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-MARKET GARDENERS’
Wholesale Price List
Offered By
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I. N. SIMON & SON
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Hlgh Grad- Seeds for Market Gardeners & Shippers
EARLY VICTOR MUSK MELON
The best green fleshed crate melon to date for shipping long distances. As early as
the Water’s Early with the deep flesh of the Netted Rock.
For further description and prices see page 21.
SPECIAL NOTICE
WE make a specialty of supplying Market Gardeners with
the best strains of seeds that can be produced. We are
always on the alert for a better strain, and if we find it
we spare no expense in securing seed stock of it.
We handle absolutely nothing that we do not believe to be
the best obtainable. We do not claim to compete in prices with
irresponsible parties, whose sole effort is to secure the lowest
priced seeds, regardless of quality; such seeds are not cheap, but
dear at any price. The first cost of seeds is insignificant, com-
pared with time and labor that must be expended upon a grow-
ing crop. Quality is our first consideration, and the prices we
offer are as low as first-class seeds can be sold for. All goods will
be delivered at freight depots or express offices in Philadelphia,
free of charge, but we do not pay the charges of transportation. If
seeds are ordered by mail, postage must be added to these prices
at the rate of 8 cents per pound on SEEDS, 10 cents per quart on
CORN, and 15 cents per quart on PEAS and BEANS. SEEDS
CANNOT BE SENT AT ZONE RATES BY PARCEL POST.
The rates we name are the same to any point in the United States.
The rates to Canada are 12 cents per pound. Remittances should
be made by Postal Money Order, Express Co.’s Money Order or
by Registered Letter. Parties buying large quantities of any
one variety will be quoted special prices on application.
TERMS OF GUARANTEE : - The seeds offered in this cata-
- 1 1 — logue have been carefully
grown, selected, cleaned and tested for germination, and we be-
lieve them to be first class in every respect, but we cannot guar-
antee the crop as too many conditions enter into it, therefore we
give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, purity,
productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds we send out, and
we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the pur-
chaser does not accept the goods on these terms they are to be re-
turned at once, and if the money has been paid for them it will
be refunded.
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HIGH GRADE SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENERS AND SHIPPERS
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WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
ASPARAGUS
Starkey’s Mammoth Prolific. — Originated at Bustleton,
Philadelphia, and is well known in the Philadelphia
market. Produces heavy green shoots of fine quality and
always brings the highest market price. Oz. 10c., 34 lb.
30c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.50.
Early Giant French Argenteuil. — A variety imported
from France which is claimed to resist rust better than
some American sorts. It produces an abundance of
heavy dark green shoots and is very early. Our seed is
direct from France. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs.
$7.00.
Palmetto. — A very early maturing and prolific variety,
producing numerous deep green shoots of excellent qual-
ity. One of the most popular varieties. Oz. 5c., 34 lb.
15c., lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.50.
Conover’s Colossal. — A mammoth green sort of the
largest size and good quality. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 40c.,
10 lbs. $3.50.
Barr’s Mammoth. — A popular variety, producing heavy
green shoots. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.50.
Columbia Mammoth White. — Shoots of largest size and
clear white until four to six inches above the surface. Oz.
7c., lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
We can supply strong two-year-old roots of the follow-
ing varieties:
Starkey’s Mammoth Prolific. $5.00 per 1,000.
Early Giant French Argenteuil. $5.00 per 1,000.
Palmetto. $4.50 per 1,000.
Barr’s Mammoth. $4.50 per 1,000.
Conover’s Colossal. $4.50 per 1,000.
Columbia Mammoth White. $5.00 per 1,000.
One-year-old Roots, 50c. per one thousand less.
BEANS
DWARF OR BUSH — Wax Podded Varieties
Cracker Jack. — An entirely new wax bean of distinct
character, and superior to any of the wax varieties as a
market bean. It is extremely early, exceedingly produc-
tive and of excellent quality. It is a very strong grower,
and up to the present time has not been known to blight
or spot. The pods are flat, very fleshy, stringless, and
have a handsome golden yellow color. They will surely
please any one wanting a bean of this description. Qt.
25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
California Rust Proof. — An extra early, extremely hardy
variety, producing an abundance of handsome, long, yel-
low, flat pods. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Simon’s New White-Seeded Wax. — An extra early, white-
seeded, stringless variety, producing numerous handsome,
long, yellow, flat pods of excellent quality. A great ad-
vantage this bean has is if it is not used in the green
state, it can be allowed to dry and used as a winter shell
bean. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.90, bus. $7.00.
Cracker Jack Bean
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. — One of the most popular, flat
podded wax beans. Long, handsome, yellow pods of fine
quality. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.90, bus. $7.00.
Curries Rust Proof. — Hardy, early and prolific; long
flat, yellow pods. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Davis Kidney Wax. — A white-seeded, flat-podded va-
riety df good appearance, but inclined to get tough quick-
ly. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.90, bus. $7.00.
Rust-Proof Golden Wax. — Early and prolific, pods flat.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Hcdson Wax. — Matures ten days to two weeks later
than the early varieties. Pods are long and flat and of
a light yellow or creamy-white color. Very strong grow-
er and prolific. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Webber Wax. — Extra early; very prolific sort; pods al-
most round; good deep color and fine quality. Qt. 25c.,
4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
New Golden Queen. — An excellent second early or
main crop sort, producing an abundance of very long, flat
pods of a creamy-white color. It is a very strong grower
and should be sown thinner than most varieties. Two
weeks later than the extra earlies, and will continue to
bear longer. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Michigan White Wax. — A new white-seeded variety, re-
sembling Golden Wax. Pods long, flat and of an attrac-
tive appearance. Can be used either as a snap bean or a
winter shelled bean. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.90, bus.
$7.00.
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I. N. SIMON & SON, 6 N. FRONT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
BEANS — Continued
DWARF OR BUSH— Wax Podded Varieties
Brittle Wax. — The best of the round podded sorts; early,
prolific; pods long, handsome shape and color; entirely
stringless; quality excellent. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk.
$1.90, bus. $7.00.
Pencil Pod Black Wax. — Extra early, pods medium
length, round, clear, waxy white and of excellent quality,
tender and stringless. It is quite prolific. Qt. 25c., 4 qts.
90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Round Pod Kidney Wax. — Early and very prolific, pro-
ducing long, handsome round pods. Good color and ex-
cellent quality; entirely stringless. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00,
pk. $1.90, bus. $7.00.
Refugee Wax. — Similar to Refugee Thousand to One,
except the pods are yellow. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75,
bus. $6.50.
Valentine Wax.— Pods round and quite prolific; medium
early. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Burpee’s New Kidney Wax. — A stronger grower and
more prolific than Wardwell’s. The pods are more fleshy,
being thicker through and are entirely stringless. Season
about the same. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.90, bus. $7.00.
Perfection Wax. — Pods six inches long and one-halt"
inch broad, but not very fleshy, early and quite prolific.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Pod Spot Proof Wax . — An entirely new introduction
and one of the earliest varieties. Pods are seven inches
long, one-half inch wide, three-eighths of an inch thick
and are of a rich golden yellow color. They show no
signs of strings until well-developed and then only slight-
ly. After two years’ trial it has shown no tendency to
spot, a very important feature. It is extremely hardy and
very prolific, and we pronounce it one of the best varieties
for market gardeners. Qt. 35c, 4 qts. $1.25, pk. $2.25,
bus. $8.00.
DWARF OR BUSH — Green Podded Varieties
King of the Earlies. — The hardiest and earliest of any
of the green podded sorts. The pods are long, smooth,
straight and of a handsome bright green color. It is
very prolific and is sure to please those who want an ex-
tra early, round, green bean. Quality not as good as
Simon’s Stringless Round Pod, but much earlier. Qt.
25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. — An extra early, round
podded, prolific sort, bearing numerous long, bright green,
stringless pods of excellent quality. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c.,
pk. $1.60, bus. $6.00.
Simon’s Stringless Round Pod. — A new second early
variety, producing an abundance of long, stringless, round
pods of excellent quality. No matter how old, there is
no sign of a string. We recommend it for second or late
planting. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60, bus. $6.00.
French Stringless
French Stringless. — An early and . prolific, extra long,
round, green podded sort. Pods straight, smooth and of
a beautiful green color; stringless while young. One of
the best main crop beans. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60,
bus. $6.00.
Giant Stringless Green Pod. — A very productive, long,
round podded sort, maturing a little later than Burpee’s
Stringless. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 80c., pk. .$1.50, bus. $5.50.
Extra Early Red Valentine. — One of the most popular
green podded sorts. The pods are only medium length
but are very prolific. Our istock is the true round pod-
ded. Qt. 25c!., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.50.
Early Refugee. — Early and prolific; pods medium
length, round, and of bright green color. Qt. 25c., 4 qts.
80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.50.
Late Refugee or Thousand-to-One. — This variety is usu-
ally sown for a fall crop. It is two weeks later than Early
Refugee. The pods are medium length, round, and of a
light green color. Very prolific. On account of its dense
foliage it will stand a light frost without injury to the
pods, as they are well protected by the foliage. Qt. 25c.,
4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus., $6.50
Hodson Green Pod. — Season the same as Hodson Wax,
about two weeks later than the early varieties. Pods are
six inches long, flat and produced in great abundance.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.50.
Do not fail to include Cracker Jack, Pod Spot
Proof Wax and Simon’s Stringless Round Pod in
your order. They are all good varieties and will
please you.
HIGH GRADE SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENERS AND SHIPPERS
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BEANS — Continued
DWARF OR BUSH — Green Podded Varieties
• Longfellow. — Extra long, round, straight pods; early
and prolific. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60, bus. $6.00.
Black Valentine. — Very poplar on account of its ex-
treme hardiness and earliness. The pods are lone-, smooth,
straight, round and of a bright green color. They must
be picked as soon as ready, as they toughen quickly. Qt.
25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Bountiful. — Extra early, stringless flat pods of excellent
quality; very prolific. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus.
$5.50.
Best of all Early Market.- — Extra early, round, smooth
pods of bright green color and medium length; very
prolific. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.50.
Full Measure. — A second early round-podded stringless
variety of recent introduction. The pods are good length,
bright green in color and entirely stringless, but are in-
clined to grow a little crooked. Very prolific and of excel-
lent quality. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60, bus. $6.00.
Keeney’s Stringless Refugee. — Precisely the same as
Refugee Thousand-to-One, except that it is absolutely
stringless. This is a valuable acquisition for canners or
those who want a bean of this class without strings. Qt.
30c., 4 qts. $1.10, pk. $2.10, bus. $8.00.
Dwarf Horticultural. — (Also called Italian Bean.) Large
green pods, splashed with carmine. Excellent either as
snaps in the green state, shelled green or dry. They be-
come fit for use as green shelled beans very early, and in
this condition the beans are very large, easily shelled and
about equal to the lima in quality. Qt. 25, c., 4 qts. 80c.,
pk. $1.50, bus. $5.50.
LIMA BEANS— Dwarf or Bush
Giant-Podded Bush Lima. — The largest Bush Lima.
Pods contain four to five large beans set close together
in the pods. It is very prolific, and the beans are of ex-
cellent quality. Qt. 50c., 4 qts. $1.75, pk. $3.25, bus. $12.00.
Burpee’s Bush Lima. — Well-known, popular Bush Lima,
producing numerous pods of large beans. Qt. 35c., 4 qts.
$1.15, pk. $2.10, bus. $8.00.
Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima. — Larger pod and a few
days earlier than Burpee’s Bush Lima; beans thicker and
of good quality. Qt. 50c., 4 qts. $1.75, pk. $3.25, bus. $12.00.
Wonderful Bush Lima. — A selected strain of Fordhook
Bush, producing broader and larger pods with larger
beans. Pods average four large beans set one against the
other, and are borne well up off the' ground, thus prevent-
ing rotting during wet weather. The beans when shelled
are green. It is early and very prolific, and we pronounce
it one of the best Bush Limas. Qt. 50c., 4 qts. $1.90, pk.
$3.75, bus. $14.00.
Wonderful Bush Lima, Giant Podded Bush Lima,
Natural Size Natural Size
Fordhook Bush Lima. — An improved Dreer’s Bush Lima.
Both pods and beans are larger and the bushes are more
erect. The beans are thick through, of good size, and are
close together in the pod. Very prolific. Qt. 50c., 4 qts.
$1.90, pk. $3.75, bus. $14.00.
Dreer’s or Kummerle Bush Lima. — Similar to the Po-
tato, or Challenger Pole Lima, except in bush form. Pods
average three thick beans set close together in the pod.
Qt. 50c., 4 qts. $1.75, pk. $3.25, bus. $12.00.
Henderson’s Improved Bush Lima. — An extra early, ex-
ceedingly prolific lima of true bush form. Both pods and
beans are quite small but of excellent quality. Qt. 35c.,
4 qts. $1.25, pk. $2.00, bus. $7.50.
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BEAN S— Continued
LIMA BEANS— Pole Varieties
Chris. Simon’s Large-
Podded Green. — Origi-
nated with Mr. Chris-
topher Simon, a well-
known Philadelphia
market gardener, whose
name it bears.
The pods are borne
in great profusion and
contain five large, rath-
er thick beans set
close together in the
pod.
A valuable feature is
that every bean is
green when shelled,
and the quality is unex-
celled. It is a medium
early variety and con-
tinues to bear until
frost. Qt. 40c., 4 qts.
$1.25, pk. $2.25, bus.
$8.00.
Wilkey’s Perfection
Prize. — Originated
with Mr. Thomas Wil-
key, one of Philadel-
phia’s oldest market
gardeners.
in large clusters and
contain an average of
five large flat beans of
excellent quality. It is
a heavy producer and
continues to bear until
frost; medium early,
Qt. 40c., 4 qts. $1.25,
pk. $2.25, bus. $8.00.
Early Leviathan. — A
week earlier than any
of the large podded
sorts. Pods borne in
large clusters and con-
tain four good sized
green beans. Very pro-
ductive. Qt. 35c., 4 qts.
$1.25, pk. $2.00. bus.
$7.00.
Challenger, or
Dreer’s Improved. — Vine very stout, vigorous and pro-
ductive. The pods are much thicker than those of other
limas, with an average of four thick beans set one against
the other in the pod so closely that the ends of the beans
are indented. It is early and continues to produce large
clusters until frost. It will shell out more than the flat-
podded sorts. Also known as Potato Lima. Qt. 30c., 4
qts. $1.00, pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Ideal. — Produces a tremendous crop of pods averaging
seven inches long filled with five to six extra large beans
of excellent quality. Season medium late. Qt. 35c., 4 qts.
$1.25, pk. $2.00, bus. $7.00.
Walter’s Prolific Thick Pole Lima
Natural Size
Walter’s Prolific Thick. — An improvement on Challen-
ger. Both pods and beans are larger and it is more pro-
lific. The shelled beans are deeper green. Decidedly the
best of the thick chunky or Potato Pole Limas. Qt. 35c.,
4 qts. $1.25, pk. $21.25, bus. $8.00.
Shotwell’s Improved.— Similar to Challenger. The beans
are a trifle larger. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Seibert’s Large Early. — Extra early and very productive.
Pods are thin and contain four large green beans of the
finest quality. Continues to bear until frost. Qt. 30c., 4
qts. $1.00, pk. $1.75, bus. $6.00.
Ford’s Mammoth Podded. — One of the largest and most
productive lima beans, bearing large clusters of broad
pods, six to eight inches long, containing four to six large
beans of excellent quality. Medium early. Qt. 35c., 4 qts.
$1.25, pk. $2.00, bus. $7.00.
King of the Garden. — Vines vigorous and productive.
The pods are long and contain four to five immense white
beans of excellent quality. Medium early. Qt. 30c., 4 qts.
$1.00, pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Carpinteria Green Seeded. — The vine is very strong, of
vigorous growth, with many large branches or runners,
and produce a great many pods, which are closely filled
with very large, broad-seeded and plump, thick, green,
perfect beans. Qt. 35c., 4 qts. $1.25, pk. $2.00, bus. $7.00.
Chris. Simon’s Large-Podded
Green Pole Lima, Natural Size
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BEANS — Continued
Various Pole Varieties
Kentucky Wonder, or Old Homestead. — An early and
prolific sort, producing green pods seven or eight inches
long; an excellent snap bean. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk.
$1.75, bus. $6.00.
Burger’s Green Pod Stringless, or White Seeded Ken-
tucky Wonder. — A new pole variety of great merit. Bears
long, green, brittle, stringless pods of excellent flavor. It
rivals all other pole beans and is destined to become the
most popular of all. Qt. 35c., 4 qts. $1.25, pk. $2.00, bus.
$7.50.
Horticultural, or Speckled Cranberry. — Pods short,
broad, pale green, becoming streaked with bright red as
they mature. Good quality, either green or dried. Qt.
30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.75, bus. $6.00.
Lazy Wife. — One of the later green-podded pole beans
for snaps. The pods, borne in large clusters, are five to
seven inches long, broad, thick, fleshy and entirely string -
less. The dry beans are excellent for winter use. Seed
White. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.85, bus, $7.00.
Early Golden Cluster Wax. — One of the best wax-pod-
ded pole beans. Pods six to eight inches long, broad,
thick, fleshy and of the very best quality. They remain
in condition for use for a long time. Qt. 35c., 4 qts. $1.25,
pk. $2.00, bus. $7.50.
Kentucky Wonder Wax. — An excellent variety, and one
of the very best pole beans. The pods are long, very
thick, meaty, deeply saddle-backed, entirely stringless, and
bright yellow in color. The vine is thrifty and very pro-
lific. Seed deep brown. Qt. 35c., 4 qts. $1.25, pk. $2.00,
bus. $7.50.
Scarlet Runner. — Produces scarlet flowers, followed by
large podded beans which are used both as a snap and
shelled bean. Qt. 35c., 4 qts. $1.25, pk. $2.00, bus. $7.50.
Bush Varieties for Winter Shell Beans
Early Marrow Pea, or White Navy. — Early and very
prolific. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.50.
Large White Marrow. — Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25,
bus. $4.50.
Dwarf White Kidney. — Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25,
bus. $4.50.
BEET
Crosby’s Egyptian. — One of the most popular early va-
rieties of fine shape and good quality. It matures very
quickly, is smooth and of a dark color. Top medium
size, and while some gardeners claim it has too much for
growing under glass, others use it exclusively. Our stock
of this valuable variety is unsurpassed. Oz. 10c., 54 lh.
25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Arlington Favorite. — An early maturing sort with me-
dium-sized top and globular-shaped root of medium-dark
color. Quality excellent, especially when young. Oz. 10c.,
^ lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Crimson Globe. — A second-early sort with roots almost
globe-shaped and of a deep crimson color. The flesh is
tender and of fine quality. Top small. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.'
