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ISBELL'S  WONDER  WAX  BEAN 

EARLY  PROLIFIC.  SUPERI-OR  QUALITY. 
THE  IDEAL  BEAM  , FOR  HOME  AND  MARKET. 


S.  M.  Isbell  & Company 

Particular  Growers  of  Seed  for  Particular  Sowers 

Jackson  ( Every  State  of  the  Union  ) Michigan 


Ordering  Made  Easy 


USE  OUR  ORDER  SHEETS: — It  will  be  of  great  help  to 
us  in  filling  your  order  correctly  and  speedily  if  you  make 
it  out  on  the  order  sheet,  which  you  will  find  in  catalog, 
and  follow  directions  given  on  order  sheet.  Should  you 
desire  to  write  us  about  anything,  kindly  use  a separate 
sheet  of  paper.  Sign  your  name  and  address  to  your 
letter  as  well  as  to  your  order.  Ask  us  for  more  order 
sheets  and  return  envelopes  whenever  you  want  them. 

KEEP  A COPY  OF  YOUR  ORDER: — This  is  quite  im- 
portant to  you  as  well  as  to  us.  Many  customers  fail  to 
do  this  and  when  they  receive  their  order  will  complain 
of  not  having  received  goods  which  were  riot  ordered  at 
all.  If  goods  ordered  do  not  arrive  in  due  time,  advise  us 
and  send  a copy  of  your  order  along,  this  will  be  a great 
help  in  expediting  adjustment.  Bulbs  and  plants  are 
usually  sent  later  in  season  in  separate  package. 

HOW  TO  SEND  MONEY: — Remittances  can  be  sent 
safely  either  by  Post  Office  order,  bank  draft,  express 
money  order  or  by  registered  letter.  We  will  accept  clean 
stamps  for  sums  less  than  one  dollar.  Send  cash  with 
order,  it  saves  expense  and  delay.  C.  O.  D.  shipments 
will  be  made  if  one-third  of  amount  of  order  is  remitted 
with  order. 

OUR  RESPONSIBILITY: — We  have  been  in  business 
here  at  Jackson  for  the  past  40  years  and  Isbell’s  Seeds 
are  known  in  every  State  of  the  Union.  Your  every  order 


will  receive  our  prompt  and  careful  attention  and  we  give 
you  “your  money’s  worth  or  your  money  back.”  We  refer 
you  to  any  bank  in  Jackson. 

OUR  GUARANTEE:— We  sell  dependable  seeds  only — 
you  get  the  best  that  money  can  buy  from  Isbell’s.  Should 
failure  result  from  any  fault  of  the  seed,  you  can  have 
your  money  back.  Seeds,  Bulbs  and  Plants  are  subject  to 
climatic  and  other  conditions  over  which  we  have  no 
control,  after  once  being  placed  in  the  ground,  therefore, 
S.  M.  Isbell  & Company  gives  no  warranty,  express  or  im- 
plied, as  to  description,  quality,  productiveness  or  any 
other  matter  of  any  seeds,  plants  or  bulbs  they  send  out 
and  they  will  not  be  in  any  way  responsible  for  the  crop, 
and  every  order  for  articles  named  in  this  catalog  will  be 
executed  on  these  conditions  only.  If  the  purchaser  does 
not  accept  same  on  these  terms  they  are  at  once  to  be 
returned.  Any  goods  thought  unsatisfactory  must  be 
returned  or  written  about  within  two  weeks. 

FREIGHT  AND  EXPRESS  SHIPMENTS :— Our  shipping 
facilities  here  at  Jackson  are  unexcelled  and  freight  rates 
are  low.  Shipments  weighing  over  100  lbs.  will  be  trans- 
ported cheaper  by  freight  than  express.  For  short  dis- 
tance hauls,  express  is  quickest  and  cost  is  low.  Always 
give  us  explicit  shipping  instructions  on  your  order.  Re- 
member that  we  do  not  pay  the  transportation  charges,  it 
is  just  as  cheap  to  pay  them  at  your  end. 


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SEEDS  BY  PARCEL  POST 


SEEDS  BY  PARCEE  POST:  — The  new  Parcel  Post  rul- 
ings make  it  possible  to  transport  large  orders  of  seed  by 
Parcel  Post.  Owing  to  freight  and  express  congestion, 
we  believe  it  advisable  to  have  your  seeds  come  by  Parcel 
Post  when  possible.  Packages  weighing  70  lbs.  can  be 
sent  into  the  1st,  2nd  and  3rd  zones  and  50  lbs.  is  the 
weight  limit  to  the  farther  zones. 

Please  remember  that  even  though  your  package  weighs 
only  a fraction  of  an  ounce  over  one  pound,  you  must  pay 
postage  on  a full  pound  extra.  In  remitting  to  cover 
postage,  enough  must  be  sent  to  cover  the  postage  on 
packing,  etc.  If  your  package  weighs  more  than  one 


pound  and  less  than  ten  pounds,  figure  one  pound  extra 
for  packing.  If  the  package  weighs  ten  pounds  or  more, 
remit  for  two  pounds  of  packing. 

THE  RATES  OF  POSTAGE  ARE  AS  FOLLOWS: 

1st  and  2nd  zone,  5c  for  the  first  lb.  and  lc  for  each  ad- 
ditional lb. 

3rd  zone,  6c  for  the  first  lb.  and  2c  for  each  additional  lb. 

4th  zone,  7c  for  the  first  lb.  and  4c  for  each  additional  lb. 

5th  zone,  8c  for  the  first  lb.  and  6c  for  each  additional  lb. 

6th  zone,  9c  for  the  first  lb.  and  8c  for  each  additional  1 

7th  zone,  11c  for  the  first  lb.  and  10c  for  each  additional  lri 

8th  zone,  12c  for  the  first  lb.  and  12c  for  each  additional  lb. 


UNITED  STATES  FOOD  ADMINISTRATION  LICENSE  No.  G-12660. 


ISBELL’S  SEEDS 

“As  They  Grow — Their  Fame  Grows* * 

40th  YEAR  SEASON  1919  40th  YEAR 

THE  SIGN  OF  GOOD  SEEDS 

Now  for  the  Victory  Crop 

Great  events  have  transpired  since  our  last  year’s  catalog  came  to 
you.  We  have  won  a victory  that  will  go  down  in  history  as  the  greatest 
achievement  of  all  times. 


Peace  will  leave  some  industries  in  a doubtful  frame  of  mind  as  to 
the  future,  but  there  is  absolutely  no  doubt  the  world  will  need  all  the 
foodstuffs  we  can  produce  this  year.  Plant  every  foot  of  ground  you 
can  possibly  take  care  of.  It  will  pay  you  well.  Prices  of  food  will 
not  decline  for  some  time. 

This  season  the  S.  M.  Isbell  Company  celebrates  its  40th  birthday. 
Nearly  half  a century  has  passed  since  our  business  was  established 
here  in  Jackson.  We  still  feel  youthful  and  full  of  ambition  and  of 
high  resolve  to  make  Isbell’s  Seeds  increasingly  profitable  to  our  cus- 
tomers. Through  many  unfavorable  growing  seasons  as  well  as  good 
years  we  have  done  our  utmost  to  supply  our  customers  with  the  best 
quality  seeds.  Now  Isbell’s  is  one  of  those  firmly  established  institu- 
tions where  the  sole  problem  of  the  purchaser  is  the  selection  of  suit- 
able varieties.  The  quality  of  our  seeds  can  always  be  depended  upon. 

Nearly  half  a century’s  experience  goes  into  Isbell’s  Seeds.  In 
them  are  bound  up  the  pride  and  traditions  of  an  institution  which 
has  enjoyed  the  confidence  of  seed  planters  all  over  the  country. 

The  dominant,  underlying  note  in  the  policy  of  our  business  has 
been,  and  always  will  be,  to  supply  honest  seeds  and  do  business  by 
honest  methods.  Since  the  founding  of  our  company  our  sales  have 
constantly  increased — merit  found  its  due  reward. 

So  that  we  could  continue  bettering  our  product  and  our  service  to 
you  we  have  moved  into  new  quarters,  which  are  more  fully  described 
on  the  next  pages.  Your  orders  will  now  be  filled  in  one  of  the  best 
equipped  plants  that  you  could  find  in  traveling  over  this  country  from 
coast  to  coast. 

We  are  more  than  pleased  to  send  you  this,  our  42nd  Annual  Cata- 
log, and  at  the  same  time  thank  you  warmly  for  the  many  kind  orders 
you  have  sent  us.  We  shall  strive  to  merit  a continuance  of  your 
confidence  and  supply  you  always  with  the  “best  there  is.” 

May  the  year  1919  be  one  of  peace,  hap- 
piness and  prosperity  for  us  all. 

Sincerely, 

• 'tyl  , 


Much  credit  is  due  the  farmer  and  gardener  for  his  patriotic  help  in 
growing  the  needed  food,  as  without  sufficient  food  neither  we  nor  our 
brave  allies  could  have  brought  the  conflict  to  so  early  and  favorable 
a termination. 


The  motto  of  every 
food  producer  in  the 
United  States  in  1919 
should  be — “I  will  make 
my  vegetable  plot  a Vic- 
tory Garden  to  help  feed 
the  world.” 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


The  Building  Illustrated  above  includes  our  offices  and  order  filling  departments.  It  is  260  feet  (nearly  100  yards)  long. 


Our  Bean  Elevator  and  Clover  Warehouse. 
Capable  of  picking  and  drying  2*4  cars  daily. 


Equipped  with 
dozens  of  cleaning 


Front  view  of  our  general  offices. 


40th  Year  at  Your  Service 

We  are  now  entering  upon  our  40th  year  in  the  seed  business.  Every  build- 
ing we  own  and  each  piece  of  equipment  is  “always  at  your  service.” 

A little  explanation  of  our  buildings,  equipment,  in  fact  our  whole  organiza- 
tion, which  we  have  been  building  up  since  1878  will,  therefore,  be  of  interest 
to  you,  whose  orders  we  fill. 

If  we  seem  to  boast  a little  too  much,  please  forgive  us — because  we  really 
think  we  have  something  to  be  proud  of. 

You  send  your  orders  to  us — you  are  entitled  to  know  just  what  we  are  and 
what  we  have  to  do  business  with  and  in.  We  are  in  hopes  that  these  illustra- 
tions and  descriptions  here  will  make  us  much  better  acquainted. 

Figures  that  Tell  the  Story 

Large  capacity  like  this  keeps  the  price  you  pay  at  the  very  lowest  level. 

One  year  ago  we  added  to  our  already  large  plant,  100,914  square  feet  of  floor 
space,  which  is  about  21/4  acres. 

The  illustrations  on  this  page  will  give  you  a better  idea  than  we  can  express 
in  writing  just  how  much  space  it  requires  in  which  to  handle  our  ever-growing, 
progressive  business. 

In  our  bean  establishment  we  can  dry  and  mill  two  to  three  cars  per  day 
and  hand-pick  one  car,  or  about  675  bushels. 

The  clover  cleaning  machines  have  a capacity  of  60,000  pounds,  or  two 
carloads  a day.  Think  of  the  enormous  amount  cleaned  in  one  season  ! 

How  We  Obtain  Our  Seeds 

We  want  to  tell  you  here  how  our  seeds  are  grown,  which  is  really  mlore 
important  than  fine  buildings.  The  fact  is  that  the  S.  M.  Isbell  Company  are 
seed  growers  and  not  simply  jobbers  or  dealers.  Not  that  we  personally  own 
all  the  land  upon  which  our  seeds  are  grown— that  would  mean  thousands  of 
acres — but  the  seed  is  grown  under  our  supervision  and  from  stock  seed  furnished 
by  us  to  responsible  farmers.  The  crops  under  the  contract  come  to  us  and  we 
look  after  the  inspection,  roguing  and  harvesting.  In  Michigan  alone  we 
control  better  than  2,000  acres  of  garden  crops,  which  we  are  growing  for  seed. 

Experiments  for  Your  Benefit 

One  feature  that  is  extremely  important  to  you  is  our  Trial  Grounds.  This 
trial  station  is  maintained  solely  to  keep  ourselves  informed  as  to  the  quality  of 
our  stocks  and  to  act  as  a check  on  the  growers  from  whom  we  obtain  seeds  that 
cannot  be  grown  to  best  advantage  in  this  climate. 

Our  trial  ground  is  one  of  the  forms  of  insurance  that  we  give  to  each  and 
every  one  of  our  customers.  Every  stock  in  our  possession  is  carefully  tested 
there  for  type  and  germination.  There  also  we  conduct  experiments  as  to 
best  methods  of  culture  in  the  home  garden  and  on  the  farm — we  want  to 
give  you,  our  customers,  “up-to-date”  advice  and  we  can  do  this  only  by  count- 
less experiments. 


No  Idle  Catalogs 

Lend  your  catalog-pass 
it  on  to  a neighbor  or  friend. 
By  doing  that  you  will  help 
yourself  by  conserving  paper 
and  will  be  a patriot  to  your 
Government.  The  Govern- 
ment has  requested  us  to 
send  out  fewer  catalogs  this 
year — paper  is  very  scarce 
and  it  takes  a pound  of  fuel 
to  make  a pound  of  paper. 
Rather  than  ask  your  friends 
to  send  for  a catalog,  lend 
them  yours  and  receive  the 
sincere  thanks  of  the  Govern- 
ment and  ourselves. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


This  shows  two  views  of  the  general  office  of  the  mail  order  seed  department.  Here  your  orders  are  checked,  booked  and 
filed.  All  our  employees  are  enthusiastic  workers  and  anxious  to  give  you  the  best  possible  service. 


This  is  the  office  into  which  your  orders  or  letters  are  first  All  Clover  and  Grass  Seeds  pass  under  the  rigid  purity  tests 
delivered.  The  automatic  letter  opener  is  saving  time  here.  in  this  office— even  more  rigid  than  required  by  U.  S.  Gov’t. 


The  Story  of  Your  Order 

The  chances  are  ten  to  one  that  after  you  have  made  out  your  order  from  the 
catalog,  sealed  and  mailed  it,  you  have  never  thought  of  what  took  place  before 
the  seed  reached  your  home.  You  wanted  the  seed  quickly  and  were  probably 
anxious  if  it  did  not  reach  you  as  soon  as  you  expected. 

Before  an  order  is  all  made  up  and  ready  to  send  out,  a good  many  processes 
are  necessary  and  we  are  going  to  tell  you  here  some  of  these  things. 

During  the  spring  season  we  do  not  wait  for  the  regular  delivery  of  the  mail 
by  the  postman,  but  send  our  truck  down  to  the  postoffice  for  a load,  so  that 
it  is  all  ready  for  us  when  our  office  force  starts  to  work  in  the  morning.  Then 
the  letters  are  opened  by  an  automatic  machine. 


Answering  Your  Questions  Without  Delay 

Next  the  orders  are  placed  in  high  piles  in  wire  baskets  and  turned  over  to 
the  cashier.  The  letters  and  inquiries  are  sorted  out  at  this  time  and  go  into 
the  hands  of  our  correspondents  for  answering.  That  is  why  we  ask  you  to 
write  any  question  you  may  want  to  ask  on  a separate  sheet  from  the  order, 
so  that  the  order  will  not  be  delayed  while  the  letter  is  being  answered. 

The  cashier  has  an  automatic  register  which  will  do  the  work  of  several  clerks. 
On  your  order  blank  is  stamped  the  amount  and  nature  of  the  remittance,  that 
is,  whether  the  enclosure  was  money  order,  check,  stamps,  or  cash.  Each 
order  by  the  same  machine  is  given  a number  and  this  same  number  is  stamped 
on  an  address  label  which  is  attached  to  the  order  to  be  used  in  mailing. 

The  remittances  having  been  recorded  in  the  register,  same  are  then  turned 
over  to  the  bookkeeper  for  deposit. 

Write  Your  Orders  Plainly 

Your  order  is  then  taken  with  the  others  to  the  general  office.  There  it  is 
placed  in  a pile  with  others  from  the  same  state.  The  orders  from  each  state 
are  placed  in  a separate  pile  and  booked  on  our  index  cards  according  to  the 
proper  postoffice  and  state.  These  orders  are  filed  numerically  and  the  same 
number  that  was  stamped  on  the  order  sheet  is  recorded  under  your  name. 

When  you  write  about  your  order  always  refer  to  your  order  number  and 
also  give  the  postoffi  e from  which  your  order  was  originally  sent.  This  infor- 
mation aids  us  greatly  in  locating  and  properly  taking  care  of  your  request. 

At  this  time  you  receive  the  benefits  of  the  practical  knowledge  gained  by 
our  seed  experts  who  go  over  the  orders  with  the  idea  of  giving  the  best  strains 
and  varieties  adapted  to  your  section  and  conditions. 


One  of  the  Auto  Trucks  coming  in  with 
the  morning’s  mail  for  an  early  start. 


This  photograph  was  taken  of  our  office 
force  on  Flag  Day.  ‘ Time  off”  is  declared 
for  the  present. 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


View  of  the  filling  department  showing  one  of  the 
checker’s  tables,  and  beyond  the  packing  and  tying  tables. 


This  will  give  you  an  idea  how  your  order  is  passed 
over  the  long  tables  from  checking  until  final  mailing. 


Filling  Your  Mail  Order 


Time  Saving  Equipment 


of  one  of  the  packet  fill- 
25,000  packets  daily. 


The  garden  seed  order  department  really  consists  of 
two  departments,  the  “order  filling  proper”  and  the 
“packeting”  forces.  The  packeting  force  spends  their 
entire  time  putting  up  seed  into  packets,  ounces  and 
fractions  of  a pound — both  by  ma- 
chines and  by  hand.  These  constant- 
ly supply  the  bins  and  pigeon-holes 
from  which  the  orders  are  collected. 

The  “order  filling”  floor  is  equipped 
with  long  cabinets  divided  into  com- 
partments— a compartment  for  each 
variety  that  we  list  in  our  catalog. 

The  order  fillers  go  through  the  aisles 
and  collect  the  packages  on  your  or- 
der in  trays. 

Here  again  you  can  help  yourself 
by  helping  us.  Write  your  order 
plainly  so  that  it  can  be  read  easily — • 
write  the  name  in  full  as  given  in  the 
catalog,  family  name  first  and  then 
variety,  for  example:  “BEANS,  IS- 

BELL’S EARLY  WONDER  WAX.” 

If  your  order  is  made  out  in  same 
order  alphabetically  as  the  catalog  is 
printed,  it  saves  much  retracing  of 
steps  and  quickens  our  service  to  you. 

All  these  things  help. 

Avoiding  Errors 

The  collected  order  is  then  placed  on  a checker’s  table. 

There  each  item  is  compared  with  -the  original  order 
to  see  that  all  is  correct.  The  little  checker’s  slip 
that  you  find  in  your  package  is  inserted  at  this  time. 

Our  checkers  are  conscientiously  careful.  They  try  very 
hard  to  avoid  mistakes.  Should  an  error  ever  occur 
in  your  orders,  please  bear  in  mind  that  the  checker 
and  order  fillers  are  but  human  and  just  like  you  and 
I,  they  sometimes  err.  When  one  considers  the  thousands 
of  orders  filled  daily  with  every  one  working  at  top  speed, 
the  errors  made  are  very  few. 

From  the  checking  table  your  order  is  passed  to  oper- 
ators who  pack  the  envelopes  of  seed  carefully  into  the 
proper  size  container.  The  next  operators  tie  up  the  pack- 
age securely  and  paste  on  the  label.  It  is  then  passed  on 
to  a large  table  holding  the  parcel  post  scales. 

The  stamping  clerk  weighs  the  order  and  stamps  on  the 
required  postage.  The  completed  order  is  then  ready  to 
go  into  mailing  sacks  to  be  delivered  by  motor  truck  to 
the  postoflice. 

SPECIAL  GARDEN  SEED 
CLEANERS.  The  different  vari- 
eties of  garden  seeds,  which  vary 
in  type  from  the  light  Parsnip 
Seed  and  fine  Celery  and  Lettuce 
to  the  coarser  Beans  and  Corn,  all 
require  special  types  of  cleaning 
and  drying  machines. 

We  explained  the  process  with 
Clover,  and  wish  we  could  tell 
you  in  detail  about  the  numerous 
interesting  operations  that  are 
necessary  before  any  variety  ofl 
garden  seed  is  really  ready  for 
shipment,  but  space  does  not  per- 
mit. 

Even  after  thorough  cleaning 
no  seed  is  considered  fit  to  go  out 
on  your  order  until  it  has  proved 
itself  of  good  strong  germination. 
Every  lot  of  seed  is  tested  by  the 

This  automatic  scale  will  weigh  ac-  same  methods  used  by  Uncle  Sam 
curately  in  quantities  from  1 to  60.000  lbs,  at  Washington. 


THE  PACKET  FILLING  MACHINES.  These  machines 
do  wonderful  work  and  it  is  estimated  that  each  one  will 
take  the  place  of  eight  operators  filling  by  hand.  They 
are  driven  by  electric  motors  and  they  automatically  weigh 
the  required  amount  of  seed,  feed  it 
into  the  envelope  and  seal  it.  One 
person  can  operate  a machine  and  fill 
packets  at  the  rate  of  25  to  30  thou- 
sand per  day.  We  have  also  installed 
machines  that  will  automatically 
weigh  out  seed  into  cloth  bags. 

This  modern  equipment  works  to 
our  customers’  good.  It  speeds  up 
order  filling,  reduces  cost  of  seeds  and 
insures  greater  accuracy. 

CALCULATING  MACHINES  — for 

office  work.  The  modern  calculating 
machine  is  a wizard — It  will  add,  sub- 
tract, divide  or  multiply,  and  in  fact 
do  about  anything  that  the  human 
brain  can  conceive.  In  our  wholesale 
and  dealers  business  an  immense 
amount'  of  invoicing  is  required — 
hours  of  gruelling,  nervous  work  that 
is  hard  for  even  the  most  skilled  and 
adept  clerks.  When  our  new  calcu- 
lating machines  were  installed,  the 
clerks  could  do  this  mathematical 
work  in  just  one-third  the  time  that  it 
formerly  took,  and  the  errors  have  been  reduced  to  the 
smallest  fraction. 

THE  PRINTING  EQUIPMENT.  Do  you  realize  the 
enormous  amount  of  printing  work  that  is  necessary  in 
an  establishment  like  ours?  Last  season  during  the  rush 
we  were  continually  being  delayed  by  the  downtown 
printers  not  getting  out  our  work  on  time.  They  couldn’t 
overcome  it,  help  was  too  scarce  with  them.  All  our 
packets  are  printed  on  both  sides  and  this  work  consumes 
an  almost  unbelievable  amount  of  time. 

To  do  away  with  any  danger  of  delay  this  year  over 
printing  problems,  we  have  installed  printing  equipment 
of  our  own  which  will  take  care  of  all  our  packets.  One 
of  our  machines  will  print  15,000  packets  each  day.  Just 
another  way  of  improving  service  and  overcoming  delays 
to  our  customers. 

MONEY  SATED  TO  YOU — All  these  machines  add  to 
the  efficiency  of  our  service  and  allow  us  to  better  our 
products,  at  the  same  time  preventing  prices  from  soar- 
ing apace  with 


The  smaller  of  our  bean  picking  rooms, 
used  only  for  garden  seeds. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


5 


f 


A floor  in  one  of  our  warehouses.  Accurate  records  are  The  shipping:  dock  of  our  order  filling:  warehouse.  Doz- 
kept  of  every  stock  in  our  possession.  ens  of  loads  go  from  here  for  shipment  every  day. 

“Bell  Brand”  Farm  Seeds— Why  They  Are  the  Best 


Before  any  of  our  seed  is  “bagged*’  or  packeted  ready  to  send  out  on  orders,  it  must  be  just  right.  It  must  be  the 
best  that  money,  equipment,  expert  knowledge  and  science  can  produce.  Here  is  the  way  our  “Bell  Brand”  Clovers 
are  prepared. 


Superior  Quality 

“Well  bought  is  half  sold,”  so  in  purchasing  the  rough 
seed  direct  our  expert  buyer  is  very 
careful  to  select  only  such  lots  as  are 
of  good  color,  plump  seeds  in  which 
germinating  power  is  very  evident. 

Then  the  bags  are  brought  into  our 
immense  and  completely  equipped 
cleaning  warehouse.  There  the  seed 
is  under  the  careful  supervision  of  a 
man  who  has  cleaned  clover  seed  for 
twenty-four  years.  This  man  knows 
his  cleaning  machines  as  we  know 
our  alphabet  from  A to  Z. 

In  the  first  operation  the  stream  of 
clover  goes  over  a mill  that  fans  out 
the  light  seeds,  pieces  of  stems,  etc., 
that  are  always  present  from  thresh- 
ing. At  the  same  time  the  screens 
are  set  to  remove  all  larger,  heavier 
particles  as  well  as  shrunken  seed. 

SPECIAL.  BUCKHORN  MACHINES. 


Reasonable  Prices 

You  will  be  surprised  to  know  that  our  retail  selling 
price  is  only  from  $1.50  to  $2.00  per 
bushel  above  the  cost  of  the  seed — 
in  spite  of  the  fact  that  we  stand 
the  shrinkage  attendant  upon  these 
cleaning  operations. 

When  next  you  buy  clover  seed — 
consider  the  difference  between  “Bell 
Brands”  and  the  poorly  cleaned  or 
entirely  uncleaned  seed  that  you  can 
buy  for  a dollar  or  two  less  per 
bushel.  Here  surely  is  one  way  that 
every'  farmer  can  increase  his  pro- 
duction without  a cent  more  labor 
expense. 

Not  alone  our  clover  seeds,  but 
all  grasses,  grains  and  cereals  un- 
dergo the  same  rigid  cleaning  and 
inspection  before  we  consider  them 
fit  to  go  out  to  be  planted.  We  have 
a place  to  fill  in  the  betterment  of 
agriculture  and  intend  to  do  all  in 
our  power  to  live  up  to  it. 


Then  the  flow  of  seed  is  directed  to  One  cleaning  mill  out  of  the  many  that  THE  SPIRAL.  CLEANER — An  in-, 
the  Buckhorn  Mills  which  remove  all  are  to  be  found  in  this  warehouse.  genious  device  which  effectively  sepa- 


the  noxious  buckhorn  seed  and  fox 
tail  grass.  These  Buckhorn  machines  are  surely  “won- 
der workers.”  The  clover  streams  down  over  rollers 
set  at  a slight  incline.  The  good  plump  clover  seeds  roll 
down  this,  but  the  buckhorn  which  is  rough  coated  ad- 
heres to  the  cloth  covering  the  rolls  and  is  thrown 
over  entirely  out  of  the  machine.  We  have  six  of  these 
Buckhorn  machines. 

After  the  seed  completes  this  second  operation  it  is 
really  splendid  looking  stock — and  most  people  would 
say,  “Let  well  enough  alone” — but  here  we  send  the  seed 
over  still  another  milling  process  in  our  big  “Monitors,” 
which  routs  any  shrunken  seed  or  foreign  particles  that 
might  have  escaped  before. 

The  finished  product  is  “Bell  Brand”  Clover  seed — 
better  than  99 y2%  pure — each  seed  bright  and  plump 
and  capable  of  producing  a healthy,  vigorous  plant.  This 
seed  army  is  trained  to  produce  big  crops  and  it  will. 


rates  Vetch  from  Rye,  impurities  from 
Radish  Reed,  etc.  The  seeds  roll  down  a spiral  plane. 
Those  that  are  round  like  vetch  roll  faster  and  to  the  out- 
side from  a special  spout.  The  separation  is  complete. 

Two  More  Improvements 

SPECIAL  BAG  CHUTES.  Bags  from  the  upper  floors 
are  trucked  to  these  chutes  which  convey  them  with  light- 
ning-like rapidity  to  any  lower  floor  desired.  These  con- 
veyors save  hundreds  of  steps  a day  and  minutes  which 
multiply  into  hours  of  time. 

THE  AUTOMATIC  SCALES.  So  that  long  hauls  are 
avoided,  enormous  Automatic  Scales  set  even  with  the 
floor  are  installed  at  convenient  places.  These  scales 
will  weigh  1 lb.  as  well  as  60,000  lbs.  with  accuracy. 
Each  set  is  valued  at  more  than  $1,000.00  but  they  pay 
for  themselves  in  accuracy  and  ease  of  operation. 


This  photograph  was  taken  on  the  floor 
below  the  cleaning  machines.  Seed  is 
automatically  weighed  here. 


“Wish  to  say  that  after  micro- 
scopic test  of  Clover  Seed  samples 
from  four  of  the  leading  seed  houses, 
those  I received  from  your  company 
are  by  far  the  best  of  any,  strictly 
clean  and  good  plump  seed.”  — 
ARTHUR  E.  ELDRED,  Batavia, 
New  York. 


“Part  of  the  seeds  I ordered  came 
today,  and  have  examined  them  un- 
der a magnifying  glass  and  find 
them  absolutely  perfect.” — GEO.  N. 
HOLLAND,  Bangor,  Me. 


"My  seeds  arrived  today  all  right. 
Everything  came  exactly  as  ordered 
in  good  shape.  I am  zvell  pleased 
with,  them  and  I desire  to  thank  you 
for  your  exactness  in  filling  my 
order.” — LEWIS  ODOFFER,  Mer- 
cer County,  Ohio. 


The  fact  that  we  have  our  c 
track  saves  us  many  dollars  in 
and  draying. 


6 ..Novelties  and  Specialties 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


SPECIALTIES  OF  GREAT  MERIT 


Isbell’s  Wonder  Wax  Bean 


BRINGS  HIGHEST  MARKET  PRICES— IS  A WONDERFULLY  HEAVY  YIELDER — NEARLY  RUST  PROOF- 
STRINGLESS AND  TENDER— IN  FACT,  FILLS  EVERY  NEED. 


Wonder  Wax  belongs  to  the  flat  podded  class  and  g rows 
It  is  well  loaded  with  pods,  five  to  seven  inches  long; 
wlaxy  yellow  color.  As  to  quality  the  pods  are  ten- 
earliest  wax-podded  bean,  earlier  even  than  our 
than  any  other  wax-podded  sort.  Practically  rust- 
son,  it  is  an  ideal  bean  for  the  home  and  market 
rainy,  the  Wonder  Wax  beat  other  wax  pods,  and  the 
‘hot»,  dry  weather.  It  seems  determined  to  yield  a 
paid:  Pkt.,  15c;  % tb.,  25c;  lb.,  45c.  Not  prepaid: 


a strong  plant,  18  inches  high  and  two  feet  across, 
slim,  flat,  plump,  handsome  and  meaty,  of  a clear 
der,  brittle  and  of  fine  texture.  We  claim  this  is  the 
Delicious  Wax.  Comes  into  edible  condition  sooner 
proof;  a bountiful  yielder,  in  bearing  for  a long  sea- 
gardener.  In  the  summer  of  1915,  which  was  so  very 
same  thing  occurred  in  1916  during  the  remarkable 
crop  in  good  weather  or  bad.  Prices:  By  mail,  post- 
5 lbs).,  $1.70;  10  lbs.,  $3.20;  25  lbs.,  $7.50. 


Davis  White  Wax  Bean 


The  Best  Pole  Bean 


KENTUCKY  WONDER  GREEN  POD. 

People  should  plant  more  pole  beans  in  their  home  gar- 
dens. Pole  beans  are  much  more  productive  than  the 
bush  varieties  and  you  can  pick  mess  after  mess,  from 
just  a few  plants.  The  Kentucky  W'onder  or  Old  Home- 
stead bean  is  one  of  the  best  of  the  pole  green  podded 
varieties.  The  quality  is  excellent,  pods  are  stringless 
and  they  hang  in  great  clusters  from  top  to  bottom  of 
the  pole.  For  full  description  see  page  22.  Prices,  by 
mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  tb.,  40c.  Not  prepaid,  lb., 

30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50;  25  lbs.,  $5.75. 

Yard  Long  Bean 

(ASPARAGUS  BEAN) 

Pods  are  nearly  up  to  the  name,  often  reach- 
ing a length  of  30  to  36  inches  but  are  usually 
18  to  24  inches. 

Your  friends  will  wonder  at  and  admire  your 
plants  of  this  great  bean,  and  they  are  of  ex- 
cellent table  quality  also,  with  a rich  aspara- 
Do  not  be  without  this  valuable 

Postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  % lb.,  50c. 


A Market  Gardener’s  Favorite.  This  is  really  an  improv- 
ed strain  of  Davis  White  Wax — notabie  for  its  tendency 
to  mature  all  its  pods  at  once.  This  is  extremely  \aluable 
to  the  market  gardener  because  it  is  so  inexpensive  to 
pick  the  crop.  A good  point  to  the  home  gardener  also, 
who  can  pull  up  the  plants  and  start  another  crop  in 
that  space.  Full  description  page  17. 

Postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  45c.  Not 

prepaid:  Lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50. 


“Planted  your  Wonder  Wax 
Bean  May  18th,  beans  ready  to  use 
July  23rd,  65  days  after 
planting  seed.  They  are 
a tine  bean.  I like  this 
bean  very  much  as  it  is 
entirely  without  strings, 
is  very  tender  and  bears 
an  abundance  of  finely 
shaped  pods,  free  from 
rust.” — FRED  J.  CORY, 

Irons,  Mich. 


Davis  White  Wax  Beans, 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH, 


Novelties  and  Specialties  7 


A Profitable  Garden  From  Isbell’s  Seeds. 


Isbell’s  Superb  Cabbage 

WILL  BOOST  THE  BANK  ACCOUNT  OF  EVERY 
GARDENER  WHO  PLANTS  IT. 


New  Chinese  Cabbage 

(PE -TSAI) 

SUPERIOR  QUALITY— CRISP,  CELERY-LIKE  FLAVOR. 


FINEST  TABLE  QUALITY  EVER  PRODUCED. 

This  Cabbage  has  been  tried  out  thoroughly 
and  still  retains  first  place  in  competition  with 
other  varieties.  Not  a single  plant  in  our 

whole  trial  plot  last  season  failed  to  make  a 
good  head,  and  the  heads  were  so  nearly 

alike  in  size,  shape,  -weight,  etc.,  as  to  call 

forth  expressions  of  wonder  from  all  visitors. 
It  comes  in  with  the  Large  or  Charleston  Wakefield,  but 
is  larger.  It  is  so  short  stemmed  that  the  heads  appear 
almost  to  rest  upon  the  ground.  In  solidity  it  rivals  the 
Danish  Ball  Head.  The  quality  is  exceptionally  fine.  All 
in  all,  it  is  the  most  beautiful  Cabbage  we  have  ever 

seen.  Prices,  by  mail:  Pkt.,  20c;  % oz.,  $1.25;  oz.,  $1.75. 


Isbell’s 

Superb. 


All  who  like  to  try  new  things  in  the  vege- 
table kingdom  will  find  Chinese  Cabbage  a 
real  pleasure.  Not  hard  to  grow — but  rare 
nevertheless,  delicious  in  taste — valued  highly 
by  epicures. 

The  Chinese  people  in  their  own  country 
and  on  our  Pacific  Coast  have  cultivated  this 
vegetable  foy  centuries,  and  when  it  was  otfered  for  the 
first  time  on  our  American  fnarket,  buyers  literally  went 
crazy  over  it.  It’s  hard  to  know  just  where  to  classify 
Chinese  Cabbage,  as  in  a way  it  resembles  Celery — and 
yet  it  is  like  Cos  Lettuce.  Firm,  crisp  heads,  easily 
blanched.  Excellent  cooked  as  greens  or  as  a salad.  Pull 
directions  on  every  packet  of  seed  so  that  you  will  have 
no  trouble  growing  it.  Not  hardy  to  frost,  but  does  best 
in  cool  weather.  Started  July  1st,  heads  in  September. 

I Prices : Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c;'oz.,  40c;  % lb .,  $1.35. 

Profitable  Gardens 

Isbell’s  Book,  “Profitable  Gardens,”  will  help  you  get  100 
percent  returns  for  every  cent  and  every  minute  you  put  in 
your  garden.  It  will  show  you  the  best  way  to  prepare  the 
soil,  the  best  way  to  plant  the  seeds,  the  best  way  to  cultivate 
the  crops,  and  the  best  things  to  plant.  “Profitable  Gardens” 
is  free  for  the  asking  with  $1.00  orders.  Price,  15c  each. 

Witloof  Chicory  (french  endive) 

This  plant  makes  a delightful  winter  salad  and  its 
culture  is  very  easy.  Fresh  and  crisp  with  a rich  nutty 
flavor  all  its  own,  the  slight  tang  of  bitterness  lends  an 
appetizing  flavor  which  calls  for  more. 

The  forced  product  demands  enormous  prices  at  the 
fancy  fruit  and  grocery  stores  and  is  one  of  the  most 
expensive  dishes  at  the  exclusive  hotels.  However,  we 
can  all  grow  the  roots  in  our  back  yard  during  the 
summer,  and  force  them,  to  secure  the  crisp,  white 
tops,  in  our  cellars  in  winter. 

The  seed  should  he  sown  in  the  open  ground  not 
later  than  June  in  drills  12  to  IS  inches  apart,  and  the 
seedlings  should  be  thinned  out  to  stand  not  closer  than 
3 inches.  The  plants  form  long,  parsnip-shaped  roots 
which  are  lifted  in  the  fall,  trimmed  of  leaves  and 
stored  in  soil  in  a cool  place  until  wanted  for  forcing. 

Roots  should  be  planted  upright  about  one  and  a 
half  to  two  inches  apart  in  a trench  16  to  18  inches  deep. 
This  will  bring  the  neck  of  the  root  to  within  nine  inches 
of  the  level  of  the  trench,  to  be  filled  with  light  soil. 

It  requires  about  one  month  to  force  roots.  Prices, 
by  mail:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  XA  fir.,  $1.35. 


8 Novelties  and  Specialties 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


SPECIALTY  MELONS  AND  CUCUMBERS 


Honey  Dew  Melon. 


The  Famous  Melon  “Honey  Dew” 

Brought  Highest  Prices  Ever  Paid  for  a Melon 
on  the  Market 

Much  curiosity  and  excitement  was  aroused  when  Honey  Dew 
was  first  brought  to  the  market  in  fall  of  1915.  Prices  of  $1.50 
and  $2.00  each  were  paid.  The  following  year  again  saw  very 
high  prices.  The  same  was  true  in  1917  and  1918.  Honey  Dew 
has  come  to  stay.  The  melon  is  nearly  white,  turning  to  a 
lemon-yellow  when  ripening.  Surface  is  absolutely  smooth. 
When  cut  open  revealing  the  crisp  green  flesh,  the  contrast  of 
colors  is  beautiful.  But  all  thoughts  of  the  appearance  of  the 
melon  will  leave  you  when  you  taste  it.  Indescribably  sweet, 
with  a distinctive,  delightful  flavor. 

Fruits  are  a nice  size,  weighing  8 to  10  lbs.,  flesh  is  very  thick 
so  that  there  is  a great  deal  that  is  edible  on  each  melon.  The 
name  Honey  Dew  well  describes  it.  Sweet  as  drops  of  honey. 

Honey  Dew  is  the  result  of  crossing  the  Rocky  Ford  Cant- 
aloupe with  a South  American  melon  resembling  a Casaba.  In 
fact  the  Honey  Dew  resembles  the  Casaba,  but  greatly  surpasses 
it  in  quality.  Found  to  be  far  superior  to  the  ordinary  melon 
for  shipping,  and  will  keep  for  many  days  after  removal  from 
the  vine.  There  is  no  longer  a shadow  of  doubt  that  Honey 
Dew,  with  its  superb  eating  quality,  its  keeping  quality,  and  its 
adaptability  for  shipping,  is  a most  profitable  melon  to  grow. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz„  20c ; % lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $1.75,  prepaid. 


White  Wonder— Isbell’s  New  Cucumber 

Not  a freak — but  a wonderfully  good  slicing  Cucumber. 

Color  of  White  Wonder  is  a beautiful  pure 
snow  white.  It  grows  to  good  size,  usually 
8 to  10  inches  long,  and  is  very  uniform.  In 
season  almost  the  same  as  the  White  Spine, 
but  keeps  in  eatable  condition  longer.  Fla- 
vor is  pleasing 


and  crisp- 


and  flesh  firm 
-fine  sliced  or  in 


salads.  Its  smooth,  clear 
surface  makes  the  White 
Wonder  an  ideal  pickle. 
Aside  from  excellent  qual- 
ities of  fruit,  White  Won- 
der bears  a great  quantity 
of  them.  A packet  of  seed 
will  furnish  you  cucumbers' 
in  abundance  for  canning, 
pickling  and  slicing.  Pkt.„ 
10c;  oz.,  25c;  Mx  lb.,  75c. 

Fred  S.  Packard,  of  Au- 
burn, Maine,  writes  that 
White  Wonder  is  the  best 
pickier  he  has  ever  seen  or 
grown. 


Isbell’s  White  Wonder. 


New  Bush  Muskmelon 

Grows  well  in  hottest,  dryest  weather.  Requires  less 
space  than  any  other — more  melons  per  acre. 

On  account  of  its  habit  of  growth,  this  muskmelon  is 
very  gratefully  received  by  some  people  who  did  not  sup- 
pose they  had  room  to  grow*  melons  before.  Vine  is  com- 
pact, covering  very  little  space,  and  more  of  this  variety 
can  be  produced  on  an  acre 
than  any  other.  Fruit  re- 
sembles the  Jenny  Lind. 
Flesh  is  of  green  color,  de- 
liciously sweet  flavored  and 
juicy.  Deep  flesh,  edible  to 
the  rind.  Resists  heat  and 
drought.  Full  of  vigor  and 
health.  Does  well  when 
others  fail.  A melon  that 
we  can  recommend  for  all 
sections.  Two  or  three 
plants  in  a hill  occupy  a 
space  only  three  feet  in  di- 
ameter and  will  produce  a 
good  many  delicious  melons. 
Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c; 
Mx  lb.,  75c,  postpaid. 


sweet  as  honey  Golden  “ Honey  Dew”  Melon  keeps  for  weeks 


A NEW  MELON  THAT 

“Golden  Honey  Dew  is  a melon  that  everybody  will 
want.”  That’s  what  one  grower  said  to  us  when  we  told 
him  the  variety  would  be  on  the  market  this  year,  and 
we  add  right  here  that  Golden  Honey  Dew  is  surely  de- 
serving of  that  popularity. 

Golden  Honey  Dew  is  a sport  from  the  Honey  Dew — 
with  rich  golden-yellow,  instead  of  green  flesh  like  its 
parent.  The  fruits  are  a little  more  oblong  than  round 
and  in  the  best  specimens  they  are  quite  heavily  netted. 
The  outside  color  of  the  melon  is  creamy-white  to  yel- 
low when  the  melon  is  ripe. 

Golden  Honey  Dew  has  the  same  Honey  Dew  eating 
quality.  “Sweet,  as  drops  of  honey”  describes  it  the  best 
we  know  how.  We  have  heard  some  express  the  opinion 
that  they  prefer  it  even  to  the  old  Honey  Dew. 


EVERYBODY  WANTS. 

Golden  Honey  Dew  will  bring  the  money.  When  these 
golden  fleshed  beauties  are  presented  on  the  market — 
they  are  certainly  going  to  command  top  prices  and 
meet  with  very  ready  sales.  The  seed  is  not  widely  dis- 
tributed so  that  any  gardeners  who  grow  these  melons 
this  year  are  “getting  in  on  the  ground  floor”  for  profit. 

Golden  Honey  Dew  will  keep  for  weeks.  It  is  a hard 
shell  Melon  and  is  not  seriously  injured  by  a light  frost. 
If  vines  are  killed  by  frost  while  the  melons  are  yet  im- 
mature, they  may  be  gathered  and  ripened  in  the  cellar. 

Golden  Honey  Dew  as  a shipper  is  unexcelled.  They 
will  hold  up  for  three  weeks  in  transit  after  reaching 
maturity.  Take  the  profit  this  year  by  growing  Golden 
Honey  Dew.  Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c;  XA  lb.,  $1.50; 
lb.,  $5.00  prepaid. 


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Novelties  and  Specialties  9 


The  New  Muskmelon 

Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain 

The  Melon  that  Commands  the  Market. 

Years  ago,  Mr.  H,  J.  Walrath,  a melon  grower  in  a little 
Ohio  town,  made  his  daily  bread  by  marketing  the  Paul  Rose 
Melon.  The  Paul  Rose  is  a good  melon,  ripening  early,  with 
deep  orange  flesh  of  extra  nice  quality  to  eat.  Then  this  same 
gardener  found  that  he  had  quite  a call  for  a green  fleshed 
melon  also,  and  he  selected  Isbell’s  Early  Ripe,  which  is  the 
very  earliest  green-fleshed  melon. 

One  season  his  fields  of  these  two  varieties  were  quite  close 
together  and  in  the  outer  row  of  the  Early  Ripe  he 
found  a plant  which  differed  from  its  neighbors. 

Then  was  “Lake  Champlain”  born. 

It  was  only  after  years  of  patient  watching  and 
waiting  and  tireless  selection  that  the  type  of  this 
new  melon  reached  the  highest  ideals  and  expecta- 
tions of  its  grower.  Then  and  only  then  did  he  start 
to  grow  this  melon  for  the  market.  After  three  more 
years  of  growing,  we  stand  ready  to  announce  the 
coming  of  a new  leader — Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain. 


Why 


this  Melon  was  Named 
‘Lake  Champlain’ ’ 


Lake  Champlain 
is  Immensely  Productive. 

Earliness 

57  Days  From  Seed  to  Market* 

Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain  in  two 
successive  seasons  ripened  in  57 
days  from  date  the  seed  was 
planted  in  the  field. 

“Our  diary  shows  that  in  191$ 
we  planted  Isbell’s  Lake  Cham- 
plain May  29th  and  on  August 
8th  we  sold  five  baskets.  After 
that  date  we  sold  every  day  to 
October  9th,  marketing  1,073 
baskets  from  the  acre  and  one- 
fourth. 

Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain  plant- 
ed the  same  day,  side  by  side, 
with  Early  Watters,  showed  24 
days  earlier,  3 0 days  earlier  than 
Golden  Pollock,  22  days  earlier 
than  Paul  Rose  and  21  days  ear- 
lier than  Grand  Rapids.  The 
season  of  1916  we  planted  on 
June  1st  and  began  picking  on 
July  27th. 


Delicious  to  Eat. 


Quality 


Beautiful  Lake  Champlain  is  located  in  the  Adiron- 
dack Mountains  just  South  of  Quebec,  Canada,  in 
Northern  New  York.  The  seasons  are  very  short  be- 
cause of  the  high  altitude.  In  spite  of  that  fact  this 
melon  ripens  there  way  ahead  of  frosts  and  weeks 
ahead  of  any  other  variety.  We  are  safe  in  saying 
that  a melon  which  ripens  in  the  Lake  Champlain 
section  on  the  forty-fifth  parallel  of  latitude  is  suit- 
able for  growing  as  far  north  as  northern  points 
in  Maine,  in  Quebec,  or  Ontario,  Canada,  Wisconsin 
and  Minnesota,  North  Dakota,  Montana,  Idaho,  and 
Washington.  In  states  farther  south  than  those 
named,  Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain  will  bring  your  crop  on 
days  ahead  of  competitors — for  the  top  market  prices. 

WHAT  THE  USERS  SAY 

“I  am  very  glad  to  say  a word 
for  the  Lake  Champlain  Canta- 
loupes which  we  have  been  enjoy- 
ing each  season  for  the  past  four 
years.  They  are  the  first  home- 
grown melons  available  in  this  vi- 
cinity, and  we  consider  them  su- 
perior to  any  that  are  shipped  in.” 
— H.  B.  KURTZ,  Conneaut,  O. 

"I  find  Lake  Champlain  Melons 
will  ripen  in  from  two  to  three 
zceeks  earlier  than  any  varieties  I 
have  attempted  to  raise  and  are  a 
■fine,  rich  melon,  superior  to  any  I 
have  ever  grown.  No  difficulty 
raisitig  them  in  climate  here.” — 
— R.  C.  WHITFORD,  Crown 
Point,  N.  Y.  (On  Lake  Cham- 
plain). 


MELTS  IN  YOUR  MOUTH. 

There  have  been  other  early  melons — and  other  vari- 
eties that  are  hardy  and  vigorous,  but  there  is  none 
beside  Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain  that  combines  those 
characteristics  with  the  quality  of  the  late  maturing 
sorts.  The  flesh  is  deep,  very  sweet  and  melting.  The 
customers  who  try  this  melon  want  it  again.  The  flesh 
is  golden-yellow  so  attractive  to  buyers. 

Productiveness 

Netted  $2,000.00  PER  ACRE. 

From  a half  acre  patch  of  Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain 
986  %-bu.  baskets  were  sold  at  $1.00  per  basket.  This 
makes  a gross  profit  of  $2,000.00  per  acre. 

The  Isbell  Lake  Champlain  plant  throws  out  lateral 
shoots  before  the  main  ones  are  twelve  inches  long  and 
five  to  ten  melons  start  near  the  base  of  the  vines, 
which  develop  and  ripen  very  rapidly.  Then  farther 
from  the  base  of  the  hill,  you  will  notice  another  ring 
of  melons  setting,  which  make  the  second  crop.  Later 
still,  further  out  on  the  vines  another  setting  is  ready 
after  the  second  is  marketed. 

Hardiness 

EXCELS  31  OTHER  VARIETIES. 

The  plant  is  very  vigorous  and  healthy,  setting  and 
ripening  melons  even  under  adverse  conditions,  which 
totally  destroyed  other  varieties.  In  trials  against  31 
different  varieties  stretching  over  a period  of  12  years — 

Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain  stood  at  the  top  for  vigor  and 

health.  It  has  truly  earned  for  itself  the  name  of  “sure 
cropper.” 

The  Seed  of  Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain 

This  is  the  first  year  the  seed  of  this  valuable  variety 
has  been  offered  for  sale.  The  S.  M.  Isbell  Company  has 
purchased  and  has  exclusive  right  to  the  originator’s 
stock.  You  will  get  the  genuine  only  from  us  in  sealed 
packages.  Prices:  Pkt.,  25c;  Y2  oz.,  75c. 


Lake  Champlain  makes  a Splendid  Appearance  on  tne  niarKCT. 


10  Novelties  and  Specialties 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


s Tomato  Leaders 


Isbell’s  Colossal 

IS  PRAISED  BY  GROWERS  IN  EVERY  STATE. 

We  wish  to  emphasize  all  that  has  been  said  before  by 
our  customers  and  ourselves  about  the  very  great  USE- 
FULNESS of  the  Colossal  Tomato.  It  is  not  a freak,  but 

mato  for  the  home  gar- 
point.  The  GREAT 
ness  and  solid  flesh  is 
flavor  for  eating  sliced 
cooking  qualities  could 
YOU  WANT  TO  WIN 
next  County  Fair — by 


Isbell’s  Earlibell — Earliest  Tomato  of  All. 


all  that  can  he  desired. 

% lb $1.50;  lb..  $5.00, 


Isbell’s  Colossal — Largest  of 

Isbell’s  Earlibell 

First  on  the  Market — First  for  the 
highest  prices.  Earlier  than  Spark’s 
Earliana  or  any  other  Tomato. 

Isbell’s  Earlibell  is 
Earlier  than  any 
other'  sort  without 
exception.  In  com- 
parative tests  with 
Earliana,  seeds  sownJ 
at  the  same  time 
and  plants  set  out  at  the  same 
time,  the  Earlibell  gave  ripe 
fruit  five  days  sooner.  Isbell’s 
Earlibell  is  surprisingly  produc- 
tive. We  have  seen  clusters 
containing  20  full-size  fruits. 

This  variety  is  remarkable  in 
this  respect.  Isbell’s  Earlibell 
is  perfectly  smooth  from  begin- 
ning to  end  of  season.  No  vari- 
ety is  more  uniform  in  shape,  all 
the  tomatoes  on  a cluster  ripen  at 
once  and  are  all  about  the  same  size. 

Its  color  is  a beautiful,  deep  glossy 
scarlet,  and  very  attractive. 

The  table  quality  is  surpassed  only 
by  the  large  beefsteak  sorts,  and  with 

fewer  seeds  than  the  other  early  varieties.  Its  flavor  is 
Extra  Select  Seed.  Price:  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c 

prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Michigan  Red  Wonder 

The  Most  Productive  Early  Tomato. 

MICHIGAN  RED  WONDER  ripens  right  after 
Earlibell  and  nearly  a week  ahead  of  Chalk's 
Jewel.  Just  three  months  from  the  planting  of 
the  seed,  it  is  ready  for  the  market. 

MICHIGAN  RED  WONDER  will  give  you  more 
baskets  of  choice  fruits  per  acre  than  any  other 
variety.  Even  under  adverse  conditions  it  yields 
a good  crop — 500  baskets  and  better  per  acre. 

MICHIGAN  RED  WONDER  will  always  bring  you  a good 
price,  Whether  tomatoes  are  plentiful  on  the  market  or  not. 
When  on  the  market  in  competition  with  other  varieties  their 
beautiful  appearance  catches  the  buyer’s  eye.  The  fruit  is 
well  rounded,  evenly  colored,  with  no  ugly  cracks  at  either 
bud  or  stem  end. 

MICHIGAN  RED  WONDER  is  a boon  to  the  Market  Gar- 
dener enabling  him  to  raise  a more  "worth  while”  crop.  The 
handsome  appearance  and  quality  of  this  tomato  will  push 
ahead  of  competition.  For  shipping  purposes  the  firm,  solid 
fruited  Michigan  Red  Wonder  is  unexcelled. 

MICHIGAN  RED  WONDER  is  recommended  for  home 
deners  because  it  has  such  fine,  solid  meaty  flesh  so  nice 
serve  on  the  table.  Also  because  it  Mill  supply  the  table 
season — from  early  until  late.  Has  the  everbearing  habit. 

MICHIGAN  RED  WONDER  is  the  best  early  variety  for 
canners.  It  is  about  three  weeks  earlier  than  Stone,  five  days 
to  a week  earlier  than  Chalk’s  Jewel  and  is  larger  and  also 
has  firmer  flesh  than  the  latter.  One  prominent  Ohio  canner 
who  has  been  growing  for  years  and  years  says  "The  Michi- 
gan Red  Wonder  is  the  very  best  early  Tomato  for  market 
and  canning."  Prices:  Pkt.,  lOc;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c  lb., 

$1.50;  lb.,  $5.00,  prepaid. 


the  VERY  BEST  To- 
den  from  every  stand- 
SIZE  and  productive- 
combined  with  delicious 
raw  or  canned.  The 
not  be  bettered.  IF 
FIRST  PRIZE  at  the 
all  means  grow  the  Colossal. 

THE  LARGEST  OF  ALL 
— The  Colossal  will  provide 
you  Mrith  Tomatoes  weigh- 
ing two  to  three  pounds 
frequently.  One  customer 
wrote  us  that  he  picked  a 
mammoth  Colossal  that 
weighed  3 lbs.,  11  ounces. 
We  have  had  five  fruits 
that,  laid  side  by  side, 
would  measure  a yard. 

THE  SOLID  FLESH  of 
this  Tomato  is  remarkable. 
There  is  no  waste  at  all 
and  the  flesh  is  just  like  a 
beefsteak.  There  are  very 
few,  almost  no  seeds. 


YOU  WILL  GET  MORE 
FRUITS  on  a vine  of  the 
Colossal  than  any  other 
large  kind.  It  seems  won- 
derful that  a tomato  should 
grow  so  large  and  yet  have 
so  many  fruits  on  each  vine. 

COLOSSAL  HAS  THE 
BEST  QUALITY — In  flavor 
it  is  simply  grand.  Always 
sweet,  mildly  acid,  melting 
and  cool.  People  who  never 
cared  for  Tomatoes  eat  the 
Colossal  with  relish.  The 
housewife  can  have  no  bet- 
ter for  canning  or  cooking. 


Isbell’s  Colossal  should  be  in  every  garden.  Price: 
Pkt.,  15c;  *4  oz.,  35c;  % oz.,  60c;  1 oz.,  $1.00. 

Golden  Colossal 

The  exact  counterpart  of  Co- 
lossal except  the  color  which 
is  a beautiful  golden  yellow.  It 
makes  an  attractive  dish  sliced 
and  served  with  the  red.  Price: 
Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  35c;  % oz.,  60c; 
oz..  $1X0,  postpaid. 


MR.  GERALD  HULETT  OF 
MICHIGAN  WRITES 

“ I have  intended  for  some  time 
to  write  you  a report  of  my  crop 
this  past  season  grown  with  the  S. 
M.  Isbell  Seed  and  Colossal  To- 
mato Plants. 

“In  the  first  place,  my  neighbors 
all  told  me  that  I would  never  be 
able  to  grow  tomatoes  in  my  garden 
on  account  of  the  poor  soil,  but  I 
set  those  tomato  plants  out  and  you 
never  saw  such  tomatoes  in  your 
life  as  1 had  pretty  near  all  sum- 
mer long.  I had  tomatoes  none  of 
which  weighed  less  than  one  pound 
and  we  had  a couple  of  dozen  which 
weighed  two  pounds  each,  smooth 
and  perfect  in  shape  and  very  fine 
Quality.  From  seven  plants  we  had 


Isbell’s 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Novelties  and  Specialties  11 


MORE  GOOD  NOVELTIES 


Some  Novelties  in  your  garden  increase  the  pleasures  derived  therefrom.  Do  not  let  anybody 

get  ahead  of  you  on  the  good  things. 


Australian  Hulless  Pop  Corn 

A Favorite  in  Children’s  Gardens.  They  Can  Always  Make  “Spend- 
ing Money”  Growing  Pop  Com. 

Also  known  in  some  seetions  as  Japanese  Rice,  Tom  Thumb,  or 
Bumble  Bee  Popcorn.  The  Australian  Hulless  is  a dwarf-growing 
corn,  a heavy  yielder  of  attractive  ears,  peculiar  in  form,  being  near- 
ly as  thick  as  long.  The  kernels  are  similar  to  the  best  strains  of 
White  Rice,  only  longer  and  slimmer  and  pearly  white  in  color,  but 
its  crowning  merit  lies  in  its  popping  quality,  fine  flavor  and  absence 
of  hull  or  shell.  Sample  ear,  20c;  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c,  postpaid. 

Mammoth  Shogoin  Turnip 

This  is  an  introduction  from  Japan  and  the  Japanese  are  justly 
famed  for  their  talent  and  ability  in  cooking.  The  Japanese  are 
artists  at  preparing  epicurean  dishes  and  they  consider  Shogoin  the 
best  cooking  turnip  their  country  has  ever  introduced. 

You  will  like  its  mild,  sweet  flavor  and  marvel  at  its  splendid 
keeping  qualities.  The  roots  reach  an  enormous  size  and  in  shape 
are  a little  flatter  than  the  globe.  Keep  ahead  of  your  neighbors 
and  plant  a packet  of  Shogoin  Turnip  seed  this  year.  Prices:  Pkt.. 

10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.25. 


Aristocrat  Sweet  Corn 

Best  of  the  extra  early  varieties.  The  addition  of 
Aristocrat  to  our  list  enables  you  to  start  serving  real 
sweet,  sugary  corn  on  your  table  earlier  than  before. 
Although  Aristocrat  ripens  extra  early,  (with  Cory)  it 
has  the  size  and  flavor  of  the  later  sorts.  Bars  are  8-10 
inches  long  with  toothsome  broad  kernels.  Stalks  grow! 
4-6  feet  high.  The  story  of  Aristocrat's  introduction  is 
rather  interesting.  An  eastern  gardener  first  brought  the 
ears  to  his  trade  among 
the  wealthy  families  at 
Newport,  R.  I. 

For  years  he  out-distanc- 
ed competition  and  received 
his  own  price  for  Sweet 
Corn.  hi|S  customers  pre- 
ferring Aristocrat  to  corn 
brought  in  by  other  gar- 
deners. It  earned  the 
name  Aristocrat  then.  The 
seed  has  now  been  dis- 
tributed in  small  quanti- 
ties and  we  are  very  pleas- 
ed indeed  to  be  able  to 
offer  it  to  you.  Prices: 

Targe  pkt.,  10c;  1 lb.,  40c, 
postpaid.  Lb.,  30c;  3 lbs., 

80c;  10  lbs.,  $2.30;  25  lbs., 

$5.50,  not  prepaid. 


Table  Queen  Squash 


Table  Queen  S 


Udo  Salad 

A Wonderful  New  Salad  Plant, 

Udo  resembles  Asparagus  more  than  any  other  vegetable 
that  is  common  in  our  gardens.  It  has  this  advantage 
over  Asparagus,  however,  the  whole  shoots  are  tender  and 
edible,  while  the  tips  of  the  Asparagus  only  can  be  served. 
The  shoots  are  delicate,  tender  and  delicious.  Pure 
white,  so  they  make  a very  attractive  dish.  Once  started 
from  the  seed  you  can  enjoy  Udo>  for  eight  to  ten  years 
from  the  same  planting. 
The  plants  often  reach  a 
height  of  six  feet  in,  a 
single  year. 

Udo  is  not  a hard  vege- 
table to  grow,  as  it  has 
proved  hardy  and  vigorous. 

Udo  may  be  prepared  in 
various  delicious  dishes  for 
your  table.  Use  the  shoots 
like  Celeriac  in  soups  and 
stews  or  boiled  like  Turnips. 
Or,  you  may  cook  and  serve 
them  with  a white  sauce 
on  toast,  similar  to  Aspara- 
gus. Still  another  popular 
method  is  to  slice  the  shoots 
thin  like  shavings,  . drop 
them  on  ice  and  later  serve 
with  French  dressing!. 
Pkt..  10c;  oz.,  35c;  % lb.,  $1. 

Squash. 

Golden  Honey  Watermelon 


Surely  a Squash  fit  for  a Queen's  taste.  Cut  in  half 
and  baked  for  twenty  minutes,  it  will  give  you  a delicious 
meal  you  will  long  remember,  and  if  you  like  pie,  try 
one  from  Table  Queen. 

You  will  be  pleased  not  only  with  the  taste  and  cooking 
quality  of  this  Squash,  but  you  get  so  many  from  each 
seed  planted,  the  vines  being  so  vigorous  and  productive, 
that  it  pays  to  plant  a few  in  your  garden.  The  fruits 
are  a nice  size  to  handle,  6-S  inches  long  and  4-6  inches 
in  diameter.  The  shell  is  hard  and  smooth,  so  that  they 
keep  as  well  as  the  Hubbard.  The  color  is  dark  green 
with  sometimes  a blotch  of  red  at  pointed  end.  Table 
Queen  ripens  in  the  fall.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt., 

10c;  oz.,  30c;  *4  lb.,  90c;  lb.,  $2.75. 


Sweet  as  Honey — Color  of  Gold — No  Hard  Core 
or  Stringiness. 

Golden  Honey  makes  such  a rich  appearance  when 
served  on  the  table  that  it  is  considered  quite  the  thing. 
The  flesh  is  golden  yellow  in  color,  firm,  crisp  and  glis- 
tening. It  fairly  melts  in  your  mouth.  Golden  Honey 
has  a thin  but  hard  rind  that  does  not  burst  easily  in 
carrying.  They  average  20  lbs.  in  weight  and  are  oblong 
in  shape,  light  green  with  broad  mottled  stripes  of  a 
darker  shade.  We  predict  great  popularity  for  this  grand 
new  acquisition  to  the  Watermelon  family.  Golden  Honey 
is  quite  liable  to  win  you  a prize  if  exhibited  at  your 
county  or  state  fair.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt., 

10c;  oz.,  20c;  *4  lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00. 


Isbell’s  New  Squash  “PLYMOUTH  ROCK” 


In  1912  one  of  our 
farmer  seed  growers 
brought  us  a specimen 
of  this  variety,  stating 
that  a friend  of  his,  a 
few  years  ago-,  sent 
him  some  seed  and, 
recommended  it  as  the  very  best 
“all-purpose  squash  ever  grown.” 
Our  friend  began  growing  this  new 
sort  for  his  own  use  and  it  proved 
such  a good  keeper,  such  a large 
yielder  and  of  such  superb  table 
quality  that  he  discarded  Hub- 
bard, Delicious,  etc.,  ^nd  uses  the 
New  Plymouth  Rock  only. 

The  color  is  grayish-green,  shell 
soft,  so  that  it  can  be  cut  with  a 
knife.  It  grows  from  eighteen  to 
thirty  inches  long  and  six  to  eight 
inches  in  diameter.  It  is  very 
prolific,  but  a shy  seeder,  which 
accounts  for  the  higher  price  ofl 
the  seed.  Flesh  is  of  high  color; 
entirely  free  from  fibre  or  stringi- 
ness. Prices,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  XA  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50. 


Isbell’s  Plymouth  Rock. 


12  Novelties  and  Specialties 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Isbell’s 

Perfect 

Early 

Large 

Podded 

Dwarf. 


“Perfect  Early”  Peas 

A VALUABLE  DWARF  WRINKLED  PEA 
OF  SURPASSING  QUALITY. 

We  take  great  pleasure  and  pride  in  offer- 
ing this  new  Pea  to  our  customers.  There  is 
no  question  in  our  minds  that  it  will  displace 
Nott’s  E'xcelsior,  American  Wonder  and  Pre- 
mium Gem.  The  reason  for  this  is  that  it  is 
earlier  than  Nott’s  Excelsior,  larger  podded 
than  Premium  Gem,  and  much  more  prolific 
than  either  of  them.  This  gives  it  a decided  advantage. 

The  ISBELL’S  PERFECT  EARLY  produces  mag- 
nificent crops  of  pods  which  are  large,  heavy  and  unusu- 
ally attractive  on  the  market  bench.  One  especially  good 
characteristic  is  that  the  pods  are  filled  to  the  ends  with 
peas.  Last  year  ISBELL’S  PERFECT  EARLY  was  prac- 
tically as  early  as  Gradus  or  Prosperity,  pods  were  near- 
ly as  large  and  there  were  at  least  twice  as  many  of 
them  on  a plant.  It  also  has  the  advantage  of  being 
much  hardier  than  most  sorts.  Pods  frequently  contain 
nine  large,  luscious  peas. 

Growth  is  dwarf,  about  13  to  15  inches  high,  requiring 
no  stakes  at  all.  It  grows  as  even  and  regular  as  a 
well-kept  hedge.  Pods  all  mature  at  one  time  and  are 
held  well  from  the  ground,  hence  very  desirable  to  mar- 
ket gardeners.  Price,  prepaid:  Pkt.,  15c;  lb.,  45c.  Not  prepaid, 

n>.,  35c;  3 lbs.,  $1.10;  10  lbs.,  $3.00. 


J.  R.  LAWRENCE  of  Massachusetts  writes:  “I  especially  like  your 

Perfect  Early  Pea  and  heartily  indorse  its  strong  points,  viz:  extreme 
earliness,  desirable  habit  of  growth,  surprising  productiveness,  large  size 
of  pods,  most  exquisite  quality  and  strong,  healthy  vines/' 


Isbell's  Michigan  Radishes  Lead  the  World 


Isbell’s  Early  Bird 

Agreed  Upon  as  the  Most  Profit- 
able Market  Variety. 

Because  of  quick 
maturity  — rich  color 
— perfect  shape  — ex- 
quisite quality.  Early 
Bird  gets  customers 
and  keeps  them. 

By  many  years  of 

careful  selection  and  most  skill- 
ful cultivation,  this  Radish  has 
been  bred  up  to  a point  that 
will  be  hard  to  surpass.  It  is 

a very  early  and  quick  growing 
radish,  fit  to  pull  in  sixteen  to 

twenty-one  days,  its  strikingly 
rich  scarlet  color  attracts  attention 
everywhere,  while  the  flesh  is 
snow-white,  always  crisp,  juicy, 
and  mild.  In  shape  it  is  slightly 
elongated  globe. 

Our  practically  perfect  strain  of 
this  popular  radish  is  used  by  a 
great  many  greenhouse  men  for 
winter  radishes.  The  smallness 
of  the  top,  quickness  of  growth, 
beautiful  color  and  high  quality 
make  this  radish  in  great  demand 
in  the  high  class  hotels  and  res- 
taurants. If  you  are  a market 
gardener  and  desire  to  surpass 
your  competitor  in  earliness  and 
quality,  or  if  you  have  only  a 
kitchen  garden  and  want  good 
radishes  quick,  then  by  all  means 
plant  Isbell’s  Early  Bird. 

Prices:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  ^4  lb., 

60c;  tb„  $2.30,  postpaid. 


Isbell’s 
SEEDS 
Eventually — 
Why  Not  Now. 


Isbell’s  Crystal  Beauty 

Absolutely  the  Earliest  and  Quickest  Growing 
Long  'White  Radish  Known.__ 

In  Crystal  Beauty  we  have  as  near 
“Perfection”  jn  a long  white  radish 
as  it  is  possible  to  attain.  In  any 
market  where  a long  white  radish  is 
called  for,  our  grand  new  variety 
will  prove  a great  money  maker  as 
it  can  be  marketed  5 
to  10  days  earlier  than  any  other 
long  variety.  It  is  waxy  white 
and  almost  transparent.  Skin  is 
very  thin  and  tender.  Nine  out 
of  every  ten  radishes  are  as  near 
perfect  in  shape  as  it  is  possible 
to  grow.  The  flesh  is  very  firm 
and  is  more  crisp  and  brittle  than 
other  varieties.  After  becoming 
large  enough  for  the  table  they 
remain  in  eatable  condition  an 
unusually  long  time.  Prices: 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  50c; 
lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 

Sakurajima 

The  Largest  Radish  in  the  World. 

This  is  an  introduction  from 
Japan.  The  root  grows  to  enor- 
mous dimensions,  sometimes  over 
three  feet  around  and  two  feet 
long,  yet  the  white  flesh  is  always 
,,  , , crisp  and  tender;  cooked  like 

-First  on  the  Market.  turnips,  they  are  of  delicate  taste. 

Seed  should  be  sown  in  May.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  25c;  *4  lb.,  75c; 
lb..  $2.25,  postpaid. 


Isbell’s 

SEEDS 

The 

“Gold  Standard’’ 
of  Values. 


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I 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH.  Novelties  and  Specialties  13 


Hardy  Alfalfa 

MICHIGAN  GROWN. 

The  grower  who  has  a perfect  stand 
in  the  spring  after  a hard  winter  has 
used  care  in  the  selection  of  his  seed. 
He  knows  that  the  origin  of  the  seed 
was  in  the  North  where  winters  are 
severe.  There  are  men  in  the  Isbell  Co. 
who  have  made  life  studies  of  growing 
field  seeds  in  Michigan  and  the  North. 

Make  up  your  mind  that  your  Alfalfa 
plants  will  be  vigorous — sturdy  as  oaks — 
and  that  the  field  will  have  a green, 
healthy  look,  after  winter  goes. 

We  have  a limited  supply  of  seed  this 
year  from  our  Michigan  fields  of  long 
years’  standing.  The  plants  have  to  be 
very  hardy  here  in  our  state  to  stand  the 
alternate  freezing  and  thawing  of  the 
ground  without  heaving.  These  very  es- 
sential characteristics  are  bred  into  our 
Michigan  seed.  This  seed  has  made  suc- 
cessful Alfalfa  culture  possible  on  hun- 
dreds of  Michigan  farms  where  before  it 
could  not  be  grown.  Seed  stocks  we  have 
now  show  a small  percentage  of  red  clo- 
ver seed  which  is  in  no  way  a drawback 
— and  it  contains  absolutely  no  foul  weed 
seeds.  Michigan  farmers  prefer  Michi- 
gan-grown seed.  Prices — Bell  Brand:  1 

lb.,  50c;  3 lbs.,  $1.35,  postpaid.  Quota- 
tions on  larger  quantities  in  Farm  Seed 
Price  List — free  for  the  asking. 


Sehrock  Kaffir  Sorghum. 


A Field  of  Isbell’s  Michigan  Grown  Alfalfa. 


Schrock  Kaffir  Sorghum 

WILL  STAND  MORE  HOT,  DRY  WEATHER  THAN  ANY  OTHER  GRAIN. 

V-  e very  heartily  re>  ommend  t'  h new  grain  o ou  - in  drV 

sections  where  corn  will  not  produce  a good  crop.  It  forms  heads  like 
Kaffir  Corn  and  yet  is  as  sweet  and  has  same  feeding  value  as  sorghum. 

ITS  HISTORY. — In  the  spring  of  1911  uncounted  multitudes  of  sea  gulls 
of  many  kinds  and  different  colors,  for  days  hovered  over  an  Oklahoma 
county.  Later,  on  a newly  plowed  field  of  prairie  sod,  much  frequented 
by  these  birds  during  their  stay,  a single  plant  came  up  bearing  three 
heads  from  which  this  grain  has  been  propagated. 

The  United  States  Department  of  Agriculture  and  the  Experiment  Sta- 
tions of  Kansas,  Texas,  and  Oklahoma,  have  cooperated  in  its  develop- 
ment by  seed  selection  and  the  U.  S.  Agronomist  named  it. 

CHARACTERISTICS. — Stocky  growth  about  four  feet  high,  very  heavy 
leafy  foliage,  very  wide  leaves,  juicy,  soft  sweet  stalk.  Erect  heads, 
Kaffir-shaped;  seeds  deep  orange,  larger  and  softer  than  White  Kaffir.  All 
seed  heads  rise  to  about  same  level  making  easy  topping.  Suckers  from 
roqts,  each  sucker  bearing  large  head;  main  stalk  side  branches  at  leaf, 
joints,  each  shoot  bearing  seed  head.  Stays  green  and  bearing  new  heads 
till  killed  by  frost.  Largest  yielding,  surest  dry  weather  grain  producer 
known.  The  stalks  and  heads  never  break  nor  lodge  and  seed  never 
shatters,  no  difference  how  long  left  in  the  field.  Owing  to  tightness  of 
the  hull,  birds  do  not  trouble  it  as  they  do  the  other  varieties.  Threshes 
out  fairly  free  of  caps.  Any  live  stock  with  teeth  and  hoofs  greedily  eat 
every  particle  of  the  plant.  Has  record  of  70  bushels  per  acre  without 
irrigation.  It  is  resistant  to  sorghum  midge. 

CULTURE. — For  grain  and  Silage — Drill  in  rows  three  feet  apart,  using 
three  pounds  seed  per  acre;  cover  two  inches  deep  in  moist  soils.  Indian 
corn  planting  time  is  about  right.  For  Hay  or  Forage — Drill  with  wheat 
drill,  or  broadcast,  50  pounds  per  acre. 

HARVESTING. — For  Silage  and  Dry  Fodder  cut  with  corn  binder  just 
before  frost.  For  Grain — Head  with  light  corn  knife  or  beet  topper,  after 
frost.  Stack  heads  like  hay,  rick  6 to  8 feet  wide  Turn  cattle  into  stalk- 
fields;  they  gnaw  stalks  into  the  ground.  For  Hay — Cut  with  mower  or 
wheat  binder  when  heads  are  in  the  dough  stage,  or  beginning  to  harden. 

USES. — Dry  grain  has  same  feeding  value  as  White  Kaffir  Corn. 
Finest  of  poultry  feed.  Makes  best  silage  in  the  world  because  of  soft 
sweet  stalk  and  immense  amount  of  leaves  and  grain.  Hay  has  same 
feeding  value  as  Sudan  Grass.  Prices:  1 lb.  for  25c;  3 lbs.  for  65c,  post- 

paid. For  larger  quantities  see  our  Current  Price  List  of  Farm  Seeds. 

Wolverine  Oats 

The  most  valuable  variety  of  Oats  introduced  in  reoent  years. 

If  you  want  a crop  of  Oats  that  grades  No.  1 — that  by  the  measured 
bushel  weighs  40  lbs.  to  19_ IF  s. — that  goes  farther  for  feed  than  ordinary 
oats,  is  free  from  light  stim.  and  unmixed — you  will  plant  Wolverine  Oats 
this  spring.  Elevators  pay  you  5 to  10c  above  market  price.  For  full  de- 
scription see  page  7.4.  Price:  Pk.,  60c,  not  prepaid.  Add  postage  at  zone 

rate.  Larger  quantities  quoted  in  Isbell’s  Current  Farm  Seed  List,  free  on 
request. 


Showing  an  Average  Yield  of  Wolverine  Oats. 


14  Novelties  and  Specialties 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


SOME  RARE  BEAUTIES  OF 


American  Beauty  Aster 

Flowers  as  Large  as  Chrysanthemums,  on  Two  Foot  Stems. 

American  Beauty  is  the  finest  Aster  introduction  of  a great  many 
years.  The  color  is  almost  identical  with  that  of  the  famous  American 
Beauty  Rose.  It  is  a new  strain  of  the  late  branching  type,  but  the 
large  flowers  are  carried  on  much  longer  and  heavier  stems.  This 
makes  American  Beauty  invaluable  for  cutting,  and  also  more  decora- 
tive than  any  other  in  the  border.  Each  plant  is  a perfect  compact 
bush  often  2%  feet  across.  Be  the  first  to  have  this  new  wonder  in 
your  neighborhood.  Flowers  are  often  5 inches  and  more  across.  In 
packets  only,  price,  20c, 

Peerless  Yellow  Aster 

A veritable  sensation  in  the  flower  kingdom.  For  here  a perfect 
, illow  Aster  has  been  produced.  Only  a short  time  ago  even  experts 
declared  this  was  impossible,  but  the  impossible  has  been  accomplished 
and  now  you  can  have  a big  yellow  Aster  with  type1  securely  fixed. 
Every  flower  will  come  a beautiful  chrysanthemum  yellow.  The  flow- 
ers are  remarkably  full  and  ball-shaped,  with  centers  so  deeply  cov- 
ered with  curled  and  twisted  florets  that  the  variety  is  almost  a rec- 
ord breaker  in  scarcity  of  producing  seed. 

The  plants  are  of  branching  type  and  very  vigorous.  It  is  not  un- 
usual to  find  a plant  with  from  twenty  to  thirty  good  flowering  stems 
sufficiently  long  and  with  flowers  of  ample  size  for  extra  fancy  cut 
flower  purposes.  So  numerous  and  large  are  the  flowers  that  the  plants 
are  completely  covered  like  a golden  dome.  Frequently  visitors  com- 
ment on  its  resemblance  to  a miniature  yellow  snowball.  In  a bed 
the  plants  will  easily  fill  across  two  foot  rows.  In  a border  a single 
row  is  ample.  In  packets  only,  price,  25c. 


American  Beauty  Aster. 

HEALTH  FROM  FLOWERS. 

