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ILLUSTRATED.... 

SEED 


^FLORAL 
CATALOGUE. 


C.  up.  ticbling, 


Seedsman  and  Florist. 


STORE: 

129  Camp  Street. 

NEW 


NURSERY: 

Carondelet  and  Sixth  Sts. 
ORLEANS,  LA.  ^ 


General  Directions  to  Correspondents. 


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NEW  ORLEANS,  January,  1900. 


TRUE  TO  NAME. 


The  attention  of  our  customers  is  respectfully  called  to  the  following  di- 
f^3Jft5  I  U*"^     r     rections,  which  will,  if  followed,  be  an  aid  to  purchasers  as  Well  as  to  our- 

I  5EE^!lVCf\pTAT  selves: 

POSTAGE  PAID — We  deliver,  postage  paid,  to  any  Post  Office  in  the 
United  States,  Vegetable  and  Flower  Seeds,  in  Packets,  Ounces  and 
Pounds,  also  Bulbs  and  plants,  when  ordered  at  Catalogue  prices,  ex- 
cept where  otherwise  noted. 

EXPRESS  — It  will  be  very  much  cheaper  to  the  purchaser  if  Seeds  are  or- 
dered to  be  sent  by  Express  or  Rail  at  their  expense  when  desired  in 
quantities  of  pounds,  quarts  and  upwards.  In  all  cases  where  po.-sible 
we  advise  our  customers  to  have  their  plants  forwarded  by  Express,  as 
larger  and  finer  plants  can  be  sent,  and  "extras"  are  added  to  help  de- 
defray  charges.  Plants  and  Seeds  are  now  taken  by  the  lead- 
ing Express  Companies  at  a  reduction  of  twenty  per  cent, 
from  the  regular  rates  for  merchandise. 

RAIL  OR  STEAMER — Fertilizers,  Implements  trees,  shrubs  and  miscellaneous  bulky  or  heavy  articles 
can  be  sent  only  by  Express,  Rail  or  Steamer,  at  the  purchaser's  expense. 

PACKING  —  No  charge  is  made  for  boxes  or  packing,  nor  for  delivery  to  Freight  depots  or  Express  Offices 
in  New  Orleans. 

REMITTANCES  should  be  made  by  Post  Office  Money  Order,  Drafts  on  New  Orleans  Banks,  or  Express 
Money  Orders.  We  disclaim  all  responsibility  when  remittances  are  not  made  as  above  directed. 
Where  it  is  not  possible  to  obtain  these,  the  letters  should  be  registered.  Postage  stamps  will  be  found 
a  convenient  method  of  remitting  for  small  amounts,  and  can  be  used  by  us  to  advantage.  Coin  should 
not  be  sent  by  mail. 

CASH  WITH  ORDER — Please  send  money  with  the  order  sufficient  to  cover  the  whole  bill,  to  facilitate  the 
execution  of  your  orders.  During  the  busy  season,  to  make  out  bills  for  customers,  charge,  and  in  a  few 
days  receive  the  money,  make  the  proper  credit  and  send  receipt,  requires  more  work  than  we  can 
readily  perioral. 

NEW  CUSTODIERS — Orders  from  parties  unknown  to  us  must  be  accompanied  by  a  remittance  or  by 
satisfactory  reference  to  some' responsible  house,  or  10  some  person  of  (  ur  acquaintance.  We  decline 
sending  goods  "Collect  on  Delivery"  to  parties  unknown  to  us  unless  remittance  be  made  on  account  to 
guarantee  acceptance. 

ORDER  EARLY — It  will  greatly  facilitate  shipment  if  orders  are  sent  in  early.  We  aim  to  send  off  all 
orders  the  same  or  next  day  after  receipt,  but  during  the  busy  season  it  is  nearly  impossible — hence  the 
advisability  of  ordering  early. 

ERRORS — We  exercise  the  utmost  care  in  filling  orders,  striving  to  do  a  little  more  than  we  offer;  yet  in 
the  press  of  business  errors  sometimes  occur,  in  which  event  we  wish  to  be  promptly  notified  of  the 
fact,  and  will  make  such  corrections  as  will  be  satisfactory,  Please  keep  copies  of  all  your  orders  for 
comparison. 

SAFE  ARRIVAL  OF  PACKAGES — We  endeavor  to  secure  the  safe  arrival  of  packages  of  Seeds,  Bulbs 
and  Plants  in  good  condition  in  every  case.  Frequently  it  happens  that  orders  never  reach  us,  or  are 
without  signature.  When  customers  fail  to  receive  their  package  s  in  a  reasonable  time  they  should  in- 
form us,  and  at  the  same  time  send  a  copy  of  their  order  and  any  other  information  necessary  to  trace 
the  goods.    Complaints  must  be  made  on  receipt  of  goods. 

NAME  AND  ADDRESS — Please  remember  to  write  your  Name,  Post  Office,  County  and  State;  also 
give  number  of  street  or  P.  O.  Box,  as  distinctly  as  possible;  also  the  nearest  Express  Office. 

PLANT  ORDERS  should  be  separated  from  the  seed  orders;  the  departments  are  separate,  but  shipments 
of  seeds  and  plants  are  made  in  one  parcel,  to  avoid  additional  Express  charges. 

NON-WARRANTY — We  wish  it  to  be  distinctly  understood  that  although  we  continue  to  take  all  possible 
pains  to  supply  only  New,  Genuine  and  Unadulterated  Seeds,  Plants  and  Bulbs,  we  still  ^ive  no  war- 
ranty, express  or  implied,  as  to  description,  quality,  productiveness,  or  any  other  matter  of  any  of  the 
Seeds,  Plants  or  Bulbs  we  send  out,  and  will  not  be  in  any  way  responsible  for  the  crop.  Every  order 
received  for  articles  named  in  this  Catalogue  will  be  executed  on  these  conditions  only. 


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Correspondence  Francaise . 


C.  W.  EICHLING,- 
129  CAIAF  STREET, 


NEW   ORLEANS,  LA. 


Please  Write  your  Address 


c.v/.no*LiNG  s 


ORDER  SHEET 


PLEASE  USE  THIS  SHEET 
WHEN  ORDERING. 


C.W.  Eicniing  s  market  Garden  Seeds 


Address,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


TRUE  TO  NAME 


WRITE  DISTINCTLY 
Your  Name  (whether  Mr.,  Mr 


Postoffice  Amount  Enclosed, $ 
County   


If  you  wish  to  write  us  for 
information  or  prices. 
please   do   not  use  this 


Order  Sheet. 


State  

PLEASE  STATE  HERE  HOW  TO  SHIP: 

Name  of  Express  Office  Name  of  Express  Co  

Name  of  Railroad    Name  of  Steamboat   

Name  of  Landing    Do  you  grow  for  market  or  home  use?  

Our  prices  include  postage  or  expressage  on  packets,  outices,  pounds,  piuts  and 
quarts  of  Vegetable  and  Flower  Seeds,  also  on  Bulbs  aud  Plants,  except  where  otherwise 
noted;  but  purchasers  must  positively  pay  all  charges  on  pecks  and  Bushels,  Fruit  Trees, 
Two-Year  Old  Roses  and  Shrubs. 

Bushels     Quarts     Pints    Pounds   Ounces  Packets 


Please  Do  Not  Write  Here 


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Carried  Forward, 


Bushels 

I  Quarts 

Pints 

Pounds 

Ounces 

Pactaor                                  -  ARTICLES 

PRICE 

Brought  Forward, 

1 

1 

TheSpace  below  is  for  REHARKS  ABOUT  YOUR  ORDER.  Any  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE  must  be  put  on  a  separate  sheet 


YOU  WILL  GREATLY   OBLIGE   ME   IF  YOU   WILL  WRITE   HERE  THE   NAMES   OF  MARKET 
GARDENERS  AND   FRIENDS  WHO  WOULD   BE   LIKELY  TO   BUY  SEEDS 


NAME                                POST  OFFICE 

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COUNTY 

STATE 

The  phenomenal  in- 
crease in  my  business 
during  the  past  year 
justifies  my  belief  that 
I  have  made  a  move  in 
the  right  direction  in 
establishing  a  Seed  and 
Plant  Business  that  could  supply 

EVERYTHING  FOR  THE  B^DEM,  FIELD  flp  OfflP. 

There ^was  a  great  necessity  for  a  large  house 
of  this  kind ;  the  demands  of  the  Southern  Vegetable 
and  Flower  Garden  were  mostly  supplied  from  the 
North  ;  valuable  time  and  often  money  were  lost  in  order- 
ing from  a  great  distance,  only  because  there  was  not  a 
house  in  the  entire  South  that  was  able  to  supply  every- 
thing without  necessitating  splitting  of  orders. 

I  have  largely  increased  every  department  and  am  prepared,  when  this  cata- 
logue reaches  you,  to  supply  you  with  any  article  you  may  need  in  the  line  of 

Seeds,  Bulbs,  Plants,  Fruit  Trees,  Shade  Trees,  Shrubs, 

Garden  Implements,  Insecticides,  Floral  Decorations  and  Cut  Flowers, 
in  fact,  everything  imaginable  that  may  be^ needed  in  the  GARDEN,  FIELD  AND 
ORCHARD  at  prices  in  keeping  with  high  quality  of  goods. 

The  advantages  offered  by  an  establishment  of  such  latitude  must  be  obvious 
to  the  purchaser  and  I  am  proud  to  say  they  are  substantially  appreciated  in  form 
oi  increased  orders. 

In  1899  I  added    j        j  GfWnhoU^*    t0  my  Nursery>  one 

for  Palms  and  one  for  1  WO  ^«"*«  UrCMlHOUSeS  Propagating  and  Korc„ 

ing  Cut  Flowers  for  winter  blooming.    I  annually  ship  more 

R©SES,  PRLMS  and  BEDDING  PLHNTS 

than  a  number  of  large  nurseries  together.  The  demand  for  Shade  Treks  and  Or^ 
namental  Shrubery  called  for  an  extension  of  ground  in  this  department,  while 
the  orders  for  Orange  and  other  Fruit  Trees  surpassed  all  expectation's. 

TfiP  TniPlffflrillPrQ    °*  t^Le  South  ^ave  implicit  confidence  in  my  seeds, 

il(U  iiUUMQllllUlU  knowing  that  my  long  experience  in  this  line  enables 
me  to  put  into  their  hands  the  best  and  most  profitable  varieties  of  seeds  for  this 
purpose.  I  answer  thousands  of  letters  of  inquiry  regarding  Planting  for  Profit 
and  Pleasure,  and  am  always  pleased  to  give  advice  where  it  is  needed. 

One  may  learn  some  things  from  books, — these  are  easily  forgotten ;  but  what 
one  learns  in  gardening  with  Spade  and  Hoe  becomes  an  indisputable  knowledge 
never  to  be  forgotten.  — 

May  this  Guide  book  assist  you  in  your  Gardening,  may  it  become  a  friend 
of  the  household,  of  the  young  generation  as  well  as  the  old  and  experienced  and 
may  it  always  remind  you  that  whatever  you  may  need  for  the  Garden  you  can 
get  it  from  Yours  truly, 

STORE:    No.  127  Camp  Street.  C.  W.  EICHLING, 

NURSERY:    Carondelet  and  Sixth  Streets ;  NEW  ORLEANS  LA. 

Baronne  and  Seventh,  one  square  for  St.  Charles  Ave, 


C.  VV.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


Extra  Eany  ftustraiian  Brown  Onion. 


Long  Keeping 


The  Most  Valuable  Variety  Introduced  in  a  Generation. 

The  Australian  Brown 

Onion  has  "fairly  leaped 
'nto  popularity."  The  re- 
ports received  from  mar- 
ket gardeners  have  proved 
that  we  were  fully  war- 
ranted in  stating  that  it  is 
the  most  valuable  variety 
introduced  in  a  genera- 
tion. These  Onions  keep 
indefinitely.  The  illus- 
tration is  engraved  from 
a  photograph  taken 
by  ourselves,  in  August 
last,  of  two  onions — one  of 
the  new  crop  (1899),  and 
the  other,  crop  of  1898. 
Onions  a  year  old  were  as 
fine  and  solid  as  those 
just  harvested!  This  re- 
markable character  of 
long-keeping,  with  its  ex- 
tra ealry  ripening,  makes 
AUSTRALIAN  BROWN 
THE  ONION  for  profit 
to  the  market  grower, 
and,  of  course,  equally 
valuable  to  the  private 
planter. 
4^Such  a  sure  cropper 

is  the  AUSTRALIAN  BROWN,  that,  notwithstanding  the  general  shortages  this  season,  we  are  able  to  offer  the  seed  at  a  reduced 
price,  and  hope  to  have  enough  to  meet  all  demands. 

THE  RUSTRJlLiaN  BROWN  ©NION  is  of  medium  size,  wonderfully  hard  and  solid,  and  most  attractive  for  market, 
both  as  to  form  and  appearance.  They  are  extremely  early  in  ripening,  and  never  make  any  stiff-necks  or  scallions.  Every 
seed  seems  to  produce  a  good-sized  onion,  and  the  bulb  begins  to  form  very  quickly,— when  the  plant  is  not  over  three  inches  high". 
Planted  with  the  Red  Wether  sfield,  it  proved  to  be  nearly  four  weeks  earlier  and  ripened  off  more  uniformly.  From  its  firmness  and 
hardness,  it  will  keep  in  good  condition  longer  than  any  ether  Onion  known.  The  color  of  the  skin  is  a  clear  am- 
ber-brown. So  widely  contrasted  from  any  other  Onion  is  this  color  that  it  will  be  noticed  on  market,  and  when  once  bought,  pur- 
chasers will  most  likery  call  again  for  "those  beautiful  brown  onions."  Per  pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c. ;  2  ozs.  30c;  £lb  50c;  per  lb.  $1.75,  postpaid. 

BEST  ONION  in  twenty  years.  Mr.  Herman  Blueher,  Albuquerque,  N.  M.,  September  S,  writes:  "Yours  of  September  1st. 
quoting  onion  seeds  came  duly  to  hand,  price  being  satisfactory.  Please  send  by  mail  four  pounds  of  AUSTRALIAN  BROWN 
ONION  seed,  and  keep  in  reserve" for  me  twelve  pounds  of  the  same  Australian  Brown  Onion  Seed  that  I  will  want  from  you  to 
be  shipped  with  other  seeds  that  I  will  order  from  you  next  winter  for  spring.  Please  let  me  know  if  I  can  depend  upon  jrou  keeping 
save  for  me,  for  I  think  it  THE  BEST  ONION  that  I  have  ever  seen  or  raised  in  my  twenty  years  of  gardening,  and  want  to  sow 
them  exclusively  for  keeping. 


NEW  STRINGLESS  GREEN  PODBEAN.  Extreme  earliness  and  extra  good  quality  are  the  two  points  which  I  desire  to  em- 
phasize in  connection  with  this  promising  bean,  which  I  list  for  the  first  time  this  year.  It  is  a  quick  grower,  being  ready  for  market 
long  in  advance  of  the  old  Valentine.  Its  quality  is  so  high  in  point  of  brittleness  that  its  enthusiastic  friends  have  described  it  as 
the  only  really  striugless  green  pod  bean  in  cultivation.  The  pods  are  full  and 
fleshy  and  nearly  straight,  and  are  produced  in  great  abundance.  They  are  from 
5£  to  inches  long,  light  green  in  color,  very  tender  and  of  excellent  flavor. 
They  remain  in  edible  condition  for  a  considerable  time,  and  are  therefore  well 
adapted  to  the  requirements  of  market  gardeners.  I  am  so  well  pleased  with 
its  earliness,  its  qualitj'  and  productiveness,  as  to  be  able  to  highly  commend  it 
to  my  friends  as  well  worthy  a  place  in  the  garden.  Packet,  10  cents;  pint, 
30  cents;  quart  50  cents,  postpaid;  \  peck,  $1.25;  peck,  $2.25;  by  express  or  freight. 

Tobacco  Seed. 

Culture. — Sow  seed  as  soon  as  danger  of  frost  is  over,  in  land  on  which 
brush  has  been  burned;  or  else  use  wood  ashes  on  seed  bed.  Pulverize  soil  of 
seed  bed  thoroughly.  When  plants  are  6  inches  high  transplant  into  hills  4  or  5 
feet  apart  each  way,  and  cultivate  frequently.  An  ounce  of  seed  will  produce 
plants  for  an  acre.    Cover  seeds  lightly. 

Vuelta  De  Abajo  « ■ Havana  Tobacco."  The  best  of  all  for  the  manu- 
facture of  Cigars,  but  inclined  to  deteriorate,  hence  the  necessity  of  using  fresh 
imported  seeds  every  year.    Oz.  35c,  \  lb.  $1.20:  lb.  $3.75,  postpaid. 


Connecticut  Seed  Leaf. 

lb.  $2.25;  postpaid. 


Valuable  American  variety.    Oz.  25c,  \  lb.  70c, 


Sweet  OronocO. — When  sun  cured  this  makes  the  best  natural  chewing  leaf. 
Pkt.  10  cents,  oz.  25  cents. 

General  Grant.— The  earliest  Tobacco  in  cultivation,  producing  leaves  of 
thirty- five  inches  in  length,  and  proportionately  wide.  The  leaf  has  verv  fine 
veins,  and  is  of  the  finest  possible  texture.    Oz.  20c.  \  lb.  70c.,  lb.  $2,25;  postpaidi 

Sumatra. — One  of  the  most  profitable  varieties  used  for  wrappers.    Oz.  6c, 

\  lb.  $2. 00;  postpaid. 


PEDIGREE  TOBACCO  SEED. 

Primus— Yields  big  crops  of  extra  fine  quality. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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Eichling's  Early  Market  Lettuce. 

An  all-the-year-round  I^ettuce,  especially  valuable  for  mid-summer,  when  no  other 
variety  will  make  a  saleable  head.  It  grows  to  a  large  size,  and  forms  very  hard 
heads  of  a  light  green  color,  changing  to  a  golden  yellow  towards  the  centre.  It  is 
"The  lettuce"  for  the  market  gardener,  for  summer  planting.  Oz.  15c,  i  lb.  50c,  lb. 
$1.50,  postpaid. 

Use  my  ORDER  SHEETS  in  ordering 
seed,  always  writing  the  order  and 
address  plainly. 


Eichling's  E)arly  Market  lettuce. 

Improved  Large  Passion. 

This  is  the  standard  lettuce  for  the 
Truckfarmer.  It  attains  a  large  size 
and  heads  very  hard.  Outer  leaves 
dark  green,  mottled  very  lightly  with 
brown.  Inside  bright  yellow.  Ex- 
ceedingly crisp  and  of  fine  flavor. 
The  best  variety  for  fall  and  winter. 
Sow  from  September  till  February. 
Not  recommended  for  summer.  Oz. 
15c,  i  lb.  50c,  lb.  $1.50,  postpaid. 


$100.00  Invested  in 

Saisuma  Orange  Trees 

Are  worth  $1,000.00  in  five  years 
Can  you  invest  better  ? 


Improved  I^arge  Passion. 


EiGKiiiig's  Long  Green  Prolific  Cocumber. 


An  improvement  on  the  New  Orleans  Market  both  as  regards  uniformity  of  shape  and  dark  green  color,  as  well  as  bearing, 
bringing  almost  twice  the  number  of  beautiful  long  green  cucumbers  which  retain  their  color,  when  shipped,  longer  than  any  va- 
riety. I  had  this«variety  tested  near  Bayou  des  Allemands  and  in- Florida,  both  places  reporting  Excellent  results  and  recommending 
this  variety  above  any  other  for  shipping.  The  Earliest,  Finest  Formed  and  most  salable  Variety  to  grow for  Shipping.  Oz.  15c,  \  lb. 
oc;  lb.  $1,00,  postpaid. 


Attention  Planter's ! 


A  NEW  COW  PEA  I 

The  Peruvian  Cow  Pea. — A  few  seeds  of  this  wonderful  new  Pea  were  sent  from  Peru  last  year.  Some  were 
planted  like  other  Cow  Peas  when  they  made  such  an  immense  growth  as  to  cover  the  ground  to  a  depth 
of  three  feet  and  spreading  thirty  feet  each  way. 

Another  sowing  made  in  drills  developed  the  fact  that  this  Pea  requires  as  much  space  as  the  Velvet  Bean, 
but  being  only  one  fourth  in  size  one  peck  will  sow  an  acre  in  drills  four  feet  apart.  The  greatest  value  lies 
in  its  masses  of  large  succullent  leaves,  eagerly  eaten  by  all  kinds  of  stock.  The  leaves  resemble  Pumpkin 
leaves  in  size  and  form,  Vines  and  leaves  form  a  splendid  nutritious  hay  preferred  by  stock  to  any  other.  Seed 
of  this  new  Cow  Pea  is  as  yet  very  scarce.  We  offer  it  per  I  lb  25  cts.;  lb  60  cts.,  postpaid. 
Plant  some  and  save  your  own  seed  for  nest  year. 


C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS, LA. 


Hew  southern  Field  Core. 

"The  Johnson".  Mr.  N.  S.Dougherty,  sec- 
retary of  the  La.  State  Board  of  Agricul- 
ture and  Immigration  in  Baton  Rouge,  La., 
after  giving  this  Corn  a  thorough  test  for 
several  years,  writes  of  it  as  follows  : 

The  Johnson  is  a  small  white  eared  var- 
iety, specially  adapted  to  planting  late  in 
stubble,  growing  only  a  small  stalk, 
standing  drouth  well,  making  a  num-  | 
ber  of  ears  on  each  stalk.  The  corn  is  firm, 
the  shuck  covering  the  ear  well,  and  thus 
keeping  out  wevils  to^some  extent.  Where 
it  is  planted  solid  it  can  be  crowded  very 
close  in  on  the  row,  thus  making  the  yield 
very  heavy.  I  have  gathered  from  it 
planted  in  stubble  twenty  five  bushels 
per  acre.  This  corn  is  early  maturing, 
readily  gathered,  and  keeps  well.  Price 
per  pint  20  cts.;  qt.  35  cts.,  postpaid;  Peck 
Si. 00;  Bu.  $3.00. 

The    Cincinnati   Market   Radish.  The 

tops  of  this  new  Radish  are  very  small  and 
may  stand  much  closer  in  the  rows  than 
Wood's  Early  Frame  or  Long  Scarlet, 
without  danger  of  running  to  seed.  They 
grow  straight  and  smooth  and  from  6  to  7 
inches  long.  The  flesh  is  very  tender,  crisp 
and  delicious,  never  becoming  pithy  nor 
hollow.  The  skin  is  very  thin  and  is  of  an 
attractive,  bright  scarlet  color.  Lb.  70c; 
i  lb.  25c;  oz.  10c;  pkt.  5c. 


The  Johnson  Corn,  2-3  natural  size. 


The  Cincinnati  M 


Blackberries. 


Eldorado  Blackberry. 


FIGS. 


Next  to  the  Satsuma  Orange  and  Papershell  Pecans,  the  FIG 

is  the  most  valuable  fruit  tree  in  the  South,  surpassing  the  Peach, 
Pear  and  Plum  in  this  respect.  The  demand  for  Figs  for  can- 
ning purposes  has  never  been  supplied,  and  I  should  advise 
planting  Fig  orchards  on  the  Gulf  Coast  and  Southern  Pacific 
Railroad. 

Too  much  cannot  be  said  of  this  valuable  Southern  fruit,  ripen- 
ing continuously  from  June  until  November.  No  orchard  is 
complete  without  it,  nor  is  it  necessary  for  any  one  having  land 
in  the  South,  be  it  even  a  small  lot,  to  be  without  Figs, 


Plant  in  rows  8x4  feet. 

If  to  go  by  mail,  add  35  cents  per  doz.  for  postage. 

ELDORADO. — Of  largest  size  and  best  quality,  and  having  so 
little  core  that  it  cannot  be  noticed  in  the  eating.  It  far  surpasses 
any  Blackberry  on  the  list  to  day.  In  addition  to  this  it  is  very 
hardy  and  productive,  never  having  been  injured  by  frost.  Each, 
15c,  postpaid;  doz  $1.00  by  Express. 

SNYDER.— The  old  reliable ;  fruit  rich  and  melting;  no  core; 
very  hardy.  Mr.  S.  M.  Emery  says:  "It  is  the  most  valuable 
Blackberry  grown,  the  only  one  that  will  stand  this  climate."  15c. 
each,  postpaid. 

ZPZEO-A-HSIS. 

You  may  have  some  land  and  have  no  use  for  it,  or  it  may 

not  be  suitable  to  raise  crops.  If  it  is  high  enough,  plant  it 
in  Papershell  Pecans;  it  will  be  worth  a  fortune  in  a  few 
years  whether  yo]i  wait  for  the  crop  or  sell  your  Pecan  Grove.  The 
demand  for  large  Pecans  will  not  be  supplied  in  fifty  years.  Price, 
$1.00  to  $2.00  each.    See  Fruit  Tree  Department. 

Large  Blue  Or  Ischia.    Fruit  very  large,  of  dark  bluish 

color  and  fine  taste.    25c.  each. 

Sugar  Or  Celestial  Fig.  Known  to  all  lovers  of  figs  as  the 
best.  The  fruit  is  small  but  very  sweet— so  sweet  that  you  can 
eat  them  without  peeling,  and  when  the  weather  is  favorable 
they  often  preserve  themselves  on  the  tree.   20c.  each;  S2.00 

dozen;  $15.00 per  100. 

Brown  Turkey.    Medium  size;  color  brown;  fruit  sweet  and 
of  excellent  quality;  tree  very  prolific  and  hardy.   25c.  each. 
White  Adriatic,    a  variety  recently  introduced  from  South 
Italy  by  way  of  California,  whereit  is  highly  commended.  25c. each 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


Satsuma  ©range. 

Budded  on  the  Hardy  Gitrus  Trifoliata, 


Showing-  Section  of  a  Satsuma  Orange  (Seedless.) 

This  is  the  only  Orange  that  was 
not  killed  by  the  freeze  of  Febru- 
ary, 1895. 

Fruit  Growing  for  Profit 

I*  my  estimation  we  have  in 
the  South  only  three  fruit  trees 
of  real  commercial  value  :  The 
Orange,  Papershell  Pecan  and 
Fig.  The  Orange  belt  of  Louisi- 
ana was,  until  lately,  bat  a  nar- 
row strip  on  the  lower  Missis- 
sippi, beginningabout  forty  miles 
southeast  of  New  Orleans.  Since 
it  has  been  proven  that  the  SAT= 
SUMA  ORANGE,  when,  budded 
on  the  hardy  Japanese  Trifoliata, 
is  perfectly  hardy  on  the  Gulf 
Coast  and  all  along  the  Southern 
Pacific  Railroad,  the  Orange  belt 
is  being  extended,  and  in  a  few 
years  we  shall  see  Orange  groves 
in  bearing  where  never  an 
Orange  tree  was  planted  before. 


Fruiting  Branch  of  a  Satsuma  Orange,  three  years  old. 


SATSUMA  ORANGES,  budded  on  the  hardy 
Trifoliata,  do  not  make  as  large  a  tree  as  those  budded 
on  the  sour  stock;  they  may  be  planted  much  closer 
together,  say  about  10  by  12  feet.  High,  fertile  land 
is  essential  to  successful  orange  culture,  and  where 
the  land  is  low  the  trees  must  be  planted  qn  ridges 
plowed  up  and  well  drained  by  ditches  two  hundred 
feet  apart. 

The  large  size  trees  I  offer  will  begin  to  bear  a 
year  after  planting;  it  is,  however,  advisable  to  al- 
low no  fruit  to  remain  on  the  trees  until  they  have 
made  a  large  head,  as  fruit  growth  is  always  at  the 
expense  of  the  growth  of  branches.  Plant  orange 
trees  from  November  until  March.  Plant  some  this 
year;  you  will  regret  not  to  have  done  it  when  you 
see  your  neighbor's  orchard  bearing  the  golden  har- 
vest.   Price,  see  fruit  trees. 

The  SATSUMA  ORANGE  belongs  to  the  Kidglove  varieties, 
the  skin  peeling  off  easily  like  that  of  a  Mandarin.  It  is  seed- 
less and  very  juicy,  ripening  ahead  of  all  other  varieties,  and 
then  bringing  the  highest  prices  for  early  Oranges.  The  fruit  is 
of  medium  size,  flat-shaped  like  a  very  large  Mandarin,  and  of 
a  beautiful  reddish  orange  color.  There  is  no  variety  that  comes 
so  early  in  bearing  and  brings  such  regular,  abundant  crops 
like  the  Satsuma;  in  fact  it  unites  all  the  good  qualities  of  a 
first-class  orange.  It  is  thornless,  permitting  of  easily  gather- 
ing the  fruit  and  preventing  the  fruit  from  being  damaged  by 
thorns,  as  is  often  the  case  with  other  thorny  varieties  during 
heavy  storms. 

Protection  :  Beginning  of  December  plow  up  the  soil  to  cover 
the  bud. 

This  is  the  Orange  for  the  Gulf  States.  From  Mobile  to  New 
Orleans,  and  from  thereto  Texas,  should  be  a  continuous  Orange 
grove.  The  entire  Tafourche  and  Teche  section  may  have  pay- 
ing Orange  groves,  and  there  is  not  another  fruit  tree  that  will 
ever  giye  such  large  returns  for  the  investment, 


New  Violet  "LA  FRANCE." 


Grand  new  Violet  "I(a  France." 
Of  the  many  new  violets  introduced  in  the  past  few  years  this, 
the  latest  introduction  of  a  foremost  French  specialist  is  un- 
questionably the  best.  It  has  been  thoroughly  tested  and  pro- 
nounced perfect.  Is  of  hardy,  vigorous  growth  and  wonderfully 
free-blooming.  Stems  ten  to  twelve  inches  long.  Targe,  heavy 
foliage.  The  grand,  single  flowers  are  of  a  rich  violet  purple, 
lighter  center,  petals  opening  out  flat.  Almost  as  large  as  Pan- 
sies  and  deliciously  fragrant.  Each,  20c;  3  tor  50. 


C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


The  great  new  Rose,  White  Maman  Cochet. 

New  Roses. 

New  White  Marechal  Niel.  in  every  respect  the 
same  as  the  old  well- known  yellow  climber,except  in  color, 
which  is  a  pure  white-shaded  lemon.  Price,  2-year-old,  50c. 
each.    One-year-old,  20c.  each. 

Red  flarechal  Niel  a  cross  between  General  Jacque- 
minot and  Marechal  Xiel;  flower  very  large,  well-shaped, 
full,  form  of  buds  and  flowers  like  the  yellow  Xiel;  color 
bright  red  shading  to  deep  rose,  very  sweet,  growth  very 
strong.  Received  a  gold  medal  at  the  Rose  Exhibition, 
1899,  at  Frankfort-on-Main.   50c.  each. 

New  White  Hainan  Cochet.  The  name  itself  is  a 

strong  recommendation  for  this  great  novelty.  Read  what 
is  said  of  the  Pink  Cochet.  The  same  is  true  of  this  white 
sport.   2-year-old,  50c.  each.    One-year-old  20c.  each. 

Climbing  ileteor.  a  magnificent  new  ever-blooming 
climbing  Rose  of  positive  merit.  It  is  an  offspringof  Meteor, 
one  of  the  best,  if  not  the  best  crimson  rose  of  its  class  in 
cultivation, and  is  identical  in  every  respect  with  its  famous 
parent.  Grows  10  to  15  feet  high  in  a  single  season,  and 
produces  its  beautiful  flowers  in  great  abundance.  Two- 
year-old  plants,  50c.  each;  one  year.  20c 

riaid  Of  Honor.  {The  Brighter  Bridesmaid.)  Adver- 
tised as  Miss  Clara  Barton.  This  grand  sport  from  Brides- 
maid originated  with  the  Hoffmeisters  of  Ohio.  They  say 
of  it:  "After  rigid  tests,  during  the  last  two  years,  we  are 
able  to  state, — 1st.  That  its  color  is  a  rich,  glowing  pink, 
darker  than  Bridesmaid.  2nd.  That  it  is  an  excellent 
keeper,  and  sells  over  the  counter  better  than  Bridesmaid 
3rd.  That  it  is  a  most  prolific  bloomer,  with  all  perfect 
buds.'    25  cents  each,  one-year-old. 

White  BOUgere.  A  lovely  pure  white,  very  fragrant 
Rose,  admirably  adapted  for  forcing.  The  buds  have  more 
substance  than  Niphetos,  are  very  full  and  double, and  pos- 
sess the  good  characteristics  of  Catherine  Mermet.  Price, 
two-years-old,  35c,  each. 


ROSES,  a  Specialty 

Though  the  South  is  practically  the  "Home  of  the  Rose,"  yet  this 
climate  has  its  peculiarities,  affecting  different  varieties  in  a  differ- 
ent manner,  and  only  the  Rose  Specialist,  who  has  practical  experi- 
ence with  growing  Roses  and  has  watched  and  studied  their  pecu- 
liarities, can  intelligently  say  what  varieties  of  the  thousands  in  ex- 
istence are  suitable  for  Southern  planting. 

Hone}  is  lOSt  in  Roses  every  year  by  buying  from  dealers 

who  do  not  know  what  they  sell  their  customers,  caring  only  for  the 

dollars. 

Stop  Sending  Honey  North  for  Roses,  consult  my  list 

and  write  for  advice,  stating  the  varieties  you  have. 

Cultivation.  Roses  delight  in  rich  well-drained  soil,  in  a 
position  where  light  and  air  have  free  access.  Especially  the  morn- 
ing sun  is  very  beneficial  to  the  growth  and  blooming  of  Roses. 
Marechal  Xiel  should  always  have  an  Eastern  exposure  and  sun 
only  until  noon;  by  no  means  plant  a  Marechal  Xiel  in  a  place 
where  the  sun  only  reaches  it  after  noon.  This  and  the  lack  of 
proper  drainage  is  the  principal  cause  of  failure  with  this  lovely 
climber.  Do  not  spade  or  dig  too  near  the  roots:  an  occasional  light 
cultivation  or  loosening  of  the  soil  and  a  133- er  of  rotted  stable  man- 
ure on  top  of  the  soil  is  all  that  is  needed  to  keep  Roses  in  good 
health.  A  good  sprinkling  of  bonemeal  assists  them  wonderfully  in 
their  development. 

Prices:   i-year-old,  10c.  each;  $1.00  per  dozen, postpaid. 

2-years,  well-branched,  20c.  each;  52.00  doz.,  by  express. 
Extra  large  size,  from  5  and  6-incbes  pots,  25c.  to  50c. 
each;  52. 75  to  $4.00  per  dozen,  by  freight  or  express. 

Purchasers   must   pay   expressage  or  freight  on 
2=year=old  Roses. 


Seeds  Postpaid.  ££,S§S1 

prepay  postage  on  all  seeds  ordered  by  packet,  ounce, 
quarter  pound,  pound,  pint  or  quart.  On  pecks  and 
bushels,  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  pays  the 
charges. 


Novelty.  White  Brougere, 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


NEM  ROSE 
Climbing  Kaiserin,  or  Mrs.  Robert  Peary.— So 

favorably  are  we  impressed  with  this  Rose  that  our 
stock  of  it  alone  will  exceed  one  thousand  plants. 
This  is  by  all  odds  the  most  remarkable  new  Rose  of 
recent  introduction.  It  is  an  offspring  of  that  grand 
variety,  Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria.  The  flowers 
are  extra  large,  full,  deep  and  double.  They 
are  of  excellent  substance,  and  produced  on  long, 
stiff  stems,  like  a  forcing  Rose.  The  buds  are  long 
and  pointed,  a  remarkable  feature  not  found  in  any 
other  climbing  Rose.  The  color  and  shape  of  the  bud 
and  flower  are  identical  with  Kaiserin  Augusta  Vic- 
toria. Pure  ivory-white.  The  foliage  is  also  iden- 
tical. The  fragrance  is  delicious.  The  most  remark- 
able feature  of  this  variety,  however,  is  that  it  blooms 
continuously  the  first  year.  It  grows  to  perfection  out- 
doors, throwing  up  numerous  shoots  ten  to  fifteen  feet 
high  in  a  single  season.  50  cents. 

Climbing  Bridesmaid.— Identical  with  Bridesmaid 
in  every  respect,  except  that  it  is  a  strong,  vigorous 
climber.  Indeed,  it  is  the  most  rampant  of  all  ever- 
bloomers  that  climb,  and,  like  Climbing  Kaiserin,  it 
is  also  the  most  prolific  bloomer  of  all  the  climbing 
Roses.  It  is  a  Rose  of  unquestioned  merit.  25  cents 
each. 

Coronet. — There  are  many  new  Roses  offered  each 
year  that  fall  by  the  wayside,  being  deficient  in  merit. 
Coronet  has  come  to  stay.  Its  good  qualities  are 
numerous.  It  is  a  vigorous,  clean  grower,  growing 
into  a  handsome  specimen  without  pruning  or  atten- 
tion. It  is  a  healthy,  free-blooming  Rose.  It  is  a 
lovely  deep  pink  or  bright  rose,  several  shades  lighter 
than  Triumph  de  Pernet  Pere.  Don't  fail  to  try  it. 
25  cents  each. 

Climbing  Wootton.—  A  climbing  variety  of  this  fine 
red  Rose  that  is  bound  to  be  very  popular.  It  is  a 
very  strong,  rapid  grower,  throwing  long,  thick  canes, 
and  bearing  large  clusters  of  true  Woottons.  In  the 
South  ?»nd  on  the  Pacific  slope  this  will  be  of  the 
greatest  value.  As  a  free-blooming,  red  climber  it  has 
always  been  in  great  demand.  25  cents  each. 

Mrs.  Robert  Garrett.— The  best  of  the  Testout 
fami  y.  We  will  grow  one,  thousand  plants  of  Mrs. 
Robert  Garrett  this  season.  This  is  a  new  forcing 
Rose  that  has  been  widely  advertised,  and  with  us  it 
seems  to  merit  all  that  has  been  said  in  its  favor.  The 
color  is  a  magnificent  glowing  soft  pink,  a  color  which 
shows  to  advantage  under  any  light  and  is  largely 
sought  after  by  flower  lovers.  25  cents  each. 

Muriel  Graham.— The  latest  addition  to  the  Mer- 
met  family,  being  a  sport  from  that  fine  variety, 
identical  with  it  in  everything  save  color  which  is 
creamy-white,  suffus'ed  with  delicate  pink.  A  color 
intermediate  between  Mermet  and  Bride,  and  as  dainty 
as  possible  to  imagine.  A  nice  addition  to  our  forcing 
varieties.    25  cents  each. 

Enchantress.— A  creamy-white,  tinted  buff  at  the 
center,  large,  full  and  globular.  Extremely  free  in 
bloom.  Received  award  of  merit  and  medal  from  the 
Royal  Horticultural  Society.    25  cents  each. 

Francois  Dubreuil.— This  is  a  grand  new  red  Rose. 
The  color  is  a  deep,  vivid  crimson  with  rich  velvety 
shadings.  Fine  for  open  ground  planting.  25  cents 
each. 

Helene. —  The  New  Rambler.  A  seedling  from 
Crimson  Rambler  originated  by  a  famous  German 
rosarian  from  whom  we  obtained  our  stock.  Flowers 
are  larger  than  those  of  Crimson  Rambler,  nearly 
double  and  borne  in  clusters  of  twenty  to  fifty.  The 
color  is  soft  violet-rose,  yellowish-white  at  base  of 
petals.    The  anthers  are  pure  yellow  and  so  numerous 


S  (Continued.) 

as  to  give  further  color  to  the  flower.  Habit  fully  as 
strong  as  Crimson  Rambler,  but  more  graceful. 
Foliage  like  Crimson  Rambler  but  less  subject  to 
mildew.  Hardy.  A  most  valuable  introduction.  25c. 
each. 

Helen  Cambier. — (Klondyke.)  One  of  the  love- 
liest of  coppery-yellow  Roses.  A  strong,  vigorous 
grower,  and  has  come  to  stay.  Goes  under  the  name 
of  Klondyke.  This  we  consider  very  valuable ;  will 
become  one  of  our  standard  bedding  Roses.  Try  it. 
25  cents  each. 

Lady  Dorothea.— (  The  Greatly  Improved  Sunset. ~) 
This  new  Rose  was  introduced  the  past  Spring  by  Mr. 
John  H.  Dunlop  of  Canada.  It  is  preeminently  a 
florist's  Rose,  being  a  free  bloomer  in  the  Winter. 
Winner  of  silver  cup,  Chicago,  1898,  also  certificates 
of  merit  at  New  York  and  Toronto.  The  color  resem- 
bles the  ruddy  afterglow  of  a  sunset,  always  an  attrac- 
tive and  selling  color.  It  is  double  the  size  of  Sunset. 
The  past  Spring  we  sold  upwards  of  2,000  plants  of 
Sunset,  showing  that  there  is  a  growing  demand  for  a 
Rose  of  its  color.  We  predict  that  Lady  Dorothea 
will  supersede  Sunset  as  it  is  a  much  superior  Rose. 
50  cents  each. 

Sweet  Little  Queen. — Named  in  honor  of  Queen 
Wilhelmina,  the  young  Queen  of  Holland,  who  was 
crowned  in  1898.  This  is  a  very  dainty  and  attractive 
Rose.  The  buds  are  long,  flowers  large  and  double, 
center  petals  narrow,  outer  petals  broad,  color 
Daffodil-yellow  with  blush  and  orange  shading.  A 
very  fragrant  free  flowering  variety.  25  cents  each. 

Golden  Gate. — This  variety,  while  not  new,  has 
recently  attracted  considerable  attention,  and  is 
considered  by  many  one  of  the  most  valuable  Winter- 
flowering  Roses  now  grown.  It  does  best  in  a  tempera- 
ture that  grows  fine  Bridesmaid.  Under  favorable 
conditions  its  shapely  blooms  are  often  as  large  as 
American  Beauty,  and  are  born  on  strong,  heavy 
canes,  stiff  as  reeds.  When  well  grown  it  is  of 
exquisite  color — shell-pink,  shading  to  creamy-flesh 
on  outer  petals.  •  This  Rose  has  been  grown  quite 
largely  in  the  vicinity  of  New  Orleans,  where  it  has 
been  received  with  great  favor.  It  is  a  favorite  with 
both  grower  and  amateur,  and  commands  the  highest 
prices  of  any  Tea  Rose.  25  cents  each. 

Royal  Cluster.—  Hardy  Climber.  "The  name 
'Royal  Cluster'  has  been  given  it  because  of  the  great 
size  and  beauty  of  its  clusters.  One  hundred  and 
nineteen  flowers  and  buds  have  been  counted  in  one 
cluster  at  a  time.  The  flowers  are  white,  generally 
tinged  with  blush  when  breaking  ;  of  medium  size, 
quite  double,  beautifully  formed  and  durable;  making 
Royal  Cluster  the  very  best  companion  for  the  Crim- 
son Rambler  yet  introduced,  and  no  doubt  will  become 
a  popular  forcing  Rose.  Royal  Cluster  is  a  vigorous 
climber  and  a  free  bloomer,  continuing  a  long  time  in 
bloom.    It  is  a  sterling  novelty."  25  cents  each. 

Princess  Alice  de  Monaco. — A  most  charming  new 
ever-blooming  Rose  that  must  take  prominence  for 
Summer  bedding,  as  its  habit  is  perfection,  strong, 
upright  growth,  with  clean,  healthy  foliage.  The 
flowers  are  produced  in  wonderful  profusion  on  long, 
straight  shoots,  are  deliciously  fragrant,  large  size, 
double  to  the  center,  and  of  fine  form,  so  that  perfect 
flowers  may  be  had  during  the  hottest  Summer  days. 
The  coloring  is  exquisite,  a  creamy-white  on  the  out- 
side of  the  petals,  with  a  faint  rosy-blush  on  the 
edges.  As  the  flowers  expand  they  disclose  a  charm- 
ing shade  of  opaline-pink,  deepening  to  rich  blush. 
25  cents  each. 


I 


F  you  have  not,  you  should  have  the  following  Gems  in  your  Garden. 

They  are  the  Cream  of  several  thousand  varieties  : 

THE    BEST  DOZEN. 
Large  2-year-old  Plants  ready  to  bloom,  $2  per  doz.;  20c.  each.  The  same  collection  1-year-old  Plants,  $1  per  dez.;  lOo.  each. 

Maman  Cochet.  This  is,  without  exception,  the  most  perfect  Pink  Tea  Rose  in  existence.  A  Rose  to  be  perfect  should 
have  the  following  qualities:  Good  color,  abundance  of  bloom,  full  bud  of  lasting  power,  stiff  stem,  fine  foliage  and  luxuriant 
growth.  Maman  Cochet  is  the  only  Rose,  to  my  knowledge,  in  which  all  these  qualities  are  united.  No  Southern  garden  can  afford 
to  be  without  it.  In  bud  it  resembles  the  Mermet  family,  being  long  and  shapely,  borne  on  long,  stiff  stems.  The  color  is  a  deep, 
rose-pink,  the  inner  side  of  the  petals  being  silver-rose,  shaded  and  touched  with  golden  yellow.  We  pronounce  this  the  finest 
Rose  for  the  garden  by  far  that  France  has  produced  for  a  number  of  years. 


C.  W.  KICHIyING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  tA. 


HOSES  [Continued.) 

Kaiserin  AtlgUSta  Victoria.     (New)    This  is  one  of  the  best  pure  white  ever-blooming  Roses  that  we  know.    Its  large" ; 

handsome  buds  of  elegant  double  flowers,  when  full  blown,  are  a  sight  to  see.    It  is  a  constant  bloomer. 

EtOlle  de  Lyon.  This  magnificent  Tea  Rose  is  of  a  rich  golden  shade,  a  strong  healthy  and  vigorous  grower  and  an  im- 
mense bloomer. 

Bridesmaid.  This  exquisite  new  Rose  is  a  sport  from  the  old  favorite,  Catherine  Meniiet.  The  Bridesmaid  retains  all  the 
good  qualities  of  its  parent,  and  is  similar  except  as  to  color,  which  is  two  shades  darker.    It  is  a  valuable  acquisition. 

The  Bride.  Decidedly  the  best  pure  white  Tea  Rose.  The  buds  are  very  large,  very  double  and  of  beautiful  form,  carried 
high  and  erect  on  bright,  smooth  stems.    Would  grace  any  bride  in  her  wedding  robes.    Unsurpassed  for  purit5'  of  color. 

Papa  Goiltier.  it  is  a  profuse  and  continual  bloomer,  and  in  color  is  deep  red  with  carmine  Tenter;  it  is  fragrant  and  has 
long  stems. 

SoUV.  de  la  Malmaison.  This  grand  standard  varietj'  when  used  as  a  bedding  rose  in  summer  has  no  equal,  as  it  pro- 
duces the  most  perfect  flowers  in  the  hottest  weather.  The  color  is  a  beautiful,  rich,  creamy  flesh,  distinctly  and  elegantly  tinted 
a  clear  peachy  red,  with  a  rose  centre.    It  is  a  strong,  vigorous  grower  and  a  profuse  bloomer. 

Meteor,  a  velvet  red.  ever-bloomer  of  the  deepest  glowing  crimson.  As  fine  as  a  Hydrid.  A  beautiful  open  rose,  a  free 
bloomer,  and  a  verj'  excellent  pot  Rose. 

Duchess  de  Brabant.  This  is  another  old  time  favorite.  Color  a  beautiful  rose,  tinged  amber  In  the  center.  Everybody 
plants  this  variety. 

Madame  Francisca  Krueger.  it  has  the  form,  color  and  substance  of  those  very  choice  and  valuable  varieties  which 
onlv  come  occasionally.    Superb  elongated  buds,  and  extra  large  blooms.    Color  very  rich  and  bright,  saluion-yellow  or  buff  rose. 

Clothilde  Soupert.  The  color  is  a  French  white,  deepening  to  a  rose-blush  in  the  center.  Its  greatest  value  lies  in  its 
wonderful  profusion  of  bloom,  even  the  smallest  plants  being  literally  covered  with  flowers.  Even  in  mid-summer  a  bouquet  ot 
splendid  buds  and  open  flowers  can  be  obtained  from  this  fine  variety. 

Marie  van  Houtte.  One  of  our  loveliest  yellow  Roses;  outer  petals  mottled  with  deep  crimson. 

f^i^The  above  best  dozen  2  year  old  plants  $2.00  by  express;  One  year  old  $1.00  doz.  by  mail  postpaid. 

Enrich  your  collection  by  the  following 


Half  Dozen  Hard  To  Beat. 

2-year  old  plants  20  cts.  each,  6  for  $1.00, 
by  Express;  i-year  old  10  cts.  each,  six 
for  50  cts. 

The  Dinsmore.  This  is  the  only  ever-bloom- 
ing Hybrid  Perpetual  Rose.  Color  bright 
crimson,  very  double  and  of  the  sweetest 
fragrance. 

riadame  Joseph  Schwartz.  A  Fiue  Free- 
Blooming  Rose.  A  lovely  Tea  Rose;  extra- 
large,  globular  flowers,  very  full  and  sweet; 
pure  white,  tinged  and  shaded  with  pale 
yellow  and  rosy  blush  ;  a  remarkably  constant 
and  profuse  bloomer. 

Paul  Neyron.  I  ask  special  attention  to  this 
grand  Rose  ;  the  flowers  are  immense  ;  prob- 
abl)''  the  largest  and  finest  Rose  ;  bright  shin- 
ing pink,  clear  and  beautiful  ;  very  double 
and  full ;  finely  scented ;  blooms  the  first 
season  and  all  Summer ;  no  collection  is 
complete  without  this  magnificent  variety. 

Hadame  Lambard.    Deep,  coppery  pink  , 
grand  bloomer  of  healthy  constitution. 

Champion  of  the  World.  (New.)  A  rich 
deep,  rosy  piuk,  very  free  bloomer  anc 
deliciously  fragrant. 

Crown  Princess  Victoria.  (White  Mal- 
maison.) (New.)  Identical  with  Malmaison, 
except  that  the  color  is  white. 

jg~g~2=year  old  plants  of  the  above,  20  cts. 
each,  six  for  $1.00,  by  Express;  i=yearoId 
10  cts.  each,  six  for  50  cts  postpaid. 

T|e  Best  Climbing  Roses. 

Two- Year- Old  Plants,  Ready  to  Bloom.    Price  from  20c.  to  50c. 
each,  except  when  Special  Price  is  Marked. 

Marechal  Niel.  This  unequaled  climbing  Tea  Rose  is  famil- 
iar to  all.  Its  fragrance,  immense  size  of  flowers,  graceful  shape 
and  substance  of  the  buds,  and  its  dark  golden  yellow  color, 
have  won  for  the  Marechal  Niel  a  great  reputation.  .  First  size, 
Si. 00;  smaller  plants,  ioc.  to  50c.  Budded  very  strong  from  50c. 
to  $1  00  each. 

Reilie  Marie-  Henrietta— Another  favorite  in  the  South- 
ern garden,  well  deserving  of  fhe  preference  bestowed  upon  it 
above  all  other  red  climbers  Its  long  pointed,  dark  crimson 
buds  are  borne  in  clusters  on  long  stems,  qualifying  it  splendidly 
for  cut  flowers  and  corsage  bouquets.  Plant  one  by  all  means, 
ioc.  to  75c.  each. 

Reve  d'Or.  This  is  the  ideal  Tea  Rose.  Buff  color,  tinted 
apricot  yellow.  Exquisite  fragrance  and  splendid  bud.  First  size 
75c;  smaller  plants,  ioc  to  50c. 

Climbing  MalftiaiSOtl— This  is  a  climbing  Bourbon 
Rose  of  which  there  is  none  better  for  its  continuity  of  blooming, 
being  especially  valuable  in  Autumn  when  no  other  varieties  are 
in  bloom.   This  variety  is  identical  with  Souvenir  de  Malmaison, 


The  Dinsmore. 

which  I  consider  one  of  our  best  garden  Roses.  The  color  is  rich , 
creanry  flesh,  elegantly  shaded,  clear  peachy  red,  with  rose  ceu- 
trepflowers  are  large,  perfectly  double  aud  deliciously  fragrant. 
Two-year-old  plants,  40c.  each;  one-year-old  plants,  15c.  each. 
Crimson  Rambler.  This  new  climbing  Polyantha  Rose  is 
the  sensation  of  the  day,  and  well  it  may  be,  for  it  is  indeed  a 
marvel.  Originated  in  Japan,  it  may  be  well  considered  the  lat- 
est and  best  contribution  from  the  "Flowery  Kingdom"  to  the 
garden  of  the  world.  It  is  perfect^'  hardy  in  open  ground,  will 
grow  eight  to  ten  feet  in  a  season.  The  flowers  appearing  in 
great  panicles  as  large  as  a  man's  hat  and  of  deep  rich  crimson 
color,  like  blood  colored  velvet.  The  flowers  when  cut  last  two 
weeks  in  water  and  fully  a  month  on  the  bush,  which  is  a  per- 
fect mass  of  rich  crimson.  It  can  be  grown  in  various  ways, 
eithef  as  a  pillar  rose,  a  trellis  rose,  and  for  covering  a  wall  it  has 
no  equal.  Strong  healthy  plants  two-year-old,  25  to  75c.;  one- 
year-old  plants,  ioc.  each. 

One  of  each  of  the  above  5  varieties,  two-years-old,  $1.00,  by 
express. 

The  set,  qne-3'ear-old,  50c,  postpaid. 

For  other  valuable  varieties  of  Roses  see  General  I^ist  in  Plant 
Department  of  this  book. 

For  other  valuable  varieties  of  Roses  see  General 
List  in  Plant  Department  of  this  book. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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Descriptive  List  of  YegetaBies  wltft  Cultural  Directions. 

pay  all  Postage  and  Expressage  on  Seeds  quoted  by  the  package,  ounce,  one=fourth 
pound,  and  pound;  also  pints  and  quarts,  except  when  otherwise  noted.  But  I  positively 
do  not  pay  charges  on  pecks  or  bushels. 

ARTICHOKE.  " 

Large  Green  Globe.  This  is  a  very  popular  vegetable  in  the 
South,  and  much  esteemed  by  the  native  as  well  as  the  foreign 
population  from  the  South  of  Europe.  It  is  extensively  cultivated 
for  the  New  Orleans  market.  It  is  best  propagated  from  suckers, 
which  come  around  the  large  plants.  .  Take  them  off  during  the 
fall  and  early  winter  months;  plant  them  four  feet  apart  each  way. 
Every  fall  the  ground  should  be  manured  and  spaded  or  ploughed 
between  them  ;  at  the  same  time  the  suckers  should  be  taken  off. 
To  grow  from  seed  :  Sow  in  drills  during  winter  or  early  spring, 
three  inches  apart  and  one  foot  from  row  to  row,  and  cover  with 
about  one-half  inch  of  earth.  The  following  fall  the  plants  can 
be  transplanted  and  cultivated  as  recommended  above.  The  seeds 
I  offer  are  imported  by  me  from  Italy, 
and  of  superior  quality.  Pkt.  5c,  oz. 
25c;  i  lb.  75c;  lb.  $2.50. 

Artichoke  Plants,  very  strong  to 
plant  from  October  to  March. 
Prices  on  Application. 

Jerusalem  Artichoke.  This  variety 
is  not  produced  from  seed,  but  is  cul- 
tivated for  its  tubers,  which  are 
especially  valuable  for  stock-feeding 
on  account  of  their  fattening  proper- 
ties; they  are  well  adapted  to  any 
soil  were  corn  and  potatoes  can  be 
grown.  They  are  the  best  hog  food 
known;  a  preventive  of  cholera  and 
other  hog  diseases.  One  acre  planted 
in  Jerusalem  Artichoke  Roots  will 
keep  from  20  to  30  head  of  hogs  in 
fine  condition.  They  should  not  be 
dug  in  the  fall,  but  the  hogs  turned 
in  the  field  to  help  themselves  by 
rooting  for  them.  Three  bushels  of 
tubers  are  sufficient  to  seed  one  acre; 
cut  to  one  eye,  same  as  potatoes, 
planting  in  January  or  February;  in 
rows  3  feet  apart  and  2  feet  in  the 
rows,  and  cover  about  2  inches  deep. 
Price,  lb.  25c,  3  lbs.  for  65c;  post- 
paid; by  freight  or  express,  pk.  40c; 
bush.  $1.50;  bbl.  of  3  bush,  (enough 
for  one  acre)  $4.00. 


Jerusalem  Artichoke 


ASPARAGUS. 


Asperge  (Fr.)  Spargel  (Ger.)  Esparagos  t,Sp.)  Sparagio  (Ital.j 

Though  sought  after  and  highly  esteemed  by  epicures,  easily  grown,  and  when 
properly  handled  returns  the  grower  a  handsome  profit,  is  nevertheless  sadly 
neglected  in  the  South. 

aSPflRaGDS.-CuLTURE.-It  thrives  best  in  a  moist,  sandy,  saline'soil,  near  the  Gulf  Coast. 
One  hundred  roots  set  in  a  bed.  16  x  50  feet,  if  cultivated  according  to  the  following  directions, 
will  give  an  abundant  supply  for  an  ordinary  family,  often  averaging  thirty- five  shoots  to  the 
hill,  one  inch  in  diameter  and  six  to  eight  inches  long.  To  transplant  from  seed;  Sow  either 
September  1  or  March  1.  Pour  hot  water  over  seed  to  soak  in  a  warm  place  twenty-four  hours 
before  planting,  sow  in  drills  twelve  inches  apart,  two  and  a  half  ounces  seeds  to  100  feet  of  row 
When  plants  are  up  thin  out  to  two  inches  apart,  cultivate  thoroughly  and  transplant  in  perma- 
nent beds  the  following  fall  or  spring. 
_  From  Roots.— Plant  well  grown  one-year  old  roots.  Make  rows  four  feet  apart  and  about 
six  inches  deep.   Set  the  roots  in  the  bottom  of  the  rows  two  feet  apart,  cover  with  about  three   Colombia  White  Jflammoth  Asparagus 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


inches  of  rich  soil.  Cultivate  the  plants  thoroughly  as  they  grow,  and  fill  the  trench  gradually  at  each  hoeing  until  level  with 
surface  of  the  bed.  In  early  winter,  before  time  for  cropping,  spade  in  a  heavy  dressing  of  well-rotted  manure.  Keep  well  culti- 
vated during  entire  growing  season.  Keep  up  the  fertility  and  do  not  cut  too  often  first  year  before  roots  are  well  established. 
Allow  stalks  to  grow  and  shade  the  ground  during  summer  months,  cutting  and  cleaning  off  growth  in  fall. 

Columbia  White  riammoth.  This  is  an  entirely  distinct  variety,  producing  stout  white  and  very  tender 
sprouts,  which  remain  fit  for  use  for  quite  a  while.  It  is  more  robust  and  vigorous  in  habit  than  either  Pal- 
metto or  Conover's  Colossal,  and  produces  stronger  sprouts  than  any  of  them  and  fully  as  many.  As  the  shoots 
are  white  and  tender,  it  is  not  necessary  to  plant  the  roots  as  deep  as  the  Colossal,  nor  is  it  necessary  to  earth 
up  in  order  to  bleach  them.  This  Asparagus  will,  when  once  known,  become  the  leading  variety  for  our 
Southern  country.    Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  i  lb.  20c;  lb.  75c. 

Conover's  Colossal.  A  mammoth  green  sort  of  the  largest  size  and  of  good  quality.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c; 
i  lb.  15c;  lb.  40c. 

ASPARAGUS  PLANTS.  These  prices  do  not  include  postage.  If  to  go  by  mail,  add  at  the  rate  of  50c.  per 
100  for  the  2-year  old  plants.    Special  Prices  on  larger  lots  on  application. 

Columbia  Mammoth  White.     2-year-old  roots,  dozen,  15c;  100,  75c:  500,  $3.25,  1000,  $6.00. 

Conover's  Colossal.    2-year-old  roots,  100,  75c;  1000,  $4.50;  3-year-old  roots,  extra  strong,  100,  $1.25. 

Palmetto.    2-year-old  roots,  dozen,  20c;  100,  $1.00;  500,  $2.50;  1000,  $5.00. 


£>ErANS~~-Dwarf>  Snap  or  Bush. 


Busch-Bohxe  (Ger.)  Frijoe  Enano  (Span.) 


Haricot  (Fr.). 

To  affort  a  regular  succession  of 
crops  throughout  the  season,  plant 
every  two  weeks  from  February  until 
May,  but  not  until  the  soil  becomes 
warm,  as  the}'  are  very  sensitive  to 
both  heat  and  cold.  Plant  in  rows 
eighteen  inches  apart;  cultivate  fre- 
quently, but  only  when  dry,  as  the 
scattering  of  earth  on  the  foliage  or 
pods,  when  moist,  will  cause  them  to 
become  damaged  with  rust.  The  crop 
will  flourish  between  the  rows  of  Corn 
or  Cabbage,  when  they  are  first  plan- 
ted, as  the  Beans  would  be  ready  for 
the  table  before  the  other  crops  attain 
any  size.  For  fall  crop  plant  in  August 
and  September. 

Prices  include  postage  on  pints 
and  quarts. 

,  Write   for   special  prices  on'  large 
quantities. 

Best  of  All.  This  is  one  of  the  most 
valuable  varieties  for  a  general  crop 
and  for  shipping.  Comparatively  a 
new  bean,  it  has  fast  won  the  confi- 
dence of  our  truck  farmers,  owing  to 

its  superior  qualities  as  a  bearer  and  long  keeper  when  shipped 
and  fleshy.    It  is  entirely  stringless,  and  has  never  been  seen  to  rust 
peck,   Si. 50. 


Pint,  25c;  quart, 


Best  of  mi 

Pods  from  6  to  8  inches  long,  almost  round 
Pint,  25c;  quart,  40c;  gallon,  80c; 


Extra  Early  Refugee.  This  new  va- 
riety, which  was  introduced  a  few 
years  since,  has  become  very  popular 
with  market  gardeners  who  grow 
Snap  Short  Beans  for  early  shipment; 
its  pods  are  round,  of  a  bright  green 
color,  aud  very  productive  and 
always  certain  of  producing  a  crop  even 
in  unfavorable  seasons.  Pint  25c; 
quart  45c;  Gall.  90c;  Peck  fi. 75. 

Extra  Early   Red  Valentine.  Our 

stock  of  this  is  extra  choice.  This 
variety  is  usually  ready  to  pick  in  45 
days  after  plan  iug.  The  pods  are 
very  thick  and  fleshy ',  of  finest  quality 
and  unequaled  in  uniformity  of  ripen- 
ing, which  latter  fact,  combined  with 
its  earliuess,  makes  it  one  of  the  most 
profitable  sorts  for  the  gardener.  Pint, 
30c;  quart,  50:.;  Gall.  $1.15;  Peck  $2.00. 
Early  flohawk.  A  remarkably  hardy 
variety  and  a  good  bearer,  used  by 
market  gardeners  for  early  planting. 
Also  the  best  variety  for  planting  in 
August  and  September.  Pint,  25c, 
quart,  40c;  Gall.  80c;  Peck  $1.50. 
Yellow  Round  Pod  Six  Weeks,  Si- 
milar to  the  Mohawk,  except  in  color 
of  the  seed,  which  is  bright  yellow. 


Extra  Early  Red  Valentine 

40c;  gallon  80c;  peck  $1.50.    Prices  include  postage  on  pints  and  quarts 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


BEHNS  (Continued). 

Red  Kidney.    One  of  the  best  varieties  for  shelling  when  well  developed.    Pint,  20c;    quart,  35c;  peck, 
$1.25;  bushel,  $3.50. 

White  Kidney.    Similar  to  the  red,  except  in  color  of  seed.    Same  price  as  red. 


WAX  BUSH  BEANS. 


Wardwell's  Kidney  Wax.  The  best  Bush  Bean  for  the 
market  gardener.  One  of  the  earliest,  hardiest  and  most 
productive  of  all  Wax  Beans.  It  is  nearly  a  week  earlier 
than  the  Golden  Wax,  and  yielding  one-third  more,  and 
it  is  almost  entirely  free  from  rust  and  spots.  The  pods 
are  long  and  showy,  very  tender,  stringless;  of  excel- 
lent quality.  Pint  30c;  quart,  50c;  gall.  $1.15;  peck, 
$2.00. 

Flageolet  Bush  Wax.  The  most  beautiful  and  largest 
of  all  the  Bush  Wax.  Very  productive,  tender  and  of  ex- 
cellent flavor;  pods  6  to  9  inches  long,  broad  and  fleshy. 
Pint,  30c;  quart,  45c;  postpaid;  gall.  $1.00;  peck,  $1.75. 


Eichling's  White  Kidney  Bush  Wax  Bean.  The  plant 
is  a  vigorous  grower,  carrying  the  pods  well  to  the  center 
and  up  from  the  ground.  In  productiveness  it  is  aston- 
ishing, as  it  will  produce  at  least  one-third  more  bushels 
of  pods  to  the  acre  than  any  other  Wax  Bean.  The  pods 
are  long,  straight,  oval,  of  clear,  waxy  white  color  and 
handsome,  often  growing  to  a  length  of  seven  to  eight  in- 
ches, and,  when  fit  for  use,  are  quite  stringless  and  of 
fine  flavor.  One  of  the  main  points  of  superiority  over 
other  sorts  is  its  extreme  hardiness  and  shipping  qual- 
ities. An- 
other good 
point  of 
merit  is, 
the  plants 
produce  a 


Eichling's  White  Kidney  Bush  Wax  Beans. 


fti  11  in  mimin 

very  small  portion  of  waste  or  second  quality  pods.  Pint,  30 
cts.;  quart,  50  cts.,  postpaid;  Gall.  $1.15;  Peck  $2.00. 

Improved  Prolific  Dwarf  German  Wax.  This  variety  is  a 
great  improvement  on  its  parent,  the  Dwarf  German  Wax. 
Pods  are  longer  and  more  productive.  Largely  planted  by 
truck  growers  in  Texas  for  shipment  to  Northern  markets. 
Pint,  303.;  quart,  45c;  Gall.  $1.00;  Peck,  $1.75. 

Rust-Proof  Golden  Wax  Improved.  An  improvement  on 
the  Golden  Wax.  Pods  very  fleshy  and  tender.  Pint,  30c; 
quart,  45c,  postpaid;  Gall.  $1.00;  Peck,  $1.75. 

There  is  a  number  of  other  varieties,  but  none  to  surpass 
in  quality  the  above  described  sorts. 


C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA 


BEKNS  (Continued.) 

Burpee's  Bush  Lima.  This  is  a  truer 
bush  form  of  the  luscious  large  Lima. 
Bean,  coming  absolutely  true  from 
seed.  The  bushes  grow  eighteen  to* 
twenty  inches  high,  are  stout  and  al- 
ways erect,  yet  branch  so  vigorously 
that  each  plant  develops  into  a  magni- 
ficent circular  bush,  from  two  to  three 
feet  in  diameter.  The  bush  character 
is  thoroughly  established,  not  one 
plant  in  a  thousand  showing  a  disposi- 
tion to  "run."  It  succeeds  wherever 
the  pole  Lima  does,  and  is  a  great 
yielder  of  handsome  large  pods,  well 
filled  with  beans,  which  are  identical 
in  size  and  luscious  flavor  with  the 
pole  Limas.  Pint,  30  cts.;  quart,  50 
cts.;  gall.  $1.15;  peck,  $2.00. 

Henderson's  Bush  Lima.  A  number 
of  Bush  Lima  or  Butter  Beans  have 
been  advertised  of  late,  but  none  of  them  has  proved  a  success  in  the  South  like 
Henderson's.  All  the  large  seeded  varieties  drop  their  pods  before  they  are  ripe 
for  picking.  It  has  all  the  delicate  flavor  of  the  Pole  Lima  Bean,  and  is  grown  with 
no  more  trouble  than  any  Bush  Bean.  It  must  be  planted  very  far  apart,  not  more 
than  two  seeds  in  a  hill,  or  when  drilled  at  least  3  feet  apart  by  10  inches  in  the 
row.    Pint,  30  cts.;  quart,  50  cts.;  gall.  $1.15;  peck,  $2.00. 

Pole  or  Running. 

Stangen  Bohne  (Ger).;       Haricots  a  Rames  (Fr.>;      Frijol  Vast  ago  (Sp.) 

Pole  Beans  should  not  be  planted  before  the  end  of  February,  and  Lima  or  But- 
ter Beans  not  before  March. 

Stick  your  poles  and  plant  in  rows  four  feet 
apart.  Cover  about  two  inches  deep.  The  Crease- 
back  should  not  be  planted  later  than  April,  but  can 
be  replanted  in  July,  and  August,  while  the  Southern 
Prolific  resists  the  heat  better,  and  may  be  planted 
all  summer. 

Creaseback,  or  Fat  Horse,  by  some 
called  the  Mobile  Bean.  The  earliest 
and  best  Pole  Bean  for  market  and  ship- 
ping. Pods  long,  round  and  tender. 
Very  productive,  and  the  general  favor- 
ite of  our  truck  farmers.  Pint,  30c; 
quart,  50c,  postpaid  ;  Gall.  $1.00;  peck, 
$i-75- 

Southern  Prolific.  The  old  standby  of 
our  Pole  Beans,  resisting  the  summer 
heat  much  better  than  any  other,  en- 
abling it  to  be  in  bearing  all  summer. 
Pods  long  and  born  in  clusters ;  well 
deserving  the  name  Prolific.  Pint,  30 
cts.;  quart,  50  cts.,  postpaid;  Gall,  90 
cts.;  peck,  $1.75. 

Dutch  Case  Knife.  A  broad-podded 
very  tender  bean  ;  good  for  family  use 
only.  Prices  same  as  above. 
^/ Carolina  or  Sewee,  also  called  the 
Small  Butter  Bean ;  generally  planted 
f  r  shelling.  A  good  bearer  and  of  rich 
flavor.  Pint,  30  cts.,  quart,  50  cts., 
postpaid  ;  Gall,  $1.00;  Peck,  $1.75. 
J  Willow=Leaved  Sewee  or  Butter  Bean, 
This  ;s  the  most  productive  of  all  the 
Lima  varieties  in  the  South.  Identical 
with  the  Carolina  or  Small  Lima,  it  dif- 
fers from  it  only  in  the  shape  of  the  lea- 
ves, which  are  quite  narrow,  like  a  wil- 
low leaf,  hence  the  name.  Prices  same 
as  above. 

w  Large  Lima.  A  very  good  shell  bean, 
but  not  so  prolific  as  the  foregoing. 
Pint  25  cts.,  quart  50  cts.,  postpaid; 
gall.  $1.00,  peck  $1.75. 
Lazy  Wife  Pole  Bean.  The  pods  are  produced  in  great  abundance,  and  mea- 
sure from  4J0  to  6  inches  in  length  ;  they  are  broad,  thick,  very  fleshy  and  en- 
tirely stringless.  The  pods  retain  their  rich,  tender  and  stringless  qualities  un- 
til nearly  ripe,  and  are  unsurpassed  at  all  stages:  Each  pod  contains  6  to  8 
round,  white  beans,  which  make  excellent  winter  shell  beans.  They  are  late 
to  mature,  but  are  valuable  to  extend  the  season.  Pint  30  cts.,  qt.  50  cts.,  post- 
paid; Gall.  $1.00,  Peck  $1.75. 


Lazy  Wife  Pole  Bean. 


Creaseback. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


BEHNS  (ConTiunkd.) 

Golden  Wax  Flageolet  Pole  Bean.  This  excellent  bean 
originated  from  Germany,  and  is  without  doubt  the  ear- 
liest of  all  the  Pole  Wax  Beans,  and  the  only  one 
/  ^#  worthy  of  recommendation  to  the  truck  farmer.  It 
ripens  almost  as  early  as  the  Bush  Wax  Beans.  Pods 
7  to  8  inches  long,  fleshy  and  entirely  stringless.  Do 
not  fail  to  give  it  a  trial.  Pint  35c;  quart  50c;  postpaid; 
Gallon  $1. 15;  peck  $2.00. 

ENGLISH  BEANS. 

Fkvk  de  Marais  (Fr.)  Puff-BohnE  (Germ.) 

Broad=Windsor,  used  to  some  extent  by  our  Italian  po- 
pulation. Plant  in  rows  early  in  October  and  November. 
Pint  20cts.;  quart  35cts.;  postpaid;  peck  $1.25;  bushel  $4.00. 


BEETS. 


Golden  Wax  Flageolet 


Prices  on  Beans, 
Peas  and  Corn  in- 
clude Postage  or 
Expressage  on 
Pints  and  Quarts. 


BKTTERAV3  (Fr.)  RoTHE  RuEBE  (Ger.)  BeTTERAGa  (Sp.) 

Cui/TURE.  Select  good  rich  land;  plow  or  spade  deep; 
sow  in  drills  fifteen  inches  apart.  Wnen  the  plants  are 
three  to  four  inches  high,  thin  out  to  six  inches  apart.  Sow 
from  August  every  month  until  April.  Soak  the  seed  over 
night  in  liquid  manure  to  sprout  it  quicker.  For  shipping 
sow  Eichling's  Extra  Early  Red  Turnip. 

Lentz  Early  Red  Turnip,  similar  to  Simon's;  very  early, 
and  of  excellent  quality.  Much  planted  for  shipping.  Oz. 
iocts.;  X  iD-  I5cts.;  lb.  5octs.,  postpaid. 
Eichling's  Extra  Early  Red  Turnip.  Extra  early,  of 
quick,  large  growth;  flesh  very  tender,  and  retains  its  fine 
blood-red  color  when  cooked.  Highly  esteemed  by  market 
gardeners  in  the  South.  This  variety  is  preferred  to  the 
Egyptian  for  Extra  Early,  while,  unlike  the  Egyptian,  they 
are  of  good  quality,  even  when  large  and  old.  Oz.  iocts.;  £ 
lb.  25cts.;  lb.  6octs.,  postpaid. 

Eclipse.  A  new  Extra  Early  Blood  Beet;  turnip-shaped; 
growing  to  a  good  size.  Color  a  deep  crimson.  A  first 
class  Beet  for  extra  good  ground.  Oz.  iocts.,  j  lb.  I5cts.; 
lb.  5octs,  postpaid. 

Egyptian  Extra  Early.  Deep  Red  Beet.  Highly  prized  by 
market  gardeners 
for  its  earliness 
and  superior  fla- 
vor. Leaves  are  a 
reddish  brown, 
mixed  with 
green.  Wants 
good,  rich  soil. 
Oz.  iocts.;  I  lb. 
I5cts.;  lb.  socts., 
postpaid. 

Earl  y  Bloo  d 
Turnip.  A  very 
popular  variety 
for  our  market; 
of  uniform  shape, 
deep  red  color 
and  quite  early. 
A  good  variety 
for  shipping.  Oz. 
_ioc;  i  lb.  15c; 
gf  lb.soc,  postpaid. 

Half  Long  Blood 

highly  apprecia- 
ted, of  dark  red 
color,  and  "  half 
long  shape.  Oz. 
ioc;  i  lb.  15c; 

lb.  50c. ,  postpaid.  Lentx  Ear ,y  Red  Turnip     Eichling's  Blood  Beet 
Eclipse  Extra  Early  Egyptian 

Swiss  ©hard  or  Silver  Beet. 

Large  Ribbed  White  Silver.  Sown  early 
in  the  spring  it  makes  a  rapid  growth  of 
leaves,  and  is  fit  for  use  for  greens  sooner 
than  any  other  variety.  Later  the  leaves 
grow  very  large,  with  broad,  flat,  beauti- 
fully white,  wax-like  stems  and  mid-ribs, 
which  may  be  cooked  like  Asparagus,  or 
made  into  most  attractive  pickles.  Oz. 
iocts.,  H  lb.  20cts.;  lb.  socts.  postpaid. 


6 


C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


B66TS  (Continued.) 

Edmand'S  Early  Turilip.  This  is  the  most  uniformly  "thoroughbred" 
of  all  Beets;  with  very  small  tops;  the  neat  short  foliage  is  of  a  rich 
bronzy  red.   The  Beets'are  of  a  handsome  round  shape,  very  smooth  and 

of  good  marketable 
size.  It  does  not  grow 
very  large  and  coarse 
where  room  is  al- 
lowed, as  do  most  va- 
rieties of  the  turnip 
beet;  this  quality,  to- 
gether with  its  short 
tops,  allows  it  to  be 
grown  closer  together. 
Its  uniformity,  hand- 
s  o  m  e  appearance, 
small  top  and  single 
tap  root,  commend  it 
most  strongly  to  the 
market  gardener,  and 
for  table  use  scarcely 
any  other  variety  can 
equal  it  in  quality;  the 
skin  is  very  deep 
blood-red  in  color; 
the  flesh  also  is  very 
dark  red  and  exceed- 
ingly sweet.  Oz.  ioc,; 
%lb.  iscts.;  lb.  socts., 
postpaid. 


Edmand's  Early  Turnip  Crosby's  Extra  Early  Egyptian 

Simon's  Early  Red  Turnip,  or  Extra  Early  Blood 
Beet.  Growing  to  a  larger  size  in  less  time  than 
the  Early  Blood  Turnip,  but  a  little  lighter  in  color. 
Planted  for  the  first  crop  to  a  good  extend  by  our 
market  gardeners.  Oz  iocts.,  X  lb  I5cts.;  lbsocts., 
postpaid. 

Crosby's  Extra  Early  Egyptian.  An  improvement 
on  the  Egyptian  retaining  its  ttnderness  even  long 
after  it  is  full  grown.  Does  not  get  very  large;  deep 
blood-red  color  and  a  first-class  Beet  all  around. 
Oz  iocts.;  X  lb.  25cts.;  lb  5octs.,  postpaid. 

Long  Red  flangel  Wurzel.  Mangels  are  not  so 
much  cultivated  in  the  South  as  they  deserve  to  be, 
considering  their  great  value  as  stock  food.  They 
grow  to  a  large  size,  and  are  very  nutritious  for  all 
kinds  of  stock.  Give  it  a  trial.  Oz.  10  cents,  X  lb. 
I5cts.;  lb.  4octs.,  postpaid. 

Golden  Globe  Mangel.  One  of  the  heaviest  crop- 
pers, producing  from  50  to  60  tons  of  roots  to  the 
acre.    Oz  iocts.;  X  lb,  iocts.,  lb.  4octs..  postpaid. 

White  French  Sugar  Beet.  A  good  stock  Beet, 
but  more  extensively  grown  for  the  manufacture  of 
sugar.    Oz.  iocts.,  X  lb.  i5Cts.,  lb.  5octs.,  postpaid. 

BORECOLE,  or  KALE. 

Gruener  Kohe  (Ger.) 


Brussels  Sprouts 


Long  Red  Mangel  Wurzel 


Breton  (Span.) 
See  Directions  for  Cabbage.  Oz 


Chou  Vert  (Fr.) 

Dwarf  German  Kale.    Cultivated  same  as  Cabbage,  but  only  for  family  use. 
I5ts.,  X  lb  oocts.,  postpaid. 

^_BR©ee©Li. 

Chou  Brocou  (Fr.)  Spargel-Kohe  (Ger.) 

Purple  and  white  Cape.    Planted  by  some  to  substitute  Cauliflower 
same  as  Cauliflower.    Oz  3ccts,  X  lb  $1.00,  postpaid. 

BRUSSELS  SPROUTS. 

Chou  de  Bruxeeles  (Fr.)  Rosen  Kohe  (Ger.)         Breton*  de  Bruseeas  (Spa>n.) 

BRUSSELS  SPROUTS  are  hardly  used  here,  as  their  cultivation  is  not  profitable  in  our  climate.  Culture 
same  as  Cabbage.    Oz  2octs,  X  lb  7octs,  postpaid. 


Broculi  (Span.) 
Of  no  value  to  truckers.    Culture  the 


C!«„+T,«««  CJ^J«  „  rp„;-i  TVi'e  Voar-  for  the  following  reasons:  Eichling's  seeds  are  planted  by 
Give  SOUtheril  SeedS  a  inal  IIUS  X3ar,  thousauds  of  professional  Truckfarmers  who  ship  to  Northern 
markets;  if  they  knew  of  better  seeds  than  Eichling's  they  would  find  it  in  their  interest  to  buy  them;  after  try- 
ing Northern  seeds  they  returned  to  me.  Second:  Each  climate  has  its  peculiarities.  I  have  made  a  lifestudy 
of&seeds  suitable  for  Southern  planting.  I  offer  you  the  benefit  of  my  experience.  Third:  Why  should  you 
send  money  to  a  great  distance  for  seeds  which  you  can  have  near  by  of  much  better  quality  ?  That  money 
has  no  chance  to  come  back. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


CABBAGE  FOR  TRUCKERS. 

Choux  Pommk  (Fr.)  Kopfkokl,   (Ger.)  RKpo^o  (Sp.)  Cavoi.0  Cappuccio  (Ital.) 

Cabbage  Culture. — To  make  a  complete  success  of  Cabbage  growing,  the  ground  must  be  rich,  thoroughly- 
drained  and  well  prepared.  A  heavy  moist  and  rich  loam  is  the  most  suitable.  To  grow  plants,  Cabbage 
should  be  sown  thinly  on  well  prepared  seed  beds,  and  slightly  covered,  and  ground  kept  moist.  Cabbage 
should  be  worked  deep  and  ofteu.  The  ground  should  be  stirred  every  week,  and,  as  they  advance  in  growth, 
draw  up  a  little  earth  to  the  plants  each  time.  Cabbage  can  be  grown  nearly  the  whole  year  round  in  our 
Southern  climate  by  using  the  Early  hard  heading  varieties  for  early  summer  crops,  and  late  Flat  Dutch  and 
such  sorts  to  head  in  January  and  Februar}-.  It  is  very  important  to  have  good  seeds,  and  there  is  no  vege- 
table given  more  attention  as  to  breeding  and  as  a  result,  to-day  I  am  offering  a  few  strains — tried  and  true 
— adapted  to  our  climate,  and  unsurpassed  in  quality  and  number  of  heads  in  proportion  to  plants  <et  out. 
I  am  confident  that  every  good  quality  can  be  found  in  as  high  a  degree  in  some  one  of  the  following  strains^ 
as  any  offered  in  this  country.  To  prevent  insects  from  attacking  young  plants,  sprinkle  fine  air-slaked 
lime  or  tobacco  juice  over  them.  I  especially  recommend  to  growers  who  ship  to  the  Northern  markets, 
Charleston  of  Large  Jersey  Wakefield,  small  and  solid,  Solid  South,  similar  to  All  Head  Early,  Succession, 
and  All  Seasons.  The  last  three  are  medium-sized  solid  heading  varieties.  The  old  large. heading  strains  of 
Flat  Dutch  are  being  discarded  by  experienced  growers  because  they  do  not  stand  shipping  to  distant  joints. 

Crescent  City  Flat 
Dutch.  This  variety 
has  been  sold  for  the 
past  few  years  under 
the  name  of  No,  i.  It 
is  a  uniform  heading 
Cabbage  suitable  for 
this  section;  heads  are 
large  and  solid.  About 
two  weeks  earlier 
than  Superior  Late 
Flat  Dutch.  Recom- 
mend same  highly. 
Pk.  5c;  oz.  25c;  I  lb. 
75c;  lb  $2.50,  postpaid. 

