condition. It differs from all other Man-
gels, being deep yellow-colored flesh to the very
core. Per oz., 10 cts. ; X lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts,, 5 lbs.,
$1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00.
Buist’s Mammoth Prize Bong Bed
Mangel. — This famous variety is the
result of continuous and careful selection.
It is not only distinct from, but far super-
ior to any other Long Red Mangel in
cultivation. The great characteristic of
our improved stock is the broad shoul-
der and massive character of the
root, by which a greater weight is ob-
tained, without the coarseness which ap-
pears to be inherent to many stocks of
Long Mangel. It is rich in feeding prop-
erties, and is much appreciated by the
leading agriculturists of this country. Is
especially adapted for deep rich soil, and
its production is enormous, single roots
frequently weighing from 25 to 35 pounds.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.;
5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00.
Bong Bed Mangel. — A variety requiring
deep, rich soil ; flesh white, circled with
red, very nutritious, and a good keeper.
Per oz., 10 cts,; X lb-, 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts.;
5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.50
White French Sugar Beet. — This is
also a good stock-beet, highly prized
throughout the world ; is both productive,
nutritious, and has good keeping quali-
ties. It is extensively grown in France,
both for feeding purposes and for the man-
ufacture of sugar, which is more extensively
used there than that made from the cane.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb-, 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts.;
5 lbs., $1,50; 10 lbs., $2.50.
BROCCOLB
Broccoli is a variety of Cabbage closely related to the Cauliflower, though not so deli-
cate in flavor as that vegetable, but more hardy, and can be cultivated with greater assur-
ance of its heading. In mild climates it is extensively used from November to March, the
various early and late sorts coming to maturity in the very middle of Winter. The most
desirable for this climate are the Purple Cape and Walcheren. Sow the seeds on a hot-bed
late in Spring, transplant in early Summer into very rich ground, and water frequently to
.. encourage their growth ; they will head early in Fall ; the heads should always be cut
before they become open.
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Walcheren. — One of the hardiest and
best, with very large firm heads. Per oz.,
50 cts.; X lb., |1.50; lb., $5.50.
Early Purple Cape. — This is the most
valuable kind for the North, producing
large, close heads, of a brownish purple.
and has an excellent flavor. Per oz., 35
cts.; X lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.
Grang'e’s White, — A variety of easy cul-
ture, producing a firm white head, very
popular in England, but grown to a limited
extent in this county. Per oz., 50 cts.; X
lb., $1.50; lb., $5.50.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
A very desirable vegetable, requiring no special culture different from the Cabbage, and
is deserving of a more general cultivation, as it is Cabbage in its most delicate form. The
sprouts, or miniature heads, which grow around the upper part of the stem, are ready for use
as soon as they have a touch of frost, and when properly prepared, are exceedingly delicate
in flavor; this dish is very popular in France, and is called Choux de Bruxelles; but in this
country its cultivation is confined mostly to private families, although it is annually being
grown more extensively on Long Island for the New York market, where there is an increas-
ing demand for it. The following is the manner of preparing it for the table: Place the
sprouts in cold water for an hour, then boil them quickly for about twenty minutes, using
plenty of water; when soft, take them up and drain them well, then put them in a stew-pan
with cream, or a little butter thickened with flour, stir thoroughly and season to taste. The
Perfection and Early Paris Market are the two best varieties to cultivate. Per oz., 20 cts.;
X lb., 50 cts.; lb., ^$1.50.
CABBAGE.
For early Cabbage (where a supply of Fall-grown plants have not been secured) sow on
a gentle hot-bed very early in the season, and as the plants grow, harden them to the full
exposure o’f the air, protecting them from frost until the middle of Spring, when they should
be planted in rows, fifteen inches apart, and ten inches in the row. It may be observed that
good heads can only be obtained when the ground has been well worked and highly manured.
To secure a supply of Fall-grown plants, the seed should be sown in September, from the
fifteenth to the twentieth, in Pennsylvania. In mild climates they should be planted out
late in Autumn, to remain for heading, but in cold latitudes they must be protected in cold
beds or frames, and transplanted early in Spring.
For Fall and late Winter Cabbage the Seed should be sown from the middle to the end
of Spring, in beds of rich earth, and transplanted in June or July during moist weather,
giving them a thorough watering in time of removal. The late Spring sowings are, in many
situations, destroyed by the cabbage-fly as fast as the plants appear. The Haltica, or black-
fly, which also infests the turnip crop, is checked by an application which will create a
nauseous odor over the plants, such as soap-suds, tobacco-water, or a sprinkling of guano,
plaster or lime, early in the morning while the dew is on them. But it is always t& best plan
to sow plenty of seed. Where there are only a few plants required, sow the seed in boxes,
elevated three or four feet above the ground, and they will be entirely exempt from the
attacks of the fly; in such a position the plants must have a copious watering every morning,
until they are transplanted.
Wintering Cal>I>age. — In the Fall, before severe frost sets in, lift the plants from
the rows, select a dry and sheltered part of the garden and bury the roots, stock and part of
the head in the earth in rows, closely together, and in severe weather cover with straw or
corn-fodder; in Southern latitudes this is unnecessary.
Buist’s Selected Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage.
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EARLIEST VARIETIES OF CABBAGE.
FORMING OBRONG HFADS.
Early Jersey Wakefield (Biiist’s Se-
lected Strain.— Kach year this variety
is becoming more popular, and demand
greater. It has not been very long since
its growth was confined almost exclusively
to the market gardeners of New Jersey, but
it has gradually disseminated into other
sections, and now is well-known and high-
ly appreciated by all the leading market
gardeners of this country. It is the best
and most profitable early variety to grow
for either market or private gardens, as it
is always sure to form fine solid heads, and
is the largest heading of all the early varie-
ties; the strain of seed which we offer, is
regarded by the most exten-
sive Cabbage growers, as the
best in this country. There
is no stock superior to it.
Peroz.,30cts.; lb., |1.00;
lb., |3.00.
Early Jersey Wakefield.
— This is a cheaper grade of
seed than the Buist’s Se-
lected, described above,
owing to its not being as
closely selected, it will not
head as uniformly or produce
heads of as large a size. The
market gardener knows by
experience that selected cab-
bage seed is always the most
profitable to grow regardless
of cost. Therefore, sow the
Buist’s Selected in preference to this
cheaper grade. Per oz., 20 cts. ; lb.,
60 cts.; lb., |2.00.
Buist’s Earliest. — This variety has given
such great satisfaction, that we consider it
peerless among the early sorts. Combined
with earliness it unites compactness with
excellent quality; forming conical heads,
and quite large for an early strain; having
a short stem and but few outside leaves,
permits of close culture. Per oz., 25 cts. ; %
lb., 75 cts.; lb., |2.00.
Fxtra Farly Express Cabbage.
Extra Early Express. — This variety was
introduced from France and has proved to
be very early; it was a selection made ]
from the Early Etampes, which was the
pioneer of all extra early sorts; large
heads, however, must never be expected
from this class. Per oz., 20 cts,; ^ lb.,
60 cts.; lb.,|2.00.
Earliest Etampes. — This is the variety
from which the celebrated Extra Early
Express was selected, and is, with its ex-
ception, the earliest of all; its heads are of
medium size, oblong, rounded at the top,
very solid, of fine quality, and heads with
great certainty. Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb.,
60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Early Winnig'staclt.— This is one of our
most popular varieties. There is no early
sort which heads with greater certainty, or
more solid; the heads are of good size, cone
form, broad at the base, with twisted top,
and succeeds the Large York. To those
who have never tried this variety, we say,
by all means, plant it ; it is invaluable for
either market or family use. Per oz. , 20
cts.; cts.; lb., $1.75.
Early Winnigstadt.— (The Prussian
Prize Stock.) The popularity of the Win-
nigstadt Cabbage in all sections of the
world is proverbial, but there is a great
difference in the quality of the stocks.
Some will produce heads of twice the size of
others ; the finest is grown in Northern Prus-
sia ; it is from this section that this famous
stock was introduced by us some years
years since, which has become very popu-
lar with our market gardeners, and espec-
ially so with the Germans ; it is invaluable.
Per oz , 30 cts. ; X 1^., 75 cts ; lb., $2.50.
The Charleston, or Larg-e Jersey
Wakefield . — This famous variety has all
the fine qualities of the Early Jersey Wake-
field; it produces heads of a much larger
size, but is two weeks later. It has be-
come a leading market variety in all
sections of our country where the cabbage
is grown extensively for market. Per oz.,
25 cts. ; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., |2.50.
Early Winnigstadt Cabbage.
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EJarly Winnigstadt Cabbage (Prussian Prize Stock),
Biiist’s Early York.— This is a very
valuable early variety, and follows the
Kxpress and Ktampes in heading. The
heads are small, round, slightly heart-
shaped, and very firm. Its dwarf growth
will permit them being planted closely to-
gether, say in rows one foot apart and
eight inches from plant to plant. Per oz.,
20 cts. ; X lb., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.75.
Buist’s Early Earg-e York,— The
most desirable second early variety, which
produces heads twice the size of Harly
York, and very solid. It is a variety cul-
tivated extensively in many sections of
our country, especially in the South, and
Buist’s E)arly I^arge York Cabbage.
is ready to market before the Jersey Wake-
field heads. It is a general favorite in the
South with all market gardeners. Per oz. ,
20 cts.; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., |1.75.
EARLY VARIETIES OF CABBAGE.
FORMING ROUNDED OR EEAF HEADS.
Alllieacl Early, — This is the earliest of
all the large heading Summer varieties,
and cannot be too highly recommended for
private growing or for the market garden-
Allhead Early Cabbage,
er. It is a selection made from the famous
Stein stock, which has been held in the
highest esteem by the Cabbage growers of
Long Island for many years, for which we
have known as high as 1:50 per pound to
have been paid for the seed by growers on
that island. It produces deep, flat, compact
heads, which are as solid as a rock and en-
tirely free from loose, spreading leaves,
hence its name, Allhead. Fully one thou-
sand more heads can be grown to the acre
than any other early Summer variety. Per
oz., 25 cts.; X lb, 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Early Summer. — This is a very valuable
variety, not only for the market gardener
but also the private grower, as its heading
season is between the Jersey Wakefield and
Barly Drumhead, producing heads of dou-
ble the size of the former and almost equal
to the latter, frequently weighing from
twelve to twenty pounds each; of round-
flattened form, very compact, solid, and of
excellent quality, its leaves turn into the
heads almost as soon as formed, which
permits of close planting — about nine hun-
dred plants to the acre. Per oz , 25 cts .
X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Henderson’s Succession. — This re-
cently introduced variety, which origin-
ated on Long Island, we regard as valua-
ble an acquisition as the famous Early
Summer, but produces heads of very much
larger size. Whether for an early, medi-
um or late crop, it is equally as valuable;
in fact, it produces fine large heads at any
season of the year. Per oz., 25 cts. ; X lb-,
75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Buist’s Early rfrumlieacl.— This pop-
ular variety follows the Early Summer in
heading, and is one of the most valuable
varieties grown. It is ready for market-
ing two to three weeks earlier than the
Late Drumhead, forms large solid, round-
ed heads, weighing on an average from fif-
teen to twenty-five pounds each. As a
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market variety it is really indispensable,
especially for the South, as it withstands
Buist’s E)arly Drumhead Cabbage.
the heat remarkably well. Per oz., 30 cts.;
X lb., 11.00; lb., |3.00.
Buist’s Early Flat Dutch.— This va-
riety is equally as popular as the Early
Drumhead. In fact, the only distinction
between them is the form of the head,
which, although equally as solid and as
large in size, is almost flat. It is a sure
header and very extensively planted. Per
oz., 30 cts.; X lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00.
Buist’s B)arly Flat Dutch Cabbage.
The Vanderg'aw, or Midsummer. —
This is a very celebrated variety on Long
Island, introduced by a famous market
gardener by that name who has for years
been selecting his Cabbage especially for
The Vandergaw Early Cabbage.
his own sowing; this continued selection
and improvement has made the Vandergaw
famous among all the gardeners of Long
Island who have annually paid him from
$10.00 to $20.00 per pound, for his seed for
their own sowing. It is almost as early as
the Early Summer, but its heads are much
larger and more compact; seed sown in
April will head in August; sown in May
will head in September, or sown early in
June will head in October; the latter sow-
ing will make fine heads for Winter use.
Per oz., 25 cts. ; % lb.. 75 cts.; lb., $2.00.
All Seasons. — This variety is a selection
of the Early Drumhead, and one that can-
not be too highly reccommended for either
market or private growing; it is almost as
early as the Early Summer, but is a larger
heading variety and can be raised either
for an early, intermediate or late crop, in
fact, it is a sure-heading variety at any
season of the year, as its name implies; the
heads are large, very solid, of fine grain, and
remain perfect a long time without burst-
ing. Per oz., 25 cts. ; X lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.00.
Fottler’s Early Brunswick Drumhead Cabbage,
grain and of delicate flavor. Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb.,
Fottler’s Brunswick Drumhead.—
This variety has been for many
years a general favorite in the
New England States, both as an
early Summer crop, and late
sowing for Winter use ; the seed
which we offer is a great im-
provement over that which is
generally sold under this name,
producing larger and finer heads
with more compact leaves, and
always sure of heading ; it fol-
lows the Early Summer, and
ready for market about the same
time as the Early Drumhead; the
stems are exceedingly short,
heads when fully formed almost
touching the ground and averag-
ing in weight from twelve to
twenty pounds each, of fine
60 cts.; lb., 12.00.
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Buist’s Florida Header Cabbage
(Produces Heads from 15 to 30 pounds each).
®^The Seed of this variety is Sold only under our Seal, in Sealed Packets,
Ounces, Quarters, Halves and Pounds. The Great Demand for it re-
quires us to protect ourselves and Customers in this manner.
Seed offered in any other way is Spurious Stock.
Buist’s Florida Header. — This variety,
which we introduced, has become famous
not only in Florida and Louisiana, but
throughout the entire country, and has
already taken the front rank for its cer-
tainty of heading and fine market qualities;
we have not yet been able to grow sufl&-
cient seed to supply the great demand for
it ; in Florida, Louisiana and other ex-
treme sections of the South, where so
much trouble and disappointment fre-
quently occurs in heading cabbage, it has
proved a universal favorite, and growers
in those sections appear to be wild in its
praise and recommendation; and state
they have never had any variety to equal
it, scarcely a single failure can be found in
whole fields, and the heads average from
15 to 30 pounds each ; we therefore named
it the F1.0RIDA HKAdkr. It is now being
grown by almost every Cabbage grower in
the South. In the Western States which
are more favorable for the growth and
heading of Cabbage than the South, it has
proved equally as successful, and forms
heads of a much larger size ; it is much
earlier than the Drumhead or Flat Dutch,
and on account of its not being so rank in
growth, can be planted much closer
together, therefore producing more heads
to the acre. As a variety for market,
shipping or private gardens it has no equal.
This Seed is put up and Sold only under
our Seal, and can be obtained only from
our House. Per oz., 30 cts.; 4oz., |1.00 ;
lb., $S.00; 2 lbs., $5.50.
Southern Green Glazed. — A coarse, loose-headed variety, but very popular in the
South, as it is supposed to withstand the attacks of the cabbage-worm better than any
other variety ; color dark, shining green. Per oz., 25 cts.; X 1^., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.
It is a well-known fact that Buist’s growth of Cabbage Seed gives greater satisfaction, and heads
with greater certainty in the .South than any other. The reason of this is, that we grow all our seed
from selected heads, giving their selections and cultivation personal attention.
There is no variety of vegetable in which there is so much deception, and so much spurious seed
sold as Cabbage. To select choice heads for seed which are formed the first year, and then run the
chance of their wintering without damage, and continue to cultivate for another season before the seed
is ready for harvesting, is a very expensive operation, and no choice seed can be produced in any other
way, The cheap seed offered in the trade is of no value to the gardener, as it will never head. One
might as well burn his money as to invest in it.
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Selected Stort-Stem Brunswick Drumhead Cabbage.
(The Seed of this Variety is Sold only under our Seal).
jl^The Great Demand for It
requires us to Protect Ourselves
and Customers in this manner.
Seed offered in any other way is
Spurious.
The true Short-Stem Brunswick
Drumhead Cabbage has been for
many years a general favorite
with the market gardener and
cabbage growers located in Louis-
iana, Florida and other tropical
sections of this country, not only
for its being especially adapted
to their climate and great cer-
tainty in heading, but also for
the size and solidity of the cab-
bage ; but, unfortunately a very
large percentage of the seed sent
out and sold under the name of
Brunswick is either spurious
stock or so much mixed with
other varieties as to be almost
valueless to the gardener; for this
reason we have introduced what
is known as the
BUIST’S SELECTED SHORT -ST EM BRUNSWICK DRUMHEAD.
— For the past few years we have paid special attention to the improvement and selection
of this valuable variety and the seed which we offer will be found superior to any in the
world ; it is perfection in growth, habit, and in the formation of its heads which are much
larger, more compact and closer grain than the old Brunswick ; market gardeners who
have grown this stock pronounce it the finest they have ever had. It is put up and sold
only in our sealed packets, ounces, quarters, halves and pounds and can be had only from
our house or from the merchant who handle our seeds. Peroz., SOcts. ; 4 oz., |1.00 ;
lb., p.OO; 2 lbs., $5.50.
Buist’s Selected Short-Stem Brunswick Drumhead Cabbage.
Our Growing Crop of Buist’s Prize Medal Flat Dutch Cabbage for Seeding in 1901.
BUIST’S G AUDEN GUIDE.
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ABOUT THE CULTIVATION OF CABBAGE.
There are but few Crops more profitable, if successfully Grown.
Among the entire list of vegetables there is no class more generally cultivated and more
important to the gardener than Cabbage, and none more frequently found degenerated or
spurious. To cultivate a crop the entire season, anticipating a certain profit to be derived
from it, and find you are only remunerated by long spindle-shanks without heads, is certain-
ly very provoking, to say nothing about the distress it frequently occasions to parties who
are depending upon marketing their crop for support. For this reason we have made the
cultivation and improvement of Cabbage a specialty for a number of years, by selecttng each
year the largest and most perfectly formed heads for our own seed stock. This repeated se-
lection, extending over a period of twenty-five successive years, has produced what is con-
sidered by experienced cabbage-growers as the finest strain of Flat Dutch and Drumhead
Cabbage in the world.
They have also proved to be the best varieties for the Southern States, where so much
difidculty is always experienced in heading Cabbage, and in the Eastern and Western coun-
try, where the weather is more favorable for the growth of Cabbage than in the South, whole
fields have averaged heads weighing over thirty pounds, and many as high as fifty pounds
each. In good, rich soil, and a favorable season, the heads will grow to an enormous size,
frequently attaining fifteen to twenty inches in diameter. Thousands of acres of these vari-
eties are annually cultivated in this vicinity for supplying our city markets and for shipping.
They are large spreading varieties, generally very broad and flat at the top, and of a close,
firm nature. Early Summer sowings will commence heading in October; seeds sown in
April will head in July and August. Seeds of these varieties can be sown in the South in
Early Fall, or as late as December. The plants will continue growing all Winter, and will
head up in Early Spring.
To produce good heads of Cabbage pure seed must be planted, and too much care can-
not be exercised in obtaining it. Low-priced seed, or seed of doubtful quality, will never
prove a profitable investment to the purchaser. For our .own planting we would rather pay
a hundred dollars a pound for pure seed than receive a pound of doubtful quality as a gift.
It would be painful indeed to find at the close of the season that you had been cultivating a
worthless crop the entire Summer, to say nothing of the loss sustained in manure, labor, etc. ;
yet such are the misfortunes of the inexperienced year after year. Thousands of pounds of
English or imported seed are annually sold in this country (because cheap?), and not one
plant in a thousand ever heads; in fact, this is the only kind of seed that the Commisssion
Seed HoUvSES put up in their gaudy packets, which flood the country and which occasion
so much loss and disappointment to the innocent purchaser.
You will never fail in raising good crops of Late Cabbage if you sow BuiST’s Thor-
oughbred Stocks, which are Burst’s Improved Drumhead, Buist’s Improved Feat
Dutch, Buist’s Florida Header, and Buist’s Short-Stem Brunswick Drumhead.
The Two Great Varieties of Cabbage for the South.
THEY HEAD WHEN ALL OTHERS FAIL.
Buist’s Improved Large Rate Buist’s Improved Large Late
Drumhead Cabbage. Flat Dutch Cabbage.
If You Grow Cabbage, You Know the Value of Good Seed
That is Sure to Grow and Sure to Form Fine Heads.
THE GREAT CABBAGE FOR THE SOUTH.
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LATE VARIETIES OF CABBAGE. FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER.
FORMING LARGB SOWD HEADS.
Buist’s Prize Medal Drumhead Cabbage.
The Great Prize Medal Stock. Awarded 22 Premiums in One Year.
will Produce Parge Solid Heads, in any Country and in any Soil. The richer the Soil the finer the Heads.
g^“The Seed of this Cabbage is Sold only under our Seal, in Sealed Packets —
Ounces, Quarters, Halves and Pounds. The Great Demand for it
Requires us to Protect Ourselves and Customers in
this Manner. Seed Offered in any other
way is Spurious Stock.
B u i s t ^ s Prize Medal Drumhead
(Improved). — Bvery owner of a garden or
cultivator of a Cabbage is familiar with
the name of Drumhead, as it has been the
most popular of all varieties for over a cen-
tury, and is sold and purchased in every
market of the world. But, unfortunately
for the gardener and planter, all seed sold
under this name is not by any means what
it should be; some grow, others never
show a sign of life; some produce no
heads, others small and defective ones,
some head well and others show a greater
improvement not only in their growth and
habit but in the large and perfect heads
they produce ; the latter is what is claimed
for the Buist’s Improved Drumhead. We
are not only the most extensive growers of
Cabbage in this country, but make and
have made, for over twenty-five years, the
selection and improvement of our seed
a special study. Each year the finest
heads from our growing crops are selected
and planted out especially to seed the fol-
lowing season, the centre seed stocks of
which are only allowed to produce seed.
This continued improvement for so long a
period has produced a stock of Drum-
head Cabbage that has no equal for its
compact growth, short stem, and for its
large and beautiful heads. Letters are an-
nually received from every section of our
country speaking its praise. In the East-
ern and Western States the heads will at-
tain from 25 to 60 lbs., and in the South
from 15 to 30 lbs. each. Seed sown in April
will head in July and August ; sown in May
will head in September and October — and
as sure as the sun rises. Per oz., 30 cts.;
X lb., $1.00 ; lb., $3.00 ; 2 lbs., $5.50.
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Buist’s Prize Med-
al Flat Butch.
(Improved ). — This
celebrated variety, the
Seed of which is sold
only under our Seal, is
called by many the
S U R K Hrader, and
is well named, for it
never fails in forming
fine heads in any soil
and in any climate.
Its popularity with
market gardeners and
private growers in-
creases with each year.
It is of the easiest cul-
ture, and will always
produce a profitable
crop. Our annual
sales of it are continu-
ally increasing, and
wherever it has been
introduced it has
taken the lead in that
section, having been
found the most profi-
table to grow on ac-
count of its great uni-
formity in heading,
and for the large and
magnificent heads
produced, ranging
from 15 to 40 pounds each. It has been im-
proved in the same manner in its selection
as Buist’s Prize Medal Drumhead. Per oz. ,
30cts.; % lb., $1.00; lb.,|3.00; 21bs., $5.50.
Danish Ball Head Cabbage.
l>iiinsli Ball Head. (Hollander or Ama-
ger). — This variety has been for over a
century the famous Cabbage of Denmark
and is about the only variety grown by
the market gardeners of that country and
the adjacent Islands of the Baltic, for an
early Summer, Fall or Winter crop which
is exported in large quantities ; it is so
highly prized that there is great rivalry
among them in the improvement of the
Prize Medal Flat Dutch Cabbage.
stock seed which each one raises for his
own sowing; the heads are round, very solid,
of medium size, fine grain and good keep-
ers; the seed which we offer is of our own
importation, direct from one of the most
extensive growers of Denmark. Per oz. , 30
cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75; 2 lbs., $5.00.
Premium Larg*e Bate Flat Butch.
— One of the oldest varieties in existence,
and more largely planted than any other
sort, producing large, solid heads of bluish-
green, with a broad and flat surface.
When touched with frost, the outer leaves
become tinted with reddish-brown ; the
head is white, crisp and tender. Too much
care cannot be taken in the selection of your
seed, as over half of the seed sold of this and
the Premium Drumhead are spurious.
PdanF Buisf’S Improvfd, which is grown
from our choicest selected heads. Per oz.,
20 cts. ; X lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.50.
Premium Barg-e Bate Brumhead. —
Similar in every respect to the Flat Dutch
in its growth and general habit, but pro-
ducing heads which have a more rounded
top. Plant Buist’s Improved ; it is always
grown from selected heads. Per oz., 20 cts. ;
X lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 ; 2 lbs., $3.50.
Autumn King* or World Beater.—
This famous variety originated on Tong
Island and is well named, as it is one of
the largest and finest varieties, and will
always produce large, solid heads. Stalk
short, foliage dark green and compact,
with a purplish brown tinge. Oz., 30 cts.;
X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 ; 2 lbs., $4.50.
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THE GREAT SUREHEAD CABBAGE.
Louis\dlie Drumliead.— A fine short-
stemmed strain of Late Drumhead, highly
esteemed by the market gardeners of the
Southwest, where it is said to stand warm
weather better than most other sorts. The
heads are of good size, round, flattened on
the top, fine grain and keeps well. Per
oz., 20 cts. ; X It)., GOcts. ; lb., |2.00.
Stone-Mason Drumhead. — A desirable
market variety, producing medium-sized,
solid heads; quite a popular variety in the
Eastern States. Per oz., 20 cts.; X tb.,
60 cts.; lb., |2.00.
Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead.
— This is a coarse-growing variety, and
inferior to the Late Drumhead of this mar-
ket; it heads very well in cool sections,
but is not a reliable heading variety for the
Southern States. Per oz., 20 cts.; X
60 cts.; lb.,|2.00.
Ked Dutch. — This sort is principally used
for pickling, and is sometimes sliced in
salads; it is also an excellent dish when
boiled; the head is of medium size, very
solid, of a heart-shape, and of a red, pur-
The Great Surehead Cabbage is
popular with all for its size and sure
heading; the demand for this famous
variety is annually increasing; its
name is almost an assurance of its
quality, as any variety which is
a sure-header is just what is
required, whether it is a
selection of the Drum-
head, Flat Dutch, or
any other sort. The
Surehead has all the
individual type of the
Large Flat Dutch, and
emanated from that
variety by selection ;
it is needless to say
that it is one of the
best varieties for a
main crop, and it
heads uniformly, even-
ly and solidly, rang-
ing from fifteen to
twent}^-five pounds
each ; it is of fine tex-
ture, a remarkable
keeper, and a good
shipper. Per oz., 20
cts.; X lb., 60 cts.; 1
lb.,|2.00; 2 lbs., 13.50.
plish color. The darker the color, and the
more thick and fleshy the leaves, the more
valuable; it is in perfection from October
until Christmas. Per oz., 20 cts.; X lb.,
50 cts.; lb., $1.7o.
Mammoth Red Rock,— This recently
introduced variety is the largest of the red
varieties, producing heads averaging from
ten to fifteen pounds each; the heads are
of a deep red color to the very centre, and
as solid as a rock; it is best of all for boil-
ing purposes. Per oz., 25 cts.; X lb., 75
cts.; lb., $2.60.
Blood-Red Berlin. — This is the finest of
all red varieties, is of medium size, and of
a very dark blood-red color; it is the best
for both pickling and boiling. Per oz., 30
cts.; X lb., |1.00 ; lb., $3.00.
Early Blood- Red Dwarf Erfurt.—
A very early and Dwarf variety, forming
small heads which are almost as solid as a
rock and of a dark-red color ; the best for
pickling purposes. Per oz., 25 cts. ; X lb.,
75 cts. ; lb., ^2.50.
CURLED SAVOY CABBAGE.
There are many who object to ordinary Cabbage for the table but who enjoy the Savoy,
in our estimation it is much to be preferred; when touched by frost it is of the most delicious
flavor ; and is an excellent substitute for cauliflower, and should be prepared for the table
in the same manner, and serv’ed with the same dressing.
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tender and delicious in flavor, closely
resembling the delicacy of Cauliflower.
This variety forms quite a compact head.
Per oz., 20 cts. ; % lb., 60 cts. ; lb., |2.00.
Green Curled and Globe Savoy.—
These varieties are very similar to each
other. They do not, however, head firm,
but the whole of the head can be used;
are much improved in quality by frost.
Per oz., 20 cts.; X It)., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Perfection Drumhead Savoy.— This
is the largest of all the Savoy varieties,
and best for market. Per oz., 20 cts.; X
lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
CARROT.
This vegetable requires a deep, rich, light,
sandy soil, well manured. If the ground is not
of this quality, it should be dug deep and well
broken the year previous. If for field culture
the ground should be subsoiled, as in all shallow
or hard soils the roots fork or spread in a lateral
direction, injuring both their size and quality.
Sow early in Spring, in shallow drills, half an
inch deep and nine to twelve inches apart, which
admits of the hoe being made use of in thinning
out the crop and clearing off the weeds. As soon
as the plants are up and can be distinctly ob-
served in the rows, take a three-inch hoe and
thin them out to two or three inches apart. The
main crop, intended for Fall and Winter, should
be thinned to six inches apart, Frequent stir-
ring of the soil is very essential to the growth
of the roots. Should the surface of the soil be-
come baked before the young plants appear,
loosen it by gentle raking. From the first of
May to the first of June is the period to sow for
a main crop, which will be ready to harvest
about the first of November. In the Southern
States they can be sown in the Fall, and will
continue growing all Winter, and be fit for the
table in early Spring. The seed will germinate
more freely in dry weather by soaking it twelve
hours in cold water, and mixed with sand before
sowing. The crop is ready for harvesting as
soon as the tops commence turning yellow.
They should be taken up in dry weather. Cut
off the tops to within about an inch of the
crown and pack the roots in dry earth or sand
in the cellar for Winter use; or they may be
pitted out of doors, covered with two inches of
straw and a foot of earth, to keep them from
frost, when they can be used until the following
April. Beets, and all similar roots, can be kept
in the same manner.
Early Freiicli Forcing", or ShortHorii. —
A favorite Carrot of small size, prized on ac-
count of its extreme earliness and superior
flavor; best for forcing. Per oz.. 10 cts.; X
lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Early Scarlet Dutcli Horn.— This has al-
ways been the general favorite for an early
crop. It is of a bright orange color, of deli-
cate flavor. Owing to the shortness of the
root it will grow in less depth of soil than any other variety. The seed which we grow
has a very great reputation among market gardeners for its bright color and beautiful
form. Per oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb,, 75 cts.
Earg'e Drumliead Savoy.— A variety of
Cabbage producing beautiful curled leaves,
Green Curled Savoy Cabbage.
which, when touched by frost, become very
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Early Ox-Heart or Guerande Carrot.
Early Ox-Heart, or Guerande. — iV i
French variety of recent introduction, I
which is a decided acquisition. It is inter-
mediate between Half Long and Horn va-
rieties, and is perfectly distinct. The ,
shape is nearly oval and the color and |
quality all that can be desired. Per oz.,
10 cts. ; lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Buist’s Improved Early Half-Long-
Scarlet. — This is also known as the
French Intermediate. It is a very popular
variety, not only in France but with all
market gardeners of this country. It is i
two weeks later than the Early Horn, but '
of twice its size; of scarlet color, beauti- |
ful tapering form, and exceedingly deli- |
cate in flavor. Knowing its great superi- I
ority as a market variety, we have made !
continued selections of both form and I
color, and have a stock that cannot be ;
surpassed. We regard it as the most profit- |
able market variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4oz., ’
25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Early Half-Long Scarlet Cliantenay, j
— This variety I
is a great fa- ■
vorite in the
Paris markets
and the most
popular with
the French :
gardeners. It
may be called
a model, or
perfect varie-
ty not only for
its beautiful
and regular
form, its bril-
liant orange
scarlet color,
but for its
great uniform-
ity of growth,
its earliness,
productive-
ness and fine
flavor. It is !
similar to the i
but of twice its size, with broad shoulders
and the root tapering abruptly at the end.
It is earlier than the Half-Long Danvers and
one of the most salable market varieties.
Peroz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Danvers Half-Long Scarlet. — An in-
termediate or half-long variety, stump
rooted, of handsome form, of a bright or-
ange red color and very productive. A very
desirable variety for market gardeners.
Peroz., 10 cts.; X 1^., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Saint Vallery Half-Long Scarlet.—
The roots grow very regular and smooth;
they are of good size, being from ten to
twelve inches in length and two to three
inches in diameter at the top, tapering grad-
ually from the shoulder to the tip of the
root; valuable for its great productiveness,
and also for its rich color and sweet flavor.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X 1^-? 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Half-Long Scarlet Blunt- Booted. —
This variety may be considered as one of
the pointed-rooted class, as it is not so slen-
der as the Half-Long Intermediate, but the
root ends in a blunt cone, color bright
scarlet, of fine flavor, and one of the best
varieties for market or private gardens.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Early Half-Long Scarlet Nantes. —
This is another popular variety in France for
a main crop, in the “Halle Centralle,” the
great French Market of Paris for Vegeta-
bles. Over a hundred two-horse cart-loads
of them are sold every day of the week, in-
cluding Sundays. The roots are of a beau-
tiful scarlet color, perfectly cylindrical in
form, with a blunt rounded point, smooth
skin, and neck of the root hollowed out
around the leaf-stalk; flesh sweet
and of mild flavor and almost
coreless; very desirable. Per
oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb.,
75 cts.
Early Half-Long Scarlet
Carentan. — An excellent va-
riety for either market or private
gardens; it is bright scarlet, of a
half-long shape, and is entirely
coreless ; very desirable. Per oz. ,
10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Biiist’s Improved, or Prize
Long Orange, is the most
popular variety in this country
for a general crop; is of a bright
scarlet color and very product-
ive; in deep, rich soil will fre-
quently grow two feet in length,
and produce six hundred bush-
els to the acre. Per oz., 15 cts, ;
X lb., 35 cts.; lb., |1.00.
Long Orange, — A coarse-grow-
ing variety, generally grown for
stock feeding; is a strong grower,
of an orange color, and very pro-
ductive. Per 02., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.;
lb., 60 cts.
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CAULIFLOWER.
The Cauliflower is considered the most delicate of the entire class of vegetables, and is
much sought after in all markets of the world; its cultivation is not generally understood,
even by some of our most intelligent growers. Our Philadelphia markets have always been
famous for the display of beautiful vegetables, grown by our gardeners; but, strange to say,
they can rarely produce a first-class Cauliflower of their own growth, but are obliged to de-
pend on the growers of Long Island for their supplies. For an early crop sow in Septem-
ber, and transplant in frames hereafter described; for Fall crop sow in a hot-bed early in
Spring, and transplant, when the season is favorable, into light, rich soil.
To grow the Cauliflower to perfection, prepare a bed of light, rich soil, two feet deep,
and one-third of it composed of well-decomposed manure ; select an open exposure, sheltered
from the northwest; the whole to be surrounded with a close frame and covered with glass
or shutters; it should be prepared about the 1st of October, and allow the beds to settle two
weeks before planting; lift the plants carefully from the seed-bed and plant them into the frame
eighteen inches apart each way; give a gentle watering to the soil around the plants, press
them down firmly, and little or no more water will be required until Spring. Between each
of these plants Lettuce can be planted, which will head during the Winter or early Spring,
before the Cauliflowers form any size. The frame should be banked up on the outside with
manure or dry litter, to exclude the frost, and cover the sash or shutters with dry straw or
mats during severe weather, observing to give plenty of air on clear, mild days, which will
prevent the plants from damping off. When they commence growing in Spring they should
receive copious waterings to promote their growth, as when once checked by drought they
rarely recover. Should the flowers open more rapidly than they can be used, they can be
retarded by closing' the leaves over the heads, which will also cause them to blanch and be
more tender.
Buist’s Selected Early Snowball Cauliflower.
Biiist’s Selected Early Snowball. —
The Snowball is a famous variety through-
out the world, and Buist’s is regarded as
one of the finest strains; it is, without
question, the best for either market or pri-
vate growing; there is no variety earlier
and none that heads with greater certainty;
the heads are large and beautifully formed
and of the most delicate flavor, and aver-
aging nine to ten inches in diameter, of
very close and compact growth, with very
short outer leaves, enabling one-third more
to be grown in the same space than any
other variety; it eclipses them all for either
forcing or cold-frame culture. Per packet,
25 cts., or 5 packets, $1.00; oz., 75 cts.;
K oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50. ; X lb., $8.00.
Mount Blanc. — This variety is one of the
largest and finest Cauliflowers known; is
suitable either for forcing or for a general
crop, producing large, snow-white heads,
which are well protected by its leaves, and
of the most delicate flavor; stem of medi-
um growth; leaves long and smooth; very
desirable. Per packet, 25 cts.; 5 pkts.,
$1.00; oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50;^ X lb., $8.00.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. — A favor-
ite early market variety, and very desira-
ble for forcing, producing fine-sized heads.
Per pkt., 25 cts.; ^ oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50;
X lb., $8.00.
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Algiers, a famous late variety, producing
fine large, solid white, heads; it is a strong
grower and a sure header if its growth
does not become checked. Per pkt., 10
cts.; Yz oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts. ; % lb.,
$2.25; lb., |8.00.
Early Dwarf Erfurt. — An excellent va-
riety, producing large, white, compact
heads, of fine quality. Per pkt , 10 cts ;
Yz oz., 80 cts.; oz., |1.50; Y lb, ^5.00;
lb., $18.00.
Extra Early Paris. — The best known of
all the varieties; tender and delicious. Per
pkt., 10 cts.; Y^ » cts. ; oz , 75 cts. ;
Y lb., $2.00; lb., $7.50.
Half- Early Paris, or Nonpareil. —
One of the most popular varieties ; heads
very white and compact ; good for an early
or late crop. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; Y oz., 50
cts.; oz., 75 cts.; Y , $2.00 ; lb., $7.50.
Eenormancl’s Short Stem. — A superior
variety, with fine, large, and well-formed
heads. Per oz., 60 cts.; Y $2.00; lb.,
17.00.
Veitcli’s Autumn Giant.— A valuable
and distinct late variety, producing large,
white, firm heads, well protected by the
foliage. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. ; Y
lb., 11.75.; lb., $6.00.
Walclieren. — A favorite late variety, very
hardy, producing large, white, firm heads,
of uniform closeness. Per pkt., 10 cts.;
oz., 50 cts.; Y lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00.
CELERY.
[ A much-esteemed esculent, when produced in perfection. Sow in the garden very early
: in Spring, in moist, rich ground; when the plants are from four to six inches high, cut off
the tops and transplant them six inches apart, into trenches four inches deep and nine wide,
. and trenches three feet apart. The soil for Celery can scarcely be too rich in manure of the
proper description; it should be well decayed, and not of a drying nature. In dry weather a
good supply of water or soapsuds is essential, the latter the best material that can be used;
never allow the plants to become stunted, but keep them growing. Some cultivators earth
i up at intervals, while others permit the plants to retain their full growth, and earth up all at
I once; the latter is the best method. About the 1st of October earthing up may proceed
; without injury, but let it be done firmly and evenly, and in a slanting direction, from the
; base to nearly the top of the leaves; in this state it will remain sound for a long time.
Should the weather become very severe, dry litter or straw should be spread over the plants.
It is well on the approach of cold weather to lift a quantity and bury in sand or earth in the
cellar, which will keep for several weeks. To grow large and crisp Celery, give copious
waterings daily of soapsuds or liquid manure. Celery which is earthed or banked up early is
liable to rust, which destroys the stalks.
White Plume. Golden Dwarf, Buist’S Mammoth White. Half Dwarf. Boston Market.
Buist^s Mammoth White Solid.— A
variety of our introduction, producing im-
mense stalks, which when blanched are
solid, crisp and tender. It is undoubtedly
the best large variety. Per oz., 30 cts ;
Y lb., 75 cts; lb., $2 50
Large White Solid. — A medium-sized
white, solid, crisp variety, which is much
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smaller in size than Buist’s Mammoth
White and not as solid. Per oz., 20 cts. ;
X lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2 00;
Golden Dwarf. — A very beautiful and
valuable variety. In habit and growth it
is similar to the Half-Dwarf kinds The
heart is large and of a waxy golden yel-
low, making its appearance exceedingly
attractive. It is quite solid, of fine flavor,
and keeps well. Per oz., 25 cts.; % lb.,
75 cts.; lb., |2.50.
White Plume. — This famous variety,
which was introduced a few years since, is
of an entirely distinct type of this popular
vegetable, but should be grown only for
Fall and early Winter use, as it is liable to
rust and decay; it being an early variety,
will therefore not keep without damaging.
A very desirable feature of this celery is,
that(similar to the Golden Self -Blanching)
its stalks and portions of its inner leaves
and heart are white, so that by closing the
stalks, by simply drawing the soil up
against the plant and pressing it together
with the hands, the work of blanching is
completed, as it requires no banking or
earthing up. Per oz., 25 cts.; X lb., 75
cts.; per lb., $2.50.
Golden Self- Blanching*.— This is one
of our very best varieties, and should be
grown by all lovers of fine Celery. It is
similar in habit and growth to the White
Plume, being quite dwarf and compact,
and is self -blanching, requiring little or no
banking up. Its stalks are perfectly solid,
crisp, brittle, and of delicious flavor, while
the heart is of a rich golden yellow color.
It cannot be recommended too highly.
Per oz., 40 cts.; X ^b., $1.25; lb., |4.00.
Boston Market. — A variety grown al-
most exclusively by the market gardeners
of Boston; it has the peculiarity of form- |
ing miniature stalks by its branching
habit. Is solid, crisp, and desirable. Per |
oz., 25 cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Giant White Pascal.— A selection from !
the famous Self-Blanching. It produces
very broad and thick stalks, which are
very crisp and tender and of a very rich
and nutty flavor; it requires very little
earthing up, bleaches rapidly, keeps well,
and is exceedingly crisp. Per oz., 25 cts.;
X lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50.
Sandringham Dwarf White.— An Eng-
lish variety, which originated in the gar-
den of the Prince of Wales; is an improve-
ment on the Incomparable Dwarf, being
rather larger in its growth and of finer
quality. We consider it one of the best
dwarf varieties. Per oz., 25 cts; X Ib-i
60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Dwarf Golden Heart. — One of the most
desirable of the golden varieties; stalks
large, with a beautiful golden yellow heart ;
is solid, crisp, and of rich flavor; is one of
the most desirable market varieties. Per
oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2 00.
Pink Plume. — Similar in every respect to
the White Plume except in color, which is
a very beautiful and delicate shade of pink;
is solid, crisp and tender. Per oz , 25 cts. ;
Xlb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Winter Queen. — A very late variety,
with fine keeping qualities; is half dwarf,
but has a very thick and heavy stalk ; is "
creamy white when blanched. Per oz., 30
cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. ;
P e r f e c t i o n Heartwell.—
One of the most desirable vari- :
eties in cultivation ; stalks large '
but compact; very solid, crisp,
and blanches well. Per oz., 25 ■
cts. ; X lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2.00. \
Buist’s Golden Market.— |
This variety is quite distinct i
from all other golden sorts, and 1
is a hybrid between the French
Self-Blanching and Golden
Dwarf; its habit is half dwarf,
of a beautiful transparent \
golden color, remarkably crisp
and tender, and has a rich, nutty ^
flavor. It is not only the best i
for family use, but the most |
salable variety for market. Per ^
X oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; X '
lb., 1^1.00; lb., $3.00
Celeriac, Turnip -Rooted or
German Celery. — This veg-
etable is very popular with the
Germans, and is grown exclu-
sively for its roots, which are
turnip-shaped, very smooth,
tender and marrow-like. The
r®^ts are cooked and sliced; or, used with
vinegar, they make an excellent salad; are '
also used to flavor meats and soups. Per
oz , 20 cts.; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Buist’s Golden Market Celery.
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CORN SALAD.
This vegetable is also sometimes called Ve^I^icost,
or L/AMBS’ Lb^TTucK, and is used as a salad during the
Fall, Winter and Spring months; it is grown very
extensively for the Philadelphia and New York mar-
kets, The leaves should always be picked, not cut;
if sown early in the Spring, in rows nine to twelve
inches apart, it is fit for use in from six to eight weeks ;
but the proper time for sowing is September, and cover
thinly with straw or hay when cold weather sets in, as
it is protected the same as Spinach; it is also largely
grown in cold frames and covered with straw mats or
shutters; it will then continue growing all Winter, and
will be more convenient to use. There are two varie-
ties, the large and small seeded ; the former is the best
as it produces larger leaves
I^arge-Iycaved Corn Salad.
