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THE TROY SEED HOUSE.

JOSIAH YOUNG /

Successor to Young & Halstead

FOOT OF GRAND STREET, TROY, N. Y.

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CASH DISCOUNTS

I make two cash discount offers and my customers may take their
choice of either one, but both cannot be allowed on
the same order.

No. 1— On all orders of Vegetables, Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, taken
from this catalogue, to the amount of Ten Dollars and upwards, accompanied
by Cash I will allow Ten Per Cent Discount, which may be deducted from
the amount of money sent or the customer may select additional Seeds, Bulbs or
Plants to cover the amount of discount.

No. 2 — On Packets and Ounces of my Seeds, except those costing one dollar
per ounce and over, such as Cauliflower, etc.

Customers sending $1 00 $2 00 $3 00 $4 00 $5 00

May select extra seeds to the value of 20 40 60 80 1 00

This Discount applies only to orders for Flower and Vegetable Seeds in
Packets or Ounces, and does not include Seeds by weight {% lbs. and over) or
measure (pints, quarts, etc ) or Bulbs and Plants; but customers are allowed to
select seefts in Packets for cost of sending money order besides these discounts,

OUR PREMIUM OFFER

On all orders for Vegetables, Flower Seed, Bulbs and Plants taken from this
catalogue to the amount pf Five Dollars accompanied by cash I will give

as a, ; pretn,ium one pound of New Ramona Potatoes. See Novelty and
Specialty Pages for full description. These discounts and premiums do
not apply on Farm Seeds, Poultry Supplies, Implements or
Fertilizers.

Send Money at My Risk in Any of the Following Ways

No Goods sent C. O. D. Cash must accompany the order and may be sent by
Post' office Monkey Order, Express Money Order, Draft on New York or
Registered Letter. Whenever money is sent in any of the above ways, the cost
may be deducted f t rom the amount of the order. If it is sent in any other way it
is entirely at sency%r’s risk.

At the prices querted herein I prepay all transportation charges except where
otherwise noted and I guarantee the safe arrival of goods. If they do not arrive
within a reasonable time, , notify me, giving a copy of the order, stating the
amount of money and how it was sent. Always sign the same name and give
the post-office address.

Order Early

Get your orders in early. You will then get the first pick of stocks, prompter
service and better results. 4 -V

It is most important also that the full name and address be given and plainly
written . Often I receive orders with neither name nor address attached, and
delays which I km powerless to eLVoid occur in consequence. Full shipping
^directipns should be given, stating'disbnctly whether large quantities are to b£
s*# by express or freight, otherwise 1 must use my own judgment regarding thfe
rotate, Give name of express company or railroad running to your place. *1 *

INTRODUCTION.

Since the establishment of this business in 1842 seeds have been con*
sidered as one of its important branches. Handled first in a small way and
increased gradually, but steadily, as merit increased the demand, the growth
has been healthy and substantial. For a number of years past, a specialty has
been made of those stocks in demand by Market Gardeners and this also has
been successful and only through giving honest goods at honest prices for the
Market Gardener is thoroughly posted, not only on varieties and qualities, but on
values as well, and soon learns where he can get high grade stocks at the right
prices.

It is with a great deal of satisfaction therefore, that I review my large
list of Market Garden customers, for their confidence is the hardest to get, but
when once secured is the most stable and valuable.

With this trade has come other, in retail and mail order lines, necessitating
larger and more varied stocks, with the natural outcome of a larger catalogue
in order to better describe the different lines, which I carry. And now, just a
word in regard to this Catalogue, or, as I like to call it, my Seed Book. If you
will sit down for a little while and compare it with other catalogues you will
probably notice that it is different in many ways. In the first place you will
find the descriptions more thorough, more accurate and more concise than in
any other. You will find that they tell the faults along with the virtues. Re-
member I am not telling you what you ought to buy, for I consider that you
possess common sense and *the ability to make decisions for yourself. I may
make suggestions occasionally, but only when a certain stock has exceptional
merit; beyond this it is for you to decide, for you are going to plant the seed
and harvest the crop and you know what your soil is like, what your climatic
conditions are, your market demands or your own individual tastes. My part
is to furnish the information, yours to make the selection. In the second £
place, I have tried to avoid what is commonly termed “hot air” in my descrip-
tions, for, to me, at least, nothing is more sickening than to pick up the cata-
logues. of some seedsmen and turn page after page of glowing, fanciful pen
pictures, or look at exaggerated drawings of vegetables or flowers, showing
wonderful qualities which never existed except in the heated imagination ol
the writer or the artist. In the third place, I do not claim that nine-tenths of
the seeds I catalogue are my own particular and private strains, grown with
my signature and seal affixed and not genuine unless bearing my trademark
on every seed. I do claim to be in position to furnish my patrons with the
best of stocks for I know the different localities where the conditions of soil
and climate are most favorable to the highest development of a particular
variety or class and I know the growers in these various localities. Men who
are specialists, men who have spent years in growing one line of seeds, devot-
ing their entire time to that line, giving it cafeful study and keeping the
standard of quality up to the highest point of perfection. It is from these sources
that I obtain my stocks and if here and there in my list you find an occasional
higher price you may know that it is worth it, for that particular stock is one
for which I pay an extra price in order to secure the best.

TRIAL GROUNDS — Every stock I carry is tested twice: first, in soil as
soon as received, in order to determine the vitality; and second, on my Trial
Grounds, to determine its purity, for, although I have the greatest confidence
in my growers I realize that all humanity is liable to make mistakes, and
Trial Ground records are a final and absolute check on the quality of any stock
besides affording an opportunity for comparisons between standard varieties.
and novelties and furnishing many valuable records for future reference.,*;

A portion of my grounds are devoted to breeding nn of various seeds,
especially those strains which I consider as my own and which for obvious 1
reasons, I wish to have where they are under the eyes of my own experts.

I do a great deal of this work and exnect to do more, for I find that the planters,
of today are insistent upon having the best regardless of cost, and wise, they
are, for it is a self-evident fact that the increased cost of the se£d is hy+
trifle when compared wfith the vastlv increased value of the crop.

In conclusion, just a word to tho^e who are not among my customers.
Honest Merit wins in the long run. Mv trade is increasing steadily and
patrons stay with me. Give me a trial order and find out why.

Very truly yours, JO SI AH YOUNG

JOSIAH YOUNG S SEED BOOK.

Novelties and Specialties

HODSON WAX BEAN.

A Grand Early Wax Bean, which originated near Buffalo, and is in great
demand among market gardeners. The plant is a strong and vigorous grower,
handsome in appearance and rustless, producing a heavy crop which is usually
ready for market in about 45 days from time of planting. The pod is nearly
round, from five to seven inches long, light waxy yellow in color, very solid,
tender, succulent and free from strings. Pk., $2.00: 4 qts., $1.05; not prepaid;
qt., 50c.; pt., 30c,; pkg., 10c., postpaid.

EXTRA EARLY EUREKA CABBAGE.

The earliest Flat Head Cabbage in existence. In this we have a Flat Head
or Drumhead Cabbage, earlier, hardier, heavier and better than the famous
Early Jersey Wakefield.

The heads of this
Cabbage are of the
true drumhead shape
and are hard as
Danish Ballhead,
while they mature
ten days earlier than
the Wakefield. There
are few outside
leaves and the plants
can be set close to-
gether. It is a choice
market sort on ac-
count of both shape
and quality. It is a
beautiful cabbage in
appearance, being
handsome in color
and uniform. I am
sure that Market
Gardeners and Pri-
vate Gardeners will
find it one of the
most profitable ex-
tra early cabbages,
as a nice round solid
head always sells
better than a pointed
-one, and with Extra
Earlw Eureka Cab-
bage, it can be pro-
duced.

My seed is Long Island grown and so finely bred, that practically every
t plhnt will produce a first-class, solid head. Lb., $3.00; 1-2 lb., $1.50; 1-4 lb., 70c.;

Extra Early Eureka Cabbage.

-6c.; pkg., 10c., postpaid.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

DANVERS STUMP ROOTED CARROT-(TRUE )

This Carrot originated with the farmers of Danvers, Mass., where carrots
have been grown extensively for a great many years. Unfortunately many
seedsmen have been given to substituting so largely on this variety that the

true stock is difficult to obtain.

I have been able, however, to
secure the true stock and have
made a specialty of this particular
variety, as it is so good that it
ought to be. grown by everybody*
In form it is between Long Orange
and Short Horn, growing about 8
inches long, round at the shoulder
and tapering slightly to the bot-
tom, where it ends in a blunt tip.
The skin is very smooth; flesh,
rich; deep orange in color, very
fine-grained, tender and sweet. It
is a first class variety for any soil
and under good cultivation has
yielded 1,600 bushels to the acre.
Lb., 85c.; 1-2 lb., 45c.: 1-4 lb., 25c.;
Danvers Stump Rooted Carrot. (True). 0 z., lOc.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

YOUNG’S GOLDEN SELE-BLANCHING CELERY.

NOTE — This Celery is also sold

under the name of Golden

Jewel, Paris Golden, Etc.

This is the best celery in cul-
tivation to-day, and is certainly
the most popular. It gives the
largest return for the least
labor, ranks in quality, with
the highest, and is in equal
favor with the amateur and
the market gardener. It is of
a half-dwarf, stocky habit,
growing about 18 to 20 inches
high. Yellowish-green in color,
blanching to a beautiful gol-
den yellow. It is not only a
beautiful appearing Celery, but
is unusually crisp and brittle,
being entirely free from strings,
and having a “nutty” flavor of
its own. Perfectly hardy and
a splendid keeper. The hand-
ling should be done thorough-
ly and carefully in order to
give the stalks a compact, up-
right. close position to encour-
age blanching, and to favor the
growth of the heart. My seed
of this particular strain is
French grown, which is far
better than American grown
seed. Lb., $4.00: 1-2 lb., $2.00;
1-4 lb., $1.00; oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c.;
postpaid.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK

YOUNG’S SELECTED SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER.

There is no vegetable in which the quality of seed has more to do with the
success of the crop than in Cauliflower, and there are few seed crops on which
the locality, climate, atmosphere, etc., have so much influence over the quality
of the seed. With these facts before us it follows that the best Cauliflower
seed is. the cheapest in the end. You can buy Snowball Cauliflower at almost
any price, and get results in proportion. I make a specialty of high grade
Selected Snowball Cauliflower, as my large market garden trade will have
nothing but the best. My grower in Denmark has had years of experience, re-
sulting in a system of breeding by which he produces the finest quality obtain-
able. The stems are short, leaves medium length, heads very large, often ten
inches across, nearly globed shaped, compact and snowy white. Owing to its
habit it can be planted closely and as it is extremely early it is a valuable
forcing variety, 1-4 lb., $10;. oz., $4; 1-2 oz., $2.25; 1-4 oz.. $1.25; pkt., 20c.;
postpaid.

YOUNG’S TROY MARKET SWEET CORN.

The largest eared and best True Early Sweet Corn in cultivation. This
splendid variety of Early Sweet Corn was named and introduced by us three
years ago and quickly became a leading and popular corn with both market
and private gardener. In fact, since its introduction by us, we have heard
nothing but words of praise for it from all over the country. Shown at a
number of fairs last season, it was acknowledged by all who saw it, to be the
best. Our careful tests of this grand sweet corn prove its sterling merits.

The stalks are of strong, vigorous growth, five to six feet high, each bear-
ing one to two ears ten to twelve inches long. In color the kernels are pure
white and are very sweet and tender. The cob is pure white and the ear
holds its thickness the entire length, is well filled and free from fungus growth
and smut.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

The Troy Market is nearly as early as Cory, as large as Champion or Early
Mammoth, and as sweet as Evergreen. As for productiveness, it has no equal.

Young's Troy Market Sweet Corn.

One of our customers writes us he raised 15,000 ears from one acre. It is
certainly a money maker for the market gardener and those among my
customers who desire to make early corn pay and pay well, must plant Troy
Market. Seed is all Eastern grown. Bu., $4.00; pk., $1.05; 4 qts., 55c.; not
prepaid; qt., 35c.; pt., 20c.; pkt., 10c.; postpaid.

YOUNG'S SELECTED WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER.

This is the best and most profitable Cucumber for the market gardener,
for hot-bed or for out-door culture. It begins bearing early and yields abund-
antly throughout the season, keeping green longer than any other variety.

The vines are vigorous, very free from blight or rust and bear heavily. The
fruit is medium sized, almost straight, very dark green, marked with
white at the blossom end; skin, smooth, with a few white spines. The flesh
is firm crisp, finely grained and sparkling white. Lb., 90c.; 1-2 lb., 50c.; 1-4 lb.,
30c.; oz., 15c.; pkt, 5c.; postpaid.

JOSIAH iOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

LEMON CUCUMBER.

A NEW AND ENTIRELY DISTINCT TYPE.

Lemon Cucumber.

The illustration shows the
shape and style of the fruits.
They are nearly round, two to
three inches in diameter, with
the yellow and green mark-
ings of a lemon; the skin is
smooth, with very few spines.
The flesh is very tender and
crisp, with a delicate flavor
of its own, never having any
of the bitter or acid taste so
common with most cucum-
bers. Their size and shape
makes them especially desir-
able for slicing or serving
whole, one fruit being just
right for an individual. They
are also excellent for pick-
ling, either ripe or green or
for making Mangoes. Pkt.,
10c.; postpaid.

GLENMONT GIANT PEPPER

This grand new pepper originated near Albany, N. Y. On account of
carliness, large size, uniform shape and color, it has always brought the
highest price in both Albany and Troy Markets. It is a cross from the
Ruby King and Sweet Mountain, containing the good qualities of both of
these excellent peppers, but far surpassing them in earliness and wonderful
productiveness; as many as twenty monstrous peppers of thick, blocky form
measuring from three to four inches in diameter, growing on a single plant.
In habit of growth, the plants resemble the Ruby King, but are more hardy
and stocky , growing about 18 inches high, and bearing the fruits well up from
the ground. I have this seed grown and harvested under my own supervision
selecting only the largest, earliest, and best shaped peppers for seed!
Market gardeners, private gardeners, in fact any one who wants

TOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

a large, early pepper, which will outyield any yet introduced should
plant the New Glenmont Giant. Lb., $8.00; 1-2 lb., $4.00; 1-4 lb„ $2.00; oz.,
60c.; pkt., 10c.; postpaid.

YOUNG’S SELECTED SURPRISE MUSK MELON.

For a number of years this house has taken especial pains to have the
best strain of this melon and the best indication of success in this line has
been a steadily increasing demand for the seed. It is one of the best sorts
for market gardeners’ use, as it is hardy, a heavy cropper and of the best
quality. The vines are very strong and vigorous, yielding an abundance of
fruit. The melons are large, oval and quite deeply ribbed. The skin is yellow-
ish-white and finely netted; flesh, thick, deep, rich salmon in color, firm, but
melting and very highly flavored. Lb., SL00; 1-2 lb., 55c.; 1-4 lb., 30c.; oz. 10c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

THE NEWEST AND BEST MAIN CROP POTATO.

RAMONA.

OFFERED THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME.

The seedling “Ramona” is three years from the tiny seed boll seed and is
an inbred Norcross and resembles its parent in many w T ays, being a strong,
rapid grower, vines not so stout. Time of ripening ten days earlier. Tuber
white, of most excellent shape, eyes very shallow, skin very tough and well
netted, which is Nature’s mark of extra eating quality.

The parent of this new potato is the Norcross which is the grandest main
crop potato of to-day, being originated by Charles Norcross of Litchfield, Me.,
some ten years ago from a seed boll grown on an “Early Rose,” pollenized
with “Beauty of Hebron.” The Norcross does not resemble its parent in any
way, but the seedlings grown from Norcross bolls, (or grandchildren) do very
much.

It is a heavy cropper and a first-class keeper, and I predict that it will
become one of the standard market sorts. Plant a few and«get up a stock this
season, you will then be able to grow for market next year and will be in a
position to make something out of it. Lb., 60c.; 2 lbs., $1; postpaid. As my
stock is limited I will not sell over 2 lbs. to a person.

8 JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

A GRAND NEW PEA

NOTTS PROLIFIC

NOW OFFERED FOR THE
FIRST TIME.

The finest main-crop pea on the
market, bearing the same relation
to the mid-season sorts that Nott’s
Excelsior does to the Extra Early
Wrinkled varieties. It is the re-
sult of a cross made in 1899 be-
tween Alaska and Prince Edward
and has many of the character-
istics of both parents, the princi-
pal ones being* the hardiness of the
Alaska with the sweetness and
size of peas of the latter, while
for bearing it surpasses both, hav-
ing yielded over thirty-fold under
ordinary field culture, bearing pods
as large as the Telephone, but
better shaped and better filled. In
season it is among the earlier of
the mid-season varieties and ma-
tures its crop nearly all at the
same time, making it valuable for
the canner.

The vines are very robust, growing
from 2 1-2 to 3 feet high with heavy

si- £ om vi to

quite blunt. Peas from sevpn to n w J at the tip, which is

wrinkled and slightly flattened' Pkt
25c.; postpaid.

LIVINGSTON’S
NEW GLOBE
TOMATO.

The fact that this
is another new to-
rn a t o, originated
with the Livingstons
of world-wide to-
mato fame, will be
sufficient to warrant
all growers of fine
tomatoes to give it
a liberal trial. It is
of beautiful globe
shape, with quite a
percentage of elong-
ated (stem to blos-
som) fruits, which
permits of a greater
number of slices be-
ing taken than with
flat sorted sorts. A
very early sort, al-
though of large size:

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

very smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds, ripens evenly; color a beautiful glossy
rose, tinged purple. Flavor very delicate and agreeable; splendid slicing
variety. The fruit is borne on short jointed, branching plants in great
abundance — literally loaded with fruit. A good general cropper, and one of the
very best for greenhouse growing or first early crop on stakes or trellis. An
entirely distinct and fixed new sort Lb., $5.00; 1-2 lb., $2.50; 1-4 lb., $1.25; oz.,
40c.; pkt., 10c.; postpaid.

EARLY TROJAN TOMATO.

In the first place
it is very early,
being from two to
three weeks earl-
ier than any other
large smooth var-
iety and in addi-
tion to this, the
fruit is as large,
smooth and solid,
and as fine in
quality as any
late variety.

The vines make a rather slender but com-
pact growth, and they produce such an enormous
amount of fruit that they should have good
rich land to mature it. Some varieties, planted on
rich land, produce too much vine and too little
fruit, and do not ripen, but this is not the case
with the Early Trojan. The richer the land, the
larger and finer the crop. The fruits are of large
size, quite thick through, free from rough ribs or
cracks and smooth as glass. The flesh is deep
red and very solid with few seeds.

Market gardeners, be sure and plant Early Trojan, as it will bring you
large profits. Send me your order early as seed is scarce. Lb.,, $8.00; 1-2 lb.,
$4.00; 1-4 lb., $2.00; oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c.; postpaid.

THE EARLIEST LARGE SMOOTH
TOMATO.

This new Tomato combines more
good qualities than
any extra early to-
mato in cultivation.

JOSIAH YOUNG S SEED BOOK.

The hardy annuals of the century
They thrive in almost any soil or situ*
ation, either in pots, boxes or open
ground and if wanted for the decora-
tion of the cold greenhouse or con-
servatory, there is no difficulty in hav-
ing a glow of colors, pink, mauve,
heliotrope, purple, crimson, rose and
white, in huge masses, for cutting
and all kinds of decoration during the
spring months. As cut flowers they
are charming by either daylight or
artificial light, while they last well
and open their blossoms freely in
water. These beautiful flowers are
offered this year in collections of 8
varieties, 1,000 seeds in all. Per set,
35c., postpaid.

VIOLET KING ASTER.

A new and dis-
tinct variety with
the plant habit of
Vick’s Branching,
being a vigorous
grower with long,
stiff stems and
heavy, rich, green
foliage. The flowers
are very large, meas-
uring from four to
five inches across,
and having an en-
tirely distinct form,
the petals curving
inward along the en-
tire length of the
edges, giving them a
quilled appearance,
the center ones be-
ing curled and in-
curved, completely
covering the crown.

The color is a beau-
tiful soft, light, rosy violet,
the inner surface of the
petals being darker than the
outer. Owing to the pecul-
iar form of the petals this
flower has a great amount
of “substance” and stiffness,
which makes it a valuable
sort for cutting and shipping.
Pkt., 25c.

3A NATURAL SIZE

NOTE — I make a specialty of fine Asters, a list
of which will be found at the beginning of the
Flower Seeds.

' s

NICOTIANA SANDERAE
MYRRIDA.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

THE NEW YELLOW GLADIOLUS “KLONDIKE.”

The originators believe this to be
the best light yellow Gladiolus yet
introduced and to possess a greater
combination of desirable qualities
than almost any other variety of
any color. It is six years from seed
and has been thoroughly tested,
meeting with favor, especially in
the cut flower market, where its
purity of color attracts notice. In
habit it is strong and vigorous
with broad, healthy foliage, always
standing erect and never throwing
a crooked spike. It blooms early
and holds on well with from four
to six flowers open at once. The
flower is of medium size, round,
well opened, with large round
petals of great substance. In color
it is clear yellow — not orange— per-
fectly free from marking or color,
except a blotch of vivid crimson-
maroon on the three lower petals.
Doz., $3.00; each, 30c.

GLADIOLUS

PRIINCEPS.

The beautiful new Amaryllis—-
Flowered Gladiolus. Originated by
Dr. Van Fleet, the famous Gladi-
olus specialist. The largest and
most striking of aN Gladioli.
Grows from 3 1-2 to 4 feet high,
with broad, handsome foliage.

Klondike Gladiolus The flowers are plentiful, often

as many as 16 and IS being produced from a single bulb; three and four being
open at one time. They grow from 5 to 6 inches in diameter, with broad,
heavy, well-rounded petals. The color is a rich crimson, with intense shadings
in the throat and broad, white blotches on the lower petals. It endures sun
and wind well and forces finely. The normal season of blooming out of doors
is in August. Doz., $2.50; each, 25c.; postpaid.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

HOW TO BUILD AND MANAGE HOT BEDS.

v p . SOIpe provisions for starting certain plants earlier than can

hot hSf ^ Al open + air desirable; for this purpose nothing- is better than a good
c hould d ’htve SO *. simple and the expense so slight that every garden

hottorn htl? 25?,* *4 hot - b fd not only protects plants from the cold, but supplies
^hich is usually secured by making a compact pile of some fermenting-

MATIN® MATR^Ti. Wit Vv, art K h 2? U whi ^ h thl Plants are to grow 6 termentm S
tqinWo XKKIAL. The best heating material is fresh horse manure con-
shaken an art a n f ?, f Q straw bedding. This manure should be forked' over,
.1 d , ry ’ watered and allowed to stand a few days and then be
piled a ? d all owed to heat a second time, the object being to get
i^is^t for^ise t0 a umform degree of fermentation, and as soon as this Is done,

sm^?hghtf°^t from e nddt made especially for hot-beds and glazed with

binau i ignis cut irom odds and ends, and so furnished at very low rates Sneh cqtVi

to n or<fen y bC procured in an >- of our large cities, and cost mrlch lessthanitmlde

®ho"ufd b e''wu e fitted e to^lie ssSi'so^as to U leave
even when the* frlmeTs^ouite wet 6 * all ° W ‘ he SaSh t0 be easlly moved up and down >

T % S o - be rich, friable, and it should be unfrozen when

put into the bed. Clay in it is very objectionable. It is better to prepare it the fall
b J^A^LLVO C< THP^BF |1 n with enough coarse manure or straw to keep out the frost.

* ^ Jr iT , _Bl£D requiies careful attention, as success depends upon the
manner in which this work is done. Having cleared away snow and ice build a rec-
t angular bed one foot larger each way than the frame to be used, carefully shakin 0-

make^h/bed 3 " a £? repeatedly treading down the manure so as to
maise tne bed as uniform as possible m solidity, composition and moisture- unlesc: it
is, one portion will heat quicker than the others, and the soil wm se^
wuiw? it impossible to raise good plants. The proper depth of the bed will vary
the climate, season and kind of plants to be raised. A shallow bed will quickly
gne a high temperature wmch will soon subside; a deeper one, if well made will

tw^f^de^p 0 ' wilt be y the U be C st ntmUe mUCh lonser ' For ^ eneral Purposes, a bed kbout

f u 1 ly Jacked "arounfthe^utsldfto "thl very alTlever^ ‘this

outside banking should be replenished as It settles). Thrfed should then bl aflowed
ho a*? ^ o 6 T JS u tia u ly iTfu fo l a day or two to allow the steam and rank
tnkPrPthSt f a i h shoald .t^n be put on and carefully leveled. Care should

bo ^ t Q^? s ?n S ^nif dry .. and tnabie. If wet or frozen soil must be used, it should

be placed m small piles until well dried out before spreading. The heat at first will

^S} e dA»rSfi 11 ib ntly 5 smg ‘ tp 12( l de ^roes; but it soon subsides, and when it
^.S, edes . ^ degrees the seed may be planted. These points are very important for
we^ y soggy°sofi ee< ^ Smen are blamed *- or fai bire when the real causes are overheat, or

T HE ? ED ; The essentials for success are a steady, uniform
degree of heat and moisture, keeping the soil at all times a few degrees warmer than
the air, and the careful “hardening off' (by exposure to the air and diminishing the
supply of water) of the plants before transplanting into the open ai^ ^Simpfe It
these may seem to be, there are many difficulties in the way of securing them amon-
which are overheating the air under the bright sun, for upon a still lunn^dav th?
temperature inside of a well-built hot-bed will rise quickly to 90 or 100 de2?ees even
when the temperature outside is far below freezing, 'or will fall to that^outsldl If
upon a windy, cloudy day the sash is left open ever so little A rush of cold air

Fn a ?l t oudv f wPMbpr m - 1,aripus than th © same temperature when the air
Jni y L At,a n ’ in cloudy weather, a bed will go several days without watering but
will dry up m an hour when open on a sunny day. These details must be learned bv
experience, but may be easily acquired by one who gives the matter careful atten-
tion, keeping constantly in mind the essentials given above. macixr carerui atten
A COLD FRAME. Is a simple construction of boards for wintering over voune
plants, and fo protect and harden off plapts from the green house or hot-bed before
fully exposing them in the open air. Select a dry southern exposure form a frame
from four to six feet wide and as long as required. The back should’ be fourteen to
eighteen inches high and the front eight to twelve, with a cross-tie every three feet
The frame may be covered with sash or cloth. Seeds of the vegetables to be wintered
thZV?- TnS/ %l ly m Member will be ready to plant in cold ^ f ram™ about
the lasu of October. The soil should be well prepared and smoothly raked before
*} n p * easai jt da ys, but keep closed in severe weather.

. TRANSPLANTING. In transplanting, the main points to be regarded are: Care
m taking up the plants so as to avoid injury to the roots, planting firmly so as to
enable the plant to take a secure hold of the soil, cutting off the top to prevent
evaporation, and shading to prevent the hot sun fiom withering and blighting the

a . ho1> bed, harden the plants by letting them get quite
oS but give an abundance of water a few hours before they

^ ^ f ^ + ^ 0St successful if done just at evening, or immediately before or

a rain kahout the worst time being just after a rain, when the
Voih™J 1S impossible to sufficiently press it about the -plant without its

immefately coverrd wUh dry soll. SU “ should b<? used freely - and the wet surface

Th ^ to water plants is between sunset and sunrise.

, ya rfJ £5?.^ "S g ' lven to the roots at any time, but should never be sprinkled over the
* are ex P t osed t0 bright sunshine. If watering a plant has been com-
t0 s V pply as is P e ^ d cd, or more injury than good will result
;. rp “ h l)e ? n One copious watering is better thkn many scanty sprink-

lmgs. the ground should always be stirred with a hoe or rake as soon after water-
ing as it can be done without making the soil muddy.

VEGETABLE SEEDS.

ASPARAGUS.

Get your seed into the ground in April or May, but first pick out a good
loamy spot and get it nice and fine. Then sow the seed in thin rows, making
the rows about a foot apart. Keep the weeds, pulled out,, and when the plants
are about four inches high, thin them out so they will stand three or four
inches apart in the row and in thinning just figure a little to leave the best
plants. The next spring they will be ready to set out where they are to stay.
Now fix up your bed; cover it with good old rotten manure and then dig it up
and work the manure all through the soil. Dig out trenches three feet apart
and eight inches deep. Set the roots in the bottom of the trench, spread them
out in a natural position and fill up the trench. Keep the weeds cleaned out
and let the plants grow. In the fall cover the bed with three or four inches of
manure and as soon as the ground thaws out in the spring spade this in and
then sprinkle salt over the bed, using two or three pounds to the square yard.
It takes one ounce of seed for 60 feet of drill and 4 or 5 lbs. for an acre.

BARR'S MAMMOTH— Comes from Phila-
delphia, where Mr. Barr had a “scoop’’ on
market for quite a while, it is a big green
sort, about twice as large as Conover’s
Colossal, and grows so fast that it doesn’t
have time to get woody. The stalks are the
same size all the way up to the top. Lb.,

60c.: 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

COLUMBIAN MAMMCTH WHITE— This
is a white “sport” from Conover’s Colossal,
discovered by a market gardener on Long
Island. Like most sports a few of its chil-
dren go back to the old original kind, but
from 80 to 90 per cent, comes true from
seed. The shoots are clear white and stay
so till they are about 4 inches long. Lb.,

60c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

PALMETTO — A Southern sort, but does
well North. It is earlier than any of the
others, grows large and is bright green in
color. Lb., 55c.; 1-4 lb., 15c.; oz., 10c.; pkt.,

5c.; postpaid.

CONOVER’S COLOSSAL— This is the old

original kind and has lots of friends to-day.

The shoots are medium sized and green. Lb., 50c.;, 1-4 lb., 15c.; oz., 10c.; pkt.,
5c.; postpaid.

TWO YEAR OLD ROOTS of any of the above sorts $6.00 per 1,000, not
prepaid; $1.50 per 100, postpaid.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

BEANS.

Beans are rather tender so there is no gain in planting them till the ground
is warm. If they are put in too early they may get nipped by frost and even
if they miss that the cold air and ground stunts them and they are a long time
getting over it.

Sow Dwarf or Bush Beans two inches deep in drills 2 to 4 feet apart. Use
1 quart to 100 feet of drill. Make sowings every two weeks and you will have
beans till frost.

Plant Pole Beans 1 inch deep in hills 3 or 4 feet apart each way: use 1
quart for 125 hills and from 10 to 16 quarts for an acre.

DWARF GREEN PODDED SORTS.

EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE — The earliest bean we have. Plant medium
sized, upright, hardy and a good bearer. Pods, long, slightly flattened, green
free from strings and very tender. As they get older they turn white streaked
with purple. Bu.. $4.50: pk., $1.20; 4 qt., 65c.; not postpaid. Qt., 35c.;’ pt., 20c.:
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

EXTRA EARLY RED VALENTINE — A very early and productive kind,
with round, thick, tender, fleshy pods. It is’ a good one for either your own
garden or to grow for market. Bu., $4.75: pk., $1.25; 4 qt.. 65c.; not prepaid.
Qt., 35c.; pt., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

BLACK VALENTI N E— Somewhat similar to the above but pods are larger
and straighten It is worth a trial. Bu., $7.00; pk., $1.80: 4 qt., 95c.: not pre-
paid. Qt., 40c.; pt.. 25c.,; pkt., 5c.: postpaid.

HODSON GREEN POD — A new sort found growing in a field of Hodson
Wax. It has all of the characteristics of that variety except that it is a trifle
larger in growth and the pods are green. Bu., $5.50: 1-2 bu., $2.35: 1 pk., $1.25;

4 qt.. 75c.: not prepaid. Qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.; pkt., 5c.: postpaid.

STRINGLESS GREEN POD— This is claimed to be the best stringless
green pod grown. It certainly is a good one. The vines are medium sized and
vigorous; pods green, round, fleshy, stringless, crisp, tender and finely flavored.
It is very early, stays a long time in condition to eat, and is a fine yielder. Bu.,
$6.50: pk., $1.70; 4 qts., 90c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.: pt.. 25c.: pkt., 5c.: post-
paid.

BOUNTIFUL — A good name for it as it is a heavy cropper and keeps at it.
The plant is thrifty and not easily affected by rust or mildew'. The pods are
green, very long, slightly curved, thick, broad and flat, with a long, tapering
point. They are stringless, free from fibre, brittle and very tender, bu., $5.50:
pk., $1.45: 4 qt., 75c.; not prepaid. Qt., 35c.: pt., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

LONGFELLOW — This is another well named sort, so far as the style of
pod goes, but the name doesn’t cover any of its good qualities. The plants grow'
stocky and bears a good big crop of pods which are over six inches long, light
green, nearly straight, round, solid, fleshy, tender and stringless. Bu., $6.50:
pk., $1.70; 4 qts., 90c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

LONG YELL.OW SIX WEEKS — An old standby. Vines large, vigorous,
branching, productive, with large leaves and lilac blossoms: pods, long,

straight, narrow, handsome; and when young, of good quality; beans long, kid-
ney-shaped, yellowish drab with darker marks about the eye. Bu.. $4.00; pk.,
$1.10; 4 qts., 60c.; not prepaid. Qt., 35c.; pt., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

REFUGEE, 1,000 to 1 — Not an early sort, but very hardy, productive and
a fine pickier. Vines, large, spreading, with smooth leaves and lilac flow'ers:
pods, long round, green; as they get older they turn white and are streaked
with purple; beans, long, light, drab, dotted and splashed with purple. Bu.,
$4.25: pk., $1.15; 4 qts., 60c.; not prepaid. Qt., 35c.: pt., 20c.: pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

DWARF HORTICULTURAL — The good old Succotash Bean. A bush form
of the old Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. The plants are stocky, with
large leaves, and bear heavily. Pods, long, round, curved, yellow' splashed
with bright red. Beans, large, oval and nearly covered with splashes of bright
red. It is one of the best sorts for green shelled beans. Bu., $6.00; pk., $1.60;

4 qts., 35c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.: pt.. 25c.: pkt., 5c.: postpaid.