Eichling's  Superior 
Flat  Dutch.    Is  the 

finest  strain  of  Pre- 
mium Flat  Dutch 
Cabbage;  it  makes  a 
large  head,  and  stands 
more  cold  than  any 
other  variety;  a  splen- 
did home  market  sort. 
Pkt.  5c:  oz.  20c;  i 
lb  75c;  lb  $2.00,  postpaid. 
Eichling's  Solid 
South  is  of  the  same 
season  as  Early  Sum- 
mer, heads  round, 
solid    and  medium 

size  for    the   Truck     The  Seed  Farm  where  Eichling's  Cabbage  Seed  is  Grown,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

grower's  general  crop;  especially  for  shipping  it  has  no  superior.  The  large  Texas  growers,  as  well  as  famous 
Frenier  planters,  prefer  it  to  Succession  or  Early  Summer.    Oz.  20c;  £  lb.  75c;  lb.  $2  00,  postpaid. 

EICHLING'S  EARLY 


"ALL-HEAD' 
BAGE. 


CAB- 


ing  to  supply  any  other  house.    Can  be  sown  as  late  as  March  15 

My  Seed  is  Grown  on  Long  Island  by  the  Originator 


If  a  gardener  or  ama- 
teur were  to  plant  but 
oue  variety  of  Cabbage, 
he  could  get  none  that 
would  answer  all  pur- 
poses   as  well  as  the 
Early  "All-Head".  For 
uniformity,  reliability 
of  heading,  size,  earli- 
ness  and  quality  it  has 
no  equal.  Besides  these 
points,  the  fact  that  at 
least  1000  more  cabbages 
can   be   grown  on  an 
acre  on  account  of  its 
having  hardly  any  ou- 
ter leaves,  and  can  in 
consequence,  be  plan- 
d  much  closer  than  other  sorts,  renders  this  sort  The  most  pro- 
fitable.   My  seed  is  grown  by  the  most  reliable  Cabbage  Seed 
grower  on  -Long  Island,  and  I  know  that  no  better  seed  can  be 
had.    Mr.  C.  T.  Rowley,  the  champion  Cabbage  grower  of  St. 
Bernard  Parish,  was  in  the  French  Market  with  this  Ct.bbage  ful- 
ly two  weeks  ahead  of  any  other  grower.    His  Cabbage  was  exac- 
tly two  months  and  twenty-three  days  old  from  the  day  he  sowed 
the  seed  to  cutting  the  Cabbage     He  brought  me  a  few  heads  to 
the  store,  which  were  the  admiration  of  everybody.  When  all  the 
outer  leaves  were  faded  and  the  Cabbage  was  cleaned.it  was  so 
hard  and  solid  that  but  very  few  believed  it  to  be  a  Southern 
grown  head;  it  resembled  more  one  of  those  large  solid  Northern 
Cabbages.    This  seed  cannot  be  had  elsewhere,  the  grower  refus- 
Pkt.  5c,  oz,  25c,  yA  lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.50, postpaid. 

The  Most  Profitable  Early  Cabbage  for  the  Gardener, 


The  Best  AU-the-Year-Ronnd  Cabbage  for  the  Heme  Garden. 


C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


August,  or  for  a  srr 
ary.    This  is  the  >t  hk 


(COXTIXUED.) 

All  Seasons  or  True  Sure  Head.  This  excellent  va- 
riety is  grown  for  us  from  fine  selected  stock,  and  is  a 
world  beater.  Heads  very  large,  round,  often  nearly 
spherical,  but  usually  somewhat  flattened  ;  very  solid 
and  of  the  best  quality,  keeping  as  well  as  the  winter 
sorts.  Plants  very  vigorous  and  sure  heading  ;  leaves 
large,  smooth,  with  dense  bloom.  Remarkable  for  its 
ability  to  stand  the  hot  sun  and  dry  weather.  Large- 
ly planted  in  Texas  and  Florida.  Pkt.  5c;  oz,  20c; 
%  lb.  6oc;  lb.  $1.75,  postpaid. 

Stein's  Early  Flat  Dutch.  One  of  the  earliest  and 
best  varieties  of  Flat  Dutch  for  the  truck  farmer.  It 
heads  very  evenly,  often  to  95  per  cent.,  and  weighs 
heavier  than  most  other  sorts  of  its  size.  I  had  heads 
of  Stein's  Cabbage  brought  to  the  store  weighing  15 
pounds,  and  made  in  two  months  and  twenty-nine 
days  from  the  day  the  seed  was  sown.  Sow  from  July 
10th  to  August  15th,  and  again  in  January.  Oz.  20c; 
^4  lb.  75c;  lb.  $2.00,  postpaid. 

Large  Late  Brunswick.    Short  stemmed.  An  excel- 
lent Cabbage  for  shipping.    It  grows  to  a  large  size 
and  heads  very  quick,  making  solid  Flat  Heads  like 
a  Flat  Dutch,  but  it  does  not  stand  the  cold  quite  as 
well  ;  therefore  it  should  be  sown  early  in  July  and 
ng  crop,  in  October  and  November,  in  a  cold  frame,  to  be  transplanted  by  end  of  Janu- 
a  d  variety  in  the  Cabbage  region  of  the  Frenier  coast,  where  it  gives  splendid  results, 
ection  plant  nothing  else  but  German  Brunswick  Cabbage,  and  would  not  have  another 


My  customers  i 

variety.  Oz.  20c;  i4  lb.  75c,  lb.  $2.00,  postpaid 
Danish  Ball  Head  or  Hollander.  K  own  also  as  "German  Export"  and  "Dutch  Winter."  This  cabbage  has 
been  grown  and  selected  for  more  than  fifty  years  by  Danish  gardeners.  Heads  are  hard,  round,  of  good 
marketable  size,  fine  grained  and  long  keepers.  A  head  trimmed  read}'  for  market  weighs  at  least  one-fourth 
more  than  any  other  variet)^  of  same  size.  One  of  the  hardiest,  enduring  drouth  and  frosts  that  would  kill 
other  varieties.  Pkt.  5c;  %  oz.  15c;  oz.  25c;  14  lb.  75c;  lb.  $2.75,  postpaid. 
Henderson's  Succession.  This  variety  ori- 
ginated on  Long  Island  ;  as  valuable  an  ac- 
quisition as  the  famous  Early  Summer,  but 
produces  heads  of  very  much  larger  size 
•whether  for  an  early,  medium  or  late  crop  it 
is  equally  valuable.  Oz.  25c;  %  lb.  75c;  lb. 
$2.00,  postpaid. 

Mammoth  Late  Drumhead.  Similar  to 
Stein's  Early  Flat  Dutch.  Oz.  20.;  %  lb. 
75c;  lb.^$2.oo,  postpaid. 

Early  and  Late  York.  Pointed-headed  va- 
rieties, only  planted  for  family  use,  same  as 

the  Early  Sugar  Loaf  and  the  Oxheart.  Can 

be  sown  as  late  as  January  for  a  spring  crop. 

They  make  very  solid  heads,  but  are  not  as 

salable  in  the  market  as  flat-headed  varie- 
ties. Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  >4  lb.  75c;  lb.  I2.00. 
JEarly  Sugar  Loaf.  Similar  to  Early  York, 
-and  only  grown  on  a  small  scale  for  family 

use.    Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c. 

Large  Oxheart.  A  very  good  spring  Cab- 
bage ;  though  a  very  old  variety  it  is  still  pre- 
ferred by  some  to  any  other,  but  not  for  ship- 
ping. Sow  in  fall  or  early  in  spring.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  20c. 


Henderson's  Succession. 
The  Charleston,  or  Large  Jersey  Wakefield.    This  famous 
varietv  has  all  the  fine  qualities  of  the  Early  Jerse}-  Wake- 
field, but  produces  heads  of  r^rX&%£) 
a  much  larger  size  and  but 
a  few  days  later;  it  has  be- 
come a  leadfnsf  market  va- 
rietv in  all  sections  of  our 
country  where  the  Cabbage 
is    grown    extensively  for 
market.   Oz  20c. ;  >4  lb  £1.60; 
lb  $2.00  postpaid. 

Red  Dutch.  Heads  round, 
of  deep  red  color,  and  re- 
markably hard.  For  pick- 
ling and  table  use  it  is  de- 
licious.   Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c 


THE  CHARLESTON  CABBAGE 


Improved  Early  Summey. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


9 


OKBBKOE  (Continued) 
Improved  Early  Summer.  For  fall  it  can  be  sown  in  August;  for  spring,  in  November  and  as  late  as  January; 
heads  up  very  uniformly  and  does  notproduce  many  outside  leaves.  It  is  hardier  than  the  Brunswick,  and  stands 
the  cold  and  heat  better.  The  seed  we  offer  is  the  best  strain  cultivated,  and  can  be  planted  closer  together 
than  the  late  varieties— say  about  8000  to  the  acre.  They  average  about  seven  pounds.  Packet  5c;  oz.  20c; 
%  lb.  75c;  lb.  $2.50,  postpaid. 

Early  Winningstadt.    Avery  hard  heading,  pointed  Cabbage,  for  family  use.    Oz.  20  ;  %  lb.  75c;  lb.  $2.50. 
Early  Dwarf  Savoy.    The  Savoy  Cabbages  have  wrinkled  leaves  and  are  of  excellent  flavor.    The  Early  Dwarf 
is  especially  adapted  for  cultivation  in  our  climate,  and  a  splendid  variety  for  family  use.    Pkt.  5c,  oz.  20c. 
Perfection  Drumhead  Savoy.    Heads  large,  slightly  flattened  out  and  compact;  sometimes  tinted  with  led  on 
top.    Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c. 

fg'St'Bezuare  of  Cheap  Cabbage  Seed.  The  varieties  here  recommended  may  be  relied  on  for  truck-farming 
as  well  as  family  use. 

CAULIFLOWEB. 

Choufleur  (Fr.)  Blumenkohx  (Ger.)  Coliei,or  (Sp.) 

Culture. — When  grown  to  perfection,  this  is  a  most  agreeable  vegetable,  and  it  well  repays  generous  treatment  in  cultiva- 
tion. With  a  deep,  rich  soil  and  abundance  of  moisture,  which,  in  dry  seasons,  must  be  applied  artificially,  Cauliflower  can  be 
grown  well.  Frequent  and  vigorous  hoeing,  and  a  liberal  supply  of  rich  liquid  manure,  to  keep  up  a  continuous  and  rapid 
growth,  will  produce  splendid  heads  of  the  most  delicate  flavor.  It  facilitates  blanching  if  the  leaves  are  gathered  loosely  to- 
gether and  tied  over  the  top  of  the  head.  Sow  the  Italian  varieties  from  April  till  July,  followed  by  the  Half  Early  Paris.  LeNor- 
mand,  Algiers  and  Erfurt  in  August,  September  and  October.    Sowings  in  December  and  January  must  be  made  in  a  cold  frame. 

Large  Late  Italian  Giant.  Of 

all  the  Cauliflowers  this  is  un- 
doubtedly the  largest,  though 
it  requires  a  long  time  to  head; 
it  is  planted  to  a  great  extent. 
Oz.  90c;  i  lb.  #2.50;  lb.  $9.00. 
Early  Italian  Giant.  This  va- 
riety has  almost  entirely  taken 
the  place  of  the  Late  Italian 
Giant.  It  grows  to  almost  the 
same  size  in  much  less  time, 
forming  very  fine  solid  heads. 
It  is  planted  very  largely  on 
Grand  Island  and  the  lower 
coast.  Oz.  90c;  %  lb.  $2.50;  lb. 
$9.00,  postpaid. 

Half  Early  Paris.  A  well  known 
early  variety;   heads  large  and 
solid.    Oz.  70  cents. 
Le  Normand,  short  stemmed. 

Heads  very  large  and  showy;: 
leaves  short,  dark-veined  and 
rounded;  very  early.  Oz.  7octs. 
Eichling's  Snowball  Cauli= 
flower  is  undoubtedly  the  finest 
of  snowballs.  The  rich,  white, 
curdy  appearance,  reliability 
for  heading  and  the  fact  that 
it  stands  handling  and  will  stay 
in  the  field  longer  without  de- 
caying than  other  fine  sorts, 
make  it  a  sure  prize  winner.  Pk. 
Eichling's  Early  Snowball  roc;  oz.  $2.00;  X  lb.  $7.00. 

Eichling's  Improved  Large  Algiers..  A  very  hardy  sure  heading  variety,  flower  large  and  as  white  as  snow. 
Grown  almost  exclusive  of  all  other  sorts  by  the  Grand  Island  growers,  one  of  the  best  for  the  market  garde- 
ner.   Pkt.  ioc;  oz.  $1.00;  i  lb.  $3.00; 


lb.  $10.00. 

Early  Dwarf  Erfurt  or  Snowball. 

This  is  perhaps  the  earliest  Cauli- 
flower, and  surest  to  head  if  planted 
in  the  proper  season.  Quite  dwarf ; 
heads  pure  white;  not  very  large,  but 
uniform  and  solid.  Barly  Snowball, 
offered  by  Northern  seedsmen  at 
enormous  figures,  is  nothing  but  this 
Karly  Dwarf  Erfurt.  Oz.  $2.00;  i  lb. 
.00. 


Eichling's  Improved  Large  Algiers 


Early  Dwarf  Erfurt 


10 


C.  W.  KICHLLNG,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


Hali  Long  Scarlet  French 


Carrote  (Fr.)  Moehre  (Ger.)  Zanahoria  (Sp.) 

sandv  slnR^'ZJterrgZ°n  t?  Sh0Ul-d  b/  ^feply  dug  or  Plowed-  and  well-manured;  a  light,  rich 
three  to fivJ £^S=  k  ;  If  S°^U  \U  d"Us  °ne  foot  apart"  they  must  be  thinned  out  to  from 
are  ^ener.  n™^  between  the  P^nts.  Dril-ing  gives  the  best  resuhs,  as  broadcast  sowings 
tusfSn  wTi  ^C  t0°  thlCk'  Pfeventing  the  root  from  developing.  Sow  from  end  of  aS- 
fh*  h£\ £P<?  >i  T  s1ummer  use  Creole  seed;  can  be  sown  in  spring.  Creole  Carrots  resist 
the  heat  better  than  those  from  imported  seed;  they  also  keep  the  leaves  during  summer 

Half  Long  Scarlet  French.    An  ear- 
ly variety,  of  decided  merit  and  much 
planted  for  shipping.    Roots  smooth 
and  tapering;   of  a  bright  scarlet  co- 
lor and  delicious  flavor.    Oz  ioc; 
54  lb  20c;  lb  70c,  postpaid. 
Guerande  or  Ox=Heart.    Avers* hea- 
vy  cropper,  color  fine.    Owing' to  its 
short,  thick  root,  it  is  easilv  harves- 
ted.   Pkt.  5c;  oz  ioc. ;  lb  70c  cts. 
Long  Orange .    A  standard  American  — 
variety  ;  excellent  for  spring  sowing,  ^ 
as  it  keeps  the  leaves  well  during  the  <7 


hot  summer  months.  Oz 
20c;  lb,  60c,  postpaid. 

Danver's  interme= 
diate.  As  its  name 
indicates,  ra  half  long 
sort,  growing  to  a 
good  size,  and  by  some 
market  gardeners 
preferred  to  any  other, 
Color,  a  deep  orange  ; 
of  fine  half  longshape, 
almost  stump-roo- 
ted. One  of  the  great- 
est producers.  Oz 
ioc;  lb  20c,  lb 
60c,  postpaid. 


ioc, 


Danvers, 


lb  [S 


Chantenay. 

The  finest  in  co- 
lor, the  best  in 
form,  and  the 
most  productive 
of  all  the  stump- 
rooted  varieties. 
For  either 
market  or 
home  use  it  is 

THE   "BEST.  Of 

fine  flavor, either 
in  soups,  stews, 
or  boiled.  For 
ordinary  feeding 
purposes  it 
meets  all  re- 
quirements, as 
it  keeps  well, 
crops  well,  and 
can  be  usedmore 
economical- 
ly than  any 
other.  Pkt.  sets'; 
oz.  ioc,;  1  lb. 
20c;  lb.  70c. 


Ox=Heart. 


Nantes'  Half  Long. 

A  good  -variety  for 
early  use  to  bunch  for 
market.    One  of  the 
best  for  the  home  gar- 
den.   Packet  5c;  oz 
ioc; %  lb 20c;  lb  60c 
St.  Valerie.    This  splendid  variety  originated  in 
France,  and  has  fast  become  a  favorite  with  our 
market  gardeners.    It  grows  to  a  large  size— be- 
tween the  Half  Long  and  Long  Orange.  The 
roots   are   straight  and    smooth,  about  ten  to 
twelve  inches  long.    The  color  is  rich  orange 
red.    A  most  excellent  variety  for  shipping.  Oz 
ioc;  34  lb  20c;  lb  70c;  postpaid. 
Half  Long,  Luc.    A  stumprooted  variety,  which, 
on  account  of  its  earliness  and  splendid  color, 
enjoys  as  many  admirers  as  any  other  varietv. 
Oz  ioc;  1.4  lb  20c;  1  lb  70c; 
postpaid. 

Long  Red,  without  Core.  A 

variety  from  France,  which 
is  of  cylindrical  shape,  very 
smooth,  bright  scarlet  color, 
and  of  fine  flavor;  has  no 
heart  or  core.  It  is  not  quite 
so  early  as  the  Half  Long, 
but  more  productive.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz  ioc;  %  lb  2cc;  1  lb  70c. 


Early  Short  Horn 


Visit  my  New  Store  at 
129  Camp  Street,  where 
you  will  find  a  heaitv 
welcome.  The  choices't 
stock  of  Seed  and  Plants 
to  be  found  in  theJSouth, 
and  prompt  service. 


Chantenay 


Long  Red 


St.  Valerie 


Early  Short  Horn.  A  fine  early  variety,  good  for 
horns  use.  Eastern  market  gardeners  use  this  sort  for 
bunching.    Pkt  5c;  oz  ioc;'  %  lb  20c;  lb  70c 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


1L 


CELERI  (Fr.)  "W~A.  ~W      TTjV  "WITfc'^K.T''         Culture.— Sow  in  a  well  prepared  bed;  shade  by  means 

SELLERIE  (Ger.)  WT\s  H         M~\S  Bl     A     of  a  cotton  tent  built  over  the  seed-bed,  and  keep  moist. 

APIO  (Sp.)  ^™  ■  ^         ^  w     when  five  or  six  inches  high  transplant.  A  ditch  should; 

be  dug,  spade  width  and  about  six  inches  deep,  into  which  must  be  worked  plenty  of  rotten  manure.  Put  the  plants  about  eight, 
inches  apart  in  the  ditch,  shade  them  during  the  first  few  days  and  water  them  frequently;  liquid  manure  will  help  wonderfully. 
As  the  plants  grow,  draw  the  soil  around  them;  and  gradually  earth  up  so  as  to  bleach  the  stems  for  use.  Care  must  be  taken  not 
to  get  any  soil  between  the  leaves  when  earthing  up.  The  first  sowing  of  tall  celery  is  made  in  May  and  June,  the  Half  Dwarf  and 
Dwarf  varieties  are  sown  from  July  to  October. 

Large  White  Solid.  A  very  crisp  variety,  which  i& 
most  generally  cultivated;  producing  immense 
stalks.  Pkt  5c;  oz  20c,  %-\b  60c;  lb  $2.00,.  postpaid. 
Half  Dwarf  Large  Ribbed.  An  extra  fine  variety, 
of  delicious  flavor;  a  favorite  among  market  garde- 
ners.   Price  same  es  above. 

Perfection  Hartwell.    One  of  the  finest 
and  largest  for  family  use  or  for  ship- 
ping.   Price  same  as  above. 
Dwarf  Large  Ribbed.  Very  dwarf  varie- 
ty,   producing  close 
solid  stalks,  crisp  and 
tender.     Planted  for 
last  crop.  Price  same 
as  above. 

Golden  Self-Blanch= 
ing.  This  is  one  of 
our  best  varieties,  and 
should,  be  grown  by 
all  lovers  of  fine  Ce- 
lery; it  is  similar  in 
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 .  Oz. 

5^^"^* -?=^^S8sismf^?~     25c;  %  lb  $1.00;  lb 

White  Plume.  Perfection  Hartwell,  I^arge  White  Solid.  Golden  Self-Blanching,  Dwarf  Large  Ribbed.  $3.50,  postpaid. 
New  Celery,  "Pink  Plume."  Pink  Plume  is  practically  identical  with  our  famous  White  Plume,  but  with 
the  added  merit  of  the  stains  being  exquisitely  diffused  with  pink,  and  possessing  tbe  crispness,  rich  nutty 
flavor  and  long  keeping  qualities  for  which  red  celeries  are  noted.  Pink  Plume  is  also  remarkably  attractive 
when  trimmed  for  the  table,  The  solid  succulent  stalks  are  ivory  white  suffused  with  dainty  pink,  which 
not  only  delight  the  eye,  but  tempt  the  palate  of  the  epicure.  Pink 
Plume  Celery  is  a  strong,  healthy,  compact  grower,  with  no  tendency 
to  rust,  stems  very  solid  and  crisp,  extra  early  and  a  long  keeper, 
remaining,  when  properly  trenched,  in  perfect  condition  away  into 
the  spring.  The  variegation  on  the  tops  does  not  show  quite  as  early 
as  the  White  Plume,  but  the  celery  blanches  and  matures  really  a 
little  earlier.    It  is  a  self-blanching  variety  in  the  same  sense  that 

White  Plume  and  Gol- 
den Self-blanching  are 
— that  is,  it  requires 
but  a  slight  earthing 
up  or  banking  to  pre- 
pare this  variet}^  for 
the  table.  Pkt  5c;  oz 
20c;  34  lb  75c;  lb  $2.50. 

Giant  Pascal  Celery. 

The  best  for  Winter 
use.  The  illustration 
shows  its  handsome 
appearance,  surpas- 
sing all  other  varie- 
ties in  this  respect, 
the  stalks  are  remark- 
ably large,  thick,  solid 
and  entirely  string- 
less.  It  is  the  largest 
Celery  grown  as  re- 
gards width  and  thick- 
ness of  stalks.  When 
fully  grown  the  outer 
stalks  average  two 
inches  wide  and  are 
nearly  as  thick  as  a 
man's  finger.  Oz  20c; 
34  lb  60c;  lb  $2.00, 
postpaid. 

 Giant  Pascal  Celery   

Remember  •    Prices  include  postage  on  quantities  up  to  one  quart.    On  larger  quantities  by  Express 
 1    or  Freight  charges  must  be  paid  by  receiver. 


12 


C.  W.  EICHLING.  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


G6LERY  (Continued.) 

Celeriac  or  Turnip=rooted  Celery.  The  roots  of  this  Celery, 
which  resemble  a  turnip,  are  used  both  as  salad  and  in  soup. 
They  are  much  esteemed  and  largely  cultivated  in  Europe,  but 
hardly  any  of  them  ever  reach  our  markets.    Oz  20c. 


CORN. 


Mais  i'Fr  )  Welschkorx  (Ger.)  Maiz  (Span.) 

Culture. --Plant  in  hills  three  to  four  feet  apart;  allow  three  stalks  to  re- 
mafa  on  each  hill;  work  frequently  and  hill  uo.  Sow  from  February  till  end 
of  June.    In  favorable  seasons  some  may  be  planted  in  July  aud  August. 

Adams'  Extra  Early,  or  Early  Bur= 
lington.    This  is  the  earliest  of  all, 
but  not  a  Sugar  Corn;  is  ready  for 
table  in  about  six  weeks  after 


planting;  it  is  not  by  any  means,  a 
desirable  variety,  except  for  its 
earliness;  it  lacks  sweetness,  and 
should  only  be  used  for  first  plant- 
ing. Pint  20c;  qt.  35c;  postpaid;  peck 
Si. 00.  bushel  $2.50. 

Early  Adams.  A  popular  table  corn. 
Celeriac  and  much   plant -d    for    first  crop, 

Ears  of  good  size,  larger  than  those  of  the  Extra  Early  Adams.  The  Early 
Adams  ripens  in  sixty  days,  and  is  very  sweet  and  prolific.  Much  planted 
by  market  gardeners.  Pint  25c;  qt.  35c;  postpaid;  peck  $1.00,  bushel  $2.50. 

New  Early  White  Table 
Corn,  "Southern  Ex= 
press."  This  is  by  far 
the  earliest  of  all  the  large 
eared  table  varieties,  rip- 
ening immedia\ely  after 
Adams'  Early,  but  sur- 
passing it  both  in  size  and 
flavor,  and  will  in  a  short 
time  become  the  most 
popular  variety  for  the 
market.  It  fills  the  long 
felt  want  of  an  extra  early 
corn  of  good  size  and 
sweet  flavor.  It  is  of  South- 
ern origin  and  full}-  ac- 
climated. Plant  from  end 
of  January  to  April.  Pint 
20c;  quart  35c;  postpaid; 
peck  $1.00,  bushel  $2.50. 

Hickory  King.  A  comparatively  new  white  field  corn  of  great  merits.  It 
is  the  largest  grained  and  smallest  cobbed  dent  corn  known.  The  grain 
is  so  large  and  the  cob  so  small  that  breaking  an  ear  in  half,  one  grain 
will  cover  the  entire  end  of  the  cob.    The  ears  grow  seven  to  nine  inches 

in  length  and  six  to  seven  in 
circumference,  and  are  born 
three  to  four  to  a  stalk,  thus 
making  it  enormously  produc- 
tive. It  is  the  best  corn  to  fol- 
low the  Adams'  Early.  Pint  20c, 
qt.  30c,  postpaid;  peck  50c, 
bushel  $1.40. 

StowelFs   Evergreen  Sugar. 

This  is  not  only  the  most  cele- 
brated but  the  most  popular  of 
all  varieties,  although  not  an 
early  sort,  it  is,  without  any  ex- 
ception, the  best  for  table  use 
of  the  entire  lot.  Pint  20c,  qt. 
35c,  postpaid;  peck  $1.00,  bush. 
$2.50. 

Mosby's  Prolific.  An  excellent 
Southern  Table  and  Field  Corn, 
very  deep  grain,  pure  white  with 
small  cob.  Very  prolific.  Pint 
20c,  quart  30c,  postpaid;  peck 
60c,  bushel  £1.75. 

Mammoth  Sugar.  Exceeding 
Stowell's  in  size;  very  handsome 
and  productive.  Pint  20c;  quart 
35c;  postpaid;  peck  $1.00;  bush. 
$2.50. 

Southern  Express 


Stowell's  Evergreen  Sugar 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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CORN  (Continukd). 

Crosby's  Early  Dwarf.    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,  produces 
medium  sized  ears  which  have  from  ten  to  twelve  rows,  very  productive  and  of  luscious  flavor,  cannot  recom- 
yinend  it  too  highly.    Per  pint  20c;  qt.  35c;  postpaid;  peck  $1.00,  bushel  $2.50. 

'New  Sweet  Corn,  The  Country  Gentleman.  This  new  variety,  which  was  introduced  by  S.  D.  Woodruff  of 
Connecticut,  is  a  selection  and  improvement  of  the  famous  Ne  Plus  Ultra  or  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.    Pint  2octs;  qt.  35c;  postpaid. 

fTLarge  White  Flint.  I  have  a  superior  strain  of  this  popular  market  corn.  Ears  from  10  to  14  inches  in  length. 
Pint  20c;  quart  35c;  postpaid;  peck  75c;  bushel  $2.00. 

Selected  Seed  Corn  for  Field  Culture  of  Finest  Quality.  The  proper  selection  of  Seed  Corn  for  planting 
is  a  very  important  consideration  for  the  farmer,  and  too  much  care  or  attention  cannot  be  exercised.  We 
have  made  it  a  speciality  for  a  number  of  years,  selecting  the  finest  ears  from  the  various  crops  while  husking, 
and  when  thoroughly  dry  taking  off  the  small  points  before  shelling;  my  samples  are  thoroughly  tested,  to 
insure  growth.  There  could  be  nothing  finer  as  to  purity,  or  more  perfect  as  to  growth,  than  the  seed  which  I 
offer. 

THE  BEST  WHITE  FIELD  CORN  FOR  THE  SOUTH. 

White  Rockdale.  This  is  essentially  a  Southern  Corn,  coming  from  Georgia,  where  it  withstands  the  long, 
dry  summer  better  than  any  other  variety.  It  is  planted  on  a  large  scale  by  our  truckfarmers  for  stock  and 
market;  in  fact  it  is  the  best  all  around  white  corn.  Ears  long,  cob  thin,  grain  pure  white  and  dented.  Plant 
some  this  year.    Quart  30c;  postpaid;  peck  60c;  bushel  $1.75. 

flexican  June  Corn.  A  field  variety  for  planting  as  late  as  the  month  of  July,  largely  planted  in  Texas,  both 
for  table  use  and  stock  feeding.    Pt.  25c;  quart  35c;  postpaid;  peck  $1.00,  bushel  $3.00. 

GOLDEN  DENT,  THE  BEST  YELLOW  FIELD  CORN  FOR  THE  SOUTH. 

Improved  Early  Golden  Dent.  The 

great  advantage  of  this  variety  over 
all  other  yellow  varieties  is  its 
earliness,  productiveness,  beautiful 
ears,  and  the  superior  quality 
of  meal  which  it  makes.    Per  quart 


30c.  postpaid;  peck  50c;  bush.  $1.50, 
5  bush,  at  $1.40,  10  bush,  at  $1.30. 


Blunt's  Prolific.  Considered  the 
most  prolific  of  all  the  field  varie- 
ties, bringing  sometimes  four  to 
five  ears  to  the  stalk.  Of  good 
quality  even  for  table  use  but  more 
especially  for  an  early  field  variety. 


Qt.  30c;  postpaid. 
11.50. 


Peck  50c,  bush. 


Southern  Snowflake.  A  medium 
early,  white  field  corn  of  great  pro- 
mise. It  grows  lrom  seven  to  eight 
feet,  producing  two  perfect  ears  to 
the  stalk.  Quart  30c.  postpaid; 
peck  50c;  bushel  $1.75. 

Improved  Learning.     An  extra  early 
field  variety.    It  is  sweet  and  nutri- 
tious, making  excellent  feed  and  fine 
meal.    The  ears  are  large  and  hand- 
some, with  deep  large  grains,  deep 
orange  color  and  small  red  cob.  It 
is  very  productive.    The  shucks  co- 
ver the  ear  better  than  any  North- 
ern or  Western  variety  here  ever 
tried.    It  is  adapted  to  a  variety 
of  soils,  and  produces  well  on 
heavy  or  light  soil.    It  has  pro- 
ven itself  Very  reliable.  Pint 
20c;  quart  30c;  postpaid;  peck 
50.;  bushel  $1.25. 
St.  Charles.    A  very  early, 
large  white  Field  Corn  arid 
splendid  market  variety  ;  is 
fast  becoming  popular  in 
New  Orleans.    A  common 
red  cob  Corn  has  been 
sold  lately  for  St.  Char- 
les, and  some  farmers 
have  been  sadly  disap- 
pointed. The  genuine 
St.  Charles  has  also  a 
red  cob,   but   is  al- 
most  three  weeks 
earlier    than  the 
common  cheap 
sort.     Any  corn 
may    be  good 
enough  for  feed, 
but  seed  corn  must 
be  specially  selec- 
ted.    Quart  30c, 
postpaid;  peck 
50c;  bushel  $1.25. 


Early  Yellow  Canada  has  eight 
rows  and  ripens  very  early;  it  is 
generally  used  with  us  for  replan- 
ting where  Gourd  seed  has  failed. 
Qt  30c,  postpaid;  peck  50c;  bushel 
$1.50. 


Yellow  Creole.  For  a  general  field 
crop  this  old  standby  has  a  great 
many  friends  in  the  South  and  is 
much  in  demand.  Very  flinty  and 
almost  weavel-proof,  ear  entirely 
covered  by  the  shuck,  protecting  it 
against  rain  and  birds.  Quart  40c. 
postpaid;  dozen  ears  by  Express 
35c;  per  100  $2.50. 


I  make  a  specialty  of 
SEEDS  for  the  Truckfarmer,  and 
a  trial  will  convince  the  most 
scrupulous  of  their  superiority. 


Early  Golden  Beauty.    The  Golden 
Beauty,  or  Giant  Beauty,  is  the  same 
variety,  and  is  without  any  exception 
the  most  beautiful  Corn  grown,  ei- 
ther 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  ;  it 
is  a  vigorous  grower,  and  aver- 
ages in  growth   from  eight  to 
nine  feet  in  height ;  the  ears 
are  of  perfect  shape,  with  ten 
to  fourteen  straight  rows  of. 
bright  golden-yellow  grains, 
of  remarkable  size,  and  fil- 
led out  completely  to  the 
extreme  end  of  cob.  The 
cobs  are  usually   small  ; 
when  broken  in  half  the 
grains  will  always  reach 
across.     The  richness 
of  color  and  fine  qual- 
ity of  grain  Iraake  it 
very     superior  for 
grinding  into  meal ; 
it  cannot  be  recom- 
mended too  high- 
ly-   Qt-  3°->  post- 
paid ;  peck  50c; 
bush.  $1.25. 

Champion  White 
Pearl.  This  is  one  of 
the  most  valuable  va- 
rieties of  Field  Corn 
for  the  South.  Large 
white  grain  on  a  thin 
ccb.  Can  be  planted 
closer  than  ordinary- 
Field  Corn,  owing  to 
its  short  solid  stalk. 
Try  it  by  all  means. 
Qt.  30c,  postpaid; 
peck  50c;  bushel, 
$1.50. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


CHERVIL. 

Cerfeuil  {Fr.)  Kerbel  {Ger.) 

A  small  plant,  resembling-  Parsley, 
much  used  in  oyster  soup  and  for  other 
seasoning-.  Sow  broadcast  from  August 
until  the  end  of  April.  Oz.  ioc;  \  lb  35c; 
lb.  51.25,  postpaid. 

CKrZ°'\£r]  «M 
Broad- Leaved  Winter.   A  gray  seeded  variety 
one  planted  for  our  market.    Oz.  15c:  \  lb.  50c" 


COLLARDS. 

A  variety  of  Cabbage  which  does  not 
head,  the  leaves  being  used  as  greens. 
Cultivated  like  Cabbage. 


Southern  Curled. 

75c,  postpaid. 


Oz.  ioc;  J  lb.  30c;  lb. 


CORN  SALAD. 

Mache  or  Doucet  (Fr.)  Feld  Salad  {Ger.) 
Canonigos  {Sp.) 
Sow  broadcast  from  October  to  Febru-' 
ary,  and  used  as  a  salad.  Very  often, 
when  heavy  frost  kills  the  Lettuce,  this 
little  plant  furnishes  the  only  salad  in  the 
market.  Oz.  ioc;  \  lb.  30c;  "lb.  80c.  post- 
paid. 


CRESS. 


Sow  broadcast  from  early  fall  until  February  and 
March.    Much  used  for  salad, 
and  the  only  |      Water  Cress,    Can  be  sown  only  by  the  side  of  running  wa- 
or  near  springs.    Not  much  used"  here.    Oz.  50c. 


ter, 


J&iTli  ordered  shipped  by  Express,  deduct  5  cents  from  pint,  and  S  cents  from  quart  price,  or  we  shall  add  seed  for  difference. 


CUCUMBER. 


Concombre  (Fr.)  Gurke  (Ger.)  Cohombro  (Sp.) 

Culture — In  the  open  field  plant  in  hills  four  feet  apart;  dig  in  plenty  of  well-rotted  manure;  put  eight  to  ten  seeds  in  each 
hill,  and  when  well  up  thin  out  to  four.  Cover  not  more  than  one-half  inch  deep.  The  ground  should  be  frequently 
worked  until  the  vines  cover  the  ground.  Sow  from  March  till  July  in  the  open  ground.  For  a  very  early  crop  they  may  be  sown 
in  small  pots  under  a  sash  during  December  and  January,  and  afterwards  transplanted  in  hills,  or  even  cultivated  under  glass. 
They  may  also  be  sown  in  hills  in  the  open  ground  in  February,  and  protected  by  boxes  with  a  pane  of  glass  fitting  in  the  top, 
removing  the  glass  in  day-time  during  fine  weather. 


Eichling-'s  Long  Green  Prolific  Cucumber. 

Eichling's  Long  Green  Prolific  Cucumber.  An  improvement  on  the  New  Orleans  Market  both  as  regards 
uniformity  of  shape  and  dark  green  color,  as  well  as  bearing,  bringing  almost  twice  the  number  of  beautiful 
long  green  cucumbers  which  retain  their  color,  when  shipped,  longer  than  any  other  variety.  I  had  this 
variety  tested  near  Bayou  des  Allemands  and  in  Florida,  both  places  reporting  excellent  results  and  recom- 
mending this  varietv  above  any  other  for  shipping.    The  Earliest,  Finest  Formed  and  most  salable  Variety 


to  grow  fot  Shipping 


;-lb  $1.00,  postpaid. 


CUCUMBERS  FOR  TRUCKERS. 


N.  O.  Market  or  Long  Green  Improved.  This  is 
an  improvement  on  the  old  White  Spine  being  lon- 
ger and  producing  less  seed;  it  is  planted  with  pre- 
ference by  truckfarmers  and  all  that  can  be  desired 
for  a  first-class  shipping  variety.  Oz  ioc;  \±  lb  25c5 
lb  60c;  postpaid. 

Green  Prolific.  One  of  the  best  picklings  sorts.  Its 
characteristics  are  its  very  uniform  growth,  hardly 
ever  yielding  cucumbers  too  large  for  pickling,  and 
its  immense  productiveness.  Pkt,  5c;  oz,  ioc;  34 
lb,  15c;  lb  50c. 

Evergreen  Early  White  Spine.  This  is  a  selection 
made  from  Early  White  Spine,  no;ed  for  its 
beautiful  green  color  in  all  stages  of  its  growth. 
It  is  of  good  size,  handsome  form,  crisp  and  tender, 


a  good  shipping  variety 
postpaid. 

Boston  Pickling 

market  gardeners 
rior  quality.  Pkt 


Oz  ioc;  34  lb  25c;  lb  60c; 


Largely  used  about  Boston  by 
A  very  productive  kind  of  supe- 


5c,  oz,  ioc; 


lb. 


15c; 


lb, 


50c. 


Fancy  Varieties  of  Cu  mmbers  for  forcing  under 
glass  have  been  tested  overand  over  again,  but  have 
not  proved  preferable  to  our  standard  shipping  sorts. 

Gherkin,  or  Burr,  or  West  India  Gherkin,  is  ex- 
clusively grown  for  pickling;  it  is  the  smallest  of 
all  varieties,  and  should  be  picked  while  young  and 
tender,  and  put  in  salt  water  until  required  for 
pickling.    Oz  15c;  %  lb  30c;  lb  $1.00,  postpaid. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


CUCUMBER 


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Evergreen  Early  White  Spine 


(Continued). 

Japanese  Climbing  Cucumber.  This 
new  Cucumber  has  created  unparalled 
sensation  on  the  Continent,  and  has 
proved  to  be  a  valuable  novelty.  It 
climbs  vigorously  to  a  height  of  six  or 
seven  feet  on  poles,  and  is  prized  for  its 
prolific  and  hardy  qualities,  a  single 
vine  bearing  50  to  75  well  formed  fruits, 
about  10  inches  in  length,  of  a  dark 
green  color,  and  of  delicious  flavor.  Oz 
15c,  K  lb  30c,  lb  $1.00,  postpaid. 


Recipe  for  Pickling  Cucumbers. 

Make  a  brine  of  one-third  of  a  pint  of 
salt,  and  four  pints  of  water.  Drop  as 
many  cucumbers  in  the  brine  as  it  will 
cover,  in  which  let  them  remain  forty- 
eight  hours;  drain  the  brine  off,  place 
them  in  a  porcelain  kettle,  cover  with 
vinegar  (good  cider  vinegar,  only  moder- 
ately strong).  Let  the  vinegar  come  to 
the  boiling  point  very  slowly;  then  pack 
the  pickles  in  glass  jars,  put  in  each  an 
onion  stuck  full  of  cloves,  pour  the  hot 
vinegar  over  them,  and  seal  up  air-tight. 


N.  O.  Market 


EGG  FIvAJVT. 


Culture — Sow  in  a  well-prepaired  hot-bed  during  January  and  February;  some  may  even  be  sown  in  December  for  first 
crop.  Protect  from  cold  or  heavy  rains.  When  well  up  give  plenty  of  air  in  fine  weather  to  make  the  plants  as  hardy  as  possible. 
About  the  end  of  March  they  may  be  transplanted  into  the  open  ground  about  three  feet  apart.  The  seed  may  be  sown  in  the 
open  ground  during  March,  April  and  May  for  a  succession  of  crops. 


Eichling's  Early  Purple  Egg-Plant.  This  Egg-plant  is  an  improvement  on  the  New  Orleans  market,  inas- 
much as  it  is  entirely  thornless,  of  good  size,  dark  purple  in  color,  and  very  prolific;  when  cookel  it  is 
milder  and  of  superior  flavor  to  New  Orleans  Market,  more  round  in  shape,  form  and  size,  and  is  much  earlier 
in  maturing.  Pkt.  10.;  oz.  30c;  %  lb.  $1.00.  lb.  $3.50. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


EGO  PLHNT.  (Continued.) 
New  Orleans  Market.  Truckfarmers  knowing  the  great  difference 
between  this  and  the  Northern  or  NewT  York  purple  Egg  Plant  are  very- 
particular  to  get  the  genuine  Southern  grown  seed  of  this  great  produ- 
cer. Beautiful  rich  purple  in  color  and  oblong  in  shape.  It  is  much 
more  productive  than  the  New  York  purple 
and  withstands  the  heat  when  the  New 
York  droops. 

My  seed  of  the  New  Orleans  Market  Egg 
Plants  is  grown  by  a  truckfarmer  whose 
crop  always  commands  the  highest  price 
in  our  French  Market.  He  selects  for  me 
the  first  and  largest  fruits  for  seeds  and  my 
customers  are  always  sure  to  get  the  very 
best  Egg  Plant  seed  obtainable. 

For  the  last  fifteen  years  I  have  supplied 
the  largest  truckers  in  the  South  with  this 
seed.  Oz  30.,  %  lb  $1.00;  lb  $3.50,  postpaid. 
New  York  Improved  Spineless.  Avery 
popular  variety  in  the  North,  but  only  used 
here  in  case  of  scarcity  of  seed  of  the  New 
Orleans  Market.  It  grows  to  an  enormous 
size;  skin  deep  purple.  Oz.  30c;  34  lb. 
$1.00;  lb.  $3.00,  postpaid. 


White  Egg  Plant.   The  Pearl. 
The  Pearl.    A  new  white  variety  on  the  style  of  the  New  York  Purple.    Oz.  5octs. 


Improved  Spineless. 


Chicoree  Endive  (Fr.) 


ENDIVE. 

Endivien  (Ger.) 


ENDIVIA  (Sp.) 


Endive. 


Sow  Broadcast  and  thin  out  to  10  inches  or  transplant  in  rows  one  foot  apart. 
When  the  leaves  attain  a  good  size  tie  them  up  to  bleach.  As  Endive  stands  the  heat 
well,  it  can  be  sown  from  the  first  of  April  to  the  end  of  October. 
Green  Curled.  (Frisee  de  Meaux).  The  most  popular  variety  among  the  market 
gardeners.  Beautifully  curled  leaves  ;  bleaching  very  easily  ;  very  crisp  and  ten- 
der.   Oz.  20c;  34  lb.  50c;  lb.  $1.50,  postpaid. 

Broad=leaved  Escarolle.  Of  the  same  good  qualities  as  the  forgoing.  Leaves 
broader  and  less  curled.  It  does  not  stand  the  heat  as  well  as  the  curled,  and  is 
therefore  more  used  for  fall  and  winter.    Oz.  20c;  %  lb.  60c;  lb.  $2.00,  postpaid. 


The  Best  is  None  Too  Good  for  my  Patrons.  I  know  there  is  not  a  firm  in  the  world  who  are  more 
particular  regarding  the  purity  of  their  seeds  than  I  am,  but  still  like  all  other  seedsmen  I  do  not  give  any 
warranty,  expressed  or  implied,  and  if  the  purchaser  does  not  accept  them  on  these  conditions  they  must 
be  returned  at  once.  I  cannot  warrant  them,  as  too  mach  depends  on  the  season,  soil  and  care  given  them, 
and  every  person  of  judgment  can  see  this  as  well  as  myself.  I  always  test  the  seeds  as  soon  as  received 
from  my  growers,  so  that  nothing  can  possibly  ht  sent  out  that  is  not  thoroughly  first-class  in  every  part- 
icular. 


GARLIC. 

A  bulbous  rooted  plant,  with 
a  strong,  penetrating  odor, 
but  much  esteemed  by  some  for 
flavoring  soups,  stews,  etc.  We 
frequently  receive  orders  for  gar- 
lic seed,  but  can  only  supply 
bulbs.  Prepare  the  ground  the 
same  as  for  onions,  plant  the 
bulbs  in  drills  eight  inches  apart, 
four  inches  apart  in  the  rows, 
and  cover  two  inches  deep.  When 
the  leaves  turn  yellow,  take  up 
the  bulbs  dry  in  the  shade, 
and  lay  them  up  in  a  dry  loft,  as 
you  would  onions.  Bulbs,  %  lb. 
15c.;  lb.  40c,  postpaid. 

HORSE  RADISH. 

GARLIC.  Horse  Radish  produces  no  seed, 

but  is  grown  from  pieces  of  the  roots.  Culture —Mark  off  rows  two  and  one- 
half  feet  apart  in  rich,  moist,  well  prepared  ground,  and  set  the  pieces  of  roots 
eighteen  inches  apart  in  rows,  vertically,  the  small  end  down,  and  the  top  one  to 
three  inches  below  the  surface.    Cultivate  thoroughly  until  the  tops  cover  the  Horse  Radish, 

ground,  when  their  shade  will  keep  down  the  weeds.  Small  Roots,  25c.  per  dozen,  postpaid.  By  freight  or 
express  at  purchaser's  expense,  $1.50  per  100. 


I  WANT  YOUR  ORDER  this ;  ear,  and  I  believe  my  prices  are  as  low  as  these  of  any  other  reliable  seedsman. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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POT,  SWEET  AND  MEDICINAL  HERBS. 

I^^i^y^3  Jf^h.  Hi  $  J#  The  soil  for  herbs  should 

X^y^v  ^^^0^  <**^S^     tkty^^Rdi/*    /  be  light,  rich  and  pulverized 

llraSS^^  lT  a  *f  \  ^'IrPfPlt WJu  $>m        v'   vtf&*/**L    as  fiuely  as  Possible  before 

sowing.  Always  plant  in  very- 
shallow  drills,  after  which 
rake  finely,  and  give  a  g-entle 
pressure  with  aboard  or  back 
of  spade.    They  are  used  for 

\>*MM^^MMiWS$'.i  ^IPiP^/Sf  J  ^^^^^^T-  ^Sk'  \  AA  IWlWIV^  ®Jli^jtJlrf$Ji  seasoning  and  medicinal 
\S^^^^m^/^m^^inS^Pm^    ^^^^^Mmi^:^mAmWnW    m£^^^^^^m^>'PnrPoses^    aud    to  preserve 

them  properly,  cut  the  stems 
and  leaves  just  as  the  plant 
is  coming  into  bloom,  dry 
them  in  the  shade,  when  per- 
fectly dry,  wrap  them  up  in 
paper  and  store  them  away 
in  a  dry  room,  or  rub  the 
leaves  to  a  powder;  pack  in 
bottles  srd  cork  tightly, 
which  will  preserve  them  for 

any  period.    Sow  the  seeds  early  in  spring.    Thyme  and  Sage  may  be  sown  in  fall  to  have  strong  plants  in  spring. 


SWEET  BASIE 


SAGE 


SWEET  MAYORAM    SUMMER  SAVORY 


THYME 


Anise  (Pimpinella  anisum). 
Balm  (Melissa  officinalis). 
Basil,  Sweet  (Ocyruum  basilicum) 
jBene  (Sesamutn  orientale). 
Borage  (Borago  officinalis). 
Caraway  (Carum  carvi) 


Coriander  (Coriandrum  sativum). 
Dill  (Anethum  graveolens). 
Fennel,  Sweet  (Anethum  fceniculum) 
Horehound  (Marrubium  vulgare). 
Hyssop  (Hyssopus  officinalis). 
Lavender  (Lavendula  vera). 
Summer  Savory  (Satureja  hortensis).  Thyme  (Thymaus  vulgaris). 

Price,  5  Gents  Per  Packet;  15  for  50  Cents. 


Majoram,  Sweet(Origanum  majoram) 
Pot  Marigold  (Calendula  officinalis). 
Rosemary  (Rosemarinus  officinalis). 
Rue  (Ruta  graveolens). 
Saffron  (Carthamns  tinctorius). 
Sage  (Salvia  officinalis). 


KOHLRABI. 


EJarly  White  Vienna 


Chou  Navet  (Fr.?  Kohlrabi  [Germ.] 

Sow  either  broadcast  or  in  drills,  afterwards  thin  out  to  one  foot  apart  or  transplant 
to  the  same  distance.    Sow  in  August  and  September,  and  again  from  January  till  April. 

Early  White  Vienna.  The  only  variety  planted  in  the  South;  excellent  for  the  table. 
It  makes  a  large  light  green  head  and  short  leaves.  Under  this  name  some  dealers  sell 
a  Kohlrabi  which  makes  a  high  stalk  and  no  bulb  whatever;  therefore  care  should  be 
taken  in  the  purchase  of  the  true  Vienna.    Oz.  20c,  34  lb  75c,  lb  $2.50,  postpaid. 

Early  Purple  Vienna.  Nearly  identical  with  the  last,  except  in  color,  which  is  a  bright 
purple,  with  the  leaf  stems  tinged  with  purple.  Pkt5c,  oz  25c,  2  oz  40c,  34  lb  75c, 
lb  $2.25. 


POIREAU  (Fr.) 


LEEK. 

Lauch  (Ger.) 


PUERRO  (Sp.) 


It  succeeds  best  in  light  but  well  enriched  soil.  Sow  broadcast 
from  September  to  February ;  when  six  inches  high  transplant  to 
about  six  inches  apart.  Put  the  plants  four  inches  in  the  ground 
to  make  them  white  and  tender. 

Large  London  Flag.  A  very  popular  variety  grows  to  a  large  size 
and  is  of  fine  quality.    Oz  15c,  34  lb  50c,  lb  $1.50,  postpaid. 

Large  Carentan.  An  imported  variety  which 
surpasses  the  former  in  size,  but  is  a  much 
slower  grower.  Used  by  market  gardeners  on 
a  large  scale.  Oz.  20c,  £  lb  65c,  lb  $2.00, 
postpaid. 


Earge  London  Flat 


Truckfarmers,  send  in  your  lists  of  Seeds, 
get  my  prices  and  save  money. 


I  Want  the  Names  of  Buyers. 

For  without  an  increased  list  each  year  I  could  not  extend  my 
business.  To  every  one  sending  in  an  order  I  ask  as  a  favor  teat 
they  give  the  names  and  addresses  of  any  of  their  friends  whom  they 
know  to  be  buyers  of  anything  in  my  line.    See  Premium  list. 


Carentan  Eeek 


Remember:  Prices  include  postage  on  quantities  up  to  one  quart. 
Freight  charges  must  be  paid  by  receiver. 


On  larger  quantities  by  Express  or 


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C.  W.  EICHLIXG,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


Laitue  (Fr.) 


Kopf-Salat  (Ger.) 


Lechuga  (Sp.) 


Culture.— Lettuce  should  have  rich  mellow  soil.  Sow  broadcast,  and  when  the  plants  have  four  to  six  leaves,  transplant  into  rows 
one  foot  apart  each  way.  Keep  the  ground  clean  and  in  dry  weather  water  frequently.  During  the  hot  summer  months  much  trou- 
ble is  experienced  with  the  sowing  of  Lettuce  seed,  and  the"  instructions  for  sprouting  as  given  in  the  General  Remarks  on  Sowing- 
Seeds,  must  be  strictly  observed. 

Improved  Large  Passion.  This 
is  the  s  andard  Lettuce  for  the 
Truckfarmer.  It  attains  a  large 
size  and  heads  very  hard,  Outer 
leaves  dark  green,  mottled  very 
lightly  with  brown.  Inside  bright 
yellow.  Exceedingly  crisp  and 
of  fine  flavor.  The  best  variety 
for  fall  and  winter.  Sow  irom 
September  till  February.  Not 
recommended  for  summer.  Oz. 
15c;  %  lb.  50c;  lb.  $1.50,  post- 
paid. 

Eichling's  Early  Market  Let= 
tuce.  An  all-the-y  ear-round 
Lettuce,  especially  valuable  for 
mid-summer  when  no  other  va- 
riety will  make  a  salable  head. 
It  grows  to  a  large  size,  and 
forms  very  hard  heads  of  a  light 
green  color,  changing  to  a  golden 
yellow  towards  the  centre.  It  is 
:'The  Lettuce"  for  the  market 
gardener,  for  summer  planting. 
Oz  15c;  ^4  lb  50c.  lb  fL.50,  post- 
Improved  Large  Passion.  paid. 

Big  Boston.  This  variety  is  identical  in  color> 
shape  and  general  appearance  with  the  famous 
Boston  Market  Lettuce,  but  is  double  the  size. 
It  is  about  one  week  later  in  maturing,  but  its 
solidity  and  greater  size  of  head  will  make  it  a 
most  valuable  sort.  A  most  desirable  varietv 
either  for  forcing  in  cold  frames  or  open-ground 
planting.  The  Big  Boston  is  sure  to  be  wanted 
by  market  gardeners  and  truckers,  because  it 
alwas  produces  large,  solid,  salable  heads;  it  if 
very  cri^o  and  tender.  Packet  5c,  oz  15c,  J  1 
50c,  lb  51.50  postpaid. 

Trocadero.  A  new  Cabbage  Lettuce  from  France, 
recommended  for  winter  planting  and  used  to 
some  extend  for  shipping.  The  qualitv  of  this 
Early  Large  headi?ig  Lettuce  is  excellent,  though 
not  quite  as  hard}'  as  the  N.  O.  Passion.  Oz  15c, 
J  lb  50c,  lb  $1.50,  postpaid. 

Brown  Dutch  Cabbage.  Is  one  of  the  hardiest 
varieties;  it  forms  a  very  fine  head,  and  with- 
stands the  heat  and  cold.  Oz  15c,  ±  lb  3cc,  lb 
$1.00,  postpaid. 


Big  Boston 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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LETTUCE  (Continued.) 
White  Paris  Cos  or  Romaine.    Large,  narrow,  light  green  leaves;  does  not  make  a  head  like  any  of  the 
devious  varieties,  and  should  be  tied  np  to  bleach  a  week  or  ten  days  before  using     It  stands  the  heat  better 
than  the  cold     Sow  in  the  spring  and  again  in  August  and  September.    Oz  20c;  \  lb  60c,  lb  $1.75,  postpaid. 

Improved  Royal  Cabbage  makes  well-sized  solid  heads,  close  and  a  little 
flattened;  very  tender  and  of  a  light  green  color  on  the  outer  leaves,  chang- 
ing to  a  Golden  yellow  towards  the  centre.  It  stands  the  heat  better  than  any- 
other  variety,  and  is  therefore  used  by  all  market  gardeners.  For  shipping- 
it  is  rather  tender.    Oz  15c  i  lb  50c,  lb  $1.25,  postpaid. 


I  can  also  supply  the  following  well- 
known  lettuces:  ST.WJISHKAD,D£NyKR 
MARKET,  PRIZE  HEAD,  SALAMANDER 
and  PHILADELPHIA  BUTTER.  Prize  of 
each  :  Packet  5c;  \  lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.25. 


Geo  E.  Stone,  Gentilly  Road,  La.,  "I  never 
had  such  heads  of  Lettuce  as  I  am  shipping 
from  your  N.  O.  Passion,  eighty  heads  fill  a 
barrel,  and  they  are  as  hard  as  Cabbage.  Smith, 
Cordes  &  Co.,  in  Chicago,  say  they  never  had 


White  Paris  Cos 


any  finer." 


MUSIC  MELON. 


Improved  Royal  Cabbage 


'Melon  Francais  (Ft.)  Ztjcker  Melone  (Ger.)  Melon  (Sp.) 

Culture.— Sow  in  hills  five  feet  apart;  dig  into  each  hill 
one  or  two  shovels  full  of  well-rotted  manure;  plant  ten  to  a 
dozen  seeds  in  each  hill,  but  do  not  allow  more  tnan  four 
plants  to  grow.  They  should  be  worked  the  same  as  Cucum- 
bers until  the  vines  cover  the  ground.  Never  plant  them  near 
Cucumbers,  Squash  or  Pumpkins,  as  they  hybridize  very 
easily  and  lose  their  flavor. 


NEW  MUSK  MELON. 


Paul  Ross."  In  the  Paul 
f  ROSE  we  are  offering  the  Best 
Musk  Melon  introduced  for  many 
years.  It  is  a  successful  cross  of 
the  Osage  with  the  Netted  Gem, 
and.  combines  the  sweetness  of 
the  former  with  the  fine  netting 
of  the  Gem.  It  also  has  a  firm- 
ness of  rind  and  "cheesy''  struc- 
ture of  flesh  peculiarly  its  own, 
and  superior  in  these  respects  to 
any  Melon  in  existence. 

It  surpasses  all  Melons  as  a 
shipper  and  long  keeper,  and  no 
other  Melon  equals  it  in  sinall- 
ness  of  seed  cavity. 

With  such  ideals  in  view,  Mr. 
Paul  Rose,  one  of  the  most  ex-  '  HH         ,       1Pa,u.1  Rose  ,L    ,   .  ,        ...  , 

tensive  and  successful  growers  in  the  United  States,  has  produced  this  as  a  result  of  six  year's  critical  selec- 
tion for  a  basket  Melon  of  perfect  quality  for  the  shipping  trade.  _  . 

In  time  of  glut  the  PAUL  ROSE  was  eagerly  called  for  and  quickly  sold  at  prices  four  to  five  times  higher 
than  any  otherMelons  on  the  market.    Price:  Oz  15c,  ±  lb  40c,  lb  $1.00,  postpaid,  5  lbs  $4.00. 

New  Orleans  Market  or  Creole.  This  is  a  very 
popular  variety  in  the  New  Orleans  Market,  and  is 
about  the  only  variety  that  can  be  sold  here,  as  it  has 
a  great  reputation  for  its  fine  qualities  ;  it  is  beauti- 
fully 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.  Oz.  15c; 
i  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00,  postpaid. 

Netted  Green  Citron.  This  variety  is  cultivated  to 
a  greater  extent  for  market  than  any  other  sort  north 
of  New  Orleans,  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.  Oz.  10c;  4  oz.  25c;  lb.  75c,  postpaid. 
New  Early  Hacketisack.  The  Hackensack  has 
long  been  the  leading  variety  of  Cantaloupe  Melon 
grown  in  New  Jersey,  for  the  Philadelphia  and  New 
York  markets.  This  new  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.  Oz.  10c;  4 
oz.  25c;  lb.  75c,  postpaid. 


New  Orleans  Market. 


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C.  W.  EICHLIXG,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


MUSK  MELONS  (Continued.) 

Rocky  Ford  Canteloupe.  In  mam-  markets  our  very 
superior  New  Orleans  Market  Canteloupe  is  considered  too 
large  for  table  use.  This  grand  little  Melon  I  offer  has  taken 
the  lead  with  the  large  canteloupe  growers  of  Texas.  It  is 
well  netted,  slightly  ribbed,  oblong  in  shape,  and  of  very 
thick  flesh  ;  green,  very  sweet  and  highly  flavored ;  seed 
cavity  very  small,  weight  from  one  and  a  half  to  three  pounds. 
Packet  ioc.;  oz.  20c;  J  lb.  40c;  %  lb.  60c;  lb.  $1.00,  postpaid. 

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.    Oz.  ioc;  \  lb.  25c;  lb.  75c,  postpaid. 

Netted  Gem.  One  of  the  best  early  Melons  grown.  Shipped 
into  every  market  of  note.  Small  sized  but  of  exquisite  flavor. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  ioc;  \  lb.  25c;  lb.  75c,  postpaid. 

Pitieapple.  A  medium-sized,  early  variety,  of  an  oval  shape; 
delicious  flavor,  and  highly  perfumed  with  the  fragrance  of 
pineapple.    Oz.  ioc;  \  lb.  25c;  lb.  75c,  postpaid. 

the  Chicago  market.  For 


Rocky  Ford  Canteloupe. 
Cfiicago  Market.    A  standard  green-fleshed  nutmeg  melon,  a  favorite  011 
years  it  has  held  its  own  against  all  comers.    Pkt.  5c;  oz.  ioc;  lb.  50c. 
Gannon  Ball  or  Cosmopolitan.    Medium-sized,  round,  with  no  ribbing,  and  densely  netted.    The  flesh 
green,  very  thick  and  highly  flavored.    Pkt.  5c;  oz.  ioc;  \  lb.  20c;  lb.  60c,  postpaid.' 


many 


The  Cheap  Meion  Seed  of  the  Country  is  saved  from  the  cullings  of  a  crop  where  the  earliest  and  best  are  sold,  and 

tke  balance  saved  for  seed  -or  what  is  still  worse,  seed  saved  from  a  crop  grown  near  Cucumbers,  Squashes,  Pumpkins  or  Water- 
melons with  which  they  become  impregnated  and  produce  Melons  unfit  for  use. 


WATER  MELON. 


Melon  D'eau  (Fr.)  \Vasser-Mei,one  (Ger.)  Saxdia  (Sp.) 

f  CCLTURE-The  same  as  for  Musk  Melon,  except  that  the  hills  should  not  be  less  than  eight  feet  apart  and  not  over  three  plants 
&-e  allowed  to  remain  in  each  hill.  Select  light  sandy  soil.  The  number  of  valuable  varieties  for  marketing  and  shipping  is  very 
limited,  many  old  varieties  having  been  dropped  as  worthless. 


'THE  TRIUMPH. 

This  new  varietv  has  proved  a  sensation  last  year.  We  had  specimens  brought  to  the  store  weighing 
from  60  to  80  lbs.  while  Florida  produced  Monster  Melons  from  ico  to  148  lbs.  each.  The  Triumph  is  indeed 
the  largest  of  all  the  Melon  varieties,  its  quality  being  at  the  same  time  of  the  highest  standard.  It  is  of  deep 
olive  color.  Flesh  bright  scarlet,  very  solid,  juicy  anl  sweet.  It  brings  a  high  price  in  the  market  owing  to 
;lts  magnificent  appearance  and  many  good  quali  ies.  As  a  shipping  melon  it  cannot  be  surpassed.  Price  per 
csz.  iscts,  14  lb.  4octs,  Y%  lb.  65cts,  lb.  $1.00  postpaid. 


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Watermelon  (Continued.) 

The  grandest  of  all  the  Watermelons: 
"The  Lone  Star."  It  unites  all  the  good 
qualities  of  a  first-c'pss  melon,  surpassing 
all  known  varieties  in  sweetness,  productive- 
ness and  keeping  qualities.  Every  year  we 
hear  of  a  number  of  new  varieties  but  it  will 
be  a  long  time  before  the  DONE  STAR  is 
reached  by  a  newcomer.  Try  it  by  all  means. 
Size  above  medium,  of  dark  green  color, 
lightly  mottled,  in  shape  resembling  the  old 
Ice  Cream,  but  larger.  Rind  very  tough,  but 
thin,  qualifying  it  for  long  distance  ship- 
ping. Flesh  bright  scarlet  red  and  of  the 
finest  flavor.  The  best  seller  in  the  market> 
Oz.  20c,  i  lb.  40c,  lb.  $1.00,  postpaid. 

Seminole.  Thic  excellent  variety  originated 
in  Florida  a  few  years  ago,  and  is  very  early, 
oblong  in  shape,  of  two  colors,  some  grey 
and  others  light  green,  resembling  the  Ice 
Cream,  but  larger  in  size.  It  is  fine  flavored 
"The  i,one  star."  an(i  productive.    Pkt.  5c,  oz.  ioc,  lb.  50c, 

Eichlitig's  Alabama  Sweet."  A  novelty  of  great  promise,  larger  than  the  Lonev  Star,  of  cylindrical  form, 
irregularly  striped.  Flesh  very  sweet  and  fine  grained;  rind  thin  but  very  tough,  making  it  an  excellent  ship- 
per. Will  be  planted  for  general  crop  when  better  known.  I  have  entire  genuine  stock  of  this  great  melon; 
supply  very  limited.    Pkt.  ioc,  oz.  20.,  £  lb.  40c,  lb  $1.00,  postpaid. 

Improved  Kolb's  Gem.  The  seed  from 
this  is  saved  from  large,  smooth  melons  of 
a  darker  mottled  green  than  the  old  Kolb's 
Gem.  The  meat  is  of  a  richer  red  and  the 
melons  show  a  yellow  blotch  on  the  bot- 
tom. It  is  a  very  much  fresher,  better 
looking  melon  than  the  common  Kolb,  and 
fully  a  week  earlier  in  ripening,  besides 
growing  much  larger  and  being  a  heavier 
yielder.    Pkt.  5c,  oz.,  ioc,  £  lb  20.,  lb  50c. 

BLACK  DIAMOND-  A  cross  between  Kolb's 
Gem  and  Hoosier  King.  All  that  could  be  said  of 
the  Kolb's  Gem  as  to  good  shipping  qualities  can 
be  truthfully  stated  in  a  higher  degree  of  the  Black 
Diamond.  All  the  praise  of  high  quality  bestowed 
on  the  Sweetheart  as  to  its  "cutting"  nicely  and 
peculiarly  sweet  flavor,  can  be  repeated  of  this  new 
Melon;  but  its  prominent  point  of  merit  is  its 
extreme  size — frequently  cars  being  loaded  with 
specimens  averaging  30  to  35  pounds  each  to  the 
whole  car.  The  most  dinstinctive  point  in  its  ap- 
pearance is  its  color,  which  is  a  rich,  dark  green, 
almost  black,  and  of  such  a  shiny  lustre  that  it 
produces  an  effect  as  if  the  fruits  were  varnished. 
Of  uniformly  symetrical  shape,  roundish  to  bluntly 
oval,  and  this  similarity  of  shape  running  through 
the  whole  field.  The  habit  of  the  vine  is  extremely 
vigorous,  and  when  planted  at  the  same  time  as  the 
older  standard  varieties  the  vine  growth  is  more 
rapid.  Pkt.  ioc;  oz.  15c,  £  lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00;  by  ex- 
press, 5  lbs.,  $4.00. 

4@=  Are  you  in  need  of  information  on  Seeds  or 
cultivation  of  Crops  ?  If  so,  call  on  me  at  129  Camp  St. 


Improved  Kolb's  Gem 


DIXIE.  Mcdiu  ni  sized, 
shape  oblong;  color  of  skin 
dark  green,  striped  with 
lighter  shade;  flesh  bright 
red  or  scarlet,  of  good  qua- 
lity, and  not  inferior 
to  Florida's  Favorite  or 
Tone  Star;  largely  planted 
where  these  varieties  are 
not  known.  Pkt.  5c;  or., 
ioc;  lb.  50c. 

GEORGIA  RATTLE 
SNAKE  or  STRIPED  GYP- 
SY. An  old  but  reliable 
variety;  oblong  in  shape; 
growing  to  a  large  size  and 
beautifully  striped.  Oz.  ioc, 
I  lb  20c,  lb  50c,  postpaid. 
PRIDE  OFGEORGIA,  This 
new  Water  Melon  deserves 
being  planted  on  a  large 
scale.  The  rind  is  hard, 
and  consequently  excellent 
for  shipping.  Melons  per- 
fectly round,  slightly 
striped  and  of  fair  market 
size,  flesh  bright  red,  very 
sweet  and  ripening  up  well, 
Oz.  ioc,  i  lb  20c,  lb  50c, 
postpaid. 

fi@TTruck  farmer  will 
do  well  to  get  my 
special  prices  011 
PEAS  in  large  quan- 
tities. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


Watermelon  (Continued.) 

Florida's  Favorite  is  an  ex- 
cellent variety;  prolific;  earlier 
than  the  Kolb  Gem,  Rattle 
Snake  or  Pride  of  Georgia,  and 
very  fine  for  table;  yet  it  is  as 
good  for  shipping  as  the  Kolb 
Gem,  or  Rattle  Snake;  more 
than  medium  size;  colored  with 
light  and  dark  green  stripes 
alternately,  flesh  deep  red,  del- 
iciously  sweet,  firm  and  crisp. 
One  of'the  best  Melons.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  ioc;  lb.  6oc,  postpaid. 
Ice  Cream  or  Peerless  (White 
Seeded).  This  variety  is  annual- 
ly 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.  Seed  white.  Oz.  ioc; 
I  lb.  20c.;lb.  50c,  postpaid. 
''Florida's  Favorite." 

Mammoth.  Iron  Clad.  A  bard-skinned  sort  of  good  quality.  An  excellent  shipper.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  ioc;  lb.  50c* 
Duke  Jones.  A  Southern  Melon  of  great  merit.  It  is  of  the  same  shape  as  the  Kolb -Gem,  but  of  much 
finer  flavor  and  of  large  size.  Rind  dark  green,  red  flesh,  large  and  earl}-.  The  seed  we  offer  has  been  grown 
of  best  selected  stock  by  a  careful  grower  of  Georgia.  It  is  a  good  shipper.  We  recommend  it  highly.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz.  10.;  lb.  50c. 


Everything  for  the  Southern  Gardener. 

Do  not  split  your  orders  but  save  money  giving  me  your  complete  order  for  what  ever  you  may  need,  be 
it  seeds,  Fruit  Trees,  Garden  Tools,  Roses,  Vegetable  Plants,  Bulbs,  Grass  Seed,  Ornamental  trees  and  Shrubs, 
in  fact  anvthing:  needed  for  Garden  and  Farm. 


MUSTARD, 


MouTarde  (Fr.)  Senf  [Ger.] 

Culture.  '  Sow  broadcast  from  first  of  August  to  end  of  April.  Mustard  does  well  in  almost  any  soil,  and 
is  much  cultivated  for  the  New  Orleans  market,  where  it  meets  with  ready  sale. 

Southern  Giant  Curled.  The  only  variety  grown  Chinese.  A  variety,  lately  introduced,  producing 
here;  leaves  large  and  finelv  curled;  grows  very  rapid-     larger  foliage,  and  more  succulent  stems  than  the 

. ,  Common  White,  of  a  deeper  green  color,  and  more 

postpaid.  ^  -desirable  for  salad.    Oz.  15c;  j  lb.  25c;  lb.  75c,  post- 

lb.  40c,  postpaid.  paid. 


ly.  Oz.  15c;  J  lb.  25c;  lb.  75c. 
White  Seeded.    For  Picklins 


Gojibo  [Fr.]  Essbarer  Hibiscus  [Ger.] 

Cui/l'ure— Sow  in  drills  two  feet  apart  and  thin  out  to  one 
foot  in  the  drills.  Cultivate  the  same  as  corn.  Sow  from 
March  to  June. 

Tall  Growing.  The  most  popular  variety  in  the  South;  pods 
round  and  tender;  very  prolific.  Oz.  ioc;  i  lb.  20c;  lb.  50c, 
postpaid. 

Dwarf  Early.  Pods  comparatively  small  and  not  as  tender 
as  the  former.    Same  price. 

White  Velvet.  This  new  variety  originated  in  Georgia  and 
is  recommended  as  the  most  beautiful,  prolific,  smooth, 
round  pod  Okra  known.  It  is  exceedingly  tender,  well-flav- 
ft{r~    ^      j  ored  and  the  earliest  of  all  varieties.  Oz. 

ioc;  lib.  20c;  lb.  50c,  postpaid. 


100.00 


INVESTED  IX 


I    satsuma  Orange  Trees 

are  worth  $1000.00  in  five 
years. 

Can  you  invest  better? 


"White  Velvet." 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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Culture — Sow  broadcast  in  September  and  October,  and  when  about  six  inches  high,  transplant  in  rows  one  foot  apart  and  five 
inches  in  the  row;  if  dry  when  the  seed  is  sown;  water  the  bed  and  cover  with  moss,  which  must  be  removed  as  soon  as  the  seed 
comes  up. 

Louisiana  Creole  Onion.  The  most  reli- 
able variety  grown  in  Louisiana;  of  good 
size,  red  color  and  mild  flavor.  Price 
fluctuating;  given  on  application. 

The  origin  of  the  Creole  Onion  is  not 
known.  It  has  been  planted  in  Louisiana 
for  generations  and  is  to-day  the  most  valu- 
able of  all  existing  varieties  for  the  South- 
ern States.  It  is  difficult  to  convince 
Northern  planters  and  even  seed  merchants 
of  the  pecularities  of  Onion  culture  in  the 
South  and  the  seed  boxes  in  the  country 
stores  continue  to  contain  Northern  Onion 
seed  which  has  never  yet  made  an  Onion 
in  the  extreme  South.  Wherever  Eichling's 
seeds  are  sold  by  merchants  they  will  give 
you  the  genuine  Creole  if  you  ask  for  Onion 
seed. 

Red  Bermuda  Onion.  Owing  to  the 
frequent  failure  of  the  seed  crop  of  the 
Creole  Onion,  trials  with  imported  varieties 
have  been  made,  and  the  Red  Bermuda  was 
found  to  make  a  good  reliable  Onion  in 
our  section.  It  is  flat  like  the  Creole,  a 
little  lighter  in  color  and  much  earlier. 
For  a  first  crop  it  can  be  well  recommended. 
It  should,  however,  be  allowed  to  ripen 
thoroughly  before  harvesting,  to  limprove 
its  keeping  qualities.  Oz.  20c;  I  lb.  65c; 
lb.  $2.25,  postpaid. 

Red  Bermuda  Onion. 


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C.  W.  EICHUNG,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


ONIONS  .—(Continued) 

Wliite  Bermuda.    Same  as  the  red,  only  differing  in  color.  Oz. 
20c;  £  lb.  65c.;  lb.  $2.25,  postpaid. 

New  Everlasting  Onion — The  Australian  Brown  Onion.  For 

description  see  novelty   and  specialty  sheet.    Price  oz.  20  cts'.; 
i  lb.  50  cts.  lb.  $1.75,  postpaid. 

Eiculmg's  Yellow  Queen.  This  variety  has  become  famous  all 
over  the  South,  not  only  for  its  enormous  size,  but  for  the  beauti- 
fully formed  and  attractive  Onions  it  produces.  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;  highly  recommended,  Oz.  20c;  £  lb.  60c;  lb.  $2.00,  postpaid. 
Onion  Sets.  For  sections  where  Onions  can  be  grown  from  sets 
we  recommend  the  following  :  Dark  Red,  Light  Red  or  Yellow, 
and  White  Silver  Skin.  Plant  from  September  until  February. 
Price  on  application. 

Creole  Onion  Sets.  These  make  the  earliest  and  most  salable 
Onions  in  any  part  of  the  South.  Headquarters  for  Onion  Sets. 
Write  for  prices. 

Red  Bermuda  Onion  Sets.  Another  valuable  article  for  the 
Southern  truckfarmer  to  grow  early  Onions  both  green  and  dr}-  for 
the  market.  The  Genuine  Bermuda  Set  is  very  scarce  and  we 
warn  our  friends  against  imposters  selling  common  Western  Sets 
for  Bermudas.  Prices  per  qt.  40  cts.,  postpaid;  Peck  $1.25;  Half 
Bushel  $2.00. 


SHALLOTS. 

Echau,otte  [Fr.]  Schaw)TT:e:n  [Ger.] 

A  small  multiplying  Onion  of  very  mild  flavor;  much  used  in  soups  and  salads.  The  bulbs  are  divided 
in  August  and  planted  in  rows  about  one  foot  apart  and  four  inches  in  the  rows.  When  the  tops  are  dry  in  the 
Spring  they  must  be  dug  up  and  dried,  to  be  set  out  again  the  following  fall.    Price  on  application^ 

PARSLEY, 

Pkrsii,  [Fr.]       P^RTERSiijE  [Ger.]       PEREjii,  [Sp.] 

Soak  the  seed  for  twenty-four  hours  and  mix  with  sand  ;  it 
is  very  slow  to  germinate  and  sometimes  remains  in  the  ground 
from  four  to  six  weeks  before  making  its  appearance.  Sow 
broadcast  from  August  to  end  of  April.  But  after  January  only 
Creole  seed  should  be  used;  it  does  not  go  to  seed  as  soon  as 
Northern  seed.    Much  planted  for  market  and  shipping. 

Plain  or  Single  Parsley.   This  is  the  hardiest  variety; 
foliage  very  dark  green,  with  plain  leaves  having  a  strong 
Parsley  flavor  and  much  preferred  in  French  cooking.  Oz. 
ioc'.;  \  lb.  20c;  lb.  60c,  postpaid. 
Single  or  Plain  Parsley. 

Eichling's  Champion  Moss  Curled.  This 
variety  is  a  general  favorite,  and  is  especially 
recommended  for  market  gardeners,  as  it  stands 
the  winter  well ;  is  of  strong  growth,  beauti- 
fully curled  of  an  attractive  emerald  green  color; 
it  is  the  most  salable  of  all  varieties.  Oz.  ioc; 
£  lb.  25c;  lb.  80c,  postpaid. 
Double  or  Curled.  Leaves  beautifully  crimped 
and  curled  ;  grown  principally  for  shipping  to 
Northern  Markets.  Oz.  ioc;  \  lb.  20c;  lb.  60c, 
postpaid. 


Seeds  for  Truckfarmers,  Seed 
Potatoes,  Choice  Seed   Corn,    Onion  Sets, 
i  Fruit  Trees,  Satsuma  Orange  Trees  budded 
on  Trifoliata,  Grafted  Papershell  Pecans, 
I  Roses,  Flower  and  Field  Seeds,  Vegetable 
I  Plants. 


Eichling's  Champion^Moss_Cutled  Parsl 


Panais  [Fr.] 


PasTinake  [Ger.] 


Culture— The  land  should  be  deeply  dug  or  plowed  and  made  rich  and  mellow 
ire  well  up,  thin  out  to  three  inches  apart  in  the  rows.    Sow  from  September  until  March 


Chirivta  [Sp.] 
Sow'in  drills  one  foot  apart  and'when  the  plants 


Hollow  Crown  or  Sugar.    Roots  very  long,  white, 
smooth  and  lree   from  any  side  roots  ;  tender  and 
sweet.    Oz.  ioc;  i  lb.  20c;  lb.  50c,  postpaid. 
Improved  Guernsey.    A  greatly  improved  and  won- 
derfully fine  strain  of  Parsnip.    The  roots  do  not  grow 


so  long  as  the  Hollow~Crown,  but  are  of  greater  diam- 
eter and  more  easily  gathered.  It  is  a  very  heavy 
cropper.  The  roots  are  very  smooth  ;  the  flesh  is  fine- 
grained and  of  most  excellent  quality.  Oz.  ioc;  i  lb. 
20c;  lb.  50c,  postpaid.. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FDOWER  SEEDS. 


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PEAS. 


PoiS  [Fr.]  Erbsk  [Ger.]  GuiSANTE  [Sp.] 

The  Pea  being  a  very  important  crop  with  the  market  gardener,  great  care  should  be  exercised  in  procuring 
good  seed.  Do  not  buy  cheap  Peas  thinking  to  profit  on  the  price  of  the  seed,  the  difference  in  the  value  of 
the  crop  might  make  you  loose  ten  times  more.    The  best  seeds  are  always  the  cheapest. 

Culture— Plant  the  extra  early  varieties  in  drills  two  feet  apart  and  cover  about  two  inches  deep.  Tall  growing  varieties  should 
have  three  feet  between  the  rows,  while  for  the  very  dwarf  kinds,  such  as  Tom  Tumb,  one  foot  is  all  they  require.  Peas  are  planted 
here  from  August  till  March,  as  follows:  Extra  Early  varieties  in  August,  September  and  the  early  spring  months;  Marrowfats 
from  October  till  February,  and  wrinkled  varieties  only  in  spring.  Plant  the  Dwarf  and  Extra  Early  Peas  in  rich  soil:  Marrowfats 
will  do  better  in  sandy  soil  without  heavy  manuring. 

Eichling's  First 
and  Best.  The  ear- 
liest market  variety 
grown.  I  especial- 
ly recommend  it  to 
truck  farmers  and 
shippers  on  account 
of  its  even  growth 
of  pods,  which  are 
of  good  size,  well 
filled  and  mature 
at  the  same  time. 
Vines  two  to  two- 
and-a-half  feet  high 
stocky  and  vigor- 
ous. It  is  not  abso- 
lutely necessary  to 
brush  this  pea,  but, 
when  it  can  be 
done,  the  crop  is  in- 
creased enormous- 
ly. Pint  20c;  qt. 
35c,  postpaid;  peck 
$1.00;  bush.  $3.00. 
Early  Washisig= 
ton,  Early  Frame, 
Early  May.  Are 

"Eichling's  First  and  Best."  second  early  varie- 

ties, quite  productive,  tall  in  growth  and  of  good  flavor.    Pint  20c;  qt.  35c,  postpaid;  4 
qts.  60c;  bush.  $3.00. 

Alaska.  Another  Extra  Early  Dwarf  Pea  of  recent  introduction.  It  has  been  tried  here 
and  found  profitable  for  both  market  and  home  use.  Seeds  are  of  a  light  green  color, 
pods  well  filled  and  of  a  fine  flavor.  Pint  20c;  qt.  35c,  postpaid,  peck  $1.00;  bush.  $3.00. 
Laxton's  Alpha.  (Wrinkled).  Each  year  adds  still  more  attractive  features  to  this 
desirable  early  wrinkled  variety;  it  produces  fine  large  sized  pods,  very  productive  and  of 
exquisite  flavor,  resembling  the  old  Champion  of  England.  We  cannot  recommend  it  too 
highly.  Pint  20c;  qt.  35c,  postpaid;  4  qts.  75c;  peck  $1.25;  bush.  $4.50. 
American  Wonder.  (Wrinkled.)  The  earliest  wrinkled  variety  in  cultivation.  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  succes- 
sion.   Pint  20c;  qt.  35c,  postpaid;  4  qts.  $1.00;  peck  $1.50;  bush.  $5.00. 


'Alaska. 


'Blue  Beauty. 


McLean's  Little  Gem.  A  dwarf, 
wrinkled  variety.  Vines  about 
eighteen  inches  high;  produc- 
tive, sweet  and  delicious.  Plant- 
ed by  truckers  along  the  Illinois 
Central  R.  R.  for  shipping  to 
Northern  markets.  Pint  20c; 
qt.  35c;  postpaid;  peck  $1.25; 
bushel  $3.00. 