Per oz., 10 cts. ; X lb , 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts.
50UTHERN COLLARDS (or Colewort).
Collards is scarcely known in any other section of this country but in the South, where it
originated, and where it is cultivated more extensively than any other vegetable, because it
is well adapted to that country and is always a sure crop. It is almost a daily dish for rich
or poor and for both man and beast. A dish of Collards and Bacon (or, as it is invariably
called, “ Bacon and Greens ”) always produces a smile from the most crusty countenance.
In fact, I believe they would prefer it to a Delmonico’s dinner; it is the only dish that causes
the dusky gentlemen of that country to show up their ivories. It is a species of Cabbage,
which is not only very hardy but a vigorous and continuous grower, producing a mass of
leaves and very good heads ; the former are stripped off and used as they form, and con-
tinues growing and finally heads. The crop is much improved by a touch of frost.
Georgia White Stem Collards.— Per 1 Buist’s Cabbage Collards.— Per oz , 25
oz., 20 cts. ; X lb., 40 cts. ; lb., |1.00. | cts. ; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
SUGAR CORN (for Garden Culture).
Plant about the last of Spring, in hills about three feet apart each way; dwarf varieties
can be planted closer ; place a shovelful of manure or a handful of good phosphate in each ;
five or six grains to a hill is sufiicient; when up thin them out, allowing three of the strong-
est plants to remain; thorough cultivation is necessary to secure a good crop. When a suc-
cession is required for the table, plant every two weeks until the middle of Summer. There
has been great improvements made the past few years in the quality of Sugar Com, and
some of the recently introduced varieties are of luscious quality.
Country Gentleman Sugar Corn.
Early Red Cob Cory. — Repeated and
impartial tests not only of varieties already
known, but also of new early varieties
claiming to be as early or earlier than the
Cory have convinced us that the Cory is
undoubtedly the earliest of all, and the
very best extra early Sweet Corn. Those
desiring a first early variety can make no
mistake in planting the Cory as it is of
luscious quality ; it is of dwarf habit and
can be planted two and a half feet apart
each way. Per qt., 20 cts. ; 4 qts., 60 cts. ;
peck, |1.00; bush., |3.00.
Early White Cob Cory.— This very
popular and desirable variety is identical
with the Red Cory in both quality and
earliness. The color of the corn and
cob however is white, and by many
preferred on that account. Per qt., 20 cts. ;
4 qts., 60 cts.; peck, ^1.00 ; bush, $3.00.
Early Marblehead. — Next to the Cory is
the earliest of all Sweet Corn. In appearance
it resembles the well known Early Narra-
gansett. The stalk is dwarf and it sets its
good sized ears very low down . Qt . , 20 cts . ;
4 qts., 60 cts.; peck, |1.00; bush., $3.00,
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Early Minnesota.— Very early, of dwarf
habit, producing ears of fair size but of very
choice quality. Qt, , 20 cts. ; 4 qts., 60 cts. ;
peck, |L00; bush., |3.00.
Early Narrag’ansett. — A celebrated East-
ern variety, quite early, but ears are fre-
quently imperfect ; when dry, the corn has
a peculiar reddish color. Qt., 20 cts.;
4 qts., 60 cts.; peck, |1.00 ; bush, |3.00.
Ne Plus Ultra or Shoe Peg-.— Is un-
doubtedly a variety of great value and is
especially recommended for private gar-
dens as there is no variety that can equal
it for sweetness or delicacy of flavor and
may be termed as an epicures selection ; it
is of dwarf growth, producing ears ranging
from five to seven inches in length and
from three to four to a stalk, the grains
are exceedingly deep and crowded irregu-
larly on the cob. Qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts.,
60 cts.; peck, |1.00 ; bush, |3.00.
Stabler’s Extra Early. —A valuable
second early corn, remarkably large for so
early a ripener. Yields an abundant crop,
is desirable for family use and one of the
most profitable for market ; is sweet and
delicious. qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts., 60 cts.;
peck, $1.00 ; bush, $3.00.
Crosby’s Early. — This improved variety
follows the Extra Early varieties of Sugar
for the table and stands to day as one of
the most valuable and popular varieties
for an early crop ; it is of dwarf habit pro-
duces medium sized ears which have from
ten to twelve rows, very productive and of
luscious quality, cannot recommend it too
highly. Qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts., 60 cts. ; peck,
$1.00 ; bush, $3.00.
Perry^S Hybrid.— An 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. Kernels white,
large, sweet and very tender. Qt. , 20 cts. ;
4qts., 60 cts.; peck, $1; bush., $3.00.
Tbe Coilhitry Gentleman.— This varie"
ty is a selection and improvement of th^
famous Shoe Peg, which is so highly ex
tolled by all lovers of Sugar Corn. Its
improvement consists of much larger sized
ears, and producing from three to four ears
to the stalk; it is of delicious quality and
is without doubt the most delicate and
sweetest of all Sugar Corns; cannot be
recommended too highly. Qt., 20 cts.;
4 qts., 60 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00.
Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantiim.—
It ripens early and has large twelve-rowed
ears and deep grains. It is remarkably
sweet, sugary, and peculiarly succulent
and tender. Qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts., 60 cts.;
peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00.
Moore’s Early Concord.— An early va-
riety, forming good-sized ears, with from
twelve to twenty rows. Qt., 20 cts. ; 4 qts.,
60 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., J3.00,
Early Triumpb. — An early and very de-
sirable variety, of sweet and delicate flavor,
producing a large ear and small-sized cob.
Qt, 20 cts.; 4 qts., 60 cts.; peck, $1.00;
bush., |3.00.
Hickok’s Improved Sugar.— An old
and very highly esteemed second early
variety, which is grown quite extensively
in the Eastern country for market; ears of
medium size, and succeeds the Early Con-
cord; is of sweet flavor. Qt., 20 cts.; 4
qts., 60 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., |3.00.
Roslyn Hybrid.— One of the most desir-
able varieties for main crop; of strong
growth, producing fine large ears, which
are sweet and delicious. A very desirable
market variety. Per
qt.. 20 cts.; 4 qts.,
60 cts.; peck, $1.00;
bush., $3.00.
Perkin’S Early
Market. — T hose
who follow trucking
for market should
not overlook plant-
ing this remarkable
Early White variety,
as it is the only one
of the early sorts
which produces a
large size ear, and
for this reason it sells
more readily than
any other; al-
though not classed
among the varieties
of sugar, it is re-
markably sweet and
delicious; it is also
more hardy, and can
be planted earlier
than any other vari-
ety with perfect
safety ; the ears aver-
age from 7 to 8 inches
in length and have.
12 rows. Qt.,20cts.’
4 qts., 60 cts. ; peck
a.OO; bush., $3.00.
New-England
Eight - Rowed
E a r 1 y Sllgav. Perkin’s Karly Market
This variety we have Corn,
cultivated for a num-
ber of years, and find it unequaled for an
early sort; the ears are of large size, has
but eight rows and of delicious quality.
Qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts., 60 cts.; peck, $1.00;
bush., $3.00.
JEgyptiail Sugar.— This is one of the
best of the large varieties of vigorous
habit; ears large, having from twelve to
fifteen rows, kernels of good size, and very
productive; it is very sweet and tender
and of delicious flavor; invaluable for can-
ning. Per qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts., 60 cts.;
peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00; 5 bush. at$2.75;
10 bush, ut $2.5 0,
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S]ai*ly Mammoth Sugar.— The largest
of all the Sugar varieties producing perfect
ears of immense size, having from twelve
to sixteen rows, a fine market variety, and
follows the New England eight-rowed
Sugar in ripening. Sweet and delicious.
Qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts., 60 cts.; peck, $1.00;
bush., $3 00.
StoAvell’s Evergreen Sugar. ^This is
not only the most celebrated but the most
popular of all varieties, although not an
early sort, it is, without any exception, the
best for table use of the entire lot, although
quite late. Some may observe they have
tried it, and find it not equal to the ordi-
nary Sugar; to such we say, you have not
had the pure stock, as no variety degener-
ates so quickly without the grower is ex-
ceedingly careful; we have very frequently
observed samples sent out by some seed es-
tablishments, as Stowell’s Evergreen, that
were composed of several varieties ; caused
by being grown in the vicinity of other
sorts. It is also the best variety for can-
ning and we sell annually thousands of
bushels for this purpose. Qt., 20 cts.; 4
qts., 60 cts.; peck, $1.00 ; bush., $3.00; 5
bush, at $2.75 ; 10 bush, at $2.50.
Black Mexican. — A very peculiar looking
variety, from its blueish-black grains, but
is quite early, and of delicious quality.
Qt., 25 cts.; 4 qts., 60 cts.; peck, $1.00;
• bush., $3.50.
Adam’s Extra Early, or Early Burl-
ington.—This is the earliest of all, but is
not a Sugar Corn, is ready for the table in
about six weeks after planting; it is not,
by any means, a desirable variety, further
than for its earliness, as it lacks sweetness,
and should be used only for first planting.
Qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts, 50 cts.; peck, 75 cts.;
bush., $2.50.
Adam’s Early —A larger growing variety
than the former, producing much larger
ears, but is not as earl3^ Qt., 20 cts. ; 4 qts.,
50 cts.; peck, 75 cts.; bush., $2.50.
WE GROW ALL OUR VARIETIES of SUGAR CORN in the CONNECTICUT
VALLEY, as the cool climate of that locality ripens the crop slowly, which
causes the grains to retain their full saccharine quality. This is the reason that
our house has always been famous for the great Purity and Luscious quality of
the Sugar Corn which we supply.
Selected Seed Corn for Field Culture
OF THE FINEST QUALITY.
The Farmer and Planter can never exercise too much care in the selection of seed com
for planting; as over half of that sold in the various stores is nothing more than the ordinary-
quality for feeding purposes, but possibly better screened. We have made the growth of
Seed Corn one of our specialties for many years and send out samples which are perfect in
both their appearance and growth, and will venture to say that there is no brand of seed
com more sought after than that of Buist’s. In husking we select the finest and purest ears,
and when thoroughly dry take off the small points before shelling; our samples are then
thoroughly tested to insure growth ; this continued selection has increased both the size of
the ear and grain of every variety of field corn we sell.
THE BEST YELLOW FIELD CORN FOR THE SOUTH,
Buist^S Improved Early Grolden Dent. — The great advantage of the Improved
Golden Dent over all other varieties is for its earliness, productiveness, beautiful ears, deep
grain, small cob, and for the superior quality of the meal which it makes. It w^as introduced
by us some years ago, especially for the Southern States, where it has become equally as pop-
ular as in the North. It is not quite as productive a variety as the Chester County Gourd,
but we regard it as far superior. It is earlier requires less strength of ground, and makes
a fine quality of golden-colored meal. Those who desire to plant the best field corn should
select it; the grains are very deep, cobs very thin and will shell more to a given weight of
corn on the cob than any other variety; from sixty to eighty bushels can be grown per
acre, according to quality of soil. This variety is sold only in our lead sealed sacks, which
are stenciled Buist’s Prize Medal Improved Golden Dent; if offered in any other fomi it
is spurious. Per qt., 15 cts. ; peck, 50 cts.; bush , |1.50; 5 bush., at $1.40; 10 bush., at |1.30.
THE BEST WHITE FIELD CORN FOR THE SOUTH.
We liave not yet been able to supply the great demand for it.
Buist’s Prize Medal Southern White Snowflake. — In sections where white varie-
ties of corn are preferred, the only kind that should be planted is the “Buist’s Snowflake,’’
as for its earliness, productiveness, and fine quality, it has no equal. We introduced it in
’87 especially for the South, and recommended it as being equal to the Early Golden
Dent which we introduced some years previous ; it was awarded that year first prize by
the Pennsylvania State Fair as the best white field variety, and has also been awarded
similar prizes by the various State Fairs in the Middle Southern and Western States, where
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it has proved so well adapted. Our customers
in the South write that they consider it far
superior to any other variety, and find . it
especially adapted for that section. Its growth
is from seven to eight feet, producing two ears
to the stalk, which are very large, the cob of
which is very thin and grains very deep. It
will shell more corn from a given weight on
the cob than any other white variety; it is also
famous in the South for the fine quality of its
roasting ears. This variety is sold only in
our lead sealed sacks, which are stenciled
Buist’s Prize Medal Southern Snowflake; if
offered in any other form it is spurious. Per
qt., 20 cts.; peck, 60 cts ; bush., |2.00; 5 bush.,
atp.80; 10 bush., at|1.70.
Improved Early Eeaming*.— The Beam-
ing is the earliest Yellow Dent Corn in
cultivation, ripening in from ninety to one
hundred days from the time of planting; its
extreme earliness, productiveness and fine
quality has made it very popular with the
farmers, and especially with those in the
localities where the seasons are short. It pro-
duces from sixty-five to eighty bushels to the
acre, in accordance with the quality of the
soil; the ears and grains are of medium size.
Per qt., 15 cts.; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50;
5 bush., at |1.40 ; 10 bush., at |1.30.
Early Golden Beauty. — The Golden Beauty
or Giant Beauty is one and the same variety,
and is without any exception the most beauti-
ful corn grown, either shelled or on the ear,
it is perfection; it has become famous in all
the corn growing belts of the country; it is
the largest grain of all yellow varieties; is
a vigorous grower, and averages in growth
from eight to nine feet in height; the ears
are of perfect shape, with from ten to fourteen
straight rows of bright golden-yellow grains,
of remarkable size, and filled out completely
to the extreme end of cob. The cobs are un-
usually small; when broken in half, the grains
will always reach across. The richness of
color and fine quality of grain makes it very
superior for grinding into meal ; it cannot be
recommended too highly. Per qt., 15 cts.;
peck, 50 cts ; bush., 1^1.50; 5 bush.; at |1.40;
10 bush., at $1.30.
Cloud^s Early Mammoth Bent.— This
variety was introduced some years ago by
the late Jas. Cloud who was a prominent
Chester County farmer and has taken first
premium wherever it has been exhibited; it
is a vigorous grower, although the stalks onlv
range from seven to nine feet in height; it
withstands severe droughts to a remarkable
degree. Ears set low, are of large size, well
filled, very deep grained, and of a light yellow
color; sixty to seventy ears will yield a bushel
of shelled corn. Matures early and very pro-
ductive but requires rich soil. Per qt., 15 cts.;
$1.50; 5 bush., at $1.40; 10 bush., at $1.30.
Chester County Mammoth.— This is the famous corn of Pennsylvania, producing ears
of prodigious size, of very strong growth, and very productive, yielding upwards of one
hundred bushels per acre. It is late in ripening, requiring the full season and strong soil.
Per qt., 15 cts.; peck, 60 cts.; bush., $1.60 ; 5 bush, at $1.50; 10 bush, at $1.40.
peck, 50 cts.; bush.
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White Cap Early Yellow Dent.— A very desir-
able variety, recently introduced, which matures its
crop within a hundred days after planting; height
of growth from six to seven feet, producing ears
from eight to ten inches in length and has sixteen
to eighteen rows; like the Golden Beauty is well
filled to the point; grains large and deep, and cob
small; the tip ends of grain white dented, the inside
amber yellow. Per qt, , 15 cts. ; peck, 50 cts. ; bush.,
$1.50; 5 bush., at $1.50; 10 bush , at H.40.
White Hickory King. — The great feature of this
variety is the large grain and small cob it produces.
So large are the grains, and so small the cob, that in an
ear broken in half a single grain will almost cover the
cob section ; this can be done with no other variety.
It is a vigorous grower, ears of fair size, ten rows, and
grains pure white ; but as a variety for a main crop,
either for quality or yield, it is no comparison to
Buist’s White Snowflake. Per qt., 15 cts.; peck, 60
cts.; bush., $1.75; 5 bush., at $1.60; 10 bush., at $1.50.
Improved Large White Flint. — This is distinct
from the ordinary White Flint, being more product-
ive, and ears of a much larger size; is an excellent
field sort, has from ten to fourteen rows, and the
grains are of a beautiful pearly appearance; it is a
superior variety for hominy, and the stock which we
cultivate is unsurpassed. Per qt , 15 cts.; peck, 50
cts.; bush., $1.75; 5 bush at $1.60; 10 bush. at$1.50.
Large Maryland White. — An old-fashioned vari-
ety which has been grown extensively in Maryland
and the South for many years. The stock which we
offer is a very great improvement both iu product-
iveness and size of both ear and grain. Per qt , 15
cts.; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.75; 5 bush, at $1.65; 10
bush, at $1.50.
Pennsylvania Early Eight-Rowed Yellow.—
One of the most valuable and productive varieties
for late planting, producing very long ears, many
measuring sixteen inches, and well filled out. It
can be planted in this section as late as June 15th
and insure a crop. Per qt., 15 cts ; peck, 50 cts.;
bush., $1.50; 5 bush, at $1.40; 10 bush, at $1.30.
Champion White Pearl. — A fine white variety
introduced from the West a few years since, which
is a very desirable acquisition for a main crop ; pro-
duces fine, large ears and large grains. Per qt. , 15
cts.; peck, 50 cts.; bush., ^1.75; 5 bush , at $1.60;
10 bush., at $1 50.
Early Yellow Canada has eight rows, and ripens
very early ; it is generally used with us for replant-
ing where the Gourd seed has failed. It is not very
productive, but well adapted to sections where the
season is short, or ground poor. Per qt. , 15 cts.;
peck, 50 cts.; bush, $1.50; 5 bush, at $1.40; 10
bush , at $1.30.
Blount’s White Prolific. — A prolific white va-
riety, very celebrated in some sections of the South;
but it is surpassed in both yield and quality by
Buist’s Southern White Snowflake. Per qt, 15 cts ;
peck, 50 cts.; bush., $175; 5 bush., at $1.60; 10
bush., at l>1.50.
Mammoth White Surprise.— A fine white variety,
quite productive, producing good sized ears with large grains
bush., $1. 75; 5 bush , at $1.60; 10 bush , at $1.50.
Mastodon Early Dent. — This variety is very highly recommended by the introducer and
claims that it is largest eared and largest grained Dent Corn known ; it is a strong, rank
and quick grower, and very productive, and the grains when ripe are of two shades, white
and yellow. Per qt , 15 cts.; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; 5 bush, , at$l 40; 10 bush , at ^1 30.
Per qt. , 15 cts. ; peck, 50 cts.;
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CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS.
Extensively used as a small salad, for early Spring use,
sow thickly on a gentle hot-bed, in shallow drills, two inches
apart; sow in the garden as soon as the weather will admit;
when the crop is from a half to one inch in height, it is
ready for use; cut close to the roots; frequent sowings
should be made as it quickly runs to seed. Per oz., 10 cts ;
X lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts.
CRESS (Water).
The most reliable way of cultivating the Water Cress is
to sow the seed in moist soil, and, when a few inches high,
transplant into running brooks, but protected from the cur-
Curled Cress rent; when the plants become once established, they will last
for 5'ears. The leaves and stalks are used as a salad, and is
considered a very wholesome dish. Per oz., 40 cts., X 1^)., $1.00; lb., |3.50.
CUCUMBER.
. The Cucumber delights in rich sandy soil. Dig a hole about one foot wide, and one
foot deep, and fill in with good soil, raise it above the surface about three inches; the hills
should be about three feet apart, plant a few seeds in each during May, or earlier if the
weather is favorable; after the plants are up, should a cold snap of weather be expected, cover
each hill at night with a flower-pot, or any similar covering, as a protection, and remove the
covering during the day. Make three or four plantings for a succession before the middle
of Summer. The vines will always fruit better by occasionally pinching off the leading
shoots. The cucumbers should be taken off when large enough for use, whether you require
them or not, for if permitted to mature, it greatly reduces their productiveness.
The Earliest, Finest Formed,
Most Productive and Most Sal-
able Variety to grow for ship-
ping ; retaining its color and
fresh appearance longer than
any other variety.
Buist’s Perfection
Early Wliite
Spine. — A selection
made from the Im-
proved White Spine
for its large size, per-
fection of form and
earliness. As the
earliest and most pro-
ductive market varie-
ty it has no equal, and
will be found far more
profitable to grow
than the Improved
White Spine. The
market gardeners ’
first, and most im-
portant consideration
in growing Cucum-
bers for market is to
obtain the choicest
seed stock for plant-
ing. Most of the crops grown are very
much mixed and of inferior quality,
Buist’s PKRTKCTiONis regarded by
growers as the finest and purest stock
known. It is not only the very earliest,
but it produces Cucumbers of the finest
form and most salable size for shipping
purposes. It was introduced by us a few
years since, and is already being grown by
the most extensive cultivators and ship-
pers of Cucumbers in this country. We
annually grow over 150 acres, especially
for seed. This variety is put up in our
Sealed Packets, ounces, X> ^ 1 pound
cartoons; we sell no seed in bulk. It has
become the most popular and salable stock
of White Spine Cucum1)er Seed in this
country. Seed sold in any other way than
in our Sealed Packages and Cartoons is
Burst’s Perfection Karly White Spine Cucumber.
The Famous Market Variety.
Spurious. Per oz., 15 cts.; X 30 cts.;
1 lb., ^1.00.; 5 lbs., at 90 cts.; 10 lbs., at
75 cts.
Arlington, or Iinprovecl Early TVliite
Spine. — The White Spine has always
been the favorite variety for early planting
for both market and private use. The Ar-
lington is a selection made from the old
variety and grown very extensively for
forcing in the vicinity of Boston. It is
equally as desirable for out-door culture,
but Buist’s Perfection is far more desirable
for either purpose, being of more perfect
form, more productive, and retains its
fresh, green color longer. Per oz., 10 cts, ;
X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Early "Wliite Spine.— A popular early
variety, producing a short, light green
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Cucumber covered with white spines, and
when ripening turns to a very light color.
As an early market variety it is very
desirable. Per oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 20 cts. ;
lb., 60 cts.
Evergreen Early White Spine, — This
is a selection made from the Karly White
Spine, noted for its remaining a beautiful
green color in all stages of its growth. It
is of good size and handsome form, crisp
and tender; a good shipping variety. Per
oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.
lyondon I,ong Green Cucumber.
Hill’s Forcing Early White Spine. —
This is a selection from the famous Arling-
ton White Spine of the Boston Market. It is
regarded as far superior to that variety; it
can be grown either for forcing in frames
or for out-door culture; it is of a regular
form, of a beautiful dark green color and
very productive ; is a good shipping vari-
ety. Per oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb., 70
cts.
Early Frame follows the above in earli-
ness; it is not so desirable a variety, and is
cultivated to a limited extent; is of a deep
green color, and changes to a bright yel-
low when ripening. Per oz., 10 cts.; X
lb., 25 cts.; lb , 60 cts.
Early Green Cluster is quite early and
very productive; medium size, and of a
pale green color, turning to a brownish
yellow w^hen ripe ; it is a favorite variety
with some, but is not as crisp as other
sorts. Per oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb,,
60 cts.
Everbearing. — The peculiar merit of this
recently introduced variety is, that the vines
continue to flower and produce fruit in
every stage of growth until killed by
frost. It is of small size, very early, and
enormously productive. Per oz., 10 cts.;
X lb.; 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.
Giant Pera. — This variety grows to an
enormous size, frequently attaining one
and a half feet in length and ten to eleven
inches in circumference; very smooth and
straight, with a beautiful green skin. The
vines grow vigorously; fruit sets near the
hill and grow closely together, making
them exceedingly prolific. Per oz., 10
cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Nicliol’s Medium Green.— This variety
is longer than the White Spine, but not as
long as the Tong Green. The cucumbers
are very thick through, and are full at both
ends. The skin is light green in color and
very smooth. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb-, 25
cts.; lb., 60 cts.
London Long Green is the standard
late sort, quite crisp, and of good size; it is
not so early as either the Spine or Frame,
but is more desirable for a late crop. It is
the variety also grown very extensively in
New Jersey and other sections for pickling,
and for that purpose should not be planted
until late in July or early in August, and
when »of a proper size picked and put in
salt and water. Per oz.~, 10 cts.; X lb., 25
cts.; lb., 70 cts.
Buist’s Long Green.— This is very sim-
ilar to Cuthill’s Black Spine, but better
adapted for out-door culture; has but verv
few seeds, grows frequently to twenty -four
inches in length, and very crisp. As a
late market variety it is superior to all
others. Per oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.;
lb., |1.25.
Early Russian. —Very similar to the
Cluster, but earlier and smaller in size, be-
ing but three inches long when fit for use;
it sets its fruit in pairs, and the first blos-
soms usually bear. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X lb. ,
25 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
Early Short Green is very similar to
the Early Frame. Peroz., 10 cts.; X lb.,
25 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Long Prickly is shorter and thicker than
the Tong Green, equally as productive,
and makes a good pickle, but is not as fine
a table variety, being less crisp. Per oz.,
10 cts.; X lb-. 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Chicago Pickle.— A very celebrated va-
riety, extensively grown and used by pick-
ling establishments; is of medium size,
very prolific, and when small and young
is of a beautiful green color. Per oz., 10
cts.; X lb-- 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Jersey Pickle. — This splendid variety
originated in the celebrated pickle section
on the Delaware River, about tw^enty-five
miles above Philadelphia, wFere more
pickles are grown than in any other sec-
tion of the United States. It is pronounced
by growers as the best of all for pickling
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purposes. Per oz., 10 cts. ; X
25 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
Tailby’s Hybrid, or New Or-
leans Market. — A variety hfybrid-
ized with the White-Spine and Eng-
lish Frame, retaining the beauty of
the English and hardiness of the
White-Spine; of large size and ex-
cellent for slicing; splendid forc-
ing variety; very desirable for out-
door culture. Per oz., 10 cts.; X
25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Boston Pickling.— A splendid
variety, selected with great care
by one of the largest growers of
pickling cucumbers in the country,
and grown very extensively by the
Massachusetts gardeners for pick-
ling purposes ; with good culture
200,000 can be grown on one acre.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lt>., 25 cts.; lb.,
60 cts.
West India Gherkin, or Burr, Boston pickling Cucumber,
is exclusively grown for pickling;
it is the smallest of all varieties, and should be picked while young and tender and put in
30 cts.; lb., |1.00.
Duke of Edinburgh,
Telegraph,
Star of the West,
Blue Gown,
Marquis of Borne,
Bord Gladstone,
Booklets Perfection.
Forcing Cucumbers in Frames. — During the Winter and Spring months
Cucumbers are considered by many a very great luxury; if they are a wholesome vegetable
at any time, it is when they have been quickly forced and prepared for the table fresh from
the vines. The last few years many of our gardeners in this vicinity have paid great atten-
tion to their forcing; finding ready sale in our fruit stores and markets for as many as they
could produce, at prices ranging from twenty-five to seventy-five cents each. With very little
care and attention the table can be supplied with them from February until they ripen in the
open air, frequently attaining from twenty to twenty -six inches in length.
Prepare a hot-bed during January or February, as we have before described, taking
care that the reduction of heat in the manure is not carried too far before making up the bed;
as, when such is the case, too little heat will afterwards be produced, and the young plants
will be of a yellow-color, instead of a deep, rich green. In two or three days after prepar-
ing the bed, according to previous directions, the earth will be sufficiently warm for planting
the seeds ; place a barrowful of rich earth in the centre of each sash, form it into a neat
mound, plant thereon several seeds to allow sufficient to replace any that may damp off, as
is frequently the case during a spell of cloudy weather, but if all grow', thin them out to
four plants. Cover the sash at night with straw mats, or any similar protection, and sur-
round the bed with litter or boards to prevent the wind from carrying off the heat. The
seeds will germinate in a day or two, and before a week will form strong plants. During
tlieir growth admit fresh air every day at the back of the frame (allowing the temperature
to be betw’een seventy and one hundred degrees). When they have formed their third rough
leaf, nip the point of the vine, which will cause the plant to branch. If the soil or plants
appear to be dry, give them a w^atering wnth milk-warm w'ater. As the plants grow, roots
will protrude from their stems and through the hill, to which earth should be added. When
the sun is very w'arm, a slight sprinkle of straw over the sash wdll prevent the plants from
drooping. By following the above directions the forcing of the Cucumber w'ill be found
both easy and profitable.
salt water until required for pickling. Per oz., 15 cts.; X lb.,
Coveiit Garden Favorite, Bord Kenyon Favorite,
KNGkISH frame: CUCUMBFR. (For Forcing under Glass.)
Price per packet, 25 cts. or 5 packets for $1.00.
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Buist’s Improved I^arge Thornless Purple Kgg-Plant.
EQQ=PLANT.
No seed is more difficult to vegetate than the Egg-Plant; it always requires the strongest
heat. For early use sow in a hot-bed early in Spring; after sowing give them a good water-
ing, and keep the frame closed until the plants appear, when admit fresh air in fine weather;
cover the frame at nights with mats or straw to protect against frost; after the plants attain
two or three inches, they should be transplanted into another frame three inches apart, in
order to make strong healthy plants before it is time for planting out; it is a very good plan
to plant them singly in small flower-pots, and place them in a frame where they will become
thoroughly established, and ready for setting out as soon as all cold weather is over, after
which they can be planted from the pots without disturbing the roots ; plant them in rows
twenty inches apart, and two feet from row to row, they luxurate in rich, loamy soil.
4®*The Egg-Plant is a very important and remunerative crop for the market-gardener,
and especially so for those who grow them for shipping ; but to find ready sale the Egg-Plants must be of
handsome form and of a dark purple color, to secure this stock sow Buist’s Improved Barge Purple,
which is not only a thornless variety, but the Purest and.. Be.st Egg-Plant in the world. Over half the
seed sold by dealers throughout the country produce Egg-Plants of irregular form, and of a bronzy brown
color, which are unsalable and worthless.
Biiist’s Improved Barg^e Thornless
Purple. — This is an Improvement in
earliness, productiveness, and size of fruit;
over the ordinary large purple variety or
what is known as the New York Purple,
and is entirely thornless. When full-grown,
it is of large size, and is especially recom-
mended to market gardeners, in fact there
is no variety equal to it, for productiveness.
color or perfection of form. Per oz., 40
cts.; % lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.
New York Improved Purple.— This
is grown very largely by the market gar-
deners of New York ; it is of a large oval
shape, with smooth stems, quite produc-
tive and of good size. Pei oz., 40 cts.;
X lb., $1.00; lb. $3.50.
ENDIVE.
For a succession sow in very shallow drills from the beginning to the middle of Sum-
mer; when the plants are up, thin them out to stand twelve inches apart; when the leaves
have attained about eight inches long, they are fit for blanching; for this purpose a dry day
must be selected. Gather the leaves up in your hand in a close and rounded form, observing
there is no earth or litter in their centre, tie them up closely to prevent the rain from pene-
trating, which would cause the heart to decay; in ten days or two weeks they will be
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blanched ready for use. For a Winter crop,
transplant into frames during October, and
treat them in the same manner as the direc-
tions given for Lettuce.
Green Curled. — The most popular va-
riety, producing beautifully curled dark
green leaves, crisp, tender, and blanches
cream white. Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb. 60
cts.; lb., |2.00.
White Ciiided.— -This resembles the
green except in color, but is not quite as
hardy; the foliage is light green, blanches
white. Per oz. 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.;
lb., $2.00.
Moss Curled. — When full grown is a very
beautiful and attractive variety, closely
resembling a tuft of moss. Per oz., 25 cts. ;
% lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Batavian or Broad-leaved.— This va-
riety forms large heads of broad, thick |
White Curled Endive.
leaves, which are used for flavoring soups
and stews, requires to be tied up for blanch-
ing. Per oz., 20 cts. X lt>., 60 cts.; lb.,
$2.00.
KOHL-RABI, OR TURNIP=ROOTED CABBAGE.
This vegetable has always been a very great favorite with the
European gardener, and is gradually gaining great popularity in
this country. When young and tender, and properly prepared for
the table, it is almost equal to Cauliflower; besides, it is a certain
crop requiring no more care or attention in cultivation than a crop
of Cabbage. For an early crop, sow in a hot-bed early in Spring,
and treat the same as directions given for early Cabbage; for a Fall
crop, sow in June. As there are many who are not familiar with
the manner of preparing this vegetable for the table, I give the
following receipt: Pare thinly and cut off the points, place in boiling
water, and throw in a small quantity of salt; boil from two hours
to two hours and a quarter, according to their size, after which
cut in thin slices, season to taste, and serve up with drawn butter.
Market gardeners now find ready sale for all they can cultivate,
and those who have tasted them, properly prepared, will agree
with us in pronouncing the Kohl-Rabi a very desirable vegetable.
The Large Growing Variei'iKS are cultivated very exten-
sively in Europe as a root crop for stock feeding during the Winter
and Spring months, and are valued almost as highly as the Ruta
Baga or Swede Turnip; producing from five to six hundred bushels
to the acre; they keep perfectly sound until late in Spring, and cattle and other stock are
exceedingly fond of them. They require a full season to mature their crop, should be culti-
vated in drills, the same as Ruta Baga, in harvesting them, merely strip off the leaves, and
pull up the roots, storing them as any other root crop.
Kohl-Rabi, or Turnip-Rooted
Cabbage.
Early White Vienna.— This variety is
for garden culture and not for forcing; it
is of dwarf habit, rapid growth and of de-
licate flavor; is ready for use when the
bulb is about the size of an apple. Per oz. ,
20 cts.; X lb., 60 cts.; lb., |2.00.
f Early Short-leaved White Vienna.
— This is the best variety (excepting the
Queen) for either forcing or out-door cul-
ture; is exceedingly tender and delicate
' in flavor and leaves very small. Per oz.,
30 cts.; X 75 cts ; lb., |2.50.
The New Queen. — This is certainly the
queen of all varieties of this famous Ger-
man vegetable, both for its earliness, size
and forcing qualities. Its great feature is
that it is almost leafless, its entire growth
being concentrated in the rapid formation
of the bulb, which is not very large in size,
but is always exceedingly tender and of
very delicate flavor. Per oz. , 35 cts. ; X >
$1.00; lb., |3.00.
Early Purple Vienna.— Similar to Early
Short-leaved White Vienna except in color;
on that account is not so desirable. Per
oz., 25 cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., |2.50.
Earge Green or White. — These are
coarse growing varieties, and more gener-
ally grown for feeding cattle; are not de-
sirable for table use. Per oz. , 20 cts. ; X
lb., 50 cts.; lb., |1.50.
GOURDS.
Dipper Gourd. — Valuable for household purposes. They make dippers of various sizes,
which will last for years. If the vines are trained on trellises, the handles will grow
straight, otherwise they curve. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
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Sugar Trough Gourd.
White IS'est-Eg'g*. — Or Japanese: Nest-Egg Gourd, re-
sembles in color, shape and size, the eggs of hens, and do not
crack, and are uninjured by cold or wet, and therefore make
the best nest-eggs. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. ; X lb.,
75 cts.; lb., |2.50.
Sug-ar Trough Gourd. — They grow to hold from 4 to 10
gallons each, have thick, hard shells, very light and durable,
and are also useful as baskets. Per packet, 10 cts. ; oz. , 20
cts.; X lb., 60 cts.; lb., |2.00.
liUffa or Dishcloth Gourd.— This remarkable plant de-
rives its name from the peculiar lining of its fruit which is of a
spongy, tough and very durable texture, which renders it
very valuable as a natural dishcloth. Per packet, 10 cts. ; oz. ,
40 cts.; X lb., |1.00; lb., |3.00.
KALE or BORECOLE
This variety of the Cabbage tribe is known as Curly Greens, or Kale. Sow the seeds in
Spring and transplant with the late Cabbage in early Summer. For Fall crop sow early in
September in drills or broadcast, they will produce small heads or tops which can be used
during the Winter months ; if slightly covered with manure or litter will continue growing
until Spring : the leaves are fit for use as soon as they get a touch of frost. To preserve
them during early Winter, treat them the same as Cabbage.
Dwarf Curled Berlin Kale.
Dwarf Curled Berlin.— This is the best,
most attractive and most salable of all the
varieties of Curled Kale. It is of dwarf
habit, perfectly hardy, and has a similar
growth to Spinach, and covers the ground
with its massive and beautifully curled
leaves for a space of two feet in diameter
aronnd each plant. It is the leading and
most popular variety in Germany, having
superseded all other sorts in that country
for market purposes, and is rapidly becom-
ing the most salable variety in this coun-
try, and cannot be recommended too high-
ly. Peroz., 20 cts.; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.60.
Dwarf Curled Erfurt. — This is one of
the handsomest varieties ever introduced.
Is exceedingly dwarf in habit, and pro-
duces large and luxuriant leaves, which
are as curly as Moss-Curled Parsley. Very
desirable for market gardeners. Peroz.,
20 cts.; X lb., 50 cts.; lb , $1.60.
Curled Mosbacli. — Of dwarf, compact,
bushy growth, the foliage is light green
and towards the centre yellowish green.
Dwarf German Greens is a dwarf,
very hardy and popular variety with
market gardeners. Sow broadcast in
early Fall, and cover with litter during
Winter; the tops will be ready for use
in Spring. The tall German Greens
only differ from this in its growth,
being twice as tall. Per oz., 10 cts.;
Xlb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch is a
choice selection of Dwarf German
Greens. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X lb- , 25 cts. ;
lb., 75 cts.
Curled Intermediate. — This variety
produces an intermediate growth be-
tween Dwarf and Tall; we regard it as
the most profitable market sort; its
leaves are luxuriant and beautifully
curled; cannot recommend it too highly.
Per oz., 15 cts.; X ^b., 40 cts.; lb., ^1.00.
Curled Intermediate Kale.
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The edge of the leaves are so beautifully
crimped and curled that it resembles fine
Curled Parsley, and can be used for garn-
ishing purposes. Per oz., 15 cts.; % lb.,
40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Curled Siberian. — A very beautiful and
valuable market variety; is quite hardy,
a strong grower of dwarf habit, but not
so finely curled as other varieties. Peroz.,
10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.
Buist’s Mammoth Beek.
LEEK.
This vegetable is especially desirable for soups, and is considered
by many to have a better flavor than the Onion ; it may be cultivated
in two ways, either by sowing early in Spring in a seed-bed, to be
transplanted, or into a permanent situation, where they are intended
to be grown; if sown in a seed-bed, when about five to six inches
high, during moist weather, transplant them into deep, rich soil, to
stand four inches apart; in planting them, use a dibble, and plant
them deeply, close to their leaves, that the neck, by being covered
with earth, may become blanched; after transplanting, they should
have a good watering, in order to settle the soil, and thoroughly estab-
lish them; if sown in a situation where they are to be cultivated, sow
the seed early in the Spring, in rows eighteen inches apart; and when
four inches high, thin out to stand four inches apart. Transpbanthd
PLANTS A WAYS Produck thk Targkst Tkkks.
B u i s t ^ S Mammoth.— A very large
strong-growing variety; selected from the
Tondon Flag, especially adapted for mar-
ket gardeners, producing the largest Peek
known. Per oz., 25 cts.; X 75 cts. ;
lb., $2.00.
Larg*e Rouen. — A variety grown very ex-
tensively by the market gardeners of Paris,
producing a short thick stem, with dark-
green foilage. Per oz., 20 cts.; X 60
cts.; lb., |1.50.
Monstrous Carentan.— A celebrated
French variety, of strong growth, and very
desirable. Per oz., 25 cts ; X 1^)., 60 cts.;
lb., |1.50.
Musselburg*!!, — An English variety of
great merit, producing fan-shaped foliage ;
quite a strong grower, and a desirable
market variety. Per oz., 20 cts. ; X 1^)., 60
cts.; lb., |1.50,
Larg’e London Flag’. — This is the ordin-
ary variety, producing good sized keeks.
Per oz., 15 cts ; X ^t)., 40 cts ; lb., $1.25.
LETTUCE.
From early Spring to early Summer sow thinly in drills, every two weeks, a portion
of some varieties for a succession. When up, thin them out to six iuches apart, but to form
good heads, they must have rich soil. For Winter forcing, or early Spring heads, sow in
September, and transplant into rows, in a sheltered spot, early in October; cover lightly
with straw during Winter, which remove early in Spring, or transplant into cold frames,
eight inches apart each way, very near to the glass; protect from frost, and they will head
during Winter.
Buist’s Perfection White Forcing Kettuce.
Biiist’s Perfection "White Forcing.
— There is no variety among the entire
class of lettuce that is as desirable for forc-
ing in frames for Winter and Spring head-
ing as this variety introduced by us, its
great features are, extreme earliness in
heading and producing remarkably large
heads for a forcing variety which are as
solid as a cabbage; under the outside
lea\^es, which are of a pale green color, it
is pure white and very crisp and delicate ;
it is very attractive in appearance and the
most salable variety known. It is also very
desirable for growing in the open ground.
Karly Cabbage or Butter Kettuce.
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but must be sown early in the season,
otherwise it will shoot to seed Per oz ,
25 cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Early Cabbage, or White Butter.—
This is a very popular variety for either
forcing, or sowing in the open ground early
in the season ; it forms a beautiful solid head
which is very crisp and tender, but as soon
as the season becomes warm it shoots to
seed; it should therefore only be planted
for first crop in the open ground, but can
be sown broadcast in September, and
transplanted into cold frames for heading
during Winter. It is really the standard
variety, and will always give great satis-
faction. Per oz., 15 cts.; X Ib-j 30 cts.;
lb., $1.00.
Karly Dutch Speckled Butter Dettuce.
Early Butch Butter.— A celebrated and
entirely distinct variety, very popular in
the Philadelphia market, producing crisp,
white solid heads, almost equal to a cab-
bage, the outer leaves are speckled with a
brownish tinge. It is an elegant forcing
variety, or for growing in cold frames, and
stands the heat and cold to a remarkable
degree; regard it as one of the very best
and most profitable varieties to grow. Per
oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 40 cts ; Ib.j $1.25.
The Arlington Tennis Ball. — This is
a very celebrated strain of the Boston Mar-
ket, introduced by an extensive market
gardener of Arlington, Mass. It is un-
doubtedly a very valuable forcing variety,
or for cold-frame culture, producing good-
sized heads of a creamy-white color, and
as solid as a head of cabbage. It cannot
be recommended too highly. Per oz., 20
cts.; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Early Boston Market, or White
Tennis Ball. — A very popular and early
variety, forming a fine solid head, which
is both crisp and tender. Very desirable
for forcing, and a profitable variety for
market gardeners. Per oz., 15 cts.; X lb )
35 cts; lb., $1.25.
Big Boston. — Identical in color, shape
and general appearance with the famous
Boston Market, but it forms heads double
the size. It is about one week later, but
its solidity and greater size make it a most
valuable sort. Most desirable either for
forcing in cold Jrames or out-door culture.
Popular with market gardeners and truck-
ers, because it always produces large, solid,
salable heads, and with private growers
because it heads up at all seasons of the
year and is of a crisp, tender quality. Per
oz., 20 cts.; X Ib.) 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Henderson’s New York. — This variety
produces heads of unusual size, frequently
averaging eighteen inches in diameter and
weighing from three to four pounds and
almost as solid as a cabbage; it blanches
itself naturally, is crisp, tender and of ex-
cellent flavor, and always free from bitter-
ness. It is not a forcing variety, but is one
of the best for Summer use. Per oz., 20
cts.; 4 oz., 50 cts ; lb., $1.50.
Darge Yellow Market Dettuce.
Barge Yellow Market. — This variety
is of a beautiful greenish-yellow color, and
forms very large flat heads, of a solidity
equal to that of a cabbage; they measure
from seven to eight inches in diameter by
about twenty-four inches in circumference,
and, unlike all other varieties, is entirely
free from unserviceable outside leaves. It
is crisp and tender, and forms its head
more rapidly than any of the large grow-
ing sorts; it withstands great changes of
weather without being damaged; even in-
cessant rain does not affect it in the least;
as a market variety for a general outdoor
crop it has no equal. Per oz. , 30 cts. ; X
lb., 60 cts ; lb., $2.00.
Benver Market. — This variety cannot be
too highly recommended for either forcing
or garden culture. It forms large, solid,
oblong heads of a light green color, and is
very slow to shoot to seed. The leaves are
beautifully marked and blistered (like the
Savoy Cabbage), and very crisp and ten-
der and of excellent flavor. Per oz., 15
cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Philadelphia Market. — This variety is
famous, and admired not only for its large
size but the solidity of its heads ; is desira-
ble for either forcing or outdoor culture,
and follows the Boston Market in heading;
but to grow it to the greatest perfection it
should be sown early in the open ground.
Per oz., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; lb , $1.50,
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Improved i^arly Hanson I<ettuce.