GODDARD, OR BOSTON FAVORITE — Is somewhat of the same style as
Dwarf Horticultural, but the pods are not as heavily marked and the beans are
kidney shaped instead of oval. Bu., $6.00: pk., $1.60; 4 qts., 85c.; not prepaid.
Qt., 40c.; pt, 25c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

BURPEE'S BUSH LIMA

If you like Lima Beans
and cannot get poles or
are too busy (?) to
bother with them try
this bean. The bushes
grow from 18 to 24
inches high and branch
out, forming a plant
from 12 to 18 inches
across. It is a good big
yielder and the pods
are large with 3 or 4
big beans in each.

Seed planted May 16th
has produced a crop oi
green beans by Aug.

16th. Bu., 16.00; pk
$1.60: 4 qts., 85c.; not
prepaid. Qt., 40c.; pt.>

25c.; 1-2 pt., 15c.; pkt,

5c.; postpaid.

DREER'S BUSH

LIMA — Sometimes call- , _ . , .

ed Thorburn’s and Burpee's Bush Luna.

Kumerle Bush Lima. It is just as good though under one name as another
The bushes grow about two feet high and produce quantities of pods with any
where from three to five beans in a pod. The beans are chubby, tender and
tine flavored. Bu., $6.00; pk., $1.60; 4 qts., 85c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.; pt.,
25c.; 1-2 pt., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postage paid.

HENDERSON'S BUSH LIMA — The first Bush Lima in the field and a good
one. It is a dwarf form of the old Southern Sieva or Small Lima (called a
“butter bean” down South), and while the beans are not very large there are
plenty of them, and they are sweet and tender. Bush grows about 18 inches
high; leaves small, bright green: flowers, small,, yellowish-white, borne in
clusters well above the foliage. Pods, short, flat, with from 3 to 5 beans to
the pod. Bu., $6.00; pk., $1.60; 4 qts., 85c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.;
1-2 pt., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

WHITE MEDIUM — Grown for dry beans; seeds, medium sized, white. My
stock is graded and hand-picked especially for seed. Bu.. $3.50; pk., $1.00; 4
qts., 55c.; not prepaid, qt., 25c.; pt., 15c.; postpaid.

WHITE MARROWS— Similar to above, except that the beans are larger.
Hand-picked stock. Bu.. $4.00; pk., $1.10; 4 qts., 60c.; not prepaid. Qt., 25c.;
pt., i5c.; postpaid.

WAX PODDED SORTS.

HODSON WAX — See specialty pages.

GOLDEN EYED WAX — If you want the earliest wax bean, plant this. If
you want the best, plant some other sort. The Golden Eyed Wax is very
hardy, early and prolific; grows about 18 inches high and holds pods well up
from the ground. The pods are long, bright golden yellow, flat, rather coarse,
but fine appearing. They are free from rust and keep better than any other
sort, which makes them valuable for shipping. The seed is white with a
yellow eye. Bu., $6.50; pk., $1.70: 4 qts., 90c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX — This is one of the old reliables. The plants
grow about 15 inches high, and are sure croppers. Pods, golden yellow, long,
nearly straight, almost round, fleshy and wax like, with short, green tips. Bu.,
$6.75; pk., $1.75; 4 qt, 90c.; not prepaid. Qt, 40c.; pt., 25c.; pkt, 5c.; postpaid.

PROLIFIC BLACK WAX (Cylinder Wax)— The best Black Wax Bean
grown. Plants, medium sized, vigorous and hardy; carrying the pods well up
among the leaves; flowers, purple or reddish-wiiite; pods, clear, 'waxy- white
medium length, curved, round fleshy with a long, slightly curved point. Beans
small, oblong and jet black. Bu., $6.75; 1-4 bu., $1.75; 4 qts., 90c.; not prepaid.
Qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.; pkt., 5c., postpaid.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

REFUGEE WAX — Has all the virtues of the Refugee Bean and a wax
pod thrown in. The plants grow the same length with small dense foliage
making it a good dry weather sort Pods are clear, transparent, waxy yellow’
very fleshy, stringless and of fine quality. Bu., $6.50; pk., $1.70: 4 qts 90c *
not prepaid. Qt., 40c.; pt, 25c.; pkt, 5c.; postpaid.

WARDWELL’S KID-
NEY WAX— This is
one of the most popu-
lar wax beans we have.
It matures about the
same time as the Im-
proved Golden Wax
and produces larger
pods and more of them.
The plants are thrifty
and stand erect. Pods
are light waxy yellow,
average 5 to 6 inches
long, are broad, flat,
nearly* straight, smooth
and brittle. They are
almost entirely string-
less and not liable to
rust or blister. Dry
beans are large, kidney-
shaped, white with
dark purple markings
around the eye. Bu.,
$7.50; pk., $1.90; 4 qts.,
$1.00; not prepaid. Qt.,
45c.: pt., 25c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

DAVIS’ KIDNEY

WAX — when this bean
first made its appear-
ance it was thought
that some people talked
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. a little strong about it,

but the test of popu-
larity has backed the originator’s statements. It is a fine bean, whether for
private garden, market, or canner. The plant is a strong grower, produces
lots of pods and holds them well up off the ground. The pods are clear, waxv
white in color, grow very long (often 7 and 8 inches) straight, oval, fleshy and
free from rust; entirely stringless, crisp and fine flavored. The beans are pure
white, kidney-shaped and are fine for baking. Bu., $7.50: pk., $1.90: 4 qts..
$1.00; not prepaid. Qt.. 45c.: pt, 25c.; pkt., 5c.: postpaid.

ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX — A new sort, which seems to be pretty good,
especially for the home garden. The vine is dwarf, spreading and very pro-
ductive. Pods are long, round, slightly curved, very white, waxy, stringless
and. of the best quality. Seed, long, round, nearly white, with a small, dark
mark around the eye. Bu., $U00; 1-2 bu., $3.60: pk., $1.90: 4 qts., $1.00; not

prepaid. Qt, 45c,; pt, 25c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

YOSEMITE WAX — The giant of the Wax Bean family. Plant is large and
vigorous, bearing often as many as 50 pods on a single plant. The pods are a
rich golden color and grow from ten to twelve inches long, perfectly round,
as large as a man’s finger and are nearly all solid pulp. They are perfectly

stringless and cook up tender and delicious. Plant twice as far apart as you

would any other kind. Bu., $7.50; pk., $1.90; 4 qts., $1.00; not prepaid. Qt.,
45c.; pt., 25c.; pkt, 5c.; postpaid

CURRIE’S RUST PROOF WAX — I have never seen any Wax Bean which
was entirely rust proof, but Currie’s comes very near it and more than that it
is a good big cropper and ready for market about the same time as Wardwell’s.
The plants are stocky and hold the pods up away from the ground. Pods, gol-
den yellow, long, flat and tender. Beans, bluish black. Bu., $6.00; pk., $1.55;

4 qts., 80c.; not prepaid. Qt, 40c.; pt, 25c.; pkt, 5c.; postpaid.

JO SI AH YOUNG'S SEED BOOK.

KEENEY’S RUSTLESS

WAX — Has all of the good
points of the Improved Gol-
den Wax combined with a re
markable freedom from rust.
The plant is a good strong
grower with plenty of foli-
age. It also puts out short
tendrils on which pods are
formed in addition to those
on the central stalk, making
it a very heavy cropper. The
pods are yellow, long, flat,
thick, meaty and stringless.
Bu., $6.00; pk., $1.55; 4 qts.,
80c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.;
pt., 25c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

POLE VARIETIES.

HORTICULTURAL POLE

Also called Cranberry and
Wren’s Egg. The old ^ popu-
lar sort for green shell beans
and Succotash. Vines are
fairly strong with large,
light colored leaves and
purple blossoms. Pods med-
ium length, broad, pale green
streaked with red; dry beans
nearly round, buff, splashed
and spotted with dull red
Bu., $5.00; pk., $1.30; 4 qts.]
70c.; not prepaid. Qt., 35c.;
Pt., 20c.; 1-2 pt., 15c.; pkt.,
5c.; postpaid.

week to 10 days earner than the & m n and a good one ' rt is from a
vines. Pods grow in clusters Ho ^ tlcultl J5 al Po,e - with very vigorous

with bright carmine. They ar^sMehtlt i >ng ? 1 * s ? lden yellow, streaked

Bu.. $7.00: ok $1 ss • 4 n t« <?- slightly flattened, stringless and very tender

Pkt’.. 5c.; postpaid ’ Q S '’ 90C ' ; n0t prepaid - Qt. 40c.; pt, 25c.; 1-2 pt, 15c.;

' , E T suppose they are so named because it is no trouble for
even a lazy wife to pick enough for a meal. They are good vigorous Z™

S or — “'° ppers - , The P° ds grow in clusters anfareTght green L
Bu $5 50- 8 nlf C ^l S 4^° n f’ 7°^ thlCk ’ fleshy > stri ngless, tender and fine flavored
Pkt.’, 5c? ’postpaid 1 4 qtS " 75C ’ : n0t Prep8id - Qt - 35c '- 20c.; 1-2 pt, 15c ;

vinerare T vig D orJu^ H M^e NER— CU u iVated f ° r both blos soms and beans. The
Pods, green, large, ’broad and°coar’se. “^eans^whiT? la’r^'kfdney *shape7and

SOS' a

SCARLET RUNNER— Grown mainly for its bright scarlet blossoms- stvl»

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX— One

of the best Wax Pole Beans. Vines
very thrifty and strong; blossoms
cream colored. Pods, borne in
clusters, yellow, from 6 to 8 inches
long, curved, broad, flat, thick,
meaty and fine flavored. The dry
beans are medium sized, waxy
white in color. Bu., $6.00; pk. f
$1.55; 4 qts., 80c.; not prepaid.
Qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.; 1-2 pt., 15c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

German Black Wax — Later than
the Golden Cluster Wax and pods
are not as broad or flat. They are
very meaty and tender and are an
excellent market sort. Bu., $6.25;
p^., $1.60; 4 qt., 85c.; not prepaid.
Qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.; 1-2 pt., 15c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

SI EVA LIMA— This is the old
original small Lima, called “Butter
Beans” in the South. It is an
early, prolific sort; vines, vigorous,
with many short branches; leaves,
small, smooth, dark green; blos-
soms, small, creamy-white; pods
green, short, curved, thin and fiat,
with from 2 to 4 beans in each.
Dry beans, small, white, kidney
shaped. Bu., $5.75; pk., $1.50; 4
qts., 80c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.;
pt., 25c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

POTATO LIMA (Dreer’s) — -A

good, strong-growing vine, bearing
heavily. It is an early sort and one
of the best for either private or
market garden. The pods are well
filled with chunky white beans which are very fine flavored and remain green
in the pod for a long time. Bu., $5.57; pk., $1.50; 4 qts., 80c.; not prepaid. Qt.
40c.; pt., 25c.; 1-2 pt., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX

EARLY JERSEY LIMA — One of the earliest of the True Pole Beans, being
ready for use at least a week sooner than the Large White Lima. It is a good
cropper. Pods are fair sized and well filled. The beans are not as large as
those of the later sorts but many like them for this reason. Bu., $5.25; pk.,
$1.35; 4 qts., 70c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.; 1-2 pt., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

LARGE WHITE LIMA — The old standby; vines large and vigorous; leaves,
medium size, light green; blossoms, small white; pods, borne in clusters, dark
green, long, broad, very thin; beans, large, kidney-shaped, greenish-white, flat.
Bu., $5.75; pk., $1.50; 4 qts., 80c.; not prepaid. Qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

BEETS.

^.,^ U U U !l E_ ^ e best soil for beets ls a light sandy loam which should be
enriched with well rotted stable manure and then plowed and harrowed till

£* 18 d !f' ibuted a11 throu S h the soil. Get the seed into the ground

just as early in the spring as it can be worked and sow again at intervals of
two or three weeks up to July 1st. Sow the seed thinly in drills 1 foot to 15
inches apart and when well up thm out, leaving the plants from 4 to 6 inches
aPartmttie row. 1 oz. for 50 feet of drill. 5 to 6 lbs. for an acre.
e CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN— A special strain selected from the Egyptian Tods

few and small In shape it is between the old Egyptian and the Eclipse
Color, dark red. A very fine extra early variety, especially for out-of-door

S EGyItian’ 60 a C ' : lb ” 35o r 14 lb - 20c -- oz - 10c.; pkt, 5c ; pLtpaid

EGYPTIAN — An extra early sort,

fine for forcing; tops, small; roots,
medium sized; turnip shaped, with
small tap root; flesh, deep blood-red,
zoned with lighter shade; fine
grained, sweet and tender when
young, but apt to get tough when old.

Lb., 50c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.;
oz., 10c,; pkt., 5c.; postpaid .

ECLIPSE — One of the best of the
early kinds and one of the most popu-
lar. Tops are small which allows
close planting; roots, nearly round,
bright red and smooth, with small tap
root; flesh varies somewhat in color,
some being dark red, zoned with
lighter red, others light red, zoned
with white. But whatever the color
the quality and flavor is all right. Lb
60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.* oz.!

10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

DIREGO — This has proved to be
one of the best early beets in the
market and is especially adapted to
frame work. Tops are small, stems
slender, root nearly globe shaped with
smooth skin and has but one tap
root. Flesh dark crimson, zoned with
lighter color, very sweet, crisp and
tender. Lb., 65c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb.,

20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

. EXCELSIOR — Tops are small, dark purplish-green
shading to lighter color on outside. Neck, small; roots'
nearly round with a small tap root. Flesh bright red

L 0 b ned 8oT l * th i^ r y oi weet > crisp and tender *

postpaid. * M lb ” 45C ‘ ; W lb ” 25C - oz ” 10 ^ P^., 5c.;

COLUMBIA A fine early, main crop sort* tons small

flesh ^deeD 6 r °° tS ’ turnip sha P ed > skin, smooth/

1-2 very tender and sweet. Lb., 60c.;

12 lb., 35c., 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt. 5c * Dostnaifl

EARLY BLOOD TURNIP — This is an old standby and
a good one too. The tops are somewhat coarse* roots

on, r y , 4 ° 1 l nd „ and Iarge; flesh - blood-red. Lb., 50c.; 1-2 lb.’,
3 °c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt. 5c.; postpaid.

beet D of A it D S i BLOC ?,? TU RNIP— I consider this the best
■ < r. lass - , T be tops are low, small and spread-

ing, leaf stalks and ribs, dark red; leaf, dark green with
a wavy edge; roots, medium sized, round, smooth wiS a
ta ?, ro ?t; flesh, purplish-red, sweet, crisp and

5c ; posted ! 12 lb " 30C ' : 14 lb - 20c ’ ; oz ” 10c -’- P«,

Eclipse

JO SI AH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

DEWING’S BLOOD TURNIP — This is one of the leading main crop sorts.
It is a selection from the old Early Blood Turnip and is a tine market variety.
Tops, fair sized; roots, medium to large, a thick turnip shape with medium tap
root;* skin, smooth; flesh, blood-red, firm and sweet Lb., 40c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.;
1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

Crimson Globe

CRIMSON GLOBE—

Here we have it; one
of the most beautiful
beets grown. Tops and
neck are small; root,
almost round with a
very small tap root;
skin, smooth and a rich,
deep, crimson color.
Flesh, crimson, fine
grained, firm and
tender. One of the
best for either home or
market garden. Lb.,
60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4

lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt.,
5c.; postpaid.

DETROIT DARK RED— The best all around

tops are small and upright; roots, medium sized,
blood-red in color, with a small tap root. Flesh, rich,
deep red, zoned with lighter shades, very fine
grained, crisp and tender. It is an ideal sort for
main crop or winter use. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4
lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

LONG SMOOTH BLOOD — Tops, large; necks,
small; leaf, stems and veins, red; leaf, green; roots,
large, long, tapering, growing even with the surface,
dark red. Flesh, dark red, sweet, and keeps so until
spring. Lb., 50c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

SWISS CHARD or Silver Leaf — Grown for its
leaves, of which the midrib is cooked and served like
asparagus, and the leafy portions are used as spinach
for greens. Lb., 50c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz.,
10c.; pkt., 5c., pastpaid.

MANGEL WURZEL AND
SUGAR BEETS.

MANGEL WURZEL AND SUGAR BEETS— On all

Mangel and Sugar Beets I make the following prices:
50 lbs. or over, 18c. per lb.; 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., 20c.
per lb., under 10 lbs., 25c. per lb.; purchaser paying
transportation charges. Lb., 35c.; 1-2 lb., 20c.; 1-4
lb., 15c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

MAMMOTH LONG RED OR NORB1TION GIANT
— The most popular of all stock beets; grows to an
immense size and often produces 70 tons to the acre.
Tops are medium; necks rather small; roots grow
haf out of the ground and are very large, single
ones sometimes weighing sixty pounds. Skin, bright
red and smooth; flesh, bright red, zoned with white.

GOLDEN TANKARD— The best yellow Mangel;
contains more sugar and richness than any of the
red sorts. The tops and neck are small, shape like
a cylinder, tapering bluntly at both ends; grows over
half out of the ground, making it easy to harvest. It
is very hardy and matures earlier than any other sort.

beet we have. The
round, smooth, deep

Mammoth Long Red

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LANE'S IMPERIAL SUGAR — A large-growing American sort, containing
about eight per cent of sugar and yielding thirty to forty tons of roots per acre.
Leaves, green; roots, large and tapering; flesh, white and very firm.

VILMORIN’S SUGAR — A French variety; contains from twelve to sixteen
per cent, of sugar and yields from fifteen to twenty tons of roots per acre. Tops,
green and spreading; roots, medium sized, tapering; flesh, white.

BROCCOLI.

A plant resembling the cauliflower and grown in the same manner, but the
heads are not as fine and being hardier it can be grown in cooler locations and
is better adapted for late fall use. It is of no value in warm localities. *

Lb, $3.50; 1-2 lb., $1.75; 1-4 lb., 90.; oz., 25c.: pkt, 5c.; pospaid.

PURPLE CAPE — Produces large, close, compact heads of brownish-purple
color, and excellent flavor.

WHITE CAPE — Same as above except in color which is creamy-white.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

This is a tasty member of the cabbage family and
it deserves a better place among our vegetables.

The “Sprouts” are little cabbage heads, not over an
inch in diameter, which grow in the axils of the
leaves and when touched by frost they are at their
best for eating. They are cooked whole and served
in the same w r ay as either cabbage of cauliflower.

CULTURE — Give good soil, but not too rich. Sow
the seed in May or June and either thin out or
transplant, leaving the plants 18 inches apart in the
rows. Treat the same as cabbage and in the fall
break the leaves down so the little cabbages will
have more room to grow.

IMPROVED DWARF— Lb., $2.00: 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4
lb., 35c.: oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

PARIS HALF DWARF— Lb.. $2.25; 1-2 lb.. $1.15;

1-4 lb.. 00c.: oz.. 20c.; pkt.. 5c.; postpaid.

CABBAGE.

CULTURE— All members of the Cabbage tribe require a deep, rich, well
drained soil and plenty of manure. Further than this do not grow them on
land where a root crop was grown the year before or you will be apt to get
club rooted plants.

For very early cabbages the seed can be sown in the fall in cold frames and
the plants carried through the winter and transplanted to other cold frames in
March, removing the frames when all danger of frost is past.

Another way is to sow the seed in hot beds in January or February and
then transplant to frames in March as above.

For second early sow in frames or hot-beds and set the plants out in the
open ground in May.

For main crop and winter use sow the seed in the open ground the last of
March or early in April and when plants are strong enough, transplant to the
field, setting them in rows from two and a half to three feet apart, and from
eighteen inches to two feet apart in the row. If the cabbage fly attacks the
young plants give them a dose of hardwood ashes, putting them on early in the
morning. For the cabbage worm use Slug Shot and if the cabbage louse makes
his appearance the only thing for him is Whale Oil Soap

YOUNG’S EARLY EUREKA— See Specialties.

EARLY SPRING— Next to my Early Eureka this is the best extra early
sort. The heads are round, slightly flattened and very solid. It has few and
small outer leaves, so it can be planted close. Lb. $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00* 1-4
lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

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EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIi

home or market garden. Heads,

Early Jersey Wakefield

very solid. Good for either summer or
45c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

1 — The popular early variety for either
id, conical, with a blunt tip and few outside
leaves. It is very hardy
and the foliage is thick
and heavy, making it
the best sort to winter
over in cold frames.
Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00;
1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

CHARLESTON OR
LARGE WAKEFIELD
— A selection from the
Early Jersey Wakefield.
Heads are larger, a few
days later, and blunter.
It is very popular
among market garden-
ers. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb.,
$1.25; 1-4 lb., 65c.; oz.,
20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

EARLY WINNIG-
STADT — Very hardy
and a sure header, with
short, thick outer
leaves. Heads, uni-
form in size, conical,
with pointed tip and
winter. Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb., 80c.; 1-4 lb..

NEWARK EARLY FLAT DUTCH — Not a new one but good. It is an early
selection from the old Flat Dutch. Heads are large and flat, stem short, can
be set moderately close. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt.,
5c.; postpaid.

EARLY SUMMER — Valuable for both family and market. About ten days
later than the Wakefield, but fully double the size. Stem, short. Heads, large,
nearly flat and very solid, with few, short, outer leaves. Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb.,
80c.; 1-4 lb., 45c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

ALL HEAD— One of the finest of the
second early, fiat head type; adapted to
almost any soil and location and a very
sure header. Stem, short; heads, deep
and flat, few outer leaves; quality, very
fine. Lb,, $2.50; 1-2 lb., $1.25; 1-4 lb.,

65c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

ALL SEASONS— A superior sort; can
be planted early or late. Stands sum-
mer heat and dry weather remarkably
well. Heads, large, nearly round, some-
what flattened, very solid and heavy.

Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb., 80c.; 1-4 lb., 45c.; oz.,

15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

SUCCESSION — A fine mid-summer
sort, coming in about ten days later than
Early Summer and nearly twice as large.

Stumps, short; heads, flattened, deep,
solid, with few and very short outer
leaves. Lb., $2.00, 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb.,

55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

FOTTLER’S BRUNSWICK — The standard mid-season cabbage in the East.
Stems, short; leaves, starting horizontally from the stem and bending abruptly
upward around the head which is thick, flat, very large and solid, often weigh-
ing 15 to 20 pounds; color, light bluish green. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb.,
55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

Succession

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SU REHEAD— One of the best of the late varieties. Stem, medium length;
heads, medium sized, weighing from ten to fifteen pounds each; very uniform,
firm, fine in texture and sweet. It is a sure header, good keeper and fine
shipper. Lb., $2.25; 1-2 lb., $1.15; 1-4 lb., 60c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH — The old, well known sort. Stem of medium
length; heads, large, bluish green in color, broad, flattened on top, very solid,
with few outside leaves. When cut they open up crisp and white. An excellent
shipper. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

BRISTOL FLAT DUTCH — A fine, selected strain of Plat Dutch; stem,
short; heads, large, very solid, with few outer leaves. This strain runs very
uniform in type and size, making it a valuable one for market gardeners. Lb.,
$2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid,

L UPTON — Combines the good qualities of the second early and the very
late sorts. Stem, rather short; heads, very large, dark green, with few outer
leaves; shape, flattened and deep through. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb ,
55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

AUTUMN KING
or WORLDBEATER

— The best of the
large, late, flat sorts.

Stem, short; foliage,
compact, slightly
crimped, dark green
with a purplish
tinge; heads very
large, broad, thick
through, rounded on
top, fine grained and
tender. It is a solid
header and a good
shipper. Lb., $2.25;

1-2 lb., $1.15; 1-4 lb.,

60c.; oz., 20c.; pkt.,

5c.; postpaid.

LARGE LATE
DRUMHEAD — An
old favorite for a big
winter cabbage.

Stem, medium; head
very large, deep,
flat; foliage, large
and spreading. Quality, excellent and a good
$1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

Autumn King.

keeper.

Lb., $2.'00 ; 1-2 lb.,

STONEMASON — Originated in Massachusetts and is still popular in the
East. Stem, medium; foliage, large, dark green, arching over the head which
is very large, deep and compact. A sure header and good keeper. Lb., $1.50;
1-2 lb., 80c.; 1-4 lb., 45c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

YOUNG’S SELECTED DANISH BALL HEAD — This is the cabbage which
is raised almost exclusively by the big growers in Western New York State
and in Michigan, as it is the best variety for winter use and always com-
mands a higher price in the market than any other sort. The stem is long;
leaves, short, broad, light bluish green. Heads, round, medium sized, but
hard as a stone and remarkably heavy. Even the partly matured heads partake
of these peculiarities.

My seed is raised for me by the best grower in Denmark and cabbage from
this seed is sure to head and will keep well into the spring, while the quality
is superior to all other winter varieties. Lb., $3.00; 1-2 lb., $1.50; 1-4 lb., 80c.;
oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

MAMMOTH ROCK RED — The best of the red sorts and one which is very
popular among market gardeners. Plant, large with spreading leaves; heads,
nearly round, deep red to the center, exceedingly hard and solid, averaging
often from 10 to 12 pounds in weight. True seed is scarce, as this variety has
always been a shy seeder. Avoid cheap stocks. Lb., $2.50; 1-2 lb., $1.25; 1-4
lb., 65c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

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DRUMHEAD SAVOY— The

Savoy Cabbages are highly
esteemed for their fine and
delicate flavor, while the
crinkled foliage adds to their
appearance. This particular
sort is short stemmed with
vigorous, dark green foliage,
which folds up over the
head, protecting and blanch-
ing it. Head, quite large,
crumbled, round solid and
fine flavored. Lb., $1.75;
1-2 lb., 95c.; 1-4 lb., 50c.;
oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

CAULIFLOWER.

C U LTU R E — Cauliflower is
the most delicate and deli-
cious member of the cabbage
family. It requires a rich,
deep loam in a low moist
situation or in reach of a
liberal supply of water. Seed
of the very early sorts should be sown in a hot bed in February or March. For
later supply, sow out of doors in May. When large enough, transplant, setting
in rows 2 1-2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the row. The transplanting
should be done in damp or cloudy weather. 1 oz. of seed for 1,500 plants.

YOUNG’S SELECTED EARLY SNOWBALL— See Specialties.

HENDERSON’S SNOWBALL — Grown from Henderson’s true stock and is
very fine. It can be used both early and late. Forms a fine white head on
short stem with few outer leaves. Oz., $2.50; 1-2 oz., $1.25: 1-4 oz., 65c.; pkt.,
10c.; postpaid.

LE NORMAN D’S SHORT STEM — A favorite in France. Hardy, compact,

sure header, produces many leaves which protect the head, keeping it very
white., Oz., 75c. ; 1-2 oz., 40c.: 1-4 oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

LARGE LATE ALGIERS— A valuable hardy, late sort, very popular with
market gardeners and canners. Will endure a freeze that would ruin other
sorts. Plant, large, long-stemmed: leaves, bluish-green, long, upright, tapering
to a point at the end: heads very large, solid, wiiite, well protected by the
foliage. Oz., 75c.: 1-2 oz., 40c.; 1-4 oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

CARROTS.

CULTURE — Give carrots a rich, sandy loam if you want the best results.
For early use sow the seed as early in the spring as the ground can be worked;
for later crops sow anytime up to the middle of June, fn the garden where
crops are worked by hand have the rows fifteen inches apart; in the field,
from two to two and a half feet apart.

As carrot seed germinates slowly be sure that the soil is firm around the
seed. When the plants are four inches high thin out, leaving them about four
inches apart in the row. 1 oz, for 100 feet of drill; 4 lbs. for an acre.

DANVERS’ STUMP ROOTED (True)— See Specialties.

EARLY FRENCH FORCING — The earliest of all and much used for forc-
ing. In some markets it is used for bunching with onions, parsley, etc., such
bunches being called “pot herbs.” It should be pulled before it reaches full
size. Tops, small; root, smooth, hollow crowned and almost round; flesh,
reddish-orange, very sweet and tender. Lb., 90c.; 1-2 lb., 50c.; 1-4 lb., 30c.;
oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

EARLY SCARLET HORN — One of the best for early planting out of doors
and preferred by many to the French Forcing as it is larger. Owing to its
shape it is especially adapted to shallow soil. Top, small, coarsely divided;

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roots, top-shaped, tapering bluntly to a small tap-root; flesh, deep orange, very
fine grained and sweet. Lb., 80c.; 1-2 lb., 45c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz. 10c.; pkt, 5c.;
postpaid.

CHANTENAY — A medium early sort favored especially by market
gardeners as it is a rapid grower and a heavy cropper, furnishing good sized
roots as early as any other and seldom cracking open while growing. Tops,
medium: * necks, small; roots, smooth, rather broad shouldered, tapering
slightly to a blunt end; tap root, small; flesh, deep orange-red, fine grained and
sugary. Lb., 80c.; 1-2 lb., 45c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

RUBICON — An American variety perfected by a Connecticut market
gardener and one that has become very popular. It is a heavy cropper, grows
well underground, keeping well protected. Tops, medium sized, spreading and
finely cut; roots, smooth, hollow crowned, half long, swelling slightly below the
shoulder then tapering to a blunt end; tap root, medium; flesh, deep, reddish-
orange, exceedingly fine grained and tender. Lb.,

90c.; 1-2 lb., 50c.; 1-4 lb., 30c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

NANTES — A great favorite in the New York
market. One of the best for home use also. Tops,
medium; roots, cylindrical, about six inches long,
blunt tipped, smooth and uniform; flesh, orange,
becoming yellow at the center, unusually sweet
and tender with practically no core. Lb., S0c.;

1-2 lb., 45c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

INTERMEDIATE (Danvers' Pointed)— A fine

variety for either garden or field culture. Tops
small; roots, large, smooth and broad shouldered,
tapering from shoulder to tip; flesh, deep orange-
red, very tender and sweet with small tender
core. Lb., 80c.: 1-2 lb., 45c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt, 5c.; postpaid.

ST. VALERY OR NEW I NTERM EDI ATE— A

very popular French variety. Tops, very small;
roots, very large, broad across the top, (often
2 1-2 to 3 inches) and 10 to 12 inches long, taper-
ing gradually to the tip; flesh, a rich, deep, orange
color, tender and fine flavored. Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb.,

40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

GUERANDE OR OXH E ART— Another French
sort, especially fine for heavy and stony soils as
it does not root deeply. It is also very valuable
for stock as it yields heavily and is easily har-
vested. Tops, medium; root, very short, chunky
and broad, specimens often reaching a diameter
of seven inches, tapers from the shoulder and
ends in a blunt tip with a small tap root; flesh,
rich orange, fine grained and sweet. Lb., 80c.;

1-2 lb., 45c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

LONG ORANGE— One of the oldest and most
popular varieties for deep soils. Tops, medium,
to large; roots, long and smooth, tapering from
shoulder to tip; flesh, deep orange, sweet and
tender. An especially fine sort for stock feeding.

Lb., 75c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt,

5c.: postpaid.

LARGE WHITE BELGIAN— Used largely for
feeding stock as the roots yield heavily and are
very nutritious. Top, small; root, from fifteen to
twenty inches long, growing one-third out of the
ground; color, green above ground, white below;
flesh, rather coarse. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb,, 35c.; 1-4 lb.,

20c.: oz., 10c.; pkt. 5c.; postpaid.

St. Valery

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CELERY.

1 Oz. for 4,000 Plants.

CULTURE — To raise good Celery you must have good seed, an abundance
of manure and water, and thorough cultivation. The best soil is deep swamp
muck and next best is moist loam. Use at least thirty or forty loads of good
manure to the acre and if the water supply is short, plan to irrigate the crop.

In sowing the seed, cover very lightly, press firmly with a board or roller
and keep well watered. Celery seed is slow to germinate and must be tended
carefully to secure the best results. To secure fine stocky plants, shear the tops
off when the young plants are about four inches high.

For very early celery, sow seed indoors in February or March; transplant
into coldframes, setting one and a half inches apart and in the latter part of
May transplant to the open ground.

For main crop sow in the open ground as soon as the soil can be worked;
when plants are two inches high thin out to three inches apart in the rows;
transplant to the field in the latter part of June.

There are two systems of field culture — level and trench. In level culture
the plants are set usually about six inches apart each way in square beds
and boards set up on edge around the outside to exclude the light. This
method works well and saves a great deal of labor, but the crop is not as
tender and crisp as when grown in trenches.

For trench culture dig out shallow -trenches; six inches deep and four
feet apart, set the plants six inches apart in a single row through the center of
the trench; keep well cultivated. About the middle of August begin drawing the
earth in around the plants with a hoe. In doing this, gather the stalks up
and hold them to keep the soil from getting into the center of the plant where
it would cause rust or rot. Repeat at intervals of one week, always hilling up
till only the tops- are visible. Never hill up in moist weather, or when plants
are wet. To keep Celery out-of-doors for winter select a well drained spot and
dig trenches a foot wide and deep enough to bring the tops of the plants level
with the surface. Stand the Celery erect in these leaving on the roots what
dirt adheres to them as they are dug. Set closely but do not crowd. After
the trench is filled cover lightly with straw or leaves and add to this cover-
ing as the weather gets colder.

YOUNG’S SELECTED GOLDEN SELF BLANCH I NG— See Specialty pages,

GOLDEN HEART OR GOLDEN DWARF — Although not equal to the
Golden Self Blanching it is a very fine distinct sort and has many friends.
Habit, dwarf, sturdy and solid; tops, green; stalks, yellowish-white, broad;
heart, large and full, and when blanched, a rich golden yellow .color; solid, fine
flavored and an excellent keeper. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 50c.; oz., 15c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

WHITE PLUME — One of the most popular early market sorts, but not as
desirable as the Golden Self Blanching for winter use. Habit half dwarf,
sturdy; tops, green and white; stalks, white; heart, medium sized and very
white. When hilled up to blanch it is very crisp, tender and fine flavored.
Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb.. 55c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

BOSTON MARKET — A great favorite in and around Boston, especially fine
for light soils. Instead of one large heart, it forms a number of small ones.
A vigorous grower; tops, dark green; stalks, green, blanching white; hearts,
numerous, medum sized, very white, solid, crisp, tender and mild flavored. Lb.,
$1.50; 1-2 lb., 80c.; 1-4 lb., 45c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

CRAWFORD’S HALF DWARF — Also called Henderson’s Half Dwarf —
In habit it is half-dwarf as its name indicates, growing about 20 inches high,
very solid and heavy. Tops, green; stalks blanch to a yellowish-white, rather
broad and thick; heart, yellowish-white, large and solid. Flavor sweet and
nutty, a good Winter sort. Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb., 80c.; 1-4 lb., 45c.; oz., 15c.; pkt.,
5c.; postpaid.