Blue  Beauty.  Thisisablue.roand 
Pea,  which  is  nearly  as  early  as  the  fa- 
mous American  Wonder,  but  far  more 
productive  and  a  sure  cropper;  the  uni- 
form height  of  its  growth  is  two  feet,  so 
regular  is  its  appearance  when  grow- 
ing in  rows  that  it  resembles  a  mina- 
ture  hedge;  its  pods  are  of  medium  size 
and  well  filled,  and  for  quality  and  fla- 
vor cannot  be  surpassed.  Pint  20c;  qt. 
35c,  postpaid;  peck  $1.20:  bush.  $3.50. 


fli\7<a  QAiitllAfn  CLckCkH  n  Trial  thi<2  Vf»?lf  For  the  following  reasons:  Eichling's  seeds  are  planted  by 
VJlVe  iJOULliern  ^eeti  <X  I  ricll  LI1IS>  ICm  thousands  of  professional  Truck  farmers  who  ship  to 
Northern  markets;  if  they  knew  of  better  seed  than  Eichling's  they  would  find  it  to  their  interest  to  buy  them;  after  trying 
Northern  seeds  they  returned  to  me.  Second:  Each  climate  has  its  peculiarities;  I  have  made  a  life  study  of  seeds  suitable  for 
Southern  planting.  I  offer  you  the  benefit  of  my  experience.  Third:  Why  should  you  send  money  to  a  great  distance  for 
seeds  which  you  can  have  near  by  of  much  better  quality?    That  money  has  no  chance  to  come  back. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


1=  E  KS — (Continued)  . 


Champion  of  England,  (wrinkled).  A  green  wrink- 
led variety,  famous  for  its  delicious  flavor.  Consider 
it  one  of  the  fiuest  varieties  for  family  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  planting, 
it  will  invariably  rot  in  the  ground,  and  another  plant- 
ing should  at  once  be  made.  .Pint  20c;  qt.  35c,  post- 
paid; 4  qts.  75c;  peck  Si. 25;  bushel  S4.oo. 
Tom  Thumb.  Height,  8  to  12  inches;  very  produc- 
tive, tender  and  of  good  flavor.  Good  for  family  gar- 
dens.  Pt.  20c;  qt.  35c,  postpaid;  peck  $r.oo;  bu.  55.00. 


Royal  Dwarf  White  Marrowfat.  This  is  regarded 
as  the  best  stock  of  Large  White  Marrowfats,  being 
dwarf  in  habit,  far  more  productive,  and  producing 
pods  of  much  larger  size.  Pint  20c;  qt.  30c,  postpaid; 
4  qts.  60c;  peck  $1.00;  bushel  53.00. 

Dwarf  and  Tall  Sugar,  (edible  pod).  These  varie- 
ties can  be  used  either  shelled  or  whole,  the  pods 
while  younglbeing  sweet  and  tender.  Pint  25c;  qt. 
40c,  postpaid. 


BNckeyed  Mar= 
rowfat.  A  well 
known  tall  vari- 
ety. Vines 
vigorous :  very 
hardy  and  a 
great  cropper.  I 
sell  very  large 
quantities  of 
this  Pea  in  the 
parishes  of  St. 


Blackeyed  Marrowf  at  Peas 

Pint  20c,  qt.  30c;  postpaid,  peck  75c,  bushel  $2.50. 


Bernard,  Plaquemine  and  Jefferson. 
Nott's  Excelsior.  This  magnificent  new  dwarf,  extra  early,  has  fully  borne  out  the  high  praise  given  it, 
and  has  become  exceedingly  popular.  It  is  a  little  taller  than  American  ^wonder,  but  quite  as  early,  a  splendid 
cropper,  with  large,  curved,  handsome  pods,  which  are]much  larger  than  the  Wonder's.  The  peas  are  green, 
wrinkled  and  of  delicious  quality,  sweet  and  juicy.  A  distinct  and  valuable  introduction.  Pint  20c,  quart  35c, 
postpaid,  peck  $1.25,  bushel  $4.50. 

Telephone.  (Wrinkled).  A  marvelous  variety,  producing  pods  of  podigious  size,  and  well  filled  with 
mammoth  peas  of  exquisite  flavor.  Growth,  five  feet;  an  extraordinary  cropper.  Pint  20c,  qt.  35c,  postpaid. 
Peck  51.25,  bushel  £4.00. 

Carter's  Stratagem.  A  wrinkled  variety  from  England.  It  is  very  distinct  iu  vine  and  foliage;  growing 
thick  and  large,  does  not  need  any  support.  It  is  the  Largest  Podded  variety  ever  brought  out,  pods  four  to 
five  and  a  half  inches  long,  which  cannot  be  [surpassed  in  flavor  and  productiveness.  Recommend  it 
highly.    Pint  20c,  Ot.  35c,  postpaid,  Peck  51.50,  Bush.  55.00. 


NOTE. — I  am  not  responsible  for  any  seeds  sent  by  mail,  if  any  valuable  seeds  are  ordered  to  be  sent  by 
mail,  add  eight  cents  extra  for  registry  charges. 


Pement  (Fr.) 

Spanischer  Pfeffer  (Ger) 
Pimento  (Sp.) 
Peperone  (Ital.) 


^        11%  ^  T~*  4%  Peppers  are  tender  and  require  to  be  raised  in  the  hot  bed.  Seed  should 

\J  |~<  \J  \Jf  \J  be  sown  in  Januarv  and  when  large  enough  transplanted  into  the  ground 
I    Lrfl    K    JLrflV*    in  rows  from  one"  and  half  to  two  feet  apart  and  one  foot  to  one  foot  and 

half  in  the  rows.    Care  should  be  taken  not  to  grow  different  kinds  close 

together,  as  they  may  mix  very  readily. 

Sweet  Spanish  Monstrous.    Of  cylindrical  form;  when  ripe  the  fruit  is  of  a 

beautiful  cord  red.    Sweet  and  thick  fleshed.    Oz.  30c,  i  lb.  $1.00,  postpaid. 

Long  Red  Cayenne.    Fruit  from  three  to  four  inches  long,  very  strong;  when 

ripe,  a  beautiful  red.    Oz.  20c,  \  lb.  75c,  postpaid. 

Red  Cherry.  A  small,  smooth,  round  variety  of  dwarf  growth;  very  pungent. 
Oz.  30c. 

Red  Chili.  Very  small  bright  red,  coneshaped  hot  peppers;  the  best  for  pepper 
sauce.    Oz.  30c. 

Red  Cluster.  This  pepper  is  a  sport  from  the  Chili,  which  it  resembles.  The 
fruits  are  curiously  crowded  together  on  each  branch,  making  the  plant  ex- 
tremely ornamental.    Oz.  25c,  \  lb.  80c,  postpaid. 

New  Golden  Dawn  Sweet  Pepper.  In  color  this  is  a  bright,  golden  yellow, 
and  in  productiveness  it  is  said  to  surpass  any  other  variety.  It  is  entirely  free 
from  fiery  flavor;  even  the  seeds  and  pulp  have  not  the  least  smarty  taste.  Oz. 
20c,  J  lb.  75c,  postpaid. 

New  Sweet  Pepper  Columbus.  A  decided  improvement  on  the  Sweet  Spanish, 
which  it  surpasses  in  length  by  one-half.  Fruit  very  sweet  and  fleshy;  a  great 
acquisition.    Oz.  30c. 


Bird  Eye.  The  smallest  and  ho  ".test  of  all.  Excellent  for  sauces. 
Oz.  40c. 

Tabasco  Pepper.  The  celebrated  Tabasco  Sauce  is  made  of  this 
variety.  Its  flavor  is  unsurpassed,  and  the  hot  peppers  are  much 
sought  after.    Oz.  40c,  |  lb  51.40,  postpaid. 

The  New  Martinique. — Crop  a  failure. 


Kuby  King 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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PEPPER  [Continued.] 

Sweet  Pepper,  Ruby  King.  This  variety  grows  to  a  larger  size 
than  the  Sweet  Spanish  Mammoth,  and  is  of  different  shape.  The 
fruit  is  from  five  to  six  inches  lon^  by  about  three  to  four  inches 
in  diameter,  and  of  bright  red  color.  It  is  remarkbly  mild  and 
pleasant  in  flavor,  and  can  be  sliced  and  eaten  as  a  salad,  the 
same  as  the  Spanish  Mammoth.  Single  plants  ripen  from  8  to 
10  fruits,  making  this  variety  both  productive  and  profitable. 
Oz.  25c,  i  lb.  90c,  lb.  $2.75. 

New  Sweet  Pep= 
per,  Elephant's 
Trunk.  Imported 
from  Italy,  and  said 
to  be  the  largest 
Sweet  Pepper  of  all, 
often  measuring  ten 
inches  in  length; 
broad-  shoulders, 
tapering  to  point 
as  indicated  by  its 
name.  See  cut.  Pkt. 
ioc,  oz.  30c. 


Elephant's  Trunk 


Cherry  Pepper 


RCITlCfllbCr  I  Prices  include  postage  on  quantities  up  to  one  quart.  On  larger  quantities  by  Express 
 !    or  Freight  charges  must  be  paid  by  purchaser. 


1  Want  the  Names  of  Buyers. 

For,  without  an  increased  list  each  year  I  could  not  extend  my  business.  To 
every  one  sending  in  an  order  I  ask  as  a  favor  that  they  give  the  names  and  ad- 
dresses of  any  of  their  friends  whom  they  know  to  be  buyers  of  anything  in  my 
line.    See  premium  list. 


Pomme  De  Terre  [Fr.] 
Kartoffee  [Ger.] 


Extra  Early  Vermont. 

Very  similar  to  the  Ear- 
ly Rose,  but  of  a  stronger 
growth;  a  little  earlier, 
and  the  tubers  are  more 
uniform  and  larger.  It 
is  an  excellent  table  va- 
riety. Price  Bbl.  $3.25, 
Bush.  $1.35,  Peck  45c. 


POTATOES 


sweet  Spanish  Pepper 

Improved  ISeauty 
of  Hebron,    one  of 

the  earliest  and  best 
potatoes  in  cultivation- 
It  is  a  hybrid  of  the 
Peerless  and  Beauty  of 
Hebron,  and  on  the 
trial  g-rounds  last  sea- 
son we  found  the 
Vaughn  Early  Northern 
the  same,  or  so  very 
similar  that  we  could 
not  distinguish  a  differ- 
ence; being  a  seedling 
of  the  former  it  is  hardX 
ier  than  most  of  the 
Early  Red  varieties.  In 
color  and  shape  it 
resembles  the  Old 
Beauty  of  Hebron;  but 
is  superior  in  quality 
and  earlier.  Recom- 
mend same  for  early 
market  planting,  also 
for  family  use.  Per 
barrel  $3.25;  bushel 
$x-35;  i  bushel  75c;  peck 
45C-;  I  peck  25c;  10  bar- 
rels $30.00. 


Early  Rose 

grow  to  perfection. 


PATATAS  iNGIvEZAS  (Sp.) 
Tartufo  Beancho  (Ital.) 

Early  Rose.  This  patato 
is  oval,  very  shallow-eyed, 
pink-skinned,  very  dry, 
and  mealy  when  boiled.  It 
should  not  be  planted  too 
soon,  from  the  fact  that 
it  makes  small  stalks, 
and  if  cut  down  by  frost 
it  suffers  more  than  any 
other  variety;  but  it 
wants  rich,  light  soil  to 
Price  same  as  the  Hebron. 


Improved  Beauty  of  Hebron. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


Carman  No.  3 


Potatoes  (Continued). 

Carman  No.  3  Introduced  by  Thorburn,  who 
says  of  it:  "A  seedling  from  seedlings  raised 
through  several  generations  by  the  experienced 
originator  whose  name  they  bear.    It  is  of  the 
shapeliest  form,  and  even  in  droughty  seasons  ! 
its  perfect  shape  is  retained.    The  eyes  are! 
shallow  and  few  in  number.    Both  skin  and] 
flesh  are  of  extreme  whiteness.    It  is  a  perfect  \ 
keeper.    The  foliage  is  of  a  dark  green  color 
and  the  vines  are  always  strong  and  vigorous.  | 
Without  an}-  approach  to  an  exception  it  is 
the  greatest  yielder.  Barrel  $3.25,  bushel  $1.50; 
Peck  45c;  by  freight  or  express. 
Eichling's  Pride  of  the  South    Results  from 
this  new  and  early  variety  have  been  exceed- 
ingly flattering.  Color  white,  with  pink  around 
the  eyes,  which  are  few  and  on  the  surface. 
Flesh  very  white  and  mealy.    It  is  very  early 
and  will  bear  shipping  when  other  varieties 
will  not.    Peck  50c,  }2  bu.  90c,  bushel  $1.50, 
bbl.  $4.25. 

TZEE3ED  SWIEIEiT  POTATO. 

Convolvulus  Batatas. 

The  Sweet  Potato  is.  next  to  corn,  the  most  important  food  crop  in  the  South.  It  is  a  wholesome  and  nutritious  diet,  good  for  man 
and  beast.  Though  cultivated  to  a  limited  extent  on  the  sand}-  lands  of  New  Jerse}'  and  some  of  the  Middle  States,  it  thrives  best  on 
the  light  rich  lands  of  the  South,  which  bring  their  red  and  golden  fruit  to  greatest  perfection  under  the  benign  rays  of  a  Southern 
sun.  It  is  a  plant  of  a  warm  climate,  a  child  of  the  sun.  much  more  nutritious  than  the  Irish  Potato  on  account  of  the  great  amount 
of  saccharine  matter  it  contains,  and  no  Southern  table  should  be  found  without  it  from  the  first  day  of  August  till  the  last  day  of 
May.  Some  plant  early  in  spring  the  Potato  itself  in  the  prepared  ridges,  and  cut  the  vine  from  the  Potato  when  large  enough, 
and"  plant  them  out;  others  start  the  Potatoes  in  a  bed  prepared  expressly  for  that  purpose,  and  slip  off  the  sprouts  as  they  come  up; 
and  set  these  out.  The  latter  method  will  produce  the  earliest  Potatoes;  others  who  set  the  vines,  say  they  make  the  largest  tubers. 
In  preparing  the  land  the  soil  should  be  thoroughly  pulverized,  the  ridges  laid  off  about  five  feet  apart,  well  drawn  up  and  rather 
flat  on  top.  If  everything  is  ready,  and  time  for  planting  has  arrived,  do  not  wait  for  a  rain,  make  a  paste  of  clay  and  cow  manure; 
in  this  dip  the  roots  of  the  slips  and  press  the  earth  firmly  around  them.  Old  slips  are  more  tenacious  of  life  than  young  ones,  and 
will  under  favorable  circumstances  answer  best.  Watering  afterwards,  if  dry  weather  continues,  of  course,  will  be  necessary.  Other- 
wise plant  your  vines  and  slips  just  before  or  after  a  rain.  Twelve  inches  apart  in  rows  is  considered  a  good  distance.  The  ridges 
should  never  be  disturbed  by  a  plow  from  the  time  they  are  made  until  the  Potatoes  are  ready  to  be  dug.  Scrape  off  the  grass  and 
young  weeds  with  a  hoe,  and' pull  up  the  large  ones  by  hand.  Crab  grass  is  peculiarly  inimical  to  the  Sweet  Potato,  and  should  be 
carefully  kept  out  of  the  patch.  The  vine  should  never  be  allowed  to  take  root  between  the  rows.  Sweet  Potatoes  should  be  dug 
before  a  heavy  frost  occurs;  a  very  light  one  will  do  no  harm.  The  earth  should  be  dry  enough  to  keep  it  from  sticking  to  the  Pota- 
toes.   The  old  fashioned  potato  bank  is  the  best  arrangement  for  keeping  them,  the  main  points  being  a  dry  place  and  ventilation. 

Varieties  Generally  Cultivated  in  the  South: 

The  Spanish  Yam.    Skin  and  flesh  yellow  and  very  sweet.    An  excellent  Potato  for  family  use.    |  bush.  Si.oo;  bush.  SI. 60. 
Eichling's  Golden  Yam.    A  very  superior  New  Sweet  Potato  for  table  use.     Shape  much  like  the  Pumpkin  Yam.  but  more  prolific; 
color  yellow.    Skin  thin  and  when  baked  does  not  cling  to  potato;  very  rich  in  saccharine  matter.    Peck  75c;  £  bu.  Si. 25;  bu.  $2.00. 
SOUTHERN   QUEEN.    Very  similar  to  the  former,  but  smoother,  the  tubers  having  no  veins  or  very  few;  it  is  earlier.     Price  same 
as  Spanish  Yam. 

PUMPKIN  YAiM.  This  potato  is  similar  in  shape  and  appearance  to  the  Spanish  Yam;  but  the  flesh  is  red  or  buff  color  and  has 
somewhat  the  appearance  of  pumpkin.    It  is  very  fine  when  cooked  or  baked;  very  prolific;  on  the  market  it  is  always  in  demand. 

i'bush.  Si. 15;  bush.  S2. 00.  • 

SHANGHAI,  OR  CALIFORNIA   YAH.    This  is  the  earliest  variety  we  have,  frequently,  under  favorable  circumstances,  giving  good 
sized  tubers  two  months  after  planting  the  vine.    Very  productive,  having  given  300  bushels  per  acre  when  planted  early  and  on  rich 
land.    Skin  dull  white  or  yellow,  flesh  white,  dry  and  meal}-,  in  large  specimens  frequently  stringy.    £  bu.  75c;  bu.  $1.25. 
BUNCH  YAM.    The  New  Bunch  Yam    is  very  early,  hardy  and  a  vigorous  grower.    Vines  do  not  run  but  grow  erect  and  are  easily 
cultivated.    Peck  75c;  §  bu.  St. 25:  bu.  S2.00. 

RED=SKINNED  NANSEflOND,    Very  popular  in  the  North,  but  little  planted  here.    Price  on  application. 


CALBASSE  (Fr.) 
Cultcre.— -Cultivate  in  hills  eig 
Melons  and  Squashes  as  possible. 

Large  Cheese.  A  very  hardy 
and  productive  variety.  Large, 
round  and  flat;  flesh  yellow 
and  of  excellent  flavor.  Oz 
10c;  ^4  lb  20c,  lb  50c,  post- 
paid. 

King  of  Mammoths.  This 
variety  is  famous  for  the  size 
of  the  Pumpkins  it  produces, 
which  frequently  weigh  150 
pounds;  is  of  a  grayish  yellow 
color,  it  is  only  cultivated  for 
curiosity  or  exhibition  purposes 
as  its  flesh  is  coarse  and  stringy 
and  only  fit  for  stock  feeding. 
Packet  10c;  oz  15c;  %  lb  30c; 
lb.  $1.00,  postpaid. 


Calabaza  (Sp.)  SPEISE  Kurbjs  (Ger.) 

ht  or  ten  feet  apart,  the  same  as  watermelons.   Plant  in  April,  May  or  June,  and  as  far  from 

Japanese  Pie.  The  flesh  is 
very  thick,  solid,  unusually 
fine  grained,  dry  and  sweet, 
resembling  Sweet  Potatoes  in 
taste.  They  ripen  early  and 
keep  well.  The  seeds  are  cu- 
riously marked.  Oz  10c;  %  lb 
20c;  lb.  75c,  postpaid. 
Kentucky  Field.  A  large 
3'ellow  variety;  the  best  for 
general  field  culture.  Oz  10c; 
i  lb  15c;  lb  30c,  postpaid. 
Cashaw  Crook=Neck,  Large 
green-striped  variety,  very 
popular  in  the  New  Orleans 
market.  Oz  10.;  %  lb  20c;  lb 
Cashaw  Crook-Neck.  7SC"  postpaid. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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Radis  (Fr.)  Rettig  (Ger.)  RabaniTo  (Sp.) 

Culture. — Sow  broadcast  in  rich  and  mellow  soil  or  among  other  vegetables  where  they  will  ripen  soon  and  can  be  removed  to 
give  growing  room.  The  red  varieties  may  be  sown  every  month  of  the  year,  but  during  the  summer  months  they  require  frequent 
waterings.  The  yellow  and  white  radishes  [are  the  best  for  summer  sowing,  while  the  black  Spanish  should  be  sown  in  October 
and  November. 

White  Tipped  Scarlet  Turnip.  This  is  an  early 
variety  of  medium  size,  of  excellent  flavor,  and  of 
very  handsome  appearance.  Color,  deep  scarlet 
tipped  with  white.  A  great  favorite  in  the  Chicago 
market.  Pkt.  5c;  oz  10c;  %  lb.  15c;  lb.  40c. 
Scarlet  Globe.  This  variety  is  one  of  the  finest  for 
forcing  and  market  gardening  purposes.  The  shape 
is  roundish  oval;  skin  brilliant  red,  flesh  white,  solid, 
crisp,  and  very  mild.  Tops  are  very  small.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  ioc;  %  lb.  20c;  lb.  60c. 

Philadelphia  White  Box.  Its  points  of  superiority 
are  short  top,  rapid  growth,  perfect  turnip  shape, 
extra  fine  quality,  and  showing  but  little  disposition 
to  become  pithy;  especially  fitted  for  growing  under 
glass,  in  frames,  or  "boxes,"  hence  its  name.  Owing 
to  its  very  few  leaves  it  can  be  sown  thickly.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz.  10.;  i  lb.  20c;  lb.  65c. 


Chartier  Radish.  A  handsome  new  variety  of  great 
merits.  It  grows  to  a  good  size  without  getting  pithy, 
and  gives  good  results  as  an  early  summer  radish. 
The  color  at  the  top  is  a  deep  crimson,  running  into 
pink  about  the  middle,  and  from  thence  downward 
into  a  waxy  white.  A  very  pretty  and  distinct  vari- 
ity.  Oz.  ioc;  i  lb.  20c;  lb.  50c,  postpaid. 
Earliest  Carmine  Olive,  A  new  distinct  and  beauti- 
ful variety  of  great  forcing  value.  The  roots  are  crisp 
and  tender,  much  larger  than  those  of  the  turnip 
sorts,  while  the  tops  are  far  smaller.  A  most  valuable 
variety  for  the  enterprising  market  gardener.  Pkt. 
5c;  oz  ioc;  i  lb  20c,  1  lb  65c,  postpaid. 
Woods  Early  Frame,  Very  fine  sort  for  forcing. 
Similar  to  Long  Scarlet,  but  about  half  the  length  and 
10  days  earlier.  Pkt  5c,  oz  ioc,  £  lb  20c,  lb  60c, 
postpaid. 


Half  Long  Deep  Scarlet.  This  is  by  far  the  most 
planted  by  market  gardeners.  It  is  of  French 
origin,  very  handsome,  of  a  lively  scarlet  color. 
Pointed  rooted  and  about  three  inches  long.  It 
is  ready  for  market  in  about  thirty  days  after 
sowing.  Oz.  ioc. ,  \  lb  20.,  lb  50c,  postpaid. 
White  Summer  Turnip.  Same  as  the  foregoing, 
but  of  a  pure  white  color.  Not  so  popular  as  the 
Strassburg.  Oz.  10c,  >4  lb  20c,  postpaid. 
Earley  Scarlet  Turnip.  A  small  round  radish, 
of  good  quality  but  little  used  here.  Oz.  ioc, 
i  lb  20c,  lb  50c. .  postpaid. 


Prices  on  Beans, 
Peas  and  Corn  in- 
clude Postage  or 
Expressage  on 
Pints  and  Quarts. 


Half  hong  Deep  Scarlet 


Early  L,ong  Scarlet  Short  Top 


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C.  W.  EICHIvING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


PC  DISH  (Continued). 

Radish,  Brightest  Long  Scarlet  or  Cardinal, 
The    handsomest    Long    Radish  Grown. 

A  New  sort  of  great  merit.  It  resembles  the 
Early  Long  Scarlet  in  shape  and  size;  extra- 
ordinary early,  being  fit  for  use  in  twenty-five 
days  after  sowing.  The  most  remarkable  qua- 
lity, however,  is  its  color,  which  is  the  brigh- 
test scariet,  we  have  seen  in  any  radisb;  the 
ends  are  tipped  white.  This  sort  outsells 
any  other  long  Radish  put  in  competition  with 
it  on  the  market,  it  is  an  extra  fine  sort  for 
the  home  garden;  quality  the  very  best.  Oz. 
ioc,  i  lb  2oc,  lb  6oc,  postpaid. 

Long  Black  Spanish  Winter.  Of  very  large 
size  and  firm  texture.  I  have  an  improved 
strain  of  this  winter  radish  which  produced 
specimens  weighing  from  five  to  six  pounds 
each.    Oz.  ioc,  %  lb  25c,  postpaid. 

Early  Long  Scarlet  Short  Top.  A  very  good 
shipping  variety,  from  six  to  eight  inches  long, 
of  bright  scarlet  color,  very  brittle  and  tender. 
Oz.  ioc,  X  lb  20c,  lb  50c,  postpaid. 


French  Breakfast.  A  very  popular  French  variety, 
of  very  rapid  growth;  and  one  of  the  best  varieties  for 
early  forcing;  its  form  is  oval;  red,  tipped  white,  and 
small  in  size;  it  is  also  a  beautiful  variety  for  garnish- 
ing purposes.    Oz.  ioc;  i  lb.  20c;  lb.  60c,  postpaid. 


Salsify,  Sandwich  Island  Mammoth 


„  rt  .  .  I+011  g  Black  Spanish  Winter 

White  Strassburg.  A  new  half  long  summer  radish, 
growing  to  a  good  size  in  about  a  month  after  sowing. 
It  stands  the  heat  very  well,  is  brittle  and  juicv  along 
time  after  ripening.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  ioc;  £  lb.  20c;  lb. 
60c. 


ROQUETTE. 

Used  as  a  salad  like  Cress,  and 
cultivated  in  the  same  manner. 
Oz.  20c. 


SALSIFY. 


Sai,sifis  (Fr.)       ,  Haferwurzei,  (Ger.)  Sai,sife  Blanco  (Sp.) 

Culture. — Sow  in  drills  one  foot  apart,  and  thin  out  to  four  inches  in  the  drill.  The  ground  should  be 
deeply  dug  and  well  manured.    Sow  from  September  to  December. 

Sandwich  Island  Mammoth.  An  improvement  on  the  old  variety,  growing  twice  the  size  in  the  same  time. 
Oz.  15c 

OSEIW.E  (Fr.) 


SORREL. 


Sauerampfer  (Ger.) 


Culture. — Sow  in  drills  one  foot  apart,  and  thin  out  to  four  inches  in  the  drill.  Sow  from  August  to  October, 
and  again  in  February. 


Epinard  (Fr.) 
Spinat  (Germ.) 


Spinach. 


ESPINACA  (Sp.) 


Culture. — Sow  broadcast  from  September  to  end  of  March  in  rich  ground.  As  Spinach 


must  be  sown  very  thin  to  leave  room  for  large  leaves,  our  market 
and  beets  on  the  same  land,  the  radish  will  be  sold  and  the  be 
time  the  Spinach  needs  more  space. 


teners  throw  radish 
ransplanted  by  the 


for  the  market, 
Oz.  ioc,  M  lb 


Broad  leavca  Flander 

BSoomsdale  Savoy. 

lb  40c,  postpaid.    10  1 


Broad  leaved  Flanders.  The  only  variety  planted  here 
producing  large  thick  leaves,  very  succulent  and  hardy. 
20c,  lb  40c,  postpaid;  10  lbs.  $2.50  by  express. 

A  very  succulent  curled  variety.  Recommended  for  family  use  only.  Oz.  ioc,  %  lb  20c. 
bs.  $2.50  by  express. 

COURGE  [Fr.]  ^  4TS     1  2fc         Iftl       C  A  T,B  AZ  A  TO  XT  AX  ERA  [  S  p .  ] 

Speise-kurbiss  [Ger.] 


Squash. 


Culture.— The  same  as  cucumbers.    Sow  from  February  till  June,  always  at  a  good  dis- 
tance from  cucumbers  and  melons  as  they  easily  hybridize  and  spoil  the  flavor. 
Early  White  Bush  or  Patty  Pan.    The  only  variety  planted  here  for  shipping.  Color  a  light 
cream;  flat  scalloped  shaped,  growing  in  bush  form  and  very  productive.    Oz.  ice,  \  lb.  20c. , 
lb. 50c,  postpaid. 

I  also  keep  on  hand  a  stock  of 

Hubbard  and  Summer  Croockneck  Squashes,  which  are,  however,  very  littte  planted 
here— the  Cashaw  Pumpkin  taking  their  place  in  the  South.    Oz.  ioc,  £  lb.  20c,  postpaid. 


Early  White  Bush  Squash 


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Tomate  (Fr.) 
LjebesapfeI/  (Ger.) 
Tomate  (Sp.) 


Culture— Sow  the  seed,  as  thin  as  possible,  in  a  hotbed 
or  frame  about  the  middle  of  January,  and  in  the  open 
ground  from  March  till  July.  The  first  are  transplanted 
in  the  open' ground  about  middle  of  March,  three  feet 
apart  on  well  prepared  and  manured  land.  As  the  plants 
grow,  they  should  be  fastened  to  stakes  or  trellis  to  keep 
the  fruit  from  the  ground. 

The. New  Stone. 

This  variety  is'  re- 
commended for  a 
main  crop,  is  of  large 
size,  bright  scarlet 
color,  very  smooth, 
with  occasionally  a 
specimen  very 
slightly  octagon- 
shaped;  rioening 
evenly  to  the  stem 
without  a  crack;  ex- 
ceedingly solid  and 
firm-fleshed  (as  its 
name  indicates);  is 
an  excellent  ship- 
per; quality  the  very 
best;  fine  for  can- 
ning; a  good  keeper, 
without  hard  core; 
not  subject  to  rot';  its 
appearance  on  mar- 
ket remarkably  at- 
tractive; a  heavy  va- 
riety; its  vines  and 
foliage  rank  and  ro- 
bust, heavyly  loaded 
with  very  uniform 
specimens  of  fruit. 
Oz.  20c;  i  lb.  6oc; 
lb.  $1.50,  postpaid. 

New  Tomato, 
Truckers'  Fav* 
©rite.  This  new 
variety,  which  I 
introduced  is 
a  decided  im- 
provement on  the 
Stone.  It  is  earlier 
and  larger  than  -the 
Stone,  at  the  same 
time  retaining  the 
excellent  shipping- 
qualities.  It  is  of  bright-scarlet  color,  very  smooth  and  ripening  evenly  to  the  stem;  exceedingly  solid  and  a  long  keeper,  hence  its 
well-deserved  name.    Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  \  lb.  60c; .lb.  $1.50,  postpaid. 

■The-New  Imperial.  Without  doubt  this  is  one  of  the  best  main  crop  Tomatoes  now  in  cultivation.  It  is  large,  solid  and  smooth  r 
has  the  right  color  for  the  Chicago  market,  and  makes  the  evenest,  handsomest  show  in  the  tomato  box  of  any  we  have.  We  think 
it  better  than  Acme,  Essex  Hybrid  or  Beauty,  and  that  is  as  much  as  we  need  say  of  any  Tomato.  Pkt.  5c;  \  oz.  15c;  oz.  25c;  \  lb. 
75c;  lb.  $2.50. 

Ponderosa.  This  variety,  when  conditions  are  favorable,  grows  to  an  immense  size  and  makes  the  heaviest  fruit  of  any  in  the 
list.    Our  stock  is 'from  the  original  strain.    None  better.    Pkt.  5c;  |  oz.  15c;  oz.  25c;  \  lb.  75c;  lb.  $2.50. 

Yellow  Prince.  A  Tree  Tomato.  Color  yellow.  Early  as  Champion.  Texture  solid;  flavor  sprightly  and  pleasant.  Ver3' orna- 
mental.   Pkt.  5c;  oz.  35c. 

Livingston's  Favorite.    One  of  the  largest,  perfect  shaped  Tomatoes  in  cultivation,  smoother  than  the  Paragon,  and  does  not 
crack.    It  ripens  early  and  evenly.    Recommended  for  early  shipping.    Oz.  20c. ;  \  lb.  60c. ;  lb.  $1.50,  postpaid : 
Livingston's  Beauty.    Similar  to  the  Favorite;  also  a  good  shipper.    Oz.  20c;  \  lb.  60c;  lb.  $1.50,  postpaid. 


HONOR  BRIGHT  TOMATO. 


HONOR  BRIGHT, 

NOVELTY  OF  1899. 

One  of  the  best  for  shipping-, 
excelling  all  others  in  this  re- 
spect, owing  to  its  beautiful 
bright  scarlet  color  and  solid 
flesh.  Very  few  seeds,  imbed- 
ded in  the  hard  juicy  center, 
almost  without  cavity.  Its  ta- 
ble qualities  are  superb.  Oz. 

30c;  yA  ib.  $1.00;  y2  ib.  $1.50; 

lb.  $2.50. 

JgigTrepare  arid  send  in  your 
seed  list  for  spring  seeds.  Have 
your  friends  write  for  C.  W. 
Eichting's  Illustrated  Cata- 
logue and  Garden  Manuel.  It 
costs  you  nothing  and  contains 
much  valuable  information. 


I  Supply  the  following  well-known  kinds  at  the  uniform  price  of  5c.  per  pkt.;  20  c.  per  oz.: 
PARAGON,    VOLUNTEER,    RED  PEAF,    OPTIMUS,    PRELUDE,    YELLOW  PLUM,    RED  CHERRY. 


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TOMKTO.  (Continued.) 


Dwarf  Champion,  one 

of  the  most  distinct  and  valu- 
able Tomatoes  of  recent  intro- 
duction. Dwarf,  stiff  habit, 
scarcely  needing- any  support. 
It  is  very  early  and  wonder- 
fully prolific.  Color  same  as 
Acme.  Is  perfectly  round  and 
smooth  and  of  medium  size. 
Oz.  20c;  %  lb.  6oc;  lb.  $1.50, 
postpaid. 

King  of  the  Earlies. 

A  new  dwarf  variet}-,  claimed 
to  be  the  earliest  of  all.  Up- 
right in  growth  and  very 
productive.  Fruit  of  medium 
size;  bright  red  and  quite 
solid.  Oz.  20c;  i  lb  60c;  lb 
Si. 50.  postpaid. 

Volunteer.  An  early 
Tomato,  of  attractive  color 
and  good  size,  averaging  six 
to  eight  ounces.  Of  perfect 
form,  a  continuous  and  pro- 
ductive bearer,  ripens  well  to 
the  stem,  and  is  entirely  free 
from  hard  core.  It  has  been 
tested  thoroughly.  Oz.  20c; 
I  lb  60c;  lb  $1.50,  postpaid. 

Early  Acme,    one  of  the 

earliest,  and  produces  an 
abundance  of  mediun  sized 
fruit,  of  a  dark  red  color, 
slightly  tinged  with  purple. 
Of  a  delicious  flavor.  A  good 
shipping  variety.  Oz  20c.;  £ 
lb  60c;  lb  $1.50,  postpaid. 

ParagO  n .  a  second  early. 
Fruit  large,  color  bright  crim- 
son; smooth,  solid  and  of 
excellent  flavor.  Bears  ship- 
ping to  long  distances  very 
well  and  is  much  planted  for 
this  purpose.  Oz.  20c.;  \  lb. 
60c;  lb.  $1.50,  postpaid. 


GUARANTEE. 

Complaints  made  that  seeds  are  not  good,  should  quite  as  often  be  attributed  to  other  causes  as  to  the 
quality  of  the  seeds.  There  are  hundreds  of  contingencies  continually  arising  to  prevent  the  best  seeds  always 
giving  satisfaction,  such  as  sowing  too  deep,  too  shallow,  in  too  wet  or  too  dry  soil  ;  insects  of  all  description 
destroying  the  plants  as  soon  as  or  before  they  appear  ;  wet  weather,  cold  weather,  frosts,  chemical  changes 
in  the  seeds,  induced  by  temperature,  etc.  For  the  above  reasons  it  is  impracticable  to  guarantee  seeds  under 
all  circumstances. 


Eichling's  Excelsior 

is  among  the  purple 
Tomatoes  what  the  Honor 
Bright  is  among  the 
bright  red.  The  fruit  is 
very  large,  born  in  clus- 
ters, of  a  beautiful  glossy 
dark  purple  red.  The  seed 
cavities  are  so  small  that 
the  fruit  is  nearly  solid; 
the  skin  is  tough,  and  re- 
tains its  firmness  several 
days  longer  than  any- 
other  purple  variety 
Where  purple  Tomatoes 
are  preferred,  the  Excel- 
sior will  fill  the  bill. 

My  stock  is  grown  by 
the  originator,  and  seed 
of  this  variety  offered  this 
season  has  its  parentage 
from  one  iS-ounce  Toni^o 
grown  in  1897.  Packet 
10c;  oz.  40c;  i  lb.  $1.00, 
postpaid. 

Selected  Trophy. 

The  popularity  of  the 
Trophy  is  equal  to  that  of 
any  other  variety,  and  will 
alwavs  be  regarded  with 
great  favor  by  all  growers. 
The  seed  we  offer  is  saved 
from  selected  specimens, 
and  cannot  fail  in  produc- 
ing handsome,  well- 
formed  and  desirable 
fruit;  this  variety  is  noted 
for  its  solidity  and  beau- 
ty. Oz  20c;  I  lb  60c.;  lb 
$1.50,  postpaid. 
lgnOtUm.  A  novelty 
of  great  merit.  Very  early 
and  large,  similar  to 
Favorite.  Same  price  as 
above. 


Eichling's  Excelsior 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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Navet  (Fr.)  Weisse  Ruebe  (Ger.)  Nabo  (Sp.) 

Culture — The  ground  should  be  deeply  plowed  and  thoroughly  broken;  they  do  best  in  new  land.  Ground  that  has  been  used 
for  any  length  of  time  should  be  manured  the  previous  season.  Usually  sown  broadcast,  but  the  Rutabaga  and  large  yellow  should 
he  sown  in  drills  one  foot  apart,  so  as  to  admit  of  being  thinned  out  and  worked  like  Kohlrabi.   Sow  from  July  till  February. 

;  Early  Red  or  Purple  Top.  Strap  leaved,  the 
most  popular  variety;  flat  with  deep  purple  top; 
very  early  and  of  delicious  flavor.  Oz  ioc.;  |  lb  20c; 
lb  50c..,  postpaid.    By  express,  5  lbs  $1.75;  10  lbs  $3.00. 

Early  White  Flat  Dutch.  This  variety  has 

the  shape  and  same  good  qualities  as  the  purple  top, 
and  is  a  little  earlier.  It  is  used  for  first  sowing. 
Oz  ioc;  i  lb  20c;  lb  50c,  postpaid.  By  express,  5  lbs 
$1.75.;  10  lbs  $3.00. 

Extra  Early  Purple  Top  Munich,    a  very 

distinct  and  very  early  Turnip,  with  a  bright  pur- 
plish red  top  and  fine  root.  It  has  proved  to  be  fully 
two  weeks  earlier  than  any  other  variety.  Oz  ioc. ; 
J  lb  25c;  lb  60c;  postpaid. 

Improved  Red  Top  Globe,    of  Globular 

.shape,  very  handsome  and  of  superior  quality  either 
for  the  table  or  for  stock.  An  excellent  keeper  and 
■a  valuable  market  variety.  Oz  ioc;  £  lb  20c;  lb 
50c,  postpaid. 

Improved  Purple  Top  Rutabaga.  Roots 

finely  formed;  of  beautiful  orange  color,  with  purple 
top.  Sow  in  drills  during  September  and  October. 
Oz  ioc;  i  lb  20c;  lb  50c,  postpaid.  By  express,  5 
lbs  $2.00;  10  lbs  $3.00;  25  lbs  $7.00. 

Early  Purple  Top  and  White  Flat  Dutch  Turnips 

Pomeranean  White  Globe.   This  is  a  very 

handsome  and  popular  variety,  selected  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.  Oz  ioc  ;  \  lb  20c;  lb  50c  ,  post- 
paid. 

Amber  Globe.  This  is  a  very  beautifully  formed 
variety,  quite  productive,  solid  flesh,  and  attractive 
color;  it  keeps  well,  and  is  desirable  for  either  table 
use  or  for  Stock  feeding.  Oz  ioc;  \  Vo  20c;  lb  50c, 
postpaid. 

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  excel- 
lent table  variety.  Oz  ioc;  \  lb  20c;  lb  50c,  post- 
paid. 

Early  White  Egg.  A'n  egg  shaped  variety  for 
spring  or  fall  sowing;  flesh  white,  firm  fine  grained, 
mild  and  sweet.    Pkt  5c;  oz  ioc;  J  lb  20c;  lb  50c. 

Large  White  Globe.  A  variety  grown  exclu- 
sively for  stock  feeding;  should  be  used  in  the  Fall 
or  early  Winter,  as  it  becomes  pithy  before  Spring; 
is  one  of  the  most  productive  kinds;  in  good  rich 
soils  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.    Oz  ioc. ;  \  lb  20c. ;  lb  50c,  postpaid. 

Extra  Early  Red  Top  Milan.  The  earliest  in 

cultivation,  two  weeks  earlier  than  Purple  Top  Strap 
Leaf.   The  bulb  is  flat,  of  medium  size,  quite  smooth  with  a  Purple  top.  Flesh  white,  hard  and 

of  finest  quality;  it  is  an  extra  good  keeper.  Pkt  5c;  oz  ioc;  \  lb  20c;  lb  50c.  Improved  Purp^  Top  Rutabaga. 


Improved  Red  Top  Globe. 


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TURNIPS  (Continued.) 

Extra  Early  White  Milan  Turnip     The  Purple  Top  Milan  is  one  of  our  most  popular  turnips  for  spring  sowing  but  in  this 
new  sort  I  have  a  splendid  extra  early  turnip  in  which  the  extreme  earliness.  small  top  and  tap  root  of  the  Purple  Top  Milan  is  united  .1 
with  clear  white  skin  and  flesh.    It  will  undoubtedly  find  a  welcome  in  our  markets,  as.  in  addition  to  the  heavy  crop  assured  bv  its 
adaptability  for  close  planting,  it  will  be  found  to  be  fit  for  use  at  least  a  week  earlier  than  any  other  pure  white"  variety  in  cultivation. 
Pkt.  5c;  oz.  ioc.;  i  lb.  25c;  lb.  75c. 


The  Home  Vegetable  Garden. 


Soil.  For  the  general  purposes  of  a  home  garden,  a 
rich,  well-drained  loam,  neither  sandy  nor  clay,  is 
the  ideal  type  of  soil.  If  possible,  it  is  well  to  select 
a  square  (which  is  the  most  convenient  form),  shel- 
tered on  the  norih  and  west  by  woodland.  Land 
with  a  southerlv  slope  will  afford  some  protection  to 
plants  from  cold  winds,  which,  even  when  there  is 
no  frost,  is  very  injurious  to  young  plants. 

Manuring  depends  entirely  on  the  condition  of  the 
soil.  Stable  manure,  where  it  is  obtainable  in  a 
partly  decayed  condition,  is  the  most  reliable.  In 
heavy  soil,  horse  manure  is  preferable,  while  in  light 
and  sand}7  soil,  cow  manure  will  answer  well.  For 
special  purposes  Peruvian  Guano,  Raw  Bone,  Super- 
phosphate, Nitrate  of  Soda,  Muriate  of  Potash,  Cot- 
ton Seed  Meal  and  other  commercial  fertilizers  may 
be  used  with  advantage.  Our  truck  farmers  have  of 
late  used  cowpeas  as  a  cheap  and  very  effective  fer- 
tilizer, with  excellent  results.  One  and  one-half 
bushels  is  the  usual  quantity  sown  on  an  acre  of  land, 
and  when  large  enough  they  are  plowed  under.  In 
verv  sandy  laud  Cotton  Seed  Meal  may  be  added  to 
the  Cow  Peas  as  an  adjutant,  or  it  may  be  used  alone 
on  quick-growing  crops,  such  as  Melons,  Cucum- 
bers or  Squashes,  etc.  On  Celery,  soapsuds  or  dish- 
water, if  used  as  a  fertilizer,  have  a  wonderful  effect, 
and  it  is  astonishing  to  perceive  the  difference  in 
size  of  stalks  which  were  watered  every  few  days 
with  the  suds,  and  others  on  the  same  ground  which 
were  not.  Wood  ashes,  either  used  as  a  top  dress- 
ing or  worked  in  the  ground  before  planting,  are 
best  for  Peas,  and  coarse  sa'.t  or  salt  brine  for  As- 
paragus. A  place  exposed  to  the  east  is  .desirable, 
but  if  this  cannot  be  had  any  other  exposure  will 
answer.  One  or  more  large  trees  in  the  garden  or 
near  the  fence,  not  enough  to  render  the  place  too 
shady  to  grow  anything  in,  are  of  advantage,  as 
their' shade  can  be  used  to  sow  Celery,  Cabbage  and 
Cauliflower  during  the  summer  months.  The  seed 
beds  for  this  purpose  could  be  arranged  so  as  to 
receive  only  the  morning  and  part  ol  the  evening 
sun  and  be  partly  shaded  during  the  middle  of  the 
dav.  It  is  of  the  greatest  importance  that  the  ground 
should  be  well  drained,  or  it  will  be  impossible  to 
raise  good  vegetables. 

Drainage  and  Cultivation  go  hand  in  hand,  and 
perhaps  there  is  no  investment  made  for  improve- 
ment of  the  farm  and  garden  which  will  return  richer 
reward  than  that  which  is  expended  to  secure  a 
good,  thorough,  comprehensive  system  of  under- 
ground tile  drainage. 

When  completed  you  at  once  have  a  permanent 
improvement,  the  advantage  of  which  is  more  ap- 
parent by  age,  because  the  water,  finding  its  way 
down,  opens  the  pores  of  the  earth,  relieving  it  of 
its  compactness  and  stifled  condition.  It  takes  away 
all  stagnant  water  which  is  so  injurious  to  plant  life, 
and  which  is  the  cause  of  much  blight  and  disease, 
and  by  allowing  the  air  to  penetrate,  makes  the  land 
from  5  to  10  degrees  warmer,  and  much  looser  than 
surface  drained  lauds,  allowing  nature  to  do  its  part 
in  transforming  sour,  heavy  alluvial  soil  into  loose 
mellow  gardens,  which  realily  respond  to  the  toil 
bestowe  1  upon  them. 

Underground  drainage  does  away  with  all  foul 
weed-breeding  ditch  banks,  and  turns  rows  in  the 
middle  of  the  fie'd,  which  are  such  a  nuisance  when 
land  is  drained  by  open  surface  drains,  and  the 
necessity  of  bridges  is  done  away  with.  There  is, 
perhaps^  no  cheaper  nor  more  practical  means  of 
increasing  the  fertility  of  wet  lands  than  by  deep 
under-drainage.  Instead  of  carrying  all  waste  which 
would  float  into  the  rivers  and  lakes  after  heavy 
rains,  it  distributes  vegetable-producing  matter  from 


the  earth  and  from  the  air  along  the  course  the  water  ; 
takes  on  its  way  to  the  tile,  inviting  plant  roots  to 
follow,  which  they  do  readily,  placing  them  in  a 
position  to  take  up  any  matter  within  their  reach  for 
which  they  crave.  In  fact,  making  the  whole  ; 
stratum  of  soil  above  the  level  of  the  tile  available 
for  plant  growth. 

Experience  has  also  proved  that  during  periods  of 
drouth  plants  suffer  less  on  well-drained  lands.  The 
soil  being  looser,  the  moisture  is  retained  longer 
than  on  lands  which  become   packed  during  wet  I 
weather  baked  and  cracked  by  the  hot  sun  of  sum-  I 
mer,  debarring  the  roots  from  reaching  down  for  & 
moisture.  B 

Good  cultivation  is  as  essential  in  growing  crops  n 
as  fertilizing.  Few  plants  will  thrive  if  not  properly  I 
handled.  This  is  especially  true  of  the  finer  strains  i> 
of  the  different  varieties  of  vegetables.  Several  sue-  I 
cessive  deep  ploughings  should  be  given  to  the  land  I 
in  all  cases  before  planting,  and  if  a  strata  of  clay  f 
underlies  the  surface  soil,  sub-soil  ploughing  to  get  0 
gradually  a  part  of  that  clay  intermingled  with  the  j 
top  soil  is  especially  beneficial.  Heavy  soil  is  best  ii 
broken  up  after  harvesting  the  late  spring  crops  j 
when  the  soil  is  dry  enough,  and  left  lay  in  clods  \ 
exposed  to  the  action  of  the  sun  and  subsequent  j 
rains,  when  it  soon  becomes  friable  and  mellow. 

Under  no  circumstances  should  the  soil  be  I 
worked  when  wet,  as  this  is  more  injurious  than 
beneficial.  While  occupied  by  growing  crops,  the  . 
land  should  be  frequently  worked,  the  surface  stirred 
up  as  often  as  necessary,  and  should  never  be  allowed 
to  become  baked  or  crusty.  Frequent  stirring  up  of 
the  soil,  even  during  dry  spells,  not  only  destroy  the 
weeds  which  are  apt  to  spring  up,  but  also  causes 
the  soil  to  absorb  more  moisture  from  our  damp 
atmosphere  and  retains  it  much  longer  than  un- 
worked  land.  The  cracking  of  the  soil  during  dry 
spells  is  the  result  of  bad  cultivation,  or  the  land 
having  been  water-soaktd. 

Raising  Vegetables  for  Shipping.  Truck  growing 
cannot  be  made  to  pay  without  frequent  and  easy 
means  of  shipment  to  good  markets. 

Therefore,  the  land  selected  for  growing  truck 
(which  includes  all  perishable  vegetables),  must  be 
fertile,  we  1  drained  and  convenient  to  railroads  and 
steamboats. 

The  only  exception  is  where  lands  are  so  located 
that  crops  can  be  grown  when  the  climate  prevents  3 
their  maturity  elsewhere,  except  under  glass. 

The  truckfarmer  must  carefully  plan  his  crops  to  F 
mature  at  a  time  when  the  demand  is  good  and  the  1 
supply  scanty.  ^ 

The  most  money  is  to  be  made  out  of  crops  which 
can  be  shipped  to  Northern  markets,   when  and  & 
where  they  are  scarce  and  in  demand. 

"Hitting  the  market"  is  simply  a  phrase  attribut-  j 
ing  to  luck,  that  which  is  nearly  always  the  result  of 
a  carefully  planned  campaign  for  the  farm  work. 
Crops  of  vegeta  les  cannot  be  grown  in  any  locality 
without  competition,  but  if  the  work  is  well  planned, 
and  economically  executed,  there  will  be  a  margin 
of  profit  to  the  grower. 

Large  profits  must  not  be  expected  from  a  small 
patch.  In  this  day  of  large  enterprises,  profits  in-  I 
crease  more  than  proportionately  to  the  size  of  the 
crops.  More  than  ten  times  as  much  money  is 
made  on  a  ten-acre  lot  of  a  well-planned  crop  than 
on  one  acre  equally  well  tilled.  The  economy  ol  I 
cultivation  and  planting  ;  the  saving  in  freight ;  the 
necessity  of  selecting  the  best  markets  ;  the  prepar- 
ation for  proper  packages  and  shipments  ;  all  tend 
to  increase  the  profits  and  to  secure  a  more  active 
demand  among  the  buyers,  and  higher  selling  price 
for  the  crops  produced. 


FLOWER,  FIELD  AND  GARDFN  SEEDS. 


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To  secure  these  the  following  precautions  must  be 
observed  : 

1.  All  goo;ls  to  be  sold  as  first-class  must  be  rig- 
orously culled.  Culls  rarely  pay  freights,  while 
choice  goods  are  in  active  demand.  Mark  first- 
class  goods  with  your  name  and  trade-mark.  Ship 
culls  separately  or  to  a  different  market,  as  such 
goods  lower  the  price  of  even  goods  of  first  quality 
by  glutting  the  market.  Culls  will  not  pay 
freights  for  long  distances,  as  a  rule. 

2.  First-class  prices  can  never  be  realized  unless 
the  goods  are  packed  in  the  standard  package  for 
those  goods,  for  the  market  selected.  The  receivers 
are  the  best  judges  of  the  style  of  package  required. 


Ask  your  merchants  how  goods  should  be  packed 
for  their  markets. 

3.  If  for  long  shipment,  select  the  varieties  which 
have  proven  to  be  «ood  shippers.  As  a  rule,  the 
package  demanded  assures  the  arrival  of  the  goods 
in  better  condition. 

Lastly,  k^ep  the  land  occupied  by  some  crop  all 
the  time.  That  mm  will  be  most  successful  who 
plants  best  for  the  proper  rotation  of  profitable 
crops,  and  alternates  with  crops  which  fertilize  and 
enrich  the  land.  Of  these,  Cow  Peas  and  Velvet 
Beans  are  probably  the  most  valuable  during  the 
summer  months. 


Genera!  Remarks  on  Sowing  Seed. 


Seeds  of  the  best  quality  will  fail  through  im- 
proper t  eatment.  Thus,  if  a  small  seed  be  sown 
so  deep  that  the  young  plant  cannot  reach  the  sur- 
face, the  seed,  however  good,  will  fail.  More  failures 
result  from  want  of  proper  knowledge  of  conditions 
necessary  to  germination  than  from  bad  quality  of 
the  seeds  themselves.  These  conditions  are:  A  pro- 
per temperature,  sufficient  moisture,  and  free  access 
of  air;  besides  these,  the  soil  must  be  in  proper  con- 
dition and  present  no  physical  obstacles  to  the 
growth  of  the  young  plant.  If  heavy  rains  have 
compacted  the  surface  of  the  soil,  and  the  sun  has 
baked  it  to  a  hard  crust,  it  will  be  impossible,  even 
if  all  other  conditions  are  favorable,  for  the  seed- 
ling plants  to  force  their  way  through  it,  and  many 
perish  from  this  cause  alone.  Seeds  differ  greatly 
as  to  the  temperature  required  for  germination. 
Beets,  Cress,  etc.,  germinate  readily  at  a  temperature 
of  450,  but  if  Melons,  Cucumbers,  Bash  Beans  and 
other  seeds  of  sub-tropical  origin,  are  sown  under 
the  same  conditions,  thev  will  be  apt  to  decay;  as 
for  their  prompt  germination  they  require  a  heat  of 
at  least  60  °.  Frotn  this  reason  many  seeds  fail 
yearly  from  too  early  sowing.  I  mention  here  a 
few  more  rules  for  the  safe  ^rowing  of  seeds,  which,  . 
if  strictly  observed,  will  lead  to  success.  Have  your 
ground  well  prepared  before  sowing,  neither  too 
dry  nor  too  wet,  as-  in  the  latter  case  the  ground  is 
sure  to  cake  and  the  seeds  cannot  come  up.  Never 
work  the  ground  when  too  wet. 

Give  Your  Boys  a  Garden! 


Soak  Beet  Seed  over  night  in  liquid  manure  be- 
fore sowing.    They  sprout  quicker. 

Lettuce  Seed  must  be  sprouted  in  summer  time 
before  sowing.  Soak  for  half  an  hour  in  water,  then 
wrap  the  seed  in  a  piece  of  cloth  and  put  in  a  cool 
place  for  one  or  two  days  until  the  germs  appear. 
Then  sow  and  keep  wet.  If  sown  without  sprouting, 
the  seed  will  never  come  up,  as  the  ants  have  too 
much  time  to  carry  it  off  before  it  sprouts. 

Do  not  Cover  too  Deep.  There  is  a  rule  to  the  ef- 
fect that  seeds  should  not  be  covered  deeper  than 
twice  their  size,  while  very  small  seeds  need  no 
covering  at  all.  A  light  pressure  with  the  back  of 
the  hand,  pressing  the  seed  in  the  ground,  is  suf- 
ficient.   Keep  moist  after  sowing. 

Water  with  Care.  Too  much  water  is  as  injurious 
as  none  at  all.  Use  a  very  fine  rose  on  your  water- 
ing can,  in  order  not  to  flood  the  seeds  out  of  the 
ground,  exposing  them  to  the  sun.  Water  regularly; 
as  soon  as  the  tender  sprout  is  above  the  ground,  it 
is  most  liable  to  be  killed  by  the  hot  sun  if  not  kept 
moist.  Very  o  ten  young  plants  are  killed  or  eaten 
up  by  insects  before  the}?  are  noticed  by  the  planter. 
Water  eithet  early  in  the  morning  or  after  sun- 
down, the  latter  being  the  more  preferable,  as  the 
long  hours  of  the  night  allow  the  water  to  penetrate 
the  ground  to  the  roots  and  strenghten  the  plant 
for  the  coming  day. 


Provide  a  means  of  healthy  exercise  and  delightful 
recreation,  and  plant  in  their  young  minds  the  love  for 
nature.  What  health  and  what  lessons  in  care,  order  and 
patience  in  their  playwork;  what  enthusiasm  is  aroused 
by  the  wonderful  revelations  from  the  sowing  of  the  seed 
to  the  plucking  of  the  fruit  ?  To  encourage  gardening 
for  the  young,  I  offer  at  reduced  rates  the  collection  de- 
tailed here,  composed  of  varieties  sure  to  please,  and  at 
the  same  time  most  likelv  to  succeed  with  indifferent  care. 


Just  the  Thing  for  Ladies  and  Children  ! 

To  meet  the  request  of  hundreds  of  my 
customers  for  a  durable  and  serviceable  set  of 
CHILDREN'S  TOOLS,  I  have  had  especially 
made,  from  the  best  steel  obtainable,  this  unsur- 
passed set, 

COMPRISING  SPADE,  HOE  AND  HAICE. 
which  I  feel  sure  will  meet  the  views  of  the  most 
exacting  purchaser.    Price  (shipping  weight  5 
lbs.),  only  $1.00.    Shipping  charges  to  be  paid 
by  purchaser. 


Bogs'  Star  Collection. 

Prepaid  by  Mail  for  25c. 


Comprising    liberal  pack- 
ages of  the  following 
Ten  Varieties  of  Veg- 
etable Seeds: 
This  collection  cannot  be 

broken. 
Beet,  The  Eclipse. 
Corn,  Southern  Express. 
Cucumber,  White  Spine. 
Lettuce,  Early  Cabbage. 
Melon,  Musk. 
Melon,  Water,  Ice  Cream. 
Parsley,  Plain. 
Radish,  New  Scarlet. 
Spinach,  Flanders. 
Tomato,  Favorite. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


THE  HOT  BED. 


For  early  vegetables,  some  provision  for  starting  certain  plants 

J-BBWSHiHt  earlier  than  can  be  done  in  the  open  air  is  necessary.    For  this 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^        purpose  nothing  is  better  than  a  good  hot-bed,  and  its  construction 

is  so  simple  and  the  expense  so  light,  that  every  garden  should 
have  one.  A  hot-bed  proper  not  only  protects  the  plants  from 
cold,  but  supplies  bottom  heat. 

Fresh  horse  manure  mixed  with  dried  leaves  makes  the  best 
heating  material.  This  must  be  forked  over  and  thrown  in  a  loose 
pile;  let  it  remain  for  a  few  days,  and  then  fork  it  over  again,  allow- 
ing it  to  heat  a  second  time;  this  will  then  fit  it  for  use.  Make  a  frame  of  sound  lumber,  back  twenty  inches 
liigh,  front  twelve  inches,  and  have  sash  to  cover  same.  Spread  your  manure  evenly,  and  tramp  it  well  to- 
gether till  your  bed  is  a  foot  or  more  deep;  then  fill  in  six  inches  of  good  earth,  and  cover  with  frame.  Put 
a  thermometer  in  the  ground,  and  begin  planting  after  the  soil  has  cooled  down  to  80  degrees. 


RELIABLE  VEGETABLE  SEEDS, 


FRESH,  PURE  AND 
TRUE  TO  NAME. 


Such  I  have  supplied  to  our  market  gardener 
^customers  for  the  past  19  years,  and  such  are  the  varie- 
ties I  name  and  describe  in  the  preceding  pages.  To 
satisfy  the  most  critical  demands  of  those  who  want 
the  best,  and  nothing  but  the  best,  has  been  and  is 
my  aim.  I  supply  seeds  that  grow,  and  that  will 
produce  a  crop  of  the  desired  kind.  My  seeds  are 
grown  under  favorable  climatic  conditions — in  the 
North  when  earlier  maturity  is  desirable;  in  a  warmer 
average  temperature  when  size  is  necessary  and  slower 
development  the  nature  of  the  kind.  In  short,  they 
are  grown  where  the  weather,  soil  and  season  in 
America  or  Europe  brings  them  forth  PERFECT  OF 
THEIR  KIND.  Experienced  seed  growers,  competent 
and  willing,  are  employed  to  make  selections  of  stock 
seeds  under  my  personal  instruction  and  supervision, 


and  I  thus  secure  seeds  that  are  true  to  type  and  of 
a  quality  much  superior  to  that  where  loose  cultural 
methods  prevail.  Gardeners,  who  through  the  sowing 
of  seeds  and  their  successful  cultivation  earn  a  live- 
lihood, can  only  use  such  as  are  reliable  in  every 
respect.  My  trade  increases  with  them  from  year  to 
year,  and  this  same  HIGH  GRADE  SEED  I  supply 
to  my  customers  who  garden  for  pleasure,  but  surely 
find  no  pleasure  in  it  without  seeds  that  can  be  de- 
pended on — and  such  seeds  they  will  get  from  me. 
At  the  same  time  so  much  depends  upon  careful 
planting,  the  weather  and  cultivation  that  I  do  not 
guarantee  or  assume  responsibility  for  the  crop  in  any 
way,  beyond  the  amount  paid  for  the  seed.  See  Order 
Sheet. 


iS\  T\Y  ¥  iSS  1VT  6^  most  peculiar  thing  about  the  Onion  in  the  South  is  the  fact  that  only 

%±JJ  A^l  M  1^^^^  +  Louisiana  grown  or  Creole  seed  produces  a  good  sized  marketable  Onion. 
Repeated  trials  with  Northern,  California  and  imported  seeds  have  always  resulted  in  failures,  with  the  excep- 
tion of  the  genuine  Bermuda  seed,  which  is  used  in  case  of  scarcity  of  the  Creole,  and  which  makes  a  large 
early  Onion  of  mild  flavor,  but  lacking  in  keeping  qualities.  Even  the  Western  sets  do  not  make  an  Onion 
in  the  extreme  South,  and  were  sowings  have  been  neglected  Creole  sets  should  be  procured  for  an  early  crop. 
My  Creole  Onion  seed  is  grown  by  one  of  the  largest  Onion  growers  on  the  banks  of  the  Bayou  Lafourche, 
-where  the  best  Onions  and  seed  are  produced.  In  1890,  after  a  general  failure  of  the  seed  crop,  some  Creole 
Onion  seed  was  sold  at  $10.00  per  pound,  when  Northern  seed  went  begging  at  $1.00  per  pound. 

Cui/ture. — Sow  in  well-prepared  seed  beds  end  of  September  and  during  October.  Cover  the  seed  bed 
with  moss  to  retain  a  steady  moisture  and  to  protect  against  heavy  rains  until  the  seed  comes  up.  Then  re- 
move cover  and  keep  wet.  When  about  six  inches  high,  which  is  towards  end  of  November,  transplant  in  rows 
one  foot  apart  and  five  inches  between  the  plants.  Sandy  loam,  well  manured,  produces  the  best  results.  If 
sown  in  time  and  properly  cultivated,  Onions  will  ripen  by  end  of  April.  They  are  shipped  in  ventilated 
barrels  or  half-barrel  sacks,  barrels  being  preferable. 


Srive  Southern  Seeds  a  Trial  This  Year, 


for  the  following  reasons:  Eichling's  seeds  are  planted  by 
thousands  of  professional  Truckfarmers  who  ship  to  Northern 


markets;  if  they  knew  of  better  seeds  than  Eichling's  they  would  find  it  in  their  interest  to  buy  them;  after  try- 
ing Northern  seeds  they  returned  to  me.  Second:  Each  climate  has  its  peculiarities.  I  have  made  alifestudy 
of  seeds  suitable  for  Southern  planting.  I  offer  you  the  benefit  of  my  experience.  Third:  Why  should  you 
send  money  to  a  great  distance  for  seeds  which  you  can  have  near  by  of  much  better  quality  ?  That  money 
has  no  chance  to  come  back. 


1^  I  pay  all  Postage  and  Expressage  on  Seeds  quoted  by  the  package,  ounce,  one-fourth 
pound,  and  pound;  also  pints  and  quarts,  except  when  otherwise  noted.  But  I  positively 
do  not  pay  charges  on  pecks  or  bushels. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


37 


Seeds  Requisite  to  Produce  a  Given  Number  of  Plants  and  Sow  a  Given  Amount  of  Ground. 


Quantity 
per  acre. 

Artichoke,  i  oz,  to  500  plants  %  lb 

Asparagus,  1  oz.  to  200  plants  5  lbs 

Barley  2%  bu 

Beans,  Dwarf,  1  quart  to  150  feet  of  drill  1%  bu 

Beans,  Pole,  1  quart  to  200  hills  %  bu 

Beet,  Garden,  1  oz.  to  100  feet  of  drill  10  lbs 

Beet,  Mangel,  1  oz.  to  150  feet  of  drill  6  lbs 

Broccoli,  1  oz.  to  3000  plants  5  oz 

Broom  Corn  10  lbs 

Brussels  Sprouts,  1  oz.  to  3000  plants  5  oz 

Buckwheat  l/2  bu 

*Cabbage,  1  oz.  to  to  3000  plants  5  oz 

Carrot,  1  oz.  to  250  feet  of  drill  2^  lbs 

♦Cauliflower,  1  oz.  to  3000  plants  5  oz 

*Celery,  1  oz.  to  10.000  plants  4  oz 

Clover,  Alsike  and  White  Dutch  6  lbs 

4  4      Lucerne,  Large,  Red  and  Crimson  Trefoil .  8  lbs 

44      Medium  10  lbs 

*Collards,  1  oz.  to  2500  plants  6  oz 

Corn,  Sweet,  1  quart  to  500  hills  8  qts 

Cress,  1  oz.  to  150  feet  of  drill  8  lbs 

Cucumber,  r  oz.  to  80  hills  1%  lbs 

Eggplant,  1  oz.  to  2000  plants  3  oz 

Endive,  1  oz.  to  300  feet  of  drill  3  lbs 

Flax,  Broadcast . .'  %bu 

Gourd,  1  oz.  to  25  hills  2>£lbs 

-Grass,  Blue  Kentucky  2  bu 

44     Blue  English   .  ....ibu 

44     Hungarian  and  Millet  %  bu 

44     Mixed  Lawn  3  bu 

44     Orchard,  Perennial  Rye,  Red  Top,  Tall 

Meadow  and  Wood  Meadow  2  bu 

Garlic,  bulbs,  1  lb  to  10  feet  of  drill  


Quantity 
per  acre. 

Hemp  %  bu 

Kale,  1  oz.  to  3000  plants  4  oz 

Kohl-Rabi,  1  oz.  to  200  feet  of  drill  \%  lbs 

Leek,  1  oz.  to  250  feet  of  drill  4  lbs 

Lettuce,  1  oz.  to  250  feet  of  drill  3  lbs 

Melon,  Musk,  1  oz.  to  100  hills  1%  lbs 


Nasturtium,  1  oz.  to  50  feet  of  drill  10  lbs 

Oats  2%  bu 

Okra,  1  oz.  to  50  feet  of  drill  10  lbs- 
Onion  Seed,  1  oz.  to  200  feet  of  drill  4  lbs 

Onion  Seed  for  transplanting  2  lbs 

4  4       4  4     for  sets  30  lbs- 

44     Sets,  1  quart  to  20  feet  of  drill  8  bu 

Parsnip,  1  oz.  to  250  feet  of  drill  5  lbs 

Parsley,  1  oz.  to  250  feet  of  drill   .8  lbs 

Peas,  Garden,  1  quart  to  150  feet  of  drill  1%  bu 

44     Field  2%  bu 

Pepper,  1  oz.  to  1500  plants  4  oz 

Potatoes.  10  bu 

Pumpkin,  1  quart  to  300  hills  4  qt& 

Radish,  1  oz.  to  150  feet  of  drill  8  lbs- 

Rye  1%  bu 

Salsify,  1  oz.  to  60  feet  of  drill  8  lbs- 
Spinach,  1  oz.  to  150  feet  of  drill  10  lb& 

Summer  Savory,  1  oz.  to  500  feet  of  drill  2  lbs. 

Squash,  Summer,  1  oz.  to  40  hills  2  lbs 

44       Winter,  1  oz.  to  10  hills  3  lbs 

Tomato,  1  oz.  to  3000  plants  3  oz: 

Tobacco,  1  oz  to  5000  plants  2  oz, 

Turnip,  1  oz  to  250  feet  of  drill  1%  lbs 

Vetches  2  bu. 

Wheat  1  to  2  bu. 

*The  above  calculations  are  made  for  sowing  in  the  Spring;  during  the  Summer  it  requires  double  the  quantity  to  give  the  samsr 
amount  of  plants. 


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


Distance  apart.  No.  plants 
Yz  foot  174)240 

1  foot  43>56° 

il/2  feet  19.360 

2  feet...'.  10,890 

2%  feet  6,969 

3  feet  by  1  foot  I4>52° 

3  feet  by  2  feet  7,260 

3  feet  by  3  feet  4*840 


Distance  apart  No.  plants 

4  feet  by  1  foot  10,888 

4  feet  by  2  feet  5>444 

4  feet  by  3  feet  3,629 

4  feet  by  4  feet  2,722 

5  feet  by  5  feet   1,742 

6  feet  1,210 

7  feet  889 

8  feet  680 

Standard  Weight  of  Seed. 


Distance  apart 

9  feet  

10  feet  

11  feet  

12  feet   

15  feet  

18  feet  

20  feet  , 

25  feet  

30  feet  


No.  plants 

 573 

 435 

 360 

 302 

........  193 

 -i34i 

,  10& 

 ^69* 

 49* 


Alfalfa  Clover  per  bushel  60  lbs 


Alsike  Clover*  

Barley  

Beans   

Broom  Corn  

Buckwheat  

Canary  Seed  

Castor  Beans  

Clover  Seed,  Red  

White  

"  Crimson  

"  Japan  

"  Burr,  measured 

Corn,  shelled,  Adams  

"  Sugar   

Field  

on  ear  


Flax  Seed. 
Grass  Seed, 


Bnglish  Rye 

Italian  Rye  

Meadow  Fescue 

Orchard  

Kentucky  Blue. 

Timothy  

Hungarian  


60 
48 
60 
46 
48 
60 
46 
60 
60 
60 

25 
8 
50 
46 
56 
7o 
56 
20 
20 
15 
14 
14 
45 
48 


Grass  Seed,  Johnson  per  bushel  25 

"         Meadow  Oat  

"  Rescue  

Hemp  Seed  

Irish  Potatoes,  heaped  measure  . .  ' 

Millet,  German  and  Italian   1 

Mustard  

Oats  

Osage  Orange   ' 

Onions   1 

Onion  Sets   1 

Peas,  Cow   1 

"     English,  smooth  seed   ' 

"  "        wrinkled   ' 

Rape  Seed  

Rye  

Radish  Seed  

Sweet  Potatoes  

Sorghum  

Sunflower,  Russian  

Tevsinthe  

Turnip  

Vetch  

Wheat  


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Truckfarmers  and  Merchants 


will  find  it  to  their  interest  to  apply  for 
special  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


38 


C.  W.  EICHUNG,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


Monthly  Memoranda  for  Planting. 

JANUARY. 

Moon's  Phases. 


New  Moon                       id.  jh..  52m.  Mor. 

First  Quarter                    jd.  nh.  40m.  After. 

Full  Moon  13d.  ih.  7m.  After. 

Last  Quarter  23d.  5I1.  53m.  After. 

New  Moon  3od.  7I1.  22m.  After. 


D. 

D. 

PHENOMENA,  ETC 

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sets. 

sets. 

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Venus  sets,  7.12  A. 

A 

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Epiphany 

A 

6  57 

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7.  1st  Sunday  after  Epiphany.  Bay's  Length,  1 0h.  18m. 


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Algenib  s.  4.52  A. 

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Mars  sets,  5. 11  A. 

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Polaris  s.  5.51  A. 

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6  57 

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5  10 

,2.  2d  Sunday  after  Epiphany.    Day's  Length,!  Oh.  26m. 


14 

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Jupiter  rises,  3.28  M. 

6  57 

5  22 

5  58 

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6  57 

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6  57 

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6  57 

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Aldebaran  s.  8.30  A. 

r* 

6  56 

5  27 

9  59 

3.  3d  Sunday  after  Epiphany.    Day's  Length,  10  h.  32m. 


21 

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Saturn  rises,  5.2  M. 

fr 

6  56 

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6  53 

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3  39 

4.  4th  Sunday  after  Epiphany.  Day's  Length,  1 0h.  41m. 


28 

S 

Canopus  s.  9.50  A. 

* 

6  53  5  34 

4  36 

29 

M 

Neptune  sets,  4.7  M. 

6  52! 5  35 

5  29 

30 

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6  52l5  36 

sets 

31 

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d  in  perigee 

6  52|5  36 

6  40 

md  some  New  Orleans  Pas- 
including  the  early 


Sow  Artichokes, 
Asparagus,  Beets, 
Bush  Beans,  Cab- 
bage, Carrots, Celei  y 
for  cutting,  Chervil, 
early  Corn,  Cress, 
Corn  Salad,  Cauli- 
flower, Cucumbers, 
Endive,  Egg- PI  ants, 
Herbs  of  all  kind, 
Kohlrabi,  Leek,  Let- 
tuce, Melons,  Mus- 
tard, Onions  for  sets, 
Spinach,  Squash,  Swiss  Chard,  Sorrel,  Parslev,  Parsnip,  Peas  of 
all  kinds.  Pepper,  Potatoes,  Radish,  Roquette,  Tomatoes,  White 
and  Red  Top  Turnips. 

LETTUCE.— Sow  the  Improved  Royal  Cabbage, 
sion, for  last  crop. 

PEAS  and  POTATOES.— Plant  for  a  general  crop, 
varieties. 

CABBAGE. —  iow  only  early  varieties— Early  Spring,  York,  Early  Flat  Dutch. 
Oxheart  and  savoy  Cabbage. 

BEANS. — The  first  planting  of  Mohawk,  Yellow  Six  Weeks  and  Best  of  All 
Bush  Beans,  can  be  made  in  the  beginning  ot  the  month.  Risk  a  sowing  <f 
Bush  Wax  Beans.  Towards  the  15th  plant  Best  of  All  for  a  general  crop,  and 
follow  with  Wax  and  Refugee. 

CORN.— Plant  Adams'  Early  and  St.  Charles  for  the  market,  and  some  Sugar 
Corn  for  familv  use. 

CUCUMBERS.  Melons  and  Squash  may  be  risked  in  the  open  ground,  to- 
wards the  end  of  the  mouth,  but  will  require  protection  in  cold  weather. 

TU  R  MI  PS. — White  and  Re.!  Top.  strap-leaved,  for  Spring  and  Summer. 

TOMATOES,  Pepper  and  Egg- Plants  continue  to  sow  in  frames.  Some  Ear- 
Iv  Cauliflower  may  still  be  sown.    Snowball  is  the  best. 

SWlJiC  J  WTOE-5  should  be  plauted  now  in  bed  for  slips.  Plant  Fru-t 
Trees  of  all  kinds. 

H0T-B:"D<  xeed  prompt  attention;  give  air  on  suaavdays,  and  look  out 
for  cold  nights. 

In  the  Field 

Continue  to  plant  Potatoes  for  a  general  crop.  February  may  be  considered 
the  b-st  month,  they  will  do  better  and  yield  more  if  planted  in  this  than  in 
any  other  mouth.  Mangel  Wurzel  and  Sugar  Beets  for  stock  food  may  yet  be 
sown. 

Sweet  Potatoes  can  be  laid  in  a  bed  for  sprouting  so  as  to  have  early  slips. 
In  the  Orchard 

Set  out  Fruit  Trees  of  all  kinds,  especially  Orange  and  Pecan  Trees.    Sow  yet 

Pecan  nuts  and  Citrus  trifoliata  seeds  to  raise  stock. 

In  the  Flower  Garden 
Sow  Flower  seeds  for  late  Springand  early  Summer  bloomingunder  glass,  such 
as  Zinnias.  Balsams,  Torenia,  the  different  varieties  of  Amaranths  and  Gom- 
phrenas,  etc. 

t  Sweet  Pea  "Belle  Creole"  maj'  yet  be  sown. 


Sow  Artichokes  and  Asparagus  and  set  out  the  p1ants.  Sow 
Beets  of  all  kinds,  Cabbage  for  summer  crop,  Carrots,  Chervil, 
Cress,  Corn-Salad,  Cauliflower,  latest  crop,  Cucumbers,  Egg- 
Platits,  Peppers,  and  Tomatoes  in  hot-beds;Endive, Spinach,  Sor- 
rel; divide  and  set  out  Shallots;  sow  Parsley,  Parsnip,  Peas,  the 
early  varieties,  towards  the  end  of  the  month;  Radish,  Roquette, 
Turnip,  Ruta  Baga  and  Spinach. 
POTATOES.— Plant  for  early  croo. 

PEAS. — Plant  the  First  and  Best,  towards  the  end  of  the 
month  for  shipping;  Black-eyed  Marrowfat  Peas  for  a  late  crop. 

ONIONS. — Sets  may  be  raised  from  seed  sown  this  month. 
Northern  sets  produce  no  onions  here,  except  the  true  Bermuda. 

CABBAGE  — Sow  early  varieties,  especially  Early  Spring  and 
Wakefield,  Eichling's  Extra  Early,  Oxheart  and  Sugarloaf. 
Large  Brunswick  sown  in  this  month  often  makes  the  finest 
heads  in  April  and  May.  Cabbage  plants,  from  seed  sown  in 
November  and  December,  should  be  set  out  this  month. 

CAULIFLOWER  should  be  sown  in  frames,  to  transplant  in 
February  and  March.  The  Snowball,  Half  Early  Paris,  Lenor- 
mands  and  Early  Erfurt  are  recommended. 

CUCUMBERS",  Tomatoes,  Egg-Plants,  Peppers  and  Herb  seed 
should  be  sown  in  frames  or  hot-beds.  See  Shipping  Depart- 
ments. 

TURNIPS  and  Ruta  Baga  can  be  sown  for  family  use;  for 
shipping  purposes  it  would  be  too  late.  Sow  flower  seeds  and 
plant  out  bulbs. 

In   he  Field 

Sow  Texas  Red  and  Turf  Oats,  also  Mangel  Wurzel  and  Sugar  Beets  for 
sto:k  food. 

In  the  Orchard 

Fruit  Trees  of  all  kinds,  such  as  Pear.  Plum,  Peach.  Apple.  Pecan  and 
Orange  Trees  may  be  set  out.  Citrus  trifoliata  and  Pecans  for  stools  to  bud 
upon  should  be  sown  now.  The  sooner  the  Pecan  nuts  are  sown  the  better 
thev  come  up. 

In  the  Flower  Garden 

Trim  your  Rose  Bushes,  strong  branches  to  one  or  two  feet,  thin  wood  to  a 
few  eyes.  Continue  to  sow  Flower  Seeds  for  Spring  and  early  Summer 
blooming.    See  Flower  Seed  List. 

FEBRUARY. 

Moon's  Phases. 


First  Quarter   6d.  zoh.  23m.  Mor. 

Full  Moon  I4d.    7b..  50m.  Mor. 

Last  Quarter  22d.  ioh.  44m.  Mor. 


D. 

D. 

PHENOMENA,  ETC. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PL 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

VV. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

H.  M. 

1 

Th 

Algol  s.  6.15  A. 

A 

6  51 

5  37 

7  50 

2 

Fr 

(5  $  C  .  Purification 

A 

6  50 

5  38 

8  58 

3 

Sa 

dSd" 

6  50 

5  39 

10  4 

6.  5th  Sunday  after  Epiphany.  Day's  Length,  Wh.  51m. 


4 

s 

Venus  sets,  8.12  A. 

6  49|5  40 

11  9 

5 

M 

Aldebaran  s.  7.27  A. 

*f 

6  49  5  40 

morn 

6 

Tu 

W* 

6  48:5  41 

0  14 

7 

W 

\L  <[gr.  librationW. 

S3 

6  47  5  42 

1  15 

8 

Th 

<I  in  t3  A 

S3 

6  46  5  43 

2  13 

9 

Fr 

(5U?fl  :  6  5©  superior 

S3 

6  46  5  44 

3  7 

10 

Sa 

Rigel  s.  7.47  A. 

ti 

6  45  5  45 

3  55 

6.  Septuagesima  Sunday. 


Day's  Length,11h.  1m. 


11 

S 

Mars  rises,  6.37  M. 

6  44 

5  45 

4  40 

12 

M 

Canopus  s.  8.51  A. 

* 

6  43 

5 

46 

5  20 

13 

Tu 

Jupiter  rises,  1.51  M. 

HE 

6  42 

5 

47 

5  54 

14 

W 

^♦N/^r.   St.  Valentine 

HE 

6  41 

5 

48 

rises 

15 

Th 

C  in  apogee 

Pt 

6  41 

5 

49 

7  2 

16 

Fr 

Castor  s.  9.42  A. 

ft 

6  40 

5 

49 

7  54 

17 

Sa 

Saturn  rises,  3.26  M. 

6  39 

5 

50 

8  46 

7.  Sexagesima  Sunday. 


Day's  Length,  11  h.  13m. 


18 

S 

Procyon  s.  9.40  A. 

fr 

6  38  5  51 

9  40 

19 

M 

Pollux  s.  9.41  A. 

fr 

6  37  5  52 

10  34 

20 

Tu 

Uranus  rises,  1.44  M. 

1*1 

6  36  5  53 

11  31 

21 

W 

rfgr.  hel.  Iat.  S. 

rH 

6  35  5  53 

morn 

22 

Th 

vK 

6  34  5  54 

0  27 

23 

Fr 

J*/  <I  m  Q  \* 

vK 

6  33  5  55 

1  24 

24 

Sa 

6h  C-    St.  Matthias 

£r|6  32  5  55 

2  20 

8.  Quinquagesima  Sunday.      Day's  Length,  11  h.  25m. 


Regulus  s.  11.41  A. 
Neptune  sets,  2.16  M. 
5  in  Q:  0  in  Q 
Ash  Wednesday 


«r|6  3115  56 
ftr  6  30  5  57 
6  29  5  58 
«X  6  28|5  58 


3  13 

4  4 

4  49 

5  32 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


39 


M4RCH. 

Moon's  Phases. 


New  Moon   id. 

First  Quarter   7d. 

Full  Moon  i6d. 

Last  Quarter  23d. 

New  Moon  3od. 


5h.  25m.  Mor. 

nh.  34m.  After. 

2h.  12m.  Mor. 

uh.  36m.  After. 

2h.  30m.  After. 


D. 

D. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PHENOMENA,  ETC. 

PI. 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

W. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

H.  M. 

1 

Th 

6  27 

5  59 

6  33 

2 

Fr 

6  26 

5  59 

7  42 

3 

Sa 

□  60:  69  « 

6  25 

6  0 

8  51 

9.  1st  Sunday  in  Lent. 