There  is  a nerve-quieting  healthiness  about 
work  among  flowers.  You  cannot  take  wor- 
ries there  and  keep  them.  Grow  plenty  of 
flowers  in  your  garden.  Beautify  your  home. 


Mastodon  Pansies 

There  are  no  Richer  Colors  in 
the  Flower  Kingdom. 

We  cannot  begin  to  describe  the 
size  and  beauty  of  these  lovely 
flowers.  The  smallest  Pansy  in 
this  basket  was  over  3 inches  in 
diameter.  Twenty  years  have  been 
spent  in  collecting  the  most  beau- 
tiful kinds  from  here  and  foreign 
countries  and  bringing  them  up 
to  the  highest  standard — a stand- 
ard never  before  reached  in  Pansy 
perfection.  Growers  of  Mastodons 
state  that  they  find  them  exceed- 
ingly free  flowering,  much  more 
so  than  any  other  strains,  and  the 
mammoth  flowers  are  of  unusu- 
ally rich  colors  and  of  great  vari- 
ety and  loveliness.  Superfine  Mix- 
ture, pkt.,  20c;  3 for  50c. 

MASTODON  PANSY  PLANTS— 

Plants  grown  from  our  select 
seed  under  the  care  of  an  expert 
plant  raiser.  Strong,  hardv,  trans- 
planted plants.  Prices,  postpaid: 
65c  per  doz.  Not  prepaid:  100 

for  $4.00,  by  express. 


Cosmos 

Double  Crested 

Deserving  of  a Place  in  Every 
Flower  Garden. 

A novelty  of  exceptional  merit.  ' ' v ’■ 

Even  in  the  Northern  States  you 
may  now  have  one  of  the  finest  " ■ 
varieties  of  Cosmos  known  to  flow- 
er  lovers.  It  so  far  surpasses  the  „ M 

older  types  which  were  rather 
small  flowered,  that  there  is  no 

comparison.  Although  a large  ' 

percentage  of  the  seeds  produce 
double  flowers — some  grow  into 
singles  of  entrancing  beauty.  It  SqPm 
is  difficult  to  say  which  are  the 
more  desirable,  the  doubles  or  the 
new  race  of  delightful  singles 
The  plants  are  of  quick  growth 
and  exceptionally  free  flowering. 

Cosmos  make  an  -exceptionally 

graceful  vase  bouquet.  We  can 
offer  the  two  new  varieties  as  ' 

follows:  Double  Pink  Beauty  and  , ' 

Double  White  Queen.  Price,  either  , 
kind,  pkt.,  20c. 

Plant  Isbell’s  Seeds. 

As  they  grow — their  fame  grows. 

Graceful  Single  Dahlias 

Single  Dahlias  are  among  the  best  of  the  autumn  flower- 
ing plants.  There  is  always  a pleasant  surprise  in  store  for 
the  gardener  who  plants  Dahlia  Seed,  as  the  colors  range 
through  all  shades  of  the  rainbow.  These  flowers  are  splen- 
did for  bouquets.  By  growing  from  seed  new  varieties  are 
discovered  and  everyone  who  plants  Dahlia  seeds  has  the 
opportunity  to  become  the  introducer  of  the  next  world 
famous  variety.  Price:  Pkt.,  10c;  3 for  25c. 


Double  Cosmos, 


African  Daisy 

Dimorphotheca  Aurantiaca  Hybrida — Imagine  a riot  of  col- 
ors varying  from  purest  white,  bluish  white  and  red — with 
tints  of  lemon-sulphur,  light  orange  and  salmon-rose.  These 
flowers  were  first  found  in  South  Africa.  Not  only  an  excel- 
lent bedding  annual,  but  an  uncommonly  good  pot  plant. 
Requires  only  simple  care  and  flowers  are  produced  in  great- 
est profusion  nearly  all  summer  in  sunny  situations;  blossoms 
often  measure  2 Vs  inches  Across.  Pkt.,  15c. 


Morning  Glory  “Double  White  Tassel.” 

A truly  magnificent  flower,  and  marks  a decided  advance  in 
climbing  annuals.  Nothing  like  it  has  ever  been  known  before. 
It;  grows  as  vigorously  as  the  common  Morning  Glory,  the  vines 
quickly  reaching  a height  of  twelve  to  fifteen  feet.  It  begins 
to  bloom  early  and  continues  to  flower  freely  without  intermis- 
sion until  frost.  The  flowers  appear  like  large  snow-white 
tassels,  very  double  and  fringed,  and  the  beautiful  blossoms  re- 
main open  all  day.  Pkt.,  10c;  3 pkts.  for  25c. 

New  Annual  Sweet  William 

Has  The  same  lovely  colors  and  habit  of  growth  of  the  Peren- 
nial varieties — but  begins  to  bloom  early  in  the  summer  from 
seed  sown  in  the  spring  of  the  same  year.  The  plants  are  hardy, 
blooming  all  season.  Fragrant  and  a grand  cut  flower.  Hardy 
Annual.  Finest  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Novelties  and  Specialties  15 


THE  FLOWER  KINGDOM 

Giant  Double  Show  Zinnia 

This  strain  shows  the  Zinnia  at  its  best.  Individual  blooms  are  im- 
mense in  size,  as  large  as  some  Dahlias — often  4y2  to  5 inches  in  diameter. 
The  colors  are  rich  and  the  petals  have  a soft  velvety  texture.  The  plant 
is  compact,  about  two  feet  high  in  a bushy  form,  which  makes  it  ideal 
for  border.  It  is  really  the  best  type  of  Zinnia  for  general  use. 

Grow  this  strain  in  separate  colors.  To  enjoy  the  finest  bouquets  of 
Zinnias,  you  should  grow  them  in  separate  groups  of  each  color.  This 
gives  you  the  opportunity  to  have  a variegated  bouquet,  or  one  of  a single 
color  and  do  not  forget  the  wonderful  way  in  which  Zinnias  hold  their 
freshness  and  beauty  when  cut  and  placed  in  water.  You  can  buy  these 
colors:  Giant  White,  Giant  Rose,  Giant  Yellow,  Giant  Scarlet,  and  Giant 

Mixed.  Price:  1 pkt.,  any  color,  10c;  1 pkt.  each,  or  five  in  all,  40c. 

Giant  Cactus  Zinnia 

As  Handsome  as  the  Cactus  Dahlia  and  Almost  as  Large. 

Its  long  curled  and  crested  petals  makes  this  variety  the  most  graceful 
of  all  the  Zinnias.  Zinnias  have  always  been  noted  for  their  long  keeping 
qualities,  and  the  introduction  of  our  Giant  Cactus  type,  which  has  none 
of  the  stiffness  of  the  older  types,  makes  it  one  of  the  finest  of  all  cut  flow- 
ers. Plants  bear  very  heavily.  Each  bloom  is  fully  double  and  so  large 
that  it  takes  only  a few  of  them  to  make  an  elegant  bouquet.  Plants 
bloom  freely  until  cut  down  by  frost.  Beautiful  colors.  Per  pkt.,  15c. 


Show  Zinnia. 


Zinnia  Red  Riding  Hood 


Chinese  Woolf  lower 


Fairly  ablaze  with  the  brightest  colored  little  red  button-like  flowers, 
which  are  usually  about  one  inch  across,  intense  scarlet.  The  plants 
stand  a foot  high  and  are  so  compact  that  a row  of  them  makes  a perfect 
little  hedge.  What  is  more,  they  bloom  all  season.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.t  30c. 

Verbena  Lucifer 

For  brilliancy  the  Lucifer 
stands  out  among  other  Ver- 
benas like  fire.  It  is  intense 
scarlet,  a solid  color  without 
the  eye,  such  as  other  sorts 
have.  It  is  a big  improvement 
over  the  old  Dwarf  Defiance. 

The  showy  clusters  of  fra- 
grant flowers  are  borne  from 
June  until  frost  and  the  Ver- 
bena is  one  of  the  most  useful 
flowers  grown.  Plant  them  for 
border  or  in  beds.  In  vases 
and  window  boxes  they  are 
especially  fine.  Plant  liberally 
of  Verbenas  this  season  and  be 
sure  to  include  the  most  bril- 
liant of  all.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Verbena  Mayflower 

Mayflower,  tfike  the  Apple 
blossoms  of  May,  is  of  a beau- 
tiful soft  pink.  This  makes  a 
delightful  vase  flower  and  is 
a splendid  companion  for  dark- 
er sha'des  like  “Lucifer,”  in 
the  window  or  porch  box. 

Price,  pkt.,  10c.  Chinese  Woolflower. 


Brilliant  as  Fire — Everlasting  as 
Immortelles. 

Among  the  many  beautiful  flowers  that 
have  come  from  China — the 
Chinese  Woolflower  stands  with 
the  leaders.  Give  a veritable 
mountain  of  bloom  from  early 
July  until  frost. 

Plants  grow  two  to  three 
feet  high,  the  blooms  starting 
early  with  a central  globular 
head  which  often  reaches  the 
immense  size  of  two  feet  in 
circumference.  Scores  of 
branches  are  thrown  out,  each 
bearing  a ball  of  scarlet  wool. 

A1  1 the  branches  support 
numerous  laterals  with  small 
heads  of  bloom  mixed  with 
fresh  green  foliage  so  that  a 
plant  looks  like  an  immense 
bouquet  splendidly  arranged 
and  set  in  the  ground.  None 
of  the  blooms  fade  in  any  way 
until  hit  by  frost,  but  all  con- 
tinue to  expand  and  glow  with 
a deepening  richness  of  color, 
a deep  crimson-scarlet. 

Flowers  cut  fresh  and  care- 
fully dried  retain  their  shape 
and  brilliant  color  and  are  use- 
ful in  winter  decorating,  like 
everlasting.  Easy  to  grow. 
Pkt.,  20c. 


Petunia,  Fluffy  Ruffles. 


Heliotrope  Midnight 

A Wonderful  New  Sort  with  Fragrant  Flowers. 

Plant  this  seed  early  in  the  spring  and  you  will  get  an 
abundance  of  ivory  purple  flowers,  variegated  with  white,  the 
same  season.  Everybody  loves  the  fragrance  of  the  Heliotrope 
and  this  new  strain  is  very  beautiful  to  behold.  The  stems  are 
black  as  ink,  the  leaves  are  a rich  bronze  green. 

The  city  florists  make  up  very  pretty  bouquets  of  Heliotropes. 
They  command  high  prices,  but  you  can  easily  grow  some  at 
home.  Price,  pkt.,  10c. 

Petunia  “Fluffy  Ruffles” 


Flowers  are  as  Dainty  as  Whipped  Cream. 

These  Petunias  are  very  large  flowered,  but  the  great  beauty 
of  the  flower  is  what  first  commands  your  attention.  The  petals 
are  waved  and  frilled  and  curled  and  twisted,  giving  an  ex- 
tremely dainty  and  pretty  flower.  Soft  as  down,  and  yet  the 
bloom  lasts  as  well  as 
the  ordinary  Single  Pe- 
tunias. The  illustration 
shows  the  beautiful  ef- 
fect of  a table  display. 

Mixed  Colors,  packets 
only,  at  25c  -each. 

Poppy  “Fayal” 

The  Finest  Dwarf 

They  appear  in  both 
double  and  single,  with 
every  imaginable  shade 
of  red.  pink,  maroon, 
and  white.  For  bright 
and  cheerful  garden  ef- 
fect this  new  Poppy  is 
wonderfully  adapted. 

Have  a longer  season 
of  bloom  than  the  Cal- 
ifornia Poppy.  Price, 

pkt.,  10c:  XA  oz„  25c.  Giant  Cactus  Zinnia. 


16  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


The  superiority  of  Isbell’s  seeds  are  responsible  for  their  universal  popularity,  for  “As  they  grow  their  fame  grows ’ 


A FEW  WORDS  ABOUT  OUR  MICHIGAN  GROWN  SEEDS 

Every  seedsman  now  concedes  that  MICHIGAN  GROWN  Beans,  Sweet  Corn,  Cucumber,  Muskmelon,  Onion,  Peas, 
Pumpkin,  Radish,  Squash  and  Tomato  Seeds  are  the  best  that  can  he  produced.  We  make  a specialty  of  growing 
nearly  every  one  of  these  vegetables  for  seed  purposes,  and  our  improved  strains  have  given  perfect  satisfaction  to  our 
two  hundred  thousand  customers. 


Through  years  of  earnest,  honest  and  successful  effort  we  have  built  up  a reputation  and  a large  business  which 
must  be  protected.  A good  reputation  is  hard  to  gain  and  easy  to  lose.  It  must  be  guarded  every  minute.  We  must 
be  more  particular  than  vve  ever  were — if  that  is  possible.  We  have  never  been  satisfied  with  “good  enough.”  We  have 
always  sought  every  possible  means  to  make  Isbell’s  Seeds  BETTER  at  any  cost. 

The  Seed  Supply  is  very  short  for  the  season  1919,  we  therefore  urge  our  customers  to  place  their  orders  early.  Late 
in  season  many  items  will  be  sold  out,  and  prices  may  also  be  higher. 

r on  entire  list  of  Vegetable  Seeds  are  quoted  on  pages  124  to  127  of  this  catalog,  please  refer  to  this  price 

A A iist  when  making  out  your  order.  Flower  Seed  prices  are  given  under  the  variety  descriptions.  Owing 

to  present  unsettled  conditions  all  prices  quoted  in  this  catalog  are  subject  to  change  without  notice. 

When  price  changes  become  necessary  and  orders  are  received  at  catalog  prices,  seed  will  be  sent  equivalent  to 
the  remittance  received  from  you. 


UNITED  STATES  FOOD  ADMINISTRATION  LICENSE  No.  G-12660. 


Asparagus 


Among  our  choice  and  popular  vegetables,  Asparagus  takes  high  rank.  Its  culture  is 
not  difficult.  We  send  free  our  new  leaflet,  giving  full  directions,  if  requested  on  the  order. 

CULTURE.) — In  early  spring  sow  the  seed,  after  soaking  it  24  hours  in  warm  water,  in 
drills  one  foot  apart,  and  one  inch  deep.  During  the  summer  keep  the  soil  mellow  and 
free  from  weeds,  thinning  the  plants  to  four  inches  apart.  The  following  spring  trans- 
plant them  into  permanent  beds  that  have  been  deeply  dug  and  highly  manured.  One 
ounce  to  50  feet  of  row;  five  pounds  per  acre. 

BONVALLET’S  GIANT. — Especially  recommended  for  home  and  market  gardens.  A 
strong  and  rapid  grower,  most  rust-proof.  Furnishes  large  size  shoots  for  a longer  period 
than  any  other  kind.  Flavor  unexcelled.  Scarcely  any  other  sort  is  used  in  the  immense 
plantations  around  Chicago.  Pkt.,  10c. 

EARLY  GIANT  ARGENTEUIL. — Earliest  large  green  sort,  of  superb  flavor.  Used  ex- 
tensively by  gardeners.  In  New  York  and  Boston  markets  it  sells  at  top  prices.  Pkt.,  5c. 

CONOVER’S  COLOSSAL. — A mammoth  green  sort  of  the  best  quality.  Pkt.,  5c. 

PALMETTO. — An  early,  light  green  sort,  prolific  and  very  desirable.  Pkt.,  5c. 

COLUMBIAN  MAMMOTH  WHITE. — This  variety  is  in  great  demand  because  it  fur- 
nishes white  shoots  of  very  fine  quality.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Asparagus  Roots 


Asparagus, 
Bonvallet’s  Giant. 


A bed  of  Asparagus  in  the  garden  properly  attended  to,  will  for  many  years  furnish  an 
abundance  of  the  finest  vegetable  in  the  early  spring.  Plant  about  8 to  10  inches  apart  in 
the  row.  and  the  rows  3 to  3y2  feet  apart  Plant  deep  enough  to  permit  the  crowns  to 
be  covered  about  3 to  4 inches,  with  rich,  mellow  soil.  Two-year-old  plants  give  best 
results.  We  have  a very  fine  stock  of  strong  field-grown  roots. 

Price  on  all  varieties,  except  Bonvallet’s  Giant,  as  follows:  Strong,  selected  one-year-old 
roots,  12  for  20c;  25  for  30c;  100  for  $1.00;  500  for  $4.00,  not  prepaid* — (By  mail,  postpaid: 
12  for  30c;  25  for  50c;  100  for  $1.45. 


Strong  two-year-old  roots,  12  for  25e;  25  for  40c;  100  for  $1.25,  not 
prepaid. — By  mail,  postpaid:  12  for  35c;  25  for  60c;  100  for  $1.75. 

BONVALLET’S  GIANT. — Price:  two-year-old  roots,  12  for  35c;  25 

for  60c;  100  for  $1.50,  not  prepaid. — By  mail,  postpaid:  12  for  45c;  25 

for  75c;  100  for  $2.50. 

Broccoli 

Sow  seed  early  in  May;  trans- 
plant in  June.  Growth  and 
habit  like  Cauliflower,  but  far 
more  hardy.  Of  special  value 
in  the  North.  Cultivate  and 
use  same  as  Cauliflower.  One 
ounce  will  produce  2,500  plants 
LARGE  WHITE,— Produces 
large,  white  heads  which  re- 
main in  good  condition  longer 
than  Cauliflower.  Pkt.,  10c. 


• Brussels  Sprouts 

This  is  one  of  the  best  vegetables  for  fall 
and  winter  use,  producing  an  abundance  of 
sprouts,  resembling  small  cabbages;  of  ex- 
cellent mild  flavor.  By  sowing  in  April  and 
planting  out  in  July,  it  may  be  had  in  fine 
condition  until  December,  and  in  the  South 
may  be  had  from  November  to  March. 

PERFECTION. — Plants  grow  about  two 
feet  high,  are  thickly  set  with  good  sized 

fine 


Collards 


Broccoli. 


GEORGIA,  SOUTHERN 
CREOLE. — We  offer  the  true 
white  or  green  stemmed  sort 
so  extensively  used  in 
South,  where  it  furnishes  an 
abundance  of  food  for  the  table 
or  for  stock.  Forms  a large 
open  head  of  leaves  on  a tall 
stem.  Freezing  does  not  injure 
but  rather  improve  the  quality 
Pkt.,  5c. 


Brussels  Sprouts. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  17 


ISBELL’S  CHOICE  MICHIGAN  BEANS 


WE  GROW  OUR  OWN  BEANS 


Hudson  Wax  Bean. 


Pencil  Pod  Black  Wax. 


We  want  to  eall  the  attention  of  onr  customers  to  the  ex- 
cellence of  our  3Iichigan  Grown  Bean  Seed.  We  grow  it  all 
ourselves  in  Jackson  County.  Our  stock  seeds  are  selected 
with  extreme  care,  and  the  growing  crops  carefully  rogued 
several  times  each  season.  The  following  list  comprises  the 
best  varieties.  Prices  subject  to  change. 

Isbell’s  Early  Wonder  Wax 

The  earliest  Wax  Bean  in  cultivation.  An  exceptionally 
heavy  yielder  of  handsome,  meaty,  flat  pods  which  are  of  a 
beautiful  yellow  color.  Very  fine  quality.  For  full  descrip- 
tion and  prices  see  Novelties  and  Specialties.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Isbell’s  New  Delicious  Wax 


THE  BEST  FOB  HOME  GARDENS. 

Our  own  introduction  and  the  quality  Bean  “par  excel- 
lence.” It  is  one  of  the  earliest,  coming  into  edible  condition 
in  advance  of  all  other  wax  podded  sorts,  except 
Isbell’s  Early  Wonder.  In  quality  it  is  well  de- 
scribed by  its  name,  it  is  simply  “delicious”  from 
first  to  last.  The  pods  are  very  fleshy,  and  are 
“classy”  in  appearance,  of  a rich  waxy-yellow 
color,  extremely  tender,  stringless  and  of  decided- 
ly superior  flavor.  It  is  a round-pod  sort,  5 to  6 
inches  long.  We  do  not  hesitate  to  say  that  it  is  the  great- 
est garden  variety  in  existence.  Unfortunately  our  crop 
turned  out  very  short,  can  therefore  offer  this  variety  in 
packets  only.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Hodson  Wax 

Remarkably  prolific,  with  straight,  oval-flat  pods,  which  are 
longer  than  almost  any  other  sort.  In  season  it  is  later  than 
Golden  Wax  and  other  standard  sorts,  thus  giving  a succes- 
sion. An  excellent  variety  for  the  market  gardener.  Plant 
is  of  strong,  vigorous  growth  with  tough  healthy  foliage. 
Pods  6 to  7 inches  long,  rust  proof.  Pkt.,  10c. 


A basket  of  Hod- 
son  Beans  is  a hand- 
some sight  and  a 
quick  seller. 


Isbell’s  Golden  Butter  Wax. 


Isbell’s  Golden  Butter  Wax 

Introduced  by  us  in  1905.  In  our 
new  Golden  Butter  Wax  we  have  one 
of  the  very  best  Wax  Beans  ever 
offered.  The  pods  are  simply  perfect 
in  size  and  shape,  and  of  a bright  yel- 
low color.  Superior  quality,  tender 
and  entirely  free  from 
stringiness.  The  vines  are 
of  vigorous  growth,  hardy 
and  yield  enormous  quan- 
tities of  large,  handsome, 
flat,  meaty  pods.  Borne 
well  up  from  the  ground; 
has  not  shown  any  disposition  to  rust, 
no  matter  where  grown.  Very  early, 
and  continues  bearing  for  a long 
season.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Pencil  Pod  Black  Wax 

A bushy,  heavy  yielding,  medium 
early  sort,  bearing  round,  clear  rich 
yellow  pods  from  5 to  6 inches  long; 
entirely  stringless,  very  meaty  and 
tender;  seeds  black.  Splendid  for 
home  garden.  Under  ordinary  condi- 
tions you  can  make  your  first  picking 
of  pods  from  this  variety  in  about  50 
days  from  planting  the  seed.  A fa- 
vorite everywhere.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Prices  on  Beans  in  larger  quantities 
are  in  Garden  Seed  Price  List. 


Davis’  White  Wax 

A very  productive  flat  pod  Wax 
Bean.  The  vine  is  rustless  and  very 
vigorous,  bearing  its  pods  near  the 
center  ire  clusters.  The  pods  are  in- 
variably quite  long,  waxy,  white, 
straight,  and  handsome,  and  when 
young  are  brittle,  crisp  and  tender. 
Seed  kidney  shape,  clear  white  and 
excellent  for  baking.  One  of  the  best 
for  a market  variety.-  The  length, 
uniformly  perfect  shape,  and  fine  col- 
or of  the  pods  and  white  seed,  make 
this  a favorite  for  canners.  Pkt.,  10c. 


The  Most  Satisfaction  from 
Beans 

For  home  use  best  wax  pods  are  Is- 
bell’s Wonder  Wax,  Delicious  Wax, 
Round  Pod  Kidney  Wax;  for  later, 
Wardwell’s.  Prolific  Black  Wax  is 
excellent  for  succession,  and  either 
early  or  late  planting.  For  a green 
pod  plant  Bountiful,  Stringless  Green 
Pod  or  Late  Refugee  (1,000  to  1). 
Desirable  market  varieties  are  Currie’s 
Rust  Proof  in  South  for  snipping 
North;  Davis  White  Wax,  Wonder 
Wax,  Improved  Golden  Wax  and  Hod- 
son  for  late.  Canners  want  Currie’s 
Rust  Proof,  Davis  White,  Wardwell, 
Stringless  Green  Pod  and  Refugee 
(1,000  to  1). 


18  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


BUSH  BEANS— Wax  or  Yellow  Pod 


CULTURE. — Beans  should  not  be  planted  until 
the  soil  is  warmed  up  well  in  the  spring- — -other- 
wise a poor  stand  will  result  and  uneven  ripening. 
Plant  seed  1%  to  2 inches  deep  in  rows  2%  feet 
apart.  The  plants  should  stand  8 to  12  inches 
apart  in  the  row,  depending  on  the  variety.  For 
succession,  plant  every  two  weeks.  Beans  like  a 
light,  warm  soil,  fairly  rich,  but  one  manured  the 
-sear  previous  if  possible.  Give  frequent  shallow 
cultivation,  but  not  when  the  vines  are  wet.  One 
pound  will  plant  about  100  feet  of  row,  and  1 bushei 
(60  lbs.)  per  acre. 

IsbelFs  Admiral  Togo 

THE  GREATEST  RUST  RESISTING  BEAN. 

This  Bean  is  a wax  podded  sort  with  handsome 
and  attractive  pods  averaging  six  inches  in  length 

and  of  an  unusually  desirable  shade 

of  yellow.  The  table  quality  is  delici- 
ous, having  a peculiar  delicate  flavor 
which  so  pleases  the  consumer  that  he 
soon  learns  to  ask  for  “Togo’s.”  This 
sort  is  free  from  rust  and  other  dis- 
eases. Its  extreme  earliness  is  also  a 
valuable  characteristic,  last  season  it  came  into 
market  eight  days  earlier  than  Davis’  Wax;  pro- 
ductive and  disease  resisting.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Rust  Proof  Golden  Wax. 

Currie’s  Rust  Proof  Wax 

While  this  is  a standard  market  garden  sort,  it  gives  excellent  sat- 
isfaction in  the  home  garden.  The  vine  is  a vigorous  grower  and 
about  the  hardiest  of  the  wax  sorts.  Very  early,  bearing  an  abund- 
ance of  handsome  yellow  pods  of  excellent  quality  and  delicious  flavor. 
The'  pods  are  straight  and  oval-flat,  5 to  6 inches  long,  and,  as  its 
name  indicates  practically  rust  proof.  Seed  is  of  black  color.  Fkt.,  10c. 

Wardwell’s  Kidney  Wax 

Strong,  upright  bush  growth,  15  inches  in  height;  very  productive. 
Pods  straight,  fleshy,  5 inches  in  length  and  % inch  broad.  A rich 
golden-yellow,  tender  and  quite  stringless,  even  when  fully  developed; 
of  rich,  luscious  flavor  and  exceptionally  brittle.  A great  favorite  with 
market  gardeners  on  account  of  the  large  size,  handsome  appearance 
and  fine  quality  of  the  pods.  This  variety  will  give  you  a mess  of 
beans  for  your  table  under  fair  conditions  in  7 weeks  after  seed  is 
planted.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Improved  Rust-Proof  Golden  Wax 

THE  STANDARD  FLAT  WAX-PODDED  VARIETY. 

Although  this  is  not  the  earliest  Dwarf  Wax  Bean,  yet  it  is  so  sure 
to  produce  heavy  crops  of  large,  attractive  pods,  no  matter  whether 
sown  early  or  late,  that  it  has  found  a very  high  place  in  the  estima- 
tion of  both  home  and  market  growers.  The  pods  are  of  large  size, 
very  thick  and  fleshy.  The  quality  is  tender,  brittle  and  entirely 
without  strings  or  fibers  at  all  stages  until  maturity,  while  the  color 
is  rich  golden-yellow.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Round  Pod  Kidney  Wax  (Brittle  Wax) 

A Bean  of  superb  quality,  surprisingly 
productive.  The  pods  are  nearly  straight 
and  often  attain  a length  of  6 inches. 
Are  very  tender,  entirely  stringless  and 
very  fleshy.  The  plants  are  of  vigorous 
growth,  with  large  foliage,  and  are  well 
loaded  with  handsome,  light  yellow  pods. 
The  seeds  are  almost  white,  having  only 
a small  black  dot  at  the  eye.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Prolific  Black  Wax 

A well  known  and  popular  variety,  also 
known  as  German  Black  Wax.  The  most 
striking  feature  of  this  variety  is  its 
habit  of  ripening  a large  proportion  of 
the  crop  earlier  than  most  other  varieties. 
This  fact  is  of  great  value  to  market  gar- 
deners. Dwarf  bush  growth,  and  very 
prolific.  Pods  4 to  5 inches  in  length, 
usually  curved,  quite  round;  meaty,  brittle 
and  stringless;  deep  golden-yellow,  of  ex- 
cellent flavor.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Webber  Wax 

Splendid,  heavy  yielding  market  sort. 
Strong  plants,  holding  pods  well  up  from 
the  ground.  Medium  size  pods,  round, 
curved,  bright  yellow,  fine  quality.  A 
dependable  bean  for  the  home  garden. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

Wardwell’s  Wax — 

Spendid  for  Canning.  For  quantity  prices  see  pages  124  to  127. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  19 


BUSH  BEANS— Green  Podded 


The  Green  Podded  Beans  are  as  a rule  more  productive  than  the  Wax 
or  Yellow  Pod  varieties,  besides  being  less  sensitive  to  unfavorable  con- 
ditions of  soil  and  climate,  and  of  late  years  less  susceptible  to  bean 
diseases.  Write  for  prices  on  quantities. 

To  get  the  full  benefit  throughout  the  entire  season  of 
tender  beans  for  your  table,  make  several  plantings  of 
wax  and  green  pod  varieties.  The  first  planting  can  be 
made  quite  early,  then  plant  another  row  ten  days  or 
two  weeks  later,  and  so  on.  In  this  way  you  will  secure 
nice  brittle  pods  until  heavy  frost  in  fall. 

Don’t  fail  to  plant  some  beans  this  year  to  can.  They 
may  be  planted  late,  taking  the  place  of  some  early  crop 
like  peas.  Canned  beans  taste  as  good  as  fresh  ones  and 
will  certainly  help  out  on  the  table  next  winter.  The 
canning  process  is  very  simple;  our  booklet,  “Profitable 
Gardens,”  tells  how,  when,  and  what.  It’s  free  with 
your  order  amounting  to  $1.00  or  more,  if  asked  for. 


New  Bountiful 


Remarkably  Prolific  and  Continuous  Bearer. 

This  superior  variety  is  a distinct  improvement  in  green 
bush  beans,  and  has  become  exceedingly  popular  wher- 
ever known.  The  plant  is  of  thrifty  growth,  and  prac- 
tically rust  and  mildew  proof.  It  is  very 
hardy,  extremely  early,  very  prolific,  and 
bears  continuously  for  several  weeks;  it  is 
the  first  to  give  pods  fit  to  pick  in 
spring,  and  the  last  to  yield  edible  pods  in 
the  fall.  But  the  crowning  merit  of  this 
grand  Bush  Bean  is  in  the  rich,  green  pods, 
which  are  of  large  size,  thick,  broad,  flat,  extra  long, 
very  uniform  in  shape,  solid,  meaty,  and  of  high  quality, 
melting,  tender'  and  having  a delicious  flavor  exclusively 
their  own;  moreover,  the  pods  are  absolutely  stringless. 
In  addition,  is  most  excellent  shelled  for  winter  use. 
Pkt.,  10c, 


Longfellow 


Ripens  extra  early  and  very  uniformly. 
Plants  grow  14  to  16  inches  high,  producing 
in  great  abundance  perfectly  round,  straight 
pods  of  handsome  appearance.  Extra  fine 
quality  and  nearly  stringless,  it  makes  an  ideal 
snap  bean.  The  pods  average  fully  6%  inches 
long,  are  tender  and  brittle.  Market  garden- 
ers consider  this  a very  profitable  sort  and  for 
the  home  garden  it  is  unexcelled  as  a first 
early  bean.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Ncav  Bountiful. 


New  Stringless  Green  Pod 

Splendid  for  Market  and  Home  Garden. 

Stringless  Green  Pod  is  fast  becoming  one  of  the  most  popular  beans 
in  America.  In  earliness  it  is  in  the  lead,  in  quality  it  is  unexcelled, 
and  as  a cropper  it  is  unrivaled.  It  is  stringless  in  reality  as  well  as 
in  name.  It  is  an  abundant  cropper  and  the  pods  are  thick,  round, 
fleshy  and  nearly  straight-  In  length  of  pod  it  averages  a little 
longer  than  the  Valentine,  light  green  in  color,  and  extremely  hand- 
some on  the  market  bench.  Quality  is  all  that  can  be  desired,  so  that 
for  home  use  it  is  just  the  thing,  and  as  it  is  a great  cropper,  market 
gardeners  everywhere  are  finding  it  very  profitable.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Giant  Stringless  Green  Pod 

Should  not  be  confused  with  Stringless  Green  Pod,  from  which  it  is 
entirely  distinct.  As  early  as  Six  Weeks,  with  the  advantage  of  being 
a better  cropper.  The  plants  are  of  strong  growth,  very  productive, 
pods  5 inches  long,  light  green,  slightly  curved,  very  meaty,  being 
broadly  rounded,  saddle-backed,  and  absolutely  stringless.  For  the 
home  garden  it  is  an  excellent  string  bean;  splendid  for  canning-  on 
account  of  its  splendid  flavor  and  brittleness.  Pkt„  10c, 

Isbell’s  Extra  Early  Round 
Red  Valentine 

There  is  no  variety  so  universally  used 
as  the  Valentine.  For  this  reason  we  have 
spared  no  pains  or  expense  for 
several  years  in  breeding  up 
what  may  be  truly  called  a 
pedigree  stock  of  this  variety, 
so  that  for  earliness,  hardiness, 
thickness  and  length  of  pods, 
prolificacy,  color,  etc.,  we  have 
a strain  which  is  unequaled.  Our  friends 
among  the  gardeners  have  been  recom- 
mending it  to  one  another  until  it  took,  last 
year  the  product  of  one  hundred  acres  to 
supply  our  trade.  The  plants  grow  uni- 
formly about  15  inches  high  and  bear  well; 
pods  round,  fleshy  and  saddle-backed,  with 
only  slight  strings.  One  of  the  most  popu- 
lar “snap-short”  beans.  Ready  for  table 
use  in  45  days.  Pkt.  10c. 


New  Stringless  Green  Pod. 


When  yon  want  your  order  to  come 
by  Parcel  Post  and  the  prices  quoted 
in  catalog  are  not  prepaid,  add  postage 
at  zone  rates.  The  table  on  inside 
front  cover  of  catalog  will  show  you 
how  much  to  add. 


Giant  Stringless — 
Splendid  for  Canning. 


For  Prices  on  Beans  see  pages  124  to  137, 


20  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


BUSH  BEANS-Green  Podded 


Black  Seeded  Valentine 


' New  Fordhook  Bush  Lima 

This  is  a dwarf  form  of  the  Potato 
Lima,  The  plant  grows  stiffly  erect, 
bearing  the  pods  well  above  the 
ground.  Matures  early  and  is  very 
productive.  The  pods  measure  4 to  5 
inches.  The  beans  are  tender,  juicy 
and  sweet  in  flavor  when  cooked. 
Dry  beans  large  and  meaty. 

Pkt.,  10cw 


Jackson  Wonder 


For  Quantity  Prices  on  Beans  see 
pages  124  to  127? 


Other  Leading  Varieties 


EXTRA  EARLY  REFUGEE— An  ex- 
tremely early,  green  podded  sort,  fur- 
nishing oval,  fleshy  pods  of  fine  qual- 
ity; color  light  green.  Very  produc- 
tive, suitable  for  early  and  late  plant- 
ing. Pkt.,  10  c. 

REFUGEE  (Thousand  to  One) — Ex- 
ceedingly heavy  cropper,  highly  es- 
teemed for  late  planting.  Pods  long, 
cylindrical,  light  green,  of  good  qual- 
ity as  snaps,  mild  in  flavor;  with 
slight  strings.  Ripens  about  ten  days 
later  than  the  Extra  Early  Refugee. 
Our  strain  is  not  equaled  by  any  other. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

DWARF  HORTICULTURAL— Very 
highly  esteemed  in  some  sections  as 
a green  shell  bean,  and  for  baking  in 
winter.  Late,  heavy  yielder;  pods  flat, 
spotted  red;  of  medium  length  and 
slightly  curved.  Pkt.,  10c. 


LONG  YELLOW  SIX  WEEKS— The 

old  standard  green  pod  string  bean. 
Hardy,  a good  yielder;  pods  flat,  long. 
Should  be  gathered  young.  Its  hardi- 
ness and  earliness  are  the  only  merits. 

Pkt.,  10c. 

TENNESSEE  GREEN  POD— Popu- 
lar bean  in  the  South,  also  grown  by 
gardeners  in  the  northern  sections  on 
account  of  its  earliness  and  heavy 
yield.  Pods  5 inches  long,  flat, 
green.  Pkt.,  10c. 

MICHIGAN  PEA  BEAN  or  SOUP 
BEAN — These  are  used  shelled  and 
dried  for  soup  beans  and  baked  beans. 
Plant  is  of  strong  growth,  with  short 
runners,  the  pods  are  large  and  well 
filled  with  medium  sized,  nearly  round 
beans  of  pure  white  color.  In  quality 
it  excels  all  other  field  beans.  Pkt., 
10c. 


BUSH  LIMA  BEANS 


Best  Quality— Productive 


Black 

Valentine. 


New  “Burpee  Improved  ” 
Bush  Lima 

Burpee  Improved  grows  a more  vig- 
orous vine  than  the  original  Burpee’s 
Bush  Lima,  with  heavier  foliage.  The 
single  beans  of  the  Burpee  Improved 
are  also  larger,  and  of  even  better 
quality.  The  introducer  claims  this 
to  be  a week  earlier  than  the  old 
strain.  Pkt.,  15c. 


Be  sure  to  grow  a few  of  these  Bush  Lima  Beans  to  be  cooked 
shelled  beans  and  for  your  winter  vegetable  dishes.  They  are  fine  for 
and  may  be  cooked  in  many  ways.  Use  2 pounds  of  seed  to  100  hills. 


Henderson’s  Bush  Lima 

(Michigan  Grown  Seed). 

This  variety  is  especially  valuable 
because  it  suits  all  latitudes,  North 
or  South.  It  is  known  in  the  South 
as  the  “Dwarf  Butter  Bean.’’  It  ma- 
tures splendidly  in  Michigan,  where 
all  our  seed  is  produced.  The  green 
beans  of  this  sort  are  plump,  very 
tender  and  of  the  true  buttery  Lima 
flavor.  From  July  until  frost,  green 
beans  can  be  had  in  abundance  by 
planting  this  sort.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Burpee’s  Bush  Lima 

Our  strain  of  this  well-known  bean 
has  been  selected  and  bred  through 
many  seasons  for  earliness  in  order  to 
adapt  it  to  this  northern  country. 
Plants  grow  1%  feet  high  and  are 
great  yielders.  The  seed  is  large, 
thick,  of  excellent  quality.  Pkt.,  10c. 


ISBELL’S  SEEDS  IN  CUBA. 

Glad  to  let  you  know  that  Isbell’s 
Seeds  are  good  seeds.  My  garden  is 
doing  splendidly.— JOSEPH  BADALL, 
Los  Angeles,  Banes  Oriente,  Cuba. 


An  Early  Ripening  and  Finest  Quality 
Bush  Lima. 

For  the  home  garden  no 
better  bean  could  be 
wished  for,  it  being  rich- 
ly palatable,  either  used 
green  for  cooking  or  as  a 
winter  vegetable  dish. 

The  plants  are  of  true 
bush  form,  growing  about  2 feet  high, 
bearing  in  greatest  profusion  large 
clusters  of  broad,  flat  pods,  each  pod 
containing  from  3 to  5 medium  sized 
flat  beans.  The  ripe  beans  are  hand- 
somely spotted  with  red.  Our  seed  is 
Michigan  grown,  selected  especially 
for  earliness.  Pkt.,  15c. 


This  Bean  possesses  all  the  merits  of 
pod  is  fully  one -third  longer,  perfectly 

green  color.  It  is  equally  as  

Refugee,  while  the  Beans  are 
Suited  for  both  early  and  late 
withstands  light  frost.  Market 
tine  a profitable  sort  to  grow, 
appearance  and  good  quality, 
be  found  exceedingly  valuable. 


the  Red  Valentine,  and  in  addition  the 
round  and  straight,  and  of  a beautiful 
hardy  in  every  respect  as  the 
produced  in  enormous  quantities, 
planting;  its  great  hardiness 
gardeners  find  the  Black  Valen- 
as  the  pods  are  of 
For  any  purpose  this  Bean 
Pkt.,  10c. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  21 


ISBELL’S  MICHIGAN  GROWN  FIELD  BEANS 


Isbell’s 
Improved 
Michigan 
Pea 
Bean. 


Through  our  Bean  Department  we  annually  handle  hundreds  of  carloads  of  Beans  for 
eating  purposes,  and  henee  are  greatly  interested  in  having  farmers  plant  only  the  best  seed. 
The  Michigan  Experiment  Station  has  proved  by  experiments  that  farmers  are  annually 
losing  thousands  of  dollars  by  planting  poor  seed  Beans. 

Mixed  seed  causes  the  elevator  man  to  cut  the  price  he  will  pay  for  your  crop.  Seed  of 
poor  germination  will  cause  a heavy  loss  by  reason  of  the  poor  stand  it  gives. 
Seed  that  is  not  bred  for  yielding  qualities  is  productive  of  a heavy  loss  by  reason 
of  the  vines  throwing  very  few  pods  and  few  beans  in  the  pods.  Our  Seed  Beans 
are  grown  especially  for  seed  purposes  and  carefully  selected  for  purity  and 
yielding  qualities. 

Isbell’s  Improved  Michigan  Pea  Bean 

The  Best  Field  Bean  in  Cultivation.  A Sure  Cropper. 

No  other  farm  crop  has  seen  such  a great  advance  in 
price  as  Beans.  It  is  one  of  the  greatest  money-making 
crops  for  the  Michigan  farmer  especially,  and  those  growers 
who  had  the  foresight  to  plant  selected  pure  seed  are 
easily  receiving  a good  substantial  premium  over  the  or- 
dinary mixed  white  Beans  that  are  still  grown  by  so 
many  farmers.  This  is  the  grandest  Bean  for  a farm 


crop  that  we  have 
side  with  any  Bean 
yield  fully  one-third 
The  pods  are  large 
medium  sized,  pure 
beans,  which  excel  in 
is  very  early,  having 
from  planting.  It  is 


New  Robust  Field  Bean 

Also  Called  Thousand-to-One  Field  Bean. 


ever  seen.'  Side  by 
known  to  us,  ours  will 
to  one-half  more 
and  filled  full  with 
white,  nearly  round 
cooking  qualities.  It 
dry  beans  in  80  days 
an  upright  grower, 
holding  the  pods  well  up  from  the  ground,  and  a great 
bearer.  The  pods  grow  in  thick  clusters  and  ripen  in 
August,  the  leaves  falling  earlier  than  other  varieties. 
This  allows  the  sun  to  shine  on  the  pods  and  matures 
them.  No  other  bean  approaches  it  in  yield,  quality 
readiness  to  find  sale  on  the  market.  Pkt.,  10c, 

Large  White  Marrow 

Vines  large,  slender,  spreading,  with  short  runners 
small  leaves;  very  prolific;  pods  broad,  green,  changing  to 
yellow;  seed  large,  about  twice  the  size  of  the  white  navy 
bean;  ovoid,  clear  white,  cooking  very  dry  and  mealy. 
Dry  pods  thresh  very  easily.  Ripens  a little  later  than 
Isbell’s  Improved  Pea.  Pkt.,  10c. 


This  new  strain  of  White  Field  Beans  was  introduced 
by  the  Michigan  Agricultural  College  and  wherever  it  has 
been  grown,  has  given  excellent  satisfaction  At  the 
Agricultural  College  it  has  always  outyielded  all  other 
beans.  The  plants  are  of  decidedly  robust  growth,  de- 
veloping a good  root  system  before  setting  pods;  there- 
fore being  later  in  beginning  to  pod  up  when  compared 
with  other  strains.  From  that  time  they  make  a much 
more  rapid  growth  and  ripen  the  pods  quickly  and  evenly. 
The  ripe  beans  are  of  about  the  same  size  and  shape  as 
our  Michigan  Pea  Beans  and  of  clear  white  color.  This 
variety  is  especially  suited  to  heavier  soils.  Pkt.,  10c. 


ROYAL.  DWARF  or  WHITE  KIDNEY Plant  upright, 

with  large,  broad  leaves;  pods  medium  size,  dark  green; 
seed  large,  white,  kidney-shaped,  slightly  flattened  and  of 
excellent  quality,  green  or  dry.  Pkt.,  10c. 

RED  KIDNEY. — The  good  old-fashioned  baking  bean. 
The  beans  are  of  large  size  and  very  rich  flavor.  Our 
stock  is  extra  select  Northern  grown.  Pkt.,  10c. 

BROWN  SWEDISH. — Perhaps  the  best  yielder  of  all 
field  beans.  The  beans  are  brown  in  color,  of  medium 
size  and  excellent  for  cooking  and  baking.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Our  free  Cultural  Leaflet  on  Field  Beans  tells  how  to 
get  the  biggest  yields.  Ask  for  it  with  your  order.  Big 
crops  of  beaus  mean  big  bank  accounts. 


PRICES  OF  FIELD  BEANS  WILL  BE  GOVERNED  BY 
THE  MARKET.  Ask  for  quotations,  we  always  sell  at 
tire  lowest  rates  consistent  with  best  quality. 


A Field  of  the  New  “Robust”  White  Field  Beans. 


22  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Isbell’s  Perfect 
Pole  Lima. 


POLE  OR  CLIMBING  BEANS 

Pole  Beans  arc  much  more  productive  than  the  bush  varieties,  and 
their  bearing:  season  is  longer — though  they  require  a little  more  care 
in  handling.  Be  sure  to  plant  a few  hills  of  Pole  Beans  in  your 
garden  this  year,  you  will  be  amply  repaid  for  your  trouble. 

CULTURE. — After  warm,  settled  weather,  set  poles  4 to  8 feet 
long  in  rows  North  and  South,  4 feet  apart,  the  poles  being  3 feet 
apart  in  the  row,  and  set  leaning  to  the  North  at  an  angle  of  35 
degrees.  Set  in  this  way,  the  vines  climb  better,  bear  earlier,  and 
the  pods  are  straighter  and  more  easier  seen.  Around  each  hill  plant 
from  5 to  8 beans,  two  inches  deep.  When  well  started  thin  to  four 
plants.  1 pound  of  seed  to  100  hilLs,  20  to  30  pounds  to  the 
according  to  the  size  of  the  seed  beans. 

Burger’s  Stringless  Green  Pod 

White  Seeded  Kentucky  Wonder — The  best  Green  Pod  Pole  Bean 
for  the  North.  The  vines  are  not  very  long,  and  can  be  grown  on 
brush  instead  of  on  a pole.  The  pods  are  borne  in  clusters  and 
average  6 to  8 inches  in  length;  are  uniformly  straight,  and  of  dark 
green  color.  They  are  absolutely  stringless,  very  meaty,  tender  and 
sweet  in  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Kentucky  Wonder  or  Old  Homestead 

It  is  enormously  productive,  pods  hanging  in  great  clusters  from 
top  to  bottom  of  the  pole.  It  is  entirely  stringless,  cooks  tender  and 
melting,  and  always  gives  perfect  satisfaction.  Splendid  snap  bean. 
See  illustration  below.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Early  Golden  Cluster  Wax 

Grandest  Yellow-Podded  Pole  Bean  in  Cultivation.  Well  Repays 
the  Trouble  of  Procuring  Poles.  We  have  grown  pods  from  this 
variety  10  inches  long  and  a most  beautiful  golden-waxy  color,  and 
where  they  have  been  exposed  in  market  have  readily  brought  a 
better  price  than  any  other  sort.  Pods  are  produced  in  clusters  of 
from  4 to  6 the  entire  length  of  the  vine.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Kentucky  Wonder  Wax 

The  best  pole  wax  bean  for  Northern  planting:  it  is  similar  in 

habit  of  growth  to  “Kentucky  Wonder  Green  Pod’’;  and  bears 
early,  or  when  about  as  high  as  the  average  bush  bean.  Pods  are 
beautiful  golden-yellow,  and  so  fleshy  that  often  the  thickness  sur- 
passes the  width;  make  delicious  eating.  A heavy  yielder  and 
bears  a long  season.  Pkt.,  15c. 

LAZY  WIFE — The  finest  flavored  of  all  as  “snap-shorts.”  The 
pods  are  produced  in  great  abundance,  and  measure  from  5 to  6 
inches  long.  They  are  broad  and  thick;  very  fleshy  and  entirely 
stringless.  Pkt.,  15c. 

WHITE  CREASEBACK — Very  early  and  heavy  yielder.  Pods  are 
medium  long,  silver-green  and  of  best  quality  as  snaps,  being  very 
fleshy  and  tender.  Seed  pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 

. , DUTCH  CASE  KNIFE,  or  WHITE  DUTCH— Early,  good  yielder 

Burger  s Stringless.  Pods  flat,  long,  of  green  color.  The  ripe  beans  are  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 


CUT  SHORT,  or  CORN  HILL — Popular  variety  for 
planting  amongst  corn.  It  will  give  a good  crop  without 
the  use  of  poles.  Pods  short,  of  fine  quality.  Pkt.,  15c. 

SCARLET  RUNNER — Popular  for  both  ornamental  and 
culinary  purposes.  The  flowers,  which  are  borne  profusely 
in  large  sprays,  are  of  brilliant  scarlet  color;  they  are 
followed  by  large  green  pods  of  beans,  which  are  of  very 
fine  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c. 


HORTICULTURAL,  or  SPECKLED  CRANBERRY— An 

old  favorite,  excellent  both  as  snap  and  shell  bean.  Beans 
are  large  and  of  fine  flavor.  Medium  early.  Pkt.,  10c. 

YARD  LONG,  or  ASPARAGUS  BEAN— A great  curiosity 
and  withal  a bean  of  excellent  quality.  Pods  are  usually 
18  to  24  inches  but  frequently  30  and  sometimes  36  inches 
in  length.  An  excellent  table  vegetable,  pods  tender,  of 
rich  asparagus  flavor.  Pkt„  10c. 


POLE  LIMA  BEANS 

Many  growers  prefer  role  Lima  to  Bush  Lima  Beans,  because  they  yield  more  abundantly  and  continually  until  frost. 
The  pods  are  easier  to  pick  and  are  held  up  cleanly  off  the  ground. 

Culture  is  the  same  as  given  at  top  of  this  page.  Around  each  hill  plant  from  5 to  6 beans,  two  inches  deep.  When 
well  started  thin  to  three  plants.  Use  2 to  3 pounds  for  100  hills,  40  pounds  to  the  acre. 


Isbell’s  Perfect  Early  Pole  Lima 

THE  EARLIEST  POLE  LIMA — This  variety  was  de- 
veloped by  a market  gardener  who  selected  the  largest 
green  beans  from  the  thinnest  and  most  easily 
opened  pods.  The  result  is  that  it  furnishes 
the  largest  green  shelled  beans  at  the  earliest 
date,  and  is  far  more  easily  shelled  than  any 
other  Lima.  The  vine  is  very  productive  and 
exceptionally  hardy  and  vigorous.  The  shelled 
beans  are  of  fine  quality  and  immense  size. 
Pkt.,  15c. 


Seibert’s  New  Early  Pole  Lima 

The  most  popular  early  Lima.  This  bean  is  very  vigor- 
ous and  productive,  bearing  throughout  a long  season; 
pods  large  and  easily  opened,  containing  3 to  4 large 
fleshy,  tender  beans  of  excellent  quality.  Pkt.,  10c. 

King  of  the  Garden  Pole  Lima 

An  old,  well  known  standard  sort.  A strong  grower  and 
uniformly  large  podded.  The  pods  frequently  contain  5 
to  6 very  large  beans.  Beans  of  excellent  quality,  easily 
6helled.  A heavy  yielder.  Pkt.,  10c. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  23 


ISBELL’S  CHOICE  TABLE  BEETS 


Detroit  Dark  Red 


Best  for  Home,  Market  or  Conner, 


/"'ll] fiii« pi  The  best  results  are  obtained  on  a deep,  rich,  sandy  loam. 
vltlLUl  C Sow  as  early  as  the  ground  can  be  prepared,  in  drills  18 
inches  apart,  and  thin  out  to  3 or  4 inches  in  rows.  No  vegetable  in  the 
whole  garden  can  be  utilized  a longer  time  than  Beets.  Planting  in 
succession,  you  can  still  be  having  tender  greens  when  the  roots  are 
pulled  for  canning.  Beets  can  easily  be  stored  in  cellar  or  house,  packed 
in  boxes  with  sand,  for  use  during  the  winter.  Always  sow  in  freshly 
prepared  soil,  which  should  be  pressed  firmly  over  the  seed.  For  suc- 
cession sow  at  intervals  up  to  July  15th.  For  winter  use  sow  from  June 
25th  to  August  10th.  One  ounce  will  sow  fifty  feet  of  row,  5 to  6 pounds 
are  required  per  acre.  For  field  culture  the  rows  should  be 
2 Yz  feet  apart  and  covered  three-fourths  inch  deep. 

“Careo”  will  prevent  maggots  from  spoiling  your  beet  roots. 
Beets  are  so  easy  to  grow  you  should  plant  at  least  a row 
or  two  in  your  garden.  They  may  be  cooked  and  sliced  for 
salads;  buttered  beets  are  delicious;  a few  jars  of  pickled 
beets  will  be  a treat  in  the  winter. 


VfTFIP'HpQ  For  first  early  market  use  we  recommend 
V dllCUCS  Extra  Early  Egyptian.  For  second  early 
Crosby’s  Egyptian,  Isbell’s  Early  Blood  Turnip  and  Crimson 
Globe.  For  main  crop  for  market  and  home  use  Detroit 
Dark  Red,  also  Crimson  Globe,  the  latter  variety  being  one 
of  the  very  best  for  pickling.  For  fall  and  winter  use  plant 
Edmand’s  Blood  Turnip,  Half  Long  and  Long  Dark  Red. 
Some  of  the  best  home-garden  varieties  are  Eclipse,  Early 
Model,  Crimson  Globe  and  Half  Long  Blood. 


Growers  in  the  East  and  West  plant  largely  of  Egyptian, 
Detroit  Dark  Red  and  Crimson  Globe.  In  the  South  Crosby’s 
Egyptian  and  Crimson  Globe  seem  to  be  preferred. 


Detroit  Dark  Red  Turnip  Beet  is  the  finest  main-crop  all-purpose  Beet  in  cultivation.  For  the  home  garden  it  is 
especially  desirable  on  account  of  its  exquisite  quality,  being  sweet,  tender  and  fine-grained,  without  any  trace  of  wood- 
iness or  stringy  tendency.  Splendid  for  canning.  The  rich  dark  red  color  makes  an  attractive  dish  on  your  table. 

For  Market  Gardeners  Detroit  Dark  Red  is  the  best  main  crop  sort  known.  It  is  unusually  attractive  on  the  market, 
being  of  perfect  form  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.  Ready  for  use  in  50  to  55  days. 
The  tops  are  upright  in  growth;  leaves  dark  green  shaded  with  red.  Fkt..  10c. 


PICKLED  BEETS.  Boil  the  smaller  beets  until  tender,  skin  and  place  in 
sterilized  cans;  pour  the  following  boiling  hot  mixture  over  them:  2 pounds 

brown  sugar,  3 pints  vinegar  (diluted  if  too  strong)  l tablespoonful  Whole 
black  peppers. 


Crosby’s  Egyptian 

The  Great  Extra  Early  Money  Maker  for 


Market  Growers. 

A very  superior  Extra  Early  strain  of  Garden 
Beet  which  has  been  carefully  selected  for  years  by 
Mr.  Crosby,  a noted  market  gardener  near  Boston, 
one  of  the  most  critical  markets  in  the  country 
Mr.  Crosby’s  aim  was  to  secure  a perfect  forcing 
Beet  for  outdoor  planting.  This  Beet  excels  in 
handsome  form,  a good  size,  small  tops,  very  small 
tap-root,  fine  quality,  and  above  all,  quick,  rapid 
growth.  Takes  on  its  Turnip  shape  very  early,  a 
decided  advantage  for  forcing  for  real  early  market, 
and  especially  for  a market  where  Beets  are  sold 
in  bunches.  Our  stock  is  very  carefully  grown,  with 
special  reference  to  market  gardeners’  needs,  and  we 
highly  recommend  it.  A favorite  sort  in  all  sec- 
tions of  the  country.  Ready  for  use  in  45  to  50 
days.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Extra  Early  Egyptian 

Excellent  for  the  first  early  crop.  Very  early,  with 
very  small  tap-root;  flesh  dark  red,  hard,  crisp  and 
tender  when  young.  The  roots  are  rounded  on  top 
but  flat  at  bottom  end.  Suitable  for  forcing.  Fine 
for  canning  and  pickling.  Ready  for  use  in  40  to 
45  days.  Trial  ground  tests  reveal  splendid  uni- 
formity in  size  and  shape  of  roots  of  our  strain. 
Pkt.,  5c. 

Crimson  Globe 


Excellent  Table  and  Market  Beet. 

Of  fine  shape,  very  small  tap-root,  deep  crimson  flesh  of  fine  grain,  sur- 
prisingly sweet  flavor  and  unsurpassed  quality.  The  foliage  is  small — leaves 
all  grow  from  a very  small  crown  in  the  top  of  the  bulb.  The  beets  are  en- 
tirely free  from  fibrous  rootlets,  having  only  a slender  tap-root.  This  beet  is 
extensively  planted  for  second  early  and  main  crop  purposes,  it  is  a splendid 
mid-season  variety.  Does  well  here  and  in  the  South.  No  up-to-date  grower 
can  afford  to  be  without  this  most  excellent  new  sort.  Ready  for  use  in  50  to 
55  days.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Edmand’s  Blood  Turnip 

A good  variety  to  follow  the  extra  early  sorts,  and  one  of  the  best  for 
winter  use.  Skin  and  flesh  are  both  dark  red  and  the  quality  is  good;  very 
tender  and  a good  keeper.  The  beets  do  not  grow  large  and  coarse,  have 
small  tops  and  can  be  planted  close.  Ready  for  use  in  50  to  55  days.  Market 
gardeners  esteem  it  highly,  equally  good  for  the  home  garden.  Pkt.,  5e. 


24  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


for  cooking  TABLE  BEETS  for  canning 


Our  book, 
will  tell  you 
beets  for  wiintei 


Half  Long  Blood  Red. 


Early  Model 


Fine  for  Bunching  and  Family  Use. 

Early  Model  is  a perfect  globe  in 
shape,  with  very  small  tap-root 
and  the  color  of  the  flesh  is  equal 
to  that  of  the  best  long  beets.  The 
foliage  is  very  small.  The  beets 
are  smooth  and  of  deepest  blood 
red  color,  and  they  quickly  attain 
a good  size.  The  flesh  is  decidedly 
tender,  sweet  and  free'  from  fibre. 
Very  attractive  for  bunching,  for 
early  use;  splendid  sort  for  can- 
ning, color  and  quality  being  extra 
fine.  Early  Model  has  become  a 
great  favorite  with  all  planters  on 
account  of  its  uniform  and  thor- 
ough-bred type.  Ready  for  use  in 
50  to  55  days.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Malt  Long  Mark  Blood 

The  flesh  is  rich,  dark  red,  dis- 
tinctly zoned,  very  sweet,  crisp  and 
tender.  Excellent  to  slice  for  pick 
les.  It  retains  its  good  quality 
longer  than  other  sorts.  Splendid 
for  fall  and  winter  use,  excellent 
keeper.  Popular 
deners.  Ready 
days.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Mixed  Beet  Seed 


This  is  a very  carefully  prepared 
mixture  of  best  sorts  for  table  use. 
A small  quantity  of  Mixed  Beet 
seed  will  supply  you  with  beets 
throughout  the  season.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Early  Model. 


FRIED  BEETS. — Cook  large 
beets  until  tender,  plunge  into 
cold  water  and  remove  the 
skins;  cut  into  thick  slices,  dip 
in  cracker  crumbs  or  flour  and 
fry  in  bacon  fat. 

DO  NOT  FORGET  to  make 
a planting  of  beets  about  Au- 
gust 1st,  to  give  you  roots  for 
canning  and  winter  storing. 
Beets  contain  much  more  nu- 
triment than  any  other  root 
crop  except  potatoes. 


Extra  Early  Eclipse 

The  Eclipse  is  a very  small  round,  uniform- 
shaped beet  which  is  practically  as  early  as 
the  Early  Flat  Egyptian,  and  Of  exceptionally 
fine  quality.  Color  is  glossy  red,  not  of  as  dark 
color  as  Crosby’s  Egyptian  and  Detroit  Dark 
Red.  The  beets  are  smooth,  with  very  small 
tap-root.  Flesh  bright  red  with  lighter  zones. 
It  is  especially  popular  as  a family  beet,  be- 
cause when  used  for  greens  the  foliage  seems 
to  be  more  tender  and  richer  than  other  sorts. 
Ready  for  use  in  about  45  days.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Isbell’s  Improved  Early 
Blood  Turnip 

This  splendid  beet  is  very  early, 
and  of  extra  fine  quality.  The 
color  is  a rich  dark  red,  and  shape 
is  globular.  It  is  free  from  side  or 
fibrous  roots,  being  always  smooth. 

It  is  excellent  for  forcing  for  a 
main  spring  or  summer  crop,  or 
for  use  in  winter,  as  it  is  a good  keeper.  It 
always  cuts  and  cooks  a rich,  dark  blood-red; 
it  is  tender,  sweet  and  crisp  and  is  in  every 
way  the  standard  sort  for  the  home  gardener. 
Our  strain  shows  a splendid  type  of  roots. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

Long  Dark  Red 

Very  dark  red;  sweet,  tender, 
good  winter  keeper;  stands  dry 
weather  better  than  any  other 
beet,  and  keeps  longest.  Ready 
for  use  in  65  to  75  days.  Popular 
for  fall  and  winter  use.  Pkt.,  5e, 


Swiss  Chard  or  Spinach  Beet 

This  fine  vegetable  gives  large  returns  for  little  care;  it  yields  a con- 
stant crop  from  July  until  winter.  The  leaves  of  Swiss  Chard  are  used 
for  greens  the  same  as  spinach  or  beet  tops;  they  are  equal  in  quality 
and  easier  to  prepare  than  spinach,  and  far  superior  to  beets.  Sow 
early  in  spring,  in  rows  16  inches  apart,  and  thin  out  to  6 inches  apart 
in  the  rows.  It  can  be  used  all  summer  when  spinach  is  not  available. 
Later  the  leaves  grow  very  large,  with  broad,  flat,  pure  white  stems, 
and  mid-ribs,  which  may  be  cooked  like  Asparagus  or  Celery  or  made 
into  very  good  pickles.  Try  this  splendid  vegetable  and  you  will  al- 
ways plant  it.  Fine  for  poultry  as  green  feed  or  pasture. 

LUCITLLUS. — Best  variety  of  Swiss  Chard.  Plants  grow  to  a height 
of  two  feet.  Stalks  very  large  and  thick;  pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 

LARGE  RIBBED  WHITE. — Smaller  size  than  the  above.  Pitt.,  5c. 


AFTER  THE  WAR— WHAT? 

Let  us  not  relax  our  efforts  in 
the  maximum  production  of  food. 
Whole  nations  are  at  the  point  of 
starvation  over  in  Europe — -they 
depend  largely  upon  the  American 
farmer  to  feed  them.  Whole  arm- 
ies of  our  boys  will  have  to  remain 
in  Europe  for  some  time — they  too 
must  have  the  best  of  food. 

More  than  ever  the  world  is  de- 
pendent upon  the  American  far- 
mer and  gardener.  Plant  every 
acre  you  can  take  care  of,  turn 
your  war  garden  into  a “Victory 
Garden’’ — but  raise  food!  Food 
has  helped  to  win  the  war — food 
will  help  greatly  to  shorten  the 
reconstruction  period. 


LEND  YOUR  CATALOG. 

The  United  States  Government 
has  asked  us,  in  common  with 
other  large  users  of  paper,  to  help 
conserve  the  paper  supply.  Fuel 
is  none  too  plentiful.  A pound  of 
fuel  makes  a pound  of  paper. 

You  can  help  and  we  can  help 
by  making  every  catalog  go  as 
far  as  possible.  LEND  YOUR 
CATALOG  to  your  friends  who 
are  interested  in  good  seeds,  so 
that  they  will  not  need  new  ones. 

Requests  for  catalogs  will  be 
gladly  received  and  complied  with, 
but  your  courtesy  in  loaning  your 
catalog  to  your  neighbors  and 
friends  who  do  not  already  have 
it,  will  be  greatly  appreciated. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  25 


Mammoth 


Long:  Red 


Mangel 


Yields 


20  tons 


Rich 


Feed 


per  Acre. 


Mangels  and  Sugar  Beets 

_ CULTURE. — Both  Mangels  and  Sugrar  Beets  require  deep,  well  en- 
riched soil.  Sou-  in  May  or  June  in  rows  18  inches  to  2 feet  apart 
and  6 to  8 inches  in  the  rows.  Yroung  plants 
may  be  transplanted  to  fill  up  vacancies.  As 
soon  as  frost  occurs,  dig:  the  crop.  For  winter 
store  in  cellar  or  in  pits,  5 to  6 lbs.  per  acre. 

The  value  of  Sugar  Beets  and  Mangels  for 
stock  feeding:  is  clearly  seen  in  the  improved 
health  and  condition  of  the  animals,  the  in- 
creased flow  and  quality  of  milk  from  cows  and 
the  saving:  in  fodder.  They  yield  enormously 
and  can  be  grown  at  trifling  cost.  Everyone 
who  keeps  even  one  cow  should  grow  a patch  of 
either  Mangels  or  Sugar  Beets  for  winter  feed. 

One  pound  of  dry  matter  in  Mangels  has  as 
much  feeding  value  as  one  pound  of  mixed 
grains,  besides  Mangels  have  an  additional  val- 
ue on  the  health  and  digestion  of  animals. 

Mangels  and  Beets  make  excellent  and  rich  feed 
for  poultry  to  balance  grain  feed. 

Mammoth  Long  Red  Mangel 

Isbell’s  Select  Strain,  often  growing  from  24 
to  30  inches  in  length,  weighing  from  25  to  35 
tbs.  We  place  this  grand  variety  at  the  head 
of  the  list  and  believe  it  deserves  first  place. 

It  grows  to  an  immense  size,  is  enormously  pro- 
ductive and  profitable,  if  grown  on  rich,  deep 
soil,  and  is  an  excellent  keeper.  This  variety 
will  yield  more  tons  per  acre  than  any  other. 

The  roots  are  easily  harvested  as  they  grow 
well  above  the  ground.  Oz.,  10c. 

Giant  Long  Yellow  Mangel 

In  every  way  the  counterpart  of  the  Mam- 
moth Long  Red,  except  that  skin  and  flesh  is  of 
rich  yellow  color.  A heavy  yielder  and  good 
keeper.  In  feeding  value  the  yellow  fleshed 
Mangels  are  considered  superior  to  the  red  sorts. 

Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid,  oz.,  10c. 

Golden  Giant  Mangel 

A grand  yellow  Mangel,  wonderfully  prolific, 
yielding  1,000  to  2,000  bushels  per  acre  on  good 
soil.  Quality  high,  best  and  sweetest  for  milch 
cows.  We  take  great  pleasure  in  offering  such  a 
valuable  sort.  Oz.,  10c. 


Giant 

Feeding 

Sugar 

Mangel 


Giant  Feeding 
Half  Sugar  Mangel 


By  skillful  breeding  there  has  been 
developed  in  Giant  Feeding  Sugar 
Beets  a sort  much  more  valuable  for 
feeding  purposes  than  the  old  sorts 
of  Mangels.  In  addition  to  this  the 
size  and  form  have  been  improved 
until  it  yields  nearly  as  much  per 
acre  as  Mangels,  and  is  much  easier 
handled,  keeps  better  and  is  in  every 
way  most  valuable  to  the  farmer. 
Roots  large,  oval  in  form,  with  small  top.  On  account  of  growing 
partly  out  of  the  ground  and  the  long  ovoid  shape  the  crop  can 
be  harvested  and  stored  easily.  Oz.,  10c. 


Golden  Tankard  Mangel 

The  flesh  is  rich  deep  yellow  color,  differing 
in  this  respect  from  other  Mangels,  surpassing 
them  in  milk  producing  qualities.  Sheep  and 
other  stock  thrive  on  this  variety.  The  roots 
are  of  large  diameter,  tapering  quickly  at  the 
bottom,  which  is  quite  broad,  with  only  a small 
tap-root.  It  yields  an  enormous  bulk  on  good 
land.  Oz.,  10c. 

Giant  Red  Eckendorf  Mangel 

The  Eckendorf  Mangels  are  phenomenal  yield- 
ers  and  are  easily  harvested,  the  root  growing 
to  the  largest  part  above  the  ground.  A splen- 
did long  keeper.  Roots  are  smooth,  of  cylin- 
drical shape,  and  weigh  from  15  to  25  pounds 
apiece.  By  mail,  postpaid,  oz.,  10c. 


French  White  Sugar  Red  Top 

This  sort  is  the  most  largely  grown  for  stock  feeding  in  Europe, 
where  the  superior  feeding  value  of  sugar  beets  over  the  coarse 
Mangel  Wurzels  is  generally  recognized.  Oz.,  10c. 

Sugar  Beet  Seed 

CULTURE. — Sugar  Beets  for  sugar- 
making  may  be  grown  on  any  good 
garden  soil.  They  require  the  same 
culture  as  Mangels,  see  above. 

Vilmorin’s  Improved 
Sugar 

Contains  a large  percentage  of  sugar 
and  is  a good  yielder.  The  roots  are 
ripe  and  in  condition  to  harvest  when 
the  lower  leaves  show  a yellow  tinge 
and  begin  to  droop.  Oz.,  15c. 

How  to  Make  Sugar. — The  beets  are 
cut  into  thin  slices  and  soaked  in  hot 
water  for  one  hour  to  extract  the 
sugar.  The  liquid  is  then  boiled  down 
to  the  thickness  desired.  While  boiling 
is  progressing,  a scum  will  rise  to  the 
surface,  this  is  removed  by  means  of  a 
skimmer. 

The  syrup  is  canned  or  bottled  while 
hot  and  tightly  sealed.  The  syrup  has 
a pleasant  flavor,  is  wholesome  and 
nutritious.  A bushel  of  beets  will  pro- 
duce 3 to  5 quarts  of  syrup.  Ask  for 
free  circular  on  sugar  making. 


Golden  Tankard  Mangel — Very  Prolific — High  Quality, 


26  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


CABBAGE  ISBELL’S  HIGHLY-BRED  STRAINS 


CULTURE.— In  general,  the  dates  given  below  are  correct 
for  the  Northern  and  Central  States. 

For  early  use,  sow  seeds  of  the  early  kinds  in  the  hot-beds  or 
in  a box  in  the  house  the  last  of  January  or  early  in  February; 
transplant  to  the  open  ground  in  April,  in  rows  2 feet  apart 
and  18  inches  in  the  row;  or  sow  a bed  of  seed  outside  as 
soon  as  the  soil  can  be  worked.  Transplant  in  about  four 
weeks.  For  second  early  Cabbage,  sow  in  April  and  trans- 
plant in  May.  For  late  Cabbage,  sow  in  May  and  transplant 
in  July  in  rows  3 feet  apart  and  2 feet  in  the  tow.  In  trans- 
planting, it  is  important  that  plants  be  set  down  to  the  first 
leaf.  Use  “Carco”  to  destroy  the  Cabbage  Maggot. 


IsbelPs  Lightning  Express  Cabbage 

The  Earliest  Hard  Heading  Cabbage  in  Cultivation. 

ISBELL’S  LIGHTNING  EXPRESS  combines  earliness  with 
solidity,  good  size,  delicious  flavor,  tenderness  and  productive- 
ness. We  have  no  hesitancy  in  making  the  bold 
claim  that  it  is  the  Earliest  Cabbage  in  Cultb- 
vation.  It  has  produced  fine  marketable  heads 
in  70  days  from  the  sowing  of  the  seed.  A val- 
uable feature  is  its  compactness  of  growth. 
Over  14,000  heads  can  be  grown  on  an  acre  of 
any  good  ground  sufficiently  fertilized.  Very 
hardy,  permitting  earliest  planting.  We  can 
recommend  Isbell’s  Lightning  Express  Cabbage  to  the  market 
gardener,  trucker  and  private  planter  as  a perfect  first  early 
Cabbage  in  every  respect.  Pkt.,  20c. 


Isbell’s  Lightning  Express. 

IsbelPs  Select  Early 
Jersey  Wakefield 

Very  Early — Solid — Good. 

This  old  and  rightly  popular  sort  needs 
no  description,  but  our  friends  will  find 
that  our  strain  is  the  genuine  article. 

We  grow  it  on  Long  Island,  where  the 
variety  originated,  and  where  the  soil 
and  climate  are  best  suited  to  produce 
the  purest  and  most  vigorous  stock.  This 
is  very  important  for  it  starts  off  with 
strength  and  vigor  and  frequently  ma- 
tures in  100  days  from  seed  sowing. 

Heads  cone-shaped  and  very  solid.  Our 
strain  has  few  outer  leaves  and  cannot 


be  surpassed  for  uniform,  even  heading 
and  earliness.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Volga  or  Early  Stonehead 

A Profitable  Market  Sort. 

Plants  set  out  July  9th  on  very  or- 
dinary soil,  produced  large,  solid  heads 
by  the  10th  of  October — two  or  three 
weeks  earlier  than  other  large  kinds. 

The  plant  is  nearly  all  head,  having  few 
outside  leaves.  The  heads  are  nearly  as 
round  and  hard  as  Danish  Ball  Head, 
while  they  are  much  larger  and  heavier, 
often  weighing  15  pounds  each.  Silvery- 

green  in  color,  of  low  growth,  with  spreading  leaves  and  short  stem. 

The  quality  of  this  Cabbage  is  very  fine,  both  for  cooking  and  kraut. 

For  Winter  Keeping  no  Cabbage  is  superior,  except  the  Danish  Ball  Head.  It  will 
keep  perfectly  all  winter  if  kept  cool. 

The  Volga  will  succeed  well  in  the  Southern  States  where  the  Ball  Head  fails. 
Plant  it  in  the  South  for  early  market,  in  the  North  for  the  fall  market.  This  Cab- 
bage will  prove  a most  profitable  one  to  all.  Pkt.,  20c. 


Isbell’s 
Early 

The  evenest  heading  and 
perb  Cabbage  in  cultivation.  Extra 
early,  round-headed.  See  description 
under  novelties.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Charleston  or 
Large  Wakefield 

An  Improved  and  Larger  Form  of 
Jersey  Wakefield. 

Charleston  Wakefield  requires  only 
about  ten  days  or  two  weeks  more 
time  to  reach  marketable  size,  but  as 
it  comes  immediately  after  the  earli- 
est varieties  and  yields  fully  twice 
the  crop,  it  is  highly  esteemed  every- 
where by  market  gardeners.  It  is 
almost  impossible  to  induce  the  large 
eastern  gardeners  to  plant  any  other 
variety  for  second  early.  The  head  is 
slightly  more  rounded  than  the  early 
strain.  Charleston  Wakefield  is  a 
good  keeper,  and  may  be  planted  late 
as  a second  crop  to  mature  in  the  fall 
if  desired.  It  is  also  a splendid  ship- 
per. Pkt..  10c. 


Volga  or  Early  Stonehead. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  27 


DEPENDABLE  SURE  CROP  KINDS  CABBAGE 


GOOD  SEED  is  of  the  utmost  importance  in  all 
crops,  and  no  doubt  it  has  a greater  effect  on  the 
final  outcome  of  the  Cabbage  crop  than  any  other. 
Do  not  throw  away  any  chance  of  success  by 
using  poor  seed.  Seed  taken  from  selected  heads 
grown  under  proper  conditions  will  repay  you 
many  times  at  harvest  for  its  extra  cost.  In 
buying  Isbell’s  strains  of  Cabbage  you  take  the 
first  step  in  the  right  direction. 

Cabbage  requires  rich,  deep,  mellow  soil,  high 
manuring  and  good  culture  to  obtain  fine,  solid 
heads  and  a big  crop.  For  Cabbage  worms  dust 
with  “Slug  Shot.”  For  Cabbage  lice  use  “Black 
Leaf  40.” 

One  ounce  of  seed  produces  2500  to  3000  plants. 
4 ounces  will  grow  enough  plants  to  set  one  acre. 

For  early  market  and  home  use  we  recommend 
Isbell’s  Lightning  Express  and  Early  Jersey  Wake- 
field, with  Isbell’s  Superb  and  Copenhagen  Mar- 
ket coming  in  a few  days  later.  For  second  early. 
Glory  of  Enkhuizen  and  All-Head  are  among  the 
best,  while  for  main  crop  and  winter  use  we  rely 
upon  Danish  Roundhead,  Danish  Ballhead,  Isbell’s 
Jackson  Winter  and  Premium  Late  Flat  Dutch. 

For  the  home  garden  the  Savoy  Cabbages  are 
highly  esteemed  on  account  of  their  superior  flavor. 
Don’t  overlook  to  plant  a few  Red  Cabbages  for 
pickling,  salads  and  cold  slaw.  Plant  Early 
Winningstadt,  All  Seasons  and  All-Head  Early 
for  making  kraut. 


All  Head  Early. 

CABBAGE  SALAD. — Either  red  or  white  cab- 
bage may  be  used  for  salad;  select  solid,  firm 
heads,  remove  the  outer  leaves  and  cut  the  ten- 
der cabbage  into  fine  shreds.  Wash  well  and 
let  soak  in  cold  water  for  half  an  hour.  Drain 
and  season  with  French  dressing  or  cooked 
salad  dressing.  Serve  at  once. 


New  Copenhagen  Market 

Profitable  Early  Market  Sort. 

Our  seed  comes  direct  from  the  originator  at  Copenhagen.  A valu- 
able new  early  Cabbage  from  Denmark,  producing  a large,  globe-shaped 
head,  which  comes  into  market  along  with  Charleston  Wakefield.  Stands 
longer  in  field  without  bursting,  than  any  other  variety.  Produces  fine 
large  heads  of  light,  green  color,  averaging  ten  pounds  in  weight;  uni- 
form in  shape  and  size  and  very  solid,  with  few  loose  leaves.  It  i9 
a vigorous  grower  and  an  excellent  keeper.  Grows  close  to  the  ground 
on  a short  stem,  has  few  outer  leaves,  permitting  close  planting.  The 
entire  crop  can  be  harvested  at  one  time.  Does  well  in  the  South. 
It  is  one  of  the  leading  market  sorts.  Pkt.,  20c. 