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GIANT PASCAL — A green-leaved
French sort, developed from Golden
Self Blanching, and one which is very
popular with Southern gardeners.
Tops are green; stalks grow about
two feet tall, fewer in number than
most other sorts, very large, thick,
solid, crisp, brittle and stringless, and
blanch to a beautiful creamy white;
heart, golden yellow, medium sized,
very rich flavored; a first-class
shipper and one of the best keepers.
Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb., 80c.; 1-4 lb., 45c.;
oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

PERFECTION H EARTWELL— One
of the best of the half-dwarf winter
varieties, growing about twenty inches
high; tops, green; stalks, 15 to 18
inches long, rather broad, thick and
crisp; blanches to a creamy white.
Heart, large, golden-yellow, crisp and
tender. Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb., 80c.; 1-4
lb., 45c.; oz. ? 15c.; pkt,, 5c.; postpaid.

EVANS' TRIUMPH — A strong grow-
ing, vigorous sort, requiring the whole
season to develop; highly recom-
mended as a late keeper. Tops are
green; stalks, from eighteen to
twenty-two inches long, very compact,
medium sized, blanching very white,
crisp, brittle and tender, with a
stronger celery taste than any other
variety; heart, white and very solid.
Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb., 80c.; 1-4 lb., 45c.;

Giant Pascal.

oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

SHUMACHER — Favored by many for a large, late keeping sort. Grows
to an immense size, "very solid and crisp; firm, golden yellow heart. Lb., $2.00;
1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

PINK PLUME- Identical with White Plume, except that the stalks are
suffused with a dainty pink and in addition have that peculiar crispness and
nutty flavor for which red celeries are noted. Lb., $2.50; 1-2 lb., $1.25; 1-4 lb.,
65c.; oz., 20c,; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

CELERIC (TURNIP ROOTED CELERY.)

Large Smooth Prague

LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE—

An improved form. Plants vig-
orus with large, deep, green
foliage; roots very large, almost
round and very smooth, with
few side roots. The first steps
in its culture are the same as
for celery. In transplanting to
the open ground give a moist
rich soil, set in rows two feet
apart and six inches apart in
the row; does not require hill-
ing up. For winter use pack in
damp earth or sand and put in
the cellar or store out of doors
in pits, the same as beets or
carrots. Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb., 80c.;
1-4 lb., 45c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK.

One Quart for 200 .hills; 8 to 10 Quarts in Hills for an Acre.

CULTURE — Plant, as soon as the ground becomes warm in the spring,
in hills about three feet apart each way, putting five or six grains to the hill.
When up thin out leaving three or four of the strongest plants. Keep well, but
not deeply cultivated.

NOTE On all of the sweet corns listed below I make the following
prices, postage or express prepaid. Qt., 30c.; pt., 20c.: pkt., 5c.

YOUNG’S TROY MARKET — See Specialties.

EXTRA EARLY ADAMS or Burlington Hybrid — A very early sort more like
field than sweet corn. It is the standard extra early variety in the South and
can be depended on for a crop more than any other corn. Stalks short, with
no suckers, ears, usually one to a stalk, short, 12 to 14 rowed, well covered
with coarse husks; kernels, white, rounded, slightly deeper than broad, in-
dented at the outer end. Bu., $z.50; pk., 65c.; 4 qts., 35c.; not prepaid.

EARLY CORY (Red Cob Cory) — This is the sort selected by so many
seedsmen and offered as their own particular brand of Earliest of All, First of
All, Extra Early, etc., etc., till it is a wonder that the poor little corn knows
itself. It was originated many years ago by a Rhode Island Market Gardener
named Cory, and has ever since held first place for earliness. Stalks, very
dwarf, marked with red; ears, usually two to a stalk, 4 to 5 inches long, 8
rowed; kernels, white at the milk state and having a reddish cast when dry,
breadth and depth the same. Cob, medium sized, red. Quality, fair, seems
better than it really is as it is the first of the season. Bu., $3.00; pk., 80c.; 4
qts., 45c.; not prepaid.

WHITE CORY — Similar to the Early Cory in every way except that the
cob and kernels are perfectly white. Bu.. $3.00; pk., 80c.; 4 qts., 45c.; not pre-
paid.

MAMMOTH WHITE CORY — A very decided improvement over the other
Cory Corns, as the ears are much larger, being from 6 to 8 inches long and
having 12 rows of kernels instead of 8. Bu., $3.25; pk., 85c.; 4 qts., 45c.; not
prepaid.

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PREMO — An especially fine sort for either home use or early market
Stalks, stout, about five feet high; ears two and three to a stalk, 6 to 8 inches
long, 8 and 10 rowed; cob white; kernels, white; large, plump, tender and very
sweet Bu., $4.00; pk., $1.05; 4 qts., 55c.; not prepaid.

Premo

COSMOPOLITAN—Next to my Troy Market this is the best large, early
Sweet Corn; Stalks, from five to six feet high; ears, two and three to the
stalk, seven to nine inches long, ten to twelve rowed; cob., white; kernels,
pure white, unusually tender and fine flavored. Bu., $3.50; pk., 90c.; 4 qts.,
50c.; not prepaid.

EARLY MINNESOTA — The old standby. It has been on the market for

a good many years but still holds it own. Stalks, four to five feet high; ears,
one and two to a stalk, six to eight inches long, eight rowed; cob, white;
kernels, white, very broad, sweet and tender and do not shrink much in drying.
Bu., $3.00; pk., 80c.; 4 qts., 45c.; not prepaid.

KENDEL’S EARLY GIANT — Comparatively new, but already very popular
as a first-class second early variety, it will mature a crop in 60 days on sandy
soil and 72 days on clay. Stalks, four to live feet high, slender; ears, one and
two to a stalk; eight to ten inches long, ten and twelve rowed; cob white,
slender, broadening out at the base; kernels, pure white, very sweet and
tender. Bu., $3.25; pk., 85c.; 4 qts., 45c.; not prepaid.

SHAKER'S EARLY — Originated by the Shakers and always held in high
esteem. Stalks, five feet; ears, one and two to the stalk, eight to ten inches
long, ten and twelve rowed; kernels, medium sized, white, sweet and tender.
Bu., $3.00; pk.. 80c.; 4 qts. 45c.; not prepaid.

EARLY CHAMPION — Endorsed by one of the best Sweet Corn growers
as the largest and best early corn within his knowledge. It is a very fine
profitable sort for the market gardener. Stalks, about five feet high, vigorous ;
ears, two and three to the stalk, ten to twelve inches long, 12 rowed; cob;
medium sized, white; kernels, large, snowy- white and unusually sweet. Bu
$3.25; pk., 85c.; 4 qts., 45c.; not prepaid.

CROSBY'S EARLY — Grown very largely in the East, and especially in
Maine, for canning. Stalks, four to five feet; ears, usually two to a stalk, about
eight inches long, ten and twelve rowed; cob, medium sized, white; kernels,
short, square shouldered, pure white, very tender and unusually sweet. Bu.,
$3.50; pk., 90c.; 4 qts., 50c.; not prepaid.

PERRY'S HYBRID — A very popular Eastern sort. Stalks four to five feet
high with ears set low on the stalk; ears, two to the stalk, eight to ten inches
long, twelve and fourteen rowed; cob, light red or pink; kernels, medium sized,
white, sweet and tender. Bu., $3.00; pk., 80c.; 4 qts., 45c.; not prepaid.

EARLY EVERGREEN — Has all of the good points of Stowell’s Evergreen
and comes into use much earlier, remaining in condition fully as long. Stalks
from five to six feet high; ears, two and three to the stalk, seven to eight
inches long with from twelve to eighteen irregular rows; cob, small, white;
kernels, pure white, square cornered, deep, very tender and sugary, and shrink
a great deal in drying. Bu., $3.00; pk., 80c.: 4 qts., 45c.: not prepaid.

HICKOX — A very fine sort, coming into use a little ahead of Stowell’s
Evergreen. Very popular among canners for this reason. It is also a fine corn
for drying. Staiks, 6 feet high, vigorous; ears, two to a stalk, nine to eleven
inches long, fourteen rowed; cob, small, white; kernels, white, deep, broad,
slightly rounded at top, sweet and fine flavored. Bu., $3.25; pk., 85c.; 4 qts.,
45c.; not prepaid.

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EARLY MAMMOTH — Identical with Late Mammoth, except in time of
maturity being at least a week earlier. For further description see Late
Mammoth. Bu., $3.25; pk., 85c.; 4 qts., 45c.; not prepaid.

STOWE LL'S EVERGREEN — The most widely known and popular of the
late sw e et corns. Used by private families, market gardeners and canners.
Stalks, six to seven feet high, very thrifty and vigorous; ears, from ten to
twelve inches long with fourteen to eighteen irregular rows. Cob, small and
white; kernels, square shouldered, long and slender, shrink-
ing much in drying. Quality, the best, having a rich sugary
flavor of its own. Bu., $3.00; pk., 80c.; 4 qts., 45c.; not
prepaid.

COUNTY GENTLEMAN — An improvement ,on the old
“Shoe Peg” or “Ne Plus Ultra” and one of the finest flavored
corns we have. , Stalks, five to six feet high ; ears, two, three
and four to a stalk, averaging nine inches in length and
closely packed with long, irregular, white kernels; cob, small
and white. The flavor is very superior. Skin covering ker-
nels a little inclined to be tough. Bu., $3.50; pk., 90c.; 4 qts ,
very sweet and tender. Bu., $3.25; pk., 85c.; 4 qts., 45c.; not
prepaid.

LATE MAMMOTH — A very late, tall growing, large-eared
sort. Fine for either home or market garden. Stalks, 6 to
7 feet high; ears, enormous, twelve to fourteen inches’ long,
fourteen rowed and often weighing three pounds each; cob,’
large, white; kernels, white, broad, medium length, thick,
very sweet and tender.

BLACK MEXICAN — One of the sweetest and finest
flavored sorts grown. Some object to its color, but if picked
early it cooks very light colored, almost white. A mid-season
sort; stalks, 5 feet; ears, 2 to a stalk, five to seven inches
long, eight rowed; cob, white; kernels, about the same length
and breadth, very light colored at the cooking stage, bluish-
black when ripe, very sugary. Bu., $3.50; pk., 90c.; 4 qts.,
Late’Mammoth 50c.; not prepaid.

CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS

CULTURE—This is a hardy,
quick-growing plant, the leaves 10,0
of which furnish a good substi-
tute for lettuce during the win-
ter months. Seed is best sown
on the approach of cool, moist
weather in the fall to produce
leaves for late fall, winter and
eaidy spring use. It is quite
hardy, and the larger plants
may be protected by a light
mulch of straw during severe
weather for early spring months.

It does not give satisfaction dur-
ing hot summer months.

LARGE GREEN CABBAGING
— Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb.

20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS.

CULTURE— Sow seed April
1st in shallow drills and again
at intervals of two or three Corn Salad

weeks, and cut often. It will continue to grow. Very useful for salad.

CURLED or PEPPER GRASS— Lb., 50c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz.,
10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

TRUE WATER CRESS — Sow where it is damp, near water edge or on out-
side margin of a hot bed where it is always cool. Lb., $2.50; 1-2 lb., $1.25;
1-4 lb., 65c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

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CUCUMBER.

1 Oz. for 60 Hills, 2 to 3 Lbs. in Hills for an Acre.

CULTURE — A rich, warm, moist sandy loam is best. When danger of
frost is entirely over, plant the seeds in broad hills four or five feet apart each
way, first mixing with the soil of each hill a shovelful of well rotted manure.
Put in plenty of seed, as young cucumber plants are mighty tender and have
Jots of insect enemies. You can pull out the surplus later and leave three or
four of the best plants in each hill. Always keep the “cukes” picked if you
have to give them away, for if any are left to ripen, it means the end of your

crop.

YOUNG'S SELECTED WHITE SPINE
LEMON — See Specialty pages.

EARLY FRAME or Short Green — An excellent
pickling sort. Plant, very vigorous and productive;
fruit, straight, smaller at each end, bright green
lighter at the blossom end; flesh tender and crisp.
Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt.,
5c.; postpaid.

KLONDIKE — A very hardy and prolific new hybrid
sort, suitable for either slicing or pickling. Fruit,
six to seven inches long, uniform in shape. Color,
dark green, which it retains for a long time. Lb.,
80c.; 1-2 lb., 45c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

NICHOL'S MEDIUM GREEN — One of the standard
sorts for pickling or slicing; vines, vigorous and
productive; fruit, eight to ten inches long, very
symmetrical, straight, smooth, dark green and hand-
some, spines, few, black; flesh, crisp and tender.
Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt.,
5c.; postpaid.

•See Specialty pages.

Eany Frame

Improved White Spine

IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPIN E — Grown

extensively by market gardeners for shipping
purposes. Vines, vigorous, fruiting early and
abundantly; fruit, uniform, five to eight inches
long and two to three inches in diameter, light
green; spines, few, white; flesh, very crisp, tender
and fine flavored. Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb. f
25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

EARLY CLUSTER— An early,
prolific sort, grown largely for
pickles. Vines, vigorous, produc-
ing bulk of the crop near the root and in
clusters; fruit, short, prickly, blunt

ended, dark green at stem end, light at
tip; flesh crisp with few seeds. Lb., 70c.;

1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

BOSTON PICKLING or GREEN PRO-
LIFIC — One of the most popular pickling
cucumbers grown. Its uniform shape and
great yielding capacity make it an es-
pecial favorite with pickle growers.

Vines, vigorous and very prolific; fruit,
small, bright, green, well shaped, with
very few spines. Lb., 80c.; 1-2 lb., 45c,;'

1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

LONG GREEN — About the best “All
around” cuke we have. The little ones
for green pickles; half grown for slicing and big ripe ones for
the good old time sweet pickles. Vines are strong growers and
heavy croppers; fruit, 12 to 16 inches long, dark green, warty,

and moderately spiny; flesh, crisp and very tender. Lb., 70c.;

1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid. Long Green

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FORCING WHITE SPINE — A selected strain especially for forcing under
glass; fruit more slender than the Improved Early White Spine and darker
green with fewer seeds. Lb., 90c.; 1-2 lb., 50c.; 1-4 lb. 30c ; oz 10c • nkt
5c.; postpaid. ’ ’ *' *’

COOL AND CRISP — A very early and prolific strain of White Spine
especially fine for small pickles. Vines, vigorous, productive; fruit medium
sized, very dark green, tapering at both ends. The spine bearing knobs are
very prominent, a characteristic of this variety; flesh, very tender and crisp.
Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

DANDELION.

CULTURE — The Dandelion
is a hardy perenial plant, and
one of the most desirable early
spring salads. Sow in the early
spring, in drills one-half inch
deep and eighteen inches apart;
thin out the plants to eight
inches. Keep clear of weeds
during the summer and the en-
suing spring the leaves will be
fit to cut. They are the best,
however, where blanched, which
makes them tender and de-
stroys to some extent, their
bitter taste, without in any way
imparing the qualities which make them desirable as greens. The blanch-
ing may be done by placing a couple of boards over the rows; this excludes
the light and improves the greens, rendering them far superior to those found
growing wild in the grass without cultivation, which are almost sure to be
bitter and often very tough.

IMPROVED FRENCH— Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 15c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

Curled Endive

ENDIVE.

CULTURE — Sow in June.
July or August; when up thin
out to eight inches apart, and
water well afterwards, if dry.
When the leaves are 6 to 8
inches long, blanch by gather-
ing in the hand and tying to-
gether near the top with twine.
This must be done when quite
dry, or they will rot. At the
approach of winter, take up
carefully with plenty of earth
on roots, and place together in
frame or cellar for winter use.
They must he kept dry, and
have plenty of air, or they will
rot. Lb., $1.00; 1-2 lb., 55c.; 1-4
lb., 30c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

GREEN CURLED— This is
the main variety for fall and
winter use. Very tender and
crisp.

BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN

— This variety is distinct from
the green curled, having broad,
wrinkled leaves.

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HALF DWARF, MAIN CROP AND LATE VARIETIES.

* NOTTS PROLIFIC— See Novelty Pages.

* ADVANCER— Also called Dwarf Champion. A great favorite with market
gardeners in the vicinity of New York, because of its productiveness and fine
appearing pods. It is used largely by canners also as the skin will stand
cooking without breaking. Vines, 2 1*2 feet high, very vigorous and produc-
tive, bearing the pods well up toward the top of the stalk; pods, light green, 3
to 3 1-2 inches long, curved, broadening at the tip, which is quite blunt; peas,

5 to 8 to a pod, large, tender, and fine flavored; seed, green and much wrinkled'

Bu., $4.10; 1-2 bu., $2.10; pk., $1.10; 4 qts., 60c.; qt., 30c.; pt., 20c.; pkt 5c

*DAISY or DWARF TELEPHONE—
remarkably fine pea, having the qual-
ity and large pod of the Telephone,
but a dwarf vine, and much earlier.

Vines, 1 1-2 to 2 feet, very stocky and
vigorous. Pods, 5 to 7 on a vine, pale
green, 3 to 5 inches long, broad,
straight, with a rounded or curved
tip; peas, large, 6 to 8 to a pod, very
tender and delicious. Seed, large,
light green and much shriveled. Bu.,

$9.00; 1-2 bu., $4.60; pk., $2.35; 4 qts.,

$1.20; qt., 50c.; pt., 30c.; pkt., 5c.

* HORSFORD’S MARKET GAR-
DE N—The most productive pea on
the list and one which is very much
used by canners, as the peas retain
their color and sweetness after cook-
ing. Vines, 2 to 3 feet high, very
stocky and vigorous, producing the
pods in pairs; pods, 2 1-2 to 3 inches
long, straight, plump, with a blunt
tip; skin, light green, rough; peas, 5
to 7 to a pod, medium sized, dark
green and exceedingly tender and
fine flavored. Seed, rather small

*3.60; 1-2 ^., $1.85; ,|k

among* 'market lardenm- A fine , pea and a ^eat favorite, especially

uugn usually Dome m pairs near the top of the vine 2 1-2 to 2 1-? irm«

Ttof fn tr!;5 aiEtt backed > P° inted botSends and well filed ££
nearly u d ‘ lar ^> sweet and tender. Seed, blue^een

$1.60; /““"gSc fqt. 7 lotp^sT, p^lc! ^ ^ $31 ° ; pk >

— e SffiHj » KK

use as

Sht S green rougher* bf7 f T ly ’ prodacing P°ds from afl4r4clie&; pods,

2 nches l ong - nearly straight, hlmrf;-: Peas, 6 to 8 to
77 i /i ,i V6r J i a rP’ t0ilder > sweet and delicate flavored. Seed large green

30c.fil%0c d ; BU ^ 4 - 10: ^ ?2 ' 10: «■»* \

H ^ R< t~ Considered to be an improvement on Yorkshire-*^
« productive, with longer and better shaped pods. Vines 2 to

%\\ tn q f, dy ’ Wlt 5 large folia Se; Pods, light green and very rough

2 1-^ to 3 inches long, round, nearly straight with blunt tip' peas 6 to 8 in a

Daisy or Dwarf Telephone

1-2 bu., $1.85 ; pk.,

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* YORKSHIRE HERO — A good pea and one which deserves a better sale
than it has although it is popular with market gardeners in some sections.
Vine, 2 feet high, branching, vigorous and productive, bearing the pods near
the top of the stalk; pods, light green, 2 to 2 1-2 inches long, broad, somewhat
flattened, nearly straight, with a rounded tip; peas, 5 to 7 in a pod, very large,
sweet and tender, remaining in condition a long time. Seed, large, green,
wrinkled and flattened. Bu., $4.10; 1-2 bu., $2.10; pk., $1.10; 4 qts., 60c.; qt.,
30c.; pt., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

* HEROINE — A very popular variety, and justly so, for it is one of the
finest flavored peas I know of. Vines, 2 to 2 1-2 feet high, vigorous, with an
abundance of foliage, and bearing profusely. Pods, dark green, rather smooth,
3 to 3 1-2 inches long, curved, pointed; peas, 6 to 8 in a pod, light green, very
large and having a rich “buttery” flavor. Seed, green and very much wrinkled.
Bu., $5.00; 1-2 bu., $2.55; pk., $1.30; 4 qts., 70c.; qt., 35c.; pt., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

* SHARPE’S QUEEN — An excellent sort for either home or market garden.
Owing to its habit of growth it should be sown thinly. Vines, 2 to 2 1-2 feet
high, very vigorous and branching freely with large foliage, and producing
pods from bottom to top; pods, dark green, 3 to 3 1-2 inches long, slightly
curved, rather flat, with rounded and flattened tips; peas, 5 to 8 in a pod, large,
oval, dark green, unusually sweet and rich; seed, dark green and wrinkled.
Bu., $5.50; 1-2 bu., $2.80; pk., $1.45; 4 qts., 75c.; qt., 35c.; pt., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

market gardeners, especially on Long Island and in the vicinity of New York,
as it yields an abundance of large, dark green pods, which carry well, although
the peas are not of the first quality, and it has a habit of “sporting.” Vines,
3 feet high, dark green, smooth, nearly straight with a rounded tip; peas, 5
to 8 in a pod, large, dark green, of indifferent quality. Seed, dark green,
nearly smooth,’ dented. Bu.. $5.00; 1-2 bu.. $2.55: pk.. $1.30; 4 qts., 70c.; qt.,
35c.; pt.. 20c.: pkt., 5c.

TALL, MEDIUM AND LATE VARIETIES

* TELEPHONE — A description of this

well known variety seems like a waste

vimMI coarse; pods, light green, rough, 3 to 4

of words, but I give it merely for the
purpose of comparison. Vines, 3 1-2 to
4 feet, very strong, foliage, abundant and

inches long, nearly straight, curving out-
ward slightly along the back, and a

’fill ■ u tu o 1U ct yuu, vui j O vr cxj.ivx

) ''fjf flavored; seed, light green, much

1 IK IK* I

6 to 8 in a pod, very large, sweet and fine

C * DUKE OF ALBANY— Also known as
1 American Champion. Resembles the
ff fPti IlKPil \ Telephone in many ways, but is claimed

^ ar ^ er podded and more produc-
BmiM mmSm mBiWWMM tive. Unfortunately it is inclined to

v 1 sport, though it is a good pea, even with

defect- Vines, 3 1-2 to 4 feet, strong
amrm growing, with plenty of foliage; pods,

dark green, 3 1-2 to 4 inches long, curv-
ing in a pod, very large, handsome and
fine flavored. Seed, medium sized, light

green, much wrinkled. Bu., $7.00; 1-2 bu.,
$3.55; pk., $1.80; 4 qts., 95c.; qt., 40c.;
Duke of Albany p t., 25c.; pkt.. 5c.

Telegraph or Long Island Mammoth

TELEGRAPH or LONG ISLAND MAMMOTH — A great favorite with

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^CHAMPION OF ENGLAND — Another well known and popular sort,
which I describe merely for the purpose of comparison. Vines, 3 1-2 to 4 feet
tall, very vigorous and moderately productive; pods, 2 1-2 to 3 1-2 inches long,
light green, rough, broad, slightly flattened, with a rather blunt tip; peas,
large, light green, 4 to 7 in a pod, very sweet, tender and fine flavored; seed,
small, light green and much wrinkled. Bu., $3.85; 1-2 bu., $1.95; pk., $1.00; 4
qts., 55c.; qt., 30c.; pt., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

DWARF GRAY SUGAR — Eaten “pods and all/’ same as string beans.
They are also gathered, when very young, and pickled, making a fine relish.
Vines, 2 to 2 1-2 feet high, very strong growing; blossoms, purple; pods, light
green, 2 1-2 to 3 1-2 inches long, flat, thick, somewhat crimped, blunt tipped,
very tender sweet and fine flavored. Seed gray, small, smooth, slightly pitted.
Bu., $6.00; 1-2 bu., $3.10; pk., $1.60; 4 qts., 85c.; qt., 40c.; pt., 25c.; pkt., 5c.

FIELD PEAS.

Sow 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 bushels per acre.

Write for special quotations on quantities over ten bushels.

WHITE MARROWFAT — A very hardy sort grown by many farmers for
market sales, but a decided disappointment to the purchaser, as the peas are
lacking in quality for table use. They are far better for stock feeding or soil-
ing. Vine’s, very strong and vigorous, with plenty of foliage; pods, borne near
the top of the vine, are from 2 1-2 to 3 inches long, straight, broad, thick and
leathery, with a blunt tip. Peas, 3 to 5 in a pod, large, light green, but of
poor quality for table use. Seed, round, smooth, cream colored. Bag, 2 1-2
bu., $6.00; bu., $2.60; 1-2 bu., $1.35; pk., 70c.; 4 qts., 40c.; qt., 25c.; pt., 15c.

BLACK EYED MARROWFAT — Similar to above in every way, except that
the seed has a distinct, black eye. Prices, same as for White Marrowfat.

WHITE CANADA— -A small seeded sort, grown for soiling, and, with oats
for fodder. For milch cows they are beneficial, for building up animals that
are out of condition and also to increase the milk flow. Feed with oats and
bran. For pigs, peas are superior to corn. Up to the fattening time they
should be fed with other grain, but may be fed alone for fattening. They
furnish a sweet, firm grade of pork. For sheep and lambs, feed with an equal
weight of oats, and if sown with barley they make a fine summer pasture for
sheep.

Pea straw, cut when a little green and well cured, is nearly equal to clover
hay in feeding value and is more relished by all kinds of live stock than the
straw of any of the grains.

When sown with other grain, preferably oats or barley, they are a fine
soiling crop, yielding from 10 to 20 tons to the acre.

They do well on a variety of soils, but best on clay loams and stiff clays;
light soils lack moisture and black lands have too much, while very wet loca-
tions are of no use whatever.

I have in stock two grades: No. 1 and No. 2. The No. 1 grade is carefully
cleaned, and screened, taking out all of the smaller ones. The No. 2 grade,
while clean and free from dirt has a percentage of small and a few split peas
in it.

No. 1: Bag, 2 1-2 bu., $4.25; bu., $1.75: 1-2 bu., 95c.; pk., 50c.; 4 qts., 30c.;

qt, 25c.; pt, 15c.

No. 2: Bag, 2 1-2 bu., $4.00; bu., $1.65; 1-2 bu., 90c.; pk., 50c.; 4 qts., 30c.;
qt., 25c.; pt., 15c.

PEPPER.

1 Oz. for 1,000 Plants, Culture, Same as for Egg Plant.

GLENMONT GIANT — See Novelty and Specialty pages.

CHINESE GIANT— -Next to my Glenmont Giant this is the best large
pepper I know of. Plant grows about 2 feet high, stocky, ripening its fruit a
little earlier than Ruby King. Fruit, short, chunky, about 4 inches in diameter,
thick fleshed and mild. Bright, glossy scarlet when ripe. Lb. $3.50* 1-2 lb*
$1.75; J.-4 lb., 90c.; oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

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RUBY KING — A handsome and very productive variety. Fruits, from four
to six inches long by four inches broad; remarkably mild and pleasant; when
ripe they are bright, ruby red. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

LARGE BELL OR BULL
NOSE — Very large, nearly four
inches long and three inches in
diameter; excellent quality for
use in salads and pickles. Lb
$2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.;
oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

SWEET MOUNTAIN or MAM-
MOTH — Much like the large
Bell, but larger and milder.
Fruit, thick and sweet; fine foi
making stuffed mango pickles
Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb.,
55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

LONG CAYENN E— Beautiful
and productive; fruit, four inches
long, bright red, slim, pointed;
flesh, thick and pungent. Lb..
$2.50; 1-2 lb., $1.25; 1-4 lb., 65c.;'
oz.. 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

LARGE SQUASH— Fruit,
large, flat, tomato shaped, more
or less ribbed; skin, smooth and
glossy; flesh, mild, thick meated,
pleasant to the taste, although
possessing more pungency than
Large Bell or Bull Nose the other large sorts; very pro-

ductive, and a fine variety for
pickling. One of the earliest and most certain to mature. Lb., $2.50; 1-2 lb..
$1.25; 1-4 lb., 65c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.: postpaid.

PUMPKIN.

1 Oz. for 25 Hills, 4 lbs. for an Acre.

The smaller and finer fleshed sorts are grown for table use; the larger for
feeding stock. They may be grown among corn or as a field crop alone. Do
not plant near other vines as they hybridize readily. Plant any time after
May 1, in hills eight feet apart each way. Care for them the same as melons
or cucumbers.

JONATHAN — A large, bottle shaped variety with a crooked neck; of most
attractive appearance. It is very prolific, and the flesh is fine, clear and sweet.
Its hard shell makes it an excellent keeper. Lb., 50c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.;
oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; ro‘*uai<L
LARGE CHEESE— One of the
best for table use and very pro-
ductive; shape, flat; skin,
mottled, light green and yellow,
changing to a rich cream color;
flesh, yellow, thick and tender.

Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb.,

20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

WINTER LUXURY— This is
a very prolific, small fruited
variety of superior quality.

Fruits, nearly round or slightly
oblong, averaging six or eight
inches in diameter. Flesh,
deep, golden yellow, of fine
quality. Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb,, 40c.; :

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SMALL SWEET SUGAR — A rather small, but handsome variety, shape,
round, with deep orange colored skin; flesh, fine-grained, very sweet; superior
for pies. Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

MAMMOTH TOURS — Grows to an immense size, often weighing over 100
pounds. Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; cz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

CONNECTICUT FIELD — The common yellow variety, usually grown for
feeding stock. Good for canning and for pies. Lb., 30c.; 1-2- lb., 20c.; 1-4 lb.,
15c.; oz., 5c.; postpaid.

25 lb., $3.50; 10 lbs., $1.60; 5 lbs., 90c.: lb., 20c.; by freight or express, at
purchaser’s expense.

SEED POTATOES.

Northern grown, pure, and free from disease. It will pay you to change
your seed and I have the right kind to make the change with — the best
Northern grown stock, raised especially for seed and true to name.

By using my Northern grown seed you' are assured of early ma-
turity, increased yield and vigorous growth. I know that seed potatoes are
sold for less money than I charge for my stock, but the man who tries to save
a few cents per bushel on the seed will certainly lose much more on the crop.
All potatoes shipped in sacks, 165 lbs. to the bbl. 1 make no charge of sacks,
barrels or cartage, and deliver F. O. B., Troy, N. Y., at prices quoted; customers
to pay freight and express.

Orders will be booked as received and shipped in rotation after danger of
frost is over. I deliver all potatoes into the hands of the transportation
companies safely packed; after that m v responsibility ceases. Purchasers
must take all risk of freezing or heating.

Prices— The price of potatoes varies so much from month to month, that
it is hard to fix prices in a catalogue for potatoes to be sold in the spring.
Prices subject to change. I will quote special prices by letter at any time.
Please write me before buying.

EARLY EXCELSIOR — This potato is a seedling from the Early Ohio, which
it closely resembles in shape and color. Grows rapidly and under favorable
circumstances the tubers are marketable and fit for use in six weeks and ripe
in ten weeks from the time of planting. The vines are strong with deep green
foliage, making a healthy growth when other varieties are cut down with the
blight. There is no variety of finer table quality. The flesh is always dry,
white and of superior quality either baked or boiled. Bbl., $5.00; bu., $2.50;
pk., 75c.

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Early O h i

This well known
Trucker’s Favor-
ite is short, thick,
round-oblong, dull
red in color, ma-
turing a week
sooner than Early
Rose. It succeeds
best in a rich,
loamy soil, is not
recommended for
light, or sandy
lands. The flesh
Is solid, fine flav-
ored and mealy.
Its extreme earli-
ness and the fact
that it is mealy
when partially
grown, makes it a
favorite with the
market gardener.
Bbl., $4-00; bu.,
$1.90; pk„ 55c.

EARLY NORTHER — Several days earlier than the Early Rose and
equally prolific, and most desirable sort. It is a strong, vigorous grower and
the potatoes are bunched well together in the hills. In shape it resembles the
Early Rose. The eyes are few and shallow. Its table qualities cannot be ex-
celled, cooking dry and floury whether baked or boiled. Seems to do well
everywhere. Bbl., $3.75; bu., $1.80; pk., 50c.

EARLY HARVEST — This fine, early potato originated in Maine and is
really one of the best early varieties. An unusually heavy yielder for an early
variety and is an excellent eating potato. The tubers average good size, are
nearly white, with eyes only slightly indented; skin often netted, which is one
of the best proofs of quality. It is an excellent one for the market. Bbl., $4.00;
bu., $1.90; pk., 50c.

NEW QUEEN POTATOES — This excellent early potato comes from Maine
also, where it has been grown for seed purposes for many years. It is a fine,
large sized potato, resembling White Elephant and Beauty of Hebron in shape
and color. In addition to being very early it is of fine table quality, and is
highly productive. It matures in about sixty-five days from the time of plant-
ing, which is a short period, considering the quality. In my opinion for
standard early crop the New Queen is one of the best varieties to grow. The
flesh is pure white, of fine texture and fine flavored. Bbl., $4.00; bu., $1.75;
1-2 bu., $1.00; pk., 60c.

BEAUTY OF HEBRON — Very rapid and vigorous grower, ripening as
early as Early Rose, which it resembles, but frequently exceeds it in produc-
tiveness; excellent for table use either baked or boiled. Bbl.. $3.75; bu., $1.80;
pk., 50c.

IRISH COBBLER — This is one of the best extra early varieties grown;
matures in sixty-five to seventy days from planting and produces practically
all large potatoes, of which there are usually five to eight in a hill, all of re-
markable size. The potatoes are pure white with clean, smooth skin. The
shape is much like the Rural New Yorker, jeyes strong, well developed and
but slightly indented; flesh, snow white. Bbl., $4.50; bu., $2.00; pk., 60c.