Early Eclipse. — Very early, root nearly globular, flesh
bright red, zoned with white. Medium-sized top, quality
excellent. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 70c., 10 lbs. $6.00.
Electric. — Very early, root slightly flattened, dark color,
medium-sized top, small tap root and excellent quality.
Oz. 10c., y* lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Edmand’s Early. — An early dark red turnip-shaped sort
of excellent quality, with a strong top which makes it
especially valuable for trenching. Oz. 10c., 54 lh. 25c., lb.
70c., 10 lbs. $6.00.
Nutting’s Early Gem
Nutting’s Early Gem. — The finest early beet, either for
growing under sash or outside. It is perfectly smooth,
handsome shape, dark color and of excellent quality. It
is as early as any and will clean off the ground in three
pullings. An excellent all-the-year-round beet, except for
trenching. We do not recommend it for trenching, as
the top is rather small and light for this purpose. Oz.
10c., % lb. 25c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Detroit Dark Red. — One of the most popular second
early, or main crop sorts. Roots round, smooth, dark
blood red, and of fine quality. Our stock of this impor-
tant variety is unexcelled. Oz. 10c., 54 lh. 25c., lb. 75c., 10
lbs. $6.50. '
Extra Early Egyptian. — Very early, root flattened and
dark blood red, with a small top and tap root, which
makes it suitable for growing under glass, also for trans-
planting. It is good quality when young, but gets woody
quickly. One of the best for forcing. Oz. 10c., 54 lh. 25c«,
lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Simon’s Dark-Leaved Blood Ball. — A new second early
round sort, with deep blood red flesh, almost black. The
leaves are also dark red. The darkest blood beet. Oz.
10c., ^ lb. 25'c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Lentz’s Extra Early. — An extra early, light-colored, tur-
nip-shaped beet, originating in Philadelphia. The flesh is
light red, zoned with white. The top is light green and
small, which makes it suitable for growing under sash.
The quality is excellent, being extremely sugary and re-
maining tender longer than any other variety. As a but-
tered beet it is excellent. It is a verj'- fast grower. Our
stock is pure and can be depended on to give the finest
results. Oz. 10c., % lb. 25c., lb. 70c., 10 lbs. $6.00, bus.
$8.00.
Bastian’s Extra Early. — Top medium sized, root turnip
shaped, of a light red color zoned with white. Quite
early and of good quality. Oz. 10c., 54 lh. 25c., lb. 70c.,
10 lbs. $6.00.
Dewing’s Blood Turnip. — A medium early, dark blood,
turnip-shaped sort, with a medium-sized top. It is grown
quite extensively for a pit beet to sell through the win-
ter months, as it is a good keeper. Oz. 10c., 54 lh. 25c.,
lb. 70c., 10 lbs. $6.00.
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Incomparable Second Early
BEET — Continued
Incomparable Second Early. — The best second early or
main crop beet. Roots almost globe-shaped, very dark
red, smooth and of excellent quality, remaining crisp,
sweet and tender for a long time. It is handsome in shape
and color. The skin is of a dark red color with flesh still
darker. Top medium-sized. Sown with Crosby’s Egyp-
tian, it will mature a few days later. Sure to please any
market gardener who wants a blood red beet. Oz. 10c.,
54 lb. 25c., lb. 85c, 10 lbs. $7.50.
Wesley’s Early Market. — An extra early blood red sort,
of excellent quality. The root is smooth, nearly round
and of handsome appearance. Top medium-sized. One
of the earliest. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Bassano Extra Early. — Top large and light green. Root
turnip-shaped, pink zoned with white. The quality is ex-
cellent, very sweet and tender. Very fast grower. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 70c., 10 lbs. $6.00.
Philadelphia, or Perfection Half Long. — A distinct va-
riety used principally as a winter beet to sell by the
bushel. The root is twice as long as thick, flesh rich dark
red, and of excellent quality, which it retains throughout
the winter, never becoming woody. Seed should be sown
July 1st to 15th for a winter crop, as it is a rather slow
grower. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 70c., 10 lbs. $6.00, bus. $8.
Bastian’s Half Long. — Similar to Philadelphia Half
Long, but not as deep red. Ozj 10c., 54 lb- 25c., lb. 70c.,
10 lbs. $6.00., bus. $8.00.
Long Dark Blood. — A standard late variety, keeping
well through the winter. The root is long and smooth,
skin very dark, almost black, flesh very dark red, sweet
and tender. Oz. 10c., 54 lb- 25c., lb. 70c., 10 lbs. $6.00.
Wesley’s Early Market
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet. — Used for the tops only,
which are superior to other beet tops. The tops are
cooked the same as spinach and the leaf stalks like as-
paragus.
Large Ribbed White. — Oz. 10c., 54 lb- 20c., lb. 60c.
Lucullus. — Large, crumpled leaves. The best variety.
Oz. 10c., J4 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Mangel Wurzel
Giant Half Sugar. — iThe best for feeding stock, as it con-
tains more nutritive value. Grows half out of the ground.
Color of skin pink above the ground, white below. Oz.
5c., 54 lb- 15c., lb. 35cJ, 10 lbs. and over, 30c.
Mammoth Long Red. — A mammoth growing variety
which gives great bulk. Skin red. Oz. 5c., 54 lb- 15c., lb.
35c., 10 lbs. and over, 30c*
Golden Tankard. — Root large, flesh yellow zoned with
white. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 35c., 10 lbs. and over, 30c.
BROCCOLI
Early Large White French. — The best variety. Large
white compact heads which continue firm for a long time.
Will stand greater extremes of temperature than cauli-
flower, to which it is similar. Oz. 40c., 54 lb- $1.25, lb. $4.00.
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Long Island Improved. — The best sort, producing nu-
merous good-sized compact sprouts, which are cooked
similar to cabbage. If boiled with bacon they are superior
to cabbage. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Paris Market. — A half-dwarf strain producing fine hard
sprouts. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50.
HIGH GRADE SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENERS AND SHIPPERS
7
CABBAGE
Early Round Head
First Early Varieties
All our American varieties of cabbage are grown in
Long Island from carefully selected heads, and are far
superior to the imported seed offered at lower prices.
Extra Early Express. — The earliest of all. Will pro-
duce heads in 80 days. Not as hard as the Wakefields.
Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Extra Early Gem. — Very early, small hard-pointed
heads. Can be set close, as it makes few outer leaves.
Oz. 25c., lb. 85cV, lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Henderson’s Extra-Early Small Wakefield. — The earli-
est hard heading cabbage. Heads pointed and hard, and
can be grown very close together. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb.
$3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Early Jersey Wakefield. — The most popular pointed
head cabbage. Heads medium size, compact, solid and of
excellent quality. The thick, stout leaves and compact
habit of the variety makes it the best sort for very early
setting. Our stock is strictly Long Island grown, and
there is absolutely none better. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb.
$2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Charleston, or Large Wakefield. — From five days to a
week later than Early Jersey Wakefield. Heads are
larger, fully as solid, a little less pointed. An excellent
variety to closely follow Early Jersey. Our seed is Long
Island grown and will give excellent satisfaction. Oz.
25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Early Round Head. — The best early round or flat-head
cabbage. The heads are nearly round, slightly flattened,
good size, as large as Early Summer and will cut with
the Charleston Wakefield. Heads are very hard; com-
pact, of excellent quality, and remain a long time without
bursting. Oz. 251c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Large Early Ox-Heart.— A large-sized, early, very solid
heading sort. Heads conical shaped, not as pointed as
the Wakefields. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Early Spring — A good-sized flat heading sort, produc-
ing hard heads of a light green color. It follows in close
succession to the Wakefields. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb.
$2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Extra Early Eureka. — An extra-early small flat heading
cort, with very hard, compact heads. It will cut with the
Wakefields and can be set close, as it has few outer leaves.
Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Enkhuizen Glory. — An excellent round-headed sort ma-
turing with the Large Wakefield. It remains a long time
after heading without bursting. Oz. 25c., 54 lb- 75c., lb.
I $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Fottler’s Early Drumhead, or Short Stem. — One of the
best second early varieties. Head large, flat, compact,
solid and of fine quality. It has a short stalk and keeps
well both under the sun and during the winter. Oz. 20c.,
54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Model Summer. — An exceedingly fine second early sort,
producing large solid somewhat flattish heads, resembling
Dannish Summer Ballhead, but with larger and flatter
heads. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Market Gardeners’ No. 2. — Plant more compact, leaf
smoother and thicker; head larger and a little more round
than Early Summer. It is a long-standing variety with
large solid heads, and we recommend it as one of the
best second early sorts. Also excellent for a late crop.
Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Early Summer. — An early large heading sort, with large
spreading outer leaves. Heads flat, slightly rounded. Oz.
25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Early Dwarf Flat Dutch — .An excellent large early flat
sort, producing solid heads that mature with Early Sum-
mer. The stem is short and it has comparatively few out-
er leaves. Much earlier than Late Flat Dutch. Oz. 25c.,
54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Copenhagen Market. — The earliest large round-headed
cabbage offered today. It is as early as Early Jersey
Wakefield, heads perfectly round and very solid. It is
very compact in habit and can be planted as close as
Wakefield. The heads all mature at one time and will
stand longer than the Wakefields before bursting. Heads
average about eight pounds each. Oz. 30c., 54 lb. $1.00,
lb. $3.50, 5 lbs. $16.25.
Second Early or Summer Varieties
All Head Early. — Heads large and solid, flat, slightly
rounded and of vqry compact growth which makes it near-
ly all head. The quality is excellent and it will remain in
good condition longer than most varieties. Oz. 25c., 54
lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
All Seasons. — A good all season variety. Heads large,
round and mature early. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50,
5 lbs. $11.25.
Succession. — A popular second early sort, producing
large solid flat heads, which remain in good condition for
a long time. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Crown Jewel. — A large-sized, compact, hard heading
sort. Heads almost round, slightly flattened. Remains
in good condition a long time. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb.
$2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Long Island Second Early. — Compact growth, uniform
header. Heads hard, flat, rather thick through and of ex-
cellent quality. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Danish Summer Ball Head. — A medium-sized, very hard,
compact heading sort, similar to Danish Winter Ball
Head, except that it is earlier. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb.
$3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Boston Hard Head. — Very hard, good-sized, conical-
shaped heads of fine quality. It is hardy, standing ex-
treme frosts and heat. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5
lbs. $11.25.
Early Winningstadt. — A popular sort for the garden, as
it remains in good condition for a long time. Heads
pointed, medium size, hard and of a dark green color.
Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 65c., lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $10.00.
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CABBAGE — Continued
Second Early or Summer Varieties
White Glpbe. — A very hardy and compact growing sort,
producing very solid round heads, of medium to large
size. Excellent shipper and good keeper. Oz. 25c., 54 lb.
85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Perfection Second Early
Perfection Second Early. — A sure heading, hardy, large,
solid, long-keeping sort similar to Succession, but deeper
through. It will stand the hot sun and dry weather better
than most sorts. One of the best second earlies. Oz.
25c., 54 lb. 85 cl, lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Louisville Drumhead. — Plants short stemmed and com-
pact, with broad, well-rounded, large leaves, very full at
the base. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50.
Surehead. — A compact growing general crop sort, with
medium-sized, thick heads and many outer leaves. Oz.
20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50.
The Warren, or Improved Stone Mason. — One of the
most desirable for fall and winter use. Head medium size
to large, flattened, but very deep, very solid, crisp, tender
and well flavored. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs.
$11.25.
Autumn King, or Worldbeater. — A very large late sort,
heads flat, slightly rounded. It requires very rich soil to
make it head hard. Oz. 20c., 54 Lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs.
$11.25.
Volga, or Russian. — A new medium-sized sort, with
round, solid heads, which are deep through. It is ex-
tremely hardy. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Perfection Hard Heading Savoy. — The best large Sa-
voy. Heads large, solid, almost round; leaves densely
crumpled. It is surer to head than many other sorts and
is the best for main crop. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50,
5 lbs. $11.25.
Simon’s Wonderful Mammoth Dark Red. — The best
large dark red cabbage. Heads are round, large, very
solid, and of a dark red color, which is very desirable.
The best for main crop. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.0o!
5 lbs. $13.75.
Mammoth Red Rock. — Large round solid heads, slightly
flattened. Plant large with numerous spreading leaver
Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 65c., lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $10.00.
(For Cabbage Plants See Page 42)
CARROT
Early Round Dark Red. — A new medium-sized early
variety, producing very solid heads of exceedingly dark
red color, with very few outer leaves. iThe best early
red cabbage. Oz. 25k., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Early Fine Curled Savoy. — An early sort, with round
heads. Leaves small, thick, fleshy and of a fine deep
freen color; excellent quality. Oz. 25c., 54 lb* 75c., lb.
2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Autumn and Winter Varieties *
Premium Late Flat Dutch. — One of the most popular
late sorts where a large head is desired. Heads are
large, oval shaped, solid and of splendid quality, which
will keep for a long time in good condition. Oz. 20c.,
54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Houser Late Flat Dutch. — A large, very solid heading,
late sort, thicker through than other strains of Flat Dutch.
Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Excelsior Late Flat Dutch. — Similar to Premium Late
Flat Dutch, except that it is lighter in color. Oz. 20c.,
54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Premium Late Drumhead. — Large, deep, solid heads,
very compact and of excellent flavor. Oz. 20c., 54 lb.
60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Danish Winter Ball Head. — A medium-sized, very solid
heading sort, which will remain in good condition longer
than most varieties. Plant compact and very hardy. One
of the best to ship to distant markets. Our stock is direct
from Denmark. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50.
Danish Roundhead. — Superior to Danish Winter Ball
Head. The heads are larger and they grow closer to the
ground, having a shorter stem. It is from ten to fifteen
days earlier. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5' lbs. $9.50.
Danvers Half Long
Danvers Half Long.— Half
long, smooth and good color.
It grows longer than Rubicon
and does not make as quickly.
Generally grown for late or
main crop. It makes an excel-
lent barrel carrot to sell
through the winter. Oz. 10c., 54
lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
New York Market— Half long,
stump rooted, medium early,
with medium-sized top. Color
deep orange. Grown principally
for a bunch carrot. Oz. 10c., 54
lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 5’ lbs. $5.00.
Guerande, or Ox-Heart. — A
short, chunky, early variety, as
thick through as it is long. Es-
pecially adapted for hard, stiff
soil where longer varieties would
not thrive. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c.,
lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Saint Vallery. — Roots long
pointed, deep orange color. Re-
quires the whole season for it to
make. Good bushel sort, or ex-
cellent for stock. Oz. 10c., 54
lb. 30c., lb. 90c., 5 lbs. $4.00.
Half Long Scarlet Pointed. —
A quick growing half long point-
ed sort, with medium-sized top.
Makes a nice bunch carrot where
a pointed-rooted variety is want-
ed. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10.
HIGH GRADE SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENERS AND SHIPPERS
9
CARROT — Continued
Rubicon Half Long.
— Half - long stump
rooted, smooth and
good color, top me-
dium size. It is a
quick grower, and
many gardeners use
it for their sash car-
rot. One of the best
bunch carrots. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb.
$1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Improved Long
Orange. — Large,
long, smooth-point-
ed sort of a deep
orange color. Re-
quires deep soil and
the whole season for
it to mature. Ex-
cellent bushel sort if
a large carrot is de-
sired. Oz. 10c., 14
lb. 30c., lb. 90c., 5
lbs. $4.00.
Rubicon Half Long
Danvers Pointed. — A long, smooth,
deep orange-colored late sort, with a
strong top. It requires the whole
season for it to mature. Grown
principally to sell through the win-
ter as a bushel or barrel carrot. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Early Short Top Forcing. — The
best for growing under glass or for
first outdoor crop. It is a half-long
stump-rooted sort, of a deep orange
color. A quick grower, and the top
being small, makes it ideal for grow-
ing under glass. It has its deep
color when quite young. Not recom-
mended for summer, as it will not
hold its top. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb.
$1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00. EarlZ Shovt T°P
Forcing
Chantenay, or Model. — One of the most popular carrots.
Half long, stump rooted, smooth and good color. Me-
dium-size top and medium early. Grown principally for
bunching, but can also be used for a bushel carrot. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Nantes Half Long Stump Rooted. — Deep orange color,
smooth with small top. Makes a good bunch carrot. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Improved Short White. — The best stock carrot. Roots
half long, very heavy at the shoulder, tapering regular to
the point. Light green crown, white below, flesh white.
Oz/ 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 65c., 5 lbs. $3.00.
Large White Belgium. — A very large white sort, used
for feeding stock. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 65c., 5 lbs. $3.00.
Mammoth Yellow. — A very large, yellow sort for stock
feeding. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 65c., 5 lbs. $3.00.
Danvers Special Half Long
Danvers
Special
Half Long
A selected strain
of Danvers pro-
ducing very uni-
form roots of an
exception ally
deep color. It is
nearly the same
thickness from
top to root, and
on account of
this bushels up
rapidly. The il-
lustration w e
show is from a
photograph. We
have a limited
supply of seed
this season and
will only be able
to fill early or-
ders. We will not
supply over 1 lb.
on an order. Oz.
40c., 54 lb. $L50,
lb. $5.00.
Carrots are a
great specialty
with us. Our
stocks are the
very best obtain-
able.
I. N. SIMON & SON, 6 N. FRONT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
CAULIFLOWER
CELERY
Self -Blanching Early Varieties
Simon’s Early Perfection
Simon’s Early Perfection. — The best variety, either for
forcing or an early outdoor crop. Heads are large and
compact. Habit of growth dwarf. Leaves short and nar-
row, but sufficient to cover. 54 oz- $L25, oz. $4.00, 54 lb.
$15.00.
Early Snowball. — One of the most popular sorts for
growing outside. Heads good size and compact. Our
strain of this important variety is unsurpassed. 54 oz>
60c., oz. $2.00, 54 lb. $7.00, lb. $25.00.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. — Excellent variety, either
for forcing or an early outdoor crop. Heads large and
compact. 54 oz‘ 75<S., oz. $2.50, 54 lb. $8.00, lb. $28.00.
Early Italian Giant Surehead. — An early dwarf variety,
with large compact heads; good for either forcing or an
outdoor crop. 54 oz. 75c., oz. $2.50, 54 lb. $8.00, lb. $28.00.
Superior Extra Early. — Excellent early outdoor variety,
heads large and compact. 54 oz. 75c., oz. $2.50, 54 lb. $8.00,
Earliest Snowstorm. — Large white heads. Does best as
an outdoor crop. 54 oz. 75c., oz. $2.50, 54 lb. $8.00, lb. $28.00.
Early Alabaster. — An early outdoor sort, with large
compact heads. 54 oz. 75c., oz. $2.50, 54 lb. $8.00, lb. $28.00.
Simon’s Dry Weather. — A very large second early va-
riety, producing extra large compact heads, standing the
heat remarkably well. Does excellent when grown for a
fall crop. 54 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.00, 54 lb. $10.00, lb. $35.00.