All  Seasons— Good  Early  and  Late 

One  of  the  finest  for  second  early  or  late,  growing  to  a large  size 
quickly  and  surely.  The  heads  are  extremely  hard  and  solid,  round, 
flattened  at  top.  It  is  called  “All  Seasons”  because  it  is  good  for 
autumn  or  winter  as  well  as  early  summer.  Even  under  adverse  con- 
ditions it  is  a sure  header,  and  though  planted  late,  it  keeps  well.  In 
quality  it  cannot  be  excelled.  Desirable  for  kraut.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Early  Winningstadt 

One  of  the  best  early  sorts  for  general  use  and  an  old  favorite  every- 
where. Its  great  hardiness  permits  early  planting  ; sure  to  head,  suffer- 
ing less  from  Cabbage  worm  than  most  other  sorts.  Heads  pointed, 
very  hard  and  of  uniform  shape.  A good  keeper  winter  or  summer. 
Good  for  kraut  making.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Early  Flat  Dutch 

Standard  second  early  sort,  sure  solid  header,  of  even  size,  weight  10 
to  12  pounds  each,  fine  grained  and  of  good  flavor.  Stands  long  with- 
out bursting.  It  succeeds  everywhere  and  is  particularly  suited  to  the 
South,  as  it  resists  heat  well.  Pkt.,  10c. 


New  Copenhagen 
Market. 


All  Head  Early  or  Faultless 

The  deep,  flat  heads  are  remarkably  solid,  very  uniform  in 
color,  form  and  size.  The  hard  heads  grow  so  free  from 
spreading  leaves  that  fully  1000  more  heads  than  usual  with 
large  Cabbage  can  be  grown  to  the  acre.  It  is  the  most 
thoroughbred  of  all  American  Cabbages.  Very  popular 
amongst  the  kraut  growers.  Makes  a fine  winter  Cabbage 
if  sown  late.  Pkt.,  15c. 


Glory  of  Enkhuizen 

This  splendid  sort  is  gaining  in  popularity  each  year  as 
people  learn  of  its  many  desirable  qualities.  It  is  one  of 
the  very  earliest,  has  round,  solid  white  heads  of  good  size, 
fine  ribbed,  and  is  of  excellent  quality.  The  outer  leaves  are 
globe-shaped,  permitting  close  planting.  This  is  not  only  a 
great  Cabbage  for  second  early  market  use,  but  it  is  also 
a profitable  variety  to  raise  for  fall  use.  Pkt.,  20c. 


All  Seasons — Good  for  Early  and  Late  Planting. 


28  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Danish 

Ballhead. 


Danish  “Ballhead” 

Isbell’s  True  Danish  Ballhead  is  the  Surest 
Growing,  Surest  Heading,  Surest  Keeping, 
Surest  Selling,  Best  Shipping  and  Finest 
Quality  Cabbage  Known. 

ISBELL’S  GENUINE  DENMARK  GROWN  DAN- 
ISH BALL  HEAD  CABBAGE  is  without  a superior 
as  a heavy,  solid,  long-keeping  variety.  It  is  the  best 
shipping  Cabbage  in  cultivation.  It  has  very  few 
outer  leaves,  which  admits  of  close  planting.  It  is 
medium  in  size  (not  quite  so  large  as  Flat  Dutch), 
very  fine  grain,  tender  and  crisp,  with  but  little  waste. 

Danish  Ballhead  |?ab£Uat?i  ofesPa" 

cially  adapted  to  the  more  northerly  states.  The 
hardiness,  solidity  and  weight  of  heads  is  truly  won- 
derful. They  will  weigh  one-fourth  more  than  other 
varieties  of  equal  size.  It  is  not  necessary  to  dispose 
of  the  crop  in  the  fall,  if  market  prices  are  not  satis- 
factory. The  crop  can  be  stored  just  as  safely  as  po- 
tatoes, and  this,  together  with  its  surprising  solidity, 
are  the  crowning  merits  of  Danish  Ball  Head. 

Especially  recommended  for  Michigan,  Ohio,  Penn- 
sylvania, New  York,  Minnesota,  Wisconsin  and  other 
northern  states.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Isbell’s  Surehead 


Well  known  variety  and  one  of  the  very  best  late 
Cabbages.  Heads  are  very  uniform  in  shape,  of  the 

Flat  Dutch  type,  weighing  ordinarily  from  10 
to  15  pounds  each.  Of  very  fine  quality,  solid 
and  of  fine  texture.  Certain  to  head,  drought 
resisting,  about  10  days  earlier  than  Danish 
Ball  Head.  Grown  extensively  for  winter  use, 
as  it  is  one  of  the  best  keepers.  We  recommend 
Surehead  for  the  home  garden.  No  seed  can  be 
offered  of  better  quality  than  ours.  Pkt.,  15c. 

New  Chinese 
Cabbage 

(PE-TSAI) 

A wonderful  new  salad  plant. 

All  who  like  to  try  new  things  in 
the  vegetable  kingdom  will  find 
Chinese  Cabbage  a real  pleasure. 

Not  hard  to  grow- — but  rare,  never- 
theless, delicious  in  taste — valued 
highly  by  epicures.  The  Chinese 
people  in  their  own  country  and  on 
our  Pacific  Coast  have  cultivated 
this  vegetable  for  centuries,  and 
when  it  was  offered  for  the  first 
time  on  our  American  market, 
buyers  literally  went  wild  over  it. 

Chinese  Cabbage  resembles  Celery, 
and  yet  is  like  Cos  Lettuce.  Firm, 
crisp  heads,  easily  blanched.  Ex- 
cellent cooked  as  greens  or  as  a 
salad.  Full  directions  on  every 
packet  of  seeds  so  that  you  will 
have  no  trouble  growing  it.  Not 
hardy  to  frost,  but  does  best  in 
cool  weather.  Pkt.,  10c. 

For  prices  on  larger  quantities  of 
Cabbage  see  pages  124-128. 


Henderson’s  Succession 

Intermediate  between  the  Early  Flat  Dutch  and  the  Late 
Flat  Duch.  Heads  are  large  and  flattened  and  run  uniform 
in  size  and  shape.  The  heads  are  solid,  keep  well  and  are  of 
splendid  quality  ; the  color  is  a beautiful  light  green.  This, 
as  a second  early,  is  a favorite  with  market  gardeners. 
Its  great  productiveness,  sure  cropping  and  long-keeping 
qualities  make  Succession  one  of  the  best  for  general  use. 
Pkt.,  15c. 

Autumn  King  or 
World  Beater 

A variety  with  dark  green  or  blu- 
ish green  leaves  that  are  attractive 
on  the  market.  Heads  are  extra 
large,  flat,  rounded  at  top,  firm 
and  very  solid.  Good  keeper. 
The  absence  of  many  large  outer 
leaves  permits  more  plants  to 
the  acre  than  most  large  late 
varieties,  and  this  feature 
makes  it  nice  for  home  gardens 
also.  Eating  quality  is  very 
good,  the  heads  being  fine 
grained,  tender  and  deliciously 
flavored.  Probably  the  largest 
headed  of  all  cabbages,  requires 
strong  soil  for  best  results. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

98  PER  CENT  PERFECT. 

Mr.  Z.  J.  Davis,  Jackson’s  progres- 
sive gardener,  ’phoned  us  last  week: 
“I  want  some  Danish  Ballhead  seed 
of  the  same  strain  you  gave  me  last  year.  I 
had  A acres  and  98.  out  of  every  100  plants 
grew  into'  absolutely  perfect  heads.  There  will  be  some  good 
money  in  that  crop  and  I want  to  get  more  seed  like  it.” 


Drumhead 


Savoy  Cabbage 

The  Savoy  Cabbages  arei  great  favorites  for  the  private 
garden  on  account  of  their  superior  flavor,  and  are  used 
extensively  for  salads.  To  those  who  have  never  grown  it, 
“Savoy  Quality”  will  be  a pleasant  surprise.  Try  a packet 
this  year.  HERE  ARE  THE  BEST  SAVOY  VARIETIES: 

Earliest  of  All  Savoy 

medium  sized,  very  solid  heads,  with  leaves  finely 
Without  question  the  earliest  and  finest  Savoy ; 
appearance  and  delicate  sweet  flavor  is  unexcelled, 
fine  salad  cabbage  of  equal  value  to  the  rr 
gardener  and  private  garden.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Drumhead  Savoy 

The  quality  and  flavor  of  this  “Crumpled  Leaf’ 
bage  is  yery  superior ; grown  in  fall  and  allowed 
touched  by  frost,  it  is  sweet,  delicate  and  most  del 
general  favorite  for  home  and  market 

Early  Dwarf  Ulm  Save 

duces  small,  round,  solid  heads ; heavily 
leave®,  short  stem.  Fine  quality.  Pkt.,  15c. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  20 


Isbell’s  Premium  Flat 
Dutch  Cabbage 

Continued  care  and  critical  se- 
lection on  the  part  of  our  grower 
have  given  us  a very  thorough- 
bred strain  of  this  standard  Cab- 
bage. The  heads  are  of  the 
bluish-green  color,  flat  on  top, 
and  are  solid  and  large.  Has  no 
useless  outer  leaves  and  grows 
low  with  short  stem.  It  cuts 
white  and  crisp,  the  flavor  is  ex- 
cellent, with  no  stringiness. 

This  strain  is  slightly  earlier  and 
quicker  growing  than  most  of 
the  Premium  Flat  Dutch  that  is 
offered,  and  is  quite  free  from  a 
tendency  to  burst.  We  do  not 
hesitate  to  recommend  our  stock 
to  even  the  largest  growers,  as 
it  has  been  so  long  bred  to  a 
standard  that  it  can  truly  be 
called  a pedigree  strain.  Our 
seed  has  come  from  the  same 
grower  for  over  twenty  years. 

Pkt.,  10c. 


Danish  “ Roundhead” 

An  Earlier,  Shorter-Stemmed  Type  of  the  Famous 
Danish  “Railhead” 

DANISH  ROUND  HEAD  CABBAGE.— Although  of  very  ro- 
bust growth,  has  rather  less  outer  leaves  than  the  original 
strain  of  Danish  Railhead,  and  many  growers  consider  it 
better  able  to  resist  blight.  In  fact  it  is  as  vigorous  in 
growth  as  the  best  American  varieties.  The  heads  are 
fully  as  large  and  even  heavier  and  of  equally  good 
quality,  maturing  about  a week  earlier.  Heads  are 
beautifully  white  when  trimmed  and  keep  fully  as 
well  when  stored.  Our  seed  of  this  short-stem  strain 
is  direct  from  the  same  grower  in  Denmark  who 
furnishes  our  long-stem  strain.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Hollander  or  Dutch  Winter 

As  a winter  keeper  and  for  spring  market  this 
cabbage  can  hardly  be  excelled.  In  many  cab- 
bage growing  sections  it  is  the  leading  winter 
sort.  Very  hardy;  heads  are  medium  size,  aver- 
aging about  eight  pounds,  very  solid,  round,  of 
white  color,  quality  the  very  best.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Isbell’s  Jackson  Winter 
Cabbage 

THE  KING  OF  ALE  CABBAGES  FOR  WINTER  KEEPING. 

This  splendid  variety  was  brought  into  this  coun- 
try from  the  Fatherland  by  a good  old  German 
gardener,  who  had  no  name  for  it.  Our  market 
gardeners  have  grown  it  for  several  years  with  great 
success.  The  head  is  of  good  size,  very  hard  and  heavy, 
and  has  remarkable  keeping  qualities.  It  is  very  profit- 
able for  late  spring  sales  after  other  sorts  are  gone,  as 

it  then  commands  high  prices 
owing  to  its  fresh  green  color, 
good  size  and  excellent  quality. 
Another  strong  point  is  its 
ability  to  stand  transplanting 
and  long  and  continued  dry 
weather  better  than  any  other 
sort  we  know  of.  Our  seed  has 
been  thoroughly  acclimated  by 
several  years’  growth  in  Amer- 
ica. Pkt.,  15c. 


Red  Danish  Stonehead. 


TRY  THIS  ON  YOUR  TABLE. 

CREAMED  CABBAGE  — 1 

pint  boiled  and  minced  cab- 
bage; % pint  hot  milk;  1 table- 
spoonful  butter;  1 teaspoonful 
flour;  Vs  teaspoonful  salt;  V2 
teaspoonful  pepper.  Put  the 
cabbage,  hot  milk,  salt,  and 
pepper  in  a stewpan  and  on 
the  fire.  Beat  the  butter  and 
flour  together  until  creamy, 
then  stir  into  the  contents  of 
the  stewpan.  Simmer  ten  min- 
utes, being  careful  not  to 
scorch  the  sauce;  serve  very 
hot.  Try  this  delicious  dish. 


Red  Cabbage 

Every  home  garden  should  contain  at  least  a few  plants 
of  Red  Cabbage.  The  house-wife  prizes  them  for  pickling, 
salads  and  slaw;  boiled  down  with  a juicy  apple.  Red 
Cabbage  makes  one  of  the  most  delicious  dishes. 

Red  Danish  Stonehead 

A new  variety  put  on  the  market  for  the  first  time  only 
a few  years  ago.  It  is  the  most  solid  and  compact  of  all 
red  varieties,  sure  heading  and  tender.  The  plants  are  of 
compact  growth  and  head  up  very  uniformly.  The  heads 
are  of  medium  size,  do  not  crack,  and  even  in  late  spring, 
when  all  other  varieties  have  burst,  the  heads  of  the  Dan- 
ish Stonehead  come  out  of  storage  hard  and  sound.  The 
rich  dark  red  color  extends  to  the  center  of  the  head,  mak- 
ing it  valuable  for  market  and  for  pickling.  We  consider 
it  a great  improvement  on  all  existing  sorts  and  highly 
recommend  it.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Improved  Red  Dutch 

An  excellent  early  variety,  tender  and  of  the  finest  flavor. 
Round  heads  of  medium  size  and  very  solid;  fine  for  pick- 
ling and  for  winter  use.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Mammoth  Rock  Red 

The  largest  of  the  Red  Cabbages  and  a sure  header; 
heads  round,  very  solid,  weighing  10  to  12  lbs.,  and  an  at- 
tractive red  color.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Large  Red  Drumhead 

A good  winter  sort,  large,  blocky  heads,  long  stem;  hardy 
acid  vigorous  grower.  Color  is  lighter  red  than  the  Stone- 
head; of  good  quality  and  a pronounced  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Isbell’s 

Jackson  Winter 


30  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Danvers 
Half  Long. 


Chantenay. 


Scarlet 

Horn. 


Long: 

Orange. 


Oxheart.  f 


CARROTS  TABLE  VARIETIES 

There  is  a great  variation  in  the  strain  of  Carrot  Seed  offered  and  it  will  pay  you  to  buy  stocks  that 
are  true  to  type  in  shape  and  color.  Our  trial  ground  tests  showed  ofur  stocks  to  run  remarkably  even, 
roots  being  smooth  and  of  rich  color.  Carrots  are  so  easy  to  grow,  may  be  used  in  so  many  ways,  and 
keep  so  well  in  the  cellar  during  the  winter  that  every  home  garden  should  have  at  least  a few  rows. 

Scarlet  Horn  is  the  best  forcing  variety,  is  early  and  excellent  for  table  use.  Idbelfs  Select  Chant- 
enay and  Danvers  are  used  extensively  for  market  as  a bunching  carrot ; they  are  mid-season.  Oxheart 
is  the  favorite  for  the  home  garden,  being  of  fine  sweet  flavor.  Long  Orange  for  late  crop  is  a great 
yielder. 

CULTURE.  It  is  best  to  sow  as  early  in  the  spring  as  the  ground  is  fit  to  work,  though  good  crops 
may  be  grown  from  sowing  as  late  as  June  15th.  Prepare  the  ground  thoroughly  and  sow  in  drills  12 
to  24  inches  apart,  using  from  4 to  5 pounds  io  the  acre.  It  is  necessary  to  sow  Carrots  quite  thickly, 
on  account  of  the  young  plants  not  having  sufficient  strength  to  come  through  the  ground  when  sown 
thinly.  Sowing  a few  quick  germinating  seeds  with  the  carrot,  as  Lettuce  or  Radish,  is  a help  in 
cultivating  the  rows. 

Cover  % to  % inch  deep  and  firm  the  soil  well  around  the  seeds.  Keep  the  weeds  back  and  thin  the 
plants  later  to  3 or  4 inches  apart.  The  crop  of  the  earlier  varieties  is  ready  in  50  to  60  days.  On 
heavy  and  hard  soils,  plant  the  shorter  and  earlier  varieties  for  satisfactory  results.  One  ounce  will 
sow  a row  100  feet  long. 


Isbell’s  Select  Chantenay 

An  elegant  bunching  carrot  and  early  main  crop  sort  for 
the  market  gardener.  A first-class  table  variety ; stump- 
rooted,  and  about  5 to  6 inches  long,  and  broad-shouldered. 
The  flesh  is  of  a beautiful,  rich  orange  color  and  of  the  finest 
quality  ; is  medium  early  with  small  tops.  Undoubtedly  one  of 
the  best  in  quality  for  the  market  and  private  garden.  Very 
desirable  as  a field  sort.  A splendid  keeper.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Oxheart  or  Guerande 

Excellent  for  Home  Garden. 

Oxheart  is  intermediate  as  to  length  between  the  half-long 
varieties  (such  as  Danvers  and  the  Scarlet  Horn  Carrot)  but 
is  much  thicker  than  the  latter,  attaining  at  the  top  from  3 
to  4 inches  in  diameter.  Of  very  fine  quality  for  the  table 
and  is  easy  to  harvest.  It  grows  uniformly  true  to  type,  has 
a delicate  flavor  and  in  every  way  is  superior,  especially  for 
the  home  garden.  Best  strain  obtainable.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Earliest  Scarlet  Forcing 

Also  called  French  Forcing  or  French  Horn.  The  earliest 
of  all  carrots  and  best  for  forcing,  also  suited  for  home  gar- 
den for  quick  crop.  Roots  nearly  round,  2 to  2%  inches  in 
length,  of  rich  orange-red.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Danvers  Half  Long 

This  is  a broad-shouldered  Carrot  of  cylindrical  form  about 
7 to  8 inches  in  length  by  2 % inches  in  diameiter  at  the 
shoulder.  Color,  orange-red  ; skin  smooth  ; cooking  qualities 
superb.  Well  known  for  the  essential  qualities  of  uniform 
size,  smoothness,  sweetness,  flavor  and  deep  color.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Early  Scarlet  Horn 

Stump-rooted.  Popular  for  forcing  and  early  garden  use. 
Roots  are  of  medium  size,  3 to  4 inches  long ; flesh  deep 
orange,  fine  grained ; of  agreeable  sweet  flavor ; small  top. 
Fine  for  bunching  for  the  market.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Improved  Long  Orange 

The  roots  grow  uniform  and  smooth,  8 to  10  inches  long,  of 
large  size  and  deep,  rich  orange  color.  It  is  a good  keeper 
and  of  fine  quality  for  table  use,  also  highly  nutritious  for 
stock.  A heavy  yielder,  best  late  carrot.  Pkt.,  5c. 


FIELD  CARROTS 

Carrots  will  pay  you  well  if  sown  for  a feeding  crop  for 
cows,  horses  or  sheep.  A large  yield  can  be  taken  from  a 
small  piece  of  ground  and  at  least  a small  crop  should  be 
raised  every  year.  Especially  valuable  for  horses  and  milch 
cows  during  the  winter,  keeping  the  animals  in  healthy  con- 
dition. Milch  cows  will  give  more  and  richer  milk  when 
carrots  are  added  to  the  daily  rations.  Sow  any  time  before 
July  1st,  half  an  inch  below  the  surface,  in  rows  24  to  30 
inches  apart.  Thin  to  6 inches  in  the  row.  Two  pounds  of 
seed  to  the  acre. 

Feed  Carrots;  they  are  better  and  cheaper  than  condition 
powder. 

Isbell’s  Maude  S 

The  Great  Stock  Carrot. 

This  is  the  heaviest  cropping  Carrot  grown.  The  flesh  is 
white,  crisp,  solid  and  very  sweet  in  flavor.  It  is  a great 
improvement  on  the  Belgian  sorts,  as  it  is  not  only  much 
more  productive,  but  easier  to  handle.  The  roots  are  short 
and  very  heavy  at  the  shoulder,  rendering  them  easily  har- 
vested. Eighteen  to  twenty-five  tons  to  the  acre  is  not  an 
unusual  yield.  Lowers  the  cost  of  milk  production.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Isbell’s  Victoria 

Largest  and  best  feeding  Carrot  of  the  yellow  varieties. 
The  roots  are  very  large  and  thick  through,  of  symmetrical 
shape  and  splendid  quality.  Color  is  orange-red.  Exception- 
ally heavy  cropper,  especially  on  rich,  strong  soils.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Large  White  Belgian 

Attains  great  size  and  is  a heavy  yielder.  Flesh  and  skin 
white.  Old  favorite  stock  carrot.  Oz.,  10c. 

Large  Yellow  Belgian 

Like  Large  White  Belgian,  except  in  color,  green  above 
ground  and  yellow  below.  Oz.,  10c. 


UNCLE  SAM  SAYS:  Raise  a freight-saving,  year-around, 

cellar  and  pit  garden. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  31 


SNOW-WHITE  CAULIFLOWER  DELICIOUS 


The  Cauliflower,  although  one  of  the  most  delicious 
because  of  the  erroneous  notion  that  it  is  so  difficult  to 
be  reasonably  certain  of  success  with  this  most  desirable 
in  our  Free  Leaflet  on 
Cauliflower  Culture.  Ask 
for  it. 

Remember  to  start 
seed  early  in  frames  or 
seed  boxes,  even  the  late 
varieties  need  an  early 
start  as  they  require  a 
long  season  to  mature. 

The  Cauliflower  is 
necessary  in  the  home 
vegetable  garden  for 
mustard,  vinegar  or 
mixed  pickles,  for  win- 
ter use.  Things  of  this 
sort  make  a big  differ- 
ence in  the  winter  gro- 
cery bill,  and  it  is  handy 
to  have  them  ready  just 
when  wanted.  Grow  your 
own  Cauliflower  this 
year  and  so  help  to  re- 
duce the  high  cost  of 
living. 

One  ounce  of  seed  will 
produce  2,000  to  2,500 
plants.  To  kill  the 
worms  on  Cauliflower 
dust  with  “Slug  Shot.” 

For  green  lice  use 
“Black  Leaf  40.”  Isbell’s 


is  but  little  grown  except  by  professional  gardeners 
only  skilled  gardeners  can  produce  it.  Anyone  will 
if  he  carefully  follows  the  cultural  directions  given 


Extra  Select  Snowball  Cauliflower. 


Extra  Early  Dwarf  Erfurt 

A remarkably  sure  heading  Cauliflower.  Of  dwarf 
habit  with  short  outside  leaves.  The  heads  when  ready 
for  market  are  of  medium  to  large  size,  snow  white,  ex- 
ceptionally deep  and  of  finest  quality.  It  will  give  excel- 
lent results  either  in  the  home  garden  or  for  market  use. 
Where  extreme  earliness  is  not  the  greatest  consideration 
we  recommend  this  strain  after  having  proven  it  far  supe- 
rior to  many  stocks  offered  as  Snowball.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Early  Favorite 

The  best  sort  for  inexperienced  growers,  as  it  will  head 
when  conditions  are  unfavorable.  It  forms  large,  firm, 
fine-grained  heads  as  white  as  snow.  It  may  be  used 
either  for  an  early  or  late  crop.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Autumn  Giant 

Valuable  late  variety.  Heads  very  large;  extremely 
white;  firm,  compact;  remain  a long  time  fit  for  use.  In 
southern  localities  Autumn  Giant  meets  with  favor  as  a 
large  heading  late  fall  sort.  A vigorous  grower,  long- 
stalked,  with  large  foliage.  Pkt.,  15c. 


Our  new  leaflet  on  CAULIFLOWER  CULTURE  will 
be  sent  free  if  asked  for  with  order. 


Isbell’s  Extra  Select  Snowball 

Isbell’s  Danish  Grown  Extra  Select  Early  Snowball 
Cauliflower  is  unquestionably  the  earliest  and  surest  head- 
ing Cauliflower  now  known.  No  better  strain  has  ever 
been  found,  no  matter  what  claims  you  read  nor  how 
high  a price  is  asked. 

No  variety  produces  more  deep,  solid  heads  of  such 
pure  snowy  whiteness  and  such  excellent  quality.  So  ex- 
tremely solid  and  deep  are  the  nearly  globe-shaped  heads 
that  they  weigh  heavier  than  other  heads  of  equal  size. 
Its  close  growing,  compact  habit  makes  it  possible  to 
plant  one-third  more  on  the  same  space  of  ground  than 
can  be  done  with  any  other  variety.  It  is  very  short 
stemmed,  with  erect,  pointed,  dark  green  leaves,  growing 
closely  to  the  head.  Plants  may  be  set  as  near  as  18 
inches,  each  way  to  each  other  and  still  produce  good  re- 
sults. The  inner  leaves  fold  over  the  head,  thus  naturally 
protecting  it  from  sunburn  and  insuring  snowy  whiteness. 

Every  seed  that  we  will  send  out  in  1919  was  grown  by 
the  most  renowned  Cauliflower  specialist  in  Denmark. 

We  are  in  a position  to  supply  the  most  critical  growers 
with  seed  which  can  be  depended  upon  as  being  the  most 
carefully  selected  stock  obtainable. 

MANY  THOUSAND  CAULIFLOWER  GROWERS  who 
planted  Isbell’s  Snowball  in  past  seasons  are  ready  to  say 
that  Isbell’s  strain  is  ABSOLUTELY  THE  BEST  for  either 
early  or  late,  for  family  or  market  garden,  for 
forcing  or  cold  frames.  EARLIEST  OF  ALL, 
EASIEST  GROWN,  SUREST  HEADER.  Pkt.,  25c. 

Lenormand’s  Short  Stem 

Sure  heading  main  crop  Cauliflower,  very  hardy 
and  productive.  Bears  large,  solid,  white  heads 
on  short  stems.  A good  keeper.  Pkt.,  20c. 

New  Danish  Dry-Weather 

Especially  Adapted  to  Resist  Drought. 
Reaches  Perfection  When  Ordinary  Sorts  Fail. 

This  new  strain  originated  in  Denmark,  but  has  • 
been  fully  tested  in  America,  producing  large, 
solid,  pure  white  heads,  maturing  later  than 
Early  Snowball.  It  is  in  all  respects  a first-class 
Cauliflower,  and  is  especially  adapted  to  dry  sit- 
uations and  to  resist  drought.  Like  all  other 
Cauliflowers  it  requires  high  culture.  Pkt.,  25c. 


TRY  THIS  RECIPE, 

CREAMED  CAULIFLOWER.— 1 pint  cooked 
Cauliflower;  1 pint  milk;  1 teaspoonful  salt;  1-3 
teaspoonful  pepper;  1 tablespoonful  butter;  y2 
tablespoonful  flour;  3 slices  toasted  bread.  Have 
the  cooked  cauliflower  broken  into  branches  and 
seasoned  with  half  the  salt  and  pepper.  Put  the 
butter  in  a saucepan  and  on  the  fire.  When  hot 
add  the  flour  and  stir  until  smooth  and  frothy, 
then  gradually  add  the  milk,  stirring  all  the 
time.  When  the  sauce  boils  add  the  salt,  pepper 
and  the  cauliflower.  Cook  10  minutes  and  dish 
on  the  slices  of  toast.  Serve  very  hot. 


OUR  BUSINESS  IS  GROWING  very  rapidly 
with  only  a very  small  amount  of  newspaper 
advertising.  We  account  for  it  by  the  fact 
that  we  have  over  150,000  satisfied  customers 
who  are  telling  their  friends  about  our  seeds. 


Danish  Dry-Weather  Cauliflower. 


32  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Perfected  White  Plume. 


Perfected  White  Plume 

Perfected  White  Plume  is  the  finest  strain 
of  White  Plume  Celery  grown.  This  vari- 
ety is  most  widely  known  and  highly  val- 
ued by  market  gardeners  throughout  the 
northern  country.  It  is  the  recognized  best 
of  the  white  varieties.  Not  only  does  the 
stem  whiten,  but  the  leaf  itself,  especially 
every  inner  leaf,  assumes  the  attractive 
white  color.  This  makes  the  White  Plume 
Celery  one  of  the  most  showy  ornaments 
that  can  be  put  upon  the  Thanksgiving  or 
Christmas  dinner  table.  Well-grown  White 
Plume  is  simply  perfect,  both  in  palatability 
and  beauty,  and  is  the  earliest  Celery  in 
cultivation,  but  is  not  recommended  as  a 
long  keeper.  Our  strain  is  extra  choice, 
none  better.  Pkt,,  10c. 


crisp  CELERY  tender 

CULTURE. — Celery  seed  is  slow  to  germinate  and  ample  time  must  be  given. 
Sow  thinly ; cover  lightly.  Keep  constantly  moist.  Count  on  about  7,500 
plants  per  ounce  of  seed,  or  *4  lb.  per  acre.  When  the  seeding  plants  are 
three  inches  high  they  should  be  clipped  at  the  top  for  stocky  gro'wth,  or  else 
transplanted.  Celery  is  mostly  grown  under  flat  culture,  without  trenches,  in 
rows  3 to  5 feet  apart.  For  home  use  Celery  is  often  grown  in  double  rows, 
10  inches  apart  without  trenching,  and  banked  for  winter  storage  just  where 
it  grows,  without  lifting.  Our  leaflet  on  Celery  Culture  free  on  application. 

Of  the  Self-Blanching  Early  Varieties,  the  Golden  Self-Blanching  is  the 
finest  and  most  generally  known. 

White  Plume  is  the  earliest  Celery  in  cultivation.  It  is  distinct  from  the 
Golden  Self-Blanching  in  being  taller  in  growth,  more  slender  in  stalk  and 
blanches  to  a pure,  snowy  whiteness*.  It  is  a valuable  market  sort. 

Giant  Pascal  is  the  best  for  winter  use,  but  not  for  shipping. 

Extra  Select  Golden  Self-Blanching  Grown  Seed. 

Our  seed  of  this  variety  comes  to  us  every  season  direct  from  the  originator 
in  France,  and  our  rapidly  increasing  trade  is  abundant  evidence  of  its  high 
quality.  It  is  now  the  leading  sort  on  all  markets  as  an  early  Celery.  For 
market  use  it  is  preferred  to  White  Plume,  because  it  does  not  wilt  so  soon 
and  its  rich  yellow  color  is  very  attractive.  The  stalks  are  heavier,  and  it 
comes  into  market  almost  as  soon  as  any  other  sort.  It  is  of  dwarf,  compact 
habit  and  blanches  readily.  The  very  handsome  color  of  the  crisp,  heavy  stalks, 
their  freedom  from  stringiness  and  excellent  flavor  make  this  a market  favorite. 
We  offer  the  best  quality  French  seed.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Golden  Self-Blanching  Grown  Seed. 

We  offer  American  grown  seed  of  this  leading  variety.  This  seed  was 
grown  from  the  best  selected  French  stock  seed.  Pkt,,  10c. 

DWARF  GOLDEN  HEART. — In  many  Celery  growing  districts  this  is  ex- 
tensively grown.  It  is  a distinct  and  handsome  sort.  When  bleached  the  heart 
is  golden-yellow  ; solid,  showy  and  attractive.  A long  keeper.  Pkt.,  5c. 

GIANT  GOLDEN  HEART. — It  is  not  only  a good  keeper,  but  is  large,  solid, 
as  sweet  as  a walnut,  and  of  a beautiful  golden  color.  Pkt.,  5c. 

GIANT  PASCAL. — No  other  sort  equals  Giant  Pascal  for  winter  use  at 
home  and  for  nearby  markets.  It  is  too  crisp  for  shipping.  The  stalks  are 
remarkably  large,  thick,  solid  and  entirely  stringless.  Very  crisp  and  brittle, 
fine  nutty  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c. 

WINTER  QUEEN. — Best  winter  sort — a money  maker  for  the  market  gar- 
dener. Makes  a beautiful  plant  of  compact  growth  ; ribs  very  solid  and  blanch 
to  a beautiful  creamy-white  ; the  heart  is  larger  than  that  of  any  other  celery. 
Quality  is  the  best,  crisp,  solid,  with  delicious  nutty  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c. 

OLD  CELERY  SEED. — Used  in  place  of  fresh  celery,  for  soups,  pickles  etc. 
Oz.,  5c;  ^ lb.,  15c;  lb.,  45c,  prepaid. 

Celeriac  or  Turnip-Rooted  Celery 

An  easily  grown  vegetable  that  should  be  in  every  garden.  Foi;ms  a turnip- 
shaped root  with  flavor  of  fine  Celery.  Splendid  for  stews;  soups  and  salads, 
or  boiled  like  Parsnips.  Once  you  grow  it  you  will  never  be  without  it.  It 
keeps  well  through  the  winter,  if  put  in  a cool  cellar. 

LARGE  SMOOTH  PRAGUE. — Most  satisfactory  variety.  It  is  smooth,  with 
few  rootlets,  of  finest  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c. 


A Michigan  Field  of  Isbell’s  Extra  Select  Golden  Self  Blanching  Celery. 


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WILL  PRODUCE  RADISHES  OF  SUPERIOR  QUALITY 
CRISP  AND  SWEET-WE  HAVE  VARIETIES  for 
EVERY  PURPOSE  AND  EVERY  SECTION  * * ♦ 

■ ■ see  PAGES  62  TO  64.  nr m, 


PLANTS  A GARDEN 

BUY  ISBELL’S  BANNER  COLLECTION 


licet — Crimson  Globe. 

LETTUCE — Black  Seed  Simpson — An 

exceedingly  tender,  crisp  and  sweet 
loose  leaved  lettuce  for  the  home  gar- 
den. Full  description  page  43. 

RADISH — French  Breakfast — An  old 
favorite.  A fine  crisp  table  radish  of 
excellent  quality.  Very  quick  grower. 
Full  description  page  63. 

TOMATO — Chalk’s  Early  Jewel — Al- 
ways bears  a big  crop  of  well-ripened 
fruit.  Tomatoes  smooth  and  solid. 
Full  description  page  68. 

CUCUMBER— Improved  White  Spine 
— The  best  home  garden  Cucumber.  No 
waste  in  slicing  and  none  better  in 
flavor.  Full  description  on  page  41. 

BEEW — Crimson  Globe — ■ Ftas  thq 

sweetest  flavor  of  any  Beet.  A deep 
crimson,  very  attractive  on  the  table. 
Full  description  page  23. 

CARROT — D an  ver ’s  Ha  If  Ion  g — T h o u - 
sands  of  growers  put  Danvers  at  the 
top  of  the  list.  Full  description  page  30. 

CABBAGE — All  Seasons — Just  as  the 
name  implies  good  for  early  or  late 
planting.  Fine  for  home  garden — full 
description  on  page  27. 

ONION — Southport  Red  Globe — An 
excellent  keeper  for  winter  and  spring. 
Handsome  color.  Description  page  52., 


Reduces 
Grocery  Bills 

A good  garden  will  make  an 
immense  saving  in  your  grocery 
bills.  The  Banner  Collection, 
which  plants  a big  garden,  is  a 
wonderful  bargain.  Rising  costs 
made  it  absolutely  essential  to 
raise  the  price  this  year  to  35c. 
We  felt  our  customers  would 
rather  have  us  do  that  than  re- 
duce the  size,  quality  or  quantity 
of  packages  given.  The  Banner 
Collection  consists  of  full  size 
packets  of  the  best  seeds. 

We  can  afford  to  sell  the  Collec- 
tion for  this  low  price  only  be- 
cause of  the  many  friends  and 
future  buyers  it  makes  for  Isbell’s 
.Seeds. 


will  bring  the  Banner 
Collection  to  any  home  in 
the  United  States. 


Lettuce — Black  Seed  Simpson. 


ASTER  — Isbell’s  Early  Flowering 
Mixture — Every  one  who  plants  a pack- 
et of  this  seed  is  pleased  by  the  rich 
coloring  and  splendid  flowers.  Full  de- 
scription page  93. 

SWEET  PEAS — Isbell’s  Special  Mix- 
ture— Will  give  an  idea  of  the  immense 
size  and  great  beauty  that  the  modern 
Sweet  Pea  attains.  Ftill  description 
page  106. 

ZINNIA — Isbell’s  Giant  Flowered — A 

■collection  of  the  better  types  and  col- 
ors of  this  flower.  Full  description 
page  107, 

ANTIRRHINUM — (Snapdragon)  — 
Special  Dwarf  Mixed.  Contains  the 
finest  colors  of  the  dwarf  varieties. 
One  of  the  most  valuable  flowers  grown 
from  seed.  Full  description  page  104. 

No  changes  in  the  assortment  can  be 
made. 


Onion — Southport  Red  Globe. 


4 for  $1.00 


For  $1.00  we  will  mail  four  Ban- 
ner Collections  to  one  address  or  to 
separate  addresses  if  desired.  Here 
is  a Chance  to  do  your  friends  a 
good  turn,  order  Collections  for  them. 


05c  kkell*8  “State  and  County  Fair”  Collection 

12  PACKETS  VALUED  AT  $1.00  FOR  65c,  WILL  WIN  DOLLARS  IN  PRIZES 
When  you  order  your  seed  think  about  what  you  will  grow  for  the  Fall  Fairs.  In  going  around  to  many  exhibitions  we 
have  found  that  the  following  varieties  are  the  ones  that  usually  take  prizes 

Pkt. 

Isbell’s  Colossal  Tomato, 

Red  $0.15 

Isbell’s  Plymouth  Rock 

Squash 10 

Isbell’s  Honey  Dew  Melon  .10 
Hundred  Weight  Pumpkin  .10 
Tom  Watson  Watermelon.  .05 
Isbell’s  Prizetaker  Onion.  .05 
Isbell’s  White  Wonder  Cu- 
cumber   10 

Vine  Peach  or  Mango 

Melon  05 

Mammoth  Long  Red 

Mangel  05 

Mammoth  Autumn  King 

Cabbage  15 

Davis  Perfect  Cucumber.  .10 
You  may  have  this  collection 
of  prize  winning  vegetables  to- 
talling $1.00  for  65c,  postpaid 
to  any  postoffice  in  the  United 
States.  Ask  for  Isbell’s  “Fair’’ 

Collection  on  your  next  order. 

Directions  for  obtaining  best 
results  printed  on  each  packet. 


Antirrhinum 


Aster. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  33 


Australian  Hulless. 


POP  CORN  FOR  SEED 


Pop  Com  is  a very  profitable  crop,  yields  well  even  in  unfavorable  seasons  and  there  is  always  a good 
market  for  it.  May  be  planted  quite  late  in  the  season,  which  is  another  advantage.  Plant  at  the  rate 

of  5 to  6 quarts  per  acre  in  drills  3 feet  apart,  dropping  the  seed  iy2  feet  apart  in  the  rows.  Or  plant  in 

hills,  using  2 to  3 quarts  of  seed  per  acre.  Cultivate  the  same  as  field  corn. 

Very  often  there  is  good  money  in  little  things,  which,  because  they  are  small,  people  are  likely  to 

overlook.  Pop  Corn  is  one  of  these.  The  following  are  some  of  its  profitable  uses: 

It  yield  fully  as  much  good  fodder  per  acre  as  the  best  field  com. 

It  matures  early  and  can  be  fed  with  profit  to  pigs,  calves  and  young  stock  gen- 
erally: especially  during  the  fall  or  early  winter. 

It  yields  in  shelled  corn  nearly,  if  not  quite  as  much  as  some  field  corn. 

Pop  Corn  brings  a very  much  higher  price,  either  shelled  or  on  ear,  than  other 
com,  and  there  is  usually  a ready  market  for  it. 

Hundreds  of  carloads  of  Pop  Corn  are  annually  sold  for  popping  purposes,  the 
^jnsumption  having  greatly  increased  since  the  advent  of  “Crackerjack”  and  other 
like  confections. 

Boys  and  girls  can  now  grow  an  acre  or  more  and  dispose  of  it  to  their  neighbors 
the  local  merchant.  There  is  usually  a demand  for  it,  and  in  this  way  quite  a bit 
money  can  be  earned  to  buy  things  children  like. 

Australian  Hulless— The  Quality  Pop  Corn 

Also  known  in  some  sections  as  Japanese  Rice,  Tom  Thumb,  or  Bumble  Bee  Pop 
Com.  The  Australian  Hulless  is  a dwarf -growing  com',  a heavy  yielder  of  attrac- 
tive ears,  peculiar  in  form,  being  nearly  as  thick  as  long.  The  kernels  are  similar 
the  best  strains  of  White  Rice,  only  longer  and  slimmer  and  pearly  white  in 
color,  but  its  crowning  merit  lies  in  its  popping  quality,  fine  flavor  and  absence  of 
hull  or  shell.  Most  tender  and  delicious  flavor  when  popped,  without  any  hard  par- 
ticles, melts  in  your  mouth.  It  is  grown  extensively  for  market.  Try  it  once,  you  will 
not  be  without  it  again.  Prices,  postpaid:  Sample  ear,  20c;  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 


Black  Beauty 


A new  kind  which  ripens  earlier  than  any  other  sort.  Pops  large  and  is  decided- 
ly tender  and  crisp.  Although  the  kernels  are  black,  they  show  up  nice  and  white 
when  popped.  Prices,  postpaid:  Sample  ear,  15c;  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c. 


Monarch 
White  Rice. 


Monarch  White  Rice 

Everybody  knows  the  old  variety  named  White  Rice.  Our  strain  is  an  improve- 
ment, with  large  ears,  and  the  ears  are  more  abundantly  produced.  The  stalks  grow 
taller  and  the  ears  ar.e  much  longer,  but  more  slender,  compared  with  the  Australian 
Hulless.  Prices,  postpaid:  Sample  ear,  15c;  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  25c. 

Queen’s  Golden 

The  stalks  grow  six  feet  high  and  the  large  ears  are  produced  in  abundance. 
It  pops  perfectly  white,  and  a single  kernel  will  expand  to  a diameter  of  nearly  one 

inch.  Prices,  postpaid:  Sample  ear,  15c;  pkt.,  10c;  shelled,  lb.,  25c. 

PRICES  ON  LARGE  QUANTITIES  ARE  QUOTED  ON  PAGE  124. 


Queen’s 

Golden. 


34  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELL’S  MICHIGAN-GROWN  SWEET  CORN 


Please  Order  Early.  Pirces  Subject  to  Change.  See  Quotations  on  Pages  124  to  127 


In  recent  years  much  of  the  Sweet  Com  Seed  on  the  market 
is  raised  in  the  West,  where  level  country,  much  wind  and 
vast  areas  of  Field  Corn — all  combine  to  destroy  the  sweetness 
and  delicacy  of  properly  grown  Table  Com. 

Our  seed  is  mainly  grown  in  Michigan,  where  little  Field 
Corn  is  planted,  and  where  there  is  much  Wooded  and 
rolling  country,  so  that  hybridization  is  reduced  to  a 
minimum.  Moreover,  the  season  is  short  and  condu- 
cive to  an  early  habit  of  maturity. 

VARIETIES. — For  the  different  purposes 
you  will  have  the  best  results  with  the 
following  varieties: 

For  Home  Garden. — For  first  ear- 
ly plant  Early  Dawn  and  Belle 
Isle;  second  early,  Golden 


Isbell’s  Prolific  and  Black 
Mexican;  for  late  crop, 

Country  Gentleman 
Stowell’s  Evergreen. 

The  Market  Gar- 
dener finds  Extra 
Early  Adams,  Early 
Cory,  Early 
Minnesota  and 
Mam/th  White 
Cory  are  best 
in  order 
liness, 

Evergreen 
Country 
tleman  for 
the  bulk  of  the 
main  crop 
planting. 

For.  Canning.  — Early 
Crosby  is  used  extensive- 
ly in  Maine  and  New 
England,  while  canners 
plant  Stowell’s  Ever- 
green, Early  Ever- 

I^lt<rn«ntrv  The  Earliest  Sweet  Com  in  Cultivation.  This  Extra  Early  Sweet 
y Corn  of  our  own  introduction  is  a remarkably  early  variety.  It  is 
earlier  than  our  Queen  of 
smaller.  It  is  extremely 
wet  weather  to  a wonderful 
about  3%  to  4 feet  high 
two  good  ears,  sometimes 
is  white  and  very  sweet, 
earliness  Isbell’s  Early 


CCI/TURE. — A rich,  warm,  alluvial  soil  is  best,  but 
excellent  Sweet  Com  can  be  raised  on  any  good,  ordin- 
ary soil  if  it  is  deeply  and  thoroughly  worked  before 
planting.  Give  it  frequent  and  thorough  but  shallow 
ion  until  the  tassels  appear.  iy2  pounds  will 
plant  300  hills.  9-10  lbs.  will  plant  an  acre. 

Sweet  Com  should  be  pulled  before  it  is  too 
hard.  The  best  time  is  when  the  skin  breaks 
on  the  slightest  pressure. 

Market  Gardeners  and  private  planters 
should  keep  in  mind  the  important  fact  that 
Sweet  Corn  produced  in  the  North  is  earlier 
and  more  hardy  than  the  same  variety  grown 
farther  South.  We  do  not  think  it  is 
too  much  to  claim  that  nearly  all  our 
varieties  of  Sweet  Corn  are  easy  five 
to  eight  days  earlier  than  the  same 
varieties  produced  else- 


Isbell’s  Early  Dawn 


Gentleman. 


where.  This  means  a. 
great  dekl  to  the  garden- 
er who  wishes  to 
have  his  corn  first 
on  the  market,  for 
it  is  then  that  the 
best  prices  are  ob- 
tained. It  is  exact- 
ly as  important  also 
to  the  private 
planter  grow- 
ing corn  for 
his  own  table, 
as  it  lengthens 
the  season  for 
varieties. 


PLANT  ISBEIL’S 
SEEDS  this  year — you 
will  be  surprised  indeed 
to  find  how  different  they 
are  from  just  ordinary 
seeds — and  they  cost  no 
more.  “As  they  grow, 
their  fame  grows.’’ 


Earlies,  but  the  ears  are 
hardy,  withstanding  cold, 
degree.  The  stalks  grow 
and  rarely  produce  less  than 
three  or  four.  The  grain 
On  account  of  its  extreme 
Dawn  Sweet  Corn  is  espe- 


cially adapted  for  planting  far  north  and  in  high  altitudes  where 
other  varieties  fail  fentirely.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 


Isbell’s  Belle  Isle 


AS  EARLY  AS  PEEP  O’  DAY, 

our  Early  Dawn,  this  is,  in  our 
Corn.  This  season  it  ripen- 
and  averaged  at  least  2 5 
strong  point  is,  that  it 
twice  as  far  from  the 
Earlies.  This  characterise 
the  sun,  thus  hastening 
the  picking  much  easier, 
growth.  The  table  quality  is  equ 


BUT  MUCH  LARGER.  Next  to 
estimation,  the  best  Early  Sweet 
ed  up  ahead  of  Peep  O’Day 
per  cent  larger.  Another 
bears  its  ears  just  about 
ground  as  the  other  Extra 
tic  brings  the  ears  up  into 
maturity  and  also  making 
Hardy  and  of  vigorous 
al  to  most  of  the  late  sorts.  We 


consider  the  New  Belle  Isle  Corn  a great  acquisition.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Golden  Bantam 

THE  QUALITY  SWEET  CORN.  Golden  Bantam  is  a dwarf 
growing  early  variety.  The  plant  attains  a height  of  three  to  four 
feet,  usually  bearing  two  or  more  ears  from  five  to  six  inches  long 
to  a stalk.  These  ears  are  compactly  filled  with  kernels  which, 
when  ready  for  the  table,  are  a cream-yellow,  so  deliciously  sweet, 
tender  and  milky  that  some  people  claim  that  “it  is  the  sweetest 
corn  on  earth.’’  Golden  Bantam  can  be  planted  with  safety  earlier 
than  most  sorts  and  is  suited  for  later  plantings  up  to  July  15th. 
For  market  and  home  garden  it  is  a superior  corn.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 


Early  Minnesota 


This  old  and  deservedly  popular  variety  is  one  of  the  best  early 
sorts  for  the  market  and  private  garden.  The  stalks  grow  about  5 
feet  high,  bearing  one  or  two  ears,  which  are  7 to  8 inches  long  and 
8-rowed,  kernels  very  broad,  sweet  and  tender,  not  shrinking  much 
in  drying.  Our  stock  will  be  found  uniform  and  of  the  best  quality; 
it  is  Michigan  grown.  Large  pkt.,  5c. 


Extra  Early  Adams 


Ready  for  the  table  62  days  after  germination.  Not  a sugar  corn, 
but  decidedly  more  hardy,  permitting  earliest  planting,  and  on  this 
account  it  is  of  much  value  to  the  gardener.  The  grains  are  tender 
and  white;  the  ear  has  an  attractive  appearance.  Large  Pkt.,  10c. 


Peep  O’Day 


One  of  the  best  extra  early  varieties  for  the  North.  This  Corn 
is  very  dwarf,  about  3%  feet  high;  each  stalk  produces  from  2 to 
3 ears,  which  are  mostly  ten-rowed  and  about  5 inches  long.  The 
kernels  are  smaller  than  those  of  the  Cory  and  are  deliciously  sweet. 
The  stalks  of  Peep  O’Day  being  small,  it  should  be  planted  close 
together,  say  about  8 to  10  inches  apart  in  rows,  with  the  rows  just 
far  enough  apart  to  admit  cultivation.  Our  seed  is  Michigan  grown. 
Large  pkt.,  10c. 


Sweet  Corn  weighs  45  to  50  pounds  per  bushel. 


Golden  Bantam. 


Early  Minnesota. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  35 


ISBELL’S  FIRST  QUALITY  SWEET  CORN 


Isbell’s  Queen  of  Earlies 

Splendid  Quality  Extra  Early  and  as  Large  as 
Some  of  the  Second  Earlies. 

Is  not  quite  so  early  as  Isbell's 
Early  Dawn  or  New  Belle  Isle, 
but  is  among  the  earliest.  Can  be 
planted  nearly  as  early  as  Extra 
Early  Peas.  The  stalks  grow 
about  4%  feet  in  height,  and  pro- 
duce rarely  less  than  two  and 
sometimes  three  well  developed  ears  from  five 
to  seven  inches  in  length.  If  the  ground  is 
well  fertilized  it  is  enormously  productive. 
Grain  deep,  wide,  tender,  sweet  and  juicy. 
Earge  pkt.,  10c. 

Mammoth  White  Cory 

THE  POPULAR  MARKET  CORN. 

The  great  popularity  of  this  early  Sweet 
Corn  is  due  to  the  fact  that  it  was  success- 
fully bred  for  three  important  qualities — Earli- 
ness, Size,  Sweetness.  Placed  in  whichever 
order  you  wish,  these  are  the  dominant  char- 
acteristics of  this  favorite  corn.  The  ears  are 
12-rowed,  7 inches  long,  white-cobbed  and  cov- 
ered with  very  large  white  grains  of  good  qual- 
ity. Stalks  about  4 feet  high.  No  other  Sweet 
Corn  will  find  more  ready  sale  in  market  than 
Mammoth  White  Cory.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Early  White  Cob  Cory 

Well  known  old  variety.  The  stalks  are  usu- 
ally 4%  feet  high  and  bear  2 or  even  3 ears, 
which  are  8-rowed,  with  large,  somewhat 
coarse,  but  very  sweet  and  tender  grain.  One 
of  the  very  best  extra  early  sorts  for  the  mar- 
ket and  home  garden.  Selected  for  white  cob 
and  w'hite  kernels  from  the  original  and  earli- 
est Cory.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 


Early  Crosby 

A standard  sort  deservedly  prized  by  thousands  of  planters  as  one  of 
the  sweetest  of  varieties.  The  ears  are  6 to  7 inches  long,  with  10  to 
12  rows  of  closely  set  kernels.  This  strain  is  superior  to  any  variety 
of  sweet  corn  for  canning  purposes  and  drying.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 


Mammoth  White  Cory. 


Second  Early  Varieties 

Isbell’s  Prolific 

THE  LARGEST  EARED  EAR- 
LY SWEET  CORN.— It  is  a very 
difficult  matter  to  combine  earli- 
ness and  size  with  good  flavor 
and  sweetness  in  any  one  variety, 
but  in  this  very  valuable  charac- 
teristic Isbell’s  Prolific  has  out- 
classed all  Sweet  Corn  to  date.  It  is  a vigorous 
and  healthy  growing  sort,  with  stalks  about  5% 
feet  high.  Ears  are  9 inches  long,  set  about  18 
inches  from  the  ground  and  are  well  filled  up  to 
the  tip  with  large,  deep  grains  as  tender  and 
sweet  as  Stowell’s.  Can  be  planted  very  early, 
as  it  germinates  strongly.  Very  popular  sort 
in  home  and  market  gardens.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Early  Champion 

AN  EXCELLENT  SECOND  EARLY  SORT. 

As  sweet  as  any  variety.  Yields  more  than  any 
other  early  corn;  ready  for  use  in  seventy  to 
seventy-five  days  after  planting.  The  ears  are 
6 to  8 inches  long,  12-  to  14-rowed,  and  kernels 
pure  white,  very  large  and  deep  for  an  early 
corn.  Grows  about  5 to  6 feet  high,  usually 
with  two  ears  to  the  stalk.  It  is  equal  to  most 
other  corns  in  quality  and  is  a few  days  later 
than  Minnesota.  More  prolific,  larger  ear,  deeper 
kernels.  Market  gardeners  will  find  it  desir- 
able and  profitable.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Black  Mexican 

Everyone  who  has  seen  this  corn  remembers 
it  and  the  delicious  sweetness  and  fine  grain 
qualities  in  spite  of  its  dark  color,  making  it 
more  and  more  of  a favorite  every  year.  Eight 
to  10-rowed;  ears  about  8 inches  long;  kernels 
bluish  purple  to  black  and  rather  flat.  This  corn, 
when  in  condition  for  the  table,  cooks  clear 
white,  but  the  ripe  grain  is  black  or  bluish- 
black.  For  family  use  we  consider  it  the  most 
desirable  second  early  sort.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Early  Evergreen 

A fine  new  sort  identical  in  flavor,  shape  and 
size  of  grain  with  Stowell’s  Evergreen,  but 
about  10  days  earlier.  The  ears  grow  about  8 
inches  long,  are  12-  to  14-rowed,  and  remain 
tender  a remarkably  long  time.  It  is  splendid 
for  truckers  and  private  gardeners,  as  it  fur- 
nishes a succession  to  the  second  early  sorts. 
For  Northern  localities  a more  sure  cropper 
than  Stowell’s  Evergreen.  Large  pkt.,  10c, 


Isbell’s  Prolific. 


36  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


SWEET  CORN 


LATE  MAIN  CROP 
VARIETIES 


QUANTITY  PRICES  SEE  PAGES  124  TO  12?. 

Country  Gentleman 

THE  MOST  DELICIOUS  SWEET  CORN. 

Country  Gentleman  or  Shoe  Peg  is  the  fineslt  and  sweetest  of  all 
Sweet  Corns  for  the  . table.  It  can  he  identified  easily  by  the  irregular 
arrangement  of  the  kernels  on  the  cob,  and  when  once  used  no  other 
sort  js  quite  good  enough.  The  milky  kernels  are  plump,  pearly  white 
and  tender.  ‘ A very  heavy  husk  protects  this  Corn  so  that  it  retains 
its  tenderness  and  keeps  it  “in  the  milk’’  a surprisingly  long  time. 
Another  good  point  in  this  sort  is  its  prolificacy,  rarely  producing  less 
than  three  ears  and  sometimes  as  high  as  five  to  the  stalk.  Ears  aver- 
age eight  to  nine  inches  in  length;  cobs  small  and  grain  is  very  deep. 
A most  profitable  Corn  for  main  crop.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 


Stowell’s  Evergreen 


Michigan  grown,  carefully  selected.  Considered  everywhere  as  the 
standard  main  crop  variety  of  sweet  corn  for  market  and  home  use. 
The  strong,  vigorous  stalks  grow  7 to  8 feet  high,  and  produce  ears  8 
inches  long  which  have  16  or  more  rows  of  the  finest  sugary  grains. 
The  reputation  of  this  variety  for  productiveness  is  well  and  long 
established,  and  the  fine,  rich  flavor  and  sweetness  of  the  deep-set, 
tender,  white  grains  have  made  it  the  great  and  popular  favorite  that 
it  is. 

Our  Michigan  grown  stock  of  Stowell’s  Evergreen  Corn  is  recognized 
everywhere  as  the  best  type  of  its  class,  and  notwithstanding  the  numer- 
ous new  varieties  introduced  annually,  there  is  no  sweet  corn  more 
satisfactory  today  than  this.  Our  strain  is  large  eared,  hardy,  pro- 
ductive, sweet  and  tender,  and  remains  a long  time  in  cooking  condition. 
Large  pkt.,  10c, 


This  new  variety  combines  the  size  of  ear  of  the  Evergreen  type 
with  the  color  and  delicious  quality  of  the  Golden  Bantam.  The  ears 
are  6 to  8 inches  long,  well  filled  with  deep  kernels  of  rich  yellow 
color.  In  quality  it  is  fully  equal  to  the  famous  Golden  Bantam.  Some 
of  our  growers  maintain  that  it  is  superior  in  flavor  and  sweetness  to 
any  other  sweet  corn.  For  the  home  garden  and  fancy  market  trade 
it  is  a great  acquisition,  as  it  furnishes  larger  ears  and  prolongs  the 
season.  Plant  both  the  Bantam  and  the  Golden  Evergreen  and  have  a 
supply  of  the  very  best  sweet  corn  during  the  entire  season.  Large 
pkt.,  10c, 

New  White  Evergreen 

This  is  similar  in  quality,  style  of  ear,  etc.,  to  Stowell’s  Evergreen, 
but  the  kernels  are  clear  white.  This  is  a most  valuable  feature,  as 
the  color  is  more  attractive  and  in  addition  it  is  almost  “everlasting’ 
evergreen.  When  canned  or  evaporated  it  retains  its  whiteness. 
White  Evergreen  makes  strong,  vigorous  stalks  about  7 feet  in  height. 
The  ears  have  white  tassels  and  light  colored  silk;  they  contain  16  or 
deep  grains.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 


Stowell’s  Evergreen. 


l’s  Succession  Collection 
Sweet  Corn 

roiiowing  varieties  when  planted  at  the  same 
■will  produce  a continuous  supply  of  Sweet  Corn 
of  finest  quality,  from  early  summer  until  frost. 
EARLY  DAWN — The  earliest  variety. 

MAMMOTH  WHITE  CORY— Second  early. 

COUNTRY  GENTLEMAN — Medium  late. 
STOWELL’S  EVERGREEN— Late. 

We  make  the  following  special  prices  for  this  col- 
lection : 

1 large  pkt.  each  of  the  4 varieties,  35c,  prepaid. 

1 pound  each  of  the  4 varieties,  90c,  prepaid. 

2 pounds  each  of  above  4 varieties,  $1.50,  not  prepaid, 
5 pounds  each  of  above  4 varieties,  $3.85,  not  prepaid. 


IN  arrow  Grained  Evergreen 

splendid,  high  quality  sweet  corn  of  the  Evergreen 
type,  ripening  a little  earlier  than  Stowell’s.  The  stalks 
grow  7 feet  high,  with  ears  7 to  8 inches  long.  Cob  very 
small,  containing  20  to  24  rows  of  deep,  narrow,  pure 
white  kernels,  which  are  of  superior  quality,  being  sugary 
and  tender.  Of  great  value  to  the  canner;  but  also  prized 
for  market  and  home.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Zig  Zag  Evergreen 

Matures  a few  days  ahead  of  Stowell’s  Evergreen.  But 
the  arrangement  of  the  kernels  on  the  cob  is  entirely 
different;  so  peculiar,  in  fact,  as  to  give  the  corn  its  name. 
Invariably  two  perfect  ears  to  the  stalk.  One  of  the  best 
late  sorts,  it  being  very  sweet  and  tender,  of  fine  appear- 
ance on  the  table.  Its  productiveness  is  well  known. 
Large  pkt.,  5c. 

SWEET  CORN  FOR  FODDER — See  Farm  Seed  Depart- 
ment, page  88. 


Country  Gentleman — The  Finest  Quality  Late  Sweet  Corn, 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


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EGG  PLANT,  LEEK,  SALSIFY,  Etc. 


Egg  Plant 

Sow  the  seed  in  hotbed,  in  March; 
transplant  when  3 inches  high.  Set  out 
in  garden  after  danger  of  frost  is  past, 
in  rows  3 feet  apart  and  2 feet  apart  in 
the  row.  They  require  rich  soil. 

NEW  YORK  IMPROVED  LARUE 
PURPLE  (Spineless) — The  general  favor- 
ite for  both  market  and  private  use, 
is  a standard  sort  both  in  the  North 
the  South.  The  large  size  and  fine  qual- 
ity of  fruit  and  its  extreme  productive- 
ness make  it  most  profitable  for  market 
gardeners.  Plants  large,  spreading;  fruit 
very  large,  oval ; color  a splendid  dark 
purple.  Pkt.,  10c;  y2  oz.,  30c. 

BLACK  BEAUTY— Best  for  the  North- 
ern States.  It  is  very  early,  in  fact  the 
earliest  good  market  variety.  It  is  de- 
sirable in  color,  being  a jet  black.  Aver- 
age weight  2 to  3 pounds.  It  is  dwarf 
growing  and  bears  its  fruit  close  to  the 
main  stem.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 


Chinese  Cabbage 

(PE-TSAI) 

A Wonderful  New  Salad  Plant. 

All  who  like  to  try  new  things  in  the 
vegetable  kingdom  will  find  Chinese  Cabbage 
a real  pleasure.  Not  hard  to  grow — deli- 
cious in  taste — valued  highly  by  epicures. 
The  Chinese  people  in  their  own  country  and 
on  our  Pacific  Coast  have  cultivated  this 
vegetable  for  centuries,  and  when  it  was 
offered  for  the  first  time  on  our  American 
market,  buyers  literally  went  wild  over  it. 
Chinese  Cabbage  resembles  Celery,  and  yet 
is  like  Cos  Lettuce.  Firm,  crisp  heads,  eas- 
ily branched.  Excellent  cooked  as  greens  or 
as  a salad.  Not  hardy  to  frost  but  does  best 
In  cool  weather.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Mustard 

Easy  to  grow.  Sow  in  drills  12  or  15 
inches  apart  and  cover  lightly. 

WHITE  LONDON— The  leaves  are  light 
green,  mild  and  tender  when  young;  seed 
light  yellow;  used  for  flavoring,  in  pickles, 
etc.  Oz.,  10c ; ^4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  85c,  prepaid. 

SOUTHERN  GIANT  CURLED— This  mus- 
tard is  very  highly  esteemed  in  the  South 
where  the  seed  is  sown  in  fall;  plants  used 
very  early  in  spring  as  a salad.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c ; *4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  85c,  prepaid. 


Chinese  Cabbage. 


New  York 
Purple. 


Kohl  Rabi 

A very  fine  vegetable.  Sweeter  and  of 
finer  flavor  than  Turnips  and  cooked  the  same 
way.  Sow  seed  in  spring  and  again  in  June 
or  July.  Sow  in  drills  18  inches  apart,  and 
thin  out  to  4 or  6 inches  in  the  row. 

WHITE  DELICATESSE — Extra  early,  fin- 
est quality,  best  for  early  market.  Pkt.,  15c. 

EARLY  WHITE  VIENNA— Flesh  white  and 
tender,  excellent  forcing  variety.  Pkt.,  10c. 

EARLY  PURPLE  VIENNA — Fine  flavored, 
tender,  pure  white  flesh;  skin  of  purple  col- 
or. Pkt.,  10c. 


Okra  or  Gumbo 


Extra  nice  for  soups,  stews,  etc.,  and  much 
liked  when  pickled.  Plant  in  hills,  2 feet 
apart  each  way. 

WHITE  VELVET  — Pods  round,  smooth, 
and  of  white,  velvety  appearance,  very  ten- 
der and  of  superior  flavor.  Plants  dwarf 
and  very  productive.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


Vine  Peach 


Sometimes  called  Vegetable  orange  or 
Mango  Melon.  Fruit  is  size  and  color  of  me- 
dium orange — vines  much  like  muskmelons 
and  require  same  care.  They  are  very  pro- 
lific. Fruits  used  for  pickles,  pies  and  pre- 
serving. Easily  grown.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Salsify, 


Salsify  or  Vegetable  Oyster 

A wholesome  and  nutritious  vegetable.  They  are  fine  when 
boiled,  or  may  be  sliced  and  fried;  very  fine  in  soups.  Salsify 
succeeds  best  in  light,  well-enriched  soil.  Sow  early  and  quite 
deep,  giving  the  general  culture  recommended  for  parsnips. 
The  roots  are  perfectly  hardy  and  may  remain  out  all  winter, 
but  should  be  dug  early  in  the  spring,  as  they  deteriorate 
rapidly  after  the  growth  commences.  Store  for  winter  use  m 
pit  or  cellar  in  damp  earth  or  sand. 

MAMMOTH  SANDWICH  ISLAND. — An  improved  type  of  the 
Long  White,  producing  roots  of  nearly  double  the  size  and 
weight  of  those  of  the  old  variety,  and  of  very  superior  quality 
and  delicate  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

Leek 

The  stalks  are  of  wild  onion  flavor  and  used  same  as  onions. 
May  be  stored  for  winter  in  moist  sand  in  cellar.  Sow  seed 
in  earlv  spring  in  rows  1 foot  apart  and  1 inch  deep.  When  6 
inches  high,  transplant  4 to  6 inches  apart,  in  rows  12  inches 
apart,  setting  the  plants  in  the  ground  up  to  their  center  leaves 
and  as  they  grow  draw  the  soil  up  around  them. 

AMERICAN  FLAG — Broad  leaves^  of  strong  and  vigorous 
growth;  very  hardy.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

MONSTROUS  CARENTAN — Very  large,  with  broad  leaves,, 
stems  6 to  S inches  long.  Fine  market  sort  and  for  storing. 
Pkt..  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

Tobacco 

CONNECTICUT  SEED  LEAF. — Grown  in  many  sections  of 
the  V.  S.  and  extensively  in  Connecticut.  Best  kind  for  North- 
ern localities.  Broad  leaf  of  medium  length.  Suitable  for 
cigar  fillers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

IMPROVED  WHITE  BURLEY. — The  Western  favorite,  supe- 
rior to  the  old  variety  of  Burley.  Makes  a better  and  broader 
leaf,  much  Used  for  wrappers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

COMSTOCK’S  SPANISH. — The  favorite  variety  in  Wisconsin 
and  other  Northern  States.  Pkt.,  10c. 


American  Flag  Leek. 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


VEGETABLES  uncommon,  very  choice  kinds 


Borecole  or  Kale 

Splendid  “greens”  for  early  fall,  winter  or  spring  use.  Sow  seed 
'about  the  middle  of  June  and  later  transplant  to  rows  from  2 to  2 l/2 
feet  apart.  The  dwarf  can  be  sown  later  and  need  not  be  transplanted. 
A good  frost  improves  the  quality. 

DWARF  GREEN  CURLED. — The  plant  is  dwarf  and  com- 
pact, with  large,  deep  green  leaves,  curled  and  crimped,  re- 
sembling a bunch  of  moss.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

DWARF  SCOTCH. — Leaves  very  curly,  rich  green.  Re- 
markably tender,  and  delicate  in  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 
TAEL.  SCOTCH. — Grows  about  2 feet  high.  Leaves  dark 
and  finely  curled.  Very  hardy.  Pkt.,  10c;  cz.,  20c. 

Cress 

This  plant  is  grown  extensively  for  salad.  Plant  seed 
thickly  in  shallow  drills  12  inches  apart,  in  the  spring,  and 
for  a succession  every  two  weeks. 

FINE  CURLED  OR  PEPPER  GRASS.— Quick  growing; 
leaves  finely  cut  and  feathery,  ornamental,  crisp  and  pun: 
gent;  very  refreshing.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

WATER  CRESS. — Highly  esteemed  as  a salad  during  spring 
and  fall.  Also  used  as  a garnishing  for  meats  during  the 
winter.  Sow  the  seed  in  cool,  moist  soil  in  the  early  spring 
or  if  a shallow  slowr  running  stream  or  ditch  is  near,  the 
seed  may  be  sown  within  the  same  near  the  bank.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Chicory 

LARGE  ROOTED. — The  roots  are  cut  in  thick  slices,  then  roasted  and 
used  as  a substitute  for  coffee.  In  spring  the  leaves  make  a nice  salad. 
Pkt.,  10c. 


KALE — Dwarf  Scotch. 


Peanuts — Mammoth  Bush. 
Uet  the  Children  Grow  Them. 


Ground  Cherry 

They  grow  well  on  almost  any  drjr  soil,  are  easier  raised  than  the  to- 
mato, are  prolific  bearers  and  oh!  what  luscious  fruit.  For  sauce  or  pies 
they  are  excellent.  They  make  delicious  preserves  and  when  dried  in  sugar 
are  used  like  raisins  for  cakes  or  puddings,  and  they  will  keep,  in  the 
shuck,  if.  kept  in  a cool  place,  nearly  all  winter.  No  one  should  make  a 
garden  again  without  devoting  a space  to  the  Ground  Cherry.  Requires 
same  culture  as  tomatoes.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Horse  Radish 

‘“MARINER  KREN-” — This  new  variety  from  Bohemia  is  by  far  the 
best.  It  is  larger,  earlier  and  whiter  than  the  common  kind.  We  highly 
recommend  it.  Prices,  postpaid:  Choice  sets,  6 for  25«;  doz.,  40c;  50 

roots,  85c;  100  roots,  $1.35.  Not  prepaid:  100  roots,  $1.00;  1,000  roots,  $7.50. 

COMMON  VARIETY. — Very  choice  sets  grown  by  an  expert.  Prices, 
postpaid:  30c  per  doz.  roots;  $1.00  per  100.  Not  prepaid:  75c  per  100; 

$6.00  per  1,000. 

Peanuts 

NEW  3IAMMOTH  BL"SH. — This  peanut  does  exceedingly  well  in  the  North, 
making  compact  bushes  IS  inches  high,  with  heavy,  erect  stalks  and  large 
leaves.  They  are  good  producers,  and  do  best  on  light  sandy  soil.  Easily 
grown,  and  always  sure  to  make  a good  crop.  Pkt.,  10c. 

EARLY  SWEET. — Let  the  children  grow  some  peanuts.  The  Early  Sweet 
is  very  easy  to  raise.  It  stands  the  heat  and  drought,  and  is  so  early  it 
ripens  in  the  Northern  States  and  Canada,  the  nuts  being  exceedingly 
sweet  and  rich  when  roasted.  Any  light,  sandy  soil  suits  them.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Swiss  Chard — Lucullus. 

Can  Be  Used  All  Summer  Until  Frost, 


Swiss  Chard 

A fine  vegetable  and  giving  large  returns  for  little  care — a constant  crop 
from  July  until  winter.  Leaves  used  for  greens  same  as  Spinach. 

Sow  early  in  spring  in  rows  16  inches  apart  and  thin  to  6 inches  apart  in 
rows.  Can  be  used  all  summer  when  Spinach  is  not  available.  Later 
leaves  grow  very  large  with  broad,  flat,  pure  white  stems  and  midribs 
which  may  be  cooked  like  asparagus  or  made  into  very  good  pickles.  An 
ounce  or  two  is  sufficient  for  garden. 

LUCULLUS.— The  best  garden  sort.  Produces  large,  tender  stalks  with 
curly  leaves.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Useful  Gourds 

DISH  CLOTH  or  LUFFA. — Large  fruits,  resembling  a large  flat  sponge. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

DIPPER. — Very  useful  for  many  purposes;  holds  about  a quart;  has  a 
long  handle.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

NEST  EGG. — Very  ornamental  and  useful  as  nest  eggs.  Pkt.,  5c ; oz.,  20c. 

SUGAR  TROUGH. — Grows  large  enough  to  hold  4 to  10  quarts  each; 
have  thick,  hard  shells;  are  light  but  durable.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

ORNAMENTAL  GOURDS,  MIXED. — Many  varieties  of  odd  shapes  and 
brilliant  colors.  Fine  to  cover  trellises  and  fences.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 


HERBS 


For  flavoring  soups,  meats,  etc.,  a few  pot  and  sweet  herbs  are  necessary 
for  every  garden.  Cultural  directions  on  every  packet.  Varieties  pre- 
ceded by  a * are  perennials. 


ANISE. 

*BALM. 

BASIL,  SWEET. 
BORAGE. 

CHERVIL,  CURLED. 

* caraway, 


ALL  VARIETIES  10c  PER  PACKET. 

CORIANDER.  * ROSEMARY. 

DILL.  SAFFRON. 

*FENNEL.  sage. 

*HOARHOUND.  SORRELL. 

LAVENDER.  THYME. 

MARJORAM,  SWEET,  nyORMWOOD, 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  39 


SALAD  SORTS  AND  VARIOUS  VEGETABLES 


Corn  Salad  or  Fetticus 

A m^st  refreshing:  salad,  especially  for  winter  use;  can  also  be 
cooked  used  like  spinach.  Plant  is  of  quick  growth  and  hardy. 
For  spring  crop  sow  seed  l2  inch  deep  in  rows  1 foot  apart  and  thin 
to  C inches  in  rows.  This  crop  should  be  ready  in  about  S weeks. 
For  extra  early  crop,  sow  seed  in  September  and  cover  with  straw  or 
leaves  in  Northern  States.  For  fall  use  a sowing  should  be  made _in 
July  or  August.  One  ounce  will  plant  a row  50  feet  long.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Celeriac— Turnip  Rooted  Celery 

This  popular  European  vegetable  deserves  much  wider  cultivation. 
Fsed  in  salads,  soups  and  stews,  or  boiled  like  Parsnips  or  Turnips 
c makes  a delicious  dish.  Sow  seed  as  soon  as  ground  is  in  good 
workable  condition,  and  when  plants  are  3 inches  high,  transplant 
to  stand  6 inches  apart  in  the  rows.  When  roots  are  two  inches  in 
diameter,  they  are  in  condition  to  use.  To  keep  for  winter,  pack 
in  damp  sand  in  the  cellar.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Dandelion 

The  young  leaves  are  used  for  •’greens”  and  are  very  popular  as 
a spring  tonic.  Sow  seed  as  soon  as  ground  can  be  worked,  in  rows 
one  foot  apart,  thinning  plants  to  four  inches  apart.  The  plants 
are  perennial  and  perfectly  hardy.  Pkt.,  10c. • 

Endive 

For  early  spring  crop  sow  as  early  as  ground  can  be  worked  well, 
in  shallow  drills'  15  to  18  inches  apart.  Transplant  when  2 or  :l 
inches  high  or  thin  to  one  foot  apart  in  rows.  They  must  be 
blanched  before  full  grown  and  before  they  are  used  for  the  table. 
Gather  the  leaves  together  and  tie  them  when  plants  are  quite  dry 
to  prevent  rotting.  For  fall  and  winter  use  sow  from  June  until 
August.  By  blanching  a few  plants  at  a time  it  gives  a succession 
for  the  tabie.  One  ounce  of  seed  to  about  500  feet  of  row. 

LARGE  GREEN  CURLED. — A fine  market  sort;  tender,  green 
leaves  which  blanch  white.  Pkt.,  5c. 

E V ER -WHITE  CURLED. — A very  beautiful  sort  in  which  the 
leaves  are  very  light  colored,  even  the  outer  ones  being  nearly  white. 
Does  not  need  to  be  tied  up  for  blanching  as  the  ribs  and  leaves 
are  naturally  white.  Pkt.,  10c. 

BROAD  LEAVED  BATA  VLAN.— Leaves  large,  broad,  slightly 
curled;  tie  up  for  blanching.  Pkt.,  5c. 

French  Endive  or  Witloof  Chicory 

Used  principally  as  a winter  salad,  and  it  is  most  delicious  served 
with  French  dressing  and  eaten  like  Cos  Lettuce.  Should  be  sown 
in  June,  in  drills  10  inches  apart;  allow  plants  to  grow  until  No- 
vember, when  they  should  be  taken  up,  trimmed  to  1 »•_>  inches  from 
the  neck,  leaving  about  8 inches,  then  planted  upright.  1 inches 
apart,  in  trench  16  inches  deep.  Fill  trench  with  good  soil,  and  for 
quick  growth  cover  with  manure.  In  about  four  weeks  it  will  be 
ready  for  use,  and  is  eaten  either  raw  or  cooked.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Sorrell 

Is  boiled  and  served  like  Spinach,  also  delicious  salad  and  soup 
is  made  with  it.  Possesses  a pleasant  acid  flavor.  Sow  seed  in  any 
good  garden  soil,  in  shallow  drills  a foot  apart.  Thin  plants  to  a few 
inches  apart,  remove  seed  stalks  as  soon  as  ‘they  appear.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Udo  Salad 

A wonderful  new  salad  plant.  Udo  resembles  Asparagus  more 
than  any  other  vegetable  that  is  common  to  our  gardens.  It  has 
this  advantage  over  Asparagus,  however,  the  whole  shoots  are  ten- 
der and  edible,  while  the  tips  of  the  Asparagus  only  can  be  served. 
The  shoots  are  delicate,  tender  and  delicious.  Pure  white,  so  they 
make  a very  attractive  dish.  Once  started  from  the  seed  you  can 
enjoy  U'do  for  eight  to  ten  years  from  the  same  planting 

Udo  is  easy  to  grow,  as  it  has  proved  hardy  and  vigorous  in 
many  widely  separated  points  in  this  country — north  and  south. 

Udo  may  be  prepared  in  various  delicious  dishes  for  your  table. 
Use  the  shoots  like  Celeriac  in  soups  and  stews  or  boiled  like  Tur- 
nips or,  you  may  cook  and  serve  them  with  a white  sauce  on  toast, 
similar  to  Asparagus.  You  may  slice  the  shoots  very  thin,  drop 
them  on  ice  and  later  serve  with  French  dressing.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Rhubarb  or  Pie  Plant 

Fine  plants  may  now  be  raised  easily  from  seed,  which  should  be 
sown  in  early  spring.  When  well  started  thin  so  as  to  stand  about 
six  inches  apart.  Transplant  in  the  fall  or  following  spring  about 
three  feet  apart  in  each  direction. 

GIANT  VICTORLY. — The  best  variety.  Excellent  quality.  Pkt..  5c. 

RHUBARB  ROOTS. — There,  is  space  for  a few  Rhubarb  roots  in 

every  garden.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  15c  each;  3 for  40c;  15 

roots  for  SI. 50.  Not  prepaid:  15  roots  for  SI. 25;  50  roots  for  S3. 50. 