Day's  Length,  11 h.  37m, 


4 

S 

5  in  perihelion 

*f 

6  24 

6 

1 

9  58 

5 

M 

tJJ  stationary 

*f 

6  22 

6 

2 

11  3 

6 

Tu 

Venus  sets,  9.6  A. 

f* 

6  21 

6 

2 

morn 

7 

W 

Pi 

6  20 

6 

3 

0  4 

8 

Th 

Pi 

6  19 

6 

4 

1  1 

9 

Fr 

Sirius  s.  7.32  A. 

tt 

6  18 

6 

4 

1  52 

10 

Sa 

Mars  rises,  5.52  M. 

a 

6  17 

6 

5 

2  39 

70. 

2d  Sunday  in  Lent. 

Day's  Length.llh.  60m. 

11 

S 

Castor  s.  8. 11  A. 

6  15 

6 

6 

3  19 

12 

M 

Procyon  s.  8.13  A. 

HE 

6  14 

6 

6 

3  56 

13 

Tu 

Jupiter  rises,  0.12  M. 

-*S 

6  13 

6 

7 

4  29 

14 

W 

$  gr.  hel.  lat.  N. 

ft 

6  12 

6 

7 

5  0 

15 

Th 

Pollux  s.  8.7  A. 

ft 

6  11 

6 

8 

5  31 

16 

Fr 

/~+\ibtk. 

h 

6  10 

6 

9 

rises 

17 

Sa 

\~)st.  Patrick 

* 

6  9 

6 

9 

7  35 

11.  3d  Sunday  in  Lent. 


Day's  Length,  12h.  3m. 


18 

S 

cf  in  perihelion 

& 

6  7 

6  10 

8  30 

19 

M 

Saturn  rises,  1.35  M. 

A 

6  6 

6  11 

9  26 

20 

Tu 

Spring  begins 

A 

6  5 

6  11 

10  21 

21 

W 

Denebola  s.  n.47  A. 

6  4 

6  12 

11  16 

22 

Th 

&n  <L  :  C  in  Q  w 

ve 

6  3 

6  12 

morn 

23 

Fr 

<*• 

6  1 

6  13 

0  12 

24 

Sa 

^nJ'  (5  5  0  inferior 

ft 

6  0 

6  14 

1  4 

Sow  Artichokes,  Beets,  Bush  and  Pole  Beans,  Carrots,  Celery  for 
cutting,  Chervil,  Corn,  Cress,  Corn  Salad,  Cucumbers,  Endive, 
Egg  Plants,  Herbs,  Kohlrabi,  Leek,  Lettuce,  Mustard,  Okra, 
Spinach,  Squash,  Swiss  Chard,  Parsley,  Peas,  Pepper,  Potatoes, 
Radish,  Roquette,  Tomatoes,  White  and  Red  Top  Turnips. 
Eichling's  Long  Green  Prolific  Cucumber  plant  in  open  ground 
for  shipping.  Plant  Corn  of  all  varieties,  except  the  Adams'  Extra 
Early.  Give  the  Rockdale  a  trial,  best  field  corn  for  the  South. 
Sorghum,  Milo  Maize  and  Kaffir  Corn  may  be  sown  at  end  of  this 
month. 

BEANS. — Plant  a  general  crop  of  Bush  and  Pole  Beans.  All  the 
Wax  varieties,  especially  the  Kidney  Wax,  should  be  planted  this 
month.  Plant  some  Rust-proof  and  a  large  patch  of  Flageolet 
Pole  Wax  for  shipping. 

PEAS.— It  is  getting  late  for  them;  only  Extra  Early  Peas  may 
be  planted,  which  ripen  before  the  heat  comes. 

POTATOES  and  CORN— Continue  to  plant;  Sugar  Corn  for  table  use. 

TURNIP.— Red  Top  and  White  Dutch,  the  last  sowing. 

TOMATOES,  Egg  Plants,  Pepper,  etc.,  must  be  sown  for  a  succession.  Do 
not  plant  Lima  (Butter)  Beans  and  Okra  until  the  end  of  the  month. 

LETTUCE —Improved  Royal  Cabbage  is  the  best  for  this  month  and  all 
summer.    Sow  some  Paris  White  Cos  or  Romaine  Salad. 

WEEDS. — Keep  your  garden  clean  from  Weeds. 

In  the  Field 

In  the  first  half  of  the  month  Potatoes  may  still  be  planted  and  will  yield  well 
if  the  weather  is  favorable.  In  fact,  we  have  seen  the  finest  crop  raised  from 
Potatoes  planted  on  the  15th  of  this  month. 

Sow  Lespedeza  at  the  beginning  of  March,  and  toward  the  end  Sorghum, 
Kaffir  Corn,  Giant  Beggar  Weed.  Teosinte  and  Milo  Maize  tor  stock  food. 
Plant  Sweet  Potatoes  to  grow  slips  for  the  general  crop. 

In  the  Orchard 

Little  can  be  done  during  this  month  beyond  keeping  the  grass  off  and 
mulching  newly  planted  trees.  Sometimes  when  the  season  is  retarded,  trees 
may  be  set  out  the  first  half  of  the  month. 

In  the  Flower  Garden 

All  summer  bloomers  may  be  sown  during  March.  Plant  Dahlia,  Gladiolus 
and  Tuberose  Bulbs  and  set  out  Crysanthemums  for  Fall  Blooming. 

APRIL. 

Moon's  Phases. 


72.  4th  Sunday  in  Lent. 


Day's  Length,  12h.  16m. 


25 

S 

Annunciation 

ft 

5  58 

6  14 

1  54 

26 

M 

Uranus  rises,  11.29  A. 

5  57 

6  15 

2  40 

27 

Tu 

%  stationary 

5  56 

6  15 

3  24 

28 

W 

Spica  s.  0.59  M. 

** 

5  55 

6  16 

4  5 

29 

Th 

60M:  (5S« 

5  54 

6  17 

4  45 

SO 

Fr 

5  52 

6  17 

sets 

31 

Sa 

•fc.o.M. 

5  51 

6  18 

7  35 

Beets,  Bush  Beans, Pole 
Beans.  Lima  Beans,  Car- 
rots, Celery  for  cutting. 
Chervil,  Corn,  Cress,  Cu- 
cumbers, Endive,  Egg 
Plants,  Cohlrabi,  Lettuce, 
Melons,  Mustard,  Okra, 
Squash,  Swiss  Chard, 
Parsley,  Pepper,  Pump- 
kin, Radish,  Roquette, 
Tomatoes, 

Where  Irish  Potatoes 
were  dug,  the  ground 
may  be  planted  in  Squash. 
Melons,  Corn,  Pumpkin 
or  Wax  Beans. 

Be  sure  to  plant  Bush 
Beans,  Pole  Beans.  Okra 
and  Beets.  Also  Sow  Egg 
Plants,  Pepper  and  To- 
matoes for  a  succession. 


First  Quarter                   6d.  2h.  54m.  After. 

Full  Moon  I4d.  7b.    2m.  After. 

Last  Quarter  .....22d.  8h.  33m.  Mor. 

New  Moon  28d.  uh.  23m.  After. 


Cauliflower,  make  a  sowing  of  late  Italian  Giant. 
Set  out  Sweet  Potatoe  slips. 

Sow  German  Millet  this  month,  it  is  the  best  of  all  forage  crops,  three  pecks 
to  the  acre. 

Bin  latitudes  North  of  New  Orleans,  all  that  is  recommended  for  March  will 
apply  to  this  month. 

Take, care  of  your  small  potatoes,  put  them  in  thin  layers  on  a  dry  airy  floor 
to  save  them  for  August  planting. 

In  the  Field 

Plant  Sweet  potato  Slips  for  an  early  crop:  dig  Irish  Potatoes  planted  early 
and  prepare  the  land  well  to  plant  Corn  either  for  the  market  or  for  stock  tood. 

Plant  Cashaw,  Cheese  and  Field  Pumpkins  especially  our  new  variety,  Green 
Cashaw  Pumpkins,  for  size,  firmness  of  flesh,  etc.,  cannot  be  excelled 

German  Millet  should  be  sown  this  month:  also  all  varieties  of  Sorghum, 
Kaffir  aud  Dhouro  Corn,  Milo  Maize  and  Giant  Beggar  Weed  for  stock  food. 

German  Millet  is  an  excellent  forage  plant,  and  should  be  planted  by  every 
farmer  and  planter.  Before  sowing,  the  ground  should  be  well  prepared,  that 
is,  well  plowed  and  harrowed,  so  as  to  get  the  surface  fine  and  mellow. 

Three  pecks  of  seed  is  the  quantity  required  to  sow  an  acre. 

The  ground,  after  sowing  the  seed,  should  be  well  rolled  and  the  seeds  re- 
quire no  further  covering:  but  if  no  roller  is  handy,  some  brush  tied  together, 
and  passed  over  the  newly  sown  field  will  cover  the  seed  effectively.  For  Hay, 
Millet  should  be  cut  when  in  bloom. 

The  Flower  Garden 

Requires  close  attention.  Plants,  such  as  Zinnias,  Balsams.  Torenias,  Ama- 
ranths and  Dahlias,  sown  last  month,  should  be  transplanted  now  and  others 
sown  for  later  blooming.  Set  out  Chrysanthemums  yet  for  Fall  blooming: 
plant  Dahlia  Bulbs,  Gladiolus  and  Tuberoses. 

Every  Trucker  should  plant  the  Rocky  Ford  and  Paul 
Rose  Canteloupe  and  Triumph  Water  Melon  for  shipping. 


E^Notice  my  list  of  new  Sweet  Potatoes. 


D. 

D. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PHENOMENA, 

ETC, 

PI. 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

W. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

H.  M. 

73.  5th  Sunday  in  Lent. 

Day' 

s  Length,  12h.  28m. 

1 

s 

9  in  perihelion 

*r 

5  50 

6  18 

8  43 

2 

M 

69C 

1HF 

5  49 

6  19 

9  47 

3 

Tu 

6$<f-  <I  in  U 

Pi 

5  48 

6  20 

10  48 

4 

W 

6WC 

Pi 

5  47 

6  20 

11  43 

5 

Th 

Venus  sets,  0.58  A. 

tt 

5  46 

6  21 

morn 

6 

Fr 

JT  bth.    8  in 

13 

5  44 

6  21 

0  33 

7 

Sa 

\|f__  Regulus  s.  9.0  A. 

ft 

5  43 

6  22 

1  17 

14.  Palm  Sunday. 


Day's  Length,  12h.  41m. 


8 

S 

Denebola  s.  10.36  A. 

5  42 

6  23 

1  55 

9 

M 

Spica  s.  0. 12  M. 

5  41 

6  23 

2  30 

10 

Tu 

Mars  rises,  4.53  M. 

** 

5  39 

6  24 

3  2 

11 

W 

C  in  apogee 

ft 

5  38 

6  24 

3  32 

12 

Th 

Jupiter  rises,  10.9  A. 

ft 

5  37 

6  25 

4  3 

13 

Fr 

/*>  +\Good  Friday 

5  36 

6  26 

4  34 

14 

Sa 

\^yi4th. 

5  35 

6  26 

5  5 

16.  Easter  Sunday. 


Day's  Length,! 2 h.  53m. 


15 

S 

Alphacca  s.  1.59  M. 

A 

5  34 

6  27 

rises 

16 

M 

Saturn  rises,  11.43  A. 

iH 

5  33 

6  27 

8  16 

17 

Tu 

0  in  aphelion 

i*i 

5  32 

6  28 

9  12 

18 

W 

61iC:  4  in  Q  w 

5  31 

6  29 

10  7 

19 

Th 

C  gr.  libration  E. 

v£ 

5  30 

6  29 

11  0 

20 

Fr 

6hd 

ft 

5  29 

6  30 

11  51 

21 

Sa 

§  gr.  elong.  W.  270  19' 

ft 

5  27 

6  30 

morn 

16.  Low  Sunday. 


Day's  Length, 13  h.  5m. 


22 

S 

Jy  St.  George 

5 

26 

6  31 

0  37 

23 

M 

5 

25 

6  32 

1  19 

24 

Tu 

9  gr.  hel.  lat.  N. 

A 

0 

24 

6  32 

1  59 

25. 

W 

St.  Mark 

A 

5 

23 

6  33 

2  38 

26 

Th 

<[  in  perigee 

5 

22 

6  34 

3  18 

27 

Fr 

^* 

5 

22 

6  34 

3  58 

28 

Sa 

•is?.'  d*« 

** 

5 

21 

6  35 

4  38 

17.  2d  Sunday  after  Easter.      Day's  Length,  13h.  15m. 


29 

S 

Neptune  sets,  10.12  A. 

1* 

5  20 

6  35 

sets 

30 

M 

c5°V 

Pi 

5  19 

6  36 

8  31 

r 


40 


C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


Moon's  Phases. 


MAY. 


First  Quarter   6d.  yh.  39m.  Mor. 

Full  Moon  ..14c!.  9h.  36m.  Mor. 

Last  Quarter  2id.  2h.  31m.  After. 

New  Moon  28d.  8h.  50m.  Mor. 


D. 

D. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PHENOMENA,  ETC. 

PI. 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

W. 

c. 

H.  M. 

H.M. 

H.  M. 

1 

Tu 

St.  Philip.    St.  James 

£3 

5  18 

6  36 

9  30 

2 

W 

5  17 

6  37 

10  23 

3 

Th 

n 

5  16 

6  38;11  11 

4 

Fr 

Denebola  s.  8.54  A. 

tt 

5  15 

6  38111  52 

5 

Sa 

Venus  sets,  10.29  A. 

-#~ 

5  14 

6  39 

morn 

18.  3d  Sunday  after  Easter. 

Day's  Length,  1 3h.  27m. 

6 

S 

fTbth. 

5  13 

6  40 

0  29 

7 

M 

$  gr.  hel.  lat.  S. 

5  12 

6  40 

1  2 

8 

Tu 

d  in  apogee 

f*  5  11 

6  41 

1  33 

9 

W 

Arcturus  s.  iz.x  A. 

5  11 

6  42 

2  4 

10 

Th 

Mars  rises,  3.56  M. 

5  10 

6  42 

2  34 

11 

Fr 

Alphacca  s.  0.16  M. 

h 

5  10 

6  43 

3  5 

12 

Sa 

Antares  s.  1.5  M. 

5  9 

6  44 

3  39 

19. 

4th  Sunday  after  Easter. 

Day's  Length,  73  h.  36m. 

13 

S 

Vega  s.  3.1 1  M. 

rH 

5 

S 

6  44 

4  16 

14 

M 

A 

5 

7 

6  45 

rises 

15 

Tu 

V^d^d:  C  in  Q 

5 

7 

6  46 

8  1 

16 

W 

G  gr.  libration  E.  w 

5 

6 

6  46 

8  56 

17 

Th 

6  hi 

m 

5 

5 

6  47 

9  49 

18 

Fr 

Altair  s.  4.4  M. 

to 

5 

5 

6  47 

10  36 

19 

Sa 

Saturn  rises,  9.29  A. 

5 

5 

6  48 

11  19 

Sow  Pole  Beans,  Celery,  Corn,  Cauliflower,  Cucumbers,  Endive^. 
Lettuce,  Melons,  Squash,  Pumpkins,  Radish  and  Tomatoes. 

CELERY. — This  is  the  proper  month  to  begin  sowing  Celery;: 
use  the  Large  White  Solid,  keep  shadv,  well  aired  and  watered. 

CAULIFLOWER. — Sow  the  Late  Italian. 

Set  out  Sweet  Potato  slips.  Plant  the  first  Cow  Peas,  one  bushel 
per  acre,  and  plow  under  when  Peas  are  in  blossoms. 

In  the  Field 

Plant  Corn  vet  for  a  late  crop.  The  Yellow  Creole  variety  is  one 
of  the  hardest  and  best.  Sow  Millet  and  Sorghum  for  stock  feed, 
especially  Sorghum,  which,  as  it  resists  considerable  drought,  will 
do  fairly  "well.    Plant  Sweet  Potato  slips  for  late  crop. 

Between  the  Corn,  Crowders  and  other  Field  Peas  maybe  plan- 
ted, or  Crowders  may  be  planted  in  rows  for  green  use. 

Sow  Velvet  Beans' and  Cow  Peas  for  fertilizing  purposes;  one 
bushel  per  acre  should  be  used  and  ploughed  under  when  the 
ground  is  well  covered  with  vines.  They  may  also  be  allowed  to 
remain  in  the  field  until  they  are  ripe  and  begin  to  decay  and 
then  turn  under.  However,  it  is  the  most  advantageous  to  plow 
them  down  when  they  have  the  most  foliage— that  is,  while  they 
are  blooming — as  they  then  contain  the  most  fertilizingproperties. 

Velvet  Beans  and  Cow  Peas  may  be  considered  the  cheapest 
and  most  beneficial  fertilizer  for  worn  out  land. 

In  the  Orchard 

Very  little  can  be  done  during  this  month.  If  ripe  wood  can  be 
obtained  and  the  stools  have  sufficient  sap,  budding  may  be  at- 
tempted in  the  nursery,  but  it  is  best  to  wait  until  next  month. 

In  the  Flower  Garden 
Keep  on  sowing  summer  blooming  annuals  to  replace  those  which. 
have  done  blooming. 


20.  Rogation  Sunday. 


Day's  Length, 13h.  45m. 


20 

S 

Denebola  s.  7.51  A. 

5 

4  6  49 

11  58 

21 

M 

2ist. 

5 

4  6  49 

morn 

22 

Tu 

JjP  Spica  s.  9.19  A. 

A 

5 

3|6  50 

0  37 

23 

W 

Arcturus  s.  10.6  A. 

A 

5 

3  6  51 

1  15 

24 

Th 

Ascension  Day 

•m* 

5 

2:6  51 

1  53 

25 

Fr 

Neptune  sets,  8.33  A. 

5 

2  6  52 

2  32 

26 

Sa 

doM:  5  in  ^ 

*J 

5 

2^6  52 

3  15 

21. 

Sunday  after  Ascension. 

Day' 

s  Length,  13h.  52m. 

27 

S 

** 

5 

1  6  53 

4  2 

28 

M 

S3 

5 

1^6  53 

sets 

29 

Tu 

5 

0  6  54 

8  11 

30 

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§  in  perihelion 

tt 

5 

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9  2 

31 

Th 

6°<T 

tt 

5 

0|6  55 

9  46 

Sow  Pole  Beans,  Ce- 
lery, Corn,  Cauli- 
f lower,  Cucumbers, 
Endive,  Lettuce,  Me- 
lons, Okra,  Squash, 
Pumpkin,  Radish  and 
Tomatoes. 

Continue  to  plant 
Southern  Prolific  and 
Creaseback  Beans. 

Early  and  Late  Ita- 
lian Cauliflower  can 
be  sown  this  month. 
  RADISH.  —  Conti- 
nue with  the  Half  Long  Scarlet,  but  make  also  a  sowing  of  White 
Strassburg  and  Yellow  Summer  Radish,  tne  best  varieties  for 
the  month. 

LETTUCE. — Sow  the  Improved  Royal,  and  observe  directions 
for  sprouting  before  sowing.  Lettuce  seed  must  be  sprouted  during 
the  months  of  May,  June,  July  and  August.  As  soon  as  cooler 
weather  sets  in,  it  comes  up  without  any  trouble. 

Sow  Endive,  as  it  stands  the  heat  well,  and  makes  a  salable 
salad. 

In  the  Field 

Continue  to  sow  Velvet  Beans  and  Cow  Peas  for  fertilizing,  and 
plant  Sweet  Potato  slips. 

In  the  Orchard 

Keep  down  the  weed!  around  the  young  trees,  and  pay  particular 
attention  to  scales  and  other  insect  pests.  Start  in  budding 
Orange  and  other  fruit  trees. 

In  the  Flower  Garden 

Little  sowing  can  be  done  this  month,  except  perhaps  Zinnias, 
Balsams,  Gomphrenas,  Cockscombs  and  Vincas. 


For  information  on  Flowers,  Roses,  Bulbs,  and  their 
cultivation,  write  to  or  call  on  Mr.  Eichling;  he  is  the  best 
informed  man  on  these  subjects,  and  will  cheerfully  answer  all 
questions. 


g@~I  WANT  YOUR  ORDER  THIS  YEAR,  and  I  believe  my 
prices  are  as  low  as  those  of  any  other  Reliable  Seedsman. 

JUNE. 

Moon's  Phases. 

First  Quarter                     5a.  oh.  59m.  Mor. 

Full  Moon   I2d.  9h.  38m.  After. 

Last  Quarter  190!.  6h.  57m.  After. 

New  Moon  26a.  7I1.  27m.  After. 


D. 

D. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PHENOMENA,  ETC, 

PI. 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

W. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

H.  M. 

1 

Fr 

9  gr.  brilliancy;  £ 

«* 

4  59 

6  55 

10  2ft 

2 

Sa 

Venus  sets,  9.57  A. 

4  59 

6  56 

11  0 

22. 

Pentecost —  Whit  Sunday. 

Day's  Length,  13h.  58m. 

3 

s 

Spica  s.  8.32  A. 

4  59 

6  57 

11  32: 

4 

M 

Arcturus  s.  9.19  A. 

ft 

4  59 

6  57 

morn 

5 

Tu 

/f^j-M.    Q  in  apogee 

4  59 

6  58 

0  a 

6 

W 

Alph.  s.  10.30  A. 

h 

4  59 

6  58 

0  35 

7 

Th 

4  58 

6  59 

1  5 

8 

Fr 

Mars  rises,  3.5  M. 

* 

4  58 

6  59 

1  37 

9 

Sa 

Antares  s.  ii.ii  A. 

rH 

4  58 

7  0 

2  13 

23.  Trinity  Sunday. 


Day's  Length, 74h.  2m. 


For  General  Collection  Roses,  see  Rose  List. 


10 

S 

$  gr.  hel.  lat.  N. 

1*1 

4  58 

I 

0 

2  52 

11 

M 

d^fl.    St.  Barnabas 

4  58 

1 

3  37 

12 

Tu 

/£+\i2th.    d  in  Q  w 

4  58 

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13 

W 

4  58 

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rises 

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Th 

Corpus  Christi 

to 

4  58 

7 

2 

8  32: 

15 

Fr 

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to 

4  58 

7 

2 

9  17 

16 

Sa 

Jupiter  sets,  3  36  M. 

4  58 

7 

2 

9  5£ 

24. 

1st  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Day's  Length, 14h.  6m. 

17 

s 

Altair  s.  2.6  M. 

4  58 

3 

10  391 

18 

M 

6WO:  <I  in  perigee 

A 

4  58 

I' 

3 

11  16 

19 

Tu 

T\  iqth.     ?  in  t3 

A 

4  59  7 

3 

11  54 

20 

W 

Saturn  r.  7.13  A. 

4  59  7 

3 

morn 

21 

Th 

Summer  begins 

4  59  7 

3 

0  sa 

22 

Fr 

** 

4  59  7 

4 

1  12 

23 

Sa 

4  59  7 

4 

1  5r> 

25. 

2d  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Day's  Length,  14h.  5m. 

24 

s 

St.  John,  Baptist 

5  0 

7 

4 

2  47 

25 

M 

(L  in  1°,  A 

5  0 

7 

4 

3  40- 

26 

Tu 

i^y^oth.  cj^c 

tt 

5  0 

7 

4 

4  36 

27 

W 

Uranus  s  3.12  M. 

tt 

5  1 

7 

4 

sets 

28 

Th 

69<l:  60<r 

tt 

5  1 

7 

5 

8  20 

29 

Fr 

St.  Peter  and  St.  Paul 

5  1 

7 

5 

8  59 

30 

Sa 

Neptune  rises,  4.10  M. 

5  1 

7 

5 

9  32 

GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


41 


JULY. 


Moon's  Phases. 


First  Quarter                     4d.  6h.  13m. 

Full  Moon  I2d.  7b..  22m. 

Last  Quarter  19c!.  nh.  31m. 

New  Moon  26d.  7I1.  43m. 


After. 
Mor. 
After. 
Mor. 


PHENOMENA,  ETC, 


M. 

Sun 

Sun 

PI. 

rises. 

sets. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

sets 
H.  M 


26.  3d  Sunday  after  Trinity.       Day's  Length,  14h.  3ni. 


Alphacca  s.  8.52  A. 
©  in  aphelion 
$injj:  ([in  apogee 
4th. 

Venus  s.  7.13  A. 
Antares  s.  9.25  A. 
Vega  s.  11. 31  A. 


27.  4th  Sunday  after  Trinity.    Day's  Length,  13h.  69m. 


8 

S 

rf$0inf.:  d IK 

5 

5 

7 

4 

1 

27 

9 

M 

6  6  4  :  4  in  Q,  ^ 

5 

5 

7 

4 

2 

16 

10 

Tu 

6h4 

5 

6 

7 

4 

3 

10 

11 

W 

Altair  s.  0.31  M. 

5 

6 

7 

4 

4 

8 

12 

Th 

ft 

5 

7 

7 

4 

rises 

13 

Fr 

V^yFomal.  s.  3.29  M. 

5 

7 

7 

3 

7 

56 

14 

Sa 

$  in  aphelion 

5 

8 

7 

3 

8 

37 

28.  5th  Sunday  after  Trinity.    Day's  Length,! 3 h.  54m. 


.29  M. 


d  in  perigee 
Jupiter  sets,  1 
$  stationary 
Markab  s.  3.17  M. 
iqth.    <f  in  Q 
Algen.  s.  4.17  M. 
Saturn  sets,  3.3  M. 


iviaric 

3 


CABBAGE- — Towards  the  end  of  July  begin  to  sow  Eichling's 
Extra  Early  Flat  Dutch,  Stein's  Early  and  the  Late  Flat  Dutch. 
If  you  succeed  in  raising  plants  from  July  and  August  sowings,  set 
out  in  September,  you  will  make  a  splendid  cabbage,  as  it  will 
be  headed  by  the  time  heavy  frost  sets  in.  Beware  of  September 
sowings  of  late  varieties.  Your  cabbage  will  be  just  about  half 
headed  when  the  January  frosts  will  ruin  it.  Cabbage,  when 
headed,  resists  the  cold  very  well,  but  when  half  grown  it  is  the 
most  subject  to  be  killed  by  the  frost.  The  best  quality  of  seed 
Moon  sown  in  September  results  in  failure  nine  times  out  of  ten.  Octo- 
ber and  November  sowings  of  Brunswick,  Succession  and  Early 
Summer  are  almost  sure  to  make  a  splendid  Spring  Cabbage  for 
shipping  during  April  and  May.  On  the  Frenier  Coast,  where 
only  Brunswick  and  Succession  Cabbage  is  planted,  they  sow  the 
Jq  35  seed  between  the  1st  and  20th  of  October.  For  culture  see  chapter 
11    a  on  cabbage  and  shipping  department. 

CABBAGE  FIJES  AND  WORMS. — An  effective  remedy  against  these  pests 
is  tobacco  water.  Boil  tobacco  stems  to  make  a  strong,  dark  brown  extract,, 
with  which  sprinkle  your  plants  whenever  the  insects  appear.  Tobacco  water 
is  not  injurious  to  the  growth  of  the  Cabbage  plants.  See  chapter  on  Insecticides 
and  Spray  Pumps.  n  ,.  , 

Sow  this  month  Pole  Beans,  Corn,  Cauliflower,  Cucumbers,  Endive,  lettuce,. 
Radish,  Tomatoes,  Turnips  and  Ruta  Baga. 

Bush  Beans  may  be  planted  about  the  end  of  this  month.  Corn  can  still  oe 
planted  for  roasting  ears.  '  .  .  . 

Sow  Tomatoes  for  a  late  crop.    Sprout  lettuce  seed  before  sowing.   The  Early 
Italian  Cauliflower  is  the  best  adapted  for  this  month. 
TURNIPS.— Be  sure  to  make  a  sowing  of  White  Dutch  and  Red  Top. 
Sow  Balsams,  Zinnias,  Cosmos,  Cockscombs  for  All  Saints'  Day  blooming. 

In  the  Field 

Velvet  Beans  and  Cow  Peas  may  still  be  sown  for  fertilizing  purposes,  and  Sweet 
Potatoe  slips  can  be  planted  for  the  latest  crop.  Sometimes,  if  the  weather  i& 
not  too  dry,  Corn  may  be  planted  for  stock  food,  but  cannot  always  be  relied  upon. 

In  the  Orchard 

Continue  to  bud  Orange  and  other  fruit  trees.   Young  trees  which  have  been  set 
out  in  January  and  February,  and  are  not  sufficiently  well  established,  must  be 
i  watered  during  dry  weather  and  the  ground  around  them  should  be  heavily 
9  56  mulched  to  prevent  its  drying  out. 

10  33  In  the  Flower  Garden 

11  13  Sow  Zinnias,  Cockscombs,  Globe  Amaranths  and  Balsams  for  Fall  blooming. 


10  3 


11  36 
morn 
0  10 
0  46 


9  16 


11  56 
morn 
0  42 


29.  6th  Sunday  after  Trinity.    Day's  Length,13  h.  47m. 


22 

S 

6<f4:  4  in  U  « 

P9 

5  12 

6  59 

1  34 

23 

M 

6Q  4  :  9  >n  aphelion 

tt 

5  13 

6  59 

2  29 

24 

Tu 

694 

tt 

5  13 

6  59 

3  25 

25 

W 

Si.  James 

tf 

5  14 

6  58 

4  22 

26 

Th 

ME 

5  14 

6  57 

sets 

27 

Fr 

HE 

5  15 

6  57 

7  30 

28 

Sa 

11  stationary 

HE 

5  16 

6  56 

8  3 

30. 

7th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Day's  Length,  13h.  40m. 

29 

S 

$  stationary 

5  16 

6  56 

8  34 

30 

M 

Neptune  rises,  2.18  M. 

5  17 

6  55 

9  6 

31 

Tu 

(5  50  inf.:  <{  in  apogee 

5  17 

6  54 

9  36 

AUGUST. 

Sow  Beet,  Bush  Beans, 
Pole  Beans,  Cabbage,  Car- 
rots, Celery,  Chervil, 
Cress,  Cauliflower,  En- 
dive, Kale,  Kohlrabi,  Let- 
tuce, Mustard,  Parsley, 
Peas,  Potatoes,  Radish, 
Roquette,  Shallots,  Swiss 
Chard,  Sorrel,  all  kinds  of 
Turnips  and  Ruta  Baga. 

CABBAGE.  —  A  Sowing 
of  Late  Flat  Dutch,  and 
Brunswick  should  be  made 
in  case  the  plants  of  the 
first  sowing  are  destroyed 
by  the  weather. 

Put  your  vacant  ground 


Moon's  Phases. 


First  Quarter                    3d.  loh.  45m.  Mor. 

Full  Moon  iod.  3b.  30m.  After. 

Last  Quarter  I7d.  sh.  46m.  Mor. 

New  Moon  24d.  9I1.  52m.  After. 


D. 

D. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PHENOMENA, 

■ETC. 

PI. 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

W. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

H.  M. 

1 

W 

Vega  s.  9.53  A. 

& 

5  18 

6  54 

10  8 

2 

Th 

Venus  rises,  3.1 

M. 

h 

5  19 

6  53 

10  43 

3 

Fr 

A 

5  19 

6  52 

11  22 

4 

Sa 

rH 

5  20 

6  51 

morn 

31.  8th  Sunday  after  Trinity.    Day's  Length,  18h.  31m. 


Sow  Red  and  Yellow  Ra- 
dish and  Early  Peas. 
Use  your  Spray  Pump  on  all  crops  against  insects  and  fungous  diseases. 
Cow  Peas  can  be  plowed  under  to  prepare  land  for  Cabbage  and  Cauliflower. 
CEIyERY.— This  is  the  best  month  for  sowing  Dwarf  Celery  for  bleaching;  be 
sure  to  try  some  New  Giant  Pascal  and  Golden  Self-bleaching  Celery. 

Sow  Early  Italian,  Algiers,  Early  Erfurt  and  Half  Early  Paris  Cauliflower. 
Most  planters  prefer  the  Algiers  as  a  sure  header. 
Plant  Early  Rose  and  Peerless  Patotoes,  using  whole  tubers  kept  from  Spring. 
CARROTS  towards  the  end  of  the  month.    Mustard  and  Parsley.    Set  out 
Shallots  and  Creole  Onion  sets. 

BUSH  BEANS,  especially  Mohawk,  Refugee  and  Yellow  Six  Weeks  are  plan- 
ted, also  Creaseback  Pole  Beans.    Some  Wax  Bush  Beans  may  still  be  planted. 

In  the  Field 

Plant  Potatoes  for  an  early  winter  crop.  Only  small  ones  saved  from  spring 
crops  should  be  selected  for  that  purpose  and  must  not  be  cut,  but  planted 
whole.  Begin  to  plow  under  some  Cow  Peas,  so  as  to  get  land  ready  to  set  out 
Cabbage  and  Cauliflower  plants.  If  troubled  by  insects  use  Sulphur,  Tobacco, 
Soap,  or  Kerosene  Emulsion.    See  Spray  Pumps. 

In  the  Orchard 

if  the  weather  is  not  too  hot  and  dry  and  the  stools  remain 


5 

s 

6  $  4  .  4  in  Q 

5 

20 

6  51 

0  7 

6 

M 

C  gr.  libration  E.  0 

5 

21 

6  50 

0  57 

7 

Tu 

5 

22 

6  49 

1  52 

8 

W 

Mars  rises,  1.40  M. 

& 

5 

22 

6  48 

2  53 

9 

Th 

Altair  s.  10.33  A. 

5 

23 

6  47 

3  57 

10 

Fr 

/*+\roth.   §  stat. 

*x 

5 

24 

6  46 

rises 

11 

Sa 

V5£/Foiii.  s.  1.35  M. 

A 

5 

24 

6  45 

7  12 

32.  9th  Sunday  after  Trinity.    Day 's  Length,  13  h.  20m. 


12 

S 

d  in  perigee 

A 

5 

25 

6  44 

7  52 

13 

M 

Jupiter  sets,  11.36  A. 

5 

26 

6  43 

8  31 

14 

Tu 

$  gr.  brilliancy 

Mm 

5 

26 

6  43 

9  12 

15 

W 

°  gr.  hel.  lat.  S. 

5 

27 

6  42 

9  55 

16 

Th 

Saturn  sets,  1.15  M. 

^f 

5 

27 

6  41 

10  41 

17 

Fr 

T\  17th.    <*,  stat. 
JJ  4  in  t3  « 

Iff 

5 

28 

6  40 

11  32 

18 

Sa 

tt 

5 

28 

6  39 

morn 

33.  10th  Sunday  after  Trinity.     Day's  Length,  13h.  9m. 


Continue  to  bud, 
in  sap. 


In  the  Flower  Garden 


Sow  flower  seeds  for  late  blooming,  such  as  Balsams,  Zinnias,  Cockscombs,  etc. 
Towards  the  end  of  the  month  sow  Eichlings  New  Sweet  Pea  I,a  Belle  Creole, 
for  All  Saints  day  Flowers. 


It  is  my  determination  to  sell  only  such  seeds  as  have  in- 
creased my  business  to  its  present  large  proportions. 


19 

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0  gr.  elong.  W.  180  32' 

tt 

5  29 

6  38 

0  25 

20 

M 

6<f4 

n 

5  30 

6  37 

1  20 

21 

Tu 

694 

5  30 

6  36 

2  17 

22 

VV 

5  in  Q 

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5  31 

6  34 

3  13 

23 

Th 

he 

5  31 

6  33 

4  9 

24 

Fr 

he 

5  32 

6  32 

5  5 

25 

Sa 

1* 

5  33 

6  31 

sets 

34.  11th  Sunday  after  Trinity.  Day's  Length,  12h.  57m. 


Remember: 


Prices  include  postage  on  quantities 
up  to  one  quart.  On  larger  quantities 
by  Express  or  Freight  charges  must 
be  paid  by  receiver. 


26 

S 

Uranus  sets,  11.8  A. 

5 

33 

6  30 

7  8 

27 

M 

0inperihel.:  ([inapog. 

h 

5 

34 

6  29 

7  38 

28 

Tu 

Algenib  s.  1.44  M. 

5 

34 

6  28 

8  10 

29 

W 

Polaris  s.  2.54  M. 

5 

35 

6  27 

8  44 

30 

Th 

Neptune  rises,  0.19  M. 

5 

35 

6  26 

9  21 

tt 

Fr 

Achernar  s.  2  58  M. 

th 

5 

30 

6  24 

10  2 

42 


C.  W.  EICHLIXG,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


SEPTEMBER. 

Moon's  Phases. 

First  Quarter                     2d.  ih.  56m.  Mor. 

Full  Moon                         8d.  nh.  6m.  After. 

Last  Quarter  13d.  2I1.  57m.  After. 

New  Moon  23d.  ih.  57m.  After. 


D. 

D. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PHENOMENA,  ETC, 

PL 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

W. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

H.  M. 

1 

Sa 

□  6©:  d^C:  CI  in  ft 

5  36j6  23J10  48 

Sow  Beets,  Bush  Beans,  Cauliflower,  Carrots,  Celery,  Chervil, 
Cress,  Corn  Salad,  Endive,  Kale,  Kohlrabi,  Lettuce,  Leek,  Mus- 
tard, Onions,  Onion  Sets,  Parsley,  Parsnip,  Peas,  Radish,  Ro- 
quette,  Salsify,  Shallots,  Sorrel,  Spinach,  Swiss  Chard,  Turnips 
and  Ruta  Baga. 

CABBAGE  PLANTS  should  be  set  out  this  month.  Chances  are  against 
September  sowings  of  Cabbage:  only  in  case  former  sowings  have  been  de- 
stroyed, another  bed  maybe  sown,  but  by  all  means  followed  by  another  sow- 
ing in  October  and  November.    See  directions  for  July. 

Set  out  Celery  in  ditches;  Sow  Spinach  if  the  weather  is  cool. 

ONIONS.— End  of  this  month  sow  Bermuda  and  Creole  Onion  Seed.  By 
no  means  use  Onion  Seed  fiom  the  North,  at  least  not  i"  the  vicinity  of  New 


2 

S 

2d.    Yi  stat.  v 

5 

3716 

22 

11  39 

S 

M 

5 

37  6 

21 

morn 

4 

Tu 

Venus  rises,  2.7  M. 

5  38  6 

20 

0  36 

5 

W 

Altair  s.  8.47  A. 

5 

386 

18 

1  36 

6 

Th 

5  gr.  hel.  lat.  N. 

5 

39,6 

17 

2  42 

7 

Fr 

/^♦NFomal.  s.  11.45  A. 

•5 

40  6 

16 

3  50 

8 

Sa 

K~j8th.  Mars  r.i.8M. 

A 

5 

40j  6  15 

4  57 

36.  12th  Sunday  after  Trinity.  Day's  Length,  12h.  45m.    the  moss  and  water  regularly.    Set  out,  if  strong  enough,  in  November  and 

December, 

Sow  Passion  and  Trocadero  Lettuce  for  shipping,  and  Royal  Cabbage  for 
house  use  and  home  market. 

In  the  Field 


Land  should  be  broken  up  now  so  as  to  sow  during  the  next  month  Forage 
plants,  such  as  Rye,  Oats,  Wheat  and  Barley. 

In  the  Orchard 

Requires  little  attention  during  this  month,  as  beyond  budding  Orange  trees 
no  work  can  be  done. 

In  the  Flower  Garden 

The  sowing  of  flower  seeds  for  Winter  and  early  Spring  blooming  may  be  be- 
gun with.  Sow  such  varieties  as  Pansies,  Sweet  Alyssum,  Candytuft,  Stocks. 
Phlox.  Asters.  Chinese,  Japanese  and  Marguerite  Carnation  Pinks,  Daisies, 
Petunias,  Verbenas,  etc. 

Day's  Length,  12h.  20m.      Sow  Eichliug's  new  Sweet  Pea  '  Belle  Creole"  for  All  Saints'  Day  flowers. 


30.  13th  Sunday  after  Trinity.  Day's  Length,! 2h.  32m. 


9 

S 

C  in  perigee 

A 

5  41 

6 

13 

rises 

10 

M 

Markab  s.  11.41  A. 

5  41 

6 

12 

7  6 

11 

Tu 

Algenib  s.  0.49  M. 

5  42 

6 

11 

7  49 

12 

W 

Jupiter  sets,  9.46  A. 

*f 

5  42 

: 

10 

8  35 

13 

Th 

6  $  O  superior 

mf 

5  43 

9 

9  27 

14 

Fr 

fat 

5  43 

6 

7 

10  21 

15 

Sa 

JJ  15th.  « 

fat 

5  44 

6 

6 

11  16 

37.  14th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 


16 

S 

$  gr.  elong.  W.  460 

tt 

5  44 

6 

5 

morn 

17 

M 

Polaris  s.  1.40  M. 

tt 

5  45 

6 

4 

0  12 

18 

Tu 

dcM 

tt 

5  45 

6 

2 

1  9 

19 

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Saturn  sets,  10.54  A. 

5  46 

6 

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2  59 

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□  hO-    Si.  Matthew 

5  47 

5 

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3  53 

22 

Sa 

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f*|5  48 

5 

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4  46 

38.  15th  Sunday  after  Trinity.    Day's  Length,  12h.  8m 


23 
24 
25 
26 
27 
23 
29 


0^><23d.  Autumn  beg. 

v^d$a 

Achernar  s.  1.20  M. 
Uranus  sets,  9.9  A. 
Neptune  rises,  10.27  A. 
6X4:  {  in  Q 
Michaelmas  Day  \j 


5  4815  56 
5  49  5  55 
5  49  5  54 
5  50  5  53 
5  50  5  51 


5  51 
5  52 


Sow  Beets.  Cabbage, 
Cauliflower. Carrots  Cher- 
vil. Cress.  Corn  Salad, 
Endive,  Kale  Kohlr&bi, 
Luttuce,  Leek,  Mustard, 
Ouions.  Onion-  Sets.  Pars- 
ley, Parsnips,  Peas,  Rad- 
ish. Roquette,  Salsify, 
5  37  Shallots.  Sorrel,  Sninach. 
sets  Swiss  Chard,  Turnips  and 
a  a-  Ruta  Basra. 
^  CABBAGE.  —  Towards 

7  22  the  15th  make  a  sowing 

8  0  °f  Brunswick,  and  follow 


OCTOBER. 

Moon's  Phases. 


First  Quarter   id. 

Full  Moon   8d. 

Last  Quarter  13d. 

New  Moon  23d. 

First  Quarter  3rd. 


3h.  10m.  After. 

7h.  18m.  Mor. 

3h.  51m.  Mor. 

7I1.  27m.  Mor. 

ah.  17m.  Mor. 


44 


with  Succession  and  Ear- 


9  33 


39.  16th  Sunday  after  Trinity.  Day's  Length,  11  h.  56m 


30  IS  \6h.a 


5  5215  48[10  2 


ly  Summer.  Tins  is  tl  e 
time  the  planters  of 
the  Frenier  Lake  coast 
sow  their  Succession  and 
7  German  Brunswick  Cab- 
bage, of  which  I  import 
large  quantities  for  them. 


D. 

D. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PHENOMENA,  ETC 

PI. 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

W. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

H.  M. 

1 

M 

rfTist. 

& 

5  53 

5  46 

11  24 

2 

Tu 

'  ^"i.  W  stationary 

5  53 

5  45 

morn 

3 

W 

Fomalhaut  s.  10.3  A. 

5  53 

5  44 

0  24 

4 

Th 

Markab  s.  10.6  A. 

5  54 

5  43 

1  28 

5 

Fr 

Venus  rises,  2.25  M. 

A 

5  55 

5  42 

2  34 

6 

Sa 

Alsenib  s.  11.7  A. 

A 

5  56 

5  40 

3  42 

Divide  and  transplant  Shallots.    Hill  vour  Celerv.    SowGrass  and  Clover   40.  1 7th  Sunday  after  Trinity.  Day's  Length,  1 1  h.  43m. 

Seed. 

ONIONS. — Sow  main  crop  of  both  Creole  and  Bermuda  Onions. 

BUCKEYE  MARROWFAT  PEAS  generally  do  well  if  planted  at  end  of  Oc- 
tober.   Divide  Shallots  and  set  out. 

STRAWBERRIES.— Take  up  your  plants,  clean  them  from  runners,  and  set 
out  again.  Of  valuable  varieties,  the  runners  may  be  planted  close  together 
to  form  stronar  plants  the  following  vear. 

PANSY.  ASTER.  PINKS  and  many  other  Flower  seeds  should  be  sown  this 
month.    See  Flower  Seeds.    Plant  bulbs  for  early  bloom. 

Sow  Sweet  Peas. 

In  the  Field 


7 

S 

/£^*\Pol.  s.  0.21  M. 

5 

5615 

39 

4  50 

8 

M 

\^/8th.    <[  in  perigee 

5 

57  5 
57  5 

38 

rises 

9 

Tu 

$  in  aphelion 

5 

37 

6  25 

10 

w 

$  in  a 

5 

58  5 

36 

7  15 

11 

Th 

C  in  13 

5 

59  5 

34 

8  10 

12 

Fr 

Mars  r.  0.21  M.  » 

fat 

5 

59  5 

33 

9  6 

13 

Sa 

d  gr.  libration  W. 

tt 

6 

0|5 

32 

10  5 

Begin  sowing  Rve,  Barley.  Wheat  and  Red  Oats  for  stock  food:  also  Orchard. 
English  and  Italian  Rye." Kentuckv  Blue,  Red  Top  and  Rescue  Grass,  Crimson, 
Red.  White.  Alsike,  Burr  and  Alfalfa  or  Lucerne  Clover. 

In  the  Orchard 

Pay  attention  to  Scale  and  other  insects,  and  prepare  land  to  set  out  more  trees 
during  the  winter.    Some  years  when  the  weather  is  favorable  and  the  trees  }g  iTh 
are  in  sap.  orange  trees  may  be  budded  on  sour  stock,  but  not  on  trifoliata. 

Transplant  Strawberry  plants:  the  young  plants  should  be  used  for  that  pur- 
pose, as  old  plants  will  not  take  well.'  Strawberry  plants  must  be  transplanted 
every  year  and  the  ground  renewed.  They  cannot  be  left  for  two  years  in  the 
same  ground. 

In  the  Flower  Garden 

Considerable  work  has  to  be  done  during  this  month.  For  early  blooming 
Hyacinths.  Narcissus,  Jonquilles.  Anemones.  Ranunculus  and  Tulips  may 
be  olanted  from  now  on  in  succession,  during  the  following  months  up  to  the 
end  of  January. 

Sow  all  Winter  and  Spring  blooming  annals  in  shallow  boxes  or  Seed  pans,  to 
lie  transplanted  when  large  enough.  The  following  are  the  principal  varieties  for 
sowin°;;'Pausies,  Daisies.  Sweet  Allyssum.  Candytuft,  Petunias.  Phlox.  Colum- 
bine,Chinese,  Japanese  and  Carnation  Pinks,  in  fact  all  winter  and  spring  bloom 
varieties  may  be  sown  now.    See  Flower  Seed  lists. 

In'sowing  the  flower  seeds,  especially  the  finer  varieties,  do  not  cover  them 
too  deep:  twice  the  thickness  of  the  seed  is  sufficient:  have  your  soil  fine  and 
mellow,  never  allow  the  seed  to  become  too  dry,  but  never  overwater  them. 
One  is  as  bad  as  the  other:  the  little  grains,  of  seed,  especially  while  they  are 
germinating,  are  easily  destroyed,  and,  as  a  common  occurrence,  the  blame 
•will  be  laid  at  the  seedman's  door  when  they  fail  to  come  up. 

Sow  Sweet  Peas,  especially  "The  Belle  Creole." 


41.  18th  Sunday  after  Trinity.  Day  s  Length, 1 1  h.  30m. 


14  S 

"~pV  Acher.  s.  0  5  M. 
jj  ijth. 

tt 

6 

1 

5 

31 

11  3 

15  M 

tt 

6 

1 

5 

30 

11  59 

16  Tu 

dcfd 

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6 

2  5 

29 

morn 

17  W 

Hamel  s.  0.20  M. 

HK 

6 

3 

5 

28 

0  54 

18  ITh 

St.  Luke,  Evangelist 

ff» 

6 

3 

5 

27 

1  49 

19  |Fr 

r* 

6 

4 

5 

26 

2  43 

20  |Sa 

Saturn  sets,  9.2  A. 

rt 

6 

5 

5 

25 

3  32 

42.  19th  Sunday  after  Trinity.  Day's  Length, 11  h.  19m. 


21 

S 

d  in  apogee 

h 

6  5 

5  24   4  24 

22 

M 

Aldebaran  s.  2.29  M. 

h 

6  6 

5  23  5  16 

23 

Tu 

A 

6  7 

5  22  6  10 

24 

W 

Uranus  s.  7.23  A. 

rH 

6  8 

5  2l!rnorn 

25 

Th 

6$U:  C  in  n 

rh 

6  8 

5  20  6  44 

26 

Fr 

dS<L  O^C 

6  9 

5  19  7  31 

27 

Sa 

Neptune  r.  8.28  A.  \a 

6  10 

5  18|  8  22 

43.  20th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Day's  Length,  11h.  7m. 

28 

S 

St.  Simon  and  St .  Jude 

* 

6  10 

5  17   9  17 

29 

M 

5  gr.  elong.  E.  230  44' 

* 

6  11 

5  16  10  16 

30 

Tu 

if"  5  gr-  hel.  lat.  S. 

* 

6  12 

5  15  11  16 

31 

W 

>4[  31st.  Hallcnve" en 

6  1315  14!  sets 

GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


43 


NOVEMBER. 

Moon's  Phases. 

Full  Moon                  ....  6d.  5h.  om.  After. 

Last  Quarter  13d.  8h.  37m.  After. 

New  Moon  22d.  ih.  17m.  Mor. 

First  Quarter  2Qd.  nh.  35m.  Mor. 


D. 

D. 

PHENOMENA,  ETC. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PI. 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

W. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

H.  M. 

1 

Th 

All  Saints'  Day 

6  13 

5  14 

0  19 

2 

Fr 

Venus  rises,  3.4  M. 

A 

6  14 

5  13 

1  23 

3 

Sa 

Algenib  s.  9. 17  A. 

6  15 

5  12 

2  27 

44.  21st  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Day's  Length,  Wh.  56m, 

4 

s 

Polaris  s.  10.27  A. 

6  15 

5  11 

3  35 

5 

M 

C  in  perigee 

6  17 

5  10 

4  43 

6 

Tu 

f^ftk.  oj^virg. 

6  17 

5  10 

5  53 

7 

W 

\*S<1  in  ?J 

6  18 

5  9 

rises 

8 

Th 

Mars  rises,  11.50  A.  A 

6  19 

5  8 

6  50 

9 

Fr 

<5tJJ(I:  $  stationary 

6  20 

5  8 

7  50 

10 

Sa 

Hamel  s.  10.42  A. 

tt 

6  20 

5  7 

8  49 

45.  22d  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Day's  Length.lOh.  46m. 

11 

S 

d  gr.  libration  W. 

tt 

6  21 

5  7 

9  49 

12 

M 

9  in  perihelion 

HE 

6  22 

5  6 

10  46 

13 

Tu 

T) 

HE 

6  23 

5  6 

11  41 

14 

W 

HE 

6  24 

5  5 

morn 

15 

Th 

Algol  s.  11.22  A. 

ft 

6  25 

5  5 

0  35 

16 

Fr 

Aldebaran  s.  0.51  M. 

ft 

6  25 

5  4 

1  28 

17 

Sa 

<[  in  apogee 

h 

6  26 

5  4 

2  19 

Sow  Beets,  Cabbage,  Carrot,  Chervil,  Cress,  Corn  Salad,  Endive, 
Lettuce,  Mustard,  Parsley,  Parsnip,  Peas,  Radish,  Roquette,  Spin- 
ach, Salsify,  Shallots  and  Turnips. 

Plant  late  Peas,  especially  Black  eyed  Marrowfat,  they  stand 
frost  and  produce  well  if  planted  now. 

Sow  Spinach,  red  and  black  Spanish  Radish,  Brunswick  and 
Early  Summer  Cabbage,  in  frames  or  a  sheltered  place  where  they 
can  be  protectet  against  severe  frost.  These  plants  set  out  at  end 
of  January,  make  sure  heads  and  in  time  for  shipping. 

Artichokes  may  be  cleaned,  divided  and  planted  during  this  and  the  follow- 

"^repare  hot-beds  and  frames  for  Cucumbers,  Peppers  and  Egg  ^}a{n^-  . 

Hyacinths,  Tulips,  Lilies  and  other  Bulbroots  are  planted  from  October  to  the 
end  of  January.    See  list  of  Bulbs. 

In  the  Field 

Set  out  Cabbage  and  Cauliflower  plants  and  work  those  transplanted  before.  If 
fertilizer  is  required,  Cotton  Seed  Meal  may  be  applied  in  laying  by. 

Oats  Rve  Wheat,  Barley,  and  the  different  varieties  of  grass  seed  such  as 
Rescue  oyrcharS,  Red  Topflkeadow  Fescue  Tall  Meadow  Oat,  Red,  White,  and 
Crimson  Clover,  Alfalfa  or  Lucerne  and  Alsike  can  still  be  sown  during  this 
month,  either  for  green  food  or  hay. 

In  the  Orchard 

Prepare  ground  for  setting  out  fruit  trees,  and  if  trees  are  dormant,  which  is 
indicatedby  their  shedding  the  leaves,  some  may  be  transplanted.   

Strawberry  plants  can  still  be  set  out;  in  fact,  if  during  the  previous  month 
the  wither  was  not  extremely  favorable,  we  have  to  rely  principally  on  this 
month's  planting. 

In  the  Flower  Garden 

Much  work  has  to  be  done  during  this  month.  Roses  if  checked  by  frost,  can 
be  taken  up  and  potted.  Beds  have  to  be  gotten  ready  for  transplanting.  An- 
nuals should  be  sown  yet  for  late  blooming.  „  , 

Hyacinths,  Tulips,  Narcissus,  Ranunculus,  Anemones  and  other  Bulbs  for 
spring  blooming  should  be  planted  now. 

DECEMBER. 


46.  23d  Sunday  after  Trinity.    Day's  Length.lOh.  36m 


$ina  <5?<r 

Saturn  sets,  7.16  A. 
(3  $  0  inferior 
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6  27 
6  28 
6  29 
6  30 
6  31 
6  31 
6  32 


47. 


Sow  Beets,  Cabbage, 

3  12  Carrots,  Cauliflower, 

4  4  Cucumbers,  Endive, 

4  58  Lettuce,  Mustard, 

5  53  Parsley,  Parsnip, 
sets    Peas,   Potatoes,  Ra- 

6  18  dish,  Roquette,  Spin- 

7  13  ach,  Egg  Plants  and 
these  two  in 


Moon's  Phases. 


Full  Moon   6d.    4h.  38m.  Mor. 

Last  Quarter  13d.    4h.  42m.  After. 

New  Moon  2id.    6h.     im.  After. 


24th  Sunday  after  Trinity.  Day's  Length,  Wh.  28m.    PePPe r* 

hot  beds. 

PEAS.- 

c  r  o  p  of 


Uranus  sets,  5.25  A. 
([  gr.  libration  E. 
Capella  s.  0.46  M. 
Neptune  rises,  6.19  A. 
2Qth.     §  stat. 
St.  Andrezv 


6  33 
6  34 
6  35 
6  36 
6  36 
6  37 


8  11     PEAS.— A  general 

9  11  c  rop  of  Blackeyed 

10  13  Morrowfat  should  be 

11  I5  planted,  and  near  the 
mom  end  of  the  month  a 

0  I7  first  planting  of  Extra 


First  (, 

D. 

D. 

M. 

Sun 

Sun 

Moon 

of 

of 

PHENOMENA.  ETC, 

PI. 

rises. 

sets. 

sets. 

M. 

W. 

c. 

H.M. 

H.M. 

H.  M 

1 

Sa 

Algenib  s.  7.26  A. 

<•< 

6  38 

5  0 

1  20 

48. 

7 st  Sunday  in  Advent. 

Day's  Length,  Wh.  21m. 

2 

s 

Venus  rises,  3.56  M. 

6  39 

5  0 

2  25 

3 

M 

$  gr.  hel.  lat.  N. 

** 

6  40 

5  0 

3  32 

4 

Tu 

?  gr.  hel.  lat.  N. 

6  41 

5  0 

4  39 

5 

W 

G  in  Q  A 

£3 

6  41 

5  0 

5  46 

6 

Th 

/^*\bth.  St.  Nicholas 

£5 

6  42 

5  1 

rises 

7 

Fr 

tt 

6  43 

5  1 

6  30 

8 

Sa 

Achernar  s.  8.25  A. 

tt 

6  44 

5  1 

7  31 

49.  2d  Sunday  in  Advent. 


Day's  Length.lOh.  17m. 


9 

S 

C  gr.  libration  W. 

tt 

6  44 

5 

1 

8  31 

10 

M 

Mars  rises,  10.47  A. 

HE 

6  45 

5 

1 

9  28 

11 

Tu 

Hamel  s.  8.40  A. 

HE 

6  46 

5 

1 

10  24 

12 

W 

6c?  a 

ft 

6  46 

5 

1 

11  19 

13 

Th 

£V  13th. 

ft 

6  47 

5 

2 

morn 

14 

Fr 

h 

6  48 

5 

2 

0  11 

15 

Sa 

d  in  apogee 

if 

6  48 

5 

2 

1  3 

60.  3d  Sunday  in  Advent. 


Day's  Length.lOh.  14m. 


Early  Peas  can  be  risked. 

CABBAGE.— Late  Flat  Dutch,  Succession  and  Brunswick,  in 
frames,  to  protect  during  cold  weather. 

CUCUMBERS,  Peppers  and  Egg  Plants  in  hot-beds.  Together 
with  one  hill  of  Cucumbers  under  each  sash,  fill  out  the  space 
with  Passion  Lettuce,  and  remove  as  the  Cucumbers  demand 
more  space. 

Also  sow  in  frames  Early  Paris,  Snowball  and  Early  Erfurt 
Cauliflower. 

Transplant  Creole  and  Bermuda  Onions. 

Watch  your  hot-beds  on  sunny  days,  give  plenty  of  air,  but  do 
it  gradually  as  the  temperature  rises;  cover  at  2  p.  m. 

In  the  Field 

Sow  yet,  if  not  done  during  the  previous  mouth,  Alfalfa,  Red, 
White  and  Crimson  Clover,  Orchard  Grass,  Red  Top,  Kentucky 
Blue,  Rye,  Barley,  Wheat  and  Rust  proof  Oats  for  stock  food;  al- 
though it  is  late,  under  favorable  conditions  it  will  do  well  yet. 

In  the  Orchard 

Set  out  fruit  trees  of  all  kinds,  prune,  work  and  fertilize  those  al- 
ready established  and  attend  to  all  necessaries  to  be  done.  Sow 
Pecans  to  grow  trees  from.    Plant  Shade  Trees. 

In  the  Flower  Garden 

Not  a  great  deal  can  be  done  this  month.  Roses  may  be  trimmed 
and  set  out  if  the  weather  permits.  Plant  Hyacinths  and  other 
spring  blooming  bulbs  for  late  blooming. 

Sow  flower  seeds  yet  in  a  cold  frame,  and  pay  attention  to  all   52.  Sunday  after  Christmas.    Day's  Length,  Wh.  15m. 
necessary  work.    Do  not  neglect  plants  in  frames  out  of  doors, 
give  plenty  of  air  when  the  weather  permits  and  cover  well  during 
cold  nights.    Make  another  sowing  of  Sweet  Peas. 


16 

S 

Aldebaran  s.  10.49  A. 

6  49:5  3 

1  55 

17 

M 

Jupiter  rises,  6.48  M. 

rH 

6  50 

5  3 

2  49 

18 

Tu 

rH 

6  50 

5  3 

3  44 

19 

W 

St£J0:  C  in  Q 

6  51 

5  4 

4  39 

20 

Th 

vK 

6  51 

5  4 

5  32 

21 

Fr 

vK 

6  52 

5  5 

6  25 

22 

Sa 

ft 

6  52 

5  5 

sets 

5 1.  4th  Sunday  in  Advent. 


Day's  Length,  Wh.  14m. 


23 

S 

Saturn  sets,  5.19  A. 

ft 

6  52 

5 

6 

7 

3 

24 

M 

Uranus  rises,  5.42  M. 

«x 

6  53 

5 

6 

8 

5 

25 

Tu 

Christmas  Day 

6  54 

5 

7 

9 

8 

26 

W 

$  in  l").    St.  Stephen 

6  54 

5 

7 

10 

11 

27 

Th 

St.  John,  Evangelist 

& 
<•< 

6  54 

5 

8 

11 

13 

28 

Fr 

6  55 

5 

9 

morn 

29 

Sa 

^^28th.  Innocents 

6  55 

5 

9 

0 

17 

30 

S 

(J  $  % :  d  in  perigee 

6  55 

5  10 

1  21 

31 

M 

Neptune  sets,  6.16  M. 

*e 

6  56 

5  11 

2  26 

44 


C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


Grasses  and  Forage  Plants. 


Farming  must  of  necessity  go  hand  in  hand  with  stock 
raising,  and  in  order  to  be  successful  our  farmers  must 
pay  more  attention  to  Forage  Plants,  and  not  rely  too 
much  on  our  native  Grasses.  It  is  true  our  prairies 
and  meadows  show  almost  the  entire  year  a  luxuri- 
ant growth  of  grasses  and  weeds,  some  of  which  are 
valuable,  while  the  greater  portion  is  valueless,  as  it 
does  not  always  afford  sufficient  nourishing  stock 
food,  and  is  entirely  unfit  for  hay. 

In  Winter  time,  when  the  few  good  varieties  have 
become  hard  and  tough,  it  is  impossible  for  stock  to 
find  any  good  digestible  food,  and  it  is,  therefore  to 
the  farmer's  interest  to  provide  good  winter  pastur- 
age. 

Often  the  question  is  asked  what  kind  of  Grass  Seed 
is  the  best  and  most  suitable  for  this  latitude. 

For  pasturing,  experience  has  taught  us  that  none 
of  the  Northern  and  Western  varieties  will  form 
a  permanent  sod,  and  that  none  but  the  Bermuda  and 
our  native  grasses  will  stand  the  hot  rays  of  our  sum- 
mer sun. 

Barley,  Rye,  Wheat,  Oats,  Rescue,  Orchard,  Red 
Top,  Kentucky  Blue  and  Fescue  Grass  make  excellent 
winter  Pasturage  in  our  climate,  but  will  die  out  at 
the  approach  of  warm  weather. 


Of  late  years  the  Lespedeza  Striata,  or  Japan  Clo- 
ver has  been  largely  sown  here  and  has  given  entire 
satisfaction  in  poor  and  sandy  soil,  also  the  Burr  Clo- 
ver, but  we  doubt  wether  our  rich  and  heavy  alluvial 
soil  would  suit  them. 

Perhaps  the  best  and  certainly  the  only  grass  for  per- 
manent pasturage  would  be  the  Bermuda,  as  it  is  very 
good  for  hay.  But  it  grows  rather  short,  unless  land  is 
fertile,  in  our  climate,  where  our  summers  are  long 
and  hot,  and  other  varieties,  with  the  exception  of 
our  native  grasses  and  obnoxious  weeds,  are  scarce. 
Bermuda  is  of  great  value,  especially  as  it  stands 
drought  as  well  as  wet  weather,  and  our  coldest  win- 
ters as  well  as  the  summer  heat. 

In  regard  to  sowing  and  covering  Grass  Seed,  we 
would  say  that  a  harrow  is  not  the  proper  implement 
to  do  this  with.  Grass  and  Clover  Seeds  are  small 
and  fine  seeds,  especially  some  varieties,  as  for  in- 
stance Timothy,  and  have  no  chance  to  come  up  if 
buried  deeper  than  a  quarter  or  half  an  inch  in  fine 
soil  and  even  less  in  our  heavy  alluvial. 


RYE,  OATS,  WHEAT  AND  BARLEY 

Are  largely  planted  for  winter  pasturage  in  our  Southern  States.  Their  great  value  for  winter  pasturage  can- 
not be  too'  highly  recommended:  they  come  in,  if  sown  at  the  proper  time,  when  our  native  grasses  begin  to 
dry  up  and  green  stock  food  becomes  scarce.  All  should  be  sown  from  the  middle  of  September,  in  succession, 
up  to  the  beginning  of  December,  at  the  rate  of  about  one  and  one-half  bushels  to  the  acre  on  well-prepared 
land,  and  covered  immediately  after  sowing  to  prevent  the  sparrows  from  picking  them  up.  Of  Barley,  two 
and  one-half  to  three  bushels  should  be  sown  per  acre.  Oats,  if  it  is  allowed  to  grow  until  the  heads  are 
formed  and  begin  to  turn  yellow,  dried  and  tied  up  into  bundles,  will  make  an  excellent  winter  food  for 
working  horses,  milk  cows  and  pigs. 

WINTER  TURF  OATS. 

A  new  variety  has  been  tried  here  and 
given  entire  satisfaction.  It  is  entirely  rust- 
proof, will  make  good  pasture.  Sown  as 
late  as  the  middle  of  January.   Per  bushel, 

75C 

RED  CLOVE R—  Trifolium  Pra- 
tens. 

This  excellent  variety  of  Clover  should  be 
sown  either  during  the  fall  or  early  in  the 
spring,  but  fall  planting  is  preferable,  as  it 
will  do  much  better  than  spring  sown.  Six 
to  eight  pounds  of  seed  is  the  necessary 
quantity  to  sow  an  acre.  Per  lb.  15c:  £ 
bushel  $3.00;  bushel  $5.50.  By  mail  add  10c. 
per  lb. 

WHITE  DUTCH  CLOVER 

Trifolium  Repens. 

A  good  pasture  plant,  and  also  excellent 
for  apiarists,  as  it  abounds  in  honey  and  is 
much  sought  after  by  honey  bees.  If  fed  too 
much  to  horses,  it  is  very  apt  to  cause  them 
to  slobber.  It  should  be  planted  in  the  fall, 
at  the  rate  of  from  six  to  eight  pounds  to  the 
acre.  It  makes  a  good  hog  pasture.  Per  lb. 
25c;  10  lbs.S1.75rJ  bushel  $3.00.  If  by  mail 
add  ioc.  per  lb. 

ALFALFA— French  Lucerne  or  Chili  Clever— Medi_ 

cago  Sativa. 

An  excellent  forage  plant,  it  requires  a  deep  and  dry  soil.  "When 
Alfalfa  has  once  taken  hold  in  the  ground  it  will  last  from  ten  to 
fifteen  years,  and  it  is  even  said  that  in  some  places  where  the  soil 
is  deep  and  not  very  wet  it  has  been  known  to  grow  over  thirty 
years,  without  showing  any  signs  of  decay.  Sow  twenty  pounds 
per  acre  broadcast,  and  not  later  than  December,  as  the  young  Alfalfa  or  Lucerne  Clover, 

plants,  if  sown  in  January  or  even  later,  will  not  make  sufficient  of  roots  to  stand  our  hot  and  dry  summers. 
Per  lb.  15c.      Bushel  price  on  application.    If  by  mail  add  10c.  per  lb. 

BURR  CLOVER— Medicago  Maculata. 
A  variety  brought  from  Chili  to  California,  and  thence  to  the  States,  under  the  name  of  California  Clover. 
It  is  often  taken  for  Lucerne,  to  which  it  bears  some  resemblance,  but  this  name  is  improperly  applied.  The 
Burr  Clover  has  only  two  or  three  yellow  blossoms  in  each  cluster,  while  the  Lucerne  has  many  blue  flowers 
in  an  elongated  head.  It  furnishes  good  grazing  from  February  till  April  or  May,  and  is  also  suitable  for  hay. 
As  there  is  no  way  of  removing  the  seeds  from  the  pods  of  Spotted  Medick,  it  is  necessary  to  sow  the  burrs 
like  pods,  about  one-half  bushel  per  acre.  The  sowing  should  be  done  early  in  the  fall,  so  the  pods  may 
have  time  to  rot  and  release  the  seed.  Cover  very  lightly.  Measured  per  quart  ioc.  bu.  $2.00  By  mail  add. 
ioc.  per  qt. 


Red  Clover. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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Crimson  Clover. 


CRIMSON  CLOVER. —  Trifolium  Incarnatum. 

Crimson  Clover,  an  annual  variety,  which  is  a  native  of  a  warm  cli- 
mate, has  not  been  grown  here  as  extensively  as  it  deserves  to  be.  It 
has  been  highly  praised  as  a  forage  plant,  and  to  be  equally  as  good  for 
pasturage  as  for  mowing,  and  to  do  better  in  poor,  worn-out  soil  than 
any  other  variety.  My  experience,  though,  has  taught  me  that  in  poor, 
sandy  soil  it  will  not  thrive. 

As  a  forage  plant  it  may  be  mowed  twice  and  then  ploughed  under, 
thereby  acting  as  a  fertilizer  and  renovating  the  exhausted  soil. 

In  the  Southern  States,  Crimson  Clover  should  be  sown  in  the  months 
of  October  and  November.  However,  it  may  be  sown  with  good  results 
as  late  as  January  or  February,  and  will  produce  a  fine  crop.  The  de- 
mand for  this  variety  of  Clover  has  increased  considerably  the  past  few 
years.  From  twelve  to  twenty  pounds  should  be  sown  per  acre.  Price, 
i  lb.  ioc.    If  by  mail  add  ioc.  per  lb. 

JAPAN  CLOVER— Lespedeza  Striata. 


Ever  since  its  introduction,  this  valuable  forage 
plant  has  been  steadily  growing  in  demand.  It  com- 
menced its  westward  invasion  simultaneously  extend- 
ing its  conquests  Northward  and  Southward,  firmly 
holding  all  conquered  territory,  until  at  the  present 
date  it  has  invaded  almost  the  entire  of  the  Southern 
and  Middle  States.  From  the  Atlantic  seacoast, 
across  the  Mississippi  river,  into  the  interior  of 
Texas  it  has  spread,  and  it  is  but  a  question  of  time 
when  it  may  be  found  over  the  entire  Southern  terri- 
tory. 

Lespedeza  will  grow  almost  on  any  soil  from  the 
poorest  sand,  in  which  it  retains  its  dwarfish  habit, 
to  our  rich  alluvial  bottoms,  where  it  attains  a  great 


magnitude;  on  cultivated  as  well  as  on  uncultivated 
soil  it  will  take  hold,  often  even  holding  equal  con- 
test with  our  almost  indestructible  Bermuda  Grass. 

Japan  Clover  has  proven  to  be  one  of  the  most  valu- 
able plants  for  stock  food,  giving  good,  nourishing 
pasturage  from  the  beginning  of  May  until  the  first 
frost  makes  its  appearance,  and  although  cattle  may 
not  take  kindly  to  it  at  first,  but  tasting  it  a  few 
times  they  relish  it  and  become  very  fond  of  it  for 
grazing  and  hay. 

Lespedeza  should  be  sown  not  sooner  than  the  end 
of  February,  and  not  later  than  the  middle  of  March, 
at  the  rate  of  a  measured  half  bushel  to  the  acre. 
Per  lb.  20c;  bushel  $4.00.    By  mail  add  ioc.  per  lb. 


THE  GIANT  BECCARWEED, 


A  valuable  forage  plant  and  a  wonderful  restorer 
of  the  land;  far  more  valuable  as  a  fertilizer  than 
either  Cow  Peas  or  Clover,  and  superior  to  either  for 
forage.  Besides,  when  once  established  in  the  soil, 
'it  comes  up  annually  without  any  further  attention. 
It  interferes  with  no  crop  being  easily  kept  under  cul- 
tivation, and  can  easily  be  eradicated  from  soil  by  two 
years  successive  pasturing.  The  plant  has  deep  feed- 
ing roots,  and  brings  up  from  the  sub-soil  the  dor- 
mant fertilizing  elements.  It  is  astonishing  to  what 
extent  it  enriches  the  land;  poor  soil  which  would 

RED  TOP 

'  It  grows  well  on  hill  tops  and  sides,  in  ditches,  gul- 
lies and  in  marshes,  but  delights  in  moist  bottom 
land.  It  is  not  injured  by  overflows,  though  some- 
what prolonged.  In  marshy  land  it  produces  a  very 
dense,  strong  network  of  roots  capable  of  sustaining 
the  weight  of  men  and  animals  walking  over  it.  It 
furnishes  considerable  grazing  during  warm  "spells" 
in  winter,  and  in  spring  and  summer  an  abundant 
supply  of  nutrition.  It  has  a  tendency,  being  very 
hardy,  to  increase  in  density  of  growth  and  extent  of 
surface,  and  will  continue  indefinitely,  though  easily 
subdued  by  the  plow. 


not  yield  even  eight  bushels  of  corn  per  acre,  yielded, 
after  being  sown  in  Beggarweed  readily  from  twenty 
to  twenty-five  bushels,  with  never  an  ounce  of  fertil- 
izer being  used.  For  forage  it  has  no  equal.  Hogs, 
cows,  horses  and  mules  fatten  on  it  when  nothing  else 
will  bring  them  out.  Old  worn-out  horses  and  mules, 
when  turmed  into  a  Beggarweed  pasture,  will  get  fat 
and  sleek  without  any  attention.  About  5  pounds 
will  plant  an  acre.  Per  lb.  40c.  postpaid;  10  lbs. 
$3.00  by  express. 

CRASS. 

Cut  before  maturing  seeds,  it  makes  a  good  hay  and 
large  quantity.  It  seems  to  grow  taller  in  the  South- 
ern States  than  it  does  North,  and  to  make  more  and 
better  hay  and  grazing. 

Sow  about  two  bushels  (28  lbs.)  per  acre,  if  alone, 
in  September,  October,  February  or  March,  if  with  Tim- 
othy, for  hay,  from  six  to  ten  pounds:  if  with  other 
grasses  for  pasture,  three  to  five  pounds.  It  is  an  ex- 
cellent pasture  grass,  and  will  grow  on  almost  any 
kind  of  soil.  Per  lb.  15c;  bushel  $1.10.  By  mail  add 
ioc.  per  lb. 


KENTUCKY  BLUE  CRASS.-/*™  Pratensis. 


Is  especially  valuable  as  a  winter  and  spring  grass 
for  the  South.  To  secure  the  best  winter  results,  it 
should  be  allowed  a  good  growth  in  early  fall,  so  that 
the  end  of  the  leaves,  being  killed  by  the  frost,  afford 
an  ample  covering  for  the  under  part,  which  continues 
to  grow  all  winter,  and  afford  a  good  bite  whenever 
required  by  sheep,  cattle,  hogs  and  horses.  In  pro- 
longed summer  droughts  it  dries  completely,  so  that,  if 
fired,  it  would  burn  off  clean. 

Blue  Grass  grows  well  on  hill  tops,  or  bottom  land, 
if  not  too  wet  and  too  poor.  It  may  be  sown  any  time 
from  September  to  April,  preferable  perhaps  in  the 
latter  half  of  February  or  early  in  March.  The  sur- 
face of  the  land  should  be  cleaned  of  trash  of  all 
kinds,  smooth,  even;  and  if  recently  plowed  and  har- 


rowed, it  should  be  rolled  also.  The  last  proceeding 
is  for  compacting  the  surface  in  order  to  prevent  the 
seed  from  sinking  to  deep  in  the  ground.  Without 
harrowing  or  brushing  in,  many  of  them  get  in  too 
deep  to  come  up,  even  when  the  surface  of  the  land 
has  had  the  roller  over  it.  The  first  rain  after  seeding 
will  put  them  in  deep  enough,  as  the  seeds  are  very 
minute,  and  the  spears  of  grass  small  as  fine  needles, 
and  therefore  unable  to  get  out  from  under  heavy 
cover.  One  year  here  gives  a  finer  growth  and  show 
than  two  in  Kentucky,  or  any  other  State  so  far 
North.  Sown  alone,  twenty  to  twenty-six  pounds — 
that  is,  two  bushels — should  be  used;  in  mixtures, 
four  to  six  pounds.  Price,  lb.  20c;  bushel  I2.10.  By 
mail  add  ioc.  per  lb. 


TRUCKFARMERS  AND  flERCHANTS  will  find  it  in  their  interest  to  apply  for  special  prices  on  larger 

quantities. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


BERMUDA  CRASS. 


■Cynodon  Dactylon. 


Almost  everybody  living  in  this  section  of  the  coun- 
try knows  this  grass;  it  is  planted  as  a  Lawn  Grass,  ]■ 
and  nothing  will  stand  the  sun  better,  or  will  make  a  ; 
prettier  carpet  when  kept  short,  than  this  grass.    It  is  ! 
also  very  valuable  as  a  pasture  and  hay  grass.  Six 
pounds  will  sow  an  acre.    It  should  be  planted  in  the 
spring,  but  can  also  be  sown  later.    Under  the  most 
lavoraMe  circumstances  it  takes  from  twenty  to  twen- 
tv-five  days  to  sprout;  it  requires  damp  weather  and  j 
hot  sun,  but  when  once  up  it  grows  very  rapidly. 

As  a  pasture  grass,  Bermuda  cannot  be  excelled  by 

ORCHARD  CRASS 


any  other  known  variety.  Not  only  that  it  will  afford, 
during  hot  and  dry  months,  sufficient  of  nourishing 
fodder  for  our  stock,  but  it  will  also  stand  our  most 
severe  Southern  winters,  and  although  dry  and  yel- 
low looking  during  that  time,  contains  more  nutri- 
ment than  other  grass  and  will  keep  stock  in  fine 
condition. 

For  hay  it  is  unequaled  when  grown  on  fertile  soil. 
The  plant,  even  during  the  driest  summer,  has  never 
been  destroyed  by  excessive  grazing.  Lb.  $1.25,  post- 
paid; 5  lbs.  $5.00  by  Express. 

. — Dactylis  Glomerata. 


Orchard  Grass. 


Of  all  the  grasses  this  is  one  of  the  most  widely  diffused,  growing  in  Africa,  Asia 
and  every  other  country  in  Europe,  and  all  our  States.  It  is  more  highly  esteemed 
and  commended  than  any  other  grass,  by  a  large  number  of  farmers  in  most  coun- 
tries— a  most  decided  proof  of  its  great  value  and  wonderful  adaptation  to  many 
soils,  climates  and  treatments.  Yet,  strange  to  say,  though  growing  in  England  for 
many  centuries,  it  was  not  appreciated  in  that  country  till  carried  there  from  Vir- 
ginia in  1764.  Nor  is  this  strange  when  its  many  advantages  and  points  of  excel- 
lence are  considered.  It  will  grow  well  on  any  soil  containing  sufficient  clay  and 
not  holding  too  much  water.  If  the  land  be  too  tenacious,  drainage  will  remedy  the 
soil;  if  worn  out,  a  top  dressing  of  stable  manure  will  give  it  a  good  send-off,  and  it 
will  furnish  several  good  mowings  the  first  year.  It  grows  well  between  29  and  48 
degrees  latitude.  It  may  be  mowed  from  two  to  four  times  a  year,  according  to  the 
latitude,  season  and  treatment;  yielding  from  one  to  three  tons  of  excellent  hay  per 
acre  on  poor  to  medium  land.  In  grazing  and  as  hay,  most  animals  select  it  in  pre- 
ference among  mixtures  in  other  grasses.  In  lower  latitudes  it  furnishes  good  winter 
grazing,  as  well  as  for  spring,  summer  and  fall.  After  grazing,  or  mowing,  few  grasses 
growso  rapidly  (three  to  six  inches  per  week),  and  are  soon  ready  aa:ain  for  tooth  or 
blade.  It  is  easily  cured  and  handled.  It  is  readily  seeded  and  catches  with  certain- 
ty. Its  long,  deeply  penetrating  fibrous  roots  enable  it  to  sustain  itself  and  grow 
vigorously  during  droughts  that  dry  up  other  grasses,  except  tall  Oat  Grass  which 
has  similar  roots  and  characteristics.  The  hay  is  of  high  quality,  and  the  young 
grass  contains  a  larger  percentage  of  nutritive  digestible  matter  than  any  other  grass.  It  thrives  well,  without 
anv  renewal,  on  the  same  ground  for  thirty-five,  nay  forty  years;  how  much  longer  I  am  not  able  to  say.  Lb. 
20c;  bushel  $2.00.    If  by  mail  add  10c.  per  lb. 

ENCLISH  RYE  CRASS.— £0/*"'"  Perenne. 
This  is  the  first  grass  cultivated  in  England  over  two  centuries  ago,  and  at  a  still 
more  remote  period  in  France.  It  was  more  widely  known  and  cultivated 
than  any  other  grass;  became  adapted  to  a  great  variety  of  soils  and  conditions, 
and  a  vast  number  (seventy  or  more)  of  varieties  produced,  some  of  which  were 
greatlv  improved,  while  others  were  inferior  and  became  annuals.  Introduced  into 
the  L'nited  States  in  the  first  quarter  of  the  current  century,  it  has  never  become 
very  popular,  although  shown  by  the  subjoined  analv  sis  of  Way  not  to  be  deficient 
in  nutritive  matter.  In  100  parts  of  the  dried  gras^  cut  in  bloom  were  albuminoids 
11.85,  fatty  matter  3.17,  heat-producing  principh  s  42.24,  wood-fibre  35.20,  ash  7.54. 
The  more  recent  analysis  of  Wolff  and  Knopp,  allowing  for  water,  gives  rather 
more  nutritive  matter  than  this.  It  grows  rapidb  ,  yields  heavy  crops  of  seed, 
makes  good  grazing  and  good  hay.  But,  as  with  all  the  Rye  Grasses,  to  make  good 
hav,  it  must  be  cut  before  passing  the  blossom  sta^e,  as  after  that  it  deteriorates 
rapidly.  The  roots  being  short,  it  does  not  bear  drought  well,  and  exhausts  the 
soil,  dying  out  in  a  few  years.    In  these  respects  it  is  liable  to  the  same  objection 

as  Timothy.    The  stem,  one  to  two  feet  high,  has  four  to  six  purplish  joints  and         English  Rye  Grass, 
as  many  dark  green  leaves;  the  flexious  spiked  panicle  bearing  the  distant  spicklets  one  in  each  bend, 
should  be  sown  in  August  or  September,  at  the  rate  of  twenty-five  or  thirty  pounds,  or  one  bushel  seed' 
acre.    Lb.  10c;  bushel  20  lbs.  $1.50.    If  by  mail  add  iocs,  per  lb. 

GERMAN  MILLET.—  Setaria  Germanica. 


It 
per 


Millet  requires  good,  rich  soil;  in  fact  it  is  folly  to 
sow  it  in  poor  land.  For  forage  it  should  be  cut  when 
in  bloom,  as  then  it  contains  the  most  nourishing 
properties  and  makes  the  best  hay;  but  if  planted  for 
seed  to  be  used  as  stock  food  it  must  be  cut  when  the 
seed  begins  to  turn  yellow,  then  the  stems  are  worth- 
less for  hay.  Millet  is  a  good  forage  plant,  and  makes 
a  very  nutritious  and  sweet  hav,  which  is  much  rel- 
ished by  stock,  and  every  farmer  should  grow  it. 


