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Northern Grown
Garden Seeds
CATALOGS
23 and 25 North Alabama Street
Indianapolis, Indiana.
To Our Customers and Friends
Again we desire to thank you for your generous dealings with us during the past
and previous years, and in submitting to you our Seed Catalogue for 1917 we wish to
impress cn ycu the fact that our stocks are, and always will be, of the highest quality.
Owing to abnormal weather conditions, seed crops in many lines proved disastrous
last year. This shortage is also due to prerailing conditions in Europe, as usually much
of our best seed comes from foreign growers, but they cannot now supply us with our
usual quantities. In addition to beans being very short again, peas and sweet corn also
yielded poor returns. This is also true to some extent with many other varieties.
However, in face of these trying conditions, we have secured sufficient stock for
our customers, and have made our prices as low as possible, consistent with the always
h’gh quality of our Seeds.
Your early order will be appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
SOUTHERN SEED CO.
INDEX
Page
Asparagus Seed 2 Lawn Grass
Asparagus Roots 2 Leek
Beans 3, 4, 5, 6 Lettuce
Beets 6, 7 Mangels
Bird Seed 38 Melons, Musk
Bulbs 37 Melons, Water
Cabbage 7, 8 Mustard
Cabbage Plants 9 Okra
Carrots 9 Onion Seed
Cauliflower 10 Onion Sets
Celery 10 Parsley
Celeriac 10 Parsnips
Corn, Sugar 11 Peas
Corn, Field 31 Peppers
Corn, Salad 11 Potatoes, Seed Stock
Cucumbers 12 Pumpkin
Cultivators, Garden 39, 40 Radish
Egg Plant 13 Rhubarb
Endive 12 Rutabaga
Field Seeds 28, 29, 30 Salsify
Flower Pots 38 Seeders, Planet Jr.__
Flower Seeds 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Spinach
Garden Tools 39, 40 Spray Pumps
Herbs 13 Squash
Insecticides 38 Swiss Chard
Kale 13 Tobacco
Kohl Rabi 14 Tomato
Turnips
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SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 1
SEASON 1917
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
OF VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS
Terms
The prices are for seeds f. o. b. Indianapolis, Indiana, and are made subject to
market change and previous sale. We pay postage on all packets, ounces and quarter-
pounds at prices named herein. Below will be found a table of Parcel Post rates for
amounts over quarter-pounds for the convenience of our customers
How to Order
Write plainly quantity wanted, variety and carry out prices, and specify whether
you want the order to come by mail, express or freight. Give Post Office and Route
number; also express and freight office.
Seeds travel safely by express at 20 per cent, less than the regular merchandise rate.
We do not send by express C. O. D., as the cost of collecting return charges is quite
an unnecessary item of expense.
Warranty
Southern Seed Company exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reli-
able; but we sell no seeds with warranty, either expressed or implied, and in no respect
will be responsible for the crop.
How to Send Money.
Send money by Registered Mail, or send Post Office money order or Express Company
money order. We also accept postage stamps for amounts less than one dollar. (Two-
cent stamps preferred.)
The parcel post applies to seed. Postal rates are as follows. Owing to the con-
venience of having mail brought to your door by the rural delivery system, it is well
to take advantage of the low .rates.
20 pounds anywhere within the city limits of Indianapolis for 15c.
20 pounds one hundred and fifty miles 24c, and lc for each additional pound up to
50 pounds.
Nothing heavier than 20 pounds may be mailed farther than 150 miles in one package.
Miles
150
300
| 600
1000
1400
1 1800
| Farther
WEIGHT
Local
Zone 1,2
Zone 3
1 Zone 4
Zone 5
Zone 6
1 Zone 7
i Zone 8
1 pound
$0.05
$0.05
$0.06
$0.07
$0.08
$0.09
$0.11
$0.12
2 pounds
.06
.06
.08
.11
.14
.17
.21
.24
3 pounds
.06
.07
.10
.15
.20
.25
.31
.36
4 pounds
.07
.08
.12
.19
.26
.33
.41
.48
5 pounds
.07
.09
.14
.23
.32
.41
.51
.60
6 pounds
.08
.10
.16
.27
.38
.49
.61
.72
7 pounds
.08
.11
.18
.31
.44
.57
.71
.84
8 pounds
.09
.12
.20
.35
.50
.65
.81
.96
9 pounds
.09
.13
.22
.39
.56
.73
.91
1.08
101 pounds
.10
.14
.24
.43
.62
.81
1.01
1.20
11 pounds
.10
.15
.26
.47
.68
.89
1.11
1.32
12 pounds
.11
.16
.28
.51
.74
.97
1.21
1.44
13 pounds
.11
.17
.30
.55
.80
1.05
1.31
1.56
14 pounds
.12
.18
.32
.59
.86
1.13
1.41
1.68
15 pounds
.12
.19
.34
.63
.92
1.21
1.51
1.80
16 pounds
.13
.20
.36
.67
.98
1.29
1.61
1.92
17 pounds
.13
.21
.38
.71
1.04
1.37
1.71
2.04
18 pounds
.14
.22
.40
.75
1.10
1.45
1.81
. 2.16
19 pounds
.14
.23
.42
- .79
1.16
1.53
1.91
2.28
20 pounds
.15
.24
.44
.83
1.22
1.61
2.01
2.40
When it is required that postage be added to the purchase price of any commodity,
note the distance you are from Indianapolis, see in which zone you live. It is then
easy to estimate the exact amount of postage required.
Where it is just as convenient to have seeds reach you by express, please say so.
We prefer to send them by that method, as it is safer and often cheaper.
2 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
OF
VEGETABLE SEEDS
WITH GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR CULTIVATION
The varieties of garden seed offered in this catalogue are the BEST for this latitude.
They have been tried out and have proven to be the best. We have tried to confine our
stock of seeds to those varieties that really have merit and are best suited to our local
market. If you are in doubt about which varieties to plant, we sincerely hope this cata-
logue will help you to decide. We will cheerfully give you any further information that
we can.
ASPARAGUS
Culture. — Beds are usually formed by setting out plants one or two years old, either in late fall or early
spring. If you wish to grow plants, sow seeds in drills one foot apart and two inches deep in light, rich
soil. Give thorough and frequent cultivation during the summer. - The plant will then be fit to be set out
the next spring. One ounce will sow a 50-foot drill and produce about 200 plants.
Palmetto. — This is the most popular variety grown for general use. Makes thick,
creamy, white shoots. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Columbian Mammoth White. — Large, clear, white shoots, very tender, and of excel-
lent flavor. The most popular variety with the market gardener. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
\ lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Conover’s Colossal. — A large, green variety of good quality. One of the best-known
and generally cultivated. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
Culture. — The easiest way to obtain an Asparagus bed, is to set out roots. It takes 3 years to secure
one from seed, but with our large, strong roots a bearing bed is obtainable in 2 years.
Asparagus Roots thrive best in soil exceptionally rich and mellow and supplied with a liberal amount
of humus. A simple way to start the asparagus bed is to plow furrows 7 inches deep and 3 to 4 feet
apart, according to the richness of the soil, then set the plants, which should be at least one year old,
(two-year-old are better) in the trench, allowing 12 to 18 inches between them; spread the roots out well
and cover with two inches of soil. After cultivation, gradually fill up the trench, eventually burying the
crowns of the plants to a depth of 6 inches.
Cultivate shallow and frequently the first season and as soon as the stalks are dead in the fall, remove
them and cultivate the entire surface of the bed to a depth of 4 inches, then very early in the spring to a
depth of 3 inches and again the latter part of June, working into the soil at this time a liberal supply of
decomposed stable manure.
Columbian Mammoth White.— 2-year-old roots. Per doz. 15c; per 100, 75c; per
1000, $6.00.
Conover’s Colossal. — 2-year-old roots. Per doz. 15c; per 100, 75c; per 1000, $6.00.
Palmetto. — 2-year-old roots. Per doz. 15c; per 100, 75c; per 1000, $6.00.
THE SOUTHERN SEED CO., Indianapolis, Indiana:
I have been planting your garden seeds for some time now, and I wish to say that
everything has been perfectly satisfactory. I always use several bushels of peas
and beans, and the seed bought of your firm could not have been better; in fact, all
goods were just as represented. As long as you furnish me with the same high-class
seed in the future that you have in the past, you may count on my orders.
Yours truly, ED HARMON, Maywood, Ind.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 3
BEANS
DWARF OR BUNCH GREEN POD VARIETY
Culture. — If planted at intervals of two or three weeks, commencing after the ground has become dry and
warm and continuing until the latter part of August, a supply can be had all through the season. Sow
in drills two inches deep and 18 inches to two feet apart, dropping the beans three inches apart in the
drill. Hoe or cultivate often and very shallow, keeping the ground stirred well until they begin to bear.
Do not hoe or cultivate while leaves are wet. Pick pods as soon as they are large enough for use. One
quart will plant about 125 feet in drill. Two bushels per acre.
NOTE. — We are again faced with an extremely short crop of bush beans. There were absolutely no
stocks carried over and we must depend on the past season’s crop to meet all requirements. Early orders
are urgently solicited, as all prices are subject to change without notice and will undoubtedly be higher
as the season advances.
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. — A valu-
able round pod bean, absolutely stringless:
pods are long, fleshy and tender, of a
vigorous rapid growth and extremely early.
Most popular of all snap stringless varieties
for market or family use. Pkt. 5c; pt.
25c; qt. 50c; i bu. $4.00; bu. $15:00.
Giant Stringless.-— An exceedingly pro-
ductive and very handsome sort. The
pods mature a few days later than the
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod and are a
little longer and more .nearly straight. The
quality is very good; leaves small and light
green; seed yellow, long and slender. Pkt.
5c; pt. 25c; qt. 50c.
Hopkins Early Red Valentine. — The most
popular variety in existence today. Vines
grow erect with dark green leaves, pod
medium length, round and saddled back,
with only slight strings; seeds pink, mar-
bled with red. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; \
bu. $2.50; bu. $10.00.
Black Valentine. — A few days earlier
than Red Valentine; will stand mQre cold
weather, being much hardier than other
green pod varieties. The pods are long,
round and straight. Pkt. ,5c; pt. 20c; qt.
35c; \ bu. $2.50; bu. $10.00.
Bountiful. — The plant is very handsome
and of sturdy growth, being practically
immune to rust and mildew. It is very
hardy, early and prolific and continues in
bearing for several weeks. The pods are
of immense size, rich green, thick, broad,
extra long, solid, meaty, rich, tender and
entirely free from string. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c;
qt. 35c; \ bu. $2.50; bu. $10.00.
Extra Early Refugee. — Very much earlier
than the Old Style Refugee, or 1000 to 1,
being fit to eat in 48 days from planting.
More dwarf and compact in growth, while
the pods are round, solid, tender, and of
excellent quality, suitable for table use,
canning or pickling. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt.
35C ; i bu. $2.50; bu. $10.00.
Refugee, or 1000 to 1. — The vines large,
spreading, exceedingly hardy with, small
smooth leaves, very late and bear long
cylindrical green pods of excellent quality.
Highly esteemed for late planting and for
use as pickles. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c;
gal. $1.25; bu. $9.00.
Long Yellow Six Weeks. — The vine is
large, vigorous, branching and productive,
with large leaves. Pods long, straight,
thick, flat in shape, green in color, of good
quality when young and fair as they near
maturity. Is ready for picking 45 days
From planting. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c;
i bu. $2.50: bu. $10.00.
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod.
Vegetable and Flower Seed. 8 Pkgs. 25c; 17 pkgs. 50c,
4 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
BEANS
DWARF OR BUNCH GREEN POD VARIETY.— Continued.
FULL MEASURE.
A comparatively new variety, a wonderful producer of
high quality, round pod, String less beans. It is becoming
very popular on account of its great productiveness. A
little later than Stringless Green Pod. Sold out.
Dwarf German Black Wax. — This variety is one of the
most popular of all the Wax varieties. A heavy producer
of medium size, round pods, clear and of a waxy white
color. Used in a good many instances for pickling; also
a very desirable snap bean. Pkt. 5c; pt. 40c; qt. 75c.
Warden’s Kidney Wax. —
Ready for use in about 50
days. Broad golden yellow
pods, and entirely stringless.
Hardy and very productive.
Sold out.
Improved Golden Wax. —
One of the most popular
garden varieties. Pods are
long, nearly straight, and
half round; rich yellow in
color. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt.
50c.
Davis White Wax. ^The
best shipping variety for
market gardeners. The pods
a broad long and golden yel-
low; immensely productive.
Sold out.
High-Class Truck Growers'
Seed Is Our Specialty.
Hopkin’s Improved Early Red Valentine.
Send Us the Names of Your Neighbors and We Will Mail Them a Catalog.
Dwarf Horticultural or Italian. — With the Louisville mar-
ket gardeners this is a popular sort. Pods are of medium
light striped, splashed with crimson or yellowish brown,
seeds pale pink, speckled with bright red. Can be used as
a shell bean, green or dried. Pkt. 5c; pt. 25c; qt. 50c; \
bu. $3.00; bu. $12.00.
White Kidney. — Being white, this bean is very popular
for soup purposes. Sold out.
French Red Kidney. — A well-known shelled bean. Pkt.
5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c.
Dwarf White Navy. — -A splendid table variety and very
, urolific. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c.
WAX BEAXS.
Giant Stringless Eeans.
Pencil Pod Wax. — This bean is very early, very produc-
tive and of most excellent flavor. The pods are long,
straight, round like a pencil, fleshy, and of a bright yellow
;olor ; absolutely stringless — try it. Pkt. 5c; pt. 40c; qt. 75c.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN fSEEDS 5
BEANS — Continued
Pole or Running
Kentucky Wonder.— Also known as Old Homestead. We believe this variety is the most practically
useful of the green podded pole beans suitable for use as snaps. It is an early, very prolific sort, with
showy pods which are of most excellent quality. The vines are vigorous, climbing well and very productive,
bearing pods in large clusters. The pods are medium light green, very long, often reaching nine or ten
inches, nearly round and very crisp when young, becoming very irregular and spongy as the beans ripen.
Seed long, oval, dun colpred. For several years past our sales have been limited only by the quantity we
were able to produce. The quality of our stock is unsurpassed. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
Lazy Wife. — One of the best of the later green podded pole beans for snaps or green shell use. The
pods borne in large clusters, are five and one-half to six and one-half inches long, broad, thick, fleshy and
entirely stringless. When young they have a rich, buttery flavor which is retained until they are nearly
ripe. The dry beans are excellent for winter use. Seed white, medium size, slightly oval or nearly round.
Sold out.
White Creaseback. — A fine, early, green-podded, pole bean of rapid growth and very productive. The
pods grow in clusters and are from five to six inches in length, perfectly round and deeply creased. They
are very fleshy, stringless and of the best quality. The beans are white and are excellent shelled. Pkt.
5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
Horticultural Pole, or Speckled Cranberry. — Vines vigorous with large, light colored leaves. Pods, shott,
broad, green, streaked with bright red. Beans are large, round, splashed and spotted with red. Of very
fine quality, either as a green shelled bean or dry. The best late shell bean for both home and market.
Pkt. 5c; nt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
Red Speckled Cut-Short. — An old
variety, very popular for planting
among corn, and will give a good crop
without poles, vines medium, not twin-
ing very tightly, pods short, round and
tender. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal.
$1.00; bu. $7.00.
POLE LIMA BEANS
Carpinteria Pole Lima, — Somewhat
superior to any other pole lima and
wonderfully productive, of well filled,
medium green pods, five to six inches
long, much thicker than the average
pole lima. The beans are broad, plump
and thick, and as perfect as could be
desired, and of a rich heavy green,
which color they retain until maturity.
It is very desirable, both for family
and market. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c;
gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
King’ of the Garden. — One
of the best and most popular
main crop varieties. It is me-
dium early and has very long pods, 5l to 6J
inches long, which are well filled with four or
five good-sized beans. The pods are very straight
and handsome, and the fine, hardy vines bear
abundantly. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.00;
bu. $7.00.
Seibert’s Early Lima,— In earliness, ease of
shelling size, beauty and quality of the green
beans, this variety leads all other early limas for
either the home garden or market. The vines are
vigorous and remarkably productive. The pods x
are medium green, large, flat, about five inches
long, moderately curved. The green shell beans
are very large, very tender and of finest quality.
Seed ovoid, flat with slight greenish tinge. Pkt.
5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
Large White Lima. — The large Lima is a gen-
eral favorite wherever it can be cultivated, on
account of its excellent flavor and productiveness.
Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
The cost of the very best seeds is so small,
compared with value of resulting crops, that it
does not pay to risk seeds of doubtful pedigree. Carpinteria
If You Don’t Find What You Want, Write Us.
6 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
Buying seeds is a game of confidence. A pretty sample is desirable, but no one can tell about the blood
or t i.al.ty of garden seeds by the appearance of the seed. All of our garden seeds are grown, by seed
.specialists and no matter what you pay, you cannot get better seeds. We test our seeds for germination
and if the ground is properly prepared and weather conditions are right, OUR SEEDS WILL GROW.
BEANS — Continued
Dwarf or Bush Lima Varieties
Those who have not grown the Dwarf Lima Beans Should try them. No garden is complete, no table
properly supplied without them. Lima Beans weigh ^5 lbs. per bushel.
Culture. — Lima beans are not as hardy as snap beans and should not be planted quite as early. They
do best in good rich, loamy ground, and should be planted in rows two to three feet apart and from three
to four inches apart in the row, covering about two inches deep. Cultivate often, only when leaves are dry.
Burpee’s.— The bushes are 18 to 20 inches high, of stout, erect growth, branch freely, form large circular
plants from two to three feet in diameter, very prolific, bearing large, beautiful pods well filled with large
beans of the same size and delicicms flavor as the pole variety. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
Dreer’s. — The pods are short but thick, containing three to four very thick, short beans, closely packed.