Some  prefer  undivided  clumps.  We  offer  these,  showing  6 to  1ft 
eyes,  at  50c  per  clump  by  freight  or  express  only. 

Mushrooms 

The  Mushroom  as  a table  delicacy  is  rapidly  becoming  extremely 
popular,  and  it  will  certainly  continue  to  increase  in  favor  as  fast 
as  people  discover  how  easily  it  can  be  grown.  With  all  orders  we 
give  our  free  pamphlet.  “How  to  Grew  Mushrooms.”  and  anyone 
who  will  carefully  follow  its  simple  directions  can  ha«ve  no  difficulty 
in  producing  a crop.  The  demand  for  mushrooms  is  always  heavy 
and  the  price  seems  to  go  higher  every  year. 

LAMBERT’S  PURE  CULTURE  SPAWN.— Is  far  superior  to  the 
old  style  varieties  and  much  better  results  can  he  obtained  from  its 
use.  Bricks  weigh  from  18  to  24  ounces.  A brick  will  spawn  ten 
square  feet  of  bed.  Prices:  Per  brick.  45c,  postpaid.  By  express  or 
freight.  5 bricks.  SI. 50;  10  bricks,  $2.75. 


Corn  Salad  or  Fetticus. 


Rhubarb  or  Pie  Plant. 


Endive — Green  Curled. 


Mushrooms — They  are  Easily  Grown. 


40  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELL’S  MICHIGAN-GROWN  CUCUMBERS 


Superior 


Quality 


Isbell’s 


Grand  Forcing 


Earliest  of  All. 


The  seed  we  offer  is  grown  by  ourselves  from  our  own  thoroughbred  stocks.  We  are  the 
largest  growers  of  Pedigreed  Cucumber  Seed  in  America. 

In  Jackson  County  and  the  COhSlties  immediately  adjoining  there  are  grown  annually  more 
tons  of  Cucumber  Seed  than  any  like  section  in-  the  world.  This  has  been  going  on  for  more 
than  20  years  and  the  acreage  is  increasing,  which  means  seed  planters  and  pickle  growers  want 
Michigan-grown  Cucumber  Seed.  We  are  very  proud  of  our  superior  stocks  of  Cucumber.  We 
have  studied  carefully  the  wants  of  the  trade  in  this  line,  and  that  we  have  succeeded  in  pro- 
ducing what  they  want  is  shown  in  the  vast  number  of  repeat  orders  w7e  get. 

Isbell’s  “NEW  GRAND”  Forcing  Cucumber 

A great  forcer  for  greenhouse  or  outdoors.  In  this  remarkable  new  Cucumber  we 
have  attained  the  ideal  sort  for  gardeners,  truckers  and  shippers.  It  is  absolutely 
perfect  in  shape,  and  surprisingly  uniform.  The  photographic  illustration  on  this 
page  shows  the  type,  and  they  all  look  alike.  In  size  they  run  between  Arlington 
and  Davis  Perfect,  making  them  ideal  in  this  respect  and  suited  to  all  markets. 
When  about  6 or  7 inches  long,  there  is  not  a particle  of  waste  when  used  as  a 
slioer  and  the  seeds  at  that  stage  are  hardly  noticeable. 

The  Deep  Green  color,  however,  is  the  crowning  merit  of  this  sort.  It  fully  equals  (some  say 
excels)  the  Davis  Perfect  in  this  respect,  and  the  latter,  up  to  this  date,  has  been  the  darkest 
green  variety  obtainable. 

Isbell’s  New  Grand  Forcing  has  another  grand  quality,  and  this  is  its  -vyonderful  prolificacy. 
It  seems  to  aim  to  produce  a cucumber  at  every  joint.  This  characteristic  is  well  developed 
and  makes  it  a very  profitable  sort  to  grow.  This  new  variety  is  bound  to  give  satisfaction  and 
every  grower  who  wants  to  be  abreast  of  the  times  must  plant  it.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

W.  L.  Penneman,  Spokane,  Wash.,  writes  us:  "I  believe  your  Grand  Forcing  Cucumber  is  without 

a peer.  It’s  shape,  color,  size,  productiveness  and  ability  to  hold  up,  puts  it  in  a class  by  itself.” 

Isbell’s  Earliest  of  All 

Earliest,  Smoothest,  Greatest  Yielder  and  the  Most  Crisp.  The  best  and  most 
profitable  extra  early  slicer.  As  an  extra  early  White  Spine  Cucumber  there  is  no 
strain  to  equal  this.  It  is  of  a most  handsome  shape  and  holds  its  deep  green 
color  better  than  other  White  Spine  sorts.  Fruits  grow  very  even  in  size  and  regu- 
lar in  form.  Color  dark  olive  green  with  lighter  spines  running  from  blossom  end. 
It  is  smooth,  tender  and  crisp.  Remains  green  on  the  vine,  and  after  pickling  it 
never  turns  yellow.  It  is  very  hardy,  robust  and  free  from  disease.  We  have  not 
seen  a strain  more  uniform  in  size,  color  and  shape  than  our  Earliest  of  All.  Market  gar- 
deners and  large  planters  who  value  earliness,  will  plant  this  variety.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

George  Hastkins,  Cleveland,  Ohio,  writes:  ‘‘Your  Earliest  of  All  Cucumber  is  without  doubt  the 

best  and  most  profitable  sort  for  any  market  gardener  to  plant.” 


A Field  of  Isbell’s  Seed  Cucumbers  Grown  Near  Jackson,  Mich. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH, 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  41 


ISBELL’S  MICHIGAN-GROWN  CUCUMBERS 


Arlington 
White 
Spine. 
Early, 
Productive, 
Symmetrical, 
Rich  Color. 
Popular 
Market 
Sort. 


Splendid 

Type 

for 

Market 

and 

Home 

Gardens. 

Always 

Yields 

Well. 


CULTURE.— ' The  plants  are  tender  and  planting  should  be  delayed  until  settled  warm  weather.  Form  low,  flat  hills 
G feet  apart  each  way,  of  rich  soil,  by  mixing  in  a quantity  of  thoroughly  decomposed  manure,  stirring  the  soil  to  a 
depth  of  six  inches  or  more.  Scatter  on  each  hill  15  or  20  seeds,  and  cover  I inch  deep,  pressing  soil  firmly  over  them. 
For  pickles,  plant  from  June  until  middle  of  July.  The  plants  should  NOT  be  hoed  while  wet  with  dew  in  the  morning, 
me*  with  “Slug-Shot”  to  kill  cucumber  bugs  and  worms.  Spray  with  “Black  Leaf  40”  to  kill  plant  lice.  To  prevent 


Dust  with 

blight  spray  with  Bordeaux  Mixture  as  soon  as  runners  form,  continuing  every  10  days  if  necessary 
100  hills;  2 pounds  for  an  acre. 

Arlington  White  Spine 

One  of  the  most  popular  and  profitable  strains 
of  White  Spine  Cucumber.  The  real  merit  of  this 
sort  has  gained  for  it  a large  and  ever-increas- 
ing demand,  especially  in  the  large  cucumber- 
growing districts  of  the  South  and  East.  It  is 
beyond  question  the  earliest  and  most  produc- 
tive variety  of  this  type.  Rich  green  color 
throughout  its  entire  length  and  very  straight 
and  symmetrical.  Fruits  7 to  10  inches  long, 
rounded  at  both  ends.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Two  ounces  for 


Improved  White  Spine 

A most  thoroughbred,  uniform  and  shapely 
variety,  not  only  for  first  early,  but  general 
crop.  Vigorous  grower  and  a great  bearer. 
Fruits  7 inches  long,  light  green.  Excellent  for 
slicing,  and  makes  choice  pickles;  straight  and 
smooth;  keeps  green  longer  than  the  yellow  va- 
rieties; no  sort  excels  it  in  quality.  I*kt.,  5c. 

Extra  Early  Klondike 

Excellent  White  Spine  sort  for  shipping  to 
distant  markets.  Its  prolificacy  and  earliness 
make  it  a most  profitable  variety  for  market 
gardeners.  The  rich,  dark  green  color  and  per- 
fect shape  add  to  its  attractiveness.  Fruits  7 
inches  long,  heavier  at  stem  end.  A wonderful 
keeper.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Extra  Long 

or  Evergreen  White  Spine 

Unexcelled  in  table  quality.  The  flesh  is  un- 
usually thick  and  seed  space  extremely  small. 
Flavor  is  unsurpassed  and  meat  is  white,  firm 
and  crisp.  Vines  are  of  vigorous  growth  with 
large,  heavy  foliage,  thus  resisting  attacks  of 
insects,  etc.  The  color  is  rich,  dark  green,  size 
10  to  15  inches  in  length,  always  straight,  and 
never  turn  yellow.  Our  strain  is  the  result  of 
years  of  careful  selection  and  more  blight  proof 
than  others.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Early  Fortune 


Very  productive,  early  and  disease  resistant; 
fruits  8 inches  long,  slightly  tapering;  flesh 
white,  very  firm  and  crisp,  with  few  seeds.  Rich 
dark  green  color;  ships  well.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Japanese  Climbing 

The  fruits  of  this  excellent  variety  run  from 
10  to  13  inches  long.  Early  and  perfect  maturing 
fruit  is  best  attained  when  poles  or  a trellis  is 
used  for  vines  to  climb  on.  Fruits  well  shaped, 
straight,  dark  green  with  black  spines.  Flesh 
is  pure  white  and  tender.  Especially  good  for 
slicing  and  salads.  Great  drought  resister.  Can 
be  grown  on  trellises;  valuable  for  small  gar- 
dens. Pkt.,  5c. 


Isbell’s  Perfected  Davis  Perfect 


Its  Beautiful  Color  and  Quality  Attract 
and  Greenhouse.  Gardeners  will  be  pleased 
entirely  overcome  any  fault  the  original 
necky.  To  overcome  these  defects  we  be- 
going  over  our  fields  and  staking  specimens 
This  was  continued  for  four  years,  and  re- 
introduced in  1910.  Every  fruit  is  shapely 


the  Buyers.  Unequaled  for  Market  Garden 

to  find  that  our  Perfected  Davis  Perfect  has 
strain  of  Davis  Perfect  had  in  being  too 
gar.  making  selections  several  years  ago  by 
which  were  perfect  at  their  slicing  stage, 
suited  in  our  “Perfected”  strain,  which  we 
and  holds  its  fine  cylindrical  shape  clear  to 


the  stem  end.  By  using  our  Perfected  strain  a crop  can  be  produced  outdoors  which  cannot  be  li 
distinguished  from  greenhouse  stock.  The  handsome  fruits  make  a splendid  exhibit  at  your  “fair”  Extra  Long 

or  in  any  store;  their  rich  color  is  retained  a long  time.  Pkt.,  15c.  Wmte  (Spine. 


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42  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


FOR  PICKLING 


CUCUMBERS  for  slicing 


Cucumbers  taken  fresh  from  your  own  garden  are  much  more  crisp  and  tender  and  of 
far  superior  flavor  than  what  you  can  buy  at  the  stores,  that  peculiar  toughness  and 
bitterness  is  missing.  You  use  what  yon  want  sliced  and  can  make  many  kinds  of  de- 
licious winter  pickles.  We  offer  varieties  desirable  for  various  purposes. 


Isbell’s 

Improved  Long  Green 

This  fine  Cucumber  of  the 
“black  spine’’  type  grows  from 
12  to  16  inches  in  length  and 
is  of  superior  quality.  Of  fine 
dark  green  color,  slender,  tap- 
ering toward  the  stem-end. 
Flesh  very  firm  and  crisp.  The 
young  fruit  is  very  largely  used  for  pickling 
and  it  is  a standard  sort  for  that  purpose. 
Full-sized  Cucumbers  are  in  high  favor  for 
slicing  and  making  the  so-called  sweet 
pickles  when  the  fruits  are  ripe  and  yellow. 
We  have  an  excellent  type — decidedly  pop- 
ular with  our  customers.  Pkt.,  10c1. 

Davis  Perfect 

(Original  Strain). 

We  'offer  a carefully  selected  stock  of  the 
original  strain  of  this  now  famous  variety, 
but  while  our  seed  is  better  than  Davis 
Perfect  sold  by  others,  yet  it  is  not  equal 
to  Isbell’s  Perfected  as  offered  on  page  41. 
A very  fine  cucumber  for  market  as  well  as 
the  home  garden.  Fine  length,  slimness, 
beautiful  dark  green  color,  transparent-like 
flesh  with  deliciously  cool  refreshing  flavor, 
and  crisp.  Fruits  8 to  10  inches  long,  tap- 
ering at  both  ends,  solid  flesh,  few  seeds. 
It  is  one  of  the  most  popular  among  extra 
long  white  spine  cucumbers.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Isbell’s 

Irish  Queen  Cucumber 

Handsomest — richest  dark  green  color — an 
excellent  slicer. 

The  color  of  this  new  Cucum- 
ber  is  an  intense  rich  deep 
; green,  which  retains  nearly  as 
y iSV  I long  as  our  Perfected  Davis 

d Perfect.  The  flesh  is  sparkling 

s white.  Irish  Queen  is  very  pro- 
lific,  being  a continuous  pro- 
ducer until  frost.  The  “cukes’’  at  slicing 
stage  are  uniformly  large,  symmetrical, 
handsome  and  attractive.  The  flesh  is  com- 
pact, fine  grained  and  very  brittle,  and  of 
a refreshing,  delightful  flavor.  Also  excel- 
lent for  a pickle.  Vines  vigorous  and  healthy 
being  nearly  blight-proof.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Isbell’s  New  Emerald 

Color  is  a rich  dark  glossy  green.  Skin 
almost  free  of  both  warts  and  spines,  and 
the  cucumber  is  nearly  as  smooth  and  hand- 
some as  the  famous  English  forc- 
ing types.  Of  medium  . size  and 
very  symmetrical  shape.  Retains 
its  color  from  time  of  setting  until 
full  maturity.  Suitable  for  pick- 
ling at  any  stage.  Absolutely  un- 
excelled for  slicing,  being  crisp  and 
sweet.  Good  for  forcing  under 
glass.  Prime  shipper.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Isbell’s  Improved  Long  Green. 

Isbell’s  King  of  Picklers 

The  Greatest  Yielder  of  All. 
Unequaled  in  Quality. 

This  is  one  of  the  grand- 
est of  all  pickling  cucum- 
bers. It  is  fine  in  form, 
solid  and  thick  in  texture, 
excellent  in  flavor  and  com- 
bines all  the  qualities  neces- 
sary to  make  a good  pickle, 
productive,  yielding  the  past 
2 50  bushels  per  acre.  It 


It  is  very 
season,  over 
is  also  adapted  for  slicing,  as  it  grows 
from  9 to  12  inches  long,  retaining  its  rich,  green  color 
throughout  its  entire  length,  which  is  straight  and  smooth 
and  symmetrical.  Is  desirable  both  for  slicing  and  pick- 
ling. Pkt..,  10c. 

Short  Green 

Also  called  Early  Frame. — Very  productive  variety,  hav- 
ing fruits  of  good  length  and  handsome  form.  Desirable 
for  producing  pickles  of  medium  size,  and  of  fine  quality 
when  sliced  for  the  table.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Isbell’s  King  of  Picklers. 

Everbearing 

This  is  not  only  a very  early  variety  but  is  also  extremely 
prolific,"  and  will  continue  in  bearing  throughout  the  sea- 
son. The  fruits,  of  medium  size,  and  rich  dark  green 
color,  average  from  four  to  five  inches  in  length.  Owing 
to  its  great  productiveness  it  is  an  excellent  variety  to 
plant  for  producing  small  pickles.  Plant  this  for  main 
crop  in  the  home  garden.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Perfected  Jersey  Pickle 

The  light  green  pickle  improved  strain  of  the  old  reliable 
Jersey  Pickle,  having  the  ever-bearing  habit  largely  devel- 
oped. We  recommend  Jersey  Pickle  for  the  home  garden. 
For  best  yields  gather  fruits  as  soon  as  they  reach  prop- 
er size.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Snow^s  Fancy  Pickling 

This  is  a selection  made  from  the  “Chicago  Pickle”  by 
a veteran  pickle  grower  in  the  West.  The  type  is  shorter 
when  ripe  than  the  Chicago  Pickle  and  is  broad  at  the  stem 
end,  tapering  slightly  to  the  tip.  The  small  pickles  are 
dark  green,  cylindrical  and  square  ended.  We  offer  a 
strain  of  most  carefully  selected  seeds.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Early  Green  Cluster 

Fruits  of  slim  form,  desirable  for  pickling.  Extra  pro- 
lific, frequently  setting  in  clusters  of  2 and  3.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Boston  Pickling 

Distinct,  very  prolific  and  exceedingly  popular  variety, 
largely  planted  for  pickles.  The  fruits  are  of  excellent 
quality;  for  producing  medium  sized  pickles  this  variety  is 
highly  esteemed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Chicago  Pickling 

“Westerfield.” — A very  prolific  variety,  combining  all 
the  qualities  desired  by  those  who  raise  cucumbers  for 
commercial  pickles.  Used  almost  exclusively  by  all  the 
large  pickling  houses.  Pkt.,  5c. 


West  India  Gherkin 

A small  fruited  variety,  very  prolific, 
and  used  only  for  pickling.  Fruits  are 
thick  and  rounded  in  shape,  ranging 
from  two  to  three  inches  in  length,  and 
covered  with  sharp  spines.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Mixed  Cucumber  Seed 

We  often  have  inquiries  for  Mixed 
Cucumber  Seed  from  those  who  wish 
to  use  the  crop  themselves,  either  for 
pickling  or  slicing.  This  mixture  is 
made  up  of  first-class  varieties.  Pkt., 
5c:  oz„  10c. 

Cucumbers  in  quantity  quoted  on 
pages  124-128. 


$.  JVL  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  43 


ISBELL’S  SUPERIOR  LETTUCE 


Lettuce  is  the  best  of  all  salad  crops',  and  a very  appetizing 
and  healthful  food,  especially  during  the  warmer  months.  To 
have  lettuce  at  its  best,  it  must  be  fresh  and  unwilted.  It  is  so 
easy  to  grow  and  requires  such  small  space  in  the  garden,  that 
every  family  should  have  a plentiful  supply  throughout  the  season. 

Isbell’s  Select  Grand  Rapids 
Lettuce 

This  variety  is  especially  adapted  to  greenhouse  cul- 
ture in  winter.  In  the  great  Lettuce-growing  centers 
around  Painesville,  Ashtabula,  etc.,  our  strain  of  this 
grand  forcing  sort  is  very  largely  used,  and  the 
product  is  sold  in  such  large  quantities  that  prices  are 
quoted  by  the  ton.  It  is  superior  to  and  more  beauti- 
ful in  appearance  than  the  Simpson.  It  is  of  rapid, 
upright  growth  ; may  be  planted  close ; not  liable  to 
rot,  standing  several  days  after  being  ready  to  cut 
without  injury ; retains  its  freshness  a long  time 
after  being  cut,  hence  is  much  sought  after  by  deal- 
ers ; its  quality  is  very  desirable.  The  Isbell  Strain  is 
specially  selected  for  purity  and  is  the  best  to  be 
1.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 


Early  Prizehead 

Very  Popular  for  the  Home  Garden. 

This  old  standard  variety  is  still  the  best  of  the  large, 
thin-leaved,  clustering  sorts  for  the  home  garden,  but  it  is 
not  a good  kind  to  ship.  The 
leaves  are  very  large,  crimped, 
bright  green  tinged  with  brownish- 
red  at  the  edges  and  are  exceeding- 
ly tender,  crisp  and  sweet,  form- 
ing a large,  loose  head.  Stands  a 
long  time  without  going  to  seed. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Improved  Salamander 

or  Butter-head. 

A wonderful  heat  resister. 

Splendid  for  summer  use.  Medium 
size,  light  green  and  forms  a 
hard,  buttery  head  of  fine  quality 
which  blanches  to  a creamy  white 
color.  Grows  compact  and  globu- 
lar in  form ; leaves  broad  and 
much  blistered.  A very  satisfac- 
tory head  lettuce  for  the  home 
garden  as  it  can  be  planted  any 
time  during  the  season.  Excellent 
for  summer  salads.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Mammoth 

Black-Seeded  Butter 

Large,  smooth-leaved  head  let- 
tuce, forming  very  compact  cab- 
bage-like  heads  of  thick,  brittle 
leaves,  the  inner  ones  beautifully 
blanched,  very  crisp,  tender  and  of 
fine  flavor.  Light  green,  much 
lighter  in  color  than  Big  Boston. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 


A Ton  of  Grand  Rapids  Lettuce. 

Early  White 
Self-Folding  Cos 

Leaves  yellowish-white,  very 
crisp  and  tender;  a self-blanching 
Lettuce  of  superior  flavor.  Sold 
also  as  Trianon  or  Celery  Lettuce, 
Loose,  sugar-loaf  shaped  heads, 
exceedingly  crisp  and  tender  and 
of  delicious  flavor.  Cos  Lettuce  is 
eaten  like  celery  in  some  localities 
— it  has  a more  pronounced  flavor 
than  all  other  kinds.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Improved  Hanson 

In  all  probability  there  are  more 
pounds  of  Hanson  Lettuce  sold 
than  of  any  other  kind.  Its  table 
quality  is  perfection  itself,  having 
a sweet,  rich  flavor  and  its  ability 
to  remain  a long  time  in  edible 
condition  is  one  of  its  leading 
characteristics'.  It  forms  large 
heads,  as  an.  outdoor  Lettuce 
ONLY,  and  may  be  planted  from 
earliest  spring  to  late  in  the  fall. 
A sure-heading  sort  standing  the 
heat  remarkably  well.  To  get  best 
results  it  pays  to  transplant  thi/¥ 
sort  like  cabbage.  Every  year 
bur  trade  on  this  standard  sort  in- 
creases, owing  to  the  special  care 
we  take  with  our  seed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

For  Quantity  Prices  see  pages 
124  to  127. 


Prizehead — For  the  Home  Garden. 

Mixed  Lettuce  Seed 

All  kinds  mixed.  If  not  sown  too  thickly,  will 
make  a continuous  crop.  Our  mixture  includes 
the  best  early  and  late  varieties  of  curly  leaf  as 
well  as  head  lettuce.  Fine  for  the  home  garden. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


Grand 

Rapids 


Improved  Hanson. 


44  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Crisp,  Sweet  ISBELL’S  SUPERIOR  LETTUCE 


Isbell’s 


Verifirst. 


For  the  home-garden  plant  Isbell’s  Verifirst,  Simpson  and 
Prizehead  for  loose  leaf  varieties.  May  King,  Big  Boston  and 
Crisp-as-Ice  for  head  lettuce. 

For  later  planting  use  varieties  that  will  stand  the  heat,  such 
as  New  Wonderful,  California  Cream  Butter,  Hanson,  and  the 
Cos  Lettuce,  will  be  most  satisfactory.  The  New  Wonderful  is 
the  largest  heading  of  all  and  is  good  quality  at  all  seasons. 

For  salads,  most  people  prefer  the  hearts  of  the  solid  heading 
buttery  varieties.  Big  Boston  and  May  King  are  ideal  for  this. 
For  cutting  a crisp  loose  leaf  variety  such  as  Verifirst  or  Prize- 
head  is  most  desirable. 

In  the  South  Big  Boston  is  grown  almost  exclusively  for  ship- 
ping North,  also  California  Cream  Butter.  New  Wonderful  is 
the  favorite  Southern  winter  variety. 


Black-seeaea 

Splendid  loose  leaf  lettuce  of  great 
popularity  with  market  and  home 
gardeners.  Grows  large  leaves,  the 
inner  ones  forming  a semi-compact 
head,  very  tender,  crisp,  fine  qual- 
ity and  sweet  flavor.  Always  reli- 
able and  easily  grown ; the  fine, 
crumpled,  clear  light  green  leaves 
add  splendid  appearance  to  excellent 
quality.  An  all-around  lettuce ; un- 
der glass,  in  cold-frame  or  open 
ground.  A sort  especially  suited  for 
amateur  gardeners.  An  unsurpassed 
heat  resister.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Simpson’s  Early  Curled 

Seed  white.  Early,  erect  growing, 
but  somewhat  smaller  than  the  pre- 
ceding. Leaves  broad,  often  frilled 
and  blistered,  forming  a large, 
loose  head ; light  green  in  color ; 
sweet,  tender  and  well  flavored.  May  be 
sown  thickly  and  cut  when  plants  are  very 
young.  Largely  planted  for  early  outdoor 
crop.  Seed  sown  in  cold  frame  about  the 
middle  of  March  and  set  out  in  April  will 
supply  the  table  from  May  until  middle  of 
June.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Crisp-as-Ice 

Decidedly  solid  heading  and  slow  to  shoot 
to  seed.  The  plants  are  very  compact  and 
can  be  set  close  together.  Interior  of  heads 
is  remarkably  well  blanched  and  the  quality 
is  exceedingly  buttery,  tender  and  sweet.  The 
leaves  are  so  brittle  as  to  suggest  the  name 
“Crisp-as-Ice.”  The  outer  leaves  are  varie- 
gated brown  and  green,  the  brown  predomi- 
nating. Too  tender  for  shipping  or  market ; 
desirable  for  home  gardens.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Selected  Big  Boston 

ONE  OF  THE  GREATEST  FAVORITES. 

The  popularity  of  this  Head  Lettuce  cer- 
tainly covers  a wide  area.  In  Florida  and 
Texas  thousands  of  acres  are  grown  in  win- 
ter. In  the  Carolinas  vast  fields  are  grown 
for  shipping  to  the  large  seaboard  cities.  In 
New  York  State  large  areas  are  to  be  seen  all 
through  the  summer,  and  away  into  Novem- 
ber. It  is  a large  cabbage  variety,  forming 
big,  yet  compact,  tender  and  crisp  heads,  of 
rich  yellow  color  inside  and  deliciously  sweet. 
It  is  adapted  to  open  ground  for  summer  and 
fall  use,  or  to  growing  in  frames  or  to  force 
in  cool  greenhouses.  Withstands  adverse 
weather  conditions.  It  is  remarkably  long 
standing,  has  few  outside  leaves,  thus  allow- 
ing close  planting.  A favorite  sort  with  all 
planters.  Pkt.,  5c. 


THE  EARLIEST  AND  BEST  LETTUCE. 

A curled  leaf  variety  suitable  for  forcing  and  outdoor  culture, 
very  early,  withstanding  frost  to  a remarkable 
degree. 

This1  new  lettuce  is  so  good  that  we  have  so  far 
been  unable  to  find  any  other  lettuce  that  can  in 
any  way  approach  it  for  extra  earliness,  hardiness 
and  vigor  of  growth.  It  is  also  more  tender  and 
sweeter  and  has  a more  delicious,  nutty,  creamy 
flavor  than  any  other  lettuce  ever  placed  on  the  market.  This 
is  not  a head  lettuce,  but  the  loose  leaves  form  a solid,  com- 
pact plant.  Pkt.,  10c. 


In  the  small  home  garden  where 
space  is  at  a premium — often  times 
two  or  even  three  crops  can  be 
grown  together,  all  of  them  taking 
up  no  more  space  than  one  alone. 
Here  are  a few  combinations  that 
have  been  found  to  work  well. 
CORN  AND  CUCUMBERS. 

LATE  PEAS  AND  SWEET  CORN. 
POTATOES  (EARLY)  AND  LATE 
SWEET  CORN. 

SWEET  CORN  AND  SQUASH  OR 
PUMPKINS. 

EARLY  PEAS,  LETTUCE  AND 
TOMATOES. 

It  is  important  for  all  of  us  to 
try  out  new  varieties  or  old  vari- 
eties which  we  have  not  grown  be- 
fore. In  this  way  we  may  discover 
kinds  which  have  special  value  and 
which  may  be  vastly  superior  to  the 
ones  we  have  been  accustomed  to 
grow.  It’s  a good  way  to  keep 
ahead  of  your  neighbors  in  friendly 
garden  competition. 


Stands  Hot  Weather  Very  Well. 


A Field  of  Big  Boston  Lettuce. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  45 


ISBELL’S  SUPERIOR  LETTUCE  Highest  Quality 


Introduced  by  Bui’pee.  This 
new  head  Lettuce  shows  a re- 
markable combination  of  earli- 
ness, firm  heading,  handsome 
appearance  and  fine  quality. 
In  cold  frames  in  the  early 
spring  and  in  the  open  ground, 
in  spring,  summer  and  early 
fall  months,  it  is  proved  to 
be  very  excellent.  Worthy  of  a 
trial.  Stands  long  before  go- 
ing to  seed.  Desirable  for  home 
garden.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Iceberg 

One  of  the  very  best  cab- 
bage varieties.  Heads  are  so 
compact  and  solid  they  seldom 
go  to  seed.  Inside  is  thor- 
oughly blanched  and  of  the  fin- 
est flavor.  Good  for  home  and 
market  garden.  Crispness  is 
retained  in  hottest  and  driest 
weather.  Of  quick  growth, 
suitable  for  early  and  later 
plantings.  Pkt.,  10c. 


You  may  be  the  one  to  get 
caught  this  year.  Every  sea- 
son there  are  numbers  of  plant- 
ers who  wait  until  the  last 
minute  to  order  their  seed  and 
are  then  keenly  disappointed 
because  certain  varieties  they 
want  are  sold  out.  ORDER 
EARLY. 


CULTURE. — To  have  the  best  Lettuce,  it 
should  be  kept  growing  rapidly.  A light  rich 
soil  will  do  this.  Then  give  plenty  of  sunlight 
and  moisture.  For  the  earliest,  start  seed  in 
cold  frame  in  fall  and  protect  through  the  win- 
ter, or  start  in  hot-bed  in  February  or  March. 
Transplant  to  open  as  soon  as  ground  can  be 
worked.  For  later  use  sow  seed  in  open  ground 
when  season  will  permit  in  rows  a foot  apart. 
For  a succession,  plant  every  two  or  three 
weeks  after  that,  selecting  the  right  varieties. 
Thin  plants  in  the  row  to  four  to  six  inches, 
depending  on  the  variety.  For  best  head  Let- 
tuce, give  plants  plenty  of  room  and  tie  the 
loose  outer  leaves  of  the  large  sorts  around  the 
head. 

One  ounce  will  sow  125  feet  of  drill  and  pro- 
duce 3,000  plants.  4 lbs.  to  the  acre. 


Isbell’s  May  King 

The  Best  Early  Head  Lettuce. 

It  is  astonishing  how  quickly  this  new  Let- 
tuce hast  made  its  way  into  popular  favor. 
Three  years  ago  it  was  hardly  known.  Now  it 
is  found  in  the  gardens  of  nearly  every  up-to- 
date  grower.  It  grows  very  quickly,  even  in 
the  cold  weather  of  early  spring.  The  habit  of 
growth  is  very  compact  and  close;  in  fact,  the 
plant  is  about  all  head.  Outer  leaves  light 
green,  inner  leaves  bright  yellow  and  of  fine 
rich,  buttery  flavor.  Heads 
weigh  from  12  to  16  ozs.,  and 
are  so  solid  that  they  carry  to 
market  in  perfect  condition. 

Recommended  for  the  North 
and  South.  Pkt.,  5c. 


California 
Cream  Butter 


One  of  the  best  summer  va- 
rieties of  head  lettuce,  produc- 
ing very  solid  heads,  which 
are  compact,  firm  and  well 
blanched,  of  beautiful  appear- 
ance ; crisp,  rich,  decidedly 
buttery  flavor.  Grown  exten- 
sively in  the  South.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Arrange  your  or- 
der so  that  you  can 
take  your  choice 
of  the  many  useful 
articles  described 
on  page  129. 


New  Wonderful 

Produces  immense  heads,  15 
to  18  inches  across,  and  as 
solid  as  a Cabbage.  It  blanch- 
es beautifully.  Crisp,  tender 
and  delicious.  Absolutely  free 
from  bitterness. 

The  Largest-Heading  Let- 
tuce of  all.  It  frequently 
weighs  two  or  three  pounds. 
The  heart  is  very  solid,  of 
pleasing  light  green  color.  As 
an  example  of  its  “standing” 
properties,  perfect  Lettuces 
were  cut  from  the  same  bed 
for  upwards  of  seven  weeks. 
It  is  pronounced  the  finest  in 
cultivation  for  exhibition  pur- 
poses, and  for  an  outdoor  all 
season  variety  it  stands  un- 
riveled.  Pkt.,  10c. 


'‘Find  1 2c  in  stamps,  for 
which  mail  me  one  oz.  of  New 
Wonderful  Heading  Lettuce 
for  a friend  who  thinks  1 had 
the  finest  Lettuce  from  your 
seed  last  year  that  he  ever, 
saw.” — REV.  C.  B.  CAMP- 
BELL, Bayfield,  Colo. 


46  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEEb  ANNUAL 


ISBELL’S  PEDIGREE  MUSK-MELON  SEED 

NO  BETTER  SEED  IN  THE  BAND  THAN  OURS.  JACKSON  IS  THE  MU SKMELON  CAPITOL.  OF  MICHIGAN. 


Isbell’s 


9^  66 


GRAND  IN  NAME,  GRAND  IN 
VIGOR,  GRAND  IN  YIELD, 

Isbell’s  “Grand”  r 
lier  than.  Osage. 

Hlas  a ver ' 
vigorous  vim 
and  because  c 
■its  vigorou 
growth  is 

great  yielder.  The  fruit  i 
about  six  inches  in  diarn 
eter,  round  or  slightl 
elongated,  slightly  ribbec 
Color,  a rich  pea  greer 
with  netting  a lighte 
shade.  The  flesh  is  flra 
fine  grained,  and  of  a ric 
salmon  or  red  color. 

In  flavor  it  equals  tb 
best  grown  Osage  or  Em 
erald  Gem.  The  flesh  ex 
tends  to  the  rind  and  re 
tains  its  color  and  qualit 
quite  to  the  outer  shel 
which,  though  thin,  is  ver 
hard  and  firm,  and  beai 
shipment  remarkably  wel 
The  flesh  is  very  thicl 
leaving  a small  seed  caviti 
It  is  delicious  and  meltinf 
Michigan  grown  Musb 
melon  seed  gives  you  fruit 
for  your  table  earlier  tha 
seed  grown  elsewhere. 

Pkt.,  10c  oz.,  20c. 

OF  FINEST  QUALITY 


EARLINESS,  GRAND  IN 
GRAND  IN  FLAVOR. 

ipens  about  ten  days  ear- 


CULTURE. — Muskmelons  or  Cantaloupes  like  a warm  rich  soil 
quite  sandy.  Plant  seed  in  hills  four  to  six  feet  apart  each  way, 
eight  or  ten  seeds  in  a hill,  and  when  danger  of  insects  is  past,  thin 
to  three  or  four  plants.  Well  rotted  manure  or  other  fertilizer  pre- 
viously mixed  in  the  soil  of  a hill  is  a great  help.  The  quality  of  the 
Melons  depends  on  good  conditions  of  growth.  Give  shallow  culti- 
vation until  vines  cover  ground,  and  pinch  off'  ends  of  growing  shoots. 
For  the  melon  beetles  dust  the  plants  with  lime  or  ashes  mixed  with 
fine  road  dust.  For  the  Melon  lice,  use  “Black  Leaf  40” ; to  kill  hugs 
dust  with  “Slug  Shot.”  A few  hills  of  early  fruit  may  be  had  by 
sowing  seed  in  hotbed  on  pieces  of  sod  or  in  pots  and  transplanting. 

ONE  OUNCE  OF  SEED  FOR  60  HILLS;  2%  POUNDS  TO  3% 
POUNDS  PER  ACRE. 

It  is  difficult  to  say  just  which  are  the  best  varieties 
» ClliCLICa  f0r  each  purpose — there  are  so  many  good  ones  and 
individual  tastes  differ  widely.  Good  seed  is  a most  important  item. 
Michigan  Melon  and  other  Vine  seed  is  eagerly  sought  for  by  the 
growers  whose  living  depends  on  their  crops.  Our  northern  grown 
seed  produces  early  crops. 

Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts  is  a superb  Melon  for  the  home  garden.  It 
is  also  shipped  in  large  quantities  to  the  big  city  hotels.  Isbell’s 
Grand  and  Selected  Osage  are  other  fine  sorts  suitable  for  the  par- 
ticular home  grower.  If  you  prefer  a green  fleshed  variety,  plant 
Early  Ripe. 

For  the  Shipper  and  Market  Gardener  we  strongly  recommend  our 
selected  strain  of  Osage,  Golden  Hearts,  Rocky  Ford  and  Paul  Rose. 

In  the  far  North,  you  must  have  early  maturing  varieties,  such  as 
the  green  fleshed  Early  Ripe,  Hackensack  or  Extra  Early  Grand 
Rapids.  The  earliest  yellow  fleshed  variety  is  Isbell’s  Lake  Cham- 
plain, and  this  is  an  ideal  melon  for  early  market. 

Early  Fordhook 

Better  shipper  than  Rocky  Ford.  The  Fordhook  is  a 
cross  between  “Emerald  Gem”  and  the  “Improved  Jenny 
Lind,”  resembling  the  latter  in  form  and  fully  as  deli- 
cious as  the  former.  The  fruits  are  small,  of  the  basket- 
melon  size,  round,  flattened 
at  the  ends;  deeply  ribbed, 
roughly  netted.  The  very 
solid,  thick  flesh  is  of  deep 
salmon  color  and  surpass- 
ingly sweet  to  the  very 
rind.  Fordhook  is  most 
vigorous  in  growth,  very- 
early  and  extremely  pro- 
lific, each  vine  setting  from 
five  to  nine  melons.  For 
shipping  as  well  as  home 
use  it  is  a very  fine  melon. 
The  fruits  carry  well  to 
distant  markets.  Fkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  15c. 

New  Varieties 

See  novelty  pages  for  our 
splendid  new  Muskmelon, 
“Isbell’s  Lake  . Champlain,’* 
the  earliest  yellow  fleshed 
melon  in  existence.  Also 
the  Famous  Honey  Dew 
and  this  year’s  novelty,  the 
Golden  Honey  Dew.  Full 
description  and  prices  on 
novelty  pages  in  front  of 
this  book.  New  varieties 
add  a great  deal  of  pleas- 
ure and  prevent  gardening 
from  becoming  tedious. 

LUST  THE  RIGHT  SIZE 


Early  Fordhook. 


Isbell’s  Golden  Hearts 


HOTEL  MEN  WANT  THEM — -SUPPLY  NOT  EQUAL  TO  THE  DEMAND.  JUST  RIGHT  TO  SERVE  IN  HALVES. 

This  great  muskmelon  is  the  result  of  careful  “crossing”  and  patient,  painstaking  work  in  selecting  by  a well-known 
melon  grower  of  Michigan.  Golden  Hearts  is  a medium  early  melon,  and  ripens  6 or  8 days  ahead  of  our  Selected) 
Osage,  or  about  the  same  time 
as  Isbell’s  Grand.  The  flesh  is 
thick,  very  tender  and  of  a 
beautiful  golden  salmon  color. 

It  is  of  excellent  flavor,  being 
very  sweet  and  delicious.  It 
ripens  clear  to  the  skin.  The 
thin  rind  is  a rich,  dark  green  color.  The 
melons  are  well  ribbed  and  are  covered 
with  a dense  netting  of  grayish  color. 

They  are  nearly  round,  and  average  a 
little  more  than  five  inches  in  diameter 
and  weigh  about  one  pound  and  three- 
quarters  apiece.  The  melons  grow  very 
uniform  in  size  and  the  vines  are  very 
productive.  The  fruits  set  early  and  clus- 
ter about  the  hill,  as  many  as  twelve  fruits 
have  been  found  to  the  vines.  Isbell’s 
Golden  Hearts  is  an  excellent  shipper,  and 
is  so  good  that  the  hotel  trade  inquires 
for  them,  taking  all  they  can  get.  Price,  post 
paid : Pkt.,  15c. 


“The  Golden  Hearts  Muskmelon  is  just  as  you 
recommended  it  to  be.  I find  it  the  most  delicious  of 
any  I ever  had.” — R.  T.  WOMACK,  Magee,  Miss. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  47 


Selected  Osage 

MICHIGAN  IS  THE  HOME  OF  THE  OSAGE 
MUSKMELON, 

We  give  particular  attention  to  our 
strain  of  Osage  Melon,  each  year 
carefully  selecting  our  stock  seed, 
so  that  today  our  seed  is  truly  a 
pedigreed  strain.  Special  care 
has  been  exercised  to  increase 
thickness  of  the  flesh  and  to 
develop  the  rich,  deep  salmon  color  and  fine 
flavor.  The  fruit  is  medium  in  size,  oval  in 
shape,  slightly  ribbed,  dark  green  in  color, 
and  just  nicely  netted.  The  Osage  is  the 
favorite  Muskmelon  on  the  Jackson  market 
on  account  of  its  rich,  delicious  flavor  and 
superior  quality.  It  is  considered  the  best 
general  purpose  Melon  in  cultivation.  On 
heavier  soils,  where  many  other  varieties. 

Rocky  Ford  for  example,  will  produce  fruits 
of  very  inferior  quality,  Osage  will  succeed. 

On  sandy  soil  no  other  melon  will  do  better. 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

Extra  Early  Hackensack 

Ready  for  market  fully  ten  days  ahead  of 
the  well-known  old  Hackensack.  Fruitp 
round,  flattened  at  the  ends,  irregularly 
ribbed  and  heavily  netted.  Flesh  green, 
thick,  of  excellent  quality  and  flavor.  One 
of  the  earliest,  hardiest  and  most  prolific  green- 
fleshed  sorts.  The  melons  are  of  good  size, 
weighing  from  5 to  10  lbs.  each;  excellent  for 
market  and  private  garden.  Pkt.,  5c;oz.,  15c. 

Extra  Early  Grand  Rapids 

The  earliest  large  size  muskmelon,  and  is  profitable  on 
that  account.  Of  oblong  shape,  pale  green  and  finely 
netted,  turning  yellow  when  ripe.  The  flesh  is  yellow,  of 
good  quality.  Pinch  off  the  ends  of  the  main  shoots 
when  2 or  3 feet  long  to  encourage  more  abundant  blos- 
soming and  early  maturity.  Our  early  strain  of  Grand 
Rapids  make  it  possible  to  have  melons  in  the  Northern 
gardens  where  other  varieties  do  not  ripen.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Early  Green  Nutmeg 

Very  early  small  sized  mel- 
ons of  nutmeg  shape  with 
dark  green,  ribbed,  finely 
netted  skin,  uniform  in  size 
and  shape.  Flesh  green,  rich 
and  sweet.  An  old  standard 
sort  for  which  the  demand 
is  still  quite  large.  Recom- 
mended for  early  market  and 
home  garden.  We  grow  an 
excellent  strain  of  this  mel- 
on. Pkt.,  5c;  oz„  15c, 

Banana 

This  melon  surpasses  all 
others  in  its  delicious  fra- 
grance. The  flesh  ( the  melon 
being  nearly  solid)  is  of  a 
rich  salmon.  The  quality  is  first-rate  when  the  melon  is 
thoroughly  ripe.  It  grows  from  20  to  28  inches  in  length) 
and  is  very  prolific.  By  many  this  melon  is  considered 
of  superb  duality.;  it  is  essentially  a home  garden 
variety.  Plant  some  for  your  county  fair  exhibit  this 
year.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 


Paul  Rose  or  Petoskey 

An  extra  good  keeping  and  shipping  salmon-fleshed 
melon.  Ripens  about  ten  days  earlier  than  Osage.  Flesh 
reddish  salmon,  very  thick,  of  highest  quality;  seed 
cavity  very  small  and  triangular.  The  fruits  are  deep 
green,  slightly  ribbed  and  well  netted,  in  size  about  the 
same  as  the  well  known  Rocky  Ford.  Paul  Rose  is  the 
result  of  crossing  Osage  and 
Rocky  Ford,  an  exceptional 
combination  of  melon  qual- 
ities. The  rich  quality,  col- 
or of  flesh  and  fine  flavor  of 
Osage,  with  the  deep  netted 
skin,  shape  and  size  of  Rocky 
Ford.  This  grand  melon 
combination  produces  the 
largest  percentage  of  high 
class  table  melons  of  the 
basket  packing  size  varieties. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 


Pollock  No.  25 


Extra  Early  Hackensack. 


‘olloek  No.  25  Rocky  Ford. 


The  Salmon-Tint  Pollock 
No.  25  Rocky  Ford  is  con- 
sidered the  most  desirable 
type  of  Rocky  Ford  melons 
and  a vast  acreage  of  this 
sort  is  now  grown  in  the 
famous  Rocky  Ford  melon  district.  Several  years  ago 
the  Rocky  Ford  Cantaloupe  Seed  Breeders  Association  be- 
gan a systematic  effort  to  develop  a salmon-fleshed  melon 
that  would  meet  every  requirement  of  their  needs,  and 
Salmon-Tint  No.  25  is  the  result  of  their  efforts.  This  is 
an  early  melon  of  the  solid  netted  type  that  is  so  very 
desirable.  Very  small  seed  cavity,  with 
thick,  luscious  flesh  of  genuine  salmon  tint 
shading  to  green  near  the  rind.  A splen- 
did keeper  that  stands  shipping  and  always 
arrives  in  the  best  possible  condition.  It  has 
been  alike  successful  in  the  East,  in  the 
West,  and  in  the  South.  It  is  a prolific  yield- 
er  and  the  vines  are  absolutely  rust  resist- 
ant. We  consider  it  one  of  the  best  yellow- 
fleshed  melons  that  we  have  ever  offered. 
Pkt.,  10c ; oz.,  20c. 

Do  Not  Overlook  These 

ISBELL’S  LAKE  CHAMPLAIN. 

Ahead  of  all  others  in  earliness,  hardiness 
and  productiveness,  and  in  quality  equal  to 
the  best.  Makes  melon  growing  very  profit- 
able even  though  the  season  be  short.  See 
page  nine.  Sold  in  sealed  packets  and  Vz 
ounces  only:  Pkt.,  25c;  % oz.,  75c,  postpaid. 

HONEY  DEW. 

This  wonderful  melon  so  distinct  from  all 
others  is  carrying  the  country  by  storm. 
See  page  eight  of  this  catalog.  Prices,  by 
mail:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

GOLDEN  HONEY  DEW. 

Sweet  as  honey — keeps  for  weeks.  Golden 
Honey  Dew  has  all  the  good  points  to  rec- 
commend  it  as  its  parent  Honey  Dew  What 
some  growers  prefer,  also,  the  flesh  is  rich 
golden  yellow,  thick,  and  sweet  as  sugar. 
See  page  eight.  Pkt.,  15c;  y>  o ■/...  30c ; oz..  50c- 


48  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Emerald  Gem 


ISBELL’S  CHOICE  MUSK-MELONS 


Isbell’s  New  Early  Ripe. 

Isbell’s  New  “Early  Ripe” 

Positively  the  earliest  green-fleshed  Muskmelon  ever 
grown.  Out-yields  all  other  sorts.  Ideal  size  for  dessert. 
Very  Sweet.  Healthy,  vigorous,  and  exceedingly  prolific. 

ISBELL’S  NEW  EARLY  RIPE  is  a medium 
sized  melon,  weighing  from  2%  to  4 pounds. 
The  flesh  is  deep  and  thick,  light  green  in 
color,  except  next  to  the  seeds,  where  it  in- 
clines towards  yellow.  The  flavor  is  exceed-* 
ingly  fine.  The  skin  is  green,  ribbed  and  net- 
ted. It  is  a firm,  solid  melon  and  will  carry 
in  perfect  condition  for  several  days  after  its  removal 
from  the  vine.  It  is  a heavy  cropper  and  is  absolutely 
the  earliest  of  all  Muskmelons.  We  particularly  recom- 
mend it  to  all  whose  profits  depend  upon  being  first  in 
market.  The  melons  are  of  very  uniform  size  and  of  fine 
shape  and  appearance,  extremely  delicious  in  flavor  and 
sell  readily  on  our  market  at  high  prices.  Pkt.,  10c. 

New  Hoodoo 

A Splendid  Shipping  Melon.  Hoodoo  is  grown  exten- 
sively in  Michigan  and  stands  at  the  top  p,f  the  list  as  a 
shipper.  It  is  of  just  the  right  size,  so  it  -may  be  served 
cut  in  halves.  Flesh  deep  orange,  extremely  thick,  fine 
grained  and  of  sweetest  flavor.  Fruits  run  very  uniform 
in  size  and  shape.  The  average  weight  of  a melon  is 
1%  pounds.  The  seed  cavity  is  small  and  the  rind  is 
very  tough,  making  it  a good  shipper;  its  vine  is  a vigor- 
ous grower  and  a heavy  cropper.  Produces  well  under 
unfavorable  conditions  and  withstands  blight.  Pkt,,  10c. 


Tip  Top 


This  wonderfully  fine  melon  should  be  planted  by  all 
melon  growers.  It  always  pleases.  The  testimony  of  all 
who  use  Tip  Top  is  that  every  melon  produced,  whether 
big  or  little,  early  or  late,  is  a good  one;  sweet,  juicy, 
finest  flavor,  firm-fleshed  and  eatable  to  the  outside 
coating.  Its  appearance  on  the  market  is  very  attract- 
ive— sells  on  sight.  The  fruits  are  of  large  size,  nearly 
round,  evenly  ribbed  and  moderately  netted.  Flesh 
deep  salmon,  sweet  and  spicy,  very  juicy.  Pkt, 

Delicious  Gold  Lined  Rocky 

This  unsurpassed  strain  of  the  Eden  Gem  type  is  the 
result  of  several  years  selection  by  one  of  the  most  pro- 
gressive growers  of  Rookyford,  Colorado.  Its  shape  is 
ideal,  very  slightly  oval,  no  ribs  and  it  is  heavily  netted 
over  the  entire  melon.  The  bloom  button  is  small  and 
flesh  as  thick  at  the  end  as  elsewhere.  Melon  is  thick 
meated,  fine  grained  and  sweet;  color  green  with  a gold 
margin  next  to  the  seed  cavity.  A wonderfully  prolific 
yielder,  eaily  and  just  the  right  shape  to  pack  to 
advantage  in  crates.  A splendid  shipper.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Long  Yellow  Cantalope 

A very  large  fruited  sort  for  late  use,  highly 
by  many.  Finds  ready  sale  in  some  sections, 
recommend  it  mainly  for  the  home  garden.  The  large 
melons  are  long,  oval  in  shape,  with  deeply  ribbed  and 
slightly  netted  skin.  Flesh  light  yellow,  thick,  sweet 
and  melting,  of  highly  aromatic  flavor.  Plant  some  seeds 
of  this  melon  for  your  county  fair  exhibit.  Pkt.,  10c, 


Well'  known  and  has  long  been  acknowledged  the  most 
delicious  in  flavor.  It  is  one  of  the  earliest  to  ripen,  and 
while  too  soft  to  stand  shipping,  it  is  unequaled  for  home 
use  or  nearby  markets.  Vines  of  strong,  vigorous  growth 
and  very  prolific.  The  melons  average  from  four  to  five 
inches  in  diameter,  flattened  at  the  stem  and  blossom 
ends.  The  skin  is  a rich,  deep  emerald-green,  smooth 
and  free  from  netting.  The  fruits  are  heavily  ribbed  .with 
narrow  bands  of  light  green  between  the  ribs.  Flesh  is 
very  thick,  with  thin  rind  and  small,  seed  cavity,  crystal- 
line in  appearance,  and  of  a rich  salmon  color.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Netted  Gem  Rocky  Ford 

The  Melon  that  made  Rocky  Ford.  Colo.,  famous. — A 

well  known,  profitable  market  sort.  The  vines  are  healthy 
and  vigorous,  comparatively  short  and  branching,  pro- 
ducing- an  enormous  quantity  of  fruits  during  the  season. 
The  melons  are  very  uniform  in  size  and  shape,  being 
slightly  oval.  Skin  a rich,  greenish  gold  when  fully  ripe; 
the  netting  is  fine  and  prominent.  In  appearance  the 
melon  is  very  attractive.  The  flesh  is  light  green  in 
color,  very  deep,  ripening  clear  to  the  rind,  which  is 
very  thin.  In  flavor  it  is  peculiarly  rich,  luscious  and  free 
from  stringiness.  The  seed  we  offer  is  of  best  stock, 
saved  from  selected  melons.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

New  Bush  Muskmelon 

Grows  well  in  hottest,  dryest  weather.  Require®  less 
space  than  any  other — more  melons  per  acre.  On  ac- 
count of  its  habit  of  growth,  this  muskmelon  is  very 
gratefully  received  by  some  people  who  did  not  suppose 
they  had  room  to  grow  melons  before.  Vine  is  compact, 
covering  very  little  space.  Fruit  resembles  the  Jenny 
Lind.  Flesh  is  of  green  color,  deliciously  sweet  flavored 
and  juicy.  A melon  that  we  recommend  for  all  sections. 
Two  or  three  plants  in  a hill  occupy  a space  only  three 
feet  in  diameter  and  will  produce  a good  many  delicious 
melons.  Grow  some  of  these  for  your  breakfast  table. 
Just  the  melon  for  the  small  garden.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Vine  Peach 


ALSO  CALLED  MANGO'  MELON. 

The  fruits  are  about  the  size  of  a large  peach,  oval 
shaped,  and  of  a bright  orange-yellow  color,  somewhat 
russeted.  For  sweet  pickles,  pies  and  preserves  they  are 
superb.  Require  the  same  cultivation  as  muskmelons; 
are  easily  grown  and  wonderfully  prolific.  Full  direc- 
tions for  growing,  canning  and  preserving  on  each  packet. 
Grow  some  to  win  you  a prize  at  the  fair.  Pkt.,  5c. 


Top — It  Always  Pleases. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  1VHCH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  49 


ISBELL’S  WATER-MELONS 


Watermelons  are  easy  to  grow  and  may  be  grown  in  sufficient  quantity  for  the  home  garden  practically  all  over  the 
country  . Northern  grown  seed  should  be  planted  because  it  has  been  matured  in  a short  season  and  will  grow  hardier, 
larger  plants  than  seed  from  the  South.  Our  soil  here  in  Jackson  County  is  especially  tine  for  Watermelons. 

CULTURE. — A light,  sandy’  soil,  with  good  exposure  to  the  sun,  is  the  best  for  watermelons.  It  should  be  prepared 
deep,  but  receive  shallow  cultivation.  Hoe  often  and  thoroughly.  Plant  in  hills  8 to  10  feet  apart  each  way.  Plant  8 
or  10  seeds  in  a hill,  and  finally,  when  danger  of  insects  is  past,  leave  but  three  strong  plants.  To  kill  bugs  dust  with 
“Slug  Shot.”  To  exterminate  Melon  Lice  spray’  with  “Black  Leaf  40.”  One  ounce  of  seed  is  required  for  forty  hills. 
Three  to  four  pounds  will  plant  an  acre. 


Cole’s  Early 


A SPLENDID  MELON 
FOR  THE  NORTH 


Next  to  Isbell’s  Earliest  and  Sweetest,  this  Is  tlLe  finest  Watermelon 
for  family  use  and  home  market.  Melons  seldom  over  12  inches  long 
and  9 inches  in  diameter,  but  what  they  lack  in  size  they  more  than 
make  up  in  number  and  quality.  Rind  green,  striped  a lighter  shade. 
On  account  of  the  thin  and  brittle  rind  Cole’s  Early  is  not  suited  for 
shipping,  Flesh  bright  red,  crisp,  delicate  texture,  juicy  and  spark- 
ling. In  flavor  it  is  lusciously  sweet  and  refreshing. 
Very  early  and  can  be  grown  successfully  over  a larger 
latitude  than  any  other  variety.  It  will  mature  large 
crops  in  the  Northern  States.  Isbell’s  Michigan  grown 
seed  assures  you  an  early  crop.  Seeds  black.  Pkt,,  5c; 


oz.,  15c, 


Sweetheart 


Our  strain  is  grand,  sweet-hearted  kind  for  home  and 
market  use.  Vine  vigorous  and  productive,  ripening  its 
fruit  early.  Fruit  large,  oval,  very  light  green,  slightly 
mottled.  Flesh  bright  red,  firm,  crisp,  melting  and  ex- 
ceedingly sweet.  Rind  is  tough,  making  the  melon  a 
good  shipper  as  well  as  a good  keeper.  Pkt.,  5c ; oz.,  10c. 


Ice  Cream 


Sweetheart. 

Excellent  for  Home  and  Market. 


Isbell’s  Earliest  and  Sweetest 


One  of  the  best  early  sorts  for  private  gardens  and  for  market 
gardeners  who  deliver  direct  to  consumers.  Vine  moderately 
vigorous,  hardy  and  productive;  fruit  medium  sized,  oval,  bright 
green  and  finely  veined  or  mottled;  rind  thin;  flesh 
bright  scarlet,  solid,  crisp,  tender  and  sweet.  Seeds 
are  white.  A good  variety  for  Northern  sections.  Not 
suitable  for  shipping  on  account  of  its  thin,  brittle  rind. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


The  Most  Valuable  Home  Watermelon.  Very  Early  and 
Deliciously  Sweet.  It  Fairly  Melts  in  Your  Mouth. 

This  melon  is  just  what  its  name  indicates — 
the  earliest  and  sweetest  of  all.  We  have  been 
selecting  it  for  many  years  along  these  lines,  and 
every  year  sees  a surprising  increase  in  the  de- 
mand. 

The  size  is  medium  and  does  not  exceed  in 
weight  20  lbs.,  averaging  from  10  to  15  pounds. 
The  flesh  is  scaplet,  of  extra  fineness  and  sweetness,  entirely 
frge  from  stringiness,"  and  fairly  melts  in  your  mouth.  This 
variety  is  one  of  the  most  prolific  known,  and  as  the  plant  is 
gf  hardy'  and  vigorous  growth  we  are  not  surprised  that  this 
melon  has  become  extremely  popular.  It  is  a cross  between 
Mountain  Sweet  and  Cole's  Early,  combining  the  best  qual- 
ities of  botfl. 

Every  melon  grower  should  give  ISBELL?S  EARLIEST  AND 
SWEETEST  a fair  trial,  as  it  is  the  best  for  extra  early 
planting  and  especially  adapted  to  Northern  localities  where 
the  season  is  short.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

Uniformity  in  size  of  melons  i§  desirable  for  readiest  sales. 
Our  Michigan  grown  seeds  will  give  your  crop  that  feature. 


TO  GET  YOUR  SEEDS  PROMPTLY— Be  sure  and  sign  your 
name  to  every  order  and  give  plain  directions  for  shipping, 
etc.  We  aim  to  give  the  best  service,  and  a line  or  two  of 
directions  from  you  will  help  us  both.  Order  before  the  rush 
of  planting  time  is  on.  then  we  ran  send  out  your  order  the 
same  day  it  is  received. 


Isbell’s  Earliest  and  Sweetest. 


50  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Kleckley’s  Sweets  or  Monte  Cristo 

ISBELL’S  EXTRA  SELECT  STOCK. 

The  introducer  claims  this  to  be  THE  melon  of  quality 
— -the  “sweetest  of  all.’’  It  has  certainly  become  immense- 
ly popular  because  of  its 
superb  flavor  and  sur- 
passing crispness.  On 
{account  of  its  crispness 
and  tenderness,  it  is  not 
recommended  for  ship- 
ping, but  for  nearby 
markets  and  for  home 
consumption  it  has  no 
superior.  The  shape  is 
accurately  shown  in  the 
illustration  and  the  av- 
erage length  is  about  18 
to  20  inches. 

The  large  fruits  taper 
slightly  towards  the 
stem  end.  Color  very 
dark  green,  almost  black. 

Quality  is  superb.  Seeds 
are  white  and  placed 
close  to  the  rind,  out- 
side of  the  big,  solid, 
bright  scarlet  heart. 

Season  is  only  medium  early;  hence  it  is  not  recom- 
jnended  for  the  extreme  North,  but  nothing  can  be  finer 
for  the  latitude  of  Pennsylvania,  Ohio,  Indiana,  Michigan, 
Illinois,  etc.  Only  a few  days  later  than  Cole’s  Early, 
and  of  much  larger  size.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 


Tom  Watson  Watermelon 

THE  MOST  POPULAR  OF  ALL  MELONS. 

This  new  melon  has  surprised  everybody  by  its  sudden  rise  in  popularity.  Although 
of  recent  introduction,  it  already  occupies  a very  prominent  place  in  all  markets  and 
is  everywhere  called  for.  It  is  a long,  green  variety  covered  with  a fine 
k netting,  giving  it  a most  attractive  appearance.  The  flesh  is  of  most  su- 

perb  quality  and  intensely  red  color.  The  rind  is  thin,  but  hard  and  tough 
so  that  it  is  unequaJed  as  a market  and  shipping  sort.  The  melons  are  of 
large  size  and  heavy,  about  24  inches  long  and  10  to  12  inches  through.  A 
good  yielder  and  great  money  maker  in  all  markets..  We  recommend  it  as 
the  best  main  crop  sort.  We  grew  a fine 
crop  the  past  season  from  headquarters’ 
stock  and  our  seed  cannot  be  excelled.  Seeds 
brown  tipped  with  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Peerless 

EXCELLENT  FOR  HOME  MARKET. 

This  old  stand-by  is  our  best  general  crop- 
per for  the  home  market;  has  too  thin  a rind 
for  shipping  unless  packed  in  straw.  Pew, 
if  any,  surpass  a Peerless  for  quality  and 
productiveness.  Medium  early,  fruit  oblong, 
large  size;  rind  light  green,  mottled  and 
veined;  flesh  bright  scarlet,  solid  to  the  cen- 
ter, melting  and  delicious.  A great  favorite 
with  our  customers  in  the  Central  and  North- 
ern States.  Seeds  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

The  Best  Melons 

FOR  THE  HOME  GARDEN— The  North. 
Tom  Watson  ern  planter  wants  Isbell’s  Earliest  and  Sweet. 

The  Quality  Melon,  est  or  Sweet  Heart,  while  further  South, 
Kleckley’s  Sweets  is  a prime  favorite. 

THE  MARKET  GARDENER — Cole’s  Early  and  Peerless 
are  splendid  for  the  home  market  in  the  North  and  the 
former  is  an  excellent  shipper. 

THE  SOUTHERN  PLANTER  prefers  Tom  Watson,  Har. 

ris’  Earliest,  or  Florida 
Favorite.  They  ship  these 
in  enormous  quantities 
to  the  northern  markets^ 


Florida  Favorite 

Reliable  Shipping  Melon 

A beautiful  melon  with 
dark  and  light  green 
exterior.  Shape  oblong, 
quite  large.  Flesh  bright 
crimson,  crisp  and  de- 
liciously sweet.  Ripens 
ahead  of  Kolb’s  Gem, 
Ironclad  or  Rattlesnake, 
Grown  extensively  as  a 
market  melon.  Good 
shipped.  Seeds  white*. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

Sweets  Fordhook  Early 

May  be  called  the  earliest  large-fruited  watermelon. 
Desirable  for  the  home  garden,  cap  be  planted  closer  itj 
hills.  Fruit  of  good  size,0  short,  neatly  round-  Skin  4ark 
green;  rind  quite  thin;  flesh  bright  red,  crisp,  deliciously 
swee£.  Seed?  white.  Pkt.,  5o;  6z.,  10c. 


'I 


A Field  of  Isbell’s  [Michigan  Grown  Kleckley’s  Sweets  Watermelons. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  51 


Harris’  Earliest  Watermelon 

THE  BEST  SHIPPER  LNT  THE  EARLY  CLASS. 

The  originator  of  this  melon  CMr.  B.  F.  Harris),  says:  “For  20 

years  we  have  been  trying  to  find  an  extra  early  water-melon,  with 
which  we  could  best  all  competitors,  and  one  that  would  be  the 
first  on  the  market,  and  at  last  our  efforts  are  crowned  with  success. 

We  have  never  seen  its  equal.’’  The  general  shape  and  appearance 
of  the  Harris  are  shown  in  the  illustration.  The  skin  is  mottled 
with  green  and  white.  The  flesh  is  red,  sweet,  juicy  and  crisp.  The 
seeds  are  black.  The  weight  averages  15  to  20  pounds.  Its  table 
quality  is  first-class.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Phinney’s  Early 

This  is  a very  choice  early  melon.  It  is  very  hardy  and  is  a sure 
cropper.  Medium  in  size  and  oblong  in  form;  mottled  light  and 
dark  green.  The  rind  is  thin  and  the  quality  of  flesh  is  sustained 
clear  to  the  rind.  Possesses  all  the  desirable  features  which  go  to 
make  up  a good  Extra  Early  Home  Market  Melon.  Melons  average 
12  to  15  pounds  in  weight.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

Halbert  Honey 

Growing  as  long  and  big  as  the  Kleckley  Sweets,  the  melons  are 
blunt  both  at  stem  and  blossom  end.  They  average  18  to  20  inches 
in  length;  6 to  8 inches  in  diameter.  Color  of  rind  a clear,  glossy 
deep  green.  The  flesh  is  a beautiful  crimson,  extending  to  within 
less  than  half  an  inch  of  the  rind,  which,  like  the  flesh,  is  so  tender 
it  will  not  stand  shipping  any  distance.  It  is  essentially  the  melon 
for  the  home  garden  and  for  local  markets.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

Hungarian  Honey 

A fine  early  melon  for  the  North,  for  home  use.  The  melons  not 
only  ripen  early,  but  are  deliciously  sweet,  with  firm,  solid,  deep  red 
flesh  and  small  seeds.  The  fruit  is  nearly  round  and  medium  to 
small  size,  color  of  rind  dark  green.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 


Harris’ 

Earliest. 

Golden  Honey 

Sweet  as  Honey — Color  of  Gold — No  Hard  Core 
or  Stringiness. 

Anyone  having  a prejudice  against  golden 
flesh  watermelons  will  instantly  forget  it  after 
tasting  the  Golden  Honey.  Flesh  of  rich  golden 
yellow  color,  firm,  crisp  and  glistening,  and 
fairly  melts  in  your  mouth.  Fruits  medium 
large,  oblong.  For  the  home  garden  and  for 
exhibition  purposes.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 


Mclver’s  Wonde 
Sugar 


Of  medium  size,  ob- 
long, dark  green  with 
broad  stripes  of  light 
green.  The  flesh  is  rosy 
pink,  solid,  sweet  and 
delicious.  Very  prolifio 
and  withstands  wet 
weather  or  drought.  It 
is  of  great  value  to  the 
home  market  on  account 
of  its  superior  quality, 
but  the  rind  is  too  deli- 
cate to  withstand  ship- 
ment. It  has  become 
very  popular  and  we 
recommend  it  highly. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

Alabama  Sweet 

A splendid  large  melon  of  oblong  shape.  Flesh  dark 
red,  fine  grained,  sweet  and  luscious.  The  color  is  dark 
green,  just  faintly  striped.  Its  quality  is  better  than 
most  of  the  shipping  varieties,  so  that  consumers  pick 
them  out.  We  call  it  a splendid  melon  for  profit,  as  well 
as  a very  fine  cropper  for  home  use.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


aiciver  s wonderful  sugar. 


Mountain  Sweet 

A large  medium  early 
variety  that  has  long 
been  very  popular.  The 
melons  are  oblong  in 
shape,  deep  green  and 
have  bright  red  flesh  of 
good  quality.  Grown 
extensively  in  South  to 
ship.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

Citron 

This  melon  is  used 
exclusively  for  making 
preserves.  The  flesh  is 
thick  and  clear  white, 
and  makes  preserves  of 
excellent  quality.  Cul- 
tivation similar  to  wa- 
termelons. There  are 
two  varieties,  one  with  red  seed  and  the  other  with  green. 
The  green-seeded  variety  is  called  Colorado  Preserving. 
We  offer  either  kind.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

If  the  lice  destroy  your  Melon  vines,  spray  them  with 
“Black  Leaf  40.”  Recommended  by  State  and  Govern- 
ment Experiment  Stations.  See  page  123  for  that  and 
other  insect  remedies. 


A Field  of  Isbell’s  Michigan  Grown  Ice  Cream  Watermelons, 


52  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Yellow 

Globe 

Danvers. 


Isbell’s 
“Evergood’ 
Red  Globe. 
Keeps  All 
Winter. 


Yellow  Globe  Danvers 

Our  strain  of  Yellow  Globe  Danvers  is 
unsurpassed.  It  forms  a large, 
deep  heavy  bulb  with  small  neck, 
but  is  not  quite  as  oval  in  form 
as  the  Southport  type  of  Globe 
Onions.  Being  of  unusually 
handsome  appearance,  it  is  ' in- 
variably a market  favorite.  The 
flavor  is  rather  mild.  It  ma- 
tures early  and  yet  is  a splendid 
keeper.  Its  yielding  qualities 
are  equal  to  the  best  and  on  ac- 
count of  its  shape,  weighs  very 
heavy  to  the  measured  bushel. 

Price  of  Isbell’s  Yellow  Globe 
Danvers  Onion:  Pkt.,  10c. 

Western  Grown  Seed  of  Yel- 
low Globe  Danvers. — Pkt,,  5c; 
oz.,  15c. 

Southport 
Yellow  Globe 

Similar  in  shape  to  the  other  South- 
port  Globe  Onions,  but  differing  in 
color.  It  is  entirely  distinct  from  the 
Danvers  type,  being  more  globe  shap- 
ed. The  flesh  is  white  and  mild  in 
flavor.  It  is  handsome  in  appearance, 
large  in  size,  a heavy  cropper  and  an 
excellent  keeper.  We  sell  large  quan- 
tities of  seed  of  this  variety  to  onion 
growers  who  ship  in  car-loads  to 
Eastern  markets.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c 

“CARGO”  KIDDS  MAGGOTS 

Your  onion  crop  will  be  more 
profitable  if  you  use  “Carco”  to 
prevent  maggots  working  on  the 
roots.  See  description,  page  123. 


Some  of 


Isbell’s 


Red  Globe 


Onions. 


ISBEDD’S 
EVERGOOD 
RED  GDOBE. 


MOST 


Get  large  onion  crops  by  practicing  the  best 
cultural  methods.  Good  implements  are  neces- 
sary— good  seeders  and  cultivators. 
Pick  out  the  one  best  suited  for  your 
purpose  on  pages  120  and  121  of  this 
catalog. 


ONION  SEED 

More  Dollars  worth  of  onions  can  be  grown  on  an  acre  than  any 
other  crop.  They  are  most  suited  to  produce  big  crops  under  in- 
tensive cultivation.  The  small  grower  has  the  same  chance  as  the 
big  grower,  and  many  a housewife  has  made  pin  money  and  more 
from  onions. 

The  Seed  is  all  important — many  poor  strains  of  onion  seed  are 
on  the  market.  They  will  grow  onions — but  all  sorts  and  sizes. 
Buy  your  seed  from  a reliable  firm.  We  call  your  attention  to  the 
large  and  increasing  number  of  Market  Gardeners  who  buy  Isbell’s 
Onion  seed  every  year.  “As  they  grow  their  fame  grows.” 

“How  to  Grow  Onions”  is  the  name  of  an  interesting  leaflet  that 
we  will  be  glad  to  send  you  with  your  order. 

CCDTURE. — Be  very,  careful  about  preparing  the  soil.  It  should 
be  well  pulverized  and  smooth.  The  richer  the  soil,  the  bigger  the 
crop  will  be.  Sow  the  seed  as  early  as  the  ground  can  be  worked 
in  rows  12  to  15  inches  apart,  covering  one-half  inch  deep.  When 
plants  are  up  cultivate  thoroughly,  keep  free  from  weeds  and  thin 
to  one  inch  apart  in  the  row.  One  ounce  will  sow  about  150  feet 
of  drill;  4 to  5 pounds  per  acre.  For  sets  sow  50-60  lbs.  per  acre. 

Isbell’s  Evergood  Red  Globe  Onion 

THE  HANDSOMEST  RED  GDOBE  IN  CUDTIYATION. 

Isbell’s  Evergood  has  been  one  of  our  leading  special- 
ties for  many  years.  Bulbs  are  perfectly  globe  shaped 
and  uniformly  small  necked,  which  insures  thorough 
drying  out  near  the  top  where  nearly  all  the  trouble 
originates  in  keeping  onions.  Color  is  deep  blood  red. 
Having  been  raised  so  long  in  a favorable  climate,  it 
has  formed  the  habit  of  early  ripening,  and  yet  grows 
full  marketable  size.  The  Evergood  is  a magnificent  keeper. 

Our  customers  who  desire  to  keep  their 
onions  for  winter  and  spring  market  can 
make  no  mistake  in  planting  it.  Pkt.,  10c. 


‘‘I  sowed  Sj4  pounds  of  your  Evergood  Red 
Globe  Onion  and  harvested  over  600  bushels.  I 
rew  them  all  on  less  than  an  acre  of  land, 
eople  came  from  far  and  near  to  see  them.  It 
is  a difficult  matter  to  get  good 
onion  seed.  Yours  were  just  what 
you  claimed  by  your  catalogue 
they  would  be.” — I.  R.  JUNE, 
Leeds,  N.  Y. 


Southport 
Red  Globe 

Northern  grown  from  hand- 
picked bulbs.  Only  bulbs  which 
are  perfect  in  size  and  shape  be- 
ing used  for  seed.  The  onions 
are  just  the  size  to  command  the 
highest  price.  They  are  more 
uniform  in  size,  darker  colored 
skin,  heavier,  and  better  keepers 
than  any  strain  of  Southport  we 
have  ever  seen.  A favorite  vari- 
ety in  Western  markets.  Keeps 
well  for  spring  and  winter  sell- 
ing. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH, 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  53 


ONION  SEED 

For  the  Home  Garden — For  very  early  use  grow 
White  Portugal  or  Extra  Early  Red  Flat — especially 
in  sections  where  seasons  are  short  and  cool.  For 
main  crop  we  recommend  Prizetaker,  Isbell’s  Yellow 
Globe  or  Perfect  White  Globe.  If  you  want  the 
onion  to  keep  for  winter  use.  Red  Wethersfield,  Yel- 
low and  Red  Globes  are  best. 

For  Pickling  and  Salads  use  Isbell’s  Sugarball  and 
Mammoth  Silver  King. 

Market  Gardeners  plant  largely  of  the  Red  Wethers- 
field in  the  West  and  Isbell’s  Evergood  Red  Globe  or 
Southport  in  the  East.  In  general  the  market  leaders 
are  Isbell’s  Yellow  Globe,  Evergood  Red  Globe, 
Yellow  Globe  Danvers.  For  particular  big  city  mar- 
kets; such  as  New  York,  the  White  Globe  is  a leader. 

For  the  South  we  recommend  the  Prizetaker,  Red 
Wethersfield  and  Australian  Brown,  The  last  is  best 
keeper  and  excellent  for  early  spring  Cpep. 

For  Growing  Sets — the  White  Portugal,  Yellow 
Strassburg  and  Red  Globe  are  most  generally  used. 

Isbell’s  Perfect  White  Globe 

Finest  White  Globe  Onion  in  Existence, 

For  many  years  this  has  been  one  of  our  great  spe- 
cialties on  account  of  the  high  prices  at  which  bulbs 
can  be  sold  if  they  are  fancy  stock.  As  a result  our 
strain  is  especially  attractive.  The  skin  is  of  purest 
paper  whiteness.  Flesh  is  crisp,  fine  grained,  snowy 
white  and  of  mild  flavor.  Yields  abundantly,  produc- 
ing handsome  and  uniformly  globe-shaped  bulbs.  For 
fancy  market  this  is  a highly  profitable  variety  and 
for  the  home  garden  it  is  greatly  esteemed.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Southport  White  Globe 


Isbell's  Perfect  White  Globe, 


Differs  from  other  Southports  in  cblor  Ohly;  has  all  their 
general  excellence.  A favorite,  owing  to  its  beautiful 
color,  shape  and  attractiveness.  Southports  command  a 
big  price  on  Eastern  markets.  The  bulbs  are  of  good 
size,  splendid  globe  shape,  pure  white  in  color.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Isbell’s  YELLOW  GLOBE 

The  Counterpart  of  our  EVERGOOD  RED  GLOBE  in  all 
Respects,  Except  Color. 


Ohio  Yellow  Globe 

Select  Stock,  Grown  in  Lake  Co.,  Ohio. 

THE  OHIO  YELLOW  GLOBE  is  generally  admitted  by 
onion  growers  to  be  one  of  the  most  desirable  strains  of 
Globe-shaped  Onions  in  existence.  It  is  called  “Ohio  Yel- 
low Globe”  because  it  is  the  sort  which  has  made  north- 
ern Ohio  so  famous  for  its  fine  onions.  Its  main  points  of 
excellence  are:  Distinct  and  attractive  shape,  handsome, 

bright,  even  color;  ripens  early  and  all  at  once;  necks 
very  small;  and  curve  down  to  almost  nothing.  The  firm, 
solid  bulbs  are  excellent  winter  keepers,  and  all  that  can 
be  desired  in  size  and  quality;  enormous  yielders — 800 
bushels  (standard  weight)  per  acre  are  frequently  grown 
on  rich  onion  land.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 


ISBELL'S  YELLOW  GLOBE  ONIONS  are 

great  beauties  and  cannot  be  beaten  anywhere. 
We  have  made  exhaustive  trials  and  found 
none  to  equal  ISBELL’S  YELLOW7  GLOBE. 
To  use  the  phrase  of  a Western  grower,  “It 
beats  the  band.”  It  is  a magnificent  onion, 
large  globe-shaped  with  flesh  white,  mild  and 
juicy,  while  the  outward  appearance  is  extremely  hand- 
some, being  a beautiful  yellow  color,  and  very  attractive 
when  placed  on  the  market.  It  is  an  immense  cropper, 
over  900  bushels  per  acre  have  been  raised  on  a field  of 
seven  acres.  An  ideal  market  onion.  We  sell  thousands 
of  pounds  of  seed  annually  to  onion  growers  in  Michigan, 
Ohio,  Indiana,  and  other  states.  Our  customers  send  in 
enthusiastic  reports  about  the  quality  of  our  Onion  seed. 
Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  35c. 


Sending  samples  of  Onions  and  Potatoes  grozvn  from  your 
seeds  for  15  years.  Hope  I can  continue  to  get  Isbell’s  seeds. 
—II.  G.  THOMPSON,  Hanover,  Mich. 


All  seeds  received T from  you  were  good,  the  Onions  simply 
immense.  Am  still  selling  some.  Most  of  my  living  is  made 
from  crops  grown  from  Isbell’s  Seeds,  and  these  seeds  are 
always  good. — D.  M.  FULK,  Gardener,  East  Palestine,  Ohio. 