BOV EE — Resembles the Beauty of Hebron, but matures much earlier and
yields better than that good old variety. The vines make a low, spreading
growth and produce a larger number of potatoes in a hill, which, if the land
is good, mature nearly all the same size and give a large yield. It is a pink or
flesh-colored potato; shape, very uniform. The skin is well netted. Bbl., $4.00;
bu., $1.90; pkt., 55c.

Early Ohio

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THOROUGHBRED— This is an improved strain of the old Early Rose and
yields as well as that variety in its best days. It is not an extra early variety,
but makes good large potatoes quite early and yields large crops. As a second
early, it is valuable on account of its large yields, handsome appearance and
fine quality. The potatoes are nearly round with numerous eyes and the color
is pink, and having the fine quality of the Early Rose and are excellent for
winter use as well as for an early crop. Bbl., $4.00; bu., $1.90; pk., 55c.

SIR WALTER
RALEIGH — A

grand main crop
potato. Sir Wal-
ter Raleigh is
the best of Mr.

Carman’s intro-
ductions. In most
respects it closely
resembles Rural
New Yorker No.

2, but is more uni-
form and yields
practically no
small tubers,
everyone being
marketable. It is
from four to six
days later than
the Rural New
Yorker. The color
of the skin is the
same but the flesh
is whiter and
better quality, in Sir Walter Raleigh

fact, it is the

whitest-fleshed and finest grained potato, excelling even the Snowflake. At
the Rural Grounds it proved the best and heaviest cropper of forty-nine
varieties. This variety sets more potatoes in a hill than the Rural and yields
immense crops on any good soil; succeeds everywhere and is the style of
potato most in demand on the market just now. No progressive potato grower
should fail to give it a trial. Bbl., $3.50; bu., $1.75; pk., 50c.

CARMEN No.
3 — One of the
best late sorts.
As high as 200
bushels have been
harvested from
one bushel of
seed. Yields few
if any small
tubers. It bears
its tubers very
idose to the
plant, a single
turn of the fork
turning out every
potato. Is of the
largest size and
shapeliest form,
with few and shal-
low' eyes, a per-
fect keeper and
will not sprout up
to planting time
unless kept in a
warm place. Both
skin and flesh are

of extreme whiteness; late in ripening. Bbl., $3.50; bu., $1.75; pk., 50c.

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UNCLE SAM — On clay or heavy soils Uncle Sam is not a satisfactory
potato and is apt to get coarse and unshapely, but on a loam or sandy soil there
is no potato which will outyield it or give more satisfactory results It is a
medium late variety ripening along with the Rural New Yorker No. 2 and has
most luxuriant foliage completely shading the ground. The tubers’ are oval
with pure white russet skin, with very shallow eyes near the surface and are
so handsome in appearance and perfect in form, that they always bring more
on the market than any other potato. Bbl., 50c.; bu., $1.75: pk.. 50c.

Vermont Gold Coin

VERMONT GOLD COIN — The hardiest, most vigorous in growth, most
productive, and the best in table quality of all potatoes, it has proved to be
absolutely unequaled for main crop. The vines are strong with exceptionally
luxuriant deep green foliage, making a healthy growth when many other
varieties are cut down by blight. The tubers are all of good size and lie
closely together in the hill. While the vigorous growth and great productive-
ness will commend the Vermont Gold Coin to all potato planters, I consider
the handsome appearance and superior quality equally important. The Gold
Coin will always bring the highest price on market. In form the tubers are
slightly oblong, rather broad and quite thick through. The eyes are small and
there is but little waste in paring. The skin is thin, smooth, and glossy, of a
light golden tint, having just sufficient coloring to distinguish it from the white-
skinned varieties. Unlike most of the main-crop or late sorts which need to be
well dried out before they will cook properly, these new Vermont “Gold Coins
even when freshly dug, cook dry and mealy. Bbl., $4.50; bu. $2.00; 1-2 bu.
$1.25; pk., 75c.;

GREEN MOUNTAIN — Although introduced more than ten years ago, this
potato still holds a high place in the esteem of the potato growers. It is more
largely planted on Long Island than any other variety. Its handsome form,
white skin and large size recommend it everywhere. The flesh is white and
fine-grained cooks dry and mealy and is of superior flavor. For the table, it
has no superior. This is the case when first dug, and it retains its good
cooking qualities and keeps sound and perfect until the new crop comes again.
As a variety to keep for late spring use, it is unsurpassed. Vines grow vigor-
ous, foliage a deep green; the tubers grow compactly in the hill which is
completely crowded with fine, large potatoes. They ripen in August if planted
in April. Its great productiveness, fine appearance and good table qualities,
makes the Green Mountain one of the most valuable late varieties in cultiva-
tion. To growers’ who supply private families, I recommend this potato. It
not only satisfies, but can be sold for an extra price. Bbl., $3.50; bu., $1.75;
pk., 50c.

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RADISH.

NOTE— -All my Radish Seed is French grown, which means that it will
produce milder, crisper and juicier roots than American grown seed.

1 oz., for 100 feet of drill, 10 lbs. for and acre.

To have good radishes you must grow them quickly, and to do this a
rich, warm, sandy loam is necessary. A heavy, cold or clay soil delays growth
and injures the flavor. At the time of sowing mix land plaster with the soil,
it makes the roots brighter colored, crisper and better flavored. For growing
in the greenhouse, or hot beds use the forcing sorts as they are bred especially
for this purpose and have a tendency to be darker colored when grown out
of doors.

For summer use, make the first sowing out of doors as early as the ground
can be worked, and sow at intervals of three weeks for a succession.

Winter Radishes should be sown about the middle of the summer as they
make their best growth in Autumn. After digging, store them in pits out of
doors or pack in earth in a cool cellar and they will keep crisp all winter.

Use Bug Death or Slug Shot for the little fly which eats the leaves of the
young plants.

NOTE— If seed is wanted by express or freight, customer paying charges,
deduct 10c. per lb., for 10 lbs. or less of a variety, and 15c. per lb. for quanti
ties over 10 lbs. of a variety.

Special quotations by letter on 50 lbs. or more of a variety.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP
— A very popular sort; roots,
turnip shaped,- bright scarlet.

Lb., 50c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4 lb.,

20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP

(Forcing) — A selected strain
of the above, grown especially
for forcing under glass. Tops,
small. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.;

1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

Early Scarlet Turnip (Forcing)

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP
WHITE TIPPED— Identical in
every way with Early Scarlet
Turnip, except in color. Lower
part of root pure white. Lb.,
50c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.;
oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP.
WHITE TIPPED (Forcing) —
Sold also under the name of
Rosy Gem. The best and most
popular white tipped forcing
radish; matures quickly, is uni-
form in coloring and has a
small top. Lb,, 60c.; 1-2 lb.,
35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt.,
5c.; postpaid.

VICKS SCARLET GLOBE—

The standard sort among market
gardeners for growing under
glass, as it is very uniform in
size’ and shape and seldom
shows an “off colored” root.
Tops are small, roots, oval; skin,
brilliant, glowing scarlet; flesh’
very mild, crisp and juicy. Lb.,
70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.;
oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.: postpaid.

Vick’s Scarlet Globe

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EARLY SCARLET GLOBE — A fine scarlet radish for outdoor culture, but
not as good as Vick’s Scarlet Globe, for hot bed or greenhouse use. It is
nearly round, pointed at both ends; skin, bright scarlet; flesh, white and
tender. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

WHITE TURNIP — A little large and flatter than the Scarlet Turnip with
white skin and semi-transparent flesh; Matures in about 30 days and remains
a long time fit for use. Lb., 50c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

EARLY WHITE OLIVE SHAPED— Claimed to be the earliest white radish
on the market. Nearly oval in shape, with ivory white skin; flesh, white,
tender and crisp. Tops, small. Does well in either greenhouse or open ground.
Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

YELLOW OLIVE SHAPED — A very early sort for either forcing or grow-
ing in the open ground. Tops, medium sized; roots, oval, very smooth; skin,
beautiful, bright yellow; flesh, white, crisp and mild. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.;
1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

FRENCH BREAKFAST — An old standard variety, half long, with small
neck and blunt, rounded bottom; skin, scarlet with a white tip; flesh, white
and tender, but must be used as soon as ready as they soon become pithy. Lb.,
50c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

EARLY LONG SCARLET— Another old reliable,
still in favor with many, though largely superseded
by more recent sorts. It requires a deep, light, rich
soil to give it a very quick growth, otherwise it is
apt to be woody. Tops, small; roots, long, slender,
bright scarlet the entire length; flesh, white. Lb.,
50c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

CINCINNATI MARKET— Also called the “Glass”
Radish. This, to my mind, is just about the best
thing to be had in a long radish. It is a strain of
Long Scarlet, selected and developed by the market
gardeners of Cincinnati especially for growing under
glass, but it does equally well out of doors and
stands for a long time after it is ready for use with-
out becoming pithy or running up to seed. Tops,
very small; roots, 6 to 8 inches long; very straight
and slender; skin, glossy scarlet, smooth and thin;
flesh, semi-transparent, very crisp, tender and fine
flavored. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.;
oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

WOOD’S EARLY FRAM E— Shorter and
thicker than Long Scarlet, and better for forc-
ing. Skin, brilliant scarlet; flesh, mild, brittle
and fine flavored. Lb., 50c.; 1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4
lb., 20c.; oz.j 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

CHARTIER or SHEPHERD— One of the
best for outdoor growing. Tops, medium;
Cincinnati Market roots, long, 1 to 11-2 inches in diameter for

about- tw'o-thirds the length then tapering
gradually to the tip; flesh, white, hard, crisp and mild flavored. Lb., 50c.;
1-2 lb., 30c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

LONG WHITE VIENNA or LADY FI NGER— Considered the finest long
White Radish in cultivation. Very early and a rapid grower. Tops, medium;
root, long, rather slender, smooth; skin, white; flesh, white, very crisp, mild
and juicy. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

WHITE STRASBURG (White Hospital)— The old reliable white summer
radish. Tops, large; roots, 4 to 5 inches, long and 11-2 to 2 inches in diameter,
oblong in shape, tapering; skin, white; flesh, white, firm and crisp. Lb., 60c.;
1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

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GIANT WHITE STUTTGART— A favorite Ger-
man sort, good for both summer and winter;
grows fast and large; tops,' medium; root, top-
shaped, often four inches in * diameter; skin,
white; flesh, white, firm and brittle. Lb., 60c.;
1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

LONG BLACK SPANISH— One of the hardiest
of the Winter varieties; tops, large, dark green;
root, oblong, 6 to 8 inches long and 1 to 1 1-2
inches in diameter; skin, black; flesh, white,
firm, pungent. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.;
oz., 10c.; pkt, 5c.; postpaid.

ROUND BLACK SPAN I SH— Identical with
Long Black Spanish in every way except that the
roots are round, sometimes being 5 inches in
diameter. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.;
oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

HALF LONG BLACK SPANISH— Intermediate
in shape be'tween Long and Round Black Spanish,
in other respects the same. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb.,

35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

Round Black Spanish

Half Long Gray Spanish

flesh, white, firm and pungent. Lb., 60c.; 1-2
pkt, 5c.; postpaid.

HALF LONG GRAY SPAN-
ISH — A selection from and im-
provement on Half Long Black
Spanish, being earlier, more
uniform, and milder flavored.
It is a favorite sort with Long
Island Market Gardeners. Top,
medium; root, conical, 8 to 10
inches long; skin, dark gray;
flesh, pure white, solid, crisp
and quite mild. Lb., 70c.; 1-2
lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

CHINA ROSE— One of the
good selling kinds as it is a fine
appearing sort and the quality
is as good as its looks. Tops,
large; root, 4 to 6 inches long,
largest at the bottom, which
tapers bluntly to a small tap
root. Skin, deep rose color;
lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.;-

CELESTIAL or WHITE CHINESE— The finest of the White Winter
Radishes. It matures very rapidly, so should be sown from July 1 to August
15th for fall and winter use. Top, large; root, 6 to 8 inches long, cylindrical
with a stump tip; skin, pure white, very smooth; flesh, white solid, crisp, mild
and fine flavored. Lb., 60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; post-
paid.

SORREL.

1 Oz. for 300 feet of drill.

A hardy perennial, the leaves of which are used in salads, soups, etc., and
also as a substitute for Spinach. Does best in a rather deep soil and moist
situation.

Sow in May in drills about 15 inches apart and thin out to 12 inches in the
row. May be propagated also by diyiding the roots in the spring.

One planting if properly cared for will last for three or four years.

BROAD LEAVED FRENCH — Contains more acid than most sorts; leaves
sometimes grow as large as a man’s hand, pale green and thick. Lb., $1.00;
1-2 lb., 55c.; 1-4 lb., 30c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.>

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RHUBARB.

1 Oz. for 500 Plants.

Rhubarb requires a deep rich soil and one that holds
moisture. It also needs at least two good applications of
manure each year. One late in the winter, or early spring,
and the other after the pulling season is over.

Sow the seed during March, in greenhouse or hotbed,
making rows about 4 inches apart. Transplant in May to
open ground in rows 18 inches apart and 12 inches apart
in the row. The following spring transplant to the
permanent bed. setting about 3 feet apart each way.

Another way is to sow the seed out of doors during
May, in rows 18 inches apart; when plants are up, thin
to 4 inches apart in the row, and transplant the following
spring as above.

VICTORIA — The leading market sort; stalks, large
and red. Lb., $t.00; 1-2 lb., 55c.; 1-4 lb., 30c,; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

Roots. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; postpaid.

SALSIFY.

1 Oz. for 75 Feet of Drill, 8 lbs. for an acre.

Commonly known as Vegetable Oyster or Oyster
Plant, from ar slight similarity in flavor. Give a good,
light, but rich soil, and see that it is plowed or dug
deeply. Use fine old, rotted manure for enriching as coarse
and fresh manure will cause the roots to grow uneven.

Sow in early spring, in drills eighteen Inches apart,
covering 1 1-2 inches deep; thin out to 4 inches apart; dig
oart of the roots late in the fall and store in a pit or in
damp earth or sand for winter use; dig the balance early
in the spring before they start growing, as this spoils the
flavor.

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND— The only
kind worth growing, as it is the largest and most
satisfactory in every way; roots, 6 to 9 inches long,
white and quite smooth, with very little tendency to
branch. Lb., $1.00; 1-2 lb., 55c.; 1-4 lb., 30c.; oz.

10c.; pk., 5c.; postpaid.

Large Victoria

SPINACH.

Mammoth Sandwich

Island

1 Oz. for 100 Ft. of Drill, 10 Lbs. for an Acre.

(NOTE- In fall sowing, to winter over, many gardeners use as high as 40
to 50 lbs. for an acre.)

Give good, rich ground, — the size of the crop is in proportion to the rich-
ness of the land. Sow early in spring, in drills a foot apart, and again every
two weeks for a succession. Sow in August for fall use and in September to
winter over. Cover the winter crop with straw or leaves after weather becomes
cold. Spinach makes a cheap and good cover crop and what is not cut may be
plowed under for green manure; for this purpose it should be sown broadcast.

Prices on all varieties of Spinach, except New Zealand, are as follows:

100 lbs. or over of a variety, 10c. per lb.; 50 to 100 lbs., 12c. per lb.; under
50 lbs., 15c. per lb., by express or freight at purchaser’s expense.

Lb., 30c.; 1-2 lb., 20c.; 1-4 lb., 15c.; oz,, 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

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SAVOY or Bloomsdale — Considered to be the earliest sort, and one of the
best for wintering over; grows rapidly, but soon runs to seed. Plant, upright
with rather narrow, pointed leaves, which are blistered and crumpled like a
Savoy Cabbage.

ROUND THICK LEAVED — Used largely for early spring sowing. Plant,
spreading; leaves, dark green, broad, thick and slightly rounding.

GIANT CRUMPLED LEAF — A very early and very productive sort, popu-
lar with market gardeners; plant, large and spreading, leaves, dark green, very
thick, broad and crumpled.

LONG STANDING— Used largely to
follow the earliest sorts as it holds for
a long time without running to seed.

Plant’s somewhat spreading; leaves, dark
green, smooth and a little pointed.

PRICKLY or WINTER— A very hardy
sort which can be sown at any time of
the year though it is usually sown in the
fall. Plant, medium sized; leaves, ob-
long or arrow-shaped. Is a fairly good
yielder.

NEW ZEALAND — Entirely different
from ordinary Spinach, but grown to fill
in the hot summer months or in localities
where the heat is too great for other
sorts. Plant sometimes grows several
feet high; stems and leaves crystalline in appearance, very fleshy, leaves
nearly triangular in shape, from 2 to 4 inches long. Both leaves and young
stems are gathered and cooked. Very tender and fine flavored.

The seed of this spinach should be scalded and soaked in hot water before
planting. Plant in hills 3 feet apart each way, five or six seeds to each hill.
Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

SQUASH.

1 Oz. for 50 Hills, 3 to 4 Lbs. for an acre.

Never try to crowd the squash season by planting early. You will simply
be throwing seed away. Squash should not go into the ground till the weather
is settled and the ground is warm. Give them the same kind of soil and prepara-
tion as you would for melons; make the hills from 3 to 4 feet apart each way
for the bush varieties and 8 to 10 feet for the running sorts. Put 8 to 10 seeds
in a hill and after you have exchanged compliments with the cutworms and

bugs if you have a good supply
of Diants left thin out to 3 or
4 in a hill.

EARLY YELLOW SUMMER
CROOKNECK — The old original
Crookneck, rather small, but
preferred by many for that
reason. Vine, short, bushy, very
productive: fruit, medium sized;
yellow, wafty; flesh, greenish-
yellow, moist and fine flavored.

GIANT YELLOW SUMMER
CROOKNECK — An improvement
over the old style Crookneck,
being twice as large and earlier.
Vines, very short and bushy
with thrifty foliage. Fruit, 18
to 24 inches long, golden yellow,
very warty; flesh, yellow, moist
and fine flavored. Lb., 70c.; 1-2
lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

Giant Summer Crookneck

Long Standing

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Early White Bush Scallop

EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP (The
White Patty Pan Squash) — Probably the
earliest squash there is. Vines, quite dwarf
and prolific. Fruit, medium sized, round,
flattened, scalloped at the edges; skin, light
cream color; flesh, light yellow and fully
up to the standard for summer squash
quality. Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.;
oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

EARLY YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP—
Similar to the above in every way, except
that it is a trifle later and is yellow. Lb.,
70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

PROLIFIC ORANGE MARROW

—The earliest of the Marrow
squashes, being about 10 days
earlier than the Old Boston Mar-
row, from which it was developed.

Vines, very vigorous and produc-
tive. Fruit, oval, pointed, deep
orange color with light yellow
netting; flesh, thick, deep yellow,
quite dry and fine flavored. Lb.,

60c.; 1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz.,

10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

BOSTON MARROW— L at e r,

larger, and not as productive as
the Prolific Orange Marrow, but in
other respects the same. Lb., 70c.;

1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

FORDHOOK — One of the best Prolific Orange Marrow

for family use, as it does well on

almost any soil, bears heavily and keeps unusually well, ft is claimed to be
bug and borer proof, but aside from that it has good qualities e nough
recommend itself to all. Vines are vigorous and very productive, rui^, »

eight to ten inches long, slightly ridged, tapering at the blossom end. bkm,
light yellow, thin, smooth; flesh, very thick, sweet and dry. Lb., 85c., id.,
45c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

DELICIOUS- -Another production from Mr. Gregory, who has given u
more good squashes than anyone else, and the fact that it comes from . t in l
sufficient guarantee of its quality. Vines, medium length, st ^ n ^’ htl

to ten pounds in weight, nearly top-shaped blunt a A th. 3 stem end very Blightty
ribbed; skin, smooth, green, quite hard and very thin; flesh, dark orange, very
thick, fine grained, dry and sweet. Lb., 90c.; 1-2 lb., 50c., 1-4 lb., 30 .,

HUBBARD— The old reliable and most popular winter squash.
vigorous and productive, fruit, medium to large, oval, pointed at both ends,
ribbed? 8 skin, deep bluish-green, uneven, very hard; flesh, deep orange, fine
grained and always dry. Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb., 40c., 1-4 lb., 25c., .» P » *

P WART ED HUBBARD — A strain of Hubbard developed by the market
gardeners of Chicago. It is a good shipper, keeps well and is a rea ^y seller.
Vines, strong and bear well; fruit, “Hubbard’’ shaped, ^ut very much larger,
skin black-green, hard and covered with knobs, or warts. It is this knobby
appearance which attracts attention on the market; flesh, orange, very thick,
d?r a nd rich Lb., 90c.; 1-2 lb., 50c.; 1-4 lb., 30c.; oz., 10c.: pkt 5c.; Postpaid^
GOLDEN HUBBARD— Also called Red Hubbard; a sport frooa the old
original Hubbard and considered one of the best fall and winter sorts. V ,
vigorous very productive, ripening the crop early and uniformly, iruit, Hub-
bard” shaped weighing from six to eight pounds each. Skin, orange-red^ ex-
cept for a bit of olive-green at the blossom end very hard and warty; flesh
deep orange fine grained, dry and sweet. Lb., 90c.; 1-2 lb., 50c.; 1-4 lb., 30c.,
oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

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MAMMOTH CHILI — The largest of all squashes, not good for table use,
as the flesh is coarse, but valuable to grow for stock feeding or exhibition
purposes, as the fruits sometimes reach a weight of 300 lbs. Vines, coarse
and large; fruit, very large, round, flattened at both ends, widely ribbed; skin,
orange yellow and smooth; flesh, very thick, yellow, coarse, but nutritious.
Ub., $1.00;' 1-2 lb., 55c.; 1-4 lb., 30c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

TOMATO.

1 Oz. for 1,500 Plants, 1-4 Lb. (to transplant) for an Acre.

Tomatoes do best on a light, warm and moderately rich soil, with a
liberal amount of moisture.

Sow the seed under glass early in March and when the plants have four
leaves transplant into shallow boxes, or “flats,” setting 3 inches apart each way
or pot in 3 inch pots. Another transplanting, or shifting into larger pots will
make the plants more stocky. Do not give the young plants too much heat,
as it makes them leggy. Set out the latter part of May in rows four or five
feet apart and three feet apart in the row, and in setting put a shovelful of
well rotted manure in the hill under each plant, water well at the time of
transplanting and shade for a few days if possible. The largest and best crops
are produced if the plants are staked up or trained on trellises or against walls
or fences.

YOUNG’S EARLY TROJAN — See Novelty and Specialty Pages.

LIVINGSTON'S GLOBE— See Novelty and Specialty Pages.

EARLI ANA— Next to Early Trojan this is the best extra early tomato, and
one which is used largely by market gardeners. Plant, strong, fairly vigorous,
fruiting freely; fruit, bright red, smooth, a little inclined to be oblong in shape,
breadth and thickness about equal, with a slight inclination to be pointed at
the blossom end; skin, fairly tough with no tendency to crack; flesh, very
solid, fine flavored and juicy, with few seeds. Lb., $3.00; 1-2 lb. $1.50; 1-4 lb.,
80c.; oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL— About a week later than Earliana, but claimed
to be a more productive sort. Vine, compact, open at the center; foliage, dark
green, medium in size, does not blight or curl; fruit, bright scarlet, very
smooth, nearly round, slightly flattened, measuring about 3 by 3 1-2 inches;
skin, thin, but strong; flesh, fine flavored, very thick and solid, with compara-
tively few seeds. Lb., $3.00; 1-2 lb., $1.50; 1-4 lb., 80c.; oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

EARLY RUBY or ATLANTIC PRIZE — For a long time the leading early
sort. Vine, strong, stiff, bearing fruit in large clusters, qute close to the stem;
fruit, fair sized, slightly flattened, irregular shaped, bright scarlet and of good
flavor, but is a little inclined to crack. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb. 55c.-
oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

AC M E Probably the earliest of the purple tomatoes and one that has Qyeen
a great favorite for many years with all classes of tomato users. Vines, strfvug,
vigorous and productive; fruit, purplish-red, borne in clusters of four or. five!
medium sized, round, slightly depressed at the ends; skin, quite tough, jJ^ooth
and free from cracks; flesh, solid and meaty. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb $1004*1-4 lb
$2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt, 5c.; postpaid. ’ '

LIVINGSTON’S PERFECTION — Called by the originators “an improved
Acme with red skin” and that seems to answer about as well as anything.
It is very smooth and handsome. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c* oz
20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

T b * s is usually called New Stone, but it seems to me that when
a » t* ? S been on the market for fifteen years it is about time to drop the
New. It is a fine tomato though and used a great deal by canners, because
it Is a good cropper, does not rot or crack, and ships well. The vines are strong
and very productive; fruit, large, bright scarlet, round, slightly flattened; skin,
smooth and strong, flesh, very solid and firm. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb $100* 1-4 lb
55c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid. ’ * * ’ ’

JO SI AH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK

DWARF STONE—

A more recent produc-
tion having all the
good qualities of the
old Stone, but grow-
ing on stiff vigorous
upright plants in the
same ipanner as the
Dwarf Champion. While
it is not as early as
that variety it is far
ahead of it in yield,
size of fruit and qual-
ity. Ten fruits, weigh-
ing five pounds and
three ounces have been
picked from one vine at
the same time and
single fruits weighing
a pound are quite com-
mon. Eb., $2.25; 1-2

lb., $1.15; 1-4 lb., 60c.;
oz., • 20c.; pkt., 5c.;
postpaid.

DWARF CHAMPION

—Also called Tree
Tomato. This variety
is one of the five most
used sorts in the
country. It is especial-
ly popular with people
who have only a small
kitchen garden, as it is
an early sort and ow-
ing to its habit of
growth it takes up
very little room. It is
also used quite exten-
sively for growing un-
der glass. Plants, stout
and upright, with thick,
Dwarf Stone short-jointed stems and

branches; foliage large,

dark green and wrinkled: fruit, purplish-pink, medium sized, round and smooth:
solid and fine flavored. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.;

* 5c.; postpaid.

-ORDHOOK FIRST -A good early sort, much used in New England.
> Tx .-dxong and vigorous; fruit, deep pink, medium sized, almost round,
tnlSilr a d free from cracks. Ub., $2.25; 1-2 lb., $1.15; 1-4 lb., 60c.; oz., 20c.;
postpaid.

° NGSTON’S BEAUTY — Used a great deal for long distance shipping,
as it can be picked quite green and ripened up afterward. Plant, vigorous and
hardy, producing fruit in clusters of from 4 to 6; fruit, crimson, tinged with
purple, iarg' round, quite solid; skin, tough; flesh, firm and fine flavored
Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb., 55c.; oz., 20c.J pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

LIVINGSTON’S FAVORITE — Used very largely by canners, probably more
than any other sort. Vine, medium sized, -with large, dark green leaves pro-
duces fruit in clusters of from 3 to 7; fruit, oval, dark red, ripens evenly:
skin, smooth, tough and free from crack or rot: flesh, very thick, and solid w^h
few seeds. Lb., $2.00: 1-2 lb., $1.00; U4 lb., 55c.: oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

PONDEROSA— The “biggest tomato grown, does not yield very heavily
owing to the size,- but the fruits keep coming all season. When ripe it is apt
to remain green around the stem end and it seems to ripen on the inside first,
so should be picked when it appears to be about half ripe. Vines, large and

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round, perfectly smooth bright vellnw in nni^ U1 ^ s ’ f^^ium to large, nearly
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TURNIP.

1 Oz. for 150 Feet of Drill, 1 to 2 Lbs. for an Acre.

and Iarlier 1 orts n and S ° S om S e varfeUes^o^ RuU BaLf f 6 ' 17 l0am ' Tbe smaller
use, while the coarser varieties are t Ba«as are grown more for table

Red Top Strap Leaf, is often sown broadcast to plow unto? tor gree^manure ^ 0

thin out to 6 or 8 inchesfin the^row’ 'Fo^a^tic ™ 111 12 t0 15 inches a P art , and
weeks until September. For the main fall crnn eSS ' 0I1 - S0 T at intervals of two
are sometimes sown in drills and han S ^ntn 7 , S ° W in August. Ruta Bagas

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INC TE Except where otherwise +v,^v

Bagas are as follows : noted the prices on turnips and Ruta

25 lbs. and over 30c. per lb 10 tn w o-
per lb, by freight or ^£^SjT lb =

Lb., 50 c, 1-2 lb., 30 c, 1-4 lb., 20 c, oz., 10 c.

EARLY WHITE MILAN— This
variety is remarkably early the
tops are very small, upright’ and
compact, so that the rows can
be planted close together. The
clear white roots are very
smooth, symmetrical and beauti-
ful; the flesh is white, tender
and sweet Lb., 70c.; 1-2 lb

40c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt
Be.; postpaid.

EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN

ihe 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. Lb
5c.; postpaid.

under 10 lbs., 40c.

pkt, 5c.; postpaid.

60c.;

Early White Milan

1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.; pkt.,

f arden variety? P roots? m^dium^’i z 0 e r fllt’-'^olo^whit^" 4 m ° St 6 , Xcellent earl T

tender. It m desirable for table ^ “*

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RED TOP STRAP LEAF — A favorite variety all
around. Leaves, few, entire, upright; root, flat,
medium sized, purple or dark red above ground
and white below; flesh, white, fine grained and
tender.

WHITE EGG — One of the best sorts for market
gardener’s use. It is a rapid grower and never has
a rank flavor. Top, small; leaves, rough; root,
egg shaped and grows half out of the the ground;
skin, pure white, very thin; flesh, very sweet,
firm and mild.

POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE— A handsome,
productive and valuable sort; tops, long, erect,
entire and a clear, dark green; roots, perfectly
round and large; growing, in good, rich soil, to
a weight of ten or twelve pounds; skin, smooth
and white; flesh, pure white, crisp and tender.

Red Top Strap Leaf

EARLY SIX WEEKS or SNOW-
BALL— Market gardeners should
give this variety a trial, as its earli-
ness and fine appearance make it
profitable for bunching. Tops are
medium sized; leaves, rough; root,
perfectly round with a single small
tap root; flesh, pure white, fine
grained, crisp and sweet. Lb., 60c.;

1-2 lb., 35c.; 1-4 lb., 20c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c.; postpaid.

WHITE SWEET GERMAN —

A very popular late variety, es-
pecially in New England. It is
largely of the nature of a Ruta
Baga and should be sown in July.

Tops, large, rough, entire; roots,
large; flesh, white, crisp and firm;
in the fall and early winter it is
quite hard but toward spring mel-
lows like an apple.

PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE— This is the
leading sort, among market gardeners for a
main crop. It is very uniform in growth, yields
heavily and keeps well. Tops, large, bright green,
entire; root, large, smooth, uniform, purplish-red
above and white below; flesh, pure white, firm Early Six Weeks or Snowball
and tender.

Purple Top White Globe

COW HORN — A fine sort and should be used
more. Tops, large, entire; roots, long, tapering
and curved, growing half out of the ground; skin,
pure white, except at the top where it is a little
green; flesh, w r hite, fine grained and very delicate-
ly flavored.

GOLDEN BALL — One of the best and most
distinct yellow fleshed turnips for table use. It
keeps well and is unusually fine flavored. Top,
medium, upright; leaves, entire; root, medium
sized and perfectly round, with a small tap root;
skin, a beautiful bright yellow and very smooth;
flesh, clear yellow, rich, sweet and pulpy.

AMBER GLOBE — A good sort for either table
or feeding. Yields well and is a good keeper;
tops, large, erect; leaves, entire; root, large,
round, yellow, with a green top; flesh, orange,
fine grained, firm and sweet.

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RUTA BAGA.

CHAMPION PURPLE TOP— A great cropper, sometimes producing or«r
40 tons to the acre. Very hardy and a first-class keeper. Roots, large, round
upper half purple; flesh, yellow, tender and sweet.

LONG ISLAND IMPROVED This Is a strain of Purple Top Yellow Rut*
Baga of American origin, selected to a smaller top and much shorter neck than
is usually found, while the roots grow to a large size and are of the flneat
quality. I consider this one of the most desirable kinds on my list.

IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE TOP— Very hardy and productive; flesh,
yellow, solid, sweet; good for stock or table use.

HERBS.

ANISE Seeds, aromatic and carminative. Lb., 75c.; oz., 10c.; pkt, 6c.
BASIL-SWEET— Used for flavoring soups, etc. Lb., $1.25; 0 z„ 15c.; pkt, 6c.

oz l0c RA lG A ^ —SeedS US6d ^ C °° klns and for flavor ing liquors. Lb., 60c.;

pkt. C 5 p ICORY ~ Dried roots > us e<i as a substitute for coffee. Lb., $1.00; oz., 16c.;

DILL— Seeds used in flavoring vinegar for pickles. Lb., 50c.; oz. 10c.;
pktfj 5c. * jljJJI

FENNEL, Sweet— Seeds, aromatic, used in flavoring. Lb., 65c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c. * *

MARJORAM, Sweet— Used in seasoning. Lb., $1.25; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.
SAFFRON— Used in medicine and in dyeing. Lb., 75c.; oz., 10c.; pkt, 6c.
SAGE Used for seasoning and in medicine. Lb., 75c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 6c.
SAVORY, Summer— Culinery herb. Lb., 75c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.

THYME— Used in seasoning. Lb., $2.50; oz., 25c.; pkt, 5c.

WORMWOOD— Used in medicine. Lb„ $2.00; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

TOBACCO SEED.

i i „ C °r ECT,CUT SEED LE AF— An old well-known variety. Lb., $3.00;
1-4 lb., 60c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

t LANCASTER C 0. BROADLEAF— More largely grown than any other in
Lancaster County. Lb., $2.00; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

pkt H 1 AVANA—Grown from seed imported from Vuelta de Abajo. oz., 35c.;

®? NA , N * A - A White Burle y Cross on Yellow Oronoko, possessing the
qualities of both parents blended. Lb., $2.50; 1-4 lb., 75c.; oz., 25c.; pkt, 10c.

GENERAL GRANT— It produces leaves forty-four inches in length, and
matures as far north as Duluth, Minnesota. Lb., $4.00; 1-4 lb., $1.10; o*.,
4UC* f p Ku , 10c.