This variety is later than Burpee’s but the plants are very productive and the beans are easily shelled and
of delicious flavor. The vines are not erect, but trail over the ground about three feet. Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c;
qt. 35c; gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
Henderson’s or Sieva. — Grows erect to a height of IS to 20 inches and requires no support. Very early
and productive. The beans have the true lima flavor, rich, buttery and tender. These beans are at least
two weeks earlier than most pole limas.- Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
BEETS
Culture. — For very early crop, sow such varieties as Extra Early Dark Red or Crosby’s Egyptian in hot
beds in January or February and transplant. For general crops, sow in freshly prepared soil as soon as
the ground will permit, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, covering about an inch deep and pressing the
soil firmly over the seed. When the plants are well established cut to three or four inches apart. One
ounce will sow 50 feet. Drill six to seven pounds to the acre. In 5 lb. lots or more of Table Beets
deduct 10 cents per lb.
Crosby’s Egyptian. — One of the best varieties for forcing and excellent for first early crop outdoors,
being very early, with small tops, flattening globe and deep red color. Our stock is exceptionally uniform
in shape and color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 35c; lb. $1.25.
Extra Early Eclipse. — A very early beet and grown extensively in this market for early field planting.
It is round and slightly pointed; flesh bright red and lighter in color than the Crosby’s Egyptian. It makes
a fine market beet on account of its appearance when bunched and washed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l lb. 30c;
lb. $1.00.
Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip. — The best
sort for general crop. In quality one of the
finest, exceedingly dark, shape globular,
having only one tap root. Very popular
with market men. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb.
25c; lb. $1.00.
Bastain’s Blood Turnip. — An improved
variety of the Early Blood turnip of deep,
blood-red color; fine form and flavor. An
excellent market sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \
lb. 25c; lb. 90c.
Extra Early Egyptian. — The old stand-
ard variety. Roots are dark red, nearly
flat. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. 85c.
Detroit Dark Bed Turnip Beet is the fin-
est main crop all-purpose beet in cultiva-
tion For the home garden it is especially
desirable on account of its exquisite quality,
being sweet, tender and fine grained, with-
out any trace of woodiness or stringy ten-
dency
For Market Gardeners Detroit Dark Red
is the best main crop sort known. It is un-
usually attractive on the market, being of
perfect form, deep crimson color and small,
neat tap roots. The tops are small and
grow upright, so that one-third more
bunches can be grown on an acre. Whether
for bunching or for late market, there is no
more useful sort for gardeners. See illus-
tration next page. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; J lb.
35c; lb. $1.25.
Seed in Packets. Ounces and \ lbs., Sent Post Paid.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 7
TABLE BEETS— Continued
Half Long Blood.— One of the best for winter
use. The roots are only half as long as the Long
Blood, but weigh as much on account of their thick-
ness. Oz. 10c; 4 lb. 25c; lb. 90c.
Long Smooth Blood. — The standard long late
sort. Very dark, blood-red flesh; quality fine. Oz.
10c; l lb. 25c; lb. 90c.
Swiss Chard. — A variety of beet producing large
and tender foliage, but does not develop a large
root. When young the plants are used for greens
as are also the half-grown leaves and are delicious
used in this way. The leaves have a large stalk
and mid-rib and these are used in the same man-
ner as asparagus and are a fine addition to the list
of summer vegetables. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 25c;
lb. $1.00.
Mangel Wurtzel or Stock Beets. — Every farmer should, grow
these for stock-feeding. They are heavy yielders and are very
valuable as feed, both for dairy cows and general stock. We
cannot recommend them too highly. Seed can be sown in April,
May or June, using six pounds per acre. Rows should be 2| to 3
feet apart, and plants should be thinned to eight inches apart.
Roots should be gathered before frost and stored in the barn or
piled in the field where drainage is good. Cover gradually as the
weather becomes cool, using straw first and a few inches of soil. Detroit Dark Red.
Mammoth Long Red. — The largest of all Mangels and the heaviest cropper. They grow to an immense
size, weighing sometimes 25 to 30 pounds. Oz. 5c; £ lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Yellow or Orange Globe, — Very large globe shaped, excellent for feeding milch cows. Yield 1,500 to 2,000
bushels per acre. Oz. 5c; \ lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Golden Tankard. — Large cylinder shaped; immensely productive. Flesh yellow, zoned with white. Oz.
5c; \ lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
CABBAGE
Culture.— The early sorts should be sown in hotbeds as early as the last of January or first of February
and transplanted in open ground in March or April. The second early sorts can be sown in open ground
in March and transplanted in April, and the late varieties sown in open ground in May and transplanted in
June. Good, rich, mellow, sandy soil is best for eahbage; cultivate often and draw the earth to the plants
as they advance in growth. We secure our seeds from the very best growers and will positively not sell any
varieties that we know are not true to name. One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants.
Charleston Wakefield. — Considerably larger and a little later than Early Jersey Wakefield. Heads pointed
and very solid. On account of its earliness and size it is extremely popular with market gardeners and
shippers. Our seed stock is fine, and can be depended on to produce a uniform crop. Pkt 5c oz 20c x id
50c; lb. $2.00. ’ * ’ 4
Early Jersey Wakefield. — One of the best and most popular early varieties. Forms round pointed heads
of good size. Is very hardy
and on account of its thick out-
side leaves is able to resist cold
and other unfavorable condi-
tions to a great extent. Pkt.
5c; oz. 20c; x lb. 50c; lb. $2.
Early Winnigstadt — One of
the best of the second early
sorts, very hardy and sure head-
ing. Owing to its compact and
upright habit of growth and
peculiar texture of its short,
thick, rich dark green leaves,
the variety seems to suffer less
from the cabbage worm than
most other sorts. Head of me-
dium size, sharply pointed, very
hard and of excellent quality.
Keeps well both summer and
winter. It is the hardiest, not
only as regards frost, but will
suffer less from excessive wet,
drought, insects or disease than
any other second early sort.
Extra Early Jersey Wakefield. Pkt. 5c; l lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
All Our Seeds Are True to Name.
8 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
CABBAGE — Continued
Copenhagen Market.
Copenhagen Market. — This is without
doubt the finest early round head cabbage
yet introduced. It is as early as the Large
Wakefield and will produce more per acre.
Grows on a short stem with very compact
heads, having very few outer leaves. Cus-
tomers who give this variety a trial will be
delighted with this cabbage. Pkt. 5c; oz.
25c; l lb. 85c; lb. $3.00.
Early Summer. — This variety is deserv-
edly popular with the market gardeners. It
forms large, solid, round, flattened, com-
pact heads of excellent quality. The heads
average more than double the size of the
Jersey Wakefield, while it matures only ten
to twelve days later. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \ lb.
50c; lb. $2.00.
Early Spring. — Smaller than Early All-head, it is
of the same type and almost as early as Wakefield.
Its shape is round, slightly flattened on top, very solid,
even before the cabbage reach their natural size. Pkt.
5c; oz. 15c; i lb. 45c; lb. $1.50.
Succession. — A second early — about two weeks later than Early Summer. The heads
are larger, slightly flatter than the above variety and run more uniform. The color is
light green; the heads are solid, have good keeping quality and are of excellent quality.
A favorite with market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $2.00'.
Glory of Enkliuizen. — A new variety from Holland; considered the most important
recent introduction in the cabbage line. The heads are of medium size, globe shaped,
handsome (see illustration above), with few outer leaves and just right for market;
very productive and excellent in quality; surpassing in flavor most of the other varie-
ties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; | lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
All Seasons. — Beyond a doubt, the best of all mid-summer varieties; a sure header;
makes large, solid flat heads. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; l lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
Sure Head. — A fine strain of mid-summer cabbage, highly recommended. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 20c; l lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
Large Late American Drumhead. — A large,4 late variety, producing very solid, com-
pact heads. A good keeper, excellent for late winter use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; l lb. 50c;
lb. $1.50.
Mammoth Rock Red. — The largest and surest heading red cabbage; deep blood red
color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
Louisville Drumhead. — This fine cabbage is very popu-
lar with kraut makers. It is a medium late variety,
forming a large solid head, which seldom bursts. It is
used largely by shippers in the vicinity of Chicago who
ship cabbages south. It comes in between the second
early and the late varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; i lb.
50c; lb. $2,00.
Prize Head Late Elat Dutch. — The very best of the
late varieties. Grows a very large flat head of super-
ior quality, of a bluish-green color, with few outer
leaves, on a short stem. There are many strains of
Late Flat Dutch Cabbage but we are very confident
none will be found superior to our selected Long Island
grown strain of this most excellent sort. No mistake
can be made in planting this variety for late or winter
cabbage. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; l lb. 45c; lb. $1.50.
American Perfection Drumhead Savoy. —
Best Of CUrly Variety for main Crops, and Prize Head Late Flat Dutch,
for late home use and market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
THE SOUTHERN SEED CO.. Indianapolis, Inch:
Two years ago I bought a small amount of garden seed of your firm. They proved so satisfactory that
last year I placed my entire order with you, and I wish to^say that I have no cause to regret my doing so.
Everything was just as represented and satisfactory in all respects. Yours truly,
CHRIS KAMM, Haughville, Ind., R. R.. No. 19.
Prices on Grass and Field
Sent Upon Application.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 9
DOUBLE YOUR PROFITS
USE OUK
Frost Proof Cabbage Plants
These plants are raised at our Growing Station in South Carolina. They make a slow and steady
growth until eight or ten weeks of age, when they have become very tough and hardy. The buds are
purple and the outer leaves a reddish brown, when in this condition they' can be shipped to much colder
territory and planted in the open ground a month to six months earlier than the home grown, hotbed or
cold frame plants could be planted. The top of the plant will not grow until the regular spring weather
sets in, but the roots grow from the time they are planted. .When it begins to get warm the plants will
grow very fast because they have had a good start, and you will have cabbage ready for the market ten
days to three weeks sooner than you could mature them from home grown plants.
It is necessary that our Frost Proof Plants be set out a month or six weeks earlier than home grown
plants, if you wish to have earlier cabbage. After these plants are once in the ground they will not be
damaged by freezing, sleet or snow, or by being covered with ice.
Varieties. — Early Jersey Wakefield, Charleston Wakefield, Succession and Early Flat Dutch.
Prices by Parcel Post, Postage Paid. — 100 plants, 35c.
Prices by Express. Buyer Playing Charges. — 1,000 to 4,000, $1.50 per 1,000; 5, COO to 8,000, $1.25 per
1,000; 10,000 or over, $1.00 per 1,000.
CARROTS
Culture. — For table use sow the early kinds just as soon as the ground can be worked in spring, in rich,
sandy soil, well fertilized. Sow in rows 16 to 18 inches apart and thin out to six' and eigftit to ’the*
foot. For field culture and winter use, sow the seed in June in rows 18 to 24 inches apart and thin out
to 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. Hoe often and keep free from weeds. Sow from 2 to 3 pounds to the acre.
Danvers Half-Long. — Grown largely on account of its productiveness and adaptability to all classes
of soil. The smooth and handsome roots are deep orange, of medium length, tapering uniformly to a
blunt point; flesh sweet, crisp, tender and of a deep orange color. Although the roots of this variety are
short, they produce as large a bulk as the longer field sorts and are more easily harvested. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
i lb. 35c; lb. $1.25.
Half-Long Stump-Rooted. — Tops
medium sized; necks small; roots
tapering slightly but uniformly
stump rooted and smooth; color
deep orange-red; flesh very crisp
and tender. Although this is a
medium early sort, it furnishes
roots of usable size as early as
any, is a heavy cropper and is
undoubtedly one of the best for
both the market and private gar-
den, while its great productive-
ness makes it very desirable as a
field sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; £ lb.
35c; lb. $1.25.
Guerande, or Ox Heart. — Espe-
cially desirable for soil so hard
and stiff that longer rooted sorts
would not thrive in it. Tops
comparatively small. Roots four
and one-half to five inches long,
very thick, ending abruptly in a
small tap root. Flesh bright
orange, fine grained and sweet.
When young the roots are excel-
lent for table use and when ma-
ture are equally good for stock
feeding. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb.
30c; lb. $1.00.
Improved Long Orange.— A
standard late variety; handsome
and uniform in shape; deep
orange color; good flavor; yields
heavily; requires deep soil; plants
should stand 8 inches apart in
18-inch drills for roots to attain
full size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; | lb.
30e; lb. $1.00..
Early French Forcing. — Earliest
variety in cultivation; very de-
sirable for forcing; of reddish
orange color, about 2 inches long
when fully matured. Pkt. 5c;
oz. IOC; i lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Half Long Danvers. -
It Does Not Pay to Plant Cheap Seeds.
10 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
CAULIFLOWER
Culture.— Plant seed in hot h
large enough to handle. Plant
in March or early in April and transplant to cold frames as soon as
the open ground as soon as danger or hard frost is past. Cauliflower
delights in a very rich
soil, and must be
thoroughly cultivated.
One ounce of seed will
produce 2,500 to 2,700
plants. We import
our cauliflower seed
from the very best
growers in Erfurt, Ge
many, and guaarntee
to be the best seed th
money can buy.
Early Snowball. —
One of the earliest
varieties grown.
Medium six heads,
very compact and
pure white. We
heartily recommend
this to the most
critical market gar-
deners, as we know
this variety is unsur-
passed by none.
Give it a trial this
year. Pkt. 10c; ± oz.
75c; 1 oz-. $2.50.
Early Dwarf Erfurt.
— The best sort for in-
experienced growers;
it will head where
others fail. The plants
are dwarf and small
leaved. Pkt. 10c ;£ oz.
60c; oz. $2.00.
Early Snowball Cauliflower.
CELERY
Culture. — Sow the seed in shallow boxes indoors, or in
a finely prepared seed bed out of doors. Do not cover
the seed too deep and keep the bed moist until the
seeds germinate. Set out the plants in July and August
in trenches six inches deep and four to six feet apart,
and six inches apart in the trenches. Draw the earth
about them and repeat every few days, until only the
tops of the leaves are visible. Do not disturb the plants
while they are wet, as they are liable to rust. One
ounce will produce 3,000 plants.
Golden Self -Blanching.— Our strain of this variety is
unexcelled and absolutely reliable; this sort is, without
doubt, the finest early celery in cultivation. It is per-
fectly solid, of a fine, nutty flavor; attains a good size,
and when blanched is of a handsome golden yellow color.
Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. $1.00.
Giant Pascal. — One of the most popular sorts for win-
ter use. It is very large in growth; the stalks are ex-
ceptionally thick with very heavy hearts which, when
blanched, are of a beautiful creamy yellow color. Very
brittle and of a superb flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \ lb.
60c; lb. $2.00.
White Plume. — The earliest and most easily blanched,
but does not keep well taken from the trenches. /The
plants grow rapidly and blanch easily during the sum-
mer months. Later in the fall the central stalks and
leaves are of pure snowy whiteness even without earth-
ing up, but stalks should be gathered together and
earthed up as in other varieties, so as to produce close
attractive bunches. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; i lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted Celery. — -Celeriao is grown
for the bulbous roots, which are stewed or used for fla-
voring soups.
Large Rooted Giant Prague. — Improved form of turnip-
rooted Celery, producing large and smooth roots, almost
round; few side roots. Large, deep green foliage. Pkt.
6c; oz. 20c; i lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
White Plume Celery.
Seventeen Packets for 50 cents.
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CORN SALAD
Culture. — Sow in early spring or in September in shallow drills 10 inches apart, and cover lightly. If the
weather is dry, press down the soil lightly.
Large Leaved. — A delicious salad, used during the early spring and winter months as a substitute for let-
tuce; also cooked and used like spinach. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; £ lb. 20c; lb. 60c.
GARDEN AND SWEET CORN
Culture. — Plant in hills three feet apart and leave four plants to the hill; cultivate often, and draw up the
soil to the stem. Plant at intervals of ten days from early spring until midsummer for a succession. One quart
will plant 150 hills; 4 to 6 quarts to the acre.
Extra Early Adams.— Very early ;
stalks very dwarf; ears small; from
2 to 3 ears to the stalk. Pkt. 5c;
pt. 10c; qt. 15c; gal. 40c; pk. 75c;
bu. $2.50.
Early Adams. — About ten days
later than the Extra Early Adams.
Pkt. 5c; pt. 10c; qt. 15c; gal. 40c;
pk. 75c; bu. $2.50.
Country Gentleman Sugar Corn.
Crosby’s Early. — A most excellent early variety of fine quality. Ears five and one-half to six and one-half
inches long, fourteen rowed or more with short nearly square grains which are very white, sweet and tender.
Plants about four and one-half feet high. Pkt. 15c; qt. 40c; gal. $1.50; bu. $12.00.
Golden Bantam.— An early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very tender and of excellent quality. Ears
eight rowed, six to seven inches long and of the medium size found most suitable for the table. The flavor is
exceptionally rich and delicious. Height, four to five feet. Pkt. 5c; qt. 40c; gal. $1.50; bu. $12,00.
Kendel’s Early Giant. — Remarkably large in ear for a second early sort and very popular in some localities.
The stalks are about five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight inches long, twelve rowed. The
grain is rather broad and shallow, and the quality very good. Pkt. 15c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.00; but. $8.00.
Early Champion. — A fine second or medium early. Produces large and attractive ears, sweet, white and
tender. This corn is unsurpassed for1 market use, owing to its large size and fine appearance. Pkt. 15c; qt.
35c; gal. $1.25; bu. $9.00.
Early Evergreen. — This is similar to Stowell’s Evergreen, except that it is almost two weeks earlier and the
ears are slightly smaller. It is of very high quality and is valuable as a second early or main crop variety.
Pkt. 5c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.25; bu. $10.00.