Plant  Isbell’s  Seeds. 

As  they  grow — their  fame  grows. 


54  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


A “Prizetaker”  Field. 


Isbell’s  Early  White  Sugar  Ball 

THE  QUICKEST  ONION  FROM  SEED.  VERY  MILD 
AND  S-WEET. 

For  years  there  has  been  an  inquiry  for  an  extremely 
early  onion  to  be  sold  in  the  green  state  in  bunches.  Is- 
bell’s Early  White  Sugar  Rail  will  fill  the  bill  completely. 
There  is  no  onion  seed  known  that  wil  produce  an  onion 
one  inch  or  more  in  diameter  quicker  than  this.  This  is 
the  finest  and  earliest  of  all  the  White  Onions,  and  is 
especially  adapted  for  early  bunch  onions  and  for  pick- 
ling. It  js  so  sweet  and  mild  flavored  we  have  named  it 
“Sugar  Rail.”  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

White  Queen 

A very  good  early  maturing  pickling  onion.  Pure  paper 
white,  from  1 to  1 % inches  in  diameter,  of  very  mild  and 
delicate  flavor,  fine  for  bunching  for  the  early  market  also 
for  pickling.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 


“Had  your  Prizetaker  Onions  last  year  and  they  are  the 
best  ever.” — GEORGE  L.  SLUSSER. 

I have  had  fine  crops  from  your  Prizetaker  Onions.  I raised 
42  bus.  from  2 oz.  of  seed.  I am  an  old  customer  of  many 
years  standing.” — A.  C.  GERREN. 

“Your  Prizetaker  Onions  are  fine.  Many  of  them  measure 
12  inches  in  circumference.” — ALFRED  N.  SHAW. 

“I  bought  one  ounce  of  your  American-grown  Prizetaker 
Onion  Seed  last  year.  I harvested  45  bu.  of  very  large,  fine 
Onions  after  using  them  on  the  table  all  summer.  Can  any- 
one beat  that?” — MRS,  CHAS,  CARRIGAN, 


Isbell’s  Early  White  Sugar  Sail. 


Isbell’s 

American-Grown 

Prizetaker 

The  Onion  which  surpasses  out 
American-Grown  Prizetaker  in 
beauty,  productiveness 
and  popularity  has  not  yet 
been  discovered. 

This  variety,  in- 
troduced but  a few 
years  ago,  has  prov- 
ed to  be  an  excel- 
lent keeper,  of  fin- 
est flavor,  handsome 
shape  and  enormous 
size,  many  single  onions  having 
been  raised  to  weigh  five  pounds 
or  over,  from  seed  the  first  year. 
It  is  of  the  same  type  as  those 
immense  imported  onions  Which  can  be 
seen  in  fruit  stores  and  always  command 
a very  high  price.  The  Prizetaker  grows 
always  to  a perfect  globe  shape  with 
bright  straw-colored  skin;  the  necks  are 
very  small  and  the  onions  always  ripen 
up  hard.  Our  special  strain  is  the  re- 
sult of  continued  selection,  only  perfect-shaped  bulbs  be- 
ing used  for  raising  seed.  It  is  the  choicest  American- 
gTOwn  stock  to  be  found.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 


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General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  55 


Mammoth  Silver  King 

This  mammoth  white  variety  is  one  of  the  largest 
in  cultivation.  It  is  of  uniformly  large  size  and  fine 
shape,  being  flattened  but  thick.  The  skin  is  of  a 
beautiful  silvery  white,  flesh  snowy  and  tender,  of 
a mild,  sweet  flavor.  We  know  of  no  variety  of  this 
vegetable  which  has  attracted  so  much  attention  as 
this.  Its  large  size  and  handsome  appearance  rec- 
ommend it  for  exhibition  at  fairs,  for  the  fancy 
market,  as  well  as  for  the  home  table.  Pkt.,  15c. 

White  Portugal  or  Silverskin 

A mild  and  pleasant  flavored  onion  of  somewhat 
flattened  shape  when  matured,  but  globular  when 
sown  thickly  for  sets  or  pickling.  It  js  very  popu- 
lar for  family  use,  and  one  of  the  best  for  pickling, 
also  for  slicing  and  boiling.  A favorite  with  many 
when  young  as  a salad  or  bunching  onion;  excellent 
for  winter  use.  Near  Philadelphia  this  variety  is 
largely  grown  for  sets,  and  is  regarded  as  a stand- 
ard sort.  Matures  quickly  and  may  be  sown  as  late 
as  June  to  produce  small  pickling  onions  by  late 
fall.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

Extra  Early  Red  Flat 

A well  flattened  but  quite  deep,  extra  early  red 
onion,  which  yields  abundantly,  keeps  well  and  is 
of  mild  flavor.  The  bulbs  are  of  medium  size  and 
rich  red  in  color,  very  close  grained,  solid  ' and 
heavy.  This  variety  will  form  bulbs  in  cold,  mucky 
soils,  where  others  frequently  fail  to  ripen.  It  is 
recommended  especially  for  the  North  and  North- 
west, where  the  seasons  are  short  and  cool.  In  rich 
soil  it  grows  almost  as  large  as  the  Wethersfield, 
ripening  much  earlier.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c, 


Australian  Brown 

Early,  a sure  cropper  and  long  keeper.  Of 
medium  size  and  of  good  quality;  very  ear- 
ly, rather  flattened  in  shape,  of 
brown  color  and  wonderfully 
mild.  It  begins  to  form  a bulb 
at  an  early  period  of  its  growth 
when  only  a few  inches  high, 
and  quickly  reaches  maturity. 

Its  leading  and  most  valuable 
feature,  aside  from  appearance 
and  quality  is  its  long-keeping 
quality.  A splendid  onion  for 
the  North.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 


Mammoth  Silver  King. 

Yellow  Flat  Danvers 

Reliability  and  large  yield 
are  both  combined  in  this  pop- 
ular variety.  Almost  the  only 
sort  used  for  producing  the  yel- 
low bottom  sets.  The  ripe  on- 
ions are  of  medium  size,  very 
solid;  flesh  creamy-white,  of 
mild  flavor.  Splendid  keeper. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz..,  15c. 

Yellow  Dutch  or 
Strasburg 

Large  and  more  flat  than 
Yellow  Danvers,  has  white 
flesh  of  fine  grain,  mild,  well 
flavored;  good  yielder  and  a 
great  keeper — a splendid  yel- 
low onion  for  sets.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  15c. 


“Your  Onion  Seed  has  given 
me  good  results.  The  Yellow 
Globe  Danvers  was  very  fine.” — ■ 
H.  R.  JOLLY,  St.  Johns,  Mich. 

Extra^  Early 

Extra  Large 
Red  Wethersfield 

Persistent  selections  of  bulbs  planted 
for  seed  have  given  us  a small-necked, 
sure-ripening  strain,  entirely  free  from 
scullions.  Though  well  flattened,  the 
solid  onions  are  thick  through.  The 
outer  skin  is  a deep,  rich,  purplish-red, 
smooth  and  glossy;  flesh  white,  lightly 
tinged  with  pinkish  rose.  The  magnifi- 
cent, large,  solid  onions  are  nearly  as 
mild  in  flavor  as  many  varieties  with 
skin  of  lighter  coloring.  Its  splendid 
keeping  qualities  make  it  easy  to  hold 
crops  for  late  winter  markets.  Standard 
red  onion  in  the  Northwest  also  grown 
extensively  for  market  in  the  South. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 


Are  you  a judge  of  good  seeds?  Have 
you  tried  a good  many  sources  of  supply 
in  the  search  for  dependable  seeds?  The 
wider  and  more  varied  your  experience, 
the  more  probably  Isbell’s  Quality  Seeds 
will  appeal  to  you.  They  are  vastly  dif- 
ferent from  the  general  run  of  seeds.  No- 
body ever  changes  from  Isbell’s.  A sat-, 
isfled  customer  is  more  important  to  us 
than  a mere  sale.  We  are  building  a 
good-will  business.  The  users  of  Isbell’s 
Seeds  are  our  best  advertisers.  Their 
good  word  goes  farther  than  printer’s 
A Quick  Seller  ink.  That  is  the  reason  our  sales  are 
on  Western  ever  on  the  increase. 

Markets. 


ONION  MAGGOTS. 

“Carco”  prevents  onion  mag- 
gots. Read  description  on 
page  123  and  order  with  your 
seeds. 


Extra 
Large 
Red 
Wethersfield. 


56  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ONION  SETS— PARSLEY— PARSNIP 

-SjHf  . ONION  SETS 


THE  EASIEST  WAY  TO  GROW  LARGEi  ONIONS.  THE  QUICKEST 
WAY  TO  GROW  BUNCH  ONIONS. 

V Prices  subject  to  market.  Write  for  prices  on  larger 

quantities. 

Su  m Onion  Sets  from  Seed  ( “Bottom  sets/*) 

These  are  the  product  of  seed  and  the  little  bulbs 
are  planted  for  “Green  Onions,”  or  to  produce  large 
onions  for  early  market,  which  they  do  much  quick- 
er than  can  be  grown  from  seed.  The  planter  is  en- 
abled  thereby  to  get  highest  market  price  for  his 
early  onions  grown  from  sets,  also  permitting  the 
H growing  of  another  crop  on  the  same  land  the 
H same  year. 

Green  Onions  from  sets  will  be  your  first  garden 
H crop  in  spring.  A iiuart  or  two  of  sets  is  the  quan- 

HR  tity  usually  planted  in  the  home  garden.  Several 

plantings  may  be  made  to  prolong  the  season’s 
supply. 

Yellow  Bottom  Sets 

■ Medium  size,  fine  dry  sets.  Planted 
extensively  for  market  and  home  use. 

mmm'  Pt.,  20c;  qt.,  35c;  4 qts.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 


Bottom  Onion  Sets. 

Potato  Onions 

Also  called  English  Multiplier.  Val- 
uable for  bunching  or  an  early  crop  of 
bulbs.  The  smallest  sets  make  fine, 
large  bulbs;  the  large  bulbs,  when 
planted,  immediately  multiply,  each 
bulb  producing  6 to  12  stalks  for 
bunching.  Of  all  onions  this  is  most 
.vigorous  in  growth  and  easiest  to  cul- 
tivate. Pt.,  25c;  qt.,  45c;  4 qts.,  $1.60, 
prepaid. 

Egyptian  or  Winter  Sets 

Also  called  Perennial  or  Winter  Top 
Sets. 

This  variety  never  forms  a large  bulb; 
its  value  lies  wholly  in  its  special 
adaptability  to  produce  Green  Onions 
for  spring  or  fall  use  which  are  per- 
fectly hardy  and  stay  in  the  ground 
all  the  time.  May  be  planted  in  spring 
and  fall.  Pt.,  15c;  qt.,  25c;  4 qts.,  85c. 


Red  Bottom  Sets 

This  variety  is  very  popular  in  the 
Northern  States.  A good  keeper.  Pt., 
20e;  qt.,  30c;  4 qts.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 


White  Bottom  Sets 

Market  gardeners  plant  these  white 
sets  in  very  large  quantities.  Pt.,  20c ; 
qt.,  35c;  4 qts.,  $1.20,  prepaid. 


Yellow  Multiplier  Sets 

Also  called  “Shallots.”  A favorite 
for  the  home  garden,  of  superior  fla- 
vor. These  do  not  form  large  onions 
for  market  but  are  planted  for  green 
onions  only.  Very  productive,  produc- 
ing up  to  fifteen  bulbs  from  one  onion 
bulb  set  out.  With  a light  mulch  the 
bulbs  will  winter  in  the  open  ground. 
Pt.,  20c;  qt.,  30c;  4 qts.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 


PARSNIPS 


CULTURE. — Parsnips  do  the  best  in 
deep,  rich,  sandy  soil.  As  the  seed  is 
slow  to  germinate  it  should  be  sown  as 
early  as  possible  in  drills  2 or  3 feet 
apart;  cover  one-half  inch  deep,  and 
press  the  soil  firmly  over  the  seed;  give 
frequent  cultivation  and  thin  the  plants 
" “ J A’  " J One  ounce  will  sow 


White  Multiplier  Sets 

Color  pure  silvery  white;  frequently 
producing  as  many  as  20  bulbs  in  a 
single  cluster  from  one  bulb  planted. 
The  onions  are  very  mild  and  of  excel- 
lent quality  and  size  for  bunching 
green.  Not  as  hardy  as  preceding  sort. 
Pt.,  25c;  qt.,  45c,  postpaid. 


6 or  8 to  the  foot.  _ _ 

125  feet  of  drill;  5 to  6 lbs.  to  the  acre. 

HOEEOW  CROWN  or  LONG  SMOOTH 

A great  cropper;  long,  white  roots,  ten- 
der, sugary,  considered  best  for  general 
cultivation.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

GUERNSEY. — The  roots  do  not  grow  as  long  as  those  of  the  Hol- 
low Crown,  but  are  of  greater  diameter  and  are  more  easily  gathered. 
They  are  very  smooth  and  have  fine  grained  flesh  of  most  excellent 
quality.  Pkt..  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

ISBELL’S  NEW  HALE  LONG. — Beautiful  white  roots,  shorter  than 
the  preceding  sorts,  with  broad  shoulder.  We  recommend  this  vari- 
ety for  your  home  garden.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Parsnip — Hollow  Crown. 


Culture. — One  ounce  to  125  feet  of  drill.  Soak  the  seed  a few  hours 
in  luke  warm  water  and  sow  early  in  the  spring  in  drills  one  foot 
apart.  Thin  out  to  6 inches.  A few  seeds  sown  in  onion  rows  use  no 
space.  To  preserve  in  winter  transplant  to  a light  cellar  or  glass 
frames.  Used  extensively  for  garnishing  and  seasoning. 

ISBELL’S  EMERALD.-ALeaves  extra  well  curled  and  of  beautiful 
rich  dark  green  color.  Plant  is  very  dwarf,  making  it  suitable  to 
plant  for  a border  in  your  garden.  Pkt.,  10c. 

CHAMPION  MOSS  CURLED. — The  well  known  and  most  popular  va- 
riety. We  have  a choice  selected  strain  with  beautifully  crimped  and 
Ctirled  leaves.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

PLAIN. — Leaves  flat  and  deeply  cut;  often  preferred  to  others  on 
account  of  the  very  dark  color,  the  hardiness  of  the  plant  and  its 
superiority  for  flavoring.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

HAMBURG  TURNIP-ROOTED*. — The  root,  which  resembles  a small 
parsnip,  is  the  edible  portion  of  this  variety.  Extensively  grown  and 
used  for  flavoring  soups,  etc.  Foliage  same  as  the  Plain  Parsley. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 


Enclosed  find  order.  I am  trying  out  peas  from  a number  of  houses. 
J grow  Globe  Tomatoes  for  market,  but  want  to  sell  your  “Colossal”  locally. 
1 want  to  add  that  your  catalog  is  the  best  arranged  and  most  interesting  in 
my  fair-sized  collection,  not  excepting  Henderson’s. — D.  P.  FELLOWS, 
Brandentown,  Fla. 


Moss  Curled  Parsley. 


For  Quantity  Prices  See  Pages  124  to  127. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH, 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  57 


MANGOES  PEPPERS  HOT  ONES 


It  is  easier  than  most  people  think  to  grow  a few'  Pep- 
pers. They  are  excellent  to  have  on  hand  for  salads, 
pickles  and  mangroes — as  well  as  for  seasoning  meats  and 
vegetable  dishes.  The  milder  varieties  are  relished  by 
many  in  sandwiches.  Everyone  with  a garden  should 
surely  plant  peppers.  They  add  fine  flavor  to  relishes, 
winter  sauces  and  salads. 

FOR  DRYING  FOR  WINTER  USE  the  Targe  Bell  or. 
Bullnose  is  the  best,  while  for  STUFFING  PURPOSES  we 
recommend  Ruby  King  and  Chinese  Giant.  Neapolitan  is 
best  for  the  North.  FOR  HOT  SAUCES  the  Tong  and 
Short  Red  Cayennes  are  grown.  Bullnose,  the  Cayennes 
and  Ruby  King  are  the  Standard  Market  sorts. 

CUIZFURE. — Peppers  like  a light,  rich  warm  soil  for 
best  results.  They  require  about  same  treatment  as  to- 
matoes. Sow  seed  in  hotbed  early  in  April  and  trans- 
plant to  open  ground  when  weather  is  settled — or  start 
seed  outside  after  all  danger  of  frost  is  past.  1 oz.  is 
Sufficient  for  about  1,500  plants,  *4  lb.  to  transplant  1 acre. 

Chinese  Giant  Pepper 

THE  LARGEST  OF  ALU  PEPPERS. 

The  fruits  of  this  variety  are  of  the  monstrous  size,  even, 
when  put  alongside  such  a large  kind  as  Ruby  King. 

The  shape  is  more  blocky  than  Ruby  King,  almost 
square,  4 to  5 inches  in  diameter  and  of  equal  length. 
Color,  brilliant  glossy  scarlet.  It  is  so  immensely  pro- 
ductive that  frequently  a half  dozen  peppers  will  touch 
one  another.  The  habit  of  growth  is  strong  and  stocky, 
about  18  to  24  inches  high.  Usually  three  or  four  fruits 
are  set  first  near  the  base,  and  while  these  are  ripening,  a 
second  setting  is  growing  higher  up.  Flesh  is  thick  and 
meaty,  and  entirely  free  from  any  fiery  flavor.  Pkt.,  15c, 


New  Crimson  Giant 

Also  known  as  “Ohio  Crimson.’’ 
Another  new  giant  fruited  sweet 
pepper.  In  habit  of  growth,  robust 
and  stocky,  with  no  tendency  to 
grow  an  immense  plant  wdth  little 
or  no  fruit.  The  fruit  is  of  long- 
shape,  as  big  as  Chinese  Giant  and 
much  more  oblong.  In  weight 

the  New  Crimson  Giant  is  much 
heavier  than  a Ruby  King  of  the 
same  size.  In  flavor  it  is  the  mild- 
est we  have  ever  known,  as  the 
flesh  may  be  eaten  raw'  from  the 
hand.  It  is  excellent  for  salads. 
Piet.,  15c. 


Plant  Isbell’s  Seeds. 

As  they  grow — their  fame  grows. 


Ruby  King, 


Large  Bell  or  Bull  Nose 

An  old  standard  and  favorite  sort. 
It  is  early,  bright  red  in  color  at  ma- 
turity, entirely  mild,  of  large  size  and 
has  thick  flesh.  Is  excellent  for  stuff- 
ing. It  is  a good  bearer  and  is  much 
grown  for  both  home  and  market. 
Pkt.,  5c. 

New  Sweet  Salad 

Is  an  early,  prolific,  good  sized, 
sweet,  mild,  pepper;  so  mild  indeed 
that  the  seeds  may  be  eaten  raw.  In 
the  Northern  States  it  is  a most  de- 
sirable sort;  in  habit  the  bushes  are 
of  medium  height,  and  bear  the  pep- 
per upright,  not  drooping;  gathering 
the  fruits  is  much  easier,  because  ofi 
the  upright  grow’th.  The  size  being 
medium  they  are  just  right  for  stuff- 
ing and  frying,  the  bright  glossy 
green  color,  turns  to  a waxen  red 
when  fruit  is  ripe.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Long  Red  Cayenne 

The  conical  shaped  fruits  are  3 to 
4 inches  long,  of  bright  red  color  and 
borne  in  great  profusion.  The  flesh 
in  character  is  very  sharp  and  pungent. 
A standard  household  variety  of  pep- 
per. Pkt.,  10c. 

Short  Cayenne 

Fruits  are  of  conical  shape,  two 
inches  long,  bright  red  in  color,  very 
hot  and  pungent  to  the  taste.  Ex- 
ceedingly productive,  bearing  fruit  all 
over  the  plant.  A fine  pepper  for 
tvinter  use,  pickles,  etc.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Neapolitan 

Earliest  and  Best  for  the  North. 

This  is  the  earliest  of  the  large, 
mild  red  Peppers  and  very  produc- 
tive. The  plant  grows  about  two 
feet  high  and  is  completely  laden 
with  fine  Peppers  about  four  inches 
long.  Flesh  is  very  thick  and  ex- 
ceedingly mild.  Color  of  fruit  bril- 
liant red.  Worthy  of  a place  in 
every  garden.  Fine  for  salads. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

Ruby  King 

A Popular  Market  Sort. 

Large  scarlet  fruits  of  sweet,  mild 
flavor  4 to  6 inches  long  by  3 to  4 
inches  thick.  Plants  grow  two  feet 
high  and  bear  a fine  crop  of  the 
handsome  fruits,  which  ripen  real 
early  for  such  a large-fruited  vari- 
ety. The  flesh  is  quite  thick,  sweet 
and  mild;  so  mild  that  if  the  seeds 
are  removed  the  fruits  may  be  eaten 
from  the  hand  like  an 
apple.  Especially  fine  for 
salads  or  stuffed  for  man- 
goes. Pkt.,  10c. 


HOT-BED  SASH. 

To  grow  good  strong 
Pepper  plants  start  seed 
in  hotbed  with  sash  of 
tough  cypress  and  double 
strength  glass.  See  this 
catalog  page  122. 


Tong  Red 
Cayenne. 


58  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL'S  SEED  ANNUAL 


PEAS  CHOICE  NORTHERN  MICHIGAN  GROWN 


PEAS  MADE  A VERY  SHORT  CROP  THE  PAST  YEAR—  PLEASE  ORDER 
EARLY— PRICES  ON  LARGER  QUANTITIES  SEE  PAGES  124  TO  127. 

Prices  subject  to  Change  Owing  to  Unsettled  Condition. 

CULTURE. — You  will  have  the  best  results  with  early  peas  on  light  warm 
soil — but  the  main  crop  will  do  better  on  a fairly  heavy  soil  that  will  retain 
moisture.  Avoid  too  much  nitrogen  fertilizer  such  as  fresh  manure — as  that 
causes  heavy  vine  growth  at  expense  of  pods.  A plot  prepared  the  fall  be- 
fore is  best.  Sow  early  kinds  as  soon  as  possibe  in  rows  2-3  inches  deep  and 
2%-3%  feet  apart,  and  for  succession  every  two  weeks  until  June  loth.  The 
very  earliest  varieties,  planted  in  August,  will  often  give  a good  fall  crop. 

The  taller  varieties  will  do  better  if  supported  by  brush  or  wire.  Some 
plant  in  double  rows  (6  inches  apart)  and  support  the  two  together.  The 
smooth  seed  sorts  are  hardiest,  but  wrinkled  varieties  are  of  better  quality. 
Planting  distance  and  depths  depend  on  variety  and  type  of  soil.  One  pound 
to  50  feet  of  row;  120  to  180  per  acre.  Smooth  seeded  peas  weigh  60  lbs.  to 
the  bushel;  Wrinkled  seed  56  lbs.  per  busheL 

Isbell’s  Monarch  of  Earlies 

THE  QUICKEST  PEA  IN  CULTIVATION. 

Entire  crop  can  be  taken  off  in  one  picking  and  no  other  ex- 
tra early  variety  is  so  profitable  for  the  gardener  to  grow. 

MONARCH  OF  EARLIES  is  a round-seeded  pea,  2%  feet  high. 
It  will  grow  and  mature  quicker  than  any  other  sort  in  cultiva- 
tion. This,  with  the  fact  that  it  can  be  planted  as  soon  as  the 
ground  can  be  worked,  makes  it  possible  to  get  into  the  market 
with  this  pea  sooner  than  with  any  other  variety  known.  Ex- 
tremely generous  producer  of  good  sized  pods,  filled  with  well-developed  peas 
of  fine  flavor,  sweet  and  tender.  The  strong  vines  do  not  need  support  un- 
less soil  is  very  rich.  By  mail,  postpaid;  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 


Isbell’s  First  and  Best 

A round-seeded  pea,  2 feet  high. 
Under  this  name  we  offer  the  VERY 
BEST  STRAIN  of  White  Seeded  EX- 
TRA EARLY  in  cultivation.  It  is  as 
early  as  ALASKA;  in  fact  it  is  only 
surpassed  in  earliness  by  our  Monarch 
of  Earlies.  The  First  and  Best  we 
offer  is  truly  a “PEDIGREE”  strain, 
having  behind  it  many  years  of  criti- 
cal selection.  A very  valuable  feature 
for  gardeners  is  the  fact  that  while 
it  begins  to  ripen  as  soon  as  any  pea 
on  the  market,  it  also  matures  its  en- 
tire crop  practically  all  at  once.  The 
vines  are  healthy,  vigorous  and  about 
24  inches  in  height.  Seed  may  be 
sown  as  soon  as  soil  can  be  worked, 
as  the  frost  defying  qualities  of  this 
pea  are  very  marked.  By  mail,  post- 
paid; Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c. 


WHY  ISBELL’S  SEEDS  PRODUCE. 

Every  year  we  plant  thousands  of 
acres  of  good  stock  carefully  se- 
lected. Then  we  harvest  our  seeds 
from  this  crop,  taking  only  those  that 
conform  to  the  high  Isbell  standard. 
If  there  is  the  slightest  imperfection 
in  any  plant  none  of  the  seeds  are  sent 
out  to  Isbell’s  customers. 


New  Saxonia 

A Hardy  Extra  Early  Pea  With  A 
Big  Pod. 

SAXONIA  is  two  feet  high  and 
round-seeded.  Of  healthy,  vigorous 
growth  and  very  hardy.  The  pods 
are  three  and  a half  to  four  inches 
long,  or  50  per  cent  larger  than  the 
best  strains  of  First  and  Best.  Ma- 
tures for  market  quite  as  early  as  the 
latter.  Pods  appear  in  great  quan- 
tities, mostly  in  pairs,  and  are  of  fine 
shape  and  attractive  appearance. 
By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  16c;  lb., 

35c. 

Earliest  Alaska 

Round-seeded.  2 feet  high.  Some- 
times called  Earliest  of  All.  An  ex- 
tra early  pea,  vines  uniform  in  growth, 
pods  usually  carry  seven  or  eight  peas.; 
As  an  “extra  early”  for  the  market 
gardener  we  recommend  this  va- 
riety very  highly;  the  beautiful  dark 
green  color  of  the  pods  adds  greatly 
to  the  selling  quality.  Being  hardy, 
the  seed  can  be  planted  very  early  in 
the  spring.  The  pods  ripen  very 
evenly  and  all  at  one  time.  By  mail, 
1 postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb„  25c. 


SUTTON’S 


PIONEER. 


The 


Giant 


Podded 


Dwarf  Pea 


Early. 

Very 

Prolific. 

Rich 

Flavor. 


Sutton’s  Pioneer 

The  Giant  Podded  Dwarf  Pea. 

Wrinkled  seed.  Height  2 feet.  One  of  the 
latest  achievements  in  the  perfection  of  early 
peas.  Pioneer  was  introduced  to  the  gardening 
publi-c  several  years  ago,  and  since  then,  the 
demand  for  it  has  grown  far  ahead  of  the 
supply.  It  is  a first  early  sort  and  very  prolific, 
closely  following  Sutton’s  Excelsior  in  season  of 
maturity.  The  pods  ripen  very  evenly,  making 
a short  picking  season.  One  gardener  says:  “I 
never  before  grew  such  peas,  the  very  large, 
handsome  pods  were  packed  with  plump,  ten- 
der, rich-flavored  peas.”  Vines  are  strong,  and 
need  no  support  unless  soil  is  very  rich.  By 
mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  15c;  “ ' " 

Thomas  Laxtun 

The  Favorite  Market  Gardener’s 
Wrinkled  seed.  3 to  3V2  feet  high.  The  onxy 
rival  to  the  famous  Gradus — as  a long-podded 
extremely  early  wrinkled  pea — and  in  some  re- 
spects even  better.  The  growth  is  identical, 
but  the  pods  are  deeper,  richer  green,  and 
square  at  the  end.  In  the  judgment  of  experts, 
THOMAS  LAXTON  is  even  sweeter  and  finer  in 
flavor,  while  as  the  large  peas  are  of  a deeper 
green  they  present  a more  attractive  appearance 
on  the  table.  The  crop  ripens  only  a few  days 
after  Gradus.  By  mail,  pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  59 


CAREFULLY  SELECTED  PURE  SEED  PEAS 


Dwarf  Wrinkled  Varieties 


Isbell’s  Perfect  Early 

This  superb  pea  is  the  result  of  most  care- 
ful selection  continued  over  a period  of  sev- 
eral years.  Not  quite  as  early  as  our  Mon- 
arch of  Earlies,  but  for  quality  excels  that 
popular  sort.  The  vines  are  dwarf  and 
sturdy,  averaging  15  inches  in  height.  It 
is  one  of  the  best  yielding  peas  in  cultiva- 
tion. For  further  description  see  Novelties  and  Special- 
ties pages.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  15c;  % lb.,  25c; 

lb.,  45c. 

Sutton’s  Excelsior 

Splendid  early  wrinkled  pea  adapted  for  either  home 
or  market  gardening.  Although  it  comes  into  bearing  a 
few  days  later  than  Nott’s  Excelsior,  yet  it  is  preferred 
by  many  on  account  of  its  large  sized  pods,  hardiness, 
and  cropping  qualities.  Vines  grow  about  18  inches 
high.  The  pods  hold  6 or  8 large-sized  peas  of  very 
fine  flavor.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 

Nott’s  Excelsior 

It  is  of  fine  compact,  dwarf  growth,  with  pods  one- 
third  larger  than  those  of  American  Wonder,  and  ma- 
turing almost  as  early.  Pods  well  filled  to  the  ends 
with  from  7 to  9 peas,  of  superior  tenderness  and  fla- 
vor. The  vines  grow  about  15  inches  high;  more  pro- 
ductive than  American  Wonder  and  earlier  than  Pre- 
mium Gem.  A very  desirable  sort  for  the  market  gar- 
dener and  unsurpassed  for  the  home  garden.  By  mail, 
postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c. 

Laxtonian 

A New  targe  Podded.  Dwarf  Pea. 

May  be  called  The  Dwarf  Gradus.  Grows  16  to  18  inches  high. 
The  tall,  extra  early,  Gradus  Pea,  with  its  large,  telephone-like  pods 
and  its  exquisitely  flavored  peas,  is  A>ne  of  the  most  popular  of  all 
peas.  In  Laxtonian  we  have  a dwarf  type  of  the  Gradus  with  the 
same  large  pods — almost  the  same  in  season,  and,  moreover,  re- 
quiring no  supports — and  the  same  superlative  quality  peas.  Pods 
are  ready  for  picking  about  5 days  later  than  Isbell’s  Perfect  Early.  By 
postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 


Little  Marvel 

EXTRA  EARLY  DWARF. 

The  vines  grow  very  even  and  uniform, 
about  15  inches  high  and  produce  very 
abundantly,  good-sized  pods,  frequently  in 
pairs.  Pods  are  well  filled  with  delicious, 
deep  green  peas  and  the  crop  is  ready  for 
use  as  soon  as  American  Wonder.  We 
earnestly  advise  a trial,  knowing  that  our 
friends  will  be  delighted  with  it.  By  mail, 
postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  45c. 

American  Wonder 

The  earliest  wrinkled  pea”  The  vine  grows  10  to  12  inches  high  and  is  very 
prolific  in  pods  of  striking  form  and  size.  It  is  of  finest  flavor.  Peas  planted  in 
June  mature  in  33  days.  It  is  particularly  adapted  for  family  use,  as  it  requires 
no  brush  or  other  support.  An  old  standard  variety  that  is  very  popular  every- 
where. We  have  taken  great  pains  in  selecting  and  growing  our  stock.  By  mail, 
postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c. 

Premium  Gem 

Improved  Strain  of  McLean’s  LITTLE  GEM. 

A very  fine,  extra  early  dwarf  wrinkled  pea  for  market  and  family  use,  growing 
12  to  15  inches  high  and  needing  no  brush.  Pods  large  and  crowded  with  six  to 
nine  very  large  peas  of  fine  quality.  A good  dwarf  pea  for  canners.  By  mail, 
postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb..  30c. 

Dwarf  Sugar 

Medium  early,  hardy,  and  very  productive;  vines  grow  2 to  2'%  feet  tall.  Pods 
are  broad,  flat,  and  crooked  and  are  cooked  when  young  the  same  as  string  beans; 
they  are  very  sweet,  tender  and  very  delicious.  Seed  of  gray-brown  color  and 
somewhat  wrinkled.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt,,  10c;  lb.,  35c. 


For  Quantity  Prices  See  Pages 
124  to  127. 


Gradus  or  Prosperity 

WITHOUT  A RIVAL  FOR  TABLE  QUALITY. 

An  Extra  Early  IVrinkled  Pea,  hardy  and  very  profitable.  About  2%  feet 

high.  This  remarkable  Pea  has  steadily  grown  in  popular  favor  until  today  it 
is  one  of  the  most  widely  known  varieties  in  cultivation.  The  reason  is  that  it 
produces  a TELEPHONE  POD  nearly  as  early  as  Alaska.  Then,  too,  its 
quality  is  of  the  highest  order — fully  equal  to  the  finest  late  wrinkled  marrow 
grown.  The  vine  is  of  vigorous  growth,  the  pods  are  borne  abundantly,  and 
are  so  large  and  fine  that  the  basket  fills  surprisingly  fast.  As  many  as  8 to 
10  peas  of  the  largest  size  and  most  luscious  quality  are  found  in  each  pod. 
By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 

Surprise  or  Eclipse 

Largely  used  by  canners  who  put  up  the  best  grade  of  peas  of  sweet  and 
delicate  flavor.  Those  who  wish  an  early  garden  pea  with  quality  and  flavor 
to  please  the  most  fastidious,  will  be  pleased  with  this  sort.  Extra  early. 
2V6  to  3 feet  tall.  Pods  2%  to  3 inches  long..  By  mail:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c. 


Gradus  Peas. 


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Quite  Content 


Pods  longer  and 
larger  than  those  of 
any  other  pea  in 
cultivation.  It  is 
the  finest  exhibition 
pea  ever  seen  and 
has  won  more  prizes 
than  any  other  va- 
riety. Height  5 to  6 
feet.  This  grand 
new  pea  bears  pods 
measuring  from  o to 
7 inches  in  length 
and  containing  9 to 
12  large,  wrinkled 
peas  which  are  of 
the  finest  table  qual- 
ity. Quite  Content 
is  a late  variety  and 
has  dark  green  foli- 
age; the  pods,  also/ 
dark  green,  hang  mostly  in  pairs,  and  are  borne  in 
great  profusion.  It  is  a pea  with  which  everybody — • 
the  grower  on  account  of  its  great  productiveness 
and  high  market  value,  the  consumer  on  account  of 
its  exquisite  table  qualities — should  be  “Quite  Con- 
tent.” Prices,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  45c. 

Alderman  (Admiral  Dewey) 

Height  about  4%  feet.  This  fine  new  pea  is  of  the 
Telephone  type,  excepting  that  the  pods  are  of  darker 
color.  The  growth  is  strong,  robust  and  exceedingly 
productive.  Peas  are  of  large  size  and  unsurpassed 
in  quality.  We  highly  recommend  it  to  market  gar- 
deners as  a splendid  yielder  of  very  large  and  at- 
tractive straight  pods  which  retain  their  rich,  dark 
green  color  long  after  picking.  By  mail,  postpaid: 
Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 

Champion  of  England 

Height  about  4 to  5 feet.  One  of  the  oldest  and 
best  in  cultivation.  It  is  esteemed  for  good  quality 
and  productiveness.  The  pods  are  of  good  size, 
handsome  and  wonderfully  well  filled,  and  are  pro- 
duced in  great  abundance.  The  peas  are  of  large 
size  and  delicious  flavor,  6 to  9 to  the  pod.  It  can- 
not be  over-praised  as  a standard  late  sort.  By 
mail,  postpaid;  Pkt.,  lbc;  lb.,  35c. 


Second  Early  and  Main  Crop  Peas 

Isbell’s  Beauty 

Isbell’s  New  Beauty  is  the  best  of  the 
Gradus  type  of  Peas.  Height  2 % to  3 feet. 

It  is  so  hardy  that  it  can  be  sown  much 
earlier  and  picked  some  days  before  that 
variety.  The  dark  green  pods,  borne  in 
pairs,  are  larger,  longer  and  more  even 
in  size  tbani  Gradus,  and  contain  fine, 
deep  green  peas  of  excellent  flavor.  It  is  un 
doubtedly  the  best  pea  ever  offered  and  the 
best  pea  for  market.  Crop  will  be  at  picking 
stage  in  60  days  from  planting  in  a normal 
season,  and  the  crop  matures  very  evenly.  One 
of  the  largest  growers  says  it  is  the  hardiest 
Garden  Pea  that  he  has  ever  grown,  and 
surpasses  all  other  market  varieties  as  a 
cropper.  This  variety  is  bound  to  win  the 
highest  favor  in  the  estimation  of  those 
want  a good,  hardy,  heavy-cropping 
Prices,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 

Dwarf  Defiance 

Height,  2 feet.  A splendid  midseasoi 
or  second  early  sort;  the  pods  are  im- 
mense in  size  and  fullness,  like  “Tele- 
phone,” and  have  no  superior  in  quality, 
will  bear  comparison  with  any  tall  sort. 

The  pods  are  dark  green,  the  peas  sweet 
and  rich  flavored.  Is  a prolific 
bearer.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt, 

10c;  lb.,  45c. 

Improved  Stratagem 

A very  fine  Main  Crop  Dwarf  Pea. 

Height  about  20  inches.  By  many 
considered  the  highest  quality  of  all 
peas.  Vine  is  very  robust,  with 
large  foliage.  Requires  no  support. 

The  pods  are  long,  dark  green  in 
color  and  packed  with  immense  peas 
of  delicious  sweetness.  Pods  are 
borne  in  clusters  near  the  top  of  the 
vine.  Pine  for  market  and  also  for 
home  gardens  because  of  the  long 
picking  season.  A heavy  cropper. 

By  mail:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  45c. 

Horsford’s  Market  Garden 

Height  2 feet.  A very  fine,  second 
early,  green,  wrinkled  variety,  not 
only  good  for  family  gardens,  but 
also  for  canners  and  especially  for 
market  gardeners’  purposes.  A most 
prolific  bearer  and  very  uniform  in 
growth  and  maturity.  Pods  are 
straight,  rather  blunt,  2 % inches 
long.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c; 

lb.,  30c. 

Isbell’s  Everbearing 

Height  2 V2  feet.  A productive 
second-early  variety.  The  haulm  or 
vine  is  close-jointed  and  thickly 
hung  with  round,  well-filled  pods, 
three  inches  in  length  and  of  light 
green  color.  The  peas  are  very 
large,  tender  and  of  superior  flavor. 

Bears  a long  season.  By  mail, 
postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c. 


Melting  Sugar 


Height  4 to  5 feet.  Well  deserves  its  name.  They 
should  be  cooked  and  eaten  pods  and  all,  the  same 
as  wax  beans.  The  pods  are  stringless,  and  when 
cooked  are  tender,  sweet  and  sugary — -a  great  im- 
provement over  the  ordinary  Sugar  Pea.  A few 
rows  of  this  variety  should  be  in  every  home-garden. 
By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 

For  Quantity  Prices  See  Pages  124  to  127. 


Advancer 


Height  about  25  inches.  Largely 
planted  by  market  gardeners  and 
canners  who  consider  it  the  best 
producer  of  the  mid-season  peas. 
An  abundant  bearer  and  a good 
sweet  pea  of  delicious  flavor.  Vines 
upright  and  vigorous  in  growth  and 
very  hardy.  Pods  3 inches  long, 
nearly  straight,  round,  well  filled 
to  the  end.  By  mail,  postpaid: 
Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  35c. 

A VERY  GOOD  REASON 

To  plant  Isbell’s  Seeds  is  crop  in- 
surance in  its  most  effective  form. 
Our  big  seed  house  and  elevator  is 
open  to  public  inspection.  An  ex- 
amination of  them  will  convince  you 
that  we  are  safeguarding  the  inter- 
ests of  our  customers  in  every  pos- 
sible way  and  that  we  are  in 
position  to  execute  your  orders 
promptly  as  well  as  efficiently.  We 
are  building  a good-will  business. 
The  users  of  Isbell’s  Seeds  are  our 
best  advertisement,  their  word  goes 
farther  than  printer’s  ink. 

That  is  the  reason  our  sales  are 
ever  on  the  increase. 


Quite 

Content. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH 


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Choice  Main  Crop  Peas 

Isbell’s  Main  Crop  Pea 

ISBELL'S  MAIN  CROP  is  a medium  early  green  wrinkled 
pea,  growing  uniformly  about  24  inches  high.  This  variety 
holds  the  record  for  producing  the  largest  number  of  bushels 
of  shelled  peas  to  the  acre.  A very  profitable  sort,  not  only 
for  the  market  gardener,  but  for  the  home  garden.  Pods 
are  heavy,  well-filled,  good  size,  and  of  a very  attractive, 
blocky  shape.  The  quality  of  this  pea  is  simply  perfection — 
rich,  buttery  and  marrow-like.  It  is  pre-eminently  the  quantity-quality 
pea.  Prices,  by  mall,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb.,  40c. 

Prince  Edward 

.Also  called  Maule’s  Prodigious.  Height  6 feet.  This  variety  produces 
enormous  pods,  5 to  6 inches  long,  containing  from  10  to  12  large,  dark 
green  peas.  The  plant  is  of  strong  growing  habit,  and  produces  enormous 
crops.  The  pods  are  of  unusually  attractive  appearance  when  placed  on 
market  and  always  salable.  Of  most  excellent  quality  and  comes  in 
late  after  other  varieties  are  too  old.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  lb., 

35c. 

Have  Nice  Fresh  Peas  All  Season 

From  Isbell’s  All-Season  Pea  Collection 

Peas  fresh  on  the  table  from  early  spring  until  frost — it’s  possible.  A 
careful  selection  is  made  of  varieties  that  will  succeed  each  other  in  bearing 
season,  some  standing  cold  wet  weather  of  early  spring  and  others  the  hot 
summer  days.  Ask  for  “Isbell’s  AH-Season  Pea  Collection.”  Quantities 
for  any  garden,  large  or  small.  Printed  directions  with  every  order. 
THREE  SUPERIOR  TALL  VARIETIES — 

1 pkt.  each,  25c,  prepaid. 

Earliest  Alaska.  Early I 1 tb.  each,  85c,  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Everbearing.  Medium 2 lbs.  each.  $1.50,  prepaid. 

Champion  of  England.  Late 2 Tbs.  each.  $1.25,  not  prepaid. 

| 5 lbs.  each,  $2.85,  not  prepaid. 

THREE  SUPERIOR  DWARF  VARIETIES — 

I 1 pkt.  each,  25c,  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Perfect  Early.  Early I 1 lb.  each,  $1.10.  prepaid. 

Sutton’s  Excelsior.  Medium -s  2 Tbs.  each,  $2.00,  prepaid. 

Stratagem.  Late 2 Tbs.  each,  $1.75,  not  prepaid. 

I 5 lbs.  each,  $3.85,  not  prepaid. 


Telephone. 


Isbell’s  Telephone 

A Leader  with  Market  Gardeners.  Height 
3^  to  4 feet.  Profitable  main  crop  sort 
known  to  everybody.  Pods  of  good  size, 
well  filled  with  large  peas  of  rich,  sweet 
flavor.  In  quality  the  Telephone  is  hard  to 
beat.  A sure  cropper.  Seed  large,  green, 
wrinkled.  Our  strain  of  Telephone  is  very 
fine,  pods  of  dark  green  color,  differing  in 
this  respect  from  the  old  type  with  light 
colored  pods.  In  the  Northern  States  a late 
varietv  of  peas  like  the  Telephone,  planted 
about  July  1st,  3 to  4 inches  deep,  will  bear 
until  hard  frosts.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt., 

10c;  Tb.,  40c. 

Other  Sorts 

WHITE  MARROWFAT. — Height  SV2  to  4 
feet.  Heavy  yielding  late  variety.  Vines 
hardy  and  vigorous.  Pods  about  3 inches 
long,  of  light  green  color.  Seeds  large, 
smooth,  yellowish-white.  Dry  peas  are  of 
large  size  and  fine  for  cooking.  Pkt.,  5c; 
Tb..  30c,  prepaid. 

BLACK  EYE  MARROWFAT.— Similar  to 
the  above  sort,  but  with  distinct  black  eye. 
Pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid. 

CANADA  YELLOW  FIELD. — Height  about 
4 feet.  Seeds  round,  smooth,  of  yellowish- 
white  color.  Succeeds  well  everywhere, 
heavy  yielder.  Dry  peas  are  fine  for  cook- 
ing. Pkt.,  5c;  lb.,  25c,  prepaid. 

ISBELL’S  HEAVY’  CROPPER.  — Height 
3%  to  4 feet.  A favorite  in  the  Northern 
counties  of  Michigan.  Yields  well  and  is 
very  hardy.  Seed  of  gray  color.  Pkt.,  5c; 
lb.,  25c,  prepaid.  For  prices  on  larger  quan- 
tities see  Farm  Seed  Department. 

For  Quantity  Prices  See  Pages  124  to  127. 


Be  sure  to  send  in  your  order  early 
this  year.  It  will  save  you  money  and 
assure  you  of  getting  the  varieties  you 
want.  Early  orders  can  be  filled  prompt- 
ly and  in  full. 


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Quaker  Pie 


For  Quantity  Prices  See  Pages  124  to  127. 


Mammoth 


Pumpkin. 


FOR  PIES 


PUMPKIN 


FOR  STOCK 


No  farm  should  be  without  a field  of  Pumpkins — some  biff  ones  to 
take  to  the  Fair,  quite  a few  of  the  Pie  Pumpkins  and  plenty  to  feed 
to  the  stock.  They  are  excellent  for  sheep  after  grass  pasture  fails. 
Grow  two  crops  on  the  same  land  by  planting  Pumpkins  in  with  your 
corn  or  potatoes. 

CULTURE. — Not  so  particular  as  to  soil  as  the  other  vine  crops,  such 
as  Cucumbers  and  Melons,  but  are  cultivated  about  the  same.  After 
danger  of  frost  is  over  plant  the  seed  in  hills  eight  to  ten  feet  apart 
each  way,  dropping  about  a dozen  seeds  in  a hill.  The  soil  should  be 
made  as  rich  as  possible.  If  planted  with  corn  two  or  three  seeds  a 
rod  apart  each  way  will  be  sufficient.  When  danger  from  bugs  is  past, 
thin  to  three  plants  to  a hill.  One  ounce  of  seed  to  25  hills,  3 to  4 lbs. 
per  acre.  Dust  with  “Slug  Shot”  to  kill  bugs  and  worms. 

Small  Sugar  Pie  Pumpkin 

The  Best  Pumpkin  of  Them  All. 

This  is  the  pumpkin  from  which  the  celebrated  Yankee  Pumpkin 
Pie  is  made.  It  looks  like  a regular  Field  Pumpkin,  but  is  smaller 
and  entirely  different  in  quality.  Very  early  and  prolific,  cooks  very 
quickly  and  is  the  best  quality.  About  ten  inches  in  diameter  is  the 
average  size.  Skin  is  deep  orange  yellow  with  fine  grained  flesh  of 
sweet,  delicious  flavor.  Handsome  and  excellent  keeper.  A most  pro- 
lific yielder  and  cannot  be  excelled  as  a table  pumpkin.  It  is  some- 
times called  Red  Sugar  or  Red  Pie  Pumpkin.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


Small  Sugar  Pie. 

Golden  Oblong 

Very  hardy  and  productive;  pumpkins 
fifteen  to  twenty  inches  in  length  and 
eight  to  ten  inches  in  diameter.  Skin  of 
a rich  golden  orange,  thin  but  tough, 
making  it  almost  as  good  a keeper  for 
winter  as  the  hardshell  squashes.  F,lesh 
js  light  golden  yellow,  of  very  rich,  fine 
quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Japanese  Pie 

A very  valuable  new  pumpkin  of  Japa- 
nese origin.  The  flesh  is  very  thick,  of  a 
rich  salmon  color,  fine  grained,  dry  and 
sweet.  Of  medium  size,  early;  very  pro- 
ductive and  highly  desirable  for  pies  or 
cooking.  A crookneck  variety  with  curi- 
ously marked  seeds.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

Connecticut  Field 

Also  known  as  “BIG  TOM.”  The  stand- 
ard pumpkin  grown  in  corn  fields  to  make 
a feeding  crop  for  cattle.  The  vines  are 
strong,  vigorous  and  wonderfully  prolific. 

Fruits  average  fifteen  to  twenty  inches 
in  diameter.  Smooth,  hard,  reddish 
orange  skin  with  rich  orange  yellow 
flesh.  Oz.,  10c. 

Kentucky  Field 

Of  large  size,  about  two  feet  in  diam- 
eter, round,  flattened,  hardy  and  produc- 
tive. A fine  sort  for  market  and  family 

use.  Great  for  stock  feed.  Price,  pre- 
paid: Ounce,  5c. 

Mammoth  Hundred  Weight 

A selected  strain  of  Potiron.  Seed  saved  only  from  select 
specimens.  This  is  the  pumpkin  to  plant  for  show  purposes, 
as  it  often  weighs  200  to  250  lbs.  The  flesh  is  fine  grained 
and  sweet  and  of  a bright  yellow  color.  A high  quality  table 
or  pie  pumpkin.  Hundred  Weight  invariably  wins  prizes  at 
fairs.  It  contains  comparatively  few  seeds,  and  the  price  is 
necessarily  high.  Pkt.,  10c ; oz.,  20c. 

Had  splendid  success  with  Isbell’s  Seeds.  My  exhibit  at 
the  Fair  was  awarded  “ First  Prize.”  Many  people  asked  mjt  j 
where  I got  sueh  good  seeds  and  I told  thems  from  Isbell’S- 
■■ — E,  G.  OTTING,  Le  Sueur,  Minn, 


Tennessee 

Sweet 

Potato. 


Tennessee  Sweet  Potato 


Excellent  sort  which  resembles  a Sweet 
Potato  in  flavor.  It  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  and  of 
superior  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

Winter  Luxury 

One  of  the  best  p_ie  pumpkins  in  exist- 
ence, and  its  winter-keeping  qualities  are 
almost  unequaled.  Is  slightly  oval  in 
shape  and  of  medium  size.  Evenly  and 
finely  netted  and  is  a yellowish  russet 
color.  A great  producer.  Flesh  deep 
golden  color,  sweet  and  tender.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Large  Cheese 

Large  size,  shape  flat  like  a cheese  box, 
very  productive.  Keeping  quality  excel- 
lent; extra  well  flavored;  sweet.  Good 
sort  for  pies  as  well  as  stock  feeding. 
Skin  buff  color;  flesh  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c. 

White  Cushaw 

Popular  old  variety.  Very  large,  often 
two  feet  long,  'crookneck  shape;  creamy- 
white  shell.  Flesh  yellow,  solid,  sweet; 
excellent  for  pies  and  also  used  for  stock 
feeding.  Pkt.,  10c ; oz.,  20c. 


Fruits  medium-sized,  pear-shaped.  Skin 
creamy-white;  flesh  light  yellow,  of  extra 
good  quality.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 


GENERAL  PERSHING’S  MESSAGE 
TO  FARMERS. 

“Food  is  of  vital  necessity  and  from  the  day  of  our 
entry  into  the  war,  America’s  army  of  food  producers 
have  rendered  invaluable  service  to  the  allied  cause 
by  supporting  the  soldiers  at  the  front,  through  their 
devoted  and  splendidly  successful  work  in  the  fields 
and  furrows  at  home,” 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  63 


EARLY  AND  LATE  RADISHES  CRISP  AND  SWEET 


White  Tip 
Early 

Scarlet  Turnip. 


Early  Scarlet  Turnip 

A round,  red  turnjp-shaped  rad- 
ish of  very  quick  growth.  A very 
early  variety,  deserving  general 
cultivation  on  account  of  its  rich 
color  and  crisp,  tender  flesh.  Very 
desirable  for  early  outdoor  plant- 
ing. By  mail,  postpaid:  Fkt.,  5c ; 

oz„  10c. 

White  Tipped  Early 
Scarlet  Turnip 

For  outdoor  sowing  this  is  the 
most  important  sort  on  the  market 
— thousands  of  pounds  being  an- 
nually used.  Our  stock  of  this  is 
the  best.  Handsome  bright  scar- 
let color  with  white  tip.  Its  fine 
appearance  attracts  customers,  and 
its  quality  always  pleases.  By 
mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Early  Round  Dark 
Red 

This  radish  is  a great  favorite 
with  market  gardeners  on  account 
of  its  size  and  attractive  appear- 
ance. Of  beautiful  dark  red  color 
and  one  of  the  sweetest,  most  ten- 
der and  crisp.  By  mail,  postpaid; 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Half  Long  Deep 
Scarlet 

The  roots  of  this  hardy  and  de- 
sirable variety  are  of  a very  bril- 
liant, deep  rich  red  color  and  half 
long  with  a somewhat  tapering 
point:  the  flesh  is  very  white, 

crisp  and  tender,  not  becoming 
pithy  until  quite  overgrown.  Very 
popular  in  many  sections,  especial- 
ly in  the  South  and  East.  By 
mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Crimson  Giant 

Also  called  Giant  Butter  Radish, 

This  is  a new  early  radish, 
double  the  size  of  any  of  the  early 
turnip-shaped  type,  and  equally 
suitable  for  forcing  or  for  early 
planting  out  of  doors.  It  is  a 
rapid  growing  sort,  developing 
roots  of  a beautiful  deep  crimson 
color,  which  vary  in  shape  from 
round  to  almost  oval,  and  often 
measure  6 inches  in  circumference. 
The  flesh  is  the  purest  white,  mild 
in  flavor,  firm  and  crisp.  We 
recommend  this  radish  very  high- 
ly for  market  as  well . as  for  home 
use.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c ; 

oz„  15c. 


CULTURE. — The  secret  in  growing  good  Radishes  consists  chiefly 
observance  on  the  part  of  the  grower  of  three  points.  First,  they 
be  grown  on  light,  quick  soil.  Second,  they  should  be  given  plenty 
water,  and  last,  but  by  no  means  least,  the  right  kind  of  seed  should  be 
sown.  For  first  crop  sow  as  early  in  spring  as  ground  can  be  worked,  and 
every  two  weeks  throughout  the  season,  for  succession.  A warm,  sandy 
loam,  made  rich  and  light  by  strong  manure  is  best.  Sow  in  drills  10  to 
12  inches  apart.  The  winter  varieties  should  be  sown  in  July  and  August. 
One  ounce  will  sow  100  feet  of  drill,  8 to  10  lbs.  per  acre. 

Use  “Carco”  to  destroy  the  radish  maggot  and  grow  nice  dean  radishes 
for  your  table. 

Isbell’s  Early  Bird 

Elegant  shape,  quick  maturity,  exquisite  quality  and  richest  color — all 
combined  in  Isbell’s  Early  Bird  Radish  make  it  the  most  profitable  variety 
on  the  Market.  See  illustration  and  further  description  on  Novelties  and 
Specialties  pages.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz„  20c. 

Isbell’s  Perfection  White  Tip 

The  Most  Attractive  Bunctiing  Radish  on  the  Market. 

The  best  strain  of  Scarlet  Turnip  White  Tip  Radish,  with 
the  white  tip  well  developed,  covering  the  lower  half  of  the 
radish.  Extra  early,  crisp  and  tender.  This  radish  is  a real 
table  dainty,  being  very  crisp  and  sweet.  It  combines  beautiful 
appearance  with  finest  quality,  appealing  at  once  to  the  eye 
as  well  as  palate.  Isbell’s  Perfection  White  Tip  Radish  is  a 
leading  market  sort,  many  growers  planting  several  hundred 
pounds  of  seed  each  season.  In  time  of  maturity  it  ranks  with  our  famous 
Early  Bird.  By  mail,  prepaid: 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

Improved  Scarlet  Globe 

For  forcing  and  for  garden  cul- 
ture. This  radish  has  a remarkable 
ability  to  bear  the  heat  necessary 
for  rapid  growth  without  becoming 
pithy  or  losing  flavor.  It  is  very 
early  and  surpassing  beauty  as  re- 
gards shape  and  color.  The  flesh 
is  crisp,  tender,  juicy  and  mild. 

The  color  is  a rich  scarlet.  lias 
a small  top  and  the  radishes' are 
surprisingly  uniform  in  shape  and 
size.  We  offer  only  the  most  care- 
fully grown  seed.  By  mail,  post- 
paid: Pkt.,  5c;  oz„  15c. 

French  Breakfast 

An  old  favorite  for  market  and 
home  garden;  just  right  for  a 
small,  crisp  table  radish.  Of  quick 
growth,  oblong  in  shape;  color  a 
beautiful  scarlet,  except  near  the 
tip  where  it  is  pure  white.  A 
splendid  variety  on  account  of  its 
excellent  quality  and  attractive 
color.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt., 

5c;  oz„,  15c. 


French 

Breakfast. 


Non  Plus  Ultra  or 
Fireball 

Splendid  forcing  radish.  The 
roots  are  small,  round  and 
deep,  rich  scarlet  in  color. 
They  make  a very  quick  growth 
and  are  ready  for  use  in  20 
to  25  days  after  sowing  of  seed. 
The  flesh  is  white,  crisp  and 
tender,  and  of  remarkably  fine 
quality.  A very  profitable  va- 
riety to  grow.  By  maiL  post- 
paid: Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

Cooper’s  Sparkler 

Quite  distinct  from  other 
white-tipped  varieties  in  that 
the  colors  are  so  much  more 
vivid  and  attractive.  The  up- 
per part  is  a rich  carmine  scar- 
let, with  a very  large  tip  of 
the  purest  white.  The  roots, 
even  when  fully  developed,  are 
solid,  crisp  and  sweet,  and  re- 
main fit  for  use  as  long  as  the 
coarser  kinds.  It  is  equally 
well  adapted  ■ for  forcing  in 
frames  or  growing  in  the  open 
ground.  By  mail,  postpaid: 
Pkt..  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

For  quantity  prices  see  pages 
124  to  127. 


Improved 

Scarlet 

Globe. 


64  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


RADISHES  NORTHERN  MICHIGAN  GROWN 


Radish  is  the  most  universally  grown  crop  in  the  home  garden.  Realizing  its 
great  importance  we  have  spent  a vast  amount  of  time  and  money  to  better  ex- 
isting strains  of  seed.  Now  the  leading  seedsmen  of  the  world  come  to  us  for 
Radish  Seed  of  the  strains  grown  on  our  Michigan  farms.  Our  stock  seeds  are 
French  grown  so  that  the  product  you  buy  combines  the  good  qualities  of  the 
foreign  types  with  the  superior  points  of  American  grown  seed  and  greater 
adaptability  to  varying  conditions. 

There  are  Radishes  for  every  purpose  and  every  locality. 

Long  White  Vienna 

(White  Lady  - 


most 

beautiful  in  shape,  and  both  skin  and 
and  flesh  are  pure  snow  white;  crisp, 
brittle  and  a rapid  grower.  Longer 
roots  than  Icicle  and  the  tops  are  also 
larger.  A splendid  sort  for  main  crop, 
either  for  home  or  for  market.  By 
mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

Cincinnati  Market 

The  Finest  Long  Red  Radish  in  Culti- 
vation, Either  for  Home  or  Market. 

This  superior  forcing  radish  was  bred 
up  by  the  Glass  Gardeners  near  Cincin- 
nati and  no  finer  radishes  go  into  any 
market. 

The  tops  are  so  small  that  the  rad- 
ishes may  stand  touching  one  another 
in  the  rows.  The  Cincinnati  Market 
Radish  grows  perfectly  straight  and 
smooth,  6 to  7 inches  in  length.  Skini 
scarlet  colored,  very  thin,  the  flesh 
g^crisp,  brittle  and  of  delightful  flavor. 
«A  Remains  a long 

time  in  perfect 

condition  for 
the  table. 

Our  Michigan 
grown  seed  is 
vastly  suporior 
lijjjy  to  o r d i n a r y 

■MSi^  stock.  By  mail, 

postpaid:  Pkt., 
- 5c ; oz.,  10c. 


An  Extra  Early,  Long  White  Radish. 

Long,  slender,  pure  white  roots,  and 
they  remain  mild  and  crisp  until  they 
grow  large;  they  mature  early,  and 
have  short  tops,  which  permits  close 
planting  and  forcing.  Regarded  by 
many  of  our  customers  as  the  finest 
radish  they  have  ever  grown.  Plant 
every  ten  days  for  succession.  Try  Icicle 
this  year — you  will  always  plant  it. 
By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

White  Strassburg 

Excellent  summer  radish,  popular 
with  gardeners.  Larger  and  thicker 
than  the  White  Vienna,  with  thick 
shoulder,  reaches  usable  size  quickly 
and  remains  in  good  condition  a long 
time.  This  radish  is  crisp,  tender  and 
delicious.  By  mail,  postpaid: 

Pkt.,  5c;oz.,  10c. 


-*®  T,HSIS 

Isbell’s  Fam-  jj 
ous  Icicle  Rad-^B 
ish.  -*-j 

Use  “Carco^’  1 
to  destroy  the 
radish  maggot  and 
grow  nice  clean 
radishes  to  eat. 

F o r quantity 
prices  of  radish 
and  all  other  veg- 
table  seeds  see 
pages  124  to  127. 


i T5ss  iw* 

Cincinnati  Market 
Radish.  The  finest 
long  red  radish 
in  existence. 


Isbell’s  Rosy  Gem 

One  of  the  earliest  radishes  grown. 

Very  handsome,  being  perfectly  globe- 
shaped.  In  color  it  is  a rich  deep 
scarlet  at  the  top,  beautifully  blended 
into  pure  white  at  the  bottom.  In 
quality  it  is  exceedingly  mild  and 
crisp.  Rosy  Gem  is  indeed  a gem  in 
earliness,  beauty  and  quality.  By 
mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Mixed  Radishes 

Radishes  of  all  colors — red,  pink  and  white,  round,  ob- 
long, half-long  and  long;  and  from  the  earliest  to  the 
very  latest  varieties.  Just  what  is  wanted  for  the  home 
garden  where  the  space  is  limited.  One  sowing  is  all 
that  is  required  for  the  whole  season.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


Chartier  or  Shepherd 

Good  for  main  crop  and  summer 
sowing,  stands  the  heat  well.  A very 
distinct,  exceedingly  handsome  and 
attractive  variety.  It  is  long,  smooth, 
beautiful  scarlet  rose  above  ground, 
shading  to  clear  waxy  white  at  the 
tip.  It  remains  crisp  and  tender  for 
a long  time.  The  largest  and  hand- 
somest summer  radish.  By  mail:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

Early  Scarlet  Olive  Shaped 

Also  called  “Red  Rocket.”  One  of  the  best  radishes  for 
market  and  home  use.  Is  planted  extensively  for  early 
market  in  many  sections  of  the  East  and  South.  Of  rapid 
growth,  as  early  as  the  round  sorts,  and  has  short  foliage, 
permitting  close  planting.  A bunch  of  these  radishes  are 
very  attractive;  they  are  of  bright  scarlet  color  and  ob- 
long in  shape.  Flesh  is  sweet  and  crisp,  very  pleasant  to 
the  taste.  Well  adapted  for  forcing  as  well  as  general 
use.  Pkt.,  5c ; oz.,  15c. 

Early  White  Olive  Shaped 

Also  called  Early  May  Radish.  ETxtra  early,  ready  for 
the  table  in  about  20  days  after  sowing,  it  being  the  earli- 
est white  radish  in  existence.  Of  beautiful  clear 
white  color  and  oblong  shape.  Small  tops,  allow- 


Isbell’s  Rosy  Gem. 


ATTENTION  MARKET  GAR- 
DENERS. 'We  aim  to  save  you 
money.  All  Market  Gardeners, 
Florists  and  large  institutions  who 
buy  seeds  in  quantity  should  have 
our  special  Market  Gardeners’ 
Price  List. 


FOR  THE  HOME  GARDEN  you  should  plant 
several  varieties — for  first  early,  Isbell’s  Fail 7 
Bird  and  Perfection  White  Tipped — with  the  Long 
Icicle  and  long  Scarlet  planted  at  the  same  time 
for  later  use.  White  Strassburg,  White  Turnip 
Shaped  and  Chartier  are  good  summer  sorts.  For 
late  fall  and  winter  use,  plant  Winter  Radishes 
in  July. 

Our  Early  Bird  has  found  immense  favor  with 
MARKET  GARDENERS  for  greenhouse  culture, 
also  outdoors  for  early  MARKET. 

Non  Plus  Ultra  and  Scarlet  Olive  are  good  forc- 
ing kinds  also. 


Early  Scarlet  Olive  Shaped. 


S.  JVL.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  65 


SUPERIOR  QUALITY  SEED  RADISHES 


Isbell’s  Crystal  Beauty 

Absolutely  the  Earliest  and  Quickest  Growing  Long  White  Radish 

In  Crystal  Beauty  we  have  as  near  “Perfection”  in  a 
long  white  radish  as  it  is  possible  to  attain.  In  any  mar- 
ket where  a long  white  radish  is  called  for,  this  variety 
will  prove  a great  money  maker  as  it  can  be  marketed  5 
to  10  days  earlier  than  any  other  long  variety.  It  is 
waxy  white  and  almost  transparent.  Skin  very  thin  and 
tender.  Grows  uniform  in  size  and  shape.  The  flesh  is 
very  firm  and  is  more  crisp  and  brittle  than  other  varieties.  After 
becoming  large  enough  for  the  table  they  remain  in  eatable  condition, 
etaining  their  delicate  flavor  an  unusually  long  time.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

Early  White  Turnip  Shaped 

white  turnip-shaped  radish  of  medium  size.  Has 
color  is  waxy  white  and  flavor  excellent,  always  mild 
'and  crisp.  It  is  a good  radish  for  forcing  and  grown  largely  for 
summer  use  in  the  home  garden  because  it  is  very  slow  to  go  to  seed 
and  remains  in  edible  condition  longer  than  any  other  early  radish. 
Plant  this  variety  in  your  garden  this  year  and  we  venture  to  say  you 
will  -want  them  again  every  season.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

Long  Scarlet  Short  Top 

The  old  standard  early  long  variety  for  market  and  home  garden. 
Roots  long,  growing  partly  above  ground,  straight,  smooth,  rich  scar- 
let color,  very  crisp  and  quick  grower;  grows  to  six  inches  in  length 
and  can  be  used  long  before  it  is  fully  grown.  Our  seed  is  especially 
selected  and  of  our  own  growing  here  in  Michigan.  By  mail,  post- 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

Winter  Radish. 

Plant  some  of 
the  winter  vari- 
eties this  year, 
you  will  surely 
like  them  and 
they  are  so  eas- 
ily grown. 


For  quan- 
tity prices  of 
Radish  and 
other  vege-i 
tobies  see 
pages  124  to 
127. 


Winter 


Sow  the  seed  the  later  part  of 
June,  up  to  August  1st.  Culture 
same  as  for  other  radishes.  Thin 
out  to  stand  1 to  6 inches  apart 
in  the  rows.  Can  be  kept  over 
winter  by  placing  in  box  of 
sand,  stored  in  cool  cellar. 

The  merits  of  Winter  Radishes 
are  little  appreciated,  probably 
because  they  are  seldom  grown 
and  few  people  have  knowledge 
of  their  worth.  These  grow  to 
large  size  and  keep  crisp  and 
solid  for  winter  and  spring  use. 
They  make  nice  salads  during 
the  winter  months,  also  used  for 
a boiled  dish.  Include  some  of 
these  in  your  order. 


CHINA  ROSE. — More  used  than  any  other  winter  Rad- 
ish. Grows  larger  than  the  Spanish  varieties.  Very  hand- 
some, of  medium  size,  rose  color.  Flesh  white  and  mild 
for  a winter  radish.  By  packing  these  in  sand,  crisp, 
fresh  radishes  may  be  had  all  winter.  Very  fine  cooked. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz..  15c. 

CELESTIAL  or  MAMMOTH  WHITE  CHINA.— The  fin-, 

est  of  all  large  winter  Radishes.  Very  large;  paper-white 
skin;  flesh  solid,  crisp  and  sweet  as  a turnip.  May  be  used 
in  all  stages  of  growth.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c, 


China  Rose  Radish. 


Winter  Radishes 

The  winter  varieties  of  rad- 
ishes do  not  grow  well  from 
spring-sown  seed,  and  even  if 
they  did,  would  become  too  old 
and  tough  before  winter,  hence 
the  first  sowings  should  not  be 
made  until  the  middle  of  .June. 
Sowings  for  succession,  especially 
of  the  Chinese  varieties,  may  be 
made  until  the  middle  of  August. 

LONG  BLACK  SPANISH.— Keeps  best 
and  longest  of  all  winter  radishes.  Skin 
coal-black;  flesh  white,  crisp  and  quite 
pungent.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

ROUND  BLACK  SPANISH.— Grown  for 
autumn  and  winter  use,  keeps  well. 
Matures  a little  earlier  than  the  Long 
Black.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 


Sakurajima 


The  Largest  Radish  in  the  World. 

This  is  an  introduction  from  Japan.  The  root  grows 
to  enormous  dimensions,  sometimes  over  three  feet  around 
and  2 feet  long,  yet  the  white  flesh  is  always  crisp  and 
tender,  can  be  eaten  like  other  radishes  or  cooked  like 
turnips,  of  delicate  taste.  Not  strong.  In  Japan  these 
radishes  take  the  place  of  potatoes.  Seed  should  be  sown 
in  May.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 


Isbell's 
SEEDS 

‘Gold  Standard’ 
cf  Values. 


Isbell’s 
SEEDS 
Eventually — 
Why  Not  Now 


66  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Yellow  Bush. 


Mammoth  White  Bush. 


Summer  Crookneck. 


THE  ISBELL  TRADE  MARK  is  a guarantee  to  you  of 
dependable  seeds — and  the  satisfaction  that  follows  the 
■ie»  of  srnnd  seeds. 


Isbell’s  Plymouth  Rock 

_The  Best  “All  Purpose’’  Squash  Grown. 

This  new  Squash  is  a heavy  yielder  and  the 
best  all-purpose  variety  ever  grown.  Can  be 
used  when  quite  young  and  will  keep  splen- 
didly for  a winter  squash.  The  color  is  gray- 
ish-green, shell  soft,  so  that  it  can  be  cut 
with  a knife.  It  grows  from  eighteen  to  thir- 
ty inches  long  and  six  to  nine  inches  in  di- 
ameter. It  is  very  prolific,  but  a shy  seeder.  Flesh  is  of 
high  color;  entirely  free  from  fibre  or  stringiness.  Cooks 
up  perfectly  smooth  and  is  of  most  delicious  flavor.  For 
illustration  see  Novelties  and  Specialties  pages.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Mammoth  White  Bush 

A favorite  summer  squash.  An  improved  variety  of  the 
well-known  White  Bush  Squash,  producing  fruits  12  to 
15  inches  across,  of  uniform  shape,  flattened  and  scal- 
loped, of  beautiful  white  color.  Very  early  and  prolific. 

Pkt.,  5c; 

Mammoth  Yellow  Bush 

Golden  Custard. — This  is  a new  rich  golden-yellow, 
scalloped  bush  summer  squash,  grows  large,  is  not  ex- 
celled in  quality  and  is  very  productive.  In  shape  and 
size  similar  to  the  White  Bush.  Pkt.,  5c; 

Giant  Summer  Crookneck 

A great  improvement  of  the  popular  Yellow  Crookneck. 
Bigger,  more  uniform,  with  heavily  warted  shell  and  deep 
golden-yellow  flesh.  Surpasses  other  Summer  Squash  and 
approaches  winter  varieties  in  flavor.  A favorite  with 
market  gardeners  because  of  its  beautiful  appearance, 
ready  sale  and  profit  producing  qualities.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Boston  Marrow 


Popular  squash  for  autumn  and  winter  use.  Has  a 
thin  shell  of  bright  orange  color  and  yellow  flesh  that  is 
rich  and  sweet.  Excellent  for  pies;  extensively  grown  for 
canning  purposes.  In  form  and  size  similar  to  Hubbard; 
a heavy  yielder.  One  of  the  best  squashes  for  canning 
and  pies.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


Isbell’s  Improved  Hubbard 

THE  ACKNOWLEDGED  STANDARD  FOR  QUALITY. 

Isbell’s  Improved  Hubbard  Squash  repre- 
sents the  most  perfect  type  of  this  justly 
famous  variety,  and  in  addition  our  strain  is 
so  early  that  we  grow  our  seed  in  Michigan. 

This  is  an  extremely  valuable  characteristic 
because  this  otherwise  universally  popular 
sort  sometimes  fails  to  ripen,  even  as  far 
South  as  Central  Ohio,  unless  planted  very  early.  Fruits; 
large,  moderately  warted;  shell  dark  bronze-green.  The 
flesh  is  always  of  a rich,  golden-yellow  color,  very  fine 
grained,  solid  and  sweet.  The  shell  is  very  hard  and 
protects  the  flesh  from  bruising,  etc.,  so  that  no  sort  can 
surpass  the  Hubbard  as  a winter  keeper.  In  addition  to 
its  earliness  our  strain  is  particularly  selected  for  its 
rich  color  of  flesh.  Remember  our  seed  of  Hubbard 
Squash  was  grown  in  Michigan.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Chicago  Warted  Hubbard 

EXCELLENT  WINTER  SORT. 

A new  type  of  Hubbard  produced  by  careful  selection 
of  the  large,  dark  green,  warted  specimens  always  seen 
in  good  stocks  of  it.  It  has  been  bred  to  this  type  until 
it  is  so  fixed  that  nearly  all  have  very  hard,  warty  shells; 
are  large,  and  of  very  best  quality.  Popular  with  mar- 
ket men.  Our  Michigan  grown  seed  will  mature  earlier 
crops  than  seed  from  other  sections.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Pike’s  Peak  or  Sibley 

One  of  the  sweetest,  driest  and  best  of  all  late  squashes. 
The  form  is  entirely  distinct,  being  pear-shaped.  The 
shell  is  hard  and  of  a pale  green  color;  the  flesh  thick, 
fine-grained,  of  a rich,  delicate  flavor  and  brilliant  orange 
color.  Considered  by  many  to  be  superior  in  flavor  and 
keeping  qualities  to  the  Hubbard  squash.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Isbell’s  Table  Queen 

New  variety  of  superior  quality  for  pies,  because  of 
its  sweetness  and  rich  flavor.  Fruits  are  six  to  eight 
inches  long  and  four  to  six  inches  in  diameter;  color 
dark  green.  Shell  hard  and  smooth.  Keeps  longest  of 
all  squashes.  See  illustration  on  page  11.  Pkt.,  10c. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


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FOR  SUMMER  SQUASH  FOR  WINTER 


Squashes  should  not  be  planted  until  danger  of  frost 
is  past,  but  plant  winter  kinds  as  soon  as  safe  in  order 
that  they  may  mature.  Plant  in  hills  5 feet  apart  for 
bush  varieties,  and  6 to  8 feet  for  running  varieties, 
putting  6 to  8 seeds  to  the  hill,  finally  leaving  but  3 
plants.  One  ounce  of  the  bush  varieties  for  40  hills,  or 
of  the  larger-seeded  kinds,  15  hills;  2 or  3 pounds  of  the 
bush  and  3 or  4 pounds  of  the  large-seeded  for  an  acre. 

Isbell’s  Golden  Hubbard 

The  best  winter  Squash  for  the  private  or 
home  garden;  the  fruits  are  of  the  same 
shape  as  Green  Hubbard,  and  warted,  but 
average  smaller  in  size.  They  are  earlier  in 
season  but  keep  in  fine  condition  through 
the  winter.  The  skin  is  bright  deep  orange 
yellow,  very  attractive  in  appearance.  Flesh 
is  deep  golden  yellow,  fine  grained,  cooks  very  dry  and 
has  rich  flavor.  Yields  extra  heavy,  even  on  lighter 
soils.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Fordhook 


Delicious 

Isbell’s  Delicious  Squash  is  particularly  excellent  in 
table  quality  and  is  by  some  preferred  even  to  the  Hub- 
bard. Is  a very  early  winter  variety  of  medium  size,  top- 
shaped in  form  and  dark  green;  shell  moderately  hard 
but  very  thin;  flesh  thick;  fine  grained  and  bright  yel- 
low in  color.  Even  when  immature  this  squash  is  in 
condition  for  use  and  is  of  very 
fine  flavor.  This  variety  has  re- 
ceived special  care  ou  our  trial 
grounds  for  many  years  until  we 
have  a really  improved  strain. 

Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

Mammoth  Chili 

The  outer  skin  of  this  great 
squash  is  a rich  orange  yellow. 

The  flesh  is  yellow  and  very 
thick,  and  the  quality  is  good 
and  nutritious.  It  is  of  the 
highest  value  as  a stock  food, 
far  exceeding  ordinary  pumpkins 
in  this  respect.  It  is  a prolific 
variety,  and  good  winter  keeper. 

Has  reached  the  great  weight  of 
292  pounds.  A great  squash  to 
grow  for  exhibition  at  the  fairs. 

The  enormous  tonnage  per  acre 
that  this  squash  will  produce 
makes  it  a profitable  variety  to 
grow  for  stock  feed.  Pkt.,  10c. 


We  have  specialized  for  40 
years  in  developing  the  best 
strains  of  seeds  to  meet  the 
needs  of  our  customers,  and  to 
give  them  the  best  that  money 
can  buy.  We  can  please  you. 


The  flesh  of  this  squash  is  very  dry  and  sweet.  Excel- 
lent for  summer  and  winter.  It  is  one  of  the  earliest  of 
the  winter  varieties,  and  if  stored  in  a cool,  dry  place, 
will  keep  quite  well.  The  skin  is  so  thin  that  it  need 
not  be  removed  for  cooking.  Fruits  small,  oblong,  8 to 
10  inches  in  length,  slightly  ridged;  skin  smooth,  thin,  of 
light  yellow  color.  Flesh  very  thick.  This  squash  is 
easily  grown  on  all  soils,  and  is  very  productive.  Pkt.,  5c. 