STERUNG-One of the earliest to ripen and one of the best for all pur-
poses. Lb., $2.00; 1-4 lb., 60c.; oz., 25c.; pkt, 10c.

wun M n R ? VED 1 * H . ,TE BURLEY - This s U' a in is much superior to the regular
White Burley. Lb., $3.50; 1-4 lb., $1.00; oz., 35c.; pkt., 10c.

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PROSPECT PARK LAWN SEED MIXTURE — This mixture forms a close
thick tuif. It is composed of those grasses which will endure and keep getting
thicker and better the longer it stands. In this mixture we combine the quick
growing grasses, which give immediate effect, with those of lasting character.
This lawn grass is suitable for any location, having in its composition all the
requirements for sandy loam, clayey soil and for a combination of soils. Even
under trees this mixture succeeds well. It is our standard lawn grass. No
preparation of grasses can be blended which will give such universal satisfac-
tion. Bu., $4.50; pk., $1.25; qt., 20c.; pt., 10c.

For forming new lawns use not less than 4 bushels per acre. 100x100 —
10,000 square feet, use 1 1-4 bushels. 40x40 feet, 1 peck. 25x25 feet, use 4
quarts.

If Required by Mail, allow 6 Cents Per Quart for Postage.

SHADY RAMBLE MIXTURE— Just the thing for sowing under shade trees,
as it is a combination of grasses which grow naturally in the woods. Bu.,
$5.00; pk., $1.50; qt., 25c.; pt,, 15c.

EMBANKMENT OR TERRACE MIXTURE— To get a good stand from seed
upon a terrace or embankment requires a special blend of those grasses having
thick spreading roots. The soil is usually shallow on side hills and embank-
ments, and heavy rains wash out the grass unless roots are exceedingly strong
and tenacious. This mixture has been found equal to all requirements and will
give perfect satisfaction. Bu., $5.00; pk., $1.50; qt., 25c; pt., 15c.

CITY YARD MIXTURE— We prepare this mixture for city yards where
the grass is trodden down, during the freezing and thawing of winter, by the tire-
less feet of children who must play somewhere out of doors. This mixture is
made of quick growing grasses and will give immediate results in early spring.
Bu., $3.75; pk., $1.00; qt., 25c.; pt., 10c.

GOLF LINK MIXTURE— There is no use to which a grass mixture is put
that is so exacting as that used for pleasure grounds, golf links, etc. No other
turf is required to stand such wear and rough usage: hence the necessity of
sowing such grasses as will produce a thick and healthy growth and withstand
the constant tramping of many feet. We have devoted much time to experi-
menting in order to produce the correct mixture, such as will quickly produce
a rich green turf. Bu., $5.00: pk., $1.50; qt., 25c.; pt., 15c.

FOR THE PUTTING GREEN — A careful study of the requirements for
making the most substantial turf for putting greens developed, the mixture
herewith offered by us for this purpose. It has given perfect satisfaction where-
ever used, and produces a thick, tough, beautiful green turf. The varieties
composing this mixture are all the finest bladed, low growing and the most
hardy kinds, and will maintain their rich velvety color throughout the season.
Bu., $5.00; pk., $1.50; qt., 25c.; pt, 15c.

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FARM SEEDS.

I make a specialty of fine Farm Seeds, giving attention, first to the selec-
tion of stocks, which are for the most part grown on contract under my per-
sonal supervision. After the crops are harvested they are cleaned and graded
by special machinery, which I have installed for this purpose, thus insuring
purity and uniformity.

I make it a rule to test all seed carefully in soil before sending it out, and
nothing is sold which does not come up to my standard of vitality.

FIELD CORN.

For the past three or four years I have given particular attention to Field
Corns, selecting the best and most reliable varieties and improving the stock*
each year. The results of my labors in this direction have been shown in a
demand for the seed, which has nearly doubled each year. My stocks this year
are better than ever and the nrkes a« low as they can be made for strictly

high grade goods.

All the corns listed
below are sold at 56
lbs. to the bushel — -
shelled, and the prices
named are F. O. B.,
Troy; bags free; 1-2
bushel at the bushel
rate.

If wanted by mail
add 15c. per quart to
the prices quoted.
Special quotations on
10 bushels or over of a
variety.

Early Canada Yellow Flint

SANFORD— The best
of the white flint
varieties. Used exten-
sively in Vermont and
Northern New York. It
is early and can he de-
pended on to produce
a good crop, even in
poor sections. Very pro-
lific; stalk, large, with
plenty of leaves and
handsome, 8 rowed
ears, twelve inches
long. Kernels, white,
large and plump; a
good yielder. Bag, 2 1-2
bu., $3.75; bu., $1.80;
pk., 55c.; 4 qts., 35c.;
qt., 15c.

EARLY CANADA

— A very early, 8
rowed yellow flint
variety; bears close

planting. Bars 8 to

10 inches long, filled

out to the extreme tip.
A safe sort for high
latitudes or for late
planting. Bag, 2 1-2

bu., $3.75; bm, $1.80;
pk., 55c.; 4 qts., 35c.;
qt., 15c.

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LONGFELLOW — A variety that is particularly adapted to the North. It ia
an 8 rowed Yellow Flint sort, with ears 12 to 15 inches in length and about one
and a half inches in diameter. Cob is small, kernels large and broad. This
corn is a great yielder and under favorable conditions will produce immense
crops. Bag., 2 1-2 bu., $3.75; bu., $1.80; pk., 55c.; 4 qts., 35c.; qt., 15c.

ANGEL OF MIDNIGHT — An extra early, 8 rowed, yellow flint corn. The
ear is perfect in shape; length from 10 to 12 inches. Rows, straight and even,
filled to the tip with medium sized, rich, golden-yellow kernels. The cob of
this fine variety is very small. I know of no flint corn that will produce as
much shelled corn from a bushel of ears as this. Stalks are of medium size.
Under favorable conditions the corn will ripen in eighty days. Bag, 2 1-2 bu.,
$3.75; bu., $1.80; pk., 55c.; 4 qts., 35c.; pt., 15c.

YOUNG’S IMPROVED SMUT NOSE— A fine well-known 8 rowed
flint variety, grown largely in the Eastern states. Ears are from 10 to 12
inches long, 1 1-2 to 2 inches in diameter. Rows, straight and even, filled to
the tip with medium sized kernels. Color of kernels, bright yellow on butt of
cob and red at the tip — hence its name; Smut Nose. Will mature in 80 to
90 days from time of planting, according to soil and season. A sure cropper on
poor land. Bag, 2 1-2 bu., $3.75; bu., $1.80; pk., 55c.; 4 qts., 35c.; qt., 15c.

Improved Learning

PRIDE OF THE NORTH

—This famous yellow dent
corn is an exceedingly early
and prolific variety, always ma-
turing in ninety days, often
shelling sixty-two pounds of
grain from seventy-two pounds
of ears. Kernels, closely set,
large, of deep orange color. Cob,
very small and red. Stalks
grow about seven feet tall, with
numerous broad leaves, making
excellent fodder. This is the
corn for every farmer and dairy-
man who has a silo to fill, as it
will produce more tons of green
fodder per acre than any corn In
cultivation. I offer pedigree
seed grown with care from
original stock. Bag, 2 1-2 bu.,
$3.50; bu., $1.60; pk., 50c.; 4 qts.,
30c.; qt., 10c.

IMPROVED LEAMING— This

has long been considered one
of the best early yellow
dent varieties, both for grain,
fodder and ensilage. It is early
and wfill ripen well in this state.
Ears are large, with very deep,
bright yellow kernels. The cob
is small. This corn succeeds
well on nearly all soils and will
produce large crops of high
grade com. This is one of the
best varieties to sow for fodder
and ensilage, as well as for
grain. Bag, 2 1-2 bu., $3.50; bu.
$1.60; pk., 50c.; 4 qts., 30c.;’
qt, 10c.

DELAWARE SHEEP TOOTH — This variety is now grown in the large
dairy regions very extensively as a fodder corn. It is sweet, tender and Juicy;
has short joints, an abundance of leaves and grows to a good height. Every
lot is tested and re-cleaned, hence you buy no cobs and dirt. Bag, 2 1-2 bu.
$2.50; bu., $1.20; pk., 40c.; 4 qts., 25c.; qt., 10c.

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EVERGREEN SWEET FODDER — It is well-known that fodder grown
from sweet corn, is richer, sweeter and more tender than that grown
from common corn. The best sweet corn for that purpose is the Evergreen.
This makes fodder, and will mature ears in almost any part of this state. If
the stalks are cut green and properly cured, cows and horses will eat them up
clean with hardly any waste. Bag., 2 1-2 bu., $4.50; bu., $2.00; pk., 75c.; 4 qts.,

40c.; qt„ 15c. POPCORN.

IMPROVED WHITE
RICE — The best
white variety grown ;
ears, 6 to 7 inches
long; kernels, clear
white, long and
pointed at the top,
sloping toward tip of
ear. Yields well and
produces the finest
quality of Pop Corn.

It is very desirable

for family use, pop- Improved White Rice

ping out very large and tender. My strain is very fine. 15c. lb. on ear; postpaid.

QUEENS GOLDEN — This is the handsomest of all the Pop Corns when
on the ear, surpassing all others in size and color, which is a peculiar, lustrous
golden. When popped, of a rich cream color. A single kernel will expand
to nearly an inch. It will pay you to try it. 15c. lb. on ear; postpaid.

RYE.

Field of Young’s Mammoth Spring Rye

SPRING RYE, Young’s Mammoth — This is a distinct sort developed from
the old Standard Spring Rye, producing larger and stronger stalks with a large
grain 'T finer quality than the old sort. The above illustration, from a photo,
tells the story. 10 bu., $13.50; 5 bu., $7.00; bu., $1.50; pk., 50c.; charges not
prepaid: bags free.

WINTER RYE, Mammoth White — A valuable strain, especially for it*
straw, and for plowing under for green manure. 10 bu., $11.50; 5 bu., $6.00;
bu., $1.25; pk., 40c.; charges not prepaid; bags free.

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Swedish or Washington Oats

THE FINEST IN THE LAND

SWEDISH OR
WASHINGTON

A NEW VARIETY FROM RUSSIA.

Introduced by the U. S. Dept of
Agriculture.

This grand new Oat is a very early,
white, branching sort, rooting deeply
and growing from 4 to 5 feet tall, with
heavy stiff straw, which does not
lodge. The heads are from 8 to 12
inches long, upright and bushy;
grain, pure white, very large and
plump with a thin hull.

This oat has been thoroughly tested,
with 35 other varieties, under all con-
ditions, and found to yield more and
better grain than any of them, giving
from 80 to 115 bushels per acre and
weighing from 36 to 40 lbs. per meas-
ured bushel. It has given satisfac-
tory results on all kinds of soils, but
the best on clay. 10 bu., $9.00; 5 bu.,
$4.75; bu., $1.00; 1-2 bu., 60c.; pk.,
40c.; by express or freight, not pr&
paid; bags free. 3 lb., 50c.; lb., 20c.;
postpaid.

COMMON OATS— To supply the
demand for a good, moderate priced
Seed Oat, I have made arrangements
for a crop of good, plump, white Seed
Oats from the Western part of the
state, w T hich I can supply at the fol-
lowing prices. 10 bu., $6.25; 5 bu.,
$3.25; bu., 65c.; charges not prepaid;
bags free.

WHEAT—

Spring— bu.,. $1.50; Winter— Bu.,

$1.25. Charges not prepaid; bags
free.

BARLEY—

Beardless — Bu., $1.25; charges not
prepaid; bags free.

BUCKWHEAT—

Japanese — Bu., $1.00. Silver Hull —
Bu., $1.00. Charges not prepaid;
bags free.

SOJA BEANS — A valuable crop
for forage or for plowing under for
green manure. Thrives best in hot,
dry weather and on poor soils. Sow
broadcast, using one-half bushel to
the acre or in drills three feet apart
and one foot between the plants.

Bu., $2.50; charges not prepaid; bags
free.

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COW PEAS Grown for green fodder, but more largely for improving poor
sandy soils, being plowed under when in pod. For fodder, plant in drills, three
feet apart and cultivate. For green manure, sow in drills one foot apart.

Black — Bu., $2.50; pk., 70c.

Whippoorwill — Bu., $2.50; pk., 70c.

Above prices are charges not prepaid; bags free.

RAPE, Dwarf Essex (True) — Grown largely for feeding stock, especially
sheep. Sow in May and it will be ready for use in July and August. Use 5
lbs. to the acre in drills; 10 lbs. broadcast. Sheep should have access to green
pasturage, on which they can feed alternately with the Rape. 100 lb., $7.00;
50 lb., $4.00; charges not prepaid; bags free, lb., 20c.; postpaid.

SORGHUM, Early Orange — Used as a summer fodder for cattle and mixed
with ensilage corn in silos. Dried, it makes an excellent fodder. Sow in drills
30 inches apart. 3 to 4 lbs. for an acre. 100 lbs., $6.00; 50 lbs., $2.75; charges
not prepaid; bags free. Lb., 20c.; postpaid.

SPURRY — An annual, growing from 15 to 18 inches high. Does finely
on very poor, dry, sandy soils. Is in best condition for pasturage 4 to 6 weeks
after sowing and may be sown every three or four weeks from March to August.
It makes an excellent pasture and is also valuable to plow under. 100 lbs.,
$8.00; 50 lbs., lbs., $4.25; charges not prepaid; bags free. Lb., 20c.; postpaid.

GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS.

Pure Grass and Clover Seeds are among my specialties, and as I have the
best of facilities for handling and the latest improved machinery for re-clean-
ing them, I can assure my patrons the highest grades to be had. Write for
samples and prices before buying.

TIMOTHY KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS

RED TOP ORCHARD GRASS

CLOVER.

MEDIUM RED

MAMMOTH RED

ALFALFA

Samples and prices on application.

FANCY GRASSES.

RHODE ISLAND BENT — Used in lawn and pasture mixtures; does well on
moist land. Bu., 20 lb., 2 to 2 1-2 bu. per acre. Lb., 40c.; postpaid.

BROMUS INERMIS (Hungarian Brome Grass)— A fine grass in hay
mixtures, or alone; succeeds on any soil and is one of the best for light, sandy
lands. Lb., 25c.; postpaid.

HARD FESCUE — Used as a pasture grass ;does well on dry soils. Lb.,
40c.; postpaid.

MEADOW FESCUE— Used in pasture and hay mixtures. Lb. 35c.; post-
paid. 5

RED FESCUE — Another excellent grass in pastures and meadows or on
golf links with other grasses. Lb., 35c.; postpaid.

HUNGARIAN One of the best for a quick hay crop or for green feed.
May be sown as late as July 1 and a crop secured. 48 lbs. to a bushel; 1 1-2
bu. per acre. Price on application.

MILLET, German or Golden — A fine, quick-growing forage or green fodder
plant. Bu., 50 lbs.; sow 1-2 bu. to the acre. Price on application.

MILLET, Siberian — From Russia. Very hardy and productive, grows about
4 feet high. Hay and fodder are very nutritious and relished by stock. 50 lbs.
to bu. Sow 1-4 bu. to an acre. Price on application.

RYE GRASS, Perennial — A valuable pasture grass, used in mixture with
other sorts. 24 lbs. to bushel; 11-2 to 2 bushels per acre. Lb., 25c.; postpaid.

SWEET VERNAL, True Perennial— A very hardy, sweet smelling grass

valuable in lawn and pasture mixtures. Lb., $1.35; oz., 15c.; postpaid.

ALSIKE

WHITE

Vick's Branching Asters

FLOWER SEEDS.

ASTERS.

These are among my pets, for no
flower is easier to grow or responds
better to good treatment than Asters,
and no plant will give a greater amount
of available blooms, while with a little
care in making the selection of vari-
eties a continuation of flowers may be
had from the middle of July until frost.
To assist any friends I have arranged
the varieties as nearly as possible in
the order of earliness, beginning with
Snowdrift, which is the first, bearing its
fine white, plumy flowers on slender,
wiry stems, about 12 inches long. This
is followed closely by the Hohenzollerns
in a variety of colors and having a
somewhat similar, but flatter, and not
so highly developed a flower, and then
comes the Queen of the Earlies, with
its smaller, shorter-petaled and more
compact white blooms. The Queen of
the Market are but a trifle later and as
they come in a variety of colors, they
are, perhaps, the better for private gar-
dens.

The style of the plants now changes
and instead of the semi-dwarf, branch-
ing type, we have the taller upright
growing sorts, and first among them are
those beautiful twin-sisters — Daybreak
and Purity. The first, a very light deli-
cate tint of flesh-pink, and the other,
a glistening, snowy-white, both bearing
perfect, full-centered flowers, on strong,
stiff stems, with no tendency to trail in
the mud after a heavy rain.

Following these are the Giant Comet,
with great fluffy flowers, resembling

crysanthemums. They are very showy
and fine for either bedding or cutting,
but not especially good for shipping, as
the petals are too soft.

The next are the Victorias and the
Truffants, in various colors, identical in
habit of growth and freedom of bloom,
but the former has flattened petals,
while those of the latter are incurved,
making a more globe-shaped flower.

Last and best of all, are the Late
Branching Asters, and right here I have
a word to say: A number of years ago
these Asters were introduced the same
year by two different firms, each strain
being offered under the originator's
name, as Vick’s Branching and Semple’s
Branching. Both were similar in style
and habit of plant, time of flowering,
etc., but differing in the quality of the
flower itself; the Vick’s Branching,
having stiffer and heavier petals, mak-
ing them the better of the two, as a
flower of that character will keep
longer, when cut and stand shipment
better than the softer petaled kind,
which are more easily crushed and
bruised.

This strain has since been still
further improved and to-day it is at the
head of the list, being in especial de-
mand by florists, who find it gives a
greater number of large flowers to a
plant with fewer semi-double and yel-
low-centered ones than any other. I
have tested them carefully in compari-
son with other sorts, including Kata

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Leek, and Invincible, and find that all
the others are merely imitations, and
mighty poor imitations at that.

For these reasons I offer Vick’s
Branching as the best late Aster and
shall handle nothing else in this class.
I have the true stock, grown in this
state and can guarantee it to be right
in every way.

Sow Aster seed under glass in the
latter part of March or in a prepared
seed bed out of doors in May. Trans-
plant to their permanent location,
setting the plants of the earlier sorts
about 12 inches afiart each way and in-
creasing the space to 24 inches for the
late varieties. They prefer a rather
cool and moderately heavy soil, al-
though they will do well almost any-
where. Well rotted manure makes the
best fertilizer. To grow extra large
flowers for exhibition purposes give the
plants an application of liquid manure
about once in two weeks and pick off
all side buds, leaving only the flower
at the end of the stalk and but three or
four stalks to a plant.

Giant Comet Asters

SNOWDRIFT — The earliest to be had
and a large, beautiful flower besides.
The stems are slender, with rather
narrow, sparse foliage; flowers, from 8
to 15 to a plant, pure white with long,
recurved outer petals, and irregularly
twisted and forked ones in the center,
giving it the effect of a Japanese
Chrysantemum. Pkt., 25c.

HOH ENZOLLERN — A recent intro-
duction of the Branching Comet type.
Very early and free-blooming. Plant*
from 12 to 15 inches high, branching,
with scanty foliage; stems, long, wiry;
flowers, 6 to 12 to a plant, large, slightly
flattened, with narrow twisted petals.

White or Mixed Colors — Per pkt., 15c.

QUEEN OF THE EARLIES (Also

known as Earliest Paris) — A very early,
semi-dwarf branching variety, with
white flowers, somewhat similar to the
Victoria, having flattened petals. Ow-
ing to its earliness and style of flowers
it is a valuable sort for florists. Pkt.,
10c.

QUEEN OF THE MARK ET — Similar

to the Queen of the Earlies, but later
and in a variety of colors.

White, Rose, Light Blue, Scarlet,
Dark Blue or Mixed — Per pkt., 5c.

DAYBREAK— One of the finest
The plants are upright, growing about
15 inches high, very sturdy and vigor-
ous. The flowers are a very light,
flesh-pink, and nearly as round
as a ball, very large and full to
the center. It is a very free
and continuous bloomer. Pkt.,
10c.

PURITY — Identical with Day-
break in all respects, except
color, being a beautiful snowy
white. Pkt., 10c.

GIANT COMET — A grand sort.
The plants grow from 18 to 24
inches high, upright, bearing
large, loose, “fluffy” flowers on
long stems. The petals are
twisted and curled irregularly
making a very handsome flower.

Colors — White, Rose, Crimson,
Light Lilac, Light Blue, Dark
Blue, Violet, The Bride (White,
changing to Rose) and Silver
Gray (a beautiful color). Each,
per pkt., 10c.; 3 for 25c.; set of
9 for 65c..

Mixed Colors — Per pkt., 10c.
VICTORIA — Plants, upright,
branching, from 18 to 24 inches
high, free blooming with large
flowers having rather flattened,
recurving petals.

Mixed Colors — Pkt., 5c.
TRUFFAUT’S PAEONY FLOWERED
PERFECTION — A standard variety,
plants, upright, branching, 18 to 24
inches high, very free bloomers;
flowers, large, globe shaped with in-
curved petals.

Mixed Colors — Pkt, 5c.

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VICK'S BRANCHING— The finest of
all the late flowering sorts and the
most popular. The plants are branch-
ing, strong and vigorous, growing from
2 1-2 to 3 feet high and bearing the
flowers on long, strong stems. The
flowers are from 4 to 5 inches across
full and double to the center with heavy
petals. In size of flower and length of
stem nothing can equal them and they
are often mistaken for Chrysanthe-
mums, which they resemble very much
Pure White, Pink, Dark Violet or
Mixed Colors — Per pkt., 10c.

ABUTILON.

See greenhouse seeds.

mellow seed bed for later; transplant
to pots or fiats if extra fine plants are
wanted and then to the open ground.
For winter blooming sow in August and
transplant to pots.

MEXICANUM — The original blue
sort, 18 in. Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.

MEXICANUM, White— 9 in. Or.
50c.; pkt., 5c.

MEXICANUM, White — Large flower-
ing (new). 9 in. Oz., 75c.; pkt, 10c.

MEXICANUM, Dwarf Blue Perfec-
tion — (new), very fine. 7 in. Oz., 75c.*
pkt, 10c.

MEXICANUM, Mixed — Oz., 40c.;

pkt., 5c.

ACROCLINUM.

See Everlastings.

ADLUMIA.

Sometimes called Maidenhair
Vine from its resemblance to
the beautiful Maidenhair fern.

A half-hardy biennial, does best
under glass, though it is a
charming vine out of doors;
height, 15 feet; foliage, fern-
like, delicate and graceful, pale
green; flowers, usually in clus-
ters of 3 or 4, delicate light rose
color. Sow seed out of doors in
May; give a warm, sheltered
location. Pkt., 10c.

AGERATUM.

One of the easiest grown and
popular of the Hardy Annuals, especial-

Ageratum

ly for bedding and border purposes,
where a first-class blue flower is
wanted. Sow under glass or indoors
for early plants, or out doors in a good

ALYSSUM.

Should be in every garden. It is easy
to grow, blooms profusely and will do
well almost anywhere; in beds, borders
pots or baskets. The fine, white flowers
of the annual sorts are very fragrant
and are fine for cutting.

Sow in boxes and transplant, or sow
thickly in the open ground early in the
; spring. For winter blooming, sow in
August. If plants are too thick thin
them out and when they stop bloom-
ing cut them back and you will get a
second crop.

ANNUAL SORTS

BETHAM! (Sweet Alyssum) — The

old-time, fragrant variety. 10 in. Oz.
30c.; pkt., 5c.

BENTHAMI, Little Gem — Very dwarf,
fine for borders and edgings. 4 in.
Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.

BENTHAMI, Dwarf Bouquet, or Car-
pet of Snow — Extra dwarf and com-
pact, best for pots. 3 in. Oz., 50c.:
pkt., 5c.

PERENNIAL SORTS

SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Gold

Dust) — Very beautiful; flowers, bright

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yellow; foliage, greyish-green, compact,
grows very rapidly. 12 in. April. Oz.,
60c.; pkt., 5c.

WIERZBECKI— Flowers, deep yel-
low: close heads, grows rather erect.
12 in. summer. Oz., 60c.; pkt., 5c.

AMARANTUS.

Tall growing and very ornamental.
Used for bedding and massing where a
large display of color is desired. Easy
to grow, but do best in a rich, loamy
soil. Sow indoors in April and trans-
plant to open ground late in May. Can
also be sown out of doors.

CAUDATUS (Love-Lies-Bleeding)—
Long drooping red spikes; variegated
foliage. 3 ft. August. Pkt., 5c.

HEN DERI — A garden * hybrid with
beautiful variegated foliage, intense
rosy carmine, varied with orange-buff,
golden-yellow and olivergreen. 3 ft.
Pkt., 5c.

TRICOLOR — Three colored or
Joseph’s Coat; red, yellow and green
foliage; stalks, yellow. 2 ft. pkt., 5c.

MIXED — Including the above and
many others. Pkt., 5c.

ANTIRRHINUM.

(SNAPDRAGON)

Beautiful showy perennials, which
will bloom the first year if planted
early; fine for massing in large beds for
a display of color or for growing near
shrubbery. Grows from 2 to 3 feet high
and blooms profusely. Excellent for cut
flowers.

The old time Antirrhinums were con-
fined to a rather narrow range of colors,
far different from the modern giant

Antirrhinum

flowered type which are fully twice as
large and most beautifully colored and
marked. I wish everyone could have
at least a few plants.

The following are all of the GIANT
FLOWERED class.

Album — Pure white; Album Rubro
Striatum, w T hite striped with red; Bril-
liant, scarlet, golden and white; Crei-
cia, deep scarlet; Deli la, carmine with
white throat; Firefly, scarlet: Striatum,
striped varieties: Yellow and Orange;
Yellow, striped with Red.

Any of the above varieties, pkt., 5c.;
set of 9 for 40c.

QUEEN VICTORIA — A beautiful new

variety, flowers very large, of purest
white. Pkt., 20c.

Set of 9 varieties and 1 pkt. Queen
Victoria, 50c.

Extra Fine Mixed Colors — Pkt., 5c.

TOM THUMB — Dwarf plants, grow-
ing about 6 inches high, fine for edg-
ings and borders; mixed colors, pkt., 5c.

AQUILEGIA.

' (COLUMBINE)

Sometimes called Honeysuckle. They
do well under ordinary garden culture,
but best in a moist location. Are per-

Aquilegia

fectly hardy and each plant forms a
large clump, from 1 to 2 feet in di-
ameter, which can be divided if de-
sired. To all whose acquaintance has
been limited to the old wild Columbine
(Aquilegia Canadensis), with its famil-
iar red and yellow flowers, the newer
sorts will he a revelation. There is
simply no comparison between the two,
for the latter are so much better that
they are almost an entirely different
flower. Many of them grow as tall

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AQU I LEG I A — Continued.

again, while in beauty they are unsur-
passed, and the large, graceful flowers,
borne on slender, wiry stems, are es-
pecially desirable for cutting.

CALIFORNIA HYBRI DS— Beautiful
large, yellow flowers with dark orange
spurs. 2 ft. Pkt., 10c.

CHRYSANTHA — Clear gjoldep yel-
low, very fine, 3 ft. Pkt., 5c.

COERULEA (True Rocky Mountain
Columbine)— Sepals, deep clear blue,
petals, white; flowers, 3 in. across; one
of the best. 2 1-2 ft. Pkt., 10c.

COERULEA HYB RIDA— Pine, long
spurred, large flowers, yellow, with
orange spurs and yellow with blue
spurs. 3 ft. Pkt., 10c.

GLANDULOSA VERA— Very large
erect flowers, rich dark blue, with pure
white corolla, a grand flower. 3 ft
Pkt., 20c.

SKINNERI (Mexican Columbine) — Dis-
tinct and striking, flowers, very large,
scarlet, tipped with green. 2 ft*
Pkt., 5c.

Double Mixed — Pkt., 5c.

Single Mixed — Pkt, 5c.

ASPARAGUS.

See greenhouse seeds.

ASPERULA ODORATA.

(WOODROOF)

A very fragrant little perennial, about
6 inches high. It is the German May-
flower, used in making their Maitrank
or May wine. The plant is often dried
and preserved for its perfume. Flowers
pure white. Pkt, 5c.

BABY’S BREATH.

See Gypsophila.

BACHELOR’S BUTTON.

See Centaurea.

BALLOON VINE.

(LOVE-IN-A-BUFF)

A very pretty, rapid-growing summer
climber, growing about 10 feet high,
with small green and white flowers, fol-
lowed by the curious inflated seed pods*
does best in light soils; tender annual
Pkt., 5c.

BALSAM.

(LADY'S SLIPPER)

Beautiful tender annuals from India.
Likes bright sunshine and warm
weather. Give them a light soil in a
sunny location. Seed may be sown in-
doors in March or April or in the open
ground the latter part of May. The
plants should stand at least two feet
apart. 1 ft. high.

IMPROVED CAMELLIA FLOWER-
ED— The largest and most perfect
strain; flowers like a Camellia, very
large and extra double.

Pure White, Lilac, Crimson, Rose-
Spotted; Pure Scarlet, Scarlet-Spotted;
Prince Bismark (new), brilliant salmon-
rose — Each, per pkt., 10c.; or set of 7
for 50 cents.

Finest Mixed Colors — Oz., $1.00; pkt
10c. *’

Balsam

DOUBLE ROSE FLOWERED— Very
double, perfect form, mixed colors. Oz
75c.; pkt, 5c. ’*

CARNATION STRIPED— Semi-double;
striped like a carnation. Very flue
mixed colors. Oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.

BEGONIA.

FLOWERING SORTS

(NOTE — For Rex Begonia, see Green-
house Seeds.)

SEMPERFLORENS or everblooming
bedding varieties. As easy to grow as
Geraniums or Coleus; thriving equally
well with them in sunlight and surpass-
ing them in shaded places. They are
sturdy growers and from May until
frost, are covered with blossoms. As
pot plants for winter blooming, they
are unequaled. Sow the seed indoors
m February or March.

Vernon— Deep red foliage with
orange-carmine flowers. 6 inches high.
Pkt. 25c.

Gracilis— Very profuse bloomer,
bright rose-colored flowers. 8 to 10
inches. Pkt., 25c.

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Zulu King (New) — A splendid sort
with dark leaves — almost black; flowers
blood-red. Pkt.> 35c.

SINGLE FINEST MIXED SEMPER-
FLORENS— Pkt., 25c.

DOUBLE FINEST MIXED SEMPER-
FLORENS— Pkt., 35c.

TUBEROUS ROOTED

Fine for window gardening, pot cul-
ture or bedding. Will bloom the first
season if seed is sown in February or
March in a temperature of 60 degrees.
Plant out as soon as the ground is
warm and keep well watered.

SINGLE LARGE FLOWERED HY-
BRIDS — The finest to be had. Pkt., 25c.

DOUBLE LARGE FLOWERING—
Finest Mixed — Pkt., 35c.

BELLIS.

(DOUBLE OR ENGLISH DAISY)

Charming little free blooming hardy
perennial 6 inches high. They do the
best on cool, moist soils. Sow the
seed indoors in February and transplant
or sow out of doors very early in the
spring.

LONGFELLOW— Beautiful large dark
rose-colored flowers, with long stems.
Pkt., 10c.

MIXED COLORS — Best German Seed.
Pkt., 5c.

BRACHYCOME.

(SWAN RIVER DAISY)

Tender Annual, 1 ft. high. Graceful
little plants, bearing an abundance of
flowers in rose, white and blue; fine
for borders and for cutting. Seed may
be sown indoors and transplanted, or
sown in the open ground in May.

Mixed Colors — Pkt., 5c.

CALCEOLARIA.

See Greenhouse Seeds.

CALENDULA.

(POT MARIGOLD)

A very showy, free-growing annual,
growing about 1 ft. high. In mild cli-
mates it will bloom nearly all the year
round. The dried flowers are often
used in flavoring soups, stews, etc.
Sow the seed in the open ground early
in the spring.

METEOR — Double orange, striped
with yellow. Pkt., 5c.

PRINCE OF ORANGE— Extra fine
double orange. Pkt., 5c.

FINEST MIXED— Pkt., 5c.

CALIFORNIA POPPY.

See Eschscholtzia.

CALLIOPSIS.

Hardy annual, 2 feet high. The
plants branch freely and should be
given plenty of room; stems, slender
and wiry, making them fine for cutting;
flowers are in various shades of yel-
low, orange and maroon. Sow in the
open ground early in the spring.

CO RON AT A — Large flower, pure yel-
low, very showy. Pkt., 5c.

MIXED TALL SORTS— Oz., 30c.;
pkt., 5c.

MIXED DWARF SORTS — Oz., 30c.;
pkt., 5c.

See also Coreopsis.

CAMPANULA.

An old time favorite and one
which is always good. They are
biennials, but if sown early and
transplanted, will bloom the first
season. The best way, however,
is to sow r the seed in July, carry the
plants over the winter in cold frame*
or under straw or leaves and set them
out early the following spring. They
like a rich, sandy soil, with good drain-
age. 2 feet.

Single Campanula

SINGLE,

pkt., 5 c.

Mixed

Colors — Oz.,

20c.;

DOUBLE,

Mixed

Colors — Oz.,

80c.;

pkt., 10c.

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CAMPANULA CALYCANTHEMA.

“CUP AND SAUCER"

A handsome sort, with flowers about 3
inches long and saucers 3 inches across.
Often has 40 or 50 flowers in bloom on
one plant at the same time.

Finest Mixed Colors — Oz., 80c *

pkt., 10c.

CANARY BIRD VINE.

See Tropaeolum.

CANDYTUFT.

One of the best of the free blooming
annuals for edgings, borders, rookeries
massing or cutting. Sow outdoors in

CANNA.

(Indian Shot)

Too well known to need any descrip-
tion. Seed should be soaked in warm
water for 24 hours before planting

tn C ^ 0Z ^ S NOVELTIES-The finest

to be had. These seeds are special
selections made by Mr. Crozy from the
very best of his latest hybrids. They
are nearly all dwarf and will give a pro*
fusion of bloom.