Columbian Mammoth White. — An excellent fall variety,
producing mammoth heads of snowy whiteness. 54 oz.
$1.00, oz. $3.00, 54 lb. $10.00, lb. $35.00.
Veitch’s Autumn Giant. — A very large late sort, 54 oz.
15c., oz. 50c., lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00.
Perfection Golden Self-Blanching
Perfection Golden Self-Blanching. — The most popular
and best of the early varieties. Our stock of this most
important variety is perfection in every respect. The ribs
are broad, the plant very stocky and full hearted. It is
free from the objectionable green sorts. Plants of a yel-
lowish-green color, but as they mature they turn to a
beautiful golden yellow color. Critical growers will find
our strain of this important variety unsurpassed. Oz.
$1.25, 54 lb. $4.25, lb. $16.00.
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11
CELERY — Continued
Self -Blanching Early Varieties
California Mammoth Golden Self-Blanching. — 'The seed
of this variety germinates more freely than the French,
the plants are more robust and grow faster. There has
been considerable trouble with the California seed being
mixed with green and growing hollow stalked, but we have
sold this strain, which is grown exclusively for us by an
experienced grower of Celery, for the three past seasons,
without a single complaint. It has given excellent satis-
faction. Oz. $1.25, 54 lb. $4.00, lb. $15.00.
French Golden Self-Blanching. — Plant very stocky and
full hearted, with broad ribs. Our strain is the best ob-
tainable. Oz. $1.25, 54 lb. $4.25, lb. $16.00.
Perfection White Plume. — The earliest celery, but not
compared in quality or appearance with Golden Self-
Blanching. Leaves pale green with tips almost white. As
the plant matures, the inner stems and leaves turn white,
and require but a short time to be earthed up before it
is in condition for use. Can be bleached with boards.
Ribs broad and rather tall. Our stock is free from the
green sorts and will give excellent satisfaction. Oz. 25c.,
54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
Boston Mammoth White Plume. — Similar to our Per-
fection strain, except that it grows taller. Oz. 25c., 54 lb.
75c., lb. $2.50.
Silver Self-Blanching. — Resembles Golden Self-Blanch-
ing in habit, with the White Plume coloring. The quality
is superior to White Plume, as it is more brittle and free
from stringiness. Oz. 30c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.
Winter Varieties
Giant White Arezzo. — Very strong grower and rather
tall. The ribs are broad, thick and very solid; heart shy.
Quite green while growing, but when bleached for market
it is white. An excellent late winter sort. Quality excel-
lent, being equal to Giant Paschal. Not adapted for muck
lands. Oz. 30c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.
Dwarf White Arezzo. — Similar to Giant White Arezzo,
except that it is of dwarfer habit, being more compact.
We consider this superior to the Giant on account of its
dwarf habit. Oz. 30c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.
Columbia. — A recent introduction. Plant medium
height, with thick ribs and quite well hearted. In season
it is quite early and the quality is unsurpassed. Oz. 25c.,
54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
Broad Ribbed Sweet Nut. — A rank-growing, stout, late
sort, with thick, heavy ribs. The quality is excellent,
being very brittle and tender. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb.
$3.00.
Evan’s Triumph. — A long-keeping, green sort, rather
slender, but of excellent quality. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb.
$2.00.
Simon’s Magnificent
Simon’s Magnificent. — This, as the name implies, is a
magnificent sort. The plant is quite dwarf and stocky,
with a large, full golden j^ellow heart. The foliage is of
a distinct light shade of green. In season it closely fol-
lows Golden Self-Blanching and resembles that variety
when ready for sale. It is an excellent variety for muck
land and bleaches readily with boards. The illustration
shown above is from a photograph from a crop grown
on muck soil. The photograph shows that it grows quite
tall on this kind of soil. The quality is excellent, being
far superior to Golden Self-Blanching. Oz. 40c., 54 lb.
$1.50, lb. $5.00.
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Soup, or Cutting Celery. — Used to cut while young for
flavoring. Sold as soup greens. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb.
$1.50.
Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted Celery
Ne Plus Ultra. — An improved form of turnip-rooted
celery, producing large, round roots, with very few side
roots. Oz. 20c., % lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
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Large Smooth Prague. — Very large, round roots, quite
| smooth. Oz. 20c., 54 lb- 50c., lb. $1.50.
CHERVIL
Curled. — The leaves are used in soups and salads. Oz.
13c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
Winter King
Simon’s Winter King. — Plant medium height, exceed-
ingly stocky, with thick, heavy ribs. The quality is ex-
ceptionally fine, being almost equal to Giant Paschal, and
it contains more heart stalks than this variety. It can be
marketed by November 15th, and by keeping it cold can
be marketed as late as April 1st in the vicinity of Phila-
delphia. We pronounce it the best late-keeping sort. Oz.
40c., 54 lb., $1.50, lb. $5.00.
Do not fail to include Perfection Golden Self-
Blanching, Simon’s Magnificent and Simon’s Winter
King in your order. They are the three best varie-
ties offered today.
Large Rooted, or Coffee. — The young leaves are used
! as a salad, the dried roots as a substitute for coffee. Oz.
15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
Witloof. (French Endive). — Grown extensively for
salads and commands high prices. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c.,
lb. $2.00.
COLLARDS
Georgia, Southern, or Creole. — Extensively used in the
South as greens. Similar to cabbage, but does not make
a head. We offer the true white or green-stemmed vari-
ety. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
CORN SALAD
Large Seeded Broad Leaf.— Leaves large and broad.
The best sort. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c!., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Winter Queen. — A popular, late-keeping, green sort.
Very stout, medium height and full hearted. Oz. 25c., 54
lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Schumacher.— A long-keeping stout variety of medium
height, with a full heart. Originated in Long Island. Oz.
25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Giant Paschal. — For quality this is one of the best.
Plant vigorous, stout, but rather shy hearted, and re-
quires careful handling, as it is very brittle. A good, late
keeper. Used extensively around Boston., Our stock is
true and will give excellent satisfaction. Oz. 25c., 54 lb.
75c., lb. $2.50.
Kalamazoo Large Ribbed. — Medium height, stocky,
large ribbed, good heart. Quality excellent, good keeper.
Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Giant White Solid. — Similar to Kalamazoo, except that
it is more robust and grows taller. Oz. 20c., . 54 lb. 60c.,
lb. $2.00.
Dwarf Golden Heart. — A dwarf, stocky sort, with a
! full yellow heart. It is of excellent quality and a good
keeper. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Boston Market. — A well-known variety of excellent
i quality, used extensively around Boston. Oz. 25c., 54
lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
CHICORY
CELERY — Continued
Winter Varieties
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Burlington Hybrid. — A very early white corn with a me-
dium-sized ear. Popular in Burlington County, New Jer-
sey. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 60c., pk. $1.00, bus. $3.50.
Extra-Early Express. — One of the first early, strictly
sugar corns. Ear medium size and good quality. Qt. 25c.,
4 qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.00.
Crosby’s Early. — Very early and excellent quality, ear
small. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Premo. — An extra early medium-sized ear of good qual-
ity. Qt. 20 d., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Red Cory. — One of the very earliest varieties. Ear
small, cob red, fodder dwarf. Useless to plant it on thin
land. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Mammoth White Cory. — One of the earliest sugar corns.
Both ear and fodder are small and requires good culti-
vation in order for it to produce satisfactory results.
Quality fair to medium. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25,
bus. $4.00. i
Early Metropolitan. — An extra-early sweet corn of good
quality, ear medium size. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25,
bus. $4.50.
Early Minnesota. — Matures a little later than Crosby,
and produces a larger ear filled with eight rows of large,
sweet grains. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
CORN — Table Varieties
Extra Early Varieties
First Early Table.— The first table corn with a decent
sized ear to come into the market. It is not a strictly
sugar corn, the grain being white and smooth, but if pull-
ed at the proper time it is fairly sweet and sells remark-
ably well. Can be planted earlier than the shriveled grain
sorts, as it will stand more cold, wet weather. Qt. 25c^
4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.50.
Adams Extra Early. — A very early white corn, with z
small ear. Can be planted early. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 60c.,
pk. $1.00, bus. $3.50.
Early Malakoff. — One of the best extra early varieties.
Good ear and good quality. Qt. 20c, 4 qts, 70c., pk. $1.25,
bus. $4.00.
Simon’s Early Wonder
Simon’s Early Wonder. — This new, sweet corn is truly
a wonder. It is three to five days earlier than White
Cory, with a larger and much better shaped ear. The
quality is far superior, being better than any of the early
varieties. The ears, when husked, are eight inches long
wdth ten to twelve rows. It is a strong grower for such
an early corn, the fodder reaching a height of six feet
under good conditions. It is a valuable acquisition and
we thoroughly recommend it as the best extra-early 'sweet
corn. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 4 qts, 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.50.
Ears, each 5c., 100 $4.00.
Early Cosmopolitan. — A grand new variety producing
fine, large ears only a few days later than Cory. The
ears are handsome and contain 10 to 12 rows of grain of
good quality. Height, 5 to 6 feet. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk.
$1.25, bus. $4.00.
Peep O’Day. — An extra early sort producing a medium-
sized ear of fine quality. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25,
bus. $4.00.
Nordheim Early. — An extra early, strictly sugar corn,
with a fairly decent sized ear. Fodder is taller than
White Cory, ear is larger and of better quality. Qt. 25c.,
4 qts. 80c., pk. $1.35, bus. $5.00.
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CORN — Continued
Extra Early Varieties
Early Mayflower. — Five days earlier than White Cory,
with larger ears, of better quality. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 4
qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.00. Ears $4.00 per 100.
Golden Bantam. — Very early and of excellent quality.
Ear, small and grain yellow. Fodder dwarf. Qt. 25c., 4
qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.00.
Medium Early Varieties
Simon’s Second Early. — The best medium early, to fol-
low the extra earlies. Ear, good size and of excellent
quality. Gives excellent satisfaction wherever planted.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.00.
Early Champion. — Follows in close succession with the
extra earlies, bearing good-sized, fine-shaped ears, with
twelve row's of plump, deep grain. Very productive, and
good quality. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Stabler’s Early . — Ear, good size, quality excellent. One
of the best medium, early sorts. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk.
$1.25, bus. $4.00.
Kendel’s Early Giant. — Remarkably large ear for a sec-
ond early corn. Grain rather broad and shallow. Quality,
very good. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Perry’s Hybrid. — Follows closely the first early sorts.
Ear good size and fair quality. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk.
$1.25, bus. $4.00.
Early Mammoth. — A popular large-eared, second early
sort, which sells readily on account of its large size and
fine shape. Grain rather shallow, but of good quality.
Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Honey Sweet. — Matures just after the first early sorts.
Stalks about six feet high, bearing two good-sized, twelve
or fourteen rowed ears, often having a pink cob. Grain
medium sized, cooking very white and tender. Qt. 25c., 4
qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $4.50.
Early Evergreen. — Fit for market one week earlier than
Stowell’s Evergreen and remains in condition quite as
long. The ears are large, with fourteen or more rows of
deep grain of the finest quality. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk.
$1.25, bus. $4.00.
Non Such. — Matures a little ahead of Stowell’s Ever-
green. Ear good size, grains very uniform and of excel-
lent quality. Cob pink. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus.
$4.00.
Black Mexican. — When in condition for the table it
cooks white, but the grain when ripe is black. Ear rather
small, grain very sweet and tender. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 75&,
pk. $1.25, bus. $4.50.
White Mexican. — Similar to Black Mexican, with the
exception that it is of dwarfer habit and the seed is
white. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 75c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.50.
Main Crop and Late Varieties
Moonarchie. — One of the best main crop sorts. Ears
large and of fine quality, remains in good condition for a
long time. Grain medium, deep and broad. Originated
in a section called Moonarchie, Essex County, New Jer-
sey, and is growm extensively for the New York market.
Excellent market variety. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 80c., pk. $1.50,
bus. $4.50.
Long Island Beauty. — A cross between Evergreen and
Late Mammoth. Ear large, grain deep and of the finest
quality. One of the best late sorts where a large ear
is wanted. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $4.50.
Stowell’s Evergreen. — The standard main crop variety.
Ears large and thick; grain very deep and tender, re-
maining in eatable condition for a long time. One of the
best main crop sorts. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 65c., pk. $1.00, bus.
$3.50.
Stowell’s Evergreen Extra Selected. — The same as Sto-
well’s Evergreen, except that it has been selected for
large ears and extra deep grain. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk.
$1.25, bus. $4.00.
White Evergreen. — The most valuable feature of this
variety is ihat the grains instead of having the yellow
tinge like Stowell’s are of a paper white color, which
makes it more attractive when served on the table and
especially valuable for canning. The ear is just as large
and grain just as deep as Stowell’s. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c.,
pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Zig-Zag Evergreen. — A strain of Evergreen with irregu-
lar rows. Ear not as large as Stowell’s. Qt. 20c., 4 qts.
. 0c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Country Gentlemen. — This variety has a small white
cob, densely covered with irregular rows of very long
slender white grains of the very finest quality. Ear me-
dium size. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Late Mammoth. — Produces ears the largest of any which
are sweet and tender. Fodder seven to eight feet. Rather
late. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Hickox Improved. — A well known, late variety, produc-
ing a large ear of excellent quality. An excellent market
garden sort. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.00.
Shoe Peg or Ne Plus Ultra. — Grains deep, very irregular
and extremely sweet. Good for gardens, but rather small
for market. Country Gentlemen is similar and a superior
variety for market. Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 70c., pk. $1.25, bus. $4.50.
Fodder Sugar Corn. — (For Sowing). Bus. $2.00.
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CORN — Continued
Field Varieties
Boon Co. White. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Blunt’s Prolific. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Clark’s Extra Early Huron Dent. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c.,
bus. $2.00.
Cloud’s Early Dent. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c, bus. $2.00.
Cuban Giant Ensilage. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Diamond Joe’s Big White. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Early Mastodon. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Early Yellow Canada Flint. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Golden Beauty. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Hickory King. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Improved Learning. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Iowa Gold Mine. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
One Hundred Day Bristol. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Red Cob Ensilage. — Qt. 15c„ pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
Reid’s Yellow Dent. — Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bus. $2.00.
CUCUMBER
Jersey Pride
Jersey Pride. — An entirely new strain of White Spine,
originating in New Jersey. It is as early as any of the
White Spine strains and outyields them all. The color
is dark glossy green, shape very uniform, with an average
length of eight to ten inches. They hold their color and
brittleness long after being cut, which makes it an ex-
cellent shipper for distant markets. We recommend it as
the best all-round variety. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.,
10 lbs. $6.50.
Matchless White Spine. — An extra, long,* dark green.
White Spine, of handsome shape and appearance. Season
a little later than Arlington. Fruits average ten to twelve
inches. Oz. 10c., J4 lb. 25c., lb. 85d, 10 lbs. $7.50.
Arlington White Spine. — One of the most popular White
Spine sorts. The fruits are very uniform, averaging seven
to eight inches. It is extra early and very prolific, and is
grown extensively around the Norfolk, Va., section and at
Charleston, S. C. Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Extra Long, or Evergreen White Spine. — A long, second
early, dark green, White Spine, fruits averaging ten to
twelve inches. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Simon’s Famous White Spine. — The longest and hand-
somest of all White Spines. The fruits average twelve to
fourteen inches in length, are straight, well formed and
of a dark green color. It is a strong grower, the vines
remaining green when other White Spines are blighted
and dried up. Season a little later than Arlington, quality
the very best, having very few seeds. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
25c., lb. '85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Simon’s Farnou* White Spine
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CUCUMBER— Continued
Henderson’s Perfected. — An extra early, dark green
White Spine strain, producing very uniform fruit in great
abundance. (The vine is vigorous and produces fruit for
a long season. Fruit averages from eight to ten inches
long and is of the finest quality. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb.
85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Simon’s Perfection. — Extra early, dark green and very
prolific, is what we claim for this new variety. Fruits
average from eight to ten inches long and have very
few seeds. *They hold thgir color both on the vines and
after being shipped longer than most other varieties,
which is a very valuable feature for long-distant shipping.
Vines vigorous and more blight resisting than Arlington
White Spine and some of the other sorts. Oz. 10c., 54
lb. 25c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Davis Perfect. — A long slim dark green White Spine
strain, early and prolific.. It is a stronger grower and will
resist blight better than some of the older sorts. Oz. lOd,
54 lb. 25c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Green Founier. — Second early, very dark green sort,
producing perfectly smooth fruits ten to twelve inches
long, which are very crisp and of excellent quality. Oz.
10c., ^ lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $,9.00.
Cumberland. — A distinct variety, producing large sym-
metrical, dark green fruits, densely covered with small
warts. The vine is vigorous, wonderfully prolific, and
continues in bearing much longer than most sorts. Ex-
cellent variety for pickling. Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 65c.,
10 lbs. $5.50.
Extra Early Prolific, or Boston Pickling. — A very pro-
ductive variety extensively grown for pickles. Fruits me-
dium size, quite smooth and of a bright green color. Oz.
8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 65c., 10 lbs. $5.50. '
Snow’s Pickling. — An early maturing, very small, dark
green cucumber; cylindrical, square ended, and very pop-
ular with many growers who want an ideal bottle pickle.
The seed we offer was grown from a very fine lot of
stock seed procured from the originator. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
25c., lb. 754, 10 lbs. $6.50.
Cool and Crisp. — An extra-early, prolific, dark green cu-
cumber, with fruits of good length and fine quality. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 25ic., lb. 80c., 10 lbs. $7.00.
London, or Improved Long Green. — Second early, long
dark green; fruits measure twelve to fourteen inches.
Quality firm and crisp. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 80c., 10
lbs. $7.00.
Emerald. — Fruit smooth and of a dark green color,
sometimes growing to a length of fourteen inches. Quite
late. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Simon’s Hot House. — Perfect shape and color, produc-
ing long, straight, handsome fruits of the very finest
quality. Excellent sort for growing under glass. Oz.
50c., 554 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00.
Klondike. — An early, dark green strain, producing nice-
ly shaped fruit about nine inches long. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
25c., lb. 70c., 10 lbs. $6.00.
West India Gherkin, or Burr. — A very small, oval,
prickly fruited sort, quite distinct from all others and
grown exclusively for pickles. Seed slow to germinate
Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50.
CRESS
Fine Curled, or Pepper Grass. — Grows rapidly, dwarf
and compact. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c. ,
True Watery — Will grow either in water or on moist
land. Oz. 30c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
DANDELION
French Cultivated. — Considered the best by many, as it
is not nearly as coarse as Broad Leaf. The leaves are
broader than the Wild Dandelion, and it is quite an im-
provement over it. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50, 5 lbs.
$7.00. i
Improved Broad Leaf. — Very early, with deep cut broad
leaves. Oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50.