Early Minnesota.- — This old and deservedly popular variety is one of the best second early sorts for the
market and the home garden. The stalks are about six feet high and bearing one or two ears well covered
with husks. The ears are abou,t eight inches long, eight rowed; kernels very broad, sweet and tender, not
shrinking much in drying. Pt. 15c; qt. 25c; gal. 90c; bu. $7.00.
Black Mexican. — This is .an old variety, but one of high quality. The grain when ripe is a bluish-black, but
in the green state is almost the same color as other corns. Pt. 15c; qt. 25c; gal. 90c; bu. $7.00.
Early Premo, — Claimed by the originator to be the earliest of all. It is no doubt a most desirable sort among
the first- early sorts. Pt. 15c; qt. 25c; gal. 90c; bu. $7. CO.
Mammoth White Cory. — The ears are twelve rowed, white cobbed, and covered with very large white grains
of good quality. Pt. 15c; qt. 25c; gal. 90c; bu. $7.00.
Country Gentleman. — This variety has a small, white cob, densely covered with irregular rows of very long
slender, white grains of excellent quality. The ears are seven to nine inches long. The stalks are from six
and one-half to seven feet high. It is well adapted for canning as well as the home garden and market, and
many consider it as the best of the late varieties. Pt. 25c; qt. 50c; gal. $2.00; bu. $15.00'.
Stowell’s Evergreen. — The standard main crop variety, much used for the home garden, market and canning.
It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in condition suitable for boiling.
Our stock has been carefully grown and selected to avoid the tendency to a shorter grain and deterioration in
the evergreen character of this best known of all late sorts. The ears about seven to eight inches long, four-
teen to twenty rowed. The stalks are about seven and one-half feet high. Pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal. $1.25; bu.
$10.00.
Late Mammoth. — The largest and latest Sugar Corn. The ears grow about twelve inches long and have four-
teen to sixteen rows. The stalks grow about eight feet high. The quality is good. Pt. 20c; qt. 35c; gal.
$1.25; bu. $10.00.
Burkhart. — By far the most popular sort in this neighborhood for late roasting ears, and by many garden-
ers used as their dependence for a crop. Pt. 10c; qt. 20c; gal. 50c; pk. 90c; bu. $3.50.
We don’t attempt to compete with concerns selling low-grade or cheap seeds.
12 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
CUCUMBERS
Culture. — In Kebruary and March, plant seeds in hotbeds, and when there is no more danger of frost, plant
out in rich ground, in hills from 4 to 5 feet apart. Or plant seed in open ground as soon as the weather
is warm, in hills 4 feet apart. Plant about ten or twelve seeds in a hill and cover half-inch deep with fine
soil. Hoe often, and when out of danger of insects, thin out the plants, leaving four to a hill. For pick-
ling, plant from June to August.
Evergreen White Spine. — This variety grows fruit 10~to 12 inches in length and of rather large diameter.
It is an early and vigorous grower. More blight-proof than any of the longer sorts. Color, a dark green.
In shape it is straight and smooth. A very good flavor, which makes it an excellent variety for home use
as well as for the market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; £ lb. 25c; lb. $1.00.
Improved Arlington White Spine. — A selection from the Early White Spine, being more pointed at each end.
The young fruits are crisp and tender and are of dark green color. The mature fruits are about six and one-
half to seven inches long. Considered by many to be the best sort for small pickles. Excellent also for
slicing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. $1.00
Davis Perfect. — An excellent cucumber for both outdoor use and forcing. It is a carefully selected strain
of the extra long White Spine type made by a veteran outdoor and greenhouse grower of cucumbers. Its
valuable points are length, slimness and its dark green color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; $ lb. 35c; lb. $1.25.
Improved Long Green. — The fruit of this variety often attain a length of twelve inches; areslender and of
a uniform dark green color. It is a rather late variety and largely used for pickling; very popular. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; $ lb. 25c; lb. $1.00.
Green Prolific or Boston Pickling. — A favorite with pickle growers and commercial gardeners, and good
for table use. Quite productive. Fruit small, uniform in size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
Early Cluster. — Vines vigorous, producing the bulk of the crop near the root and in clusters. Fruit short,
uniformly thick end, dark green, but paler at blossom end. A very productive sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb.
25c; lb. $1.00.
Early Frame or Short Green. — An excellent sort both for table use and for pickling. Fruit straight, hand-
some, smaller at each end, bright green; flesh tender and crisp, and makes fine pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
i lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
Nichol’s Medium Green. — A valuable and handsome
variety, in shape between White Spine and Long
Ireen. An excellent sort of pickles and useful for
dckling. Very prolific. Fruit straight and smooth;
olor dark green, flesh and crisp. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
Jersey Pickles. — A distinct and productive variety
;rown for pickles only; medium sizes, and bright
;reen. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
Chicago or Westerfield Pickle. — Largely used by
fickle manufacturers; also very popular with market
;ardeners for pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; $ lb. 25c;
b. 75c.
ENDIVE
Evergreen White Spine.
Green Curled Endive.
Culture. — Sow from May to August in drills and
over lightly. When the plants are up, thin out from
ight to ten inches apart. When the ' leaves are
light inches long, bleach them by tying them together
tear the top. One ounce will sow 20 feet square.
Green Curled. — Leaves crisp, tufty and full; mid-
ib pure white, with large, tender white heart. Pkt.
ic; oz. 15c; i lb. 35c; lb. $1.25.
Broad-Leaved Batavian (Escarolle). — Has broad,
hick, slightly wrinkled leaves, forming a large head
vhich is preferred for stews and soups; but if the
leaves are gathered and tied at the top, the whole
plant will blanch nicely and make an excellent salad.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 35c; lb. $1.25.
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EGG PLANT
Culture. — Sow in hotbeds early in spring and
transplant the young plants when they are two
or three inches high in another bed three inches
apart. At the end of April or first of May,
plant them in very rich soil, two feet apart.
Hoe often and draw the soil toward the plants.
One ounce will produce 1,000 plants.
New York Improved Purple. — (Spineless). This
variety is a general favorite both for market
and home garden. Plants spineless, large and
spreading with light green foliage. Usually pro-
duces four to six large, over fruits of a splen-
did dark purple color. Early, productive and of
excellent quality.
The vigor and productiveness of the plant
and the large size and fine quality of its fruit
make it most profitable for market gardeners.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; J lb. $1.00; lb. $4.00.
Black Beauty. — This new variety is an excel-
lent market sort. It is about the same size and
shape as the New York Improved, except a lit-
tle fuller at the top; is a few days earlier and
a heavier yielder. Its color is a rich purplish
black, which it retains even after becoming
dead ripe. True stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; l lb.
$1.00; lb. $4.00.
Early Long Purple. — This is a very early ma-
turing, and most productive variety; fruit long,
rich purple and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz.
25c; i lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
HERBS
For flavoring soups, meats, etc1., a few pot
and sweet herbs are necessary for every gar-
den. If they are to be used during the win-
ter, the stalks should be cut on a dry day, when
not quite in full bloom. They should then be
dried quickly in the shade, and when dry be
packed closely in boxes with the air entirely
excluded.
i\ew Xoris improved Purple.
Anise. — Used for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; $ lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Balm. — A medicinal herb for tea. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; l lb. 70c.
Sweet Basil. — For seasoning soups. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c.
Borage. — Used as a salad. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.
Carraway. — Used for seasoning soups. Pkt. 5c.
Chervil. — Used in soups and salads. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 25c; lb. 60c.
Sweet Majoram — Used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ± lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
Fennel. — Used for garnishing meats and salads. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.
Dill.— Used mostly for seasoning pickles. Pkt. 5c;'oz. 25c; l lb. 75c; lb. $2.
Lavender. — Used for perfuming. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; l lb. 65c; lb. $1.75.
Sage. — Used for both seasoning and medicine. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Summer Savory. — Used for seasoning sausage. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.
Sweet Thyme. — Used for seasoning soups. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 65c.
KALE
Culture. — Sow middle of April until last of
August and transplant. Cultivate same as cab-
bage. Kale is very hardy and is best when
touched by frost. One ounce will produce 2,500
plants. Two pounds to the acre.
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. — Grows very
dwarf. The large bright green leaves are curled,
cut and crimp so as to resemble a ball of moss.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 20c; lb. 75c.
Improved Curled Siberian. — One of the best
known and largely used varieties. The leaves
are very large and nicely curled. Very hardy.
Oz. 5c; J lb. 15c; lb. 50c; 5 jus. at 45c lb.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
I have no complaint to make whatever of the
peas and beans purchased of your firm this sea'
son. They were all right in every respect.
MIKE SHANNON.
It Does Not Pay to Plant Cheap Seeds.
14 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
KOHL RABI
Culture. — Sow from March to July and treat same as
cabbage, only in hoeing be careful not to heap too much
soil about them. Plant in rows one foot apart and eight
to ten inches apart in the rows. One ounce will produce
about 2,000 plants. 1
Early White Vienna. — Best for main crop. Bulbs are
large, white, and of best quality. Remains tender longer
than any other sort. (See cut.) Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c;
lb. $2.00.
Early Purple Vienna. — Bluish purple; similar to the above,
except in color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; l lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
LEEK
Culture. — Sow early in spring in drills, and when two
inches high thin out to one inch apart. When the plants
are six inches high, transplant in rows one foot apart and
six inches apart in the rows. Hoe often and draw soil
up to them as they grow. One ounce will produce about
2,000 plants.
Large Flag. — Popular old sort. Makes large round stalks.
Very hardy. Pkt._5e oz. 15c; l lb. 50c; lb. $1.50.
LETTUCE
Culture. — Sow in frames in E’ebruary and March, in open
ground as soon as ground can be worked, and thin out and
transplant in rows nine inches to one foot apart. Sow
every two or three weeks for a succession during spring
and summer. Hoe often and keep weeds down. One ounce
will produce about 3,000 plants.
Early White Vienna Kohl Rahi.
Simpson’s Early Curled. — (Seed white.)
A very extensively- used early loose leaved,
or clustering variety. The leaves are light
green in color, slightly frilled and much
blistered, crisp, sweet and tender. The
?ort is especially adapted for sowing thickly
and cutting when the plants are young.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Early Prize Head. — (Seed white.) A
large, clustering, non-heading lettuce, most
excellent for the home garden and un-
doubtedly the most easily grown variety
in cultivation. It is too tender, however,
to stand shipping or handling on the mar-
ket. The leaves are finely curled and
crumpled, bright green tinged with brown-
ish red, and are very crisp, tender and
sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l lb. 30c; lb.
$1.00.
Grand Rapids. — As a lettuce for green-
louse forcing this variety undoubtedly
stands at the head of the list, being of
(uick growth, hardy, little liable to rot
nd remaining in condition several days
fter being fit to cut. The plant is up-
igb t and forms a loose cluster of large, Big Boston.
thin, bright green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at edges. The leaves do not wilt quickly after cutting so
that the variety will stand shipping long distances better than most sorts. Very attractive and desirable for
garnishing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 30c; lb. $1.
Black-Seeded Simpson.— The most popular
loose leaf variety; crisp and tender. It grows
a fine green leaf and the inner leaves form a
loose head — see illustration above; very ten-
der and crisp. The most desirable all-round
lettuce. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Early Curled Silesia. — Fbrms a close, compact
mass of curly yellowish green leaves. Good
for cold frames or early planting for outdoors.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; $ lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Big Boston. — (See white.) Popular for out-
door culture; also much in demand as a com-
pact, large heading, forcing sort. Plants large,
very hardy and vigorous. Leaves broad, com-
paratively smooth but wavy at edge, thin, very
hard and crisp; color bright light green, the
head slightly tinged with reddish brown. Grown
extensively in the south for shipment north in
the winter. It usually heads up under cold
weather conditions better than any other variety,
and we therefore heartily recommend it, espe-
cially to the market gardening trade. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; l lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Black-Seeded Simpson.
We Do Not Substitute.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 15
LETTUCE— Continued
Improved Hanson. — This is an exceptionally fine variety, attractive in appearance and of highest quality;
good for either spring or summer crop. The leaves are curly and very crisp and the head is large. It also
stands a long time before going to seed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
California Cream Butter. — A magnificent butter head lettuce. It stands the hot weather without becom-
ing bitter or running to seed, and bears fine, large heads of superb quality. Light green outside, and, within,
a beautiful cream yellow of delicious, rich, buttery flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
May King.— This resembles Big Boston in growth and is a good variety for outdoor crop. It is early
and forms medium-sized compact heads, the leaves being tinged with brown. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c; \ lb. 30c;
lb. $1.00.
Iceberg. — I m m e n s e
sized, loose heads; very
tender and sweet. A
very desirable late sum-
mer sort. Pkt. 5c; oz.
10c; i IB. 30c; lb. $1.00.
MUSK MELONS
Culture. — Plant during
May and June in hills
five to six feet apart.
Select high ground if
possible, most preferably
a sandy loam. If soil is
not very fertile, use well
rotted manure in hills.
Cultivate shallow and
very often and continue
cultivation as long as
practical. Put from 10
to 12 seeds in each hill
and afteir plants are two
or three inches high and
free from danger of de-
struction by insects, thin
out to three or four. One
oz. will plant about 50
hills; 1 to 3 lbs. to acre.
Rocky Ford or Netted
Gem. — The melon that
made Rocky Ford fa-
mous. The favorite
green-fleshed shipping va-
riety. Known well and
favorably wherever mel-
ons are grown; more
largely planted and
shipped in larger quan-
Rocky Ford Musk Melon.
tities than any other sort. Oval shape, covered en-
tirely with fine netting, slightly ribbed. Flesh green,
very thick, sweet and juicy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; \ lb.
20c; lb. 75c.
Extra Early Hackensack. — A distinct improvement
on the old Hackensack or Turk’s Cap. It is much
earlier, fruit small and nearly round, flesh green,
sweet and juicy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. $1.00.
Hackensack, or Turk’s Cap. — A large-fruited sort,
with deep ribs, green flesh; a very old but still popu-
lar sort in many melon districts. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
l lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Baltimore, or Acme. — One of the good greenfleshed
sorts. Ftuit is of medium size, oval, slightly pointed
at stem end. It is quite early, deeply netted, a good
shipper, excellent eating. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb.
30c; lb. $1.00.
Jenny Lind.- — The vines are rather small but vig-
orous and productive. The fruits are small, some-
what flattened, moderately ribbed and netted. The
flesh is green and very sweet. This well known flat-
tened green fleshed sort ripens quite early and is suit-
able for the home garden as well as nearby markets.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
Tip Top, Selected Stock. — A melon we recommend
to every lover of this luscious fruit and to every
gardener who grows for the market. This very
productive melon is of medium to large size nearly
round, slightly ribbed and fairly well covered with
shallow netting. The flesh is deep yellow in color.
The universal testimony of every one using Tip Top
is that every fruit produced, whether big or little,'
early or late i nthe season, is a good one — -sweet,
juicy, finest flavor, firm, but not hard-fleshed, eat-
able to the very coating. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; £ lb. 35c;
Lb. $1.25.
Osage.
16 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
MUSK MELONS— Continued
Emerald Gem. — A very early, yellow fleshed mel-
on of small to medium size. One of the very best
for the home garden. Vines vigorous and produc-
tive. Fruits globular or slightly flattened, some-
what irregularly ribbed and very slightly netted.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c; -lb. 75c1.
Petoskey, or Paul Rose. — A yellow fleshed sort of
suitable size for a crate melon and of excellent
quality. Vines vigorous and productive. Fruits
oval, slightly ribbed and densely netted. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; i lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
Banana.— This variety gets its name on account
of the long fruits having a banana-like aroma. The
fruits are from fifteen to twenty inches in length,
and from four to six inches in diameter. The sal-
mon flesh is thick and of a delicious flavor. Pkt.
5c; oz, 15c; i lb. 35c; lb. $1.25.
The Osage. — Is of medium size, oval in form,
dark green in color, somewhat netted and slightly
ribbed. The flesh is extremely and unformly thick,
of firm texture rich salmon in color; highly fla-
vored and delicious to the rind. Cavity very small.
It is a remarkable keeper and a good shipping
melon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
WATERMELON
Tip Top.
Culture. — A hill of watermelons spreads over a large space and should be planted in hills from eight
to ten feet each way in order to give them plenty of room. Mix thoroughly with the soil for each hill a
forkful of well rotted manure and put about one inch fresh earth over this manured soil. The seed should
not be planted until the ground becomes warm and dry. Put 10 or 12 seeds to the hill. After the plants
are good and strong, thin out to three or four to the hill. Cultivate often and keep weeds down. One ounce
will plant about 30 hills, and it takes 4 to 5 pounds to one acre. i
Kleckley Sweets, or Monte Cristo. — Unequaled for the home patch qr for nearby markets. Vine very
productive; of the most luscious medium-sized oval melons, with a dark green rind; flesh is bright red, sweet
and tender. We do not recommend this variety for shipping as the rind is so tender it ”is liable to crack.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 30c; lb. 75c.
Florida Favorite. — A splendid melon of very
large size and excellent quality. The fruits
are long, dark green, mottled and striped with
lighter shade. The rind is thin but firm. The
flesh is very bright, deep red, very sweet and
tender. The vines are vigorous and produc-
tive. Seed white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 lb. 25c;
lb. 65c.
Jordan’s Gray Monarch. — One of the best
for home use. Fruit large, light green and
oblong shaped. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 lb. 15c; lb.
50c.
Tom Watson. — A large, long, green melon;
similar in shape to the Kleckley Sweet, but
grows longer and more symmetrical, with a
little tougher rind. Flesh tender, red and
sweet. Owing to its color, size and shape, it
is the best selling melon on this market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 lb. 20c; lb. 75c.
Kolb’s Gem. — A large-sized melon, grown for shipping purposes very extensively.
Rind is very tough; flesh red, sweet and tender, although a little coarse. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; 4 lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Ice Cream or Peerless. — One of the best
early sorts for the home garden and for mar-
ket gardeners who deliver direct to consum-
ers. The vines are moderately vigorous, .
hardy and productive. The fruits are medium
sized, oval, but somewhat uneven in shape,
bright green, finely veined with a darker shade.