The  best  time  to  sow  Millet  in  the  South  is  during 
the  month  of  April  and  May.  The  ground  should  be 
well  plowed  and  harrowed  before  sowing  and  the  sur- 
face finely  pulverized.  The  necessarv  quantitv  to  sow 
an  acre  is  three  pecks,  but  in  rich  land  one'  bushel 
may  be  sown  as  otherwise  the  stems  become  too  thick. 
After  sowing,  a  heavy  field  roller,  if  one  is  handy, 
may  be  passed  over  the  ground  and  the  seed  requires 
no  further  covering.  Lb.  roc;  bush  $1.10;  10  bushels 
$10.00.    If  by  mail  add  iocs,  per  lb. 


I  carry  the  best  line  of  SEED  POTATOES.  Write  for  prices  in  large  quantities. 
Plant  EARLY  SPRING  CABBAGE. 

Plant  ROCKY  FORD  and  PAUL  ROSE  CAXTELOUPE. 

THE  SORCHUM  FAMILY. 

As  a  forage  plant  for  early  cutting,  to  be  fed  to  stock,  we  think  that  there  is  nothing  that  will  equal  the 
different  varieties  of  Sorghum.  In  our  rich  alluvial  soil  Sorghum  will  grow  very  luxuriant,  producing  an  im- 
mense amount  of  sweet  and  nutritious  food,  and  will  withstand  our  dry  and' hot  weather  better  than  any- 
thing else. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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SORGHUM  VULCARE 


Under  the  botanical  name  Sorghum  Vulgare,  the 
most  of  the  Sorghum  varieties  cultivated  for  stock 
food  are  known  to  the  botanist  ;  the  different  species 
are  only  hybrids. 

The  best  and  most  suitable  variety  for  our  climate 
is,  undoubtedly,  the  Early  Amber  Sorghum.  It  is 
largely  planted  by  our  planters  here,  and  has  become 
quite  a  favorite  as  stock  food  with  them.  All  who 
have  tried  it  speak  very  highly  of  its  nutritive  and 
fattening  properties  for  hogs  and  other  animals,  and 
of  the  large  yield  of  grain  it  produces. 


Next  to  the  Early  Amber  the  Early  Orange  may  be 
considered  the  best.  In  fact,  the  difference  between 
these  two  varieties  is  so  little  that  it  is  hardly  per- 
ceptible. 

Sorghum  should  be  sown  in  the  spring  as  early  as 
possible,  in  drills,  about  three  feet  apart,  and  three 
to  four  quarts  of  seed  are  the  necessary  quantity  to 
sow  an  acre. 

Amber  Sorghum  price  list:  Lb.  ioc;  peck  50c; 
bushel  $1.10 ;  ten  bushels  $10  00. 

Orange  Sorghum  price :  Same  as  above,  or  by 
mail  add  ioc.  per  lb. 


DHOURO,  OR  EGYPTIAN  CORN 


This  is  a  well  known  cereal.  It  produces  a  large 
quantity  of  seed,  of  which  fowls  and  animals  are 
fond.  Can  also  be  sown  broadcast  for  soiling,  or  in 
drills  for  fodder  and  seed.  If  sown  in  drills,  one 
peck  of  seed  per  acre  is  ample.  If  sown  broadcast, 
one  bushel  per  acre.  For  grain,  the  stalks  shouid 
not  be  nearer  than  10  inches  in  the  drill  ;  but  if  to  be 


cut  repsatedly  for  soiling,  it  is  belter  to  sow  quite 
thickly  in  the  hills.  Seed  should  not  be  sown  too 
early,  and  covered  from  one-half  to  one  inch.  If  too 
much  rain  in  the  spring,  the  seed  will  not  come  up 
well;  they  require  more  heat  than  the  other  Sorg- 
hums.   Lb.  20c.  postpaid;  bushel  $1.50. 


RURAL  BRANCHING  SORGHUM,  OR  MILD  MAIZE. 


Produces  the  seed  heads  upright  in  a  vertical  po- 
sition, while  the  others  are  drooping.  The  seeds  are 
smaller,  but  will  keep  longer  than  the  other  varieties. 
The  stalk  grows  very  large,  and  produces  a  good  many 
large  leaves.  It  suckers  and  tillers  more  and  more 
the  oftener  it  is  cut.    It  exceeds  greatly  in  yield  of 

KAFFIR  CORN — Sorghum  Kaffrorum. 


green  fodder  any  of  the  familiar  fodder  plants,  ex- 
cept the  "Teosinte."  It  should  be  planted  exclusive- 
ly in  the  drills  four  feet  apart,  eighteen  to  twenty  in- 
ches in  the  drills.  Lb.  20c.  postpaid;  peck  50c; 
bushel  $1.50. 


A  variety  of  Sorghum  non-saccharine,  and  distinctly 
differing  in  habit  of  growth  and  other  characteristics 
from  all  others  of  that  class.  The  plant  is  low,  stalks 
perfectly  erect,  the  foliage  is  wide,  alternating  closely 
on  either  side  of  the  stalks.  It  does  not  stool  from 
the  root,  but  branches  from  tbe  top  joints,  producing 
from  two  to  four  heads  of  grain  from  each  stalk.  The 
heads  are  long,  narrow  and  perfectly  erect,  well  filled 
with  white  grain,  which  at  maturity  is  slightly  flecked 
with  red  or  reddish  brown  spots.  Weight,  sixty  pounds 
per  bushel. 

The  average  height  of  growth  on  good  strong  lands 
is  five  and  one-half  to  six  feet;  on  thin  land,  four  and 
onefhalf  to  five  feet.  The  stalk  is  stout,  never  blown 
about  by  winds,  never  tangles,  and  is  always  manage- 
able and  easily  handled.  A  boy  can  gather  the  grain 
heads  or  the  fodder.  The  seed  heads  grow  from  te 
to  twelve  inches  in  length,  and  product  of  grain  on 


good  land  easily  reaches  fifty  to  sixty  bushels  per 
acre.  It  has  the  quality  common  to  many  Sorghums 
of  resisting  drought. 

The  whole  stalk,  as  well  as  the  blades,  cure  into 
excellent  fodder,  and  in  all  stages  of  its  growth  is 
available  for  green  feed;  cattle,  mules  and  horses  be- 
ing equally  fond  of  it,  and  its  quality  is  not  surpassed 
by  any  other  known  variety.  If  cut  down  to  the 
ground,  two  or  more  shoots  spring  from  the  root,  and 
the  growth  is  thus  maintained  until  checked  by  frost. 

The  Caffir  Corn  may  be  planted  in  the  latter  part  of 
March,  or  early  in  April.  It  bears  earlier  planting 
than  other  Millets  or  Sorghums.  It  should  be  put  in 
rows  not  over  three  feet  apart,  even  on  the  best  land, 
and  it  bears  thicker  planting  than  any  other  variety 
of  Sorghum.  It  should  be  massed  in  the  drill  on  good 
land,  for  either  green  or  forage  purposes.  Lb.  20c. 
postpaid;  peck  50c;  bushel  $1.50. 


VELVET  BEAN 


has  the  same  habit  of  growth  as  the  Cow  Pea.  It  has 
no  equal  as  a  nitrogen  gatherer  and  weed  destroyer. 
The  vines  make  a  vigorous  growth  and  very  dense 
foliage,  which  are  of  velvety  green  color  from  early 
spring  until  frost,  and  are  constantly  shedding  leaves, 
which  are  a  valuable  fertilizer.  The  tubercles  on  its 
roots  are  the  largest  of  any  which  have  come  to  our 
observation.  Coral-like  clusters  have  been  collected 
that  make  a  mass,  from  one  single  growth,  almost  as 
large  as  a  hen's  egg.    For  hay  they  are  more  than 


equal  to  the  Cow  Pea,  as  will  be  seen  from  the  fol- 
lowing chemical  analysis,  as  compared  with  the  Cow 
Pea:  One-fourth  as  much  ash,  one-half  times  as 
much  protein,  three  times  as  much  fat,  one-third  as 
much  fibre,  and  one  and  one-third  times  as  much 
nitrogen.    They  yield  a  heavy  crop  of  Beans. 

Sow  in  drills  five  feet  apart  and  six  to  eight  inches 
in  the  row.  One  peck  will  sow  an  acre.  Price,  per 
lb.  20c,  postpaid;  half  peck  35c,  peck  50c,  bushel 
$1.50.    Price  on  larger  quantities  upon  application. 


BROOM  CORN. 

Can  be  planted  the  same  as  Corn;  put  the  hills  close  together  in  the  row.    Six  quarts  will  plant  an  acre. 

Lb.  ioc;  bu.  $1.75.    If  by  mail  add  ioc  per  lb. 

ROOTS  FOR  STOCK  FOOD. 


It  is  aslonishing  that  our  planters  have  paid.so  little  attention 
to  the  growing  of  winter  food  for  their  stock.  It  is  true,  during 
the  entire  winter,  more  or  less  food  for  stock  may  be  found  out  of 
doors,  but  if  we  consider  that  nothing  is  gained  by  half  feeding 
stock  during  winter,  we  must  come  to  the  conclusion  that  it 
would  pav  to  stable  and  feed  it  at  night. 

I,et  us  look  upon  this  thing  in  the  right  way.  We  would  first 
gain  in  this  manner  in  the  spring,  whatever  stock  we  would 
want  to  dispose  of  would  be  in  splendid  condition,  would  bring 
a  good  price,  and  would  not  be  half-starved,  as  is  generally  their 
condition.  We  would  also  gain  in  another  way:  the  very  article 
which  is  so  often  needed,  we  mean  stable  manure,  is  lost  to  us 
if  our  stock  is  allowed  to  wander  at  largre  in  search  of  food, 
Cows  and  horses  also  will  often  travel  a  considerable  distance  in 
search  of  shelter  and  food,  which  they  generally  find  in  cane 
breaks,  or  the  woods  near  by.  How  many  heads  are  annually 
lost  either  by  neglect  or  starvation,  or  killed  by  railroads  and 


otherwise!  All  this  could  be  avoided  if  we  feed  and  stable  our 
stock  during  the  winter.  A  few  acres  of  land  planted  in  Mangel 
Wurzels  or  Sugar  beets  would  give  us  in  connection  with  hay 
grown  on  our  farms  sufficient  stock  food  for  the  entire  winter. 

If  sown  in  September  in  drills'  thinned  out  to  a  proper  stand, 
those  pulled  ont  maybe  transplanted,  and  if  cultivated  like 
Blood  Beets,  both  will  grow  to  a  large  size;  the  lower  leaves 
may  be  taken  off  from  time  to  time,  and  are  an  excellent  green 
food  for  stock.  When  severe  cold  weather  sets  in,  and  there 
should  be  danger  of  the  Beets  freeziug,  which  by  the  way  hap- 
pens very  seldom,  they  may  be  taken  up  and  brought  under 
shelter. 

BESIDES  MANGEL  WURZEL  HND  SUGAR 
BEETS,  LONG  ORANGE  and  other  long  varieties  of  Car- 
rots are  excellent  for  stock. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA.. 


CAS5ABANANA— (Secana  Odorlfera) 

This  wonderful  fruit  is  produced  on  a  vine  of  very 
rapid  growth;  an  annual  belonging  to  the  melon  fami- 
ly, that  will  climb  to  the  top  of  a  tall  tree  and  all 
over  it  in  one  season.  Planted  close  to  a  building,  its 
tendrils  will  catch  on  with  a  remarkable  tenacity, 
and  climb  to  the  top  of  a  three-story-  building.  The 
fruits  are  the  size  and  shape  of  a  Bologna  Sausage, 
twelve  to  eighteen  inches  long,  and  three  to  four 
inches  in  diameter,  and  of  a  bright  scarlet  color 
when  ripe,  and  have  the  strong  fragrance  of  the  Pine 
Apple,  indeed,  so  strong  is  the  aroma  that  it  will  scent 
a  large  room  with  its  delightful  odor.  The  seed  should 
be  started  in  pots  indoors  early  in  March,  and  trans- 
planted in  open  ground  when  danger  of  frost  is  over. 
Price  of  seed  25  cents  per  pkt. 

DWARF  CASSABANANA. 

Different  from  the  above,  producing  a  fruit  the  size 
of  a  large  banana,  longtitudinally  ribbed  like  the 
okra,  and  is  called  by  some  the  running  or  vine  okra. 
They  are  used  while  green  and  tender,  same  as  squash, 
and  they  are  very  fine;  when  ripe  they  smell  like  the 
true  banana;  they  make  a  fine  preserve.  This  fruit  grows 
on  a  climbing  vine,  but  does  not  grow  so  tall  and 
rank  as  the  Cassabanana,  and  its  fruits  ripen  much 
earlier.    Per  pkt.  25  cents;  5  pkts.  for  $1.00. 

IMPROVED  COTTON  SEED. 

It  pays  to  plant  good  seeds.  If  you  have  not  grown 
any  specially  selected  seed  it  will  pay  you  to 
make  a  change  and  plant  some  of  the  following  good 
varieties  of  Cotton  Seed,  carefully  grown  specially 
for  our  trade. 

King's  (an  excellent  sort)$i.ooper  bushel  of  30  Pounds 

Petit  Oulf  75      „         ,,30  „ 

Peterkin   1.00  ,,30 

Bancroft's  Herlong          1.00  ,,  30 

Allen,  long  staple   1.00      ,,  ,,30 

Peerless   1.00  ,,30  „ 

Sea  Island   2.50  ,,  40  ,, 

Jackson  African  Rimbless- •  2.50      „        ,,32  „ 

Fancy  Seed  Rice  of  all  varieties;  write  for 

prices. 

EXTRA  CLEANED  BIRD  SEED. 

I  make  a  specialty  to  put  up  choice  re-cleaned  bird 
seed  in  cartoons  holding  one  pound.  These  cartoons 
contain  a  mixture  of  Sicily  Canary,  Hemp,  German 
Rape  and  German  Millet,  all  recleaned,  and  of  best 
quality. 

flocking  Bird  Food,  in  cans,  30  cents  per  pound. 
Red  Bird  Food,  20  cents  per  pound. 
Cuttle  Fish  Bone,  two  pieces  5  cents,  or  50  cents 
per  pound. 

Silver  Gravel,  for  birds,  small  packet,  5  cents; 
large  size,  10  cents. 

Have  also  plain  Canary  put  up  in  the  same  way, 
one  pound  cartoons;  this  is  of  the  very  best  quality, 
and  also  re-cleaned.  Price,  10  cents  per  cartoon; 
three  cartoons,  25  cents.  If  by  mail  add  10  cents  per  lb. 

Have  also  the  above,  as  well  as  Hemp,  Rape  and 
Millet. 

WILD  RICE. 

For  sowing  in  ponds  of  shallow  water  and  marshes.  Fine  for 
fish  pond;  ducks  love  the  grain,  and  stock  the  hay.  Price,  30 
cents  per  pound,  postpaid. 

SPANISH  PEANUTS. 

An  early  and  very  prolific  variety,  which  grows  erect  and  does 
not  spread  on  the  ground  like  other  kinds.  Can  be  cultivated 
entirely  with  a  plow,  and  are  easily  gathered,  as  all  the  peas 
hang  close  to  the  roots.  The  stems,  when  harvested,  make  a 
good  hay.  The  fruit  is  smaller  than  the  Virginia  or  Tennessee, 
but  the  plants  3-ield  heavier.  A  very  good  feed  for  fattening 
hogs.  Price,  per'pound  20c;  postpaid;  per  peck,  50c;  per  bushel 
$1.75;  twenty-four  lbs.  to  the  bushel. 

White  Virginia  Peanuts. — Per  pound  20  cents,  postpaid;  per 
peck  50c;  per  bushel  Si. 75;  twenty-four  pounds  to  the  bushel. 

Red  Tennessee. — Price  same  as  Virginia. 

RAFFIA. 

Nothing  equal  to  Raffa  for  tying  vegetables  in  bunches  for 
market,  also  used  for  wrapping  in  budding  trees.  Price,  per  pound 
25  cents;  10  pounds  $2.00.   If  by  mail  add  16c.  per  lb. 


LARGE  RUSSIAN  SUNFLOWER. 

A  well-known  plant  with  showy  yellow  flowers,  which  are  very 
attractive  for  the  size  and  color.  The  seeds,  which  it  bears  in 
profusion  are  when  ripe,  valuable  as  a  feed  for  poultry,  which 
they  relish  and  grow  fleshy  upon  when  fed  with  it.  It  is  claimed 
to  be  an  absorbant  of  miasma  and  malaria  in  damp  and  swampy 
regions,  thereby  preventing  fevers.  Price,  per  pound  20c  post- 
paid; ten-pound  lots  60  cents  by  Express. 

CHUFAS. 

This  nut  is  splendid  for  fattening  hogs;  it  has  a  fine  flavor 
The  nut  sends  up  a  single  spire  so  much  like  Coco,  it  might  de- 
ceive even  an  experienced  eye  at  first  appearance.  Around  this 
spire  a  multitude  of  others  form  rapidly.  At  the  food  of  each 
spire  is  a  nut,  never  more  than  two  inches  in  the  ground.  When 
harvesting  the  crop,  you  have  only  to  gather  all  the  spires  and 
give  a  slight  pull,  which  will  bring  the  entire  cluster  up  with 
nine-tenths  of  the  nuts.  Unlike  the  Coco,  the  Chufa  will  die  out 
m  two  or  three  years  if  neglected  or  allowed  to  be  choked  with 
grass  or  weeds.  Price  25  cents  per  pound;  postpaid;  $1.00  per 
peck;  $3.75  per  bushel. 

GRAFTING  WAX. 

Best  quality  (Uon  brand),  pound  4octs;  one- fourth  pound  is 
cents.   By  mail  add  16c.  per  lb. 

LIST  AND  PRICE  OF  VEGETABLE  PLANTS. 

Artichoke  Plants— Crop  a  failure. 

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Cabbage  Plants  J.]'.'.'.'.  \\        .5'  "  5.™ 

Fgg-Plants   /jo'-  '  4 

Pepper  Plants   100' 

Tomato  Plants   jj       [75l  **  6  50 

SECHIUn  EDULE. 

Sechium  Edule,  or  Vegetable  Pear,  or  Mirliton,  a  rapid- 
growing  vine,  with  grape- like  leaves,  of  which  the  fruit  is  edible; 
there  are  two  varieties— white  and  green.  It  has  only  one  seed, 
and  the  whole  fruit  has  to  be  planted.  Price,  15  cents  each- 
postpaid;  $1.00  per  dozen  by  Express. 

MUSHROOM  SPAWN. 

Culture,— Mushrooms  may  be  grown  in  cellars,  under  benches 
or  greenhouses,  or  in  sheds,  wherever  the  temperature,  of  50  to 
60  degrees  can  be  kept  up  through  the  winter. 

English. — Per  pound,  30c.,  pospaid. 

RHUBARB  ROOTS. 

These  may  be  planted  early  in  spring  or  fall,  setting  the  roots 
three  feet  apart  each  way.  It  requires  but  little  labor  to  plant, 
and  when  once  planted  in  good  rich  soil,  it  will  remain  in  bear- 
ing condition  many  years.  By  express,  each,  10c.;  dozen  75c. 
one  hundred  $4.00.    By  mail,  each,  15c;  dozen  $1.00. 

WILBUR'S  POULTRY  FOOD. 


This  egg-producer  is  too  well 
known  to  make  any  comment  on 
same;  it  makes  larger  towls, 
quickens  the  growth  of  young 
chicks,  and  prevents  and  cures 
all  poultry  diseases.  The  manu- 
facturer claims  it  to  be  a  sure 
cure  for  chicken  Cholera,  Roups, 
Gapes  and  all  diseases  that 
poultry  are  subjects  to.  Price, 
per  packet,  25  cents  by  Express, 


HAI  HA!!  HA!!! 
No  Mites  or  Lice  on  Us— Zucker's  Medicol  Eggs 


the  Wonder  of  the  Age. 


MEDICOL 


We  guarantee,  kill  and 
drive  away  any  Mites,  Lice 
or  auy  other  vermin  that 
may  be  on  the  foul  or  in  the 
nest.  One  egg  placed  in  the 
nest,  the  slight  odor  coming 
^  through  the  shell  will  do 
the  work  completely.  Put 
up  uud  guaranteed  by  the 
Zucker  Manufacturing 
Company.  Price,  10c,  post- 
paid, $1  00  per  dozen  by  ex- 
press. 


For  General  Collection  of 

ROSES 

See  Rose  List. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


FRUIT  TREES. 

Order  Early. — Orders  are  often  sent  in  too  late  to  enable  us  to  fill  them,  or  to  notify  parties  in  time  to  allow 
them  to  get  supplied  elsewhere.  We  therefore  solicit  early  orders,  which  are  filed  as  received,  and  filled  in 
rotation.  Usually  we  commence  taking  up  trees  by  the  end  of  November,  and  the  forwarding  season  lasts  un- 
til the  middle  of  March.  Plants  grown  in  pots  can  bs  forwarded  at  almost  any  time  of  'he  year;  Strawberry 
plants  from  October  to  March. 

i  Don't  Wait  Until  Ground  is  Ready. — While  we  desire  to  serve  all  our  friends  as  promptly  as  possible  after 
!  receiving   their  orders,    we   beg  to   say  to   all  who  order  late  that  we  often  have  a  large  unfilled  order  list 
j  which  must  be  filled  first,  that  all  orders  must  take  their  turn,  and  consequently  some  days  may  elapse  before 
they  can  be  reached. 

Substitution. — In  ordering,  state  whether  standard  or  dwarf  trees  are  desired,  and  if  the  age,  or  style,  or 
!  varieties  cannot  be  supplied,  state  whether,  and  to  what  extent,  other  varieties,  size,  etc.,  may  be  substituted. 
We  never  substitute  unless  authorized  to  do  so.  In  case  our  supply  of  any  particular  variety  is  exhausted — ■ 
which  will  happen  in  the  most  extensive  establishments — we  make  it  a  rule  to  return  the  money,  unless  autho- 
rized to  fill  out  the  order  with  other  varieties. 

Shipping  Directions. — Give  plain  and  particular,  directions  for  marking  and  shipping  packages.    When  no 
directions  are  given,  we  shall  use  our  best  judgment  in  forwarding,  but  in  all  cases  the  articles  are  at  the  risk 
\  of  the  purchaser,  after  proper  shipment,  and  if  delay  or  loss  occurs,  the  forwarders  alone  must  be  held  respon- 
|  sible.    Carriers'  receipts  will  be  taken  and  sent  to  our  customers  in  all  possible  cases. 

Freight  Rates  on  Application. — By  express,  the  rates  on  plants  or  shrubbery  is  25  per  cent  less  than  on 
merchandise. 

I  Packing. — Trees  and  plants  for  points  within  the  United  States  packed  with  the  utmcst  care,  so  as  to  insure 
their  safe  carriage  to  great  distances.    Orders  to  the  amount  of  $5  are  packed  free  of  charge.    Cost  of  boxes  or 

'  bales  will  be  charged  on  orders  below  that  amount.  The  charge  is' from  25  to  50  cents,  according  to  size  of 
box  or  bale. 

i  Limit  of  Shipper's  Risk. — We  guarantee  every  tree  or  plant  to  be  in  a  perfectly  healthy  condition  and  fully 
■  graded  to  standard  when  leaving  our  hands,  but  after  delivery  into  the  hands  of  forwarders  all  losses  resulting 
from  delays  in  transit  are  at  the  risk  of  the  purchaser. 

Reserving  Trees. — Orders  for  trees  to  be  reserved  for  weeks  or  months  after  th~  opening  of  the  shipping 
i<  season  must  in  every  instance  be  paid  for  in  full  at  the  time  of  ordering.  We  trust  that  the  necessity  of  this 
i  rule  will  be  obvious  to  all  our  friends, 

i  Club  Orders.—  Many  persons  get  up  club  orders  in  their  communities  and  send  in  to  secure  reduced  rates, 
i  We  will  be  pleased  to  a^  cept  such  orders,  and  will  give, special  rates  on  application. 

I'  No  Trees  Send  by  Mail. — The  labor  and  time  required  to  properly  prepare  trees  for  mailing  during  our  busy 
season,  also  of  frequent  insufficient  remittances  for  postage,  are  inadequately  repaid  by  the  returns,  and  compel 
\  us  to  respectfully  decline  this  class  or  orders. 

I  Errors— While.exercisiug  the  utmost  care  in  filling  orders,  usually  doing  more  than  we  offer,  accidental  er- 
rors will  sometimes  occur  in  the  press  of  business;  prompt  and  satisfactory  correction  will  be  made  when  no- 
tified.   Patrons  are  earnestly  recmested  to  keep  copies  of  their  orders  for  comparison. 

Responsibility — We  desire  to  be  distinctly  understood  that  we  have  no  connection  whatever  with  any  other 
Nursery,  and  that  our  responsibility  for  any  business  transactions  extends  only  to  persons  purchasing  direct 

from  the  Nursery .  We  likewise  disclaim  any  liability  for  failures  arising  from  defective  planting  or  at  im- 
proper seasons,  or  from  subsequent  faulty  treatment  and  cultivation,  and  ere  not  in  any  respect  responsible 
for  any  loss  or  damage  arising  from  any  failure  thereof.  While  we  exercise  the  greatest  care  to  have  all  our 
trees  and  plants  true  to  name,  well  grown,  and  packed  in  the  best  possible  manner,  and  hold  ourselves  in 

1  readiness,  on  proper  proof,  to  replace  all  trees  or  plants  that  may  accidentally  prove  untrue  to  lable,  free  of 
charge,  or  refund  the  amount  paid  therefor,  it  is  mutually  understood  and  agreed  to  between  the  purchaser 
and  ourselves  that  our  guarantee  of  genuineness  shall  in  no  case  make  us  liable  for  any  sum  greater  than  ori- 
ginally received  for  said  trees  or  plants  that  prove  untrue.  Our  reputation  for  upright  dealing,  and  the  uni- 
formly high  standard  of  quality  of  our  products,  is  our  only  guarantee  to  our  customers. 

I  Claims,  if  any,  must  be  made  within  5  days  after  receipt  of  trees,  or  they  will  not  be  entertained. 

I  Replacing  Trees.  Some  persons  so  neglect  or  so  badly  plant  their  trees  as  to  cause  their  loss;  still  they  be- 
lieve that  the  Nurser>man  should  be  responsible,  and  replace  them.  We  desire  to  saj  that  if  our  suggestions 
for  planting,  pruning  and  cultivating  are  followed,  little  or  no  loss  will  result.  But  we  cannot  be  held  re- 
sponsible for  unfavorable  seasons  or  other  causes  beyond  man's  control,  and  the  purchaser  must  take  the  same 
risk  as  we  do  in  that  respect.  We  guarantee  trees  to  be  healthy,  fully  up  to  gr^de,  true  to  name,  and  care- 
fully packed,  but  do  not  insure  their  living  after  having  passed  out  of  our  hands  and  care. 

Freight  and  Express  charges  must  be  paid  by  the  purchaser;. 

General  Information  for  Planters. 

Preparation  of  the  Soil.— The  most  desirable  soil  for  fruit  trees  is  a  rich  loam,  naturally  dry,  or' made  so  by 
drainage.  Before  planting,  prepare  the  land  by  thorough  plowing  and  subsoiling,  first  using  a  2  horse  plow, 
followed  by  a  subsoil  plow.  Lav  off  the  rov\s  at  required  distances,  and  dig  holes  at  least  2  feet  wide  and  2 
feet  deep;  fill  the  holes  by  breaking  in  the  sides,  commencing  at  the  bottom  and  going  upwards.  Use  surface 
soil  in  filling  up,  and  with  this  mix  a  shovelful  or  two  of  cotton-seed  and  stable-manure  compost  well  decom- 
posed, or  bone  meal.    Avoid  the  contact  of  the  roots  with  heating  manures. 

Selection  of  Trees  —For  this  climate,  experience  has  taught  us  that  one  and  two-year-old  trees  of  thrifty 
growth  are  the  most  desirable.  Purchaser  should  bear  in  mind  that  such  trees  can  be  removed  from  the  nur- 
sery with  all  their  roots;  whereas  a  four  or  five-year-old  tree  cannot  be  taken  up  without  cutting  away  a  large 
portion  of  them.  Success  in  transplanting  is  increased  according  as  attention  is  paid  in  selecting  well-rooted 
trees,  instead  of  heavily-branched  ones.    Give  as  many  sound  roots  and  as  little  head  to  a  tree  as  possible. 


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GeNeRKL  INFORMATION  FOR  PLANTERS  (Continued). 


Preparation  of  the  Tree. — Before  planting,  remove  all  broken 
roots.  Cut  back  one-year  peach  or  apple  trees  to  a  naked  stem 
■2^2  or  3  feet  high — leaving  no  side  branches.  Two-year-old  trees 
should  have  their  branches  cut  back  to  half  their  length  or  more, 
the  lower  less  than  those  above,  cutting  in  shorter  as  you  go  up- 
ward, and  leave  the  leader  the  longest.  Plant  as  deep  as  the 
tree  was  standing  in  the  nursery  row,  except  dwarf  pears  and 
cherries,  which  should  be  planted  sufficiently  deep  to  cover  the 
stock  from  2  to  3  inches.  It  is  best  to  allow  the  tree  to  form  its 
liead  in  its  permanent  place,  rather  than  in  the  nursery  row. 

To  insure  the  earliest  crop  of  fruit  after  transplanting,  always 
select  one  or  two-year-old  trees. 

Time  for  Planting. — In  this  climate  vegetation,  although  inac- 
tive in  winter  for  the  formation  of  leaves  and  new  wood,  is  never 
so  as  to  new  roots.  A  tree  transplanted  in  November  or  Decem- 
ber will  by  the  ensuing  spring  have  formed  sufficient  newrootsto 
give  it  a  firm  hold  in  the  ground,  and  will  grow  off  rapidly  when 
active  vegeta'ion  commences.  Plant  as  early  after  the  first  kil- 
ling frost  as  practicable,  and  do  not  delay  it  until  the  spring 
months.  Trees  can  be  transplanted  as  late  here  ;  s  March,  but 
success  is  increased  if  the  planting  has  been  done  in  the  fall  or 
early  winter. 

After=CuIture. — For  Gardens —Keep  the  soil  free  from  grass 
and  weeds,  and  stir  frequently  during  the  summer.  Remove  all 
.suckers  and  branches  which  start  below "  the  head  of  the  tree. 
Mulching  is  advisable  for  trees  planted  late  in  spring. 

For  Orchards. — Sow  cow  peas  broadcast  in  May  or  June,  1  to 
1)4  bushels  per  acre;  or  keep  the  ground  planted  in  cotton,  me- 
lons or  vegetables.  Avoid  corn  and  small  grain  crops.  For  stiff 
soils,  devoid  of  vegetable  matter,  sow  rve,  scarlet  clover  or  bar- 
ley if  so  using  50  bushels  of  crushed  cotton-seed  or  10  to  15 
loads  of  stable  manure  per  acre,  or  if  the  above  fertilizer  cannot 
be  procured,  use  from  500  to  1,000  pounds  of  some  good  commer- 
cial manure,  and  plow  the  green  crop  under  in  April.  If  devoid 
of  lime  or  potash,  supply  the  deficiency  by  a  top-dressing  of 
"bone  meal,  plaster  or  good  commercial  fertilizer. 

To  insure  a  healthy  growth  of  fruit  tree«,  the  land  should  be 
"kept  well  supplied  with  plant-food.  Land  exhausted  by  years 
of  crooping  cannot  return  a  crop  of  fruit  unless  the  trees  are 
well  cultivated  and  regularly  fertilized.  Whenever  stable  manure 
is  obtainable,  use  it  liberally. 

Care  of  Trees  on  Arrival. —If  not  ready  to  plant  on  arrival,  un- 
pack without  exposing  the  roots  to  cold  or  air,  prune  and 
"heel-in  by  carefully  covering  the  roots  with  earth,  and  give  a 
copious  watering.  Trees  thus  treated  remain  in  the  trenches 
until  ready  for  their  permanent  places  in  the  orchard.  If  frozen 
when  received,  put  trees  and  packing  material  in  well-drained 
ground,  or  place  in  a  cool  cellar  until  thawed,  without  exposing 
to  cold  or  light. 

Ku^ibsr  of  Trees  or  Plants  on  an  Acre  at  given  Distance  apart. 


APPLES. 


Distance  apart 
each  way 

foot  

feet  , 


No.  ot 
plants 
. .43.560 
.  .  10,890 
. .  4,840 

•  •  2,729 

•  .  1,742 
..  1,210 
..  888 
..  680 

•  •  537 
••  435 


Distance  apart 

each  way 
12  feet  

14  m   

15  »  

16  ,  

18  ,,   

20    , ,  

25  »   

30  ,  

35   

4o   


No.  of 
plants 

••  325 
222 

••  205 
170 

134 
110 
70 
50 

35 
27 


For  information  on  Flowers,  Roses,  Bulbs,  and  their 
cultivation,  write  to  or  call  on  Mr.  Eichung;  he  is  the  best 
informed  man  on  these  subjects,  and  will  cheerfully  answer  all 
questions. 

For  General  Collection  Roses,  see  Rose  List. 


Bismarck  Apple. 

The  following  varieties    do  well  South, 
even  to  the  Gulf  coast. 
Red  June.— C: i.-p.  high  flavored. 
Red  Astrachan. — Good  size,  beautiful,  juicy, 
fine.    Price  standard,  size,  lour  to  six  feet, 
25c.  each;  ten,  $2.00. 

Bismarck. — A  remarkable  Apple  from  New 
Zealand;  the  most  suitable  Apple  for  hot 
climates  yet  introduced;  tree  very  dwarf 
habit,  and  especially  suited  t">  ornamental 
grounds  and  small  gardens;  bears  at  two 
years  of  age;  fruit  large  brilliant  red,  of 
distinct  and  delicious  flavor;  keeps. well  in- 
to winter;  it  is  proving  an  astonishing  re- 
velation in  Europe  and  America.  Price,  35c. 
each;  ten,  $3.00. 

Summer  Queen. — Large;  yellow,  striped 
and  clouded  with  red;  aromatic,  sugary,  good. 
July.    25c.  each. 


Truckfarmers  and  Merchants 


will  find  it  to  their  interest  to  apply  for 
special  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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oiR^irsrGKKis. 

Satsuma  ©range. 

Budded  on  the  Hardy  Gitrus  Trifoliata 


Showing  Section  ot  a  Satsuma  Orange  (Seedless.) 
This  is  the  only  Orange  that  was 
not  killed  by  the  freeze  of  Febru- 
ary, 1895. 

Fruit  Growing  for  Pr3fit 

In  my  estimation  we  have  in 
the  South  only  three  fruit  trees 
of  real  commercial  value:  Thk 
Orange, Papersh kl \  Pecan  and 
Fig.  The  Orauge  bslt  of  Louisi- 
ana was,  until  lately,  bat  a  nar- 
row strip  on  the  lower  Missis-^ 
sippi,beginningabout  forty  miles 
southeast  of  New  Oi  leans  Since 
it  has  been  proven  that  the  SAT= 
SUMA  ORANGE,  when  budded 
on  the  hardy  Japanese  Trifoliata, 
is  perfectly  hardy  on  the  Gulf 
Coast  and  all  along  the  Southern 
Pacific  Railroad,  the  Orange  belt 
is  being  extended,  and  in  a  few 
years  we  shall  see  Orange  groves 
"in  bearing  where  never  an 
Orange  tree  was  planted  before. 


In  the  Orange  we  have  a  monopoly,  a  fruit  easily  grown, 
easily  harvest-  d.  and  one  for  which  there  is  a  world  market. 
The  Gulf  Coast,  from  New  Orleans  to  Mobile,  should  be  a  con- 
tinuous Orange  Grove,  but  only  the  Satsuma,  budded  on  the 
Trifoliata.  should  be  planted,  exept  in  extreme  southern 
points,  they  are  perfectly  hardy  in  this  section.  The  same 
may  be  said  of  the  Lafourche,  Teche,  and  the  southwestern 
'Parishes  bet  een  New  Orleans  and  Texas,  where  the  Satsuma 
Orange  wi  l  be  of  the  greatest  value.  It  will  bring  a  fortune  to 
Mm  who  will  have  enterprise  enough  to  plant  now,  and  reap 
the  benefit  of  high  prices,  paid  for  early  oranges. 

SATSUHA  is  of  medium  size,  flattened,  deep  orange 
•color,  smooth  th:n  skin,  which  is  easily  detached  from  the  pulp; 
color' of  pulp  dark  orange,  segments  part  very  easily,  fine 
grained,  tender,  sweet  and  delicious;  about  seedless;  tree  is 
thoruless.  dwarfish  and  inclining  branches,  making  a  broad, 
■low-topoed  tree;  often  bears  at  two  years  from  bud;  all  told, 
•it  is  a  wonder  of  its  kind,  especially  suited  to  a  choice  place  on 
!the  lawn:  a  row  in  the  garden,  and,  as  is  being  done,  exten- 
.sivel}'  planted  for  commercial  orchards.  A  Satsuma  enthu- 
siast, at  Hammond,  La.,  has  "caught  on,"  and  started  an  or- 
chard of  a  thousand  trees,  part  of  which  successfullv  passed 
the  freeze  of  .1894  and  1895,  and  this  year  were  loaded  with  fruit; 
the  "Japs"'rated  the  Satsuma  ''the  be?t  of  all,"  and  there  is  no 
doubt  it  is  ranking  ahead  in  this  country  for  ornament  and  a 
money  maker  Of  older  varieties,  the  Mandarin.  Washing- 
ton Naval,  Tangerine  and  Creole  Sweet  are  desirable. 

SATSUMA,  budded  on  the  hardy  Trifoliata,  may  be  planted 
much  closer  together  than  larger  growing  varieties,  say  about 
10  by  12  feet.  High  fertile  land  is  essential  to  successful  orange 
culture,  and  where  the  land  is  low  the  trees  must  be  planted 
•011  ridges  plowed  up  and  well  drained  by  ditches  two  hundred 
feet  apart. 

The  large  size  trees  I  offer  will  begin  to  bear  a  year  after 
planting;  it  is,  however,  advisable  to  allow  no  fruit  to  remain 
on  the  trees  until  they  have  made  a  large  head,  as  fruit  growth 
is  always  at  the  expense  of  the  growth  of  branches.  Plant 
orange  trees  from  November  until  March.  Plant  some  this 
year;  vou  will  regret  not  to  have  done  it  when  you  see  your 
neighbors  orchard  bearing  the  golden  harvest. 
\  Prices:  i — 2  feet,  buds,  40  cts.  each:  dozen.  $3.50;  100,  $30.00. 

2—3    "        "     50  cts.     "         "        5-oo;  100,  35.00 
2—3  feet  branches  75  cts.  each;  dozen  $8. 00;  100,  $60.00 
Larger  2-year-old  branched  trees  $1.00  to  $1.50  each;  $9.00 
to  $15.00  per  dozen. 


Fruiting  Branch  01  a  Satsuma  Orange,  three  years  old. 

Mandarin — Next  to  the  Satsuma  in  hardiness  is  the 
Mandarin,  too  well  known  to  need  description.  Bud- 
ded on  Trifoliata.  1— 2  feet,  each  40c;  dozen  $4.50; 
2 — 3  feet,  each  75c;  dozen,  $8.00.  Iyarge  size,  $1.50 
each. 

Louisiana  Sweet — The  best,  large  sweet  Orange  in 
the  South  ;  not  as  hardy  as  the  above  two  varieties, 
but  if  budded  on  the  Trifoliata,  will  be  safe  in  the 
latitude  of  New  Orleans.  3 — 4  feet,  each  75c;  doz 
$8.00.    4  feet,  each  90c.  to  $1.50. 

Mediterranean  Sweet— A  very  fine,  large  fruit  of 
of  delicious  flavor;  very  juicy.    Price  as  above. 

Parson  Brown — Excellent  Florida  variety;  one  of 
the  best.    Price  as  above. 

Washington  Navel— The  best  of  the  California 
Oranges;  very  popular.  Price  of  above,  2—3  feet,  each 
50c;  doz.  $5.00.  3—4  feet,  75c  each. 
Grape  Fruit,  or  Pomelo,  for  preserves;  fruit  bring- 
ing from  $5.00  to  $7.00  per  box.  2—3  feet,  75c.  each; 
dozen  $6.00. 

Tangerine— Kid-glove  variety,  very  sweet;  a  beauti- 
ful fruit,  dark  orange  color,  style  of  Mandarin.  2—3 
ieet,  50c.  each;  dozen  $5.00.    3— 4  feet,  75c.  each. 
Ruby  and  St.  Michael's  Blood.  3—4  feet,  75c.  each. 


For  General  Collection  of 
ROSES, 

See  Hose  List. 


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ORKNOES  (Continued). 


Kum  =  Quat,  very  small  oval  fruit,  size  of  a  pigeon  egg; 
the  skin  of  this  particular  fruit  is  very  palatable,  more 
so  than  the  pulp  and  juice,  i — 2  feet,' 53c.  each;  dozen 
$5.00.    Extra  size,  75c.  each. 

The  Trifoliata  Orange.  (Citrus  Trifo/iafa.)  This 
is  the  hardiest  of  all  Oranges,  being  adapted  to  our 
cooler  as  well  as  the  warmer  climates.  Its  ieaves  are  a 
beautiful  glossy  green,  of  a  trifoliate  form.  It  has  even 
been  found  hardy  as  far  North  as  Washington,  D.  C. 
It  makes  the  best  hedge  that  neither  rabbits  nor  chick- 
ens can  penetrate.  It  bears  profusely  small  fruit  of  a 
bright  orange-red  color,  which,  however,  is  not  suita- 
ble for  eating.  This  tree,  covered  with  an  abundance 
of  blossoms  in  early  spring  and  summer,  afterwards 
with  small  bright  fruit,  is  a  pleasing  sight;  a  great  ad- 
dition to  the  lawn.  It  is  the  very  best  stock  for  the 
Satsuma  and  other  oranges.  One-year-old,  ten  to 
twelve  inches,  10c.  each;  50c.  doz.,  £2.00  per  hundred; 
$12.00  per  thousand.  Two-years,  very  strong,  £5.00  per 
hundred. 

Citrus  Trifoliata  Seed,  in  the  orange,  the  only  way  to 
preserve  the  seed  during  winter.    Per  lb.  50. 


IkSr^Oceaii  Springs,  Miss.,  has  an 
Orange  Orchard  of  several  thousand 
trees,  nearly  all  Satsnma  budded  on 


m=^m£B^  J     Trifoliata.  There 


is  more  money  m 
in  Pears,  Peaches 
and  Plums  combined.    Try  a  few  trees. 


this  Orange  than 


Kum-Cuat  Orangfe 

Grafted  Papershell  Pecans. 

This  is  undoubt- 
edly a  very  valua- 
ble fruit  tree  lor 
the  Southern 
States.  A  p  e  c  a  n 
tree  once  beaiing 
will  continue  to  do 
so  and  increase  in 
yield  from  year  to 
3-ear,  reaching  an 
old  age  and  resist- 
ing all  attacks  of 
cold,  heat  or 
drought,  to  which 
other  fruit  trees 
succumb  much 
sooner  than  the 
pecan.  Large  soft- 
shelled  nuts  are 
always  in  demand 
at  high  prices,  and 
the  trees  I  offer 
are  the  verv  best 

varieties  in   exist-  Papershell  Pecans,  Th  :  Rome, 

ence.   The  shell  is  very  thin  and  can  be  easilv  broken  between  two  fingers. 

Grafted  trees  of  these  varieties  are  exceedingly  scarce,  and  must  not  be  compare!  with  cheap  stuff  adver- 
tised by  some  as  papershell  pecans,  which  in  many  cases  have  been  found  tobencthiug  but  the  common  small- 
sized  nut. 

A  budded  tree  naturally  reproduces  the  same  large  nut  of  the  parent  tree  from  which  the  bud  was  taken 
and,  the  same  as  a  Peach  tree,  will  bear  much  sooner  when  budded.  Budded  Pecan  trees  bear  five  years  after 
planting. 

Eichling's  Mammoth  EggsheH.    A  very  large  oval  nut,  round  at  both  ends,  the  thinnest  shell  of  all. 
The  Rome.    The  largest  of  all  varieties.    Round  at  one  end  and  pointed  at  the  other. 
Centennial.    The  most  prolific  of  the  three  varieties,  very  long  and  thin  shelled. 

Prices  of  Grafted  Pecan  Trees: 


Branched  Trees  5 — 6  feet  high  and  over,  each, 
3—5       "       "       "       "  • 


10  per  cent,  discount  on  orders  for  50  or 
special  rates  on  lots  of  1000  trees. 


..#2.00 
1.50 
1.50 

more, 


Pecans  for  Seed. — 

Eichling's  Mammoth  Eggshell,  lb   75c 

The  Rome       "    50c 

Centennial      "    50c 


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n.  ,     ,  APRICOTS. 

This  fruit  which  has  been  so  successful  in  California,  has  not  been  planted  extensively. in  the  South.  The 
feante  *e,  a  variety  of  Florida  origin,  is  much  better  adapted  here  than  either  the  older  common  kind  or  the 
Russian  varieties,  all  of  the  leading  sorts  of  which  we  have  tested,  and  is  undoubtedly,  the  best  kind  for  the 
lower  South.    Price  each,  25c;  twelve  for  $2  50.  . 

FIGS. 

^eX.Vt0'ilie  ?at^uma  Oranare  and  Papershell  Pecan,  the  fig  is  the  most  valuable  fruit  tree  in  the  South,  sur- 
passing the  Peach,  Pear  and  Plum  in  this  respect  The  demand  for  Figs  for  canning  purposes  has  never  been 
supplied  and  I  should  advise  planting  Fie  orchards  on  the  Gulf  coast  and  Southern  Pacific  Railroad.  Too  much 
cannot  be  said  of  this  valuable  Southern  fruit,  ripening  continuously  from  June  until  November.  No 
orchard  is  complete  without  it,  nor  is  it  necessary  for  anyone  having  land  in  the  South,  be  it  even  a  small  lot, 
to  be  without  fig's. 


Sugar  or  Celestial  Fig.  Known  to  all  lovers  of 
figs  as  the  best.  The  fruit  is  small  but  very  sweet— 
so  sweet  that  you  can  eat  them  without  peeling,  and 
when  the  weather  is  favorable  they  often  preserve 
themselves  on  the  tree.  20c.  each;  $2.00  doz.;  $15.00 
per  100;  2-years-old,  40c.  each;  $3.00  doz. 

Brown  Turkey.  Medium  size;  color  brown;  fruit 
sweet  and  of  excellent  quality;  tree  very  prolific  and 
hardy.    25c  each. 

White  Adriatic.  A  variety  recently  introduced 
from  South  Italy  by  way  of  California,  where  it  is 
highly  commended.    25c.  each. 


Large  Blue  or  Ischia.  Fruit  very  large,  of  dark  blu- 
ish color  aud  fine  taste.    25c.  each. 

liirtu  du  Japon.  This  notable  variety  imported  from 
Japan  deserves  high  praise  and  general  introduction. 
It  is  of  slow,  compact,  hardy  growth.  Indeed  it  might 
almost  be  called  a  dwarf  fig,  making  little  wood.  Its 
immense  load  of  fruit  is  astonishing,  and  it  is  nearer 
a  perpetual  bearer  than  any  other.  The  round  purple 
figs  are  of  medium  size.  The  flesh  is  white,  but  with 
brown  specks  of  imperfect  seeds  and  cream  tinted 
heart.  This  is  one  of  the  best  varieties  for  the  garden, 
yielding  twice  as  much  fruit  to  a  given  surface  as  any 
of  the  other  varieties.  The  ideal  fig  for  pot  culture 
in  the  North.    Price  rooted  cuttings,  25c.  each. 


PEACHES. 

Do  the  best  on  sand^,  well-drained  soil;  the  trees  do  not  make  so  rank  a  growth,  and  tend  to  fruit;  on 
clay  and  rich  alluvial  soil  you  get  wood  at  expense  of  fruit;  high  cultivation  aud  fertilizing  should  not  be  prac- 
ticed; Georgia, and  Texas  growers  are  pushing  planting  for  early  shipment,  and  there  is  no  good  reason  why 
truck  and  regular  farmers  in  Gulf  regions  should  miss  "the  money  in  it".    Give  attention  to  Peaches. 

Snsed.  The  earliest  Peach  known,  originated  in 
Texas  and  is  very  profitable;  freestone  fruit,  creamy 
white,  with  light  bluish  cheek,  excellent  quality. 

Early  Crawford.  Freestone,  large,  yellow,  with 
red  cheek;  flesh  yellow,  juicy,  rich.    Ripens  July  1. 

Elberta.  Cling,  large,  yellow,  with  red  cheek; 
flesh  yellow,  firm,  juicy,  of  high  quality.  Is  a  grand 
success  in  all  the  South,  very  extensively  planted. 
Ripens  July  5th  to  20th. 

Mamie  Ross.    Ripens  June  15th;  early,  cling,  large, 
white,  with  carmine  cheek;  quality  excellent. 

Alexander.    Ripens  June  5th;  early,  cling,  large, 
high  colored;  flesh  juicy  and  fine  quality. 


Fleitas  St.  John.    Early,  cling. 

Old  Mixon.  Free;  an  old  standby,  large,  yellow, 
red  cheek,  white  flesh,  tender,  rich.    Ripens  July  15th. 

Stump  the  World.  Freestone;  another  standby, 
very  large,  white  with  bright  cheek. 

Wonderful.  Cling,  extra  large,  yellow  with  crim- 
son cheek,  flesh,  light  yellow,  solid  and  fine  texture, 
very  sweet  and  rich,  fruit  keeps  a  long  time,  best  and 
latest  peach  known;  ripens  July  20th  to  25th. 

General  Lee.  Very  large,  skin  creamy  white,  shaded 
red;  flesh  juicy  and  highly  flavored,  quality  best  cling; 
July  5th  to  15th;  a  good  market  variety. 

Price,  20c.  each;  ten  $1.50;  one  hundred,  $12.50. 


NECTARINES. 

Price,  25  cents  each,  $2.00  per  10. 
Require  the  same  culture  as  the  peach.    The  fruit,  having  a  smooth  skin,  is  very  liable  to  attacks  of  the 
curculio,  and  must  be  sprayed  as  soon  as  blossoms  fall,  and  again  every  two  weeks  during  May  and  June. 
[They  ripen  through  July  and  part  of  August. 


PEARS. 


We  must  have  Pears:  "The  Blight 
.put  investigation  as  to  cause  and 
[>and  Pears  are  best. 


like  the  Army  worm,  or  seven-year  locust,  have  their  years  of  havoc, 
remedy  must  soon  master  this  difficulty  of  blight.    The  so-called  "Hybrid" 

Smith.    The  earliest,  richer  than  Le 


Conte,  and  two  weeks  earlier;  the 
best  early  Hybrid  Sand  Pear  yet 
fruited. 

Le  Conte.  Resembles  Bartlett  in 
fruit  and  time  of  ripening. 

Garber.  Not  as  large 
as  Le  Conte;  a  good 
small  variety. 

Kieffer.  Large,  late- 
and  a  great  bearer' 
excellent  for  can- 
ning, and  exten- 
sively planted  lor 
market.  These  make 
a  succession  of  fine 
fruit  from  July  to 
November. 

Bartlett.  Large; 
buttery, melting, rich 
flavor;  very  popular. 
Ripens  end  of  July 
and  during  August. 


Kieffer  Pear 


I,e  Conte  Pear. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


F=>  E  K  R  S — Continued. 

Clapp's  Favorite.    Large;  of  very  good  quality;  showy,  and  becoming  quite  popular.    Ripens  before  the  Bartlett. 
Howell.    Medium;  very  rich  and  juicy;  a  good  bearer,  and  fine  fruit;  tree  an  open  grower.    Beginning  of 
August. 

Price,  standard  size  four  to  six  feet,  25c.  each;  doz.  $2.00;  one-hundred,  $15.00.  Extra  size  branched,  40c 
each;  ten,  $3.00. 

PLUMS. 

The  latest  and  most  valuable  gift  to  the  South,  especially  coastwise  sections,  is  the  Japan  Plum;  European 
sorts,  grown  so  extensively  North,  fail  here,  and  native  sorts  are  too  soft  for  Northern  shipments,  but  in  this 
Japan  Plum  we  have  a  surprising  thrifty  early  bearing  tree.  The  choicest  fruits,  capable  of  the  longest  ship- 
ments. Not  only  will  the  great  North  call  lustily  for  this  early  splendid  fruit,  but  every  Southern  city  must 
have  them;  Japan  Plums  shipped  tne  last  season  from  Hammond,  La  ,  brought  from  $2.00  to  $4.00  per  bushel 
in  Chicago  and  New  Orleans;  one  gardener  at  that  place  netted  $164.00  from  one-half  acre  of  four-year-old 
trees;  the  careful  attention  and  practical  facts  which  secures  success  in  truck  growing  will  as  surely  pay  in 
fruit  growing,  and  pay  better.    Varieties,  the  best  out  of  twenty. — 

Wickson— Tree  a  vigorous  grower;  fruit  immensely  I  Kelsey— Very  large,  often  seven  to  nine  inches  in 
large,  purplish-red  and  of  finest  quality,  equal  if  not     circumference,  heart-shaped,  often  lopsided;  color, 


more  valuable  than  Red  Negate. 
Abundance — Beautiful  lemon-yellow,  overspread  with 
bright  red  and  heavy  bloom,  large  flesh,  orange  yel- 
low, melting,  rich  and  highly  perfumed;  tree  vigor- 
ous and  great  bearer;  at  present  leading  all  others  as 
a  market  sort. 

Burbank — Fruit  of  deeper  color  than  Abundance; 
large,  with  a  lilac  bloom,  flesh  yellow,  sweet,  and 
peculiar,  agreeable  flavor;  strong  tree,  with  large 
leaves. 

Satsuma — The  blood  Plum.  Large;  color  purple  and 
red,  with  blue  bloom;  flesh  firm,  juicy,  blood-color, 
peculiar  and  fine  flavor  when  canned. 


greenish  yellow,  sometimes  overspread  with  light  red, 
with  a  lovely  bluish  bloom,  very  showy;  flesh  yellow,, 
firm,  meaty;  quality  excellent. 

Price,  standard  size  four  to  six  feet,  25c;  ten,  $2,00; 
one  hundred,  $15.00.    Extra  strong,  50c.  each. 

Chalco— (L.  Burbank,  1898).  A  cross  between  Pru- 
nus  Simoni  and  Japan.  Fruit  large,  flat,  deep  reddish 
purple;  flesh  yellow,  very  sweet,  rather  firm,  exceed- 
ingly fragrant;  almost  stemless;  ripens  well  when 
picked  green,  and  keeps  nearly  or  quite  a  month. 
Price,  each  50c. 


JAPANESE  PERSIMMONS  -w« ) 


Japan  Persimmon — Another  treasure  from  Japan;  tree  a 
beauty:  fruit  much  larger  and  more  valuable  than  American 
kinds,  it  is  now  satisfactorily  settled  as  to  this  fruit  for  the  South; 
the  tree  is  perfectly  hardy  and  the  fruit  is  fast  becoming  very 
popular,  especially  kinds  which  can  be  eaten  while  hard;  the 
tree  is  very  ornamental,  with  its  large,  rich  foliage  and  orange- 
like fruit;  it  blooms  late,  and  is,  therefore,  a  sure  bearer;  high 
prices  are  already  paid  for  this  fruit  in  Northern  markets;  by  se- 
lections of  varieties,  succession  of  fruit  can  be  had  from  Septem- 
ber to  January.  Plant  Japan  Persimmon  varieties  in  order  of 
ripening. 

YeddO  Ichi — Large,  smooth  and  regular  skin,  darker  red 
than  most  kinds,  with  very  heavy  bloom;  flesh,  very  dark  brown , 
sweet,  rich,  one  of  the  best;  good  to  eat  when  hard;  good  kee- 
per, one  of  the  best  market  sorts;  tree  a  heavy  bearer. 

Price  of  above,  30c.  each,  ten,  $2. 50;  one 


Yemon  —  Large,  flat,  tomato-shaped,  skin  light  yellow  to 
J  dull  red;  flesh  deep  dull  red;  no  astringency  after  fruit  .begins 
i   to  soften;  quality  fine. 

Hyakume — Large  to  very  large,  somewhat  flattened  at  both 
i  ends:  skin,  light  yellow,  nearly  always  marked  with  rings  and 
!   veins  to  apex;  flesh,  dark  brown,  sweet,  crisp  and  meaty,  not 

astringent  while  still  hard;  good  keeper,  one  of  the  best  mar- 
:   ket  sorts. 

Okame  —  Large,  with  well-defined  quarter  marks:  skin, 
orange  yellow,   changing  to  brilliant  carmine,   with  delicate 

I  bloom  and  wax}-  appearance;  most  beautiful  of  all,  fine  quality. 
COStata — Medium  size,  pointed,  four-sided;  flesh  unusually 

\   light  yellow,  astringent  until  ripe,  then  very  fine;  tree  distinct,. 

:   a  rapid,  upright  grower;  foliage  luxuriant;  the  most  ornamen- 

'   tal  tree  of  all. 

hundred,  $20.00.    Bearing  size,  75c.  each. 


MULBERRIES 


No  progressive  farmer  can  afford  to  do  without  a  Mulberry  orchard.  It  will  furnish  berries  enough  to  keep  his  pigs  and  poultry 
fat  during  four  months  of  the  year.    Some  farmers  claim  that  an  abundance  of  Mulberries  will  prevent  hog  cholera. 

Hick'S  Everbearing— This  gives  fruit  four  months  in  the 


year;  it  grows  very  rapidly,  and  should  be  largely  grown  by 
every  fartr  er.  who  pretends  to  raise  hogs.  The  economic  value 
and  merit  of  the  fruit  is  not  fullv  understood  by  the  farmers  of 
the  South. 


StllbbS  —  This  is  a  form  of  the  native  red  Mulberry,  and  was 

discovered  in  Laurens  county.  Georgia,  some  twenty-five  years 
ago.  Tree  very  vigorous,  and  with  broad  foliage.  Fruit  veryj 
large,  from  \\  to  2  inches  long,  black,  vinous,  and  of  excellent  \ 
quality;  greatly  superior  to  any  of  the  cultivated  varieties.  Al 
wonderfully  prolific  bearer;  fruit  lasts  nearly  two  months. 


Price  of  Mulberries,  25c.  each;  $2.00  for  ten;  $15.00  for  one' 
hundred. 


Downing —  Fine  foliage  and  luscious  fruit.  Begins  bearing 
when  about  three  or  four  years  of  age.  Bears  for  three  months; 
fruit  large  and  of  good  quality. 

MULTieZlULIS,  for  Silkworms,  and  a  fine  shade  tree  for  Poultrv  and  Stockyards. 

CHESTNUTS. 

Japanese  Mammoth — it  is  remarkable  fcr  its  great  size  and  fine  flavor;  in  these  respects  being  superior  to  the  European 
rieties.    The  tree  is  similar  in  habit  of  growth  to  the  Italian  chestnut :    it  is  a  hanctbOiiit ,  sturdy,  healthy    me.  iut  c!  the  mos 
useful  that  can  be  grown;  it  grows  in  Northern  Japan ,  and  has  proved  to  be  sufficiently  hardy  almost  anywhere  in  the  Unit 
States.    Many  people  are  deterred  lrom  planting  nut-beaiing  tre  es.  from  the  thought  that  fifteen  or  sixteen  ytars  have  to  elaps 
before  bringing  the  tree  into  bearing  condition;  while,  in  fact,  the  Japan  Mammoth  Chestnut  tree  bears  lruit  at  three  or  four  yea 
of  age.    The  size  of  the  nut  is  remarkable,  some  of  them  weighing  one  and  one-half  ounce.    No  nut  tree  in  cultivation  picmises 
be  more  remunerative.    Each  50c.    Bearing  size,  75c. 

WALNUTS. 

Japan  —  Is  as  successful  he~e  as  the  Japan  Chestnut;  fruit  is 
produced  in  clusters  much  re>embling  Pecans;  sweet  and  of 
best  quality ;  tree  vigorous,  of  handsome  form,  with  leaves  of 
immense  size  and  charming  green;  one  of  the  most  valuable 


introductions  of  recent  years, 
to  six  feet  high. 

English  — Each  50c;  very  strong. 


Price,  each  50c.;  ten.  $4.00,  fiv 


an  extrac  rdinary  fruit  of  immense  size,  oft  en  weighing  over  tw  o  pounds 
ttaining  large  size,  less  liable  to  blight  than  any  other.    Price,  each  25c 


Q/TTZEZTNTOIE 

Japanese — The  most  desirable  for  coastwise  section 
quality,  good;  tree  makes  a  rapid  and  distinct  growth 
ten,  $2.00;  one  hundred.  S15.00. 

LOQUAT.-C^A™  Medlar.} 

A  beautiful,  medium-sized,  broad  leaved,  evergreen  tree.   The  thick  lanceolate  leaves  are  a  pleasing  shade  of  bluegreen,  th 
under  side  a  brownish  down.    We  consider  this  fruit  worthy  of  being  extensively  planted.    Every  orchard  or  garden  in  the  Sou 
should  contain  a  few  trees  of  this  unique  and  desirable  fruit.    Price,  each.  35c;  ten,  $3.00. 

POMEGRANATE. 

Ruby. —  Largest,  finest,  of  fruiting  varieties;  a  fruit  without  disease  and  deserving  more  extensive  cultivation 
a  plant  oruamental  and  useful.    Price,  each,  30c;  ten,  £2.50;  one  hundred,  £20. COt 


FLOWER,  FIELD  AND  GARDEN  SEEDS. 


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CRAPES. 

A  little  care  in  selection  of  varieties  and  use  of  Bordeaux  spray,  and  a  good  succession  of  the  best  cultivated 
Grapes  can  be  readily  grown.  The  native  muscadine  is  at  home  in  deep,  rich  soil,  but  all  varieties  of  Grapes 
are  helped  by  good  drainage;  a  good  trellis,  to  secure  shade  to  fruit  while  ripening  <very  necessary),  is  made 
by  setting  seven  posts  and  connecting  tops  with  strips  of  wood.  The  vine  can  be  trained  up  the  post  and  al- 
lowed to  branch  over  the  flat  surface;  spray  early  as  leaves  for tn  and  repeat;  ground  shou  d  be  kept  well 
drained,  well  fertilized,  with  decomposed  manure,  and  thoroughly  stirred,  especially  daring  filling  of  fruit;  da 
main  trimming  iu  December;  to  limited  extent  during  growth,  but  very  light  as  fruit  is  maturing. 

New  Creations  in  American  Grapes, 

The  following  list  of  new  Grapes  will  be  found  especially  valuable  for  southern  planting  from  the  fact  that 
they  are  cross  breeds  or  hybrids  of  southern  native  grapes  crossed  with  the  best  existing  varieties,  thus  mak- 
ing them  entirely  proof  against  phylloxera  and  anthracnose,  the  two  greatest  enemies  of  the  grape. 
Presley,  very  early,  improvement  on  Delaware. 
Brilliant,   large,   red  berry,  very    juicy,  splendid 
shipper. 

Rommel,  very  prolific,  yellowish  white,  thin  skin. 
Beacon,  Improvement  on  Concord,  great  bearer,  large 
black  clusters. 

Delago,  beautiful  large  red  berry  of  finest  quality. 

STANDARD 

Each. 

Triumph — Very  large,  golden,  when  ripe,  melt- 
ing pulp,  small  seeds  vigorous  as  Concord, 
and  stands  at  the  head  of  late  table  Grapes. . .  $o  20 
Moore's  Early— Very  large,  black,  good  market  15 
Ives — Medium,  black;  market,  free  from  disease  15 
Brighton — Large,  red,  fine  table  and  market, 

wine   16 

Delaware 


Small,  very  fine  table  and  market. 


Carman.  One  of  the  very  best  black  grapes. 
Golden  Coin.    Rich  golden  yellow,  very  sweet. 
Muench.    Dark  purple,  large  cluster. 
Fern.    Almost  black,  very  late,  endures  the  greatest 
drouth. 

Laussel.  Thin  skin,  large  cluster,  dark  purple.  Price 
of  above,  35c  each;  the  set  of  ten  $3.00. 

VARIETIES. 

Each- 
Niagara— Large,  white;  good  table  and  market.  $0  15. 

Concord — Large,  black,  table  and  market   10 

Catawba — Large,  dark  red,  juicy,  fine  table  and 
market  

Norton— Small,  black,  fine  red  wine  

Herbemont — Small,  large  cluster,  purple,  finest 
quality  table  wine  


10 
20 


USCADLNES. 


Each 

Flowers— Medium  to  large,  black,  good   $0  15 

Scuppernong — Large,  brownish  yellow,  good 


Each 

Thomas — Very  large,  black,  good  wine   fo  20 

Male  Huscadine — To  be  planted  near  above 

varieties  for  pollinating   30 


STRAWBERRIES. 


That  wonderful  delicious  fruit;  why  should  any  family,  with  any  land,  be  without  them  ?  A  money-maker; 

no  other  fruit  so  pleases  the  eye  and  palate;  plant  a  patch  and  have  them  home-grown,  an4  don't  depend  on 

imported  fruit  that  may  be  good,  stale  or  worthless. 

Cultural  Directions. — A  deep,  rich,  sandy  loam  is  the  most  desirable;  still,  with  proper  work  and  manure,  any  soil  not  too  wet 
or  arid  may  be  made  to  yield  large  crops.  ; 

For  Field  Culture,  use  from  15  to  25  two-horse  loads  of  manure  per  acre.  This  should  be  well  plowed  under  and  the  soil  well 
pulverized  before  planting.  A  top-dressing  of  hard  wood  ashes  or  bone  meal  should  be  applied  during  February.  Plants  set  out 
after  the  fall  rams  will  yield  a  fair  crop  of  fruit  during  the  spring  following,  but  a  large  crop  is  only  certain  the  second  year.  It  is 
undesirable  to  let  the  plants  remain  after  the  second  year,  and  more  profitable  to  plant  every  year,  so  that  one  field  may  take  the 
place  fts  the  other  is  plowed  up.    Plants  may  be  set  in  rows  3  feet  by  1,  and  this  will  require  14,520  plants  for  one  acre. 

For  Family  Use,  the  plants  can  be  cultivated  in  hills,  with  the  rows  sufficiently  apart  to  cultivate  the  ground  thoroughly,  of 
along  garden  walks.  Manure  the  ground  well  and  plow  deep  before  planting.  Well  decomposed  stable  manure  will  make  a  luxuri- 
ant plant  growth;  keep  the  soil  well  stirred  and  always  free  from  weeds.  If  you  expect  a  large  yield  of  fruit,  give  the-  soil  liberal 
manuring,  and  cut  off  the  runners  as  fast  as  they  appear.  This  will  increase  the  size  of  the  plants,  and  from  these  large  stools  or 
bushes  a  crop  of  fine  berries  may  be  expected. 

We  have  tested  hundreds  of  varieties,  and  find  but  few  that  will  give  general  satisfaction.  Locality  influences  this  fruit  more  than 
any  other  cause,  and  we  cannot,  therefore,  depend  upon  the  same  variety  thriving  equally  well  in  different  soils. 

Mulching.  After  a  thorough  working  of  the  soil  early  in  the  spring,  the  ground  may  be  covered  with  a  coat  of  straw  or  leaves; 
let  this  remain  during  the  fruiting  period,  then  remove,  and  keep  the  beds  well  worked  and  free  from  weeds  during  the. balance  of 
the  year. 

Bessie — (S.)  Large,  crimson,  firm;  excel- 
lent flavor;  resembles  Sharpless;  plant 
very  vigorous,  50c.  per  100. 
Lady  Thompson  —  Easy  to  transplant 
and  defies  drouth;  at  fruiting  it  brings 
berries,  and  more  berries  which  bring  best 
prices;  large,  perfect  bloom,  fruit  early 
in  season,  of  light,  glossy  red  color,  aver- 
aging large. 

Hoffman — No  other  berry  surpasses  this 
when  you  get  it  right;  it  needs  rich  soil 
and  well-established  plants  to  get  best 
results;  fruit  early  m  season;  glossy  dark 
color;  a  beauty  to  see,  eat,  or  ship. 
Cloud — The  successful  Southern  berry, 
pistilate  plant,  productive  if  planted  with 
Lady  Thompson  or  Hoffman;  color,  dark 
red. 

Michel — Very  early  and  very  late;  we 
should  plant  it  for  the  good  it  has  done; 
very  robust  in  consitution.  Price,  50c.  per 

IOO,  $4.50  per  IOOO.  .  Hoffman 


Michel's  Farly 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS.  LA. 


BLACKBERRIES. 

Plant  iu  rows  6  feet  apart  and  4  feet  in  the  row,  or  5  feet  apart 
each  way.  In  June,  after  the  crop  is  harvested,  remove  all  the 
canes  which  have  produced  fruit,  and  cut  back  the  new  cane.-  to  2 
feet;  this  will  cause  them  to  branch  and  become  self-supporting. 
During  winter  give  liberal  manuring  and  good  working. 

Early  Harvest— Medium,  long;  very  sweet.  Ripens  two  weeks 
before  Wilson's,  and  is  enormously  productive.  Valuable  for  an 
early  crop;  good  quality. 

Mititiewaski— Long,  oblong,  and  of  good  quality;  a  very  profuse 
bearer,  and  canes  exceedingly  vigorous. 

Ohraer-A  very  large  and  good  berry;  ripeus  very  late  and  is  very 
prolific. 

Wilson's  Early — Growth  somewhat  trailing;  berry  very  large, 
sweet,  very  good;  very  prolific  bearer;  early;  begins  to  ripen  end  of 
May.  A  well-known  variety  in  the  North;  it  has  been  very  largely 
planted.    15  cts.  each. 

DEWBERRIES. 

As  these  are  of  a  recumbent  habit,  with  long,  slender  canes,  they 
should  be  trained  upon  a  wire  or  slat  trellis. 

Austin's  Improved — A  new  variety  from  Texas,  which  we  have 
found  to  be  here  an  exceedingly  valuable  one.  Fruit  very  large, 
subacid,  vinous,  of  good  quality,  but  as  it  ripens  frcm  8  to  10 
days  ahead  of  any  other  variety,  and  the  yield  of  fruit  is  profuse, 
we  consider  it  a  profi  able  market  sort.  Canes  healthy,  and  stand 
our  driest  summers.    15  ct«.  each. 


TRUCKFARMERS  AND  flERCHANTS  will  rind  it  iu  their  interest 

quantities. 


to  apply  for  special  prices  ou  larger 


The  Perfect  Success  Bucket  Spray  Pump. 

All  Brass  Working  Parts.    With  Indestructible 
Bronze  Valves.  Malleable  Iron  Combination 
Foot-Rest.    Fig.  689. 

Florists,  gardeners,  fruit  growers  and  farmers  who  wish  a  durable, 
convenient  sprav  pump  at  a  low  co.t  can  find  nothing  better.  The 
pump  has  a  large  air  chamber  and  is  double  acting,  throwing  a  con- 
tinuous stream  either  solid  or  in  fine  spray.  It  is  provided  with 
Bordeaux  Nozzel  and  four  feet  of  discharge  hose.  Price  54-oo  by  express 
or  freight. 

Domomhcr  •  Prices  include  postage  on  quanti- 
fiOu(tll(UCl  .  ties  up  to  one  quart.  On  larger 
quantities  by  Express  or  Freignt  charges  must 
be  paid  by  receiver. 


Top  of  Spray  Pump,  Fig  649 


Mechanically  Mixing  Kerosene  and  Water. 
Kerosene  Emulsion  Made  in  the  Act 
of  Pumping.    Fig.  649. 

The  Kerosene  is  placed  in  a  separate  tank 
connecting  with  the  pump  cylinder  by  means 
of  a  suction  pipe.  A  sucdou  pipe  also  con- 
nects with  the  water  reservoir  so  that  both 
kerosene  and  water  aie  forced  through  the 
pump  at  each  stroke  of  the  plunger.  The 
mixing  of  the  liquids  takes  place  partly  in 
the  pump,  but  more  largely  in  the  nozzle, 
w  here  they  are  divided  into  the  very  finest 
particles  in  the  shape  of  a  mist-like  spray. 

The  Proportion  of  Oil  is  controlled  by  means 
of  a  valve  in  the  keroseue  tank  shown  in  the 
accompanying  figure.  This  valve  is  connected 
with  the  indicator  on  the  top  of  the  tank  by 
means  of  a  rod.  Price  $7.00,  by  Express  or 
Freight. 


Fig  649- 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOVFT*  CFFDS. 


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For  Cabbage  Worms  use  10  to  15  per  cent  of  Oil. 
For  Herd  Flies,  10  per  cent. 

Scale  Insects,  15  per  cent  of  Oil  during  the  growing  season,  and  40  to  50  per  cent  as  a  winter  treatment. 

Plant  Lice,  Garden  and  Black  Flies  are  readily  killed  by  an  application  of  10  to  15  per  cent  of  Oil. 

Tig.  675.  "Suc- 
cess'' Knapsack 
Sprayer,  w-ith  cop- 


per tank  and  brass 
pump ;  extra  han- 
dle  for   use  like 

Bucket  Pump  

•  $iO.OO. 

Seven  foot  section 
of  hose  and  pole 
connection  for 
ame   for  tree 

spraying  fi.oo 

Fig-  550.  Deming 
Brass-Lined  Bar- 
rel Sprayer,  with 
Automatic  Agita- 
tor Pump  only, 
with  3- way  d  i  s 
charge  cocks  for 
hose   $6.00 

Fig.  965,  Bordeaux 
Patent  Spray  Nozzles. 
Solid  stream  graduated 
to  coarse  or  tine,  or  long 
distance  for  trees;  easily 
disgorged.  Best  Spray 
Nozzle  on  earth  75c. 

visit  at 
No  129 


Fig.  529.  Peerless 
Barrel  Kerosene 
Sprayer  Pump 
(patented),  with 
Brass  working 
parts,  tank  of  Cop- 
per, Agitator,  etc., 
without  hose,  has 
3-way  discharge 
cock.  Kerosene 
tank  and  attach- 
ment- can  be  taken 
off  and  Agitator 
connected  for  or- 
dinary spraying — 
a  great  machine 
See  description  of 
Fig.  649  regard- 
ing mixture  o 
kerosene  and  wa- 
ter $i5-oc 


ay  us  a 
our  new  store, 
Camp  Street. 


Deakin's  New  Syringe.  The  cheapest  all-brass  Syringe  made. 
No  more  tin  syringes.  No  more  wooden  plunger  rods.  Strong, 
durable,  cheap.  In  response  to  the  oft-expressed  desire  of  my 
customers  for  a  very  cheap  brass  syringe  of  large  capacity  of 
barrel,  1  have  decided  to  place  upon  the  market  a  syringe  which 
I  feel  confident  will  give  satisfaction.  Fills  quickly  and  dis- 
chargi  s  perfectly.    Price,  $2.00.  Larger  size,  $2.50. 


RUBBER  HOSE. 

%  inch  Rubber  Garden  Hose,  three-ply,  15c.  per  foot;  Armored,  20c.  per  foot  ;  in  lengths  of  50  feet. 

FORMULAS  FOR  SPRAYING  MIXTURES: 

Prepared  at  the  Agricultural  Station,  Cornell  University. 


Bordeaux  Mixture 

Copper  Sulphate  6  pounds 

Quicklime  4  " 

Water  40  gallons 

Dissolve  the  copper  sulphate  by  p  itting  it  in  a  bag 
of  coarse  cloth  and  hanging  this  in  a  vessel  holding 
at  least  four  gallons,  so  that  it  is  just  covered  by  the 
water.  Use  an  earthern  o:  wooden  vessel.  Slake  the 
lime  in  an  equal  amount  of  water.  Then  mix  the  two 
and  add  enough  of  water  to  make  forty  gallons.  It  is 
then  ready  for  immediate  use.  For  rots,  moulds, 
mildews,  and  all  fungous  diseases. 

Ammoniacal  Copper  Carbonate. 

Copper  Carbonate  1  ounce 

Ammonia  enough  to  dissolve  the  copper 

Water  9  gallons 

The  copper  carbonate  is  best  dissolved  in  large 
bottles,  where  it  will  keep  indefinitely,  and  it  should 
be  diluted  with  water  as  required.  For  same  purpose 
as  Bordeaux. 

Paris  Green 

Paris  Green  1  pound 

Water  250  gallons 

If  this  mixture  is  to  be  used  upon  peach  trees*,  one 
pound  quicklime  should  be  added.  Repeated  applica- 
tions will  injure  most  foliage  unless  lime  is  added. 
Paris  Green  and  Bordeaux  can  be  applied  together 
with  perfect  safety.  The  action  of  neither  is  weakened, 
and  the  Paris  Green  loses  all  caustic  properties.  For 
insects  which  chew. 


Copper  Sulphate  Solution 

Copper  Sulphate  1  pound 

Water  15  gallons 

Dissolve  the  copper  sulphate  in  the  wrater,  when  it  is 
ready  for  use.  This  should  never  be  applied  to  foliage, 
but  must  be  used  before  the  buds  break.  For  peaches 
and  nectarines  use  twenty-five  gallons  of  water.  For 
fungous  diseases. 

London  Purple 

This  is  used  in  the  same  proportion  as  Paris  Green, 
but  as  it  is  more  caustic  it  should  be  applied  with  the 
lime,  or  with  the  Bordeaux  mixture.  Do  not  use  it 
on  peach  or  plum  tre^s.    For  injects  which  chew. 

Hellebore 

Fresh  white  hellebore  1  ounce 

Water  3  gallons 

Apply  when  thoroughly  mixed.  For  insects  which 
chew. 

Kerosene  Emulsion 

Hard  soap  yi  pound 

Boiling  water  1  gallon 

Kerosene  2  gallons 

Dissolve  the  soap  in  the  water,  add  the  kerosene 
and  churn  with  a  pump  for  five  to  ten  minutes.  Dilute 
ten  to  fifteen  times  before  applying.  For  insects 
which  suck,  cabbage  worms,  and  all  insects  which 
have  soft  bodies. 


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C.  W.  EICHLIXG,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA.  

Rubber,  Plant  and  Flower  Sprinkler. 

Very  handy  for  sprinkling  tender  plants, 'small  seeds  and  cut  flowers.  These 
sprinklers  are  made  in  four  different  sizes  : 

6  ounces,  with  hard  rubber  nozzle  So  50 

8      "        "         »       m  "   .....   60 

IO        "  "  "  M    75 

12         M  "  M  "    90 

Insecticides,  Fungicides  and  Preparations  for  Spraying 
Fruit  Trees,  Vines,  Truck  and  Pot  Plants. 


I   WANT  YOUR 
I  ORDER  this  year,  and 
I  believe  my  prices  are 
as  low  as  those  of  anv 
other  reliable  seedsman . 


HAMMOND'S  SLUG-SHOT. 


Hammond's  Slug-Shot  Duster,  one  gallon  size 


Whale  Oil  Soap. 

Very  effective  for  washing  trees  and  destroying  all 
insects  on  the  bark;  it  is  also  an  exterminator  of  in- 
sects and  lice  on  plants  and  shrubbery.  Mix  at  the 
rate  of  one  pound  of  soap  to  two  quarts  of  hot  water, 
and  then  add  five  gallons  of  cold  water,  apply  with 
wateiiug  pot  or  syringe;  used  in  this  manner  it  will 
promptly  rid  Cabbage  or  any  other  vegetable  plants, 
also  rose  bashes  and  all  sorts  of  fruit  trees,  of  the 
aphides  and  other  in^e  ts  which  so  often  injure  them. 
Price,  one-pound  boxes,  15  cents. 

Sulpho=Tobacco  Soap. 

This  soap  is  a  most  valuable  article  for  shrubs,  trees 
and  animais.  A  single  application  will  in  most  cases 
prove  sufficient.  In  the  case  of  rose  slugs,  oleander 
bugs  and  red  spiders,  however  a  second  application 
is  sometimes  necessary.  Package  10c;  three  for  20c. 
Postage  5c.  extra. 

Tobacco  Dust. 

For  green  and  black  aphis,  beetles,  etc.  Splendid 
fertilizer  and  preventive  for  insects  in  the  ground  and 
around  roots.  10  lbs.  30c;  100  lbs.  $2.00,  by  freight 
or  express. 


"  "      one-half  gallon  size   25 

11        five-pound  packages   30 

"        in  bulk,  per  one  hundred  pounds   4  00 

Eichling's  Plant  Ford. 

This  article  has  been  made  at  the  suggestion  of 
florists,  who  desire  to  obtain  an  inexpensive,  effective 
and  odorless  preparation  that  would  act  quickly  on 
plants  and  furnish  food  for  flower  and  ieaf.  An  ap- 
plication of  this  plant  food  will  produce  a  vigorous 
growth  of  the  flowers  and  a  deep  green  foliage.  This 
is  the  secret  of  large  Chrysanthemums,  and  offered 
the  first  time  to  the  public.  Price  per  box  25c, 
enough  for  fifty  gallons  of  mixture. 

Paris  Green. 

}4  lb.  package,  40c.  per  lb.;  1  lb.  package.  30c.  per 
lb.;  2,  3  and  5  lb.  packages,  28c.  per  lb.,  14  and  28  lb. 
packages,  25c.  per  lb. 

Flower  of  Sulphur. 

For  destruction  of  mildew  on  roses, 
over  the  plants  with  a  sulphur  bellows. 

White  Hellebore. 


etc.  Blow 
Lb.  20C. 


Excellent  for  destroying  rose  bugs,  currant  worms, 
etc.    Lb.  35c;  five  lbs.  $1. 50. 

Persian  Insect  Powder. 

Sure  death  to  all  kinds  of  insects.    Lb.  75c. 


Remember 


Prires  include  postage  on  quantities  up  to  one  quart, 
or  Freight  charges  must  be  paid  by  purchaser. 


On  larger  quantities  by  Express 


Gj\/l=k  ^rM1  +  h<arri  ^P^H  ei  TVial  fHic  Vpai*  Forthefollowingreascns:  Eichling'sseedsareplantedby 
IVC  ^UULneril  ^ecCI  d  I  rid!  LOIS*  iCdr  thousands  of  professional  Truck  farmers  who  ship  to 
Northern  markets;  if  they  knew  of  better  seed  than  Eichling's  they  would  find  it  to  their  interest  to  buy  them;  after  trying 
Northern  seeds  they  returned  to  me.  Second:  Each  climate  has  its  peculiarities;  I  have  made  a  life  study  of  seeds  suitable  for 
Southern  planting-."  I  offer  you  the  benefit  of  my  experience.  Third:  Why  should  you  send  money  to  a  great  distance  for 
seeds  which  you  can  have  near  by  of  much  better  quality?    That  money  has"  no  chance  to  come  back. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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TOBACCO  DUST. 