Mixed Colors — Oz., $1.00: pkt., 10c
TALL VARIETIES— Choice mixed,
mostly green leaved sorts. Oz. 20c *
pkt., 5c. * **

CARNATION.

See Dianthus.

CASTOR OIL BEAN.

See Ricinus.

CELOSIA.

(COCKSCOMB)

Biilliant and showy annuals, especial
iy good for bedding and display pur
poses there are two classes: the cris
tata which are the true Cockscomb (sc

i r0m the sha P e and appearance
of the flower heads), and the plumed oi
feathered. Give a light, rich soil, with
pl ^ n * y o f moisture for best results.

EMPRESS — Very beautiful grows
about 9 inches high; foliage, bronzy

|^ en ; A combs > bright purplish-crimson.
r^Kt., lUc.

Empress Candytuft

April, make a second sowing in May,
and a third late in July; give rich soil
and water freely. When plants are
about an inch high thin out to 6 inches
apart.

The Empress Candytuft is of the Cor-
onaria class, with long spikes of
flowers; all the other sorts belong to
the umbellata or flat topped class.

EMPRESS The finest white candy-
tuft grown; plants are from 8 to 12
inches high, very strong, with thick,
dark green foliage. Plant, branches
jreely , bearing several pure white
flower spikes, often 5 and 6 inches long
and 2 inches in diameter. Oz 50c *
pkt., 10c. ' *’

UMBELLATA — White, Carmine, Li-
lac, Dark Crimson, Rose Cardinal. Oz

30c.; pkt., 5c.

ANNUAL SORTS — Mixed, including
the above and many others/ Oz. 20c *
pkt., 5c. *’

Glasgow Prize.

GL A SGOW PRIZE (President Thier.)

ibe best of all, forms immense, close-
y corrugated combs, rich glowing
crimson in color. Height 1 ft. Pkt., 10 *

DWARF MIXED— Finest selected
colors. Pkt., 10c.

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JAPAN — An entirely distinct sort
Grows about 2 feet high and is covered
with finely cut brilliant combs. Pkt., 10c.

PLUMED OR FEATHERED SORTS.

Thompson's Magnificent — A beautiful
strain bearing feathery plumes of large
size and great beauty. Mixed colors.
Pkt., 25c.

Plumosa Improved — Splendid mixed.
Pkt., 10c.

CENTAUREA.

The varieties listed below are all
hardy annuals and will succeed in al-
most any location. Sow the seed early
in the location wdiere the plants are
wanted for bloom.

CYANUS — (Bachelor's Button, Corn
Flower, Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor,
Kaiser Blumen) — Grows from 18 inches
to 2 feet high; flowers, white, rose and
various shades of blue.

Single Mixed— Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.

Semi-Double Mixed — Oz., 25c.; pkt.,
5c.

IMPERIALIS — The new Giant Sweet
Sultans, finest of all for cut flowers. |
The plants are vigorous, growing from

3 to 4 feet high, covered with long
stemmed, fragrant flowers, and bloom-
ing from summer till autumn. Colors,
various, from pure white, through tints
and shades of pink, lilac, crimson and
violet to purple. Pkt., 10c.

MOSCHATA (Sweet Sultan) — Flow-
ers, blue, white and purple; grows about
18 inches high; fine for cutting.

Mixed Colors — Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.

ODORATA (Large Flowering Sweet
Sultan)— Height, 2 feet; flowers, 2 to

4 inches across, light blue, yellow, rose

and pure white; stems, very long and
stiff. They will keep in good condi-
tion for a week after being cut.

Mixed Colors — -Oz., 80c.; pkt., 10c.

CHINtSE PINK.

See Dianthus.

CRYSANTHEMUM.

For Japanese and Pompon Chrys-
anthemum, see Greenhouse Seeds.

The varieties . listed below are hardy
annuals blooming profusely from mid-
summer till frost; can be sown early
indoors and transplanted, or out of
doors where plants are to remain and
then thinned out. Plants should stand
8 to 12 inches apart. Pinch back when
young to make the plants bushy.

CARINATUM^ Single Mixed — Beauti-
ful sorts, with rings and eyes of color
in purple, yellow and white. Oz., 50c.;
pkt, 5c.

CORONARIUM, Double Mixed — Al l

shades of yellow and white, very fine.
Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.

For Japanese Chrysanthemum, see
Greenhouse Seeds.

CINERARIA.

See Greenhouse Seeds.

COBAEA SCANDENS.

A beautiful tender perennial climber
of very rapid growth, often reaching
20 to 30 feet in a season; foliage, large;
flowers, bell shaped; 1 1-2 inches across
and 2 inches Jiong. Plant the seeds
on edge in barely moist earth, covering
lightly and do not water until the
plants come up, unless the soil is very
dry.

Blue, White or Mixed — Pkt., 5c.

COSMOS — See description page 82.

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COLEUS.

See Greenhouse Seeds.

COLUMBINE.

See Aquilegia.

CONVOLVULUS.

See Ipomoea.

COREOPSIS.

GRAN D1 FLORA.

One of the best of our hardy peren-
nials, begins flowering early in the
summer and gives a profusion of bright
golden yellow blooms, borne on long
stems. Plants grow about 2 feet high;
prefer a cool, rather moist soil. Oz.,
50c.; pkt., 5c.

COSMOS.

Beautiful hardy annuals, blooming
from September till freezing weather.
Plants are from 3 to 5 feet high and
are liberal with their flowers, often
yielding hundreds on a single plant;
the flowers measure 2 to 3 inches
across; colors, from white to various
shades of purplish-crimson: fine for

cutting.

FINEST MIXED— Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.

EARLY FLOWERING MIXED— Same
as above, but begins flowering a month
earlier. Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.

MAMMOTH MIXED— A big improve-
ment; the flowers are larger and the
petals broader, overlapping each other,
forming a perfectly round flower. Oz.,
80c.; pkt., 10c.

CYCLAMEN.

See Greenhouse Seeds.

CYPRESS VINE.

See Ipomoea.

DAHLIA.

Since this grand flower has become
so popular there have been many calls
for the seed and to supply this demand
I have arranged with one of the best
growers in Europe for my supply. It
must be borne in mind, however, that
all of our modern dahlias are hybrids
and cross hybrids to such an extent
that planting the seed is like buying a
grab bag at a church fair— you never
know what you are going to get. There
is a fascination though, for most people
in this very element of uncertainty
and there are always enough good ones
secured to compensate the planter for
his trouble. My seed is saved only
from the best sorts, but the planter
who gets 10 per cent, of full double
flowers will be fortunate, as it is the

nature of seedling Dahlias to revert
to the old original type, which was
single.

DOUBLE MIXED — Pine quality.

Pkt. 15c.

DOUBLE MIXED— Large flowered,
selected strain. Pkt., 25c.

DOUBLE MIXED CACTUS— Selected
large flowering hybrids. Pkt., 25c.

DAISY.

See Beilis and Brachycome.

DELPHINIUM.

(Larkspur)

No other flower gives us such a
variety of beautiful blue tints as these.
The perennial sorts are very desirable
for the hardy garden or for back-
grounds, borders or isolated clumps.
They never fail to attract admiration
and are excellent for cutting. The
annual varieties being lower growing
are fine for borders, bedding purposes,
etc. So the seed early in the spring,
the annual sorts will bloom in August
and the perennials early the following
summer; give them a cool soil and lo-
cation.

Delphinum — Tall Double Rocket

ANNUAL VARIETIES
DWARF DOUBLE ROCKET— Mixed
colors, t ft. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.

TALL DOUBLE ROCKET— Mixed

colors. 2 ft. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.

PERENNIAL VARIETIES
CHINENSE— Very fine, 2 1-2 feet,
branches freely, blue-pink and white,

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mixed; blossoms first season. Oz. } 40c.;
pkt, 5c.

FORMOSUM — Deep brilliant blue,
white eye. 3 ft. Oz., $1.50; pkt, 10c.

FORMOSUM COELESTI N U M (true)

— Beautiful clear sky blue. Oz., $2.50;
pkt., 15c.

NUDICAULE — Dwarf and compoct. 1
ft. high. A brilliant and showy sort;
flowers, bright scarlet. Include a
packet of this variety with your order.
Pkt., 25c.

ZALIL — Beautiful long spikes of yet
low flowers. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c.

GIANT HYBRIDS— Grow from 3 to 6
feet high ; flowers all shades of blue,
the finest assortment to be had. Oz
$1.00; pkt., 10c.

DEVIL IN A BUSH.

See Nigella.

Single — Finest mixed. Oz., 30c.;
pkt., 5c.

Double — Finest mixed. Oz., 50c.;
pkt., 5c.

Auricula Flowered — Single mixed.

Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.

Auricula Flowered and Margined —
(Hunt’s Perfection) — Single, very fine.
Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.

Auricula Flowered — Double mixed.
Oz., $1.00; pkt., 10c.

Hoi born Glory (new)— Extra large
single flowers of beautiful shades. Oz.
75c.; pkt., 10c.

CHINEN3IS (Chinese or Indian Pink)

—Hardy biennials, 12 to 15 inches high,
blooming the first season. Sow under
or in an open sheltered bed, early

DIANTHUS. .

The members of this family are de-
cidedly numerous, so much so that it
is useless to list them all, as it would
cause no end of confusion, so I give
here the best sorts and have endeav-
ored to indicate the differences be-
tween the varieties and classes.

BARBATUS (Sweet William) — The
good old-fashioned “Bunch Pinks” of
our grandmothers, but wonderfully im-
proved under modern methods of plant
breeding, which has increased the size
and the range of colors and shades.

Dianthus Chinensis (Chinese Pink)

| in the spring transplant when four or
I five inches high, setting 12 inches apart.
Keep flowers picked and cover with
litter in the winter and you will get a
good crop the second season.

Selected Tall Double Mixed — 12 in.
Extra fine. Oz., 60c.; pkt., 5c.

Selected Dwarf Double Mixed — 9 in.
Extra fine. Oz., 60c.; pkt., 5c.

Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William)

Ihey are perfectly hardy perennials,
but it is a good plan to sow fresh seed
every year as the old plants soon lose
their vitality and produce smaller
flowers. Sow very earty in spring and
transplant to their permanent loca-
tion. May also be sown where wanted
and thinned out. If sown very early
and transplanted they will bloom the
first season. Another method is to sow
m July or August, when they will bloom
early the following summer.

HEDDEWIGI (Japan Pink) — A beauti-
ful strain, unusually large and brilliant;
often oddly edged, striped and ringed;
fine shades of pink, rose, purple,
maroon and white; petals all finely
fringed. Culture, same as for Chinese
Pinks.

Mourning Cloak— Double, very strik-
ing and rich; petals almost black, edged
with white. Pkt, 10c.

Eastern Queen — Single beautiful rose
colored flowers, 2 to 3 inches across;
irregularly marked with delicate strid-
ing and staining. Pkt, 10c.

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DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGI— Continued.

The Bride — Single, pure white, with
purple center; very fine. Pkt., 10c.

Mixed Colors — Extra fine selections.
Oz., 80c.; pkt., 5c.

PLUMARIUS — Commonly known as
May or June Pinks and Grass Pinks;
fine, fragrant, hardy perennials; they
are near relatives of the Carnation,
but are hardier and have smaller
flowers.

Single Mixed — Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.

Double and Semi-Double Mixed — Oz.,
$1.00; pkt., 10c.

Cyclops — Very beautiful, rose colored
with deep crimson eye; sweet, clove-
like perfume. Pkt., 10c.

Scoticus (Double Scotch Pink) — A
new strain with richly colored, fragrant
flowers; fine for florists. Pkt., 25c.

Semperflorens (Perpetual Pink) —
Continuous bloomers, with a great
range of colors; flowers, double, semi-
double and single, very spicy. Pkt, 10c.

BORDER CARNATIONS—

Finest Double Mixed — From extra
choice flowers. Pkt., 15c.

Early Flowering Dwarf Vienna — Ex-
tra fine mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

PERPETUAL OR TREE CARNA-
TIONS — Continuous blooming, branch-
ing sorts with large, fine formed and
beautifully colored flowers. They can
be potted for house culture and will
bloom all winter.

Giant Earliest French (Chabaud) —
Blooms within 6 months from sowing
of seed; very hardy and free blooming,
with a large percentage of double
flowers. Pkt., 25c.

Margaret Early Flowering — One

month earlier than the French. Pro-
fuse bloomers, showing beautiful shades
of color in red, white, pink, striped,
etc. Pkt., 10c.

Giant FJowering Margaret or Mai*
maison — An extra large flowering strain,
same earliness as the Early Flowering.
80 per cent, of the flowers come double.
Pkt, 20c.

CARNATION.

(DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS)

Sow the seed under glass and trans-
plant or sow in open ground in early
spring. The second summer they will
flower. Young plants are perfectly

DIGITALIS.

(FOXGLOVE)

An old time favorite hardy perennial,
which is again coming into popularity.
The stately flower spikes make them
i valuable in the border or among shrub-
bery or as a background for lower
! growing plants. Give a rich, moist
j soil and, if possible, a partially shaded
location. Sow the seed in early spring
or in July and transplant to permanent
location. When center spike fades cut
I it off and side shoots will bloom.

Height, 2 to 3 feet.

ivery“s Spotted — Large flow-
ers, beautifully marked, in a
variety of colors. Pkt., 10c.

Gloxiniaeflora — So called

from the beautiful gloxinia-
like markings in the throats of
the flowers. Mixed colors.
Pkt., 10c.

Purpurea Mixed— The old
original sort. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.

Selected Mixed — -Combines tfle
finest of the different varieties.
Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c.

DOLICMOS LABLAB.

Margaret Carnation

hardy, but old ones are liable to winter
kill; it is a good plan to sow every
spring and keep a crop of young plants
coming on each year. Perennial, 12 to
18 inches.

(HYACINTH BEAN)

A familiar climber with purple and
white flowers, followed by showy
purple pods. Annual. 12 ft. Oz.,
20c.; pkt., 5c.

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ESCHSCHOLTZIA.

FEVERFEW.

(CALIFORNIA POPPY)

The State Flower of California, where
it grows wild. The plants are about
1 foot high with finely cut grayish-
green foliage, and when grown in
masses the beautful golden flowers
make a dazzlng display. Annual — sow
the seed early in spring where plants
are to remain.

Single Mixed — Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.

EVERLASTINGS.

“Everlastings” are that class of
flowers which contain so little mois-
ture that they dry without wilting or
shrinking. For this reason they are
gathered and dried for use in winter
decorations. The flowers should be
picked as soon as they begin to ex-
pand, tied in small bunches, and hung
up in a shady place to dry, after which
they will keep for years.

NOTE — Gypscphila, though not an
Everlasting, dries readily and is valu-
able to use with Everlastings, as it
gives them a “lighter” and more airy
appearance.

ACROCLINIUM— Pink and white
Daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.
Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.

GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth) —
Flowers shaped like heads of clover;
pink, white, rose, purple and striped.
Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.

HELICHRYSUM —Flowers , double,
in a large variety of colors, very fine
mixed. Pkt, 5c.

RHODANTH E— One of the prettiest
and most graceful of everlastings.
Colors, red, rose and white. Mixed
colors. Pkt., 5c.

XERANTHEMUM — Very free bloom-
ing, fine double flowers in purple, blue
and white. Mixed Colors. Pkt., 5c.

See Matricaria.

FORGET-ME-NOT.

See Myosotis.

FOUR O’CLOCK.

See Mirabilis.

FOXGLOVE.

See Digitalis.

GAILLARDIA.

GRANDIFLORA,

Hardy perennial, growing about 2
feet high, with large, brilliant flowers
in crimson, scarlet, orange and yellow;
fine for growing in masses or among
shrubbery; excellent for cutting. Oz.,
50c.; pkt,., 5c.

GERANIUM.

See Pelargonium in Greenhouse

Seeds.

GLOBE AMARANTH.

See Everlastings.

GLOXINIA.

See Greenhouse Seeds.

GOURDS.

Rapid annual climbers, valuable for
covering arbors, old fences, stumps and
unsightly buildings. The fruit of all
varieties marked * can be dried and
used as ornaments or utensils. Price,
5c. per pkt., or one packet of each of
the 19 varieties for 75c.

*APPLE SHAPED— Yellow, striped
with red.

BALSAM APPLE— Ornamental foli-
age, yellow fruit.

*BOTTLE SHAPED.

COCCI N EA I N DICA— Glossy
foliage, scarlet fruit.

CUCUMBER— Snake.
CUCUMBER— Sweet Scented.
^DIPPER.

-DISH.

-DISH CLOTH.

*EGG SHAPED.

^HERCULES CLUB.

*MOCK ORANGE.

*PEAR SHAPED — Green,
striped white.

*POWDER HORN.

SERPENT GOURD.

WAX GOURD.

WILD CUCUMBER.

AM Sorts Mixed — Oz.,

pkt., 5c.

Gourds

30c.;

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GREVILLEA.

See Greenhouse Seeds.

GYPSOPHILA.

Graceful, finely branched, free bloom-
ing plants, especially valuable for bou-
quets, a few sprays mingled with large,
heavy flowers contrast the solid appear-
ance and give a lighter and more deli-
cate effect. Will grow in any garden
soil and are easily cultivated.

MURALIS — Hardy annual, growing
from 8 to 10 inches high; flowers, deli-
cate pink. Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.

PANICULATA (Baby's Breath) —
Hardy perennial, 2 feet high, with white
flowers. Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.

HELIANTHUS.

(SUNFLOWER)

The Sunflower is again coming into
prominence as a decorative plant,
is stately and striking when properl}
placed, but a little common sense mus
be used in selecting the location, for if
not in entire harmony with its sur
roundings, it will cause the worst kind
of a jangle in a color scheme.

CAL1FORNICUS— The California
Sunflower grows from 3 to 5 ft. high,
with full double golden yellow flowers;
annual. Oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.

GLOBOSUS FISTU LOSUS— (Double
Globe Flowered). A beautiful varity;
flowers, rich deep yellow, very thick
through and bending backward at the
edge, giving them a globe shaped
appearance. 4 to 6 feet high, annual.
Oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.

MULTIFLORUS — Has a single stalk
and from the axils of the leaves short
branches with a fine double flower at
the end of each. 4 to 5 feet high; an-
nual. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.

CUCUMERIFOLIUS (Miniature or
Cut and Come Again) — A popular sort
both for display purposes and for
cutting. They grow from 4 to 6 feet
high and branch freely, forming bushes
which bear, on long, graceful stems,

Helianthus — Cut and Come Again.

! a profusion of single flowers, 3 to 4
j inches across, beginning to bloom
wthin a few weeks from seed and con-
tinuing till frost; annual. Oz., 30c.;

I pkt., 5c.

HELIOTROPE.

Every woman loves this charming
plant, more for its delightful fragrance
possibly than anything else, although
its flowers are beautiful, and a w'ell
grown specimen presents a fine appear-
ance. They are excellent for either
outdoor or house culture and are as
easily grown as Verbenas. Sow the
! seed early in the spring and transplant
to out-of-doors when the weather is
settled. For winter blooming keep cut
back during summer, pot and move in-
doors in September. Tender perrenial.

QUEEN MARGUERITE— Flowers are
j very large, rich deep blue with a de-
lightful spicy perfume. Pkt., 10c.

WHITE LADY — Pure white, very
large and fragrant. Pkt., 10c.

GIANT FLOWERING— Finest Mix-
! ed. Pkt.. 10c.

Helitrope — Giant Flowering

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HELIOPSIS.

PITCH ERIANA

A beautiful, free-flowering, hardy-
perennial, growing about 3 feet high
and bearing an abundance of yellow
flowers all summer. It resembles a
single Sunflower so closely that it is
hard to tell the difference between them.
In my opinion it is the best yellow flow-
ered perennial of its class for either dis-
play purposes or for cutting. Pkt., 5c.

HOLLYHOCK.

What childhood memories the name
calls up: recollections of a hedge cor-
ner in which the towering spikes rose
far above our reach or of a clump just

Hollyhock — Chafer’s Superb

beyond the garden gate, where, by climb-
ing upon the fence, we could watch the
busy bumblebee in his grumbling search
for honey, or, if we were bold enough,
we would fold up the big, single flower,
making him a captive. How beautiful
those flowers were, looking as though
they had been cut out of silk, and to our
youthful minds, how perfect, but com-
pared with the magnificent blooms of
the modern strains, how poor they
really were. In recent years the inter-
est in this stately flower has revived
and it is being given more attention
each year, bringing improvements in
size, form, vigor and color till we
would hardly recognize the flower of
our grandmothers in the glorious crea-
tions of today. Although it seems like
a waste of time, I will say for the bene-
fit of the few uninformed (if there be
any) that it is a hardy biennial, grow-
ing from 5 to 8 feet high. Seed may be
sown either under glass or out of doors
early in the spring and the seedlings
transplanted to their permanent home;
after they have become established give

| plenty of water and liberal applications
of well rotted manure. If blight ap-
pears pick off the leaves and burn
them.

CHATER’S SUPERB DOUBLE
MIXED — A mixture of over twenty
I prize winning varieties. Oz., $2.50;

! pkt., 15c.

FINEST DOUBLE GERMAN MIXED

— Oz., $1.00; pkt., 5c.

JAPANESE HOP.

A fine annual climber for walls, trel-
lises, arbors, etc. The foliage resembles
that of the common hop, but is heavier
and beautifully variegated, green and
white. Height, 15 to 20 feet. Pkt., 5c.

IMPATIENS.

See Greenhouse Seeds.

IPOMOEA.

This family of climbers covers a large
number of plants, which are known
under other and more common names.

; They are all annuals and a few are
greenhouse varieties, but all listed be-
low are hardy and will succeed out-of-
doors.

GRANDiFLORA ALBA (Moonflower)

—Also listed by some seedsmen as
Mexicana. This is the true Moonflower
and others listed as pink and blue vari-

Ipomoea, Grandiflora Alba (Moonflower)

eties are not true Moonflowers at all,
although very closely related. The
genuine article has a white flower
always — height, 15 feet. Oz., 75c.;
pkt., 10c.

IMPERIALIS (Imperial Japanese or
Japanese Giant Morning Glory) — The

most beautiful of the Ipomoea family.
Vines are very vigorous, often reaching
30 and 40 feet; foliage varies in size and
shape and coloring, some leaves are

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IPOMOEA — Continued.

green, others variegated with white and
yellow. The greatest charm is in the
flowers, which are two or three times
as large as the ordinary Morning
Glory and include nearly every color
on the list, from pure white, through
pinks, reds, roses, blues and purples, to
almost black, in both solid colors and
mixtures, varying so much that two
plants seldom come alike.

Finest Mixed Fringed — Oz., 50c.;
pkt., 10c.

Ipomoea Purpurea (Morning Glory)

PURPUREA (Convolvulus Major) —

(Morning Glory) No description neces-
sary.

Finest Mixed Colors — Oz., 15c.;

pkt., 5c.

QUAMOCLIT (Cypress Vine) — A

graceful climber with fine, dark green,
feathery foliage and small scarlet and
white, star-shaped flowers. Oz., 25c.;
pkt., 5c.

KOCHIA SCOPARIA.

(TRICOPHYLLA)

(Also known as Standing Cypress,
Mock Cypress and Belvedere). A beau-
tiful annual of easy culture; grows from
2 to 3 feet high with many small
branches, which grow upright, close to
the main stem, resembling a small ever-
green. The leaves are light green, long
and narrow. Flowers insignificant. In
September, the entire plant changes
color, becoming a solid mass of crim-
son. Sow the seed early and transplant,
or in the open ground about the first of
May. The plants should stand from 18
inches to 2 feet apart. Pkt., 10c.

LARKSPUR.

See Delphinum.

LATHYRUS.

See Sweet and Perennial Peas.

Lobelia

LOBELIA.

A handsome class of low growing,
free blooming plants especially adapted
for edgings, borders, rockeries, window
boxes, hanging baskets, etc. They grow
quickly from seed and begin blooming
early. Sow indoors and transplant, or
sow out-of-doors and thin out to 6 inches.
All are annuals, except Cardinalis, which
is a hardy perennial.

ERIN US (Gracilis)— Clear blue, trail-
ing habit, fine for baskets. Pkt., 5c.

CRYSTAL PALACE— Rich, dark blue,
best blue sort for edging and carpet
bedding. 6 inches. Pkt., 10c.

WHITE LADY — A beautiful new sort:
large white flowers. Pkt., 10c.

CARDINALIS or Cardinal Flower —
(Perennial) ; rich cardinal-red, long
spikes, very fine. Pkt., 25c.

LOVE-IN-A-MIST.

See Nigella.

LOVE LIES BLEEDING.

See Amarantus.

LYCHNIS.

A fine hardy perennial, growing from
2 1-2 to 3 feet high and bearing flowers
in close heads at the top of the stalk.
They are especially fine for mingling
with shrubbery. Sow very early indoors
and transplant to get bloom the first
season.

CHALCEDONICA — Brilliant scarlet.

Pkt., 5c.

CHALCEDONICA ALBA— White.

Pkt, 5c.

MARIGOLD.

No garden is complete without this
old-time flower. They are valuable, not
only for cutting, but for massing against
backgrounds of shrubbery, etc. The
African sorts grow the tallest and are
all self-colored, while the French are
dwarfer and variously striped and edged

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shades of yellow. Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.

AFRICAN, Tall Double Mixed—
3 to 4 feet high. Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.
AFRICAN, Dwarf Double Mixed —

18 inches to 2 feet high. Oz., 40c.;
pkt., 5c.

FRENCH — Little Brownie or Legion
of Honor— A beautiful little single flow-
ered variety, growing about 6 inches
high; flowers, golden-yellow, blotched
with maroon. Begins flowering in June.
Oz., 50c.; pkt., 5c.

FRENCH, Tali Double Mixed— 18

inches. Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.

FRENCH, Dwarf Double Mixed—

6 to 12 inches. Oz., 40c.; pkt., 5c.

MATRICARIA.

(FEVERFEW)

Too well known to need detailed de-
scription. Hardy annual, growing 2 ft
high with double white flowers. Pkt., 5c.

MIGNONETTE.

This quick-growing annual should be
planted by everybody. It is easy to
cultivate and sure blooming, but best of
all is its delightful old-fashioned fra-

Mignonette

grance. Seed may be sown at anytime
after the frost is out of the ground and
successive sowings may be made in
cool locations for later blooming. For
winter blooming sow in pots and keep
pots in a cool room till buds show, then
bring into a temperature not above fifty
degrees at night.

ODORATA GRAN Dl FLORA— Large

flowering, fragrant. Oz., 15c.; 1-2 oz.,
10c.; pkt., 5c.

MACHET — A fine variety for pots,
plant 9 inches high and vigorous ; spikes,
thick, reddish. Oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c.

sort. It appears to be a selection from
Machet, having the same habit of
growth, but the flower spikes are a
beautiful coppery-red. Oz., $1.50;
pkt., 10c.

GOLIATH — The largest and best of
them for either outdoor or house cul-
ture. Grows about 1 ft. high, with a
very stiff stalk and vigorous foliage.
The spikes are very large and dense,
reddish colored and unusually fragrant.
It is a shy seeder. Oz., $3.00; pkt., 15c.

MIMOSA.

(SENSITIVE PLANT)

Tender annual from South America,
cultivated chiefly as a curiosity, as it
will fold its leaves and droop when
touched; easily grown. Pkt., 5c.

MIMULUS.

Beautiful tender perennials. If sown
early and transplanted they will bloom
the first season and can be used out-of-
doors, but should be given a sheltered
location as they are easily broken by the
wind. They are better for indoor cul-
ture, where they have an opportunity to
reach, their full size and perfection.

MOSCHATUS (Musk Plant)— Very
useful as a pot plant or for hanging
baskets. Foliage is light green and vel-
vety with a strong musky odor; flowers,
bright yellow. Pkt, 5c.

TIGRINUS (Monkey Flower)— So
called from its fancied resemblance to
the face of a monkey. The flowers are
large, yellow beautifully spotted with
brown. Pkt., 5c.

QUEEN’S PRIZE— A giant flowering
strain of tigrinus, most beautifully
marked. They are considered by many
to be superior to the gorgeous Calceo-
larias. Pkt., 25c.

MIRABILIS JALAPA.

(MARVEL OF PERU, FOUR O’CLOCK)

An old-fashioned flower, but still good.
Plants grow about 2 feet high with
bright green foliage and bearing a pro-
fusion of fragrant flowers in red, yellow
and white. Sow seed early when plants
are to remain; plants should stand two
feet apart. Roots can be taken up in
the fall and stored the same as Dahlias.

FINEST MIXED— Oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

STRIPED LEAVED, MIXED— Oz.,

25c.; pkt., 5c.

in shades of yellow, orange and brown. DEFIANCE — Excellent for either in-

They may be sown indoors and trans- doors or out, grows 18 inches high with
planted or out-of-doors where they are long full spikes, the* middle spike being
to remain. much the longest. A fine sort for flor-

AFR1CAN Eldorado — A beautiful ists. Oz., $1.50; pkt., 10c.

sort, growing from 3 to 4 feet high, with
immense double flowers in various

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MOONFLOWER.

See Ipomoea.

MOURNING BRIDE.

See Scabiosa.

MUSK.

See Mimulus.

MYOSOTIS.

(FORGET-ME-NOT)

Beautiful hardy perennials about 6
inches high, thriving best in cool, moist
locations. They are especially fine for
borders or other places where a low
growing plant is desired. Nearly all
varieties bloom the first season and
when once established will self-seed.
Sow indoors and transplant, or out-of-
doors when weather is settled.

ALPESTRIS — A graceful trailing vari-
ety with bright blue flowers. Oz., 60c.;
pkt., 5c.

VICTORIA — Bushy and symmetrical
flowers, bright sky blue, borne in large
clusters. Pkt., 10c.

PERFECTION— A very robust sort,
growing about 9 inches high; flowers,
deep blue and have twice as many
petals as other varieties. Pkt., 15c.

PALUSTRIS — The true marsh For-
get-me-not, blooms the second year from
seed. Flowers, clear blue with a yellow
eye. Pkt., 10c.

NASTURTIUM.

Few flowers are as universally grown
as Nasturtiums and few give such a pro-
fusion of bloom with so little
care. They thrive in almost
any fairly good garden soil,
blooming well even in hot,
dry weather. Their colors
are rich and varied, embrac-
ing all shades of yellow and
scarlet and brown, many be-
ing beautifully splashed and
spotted. The climbing vari-
eties are best for trellises,
baskets, etc., while for beds
and borders the Tom Thumb
sorts give the best satisfac-
tion.

Myosotis Victoria,

Except where otherwise
noted the prices on Nastur-
tiums are as follows: L«b.,

$1.00; 1-2 lb., 60c.; 1-4 lb.,

40c.; oz., 15c.; pkt., 5c.

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CLIMBING VARIETIES

ATROPURPUREUM— Dark crimson.

COCC I N EU M— Scarlet.

DUNN ETT ? S ORANGE— Orange.

EDWARD OTTO — Silky bronze.

H El N EM ANN I— Chocolate.

HEMISPHAERICUM — rich orange.

KING THEODORE— Rich, dark blood-
red, almost black, dark foliage.

LUTEUM— Yellow.

PEARL (Moonlight) — White, tinged
with yellow.

PRINCE HENRY — Light yellow, vari-
egated with scarlet.

REGELIANUM — Rich purplish crim-
son.

SCHEUER1ANUM COCCI NEUM—

Straw yellow, striped with scarlet.

SCHULZ I — Rich, deep scarlet, dark
foliage.

VESUVIUS — Beautiful salmon-rose,
dark leaved.

VON MOLTKE — Bluish-rose.

FIRST QUALITY MIXED— made up
from named sorts. Lb., 80c.; 1-2 lb.,
45c.; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt, 5c.

LOBB1ANUM — A climbing species,
resembling the Majus, but foliage and
flowers are a trifle smaller and the
flowers more brilliantly colored.

Finest Mixed Colors— Lb., $1.25; 1-2
lb., 75c.; 1-4 lb., 50c.; oz., 20c.; pkt, 5c.

DARK LEAVED HYBRIDS OF
MADAME GUNTHER— A beautiful

French strain, remarkable for its wide
range of colors and great variety of
markings. 1-4 lb., 75c.; oz., 25c.
pkt., 5c.

TOM THUMB VARIETIES

A U RO R A — Salmon-rose.

BRONZE — Coppery-bronze, fine.

CHAMAELEON (new)— M o 1 1 1 e d;
crimson, bronze and yellow. Lb., $1.50;
1-2 lb., 85c.; 1-4 lb., 50c.; oz., 20c.;
pkt., 5c.

COCCI NEUM — Beautiful scarlet.

COERULEO-ROSEUM —Bluish Rose.

CRYSTAL PALACE GEM— Yellow
with maroon spots.

EMPRESS OF INDIA— Rich deep
crimson, dark leaves. Lb., $2.00; 1-2
lb., $1.00; 1-4 lb. } 60c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

KING OF TOM TH U M BS— Brilliant

scarlet, dark leaves. Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb.,
85c.; 1-4 lb., 50c.; oz., 20c.; pkt, 5c.

KING THEODORE — Rich deep crim-
son, almost black. Lb., $1.50; 1-2 lb.,
85c.; 1-4 lb., 50c.; oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

LADY-BIRD— Yellow spotted, with
red. Lb., $1.75; 1-2 lb., 90c.; 1-4 lb., 50c.;
oz., 20c.; pkt, 5c.

PRINCE HENRY— Yellow, marbled
with scarlet.

QUEEN OF TOM THUMBS (New) —

A beautiful and striking novelty; leaves,
bright green, marbled with white;
flowers, rich, purplish crimson. Pkt, 15c.

REGELIANUM — Beautiful, rich pur-
plish crimson.

SPOTTED — Yellow, with crimson

spots.

VESUVIUS (New)— Deep salmon-
orange; very fine. Lb., $2.00; 1-2 lb.,
$1.00; 1-4 lb., 60c.; oz., 20c.; pkt, 5c.

FIRST QUALITY MIXED— Made up
from named sorts. Lb., $1.00; 1-2 lb.,
55c.; 1-4 lb., 80c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.