The rind is thin. The flesh is bright scarlet,
solid, crisp and very sweet. Seed white. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; 4 lb. 20c; lb. 65c.
Cole’s Early. — An extra early, but small.
Green, with white stripes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
l lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Seventeen Packets for 50 Cents.
Dixie.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 17
WATERMELON— Continued
Sweet Heart.— Very popular for both shipping and home
market. Its good size and high quality recommending it to
all. The vines are vigorous and productive. Melons oval
and a light green color. A valuable variety. Pkt. 5c; oz.
10c; i lb. 20c; lb. 65c.
Fordhook Early, — An early medium-sized melon, inclined
to be round; a dark green with lighter stripes. Flesh is a
bright red and of high quality. Owing to its thin rind it
;an not be shipped any distance, but is fine for home market.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 15c; lb. 50c. —
Alabama Sweet. — A very large, long melon of excellent
quality, popular in the south where it is grown extensively
for shipping. The color is rather deep green, with dark,
irregular striping. The rind is thin but very tough. The
flesh is bright red, fine grained and sweet. The fruits aver-
age a little thicker than Florida Favorite. Seed white. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; J lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Halbert Honey. — A fine melon for the home garden. It is
large, attractive, oblong in shape; rind dark green; flesh
crimson; very sweet and tender. The vines grow quickly,
and melons ripen even in the northern states. It is not a
good shipper, but it is, probably, the sweetest melon yet
introduced. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 20e; lb. 75c.
Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gypsy. — A very old but still
popular variety, on account of its sweet and very tender
flesh. A favorite Southern melon. Rind striped light and
dark green. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 20c; lb. 65c.
Phinney’s Early. — An unusually hardy, sure cropper.
Vines vigorous and productive, fruiting quite early. Fruit
medium size, oblong, marbled in stripes of two shades of
green; rind thin; flesh pink, tender and crisp. Seed nearly
white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l lb. 20c; lb. 75c.
Dixie. — This is a famous Southern melon for market;
the fruits are large, oblong in form, from twenty inches
to two feet in length; skin dark green with stripes of
lighter shade. Bright red flesh of excellent quality. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Orange. — A new melon of superb quality for home use;
dark green skin, bright crimson flesh, of luscious flavor;
vines vigorous and productive; gets its name, Orange, for
the reason that when cut the flesh peels away from the rind
similar to an orange. Our stock of this seed is absolutely
pure. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 35c; lb. $1.00.
MUSTARD
Culture. — Sow very early in spring, in drills 18 inches
apart. Cover seed half inch deep. Continue sowing about
every 2 or 3 weeks, until fall. In the South mustard is
sown in the fall and used earlyy the following spring for
early greens.
Southern Giant Curled Mustard.
Kleckley Sweet.
Southern Giant Curled. — A crimped or frilled
variety; produces large leaves; makes a very
fine salad; flavor is all that can be desired.
Plant in fall for early spring salad. A popular
variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; £ lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Fordhook Fancy. — A beautiful variety, dark
green in color. Foliage is very finely curled on
edges. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c; i lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
White or London. — This variety is principally
raised for the seed, which is used for pickling,
Oz. 5c; i lb. 10c; lb. 35c.
All Our Seeds Are True to Name.
18 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
OKRA
Culture. — Plant about the middle of spring,
after the ground has become warm, in drills
three feet apart, and thin out plants to about
a foot apart in the rows. Hoe often and draw
the soil up to the stem. The ground should he
well fertilized. One ounce will sow about 20
feet of drill. Five or six pounds to the acre.
Perkins Mammoth Pod. — The pods
are from four to five inches in length
when ready to use. Handsome green
color and good quality. Pkt. 5c; oz.
10c; 1 lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Improved Dwarf Green. — Dwarf,
stock growth. . Pods are short, thick
and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 15c;
lb. 50c.
Long- Green. — A tall variety, produc-
ing long, slender, dark green ridged
pods. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; J lb. 15c; lb.
50c.
ONION SEEDS
Our Seeds Are Northern Grown.
Culture. — The ground for onions should be a
light, loamy soil, and should be ploughed very
deep and well fertilized. Sow the seed in drills
10 to 12 inches apart, about one inch deep. Hoe
often and keep free from weeds. (Avoid covering
the plants with the ground.) One ounce of seed
will sow a 50-foot row. It takes three to five
pounds to sow an acre to make large onions and
10 to 50 pounds to the acre for sets.
White Silverskin. — The most popular variety for the extensive set grower. Sets are
of a flatfish shape. Our stock of this variety is extra select. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; \ lb.
65c; lb. $2.50.
Yellow Globe Danvers. — This onion is the standard winter sort in many markets. The
shape is almost globe form and the bulbs are quite large with thin necks, ripening
down well. The skin is a fine brown, orange yellow, while the flesh is pure white, solid
and cf good quality. Its earliness makes it valuable for market. The crop is very
uniform and ripens at one time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; | lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.
Large Bed Wetherfield Onion. — For general purposes, the country over, no red variety
is more largely grown. The largest, most uniform, heaviest yielder and one of the best
keeping of all red onions. This is a standard red variety. Large size: skin deep
purplish, red; form round, somewhat flattened; flesh purplish-white. We recommend
it as a general cropper and a variety that will do well anywhere that large onions can
be grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
Prizetaker, the handsomest, largest Yellow Globe Onion. — An excellent keeper, of finest flavor, handsome
shape and enormous size. It is the same type as those immense imported onions which can be seen
m fruit stores and always commands a very high price. The Prizetaker grows always to a perfect
globe
shape
with
a
bright
straw
colored
skin.
Pkt.
5c;
oz.
20c;
$2.00.
i lb.
60c;
lb.
Yellow Strasburg,
or
Dutch. — One
of
the
oldest
varieties. Bulbs
quite
flat,
of good
size, skin yellow, flesh
white, of mild flavor
and keeps well. This
is the variety used
very extensively for
growing yellow onion
sets. Pkt. 5c; oz.
15c; i lb. 35c; lb.
$1.25.
Early Plat Yellow
Danvers — A good va-
riety, but not as
round or quite as
early as the Yellow
Globe Danvers. Pkt.
5c;. oz. 15c; i lb. 35c;
lb. $1.25.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 19
ONION SEEDS— Continued
Southport Red Globe. — All of the Southport strains of onions
are very popular on account of their perfect globe shape, uni-
formity, productiveness and good keeping qualities. The Red
Globe is of good size, has very small neck, fine deep red color;
flesh is firm, white, mild and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; i lb.
60c; lb. $2.00.
Southport Yellow Globe. — Similar to the Southport Red ex-
cept in color of skin, which is a rich, clear yellow. The
quality is very fine and it is a very good keeper. Grows a
large bulb with short neck. The flesh is white, firm and mild.
This sort is grown in almost every section of the country and
always gives satisfaction. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c ; l lb. 60c; lb.
$2.00.
Southport White Globe. — This variety is the most popular
grown today. Same shape as the Southport Red, or Yellow
Globe. Skin a silvery white, quality of flesh unsurpassed.
Heavy cropper and good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; \ lb. $1.00;
lb. $3.50.
Bottom Onion Sets,
ONION SETS
PRICES ON APPLICATION.
Culture,- -Plant near the surface in
rows of 12 inches apart and two inches
between the sets, using 250 pounds of sets
per acre. When raised from sets, the
onions can be used in the green state or
may be ripened for large onions, in which
case they are fully six weeks earlier than
when raised from seed.
White Bottom Onion Sets. — Grown
from seed of the White Silverskin va-
riety.
Yellow Bottom Onion Sets. — Grow©
from seed of the Yellow Danvers an®
Danvers Glpbe varieties.
Red Bottom Onion Sets. — Grown front
the seed of the Wethersfield and Red
Globe varieties.
PARSLEY
Culture. — Sow the seed in spring in drills 1 foot apart. If wanted for the winter, transplant in cold
frame. Seed should be soaked in warm water a few hours before sowing, as it is very slow to germinate.
One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds to the acre.
Champion Moss Curled. — A superb extra curled sort. The best for all purposes,
home or market. This strain is of free growth, beautifully curled, and is, we think, as
near perfection as can be obtained. The leaves are very dark green, very large, suit-
able for open ground or for frame culture. Withstands heat and drought better than
any other. It is enormously prolific, a sure money-maker for the market gardener.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; J lb. 20c; lb. 75c.
Hamburg Rooted.— The standard rooted sort. The leaves are used for soup, greens,
and the roots, when sliced, are much esteemed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. $1.00.
PARSNIPS
Culture. — Sew seen early in spring, in rows 1 to 11 feet apart, in deep, rich, light soil; cover about §
inch deep and press soil firmly. Seed is often slow to germinate. When plants are well up, thin out 2 to 3
inches apart in the rows. One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds per acre.
Hollow Crown. — Perfect in shape and fine in quality. We offer the most perfect type
of this very choice sort. Roots grow to a good marketable size, of good diameter at
top, tapering to the end. They are smooth and clean, of the very finest quality. The
best for all purposes. An excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; | lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
SOUTHERN SEED COMPANY,
Indianapolis, Ind.
The garden seed used by me this season was bought of your firm. Everything was
satisfactory in every way and I have no cause for complaint whatever.
Yours, F. S. GLIDEWELL, R. R. No. 19.
Try Our “Veribest” Lawn Mixture.
20 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
PEAS
Culture. — Plant as soon as the ground can be worked. For a
succession, plant at intervals of two weeks throughout the season.
Plant in rows, the dwarf kind about two feet apart,, and the
taller kind from four to five feet apart and about an inch apart
in the rows and two inches deep. Hoe often. When well up, set
brush along the rows corresponding with the height of pea culti-
vated. One quart will plant 50 feet of drill. Two or two and
one-half bushels to the acre. If preferred, a succession may be
had with one planting, by using one each of the three varieties,
such as Extra Early Alaska or New Claudit for early, Sutton’s
Excelsior or Gradus for medium and Telephone or Summer Queen
for late.
Extra Early Alaska. — The seed small, smooth and bluish-green
in color; vines are uniform in growth and early maturity of pods,
which are well filled with medium sized, bright green peas. They
can be planted very early, as it will not rot as easily as the wrin-
kled varieties. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15c; qt. 25c; gal. $1.00; bu. $8.00.
Early May. — Has about
the same growth and size of
the Extra Early Alaska,
except the seed peas v are
white in color. It is a good
producer of well-filled light
green pods. Pkt. 5c; pt.
15c; qt. 25c; gal. $1.00; bu.
$8.00.
First and Best.— Early,
productive and hardy with
a strong, vigorous vine,
which is light in color
and uniform in growth, 21
to 3 feet in height and
bearing straight pods 21
to '2| inches long, round,
light in color and blunt at
the ends. Is fit for table
50 to 52 days from
planting. Seed round, rath-
er small, and white in color.
Pkt. 5c; pt.- 15c; qt. 25c; gal.
$1.00; bu. $8.00.
Nett's Excelsior. — The most
popular early dwarf pea in
cultivation. Pods well filled
Peas very tender and sweet.
In earliness it equals Ameri-
can Wonder; in height, about
15 inches; in quality, equal
to Premium Gem, and as a
cropper it excels both. Pkt.
5c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; gal. 90c;
bu. $7.00.
McLean’s Little Gem. —
Strong and vigorous in
Admiral Dewey. growth, producing vines from
18 to 24 inches in height, dark foliage, bearing pods singly on both
sides of the stalk beginning near the ground. Pods are almost straight,
2i to 2'i inches long, light in color and blunt at the ends. Ready to pick
59 to 61 days from planting. Seed is green, wrinkled, and medium in
size. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; gal. 75c; bu. $6.00. '
American Wonder. — Vines 1 foot in height; pods of good size. Qual-
ity is of tie very finest. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; gal. 90c; bu. $7.00.
1305. Gradus. (Prosperity.) — -The earliest wrinkled variety. This
grand, large podded, early, prolific variety has won the hearts of market
gardeners everywhere. The vines are very vigorous and robust, growing
to a height of about 3 feet. It is not only an abundant producer, but
bears continually throughout the season. It is exceedingly early for a
wrinkled variety, being only a day or two later than the earliest, small,
smooth sorts. The pods are very large and are invariably well filled with
from six to nine sweet luscious, tender, wrinkled peas of large size and
delicious flavor. The peas remain tender for some time after they are
large enough to use. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; gal. $1.00; bu. $7.00.
Thomas Laxton. — Large podded, extra early pea. This fine early pea
was raised by crossing Gradus with the Alaska. In earliness the Thomas
Laxton is only two or three days behind the Alaska, but the pods are
very much larger, containing on the average seven of eight large, sweet
wrinkled peas of the very richest flavor. The vines attain a height of
from 3 to Si feet. It is of hardier constitution than the Gradus, and is
earlier and of darker colored pod. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; gal. $1.00;
bu. $8.00.
Pride of the Market.— Vines of medium height, stiff, with large, dark green leaves and bearing at the top,
generally in pairs a good crop of large, pointed, dark green pods well filled with large peas of good flavor.
Gradus or Prosperity.,
Send Us the Names of Your Neighbors and We Will Mail Them a Catalogue.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 21
PEAS — Continued
Stratagem. — A vigorous, hardy and luxuriant vine,
bearing large pods containing peas of excellent quality.
A heavy cropper, although it has a tendency to sport.
Vines 20 inches. Foliage, dark green. Pods, 3£ inches
long, straight, broad, pointed, gray green in color. Fit
for table use 56 days from planting. Seed very large,
green, wrinkled. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; gal. $1.00;
bu. $8.00.
Admiral Dewey. — A very large, wrinkled pea similar to
Telephone in growth and Reason but darker in color of
foliage and pods. The vines are tall, about four and one-
half to five feet high, vigorous and strong growing. The
pods are of largest size, often four and one-half to five
inches long, straight and thick, borne in great profusion
and when in condition for picking, of a deep green color.
In many localities this variety is sold as an improved
strain of Telephone. Its productiveness and fine color
make it a very profitable sort for market gardeners while
its splendid quality should give it a place in the home
garden. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; gal. 75c; bu. $6.00.
Telephone. — One of the most popular varieties for main
and late crop, on account of its many good qualities; fine
appearance, large pods, and most excellent flavor; a good
shipper. Vines about 4 to 5 feet, very sturdy and vigor-
ous. This Pea is considered by many private and market
gardeners to be the best of all. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c;
gal. 90c; bu. $7.00.
Champion of England. — An old but still very popular
late variety. Vines about 4 feet in height, very produc-
tive, pods large, peas very sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c;
pt. 15c; qt. 25c; gal. 75c; bu. $6.00.
Large Black-eye Marrowfat. — Grows about 5 feet high,
a good bearer pods large, very hardy and productive.
Large white seed with black eye. A fine late sort. Pkt.
5c; pt. 15c; qt. 25c; gal. 75c; bu. $6.00.
Large White Marrowfat. — Same as Black-Eye. • except
seed is white. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15c; qt. 26c; gal. 75c; bu.
$7.00.
Everbearing. — Vigorous and branching in habit of
growth. Height, 2J to 3 feet. Pods, 2| to 3 inches long.
Broad, light colored and blunt. Fit to pick 70 days from
planting. Seed green, wrinkled, large in size. Pkt. 5c;
pt. 15c; qt. 25c; gal. 75c; bu. $6.00.
POTATOES
Improved Telephone.
Culture. — Potatoes are planted early and late. Cut
2 to 3 eyes to a piece. Plant in rows or hills about 3
feet apart and about 15 to 18 inches apart in the hills
or rows. Cultivate thoroughly. One peck will plant
about 100 hills, 10 to 12 bushels will plant an acre.
Prices are changeable and will be made on request.
NORTHERN GROWN MINNESOTA AND
MAINE STOCK.
Irish Cobbler. — The seed is large size,
just as they come from the grower. The
idea is planting a few barrels of Maine
grown is to renew the seed stock and
have them of true type.
Early Ohio. — A -well-known variety, gen-
erally planted for home use. The tubors
are oval shaped and of good size, with
only few eyes. The skin is tinted with
pink. Eating qualities are excellent.
Early Rose. — One of the most
popular in the rural districts for
home use, of the Northern grown
early potatoes. They grow long
and have a pink skin. Cooking
qualities are fine.
Triumph or Early Six Weeks.
—An extra early variety of ex-
cellent quality. Smaller than
Early Ohio.
Rural New York. — A late va-
riety; very large and a heavy
fielder.
It Does Not Pay to Plant Cheap Seeds.
22 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
PEPPER
Culture. — Sow in hot beds in March,
or in seed beds about the middle of
spring in light, warm soil. When the
weather becomes warm, transplant
the plants 15 to 18 inches apart each
way, and earth up a little when hoe-
ing. One ounce will produce about 1,500
plants.
Chinese Giant. — Double the size of Ruby
King. This is the standard large
Sweet Pepper. It is quite early to ripen
and very productive for so large a va-
riety. Productiveness may be increased
by pinching the first or “King” blos-
soms which appear. They grow 4 or 5
inches broad at the top, and are of equal,
length. Quite uniform in size. The
flesh is mild and unusually thick and
makes an excellent salad sliced and
served like tomatoes. Color, green,
changing to a glossy scarlet when ripe.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; i lb, $1.50; lb. $5.00.
Ruby King. — Probably the best known
of the large, longer types. It is very
productive; flesh is free from Are, al-
ways sweet and tender. It will outyield
any other large variety. Makes a hand-
some appearance in the basket or on the
market stall. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; i lb
$1.00; lb. $4.00.
Long Red Cayenne. — Long, red, slen-
der, twisted pods, bright red in color;
very fiery flavor. Used largely for
bunching with pot-herbs. Pkt. 5c; oz.
30c; i lb. $1.00; lb. $4.00.