Improved Early Hanson.— A curled
variety, forming fine, large, solid heads,
which are both crisp and tender. They
frequently attain two to three pounds each.
We regard it as a very valuable variety.
Per oz., 15 cts. ; X 40 cts.; lb., |1.25.
Black-Seeded Simpson.— A very de-
sirable variety of the Curled Simpson.
Does not produce a solid head, but a com-
pact mass of leaves, which are of a much
lighter color than the ordinary Simpson,
and forms heads double the size. It is not
only a good forcing variety, but a desirable
sort for early Summer, as it ’stands the
heat remarkably well. Per oz.,15cts.;
X lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Grand Rapids Forcing-.— A very popu-
lar variety, which is grown very exten-
sively in the Western States for forcing,
produces medium sized heads, which are
not solid, but crisp and tender. Peroz.,
15 cts.; X lt>., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Early Curled Simpson.— An improved
variety of the Curled Silesia, is quite early,
but does not produce a solid head; leaves
beautifully curled, and forces well. Per
oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Early Curled Silesia is an early variety,
and is generally sown thickly, to cut when
a few inches high; it will, however, form a
very good head, if thinned out; it is quite
hardy, and withstands heat and drought.
Per oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; lb. $1.00.
Early Brize Head, — One of the finest va-
rietes ever introduced, forming a very large
head, but not a solid one; the leaves are
slightly tinged with brown, and is remark-
able for its crispness and delicacy of flavor;
is well adapted for either forcing or out-
door culture; is not liable to run to seed
unless far advanced, and is also quite
hardy; is suitable for planting at any sea-
son of the year. Peroz., 15 cts.; X lb.,
40 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Sciisatioii. — One of the very best varieties
for outdoor or cold-frame culture, forming
solid heads of a beautiful yellowish green
color, stands the heat remarkably well; is
one of the best varieties. Per oz., 25 cts. ;
X lb., 75 cts.; lb. $2.00.
San Francisco Passion.— This is one of
our most valuable varieties for garden cul-
ture, and cannot be too highly recom-
mended for either market or private grow-
ing; it is an early summer variety, forming
very large, handsome, and solid heads, the
inner leaves of which are as white as
blanched celery, and the outer ones beau-
tifully spotted with a delicate red tinge; it
stands the heat without shooting to seed
and is especially recommended for the
South. Per oz., 20 cts.; X lb. 40 cts.; lb.,
$1.25.
The Deacon. — A celebrated variety with
the market gardener for an early Spring or
late Fall crop, but will not stand Summer
heat, forming medium-sized and very com-
pact heads, of a dark green color, both
crisp and tender. Peroz., 20 cts.; X lb.
40 cts.; lb. $1.25.
Improved Royal Cabbage or Cream
Butter. — A very celebrated variety, form-
ing fine, large, solid heads, both crisp and
delicate flavor; stands the heat remark-
ably well, and is especially adapted to the
Southern States, or for planting to succeed
the early varieties in the North; it is a
variety that can be sown at any season of
the year and will do well. Per oz., 15 cts.;
X lb., 40 cts.; lb. $1.25.
I^arge Salamander lyettuce.
Large Salamander. — A desirable variety
for Summer or Fall use, forming very large,
compact and beautiful heads. Color light
green; stands both heat and drought re-
markably well, very highly recommended;
it is undoubtedly the best Summer variety,
the heads will frequently weigh from 2 to
3 lbs. each. Per oz. 15 cts. ; X lb-, 40 cts. ;
lb. $1.25.
Trocadero Cabbage.- A celebrated
French variety of quite a distinct type and
cannot be mistaken for any other sort; the
heads are of large size, the margin of its
leaves beautifully tinged with russet; it
forms its heads quickly and is very solid,
crisp and tender, and exceedingly delicate
in flavor. Per oz, 20 cts. ; X ^b. 40 cts. ;
lb. $1.25.
Perpignan, or Early Green Sum-
mer.— A German variety that will really
stand the heat without shooting to seed;
produces a large and firm head; it is very
highly prized by all who grow it. As a
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Summer variety it is very valuable, and
will even stand the Southern heat without
flinching; fine for market. Per oz. , 20 cts. ;
% lb. 40 cts.; lb. |1.25.
Oak- Leaved. — An entirely distinct vari-
ety, the leaves of which are of the shape
of an oak, produced in a dense and com-
pact head, w^hich is almost pure white and
exceedingly delicate ; it is fine for forcing
or out- door culture. Per oz., 15; % lb., 40
cts.; lb. $1.25.
Paris White
Cos, Komai-
ne, or Celery
Lettuce.-This
variety grows
strong and up-
right, producing
long leaves,
which should be
tied up and
blanched before
cutting, which
makes them
very crisp and
tender. They
are quite hardy, and will force well.
They are the most popular variety in
France and England, where they are fre-
quently serv^ed without dressing and
simply eaten like celery, with salt. Per
oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Paris White Cos I^ettuce.
Stubborn-
head.— An
early sum-
mer variety
introduced
from Ger-
m a n y of
great value,
f o r m i n g Stubbomhead I.ettuce.''
beautiful large solid heads, which resists
heat without shooting to seed. It is one of
the best summer varieties, and is well
named. Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.;
lb., $1.50.
Early Butter- Cup.— A very beautiful
German variety, entirely distinct from all
other sorts, forming large, solid heads,
with bright citron colored foliage, desir-
able for either forcing or out-door culture.
Per oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Silver Ball. — A foreign variety of fine
forcing qualities, producing a solid head,
of a silvery-white color; very desirable.
Per oz. 20 cts. ; X lb., 40 cts. ; lb. $1 25.
Brumheatl Cabbag*e is quite hardy, and
excellent Summer variety; forms a solid
head, quite crisp and tender. Peroz., 15
cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; lb. $1.00.
Brown Butch Cahbag-e is one of the
hardiest varieties; forms a very fine head,
and withstands the heat and cold. Per oz.,
15 cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
MELON (Musk or Cantaloupe.)
The Melon, like the Cucumber, delights in rich, sandy soil, but grows to greater per-
fection in the South than in the North, owing to a drier atmosphere. It should, however,
never be cultivated in the vicinity of Cucumbers, Squashes, Gourds or Pumpkins, as it will
invariably become impregnated with them, and produce fruit of an inferior quality. Sow
about the last of Spring or first of Summer, in hills of light, rich soil, four feet apart, allow-
ing but three plants to grow in each hill; after they have grown about a foot long, pinch off
the points of shoots, which cause the vines not only to become stronger, but makes them
produce lateral branches, and prove more productive and mature the crop earlier.
Extra Early Hackensack.—
The Hackensack has long been
the leading variety of Cantaloupe
Melon grown in New Jersey for
the Philadelphia and New York
Markets. This variety has all
the features of the old sort, but
is from eight to ten days earlier,
a very important advantage when
growing for market. The Melons
are of good size, averaging from
five to ten pounds each and of
delicious flavor. Per oz , 10 cts. ;
X lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Netted Green Citron, — This
variety is cultivated to a greater
extent for market than any other
sort, and for this purpose it has
no superior. When grown from
seed that has been well selected,
it is of very fine flavor ; fruit
round, flattened at both ends,
roughly netted, and of a pale
yellow green when ripe. Per oz.
E^xtra Early Hackensack Melon.
, 10 cts ; 4 oz., 25 cts. ; lb, 75 cts.
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Netted Nutmeg" is of an oval shape,
roughly netted, but not attaining so large
a size as the Netted Citron; it is equally
as fine in flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.; X
25 cts.; lb., 65 cts.
Pine- Apple. — A medium-sized, early va-
riety, of an oval shape; delicious flavor,
and highly perfumed with the fragrance
of pine-apple. Per oz , 10 cts.; % lb., 25
cts. ; lb., 65 cts.
Skillman’s Netted Citron. — F o r m
roundish oval; flesh deep green, sweet and
richly perfumed; an early and delicious
variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.;
lb., 70 cts.
Rocky Ford. — A selection from the fa-
mous Netted Gem, introduced by the
Rocky Ford growers of Colorado. It has
become a famous shipping variety, is beau-
tifully netted, of oblong shape, flesh deep
green, and of superior quality. So popu-
lar has this name become that many of
the leading fruit stores display any melons
they may have no matter how inferior they
may be, under the name of Rock Ford.
Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Early Jenny Find .—The earliest of all
varieties, and also the smallest, but
possessing a rich and delightful flavor and
fragrance, and highly recommended. Per
oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.
lyong Island Beauty Melon.
Eong Island Beauty.— This is one of
the best shipping varieties, is very early,
of good size, green flesh, roughly netted,
and of luscious flavor. It is a selection
from the Extra Early Hackensack, but a
great improvement on that variety, and re-
garded as one of the very finest. Per oz. , 10
cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.
Improved Early Jenny Bind.— The
improvement consists in size, roughness of
skin, thickness of flesh and keeping qual-
ities. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X R>. , 25 cts. ; lb. , 75c.
Paul Rose, or Petoskey. — One of the
finest varieties ever introduced, being a cross
between the Netted Gem and Osage, having
all the fine qualities of the former with the
beautiful rich salmon-colored flesh of the
latter; the fruit is slightly oval, averaging
about five to six inches in diameter, with
deep flesh and small seed cavity; is of the
most delicate and delicious flavor. Per oz.,
15 cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; lb., |1.00.
Golden Gem, or Golden Jenny. — A
very luscious variety, of medium size, and
one of the most popular varieties with the
melon growers of New Jersey; it is early,
roughly netted, and of delightful flavor.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Montreal Green Nutmeg. — Nearly
round, flattened at the ends ; deep, regular
ribs ; skin densely netted ; flesh thick ; and
of delicious flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb-,
25 cts.; lb., 75 cts,
Emerald Gem. — This is undoubt-
edly one of the very finest varieties
of Cantaloupe Melons, and is well
named; it is really an emerald
among the many varieties which
are now cultivated; it is quite
early, a thrifty grower, very pro-
ductive, producing melons of good
size, the skin of which is a dark-
green emerald color and quite
smooth. Flesh salmon, and ripens
thoroughly to the rind, and, what
is most important, it has a sweet
and delicious flavor; cannot rec-
ommend it too highly; it has more
of the flavor of the French Melon
than any other variety. Per oz.,
10 cts.; X ^b , 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.
Cliampion Market.— This va-
riety is becoming quite popular
and is one of the handsomest
formed Cantaloupes of the entire Emerald Gem Melon,
list, it is almost perfectly round and
densely netted and will average from 4 to 5 lbs. each ; the flesh is thick, of a light green
color, of a very rich flavor and exceedingly fragrant, is very productive and a good
shipper. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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Champion Market Melon.
Chicag-o Market, or Nutmeg. — A very
celebrated variety, and one of the most
popular varieties in the Chicago market.
It is of large size, skin thickly netted, flesh
deep green, very juicy, and of delicious
flavor. It is one of our very best varieties
and highly recommended. Per oz. , 10 cts. ;
X lb., 25 cts ; lb., 75 cts.
New Orleans Market, or Creole.—
This is a very popular variety in the New
Orleans market, and is about the only va-
riety that can be sold there, as it has a
great reputation for its fine qualities. It is
beautifully formed, roughly netted, of
large size, and of delicious quality. It is
so richly fragrant that a single melon will
almost perfume an entire house. Per oz.,
15 cts.; X 50 cts.; lb., |1.50.
Baltimore Market, or Acme Melon.
Baltimore Market, or Acme.— A
green-fleshed, productive and excellent
shipping variety that can always be found
in its season in the best hotels and restau-
rants of Philadelphia, New York and Bal-
timore. It is a green-fleshed variety, of
oblong form, exceedingly delicious and
very fragrant. Per oz. 10 cts.; X lb., 25
cts.; lb. 75 cts.
Large Hackensack or Tiirk^s Cap. —
A very popular variety which attains a
large size, is round in shape and flattened
at the ends; skin green and thickly netted;
the flesh also is green, rich and sugary in
flavor. It is very productive, and exten-
sively grown by market gardeners. Per
oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts.
The Banquet. — A famous melon grower
of this country, when asked by us which
variety in his estimation he considered the
best, promptly replied, the Banquet. His
opinion agrees with our own, as it is un-
doubtedly the finest flavored of all the
American varieties. It is of medium size,
flat at both ends, and more beautifully net-
ted than any known variety. In quality it
has no equal; the flesh is uniformly deep,
and of that granulated character that al-
ways indicates a good melon; it is sweet
and luscious, and of a dark, rich salmon
color. As a variety for market gardeners
it is undoubtedly the best to select. Per
oz., 10 cts ; X cts.; lb., $1.00.
Miller’s Cream, or Osage Melon,
Miller’s Cream, or Osage.— This vari-
ety has secured a quick and wonderful
reputation from its peculiar luscious, spicy
flavor and good shipping qualities. It is
of egg shape, skin very thin, of dark-
green color, and slightly netted; the flesh
is of a salmon color, remarkably sweet,
and a great point of merit is, that no mat-
ter what size the melons are, they are al-
ways sweet and delicious. It is very pro-
ductive, a good keeper, and will stand
shipping better than any other sort. Per
oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Perfected Delmonico.— A very hand-
some variety, which has become very pop-
ular in the New York Market; it is oval
shaped, of large size, finely netted, and
flesh of a beautiful shade of orange pink,
and of delicious quality. Per oz., 15 cts.;
X lb ; 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Montreal Market. — Excellent variety of
the largest size ; weighing from 10 to 20 lbs.
each. In shape almost round, flattened at
the ends, deeply ribbed; skin green and
netted. Flesh green, very thick and of
delicious flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb.,
25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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The Washington Market Melon.
The Washing-ton Market. — This re-
cently introduced variety of Cantaloupe
melon is not only entirely distinct from
any other, but is one of the finest and most
delicate flavored melons ever introduced.
It originally came from Madrid, Spain,
and is remarkable for its unusual size, ex-
treme productiveness, beautiful shape, rich
fragrance and fine shipping qualities. It is
more deeply netted than any other sort,
and has become one of our most popular
market varieties. Per oz , 15 cts.; % lb.,
50 cts.; lb.,|1.50.
Persian, or Casaha.— This variety grows
to a large size, of oval shape and luscious
flavor; is exceedingly fragrant; the rind is
thin and delicate, therefore will not stand
transportation. Per oz., 10 cts.; lb., 25
cts.; lb., 75 cts.
The Waldorf. — This we regard as one of
the most desirable varieties. Its great fea-
ture is, that a melon of inferior quality is
seldom found. It is of very uniform size,
roughly netted; flesh dark rich green and
of luscious quality. Per oz., 10 cts.; X
lb., 30 cts.; lh.,$1.00.
Bay View. — One of the largest, most pro-
lific, finest flavored cantaloupes in cultiva-
tion; luscious and sweet, and very hardy;
picked green it will ripen up finely, and
carry safely for a longdistance. Per oz.,
10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb,, 75 cts.
IS^ewport. — One of the most desirable varie-
ties, but like all early sorts, it is of small
size, of round form, roughly netted and
shallow ribbed ; flesh dark green and of
exquisite flavor. Per oz., 15 cts.; X
30 cts.; lb., |1. 00.
THE CHEA.P MELON SEED of tlie COUNTRY is saved from the cullings of a crop where the
earliest and best are sold, and the balance saved for seed — or what is still worse, seed saved from a crop
grown near Cucumbers, Squashes, Pumpkins or Watermelons with which they have become impregnated
and produce degenerated Melons which are tasteless and unfit for use.
MELON (Water).
The Dixie Watermelon.
Tlie I>ixie. — This variety which w^as
introduced from the South, is a hybrid
of the famous Kolb Gem, but is far su-
perior to that variety in size, quality and
jiroducti veil ess; form oblong, flesh scarlet,
melting and exceedingly sweet. We re-
gard it as one of the best varieties for the
table, but not for shipping; for that purpose
select the Blue Gem, as there is no variety
equal to it, for that purpose, besides it is
of fine qualit5\ Per oz , 10 cts ; 4 oz.*
20 cts. ; lb. , 60 cts.
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Florida Favorite Watermelon.
Florida Favorite. — This variety origi-
nated with Wm. Girardeau, one of the
most extensive melon growers of Florida,
and is a hybrid of the Rattlesnake and
Pierson, the latter being a celebrated vari-
ety in that locality. It is of oblong shape,
and 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. It is earlier
than the Kolb Gem, Iron-clad or Rattle-
snake. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb.
60 cts.
Aug-usta Rattlesnake, or Striped
Gypsy. — A variety which has gained
great popularity throughout the entire
country for its size and fine shipping
qualities, and especially so in the Southern
States, where melons are raised in large
quantities for the Northern markets; shape
oblong, of light green color, and beauti-
fully mottled and striped with a lighter
shade ; flesh scarlet, rind thin, very solid,
and both sweet and delicious. Stands tran-
sit well. Seeds white, with two black tips.
Peroz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Sweet-Heart. — An oval light green
skinned variety, mottled, with very thin
rind, but quite firm and solid; flesh bright
red of delicious melting flavor, a desirable
variety for private growing, but not for
market, as the color is objectionable. Per
oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Mammotli Iron Clad. — This variety is
well worthy of cultivation. Produces mel-
ons of large size and very solid. Flesh
crimson, crisp and luscious. Very desir-
able for Market. Price per oz., 10 cts. ; %
lb., 20 cts. ; lb. 60 cts.
Kleckley Sweets. — A variety of lus-
cious quality, is oblong, of good size, skin
dark rich green, and exceedingly thin and
brittle, flesh bright scarlet, is crisp, sugary
and melting; is one of the most desirable
varieties for private growing, but will not
stand shipping. Per oz., 10 cts. ; X lb., 30
cts. ; lb. 75 cts.
The Duke Jones Watermelon.
The Duke Jones.— This
celebrated variety was in-
troduced by Mr. Philip S.
Jones of Georgia, and is
now equally as popular
with Melon Growers as the
celebrated Kolb Gem was
formerly; in every respect
it is far superior to that
variety, it has also fine
table qualities, which the
Kolb is lacking, it is of a
solid green color, flesh
bright red, exceedingly
sweet, juicy and melting,
frequently attaining the
weight of seventy lbs. ; in
shape it resembles the
Kolb Gem, but more ob-
long, and like that variety
is one of the best ship-
ping sorts. Per oz., 10 cts. ;
% lb., 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts.
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Kolb Grem, Selected.— This variety
is the queen of all Water Melons
for solidity, uniformity of size,
weight, and fine shipping
qualities, but unfortunately
not for the table, as there
are many varieties which
surpass it in both quality
and sweetness; but for
one that carries best to
market, and when
there, sells the best,
the Kolb Gem and
Blue Gem head the
list; the Melons are
nearly round, rind
dark, rich green, mar-
bled with lighter
shades; flesh crimson,
quite solid, but lacks that
sweetness which is so re-
quisite, Per oz., 10 cts.; X
lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Jordan’s Gray Monarch, or
Dong' White Icing. — This is one
of* the largest and sweetest varie-
ties known, it originated with W.
B. Jordan, of Virginia, and was intro-
duced by us. It is well adapted to the
Southern States; we regard it as one
of the best varieties. Its size is immense,
frequently producing melons weighing
over ninety pounds each. Its quality is
unequalled, and the most productive vari-
ety we have ever seen. The skin is of a
very beautiful mottled-gray color, long and
symmetrically formed, with an exceedingly
thin rind; flesh bright crimson, and of the
sweetest and most delicious flavor. Per
oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Mountain Sweet. — ^This was the great
melon of olden times, and was almost the
only variety grown extensively for market,
but now it is almost entirely discarded for
the more modern varieties, but it was the
original variety from which many of the
recently-introduced varieties emanated by
hybridization. We, however, still icgard
it as first-class, very productive, producing
melons of large size, the flesh of which is
bright crimson, sweet and juicy, and of
delicious flavor. Seeds gray. Peroz., 10
cts.; X 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Kolb Gem Watermelon,
splendid flavor. The seed will often pro-
duce gray and green melons on one vine,
but the number of the former predomi-
nate. Peroz., 10 cts.; Xl^-> 20 cts.; lb.,
60 cts.
Ice Cream (WhiTK Skedkd).— This vari-
ety is annually increasing in popularity;
it grows to a medium size; nearly oval, of
a pale green color, and has a thinner rind
than any other variety; flesh is bright
crimson, crisp and of delicious flavor.
Seeds white. Per oz., 10 cts.; X It)., 20
cts. ; lb. 60 cts.
Ice Cream (Gray Seeded). — A variety
resembling the Mountain Sweet in both
form and color, very productive, scarlet
flesh, and of sweet flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.;
X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Phinney’s Early.— The earliest of all va=
rieties; form oval, rind rather thick, flesh
bright red, and quite productive; but its
earliness we regard as its only good qual-
ity. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lt>-> 20 cts.; lb.,
60 cts.
Blue Gem.— One of the most popular mar-
ket and shipping varieties of the entire
list; is grown very extensively in the South
for Northern Markets, and is to-day the
favorite variety with the Melon Growers
of New Jersey, who supply the Philadel-
phia and New York Markets; it keeps well
and seldom cracks or splits in transit; the
quality is far superior to the Kolb Gem,
and produces melons of a more uniform size.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb-» 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts.
Seminole. — This variety was introduced
from the South, and gives good satisfac-
tion; it is extra early, very large and of
Pride of Georgia. — The melons are per-
fectly round in shape, striped light and
dark green, uniformly of fair market size;
the flesh is bright red and sweet. Per oz.,
10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Eight Icing, or Ice Kind.— One of the
sweetest and most desirable varieties
known ; of round form, light gray skin,
with very thin rind, flesh bright scarlet.
Peroz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
Baric Icing. — A very desirable variety.
Dark skin, crimson flesh, thin rind, quite
solid and of delicious flavor. A fine market
sort. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X lb. , 20 cts. ; lb. 60 cts.
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Premium Triumph Watermelon.
Premium Triumph. — This lately intro-
duced variety is a cross between Duke
Jones and Kolb Gem, but is far superior
to either in size, quality and shipping re-
quirements, in fact they would be the only
melons sold in our markets if the supply
was equal to the demand, and what is im-
portant to the shipper, they always bring
top prices. Specimens have been grown
the past season in Florida, weighing over
a hundred pounds each. Their color is of
a dark dull green, flesh bright crimson, of
delicious flavor, rind thin, but strong and
tough, seeds mottled but dark. Peroz.,
10 cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; lb., ^1.00.
Cuban Queen.— This is one of the largest
and most productive varieties grown. Rind
thin and solid, with dark and light green
stripes; flesh bright scarlet; crisp and
sweet. A good keeper and stands transit
well. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb.,
60 cts.
MUSHROOM SPAWN.
The principal cause of failure to grow Mushrooms is from using old spawn. The finest
spawn is the Barter’s Englisll Milltrack, which is annually prepared for us in brick form.
Mushrooms can
be grown much
easier than is gen-
erally supposed.
They can be
grown in a cellar,
shed, cave or
quarry, or even in
beds prepared in
the open air in
the same manner
as hot-beds. Pro-
cure fresh horse
manure, (free
from litter or
straw, ) and old
pasture soil; mix
thoroughly in pro-
portion of three
parts horse ma-
nure to one of
loam ; turn daily
until the extreme
heat is out of it. Then select the location foi growing them; make out of this compost a bed
four feet wide, eight inches deep and as long as desired, pressed solidly. Leave this until the
heat subsides to ninety degrees, then plant pieces of spawn the size of a walnut in holes two or
three inches deep, six apart each way; cover over with the compost, and in the course of a week
or ten days the spawn will be diffused through the whole bed. Now cover with two inches
of fresh soil, and over this spread three or four inches of hay, straw or litter. If surface be-
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comes dry, wet with lukewarm water. Keep an even temperature of fifty to sixty degrees.
It requires, on an average, six to eight weeks to produce mushrooms after the spawn is
planted.
Bartei*'s English Milltrack Spawn. Price per brick, 15 cts. ; per dozen bricks, $1.75;
25 lbs. for ^2.50; 100 lbs for |8.00.
If you wish to grow Mushrooms, send for a copy of “Robinson on Mushroom
Culture,” Price, 50 cts. Or, William Falconer on the same subject. Price, $1.35 (pos-
tage paid).
MUSTARD.
For early salad, sow thickly on a gentle hot-bed in February and March, and for gen-
eral crop, at intervals during Spring, on very fine soil, in rows six inches apart; it should
be cut when about one inch high. A mixture of Mustard and Cress makes a very delightful
salad, which is very popular with the English. The White is also used for medicinal pur-
poses, and we always have on hand a very superior article for druggists’ sales; it is also a
simple and efficaceous cure for dyspepsia; take a tablespoonful of the whole White Mus- i
tard, stirred in a glass of cold water, and drink before each meal.
Mammoth Southern Curled. — A va-
riety producing beautifully curled leaves,
which are larger in their growth than any
other variety; very popular in the South-
ern States, and the best variety to sow.
Per oz., 10 cts ; X lt>., 25 cts ; lb., 75 cts.
Mammoth Ostrich Plume. — A selec-
tion made from the Mammoth Southern
Curled ; the quality is the same, but it is
more beautifully curled. Per oz. , 15 cts. ;
X lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Southern Creole. — A large curled-leaved
variety; very popular in the South, where
mustard is used very extensively as a
salad. Per oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lb.,
75 cts.
Chinese. — A variety producing larger and
broader foliage and more succulent stems
than the Common White; of a deeper
green color, and more desirable for salad,
but not equal to the Southern Curled.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lt>-> 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
NASTURTIUn, OR INDIAN CRESS.
Sow early in Spring in good rich ground ; the plants should be trained to a trellis or
rods; the leaves and flowers are used in salads; thq seed-pods are picked while young and
ickled ; the yellow is the variety for this purpose; the other varieties are cultivated for their
eautiful and attractive flowers.
Tall Yellow.— This variety is principally I are of various shades of beautiful colors, of
used for pickling. Per oz., 15 cts.; X lb., | dwarf habit, and are very ornamental for
30 cts.; lb., $1.00. I the vegetable as well as the flower garden.
Dwarf Tom Thumb, Mixed.— These I Per oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25,
OKRA, OR GUriBO.
This is a highly esteemed vegetable throughout the entire country. The seed-pods are
used in soups, while young and tender, to which it imparts an aromatic flavor; they are also
stewed and served up with butter. Sow the seed late in Spring, in very rich soil, in drills
two feet apart, observing that the ground is warm, as if cold and moist the seeds will in-
variably rot; and when the plants are up thin out to a foot apart. The green pods may
be preserved for Winter use by cutting them in halves, string and dry them. The seeds
can also be ripened, which, when roasted, make a very excellent substitute for coffee;
when canned it is also one of the most delightful vegetables for Winter use.
Tall, or Long Green. — A tall-growing
variety, producing long, thin pods. Per
oz : 10 cts. ; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
White Velvet . — An entirely distinct va-
riety, the pods of which are round and
smooth, but covered with a fine fibre re-
sembling velvet. We regard it as one of
the finest varieties. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb.,
20 cts.; lb.. 60 cts.
Mammoth Southern Curled Mustard.
White or Yellow London.— This is the
common White Mustard of commerce, used
both as a salad and for flavoring purposes.
Per oz., 5 cts.; X lb., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.
Black or Brown London.— Used for
the same purposes as the White ; the dif-
ference being in the color of the seed. Per
oz., 5 cts ; X lb.> 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.
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Buist’s Dwarf Green Okra.
The Buist’s Dwarf.—
The Dwarf Okra originated
at our Rosedale Farm, and
was introduced by us some
years ago ; it has become
the most popular variety
with all growers; its pecu-
liarity is not only in its
dwarf habit, but its earli-
ness and great productive-
ness, producing pods from
an inch of the ground to
the top; of twice the size of
the common variety, and
from its dwarf habit it is
also less exhausting to the
soil. Per oz., 10 cts.;
>4: lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.
Perkin’s Mammoth
Green Podded. —
This extraordinary va- j
riety is not only the
most productive
known, but forms
enormous-sized pods,
and is earlier than any
other variety. It is a
large cropper, and is not only very highly prized by grow-
ers but, owing to its great tenderness, is preferred by can-
ners, who preserve it hermetically for Winter use; its average
growth is four feet, and each plant produces on an average
from twenty to thirty pods, which are of a beautiful green
color, and even when young are of a mammoth size. Per
„ , . , ^ , oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
ONION SETS, OR -BUTTONS.
Onion sets are produced by sowing the seed very thickly in shallow drills, quite early
in Spring ; the young plants form Onions about the size of peas about Midsummer; when the
foliage becomes brown and dry, the crop
should then be harvested. Select good, rich
soil, and be careful it is not weedy ground,
as the labor in cultivating it would be much
increased. Use the Planet double-wheel hoe,
which will do the work of six hands in cul-
tivating the crop and keeping down weeds.
The best varieties to sow for this purpose are
the Yellow Strasburg, White Silver Skin and
Extra Early Dark Red.
To kekp Onion Sets. — As soon as the
crop is ready for harvesting they should be
lifted, in dry weather, and thoroughly dried
in the shade, after which spread them out
thinly in a cool, dry, airy loft; the Yellows
should not be over three inches and the
White not over two inches thick, and fre-
quently turned over
In Peanting Onion Sets draw out
drills about an inch deep and nine inches
apart, leaving a space fifteen inches between
every three or four drills for convenience in
hoeing and collecting weeds. Plant the
small sets in these drills about two inches
apart, but do not cover them. We say plant small sets, because if you plant large ones they
will shoot to seed. In a few days they will commence growing; keep the ground clear of all
weeds by frequently hoeing until the crop will be ready for lihing in July, In Midsummer
the grower can generally realize higher prices for his crop than later, as the Onions raised from
seed do not come into market until Fall, and the demand for early shipping is generally great.
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BUiST’g GABBEN GUIDE.
Yellow Onion Sets. — Per qt., 15 cts.; 4
qts., 50 cts.; peck, $1.00; busk., $3.00.
Dark Keel Onion Sets. — Per qt., 15
cts., 4 qts., 50 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush.,
$3.00.
White or Silver Skin Onion Sets. — Per
qt., 25 cts.; 4 qts., 75 cts.; peck, $1.25;
bush., $4.00.
White Pearl Onion Sets.— Per qt., 25
cts. ; 4 qts., 85 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.
The prices for Onion sets are subject to market quotations, always write for special prices.
ONION.
The Onion ranks with the Cabbage in popularity with all cultivators, whether it be for
the humble garden of the poor, gr the more pretentious one of the wealthy; to grow them
successfully, it must be borne in mind that the soil cannot be too rich, and however good it
may be, it requires more or less manure for every crop; it is a plant producing numerous roots,
which spread to a great extent, absorb-
ing nourishment from every part of the-
soil. In regard to rotation of crops, the
Onion is an anomalous case, for the
same ground has been known to pro-
duce heavy crops yearly for over half
a century. The system pursued is to
manure the ground heavily, with rich,
well-rotted manure, trenched or plowed
early in the Spring, and levelled with
the rake or harrow. In cool climates,
seeds sown early in the Spring produce*
full grown Onions the same year;
but in this vicinity and South it requires
two seasons (unless you sow the Bermu-
da or Italian varieties ) ; the first season
produces the small sets, which ripen
in July; these are carefully stored in
dry situations until the following
Spring, when they are planted out and
form the full-grown Onion about Mid-
summer. The large Yellow Globe Dan-
vers and Red Wethersfield are the best
varieties for cultivating in large quan-
tities, as they are more hardy and keep
better; they are called the annual On-
ion, because they perfect themselves
in the Northern, Western and Eastern
Buist’s Prize Medal Yellow Globe Danvers Onion, States the first year from seed. Sow
This is the Best Stock in this Country, Producing the seed in rows early in Spring,
the Targest and Finest Formed Bulbs. It is the nine inches apart if to cultivate
Most Profitable to Grow.
row or cultivator is to be used; cover the seed very lightly, and should the weather
be favorable the rows will show themselves in about two weeks. Keep the rows clear of all
weeds by hoeing, observe not to hoe deep, for the more the onion rises out of the ground the
finer it is, and the better it keeps. As soon as the plants are three inches high, thin them out
to two inches apart; if the weather is moist the thinnings can be safely transplanted, which
will also attain a full size; but observe, in planting them, to place the roots only into the
ground. For growing large Onions from seed, sow five pounds of seeds to the acre. Sow-
ings are generally made with a seed drill, the best of which is called the Model. Be
particular in the selection of your Onion seed; you must secure the new crop, as that of two
years old will disappoint you, as failures are continually occurring from sowing old or
spurious seed. Nothing further will be required until the crop is taken up, except in
destroying all weeds as they appear.
We make tlie growing* of Onion Seed one of the specialties of our House. The
stock from which we grow our seed, is our old Pedigree stock, famous throughout the
country for its purity and fine quality. We make an annual selection of the bulbs from
which we grow our supplies; this always insures to our customers seed of the greatest purity
and strongest growth. Market gardeners or Onion Set growers who use Onion Seed in large
quantities should write for special prices,
Kuist’s Yellow Globe Danvers. — This the Southern States; it is of a beautiful
is the most popular and the most exten- straw color, of large size, a fine keeping
sively cultivated of all varieties; it is an variety, and will yield in good soil from
Annual, seed sown in early Spring will 600 to 700 bushels per acre. Per oz., 15
produce full-grown Onions by September cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., at
in all sections of our country excepting in $1 10; 10 lbs., at $1.00.
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Large Red W ethersfield.
— This is another standard
variety in the Eastern and
Western States, where im-
mense crops are grown for
shipment. In cool sections
it continues growing the whole
Summer, and forms a full-
grown Onion by Fall; is of a
purplish-red color, of a round
or oval shape, and is an ex-
cellent keeping variety. The
quality of our seed cannot be
surpassed. Per oz., 15 cts. ;
X lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25; 5
lbs., at |1.10; 10 lbs. at ;fl.00.
Yellow Strasburg or
Dutch is of the same shape
as the White Silver Skin. —
Color, brownish yellow; bulb
quite flat, and of good size.
This is the variety grown in
Philadelphia for sets, thous-
ands of bushels of which are
annually shipped from this market to dif-
ferent parts of the United States. Seeds
sown in this latitude in Spring form the
small set by July; these are planted out
the following Spring, and form full-grown
Onions by mid-summer, they are more
hardy than the White and therefore
keep better through the Winter. In the
Southern States they can be planted out
in Autumn, and will continue growing
during the entire Winter, and in early
Spring they will be fit to use for salads and
I^arge Red Wethersfield Onion.
stews. Per oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.;
lb., 11.25; 5 lbs. at |1.10; 10 lbs. at $1.00.
Wbite Silver Skin. — This is the famous
variety which is sown so extensively in
Philadelphia for growing Onion Sets, from
which full-grown onions are produced by
June and July; it is not only the mildest but
the most delicate flavored variety, and
generally preferred for table use; is of the
same shape as the Yellow Strasburg, of a
silvery-white color, and exceedingly at-
tractive ; it is also used when quite small
for pickling purposes; as all White On-
ions are exceedingly delicate, they are
therefore poor keepers through the
Winter season, and should be used in
the Fall are always very salable. Per
oz., 25 cts.; %lh., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Southport Yellow Globe.— The
Globe Onions are very extensively
grown in both the Eastern and West-
ern States, where they are preferred
by many to any other variety, not
only for the enormous crops they
produce, but for their fine keeping
qualities; they are an annual variety
and require the full season to mature;
of a perfect globe shape, and beauti-
ful in both color and form, the Yellow
is a very salable variety. Per oz , 25
cts.; X 11^- > 11^- > $1-50.
Southport White Globe. — In form
it is the same as the Yellow or Red
Globe, but of much milder flavor than
either of them, but is not so good a
keeper; it, however, commands the
highest price in market. Per oz., 25
cts.; X lb*, 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
If you sow BUIST^S ONION SEED
your Crop will he a Success
Provided the Season is favorable.
Southport Yellow Globe Danvers Onion.
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Buist’s Selected Australian Brown Onion.
Australian Brown. — This variety is of
recent introduction, and owing to its extra-
ordinary keeping qualities has gained great
popularity, especially with Onion growers
in the Southern States; it is of roundish
form, of a beautiful amber-brown color, of
mild flavor, almost as solid as a rock and
may be classed with the early varieties. In
the Louisiana and Texas markets, where the
Southern Creole Onion reigned supreme for
many years, the Australian Brown has al-
most entirely superseded it. Seeds sown
in these States in October and not trans-
planted, form Onions weighing a pound by
June ; but if transplanted will attain one
and a half pounds by J uly . Per oz. , 20 cts. ;
X lb., 50 cts.; lb., ^1.50.
Extra Early Red. — This is a very early
variety, forming full-grown Onions by the
last of July or early in August; it is smaller
in size and of a flatter shape than the Large
Red Wethersfield, and of a much milder
flavor; it is grown extensively for the Dark
Red Onion Set, which is so popular in the
Western States; it is of a deep red color,
close grain, solid and heavy, and a good
cropper. Per oz., 20 cts.; X lb-> 40 cts.;
lb., |1 50.
’White Bermuda, — We import this variety
from the Teneriffe Islands and is identical
with the Red Bermuda excepting in its
color, which is pure white; it is exceed-
ingly mild in flavor, but will not keep so
well as the Red. Peroz., 25 cts.; X lb., 85
cts.; lb., |3.00.
Southport Red Globe Onion.
Southport Red Globe Onion. — With
the exception of color, this variety is iden-
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tical with the Southport Yellow Globe ; its beautiful
form and rich, purplish -crimson color makes it a very
salable variety, and in some localities it is pre-
ferred to the Yellow; it is one of the
best keepers and of fine quality.
Per oz. , 20 cts. ; X
lb.; |1.50.
Improved Ked Ber-
muda.— We import this
variety from the Teneriffe
Islands and is not only
the most popular but
the most salable of all
foreign varieties, and
one that is grown more
extensively in the South
than any other; the im-
proved is a selection of the
old Red Bermuda, but pos-
sesses much finer qualities and
is also far more productive; it is
oval in shape, of a brownish-red color,
quite early, very solid, does not skin in
transportation, and keeps better than any
other foreign variety; is also of a mild and
delicate flavor. Like the Italian varieties
it produces full-grown Onions from seed the same season; in the South seed sown in the
Fall will produce fine large Onions for market in early Spring. Per. oz., 25 cts.; X
75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Improved Red Bermuda Onion.
ITALIAN VARIETIES OF ONION.
The Italian varieties of Onion produce full-grown Onions from seed the first year and
in- strong soil attain a very large size; they are mild and of the finest flavor, and very popu-
lar in the Southern States, being well adapted to that section; when the seed is sown early in
Autumn it continues growing all Winter and produces fine large onions the following Spring.
Mammoth Keel Victoria.— The Victo-
ria class of Onions is entirely different
from any other. Their distinctive features
are their peculiar oval-round shape, and
the immense Onions they produce, fre-
quently weighing five pounds each; under’
good cultivation there is no trouble to grow
them of this weight and of enormous size;
skin is of dark blood-red color, flesh white
or slightly tinged with light rose; flesh
mild and delicate. Peroz., 20 cts.; % Vo.^
40 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Mammoth White Victoria.— The only
difference between the Victoria Onions is in
their color, this variety has a silvery-white
skin, sometimes shaded to a milky white
color, is very sweet and delicate in flavor.
Per oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Giant White Italian Tripoli. — A very
superior variety, of flat form and large
size, with a beautiful silvery-white skin,
and of mild flavor. Per oz., 20 cts.; X lb.,
50 cts.; lb., $1.75.
Giant Yellow Kocca, or Spanish
King*. — The Rocca class of the Italian
Onions is very highly prized, as they all
possess very fine qualities and attain a very
large size, frequently ranging from one and
a half to two lbs. each, this variety is of
globular form, with a light yellowish -brown
skin, is exceedingly mild and of a very deli-
cate flavor; it requires the full season to
form large Onions. The seed should be
sown in spring as soon as the soil can be
pulverized, but in the South sow in Sep-
tember or October, which will produce
large bulbs by Spring Per oz., 15 cts. ; X
lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50,
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BUIST’S GAEDEN GUIDE.
The Great Yellow Prize-Taker. —
This variety has become famous all over the
World, not only for its enormous size, but
for the beautifully formed and attractive
Onions it produces which frequently meas-
ure 12 to 15 inches in circumference and
from 3 to 5 lbs. in weight, they are of a
rich straw color and exceedingly mild and
delicate in flavor; a single Onion will make
a dish for a small family, they are crisp and
solid and a good keeping variety ; highly
recommended. Per oz., 20 cts.; X 50
cts.; lb., $1.75.
Giant Ked Kocca. — This variety has all
the fine qualities of the Yellow Rocca, of
the same beautiful form, but of a light red
color, is slightly stronger in flavor. Per
oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; lb., |1.40.
Extra Early White Pearl. — A very
early white variety, almost as transparent
as a pearl, of flat form, and of very mild
and pleasant flavor, and attains quite a
large size, and one of the very best varieties
for the South. Per oz., 25 cts.; X lb.,
75 cts.; lb., $2.25.
Early White Queen is a fine early silver-
skinned variety, of beautiful form and rapid
growth, and possessing fine keeping quali-
ties; seed sown in early Spring will pro-
duce onions from one to two inches in
diameter in early Summer, or if sown in
early Summer will be fit for use by Autumn.
Per oz., 25 cts.; X lb*, 75 cts.; lb., $2.25.
Silver White Etna.— A very early silver-
skin variety, of mild flavor, of flat shape,
and large size. Peroz., 25 cts.; X lb*, 75
cts; lb., $2.25.
Early White Barletta.— This variety is
two weeks earlier than the famous White
Queen ; it is regarded as the earliest variety
in cultivation. When crop is matured the
tops die down close to the bulb, leaving the
most perfect miniature onions imaginable,
ranging from one to one and a half inches
in diameter, of a pure paper-white color,
exceedingly mild and delicious in flavor ;
it is a grand variety for pickling purposes,
and if sown thickly in rows will produce
small round onions of the size of marbles.
Per oz., 25 cts. ; X lb., 75. cts.; lb., $2 25.
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Mammotli White Silver King Onion.
Mammotli White Silver King-.— This
is undoubtedly the largest, mildest and most
attractive of all the Italian varieties, and
unequalled for the table; if there is such a
thing as a delicate flavored onion, you have
it in this variety; these combined qualities
have made it the most popular with private
growers. It is an annual variety, quite
early, and attains perfection the first year
from seed, frequently measuring when full
grown from 5 to inches in diameter,
which is equal to from 15 to 22 inches in
circumference, and weighing from to 4
lbs. each; of a beautiful silvery- w-hite color;
independent of its fine qualities, it is really
a wonder in appearance, and also very at-
tractive for exhibition purposes. Peroz.,
20 cts.; X lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2.00.
ABOUT BERMUDA ONION SEED.
sow THVT GROWN IN THE
TENERIFFE ISLANDS.
Our new crops of Red and T\Tiite Bermudj?
Onion Seed arrives from the Teneriffe Islands
annually, about September 20th to 25th ;
orders filled before these dates must neces-
sarily be from the previous year’s crop, but
will grow almost equally as well as the new.
The Italian and California grown seed are far
inferior to the Teneriffe, but are substituted
by some houses because much lower in price,
but the new crop cannot be received any
earlier than that from the Teneriffe Islands.
g^^For prices see pages 86 and 87.
Our Special Prices for Seeds in Packets.
Most of the varieties are put up in both five
and ten-cent packets, and, as there are many
who purchase their Seeds in this way, we sell them at the following special low prices, mail them
FREE AND GUARANTEE THEIR SAFE DELIVERY. Selections Can be made by the purchaser.
FOR THE FIVE-CENT PACKAGES.
25 Packets for $ 1 00
50 “ 1 88
100 “ 3 50
200 “ 6 50
500 “ 15 00
FOR THE TEN-CENT PACKETS.
15 Packets for $ 1 00
60 “ 3 25
100 “ 6 38
200 “ 12 50
500 “ 30 00
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BtJlST’S GARDEN GtTlDE.
PARSLEY.
Sow in rows early in Spring, in good rich soil ; it makes a very good edging for beds or
walks. Seed two years old will vegetate more freely than new seed, which will frequently
require five or six weeks to germinate ; so the cultivator must not be disheartened if the
plants do not appear within a month. ^ Should the weather be dry, watering will hasten
their germination. The Garnishing varieties are decidedly the prettiest for ornamenting a
dish, but for seasoning they are all equally as good. The seed will also germinate more
freely by soaking it twenty -four hours in water, and mixed with sand before sowing.
Buist’sGarnisliingr or
Emerald Parsley. —
This variety is a gen-
eral favorite, and is
especially recommend-
ed for market garden-
ers, as it stands the
Winter well, is of
strong growth, beauti-
fully curled, of an at-
tractive emerald green
color. It is the most
salable of all varieties.