Cocozelle  Bush 

Also  called  Italian  Vegetable 
Marrow.  A summer  squash  of 
compact  bush  form.  The  fruits 
are  oblong,  twelve  inches  or  more 
in  length  and  four  to  five  inches 
in  diameter.  Skin  dark  green 
with  stripes  of  a ' still  darker 
shade,  and  marbled  with  yellow. 
Should  be  eaten  when  half  grown 
at  which  time  the  flesh  is  very 
tender  and  may  be  cooked  like 
other  squash  or  fried  ltke  egg- 
plant. Enables  you  to  have 
squash  on  your  table  before 
other  varieties  are  ready.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  20c, 

Marblehead 

In  this  Squash  the  combina- 
tion of  sweetness,  dryness  and 
delicious  flavor  is  something  real- 
ly remarkable.  Its  outer  color  is 
very  light  blue-gray;  shape  oval, 
resembling  Hubbard.  Very  pro- 
lific. A great  favorite  where 
known.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Plant  Isbell’s  Seeds.  As  they 
‘grow — their  fame  grows. 


Fordhook  Squash. 

An  Excellent  Variety  for  Pies. 


Spinach 

• ^ULTCRE. — Should  be  planted  in  very  rich  ground,  the 
richer  the  better.  Sow  in  drills  one  foot  apart,  and  begin 
thinning  out  the  plants  when  the  leaves  are  an  inch  wide. 
All  should  be  cut  before  the  hot  weather,  or  they  will  be 
tough  and  stringy.  For  succession  sow  every  two  weeks  , 
until  July. 

BLOOMSDALE  SAVOY  LEAVED. — The  earliest  vari- 
ety and  one  of  the  best  to  plant  in  autumn  for  early 
spring  use.  Plant  of  upright  growth,  with  narrow, 
pointed  leaves  which  are  curled  like  those  of  the  Savoy 
Cabbage.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

VICTORIA. — Noted  for  its  dark  green  leaves.  It  will 
out-yield  every  other  variety  and  at  the  same  time  stand 
longer  without  going  to  seed — very  desirable  for  market 
or  private  garden.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

LONG  STANDING. — Large  leaves,  thick  and  crimped. 
One  of  the  best  varieties  for  either  autumn  or  spring 
sowing.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

GIANT  FLANDERS. — Excellent,  very  productive  va- 
riety, of  larger  size  than  preceding  sorts,  with  broad 
leaves.  Suitable  for  early  and  late  plantings.  A prof- 
itable market  sort.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

PRICKLY  WINTER. — Very  hardy  withstanding  severe 
weather  with  only  a slight  protection  of  leaves  or  straw. 
The  seed  is  prickly,  leaves  triangular,  oblong  or  arrow 
shaped.  It  is  used  much  for  spring  and  fall  sowing. 
Pkt..  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

NEW  ZEALAND. — The  stems  and  leaves  are  soft, 
thick,  fleshy  and  crystalline  in  appearance.  When  start- 
ed early  in  spring,  the  plants  will  resist  heat  and  make 
strong  growth  during  the  summer.  Available  for  use 
during  the  hottest  months  of  midsummer,  when  ordinary 
spinach  is  not  to  be  had.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Salsify— See  Page  37 


Spinach 

For  early  spring  use,  sow  early  in  autumn  and  pro- 
tect the  plants  with  a light  covering  of  leaves  or  straw. 
South  of  Cincinnati  Spinach  can  be  grown  without  cover- 
ing. 1 ounce  of  seed  to  50  feet  of  drill,  10  to  20  lbs.  per 
acre  in  drills. 


Victoria  Spinach, 


68  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


TOMATOES 


ISBELL’S  EARLY  STRAINS 


Bonny  Best. 

Bonny  Best 

Splendid  Barge  Second  Early  Red 
Tomato.  Our  “Bonny  Best  Early” 
Tomato  for  a number  of  years  has 
been  carefully  re-selected  for  ear- 
liness, solidity  of  fruit,  smoothness 
and  evenness  in  ripening  up  to  the 
stem.  It  is  a vigorous  grower, 
quite  prolific  and  with  splendid 
foliage  for  protecting  fruit  from 
the  hot  sun.  Color  is  intense  scar- 
let. Shape  is  perfect  and  remarkably 
uniform  in  size.  The  Bonny  Best  To- 
mato is  so  smooth  and  attractive  in  col- 
or that  it  sells  at  top  prices  on  the  mar- 
ket, We  recommend  Bonny  Best  for 
home  gardens  also.  By  mail,  postpaid: 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c. 


We  Grow  Tomatoes  for  Seed  Only 

The  ideal  soil  and  climate  of  Michigan  together  with  our  wide  ex- 
perience in  growing  tomatoes,  has  lead  us  to  make  a great  specialty 
of  this  vegetable.  Every  season  sees  a big  increase  in  the  demand 
for  our  Tomato  Seed,  and  our  reputation  is  now  national.  Climatic 
conditions  here  are  conducive  to  freedom  from  disease,  to  the  produc- 
tion of  fruit  instead  of  vine,  and  to  early  maturity.  Our  strains  keep 
these  tendencies  when  planted  elsewhere  to  a marked  degree.  WE 
ONLY  ASK  A TRIAE  TO  PROVE  IT. 

You  will  be  fully  repaid  and  more  if  you  grow  even  a few  tomatoes 
in  your  garden.  You  get  from  them  the  best  and  healthiest  warm 
weather  foods,  either  eaten  raw,  in  salads,  or  cooked.  Further,  a 
couple  dozen  jars  of  canned  tomatoes  come  in  just  right  during  the 
winter. 

FOR  THE  HOME  GARDEN — Earlibell,  earliest  red;  and  Alpha 
Pink,  the  first  early  .pink  variety;  are  best.  The  Colossal  cannot  be 
excelled  as  a main  crop.  Dwarf  Stone  and  Dwarf  Champion  for  the 
small  garden,  as  the  plants  take  up  so  little  room. 

THE  MARKET  GARDENER  needs  the  earliest  varieties — Alpha 
Pink  and  Earlibell,  with  Earliana  a standard  early.  For  later,  grow 
the  Beauty,  Early  Detroit  and  Stone.  Globe  and  Detroit  are  grown 
largely  in  the  South  FOR  SHIPPING. 

FOR  CANNING  we  recommend  Michigan  Red  Wonder,  New  Stone, 
Red  Rock  and  Matchless. 

ISBELL’S  NEW  EARLIBELL 

This  Tomato  has  proved  to  be  earlier  than  Spark’s  Ear- 
liana  or  any  other  Tomato. 

Earlibell  is  the  earliest  tomato  in  cultivation,  it  also 
is  the  heaviest  yielder  of  the  extra  early  sorts.  Fruits 
are  of  good  size,  very  smooth,  deep  glossy  scarlet. 

For  illustration  and  complete  descrip- 
’ “ — page  10  this  catalog.  By  mail, 

postpaid:  Pkt.,  15e;  % oz.,  30c;  oz.,  50c. 

Earliana 

A VERY  POPULAR  EXTRA 
EARLY  RED. 

Also  Known  as  Sparks’  Earliana. 

Our  strain  of  this  popular  vari- 
ety shows  few,  if  any,  of  the  rough 
fruits  found  in  numerous  quantity 
in  other  early  sorts.  Plants  are  of 
compact  growth  with  stout-jointed 
branches.  Yields  well  and  the 
fruit  is  solid  and  of  fine  quality; 
bright  red  in  color,  of  good  size. 
By  mail:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

Mr.  J.  Bell,  of  Mich.,  writes: 

‘‘The  Earlibell  Tomatoes  that  I 
raised  last  year  were  the  talk  of  the 
country.  I had  one  cluster  with  23 
good  sized  tomatoes,  and  one  with  25, 
and  they  all  ripened  about  the  same 
time.  Your  seeds  are  all  you  claim/* 


Livingston’s  Globe, 


Livingston’s  Globe 


The  Globe  Tomato  is  an  Extra  Good  All-Round  Sort,  of  a 
Distinct  Shape.  In  time  of  ripening  belongs  among  the  second 
earlies.  The  fruits  are  fairly  large,  and  size  is  retained 
throughout  the  season;  always  smooth;  of  firm  flesh,  and  has 
few  seeds;  ripens  evenly.  An  exceedingly  productive  variety. 
Unexcelled  for  main  crop.  In  quality  there  is  nothing  more 
to  be  desired,  being  mild,  pleasant  and  of  delicious  flavor;  un- 
surpassed for  slicing  or  to  eat  from  the  hand.  Globe  is  the 
leader  in  the  Southern  gardens  for  shipping  North-  Our 
strain  of  Globe  produces  extra  deep  and  heavy  fruits.  By 
mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c. 

Improved  Dwarf  Champion 

In  the  Improved  Dwarf  Champion  Tomato  we 
have  largely  eliminated  the  two  principal  objec- 
tions to  the  original  strain — that  of  small-sized 
fruits  and  short  season  of  bearing. 

This  popular  dwarf  tomato  probably 
more  good  qualities  than  any  other  upright  vari 
ety.  It  is  dwarf  in  habit,  making  compact,  stiff 
upright  plants,  which  carry  the  fruit  well  above  the  ground 
It  is  quite  early,  fruit  medium  large,  color  purplish-pink 
and  always  round  and  smooth.  Plants  may  be  set  as  close  a: 
30  inches  apart.  Specially  well  suited  for  the  small  garden 
By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt;,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

Isbell’s  Michigan  Red  Wonder 

The  sensational  new  second  early  tomato  offered  for  the 
first  time  this  season.  See  Novelties — Page  10. 


Dwarf 

Champion. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


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PURE  BRED  SELECTED  STOCKS 


TOMATOES 


NORTHERN  GROWN— HARDY— FREE  FROM  HEIGHT. 

CHET U RE. — Sow  the  seed  in  March  and  April  in  the  hotbed,  or  in  pots 
in  a sunny  exposure  in  the  house.  If  it  is  desired  to  make  very  stocky 
plants  they  may  be  transplanted  when  about  two  or  three  inches  high. 
When  five  or  six  inches  high,  if  the  ground  has  become  warm, 
transplant  to  the  open  ground,  on  a rainy  or  cloudy  day,  if  pos- 
sible; if  not,  the  young  plants  should  be  liberally  watered  and 
shaded  from  the  hot  sun.  If  it  is  desirable  to  have  the  fruit 
ripen  as  early  as  possible,  in  preference  to  a heavy  crop, 
select  rather  light,  poor  soil  and  a sunny  location.  Set 
the  plants  four  feet  apart  each  way,  upon  mounds  of  earth, 
to  allow  the  foliage  to  open  and  let  the  sun  in  among  the 
fruit.  A cheap  trellis,  made  by  driving  three  stakes 
around  the  plants  and  encircling  them  with  three  or  four 
barrel  hoops,  is  a very  nice  support  for  them. 

Chalk’s  Early  Jewel 

A POPULAR  SECOND  EARLY  BRIGHT  RED  TOMATO. 

Within  two  weeks  as  early  as  the  famous  Earliana,  it 
is  even  a heavier  cropper,  with  Tomatoes  of  a larger  size 
and  sweeter  flavor,  while  its  more  robust  growth  makes 
it  a sure  cropper.  Large,  handsome  fruits,  very  solid, 
deep  through.  Ripening  right  up  to  the  stem  without 
any  cracks  or  green  core.  Flesh  thick,  solid,  with  com- 
paratively few  seeds  and  of  sweet  flavor;  skin  thin,  but 
strong  enough  to  make  it  a good  shipper.  First  class 
for  home  garden.  By  mail,  postpaid:  PKt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

John  Baer 

Color  is  deep  glossy  red — size  and  shape  quite  similar  to  ETar- 
Jiana,  but  with  more  solid  flesh  and  fewer  seeds.  One  of  the 
earliest  tomatoes,  and  produces  the  most  perfect  high  crown, 
tomato  ever  grown.  Ripens  evenly  right  up  to  the  stem  and  will 
not  burst  when  dead  ripe.  It  is  a strong  grower  with  just 
enough  foliage  to  handle  its  immense  load  of  fruit.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  35c. 


Chalk’s 

Early 

Jewel. 


Early  Detroit 

Very  productive,  early  purplish-pink 
sort,  uniform  In  size  of  fruit,  free  from 
cracks,  and  does  not  blight  easily. 
Fruit  large  and  smooth.  Vines  vigor- 
ous and  quite  productive.  Quality  ex- 
cellent. A very  good  shipper.  Of  spe- 
cial value  to  the  Southern  planter,  as 
the  plants  withstand  drought  well  and 
the  fruits  do  not  crack  under  the  hot 
sun.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

Red  Rock 

This  js  one  of  the  finest  large,  red 
Tomatoes  ever  introduced.  It  ranks 
among  the  later  varieties,  requiring 
about  110  days  from  seed-sowing  to 
ripe  fruit.  It  is  very  solid  and  smooth 
and  of  a very  fine  red  color.  Superior 
in  texture  and  flavor.  It  is  a heavy 
producer  and  excellent  shipper.  Rec- 
ommended to  truckers  and  growers  for 
canning  factories.  It  has  a very  strong, 
vigorous  vine,  protecting  the  fruits 
from  sunscald.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 


John  Baer. 


Early  Acme 

Fine  for  early  market.  Well  known 
and  generally  cultivated,  both  for  early 
and  main  crops.  Plants  are  of  strong 
and  vigorous  growth,  very  productive, 
the  fruit  of  medium  size,  perfect  form, 
round,  slightly  depressed  at  the  ends 
and  very  smooth,  color  a glossy  red 
with  purplish  tinge;  ripens  all  over  and 
through  at  the  same  time.  ^Ripens 
soon  after  Bonny  Best.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
25c. 

Enormous 

Also  called  Crimson  Cushion  or 
Beefsteak. 

The  fruit  grows  very  large  and  very 
smooth,  with  solid  meat  and  few  seeds. 
It  is  oval  in  shape,  rather  than  round 
like  “Stone.”  It  is  very  solid  and  keeps 
well  on  the  vines  after  ripening;  has 
rather  few  seeds  and  ripens  all  over 
and  through  at  one  time.  The  color  is  a 
clear,  deep  red,  without  purple  tint  or 
shading. Pkt.,  10c;  V2  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  45c. 


Extra  Select  Beauty 

A decided  favorite  for  either  homo 
market  or  shipping  purposes,  being 
early,  hardy,  a strong  grower  and 
great  yielder;  fruit  large,  always 
smooth,  perfect  in  shape  and  excel- 
lent in  quality.  The  color  is  glossy 
crimson  purple.  Grows  in  clusters 
of  4 to  6 large  fruits,  retaining  its  large  size 
late  in  the  season.  It  is  entirely  free  from 
ribbed  and  elongated  fruit;  very  firm  fleshed, 
has  a tough  skin,  and  but  few  seeds.  It  sel- 
dom rots  or  cracks  after  a rain,  like  many  of 
the  tender-skinned  sorts.  Can  be  picked  quite 
green,  will  look  well,  ripen  nicely  and  keep 
perfect  for  a week  after  it  is  ripe.  Planted 
largely  by  marketmen  and  long-distance  ship- 
pers everywhere. 

Because  this  variety  is  so  largely  used  by  gar- 
deners we  have  given  it  a great  deal  of  atten- 
tion in  growing  so  that  the  seed  we  offer  is  un- 
excelled. Pkt.,  10c ; oz.,  30c. 


Isbell’s  Colossal  is  a grand  tomato,  very  meaty 
and  seeds  very  few.  Some  weighed  2*4  pounds. 
From  20  plants  Stone  Tomato  picked  4 "wash  tubs 
■full  of  green  tomatoes  on  Sept.  23rd,  besides  ripe 
ones  for  last  2 months. — WARREN  H.  HART, 
Bennington,  Vt. 

In  my  25  years  of  gardening  I never  had  such 
grand  results  as  with  Isbell’s  Seeds.  I had  some 
Isbell’s  Giant  Dwarf  Tomatoes,  ever  so  grand,  and 
the  cry  was:  ‘Where  did  you  get  the  seed ?” — 
F.  I.  SUMNER,  Norwich,  N.  Y. 


70  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Isbell’s 

New 

Alpha 

Pink 

Tomato, 

the 

Earliest 

Pink 

Variety 

in 

Cultiva- 

tion. 


Small  Fruited 
Tomatoes 

Largely  used  for 
making  fancj* 
pickles,  preserves, 
canning,  eta 

These  varieties 
are  so  easily  grown 
and  yield  wonder- 
fully well.  Do  not 
fail  to  plant  one 
or  more  kinds  this 

IfVwithoitThem.  Bed  Cherry,  Yellow  Cherry  Bed 
Pear  Yellow  Pear,  Bed  Peach,  Bed  Plum,  Yellow  Plum, 
Gohflen  Husk  or  Ground  Cherry.  Price  of  ^ " 
eight  varieties,  pkt.,  oc;  % oz.,  ~0c,  oz.,  d5c,  f>repa  . 

SPECIAL:  One  packet  each  of  these  eight  Tomatoes 

for  25c,  postpaid. 

Isbell’s  Improved  Ponderosa 

A Great  Favorite  for  the  Home  Garden. 

This  variety  as  grown  by  us  is 3^°  his' 
of  immense  size,  very  meaty,  solid  and  lus 
cious.  For  family  gar- 
dens it  iis  deserving 
of  universal  use.  Un- 
surpassed in  size  and 
of  fine  quality  for 
slicing.  The  vines 
- are-  of  strong  growth, 
he  deep  purple  fruits  are  ob- 
ing  in  form  and  very  fleshy 
with  small  seed  cells;  of  extra 
sweet  flavor.  We  offer  a selected 
strain  of  our  own  growing.  Pkt., 

10c;  % oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c. 

Isbell’s  New  Colossal 

The  Largest  Red  Tomato  Known. 

For  illustration,  and  full  descrip- 
tion see  page  10.  Pkt.,  20c. 

Isbell’s  Golden  Colossal 

The  Largest  Yellow  Tomato  in 
Cnitivation. 

For  description  see  Novelty 

Pages.  Pkt.,  20c. 


Isbell’s  New  Alpha  Pink  Tomato 

THE  EARLIEST  PINK  TOMATO  IN  CULTIVATION. 

The  gardener  who  has  a demand  for  pink  tomatoes,  will  find  Alpha 
Pink  just  what  he  has  been  looking  for.  In  addition  to  its  extreme 
eafliness,  it  is  much  superior  to  Earliana  in  table  quality,  in  handsome 
shape  and  attractiveness.  The  plants  are  of  such  vigorous  growth 
that  the  finest  fruits  are  produced,  both  extra  early  and  until  frost. 

The  fruits  set  in  generous  clusters  and  each  is  of  grand  flavor.  Prices, 
by  mail:  Pkt.,  10c;  y2  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c. 

Greater  Baltimore 

Splendid  second  early  and  main  crop  variety,  producing  large  bright  red  tomatoes 
in  clusters  at  every  second  joint.  The  vines  are  vigorous,  compact  and  healthy 
growers;  a heavy  cropper  of  large,  smooth,  well-formed  tomatoes;  deep  from  stem 
to  blossom  end.  Very  firm  and  meaty.  Free  from  ridges,  cracks  and  blight.  For 
canning  or  the  home  garden  it  is  very  satisfactory.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

June  Pink 

This  is  a pink  “Earliana,”  resembling  that  variety  in  every  way  except  the  color, 
which  is  pink.  The  fruits  grow  in  clusters,  and  begin  to  mature  very  early,  measure 
3 inches  in  diameter  and  are  of  excellent  quality.  It  bears  for  a long  season. 

Pkt,,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 

Mikado  or  Turner’s  Hybrid 

An  old  well  known  variety  of  the  “potato-leaved”  class.  Ripens  medium 
large,  solid  fruits  of  purple  color.  Plant  is  of  robust 
dark  green  foliage.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

Isbell’s  New  Big  Dwarf 

Gives  you  the  advantage  of  the  largest  fruits 
on  dwarf,  erect  vines,  which  require  little  space. 

Isbell’s  New  Big  Dwarf  is  so 
distinct  and  so  meritorious  that 
we  are  proud  to  offer  it  to  tomato 
lovers  of  America  and  the  world. 

This  Big  Fruited  but  erect- 
growing  variety  is  one 
of  the  most  important 
advances  made  in  Tomatoes  espe- 
cially adapted  to  home  gardens. 
The  original  plant  was  discovered 
in  a large  field  of  Ponderosa.  Those 
who  have  in  the  past  grown  Pon- 
derosa- with  its  sprawling  habit  of 
vine  may  now  have  the  same  quality 
of  fruit  on  strong, 
erect  vines,  re- 
quiring only  one- 
fourth  the  space. 
The  main  stem  or 
stalk  grows  about 
20  to  24  inches 
high  and  is  very 
stiffly  erect.  The 
fruits  are  immense 
making  Big  Dwarf 
by  far  the  largest 
fruited  erect-grow- 
ing sort  in  culti- 
vation. Pkt.,  lOct? 
% oz.,  30c ; oz.,  50c, 

For  quantity 
prices  of  Tomato 
and  all  other  Vege- 
table Seeds  please 
refer  toi  pages  124 
to  127. 


Isbell’s  Improved  Ponderosa. 


s.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH.  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds  71 


New  Stone 


Matchless 


THE  GENUINE  LIVINGSTONE  STRAIN— KNOWN  AS 
THE  “KING  OF  THE  REDS.” 

This  is  the  most  popular  main  crop  variety  in  cultivation 
and  there  is  probably  more  seed  sold  of  this  sort  than  all 
others  combined.  Under  the  Ideal  Tomato  Conditions  of 
Michigan  we  have  brought  this  tomato  to  a very  high 
state  of  perfection,  so  that  our  seed  is  not  surpassed  in 
Quality  by  any  stock 
offered.  This  variety 
has  obtained  immense 
popularity  with  mar- 
ket gardeners.  South- 
ern growers,  canners 
and  home  growers 
everywhere.  Its  solid- 
ity and  carrying  qual- 
ities are  remarkable. 

Its  color  is  a desirable 
red.  Its  shape  is  per- 
fectly smooth.  Post- 
paid: Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 

25c. 


A MOST  DEPENDABLE  SECOND  EARLY  TOMATO. 

One  of  the  old  standard  sorts  that  is  still  in  great  de- 
mand by  canners  and  for  the  home  garden,  on  account  of 
its  desirable  qualities.  Many  market  gardeners  also  de- 
pend on  “Matchless”  for  main  crop.  Fruit  large,  bright 
cardinal  red,  very  solid  and  meaty,  containing  compara- 
tively few  seeds.  The  flavor  is  excellent  and  it  is  a splen- 
did keeper.  The  solid, 
well  shaped  fruits  are 
produced  on  strong 
vines  which  incline  to 
overbear.  Post-paid: 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz..  20c. 

Golden  Queen 

Handsome  fruit  of 
good  size  and  very 
smooth,  solid  and 
meaty,  mild  in  flavor. 
Color  is  a bright  yel- 
low, making  a decid- 
edly attractive  dish 
when  served  together 
■with  *red  fruited  to- 
matoes. Ripens  me- 
dium early  and  is  a 
prolific  bearer.  The 
finest  yellow  tomato) 
for  every  purpose; 
plant  for  home  usei 
and  exhibition  at  your 
county  fair,  Pkt.,  10c. 


" Your  strain  of  the 
Stone  is  the  best  I have 
found.  Every  tomato 
runs  very  deep  and 
smooth.  Every  one  in 
my  patch  vuas  almost  a 
perfect  specimen.” — R. 

E.  C.,  Grand  Rapids, 

Mich.  Matchless — A Dependable  Sort. 


strong  IsbelEs  Vegetable  Plants  HARDY 

Will  Help  You  to  Early  Market  Prices— They  Are  Grown  Right  From  Selected  Seed 

CABBAGE — Early  varieties — Ready  about  April  10th: 
Jersey  Wakefield,  Charleston  Wakefield,  Winningstadt,  All 
Head  Early,  Copenhagen  Market,  Glory  of  Enkhuizen. 

Price,  doz..  30c;  100  for  $1.50,  postpaid;  $11.50  per  1,000, 
not  prepaid.  Isbell’s  Superb,  doz.,  40c;  100 
for  $1.75,  postpaid:  $14.00  per  1,000,  not  pre- 
paid. 


You  will  have  plants  maturing  early,  and  few  disap- 
pointments from  plants  dying  on  being  set  out,  or  nipped 
by  frost.  The  treatment  they  receive  at  our  greenhouses 
so  hardens  the  plants  that  they  will  stand  cold.  Experi- 
ence has  taught  us  just  how  to  transplant 
to  develop  the  big  bunches  of  fibrous  roots. 

Many  of  our  customers  have  inquired  the 
past  few  years  for  vegetable  plants  of  our 
own  raising  and  grown  from  our  own  par- 
ticular strains  of  seed.  We  have  decided  to 
list  a few  of  the  most  sought  for  varieties 
this  year.  As  the  supply  will  be  limited,  only 
early  orders  can  be  taken  care  of.  It  takes 
time  and  care  to  develop  good  strong  plants. 


Shipments  will  be  made  on  orders  as 
soon  as  the  plants  are  ready.  Dates  given 
are  approximately  right.  Prices  on  dozen 
and  hundred  lots  include  carrying  charg- 
es, either  by  parcel  post  or  express. 
Prices  on  1,000  lots  do  not  include  trans- 
portation charges  and  are  sent  at  cus- 
tomers’ expense. 


TOMATOES — Early  and  Medium  Sorts — 

Ready  May  10th:  Late  kinds.  May  20th: 

Prices:  Alpha  Pink,  Earlibell,  and  Michi- 
gan Red  Wonder:  doz..  40c;  100  for  $2.00, 
postpaid;  $16.50  per  1,000,  not  prepaid.  Is- 
bell’s Colossal,  doz.,  50c;  100  for  $2.50,  post- 
paid; $20.00  per  1,000,  not  prepaid.  Chalk’s 
Jewel,  Bonny  Best,  Earliana,  Perfection, 
Stone,  Beauty,  Globe,  Ponderosa,  Dwarf 
Stone,  Dwarf  Champion  and  Yellow  Pear. 
Doz.,  35c;  100  for  $1.75,  postpaid;  $15.00  per 
1,000,  not  prepaid. 


Late  Varieties — Ready  in  May,  June  and 
July:  Houser,  Jackson  Winter,  Danish  Ball 

Head.  Premium  Flat  Dutch.  Doz.,  25c;  100 
for  $1.35,  postpaid;  $8.00  per  1,000,  not  pre- 
paid. 

RED  CABBAGE — Danish  Stonehead.  Doz., 
25c;  100  for  $1.50,  postpaid. 

CELERY  — Early  Transplanted  — Ready 
April  15th.  Golden  Self-Blanching  and  White 
Plume.  Doz.,  35c;  100  for  $1.75,  postpaid; 
$10.00  per  1,000,  not  prepaid. 

CATTAFLOWFR  — Early  Transplanted  — 

Ready  April  15th:  Isbell’s  Snowball  and  Dry 

Weather.  Doz..  35c;  100  for  $2.00,  postpaid; 
$17.50  per  1,000,  not  prepaid. 

EGG  PLANT— Ready  May  15th— N.  Y.  Im- 
proved. Doz.,  40c;  100  for  $2.50,  postpaid. 
Write  for  prices  in  quantity. 

FEPPERS — Ready  May  10th:  Neapolitan, 

Bullnose,  Crimson  Giant,  Chinese  Giant  and 
Ruby  King,  Long  Red  Cayenne  and  Short 
Red  Cayenne.  Doz.,  35c;  100  for  $2.10,  post- 
paid. Write  for  prices  in  quantity. 

See  page  118  for  prices  on  Flower  Plants. 


72  General  List  of  Garden  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL  1 


THE  BEST  TURNIPS 

CULTURE. — Turnips  do  best  in  a highly  enriched  sandy  or  light,  loamy  soil.  Commence 
ing  the  earliest  varieties  in  April,  in  drills  from  12  to  15  inches  apart,  and  thin  out  to  6 
inches  in  the  row.  For  late  or  main  crop,  sow  in  July  and  August.  One  ounce  will  sow  125 
of  drill.  Two  lbs.  per  acre  in  drills,  three  lbs.  broadcast. 


For  feeding  stock  in  fall  and  winter  there  is  nothing-  superior  to  Turnips  and  Rutabagas,  as  they 

— ' ‘j*  ' — -i'  — i-  — -3  condition.  Three  tons  ofl 

Besides  this.  Turnips  and! 


are  much  liked  by  all  kinds  of  stock  and  serve  to  keep  them  in  good  condition.  Three  tons  of 
Turnips  or  Rutabagas  are  worth  as  much  as  one  ton  of  Timothy  hay. 


Rutabagas  only  occupy  the  ground  from  July  until  October. 


Purple  Top  White  Globe 


One  of  the  handsomest  and  most  salable  Turnips.  Very  desirable  for  either  home  or  market. 
It  is  a large,  rapid-growing  sort,  with  globular-shaped  roots,  the  under  portion  being  white  and 
the  top  bright  purple.  Flesh  is  pure  white.  A sure  cropper  and  splendid  keeper.  By  mail, 
postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz„  15c. 


Cowhorn, 


Early  Purple  Top  Strap-Leaved 

More  generally  planted  than  any  other  variety.  It  is 
a quick  grower,  the  flesh  is  very  fine  grained  and  sweet 
flavored.  In  shape  the  roots  are  broad  and  flat,  of  medium 
size.  Very  good  keeper.  May  be  sown  either  broadcast 
or  in  drills,  and  will  form  go_od  sized  bulbs  in  seven  to 
eight  weeks.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

FXTRA  EARTHY  PURPLE  TOP  MILAN  (Strap  Leaved). 
— -This  splendid  Turnip  is  the  earliest  in  cultivation.  The 
bulb  is  very  flat,  of  medium  size,  quite  smooth,  with  a 
bright  purple  top.  Is  of  uniform  growth,  and  in  quality 
the  best.  PLanted  extensively  for  first  market  crop. 
Reaches  marketable  size  in  50  days.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

EXTRA  EARLY  WHITE  MILAN. — Tops  very  small,  dis- 
tinctly strap-leaved  and  growing  very  erect  and  compact. 
Bulbs  form  earliest  of  any  sort.  The  clean  white  turnips 
are  smooth,  flat,  symmetrical  and  handsome  in  appear- 
ance. The  flesh  is  white,  tender  and  sweet.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c. 

LARGE  WHITE  GLOBE. — This  is  one  of  the  most  pro- 
ductive kinds,  and  in  good,  rich  soil  will  produce  enor- 
mous crops.  It  is  of  perfect  globe  shape,  skin  white  and 
smooth.  Good  for  both  table  and  stock.  By  mail,  post- 
paid: Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

COWHORN  or  LONG 
WHITE.  — This  variety 
is  a great  field  turnip, 
and  is  carrot-like  in 
form,  growing  nearly 
half  out  of  the  ground. 
Fine  quality;  good  keep- 
er. Planted  extensively 
for  feed  and  for  green 
manuring  purposes,  here 
in  Michigan  and  other 
states.  The  heavy  yield 
of  Cowhorn  is  surpris- 
ing. By  mail,  postpaid; 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 


. : 


Snowball  or  Early  Six  Weeks 

A fine  looking,  pure  white  variety  which  matures  quick- 
ly. The  bulbs  have  a smooth  white  skin  and  are  nearly 
round.  Does  not  grow  large  but  is  one  of  the  best  to.  feoW 
very  early  in  the  spring.  It  can  be  used  before  fully  grown, 
is  very  tender  and  sweet.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

"WHITE  EGG. — Popular  early  turnip,  adapted  for  either 
spring  or  fall  sowing.  Of  very  rapid  growth.  Very  solid, 
firm,  fine-grained  flesh  of  sweet,  mild  flavor.  It  grows  to  a 
good  size  and  is  excellent,  either  early  or  late.  By  mail, 
postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

SWEET  GERMAN. — Round  in  form,  of  good  size.  Flesh 
white,  very  sweet,  hard  and  firm  and  keeps  like  a Ruta- 
baga. Sow  early.  By  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

GOLDEN  BALL  or  ORANGE  JELLY.— Medium  sized, 
globe-shaped  table  sort.  Rich,  sweet,  yellow  flesh;  of 
quick  growth  and  keeps  well.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

AMBER  GLOBE. — Grows  to  a large  size;  flesh  yellow, 
firm  and  fine  grained.  Keeps  well.  By  mail,  postpaid: 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

PURPLE  TOP  YELLOW  ABERDEEN.— Globe  shaped. 

medium  large;  yellow  flesh,  of  fine  texture,  nutritious  and 
a good  keeper.  Planted  mainly  for  stock  feed.  By  mail, 
postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

EARLY  WHITE  FLAT  DUTCH.— A very  popular  sort 
for  table  or  market,  especially  in  Southern  States;  grows 
quickly,  comes  early;  clear  white  skin,  flesh  juicy,  mild 
flavor  and  excellent  quality;  bulbs  free  from  small  roots. 
Pkt,,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

SHOGOIN  MAMMOTH. — The  largest  turnip  in  cultiva- 
tion, originated  in  Japan.  Although  it  attains  mammoth 
proportions  the  quality  is  very  fine;  flesh  white,  sweet  and 
of  delicate  flavor.  Full  description  on  page  11.  Pkt.,  10c. 

BORTFELDER  COWHORN. — Similar  to  the  above  White 
Cowhorn,  except  that  flesh  is  of  yellow  color.  Grows  half 
out  of  the  ground,  is  very  hardy  and  a heavy  cropper.  An 
excellent  field  turnip.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


Purple  Top  Rutabaga. 


Rutabagas  or  Swedes 

ISBELL’S  IMPROVED  PURPLE-TOP  YELLOW.— The  best  variety  of  Swedish 
Turnip  in  cultivation;  hardy  and  productive;  flesh  yellow1  and  well  flavored;  shape 
slightly  oblong;  color  deep  purple  above  and  bright  yellow  under  the  ground.  A great 
cropper  and  splendid  keeper.  The  best  rutabaga  for  table  use  and  market.  By 
mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

MONARCH  or  TANKARD. — Said  to  yield  more  than  any  other  sort.  Large  tank- 
ard-shaped roots.  Flesh  rich  yellow,  very  solid  and  fine  grained.  Grown  principally 
for  stock  feed,  but  quality  is  fine  for  table  use.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

BANGHOLM. — An  excellent  variety  both  in  shape  and  quality.  The  roots  are  ofl 
large  size,  slightly  oblong,  with  small  neck,  few  or  no  side  roots  and  yield  well. 
The  skin  is  yellow  with  purple  top,  flesh  yellow,  sweet  and  solid.  A splendid  keeper. 
Best  quality  Danish  grown  seed.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

SWEET  RUSSIAN,  or  WHITE  SWEDE. — An  excellent  kin&,  either  for  table  or 
stock.  Large,  globe-shaped.  Flesh  white.  Ry  mail,  postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c, 


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ISBELL’S  FARM  SEEDS 


All  our  Farm  Seeds  are  sold  under  the  provisions  of  the  Michigan  Seed  Law.  You  can  depend 
upon  receiving  the  Best  Quality  Seeds  from  Isbell’s. 

IMPORTANT.  We  thoroughly  test  all  our  seeds  and  nothing-  is  sent  out  which  we  do  not  believe  to  be  good  in  every 
respect.  When  it  is  considered  how  many  are  the  contingencies  on  which  the  success  of  any  crop  depends,  such  as 
sowing  too  deep,  or  too  shallow,  too  wet  or  too  dry  soil,  unfavorable  weather,  insects,  etc.,  our  customers  will  readily 
see  that  it  would  be  sheer  folly  for  anyone  to  warrant  seed  to  produce  a perfect  crop,  and  therefore,  “while  we  exercise 
great  care  to  have  all  seeds  pure  and  reliable  and  true  to  name,  we  do  not  give  any  warranty,  express  or  implied,  as 
to  description,  quality,  productiveness  or  any  other  matter  of  any  seeds,  tulbs  or  plants  we  send  out,  and  we  will  not 
in  any  way  be  responsible  for  the  crop,  and  will  not  assume  any  responsibility  further  than  the  amount  of  the  order.’’ 

S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO. 

U.  S.  FOOD  ADMINISTRATION  LICENSE  No.  12666 


Northern-Grown  Selected  Stocks 

We  believe  that  few  seedsmen  give  as  close  attention  as 
we  do  to  the  quality  of  the  Farm  Seeds  they  handle. 
Realizing  that  so  much  depends  upon  the  seed  the  farmer 
plants,  we  aim  to  furnish  THE  BEST  FARM  SEEDS  THAT 
CAN  BE  PRODUCED.  $25,000.00  was  spent  by  us  last 
year  on  new  cleaning  equipment,  etc.,  so  that  our  custom- 
ers have  the  benefit  of  everything  for  seed  improvement. 

OUR  GUARANTEE.  Every  hag  of  Bell  Brand  Seed  is 
sold  under  this  guarantee:  When  your  goods  reach  you 

and  any  stock  is  not  up  to  your  expectations,  we  give  you 
the  privilege  of  shipping  it  back  to  us.  We  will  refund 
your  money  and  cost  of  transportation  both  ways.  Keep 
them  a week  for  test  if  you  wish.  Any  bank  in  Jackson 
will  attest  to  our  reliability.  We  have  been  here  40  years. 

If  you  have  not  used  Isbell’s  Seeds  before  do  not  wait 
until  next  year  or  until  your  neighbor  tells  you  about  the 
big  crops  he  raised  from  our  seeds.  Buy  Isbell's  Seeds 
this  year  and  know  for  yourself  what  seed  satisfaction 
means  in  the  full  sense  of  the  word. 


Prices  on  Farm  Seeds 

Prices  quoted  here  are  good  when  the  catalog  goes  to 
press.  As  farm  seed  values  change  with  the  market  dur- 
ing the  season,  we  issue  a weekly  CURRENT  PRICE  LIST 
OF  FARM  SEEDS  which  will  give  you  the  benefit  of  the 
best  quotations  at  all  times.  Ask  for  this  list — we  mail  it 
free  of  charge  to  prospective  buyers. 

Ask  for  samples  of  such  Farm  Seeds  as  you  wish  to 
purchase;  we  will  gladly  mail  them  to  you  free  of  charge. 

On  account  of  the  very  high  cost  of  materials  used  in 
the  manufacture  of  bags  this  year  prices  on  farm  seeds 
will  not  include  the  bags.  We  will  quote  bags  extra  at 
wholesale  values  which  makes  a bargain  for  you. 

By  growing  our  farm  seeds  in  the  -northern  part  of 
Michigan  we  get  stocks  which  are  more  hardy  and  vigor- 
ous and  which  will  produce  larger  crops  and  ripen  earlier 
than  will  seeds  grown  in  other  states.  On  account  of  be- 
ing surrounded  by  the  Great  Lakes,  the  Michigan  climate 
is  especially  adapted  to  growing  the  BEST  SEEDS  THAT 
CAN  BE  PRODUCED. 


ISBELL’S 

Bumper  Crop  Oats 

A Marvel  in  Productiveness 

Bumper  Crop  is  a marvelous  yielder  of  heavy,  plump,  white 
grain.  It  produces  the  largest  and  best  yields  on  heavier  soils, 
but  its  remarkable  feature  is  that  it  also  stands  up  w-ell  on 
rich  and  well  manured  ground  on  account  of  its  strong  and 
stiff  straw,  which  very  seldom  crinkles  down  under  the  heavy 
load  of  grain  it  carries. 

Bumper  Crop  is  strictly  an  American  product,  having  been 
originated  in  New  York  State,  and  through  years  of  careful 
breeding  it  has  become  so  thoroughly  acclimated  and  hardy 
that  it  is  neither  affected  by  blight  nor  rust,  which  so  often 
play  havoc  with  the  Oats  crop.  No  matter  how  unfavorable 
the  circumstances  are,  it  always  produces  a good  harvest. 
The  introducer  of  Bumper  Crop  Oats  reports  752  bushels  from 
an  eight  acre  field,  or  94  bushels  per  acre.  One  small  plot, 
put  in  especially  for  seed  stock,  produced  a yield  of  125  bush- 
els per  acre.  In  yielding  qualities  this  variety  cannot  be 
surpassed. 

Bumper  Crop  Oats  actually  produce  bumper  crops  of  nice 
heavy  grain,  heavy  as  lead,  generally  weighing  from  40  to  45 
pounds  per  bushel.  These  oats  ripen  early  and  have  a thick 
and  meaty  berry,  so  meaty  that  it  almost  breaks  open.  You 
can  see  the  meat  through  its  thin  hull.  The  originator  of 
Bumper  Crop  Oats  has  this  to  say : ' These  white  branching 

oats  took  first  prize  at  the  New  York  State  Fair,  also  wherever 
shown.  They  were  originated  from  a single  plant  having  re- 
markably stiff  straw-  and  well  branched,  yet  compact  head, 
loaded  with  beautiful,  exceptionally  heavy  white  grain. 

Bumper  Crop  Oats  will  prove  of  greatest  value  to  the  up-to- 
date  farmer  who  wants  the  new  and  improved  varieties  of 
oats,  as  he  is  interested  in  securing  the  highest  possible  re- 
turns on  his  land  as  well  as  for  his  labor.  By  sowing  Bumper 
Crop  Oats  you  take  a step  in  the  right  direction  toward  ob- 
taining bigger  yields  and  better  quality  of  grain,  thereby  In- 
creasing vour  profits  to  a large  extent.  Every  farmer  real- 
izes the  need  of  changing  his  seed  grain  every  few  years,  in 
order  to  keep  up  as  large  a yield  as  possible,  for  who  can 
afford  to  grow  only  40  to  50  bushels  per  acre  on  high  priced 
land?  Choice  and  pure  bred  seed  oats  are  without  question 
of  the  greatest  importance,  in  order  to  produce  the  best  pay- 
ing crops.  It  is  evident  that  with  well  bred,  hardy,  blight 
and  rust  resisting  varieties,  you  can  easily  double  and  treble 
vour  yields.  Price:  Peck,  50c,  not  prepaid.  If  wanted  by 

mail,  add  postage  at  zone  rate  Prices  on  larger  quantities 
in  Current  Farm  Seed  List,  free  on  request.  Bags  extra  at 
cost. 


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Bumper  Crop  Oats. 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Wolverine  Oats 


IN  TESTS  FROM  1914  TO  1918  IN  THE  PEATS  AT  MICHIGAN  EXPERIMENT  STATION,  WOLVERINE  OATS  OUT- 

YIELDED  EVERY  OTHER  VARIETY 

that  the  kernels  ripen  up  nicely  at  the  same  time.  The 


WOLVERINE  OATS  were  reported  by  ninety-five  out 
of  every  hundred  farmers  who  tried  them,  the  best  vari- 
ety in  all  ways  that  they,  ever  had.  On  the  lighter  soils 
the  superiority  was  especially  noticeable.  A measured 
bushel  of  re-cleaned  Wolverine  Oats  weighed  49  pounds 
exactly,  not  an  ounce  less. 

WOLVERINE  OAT  seed  stock  we  are  offering  you 
came  from  a 13-acre  field  in  which  hardly  a plant  had 
lodged.  The  field  yielded  76%  bushels  per  acre  and  we 
know  of  cases  where  the  yield  has  been  over  90  bushels 
per  acre.  Our  crop  was  inspected  and  certified  to  be 
pure  pedigreed  stock  by  the  Michigan  Crop  Improve- 
ment Association. 

WOLVERINE  OATS  have  the  following  characteristics 
as  to  habit  and  growth:  Grow  very  vigorously,  jumping 

ahead  of  other  varieties  in  early  stages  of  growth.  They 
mature  quite  early,  four  or  five  days  earlier  than  Worthy 
or  College  Success.  The  head  is  full  and  loose  with  seed 
heads  evenly  distributed  around  — • 

Alexander  Oats 

The  best  variety  for  the 
lighter,  dry  soils,  heavy 
yielder. 

The  Alexander  Oat  is  of 
the  same  type  as  the  Wor- 
thy and  they  were  both  bred 
by  the  Michigan  Experi- 
ment Station.  They  make 
the  growing  of  oats  profit- 
able on  hundreds  of  farms 
that  could  not  formerly 
support  a good  oat  yield. 

Stand  hot  dry  weather  and 
yet  mature  a crop,  every 
kernel  of  which  is  plump 
and  solid.  One  of  our  prom- 
inent Jackson  County  farm- 
ers told  us  of  his  first  experi- 
ence with  Alexander  Oats.  He 
planted  them  on  rather  light, 
dry,  gravelly  soil  with  no  fer- 
tilizer and  he  harvested  a 
yield  of  65  bushels  from  each 
acre.  As  he  remarked  his 
neighbors  all  grow  the  Alex- 
ander Oats  now  because  they 
saw  the  results  he  got.  There 
are  many  yields  of  80  bushels 
per  acre  reported. 

Price,  not  prepaid:  Pk.,  50c ; 

add  postage  at  zone  rate.  Lar- 
ger quantities  quoted  in  Isbell’s 
Current  Farm  Seed  List,  free 
on  request.  Bags  extra  at 
cost. 


straw  is  of  medium  height  and  stands  stiff  as  a poker. 
The  berries  are  large  and  plump,  each  one  weighing  like 
a drop  of  lead.  Color  is  pure  white  so  that  the  variety 
makes  an  attractive  appearance  on  the  market. 

WOLVERINE  OATS  undoubtedly  will  be  grown  more 
than  any  other  variety  in  this  section  of  the  country 
within  a few  years,  so  why  mot  start  now1  on  this  vari-* 
ety  with  pedigreed  stock. 

GROW  WOLVERINE  OATS  this  year  and  you  will  be 
sure  of  getting  top-notch  market  price  and  above  for 
your  crop.  They  are  the  prettiest  looking  oats  you  ever 
saw  and  a measured  bushel  of  cleaned  stock  weighs  49 
pounds  exactly.  Those  points  will  attract  the  buyers  of 
your  crop. 

Price:  Pk.,  60c,  not  prepaid.  Add  postage  at  zone 

rate.  Larger  quantities  quoted  in  Isbell’s  Current  Farm 
free  on  request.  Bags  extra  at  cost. 


Isbell’s  Johnson  Oats 


Adapted  to  all  soils  and 
climates — very  productive, 
thin  hull  — heavy  grain, 
stiff  straw. 

Johnson  Oats  originated 
here  in  Michigan,  and  we 
have  many  testimonials  at- 
testing their  value.  The 
heads  are  large  and 
branching  and  loaded  with 
big,  plump,  thin-hulled  and 
bright  grain. 

Its  roots  run  deep  into 
the  soil,  thus  supplying 
the  plant  with  moisture 
and  food  even  in  a dry 
season.  It  stools  suprisingly, 
so  that  one  peck  less  should 
be  sown  per  acre.  It  is  plump 
and  heavy,  often  weighing  36 
to  40  lbs.  to  the  bushel.  The 
straw  is  very  stiff  and  of  me- 
dium height,  holding  up  its 
large,  well-filled  heads  on  the 
richest  ground  when  other  va- 
rieties lie  flat.  “The  Johnson” 
are  not  side  oats,  but  have  a 
full,  spreading  head. 

Price,  not  prepaid:  Peck, 

45c;  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 
Larger  quantities  quoted  in 
Isbell’s  Current  Farm  Seed 
List,  free  on  request.  Bags 
extra  at  cost. 


FOR  FERTILE  SOILS  Isbell’s  Worthy  Oats  MICHIGAN  GROWN 

A Splendid  Heavy  Yielding  Variety — Recommended  as  being  especially  adapted  to  Michigan  Conditions,  Especially 
adapted  for  rich,  moist,  fertile  soils,  where  a stiff  strawed  variety  is  needed. 


The  Worthy  Oats  is  a pedigreed  variety  of  medium 
type,  so  far  as  size  of  berry,  manner  of  growth  and  time 
of  ripening  is  concerned.  It  is  a heavy  yielding,  stiff 
strawed  variety,  which  has  proven,  in  many  comparative 
tests,  to  be  best  suited  to  conditions  of  soil  and  climate 
in  our  state.  The  heads  are  large,  of  the  branching  type, 
well  loaded  with  good  sized  grains  of  white  color.  It  is- 
very  heavy  yielding,  making  a six  year  average  record  at 
the  M.  A.  C,  Farm  of  over  60  bushels  per  acre. 

Seed  Oats  should  be  changed  frequently  to  obtain  the 
best  results  and  heaviest  yields.  At  the  present  high 


level  of  values  for  all  grains,  you  cannot  afford  to  plant 
the  mongrel,  mixed  or  unknown  varieties  of  the  neighbor- 
hood. The  progressive  farmer  procures  the  newer,  thor- 
oughbred varieties  of  known  high  yielding  qualities  and 
by  his  foresight  increases  the  yield  of  his  fields  consider- 
ably. Incidentally  he  receives  the  highest  market  price  i 
for  his  larger  crops. 

Price  of  Worthy  Oats,  not  prepaid:  Peck,  56c;  add 

postage  at  zone  rate.  Larger  quantities  quoted  in  Is- 
bell’s Current  Farm  Seed  List,  free  on  request.  Bags 
extra  at  cost. 


Oats  Graded  Like  These  Wolverines  Mean  Big  Crops  for  You. 


HUB 


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Regenerated  Swedish  Select 


College  Success  Oats 

A “MONEY  MAKER”  VARIETY— ONE  OF  THE  HEAVIEST  YIELDING  OATS  EVER  PUT  OUT  BY  THE 

MICHIGAN  AGRICULTURAL  COLLEGE. 

Your  crop  from  College  Success  Oats  will  be  far  above  the  ordinary.  You  will  have  a crop  that  grades  No.  1 — that  by 
the  measured  bushel  goes  twice  as  far  for  feed  as  ordinary  Oats — will  be  harvested  with  least  expense — weighing  around  40 
pounds  to  the  bushel,  no  light  stuff. 

It  is  the  “above  the  average’.’  yields  and  crops  that  bring  you  the  profits.  You  will  have  them  by  planting  College  Suc- 
cess Oats.  The  Michigan  Experiment  Station  which  has  developed  some  marvelous  grain  varieties  the  past  few  years,  such 
as  Red  Rock  Wheat  and  Rosen  Rye,  has  this  to  say  of  the  College  Success  Oats: 

"For  the  last  six  years  it  has  been  one  of  the  leading  varieties  of  Mr.  Spragg’s  ex- 
perimental plats.  All  varieties  put  out  so  far  have  continued  the  performance  in  the 
State  which  they  started  in  the  College  plats.  The  fact  remains  that  College  Success 
is  the  best  variety  of  Oats  in  Michigan  obtainable  in  any  great  quantity  for  next  spring 
seeding,  according  to  results  of  the  experimental  work  of  the  station  plats. 

It  is  a stiff -strawed,  erect,  open  panicle  oat,  and  it  seems  to  have  an  extra  sturdy, 
thick  straw.  For  the  last  six  years  in  the  college  plats.  College  Success  has  outyielded 
the  varieties  of  Worthy  and  Alexander  between  nine  and  ten  bushels  per  acre  and  these 
two  you  know  have  made  a reputation  for  themselves  in  nearly  every  section  of  the  state. 

Its  very  valuable  characteristic  of  enormous  yielding  power  and  very  stiff  straw 
which  prevents  loss  by  lodging  should  find  a place  for  College  Success  on  every  farm. 

Not  easily  susceptible  to  smut  and  the  grain  is  white  and  clean  and  heavy  as  drops  of 
lead.  You  will  find  it  easy  to  sell  your  crop  of  this  variety  at  a price  above  the  market. 

Price,  not  prepaid,  pk_  50c.  Add  postage  at  zone  rate.  Larger  quantities  quoted  in 
Isbell’s  Current  Farm  Seed  List,  free  on  request.  Bags  extra  at  cost. 

Isbell’s  Sensation  Oats 

We  unreservedly  recommend  the  SENSATION  OATS.  They  will  yield  from  65  to  over 
100  bushels  per  acre  in  ordinary  farm  cultivation.  They  are  no  doubt  one  of  the  heaviest 
■oats  ever  introduced  in  the  United  States.  Very  often  weigh  50  tbs.  to  the  measured 
bushel.  They  surpass  all  other  white  oats  in  heavy  weight,  thin  hull,  shortness  and 
plumpness  of  grain.  Their  strong  straw  adapts  them  to  rich  bottom  land  where  common 
oats  will  fall  down  and  waste.  They  are  enormously  productive.  On  account  of  large 
per  cent  of  meat  in  the  kernel  they  are  well  suited  for  oatmeal  and  other  oat  products. 

Price,  not  prepaid:  Peck,  45c.  Add  postage  at  zone  rate.  Larger  quantities  quoted  in 

Isbell’s  Current  Farm  Seed  List,  free  on  request.  Bags  extra  at  cost. 


"7  want  to  tell  you  about  the  Sensation  Oats.  The  bushel  yielded  40  bushel  and  the 
season  wasn't  good.  I measured  some  heads  and  from  where  the  seed  commenced  on  the 
stem  to  the  tip  of  same  was  12  to  18  inches  long,  and  I don’t  belie-ce  it  can  be  beaten.” — 
J.  W.  GARVIN,  Claypool,  Ind. 


Improved  Swedish  Select  Oats 

Also  Known  as  Regenerated  Swedish  Select  Oats.  Best  Quality  Seed. 

This  wonderful  strain  of  oats  was  first  offered  to  American  growers  in  1908,  and  it 
proved  to  be  so  valuable  that  there  is  hardly  a farmer  anywhere  today  who  does  not 
know  about  it.  One  reason  for  its  enormous  yields  is  its  “three  kernel  feature.”  It  has 
been  bred  and  selected  to  produce  three  kernels  to  the  pod.  The  grain  is  short  and 
plump  and  very  heavy,  of  clear  white  color.  The  stock  we  offer  is  pure  and  clean,  entirely 
free  from  any  weed  seed  or  seed  of  any  other  oat  or  grain.  They  are  also  accKmated  to 
American  conditions  of  soil  and  climate,  and  for  this  reason  give  much  better  results 
than  stock  direct  from  England  or  Canada.  At  an  extra  cost  of  but  a few  cents  per  acre 
you  can  increase  your  yields  25  to  50  per  cent  just  as  well  as  not,  by  using  our  seed. 
Price,  not  prepaid:  Peck,  45c.  Add  postage  at  zone  rate.  Larger  quantities  quoted  in 

Isbell’s  Current  Farm  Seed  List,  free  on  request.  Bags  extra  at  cost. 


THE  FIGHT  ON  \YEET>S.  Tour  fight  on  weeds  should  start  when  you  sow  your 
seed.  We  supply  you  with  re-cleaned  seeds.  Our  cleaning  warehouses  are  equipped 
to  help  you.  We  wish  you  could  all  give  our  plant  your  personal  inspection — but 
next  best  read  what  we  say  about  it  and  examine  the  illustrations  in  the  front  of  this 
catalog.  “Bell  Brand’’  Clovers,  Grasses  and  Grains  mean  increased  crop  production 
and  clean  fields  for  you  and  pleased  customers  for  us.  “Bell  Brand’’  Seeds  are 
quoted  in  our  Current  Farm  Seed  Price  List  which  is  issued  with  the  market  changes. 
It  will  be  .sent  you  regularly  if  you  request  it. 


76  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL'S  SEED  ANNUAL 


A Field  of  Wisconsin  Pedigree  Barley. 


Isbell’s  Pedigreed  BARLEY  Northern  - Grown 

IN  FEEDING  VALUE  BARLEY  EQUALS  CORN— IS  SUPERIOR  TO  OATS  FOR  FATTENING— WHEN  FED 
HENS  IN  WINTER  BARLEY  GREATLY  INCREASES  EGG  PRODUCTION. 


Wisconsin  Pedigree 

THE  SWEEPSTAKES  BARLEY  OF  THE  WORLD. 

This  is  the  barley  that  won  First,  Second,  Third  and  Fourth  Prizes 
in  the  “Open  to  the  World”  Contest  at  Omaha  last  year,  besides  a 
number  of  special  prizes.  It  was  also  awarded  First,  the  only  prize 
offered  in  “Barley  in  Sheaf,  Open  to  the  World.” 

Wisconsin  Pedigree  Barley  is  a selection  from  Oderbrucker  and 
•comes  from  the  foremost  state  in  the  Union  in  the  production  of 
Barley.  It  is  the  result  of  many  years’  selection  and  breeding,  start- 
ing with  a single  perfect  stalk.  In  yield  it  averages  15  to  20  bushels 
more  than  other  sorts,  and  the  quality  is  unequaled.  The  long,  large 
heads  are  completely  filled  out.  The  color  is  brighter  and  whiter 
than  other  barley  now  on  the  market.  Another  important  matter 
is  that  the  kernels  are  uniform  in  size,  plumpness,  color,  etc.,  and 
nearly  always  overruns  in  weight.  It  stands  up  better  than  any 
other.  Price:  3 lbs.,  65c,  postpaid.  For  prices  on  larger  quanti- 

ties write  for  our  Farm  Seed  Price  List. 

Oderbrucker  (Wisconsin  No.  55) 

This  great  barley  was  developed  by  Professor  Moore  of  the  Wis- 
consin Agricultural  College.  He  says  its  protein  contents  are  nearly 
15  per  cent,  or  just  about  twice  as  much,  as  any  other  sort — hence 
its  wonderful  feeding  value.  Oderbrucker  is  a soft-strawed,  heavy- 
yielding,  six-rowed,  bearded  variety.  It  is  about  the  same  as  Man- 
shury  in  season,  manner  of  growth  and  general  appearance,  but  has 
a plumper  kernel  and  is  heavier. 

Oderbrucker  Barley  has  the  combined  essentials  necessary  for 
malting  and  feeding  purposes,  consequently  it  is  a highly  renumera- 
tive  type  to  grow'.  Price:  3 lbs.,  60c,  postpaid.  For  prices  in  larg- 

er quantities  write  for  our  Farm  Seed  Price  List. 


Silver  King 


HAS  THE  LARGEST  HEAD  OF  ANY  BARLEY — STRAW  VERY 
STIFF,  NEVER  LODGES. 

Silver  King  is  a marvel  of  productiveness,  a variety  of  truly  excep- 
tional merit.  It  is  very  early  and  of  very  vigorous  growth;  the  straw 
is  strong  and  stiff,  and  very  seldom  does  a field  of  this  barley  lodge. 
The  heads  are  the  longest  of  any  6-rowed  sort,  and  are  well  filled 
with  very  plump,  heavy  grain  of  fine  color.  The  grain  is  very  rich 
in  protein,  making  this  variety  a splendid  malting  sort,  and  most 
desirable  for  feeding  purposes. 

Growing  stronger,  stiffer  straw  than  any  other  kind,  Silver  King 
is  the  best  barley  to  sow  on  heavy,  rich  soil,  but  it  also  thrives  on 
warm,  light  soil  and  outyields  any  other  variety.  Price:  3 lbs., 

65c,  postpaid.  For  prices  in  larger  quantities  write  for  our  Farm 
Seed  Price  List. 

Michigan  White  Hulless 

As  the  name  implies,  it  is  HULLESS — has  no  beard,  no  shuck — all 
meat,  no  waste;  looks  something  like  wheat,  has  large  heads  filled 
with  large,  plump  kernels  which  are  almost  white.  Its  earliness  is 
a characteristic  which  is  especially  desirable.  It  will  mature  in 
from  60  to  90  days  according  to  soil  and  locality. 

The  grain  is  exceedingly  heavy,  testing  from  60  to  63  pounds  to 
the  measured  bushel.  Its  nutritive  value  is  very  great.  It  is  fed  to 
work  horses  at  the  rate  of  2 quarts  when  4 quarts  of  oats  would  be 
required.  The  best  way  is  to  mix  it  with  oats  and  grind  the  two 
together  for  horse  feed.  It  is  also  very  valuable  for  feeding  poultry, 
hogs  and  all  kinds  of  stock.  As  fattening  for  hogs  it  has  no  equal. 
Makes  sweeter  meat  and  nicer  lard  by  far  than  corn.  It  is  much 
grown  for  hay,  coming  very  early  and  providing  rich  feed.  For 
gram  sow  1%  bushels  to  the  acre;  for  hay,  2 bushels^  Price;  3 
lbs.,  70c,  postpaid.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities, 


Champion  Beardless 

CHAMPION  BEARDLESS  SPRING  BARLEY 

is  the  earliest,  heaviest  yielding  and  hardiest 
variety  of  beardless  barley.  It  is  beardless, 
therefore  it  is  as  clean  and  easy  to  handle  as 
oats,  Can  be  fed  with  safety  to  any  stock.  It 
is  a very  heavy  cropper,  yielding  commonly  40 
to  60  bushels  per  acre,  which  makes  it  a very 
profitable  crop  to  raise.  The  straw  is  strong 
and  will  support  the  heads  no  matter  how  well 
filled  and  heavy.  Sow  1%  to  2 bushels  per 
acre.  Price:  3 lbs.,  70c,  postpaid.  Write  for 

prices  on  larger  quantities. 

IMPROVE  YOUR  SOIL — SAVE  FERTILIZER 
BILLS. 

Next  in  importance  to  the  production  of  good 
crops  is  the  upbuilding  of  the  soil  for  the  future. 
Commercial  fertilizers  are  very  expensive  and 
at  times  unobtainable.  Grow  your  own  fer- 
tilizer. Sow  clover  seed  with  all  spring  grains 
at  the  rate  of  five  to  seven  pounds  per  acre. 

For  prices  of  the  finest  grades  of  Clover,  and 
in  fact  all  farm  seeds,  write  for  our  Current 
Price  List.  It  is  free  for  the  asking. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH, 


Farm  Seeds  77 


A Field  of  Spring  Wheat — New  Marquis. 


SPRING  WHEAT 


SPRING  RYE 


Minnesota  No.  169  Blue  Stem 

This  splendid  hardy  wheat  originated  at  the  Minnesota 
Experiment  Station.  It  is  a progeny  of  Haynes’  Blue 
stem.  Its  average  yield  for  four  years,  as  compared  with 
the  parent  variety,  is  given  by  the  Experiment  Station  as 
follows:  Haynes’  Blue  Stem,  22.5  bu.  per  acre.  Minne- 

sota No.  169,  28.3  bu.  an  acre.  This  comparison  with  its 
parent,  which  is  a superior  variety,  tells  the  whole  story 
as  to  yield.  This  is  the  best  Spring  Wheat  of  which  we 
have  knowledge.  It  has  given  an  average  yield  for  the 
last  13  years,  through  favorable  and  unfavorable  seasons, 
of  26.7  bushels  an  acre.  Price,  3 lbs.,  70c,  postpaid. 

The  New  Marquis  Wheat 

EARLY — VERY  PRODUCTIVE — BEST  MILLER, 

A new  Canadian  Wheat  that  created  quite  a sensation, 
being  awarded  the  World’s  Champion  Prize  two  years  in 
succession.  The  Marquis  Wheat  was  originated  by  the 
late  Dr.  Saunders  on  the  Dominion  Experiment  Farms, 
Ottawa,  Ont.,  by  breeding  together  the  Red  Fife  with  a 
very  early  Indian  Wheat,  the  Red  Calcutta;  after  a careful 
selection  for  a number  of  years  to  fix  the  type,  it  was 
sent  to  the  different  Canadian  Experiment  Farms,  where 
it  quickly  made  a name  for  itself  on  account  of  its  earli- 
ness — it  being  about  ten  days  earlier  than  our  Fife  vari- 
eties, and  its  enormous  yield — for  it  produces  at  least  10 
to  15  bushels  more  than  the  Red  Fife.  Both  are  bald  ex- 
cept for  a few  short  awns  at  the  top  of  the  head.  In  the 
threshed  grain  there  is  quite  a difference,  the  Marquis 
being  larger,  shorter  and  buntier — wider  and  deeper  in 
crease,  and  of  deeper  amber  color.  Price,  3 lbs.,  70c, 
postpaid.  Larger  quantities  at  prices  quoted  on  our  Cur- 
rent Farm  Seed  List. 


Spring  Rye  is  highly  valued  as  a catch  crop  and  for  sow- 
ing with  Vetches  and  Oats  for  a forage  crop.  For  turning 
under  it  is  considered  a great  soil  restorer.  As  a grain 
crop  it  is  very  profitable,  it  always  yielding  well  and  prices 
for  rye  are  now  on  a very  high  level.  Will  make  a good 
crop  on  soils  too  poor  for  wheat.  We  recommend  Spring 
Rye  as  a profitable  crop  in  New  York,  Pennsylvania,  Mich- 
igan, Wisconsin,  Ohio,  Indiana,  Illinois  and  Iowa.  Price: 
3 lbs.,  65c,  postpaid.  For  price  on  larger  quantities  see 
our  Current  Farm  Seed  List. 

WINTER  WHEAT  AND  WINTER  RYE 

We  grow  and  can  supply  seed  of  all  the  leading  vari-i 
eties,  such  as  Red  Rock,  Red  Wave,  Marvelous,  American 
Banner,  etc.,  also  Mammoth  Michigan  and  the  Famous 
Rosen  Winter  Rye. 

WRITE  FOR  SPECIAL  FALL  PRICE  LIST  OF  WIN- 
TER (i RAINS.  IT  WILL  BE  .MAILED  TO  YOU  FREE 
OF  CHARGE.  READY  ABOUT  SEPTEMBER  FIRST. 

Buckwheat 

Unsurpassed  as  a catch  crop  when  a late  season  has 
made  it  impossible  to  follow'  out  first  plans,  or  when  other 
crops  have  failed. 

Buckwheat  is  a valuable  crop  for  those  parts  of  the 
farm  which  always  seem  to  be  left  unplanted  at  the  close 
of  the  season.  Generally  sown  in  July  and  will  fill  up  the> 
vacant  plots  at  a time  when  all  other  planting  is  past. 
Can  be  sown  after  a crop  of  Winter  Wheat  or  Rye  and 
make  a second  crop.  Use  one-half  to  three-quarters  of  a 
bushel  of  seed  per  acre.  The  farmer  who  has  poultry  will 
find  buckwheat  a profitable  crop  as  the  hens  gain  wonder- 
fully on  the  grain. 


IMPROVE  YOUR  SOIL.  Next  in  importance  to  the 
production  of  big  crops  is  the  conservation  of  the  soil  for 
the  future.  Sow  clover  seed  w^th  all  spring  grains  at 
the  rate  of  5 to  7 pounds  per  acre,  for  fertilizer  and  also 
to  keep  the  weeds  down. 

vested, 

paid. 


Japanese  Buckwheat 

The  Japanese  is  the  best,  most  productive  and  decidedly 
the  most  prolific  variety  in  cultivation;  produces  the  finest 
flour  and  is  a week  earlier  than  Silver  Hull.  From  V2 
bushel  of  seed  sown  a crop  of  40  bushels  has  been  har- 
In  color  the  grain  is  a rich  dark  brown.  Price:  3 lbs.,  65c,  post- 

Larger  quantities  are  quoted  on  our  Current  Farm  Seed  List. 

Silverhull  Buckwheat 

A standard  variety,  largely  grown,  and  gives  excellent  satisfaction.  Our 
Michigan  seed  produces  enormous  crops  of  38  to  40  bushels  per  acre.  Con- 
tinues in  bloom  longer  than  the  common  buckwheat.  The  flour  is  whiter 
and  more  nutritious.  Price;  3 tbs.,  65e,  postpaid.  Larger  quantities 
quoted  on  our  Current  Farm  Seed  List. 

Michigan  Hybrid  Buckwheat 

This  is  a cross  between  the  Japanese  and  the  Silver  Hull  varieties.  Has 
been  grown  here  for  many  years  with  excellent  results.  A very  heavy 
yielder,  withstanding  unfavorable  weather  conditions  well.  Price:  3 tbs., 

65c,  postpaid.  For  prices  on  larger  quantities  see  our  Current  Farm  Seed 
List. 

SPELTZ— Triticum  Spelta 

ISBELL’S  MICHIGAN  SPELTZ  is  an  improvement  over  ordinary  stock, 
being  raised  from  especially  selected  seed  in  the  far  northern  part  of  Michi- 
gan. Our  Speltz  has  attracted  very  wide  attention,  each  year  finding  it 
more  popular  than  the  preceding  year.  Speltz  is  adapted  to  a wide  range 
of  soil  and  climate.  Extreme  heat  and  extreme  cold  have  little  effect  on  it. 
In  feeding  value  it  is  far  superior  to  oats  or  barley,  and  yields  much  more 
heavily  than  either.  The  grain  is  greedily  eaten  by  all  kinds  of  stock. 
On  poor  lands,  stony  ground  and  open  prairies  it  will  yield  more  than  oats 
or  barley.  It  is  claimed  that  the  grain  is  much  more  valuable  for  feeding 
purposes,  for  fattening  hogs,  cattle,  sheep,  poultry,  etc.,  than  corn.  The 
stooling  propensities  of  Speltz  are  truly  wonderful.  This  makes  it  drought 
resistant.  Speltz  is  the  ideal  grain  crop  to  grow  for  the  farmer  who 
wishes  to  feed  it  up  on  his  own  farm.  It  is  good  for  pasturage;  it  fattens 
in  the  green  state.  Sow  1V2  to  2 bushels  to  the  acre;  sow  early  and  prepare 
soil  as  for  oats.  Prices:  3 lbs.,  60c,  postpaid.  For  prices  on  larger  quan- 

tities of  all  Farm  Seeds  write  for  our  Current  Price  List,  issued  regularly. 


78  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Soy  or  Soja  Beans 

The  use  of  Soja  or  Soy  Beans  is  increasing  very  rapidly 
everywhere.  They  are  proving  to  be  a valuable  and  im- 
portant forage  crop.  They  are  also  an  excellent  soil 
improver.  Soja  or  Soy  Beans  should  be  planted  in  May 
or  June.  They  withstand  drought  to  an  extraordinary 
degree.  One-third  to  one-half  bushel  of  seed  is  planted 
per  acre,  with  a drill,  in  rows,  30  inches  apart.  At  our 
trial  grounds  last  season  Soy  Beans  stood  a considerable 
degree  of  frost  without  injury.  Write  for  our  free  leaflet 
telling  how  to  grow  Soy  Beans  and  the  many  valuable 
ways  to  use  the  crop.  Soy  Beans  are  quoted  in  Current 
Farm  Seed  Price  List.  Write  for  it. 

ITO  SAN  OB  EXTRA  EARLY  YELLOW. 

For  all  Northern  sections  this  is  the  best  variety,  as  it 
matures  fully  in  90  to  100  days.  In  several  years  trials  in 
Michigan,  Ito  Sans  have  never  failed  to  mature.  The  plant 
is  bushy,  about  2 to  2%  feet  high,  with  slender  stems. 
Excellent  for  hay.  Price:  3 lbs.,  85c,  postpaid. 

EARLY  BROWN. — A great  favorite  in  Michigan,  North- 
ern Indiana  and  Ohio,  being  quite  early  and  a strong,  vig- 
orous grower.  Makes  fine  hay  and  is  a great  yielder.  The 
seeds  are  brown.  Prices:  3 lbs.,  85c,  postpaid. 

LARGE  YELLOW. — This  is  a late  variety  and  grows 
2 to  3 feet  high,  heavily  loaded  with  seed,  and  yielding 
6 to  S tons  of  forage  per  acre.  It  is  suitable  either  for 
feeding  green  or  for  silo,  and  is  unsurpassed  as  a soil  im- 
proving crop.  Prices:  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid. 


Soy  Beans  and  Cow  Peas  although  alike  in  many  re- 
spects differ  as  follows.  Soy  Beans  will  stand  the  frost 
that  would  be  fatal  to  Cow  Peas  and  continue  to  grow. 
They  are  better  yielders  of  grain  than  Cow  Peas  and 
plants  are  erect  and  easier  to  cut.  An  acre  of  Soy  Beans 
is  50%  greater  in  feeding  value  than  an  acre  of  Cow  Peas. 
On  the  other  hand,  Cow  Peas  will  succeed  on  a very  poor 
soil  that  will  not  support  Soy  Beans.  They  will  stand  a 
greater  degree  of  drought.  They  ripen  their  seed  a little 
earlier  as  a rule  and  are  better  for  choking  out  weeds. 


Dnac  THE  GREAT 

tOW  rcaS  soil  improvers 

Prices  Subject  to  Change.  Write  for  Our  Current  Jarm 
Seed  Price  List. 

Make  poor  land  rich.  Make  good  land  more  productive. 

Also  make  a splendid  and  nutritious  green  forage  or  hay 
crop,  enriching  the  soil  even  when  the  crop  is  cut  off.  For 
silage  they  are  unexcelled. 

In  the  South  Cow  Peas  make  one  of  the  largest  and  most 
nutritious  forage  crops  grown.  There  is  no  surer  or  cheaper 
means  of  improving  and  increasing  the  productiveness  of 
the  soil  than  by  sowing  Cow  Peas.  In  a modified  way 
this  is  also  true  of  the  North,  where  they  will  do  well  on 
land  where  Clover  will  not  grow,  and  it  is  surprising  the 
benefit  one  will  get  from  turning  down  a crop  of  Cow  Peas. 

Do  not  confuse  Cow  Peas  with  Canada  Field  Peas.  They 
are  not  the  same.  Cow  Peas  are  in  reality  a bean  and 
should  not  be  planted  until  the  ground  is  well  warmed  up; 
usually  about  June  1st,  or  later. 

Cow  Peas  do  better  in  a hot,  dry  season,  than  a cold, 
wet  one.  .It  takes  1 to  1V2  bushels  for  an  acre. 

MICHIGAN  FAVORITE.— This  is  a splendid  sort  for 
Michigan  and  the  Northern  states  in  general,  maturing  in 
about  70  days.  It  makes  enormous  crops  of  hay,  and  for 
this  purpose  at  least  1 % bushels  of  seed  should  be  used 
per  acre,  so  that  the  stalks  stand  too  thick  to  grow  coarse. 
It  is  also  well  adapted  for  plowing  under  to  put  humus 
and  nitrogen  into  the  soil.  Gur  seed  is  all  Michigan  grown. 
Prices:  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid. 

WHIPPORWILL. — A favorite,  early  bunch  growing  va- 
riety. Has  brown  speckled  seeds,  which  are  more  easily 
gathered  than  from  the  vine-growing  sorts.  The  plants 
are  rampant  growers,  hence  well  adapted  for  soiling  pur- 
poses. Suitable  also  for  either  grain  or  hay  production. 
Prices:  3 lbs.,  65c,  postpaid. 

NEW  ERA. — An  early  maturing  variety  which  has 
proved  very  popular  and  satisfactory.  It  is  upright  grow- 
ing, quick  to  mature,  and  remarkably  prolific  of  peas.  The 
vines  cure  easily,  making  splendid  dry  forage.  These  are 
heavier  yielders  of  seeds  than  Whip- 
poorwills but  make  less  vine  growth. 
The  seeds  are  smaller  than  the  ordinary 
Cow  Pea,  requiring  only  from  three- 
quarters  to  one  bushel  of  seed  per  acre. 
Prices:  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid. 

Dwarf  Essex  Rape 

MICHIGAN  GROWN. 

Under  favorable  circumstances,  Dwarf 
Essex  Rape  is  ready  for  pasture  in  six 
weeks  from  the  time  of  sowing.  One 
acre  of  good  rape  will  carry  a flock  of  a 
dozen  sheep  for  two  months.  The  Wis- 
consin experiment  station  found  that  an 
acre  of  rape  produced  as  much  gain  on 
pigs  when  used  as  a pasture  crop  along 
with  grain  as  56  bushels  of  corn  would 
do.  In  addition  to  this  feeding  value 
of  rape,  the  hogs  were  found  to  be 
stronger  and  gained  more  rapidly  after 
the  rape  than  the  ones  which  had  been 
fed  on  grain  alone.  A plant  with  as 
great  feeding  value  as  rape  should  find 
a welcome  on  all  farms  where  hogs  are 
raised.  An  acre  of  rape  in  the  experi- 
ment equaled  much  more  than  an  aver- 
age acre  of  corn  and  the  cost  of  produc- 
ing was  much  less,  and  the  cost  of  har- 
vesting was  nothing,  as  it  is  done  by  the 
pigs.  Rape  is  often  seeded  in  corn  at 
the  last  cultivation  for  late  summer  and 
early  fall  pasture.  Prices:  Lb..  30c; 

3 lbs.,  85c,  postpaid.  Write  for  prices! 
on  larger  quantities, 


Dwarf  Essex  Rape — Excellent  for  Sheep  and  Hog  Pasture, 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Farm  Seeds  79 


A Field  of  Isbell’-s  Northern  Field  Peas. 


FIELD  PEAS 

FIELD  PEAS  should  be  sown  early  in  April,  2 
bushels  per  acre.  If  sown  with  oats  for  fodder 
and  hay,  sow  \x/2  to  2 bushels  each  per  acre. 
The  Peas  should  be  sown  first  and  pi.  > wed  under, 
about  1 inches  deep;  the  oats  may  then  be  drilled 
in.  The  crop  will  be  ready  for  cutting;  when  the 
oats  aie  in  the  milk  and  pods  formed  on  the 
Peas.  This  makes  fodder  and  hay  that  will 
double  the  flow’  of  milk.  Oats  and  peas  can 
make  a double  grain  crop  sown  together.  Thresh 
together.  They  can  be  readily  separated  in 
cleaning. 

Peas  are  a paying  crop  and  can  be  profitably 
planted  in  many  ways.  They  can  be  matured 
and  threshed  when  dry.  The  yield  will  vary 
from  30  to  60  bushels  per  acre. 

Peas  can  be  sown  alone  or  with  oats  and  fed 
green.  It  is  surprising  the  amount  of  fodder 
which  is  produced  in  this  way. 

They  can  also  be  cut  when  the  oats  are  head- 
ing out  and  cured  for  hay.  This  hay  is  of  su- 
perior quality.  Cattle  and  horses  thrive  on  it. 
Field  Peas  may  be  plowed  under  when  in  blos- 
som to  enrich  the  soil.  They  are  equal  to  clover 
in  this  respect.  Ask  for  our  free  leaflet  telling 
all  about  field  peas. 

Prices  are  subject  to  change.  Write  for  our 
Current  Farm  Seed  Price  List. 

Canada  White  Field 

Also  known  as  Canada  Yellow  Field  Peas. 
Valuable  for  northern  climates,  for  cattle  feed- 
ing, and  when  sown  with  oats  are  excellent  hog 
feed.  Used  as  a feed  for  pigeons,  etc.,  and  for 
green  soiling.  Prices;  3 lbs..  65c,  postpaid. 
Write  for  prices  in  larger  quantities. 


Field  Pumpkins 

We  place  these  among  our  field  seeds,  as  they  are  ex- 
cellent for  feeding  stock,  and  should  be  grown  in  every 
corn  field.  Hundreds  of  loads  of  pumpkins  can  be  grown 
without  any  extra  expense. 

CONNECTICUT  FIELD.  This  is  widely  known  as  the 
Yankee  Cow  Pumpkin,  and  there  is  no  variety  that  will  do 
as  well  among  the  corn  stalks.  Lb.,  90c,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid:  lb.,  80c;  5 lbs.,  $3.75. 