Large Bell, or Bull Nose. — Our stock
of this well known variety, sometimes
called Sweet Mountain, is very superior.
Plant vigorous, about two feet high,
Compact and very productive, ripening
its crop uniformly and early. The
fruits are large, with thick, mild flesh of excellent quality for
use in salads and mangoes or stuffed peppers. The color is deep
green when fruit is goung, bright crimson when ripe. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 30c; i lb. $1.00; lb. $4.00.
Red Chili. — Fruit is small, bright red, very hot and pungent.
Plants are very productive. Generally used for making pepper
sance. Pkt. 5c; oz., 25c; i lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00.
PUMPKIN
Culture. — May be planted in middle and end of spring among
the corn, eight to ten feet apart each way. Cultivate same as
melons.
Tennessee Sweet Potato. — This excellent sort resembles a sweet
potato in flavor. Is pear-shaped and slightly ribbed. The color
is a creamy white, sometimes striped with green. It is a first-
class keeper. Flesh is light colored, fine grained and very dry.
Prices, by mail, postpaid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l lb. 25c; lb. 85c.
Mammoth or Pot Iron. — Grow to an enormous size, sometimes
weighing 90 to 100 pounds each. A fine keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c;
\ lb. 40c; lb. $1.25.
Kentucky Field. — Best for stock feeding. Grow very large,
round and of yellow color. Pkt. 5c; i lb. 10c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs.
at 35c per lb. i
Striped Cushaw. — -Very large, with crooked neck. Creamy white,
irregular striped with green; flesh light yellow, very thick and
sweet. Very delicious when sliced and baked. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
i lb. 25c; lb. 80c.
White Cushaw.— Creamy white; otherwise about the same as
the striped variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. 80c.
Our Seed Potatoes Are Minnesota and (Maine Grown.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 23
RADISH
Culture. — For early use, sow in January in hotbeds, or sow the early varieties in spring as soon as the
ground can be worked, in light, rich soil, in shallow drills; and for a succession, sow at intervals of two
weeks until May. From May to August, sow the summer varieties, and from August until September, sow
the winter varieties. One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill eight to ten pounds to the acre.
Long Scarlet, Short Top. — This bright scarlet, small topped
sort is about six inches Jong, grows half out of the ground,
is uniformly straight, smooth, brittle and crisp, and is a
standard and excellent sort for private gardens or market
use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; lb. 50c. i
Early White Box. — The best early white turnip radish;
good for under glass or for outdoor. Makes a short toO;
grows rapidly; flesh is firm and sweet. A very desirable
variety where white radishes are preferred. Pkt. 5c; oz.
10c; i lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Long White Icicle. — The popular long white radish; very
early. The best long white radish. Skin is pure white;
flesh crisp and tender, remaining so for a long time. It is
very early, maturing in 25 to 30 days. Makes a fine show
when bunched for market. Popular with market garden-
ers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger. — -A long white
variety; very crisp and tender; grows to good size; ma-
tures early. Very similar in shape to Long Scarlet Short
Top. It is a very desirable variety where long white rad-
ishes are desired. The flavor is mild. We recommend this
variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Early Scarlet — White Tipped.
Cincinnati Market. — In appearance this radish is entirely
unique. It is very early, splendid for forcing or open
ground. The tops are very small and they may stand close
in the row. They grow straight and smooth, from six to
seven inches long. The flesh is very tender, crisp and de-
licious. This_ is a handsome variety, bright red in color,
and remains in good condition for several days. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
French Breakfast. — Olive-shaped, scarlet, white-tipped;
grows very rapidly; is unsurpassed" in quality; a very at-
tractive sort when bunched : a good seller. Desirable for
home use or for market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; | lb. 15c; lb. 50e.
Non Plus Ultra. — This is an excellent extra early
forcing radish. The roots are small, nearly round
and of bright scarlet color. The tops are very
small. The flesh is white, crisp and well flavored.
One of the handsomest of the forcing varieties. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Early Scarlet. — White Tipped. — -A beautiful deep
scarlet radish with a white tip. A general favor-
ite with the market gardener and large shipper. The
strain we offer is exceptionally fine and true to
name. (See cut). Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; lb. 50c
Early Scarlet Globe. — The roots of this variety are
slightly olive shaped and are a rich, bright scarlet in
color. The flesh is white and tender. The roots are
fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra but are larger
when matured. We specially recommend this to
gardeners as a large, first early forcing radish. It is
also desirable for first early planting out doors for
the home, garden and market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; i lb.
15c; lb. 50c.
Early Scarlet Turnip. — -A round, deep scarlet rad-
ish, with very small top; rich color; crisp and ten-
der flesh. Very desirable for early outdoor plant-
ing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Early White Turnip. — A quick-growing, clear white
radish; very mild flavor. Valuable for forcing and
early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; { lb. 15c;
lb. 50.
Indianapolis White Globe. — This radish is well
known to Indianapolis market gardeners. It is of
very quick growth, has small top, nearly globe
shape; very sweet and juicy; grows to a large size
without becoming pithy, and remains sweet and edible
to the last. Sure to become a general favorite.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. 85c.
White Icicle Radish.
We Do Not Substitute.
24 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
Mammoth Sandwich
Island Salsify.
RADISH — Continued
Long Chartier, or Shepard. — -A very handsome and attractive variety;
tender and crisp, and does not become pithy or hollow for a long time
after attaining its full growth. Its shape is long, being of a deep
crimson at the top and shading off to white at the bottom. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; \ lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
White Strasburg. — Even when comparatively small this variety is in
good condition for use and continues crisp until matured When the roots
are four to six inches long by one and one-half to two’ inches in diame-
ter. This is considered one of the best large, white summer sorts. The
roots remain in condition for use much longer than the early varieties.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
White Stuttgart. — Very large roots, often four inches in diameter,
and top shaped. A good summer radish, but can also be planted for
early fall market. Does not get pithy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Golden Globe Summer. — Round, russet colored skin, with white flesh
of good size. Very fine for summer, as it does not get pithy. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 10c; l lb. 15c; lb. 50c.
Rose China Winter. — Bright rose color; roots grow longer and thicker
at the bottom than they do at the top. A very desirable variety, and a
good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ^ lb. 15c; lb. 50<*.
Round Black Spanish. — An excellent sort for winter. Skin black; flesh
white, very compact and, highly flavored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 15c;
lb. 50c.
Long Black Spanish. — Roots rather long, thick, almost black, with
white flesh. Adapted for late planting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb. 15c;
lb. 50c.
RHUBARB
Culture. — Sow in spring, in drills 1 inch deep, drills to be 12 inches
apart, and thin the plants out to 6 inches apart. In the fall or the
next spring transplant to 3 feet apart in well-fertilized ground. One
ounce will produce about 500 plants.
Myatt’s Victoria. — Seed Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 40c; lb. $1.25.
Myatt’s Victoria. — Roots 10c each; 75c per doz. ; $4.50 per 100.
SALISFY, or OYSTER PLANT
Culture. — When cooked, the roots have something of the flavor and odor of oysters. They may be boiled
used in soups, or grated and fried as fritters. Culture the same as for parsnips and carrots. Roots
are perfectly hardy and may be left in the ground all winter. A quantity of roots for winter use may
be stored in a pit or in sand or clamp earth in a cellar. An ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of drill, 8
to 9 pounds per acre.
Mammoth Sandwich vIsland. — Roots large, long, smooth, tender and well flavored, resembling fair-sized
parsnips. Pkts. 5c; oz. 15c; i lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
SPINACH
Culture. — Spinach delights in rich soil. Sow in
drills 12 to 18 inches apart in early spring or au-
tumn. Cut before hot weather. If sown in autumn
protect plants with a light covering of straw after
the first frost. One ounce to 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12
pounds per acre.
Bloomdale. — A great favorite; thick, dark green,
wrinkled leaves (see illustration) ; hardy, of fine sub-
stance and flavor. Oz. 5c; lb. 50c.
New Victoria. — A spinach of great merit for spring
or fall sowing. Leaves large, thick and finely curled.
Very slow in going to se6d. Oz. 5c; lb. 50c.
New Zealand. — A distinct variety, differing entirely
from the ordinary Spinach; thrives in any soil. Cut
leaves or shoots during entire summer. A veritable
“Cut-and-Come-Again.” Plant in hills 2 feet apart
each way, 3 or 4 seeds to a hill. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb.
25c; lb. $1.00.
Improved Thick Leaved. — A variety which grows very
rapidly, forming a cluster of large, very thick, slightly’
wrinkled leaves, recommended for market gardeners. ;
Oz. 5c; lb. 50c. *
Long . Standing. — An improved, round seeded strain
of excellent merit, having all the good qualities of
other sorts and continuing in condition for use much •
longer. Oz'. 5c; lb. 50c.
Prickly Winter. — A very hardy variety, and will
withstand the severest weather wdth only a slight
protection of leaves or straw. Oz. 5c; lb. 50c.
Bloomdale Spinach.
Seeds in Packets, Ounces and i Lbs. Sent Postage Paid.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 25
SQUASH
Early White Bush Squash,
with orange-colored flesh. Is remarkable for
flavor and very productive. Pkt. 5 c;
its
keeping-
iz. 10c;
Culture. — Plant in hills, bush variety four
feet, and the running kind six feet apart.
Plant in the same manner and same time as
melons. One ounce will plant about 30 hills;
three or four popnds to the acre.
Early White Bush Scallop. — This is the well
known very early, somewhat flattened, scal-
loped bush squash of medium size. The color
is creamy white with comparatively smooth
surface. The vines are vigorous and very
productive. This variety is also known as
Patty Pan or Gymling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i lb.
20c; lb. 75c.
Mammoth White Bush. — This variety is a
selection made from the Early White Bush;
the improvement consists in size of the
squashes it produces. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb.
20c; lb. 60c.
Fordhook. — The vines are of strong, vigorous
growth and wonderfully productive,. Fruits
oblong in form, eight to ten inches in length,
slightly ridged smooth, thin, yellowish skin;
flesh very thick and of a light straw yellow.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. 75e. -
Boston Marrow. — -This is an old but still very
popular variety. Skin is reddish; flesh is rich
salmon color of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;
i lb. 20c; lb. 75c.
Hubbard. — The most popular and widely
used of the winter squashes. Fruit is oblong
and pointed, heavily warted, dark green in color,
qualities. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; £ lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
Golden Summer Crookneck. — Bright yellow; excellent
i lb. 20c; lb. 75c.
TOMATO
Culture. — Sow in hotbeds in January and February and transplant into another bed when two inches
high. When weather becomes warm and settled, transplant in rich, light soil 4 to 5 feet apart. Or sow
end of April, in open ground, and transplant in open ground when 6 or 8 inches high. Hoe often and
draw the earth towards the plants. They may be supported either by stakes driven into the ground
or may be left to spread over the ground. One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. Four ounces
will plant an acre.
June Pink. — A fine new variety. It
is highly recommended to gardeners-
whose trade demands the purplish pink
sorts. It is the earliest of this class of
tomatoes and fills the place in them that
Earliana does in the bright red sorts.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; l lb. 65c; lb. $2.25.
Dwarf Stone. — This tomato is bright
red, solid, smooth and a good shipper.
The fruit is in all respects like the
Stone, while the vine is dwarf and the
foliage dense like the Dwarf Cham-
pion, making it a good variety to growr
in mid-summer. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; l lb.
75c; lb. $2.50.
Bonny Best. — Early, good size and
[shape. Very prolific. This new sort
is bound to be a leader, on account of
[its many good qualities. It is a vig-
orous grower; very prolific. Shape
.nearly round, partly flattened at stem
fend; very tlaick through. Color, a
bright scarlet; grows in clusters of 4
to 6. We are confident this variety
will please all who plant it. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 25c; i lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
Earliana Selected. — A very early va-
riety. Vine small but vigorous and
productive. Fruits deep scarlet, med-
ium to large, nearly round and excep-
tionally smooth for so early a variety.
The fruit is borne in clusters near the
base of the plant and the bulk of the
crop ripens very early. It is a great
money-maker, as on account of its ex-
treme earliness it brings the top
prices. Pkt. 5c; oz, 25c; \ lb. 75c;
lb. $2.50. ‘
Perfection. — A medium to large to-
June Pink. mato of deep crimson-scarlet color and
of the best quality. Vine large, vigorous and productive. Fruits nearly round, uniformly smooth and even
in size. Ripens about midseason. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; J lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
Acme. — Hardy, vigorous and productive; fruit large, smooth, round; free from cracks; color, purplish-
pink. An old and well-known sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; i lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
Our Seeds Are Northern Grown.
26 SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS
Chalk’s Early Jewel.
TOMATOES — Continued
Chalk’s Early Jewel. — A large, smooth, fine -flav-
ored extra early. This is a fine, large, early sort.
Vines very vigorous and productive; fruit very sol-
id; an excellent shipper. Plants are strong, robust,
very prolific, not subject to blight. Comes in bear-
ing a few days after Earliana but is much more
desirable on account of size and quality. We con-
sider this a very desirable red variety for home or
market use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
Dwarf Champion. — A purplish pink variety form-
ing a strong, erect, bushy plant two feet high. Of-
ten sold as tree tomato. Fruit smooth, medium
sized, fairly solid and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz.
25c; i lb. $1.00; lb. $3.50.
Livingston’s Beauty. — One of the best and smooth-
est of the large purple sorts. Heavy bearer and
uniform in size. A general favorite with the market
gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
Favorite. — Large, smooth, blood-red sort; early;
ripens ail over and through at once. Will bear
shipping long distances. Very few seeds and has
no hard, green core. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c;
lb. $2.00.
Greater Baltimore. — A slpendid variety for canning,
similar to Stone. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c; lb.
$2.00.
Stone. — One of the largest and most solid, main crop or late, bright red varieties. It is unsurpassed for
slicing and canning. The vines are large, vigorous and very productive. The fruits are bright deep
scarlet, nearly round or slightly flattened, exceptionally smooth and uniform in size. Our stock is
distinctly superior to most of that offered under this name. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
Matchless. — Deep red in color. A good canning tomato. Fruits large and of uniform size. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 15c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $2.00. <
Red Rock. — The best main crop for canning. Fruit large, uniform, smooth and of bright red color.
Medium early. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 1
Ponderosa. — The largest tomato in cultivation. Not in favor with the market gardeners, as it does
not grow smooth and is too large. Rich crimson in color, and has very few seeds. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; i lb.
$1.00; lb. $3.50.
Trucker’s Favorite. — We recommend this for late planting. A heavy cropper; bears fine, large purple-
colored fruit. Very smooth and firm. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; i lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
Yellow Pear Shaped. — Used for preserves and to make tomato figs. Fruit golden yellow; distinctly pear
shaped, and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; J lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
TOBACCO
Culture. — In February or first of March burn a quantity of brush over a plot of fertile soil six to nine
feet wide and the desired length. This will kill the weed seed, also furnish food for the young plants.
Sow the seed at the rate of one ounce to 50 square yards, then cover with a thin cotton cloth. Trans-
plant into field about June first.
White Burley. — The most popular variety known in central Kentucky. Leaves large and fine ribbed.
Quality excellent. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; \ lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00.
Purple Top Globe Turnip.
TURNIP
Culture. — For early
use, sow as soon as
the ground can be
worked in the
spring, in drills 15
inches apart, and thin
to 8 inches apart as
soon as the plants are
large enough to han-
dle. For succession,
sow at intervals of a
fortnight Until the
last week of July,
from which time until
the end or August
sowing may be made
for main and late
;rops. The sowings
should be mhde just
>efore rain if - pos-
ible, a rapid growth
eing important. One
unce will sow 150
eet of drill; 2 lbs.
all sow an acre.
Early White Flat Dutch. — Pure white and flat. Best for spring planting
5 lbs. at 35c per lb.
Elk Brand Fertilizer.
Oz. 5c; i lb. 15c; lb. 40c;
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Purple Top White
Globe. — The popular
variety for market or
home use. Flesh white
and of excellent qual-
ity; shape is nearly a
globe ; skin white at
bottom, purple at top,
making a very attrac-
tive appearance. This
variety is more largely
planted than any other
by market gardeners.
It keeps well and is al-
ways in demand. Pkt.
5c; i lb. 15c; lb. 40c.
Purple Top Strap-
leaved. — This variety
is similar in color to
the Purple Top Globe;
the shape is flat; the
best variety for mark-
ets which want flat turnips. Flesh is white, fine grained and good quality. An excellent
keeper for winter use. Pkt. 5c; \ lb. 15c; lb. 40c.
Extra Early Purple Top Milan (Strap Leaved. )-^This splendid new turnip is the
earliest in cultivation. The bulb is very flat, of medium size, quite smooth, with a
bright purple top. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \ lb. 15c; lb. 60c.
White Egg. — Pure white; egg shaped; medium size and very sweet. Oz. 5c; l lb.
15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. at 35c per lb.
Long White Cow Horn. — Long, white fleshed, growing half above the ground. Al-
though large, is of fine quality. Oz. 5c; | lb. 15c; lb. 35c; 5 lbs. at 30c per lb.
Seventop. — Grown for the tops only, that are used as a spinach. Oz. 5c; \ lb. 15c;
lb. 40c; 5 lbs. at 35c per lb.
RUTABAGA OR SWEDISH TURNIP
Culture. — Same as for common turnip, but if anything, less exacting in care.
Improved Yellow Purple-Top. — The old, popular standard sort both for stock feeding
and table use; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Pkt. 5c; \ lb. 20c; lb. 75c.
LAWN GRASS SEEDS
PREPARATION FOR SEEDING LAWNS.
In resowing old lawns, the ground should be raked vigorously one way and all holes
filed up if possible. After doing this, the amount of seed to be sown should be gov-
erned according to the thickness of the old grass. After sowing, cross rake lightly and
when possible roll the ground well in order to pack the soil firmly around the seed.