Thick Leaved Cabbaging. — Large, broad, thick, deeply
cut leaves. This variety has a very full heart. Oz. 35c.,
54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50.
ENDIVE
Philadelphia Large Green Curled. — A very strong-grow-
ing mammoth sort, used extensively around Philadelphia.
Oz. 15a, 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $5.75.
New York Large Green Curled. — A large, green curled
sort which is quite hardy. One of the best winter vari-
eties. Grown largely in the vicinity of New York. Oz.
15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 5- lbs. $5.75.
French Large Green Curled. — A mammoth sort which
stands the hot weather remarkably well. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Simon’s Bordeaux.— A mammoth green curled sort,
grown largely around Philadelphia. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c.,
lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Giant Fringed, or Oyster. — Very large and grows re-
markably well in hot weather. Grown largely in New
York State, to be shipped to the New York market. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Broad-Leaved Batavian, or Escarolle. — Broad, thick
ribs, with slightly wrinkled leaves. The best broad-leaved
variety. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Philadelphia Large Green Curled
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EGG PLANT
Black Beauty
Black Beauty. — The best of all. Fruits large, hand-
some shape and of a rich, glossy black color. It is as
early as any, very productive and thornless. Our stock is
true and is as good as can be grown. Oz. 35c., 54 lb.
$1.00, lb. $3.50.
New York Improved Large Purple. — Fruits large, good
shape and of a dark purple color, very productive and
spineless. Oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.
Florida High Bush. — Plants are large and high, usually
bearing the fruits off the ground. Fruits medium size,
pear-shaped and of a purple color. Very productive. Oz.
30c., ^ lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
HORSE RADISH ROOTS
Maliner-Kren, or Bohemian. — A new variety from Bo-
hemia, producing very large, pure white roots. Strong
sets. 100 85c., 1,000 $6.50.
Standard Variety. — Strong sets. 100 50c., 1,000 $4.00.
If wanted by mail add 10 cents per 100 on both varieties.
KALE
Long Standing Curled Siberian. — The green leaves are
very large and comparatively plain in the centre, but
heavily curled on the edge. It is a fast grower, extreme-
ly hardy and will stand longer in the spring without bolt-
ing than any other variety. Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c.,
10 lbs. $5.00.
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. — The plant is low and
compact, with large, bright green leaves, curled, cut and
crimped so that the whole plant resembles a bunch of
moss. This variety is quite hardy but will not stand in a
temperature below zero. Grown extensively in the South
for the Northern markets. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.,
10 lbs. $6.50.
KOHL RABI
Short Leaved Early White Vienna. — Extremely early,
with very small tops, thus allowing it to be planted very
close. The best either for forcing or an outdoor crop,
Oz. 20c., 5^ lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Early Purple Vienna. — Veny early, with small top, skin
purple. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
LEEK
Long Standing Hardy Winter
Long Standing Hardy Winter. — Large, thick, short
stems, with very broad leaves. It is extremely hardy and
will stand longer in the spring without bolting to seed
than any other variety. Oz. 10c., 54 lb* 40c., lb. $1.50, 5
lbs. $7.00.
Giant Italian. — Very large, short, thick stems, with
broad, dark green leaves; quite hardy. One of the best
sorts. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $5.75.
American Flag. — Stems ten inches long by two inches
thick. It is a strong, quick grower and has a mild fla-
vor. One of the best for fall and early winter use. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Monstrous Carentan. — Of dwarf habit, stem short, but
very thick. Oz. 10c., 54 lb* 35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Large Rouen. — Stem short but thick, leaves broad. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
Musselburg. — Short and thick. Oz., 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb.
$1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.
LETTUCE
Boston Glass House. — A medium-sized, firm heading
sort of a bright green color. One of the best heading
sorts for forcing. Used largely around Boston. Extra
selected stock. Oz. 40c., 54 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00.
Boston Market, or White Seeded Tennisball. — A small,
compact, heading sort, used for forcing. Oz. 15c., 54 lb*
35c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
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LETTUCE — Continued
Black Seeded Tennisball. — Heads firm and medium size.
A good variety throughout the season, but especially
adapted for early sowing outdoors. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c.,
lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Burpee’s Wayahead. — A very early, medium-sized, firm,
heading sort of excellent quality. Leaves quite smooth.
Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $14.00.
Big Boston. — One of the most popular varieties. Heads
large and very solid. The leaves are tough, which enables
it to stand handling better than most sorts. One of the
best for shipping long distances. While this variety does
exceedingly well in the spring and fall, we do not recom-
mend it for summer, as it is apt to burn in the heart. Cold
weather will also turn outer leaves red. Oz. 15c., 54 lb.
35c., lb. $1.10, 10 lbs. $10.00.
Hopkins’ Big Boston. — The most uniform pure and sure
heading strain we have ever seen. If there is a better
strain we would like to see it. If you use Big Boston do
not fail to try this strain. Price is a little higher than or-
dinary strains, but worth double what we ask. Oz. 20c.,
54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $13.50.
French Big Boston Without Red Edge. — This is an ex-
cellent type. It heads, very uniformly and is extremely
hardy, never turning red from cold. Oz. 25c., 54 lb- 75c.,
lb. $2.50, 10 lbs. $22.50
Black Seeded Big Boston. — A very fine uniform strain of
Big Boston, which produces black seeds instead of white.
Heads are larger than the white-seeded, are equally a?
firm and will stand a few days longer before bolting to
seed. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $13.50.
Black Seeded Simpson — One of the best loose-leaved
curled sorts for sowing outdoors. Can be grown all
through the season. Very tender and remains in condition
for use for a long time. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00, 10
lbs. $9.00,
Giant California White. — A hard heading sort, similar to
Big Boston, except that it does not burn as easily and is a
little lighter in color. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs.
$11.50.
California Cream Butter. — A large, very solid heading
sort, which will stand extreme heat or cold. Leaves thick
and will stand shipping remarkably well. Outer leaves
tinged bronze. Oz. 15c., 54 lb* 35c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Champion of All. — A large, hard heading sort, which
somewhat resembles Big Boston. It is lighter in color and
a surer header in some vicinities. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb.
$1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Deacon. — A medium-sized, bright green sort, which
stands hot weather remarkaljly well. Usually the heads
are not very firm, but it will not burn. Oz. 15c., 54 lb.
35c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Dreer’s All Heart. — Similar to Salamander. The head is
more compact and it stands the h^at better than Salaman-
der. We recommend it as an excellent sort to sow
through the summer months. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Grand Rapids. — The best-loose-leaved curled variety for
forcing. It is a very rapid grower, and will stand high
temperature. It does not wilt quickly after cutting and
will therefore stand shipping. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb.
$1.10, 10 lbs. $10.00.
Hittinger’s Belmont Forcing. — A medium-sized, com-
pact growing sort, which stands forcing exceedingly well.
Can be planted close together. Heads are bright green
and quite firm. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $14.00.
Iceberg. — A large, hard heading, curled variety, very
crisp, but rather coarse. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25,
10 lbs. $11.50.
Improved Salamander. — One of the most popular and
best all-season heading sorts. The leaves are thin, tender
and buttery. The quality is all that could be desired.
Heads medium to large size and quite firm. One of the
best to use throughout the season. Our strain of this
popular variety is unsurpassed. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb.
$1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
King of the Garden. — If you are looking for something
strictly fancy in a large head lettuce, this is it. The heads
are extra large and quite firm, leaves thin and of the fin-
est quality. It is too tender to stand rough handling. It
is only good for spring and fall, as it will not stand ex-
treme hot weather. Does its best when transplanted from
the frames to outside in the spring. Does remarkably
well for a late crop in the frames, providing the sash
are taken off about the time it begins to form a head, and
has plenty of room. Should be planted 15x15. Oz. 15c.,
54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Hanson. — A large, hard heading, curled sort; very crisp,
but rather coarse. Oz. 15c., 54 lb., 40c«, lb. $1.25, 10 lbs.
$11.50.
Long Island. — Heads good size and quite firm. Does
best when transplanted outside from the frames, or sown
early outside. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Mammoth Black Seeded Butter. — A very large, tender,
heading sort, with smooth, light green leaves. A good va-
riety for spring and autumn. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb.
$1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
May King. — A large, light green, very early heading
sort, which does exceedingly well either for an early out-
door crop or for forcing under glass. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c.,
lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Simon’s Cabbage Head. — This is one of the finest va-
rieties of lettuce ever offered, and is superior to Big Bos-
ton in many ways. It does not scald in the heart and
does not turn red from cold. It is just as large and as
firm as Big Boston, and is a little lighter in color. It
will hold up better and is an excellent shipping sort. Some
market gardeners grow it throughout the season, but
we especially recommend it for spring and fall use. If
you have been using Big Boston, try this, for it will
surely please you. For illustration, see back cover. Oz.
25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 10 lbs. $22.50.
Hopkins’ Big Boston
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Simon’s Hot Weather Lettuce
Simon’s Hot Weather. — We have found this to be ab-
solutely the best firm heading lettuce to grow through the
summer months. It will not scald or burn and will make
a head when other varieties fail. It somewhat resembles
Salamander in character of leaf, color and size, but the
head is more compact, and it will stand longer before
bolting to seed. It is practically all head, having very
few outer leaves. It heads up quickly, making it valuable
for an early crop. After repeated trials we have found it
to be the best smooth leaved, firm heading, all season va-
riety. We could print hundreds of testimonials if space
would permit. Oz. 15c., *4 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $14.00.
The following is part of a letter from one of our cus-
tomers dated Irvington, N. J., September 6, 1909: “We
are sending you today by express, six heads of Hot
Weather Lettuce. We had Big Boston and Salamander
in the same field, but found this variety to make heads
quicker and harder than the others. We are much pleased
with it and will recommend it to others.’’
T. W. & W. A. Wills.
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I. N. SIMON & SON, 6 N. FRONT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
LETTUCE— Continued
Magnum Bonum. — An excellent all-season variety. Re-
sembles Salamander in size and appearance. Oz. 15c., 54
White Butter, or Hardy Ridge. — An old-time variety
used to plant on the warm side of a ridge about October
1st and stand out all winter to cut early in the spring.
Should be protected by covering with salt hay. Heads
medium size, firm, and matures very early Very hardy;
stands zero weather. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Market Gardeners’ Private Stock. — A very fine strain
of the Salamander type. Does remarkably well through
the summer months Oz. 15c., 54 lb- 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs.
White Summer Cabbage. — Heads firm, bright green,
with thick, tender leaves, the inner ones blanched a beau-
tiful creamy yellow. Oz. 15c., 54 lb* 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs.
$11.50.
$11.50.
Oak Leaf. — Produces leaves similar in shape to an oak
leaf. A good summer sort. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Philadelphia Dutch Butter. — A medium-sized heading
butter lettuce, used extensively around Philadelphia for
growing under sash for an early spring crop, also for an
early outdoor crop. Should be transplanted from the
frames when grown outdoors. iThe bottom leaves have
small brown spots on them. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Simon’s Dutch Butter. — A selection from Philadelphia
Dutch Butter. Heads are larger and it heads up more
uniform. The leaves have fewer spots on them. We
have taken extra pains to have this important variety bred
up to its present standing and feel confident that the
strain we offer is as good as can be produced. Oz. 25c.,
54 lb., 75c., lb. $2.50.
Hubbard’s Market.— A thick-leaved, bright green head-
ing variety, forming a large, very compact head similar
in type to Salamander, slightly larger, but a little later
maturing. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Yellow Seeded Butter. — A medium-sized, firm-heading
sort Very tender and of a light yellowish color. Does
best in the spring, but also does remarkably well through
the summer. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Romain, or Cos Lettuce. Trianon Early Green.— An
upright, quick-growing sort, self-blanching, largc> v^ry
crisp and of superior flavor. This is the best of the Cos
varieties. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Paris White Cos.— This variety is much lighter in color
than Trianon. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
MUSK MELON
Summer Gem. — Similar to Deacon, except that it makes
a larger and firmer head. It does best on high land. On
moist land the leaves turn yellow, and it does not seem
to thrive. Will stand extreme hot weather and will not
burn. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Sensation. — A good, all-season variety, resembling Sala-
mander in size and appearance. Some gardeners claim it
will stand the hot weather better. Oz. 15c1., 54 lb. 35c.,
lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Silver Ball. — An old-time popular variety. Heads me-
dium size, firm and of a beautiful light green color. Does
best when sown or planted in the spring. Oz. 15c., 54 lb.
40c., lb., $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
St. Louis Market. — A medium-sized, firm-heading sort,
which is grown extensively around St. Louis during the
summer months. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs.
$9.00.
St. Louis Black Seeded Forcing. — Resembles Salaman-
der in size, character of leaf and color, but will stand
forcing. It is grown extensively by the St. Louis Mar-
ket Gardeners, both under sash and for an early outdoor
crop. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Twentieth Century. — One of the best all-season vari-
eties. Does excellent in spring and autumn and remark-
ably well through the summer months. Heads from me-
dium to large size, leaves slightly crumpled and of a
light green color. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs.
$11.50.
Unrivaled. — Similar to Big Boston, but lighter in color.
The type is not fixed yet and it still contains quite a few
sports, or what the gardener would call “wild ones.” Oz.
15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Wonderful, or New York. — Very large and solid. The
inner portion is a beautiful white, the outer leaves dark
green. Does remarkably well through the summer
months. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Green Fleshed Varieties
Netted Rock, or Eden Gem
Netted Rock, or Eden Gem. — This is one of the leading
musk-melons of the Rocky Ford type. It is a medium-
sized melon, nearly round in shape, very heavily netted
and very slightly ribbed, the netting covering over the
orooved portion. The flesh is extremely thick, the seed
cavity very small, making it very heavy for a melon of its
size. In quality it compares with the best strain of
Rocky Ford. It is medium early and very prolific. I he
vine is vigorous and will resist blight better than most
varieties. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
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MUSK MELON — Continued
Green-Fleshed Varieties
Early Victor. — We pronounce this the best green-
fleshed crate melon for shipping long distances offered to
date. It is as early as the Water’s Early, with the deep
flesh of the Netted Rock. The illustration above shows
both the shape and depth of the flesh. It is exceedingly
prolific and no variety can surpass it in quality. It will
hold up longer before getting soft and turning yellow
than any variety we know of. The netting is heavy,
Victor
slightly covering the ribs. It averages a trifle larger than
Netted Rock. Anyone growing melons either for shipping
or local market should not fail to try this valuable variety.
Every seed we offer is saved from a selected melon that
sold in the Philadelphia market the past season at $1.00
to $1.25 per crate of one dozen. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb.
$1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
Knight’s Early, or Maryland
One of the recent introductions of the Rocky Ford Type
Knight, or Maryland. — Ten days earlier than the Rocky
Ford, twice as productive and larger in size. The vines
are of a stronger, healthy growth, branch freely, setting
a large number of fruits close to the hill. The Melons
are fine and regular in size and form, nearly round or
slightly oval, and very closely netted. The skin is of a
light golden hue when fully ripened. Flesh bright green,
luscious in flavor and ripens close to the skin. Originated
near Baltimore. For the past two seasons it has brought
the highest price in both New York and Boston of any
melon shipped from the Norfolk district. The seed we
offer is grown from originator's stock. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
30c., lb. $1.10, 10 lbs. $10.00.
If you grow Melons for money, do not faii to
include Early Victor, Knight’s Early, and Golden
Gem. They are three of the best varieties offered
to-day.
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I. N. SIMON & SON, 6 N. FRONT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
MUSK MELON— Continued
Green-Fleshed Varieties
Burrell’s Thoroughbred Rocky Ford. — This melon has
ten distinct ribs covered with a closely laced and inter-
laced gray netting. The space between the netting is
light green, changing to a pale slate green when ready to
pick. The space between the ribs is very narrow and
does not in any way weaken the melon. There is a
slight tendency to net across this space, but about 90 per
cent, have the space well defined from stem to blossom
button. The flesh is light green, changing very slightly
toward yellow at the centre. Seed cavity small. The
size is very uniform. Oz. 10c, 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs.
$6.50.
Watter’s Extra Early Solid Net Rocky Ford. — This
Solid Net Cantaloupe is the earliest strain of Rocky Ford
Cantaloupes. It sets a very heavy first crop so that in a
few days after the first crop begins to ripen large pick-
ings are getting ripe. The netting is well developed,
gray, and closely laced. The flesh is light green and of
excellent quality. Oz. 10c, 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs.
$6.50.
Rocky Ford, or Netted Gem. — Fruit oval, slightly rib-
bed, densely covered with fine netting. Flesh thick and
very sweet. Medium size and an excellent shipper. We
offer an exceptionally fine strain of this valuable variety.
Oz. 7c., 54 lb- 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Large Jenny Lind. — Fruit medium size to large, some-
what flattened, deeply ribbed and heavily netted. It rip-
ens early and the quality is excellent. We offer a very
fine strain grown in New Jersey. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c.,
lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6,50.
Norfolk Button, or Small Jenny Lind. — The earliest of
all; fruits small, somewhat flattened, heavily netted and
very sweet. It is extremely early and very prolific. The
most of the fruits have a bump on the blossom end from
which it derives its name. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.,
10 lbs. $6.50.
Improved Shippers’ Delight. — Similar to Large Jenny
Lind, except that the netting is heavier, being coarse and
rougher. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Long Island Beauty. — Fruits large, well flattened and
well covered with fine netting. It ripens quite early and
the quality is excellent. Oz. 10c, 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10
lbs. $6.50.
Hackensack, or Turk’s Cap. — Fruit very large, nearly
round, sometimes a little flattened; ribs large and of ir-
regular width, densely covered with coarse netting; flesh
green, thick, coarse, but very sweet and finely flavored.
Oz. 10c., ^ lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Extra Early Hackensack. — The fruit is medium size,
nearly round, deeply ribbed, with very coarse netting.
Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Champion Market. — Fruit large, slightly oval, with very
shallow depressions and covered with dense netting.
Flesh thick and sweet; medium early. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
25c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Large Sweet Nutmeg, or Montreal. — Fruits very large,
round, slightly flattened, covered with coarse netting.
Flesh thick and of good flavor. Oz. 10c., *4 lb. 30c., lb.
$1.10, 10 lbs. $10.00.
Acme or Baltimore. — Fruits medium to large, oblong,
pointed, well-netted and good quality. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
25c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Anne Arundel. — Similar to Acme, but considerably
larger. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Orange-Fleshed Varieties
Hoodoo
Hoodoo. — A new orange-fleshed variety ideal as a ship-
ping melon and of the very finest quality. Vine vigorous,
remarkably blight-resisting and very productive. Fruits
of medium and very uniform size. Netting exceptionally
fine and dense, extending practically over the entire sur-
face. Rind thin, yet very firm, so that the melons arrive
in perfect condition in distant markets. Flesh very thick,
firm, highly colored, of fine texture and delicious flavor.