Per oz., 15 cts., 4 oz.,
30 cts. ; lb., |1.00.
Champion Moss
Curled. — A famous
English variety, and
very popular in this
Buist’s Garnishing Parsley. country. It is beauti-
fully curled, but the
color is much lighter than the Buist’s Garnishing. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lt>., 25 cts.; lb., 75c.
Double Curled, or Co vent Garden.—
A desirable market variety of very dark
green color and quite dwarf in habit, is
not, however, as curly as the Garnishing
varieties, but stands the Winter better; is
very popular with the English market
gardeners. Per oz., 10 cts. ; 4 oz., 20 cts. ;
lb., 75 cts.
Dwarf Extra Curled Perpetual. — A
beautiful crimped or curled variety of a
bright green color. A very attractive vari-
- ety for garnishing. Per oz., 10 cts.; }( lb.,
25 cts. ; lb. 75 cts.
Fern Leaved. — A very beautiful variety
resembling a fern, and is used very exten-
sively for garnishing purposes and as an
ornamental plant for the garden. Per oz.,
10 cts. ; 4 oz., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts.
Plain or Single.— This is the hardiest
variety; foliage very dark green, with plain
leaves, having a strong Parsley flavor, and
much preferred in French cooking. Per
oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
PARSNIP.
The Parsnip luxuriates in deep, rich soil, which should be subsoiled, and the manure
applied should be thoroughly decomposed ; ground prepared in this manner will always pro-
duce long, smooth roots, provided the seed is pure. Sow the seed in early Spring, thinly in
drills eighteen inches apart, and
cover them about half an inch with
light soil. When the young plants
are about two to three inches high,
thin them out to four inches apart.
They require good cultivation. The
roots are perfectly hardy, but im-
^ . prove by remaining in the ground
sugar, or Hollow Crown Parsnip. Winter season. Suffi.
cient quantities, however, should be stored in out-door pits, or in a cool cellar, to last unti^
Spring. They are also quite a desirable root for, stock feeding. The seed, like that of Car.
rot, will vegetate sooner by steeping it 6 to 12 hours in liquid manure, diluted with water,
and mixed with sand before sowing. In the Southern States it does well to sow in October’
Sugar, or Hollow Crown. — This is the variety most generally grown for either table
use or stock feeding; of it is uniform growth, has a very smooth, clean skin, and is easily
distinguished by the leaves arising from a cavity on the top or crown of the root. Per
oz., lb cts.; X lb. 25 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
Student, or Guernsey. — This variety is much in favor, it is delicate in flavor, of regular
form, has a very smooth skin, and not so coarse as the Hollow Crown. Per oz., 10 cts.;
^ lb., 23 cts ; lb., 60 cts.
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PEA5.
It is very essential to a well cultivated garden to have a full supply of this indispensable
vegetable throughout the season; to accomplish this, sow a succession every two weeks until
the middle of Summer, commencing with Buist’s Early Morning Star, of which make two
or three plantings; they are acknowledged by all growers to be the earliest and most delicate
flavored variety known; then continue with any of the early or wrinkled sorts. The last
two plantings in Summer should be the Buist’s Early Morning Star or Buist’s Premier Extra
Early, as other sorts are more or less liable to mildew in the later months.
The ground should be manured the previous year; if it is heavily manured for the crop
it causes them to grow more to vine and produce fewer pods. For the first planting (which
should be as early in the season as the ground can be worked), select a light, dry soil, and,
if possible, to be sheltered from the northwest. The drills should be from two to three feet
apart, and the seed planted two inches deep; when a few inches high, draw earth to them,
and repeat it again when more advanced. When the tendrils appear, provide them with
suitable stakes or branches, which should be of fan form, and placed in the ground in a
slanting direction; on the other side of the row, reverse the position of the stakes, which
affords the vmes more protection and security. If the weather be dry at the time of plant-
ing, soak the seeds twenty -four hours in water. Peas for a general crop should always be
planted much deeper than for the early one ; they will not only produce larger crops, but
will remain in bearing condition longer; the roots penetrating to a greater depth of soil,
will always make a stronger growth, and are not so liable to be injured by dry weather.
A Word to Market G-ardenei’S. — The Pea is one of your most important and
profitable crops; you, therefore, cannot bestow too much care in selecting your seed, as the
market is always overstocked with what are called Extra Earlies, and offered at tempting
low prices. These are generally grown in Canada, in a wild broadcast manner, full of run-
ners, and sold under this name to command a better price in the market. There is no vari-
ety that deteriorates more rapidly, both in earliness and dwarf ness of habit, than the Extra
Early, and it requires a grower to exercise the greatest care in annually selecting his stock
seed, and its proper culture, in order to keep it up to its correct standard, both for earliness
and freeness from all runners. BuiST’s Early Morning Star and Buist’s Premier
Extra Early have always maintained a very high reputation with gardeners for their ear-
liness, productiveness and fine qualities, and are to-day the best known and the most popu-
lar among all growers; they are the perfection of Peas, both for earliness and uniform dwarf
habit in their growth. One of their great features is, that the crop is almost ready for mar-
ket at once, and the whole crop can be harvested in one or two pickings. These are very
desirable features, and just what the gardener requires.
A Fall Crop Pays Better tlian a Spring Crop.— It is not generally known
that a Fall crop of Peas pays equally as well, and frequently better, than a Spring crop. Sow
Buist’s Morning Stars the last of July or early in August; they will be ready for market in
six weeks, and always command a good price at that season of the year, because green peas
are generally scarce in our markets in the Fall.
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EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES.
BUIST’S EARLY MORNING STAR PEA.
The Earliest Pea in the World. Ready for Picking: in 42 Days.
THEY ARE PUT UP IN GREEN SACKS, AND EACH SACK LEAD-SEALED.
They are much hardier, more productive, and withstand greater change of
weather than any other variety. They are the Largest Podded
Extra Early, and are entirely free from runners. So
uniformly do they ripen that the entire crop
can be taken off in two pickings.
WE SELL OVER 10,000 BUSHELS OF THEM ANNUALLY.
Where Kari^inkss, productiveness, large-sized pods and sweetness of flavor are desired,
this is the variety to grow. It may be truly called the Brooded Stock oe Extra Barries,
and stands at the head of the list for the above fine qualities. In a favorable season they
will be ready for market in forty-two days, and the entire crop can be taken off in one
or two pickings.
To the market gardener earliness is of the greatest importance, as even a few days fre-
quently makes a great difference in price, often a depreciation of from |i2.00 to ^4.00 per bar-
rel. The inexperienced find this out when too late; therefore, the Earriest is whaT is
Required— and the Barry Morning Star is that variety. Sow them; you will
make no mistake. We annually grow 500 acres of them. It was intro-
duced by us in ’87, and sold that year two thousand bushels; and each year the demand for
them has annually increased. They have been the first Peas shipped North from the great
pea-growing districts of Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and North Carolina since ’88, which
can be readily attested to by the growers in those sections, and in New Jersey and Long
Island, where thousands of acres of them are annually grown, they have attained the same
reputation for both earliness and productiveness. Their growth ranges from two to two and
a half feet, in accordance with the season; they are entirely free from runners and never re-
quire sticking; it is an easy variety to pick, as almost a handful can be grasped at a time.
JS@“Please observe that the true stock of the Morning Star can only be had through our
house_or from the Merchant who handles our Seeds, and they are put up as above described.
Those offered under this name in any other way are Spurious Stock.
Pint, |0 20
Quart, 30
4 quarts, .... 1 00
PRICES.
X bushel, . . . . |1 50
% bushel, .... 2 50
1 bushel, , , . . 4 7o
5 bushels at . . . f4 50
10 bushels at . . . 4 25
25 bushels at . . . 4 00
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BUIST^S PREMIER EXTRA EARLY PEA.
The Earliest, Most Productive and Most Profitable Variety for Market
(excepting' the Buist’s Celebrated Morning Star).
THEY ARE PUT UP IN WHITE SACKS, AND EACH SACK LEAD=SEALED.
Before the introduction of our famous Morning Star this was the earliest and most profit-
able variety known, and to-day requires no comment from us to recommend it, as it is grown
more largely by the market gardeners of this country than any other brand of Extra Earlies
except the Buist’s Morning Star. Its productiveness, eariiness, eveiiessof ripen-
ing and great delicacy of flavor are its great features. These combined requisites
make it very profitable to grow for either market or private use. It is a week earlier than
what is called “The First and Best;” or, Philadelphia Extra Earl)q and of a much finer-bred
variety. Producing pods of larger size and entirely free from runners, it ripens uniformly,
and the entire crop can be taken off in two pickings. It is sold only under our seal.
Pint, $ 0 15
Quart, 25
4 quarts, .... 75
PRICKS.
% bushel, . . . . $1 25
^ bushel, .... 2 25
1 bushel, .... 4 00
5 bushels at . . . |3 90
10 bushels at . . . 3 80
25 bushels at . . . 3 75
Allen’s Extra Early Sunol.— This is one
of the very finest grades of Extra Earlies,
brought up to its present high standard by
the process of podding, that is a selection
made of the earliest and largest pods of the
same type and then sown for seed ; this pro-
cess being repeated a few years, has produced
this famous variety. It is a vigorous grower,
standing severe changes of weather, vines
about 2j feet high, and generally loaded with
fine, large and well-filled pods ; another great
advantage it possesses is the uniformity of
ripening, which reduces the expense of
marketing the crop. Per pint, 15 cts. ; quart,
25 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, |1.25; bush.,
$4.00; 5bush., at $3.75; 10 bush., at $^50.
Philadelphia Extra Early.— This variety
originated in this city many years ago, and
were known in those days as the Hancocks,
Hatchks, or Phikadkkphia Extra Earky;
they have deteriorated very much in reputa-
Kxtra Karly Sunol Pea,
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tion, owing to Canada Pea-growers naming
almost any kind of early stock “The
Philadelphia,” regardless of earliness or
purity. Airways Pi^ant Buisx’s Morn-
ing Star, or BuisT’s Prkmikr Kxtra
Bari,y in preference, as they are earlier
and more reliable. Per pint, 15 cts.;
quart, 25 cts. ; 4 quarts, 65 cts.; peck, |1,00;
bush, |3.75; 5 bush., at |3.50; 10 bush.,
at |3.25 per bush.
Eureka Extra Early. — A celebrated va-
riety for its earliness, productiveness, dwarf
habit, uniformity of cropping and fine qual-
ity. Per pint, 15 cts., qt., 25 cts.; 4 qts.,
75 cts.; peck., |1. 25; bush., ^4.00; 2 bush,
at |3.75; 5 bush, at |3.50.
Dandy Extra Early, — This is also a very
desirable early variety, very productive
and of fine quality, but the pods are of
smaller size than the best class of Extra
Earlies. Per qt., 25 cts.; 4 qts., 75 cts.;
peck, $1.25; bush., ^4.00; 2 bush., at|3.75;
5 bush., at |3.50.
Nott’s Excelsior.
( WrinktRd .) — Next to
the famous Extra Early
Gradus this is regarded
as the finest wrinkled
variety ever introduced,
which cannot be recom-
mended too highly; it is
an improvement on the
American Wonder, but
is far more vigorous in
its growth, more pro-
ductive and producing
much larger pods; the
quality is unsurpassed.
Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30
cts.; peck, ^1.75; bush.,
at $6.00.
American Wonder
(W R I N K T K d). — An
early variety of sweet
and delicious flavor, growing from twelve
to eighteen inches and very productive.
It is later than Buist’s Premier Extra
Early, but is an excellent variety to plant
for a succession. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart,
30 cts., 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.50;
bush., $5.50.
Extra Early Gradus or Prosperity
(WrinktKd). — New varieties of Peas are
annually being introduced, but generally
fade from sight in a year or two ; but the
Gradus will be an exception, it has come
to stay and will always be popular and
famous for its fine qualities; it is the earliest
wrinkled variety known, it can be sown
with safety as soon as the Extra Earlies;
early sowings of Wrinkled Peas are liable
to be destroyed by cold weather; it is not
so with the Gradus, as it is very hardy, it
is a vigorous grower, to 3 feet in height,
very prolific and producing pods as large
as the famous Telephone, 4 to 4^ inches
long, and Elled with 8 to 10 large p^s,
which are of delicious flavor. Per pint,
25 cts.; qt,, 40 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck,
$2 75; bush., $10.50.
First and Best. — This is a strain of Extra
Earlies which when first introduced gained
quite a reputation, but within a few years
they have been superceded by other varie-
ties which have proved not only much
earlier but far more productive; average
height of growth three feet, and owing to
their strong growth, will continue in a
bearing state longer than the finer strain
of Extra Earlies. Per pint. , 15 cts. ; quart. ,
25 cts.; 4 quarts, 65 cts, ; peck, $1.00; bush.,
$3.75; 5 bush., at $3.50; 10 bush., at $3.25.
First of All, — A very celebrated variety of
the Extra Early class, and largely grown
in the vicinity of New York City; is ex-
ceedingly early, of uniform growth of 2>^
feet, very productive, with a sweet and
delicate flavor, highly recommended. Per
pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 25 cts. ; four quarts, 65
cts.; peck, $1 00; bush., $3.75; 5 bush., at
$3.50; 10 bush., at $3.25.
Improved Early Daniel O’Kourke, —
A favorite English variety, which was in-
troduced many years since as an Extra
Early, to be fully as early as any variety
we have in this country; but instead of
which it proved only an early variety with
smaller pods than usual. The cheap Ex-
tra Early Peas offered by many dealers
throughout the country are nothing else
but the Daniel O’Rourke. Per pint, 15
cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush.,
$3.50.; 5 bush., at $3.25; 10 bush., at $3.00.
McLean’s Little Gem (Wrinkted). —
A variety having the dwarf habit of Tom
Thumb and the delicate flavor of the
Champion of England, two very important
features; is very productive for its size, and
especially recommended to private grow-
ers. It has become a very great favorite
for its fin© quality, productiveness, and
dwarfness of habit. Per pint, 15 cts. ; qt , 25
cts.; 4 qts., 75 cts., peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
Nott’s Excelsior Pea.
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Alaska. — This is the earliest blue variety in
cultivation, the dark green color of its pods,
makes it a desirable shipping variety, as it
will carry long distances without losing
color, this quality combined with its ex-
treme earliness recommends it very highly
to the market gardener; height two and a
half feet ; is also the most popular variety
for canning, being almost exclusively used
for that purpose by the largest canning es-
tablishments in the country. Pint, 15 cts. ;
quart, 25 cts.; peck, |1.25; bush., ^4.00;
5 bush., at |3.75; 10 bush., at ^3.50
Premium Gem (Wrinki^kd). — The most
valuable early dwarf wrinkled Pea in cul-
tivation; an improvement on theMcTean’s
Tittle Gem, being more robust and produc-
ing longer pods. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts. ;
4 qts., 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., |4.50.
I51ue Beauty. — This is a blue, round pea,
which is nearly as early as the famous
American Wonder, but far more produc-
tive and a sure cropper; the uniform
height of its growth is two feet, so regular ^
is its appearance when growing in rows
that it resembles a miniature hedge; its
pods are of medium size and well filled,
and for quality and flavor cannot be sur-
passed. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart. 30 cts.;
4 quarts, 80 cts.; peck, |1.50; bush., ^5.00.
Early Washington, Early Frame,
Early May. — Are second early varieties,
quite productive, tall in growth, and of
good flavor. Per pint, 15 cts. ; quart 20 cts. ;
4 quarts, 60 cts.; peck, ^1.00; bush., p.50.
Early Torn Thumb is an old-fashioned
favorite, on account of its very dwarf habit,
and is really more productive than many
varieties that grow twice its height. It pro-
duces a fine-sized pod and the peas are
sweet and tender. Pint, 20 cts. ; qt. , 30 cts. ;
4 qts., $1.00; peck, |1.50; bush., $5.50.
Eaxton^S Alpha (Wrinkred). — Bach
year adds still more attractive features to
this desirable early wrinkled variety; it
produces fine, large-sized pods, very pro-
ductive, and of exquisite flavor, resembling
the old Champion of England. Per pint,
20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.;
peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
SECOND EARLY OR MEDIUM.
Horsford^s Market Garden (Wrinkrkd).— A fine
wrinkled variety, coming in between Tittle Gem and
Advancer. The vines are two feet high; very regular
in growth, a prolific bearer. The pods, although of
medium size, are numerous, and are literally packed
with peas of a delicious sweet flavor. Per pint, 15 cts. ;
quart, 25 cts. ; 4 quarts, 75 cts. ; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
The Heroine (Wrinkeed). — It is a medium early
green wrinkled variety, a strong and vigorous grower,
ranging in height from two to two and a half feet, pro-
ducing a profusion of long, handsome pods; each con-
taining from eight to ten large peas of the very finest and
most delicate quality; is very productive, and ready for
picking seventy- two days from planting. Pint, 20 cts. ;
qt, 25 cts.; 4 qts., 85 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
McLean’S Advancer (Wrinketd).— A very fine
green wrinkled variety, two weeks earlier than the
Champion of England and exceedingly luscious in
flavor. It cannot be too highly recommended and is
one of the most popular varieties. Per pint, 15 cts. ;
qt., 25 cts.; 4 qts., 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
Bliss’s Abundance (WrinkeKd). — A second early
wrinkled variety, producing well-filled pods of from
3 to 3)4 inches long, of excellent quality. This variety
is remarkable for branching directly from the roots,
forming a veritable bush, making it necessary to sow
the seeds much thinner than usual. Per pint, 15 cts.;
qt., 25 cts.; 4 qts., 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
Fillbasket. — A very desirable second early variety,
hardy, productive, upright, and branching in habit;
large pods, peas of medium size, of good flavor, but is
grown more for quantity than quality. Per pint, 15 cts. ;
qt., 30 cts.; 4 qts., 85 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.
Shropsbire Hero (WrinkeKd).— This is another
famous blue-wrinkled English variety which has been
lately introduced, and which was awarded a first-class Shropshire Hero Pea.
certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society of England for its fine qualities. It grows a
little taller than the Heroine and equally as robust in habit, producing an abundance of large
well-filled pods, containing from eight to ten (and frequently twelve) peas of exquisite flavor;
growth, 2j4 feet. Per pint, 20 cts. ; qt.. 30 cts. ; 4 qts., 85 cts. ; peck, $1 50; bush., $5.00.
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LATE OR MAIN CROP.
lyong Island Mammoth Pea.
Long* Island Mammoth, or Tele-
graph.— A general favorite with the mar-
ket gardeners of Long Island, where it is
grown very extensively for a main crop for
the New York market, and known in that
section under this name, the correct name
for which, however, is the Telegraph, as it
is an English variety which was introduced
a number of years since, from which the
famous Telephone originated. It produces
very large, well-filled pods, which are of a
deep green color and of choice quality;
height of growth, 4 feet. Per pint, 15 cts. ;
qt., 30 cts. ; peck, fb50; bush., $5.00.
Champion of England (Wrinki^kd).—
A green-wrinkled variety, famous for its
delicious flavor, but is a shy bearer; con-
sider it one of the finest varieties for fam-
ily use, and will follow any of the second
early varieties in ripening; the germ of this
pea is very delicate, and should the weather
be wet or damp for several days after plant-
ing it will invariably rot in the ground, and
another planting should at once be made.
Per pint, 15 cts. ; qt., 25 cts. ; 4 qts,, 75 cts. ;
peck, $1.25; bush., |4.00.
Yorkshire Hero (Wrinkrld).— An old
English variety of luscious quality and
very productive. The peas when ripe are
creamy-white in color and wrinkled. Can-
not recommend it too highly. Per pint, 15
cts.; qt., 25 cts.; 4 qts., 75 cts. ; peck, |1.25;
bush., 14.50.
Pi ide of the Market. — A famous vari-
ety, producing pods as long as the Strata-
gem, and very productive; grows from
eighteen inches to two feet high and is of
fine flavor; is one of the best and most
popular varieties for either market or pri-
vate growing. Per pint, 20 cts.; qt,, 30
cts.; 4 qts., $1 00; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.
Bliss’s Everbearing. — A wrinkled va-
riety, growing about two feet, but of a
very distinct habit, producing several
vines from the same stem, which continue
producing a succession of crops; the peas
are of a large size and of fine flavor. Per
pint, 15 cts. ; qt., 25 cts.; 4 qts., 75 cts.;
peck, $1.25; bush., $4.75.
Telephone (Wrinkrkd). — A marvelous
variety, produciug pods of prodigious size
and well filled with mammoth peas of ex-
quisite flavor. Growth, five feet ; an extra-
ordinary cropper. Per pint, 15 cts. ;qt., 25
cts.; 4 qts., 80c. ; peck, $1.25; bush. $4.50.
Improved Stratagem (Wrinkred). —
This famous variety cannot be recom-
mended too highly, and has become one
of our most celebrated and popular varie-
ties; it follows the Premium Gems, and it
may be classed with the third early varie-
ties, or those intended for a main crop. It
is dwarf, growing but two and a half feet
high, of strong, robust habit, requiring
but slight support, enormously productive,
peas sweet and of delicious flavor. Do not
neglect planting it, as no garden would be
complete without it. Per pint, 20 cts. ; qt. ,
30 cts.; 4 qts., $1.00; peck, ^1.50; bush., $5.
Laxton’s Evolution (Wrinkeed).— A
famous variety introduced by Laxton of
England, who has made the improvement
of Peas a specialty for many years; it is a
wrinkled variety and one of the very best
for main crop, growing from 3 to 3)4 feet;
its pods are very large and closely packed
with good sized peas, which are of delicious
quality and of a melting flavor; is very pro-
ductive and continues bearing for quite a
period. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck,
$l.f0; bush., $5.00.
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Dwarf Blue Imperial. — A standard va-
riety for either private use or for market
gardeners; the pods are well filled, and
when young exceedingly tender and of
fine flavor. The dry peas when soaked
turn a beautiful fresh, green color, and are
sold in great quantities in our markets dur-
ing the Winter season. Per pint, 15 cts. ;
qt., 20 cts.; 4 qts., 75 cts.; peck, Jl.OO ;
bush., $3.60.
liJug'enie, or Alliance (Wrinki^kd). —
A white-wrinkled variety equal to the
Champion of England in delicacy of flavor,
two weeks earlier, and more productive.
This is, without any exception, equal to
the finest-flavored variety in cultivation;
but many remark that they do not wish for
a better variety than the Champion. Per
pint, 20 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; 4 qts., $1.00;
peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
Duke of Albany (Wrinkrkd).— This English
variety is very similar to the famous Telephone, but
is regarded as a very great improvement over that
variety, and is to-day one of the most popular and
salable varieties of the Covent Garden market, the
great vegetable rnarket of London; it is a strong
grower, ranging about four feet in height, very pro-
ductive, pods large and peas sweet and luscious.
Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25;
peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
Forty Fold (Wrinkrld). — This is an improved
variety of the Champion of England, and highly
recommended. Per pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 25 cts. ; 4
quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00.
French Canner. — This is the “Petit Pois or the
Small French Pea ’ ’ of France, which is so ex-
tensively used for canning purposes; it is very pro-
ductive, with long, slim pods containing from 7 to
10 peas; growth from 3 to 3}i feet. Per pint, 15 cts.;
qt., 20 cts.; 4 quarts, 60 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush.,
$3.50; 5 bush., at $3.00.
Dwarf White Sug'ar Marrow. — Ripens with the
White Marrowfat, and similar to it in flavor, but
dwarf in habit, and requiring no sticks. Per pint,
15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 60 cts.; peck, $1.00;
bush., $2.75.
Earg'e White Marrowfat. — Similar to the Black-
eyed in all its features except growth; it is a stronger
grower, and not quite as productive. Pint, 12 cts. ;
qt., 20 cts. ; 4 qts., 50 cts. ; peck, 75 cts. ; bush., $2.50;
5 bush., at $2.40; 10 bush., at $2.25.
Royal Dwarf White Marrowfat.— This is re-
garded as the best stock of Large White Marrowfats,
being dwarf in habit, far more productive, and
producing pods of much larger size. Per pint,
15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 60 cts.; peck., $1.00;
bush., fe.OO.
Black-Eyed Marrowfat. — This variety is very
popular in all parts of our country for its productive-
ness, but is very objectionable to many on account of
having a strong flavor, which is peculiar to the Mar-
row Pea; it is a strong grower and very productive.
Where quantity without quality is wanted, plant
Marrowfats. Per pint, 12 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; 4 quarts,
50 cts. ; peck., 75 cts. ; bush., $2.5Q; 5 bush., at $2.40 ;
10 bush.%t $2.25
Dwarf and Tall Sug’ar (Embrk Pod). — These
varieties can be used either shelled or whole, the
pods while young being sweet and tender; the string
on the back of the pod should be drawn off before
boiling. Per pint 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.; 4 quarts,
$1.25; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00.
Duke of Albany Pea.
Mammoth Podded Sugar (Edibdk
Pods). — Grows from five to six feet high;
very productive, producing large broad
pods, which are of the finest flavor and
exceedingly tender; prepare them for the
table the same as Wax Beans. Per pint,
20 cts.; qt , 35 cts.; 4 qts., $1.25; peck,
$2.00; bush., $7.00.
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Melting- Sugar (Kdibi^k Pods). — Grows
to the height of five feet; bears a profusion
of large broad pods, which are so brittle
that they snap without any string. It
should be used in much the same way as a
Wax Bean. The pods when cooked are
very sweet and tender. Per pint, 20 cts.; qt.,
35 cts.; 4qts., $1-25; peck, $2.00; bush., $7,
If you wish to have GREEN PEAS before your neighbor, sow BUIST’S EAREY MORN-
ING STAR. It’s a hustler.
No money is ever saved in sowing a cheap grade of Extra Early Peas. They are always full of run-
ners, and late in ripening. Sow Buist’s Morning Star, as they are the earliest and greatest producers.
The earliest crop always secures the highest market price, and that is what we are all after.
PEPPER.
Sow early in Spring in a hot-bed in shallow drills six inches apart. In order to make
strong, healthy plants they should be transplanted, when a few inches high, into another
bed like the Tomato, or sow in a box placed near a window, in a warm room, and trans-
plant early in Summer; or sow in a warm spot of the garden about the middle of Spring and
transplant them, when two inches high, in rows eighteen inches apart and a foot from plant
to plant. The Pepper delights in a rich soil, and should be well cultivated.
Earge Bell or Bull-Nose Pepper.
Large Bell, or Bull-Nose, produces a
very large-sized Pepper, which is highly
esteemed for pickling, the skin being
thicker than any of the other varie-
ties. Per oz., 25 cts, ; X 5
$2.00.
Large Sweet, or Sweet Mountain,
is similar to the Bell, but milder. Per oz.,
25 cts.; X lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Kilby King. — An exceedingly large and
handsome Pepper of mild flavor; the Pep-
pers are of a bright ruby red, from four and
a half to six inches long by nine to twelve
inches in circumference. It can be sliced
for salad or eaten with salt and vinegar,
like tomatoes and cucumbers. Per oz. , 25
cts.; X cts,; lb., $2,50.
Golden Bell, or Golden Dawn.— A
very beautiful variety, resembling the Bell
in shape and habit, but of a beautiful
golden color and of mild flavor. Per oz.,
25 cts.; X cts.; lb., $2.50.
Spanish Monstrous.— A popular French
variety, growing six inches long by two
inches thick and of sweet flavor. Per oz. ,
25 cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Tomato, or Squash. — This is of flattened
shape, exceedingly hot, and generally pre-
ferred for making pepper-hash, although
very desirable when filled with cabbage
and pickled. Per oz., 25 cts.; X lb-, 75
cts ; lb., |2.50.
Ruby King Pepper.
Long Red Cayenne. — A long red variety;
very hot, and is generally used for season-
ing soups, etc. Per oz., 25 cts. ; X lb-, 75
cts.; lb., $2.50.
Red Cherry, — A small, round variety, of
dwarf habit and a rich scarlet color, used
for seasoning and pickling. Per oz., 25
cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Procopp’s Giant.— Produces mammoth
Peppers from eight to nine inches long of
a brilliant scarlet color, thick in flesh and
hot in flavor. Per oz., 30 cts.; X lb-,
$1.00; lb., $3,50.
Elephant’s Trunk.— This variety is very
popular with the French, who use it very
largely in salads, as it is very mild and of
pleasant flavor. The Peppers are very
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large, brilliant scarlet, measuring from
eight to twelve inches in length by two
and a half inches wide. Per oz., 30 cts. ;
X lb., 11.00; lb., |3.00.
Small Red Chili.— Red conical pods
about two inches long, very hot, and gen-
erally used for seasoning and pepper sauce.
Per oz , 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts. ; lb., |2.50.
Celestial. — The fruit of this variety is of
cone shape, of a creamy-white color, which
changes to a vivid scarlet. Per oz. , 25 cts. ;
X lb , 75 cts ; lb., $2.50.
POTATOES.
Thk Buist Brand of Seed Potatoes are grown by us in Maine, Vermont, Nova
Scotia and Prince Edward’s Iseand. They are the finest that can be produced, and
are in great demand.
In purchasing, see that each barrel is stenciled BuiST’s SeeECTED.
The Potato requires a rich, sandy loam, with very liberal and clean culture; thoroughly
decomposed manure is the best, and when that is not abundant add bone-dust or guano.
The crop will pay the cost and leave the soil in splendid order. Old sod land, well turned
under in the Fall and lightly ploughed and harrowed in the Spring, wall produce a sound
crop, and often an astonishingly large one. Clover sod for this purpose is excellent, and
furnishes to the soil a large amount of vegetable substance ; when turned under in August or
September it will rot by the following Spring, and only a top dressing of some well-estab-
lished fertilizer will be required to carry through the crop. Wet land produces a coarse, un-
palatable potato, and one of little value even as food for cattle. Barnyard manure is of little
benefit to such land, and is money wasted. Ground should never be ploughed while wet or
heavy; it injures the soil, and does more harm than the manure can offset ; the ground
should be prepared as carefully and thoroughly for potatoes as for any other crop; attention
in this particular well repays the farmer. This crop requires but little manure if the ground
is rich, and that should be old and well rotted. By many, spreading the manure before
ploughing in the Spring is thought to be the best mode. At the time of planting, bone-dust,
ashes, plaster, marl, and like fertilizers, can be used to great advantage as they are of a dry
and absorbent nature. On wet soil they are very beneficial, as they prevent disease as well as
promote the growth of the tubers. On warm, dry, light soil muck compost may advantage-
ously be used ; decayed leaves are excellent. In season of disease among potatoes, in fields
where ashes have been used they have suffered but little from the rot.
If you wish large, well-formed roots, do not plant small ones; always select the best, cut
them into four or six pieces, according to size, preserving as many eyes to each as possible ;
you will then have strong healthy vines and roots. If small tubers are planted wFole, the
result in general is a quantity of small vines, followed with an over-proportion of small po-
tatoes. Many cultivators in this vicinity select good-formed tubers and plant them wRole.
This may be an advantage should the season prove to be very dry, but w^e look upon it as a
great waste of seed, as the product from such a crop is no better than those growm from well-
formed tubers cut into sets. Of late years no vegetable has been improved as much as the
Potato. Since the introduction, years ago, of the valuable Early Rose, new varieties have
flooded the market every year, all claiming either greater earliness, productiveness, or finer
flavor. If they keep on in the future as they have in the past, names for them wall almost
be exhausted. We have now over five hundred varieties by name, but in a few seasons these
become almost unknown, and their places taken by other varieties, for w’hich greater merit
is claimed. With all the improvements in names, we have no better early varieties to-day
than the Early Rose, Ohio, and Early Triumph. Change your seed is one of the secrets
in producing — good roots and rich soil is the other. Always obtain your seed from a cooler
climate and from a different character of soil. OuR ENTIRE STOCK OE POTATOES IS Grown
IN Maine, Vermont, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward’s Iseand.
How shall I keep my Potatoes? It is a matter of no small importance to the
farmer to be able to keep his crop of Potatoes in good condition through our long Winters,
and to offer them for sale, free from blemish or mildew, in the Spring. A well-kept Potato
generally brings three or four times its value in market in early Spring than the same stock
will if sold in the Fall, paying an extra profit over and above the cost of storing, handling
and care required. Of the three methods of storing in general use, each has its champion.
They are: Storing in barrels, bins, heaps or pits. The advantage of placing in barrels is,
they can be easily handled, do not suffer from abrasion, can be readily looked over, and if
disease presents itself it can be checked or removed. Where thousands of bushels are raised
on one farm, this method cannot be followed on account of the time and expense involved.
Bins are largely used by our large farmers, especially those near large cities, as the roots
can at any time be reached and made ready for market. A dry, cool, well-ventilated cellar,
with the light excluded, is the best place for storing them. It has been found very advan-
tageous in preventing decay to sprinkle lime in the barrels or bins, at the rate, say, of one
pound to each barrel. It acts as an absorbent, and neutralizes the earthly odors, thus directly
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acting as a preventative of decay to the tubers. The importance of excluding light from Pota-
toes and keeping them as cool as possible cannot be overestimated as a means of preserving
the crop.
Houlton E)arly Rose Potato.
Early Rose.— Kvery cultivator
of the Potato, both far and
near, is familiar with the Early
Rose, It was the pioneer of
almost all the improved varie-
ties of the present day; its
highly extolled character when
first introduced has not depre-
ciated in the least ; in fact, cul-
tivators cannot speak too highly
of it ; it pleases the market gar-
dener as well as the private
grower; and in reputation to-
day it equals that of any other
variety. To keep it in perfec-
tion it is always necessary to
obtain your seed from potatoes
grown in an Eastern climate, and those
from Maine are always the best; to keep
planting from your own seed greatly dete-
riorates the quality, decreases its product-
iveness, and reduces their size. We can
supply the Early Rose grown in Vermont,
Maine, or Prince Edward’s Island as de-
sired. Per peck, 50 cts. ; bush., |1.25;
bbl., |3.25.
Houlton Early Rose . — The Houlton
stock of Early Rose, when strictly pure, is
regarded as the earliest and most desira-
ble stock for planting. They are from
Houlton, Maine, and are always of a bright
color, thin skin and of perfect form. Per
peck, 50 cts.; bush., |1.25; bbl., |3.25.
Presque Island Early Rose.— We
grow our finest stock of Early Rose at
Presque Island, which is one of the famous
islands of Maine for raising Potatoes; the
deep rich soil and favorable climate is
especiall}’’ adapted to their growth; the
Potatoes are always handsome in their ap-
pearance, having almost a transparent,
thin, pink skin. Stock of this kind will
always produce crops of fine quality in any
State if the season is at all favorable. Per
peck, 60 cts.; bush., ^1.50 ; bbl., ^3.50.
Early Sunrise. — A variety possessing ex-
treme earliness and great productiveness.
EJarly Sunrise Potato.
producing Potatoes fit for the table in fifty-
two days from time of planting. The tu-
bers are oblong, large, solid, uniform, and
handsome; flesh white, fine grained, and
dry, cooking well even when first dug;
very productive and of fine keeping quali-
ties; foliage dark green, of strong growth.
Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.25.
Karly Norther Potato.
Early Norther. — A very handsome seed-
ling from the Early Rose, which it closely
resembles in form and color and claimed to
be a week earlier; it originated in Aroostook
County, Maine. It has a strong, vigorous
growth, eyes few and shallow, cooking dry
and mealy whether baked or boiled. Per
peck, 60 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., |3.50.
Extra Early Vermont. — This variety is
similar in color, form and general appear-
ance to the Early Rose; it is, however,
considered by many rather more hardy, a
better keeper, more productive and earlier;
it always proves a great favorite with all
who cultivate it Per peck, 50 cts.; bush.,
$1.25; bbl., $3.25.
Karly Ohio Potato.
Early Ohio. — A seedling of the Rose, re-
sembling it in color, of round-oblong shape;
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it is of fine quality, about a week earlier
than the Rose, is a good yielder, and one of
the very finest varieties for the table. Per
peck, 60 cts. ; bush., |1 50; bbl., |3.75.
Pride of the South Potato.
Pride of the South or Early White
Triumph or Bermuda. — This is one
of the earliest and finest varieties, and has
attained a great reputation in the Southern
States as being one of their best, most pro-
ductive and earliest shipping varieties; it is
of round and uniform shape, white skin,
with a pink cast around the eyes, which
are few and on the surface. It is a vigorous
grower and of the very finest quality; in
other words, it is the famous Karly Red
Triumph, but instead of being pink skin it
is pure white. Per peck, 65 cts.; bush.,
$1.75; bbl., M.OO.
Bliss Karly Red Triumph Potato.
Bliss Early Ked Triumph, or Im-
proved Bermuda. — This beautiful va-
riety combines the productiveness of the
Carmen with the good qualities of the Karly
Rose ; it is an extra early variety, the tubers
are of medium size, round and uniform in
shape, eyes slightly depressed, color a
beautiful light red. Its great beauty, pro-
ductiveness and fine quality make it one of
the best extra early market varieties,
especially for the South, where it is a very
great favorite. Per peck, 65 cts.; bush.,
|l.50; bbl., |3.75.
Clark’s No. 1.— A very highly esteemed
variety, resembling the Karly Rose and of
very fine quality; regarded by some as being
more productive. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush.,
$1.25; bbl., ^3.50.
Early Snowflake. —It is one of the earliest
varieties, ripening about the same time as
the Karly Rose. The tubers are of medium
and uniform size; shape elongated oval,
exceedingly symmetrical and remarkably
' uniform; skin white, with a russety tinge.
Its flesh is of exceedingly fine grain, snow-
white when boiled. Per peck, 50 cts. ; bush. ,
$1.25; bbl., $3.25.
Crown Jewel. — A celebrated early va-
riety, and is a seedling of the Karly Ohio,
of fine quality and very desirable for early
planting. Skin white and smooth, eyes
shallow, flesh pure white and floury, quite
productive. Per peck, 50 cts. ; bush., $1.25;
bbl., 13.50.
Pearly Beauty of Hebron Potato.
Early Beauty of Hebron.— One of the
best of the early varieties. In some sec-
tions it proves earlier than the Karly Rose,
vine vigorous, growing very rapidly; very
productive. Tubers similar in shape to the
Karly Rose, but shorter. Skin tinged with
pink at first, but becomes pure white dur-
ing the Winter. Is of the finest quality.
Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., |1.25; bbl., |3.25.
Early Puritan. — This variety is of hand-
some oblong shape ; the skin and flesh are
of pure white. It cooks dry and floury,
and is of excellent quality. It is very pro-
ductive; the vines are of vigorous, upright
growth, and the potatoes mature as early as
the Karly Rose. Per peck, 50 cts. ; bush.,
$1.25; bbl., $3.25.
Freeman.— Oblong, slightly flattened, rus-
set netted skin, eyes very shallow, table
quality unsurpassed and under favorable
conditions the best yielding early Potato;
especially suitable for moist or very rich
land. Per peck, 50 cts ; bush., $1.25; bbl.,
$3.50.
Mammoth Pearl.— It is handsome in ap-
pearance, free from rot and never hollow;
skin and flesh very white; eyes few and
even with the surface, oblong to round in
shape ; large, ripens in August; very pro-
ductive, and of fine quality, cooks dry and
mealy. Per peek, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25,
bbl., $3.25.
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State of Maine.— A large oval and slightly
flattened pure white variety, medium early,
very productive, good flavor, cooks dry, and
a good keeper. One of the very best varie-
ties for Fall and Winter use. Per pk., 50
cts. ; bush., |1.25; bbl., $3.25.
Irish Cobbler Potato.
Irish Cohbler.— A very early variety,
claimed to be earlier than the Early Ohio,
and fully its equal in quality ; size medium
round, eyes deep, flesh white and of good
quality. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50.;
bbl., |3.50.
White Star Potato.
White Star . — A very handsome and pro-
ductive variety of medium earliness; tubers
oblong, large and uniform in size; vines
strong, of a dark green color, stocky and
vigorous; skin and flesh white and of fine
quality; an excellent table variety, and
keeps well. Per peck, 50 cts. ; bush., $1.25;
bbl., $3.25.
White Elephant.— A fine late variety of
excellent quality, fine flavor, wonderfully
productive, of great beauty and a fine
keeper. Tubers large and solid, growing
closely together in the hills. Per peck, 50
cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.25.
Peerless. — In the South this is the most
popular late variety; its great beauty, supe-
rior quality and enormous productiveness
have made it a great favorite; its form is
oblong, skin dull white, slightly russeted,
eyes shallow, flesh white and grows to a
large size, frequently attaining Ij^ to 2
pounds each, and producing from 300 to
400 bushels to the acre. Per peck, 50 cts. ;
bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.25.
Rural New Yorker, No, 2.— A valuable
variety of large size, very smooth; and a
great cropper; in quality unexcelled. Per
peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.50.
Burbank’s Seedling Potato.
Burbank^ s Seedling*.— A white skinned
medium early variety, of fine form and
good size, has few eyes which are but little
below the surface. Either boiled or baked
it is dry and floury, while the flesh is of
fine grain and excellent flavor. Per peck,
50 cts.; bush,, $1.25; bbl., $3.25.
Carman No. 1. — It is intermediate in
ripening, and resembles the Rural New
Yorker No. 2 in shape, and also in having
very few and shallow eyes. The flesh is
white and quality perfect. An enormous
producer of very large and handsome
tubers. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., ^1.25;
bbl., 13.50.
Carmen No. 3.— This famous variety orig-
inated on the trial grounds of the ‘ ‘ Rural
New Yorker”; it is one of our finest late
varieties, of large size, oblong, and slightly
flattened, white skin, enormously produc-
tive and a very fine Winter variety. Per
peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.50.
Earg-e Sweet, or New Jersey Sweet.
— This is the famous Sweet Potato of Phila-
delphia, and is not surpassed by any other
variety; sprout them in a hot-bed late in
Spring, and when the weather becomes
warm and pleasant, slip off the sprouts
and plant them in hills two feet apart. Per
peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.00; bbl., $4.00.
PUMPKIN.
Pumpkins should never be grown in the kitchen garden, as they will invariably mix
with Squashes, Cucumbers, Melons; or, in fact, the fruit of all vine seeds will be very much
deteriorated and damaged by hybridization. Plant them in the field among corn, or com-
post heap ; they will grow in any situation
Mammoth Golden Casliaw.— This is
the best of all varieties for pies and cus-
tards and also for feeding purposes. It
grows to a large size, with crook neck; of
a beautiful yellow color when matured ;
flesh is thicker, more solid, sweeter and
finer grained than any other variety. Per
pz , 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts.
in any kind of soil.
Green Striped Cashaw.— A very pro-
ductive but coarse-growing variety of large
size, crook neck and mottled with green
and white stripes; flesh soft and spongy;
not desirable for table use, but is oije
of the very best varieties to grow for feed-
ing hogs and cattle. Per oz., 10 cts.; ^
lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 65 cts,
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Cheese Pumpkin. Yellow Cashaw Pumpkin.
Larg-e Cheese is of a flattened shape,
color bright orange, and can be used either
for stewing or feeding to stock. Per oz.,
10 cts; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Mammoth King. —This variety is
famous for the size of the Pumpkins it
produces, which frequently weigh 150 lbs ;
is of a grayish yellow color; it is only cul-
tivated for curiosity or exhibition pur-
poses, as its flevSh is coarse and stringy and
only fit for stock feeding. Per packet, 10
cts. ; oz. ; 20 cts. ; X lb-, 40 cts. ; lb., |1.25.
Connecticut Field is the common
round variety cultivated by our farmers
in their corn-fields for stock feeding.
Per oz,, 10 cts. ; %Vo.^ 20 cts. ; lb., 40 cts.
Tennessee Sweet Potato.— Of medi-
um size, pear-shaped; color creamy-
white, lightly striped with green; flesh
thick, fine grained, dry, brittle, and of
excellent flavor; hardy, very productive,
and keeps sound until late in the Spring.
Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.
J onathan.— A very large and desirable
variety, resembling a Mammoth Crook-
Neck Cashaw but more uniform in its
Nantucket or Sugar Pumpkin.
Yellow Cashaw Crook-Neck grows to
a medium size; color, light yellow, and is
the best variety for table use. Per oz., 10
cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts.
Mammoth King Pumpkin.
formation; skin creamy white and of a
very attractive appearance. It is very
prolific; flesh fine, clear and sweet, mak-
ing it valuable for pies and other table
uses; its hard shell makes it an excellent
keeper. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.;
lb,, 60 cts.
Nantucket, or Sugar.— It is oblong or
bell shaped and ribbed, the outer color of
the skin dark green, almost black; the
flesh is orange; it is a splendid pie pump-
kin. It keeps well through the Winter.