Yew Lawns. — In grading and leveling new lawns, much care should be taken to so
arrange for the original top soil to be put on top after leveling is done, as it takes
fertile soil to produce good lawns. Sow the seed when the ground is fairly moist — but
not too moist — and roll after seeding, if possible. If any re-seeding is done, do it before
rolling. All lawns are much benefited by frequent mowing, but do not cut too close in
hot, dry weather or about the time the ground freezes. One pound will seed 300
square feet. 100 pounds per acre.
Yeribest Lawn Grass. — Is a mixture of the very best grasses for lawn purposes, and
will produce a fine velvety sod, under proper weather conditions, in about six weeks
from time of sowing, and do much better in shaded places than blue grass. Lb. 25c;
$22.00 per 100 lbs.
Kentucky Blue Grass. — The old standard of grasses for lawn and pasture purposes.
Lb. 20c; bushel $2.50.
Shady Lawn Mixture. — This is a selection of fine grasses which thrive under the
shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. Lb. 25c; per 100 lbs. $22.00.
Lawn Fertilizer. — Use 10 lbs. to each 300 square feet. 10 lbs. 25c; 50 lbs. $1.10;
125 lbs. $2.50.
TURNIP— Continued
Extra Early Purple Top Milan.
Seventeen Packets for 50 Cents.
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SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S GRASS SEEDS
GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS
Prices and Samples on Request.
The field seeds we offer are of the highest grade and always reliable. We do not
try to compete in price with firms who sell cheap, unreliable seeds, therefore, our
prices will be found reasonable to those to whom quality is of supreme importance.
Current prices cheerfully given any time. Two and one-half bushel cotton bags for
Clover, Red Top and Timothy will be charged for extra at 25 cents each.
Kentucky Blue Grass. — The most popular of all grasses, both for lawns and perman-
ent pastures. It succeeds well on most all upland soils in the central and northern
states. It grows slowly at first, making a thick, compact turf. If a quick pasture is
desired, it is well to mix with orchard grass, red top or timothy. It requires about
two or three bushels to seed an acre and can be sown in spring or fall.
Red Top or Herd Grass. — A very valuable grass for the farm with low, moist soil;
however, will thrive well on uplands. It spreads and thickens from year to year and
will gradually supplant other grasses; it is one of the finest grasses for hillsides or
land likely to wash.
Orchard Grass. — Is a very fast hay-producing grass. Is very vigorous, often growing
five feet high and yielding large crops of nutritious hay, if cut while in bloom. It
starts very early in the spring and will afford an abundance of excellent pasturing all
through the season. It is inclined to grow in clumps and is benefitted by pasturage.
If not pastured too close, it is possible to cut two crops in a single season. It is
adapted topmost any soil except very low, wet ground. Sow early in the spring or in
fall. Sow from two or three bushels per acre for pasture and hay. (Standard weight,
14 lbs. per bushel.)
Timothy. — Makes the most nutritious and salable hay of all grasses; however, not
extra good for pasture, as it is injured by close cutting or grazing. It thrives best on
low, heavy soil, and will do well on most any fertile land. Good results are obtained
if mixed with red top, red clover, alsike, or some other grass maturing at same time.
Sow one-quarter bushel to acre. (Forty-five pounds to bushel.)
CLOVER SEEDS
We sell only the best grades of recleaned clover seed, of the following varieties. It
does not take a great deal of difference in the appearance of clover seeds to make a
considerable difference in the quality and price; however, the best is always the
cheapest, if it does cost more.
Alfalfa or Lucerne. — Has proven one of the most valuable grass crops for the farm,
and if once understood is a very easy crop to grow; however, a great deal of care
should be taken in preparing the ground and the seeding of this crop. Upon request,
we will take pleasure in mailing, free of cost, booklet on “Culture of Alfalfa.” Send
for this booklet and profit by the experience of others. Our alfalfa seeds are strictly
first class in every respect. Sow 20 pounds per acre.
Alsike Clover. — Is not as rank in growth as red clover, but grows finer and thicker.
It is well adapted to moist or cold ground, and on account of it not being as early as red
clover it is better suited to be sown with timothy, red top and other grass mixtures.
It makes very fine hay and does excellent for grazing purposes. Sow six to eight
pounds to the acre.
Red Clover. — The standard soil improver as well as a bountiful feed plant, both for
pasturage and hay. Can be sown in the spring from February 15th to April 1st; also
in the fall months. Sow eight to ten pounds to the acre. If you have been failing to
get a stand of this valuable crop, be sure and use a heavy coat of lime; this will assist
you in getting a big crop.
Mammoth or Sapling Clover. — This is similar to red clover, both in appearance of
seed and its habit of growth, but larger, heavier and a little later. It is considered
more valuable as a soil improver on account of its extra growth. Sow eight to ten
pounds to the acre.
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CLOVER SEEDS— Continued
White Clover is often used on lawns and for pastures. It makes a small, close, com-
pact growth, covering the ground like a carpet; thrives well in most any soil or climate.
Crimson Clover. — Makes quick growth of excellent green foliage, and if cut when
in bloom will make fine hay. It is mostly planted and turned under as a soil improver,
and is one of the best clovers for this purpose. Should be sown in July, August or
September. It may he sown to advantage among corn and tobacco at the last cultiva-
tion, or after potatoes are dug. Sow 20 pounds to the acre when sown alone, or 10 to
12 pounds per acre and one bushel winter oats make an excellent combination for hay.
Bokhara or Sweet Clover. — Used extensively in this section for the restoration of
depleted and wornout soil. Its value is unlimited for this purpose. It is also a very
desirable forage plant; when young, resembles in growth alfalfa, but develops into a
tree-like plant, growing four to six feet high, and has a feed value equal to that of
alfalfa, when properly cut and cured. It also serves to inoculate the ground to be
followed with alfalfa. Sow 12 to 15 pounds to the acre in fall of spring, when ground
is slightly frozen.
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS
Barley, Common. — Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than
those adapted to wheat. It is sown in the spring and can be grown farther north than
any other grain. Unless intended for seed it should be cut before fully ripe as it is
then heavier, of better quality and less liable to shell. Use about two and one-half
bushels per acre.
Buckwheat, Common. — Buckwheat should be sown about June 20, broadcast, at the
rate of about one-half bushel per acre; the average yield being from twenty-five to
thirty bushels. It should be threshed as soon as dry, for if allowed to stand in mass
it is apt to spoil.
Buckwheat, Japanese. — Plants large and vigorous, maturing seed early and resisting
drought and blight remarkably well; the grain is much larger and has a thinner hull
than Common or Silver Hull. Recommended especially for well drained or sandy land
and the dry climate of the western plains.
Buckwheat, Silver Hull. — An improved variety much better than the old sort. It is in
bloom longer, matures sooner, and yields double the quantity per acre; husk thinner,
corners less prominent; grain a beautiful light gray. The flour is said to be better
and more nutritious.
Whippoorwill Cowpea. — A summer growing annual especially valuable as a soil
renovator and enricher. It is used not only for green manuring but also for forage.
Cowpeas are very rich in nitrogen and when plowed under they leave the land in
splendid condition for the future crop. Sow June 1 to July 1, one bushel per acre, in
drills; two to two and one-half bushels per acre if sown broadcast.
Canada Field Peas. — Field peas can be sown in open weather during February or
March, and produce large yields of excellent feed which can be used green, or cured for
hay. The crop matures about the first of June. Sow one and one-half bushels to an
acre alone; or with oats, one bushel peas and one bushel oats per acre.
Mammoth Yellow Soy Beans. — More largely planted than any other variety. Pro-
duces the largest amount of forage and beans.
Medium Soy Beans. — Early maturing, and for this reason very popular in this latitude.
Hairy or Sand Fetch. — Sow from July to November, at the rate of three-quarters to
one bushel per acre, preferably with some grain crop, which will hold vetch off the
ground. Makes heavy growth of very fine hay.
Teosinte. — This is a valuable fodder plant, which resembles corn, but with larger
leaves and sweeter stalks. Yields enormous crops and can be cut five or six times a
year. Plant in drills during May or June. Three pounds to the acre.
Sunflower, Mammoth Russian. — It is immensely productive and can be raised cheaper
than corn. Seeds are very valuable for poultry feed, especially when moulting.
Dwarf Essex Rape. — A rapid growing plant that makes excellent pasturage for sbqep,
hogs or cattle. It is a fine milk producer and should be sown on every farm where
there is young lambs or pigs. Sow six to eight pounds per acre in the spring or fall.
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MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS— Continued
Hungarian. — This is a species of annual millet growing less rank, with smaller stalk,
and darker beard, and often yielding two or three tons of hay per acre. It is very
valuable and popular with those who are clearing timber lands. Sow and cultivate like
millet.
Millet, Common. — Requires a dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and one-half to four
feet high with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves. It is early maturing and is excellent
for forage. For hay, sow broadcast, about twenty-five pounds per acre, from May 1st
to August 1st. For grain, sow in drills, about twelve pounds per acre and not later than
June 20th.
Millet, German or Golden. — An improved large leaved variety, growing three to five
feet high ; later maturing than Common Millet, and a heavy yielder. The heads, though
numerous, are very large and compact. The seeds are contained in rough, bristly
sheaths and are round, *golden yellow in color and very attractive in appearance.
Many leading feeders regard sorghum as the best of all fodder plants. Iv can be
easily grown on any good common ground, is sweet and tender and makes a splendid
feed for cattle, horses and hogs. It also makes a splendid mixture for ensilage. The
early amber is the best variety and the most used. Market price.
Early Orange Sorghum. — This is an old variety, very popular in some sections.
Makes large growth and forms loose heads. Syrup made from this variety is light in
eolor and with a distinct flavor.
Early Amber. — Grows 10 to 12 feet high, yields heavy, nutritious forage, very sweet,
making good syrup.
Big Four. — These oats are a standard variety and have long been a favorite with
many. They are a large, heavy, white oat, with thin hull and coarse, stiff straw, medium
early in season, and a good yielder.
White Spring Oats. — Our seed stock of this popular variety is recleaned and northern
grown.
SORGHUM or CANE
SEED OATS
SPRAY PUMPS
The Auto Spray. — Eight to ten strokes of the plunger in air chamber will com-
press enough air to discharge the entire contents and make a continuous spray for
nine minutes. The “Auto Spray’’ has been improved by the addition of the
“Auto Pop.” Briefly described the “Auto Pop” is an automatic valve which is
closed by the air pressure used to operate the “Auto Spray.” In operation a
lever is moved by simply closing the hand, thus opening the valve and allowing
an instantaneous discharge of spray. Prices, galvanized iron reservoir, with
Auto Pop, $5.50.
Myers Barrel Spray Pumps. — The construction is such that the
entire pump sets inside the barrel containing the liquid, being
bolted end to the head of the barrel. Base fits 8x8 inch hole.
Has bronze Ball Valves and Brass Seats; the plunger is brass,
fitted with hemp packing. Will handle hot, cold or any caustic
mixture. It has good leverage, is very powerful and easily
operated. Each $12.00.
PAT JET'AGITATOR
Myers’ Little Giant Spray Pump. — Has agita-
tor, and complete, with hose and combination
nozzle. Has malleable footrest. Each, $3.50;
postpaid, $3.65.
Hand Sprayer. — Made of tin. Throws a fine
misty spray. Well made, strong and durable. 1
pint size, 25c; postpaid, 30c. 1 quart size, 40c;
postpaid, 45c.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S SEED CORN
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SEED CORN
Our seed corn is grown for us by the best grower in Johnson County, Ind. It is
carefully selected from well matured ears of a good type, and all ears are nubbed
and tipped before being shelled. Each lot of corn is tested, and all we dispose of
will be of good germination. Samples on request.
The Supply of Seed Corn is Uncertain. Prices Subject to Change.
Johnson County White Dent. — This is a highly bred white corn, of large size, con-
taining a high percentage of oil and protein. It is a medium late-maturing variety.
The ears are from 9 to 11 inches in length and 71 to 8 inches in circumference, contain-
ing from 18 to 22 rows. The cob is medium in size and white in color, and butts of
ears deeply rounded with medium shank. The ears are cylindrical in shape. Tips of
ears fill well, a large per cent being completely covered with grain. The kernels are
wedge-shape, very deep and moderately rough. The stalks grow from 9 to 11 feet in
height. The rooting system is extensive, affording great facilities for gathering plant
food. Prices, $3.00 per bushel.
Reid’s Yellow Dent. — This corn was originated by Mr. James L. Reid of Illinois many
years ago, and in fixing the type he made a good job of it, for the highest skill of
experts have failed to change it for the better. It certainly is a thoroughbred. We
offer the pure type of this leading standard variety, which stands among the best all
around purpose Yellow Dent Corn grown. Color — Is deep yellow, with lighter cap.
Grain very deep, closely packed; butts and tips almost entirely covered over. Slightly
rough, with grain dented on top. Leaves and stalks of Reid’s Yellow Dent make the
finest ensilage and fodder. Matures in 110 days. Price, $3.00 per bushel.
Riley’s Yellow Dent. — Riley’s Yellow Dent Seed corn has a medium size ear, from 9
to 10 inches in length and 7 to 7i inches in circumference, the cob is very small and
grains very deep, having from 16 to 22 rows of grain to the ear. It is a medium early
corn maturing in from 95 to 110 days, owing to the season. Stalks are of medium size
and height. Tips and butts are well filled. Price, $3.00 per bushel.
Eureka Ensilage. — This is a remarkable corn, producing an immense amount of fod-
der and a heavy crop of long, slender ears with grain of high quality. We do not
know of anything finer for ensilage than this variety and every farmer should plant it
freely. Do not fail to try it this year.
Red Cob Ensilage Corn. — A deep white grain, red cob corn, with a sweet, juicy
flavor. Stalk grows 12 to 14 feet in height, with a heavy growth of foliage. It is a
standard variety and has proven very satisfactory as a silage corn.
THE FLOWER SEEDS WE OFFER ARE THE BEST STRAINS OF THE BEST VARIETIES, AND ARE
GROWN AND IMPORTED FROM THE MOST CELEBRATED SOURCES IN EUROPE.
Our Flower
Seed List has
been carefully
revised,
some new
kinds added,
and all the
inferior kinds
cast out, so
that there is
nothing in the
list but what
is worthy of
cult ivatiom,
and if rea-
sonably cared
for, will give
satis faction.
Our aim is to
offer nothing
but the best
and surest to
please, a con-
densed list of
leading kinds,
and not the
bewildering and exten-
wishing to please the
rather than to cumber
our catalogue with every un-
important item which only a
few people care for. Any
flower seed not offered in the follow-
ing pages will be-=-sffcured on short notice
at the price quoted in other catalogues.
No garden or lawn, whether large or small,
is complete without a flower bed.
A FEW SUGGESTIONS ABOUT SOWING, ETC.
Early Blooming. — If you want your flowers and
plants to bloom early, sow the seed late in the win-
ter or early spring. Sow them in hot beds, flower
pots or shallow boxes. You will find the latter method
satisfactory enough, but you will’ have to keep the
plants in the house.
Kind of Soil to Use. — The best seeds and the best
care on earth will not produce healthy, vigorous
plants unless the * soil is right. If you can find a
rich, sandy loam, use that. It is the best. But if
you cannot get such soil, then take two parts black
loam, one part sand and one part of decomposed stable
. manure and mix them thoroughly. This will give you
a rich, productive soil.
How to plant the seeds. — Place your soil in the hot bed or
boxes, as the case may be; smooth the surface and pack quite
firmly. Scatter your seeds evenly upon it, and then cover the
seed with about twice its thickness of soil and pack it down
quite hard. This will give you an ideal planting.
Temperature and Humidity. — After getting your seeds planted,
you must be careful and keep them in a warm place — not hot,
but just warm — about 80 degrees — until the plants appear. You
should be careful, also, and keep the seeds quite moist until
the plants appear, after which the soil should not be kept too
wet, as there is danger of the plants “damping” off.
Light and Air. — Plants of all kinds require plenty of light,
fresh air and sunshine, without which no plant will thrive. They are absolutely essential elements to
successful flower raising.
When to Transplant. — -As soon as the second leaves appear, then is the time to transplant into other
boxes, so that the plant may spread out and become more hardy and stocky. When the weather becomes
sufficiently warm, then they may be again transplanted into the garden or open border. Care should be
taken to water freely until the plants are firmly rooted.
When to Sow Lats Flower Seeds. — For late summer and fall flowers, sow the seed in fertile soil in the
garden or open border in the spring time, giving preference to these locations where the plants are to
remain, observing in a general way the directions for early sowing.
Plants are usually divided into three classes, Annuals, Biennials and Perennials. Annuals are plants
which normally live but a single season. Biennials are plants living two years; particularly those which
do not bear flowers and fruit until the second season. Perennials tend to live from year to year.
All Flower Seeds Sent Free by Mail on Receipt of Price.
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Ageratum (Floss Flower.) — A hardy annual of easy
culture, especially valuable for bedding, as it is
literally covered with blossoms all summer. Sow the
seed early in the spring, either in boxes to trans-
plaut, or out of doors, and thin to four or six inches.
Mexicanum, Imperial Dwarf Blue. — Eight inches
high flowers blue. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.
Alyssum (Maritimum). — A fragrant, hardy annual,
having the odor of honey, and bearing spikes of
small, white flowers in great profusion throughout
the summer and autumn. Useful for borders or early
bedding flowers. Sow the seed early in the spring.
Little Gem. — Three to four inches high; fine for
borders. Pkt. 5c; oz.# 25c.
Amaranthus. — Hardy annuals, grown especially for
their brilliant foilage.
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). — Plant three feet high,
with brilliant leaves in variegated red, yellow, green,
etc. Pkt. 5c,
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon). — Antirrhinum thrive in
almost any soil, and should receive more attention.