NICOTIANA.

Tender annual; a member of the to-
bacco family; cultivated principally as
decorative plants and also for their
fragrance.

AFFINIS— The best of the white
sorts; grows about 3 feet high and
bears an abundance of large, tubular,
and very fragrant flowers. Pkt., 5c.

SAN DER A E— (Novelty of 1905)— A
brilliantly colored and very free bloom-
ing variety, growing about 2 feet high.
The originators describe the color as
carmine-red; I should call it magenta.
It is a very showy plant and a good one
where a display of color is wanted, but
be very careful as to what colors are
near it or there will be war. Pkt., 25c.

SANDERAE HYBRIDS— See Novelty
and Specialty pages.

NIGELLA.

(LOVE-IN-MIST) (DEVI L-IN-A-BUSH )

Curious and pretty hardy annuals;
growing about 1 ft. high; foliage, fine
and feathery; flowers, vary from white
to light blue.

MIXED COLORS— Pkt., 5c.

PAINTED TONGUE.

See Salplglossis.

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PANSY.

No flower is more popular. It blooms
freely until late in the fall after all BUGNOTS SUPERB BLOTCHED—
other flowers are gone, withstands Very handsome and rare colors, many
severe winters and is one of the first to of the flowers have the two upper
greet us in the spring. For summer petals marked with fine lines. Mixed
flowering sow indoors and transplant; colors. 1*8 oz., 75c.; pkt. 15c.
for autumn blooming sow out-of-doors

in a cool place during May or June, and GASSIER — The largest of the blotched

sow again in August for spring bios- P ansies ; plants, compact, flowers, finely
soms. They prefer a rather cool, moist formed and good substance. Mixed
soil with plenty of richness. Young colors - 1-8 oz., 75c.; pkt, 15c.

flowiL giVe the lal ' sest and finest ORCHID FLOWERED— A beautiful

new large flowered strain, including all

| satisfactory. 1-4 oz., ^2.5^; 1-8 oz

$1.50; pkt., 25c.

Young’s Prize Pansy

YOUNG’S PRIZE MIXTURE

In this mixture I claim to, have the
finest Pansies produced in either this
country or abroad. Each year I add
the best of the newest introductions
and discard others which are becoming
common, keeping the whole mixture
blended harmoniously so that no one
variety overbalances the others. In
this way I enable my friends to secure
the best to be had at a moderate price
instead of being obliged to buy, at con-
siderable expense, separate packets of
novelties.

I take great pains with this mixture
and hope that all my friends who have
not done so will give it a trial for I
feel sure that the results will be highly

of the soft and delicate tints
and shades in pink, lavender,
delicate blue, yellow, etc.
They are unsurpassed. 1-8
oz., 75c.; pkt., 15c.

MASTERPIECE— A fine

selection from the best of the
giant blotched pansies, near-
ly all of them being ruffled
and having a ruffled or curled
edge. 1-8 oz., 75c.; pkt., 15c.

PARISIAN LARGE STAIN-
ED— A beautiful mixture of
the best of the Giant Pansies,
nearly all of them being
eight colors and blotched.
1-8 oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.

GIANT MIXED— Vigorous,
compact; grows with a
splendid range of colors, and
the largest flowers. 1-4 oz.,
50c.; pkt., 10c.;

STRIPED AND MOTTLED
— A mixture containing noth-
ing but striped, variegated
and mottled sorts in all
colors; very fine. 1-4 oz.,
40c.; pkt., 10c.

FINE M I X E D— Contains
all of the standard named
varieties in mixture. Oz., 80c.; 1-4 oz.,
25c.; pkt., 5c.

GIANT NAMED VARIETIES
All At 10 Cents Per Packet

ADONIS— Light blue, beautiful.
BRIDESMAID (New) — Shining rosy
white, blotched and veined with car-
mine.

EMPEROR WILLIAM —Ultramarine
blue, with violet-purple eye.

FIRE KING (True) — Upper petals,
bright, reddish-brown ; lower petals,
golden yellow, blotched with magenta.

FREY A — Dark purple with pure
white margin, beautiful.

GOLDEN QUEEN— Pure Yellow.

KING OF THE BLACKS— Almost jet
black, very fine.

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LORD BEACONSFI ELD— Pure violet,
shading to white in the upper petals.

SNOWFLAKE — Pure white, extra
fine.

WHITE WITH PURPLE EYE.

YELLOW WITH BLACK EYE.

PETUNIA.

Few flowers give better satisfaction
as they are easy to grow and bloom
continuously. For bedding and mass-
ing use the smaller flowered sorts, as
they have more flowers; for single
specimens or small groups, the large
flowered strains. The best strains of
Petunias are always high priced, be-
cause they have to be hand fertilized.
The double sorts never come all
doubles — a large percentage will be
singles — nor do the seeds have a great
amount of vitality. They must be
sown carefully, and in transplanting
never throw away the weak plants, as
in the great majority of cases these are
the ones which will give the finest
flowers.

HYBRIDA — Finest mixed, single
small flowered, for bedding and mass-
ing purposes. Oz., $1.00; pkt., 5c.

GRAND! FLORA— Single large flower-
ing; finest mixed, from show flowers.
Pkt., 25c.

SUPERB1SSIM A— Magnificent flow-
ers, often 5 inches across; various
colors with yellow, tigred throats.

GRANDIFLORA FLORE PLENO — •

Largest size, beautiful double flowers.
Specially selected strain. Pkt., 50c.

GRANDIFLORA FIMBRIATA FLORE
P L E N O — Large Flowering double

fringed. The finest of all. Seed
from selected hand-fertilized specimen
flowers. Mixed colors. About 35 per
cent, will come double. Pkt., 50c.

LADY OF THE LAKE— Pure white,
full double and finely fringed. Pkt., 50c.

PHLOX.

Few flowers are easier to grow from
seed and few give a more dazzling dis-
play of color with as slight a cost.
They are particularly desirable for

Phlox Grandiflora

massing or ribbon work, where con-
trasting colors are wanted. More than
this they are fine for cutting and do
well when grown in pots. Will do well
on almost any soil and should be sown
as soon as the frost is out of the
ground.

DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA—

Alba— Pure white.

Kermisina Splendens — -Vivid crimson

Mixed Colors.

Any of the above, per oz., 75c.;
pkt., 5c.

Grandiflora Fimbriata petunia)
GRANDIFLORA FI M BR1 ATA— Single
large flowering fringed, finest mixed
colors. Flowers, very large, beautifully
fringed. Pkt.. 25c.

DRUMMONDI NANA COMPACTA—

Dwarf growing sort, particularly fine
for edgings or pot culture. Mixed
colors. Oz., $2.00; pkt., 10c.

DRUMMONDI CUSPIDATA (Star
Phlox) — Very unique and attractive.
Petals, beautifully fringed and toothed.
Mixed colors. Oz., $1.00; pkt., 5c.

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PINKS.

See Dianthus.

POPPY.

This old-time flower seems to be tak-
ing a fresh hold on flower lovers, due
probably to the attention of hybridists,
who hawe devoted considerable care and
attention to it in recent years, improv-
ing old varieties and creating new ones.
Poppies should be in every garden, for
they possess a character of their own,
strong growing, yet graceful; rich and
bold in coloring, but delicate in texture.
In colors, embracing all shades of red
and white, and in a few instances we
find black, violet and even yellow.
The taller sorts are fine for massing
against backgrounds of green, or even
in the open, while the dwarf varieties,
like the Shirley, are beautiful for
cutting. The seed of the annual vari-
eties should be sown out of doors early
in the spring. A sandy loam is the best,

ANNUAL VARIETIES

DOUBLE PAEONY FLOWERED—

Similar to Carnation Flowered, except
that flowers are not fringed, but the
petals resemble those of a paeony.
Oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

AMERICAN FLAG — White, bordered
with scarlet— a beautiful double-fringed
sort. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.

MIKADO — Double fringed, white
bordered with rose. A companion to
American Flag. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.

GLAUCUM (Tulip Poppy) — Dwarf
single variety, brilliant scarlet. Pkt.. 5c!

PAVONIUM (Peacock) — Glowing fiery
scarlet with bands of purplish black,
forming a ring base of petal. Pkt., 5c.

SHIRLEY — Dainty, gauzy flowers,
haring the appearance of crushed
satin and ranging in colors from purest
white through delicate shades of pink
and rose to deep crimson. Oz., 50c *
pkt., 5c.

UMBROSUM — Beautiful glowing ver-
milion, with a black blotch at the base
of each petal. Dwarf, branching habit.
Oz., 30c.; pkt., 5c.

DOUBLE CARNATION FLOWERED

— Height 2 1-2 to 3 1-2 feet; flowers, very
double-fringed. Mixed colors. Oz., 20c.;
Pkt., 5c.

Double Poppies

Single Annual Poppies

SINGLE ANNUAL SORTS— Mixed
colors. Oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.

OR I ENT ALE — Mixed Hybrids. Beau-
tiful hybrids of the Large Perennial
Oriental Poppy. Flowers, very large,
often 6 inches or more in diameter, and
varying in colors, including the rare
cherry, salmon, rose, lilac and mauve
shades. Pkt, 15c.

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BRACTEATUM— Leaves and stems
very hairy; flowers, bright red. Hardy
perennial, 3 feet high. Pkt., 5e.

NUD1CAU LE (Iceland Poppy) —

Charming little hardy perennials. The
leaves are rather low growing and
spreading; flowers, borne on slender
stems, about 12 inches long and are ex-
cedingly dainty. Colors, orange, yellow
and white. Pkt.. 5c.

PERENNIAL POPP1 ES— Mixed; a fine
assortment. Pkt., 5c.

PORTULACA.

(ROCK ROSE)

Nothing prettier for beds, edgings,
rock work, etc. Flourishes in the
hottest weather, does best on a hot,
sandy soil; should be sown late. Hardy
annual, 6 inches high.

Portulaca

SINGLE FINEST MIXED — Oz., 50c.;
pkt., 5c.

DOUBLE FINEST MIXED— Oz., $5.00;
pkt., 10c.

PRIMROSE.

See Greenhouse Seeds.

RHODANTHE.

See Everlastings.

RICIMUS.

(CASTOR OIL PLANT)

Tall, coarse growing annuals, having
a semi-tropical appearance. They are
fine for growing in masses as back-
grounds or as screen for some unsight-
ly object.

MIXED VARIETIES— Oz., 15c.; pkt
5c.

Ricinus

ZANZIBARENSIS— The giant variety,
growing from 8 to 12 feet high, with
leaves from 2 to 2 1-2 feet across. Oz.,
20c.; pkt., 5c.

SALPIGLOSIS.

(PAINTED TONGUE)

A beautiful flower and one which
should be cultivated more as it is easy
to grow, blooms freely and is fine for
cutting, lasting well in water. The
plants grow from 1 1-2 to 2 feet high,
blooming from midsummer till frost.
The flowers are gorgeous; in shape,
somewhat like a Petunia; colored in
many shades of red, rose, purple, violet,
blue, yellow and white, marbled, pen-
ciled and veined with gold and other
colors. Sow the seed indoors in March
and transplant, or out-of-doors as soon
as the ground is warm. Half hardy
annual.

GRANDIFLORA— Mixed Colors. Oz.,
$1.00; pkt., 5c.

GIANT EMPEROR— A magnificent
new strain, growing about 2 1-2 feet
high, with very large and beautifully
marked flowers. Mixed colors. Oz.,
$2.00; pkt., 15c.

SALVIA.

A standard bedding plant noted for
its bright colors and profusion of
bloom, continuing from July until frost
Sow the seed indoors in March, trans-
plant to the open ground the latter part
of May. Tender annuals.

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STEVIA SERRATA.

A tender annual, growing from 12 to
1 8 inches high, bearing an abundance of
fine white, fragrant flowers. It is very
desirable for cutting and for florist’s
use. Pkt., 10c.

STOCKS.

The annual Stocks have pretty nearly
all the good qualities we look for in
flowers, grows well, good foliage, beau-
tiful and very fragrant flowers, and a
long blooming season. They are fine
for bedding, borders, edgings, pot cul-
ture or for cut flowers. Sow the seed
under glass in March, transplant the
seedlings into pots or boxes or better
still into an old hotbed and set out-of-
doors in May. The plants grow from
12 to 18 inches high and should stand
about 12 inches apart. For late flowers
sow out-of-doors in May. Some of these
plants may be lifted and potted in the
fall for winter blooming indoors.

NOTE— All my seed is from selected
pot grown plants.

Salvia Spendens

SAL Vi A — Continued.

SPLENDENS — The old original bright
scarlet sort S ft. Oz., $1.50; pkt., 5c.

CLARA BEDMAN (Bonfire) — Erect,
compact habit, producing long, dazzling
scarlet spikes. 2 1-2 feet. Oz., $2.00;
pkt., 10c.

PATENS — Beautiful sky-blue, 2 1-2
ft. Pkt.. 20c.

COCCI NBA LACTEA— Pure white
2 ft. Pkt., 10c.

SCABIOSA.

(MOURNING BRIDE)

An old favorite, which has been great-
ly improved in recent years. It is a
hardy annual, growing from 12 to 18
inches high and producing its flowers
on long, slender stems. Sow out-of-
doors in May.

LARGE FLOWERED TALL DOUBLE

MIXED— Pkt., 5c.

LARGE FLOWERED DWARF
DOUBLE MIXED— Pkt., 5c.

SENSITIVE PLANT.

See Mimosa.

SMILAX.

See Greenhouse Seeds.

SNAPDRAGON.

See Antirrhinum.

Stocks

LARGE FLOWERING DWARF— Mix-
ed colors. 1-4 oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c.

GIANT PERFECTION— 11-2 to 2
feet, with long spikes, the best for out-
of-door growing. 1-4 oz., $1.00; pkt., 10c.

PRINCESS ALICE — A pure white
variety of the Dresden Perpetual
Branching or Cut-and-Come-Again. Is
a strong, robust grower, with large
spikes of large, pure white, double
flowers. 1-4 oz., $1.00; pkt, 15c.

JO SI AH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK

EMPRESS ELIZABETH (New)— A

beautiful large flowering dwarf variety
of Brompton or Large Flowering Win-
ter Stock. Color, clear shining car-
mine. Fine for growing in pots and
for florist’s use. 1-8 oz., $1.00; pkt, 25c.

GIANT WHITE NICE— An early
large flowering winter sort of robust,
rapid growth from 2 to 2 1-2 feet high,
flowering in about 14 weeks from seed.
Flowers, very large, double, growing on
spikes from 8 to 12 inches long. Color,
pure white. 1-4 oz., 75c.; pkt., 10c.

BEAUTY OF NICE (New)— Belongs
to the same class as the above. Color,
a beautiful delicate flesh pink. This is
a favorite sort with florists. 1-8 oz.,
$1.00; pkt., 25c.

SUNFLOWER.

See Helianthus.

SWEET PEAS.

These charming flowers do well in
almost any good garden soil, preferably
a sunny, open place, where they can
get plenty of water with good drainage.

Sweet Peas

Sow just as early in the spring as the
ground can be worked, no matter if
they freeze up afterward as it will not
hurt them. Keep the surface of the soil
flue and mellow from the time it is
dug up in the spring.

There are so many varieties of Sweet
Peas in the market that I do not attempt
to carry them all. I pick out the best
of each color and class. My* list is made
up fresh every year, new ones added and
others discarded, so I can insure my
friends against worthless varieties.
Prices on all the named varieties listed
below, unless otherwise noted, are as
follows; Lb., 75c.; 1-2 lb., 40c.; 1-4 lb.,
25c.; oz., 10c.; pkt., 5c.

APPLE BLOSSOM— White, tinged
and shaded with pink. Generally has
4 blossoms to a stem.

BLACK KNIGHT— Very deep ma-
roon, one of the darkest. Large size.

BLANCHE FERRY, Extra Early-
Pink and white, about two weeks earlier
than standard sorts.

BLUSHING BEAUTY— Light pink with
a suggestion of mauve, very attractive.

BUTTERFLY— White, tinged and
shaded with lavender and mauve, and
edged with dark blue.

COQUETTE — Primrose, blended and
shaded with mauve and fawn.

COUNTESS OF CADOGAN— Bright
blue; the best of the blue sorts.

DAINTY — Pure white edged with
pink; very long stems, with four flowers
to each.

DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND—

White, with a suggestion of pink.

EARLIEST OF ALL — Rose and white.
The “earliest of all,’ 5 literally. Nearly
two weeks earlier than Ex. Early
Blanche Ferry.

EMILY HENDERSON— Pure white,
large size, with strong stems; good sub-
stance, free blooming. The best white
sort.

GORGEOUS — Scarlet-orange and rose,
a striking variety.

KATHERINE TRAC EY— Beautiful

soft pink.

KING EDWARD VII — Brilliant scar-
let; the best of the reds.

LADY GRISEL HAM I LTON— Beauti-
ful soft lavender. Largest and best of
the lavender sorts.

LADY MARY CU RRI E— Bright crim-
son orange; very brilliant and striking.

LOVELY— Deep pink, shading to light
pink at the edges. Very vigorous
| grower with four large flowers to a
stem.

MONT BLANC — Very early; pure
white; dwarf;, used extensively for
forcing and greenhouse culture.

JOSIAH YOUNG’S SEED BOOK

SWEET PEAS— Continued.

PRIM A DONNA — Pure pink, large
flowered, nearly always four to a stem.

PRINCE OF WALES — Rose-crimson.
The largest and finest variety of the
color.

QUEEN VICTORIA— (Black Seeded).
Light primrose, clear and soft.

ROYAL ROSE — Crimson-pink, very
large.

SADIE BURPEE— (Black Seeded).
Pure white.

SALOPIAN — Pure crimson-scarlet;

clear and bright; large size. The best
of the class.

VENUS— Light pink, blended with
buff, very fine.

NEWPORT MIXTURE— Made up of
the best named sorts, especially selected
and blended to give the greatest range
of fine colors together with freedom of
bloom and quality of flowers. Lb., 75c.;
1-2 lb., 40c; 1-4 lb., 25c.; oz., 10c.;
pkt., 5c.

FINE MIXED SWEET PEAS— Lb.,
40c.; 1-2 lb., 25c.; 1-4 lb., 15c.; oz., 5c.

PERENNIAL PEAS.

(LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS)

Fine mixed colors. Oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.

TROPAEOLUM.

(CANARY BIRD VINE)

A handsome ornamental climber, hav-
ing oddly shaped yellow flowers, re-
sembling a bird in appearance. Pkt., 5c.

VERBENA MYBRIDA.

An old reliable plant for either
bedding or cutting. They begin flower-
ing in July and continue till freezing
weather. Sow under glass in March

Verbena

and transplant when three or four
inches high. Set out-of-doors in May.
Prefers a rich, moist location with
plenty of sun.

DEFIANCE — Brilliant scarlet, fine
for bedding. Pkt., 10c.

WHITE EYED— Mixed colors. Pkt.
10c.

PURE WHITE— Pkt., 10c.

MAMMOTH MIXED— Pkt, 10c.

GOOD MIXTURE— Pkt., 5c.

VINCA.

(MADAGASCAR PERIWINKLE)

A hardy annual, much used for bed-
ding purposes. Very ornamental and
blooms freely from July till frost. Sow
the seed indoors the latter part of
March; when seedlings are large enough
to handle transplant into other flats
and put into hotbed or cold frames,

| setting into the open ground about
June 1. Plants should stand about 1
foot apart.

ROSE, WHITE WITH RED EYE,
PURE WHITE, MIXED COLORS.

Each, per pkt., 5c.

VIOLETS.

Sweet scented mixed sorts. Give a
cool, moist, partially shaded location.
Per pkt., 5c.

ZINNIA ELEGANS.

(YOUTH AND OLD AGE)

An old favorite, free blooming hardy
annual. As they are coarse and stiff-

Zinnias

JO SI AH YOUNG'S SEED BOOK

growing, I do not advise them for cut
flowers, hut they make excellent plants
for beds and borders or for massing,
where a brilliant display of color is de-
sired. They are at their best during
August. Sow the seed in the open
ground early in the spring. Height,
1 1-2 to 2 1-2 feet.

CURLED AND CRESTED— A fine

strain with curled, twisted and crested
petals in most fantastic forms. Pkt., 5c.

GIANT FLOWERING — A mammoth
class growing from 2 1-2 to 3 feet high
and yielding an abundance of very
large flowers, often four inches in di-
ameter. Mixed colors. Oz., 60c.;
pkt., 5c.

LI LLI PUT OR POMPON— A small

flowered branching strain, growing
about 15 inches high; fine for borders.
Pkt., 10c.

TOM THUMB OR MINIATURE —

Vary from 4 to 12 inches in height,
spreading. A good sort for edgings
and pot culture. Pkt, 10c.

GREENHOUSE FLOWERS.

Although I use this heading the
plants described below are not all
strictly greenhouse varieties, but can
be grown indoors anywhere, provided
conditions of air, temperature, etc., are
right. It must be borne in mind that
these are all natives of tropical or
semi-tropical countries, which means
that they need similar conditions in
order to thrive.

The soil should be a rich, compost,
containing three parts of rotted sod
and one part fine sand. Put into boxes
or large pots, sow the seed thinly, sift
a very little fine soil over them and
water gently with a fine sprayer. Lay
a piece of glass over the top and put
the boxes where they will get light and
warmth, but no sunlight. As soon as
the plants come up, remove the glass
and when they have made two leaves
transplant into another box, set in a
shady place for a few days and water
sparingly. After they have ‘Taken
hold” move them again into the light.

ABUTILON.

(FLOWERING MAPLE OR CHINESE
BELL-FLOWER)

A beautiful greenhouse shrub. Sow
any time before April in a temperature
of about 60 degrees and they will bloom
the first season. Finest mixed hybrids.

ASPARAGUS.

Ornamental relatives of the well-
known vegetable..

SPRENGERI — A very rapid grower,
making masses of feathery foliage in a
short time. Stems grow several feet
long and are valuable for cut flower
work. Fine for hanging baskets or
large pots. Pkt, 20c.

PLUMOSUS NANUS (Lace Fern)—

Prized for its light, feathery, lace-like
foliage; fine as a pot plant or for decor
ative purposes. Pkt., 25c.

BEGONIA.

(REX-DIADEMA)

The finest of the ornamental leaved
class. I have an especially fine strain.
Pkt., 35c. (NOTE — See general list of
Flower Seeds for other varieties of
Begonias).

CALCEOLARIA.

A beautiful ornamental plant, pro-
ducing a mass of gorgeous pocket-like

Calceolaria, Giant Flowered

flowers early in the spring. They make
fine decorative plants for greenhouse
or window, growing about 20 inches
high with striped, blotched and varie-
gated flowers.

GIANT FLOWERED — Mixed colors.
Pkt., 25c.

CHRYSANTHEMUM.

It is from seeds and cuttings of this
class of Chrysanthemums that the mami-
moth show flowers of fall are obtained,
but the amateur grower must remember
that they are secured only by high and
skilful cultivation and the single, large
flower on a long stem is hardly attain-
able by any except the professional

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CHRYSANTHEMUM— Continued.

florist For ordinary culture it is far
better to produce a well-branched plant
with from 15 to 20 fair sized flowers;
such a plant being well proportioned
and highly decorative. This may be
accomplished by pinching back a por-

Cnrysanthemum Japonicum
tion of the buds and branches, thus
throwing the strength of the plant into
a few.

IND1CUM — A fine mixture of double
verieties show flowers. Pkt., 15c.

JAPONICUM — Double; finest mixed,
from choicest varieties. Pkt., 25c.

CINERARIA.

A very useful class of plants for
decorative purposes, in either house or
conservatory, being very compact in
habit, with vigorous foliage and yield-
ing a profusion of bloom. The flowers
are large, often measuring three inches
across; beautifully eyed and ringed in
shades of rosy lilac, purple, violet and
white.

Sow the seed from May to Septem-
ber for a succession. The best time is
in July, if only one sowing is made.
Transplant from seed bed or pans to
small pots and put into a frame facing
north if possible. As the pots fiill with
roots shift into larger ones till they
bud.

HYBRIDA GRAND! FLORA— I carry
but one grade and that is the best and
largest flowered to be had. Pkt., 35c.

MARITIMA— Dusty Miller. Pkt., 5c.

COLEUS.

As a brilliant, showy bedding plant
nothing equals the Coleus, and the ease
with which they may be grown makes
them doubly valuable. They also make
fine ornamental plants for house cul-

ture. It is customary among florists to
grow from cuttings, but new varieties
can be obtained only from seed. Sow
the seed early in March and transplant
to flats or pots. Set out-of-doors in
the latter part of May.

FINEST MIXED— Exhibition strain,
from one of the finest collections in
Europe. Pkt., 25c.

CYCLAMEN.

Although the Cyclamen is ordinarily
produced from bulbs it is just about as
easy to grow it from seed, which may
be sown at any time.

GIANT PERSIAN— Mixed colors.
Pkt., 20c.

PERSIAN MIXED— Pkt., 10c.

GLOXINIA.

Another bulbous plant, which is easy
to raise. The flowers are beautiful and
a plant in bloom lasts for a long time.
Sow in March.

SUPERB MIXED— Pkt., 20c.

GREViLLEA ROBUSIA.

(SILK OAK)

A beautiful and graceful decorative
plant with silky, fern-like foliage.
Pkt., 10c.

IMPATIENS.

A charming, free blooming plant,
known under a number of different
names, such as Patience, Patient Lucy,
Sultan’s Balsam, etc. It is dear to the
heart of the housewife, as it certainly
is a “patient” plant, blooming bravely
under the most trying conditions. The
old form bore brilliant rose-crimson
flowers, but the new hybrids vary in
coloring from delicate pink to the
deepest red and are very beautiful.

NEW HYBRIDS— Per pkt., 25c.

PELARGONIUM.

(GERANIUM)

ZONALE — Fine mixed. Pkt., 10c.

ZONALE — Selected show strains.
Pkt., 25c.

APPLE SCENTED— Pkt., 25c.

PRIMULA SINENSIS.

(CHINESE PRIMROSE)

One of the most important of winter
blooming plants. My seed is from the
best grower in Europe.

FINE MIXED— Not fringed. Pkt., 15c.

FINEST MIXED— Fringed. Pkt, 25c

FINEST MIXED FERN LEAVED
FRINGED— Pkt., 35c.

SMILAX.

COMMON— Pkt., 10c.

NEW MYRTLE LEAVED— Novelty

of 1905. Branches more than the 'old
form and is hardier. Pkt., 10 seeds, 50e.

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101

TENDER BULBS AND ROOTS.

AMARYLLIS JOHNSONI.

A beautiful pot plant, having flower stalks about, two feet high, each bear-
ing from 3 to 5 flowers measuring 5 or more inches across. Color, rich crim-
son with a white stripe through the center of the petal.

Mammoth Bulbs — Each, 35c., postpaid.

TUBEROUS BEGONIAS.

These are among the handsomest of the summer flowering plants, giving a
brilliant display of color all summer and fall. They are especially desirable
for bedding, producing such an abundance of flowers from 3 to 5 inches across
that they form a solid mass of color. They do best in a rich, mellow, well
drained soil with plenty of water, preferably in a location where they are
shaded from the direct rays of the sun at mid-day. In the fall they should be.
taken up dried off, packed in dry sand and stored away from the frost until
spring.

SINGLE— Pink, Red, White, Yellow— Set of 4 for 30c.; doz., 75c.; 3 for 25c.;
each, 10c.; postpaid.

DOUBLE— Pink, Red, White, Yellow— Set of 4 for 50c.; doz., $1.20; 3 for
40c.; each, 15c.; postpaid.

CALADIUM.

ESCULENTUM (Elephant’s
Ear) — A fine large leaved
tropical appearing plant with
leaves often over three feet
long; very fine for massing
with taller growing plants or
as a background for Salvias,
Cannas, etc. They do the
best on a warm soil with
plenty of well rotted manure
and an abundance of water.

Medium size — Doz., 80c.;
ea., 8c.; postpaid.

Large size — Doz., $2.00;
ea., 20c.; postpaid.

Mammoth size — Doz., $3.00;
ea., 30c.; postpaid.

FANCY LEAVED — Beauti-
ful for summer decoration,
doing the best in a partly
shaded location, where their
colors are brought out to per-
fection. They grow from 10
to 15 inches high. Leaves,
veined, blotched and spotted
in various shades and tints
of white, red and green. Keep
the bulbs over winter in a
warm place. Doz., $2.00;
each, 20c.; postpaid.

CANNAS.

No description of these popular plants is necessary. My list covers the
best sorts.

Alphonse Bouvier — 6 to 7 feet high; foliage, green; flowers, brilliant crim-
son.

Alsace— 4 to 5 feet ; foliage, green; flowers, pale sulphur, changing to
creamy-white.

Buttercup — 3 feet; foliage, green; flowers, the nearest we have to a
clear yellow.

Caladum Esculentum

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GANNAS — Continued.

David Harum — 3 to 4 feet; foliage, bronze; flowers, bright, rich ver-
milion.

Egiandale — 4 feet; foliage, bronze; flowers, soft, currant-red.

Florence Vaughan— 4 feet; foliage, green; flowers, bright golden-
yellow, spotted with red.

Mme Crozy — 4 feet; foliage, green; flowers, bright scarlet with a golden
edge.

President McKinley — 3 feet; foliage, green; flowers, brilliant crimson with
scarlet shadings.

Any of the above varieties, $1.00 per dozen; 10c. each; postpaid.

DAHLIAS.

Dahlias require a moderately rich soil with plenty of sunshine and water.
Plant about May 1st, covering three inches deep. If many shoots start up thin
them out to one or two. When the plant is six inches high cut off above the

second joint to
make it bushy and
stocky ; cultivate
well till blooming
begins and after
that, just enough
to prevent a sur-
face crust from
forming. After
the tops are killed
by frost, dig the
roots, cut off top
six inches from
root, lay the root
on the side for a
few days to dry
out. Store in a
cool, slightly
damp, dark cellar
till spring, when
they can be di-
vided for plant-
ing.

N O T E— T h e
capital letter after

D . each variety de-

....... n a notes the class to

which it belongs: (C) — Show, round, ball-shaped flowers; (D) — Decorative,

intermediate between Show and Cactus; (C) — Cactus large loosely formed
flowers with irregular, twisted or reflexed petals; (S. N) — Single; (F)— Fancy
striped, mottled, penciled or tipped; (P)— Pompon, small, ball-shaped flowers!
Sometimes the letters are used in combination.

At the prices below I deliver by mail or express, charges prepaid.

No shipments will be made until after freezing weather is over.

A. D. Livoni (Ethel Vick) (S) — Soft sea-shell-pink; quilled petals* full to
the center. Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Alice Emily (S) — Yellow. Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Arabella (S) — Very light yellow; tipped and shaded rose and lavender
Early; long stemmed and free blooming. Doz., $1.50: ea., 15c.

Badenia (F C)— Clear, bright orange, striped and flecked with bright red*
petals, long and curved toward center. Strong, erect grower, with large flowers
Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Capstan (C) — Beautiful soft brick-red, long stem. Doz., $2.50; ea. 25c

Catherine (P) — Yellow; very free bloomer. Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Countess of Lonsdale (C) — Beautiful shade of salmon, deepening to soft
carmine. Doz., $3.50; ea., 35c.

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103

C. W. Bruton (D)— The best of the class. Large, canary yellow flowers.
Tall, robust and free blooming. Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Emily (S) — Flowers very large and full, varies from rosy-lavender to white,
suffused with lavender. Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Frank Smith (F S) — Rich, dark maroon, tipped with pure white; very fine.
Doz., $2.00; ea., 20c.

Gloire de Lyon (S) — Very large, pure white; long stems. Doz., $2.00; ea.,

20c.

Gloriosa (C) — Deep scarlet, very fine. Doz., $2.00; ea., 20c.

Grand Duke Alexis (S) — -A grand sort. Flowers of mammoth size, borne
on long stems; quilled petals; pure white, delicately tinted at tips with light
lavender. Doz., $2.50; ea., 25c.

Island Queen (C) — Beautiful light mauve. Doz. $3 00; ea., 30c.

J. H. Roach (C) — Clear light yellow; fine form; vigorous grower. Doz.,
$2.00; ea., 20c.

Keynes’ White (C) — Pure white, fine large flower. Doz., $2,50; ea., 25c.
Kreimhilde (C) — One of the finest. A beautiful, soft pink, with ivory
center and tips. Doz., $2.50; ea., 25c.

Lottie Dean (C) — Pale amber, edgd and tinted with rose. Doz., $3.50;
ea., 35c.

Lottie Eckford (F S) — White, striped with maroon; very fine. Doz., $2.00;
ea., 20c.

Lucy Fawcett (F S) — Yellow, striped with red. Doz., $2.00; ea., 20c.
Lyndhurst (D) — Clear, dazzling scarlet; large flowered and free-blooming.
Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Maid of Kent (F D) — Cherry-red, tipped with white; fine. Doz.. $1.50;
ea., 15c.

Maria Gehring (F S) — Crimson, striped with yellow. Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.
Meteor (S) — Bright red; fine. Doz., $1.50: ea., 15c.

Mrs. Roosevelt (D) — A mammoth flower; delicate bluish-pink; extra fine.
Doz., $4.00; ea., 40c.

Mrs. Winters (D) — Superb, pure white; the best of the class. Doz., $2.00;
ea., 20c.

Night (C)— Dark velvety maroon. Doz., $3.50; ea., 35c.

Nymphaea (D) — The old favorite “Pink Water Lily” Dahlia; creamy white,
tipped and shaded with shrimp pink. Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Progenitor (C) — Bright carmine. Petals, split at tips and fluted; fine.
Doz., $2.50; ea., 25c.

Purity (P) — Pure white; free blooming. Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Queen Victoria (S) — Clear, deep yellow; finely quilled. Doz., $1.50; ea.,

15c.

Ring Dove (C) — Orange-scarlet, shaded with light mauve; very fine. Doz.,
$2.50; ea., 25c.

Vivid (P) — Dazzling scarlet; free blooming. Doz., $1.50; a., 15c.

White Swan (S) — Pure white, free blooming; long stems; fine for cutting.
Doz., $1.50; ea., 15c.