One of the best market melons offered today. Oz. 10c.,
Y* lb. 30c., lb. 90c., 10 lbs. $8.00.
Scarlet Masterpiece. — Fruit medium size, almost round;
rind smooth, dark green. The flesh is thick, of a deep
salmon color and of the finest quality. About twice the
size of Emerald Gem. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 10
lbs. $10.00.
Emerald Gem. — Fruit small, slightly flattened, skin deep
green, almost smooth. The flesh is thick and exceedingly
highly flavored. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Tip-Top. — Fruit large size, nearly round, slightly rib-
bed and covered lightly with shallow netting. Skin cream-
colored, flesh thick, deep yellow and very luscious. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Osage, or Miller’s Cream. — Fruit medium size to large,
nearly round, slightly ribbed, dark green, almost smooth.
Flesh very thick, deep salmon color and of the finest
quality. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Improved Christiana. — A medium-sized sort with
smooth, dark green skin and yellow flesh. Shape nearly
round. Oz. 15c., ^ lb, 35c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Burrell Gem, or Defender. — The fruit is of a medium
size, oval in shape, slightly ribbed and well netted. The
flesh is thick, exceptionally fine grained, highly colored
and highly flavored. Seed cavity very small. Vine ro-
bust and, being a strong grower, resists blight to a re-
markable degree. Oz. iOc., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs.
$6.50.
Fordhook, or Yellow Fleshed Jenny Lind. — Very simi-
lar to Jenny Lind, except that the flesh is orange instead
of green. The flesh is deep and of the finest flavor. It is
well ribbed and heavily netted; seed cavity small. Oz.
10c., lb. 30c., lb. 85c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Banana. — Fruits fifteen to twenty inches long by four
to six inches thick. Skin light yellow and smooth. Flesh
deep yellow. Has an odor similar to a banana. Oz. 10c.,
lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
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MUSK MELON — Continued
GOLDEN GEM
The Ideal Yellow Fleshed Shipping Melon
This is an orange-fleshed Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. We have developed in the Golden Gem a me-
dium-sized musk melon with the very thick orange flesh and splendid quality of the Burrell Gem and possessing
the characteristic netting, shape, size and shipping quality of Nqtted Gem or Rocky Ford. Combining all the
good qualities of these two fine varieties, we believe the Golden Gem is an ideal table and crate melon. Oz. 15c.,
Va lb. 40c., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50.
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I. N. SIMON & SON, 6 N. FRONT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
WATER MELON
Kleckley’s Sweet, or Monte Cristo. — This very popular
melon is one of the best for nearby markets. Fruits are
medium size, oblong, of a dark green color and have very
thin rind. Flesh bright scarlet with solid heart, crisp, sug-
ary and melting, and entirely free from stringiness. Oz.
5c., % lb. 15c., lb. 55c., 10 lbs. $5.00, 100 lbs. $45.00.
Burrell’s Hard Shell Kleckley Sweet. — An improved
strain, producing very uniform melons with a tougher
rind than the preceding, thus making it better adapted for
shipping. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 65c., 10 lbs. $6.00.
Select Alabama Sweet. — Tliis excellent shipping melon
is the leading sort grown by Texas and other Southern
melon growers’ associations 'and extensive individual
growers. The rind is dark green marked with a still
darker green mottled stripe, and while thin it is very
tough, making the melon a first-class shipper. The flesh
is bright red, fine grained, sweet and luscious, entirely
stringless and very firm. The seeds are white, slightly
tipped with brown, and are firmly set in small cavities
near the rind. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 55c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Halbert’s Honey. — Fully equal in quality to Kleckley’s
Sweet which it resembles. It is more even in outline, is
blunter at the end and the skin is of a richer, darker color.
Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 55c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Angel’s Kiss. — A new variety of Texas origin. It is a
handsome melon of large oblong shape with bright red
flesh, very solid and firm. The quality is unsurpassed.
Rind mottled silver-gray, very tough, but thin skin. Oz.
8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50.
Harris’ Earliest. — Extra early, medium size, oval shaped
with irregular mottled broad stripes of light and dark
green. Quality excellent. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 55c.,
10 lbs. $5.00.
Mammoth Ironclad. — A very large, oblong-shaped mel-
on, striped and mottled. The rind is tough, which makes
it an excellent shipper. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 55c., 10 lbs.
$5.00.
Chilian. — A new variety from the Pacific Coast which
is bound to be a winner. Fruits nearly round or slightly
oblong, skin rich, deep -green, mottled and striped with a
still darker shade, fresh, bright vermilion red, fine grain-
ed, but very firm and sweet. Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c.,
10 lbs. $5.50.
Blue Gem, or Iceberg. — Fruit large, thick oval form;
skin dark green, faintly striped with a light shade. Fine
shipper, as the rind is tough. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c.,
10 lbs. $4.50.
Bradford. — Fruit long, dark green color, with darker
wavy bands. Oz. 5c., 54 lb* 15c., lb. 55c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Dixie. — Fruit long, skin dark green striped with a
lighter shade. Flesh bright scarlet, rind thin but tough.
Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. S0c., 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $40.00.
Dark Icing. — Skin dark green indistinctly veined with
a lighter shade. Fruit almost round. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c.,
lb. 55c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Florida Favorite. — Fruit long, dark green, mottled and
striped with a lighter shade. Rind thin but firm. Oz. 5c.,
54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $40.00.
Gray Monarch, or Light Icing. — Skin mottled very
light green. Fruit long and of excellent quality. Oz. 5c.,
54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Kolb’s Gem. — Fruit nearly round, medium size; skin
marked with irregular stripes of light and dark green.
A good shipper, but of poor quality. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c.,
lb. 45c., 1C lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $35.00.
Peerless, or Ice Cream. — Fruit oval shaped, skin bright
green, finely veined or mottled. Rind thin, flesh bright
scarlet, solid, crisp and very sweet. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c.,
lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Round Light Icing. — Medium size, round, very light
green, veined and mottled with slightly darker green.
Rind thin, flesh very sweet and of the finest quality. Oz.
5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 55c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Tom Watson. — A large, long melon with dark green
rind and light crimson flesh of excellent quality. It is
a splendid shipper and is being grown extensively in the
South for Northern markets. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 55c.,
10 lbs. $5.00, 100 lbs. $45.00.
Tom Watson
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WATER MELON — Continued
Sweet Heart — Fruits oval shaped, skin pale green, dis-
tinctly veined with a slightly darker shade. Flesh deep
red and of the finest quality. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c.,
10 lbs. $4.50.
Striped Gipsy, or Georgia Rattlesnake. — Fruit oblong,
skin light green, distinctly striped and blotched with a
darker shade. Flesh bright scarlet and very sweet. Oz.
5c., V4 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs.' $40.00.
Triumph. — Fruit large, nearly round; skin dark green,
sometimes indistinctly striped with a lighter shade. The
rind is thin but firm, making it an excellent shipper.
Flesh bright red and of good quality. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c.,
lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Citron for Preserving. — Fruits small and round. Flesh
white and solid. Not used for eating in the raw state,
but for preserving, pickling, etc. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb.
MUSTARD
White English. — Leaves smooth and deeply cut, color
dark green. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 10c., lb. 25c.
Southern Giant Curled. — Leaves light green, frilled and
much crimped at the edge. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c.
Chinese. — Leaves twice the size of White English,
sweet and pungent. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c.
MUSHROOM SPAWN
Pure Culture Direct. — Proven the best by test. Bricks
weighing about 1 54 lbs. each. Each 15c., 10 $1.25, 100 11c.,
500 and over 10c.
English, less than 50 lbs. 8c., 100 lbs. $6.00.
OKRA OR GUMBO
Perkin’s Mammoth Podded. — Height three to four feet.
Pods deep green, long and slender. Very productive.
Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.50.
Dwarf Prolific. — Plants two feet high, of stocky growth
and very prolific. Pods long, greenish white and mature
early. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.50.
White Velvet. — Plant of rather tall growth, bearing a
large crop of white smooth pods. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb.
40c., 10 lbs. $3.50.
Kleckley’s Favorite. — Height two and a half feet. Pods
five inches long, smooth, white, tender and quite fleshy.
Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00.
Prize-Taker
ONION
All of our onion seed is grown from selected bulbs and
will give excellent results. Write for prices on 100 lb.
lots and upward.
Large Red Wethersfield.— Bulb large, flattened, yet
quite thick, skin deep purplish red. Good keeper. Oz.
10c., lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Southport Red Globe.— Large, globe-shaped bulbs, small
neck and of a rich, deep red color. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c.,
lb. $1.10, 10 lbs. $10.00.
Southport Yellow Globe. — Large globe-shaped bulbs of
a rich yellow color. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 10 lbs.
$10.00.
Southport White Globe.— Large, globe-shaped bulbs of
a pearly white color. The flesh is firm, fine grained and
of mild flavor. Used extensively for a green bunch onion,
for "which it is admirably adapted on account of its strong
top and handsome shape. One of the best and most
popular sorts. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.60, 10 lbs. $15.00.
Prizetaker, or Mammoth Yellow Spanish. — A very
handsome onion of the largest size and nearly globular
form. Skin yellow, flesh white and very mild. To grow
them to the largest size, seed should be sown in March
in hotbeds and transplanted outside as soon as weather
will permit. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 10 lbs. $10.00.
Michigan, or Ohio Yellow Globe.— Finest shape, best
color and yields the largest crop of any yellow onion.
The bulbs are large, almost globe-shaped, the largest
diameter below the center of the bulb. Neck very small,
color rich orange yellow. It is an enormous yielder and
a splendid keeper. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs.
$9.00.
Yellow Globe Danvers.— Nearly globe-shaped, yellow
skm, small neck. Good keeper. Oz. 10c., 54 lb 30c lb
$1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00. ’ /4 ’ 1
_ . o ^ iiaL, iut,uiuiu LiiiuK Liirougn,
skm yellow. It is grown extensively for raising sets and
is the best yellow sort for this purpose. Excellent keep-
er Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 30c., lb. 90c., 10 lbs. $8.50.
Australian Brown. — Bulb flattened, but thick through,
skm reddish brown. It is very early and an excellent
keeper- Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10, 10 lbs. $10.00.
Whttc Portugal, or Silver Skin.— Bulb flattened, thick
through, skm clear white, flesh mild and of fine flavor
ft *s grown extensively for sets and pickling onions and
is the best white sort for this purpose. The sets are
used extensively m the spring for green bunch onions.
Oz., 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.35, 10 lbs. $12.50.
Southport White Globe
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ON I ON — Continued
Philadelphia Early White Bunch
Philadelphia Early White Bunch. — The earliest and
best-shaped sort for early bunch onions. Bulb rather
small, flattened; skin clear white. On account of its
shape it can be pulled quite young. We only recommend
this for early, as the top is rather weak and is apt to lie
down asi soon as real hot weather arrives. Oz. 15c., 54
lb. 50c., lb. $1.60, 10 lbs. $15.00.
Queen. — An extra-early, white-skinned sort of especial
value for pickling. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50, 10 lbs.
$14.00.
Extra-Early Pearl. — Bulb small, skin white, flesh mild.
It matures very early. Oz. 15c., 54 lb- 50ic., lb. $1.60, 10
lbs. $15.00.
Ailsa Craig — The great English exhibition onion. It is
globe-shaped, slightly pointed at the top and base, color
straw yellow. It grows to gigantic size. Specimens have
been grown to weigh three pounds each. For best re-
sults seed should be sown under glass and transplanted
six inches apart in the row where they are to grow. Crop
short. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
I
Giant Gibraltar. — Similar to Prizetaker. The bulbs are
larger and it will stand warm climates better. The leaves
are distinct. They are of a deep green color with a glossy
surface. Crop short. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $21.50.
Yellow Denia Globe. — An exceedingly fine large yellow
onion resembling a well grown Prizetaker. It has a
richer color and better keeping qualities than Prizetaker.
Seed limited. Oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00.
Mammoth Silver King. — A very large pure white onion,
with flattened form but quite thick through. Skin silvery
white, flesh pure white, mild and fine flavor. Should be
planted early, as it requires the whole season for it to ma-
ture. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Giant White Italian Tripoli. — Large, flat, pure white
bulbs of a mild flavor. Should be planted early, as it re-
quires the whole season and good cultivation for it to ma
ture. Oz. 15c., 54 lb- 50c., lb. $1.50.
Hardy White Welsh Onion. — A very hardy sort which is
used as a bunch onion. Seed should be sown in spring or
early summer. They will then make fine thick stalks for
the following spring. Seed can be sown in August, but
it is not as satisfactory. It produces a large white stalk
but does not make a bulb. It is extremely hardy and
makes an excellent bunch onion or scullion. Oz. 20c.,
54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
White Bermuda. — A very early variety, used largely in
I the South as an early market onion, when the seed is
sown in the fall and the onions harvested in the spring.
It is mild and of particularly fine flavor. The color is a
pinkish straw color, and the shape is flat. The seed we
offer is grown in Teneriffe, Canary Islands, and is a fine
pure strain. This is the principal variety shipped in crates
from Texas and Imperial Valley early in the spring.
Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Red Bermuda. — A very early, flat variety, used largely in
the South for planting in the fall and marketing in the
spring. Is of mild flavor and a good shipper, but not a
winter-keeping variety. The color is a pale red. The best
stock is imported from Teneriffe, Canary Islands, and we
offer only this stock. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $1.90.
ONION SETS
White Portugal or Silver Skin. — Qt. 20c., 4 qts. 60c., pk.
$1.00, bus. $3.50.
YeTow Strasburg. — Qt. 15c., 4 qts. 50c., pk. 85c., bus.
$3.00.
Yellow Danvers. — Qt. 15c., 4 qts. 50c., pk. 85c., bus.
$3.00.
Red Wethersfield. — Qt. 15c., 4 qts. 50c., pk. 85c., bus.
$3.00.
Egyptian, or Perennial. — Qt. 15c., 4 qts. 40c., pk. 70c.,
bus. $2.25.
PARSLEY
Market Gardener’s Perfection. — The best double curled
parsley. Extra curled, very dark green color, strong grow-
er and quite hardy. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs.
$6.50.
Summer Green. — A half-curled, dark green sort which
grows rapidly through the summer months and does not
turn yellow. The best summer variety. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
20c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Champion Moss Curled. — A compact growing variety
Leaves well curled and of a dark green color. Oz. 8c.,
54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Extra-Double Curled. — Leaves extra curled*, dark green
color. Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 201c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Plain, or Single. — Leaves flat, deeply cut but not curled,
and very dark green. Plant very hardy. Oz. 8c., 54 lb.
20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Hamburg Short Thick, or Parsnip Rooted. — Grown for
the root, which resembles a parsnip in shape and color, al-
though smaller. Foliage nearly the same as plain parsley.
Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50.
Hamburg Long Rooted. — Roots seven inches long and
one-half inch thick at the top, tapering to a point. Foliage
similar to plain parsley. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10
, lbs. $6.50.
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Perfection Hollow Crown
PARSNIP
PEAS — Continued
Perfection Hol-
low Crown. — This
is the handsomest
parsnip grown.
Roots half long,
thick through, per-
fectly smooth, clean
skin and of a pure
white color. Oz. 7c.,
% lb. 20c., lb. 55c.,
10 lbs. $5.00.
Long, Smooth
Hollow Crown. —
Larger than our
perfection strain and
not as thick through.
Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c.,
lb. 55c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Guernsey H o 1-
low Crown, or Stu-
d e n t. — Medium
length, smooth and
white. Oz. 5c., 54 lb.
15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs.
$4.50.
Early Varieties
Grand Monarch
PEAS
Early Varieties
Write for prices on 10 bushels and upward.
Alaska, or Earliest of All. — A very popular variety ex-
tensively grown for canning. It is the first sort to ma-
ture; pods short but well filled, height two and a half
feet; very prolific. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 75c., pk. $1.40, bush.
$5.50.
Alaska Large Podded. — Pods are broader and longer
than Alaska, vines a little taller. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c.,
pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Ameer. — A very prolific, extra early sort, producing
medium-sized, dark green pods. Height, three feet. Qt.
25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50
American Wonder. — A dwarf, early wrinkled sort; pods
short but well filled, quality excellent. Height, one foot.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Claudit. — Resembles the Alaska, except that the pod is
broader and a trifle longer. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75,
bus. $6.50.
Simon’s Selected Extra Early. — The best of the white-
seeded, extra-early sorts. For earliness and purity it is
without a rival. Vines vigorous; pods medium size and
good shape, containing five to six peas of good quality.
Height, two and a half feet. Qt. 25c„ 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60,
bus. $6.00.
Grand Monarch. — This is without question the best
extra early pea for market gardeners. It is only five days
later than Alaska and the pods are almost as large as
Gradus. The seed being smooth, it can be planted as
early as any of the extra earlies. It is very prolific; pods
of a rich dark green color. Height, three feet. Qt. 30c.,
4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.85, bus. $7.00.
First and Best. — An extra-early, very productive sort,
pods short but well filled. Height, two and a half feet.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 75c., pk. $1.40, bus. $5.50.
Gradus, or Prosperity. — The most popular, large-podded
wrinkled sort. It matures just after the extra-early va-
rieties, and produces a good crop of pods four inches
long, providing it is planted on light, warm, rich soil, but
very disappointing under adverse conditions. The quality
is excellent. Height, three feet. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.10,
pk. $2.00, bus. $7.50.
Laxtonian. — This is the finest dwarf early pea offered
today. The vines grow 18 to 20 inches high and produce
an enormous crop of dark green pods as large as Gradus,
maturing a few days ahead of this variety. Qt. 35c., 4
qts. $1.35, pk. $2.60, bus. $10.00.
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PEAS — Continued
Early Varieties
Little Marvel. — A new variety of recent introduction
similar to Nott’s Excelsior. The vines grow fifteen inches
high and produce an abundance of pods, frequently borne
in pairs, which average two and one-half inches in length
and well filled with six to seven medium-sized deep green
peas of the finest quality. Pods are a little larger than
Nott’s Excelsior and are deeper green. Season the same.
Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.10, pk. $2.00, bus. $7.50.
McLean’s Little Gem. — Similar to Premium Gem, but
not as good. Vines more straggling in growth, pods not
quite so well filled. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60, bus.
$6.00.
McLean’s Advancer. — A green wrinkled variety, produc-
ing pods in great profusion, which are quite long and well
filled to the ends with peas of excellent quality. Height
two and one-half feet. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60, bus.
$6.00.
Nott’s Excelsior. — A medium-early wrinkled sort of
dwarf habit. Pods are numerous and well filled, being
quite broad. The quality is pronounced the best of any.
Height fourteen inches. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c, pk. $1.75,
bus. $6.50.
Nott’s Excelsior Improved. — Similar to Nott’s Excel-
sior in habit, but producing much larger, broader pods
filled with larger peas of the very finest quality. One
of the best dwarf early wrinkled varieties. Height
eighteen inches. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.85, bus. $7.00.