It is undoubtedly one of the best cut flowers which
can readily be grown from seed, while for bedding
or borders they are unsurpassed.
Tall Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Acquillegia (Columbine). — A hardy per-ennial,
growing about two feet high and bearing an im-
mense variety of colors on long, smooth stems.
Fine Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.
Asters. — A popular half-hardy annual produced in
a great variety of classes and an almost endless
number of colors. The tallest grow about two feet
high, and some varieties of dwarfs are not over
three inches high. The best method of culture is
to sow the seed in boxes about January 1st, and
transplant about April 1st to 15th. The seed can be
sown, however, in the row where the plants are to
remain, thinning them from six to twelve inches
apart, according to variety.
Giant Branching. Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.00.
Balsam or Lady’s Slipper.— A tender annua], with
brittle stems and foilage. Grows about 12 inches
high. Flowers both single and double, in bright
colors and variations; are wax-like and very attrac-
tive. The individual blossoms floating in a dish of
water exhibit their beauty to the best advantage.
Improved Camelia Flowered — In its extraordinary
size, perfect form and brilliant colors, this fine
strain of balsams surpasses all others. Height, 18
inches. Finest mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Balsam Apple. — -A climbing annual, growing about
10 feet long. Has graceful and ornamental foliage,
yellow flowers and warted golden yellow fruit, with
large carmine-red seeds. Pkt. 5c; oz. '30c.
Bachelor’s Button. — See Centaurea.
Balloon Vine, or Love-In-a-Puff. — Climbing an-
nual, with small inferior flowers. The seed pods are
curiously swelled or puffed, and are quite attractive.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Bartonia Aurea. — 12-in. A pretty flowering plant
of the Gentian family and somewhat like a wild
rose in appearance. Producing a profusion of fine,
bright metallic yellow blossoms. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Brachycome. — 12-in. Swan River Daisy. Ftee
flowering dwarf growing annuals, covered during the
greater part of the summer with a profusion of
pretty flowers ; suitable for edging, small beds or
pot culture. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Browallia, — Handsome, profuse bloomers; used
freely both for indoor and outdoor planting on ac-
count of the ease with which they may be grown
and their usefulness for cut flowers. Usually started
indoors but if sown outdoors the plants when small
should be protected from the hot sun. Half hardy
annual.
Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Calendula (Pot Marigold). — Very hardy annual, one
foot high, blooming freely practically the whole year
round. Is of the easiest culture and is desirable for
rather inferior soils, where less sturdy flowers do
not thrive. A medicinal extract resembling arnica is
made from the flowers.
Double Mixed. — A good mixture of 8 or 10 differ-
ent shades of yellow, some clear colors and some
shaded and striped. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
California Poppy. — (See Eschsclioltzie.)
Calliopsis. — (See Coreopsis.)
Canterbury Bells (Campanula Medium). — A hardy
perennial, blooming the second year from seed, or
the first, if sown early. Grows about three feet
high.
Medium. — Choice selection of pleasing colors sin-
gle mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Canary Bird Flower (Tropaeolum Canariense).— A
tender, climing annual of the nasturtium family.
Blossoms have curiously winged petals and are light
yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz, 40c.
Castor Oil Bean. — (See Ricinus.)
Candytuft (Iberis). — A hardy annual, growing
about 6 to 18 inches high, according to the variety.
The blossoms are borne on variously long spikes, -and
the newer varieties are quite large flowering and
very fragrant. Of easy culture and valuable for
bedding or massing.
All Colors and Types Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c1.
Carnation. — These, while belonging • to the hardy
perennials, may nearly all be flowered the first sea-
son by sowing early. Seedlings possess great vigor
and, as a rule, produce more flowers than plants
from cuttings.
Double Mixed. — Of great value for borders and
masses, producing a large percentage of double and
semi-double flowers. Pkt. 5c; oz. $2.00.
Marguerite Mixed Colors. — Very varied; gives a
large percentage of fine double flowers. Pkt. 5c;
oz. $1.50.
Centaurea. — A hardy annual, embracing a number
of species, some being grown only for their foliage.
All varieties grow from 1| to 2 feet high. Sow the
seed early and transplant in March. Except the
white leaved sorts all make excellent cut flowers.
Cyanus Emperor William. — The rich, deep blue
Bachelors Button. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Chrysanthemum. — Showy and effective garden
favorites extensively grown for cut flowers. The
hardy annuals are summer flowering border plants,
good for pot culture and quite distinct from the au-
tumn flowering varieties. Single and double.
Fine Mixed. — A combination of various colors. Pkt.
5c; oz. $2.00.
Clarkia. — A hardy annual of easy culture, growing
about 18 inches high and bearing bright rose, white
or purple flowers in great profusion. Native rtf
California. Seed sown in the fall will give early
blossoms in the spring.
Fine Mixed. — Double and single varieties. Pkt.
5c; oz. 25c,
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SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S FLOWER SEEDS
Cobea Scandens (Cup and Saucer Vines). — A
climber of rapid growth; very valuable for covering
trellises, arbor, trunks of trees, etc. Will cling to
any rough surface, often attaining a height of 30 to
40 feet in one season.
Scandens. — Large bell-shaped purple flowers. Pkt.
5c; oz. $1.00.
Cockscomb (Celosia). — These plants are extremely
valuable for formal bedding. The flowers appear in
the shape of coxcombs, hence the name, out of a
rosette of green or brown leaves.
Tall Mixed. — Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.
Dwarf Mixed. — Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.
Collinsia. — A free-flowering and easily grown an-
nual, growing from 1 to 2 feet; flowers white, crim-
son, purple, etc. A California wildflower. Mixed,
pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
Coreopsis. — Also known as Calliopsis, will grow
luxuriantly in any situation and are most useful,
affording a constant supply of richly marked flowers
for cutting. All varieties are annuals with the ex-
ception of C-Grandiflora.
Mixed. — A selection of the brightest and richest
colored large-flowered varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
Coix Lachrymae (‘Job’s Tears”). — Curious orna-
mental grass with broad, corn-like leaves and seeds
of a light slate color. Valuable for winter bouquets
with everlasting flowers. Strings of handsome beads
are made from the seeds. Hardy annual; three feet
high. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
Cosmos. — A tender annual, with fine-cut, feathery
foliage and large, showy blossoms. The late-flower-
ing or giant type grows 5 to 6 feet high and its
blossoms are larger than the early varieties. They
bloom late in the fall.
Mixed Colors. — Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Cypress Vine (Ipomea Quamoclit). — A tender
climbing annual with soft fern-like foliage and small
star-like flowers. Choice mixed colors. Pkt. 5c;
oz. 25c.
Dahlia. — A popular summer and autumn blooming
plant; is grown from seed or propagate from the bul-
bous roots. Sow seed early in hot-beds and trans-
plant as soon as danger of frost is past.
Double. — Choice mixed colors in great variety, and
flowers of excellent form. Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.00.
Single Mixed. — Seed saved from the choicest va-
rieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Daisy, Shasta Daisy. — A fine perennial plant bear-
ing large white single blossoms With yellow centers.
Soak seed in warm water over night before sowing.
Pkt. 5c.
Daisy, .Double. — A hardy perennial, blossoming
freely spring and summer. Plant is about four
Inches high and is valuable for borders, is much sown
in lawns.
All Colors Mixed.— Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.50.
Datura (Trumpet Flower), — Tender annual, grow-
ing about 3 feet high, flowers large and trumpet
shaped.
Fasduosa Huberiana. — Choice mixed colors. Pkt.
5c; oz. 25c.
Delphinum. — (See Larkspur.)
Digitalis, or Foxglove. — A hardy perennial, bloom-
ing the second year from seed. Grows usually about
3i feet, although in very rich soil sometimes 6 feet.
The bell shaped flowers are borne on long spikes, and
come in shades of purple, lavender, rose and white,
all spotted lightly inside the blossom. Thrive best
in cool, shady locations. Fine mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz.
25c.
Dianthus, or Pinks. — -Hardy annuals, about 1 foot
high, and bearing beautifully colored single and
double blossoms in profusion all summer. Sow seed
early in boxes and transplant, or sow in rows where
the plants are to remain, and thin.
Mixture of Double Pinks. — This mixture contains
the best of the Dianthus varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.
Dolichos, or Hyacinth Bean. — Tender, climbing an-
nual. Grows rapidly and is valuable for covering a
trellis. Flowers in purple or white; are borne on
long stems, the individual blossoms resembling the
bean flower, and the ornamental pods resemble bean
pods. Sow seed in open ground late in April.
Lablab. — Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
Escholtzia, California Poppy, 1 ft. — The state flow-
er of California. A bright free-flowering plant of low
spreading growth with finely cut silvery foliage. The
poppy-like flowers in pure shades of yellow, orange
and crimson are produced from early spring until
frost. Sow the seed where the plants are to remain.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis).— A hardy perennial,
growing 6 to 12 inches high. Small starlike flowers
are borne in clusters on long stems; blooms the first
year if seed is sown early. Thrives best in a cool
moist location.
Mixed Colors. — Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Four O’clock (Mirabilis). — -A hardy annual of easy
culture, growing about 2 feet high. The plant is
free flowering, bearing blooms of a great variety of
colors and spikes.
Jalapa Marvel of Peru.— Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
Gaillardia. — Beautiful shown plant, remarkable for
the profusion, size and brilliancy of its flowers, con-
tinuing in bloom from early summer till late in the
fall. Excellent for beds, borders, or for cutting.
Should be sown where they are to bloom, height 18
inches. Mixed Double. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Gomphrena Globosa Mixed, 2 ft. — Globe Amaranth.
Clover-like heads everlasting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c;
Gourds. — Some varieties besides being odd, are very
ornamental. ,
Dish Cloth, or Luffa. — The inside lining resembles
a sponge; very useful. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
Dipper or Siphon. — Can readily be made into a
dipper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
Nest Egg. — These resemble a hen’s egg and are
frequently used for nest eggs. Pkt. 5c.
Hercules Club. — Fruit grows 3 to 4 feet long. Pkt.
5c ; oz, 20c.
Mixed Ornamental Varieties. — Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Helianthus. — (See Sunflower.)
Helianthus — (See Sunflower).
Heliotrope. — A half-hardy perennial, growing four
to eight feet high. Small flowers, borne in graceful
clusters and very fragrant. Blooms the first season
from seed if sown early. Forms a large plant and
requires a roomy situation. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 5c;
oz. $1.50.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S FLOWER SEEDS
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Hollyhock — A hardy perennial of upright, stately
growth, five to eight feet high. The very double
varieties are the most desirable, but the newer,
semi-double, fringed types are also very popular.
Double mixed colors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 75c.
Humulus, or Japanese Hop. — A rapidgrowing, hardy
climbing annual with dense leaves. Will grow 20 to
30 feet in a season.
Japonicus. — Bright green foliage. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Hyacinth Bean.— (See Dolichos.)
Ipomoea. — An extensive genus, including many well
known garden flowers. Are tender climbing annuals,
from 5 to 30 feet long. The seed of several varieties,
especially the moon flower, should have the outer
shell punctured and then soaked in water for twelve
hours or more to germinate it.
Hederacea Grandiflora Alba. — Large flowers of pure
white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 75c.
Ipomea Qsamoclit— (See Cypress Vine.)
Japanese Hop. — (See Humulus Japoni-
cus.)
Job’s Tears. — (See Coix Lachryma.)
Larkspur, or Delphinium. — Beautiful, hardy border
perennials with noble spikes of handsome flowers,
very useful for cut flowers, etc.
Tall Mixed Colors. — Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Marigold. — A hardy annual, in dwarf and tall va-
rieties, growing from 6 inches to 3 feet high. The
flowers are various shades of yellow and brown. The
tall varieties are very valuable for large bedding or
back-ground work, and the dwarf varieties for
borders.
African Tall Double Orange. — Beautifully formed
flowers of gigantic size and bright color; height 21
feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Dwarf Double Mixed. — Profuse flowering, and well
adapted for a bedding display in autumn; height 1
foot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Mary el of Peru — (See Four O’clock.)
Mignonette. — Hardy annual, growing 6 to 12 inches
high and bearing pyramid-shaped spikes, exceedingly
fragrant. Sow in the fall for early blossoms in the
spring. Valuable for potting, bedding or border.
The flowers are not attractive except for their frag-
rance. Fine mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
Moonflower.— (See Ipomea Grandiflora
Alba.)
Morning Glory— (Convolvulus Major)— See also,
Ipomea). — Free flowering, beautiful climbers with
rich and varied colored flowers, very useful for cover-
ing lattice work, verandas, etc., where they are ex-
ceedingly effective.
Imperial Japanese. — Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
Major Tall Mixed.— Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
Mourning- Bride.— (See Scabiosa.)
Nasturtiums.— Culture — To grow Nasturtiums well
and secure a fine display of flowers, it is necessary
that the soil in which they are grown be very
poor and dry, otherwise a super-abundance of foliage
will be produced to the exclusion of the flowers.
Dwarf Mixed. — Combination of all the dwarf va-
rieties; makes a grand display in a large bed. Pkt.
5c; oz. 10c; l lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
Tall Mixed — Of many bright colors, very effective.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; I lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
Pansies. — All our Pansy seed is obtained from the
most noted European specialists. Pansies thrive
best in a moist, shady location and in rich loamy
soil. Seed should be sown in autumn for early
spring blossoms, or can be sown early in the year
for good flowers later in the spring. The plants
must be transplanted twice in order to get the largest
flowers; once from the seed box to a chosen bed, and
again to the open garden. This is important for
large size pansies; use manure liberally. The blos-
soms are usually larger in the spring and again in
the fall, and while they bloom freely all summer,
the blossoms are small during the hot months.
Imperial German Strains, Mixed. — A superfine mix-
ture of the choicest German varieties in all colors.
This is a fine mixture of Giant Pansies and with
many sorts. Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.00.
Petunia. — A splendid race of plants, rich and
varied colors, and profuse flowering with their
charming and tender looking flowers, they are very
beautiful for groups in the open. For pot culture
also, Petunias are almost unsurpassed. Sow seed
early in spring, scatter thinly on an even surface
and barely cover the seed with sand. If intended
for the open ground plant out into a frame to be
kept till planting-out time. If for pots, pot singly
into small pots in strong rich soil mixed with sand
and shift as the plants grow larger.
Hybrida Fine Mixed. — The best Petunia for mass-
ing in beds and borders, yielding a profusion of
brilliantly marked flowers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Phlox Drummondii. — -A hardy annual, growing
from six inches to one foot high and bearing beau-
tiful, soft-petaled and brilliantly colored flowers all
spring and summer. Fine for bedding and massing.
Sow seed in the fall for early flowers.
Finest Mixed. — Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c.
Poppies. — The different varieties of poppies are
always favorites for outdoor display and the culti-
vation of them being so extremely simple entitles
them to a place in every garden. Seed should be
sown where the plants are intended to flower, be-
cause it is difficult to transplant them with any
measure of success. During March or April sow in
lines or groups and thin to about 1 foot apart.
Pacony Flowered Double Mixed. — Imposing double
globular flowers. Well adapted for shrubberies and
large borders. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Shirley. — The most charming poppy in cultivation.
The blossoms are bright and showy and include an
almost endless variety of colors, from pure white,
pink, terra cotta, salmon, chamois, and rosy carmine,
to brilliant crimson, many of the flowers being beau-
tifully flaked or edged with white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Portulaca. — Beautiful race of dwarf plants for
rock work or dry sunny locations, bearing glossy cup-
shaped blossoms in brilliant colors.
Double Mixed. — Saved from the finest flowers only,
and will produce a large percentage of doubles. Pkt.
5c; oz. $1.50.
Single Mixed.— Large flowers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
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SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S FLOWER SEEDS
Ricinus (Castor Oil Plant). — Effective for semi-
tropical gardens. Easily raised from seed, and
should be grown in deep rich soil. Mixed. Many
6ort§. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
Salpiglossis. — Highly ornamental half-hardy an-
nual with large veined, funnel-shaped flowers; much
prized for cutting; very showy in beds or border.
A bed of these beautiful plants is one of the most
striking features of the garden during July and
August. Fine, Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
Salvia, or Flowering Sage. — The Salvia is a stand-
ard bedding plant that keeps the garden bright with
color until late in # autumn. This plant lands itself
to many uses; it makes a good pot plant, does well
in window boxes, and is useful for cutting to give
color. Its best use, however, is as a hedge or border
plant, where long broad bands of intense color are
desirable.
Splendens. — Gorgeous plants, with numerous flow-
ers, which are displayed with striking effect against
the deep green foliage. A bed of this flower is ex-
ceedingly beautiful during the autumn; height, 2
feet. Pkt.' 5c; oz. $1.50.
Scabiosa, Or Mourning Bride. — Also called Sweet
Seabious, Old Maid’s Pincushion, etc.
The tall flowers are especially adapted for cutting
and massing in the garden. Annual (self sown in
California), 2i to 4 feet high. These new flowers
are double clear to the center, covering the thimble-
shaped cone.
Tall Double Mixed. — Immense flowers; very double.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Scarlet Runner. — A popular climber; the seed is
edible and much esteemed. Flowers scarlet; beans
black and lake splashed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
Sensitive Plant. — An interesting plant, the leaves
of which close when touched; elegant foliage; flow-
ers pink. Pkt. 5c.
Snapdragon. — (See Antirrhinum.)
Stocks (Ten Weeks’ Stocks, or Gilliflowers; Lev-
koje).
The stock is one of the many popular plants used
for bedding. For brilliancy and diversity of color,
fragrance, profusion and duration of bloom it is
unsurpassed. Hardy annual. Mixed. Pkt.' 5c"; oz.
$1.00.
Sunflower (Helianthus) .-^Stately hardy annuals of
easy culture. The smaller flowered varieties being
also useful for cutting.