Per oz., 10 cts, ; X lb-, 25 cts ; lb., 75 cts.
Mammoth Field, or Big Tom.— This
is one of the largest, most uniform grow-
ing and productive varieties known ; it has
been produced by an annual selection be-
ing made for a number of years from the
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Quaker Pie Pumkpin.
only desirable for its prodigious size.
old Golden Marrow by one of the largest
canning establishments in Ohio, and who
annually grow hundreds of acres especially
for canning; they say that they can find no
variety equal to it for this purpose. Per
oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Quaker Pie. — A very distinct and desira-
ble variety for custards or pies. For many
years it has been in possession of a family
of Quakers in Washington County, N. Y.,
where it became very celebrated for its
very fine quality for that purpose. It is of
a peculiar shape, and unlike any other va-
riety, being oval and tapering towards
each end, and of a creamy color both in-
side and out; flesh of fine grain, rich fla-
vored and a good keeper; is entirely free
from that coarse and stringy character so
common to many varieties. Per oz., 10
cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Mammoth Ked Etamps.— A bright red
variety from France, frequently attaining
150 pounds in weight, of coarse quality;
Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
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RADISH.
The Radish is one of our most popular vegetables, but it contains little or no nourish-
ment, and should never be eaten unless young and crisp, as when they become old and pithy
they are exceedingly unwholesome; as their tenderness depends entirely on the rapidity of
their growth, the soil should therefore be light, rich, and finely pulverized; avoid a very
great error which is frequently made in sowing too thick, as when such is the case they will
form no bulb, they must therefore either be sown thinly or thinned out. To have a constant
supply, a sowing should be made every ten days from early in Spring until the beginning of
Summer; the soil should be very rich and finely pulverized. The early varieties can be sown
broadcast, very early in the season, among crops of Peas, Beets, Onions, etc., if, however.
not sown until late, they will invariably shoot
not stand hot weather.
liOng- Brig'htest Scarlet, or Cardinal.
— This beautiful and valuable variety was
introduced from France, and is the earliest
variety of the Long Scarlet class ; color of
brightest scarlet, of long, thin shape, beau-
tifully tipped with white ; it is an extra early
variety and ready for the table in a month
after sowing. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25
cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
The Cincinnati Market,— This is an-
other selection of the Long Scarlet, with
exceedingly small tops, and grows from 6
r to 7 inches long; of a beautiful bright scar-
let color with a very delicate skin ; one of
the best and most attractive market varie-
ties. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb.,
75 cts.
Buist^s Early Eong- White. — This is a
selection made from the Karly White Vi-
enna; in form it is more perfect, of a
whiter shade of color and a week earlier.
Highly recommended for market. Peroz..
15 cts.; X lb , 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00.
Wood’s Early Frame.— In shape and
color similar to Long Scarlet, though not <
to seed before forming any bulb, as they will
quite so long; it is, however, fully ten days
earlier; has very small tops. A very desir-
able forcing variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; X
lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts.
lyightiiing Scarlet Forcing Radish.
The Lig'htaiiig- Scarlet Forcing. — This
is the earliest forcing variety in the world,
ready for the table within three weeks from
sowing; of turnip shape, of a bright scar-
let color; flesh tender and exceedingly del-
icate in flavor. Per oz., 10 ©ts.; X ib., 25
cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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Buist’s Selected Early Eong Scarlet
Radish.
Buist’s Selected Early
Long* Scarlet. —This
improved strain of Long
Scarlet Radish is regarded
by our most extensive
market gardeners to be
the finest stock they ever
grew ; for earliness, bril-
liancy of color, and short-
ness of top it cannot be
surpassed, and it is the
most profitable to grow
for an early crop. Per oz. ,
15 cts. ; % lb., 25 cts; lb.,
75 cts.; 5 lbs., at 70 cts.;
10 lbs., at 65 cts.; 25 lbs.,
at 60 cts.
Early Long- Sc a r 1 e t
Short Top • — The most
desirable for early forc-
ing, or first sowing in the
garden ; it is of a bright
scarlet color, and when
grown on rich soil is very
tender and brittle; do not
sow in warm weather, as
it will shoot to seed and
form no bulb. It can also
be sown early in the Fall
for a late crop. Per oz..
Eong White Vienna or Eady Fing
Radish.
10 cts.; X lb-) 20 cts., lb.,
50 cts.; 5 lbs., at 45 cts.; 10 lbs., at 40 cts., 25 lbs., at 35 cts.
Bong WhiteVienna, or Eady Finger.
— One of the finest varieties of this class ;
grows as long as the Long Scarlet ; both
flesh and skin are pure snow white, crisp
and tender, and of very rapid growth. A
favorite market variety and very salable.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Non Plus Ultra. — This is of turnip shape
of fine round form, bright scarlet color, of
tender flesh and delicate flavor. Its re-
markably quick growth and very short top
renders it one of the best for forcing. Per
oz., 10 cts. ; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Buist’s Earliest Scarlet Turnip, or
Scarlet Button. — A very beautiful va-
riety and a general favorite, of a brilliant
scarlet color, and is adapted for either
forcing or for early sowing in the garden,
but will not stand the heat; it can also be
sown early in the Fall for late crop. Per
oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Earliest Erfurt Scarlet Turnip Radish.
Earliest Erfurt Scarlet Turnip. —
This is one of the earliest of all the Scarlet
Turnip varieties ; of the deepest color, per-
fect shape, small foliage, and the best forc-
ing radish. Per oz., 10 cts. ; X lb., 25 cts. ;
lb., 75 cts.
Earliest Carmine Olive, or Bed
Rocket.— This variety is the earliest and
most attractive of the Olive-shaped class;
it is of a beautiful carmine color, of per-
fect shape, exceedingly dwarf foliage, and
is a startler in its earliness, as in twenty
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to twenty -five days the Radishes are ready
for the table. Per oz., 10 cts.; X 25
cts.; lb., 75 cts.
E^arly Scarlet Globe Radish.
Early Scarlet Globe.— This very beauti-
ful German variety has proved a very
great favorite; it is of a brilliant scarlet
color, of globe shape, short leaved and
very early; remarkable, not only for its
great beauty and its extreme earliness,
but is one of the most salable varieties,
as its very attractive appearance always
insures its sale. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb.,
25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Prussian Scarlet Globe. — This variety
is a selection of the Scarlet Globe and
famous for its extreme earliness, its bril-
liancy of color and for its perfect form; it
is the stock used by the leading gardeners
of Long Island for forcing and for which
purpose it excels all others, as its great
beauty makes it a quick seller. Per oz.,
15 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb.. $1.00.
Karly French Breakfast Radish.
Early French Breakfast.— A very pop-
ular French variety of very rapid growth,
and one of the best varieties for early forc-
ing; its form is oval; color, scarlet tipped
with white, and small in size; it is also a
beautiful variety for garnishing purposes.
Per oz., 10 cts ; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Early Deep Scarlet Olive-Sliapecl.—
A very popular variety among the French
and Germans; is of a half-long or oval
shape, bright scarlet color, and well adapted
for either forcing or for early sowing in the
garden. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.;
lb., 60 cts.
Early White Turnip is the same as the
Red Turnip, excepting its color. Per oz. ,
10 cts.; X lb-) 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Farly Scarlet White-Tipped Turnip Radish.
Early Scarlet White-Tipped Turnip.,
— A beautiful scarlet variety, of handsome
shape, having a white-tipped tail, or root;
very desirable. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20
cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Leafless Scarlet Forcing, — A recently
introduced and an almost leafless variety of
the Scarlet Olive class; the seed leaves,
which develop very quickly, are the only
green parts to be seen on the plant until
the Radishes are ready for the table. Per
oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Buist's Early Short White Forcing.
— This is a remarkable variety for early
forcing or cold-frame culture ; is of oval
shape and snow white, producing very
large roots, and very early; it is one of the
best varieties for market gardeners. Per
oz., 10 cts,; X lb*, 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
£)arly Half-Rong Scarlet Radish.
Early Half=Long Scarlet French.—
The cultivation of this variety is confined
to the French and German gardeners of
this country, and regarded by them as the
best early sort; it is of a half-long shape;
of a bright scarlet color, and when grown
quickly is quite tender and brittle; it is very
desirable for early forcing, or for early sow-
ing in the open air. Per oz., 10 cts., X^b.,
20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
BUIST’S Selected. Strain of
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD CABBAGE
is tlie Best and Most Profitable
for the Market Gardener to Grow
BtTIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
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White Delicacy. — A selection from tlie
White Strasburg, and the finest of all for
Summer and early Fall sowings; is a pure
white, half-long tapering, of perfect
form, and even in the warmest weather are
very delicate and crisp. Per oz. , 10 cts. ;
% lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Early White Box. — This is one of the
very best varieties for either forcing, cold-
frame culture, or for early sowing in the
open ground. They are of the most per-
fect form, of a paper-white color, very mild,
of pleasant flavor and exceedingly early.
Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X > 20 cts. , lb. , 60 cts.
Improved Chartier Radish.
Improved Chartier, or Shepherd.—
One of the most distinct varieties; color,
scarlet at top, shaded to pink at centre,
and white at tip; they will keep crisp,
tender and retain a mild and pleasant flavor
for a long time or until they attain their full
growth, when they will frequently measure
one and a half inches in diameter. Per oz. ,
10 cts.; X it)., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
White Summer Turnip is of an
oval shape, white skin and green top;
is very solid, and stands the heat equal
to the Yellow Summer, but is not as
popular. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X it). , 20 cts. ;
lb., 60 cts.
White Summer Strasburg.— This
is a very desirable early Summer va-
riety, of an oblong tapering shape, and
of pure white color, is exceedingly
crisp and tender; it forms its roots very
quickly, and can be sown throughout
, the Summer, as it stands the heat re-
markably well; it is a very popular
variety in the Paris markets and is rap-
idly becoming one of our most salable
varieties here. Per oz., 10 cts.; X
20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
Buist’s Yellow Summer Turnip Radish.
Buist’s Yellow Summer Turnip, or
Golden Perfection.— Thisvariety orig-
inated with us some years since by repeat-
ed selections made of the brightest color
and most perfect-formed roots from the or-
dinary Yellow Summer. It has become
very popular, and the demand for it always
exceeds the supply. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb.,
25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Early White Italian Summer. — A
very remarkable early white Summer Rad-
ish, producing roots of twice the size of
the ordinary variety, oval in shape, solid,
crisp and tender, will stand longer than
any other variety before shooting to seed.
As a market radish it has no superior.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Yellow Summer Turnip.— This variety
will stand the heat and can be sown quite
late; it is a general favorite with market
gardeners; is sometimes called the Mulatto
Radish; flesh very crisp and tender. Per
oz., 10 cts.; X lb-, 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Celestial, or White Chinese. — This
is the largest and finest of the Chinese
varieties; they grow to a very large size,
from 12 to 15 inches long and 5 inches in
diameter, and mostly above ground ; the
White Summer Strasburg Radish,
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roots are shaded by its heavy foliage and
are always crisp and mild. A very desira-
ble variety for Fall and Winter. Per oz. ;
10 cts. ; X Ih., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Chinese Kose, or Scarlet China.—
This variety has become very popular with
our market gardeners; it is half-long shape,
pink color, and flesh as solid as an apple ; it
has not that strong flavor which is peculiar
to the Black Spanish, and keeps equally
as well; it should be sown during August.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X Ib-j 20 cts.; lb , 65 cts.
RHUBARB.
Very familiarly known as the Pie-Plant; the footstalk is the portion that is used, and is
the first article of the season from the garden ; it is now cultivated to a great extent, and in-
dispensable wherever it is known. Sow the seed early in the Spring, in rows one foot apart,
on rich ground; the second year after planting they can be removed in Autumn to the per-
manent spot allotted for them ; plant the roots two feet apart each way, in ground that is
well enriched, at least two feet deep. No reliance can be placed on the seeds producing the
identical variety. Rhubarb can be cured for Winter use by cutting the stalks into small
pieces; string them and expose to the sun until perfectly dry, after which hang them in a
dry place until wanted.
Linnaeus, St. Martin’s, Victoria and Mammoth are the most desirable varieties,
producing fine large stalks. Per oz., 20 cts.; X 1^., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75.
Rhuharh Roots. — Smai.i, Roots, each 15 cts. ; per doz., |1.50; per 100, |10.00. Strong
Roots, each 20 cts.; per doz., $2.00; per 100, |12.50.
SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE OYSTER.
Very generally known as the Oyster Plant; the roots are boiled like Carrots or Parsnips,
or half boiled and grated fine, made into small flat balls, dipped in a batter, and fried like
oysters, of which their flavor greatly partakes. Sow the seed in drills eight inches apart, and
when up, thin them out to three inches apart in the row; those for Winter use should
be taken up before severe frost, and stored the same as Carrots and Parsnips.
Buist’s Mammoth Salsify.
Buist’s Mammoth. — This variety is a great improvement over the Sandwich Island; the
roots are very much larger in size, less stringy in its nature and of more delicate flavor; it
is the most profitable market variety. Per oz., 25 cts.; X lt>., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Mammoth Sandwich
Island . — A variety
introduced from the
Sandwich Islands, cele-
brated for its being
larger in size than the
old White French, and
has entirely superseded
that variety. Per oz.,
15 cts.; X lb , 50 cts.;
lb.,|1.50.
Sandwich Island Mammoth Salsify. American L O 11 g"
White. — This is the
old-fashioned variety which was very popular until the introduction of the mammoth
varieties; it is long and slim but of fine flavor. Per oz., 15 cts. ; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.25.
SPINACH.
For an early Summer crop sow early in SpHng, in drills one foot apart, and thin out
to two inches in the row; the soil should be in fine order, as rich ground produces large
leaves. For Winter and early Spring crops, sow either broadcast or in drills about the end
of August, and again about the middle of September. As soon as severe weather sets in
cover the bed with straw or leaves, which should be raked off early in the Spiing.
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I^ong Standing Spinach.
Bloomsdale Curled Savoy Lieaved. —
This is an old and well-known variety
which is exceedingly popular in all sec-
tions of this country, and is especially rec-
ommended for Early Winter use; the leaves
are beautifully crimped or blistered and of
a very dark green color. Per oz., 10 cts.;
}i lb,, 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs. at 35 cts.;
10 lbs. at 30 cts. ; 23 lbs. at 25 cts. per lb.
Monstrous Viroflay, or Tliick-
Leaved. — A variety producing a remark-
able thick leaf, slightly crimped, and
grown extensively ' by the market garden-
ers of Eong Island. Per oz., 10 cts.; %
lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs. at 35 cts.; 10
lbs. at 30 cts.; 25 lbs. at 25 cts. per lb.
Buist’s Perfection Curled Spinach.
Enkliuizen Long* Standing-.— A vari-
ety producing large, crimped, thick, fleshy
leaves, celebrated for the long period in
which it remains perfect without shooting
to seed, as it stands two weeks longer
than any other variety, and for this reason
is especially recommended for Spring sow-
ing. Per oz., 10 cts,; lb., 15 cts.; lb.,
40 cts. ; 5 lbs. at 35 cts. ; 10 lbs. at 30 cts. ;
25 lbs. at 25 cts.
Norfolk Savoy Leaved. — This variety is
extensively sown in the market garden
districts of Virginia, especially in the
vicinity of Norfolk and Portsmouth; the
leaves are' well curled or blistered, and is a
very desirable variety. Per oz., 10 cts. ; %
lb., 15 cts.: lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs. at 35 cts.;
10 lbs. at 30 cts. ; 25 lbs. at 25 cts. per lb.
Kound Savoy Leaved. — This is a popu-
lar variety ; the leaves are curled and quite
large; it is not, however, as hardy as the
Perfection Curled, but in this vicinity it
stands very well. Per oz., 10 cts. ;
20 cts. ; lb., 40 cts.; 10 lbs. at 30 cts.; 25
lbs. at 25 cts. per lb.
Broad-Leaved Flauders.— This is a
much stronger growing variety than the
Round, producing large, broad, thick
leaves, which are more succulent and quite
as hardy; a very popular variety with the
French gardeners of Louisiana. Per oz.,
10 cts.; X It)., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs.
at 35 cts. ; 10 lbs. at 30 cts. ; 25 lbs. at 25
cts. per lb.
Victoria. — This is a late variety of the
deepest green color, heavily crimped with
thick fleshy leaves, with a deep red stem;
it is becoming very popular and is exten-
sively used by market gardeners. Per oz. ,
10 cts.; X ^t)., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs. at
35 cts.; 10 lbs. at SO cts.; 25 lbs. at 25 cts.
per lb.
Buist’s Perfection Curled Savoy
Leaved. — This variety has reached its
present high standard from repeated se-
lections of most perfect curled plants.
It is a strain that produces a strong
growth of leaves, which are more curled,
crimped or blistered than any other va-
riety, and also stands longer without
shooting to seed— a very important
requisite. It possesses all the perfec-
tions that could be desired by a market
gardener in a Spinach for a popular and
profitable crop. It is sold under our
seal in packages, cartons, and in lead-
ed-sealed sacks, to be had only from our
house or through the merchant who
handles our seeds. Per oz., 10 cts.; X
lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs. at 35 cts.;
10 lbs. at 30 cts. ; 25 lbs. at 25 cts. per lb.
American Curled Savoy Leaved. —
This is one of the finest of the curled
varieties; is a selection made for its ex-
tra curled or thickly crimped foliage.
As a market variety it is very desirable.
Peroz., 10 cts.; X 1^., 15 cts.; lb., 40
cts. ; 5 lbs. at 35 cts. ; 10 lbs. at 30 cts. ; 25
lbs. at 25 cts. per lb.
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Prickly-Seeded.— This variety will with- 1
stand the severest weather with only a |
slight protection of straw or leaves, and is I
generally sown in the Eastern and West- |
ern States; it is not as tender or as de-
sirable as either the Round-Leaved or
Flanders. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.;
lb., 40 cts.
SQUASH.
About the last of Spring, or as soon as the ground becomes warm, plant in hills about
three feet apart, six seeds to a hill ; when up thin them out, leaving three of the strongest
plants. When they are making their appearance, they are liable to be destroyed by a striped
bug; to prevent this they should be dusted two or three times with a mixture of one-third
guana and two-thirds plaster; apply it early in the morning, while the dew is on them. They
should be grown as far apart as possible from all other cucurbitaceous plants, so as to prevent
hybridizing; seed two years old (like the Cucumber) will always prove more productive and
make less growth of vine.
Early White Bush, or Patty-Pan, is
earlier than any other variety, of dwarf
habit and very productive ; grows in a bush
form, and occupies less room on the ground
than any other sort, it is the variety that is
grown the most extensively for market and
for shipping purposes. Summer Squashes
should always be used when young and
tender, which can be determined by an im-
pression of the nail. Per oz., 10 cts ; %
lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Extra Early Jersey White Bush. —
An earlier variety than the ordinary White
Bush but not as vigorous in growth, the
formation of the scallop on the Squashes
are not as distinct as in the old variety.
Per oz , 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Mammoth White Bush Squash.
Mammoth White Bush. — This variety
is a selection made from the Early White
Bush; the improvement consists in the size
of the Squashes it produces, whicb measure
from 12 to 15 inches across, in every other
respect it is identical with the old variety.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Golden Custard Bush.— Exceeds in size
any of the scalloped sorts, frequently two
feet in diameter. A dark rich golden yel-
low. Quality excellent. It grows in bush
form, wonderfully productive. Peroz., 15
cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 70 cts.
Yellow Summer Crook Neck is a popu-
lar variety in the East, but cultivated to a
very limited extent elsewhere ; is of a bright
yellow color, and very much warted; is by
no means equal to the Early Bush in qual-
ity,^ although preferred by many to that
variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts ;
lb., 60 cts.
Giant Yellow Summer Crook-Neck Squash.
Giaut Yellow Summer Crook-Neck.
— This variety is a very great improvement
over the old variety in the enormous size
and great beauty of its Squashes, as their
very attractive appearance commands the
highest figure and prompt sales; it is of a
beautiful golden color, covered with warty
excrescences, and measure from 1^^ to 2 feet
in length. Per oz., 10 cts.; k lb., 20 cts.;
lb., 60 cts.
Butman — .A Winter variety possessing all
the good qualities of the Hubbard, but of a
very distinct color, being of a grassy-green,
intermixed with white; it has a very thick
shell, and is thick ineated ; flesh is of a light
salmon color, and is dr}’-, sweet and de-
licious. Per oz., 10 cts."; % lb., 20 cts.;
lb., 60 cts.
Marblehead, — An other variety of the Hub-
bard type, has a very thick and hard shell,
with remarkable good keeping qualities ; is
of a dry, sweet and delicious flavor. Per
oz., 10 cts. ; X 20 cts ; lb., 60 cts.
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English. Vegetable Marrow. —
This is a very popular variety in
England, and is gaining favor in
this country. It produces a succes-
sion of Squashes throughout the
Summer, ranging in size from nine
to eighteen inches long by four to
six inches thick. Skin greenish
yellow to a creamy white; flesh
white and of a very rich flavor. We
regard it as the best of all Summer
varieties. Per oz , 15 cts. ; X lb., 30
cts. ; lb., 90 cts.
Boston Marrow.— Is the favorite
Winter Squash of the Eastern
States ; it is of fine flavor and a good
keeper ; the Boston markets are com-
pletely stocked with this variety dur-
ing the Fall and Winter months; a
stranger is very liable to be impressed with
Boston Marrow Squash.
the idea that the Bostonians live entirely
on Squashes. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20
cts. ; lb. , 50 cts.
Prolific Orange Marrow Squash.
Prolific Orange Marrow.— This is the
earliest of all the Winter varieties; in form
is similar to the Boston Marrow, but is at
least ten days earlier and more productive.
It is in season from September to January,
and is the most salable kind in market dur-
ing this period; rind hard, but thin, flesh
deep orange, fine grain and of delicious
quality. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb-, 20 cts. ;
lb., 60 cts.
English Vegetable Marrow Squash.
Buist’s Improved Marrow Squash.
Buist’s Improved Marrow is an im-
provement on the Boston Marrow but sim-
ilar to it in form; is more productive and
of better flavor; for custards it cannot be
surpassed, and keeps perfectly sound until
late in Spring; wherever it has been intro-
duced it becomes a general favorite. Per
oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; lb.. $1.00.
’ Hubbard Squash.
The Hubbard cannot be too highly ex-
tolled as a Winter Squash; it boils smooth
and dry, is of a very rich quality, and
keeps as solid as a rock. It is more popu-
lar with private growers than any other va-
riety, but as a market sort it can never ex-
cel the Boston Marrow. Per oz., 10 cts.;
X lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
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pounds, without losing its fine shape and
good quality. The flesh is very thick, of
a bright orange color, and keeps well
throughout the Winter, It is very pro-
ductive, and will be found very profitable
for stock feeding, while its rich, fine fla-
vored flesh ensures its value for all other
purposes. Per oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.;
lb. $1.00.
Chicago Warted Hubbard.— This is a
very fine strain of the famous Hubbard,
having all the fine qualities of that popu-
lar Winter variety; is very roughly warted
and of a darker green color: is a vigorous
grower and of the very finest quality.
Per oz., 10 cts,; lb , 25 cts.; lb., 75
cts.
White Pine- Apple.— A very remarka-
bly formed, entirely distinct and desirable
variety; can be planted either as an early
Summer crop or later for Winter use;
keeps remarkably well; its flavor is very
similar to that of a cocoanut. Per oz., 10
cts. ; X 20 cts ; lb., 60 cts
TOMATO.
Fifty years ago this vegetable was considered unfit for the table, and now there are none
more popular; thousands of acres are annually grown in this vicinity, and thousands of bas-
kets of them are daily sold in our markets throughout the Summer season. It is a point of
good gardening to have this vegetable early , to accomplish which sow early in Spring in a
mild hot-bed and air freely in fine weather. When the young plants are three inches high
transplant them into another frame, to remain there until planted out; this will make them
stronger and more stocky. For a late crop sow the seeds in a very warm spot of the garden
and cover them at night or during cold weather with boards. When the weather becomes
mild and pleasant transplant them in a sheltered part of the garden, facing south or
southeast. As the plants advance support them with a V trellis, which anyone can
make.
The earliest plants .should have their tops pinched off as soon as they have set their
fruit, which will cause them to ripen earlier. It is also a very good plan to plant a few
plants in flower-pots or boxes very early in the season and place them near the glass in a
green-house, or even on a window-sill; keep them well watered, to encourage their growth
until the weather becomes settled, then transplant them to the garden; this will greatly in-
crease their earliness. Most cultivators allow their Tomato vines to grow wild and support
themselves; they, perhaps, have never given it a thought that, by training and properly
pruning them, they will not only increase their productiveness but the fruit will ripen better
and be of much finer quality. This is really the case; besides, it looks more orderly and
much prettier to train or support them. There has been no vegetable so highly improved as
the Tomato. The old varieties are to-day valueless in comparison with those of recent intro-
duction.
BUlSt’S BEAUTY and STONE TOMATO
ARE THE UP-TO-DATE CANNERS.
The best varieties of the Tomato for canning purposes has been an experiment for some
years by many establishments, as the most extensive canners have been annually changing
the selection of varieties they grow for that purpose. We have observed for the past few
seasons The Buist’s Beauty and The Stone have been in the greatest demand, and several of
the largest canners have stated that they have found no varieties equal to them for their re-
quirements; with their great solidity of flesh, richness of color, evenness in ripening, small
quantity of seeds, and their great productiveness, eclipses them all, and that in future these
are the only varieties they will grow. Owing to these facts, we have grown them more ex-
tensively than ever and recommend our seed for its great purity and fine quality.
Mammoth Chili Squash.
Mammotli Chili. — The largest of all
Squashes, often attaining a weight of 200
The two best Green-Podded varieties of Snap-Short Beans to grow for either market or
private use are BUIST’S LIGHTNING VALENTINES and STRINGLESS GREEN POD. They
are both gems for the garden.
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THE LARGEST AND FINEST VARIETY KNOWN.
Weighing from 1)^ to 2 pounds each.
This variety, which was introduced after years of selection, is without doubt the largest
and finest ever offered to the public. Most of the mammoth sorts frequently grow rough
and knotty, but the Majestic is as regular in form as if each fruit was modeled. Besides its
immense size, it is as solid as an apple and almost seedless, is of a beautiful scarlet color and
exceedingly attractive in appearance. Another great feature which strongly recommends it;
it is entirely free ^-om cracking, ripens uniformly, and is the earliest of all the large fruiting
sorts; as a market variety it is unequalled, and for private use it eclipses all. Owing to the
very small quantity of seeds it produces, it is only sold in our sealed packets, containing
about seventy-five seeds.
Price per packet, 25 cts.,
The Stone. — This variety is recommended
for a main crop, is of large size, bright
scarlet color, very smooth, wdth occasion-
ally a specimen very slightly octagon-
shaped, ripening evenly to the stem with-
out a crack; exceedingly solid and firm-
fleshed, is an excellent shipper, and one of
the very best for canning; is a good
keeper; free from core and not subject to
rot; its appearance remarkably attractive;
its vines and foliage robust, heavily loaded
with very uniform specimens of fruit. Per
oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Livingstone’s Beauty.— This variety is
exceedingly popular and very attractive in
appearance, and ripens with the Acme ; of
a rich glossy crimson color, with a slight
tinge of purple; of handsome form, solid,
or five packets for $1.00.
and stands transportation w^ell. A very
popular variety to grow for early ship-
ments. Per oz., 25 cts.; X ^t)., 65 cts.;
lb., $2.25.
The Matchless. — This is a very desirable
variety to grow for main crop, producing
large bright red and solid fruit of large
size and beautiful form, perfectly smooth
and has very few seeds. It is very popular
with all Tomato growers. Per oz., 30 cts.;
X lb., 11.00; lb., $3.00.
Henderson’s Ponderosa. — A monster
in size, but rough and irregular in form;
purple in color; fruit solid, with but few
seeds, but with a hard core. It is a grand
exhibition variety, but for private use there
are many far superior to it. Per oz., 35
cts.; X lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.
BUIST’S PRIZE
Buist’s Prize Belle. — With the excep-
tion of our Majestic, this is the largest and
best of all varieties (weighing one and a
half pounds), of the most perfect form. It
is a hybrid of the famous Beauty, intro-
duced by us a few years since, which was
universally acknowledged as the largest
and best variety known, having been
awarded first prize wherever exhibited.
The Belle is earlier than the Beauty and
still larger in size, many specimens weigh-
ing the past season one and a half pounds
each, and as solid as an apple, of a beauti-
ful bright scarlet color, free from crack,
and remaining perfect on the vine Jpijger
than any other variety. There has been no
sort ever introduced that has given such
BELLE TOMATO.
perfect satisfaction and proved such a fa-
vorite as the Belle; in fact, we cannot see
how any further improvement can be made
on the Tomato, as it possesses not only the
largest size but the greatest solidity, finest
flavor, smallest quantity of seeds, richness
of color and shipping qualities unequalled.
Per oz., 60 cts.; X lb., $1.25; lb., $4,00;
or seed saved from selected fruit, per
packet, 25 cts., or 5 packets for |1.00.
Parag-on, or Queen. — A very popular
and desirable variety of large size; color,
bright crimson; smooth, solid, of excel-
lent flavor ; bears transportation well ; very
productive. An excellent market variety,
and one of the best for canning. Per oz. ,
25 cts.; X lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
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Buist’s Beanty Tomato.
Buist’s Beauty.— A
variety introduced by
us a few years since
which has proved to be
one of the best and
most popular varieties
known. We annually
grow fifty acres of To-
matoes especially for
seed, and have made
the improvement of
all our stocks a special
study; the “Beauty”
originated on ourRose-
dale Farm from a cross
made between the Par-
agon and the Living-
ston Perfection. Its
important features are
solidity, large size,
perfect shape, desira-
ble color (which is
brilliant scarlet), even-
ness of ripening with-
out crack or wrinkle,
freeness of core, and
its few seeds. As a
profitable market va-
riety it has no superior.
Per oz., 40 cts. ; % lb.,
11.00; lb., |3.50.
The Acme Tomato.
The Acme. — This celebrated
variety is of an entirely dis-
tinct character, and is very
popular. It is perfection in
its BKAUTY, SOBIDITY and
EARBiNKSS, and is one of the
best shipping varieties. It is
also well adapted for South-
ern culture, and one of the
best to grow for the Northern
market. The plants are of a
strong and vigorous growth,
very productive; fruit of me-
dium size, large enough for
any use; form perfect, round,
slightly depressed at the ends,
very smooth; color a glossy
dark red, with a sort of pur-
plish tinge ; ripens all ove r
and through at the same
time; bears continuously until
frost; delicious in flavor; has
no green core and but few
seeds. Per oz. , 25 cts. ; %Vo.,
60 cts. ; lb., |2.00.
Essex Hybrid.— This variety is a strain
of the Acme, is quite early, possessing
many good qualities, and is the first of its
type to ripen. Fruit is of medium size,
very solid, and in color is purplish pink.
Per oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Golden Trophy, — A sport from the well-
known Trophy; of a beautiful light yellow,
occasionally faintly streaked with red. A
desirable acquisition for preserving as well
as for the table. Per oz., 25 cts. ; % Vb., 75
cts.; lb., |2.50.
Dwarf ^Champion. — One of the most dis-
Mikado. — This variety is entirely distinct
from all others; the foliage is like that of
a potato; the fruit is large, solid, of a pur-
plish red color, and very productive. It is
not, however, a desirable variety for mar-
ket. Peroz., 25 cts.; X 75 cts.; lb,,
|2.50.
tinct and valuable Tomatoes of recent in-
troduction; dwarf, stiff habit, scarcely re-
quiring any support ; it is very early and
wonderfully prolific; color, same as Acme.
Is perfectly round and smooth, of medium
size. Per oz,, 25 cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb.,
|2.50.
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Buist’s Selected Trophy Tomato.
Living-stone’s Perfection.— A very de-
sirable early variety, which is more largely
grown than any of its class. The fruit is
almost round, ripens clear up to the stem,
is solid, and rich in flavor; the skin is both
thin and tough, making it a good shipper,
while its clear, bright scarlet color makes
it very attractive in appearance. Per oz.,
20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Ked Pear, or Plum Sliapecl.— Varie-
ties producing their fruit in clusters ; de-
sirable for preserving or pickling purposes.
Per oz , 25 cts.; % lb-, 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Atlantic Prize. — An extra early variety
of good size and form, of bright red color
and quite productive. Per oz , 25 cts. ; ^
lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Yellow Plum. — Shape uniformly oval and
perfectly smooth; color, lemon yellow;
used for preserves. Per oz., 25 cts.; ^
lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Larg-e Y ellow is similar to the Targe Red |
in shape, but more solid iu flesh ; it is an j
Buist’s Selected
Trophy. —The
popularity of the
Trophy equals that
of any other variety,
and will always be
regarded with great
favor by all grow-
ers. Our selection,
represented by our
illustration, is seed
saved from selected
specimens, and can-
not fail in producing
handsome, well-
formed and desira-
ble fruit. This vari-
ety is noted for its
solidity and beauty.
Per oz., 25 cts.; %
lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2 50.
Early Smooth Bed
is one of the oldest
varieties, quite early,
of medium size, of
apple shape, and
bright scarlet color.
Per oz., 20 cts.; %
lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.
lyivingstone’s Beauty Tomato.
excellent variety for slicing. Per oz., 25
cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2,50.
TURNIP*
The cultivation of the Turnip in this country is greatly on the increase, and especially
in the South is always a very desirable and profitable crop to grow, is of the easiest culture,
but requires good, deep, rich soil, and should be sown before or after a rain, while the ground
is moist, as on the strength of the early growth will depend in a great measure the success
of the crop. The fly is very destructive to the Turnip crop, especially during warm, dry
weather, and frequently they will eat off an entire field as fast as the young plants make their
appearance; the best plan is to sow an abundance of seed, at the rate of two pounds to the
acre, and if the plants are too thick in the drills, thin them out by hoeing, or with a light
harrow if sown broadcast. As soon as the plants form their rough leaves, they are safe from
the attacks of the fly; but should the crop be destroyed, loosen or harrow the ground imme-
diately, and resow at once. A dusting of plaster on the plants as they appear will frequently
prevent such attacks. P'or an early Summer crop, sow the Early White Flat Dutch or Red
Top (strap-leaved) very early in Spring, in good, rich soil, either broadcast or in drills one
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foot apart; when the plants are up, thin them out to about four inches apart. For a general
Fall crop, sow late in Summer or early Autumn the flat strap-leaved varieties broadcast, and
the large, round varieties in drills. If you have never grown Buist’s Mammoth Red or
Purple Top Globe, try it, it is the variety of the future; it can be sown either broadcast or
in drills. Ruta Baga or Swede should be sown in July, and always in drills twenty inches
apart, and the plants thinned out to stand six inches, as the plants grow ridge up to them,
otherwise they will form no bulbs. A seed sower should always be used for sowing Turnip
seeds in drills. Select the Model Drill as it is the best.
Wintering Turnips. — Turnips maybe kept perfectly sound until Spring by being
taken up about the first of November or before severe frost sets in. Cut the leaves off to
about half an inch of the bulb; collect the latter and put them in a dry pit or cellar; cover
with straw, and earth over all. Thus protected they will be found fresh and perfect until
February; the Swede will be fit for the table until April. Those for Spring use can be pitted
out of doors in a dry situation without topping the foliage, piling them in a conical form,
and covering them with three inches of straw, and a foot or eighteen inches of earth, which
will be ample protection. When opened in Spring, these will be found to have nearly all the
flavor of being fresh from the field.
Early White Flat
Dutch (Strap-
LK A VKD ). — This is
the earliest variety,
and can be sown
either broadcast or in
drills; it is, without
exception, the best
and most popular sort
for either table use or
for market ; is of a
beautiful flat form, of
pure white color, and
of a delicate, mild
flavor ; it produces
bulbs entirely free
from small roots and
with long, narrow
strap-leaves growing
erect, which permits
close culture. Peroz.,
10 cts.; X 20 cts.;
lb. , 50 cts. ; 5 lbs. at 40
cts. ; 10 lbs. at 35 cts. ;
25 Rs. at 30 cts.
Early White Flat Dutch (Strap-Eeaved) Turnip.
Early Red, or Purple Top (Strap-Eeaved) Turnip.
Are the most popular varieties for sowing broadcast.
Ked, or Purple Top (Strap-Leaved).
— A variety of the easiest culture, and a
general favorite with all, wdll do well to
sow either broadcast or in drills, and will
form good-sized bulbs, in a favorable sea-
son, in about seven or eight weeks from
sowing; it is of a perfectly flat form, with
a small tap-root, and a bright purple top;
the leaves are short and narrow, growing
erect from the bulb; it is a fine table va-
riety, and excellent for feeding stock. This
and the White Flat Dutch are the most pop-
ular of all the flat varieties. We annually
grow from 150 to 200 acres of this seed to
supply the demand. Per oz., 10 cts.; %
lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs. at 40 cts.; 10
lbs. at 35 cts.; 25 lbs. at 30 cts.
Extra Early Purple-Top Milan, —
This new foreign variety is the earliest
strap-leaved in cultivation; flesh pure
white, purple top, of flat form and excel-
lent quality. Highly recommended. Per
oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Pomeranean White Glohe.— This is a
very handsome and popular variety, select-
ed from the White Globe, from which it
differs only in the size and beauty of its
roots. It is especially adapted for the
Southern States. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb.,
20 cts.-; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs. at 40 cts. ; 10 lbs.
at 35 cts. ; 25 lbs. at 30 cts.
Earge White Glohe. — A variety grown
exclusively for stock feeding; should be
used in the Fall or early Winter, as it be-
comes pithy before Spring; is one of the
most productive kinds; in good rich soil
the bulbs will frequently grow to twelve
pounds in weight; it is of a globe shape;
flesh and skin white; the tops or leaves
are inclined to make a strong growth. Per
oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 5
lbs. at 40 cts.; 10 lbs at 35 cts.; 25 lbs. at
30 cts.
Early Snow-White Globe. — This is one
of the most beautiful formed varieties
known, of pure *^snow- white color, and al-
most as round as a ball; a very desirable
and productive early market variety ; is far
superior to the White Globe for a general
crop. Per oz., 15 cts. ; X lb-, 20 cts.; lb.,
50 cts.
BXTIST’S garden GUlDfi.
lie
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The Best
of all
Varieties
For
Quality
and
Productiveness
Buist’s Mammoth Red Top Globe Turnip.
Buist’s Mammoth Ked-T op
White Grlobe. — This is one
of the most valuable and most
salable varieties now grown, it
is of globe shape, flesh pure
white, with a red or purple top,
and of very rapid growth; it is
of the same character and habit
as the Red Top Flat, differing
only in its form and leaves; but
owing to the great size and
thickness of the root, it will
produce twice as much to the
acre ; it can be sown either broad-
cast or in drills, and is always a
sure cropper. Per oz., 10 cts.;
X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lbs.
at 55 cts. ; 10 lb. at 50 cts. ; 25 lbs.
at 45 cts.
ILiarg-e Purple Top White
Globe. — This variety is of the
same habit, color and form as
Buist’s Mammoth, but the roots
it produces are very much
smaller in size, it was from this
variety that the Mammoth
originated by the careful selec-
tion of the largest and finest
formed roots. Per oz. , 10 cts. ;
X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs.
at 40 cts.; 10 lbs. at 35 cts.; 25
lbs. at 30 cts.
Lferg*e White Norfolk. — There is very
little distinction between this and the
White Globe; they are both equally as
productive, and as desirable for stock feed-
ing, Per oz.. 10 cts.; X lb-, 20 cts.; lb.,
50 cts.
Long White Cow-Horn. — A pure white
variety with green top, growing in shape
similar to a cow’s horn; is desirable for
both table use and for stock feeding; keeps
well. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb>, 20 cts.; lb.,
60 cts.
Early White Egg is an early variety, in-
troduced a few years since; pure white; of
egg shape ; quite desirable. Per oz. , 10
cts.; K lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
' Amber Globe. — This is a very beautiful
formed variety, quite productive, solid
flesh and attractive color; it keeps well
and is desirable for either table use or for
stock feeding. Per oz., 10 cts. ; X lb., 20
cts; lb., 50 cts.
Large Yellow Globe.— This is very sim-
ilar to the Robertson’s Golden Ball; flesh
pale yellow, very solid, and keeps well;
grows to a medium size and is an excellent
table variety. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X lb. , 20
cts. ; lb., 50 cts.
Southern Prize. — This variety is used
in the South for Winter greens ; it
also produces large and beautifully-formed
turnips ; highly recomended. Per oz., 10
cts. ; X lb. , 20 cts. ; lb. , 50 cts.
Sweet German, or White French.—
Flesh white, hard and firm, partaking
much of the nature of a Ruta Baga. Must
be sown much earlier than the flat tur-
nips. In the Autumn and early Winter it
is apt to be hard, but mellows like an ap-
ple by keeping. Per oz. 10 cts.; X lb.,
20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Golden Ball is the best of the Yellows for
a Fall crop; is very solid and of good
flavor; flesh bright orange, of a globe
form, and keeps well; an excellent table
variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.;
lb., 60 cts.
Purple-Top Yellow Aberdeen. — This
is one of the most popular foreign varie-
ties, but cultivated to a very limited extent
in this country. It resembles a very
handsomely-formed Ruta Baga, and for
feeding purposes is fully equal to them,
and keeps solid until very late in the sea-
son. It can be sown with success fully a
month later than the Swede, and is also
quite desirable for table use. Per oz., 10
cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Southern Seven Top. — This the hardi-
est of all sorts, may be left standing in the
open ground during Winter as far north as
Philadelphia. In the Southern States it
yields in the Spring abundant foliage for
boiling with cured meats, and is only de-
sirable for this purpose. Per oz., 10 cts..
X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
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RUTA BAGA OR SWEDISH TURNIP.
The cultivation of the Ruta Baga is greatly on the increase in this country, but we are
still very much behind Great Britain, where fully one-fifth of the Agricultural districts are
cultivated in this crop, for Winter food for both cattle and sheep; in many sections of our coun-
try its cultivation is not thoroughly understood, as we have observed, especially in the South,
that it is frequently sown broadcast, the result is that the crop proves a failure, as it will
rarely, if ever, form bulbs when sown in this manner; it should always be sown on raised
ridges, which should be slightly levelled off with the back of a harrow and lightly rolled
after seeding, and as the plants grow ridge up to them, which causes them to form their
bulbs. If this is not done no crop can be produced.
THIS IS THE BEST VARIETY
FOR GROWING
EITHER NORTH OR SOUTH.
Buist’s Ruta
Baga is famous
for the large and
finely formed
roots it pro-
duces, also for
its great PRO-
DUCTIVENESS.
It is ALWAYS a
sure cropper.
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BUIST’S IMPROVED PURPLE TOP YELLOW RUTA BAGA.
Buist’s Iinprovecl Purple Top Yel-
low Kuta Baga,— This is the largest
and most productive Ruta Baga known;
there is no variety which has gained a
greater reputation throughout the entire
country than Buist’s Improved. Testimon-
ials are continually being received by us
indorsing its fine qualities and productive-
ness; it cannot be too highly recommended,
and no sort will produce such handsomely
formed roots or greater yield ; it has an ex-
ceedingly short neck, is very solid, of a
beautiful orange color, with a handsome
purple top, and is the result of many years
of careful selection. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X lb. ,
20 cts' ; lb,, 60 cts. ; 5 lbs. at 55 cts. ; 10 lbs.
at 50 cts, ; 25 lbs. at 45 cts.
American Purple Top Yellow.— This
is the ordinary variety of the country,
which it would be folly to grow when the
Improved Stock can be obtained, as the
roots are smaller in size and necks very
much longer, which in a Ruta Baga is evi-
dence of degeneration ; color of flesh yel-
low, with a purple top. Per oz., 10 cts.;
X lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs. at 45 cts. ;
10 lbs. at 40 cts. ; 25 lbs. at 35 cts.
Imperial Hardy Swede.— A celebrated
English variety which is regarded as more
hardy than any other sort, which is a great
advantage for countries where the crop re-
mains out all Winter as in Great Britain; it
grows to a large size, flesh yellow, with
a purple top; a good cropping variety.
Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.
Elephant or Monarch Swede.— A va-
riety of recent introduction from England,
which is entirely different from any other
variety in its form, being of an oblong
shape, and very broad at the top which
extends nearly the full length of the bulb,
before it tapers; flesh yellow, solid, with
a purple top ; does not keep as well as the
oval varieties. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb*»
20 cts. ; lb. , 60 cts.