We  have  a  large  supply  of  this  well-known  insecti- 
cide and  fertilizer,  which  is  one  of  the  best  and 
cheapest  insect  destroyers  known.  It  is  one  of  the 
most  effective  agents  against  the  cabbage  fly  and 
worms,  which  are  so  injurious  and  destructive  to  Cab- 
bage and  Cauliflower  plants,  also  for  Cucumbers  and 
Melons. 


Used  very  extensively  by  the  largest  Cucumber 
growers  in  this  vicinity  with  satisfactory  results.  It 
is  generally  put  on  plants  in  the  morning  when  the 
dew  is  on  them  or  just  after  a  rain.  After  a  few  ap- 
plications it  is  found  to  be  very  effective.  Price,  10 
lb.  packages,  30c  ;  50  lbs.,  $1.00;  100  lbs..  $1.75. 
Prices  given  for  larger  quantities  on  application. 


With  kind  permission  of  Dr.  W.  C.  Stubbs,  Director  of  Louisiana  Experiment  Station,  we  publish  the  fol- 
lowing extract  from  Bulletin  No.  4  : 

Diseases  of  Potatoes. 


POTATO  ROT— Potato  rot  is  now  recognized  to  be 
caused  by  a  fungus  disease  known  as  Phytophthora 
infestus,  the  mycelium  of  which  permeates  the  in-, 
tercellular  tissues  of  the  potato  and  by  means  of 
haustoria  or  suckers  absorb  the  nutriment  from  the 
surrounding  cells.  This  mycelium,  pushing  its  way 
through  the  intercellular  spaces,  throws  out  branches 
which  penetrate  the  breathing  pores  of  the  potato 
and  soon  upon  these  branches  are  born  pear-shaped 
conidia.  These  conidia  correspond  to  the  seeds  of 
phanerogamous  or  flowering  plants,  and  are  held  and 
carried  by  the  atmosphere,  so  that  at  any  time  they 
may  fall  upon  the  potato  or  vine  and  with  the  assist- 
ance of  inoisiure,  growth  rapidly  takes  place.  From 
this  second  growth,  as  conidia  only  serve  to  propa- 
gate the  disease  through  the  growing  season,  the 
spores  are  formed,  which  lie  dormant  through  the 
winter  and  on  the  arrival  of  spring  the  disease  re- 
commences its  destructive  career  by  the  germination 
of  the  winter  spores. 

REmediks  and  Preventatives.  In  addition  to 
exercising  care  in  the  handling  of  potatoes,  the  storing 
of  them  away  in  a  dry,  cool  room  and  the  planting  of 
them  on  a  well  drained  or  light  loamy  soil,  the  fol- 
lowing has  been  used  with  marked  success: 

Bordeaux  Mixture,  (a)  sulphate  of  copper  (pulv.), 
6  pounds  in  4  gallons  of  hot  water;  (b)  fresh  lime,  4 
pounds  in  4  gallons  of  cold  water.  Mix  (a)  and  (6) 
slowly  and  thoroughly,  and  dilute  to  22  gallons. 

Ammonia  Solution  of  copper,  (a)  copper  carbonate, 


3  ounces;  (£)  ammonia  (liquid)  1  quart.  Dissolve  (a) 
and  (£)  and  dilute  to  22  gallons. 

POTATO  SCAB — For  a  long  time  scientists  were 
at  a  variance  as  to  the  cause  of  the  potato  scab.  From 
the  discovery  of  so  many  fungus  diseases  in  connec- 
tion with  vegetables  it  was  thought  that  the  scab  on 
potatoes  was  due  to  the  presence  of  some  fungus,  but 
by  actual  experiment  it  has  been  found,  that  the  same 
variety  of  potatoes  on  the  same  soil  may  be  influenced 
to  produce  scab  by  the  application  of  certain  sub- 
stances to  the  soil.  It  has  been  found,  as  every  po- 
tato producer  will  testify,  that  the  potatoes  grown  on 
new  land,  or  land  containing  a  good  deal  of  decaying 
vegetable  matter,  become  more  or  less  affected  by 
scab.  In  the  latter  case  it  may  be  due  to  the  presence 
of  insects,  as  millepedes  are  nearly  always  tound  in 
this  kind  of  soil.  It  is  true  that  decaying  vegetable 
matter  has  a  great  attraction  for  those  insects  and 
that  they  readily  feed  upon  decaying  potatoes,  but  it 
has  also  been  shown,  where  millepedes  aie  very  nu- 
merous much  damage  may  be  done  by  them  to  per- 
fectly sound  potatoes.  It  is  now  g  nerally  conceded 
that  these  scabs  are  due  to  irjury  to  the  breathing 
pores  or  lenticles  of  the  skin  Of  the  potato,  as  when 
they  are  injured,  abnormal  growth  at  once  begins  and 
ulcers  or  scabs  are  formed. 

Regarding  remedies  nothing  definitely  can  be  rec- 
ommended, except  to  guard  against  injury  by  insects 
by  not  using  the  same  ground  for  potatoes  two  or 
three  years  in  succession.  Avoid  the  unrirained  land 
and  soil  containing  large  quantities  of  humics. 


Just  the  Thing  for  Ladles  and  Children  I 

To  meet  the  requests  of  hundreds  of  my  customers  for  a  durable  and  serviceable  set  of  Ladies'  Tools,  I 
have  had  especially  made,  from  the  best  cast-steel  obtainable,  this  unsurpassed  set,  comprising  SPADE,  HOE 
and  RAKE,  which  I  feel  sure  will  meet  the  views  of  the  most  exacting  purchaser.  Price  (shipping  weight 
five  pounds),  only  $1.00.    Shipping  charges  to  be  paid  by  purchaser. 


Pruning  Shear. 


WOODASON'S  BELLOWS. 

Double  Cone  (for  insect  powder)  $3  00 

Single  Cone  (for  insect  powder)   1  50 


Solid  Handle  Steel  Garden  Trowel 


Sprinkling  Can 


INPROVED  PLANTING  DIBBLE. 

This  tool  is  designed  for  setting  out  Cabbage,  Celery,  Tobacco,  Tomato,  Onions  and  similar 
plants,  and  for  small  nursery  stock  ;  will  commend  itself  to  every  gardener,  florist,  nursery- 
man aud  amateur.  The  price  is  low  ;  it  is  made  entirely  of 
iron,  but  of  a  peculiar  pattern,  which  makes  it  strong  and 
light,  and  more  durable  than  similar  tools  on  the  market.  It 
is  of  convenient  shape,  neat  and  attractive  in  appearance. 

40c.  each;  if  ordered  by  mail,  20c.  extra  for  postage.  French  Scythe 


THE  COMBINATION  WEEDER. 

Combining  as  it  does,  both  the  rake  and  the  hoe,  it  is  the  most  serviceable,  durable  and  most  perfect 
Weeder  on  the  market.  The  manufacturers  guarantee  every  Weeder  to  give  satisfaction  to  the  purchaser  or 
refund  the  price  paid,  25  cents. 


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C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


:  5 


XEW  SWEET  PEAS! 


Sow  Sweet  Peas  from  September  to  March  in  medium  rich  soil,  brush  or  stake  them  as  soon  as  they 
are  up.    Four  foot  chicken  wire  is  a  splendid  substitute  for  brush,  it  is  neat,  serviceable  and  durable. 

Belle  Creole — Eichling's  new  extra  Early  Pink  Sweet  Pea. 
The  greatest  Novelty  in  the  history  of  Sweet  Peas.  A  new 
addition  to  the  autumnal  flora  of  the  south,  a  new  gem  in 
t  ie  Crown  of  flowers  for  All  Saints  Day.  If  sown  end  of 
August  or  earl}-  iu  September,  it  will  begin  to  bloom 
towards  end  of  October.  Our  trial  grounds  were  a  sight  of 
beautv  with  "Belle  Creole"  in  bloom  from  October  to 
Christmas.  If  sowings  of  the  "Belle  Creole"  are  made 
every-  two  weeks  a  continued  bloom  may  be  had  for  nine 
months  of  the  year.  It  is  the  loviiest  shade  of  pink  ever 
produced;  a  robust  grower  and  profuse  bloomer.  Do  not 
fail  to  sow  in  time.    Pkt.  ioc;  oz.  35c. 

Navy  Blue— The  Only 
S  weet  Pea  that  is  of  a  TRUE 
BLUE  Color. 

An  entirely  distinct  CO- 
LOR {not  tint)  from  any 
existing  variety  of  Sweet 
Pea.  General  color-effect 
dark  blue;  standards  bril= 
liant  royal  purple;  wings 
pure  violet;  the  whole 
flower  elegantly  veined  in 
sharp  relief.  A  most  vigor- 
ous grower.  Blooms  of  ap- 
proved form,  generous  size, 
parchment-like  texture,  and 
remarkable  substance. 
Stems  usually  bear  three 
flowers,  occasionally  four. 

When  they  begin  to  fade,  they  assume  an  antique  silver- 
 gray  cast,  but  maintain  a  stately  mien  up  to  the  moment 

For  general  Collection  the'petals  fall 

0  A  valuable  color  innovation.    Pkt.  ioc,  oz.  35c. 
of  Sweet  Peas  see  Clim- 
bing Plants 


Navy  blue  v 

'Bright  ibsbbv  vj.a.b&Co.  n 


one-third  larger 
Coloring  a  soft 


"Pink  Friar" — This  is  one  of  the  finest  novelties,  and  ma- 
ny of  our  customer  s  had  a  few  seeds  last  season  for  advance 
trial.  The  flowers  are  a  fine  large  size,  averaging 
than  our  famous  Gray  Friar, 
carmine-rose,  deiicately  suffused  on  a 
white  ground.  Much  of  the  suffused  coloring  on  the 
face  of  the  standard  comes  from  the  heavier  coloring  on 
back.  The  wings  are  widely  expanded,  slightly  recurved 
at  the  edges  and  the  whole  surface  is  suffused  in  soft  rosy- 
carmine  on  a  crystalline  white  ground.  Has  been  pro- 
nounced "the  most  beautifully  shaded  variety  in  cultiva- 
tion.   Pkt.,  ioc,  oz.  35c. 

Dwarf  Sweet  Peas— WHITE  CUPID.— Flowers  are  pure 
white,  height  six  inches,  habit  spreading,  too  well  known 
to  need  much  description.  The  flowers  are  not  so  liable 
to  fall  as  when  first  introduced;  excellent  for  bedding,  a 
very  charming  companion  for  the  Pink  Cupid,  and  might 
be  used  in  conjunction  with  very  excellent  results.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  15c. 


White  Cupid 


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SMEET  PEHS— (Continued.). 
New  Dwarf  Sweet  Pea — PINK  CUPID. — This  is  not  a  sport  from  the  original  White  Cupid,  but  an  actual 
departure  from  its  parent,  the  tall  Blanche  Ferry.  In  habit  it  is  strictly  a  Cupid,  spreading  from  the  root, 
from  a  foot  to  eighteen  inches  around,  growing  from  six  to  eight  inches  high,  and  shooting  up  stems  about 
six  inches  long,  which  bear,  in  full  bloom  at  once,  from  three  to  four  handsome  blossoms,  all  borne  close  to 
the  end  of  tne  stem. 

The  standard  of  the  flower  is  wide,  not  infrequently  measuring  an  inch  and  a  half.  It  usually  curves  over 
a  trifle  from  the  top,  partly  concave,  which  gives  the  standard  a  distinct  shell-shaped  appearance.  The  stand- 
ard is  a  bright  rose-pink,  while  the  wings  are  pure  white  or  light  pink.  Though  flowering  early,  it  continues 
in  bloom  very  late,  bearing  a  profusion  of  blossoms  so  thickly  as  to  completely  hide  the  plant.  Pkt.,  ioc,  oz.  25c. 

One  Pkt.  each  of  above  five  varieties  for  30c.  free  by  mail. 

New  Nasturtium,  "Chameleon." 

This  new  Nasturtium  is  a  most  remarkable  advance  in 
this  brilliant  family.  We  find  that  in  richness  and  variety  of 
colors  it  surpasses  any  other  strain,  and  is  also  unique  m 
bearing  flowers  of  quite  distinct  colorings  on  one  and  the  same 
plant — some  clear,  deep  crimson,  others  blotched  on  light 
ground  and  others  beautifully  mottled.  This  characteristic, 
as  well  as  the  wonderful  richness  of  the  unusual  markings, 
has  been  fixed  in  both  the  tall  and  dwarf  forms,  and  we  re- 
commend both  strains  heartily  to  every  grower  of  even  the* 
smallest  garden. 

Tall  Chameleon— 743a.  This  variety,  with  its  very 
large,  rich  flowers  in  the  greatest  variety,  is  unsurpassed  for 
training  over  fences  and  trellises,  and  blooms  with  the  grea- 
test freedom  the  entire  season.  Pkt.,  ioc,  oz.,  25c,  2  oz.,  40c. 


Dwarf  "Chameleon." 

Dwarf  Chameleon — 743.  This  strain  is  remarkably 
dwarf  and  as  a  border  or  bedding  plant  has  as  distinct  a  place 
as  its  taller  sister.  Its  flowers,  though,  of  course,  not  as  large 
as  those  of  the  tall  variety,  are  even  more  intense  in  color,  are 
carried  well  above  the  foliage  and  sometimes  almost  hide  it. 
The  variation  of  color  of  course  adds  greatly  to  its  interest* 
This  is  the  most  brilliant  mixture  of  Nasturtiums  we  have 
ever  seen;  the  colors  and  color  combinations  are  simply  mag- 
nificient. 

Pkt.,  ioc,  oz.,  30c,  2  ozs.,  55c. 

Special  Offer — One  pkt.  each  Tall  and  Dwarf  "Chame- 
leon" for  15c:  one  oz.  each  for  40c.  • 

For  general  Collection  of  Sweet  Peas  see  Clim- 
bing Piants. 


Tall  Chameleon 


G-ivfs  Smith Rw^  a  Trial  This  Year  for  the  following  reasons:  Eichlmg's  seeds  are  planted  by 
frlVe  frOninem  beeClS  a  inai  iniS  Xear,  thousands  of  professional  Truckfarmers  who  ship  to  Northern 
markets;  if  they  knew  of  better  seeds  than  Eichling's  they  would  find  it  in  their  interest  to  buy  them;  after  try- 
ing Northern  seeds  they  returned  to  me.  Second:  Each  climate  has  its  peculiarities.  I  have  made  alifestudy 
of  seeds  suitable  for  Southern  planting.  I  offer  you  the  benefit  of  my  experience.  Third:  Why  should  you 
send  money  to  a  great  distance  for  seeds  which  you  can  have  near  by  of  much  better  quality  ?  That  money 
has  no  chance  to  come  back. 


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FLOWEB  SEEDS  and  HOW  !fl  TREflTTHEjn 

ANNUALS — Annuals  are  those  plants  which  flower,  produce 
their  seeds  and  die  within  a  year  from  sowing.  By  hardy  annuals 
is  usually  understocd  those  which  require  no  artificial  heat  at  any 
period  of  their  growth,  but  will  come  to  perfection  in  the  open 
ground  with  but  very  little  care.  Many  of  them  should  be  sown  in 
fall  to  insure  early  blooming  in  spring.  The  most  popular  of  them 
are  Pansy,  Phlox,  Daisy,  Pinks,  Asters,  Snap  Dragon,  Sweet  Alvs- 
sum;  Candytuft.  Verbenas,  Sweet  Peas. 

Sow  in  shallow  boxes,  seed  pans  or  hot  bed;  the  soil  to  consist  of 
a  light,  rich  sandy  loam.  Read  carefully  instructions  for  covering 
seeds  and  keep  moist  and  shaded  until  the  seed  is  up.  When  sown 
in  pans  or  boxes  bring  them  as  near  the  glass  as  possible,  so  as  to 
insure  strong  stocky  plants;  when  sown  in  the  open  hot-bed  let  the 
surface  of  the  ground  be  not  more  than  six  inches  from  the  glass. 
This  is  a  very  important  point  for  the  production  of  healthy  plants. 
Give  planty  of  air,  and  on  warm  days  remove  the  glass  entirely. 
Transplant  as  soon  as  the  seedlings  can  be  handled  and  shade  again 
until  established.  When  large  enough  set  out  on  beds  where  the 
plants  are  to  bloom,  taking  care  to  lift  with  as  much  soil  as  possi- 
ble. A  good  watering  before  transplanting  will  be  found  a  great 
help. 

How  to  Cover  Flower  Seeds  after  Sowing. 

In  regard  to  the  proper  depth  of  covering  flower  seeds  in  general,  there  is  a  rule  to  the  effect  that  seeds 
should  be  covered  no  deeper  than  twice  their  size.  This  of  course  cannot  be  verbally  applied  in  everv  case 
but  merely  serves  as  a  guide.  Very  small  seed,  such  as  Petunias,  Portulacca,  Begonias,  Lobelias,  etc.,  re- 
quire no  covering  of  ground  whatever,  a  slight  pressure  with  a  small  wooden  trowel  and  a  covering  of  moss 
until  they  are  germinated  is  all  they  need.  Very  coarse  seed  like  Sweet  Peas,  Morning  Glory,  Ricinus,  etc., 
may  be  covered  from  a  quarter  to  one  inch. 

Water  with  care.  Man}-  small  plants  are  killed  by  drenching  with  water  while  very  young.  One  way  to 
avoid  this  is  by  watering  with  the  Rubber  Sprinkler,  which  causes  the  water  to  be  thrown  on  the  youug  plants 
almost  like  dew. 

THe  Proper  Time  Tor  Sowing  Flower  Seeds. 

One  of  the  greatest  mistakes  and  frequent  causes  of 
failure  with  flower  seeds  is  in  neglecting  to  sow  at 
the  proper  time.  Many  people  only  think  of  sowing 
flower  seeds  when  they  see  the  plants  in  bloom  at  the 
florists  or  in  the  market,  and  every  spring  I  have 
occasion  to  instruct  hundreds  of  people  who  buy 
Pansy,  Aster,  Pink  and  other  flower  seeds  when  bloom- 
ing time  is  almost  over.  That  failure  must  follow  in 
such  cases  is  obvious,  and  the  seedsman  invariablv 
gets  the  blame  for  the  oversight.  To  avoid  this  I  call 
attention  to  the  time  of  sowing  as  directed  for  each 
variety  of  flower  seeds  in  the  general  list.  Fall  sow- 
ings must  be  made  under  glass. 

BEGIN  SOWING  in  August  and  September  Primula 
Chinensis  and  Cinerarias,  Gloxinias  and  Carnations. 
From  October  to  December  follow  with  Asters,  Daisies, 
Pansies,  Phlox,  Pinks,  Sweet  Alyssum,  Candytuft. 
Snap  Dragon.  Sweet  Peas,  Lobelia,  Verbena,  etc.  In 
November  and  December  sow  Asters  and  pansies  for 
a   succession,    Calendula,    Campanula,  Centaurea, 

"WORLD'S  FAIR" 

FLOWER  SEED  MIXTURE 


I  Chrysanthemum,  Clarkia,  Delphinium,  Geranium, 
Hollyhock,  Larkspur,  Marigold,  Mignonette  for  pots, 
Nasturtiums,  Petunia,  Poppy  in  open  ground,  German 
Stock  and  Verbena. 

End  of  January  and  Februaiy  sowings  in  the  open 
ground  of  other  varieties  ma}-  be  risked,  but  the  time 
for  sowing  should  be  alwavs  observed  as  indicated 
:  for  each  variety.  Sowing  in  shallow  boxes  is  alwavs 
preferable  to  the  open  ground,  as  the  seedlings  can 
be  better  protected  against  cold  and  heavv  rains. 

FOR  ALL  SAINTS'  DAY  FLOWERS  sow  in  July 

and  August  Zinnia,  double  white  and  mixed;  Cocks- 
comb, dwarf  crimson ;  Balsams  or  Lady  Slippers. 
Camellia-flowered,  white  and  mixed  ;  Gomphrena  or 
Bachelor  Buttons,  white  and  red.  Zinnias  and  Bal- 
sams must  be  transplanted  on  rich  soil  two  feet  apart 
each  way  ;  Dwarf  Cockscomb,  one  foot  and  a  half. 

Sow  Cosmos,  the  new  giant  varieties,  during  Jul}-  ; 
they  will  give  you  an  abundance  of  flowers  for  All 
Saints'  Day.  Transplant  on  well  manured  land  two 
feet  apart.  Plant  Dahlia  Roots  in  April  and  May  ; 
Chrysanthemums  from  March  to  June. 


Embracing  over  500  varieties  and  colors  of  Splendid  Flowers.    All  Blooming 
the  First  Season:  Pkt.  5  cts.;  oz.  25  cts. 


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General  List  of  flower  Seeds. 


I  prepay  Postage  on  Flower  Seeds  if  amount  is  remitted  with  the  order. 

All  Flower  Seeds  are  put  up  iu  5c.  packs;  twenty-five  for  $1.00 — except  novelties  and  where  special 
price  is  marked. 


The  high  grade  of  my  Flower  seeds  does  not  permit 
of  putting  up  Packages  at  less  than  5  cts.  each. 


Anthirrhinuin— Snap  Dragon. 


Amaranthus  tricolor. 


BALSAM,  Impatiens  Balsamina— LADY  SLIP- 
PER. Annual  and  a  valuable  summer  plant, 
producing  flowers  in  great  profusion.  Must  be 
transplanted  from  seed  bed  to  obtain  fine  double 
flowers.    Sow  from  February  to  August. 

Sickling's  New  Perfection  Balsams — I  have  no 
hesitancy  in  pronouncing  this  strain  the  finest  in 
cultivation.  The  flowers  are  very  large,  measur- 
ing from  two  to  three  inches  in  diameter,  of 
perfect  form,  resembling  the  flower  of  the  Camel- 
lia, and  are  as  double.  In  fact,  the  petals  are  so 
densely  produced  that  the  yield  of  seed  is 
extremely  small,  one  single  plant  often  produc- 
ing not  more  than  five  seeds.  The  colors  of  the 
flowers  are  varied  and  brilliant,  comprising  pure 
white,  crimson,  white-shaded  lilac,  rose,  spotted, 
scarlet,  blue,  purple,  and  many  other  tints. 
Packet  (125  seeds)-,  15c;  two  for  25c. 


Althea  Rosea— HOLLYHOCK.  Biennial  ;  four  to 
six  feet  high,  stately  plant,  flowers  large,  in  all 
shades.    Sow  from  October  till  April. 

Fine,  mixed. 

Chaters  superb  mixture.    Packet  10  cents. 

Alyssum  Benthami— SWEET  ALYSSUM.  Annual; 
six  inches  high.  A  favorite  flower  for  borders, 
white,  very  fragrant;  resembling  Candytuft. 

Nanum  compactum — A  new  dwarf  variety,  not 
over  four  inches  high,  growing  in  compact 
masses,  very  valuable  for  bordering. 

Amaranthus — Annual;  two  to  three  feet  high;  hand- 
some foliage  plants.  Sow  from  February  till 
June. 

Gaudatus  (Love-lies  bleeding).  Long  drooping 
chains  of  flowers  of  a  lively  crimson  ;  very  pretty 
for  decorating. 

Tricolor — Leaves  of  the  most  striking  coloring — 
red,  yellow  and  green. 

Attthirrhiiium  —  SNAP  DRAGON.  A  beautiful 
spring  and  summer  flowering  plant.  This  old 
favorite  should  have  a  place  in  each  garden. 

Tom  Thumb — Charming  dwarf  varieties,  growing 
about  one  foot  high. 

Aquilegia— COLUMBINE.  Perennial;  two  feet  high, 
with  various  colored  flowers.  Sow  from  October 
to  March  ,  it  seldom  blooms  the  first  year. 

Aster  Sinensis— CHINESE  ASTER  or  Queen  Mar- 
guerite. Annual;  one  of  our  most  effective  gar- 
den favorites,  producing  flowers  in  profusion,  rich 
in  colors,  and  most  perfect  in  form.  Sow  from 
October  to  February. 

Victoria — One  of  the  finest  Asters  grown  ;  flowers 
large  and  showy,  perfectly  double  ;  about  twenty 
inches  high  ;  all  colors  mixed. 

Dwarf  Paeony  Perfection— Eight  to  ten  inches 
high,  very  large  and  beautiful,  in  all  colors ; 
valuable  to  florists  ;  same  as  the  foregoing,  but 
should  not  be  sown  before  November. 


EJicliling's  iNew  i^ei  lcctiun  .balsams. 


Balsam  double  Camellia-flowered  Mixed — Choice 
very  double  flowers,  resembling  small  Camellias  ; 
all  colors. 

Double  CameIHa=  f  lowered  pure  white — Very  fine 
and  double.  The  strain  I  offer  cannot  be  sur- 
passed and  is  much  used  by  florists. 

Bellis  Perennis— DOUBLE  DAISY.  One  of  our 
best  spring  plants,  blooming  from  March  to  June. 
Sow  from  October  to  end  of  January. 

Finest  Double  Mixed. 

Longfellow— (Benary.)  New,  the  unusal  size  of 
the  dark  rose,  double  flowers  born  on  stiff  stalks 
render  them  of  great  utility  for  bouquets.  See 
cut. 

Snow  Ball  double  white— Packet  10  cents. 


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Cantaurea  riarguerite  (New) — A  very  handsome 
plant  which  grows  about  iS  inches  high,  and  pro- 
duces larjie.  pure  white  flowers,  (our  illustrations 
represents  oue  in  natural  size)  of  the  sweetest 
fragrance.  Being  produced  on  long,  stiff  stems, 
the  flowers  are  most  admirable  adapted  for  bou- 
quets, vases,  etc.,  especially  since  they  keep  in 
good  condition  for  a  week  after  being  cut.  It  is 
as  easilv  grown  as  a  Bachelor's  Button,  to  which 
family  it  belongs.    Pkt.  (40  seeds)  10  cents. 

Centaurea— DUSTY  MILLER.  Very  pretty  bedding 
plants  with  silvery  foliage,  much  used  tor  ribbon 
borders.    Sow  from  December  to  April. 


Candidissima 

10  cents. 


-Very  dwarf  silvery  leaves.  Packet 


Daisv  "Longfellow" 
Calendula— POT  .MARIGOLD.    Free  flowering  an- 
nuals, growing  in  any  good  garden  soil.  Sow  from 
October  to  April. 
Flore  pleno   "Meteor"— (Benary.)     New,  dark 
Orange,  very  beautiful  and  preferred  by  florists. 


Cyanus.   Bottle  Pink  or  Corn  Flower,  in  all  colors. 

Celosia  crisata— COCKS  COMB.  Beauiiful  and 
showy  annual,  one  to  two  ieetlrgh;  much  used  fcr 
All-Saints  Day  decorations.  Sow  in  Spring  and 
again  in  July  for  fall  blooming. 

Glasgow  Prize — New,  very  fine  dwarf  sort,  large 
crimson  combs,  quite  distinct  and  constant;  the 
best  for  florists  use.    Packet  10  cents. 

Dwarf  flixed — A  mixture  of  the  best  dwarf  varieties. 

Chrysanthemum  tricolor.    Annual:  cne  to  two  feet  high; 

a  well  known 
garden  favorite 
of  great  beauty; 
mixed  colors. 
Sow  from  Nov- 
ember to  March. 


9 


An- 


Chrvsaiitheuiuin  tricolor. 


Cinerar 
Hybrida 

nual;  a  well 
known  attractive 
and  green-house 
plant.  The 
flowers  of  the 
new  improved 
varieties  have  a 
b  r  i  %  h  1 11  e  ss  of 
color  scarcely 
surpassed.  A 
valuable  plant 
for  florists,  and 
m  ich  sought 
after.  Likes  half 
shady  position 
under  glass.  Sow 
in  August  and 
September. 


BytU- 
great 

from 


Calendula.  Prince  of  Orange 

Campanula  medium— CANTEBURY  BELL, 
uial;  beautiful    bell- shaped   flowers  with 
variety  of  colors. 

Cantia  Indica — INDIAN   SHOT.  Perennial; 

three  to  six  feet  higu;  oue  of  the  finest  an  I  most 
effective  foliage  plants,  with  large  leaves  similiar 
to  the  Banana,  with  racemes  of  flowers  of  scarlet, 
crimson,  orange  and  buff.  Sow  from  February  to 
Tune.    Dwarf  varieties  mixed. 


Best  mixture — Packet,  25  cents. 

Grandiflora  nana— The  best  for  florists.  Pa-kef,  25c. 


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Cobaea  scandens— See  page  69. 
Cockscomb-^See  Celosia  cristata. 

Clarkia  elegans,  mixed,  Annual,  one  or  two  feet  high,  with 
white  rose  and  purple  flowers.    Sow  from  December  to  April. 

Convolvulus— MORNING  Glory.    See  climbing  plants. 

Coleus — This  well-known  bedding  plant  hardly  needs  description. 
Seeds  saved  from  the  most  celebrated  collection  in  Europe. 
Sow  from  September  to  March.    Packet  10  cents. 

Cucurbita— ORNAMENTAL  GOURDS.    See  climbing  plants. 

Cypress  Vine — See  climbing  plants. 

Dahlia — A  very  popular  fall  flower;  produces  many  fine  double 
flowers  the  first  year  from  seed;  all  colors  mixed;  sow  from 
February  to  June.  For  Dahlia  roots  see  Bulbous  roots.  Set 
out  Dahlia  bulbs  in  March,  on  well-drained  land. 

Double  large-flowered,  finest  quality  mixed. 

Double  Liliput,  or  Bouquet  Dahlia,  best  mixed. 

jRoots  of  the  best  double  varieties,  all  colors,  20c.  each. 


Cockscomb,  Glasgow  Prize. 


The  New  Giant  Cosmos. 

New  Giant  Cosmos — Cosmos  are  unquestionably  very  handsome  flowers,  and  it  is  astonishing  how  quickly 
they  have  become  general  favorites.  Only  a  few  years  ago  they  were  practically  unknown.  There  is  but 
one  objection  to  their  giving  general  satisfaction,  and  that  is  their  late  flowering  habit.  The  plants  require  a 
very  long  time  to  develope,  and  that  brings  their  flowering  season  late  into  the  fall.  This  objection  will  not 
be  found  in  our  "giant  flowering"  strain.  Seed  sown  in  the  open  ground  in  the  beginning  of 
March  will  produce  blooming  plants  in  June,  and  they  will  continue  to  flower  until  late  in  the  fall,  if  sown 
at  intervals.  We  know  of  no  single  flower  that  is  as  handsome  and  chaste  as  the  Cosmos,  while  for  keep- 
ing qualities  when  cut  tney  are  unexcelled. 

Delphinium — LARKSPUR.  Annual;  one  foot  high;  large  spikes  of  various  colored  double  flowers.  They  do 
not  bear  transplanting,  but  should  be  sown  where  they  are  intended  to  bloom.  Sow  from  October  till 
April.   Double  mixed. 

Dianthus  (Pink)— This  is 
one  of  the  most  beautiful 
and  satisfactory  plants 
that  can  be  grown  from 
seed.  The  seed  I  offer  is 
saved  from  a  large  and 
be  autifu  1  collection 
abroad.  Sow  from  Octo- 
ber to  March. 

Cninensis  flore  pleno— 

Chinese  Pink.  All  colors, 
double  mixed. 

Heddewigi — J  a  p  a  n  e  s  e 

pink,  single  and  double, 
finest  mixed. 

Heddewigi  atropurpur- 

eus  fl.  pi — Dark  brown, 
very  double;  splendid  for 
beds  and  cut  flowers. 


Double  larkspur. 


Chinese  Pink. 


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Barbatus— SWEET  WILLIAM. 
Hard}-,  perennial,  of  various 
colors. 

Marguerite  Carnations.  The  won- 

derful  flowers  that  have  caused 
so  much  comment  among  the 
florists  arid  amateurs  the  past 
few  seasons.  Easily  grown  from 
seed,  and  produce  a  large  per- 
centage of  fine  double  blossoms 
of  ever\-  shade  and  color  im- 
aginable the  first  season  after 
sowing.    Packet,  ioc. 

Dolichos    Hyacinth    Bean.  See 

climbing  plants. 

Gaillardia  picta.  Free  flowering 
and  attractive  annual  ;  one  foot 
high.  Sow  from  January  to 
April. 

Gcitiplireiia  gtobosa.  BACHE- 
LOR'S BUTTON.  Annual;  two 
feet  high;  a  well  known  ever- 
lasting flower;  blooms  all  sum- 
mer; the  flowers  may  be  dried 
and  kept  for  a  long  time.  Sow 
from  February  to  August. 

Alba,  pure  white. 

Rubra,  red  or  purple. 

Rubra  nana  compacta,  tiew„ 

dwarf  variety,  very  pretty. 

Gourds.    See  climbing  plants. 

Heliauthus  anuuus.  —  SUN- 
FLOWER, four  to  six  feet  high; 
a  well  known  flower.  Sow 
from  February  till  May. 

Oscar  Wilde.  Small  single 
flowering  variety,  with  black 
centre. 


Marguerite  Carnation. 
Calif omictts,  fl.  pi.    Very  large  and  double. 
Heliotropium.    This  well-known  plant  can  be  used  in  po's 
as  well  as  in  the  open  ground.    Flowers  very  fragrant,  shad- 
ing from  purplish  white  to  deep  purple.    Sow  from  Sep- 
tember to  January.    Mixed  varieties. 
Helichrysum  nionstrosura,    Everlasting  annual  ;  two  feet 
high  ;  flowers  used  for  winter  bouquets.    They  should  be  cut 
and  hung  up  to  dry  before  they  are  in  full  bloom. 
Hollyhocks.    See  Althea  Rosea. 
Hyaciatli  Beasi.    See  climbing  plants. 

Iberis  Amara— CANDYTUFT.  Annual;  one  foot  high;  pretty, 
small  white  flowers  ;  very  popular  for  borders,  similar  to 
Sweet  Alyssum,  but  flowers  much  larger  and  stronger.  Sow 
in  the  open  ground  from  August  to  May. 

Ipomoea  purpurea.    Morning  Glory.    See  climbing  plants. 
Quamoclit.    Cypress  Vine.    See  climbing  plants. 


mm 


Noctipliy 

ing  plant 


3M: 
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:n.    Evening  Glory,  or  Moon  FL 


wer.  See  climb 
Sweet  Peas 


ee 


growing  att- 
bedding  and 


Lathyrus  odoratus, 

climbing  plants. 

Lobelia,  Ermus.  A  low 
nual,    excellent  for 
hanging  baskets.  Candytuft. 
"Crystal  Palace."    Blue  dwarf ;  one  of  the  best  for  bedding. 
"Emperor  William."    Compact,  very  flue  dark  blue. 
Alba.    Pure  white. 

Mimutus.    Annual  ;  thrives  best  in  damp  and  shady  situations.    Sow  in  the  open 


Can  also  be  used  as  pot  plant   when  it  requires 


l,obelia,  ijmperor  William. 


ground  from  January  to  March 
very  rich  soil  to  bloom  well. 
Tigriuus  parditius.    Monkey  flower ;  very  beautiful,  blotched  and  spotted. 
Moschatus.    Musk  plant.    Small  plant  with  yellow  flowers  ;   cultivated  on  ac- 
count of  its  musky  odor.    Sow  from  December  to  March. 


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Morti  i 


LpIa 

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Stock  Large  flowering  Perfection- 
double. 


-Very  fine  and 


with  hand- 
Sow  in  a 
transplant, 


Matricaria  capensis — Feverfew.  Annual;  two  feet 
high,  double  white  flower,  blooming  a  long  time. 
Sow  from  October  to  March. 

Mesettib  r  iatt  the m u m    crystallinum  —  Ice  plant. 
Dwarf  growing  annual,  valuable  for  vases.  Sow  from 
February  to  May. 
Tricolor — Very  pretty. 
Nasturtium — See  Tropaeolum.  , 
Pansy — See  Viola  tricolor  maxima. 
Papaver — POPPY.    Annual;  two  feet  high, 
some  double  flowers  in  various  colors, 
shady  place  in  October  and  do  not 
Protect  during  cold  weather, 
Shirley  Poppy — The  most  popular  single  Poppy. 
Poppy   Ranunculaeflora — Double    fringed,  very 

prett}^;  in  all  colors. 
Danebrog — A  very  pretty  new  single  Poppy;  curi- 
ously marked. 

New  Poppy  White  Swan — 
One  of  the  most  effective  and 
valuable  Poppies.  The  plants 
are  about  18  inches  high, 
grow  in  very  pretty  bush 
form,  crowned  with  flowers 
of  enormous  size,  perfect 
form,  very  double  and  of  the 
purest  snow  white.  Its 
flowering  period  is  consider- 
ably longer  than  that  of  other 
Poppies.  I  specially  recom- 
mend this  sort. 

Poppy,  Danebrof 


Ten  Weeks  Stock  Perfection. 

Geranium  zonale— ZON ALE  GERANIUM, 
or  commonly  called  Fish  Geranium; 
too  well  known  to  require  description. 
Sow  in  seed  pans  or  boxes  from  Nov- 
ember to  March,  and  prick  off  in 
pots  as  soon  as  large  enough  to  be 
handled.  Seeds  saved  from  a  large  affd 
splendid  collection. 
Odoratissimum — APPLE  GERANIUM, 
with  very  fragrant  leaves  ;  cannot  b^ 
propagated  trom- cuttings.  Packet,  25c- 
New  Hybrids,  mixed  packet,  25  cents. 

Mirabilis  ialappa.  MARVEL  OF  PERU, 
OR  FOUR  O'CLOCK.     Annual  ;  three ^ 
feet  high;  very  popular  plant.  Fragrant 
flowers  of  all  colois,  expanding  in  the 
evening.  Sow  from  February  to  June. 

Tom  Thumb.  New  dwarf  bedding  variety. 

Morning  Glory.    See  climbing  plants. 

Momorclica  Balsamina.  See  climbing 
plants. 

Mathiola  annua— TEN  WEEKS  STOCK. 
A  valuable  annual  which  deserves  a 
place  in  every  garden.  Flowers  in 
spikes,  single  and  double  of  all  colors 
and  of  the  most  delicious  fragrance. 
Sow  from  October  to  February  in  seed 
pans  with  light  soil  and  tra^plant  in 
rich  ground  when  large  enough.  Must 
be  transplanted  when  very  young  and 
then  left  undisturbed  on  account  of  the 
tap  root  which  they  make. 


Phlox  Drummondi  Grandiflora. 


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Double  Petunia.  < 

Phlox  Grandifl.  alba,  pure  white,  valuable  for  cutting. 

Grandiflora  alba  oculata,  white  with  crimson  eye. 

Grandiflora    Kermesina    splendens,    the  finest 
dazzling  red  for  effective  massing. 

Fimbriata  et  cuspidata — Star  Phlox. 


Petunia  Hybrida— 

Few  plants  will  make  a  more  showy 
bed  than  Petunias.  The  much  improved 
large  flowering  and  double  varieties 
should  be  planted  and  kept  in  pots 
with  very  rich  soil  to  insure  a  free  bloom. 
Transplant  in  larger  pots  whenever  the 
roots  fill  the  pot.  Sow  in  seed  pans  from 
October  to  March.  In  regard  to  the  seed 
of  double  Petunias,  I  must  state  here  that 
the  best  seed  obtainable,  saved  from  arti- 
ficially fecundated  flowers,  brings  only 
thirty  per  cent  of  double  flowers,  the  rest 
being  single  flowers  of  great  beauty. 

Petunia  single,  large  flowered,  mixed. 

Grandiflora  fimbriata,,  large  flowering, 
single  varieties,  petals  beautifully  fringed, 
package  10. 


Grandifl.  flore  pleno,  Benary's  strain, 
and  double.    Pk.  20c. 


large 


Petunia  Nana  compacta  multiflora. — Dwarf 
habit  and  a  profuse  bloomer.  Makes  a 
perfect  pyramid  about  10  inches  high;  of 
cherry  red  color  with  a  regularly  formed 
white  star;  package  10  cents. 

PhlOX  OrUmmondi— This  magnificent 
annual  is  among  the  most  widely  grown  in 
our  gardens.  For  a  splendid  mass  of  colors 
and  a  constant  display  they  cannot  be 
equalled,  the  colors  ranging  from  the  pu- 
rest white  to  the  deepest  crimson.  I  im- 
port only  the  grandiflora  or  large  flower- 
ing varieties.  Sow  from  September  to 
March. 

Grandiflora,  best  mixed,  large  flowering. 


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Primula  Sinensis — Chinese  Primrose,  one  of 
the  most  satisfactory  greenhouse  plants 
that  can  be  grown  from  seed.  The  fringed 
sorts  are  beautiful.  Sow  in  seed  pans, 
filled  with  leaf  mould  and  sand.  Only  for 
pot  culture. 
Fimbriata,  splendid  mixed,  package  25 
cents. 

Portulacca  Grandiflora — Sunplant;  low  grow- 
ing annual  of  easy  culture;  they  delight 
in  a  sunny  situation.  Sow  from  February 
to  August. 

Single,  best  mixed. 

Extra  Double,  finest  quality,  mixed  package 

IOC. 

Pinks — See  Dianthus. 


Primula  sisensis  fimbriata. 


Verbena  Hybrida— This  wellknown  plant  can  be 
found  in  almost  any  garden,  flowering  freely 
in  all  colors,  the  first  year,  from  seed.  Sow 
from  October  to  April. 


Good  mixed  varieties. 

Extra  Choice,  from  named  varieties, 
package,  10c. 


ixed 


Candidissima,  pure  white. 

Hybrida  com  pacta  candidissima.  A  decided  im- 
provement on  the  old  style  Verbena;  growth 
dwarfish  and  very  compact;  flowers  large  and 
in  great  abundance  of  the  snowiest  white. 
Packet,  ioc. 

Vinca  rosea.  Perennial;  two  feet  high,  glossy 
leaves;  sown  from  October  to  February.  They 
bloom  until  frost  sets  in,  and  are  very  valuable 
for  bouquets.    Mixed  colors. 

Pyrethrum  parthenifolium  aureum.— Golden  feather; 
one  of  the  best  bedding  plants,  of  ornamental  gol- 
den yellow  foliage,  fine  for  ribbon  gardening,  6 
inches  high. 

Reseda  odorata,  Sweet  Mignonette;  the  delightful 
fragrance  and  easy  culture  of  this  old  plant  tend  to 
make  it  a  favorite  to  every  lover  of  flowers.  Can 
be  sown  from  August  to  March.  Does  not  bear 
transplanting  well,  and  must  be  sown  where  wan- 
ted to  bloom. 

Grandiflora,  large  spikes  of  flowers. 

Crimson  Queen,  beautiful  red  spikes,  very  effective. 

Machet,  a  new  variety  growing  very  robust,  the  best 
for  pot  culture.    Packet,  10  cents. 

Ricinus,  Castor  Oil  Bean;  tall  growing  plants  with 
ornamental  foliage,  excellent  for  center  of  large 
beds.  From  the  seed  the  Castor  Oil  is  extracted. 
Sow  from  January  to  April. 

Finest  Mixed  varieties. 


Verbena  hybrida. 

Salpiglossis  Variabilis. — Annual;  two  feet  high,, 
beautiful  autumn  blooming  plant,  funnel  shaped 
flowers,  marbled  and  vekied.  Sow  from  January 
to  April. 

Sa  via  Coccinea — Flowering  sage;  a  very  gorgeous 
and  brilliant  plant  of  easy  culture.  Sow  from 
January  to  April. 

Sweet  Alyssum — See  Alyssum  Benthami.  . 

Sweet  Peas — See  Lathyrus  odoratus  (climbing 
plants.) 

Tagetes— MARIGOLD.  Very  pretty  and  striking 
plants;  the  dwarf  varieties  are  suitable  for  bor- 
ders, of  very  easy  culture.  Sow  from  January 
to  April. 

Thunbergia— See  climbing  plants. 
Torenia — Beautiful  summer  blooming  annuals,  very 
effective  for  bedding  as  well  as  hanging  baskets 
and  vases.    Sow  from  December  to  April,  and 
transplant. 

Fournieri — Velvety  blue  and  with  yellow  throat. 
Bailloni — New  golden  yellow,  with  brownish  red 
throat. 


ROSES       *  make  a  specialty  of  this  queen  of  the  garden.    My  collection  is  the  largest  and  best  in 
*     the  South,  which  has  been  amply  proven  at  the  Annual  Flower  Shows  of  the  New  Orleans 
Horticultural  Society.    My  exhibitions  at  the  last  show  were  awarded  twenty-two  prizes  and  two  gold 
medals.    Illustrated  Catalogue  of  Roses  free  to  all  applicants.    See  Rose  list  in  this  catalogue. 


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Flore 
Flore 
Flore 
fl.  pi. 

See 


PHNSIES. 

Viola  Tricolor  Maxima— PANSY  or  HEART'S  EASE. 
One  of  the  finest  and  most  valuable  flowers  for  early 
spring.    The  seed  should  be  sown  early  in  October, 
and  for  a  succession  until  March.    For  effective 
f  bedding  there  is  nothing  superior  to  the  Pansy. 

I  desire  to  call  your  attention  to  the  new  improved 
strains  of  Trimardeau  or  Giant  and  Odier  Pansies. 
The  Pansies  grown  f^om  my  seed  have  always  been 
awarded  First  Prizes  at  the  Exhibitions  of  the  New 
Orleans  Horticultural  Society. 
Finest  mixture  of  large  blooming  bedding  varieties; 
packet  5c. 
Snow  Queen.    Pure  white. 

Emperor  William.    Ultramarine  blue,  splendid. 
Faust,  or  King  of  the  Blacks.    Velvet  black. 
Yellow  Qem.    Pure  yellow,  white  eye. 
Gold  Margined. 

Trimardeau,  or  Giant  Pansy  of  French  origin,  of  vigorous 
and  compact  growth.  The  flowers  are  of  perfect  form, 
and  of  a  size  hitherto  unknown  in  the  Pansy  family. 
Package,  ioc. 

Pansy— New  Odier,  five  blotched.  This  new  Pansy  has 
won  the  admiration  of  all  those  who  saw  it  in  bloom  last 
vear  at  my  trial  grounds.  The  flowers  are  of  refined 
shape,  and  beautifully  blotched  with  rich  and  '  varied 
colors.  My  strain  of  tliem  has  no  superior.  Per  packet 
ioc. 

Tropaeolum.    Nasturtium.    See  climbing  plants. 

|p|||||i|^        Zinnia  elegans.    Old  Bachelor.    Great  improvements  have 
■     '^L-  been  made  in  late  3-ears  in  Zinnias  :  nearly  all  colors  and 

shades  are  represented,  and  many  resemble  the  Dahlia 
in  in  size  and  symmetry.    Sow  from  Februar}^  to  August. 

\\  *  For  All  Saints'  Day  sow  the  pure  white  and  mixed  in 

Jul\-  and  beginning  of  August,  and  transplant  to  about 
two  feet  each  way  on  well-manured  land. 

pleno,  double  mixed. 

pleno  alba,  double  white  ;  very  valuable  for  bouquets. 

pleno  grandiflora  robusta  plenissima,  new  double  giant ;  flowers  of  immense  size  in  all  colors, 
alba  striata,  or  "Zebra  Zinnia."    Beautifully  striped  white  and  red;   very  effective  and  striking. 

cut  on  next  page.    Per  packet,  5c. 


New  Pansies. 


The  Best  is  None  Too  Good  for  my  Patrons. 


I  know  there  is  not  a  firm  in  the  world  who  are  more  par- 
ticular regarding  the  purity  of  their  seeds  than  I  am,  but 
still  like  all  other  seedsmen  I  do  not  give  any, warranty,  expressed  or  implied,  and  if  the  purchaser  does 
not  accept  them  on  these  conditions  they  must  be  returned  at  once.  I  cannot  warrant  them,  as  too  much 
depends  on  the  season,  soil  and  care  given  them,  and  every  person  of  judgment  can  see  this  as  well  as  my- 
self. I  always  test  the  seeds  as  soon  as  received  from  my  growers,  so  that  nothing  can  possibly  be  sent  out 
that  is  not  thoroughly  first-class  in  every  particular. 


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$^My  list  of  Ornamen- 
tal Shrubs,  Climbers  and 
Shade  Trees,  will  be  found 
interesting. 

My  ©RMELLmS 
are  the  finest  ever  imported 
from  Japan;  healthy  and 
full  of  buds.  Young  plants 
without  buds,  from  75  cts. 
up.  L/arger  plants,  wrell 
budded,  from  $1.00  to 
$3.00. 


CLIMBIFG  PLANTS. 


PER  PACK,  5  CENTS. 


Giant  Imperial  Morning  Glorv. 

SWEET 

Lathyrus  odoratus  -SWEET  PEAS.  Beautiful,  free- 
flowering  climbing  plants,  very  fragrant;  valuabfe 
for  covering  walls  and  unsightly  places.  Should 
not  be  allowed  to  go  to  seed  in  order  to  increase 
the  number  of  flowers.  I  call  attention  to  the 
beautiful  new  varieties.    Pkts.  5c,;  oz.  10c. 

New  Extra  Early  Sweet  Pea.  EICHLING'S  "BELIvE 
CREOLE".    This  new  variety  has    been  the 


AristolocMa  elegans,  one  of  the  most  beautiful  per- 
ennial climbers,  growing  very  fast  and  continuing 
to  bloom  during  the  entire  summer.  The  flower 
is  very  interesting,  Orchid-like;  a  new  species  of  the 
Dutchman's  pipe.  Young  plants  15  cents  each. 

Beniticasa  cerifera.  Wax  ground  ornamental  as 
well  as  useful  climbers,  the  red  fruits  are  used  as 
preserves.       February  to  May. 

Cardiosperttmm  lialicacabum.  Balloon  vine ;  a 
summer  climber  with  large  puff  balls,  green  in 
color,  and  containing  the  seed.  Sow  from  February 
to  March. 

Caboea  Scandens,  a  well  known  climber  of  quick 
growth,  producing  beautiful  large  bell-shaped 
purple  flowers.    Sow  from  February  to  May. 

Convolvulus  Major,  MORNING  GLORY,  this  is 
acknowledged  the  most  popular  climber.  Sow 
from  February  to  May. 

Noctiphiton,  Evening  Glory  or  Moon  Flower. 
Flowers  very  large,  white  and  fragrant,  opening 
in  the  evening.    Sow  from  February  to  May. 

Giant  Imperial  Morning  Glory.  If  any  flower  is 
typical  of  the  morning  with  its  dewy  freshness — 
the  Morning  Glory  is  one  to  be  remembered.  Here 
we  have  from  Japan  the  new  Imperial  Morning 
Glory,  a  new  mammoth  class  of  flowers.  The 
flower  garden  will  lack  a  beautiful  spot  if  it  is  with- 
out a  fence  corner  or  trellis  covered  with  these 
glorious  blossoms.  The  flowers  are  really  gi- 
gantic, being  double  the  size  of  the  ordinary  kind. 

Ornamental  Gourds.  Annuals  of  rapid  growth  with 
curious  shaped  fruits,  desirable  for  covering  arbors 
and  trellis  work.    Sow  from  February  to  April. 

Dolichos  lablab.  Hyacinth  Bean  ;  annual,  grow- 
ing twenty  feet  high;  flowering  in  clu  ters,  white 
and  purple.  Sow  in  march  when  the  ground  is 
warm. 

ipomoea  quamoclit.  Cypress  vine;  a  most  popular 
climbing  plant  with  delicate  fern-like  foliage. 

PEAS. 


admiration  of  my  customers  that  saw  it  in  bloom 
around  All  Saints  Day  Nov.  1st,  from  seeds  sown 
end  of  August  and  beginning  of  September.  It  is 
a  beautiful  toft  pink  shaded  with  light  rose  and 
white.    Can  be  had  in  bloom  from  November  until 


July.  Price  per  pkt.  ioc. 
it  bv  all  means. 


oz.  25c;  oz  50c,  Try 


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Sweet  Peas, 

Sweet  Peas.  My  collection  of  Sweet  Peas  is  made 
with  my  personal  experience  as  a  grower  of  Cut 
flowers. 

Eckfords,  new  hybrids,  splendid  mixed. 
Blanche  Burpee,  pure  white. 
Countes  of  Radnor,  mauve,  wings,  lilac,  lovely. 
Eliza  Eckford,  white,  shaded,  flushed  pink. 
Emily  Henderson,  best  and  earliest  white. 
Invincible,  scarlet  and  carmine. 
Queen  of  England.    Large  white. 
The  Senator.    Striped  chocolate,  very  showy. 
Cupid.     New  dwarf  white,   eight  inches  high. 
Pkt.  ioc. 

Pink  Cllpid.  New  dwarf  variety  of  Sweet  Peas, 
beautiful  for  edging.    Pkt.  10  cts. 


Momordica. 

Momordica  balsamina.  Balsam  Apple.  Ornamental 
foliage  and  remarkable  fruit.  They  originate 
from  the  East  Indies,  where  the  fruit  is  used  in 
different  kinds  of  medicine.    Sow  in  March. 

Luffa  Cliindrica.  Dish-Rag.  Well-known  gourd, 
fruit  of  which,  when  dried,  can  be  used  as  a 
dish-rag.    Sow  from  February  to  April. 


Hyacinth  Bean. 


Cardiospermuni. 


Thunbergia  alata. 

Thimbergia  alata.  A  very  free-blooming  climber,, 
well  adapted  for  warm  situations  ;  for  covering 
arbors.  Flowers  white  and  yellow.  Sow  from 
February  till  May. 

Tropaeolum  Nasturtium,    one  of  my 

brightest  and  prettiest  plants;  they  require  very 
little  care;  not  even  rich  soil  which  has  a  tend- 
ency to  produce  more  leaves  and  very  few  flowers. 
The  Dwarf  or  Tom  Thumb  varieties  are  very 
pretty  for  bedding.    Sow  from  February  to  May. 

Major.    Tall-growing  Nasturtium,  about  four  feet 
high;    flowers  a  very  showy  yellow  and  brown. 

Minor  Tom  Thumb,  or  Dwarf.    Mixed  colors. 

Peregrinum.    Canary-bird  Flower,  very  pretty. 


Truckfarmers  and  Merchants  ^^L^Z^ for 


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Directions  for  growing  Hyacinths  in  Pots 

Use  a  four  or  five  inch  pot;  fill  rather  loosely  to  the 
brim  with  sandy  soil  and  plant  the  bulb  so  that  only 
one-fourth  of  it  appears  above  the  soil ;  then  water 
freely  to  settle  the  soil  and  place  where  it  is  cool  and 
dark  to  encourage  a  strong  developement  of  roots 
before  the  bud  starts  to  grow  at  the  top.  Such  a 
situation  can  be  made  by  covering  up  the  pots  with 
four  or  five  inches  of  sand  in  a  cold  irame  or  cellar. 
Roots  can  be  developed  at  low  temperature,  say  from 
40  to  50  degrees  ;  and  any  attempt  to  force  them  to 
make  roots  quicker  by  placing  them  in  a  high  tem- 
perature, will  cerntainly  end  in  failure.  The  pots 
should  not  be  exposed  to  light  and  higher  tempera- 
ture until  they  are  well  filled  with  roots  and  the  top 
has  begun  to  grow  out.  At  least  from  six  to  eight 
weeks  time  is  required  to  get  them  in  this  condition 
when  they  may  be  placed  in  full  light  and  watered 
freely. 

Directions  for  Growing  Hyacinths  in  Glasses. 

The  bulbs  should  be  placed  in  the  glasses  as  early  in 
the  season  as  possible,  keeping  them  in  a  cool  dark 
place,  until  the  roots  have  nearly  reached  the  bot- 
tom of  the  glass,  which  requires  usually  from 
six  to  eight  weeks  time,  after  which  the  lightest  and 
sunniest  situation  that  can  be  had  is  the  best.  The 
water  in  the  glass  should  be  changed  twice  a  week. 
In  filling  the  glass  with  water,  the  bottom  of  the 
bulb  should  only  touch  the  water.  A  little  charcoal 
placed  in  each  glass  helps  to  keep  the  water  pure. 
The  improved  cylinder  glass  will  be  found  most  con- 
venient, it  permits  of  lifting  the  rooted  bulb  without 
destroying  or  breaking  the  tender  roots. 

Bulb  Culture  in  the  Ground. 

The  most  of  our  Spring  flowering  bulbs  are  hardy 
and  can  be  left  in  the  ground  in  the  winter,  thus  per- 
mitting them  to  be  planted  out  in  the  fall.  Fall 
planting  has  the  advantage  of  keeping  the  bulb  in 
full  strength  while  if  kept  in  a  dry  state,  during  win- 
ter, a  good  deal  of  the  substance  evaporates  and  the 
bulbs  become  smaller.  The  finest  effect  with  Hya- 
cinths, Anemones,  Ranunculus,  etc.,  is  reached  by 
planting  them  in  beds  or  masses  together,  while  Nar- 
cissus are  used  to  better  advantage  in  borders.  After 
blooming  time  the  bulbs  should  be  taken  up  and  kept 
in  a  dry  place  during  summer  to  replant  them  in  the 
fall.  This  must  be  done  when  the  beds  are  used  in 
summer  time  for  other  plants  in  order  not  to  ruin  the 
bulbs.  Bulbs  lose  their  blooming  power  in  one  season 
in  the  Southern  climate  and  should  therefore  be  re- 
newed every  year,  at  least  some  fresh  bulbs  should  be 
planted  every  season  to  have  strong  flowers. 

Large  bulbs,  such  as  Hyacinths,  Lillies,  etc.,  should 
be  planted  at  least  four  inches  deep,  while  for  smaller 
bulbs,  such  as  Tulips,  Ranunculus  and  Anemones, 
two  or  three  inches  is  sufficient. 

Hyacinth  Glasses.  Hyacinths  grown  in 
glasses  of  water  are  charming  ornaments  for 
parlors  or  windows,  and  the  ease  and  suc- 
cess in  flowering  bulbs  in  this  way  adds 
greatly  to  the  popularity  of  Hyacinths  and 
other  bulbous  roots.  I  offer  both,  plain 
cheap  glasses  and  the  Cylinder  glass. 

Patent  Cylinder  Hyacinth  Glasses— This  is 
in  two  parts  ;  the  inner 
contains  the  bulb  and 
roots,  and  can  be  removed 
without  injuring  them,  to 
change  the  water.  Each 
35c,  by  express. 

Plain,  low  or  Bohe- 
mian shape,  in  various 
colors,  20c.  each. 


Pat.  Hyacinth  Glass. 


Plain  Hyacinth  Glass. 


Hyacinth  Single,  red,  white  blue,  purple,  rose  and'yellow,  6c. 
each;  60c.  per  dozen,  postpaid. 

Double,  in  all  colors  6c.  each;  60c.  per  dozen,  postpaid.  Plant 
from  October  to  February.  Early  fall  planting  gives  the 
best  result. 


Single  and  Double 
Hyacinths. 


Roman  Hyacinths.  Early  for  forcing;  these  are  smaller  than 
the  others  but  can  be  forced  very  easily  and  made  to 
bloom  by  Christmas  or  New  Vear.  Very  valuable  for  florists. 
Single, pure  white,  50c.  per  dozen.  Single  Rose,  50c,  per 
dozen.     Single  Blue,  50c,  per  dozen,  post  paid. 


Roman  Hyacinths, 


Tulips,  single,  all  colors  mixed,  per  dozen  30c. 
Double,  all  colors  mixed',  per  dozen  40c.  ITulips  seldom  bloom 
well  in  the  South,  they  must  be  planted  early  in  fall,  not 
later  than  November.    North  of  Louisiana  they  may  be 
planted  until  February. 

Anemone  (Wind  flower).  Highly  ornamental  Spring  and  Sum- 
mer flowering  plant,  with  single  and  double  flowers,  the 
colors  of  which  aj-e  wonderfully  beautiful,  running  through 
shades  of  blue,  scarlet,  rose,  white  and  lavender. 


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Anemone,  Single  and  Double  mixed,  per  dozen 
30c,  postpaid. 
Fuigens.  Scarlet  Wind  Flower;  this  is  the  most 
brilliant  and  graceful  of  all  Anemones.  The 
rich  dazzling  scarlet  flowers  and  light  elegant 
growth  render  it  the  most  attractive  of  all  scarlet 
Spring  flowers;  per  dozen,  40c.  postpaid. 

Freesia  Refracta  Alba,  a  very  pretty  white  spray 
resembling  a  small  Gladiolus.  Throat  golden 
yellow  and  very  fragrant.    Dozen  25c.  postpaid. 


Foeticus,  ( 

orange  c 
each;  50c 


Freesia  Refracta  Alba. 

When  grown  in  masses  they  are  brilliant  in  the  ex- 
treme.   Plant  from  October  to  January. 

Ranunculus,  very  pretty  for  bedding,  bringing  earl  v 
in  the  season  large  quantities  of  beautiful  double 
flowers  in  all  colors,  many  of  them  being  marked 
with  several  shades. 

Persian  mixed,  Rose  shaped,  very  double,  all 
colors,  per  dozen,  25c,  postpaid. 

Giant,  French  mixed,  strong  growers  with  gorge- 
ous flowers,  per  dozen,  30c,  postpaid. 


f  $ 


v; 


Narcissus  Horsfieldi. 

Narcissus.  The  wonderful  creation  in  the  way  of 
new  varieties  have  placed  this  "Flower  of  the 
Poets"  in  the  front  rank  of  popularity.  Appear- 
ing as  they  do,  just  after  bleak  winter,  they  turn 
our  gardens  and  lawns  into  gorgeous  masses  of 
gold  and  silver  with  a  fragrance  that  is  enchant- 
ing. Narcissus  are  of  the  easiest  culture  and 
perfectly  hardy  in  the  Southern  States. 


Pheasant  Eye;  pure  white  flowers  with 
ps  edged  with  crimson;  very  early;  6c. 
per  dozen,  postpaid. 

Trumpet  Major. 

Flowers  large, 
golden  yellow:  6c. 
each;  50c.  perdoz., 
postpaid. 

Horsfieldi,  the 

'  Queen  of  theDaf- 
fodils,"  large  pure 
white  flowers.with 
rich,  yellow  trum- 
pet, one  of  the 
most  elegant  for 
ladies'  corsage 
bouquets.  Origi- 
nated by  a  Lan- 
cashire weaver, 
John  Horsfield. 
15c.  each;  Sr. 50  per 
dozen,  postpaid. 

Von  Sion,  the  fa- 
mous old  double 
3' el  low  Daffodil, 
6c.  each,  50c.  per 
doz.,  postpaid. 

Narcissus,  Chin- 
ese Sacred  or 
Oriental  Lily;  the 

Joss  Flower  or 
Flower  of  the 
Gods,"  as  it  is 
cabled  by  the 
Celestials,  is  a  va- 
riety of  narcissus 
bearing  in  great 
profusion  chaste 
flowers  of  silvery 
white  with  golden 
yellow  cups.  They 
are  grown  b}-  the 
Chinese  according 
to  their  ancient 
customs,  to  herald 
the  advent  of  their 
New  Year  and  as  a 
symbol  of  good 
luck.  They  do  well 
in  pots  of  earth, 
but  are  more  novel 
and  beautiful 
grown  in  shallow 
bowls  of  water, 
with  enough  peb- 
bles to  prevent 
them  from  top- 
pling over  when 
in  bloom.  Cul- 
ture.—  After  the 
bulbs  have  been 
Double  Tuberose.  planted  they  should 

tekept  in  a  c'.osc-t  orothtr  darkcool  place  to  induce  a  growth 
of  root  before  the  top  starts;  afterwards  they  should  be  placed 
near  a  sunny  window.     15c.  each;  51.50  per'dozen,  postpaid. 

Tuberoses.  Double  flowering,  very  fragrant.  Plant  in  the  open 
ground  from  February  to  June.  5c.  each;  40c.  per  dozen,  post- 
paid, 

SPECIAL  BULB  OFFER. 

For  50c.  we  will  mail  postpaid  25  Bulbs  assorted,  our  selection 
consisting  of  Hyacinths,  Tulips,  Anemones,  Ranunculus  and 
Xarcissus.    Three  50c.  Collections  for  $1.25,  postpaid. 
Armstrong's  Everblooming  Tuberose.   A  Tuberose  that  will 
bloom  year  after  3-ear  is  something  many  flower   lovers  have 
endeavored  for  sometime  to  obtain.    We  have  this  in  Arm- 
Strong's  Everblooming,  which  produces  single  flowers  in 
extreme  profusion,  and  of  a  fragrance  similar  to  that  of  the 
''Jasmine,"  thus  making  it  a  most  desirable  variety  for  cut- 
flowers.    We  are  sure  everyone  will  be  pleased  with  this  grand, 
new  variety.   By  mail,  each,  15c;  doz.,  1.50.   By  express,  at 
purchaser's  expense,  each,  12c;  doz.,  $1.35. 
Summer  Flowering  Oxalis.   These  useful  little  plants  are \ery 
effective  in  masses  or  beds  and  are  particularly  valuable  for 
edgings.    They  produce  an  unbroken  row  of  foliage  and  showy 
flowers.    Per  dozen,  20c,  postpaid. 


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Iris  Germanica. 

Iris  Germanica.  This  variety  is  the  true  "Pleur 
de  Lis,"  the  National  flower  of  France.  They 
are  perfectly  hardy  and  bloorn  luxuriantly  if 
planted  in  a  moist  place.  In  beauty  the  flowers 
rival  the  finest  Orchids.  Colors  range  through 
richest  yellow,  intense  purple,  delicate  blue  and 
white,  brown  and  bronze. 

flixed  Varieties,  15  cents  each.    $1.50  per  dozen. 

Iris  Kaempferi.  Japan  Iris,  the  magnificence  of 
these  splendid  new  Irises  surpasses  description; 
in  beauty,  size  of  flowers,  richness  of  coloring 
they  are  grand.  The  flowers  are  often  from  six 
to  eight  inches  across  and  of  indescribable  and 
charming  hues,  varying  like  watered  silk  in  the 
sunshine.  The  prevailing  colors  being  white, 
crimson,  rose,  lilac,  lavender,  violet  and  blue. 
The  Japan  Iris  is  perfectly  hardy  and  delights 
in  a  moist  soil,  or  if  planted  in  pots  must  be 
plentifully  supplied  with  water.  Mixed  vari- 
eties, 15c.  each;  $1.50  per  doz.,  postpaid. 

Amarillis  Scarlet.  St.  Jacob's  Lily.  15c.  each, 
postpaid. 

White,  with  pink  stripes.    25c.  each. 


Gladiolus.    There    is  hardly    another    plant  which 
combines  such  diversity   of  color  with  freedom 
of  bloom  and  easy  cultivation.  The  bulbs  should 
be    planted    in    early  spring,    in  well-manured 
ground.    To  gain  an  effect  with  Gladiolus,  they 
should  be  planted  in  a  liberal  manner  either  i.i 
beds  or  borders. 
Choice  mixed,  all  colors.    30c.  per  dozen. 
Scarlet  and.  Red  Shades.    30c.  per  dozen. 
Pink  and  Sight  colors,  40c.  per  dozen,  postpaid. 
White  and  striped,  40c.  per  dozen,  postpaid. 
New  French  Hybrids;  Lemoine's,  60c.  per  doz. 
Snow=white,  (Novelty),  10c.  each. 
Astilbe  or   Spirea    Japomca,  beautiful  plant  of 
easy  culture.    Plant  in  a  six  inch  pot  and  keep 
well   watered.    Handsome  foliage  surmounted  by 
spikes  of  pure  white  flowers,  25c.  each,  postpaid. 

Japan  Lilies.  Some 


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Astilbe  or  Spirea  Japonica. 


of  the  varieties  of  this 
favorite  flower  are 
truly  magnificent,  and 
not  enough  known  by 
the  average  amateur. 
They  are  all  hardy, 
and  the  bulbs  can  be 
planted  either  in  the 
spring  or  autumn;  a 
covering  of  manure 
will  be  found  bene- 
ficial during  winter, 
but  must  be  removed 
very  early  in  the 
spring  to  prevent  too 
rapid  growth.  Plant 
in  well-drained 
ground. 

The  3  Queens.  *  The 

3  Lilies  offered  below 
are  truly  "queens" 
and  the}T  should  be  in 
everybody's  garden. 
Note  reduced  prices. 
Auratum.  Golden 
Band  Lily.  This  su- 
perb lily  has  flowers 
eight  to  ten  inches  in 
diameter,  composed  of 
six  white  petals, 
thickly  studded  with 
rich  chocolate-crim- 
son spots,  and  having 
a  bright  golden  yellow 
baud  through  the  cen- 
ter of  each  petal;  to 
its  size  and  beauty  it 
adds  an  exquisite  va- 
nila-like  perfume.  As 
the  bulbs  acquire  age 
and  strength,  the  flow- 
ers obtain  their  maxi- 
mum size  and  number 
until  they  reach  as 
many  as  twelve  flow- 
ers on  each  stem.  Ex- 
tra strong  flowering 
bulbs,  25c;  Strong 
flowering  bulbs,  20c. 
each. 

Lancifolium  album. 

Splendid  large  pure 
white  flowers.  25c. 
each. 

Lancifolium  rubrum, 

white    and  crimson; 
w^MwMiiimM  20C.  each. 

Gladiolus,  I^emoine's  Hybrids. 

Lilium  Tigrinum.     Tiger   Lily.     Orange  salmon 

spotted  with  black;  10c.  each. 
Tigrinum    flore   pleno.    Double  Tiger  Lily.  15c. 

each,  postpaid. 


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Bermuda  Easter  Lily.  These  bulbs  potted  make 
the  choicest  of  plants  for  Easter  and  early  Spring 
blooming.  They  also  bloom  profusely  when 
planted  outside — fine  for  cutting. 
First  Sized  Bulbs,  which  should  produce  from 
5  to  8  flowers,  each,  15c;  3  for  35c;  doz.,  $1.25, 
postpaid. 

Extra  Sized  Bulbs,  which  should  produce  from 
8  to  15  flowers,  each,  20c;  3  for  50c;  doz.,  $1.85, 
postpaid. 

Mammoth  Bulbs,  which  should  produce  up  to  20 
flowers  on  a  stalk,  each,  35c;  3  for  90c;  doz., 
$3.50,  postpaid. 
Calla — Cau,a  Lixy,  or  Lily-of-the-Nii/e,  are  names 
under  which  Richardias  are  commonly  known. 
They  bloom  at  almost  any  season  of  the  year,  and 
require  but  a  short  season  of  rest — say  from  July 
to  October.  Dry  bulbs  may  be  pottet  or  planted 
in  rich  soil,  and  an  abundance  of  water  given  at 
all  times  while  growing.    20c.  each. 

The  Spotted  Calla,  or  Richardia  albomaculata . — 
A  very  ornamental  plant,  even  when  not  in  bloom; 
foliage  beautifully  marked  with  transparent  white 
spots,  showing  to  great  advantage  before  a  win- 
dow. Flowers  white,  with  black  center.  Blooms 
splendidly  in  the  garden  or  as  a  pot-plant.  Large 
bulbs,  to  bloom  at  once,  20c.  each;  three  for  50c. 

The  Black  Calla— 

(Arum  Sanctum; 
Arum  Palestinum  or 
Solomon's  L  i  1  y.) 
These  magnificent, 
flowers  are  sweet- 
scented,  and  often 
measure  more  than 
a  foot  in  length  by 
five  to  eight  inches 
in  width;  the  inside 
color  is  of  richest 
velvety  purplish 
black  imaginable, 
while  the  outside  is 
of  a  pleasing  green. 
The  center  spadix 
rises  to  a  height  of 
10  to  12  inches  and 
is  of  the  deepest 
black.  The  foliage 
is  solid  in  texture, 
rich  deep  green,  and 
elegantly  reticula- 
ted. Strong  bulbs, 
such  as  I  send  oiat, 
are  positively  sure 
to  bloom  if  planted 
in  very  rich  soil, 
two  inches  below 
The  Black  Calla  surface,  and  given 

plenty  of  light,  heat  and  moisture.  As  the  bulbs  in- 
crease in  size  and  number  ever}7  year,  such  a  treasure 
is  sure  to  become  valuable  and  appreciated.  40c. 
each,  3  for  $1.00,  6  for  $2. 00. 

Apios  Tuberosa — Also  called  tuberous-rooted  Wis- 
taria. A  pretty  vine  possessing  a  delicious  Violet 
fragrance.    2  for  10c,  5  for  20c,  doz.  45c. 

Tuberous  Begonias — Elegant  healthy  bulbs  of  our 
own  importation  and  at  lowest  prices  ever  made. 
This  showy  flower  has  now  become  very  popular. 
Our  customers  plant  lawn  beds  of  50  or  100  bulbs 
under  partial  shade  with  splendid  results.  Beau- 
tiful foliage,  larger  and  richer  flowers  than 
Geraniums. 

Bulbs  of  Giant  Flowering,  varieties  —  Single 
White,  Single  Yellow,  Single  Scarlet,  Single 
Pink,  Single  Mixed,  Double  Mixed.    Each  15c. 

Hyac*mthus  Caudicaiis— It  can  be  used  with  ex- 
cellent effect  in  the  center  of  a  bed  of  scarlet 
Gladiolus,  as  it  comes  into  bloom  about  the  same 
time.  The  flowers  are  bell-shaped  and  pendu- 
lous, pure  white  in  color,  and  somewhat  fragrant. 
The  plant  is  hardy  and  gaows  stronger  each  year. 
Very  useful  along  walls,  fences  and  in  beds. 
Each,  6c,  4  for  20c,  doz.,  55c. 


Lilium  auratum 

Amaryllis— FORMOSISSIMA.    Deep,  rich  velvety 

crimson.    Each  15c,  3  for  25c. 
Jolmsoiii — Crimson  striped  with  white.    Each,  40c, 

3  for  $1.00. 

Criiittiti  Kirki — The  grandest  variety  of  this  group. 
The  flowers  are  fragrant,  petals  broad  and  white, 
with  a  deep  purple  reddish  stripe  through  the 
center.  Usually  two  flower  stalks  are  sent  up, 
each  bearing  a  large  cluster  of  12  to  20  flowers. 
It  blooms  with  the  greatest  freedom.  40c.  post- 
paid. Extra  Mammoth  Bulbs,  weighing  about 
one  and  one  half  lbs.,  $1.00  postpaid. 
Critium  Americauum,  pure  white.  25c.  each. 
Critium  elegatis,  pink.    25c.  each. 

Pancratium  Calathiiium — Handsome  clusters  of 
large  striking,  very  fragrant,  pearly  white  flowers. 
Bulbs  should  be  kept  warm  and  'dry,  and  planted 
out  in  the  middle  of  March.  They' will  then  com- 
mence flowering  in  May.  It  is  also  admirably 
adapted  for  pot  culture,  and  can  be  forced  into 
flower  in  6  to  8  weeks  time,  25c.  each,  52.50  per  doz 

Madeira  Vine — The  Madeira  Vine  is  a  popular  and 
favorite  tuberous-rooted  climber  of  rapid  growth, 
with  dense  and  beautiful  foliage,  twining  to  a 
great  height.  It  grows  anywhere,  but  does  better 
in  a  warm,  sunny,  sheltered  location.  It  is  also 
a  very  pretty  plant  for  training  around 
the  windows  in  the  house.  Strong  tubers,  each, 
6c;  3  for  15c;  per  doz.,  50c,  postpaid. 


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GLOXINIA. 

Eichling's  Improved  Hybrids.  We  know 
of  no  bulbous  plant  that  will  give  such  uni- 
versal satisfaction  as  the  Gloxinia.  Their 
charming  trumpet  shaped  flowers  are  ex- 
quisitely tinted,  blotched,  or  tigered  with 
miniature  dots  of  violet,  pink,  or  crimson. 
Each,  15c. 

Qaladiums  or  Elephant's  Ears. 

Prices  for  single  bulbs  and  dozen  lots  include 
prepayment;  100  lots  go  by  express,  at  buyers 
expense. 

One  of  the  most  effective  plants  in  cultiva- 
tion for  planting  out  upon  the  lawn  ;  growing 
5  feet  high,  with  handsome  leaves  often  3  feet 
long  and  20  inches  wide.  It  will  grow  in  any 
good  garden  soil  and  is  of  easiest  culture. 
Can  be  stored  in  sand  in  any  warm  place  dur- 
ing winter. 

Fine  bulbs  with  live  center  shoots. 

Bulbs  from  1^  to  2^  inch  in  diameter  10c. 
each,  3  for  20c. 

Bulbs  from  2%  to  3  inch  in  diameter,  15c. 
each;  3  for  35c. 

Bulbs  from  3  to  4  inch  in  diameter,  30c.  each, 
3  for  85c 

Mammoth,  largest  size,  beautiful  bulbs, 
each,  40c;  per  doz.,  $4.00,  by  mail,  50c;  doz. 
$5. 00. 


Fancy  leaved  Caladiums. 

Fancy  Leaved  Caladiums  —  For  window  boxes, 
or  greenhouse  growing  this  is  one  of  the  most  deco- 
rative plants.  Their  rich,  thrifty  leaves,  handsomer 
than  Begonias,  are  spotted,  marbled,  veined  and 
striped  with  white,  pink  and  dark  red.  These  bulbs, 
though  comparatively  rare,  are  easily  grown  and  their 
handsome  foliage  is  much  admired.  Out  of  doors 
use  a  shaded  location,  with  light  soil,  watering  as  often 
as  needful.  Bulbs  should  be  dried  down  and  stored 
in  a  warm  place  during  the  Wintei.  They  should  be 
started  into  growth  in  a  warm  place  by  February  1st. 
Each,  20c;  6  varieties,  $1.00.  postpaid. 

DAHLIAS. 

Culture. — Plant  the  roots  from  March  to  the  end 
of  May  in  rich  ground,  but  not  in  fresh  manure  ;  se- 
lect the  highest  place  in  the  garden  for  them,  as  they 
are  sure  to  die  in  wet  ground.  As  soon  as  the  shoots 
are  about  a  foot  high,  pinch  the  head  off  to  make  the 
plant  more  bushy.  When  the  ground  is  low  they 
must  be  planted  on  ridges  four  feet  apart  each  way, 
and  a  ditch  made  between  each  double  row.  Prices 
include  postage. 

If  flowers  are  wanted  during  summer,  one  pinching 


Gloxinia — French 
Tigred  and 
Spotted. 


is  sufficient.  Most  people,  however,  plant  Dahlias 
for  All  Saints'  Day.  In  this  case  the  pinching  of 
shoots  must  be  repeated  several  times,  but  not  later 
than  August;  they  will  then  be  in  full  bloom  for  No- 
vember 1st. 


White  Dahlia,  Snow  Clad 


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C.  W.  EICHLIXG,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA, 


DKLHIFSS- Co-NTIxued. 


Double  Cahlias. 

CACTUS  DAHLIA. 
Beauty  of  Arundel— Glowing  crimson. 
Delicata — Yellow,  overlaid  with  soft  pink. 
Henry  Patrick — Pure  snow  white. 
Win.  Pierce — Rich,  butter  yellow. 
Zulu — Darkest  maroon,  almost  black.    20c.  each. 


FIVE  DAHLIAS  OF  SPECIAL  MERIT. 

Nymphea  (The  Pink  Water  Lily).  An  entirely  dis- 
tinct and  novel  variety  of  perfect  shape,  producing 
flowers  of  large  size,  with  heavy  broad  petals,  those 
of  the  center  being  somewhat  cupped  or  incurved. 
The  color  is  clear,  distinct,  light  shrimp  pink,  shad- 
ing sl'ghtly  darker  toward  the  outer  petals.  20  cents 
each. 

Crimson  Giant.  Of  immense  size  and  intense  glow- 
ing crimson,  richly  shaded;  a  great  favorite  every- 
where on  account  of  its  large  size  and  deep  color. 
20  cents  each. 

Lucy  Fawcett.  Very  large,  pale  straw,  striped  and 
penciled  rosy  magenta  ;  constantly  a  mass  of  per- 
fect flowers  and  invaluable  for  cutting;  one  of  the 
best.    20  cents. 

Penelope.  Pure  white,  delicately  flaked  lavender;  of 
beautiful  form  and  always  perfect;  good  for  cutting 
and  decorating.    20  cents. 

Queen  Victoria.  Pure  yellow,  sometimes  shaded 
old  gold;  of  good  size,  perfect  form,  and  a  profuse 
bloomer;  a  tall  vigorous  grower  with  beautifully 
quilled  petals.    2a  cents. 

SHOW  and  FANCY  DAHLIAS. 
Snow  Clad,  Double  White,  the  most  valuable  for 

bouquets;  20c.  each. 
Glare  of  the  Garden,   dazzling  red,  very  double, 

20c  each. 

Crimson  King,  rich  glowing  crimson,  20c.  sach. 
Dom  Pedro,  scarlet,  white  tipped,  20c.  each. 

POMPON  DAHLIAS. 

Loveliness— White,  tipped  pink  and  purple. 
Snow  Flake— Small,  pure  white.    15c.  each. 


NEW_ 
ORCHID-FLOWERING 


CANNAS. 


Special  Offer 
No.  206. 

One  good  plant 
each.  Al  eniannia, 
Austria  and  Bavaria, 
60c. 


These  New  Mam- 
moth Orchid  Flow- 
ered Cannas  are  a 
surprise  to  ever\-- 
bodv.  The  beautiful 
Gladiolus-Flowered, 
Crozy  varieties,  de- 
veloped during  the 
past  six  or  eight 
years,  have  been 
considered  a  marvel- 
ous advance  in  hy- 
bridizing, but  in 
these  later  ones  we 
have  again  doubled 
the  size  of  the 
flowers  of  this  mag- 
nificent class  o  f 
plants  and  these,  we 
believe  are  only  the 
advance  guard  of  a 
full  range  of  color, 
with  even  more  sub- 
stance of  flowers 
than  the  present. 
We  imported  these 
in  quantity  last  sea- 
son from  Italy.  a:;;i  V  .-  .''  -.7 ..  .  • 
offer  them  at  very  .  .' 
moderate  prices. 

Alemann  ia. 

gigantic     flowering  "Sts*^ 
Canna.     This  kind 
produces  the  largest 
flowers  which  have 

been  obtained  from  any  Canna.  The  plant 
grows  4i  to  5  feet  high,  arid  has  numerous 
musalike  glaucous  leaves.  Above  ths 
leaves,  which  alone  would  be  sumcient  to 
render  the  plant  beautiful,  emerge  nu- 
merous gigantic  and  really  wonderful 
spikes  of  flowers.  The  blooms  are  enor- 
mous, and  surpass  in  size  even  those  of  the 
Canna  "Italia."  The  outer  petals  are 
scarlet,  with  a  very  broad,  goldeu-yellow 
border.  The  inside  of  the  blooms  is  scarlet 
and  dark  red.  Exceedingly  beautiful. 
Fach  30. 

America.  The  first  gigantic-flowering  Canna  with  red  leaves. 
Height  about  4^  feet.  The  beautiful  foliage  has  a  dark  back- 
ground, shaded  and  flamed  with  green,  bronze  and  purple,  and 
shines  as  if  varnished.  The  spikes  are  very  large  and  the  flowers 
enormous,  a  yellow  throat  and  petals  of  glowing  red, 
flamed  and  streaked  with  purple — a  combination  of  colors  not 
seen  in  the  Crozy  class.    Fach  30c 


Special  Offer  No.  207. 