Philadelphia Extra Early. — Very similar to First and
Best. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 75c., pk. $1.40, bus. $5.50.
Premium Gem. — Hardy, prolific, uniform in habit of
growth. Pods medium size and well filled. Medium early;
height eighteen inches. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60, bus.
$6.00.
Piliot. — A few days earlier than Gradus with a larger
pod. Height three feet. As the seed is almost smooth, it
can be sown with the Extra Earlies. Qt. 35c., 4 qts. $1.35,
pk. $2.60, bus. $10.00.
Richard Seddon. — An extra early wrinkled sort resem-
bling American Wonder, but superior to this variety as
it is both more productive and has a darker pod. It is an
excellent sort of this class of Peas. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00,
pk. $1.85, bus. $7.00.
Sutton’s Excelsior. — Pods three inches long, broad,
straight, well filled to the point. Quite prolific, medium
early, height fifteen inches. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75,
bus. $6.50.
Surprise. — The earliest of all wrinkled sorts. Pods
short but well filled with peas of excellent quality. Height
two feet. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c, pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Simon’s Early Record. — A selection of the rounder
seeds from Gradus, and while retaining the earliness of
that excellent variety, the pods are generally larger and
produced in greater abundance. On account of the seeds
being smoother it can be sown earlier, as it is consider-
ably hardier. Height three feet. Qt. 45c., 4 qts. $1.60,
pk. $3.00, bus. $11.50.
Early Varieties
Thomas Laxton. — Closely resembles Gradus in habit,
earliness and rapidity of growth. The pod is a trifle
shorter, but of a darker green color. It will outcrop
Gradus. While it is claimed that it is three to five days
later, some gardeners who used it in the past season claim
it is equally as early, and others even earlier. Height
three feet. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.10, pk. $2.00, bus. $7.50.
Witham Wonder. — This also belongs to the American
Wonder class, but is superior to this variety, as it pro-
duces a better pod and is far more prolific. Qt. 30c., 4
qts. $1.10, pk. $2.00, bus. $7.50.
Second Early and Late Varieties
Alderman. — Pods very large and of a dark green color.
Height four feet. Quite late. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk.
$1.75, bus. $6.50.
Admiral Dewey. — Vines vigorous, pods very large and
of a dark green color. Height three and a half feet. Qt.
25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Boston Unrivaled. — Pods very large and bright green,
quite prolific. Height three and a half feet. Qt. 25c., 4
qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Bliss Everbearing. — Height two and one-half feet. The
pods are broad and borne at the top of the vine. The
peas are large and of a superior flavor. Qt. 25c., 4 qts.
90c., pk. $1.65, bus. $6.25.
Champion of England. — An old sort, still popular on ac-
count of the large, sweet, tender peas. Pods three inches
long and quite broad, vine vigorous, growing from four
to five feet high. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 80c., pk. $1.50, bus. $5.75.
Carter’s Daisy, or Dwarf Telephone. — A most desirable
sort on account of its size, beautiful shape and fine quality.
Pods broad and of a pale green color. Height twenty
inches. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk. $1.85, bus. $7.00.
Dwarf Champion, or Juno. — A vigorous growing sort,
bearing broad pods three inches long, blunt at the ends.
Height two and a half feet. Qt. 25|C., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60,
bus. $6.00.
Goliath. — This new variety produces the largest pods of
any variety known to us. They frequently measure seven
inches and contain ten to twelve large dark green peas
of excellent quality. Pods dark green, vine six feet. Sea-
son same as Telephone. Qt. 35c., 4 qts. $1.15, pk. $2.10,
bus. $8.00.
Duke of Albany, or American Champion. — Resembles
Telephone in appearance; the vine is not quite so long,
while the pods are a little larger and produce more abun-
dantly. Height two and a half to three feet. Qt. 25c.,
4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Heroine. — Pods large, filled with large peas of fine qual-
ity. Height two feet. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus.
$6.50.
Horsford’s Market Garden. — Resembles Premium Gem
to a certain degree; vines taller and ten days later. Pods
are of medium size and produced in pairs in great pro-
fusion. Height two feet. Used extensively by canners.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60, bus. $6.00.
Telephone. — An old popular variety, producing very
large pods of a light green color filled with large peas- of
the very finest quality. Height three and a half feet. Qt.
25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
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PEAS — Continued
Second Early and Late Varieties
Yankee Prince. — The
king of the second
early large - podded
wrinkled sorts of the
Telephone type. Re-
markably healthy, vig-
orous and productive.
Pods of the largest
size, frequently six
inches in length,
straight, round at the
point, deep green in
color and most beau-
tifully shaped, well fill-
ed with large peas that
are deep green in color
and of the richest fla-
vor. Height, three and
a half feet. We claim
this to be the best of
its class. Qt. 30c., 4
qts. $1.10, pk. $2.00, bus.
$7.50.
Yorkshire Her o. —
Pods broad but short,
borne near the top of
the vine. Quality good,
season late, height,
two and a half feet.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c.,
pk. $1.60, bus. $6.00.
Black Eye Marrow-
fat.— Hardy, strong and
vigorous, bearing broad,
but rather short, thick,
leathery pods near the
top of the vine, con-
taining four to five
large peas of very poor
quality for the table
and seldom used for
that purpose since the
’'introduction of the
more desirable
wrinkled sorts. Height,
four feet. Qt. 20c., 4
°ts. 65c., pk. $1.25, bus.
$4.00.
Dwarf White Mar-
rowfat.— Very similar
to the Black Eye, ex-
cept the seed is all
white, having no black
eye and the vine is a
little shorter. Height,
three and a half feet.
Qt. 20c., 4 ats. 65c., pk.
$1.25, bus. $4.00.
Melting Sugar. — This variety is used the same as a snap
bean, the pod and pea being both eaten, and is the best of
the edible podded sorts. The pods are large, extremely
tender while young, finely flavored and borne in great
profusion. Height, four to five feet. Qt. 35c., 4 qts. $1.15,
pk. $2.10, bus. $8.00.
Giant Luscious Sugar. — A new edible pod sort produc-
ing large pods of excellent quality. Seed brown, blossoms
purple. Qt. 35c., 4 qts. $1.15, pk. $2.10, bus. $8.00.
Dwarf Gray Sugar. — A dwarf edible pod sort. Bieight,
about two feet Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Improved Stratagem. — Pods large and peas of excellent
quality. Height, twenty inches. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk.
$1.65, bus. $6.25.
Long Island Mammoth, or Telegraph. — Resembling in
all respects as to vine, leaf and pods the Telephone, except
that they are a deeper shade of green, and peas of only
fair quality. A favorite with some market gardeners on
account of the fine appearance of the pods, which are
large and dark green. Height, three and a half feet.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 85c., pk. $1.60, bus. $6.00.
Sutton’s Dwarf Defiance. — The vines are about twenty
inches high, producing large pods filled with large peas
which are of excellent quality. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk.
$1.75, bus. $6.50.
Simon’s Fillbasket. — Distinguished from the old Fill-
basket in having pods that are broader, longer and larger
in every way. The pods are very large and broad and of
a dark green color, which make it very popular with
market gardeners. It is a tremendous cropper, but the
quality is only fair. It is a second early sort, but can
be planted very early, as the seed is almost smooth.
Height, three and a half feet; vine very robust. Our
strain of this valuable variety is free from the small-
podded sorts. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Pride of the Market. — Pods of a deep green color, long,
broad and straight; quality fair; height, eighteen inches.
Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.50.
Prince Edward. — A grand new late sort, producing very
large, handsome, dark green pods, filled with eight to ten
large luscious peas. Pods frequently measure six inches
long. Height, five feet. Qt. 25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75,
bus. $6.50.
Potlatch, or Big Dinner. — One of the best second early,
large-podded, dwarf, wrinkled sorts. The pods are large,
of a rich dark green color and the quality is excellent.
Very prolific. Height, two feet. Qt. 30c., 4 qts. $1.00, pk.
$1.85, bus. $7.00.
PEPPERS
Ruby Giant — Similar to Ruby King. The fruits grow
somewhat larger and are a little broader at the base.
Oz. 25c., lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Large Bell, or Bull Nose. — Sometimes called Sweet
Mountain. Plant vigorous, compact, very productive, rip-
ening its fruit uniformly and early. Fruit large of bloekv
form, with thick flesh, usually quite hot. Oz. 15c., 34 lb.
55c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Sweet Mountain. — Our strain resembles Ruby King.
It is fully as large, more prolific and 10 days earlier. It
is perfectly mild, not a hot one in them. Oz. 20c., 34
lb. 60c., lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $10.00.
Neapolitan Early. — The earliest large sort. Fruits me-
dium size, similar to Ruby King in shape, very prolific
and quite early. Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 55c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Mammoth Golden Queen. — Fruit large size, bell-shaped,
rwh golden vellow color, with sweet, thick flesh of fine
flavor. Oz. 25c., ^ lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
Early Red Squash, or Tomato Shaped. — Fruit small,
flat, shaped like a tomato; skin smooth, glossy red; flesh
thick, mild, somewhat pungent; early and very produc-
tive. Oz. 25c., ^4 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
Half Long Narrow Cayenne, or Pot Herb. — Fruits three
to four inches long by one-half inch thick at the stem
end, tapering to a point. It is very productive and red
hot. Used extensivelv for bunching with pot herbs. Oz.
23c., Yt lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
Yankee Prince
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PEPPER — Continued
Sweet Upright
Sweet Upright. — A very prolific early-maturing variety,
with very thick flesh, producing the fruits with the points
upright. The fruit is about the same size as Bull Nose,
green when young, turning to a bright scarlet when ma-
tured. Oz. 2'5c., yA lb. 85c., lb. $3.00.
Chinese Giant.— Plant dwarf, fruit of mammoth size,
very broad but rather short. It is very late and a rather
shy yielder. Popular on account of its large size and
mild flavor. Our stock is pure and is as good as can be
obtained. Oz. 30c., yA lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, 5 lbs. $16.25
WORLDBEATER
The Finest Introduction in
Peppers in Ages
Worldbeater. — This is without doubt
the finest introduction in peppers in
ages. It is a cross between Chinese
Giant and Ruby King, having the shape
of the Ruby King except that it is broader
at the pointed end and almost the size
of the Chinese Giant. It is far more
prolific than Chinese Giant, some plants
producing as high as twenty-four mar-
ketable peppers and it is fully as early
as Ruby King. It is exceedingly mild
and can be sliced and eaten raw with-
out any fear of burning. Color of fruit
green at first, turning to a beautiful
shade of scarlet. The flesh is thick,
which enables it to hold up a long time,
and makes it an excellent shipper. For
illustration from a photograph see cut
above. Oz. 25c., X/A lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5
lbs. $13.75.
Chinese Giant
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PEPPER
Giant Sweet Bull Nose
Giant Sweet Bull Nose. — This new strain resembles
Large Bell or Bull Nose in every respect with the ex-
ception that the fruits are double the size and perfectly
mild. It is equally as early and just as prolific. It is the
largest early pepper offered today. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c.,
lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Crimson Giant or Ohio Crimson. — An early maturing
large size sweet Pepper, similar in shape to Bull Nose,
but much larger, and flesh thicker. It is exceptionally
mild and very prolific. Color of fruit green when young,
deep crimson when matured. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb.
$3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Crimson Giant or Ohio Crimson
Ruby King
Texas Ship-
per, or Sweet
Italian. — A new
sort of recent
i n t r oduction.
The fruits are
nearly heart-
shaped, very
mild and ex-
ceedingly pro-
lific. They ma-
ture quite
early, are
green first,
turning to red
at maturity. It
has become
quite popular
on account of
its being both
early and pro-
lific. Oz. 25c..
% lb. 85c., lb.
$3.00, 5 lbs.
$13.75.
Ruby King. —
A large mild
sort, with
fruits often
m e asuring
four to six
inches in
length and
quite symmet-
rical in shape.
We offer an
e- x c eptionally
fine strain. Oz.
20c., % lb. 60c.,
lb. $2.25, 5 lbs.
$10.00.
Large Long
Red Cayenne.
— S i m i 1 a r to
half Long Nar-
row Cayenne,
except that it
is three to four
times as large
and does not
crop as heavy.
Oz. 25c., % lb.
"5c., ib. $2.50.
Continued
Texas
Shipper
or
Sweet
Italian
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POTATOES
We carry all the leading varieties of Maine-grown po-
tatoes and will quote prices on application.
PUMPKIN
Quaker Pie.— Oval shaped, somewhat resembling a pear.
Skin creamy yellow, flesh fine grained and of excellent
quality. Good keeper. Oz. 10c., 54 lb* 25c., lb. 75c.
Golden Oblong. — Oblong in shape, averaging about
20 x 10 inches. Skin golden yellow and tough, making it
an excellent keeper. Flesh light yellow and of fine quality
Oz. 8c., 54 lb- 20c., lb. 60c.
New England Pie, or Sugar. — A small, round sort, very
sweet, fine grained and of the very best quality. Skin
deep orange, flesh rich yellow. Oz. 7c, 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
Winter Luxury, or Pie — Medium size, nearly round, skin
smooth, yellow, covered with a fine gray netting. Flesh
light yellow, sweet and finely flavored. Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 20c.,
lb. 60c.
Japanese Pie. — A large crook-necked sort; skin green,
striped yellow. Flesh yellow and of fine quality. Oz.
10c., J4 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Mammoth Golden Cushaw. — One of the best stockfeed-
ing varieties. Is a solid, yellow crook-necked sort, and
is nearly all flesh, having a very small seed cavity. Oz.
10c., lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
White Cushaw or Jonathan. — A crook-necked sort.
Shell creamy-white and hard. The neck is long, flesh
thick and of fine quality. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Green Striped Cushaw.— A crook-necked variety. Skin
striped green and white, flesh rich yellow, solid, fine grain-
ed, very thick and sweet. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Tennessee Sweet Potato. — Shape similar to a bell, skin
and flesh white, very thick and sweet. Oz. 10c., 54 lb.
25c., lb. 75c.
Large Cheese, or Kentucky Field. — Fruit flattened, usu-
ally twice as long as it is thick, skin cream color when
matured, flesh yellow and of excellent quality. Oz. 5c.,
54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $30.00.
Large Yellow, or 'Connecticut Field. — Used principally
for feeding stock. Shape almost round, medium size,
skin deep yellow and smooth, flesh yellow. Oz. 5c., 54
lb. 10c., lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $25.00.
King of the Mammoth, or Jumbo. — The largest of all
pumpkins. Fruits grow to enormous size, shape almost
round, skin orange colored, slightly rough. Flesh deep
and of a bright yellow color, quality excellent. Oz. 10c.,
Yt lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
RADISH
Our radish seed is all grown from transplanted
roots and is sure to give excellent satisfaction.
Philadelphia White Box. — A popular variety in the vi-
cinity of Philadelphia, and used more extensively than an>
other sort. It matures early, root round, slightly flatten-
ed, color white, top medium. It is grown both under
sash and outdoors. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs.
$5.50.
Felton’s White Box. — Similar to Philadelphia White
Box, except that it is a little more oblong. Oz. 7c., 54 lb.
15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs., $4.50.
Simon’s Special Stock White Box
Simon’s Special Stock White Box. — Top short, root
round with a small tap root, and of a clear, waxy white
color. Excellent for growing under sash. Oz. 10c., 54
lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $7.00.
Bright Red Forcing Globe. — Slightly olive-shaped and
of a bright scarlet color, with a remarkably short top
which makes it especially adapted for forcing. Matures
in thirty days and remains solid longer than most extra-
early” sorts. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50.
Bright Red Forcing Globe
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RADISH — Continued
Crimson Giant — A large, early, round sort of the Scar-
let Globe type. Grows twice the size but is a little later
and has more top, which makes it undesirable for forcing,
but an excellent outdoor sort. It remains solid longer
than any of the early round red sorts. Color bright red.
Oz. 7c.; % lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Early Scarlet Globe. — Round in shape, color bright red,
suitable for forcing or growing outside. Oz. 7c., 54 lb.
15c., lb. 50c, 10 lbs. $4.50, 25 lbs. and over, 40c.
Cardinal Globe. — Early, round, bright red, suitable for
forcing or growing outside. Oz. 7c. , 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c.,
10 lbs. $4.50.
Early Scarlet Turnip. — Round red. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs.
$3.50.
Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped.. (French grown.)
— One of the handsomest and most popular of the early
turnip sorts. Roots slightly flattened. Two-thirds of
the upper portion deep scarlet, and one-third of the under
portion white, which makes a beautiful contrast. Our
stock of this important variety is true and can be relied
on to be the best of its class. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 45c.,
10 lbs. $4.00, 25 lbs. and over 35c.
Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped. (American). — Sim-
ilar to the above but the type is not as true and does
not show as much of the white tip. Oz. 5c. 54 lb. 15c., lb.
40c., 10 lbs. $3.50, 25 lbs. and over 30c.
White Hot House. — Positively the finest strain of round
white radish for growing in the green house or under
sash. It is a very rapid grower, top extremely short, tap
root short and very slender. In shape it is slightly flat-
tened, which allows it to be pulled when quite small. The
color is clear waxy white and it is of excellent quality.
The illustration below is a reproduction of a bunch grown
in the green house by S. H. Waram, of Thorofare, N. J.,
who pronounces it the best strain of its type that he has
ever grown. Oz. 10c., 54 lb- 30c., lb. $1.00.
White Hot House
Bright Red Forcing Turnip. — Similar to Bright Red
Forcing Globe, except that it is turnip-shaped or a little
flatter. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50.
White Icicle. — One of the best early long, white sorts,
suitable either for forcing or growing outside. Roots
somewhat shorter and tops smaller than White Vienna.
Very crisp and tender and of a beautiful waxy white color.
Oz. 7c., 54 lb.' 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger. — Long white,
medium early. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
White Strasburg. — One of the most popular summer
sorts. Roots long, quite thick through, color white. It
remains solid for a long time after reaching maturity.
Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Livingston’s Pearl Forcing. — Long white with short
top, suitable either for forcing or outdoor use. Matures
early. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Round Solid Ivory. — A round, early variety suitable for
growing under sash or outdoors. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb.
60c., 10 lbs. $5.50.
Early Golden Yellow Oval. — Matures quickly, has small
top and resists the summer heat remarkably well. Root
oval, smooth and of a bright light yellow color. Excellent
quality. Suitable for forcing or growing outside. Oz. 7c.,
% lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
French Breakfast. — Similar to Scarlet Turnip White
Tipped, except that it is oblong in shape. Oz. 7c., 54 lb.
15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Large White Summer Turnip. — Root round, color white.
Does not get pithy as soon as the White Box sorts.
Good summer variety. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs.
$4.50.