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Sutton’s Cliampion Swede. — A cele-
brated English variety of good form, neck
short, color yellow, top purple, solid flesh;
a good keeping variety. Per oz,, 10 cts.;
% lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Skirving-’s Improved Swede.— A very
old and celebrated English variety, which
at one time was the only variety sown, but
there has been such improvents made in
the J^wede within the past ten or fifteen
years that the present demand for this
variety is now quite limited. Per oz., 10
cts.; % lb , 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Larg’e White or White Russian,— A
pure white variety, of irregular shape, but
of large size, and a solid keeper, flesh re-
markably sweet. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb.,
20 cts.; lb.', 50 cts.
Sweet and
Medicinal- Herbs
PRICKS.
Half-size Packets,
per dozen, . 50 cts.
Full-size Packets,
per dozen, . $1.00
The soil for herbs should be light, rich and finely pulverized before sowing. Always
sow in very shallow drills, after which rake finely and give a gentle pressure with a board
or back of a spade. They are used for seasoning and medicinal purposes ,and to preserve
them properly cut the stems and leaves just as the plant is coming into bloom, dry them in
the shade, and when perfectly dry wrap them up in paper and store them away in a dry room;
or, rub the leaves to a powder, pack in bottles and cork tightly, which will preserve them
for any period
Per oz. 34 It), lb.
ANISE (Pimpinella anisum)... 10 0.35 1.00
BAL.M (Melissa officinalis) 20 .75 2.50
BASIE, SWEET (Ocymum basil-
icum) 20 .75 2.00
BENE (Sesamum orientale) 20 .60 2.00
BORAGE (Borago officinalis).... 15 .60 2.00
CARAWAY (Carum carvi) 10 .35 1.00
CORIANDER (Coriandrum sati-
vum) 10 .35 1.00
DILL (Anethum graveolens) 10 ,25 .75
FENNEL, SWEET ( Anethum
foeniculum) 10 .25 .75
HOREHOIJND (Marrubium vul-
gare) 30 1.00 3.00
HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis) ... 40 1.00 3.00
Per oz. 3^ lb. lb.
LAVENDER (Lavendula vera)... 20 0.50 1.75
MARJORAM, SWEET (Origan-
um marjoram) 20 .60 2.00
POT MARIGOLD (Calendula
officinalis) 40 1.00 3.00
ROSEMARY (Rosemarinus
officinalis) 30 1.20
RUE (Ruta graveolens) 26 .76
SAFFRON (Cartbamus tincto-
rius) 16 .60
SAGE (Salvia officinalis) 20 .76
SUMMER SAVORY (Satureja
hortcnsis) 16 .60
THYME (Thymaus vulgaris) 40 1.26
4.00
2.00
1.60
2.50
1.76
4.00
White Rice Pop-Corn.
VARIETIES OF POP-CORN
(On Ear Only.)
GOLDEN QUEEN, Per lb., 10 cts.;
3 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 60 cts.
WHITE RICE, Per lb., 10 cts.;
3 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 60 cts.
SILVER LACE, Per lb., 10 cts.;
3 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 60 cts.
MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC; Per lb.’
10 cts.; 3 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 60o
IP VOIT HA VP A HAl^riPIV it is the greatest folly to sow the common seeds
_ llr\TL-« r\ ^ > of the country, as it costs the same for labor in
cultivation and manure, whether you grow crops of choice vegetables or poor ones ; as the purity of
seed cannot be ascertained by their appearance, they should therefore be purchased only from such
houses as grow their own stocks, by so doing the chances of disappointment in vour gardening opera-
tions will be very much lessened. If you have never tested those of Buist’s growth, sow them this sea-
son, as they are unsurpassed ; they are always grown from selected seed stocks, which are annually made
from the crops when in full growth.
A Farmer who pays little or no attention to the selection of the Grass Seeds which he annually
sows, will in a few years find that he is growing more Plantain, Carrot and Daisy than grass, and natu-
rally concludes Farming is a failure. Weeds are seldom found in a successful farmer’s place.
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GRASS SEEDS FOR THE LAWN OR PARK
Buist’s “Evergreen ” Lawn Mixture
For Lawns, Tennis, Cricket and Golf Grounds
The Buist’s Mixture of Grass Seeds for Tawns, Parks, Tennis, Cricket and Golf Grounds has long been
famous for its producing a succession of verdure throughout the year; it is composed of the finest varieties of
grasses, each of which has its season of beauty, and the result of this blending is the producing of a sod that
is not only always evergreen and velvety in appearance, but of the color and beauty of an emerald. Many
of the more famous lawns of our country were seeded down with the Buist’s Tawn Grass, the preparation or
formula of which is a specialty with our house, which many years of experience has suggested ; it requires
from 4 to 5 bushels to sow an acre, or for renovating old lawns about half that quantity.
Buist’s Evergreen Eawn Mixture,
Buist’s Evergreen Eawn Mixture,
Buist’s Fairmount or Central Park Mixture, .
Buist’s Golf Greens Mixture, ....
Buist’s Cheap Fawn Mixture, . . . .
Weight per bush.
Per qt.
Per peck.
Per bush.
Finest Grade
20 lbs.
$0 25
$1 00
$4 00
Choice Grade
20 lbs.
20
90
3 50
Finest Grade
20 lbs.
20
90
3 50
Finest Grade
20 lbs.
25
100
4 00
Good Grade
15 lbs.
15
75
2 50
4^We sell 5 bushels at 25 cts., and 10 bushels at 50 cts. per bushel less than quoted.
Glorcs, P.22 and 924 rvlari<et Sr
;Hext to Pm; OSice . PHiLAQEtPRIA
Buist’s Prize Lawn Grass is also put up in Cartons, containing Pints, Quarts, 2 Quarts and 4 Quarts
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A Fine Lawn Can Only be Secured
WHERE THE SOIL HAS BEEN PROPERLY PREPARED BEFORE SEEDING.
When a lawn or park is properly planted, the next most important feature is the grass
which covers it; for no matter how beautifully a lawn is situated and planted, if it lacks this
one requisite, it ceases to be attractive. To accomplish this, pay great attention to the pre-
paration of the soil; in a large extent of ground it should be ploughed, sub-soiled, and cross-
ploughed; in contracted spaces dug and trenched, the surface properly graded and finely
prepared, taking care to collect every weed or root of a weed that can be found. Sow the
seed in the months of March or April, in the Spring, and September or October in the Fall.
What kind of seed to sow, and where to get it, is the next question, as all that is called lawn
grass seed is by no means the same; for some of those who prepare it are entirely ignorant
of the growth and nature of the various varieties of grasses, and are frequently led into
errors that prove ruinous to the lawn. An error of this kind involves a great loss and dis-
appointment to the owner, and is almost irreparable; therefore, procure your seed from an
experienced and reliable house.
After preparing the ground as directed, sow the seed at the rate of three or jour bushels
to the acre; cover in with a light seed-harrow, or thin branches tied together to serve the
purposes of harrowing, and give the whole a light roll with a field or lawn roller. Our
finest mixed lawn grass, which we prepare, is well known for its superior quality in pro-
ducing a succession of verdure throughout the whole season. Some of the finest lawns on
the Hudson River and about Philadelphia were sown with our best preparation; in order-
ing, it is essential to state the nature of the soil. Mow early, and mow frequently, is the
secret of your after success, which gives strength and stability to the sward. During the
warm Summer months do not cut close, and permit the mown grass to lay on the lawn, as
it will greatly strengthen the roots and prevent the young grass from being burnt out. And
as a top dressing or manuring, never use stable manure, as it always contains seeds of weeds,
but apply fine bone-dust or Button Bone at the rate of 400 to 500 lbs. per acre, or 200 weight
of Peruvian guano, or what is still better, Buist’s Lawn Enricher. An annual top dress-
ing of wood ashes is also of the greatest value.
Use lawn-mowers in preference to the scythe, as it is not only a source of economy, but
a lawn kept trimmed with a machine is always more beautiful than one mown with a scythe,
as the sod becomes more compact, the surface more even, and the grass more luxuriant.
Lawn-mowers have now reached great perfection; we have them of all sizes, some even suf-
ficiently light for ladies use. The most improved machines are the Buist’s, Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia and Imperial.
USE BUIST’S LAWN ENRICHER.
Lawns are greatly improved with a top dressing of Buist’s Lawn Enricher, which
should be applied broadcast in early Spring, as it induces a rapid and luxuriant growth,
as well as a richer color and a more velvety appearance to the grass, about 500 pounds to
the acre is sufficient.
Price, 5-lb. package, 25 cts. ; 10-lb., 40 cts; 25-lb. sack, Sl.OO ; 50-lb. sack, $1.75;
100-lb. sack, $3.00; 200-lb. sack, $5.00; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $40.00.
Tobacco stems are now extensively used for scattering broadcast over the lawn
for the Winter season. They not only act as a protection to the roots, but are rich with
ammonia, and prevent the harboring of moles, mice and insects. Price per bale of about
250 lbs., |2.00; per ton, $6.40; per ton, |11.00.
FOR THE PAST FIFTEEN OR TWENTY YEARS
the vegetable world has been annually startled with surprising Novelties, which from the glowing
descriptions and indorsements, one would virtually expect the old and well known favorites were being
entirely supplanted ; but where are most of these great wonders to-day ? If the whole collection were
to be sifted down, there would scarcely be a dozen of them worthy of any attention. If a Squash has an
extra wart or excrescence visible, it is considered an extraordinary production, and is immediately re-
named and catalogued with glowing description, and endorsed by imaginary growers.
But the public are awakening to this imposition, and while they are just as eager for choice sorts as
heretofore, they want to be as.sured of true merits, which can be obtained only by improving the old
varieties by selection, which may consist of earliness, productiveness, size and flavor, which are the valu-
able acquisitions. Peas, Beans, Cabbage, Beet, Tomato, and many others have been vastly improved in
this manher, and by such continued method the intelligent growers stock must reach that grade of per-
fection that no Novelty— the sport of a season— can ever attain, and certainly such stock is more desirable
than tha trash that is annually sprung like a cyclone upon the public every year.
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I Buist’s Special Grass Seed Mixtures I
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,.FOR...
HAY OR PERMANENT PASTURE.
The demand for our Special Mixtures for hay and permanent pasture is very rapidly in-
creasing. The old custom of seeding down to clover and timothy alone must in a few }^ears
give way, to a very large extent, to the more improved method of mixing or blending the va-
rieties of Grasses to be sown. When we state that the modern preparations will produce
twice as much per acre as timothy and clover, it is no exaggeration. It would therefore be
great folly for the agriculturist not to adopt it, or at least experiment with a trial, to a mod-
erate extent, until he becomes convinced of the great advantage to be derived from it.
In ordering, it is necessary to state the character of soil on which it is to be seeded, that
the proportions of the most desirable varieties can be selected for the purpose.
PREPARATION No, 1. — Sow 3 bushels per acre. Price per bushel of 18 lbs., $3.00.
PREPARATION No. 2. — Sow 3 bushels per acre. Price per bushel of 20 lbs., $3.50.
PREPARATION No. 3. — Sow 3 bushels per acre. Price per bushel of 16 lbs., $2.50.
(No. 3 contains no clover.)
VARIETIES OF GRASS SEEDS.
g@“We clean all our grass seeds by the most improved machinery. They are entirely free
from all weeds and dirt and of the very finest grade.
vk entucky Blue Grass, Fancy
Cleaned {Poa pratensis). — Also known as
June Grass. It is one of the most valuable
varieties for lawn purposes, and as a fine
pasture grass is indispensable. It thrives
in dry soils, and retains its verdure during
the hottest weather; it is the famous Grass
of Kentucky, and is regarded as the most
valuable of all varieties; for lawns, sow 3
to 5 bushels per acre and for pasture from
2 to 3 bushels per acre. Per qt., 15 cts. ;
bush, of 14 lbs., 11.75; 100 lbs., |12.00.
vlt entucky Blue Grass, Buist’s Fancy
Export Seed. This is a selection of
the finest, heaviest, and best matured seed
prepared especially for the export trade ; it
is the grade we use exclusively in our Lawn
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Grass preparations, which are famous for
producing a handsome turf within sixty-
days. Per qt., 20 cts.; bush, of 14 lbs.,
|2.25; 100 lbs., $15.00.
Rhode Island Bent Grass {Ag-rostis
canina). — One of the finest of grasses to
use in lawn preparations. Per qt., 25 cts.;
bush, of 12 lbs., |3.00; 100 lbs., $22.00.
Canadian Blue Grass {Poa compressa).
A celebrated Canadian variety, where it is
grown very extensively for pasture and
hay; it is also known as the Flat Stalked
Meadow Grass. It grows from one to two
feet high, and has a bluish cast. Will
thrive in any soil. Per qt., 15 cts.; bush,
of 14 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., |12,00.
Natural Green Grass {Poa pratensis va-
, riety). — A native grass of luxuriant growth ;
ij it forms 'a heavy sward, but does not retain
its color as well as Blue Grass. Per qt. , 20
cts.; bush, of 14 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $13.00.
Red Top Grass (Agrolis vulgaris). — This
is also known in Pennsylvania as Herds
Grass ; it is one of our most valuable varie-
ties for pasture or for using in lawn prepar-
ations; it luxuriates in moist, rich ground,
but will thrive in any soil, it is extensively
used by our farmers on land which has
been seeded with timothy and clover; it
will outlast either of these varieties. For
lawns sow 3 to 4 bushels per acre; for pas-
ture sow 2 to 3 bushels per acre. Per qt. ,
15 cts.; bush, of 10 lbs., $1.00; sack of 50
lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., $7.50.
Sweet Vernal Grass {Anthoxanthum
odoratum'). — Useful as a mixture with
other grasses on account of its early growth.
It is exceedingly fragrant when cut for
hay. Per lb., 75 cts.; bush, of 10 lbs.,
$7.00; 100 lbs., |65.00.
Orchard Grass {Dactylis Glomerata).—
/One of the most desirable and earliest va-
' rieties of grasses for pastures, sowing in or-
chards or in shady places. It grows rap-
idly, thrives in sandy land, and does not
suffer from close feeding. Per lb., 20 cts. ;
bush, of 14 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., |15.00.
imothy {P/ielam Pmtense). — This is the
most valuable and important variety for
the Middle States, and is used by all farm-
ers for Fall sowing ; it is the finest variety
for hay, and produces heavy crops, but is
not suitable for permanent pasture, as it
runs out quickly. Per lb., 15 cts.; bush,
of 45 lbs., about |2.50 (subject to market
changes).
Tall Meadow Oat Grass {A vena Ela-
tior). — A valuable grass for soiling or per-
manent pasture, of early and luxuriant
growth; also makes splendid hay. Per
lb., 20 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $16.00.
Red Top Grass. Fancy Cleaned.—
This grade of seed is rubbed, is entirely
free from chaff, and is called the Silver
Seed. Per lb., 20 cts.; bush, of 32 lbs.
$5.50; 100 lbs., ^16.50.
Sheep’s Fescue {Festuca Ovinia) is one of
the best varieties for sheep pastures, and is
used in all preparations of grasses in Eng-
land for that purpose; is short and dense in
growth; it is also a valuable variety for
lawn mixtures. Per lb. , 20 cts. ; bush, of
12 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs-, $15.00.
Eng^lish Rye Grass, Perennial Rye
i^Lolium Perenne). — A nutritious perma-
nent grass for meadows and pastures, or for
mixing with other grasses for lawns, or for
permanent pasture mixtures; it thrives in
almost any soil, and yields an early and
abundant crop. Per qt., 15 cts.; bush, of
24 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $8.00.
Italian Rye Grass {Lolium Italicum).—
A valuable European variety, thriving in
any soil, and yielding an early and abund-
ant crop; valuable for permanent pasture
mixtures. Per bush, of 22 lbs., $2.40; 100
lbs., $9.00.
Meadow Foxtail {Alopecuris pratensis).
— One of the best and earliest of pasture
grasses ; thrives best in moist localities and
bears close cropping. Per lb. , 30 cts. ; 10
lbs., $2.90, 100 lbs., $27.50.
Wood Meadow Grass {Poa nemoralis).
— Well adapted for either pastures or pleas-
ure grounds, having a pure, succulent and
nutritive herbage of early growth and thriv-
ing well under trees. Per lb. , 35 cts. ; bush,
of 14 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $30.00.
Creeping' Bent Grass {Agrostis stoloni-
fera). — An excellent variety for lawns,
succeeding well in moist situations; pro-
duces a dwarf, velvety growth. Per lb.,
25 cts.; bush, of 20 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs.,
$22.00.
Rough- Stalked Meadow Grass {Poa
trivialis). — Valuable for pastures and
meadows, particularly on damp soils and
sheltered situations, producing a constant
supply of nutritive herbage, greatly liked
by cattle. Per lb., 35 cts. ; bush, of 14 lbs ,
$4.50; 100 lbs., $30.00.
Yellow Oat Grass {Avena flavescens).—
Good for dry pastures and meadows. Per
lb., 75 cts. ; bush, of 7 lbs., $5.00.
Hard Fescue {Festuca duriuscula). — One
of the finest dwarf-growing grasses, thriv-
ing well in dry situations. Per lb., 25 cts.‘
bush, of 12 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $18.00.
M eado w F es cue, or the English
; Blue ( Festuca pratensis). — A valuable va-
riety for permanent pastures or hay ; it is
very fragrant. Per lb., 20 cts.; bush, of 22
lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $18.00.
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125
Bermuda Grass {Cynodon Dactylon).—
Valuable only in sections where no other
grasses will grow; when once planted it can
never be exterminated, as it comes to stay.
Roots are formed from every joint, and in
two seasons the ground will become com-
pletely netted. Per oz., 25 cts ; 50
cts. ; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs. at 90 cts.; 100 lbs.,
$80.00.
Johnson Grass {Sorghum Halapense). —
Southern fodder plant, growing 30 inches
or more in height; hardy in New Jersey; it
is a rapid growing perennial; on rich soil
it may be cut three or four times in a sea-
son. The best results are obtained by sow-
ing the seed in August or September, at
the rate of 25 to 35 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. ,
15 cts. ; peck., $1.00; bush, of 25 lbs., |2.50.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE.
A FORAGE PLiANT of the greatest value. The sheep and cattle farmers of Great Britain regard
it as an indispensable crop, and so will the American farmer when it becomes better known. Its
cultivation is greatly on the increase in this country on account of its very rapid growth. It attains
a height of three feet, producing 20 to 25 tons of green forage per acre, and makes full growth in ten
weeks from sowing. It also affords fine pasture for sheep, hogs or cattle in four or five weeks. It is
perfectly haMy and can be sown all through the season, and withstands drought. Sow broadcast at
the rate of six lbs. per acre, or in drills two feet apart at the rate of three lbs. per acre. It also make
an excellent Spring Kale for table use. Per lb. 30 cts. ; 10 lbs., SI. 50 ; 50 lbs., S5.00, 100 lbs., S9,
I
Red Clover.
CLOVER SEEDS.
(Prices are subject to market changes.)
BUIST’S RECLEANED RED CLOVER.
(trifolium PRATFNSF.)
We call special attention to the superior qua^^Ty of
Buist’s Recleaned Red Clover Seed, which will be found
superior to the samples generally handled by the trade. Special
prices on application. There is not sufficient care exercised by
the planter or farmer in the selection of this, the most valuable
of all grass seeds. Many sow it without even examining
whether or not it contains more
seeds of weeds than of clover; and
such may frequently wonder where
all the daisies, docks, thistles and
other weeds that infest their farms
spring from. Weeds will always
make their appearance fast enough
without sowing them, and to guard
against this sow no grass seed unless
you examine it either with a sharp
eye or a magnifying glass. No
farmer should ever allow a weed to run to seed on his farm; cut
them down or pull them out; weeds can’t stand such harsh treat-
ment long, and a season or two of this kind of warfare will give
you a clean farm and more money in your pocket. Owners of
farms who lease them out should always select the required grass
seeds themselves, as many tenants are really exceedingly careless
in this important requisite. We know of instances where tenants
on short leases anually purchase and sow the screenings of clover
simply to economize, which is composed of weeds and
imperfect grains of seed; but such economy would very
soon impoverish any farm, and a tenant who exercises
it is certainly a very unprofitable one. Sold at market
price. Samples and prices on application.
CRIMSON OR SCARLET CLOVER.
(TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.)
One of Nature’s greatest fertilizers. By ploughing the
crop under it will make the most barren
farm rich and productive.
The Crimson Clover is a native of Italy, and is the standard food for
stock in that country and also in the southern part of France, where it is cut
green or made into hay. Within the past five years it has become very pop-
ular in certain sections of this country, especially in Virginia and Delaware,
and is gradually becoming disseminated as far as Georgia and the Carolinas,
where it is regarded as an invaluable crop, flourishing there equal to the Red
Clover in the North. It is an annual grass, perfectly hardy in the South,
Crimson Clover, standing their Winters as well as the heat of their Summers. It should be
126 BUIST'S GAKDEN GUIDE.
sown during August, September or October, and will produce a crop in five or six months
after sowing; it also affords an early pasture. After mowing it continues growing until cold
weather. In the North it is becoming a very popular crop; the flowers, which are cone
shape, are produced in dense masses of a beautiful, dazzling scarlet color. The seed has more
the appearance of Millet than Clover. It requires ten to fifteen pounds of seed to the acre.
American-grown seed is, per lb., 15 cts. ; 10 lbs., |1.25; bushel of 60 lbs., $6.00. The im-
Alfalfa, or I^ucerne Clover.
Alsike, or Swedish Clover {Trifo-
lium Hybridum'). — A very valuable va-
riety which resembles the Red Clover in
growth and habit; of very luxuriant
growth, sweet, nutritious, valuable in
preparations for hay and permanent pas-
ture, affords excellent food for bees; it
also thrives well on cold, wet, stiff soils.
Per lb., 25 cts. ; 10 lbs., |2.00; bush, of 60
lbs., $12.00.
White Dutch Clover ( Trifolium Re-
pens).— The best variety for lawns, as it
forms a close herbage and remains green
throughout the season; it also affords
excellent food for bees. The price of
White Clover depends entirely on the
quality and age of the seed. We offer
only the highest grade and of the latest
crop. Per lb., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.25;
100 lbs., 120.00.
Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy
Clover {Hedysarum Onobrychis). — A
valuable Clover for the Middle and
Southern States. In some sections it is
considered indispensable, as it increases
the flow of. milk. The seeds are more
nutritious than oats, and are readily
eaten by fowls, Requires a calcareous
soil. Sow 100 lbs. to the aere. Per lb.,
15 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.00,
ported seed is cheaper, but its vitality is gener-
ally poor.
ALFALFA CLOVER,
OR LUCERNE {Medicago saliva).
The Great Clover of the Pacific Coast.
Over the Pacific routes to California and on
the great ranches of the West the only variety of
Clover that is grown is the Alfalfa, where it is
cultivated to a greater extent than the Red Clo-
ver is in the Middle States; vast fields of it are
always in sight as far as the eye can reach, it fur-
nishes fine pasture and hay for both horses and
cattle ; it is a perennial plant, and when once
properly seeded in a suitable soil, will produce
fine crops for several years. It has a remarkably
strong growth, occasioned by its roots pene-
trating the ground to a great depth, until they
are altogether out of reach of drought; and in
the very driest and most sultry weather, when
every blade of grass droops for want of moist-
ure, Lucerne appears in luxuriant growth; and
for this reason it is very desirable for all tropical
countries. Its cultivation is simple, requiring
no more care and attention than a crop of the
ordinary red clover, excepting the first year in
preparing the soil and seeding. Sow 15 lbs. per
acre. Per lb., 18 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.50; bush, of 60
lbs., $8.00.
Bokhara Clover (Melilolus Alba ) . — A rapid
growing white-flowered sort, excellent for
bee food, for which purpose it should be
largely grown. Per lb., 30 cts. ; 10 lbs., $2.50.
<?r Swedish Clover,
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PERKNNIAIy RYE GRASS. TIMOTHY. SHEEP’S FESCUE.
ORCHARD GRASS.
KENTUCKY BEUE GRASS. RED TOP. ITAEIAN RYE GRASS. MEADOW FESCUE.
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BUIST’S GAEDEN GUIDE.
Jax>an Clover {Lespedeza Striata). — A low-branching Clover
that does well in the South. It thrives on poor land and pro-
duces continual herbage. Not adapted to Northern latitudes,
as it is only half hardy. Per lb. 30 cts. ; 10 lbs., ^i2.50.
MILLET.
The Millet is a very valuable forage crop, and has become
very popular with all planters. The German, or Golden, is de-
cidedly the best variety to grow, producing large crops of fine
grass, ranging in growth from four and a half to six feet high
(according to strength of soil), which can be cut green or made
into hay, and is readily eaten by all kinds of stock. Its yield is
from one and a half to two and a half tons to the acre; it requires
three-fourths of a bushel to sow one acre.
German or Golden, Western grown Per bush of 48 lbs. $1 25
German or Golden, Tennessee grown “ “ 1 45
Common Millet “ “ 1 00
Hungarian Millet “ “ 1 25
Egyptian, Pearl or Cat-Tail, per lb., 15 cts.; per 100 lbs 12 00
SUNDRY SEEDS.
SEED OATS.
Our Oats are selected especially for seed purposes, are always
recleaned by us, and will be found of the very choicest quality and
of the heaviest weight. Our quotations are for the standard
weight of 32 lbs. per bushel.
German or Golden Millet.
Peck. Bush. 10 Bush.
White Welcome $0 40 |0 90
|8 00
White Belgian ,
40
90
8 00
White Russian
40
90
8 00
Lincoln
40
1 00
9 00
Kastman’s Wide-awake...
40
90
8 00
American Triumph
40
90
8 00
White Probstier
40
85
8 00
Surprise
40
90
8 00
Imp. White Clydesdale ...
75
2 25
20 00
Imported Scotch Potato...
75
2 25
20 00
Imported Black Tartarian
75
2 25
20 00
Common Seed Oats
25
65
6 00
BROOM CORN.
Qt.
Peck.
Bush.
Weber’I^^Bj* Evergreen
25 $0 90
|2 50
Improv^lpHrgreen
20
80
2 40
Common Ta;^
15
60
2 25
Common Dwarf
15
60
2 25
FIELD BEANS.
Burlinghame Mediun^s..^..
15
1 00
3 25
White Marrow
15
1 00
3 25
White Navy or Small Pea
Bean
15
1 00
3 25
Red Kidneys
20
1 00
3 50
FIELD OR COW PEAS.
Qt.
Peck.
Bush.
Southern Black-Eye (Whip-^
poorwill)
75 $2 50
Southern Black(Ram’s Horn)
75
2 50
Canada Field
50
1 50
Southern Clay Peas
75
2 75
TARES, OR VETCHES.
Spring Tares
25
1
00
2 75
Winter Tares
25
1
00
2 75
Hairyn Vetch, Vicia Villosa...
25
1
25
4 50
W€WMR-CArNE.
Earfy Amber
20
75
2 75
Early Orange
20
75
2 75
SEED BUCKWHEAT.
Japanese (the best and most
productive)
15
40
1 10
SEED RYE.
New Jersey White
12
35
1 25
Thousand Fold
12
35
1 25
Common
10
30
1 00
Spring
15
60
1 50
RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER.
Mammoth
10
70
2 00
Buist’s Recleaned Bird Seeds.
Feeding Birds with Seeds that are either Dusty, flouldy or Impure, is
Injurious to their Health and Damaging to their Song.
Our Bird Seeds are always recleaned and entirely free froni all dust and dirt, which are so injurious to
birds. They are beautifully put up in attractive cartons, containing one pound each, with a piece of Cuttle
Bone. It is the finest quality of seed, and is regarded by dealers as the best brand in the market. Price, 10
cents each, or three for 25 cts., or we can mail you a pound package, as sample, for 18 cents, or you can order
a ^-pound case for $2,00, which can be sent by express or freight at a trifling cost.
Per 100 lbs. Per lb.
Canary Seed, Sicily $6 00 $ 10
Canary Seed, German 6 00 10
Canary Seed, Spanish 6 00 10
Bird Seed, Mixed... 6 00 10
Hemp Seed, American 6 00 10
Hemp Seed. Russian... 6 00 10
Millet Seed 3 50 10
Per 100 lbs. Pei lb.
Rape Seed, London $10 00 $ 12
Rape Seed, German... 6 00 10
Rice, Unhulled 6 00 10
Maw Seed 14 00 15
Lettuce Seed 20 00 25
Vetches, for Pigeons 6 00 10
Sunflower, for Parrots 6 00 10
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129
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR FLOWER SEEDS.
The very general attention that is being given to the cultivation of Annuals, biennials and Peren-
nials require a few suggestions for the guidance of the inexperienced, who generally bestow any misfortune
that may occur in their vegetating or growing, on the poor seeds and seedsman. We do not pretend to say
that they are always exempt from blame, for we are convinced that there are many seeds sold that are per-
fectly worthless; yet when we hear of a noyice who sowed his Calceolarias in the garden and planted his
Stocks like Peas, we cannot help thinking but that the misfortune more frequently occurs from improper
treatment than from inferior seeds. Care should be taken not to sow before the ground becomes slightly
warm, say during the month of May about Philadelphia. The soil should be well pulverized, and, if possible
turned up before Winter, and on no account work it in wet weather. The strength of the plants and their
ability to produce a profuse bloom, will depend mostly upon the richness of the soil; therefore work into it
thoroughly rotted manure, or, what is better, mould formed from decayed leaves. There are two wavs of
sowing seeds: the one in the border where they are intended to remain; the other in prepared bedi*, irom
which they are transplanted to the Flower Garden. The former plan, although the one most generally
adopted, has many inconveniences; one of the principal of which is, the ground is occupied for a long period
before they arrive at perfection. It would, therefore, be more advisable, if it were possible, to sow all
Annuals in prepared beds, and afterwards transplant to the Flower Borders; but there are some that will
not bear transplanting, but these exceptions are few. There should also be discretion used in their sowing;
for instance, small delicate seeds should merely be sown on the surface, some barely pressed into the soil,
and others fully one-fourth of an inch deep, in most cases, a slight sprinkle of dampened moss will cause
them to vegetate more freely, and prevent the surface soil from becoming baked; but as soon as the plants
appear it should be removed. When the seedlings are up, they should be early, carefully and sutficiently
thinned out to prevent their being injured by crowding, and Avhen a few inches high remove them to the
Flower Borders. Tall-growing varieties, should when necessary, have neat supports, to prevent damage
from wind and rain; this additional care will be amply repaid in the duration and beauty of the plants.
ASTERS.— This beautiful class of Annuals should be sown in pots early in March, and placed in a
close frame or greenhouse near the glass. When the plants attain an inch high, they should be transplant-
ed separately into good, rich soil, and their growth encouraged until the season is sufficiently far advanced
to be in no danger from frost; then prepare your Flower Border by incorporating well-rotted manure and
pulverizing the soil. Select a cloudy day for transplanting them, after which water them thorougly, and
should the following day be warm, shade them from the sun. The Aster will always repay any care be-
stowed on its culture; no flower is equal to its gayety when well-grown. The most approved varieties to
cultivate are the Truffaut’s P^ONv-flowered, the Imbricated Pompone, Dwarf Chrysanthemum.
Dwarf Bouquet and RosE-flowered; to these may be added the New Giant Fmperor, which produces
flowers of the largest size and of the most perfect form.
GERMAN TEN-WEEK STOCK. — This favorite flower is cultivated similar to the Aster. The
three principal rules to observe with these, as with all half-hardy Annuals raised in forcing-houses, or
frames, are: 1. Preservation from insects. 2, No sudden check to their growth by too long or sudden ex-
posure. And 3. A gradual hardening before planting out in genial moist weather. The universally ad-
mired Scarlet Intermediate Stocks, for Spring blooming in the conservatory or greenhouse, should be
sown in the Summer and Autumn months; the flowers are more perfect in form, and bloom more freely
than the common Ten-week variety; in fact, it should be sown in preference to any other variety of its cla.ss,
for either Spring or Summer flowering. The Intermediate White is the next most desirable variety,
possessing the same nature and affording a beautiful contrast in color.
VERBENA — Sow in February or March in light, sandy soil, and place in a spent hot-bed, when the
plants form their second leaf, prick out in pots and replace them in the frames until well established, when
they should be transplanted to the Flower Border. The seed germinates more freely, and the plants grow
more luxuriantly if sown in the open border and thinned out as they require.
PANSY, or HEARTSEASE (Viola tricolor).— For Summer blooming, sow in light soil during Feb-
ruary and March ; place the seed-pans on surface heat in frames or greenhouses; if fine plants are required,
transplant into large seed-pans when the second leaf is formed, or harden off in cool frames for planting out.
Sow also in July and August without heat for the following season, and transplant into open borders of rich
soil.
CARNATIONS — .Sow in early Spring months using light soil; cover quarter of an inch in depth, place
in a cool frame or greenhouse, with ventilation and shade from excess of sun; as the plants progress gradu-
ally expose to open air and plant out in prepared beds or in pots.
CANNAS. — This majestic plant is very popular, especially the dwarf French varieties, their large
glossy leaves and flowers produce a striking effect in the flower garden. Sow from February to March in
light soil; place on heat, and when they form their second leaf, pot each plant singly, keep in moderate heat
130
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
until well established, then transplant out into a warm situation. The more their growth is encouraged the
larger the leaves and earlier the bloom. To cause the seed to germinate more freely, the outer seed coat
should be peeled off.
CLIMBERS for garden decoration should be sown in January, February and March, the earlier the
better; the following are the most desirable varieties for that purpose : Maurandia, the blue, white and
pink; Coboea scandens, Lophospermum, Calempelis, Tropseolum, Thunbergia, Loasa, and for other varieties
see under the head of Climbing Plants. Sow them in small pots or seed-pans, and place near the glass.
ANNUALS are exclusively raised from seed, they attain perfection and last for one season only; they
are divided into three classes — hardy, half-hardy and tender. Hardy Annuals are such as will stand a se-
veie frost, half-hardy are more delicate, and tender Annuals will perish with the slightest frost.
BIENNIALS are those plants that flower the second year from the sowing of the seed, and then perish.
PERENNIALS are herbaceous plants, which die down during the Winter, and spring up and bloom
the following season; they should be covered late in the Fall with well-rotted manure, which should be dug
about the roots in the Spring. Tender Perennials should be dug up and stored away free from frost, and
planted out in early Spring.
VARIETIES OF FLOWER SEEDS.
Varieties of Climbers, Immortelles, Foliage Plants, Ornamental Grasses, and Greenhouse
Seeds, will be found under their respective heads.
PREHIU/MS ON ORDERS FOR FLOWER SEEDS.
Little Gem, or Tom Thumb Sweet Alyssum
For every dollar’s worth ordered
select 25 cts. worth additional,
that is
|1.00 select
$l 25
2.00
2.50
B.OO
3. / 0
4 00
5.00
5.00
6.25
0.00
7.50
7.00
8.75
8.00
10.00
9.00
11.25
10 00
12.50
No Per Packet.
1. ABRONIAUMBELLATA.— Trailing plants
producing clusters of sweet-scented rosy lilac
blossoms, resembling the Verbena, blooming
a long time, effective in beds, rockwork, or
hanging-baskets; peel off the husk before sow-
ing the seed; half-hardy. . , , .5
2. ADONIS ^STIVALIS (Flos Adonis, also
known as Pheasant’s Eye). Handsome foliage
pretty, dark crimson flowers; height 1 ft. .5
AGE RATUM. — Valuable plants for large
beds or borders, and very nseful where cut
flowers are iij demand; in bloom the whole
Summer, also good for Winter blooming in
pots, succeeding in any soil; half-hardy, 1
to 2 ft.
3. Mexicanum — Blue, 1 ft. . . . . .5
4. Mexicanum Albiflorupi. — White; 1 ft. . .5
5 Coelestinum — Light blue 5
6. Fine Mixed Varieties .... .5
AGROSTEMMA CCELI-ROSEA (Rose of
Heaven). — An attractive free-flowering hardy
perennial producing flowers on long slender
stems like a single pink, blooms first season,
7. Mixed ro.se and white; 1 ft. ... 5
8. Coronaria, Rose Campion, — Red . 5
ALONSO A— Free-flowering bedding plants,
continuing in bloom until killed by frost, also
good house-plants, half hardy; 18 in.
9. Finest Mixed — Crimson and Scarlet . . 5
ALYSSUM. — Free-flowering, pretty little
plants for beds edgings, or rockwork, the an-
nual varieties bloom all Summer, also desir-
able for Winter flowering.
10. Bentliami. — White sweet Alyssum, per oz.
25 ct-<^ 5
11. Bentliami, (Compactum Little Gem or Tom
Thumb)— Dwarf, compact and erect, fine for
edging, white; per oz. 50 cts. . . . 5
12. Bentliami (Procumbens) — Carpet of sno\y,
pure white; grows only 2 to 3 in. high and is
a profuse bloomer, per oz. 50 cts. . . 6
13. Saxatile Compactum. — Showy golden yel-
low flowers, hardy perennial; for Spring-bed-
ding and rock work, 1J4 ft. . . .10
No. packet,
’aMARANTH-US.— Are showy blooming
plants with their long racemes of curious flow-
ers; half-hardy. For other varieties, see orna-
mental foliage varieties.
14. Atropurpureus— Is covered with long droop-
ing spikes of purple flowers; 4 ft. . .5
15. Caudatus (Love lies Bleeding).— Long droop-
ing racemes of blood-red flowers; 3 ft.
16. Giganteus.— Large showy crimson flowers
17. ANAG ALLIS.— Dwarf, compact flowering
plants, admirably adapted for ornamental
baskets, rockwork edgings, and small beds;
succeed best in light, rich soil, in a sunny sit-
uation; covered with flowers the whole Sum-
mer; half hardy 6 in.; fine mixed varieties. 5
ANTIRRHINUM (Snap Dragon).— One of
our most showy and useful border plants.
The more recently improved varieties of this
valuable genus are large, finely-shaped flow-
ers of the most brilliant colors, with teauti-
fully marked throats; they succeed in any
good garden-soil, and are very effective in
beds Hardy perennials, blooming the first
year if the seed is sown early; 1 ft.
18. Brilliant.— Bright .scarlet with white throat. 5
19. Fairy Queen.— Golden orange wdth white
throat 10
Fire-fly. — Orange and scarlet with white
throat 5
20. Delila.— Carmine with white throat. . . 5
21. Galathe. — Crimson with white throat, large
flowering. . . . . . . . . 5
22. Papilionaceum.— Blood-red with pure white
throat : . 5
23. Romus.— Violet rose, with pale lip . • 10
24. Choice Mixed. — Finest varieties, . . 5
25. AQUILEGIA (Columbine). — Beautiful gro-
tesque and varied-colored flow^ers, blooming
freely in the Spring; hardy perennials; 2 ft.
Double or single, all colors mixed . • 6
ASTER (Queen Margaret) One of the most
popular and effective of our garden favorites,
producing flowers in profusion in which rich-
ness and variety of colors are combined with
the most perfect and beautiful form. They are
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Flos Adonis. Ageratum Mexicanum.
No. Per Packet,
indispensable in every garden, or pleasure-
ground where an autumnal display is desired,
They delight in a rich, light soil; and in hot,
dry weather should be mulched with rotted
manure, and well watered, which will in-
crease their beauty and duration of flowers.
26. Boltze’s liwarf Bouquet.— A miniature bou-
quet of all colors 10
27. Dwarf Comet.— Finest mixed double . 10
28. Dwarf Comet (Perfection). — Pure white. 10
29. Betieridge’s Prize choice strain of English '
varieties . . . . . .10
30 Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet. — A perfect
bouquet of flowers, mixed colors . . 10
31. G'obe-flowered Pyramidal. — Mixed colors 10
32. Trufaut’s Dwarf-Paeoiiy Perfection. —
Very double, large, and finely-shaped flowers
of various bright, rich colors . . .10
33. German Quilled. — Perfectly double quilled
flowers, of beautiful mixed colors . . 5
34. Cocard eau, or Crown. — Fine flowers, very
double, with white centres, bordered with
many bright, rich colors . . .10
34. Victoria. — Various colors, flowers very
double, as large as the Emperor Aster; habit
pyramidal . . . . .10
35. Chry.santhemum - flowered. — A dwarf,
double, late free-blooming variety; mixed
colors . . . . . . 10
36. Rose -flowered. — A beautiful variety, regu-
larly imbricated; robust habit, with various
colored large brilliant flowers . . 10
37. Giant Emperor.— Flowers of great size,
very double, fine form, brilliant colors, of
robust growth . . . . .10
38. Washington. — Pure white; splendid . 10
39. Paeony Globe.— Finest mixed . , 10
40. IVIigaon. — Half-dwarf; fine mixed - .10
41. Princess Snowball. — Pure white . . 10
42. BALSAM (Lady Slipper'. An old and fav-
orite garden flower, producing its gorgeous
masses of beautiful, brilliant-colored flowers
in the greatest profusion; of easy cultivation;
succeeds in good rich soil, also fine for conser-
vatory decorations; tender,! to 2ft.; mixed
varieties . . . . . .5
43. Camr Ilia-flowered, or Spotted. Very
doubled, perfect in form, and beautiful colors
mixed . . . . . . 5
44. Benary’s Improved. Camellia-flowered . 10
45. Rose-flowered. Superb double flowers,
mixed colors . . . . . . .10
46. Camellia Flora Alba. Pure double white
flowers, fine for bouquets and funeral designs 10
47. BART ONI A AUREA. Golden, very showy;
from California . . . . .5
48. BIDENS ATROSANGUINEA. Rich, dark
crimson, with yellow anthers; beautiful
foliage, free-flowering; tender . . .10
49. BRACHYCOME. (Swan River Daisy). Free-
flowering, dwarf -growing plant, covered dur-
ing the greater part of the Summer with a
profusion of pretty Cineraria-like flowers;
_ suitable for edgings and small beds; half-
hardy; 6 in.; fine mixed . . ,5
No. Per Packet.
50. BROWAEL.IA. Very handsome profuse
blooming plants, covered with rich, striking-
ly beautiful flowers during the Summer and
Autumn months; blooms finely in the Winter,
if sown in August; hardy; 1 ^ ft. Fine
mixed varieties . . , . . .6
CACALIA (Tassel Flower, or Paint Brush).
A neat annual of easy culture, with tassel-
shaped flowers; blooms from July to Septem-
ber; fine for borders; half-hardy, 1 ft.
51. Coccinea. Scarlet ....
52. Aurea. Golden .....
CALANDRINA, Beautiful creeping plants,
adapted to rock work or any hot situation; re-
quire a light, rich soil; mixed varieties; 1 ft.
CALENDULA (Pot Marigold). A profuse
flowering hardy annual, very effective for
beds or mixed borders; 1 ft.
53. Meteor. Large double yellow, striped with
orange .....
54 Orange Giant. Finest double orange
55. Prince of Orange. Dark shade of yellow
56. Sulphur Crown. Double sulphur yellow
57. Pongei, fl. pi. Double white
58. Pluvialis ( Cape Marigold'. White
59. CALLIOPSIS or COREOPSIS. Showy and
useful free-flowering plants; the tall varieties
are very effective in mixed borders, while the
dwarf, from their close, compact habit of
growth, make fine bedding plants; of easy
cultivation. Finest mixed varieties
60. CAMPANULA PYRAMID ALIS. Beauti-
ful and stately hardy perennials; 3 ft.; mixed
blue and white . . . . .
61. Speculum. (Venus’ Looking-Glass). A free-
flowering pretty plant, adapted for beds, rib-
bons, or edgings; hardy annual; 6 in.; rich
blue flowers .....
CANDYTUFT (Iberis). A beautiful and
most useful plant, for growing in beds or
masses; the white varieties are much grown
by florists for bouquets, by frequent sowings
they can be had during the Winter and Sum-
mer, 1 ft.
62. Dunnett’s. Dark crimson
63. White Rocket, or Spiral. Pure white
64. White. Sweet-scented. ....
65. Umbellata. Purple .....
66. Fine Mixed Varieties
CANTERBURY BELL. (Campanula Me-
dium). When well grown are among the most
attractive of border plants; they succeed in
light, rich soil, planted about two feet apart;
also effective when grown in large pots;
hardy perennials; 2 % ft.
67. Singlte Mixed. Blue, white, or mixed, each 5
68. Double Mixed. Blue, white, or mixed, each 5
CARNATION. (Dianthus Caryophyllus) .
The Carnation Pinks are general favorites for
their delicious fragrance and richness of col-
ors. The seed we offer has been imported
from Benary of Prussia, and will produce
splendid double flowers; protect during the
Winter; half-hardy perennials; ft.
69. Fine Double mixed varieties . . 10
dCnoiOiCn Cn cn cn cn Cn
132
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Trufaut’s Dwarf-Pseony Perfection Aster.
No. Per Packet.