One  good  plant  each  Alem- 
annia,  Burbauk  and  Italia  for 
50  cents,  postpaid. 


Canna  Alemannia. 
Burbank.  Height  6  feet.  The  new  Orchid-Flowered  Canna.  At 
last  we  have  not  only  a  clear,  beautiful  flowered  ytllow  Canna, 
but  also  a  flower  magnificent  in  size,  fully  twice  as  large  as 
Madam  Crozy  and  similar  kinds.  The  flowers  are  truly  gigantic 
in  s;ze,  the  upper  petals  spreading  fully  7  inches  and  the  form  is 
really  semi-double.    Toward  the  inner  part  the  petals  show  fine 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWKR  SEEDS. 


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CHNNKS 

crimson  spots,  all  the  rest  of  the  flower  is  of  a  most  beautiful  rich 
canary  yellow.  A  very  strong  grower,  5  to  6  feet  high,  with 
leaves  havinf  a  texture-like  rubber.  A  decorative  plant  as  well 
as  a  flowering  plant  for  greenhouse  or  private  conservatory,  it  is 
the  finest  novelty  of  recent  years.  15c. ;  2  for  25c;  12  for  $1.50. 
Italia.  Height,  6  feet.  One  of  the  new  Giant  Orchid-Flowering 
type.  *Iu  color,  the  centre  is  of  brillant  red,  the  outer  half  of  the 
circumference  of  each  petal  being  a  wide,  irregular  baud  of  clear 
yellow,  making,  with  the  two  colors,  a  very  striking  flower. 
Growing  plants,  each  15c,;  2  for  25c;  6  for  75c;  dozen  $1.40. 
Aphrodite.  Height,  about  6  feet.  Very  rich  flowering,  broad 
green  leaves,  immense  trusses  of  large  flowers,  golden  yellow 
with  large  spots,  salmon  color;  inner  petals  entirely  salmon 
color.    Splendid.  30c.  each. 

Bavaria.  Height,  about  3  feet.  Reaves  large,  green,  with  a 
bluish  hue.  Very  large  spikes,  and  flowers  of  a  brillant  golden 
yellow,  covered  all  over  with  scatlet  spots.  Quite  unique,  and 
extremely  handsome.  25c.  each. 

Austria.  One  of  the  wonders  of  recent  introduction;  many  of 
the  flowers  when  fully  outstretched  measure  over  six  inches 
across,  the  petals  are  very  broad  with  slightly  reflexed  edges 
resembling  very  closely  some  of  the  orchid  family.  The  plant 
is  remarkable  for  its  sturdy,  rank  growth,  forming  massive 
clumps  six  to  seven  feet  high,  covered  from  the  ground  up  with 
large  deep  green  Musa-like  foliage.  Plants  set  out  early  in  the 
season  will  before  midsummer  form  clumps  with  twenty  to 
thirty  strong  stems,  each  stem  surmounted  by  tall  spikes  of 
golden  yellow  flowers  standing  upright  like  immense  lilies.  It 
blooms  continuously  from  early  summer  until  checked  by  frosts 
in  fall;  lifted  before  frost  and  taken  into  the  house  will  continue 
to  bloom  all  winter.    15  cents. 

J&ipSpecial !— One  each  of  the  above  eleven  New  Cannas,  $1.25, 
postpaid.    Or  one  Burbank  and  one  Italia  for  25c. 

CANNAS. — Our  Standard  Dozen  of  Well-tried  Varieties — The  col- 
lection offered  below  consists  entirely  of  standard  w-ell-tried  va- 
rietiee;  all  of  them  are  introductions  of  recent  years  and  have 
been  tested  under  all  conditions.  We  can  recommend  these  for 
all  purposes,  especially  for  massing  in  large  quantities.  Our 
large  stock  enables  us  to  offer  them  at  a  very  low  price. 
Alphonse  Bouvier.  Of  the  many  crimson  varieties  yet  intro- 
duced this  is,  all  points  considered,  probably  the  grandest  and 
most  effective.  It  is  a  remarkably  luxuriant  grower,  attaining 
a  height  of  from  6  to  7  feet  in  rich  soil.  In  color  it  is  a  rich  bril- 
liant crimson,  almost  approaching  scarlet  when  it  first  opens, 
changing  to  a  deep  dazzling  crimson  as  the  flowers  fully  develop. 
Alsace.  3l  feet.  Green  foliage.  Nearest  approach  to  white, 
being  a  pale  lemon  yellow  and  bleaching  to  white  in  the  sun. 
When  massed  it  makes  a  fine  effect  against  a  dark  back  ground. 
Medium  sized  flowers. 

Aurore.  4  to  5  feet.  Green  foliage.  Flowers  a  distinct  orange- 
salmon;  trusses  of  large  size  and  produced  in  the  greatest  pro- 
fusion. Alwa3'S  look  well  in  dry  or  wet  weather,  showing  its 
flowers  to  best  advantage  when  massed.  So  planted  it  is  very 
effective. 


(CONTINUED.) 

Chasies  Henderson.  A  grand  variety  of  a  fine  crimson  color 
that  has  become  very  popular.  While  it  is  not  quite  as  rich  in 
color  as  Alphonse  Bouvier,  its  habit  of  growth  is  much. more 
compact,  rarely  exceeding  3-^  feet  in  height,  which  makes  it  a 
desirable  companion  to  such  varieties  as  Florence  Yaughan  and 
Madame  Crozy. 

Egandale.  A  most  excellent  variety,  with  bronzy  foliage  and 
soft  currant-red  flowers,  which  are  thrown  well  above  the  foli- 
age; one  ot  the  best  of  its  type  attains  a  height  of  about  4  feet. 
Eldorado.  4  feet.  Foliage  green,  large,  yellow  flowers,  finely 
speckled  with  lightest  red;  they  never  fade  but  drop  off  the 
flower- stalk  as  they  pass  perfection,  leaving  it  bright  and  clean, 
so  that  the  bed  is  always  a  mass  of  the  brightest  golden  yellow. 
Papa.  4  feet.  Green  foliage;  considered  by  many  the  finest 
red;  strong  grower,  throwing  up  immense  spikes  of  flowers; 
the  florets  being  of  grand  size  and  fine  form;  color,  pure  red; 
habit  of  plant  graceful. 

Florence  Vatsghan.  Undoubtedly  one  of  the  finest  yellow 
spotted  varieties  yet  sent  out;  in  color  it  is  of  a  bright  rich 
golden-yellow,  spotted  with  bright  red;  the  flowers,  which  are 
of  the  largest  size,  of  great  substance  and  of  perfect  form,  are 
borne  in  large  heads  and  in  the  greatest  profusion;  the  foliage 
is  massive  and  of  a  rich  green  color;  the  plants  rarely  exceed  3 
feet  in  height. 

Furst  Bismarck.  This  variety,  introduced  two  years  ago,  has 
impressed  us  with  its  many  good  qualitii-s  each  season.  It  is  of 
a  rich  scarlet  crimson,  but  so  distinct  from  all  other  crimsons 
that  it  can  be  planted  along  with  them  in  perfect  harmony  of 
color.  The  flowers  are  of  large  size,  with  broad  petals  of  good 
substance,  and  produced  in  immense  trusses;  the  plant  is  of 
vigorous,  compact,  uuiform  growth,  about  zk  leet  high. 
Madame  Crozy.  The  flowers  of  this  well-known  and  popular. 
variet5^  are  of  a  dazzling  crimson  scarlet,  bordered  with  golden- 
yellow.  The  plant  is  of  a  vigorous  growth  yet  dwarf  in  habit, 
rarely  exceeding  4  feet  in  height.  Foliage  bright  green,  and 
very  massive.  The  flowers  are  produced  on  large  branching 
stems  which  are  closely  set  with  bloom,  each  stem  being  really 
a  bouquet  in  itself. 

Paul  Marquant— One  of  the  most  pleasing  on  account  of  its 
large  size  and.  entirely  distinct  color.  The  flowers  stand  out 
from  the  spike  separately  in  such  a  manner  as  to  attract  special 
attention.  Its  color,  frequently  compared  in  softness  to  an  Or- 
chid, is  of  a  bright  salmon  scarlet,  passing  to  rosy  carmine  with 
a  peculiar  silvery  lustre,  which  lights  up  the  salmon  very  brightly. 
3  to  3!  feet  in  height 

Queen  Charlotte— Considered  by  many  the  finest  of  all  the  gilt- 
edged  varieties.  The  plant  attains  a  height  of  about  three  feet 
and  is  furnished  with  heavy  bluish-green  foliage;  the  enormous 
flower- spikes,  towering  grandly  above  the  foliage,  bear  a  beauti- 
ful bouquet  of  large  flowers  of  perfect  form,  with  petals  of  a  rich 
scarlet  crimson,  broadly  banded  with  bright  canary  yellow.  3 
feet  high. 

■Price:  Any  of  the  above,  15  cts.  each,  $1.50  per  dozen. 


ROSES.  MY  SPECIALTY. 


FOR  NOVELTIES  AND  OTHER  CHOICE  VARIETES  SEE  PAGES  vi,  vii  and  viii. 

After  you  have  planted  all  the  new  varieties  listed  on  pages  vi,  vii  and  viii,  select  from  the  following  col- 
lection. Price  for  two  year  old,  branched  plants  ready  to  bloom,  20c.  eacli;  $2.00  a  dozen.  Extra  size, 
$3.00  to  $4.00  per  dozen. 

One  year  old  plants,  10c.  each;  $1.00  per  doz.    Postpaid  by  mail. 

In  filling  orders  I  reserve  the  right  to  sent  larger  plants  at  a  higher  price,  or  smaller  ones  at  a  reduced 
price.    It  is  impossible  to  have  all  varieties  in  all  sizes  always  on  hand. 
Bay  only  varieties  of  Roses  recommended  in  our  catalogue. 

General  List  o.~  Everbloomirig  Tea  Roses, 


Andre  Schwartz — Beautiful  crimson,  free  flowering. 

Aline  Sisley —  Free  bloomer,  color  varying  from  red 
to  purplish  rose;  a  splendid  sort,  exceedingly  select. 

Aurora — Very  pretty  and  valuable;  beautiful  ro^y 
blush,  changing  to  clear  rose;  very  pretty  and  fragrant. 

Archduke  Charles — Dark  red  changing  to  light  red. 

Agrippina — Rich,  velvety  crimson;  grand  bedder. 

Bardou  Job — {The  Saucer  Rose.)  This  is  not, 
strictly  speaking,  a  new  Rose,  but  its  merits  have  only 
been  discovered  in  the  past  year.  It  is  scarce,  aud 
will  be  so  for  some  time  to  come.  It  is  of  a  semi- 
climbing  habit,  being  quite  vigorous  and  strong.  The 
foliage  i=  large  and  leathery.  The  flowers  are  large, 
and  resemble  a  saucer  in  shape,  semi-double.  The 
color  is  the  deepest,  richest  velvety-crimson  of  all 
Roses.  We  know  of  nothing  in  the  Rose  family  so 
rich  in  color.  A  well-grown  bunch  of  these  Roses  will 
startle  you.    25  cents  each;  $2.50  per  dozen. 


Bon  Silene.  Noted  for  the  beauty  of  its  buds.  Color 
a  most  beautiful  deep  rose,  sometimes  shading  to  a 
bright  rosy  crimson. 

Bridesmaid. — This  exquisite  new  rose  is  a  sport  from 
the  old  Catherine  Mermet.  The  Bridesmaid  retains 
all  the  good  qualities  of  its  parent,  and  is  similar  ex- 
cept to  color,  which  is  two  shades  darker.  It  is  a  val- 
uable acquisition. 

The  Bride— One  of  the  best  pure  white  Tea  Roses. 
The  buds  are  very  large,  very  double  and  of  a  beau- 
tiful form,  carried  high  and  erect  on  bright  smooth 
stems.  Would  grace  any  bride  in  her  wedding  robes. 
Unsurpassed  for  purity  of  color. 


Bougere 

Full. 


-Bronzed  pink,  tinged  with  lilac.  Large  and 


Beauty  of  Stapleford- 

crimson. 


-Bright  pink  and  rich  rosy 


DR.  TICHENOR'S  ANTISEPTIC,  HEALS  LIKE  MAGIC. 


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C.  W.  EICHLTNG,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


creamy 


Beaute  Iuconstante— (Inconstant  Beauty.)  This  is 
by  all  odds  the  most  remarkable  Rose  that  I  have  ever 
seen.  It  is  odd,  unique  and  beautiful.  A  single  bush 
will  bear  at  the  same  time  flowers  of  various  colors, 
ranging  from  orange  to  capuchin  red  and  carmine. 
Catherine  Mermet— One  of  the  most  fashionable 
shades  for  cut  flowers.  Color  a  clear,  rosy  pink;  large. 
Champion  of  the  World  —  (New.)  A  rich,  deep, 
rosy  pink,  very  free  bloomer  and  deliciously  fragrant. 
Clara  Watson— New  Hybrid  Tea  Rose.  A  free- 
blooming  Tea  Rose  of  English  origin  with  many  dis- 
tinct features.    The  flowers  are  very  graceful. 

Cotntesse  Riza  du  Pare— Cop- 
pery-rose, tinged  soft  velvet. 
Christine  de  None— Color  a  rich 
crimson,  with  deeper  center,  large 
broad  petals.  A  most  beautful 
Rose. 

Devonien sis— Very  full 
white,  with  pink  center. 
Duchess  de  Brabant.  This  is  an- 
other old-time  favorite.  Color  a 
beautiful  rose,  tinged  amber  in  the 
center.  Everybody  plants  this  va- 
riety.   See  cut. 

Duchess  of  Albany,  or  Red  La 
France.  This  is  a  superb  new 
Rose,  resembles  La  France,  but  is 
more  vigorous  in  growth  and  much 
deeper  in  color,  hence  the  name 
"Red  La  France"  seems  very  ap- 
propriate. 

Duchess  Maria  Salviati.  Color 
a  fine  chrome-orange,  with  shadings 
of  rosy  flesh,  the  center  pure  saf- 
fron. Frequently  the  flowers  come 
a  perfectly  clear  saffron-yellow,  with 
no  shading.  Sweet  violet  scented. 
Empress  Eugenie.  One  of  the 
best  blooming  roses  we  have;  light, 
soft  rose  color;  very  perfect  form 
and  very  double,  shape  of  Souv.  de 
Malmaison. 

Etoile  de  Lyon.  This  magnificent 
Tea  Rose  originated  at  Lyons, 
France;  color  chrome-yellow,  deep- 
ening to  pure  golden  yellow,  very 
double  and  full;  deliciously  fra- 
grant. 

General  de  Tartas.    Carmine,  1  ^ 

shaded,  violet  purple. 
General  Robert  E.  Lee.  Solid 
yellow,  delicate  and  slow  grower. 
Golden  Gate — This  magnificent  rose  is  a  cross  between 
the  old  greatly  admired  varieties,  Safrano  and  Corne- 
lia Cook,  and  while  combining  the  good  qualities  of 
both,  is  vastly  more  beautiful  than  either.  It  is  a 
strong,  healthy  grower,  excellent  for  both  bedding 
and  house  culture.  Produces  a  profusion  of  long- 
'  pointed  buds,  opening  to  very  large  double  roses  of 
creamy  white,  beautifully  tinted  with  soft  yellow  at 
the  base  of  the  broad  petals,  which  are  exquisitely 
bordered  with  clear  rose. 

Henry  M.  Stanley— (New.)  A  rare  shade  of  am- 
ber-rose, delicately  tinged  with  apricot-yellow  to- 
wards the  center. 

Isabella  Sprunt — An  old-time  yellow  Rose. 
Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria— (New).  This  is  one  of 
the  best  pure-white  ever-blooming  Roses  that  we 
know.  Its  large,  handsome  buds  of  elegant  double  flow- 
ers, when  full  blown,  are  a  sight  to  see.  It  is  a  con- 
stant bloomer. 

Jules  Finger— Bright  rosy  scarlet  and  intense  crim- 
son. 

La  Princess  Vera— Pale  flesh,  changing  to  salmon. 


Cornelia  Cook — The  favorite  white  Rose. 

Crown  Princess  Victoria— (White  Malmaison.) 
(New.)  Identical  with  Malmaison,  except  that  the 
color  is  white. 

Clothilde  Soupert  — The  color  is  a  French  white, 
deepening  to  a  rose-blush  in  the  center.  Its  greatest 
value  lies  in  its  wonderfnl  profusion  of  bloom,  even 
the  smallest  plants  being  literally  covered  with^  flow- 
ers. Even  in  midsummer  a  bouquet  of  splendid  buds 
and  open  flowers  can  be  obtained  from  this  fine  va- 
riety. 


Duchess  de  Brabant. 
La  Sylphide— Blush,  with  fawn  center,  very  large  and 
double. 

Leonie  Osterrith,  or  White  Soupert— We  have  given 
this  Rose  an  extended  trial,  and  believe  there  is  no 
better  white  Rose  grown. 


Louis  Phillippe 

and  beautiful. 


-Rich,  dark,   velvety-crimson,  free 
-A  coppery-rose,  beautifully  tinted 
blush  shaded  salmon  and 


Louis  Richard 

j  with  lilac. 
Louise  de  la  Rive— Soft 
|  fawn. 

Letty  Coles— Color  a  soft,  rosy  pink,  shaded  with 
\  intense  crimson.    Of  the  largest  size.  Exquisite. 
I  La  France.    Beautiful  pink,  but  hard  to  grow  in  the 
I  South. 


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White  La  France — Same 
as  La  France,  except  in 
color. 

Luciole. — Another  good 
Rose,  producing  very  long 
pointed  buds  of  a  coppery 
color,  suffused  with  pink 
and  crimson.  This  Rose 
we  recommend  for  its 
many  good  qualities. 

Marie  Lambert — Known 
as  Snowflake';  creamy 
white. 

Mosella  or  Yellow  Sou- 
pert — Mosella  is  a  stron- 
ger grower,  flowers  are  a 
litte  larger  than  Clothilde 
Soupert,  but  appear  the 
same  way  in  clusters  and 
on  single  stems.  The  color 
is  chrome-yellow  in  the 
center,  getting  creamy- 
white  on  the  edges  of  the 
petals.  It  will  make  a  great 
bedder  and  is  perfectly 
hardy. 

Ma  man  Cochet.  This  is, 
without  exception,  the 
most  perfect  Pink  Tea 
Rose  in  existence.  A  Rose 
to  be  perfect  should  have 
the  following  qualities: 
Good  color,  abundance  of 
bloom,  full  bud  of  lasting 
power,  stiff  stem,  fine  fol- 
iage and  luxuriant  growth. 
Maman  Cochet  is  the  only 
Rose,  to  my  knowledge, 
in  which  all  these  quali- 
ties are  united.  No  South- 
ern garden  can  afford  to 
be  without  it.  In  bud  it 
resembles  the  Mermet 
family,  being  long  and 
shapely,  borne  on  long, 
stiff  stems.  The  color  is 
a  deep,  rose  pink,  the  in- 
ner side  of  the  petals  be- 
ing silver-iose,  shaded  and  touched  with  golden  yellow.  We  pro- 
nounce this  the  finest  Rose  for  the  garden  by  far  that  France  has 
produced  for  a  number  of  years. 

Madame  Francisca  Krueger.  It  has  the  form,  color  and  substance 
of  those  very  choice  and  valuable  varieties  which  only  come  occasi- 
onally. Superb  elongated  buds,  and  extra  large  blooms.  Color 
very  rich  and  bright,  salmon-yellow  or  buff  rose. 

fladame  Lambard.  Deep,  coppery  pink;  a  grand  bloomer  of 
healthy  constitution. 

rime  Joseph  Schwartz.  An  excellent  rose,  one  of  the  best  bloo- 
ming roses  we  have,  buds  white  and  pink  tip;  pretty  and  fragrant. 
Madame  Eli  Lambert.  A  rich,  creamy  white,  tinted  pale-golden- 
yellow,  bordered  flesh.  An  exquisite  Rose. 

fladame  Welche.  Color  amber-yellow  and  crimson-rose.  It  is 
charming. 

riarion   Dingee.    (New.)    Deep  brillant,  dark  crimson.  Probably 

the  darkest  and  richest  Tea  Rose. 

Madame  Schwaller,  soft,  pink,  good  bloomer. 

Madame  Pernet  Ducher.  A  good  well-formed  bud,  quite  long  and 
of  distinct  shape  and  form.  Color  a  light  canary-yellow.  The  first 
distinct  yellow  hybrid  Tea.    Of  good,  strong,  robust  growth. 

Time.  Bravy,  rich,  cream  color  with  pinkish  centre. 

Tlarie  Guillot,  pure  white. 

'  Marie  van  Houtte.     White,  slightly  tinged  with  yellow;  one  of 
I  the  handsomest  of  Tea  Roses,  free-grower  and  fine  bloomer. 
^Meteor.    A  velvet  red,  ever-bloomer  of  the  deepest  glowing  crim- 
son.   As  fine  as  a  Hybrid.   A  beautiful  open  rose,   a  free  bloomer, 
and  a  very  excellent  pot  Rose. 
Medea.    Rich  canary  yellow. 


Clothilde  Soupert. 


Pink  Soupert 


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Papa  Gcntier — A  magnificent  red  Tea,  a  seedling  of 
Duchess  of  Edinburg;  flowers  large  and  semi-double, 
vivid,  rose  color,  reverse  of  petals  crimson,  free- grow- 
ing, and  flowering  profusely;  exceedingly  fine. 

Mile.  Cecile  Bruaner — Flowers  perfectly  double 
and  -delight folly  fragrant;  color  rosy  pink,  on  rich 
crreamy  white  o  ind';  a  great  bloomer;  very  saiisfac- 
tory  for  bedding.    (Polyantha  ) 

Pink  Soupert— (New.)  Like  Chlothi'de  Soupert, 
except  the  color  is  a  lovely  shade  of  clear  pink. 

Princess  Sagan — A  strong-growing  Rose,  with 
small,  closely-set,  dark  foliage,  and  medium-sized 
flowers  of  the  brightest  scarlet  and  velvety  texture. 


Papa  Gontier 

Perle 


d'Or — (Polyantha.)     Coppery-gold,  changing 
to  fawn. 

Princess  Bonnie — Sweeter  than  "La  France."  The 
best  for  winter  blooming;  blooms  all  the  time.  The 
brightest,  sweetest  and  freest  blooming  rose  in  exis 
tence,  deep,  crimson. 

President  Carnot — (New.)    This  is  a  superb  new 
Rose,  combining  lovely  shade  of  fawn  and  pink.  Ex 
tra  fine. 

Red  iVtalmaison — Same  as  Malmaison,  except  the 
color  is  a  rich,  dark  crimson. 
Safrano — An  old  favorite  still  much  sought  for.  Color 
a  most  beautiful  apricot  yellow,  shading  to  orange. 


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Senator  McNaughton — In  foliage  and  growth  it  is 
identical  with  Perle.  The  flowers  are  of  the  same  form 
and  size,  while  the  color  is  an  ivory-white  of  great 
purity.    And  if  there  is  a  difference  in  freedom  of 
bloom  it  is  in  favor  of  Senator  McNaughton. 
Souvenir  d'ttii  Ami,  clear  deep  rose-color. 
Sombfieul— Pure  white,  edged  with  silvery  rose. 
Souvenir  DeWooton — Bright  magenta  red,  passing 
at  base  to  fine  violet  crimson,  richly  shaded;  flowers  are 
large,  full  and  regular,  with  thick  leathery  petals  and 
delicious  tea  scent. 

Souvenir  de  la  Malmaison— This  is  undoubtedly 
the  finest  and  most  perfect  rose  of  this  class;  hardy, 
free-blooming,  of  beautiful  clear  flesh  color,  edges 
blush; superb. 


The  Queen — Beautiful  long  buds,  the  color  is  pure 
snow-white.    Exquisitely  scented.  Hardy. 

I  Triumph  de  Pernet  Pere — The  flowers  are  extra  large, 
|  having  broad,  thick  petals,  and  long,  tapering  buds, 
with  delicious  Tea  fragrance.    Color  a  fine,  clear  ma- 
genta red,  sometimes  passing  to  a  bright  crimson. 
Striking  and  beautiful. 

White  La  France —(Augustine  Guinoisseau.)  This 
magnificent  new  Rose  is  a  pure  white  La  France,  hav- 
ing just  a  breath  of  rose-tint. 
White  Bougere — See  Novelties,  Page  vi. 

Price  of  above  varieties  two-yeor-old  plants,  20c. 
each;  $2.00  per  dozen  by  Express.  One  year  old  $1.00 
per  doz.,  postpaid. 


CILiIIMIIBIl^rG-  ROSES. 

BEWARE  OF  NEW  and  UNTRIED  ROSES.  CO  BY  OUR  CATALOGUE. 

Two-Year-Old  Plants,  Ready  to  Bloom.    Price  from  25c.  to  50c.  each,  except  when  Special  Price  is  Marked. 


One  year  old  plants  10c.  each. 


Crimson  Rambler.   d 


Marechal  Niel— This  une- 
qualed  climbing  Tea  Rose 
is  familiar  to  all.  Its  frag- 
rance, immense  size  of 
flowers,  graceful  shape  and 
substance  of  the  buds,  and 
its  dark  golden  yellow  co- 
lor, have  won  for  the  Mare- 
chal Niel  a  great  reputa- 
tion.  First  size,  $1.00; 
smaller  plants,  10c.  to  50c. 
Budded,  very  strong,  from 
50c.  to  $1.00  each. 

Reine  Marie  Henrietta — 

Another  favorite  in  the 
Southern  garden,  well  de- 
serving of  the  preference 
bestowed  upon  it  above  all 
other  red  climbers.  Its 
long  pointed,  crimson 
buds  are  borne  in  clusters 
on  long  stems,  qualifying 
it  splendidly  for  cut  flowers 
and  corsage  bouquets. |Plant 
one  by  all  means.  10c.  to 
75c.  each. 

Reve  d'Or  —  This  is  the 
ideal  Tea  Rose.  Buff  color, 
tinted  apricot  yellow.  Ex- 
quisite fragrance  and  splen- 
did bud.  First  size  75c, 
smaller  plants,  10c.  to  50c. 

Zelia  Pradel— Of  all  the  ol- 
der varieties  of  Noisette 
Roses,  this  is  by  far  the 
most  valuable  for  both 
amateur  and  florist.  Its 
pure  white,  well  shaped 
perfectly  double  flowers 
appear  in  large  clusters  all 
summer.    25c.  to  50c.  each. 

James  Sprunt — Bud  a  dark 
crimson,  somewhat  lighter 
when  expanded.  10c.  to  50c. 

Lamarque — White,  tinged 
lemon  yellow;  10  to  50  cts. 

Solfatare. — Light  sulphur 
yellow;  large  and  double. 
10  to  50  cts. 

Climbing    Devoniensis  — 

Beautiful  cream-colored 
bud;  rosy  center,  10c.  to  50c. 
Cloth  of  Gold— Golden  yel- 
low center,  outer  petals 
nearly  white.  10  to  50  cts. 
each. 

W.  A.  Richardson— Deep 
orange,  the  most  unique 
color  of  all.  10c.  t;o  50c.  each. 


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Lady  Washington.  Pure  white,  enormous 
clusters,  freely  produced  till  frost.  Some  East- 
ern florists  prize  this  rose  very  highly,  claiming 
that  Washington  himself  named  the  original,  which 
is  now  standing  on  the  grave  of  Martha  Washington. 

Climbing  Wootton  —  New,  Rich,  bright  red,  in 
clusters. 

Ophirie — Reddish  copper,  medium  size,  full;  blooms 
best  after  the  second  year. 

Climbing  Malmaison — Malmaison  is  another  of  our 
most  perfect,  everblooming  roses,  and  now  we  have 
the  pleasure  to  offer,  for  the  first  time,  a  strong  clim- 
bing sport  of  that  old  favorite,  which  will  help  to 
make  it  still  more  popular.  A  continuous  blooming, 
climbing  rose  of  such  beauty  and  perfection  will 
make  a  most  welcome  addition  to  above  sterling  sorts. 
Price,  25  to  5o«cents  each. 

Pink  Rambler — New.    Hardy,  Lovely  pink. 

Carmine  Pillar— (  The  Butterfly  Rose.)  Hardy  clim- 
ber. The  flower  is  from  three  and  a  half  to  four  in- 
ches across,  of  the  brigtest  possible  rosy-carmine,  and 
produced  very  abundantly.  The  display  lasts  for 
several  weeks.  Quite  hardy.  One  of  the  very  finest 
of  ornamental  shrubby  Roses.  Of  the  freest  growth. 
It  is  so  dainty  and  graceful  is  to  be  given  the  name 
of  the  Butterfly  Rose. 

Claire  Carnot — Buff  or  orange-yellow,  peach-blos- 
som center,  medium-size,  full  and  compact  flowers, 
delightful  Tea  scent.    Very  pretty  and  desirable. 


Climbing  rieteor— This  gem  of  a  Hybrid  Tea  Rose 
may  properly  be  called  a  perpetual  blooming,  clim- 
bing General  Jacqueminot,  but  it  will  produce  twenty 
buds  to  Jacqueminot  one.  Buds  are  exquisite  in  form, 
flowers  large,  beautifully  shaped,  and  of  a  rich,  dark 
crimson  color.  Foliage  strong,  healthy  and  luxuriant. 
For  outdoor  cultivation  we  claim  this  the  finest 
rose  in  existence;  it  will  grow  10  to  12  feet  in  one 
season  and  produce  the  finest  buds  without  interrup- 
tion.   Price,  25  cents  each;  large  plants,  50c. 

Celine  Forestier— Deep  sulphur-yellow,  large,  full 
flowers,  perfectly  double,  a  fine  bloomer  and  good 
grower.    10  to  20c.  each. 

Climbing  La  France— New.  Hardy;  satiny-pink  in 
color.    25  cents  each. 

Climbing  Perle  des  Jardins — New.  Deep  golden- 
yellow.    25  cents  each. 

Climbing  Bridesmaid— For  description  and  price, 
see  Specialty  Sheet. 

Climbing  Kaiserin,  or  Mrs.    Robert  Peary  — See 

Specialty  Sheet. 

Empress  of  China  —  New.  Hardy.  Beautiful  red, 
changing  to  bright  pink.  Rampant  climber.  10  to 
20C.  each. 

White  Marechal  Niel — Identical  with  the  yellow  Niel, 
except  color  of  flowers,  which  are  pure  white.  20  to 
50c.  each. 

Yellow  Rambter— New.   Hardy.    Rich  yellow'. 
White  Rambler — New,  hardy,  10  to  2cc.  each. 


ELITE   HYBRID  PERPETUAL  ROSES. 

Large  2-year=old  plants,  20c.  to  50c.  each,  by  Express;  $2.00  per  dozen.    i=year  old 


plants  ioc.  each. 

The  Dinsmore,  the  finest  of  all  the  red  Hybrids.  The 
only  everbloomer. 

Capt.  Christy — Delicate  flesh  color,  deepening  in 
shade  toward  the  center;  one  of  the  most  beautiful  of 
Roses.  The  foliage  is  quite  distinct.  It  is  very  free 
in  flowering,  and  taken  all  in  all,  may  be  considered 
one  of  our  best  Roses. 

Paul  Neyron — Probably  the  largest  of  all  Roses;  co- 
lor clear  dark  pink,  shaded  carmine.  Form  of  flowers 
bold  and  handsome;  very  fragrant. 
Gloire  de  flargottin  —  Bright  crimson,  full  and 
double;  one  of  the  grandest  and  most  brilliant  hardy 
Roses. 

General  Jacqueminot  —  Now  known  everywhere. 
Not  as  good  as  Dinsmore;  it  will  soon  have  to  make 
room  for  that  grand  new  Rose. 

Hadame  Plantier — The  iron-clad   white  cemetery 
Rose.  This  is  the  old  stand-by,  and  is  unequaled  where 
a  hardy  white  Rose  is  needed.    It  bears  thousands  of 
beautiful,  snow-white,  fragrant  Roses.  It  is  as  hardy 
as  an  oak.  20  to  50c.  each, 
ilabel   Horrison,  pure  white,  large  flowers. 
Merveille  de  Lyon,  extra  large,  blush  white. 
Pierre  Notting,  dark  maroon. 

Ulrich  Brutmer — Flowers  large  and  full,  with  ex- 
ceedingly large,  shell  shaped  petals.  Color  cherry 
red.    A  splendid  variety. 

La  Reitie — Very  large  and  deliciously  fragrant.  Co- 
lor, a  beautiful  clear  rose. 

Mme.  Chas.  Wood— Dark  red;  one  of  the  best 
bloomers  of  this  class. 

American  Beauty — Flowers  very  large,  of  beautiful 
form,  and  very  double;  color  a  deep  rich  rose.  The 


I  fragrance  is  delightful,  resembling  La  France  or  the 
I  old  fashioned  Damask  Rose.  Difficult  to  grow. 

Roger  Lambelin — One  of  the  most  remarkable  Ro- 
ses yet  offered.  The  petals  are  irregular.on  the  edges 
like  a  double  Petunia.    The  color  is  glowing  crimson 

I  throughout,  except  the  edges  of  the  petals,  which  are 
all  distinctly  marked  with  a  white  band,  forming  a 

j  sharp  contrast  and  the  most  unique  combination  of 

j  colors  known  in  Roses.  The  growth  is  free  and  vi- 
gorons,  and  the  fragrance  is  delightful,  equal  to  the 

I  finest  of  the  hardy  Roses.  This  is  a  "novelty"  of 
a  most  striking  order. 

Prince  Camille  de  Rohan — Very  dark,  rich  velvety 
j  crimson,  passing  to  intense  maroon,  shaded  black; 
j  large  full  flowers.    One  of  the  darkest  roses  and  very 

handsome. 

i  Coquette  des  Blanches — Everblooming  white. 

Anna  de  Diesbach— Rich  carmine. 

Baronne  de  Rothschild — Satiny  pink;  very  large, 
beautiful. 

Baronne  Prevost. — Light  rose  color. 
Charles  Lefebre — Dark  velvety  crimson. 
Elizabeth  Vigneron,  very  large  and  double  pink-. 
Louis  Van  lioutte,  bright  carmine,  one  of  the  best 

hybrids. 

Vick's  Caprice. — One  of  the  few  hardy  Poses  that 
have  any  variegation.  It  is  a  vigorous  grower,  and 
bears  large  and  fragrant  flowers  of  bright  rose,  dis- 
tinctly striped  with  rich  crimson.  It  is  altogether  a 
most 'unique  and  pretty  variety.  A  Rose  that  is  sure 
to  attract  attention.  We  always  have  a  large  sale 
for  this  Rose. 


Floral  Designs 


for  all  occasions,  in  artistic  style.  Country  orders  a 
specialty.  Telegraph  orders  shipped  by  next  train 
for  Funerals,  Weddings,  Parties,  etc.  Correspondence  solicited.  Plans  and 
estimates  cheerfully  furnished. 


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NOTE: — No  Plant  Order  Shipped  for  Less  than  50  Cents, 
except  where  noted. 


Prices  include  postage, 


SELECT  LIST  OF  BEST  GARDE 

ABUTILONS. 

Souvenir  de  Bonn.  The  most  distinct  and  striking 
Abutilon  yet  introduced.  The  foliage  is  large 
and  of  a  deep  green  color,  each  leaf  >is  edged 
with  a  broad  white  margin,  not  unlike  the  silver- 
leaved  Geranium. 

Boule  de  Neige.    Fine,  pure  white,  very  free. 

Eclipse.  A  splendid  variegated  variety,  especially 
suited  for  baskets  and  vases  ;  foliage  marbled 
green  and  yellow,  flowers  of  fair  size,  sepals  scar- 
let, petals  orange-buff. 

Golden  Fleece.  Fine  pure  yellow,  remarkably 
free  flowering,  the  best  Abutilon  yet  introduced. 

Spleudeus.    Free-flowering,  bright  red.  . 

Thompsoiii  Plena.  Perfectly  double  flowers  that 
resemble  in  form  a  double  hollyhock  ;  rich  deep 
orange,  streaked  with  crimson.  10  cts.  each, 
$1.00  per  doz. 

ARISTOLOCHIA  ELECANS. 

(Dutchman's  Pipe.) 

One  of  the  best  summer  climbers;  of  rapid  and 
dense  growth.  It  bears  profusely,  even  on  small 
plants,  its  handsome  and  elegant  flowers,  of  a  rich 
dark  purple  color,  ornamented  throughout  with 
irregular  markings  of  a  creamy-white,  and  having 
a  yellow  eye.    15  to  25  cts.  each. 

ARAUCARIA. 

Excelsa.  (Norfolk  Island  Pine).  The  most  popu- 
lar of  all  the  tender  evergreen.  Anticipating  a 
large  demand,  we  have  prepared  a  large  stock  of 
this  plant,  in  specimens  of  1  to  3  feet. 
As  a  decorative  plant  for  the  house  this  is  one  of 
the  handsomest  and  most  serviceable  plants  in 
our  collection.  By  Express  only. 
4-in.  pots,  6  to  8  in.  high,  each  $1  00 

5  "       12  to  15       "        "    2  00 

6  "       15  to  18       "        "   ...2  50 

7  "       28  to  30       "        "    5  00 

ASPIDISTRA. 

A  very  useful  and  durable  decorative  plant 
of  strong  growth  ;  will  succeed  in  any  position  ; 
an  excellent  hall  or  corridor  plant.  50  cts.,  75  cts. 
and  $1.00  each.    By  Express  only. 

A   limited  number  of  large  specimen  plants 
about  2  feet  across,  $3.00  each. 
Lurida  Variegata.    A  pretty,  variegated  form  of 
the  above,  the  foliage  being  striped  with  white. 
75  cts.  and  $1.00  each.    By  Express  only. 

ALLAMANDA  WILLIAMSII. 

This  handsome  variety  is  entirely  distinct  from  all 
others,  being  quite  dwarf  and  forming  a  compact 
bush  with  trusses  of  bloom  at  every  point.  It 
continues  flowering  the  whole  summer,  and,  with 
proper  management,  in  the  winter  also.  The 
flowers  are  from  3^  to  4^  inches  in  diameter,  of 
a  very  rich  yet  delicate  tint  of  yellow,  and  are 
deliciously  scented.  Good,  strong  plants  25  cts. 
each. 

Amaryllis.    See  Bulbs. 

ANTHERICUM. 

Vittatum  Variegatum.  Desirable  for  centers  of 
baskets,  vases,  etc.  Long  narrow  foliage,  striped 
white.    15  cts.  to  50  cts.  each. 

Achania  Malvaviscus— A  half  hardy  shrub,  with 
scarlet  flowers;  blooms  summer  and  winter;  not 
subject  to  insects  of  any  kind.  One  of  the  most 
satisfactory  plants  grown.    10c.  each. 


N  AND   GREENHOUSE  PLANTS. 

Alternanthera — Millions  of  these  useful  plants  for 
ribbon  beds  are  now  annually  used,  especially  in 
public  parks,  where  large,  showy  beds  are  re- 
quired. No  plant  stands  our  hot  and  dry  weather 
better,  can  be  trained  at  will,  nor  has  any 
brighter  color  than  these  gems.  Per  dozen, 
50c,  per  100,  $3.00. 

AUREA  NANA.  A  golden,  yellow-leaved  variety, 
new,  very  neat  and  symmetrical. 

PARONYCHOIDES  MAJOR.  _  Bronze,  tripped  with 
red;  the  brightest  and  showiest. 

SPATULATA.    Leaves  tinted  carmine  and,  green. 

VERSICOLOR.  Leaves  tinted  light  rose  to  deep 
crimson,  excellent  to  plant  wih  centaurea. 

ROSEA.  A  rose-tinted  foliage,  keeps  its  color  well, 
very  dwarf  and  compact.  Dozen,  50c;  per  100, 
$3.00. 

Aloysia  Citriodora—  (LEMON  VERBENA).  A  well- 
known  plant  noted  for  its  delightful  fragrance  of 
foliage;  indispensable  for  bouquets.  No  garden  is 
complete  without  it. — 10  to  25  cents  each. 

Acalypha— MARGINATA.  Dark  bronze,  with  rose 
margined  foliage.  This  variety  equals  the  show- 
iest varieties  of  coleus  in  effect,  and  has  besides 
a  decided  advantage  over  any  coleus,  namely,  to 
be  hardier,  and  not  liable  to  wilt  in  the  hottest  and 
driest  weather.  Per  dozen,  $1.00;  ten  cents  to  20 
cents  each. 

MACAFEANA.  A  superb  Acalypha,  with  highly 
colored,  bright  red  leaves.  10  cents  to  25  cents 
each. 

OBOVATA.  As  the  name  denotes,  oval  shaped  leaf, 
with  very  distinct  rich  marking,  very  showy.  "We 
recommend  it  highly.    10  cents  to  25  cents  each. 

ORNAMENTAL  ASPARAGUS. 


Lurida. 


Asparagus  Sprengeri. 

Asparagus  Sprengeri — Perhaps  the  best  known 
plant  introduced  in  years.  Especially  useful  to 
grow  as  a  pot  plant  for  decorative  purposes  or  for 
planting  in  ferneries  or  suspended  baskets.  It 
grows  freely  the  whole  year  round;  as  it  withstands 
dry  atmosphere,  it  makes  an  excellent  house 
plant.   A  vigorous  grower,  producing  sprays  four 


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to  five  feet  long  of  fresh,  green,  feathery  foliage. 
Useful  for  bouquets,  wreaths  or  sprays,  remain- 
ing perfect  for  weeks  after  cutting.  Strong  plants, 
20C.  to  75c. 

Asparagus  Pltttnosus  Nanus — A  beautiful  climbing 
plant,  with  bright  green,  gracefully  arched  fol- 
iage, surpassing  Maidenhair  Ferns  in  grace,  del- 
icacy of  texture  and  richness  of  color.  The 
fronds  are  twelve  to  fifteen  inches  in  length  and 
taper  to  a  point  from  a  width  of  twelve  inches. 
One  of  the  most  beautiful  decorative  plants. 
Each,  20c.  to  50c. 

AGERATUM 
Very     easily    grown,    blooms   continually  all 
summer  and  fall,    excellent    winter  blooming 
plants. 

AGERATUM,  TAPIS  BLANC.  The  first  pure 
white  sort  to  bloom  all  summer,  forming  a  white 
carpet  as  its  name  indicates;  very  valuable.  This 
is  a  grand  acquisition  for  summer  as  well  as  win- 
ter bloom.    Each  10  cents;  75  cents  per  12. 

LADY  JANE.  Bright  blue  flowers,  very  free  bloom- 
ing habit;  winter  and  summer;  twelve  to  fifteen 
inches  high.    10  cents. 

PRINCESS  PAULINE.  New  lavender;  best  of  all. 
10  cents  each. 
Arundo  Douax  Var — This  is  the  stateliest  and  most 
graceful  of  all  known  variegated  grasses.  It 
grows  from  six  to  ten  feet  high.  It  is  of  vig- 
orous habit,  with  long,  broad,  elegantly  recurved 
leaves,  picturesquely  marked  with  broad  silver 
stripes  that  margin  their  whole  length.  25  to  50 
cents. 

DONAX.  A  magnificent  hardy  grass,  growing  to  a 
height  of  fifteen  feet,  and  forming  dense  clumps. 
It  should  be  left  undisturbed,  as  it  increases  in 
vigor  and  recurvedness  from  year  to  year.  15  to 
50  cents  each. 
Azalea  Indica — A  greenhouse  plant,  the  flowers  of 
which  are  of  unsurpassed  beauty,  borne  in  large 
clusters  above  the  small  leaves,  blooms  from  Jan- 
uary to  April,  colors  very  rich.  If  selection  of 
variety  is  left  to  us  we  cannot  fail  to  please.  Our 
stock  of  single  and  double  ones  in  white,  varie- 
gated, or  solid  colors  is  unusually  fine  this  year. 
We  offer  large,  fine  plants,  full  of  buds,  $1  up  to 
$2  each.    By  Express  only. 


Physalis  Franchett. 

THE  CHINESE  LANTERN  PLANT. 

"Physalis  Franchett"  or  Giant  Winter  Cherry. 
It  is  a  gigantic  species  of  the  showy  Winter  Cherry, 
and  is  of  the  easiest  possible  culture.    It  is  of  sturdy, 
upright  habit,  and  grows  about  one  and  one-half  feet 


high;  is  perfectly  hardy,  and  will  stand  outdoors  over 
Winter.  In  the  Spring  it  can  be  planted  in  the  open 
ground. 

Jt  is  a  rank  grower  with  large  roots  and  needs  to 
be  grown  outside  to  give  it  room  for  development. 
Its  habit  of  spreading  by  subterranean  roots  is  an  in- 
terresting  feature. 

It  blooms  early  and  produces  the  first  season  a  large 
number  of  balloon-like  husks  3  to  3^  inches  across. 
The  husks  first  appear  light  green,  then  gradually 
change  to  bright  yellow,  and  finally  to  orauge  scarlet. 
At  this  period  of  growth  they  strongly  resemble  min- 
iature Chinese  Lanterns  when  lighted  —  hence  the 
name. 

In  the  husks  or  lanterns  a  fruit  is  borne,  much  like  a 
Winter  Cherry  or  Husk  Tomato,  except  that  the 
color  is  a  deep  ruby-red,  and  is  in  every  way  superior 
to  the  Winter  Cherry. 

The  branches  covered  with  husks  are  used  with 
splendid  effect  as  parlor  ornaments,  and  for  Christ- 
mas tree  decorations,  retaining  their  life-like  appear- 
ance for  nearly  a  year. 

Seed,  perpkt.,  10  cents;  young  plants,  10  cents  each. 


Cosmos  Klondyke. 

Cosmos— KLONDYKE.  Beautiful  deep  yellow  flow- 
ers, blooming  in  fall  until  frost;  plant  grows  from 
6  to  8  feet  high.  Seeds,  10  cents  per  packet; 
plants,  10  cents  each;  75  cents  per  dozen.  Ready 
in  March. 

BECONIA  REX. 

{Ornamental  Leaved  Varieties.') 

Many  improve- 
ments have  been 
made  in  recent 
years  in  this  useful 
house  plant.  Our 
collection,  which 
contains  some 
twenty  varieties, 
embraces  all  the 
good  old  varieties 
as  well  as  the  best 
of  recent  introduc- 
tion. 75  cts.  each, 
$1.50  per  doz. 

BEGONIAS. 

{Flowering  Varieties.} 

We  know  of  no 
Begonia  Rex.  plants  better  adap- 

ted to  amateur  cultivation  than  these ;  as 
bedding  plants  for  summer  cultivation,  they 
have  few  equals.    10  cts.  each.  Doz.  $1.00. 

Visit  our  Nursery,  Garondelet  and  Sixth  Streets. 


MUSIC  at  Half  Price  at  GRUNEWALD'S,  735  Canal  Street. 


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TUBEROUS-ROOTED  B  ECO  NBAS. 

This  charming  class  of  Begonias  is  perhaps  the 
handsomest  of  all  summer-flowering  tuberous- 
rooted  plants,  and  deserves  much  greater  popular- 
ity. With  the  exception  of  the  Dwarf  Cannas  no 
other  plants  have,  during  the  last  decade,  re- 
ceived such  close  attention  from  the  hybridizer, 
and  the  improvement  made  during  that  period  in 
size,  texture  and  coloring  is  really  marvellous. 

Single.  Scarlet,  Orange,  Crimson,  Pink,  White, 
Yellow,  10  els.  each,  set  of  6  colors  50  cts.,  $6.00 
per  100. 

Single.    All  colors  mixed,  8  cts.  each,  75  cts.  per 

doz.,  $5.00  per  100. 
Double.     Scarlet,   Pink,   White,  Yellow>  30  cts. 

each,  set  of  4  colors  $1.00,  $2.50  per  doz. 
Double.    All  colors  mixed,  20  cts.  each,  $2.00  per 

doz. 

BOUVARDIAS. 

Shrubby  plants,  with  corymbs  of  white,  rose,  crimson 
and  scarlet  flowers,  blooming  during  the  autumn 
and  winter.  Their  dazzling  richness  of  color 
makes  them  one  of  the  most  useful  of  our  winter- 
blooming  plants. 

Alfred  Neuiier.  Flowers  composed  of  three  per- 
fect rows  of  petals  of  trie  purest  waxy  white  color. 

Davidsoni.  The  best  of  the  single  white  varieties; 
sometimes  delicately  tinged  with  pink. 

Elegiiiis.  A  fine  single  red  variety  ;  very  free- 
flowering. 

President  Garfield.    Double  pink. 
Rosea  Wttltiflora.    Beautiful  shade  of  sarmon- 
rose  ;  very  free-blooming  10c.  each. 

BUTTERFLY  LILY. 

(Hedychium  Coronarium.)  Also  called  -the  White 
Canna,  Large  spikes  of  snow  white  flowers  of  the 
most  exquisite  fragrance.  15c.  each.  Extra  Size, 
25c. 

Cape  Jasmine.  (Gardenia  Florida,)  25c.  to  50c. 
'.*  "        (Camelliae  flora).  25c.  to  50c. 

FANCY-LEAVED  CALADIUMS. 

Fancy-leaved  Caladiums  have,  in  recent  years,  grown 
very  rapidly  in  popular  favor,  not  only  for  the 
decoration  of  the  conservatory,  greenhouse  and 
window-boxes,  but  nearly  all  of  the  varieties  suc- 
ceed admirably  if  planted  out  of  doors,  when  the 
ground  has  become  warm,  in  partly  shaded,  shel- 
tered borders,  in  well-enriched  light  soil,  while 
for  exhibition  plants  at  fairs  etc.,  during  the 
summer  and  fall  months,  nothing  can  equal  their 
beauty.  15  cts.  to  25  cts.  each.  See  Bulbs. 
Caladium  Esculentum  {Elephant's  Ear.)  See 
bulbs.    10  to  25c.  each. 

SELECT  CARNATIONS. 

The  following  list  embraces  the  cream  of  the  standard 
and  well-tried  varieties,  together  with  the  best  of 
the  new  introduction  of  1899.  10  cts.  each;  $1.00 
per  dozen. 

Bridesmaid — A  very  even  shade  of  bright,  clear  pink; 
very  pleasing. 

Buttercup— Rich  golden -yellow,  with  a  few  streaks 
of  clear  carmine  ;  of  vigorous  habit  and  very 
floriferous.    The  florets  are  full  and  very  double. 

Jubilee — The  red  Carnation  for  which  everybody  has 
been  looking.  Color  intense  scarlet,  of  the  rich- 
est shade.  One  of  the  largest  flowers  among  reds. 
Stems  slender,  but  very  stiff  ;  average  18  inches 
in  height.  Calyx  very  strong,  never  bursts ; 
flower  quite  full  and  well  built.  A  persistent 
bloomer  and  very  free. 


Geo.  M.  Bradt— Clear  white,  heavily  edged  and  striped 
with  bright  scarlet,  giving  it  a  very  bright  i^and 
cheerful  appearance. 

Lizzie  McGfowen — Purest  white,  large,  full  and  very 
attractive  ;  very  prolific. 

Mayor  Fingree— Clear  lemon  yellow,  lightly  marked 
with  pink  and  occasionally  splashed  with  white  ; 
a  strong,  vigorous  grower,  with  flowers  2^2  to  3. 
inches  across. 

Meteor — Deep  brilliant  crimson  scarlet ;  one  of  the 
finest  dark  velvety-reds  yet  introduced. 

Portia — Finest  rich  scarlet. 

Prices  of  the  above  10  cts.  each;  $1.00  per  doz. 

eAMELrLIA  JHP©Niea  D0UBLE. 

Fine  bushy  plants  15  inches  high.  A  choice  as- 
sortment of  12  varieties,  75  cts.  each,  large  plants 
$1.00  to  $3.00. 


Douhle  White  Camellia. 

DOUBLE  WHITE  CAM  ELLS  A, 

Large  plants,  '12  to  15  inch  high,  $1.00  each. 


18  to  24. 

Kxtra  large  specimen  $3.00  each. 


1.50  to  2.00 


Car  ex  Japonic  a  Variegata. 

A  new  ornamental  Japanese  grass  which  is  extreme- 
ly useful  as  a  house  plant,  of  easy  growth,  stan- 
ding the  dry  atmosphere  of  heated  rooms  with  im- 
punity, and  at  the  same  time  hardy  if  planted  out  in 
the  garden  in  summer.    15  cts.  each,  4  for  50  cts. 

We  make  a  specialty  of  Roses  and  Palms. 

We  are  prepared  to  plant  trees  and  shrubs  in  the 
city  at  a  very  moderate  charge. 


R©SE§       *  make  a  specialty  of  this  queen  of  the  garden.    My  collection  is  the  largest  and  best  in 
*     the  South,  which  has  been  amply  proven  at  the  Annual  Flower  ShowsTof  the  New  Orleans 
Horticultural  Society.    My  exhibitions  at  the  last  show  were  awarded  twenty-two  prizes  and  two  gold 
medals.    Illustrated  Catalogue  of  Roses  free  to  all  applicants.    See  Rose  list  in  this  catalogue. 


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I  have  the  largest  and  best  col- 
lection of  this  Autumn  Queen  in 
the  South.  My  exhibits  at  the 
Chrysanthemum  Shows  of  the  New 
Orleans  Horticultural  Society  have 
always  carried  the  first  prizes  and 
a  number  of  Gold  Medals. 

NEW  GHBYSPT0EIMS  FOB  1900, 

ALL  PRIZE  WINNERS, 

Ready  March  ist. 

Ten  Varieties,  $1.00. 
STANDARD  VARIETIES, 

General  Collection,    10  cents 

each,  75  cents  doz. 

Chrysanthemums,  when  planted 
out  too  early  in  spring,  become 
liard,  and  will  not  make  large 
flowers.  For  exhibition  blooms, 
allow  only  one  bud  to  remain  on 
each  stem  and  not  more  than  three 
stems  to  a  plant.  DisSud  as  soon 
as  the  buds  cm  be  easily  handled, 
allowing  only  the  centre  bud  to 
remain.  Jadoo  Liquid  is  the  best 
fertilizer,  and  absolutely  necessary 
on  Chrysanthemums. 


ALL  SAINTS  DAY  SET. 

Collection  of  Varieties  that  will  bloom  on  or  about 
^November  ist. 

Marion  Henderson— Fine  yellow  of  graceful  form. 
Marquis  de  Montmarte— Yen-  fine  pink  of  large  size. 
Merry  Monarch— Very  large  pure  white. 

Mrs.  E.  6.  Hill— A  beautiful  pearly  pink,  large  and  full  to 
the  centre. 

Mrs.  Henry  Robinson— One  of  the  very  finest  white  varieties. 

a  perfect  ball  of  snow  when  fully  developed. 
Mrs.  F.  Bergman— One  of  the  earliest  whites,  very  fine. 
Mrs.  J.  G.  Whildin— One  of  the  finest  very  early  yellows. 
Miss  Kate  Brown— A  ver\-  earlv  flowering  pure  white,  ioc. 

each;  set  ol  8  for  50  cts. 

THANKSGIVING  SET. 

Collection  of  Varieties  blooming  towards  end  of 
November. 

Beau  Ideal— A  bright  rose  pink,  without  lavender  shadings. 

Bronze  Giant— A  mammoth  incurved  Japanese;  color  rich 
golden  yellow,  heavily  shaded  and  intermingled  with  deep- 
est crimson. 

Charles  Davis — Grand  size  and  form;  rich  yellow,  shaded  buff. 

Clinton  Chalfant— A  magnificent  golden  yellow. 

Col.  W.  B.  Smith— A  grand,  deep  yellow  of  finest  form  and 
size. 

Dawn— Delicate  rosy  blush;  flowers  of  the  largest  size. 

Dorothy  Toler— Deep  rose  pink:  grand  globular  form. 

Eugene  Dailledouze  -  Large,  full,  double,  intensely  bright 
yellow. 

Flora  Hill— Extra  fine  late  white,  very  large  and  deep. 
GOLDEN  WEDDING. 

This  is  undoubtedly  the  grandest  golden  yellow  vari- 
ety ever  introduced.  It  is  a  remarkably  vigorous 
grower  and  has  such  strength  of  stem  that  it  car- 
ries its  great  globular  flowers  erect,  giving  it  a 
bold,  majestic  appearance. 
Good  Gracious.  —The  color  is  a  very  good  shade 
of  peach  pink. 

G.  W.  Childs.— Deep  velvety  crimson;  large  -flat 
flower. 

H.  L.  Sunderbruch— One  of  the  very  finest  of  ex- 
hibition j-ellows. 

Mrs.  H.  McK.  Twombly— White,  shaded  pink. 
Very  early. 

Mrs.  E.  O.  Wolcott — An  immense  bloom;  light 
pink. 


Chrj-santhemum,  Mrs.  Henry  Robinson. 

Niveus — A  grand  snow  white  variety.  Centre  ir- 
regularly incurving,  with  outer  petals  reflexing 
nearly  to  the  stem. 

Pres.  Win.  R.  Smith — A  pure,  salmon  pink;  per- 
fectly double. 

Philadelphia — An  immense,  Japanese,  incurved 
flower,  with  groove-pointed  petals  of  great  width, 
reverse  ribbed;  opening  yellow,  but  changing  to 
white  with  yellow  at  the  tips.  10  cts  each;  doz 
75  cts;  set  of  18  Si. 00. 

OSTEICH  PLUME  CEYSANTHEMUMS. 

The  three  varieties  offered  below  are  the  most  distinct 

of  the  Ostrich  Plume  or  Hairy  Sorts. 

Louis  Boehtner — An  exquisite  shade  of  silvery 
piuk,  with  deep  rose  on  the  inside  of  the  petals. 

L'Enfant  des  Deux  Motides. — Pure  white,  of 
large  size  and  fine  build,  very  heavily  plumed. 

Monarch  of  Ostrich  Plumes — Bright  chrome- 
yellow,  shaded  with  amber;  flowers  very  large 
and  full,  finely  incurved.  10  cts  each.  i?et  of  3 
for  25  cts. 

CHEISTMAS  COLLECTION. 

Very  Late  Blooming  Varieties. 
Mrs.  J.  George  lis — A  magnificent  ivory  white, 
very  massive  in  build,  recurving  and  petals  inter- 
lacing. 

Mrs.  Jerome  Jones — A  beautiful  waxy-white, 

with  broad  incurving  petals;  one  of  the  finest. 
Yauoma — Very  fiue  white  with  lemon  center.  10 
cts  each.    Set  of  3  for  25  cents. 


Cissus  Discolor — A  beautiful  climber  for  hanging 
baskets,  with  mottled  and  marbled  crimson  and 
green  foliage.    20  cts  each. 

Cestrum  Parqui— NIGHT-BLOOMING  JASMINE. 
A  beautiful  tender  shrub  of  easy  cultivation,  with] 
small  greenish  white  flowers,  of  delightful  fra- 
grance,which  is  dispensed  during  the  night  only 
15  cts  each. 

Clerodendron    Balfouri  —  A  beautiful  out-doo 
climber,  and  admirably  suited  for  house  cultur 
flowering  most    profusely   with   bright  scarle 
flowers,  enveloped  in  a  creamy  white  calyx, 
cts  each. 


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Coleus — Our  collection  of  Coleus  embraces  all  the 
standard  well-tried  varieties  as  well  as  the  lead- 
ing and  distinct  uovelties  of  recent  introduction. 
10  cts  each,  75  cts  per  doz.,  $5.00  per  100. 
Smaller  plants  50  cts  per  dozen. 

CEOTONS. 

Nothing  can  excel  the  beauty  and  richness  of  col- 
oring that  is  found  in  this  class  of  plants.  They  are 
"beautiful  as  pot  plants  for  the  conservatory,  making 
handsome  specimens  for  decorative  and  exhibition 
purposes,  and  are  now  used  extensively  as  bedding 
plants,  for  which  purpose  they  are  exceptionally  well 
adapted.  They  should  be  planted  in  full  sun  in  a  po- 
sition where  they  can  be  liberally  supplied  with 
water,  which  develops  the  most  wonderful  colorings, 
in  the  foliage.  Undoubtedly  the  most  interesting 
and  showiest  bedding  in  our  New  Orleans  parks,  the 
past  few  years,  was  made  with  this  plant.  We  enu- 
merate below  a  lew  of  the  leading  varieties,  but  can 
supply  many  other  sorts: 

Atidreatitttti — Deep  green  with  yellow  and  crimson 
markings. 

Baroti  James  de  Rothschild — Olive-green  and 

yellow,  changing  to  brilliant  crimson. 
Aureum  Maculatutn — Long,  narrow  foliage  with 

numerous  yeHow  spots. 
Dayspriug — Orange-yellow,  edged  with  green  and 

tinged  with  red. 
Disraeli — Irregularly  shaped  leaves,  dark  green 

with  yellow  ribs  and  veins  changing  to  crimson. 

20  cts.  each.    $1.50  per  dozen. 

CRAPE  MYRTLE 

White,  pink  and  crimson,  beautiful  in  bush  form,  as 
well  as  standards  for  the  lawn.  25  cts  to  $1.00  each. 
CYPERUS—  Umbrella  Plant.  • 

Altemifolitts— An  excellent  pot  plant;  thrives  in 
any  good  soil,  and  always  presents  a  green  and 
attractive  appearance.    15  cts  and  25  cts  each. 


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Coreopsis  Lauceolata — The  best  of  this  family; 
flowers  large,  bright  golden  yellow,  and  produced 
in  the  greatest  profusion;  invaluable  for  bedding. 
Per  dozen  $1.00;  10  cts  each. 

Diceutra  Spectafoilis. — One  of  the  most  orna- 
mental spring  flowering  perennial  plants,  com- 
monly known  as  Bleeding  Heart,  with  handsome, 
peony-like  foliage,  and  long,  drooping  racemes 
of  bright  pink  and  white,  heart-shaped  flowers, 
hardy.    Per  dozen,  $1.50;  20  cts  each. 

Calycauthus  Floridus— or  Allspice.    15c.  to  25c. 

Datura  Cornucopia — (HORN  OF  PLENTY.)  The 
singular  form,  gigantic  size,  and  pleasant  odor  of 
the  flower  makes  this  novelty  very  conspicuous. 
The  plant  is  of  a  very  robust  habit.  The  stem  is 
thick,  dark  brown  purple,  shining  as  if  varnished. 
The  branches  are  very  numerous,  spreading  sym- 
metrically three  to  four  feet  in  every  direction. 
The  leaves  are  large,  of  a  dark,  green  color.  The 
flowers  are  trumpet  shaped,  measuring  eight  to 
ten  inches  in  length- and  five  to  seven  inches 
across  the  mouth.    20  cents  each. 

Euphorbia  Spleudeus— This  is  a  curious  plant, 
having  but  few  leaves,  but  is  covered  over  and 
over  with  thorns  one-half  inch  long.  The  crown 
of  thorns  worn  by  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  is  said 
to  have  been  made  out  of  branches  of  this  plant. 
It  blooms  freely  winter  and  summer.  Flowers 
scarlet  in  clusters.    15,  25,  to  75  cents. 

Eulalia— JAPONICA  VAR.  An  entirely  distinct  va- 
riety of  grass  of  easy  culture,  and  perfectly  hardy; 
it  has  long,  narrow  leaves,  striped  white  and 
green,  throwing  up  stalks  from  four  to  six  feet  in 
height,  terminating  with  a  cluster  of  flowers. 
Per  dozen,  $1.50;  20  cents  each.  (See  ornamental 
grasses. 


^  E>  R       «S  . 

Collection  of  the  best  varieties  for  pot  and  open-ground  culture,  10c.  to  50c.  each.    Excellent  for  shady 
corners.    When  ordering,  state  if  wanted  for  pots  or  open  ground. 


Adiantum  (Mai 

Adiantum  Bellum— A   beautiful   variety,   with  tufted 

fronds,  about  4  inches  long.    25  cts. 
Caudatlim— A  creeping  variety  of   the   Maiden  Hair, 

having  the  same  habit  as   our  native  "Walking 


idenhair  Fern.) 

Fern"  of  rooting  at  the  tips  of  the   fronds  and 
forming  new  plants  ;  admirably  adapted  for  grow- 
ing in  hanging  baskets.    25  cts. 
Cuneatum — The  popular  Maiden  Hair.    15  to  50  cts. 


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Cuneatuni  Grandiceps^A  very  beautiful  form  of  A. 
Cuneatum,  having  long  graceful  fronds,  with  the 
ends  of  the  fronds  developed  into  bunching- 
tasseled  heads;  a  distinct  and  lovely  variety.  15 
and  25  cts.  each.    Extra  size  50  cts.  each. 

Farleyeiise — This  is  the  finest  of  all  the  Maiden  Hair 
varieties.  50  cts.,  $1.00,  and  $2.00  each. 

Gracillimum — Smallest,  most  graceful  Maiden  Hair. 
25c. 

Alsophila  Australis — Australian  tree-fern,  a  very  rapid 
growing  species.    25  cts  and  50  cts. 

Asplenium  Belangeri— An  easy  growing  species,  with 
pretty  divided  pinnae.    25  cts. 

Blechnum  Braziliense — A  strong-growing  species,  useful 
for  decorative  purpose.  25  cts. 

Cibotium  Schiedei — One  of  the  most  desirable  and 
valuable  Tree  Ferns  in  cultivation.  Good  young 
plants  $1.00  each. 

Cyrtomium  Falcatum — One  of  the  most  desirable  Ferns 
for  house  culture;  a  strong-growing  variety,  with 
large  deep  green  foliage.    15  cts. 

Doriopteris  Palmata — Very  rare.  Heart-shaped  leaves. 
15c 

Doriopteris  Nobilis— 25  cts  and  50  cts. 

Gymnograma  Chrysophilla—  The  best  of  the  "Gold 
Ferns".    15  cts.  to  50  cts.  each. 

Sulphurea — Sulphur  Fern.    15  cts.  to  50  cts.  each. 

Lastrea  Aristata  Variegata — This  most  beautiful 
variety  has  a  broad  band  of  yellowish-green  run- 
ning through  the  pinnules.  25c. 

Microlepia  Cristata — A  most  useful  decorative 
Fern,  indispensable  in  any  collection.  25  to  50 
cts. 


The  Boston  Drooping  Fern. 

The  Boston  Drooping  Fern — (Nephrolepis  Bosto- 
niensis.)  Of  which  much  has  been  heard  during 
the  past  year;  it  is  of  the  same  form  as  the  Sword 
Fern  (Nephrolepis  Exaltata),  but  has  longer  and 
broader  fronds,  and  a  more  drooping  habit.  In 
well  grown  specimens  the  fronds  attain  a  length 
of  six  to  seven  feet.  A  very  fine  plant  for  hang- 
ing pots  or  baskets;  easy  to  grow.  Each,  20c; 
Large  size,  each,  50c. 


Nephrolepis  Cordata  Compacta— In  our  estima- 
tion this  variety  is  the  finest  of  all  the  Sword 
Ferns;  it  is  of  a  free,  strong-growing  compact 
habit,  attaining  when  fully  grown  a  height  of 
about  2  feet.  The  fronds  are  of  a  dark  green 
color,  very  rich,  of  upright  growth,  with  just 
sufficient  arch  in  them  to  make  them  graceful. 
15  to  50  cts. 

Nephrolepis  Davallioides  Furcaus — A  beautiful 

and  distinct  crested  variety.    50  cts  to  $2.00. 

Exaltata— The  Sword  Fern.  15  to  25  cts. 

Pteris  Cretica  albo  lineata— Silver  margined.  15c. 
!  Pteris  Serrulata — A  useful  basket  variety  of  grace- 
j        ful  habit.  15c. 

Pteris  Serrulata  Cristata— A  pretty  crested  Fern. 
Each  15c. 

ERYTHEINA. 

(CORAL  PLANT.)  Very  ornamental,  producing  a 
profusion  of  scarlet  and  deep  crimson  pea 
shaped  flowers  on  spikes  eighteen  inches  long  ; 
may  be  taken  up  in  fall  and  wintered  in  a  dry 
cellar  like  a  dahlia  and  planted  in  the  spring  ; 
remains  in  bloom  all  summer.  It  deserves  to  be- 
come popular. 

CRISTA-GALLI.  Deep  crimson,  very  showy,  profuse 
bloomer.    15  cts  to  25  cts  each. 

FieUS  (Rubber  Plant.) 

Elastica.  The  well-known  India  Rubber  Tree,  one 
of  the  very  best  plants  for  table  or  parlor  decora- 
tion. Its  thick,  leathery  leaves  enable  it  to  stand 
excessive  heat  and  drouth.  Prices  as  follows,  by 
Express  only . 

4-inch  pot,  10  inch  high,  each  $  50 

5  "      "    15    "       "        "    75 

6  "      "    24    "       "        "    1  25 

Ficus  Repeus.  Climbing  Plant  for  Walls.  15  to 
25  cts  each. 

BEDDING  GERANIUMS. 

Price,  each,  10c;  doz.  $1.00,  postpaid. 
These  plants  give  universal  satisfaction.  The  flowers 
are  large  and  showy  and  embrace  nearly  every 
shade  and  color  ;  bedded  out  they  make  a  gorge- 
ous display  all  Summer,  while  as  pot  plants  they 
have  few,  if  any  equals.  My  list  contains  the 
cream  of  the  newest  introductions.  20  varieties 
double  flowering.  15  varieties,  single  flowering. 
10  cts.  each;  doz.  $1.00  postpaid. 

Different  Types  of  Variegated. 

10  cents  each. 
BISMARCK.    Leaves  yellow,  brown  zone,  dwarf  and 

compact,  flowers  scarlet.    10  cents. 
DISTINCTION.    Foliage  bright  green   and  stiff,  bor- 
dered very  dark  zone.    Flowers  red.  10  cents. 
GOLDEN  BEAUTY.    Leaves  golden  yellow,  scarlet 
flowers. 

FANNY.    Foliage  similar  to  Bismarck,  but  the  flowers 
are  a  beautiful  salmon  color,  free  bloomer,  very 
good.    10  cents. 
SILVER  KING.    Grayish  green  foliage  with  white 

border,  glitters  like  silver.  10  cents. 
MRS.  POLLOCK  (Golden  Tricolor),  Is  an  ornament 
for  the  parlor  or  conservatory,  nothing  yet  excels 
this  beautiful  plant.  The  flowers  are  dark 
scarlet;  the  ground  color,  or  rather  the  disk  of 
the  leaf,  is  green;  next  conies  a  zone  of  bronze 
crimson,  margined  scarlet,  then  a  belt  of  lighter 
green  ;  the  margin  of  the  leaves  being  a  clear 
yellow.  15  cents  each. 
GOLDEN  GEM.    Green  leaved  with  golden  border, 

very  vigorous  growth.    10  cents  each, 
HAPPY  THOUGHT.    Yellow  blotch  in  center  of  leaf, 
outer  band  of  green  at  margin,  about  the  best. 


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MME.  SALLEROI  (Silver  Variegated).  Very  fine 
for  massing  or  bordering.  A  thrifty  healthy 
grower,  rarely  reaching  a  height  more  than  ten 
iuches.  Leaves  very  small,  of  a  peculiar  green, 
edged  with  pure  white. 

Double  Ivy-Leaved. 

Some  splendid  improvements  are  offered  in  this 
list. 

BASTIENNE  LE  PAGE.    A  grand  new  double  pink 

of  a  rich  shade;  extra  large,  florets  often  2  inches 

across.    15  cents  each. 
CULVIER.    Very  beautiful,  color  clear  lilac,  fading 

to  blue,  a  very  odd  color  among  the  geraniums. 

15  cents. 

EDEN  MARCHI.  Enormous  size  flowers,  resembling 
some  of  the  best  double  Zonale  geraniums  in  size 
and  shape  ;  color  beautiful  salmon  rose,  slightly 
shaded  violet.    10  cents  each. 

Different  Varieties,  Scented. 

10  cents  each  ;  $1  per  12. 
ROSE  SCENTED.    Skeleton  leaf. 
LEMON  SCENTED.    Small  curly  leaves,  very  fra- 
grant. 

OAK  LEAVED.    Large,  dark  green  foliage,  with  dark 

brown  blotch. 
NUTMEG.    Dwarf,  bushy  growth,  strong  fragrance. 
APPLE  SCENTED. 


HYDRANGEAS. 

Empress  Eugenie — A  most  desirable  old 
variety  which  is  perfectly  hardy,  for- 
ming large  shrubby  plants,  producing 
large  heads  of  light  pink  flowers,  which, 
on  fully  developing,  change  to  a  pur- 
plish hue.  First  size  50c.  each,  3  for 
$1.00.    Large  plants,  25c.  each. 

Otaksa — A  Japanese  variety,  producing  im- 
mense heads  of  pink  flowers.  This  is  the 
variety  so  extensively  used  for  Easter 
decoration.    Large  plants,  25  cts.  each. 

Otaksa  Honstrosa — An  extremely  large- 
flowered  variety  of  recent  introduction; 
produces  much  larger  clusters  of  flowers 
than  Otaksa.  In  color  it  is  intense  rose 
shaded  white,  and  is  produced  very  free- 
ly. (See  cut.)  Strong  young  plants 
30  cts.  each,  4  for  $1.00. 

Thos.  Hogg — Large,  pure  white  flowers, 
which,  on  well-grown  plants,  measure 
more  than  12  inches  in  diameter.  Is 
quite  as  hardy  as  the  other  garden  sorts. 
Strong  plants,  25  ets.  each. 


Fleur  d'  Ete— Light  blue,  white  eye,  immense  truss. 
Madame  Bruant — Very  dark  with  immense  truss. 
Madame  de  Blouay — Large  flower,   nearly  pure 
white. 

Lizzie  Cook— Of  the  deepest  violet-purple,  with 
large  white  eye,  and  very  fragrant. 

Queen  of  the  Violets — Finest  dark  variety  in  culti- 
vation; large  white  eye. 

White  Lady — One  of  the  finest  whites. 
Price  ioc.  each,  75c.  per  dozen. 

LANTANAS. 

Craig — Rich  orange-carmine. 
Empress  Eugenie — Pink  with  white  centre. 
Favorita — Yellow  merging  into  crimson. 
Golden  Ball — Compact  growing,  golden-yellow. 
Perfection — Green  foliage,  variegated  with  yellow, 

lilac  flowers;  very  showy  and  constant. 
Queen  Victoria — Fine  pure  white. 

ioc.  each,  the  set  of  6  for  50  cts. 

Musa  Ensete  —  (Abyssinian  Banana.)  A  grand 
lawn  plant  of  easiest  cultivation  in  the  open 
ground  in  Summer  or  for  the  conservatory  in 
Winter. 

Plants  about  12  inches  high,  35c;  plants  20  to  28 
inches  high,  each,  $1.00,  by  express. 


Japan  Blue-* Very  pretty 
50c.  each. 


and  rare.    25  to 


OTAHEITE,  The  Dwarf  Orange  Tree. 

A  most  attractive  and  interesting  plant  ornament 
for  open  ground  or  conservatory.  They  will  bloom  and 
fruit  when  the  plants  are  surprisingly  small.  The 
flowers  are  delightfully  fragrant.  25  cts.  to  50  cts.  by 
Express. 

FINE  HELIOTROPES. 

Heliotropes  ar  great  favorites,  principally  on  ac- 
count of  their  delicious  fragrance;  they  grow  freely 
under  glass  and  may  be  planted  in  the  open  border 
during  the  summer. 

Albert  Deleaux — Large  purple  flowers,  with  golden 
variegated  foliage. 

Chieftain — Lilac,  large  truss. 


Hydrangea  (Otaksa  Monstrosa.) 

CHINESE  HIBISCUS. 

Mineatus — As  georgeous  and  fine  as  the  best  Paeony 
and  fully  as  large;  very  double  vermillion  scarlet 
flowers. 


Versicolor- 

white. 


Large  flowers,  striped  crimson;  rose  and 


Collerii— Flowers  buff  yellow,  with  a  crimson  scarlet 
base;  peculiarly  handsome.    Each,  ioc.  to  50c. 
Three  other  distinct  varities,  ioc.  to  50c.  each. 

Bridal  Myrtle — This  old-time  favorite  is  again  coming 
into  favor,  and  should  be  in  every  garden.  When 
grown  in  pots  it  makes  a  beautiful  pyramidal 
shaped  tree;  strong  plants.    25  cts. 


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Grevillea  Robusta 

Grevillea  Robusta  —  Silk  Oak.  A  very  beautiful 
shrub  with  fernlike  foliage  and  rich  golden 
trusses  of  flowers.  Grows  rapidly  soon  forming 
fine  plants.    Plants,  each  25  to  50c. 

PARIS  DAISY,  (Marguerite.) 

Queen  of  the  Belgians — A  most  beautiful  plant;  al- 
ways in  bloom;  flowers  a  splendid  golden-yel- 
low. IOC. 

White  Paris  Daisy  —  (Marguerite.)  Each,  10c. 
One  each  of  the  2  for  15c. 

PANSY  PLANTS, 

Grown  from  seed  of  our  Prize  Medal  International 
Strain.  There  are  no  better  Pansies.  They  should 
always  be  sent  by  express.  Doz.  prepaid,  40c;  25  for 
75c;  50  for  $1.50;  100  for  $2.50. 

JASMINUM. 

Grandiflorum — (Catalcn'an  Jessamine.)  A  valuable 
winter-flowering  plant,  blooming  without  inter- 
mission from  October  to  May;  the  flowers  are 
pure  white,  most  deliciously  fragrant.  10,  25  to 
75  cents  each. 

Grand  Duke — Flowers  double  white,  like  a  miniature 
white  rose;  deliciously  fragrant.  10,  25  to  75 
cents  each. 

Multiflora — This  is  one  of  the  best  of  all  jasmines; 
a  constant  bloomer;  flowers  of  the  purest  white, 
on  wreath-like  branches,  very  sweet.  io,  20  and 
50c 

Maid  of  Orleans  —An  improved  variety  of  the  Grand 
Duke  style,  very  free  bloomer,  very  fragrant 
and  double  white.    10,  25  to  50  cents. 

Cape  Jasmine  —  GARDENIA  FLORIDA.  The 
large-flowering  sort  of  this  exquisitely  fragrant 
flower,  also  the  dwarf  (Radicans);  prices  same. 
20  to  50  cents  each. 

N.  B. — Prices  of  extra  large  plants  of  all  sorts  of  Jas- 
mines given  on  demand. 

LYCOPODIUM.    (Chinese  Moss.) 

Denticulatum— This  is  the  most  popular  of  the  creep- 
ing moss°s,  creeping  in  dense  masses  over  the 
soil,  loving  shade  and  moisture  like  all  the  rest. 
Well  grown  plants  per  dozen,  Si,  10  cents  each. 


Caesium  Arboreum — This  kind  grows  upright  twelve 
to  eighteen  inches,  but  needs  support;  its  metal- 
lic shining  leaves  are  really  beautiful.  25  to 
50  cents. 

Selaginella    Wildenowii — A    moss  with  fern-like 

fronds,  very  handsome.  25  cents  each. 
Selaginella  Emiliana,  erect  growing.  15c. 

MESEMBKYANTHEMUM.    (Ice  Plant.) 

Cordifolium  Variegatum.  A  succulent  plant:  the 
leaves  are  distinctly  variegated  with  green  and 
white.    10  cts.  eacn. 

Magnolia  Fuscata,  or  banana-scented  Magnolia.  1 
foot  high,  35c. 

Metrosideros  Robusta— Lo 'tie  Brush— METROSI- 
DEROS  ROBUSTA.  Evergreen  plant  with  fine 
scarlet  flowers  from  the  Pacific  Islands.  Each 
50  cents,  two  feet  high. 

Mimulus  (Musk)—  MOSCHATUS.  An  old  and  well- 
known  plant,  of  low-trailing  habit;  of  very  strong, 
musky  odor,  with  small  yellow  flowers.    10  cents. 

We  make  a  specialty  of  Roses  and  Palms. 

~ PALMS. 

JSgP^Some  florists  offer  Palms  at  15c.  each.  Such 
Palms  are  small  seedlings,  without  any  character 
leaves  ;  most  of  them  die  the  first  year.  We  make  a 
specialty  of  large  decorative  plants  for  immediate 
effect. 

Latania  Bor- 

bonica.  Of  easy 
culture  and  rapid 
growth.  Large 
broad,  fan- 
shaped,  glossy, 
dark  green 
leaves.  Price:  10 
inches  high,  25c. 
each;  12  to  15 
inches  high,  50c. 
each  ;  18  to  20 
inches  high, 
$1.50  each,  by 
express. 
Latania  Borbonica,  Faa  Palm. 

Kentia  Belmoreana.  All  the  Kentias  are  free  from 
disease.  Beautifully  curved  and  reflexed  leaves, 
deep  green  foliage,  strong  grower,  4-iuch  pots,  12 
inches  high,  each  75c;  5-inch  pots,  two  feet  high, 
$2.00  by  express. 

Kentia  Forsteriana.  Similar  to  preceding,  but 
taller  and  more  robust.  4-inch  pots,  12  inches 
high,  each  50c;  5-inch  pots,  two  feet  high,  $2.00 
by  express. 


Phoenix  Canariensis — Date  Palm. 

Phoenix  Reclinata  and  Canariensis.  (Date 
Palms.)  Very  ornamental  for  the  lawn.  "Cana- 
riensis" is  the  only  variety  that  survived  the  snow 
and  ice  of  1895  in  the  open  ground.  25c.  to  Ki.oo 
each.    Large  specimen  $2.00  each. 


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Areca  lutes 
cetis,  the  most 
graceful  and 
lasting  Palm 
for  the  parlor 
and  conserva- 
tory. 25c.  to 
$2.00  each. 
Sago  Palm. 
(Cycas  revo- 
luta.)  Well 
known  and  very 
popular  in  the 
Southern  gar- 
dens. $1.00  to 
$3.00  each. 

Cocos  Wed- 
deliatia.  The 

most  elegant 
and  graceful  of 
all  the  smaller 
Palms.  Its  slen- 
der, erect  stems  Areca  lutesceus. 
are  freely  furnished  with  its  graceful,  arching  leaves, 
made  up  of  innumerable  long,  narrow  pinnae,  or  seg- 
ments of  a  rich,  green  color.  The  Cocos  are  admirable 
for  fern  dishes,  as  they  are  of  slow  growth  and  main- 
tain their  beauty  for  a  long  time.  3- inch  pots,  twelve 
inches  high,  50c.  each. 

RAPHIS  FLABELLIFOBMIS. 

A  Japanese  variety  of  easy  culture,  succeeds  in  almost 
any  position.  The  foliage  is  of  a  very  rich,  dark 
green  color  ;  the  habit  of  the  plant  is  to  sucker 
from  the  base,  so  that  it  forms  a  handsome  bushy 
specimen.  6-inch  pots,  about  24  inches  high, 
$2.50  each. 

SEAFOBTHIA  ELEGANS. 

One  of  the  very  best  for  ordinary  purposes,  of  graceful 
habit,  and  rapid,  easy  growth.  50  cts.  and  $1.00 
each. 

OLEANDERS 

(NERIUM.) 