Yellow Summer Turnip. — A yellow turnip-rooted sort
which stands the hot weather better than any of the
yellow varieties. Excellent quality. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c.,
lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Early Long Scarlet Short Top. — A popular long red va-
riety grown extensively in the South and Ontario. Oz.
5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40*c., 10 lbs. $13.50.
Half Long Deep Scarlet. — Roots half long and of a
beautiful deep scarlet color. Remains in good condition
longer than some of the long scarlet sorts. Oz. 7c., 54
lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Long Brightest Scarlet White Tipped. — One of the
brightest and handsomest colored scarlet radishes. Ma-
tures very early, top short, color bright red with the tail
tipped white, which makes it very attractive. Suitable
for forcing or early outdoor use. Must be pulled as soon
as ready. Oz. 7c., 54 lb- 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Cincinnati Market. — Similar to Long Scarlet Short Top,
but is deeper red in color and remains a little longer in
condition for use. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs.
$4.50.
Long Red Chartier, or Shepherd. — A very long good
summer sort. Color scarlet rose shading to white at the
tip. Remains in condition for use for a long time. Oz.
7c., yA lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
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RADISH — Continued
Winter Varieties
Half Long Coal Black Winter. — Skin black. Roots
about five inches long and three inches thick at the top,
tapering gradually to a point. Oz. 10c, 54 lb* 25c., lb.
75c., 10 lbs. $7.00.
Half Long Gray Black Winter. — Same’ as Half Long
Coal Black, except the skin is grayish black. Oz. 7c., 54
lb. 20c., lb. 55c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
Early Round Black. — A round black sort, maturing
earlier than any of the black varieties. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c.,
lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50.
Round Black Spanish. — Roots round, sometimes top-
shaped. Good keeper. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs.
$4.50.
Long Black Spanish. — One of the latest and hardiest
radishes Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
Round China Rose. — Same as China Rose except that
'the root is round in shape instead of long. Oz. 7c., 54
lb. 20c., lb. 55c., 10 lbs. $5.00.
China Rose, or Scarlet China. — One of the most popu-
lar fall and winter sorts. Roots about six inches long.
Skin smooth and of a bright rose color. Flesh very firm
and crisp. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
White Chinese, or Celestial. — A comparatively new va-
riety which is popular wherever known. The root is long
and thick through, with beautiful white skin and flesh so
white as to attract attention even among other white va-
rieties. Flesh very crisp, tender and of excellent qual-
ity. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 65c., 10 lbs. $6.00.
Giant White Stuttgart. — An oval shaped white variety,
used for planting in the fall, somewhat resembling a
turnip. Oz. 7c., % lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50.
RHUBARB
We can supply a standard variety of rhubarb roots
from a leading market gardener. 100, $4.00; 1,000, $35.00.
Seed. Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
SALSIFY
Giant White French. — A large growing, smooth white
sort, almost free from branching roots. Oz. 15c., 54 lb.
40c., lb. $1.35, 10 lbs. $12.50.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. — A popular market garden
sort,' producing good size roots; comparatively smooth.
Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.35, 10 lbs. $12.50.
SORREL
Large Leaved French. — The best garden variety, hav-
ing large pale green leaves of fine quality. Oz. 10c., 54
lb. 30c., lb. $1.10, 10 lbs. $10.00.
SPINACH
Write for prices on 500 lbs. and upward.
Early Giant Thick Leaf. — The quickest growing sort.
Leaves very large, round and almost smooth. Recom-
mended for an early spring or early fall crop. Lb. 20c.,
10 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $14.00.
Round Thick Leaf Winter. — Leaves round and almost
smooth. Will stand extreme cold weather, as the leaves
are thick and lie close to the ground. Lb. 20c., 10 lbs.
$1.50, 100 lbs. $14.00.
Monstrous Viroflay. — A very large, quick-growing sort,
suitable for an early spring crop. Lb. 20c., 10 lbs. $1.50,
100 lbs. $14.00.
Savoy Leaved, or Bloomsdale. — A large, quick-grow-
ing sort, adapted for sowing in the autumn for early
spring use. It is of an upright growth with thick, dark
green, crumpled leaves. Bolts to seed quickly in warm
weather. Lb. 20c., 10 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $14.00.
Giant Norfolk Savoy. — Similar to Bloomsdale, except
that it is of larger growth and the leaves are more heav-
ily crumpled or blistered. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs.
$16.00.
Summer Green Long Standing. — The finest sort to
sow for a second crop or through the summer months,
as it stands hot weather remarkably well. The plant is
large, leaves thick and very dark green; pretty well
crumpled. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $15.00.
Mammoth Italian Long Standing. — The largest growing
variety. Leaves very broad and of mammoth size, of
dark green color, slightly crumpled. Plant of rather up-
right growth. Will stand a long time without bolting to
seed. One of the best second early sorts. Lb. 25c., 10
lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $15.00.
Belgium Evergreen Long Standing. — Leaves very dark
green, almost smooth. Plant of low habit, growing close
to the ground. Excellent variety for late spring or sum-
mer use, as it is one of the best to stand hot weather
without bolting to seed. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs.
$16.00.
Long Season. — An excellent second early sort with
thick, dark green, crumpled leaves. Grows to a large
size, and will stand for a long time after maturing. Lb.
25c., 10 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $15.00.
Victoria. — A second early, dark green, round-leaved
sort, growing close to the ground. Leaves slightly
crumpled in the center. Will stand some time without
bolting to seed. Lb. 20c., 10 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $14.00.
Large Leaved Flanders. — A vigorous growing early va-
riety with very broad leaves of a bright, green color.
Lb. 20c., 10 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $14.00.
New Zealand. — Entirely different from the true spinach
! in type in that it thrives during the hot weather in any
soil rich or poor. The tender shoots are of good quality
and may be cut throughout the summer. Plant three or
! four seeds in a hill two feet apart each way. Oz. 8c., 54
lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50.
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SQUASH
Delicious. — A very early winter variety of medium size;
shell moderately hard, very thin, flesh thick, fine grained
and of a yellow color. It varies somewhat in color and
form, usually oval shaped with green, smooth skin, some-
times slightly mottled. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Delicata. — Fruits small, oblong, skin yellow striped with
green. Used both for autumn and winter. Oz. 10c., 54
lb. 25c., lb. $1.00.
Golden Hubbard. — Similar to Hubbard except that it is
smaller, matures earlier and is of an orange-red color ex-
cept for a bit of olive green on the blossom end. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $7.00.
True Hubbard. — One of the best winter squashes; flesh
bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and
richly flavored. Fruit large, oval-shaped, skin green,
rough, covered with warts. Excellent keeper. Oz. 7c.,
54 lb. 20c., lb. 70c., 10 lbs. $6.50, 25 lbs. and over 60c.
Chicago Warted Hubbard. — A selection from True Hub-
bard. Fruits are a trifle larger and more heavily warted.
Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 80c., 10 lbs. $7.50.
Boston Marrow
Boston Marrow. — A fall and winter variety of oval
form, skin thin, when ripe bright orange; flesh rich sal-
mon yellow, fine grained and of excellent flavor. Oz. 5c.,
54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50, 25 lbs. and over 40c.
Orange Marrow. — Similar to Boston Marrow, except
that the skin is of a deeper orange and it matures a little
earlier. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25fc., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $7.00.
Extra Early White Bush Scalloped (White Patty Pan).
— A well-known variety of dwarf habit and upright
growth. Surface comparatively smooth; color greenish
white while youn?. then changing to creamy white. One
of the best and most popular sorts. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c.,
lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50,
Mammoth White Bush Scallop. — Similar to the preced-
ing except that they are larger and about five days later,
Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 70c, 10 lbs. $6.50.
Early Yellow Bush Scallop. — Similar to Mammoth
White Bush, except that the skin is yellow and it is ear-
lier. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Giant Yellow Summer Crookneck. — Fruit larger and
deeper yellow than Summer Crookneck. Skin rough with
a warty surface. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $7.00.
Livingston’s Pie. — Fruit medium size, nearly round, skin
smooth, yellow covered with a fine gray netting. Flesh
light yellow, thick, sweet and finely flavored. Oz. 7c.,
54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50.
Chicago Warted Hubbard
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SQUASH — Continued
Fordhook. — Oblong shaped, with cream colored skin.
Flesh light yellow, very thick and of excellent quality.
Keeps well if allowed to ripen. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb.
85c.
Cocozella di Napoli (Italian Vegetable Marrow). —
Fruits large, oblong shaped, dark green at first but as
they mature become marbled with yellow and lighter
green stripes. The young fruits when sliced and fried
in oil constitute a vegetable delicacy superior to egg-
plant. Oz. 10c., % lb. 30c., lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00.
Mammoth Chili. — Grows to a mammoth size. Flesh
very thick, color rich yellow, fine grained and sweet. Oz.
10c., 54 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
TOMATO
Nearly all of our tomato seed is grown in New Jersey
especially for seed, and can be depended on to be the best
of its class. We do not handle seed saved by canning fac-
tories which can be bought for one-third of what ours costs
to produce.
Simon’s Columbia. — We pronounce this the best main
crop red sort. It is the same season as Stone, fully
one-third larger, just as smooth and solid. It is nearly
solid flesh, having very few seeds, is of a good red color
and ripens up to the stem. It is a wonderful cropper,
out-yielding Stone. Anyone wanting a strictly large,
fancy red tomato will get it by planting this sort. Oz.
40c., 54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.
King of the Earlies. — An extra-early, medium-sized,
red sort; very prolific and quite smooth. Oz. 25c., 54
lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75,
I. X. L. — An extra-early, medium-sized, red sort, very
similar to Earliana. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85!c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs.
$13.75
Acme. — A popular early, purple-fruited sort of medium
size. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Livingston’s Coreless. — This might be called a Red
Globe, as it is practically the same shape as Livingston’s
Globe The fruits are smaller in size and most of them
have no core. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Simon’s Columbia
Livingston’s Globe
Livingston’s Globe. — A new large, purple-fruited sort
of excellent quality. Fruits rather uneven in size but
very smooth and mature earlier than most main-crop
sorts. The average tomato is very deep, almost globe-
shaped and very solid. It is one of the leading varieties
grown throughout Florida to ship North. Our stock of
this important variety is of excellent quality. Oz. 25c., 54
lb. 65c., lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $10.00.
Livingston’s Beauty. — A second-early, large, smooth,
purple-fruited sort of good quality. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c.,
lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Livingston’s Perfection. — A well-known medium to
large-sized, second early, red-fruited sort. Oz. 20c., 54
lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Chalk’s Early Jewel. — For a crop to come in between
Earliana and Stone there is none to compare with this
If you get the original stock. The fruits are of a bright
scarlet color, ripening close up to the stem, are smooth
and very solid. They hold up in size longer than most
sorts, and for that fact alone it is a very valuable sort.
Our seed is grown from the originator’s stock, carefully
selected, and can be depended on to give the best of sat-
isfaction. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Chalk’s Early Jewel. — Good stock saved from the run
of the crop. Oz. 20c., 54 lb- 60c., lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $10.00.
Early Detroit. — An early, medium-sized, smooth, pur-
ple-fruited sort, maturing with Acme, but fruits larger,
more solid, more globular in shape and superior in every
way. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Bonny Best. — An early variety maturing between Earl-
iana and Chalk’s Early Jewel. Fruits medium size, color
bright scarlet, exceedingly smooth, handsome shape, rip-
ens evenly close up to the stem. An excellent sort for
growing under glass. It is very prolific and we recom-
mend it as a first-class sort. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00,
5 lbs. $13.75.
Bonny Best. — Seed saved from Crown Settings only,
from selected plants and selected specimens. Oz. $1.00,
2 oz. $1.75, 54 lb. $3.00.
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T OM AT O — Continued
Tomato Extra Early Mascot
Exceedingly Prolific, Extremely Early, Smooth, Solid, Good Shape and Large Size
for an extra early variety are the features of this valuable acquisition
Extra Early Mascot. — We pronounce this new tomato
the best extra early we have seen. It is a cross between
Earliana and Kins? of the Earlies. Compared with Earli-
ana it is five days earlier, a heavier cropper, fruits fully as
large but thicker through from stem to blossom end,
more solid and of a deeper red color. It ripens close up
to the stem. In habit it resembles Earliana, being quite
dwarf with little foliage, but is more compact. It is the
greatest yielder we have ever seen. We have counted
fifteen marketable fruits on a single crown setting. We
do not mean to say that half the patch will do this, but
we can honestly say that we saw a great many plants
with seven, eight and nine fruits on a crown setting. Be-
ing a small-vined sort, it requires high cultivation to bring
out all its good qualities. Oz. 35c., 14 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50,
5 lbs. $16.25.
Brinton’s Best. — A large, smooth, scarlet-fruited, main-
crop sort, Oz. 20c., 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $8.75.
Buckeye State. — A large, late, purple-fruited sort, very
solid and smooth. Oz. 20c., 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00 5 lbs"
$8.75.
Crimson Cushion. — A large, late, red sort. Oz. 25c Va.
lb. 85c., lb. $3.00. ’’
Cumberland Red. — An old variety formerly quite popu-
lar in Cumberland county, New Jersey. Fruits large, red
in color, slightly ridgy. Matures late. Oz. 30c. &J4 lb.
85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $12.50.
Duke of York. — One of the best late, purple-fruited
sorts. Fruits large, very solid, smooth, ripening close to
the stem. It is claimed by some to be blight-proof, but
we know of no tomato that will not blight under very
unfavorable conditions. It is grown extensively through-
out Florida to ship North, and is claimed by some of
the growers there to be the best for this purpose. Our
stock is true and can be depended on. Oz. 20c., 14 lb.
65c., lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $10.00.
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T OM AT O — Continued
Langdon’s Earliana
Langdon’s Earliana. — We find this strain to be larger,
thicker through, more meaty and of a deeper red color
than other strains of Earliana. It is equally as early,
exceedingly productive and holds its size well through-
out the season. The seed we offer was grown in New
Jersey by one of our private growers. The crop was in-
spected by us and we found it excellent. Oz. 35c., 54 lb.
$1.00, lb. $3.50, 5 lbs. $16.25.
Spark’s Earliana. — One of the best and most popular
extra-early sorts. The fruits are good size, red in color,
quite smooth and are produced in great profusion. The
vine is quite dwarf with little foliage. Our seed is grown
from carefully selected stock and cam be depended on to
give excellent results. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5
lbs. $13.75.
June Pink, or Pink Earliana. — Similar in all respects to
Spark’s Earliana, except the fruit is purple instead of
scarlet, and the bulk of the crop ripens a little later. One
of the best extra-early, purple-fruited sorts. Oz. 25c., 54
lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Dwarf Stone. — Vine dwarf but vigorous and productive.
While maturing with the later sorts the bright red fruit
is of good color, exceedingly smooth, very solid and the
largest of any of the dwarf varieties. Oz. 25c., 54 lb.
75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Dwarf Champion. — An early purple-fruited variety,
forming strong, erect, bushy plants. Fruit medium size,
smooth and fairly solid. Grown extensively for plants
and makes a handsome sturdy bush. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c.,
lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
June Pink
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Royal Pink
Royal Pink. — We pronounce this the best main-crop,
purple-fruited sort. It matures with Stone. The fruits
are very large, exceedingly solid, having but very few
seeds, are smooth, ripen close up to the stem and are of
a handsome pink color. It is a very heavy yielder. The
shape of the fruit is well illustrated in the photograph
above, it being quite thick through. The vine is vigor-
ous and seems to resist blight better than most purple-
fruited sorts. It is the best long distance shipper, as it
will hold up longer than any sort we know of. Extra
choice stock grown in New Jersey. Oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.00,
lb. $3.50, 5 lbs. $16.25.
Early Royal Pink. — A decided improvement over Acme,
as the fruits are much larger, more solid and it is a much
heavier yielder. The vine is more vigorous and the fruits
average nearly globe shape. It is fully as early as Acme
and we pronounce it the best large, early, purple-fruited
sort. Oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, 5 lbs. $16.25.
Enormous. — Large late, red. Oz. 30c, 54 lb. 85c., lb.
$3.00.
Gold Mine. — One of the best second early or main-
crop, purple-fruited sorts. Fruits large, solid, smooth
and of a bright pink color. It is very prolific. Oz. 25c.,
54 lb. 85c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Golden Queen. — Fruit large and smooth, color a beau-
tiful golden yellow, sometimes with a slight blush of red.
It is as smooth and well shaped as the best of the red
varieties and much sweeter, containing very little acid.
Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Magnus. — A recent introduction, producing purple fruit
of the largest size; much smoother than most of the
large-fruited sorts and matures earlier. Foliage of the
potato-leaf type. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Matchless.— One of the best main crop sorts. Fruits
very large, smooth, exceedingly solid and of a good red
color. It is quite prolific and matures a little later than
Stone. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Magnificent. — A large, late red sort. Oz. 30c., 54 lb.
85c., lb. $3.00.
Paragon. — A well-known sort, producing large red
fruits, slightly elongated. Oz. 20c., 54 lb., 60c., lb. $2.00,
5 lbs. $8.75.
Ponderosa. — A purple-fruited tomato of largest size.
Vine vigorous. Fruit very solid, fairly smooth and con-
idered very good quality, especially by those who prefer
a tomato quite free from acid. This variety is more suit-
able for home use than for the market. Oz. 35c., 54 lb.
$1.00, lb. $3.50.
Landreth’s Red Rock. — A large, late.- red variety. Larger
than Stone and very solid; almost solid meat. Oz. 25c., 54
lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.75.
Improved Stone. — One of the heaviest and most solid
fruited of the large tomatoes of good quality. Our stock
is distinctly superior to most that is offered under this
name, being larger, smoother, more uniform and better
colored. Vine vigorous and productive. Fruit round,
slightly flattened, very large and astonishingly heavy.
The quality is unexcelled. Oz. 25c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50,
5 lbs. $11.25.
Stone. — A good stock of Stone tomato sold by the ma-
jority of seed houses, but it will not compare with our
mproved Stone. Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs.
$8.75.
Success. — A bright scarlet, second-early sort, maturing
about the same time as Chalk’s Early Jewel. Fruits
good size, smooth, solid and very prolific. Oz. 25c., 54
lb. 75c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.25.
Triumph. — Matures about ten days later than Stone.
Fruits larger, just as prolific and solid, smooth and of a
bright red color. The variety is well known in South
Jersey and is used extensively both for a main crop and
for canning and has given excellent results for the past
eight years. It is a very strong grower. Oz. 25c., 54 lb.
35c., lb. $3.00, 5 lbs. $13.75.
Trucker’s Favorite. — A late variety, producing large
smooth, solid fruits of a purplish-red color. It is quite
prolific and resists blight to a remarkable degree. Oz.
20c., % lb. 65c., lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $10.00.
Trophy. — A large, late, red variety; fruit slightly ridgy.
Oz. 20c., 54 lb. 65c., lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $10.00.