70. Marguerite. Fine mixed varieties . . 10
71. Finest Prussian. Mixed, saved from fine
named stage flowers . . . .25
72. Finest French. Rose-leaved; mixed; saved
from splendid named varieties . , 25
73. KemPntant, Perpetual or Tree. Mixed;
saved from choice double flowers. . . 25
Finest double mixed . . . .25
74. C ATCHFL.Y ( Silene Armeria). A free-bloom-
ing plant; for beds, borders, or ribbons;
growing in any garden soil; 1 ft.
Fobel’s Red and White. . . .5
CELOSIA, or COCKSCOMB. Free-bloom-
ing graceful plants, producing spikes of beau-
tiful feathery flowers; grown in pots they are
fine for the greenhouse or conservatory, half-
hardy; 3 ft.
75. Dwarf. Mixed varieties . . .5
76. Cristata. Dark crimson . . .10
77. Empress. Rich crimson; immense combs .10
78. Coccinea. Dark scarlet . . .10
79. Glasgow Prize. Rich dark crimson combs 10
CENTAUREA. A free-blooming Summer
annual, very ornamental.
80. Cyannus. Corn flower or blue bottle . . 5
81. Azurea, Emperor William. Sky Blue . 5
82. Dwarf Victoria. Dark blue . . .5
83. Moschata Sweet Suttan, Blue . . 5
CHRYSANTHEMUM. Showy and effective
garden favorites. Summer flowering border
plants; also good for pot culture; quite distinct
from Indicum, the hardy perennial autumn
flowering varieties
84. Burridgeanum. Crimson, white centre . 5
85. Dunnettii. Double white . . .5
86 Chameleon. Changeable colors . . 10
87. Indicum. Choice mixed, large flowering
double varieties; hardy perennial; 3 ft. . 25
88. Japanese Hybrids. Choicest mixed peren-
nial , . . . . . .25
89. CLARKIA. An old and favorite annual,
growing freely in any garden soil and pro-
ducing attractive-looking flowers; 1 54 ft. Fine
mixed varieties . . . . .5
90. CLEOME GRANDIFLORA. (Spider Plant)
Rose-colored flowers . . . .5
91. CONVOUVUCUS MINOR. (Dwarf Morn-
ing Glory). Showy free-flowering, rich col-
ored handsome plants, producing in beds and
mixed borders, an unusually brilliant effect;
1ft 5
92. COSMOS. This is the most attractive variety
for Autumn flowering and a general favorite
with all; the flowers are white, pink and
crimson shades. Fine mixed varieties . 10
93. CYANUS (Blue Bottle) . Ornamental plants
for shrubberies and borders, useful for cut
flowers; growing in any garden soil; 154 ft.
mixed colors . . . . . .5
No. Per Packet.
94. DAISY (Beilis Perennis). A
favorite plant for beds or pot-
culture; finest double mixed
varieties; half-hardy perenni-
al; 3 in. . . . . 10
95. DAHLIA (Large-flowered).
Half-hardy perennials, bloom-
ing the first year from seed;
protect the roots from frost
during the Winter; saved from
fine double varieties, mixed . 10
96. DATURA. An ornamental
class of plants; in large clumps
and borders of shrubbery they
produce an excellent effect,
flowering the first year from
seed; can be preserved in sand
during the Winter, in a dry
cellar; half-hardy perennials.
Fine mixed varieties . . 5
DELPHINIUM. One of our
most showy and useful plants,
producing splendid spikes of
flowers in profusion; if sown
early they will bloom the first
year from seed; hardy peren-
nials ; 2 ft.
97. Formosum. Spikes of brilli-
ant blue flowers . . 10
98. Coelestinum. Sky blue . 10
99. Elatum (Bee Larkspur). Blue. 10
100. Hybridum, 11. pi. Mixed double . . 10
DLANTHUS (Pinks). A magnificent genus,
embracing some of the most popular flowers
in cultivation, a great variety of colors and
profusion of bloom ; hardy biennials, bloom-
ing the first season from seed ; 1 ft.
101. Cliinensis, 11. pi. (Chinese or Indian Pink).
Mixed double varieties, all colors, per oz., 30c. 5
102. Imperialis (Imperial Pink) . Double, mixed
colors . , . . . . .5
103. Heddewigii (Japan Pink). Colors vary
from the richest velvety crimson to the most
delicate rose ; flowers from two to four inches
in diameter, very showy, per oz., 50 cts. . 5
104. Heddewigii llore-pleno. A double variety
of the original type ; beautiful colors ; mixed,
per oz., 60 cts. . . . . .10
105. Heddewigii diadematus, flore-pleno (Di-
adem Pink). Beautiful flowers, from two to
three inches in diameter, regular and closely
double ; of varied tints of lilac, crimson, purple
and black purple, the outer edges fringed and
nearly white, per oz., 75 cts. . . .10
106. L acini *tus. Remarkable large blossoms of
superb colors, with fringed edges . . 5
107. Laciiiiatus, flore-pleno. Large double
showy flowers, in variety of colors, fringed
edges . . . . . . .10
108. DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Handsome and
highly ornamental, hardy perennial plant, of
stately growth and varied colors ; 3 ft. Purple,
white, yellow, fine mixed varieties . . 5
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). A
profuse flowering and attractive plant for beds
or masses ; 1 ft.
109. Californica. Yellow, with orange centre . 5
1 lO. Maritima (Cross of Malta). Orange spotted 6
111. Fine mixed varieties . . . .5
112 EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA (Snow on the
Mountain). Attractive foliage, veined and 2
feet, margined with white . . .5
113. FEVERFEW (Matricaria) Double white ;
fine bedding plant ; blooms until frost; hardy
perennial : flowers first season ; 1 ft.
GAILLARDIA. Splendid bedding plants,
remarkable for the profusion and brilliancy
of their flowers, continuing in beauty during
the Summer and Autumn; half-hardy; 1J4 ft.
114. Picta. Red, bordered with orange . . 5
115. Picta Lorenziaiia. Fine mixed . 6
116 GEUM COCCINEUM. Scarlet, finefor cutting 5
117. GILIA. Very pretty dwarf plants, early and
free bloomers, valuable for massing and rock-
work; 1ft.; fine mixed varieties and' colors . 5
118. GLADIOLUS. Fine hybrid mixed ; saved
from choice named varieties; half-hardy bulbs 25
GODETIA, Attractive and deserving of cul-
tivation ; profuse flowering plants ; 1 ft.
119. The Bride. Pure white, with a crimson belt 5
120. Fine mixed varieties . . . .5
10
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No. Per Packet.
120. HESPjERIS MATKONAIilS (Sweet Garden
Rocket). Early Spring profuse blooming
plants, growing freely in any soil ; hardy per-
ennials ; 1% ft. White, purple, mixed, each 5
121. HIBISCUS AFKICANUS. Cream color,
brown centre ; 13^ ft. . . . .5
122. Moscliateus. . . . . . 5
123. HOLLYHOCK (Althoea rosea). This splen-
did plant vies with the Dahlia for Summer
decorations, and from its stately growth and
the varied colors of its magnificent spikes of
flowers, may justly claim a place in every gar-
den or pleasure-ground; hardy perennial; 6
ft. Double, yellow pink and white; fine
mixed double .... each 10
121 Allegheny Mammoth. Fringed . . 10
ICE PLANT. (See Mesembryanthemum) . 5
125. IPOMOPSIS ELEGANS (Standing Cy-
press). Fine for conservatory or garden deco-
ration ; produces long spikes of dazzling scar-
let flowers ; half-hardy biennial ; 3 ft. . .5
JACOBCEA (Senecio). A free growing hardy
annual of the easiest culture, producing their
giy colored flowers in great profusion
126. Elegans, fl. pi. Double . . .5
LARKSPUR (Delphinium) Plants possess-
ing almost every requisite for the adornment
of the garden or parterre ; profuse bloomers ;
they all succeed best if sown in the Autumn,
or very early in the Spring.
127. Double Dwarf Rocket (Hyacinth-flower-
ed). Fine mixed varieties; all colors . . 5
128. LINARIA CYMBALLARIA (Kenilworth
Ivy). Small pink flowers; suitable for bask-
ets, vases, pots and rock-work ; tender . 10
129 LINUM GRAND IFLORUM COCCINEUM
(Scarlet-flax). One of the most effective and
showy bedding plants ; brilliant scarlet, crim-
son centre ; tender annual . . . 6
LOBELIA. A very valuable and beautiful
class of mostly dwarf growing plants ; their
delicate drooping habit, and t& profusion of
their charming little blue and white flowers,
render them exceedingly ornamental for
va.ses or hanging baskets, while for border
cultivation they are equally effective ; half-
hardy annuals,
130. Paxtoniana. A beautiful variety, fine habit,
profuse bloom of pure white, with sky-blue
belt; a splendid bedding plant, 3^ ft. . ^
131. Speciosa. One of the most effective varieties
for bedding, ft . . . . .10
132. Crystal Palace Compacta. A beautiful deep
blue, dark foliage, fine for bedding . . 10
133. Gracilis. Light blue, spreading habit 3^ ft, 10
134. For mo sum. Attractive blue . . ,10
135. Emperor William. Beautiful . . 10
136. Fine mixed varieties , . . .10
137. LUNA RIA BIENNIS (Honesty). An inter-
esting Summer blooming plant, suitable for
shrubberies or woodland walks ; a hardy bi-
ennial . . . . . . .5
138. LUPINUS. Ornamental, free-flowering gar-
den plant, with long graceful spikes of rich
and varied colored flowers; 2 ft. Choice mixed
annual varieties . . . . .5
139. LYCHNIS, Handsome plants of easy cul-
ture, for beds and borders; blooms the first
year if planted early ; hardy perennials; fine
mixed varieties . . . . .5
MARIGOLD (Tagetes) A well-known free
flowering plant, with rich and beautiful double
colored flowers ; half-hardy.
140. Large Africau. Tall, double, orange and
yellow mixed , . . . .5
141. Dwarf Frencli. Fine, rich colors ; very
double ; mixed . . , , .5
142. MARVEL OF PERU (Mirabilis Jalapa). A
well-known garden favorite, commonly known
as the Four O’clock; they bloom the first
season from the seed and are treated like an-
nuals. The roots can be pre.served during
the Winter, like Dahlias; half-hardy perenni-
als ; fine mixed colors ; 2 ft. . . .51
MESE.VIBRY ANTHEM UM. Profuse flower-
ing dwarf plants, fine for beds, edgings, rock-
work, baskets or vases ; requiring a warm
sunny situation ; half-hardy, 6 in.
143 Crystallinum (Ice Plant). Flowers white;
grown and prized for its singular icy foliage 6
MIGNONETTE (Reseda odorata) . A well-
known fragrant garden favorite ; if the plants
are thinned out they will grow stronger and
produce larger spikes of flowers ; fine for pot-
culture ; 6 in.
144. Sweet-Scented. The old variety with small
spikes. Per oz., 25cts. , . . .5
145. Large-flowering Pyramidal. Fine large
spikes ; per oz., 25 cts. . . . .5
146. Machet. Finest for pot culture, producing
erect thick spikes of flowers ; per oz., 75 cts. 10
147. Miles Spiral. Dwarf, branching habit ; per
oz., 30 cts. . . . . . .5
148. Parson’s White, Large spikes and very fra-
grant; per oz , 50 cts. . . . .5
MIMULUS (Monkey-flower). Showy flow-
ers,suitable for the greenhouse or moist, shady
situations; half-hardy perennials; blooming
the first year fron> seed.
149. Tigrinus. Finest tigered or spotted ; mixed
colors . . . , . ,5
150. Moschatus (Musk Plant). Fine for hang-
ing-baskets, vases, etc., with a profusion of
small yellow flowers; 6 in. . . .5
MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not), Neat and
beautiful little plants with star-like flowers;
succeeds best in a shad3 situation; for in or
outdoor planting ; half-hardy perennials ;
blooming the first year from seed; 6 in.
151. Alpestris. Bright blue . . . .5
152. Palustris. True Forget-me-not ; blue . . 10
NEMOPHILA (Grove Love). Of neat com-
pact, uniform habit of growth, comprising
varied and beautiful colors; 1 ft.
153 Insignis. Bright blue, with white centre . 5
154. Maculata. White blotched with violet . 5
155. Fine Mixed Varieties . . . .5
NIGELLA (Love in a Mist). A compact-
growing, free-flowering plant, with curious-
looking flowers and seed-pods; of easy culture
growing in any garden soil; 1 ft.
156. Damascena. Light blue, pretty flowers . 6
157. Fine Mixed Varieties . . . ,5
158. CENOTHERA BIEN^NIS (Evening Primrose) 5
PETUNIA. For outdoor decoration, few
plants are equal to it. It commences to flower
early, and continues a mass of bloom the
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DWARF, OR TOn THUMB NASTURTIUflS
FOR BEDDING.
Atrococcineum. Brilliant Scarlet ....
Aurora. Primrose veined pale pink and carmine .
Beauty. Golden orange flamed scarlet
Chamaleoii. Crimson, bronze and yellow
Cloth of Gold. Scarlet flowers with golden foliage
Cceruleuin Koseum. Bluish red . . .
Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur yellow spotted carmine
Cattell’s Dwarf Crimson. Rich crimson scarlet
Empress of India. Dark scarlet, dark foliage . .
Golden King*. Golden yellow, dark foliage
King of Tom Thumbs. Brightest scarlet, dark foliage
King Theodore. Dark maroon, dark foliage
Lady Bird. Orange, spotted with bright scarlet
Pearl. Cream yellow . .
Prince Henry. Cream white, spotted scarlet
liuby King. Rich red, dark foliage ....
Kegaleanum. Purple violet .....
Scheuermanni Coccineum, Orange scarlet
Spotteil King, Orange spotted crimson
Fine Mixed. A Mixture of the Leading Varieties
Buist^s Special Mixture of the Fancy Varieties
Per Pkt.
Per oz.
Per i/lb.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c
60c.
5c.
20c.
6'c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
6c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c.
5c.
20c.
60c,
Per oz.
Per Ulh.
Per lb.
15c.
35c.
11.25
25c.
60c.
1.50
TALL, OR CLiriBINQ NASTURTIUHS.
Coccineum. Bright scarlet
Atropurpureuin, Dark crimson
Dun net’s Orange. Bright orange
Heniispbairicuin. Straw color, rosy blotched .
King Theodore. Dark crimson maroon . . . .
Edward Otto. Lilac brown
Luteum. Light yellow
Pearl. Creamy white
Prince Henry. Yellow marbled bright scarlet .
Scbulzi. Scarlet, dark foliage . . .
Scheuermanni. Straw color splashed crimson, blotched red
Coccineum. Orange scarlet
Tropoeoluin IjObbiauum. Flowers small but colors very
brilliant. Fine mixed
Per pkt.
Per oz.
5c.
20c.
5c.
20c.
5c.
20c.
5c.
20c.
5c.
20c.
5c.
20c
5c.
20c.
5c.
20c.
5c.
20c.
5c.
! 20c.
5c,
20c.
5c.
20c.
5c.
20c.
Per 14'lb.
60c.
6'Jc.
60c.
60c.
60c.
60c.
60c.
60c.
60c.
60c.
60c.
60c.
60c.
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No. Per Packet.
169. T H E T R I MA R D E A U o i*
GIANT PANSY. (Finest mixed. )
This variety is cultivated for the
very large flowers it produces, but
the form and colorings are not of
the most beautiful type, each flow-
er has three large "blotches. . 15
170. THE HIGHLAND PRIZE
PANSY. (Finest mixed). This
seed is from a celebrated grow-
er of Scotland, who has been fam-
ous as an exhibitor for the magni-
flcent strain of Pansies in his col-
lection, which have been awarded
many first-class prizes at the Eng-
ish and Scotch Horticultural shows.
Flowers large, markings and col-
orings are superb. 5 packets for
SI, 00 .25
171. FINE MIXED VARIETIES.
This seed is saved from very good
garden varieties, the flowers are
small in comparison with the fine
sorts,' but the colors are good. 12
packets for $1.00 . . . .10
172. Good Mixed Varieties . 6
PHLOX DRUMMONDII. This
splendid genus of plants is un-
rivaled for richness of color, pro-
fusion of bloom, length of dura-
tion of bloom and general com-
pactness, and whether in clumps
or masses looks equally beautiful.
It is, perhaps, the finest annual
in cultivation, and should occupy
a prominent place in every garden.
The perennial species, which are very hand-
some, require protection during the Winter.
Hardy annuals.
173 Choicest mixed. Scarlet and purple . . 5
174 Coccinea. Brilliant scarlet . . .5
175. Grandifiora. New large flowering . , 5
176. Grandiflora Splendens. New large bright
scarlet, white eye, very beautiful . . 5
PINKS ( See Dianthus) .
177. Carnation. Choicest Prussian hybrid . 25
178. Picotee. Yellow ground, finest Prussian,
saved from stage flowers ... 25
PORTULACA. These brilliant and populrr
hardy annuals are of the easiest culture, luxi -
riating in an exposed, sunny situation, and
producing throughout the Summer their vari-
ous-colored flowers in the greatest profusion.
The double Portulacais one of the most showy
and desirable novelties of recent intrcduction,
and has proved quite constant from seed.
179. Fine single mixed. All colors . , .
180. Choicest double mixed. Saved ficm
double flowers . • • . . . .10
131. POLYANTHUS (Primula Elatior). Showy
early spring-flowering plants, fine for pot or
outdoor culture; finest English varieties; hardy
perennials; 1 ft.; mixed colors . . ‘25
182. Good mixed varieties. All colors . .10
POPPY (Papaver) Showy and easily culti-
vated flowers. Sow early in the Spring; they
will not bear transplanting; 2 ft.
183. Paeony-flowered. Double, mixed colors . 5
184. Danehrog, or Danish Cross. Single scarlet
blotcehd white . . . . .5
185. Mephisto. Single scarlet, black spots . 10
186. Glaucum, The tulip poppy; single dazzling
scarlet . . ■ . . 10
187. PRIMULA VERIS (English Cowslip).
Hardy perennials; 6 in.; mixed colors . . 10
188. SALPIGLOSSIS. Neat and beautiful plants,
with penciled and marbled funnel-shaped
flowers; suitable for pot-culture or the flower-
border, blooming all Summer, half-hardy;
l%it.
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride, or Sweet Sca-
bious'). Plants with beautiful double various-
colored flowers; fine for bouquets.
189. Fine German varieties. Mixed, all colors,
2 ft. . . . . . .5
SCHTZANTHTTS. A splendid class of plants,
combining elegance of growdh with a rich pro-
fusion of flowers: half-hardv; 2 ft.
190. Fine mixed varieties. All colors 5
191. SENECIO or JACOBCEA. Free growing.
Buist’s Prize Pansy.
No. Per Packet,
whole season. Of late years, the striped and
mottled varieties have been much improved;
half-hardy perennials blooming the first year
from the seed.
159. Fine Mixed . . . . .5
160. Splendid Hybrid Varieties. Mixed,all colors 10
161. Blotched and Striped . . . .10
162. Double Large Flowering . . .25
163. Double Fringed . . . .50
PANSY or HEART’SEASE (Viola Tricolor)
This beautiful flower is too well known to
need any description. Seed sown in Spring
should not be allowed to blossom until the
latter end of September. Pick off the buds as
they appear during the Summer months; this
will cause the plants to grow bushy and com-
pact, and will bloom profusely during the late
Autumn and early Spring months. Seed
sown in August and September and kept in a
cold frame through the Winter, and planted
out in Spring, will blo.ssom freely the whole
season. The Seed we offer has been saved
from the most distinct and best-named im-
ported varieties. Hardy perennial.
164. BUIST’S PRIZE PANSY (Fancy Mixedk
This strain of Pansy is of the very finest,
producing large flowers of exquisite beauty of
rare coloring. 5 packets for $1.00 . . .25
165. ENGLISH BRONZE PANSY (Finest mixed)
This seed is from the most famous Pansy
growers of England, and will produce flowers
of every conceivable shade of color with mark-
ing of rich golden bronze, flowers very large.
5 packets for |1.00. . . . .25
166. ODIER, or FIVE-BLOTCHED PANSY.
(Finest mixed). This is a ver5^ beautiful and
distinct strain, flowers of large size, of perfect
form and beautiful colors, each of the five pe-
tals is marked with a large dark blotch. 5
packets for $1.(X) . . . . . 25
167. ENGLISH EXHIBITION PRIZE PANSY.
(Finest mixed), a superb strain of the earl-
iest and finest flowers, with markings and
colorings of rare beauty, this seed is from a
celebrated English grower and saved from his
prize collection. 5 packets for $1.00 . .25
168. EXTRA CHOICE PRUSSIAN PANSY
(Finest mixed). This seed is from a famous
Prussian grower, who makes the cultivation
of the Pansy a specialty; the flowers are very
large and markings of the most beautiful
shades. 5 packets for $1.00 . . .25
136
BUIST’S GARDEN^ GUIDE.
No. Per Packet,
producing gay-colored double
flowers in profusion; mixed col-
ors; 1 ft. . . . .5
192. SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa
pudica). Curious and interesting
plants, pinkish white flowers,
leaves close and droop when
touched; tender; 2 ft. . .5
STOCKS (Mathiola). The Stock
is one of our most important and
well known annuals. For bril-
liancy and diversity of color, for
fine foliage and compact habit,
and for profusion and duration
of bloom, it is unsurpassed, while
as a decorative plant for the
garden, whether for bedding,
massing, edging or ribboning, it
is invaluable.
STOCKS (German Ten Weeks).
These are especially recom-
mended on account of their
long continuance in bloom and
vigorous habit. Flowers very
double; 1% ft.; half-hardy annu-
als.
193. Owarf German Ten- weeks.
Fine mixed, double . _ . 10
194. Earge-flowering. Choice mixed 10
195. Earge-flowered. Dwarf Pyra-
midal. Dwarf bouquet; finest
mixed . . , . .10
STOCKS (Intermediate). The
intermediate Stocks are prized on
account of their flowering late in
Autumn, also, as pot-plants for
early Spring blooming, for which
purpose seeds should be sown in July or August.
196. Scarlet, Wliite, Purple, Mixed. Each .10
197. STOCKS (Brompton and Emperor). The
Emperor or Perpetual-flowering may be treat-
ed in the same manner as the intermediate.
They frequently last several years, if pro-
tected from frost. The Brompton is a biennial,
of branching habit, producing a grand display
when in bloom. Finest mixed . . .10
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus).
A well-known, free-flowering, hardy peren-
nial, producing a splendid effect in beds,mixed
flower and shrubbery borders, 2 ft.
198. Double flowering. Fine mixed colors . 5
199. Hunt’s Auricula - Flowered Perfection.
Choice mixed colors . . . .5
200. TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA. An ac-
quisition to our list of annuals. Of dwarf,
compact, bushy growth, densely covered with
bright, yellow, single flowers, valuable for
borders as well as beds, planted by itself, or
alternated with different colored flowers, 1 ft. 5
VERBENA HYBRIDA. Indispensable pop-
ular bedding plants; beautiful self-colored,
striped and vanegated flowers; half-hardy an-
nuals; can be treated as perennials.
201. Fine mixed varieties. 10
202. VINCA (Madaga.scar Periwinkle). Orna-
mental, free-blooming bedding plants. Green-
house evergreen shrubs, with shining green
foliage, treated as tender annuals; 2 ft.; fine
mixed varieties . . . , .10
203. Rosea. Rose, dark eye. Alba. White,
crimson eye .... each 10
204. Alba Pura. Pure white . . . .10
205. VIOLET (Viola odorata). Well-known
plants for edgings, groups or borders; hardy
perennials; sweet-scented, blue flowers; 6 in. 10
WALLFLOWER (Cheiranthus Cheiri). De-
liciously fragrant flowers, and prized for
bouquets; half-hardy perennials, 2^ ft.
206. Finest German varieties. Mixed double
various colors . . . . .10
207. Fine mixed single . , . .5
208 ZINNIA ELEGANS, FLORE - PLENO.
Very handsome Fall-flowering plants, of great
richness and variety of color. The Double
Zinnia has proved to be a most important ac-
quisition. Its splendid double flowers rival-
ing in beauty, size and form, moderate-sized
Dahlias. Half-hardy annuals. Fine mixed
varieties . . . . . .5
209. Coccinea, fl. pi. Double scarlet , .10
210. Elegans, fl. pi. Extra choice, double; 1% ft. 10
The Highland Prize Pansy.
SEEDS OP CLIMBERS, for Arbors,
Verandahs, Etc.
No. Per Packet.
211. ABOBRA VIRIDIFLORA. Half-hardy, tu-
berous-rooted perennial, fruiting the first year
from seed; with beautiful cut, glossy, dark
green foliage, and small, oval, scarlet fruit . 10
212. ADLUMIACIRRHOSA. (Mountain Fringe. '
A hardy biennial, flowering the first season,
of graceful habit and delicate foliage, clusters
of rosy-lilac flowers; 15 ft. ... 10
213. ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO [Dutchman's
Pipe] . Hardy perennial; ornamental, curious-
shaped flowers . . . . 10
214. BALLOON VINE [Cardiospermum Halicaca-
bum] . Half-hardy, rapid growing plant; flow-
ers white, producing inflated capsules . . 5
215. CLEMATIS FLAMULA [Virgin’s Bower].
Hardy perennial, fine for arbors and veran-
dahs; white, very fragrant . . 10
216. COBOEA SCANDENS. Half-hardy peren-
nial, flowering the first season, with large bell-
shaped purple flowers. In sowing, place the
seeds edgewise and cover with light soil.
Comes up best in a hot-bed; 20 ft. . . 10
217. COCCINIA INDICA. Half-hardy peren-
nial, flowering the first season, if started early,
with beautiful smooth, glossy, ivy-like leaves,
contrasting with the fine, snow-white, bell-
shaped flowers; brilliant carmine fruit . . 10
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR [Morning Glor>’] .
One of the handsomest and most popular an-
nuals in cultivation, growing freely in almos!
any situation.
218. Mixed varieties. All colors . .6
CYPRESS VINE [Ipomoea quamoclit]. A
half-hardy very beautiful, delicate, fern-like
foliage plant, and masses of bright crimson
and white flowers. Plant about the 10th of
May; 15 ft.
219. Crimson or scarlet . . . .6
220. White. Pure white . . . .5
GOURD, ORNAMENTAL [Cucurbita]. A
tender, rapid-growing interesting plant, with
striking foliage and singular fruit.
221. Calabash. The old Dipper Gourd . . 6
222. Hercules’ Club. Club-shaped; 4to5ft.long 5
223. Egg-shaped. Mock orange. Powder
horn ..... each 5
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
137
Large Flowering Sweet Peas.
THEY ARE STILL THE FASHIONABLE SUMMER FLOWER.
There has been no Summer Blooming
Flower that has sprung so rapidly into
popular favor as the deliciously per-
fumed Sweet Pea; for many years it was
almost entirely discarded, but now it is not
only the most highly prized but regarded as
the most fashionable flower of the garden.
It has become very much improved the
past few years by hybridizing, and many of
the rece ntly introduced varieties are great
beauties. They are of the easiest culture,
but the most important requisite to bear in
mind is the earliness of sowing, which should
be very early in Spring, in rich, well pulver-
ized soil, and from five to six inches deep ;
make a trench six inches deep— in this sow
the seed and cover two inches. In the South-
ern States they should be sown in the Fall
or early Winter, As soon as the young
plants make their appearance, continue fill-
ing in two inches of soil at a time, until the
trench is filled ; the plants wdll then become
thoroughly established to withstand warm
weather, and will continue flowering a much
longer period than if sown in the ordinary
way near the surface. Another very impor-
tant feature that must not be overlooked is
the clipping off the flowers as they mature and fade
form their seed pods and then mature and die.
VARIETIES.
Price per pkt., 5 cts. ; 25 pkts., assorted varieties, $1.00; oz., 10 cts.
Per lb. Per lb.
Alice Eckford ; cream-tinted standard
white wings
America; brightest blood-red striped
Apple Blossom ; bright rosy pink
Aurora ; orange salmon
Blanche Burpee; largest pure white
Blanche Ferry ; pink and white
Blushing Beauty ; finest delicate pink
Boreatton ; deep maroon
Butterfly; white edged with lavender
Captain of the Blues ; bright blueish
purple
Captivation; light magenta or claret
Countess of Aberdeen; shaded pink
Countess of Kadnor; pale mauve or
lavender
Caiety; white rose stripe
Gray Friar ; purple white ground
Her Majesty; bright rosy pink
Ignea; intense scarlet
Indigo King; blue and purple ...
Katharine Tracy ; brilliant pink
Eady Beaconsfield ; salmon pink and
yellow
Xady Penzance ; pale rose
Xemon Queen; blush, tinted lemon .
Xittle Dorrit; pink standard white
Large Flowering Sweet Peas.
for if they are allowed to remain they
$0 20
20
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25
25
20
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25
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25
20
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25
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20
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wings 25 70
Lottie Eckford; white, suffused with
lavender blue 25 70
Lovely; soft-shell pink 25 65
Mars ; bright scarlet 25 65
Meteor ; orange salmon 20 60
Miss Hunt; carmine pink 20 60
Monarch ; deep maroon and dark blue 20 50
Mrs. Eckford ; delicate nrimrose 25 70
X lbs. and lbs. as quoted.
Per 34 lb. Per lb
delicate pink., |0 25 $0 65
- 60
white,
, white
Mrs. Gladstone;
Cardinal; bright scarlet
Cupid Dwarf White ; pure
grows only six inches high
Cupid Dwarf Pink; rose pink
wings, six to eight inches high
Dorothy Tennant; deep rosy mauve...
Duchess of Edinburgh; scarlet and
crimson
Duchess of York; white, suffused with
pink
Duke of Clarence; brilliant rosy claret
Eliza Eckford; rosy pink and white ...
Emily Eckford; heliotrope
Emily Henderson; purest white
Empress of India; white and rose
Firefly; brilliant scarlet
Mrs. Jos. Chamberlain ; white striped
pale rose
Mrs. Sankey; white
Orange Prince; oiangepink
Ovid; rosy pink
Prima Donna; lovely shade of soft pink
Primrose; primrose yellow
Princess Beatrice ; carmine rose
Princess Ma.v; light lavender
Princess of Wales; striped mauve on
white ground "...
QueenVicto^ia; primrose shaded purple
Ri.sing Sun; orange rose and carmine
Royal Robe; delicate pink shaded
Royal Rose ; deep rosy pink
Senator ; chocolate striped white
Splendour; rich rose shaded crimson ..
Stanley ; deep maroon
Venus ; salmon buff .shaded ros}”^ pink...
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MIXED VARIETIES OF SWEET PEAS.
Per oz. ^ lb. lb.
Fine Mixed Varieties $0 10 ^15 $0 40
Fine Mixed English Varieties...
Choicest Mixed Varieties
Bulst’s Special Prize Mixture ...
10
20
60
10
20
60
10
25
75
Eckford’s Fine Mixed ..
Eckford’ s New Hybrids
French Beauties .
Mixed New Varieties
Per oz. lb.
lb.
$0 10
$0 20
$0 60
10
20
60
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188
BUrST S GARDEN GUIDE.
No. Per Packet.
GOi\rPHRENA [Globe Atn-
aranthus]. Handsome flow-
ers of various colors, famil-
iarly known as the “ Bache-
lor’s Button;” half-hardy;
2 ft.
235. Alba. Pure white. Purpu-
rea. Rich crimson, each . 5
236. Aurea. Orange. Striata.
Red and white striped, each 6
HELICBLRYSUM. Exceed-
ingly effective choice double
flowers, fine for borders;
succeed in any rich soil; 1 ^ ft.
237. Monstrosunijfl. pi. Earge,
showy flowers, variety of
colors: double . . .10
238. HELIFTERUIM SANFOR-
DI. A very pretty border
plant of dwarf tufted habit,
with neat foliage and large
globular clusters of bright
golden yellow flowers, ten-
der; 9 in. . . . .10
239. RHODANTHE. A deli-
cate and charming half-hardy plant; suc-
ceeds best in a light rich soil and a warm
situation; valuable for pot or border culture;
1 ft.; fine mixed . . . . .6
WAITZIA. Handsome half-hardy plants,
bearing their flowers in clusters; of easy
culture, thriving in any good soil; 1% ft.
240. Aurea. Bright yellow flowers . .10
241. XERANTHIJM. A very showy class of ever-
lastings; 2 ft.; fine mixed varieties . .6
SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL
FOLIAGE PLANTS.
242. ACANTHUS MOEUIS. A stately and beau-
tiful ornamental plant. From the leaf of
Acanthns mollis the capital of the Corinthian
column is derived. Growing freely in any
rich loamy soil. Hardy perennial . . 10
AMARANTHUS. Showy, ornamental
plants; very effective in groups, for the centre
of beds or flower borders, the colors are most
brilliant in dry season on poor soil; half-
hardy.
243. Bicdlor ruber. Foliage scarlet and maroon,
sometimes tipped with yellow; 4 ft. . .6
244. Melancholias ruber. Compact habit, with
striking blood-red foliage; 1J4 ft. . . 5
245. Salicifolius [Fountain Plant] . A pyramidal
plant, branching close to the ground . . 5
246. Tricolor [Joseph’s Coat]. Eeaves red,
yellow and green; a very handsome and
showy plant; 3 ft. . . . . .5
247. Tricolor gigantea. A majestic plant, and
one of the most attractive of the entire class;
4 ft. &
CANNA (Indian vShot). The Cannas are a
stately species of plants, highly ornamental,
producing a very rich and ornamental effect,
by their large, broad, massive foliage, termi-
nated by racemes of crimson, orange, or scar-
let variously-lobed flowers. .Soak the seed in
hot water before planting; take up the roots
before frost and preserve in a warm cellar or
room. The Dwarf French varieties are great
beauties. Half-hardy perennials.
248. Alphonse Bouvier. Rich crimson , . 10
249. Charles Henderson. Bright scarlet . . 10
250. Florence Vaughan. Finest yellow . . 10
251. Madam Crozey. Red and yellow borders . 10
252. Queen Charlotte. Orange scarlet . . 10
253. Fine mixed varieties . . . .5
CENTAURE.4. Half-hardy perennial.s, fine
for bedding, vases, hanging-baskets and pots.
Also used for marginal lines.
254. Candidissima. Splendid silvery-leaved; 1ft. 10
255. Clementei. Robust, free - growing plant;
crowns of beautiful .silver leaves, deeply fring-
ed and cut in lobes; 6 in. . , . .10
CINE KART A (Dusty Miller). Half-hardy
perennials, fine for bedding and ribbon beds;
prized for their beautiful silvery foliage.
256 Mari tima. With yellow flowers . .10
257. Maritima Candidissima. An improvement
on the above . . . . . .10
Imperial Japanese
Morning Glory.
Per packet,
HYACINTH BEAN [Dolichos Eablab].
Tender, rapid-growing free flowering plant,
for covering arbors, trellise.s, etc.
224. Purpu rca. Purple flowers and purple beans 5
225. Alba. Pure white . . . . .5
IPOMCEA [Morning Glory]. This genus
embraces some of the mo.st varied and beau-
tiful flowers in cultivation. For covering old
walls, trellises, arbors or stumps of trees
they are invaluable. Grow no other variety
but the Imperial Japanese; they are great
beauties.
226. Imperial Japanese. Finest mixed . . 5
EATHYRUS [Everlasting Pea]. Showy,
free-flowering, hardy perennial plant, grow-
ing in any common soil; ornamental for
covering old .stumps, fences or walls; 6 ft.
227. Eatifolius. Mixed . . . . .5
228. EOPHOSPERMUM SCANBENS. Half-
hardy ornamental plant, with showy, fox-
glove-like, ro.sy purple flowers, 10 ft, . . 10
MAURANHIA. Half-hardy perennials,
flowering the first season; beautiful, rapid,
slender-growing plants, blooming profusely
until late in the Autumn. Plants should be
.started in the hot- bed or greenhouse; 10 ft.
229. Fine mixed varieties . . . .10
THUNBERGIA. Extremely ornamental,
free-blooming climbers of rapid growth, hand-
some foliage and much admired flowers; good
for greenhouse culture or in warm situations
out of doors. Pot first into sandy loam and
peat; afterward use a good portion of poor
lime rubbish, which will cause masses of
bloom to be thrown up. Tender annuals.
230. Fine mixed varieties . . .5
231. TROP^OEUM, and Tall Flowering Nas-
turtiums [vSee page 134]. Half-hardy, ele-
gant, profuse-flowering plants, for verandahs,
trellises, etc., either in or out doors; 10 ft. . 5
232. Canary bird -flower [Peregrinum] . With
yellow canary-like flowers; very ornamental 5
5EEDS of IMHORTELLES or EV=
ERLASTINQ FLOWERS, for the
Formation of Wreaths and Win-
ter Bouquets.
ACROCEINUM. Charming plants, flower-
ing freely in any good garden .soil ; half-hardy;
1 ft.
233. Roseum. Bright rose. Album. Pure
white ..... each 5
234. AMMOBIUM AEATUM. Showy small
white flowers; 2 ft. . . . . .6
BUIST’S GAKDEN GUIDE.
139
Dwarf French Caiinas.
No. Per Packet.
258. ECHEVERTA3IETALI.ICA. Broad, saucer-
shaped leaves, of a peculiar lilac and metallic
tinge, for the greenhouse or open garden;
tender perennial . . . . .10
259. EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA. Showy,
white and green foliage; 2 ft. . . .5
260. HU.MEA ELEGANS. Half-hardy biennial;
a remarkably handsome decorative plant, pro-
ducing drooping pyramids of ruby-red. grass-
like florets, either for pots or the garden; 8 ft. 10
261. PYRETHRUM FOLIUM AUREUM. (The
Golden Feather). A highly ornamental golden
foliage plant, for ribbon gardening . . 5
RICIXUS. Plants of stately growth and pic-
turesque foliage, combined with brilliant-col-
ored fruit, producing an oriental effect; fine
for lawns and pleasure grounds; half-hardy.
262. Sansjuinens (Obernaanni). Blood red stalks;
scarlet fruit; 3 ft . . . .10
263. Specie's from Phillipines. Dark purple
leaves . . . . . . .10
264. Macrocarpus. Whitish foliage, beautiful;
6 ft 10
265. Elegantissimus . . . .10
266. Gibsoni. Dark red leaves and .stem . . 10
267. Borboniensis Arboreus. Handsome foliage
and noble growth; 15 ft. . . . . 10
268.SOLANUM. Very ornamental fruit-bear-
ing plants, among the most interesting green-
house shrubs: fine for groups on lawns or
single specimens. Half-hardy perennials,
fruiting the fir.«t season frotn seed. Fine
mixed . . . . . .10
269.WIGANDIA CARACSANA. Splendid
ornamental foliage plant, with immense
leaves, 3 feet long by 1J4 feet wide. Seed sown
No. Per Packet,
early in Spring in hot-bed,
will produce fine plants by the
middle of Summer. Half-hardy
perennial; 5 ft. . . .10
270. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. A
hardy perennial plant; requires
several years to attain to per-
fection from seed, with large
clusters of white flowers on tall
stems, 3 ft. . . . .10
SEEDS of GREEN HOUSE
and Hot=House Plants.
271. ABUTILON. Plants of strong
growth and easy cultivation;
free-flowering, with various-
colored, drooping, bell-shaped
flowers; 2 to 6 ft.; mixed vari-
eties . . . . .10
272. ACACIA. A genus of g;reat
elegance and immense variety;
fine ornamental foliage; beauti-
ful racemes of yellow flowers.
Soak the seed in warm water
before sowing; mixed varieties 10
273. AGAPANTHCS UMBEL-
LATUS. (Blue African Lily).
Bulbous-rooted, with evergreen
foliage and large heads of small
blue flowers, blooming in suc-
cession, on stalks 3 feet high . 10
274. AIVIARYLLIS HYBRID A.
Beautiful bulbous-rooted plants,
producing from two to four of
the finest colored crimson, scar-
let and white striped, lily-like
flowers on a stalk 1 ft. high;
mixed varieties . . . 1>
275. A K DESI A CRENULAT A .
An evergreen shrub, with beau-
tiful small red berries, remain-
ing in perfection all Winter . 10
276. AZALEA IXDICA. Beauti-
ful shrubby plants, saved from
a collection of large showy
flowers; 2 to 4 ft.; finest mixed 25
277. BEGONIA HYBRIDA.
Beautiful varieties of Rex,
etc., variegated foliage, choice
mixed .... .25
CALCEOLARIA. Plants in-
valuable for greenhouse or
conservatory decoration, form-
ing in Spring dense masses of their beautiful
pocket-like flowers. Sow in August and Sep-
tember; if large plants are required early, the
former mouth is the best. Directions for sow-
ing, see page 130.
278. Hybrida Grandiflora. Mixed; superb,
large, rich, self-colored flowers; saved from
Benary’s collection of Prussia . . .25
279. Hybrida Tigrina. Spotted or tigered flow-
ers; saved from Benary’s collection of Prussia 25
280. Rugosa (Shrubby). Bedding varieties;
finest mixed colors . . . . .25
CINERARIA. Another greenhouse favorite,
having a range and brightness of color scarce-
ly surpassed. blooming during the Winter and
Spring months. Greenhouse perennials.
281. Hybrida Grandiflora. Splendid mixed va-
rieties, all colors . . . . .25
282. Hybrida Nana. Beautiful dwarf compact
varieties; mixed . . . . .25
283. COLECS. One of the most beautiful of our
variegated foliage plants; mixed varieties . 25
CYCLAMEN. Charming bulbous - rooted
plants, with beautiful foliage; univensal favor-
ites for the greenhouse or parlor and for Win-
ter and Spring blooming; din.
284. Persicnm. Flowers white and pink . . 10
2^. FUCHSIA (Lady’s Ear-drop). Saved from
the finest single and double named varieties;
mixed . . . . . . .25
286 GERANIUM ZONALE. A superb .strain of
the largest and finest varieties; saved from a
choice collection ; mixed . . .10
287. Zonale. New variegated golden and bronzed
foliage; saved from Downie and Laird’s cele-
brated collection of England . . .25
40
BUIST’S GARDEN GDIDE.
Calceolaria Hybrida Grandiflora.
No. Per Packet.
288. Double-Flowering Zonale. Saved from
double flowers . . . . .25
289. Pelargonium. Mixed, from the finest fancy
and spotted varieties; of large flowering sorts 25
290. Odier. Choicest mixed varieties; all with
five petals; blotched . . . .25
291. Vpple- scented . . .10
GLiOXINIA. A choice bulbous-rooted plant,
producing in great profusion its bell-shaped
flowers during the Summer months, of the
richest and most beautiful colors; the bulbs
must be kept warm and dry during theWinter.
292. Fine mixed varieties . . . .25
293. HEIilOTROPIUM. Flowering during the
whole season, and its delightful perfume
makes it a most desirable bouquet flower.
Fine mixed varieties . . . .10
294. LiANTANA. One of the most desirable bed-
ding plants constantly in bloom, and changing
in hue. Seed saved from our fine collection
of named varieties . . . . .10
295. MYESIPHYFFUM ASPARAGOIDES
(Smilax). A beautiful and graceful climber;
none surpassing it for its glossy deep green,
wavy and most delicate foliage. An indis-
pensable plant for vases, baskets or bouquets 10
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA
(Chinese Primrose). A very attractive and
indispensable plant for the greenhouse or
conservatory, flowering very profusely dur-
ing the Winter and Spring months. Our seed
Calceolaria Hybrida Tigrina.
No. Per Packet,
has been saved from Benary’s choicest strains,
and cannot fail to produce flowers of the
finest and most attractive colors.
296. Fimbriata Alba. White fringed . . 25
297. Fimbriata Rubra. Red fringed . . 25
298. Fimbriata Striata. Striped fringed . . 25
299. Fimbriata Kermesina Splendens. Brilli-
ant crimson with yellow eye . . .25
300. Fimbriata Punctata Elegantissima. Vel-
vety crimson edges spotted with white . 25
301. Fimbriata Alba Plena. Double white .50
302. Fimbriata Kermesina Plena. Double
crimson ... . .50
303. PASSIFL.ORA (Passion Flower). Magnifi-
cent ornamental climbers, flowers attractive
and varied, produced in great profusion and
of long duration; choice varieties; mixed . 10
S All VIA (Sage). Favorite ornamental bed-
ding plants, loaded with spikes of scarlet,
white and blue flowers, being produced in
great profusion from July to October; fine
bedding plants.
304. Splendens. Scarlet; 3 ft. . , .10
305. Patens. Deep blue; 3 ft, . . ,10
306. TROP^OLUM LOBBIANUM. These
beautiful climbers bloom freely during the
Winter months in the greenhouse or conserva-
toiw.