As  a  tub  plant  this  has  no  rival.  All  the  improved 
varieties  bloom  from  May  till  October  very  pro- 
fusely. They  love  plenty  of  water  and  rich 
ground  well  manured.  If  the  plants  get  too  high 
plant  them  out  in  the  open  ground  and  cut  down 
two  or  three  feet  and  hundreds  of  young 
shoots  will  come  up,  forming:  nice  bushy 
plants.  Double  Pink  and  Double  Red, 
Single  White,  Pink  and  Yellow.  15  to 
50  cts.  each. 

PAN D  ANUS— ( Screw  Palm.) 

UTILIS.  Called  Screw  Palm  from  the  arrange- 
ment of  the  leaves  on  the  stem.  Excel- 
lently adapted  for  the  center  of  vases  and 
baskets,  or  grown  as  a  single  specimen  • 
a  beautiful  plant.    25,  50  cent  to  $3.  each] 

JAVANICUS  VARIEGATUS.  Leaves  green, 
with  broad  road  stripes  of  pure  white, 
gracefully  curved.    $1  to  $3. 

VEITCHII.  Broader  leaves  and  finer  variega- 
tion than  above,  extra.  75  cents  to  $1.50 
each.    By  Express. 

PANICUM 

VARIEGATUM.  A  variegated  grass  of  droop- 
ing or  creeping  habit  ;  a  valuable  plant 
for  vases,  baskets  or  fern  cases.  10  cents 
eachl 

PETUNIA  {Double.) 
Blotched  and  striped.    Assorted  colors. 
LARGE-FLOWERING,  10c.  each.  75c.  doz. 


PRIMULA 


CHINENSIS.  This  is  the  most  thankful  of  all  the 
plants  we  cultivate  for  the  winter  flowers,  and  the 
most  worthy  to  be  recommended  for  winter 
gardening.  One  plant  will  yield  several  hundred 
flowers;  one  of  the  most  valuable  and  beautiful 
plants  in  cultivation. 

Single  varieties  pink,  white  and  kermesine.  25  cts. 
to  40  cents  each.    From  January  to  March. 

PLUMBAGO  " 

CAPENSIS.  Deserves  general  culture,  produces  its 
large  trusses  of  azure  blue  flowers  from  March 
till  November  ;  one  of  the  best  bedding  plants. 

Blue  Red  and  White,  10  cts.  each. 


Double  Rudbeckia— Golden  Glow.  / 

Double  Rudbeckia  (Golden  Glow).  The  grandest 
new  Summer  Flowering  Shrub  ever  introduced  in 
tne  South ;  should  be  in  every  garden.  It  is 
decidedly  one  of  the  brightest  and  most  showy 
among  the  hardy  plants,  and  of  the  easiest  culture 
possible.  The  plant  is  compact  growing  four  to 
five  feet   in  height,  producing  numerous  stems 


Double  Petunia. 


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Double  Rudbeckia — Golden  Glow. — Co?itimied 

which  are  ladeu  with  double,  golden-yellow 
flowers,  in  size  and  general  appearance  resem- 
bling a  Cactus  Dahlia.  Excellent  for  cut  flowers, 
lasting  when  cut.  Should  find  a  place  in  every 
garden.    Each  ioc;  toree  for  25c. 

RUSSELLIA 

JUNCEA.    Brush-like  foliage  ;     handsome  scarlet 
flowers,  always  in  bloom  ;  habit   drooping ;  fine 
for  baskets  or  vases.    10  to  25  cents  each. 
SALVIA.  {Sage.) 

CLARA  BEDMAN.  The  best  of  all  .dwarf  Salvias  and 
remarkably  free-flowering.  Constantly  covered 
with  long  spikes  of  brilliant  scarlet  flowers. 
Each,  ioc;  3  for  25c. 

SPLENDENS  (Scarlet  Sage).  Dense  flower  spikes 
of  the  most  brilliant  scarlet.  Per  dozen,  75  cents; 
10  cents  each. 

SANGUINEA.  Flowers  large,  crimson  purple  ;  a  tall 
growing  plant,    ioc.  each. 

Manda's  Improved  Golden  Leaved  Salvia,  ioc.  each. 

Hardy  Grass  Pinks. 

Her  Majesty — Flowers  are  of  large  size  similar  to 
a  carnation,  pure  white  and  very  fragrant.  It  is 
perfectly  hardy  and  makes  the  finest  border. 
Each  ioc;  3  for  25  c;  Dozen  $1.00. 

Snow — Flowers  extra  large,  white  10  cents.  Three 
other  colors  10  cents  each. 


Pink,  Her  Majesty. 

Poiusetia.— DOUBLE  FLOWERING. — The  bracts 
of  this  new  kind  are  gathered  into  clusters,  which 
fill  up  the  center.  It  is  strikingly  gorgeous,  of  a 
most  brilliant  and  vivid  scarlet  color.  25  to  50 
cents  each. 

Swaiiisotiia  Galegifolia  Alba — A  most  desirable 
ever-blooming  plant,  with  pure  white  flowers, 
produced  in  sprays  of  from  twelve  to  twenty  flow- 
ers each,  the  individual  blooms  resembling  a 
sweet  pea.  As  a  decorative  plant  for  the  open 
ground  we  know  of  nothing  that  will 
give  as  much  satisfaction  as  the  swainsonia.  Its 
easy  culture,  growing  in  almost  any  light  posi- 
tion, its  freedom  of  bloom,  rarely  ever  being  out 
of  bloom,  and  the  grace  and  beauty  of  the  flower 
and  entire  plant,  will  undoubtedly  make  this  one 
of  the  most  popular  plants  in  cultivation.  10 
cents  each;  large  plants  15  cents. 

Pilea — ARBOREA. — (Artillery  Plant.)  A  pretty  lit- 
tle plant  of  drooping  habit,  resembling  the  fern; 
it  is  a  fine  basket  plant.    10  cents  each. 

Sweet  Olives — Well  known  winter-blooming  shrub; 
very  fragrant.    25  cents. 


Tree  Mignonette — Very  fragrant  shrub,  blooming 
all  summer  and  late  into  the  winter;  very  popu- 
lar.   25  cents  to  50  cents  each. 

TRADE3CAN3DIA.— (  Wandering  Jew.) 
Fine  creeping  plants;  most  excellent  for  baskets  or 
vases,  and  also  for  growing  on  the  surface  of 
large  pots  containing  specimen  palms,  etc.  Be- 
ing sub-aquatic,  they  will  grow  freely  in  a  very 
moist  place,    ioc.  each. 

VERBENAS—  {Ready  February  1st.) 
We  offer  twelve  of  the  most  distinct  varieties  of  these 
useful  bedding  plants.  All  are  of  the  mammoth 
or  large  flowered  type,  which  we  have  been  se- 
lecting and  improving  for  several  years  past;  the 
colors  range  through  all  the  different  shades  of 
scarlet,  purple,  crimson,  pink,  blue,  white,  etc. 
ioc.  each;  per  doz.  50c. 


Verbena  (Mammoth.) 

(Periwinkle. ) 
Major  Variegata — A  rapid  grower;    leaves  glossy 
green,  marked  with  white.    20  cts.  each;  small, 


10  cents. 


VIOLETS. 


New  French  Violet,  Princess  of  Wales. 

New  French  Violet,  Princess  of  Wales— This  grand 
new  violet  will  no  doubt  take  the  place  of  our 
small  Violet  in  the  near  future.  Flowers  four 
times  the  size  of  the  Common  Violet,  born  on 
long,  stiff  stems,  and  of  the  most  delicious  frag- 
rance. The  foliage  is  la'ge,  round  and  leather- 
its  habit  vigorous  and  admirably  adapted  for  o 
climate,  forming  immense  borders  from  you 
plants  in  one  season.  One  of  the  most  valuab 
qualities  of  this  new  Violet  is  its  freedom  o 
bloom,  the  plants  being  literaly  covered  from  N 
vember  until  April  with  large  deep  purple  flower 
Price  of  plants,  ioc.  each;  large  clumbs,  25c.  eac 


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Double  Violet,  Swanly  White. 


1Z I O  LETS — Continued. 

The  Giant  Violet,  a  large  dark  purple  violet  of  great  vigor.    5c.  each; 
30c.  a  doz.;  $2.00  a  hundred;  large  clumps  25c.  each. 

Swanly  White.    The  finest  double  white  Violet  of  sweet  fragrance, 
ioc.  each;  large  clumps,  25  cts.  each. 

flarie  Louise  or  Parma  Violet,  the  well  known  double  lavender  or  light 
purple,    ioc.  each;  large  clumps,  25  cents  each. 

The  California  Violet — Very  large  single  flower  on  long  stem,  ioc.  each. 

Lady  Campbell,  an  improvement  on  Marie  Louise  ;  a  better  bloomer, 
ioc.  each;  large  clumps,  25c.  each. 

The  Luxonne — One  of  the  most  fragrant  of  large  single  Violets,  ioc. 
each. 

La  France — Novelty  1899.    Largest  and  most  fragrant,  single  Violet  of 
all.    Each  20c.  See  Novelty  Sheet. 


HARDY  CLIMBING  PLANTS. 

THE  GREHT  NEW  ©LIMBER, 

Agdestis  Clematoide,  or  Bridal  Veil. 

Of  all  the  new  climbers  this  is  by  all  means  the  prettiest.  It  was  grown  to  perfection  here  by  Mr.  Harry 
Papworth  at  Palm  Villa  and  attracted  the  attention  of  every  visitor  during  Summer  and  Autumn,  when  its 
beautiful  white  sprays  cover  an  entire  veranda  twenty  feet  long  and  as  high.  The  little  star  shaped  flower 
resembles  the  Clematis,  but  appears  in  much  larger  clusters  and  lasts  a  week  in  water.    15c.  each. 

Clematis  Paniculata  —  A  vine  of  very  rapid 
growth;  quickly  covering  trellises  and  arbors 
with  handsome  clean,  glossy  green  foliage.  The 
flowers  are  of  medium  size,  pure  white,  borne  in 
immense  sheets,  and  of  a  most  delicious  and 
penetrating  fragrance.  The  flowers  appear  late 
in  September,  at  a  season  when  very  few  other 
vines  are  in  bloom.  The  extreme  rapidity  of 
growth,  the  showy  foliage,  beautiful  and  fragrant 
flowers  and  entire  hardiness,  serve  to  make  this 
one  of  the  very  choicest  of  recent  introductions. 
20c.  each,  postpaid;  extra  large  field  grown 
plants,  each  40c,;  3  for  $1.00,  by  express. 


Clematis  Paniculata. 


Do  not  be  misled  by  fine  pictures  in  Northern  Cat- 
alogues. Remember  you  can  get  anything  of  value 
for  the  Southern  Garden  from  us.  Many  plants  are 
worthless  in  our  climate. 


Agdestis  or  Erldal  Veil. 


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CLEMATIS. 

The  royal  purple  of  this  splendid,  everblooming 
flower  may  well  be  said  to  mark  it  as  a  prince  among 
all  hardy  flowering  vines.  We  presume  every  one 
of  our  customers  who  sees  it  bloom  each  Summer 
promises  to  plant  it  in  his  own  yard  or  garden  at  the 
next  opportunity.  It  is  especially  adapted  to  open 
lawns  or  house  fronts  in  the  city  or  country.  Per- 
fectly hardy;  blooms  the  entire  season,  bearing  beau- 
tiful and  lasting  flowers. 

Plant  in  a  sunny  spot  in  good  garden  soil  dug  very 
deep.  We  recommed  the  application  of  well-rotted 
manure  in  holes  a  few  inches  away  from  the  plant 
in  opposite  directions.  The  feeding  roots  reach  out 
to  these  holes  which  may  be  watered  freely,  with 
better  success  than  when  the  manure  is  applied  di- 
rectly to  the  base  of  the  plant. 

Eztra  size  plants  for  immediate  effect. — Many  of 
our  customers  desiring  immediate  effect,  prefer 
this  stock  and  we  import  from  the  best  nurseries 
in  Europe. 

Large=Flowering  Clematis  Jackmani — This  variety, 
with  its  strong  healthy  growth,  hardy  nature  and 
rich,  deep  relveiy-purple  flowers ,  is  the  most  satis- 


factory of  its  class.  Blooms  with  astonishing  pro- 
fusion from  July  to  November  on  shoots  of  the 
present  season;  should  be  pruned  early  in  Spring. 

Jackmani  Alba— The  white-flowered  Jackmani. 

Madame  Baron  Viellard— Called  the  red-flowered 
Jackmani.  One  of  the  strongest  and  most  vigo- 
rous, free-blooming  varieties  of  Clematis.  Flowers 
from  four  to  five  inches  in  diameter  and  of  per- 
fect form.  Light  red,  with  lilac  shadings.  Can- 
not be  surpassed. 

Henryi— (Banghoui  Belize.)  A  strong  grower, 
flowers  always  eight  sepaled,  four  to  sis  inches 
in  diameter  and  pure  white.    Very  hardy. 

Miss  Batetnan— Pure  white,  with  chocolate  an- 
thers. This  sort  commences  to  bloom  as  soon  as 
its  leaves  start  in  May. 

Gypsy  Queen— A  rich,  dark,  velvety  purple;  a  rank 
grower  and  a  free  bloomer.  A  very  attractive  and 
curious  variety. 

Duchess  of  Edinburgh— One  of  the  best  double 
whites,  of  vigorous  habit,  very  free  of  bloom  and 
deliciously  fragrant. 
Price,  unless  noted,  strong  2-year-old  plants,  each 
I  75c,  prepaid.    Extra  strong  3-year-old  plants,  $1.00, 
I  by  express. 


THE  SHOWIEST  ©F  HLL  CLIMBERS, 

Antigonon.  The  Mexican  ' 'Mountain  Rose."  Very  beautiful  tuber- 
ous rooted  plants  requiring  a  warm  position  and  an  abundance 
of  water  when  growing,  and  to  be  kept  dry  when  at  rest. 

Antigonon  Leptopus.  When  planted  deep  will 
hardy.  The  beautiful  foliage  is 
covered  with  large  racemes  of  deli- 
cate rosy  flowers  hanging  down  in 
graceful  form.  Price  10c.  each. 
Strong  plants  25  cts.  each. 

Apios  Tuberosa.  A  valuable  hardy 
tuberous  climber,  resembling  the 
Wistaria  in  vine  and  foliage,  with 
clusters  of  rich,  purple  flowers  of 
violet  sweetness.  They  grow  to 
greater  height,  and  bloom  profusely. 
The  tubers  are  perfectly  hardy,  and 
do  not  need  to  be  taken  up.  15c. 
each. 

Atnpelopsis  Veitchie,  or  Wild  Grape 
Vine.  A  small-leaved  variety,  which 
will  cling  closely  to  the  smoothest 
wall  or  boards;  very  pretty  ;  a  desir- 
able vine,  and  should  be  more  gen- 
erally planted.  No  recently  intro- 
duced climber  is  more  justly  popu- 
lar.   15c.  each. 


Antigonon  Mexican  Mountain  Ros 


Aristolochia  elegans.  One  of  the  most  beautiful  perennial  climbers,  growing  very  fast  and  continuing-  to 
bloom  during  the  entire  summer.  The  flowers  are  interesting,  Orchid-like.  A  new  species  of  the  Dutch- 
man's  pipe  vine.    15c.  each. 

Ficus  Repens.    Every  visitor  to  New  Orleans  has  seen  and  admired  our  pr2tty  Christ  Church  on  St  Charles 

Avenue,  and  the  entrance  to  Metairie  Cemetery,  almost  covered  with  this  pretty  vine.    15c.  each. 
Confederate  Jasmine.    (Rhynchospermum  jasmiuoides.)    Strong  vines  ;  evergreen  ;  20c.  to  40.  each 


Clerodendron  Balfouri — A  plant  of  great  beauty. 
The  flowers,  which  are  of  a  bright  scarlet, 
are  iucased  by  a  bug-like  calyx  of  pure  white. 
The  trusses  or  panicles  of  flowers  are  upwards  of 
six  inches  in  width,  and  when  trained  upon  trel- 
lises and  hanging  down  have  a  rich  and  elegaut 
appearance.    10  to  25  cents  each. 

Cobaea — SCAXDEXS.  — Is  a  magnificent  climber, 
with  large,  bell-shaped  flowers  and  elegant  leaves 
and  tendrils.  It  is  of  rapid  growth,  and  conse- 
quently eminently  adapted  during  the  summer 
for  warm  situations,  where  it  can  produce  an 
abundance  of  the  elegant  purple  flowers.  Per 
dozen  $1.00;  15  cents  each. 


evergreen 

1  Solanum — JASMINOIDES. — A  verv  showv,  climbing 
plai^,  attaining  a  height  of  from  six  to  eight  feet; 
the  flowtrs  are  white,  with  golden  anthers;  a  val- 
uable plant  for  trellis,  etc.  10  to  25  cents  each. 
The  Blue  Solanum— This  beautiful  climber  was 
introduced  by  me  several  years  ago,  and  has  since 
become  quite  popular,  "it  grows  easily  from 
seed,  blooming  the  first  season,  its  large,  graceful 
lavender  sprays  covering  a  large  space  in  a  short 
time.  The  flowers  are  followed  by  bright  red 
berries,  which  hang  until  late  in  the  winter.  10 
cents  each. 

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The  Blue  Solatium. 


Aristolochia  elegans. 


Ivy,  Irish— (Hedera  Hibernica).  Large  leaved  lux- 
uriant; well  known  sort  15  cents  each;  $1.50  per 
dozen;  extra  size  25  cents  each. 

Chinese  Matrimony  Vine— LYCIUM  CHINENSE 
A  most  vigorous  hardy  climbing  plant.  It  sends 
out  numerous  side  branches,  so  that  it  covers  a 
great  amount  of  space  in  a  short  time,  and  every 
new  growth  is  at  once  covered  with  bright  purple 
flowers,  which  are  succeeded  by  brilliant  scarlet 
berries  nearly  an  inch  long,  every  branch  being 
loaded  with  them.  New  berries  are  forming  from 
late  spring  until  frost.  The  berries  ripen  in  early 
autumn  and  remain  on  the  vine  late  in  winter.  15 
cents  each;  $1.50  per  dozen. 

Cinnamon  Vine— Is  one  of  the  most  charming 
climbers,  and  will  quickly  cover  an  arbor,  win- 
dow or  veranda,  making  it  a  perfect  bower  of 
beauty.  Very  easily  grown,  and  once  planted 
will  last  a  life  time.  10  cents  each;  $1.00  per 
dozen. 

Madeira  Vine—A  half  hardy  tuberous  root,  climbing 
plant  of  rapid  growth,  bearing  copious  and 
graceful  racemes  of  deliciously  fragrant  white 
flowers,  very  useful  for  screens,  trellis  or  rock 
work.    10  cents  each. 

Milia  Lobata — One  of  the  handsomest  climbers  we 
know.  An  immense  grower,  almost  covering 
itself  with  bright  pink  flowers.    10  cents  each. 

Moon  Flowers — Grow  and  bloom  well  with  every- 
one. If  planted  out  in  rich  ground,  where  they 
have  full  exposure  to  the  sun,  they  will  attain  a 
height  of  forty  feet  by  October,  burning  all 
summer. 

Noctiflora — Flowers  six  inches  in  diameter,  pure 
white,  with  a  five-pointed  star  in  the  center. 

Leari — Flowers  deep  azure  blue,  four  inches  in  di- 
ameter; a  charming  contrast  to  the  preceding;  a 
free-bloomer;  grows  about  twenty-five  feet  in  one 
season.  A  most  attractive  climber.  Each  10 
cents;  large  plants  25  cents. 

Manettia  Vine— A  beautiful  free  growing  vine,  with 
small  tubular  shaped  flowers  of  a  rich,  fiery  scar- 
let color,  shading  off  into  a  bright  yellow  at  tip  of 
flower.  It  commences  to  bloom  when  very  small 
and  flowers  continually.  A  valuable  plant  for 
small  trellises,  vases  or  baskets.    10  cents. 

BICOLOR.  A  really  splendid  new  vine;  colors 
bright,  foliage  rich,  glossy  green;  very  free.  10 
cents. 

CORDIFOLIA.  A  beautiful  climber;  covers  itself 
with  rich,  deep  scarlet  flowers.  Foliage  is  heavy 
and  glossy  and  of  a  very  dark  green,  contrasting 
well  with  the  flowers  for  which  it  forms  a  back- 
ground.   10  cents. 


HONEYSUCKLES. 

Loniceras. 

Sweet-Scented  Monthly—  (Bexgica.)  This  is  one 
of  the  most  satisfactory  of  Honeysuckles,  produc- 
ing continuously  large  trusses  of  very  fine  fra- 
grant flowers,  red  and  yellow  in  color. 

Scarlet  Trumpet,  or  Coral— (Ssmpkrvirens.) 
Very  strong,  rapid  grower,  with  beautiful  scar- 
let flowers,  all  summer. 

Chinese  Twining— Blooms  at  intervals  throughout 
the  Summer  and  retains  its  foliage  late  in  Win- 
ter. Flowers  nearly  white,  quite  distinct.  Price 
15  to  25  cents  each  by  express. 

Thunbergia  Laurifolia— This  magnificent  climber 
can  not  be  too  highly  praised.  To  the  florist  and 
all  who  require  winter  blooms,  it  is  indispensa- 
ble, as  it  flowers  in  the  greatest  profusion  during 
the  winter  months.  Color  delicate  violet  blue. 
10,  25  and  50  cents  each. 

FRAGRANS.  Pure  white  flowers,  constant  winter 
blooming  variety  in  conservatories  or  light,  warm 
windows;  extra.    15  cents. 

A  good  climber.  This  and  the  above  are  valuable 
perennials. 

TWEEDI.    Yellow  flowers.    10  cents  each. 

Passiflora— (PASSION  FLOWER).  In  order  to  in- 
troduce this  beautiful  running  vine  more  gener- 
ally, we  reduce  the  price  considerably.  Will 
bloom  a  long  time  if  grown  in  a  large  pot  or  tub 
and  removed  before  frost. 

ARC-EN-CIEL.  A  rapid  graceful  grower.  Flowers 
white,  with  blue  anthers;  a  beautiful  contrast.  20 
cents  each. 

CONSTANCE  ELLIOTT.  A  hardy  free  grower, 
and  produces  in  the  greatest  profusion,  sweet 
scented,  pure  ivory  white  flowers.  The  inner 
surface  of  the  sepals  and  petals  is  white,  the 
coronal  threads  being  ivory  white,  tinged  with 
yellow  toward  the  tip;  is  perfectly  hardy  south  of 
Kentucky.    10  to  25  cents  each. 

PRINCEPS.    Scarlet,  very  showy.    50  cents  each. 

Wistaria,  or  Glycine. 

Light  Blue—  (IV.  Sinensis).  This  is  one  of  the 
most  beautiful  climbing    plants   we   have.  It 

grows  very  rapid- 
ly and  blooms  pro- 
fusely. The  flow- 
ers are  a  beautiful 
shade  of  blue,  and 
hang  in  graceful 
pendulous  clus- 
ters. A  most  desi- 
rable, hardy  vine. 
Strong  plants  15 
cents  each.  Extra 
size  40  cents  each. 
White—  {IV.  S. 
Alba).  Pure  white 
flowers,  borne  in 
great  profusion  in 
large  clusters;  very 
showy  and  desira- 
ble. 20  cents  each. 
Extra  size  50  cents 
■■■  each. 
Wistaria  or  Glycine. 


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HARDY  ORNAMENTAL  SHRUBS. 

It  is  remarkable  that  our  Southern  gardens  do  not  show  a  larger  variety  of  Ornamental  Shrubs.  Climate* 
and  soil  are  so  much  in  favor  of  luxuriant  growth  that  there  is  no  excuse  for  not  planting  more  of  a  variety 
of  Shrubs  and  Trees.    The  varieties  we  offer  are  all  hardy  and  the  best  selection  of  all  known  species. 

Purchasers  must  pay  freight  on  Shrubs.    No  Shrubs  by  Mail,  they  are  too  large. 


ALMOND. 

Double  Pink — (Prunus  Japonica  rosea  plena.)  A 
beautiful  small  shrub,  bearing  in  the  spring,  be- 
fore the  leaves  appear,  an  abundance  of  small, 
double  rose-like  flowers,  closely  set  on  the  twig. 

Double  White— (Prinus  Sinensis  alba  plena.)  Si- 
milar to  the  Pink;  flowers  pure  white;  very  beau- 
tiful.   25c.  each. 

ALTHEA  VARIEGATA. 

{Variegated-Leaved  Rose  of  Sharon.} 

This  is  a  hardy  shrub,  with  foliage  beautifully  varie- 
gated, each  leaf  being  broadly  margined  white. 
Flowers  dark  crimson,  verjT  double.  It  forms  a 
handsome  shrub  six  to  seven  feet  high. 

DOUBLE  WHITE.  Continuous  bloomer,  25  cts. 
each. 

DOUBLE  PURPLE.  Continuous  bloomer;  25  cents 
each. 

DOUBLE  ROSE.    Very  delicate  rose.    25  cts.  each. 

SINGLE  FLOWERING.    White.  25  cts.  each. 

NEW  BANNER  ALTHEA.  (Rose  of  Sharon.)  The 
finest  and  most  beautiful  variety  ever  introduced. 
The  flowers  are  as  large  as  good  sized  roses,  and 
very  double;  the  color  is  pale  rosy  pink,  elegant- 
ly striped  with  rich  crimson.  It  blooms  in  July 
and  August,  when  every  branch  is  loaded  and 
crowded  with  flowers.  It  is  a  very  handsome, 
erect  growing  little  tree,  or  tall  shrub.  25c.  each. 

NEW  ALTHEA  BLANCHE.  A  great  improv  ement 
on  the  double  white  althea  now  in  cultivation. 
The  flowers  of  this  new  variety  are  much  more 
perfect  than  the  parent,  being  larger,  of  better 
substance,  and  more  double,  while  the  color 
shows  almost  pure  white,  the  carmine  threading 
at  base  of  petals'being  very  faint.    25  cts.  each. 

DEUTZIAS. 

Flowering  shrubs  of  great  beauty. 

FORTUNEI  ALBA,  FL.  PL.  Double,  white,  grows 
six  feet  high.    25  to  50  cts.  each. 

GRACILIS.  White,  early  and  free  blooming;  much 
used  for  forcing  during  winter;  2  to  3  feet.  25  to 
50  cts.  each. 

SCABRA.    Large,  single,  white  trusses.  25  to  40c.  each. 

CRENATA,  FL.  PL.  Double  white,  large  petals 
tinged  rose;  very  showy?  5  to  8  feet.  25  to  40  cts. 
each. 

DEUTZIA,  PRIDE  OF  ROCHESTER.  Purest  double 
white  flowers;  extra.    25  to  40  cts.  each. 

ACACIAS. 

New  introductions  in  this  beautiful  Family  of  Mi- 
mosas. 

ROSE  ACACIA;  very  graceful,  pink  flowers.  75c. 
each. 

PURPUREA  PENDULA.  Purple  flowers,  very  rare. 
$1.00  each. 

NEO  MEXICANA.  A  new  Mexican  variety  of  great 
merit.    75  cts.  each. 


Crab  Apple,  Double  Flowering. 

Bechtels'  New  American— Originated  in  Illinois- 
Tree  a  sturdy  though  not  rapid  grower;  hardy 
and  free  from  disease.  When  in  bloom,  it  has 
the  appearance  of  being  covered  with  delicate 
pink  roses;  of  medium  size  and  very  fragrant. 
Begins  to  bloom  when  quite  young.  The  flowers 
appear  after  the  foliage  is  fully  developed,  making, 
a  beautiful  contrast.  Four  feet^  well  branched. 
75  cts. 

Crape  Myrtle. 

A  grand  flowering  plant,  grows  6  to  10  feet  high  and 
bushy;  during  summer  covers  itself  with  its  tube- 
shaped  flowers.  A  beautiful  plant  for  the 
garden. 

PURPUREA,  OR  PURPLE.    A  blush  purple. 

ROSEA.    Fine  pink,  or  rose-colored;  freest  bloomer, 

ALBA,  OR  WHITE.  Purest  white,  nothing  excels 
its  beauty.  We  introduced  this  variety  years  ago 
into  commerce,  and  it  has  attained  whitespread 
popularity  all  over  the  world  since  that  time. 
25  and  50  cts.  to  $1. 

CRIMSON  OR  SCARLET.  Bright,  deep  crimson; 
fine  and  most  effective.  One-year-old  plants  of 
either  color,  which  will  all  bloom,  25  cents;  two- 
year-old  and  three-year-old,  strong  plants,  50 
cts.  to  $1.  Price  for  extra  large  plants  given  on 
application. 

LI  LAC . — (Syt inga . ) 

CHARLES  THE  TENTH.  A  strong,  rapid  grower 
with  large,  shining  leaves  and  reddish  purple 
flowers.    50  cts.  each. 

COMMON  PURPLE  (Vulgaris  Purpurea.)  30  cts.  each, 

DOUBLE  LILAC.  (Lemoini  Flora  Plena.)  >  A  new 
and  choice  variety  of  the  lilac,  producing  long 
racemes  of  double  purple  flowers,  lasting  longer 
than  the  single  sorts.  A  valuable  acquisition. 
75  cts.  each. 

PERSIAN  (Persica).  Medium  sized  shrub,  with  small 
leaves  and  bright  purple  flowers.    35  cts.  each. 

WHITE  PERSIAN  LILAC  (Alba.)  A  fine  sort;  white 
flowers  delicately  tinged  with  rose  color.  35 
cts.  each. 

LARGE  FLOWERING  WHITE  (Alba  Grandiflora.) 
A  beautiful  variety;  has  very  large,  pure  white 
panicles  of  flowers;  considered  the  best.  25  to 
50  cts.  each. 


Visit  Our  Nursery,  Carondelet  and  Sixth  Streets 

fi^My  list  of  Ornamental  Shrubs, 
Climbers  and  Shade  Trees,  will  be  found 
interesting. 

My  CAMELLIAS  are  the  finest 
ever  imported  from  Japan;  healthy  and 
full  of  buds. 


Go  See  the  SH0NIIMGER  PlflNC  at  GRUNEWflLD'S. 


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POMEGRANATE 

Double  Red,  white  and  variegated,  18  to  24  inches 
high.    25  to  50  cts.  each. 


Pomegranate. 


Butterfly  Lily.  —  (He- 
dychium  Coronarium.) 
Also  called  the  White 
Canna,  Large  spikes  of 
snow  white  flowers  of 
the  most  exquisite  frag- 
rance. 15c.  each.  Extra 
size,  25c. 

The  Brydal  Myrtle;  of 

its  fragrant  white  blos- 
soms, the  bridal  Wreaths 
are  made  in  Germany. 
25  cts. 

Calycanthus  Floridus, 

orAlhpice.    15  to  25  cts. 


Butterfly  Lily 


Musa,  or  Banana  Plant. 

Musa,  or  Banana  Plant.  See  illustration.  50c.  each. 
Pyrus  Japonica.  Scarlet  flowering  Quince.  25c.  each. 

I  have  a  splendid  collection  of  Double  Camellias  in 
pure  white,  pink,  dark  red  and  variegated,  75c; 
1  to  3  feet,  very  fine  specimens,  $1.00  to  $3.00  each. 


Cape  Jasmine.    (Gardenia  Florida.)  25c.  to  50c. 

"  (Camelliae  flora.)  25c.  to  50c. 

Grand  Duke  Jasmine,    Double  white.  15c.  to  50c. 

Maid  of  Orleans.  Double  white,  trailing.  15c.  to 
50c.  each. 

Spanish  Jasmine,    very  fragrant.  15  cts.  each. 

Magnolia  Fuscata,  or  banana-scented  Magnolia. 
30  cts.  each. 

Magnolia  Grandiflora,  the  large  blooming  Magnolia 
so  popular  in  the  South  as  a  shade  and  ornamen- 
tal tree.  2  feet,  75c.  each;  15  inches  high,  pot 
grown,  50c.  each. 

flagnolia  Purpurea,  early  purple.  25  to  50  cts.  each. 

SNOWBALLS. 

Viburnum  Plicatum.  (Japan  Snowball.)  Japanese 
variety  of  the  old-fashioned  snowball,  and  one  of 
the  most  valuable  of  hardy  shrubs.  It  forms  an 
erect,  compact  shrub  six  to  eight  feet  high;  blooms 
in  early  May,  and  for  a  long  time  is  a  solid  mass 
of  white.  Extra  large  plants,  by  express,  each 
50c.  and  75c. 

SPIREHS. 

Beautiful  shrubs  of  the  easiest  culture  ;  very  desirable 
for  shrubberies  or  the  flower  garden.    Per  dozen, 


Spirsea  Anthony  Waterer. 

Crimson  Spiraea,  Anthony  Waterer.  It  outshows 
all  Spiraeas  in  brilliancy  of  color.  A  bright  crim- 
son. It  is  also  much  dwarfer  and  denser  in 
growth;  when  scarcely  three  inches  high  it  begins 
to  bloom  and  thereafter  is  seldom  out  of  flower. 
In  the  garden  it  will  make  a  plant  three  feet  high 
and  wide,  and  will  be  covered  with  flower  heads 
six  inches  across.  It  is  also  perfectly  hardy,  and 
will  stand  the  most  severe  winter  without  pro- 
tection.   2-year  old  plants,  each,  25  cents. 

BILLIARDII.  Very  pretty  spikes  of  pink.  25  cents 
each. 

CALLOSA  OR  FORTUNI.  Distinct,  with  bright  rose 
flowers  in  broad,  flat  clusters.    20  cents  each. 

CALLOSA  ALBA.  A  white  dwarf  variety,  and  bloom- 
ing throughout  the  season.    25  cents  each. 

OPULIFOLIA.  Strong  upright  form;  foliage  large  and 
bright  green;  white  flowers,  25c.  each. 

PRUNIFOLIA.  (Bridal  Wreath)  Flowers  double; 
white  and  abundant.  One  of  the  best  and  earliest 
blooming  kinds.  25c.  each. 


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WEIGELIA  ROSEA 

Bunches  of  pink  and  white  flowers  during  the  spring 
and  summer  months.    25  cents  each. 

ROSEA  NANA  VARIEGATA .  One  of  the  most 
conspicuous  shrubs  that  we  cultivate ;  leaves 
beautifully  margined  creamy  white,  flowers  pink. 
It  is  a  dwarf  grower  and  admirably  adapted  to 
small  lawns  or  gardens.    25  cents  each. 

AMABILIS.    Attractive  light  pink  flowers. 

CANDIDA.  A  strong-growing  new  variety,  bearing 
pure  white  flowers,  in  great  profusion;  one  of  the 
best. 

DESBOISII.  Deep  rose-colored  flowers,  resembling 
IV.  Rosea,  but  darker;  one  of  the  darkest.  Extra 
strong  bushes,  each  25c. 

TAMARIX 

AFRICAN  (Africana).  This  is  a  very  beautiful  shrub, 
with  small  leaves,  somewhat  like  the  Juniper, 
and  delicate,  small  flowers  in  spikes.  20  to  40 
cents  each. 

Plumosa.    New  feathery.    40c.  each. 

Sweet  Olives.  Well. known  winter-blooming  shrub, 
very  fragrant ;  25c.  each. 

Tree  Mignonette.  Very  fragrant  shrub,  blooming 
all  summer  and  late  into  the  winter;  very  popular. 
25c.  to  50c.  each. 

Thorn.  Double  pink  Hawthorn,  new.  4-5  feet  high 
60c. 

PHILADELPHIA    {Mock  Otange. 

White  flowers,  strongly  scented,  strong.  20  to  35  cents 
each. 

DOUBLE  FLOWERING.  Dwarf,  compact,  part  of 
flowers  coming  double.    25  cents  each. 

DOUBLE  FLOWERING  PEACH 

Very  rare  and  beautiful.       50  cents. 

HEDGE  PLANTS. 

Ligustrum  Amurense  — Privet).  Evergreen  hedge 
plant;  those  beautiful  hedges  on  St.  Charles  Av- 
enue, New  Orleans,  are  made  of  this  plant;  three 
to  four  feet  high.    15c.  each;  $7.00  per  hundred, 

The  Trifoliata  Orange — This  new  hardy  orange  will 
delight  all  who  like  beautiful  and  novel  hardy 
plants;  an  orange  tree  growing  vigorously  on  the 
lawn,  or  in  the  garden,  blooming  and  fruiting  in 
abundance,  is  certainly  a  rare  sight.  The  beau- 
tiful little  trees  are  entirely  hardy  in  the  open 
ground.  They  are  of  dwarf,  symmetrical  growth, 
with  glossy,  green  trifoliate  leaves,  the  lovely 
pure  white  orange  blossoms  are  elegantly  per- 
fumed and  borne  in  constant  succession;  the  fruit 
is  small,  bright  red  in  color,  and  very  curious. 
Large  plants,  three  for  75  cents:  30  cents  each; 
one  year  old,  5  cents  each,  $2.00  per  100. 

HARDY  ORNAMENTAL  GRASSES. 

For  single  specimens,  beds  or  groups  on  the  lawn, 
nothing  gives  a  finer  effect  than  these;  they  are  now 
largely  used  in  prominent  positions  in  many  of  the 
public  parks,  etc.: 

Arundo  Donax — A  magnificent  Hardy  Grass,  grow- 
ing to  a  height  of  15  feet,  and  forming  dense 
clumps.  25  cents  each. 
Donax  Variegata— A  hardy,  broad-leaved,  variega- 
ted Bamboo;  foliage  creamy  white  and  green; 
growing  6  to  8  feet  high.    30  cents  each. 


Eulalia  Japonica  Variegata — A  very  graceful,  tall, 
ornamental  Grass  from  Japan.  Its  long,  narrow 
leaf-blades  are  striped  green,  white  and  of' en  pink 
or  yellow  It  throws  up  stalks  from  4  to  6  feet  in 
height,  terminated  with  a  cluster  of  flower  spikes. 
15  cents  each,  $1.50  per  dozen,  clumps  30  cents 
eaqh. 

Eulalia  Grnciltima  Univittata— This  is  a  grand  addi- 
tion of  compact  habit  with  very  narrow  foliage, 
of  a  bright  green  color  with  a  silvery  white  mid- 
rib. 15  cents  each;  $1.50  per  dozen,  clumps,  30 
cents  each. 

Eulalia  Japonica  Zebrina — This  variety  resembles 
Japonica  in  hardiness,  growth  and  bloom.  The 
long  blades  are  marked  with  broad  yellow  bands 
across  the  leaf.  It  makes  a  very  attractive  speci- 
men plant  for  the  lawn.  15  cents  each,  $1.50  per 
dozen,  clumps  30  cents  each. 

JAPANESE  BAMBOOS. 

Bambusa  Metake— A  perfectly  hardy  variety 
of  dwarfish  habit,  attaining  a  height  of  not  over 
5  to  6  feet.  The  foliage  is  of  a  rich  dark  green, 
and  is  retained  on  the  plant  in  a  fresh  condition 
almost  the  entire  winter.  It  makes  a  most  desi- 
rable addition  to  the  border  in  connection  with 
shrubbery,  or  as  an  individual  specimen  for  the 
lawn.    50  cents  each;  $5.00  per  dozen. 

Bambusa  Vulgaris — One  of  the  largest,  60  feet  or 
more,  a  fine  cluster  variety.    50  cents  each. 

Bambusa  Aurea — A  running  variety  15  to  20  feet, 
used  for  umbrella  handles,  canes,  etc.  The  first 
joints  above  ground  are  short  forming  a  round 
knob.    50  cents  each. 

Bambusa  Argentea  or  Silver  Bamboo,  the  young 
shoots  are  striped  white.  Grows  30  to  35  feet 
high  and  is  very  hardy.    75  cents  each. 

Bambusa  Argentea  Striata— Thirty  feet  high,  has 
been  growing  in  New  Orleans  without  special 
care  over  25  years.  Beautiful  specimen  of  it  in 
the  garden  of  Palm  Villa,  on  Prytania  street. 
$1 .00  each. 

EVERGREENS. 

Arbor  Vitae — (Thuya  orientalis  and  occidentalis). 
50  cents  to  $1.50,  two  to  four  feet;  very  ornamen- 
tal for  lawns. 

New  Golden  Arbor  Vitae — Very  pretty;  beautiful 
color  and  shape.    50  cents  to  $1.00  each. 

Retinospora  Plumosa — The  feathery  Arbor  Vitae; 
very  interesting.    50  cents  each. 

Irish  Juniper — 24  to  30  inches.    50  to  60  cents. 

Mahonia  Aquifolia  —  Elegant  evergreen  foliage 
plant.   30  cents  each. 

Euonymus  Radicans  Variegata— Pretty  variega- 
ted evergreen  creeper.    25  cents. 

Tree  Box — Very  ornamental,  may  be  trimmed  into 
any  desired  form.    50  cents  and  $1.00. 


We  make  a  specialty  of  Roses  and  Palms. 


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ji!3r*Ocean  Springs,  Miss.,  has  an 
Orange  Orchard  of  several  thousand 
trees,  nearly  all  Satsuma  budded  on 
Trifoliata.  There  is  more  money  in 
this  Orange  than  in  Pears,  Peaches 
and  Plums  combined.  Try  a  few  trees . 


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HflBDT  OPPIEITflL 

Ash,  White — A  rapid  growing  native  tree,  of  fine 
symmetrical  outline.  A  valuable  street  or  park 
tree,  and  should  be  extensively  planted  for  tim- 
ber.  Eight  to  twelve  feet.    50  cents  to  $1.00  each. 

Ash,  Mountain — (European).  A  fine,  hardy  tree; 
head  dense  and  regular,  covered  from  July  until 
winter  with  great  clusteis  of  bright  red  berries. 
50  cents  to  $1.00  each. 

Camphor  Tree — (Laurus  Camphorae),  one  of  the 
prettiest  evergreen  shade  trees  in  the  south.  2 
feet  specimens  50  cents  each. 

Catalpa  Speciosa — Attractive  for  its  foliage  as 
well  as  flowers.    50  cents  tofi.co  each. 

Elm,  English — Eight  to  twelve  feet.  50  cents  to  $1 
each. 

Elm,  American— Eight  to  twelve  feet.  75  cents  to  $1 
each. 

Elm,  Wing  or  Cork — A  corky  substance  growing  on 
limbs,  very  grotesque.    75  cents  to  $1  each. 

Ligustrum  Vulgare — One  of  our  best  evergreen 
shade  trees;  very  hardy,  and  can  be  trimmed  into 
any  shape;  six  to  eight  feet  high.  $1  to  $1.50 
each. 

LINDEN. 

LINDEN — (American  or  Basswood).  A  rapid  grow- 
ing, beautiful  tree,  with  very  large  leaves  and 
fragrant  flowers.  Eight  to  tweive  feet.  75  cents 
to  $1  each. 

LINDEN — (White-leaved  European).  A  vigorous, 
growing  tree,  medium  size,  pyramidal  form; 
growth  and  foliage  make  it  one  of  the  most  orna- 
mental trees.    Ten  to  twelve  feet,    $1  to  $2  each. 

MAPLE. 

MAPLE  SACCHARINUM  (Sugar  or  Rock).  Very 
popular  American  tree,  and  for  its  stately  form 
and  fine  foliage  justly  ranked  among  the  best, 
both  for  the  lawn  and  avenue.  Ten  to  fifteen 
feet.    75  cents  to  $[.50  each. 

MAPLE  (Silver-leaved).  A  hardy,  rapid-growing, 
native  tree  of  large  size.  Valuable  for  producing 
a  quick  shade.  Excellent  for  street  planting. 
Eight  to  twelve  feet.    75  cents  to  $1.50  each. 

MAPLE  (Ash-leaved  Box  Elder).  A  hardy  tree  of 
rapid  spreading  growth,  with  ash-like  foliage.  75 
cents  to  $1  each. 

MULBERRY. 

MORUSALBA    (White  Mulberry)    "Silkworm  M." 

Six  to  eight  feet.    25  to  50  cents  each. 
RUSSIAN  M.    A  new  sort  with  much  better  fruit. 

Six  to  eight  feet.    50  cents  each. 

OAK. 

CORK.  A  fine  European  species,  with  rough  cork- 
like  bark.    $1  each. 

LIVE  OAK.  A  typical  southern  shade  tree,  nursery 
grown.  Five  to  six  feet  high  50  cents  each.  Ex- 
tra strong,  $1  to  $1.50. 

WATER  OAK.    Very  popular.    10  feet.    $1  each. 

LAUREL  OAK.  Similar  to  Live  Oak.  $1  each. 


P  SHRDE  TREES. 

POPLAR. 

POPLAR  (Lombard;.  )•  A  native  of  Europe.  Re- 
markable lor  its  erect  growth  and  tall,  spire-like 
form.    Ten  to  fifteen  feet.    75  cents  to  $1  each. 

POPLAR  (Silver-leaved).  A  tree  of  rapid  growth 
and  white  leaves.  $1  each. 

CAROLINA  POPLAR.  Most  useful  of  the  three  for 
the  South,  8  to  10  feet.  $1  each. 

PAULOWNIA 

IMPERIALIS.  From  Japan:  leaves  immense;  afoot 
or  more  across;  a  magnificent  tropical  looking 
tree.    $1  each. 

Salisburia  A&iantifolia  —  (Maiden-hair  Tree). 
This  tree  deserves  more  general  cultivation  for 
its  picturesque  growth  and  foliage,  cleanliness, 
etc.    Six  to  eight  feet.    75  cents  to  $1.00  each. 


Texas  Umbrella  Tree. 


Texas  Umbrella  Tree.  A  sub-variety  of  the  China 
Tree.  It  assumes  a  dense  spreading  head,  re- 
sembling a  gigantic  umbrella,  and  of  unique  ap- 
pearance. 5  to  6  feet,  50c.  each;  $5.00  a  dozen; 
extra  large  size,  $1.00  to  $150  each. 


Plants  of  animals. 

Pansy  Plants  (GIANT  FLOWERING  TRIMAR- 
DEAU).  From  December  to  March,  per  dozen, 
25  to  35c. 

Phlox — All  colors,  per  dozen,  30  to  50  cents. 
Pinks — Chinese  and  Japanese,  per  dozen,  30  to  50c. 
Marguerite   Carnation  Seedlings— Best  double 

mixed  colors.    50c.  to  $1.00  per  dozen. 
Asters — Double,  mixed  colors,  dozen,  30  to  50  cts. 
German  Stock — Double,  mixed  colors.  30  to  50  cts. 

dozen. 

Verbenas — Giant  Mammoth,  all  colors,  50c.  to 
$1.00  dozen. 

Hollyhocks — All  colors,  double.  75c.  to  $1.00  doz. 
Petunia,  single,  50  to  75  cts.  dozen. 
Sweet  Alyssum — 30  cts.  dozen. 
Mimulus — 30  to  50  cts.  dozen. 
Periwinkles— 30  to  50  cts.  dozen. 


The  Best  iS  None  TOO  CrOOd  for  my  PatrOllS.    1  know  there  is  not  a  firm  in  the  world  who  are  more  par- 

.  .    ticular  regarding  the  purity  of  their  seeds  than  lam, but 

still  like  all  other  seedsmen  I  do  not  give  any  warranty,  expressed  or  implied,  and  if  the  purchaser  does 
not  accept  them  on  these  conditions  they  must  be  returned  at  once.  I  cannot  warrant  them,  as  too  much 
depends  on  the  season,  soil  and  care  given  them,  and  every  person  of  judgment  can  see  this  as  well  as  my- 
self. I  always  test  the  seeds  as  soon  as  received  from  my  growers,  so  that  nothing  can  possibly  be  sent  out 
that  is  not  thoroughly  first-class  in  every  particular. 

USE  DR.  TIGHENOR'S  ANTISEPTIC  S£E&Jgueg£,Te.HBRT 


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GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


FLORAL... 
...DESIGNS 

Seven  Gold  Metals  and  over 
fifty  first-class  Certificates  are 
my  trophies  from  the  Flower 
Shows. 

My  success  in  the  Floral  Art 
in  competition  with  our  local 
florists  at  the  exhibitions  of 
the  Ne  »v  Orleans  Horticultural 
Society  has  created  a  demand 
for  artistic  floral  work  for  all 
occasions.  I  am  always  pre- 
pared to  furnish  on  short  no- 
tice for  Weddings,  Parties, 
Funerals,  and  especially  for 
All  Saints'  Day, 

Cut  flowers  and 
floral  Designs 

OF 

...fill  Descriptions, 

of     Natural     and  Artificial 
Flowers. 

Telegraphic  Orders 

from  the  country  a  specialty 
and  promptly  attended  to. 

We  make 
ANCHORS, 

CROSSES, 

GATES  AJAR, 
STARS,  ETC., 
For  Funerals, 
STYLISH  

BRIDAL  BOUQUETS, 

HEARTS, 
HORSESHOES,  ETC., 

For  Weddings. 

Prices   range    from  $1.00  to 
$10.00,  and  higher. 


FLORAL  CROSS. 


Thomas  Mason. 


Established  1877. 


John  M.  Mason. 


& 

Fruit  and  Produce  Commission  plenums, 

early  Uegetables  a  Specialty. 

I  63  SOUTH  WATER  STREET, 

^^^emeflG©,  ill. 

REFERENCES: 

State  Bank  of  Chicago.      Bank  of  Hammond,  Hammond.  La, 
State  National  Bank  of  New  Orleans.  La. 
Bank  of.Crystal  Springs,  Crystal  Springs,  Miss. 

T.  J.  Duffy,  Ponchatoula,  La.        Commercial  Agencies. 


M.  FUQAZZI  &  CO. 

MAXE  A  SPECIALTY  OF 

Early  Fruits  and  Vegetables, 

Strawberries,  Tomatoes,  Peaches,  Florida 
and  Louisiana  Oranges,  Etc. 

New  Orleans  Vegetables  a  Specialty. 
134-136  W.  6tf)  Street,  -  -  CINCINNATI,  OHIO. 

Agents  for  numerous  Shipping  Associations. 

Members  National  League  Commission  Merchants. 
References:    National  Lafayette  Bank.  Dunn's  Agency. 

Experienced.       Prompt.       Sellable.  Responsibl 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


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THE  BEST  AND  CHEAPEST  HAND  SPRAY  PUMP, 

THE  ELECTRIC  BUG  EXTERMINATOR 

A  HIGH  AUTHORITY  ESTIMATES  THAT  $300,000,000  WORTH  OF  CROPS  ARE  DESTROYED  IN 
THE  UNITED  STATES  EACH  YEAR  BY  BUGS  AND  FUNGI.  Only  a  small  part  of  this  loss  would  occur 
if  some  safe,  cheap,  simple  and  effective  machine  where  available  to  apply  the  remedies. 


Electric  Bug-  Exterminator. 

WE  HAVE  THE  MACHINE  IN  THE  ELECTRIC  BUG  EXTERMINATOR. 

Who  does  not  hate  the  job  of  killing  the  bugs  by  any  of  the  old  methods  ?  And  just  think  of  the  loads 
of  water  required  !  Contrast  these  old  methods  with  tb.2  new.  These  Bugs  Exterminators  weigh  only  one 
pound  and  one  pound  more  when  ready  for  use.  You  put  your  Paris  Green  up  in  papers,  like  doctors  do 
their  powders,  one-half  teaspoonful  in  each,  and  take  a  dozen  powders  and  a  bucket  of  water  to  the  field,  and 
you  have  ammunition  enough  to  kill  the  bugs  on  a  couple  of  acres  ot  potatoes.  You  do  the  work  at  a  moderate 
walk.  Only  one  shot  at  each  hill  and  the  whole  plant,  stalk,  stems  and  the  upper  and  lower  sides  of  the 
leaves  are  treated  in  such  a  perfect  manner  as  to  kill  every  bug,  WHILE  IT  IS  IMPOSSIBLE  TO  INJURE 
THE  FOLIAGE.  The  people  who  have  used  these  Exterminators  in  the  past  saved  their  crops,  because  the 
work  was  so  light  and  done  so  quickly  that  there  was  no  excuse  for  neglecting  the  job.  Killing  the  bugs  is 
now  one  of  the  easiest  jobs  on  "the  farm.  Don't  put  off  getting  a  machine  until  your  crop  is  half  ruined.  Be- 
gin early.  With  these  Bug  Exterminators  you  can  kill  the  hard-shell  potato  bugs  as  readily  as  the  soft 
ones.  By  beginning  early  you  save  the  trouble  of  killing  millions  later,  and  all  the  vitality  of  your  crop  is 
saved.  These  machines  combine  some  features  not  possessed  by  other  similar  machines  that  have  been  put 
upon  the  market,  and  which  makes  them  superior  to  all  others. 

Price,  Tin,  $1.00;  Brass,  $1.25  Each,  Prepaid. 


25  YEARS  AHEAD  OF  ITS  COMPETITORS. 

The  Perfection  Jr.  Broadcast  Hand  Seed  Sower. 


THE  CHEAPEST  SEEP  SOWER 


PRICE,    $1.25    EACH.  THE  FARMERS  FAVORITE. 

No  careful,  economical  farmer  will  continue  to  sow  his  seed  by  hand 
(the  old  way)  when  he  can  get  one  of  these  machines  at  our  low 
price.  They  will  save  their  costs  daily  in  saving  of  seed,  to  say  nothing 
about  saving  of  time  and  more  even  distribution,  which  will  have 
a  great  effect  on  the  crop. 

It  will  sow  Wheat,  Rye,  Oats,  Rice,  Flax,  Millet,  Turnip  Seed, 
Clover  Seed,  Grass  Seed,  including  Light  Grasses;  in  fact  All  Kinds  of 
Seed  Broadcast.    A Iso  Plaster,  Fertilizer,  Salt,  etc. ,  etc. 

It  will  sow  at  a  round,  Wheat  or  Rye  50  feet,  Buckwheat  45  feet,  Flax 
Seed,  Clover  and  Millet  36  feet,  Grass  Seed  20  to  36  feet,  other  seeds, 
etc.  according  to  their  nature  and  condition.  By  the  superior  construc- 
tion of  the  hopper  and  attachment  of  the  sack  it  sows  out  clean.  The 
old  style  seeders  don't  do  this.    Full  directions  with  each  machine. 

SHEHRS 


Hedge  Shears,  8  inches  $1  75 

"        "      10       "    2  00 

"        "      12       "    2  25 

Pruning  Shears,  No.  2   1  65 

«       No.  3   1  50 


Pruning  Sheers,  No.  4....  $1  40 

"  "       (German)  Ladies'  Favorite  for 

Roses,  No.  37,  14c — m   1  00 

"      Shears,  (German)  No.  8 — No.  2o)£c — m  75 


KNIVES 


104   .  C.  W.  EICHLING 

t_hepLnaenwt  FooDr"cr^.nDOO." 

FIBRE  AND  LIQUID. 

•'Jadoo"  is  Hindostaui  for  Magic,  and  very  appropriately 
named. 

"JADOO"  Fibre  constitutes  anew  growing  substance  for 
plants  Of  all  kinds.  Theiuventor  is  Col.  C.  Halford  Thomp- 
son, of  the  Royal  Army,  and  Fellow  of  the  Royal  Horticultural 
Society  of  England. 

Conversant,  in  common  with  all  horticulturists,  with  the  in- 
gredients in  earth  that  serve  for  plant  food.  Col  Thompson,  af- 
ter years  of  experiment,  was  successful  in  discovering  a  method 
of  associating  these  in  such  a  manner  as  to  be  more  available 
for  plants  than  thev  are  in  earth,  producing  a  more  vigorous 
and  rapid  root  action,  which  is  the  great  desideratum  in 
plant  culture. 

Price  of  * 'JADOO"  Fibre  per  lb.,  ioc;  sack  of  120  lbs.,  $3.75;  10 
lbs.,  50c. 

Concentrated  "JADOO"  Liquid. 

Is  simplv  invaluable  in  Pot  Culture,  and  it  is  the  cheapest  Fer- 
tilizer sold.  It  is  both  meat  and  drink  to  plants.  Revives  droop- 
ing Plants,  strengthens  the  weak  and  nourishes  the  strong; 
above  all,  it  increases  the  size,  causes  greater  profusion  of 
bloom,  and  heightens  the  colors  of  all  Flowers  and  Plants.  Can 
be  used  on  Flowers  and  Plants  that  grow  in  Earth  or  "JADOO" 
Fibre.  Dilute  at  the  rate  of  six  gallons  of  water  to  one  pint  of 
Liquid,  or  4S  to  1.  Use  on  pot  plants  and  in  open  ground  two  or 
three  times  a  week.  The  results  are  simpl%'  magic.  Price  per 
pint  can  (full  16  oz.)  25c.  each;  |  gallon  can  75c;  gallon,  $1. 20. 

FLOWER  POTS. 

By  Freight  or  Express. 
25  cents  per  Bbl.  or  box  for  Packing  extra.    Xo  guarantee  for 
breakage.   We  use  greatest  care  in  packing. 

2  inch  pots,  per  doz   S  .20 

3  m   "   ;;  •  30 

4  "   "   "   "   40 

5  "    >5° 

6  "      "      "      "   65 

7  "      "      "       "    1. 00 

8  inch  pots  each  10 

9  "  "  "   J5 

10  "  "  "   20 

12  "  "  "   35 

14  "  "  "    ,50 

FLOWER  POT  SAUCERS. 

Sizes  and  price  same  as  Pots,  less  20  per  cent. 


NEW  ORLEANS,  LA. 


inch,  each. 


INDURATED  FIBRE  SAUCERS. 

UNBREAKABLE. 


With  Rollers,  S2,oo  each. 

PLANT  STAKES. 

PAINTED  GREEN. 

iSinch  per  doz  25 

24   "      "      "   35 

36    "      "       "   50 

48   "      "      "   60 

GALVANIZED  IRON 

PLANT  STAKES. 

INDESTRUCTIBLE. 

24  inch,  per  doz   20 

36   "       "   "   30 

48   "        "    "   40 

Extra  heavy,  10  cts.  per  dozen  more. 

FINGER  SPADE. 


.07 
.10 
•15 
.20 
.35 
•50 
1.50 


cts, 


Breen's  Finger  Spade. 
The  handiest  little  tool  made  to  puil  up  weeds  by  the  root  with- 
out injuring  the  finger  nails;  fits  like  a  glove. 
Two  sizes,  10  cents  each,  postpaid. 

HOTBED  MATS. 

QUILTED  AND  WATERPROOF. 

These  fill  a  long-felt  want  for  covering  greenhouses,  hotbeds, 
etc.,  on  cold  nights. 

40x76  inches,  each  5^.50 

76  x  76  inches,  each   3.00 


The  best  pattern  out. 


DRINKING-  FOUNTS. 

FOR  POULTRY. 

50  cts.  each. 


We  were  awarded  the 
following 

First  Prizes 

AND 

Prize  penis 

AT  THK  

£a.  industrial 
exposition... 

and  at  the  Flower  Shows 
of  the 

Hew  Orleans  - 
Horticultural  society. 

...AT... 

State  Fair,  1&99- 

THE  ONLY  PRIZE  MEDAL  for  best  Display  of  Garden  Field  and  Flower  Seeds  and  Flowering  Bulbs. 

THE  ONLY  PRIZE  MEDAL  for  best  Collection  of  Seed  Potatoes  (Irish  and  Sweet.) 

FIRST  PRIZE  and  Diploma  for  best  Collection  of  Palms. 

GOLD  MEDAL  for  best  Table  Decoration. 

GOLD  MEDAL.    Sweep  stake  for  Best  General  Display. 

GOLD  MEDAL  for  best  six  specimen  Plants  of  Chrysanthemums. 

GOLD  MEDAL  for  best  Handle  Basket. 

GOLD  MEDAL  for  best  Floral  Design. 

TWENTY -two  Prizes  and  GOLD  MEDAL  at  the  Grand  Flower  Show  in  Lafayette  Square. 


GARDEN,  FIELD  AND  FLOWER  SEEDS. 


105 


Dollar  Collections  of  Plants  and  Bulbs. 

OUR  SELECTION. 


We  grow  only  the  best  sorts  of  everything  in  quan- 
tity. Those  varieties  we  can  afford  to  sell  at  greatly 
reduced  rates,  but  make  one  invariable  condition, 
that  the  selection  of  varieties  be  left  entirely  to  us. 

No.  i.  Fifteen  roses,  constant  bloomers,  all  colors, 
well  assorted;  we  sell  a  hundred  thousand  of  these 
roses  every  year.  Our  plants  will  give  you  lovely 
buds  and  flowers  all  summer  and  fall. 

No.  2.  Four  palms,  different  sorts.  At  last  deco- 
rative foliage  plants  are  becoming  more  popular  in 
this  country  too,  and  justly  so.  Think  with  what 
ease  you  can  grow  a  palm  and  keep  it  an  ornament  for 
a  lifetime,  increasing  in  value  from  year  to  year. 
Keeping  foliage  free  from  dust  is  one  of  the  most  es- 
sential requirements. 

No.  3.  Twelve  hardy  perennial  plants,  best  sum- 
mer bloomers.  Hardy,  to  be  more  and  more  popu- 
lar, and  we  have  grown  thousands  of  plants  of  Gail- 
lardias,  coreopsis,  anemones,  hardy  pinks,  poppies, 
etc.,  to  fill  the  desire  to  have  some  flowers  every  week 
in  summer.    Our  selections  will  be  sure  to  please  you. 

No.  4.  Fifteen  new  sorts  of  hardy  perennial  phlox, 
splendid  new  colors.  Who  does  not  admire  this  grand 
flower,  improving  in  size  and  showiness  from  year 
to  year  ? 

No.  5.  Three  hollyhocks,  three  coreopsis, 
three  day  lilies,  three  hardy  phlox,  three  Scotch 
pinks.  This  collection  is  valuable,  all  being  perfect 
perennials. 

No.  6.  Ten  hardy  vines,  including  clematis,  honey- 
suckle, English  ivies,  etc.  Grace  and  variety  are 
produced  by  judicious  placing  of  vines  in  various 
positions. 

No.  7.  Fifteen  geraniums,  either  all  one  color  or 
fifteen  different  colors.  Most  popular  bedding  plant 
and  greatly  improved  sorts. 

No.  8.  15  carnations.  Will  bloom  all  summer. 
Where  fragrance  and  elegance  of  flowers  combined 
with  handsomest  colors  are  desired,  nothing  can  sur- 
pass this  collection. 

No.  9.    Fifteen  heliotropes  in  all  existing  shades. 

No.  10.  Twenty  select  chrysanthemums,  including 
the  best  new  improved  sorts. 

No.  11.  Twenty  verbenas,  including  some  of  the 
best  mammoth  sorts.  Grand  colors  are  included  in 
our  collection. 

No.  12.  Fifteen  blooming  begonias;  for  pot  cul- 
ture or  for  planting  out  in  a  half  shady,  damp  place 
these  have  no  superior. 

No.  13.  Twelve  begonia  rex  and  other  large  foliage 
sorts;  these  are  liked  and  admired  by  everybody. 

No.  14.  Forty  pansies;  these  aTe  only  good  if 
planted  from  November  to  March;  after  that  time 
the  summer  heat  affects  this  popular  flower  un- 
favorably. 

No.  15.  Three  coleus,  three  geraniums,  three  helio- 
tropes, six  verbenas;  this  collection  will  fill  a  bed 
eight  or  ten  feet  in  diameter. 

No.  16.  Twelve  assorted  plants  suitable  for  hang- 
ing basket. 


No.  17.  Eight  fancy  leaved  Caladiums,  very 
valuable  offer. 

No.  18.  Fifteen  tuberoses,  extra  large  bulbs,  sure 
to  bloom. 

No.  19, 
dahlias. 

No.  20. 

No.  21 


Twelve    gladiolus,    six  tuberoses,  two 


Twenty  gladiolus,  splendid  colors,  assorted. 
One  amaryllis,  three  gladiolus,  three 
tuberoses,  one  caladium  esculentum,  one  dahlia,  one 
Butterfly  Lily. 

No.  22.    Ten  dahlias,  distinct  varieties,  assorted. 
No.  23.    Ten  ferns,  best  sorts  for  general  cultiva- 
tion, for  shade  only,  or  wardian  cases. 

No.  24.  One  pomegranate  (double),  one  crape 
myrtle  (scarlet),  one  oleander,  one  hydrangea  otaksa, 
one  catalonian  jessamine,  one  sweet  laurel,  one  fig. 

No.  25.  Ten  lycopodiums  and  mosses  for  fern-case 
or  basket. 

COLLECTION  OF  PLANTS  No.  26. 
Price  $3.    Large  Plants  by  Express  only.  Small 
Plants  Prepaid  toy  Mail  for  $4. 


10  Monthly  Roses 
6  Tuberoses 
2  Lemon  Verbenas 
6  Verbenas 
4  Lantanas 
8  Coleus 
6  Heliotropes 
6  Geraniums 


3  Scarlet  Salvias 
3  Cupheas 
3  Lobelias 
1  Bridal  Veil 
3  Madeira  Vines 

3  Gladioli 

4  Cannas 

1  Antigonon. 


COLLECTION  No.  27 
Price  $5  Express  or  $6  toy  Mail,  postage 
prepaid  toy  us. 


15  Monthly  Roses  2 

15  Verbenas  2 

4  Heliotropes  6 

10  Coleus  1 

2  Rose  Geraniums  2 

2  Evening  Glories  2 

2  Ivy  Geraniums  2 

3  Dahlias  6 
2  Lemon  Verbenas  6 
2  Hibiscus  6 
2  Lantanas  10 

12  Geraniums,  assorted  3 
2  Silver-leaved  Geraniums 

2  Hydrangeas  1 


Cupheas 

Lobelias 

Scarlet  Salvias 

Agdestis 

Abutilons 

Petunias,  double 

Carnations 

Ageratums 

Tuberoses 

Gladioli 

Cannas 

Plumbagos,  white 

2  Begonias,  flowering 
Night  blooming  Jasmine. 


Collections  of  Choice  Flower  Seeds. 

These  very  attractive  collections  are  composed  of 
the  best-known  and  the  most  popular  flower  seeds  that 
will  produce  in  succession  a  fine  display  of  flowers 
from  early  summer  until  frost. 

No.  i.  Collection  of  12  choice  Flower  Seeds  $  50 

"   2.  "        "  18       "         "        "    75 

"  3.  "        "  24       "         "        "    1  00 

"  4-  "        "  30       "         "        "    1  25 


Special  Offer  of  Vegetable  Seeds! 

For  ONE  DOLLAR  you  may  select  $1.30  worth  in  Packets  and  Ounces,  mailed  free. 

For  TWO  DOLLARS  you  may  select.. ,  ....2.75  " 

For  THREE  DOLLARS  you  may  select   4.00  " 

For  FOUR  DOLLARS  you  may  select   5.50     "  "        "  " 

For  FIVE  DOLLARS  you  may  select   7.00  " 

g@T\Please  observe  that  this  special  offer  is  for  seeds  in  Packets  and  Ounces  only  ;  it  does  not  apply  to  one- 
quarter,  one-half  or  one  pound,  nor  to  Grass  and  Field  Seeds,  Shallots,  Onion  Sets,  Potatoes,  Fruit  Trees, 
Plants  and  Implements. 


WHEN  COMPARING  PRICES  with  other  catalogues  BEAR  IN  MIND  that  our  prices  include  postage 
on  Packets,  ounces,  pounds,  pints,  and  quarts.    Also  on  Bulbs  and  plants  EXCEPT  WHERE  NOTED. 


106 


C.  W.  EICHLING,  NEW  ORLEANS,  LA.. 


I1TDEX. 


Truckfarmer's  Specialties 
and  Novelties 

Pages  i  to  viii. 

VEGETABLE  SEEDS. 

Page. 

Artichoke   I 

,,      Plants   i 

,,      Jerusalem ....  i 

Asparagus   i 

Beans  Bush  ii  2 

Pole   4 

,,     English  Broad...  .  5 

Beets   5 

Borecole  or  Kale   6 

Broccoli   6 

Brussels  Sprouts   6 

Cabbage   7 

Cauliflower   9 

Carrot   10 

Cow  Peas   iii 

Celery   11 

Celeriac   12 

Chervil   14 

Corn  iv,  12,  13 

Corn  Salad   14 

Collards   14 

Cress   14 

Cucumber  iii,  14,  15 

Egg  Plant  15,  16 

Endive   16 

Garlic   16 

Horse  Radish   16 

Herbs,    Pot,   Sweet  and 

Medicinal.   17 

Kohlrabi   17 

Eeek   17 

Lettuce  iii,  18,  19 

Melon  Musk  19,  20 

Melon  Water  20,21,  22 

Mustard   22 

Okra     22 

Onion  ii,  23 

Onion  Sets    24 

Parsley   24 

Parsnip   24 

Peas  25  26 

Pepper  26.  27 

Potatoes  27,  107 

Sweet   28 

Pumpkin   28 

Radish  iv,  29 

Salsify   30 

Shallots   24 

Sorrel   30 

Spinach   30 

Squash   30 

Swiss  Chard   5 

Tobacco   ii 

Tomato  31,  32 

Turnip   33 

VEGETABLE  PLANTS  AND 
ROOTS. 

Artichoke  Plants   1 

Asparagus       ,,    1 

Cauliflower      „                . .  48 

Cabbage         ,,    48 

Celerv             „    48 

EggPlant       „    48 

Pepper    48 

Rhubarb         ,,    48 

Sechium  or  Vegetable  Pear  48 

FLOWER  SEEDS. 

Novelties  in  Flower 

Seeds  60,  61 

Flower  Seeds  and  How  to 

treat  them   62 

do.  How  to  cover  them.  . .  62 

Proper  Time  for  sowing  62 
General  List  of  Flower 

Seeds  63,  72 

Principal  Varieties. 

Althea  Rosea  Hollyhock.  63 


Page. 

Alyssum   63 

Arnaranthus    63 

Antirrhinum  Snap  Dra- 
gon   63 

Aster   63 

Balsams   63 

Bellis  Daisy   63 

Candytuft   66 

Calendula  Pot  Marigold. .  64 

Centaurea   64 

Celosia  Cocks  Comb   64 

Chr^-santhemum   64 

Cineraria   64 

Climbing  Plants   71 

Cobaea,   71 

Coleus   65 

Cosmos   65 

Carnation     66 

Dahlia   65 

Delphinium  Larkspur   65 

Dianthus  Pinks   65 

Geranium   67 

Mathiola  Stocks   67 

Nasturtium   61,  72 

Pansy   70 

Poppy   67 

Petunia   68 

Phlox   68 

Portulacca   69 

Primula   69 

Reseda   69 

Sweet  Peas  60,  71 

Verbena   69 

Zinnia   71 

GRASS-FIELD    AND  CLO 
VER  SEEDS  ETC. 

Alfalfa    44 

Barley   44 

Bermuda  Grass   46 

Broom  Corn   47 

Burr  Clover   44 

Chufas   48 

Crimson  Clover   45 

Cotton  Seed   48 

Dhouro   47 

English  Rve  Grass   46 

German  Millet   46 

Giant  Beggar  Weed   45 

Japan  Clover   45 

Kaffir  Corn   47 

Kentucky  Blue  Grass   45 

Lawn  Grass   106 

Lespedeza     45 

Milo  Maize   47 

Orchard  Grass   46 

Oats   44 

Peanuts   48 

Red  Clover   44 

Red  Top  Grass   45 

Rural  Branching  Sorghum  47 

Rye   44 

Roots  for  stock  Food   47 

Sorghum   47 

Sunflower   48 

Velvet  Bean   47 

White  Dutch  Clover   44 

Wheat   44 

Winter  Turf  Oats   44 

~  BULB5  ROOTS. 

Apios  76,  96 

Amaryllis                      75,  76 

Anemone   74 

Astilbe   75 

Begonia   76 

Calla   76 

Caladium   77 

j    Cannas  78,  79 

I    Crinum   76 

1    Cinnamon  Viue   97 

I    Dahlias  77,  78 

Freesia   74 

Gladiolus   75 

J    Gloxinia  :  77 

Hyacinths   73 


Page. 

Hyacinthus  Candicans...  76 

iris---.-   75 

Jonquils   75 

Lilies   75 

Madeira  Vine  76,  97 

Narcissus   74 

Oxalis   74 

Pancratium   76 

Ranunculus   74 

Tuberoses   74 

FRUIT   TREES,  GRAPE 
VINES  AND  BERRIES. 

Apples   50 

Apricots   53 

Blackberries  iv,  56 

Chestnuts   54 

Dewberries   56 

Figs  iv.  53 

Grapes   55 

Loquat   54 

Mulberries   54 

Nectarines   53 

Oranges  v,  51,  52 

Pecans  iv,  52 

Peaches   53 

Pears   53 

Plums   54 

Persimmons  Japanese. ...  54 

Pomegranate   54 

Quince   54 

Strawberries   55 

Walnuts   54 


PLANTS. 


Abutilon  . . . 

Acacia  

Acalypha . . . 
Ageratum. . 

Agdestis  

Allamanda. 


Altheas  

Alternanthera  

Anthericum  

Antigonon  

Araucaria  

Arundo  86, 

Aris to  lochia  85, 

Asparagus  

Aster  

Apios  76, 

Aspidistra  

Azalea  

Bamboos  

Begonias  

Bouvardia.   

Butterfly  Lily  

Caladium  

Calycanthus  

Camellia  

Cannas  

Carex  

Carnations  87, 

Chrysanthemum  

Cissus  

Clerodendron  

Clematis  

Coleus  

Coreopsis  

Croton  

Crape  Myrtle  89. 

Cycas  

Cyperus  

Daisy  

Dahlia,  

Datura  

Erythrina  

Ferns   

Ficus   90, 

Gardenia  

Geranium  

Gloxinia  

Grevillea  

Hedge  Plants  

Heliotrope  

Hibiscus   


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85 
96 
85 

100 
96 
85 

101 
96 
85 
86 

ICO 

86 
87 
87 
87 
89 
87 
78 
87 
101 
88 
88 
96 
95 


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Hollyhocks   101 

Honeysuckles   97 

Hydrangea   91 

Ivy   97 

Jasmines   92 

Lantana   91 

Lemon  Verbena    85 

Ligustrum   100 

Lilacs   98 

Iycopodium   92 

Maenolia   92 

Manettia  Vine   97 

Matrimony  Vine   97 

Moon  Flower   97 

Musa   91 

Oleanders   93 

Orange   91 

Palms   92 

Pandanus   93 

Pansies   92 

Pass:  floras   97 

Periwinkle   101 

Petunias  93,  101 

Phlox  . .  •    101 

Physalis  ■   86 

Pinks   94 

Plumbago   93 

Poinstttia   94 

Pomegranate   99 

Primula   93 

Roses  vi,  79 

Russelia   94 

Kudbeckia  ....  .    93 

Salvia   94 

Solanum   96 

Stock   101 

Sweet  Olives   94 

Tree  Mignonette   94 

Verbena   94 

Violets  v.  94,  95 

Wistaria   97 

HARDY  CLIMBERS 

Pages  95  to  97. 

HARDY  SHRUBS. 

Pages  98  to  100. 

SHADE  TREES 

Page  101. 

Evergreens.  Page  100. 
Miscellaneous. 

Calendar  38  43 

Drinking  Founts    104 

Flower  Pots   104 

Formulas  for  Spraying..  57 

Floral  Designs   102 

Grafting  Wax   48 

Home  Vegetable  Garden.  34 

Hot  Bed  Mats   104 

Hot  Bed   36 

Instructions  to  Customers  i 

Insecticides   58 

Jadoo   104 

Knives   103 

Mushroom  Spawu   48 

Monthly  Memoranda  .  .38 — 43 

Plant  Stakes    104 

Poultry  Food   .'48 

Raffia   48 

Saucers   104 

Seed  Sowers   103 

Sowing  Seeds   35 

Spray  Pumps  56,  103 

,    Tables   37 

j    Tobacco  Dust   59 

Vegetables  for  shipping. .  34 


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IMPROVED  COTTON  SEED. 

The  South's  great  peculiar  blessing  is  her  Cotton,  and  this  crop  must  remain  her  greatest  Commercial 
Staple.  Its  production  is  the  pursuit  of  the  greater  proportion  of  our  Rural  Population,  and  the  margins  of 
possible  profit  are  as  a  rule  so  small  that  Reduction  of  Cost  is  the  main  consideration  with  the  producer, 
every  means  must  be  employed  to  this  end. 

There  is  no  matter  of  more  importance  to  the  Cotton  Planter  than  the  character,*  variety  and  excel- 
H    lence  of  the  Seed  he  plants.    The  first  essential  in  the  production  of  large  crops  upon  small  areas,  the  only 
I    practical  method  of  production,  is  the  Best  Improved  Seed.    Such  as  give  greatest  increased  yield,  best 
|    quality  and  percentage  of  lint,  selecting  such  as  are  best  adopted  to  different  sections  and  soils,  thereby  reduc- 
ing to  a  great  extent  the  cost  of  production. 

We  do  not  catalogue  all  that  are  advertised,  but  the  best  leading  varieties,  which  are  grown  specially  for 
our  Seed  purposes  by  most  intelligent  and  Experienced  Seed  growers  and  planters. 

Herlong- — A  standard  prolific  variety,  which  has  long  maintained  popular  favor.  Adapted  to  all  sections,, 
very  prolific,  symmeirical  pyramidal  plant  of  distinct  type,  vigorous,  grows  off  rapidly.  Bolls  large  and  com- 
pactly placed.    Seed  medium  size,  green  and  bronzed  color,  yields  33  to  35  per  cent  lint.    Price  per  Bu.  $1.00. 

Peterkin —  Popular  in  all  sections  and  fully  merits  its  popularity,  better  adopted  to  thin  lands  than  Cluster 
varieties.  Plant  is  a  vigorous  branching  open  grower.  Bolls  medium,  seed  very  small,  mostly  black,  yields 
40  per  cent  lint.  Has  given  more  general  satisfaction  perhaps  than,  any  one  variety.  More  hardy  and  less 
liable  to  blight  than  cluster  varieties,  and  withstands  storms.    Price  per  Bushel,  $1.00. 

Wise — The  plant  and  general  characteristics  similar  to  Peterkin.  Stalk  and  joints  shorter,  more  compact, 
more  prolific,  yields  fully  as  large  per  cent  of  lint.  Almost  storm  proof.  Is  now  producing  the  largest  crops 
in  the  best  cotton  sections.    Small  black  and  brown  seed.    Price  per  Bushel,  $1.00. 

Truitt's  Improved — Very  vigorous,  open  grower,  long  limbs,  bolls  very  large  and  open  handsomely, 
easily  picked,  yet  does  not  drop.    Very  productive,  having  recorded  some  of  the  largest  yields  ever  produced. 
Seed  large,  yet  yields  one-third  lint.    Large  boll  Cotton  is  more  easily  and  rapidly  picked  than  small  bolls, 
i     Best  adapted  to  rich  lands,  given  good  distances.    Price  per  Bushel,  $1.00. 

I.  X.  L.  (Peerless) — One  of  the  most  productive  varieties.    Has  long  limbs  with  short  joints,  duplicate 

I bolls  at  joints;  very  hardy;  one  of  the  earliest;  planted  in  June  will  mature  fully.  Seed  small  and  white  or 
grev.    Plant  it  once  and  you  will  continue  to  do  so.    Adapted  to  rich  or  thin  lands.    Price,  per  bushel  $1.00. 

King's  Improved — Extra  early.    Wonderfully  prolific,  long  limbed,  short  jointed.     Seed  very  small, 
light  brown  and  gray  color,  lint  38  to  40  prct.    Has  made  3  Bales  per  acre  in  N.  C.  for  Mr.  King.    Its  great 
prolificacy  and  extra  earliness  are  its  sufficient  claims.    Price,  per  bushel  $1.00. 
1    ^  Hawkins  Extra  Prolific — Barly,  very  prolific,  Plant  medium,  two  to  four  limbs  near  the  ground,  shorter 
limbs  up,  all  well  fruited,  medium  boll,  small  seed,  gray  or  green  color,  lint  about  35  percent.  Per  bu.  $1.00. 

Jones  Improved— Large  stalk,  limby  and  prolific,  large  bolls,  which  cluster  closely  on  limbs  and  maine 
stalk — easily  and  rapidlv  gathered.  Seed  large  gray.  Very  favorably  reported  by  Georgia  Kxperiment  sta- 
tion.   Price,  per  Bushel"|i. 00. 

Russell's  Big  Boll  Prolific— The  latest,  and  one  of  the  best  claimants  of  public  favor.  A  type  of 
striking  peculiarities.  Has  wonderful  vigor,  hardiness  and  vitality,  remaining  green  and  growing  through 
all  vicissitudes  until  stopped  by  frost.  Does  not  languish  and  rust  like  the  less  vigorous  kinds.  Stalk  of 
beautiful  pyramidal  form  with  numerous  long  limbs' at  bottom,  shortening  toward  top  and  thickly  set  with 
very  large  5  lock  bolls,  that  are  really  tempting  to  the  most  indolent  Cotton  picker.  Its  tough  foliage  remains 
green — does  not  crumble  and  trash  the  lint,  which  keeps  clean  and  bright.  Grows  and  fruits  throughout  the 
season,  opening  gradually,  thus  affording  better  average  grade  of  lint  of  good  length  and  body.  Its  luxuri- 
ous upright  growth,  offers  great  advantage  in  picking,  and  a  large  return  of  organic  matter  to  the  laud  when 
turned  under  with  proper  implements.  It  stands  first  in  point  of  yield  at  the  Experiment  stations.  Seed  green 
;    and  bronze  color.    Price,  per  bushel  $1.00. 

THE  THREE  " 

Best  Pitiios  for  tiieSouti 

Triumph  PotatO,  An  extra  early  redish 
skinned  variety,  and  becoming  extremely  popular 
m  the  South  for  the  early  market.  Shape  round; 
flesh  white  and  fine  flavor,  it  is  earlier  than  the 
early  rose  and  on  account  of  its  beautiful  color 
always  sells  at  the  top  figures  on  the  early  market. 
Ihere  is  no  potato  grown  which  is  as  productive 
on  the  light  sandv  soils  of  Mississippi  and  Texas. 
Peck  50c. \ty2  bush.  90c;  bu.  $1.50;  bbl.  $3.25;  10 
bbls.  #30x0. 

Efchling's  Improved  Early  Ohio. 

Is  a  week  earlier  than  the  Early  Rose,  its  parent. 
It  requires  a  rich  moist  soil.  Color,  light  scarlet ; 
shape  round,  oblong;  quality,  dry  and  mealy.  It  is 
a  splendid  cropper  and  the  standard  early  sort  of 
the  North  and  West.  While  on  mv  trial  ground 
last  year  it  was  the  earliest  of  Thirteen  sorts 
test.ed. 

Brcese's  Peerless,   one  of  the  oldest  but 

strll  favorite,  white  variety.    Peck  40c,  bush.  75c. 
bbl.  $3.00. 


Triumph  Potato. 


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C.  W.  Eichling  s 


HAND  BOOK 


OF 


Everything 
i2Lthe  Southern  Garden. 


1900 


NEW  ORLEANS,  LA,