Double Dwarf. — Very attractive variety, covered
with an abundance of golden yellow flowers, height
3 feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus). — A hardy per-
ennial, blooming the second year from seed. Grows
one to two feet high and bears its flowers in clus-
ters, at the end of a stiff stem. The individual flow-
erets are handsomely colored and marked. It makes
a beautiful bedding plant, and is of easy culture.
Double Varieties. — Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Sweet Peas — Culture. — Early in spring make a
trench three to four inches deep in rich, mellow
soil, so arranged that no water can stand in it and
plant the seed in the bottom, covering at first only
one inch deep. Sweet peas, particularly the white
seeded sorts, are often a little difficult to start.
If the soil is too dry they will remain a long time
without germinating; if it is too wet and cold they
will not sprout at all. In soils at all heavy, or com-
posed largely of clay, put about one inch of sand
in the bottom of the trench and sow the seed on
this, covering with more sand. Cover the row with
a board to shed the rain and protect the soil from
the hot sun, but remove this as soon as the young
plants appear. When the plants are two inches
high, cultivate, and as they grow, gradually fill up
the trench. When the plants are about five inches
high it is desirable to furnish some support for the
vines to run upon. The roots should not be allowed
to become too dry. Water applied thoroughly once
or twice a week, preferably early in the morning
or in the evening, is usually better than light sprin-
kling more frequently. The blooms should be picked
before they form pods or the plants will soon stop
flowering.
Eckford’s Large Flowering Mixed. — This elegant
mixture embraces the introductions, including the
recent novelties of Mr. Eckford, the sweet pea spe-
cialist of England, who has accomplished more than
any other individual in bringing the sweet pea to
its present state of beauty, size and perfection. Oz.
5c; i lb. 20c; lb. 60c.
Verbena. — A half hardy trailing perennial of easy
culture. It is well known as a bedding or border
plant, and the improved large flowered and fra-
grant strains make it a handsome cut flower for
low vases.
Mammoth Flowered. — Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
Violets. — Hardy perennial, blooming freely through-
out the summer and autumn of easy culture.
Single, Sweet-scented. Pkt. 5c; oz. $2.00.
Wall Flower. — These delightfully fragrant flowers
are indispensable for every garden. Height 18
inches.
German Double Mixed. — A splendid selection, em-
bracing a great variety of colors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Wild Cucumber, 30 ft. Echinocystis Lobata. — This
is the quickest growing climber on our list. Grows
wild, self-sown, in many parts of the west. Should
be sown late in the fall or very early in the spring.
It is thickly dotted over with pretty, white fra-
grant flowers, followed by an abundance of orna-
mental and prickly seed pods. For a trellis or
pillar no annual vine is more chaste, and it will
quickly cover an old tree or ,an unsightly building.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Zinnia. — For gorgeous summer and autumn display,
there is nothing that can equal in effectiveness the
improved compact-growing, large-flowering Zinnias;
grows only 2 feet, high and bears flowers of immense
size and of the most brilliant colors.
Tall Double.— The finest strain in cultivation; flow-
ers large, well formed and the colors superb. Pkt.
5c; oz. 40c.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S FLOWERING BULBS 37
Caladium Escalentum (Elephant’s Ear.)
An effective plant for beds. Of easy culture;
should be planted in good, rich soil, with an abun-
dance of rich compost, and where they can obtain
plenty of water.
PRICES.
7 to 9 inches in circumference 5c and 10c each
9 to 11 inches in circumference 10c and 15c each
11 to 14 inches in circumference 20c and 25c each
Mammoth size 25c and 35c each
Not prepaid.
Gannas. — Our cannas have painted in gorgeous col-
ors— ip scarlet, yellow and bronze— the yards of the
finest homes, and the parks all over the land. Can-
nas should be planted in good, rich garden soil, mixed
with half of old rotten stable manure by the end of
May, when danger from frost is past. Water spar-
ingly for first two weeks after planting. When
growing freely, water liberally. Set the plants 18
inches apart each way.
Louisiana. — Green foliage edged with brown. Flow-
ers large scarlet, one of the finest of the orchid
flowering type. Height, 5 feet. Price 5c each;
50c doz.
Shenandoah. — Bronze foliage, flowers rose pink,
forming in large clusters. Height, 3 feet. Very
pretty for bedding. Price, 5c each; 50c doz.
Indiana. — Green foliage, flowers very large golden
orange, orchid type, height, 5 feet. Price 5c each;
50c doz.
Mont Blanc. — Green foliage, flowers creamy white.
Height, 3 feet. Price, 5c each; 50c doz.
Pennsylvania. — Foliage green, flowers large pure
3eep scarlet, orchid flowering type. Height, G feet.
Price, 5c each: 50c doz.
Mrs. Kate Gray. — Orchid flowered; flowers 6 inches
across, of rich orange scarlet, flaked and streaked
golden yellow. Green foliage1. 5 feet. Each, 5c;
doz. 50c.
Caladium or Elephant’s Ear.
Cinnamon Vine. — -A rapid-growing climber, tak-
ing its name from the peculiar fragrance of the deli-
cate white flowers. Leaves are heart-shaped, bright,
glossy green; growth is very rapid, often running 25
to 40 feet in a season. Perfectly hardy. Each, Sc;
doz. 75c.
Dahlias. — The dahlia is one of the most important
summer and autumn flowers. Commencing to flower
in ’July, they are a perfect blaze of bloom until
Stopped by the frost.
Culture. — One of the easiest of all flowers to cul-
tivate. Deep and thorough stirring of the soil dur-
ing the early growth of the plant is indispensable,
but later in the season frequent surface cultivation
only should be given. Plant in an open, sunny sit-
uation, where the sun reaches them the greater
portion of the day. It is a rank feeder, and should
have well enriched soil; keep free from grass and
weeds. Water regularly in dry weather. Plant the
bullfk 2 or 3 inches below the surface of the ground,
laying the bulb on its side.
Mixed Shades of Dahlias. — These come in white,
pink, red and yellow shades and contain a majority
of the Double sorts. Each 10c and 15c.
Gladioli (Splendid Summer Flowering Bulbs). — A
search, be it ever so painstaking and complete, of
the floral kingdom, will discover no flower of such
easy culture, embracing the great range of color
with endless combinations and variety, to equal the
gladiolus. The soil should be thoroughly manured
and prepared and if the soil is stiff, fill the drill
with sandy loam. Plant in full - exposure to the
sun. Set the bulbs 2 to 4 inches deep and 4 to 6
inches apart in each direction. Before the ground
freezes, dig up the' bulbs, cut off the stalk growth
and store in a cool dry place. In cutting gladioli for
the house, it is best to cut the spikes as soon as
the first one or two lower flowers are open. The
remainder will open in the house.
Mixture of Gladioli. — Composed of
choicest named varieties, including the
finest and latest introductions. All
are strong, healthy, upright growth
and flowers are of immense size. We
prepare this mixture for those who
desire a complete range of color at a
reasonable price. It will be found of
exceptional value. Nothing better has
ever been offered for the price. Dozen,
25c.
Tuberoses. — The flowers of this well-
known tuberous rooted plant are waxy-
white, double and exceedingly fragrant.
They are very useful in bouquets and
house decoration.
If early flowers are wanted fill five-
inch pots Half full of well-rotted cow
manure and the remainder with good,
rich, sandy soil. Plant the bulbs in
this in March or April, water moder-
Hely and hasten growth by putting
In a warm, light place. When weath-
er has become warm, plunge the pots
in the earth out of doors. They will
usually flower before cold weather; if-
they do not, the pots can be brought in
and bulbs will bloom in the house.
Excelsior Double Dwarf Pearl. — Long
spikes, 20 to 30 inches high, with large,
double, pure white flowers of exquisite
fragrance. First size, very large, choice
bulbs per doz. 30c; second size, very
large, choice bulbs per doz. 20c.
Holland or Dutch Bulbs. — About the
first part of September we will have a
complete stock of Hyacinths, Tulips,
Crocus, Narcissus, Jonquils, Snovydrops,
etc1., etc. Prices and book on cultiva-
tion will be mailed upon application
about the first of September.
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SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S INSECTICIDES
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES
Arsenate of Lead (Paste Form). — For spraying trees
and shrubs against attacks of leaf-biting insects of
all kinds. It adheres well to the foliage, does not
readily wash off by rain, and does not injure tender
foliage. Remains well suspended in solution, so that
an even distribution is obtained. Being white in color
it shows just where it has been applied. Is rapidly
taking the place of Paris Green. Use from 3 to 5
lbs. to 50 gallons water, as per directions.
Arsenate of Lead (Dry Powder). — This form ex-
tensively used. Is easily suspended in water. 1 lb.
equal to 2 lbs. of Arsenate of Lead in paste form.
Use 1 lb. to 50 gals, water.
Bordeaux Mixture (Paste Form). — An indispensable
fungicide for mildew, blight, rust, scab, and all fun-
gous diseases. 1 gal. makes 50 gals of spray.
Tobacco Dust — -One of the cheapest and most effec-
tive remedies for destroying lice and worms on cab-
bage, striped bug on melons, cucumbers, and squashes,
and other insects. It is best to dust on young plants
when the dew is on, as it will stick better.
Tobacco Stems. — Fur fumigating or use as a mulch
preventing green fly and other parasites. Per 100
lbs. $1.00. i
Fish Oil Soap (Whale Oil Soap). — For mild forms of
scale. An excellent summer spray. For San Jose
scale and all soft shell insects. Makes a good wash
for trees and plants where bark is affected by in-
sects; also for smearing on trunks of trees as a pre-
ventive against worms. Dissolve in water as per
directions.
Paris Green. — A strong and effective poison for
potato bugs and other leaf-eating insects. Can be
applied either dry or in a solution of water; if di-
luted use one poung of Green to 100 gallons of water.
For tender foliage or trees double the quantity of
water. Paris Green acts a little quicker than Arse-
nate of Lead, but washes off more easily. It is bet-
ter to use on garden crops or tobacco, and Arsenate
of Lead is best for trees. Paris Green and Bordeaux
Mixture give excellent results on potatoes, the Green
killing the bugs and the Bordeaux preventing blight.
Lime-Sulphur Solution. — This is the standard rem-
edy adopted and recommended by practically all of
the experiment stations for destroying San Jose and
Oyster Shell Scale. It is to be diluted 1 to 10, and
sprayed or applied to trees while they are dormant
in fall or winter. It is also highly recommended as
an insecticide and fungicide, killing spores of fungi,
and as an insecticide acts as a constant poison for
sucking insects and mites.
Lime-Sulphur Solution is a clear cherry red solu-
tion free from sediment and can not clog the noz-
zles. The value of Lime-Sulphur as an insecticide
and fuugicide is due entirely to the sulphur in com-
bination with lime existing as Poly-Sulphides. Owing
to the great care and improved methods of manufac-
ture this Lime-Sulphur contains the maximum amount
of Sulphur in the Poly-Sulphide form. Practically all
of the experiment stations recommend Lime-Sulphur
as the best spray for destroying scale insects, and
also recommend its use in place of Bordeaux for sum-
mer .spray.
Red Flower and Azalia Pots.
Each Doz. 100
2 -inch 1 _
24-inch _ _ -
3 -inch
4 -inch
_ _ $ .01 $ .10 $ .60
.01 .10 .75
.02 .15 1.00
.024 .20 1.25
5 -inch _
.05 .40
2.00
6 -inch
.06 .60
3.75
7 -inch
-074 75
5.80
8 -inch
10 1 10
8.50
9 -inch _
. .15 1.50
10.00
10 -inch
25 2 25
15.00
L2 -inch
.40 4.00
26.00
Saucers.
Each.
Doz.
-inch _ .
$ .01 $
.10
-inch
.01
.10
-inch _ _ _
_ _ .02
.15
-inch
. f12
.20
-inch
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.25
-inch -
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.40
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1.00
Fine Mixed Bird Seed.
Lime-Sulphur Solution is being largely used as a
summer spray now, especially in mixtures with Ar-
senate of Lead. When used for a summer spray, one
pound to 30 gallons of water are about the propor-
tions. Special prices in large lots.
Hammond’s Slug Shot. — One of the best vegetable
insecticides in use. Specially recommended for de-
stroying the cabbage worm, potato bug, tobacco worm,
and other insects that prey on vegetation. Gardeners
need have no fear about applying this, as it is not
dangerous to handle like Paris Green, etc. Non-poi-
sonous to human life.
A combination of the best and highest quality
seeds in proper proportions. Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c.
Canary. — (Re-cleaned Sicily) — Lb., 10c; 2 lbs. 25c.
Hemp. — (Imported Russian) — For parrots, pigeons,
etc. Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c.
Rape.— (Imported) — Nvt the common article usu-
ally sold. Lb., 10c. i
Sunflower. — (Mammoth Russian) — For parrots, pig-
eons, etc. Lb., 10c; 4 lbs. 25c.
Cuttle Bone. — 2 large pieces, 5c.
SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S GARDEN TOOLS
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PLANET JR. FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS
Look beyond first cost. Planet Jr. tools are made better, last longer, and do more thorough work; save
time, lighten labor, and get bigger crops. They are the tool for real economy. Fully guaranteed.
Send for special 72-page Planet Jr. Catalogue. You will find it interesting. Free on request.
A favorite among onion growers, market gardeners and
seedsmen. Holds 3 quarts. Price, $12.50.
No. 31 Combined Seeder Wheel Hoe.
Price complete, $8.50.
A new tool designed for the family gar-
den. Sows accurately all garden seeds from
smallest up to peas and beans — and is a
first-class Single Wheel Hoe. Sold com-
plete as in cut or as a Seeder only $6.00,
as a Wheel Hoe only $3.75.
Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow.
Price, $16.00.
A splendid combination for the family garden,
onion grower, or large gardener. Is a perfect seeder,
and combined double and single wheel hoe. Un-
breakable steel frame. Capacity, 2 acres a day.
No. 4 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder,
Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, and Plow. Price Com-
plete, $13.25. As a Seeder, only $10.75.
Soon pays for itself in the family garden as well
as in the larger acreage. Sows all garden seeds
(in drills or in hills), plows," opens furrows and cov-
ers them, hoes and cultivates quickly and easily all
through the season.
Call and let us show you.
No. 12 Planet Jr. Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, and
Plow. Price, $8.75.
A single and double wheel hoe in one. Straddles
crops till 20 inches higlj, then works between
No. 13 Double Wheel Hoe. Price, $6.00.
This tool is the No. 12, with 6-inch hoes only. Any
or all of the other attachments shown with No. 12
may be added at any time.
No. 17 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and
Plow. Price $6.25.
The highest type of Single Wheel Hoe made. Light
but strong, and can be used by man, woman or boy.
Will do all the cultivation in your garden in the
easiest, quickest and best way. Indestructible steel
frame.
No. 17J Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Price $5.50.
This tool is identical with No. 17, except in equip-
ment. The pair of 6-inch hoes, three cultivator teeth
and leaf lifter which go with it, are all the finest
of their kind.
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SOUTHERN SEED CO.’S GARDEN TOOLS
No. 9 Planet Jr. Combined Horse Hoe
and Cultivator*
Stronger, better made, and capable
of a greater variety of work than
any other cultivator made. A great
favorite in corn, potatoes, tobacco,
tomatoes, and similar crops. Non-
clogging steel wheel. Can be fitted
with plow and disc attachment.
Prices.
With Steel Wheel $10.00
With Cast Wheel 8.75
No. 100 Planet Jr. Cultivator.
Price with wheel $5.75; a light,
strong cultivator at a low price.
Guaranteed satisfactory.
No. 101 Planet Jr. Cultivator. Price
With Wheel $7.00.
This is the same cultivator as the
No. 100, but with an excellent lever
expander. Withstands the hardest
kind of use and gives a long lifetime
of service. Think of its economy!
You surely can’t atford to farm with-
out it.
No. 72 Planet Jr. Two-Row Pivot Wheel Cul-
tivator, Plow, Furrower and Ridger.
With the improved No. 72 we complete the
cultivation of two rows at one passage, at all
widths from 28 to 44 inches inclusive, and the
implement is especially built to do this when
the rows are irregular. This tool is so de-
signed that the operator can make changes in
width of gangs instantly while in motion, by
means of a handy lever for each gang, so as
to accommodate the machine perfectly to rows
which vary greatly in width.
We have the Planet Jr. you need. Come
and get it. If you can’t come, send for the
Planet Jr. Catalogue for 1916.
Price, complete, $70.00. Weight, 574 lbs.
Complete with Spring Trip Standards (14) in
place of Regular $80.50.
Poultry Supply Department
“THE LARGEST POULTRY SUPPLY STORE IN INDIANA.”
This department was remodeled and enlarged a little more than a
year ago and since that time the increase in our sales in this department
has been phenomenal. We attribute this wonderful increase to the fact
that our stocks consist of Standard lines only and also to our guaranty
to satisfy and please.
Space will not permit us to list the many things in this department,
but in order to show you the completeness of this line, we wish to call
your attention to a few things which are for sale by us exclusively in
Indianapolis and Marion County:
INCUBATORS.
Cyphers, Queen, Prairie State, Buckeye, Simplicity and Oakes Electric.
COAL BURNING BROODERS.
Buckeye Standard, Correct, Newtown, Cyphers, Prairie State and Queen.
PORTABLE HOVERS.
Oakes Economy, Cyphers, Prairie State, Buckeye, Oakes Electric.
OUTDOOR BOX BROODERS.
Cyphers, Queen, Simplicity, Prairie State.
In addition to the above large assortment of Incubators and Brooders,
we carry proportionately large stocks of everything needed by small and
large poultry people—
Feed Hoppers, Drinking Fountains, Automatic Feeders, Trap Nests,
Remedies, Mann Bone Cutters, Egg Boxes, Grit and Shell Boxes,
Leg Bands, Disinfectants, Spray Pumps, Thermometers,
Caponizing Tools, Shipping Coops, Exhibition
Coops, Egg Testers, Green Food Nets.
Poultry Feeds of All Kinds
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