Zulu (D) — “The Black Dahlia;” black-maroon, shading to jet-black. Doz.,
$1.50;* ea., 15c.

Mixed Colors — All varieties, colors and classes: fine for bedding, display
or cut flowers. Doz., 75c.; ea., 10c.

GLADIOLI.

One of the most attractive and easily cultivated of our summer blooming
bulbs, succeeding in any good garden soil. Plant them from 6 to 9 inches apart
and about four inches deep. In the fall dig up the bulbs, cut off the top, leav-
ing about six inches of stalk attached to the bulb and store in the cellar until
spring.

Klondike and Princeps — See Specialty Pages.

Augusta — Pure white with small violet stripes in the throat; authors’ blue;
very fine. Doz., $1.00; ea., 10c.; postpaid.

Eugene Scribe — Flowers, very large and wide; color, rose, blazed with car-
mine-red. Doz., $1.00; ea., 10c.; postpaid.

Isaac Buchanan — Fine yellow. Doz., $1.00; ea., 10c.; postpaid.

May — Pure white, flaked with bright rosy-crimson. Doz., $1.00; ea., 10c.;
postpaid.

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GLADIOL1S— Continued.

MIXED COLORS.

Groff’s Hybrids — Red shades, mixed. 100, $4.50; doz., 70c.; ea., 10c.; pre-
paid.

Groff’s Hybrids^White and light shades, mixed. 100, $6.00; doz., 85c.;
ea., 10c.; prepaid.

Groffs Hybrid’s — Blue shades, mixed. 100, $7.00; doz., $1.00; ea., 10c.; pre-
paid.

Groff’s Hybrids — All colors, mixed. 100, $3.00; doz., 50c.; ea., 5c.; prepaid.

Childsi Hybrids — All colors, mixed. 100, $5.00; doz., 75c.; ea., 10c.; prepaid.

Selected Mixed — All colors, contains a large percentage of light shades.
100. $2.50; doz., 35c.; ea., 5c.; prepaid.

GLOXINIAS.

Pot in a loose, porous soil of equal parts fibrous loam and leaf mold, with
a liberal sprinkling of well rotted manure and sharp sand. Give plenty of light,
but keep out of the direct rays of the sun.

Red, White, Blue, Spotted — Set of four for 50c.; doz., $1.50; each. 15c.; post-
paid.

MADERIA VINE.

An old favorite, prized for porches, arbors, etc., because of its rapid growth
(often 30 feet in a season) and thick, leathery foliage. It delights in a hot
place, with plenty of water. Large sized Tubers. Doz., 50c.; ea., 5c.; postpaid.

TUBEROSE.

DOUBLE DWARF PEARL — 2 feet high, pure waxy-white, very fragrant.

First Sized Bulbs — Doz., 40c.; 1-2 doz., 25c.; each, 5c.; postpaid.

HARDY ROSES.

All 2-year-old field-grown stock, each 35c., doz. $3, mail or express paid.

Roses of this class produce the largest and most beautiful flowers, and the
varieties offered below are all perfectly hardy, blooming very freely at the
usual season, June and July, and at intervals throughout the balance of the
summer and fall. They should be planted in the open ground, being adapted
for outdoor cultivation rather than for house culture.

Gen. Jacqueminot — The most popular of all roses of the hybrid, perpetual
class; color, rich crimson; of fine shape and exquisite fragrance.

Margaret Dickson — Beautiful waxy- white; fine form, very large and fra-
grant. The best hardy white sort.

Paul Neyron — Bright, shining pink, clear and beautiful; no collection is
complete without this variety.

Magna Charta — Bright deep pink, very large and fragrant.

Ulrich Brunner — A grand, hardy Rose in flower and foliage. The former
is large-cupped, bright cherry-red and very fragrant. The flowers are borne
on long flower-stalks almost devoid of thorns.

Mad. Gabriel Luizet— A beautiful, elegantly formed Rose; full and fra-
grant; color, an exquisite shade of coral rose, suffused with lavender and pearl.

Mrs. John Laing — -Rich, satiny pink, large and full, delicious fragrance.
This fine variety cannot be too highly praised. For freedom of bloom it is un-
surpassed in its class, being nearly equal to the monthly Roses in that respect.

Persian Yellow — Hardy, yellow Rose.

Marshall P. Wilder — A vigorous grower, with clean, healthy foliage, flower-
ing profusely, and long after others are out of bloom. Color, deep crimson.

CLIMBING ROSES.

Crimson Rambler — A rapid grower, frequently making shoots 10 to 15 feet
in one season. The flowers are produced in trusses, and fairly cover the plant
with a mantle of vivid crimson, which remains for many weeks.

Can be had in Pink, White and Yellow.

Dorothy Perkins — In foliage and growth it is like Crimson Rambler, but
the flowers are more double and a beautiful shell-pink color.

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HARDY CLIMBING VINES.

AMPELOPS1S Veitchii (Boston Ivy) — Entirely hardy; grows 20 to 30 feet
in two or three years; clings to stones, brick or woodwork. For covering dead
trees, gate posts, boundary walls, etc., it has no equal. The foliage is a rich
green changing to scarlet and crimson. Doz., $2.00; ea., 20c.

ARISTOLOCH I A Sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe) — Large, showy, light green
foliage; flowers, long and pipe-shaped; makes a dense screen. Doz., $5.00;
ea., 50c.

BIGNON1 A (Trumpet Vine) — Rich orange-scarlet, trumpet-shaped flowers.
An exceedingly handsome vine. Doz., $3.50; ea., 35c.

CLEMATIS — This grand climbing vine, one of the most valuable ever sent
to us from Japan, the source of so many floral wonders, is well worthy of a
place in every garden.

Henryi — A pure white, large-flowering single variety of fine form; entirely
hardy. Doz., $2.50; 3 for 75c.; ea., 30c.

Jackman i — The best known and most valued variety of this popular family.
A perfect mass of bloom when in full flower. Color, dark, rich, royal purple.
Doz., $2.50; 3 for 75c.; ea., 30c.

Pan icu lata — Flowers, pure white, very fragrant, borne in large, feathery
clusters. A strong, quick grower. Doz., $2.00; 2 for 40c.; ea., 25c.

LON I CERA (Honeysuckle) —Of hardy climbing vines none give more
general satisfaction. Their abundant foliage, fragrant flowers, hardiness, vigor
of growth and immunity from insect pests recommend them to all. For hedges,
trained on wire mesh, they are invaluable, while for porches they are ideal.
They are very useful for covering the ground on banks and terraces or under
trees for shrubbery.

Flexuosa (Chinese Sweet-scented Honeysuckle) — Large flowers, pale yel-
low and white; prized for its profusion of bloom and delicate perfume. Has
dense, almost evergreen foliage. Doz., $2.50; ea., 25c.

Hal lean a (Hall’s Japan)— Pure white flowers, changing to yellow. Very
free in blooming and fragrant. Doz., $2.50; ea., 25c.

WISTARIA, Blue— A vigorous, strong-growing vine, producing in early sum-
mer a great profusion of large clusters of rich violet-blue flowers, deliciously
sweet and exceedingly handsome. Doz., $2.50; ea., 25c.

Sinensis, White— Flowers, borne in long, drooping clusters, pure white.
Doz., $3.50; ea., 35c.

HARDY PLANTS.

Unless otherwise stated, we deliver plants, shrubs or vines free by express
or mail. In all other cases the buyer must pay the carriage charges.

All orders are carefully packed and inspected, and -with the perfect rural
delivery system, all mail orders will reach the purchaser in any part of the
United States or Canada as fresh as when they left the store.

DICENTRA Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) — Perennial plants, blooming in
the early spring; favorably known almost everywhere. They require only the
ordinary culture of border plants. Roots planted in autumn will flower freely
the following spring. The flowers are a delicate pink in color, graceful, and
produced in great abundance. Doz., $1.50, not prepaid; ea., 25c., postpaid.

FUNKIA Alba (White Day Lily) — So well known as scarcely to need any
description. The roots should be set out in the autumn to become well estab-
lished, and they will bloom the following spring. Doz., $1.50, not prepaid;
ea,. 20c., postpaid.

Japonica Blue — Doz., $1.50, not prepaid; ea., 20c., postpaid.

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HARDY PLANTS— Continued.

GOLDEN GLOW Rudbeckia Laciniata Flore Pleno — A glorious hardy her-
baceous plant, and one which should find a place in every garden. It is of fine
habit and vigorous growth, with early, continuous and immense blooming
qualities. It will be found excellent for cut-flower purposes. The stems are
long and gracefully poised; the foliage is abundant and ornamental. It attains
a height of from 6 to 8 feet; the blossoms are of a golden-yellow, and the size
of a Chrysantemum. Doz., $1.50; 4 for 60c.; ea., 20c.; charges prepaid.

HYDRANGEA Pan icu lata Gran diflora — Large white panicles of flowers
changing to pink at the base. Perfectly hardy; grows rapidly, eventually attain-
ing a height of 6 to 8 feet; commences to flower in August, when very few
shrubs are in bloom, and lasts until cut off by severe frosts. Doz., $3.50; ea.,

35c.; prepaid.

LI LY-OF-TH E-VALLEY Convallaria Majalis — First Quality Pips. For out-

of-door planting. 100, $2.00; doz. } 30c.; ea., 3c.; prepaid.

LILIES.

Single and dozen lots postpaid; 100 lots by express, not prepaid.

L. auratum — The beautiful golden-
banded or golden-ray ed Lily of Japan.
White, spotted with red and having a
yellow stripe through the center of each
petal, very fragrant. Blooms about July
15. Mammoth bulbs, measuring 9 to 11
inches in circumference. 100, $15.00;

doz., $2.50; ea., 25c.

L. elegans incomparable — Upright,
growing 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 feet high. Flowers,
blood-red, 5 to 6 inches across. Blooms
July 1 to 15. 100, $10.00; doz., $1.50;

ea., 15c.

L. longiflorum — Jananese Easter Lily.
Flowers, white, trumpet-shaped, fragrant
Bulbs measuring from 7 to 9 inches, bear-
ing 8 to 10 flowers. Outdoors, blooms
about July 20. 100, $10.00; doz., $1.50;
ea., 15c.

Lilium Auratum

L. speciosum album— Pure white, very
hardy. Blooms August 15. 100, $12.50;

doz., $2.00; ea., 20c.

L. speciosum melpomene — Rich crimson, bordered with white and spotted
with deep blood-red, a companion to L. speciosum album. Blooms August 15.
100, $12.50; doz,, $2.00; ea., 20c.

PEONIES.

Perhaps the Peony is the oldest and best known inhabitant of the flower
garden. There are now so many improved varieties that are so gorgeous in
their beauty and fully as fragrant as the sweetest rose, that they should have
a place in every garden.

At the prices below I prepay postage or express:

Double Crimson — Doz., $3.00; ea., 30c

Double Rose or Pink — Doz., $3.00; ea., 30c.

Double White — Doz., $3.50; ea., 35c.

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SMALL FRUITS.

Single and dozen lots by mail or express, prepaid. Larger lots by express
or freight at purchaser’s expense. Special prices on large lots quoted on appli-
cation.

STRAWBERRIES

CULTURE — Strawberries require a thorough preparation of the ground by
spading or plowing. Work into the soil a liberal quantity of sheep manure and
wood ashes. Plant in rows 2 feet apart, the plants 15 inches apart in rows.
Pinch off all runners. Cultivate frequently. In December cover the entire bed

1 inch deep with straw or long litter In late March remove the litter from the
crowns of the plants, leaving sufficient about the plants to cover the ground and
keep the berries clean.

This system of Strawberry growing is especially adapted to autumn and
summer planting, and produces the finest berries and largest crop from a given
area.

Varieties marked (P) are pistillate.

Bederwood — Perfect blossom. Second early. Very productive. Medium
large; good grower; light red in color. 100, $1.00; doz., 35c.

Bubach (P) — Very large; strong grower; dark red in color. 100. $1.00;
doz., 35c.

Lovett — Perfect blossom. Extremely late; large and productive. Good
grower and one of the best varieties for canning. 100, $1.00; doz., 35c.

Wm. Belt — Perfect blossom. Medium to late. Large; fine quality; good
grower; dark red in color; very fine for the table. The first few berries are
fan-shaped, and after that they are of the regular shape. 100, $1.25; doz., 40c.

Glen Mary (P) — This fine sort is of large size, good quality and large yield.
In these three respects we believe it is unsurpassed. Color, dark glossy crim-
son. 100, $1.00; doz., 35c.

RASPBERRIES

Before strawberries are entirely gone Raspberries begin to ripen, and if
right varieties have been selected, there need be no break in a continuous
supply, both for home and market. Plant in rows 5 to 6 feet apart, with plants

2 to 3 feet in the row. They should be pinched back when 2 to 3 feet high and
allowed to branch freely and so form strong, stocky bushes.

Columbian — Midseason. Purple. Most desirable for the garden; very
strong-growing, hardy cane, often an inch or more in diameter and branching
very freely. A rich table berry. 100, $2.00; 50, $1.25; doz., 50c.

Cuthbert — Midseason. Red. Plant of vigorous growth. Very prolific; fruit,
very large, crimson, firm and good. 100, $2.00; 50, $1.25; doz., 50c.

Gregg — Late. Black. Canes of strong, vigorous growth; berries, very
large, with heavy bloom. 100, $2.50; 50, $1.50; doz., 60c.

Loudon — Red. Hardier, better and more productive than Cuthbert.
Berries, firm, bright red; splendid shipper. 100, $3.00; 50, $2.00: doz., 80c.

Miller — Early. Red. Large-fruited and profuse bearer; excellent grower,
with large and abundant foliage. Color, brilliant red; sweet, luscious flavor.
100, $2.00; 50, $1.25; doz., 50c.

Marlboro — Early, Red. The largest of the early red Raspberries. The
canes are hardy and fairly productive; berries, crimson and of fine quality.
100, $2.00; 50, $1.25; doz., 50c.

Ohio — Midseason. Black. Exceedingly productive; very hardy, excellent
quality; berries of good size; jet black. 100, $2.50; 50, $1.50; doz., 60c.

BLACKBERRIES

Blackberries are not very particular as to soil, and can be grown on almost
any tillable ground. They want liberal culture and not too heavy manuring,
as it tends to too much cane-growth. Methods of planting, culture and training
are about the same as for Raspberries.

El Dorado — Second early. Fine quality and a good bearer. Berries, med-
ium size, jet black; sweet, rich and pleasant; canes, strong hardy and pro-
ductive. 100, $3.00; 50, $2.00; doz., 80c.

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BLACKBERRIES— Continued.

Early Harvest — Early. Profitable because of its extreme earliness and pro-
ductiveness. Berries, uniform; glossy black; excellent quality. 100, $1.50;
50, $1.00; doz., 40c.

Erie — Early. Canes of ironclad hardiness, strongest growth, free from all
diseases, and wonderfully productive. Berries of largest size, excellent quality,
handsome and firm. 100, $2.50; 50, $1.50; doz., 50c.

Rathbun — The largest Blackberry in cultivation. Hardy, vigorous and a
great bearer. Fruit is large throughout the season, and as a shipper it is un-
surpassed. 100, $2.50; 50, $1.50; doz., 50c.

GOOSEBERRIES
All two-year-old bushes

Plant in rows. The same directions given for Currants apply equally to
Gooseberries. The greatest enemy is mildew, which, however, may be generally
avoided by planting in partial shade and by thorough mulching. The varieties
offered below are seldom attacked by mildew.

Downing — The best of the American seedlings; fruit, large, pale green,
and of excellent quality, both for cooking and table use. Bushes, stocky, vigor-
ous, hardy and very prolific. Doz., ,80c.; ea., 15c.

Pearl — Very prolific. Fruit, white, medium size and fine quality. Doz.,
80c.; ea., 15c.

CURRANTS
All two-year-old bushes

A cool, moist location is best for this fruit, and for this reason it succeeds
admirably when planted by a stone wall or fence, being benefited by partial
shade. Plant in rows four feet apart and the plants three feet apart in rows.
Keep the ground mellow and free of weeds and grass, using bone meal freely.
Mulching is also advisable for the best returns.

Fay’s Prolific — The best Red Currant grown; fruit, large, bright red, of
good flavor and very free from acid. Bearing early, it has given general satis-
faction everywhere. 100, $3.00; 50, $2.00; doz., 75c.

Red Cherry— A popular market variety, on account of its large-sized, deep
red fruit. Very sturdy and thrifty grower. 100, $3.00; 50, $2.00; doz., 57c.

White Grape — The best white variety; large, handsome berries, and one of
the best for the home garden. 100, $3.00; 50, $2.00; doz., 75c.

Black Naples — Fruit, large, handsome and highly flavored. An excellent
variety for jams. 100, $3,00; 50, $2.00; doz., 75c.

HARDY GRAPE-VINES
All two-year-old stock

Plant in rows six feet apart, and eight feet apart in row. Dig holes
sufficiently large to amply accommodate the roots of the vine, and use only fine
surface soil in filling in, mixing it with a little ground bone and sheep manure.

Cut back one-year vines to two eyes, placing the lower one beneath the
surface, spread the roots out, after trimming them. Place the stalk of the vine
at one side of the hole and fill up with soil, pressing down firmly with the feet.
Set a stake by the side of the stalk, to* which the vine should be kept tied,
which will be all the support needed for two years. Keep old wood trimmed
off, growing fruit on new canes. Any manner of pruning that will admit the
sun and air to the fruit will insure a crop.

Concord. — One of the best old sorts; bunch and berries large; color, black,
with a rich bloom. Doz., $1.25; ea., 20c.

Delaware — Red bunches, compact; berries, small, sweet and of the most
excellent flavor. Doz., $2.00; ea., 30c.

Moore’s Diamond — A grand white Grape, first quality fruit. It ripens very
early. In vigor of growth, color and texture, foliage and hardiness of vine,
it partakes of the nature of its parent, Concord. Doz., $1.50; ea., 20c.

Niagara — One of the best white Grapes. Hardy;’ fine quality. This is un-
surpassed in its color and growth. Doz., $1.50; ea., 20c.

Moore’s Early — Color, black, resembling the Concord somewhat, but ripen-
ing two weeks earlier. Doz., $1.75; ea., 25c.

Worden — Black. Very juicy, large size: early. One of the best for family
use. Doz., $1.75; ea., 25c.

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FERTILIZERS.

At the prices below I do not prepay charges

Points to be considered — There are many points to be considered by
farmers when selecting the fertilizers they intend to use. One of the most im-
portant is the material from which they are made; another the mechanical
condition. If the goods are not dry and fine they will not run regularly and uni-
formly through the drill, thus robbing the plants of their proper supply of food.
A fertilizer of high analysis and made from the best materials, if coarse and
not properly ground, will lose much of its value as a fertilizer, from the fact
that the ingredients are not properly mixed; therefore the plant will not get
the full benefit of all the plant-food they contain.

Direction for Use — I do not give any specific rule as to the amount of
fertilizer that should be used. As some lands require more fertilizers than
others, I leave this question for the farmer to decide as to the quantity per acre,
but I do recommend that a liberal amount be used, as I know the farmer will
be doubly paid for every pound of fertilizer that he puts on his land.

LISTER'S BONE AND POTASH (Acid) — In this brand of fertilizer may be
found all the required elements of plant-food necessary to not only give the
plant a quick, vigorous start, but to carry it to maturity. It is fine and dry and
drills well. Available phosphoric acid, 10 per cent.; potash, 2 per cent.
Ton, $16.

LISTER’S “SUCCESS” FERTILIZER — Has met with great success wher-
ever used. I have many flattering reports from those who have tested it. It is
a complete fertilizer in every way. Ammonia, 1 1-2 per cent. ; phosphoric acid,
9 per cent.; potash, 2 per cent. Ton, $25.

LISTER’S “SPECIAL POTATO” FERTI LIZER— Designed to meet the in-
creasing demand for a practical, low-priced fertilizer. It is rich in plant-food
needed for potatoes. Ammonia, 2 per cent.; phosphoric acid, 8 per cent;
potash, 3 per cent. Ton, $27.

PURE RAW BONE MEAL — Finely pulverized, excellent for rose culture.
Decomposes rapidly and is more quickly effective than the coarser grade;
excellent for mixing with potting soil. Recommended for lawns and gardens.
100 lbs., $2.50.

SHEEP MANURE, Pulverized — A pure, natural manure, and a nutritious
food for plants. Its effect is immediate, much more lasting and beneficial than
guano or any othdr manure. It is the best of all manures for mixing with the
soil for greenhouse plants. It makes the richest, safest and quickest liquid
manure, without any deleterious effects. Nothing equals it for use on flower
beds or for the vegetable garden. Especially valuable for lawns; contains all
the constituents for promoting a quick, luxuriant growth, and a rich green
color. No raking-off required. No seeds of foul weeds in it No offensive odor.
Clean to handle. Absolutely safe in any manner.

Directions for Use— For lawns, use at the rate of from 500 to 600 pounds
per acre. For pot-plants, mix one part of sheep manure to six parts of soil.
For use in the vegetable garden, spread over the surface and dig in. For
liquid manure, one pound to five gallons of water per day can be safely used.
100 lbs., $1.50. Price on application for ton lots.

CANADA HARD WOOD ASHES— Drive away insects and improve the
texture of the soil; indispensable for all crops requiring potash; very beneficial
for garden and field crops; of high value for grass and lawns. Apply one to
two tons per acre, as one heavy application will do more than the same quantity
would, applied in fractions. 100 lbs., $1.00: ton, $13.00.

KAINIT, MURIATE OF POTASH, NITRATE OF SODA and other Chemi-
cals — Prices on application.

INSECTICIDES.

At the prices below I do not prepay charges, except where noted.

NOTE — Liquids and poisonous powders cannot be sent by mail.

ARSENATE OF LEAD— For all leaf-eating insects. When once applied
it sticks. Used as a spray. 2 lb. can, 50c.

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Pat. March 16 and Nov. g, 1S97.
Pat, in Canada Nov. 2, 1897,
and Jan. 25, 190a

BUG DEATH— For potato bugs and blight; con-
tains no arsenic and will not wash off; can be
applied dry or as a spray. Keeps the plants
healthy and actually increases the yield. This has
been proven by repeated tests. 100 lb. keg., $7.00;
12 1-2 lb., pkg., $1.00; 5 lb., pkg., 50c.; 3 lb., pkg.,
35e.; 1 lb., pkg., 15c.

BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Liquid)— For fungus
diseases. Directions for use on can. 1 gal. can,
$ 1 . 00 .

BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Dry)— To be used
with a dry powder duster or blower. 1 lb., pkg.,
20c.

BORDEAUX AND PARIS GREEN (Liquid)— A

combination which catches both bugs and blight
at the same time. 1 gal. can, $1.00.

BORDEAUX AND PARIS GREEN (Dry)— For
use with a dry powder duster or blower. 1 lb.
pkg., 20c.

COPPER SULPHATE — For fungus diseases. Used alone and also with
lime in Bordeaux Mixture. 100 lbs., $7.00; lb., 8c.

HELLEBORE, Powdered White — For the destruction of slugs, worms,
caterpillars, etc. Less poisonous than Paris green and London purple, and
safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe. Can be used as a
powder or dissolved, 1 oz. in 3 gallons of water. Lb., 25c.; 5 lbs., $1.00; 10
lb., $1.80; 25 lbs. and over at 17c. per lb.

“N ICO-FU M E” — For fumigating

greenhouses. Is positively the strong-
est Tobacco Paper on the market;
does not injure blooms, and furnishes
the easiest method of fumigation ever
devised. “Nico-Fume” is packed in
special friction-top tins and is sold as
follows: 288 sheets, $6.50; 144 sheets,

$3.50; 24 sheets, 75c.

PARIS GREEN— As the market
is very unsettled on this article, I will
quote close prices on application.
State quantity wanted.

ICOFUME

•SHEETS ARE

READ/ FOR U SE/
\ho folding is '

REQUIRED. «Jl)5T
HANG EACH SHEET
FROM THE HOLE
PUNCHED IN ONE
END, THEN LIGHT
lower end. Blow

OU T FLAME AND LET
THE SHEET BURN.

No.I Lighting (sheet hung

FROM PLANT STfCrS. )

M 0.2.5 MON NG.

PETROLEUM EM U LSI ON— Prepared according to the most improved
formula; ready for use by simply adding water (25 to 50 parts water to one
of Emulsion). For San Jose scale, cabbage worm, scale on trees, caterpillars,
melon . aj ^ .age. g A e<Miliy and lice of all kinds,
all sucking insects, either on plants or animals. Qt.,
50c.; by express, not prepaid.

SLUG SHOT — A non-poisonous powder for Potato
Bugs, Cabbage Lice and Worms, Currant Worms, etc.
5 lb. pkg., 25c.; 1 lb. canisters, with perforated cap,
15c.

SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP— One of the best insecti-
cides for house use, especially for roses. 8-oz. cake,
28c.; 3-oz. cake, 13c.; postpaid. With each order for
one 8-oz. cake I give free a copy of Rexford’s little book
on house plants.

WHALE-OIL SOAP— Made from pure Whale Oil
and Caustic Soda. An excellent wash for trees and
plants where insects and eggs affect the bark, and for
smearing on the trunks of trees to prevent worms from
crawling up. 5~lbs., 50c.; 2 lbs., 25c.; lb. cake, 15c. Add
15c. per lb. if ordered by mail.

Sulpho-

Tobacco

Soap

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INSECTICIDE APPLIANCES.

At prices below I

do not prepay charges

oort&

DICKEY DUSTEPth^or applying Bug
Death, Slug Shot, eO, p^Made of tin; light,
compact, easy to n&ndle, and does the
work perfectly. Each, 25c.

ACME POWDER GUN— Will handle
all kinds of dry insecticides. Made of
sound, seasoned lumber and best quality
of leather. Well finished throughout.

Acme Single Gun (As illustrated)— Each, 75c.

Acme Double Gun — Each, $1.50.

BROWNiE DUSTER— For dry pow-
ders. Weighs, complete, 3 1-2 lbs.
2 16-in. tubes and one bent nozzle
with each machine. Capacity of
reservoir, 1-2 lb. Each, $2.75.

LITTLE GIANT DUSTER— For dry

powders. 2 tubes, 5 nozzles, and

shoulder strap with each machine. LITTLl

Capacity, nearly 1 quart of powder. ^ duster.

Weight, 5 lb.; shipping weight, 12

lbs. Each, $4.50. — — —

® i % e= % s= =% s _*l

CHAMPION DUSTER — For dry powders. Handles
two rows at one time, adjustable to any width of
i row » will do as much in one day as a horse power

sprayer. 4 tubes, six nozzles, 2 carrying straps and
1 oil can with each machine. Capacity, over 1 quart
33 w3SBB mbh of powder. Weight, about 6 lbs.; shipping weight,
' 15 lbs - Bach ’ $ 7 - 00 *

LuwtLL uub i cn- — For all kinds ||
of dry powders. Works the same
as a sprayer. Made of tin. Ea., 60c.

LOWELL GLASS TANK SPRAYER — No corks to lose out; they have a
screw cap where jar is filled. A perfectly dry pump; when plunger is drawn
back no solution is sucked up into pump cylinder, thus valves are always dry
and pliable and ready for use; the cylinder is 6 inches longer than any other

make, thus allowing operator to stand up
straight, and avoids backaches. Will spray
m i— , _c up as we ll as down. Each sprayer has a

K — J l large hand-hold, agitator, two short, straight

*- oweb brass solution tubes; valves are cut from

Glass Tank ||lb Mgfi wfflr whole hides of best leather. Jar is held by

Sprayer a heavy one-inch band of XX tin. No wire

band used. Solution tank is one-quart
Mason glass fruit-jar. Finished a bright red enamel. No. 1 Dowell glass tank
sprayers, tin tube, zinc jar top and can screw. Each, 75c.

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LOWELL No. 4 SPRAYER— A

sprayer having the long pump cylinder
of the Glass Tank Sprayer. The best
made. Each, 30c.

AUTO SPRAY—

Works automatically
for six to fifteen
minutes, according
to the nozzle open-
ing. It may be charged in fifteen seconds by a few strokes
of the plunger. Capacity, four gallons, and when properly
charged, contains three gallons of solution and one gallon
of compressed air. Eight to twelve strokes of the plunger
will compress the air and two pumpings will discharge the
entire contents. *>

Three gallons of solution or one charge will easily
cover one-half acre of potatoes or otbe similar crop.

Each machine is fitt; 1 with th^ .*uto-Pop ” an auto-
matic nozzle, which is cl ’ ly the air pressure used to
operate the “Auto-Spray.’ 2 . m operation a lever is moved
by simple losing the hand, thus opening the valve and
allowing an instantaneous discharge of spray. By releas-
ing the lever it closes itself automatically, hence the spray
is in perfect control.

Diameter, 7 inches; height, 2 feet; capacity, 4 gallons;
weight, empty, 7 lbs.; weight, loaded, 39 lbs.; weight,
shipping, 12 lbs. No. 1 B — Brass Tank and Pump, $6.5o’
complete.

Auto-Spray

HORTICULTURAL SUNDRIES.

POT LABELS, WOODEN-

—Postage or

express prepaid.

PLAIN

PAINTED

1,000

100

Doz.

1,000

100

Doz.

3 14 -in.

.60

.10

.05

.80

.15

.05

4 -in.

.75

.10

.05

1.00

.15

.05

5 -in*

1.00

.15

.05

1.25

.15

.05

6 -in.

1.25

.15

.05

1.50

.20

.05

GARDEN

LABELS-

-12 inches long

7.50

1.00

.10

MAST 1C A— For glazing greenhouses, sash and hotbeds.

MASTICA MACHINE — For applying above. $1.25.

MATS FOR HOTBEDS— Made of burlap, thickly padded with waste wool

^inA 0t l°, n L warmer and less bulky than straw. Size 40x36 in., ea., $1.00; doz.
$il.00; 76x76 in., ea., $1.25; doz., $14.00.

RUBBER PUTTY BULB — For glazing. Ea
RUBBER PLANT SPRI N KLERS— Ea., 75c.:’

SHEARS — Pruning— Solid steel.

Malleable. Ea., 35c.

Grass or Sheep — Curved handle.

ea., 30c.

Hedge— For grass trimming also. Ea., $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75.
THERMOMETERS — Common Japanned Tin Case — 7-in 15c • 8-in
10-in., 25c.; 12-in., 30c.

Hotbed, or Mushroom Bed — Pointed brass bottom for plunging
grade, $1.50; standard grade, $1.00.

RAFFIA For tying plants. Also used for making fancy baskets.

20.; postpaid. Special price on larger lots.

GRAFTING WAX— 1-4 lb., 10c.; 1-2 lb., 20c.; 1 lb., 30c. Add 8c. per lb for
postage.

GARDEN TROWELS — One of the best trowels ever offered.

Gal., $1.25

$1.00; 10c. extra for postage,
add 5c. extra for postage.
Ea., 7 1-2 inch, 90c.; 81-2 inch, $1.00.

Ea., $1.00. Standard. 5-inch blade,

20c.;

Best

Lb..

forged stecj, strong and durable. 6-in., ea., 35c.
Wl c ' wRS — Add 5c. each for postage.

Lan , - — E^ch. 25c. Hazeltine’s — Each, 25c.

Add 10c. for postage.
Excelsior — Each, 10c.

It is made of

Books on Rural Topics.

THE FARMER’S BUSINESS HAND-BOOK by I. P. Roberts. Gives full advice
on the simplest methods of keeping farm accounts, and on the legal questions
most likely to give the farmer trouble. 300 pages. $1.00, postage 9c.

FARM POULTRY by Geo. C. Watson, M. S., Professor of Agriculture in the
Pennsylvania State College. A practical aid to the farmer and amateur. A
help to better poultry products and increased profits. 341 pages, 95
Illustrations. $1.25, postage 11c.

THE CcRRE OF ANIMALS by N. D. Mays. D. V. S., State Veterinarian of
Kansas. A book of brief and clear advice on the diseases and ailments of
farm animals. 464 pages, 59 illustrations. $1.25, postage 12c.

THE HORTICULTURISTS RULE BOOK by L. H. Bailey, Prpfessor of Horti-
culture at Cornell University. A compendium of useful information
for gardeners, florists, fruit growers, farmers and others. 312 pages, 75c
postpaid.

THE FORGING BOOK by E. H. Bailey. A Manual on the cultivation of
Vegetables in Glass Houses. It describes the best equipped forcing-houses;
tells what crops may be grown and how best to do the work. 266 pages, 88
illustrations. $1.00, postage 5c.

GARDEN MAKING by L. H. Bailey, aided by L. R. Taft, F. A. Waugh and
Ernest Walker. Suggestions for the utilizing of Home Grounds. A useful
book for everyone who has a chance to grow plants Covers, vegetables,
flowers, shrubs and fruits. 417 pages, 250 illustrations. $1.00, postage 10c.

THE PRACTICAL GARDEN BOOK by C. E. Hunn and L. H. Bailey. A
Manual of simple directions for growing the common things about the house
and garden. Everything arranged alphabetically like a miniature
cyc’opedia. 250 pages Many marginal cuts. $1.00, postage 5c.

NOTE

I issue each year the following: catalogs and price lists in addition

to my SEED BOOK

IMPLEMENT CATALOG
POULTRY SUPPLY CATALOG
FALL BULB CATALOG

My SEED BOOK and the FALL BULB CATALOG

are mailed to all my regular customers whose names appear in my files.
The others will be mailed FREE on request. They are my salesmen
and I shall be very glad to send either or both to any who may ask forthdi

1 ■: '

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"pprEIVED H

ft APR 2 01975 *

y. Department of ftgricultiif8_

I ■ *

I OZ.or First Quality
rxED /Nasturtiums

EITHER TALL OR DWARF
AN O

I 0 Z. of Y. & H. Newport
y'AiXED Sweet Peas.
POSTPAID FOR 15 <

.CENTS,

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p. O.

State

JOSIAH

FIELD

FLOWER

VEGETABLE

SEEDS,

POULTRY SUPPLIES,

Foot of Grand Street.

YOUNG,-

TROY,

New York.

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