KENTUCKY  FIELD,  or  Sweet  Pumpkin.  These  are  the 
thick  meated  sweet  kind  that  are  used  for  pies.  They  are 
extra  good  for  stock  also.  Lb.,  75c,  postpaid.  Not  prepaid: 
Lb.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $3.00. 

MIXED  PUMPKIN  SEED.  Consisting  of  large  Mammoth 
and  field  sorts,  and  also  the  choicest  pie  pumpkins.  Lb., 
$1.00,  postpaid,  Not  prepaid:  Lb.,  90c;  5 lbs.,  $4.25, 


Isbell’s  Heavy  Cropper 

Heavy  Cropper  is  a Money  Maker — Yields  Enormous  Crops. 

This  Pea  is  of  quicker  grow'th,  sw’eeter  and  hardier  than 
any  other  field  pea  and  contains  twice  a9  much  nourish- 
ment. It  is  a tall  variety,  furnishing  a large  amount  of 
nourishing  hay.  Careful  tests  show’  conclusively  that  Is- 
bell’s Heavy  Cropper  Field  Pea  yields  fully  double  the 
hay  and  grain  that  can  be  produced  from  ordinary  Canada 
Field  Peas.  Prices:  3 lbs,,  65e,  postpaid.  Write  for  prices 
in  larger  quantities. 

Hog  Food  Peas 

This  is  a mixture  of  different  field  and  garden  peas  which 
wre  sell  at  a low  price.  Very  high  in  nutrition.  It  givqa 
great  pasturage  for  hogs  or  cattle.  Yields  40  to  60  bushela 
of  peas  per  acre.  Prices:  3 lbs.,  60c,  postpaid.  Write  foe 
prices  in  larger  quantities. 


80  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Winter  or  Sand  Vetch — Vicia  Villosa 


THE  GREATEST  FORAGE  AND  SOILING  PLANT  KNOWN.  SOW  EARLY  IN  APRIL  FOR  PASTURE  OR  IN  AUGUST 

OR  SEPTEMBER  FOR  PLOWING  UNDER  NEXT  SPRING. 

Also  called  Hairy  Vetch.  This  legume  is  the  farmer’s  ever-ready  friend. 

Sand  Vetch  is  a very  valuable  forage  plant  and  is  rapidly  becoming'  ex- 
tremely popular  as  year  after  year  farmers  are  learning  more  of  its  true 
value.  It  is  an  annual,  but  resows  itself  and  will  come  up  year  after  year 
cn  the  same  ground.  Vetch  is  a legume  belonging  to  the  Pea  family,  but 
the  vines  are  much  longer  and  the  foliage  more  abundant.  It  is  noted  for 
its  extreme  hardiness,  wintering  more  certainly  than  wheat,  it  remains 
green  all  winter  under  the  snow  and  is  ready  for  pasturing  earlier  than 
anything  else.  Drought,  heat  and  cold  do  not  affect  it.  It  is  eagerly 
eaten  by  all  kinds  of  stock.  We  earnestly  recommend  farmers  to  try  it 
In  feeding  value  Vetch  is  equal  to  Alfalfa. 

VETCH  FOR  HAY  AND  PASTURE. — It  yields  a surprising  amount  ol 
feed,  ten  tons  per  acre  is  not  unusual.  For  cutting  it  should  be  sown  witn 
Oats  in  the  spring  or  with  Rye  in  the  fall.  Vetch  is  quite  spreading  and 
the  grain  furnishes  support  so  it  can  be  mowed  readily.  It  is  eagerly 
eaten  by  all  kinds  of  stock.  Like  Clover,  Cow  Peas  and  Alfalfa,  it  is  a 
very  rich  fodder,  especially  suited  to  milk  production  as  well  as  for  grow- 
ing stock.  When  sown  in  April  or  May  it  can  be  cut  in  August  for  hay,  and 
the  seoond  growth  will  provide  abundant  pasture  during  the  summer. 

VETCH  AS  A COVER  CROP. — Very  valuable  as  a winter  cover  crop  to 
prevent  leaching,  and  nothing  equals  it  for  orchards.  Planted  in  the  fall 
with  Rye,  it  deposits  great  amounts  of  Nitrogen;  adds  large  quantities  of 
humus  to  the  soil  if  turned  under  in  the  spring,  after  cattle  have  taken  it 
off  for  early  pasture.  With  y2  bushel  of  Rye,  sow  15  to  25  pounds  per  acre. 

Planted  in  the  spring  with  Oats,  it  will  increase  the  yield  of  Oats  to  a 
wonderful  extent  by  supplying  an  abundance  of  Nitrogen.  After  harvesting 
the  Oats  the  Vetch  can  then  be  pastured,  then  turned  under  as  green 
manure.  With  Oats  sow  12  to  20  pounds  and  % bu.  Oats  per  acre.  Sand 
Vetch  should  be  inoculated  for  best  results.  Use  Edwards  Legume  Bacteria. 

Prices,  prepaid:  1 lb.,  40c;  3 lbs.,  $1.00.  Quantity  prices  on  application 

ask  for  Current  Price  List. 

Teosinte 

This  is  an  enormously  prolific  forage  plant  somewhat  resembling  corn. 

It  has  been  known  to  produce  as  high  as  100  tons  of  green  fodder  per  acre. 

A single  kernel  will  produce  from  20  to  30  stalks.  It  is  a rapid  grower, 
having  the  general  appearance  of  corn,  but  the  leaves  are  longer,  broader 
and  the  stalk  contains  sweeter  sap.  Horses  and  cattle  are  fond  of  it.  Can 
be  cut  twice  during  the  season  without  stopping  its  growth.  It  is  a great 
drought  resister,  making  splendid  dry  fodder,  and  in  this  form  it  is  more 
nutritious  and  better  relished  by  stock  than  corn  fodder.  It  should  not  be 
sown  until  the  ground  is  warm  and  the  weather  settled.  About  4 pounds 
to  the  acre  is  right.  Plant  in  drills  3 feet  apart;  about  1 seed  every  four 
inches,  or  if  in  hills,  3 to  4 feet  apart  each  wlay,  2 seeds  to  the  hill,  and 
cultivate  same  as  corn.  Prices,  postpaid:  ^4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c.  Not  pre- 
paid: Lb.,  65c;  3 to  10  lbs.,  60c  per  lb.;  10  lb.  or  more,  55c  per  lb. 


Giant  Spurry 

A boon  to  the  farmer.  Take  the  poorest  land  or  the  worst  land  that  you 
can  imagine  and  sow  20  pounds  of  Giant  Spurry  per  acre.  Do  this  two 
years  and  you  will  have  a soil  for  wheat,  oats  and  potatoes.  It  is  of  very 
rapid  growth  and  is  sown  the  latter  part  of  March,  April  or  May,  at  the 
rate  of  10  pounds  per  acre  if  wanted  for  hay.  The  seed  is  sown  broadcast 
on  well  prepared  soil  and  covered  lightly  by  harrowing.  It  germinates 
quickly  and  in  from  6 to  8 weeks  is  ready  to  cut.  It  is  usually  cut  for  hay 
the  first  time  and  pastured  afterwards  for  the  rest  of  the  summer.  If 
wanted  as  a fertilizer  20  pounds  per  acre  are  sown,  and  when  from  15  to 
20  inches  high,  plowed  under.  Two  crops  can  be  plowed  under  in  one  year, 
on  account  of  its  quick  growth.  It  is  readily  eaten  by  cowls,  sheep  and 
cattle.  Lb.,  35c;  3 lbs,  85c,  postpaid.  See  Price  List  fori  quotations  on 
larger  quantities. 


T nrflim n You  will  have  better  stands  of  all  legum- 

'L'CSU111C  DdLlCI  id  inous  crops — such  as  CLOVERS.  ALFALFA, 
VETCH,  SOY  BEANS  AND  COW  PEAS,  if  you  inoculate  the  seed  before 
planting.  Especially  true  in  seeding  a crop  on  soil  that  has  not  grown  a 
crop  of  that  kind  for  several  seasons.  At  the  price,  the  Legume  Bacteria 
culture  pays  for  itself  hundreds  of  times  in  increased  yields.  Prices:  1 

small  bottle,  sufficient  for  30  lbs.  of  seed,  70c;  one  bottle  sufficient  for  60 
of  seed,  $1.30,  postpaid. 

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Sudan  Grass,  tlie  Great  Drought  Resister. 


Sudan  Grass 

The  Greatest  Drought  Resister  Known. 

This  annual  grass,  first  introduced  by 
the  U.  S Agricultural  Department,  in  a 
very  short  time  has  become  one  of  the 
most  valuable  grasses  for  hay  purposes. 
It  is  a tall  annual  grass,  growing  under 
favorable  conditions  to  a height  of  6 to 
10  feet,  but  when  broadcasted  thickly  it 
grows  only  3 to  5 feet  high.  The  stems 
are  fine,  the  largest  stalks  seldom  thicker 
than  a lead  pencil.  Where  the  plants  are 
scattered, they  stool  abundantly,  as  many 
as  100  stalks  coining  from  a single  root. 

The  grass  cures  easily,  making  hay  of 
excellent  quality,  which  is  readily  eaten 
by  all  kinds  of  live  stock.  Will  ordinarily 
yield  two  cuttings  of  hay  in  a season. 
The  hay  should  be  cut  as  soon  as  the 
grass  is  fully  headed.  Two  or  more  cut- 
tings per  season  can  be  made,  and  the 
yield  is  from  two  to  four  tons  per  acre. 
The  quality  of  Sudan  Grass  hay  is  supe- 
rior to  Millet  hay  and  is  said  to  be  about 
equal  to  Tirnothy.  Sudan  Grass  is  admir- 
ably suited  for  growing  in  mixtures  with 
field  peas,  cow  peas,  sand  vetches,  and 
other  legumes,  the  stiff  stems  of  thj§ 
grass  supporting  the  vines  of  the  leguHie:? 
well.  Will  grow  on  practically  al|  §§il§ 
and  can  be  used  as  a catch-crop,  samp  as 
Millet.  Sudan  Grass  is  strictly  an  annual 
and  dies  each  year  like  Millet, 

Sow  the  seed  when  the  ground  has 
come  warm,  in  spring,  either  in  drills, 
using  3 to  5 lbs.  per  acre,  or  broadcast, 
using  15  to  25.  tbs.  per  acre. 

Price:  Lb.,  35c,  postpaid.  Writ©  for 

prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Flax  Seed 

In  procuring  Flax  Seed  attention  should 
be  paid  that  it  be  healthy  and  perfectly 
clean,  as  this  is  such  an  important  item. 
We  offer  good,  clean  and  healthy  seed  of 
this  variety  at  a very  reasonable  price. 
Cleaning  Flax  so  as  to  make  it  suitable 
for  seed  is  an  expensive  operation,  re- 
quiring special  machinery,  and  often  in- 
volves considerable  waste.  Flax  will 
grow  on  soil  that  is  too  poor  to  support 
other  crops.  Write  for  prices. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH 


Farm  Seeds  81 


New  White  Wonder 

—The  most  striking'  feature  of  White 
Wonder  Millet  is  the  size  of  the  heads, 
which  will  run  from  eight  up  to 
eighteen  inches  and  a single  head  will 
have  as  many  as  15,000  seeds.  The 
yield  of  White  Wonder  is  extremely 
heavy,  being  fully  half  again  as  heavy 
as  that  of  Golden  Millet.  Some 
growers  of  White  Wonder  Millet  claim 
that  it  will  out  yield  other  Millets 
three  to  one.  Another  desirable  fea- 
ture of  White  Wonder  Millet  is  its 
earliness.  This  variety  is  much  ear- 
lier than  Golden  Millet.  The  foliage 
is  very  heavy,  the  leaves  broad  and 
therefore  it  produces  an  immense 
amount  of  excellent  fodder  which 
cures  very  readily.  We  believe  that 
on  account  of  the  earliness,  the  im- 
mense yield  of  both  grain  and  fodder, 
and  the  vigorous  growth  which  leaves 
the  ground  clean,  White  Wonder  Mil- 
let will  soon  take  first  place  among  the 
Millets.  Price:  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid. 


MILLET 


Nothing  pays  better  for  a stock  raiser  or  a dairy  farmer 
than  a few  acres  of  Millet,  for  it  not  only  yields  at  least 
half  again  as  much  hay  per  acre  as  Timothy  or  Clover  but 
is  also  of  the  greatest  feeding  value  and  milk  producing 
quality.  When  spring  is  so  unfavorable  that  other  crops 
fail  to  grow,  or  when  the  season  is  so  late  and  wet  that 
corn  will  not  mature  any  more.  Millet  is  invaluable. 

Prices  on  Millet  and  all  Farm  Seeds  are  subject  to  market 
changes.  Write  for  our  Current  Farm  Seed  Price  Fist. 


Golden  Millet 


This  grows  very  rank  and  is  one  of 
the  best  varieties  for  hay  or  fodder. 
On  good,  rich  soil  it  will  make  a growth  of  4 to  5 feet  high, 
and,  although  the  hay  may  seem  coarse,  yet  it  is  so  tender 
that  if  cut  at  the  right  stage,  which  is  when  in  full  bloom, 
even  the  hogs  will  eat  the  cured  hay  quite  greedily.  A 
yield  of  5 tons  of  hay  per  acre  is  nothing  unusual.  Sow  3 
pecks  per  acre.  Golden  Millet  will  withstand  dry  weather 
remarkably  well.  This  was  formerly  sold  under  the  name 
of  German  Millet.  Price,  3 lbs.,  60c,  postpaid. 


Common  Millet 


Earlier  than  Golden  and  of 
dwarfer  growth.  Some  like  it 
best,  but  it  is  not  equal  to  our  German  or  Golden  for  quan- 
tity and  quality  of  hay.  Price:  3 lbs.,  60c  postpaid. 

LTiin  cfzrriiin  Preferred  by  some  to  Golden 

Hungarian  IVllliet  Millet,  as  it  is  about  a week 
earlier.  Does  not  grow  as  large,  but  makes  finer  hay. 
Write  for  prices. 


(Billion  Dollar  Grass) — The  best 

Japanese  inillCL  soii  on  Which  to  sow  this  Millet  is 
one  which  is  in  a fair  condition  of  fertility  and  inclined  to 
be  wet  rather  than  dry.  Japanese  Millet  is  adapted  to  all 
sections  of  the  country.  It  will  grow  six  to  eight  feet  high 
and  yield  15  to  20  tons  per  acre.  It  is  excellent  for  silage. 
It  is  fully  equal  to  the  best  corn  fodder  as  food  for  milch 
cows.  The  seed  may  be  sown  broadcast  at  the  rate  of  20 
to  25  pounds  per  acre,  but  it  is  better  to  sow  it  in  drills  10 
to  15  inches  apart,  using  10  to  12  pounds  per  acre,  as  this 
variety  stools  remarkably  and  should  not  be  sown  too 
thick.  Japanese  Millet  is  much  leafier  than  Common  Mil- 
let. Price:  3 lbs.,  65c,  postpaid. 

Sihprian  Millpt  Tt  is  extremely  hardy,  withstands 
OlUCliail  1Y1111CL  drought  wonderfully  and  is  about 
two  weeks  earlier  than  Golden  Millet,  growing  2%  to  3 
feet  in  height.  Price:  3 lbs.,  60c,  postpaid. 


Sorghum  or  Sugar  Cane 

EARLY  AAIBER  CANE. — Our  Northern  grown  stock  is  the 
earliest,  richest  and  best  for  syrup.  It  produces  a rich,  clear 
syrup,  yielding  from  150  to  250  gallons  per  acre,  and  is  a 
very  profitable  crop.  Sorghum  grown  for  syrup  often  returns 
a profit  of  $100.00  per  acre.  1 lb.,  30c;  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid. 

SUGAR  CANE  FOR  FODDER 


Mammoth  Russian  Sunflower 

A more  profitable  or  important  crop  can  hardly  be 
raised.  The  seed  is  highly  valued  by  farmers  and  poul- 
try breeders,  who  have  tried  it.  The  hens  will  fatten 
on  it  and  lay  more  eggs  than  on  any  other  food.  Single 
heads  measure  from  12  to  22  inches  in  diameter,  and 
contain  a lot  of  seed,  which  can  be  raised  much  cheaper 
than  corn.  The  stalks  make  good  fire-wood.  Many 
farmers  are  now  profitably  growing  sunflower  for 
silage.  3 lbs.  per  acre.  Fb.,  30c;  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid. 


A much  neglected  but  highly  valuable  crop,  owing  to  its 
great  adaptability  as  a food  for  live  stock.  It  can  be  profit- 
ably grown  everywhere,  from  the  extreme  North  to  the  ex- 
treme South.  It  grows  right  along  through  the  severest 
droughts,  and  springs  up  quickly  after  being  fed  or  cut. 

As  a fodder  plant  it  is  the  most  economical  plant  in  exist- 
ence, and  of  the  very  best  quality,  being  sweet,  tender,  nutri- 
tious and  is  greedily  eaten  by  cattle,  horses  and  hogs.  As 
much  as  50  tons  of  green  fodder  have  grown  per  acre, 
which  is  of  the  highest  feeding  value,  and  milch  cows  will 
give  more  and  richer  milk  than  if  fed  other  feed.  It  can 
be  cut  several  times  during  the  season  if  not  allowed  to  get 
too  high,  and  makes  a good,  sweet  hay.  Sow  50  pounds  per 
acre  for  best  results.  Produces  larger  yields  than  Millet 
Price  is  quoted  on  our  Current  Farm  Seed  Price  Fist. 

Schrock’s  Kaffir -Sorghum 

A wonderful  new  grain  that  will  stand  more  dry  weather 
than  any  other.  Full  description  page  13  this  catalog. 

Kaffir  Corn 

An  excellent  fodder  plant,  yielding  two  crops  of  fodder  dur- 
ing a season.  It  grows  from  four  to  five  feet  high,  making  a 
straight,  upright  growth.  The  stalks  keep  green  and  are 
brittle  and  juicy,  not  hardening  like  other  varieties  of  sor- 
ghum, and  making  excellent  fodder,  either  green  or  dried, 
which  is  highly  relished  by  cattle,  horses  and  mules.  For 
fodder,  sow  1 to  1 V2  bushels  either  broadcast  or  in  drills. 
1 lb.,  25c;  3 lbs.,  70c.  postpaid. 

Broom  Corn 

Broom  Corn  is  one  of  the  most  paying  crops  and  is  adapted 
to  any  soil  that  will  grow  corn.  It  will  make  a crop  with  very 
little  rain.  One  acre  will  yield  1 to  1%  tons  of  cured  brush 
and  up  to  40  bushels  of  seed,  which  is  nearly  equal  to  oats  in 
feeding  value.  Plant  in  drills  3%  feet  apart,  and  in  rows 
3 inches  apart,  and  cultivate  like  corn.  5 to  8 lbs.  per  acre. 

IMPROVED  EVERGREEN. — The  best  variety  in  cultiva- 
tion, on  account  of  color  and  quality  of  brush;  ripens  very 
early,  grows  about  8 to  10  feet  high,  brush  of  good  length, 
fine  and  straight.  Price:  3 lbs.,  65c,  postpaid. 


Golden  Millet. 


82  Farm 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


BELL  BRAND  CLOVERS 

Purest  Seed  Obtainable 

IS  ONE  or  THE  GREATEST  CLOVER  MARKETS  IN  THE  COUN- 
TRY. Michigan  produces  the  choicest  quality  of  Clover  Seed  and  we  are  right  in 
the  center  of  the  belt,  therefore  we  are  in  excellent  position,  to  supply  our  custom- 
ers with  the  very  best  quality  seed  at  reasonable  prices. 

ISBELL’S  BELL  BRAND  CLOVER  AND  GRASS  SEEDS  ARE  THE  BEST. 
Under  this  trade-mark  we  send  out  the  very  finest  quality  seed  obtainable,  fully 
tested  and  guaranteed  as  to  its  purity  and  germination,  and  every  bag  plainly  marked. 
When  you  order  Bell  Brand  Seeds  you  get  the  best  that  money  can  buy. 

Regardless  of  scarcity  or  price,  we  always  hold  our  BELL  BRAND  Clover  and 
Timothy  Seeds  at  the  highest  level  of  quality.  No  seed  will  go  out  under  that 
name  unless  it  is  absolutely  high  grade. 

PRICES  ON  CLOVER  SEED  ARE  SUBJECT  TO  MARKET  CHANGES.  WRITE 
FOR  CURRENT  PRICE  LIST. 

Medium  Red  Clover 

Also  Called  Small  Red  June  Clover. 

This  is  considered  the  most  valuable  of  all  the  Clovers  and  is  known  to  every 
farmer.  It  makes  two  crops  each  year.  The  first  is  usually  cut  when  it  is  in  blossom 
for  hay;  the  last  crop  may  be  harvested  for  seed,  cut  for  hay  or  plowed  under  to 
add  fertility  to  the  soil.  It  may  be  sown  either  in  the  spring  or  fall,  and  if  no 
other  grasses  are  used,  at  the  rate  of  8 to  12  pounds  per  acre.  We  are  in  position 
to  supply  the  finest  quality  seed  that  the  market  affords. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND — The  best  quality  seed  that  money  can  buy.  Guar- 
anteed high  purity  and  germination.  None  better  at  any  price.  Pound,  55c,  postpaid. 

ISBELL’S  “JAXON”  BRAND — Equal  to  “Prime,”  Superior,”  “Extra  Fancy,” 
etc.  A dependable  grade  at  a lower  price.  Pound,  50c,  postpaid. 


Medium  Red  or  June  Clover. 


Mammoth  Red  Clover 

Also  Called  English  Sapling  or  Pea  Vine 
Clover. 

Well  known  in  many  parts  of  the  country 
and  highly  valued  for  its  enormous  yield.  It 
is  claimed  by  many  of  our  best  farmers  that 
it  is  easier  to  get  a “catch”  with  Mammoth 
Red  on  light  sandy  lands  than  with  any 
other.  For  hog  pasture  it  has  no  equal.  It 
produces  very  large  crops  of  hay,  yielding 
from  three  to  five  tons  per  acre.  The  hay 
is  of  choice  quality,  and  is  greedily  eaten  by 
all  kinds  of  stock.  As  a fertilizer  to  plow 
under  green  it  has  no  equal,  and  for  this 
purpose  5 to  6 pounds  per  acre  should  be 
sown  with  all  small  grain.  Sow  10  to  15 
lb  s.  per  acre. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND — Pound,  55c, 
postpaid. 

ISBELL’S  “JAXON”  BRAND — Pound,  50c, 
postpaid. 

Crimson  Clover 


Alsike  or  Swedish  Clover 


Mammoth  Clover. 


Although  it  is  only  an  annual,  it  answers 
the  same  purpose  as  the  Medium  Red  Clover  in  many  respects. 
It  is  remarkable  for  its  rapid  growth,  and  is  the  only  Clover 
that  yields  a full  and  heavy  crop  the  first  year.  One  of  the 
most  important  features  is  its  great  value  as  a fertilizer. 
It  should  therefore  be  sown  with  all 
spring  grain  for  the  purpose  of  re- 
claiming worn-out  soil  and  keeping 
up  improved  land  to  its  fertility. 

Also  much  used  for  fall  pasture.  In- 
valuable in  Southern  States  for  fall 
sowing  to  pasture  in  the  early  spring 
©r  plow  under.  Sow  12  to  15  lbs. 
per  acre. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND— 

Pound.  40c,  prepaid. 

White  Clover 

This  is  of  particular  value  in 
mixtures  for  permanent  pastures 
and  lawns  and  will  grow  on  al- 
most any  kind  of  soil,  even  on 
wet  and  moist  ground.  Being 
very  hardy  and  of  creeping  habit, 
it  will  also  prevent  the  ground 
from  being  washed  away  by  heavy 
rains.  White  Clover  is  used  main- 
ly for  sowing  in  mixtures  with 
other  grass  seeds,  especially  with 
Blue  Grass,  to  obtain  permanent 
pastures.  5 to  6 lb  s.  per  acre. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND  — 

Pound,  85c,  prepaid. 


The  best  Clover  for  low  moist  soils — or  soils 
deficient  in  lime. 

Alsike  Clover  has  a place  on  a great  many 
farms  where  it  is  more  profitable  to  grow 
than  either  Red  Clover  or  Alfalfa.  Under 
certain  conditions  it  has  many  advantages 
over  other  Clovers — for  instance  where  the 
soil  is  slightly  acid  or  sour  and  lime  is  hard 
to  get  or  for  some  reason  has  not  been  ap- 
plied— sow  Alsike  Clover — -it  will  stand  poor- 
ly drained  wet  soils  better  than  any  other 
clovers. 

Alsike  makes  an  excellent  feed  for  dairy 
cows  and  is  bright  colored  and  sweet  when 
properly  cured.  The  plant  being  smooth, 
it  is  less  dusty  than  Red  Clover  hay. 

It  adapts  itself  to  a great  variety  of  soils 
and  conditions,  being  capable  of  resisting 
the  extremes  of  drought  and  wet. 

Alsike  is  sown  with  grass  seed  to  good 
advantage,  which  serves  to  hold  the  clover 
up  and  make  cutting  easier.  Alsike  and 
Timothy  is  a good  mixture  as  both  mature 
at  the  same  time,  which  is  a very  important 
feature  for  the  production  of  hay.  When  seeded  alone, 
use  6 to  8 pounds  per  acre. 

ISBELL’S  “BELL”  BRAND — Pound,  50c,  postpaid. 
ISBELL’S  “JAXON”  BRAND— Pound,  45c,  postpaid. 


IMPROVE  YOUR  SOIL  — SAVE 
FERTILIZER  BILLS. 

Next  in  importance  to  the  pro- 
duction of  big  crops  is  the  con- 
servation of  the  soil  for  the  fu- 
ture. Commercial  fertilizers  are 
very  expensive  and  often  unob- 
tainable. Sow  6 to  8 lbs.  of  Clover 
Seed  /per  acre-  with  all  small  grainsl 


A Field  of  Alsike  Clover. 


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NORTHERN  ALFALFA 

Withstands  the  Winters 

Alfalfa  can  be  grown  successfully  in  every  state  of‘  the  Union,  it  succeeds 
splendidly  in  all  sections  of  our  state.  Alfalfa  produces  three  to  four  cuttings 
per  season,  yielding  3 to  7 tons  of  finest  hay  per  acre.  In  addition  to  the  hay 
crop.  Alfalfa  adds  $100.00  to  the  value  of  every  acre  of  land  on  which  it  grows. 

It  does  not  exhaust  the  soil  but  enriches  it.  Alfalfa  is  worth  45  per  cent  more 
than  Clover  and  00  per  cent  more  than  Timothy.  The  green  forage  secured  from 
an  acre  of  Alfalfa  for  the  season  is  approximately  double  that  of  Clover,  three 
times  that  of  Timothy,  and  five  times  that  of  Brome  Grass. 

Alfalfa  hay,  when  properly  fed,  is  much  more  valuable  roughage  than  either 
timothy  or  prairie  hay,  and  reduced  the  cost  of  daily  ration  from  25  to  35  per 
cent  when  substituted  for  timothy  or  prairie  hay  and  fed  with  corn  and  oats. 

SEED  OF  PRIME  IMPORTANCE. — The  success  of  your  Alfalfa  depends  largely 
on  the  seed  that  you  use.  We  offer  the  best  and  hardiest  strains. 

INOCULATE  ALFALFA  SEED. — It  will  mean  a fuller  stand  and  bigger  crop 
for  you.  Edwards’  Legume  Bacteria  is  most  productive  of  results.  Full  direc- 
tions with  every  bottle.  Also  beneficial  to  Clovers,  Vetches,  Soy  Beans,  Cow  Peas, 
and  other  Legumes.  Bottle  large  enough  to  inoculate  30  lbs.  of  seed,  70c,  by 
mail.  60  lb.  size,  $1.30  by  mail. 

Western  Grown  Alfalfa 

Pure,  plump  seed  of  good  color  from  dry  land  sections 
only.  A hardy  strain  from  fields  where  yields  of  hay  and 
seed  have  been  immense.  Adapted  for  milder  states.  Isbell’s 
“Bell  Brand”  Quality,  lb.,  40c;  3 lbs.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 

White  Blossom  Sweet  Clover 

Bokhara — MelilotUs  Alba. 

Sweet  Clover  resembles  Alfalfa  plant  in  habit  of  growth, 
but  it  grows  larger,  often  four  to  six  feet  high,  and  is  a 
great  drought  resister.  Valuable  to  plow  under,  increasing 
values  of  worn-out  soils.  It  is  a valuable  forage  crop,  while 
some  animals  refuse  to  eat  it  at  first  because  of  its  peculiar 
taste  and  odor,  they  soon  learn  to  like  it  and  thrive  on  it. 
For  hay  cut  just  as  it  is  coming1  into  bloom  and  handle 
like  Alfalfa.  The  second  cutting  can  usually  be  secured  40 
to  60  days  later  if  not  pastured.  Sweet  Clover  is  of  extreme 
value  in  preparing  soil  for  Alfalfa,  as  the  bacteria  of  Sweet 
Clover  is  the  same  as  that  of  Alfalfa  and  yet  it  will  thrive 
on  all  classes  of  soil  otherwise  too  poor  to  establish  Alfalfa. 
Much  used  by  bee-keepers,  the  small  white  flowers  yielding 
honey.  Sow  from  April  1st  to  September  15th,  with  or 
without  nurse  crops,  using  15  to  25  pounds  per  acre.  Pound, 
50c;  3 lbs.,  $1.35,  postpaid. 

Yellow  Blossom  Sweet  Clover 

Very  similar  to  White  Bl*ossom,  but  it  blooms  two  weeks 
earlier.  Fine  for  inoculating  soil  for  Alfalfa  or  for  plow- 
ing under.  Its  dense  growth  smothers  out  weeds.  Pound, 
45c;  3 lbs.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

Alfalfa  in  quantity  quoted  in  our  Current  Price  List. 


Michigan  Grown  Alfalfa  Seed 

For  full  description  see  page  13.  Isbell’s  “Bell”  Brand, 
pound,  50c;  3 lbs.,  $1.35,  postpaid. 

Hardy  Dakota  Alfalfa 

Extremely  valuable  in  all  sections  of  severe  winters. 
This  seed  was  produced  in  Dakota  from  fields  that  have 
stood  there  thirty  years,  living  through  ice  sheets  and  temper- 
atures of  30  degrees  below  zero  in  winter  and  hot  dry  winds 
in  summer.  This  seed  is  bound  to  produce  strong,  vigorous 
plants.  Plants  have  the  spreading  root  system  so  they  are 
valuable  in  sections  where  the  hard  pan  lies  close  to  the 
surface  and  drainage  is  not  perfect.  The  Dakota  strain  makes 
Alfalfa  possible  on  practically  all  farms.  Pound,  45c;  3 lbs., 
$1.25,  postpaid. 

Grimm  Alfalfa 

The  much  advertised  Grimm  Alfalfa  is  truly  a wonderful 
acquisition  to  the  Northern  farmer.  Originated  in  Minne- 
sota by  Wendelin  Grimm  many  years  ago — selected  from  the 
hardiest  plants  year  after  year  until  it  is  a fixed  type  of 
extreme  vigor.  The  crown  of  the  plant  is  receding,  so  is 
protected  by  the  surface  of  the  soil  and  is  very  heavily 
stooling,  one  root  often  producing  300  to  400  shoots.  Roots 
are  fibrous  and  branching,  instead  of  the  long  tap  root.  A 
variety  especially  adapted  for  shallow  soil  in  cold  regions. 
The  flowers  are  variegated — purple  predominating.  Some 
growers  report  larger  yields  of  Grimm  than  other  strains, 
giving  a leafier,  finer  hay.  Our  seed  is  guaranteed  to  be 
the  genuine  Grimm  and  is  unsurpassed  in  purity.  Isbell’s 
“Bell  Brand”  Quality,  lb.,  75c;  3 lbs.,  $2.00,  postpaid. 


A Jackson  County,  Michigan,  Crop  of  Dakota  Alfalfa. 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Timothy. 


Isbell’s  High  Grade  Grass  Seed 

Prices  Subject  to  Market  Changes.  Ask  for  our  Current  Farm  Seed  Price  Fist. 

Timothy 

As  a crop  to  cut  for  hay,  Timothy  is  probably  surpassed  by  no  other  grass  now 
cultivated.  If  sown  alone  it  requires  8 to  12  pounds  per  acre.  It  is  usually  sown 
with  other  grasses  about  one -half  to  one-third  of  the  above  amount.  Can  be 
sown  in  either  fall  or  spring.  Timothy  Seed  is  one  of  our  specialties,  we  sell  many 
car-loads  of  seed  annually  to  other  seed  houses,  besides  the  great  quantities  re- 
quired for  our  regular  trade.  Michigan  grown  Timothy  Seed  is  of  superior  quality 
and  will  suit  the  most  critical  buyer. 

ISBEFF’S  BEFF  BRAND  TIMOTHY. — Ths  is  the  very  best  grade  of  extra  re- 
cleaned seed  and  is  positively  the  purest  on  the  market.  Pound,  30c,  postpaid. 

ISBEFF’S  JACKSON  BRAND  TIMOTHY.— Pound,  25c,  postpaid. 

Kentucky  Blue  Grass 

The  most  widely  known  of  all  the  natural  grasses,  which  does  well  everywhere 
and  can  be  found  in  almost  every  part  of  our  broad  country.  It  is  grown  more 
for  pasture  than  for  hay,  as  it  starts  to  grow  unusually  early  in  spring  and  pro- 
vides good  feed  in  May  and  June  in  our  Northern  States,  and  produces  a good 
growth  until  the  ground  freezes.  This  grass  is  very  hardy  and  neither  injured 
by  the  cold  nor  by  dry  weather,  hot  sun,  the  tramping  of  hoofs  or  close  mowing. 
It  is  suited  to  any  variety  of  soil,  but  seems  to  succeed  besit  on  moist,  rich  land. 
It  requires  about  two  years  to  become  well  established,  and  for  this  reason  should 
be  used  only  where  permanent  pastures  are  wanted.  Used  extensively  for  lawns. 

ISBEFF’S  BEFF  BRAND.— 1 lb.,  45c;  3 lbs.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 

Canadian  Blue  Grass 

A celebrated  Canadian  variety,  where  it  is  grown  very  extensively  for  pasture 
and  hay.  Will  thrive  in  any  soil  and  under  practically  any  weather  conditions. 
Prices:  1 lb.,  35c;  3 lbs.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 


Orchard  Grass 

A most  valuable  grass  for  pasture  and 
nay  land  and  on  account  of  its  earliness 
very  valuable  for  permanent  pastures,  as  it 
furnishes  the  first  green  bite  in  the  spring 
and  the  last  in  the  fall,  is  quick  to  recover 
from  close  cropping  and  even  thrives  better 
the  more  it  is  cropped.  Gives  rich  pasture 
till  late  in  the  fall.  It  will  stand  the 
drought.  It  is  well  suited  for  shady  plaices, 
such  as  orchards  and  groves.  Richer  feed 
than  Timothy  and  outlives  that  grass.  Sow 
15  lbs.  per  acre. 

ISBEFF’S  “BEFF”  BRAND.— 1 lb.,  45c; 
3 lbs.,  $1.25,  prepaid. 

Meadow  Fescue 

Also  Known  as  English  Blue  Grass. 

We  regard  this  as  one  of  the  most  valu- 
able grasses  for  it  adapts  itself  to  different 
conditions  of  soil  and  climate.  It  produces 
a great  amount  of  early  and  late  feed  of 
good  quality  and  yields  heavily.  As  a 
pasture  grass  it  is  particularly  valuable, 
being  one  of  the  earliest  in  spring  and  lat- 
est in  fall,  and  never  freezes  out  or  winter- 
kills.  It  grows  well  on  wet  or  dry  bottoms, 
hillsides  and  tops,  gravelly  and  loamy 
lands  and  clays.  About  18  to  22  lbs.  of 
seed  should  be  sown  per  acre. 

ISBEFF’S  “BEFF”  BRAND.— lib.,  35c; 
3 lbs.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 


CAHOON  SEED  SOWER. 


Farmers,  who  keep  track, 
figure  that  the  Cahoon 
Seeder  saves  them  money, 
time  and  seed.  It  has  giv- 
en satisfaction  for  half  a 
century  and  has  an  accurate 
and  positive  feed.  Will 
outwear  any  other  kind. 
Order  this  with  your  seeds. 
Price,  not  prepaid,  $4.75 
each;  weighs  7 tbs.  packed 
to  ship. 


Red  Top  or  Herd’s  Grass 

FANCY  SOFID  SEED.— This  is  well  ad- 
apted to  Northern  States.  Suitable  to 
the  meadow  and  pasture  mixture.  Adapts 
itself  to  any  soil,  but  produces  best  results 
on  moist,  rich  soils,  where  it  grows  2 to 

2 V2  feet  high.  One  of  the  few  grasses  that 
will  stand  a slightly  sour  soil.  For  pas- 
ture, 8 to  10  pounds  per  acre.  Often  sown 
with  timothy  and  clover. 

ISBEFF’S  “BEFF”  BRAND.— 1 lb.,  35c; 

3 lbs.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 

Bromus  Inermis 

Bromus  Inermis  or  Brome  Grass  has 
proved  a great  success.  It  forms  a leafy, 
compact  turf  and  does  well  for  pasture 
and  hay.  A very  quick  grass  to  start.  Will 
make  green  verdure  in  4 weeks.  It  makes 
hay  of  about  the  same  quality  as  timothy 
and  yields  well.  It  stands  drought  best  of 
any  of  our  cultivated  grasses.  We  recom- 
mended some  years  ago  that  the  seed  be 
sown  with  one-third  to  one-half  seeding  of 
oats  (which  should  be  cut  green  and  very 
high  stubble  left)  instead  of  alone.  In  this 
way  15  pounds  to  the  acre  is  sufficient,  as 
the  oats  assist  in  keeping  down  the  weeds. 

ISBEFF’S  “BEFF”  BRAND.— 1 lb..  35c; 
3 lbs.,  $1,00,  prepaid. 


Orchard  Grass. 


Perennial  Rye  Grass 

This  variety  is  used  exclusively  for  pastures  and 
lawns;  succeeds  well  in  shady  places.  Has  given  ex- 
. c.ellent  • satisfaction  wherever  tried.  It  is  especially 
adapted  for  pastures,  as  it  will  endure  close  cropping, 
and'  is  of  strong  and  quick  successive  aftergrowth. 
English  Rye  Grass  produces  an  abundance  of  foliage, 
which  remains  bright  and  green  throughout  the  sea- 
son, and  for  this  reason  is  much  used  for  Lawn  Grass 
Mixtures.  Sow  20  to  25  ;lb-s’.-  per  acre. 

ISBEFF’S  “BEFF”  BRAND.— 1 lb.,  35c;  3 lbs.,  85c, 
prepaid. 

Timothy  and  Alsike  Clover  Mixture 

The  Cheapest  Mixture  to  Sow  This  Year. 

A better  combination  for  either  pasture  or  meadow 
than  Medium  Red  Clover'  and  Timothy,  as  these  blos- 
som and  ripen  at  the  same  time.  Can  be  sown  to  good 
advantage  on  moist  soil  where  Red  Clover  would  soon 
perish,  and  will  make  a much  finer  hay  than  this. 

The  Timothy  and  Alsike  Clover  Seed  we  offer  has 
been  raised  together.  The  mixture  contains  about  one- 
fourth  to  one-third  of  Alsike  Clover  and  the  balance 
Timothy,  which  is  just  the  proper  quantity  of  each  to 
produce  good  results.  It  should  be  sown  at  the  rate  of 
10  pounds  per  acre.  Price,  1 lb.,  30c;  3 lbs.,  75c, 
prepaid. 

Special  Clover  Grass  Mixtures 

For  Pastures  and  Meadows. 

We  are  in  position  to  supply  properly  prepared 
Clover-Grass  Mixture  for  all  purposes  and  soils  at 
right  prices.  Write  us  about  your  requirements  and 
we  will  quote. 


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Isbell’s  Quick  Maturing  Field  Corn 

It  is  Doubly  Important  This  Year  That  You  Plant  Only  Michigan  Grown  Early  Seed  Corn 


WHY  ISBELL’S  SEED  CORN  WILL  MAKE  YOUR  BANK  ACCOUNT  GROW. 

Corn  is  the  most  important  crop  on  every  farm  in  the  great  Corn  Belt  of  the  U.  S.  You  can  make  it  the  MOST  PROFIT- 
ABLE CROP  as  well  by  planting  Isbell’s  Improved,  high-yielding  varieties.  We  are 
in  excellent  position  to  supply  our  customers  with  the  very  best  quality  of  Michigan 
grown  seed  corn. 

In  the  first  place,  we  have  a man  who  knows  corn.  He  has  studied  down  deep  into  the 
proposition  in  Iowa — a great  corn  state.  He  spent  years  there  and  in  Minnesota, 
where  successful  corn  growing  means  careful  attention  to  the  strains  and  varieties 
you  plant.  This  man  knows  by  practical  experience.  There  is  no  man  better  equipped 
in  this  country  to  tell  our  customers  which  kinds  are  best — and  to  see  that  these 
stocks  go  to  you  in  the  best  condition  to  make  good.  In  buying  seed  corn  from  us, 
you  not  only  get  good  seed,  but  the  expert  advice  of  one  who  knows  what  you  want. 

Secondly,  our  equipment  is  complete.  Corn  is  dried  right — is  tested  for  germination 
— and  above  all  is  selected  and  graded  so  that  you  get  only  the  best  ears  and  the  best 
kernels  from  those  ears  to  plant  for  your  crop.  Take  “corn  growing”  out  of  the  un- 
certain class  and  make  it  a sure  thing. 

Free  samples  of  shelled  corn  will  be  gladly  sent  on  request. 


Isbell’s  First  Choice 


Earliest  of  Early  Dents. 


Early  Maturing — Heavy  Yielding.  The  first  choice  of  thousands  of  farmers.  The 

best  early  Yellow  Dent  for  Northern  States. 

ISBELL’S  FIRST  CHOICE  demonstrated  its  great  value  to  the  corn  farmer  this 
year.  It  was  one  of  the  very  few  varieties  to  mature  in  Michigan  the  past  season, 
which  was  the  most  unfavorable  corn  year  in  a decade. 

ISBELL’S  FIRST  CHOICE  is  an  extra  early  yellow 
dent  corn,  maturing  in  85  to  90  days  from  planting. 

It  shows  a thoroughbred  type  of  ear,  well  formed  and 
covered  from  tip  to  end  with  large,  deep  kernels  of 
rich  golden  yellow  color.  The  ears  are  of  medium  size, 
with  exceedingly  small  cob,  yielding  more  pounds  of 
shelled  corn  per  bushel  of  ears  than  many  of  the  larger 
and  later  varieties.  Is  a very  heavy  yielding  corn, 
nearly  all  stalks  producing  two  well  developed  ears,  and  no  barren 
stalks.  Ears  average  from  7 to  9 inches  in  length,  very  uniform  in 
shape  and  size. 

ISBELL’S  FIRST  CHOICE  is  of  strong  growth,  deep  rooted  and 
stocky,  withstanding  drought  to  a remarkable  degree.  The  stalks 
grow  5 to  7 feet  tall  and  are  very  leafy.  Another  valuable  charac- 
teristic is  its  wonderful  adaptability  to  different  soils,  producing 
heavy  yields  on  light  as  well  as  heavy  soils.  Its  earliness  makes  it 
very  valuable  for  the  northern  sections. 

ISBELL’S  FIRST  CHOICE  is  the  earliest  maturing  full  yellow 
dent  corn  suitable  to  the  soil  and  climate  of  Michigan  and  has  by  far 
the  widest  range  of  usefulness.  Under  ordinary  conditions  it  will 
mature  as  far  north  as  the  latitude  of  Bay  City,  and  has  even  given 
good  results  in  the  Charlevoix  sections. 

Our  seed  of  First  Choice  has  been  grown  in  Central  Michigan  for  a 
number  of  years,  and  is  therefore  adapted  to  all  the  Central  Belt 
of  Michigan,  Wisconsin,  also  Northern  Pennsylvania  and  Southern 
New  York.  Go  safe,  plant  early  maturing  corn  and  harvest  a good 
crop.  Price,  3 lbs.,  75c,  postpaid.  Write  for  prices  on  quantities. 

Isbell’s  Earliest  of  Early  Dents 

Ripens  in  85  to  90  Days. 

This  is  an  extremely  early  corn  (claimed  by  some  farmers  to  be 
the  very  earliest),  and  is  an  eight-rowed  corn,  neither  a true  Dent 
nor  a Flint,  but  a hybrid  Dent ; kernels  large,  broad  and  bright 
yellow.  A feature  of  the  corn  is  that  it  will  produce  a large  amount 
of  leaves,  making  it  very  desirable  for  fodder.  It  is  planted  largely 
by  stock  raisers  who  follow  the  plan  of  feeding  corn  in  the  bundle 
without  husking,  as  the  slim  ears  are  easy  for  tvs  young  cattle  to 
get  hold  of  and  there  is  no  danger  of  chokin'"  The  stalks  grow 
from  six  to  seven  feet  high,  with  the  ear  abo'  .nree  feet  from  the 
ground.  The  stalk  is  covered  with  dense  forage  atid  averages  two 
to  three  ears  on  every  stalk.  It  is  8-rowed  and  of  good  size  and 
shape,  with  a small  cob.  Stalks  are  very  deep  rooted.  Prices,  post- 
paid: 3 lbs.,  65c.  Write  for  pricesi  on  larger  quantities.  First  Choice. 


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Early  “Sure  Crop”  Varieties 

Northwestern  Dent 

The  Earliest  Dent  Corn  of  all.  Known  as  Pony  Dent  and  Smoiby  Dent. 

Northwestern  Dent  will  matui'e  in  Northern  Michigan,  Wisconsin  and  Min- 
nesota— under  ordinary  conditions.  This  one  fact  is  enough  to  recommend  it 
highly,  but  also  is  a heavy  yielder  and  readily  adapts  itself  to  practically  all 
soils.  Kernels  are  of  bright  cherry-red  color,  with  yellowish  cap — the  result 
of  a cross  between  a red  Flint  and  a Yellow  Dent.  Often  matures  in  less 
than  80  days.  Ears  are  7 to  10  inches  long,  10  to  14  rowed  and  have  a thin 
cob.  Type  of  the  variety  is  well  established  and  ears  are  exceedingly  uni- 
form. The  color  of  this  corn  should  not  be  objectionable  to  any  one — as  it 
will  mature  when  no  yellow  corn  will.  For  the  North  we  know  of  no  better 
corn  for  replanting  or  planting  late  in  season.  Grain  dries  very  quickly  and 
thoroughly.  A very  satisfactory  corn  for  “hogging  off.”  Northwestern  Dent 
can  be  relied  upon  year  in  and  year  out  to  produce  a larger  yield,  better  corn 
and.  mature  more  evenly  than  any  of  the  other  extra  early  .varieties.  .The 
stalks  grow  about  7 feet  high.  It  is  a splendid  corn  for  new  breaking.  Our 
seed  crop  of  this  corn  was  planted  May  17th  and  on  August  25th  it  was  all 
cut  and  in  the  shock,  thoroughly  matured,  with  no  soft  ears.  Prices,  postpaid, 
3 lbs.,  75c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Michigan  Yellow  Dent 

Early — Just  a few  days  later  than  “First  Choice,”  which  it  resembles — but 
has  a larger  ear  and  kernels.  We  recommend  it  for  Southern  Michigan,  North- 
ern Ohio,  Indiana  and  Illinois,  and  to  Southern  Pennsylvania.  Many  farmers 
in  the  central  and  northern  counties  of  Michigan  and  similar  sections  like  it 
for  an  early  ensilage  corn.  Ears  run  very  symmetrical — a good  corn  to  grow 
for  show  purposes,  light  golden  yellow  in  color.  The  cob  is  so  small  it  dries 
out  very  quickly  after  maturing.  Type  well  fixed  and  yields  run  very  high. 
Prices,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  65c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Silver  King  Corn 

Get  Prize  Winning  Corn.  Our  seed  stock  originated  in  the  same  field  of 
corn  which  took  the  premiums  at  the  Calhoun  County,  Michigan,  Fair: 

$50.00  Premium  on  best  three  bushels  of  ear  corn. 

$25.00  Premium  on  best  ten  ears  of  corn. 

$12.00  Premium  on  best  twelve  stalks. 

A certified  yield  of  130  bushel  baskets  of  ear  com  to  the  acre  on  15  acres. 

Silver  King  is  a beautiful  and  large  eared  early  white  dent  corn  that  is 
remarkable  for  its  high  yields.  For  that  reason  it  is  adapted  for  growing  in 
the  entire  corn  belt.  Farmers  in  southern  half  of  Min- 
nesota, Wisconsin,  Michigan,  New  York  and  Pennsylvania 
find  that  it  never  fails  to  mature  for  them.  Will  stand 
a good  deal  of  cold,  wet  weather.  Our  grower  has 
planted  Silver  King  in  Calhoun  County  for  the  past  ten 
years  and  always  harvested  a large  crop  of  good,  sound 
corn.  The  Wisconsin  Experiment  Station  recommends 
Silver  King  very  highly.  Under  ordinary  conditions  it 
yields  93  bushels  of  shelled  corn  per  acre  on  a 22*acre 
piece.  Ears  are  good  length,  8 to  9 inches,  and  grain 
runs  right  over  tip,  filling  up  cob  well ; it  is  16  to  20 
rowed.  Kernels  in  straight  rows  and  tightly  packed 
in,  cob  very  small.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs., 

85c.  Write  for  priices  on  larger  quantities. 

Pride  of  Michigan 

Few  Days  later  than  First  Choice — best  for  Southern 
Michigan  and  similar  latitudes. 

This  is  a specially  fine  sort  which  we  have  selected 
and  bred  up  for  Southern  and  Southwestern  Michigan. 
It  is  a large  yellow  dent,  equal  in  appearance  to  sorts 
grown  farther  south,  but  is  perfectly  safe  to  plant  in 
the  southern  and  southwestern  counties  of  Michigan. 
Our  aim  has  been  to  produce  a corn  which,  while  safe 
as  to  maturing,  would  also  be  as  large  and  fine  as  pos- 
sible for  the  above  described  section  of  country.  Also 
Southern  Wisconsin,  Northern  Iowa,  etc.  Stalks  grow 
about  7 to  8 ft.  high  and  set  the  ears  3%  to  4 ft.  from  the 
ground.  The  type  is  very  even.  Ears  measuring  8 to  10 
inches  in  length,  very  uniform  in  size  and  shape.  Color 
is  a clean  light  golden.  Cobs  small,  shank  easily  broken 
in  husking.  Shells  88  per  cent  and  often  more.  The 
seed  we  offer  has  been  bred  and  grown  in  Jackson 
County  for  many  years,  so  that  it  is  thoroughly  accli- 
mated. See  illustration.  Prices,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  65c. 

Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Michigan  White  Dent 

The  Earliest  White  Dent  Variety. 

A most  dependable  variety,  never  failing  and  growing 
good  crops  even  on  poor,  thin  soils.  This  corn  has  stood 
the  short  seasons  in  Northern  Minnesota,  Wisconsin  and 
Michigan,  and  is  the  ideal  white  dent  for  the  Northern 
farmer.  Especially  in  cold,  wet  seasons,  our  Michigan 
White  Dent  proves  of  great  value,  as  it  withstands  un- 
favorable weather  conditions  to  a remarkable  degree.  It 
is  a vigorous  grower  and  matures  in  90  days.  Ears  are 
large,  medium  depth  of  kernel,  not  as  deep  as  some,  but 
broad  and  running  well  out  over  the  tip  and  butt.  Ker- 
nels extremely  firm  and  solid,  weighing  like  lead.  Shells 
out  remarkably  well.  Prices,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  75c. 

Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


i ride  of  Michigan 


By  increasing  your  corn  yield  only 
one  bushel  per  acre  you  pay  for  all  the 
seed  corn  necessary  to  plant  an  acre. 
Our  customers  report  that  by  using 
Isbell’s  thoroughbred  seed  corn  they 
have  increased  yield  10  to  25  per  cent. 


Silver  King. 


Northwestern  Dent. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Farm  Seeds  87 


Improved  Learning  Yellow  Dent 

^ Medium  early,  maturing  in  100  to  110  days. 

Grown  very  largely  in  Eastern  and  Central 
States,  both  for  grain  and  fodder.  Stalks 
often  reach  10  to  12  feet  in  height  and  are 
very  leafy.  Very  often  produces  125  bushels 
of  shelled  corn  per  acre,  stalks  usually  bear- 
ing two  ears.  By  mail,  postpaid:  3 tbs.,  60c. 

Isbell’s  Current  Farm  Seed  List  quotes  com 
in  larger  quantities.  Write  for  it. 


Isbell’s  “Sure  Thing”  Dent  Corn 

WHITE  CAP,  PURPLE  TIP — Sure  Cropper  and  Very  Early. 

This  is  a distinct  variety  of  White  CaD  Dent  Corn,  the  kernels  on  the  tip 
end  of  the  ear  having  purple  caps.  “Sure-thing”  showed  its  extreme  value 
this  past  season  in  being  able  to  mature  a crop  even  under  such  adverse 
conditions  as  we  had  Dozens  of  fields  matured  dry  and  hard  when  most 
other  varieties  failed.  This  corn  is  the  result  of  a cross  made  several 
years  ago,  since  which  time,  by  careful  selection  and  improvement,  its 
type  and  characteristics  have  been  fixed.  The  corn  is  entirely  free  from 
barren  stalks.  Every  stalk  bears  at  least  one  good  sized,  well-developed 
ear,  and  many  of  them  two.  The  ears  are  very  uniform  in  shape  and 
appearance ; also  in  color,  which  is  a beautiful  white,  tinged  at  the  sides 
of  the  kernel  with  yellow.  The  ears  average  about  nine  inches  in  length 
and  are  well  filled  with  grains  at  butt  and  tip  ends.  This  corn  will  do 
well  on  soil  so  poor  and  sandy  that  no  other  could  live,  and  will  also 
respond  to  high  culture  in  a way  to  surprise  old  corn  growers.  It  is  deep- 
rooted,  which  accounts  for  its  vigorous  growth  even  in  dry  weather.  This 
corn  is  not  only  a producer  of  ears  but  also  of  fodder.  Prices,  postpaid: 
3 tbs.,  70c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

White  Cap  Yellow  Dent 

A selected  strain  of  the  old  standard  variety.  The  best  for  poor,  thin  soils. 

Thousands  of  farmers  plant  White  Cap  Yellow  Dent  every  year — and 
prefer  it  to  any  other.  In  fact,  taken  the  country  over  where  corn  is 
grown,  it  is  planted  in  ever-increasing  quantities  each  season — proof 
enough  of  its  value  as  a sure  cropper.  Matures  in  90  to  100  days,  stalks 
8 to  10  feet  high,  ears  8 to  10  inches  long,  with  16  to  18  rows.  White 
Cap  has  a light  yellow  grain  tipped  white,  and  a very  small  cob.  It  is  so 
well  fixed  in  type  that  ears  very  rarely  contain  anything  but  well  devel- 
oped kernels  from  butt  to  tip.  It  is  our  experience  that  White  Cap  gives 
better  results  on  poor,  thin  soil  than  any  other  early  dent — is  also  more 
drought  resistant.  Of  greatest  value  on  account  of  its  resistance  to  un- 
favorable conditions  of  weather  and  soil.  Even  in  the  most  unfavorable 
seasons  a good  crop  can  be  depended  upon.  White  Cap  grows  an  abun- 
dant amount  of  fodder  of  excellent  quality,  so  that  it  is  often  grown  with 
satisfactory  results  for  ensilage  in  sections  far  north.  Prices,  by  mall, 
postpaid:  3 tbs.,  70c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Pride  of  the  North 

Has  been  a Standard  Early  Yellow  Dent  for  over  25  Years. 

A profitable  variety  to  grow  because  of  the  great  weight  of  the  grain 
per  measured  bushel  of  ears.  The  cob  is  very  small  and  often  70  tbs.  of 
ears  will  shell  out  giving  62  tbs.  of 
grain.  Grain  is  bright  orange-yellow. 

Ears  run  7 to  8 inches  long.  Matures 
in  90  days  under  favorable  conditions. 

Pride  of  the  North  is  of  extra  value 
for  feeding  and  hogging  down.  The 
grain  is  so  rich  it  goes  farther  in  pork 
production  than  other  varieties. 

Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 tbs., 

for  65c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger 
quantities. 

Reid’s  Yellow  Dent 

Reid’s  Yellow  Dent  is  doubtless 
more  largely  grown  through  the  Com 
Belt  than  any  other  yellow  com.  We 

recommend  it  very  highly  for  Ohio, 

Indiana,  Illinois,  Iowa,  etc.,  but  not 
for  northern  tier  of  states,  except 
for  fodder  or  silo.  Very  popular  be- 
cause of  large  ears,  which  are  uni- 
formly smooth  and  light  yellow  in 
color.  An  ideal  show  variety,  .and 
easy  to  sell  because  of  its  high  breed- 
ing, uniformity  and  large  percentage 
of  grain  to  cob.  Shells  88  per  cent 
grain  and  often  better.  Ears  run  8 
to  11  inches  long  in  different  localities, 
and  7 to  8 inches  in  circumference. 

An  immense  yielder  on  good  soil. 

Some  Northern  farmers  grow  Reid’s 
for  the  silo  because  of  its  large 
growth.  The  small  shank  makes  it 
very  easy  to  gather  and  husk.  Ma- 
tures in  110  to  115  days.  Prices,  by 
mail,  postpaid:  3 tbs.,  60c. 


Early  Corn  for  the  Silo 

Many  Northern  farmers  are  now 
growing  comparatively  early  varie- 
ties of  corn  for  their  silos  instead  of 
the  large  southern  types  which  ma- 
ture no  grain.  They  find  the  feeding 
value  is  25  to  40  per  cent  higher. 
In  Northern  Michigan  and  similar 
latitudes.  White  Cap  Yellow  Dent  will 
supply  well  dented  corn  for  the  silo. 
In  fact  any  of  the  larger  growing 
early  varieties  may  be  profitably  used 
for  that  purpose. 


88  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


EARLY  FLINT  CORN 

Flint  corn  is  used  largely  for  late  planting  and  as  a crop  for  “new  breaking also  for  early  plant- 
ing where  the  ripe  corn  is  wanted  for  early  use,  and  for  “hogging  off”  purposes.  For1  silage  all  fli)nt 
corn  varieties  are  planted  extensively.  The  different  varieties  listed  here  vary  somewhat  in  earliness, 
but  all  of  them  possess  the  good  point  to  mature  a crop  under  adverse  conditions. 


Improved  King  Philip  Flint 

Earliest  Red  Flint — Ripens  80  to  85  Days. 

King  Philip  is  an  old  favorite  and  ours  is  an 
improved  strain  unsurpassed  by  any  other.  Very 
productive,  two  and  three  ears  on  each  stalk — 
ears  10  to  13  inches  long — 8-rowed.  The  best 
Flint  corn  for  feeding  as  kernels  are  softer  than 
other  flints.  Color  is  a shiny  red  with  touch  of 
yellqw  on  outside  edges  of  the  kernels.  King 
Philip  is  an  exceptionally  hardy  variety,  a fact 
which  will  recommend  it  for  sections  where  the 
springs  are  liable  to  be  cold,  wet  and  late.  On 
account  of  its  leafiness,  it  grows  an  immense 
amount  of  fodder.  A certain  crop,  almost  never 
failing.  Prices,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  70c.  Write 

for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Calico  Flint  (Squaw  Corn) 

Calica  Flint  Corn  succeeds  farther  North  than 
any  other  corn  in  cultivation.  It  has  been  grown 
in  Northern  New  York,  Vermont  and  Maine  for 
many  years.  The  kernels  vary  in  color  on  the 
same  ear  from  red  and  white  to  dark  blue.  75 
per  cent  of  the  stalks  bear  two  ears,  6 to  8 
inches  long  and  8-rowed.  Our  strain  makes  corn 
growing  profitable  for  the  Northern  farmer.  Price 
postpaid:  3 lbs.,  75c. 

North  Dakota  White  Flint 

The  earliest  White  Flint  Com  grown.  It  is  a 
selection  from  Calico  Flint,  differing  from  that 
variety  in  being  all  white.  It,  therefore,  makes 
a nicer  appearance  for  the  market.  Ears  aver- 
age 8 inches  in  length  with  8 rows  of  kernels. 
Will  stand  very  adverse  conditions  and  yet  mature 
a crop.  If  you  need  an  extra  early  Com  try 
North  Dakota  White  Flint.  Price,  postpaid:  3 

lbs.,  75c. 


Longfellow  Flint 

A Very  Large  and  Productive  Flint  Com. 

Ears  of  Longfellow  are  large,  of  rich  yellow  col- 
or, 10  to  12  inches  long  and  usually  containing  8 
rows  of  big,  broad  kernels.  Average  is  two  ears 
to  the  stalk.  The  habit  of  this  corn  allows  it  to 
be  planted  very  close  so  that  an  immense  amount 
of  fodder  and  grain  is  obtained  per  acre.  Stalks 
are  leafy,  making  good  fodder.  Longfellow  will 
mature  in  90  to  100  days.  We  have  seen  it  ripen 
in  even  less  time.  This  depends  largely  of  course 
on  soil  and  weather.  As  ears  grow  well  up  on 
the  stalk,  cutting  can  be  done  with  the  harvester 
with  ease.  Prices,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  70c.  Write 

for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Thoroughbred  White  Flint 

The  earliest  White  Flint  Corn,  ears  12  to  15 
inches  long,  and  8-rowed.  Matures  in  85  to  90 
days.  A really  wonderful  yielder,  there  being 
many  stalks  in  our  field  bearing  three  good  ears. 
Color  of  grain  is  flinty  white,  the  kernels  are 
remarkably  large  for  size  of  cob.  One  of  the 
best  varieties  for  fodder  and  silo  purposes,  as 
weir  as  for  the  grain  crop.  Broad,  succulent 
leaves  and  heavy  stalks  make  splendid  and  nutri- 
tious fodder.  Prices,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  70c.  Write 

for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Smut  Nose  Flint 

Also  Called  EARLY  RED  BLAZED. 

This  is  one  of  the  hardiest  Field  Corns  in 
cultivation.  It  is  not  only  early  but  will  endure, 
uninjured,  a degree  of  cold  and  wet  that  would  be 
fatal  to  most  other  sorts.  A great  favorite  in 
Michigan  and  other  Northern  States.  Stalks  me- 
dium height,  with  few  suckers.  Ears  long,  8- 
rowed,  well  filled,  small  at  base.  Ears  average  10 
inches  long — stalks  7 to  8 feet  tall.  Very  pro- 
ductive and  great  for  fodder.  Postpaid:  3 lbs., 

75c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Ensilage  and  Fodder  Corn 

An  extremely  valuable  crop  to  grow,  yielding 
20  to  35  tons  of  green  feed  per  acre.  Now,  no 
live  farmer  thinks  he  can  afford  to  be  without  a 
few  acres  of  corn  for  fodder  and  ensilage.  Some 
sow  it  broadcast  two  to  three  bushels  per  acre  to 
help  out  when  pastures  are  dry  in  the  late  sum-, 
mer  and  fall.  If  planted  in  drills  use  10  to  12 
quarts  per  acre.  Write  for  prices. 

Colossal 

Yellow  Ensilage 

Large  Yellow  Dent 
Corn.  Earlier  than  the 
Red  Cob  Ensilage,  and 
a favorite  with  those 
farmers  who  wish  a 
large  amount  of  grain 
in  silo.  More  easily 
cured  than  Red  Cob, 
and?  smaller  growing. 
Fodder  is  especially  nu- 
tritious. Write  for 
prices. 


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Colossal  Ensilage  Com. 


Kill-Em-Quick  Puts 
the  “Go”  in  Gopher 

Means  no  more  go- 
phers on  your  farm  to 
help  eat  up  the  profits. 

A concentrated  chemical 
in  powder  form,  all 
ready  for  use,  with  a pe- 
culiar odor  that  is  very 
attractive  to  rodents. 
Price,  60  ets.  a package 
postpaid  (enough  for  40 
acres). 


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King  Philip  Flint. 


Giant  Red  Cob 

Large  pure  white  com  with  a red  cob. 
Grows  very  large  in  a short  time — one  of 
the  best  to  feed  green  from  the  field,  to  cure 
and  stack  away  or  for  the  silo.  Fields  in 
Michigan  have  cropped  45  tons  per  acre. 
Write  for  prices. 

Earliest  Sweet  Fodder  Corn 

Increases  the  production  of  milk  and  cream 
wonderfully.  Many  farmers  use  our  Ear- 
liest Sweet  Fodder  Corn  in  preference  to 
all  others.  An  early  sweet  com  variety 
that  will  mature  ears  in  the  Northern 
States.  Stalks  are  of  medium  height,  sweet, 
juicy,  tender  and  very  nutritious.  We  con- 
sider this  one  of  the  most  valuable  fodder 
plants.  Write  for  prices. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Farm  Seeds  89 


ISBELL’S  NORTHERN  SEED  POTATOES 


WILL  BRING  YOU  EARLIER,  LARGER,  MORE  SALEABLE  CROPS— GROWN  IN  THE  FAR  NORTH. 


Ideal  seed  potatoes  must  come  up  to  the  following  require- 
ments. By  strictly  holding  to  these  points  in  our  own  seed, 
we  have  built  up  a very  large  potato  seed  business.  As  is 
well  known,  the  crop  was  very  short  the  past  season.  We 
have  a good  supply  of  very  choice  stock,  but  urge  our  cus-« 
tomers  to  order  early ; there  will  be  a tremendous  demand. 

NORTHERN  GROWN. — Experts  agree  that  northern 
grown  potatoes  will  stand  more  unfavorable  weather  and 
r..  ops  than  southern  stock  of  same  varieties. 

From  sections  free  from  disease. — Districts  in  the  North 
where  we  get  our  seed  are  not  infected  by  bad  potato  dis- 
eases. Our  seed  potatoes  will  resist  disease  in  your  fields 
and  pull  through  where  others  would  fail.  We  are  partic- 
ular to  have  them  free  from  scab  also. 

Carefully  graded  and  sorted. — Don’t  plant  left-overs  for 
seed.  You  will  get  big  crops  by  planting  the  most  perfect 
specimens.  “Like  begets  like.” 

HOW  WE  SHIP. — When  single  bushels  are  ordered  for 
, shipment  to  a long  distance  especially,  we  recommend  ship- 
ment in  baskets.  We  charge  these  to  you  at  cost  price  only, 
3' < good  strong  baskets  like  these  come  in  very 

handy  around  the  farm.  We  ship  as  soon  as  weather  per- 
mits in  the  spring.  Shipment  during  freezing  weather  must 
be  made  at  your  risk. 

Prices  are  f.  o.  b.  Jackson  and  subject  to  market  changes. 
Write  us  for  prices  in  quantity,  or  ask  for  our  Current  Farm 
Seed  Price  List. 


Extra  Early  Eureka 

Produces  Extra  Early  and  Heavy  Crops — 'Resistant  to 
Drdught  and  Blight. 

No  words  will  describe  it  better  than  those  of  the  orig- 
inator, who  says:  “Eureka  Extra  Early  is  a chance  hill, 
found  growing  in  a field  of  Early  Morn  potatoes.  In  look- 
ing over  the  field  a single  plant  was  noticed  distinct  from 
the  rest,  which  died  while  the  others  were  still  green.”  It 
has  never  failed  to  produce  a large  crop  of  extra  early 
potatoes.  The  plant  is  dwarf  and  compact,  fhaturing  in 
advance  of  the  Early  Rose  and  Early  Michigan.  It  resists 
blight  to  a wonderful  degree.  The  tubers  are  round  and 
slightly  flattened.  White  skin,  free  from  disease ; flesh 
white  and  mealy  ; no  cores  or  black  specks  ; in  quality  it  is 
unsurpassed.  A fine  cooker.  One  point  alone  which  makes 
it  valuable  is  that  it  has  never  taken  second  growth  and 
resists  drought  extremely  well.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid: 
3 lbs.,  65c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Isbell’s  Irish  Cobbler 

The  most  famous  early  variety  in  the  East — A standard 
early  white. 

The  Irish  Cobbler  always  commands  a high  price.  It  is 
creamy  white,  nearly  round  in  shape,  running  very  even  in 
size.  Looking  over  a field  of  the  Cobblers  at 
maturity  one  is  impressed  by  the  evenness  of 
ripening.  Every  plant  seems  to  be  at  just  the 
same  stage.  A little  later  than  Ohio,  but  a 
heavier  yielder.  Continued  heavy  crops  have 
earned  Irish  Cobbler  the  name  of  “old  reli- 
able.” Very  close  planting  is  possible  because 
of  upright  vine  growth.  Assures  maximum 
returns  from  a small  home  garden  on  this 
account.  Irish  Cobbler  is  a favorite  variety 
in  the  famous  Long  Island  gardens. 

Cobbler  will  always  be  a favorite  because  of 
very  superior  cooking  qualities.  Prices,  by 
mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  65c.  Write 

for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Early  Six  Weeks 

A Fine  Potato  for  the  Early 
Market.  This  is  a fine  new  pota- 
to of  the  Ohio  type.  It  is  extra 
early,  and  as  now  improved,  we 
consider  it  one  of  the  best  extra 
early  market  varieties  grown.  The 
potatoes  begin  to  form  when  the 
vines  are  only  five  to  six  inches 
high,  and  in  7 or  8 weeks  from 
planting  are  of  fine  marketable 
size.  The  tubers  are  of  handsome 
oval  form,  red  color,  with  shallow 
eyes.  Although  extremely  early, 
they  are  splendid  keepers.  Prices, 
by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  60c. 

Write  for  prices  in  larger  quan> 
tities. 


00  Farm  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


A big  load,  every  tuber  of  which  will 
make  excellent  seed.  Send  Isbell 
your  orders  for  Seed  Potatoes  todav. 


Early  Ohio — Red  River 


Early  Michigan 


Money  Makers — First  Early — No  waste  in  cooking  or  peeling 
— Eaay  to  Dig. 

Skin  light  pink  or  flesh  color,  flesh  pure  white.  Matures 
about  one  week  earlier  than  Early  Rose.  Potatoes  all  run 
good  marketable  size,  very  few  small  ones,  and  the  shape 
is  so  even  they  sell  on  sight  in  the  market.  Buyers  know 
of  the  excellent  quality  and.  house- 
wives find  there  is  no  waste  in  peel- 
ing, the  eyes  are  set  close  to  the  sur- 
face. Further,  it  requires  less  ex- 
pense than  most  varieties  to  grow — 
vines  upright,  allowing  easy  and 
thorough  cultivation,  and  tubers  are 
set  in  a compact  clump  near  the  sur- 
face, so  that  the  digging  is  easy. 

Ohios  do  well  on  any  soil  that  will 
grow  potatoes  at  all,  and  yields  of 
300  to  500  bushels  per  acre  are  re- 
ported. Our  Red  River  strain  will 
mature  two  weeks  earlier  than  stocks 
grown  farther  south.  Prices,  by  mail, 
postpaid:  3 lbs.,  50c.  Write  for 

prices  on  larger  quantities. 


Sir  Walter  Raleigh 


Brings  the  highest  main  crop  price. 

Finer  grained  and  whiter  fleshed  than 
any  other  variety. 

Sir  Walter  Raleigh  is  a perfect 
main  crop  variety.  It  is  spoken  of 
as  “Mr.  Carman’s  Best,”  and  is  a 

seedling  of  Rural  New  Yorker.  Good  size,  hardly  ever  any 
small  ones,  nearly  round  in  shape ; skin  pure  white,  eyes 
few  and  very  shallow.  Potatoes  never  pronged  and  never 
scabby,  almost  blight-proof,  a sure  yielder  where  others  fail, 
in  clay  soils  and  all  other  soils.  It  can  be  justly  claimed 
that  Sir  Walter  Raleigh  is  the  whitest  fleshed  and  finest 
grained  potato  on  the  whole  list  of  main  crop  varieties.  On 
trial  grounds  of  the  Rural  New  Yorker  it  proved  the  best 
and  heaviest  cropper  of  49  varieties.  It  is  just  the  style  of 
potato  that  brings  the  highest  price  now  in  every  market 
and  it  always  yields  well.  Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs., 
50c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


Is  producing  Immense  Crops  in  Michigan  and  other  North- 
ern States. 

A popular  potato  because  of  its  great  merits — earliness, 
heavy  yields  and  splendid  quality.  It  is  fine  looking,  flesh 
and  skin  pure  white  and  quite  well  netted.  Nearly  same 
shape  as  Ohio,  with  very  shallow  eyes.  Skin  changes  to 
a pinkish  russet  after  being  dug  a 
few  weeks.  About  the  same  season 
as  Ohio,  but  yields  more.  We’ve 
never  had  enough  stock  to  go  around 
for  the  past  ten  years,  stocks  have 
been  sold  out  before  the  season  was 
over.  We  have  only  a limited  supply 
this  season.  What  you  buy  from  us 
will  be  the  true  Early  Michigan.  The 
Early  Michigan  potato  is  absolutely 
the  strongest  grower  we  know  of  or 
have  ever  seen,  and  it  has  shown 
such  unusual  development,  both  as  to 
early  ripening  qualities,  enormous 
productiveness  and  strong,  vigorous 
growth,  that  no  praise,  in  our  opin- 
ion, is  too  high  for  its  merits.  Prices 
by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  50c.  Write 
for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


Pure  Early  Rose 


Sir  Walter  Raleigh. 


The  good  old  favorite — -pure  and 
true. 

Every  farmer  and  gardener  knows 
the  good  qualities  of  the  Early  Rose 
potatoes — its  earliness  and  what  a good  cooker  it  makes. 
On  some  markets  the  Early  Rose  is  the  quickest  seller  of 
any  potato.  Many  buyers  look  first  for  the  pink  skin  and 
beautiful  appearance  of  this  old  favorite.  We  have  been 
careful  to  keep  a pure  strain  of  Early  Rose  so  that  you 
might  have  the  benefit  of  the  very  best  stock  on  the  mar- 
ket. Our  seed  is  Mich- 
igan grown.  Prices,  by 
mail,  postpaid:  3 tbs., 
60c.  Write  for  prices 
on  larger  quantities. 


Burbank 


A splendid  white  oblong  main  crop  va- 
riety. The  name  Burbank  will  tell  you 
that  this  potato  is  of  the  utmost  impor- 
tance to  potato  growers.  It  was  originated 
by  the  famous  plant  wizard  who  has 
done  so  much  for  the  growers  of 
crops.  He  considers  this  potato  his 
crowning  tribute  to  mankind.  Bur- 
bank comes  into  market  with  the 
main  crop  sorts  and  sells  on  sight. 
Housewives  and  buyers  know  that 
this  long  white  potato  will  cook  to 
an  appetizing  mealiness  and  there  is 
practically  no  waste  in  peeling.  Giv- 
en half  a chance,  you  will  find  that 
an  acre  ©f  Burbanks  will  yield  you 
many  more  loads  than  most  kinds. 

Price,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  50c- 
Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


JEarly  Ohio. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Farm  Seeds  91 


Splendid  Late  Varieties 

ORDER  EARLY  THIS  YEAR— SEED  POTATOES  SCARCE. 

See  pages  preceding  for  Early  Varieties. 

Carman  No.  3 

Carman  No.  3 is  always  found  in  lists  of  the  best  varieties. 
Seems  to  be  drought  proof,  disease  and  bug  proof.  Always 
does  so  well  and  brings  in  such  good  prices  for  its  fine  ap- 
pearance that  it  is  a general  favorite.  It  yields  great  crops 
of  fine,  large,  smooth  potatoes,  even  under  the  most  unfavor- 
able circumstances.  It  grows  a very  strong,  upright  top  with 
dark  colored  stalks  and  purple  blossoms,  and  is  little  affected 
by  drought,  blight  or  bugs.  Illustration  shows  the  type  well, 
and  flesh  is  white  and  flaky.  Cooks  up  fine.  The  clean, 
white  appearance  of  Carman  No.  3 on  the  market  is  a great 
help  to  its  sale.  Knowing  the  great  importance  of  the  Car- 
man No.  3,  we  have  tried  to  perfect  the  strain  to  the  very 

highest  standard.  We  have  been  so  successful  with  it  that 
our  stocks  are  really  an  improved  Carman. 

Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  45c.  Write  for  prices  on 
larger  quantities. 

"I  am  well  pleased  with  the  seeds  you  sent  me  and  the  pota- 
toes, Carman  No.  ,1.  beat  any  I planted  this  year.  I shall  not 

forget  you  when  I am  in  need  of  anything  in  your  line.” 

WEAVER,  Montpelier,  Ind. 

Rural  New  Yorker 

Rural  New  Yoriker  has  been  a standard  late  variety  for 
years.  More  Rurals  brought  to  some  of  the  big  markets  than 
any  other  kind.  All  potato  growers  know  the  great  produc- 
tiveness, reliability  and  fine  appearance  of  the  Rural  and 
efforts  are  now  to  get  the  variety  unmixed.  Realizing  the 
importance  of  this,  we  have  watched  the  growing  fields  care- 
fully and  know  that  what  we  offer  is  pure  Rural  New  Yorker 
stock.  “Dusty  Rurals”  always  bring  the  top  prices  in  Chi- 
cago market.  Very  easy  to  dig,  and  always  solid.  Large 
and  unusually  smooth,  with  few  and  shallow 
eyes,,  skin  white,  as  is  also  the  flesh,  which  is 
of  superior  quality.  Medium  late,  and  the  best 
drought  resister.  Shape  like  Carman. 

Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  3 lbs.,  50c. 

Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Isbell’s  Late  Petoskey 

Remarkable  for  its  re- 
sistance to  disease.  The 
Late  Petoskey  or  Russet 
Rural  rarely  knows  a crop 
failure  because  it 
seems  to  be  prac- 
tically immune 
from  potato  dis- 
ease. Gardeners 
have  made  enor- 
mous profits  on 
this  account. 

When  disease  is 
prevalent,  prices 
are  always  way 
up,  and  then  is 
the  time  that 
growers  of  Rus- 
set Rurals  reap 
their  harvest. 