307. VERBENA CITRIODORA. Demon
scented Verbena .... 10
DOUBLE TUBEROSES— EXCELSIOR PEARL.
This is the finest of all varieties.
Selected Blooming Bulbs, ranging in size from 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Per dozen, 25 cts. ;
per K)0, |1.50; per 1000, $10.00.
Selected bulbs, ranging in size from 2 to 3j4 inches in diameter. Per dozen, 15 cts.; per
100, $1.00; per 1000, $8.00.
GLADIOLUS BULBS.
Finest Mixed Varieties. Selected bulbs and colors. Per dozen, 40 cts.; per 100, $2.75;
per 1,000, $10.00.
Choice Mixed Varieties. Fine bulbs. Per dozen, 25 cts.; per 100, $1.75; per 1,000, $14.50.
DWARF FRENCH CANNAS.
Finest Named Varieties of the most brilliant colors. Each, 10 cts.; per dozen, $1.00; per
100, $16.00
Fine Mixed Varieties. Each, 6 cts.; per dozen, 60 cts.; per 100, $14.00.
JAPAN LILIES.
Lidium Auratum— Beautiful golden-banded lily. Large bulbs, each 20 cts. ; per doz., $2.00.
Ltdium Lancifodium Speciosum Aebum— Pure white. Large bulbs, each, 20 cts.; per
dozen, $2.00.
Lidtum Lancifoeium Speciosum Rubrum — White shaded rose. Large bulbs, each, 15 cts ;
per dozen, $1.50.
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141
CONDENSED PRICE-LIST
OF
BUISrS GARDEN SEEDS.
For Special Prices for Seeds in Packets See Page 2.
WE MAIL SEEDS POSTAGE PAID.
Seeds in Packets, ounces and quarter pounds are mailed by us free of postage and safe
arrival guaranteed. Half-Pounds, Pounds, Pints and Quarts the Postage must be added to
the prices quoted at the rate of eight cents per pound and sixteen cents per quart.
PEAS.
BEAN3— Green-Podded Bush.
Qt
. Pk.
Bus.
Improved Early Valentine..
25
1 50
5
00
Buist’s Lightning Valentine
30
1 75
6
00
Stringless Green Pod
30
1 75
6
00
Shippers’ Favorite
25
1 50
5
50
Early Mohawk
20
1 25
4
50
Early Yellow Six Weeks...
20
1 25
4
50
Extra Early Refugee
25
1 50
5
00
Early Refugee
25
1 50
5
00
Best of All •
25
1 50
5
00
Early White Valentine
25
1 50
5
50
Early China Red-Eye
20
1 25
4
00
White Kidney
20
1 25
4
00
White Marrow
20
1 00
3
75
Henderson’s Dwarf Lima...
30
1 75
6
50
Burpee’s Dwarf Lima
35
2 00
7
00
BEANS— Yellow-Podded Bush.
Dwarf German Black Wax
30
1 50
5
50
Dwarf Prolific German Wax
30
1 50
5
50
Dwarf Golden Wax
30
1 50
5
50
Improved Golden Wax
30
1 60
5
50
Dwarf Speck’d Kidney Wax
30
1 75
6
00
Dwarf Wax, Bismarck
30
1 75
6
00
Dwarf Crimson Wax
30
1 75
6
00
Perfection Dwarf Wax
30
175
6
00
Dwarf White Wax
30
1 50
5
50
Dwarf Crystal White Wax-.
30
1 50
5
50
Yosemite Dwarf Wax
35
2 00
7
50
BEANS— Pole or Runners.
Large White Lima
30
1 75
6
50
Salem MammotELima
35
2 00-
7
00
Extra Early J ersey Lima . . .
85
2 00
7
00
King of the Garden Lima...
30
2 00
7
00
Ford’s Mammoth Lima
35
2 00
7
00
Dreer’s Improved Lima
35
2 00
7
00
Carolina, or Small Lima
30
2 00
6
50
German, or Black Wax
30
1 75
6
50
Kentucky Wonder
35
2 00
7
00
Southern Prolific
30
1 50
5
50
Southern Crease-Back
30
1 75
6
50
Golden Wax Flageolet
35
2 00
7
00
Early Golden Cluster Wax..
40
2 00
7
00
Lazy Wife’s Pole
35
2 00
7
00
Texas Pole
35
2 00
7
00
Horticultural
30
1 75
6
00
White Dutch Case Knife...
30
1 75
6
00
Scarlet Runners
30
2 00
7
00
Buist’s Early Morning Star
Buist’s Premier Extra Early
Extra Early Sunol
Eureka Extra Early
Philadelphia Extra Early...
Dandy Extra Early
First of All
Nott’s Excelsior
First and Best
Early American Wonder...
Extra Early Gradus
Improved Dan O’Rourke...
McLean’s Little Gem
Alaska, or Blue Wonder
Early Premium Gem
Blue Beauty
Early Washington
Early Frame
Early May
Early Tom Thumb
Laxton’s Alpha
Horsford’s Market Garden
Heroine
McLean’s Advancer
Bliss’s Abundance
Fillbasket
Shropshire Hero
Long Island Mammoth
Champion of England
YorkshireHero
Pride of the Market
Bliss’s Everbearing
Telephone
Improved Stratagems
Evolution
Dwarf Blue Imperial
Duke of Albany
Forty Fold
Eugenie
French Canner
Dwarf White Sugar Marrow
Large White Marrowfat
Royal Dwarf Marrow
Black-Eyed Marrowfat
Dwarf and Tall Sugar
Mammoth Podded Sugar...
Melting Sugar
Qt
Pk.
Bus.
30
1
50
4 75
25
1
25
4 00
25
1
25
4 00
25
1
25
4 00
25
1
00
3 75
25
1
25
4 00
25
1
00
3 75
30
1
75
6 00
25
1
00
3 75
30
1
50
5 50
40
2
75;
10 50
25
1
00
3 50
25
1
25
4 50
25
1
25
4 00
25
1
25
4 50
30
1
50
5 00
20
1
00
3 50
20
1
00
3 50
20
1
00
3 50
30
1
50
5 50
30
1
25
4 50
25
1
25
4 50
25
1
50
5 50
25
1
25
4 50
25
1
25
4 50
30
1
50
5 00
30
1
50
5 00
30
1
50
5 00
25
1
25
4 00
25
1
25
4 50
30
1
75
6 00
25
1
25
4 75
25
1
25
4 50
30
1
50
5 00
30
1
50
5 00
20
1
00
3 50
35
1
50
5 50
25
1
25
4 00
30
1
50
5 50
20
1
00
3 50
25
1
00
2 75
20
75
2 50
25
1
00
3 00
20
75
2 50
35
2
00
7 00
35
2
00
7 00
35
2
00
7 00
Don’t Overlook Planting BUIST’S DIGHTNING VADENTINE and
STRINGDESS green-pod snap-short beans, as they are the
Cream of the Green.Podded Varieties
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BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
ARTICHOKE.
Oz.
Mlb. lb.
Green Globe
35
1 00
3 50
ASPARAGUS.
Conover’s Colossal
10
15
50
Barr’s Mammoth
10
20
60
The Palmetto
10
25
75
BEET — Turnip-Rooted Varieties.
Extra Early Bassano
10
20
50
Buist’s Extra Early Turnip..
15
40
1 25
Ex. Early Egyptian Turnip
10
20
50
Buist’s Ex. Early Egyptian
15
25
75
Early Eclipse Turnip
10
20
50
Lentz’s Early Red Turnip...
10
20
50
Bastian’s Early Red Turnip
10
20
50
Early Dark Blood Turnip...
10
20
50
Shull’s Model
15
40
1 25
Philadelphia Red Turnip...
10
20
50
Edmand’s Blood Turnip
10
20
50
Dewing’s Red Turnip
10
20
50
Early Othello Blood Turnip
15
40
1 25
Swiss Chard
10
20
50
BEET— lyong Varieties.
Buist’s Scarlet Perfection,
10
25
75
Bastian’s Half-Long Blood..
10
20
50
Long Blood Red
10
20
50
Buist’s Long Blood
15
30
1 00
BEET — Stock-Feeding Varieties.
Special prices
see Page 44.
White French Sugar
10
15
35
Long Red Mangel
10
15
35
Orange Globe Mangel..
10
15
35
Buist’s Mam. L. Red Mang’l
10
15
40
Champ’n Yel. Globe Mang’l
10
15
40
Champion L’ng Red Mang’l
10
15
40
Buist’s Gold’n Gl’be Mang’l
10
15
40
Golden Tankard Mangel
10
15
40
Chirk Castle Mangel
15
25
75
BORECOLE —See Kale.
BROCOLI.
Early Purple Cape
35
1 00
3 50
Early Walcheren
50
150
5 50
Granges White
50
150
5 50
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
20
50
150
CABBAGE— Earliest Varieties.
Buist’s Jersey Wakefield...
30
1 00
3 CO
Early Jersey Wakefield
20
60
2 00
Charleston, Large Wake’ld
25
75
2 50
Buist’s Earliest
25
75
2 00
Extra Early Express
20
60
2 00
Earliest Etampes
20
60
2 00
Early Winnigstadt
20
50
1 75
Early Prussian Winnigstadt
30
75
2 50
Buist’s Early Dwarf York
20
50
1 75
Buist’s Early Large York...
20
50
1 75
CABBAGE— Karly Varieties. qz. ^ lb. lb.
Allhead Early 25 75 2 50
Henderson’s Early Summer 25 75 2 00
Henderson’s Succession 25 75 2 50
Buist’s Early Drumhead... 30 1 00 3 00
Buist’s Early Flat Dutch... 30 1 00 3 00
The Vandergaw 25 75 2 00
All Seasons 25 75 2 00
Bottler’s Imp. Brunswick... 20 60 2 00
Buist’s Florida Header 30 1 00 3 00
Green Glazed 25 60 2 00
Buist’s Brunswick Drumh’d 30 1 00 3 00
CABBAGE— Kate Varieties,
Buist’s Imp. Late Drumhead 30 1 00 3 00
Buist’s Imp. Eate Flat Dutch 30 1 00 3 00
Premium Late Drumhead... 20 60 2 00
Premium Fate Flat Dutch 20 60 2 00
Danish Ball-Head 30 75 2 75
Autumn King 30 75 2 50
Large Surehead 20 60 2 00
Louisville Drumhead 20 60 2 00
Stone Mason Drumhead... 20 60 2 00
Marblehead Mammoth 20 60 2 00
North Carolina Buncombe 20 60 2 00
Red Dutch 20 50 1 75
Mammoth Red Rock 25 75 2 50
Blood Red Berlin 30 1 00 3 00
Blood Red Erfurt 25 75 2 50
CABBAGE, SAVOY.
Green Curled Savoy 20 60 2 00
Green Globe Savoy 20 60 2 00
Large Drumhead Savoy... 20 60 2 00
Perfection Drumhead Savoy 20 60 2 00
CARROT.
Early French Forcing 10 30 1 00
Early Scarlet Horn 10 25 75
Guerande, or Oxheart. 10 25 75
Buist’s Half-Long Scarlet... 10 25 75
Half-Long Chantenay 10 25 75
Danver’s Half-Long Scarlet 10 25 75
St. Vallery Half-L’ng Scarl’t 10 25 75
Half-Long Scarlet, Blunt R. 10 25 75
Half-Long Nantes 10 25 75
Half-Long Scarlet Carentan 10 25 75
Buist’s Long Orange 15 35 1 00
Long Orange 10 ^ 20 60
CAULIFLOWER.
Early Snowball 2 50 8 00 25 00
Mount Blanc 2 50 8 00 25 00
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt.. 2 50 8 00 25 00
Algiers 75 2 25 8 00
Early Dwarf White Erfurt.. 1 50 5 00 18 00
Extra Early Paris 75 2 00 7 50
Half Early Paris 75 2 00 7 50
Le Normand Short Stem... 60 2 00 7 00
Veitch’s Autumn Giant 50 1 75 6 00
Early Walcheren 50 1 75 6 00
For every Dollar’s Worth you Purchase in Packets, Ounces or Quarter-
Pounds, you can select to the value of One Dollar and Twenty-five cents*
See Page 2.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
143
Oz. ^Ib. lb. j
Large White Solid 20 60 2 00
Buist’s Large White Solid . 30 75 2 50
Golden Dwarf 25 75 2 50
White Plume 25 75 2 50
Golden Self-Blanching 40 1 25 4 00
Boston Market 25 75 2 50
Giant White Pascal 25 75 2 50
Dwarf Golden Heart 20 60 2 00
Sandringham Dwarf White 25 60 2 00
Pink Plume.. 25 75 2 50
Winter Queen 30 -75 2 50
Perfection Heartw^ell 25 60 2 00
Buist’s Golden Market 40 1 00 3 00
Celeriac 20 50 1 50
COLLARDS.
Georgia (Selected) 20 40 1 00
Buist’s Cabbage 25 50 1 50
Southern Creole 20 40 1 00
Carolina 20 40 1 00
CORN SALAD. 10 20 CO
CORN— Garden Varieties. gt. pk. Bus.
Early Red Cob Cory 20 1 00 3 00
Early White Cob Cory 20 1 00 3 00
Crosby’s Early 20 1 00 3 00
Early Minnesota 20 1 00 3 00
Early Concord 20 1 00 3 00
New England Eight-Row 20 1 00 3 00
Early Narragansett 20 1 00 3 00
Early Marblehead 20 1 00 3 00
Stabler’s Extra Early 20 1 00 3 00
Early Egyptian Sugar 20 1 00 3 00
Mammoth Sugar 20 1 00 3 00
Hickok’s Sugar 20 1 00 3 00
Roslyn Hybrid 20 1 00 3 00
Stowell’s Evergreen Sugar.. 20 1 00 3 00
Shoe Peg Sugar 20 1 00 3 00
Country Gentleman 20 1 00 3 00
Early Black Mexican 25 1 00 3 50
Early Triumph 20 1 00 3 00
Perry’s Hybrid 20 1 00 3 00
Potter’s Excelsior 20 1 00 3 00
Adam’s Extra Early 20 75 2 50
Adam’s Early..... 20 75 2 50
Perkin’s Early Market 20 1 CO 3 00
CORN — Field Varieties.
Buist’s Golden Dent.
Buist’s Southern Sno\
Improved Early Leam
Early Golden Beauty.
White Cap Y ellow Dent . . . .
White Hickory King
Improved White Flint
Large Maryland White ....
Early Penna. Eight-Row.
Special prices,
see pages 63
to
65.
50
1
50
:e 20
60
2
00
.. 15
50
1
50
.. 15
50
1
50
.. 15
50
1
50
L.. 15
60
1
60
.. 15
50
1
50
60
1
75
.. 15
50
1
75
.. 15
50
1
75
.. 15
50
1
50
.. 15
50
1
75
50
1
50
CORN, ^Continued. gt. pk. Bus.
Blount’s White Prolific 15 50 1 75
Mammoth White Surprise.. 15 50 1 75
Mastodon Dent 15 50 1 50
CRESS,orPepper Grass, oz. i^ib. ib.
Curled 10 20 50
Water 40 1 00 3 50
CUCUriBER.
Early White spine 10 20 60
Arlington Early White Spine 10 20 60
Buist’s Perfection W. Spine 15 30 1 (’0
Evergreen White Spine 10 25 *70
Hill’s Forcing White Spine 10 25 70
Early Frame 10 25 60
Early Cluster 10 25 60
Everbearing 10 25 70
Giant Pera 10 25 60
Nichol’s Medium Green 10 25 60
London Long Green 10 25 70
Buist’s Long Green 15 40 1 25
Early Russian 10 25 60
Early Short Green 10 25 60
Long Prickly 10 25 60
Chicago Pickle.... 10 25 60
Jersey Pickle 10 2i 60
Tailby’s Hybrid 10 25 75
Long Green Turkey 15 30 1 00
Boston Pickling 10 25 60
Gherkin, or Burr 15 30 1 00
EGG-PLANT.
Large New York Purple 40 1 00 3 50
Buist’s Thornl’s Large Pur. 40 1 25 4 00
ENDIVE.
Green Curled 7... 20 60 2 00
White Curled 20 60 2 00
Broad Leaved 20 60 2 00
Moss Curled - 25 60 2 00
GOURDS.
White Nest Egg 25 75 2 50
Sugar Trough 20 60 2 00
Luffa, or Dish Cloth 40 1 00 3 00
Dipper 20 60 2 00
KALE.
Green Curled Scotch 10 25 75
Dwarf German Greens 10 25 75
Dwarf Curled Erfurt 20 50 1 50
Curled Siberian 10 25 70
Curled Intermediate 15 40 1 00
Curled Mosbach 15 40 1 25
Dwarf Curled Berlin 20 50 1 50
KOHL RABl.
Large Green or White 20 50 P50
Early White Vienna 20 60 2 00
Short-Leaved White Vienna 30 75 2 50
Early Purple Vienna 25 75 2 50
The Queen 35 1 00 3 00
If you purchase your seed in Packets, we sell the Small Si^e, at
25 Packets for $1.00, 50 Packets for $1.88, 100 Packets for $3.50.
We mail them free and guarantee their safe delivery.
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BUIST^S GARDEN GUIDE.
LEEK.
Oz.
. lb.
Large London Flag
15
40
1 25
Buist’s Mammoth
25
75
2 00
Large Musselburgh
20
60
1 50
Monstrous Carentan
25
60
1 50
Large Rouen
20
60
1 50
LETTUCE.
Buist’s Perf’n White Forc’g
25
75
2 00
Early Cabbage or Butter ....
15
30
1 00
Early Dutch Butter
20
40
1 25
Arlington Tennisball
20
50
1 50
Early Boston Market
15
35
1 25
Big Boston
20
50
1 50
New York Cabbage
20
50
1 50
Yellow Market
30
60
2 00
Denver Market
15
40
1 25
Philadelphia Market
20
50
1 50
Improved Early Hanson
15
40
1 25
Curled Simpson (black-seed )
15
40
1 00
Grand Rapids Forcing
15
40
1 25
Early Curled Simpson
15
40
1 00
Early Curled Silesia
15
40
1 00
Early Prize Head
15
40
1 00
Sensation
25
75
2 00
San Francisco Passion
20
40
1 25
The Deacon
20
40
1 25
Improved Royal Cabbage...
15
40
1 25
Salamander
15
40
1 25
Trocadero
20
40
1 25
Perpignan
20
40
1 25
Oak Leaved
15
40
1 25
Paris White Cos ( Romaine )
20
50
1 25
Stubborn Head
20
50
1 50
Earl}' Butter-Cup
20
40
1 50
Silver Ball
20
40
1 25
Drumhead Cabbage
15
30
1 00
Brown Dutch
15
30
1 00
MELON — Cantaloupe.
Extra Early Hackensack...
10
25
75
Netted Green Citron
10
25
75
Netted Nutmeg
10
25
65
Rocky Ford
10
25
75
Pine Apple
10
25
65
Skillnian’s Netted Citron...
10
25
70
Long Island Beauty
10
25
70
Emerald Gem
10
2i
70
Champion Market
10
25
75
Early Jenny Lind
10
25
70
Improved Jenny Lind
10
25
75
Paul Rose or Petoskey
15
30
1 00
Golden Jenny
10
25
75
Montreal Nutmeg
10
25
75
Chicago Market
10
25
75
New Orleans Market
15
50
1 50
Acme, or Baltimore Citron..
10
25
75
Large Hackensack
10
25
75
banquet
10
30
1 00
Miller’s Cream, or Osage...
10
25
75
Perfected Delmonico
15
30
1 00
Montreal Market
10
25
75
Washington Market
15
50
1 50
MELON — Cant Contin.
Oz.
141b. lb.
Persian, or Casaba
10
25
75
The Waldorf
10
30
1 00
Bay View
10
25
75
Newport
MELON— Water.
15
30
1 00
Dixie
10
20
60
Florida Favorite
10
20
60
Augusta Rattlesnake
10
20
60
Duke Jones
10
20
60
Sweet-Heart
10
20
60
Mammoth Iron-Clad
10
20
60
Kleckley Sweets
10
30
75
Kolb Gem (Selected)
10
20
50
Jordan’s Gray Monarch
10
25
75
Mountain Sweet
10
20
60
Blue Gem
10
20
60
Seminole
10
20
60
Ice Cream (White Seeded)
10
20
60
Ice Cream (Gray Seeded)..
10
20
60
Phiney’s Early
10
20
60
Pride of Georgia
10
20
60
Light Icing, or Ice Rind...
10
20
60
Dark Icing
10
20
60
Premium Triumph
10
30
1 00
Cuban Queen
10
20
60
Green Preserving Citron
10
25
75
MUSHROOM SPAWN.
See pages 81-82.
MUSTARD.
Mammoth Southern Curled
10
25
75
Mammoth Ostrich Plume...
15
30
1 00
Chinese
10
25
75
Southern Creole
10
25
75
White London
5
10
30
Black or Brown
5
10
30
NASTURTIUn, or Indian Cress.
Tall Yellow (for pickling)..
15
30
1 00
Dwarf Tom Thumb
20
35
1 2.5
OKRA, or Gumbo.
Buist’s Dwarf Prolific
10
25
75
Tall, or Long Green
10
20
60
•y
Perkin’s Mammoth Podded
10
25
75
White Velvet
10
20
60
ON ION, For 5 and 10 lb. lots see prices, Page 84
1
1
Buist’s Yel. Globe Danvers
15
35
1 25
Large Red Wethersfield
15
35
1 25
m
Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg
15
35
1 25
1
White, or Silver Skin
25
75
2 50
Southport Yellow Globe...
25
50
1 50
Southport Red Globe
25
50
1 50
k
Southport White Globe
25
60
2 00
Australian Brown
20
50
150
Extra Early Red
20
40
1 50
Improved Red Bermuda
25
75
2 50
White Bermuda
25
85
3 00
Wholesale Prices to Market Gardeners^ and all other Large Purchasers of Seeds. ^
If you purchase Seeds largely, or grow vegetables for market, send for our Market
Gardeners’ Quarterly which gives our wholesale prices to which you are entitled.
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‘ONION— Italian Varieties.
Oz.
, lb.
Mammoth Red Victoria
20
40
1 50
Mammoth White Victoria...
20
50
2 00
White Italian Tripoli
20
50
1 75
Giant Yellow Rocca
15
40
1 50
Great Yellow Prizetaker
20
50
1 75
Giant Red Rocca
15
40
1 50
Extra Early White Pearl...
25
75
2 25
Extra Early White Queen...
25
75
2 25
Silver White Etna
25
75
2 25
Early White Barletta
25
75
2 25
Mammoth Silver King
, 20
60
2 00
ONION SETS.
Pt.
Pk.
Bus.
Yellow Onion Sets
15
100
3 00
Dark Red Onion Sets
15
1 00
3 00
White Onion Sets
25
1 25
4 00
White Pearl Onion Sets
25
150
5 00
PARSLEY.
Oz.
i^lb.
lb.
Double Curled
10
20
75
Buist ’ s Garnishing
15
30
100
Champion Moss Curled
10
25
75
Dw^f Perpetual
10
25
75
Fern-Leaved
10
25
90
Plain, or Single
10
20
60
PARSNIP,
Sugar, or Hollow Crown...
10
25
60
Student
10
25
60
PEPPER.
Bell, or Bull Nose
- 25
60
2 00
Large Sweet
25
60
2 00
Ruby King
25
75
2 50
Golden Dawn
25
75
2 50
Spanish Monstrous
25
75
2 50
Squash, or Tomato
25
75
2 50
Long Red Cayenne
25
75
2 50
Red Cherry
25
75
2 50
Procopp’s Giant.
30
1 00
3 50
Elephant’s Trunk
30
1 00
3 00
Small Red Chili
25
75
2 50
Celestial
25
75
2 50
POTATOES. For Prices see pages 99 to 102.
PUMPKIN.
Mammoth Cashaw
10
25
80
Green Striped Cashaw
10
20
65 !
Cashaw, or Crook Neck
10
20
65’
Large Cheese
10
20
50
Mammoth King
20
40
1 25
Connecticut Field
10
20
40
Tennessee Sweet Potato
10
25
70
Jonathan
10
20
60
Sugar, or Nantucket
10
25
75
Mammoth Field
15
25
75
Quaker Pie
10
25
75
Mammoth Etamps
20
40
1 25
RADISH.
Buist’s Sel. Long Scarlet...
15
25
75
Early Long Scar. Short Top
10
20
50
Long Brightest Scarlet
10
25
75
Cincinnati Market
10
25
75
Early Scarlet Turnip
10
20
50
Early Deep Scarlet Turnip.
10
20
60 i
RADISH. — Continued.
Oz. i<lb. lb.
Buist’s Karliest Scar. Button 10 25 75
Non Plus Ultra 10 25 75
Lightning Scarlet Forcing.. 10 25 75
Early Erfurt Scarlet Turnip 10 25 75
Earliest Carmine Olive 10 25 75
Early Scarlet Globe 10 25 75
Prussian Scarlet Globe 15 30 1 00
Scarlet Turnip (White Tip) 10 20 60
Scarlet French Breakfast... 10 20 60
Early Scarlet Olive-Shaped 10 20 60
Early Half-Long Scarlet ... 10 20 60
Wood’s Early Frame 10 20 50
Rosy Gem (White Tipped) 10 25 75
Leafless Scarlet Forcing... 20 50 1 50
Early Short White Forcing 10 25 75
Early White Turnip 10 20 50
Early White Box 10 20 60
White Delicacy 10 30 1 00
White Italian Summer 10 25 , 75
Improved Chartier 10 20 60
Buist’s Yellow Summer 10 25 75
White Summer Turnip 10 20 60
Yellow Summer Turnip 10 20 60
White Summer Strasburg... 10 20 60
Long White Vienna 10 20 60
Buist’s Early Long White... 15 30 1 00
Celestial, or White Chinese 10 25 75
Round Black Spanish 10 20 60
Chinese Rose. 10 20 65
RHUBARB. 20 50 1 75
5ALSIFY, or Oyster Plant.
American Long White 15 50 1 25
Mammoth Sandwich Isl’nd 15 50 1 50
Buist’s Mammoth 25 75 2 00
SPINACH. Special Prices, Page 109.
Buist’s Perfection Curled .. 10 15 40
American Curled Savoy 10 15 40
Bloomsdale Curled 10 15 40
Norfolk Savoy-Leaved 10 15 40
Round Savoy 10 20 40
Broad-Leaved Flanders 10 15 40
Monstrous Viroflay 10 20 40
Enkhuizen Long Standing 10 15 40
Victoria 10 15 40
Prickly Seeded 10 20 40
SQUASH.
Early White Bush 10 20 60
Extra Early White Bush... 10 25 75
Mammoth White Bush 10 20 60
Yellow Sum. Crook-Neck.. 10 20 60
Giant Yel. Sum. Crook-Neck 10 20 60
Golden Custard Bush 15 30 70
Boston Marrow 10 20 50
Buist’s Improved Marrow... 20 30 1 00
Chicago Warted Hubbard... 10 25 75
Hubbard 10 20 60
Butman 10 20 60
Marblehead 10 20 60
English Vegetable Marrow 15 30 90
Fordhook 15 30 1 00
Mammoth Chili 15 30 1 00
White Pineapple 10 20 60
Prolific Orange Marrow 10 20 60
146
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE
TOMATO. oz, %ib. lb.
Buist’s Beauty 40 1 00 3 50
Buist’s Belle 50 1 25 4 00
Buist’s Majestic Packets only at 25 cts.
Buist’s Selected Trophy 25 75 2 50
Buist’s Selected Paragon .... 25 60 2 00
Buist’s Selected Acme ........ 35 60 2 00
Livingstone’s Perfection 20 60 2 00
Livingstone’s Beauty 25 65 2 25
Livingstone’s Stone 25 75 2 50
Matchless 30 1 00 3 00
Ponderosa 35 1 25 4 00
Atlantic Prize 25 75 2 50
Early Smooth Red 20 60 2 00
Essex Hybrid 25 60 2 00
Golden Trophy 25 75 2 50
Red Pear-Shaped "25 75 2 50
Yellow Plum-Shaped 30 75 2 50
Dwarf Champion 25 75 2 50
TURNIP~^^^t^ Varieties.
Red or Pur. Top (Strap-L.) 10 20
Early White Flat Dutch 10 20
Early Red Top Globe 10 20
Buist’s Mammoth Purple
Top Globe 10 20
Early Red Top Milan 10 25
Special Prices,
Page 117.
50
50
50
60
75
TURNIP_-^hite var.— Contin.
Oz.
5^lb.
lb_
Large White Globe
10
20
50
Large White Norfolk
10
20
50
Pomeranean White Globe ...
10
20
50
Snow White Globe
10
20
50
Early White Egg
10
20
60
Large Cow Horn
10
20
60
Sweet German
10
20
60
Seven Top (for Greens)
10
20
50
Southern Prize
10
20
60
TURNIP — Yellow Varieties.
Purple T. Yellow Aberdeen
10
20
50
Yellow Stone
10
20
'60
Golden Ball
10
20
60
Amber Globe...
10
20
50
Yellow Globe
10
20
50
TURNIP, RUTA BAGA, or Swedish.
American Yellow Ruta Baga
Purple T. Yellow Ruta Baga
Buist’s Imp. Yel. Ruta Baga
Elephant Swede
Sutton’s Champion Swede...
Large White, or Russian
Imperial Swede
10
20
50
10
20
50
10
20
60
10
20
60
10
20
50
10
20
50
10
20
50
THE MOST VALUABLE IMPLEMENTS FOR THE GARDEN
The “PLANET JR.” Implements are Popular Everywhere and are the Best Made.
“PLANET JR.’' No. 11
Double Wheel Hoe,
Cultivator, Rake
and Plow
Price, $8.50
“ Planet Jr.” No. 11 Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator,
Rake and Plow combined. This Wheel Hoe is a fa-
mous labor-saver. It will do a variety of work that
is almost incredible, and it is changed and adjusted
with marvelous ease and quickness. The blades are
of tempered and polished steel. Price, |8.50.
y Planet Jr.” No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe is identical
with No. 11, but does not have the rakes and the pair
of short hoes. Price, $6.50.
“ Planet Jr.” No. 13 Double Wheel Hoe is the No.
11 with 6-inch hoes only ; this pair of tools being most
generally useful at all seasons. Any or all of the No,
11 tools may be added at any time, and are sure to fit.
Price, $4.50.
“ Planet .Tr.” No, 15 Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator,
Rake and Plow combined. Price, $6.50.
“ Planet Jr.” No 16. Single Wheel Hoe, is identical
with No. 15, excepting that it has fewer tools. It has
a plow, two hoes, three cultivator teeth, two rakes
and leaf lifter. Price, $5.50.
“Planet Jr.” No. 17, Single Wheel Hoe, same as
above, but with plow, two hoes, three cultivator teeth
only. Price, $4.75.
“Planet Jr.” No. 18, Single Wheel
Hoe, with pair of 5-inch hoes only,
Price, $3.25.
Firefly Hand-Plow. Invaluable for
use in small gardens. Mold-board of
tempered and polished steel. The
depth is easily and quickly changed.
Price, $2.25.
“Planet Jr.” No. 3 Hill Dropping
Seed Drill. Planting in rows and thin-
ning afterward is a great waste of
time. The No. 3 Seeder puts the
seed right on the .spot where the hill
is wanted. Plants 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24
inches apart, or in a continuous row,
as desired. Changed from hill to drill
instantly, or from one distance to an-
other very quickly. Price, $10.00.
“Planet Jr.” No. 4 Combined Hill
Dropping Seeder and Single Wheel
Hoe. The Drill is the same as the No.
3 Seeder, but smaller. By moving
only one bolt the drill is taken off and the tool frame
attached, making it one of the best of the ‘‘Planet
Jr,” Single Wheel Hoes. It has a fine garden plow,
two steel hoes, three cultivating rakes, and made
especially to fit 6-, 9-, 12-, 14- and 16-inch rows ;
three cultivator teeth and a leaf-guard. This gives
you the “whole business” in one tool. Price,
$11.00.
“Planet Jr.” No. 8 Horse Hoe and Cultivator.
Probably no other cultivating machine is so widely
known as the ‘‘Planet Jr.” Combined Horse Hoe
and Cultivator, for it is in use throughout the civil-
ized world, it is so strongly built as to withstand
incredible strain, yet it is light and easy to handle.
It will do more kinds of work, and better work than
any other horse hoe. Has depth regulator and ex-
pander. Price, $7.50.
“Planet Jr.” No. 9 Horse Hoe and Cultivator,
This tool is similar to the No 8 Horse Hoe, but
it has a plain wheel instead of one operated by a
convenient lever. It has the same standards and
teeth, and is made in other respects like the popu-
lar No. 8. It is strong and serviceale and will give
full satisfaction. Price, $6.50.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
147
FERTILIZERS.
Canada TJnleached Hardwood Ashes.
Indispensable as a lawn dressing or for orchards*
They should be applied late in Fall or- early in
Spring, so that the rains and snows may leach the
ashes and carry the nourishment down to the roots
of grass or trees. Our ashes are screened, and are
in proper condition fot* immediate use. Apply at the
rate of 1,000 to 1,500 lbs. per acre. 50 lbs., $1.00; 100
lbs., $1.50; per bbl., about 250 lbs., $2.50; ton, $18.00.
Buist’s Pure Ground Bone— One of the best fer-
tilizers when pure, for grass lands and farm products;
its effects are more gradual and more lasting than
phosphates. 5 lbs., 25cts.; 25 lbs., 75c.; lOO lbs., $2.00;
200 lb. sack, $3.50; per ton, $30.00.
Buist’s Pure Bone Meal— Ground expressly for
our trade. Better than Ground Bone for mixing with
potting soil, as it is much finer, and in better con-
dition for giving immediate effect. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10
lbs., 40cts.; 25 lbs., 75 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs„ $2.00;
200 lb. sack, $3.50; per ton, $30.00.
Bone Flour— Ground perfectly fine; an excellent
fertilizer for pot-plants or beds where an immediate
effect is wanted, 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs.,
$2 50; bbl., 200 lbs., $4.50; ton, $40.00.
Coarse Bone — Slow but permanent in action,
indispensable in preparation of grape vine borders
or for fruit trees or bushes. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 50 lbs.,
$1.25; 100 lbs., $2.00; 2001b. sack, $4.00; per ton, $35,00.
Pure Button Bone — This is the PureBone which
is the trimmings saved from the manufacture of
buttons; it is one of the veiy best fertilizers for the
garden, or for a top dressing for the lawn. 5 lb.
package, 25 cts. ; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $2.^; 2001b.
sack, $4.50; per ton, $40.00.
Bone Super Phosphate- Benefits crops quickly,
promoting early maturity and affording continued
nourishment throughout the season. 5 lbs., 20 cts.;
100 lbs., ^.00; 200 lb. sack, $3 75; ton, $35.00.
Peruvian Guano (Bobos)— In 15, 25 and 50 ct.
packages; per 100 lbs., $3.00; sacks of about 167 lbs.,
$4.50; per ton, $40.00.
Buist’s Liawn Enricher — As a fertilizer or dress-
ing for inducing a rapid and luxuriant growth of
grass, it cannot be excelled. Package for 100 square
feet, 30 cts.; 200 square feet, 50 cts.; bags of 25 lbs.,
$1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50; sack of 200 lbs.,
$5.00; per ton, $45.00.
Nitrate of Soda — A valuable fertilizer. Apply lOO
to 150 lbs. per acre, but not until the plants are above
ground. 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50; 200 lbs.. $6.00;
per ton, $45.00.
Clay’s Fertilizer— This imported fertilizer is
especially recommended to all who grow either fruit,
flowers or vegetables, and wish to bring them to the
highest perfection. Should be used in potting soil,
or spread on staging of greenhouses planted with
flowering plants. Per bag of 25 lbs., $2.00; 50 lbs.,
$3.50; 200 lbs., $6.50.
Bowker’s Food for Flowers. Especially in-
tended for plants and flowers; is entirely odorless
and one of the very best fertilizers; it is also the best
tonic for house plants. 34 package, 15 cts.; 1 lb.,
25 cts.
Pulverized Sheep Manure — A pure natural man-
ure. Its effect is immediate and lasting. Excellent
for the vegetable garden; it promotes a rapid, steady
growth until maturity. It makes a rich, safe and
quick Biquid Manure. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs , 40 cts.;
25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.25; 500 lbs.,
$10.00; per ton, $32.00.
Calcined Band Plaster — For top dressing or for
using in preparation of compost. 25 lb. bag, 50 cts.;
1001b. bag, $1.00; barrel, $1.50; per ton, $9.00.
Potato, Corn and Truck Guano— A quick acting
fertilizer, containing potash and animal bone. 10
lbs., 40 cts.; sacks, 200 lbs., $5.00; per ton, $35.00.
Tobacco Stems — This has become an indispens-
able lawn covering for Winter. It not only acts as a
protector, but imparts large quantities of ammonia,
and drives away insects and moles, which harbor in
a lawn during Winter. Bale of about 250 lbs., $2.00;
1,000 lbs., $6.40; per ton, $11.00.
INSECT DESTROYERS.
Hammond’s Slug Shot — A very popular and one
of the cheapest and best powders for destroying in-
sects. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 50 cts.; bags, 100 lbs.,
$4 25; bbls. of 225 lbs., $8.50.
Whale Oil Soap — An effectual remedy for destroy-
ing and preventing insects on plants, trees, vines,
etc., and for washing down the bark of fruit trees,
grape vines, etc. 1 lb. bars, 15 cts. ; 2 lb. bars, 25 cts. ;
in bulk, 10 lbs., 90 cts.; per 100 lbs., $7.00.
Concentrated Whale Oil Soap — This soap is a
strong concentration of the Whale Oil, and is more
effective in its results. 1 lb. bars., 20 cts.; 2 lb. bars,
35 cts.
Tobacco Soap — A convenient and potent specific
for destruction of all insects, parasites, and their
eggs, infesting either plants or animals. Per lb.,
40 cts.
Tobacco Dust — Cheaper than snuff, and quite as
effectual. A sure remedy for Green Fly. 1 lb , 10
cts.; 51b. package, 25 cts.; 100 lbs., $3.00.
Paris Green — For destroying Potato Bugs. It is
effectual for destroying that pest. Directions for use
with each package. Per lb., 25 cts.
Pyrethrum Boseum, or Persian Insect Powder—
For destroying roaches, an*^s, fleas and all other
noxious insects. Per lb., 40 V s.
Hellebore — For destroying rose slugs. One or
two applications are usually sufficient for a season.
and it is thoroughly effective. With directions. Per
lb., 25 cts.
Demon Oil Insecticide — This new insecticide
has been for some time a marvelous success in Eng-
land. It destroys Mealy Bug, Scale, Thrip, Red
Spider, Black and Green Fly, Caterpillar, etc. Direc-
tions on can. pt., 25 cts ; pt., 40 cts.; qt., 75 cts.
Flour of Sulphur — A preventive and cure for
mildew on grape vines, etc. Per lb., 7 cts.; 10 lbs.,
60 cts ; per 100 lbs., $4.00.
Gishurst’s Compound — A very popular and
effective English preparation for preventing and
destroying Red Spider, Mildew, Scale, Mealy Bug
and Thrip. An invaluable article for all cultivators
of flowering plants. Price, 1 lb. box, 50 cts.; 3 lb.
box, $1.00.
Soluble Fir Tree Oil — For destroying insects and
parasites. Full directions with each can. % pt.,50
cts.-, pt., 75 cts. ; qt., $1.50; gallon, $2.75; gallon, $5.00.
Boudon Purple — The proper proportions for
using are at the rate of one pound to 150 gallons of
water. The best article for spraying apple trees.
Bb., 20 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $15.00.
Myers’ Celebrated Knapsack Sprayers — Made
of copper, and the best of them all. Capacity, 4 gal-
lons. Price, $10.00.
148
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
Our Special Offer This Season
PBEMIHS OH PDECHASES OF GARDEN AHD FLOWER SEERS
What One to Ten Dollars will Purchase of Seeds in Packets and Ounces.
Mailed Free and Safe Delivery Guaranteed.
Fop one DOLLAR — you may
For TWO DOLLARS
select $ 1 25 worth
in Packets and Ounces,
t i n (i -
“ 2 50
Fop three
(( ( (
“ 3 75
U ((
For FOUR
ik a
“ 5 00
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For FIVE
t i(
“ 6 25 ,
M a a
For SIX
4 a
“ 7 50 ' ' '
a n a
For SEVEN
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“ 8 75
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For EIGHT
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“ 10 00
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For NINE
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“ 11 25
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Our Special Prices for Seeds in Packets only.
Most of the varieties we sell are put up in both five and ten cent packets, and as there
are many who purchase their Seeds in this way, we sell them at the following special low
prices, maii. Thkm i^rek, and guarantee their safe deeivery. Selections can
be made by the purchaser.
For the Five-Cent Packets.
For the Ten-Cent Packets.
25 Packets for. $ 1 00
50 “ 1 88
100 “ 3 50
200 “ 6 50
500 “ 15 00
15 Packets for ^ l 00
50 “ 3 25
100 “ 6 38
200 “ 12 50
500 “ 30 00
Wholesale Prices to Market Gardeners’ and all other
Large Purchasers of Seeds.
If you purchase Seeds largely or grow Vegetables for market, send for our Market
Gardeners’ Quarterly which gives our wholesale prices to which you are entitled.
We flail Seeds Postage Paid.
Seeds in Packets, Ounces and Quarter Pounds are mailed by us free of postage. Half
pounds, Pounds, Pints and Quarts, the postage must be added to prices quoted at the rate
of eight cents per pound and sixteen cents per quart.
We Deliver Our Seeds at Your Station Free of Charge.
If you are located on the Pennsylvania, Reading, Baltimore & Ohio or West Jersey
Railroad where the Package System is operated, we deliver at your Station free of
any expense.
BUIST’S SEEDS are always guaranteed to prove satisfactory, or the money paid for them is refunded.
We grow all our Seeds, and therefore know what we supply is correct in both their Growth and Purity.
IT IS AN EXPENSIVE OPER ATION to sow and cultivate your Garden for an entire season and then
find your crops are of little or no value.
YOU MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE FACT, but it is nevertheless true that over one-half the seeds
that are annually sold are worthless, either from their old age, or spurious stocks.
OUR SYSTEM OF CONDUCTING BUSINESS is to give satisfaction to our Customers which we
always guarantee.
ROBERT BUIST COMPANY,
SEED GROWERS. STORES, Nos. 922 and 924 Market St ,
Next to Post-Office, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
s
1828 ESTABLISHED SEVENTY-THREE YEARS 1901
s
BXJIST’S
GARDEN SEEDS
ARB NOT OFFERED
AS THE CHEAPEST SEEDS,
BUT AS THE
BEST AND MOST RELIABLE IN THIS CODNTRY.
Cheap Seeds are the Rubbish of the Market : they are either Spurious
Stocks, Old with Age, or Adulterated to Reduce their Cost.
ALL lim FE01£ m HOUSE ARE FUl UP UlEE OUR TRADE KARL
No one can appreciate the
value of reliable Garden Seeds
better than those who have
been once disappointed. The
country is flooded with worth-
less trash, and too much care
cannot be exercised in select-
ing your supply; always avoid
purchasing what are termetl
‘‘Commission Seeds,” as they
will rarely be found reliable,
from the fact that old stock is
taken back from year to year,
boxes reassorted from others,
and the same seeds sent out
again as new crop. If you
have not yet found a good
brand, we invit you to try
those grown and put up by us ;
a single trial will convince
you that they are as we rep-
resent them. As we com-
mission no seeds, and there-
fore have no old stock return-
ed, M'hat few papers we have
left over are annually cut out
and replaced with new crops.
'i hey can he obtained from all
the responsible Druggists and
Dealers throughout the U. S.;
but in purchasing please ob-
serve our Trade-mark. Our
small or half-size papers are
printed in black, and large or
full size in bright solid colors,
with the nam ; of t OBERT
BUIST COMPANY in bold let-
ters, across each paper. The
great popularity of our brand
of seeds has caused close imi-
tations of our labels (beware
of them). Seeds in papers
represented as Bnist’s, bear-
ing any other trade- mark, are
spurious or old. Should your
merchant not keep Buisx’s
Seicds, then make out your
own order from this Garden
Guide. Send it with a remit-
tance direct to us, and your
order shall receive prompt
h seeds of undoubted puriiy
SEED GROWER
personal attention. Our greatest effort is to supply our customers w . r i •
and quality. We therefore grow all our crops from selected seed stocks, personally selectea for this
purpose from our growing crops. This system is equally as important in the growing of seeds as it
is in the raising of cattle; in both cases you require the best stock from which to realize the great-
est profit. “
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