Early Royal Pink
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Small-Fruited Varieties
Yellow Plum. — Fruit plum-shaped, of a clear, deep-
yellow color; flesh yellow and finely flavored. Oz. 25c.,
Ya lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Yellow Pear. — Same as Yellow Plum, except that it is
the shape of a pear and a trifle smaller. Oz. 25c., 54 lb.
75c., lb. $2.50.
Red Pear. — Fruit bright red; distinctly pear-shaped.
Used for preserving. Oz. 25cf> 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Peach. — Fruit resembles a small peach in size and shape.
The color is a light terra cotta red. Skin and flesh thick.
Used principally for preserving and table decoration.
Oz. 25c., % lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Red Cherry. — Fruit the size of a large cherry, perfectly
round and smooth. Used for preserving. Oz. 25c., 54
lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
Yellow Cherry. — This variety differs from Red Cherry
in color only. Oz. 25c., 54 ft)* 75c., lb. $2.50.
Yellow Husk, or Ground Cherry. — Used for preserving
and eating from the hand. The seed we offer is that of
the true Yellow Ground Cherry, not the purple-fruited
sort which is scarcely edible. Excellent for making pies.
Oz. 25c., Ya lb. 75c., lb. $2.50.
TURNIP
Perfection Purple Top White Globe. — A large globular
variety very even in shape and of handsome appearance.
The crown is purplish red and the remaining portion
clear white. The flesh is white, of excellent quality and
desirable for table or stock. The variety is a good keep-
er and a fine market sort. The seed is grown by a Penn-
sylvania farmer who takes great pains in selecting it and
keeping it true to shape. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 5
lbs. $2.25.
Perfection Purple Top White Globe
Purple Top White Globe. — Seed grown in Europe and,
while it is very good stock, it is not selected with the
care that our Perfection strain is. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. lSc., lb.
40c., 5 lbs. $1.75.
Green Top Golden Gem. — One of the best yellow-flesh-
ed sorts, either for market or stock. The skin is yellow
with a green crown. Flesh yellow, fine grained and
sweet. Grows to a large size and is somewhat more
flattened than Purple Top Globe. It is hardy and a good
keeper. Oz. 7c., % lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.75.
Extra-Early White Milan. — Variety remarkably early;
top very small, upright and compact, so that rows can
be planted close together. Roots clear white, very
smooth, flat and symmetrical; flesh white, sweet and
tender. The best sort for growing under sash. Oz. 8c.,
54 lb. 20c., lb. 70c., 5 lbs. $3.25.
Extra-Early Purple Top Milan. — Similar to White Mil-
: an, except roots are a little flatter and purple-red on up-
per portion. All in all, the Milan turnips leave nothing
more to be desired in the way of an extra-early garden
turnip. Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 70c., 5 lbs. $3.25.
Purple Top Flat Strap Leaf. — An early flat sort; crown
purplish-red, white below, flesh white. Will make a crop
sown among corn. Used principally for stock. Oz. 5c.,
Ya lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.75.
Yellow Globe. — A round, smooth, medium-sized, light
yellow turnip, with crisp, firm flesh of fine quality; a very
attractive and beautiful sort. Oz. 5c., *4 lb. 15cr„ lb. 40c.,
5 lbs. $1.75.
Large White Norfolk. — Usually grown for feeding
stock, but although a little coarse in texture it is of very
good quality for the table. Roots large, spherical or
slightly flattened and very white. It is allowed to stand
out during the winter in the South, where the tops are
used for greens. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.75.
Pomeranean White Globe. — One of the most produc-
tive kinds, and in good, rich soil roots will frequently
grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is globe-shaped,
skin white and smooth. Used for stock feeding; also ex-
cellent for table use. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 5 lbs.
$1.75.
Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. — One of the most delicate
and sweet yellow-fleshed turnips yet introduced. Not of
large size, but firm, hard and most excellent flavor. Keeps
well and is a fine table variety. Skin deeper yellow than
most of this class. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 400., 5 lbs. $1.75.
White Egg. — A quick-growing, egg-shaped, smooth,
pure white variety with small top and rough leaves. The
root grows half out of the ground. Flesh very sweet,
firm and mild. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 50c., 5 lbs. $2.25.
Large Amber Globe. — Grows to a large size, skin yel-
low, with green crown. Flesh yellow. Oz. 5c., 54 lb.
15c., lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.75.
Yellow Stone. — Roots medium size, of globular shape,
skin smooth and of a pale yellow color. Flesh ye low
and of good quality. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 5 lbs.
$1.75.
Cow Horn or Long White. — Clear white except a lit-
tle shade of green at the top; long, slightly crooked and
growing nearly half out of the ground; delicate and well
flavored, of very rapid growth, and has obtained consid-
erable favor as a market sort for fall and early winter
use. Also grown for stock. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c.,
5 lbs. $1.75.
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TURNIP — Continued
Early Snowball. — A quick-growing ball-shaped, pure
white sort with short top and free from the bitter taste
that the Milan sorts usually possess. Oz. 7c., 54 lb. 15c.,
lb. 50c., 5 lbs. $2.25.
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen. — A medium-sized, round,
late-maturing, yellow turnip. Roots yellow with purple
crown; flesh pale yellow. It is very hardy, an excellent
keeper and is invaluable for stock feeding. Oz. 5c., 54
lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.75.
Seven Top. — Cultivated extensively in the South for
tops, which are used for greens. It is very hardy and
will grow all winter, but does not produce a good root
and is only recommended for the tops. Oz. 5c., 54 lb.
15c., lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.75.
Southern Prize. — Similiar to Seven Top, but the tops
are more abundant, while the roots are of considerable
size, more symmetrical in shape and better in quality;
also used for feeding. A favorite forage plant in the
Virginias and Carolinas, where it grows during winter
without protection. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 5 lbs.
$1.75.
RUTA BAGA
Swedish or Russian Turnips
Perfection Purple Top Globe. — Grows the same shape
and size as Purple Top Globe Turnip. Color of skin
yellow with purple crown. Flesh deep yellow, fine grain-
ed and of excellent quality. It is an excellent keeper.
The top is much shorter than most Rutabagas; it has
absolutely no neck and is a rapid grower. Can be planted
as late as August 1st in the vicinity of Philadelphia. By
far the best sort for market. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.,
5 lbs. $3.50.
Long Island Improved. — Grows to a large size, round
in shape, purple top, yellow below; flesh yellow. Excel-
lent sort for stock feeding or table use where a large
Rutabaga is wanted. Oz. 5c., 54 lb. 15c., lb. 40c., 5 lbs.
$1.75.
Perfection White. — Absolutely neckless. Top strap
leaf, flesh white and unusually fine grained. Grows to a
large size. Excellent sort either for stock feeding or
table use. Oz. 7c, 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.75.
HERBS
Basil Sweet. — Large, green. Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00
Borage. — Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
Caraway. — Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Coriander. — Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Dill.— Oz. 8c., 54 lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Fennel, Florence. — Oz. 15c., 54 lb- 40c., lb. $1.25.
Lavender. — Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 45c., lb. $1.50.
Marjoram (Sweet American). — Oz. 30c., 54 lb. $1-00, lb.
$3.50.
Rosemary. — Oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.
Sage. — Oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Savory, Summer. — Oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.
Thyme, Broad-Leaf Winter. — Hardy. Oz. 30c., 54 lb.
$1.00, lb. $3.50.
COW PEAS & SOY BEANS
Invaluable for plowing under for green manure, or they
can be cut green for feeding or can be cured like clover
and fed through the winter. We can supply the follow-
| ing varieties of Cow Peas at $3.00 per bushel, including
j bags: Black Giant, New Era and Whip-poor-will. Mam-
moth Yellow Soy Beans $2.50 per bushel. Mammoth
Black Soy Beans $3.00 per bushel.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE
There is no plant that will give as heavy a yield of
forage at such a small cost as this, and its general cul-
tivation would add largely to the profits of American
farms. Especially valuable for green manuring and pas-
ture. When fed off by sheep it will probably do more
to restore and make profitable exhausted soils than any
other plant. Biennial.
Ground should be prepared same as for turnips. Sow
in June or July with a turnip drill, in rows two and one-
half feet apart, at the rate of two and one-half pounds
of seed per acre. It may be sown broadcast, either with
other fall forage crops or by itself, using from one to
five pounds of seed per acre. Lb. 12c., 10 to 25 lbs. 10c.,
25 to 100 lbs. 8c.
VETCH
Hairy, or Sand Vetch (vicia villosa). — An excellent
plant for a winter cover crop to prevent teaching, also
for forage and fertilizing. If sown in August or Sep-
tember it will make a good crop of forage the following
spring. It is quite hardy and very seldom winter kills
in the vicinity of Philadelphia, unless planted on wet,
heavy soil. It is being used extensively in this vicinity
for plowing under, also for dairy stock and poultry' pas-
ture. Sow 1 to 1 54 bushels per acre. If sown with rye
use 54 to 1 bushel of Vetch with 54 bushel of rj'e. Qt.
25c., 4 qts. 90c., pk. $1.75, bus. $6.25, 100 lbs. $10.00.
Prices subject to change.
GRASS SEED
Prices subject to market changes
All our Grass Seed can be depended on to be first quality
and true to name
Perfection Lawn Grass Seed. — Composed of eleven of
the best varieties of grasses adapted for lawn purposes,
and is sure to give excellent satisfaction. Lb. 30c., 5 lbs.
$1.25, 1 qt. 20c., 4 qts. 60c., pk. $1.00, bus. 20 lbs $4.00.
Fairmount Park Lawn Seed. — A good mixture of
grasses that are less expensive than our Perfection mix-
ture. Lb. 25c., 5 lbs. $1.00, 1 qt. 15c., 4 qts. 50c., pk. 85c.,
bus. 18 lbs. $3.00.
English Lawn Grass Seed. — Composed of the very fin-
est high-priced varieties. Extra recleaned seed. Lb. 35c.,
5 lbs. $1.50, qt. 25c., 4 qts. 75c., pk. $1.25, bus. 20 lbs. $5.00.
Shady Nook Lawn Grass Seed. — For shady places. Lb.
40c., 10 lbs. and over 35c., bus. $6.00.
*
Grass Mixture for Permanent Pastures. — Lb. 30c., 10
lbs. and over 25c., bus. $3.50.
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GRASS SEED — Continued
Grass Mixture for Golf Links. — Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. and
over 35c., bus. $6.00.
Fancy Cleaned Kentucky Blue. — 14 lbs. to the bushel.
Lb. 25c., bus. $2.50.
Fancy Cleaned Herd, or Red Top. — 32 lbs. to the bushel.
Lb. 30c., bus. $9.00.
Herd, or Red Top Ordinary. — 14 lbs. to the bushel.
Lb. 18c., bus. $2.00.
Wood Meadow. — 14 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 40c., bus.
$5.25.
Sweet Vernal. — Perennial. Lb. 50c., 10 lbs. and over
45c.
Creeping Bent. — 20 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 35c., bus.
$6.00.
Sheep’s Fescue. — 12 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 25c., bus.
$2.50.
Meadow Fescue. — 22 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 25c., bus.
$4.00.
Hard Fescue. — 12 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 25c., bus.
$2.75.
Crested Dogstail. — 21 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 30c., bus.
$5.00.
Orchard Grass. — 14 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 20c., bus.
$2.25.
Giant Italian Ryegrass. — Produces two good crops of
nutritious hay the first season. Lb. 20c., 10 lbs. and over
15c.
English Rye. — 24 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 12c., bus.
$2.25.
Italian Rye. — 20 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 12c., bus. $2.25.
Bromus Inermis. — 14 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 20c., bus.
$2.50.
Meadow Foxtail. — 7 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 40c., bus.
$2.60.
Timothy. — 45 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 10c. (about); bus.
$3.25 (about).
Hungarian Millet. — 48 lbs. to the bushed. Lb. 5c.
(about); bus. $1.85 (about).
Golden, or German Millet. — 50 lbs to the bushel. Lb.
5c. (about); bus. $2.00 (about).
East India, or Pearl Millet. — Lb. 10c., 10 lbs. and over,
8c.
Japanese Millet. — 32 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 7c., bus.
$1.75, 100 lbs. $5.00.
CLOVER SEED
All Very Highest Quality
Prices Subject to market changes
Best to write for prices
Red Medium. — 60 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 20c., bus.
$10.50.
Red Mammoth, or Pea Vine. — 60 lbs. to the bushel.
Lb. 22c., bus. $11.00.
Scarlet, or Crimson. — 60 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 10c.,
bus. $5.00.
Lucerne, or Alfalfa. — 60 lbs. to the bushel. Lb. 20c.,
bus. $9.00.
Alsike, or Hybrid. — 60 lbs to the bushel. Lb. 25c., bus.
$13.00.
White Dutch. — 60 lbs. to the bushel. First quality. Lb.
40c., bus. $21.00.
OUR FROST-PROOF
CABBAGE PLANTS
Will Double Your Profits, Why?
There are a number of sea islands along the South
Carolina sea coast where the soil and climate condi-
tions are just suited for growing tough, hardy cabbage
plants during the Winter and early Spring. The seed is
planted in the open field in the months of October, No-
vember, December, January and February. The plants
make a slow but steady growth, until at eight to ten
weeks of age they are very tough and hardy, the buds arc
purple and the outer leaves a reddish brown. When in
this condition they can be shipped to territory further
north and planted in the open ground a month to six
weeks sooner than the home-grown hot bed or cold frame
plants could be planted. These FROST PROOF CAB-
BAGE PLANTS will stand a temperature of 8 to 10
degrees above zero without injury, the land freezing or
the plants being covered with ice, sleet or snow after
they are planted will not injure them.
The top of the plant does not grow until your regular
Spring weather opens up, but the roots grow from the
time they are planted and just as soon as Spring weather
starts, the established root growth assimilates the ferti-
lizer in the soil, the plants grow very fast, maturing
headed cabbage ten days to three weeks sooner than you
can mature them from hot bed and cold frame plants.
You know what the difference in profit will be if your
crop is matured and marketed before the general crop
from home-grown plants is matured.
TO GET THE ADVANTAGE OF THESE FROST
PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS THEY MUST BE
PLANTED A MONTH OR SIX WEEKS EARLIER
THAN YOU WOULD PLANT HOME-GROWN
PLANTS.
Our cabbage plants are grown from the best Long
Island grown seed and are shipped direct from our grow-
ing station in South Carolina by mail or express. We
can fill orders from December first to April fifteenth. We
guarantee good order delivery.
The plants will be somewhat wilted and have a hard,
stunted appearance, which will be disappointing to per-
sons who have never used these plants before. Regard-
less of appearance, they will produce the crop results.
Varieties, Early Jersey Wakefield, Charleston Large
Type Wakefield, Succession and Early Flat Dutch.
Prices by mail, postage paid, 35 cents per 100. By
express, buyer paying express charges, which under spe-
cial rates are very low. 500 for $1.00. In lots of 1,000
to 4,000 at $1.50 per 1,000; 5,000 to 8,000 at $1.25 per 1,000.
In lots of 10,000 or over at $1.00 per 1,000.
Plants packed 500, 1,000 or 2,000 to the crate. Order in
these quantities, they weigh about 25 pounds per 1,000
plants crated for shipment, and can be shipped to any
point where they will arrive within four or five days.
No plants shipped C. O. D. Check, Express Money Order,
Postal Money Order or Cash must accompany each order
otherwise we will not accept same.
FARM IMPLEMENTS
We handle a full line of Planet, Jr., and Iron Age farm
and garden implements and will mail complete catalogue
on application.
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TO SUCCESSFULLY GROW
Alfalfa, Clovers, Cow Peas, Soy Beans, Vetches
and other legumes .
To Increase the Yield , and to improve the soil use
THE MULFORD NITRO-GERM
Scientifically Prepared and Tested
Small Cost - Large Returns - Easy to Use - No Labor Expense
Uninoculated
ALFALFA
Inoculated
The Mulford Nitro-Germ is prepared and
tested by experts, in the biological laboratories of
H. K. Mulford Co., Philadelphia, U. S. A., with the
same degree of care as Mulford Antitoxins, Serums,
Vaccines, etc., which are standard all over the world.
Planted September, 191 2 - Photographed ( same scale) April, 1913. Plant on
left not inoculated - Plant on right inoculated with The Mulford Nitro-Germ.
All other conditions identical. THE CONTRAST SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.
The Mulford Nitro-Germ consists of pure,
tested cultures of active, vigorous nitrogen-fixing
bacteria, for inoculating seeds of legumes or soil.
Legumes offer the best known means of main-
taining soil fertility and rejuvenating over-cropped
and worn-out fields.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture and many
State Agricultural Experiment Stations recommend
inoculation of legumes with nitrogen-fixing bacteria to
induce a prompt ‘‘catch” and increase the yield.
Be sure to always specify the particular legume for which The Mulford
desired, otherwise we will not know how to fill your order.
ALFALFA (Lucerne)
CRIMSON CLOVER
SWEET CLOVER
WHITE CLOVER
RED CLOVER
ALSIKE CLOVER
Mammoth Clover
Burr Clover
Yellow Clover
Berseem Clover
COW PEAS
SOY BEANS
CANADA FIELD PEAS
PEANUTS
Those printed in CAPITAL LETTERS can be shipped immediately from stock.
order and can be supplied in a few days,
SPRING VETCH
WINTER VETCH
Horse Beans
Velvet Beans
Perennial Peas
SWEET PEAS
GARDEN PEAS
The others will be prepared to
Nitro-Germ is
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GARDEN BEANS
LIMA BEANS
Lupins
Sainfoin
Beggar Weed
and others
Prices
The Mulford Nitro - Germ
is supplied for the varieties of leg-
umes indicated, at the following
prices :
Garden Size (about 14 acre) $ .50
One Acre Size - - 2.00
Five Acres Size - - 9.00
(Not returnable)
Special prices on lots of twenty-five
acres or more on one order
either of one kind
or assorted.
Why buy expensive commercial nitrates when you can grow legume crops and thus increase the yield and
at the same time replace the nitrates, enrich and renovate the soil by Nature’s own method.
Write to-day for free booklet giving valuable information regarding the nitrogen-fixing bacteria and
describing the preparation and use of The Mulford Nitro-Germ.
If to be sent by Parcel Post add 10c. to Garden Size, 1 5c. to One Acre Size and 25c. to Five Acre size to
cover cost of mailing, or we will send by Express and you can pay charges on delivery.
SIMON'S CABBAGE HEAD
Absolutely the best variety for a spring or fall crop. These three heads weighed five pounds, nine ounces,
when cut; over one and three quarter pounds each. They were grown by Adara Myers & Son, of Oaklyn, N. J..
and he had a whole field just like them.
For description and prices, see page 18.
I. N. SIMON & SON
GROWERS and IMPORTERS OF
High Grade Seeds for Market Gardeners and Shippers
6 NORTH FRONT STREET
PHILADELPHIA. PA,
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