It  gives  an  enormous  number  of  potatoes  per  acre.  The 
skin  is  white,  nicely  russeted,  and  the  eyes  are  even  with 
the  surface  so  that  every  particle  of  the  potato  is  usable. 
They  keep  until  late  spring  in  fine  condition.  Prices,  by 
mail,  postpaid:  3 tbs.,  55c.  Write  for  prices  on  larger 

quantities.  Potatoes  quoted  in  Current  Farm  Seed  Price  List. 


.USE  HAMMOND’S  SLUG 
SHOT  FOR  POTATO  BUGS. 
Costs  less  than  Paris  Green 
and  is  not  washed  off  so 
easily  by  rain  and  dew.  The 
immense  quantity  of  Slug 
Shot  sold  shows  that  it  “does 
the  business.”  Also  reliable 
in  killing  Cabbage  worms. 
Currant  worms,  bugs,  chick- 
en lice,  etc.,  and  fungicides 
contained  in  it  influence 
health  and  vigor  of  plants 
it  is  used  on. 

Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid : 
1-tb.  cartons,  35c  each.  By 
express  or  freight,  not  pre- 
paid: 1-lb.  cartons,  25c 

each;  5-lb.  bag,  55c;  10-lb. 
bag,  90c;  25- lb.  bag,  $2.25; 
125  lbs,,  $10.00;  bbl.,  (250 
lbs.),  $17.50.  We  do  not 
break  kegs  or  barrels. 


Green  Mountain 

Medium  late  in  season,  vines  dying  down 
early  in  fall.  The  best  for  loose  and  muck 
soils,  and  especially  adapted  for  Northern 
States.  Gives  big  crops,  not  alone  because 
of  productiveness  but  because 
compact  vines  allow  close 
planting  and  cultivation.  Po- 
tatoes in  a hill  always  large 
and  well-shaped,  with  seldom 
any  small  ones.  Skin  creamy 
white,  a little  rus- 
seted — and  fine 
quality  for  cook- 
ing. Flesh  white 
and  flaky.  Shal- 
low eyes  prevent 
waste.  Potatoes 
are  flattened  (easy 
to  cook)  and 
round  to  oblong 
in  shape.  Prices, 
by  mail,  postpaid: 
3 lbs.,  50c.  Write 
for  prices  on  larg- 
Late  Petoskey.  er  quantities. 

Potato  Seed  (Hybridized) 

Every  Seed  a Distinct  Variety. 

Some  of  them  are  sure  to  be  valuable  and  may  net  a for- 
tune to  the  grower.  Many  of  our  choicest  varieties  have 
been  originated  by  amateurs  from  potato  seed.  They  have 
an  equal  chance  with  the  potato  specialist,  as  nature  does 
the  work.  Fame  and  fortune  await  the  originator  of  vari- 
eties that  are  distinct  and  better  in  certain  respects  than 
those  now  on  the  market.  Further,  the  growing  of  potatoes 
from  true  seed  is  very  interesting  work.  Our  mixture  con- 
tains selections  from  United  States,  Germany,  Chili,  Switzer- 
land, South  America,  France  and  Africa,  and  its  value 
has  been  proven.  Di- 
rections for  plant- 
ing and  cultivating 
on  every  packet. 

Price  per  packet, 

10c,  postpaid. 

Lewis  Vance,  of 
Ithaca,  Mich.,  raised 
several  valuable  va-i 
rieties  of  potatoes 
from  our  seed.  One 
variety  produced  87 
tubers  to  the  hill, 
another  60,  and  an- 
other hill  contained 
one  potato  12%  in. 
by  9%  inches  in  cir- 
cumference and  40 
other  smaller  ones, 


Potato  Seed, 


Aquilegia 


Amaranthus — Love-Lies-Bleeding. 


Ageratum  Mexicanum. 


Beautify  Your  Home  Grounds — Plant  Isbell’s  Superior  Flower  Seeds 


The  flower  seeds  we  offer  are  the  best  strains  of  the  best 
varieties  and  are  grown  by  ourselves,  our  private  growers  in 
America,  or  imported  from  the  most  celebrated  sources  in 
Europe. 

Our  flower  seed  list  has  been  carefully  revised,  some  new 
fcjrts  added,  and  all  the  inferior  kinds  omitted,  so  that  there 
is  nothing  in  the  list  but  what  is  worthy  of  cultivation,  and 
if  reasonably  cared  for,  will  give  satisfaction.  Our  aim  is 
to  offer  nothing  but  the  best  and  surest  to  please,  a con- 
densed list  of  leading  kinds,  and  not  the  most  bewildering 
and  extensive,  wishing  to  please  the  masses  rather  than  to 
cumber  our  catalogue  with  every  unimportant  item 
in  cultivation.  No  garden  or  lawn,  whether  large 
or  small,  is  complete  without  a flower  bed  grown 
from  Isbell's  Select  Flower  Seeds.  Include  a 
few  packets  with  your  vegetable  seed  order. 
CULTURAL  DIRECTIONS  ARE 
PRINTED  ON  EVERY  PACKET. 

Alyssum 

Free  flowering  pretty  little  plants  for 
beds,  edgings,  or  winter  blooming  of 
easiest  culture.  The  white  varieties 
are  hardy  annuals,  and  bloom  all 
summer. 

SAXATILE  COMPACTUM  (Bas- 
ket of  Gold). — A hardy  perennial 
variety  of  dwarf  habit,  bearing  a 
profusion  of  golden  yellow  flowers 
in  April  or  May.  Will  resist  the 
most  extreme  weather.  Very  showy. 

9 inches.  Pkt.,  10c;  *4  oz.,  30c. 

LITTLE  GEM. — New,  very  dwarf, 
each  plant  covering  a circle  of  about 
5 inches.  A solid  mass  of  white  alb 
summer.  Splendid  for  edging.  Pkt.,! 

5c;  Vx  oz..  20c. 

SWEET  ALYSSUM.  — The  well 
known  variety  with  white  flowers  of 
trailing  habit.  For  edgings,  solid 
flower  beds,  window  boxes,  etc.  Pkt.. 

5c;  % oz..  15c;  oz..  25c. 


A FEW  SUGGESTIONS  ABOUT  SOWING,  ETC.— We 
give  here  a few  general  rules  which  will  be  helpful  to  be- 
ginners. The  soil  best  suited  to  flowers  is  a light,  rich  loam, 
which  should  be  as  fine  and  smooth  as  possible.  Should  the 
soil  be  heavy,  mix  with  sand  to  lighten  it.  Sow  the  seed 
either  broadcast  or  in  rows,  and  cover  in  proportion  to  the 
size  of  seeds — -a  good  general  rule  is  to  cover  two  or  three 
times  the  size  of  the  seed — and  press  the  soil  firmly.  Small 
seeds  cannot  come  up  if  covered  too  deep.  Water  with  a fine 
spray  and  do  not  allow  the  soil  to  dry  out.  Some  sorts 
should  be  started  in  the  house  early  in  seed  boxes,  earthen- 
ware pans  or  flower  pots.  When  three  or 
four  leaves  have  formed,  transplant  to  sim- 
ilar boxes  one  inch  apart,  or  in  the  open 
ground  if  warm  enough. 

ALL  FLOWER  SEEDS  SENT 
PREPAID  BY  MAIL  ON  RECEIPT 
OF  PRICE. 


Alyssum — Little  Gem. 

Ageratum  - Floss  Flower 

Agera  turns  remain  in  flower  throughout 
the  summer  and  are  among  the  most  effec- 
tive of  our  half-hardy  annuals  for  bedding. 
Unlike  most  plants,  their  flowers  are  not 
spoiled  by  rain.  The  flowers  of  the  taller 
varieties  are  very  useful  for  bouquets. 

MEXICANUM.— Light  blue;  height.  12 
inches.  Pkt..  5c;  Y4  oz.,  15c. 

CONSPICUUM.  — Everblooming  white, 
fine  for  cutting.  Pkt..  5c;  Vx  oz.,  20c. 

DWARF  BLUE. — Dwarf,  compact  habit, 
splendid  for  edging.  Pkt.,  5c;  yx  oz.,  20c. 

MIXED. — Many  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  yx 
oz.,  15c;  oz.,  40c. 

Amaranthus 

Quick  growing,  tall  plants  with  brilliant- 
colored  foliage.  They  thrive  best  in  hot, 
sunny  locations  and  on  light  soil.  Splendid 
for  center  of  beds  or  for  background. 

CAUDATUS  (Love-Lies-Bleeding).— 
Long,  drooping,  blood-red  panicles  4 to  5 
feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  yx  oz.,  15c. 

SALICIFOLIUS  (Fountain  Plant).  — 
Beautiful  willow-like  foliage.  Very  orna- 
mental for  garden  and  pot  plants.  2 to  3 
feet.  Pkt.,,  10c. 

TRICOLOR  (Joseph’s  Coat). — Yellow,  red 
and  green.  Pkt.,  5c;  yx  oz.,  15c. 

MIXED. — Many  varieties,  and  colors.  Pkt.. 
5c:  oz..  15c. 


(Columbine.) — Hardy  perennial 
of  easy  culture.  Suitable  for  the 
open  garden  or  rock  work.  Forms 
graceful  plants,  producing  pretty 
flowers  in  great  abundance.  Fine 
cut  flowers. 

FINEST  DOUBLE  FLOWERING. 
— Mixed,  all  sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vx 
iOz.,  25c. 

FINEST  SINGLE  FLOWERING. 
— Mixed,  all  sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  % 
oz.,  20c.  ______ 

ANTIRRHINUM  — (See  Snapdrag- 
on). 

ACROCLINIUM  — (!See  Everlast- 
ings). 

KEEP  THE  HOME  FLOWERS 
BLOOMING — Flowers  are  essen- 
tial to  happiness. 

NOVELTIES  IN  FLOWER  SEEDS 
are  listed  on  pages  14  and  15. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Flower  Seeds  93 


ISBELL’S  BEAUTIFUL  ASTERS 


We  grow  each  season  large  quantities  of  Aster  Seed  at  Jackson,  where  this  superb  flower  reaches  a high  degree  of 
perfection,  and  our  fields  are  admired  by  experts  who  visit  our  grounds  at  various  times  during  the  season.  In  growing 
this  grand  flower  from  year  to  year  on  such  a large  scale,  we  obtain  a practical  first-hand  knowledge  of  the  best  and  the 
newest  sorts  and  are  thus  enabled  to  choose  intelligently  from  the  vast  multitude  of  varieties,  those  which  are  most  de- 
siwble.  We  highly  recommend  all  the  sorts  we  offer.  Cultural  directions  on  every  packet. 


Early  June  Aster 

The  Earliest  Flowering  Variety  Grown,  Leading  All  Other  Early  Asters 
by  Fully  Two  Weeks.  (See  illustration  Above.) 

This  new  dwarf  Aster  is  very  valuable  for  its  extreme  earliness,  coming 
into  flower  fully  two  weeks  before  Queen  of  the  Market,  heretofore  the 
earliest  type,  and  a month  before  Perfection,  Victoria,  and  similar  classes. 
The  plants  of  “Early  June”  Aster  are  of  healthy,  robust,  branching 
growth,  about  18  inches  high,  and  bear  freely  and  in  succession  for  many 
weeks — on  long,  wiry  stems,  perfectly  formed  double  pure  white  flowers 
2 Vo  to  3 inches  in  diameter,  the  petals  of  which  slightly  recurve.  For 
garden  beds,  “Early  June”  Aster  is  very  effective,  and  for  cut  flowers 
most  useful.  Pkt.,  10c;  *4  oz.,  75c;  y2  oz.,  $1.25. 


New  Daybreak  Aster 

Most  beautiful  bushy  branching  Asters, 
growing  about  1 Vs  to  2 feet  high,  with  large 
double  flowers,  composed  of  incurved  petals 
almost  as  regularly  placed  as  in  a Dahlia. 
The  flowers  are  borne  upright  on  stiff,  long 
stems,  and  the  plants  in  bloom  are  charming. 
For  cutting  purposes  there  are  no  finer  Asters 
grown.  White,  pkt.,  15c.  rink,  pkt.,  15c. 


We  have  found  that  “Slug  Shot”  dusted 
over  the  Aster  plants  will  keep  away  the 
Aster  beetles  which  destroy  the  flower  buds. 


Isbell’s  Excelsior  Mixture  of  Dwarf  Asters 


Many  of  our  customers  may  find  it  difficult  to  choose  among  the  many 
strains  of  Dwarf  Asters,  and  where  not  desired  for  an  even  bed  or  border, 
we  would  recommend  the  planting  of  our  Excelsior  Mixture.  It  is  com- 
posed of  the  most  distinct  and  desirable  colors  of  the  different  classes  of 
Dwarf  Asters,  especially  selected  for  this  mixture,  and  we  guarantee  it 
to  give  entire  satisfaction.  Pkt.,  10c;  3 pkts.  for  25c;  y&  oz.,  40c;  a4  oz., 
60c;  y2  oz.,  $1.00. 

Isbell’s  Excelsior  Mixture  of  Tall  Asters 

This  is  a mixture  of  the  most  beautiful,  striking  and  distinct  colors  of 
all  the  above  tall-growing  Asters,  including  the  Victoria,  Paeony,  Giant 
Comet  and  Late  Branching,  and  other  desirable  sorts;  also  the  newer 
varieties  which  we  list.  This  is  the  finest  mixture  of  Tall  Asters  ever 
offered,  and  the  most  critical  lover  of  this  flower  will  be  astonished  at 
the  wide  range  of  colors  and  varieties  given  in  this  truly  Excelsior  strain. 
Per  pkt.,  10c;  3 pkts,  for  25c;  % oz.,  45c;  y^  ozt,  75c. 


Superb  Quilled  Aster 


Well  known  favorite  and  very  distinct  sort  with  nice  full  flowers,  the 
petals  of  which  are  quilled.  A free  bloomer,  splendid  for  cutting.  The 
plants  grow  about  18  inches  tall.  Our  field  of  these  was  a gorgeous  sight 
last  summer,  and  was  commented  on  by  every  visitor.  Mixed  Colors, 
pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  30c;  y2  oz.,  50c. 


Queen  of  the  Market  Aster 

Very  early.  Of  rare  beauty,  dwarf,  and  branching  in  habit,  with 
large  flowers  of  various  colors.  Its  chief  merit  is  its  earliness — three 
weeks  ahead  of  other  Asters,  except  our  Early  June.  The  flowers  are 
of  good  size,  double  and  are  borne  on  long  stems,  making  them  valu- 
able for  cut  flowers.  Plants  grow  about  12  inches  high. 


White.  Crimson.  Dark  Blue. 

Pink.  Light  Blue.  Lavender. 

Mixed. 

Per  pkt.,  5c;  *4  oz.,  35c;  y2  oz.,  60c. 


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American  Branching  Aster 

This  Aster  is  a strong  grower,  2 to  2%  feet  high,  and  its 
tendency  to  form  numerous  branches  is  very  marked.  The 
flowers  are  borne  on  very  long  stems  and  are  four  inches  and 
more  in  diameter.  The  petals  are  broad,  long,  and  many  of 
them  more  or  less  twisted  or  curled  in  such  a manner  as  to 
give  the  blooms  the  appearance  of  large,  loose  and  graceful 
Chrysanthemums.  Unexcelled  for  cutting. 

White.  Lavender.  Purple. 

Pink.  Crimson. 

Per  pkt.,  10c ; 3 pkts.,  25c ; % oz.,  60c ; any  color. 

Mixed  Varieties,  pkt.,  5c;  *4  oz.,  35c;  Yz  oz.,  65c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

Giant  Comet  Aster 

In  our  opinion  this  is  one  of  the  handsomest  of  the  medium- 
tall  sorts.  The  plants  grow  about  18  inches  high,  and  beauti- 
ful flowers  in  great  abundance.  These  flowers,  with  their  long, 
twisted  petals,  strikingly  resemble  Japanese  Chrysanthemums, 
and  are  of  very  large  size.  Splendid  for  cutting. 

Snow  White.  Pink.  Royal  Purple  Light  Blue. 

Dark  Red.  Crimson.  Lavender.  Dark  Blue. 

Mixed. 

Pkt.,  10c;  ^4  oz.,  75c;  Yz  oz.,  $1.25;  any  three  pkts.  for  25c. 

Crego  Mammoth  Aster 

Plants  grow  about  two  feet  in  height,  branch  well,  have  long 
and  strong  stems,  and  bear  most  artistic,  fluffy,  Chrysanthe- 
mum-like  flowers,  often  five  inches  in  diameter.  The  Crego 
Aster  always  commands  a high  price  on  the  market  and  is  a 
most  lovely  sort  for  the  home  flower  garden. 

White.  Crimson.  Lavender.  Pink.,  Pumle. 

Pkt.,  10c;  Ys  oz.,  50c;  % oz.,  85c. 

Mixed,  pkt.,  10c;  Yt  oz.,  75c;  Yz  oz.,  $1.35. 

One  pkt.  each  of  the  five  separate  colors 
for  40c. 

Victoria  Aster 

One  of  the  most  handsome  Asters  for 
beds  or  borders  where  an  even  growth 
and  a large  mass  of  flowers  are  wanted 
for  effect.  Plants  about  18  inches  high, 
of  elegant  pyramidal  form.  A profuse 
and  long  season  bloomer.  The  flowers 
are  very  large  and  perfectly  double. 

Pure  White.  Light  Blue. 

Dark  Blue.  Crimson.  Pink, 

Pkt.,  10c;  Y*  oz.,  85c;  Yz  oz.,  $1.50. 

Finest  Mixed,  pkt.,  10c;  Yt  oz.,  75c;  Yz 
oz.,  $1.35.  Any  three  pkts.  for  25c. 

Paeony-Flowered  Aster 

Plants  grow  from  18  to  24  inches  high; 
the  flowers  are  borne  on  long,  wiry  stems, 
are  large,  from  3 to  4 inches  in  diameter, 
and  very  double.  The  petals  incurve,  giv- 
ing the  flowers  a ball-like  appearance,  re- 
sembling a paeony.  Midseason  bloomer. 

Finest  mixture  of  all  colors,  pkt.,  10c; 

Ya  oz.,  45c;  Y±  oz.,  75c. 


Victoria  Aster. 


American  Branching  Aster. 

Mammoth  Rose  King 
Aster 

This  is  a sturdy  vigorous  growing 
new  variety  with  massive  flowers  of  a 
particularly  pleasing  shade  of  bright, 
brilliant  rose  color.  Stems  are  Jrer- 
quently  two  feet  in  length,  flowers'1®^ 
large  as  a saucer,  crowns  completely 
covered,  petals  stiff  and  strong.  A mag- 
nificent variety.  Pkt.,  15c. 

New  Crimson  King  Aster 

Lovely  new  Aster  of  that  rich,  bril- 
liant crimson  color,  so  much  desired  by 
every  lover  of  Asters.  The  plants  are 
similar  to  the  American  Branching 
Asters;  vigorous  in  growth,  with  long, 
stiff  stems  and  flowers  of  the  largest 
size.  The  petals  are  folded  lengthwise, 
so  that  they  somewhat  resemble  the 
quilled  varieties,  giving  the  large  flow- 
ers a bold  and  striking  appearance.  A 
splendid  cut-flower  variety.  Pkt.,  15c. 


Giant  Comet  Aster* 


A GOOD  SUGGESTION. 

If  you  would  like  immense  individual  flowers  of  Asters 
that  will  make  your  table  bouquets  the  wonder  of  your 
friends,  and  that  will  win  you  prizes  at  the  fairs  do 
this.  Select  a few  of  your  best  plants  and  allow  only 
five  or  six  main  stems  to  develop.  Pinch  off  all  other 
branches  and  all  but  the  terminal  flower  bud  on  each 
stem.  Then  the  strength  of  the  entire  plant  is  thrown 
into  these  few  blooms.  They  will  be  immense,  on  long 
stems.  Enrich  the  soil  occasionally. 


Lavender  Gem  Aster 

An  early  sort  of  the  Comet  or  Ostrich  Feathered  type 
of  the  most  charming  color  imaginable,  making  it  one 
of  the  finest  Asters  for  cut  flowers.  A delicate  lavender 
deepening  with  age.  Feathery,  full  double  flowers,  on 
slender,  wiry  stems.  Plants  of  medium  height.  As 
early  as  Queen  of  the  Market,  flowers  larger.  Pkt.,  16c. 


New  Aster  “Sensation” 


The  reddest  of  all  red  Asters,  the  color  being  a rich 
garnet  or  ox-blood  red  which  glistens  in  the  sunshine 
like  a live  coal.  The  plants  are  of  free-branching  habit, 
about  18  inches  high;  the  large,  very  double  flowers  are 
borne  freely  on  stems  a foot  long  from  early  in  August 
till  the  close  of  September.  Pkt.,  15c. 


Hardy  Alpine  Asters 

These  old-fashioned  single-flowered  perennial  Asters 
are  deserving  of  a place  in  every  garden,  being  of  easi- 
est culture  and  furnishing  lovely  flowers  for  decorative 
purposes  in  abundance.  Sow  the  seed  early  and  they 
will  bloom  profusely  during  the  entire  fall,  and  make 
flants  that  will  bear  hundreds  of  flowers  year  after 
they  are  perfectly  hardy.  Pkt.,  10c. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  jACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Flower  Seeds  95 


Isbell’s  Selected  Balsams 

Balsams  or  ‘‘Lady’s  Slippers”  are  one  of  the  showiest  of  our 
annuals;  they  succeed  best  in  sunny  spots  in  rich  loam  and  are 
especially  easy  to  grow,  blooming  all  summer.  Plants  grow  15 
to  20  inches  tall  and  produce  an  abundance  of  flower  sprays 
which  are  fine  for  table  decoration. 

NEW  PRIMROSE. — A magnificent  new  camellia-flowered  sort 
with  large,  perfectly  double  flowers  of  light  yellow  color.  Among 
the  Balsams  the  camellia  sorts  are  well  known  for  their  ex- 
quisite beauty,  and  our  new  yellow  sort  “Primrose”  leads  them 
all.  Plants  grow  about  20  inches  high,  branch  freely  and  are 
thickly  studded  with  rosette-like  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

WHITE  PERFECTION. — Extra  large,  very  double,  pure  white 
flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  *4  oz.,  30c. 

SCARLET. — Brilliant  fiery-scarlet.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c. 

ROSE-PINK.— Lovely  shade  of  pink.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

DOUBLE  CAMELLIA-FLOWERED.-z-Finest  mixture,  made  up 
from  choicest-named  varieties  and  strains.  Pkt.,  5c;  *4  oz.,  20c ; 
oz.,  50c. 

BELLIS  (See  Double  Daisy) 

Bean,  Scarlet  Runner 

The  well  known  rapid-growing  annual  climber,  producing 
bright  red  flowers,  from  July  to  September.  The  foliage  being 
dense,  makes  it  splendid  for  porches  or  any  location  where  shade 
is  desired.  Pkt.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  15c. 


New  Primrose  Balsam. 


Balsam  Apple 

Very  ornamental  and  quick  growing 
annual  climber,  10  feet  tall.  Nice  fo- 
liage and  apple  or  pear  shaped  fruits 
which,  when  ripe,  open  and  show  the 
seeds  and  blood-red  interior.  Apple 
and  Pear  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

Calendula 

Well-known  hardy  annuals,  growing 
well  in  any  good  garden  soil,  flowering 
very  freely,  and  continuing  in  bloom 
until  frost;  suitable  for  pot  culture. 

PRINCE  OF  ORANGE.— This  new 
variety  is  a free  bloomer,  producing 
masses  of  beautiful  double  flowers,  pale 
vellow  with  stripes  of  rich  deep  orange. 
Pkt.,  5c;  V4.  oz..  20c. 

DOUBLE  MIXED. — rMany  varieties. 
Pkt.,  5c;  VA  oz.,  15c. 

Calliopsis 

Showy  and  beautiful  free-flowering 
annuals  of  the  easiest  culture,  doing 
well  in  any  sunny  position,  blooming 
all  summer  and  excellent  for  cutting 
and  massing.  By  keeping  the  old  flow- 
ers cut  off  will  bloom  until  late  fall. 

GOLDEN  WAVE. — Plant  very  bushy 
and  compact,  about  two  feet  in  height, 
and  covered  from  July  to  October  with 
hundreds  of  beautiful  golden  blossoms, 
two  inches  across.  Pkt.,  5c;  *4  oz.,  15c. 

CRIMSON  KING. — Large  flowers  of 
bright  crimson.  Pkt.,  10c;  *4  oz..  20c. 

ISBELL’S  SPECIAL  MIXED.— This 
contains  all  the  desirable  sorts  and  col- 
ors of  these  beautiful  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c ; 
oz.,  15c;  oz.,  50c. 


Campanula 

(Bellflower — Canterbury  Bells) 

Imposing,  hardy  plants  profusely 
covered  with  large,  bell -shaped  flowers 
which  are  extremely  showy  in  shrub- 
beries and  borders.  They  are  easily 
grown  from  seeds,  succeeding  best  in 
light,  rich  soil. 

CARPATICA  (Bellflower) . — Plants 
grow  10  to  15  inches  high,  bearing  a 
great  profusion  of  attractive  bell-shap- 
ed flowers  of  blue  and  white  color, 
l’kt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

MEDIUM  SINGLE  (Canterbury  Bells). 
— The  old-fashioned  sorts,  with  beauti- 
ful, large  bell-shaped  blossoms.  2 feet 
high.  Mixed,  pkt.,  5c;  *4  oz.,  25c. 

MEDIUM,  DOUBLE  (Double  Canter- 
bury Bells).  — New  double  flowered 
strain  of  the  above.  Magnificent,  heavy 
flowers  of  pleasing  shades  of  white, 
blue  and  rose.  Mixed  sorts,  pkt.,  10c. 

CALYCANTHEMA  (Cup  and  Saucer 
Canterbury  Bells). — Hardy  biennial,  2% 
feet  high,  producing  bell-shaped  flowers 
3 inches  long,  saucers  3 to  4 inches 
across.  Mixed  Colors,  pkt.,  10c. 

Canary  Bird  Flower 

This  handsome  annual  climber  is  one 
of  the  most  beautiful  of  its  class.  The 
vines  grow  to  a height  of  20  feet,  and 
thickly  covered  with  clear  golden-yel- 

Isbell’s  Mixed  Calliopsis.  low  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  yz  oz.,  20c. 

Cannas 

Cannas,  with  their  luxuriant  foliage 
and  immense  flowers  of  the  most  bril- 
liant colors,  are  easily  the  most  use- 
ful and  showy  garden  plants  for  the 
American  climate.  Seeds  started  in 
the  house  in  March  and  April  will 
produce  flowering  plants  by  July. 

MIXED  CANNAS. — Many  varieties 
and  colors.  Pkt., 5c;  oz.,20c;  oz..35c. 

Carnations 

Carnations  are  excellent  bloomers 
in  the  garden,  and  almost  indispens 
able  for  winter  flowering.  Chabauds 
and  Marguerites  are  best  for  summer 

CHABAUD’S  PERPETUAL.— A new 
strain  from  France.  Blooms  in  5 to  6 
months  and  continues  in  great  profu- 
sion indefinitely.  In  view  of  its  earli- 
ness, robust  growth  and  diversity  of 
color;  highly  recommended.  Pkt.,  20c. 

HARDY'  GARDEN  CARNATIONS.— 

The  finest  assortment  of  extra  double, 
sweet-scented  carnations  for  garaen 
and  house  culture.  Mixed,,  pkt.,  I5c. 

MARGUERITE. — Blooms  4 months 
after  sowing  the  seed.  Good  for  bed- 
ding or  pots.  Plants  dwrarf,  blooming 
very  profusely.  Flowers  double,  of 
rich  colors.  Mixed,  pkt. ,5c;  % oz.,  25c. 

Cardinal  Climber 

A new  annual  climber  of  extremely 
rapid  growth,  attaining  a height  of 
20  to  30  feet.  Each  plant  bears  al- 
most countless  numbers  of  round, 
glowing  scarlet  flowers,  which  average 
lVz  inches  across.  Flowers  freely  from 

June  until  frost.  Pkt.,  15c;  2 pkts.,  25c.  Single  Campanula. 


Chaubaud  Carnation. 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Coreopsis, 


Cosmos 


Candytuft 


Candytufts  are  among  our  best  plants  for  edging,  bedding,  and 
for  cutting.  They  are  hardy  annuals,  bearing  profusely  large 
spikes  of  flowers  during  the  season.  Sown  outdoors  in  April,  the 
plants  will  bloom  in  July;  they  are  also  sown  in  autumn  and 
will  then  bloom  early  in  spring.  12  inches  high. 

EMPRESS. — A fine  variety,  bearing  large  trusses,  pure  white, 
in  pyramidal-shaped  spikes.  Extra  fine  for  cutting  or  makes  a 
fine  bedding  plant.  Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  25c. 

CRIMSON.— Rich  bright  color.  Pkt,,  5c;  % oz.,  25c. 

WHITE  ROCKET. — White,  large  trusses.  Pkt.,  5c;  x/z  oz.,  20c. 

MIXED  COLORS. — A splendid  mixture.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 


Centaurea 


Candytuft,  Empress, 


Chrysanthemum 

Showy  and  very  effective  garden  an- 
nuals of  easy  culture,  doing  especially 
well  in  our  state.  The  annual  Chrysan- 
themums have  a beauty  distinctly  their 
own.  The  plants  grow  from  12  to  14 
inches  high,  have  fine  delicate  foliage, 
and  produce  beautiful,  daisy-like  flow- 
ers of  various  bright,  rich  colors.  Mix- 
ed, pkt.,  5c;  XA  oz.,  15c. 


Coleus 


Foliage  plants  of  exceeding  richness 
and  beauty;  indispensable  for  borders 
and  bedding;  excellent  for  window  gar- 
den. Mixed.  Pkt.,  10  c. 

Celosia  or  Cockscomb 

Free  ' flowering,  highly  ornamental 
plants  of  easiest  culture,  growing  best 
in  rather  light  soil.  They  make  grand 
border  plants  and  the  dwarf  sorts  are 
attractive  for  pot  culture. 

CRISTATA  (Dwarf  Mixed).  — The 
flowers  form  combs  of  brilliant  shades 
of  red  and  yellow.  Pkt.,  10c;  XA  oz.,  30c. 

PLUMOSA  (Feathered  Cockscomb). — 
Plants  grow  2 to  3 feet  high  and  pro- 
duce graceful,  feathery  plumes  of  vivid 
colors.  Mixed,  pkt.,  5c;  14  oz.,  30c. 

CRISTATA  (Mammoth)  .-Comb-like 
flowers  of  large  size  and  rich  color. 
Plants  tall  and  strong.  A very  fine 
strain.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  20c. 

Columbine  — See  Aquilegia. 


These  are  the  popular  Cornflowers,  known  also  as  Bachelor’s 
Buttons,  Ragged  Sailor  and  Bluet,  and  are  beautiful  and  effective 
plants  for  beds  and  borders.  The  cut  flowers  are  highly  appreci- 
ated for  bouquets  and  decorations.  Hardy  annuals,  requiring 
hardly  any  care  and  usually  re-seeding  themselves,  coming  up 
year  after  year.  A bunch  of  blue  sorts,  with  a few  yellow  Calli- 
opsis,  Marigolds,  Calendulas  or  California  Poppies  is  very  pretty. 

CYANtJS,  SINGLE  BLUE. — Also  called  Cornflower,  Bachelor’s 
Button.  Blue  Bottle,  Ragged  Sailor.  Favorite  blue  sort.  Height 
1V2  to  2 feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  *4  oz.,  15e;  oz.,  35c. 

CYANUS,  SINGLE  MIXED. — Shades 
of  blue,  pink,  and  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  14 
oz.,  15c;  oz.,  35c. 

CYANUS,  DOUBLE  MIXED.  — The 
beautiful  double  Cornflower.  Shades  of 
blue,  pink,  white.  Pkt.,  10c;  XA  oz.,  25c. 

IMPERIALIS  (Royal  Sweet  Sultans). 
— The  beautiful  sweet-scented,  artistic- 
shaped flowers  are  borne  on  long,  strong 
stems,  and  when  cut  will  stand  for  sev- 
eral days.  Pkt.,  5c;  14  oz.,  30c. 

GYMNOCARPA  (Dusty  Miller).— 
Graceful  plants  with  silvery-gray  foli- 
age. Fine  for  bedding,  vases,  hanging 
baskets  and  edging  flower  beds.  Height 
1 to  1V2  feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  30c. 


Cobaea 


Cups  and  Saucers  Vine  or  Cathedral 
Bells.  One  of  the  handsomest  and  most 
rapid  growing  annual  climbers,  running 
up  to  30  feet  in  a season.  The  flowers 
are  bell-shaped  and  of  a purplish  lilac 
color.  The  plants  are  always  clean  of 
insects.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  25c. 

Coreopsis 

EL  DORADO. — The  long-lasting  flow- 
ers are  simply  perfect,  measuring  3 
inches  and  over  in  diameter,  and  are 
borne  on  stalks  15  to  IS  inches  in 
length.  Brilliant  golden-yellow'.  Al- 
though a hardy  biennial,  flowers  the 
same  season  from  seed  sown  early;  com- 
pact, bushy  plants — 2 feet  high — bloom- 
ing abundantly  during  summer  and  fall. 
Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  25c. 


Cockscomb. 


A tall,  graceful,  showy  annual,  en- 
joying the  widest  popularity.  Blooms 
profusely  in  late  summer  and  autumn. 
The  season  of  bloom  can  be  lengthen- 
ed by  starting  the  seeds  in  frames  or 
window  boxes,  in  early  spring.  Ex- 
cellent for  cut  flowers. 

LADY  LENOX,  NEW  GIGANTIC 
ORCHID  FLOWERING.— A new  race 
of  Cosmos.  The  flowers  are  immense, 
to  seven  inches  in  diameter  with 
wide  petals  of  an  exquisite  shade  of 
shell-pink,  borne  on  long  stems. 
Plants  grow  four  to  six  feet  high. 
Pkt.,  10c;  XA  oz.,  25c. 

EARLY  DAWN. — Very  early.  White 
with  a tinge  of  rose;  three  to  four 
feet  high.  Pkt.,  5c;  XA  oz.,  20c. 

MARGUERITE  FRINGED.— Petals 
fringed  in  a way  suggesting  Marguer- 
ites. Flowers  two  or  three  inches 
across.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  25c. 

KLONDYIvE  GIANT.  — Gorgeous 
orange-yellow  flowers  of  large  size. 
Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c. 

GIANT  STRIPED. — Petals  striped, 
large  white  center.  Pkt.,  10c;  XA 
oz.,  25cu 

GIANT  FLOWERED  MIXED.— Pkt., 
5c;  XA  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  35c. 

EARLY  FLOWERING  CRIMSON  — 
Large  flowers  of  glowing  crimson. 
Pkt.,  10c;  14  oz.,  20c. 

EARLY  FLOWERING  MIXED. — 
Pkt.,  5c;  Va  oz.,  30c ; oz.,  50c. 

Cypress  Vine 

Well  known  and  popular  climbing 
for  trellises.  It  has  a profusion 
of  pretty  star-shaped  blossoms  and  its 
flne-leaved.  feathery  foliage  is  adapt- 
ed to  ornamental  work.  Will  grow  8 
to  10  feet  high.  Annual.  Pkt.,  10c; 
!/4  oz.,  25c;  I/2  oz.,  40c. 


Cosmos,  Early  Dawn. 


MIXTURES  FOR  THE  FINEST  LAWNS 


This  Lawn  in  Jackson  from  Isbell’s  Central  City  Mixture 


Isbell’s  Central  City  Lawn  Seed 

Will  help  to  beautify  your  home.  Lawn  troubles  will  be 
ended  if  you  sow  Central  City  Mixture,  following-  the 
simple  directions  given  on  this  page.  A beautiful  even 
green  lawn  adds  much  to  the  beauty  of  any  property.  Do 
not  waste  time  and  money  sowing  cheap  grass  seed  that 
is  mostly  chaff.  The  Central  City  Mixture  is  composed  of 
the  finest  varieties  of  grasses,  each  of  which  has  its  sea- 
son of  beauty.  Result  is  the  production  of  a sod  that  is 
always  evergreen  and  velvety.  Being  free  from  chaff, 
it  requires  less  seed  of  Isbell’s  Central  City  than  any 
other  brand,  hence  it  is  economical  in  the  end.  One 
pound  will  sow  350  square  feet.  Prices,  by  express  or 
freight,  not  prepaid,  pound,  40c;  3 lbs.  for  $1.10;  5 lbs.  for 
$1.75;  10  lbs.  for  $3.25;  25  lbs.  for  $7.00.  If  wanted,  by 
mail,  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 

Isbell’s  “Shady  Spot”  Lawn  Seed 

On  nearly  all  lawns  there  are  unsightly  spots  caused  by 
the  fact  that  ordinary  varieties  of  grasses  used  for  lawns 
do  not  do  well  in  the  shade;  consequently  we  have  pre- 
pared a mixture  of  grasses  which  naturally  grow  in  shady 
spots.  Before  sowing  in  such  places  it  it  well  to  rake  off 
the  surface  thoroughly  and  then  ap- 
ply Air  Slaked  Lime  at  the  rate  of  1 
bushel  to  every  1,000  square  feet.  Use 
one  pound  of  shady  spot  for  every  3 00 
square  feet.  By  express  or  freight, 
not  prepaid:  Lb.,  40c;  3 lbs.,  $1.10; 

10  tbs.,  $3.25.  If  wanted  by  mail,  add 
postage  at  zcne  rate. 

Isbell’s  Lawn  Fertilizer 

Dry,  Clean,  Nearly  Odorless. 

Stable  dressing  is  unpleasant  to 
handle,  and  always  contains  weed 
seeds.  There  are  no  weed  seeds  in 
this  fertilizer.  Should  be  applied  as 
top  dressing,  either  in  spring  or  fall. 

Prices:  1 lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  for  75c; 

6%  lb.  carton,  $1.00;  10  lbs..  $1.25; 

25  lbs.,  $2.50.  Only  by  freight  or  ex- 
press, purchaser  paying  charges. 

Prices  subject  to  change. 


Seed  from  these  bags  insures  you 
good  green  lawn. 


Isbell’s  Quick  Growth  Lawn  Seed 

We  frequently  have  inquiries  for  a lawn  mixture  which 
will  give  quick  results,  and  our  “QUICK  GROWTH’’  has 
been  prepared  with  this  end  in  view.  It  is  especially 
useful  where  for  some  reason  or  other  the  seed  cannot  be 
sown  in  early  spring.  Where  sowing  must  be  delayed  un- 
til May,  the  Quick  Growth  mixture  will  cover  the  ground 
like  magic,  and  later  on  produce  a permanent  and  beauti- 
ful sod.  Prices,  by  express  or  freight,  not  prepaid:  Lb., 

30c;  3 lbs.,  80c ; 10  lbs.,  $2.50;  25  lbs.,  $5.50.  If  wanted 
by  mail,  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 

Directions  for  Making  Lawns 

FIRST. — A rich,  properly  prepared  soil.  If  the  ground 
is  naturally  rich,  all  that  is  necessary  is  that  it  be 
well  spaded,  making  it  as  fine  and  mellow  as  possible.  If, 
as  is  often  the  case,  it  consists  of  earth  from  the  excava- 
tion for  the  house,  or  is  hard  or  lumpy,  it  should  first  re- 
ceive a good  dressing  of  manure,  which  should  be  spaded 
in,  mixing  it  with  the>  soil,  which  should  be  made  fine 
and  smooth. 

SECOND. — We  must  have  good,  seed  of  the  right  vari- 
eties. Some  sorts  are  the  most  lux- 
uriant in  the  spring,  others  in  sum- 
mer, and  still  others  in  autumn,  and  a 
wise  selection  of  varieties  in  proper 
proportion  is  very  important.  We 
have  given  much  thought  and  made 
many  experiments  to  secure  the  best 
selection  and  think  our  “Central  City” 
Mixture  the  best  combination  to  se- 
cure a fine  lawn. 

THIRD. — It  is  important  that  the 
seed  be  properly  planted.  It  should 
be  sown  at  the  rate  of  from  60  to  100 
pounds  to  the  acre.  The  more  freely 
the  seed  is  used  the  quicker  a thick, 
velvet-like  turf  may  be  secured.  One 
pound  of  seed  will  be  sufficient  for  a 
square  rod  (27246  sq.  ft).  Sow  in 
early  spring  or  in  the  fall.  The  sur- 
face having  been  freshly  raked,  sow 
the  seed  as  evenly  as  possible  and 
rake  it  in,  following  with  a roller. 


Borders  of  Annual  Flowers  and  Flowering  Bulbs  will  Complete  the  Beauty  of  Your  Lawn. 


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Their  Fame  Grows 


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The  Best  Tie/ci Bean 
in  Cuitivation. 


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General  List  of  Flower  Seeds  97 


Daisy  - Beilis  Perennis 

The  popular  English  or  Double  Daisies.  These  hardy  perennials  are  easily 
raised  from  spring  sown  seed  and  come  into  flower  in  a very  short  time. 
They  thrive  best  in  cool,  shady  places,  are  very  pretty  and  admirably  adapt- 
ed for  edgings,  especially  for  borders  of  pansy  and  forget-me-not  beds,  and 
also  well  suited  for  pot  culture. 

GIANT  WHITE. — Flowers  extra  large,  pure  white  and  double.  Pkt.,  10c. 

DOUBLE  MIXED. — Large  flowering  sorts  in  all  shades  of  pink,  red  and 


white.  Pkt.,  10c;  Vk  oz.,  50c. 

Dahlia 

One  of  our  best  autumn-flowering 
plants;  blooms  until  killed  by  frost; 
half  hardy  perennial,  blooming  the 
first  year  from  seed  if  sown  early. 

DOUBLE  MIXED. — Many  varieties 
and  colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  Vi  oz.,  45c. 

Datura 

CORNUCOPIA  (Horn  of  Plenty).— 

Flowers  white  and  royal  purple;  8 to 
10  inches  long,  and  5 to  7 inches 
across.  The  bloom  is  handsome  and 
fragrant;  of  easy  culture;  3 feet  high. 

Pkt.,  5c. 

Delphinium  - Larkspur 

ANNUAL  VARIETIES. 


Shasta  Daisy,  Single 

This  is  the  finest  of  Luther  Bur- 
bank’s hybrids.  It  is  a perfectly  hardy 
perennial,  bearing  sturdy,  lasting 
flowers,  averaging  four  inches  in  di- 
ameter, on  long,  stiff  stems.  The  pet- 
als or  rays  are  pure  white.  Pkt.,  10c; 
14  oz.,  50c. 

Digitalis  - Foxglove 

Ornamental,  hardy  plants  of  state- 
ly growth.  The  seed,  though  small, 
germinates  readily  and  the  plants 
succeed  well  even  in  poor  soil  if  given 
a half-shady  location.  Spikes  are  often 
3 to  5 feet  long  and  thickly  strung 
with  scores  of  thimble-shaped  flow- 
ers. Mixed  colors,  pkt.,  5c;  !4  oz., 
25c. 


Shasta  Daisies. 


Well-known  annuals  of  great  beauty 
and  noted  for  richness  of  colors,  par- 
ticularly in  blue  shades.  Easily  grown. 

DOUBLE  TALL  ROCKET.— All  col- 
ors mixed.  2 feet  high.  Pkt.,  5c;  y2 
oz.,  25c. 

DOUBLE  DWARF  ROCKET.— Plants 
grow  12  to  15  inches  tall.  Finest  mix- 
ed. Pkt.,  5c;  y2  oz.,  25c. 

EMPEROR. — A magnificent  variety, 
very  free  flowering,  rich  colors.  1 % 
feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  V4  oz,,  20c. 

PERENNIAL  VARIETIES. 

One  of  the  most  brilliant  and  effect- 
ive hardy  garden  plants.  Persistent 
bloomers. 

BELLADONNA  HYBRIDS  — R ich 

and  beautiful  colors.  Dwarf  growth, 
requiring  no  staking.  Pkt.,  10c. 

FORMOSUM. — Brilliant  blue,  white 
center.  3 feet  high.  Pkt.,  10c. 

CARDINALE. — Bright  scarlet  flow- 
ers. 3 feet  high.  Pkt.,  10c. 

PERENNIAL  MIXED.— Pkt.,  10c; 
% oz.,  40c. 

Eschscholtzia 

(CALIFORNLY  POPPY) 

Extremely  handsome,  low  and  quick 
growing  annuals,  with  finely  cut  blu- 
ish foliage  and  cheerful  blossoms. 
Nothing  can  excel  it  in  brightness. 
Very  hardy,  blooming  until  late  fall. 

CALIFORNICA. — The  original  gold- 
en-yellow California  Poppy.  Pkt..  5c; 
% oz..  15c. 

Mixed  Colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vz  oz.,  20c. 


Dianthns  Heddewigii. 


Dianthus 


The  annual  and  biennial  sorts  of 
Dianthus  flower  freely  the  first  year 
from  seed.  Quite  hardy  and  often 
give  a greater  profusion  of  bloom  the 
second  year  than  the  first.  Sow  in 
open  ground,  and  thin  to  stand  six 
or  eight  inches  apart  in  the  row. 

CHINENSIS.— China  or  Indian  Pink. 
Finest  double  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vi 
oz.,  20c. 

HEDDEWIGII. — Double  Japan  Pink. 
Seed  saved  from  the  best  double  flow- 
ers only.  Fine  collection  of  colors. 
Pkt.,  5c;  Vi  oz.,  30c. 

EASTERN  QUEEN. — Large  single, 
beautifully  marbled  rose  and  mauve 
color.  Pkt.,  10c;  Vs  oz.,  20c. 

SNOWBALL. — Beautifully  fringed, 
pure  white,  double  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c; 
V&  oz.,  25c. 

FIREBALL. — Compact,  free-flow- 

ering plants.  Full  double,  scarlet 
flowers.  Pkt.,  10c;  V*  oz.,  30c. 

GIANT  SINGLE  MIXED.— Flowers 
of  large  size  and  great  beauty.  Pkt., 
5c;  Vi  oz.,  20c. 

PHEASANT’S  EYE,  or  JUNE  PINK 

— Sometimes  called  grass  pink;  fine 
for  massing.  Flowers  single,  beau- 
tiful and  fragrant.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vi  oz.. 
25c. 


Everlastings 

(OR  IMMORTELLES) 

Also  called  strawtflowers.  This  class 
of  annuals  are  of  easy  culture,  grow- 
ing splendidly  in  any  good  garden 
soil,  even  in  light,  sandy  ground, 
where  most  other  plants  would  not 
thrive.  They  produce  their  straw- 
like flowers  abundantly  all  summer 
and  fall.  Popular  for  winter  bouquets. 

ArROCLINTTM.— Plant  grows  15 
in.  high,  bearing  lovely  white  or  rose- 
pink  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  VI  oz.,  20c. 

AMMOBITM.  or  Winged  Everlast- 
ing.—Large,  handsome,  double  white 
flowers  with  yellow  disk.  The  plants 
grow  about  2K  feet  high.  Grows  in 
sandy  soil  and  blooms  all  summer. 
Pkt.,  5c;  Vi  oz.,  20c. 

GtVMPHRENA,  or  GLOBE  AMA- 
RANTH.—Showy  plants  with  brilliant 
colored,  globe-shaped  flowers.  1%  ft. 
high;  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vi  oz.,  20c. 

HELTCHRYSUM. — Mammoth  flow- 
ered. Pretty  and  effective  flowers  for 
beds  and  borders.  One  of  the  showi- 
est. 2 feet  high.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.., 
5c;  Vi  oz.,  25c. 

RHODANTHE. — Grows  in  any  soil. 
Beautiful  for  the  garden,  or  grown  in 
pots  in  the  house.  Flowers  are  white, 
rosy  or  crimson.  1 foot  high.  Pkt., 
10c. 

XER ANTHEM  I'M.  — Flowers  very 
double  and  long  stemmed.  White  and 
deep  purple.  Plants  grow  12  to  18 
inches  high.  Silky  flowers  and  silvery 
I foliage.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vi  oz.,  25c. 

1 SPECIAL  MIXED.— All  of  the  above 
sorts  and  many  other  varieties  mixed. 
Pkt.,  10c;  V4  oz..  25c. 

Four  O’clocks 

MIR  ABUTS,  or  MARVEL  OF  PERU 

— Well  known  hardy  annual  succeed- 
ing anywhere.  Handsome  plants,  2 
feet  high,  covered  all  summer  with 
hundreds  of  large,  showy,  sweet- 
scented  flowers.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  25c. 

Forget-Me-Not 

(MYOSOTIS) 

Dainty,  elegant  little  flowers,  all  of 
which  bloom  profusely  for  two  sea- 
sons, flowering  freely  in  early  spring 
and  fall;  they  love  shady,  moist 
places.  Once  at  home  in  a garden 
they  establish  themselves  by  self- 
seeding.  They  are  beautiful  for  bor- 
ders, edgings  and  for  pot  culture. 
Average  height  six  inches. 

BLUE  ALPINE. — Of  trailing  habit, 
with  bright  blue  flowers.  Pkt.,  10c; 
14  oz.,  35c. 

PALUSTRIS  (Perennial) . — Large 
blue  flowers,  blooms  all  season.  Pkt., 
10c. 


98  General  List  of  Flower  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Heliotrope. 

Heliotrope 

Everyone  loves  the  delightful  fragrance 
and  beauty  of  the  Heliotrope,  but  few 
know  that  it  can  be  raised  from  seed  as 
easily  as  the  Verbena.  To  insure  a long 
period  of  bloom,  start  seed  indoors. 

ROYAL,  HIGHNESS.  — A magnificent 
new  Heliotrope  of  wonderfully  rapid 
growth,  forming  immense  plants  that 
spread  and  climb  to  the  height  of  eight 
to  ten  feet.  It  has  splendid,  large  trusses 
of  rich,  purple  flowers,  and  is  a most 
fuse  bloomer.  As  a covering  for  walls 
bay  windows,  or  as  a pot  plant,  it  is 
invaluable.  Pkt.,  10c. 

MAMMOTH-FLOWERING.  MIXED 
COLORS.  — A very  popular  bedding 
and  pot  plant;  the  flower-heads  of  this 
new  strain  are  of  immense  size,  de- 
licious fragrance  and  of 
ranging  from  white, 
shades  of  blue,  to  dark  violet. 

10c;  Y*  oz..  50c. 

HELIOTROPE,  FINE  MIXED.  — 

Pkt.,  5c;  Vft  oz.,  35c. 

Hollyhocks 

One  of  the  most  majestic  and  de- 
sirable of  hardy  perennial  plants,  and 
a clump  or  line  in  any  garden  gives 
an  effect  not  attainable  with  any  other 
plant.  For  planting  among  shrubbery 
or  forming  a background  for  other 
flowers  it  is  without  equal.  Seed  sown  any  time 
before  midsummer  will  produce  fine  plants  for 
flowering  next  year. 

ISBELL’S  EXTRA  DOUBLE  FLOWERED, 

MIXED. — Seed  for  this  mixture  is  saved  from  the 
very  finest  extra  double  flowers  only.  The  best 
and  most  gorgeous  colored  strain  in  existence. 

Pkt.,  10c;  Yt  oz..  40c. 

GIANT  SINGLE  MIXED.  — Very  large,  showy 
flowers.  All  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  Yt  oz.,  20c. 

NEW  ANNUAL  EVERBLOOMING.— Double  and 
single.  A wonderful  acquisition.  Seed  sown  early 
indoors  will  bloom  in  July.  Sown  outdoors  in  May 
will  bloom  in  August.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yt  oz.,  30c. 

Hyacinth  Bean  (Dolichos) 

Splendid  annual  climber;  clusters  of  purple  and  white 
flowers,  followed  by  ornamental  seed  pods;  10  feet  high. 
All  colors,  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

Kochia  Tricophila 

(SUMMER  CYPRESS) 

Sometimes  called  Burning  Bush.  This  annual  plant  is  of 
surprisingly  rapid  growth,  regular  pyramids  about  2 feet  in 
height.  Leaves  slender  and  of  light  pea-green  color  until 
fall,  when  they  change  to  blood  red  and  carmine.  Of  re- 
markably easy  culture.  The  finest  thing  in  cultivation  for 
temporary  hedge  or  border  or  dividing  line.  Pkt.,  5c;  Yz 
oz.,  20c. 

Lathyrus 

(EVERLASTING  or  HARDY  SWEET  PEA) 

Showy,  free-flowering  hardy  perennial  climbers  for  cov- 
ering old  stumps,  fences,  etc.,  continually  in  bloom;  fine  for 
cutting.  Pkt.,  10c;  Yz  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c. 

Japanese  Kudzu  Vine 

The  Kudzu  Vine  is  a beautiful  climber,  remarkable  for  its 
great  vigor  of  growth  and  its  handsome  flowers.  The  blos- 
soms are  purple,  large  and  in  panicles  somewhat  like  the 
Wistaria.  The  foliage  is  luxuriant.  The  vine  is  perfectly 
hardy;  fine  for  arbors,  verandas,  etc.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Gaillardia 

Remarkable  for  the  size  and  brilliancy  of  its  flowers,  which 
are  produced  in  great  profusion  all  through  the  summer;  de- 
sirable bedding  plants,  and  excellent  for  cutting.  1 foot  high. 

MIXED  COLORS. — The  most  varied  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  Yt 
oz.,  15c. 

GRANDIFLORA. — Hardy  perennial  varieties,  bearing  gor- 
geous flowers,  two  and  one-half  to  three  inches  across.  Splen- 
did for  permanent  beds  and  for  cutting.  Mixed  colors,  pkt., 
5c;  Yt  oz.,  25c. 

Geranium 

The  constant  succession  of  bloom  till  frost  and  the  brilliant 
colors  of  the  flowers  render  the  Geranium  very  desirable  for 
pot  culture  and  bedding.  Half  hardy  perennial,  easily  grown 
from  seed,  will  produce  blooming  plants  the  first  summer. 

ISBELL’S  “GOOD  VENTURE”  MIXTURE.  — This  collection 
embraces  all  the  newer  varieties;  flowers  are  large  and  round, 
some  forming  trusses  15  inches  in  diameter.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Godetia 

(SATIN  FLOWER) 

Attractive  hardy  annuals,  deserving  more  extensive  cultiva- 
tion. The  plants  bloom  profusely  all  summer  and  bear  showy 
flowers  of  satiny  texture  in  many  rich  and  varied  colors.  They 
do  best  in  a rather  poor  soil.  1 foot.  Finest  Mixed.  Pkt..  5c; 
Yt  oz.,  15c. 

Grass  Pinks 

(CLOVE  PINKS) 

These  very  desirable  sweet-scented,  low 
growing,  hardy  garden  pinks  bloom  early 
and  are  extremely  free  flowering.  Un- 
equaled for  the  border  of  beds,  automo- 
bile drives,  and  the  old-fashioned  garden. 
They  should  be  planted  in  quantities  in 
any  good  garden  soil  with  full  sun  and  in 
an  open  situation. 

SINGLE  AND  DOUBLE  VARIETIES, 
mixed,  pkt.,  10c;  Ys  oz.,  35c. 

Gypsophila 

(BABY’S  BREATH) 

Hardy,  annual.  The  flowers  are  small, 
star-like,  and  borne  in  feathery  sprays 
which  are  highly  .esteemed  for  cut  flowers, 
as  they  lend  a most  graceful  effect  when 
combined  in  bouquets  with  Sweet  Peas 
and  bouquets  of  other  flowers.  Successive 
plantings  of  seed  should  be  made  a few 
weeks  apart  to  furnish  a continuous  sup- 
ply of  flowers. 

ELEGANS. — White  and  rose,  mixed. 

Pkt..  5c;  Yz  oz..  15c. 

Gourds,  Ornamental 

Desirable,  pretty  climbers  for  many 
places  where  a large  amount  of  vines  are 
wanted  quickly.  The  blossoms  of  some 
are  quite  striking  and  handsome.  Their 
interesting  features  are  the  odd,  unique 
and  ornamental  gourds,  many  of  which 
make  excellent  toys  for  children. 

SPECIAL  MIXTURE.— Splendid  assort- 
ment of  many  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  Yz  oz., 
15c;  oz.,  25c. 

Grasses,  Ornamental 

Ornamental  Grasses  serve  the  double 
purpose  of  rendering  the  mixed  flower-bed 
or  border  attractive  during  the  Summer, 
and  for  the  use  of  the  spikes  or  panicles 
in  a dried  state  in  Winter  bouquets.  For 
large  beds  or  groups  on  lawns  nothing 
gives  a finer  effect. 

SPECIAL  MIXTURE.— Many  fine  varie- 
ties. Pkt.,  5c;  Yz  oz.,  25c. 


i or  Summer  Cypress. 


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General  List  of  Flower  Seeds  99 


Mignonette 


No  garden  is  complete  without  at  least  a small  bed 
of  Mignonette.  It  is  a well  known  fragrant  annual  of 
easiest  culture.  Successive  sowing  should  be  made  to  keep 
up  a supply  of  flowers  from  Spring  until  frost.  May  be 
grown  in  pots  for  winter  flowering. 

DEFIANCE. — Very  large  flower  spikes,  keeping  in  wa- 
ter a long  time.  Pkt..  5c;  yx  oz.,  20c. 

GOLDEN  QUEEN. — Large,  fragrant  flowers  of  golden  yellow  color. 
Pkt.,  5c;  %.  oz..  20c. 

GOLIATH. — Finest  red  variety.  Deliciously  fragrant.  Pkt.,  10c. 
DIAMOND. — White,  sweet  scented  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  yx  oz.,  20c. 
NEW  HYBRIDS. — Large  flowering  varieties,  all  colors.  Pkt.,  5c; 
% oz.,  20c. 

RESEDA  ODORATA. — The  old-fashioned  sweet  Mignonette.  Pkt.. 
5c;  oz..  20c. 

MARVEL  OF  PERU.— See  Four  O’Clock. 


Marigold  - Tagetes 


Mignonette. 


Lobelia 


This  popular  and  beautiful  flower- 
ing plant  is  most  desirable  for  pot 
culture,  edgings,  hanging  baskets, 
etc.,  blooming  profusely  from  June 
to  November.  The  blossoms  of  all 
sorts  are  particularly  bright  in  ap- 
pearance. 

CRYSTAL  PALACE.— Rich  deep 
blue  flowers,  dark  foliage  ; finest  bed- 
ding variety.  6 inches  high.  Pkt., 

10c;  Va.  oz..  40c. 

FINEST  MIXED.— Dwarf  sorts  in 
shades  of  blue  and  white.  Pkt..  5c; 

Vo.  oz..  25c. 

GRACILIS.  — Spreading  variety. 

Light  blue,  light  green  foliage ; 
blooms  profusely  ; excellent  for  vases 
hanging  baskets  and  window  boxes. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

Moonflower 

White-Seeded  (Grandiflora  Alba). — 

The  variety  most  generally  grown. 

It  bears  in  greatest  profusion  im- 
mense, lovely  white  flowers,  five  to  six  .nches  in  diameter.  If  planted 
in  rich  ground  in  a sunny  situation,  the  vines  attain  a height  of  25 

feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

NEW  CROSS-BRED. — Of  great  value  for  the  North,  as  it  is  in 
full  bloom  one  month  before  the  White-Seeded.  The  flowers  are  4 to 
6 inches  across  and  very  numerous.  The  foliage  is  of  three  distinct 

types.  Per  Pkt..  10c. 

SKY-BLUE. — Of  strong,  vigorous  growth.  The  large  flowers 
surpassingly  beautiful — of  softest  cerulean  blue.  Pkt.,  10c. 


No  other  annual  imparts  so  much  brightness  to  our  gardens  for 
such  a long  time,  from  early  summer  far  into  the  frosts  of  autumn, 
as  the  Marigold.  The  tall  African  varieties,  with  their  large,  self- 
colored,  yellow  and  orange  flowers,  are  very  showy  when  grown  in 
large  groups,  while  the  dwarfer  French  varieties,  with  their  elegantly 
striped  and  spotted  flowers,  are  unusually  effective  in  beds,  edgings 
or  pots.  Splendid  cut  flowers  : a vase  of  Marigolds  with  blue  Corn- 
flowers or  Larkspurs  is  very  striking. 

DWARF  FRENCH  VARIETIES. 

LEGION  OF  HONOR. — Plants  compact,  8 inches  high ; flowers 
single,  golden  yellow  with  dark  center.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vz  oz.,  25c. 

GOLD  STRIPED. — Flowers  very  double,  brown-red,  striped  golden 
yellow.  12  inches.  Pkt..  5c ; % oz.,  20c. 

DOUBLE  MIXED. — Many  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vz  oz.,  25c. 

TALL  AFRICAN  VARIETIES. 

LEMON  QUEEN.— 2 feet  high.  Bushy  plants,  bearing  75  to  100 
large,  double  lemon-colored  flowers  at  one  time.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

ELDORADO.— 2V>  feet  tall.  Large, 
full,  double-quilled  flowers.  Golden 
yellow.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vx  oz..  20c. 

AFRICAN  MIXED.— 2 to  2V»  feet 
tall.  Large  double  flowers  of  beau- 
tiful shades.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vz  oz.,  20c. 

Nemophila 

(OR  LOVE  GRASS) 
Splendid  free-flowering  hardy 
annuals,  of  dwarf  habit.  Flowers 
are  cup-shaped,  appearing  in  many 
brilliant  colors,  the  blue  shades  be- 
ing particularly  striking.  Blossom 
continuously  throughout  the  summer, 
thriving  best  in  a cool,  moist,  shady 
place,  where  the  soil  is  not  too  rich. 
All  colors,  mixed.  Pkt..  5c;  Vx  oz., 
15c;  Vz  oz..  25c. 


Oxalis 


Lobelia. 


Small,  free-flowering  plants,  with 
clover-like  leaves,  thickly  starred 
with  small,  bright  flowers  from  June 
until  frost.  Sown  thinly  in  drills  it 
makes  a fine  edging  for  flower  beds. 
Very  beautiful  plants  for  .rock  work 
and  rustic  baskets.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 


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Morning  Glory 


Climbers  of  rapid  growth,  beautiful  and  varied  flowers  ; for  covering 
walls,  trellises,  arbors,  etc.,  they  are  invaluable : it  is  well  to  soak  the 
seed  in  warm  water  over  night  to  assist 
in  rapid  germination. 

IMPERIAL  JAPANESE.— These  are 
the  greatest  improvement  that  it  is  possible  to  imagine 
the  common  Morning  Glory.  Not  only  are  the  flowers 
greatly  increased  size  and  more  distinct  colorings,  but  the 
dense  foliage  is  also  wonderfully  varied  and  attractive.  Our 
choice  mixture  contains  over  twenty  distinct  colors  and  shades, 
from  rich  purple  to  pure  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

BRAZILIAN  MORNING  GLORY.— A great  climber,  mak- 
ing a growth  of  30  to  50  feet.  Grape-like  leaves  a foot 
wide.  Rose-colored  flowers  3 inches  across.  Pkt.,  10c. 

TALL  MORNING  GLORY.— An  old-fashioned  popular 
rapid  growing  climber,  showing  many  shades  of  color. 
White  to  dark  blue,  red  and  striped.  Mixed 
5c;  oz..  15c;  lb.,  50c. 


Nicotiana 


Morning 


Beautiful  pure  white  flowers  on  long  terminal  tubes.  It  is 
so  fragrant  that  a small  bed  will  perfume  the  surrounding 
atmosphere.  Tender  annual.  2%  to  3 feet  high.  Pkt.,  5c: 
% oz..  25c. 


Pkt., 


Isbell’s  Tall  Marigold. 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


100  General  List  of  Flower  Seeds 


1 8 BE  LCS  LOVELY  MSTORTKIMS 


Tall  Nasturtiums 


Lobbianum  Nasturtiums 

The  Lobbianum  varieties  (Lobb’s  Climbing-  Nasturtiums) 
differ  from  the  ordinary  climbing  sorts  in  having  neater 
and  more  profuse  flowers.  Vines  attain  length  of  6 or  8 
feet. 

PRINCE  OF  WAR. — Large  flowers  and  free  blooming. 
Rich,  dark,  blood-red. 

MADAME  GUNTHER. — Dark-leaved  hybrids;  extra  fine 
range  of  brilliant,  showy  colors. 

QUEEN  EMMA. — Variegated  leaves,  deep  scarlet  flow- 
ers. 

ISBELL’S  COLLECTION  of  above  twelve  tall  varieties. 


Grand  Bouquets  All  Summer 

For  summer  display  in  large  or  small  beds,  nothing  can 
surpass  Nasturtiums.  They  start  to  bloom  early  and  keep 
up  a continuous  display  of  bright  colored  flowers  until  hard 
frost  in  fall.  Nasturtiums  are  much  used  for  table  decor- 
ation. Of  the  easiest  culture,  succeeding  practically  any- 
where, blooming  most  freely  on  lighter  soil.  The  Dwarf 
or  Tom  Thumb  varieties  make  the  most  beautiful  bedding 
and  border  plants,  growing  about  one  foot  high,  while  the 
tall  or  climbing  kinds  are  invaluable  for  covering  unsight- 
ly railings,  very  fine  for  hanging  baskets  and  vases,  and 
are  also  equally  beautiful  if  simply  grown  trailing  over 
the  ground.  Best  large-flowering  varieties  below. 

For  Beds  Dwarf  Nasturtiums  For  Borders 


Price,  except  where  noted:  Pkf.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  *4  lb., 

65c,  postpaid. 


AURORA. — Deep  chrome  yellow;  blotched  crimson. 

BEAUTY. — Scarlet,  splashed  canary -yellow. 

CHAMELEON. — Bears  flowers  of  quite  distinct  coloring 
on  one  and  the  same  plant. 

EMPRESS  OF  INDIA. — Brilliant  crimson,  dark  foliage. 

GLADIATOR. — New,  burnt  bronze  color,  dark  foliage. 

GOLDEN  CLOTH. — The  foliage  is  of  bright  yellow,  while 
the  flowers  are  intense  scarlet. 

KING  THEODORE. — Flowers  velvety  dark  red,  almost 
black.  Dark  green  folia-ge. 

LADY  BIRD. — New  orange,  scarlet  spotted,  dark  leaves. 

PEARL. — Light  creamy-white  flowers. 

ROSE. — Rosy-pink  flowers,  shaded  salmon. 

RUBY  KING. — Beautiful  ruby-red;  rich.  Dark  foliage. 

VARIEGATED  LEAF. — All  colors  mixed. 

ISBELL’S  COLLECTION  of  above  twelve  dwarf  vari- 
eties. One  pkt.  each  for  only  45c. 

Queen  of  Tom  Thumbs 

Each  plant  growTs  in  a neatly  rounded  bush,  about  nine 
inches  in  height.  The  light  green  leaves  grow  closely  to- 
gether, and  each  leaf  is  showily  variegated  or  marbled 
with  silvery-white.  They  produce  rather  small  but  rich 
colored  fiOAvers.  Mixed,  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  14  lb.,  65c. 

KING  OF  TOM  THUMBS. — Dwarf,  bushy  plants,  flowr- 
ers  rich  crimson,  dark  foliage. 


Isbell’s  Special  Dwarf  Mixture 

give  a larger  variety  of  colors  in  even  proportions  than, 
any  other  Nasturtium  mixture,  for  it  is  put  up  by  our- 
selves from  named  sorts,  and  contains  many  of  the  new 
varieties.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  *4  lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.35. 

CHOICE  MIXED  DWARF. — A very  good  general  pur- 
pose mixture.  Includes  a great  variety  of  best  colors. 
Very  fine.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,.15c;  *4  11).,  50c;  lb.,  $1.65. 


Isbell’s  Special  Tall  Mixture  £££  ™- 

tains  the  choicest  colors  of  the  Tall  Nasturtiums,  the  rich, 
velvety  varieties,  and  the  new  hybrids  of  Madame  Gun- 
ther. The  flowers  are  much  larger  than  the  old-fashioned 
kind.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  60c;  lb.,  $2.00. 

CHOICE  TALL  MIXED. — This  contains  a very  good 
mixture  of  all  colors  known  among  Nasturtiums,  and  can- 
not fail  to  please.  Pkt.,  5c ; «z„  15c;  14  lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50 


Price,  except  where  noted:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  *4  lb., 

50c,  postpaid. 


HE1NEMANNI. — Large  flowers  of  chocolate  color. 

MOONLIGHT. — A beautiful  pale  straw  color. 

PRINCE  HENRY. — Beautiful  yellow  marked  conspicu- 
ously Avith  blotches  of  bright  carmine. 

REGELIANUM. — The  best  rich  brilliant  crimson. 

ROSE  QUEEN. — The  best  pink  colored  variety. 

SUNLIGHT. — Large  orange-yellow  blossoms,  so  profuse 
as  to  almost  conceal  the  foliage. 

TALL  CHAMELEON. — Is  unique  in  bearing  flowers  of 
many  distinct  colors  on  one  and  the  same  plant. 

VESUVIUS. — Fine,  salmon-rose  flowers,  rich  dark  foliage. 

VARIEGATED  LEAF. — Many  A'arieties  with  variegated 
and  spotted  foliage.  Mixed  colors. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Flower  Seeds  101 


ISBELL’S  SUPERB  PANSIES 

Tansies  are  favorites  with  every  flower  lover,  and  are.  too  well  known  to  require  any  description.  We  specialize  in 
the  production  of  fine  Tansies  and  our  strains  will  be  found  absolutely  satisfactory  in  every  way. 


Isbell’s  International  Mixture 

(See  illustration  above.)  This  famous  Pansy  Mixture  is 
a carefully  blended  assortment  of  the  richest  and  hand- 
somest of  the  mammoth  flowering  Pansy  types  known, 
and  excepting  Isbell’s  Prize  Flower  Mixture  is  the  finest 
in  the  world.  Year  by  year  we  watch  the  productions  of 
Pansy  specialists  and  secure  whatever  is  truly  meritori- 
ous for  our  patrons.  People  who  sow  this  strain  in  good 
soil  may  look  for  blossoms  two  to  three  inches  across. 
Of  perfect  texture  and  full  range  of  color.  Pkt.  (250) 
seeds,  20c;  2 pkts.  for  35c;  % oz.  for  $1.50. 


Isbell’s  “ Prize  Flower”  Mixture 

The  grandest  thing  out  in  Pansies.  This  special  Isbell 
strain  comprises  the  finest  collection  of  Giant  Flowered 
types  of  Pansies,  and  represents,  without  doubt,  the  high- 
est obtainable  degree  of  perfection  of  the  present  time,  as 
regards  size  and  colorings  of  the  flowers.  The  cream  of 
the  crop  of  the  best  American  and  European  pansy  spe- 
cialists is  procured  by  us  for  this  mixture;  blossoms  ex- 
ceeding 3 inches  in  diameter  are  not  at  all  uncommon. 
Nothing  can  excel  the  richness,  texture  and  variety  of  Is- 
bell’s Prize  Pansies.  Pkt.,  25c;  3 pkts.,  65c;  y*  oz.,  $1.75. 


Giant  Masterpiece. 


Giant  Pansy  Mixture 

Comprises  many  strains  and  colors;  giant  flowers,  but  not  so  complete  as 
our  International  Mixture.  Pkt,  5c;  *4  oz,  $1.50;  y2  oz,  $2.50. 

Large  Flowering  Bedding  Pansies 

Admirably  suited  for  beds  and  borders,  where  masses  of  distinct  colors 
are  required.  The  flowers*  are  not  the  largest  type,  but  the  plants  are 
robust  in  habit  and  remarkably  free-flowering.  In  Separate  Colors:  Black, 

Bark  Blue,  Light  Blue,  Brown,  Yellow,  White,  Red,  Purple,  and  Striped. 

Any  color,  pkt,  10e;  yH  oz,  50£;  y+  oz,  $1.85;  y>  oz,  $2,50. 

MIXED  BEDDING  PANSIES. — All  colors  Pkt,  ~c;  yA  oz,  60c;  oz,  $2.00. 


Giant  Flowering  Varieties 

BLACK  MASTODON. — New,  nearly  all  jet  black;  a few  very  dark  purple 
and  all  velvety  in  substance  and  of  immense  size.  Large  black  pansies  are 
very  rare  indeed.  Pkt,  15c. 

BRONZE  MASTODON. — New;  very  large.  All  the  different  shades  from 
brass  to  gold,  tinged  with  nearly  every  color  known  to  Pansies.  Pkt,  15c. 

PANAMA-PACIFIC  MASTODON. — New.  A huge  deep  yellow;  some  with 
dark  centers,  some  without;  200,000  of  them  partly  surrounded  the  Palaces 
of  the  Panama-Pacific  Exposition,  producing  a wonderful  effect.  Pkt,  20c. 

PRINCE  HENRY  MASTODON. — A splendid  dark  blue  of  immense  size. 
The  very  best  in  blue.  Pkt,  20c. 

GRAND  DtJKE  MICHAEL  MASTODON. — The  finest  and  largest  all-white 
pansy  in  the  w'orld.  Pkt,  20c. 

MADAME  STEELE  MASTODON. — New,  extra  large  flowers  of  brilliant 
royal  purple  color  and  velvety  substance.  Pkt,  20c. 

GIANT  MASTERPIECE,  or  RUFFLED  PANSY. — This  grand  Pansy  is  re- 
markable for  having  its  petals  waved  or  curled,  giving  the  flowers  a'  double 
or  globular  appearance,  as  shown  in  the  illustration.  The  flowers  are  large 
and  round.  Every  petal  has  a dark  blotch  and  there  is  usually  a light 
edge  or  border.  Highly  fashionable  everywhere.  Pkt,  20c. 

GIANT  MADAME  PERRET.  or  PHENOMEN  AL. — This  exquisitely  beauti- 

It  shows  quite  a range  of  color, 
but  those  wonderfully  fascinat- 


ful  strain  of  Pansy  originated  in  France. 


American  Mastodon. 


ing  wine-red  shades  predomin- 
ate. The  petals  are  ruffled.  One 
of  the  most  attractive  in  our 
list.  Pkt,  15c. 

GIANT  ORCHID-FLOWERED. — The  ground  color  of  nearly  all  the  flow- 
ers is  light,  the  petals  being  marked  with  a large  brown  or  golden-yellow 
blotch  which  diffuses  into  rays  and  veins  toward  the  edge.  Pkt,  15c. 

GIANT  YELLOW  PARISIAN. — Pure  yellow  flowers  of  grandest  form  and 
size.  Pkt,  15c. 

GIANT  METEOR. — Best  dark  red  pansy,  a profuse  bloomer.  Pkt,  15c. 

GLINT  ADONIS. — New.  Very  large  flowers;  lovely  light  blue.  Pkt,  20c. 


ISBELL’S  COLLECTION  OF  GIANT  PANSIES. 

One  packet  each  of  the  12  Giants  described  above  for  only  $1.65  post- 
paid. Total  Value  is  $2.10. 


102  General  List  of  Flower  Seeds 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Singlet  Petunias. 


Poppies 


Petunias 


For  garden  or  house  culture  few  plants  equal  the  Petunia  in  effective, 
ness.  They  commence  flowering  early  and  continue  a sheet  of  bloom 
throughout  the  whole  season  until  killed  by  frost ; easily  cultivated, 
only  requiring  a fairly  good  soil  and  sunny  position. 

NEW  MARVELOUS. — We  take  great  pride  in  offering  this  new 
Double  Petunia.  In  beauty,  size,  form  and  color  it  surpasses  anything 
we  have  ever  seen  before.  It  would  be  impossible  to  describe  at  length 
the  many  variations  in  form  and  color.  Pink,  white,  violet,  lavender, 
mauve  and  crimson  are  all  present,  together  with  innumerable  inter- 
mediate shades.  Many  flowers  measure  5 inches  across  and  are  fluted, 
frilled  and  ruffled.  Pkt..  25c;  2 pkts.,  45c. 

GIANTS  OF  CALIFORNIA. — The  finest  large  flowering  strain  of 
single  Petunias.  Magnificent  flowers  of  extra  large  size,  with  a very 
deep  throat  beautifully  veined  to  the  base.  Pkt.,  20c;  2 pkts.,  35c. 

SINGLE  BEDDING  PETUNIAS 

HOWARD’S  STAR. — A beautiful  free-flowering  strain,  color  crimson- 
maroon  with  a clearly-defined  five-pointed  star  of  blush-white.  For 
bedding,  window  boxes,  borders,  vases,  etc.,  this  is  exceptionally  fine. 
Pkt.,  10c;  Vft  oz.,  30c. 

LITTLE  GEM  (Dwarf  Inimitable). — Bushy,  compact  plants,  about  12 
inches  high,  covered  with  great  masses  of  beautiful  cherry-red,  blotched 
and  striped  flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  V»  oz.,  20c. 

SNOW  QUEEN. — Fine  dwarf  sort  producing  abundantly  its  pure 
white  satiny  flowers,  throughout  the  entire  season.  Desirable  for  ceme- 
tery beds  or  for  large  masses  of  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  ys  oz.,  25c. 

LARGE  FLOWERING  MIXED. — Best  strain  of  large  flowering  single 
bedding  Petunias.  All  colors.  Pkt..  10c;  Vk  oz.,  30c. 

FINE  MIXED. — Mixture  of  good,  bright  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz..  25ce 


Phlox 


The  annual  Phlox  surpasses  almost  everything  else  in  dazzling  bril- 
liancy and  yet  is  of  the  easiest  culture.  The  Phloxes  are  of  neat,  compact 
growth  and  will  thrive  on  any  soil,  if  given  a sunny  location.  Plants 
from  seed  sown  in  open  ground  in  fall  or  early  spring  will  begin  flower- 
ing in  June  and  remain  literally  covered 
with  bloom  until  after  severe  frosts  late 
in  autumn.  For  masses  of  separate  colors 
or  for  bouquets  they  are  unsurpassed. 


Grandiflora  or  Large  Flowering 
Phlox. 

SNOW-WHITE.  BRIGHT  SCARLET. 

SHELL-PINK.  PRIMROSE. 

PURPLISH-RED.  STRIPED. 

Per  pkt.,  10c ; collection  of  1 pkt., 
each  50c. 

GRANDIFLORA  MIXED.— Many  colors, 

8 splendid  mixture.  Pkt-,  10c;  *4  oz.,  45c, 

PHLOX  DRUMMONDI  MIXED.— The 

popular  small-flowering  sorts ; all  colors. 
Pkt.,  5c;  *4  oz.,  25c. 

DWARF  PHLOX.— Valuable  for  low 
beds,  edgings  and  pot  culture,  of  compact 
growth,  8 inches  high.  Mixed  colors. 
Pkt.,  10c;  V6  oz.,  25c. 

STAR  PHLOX.— Beautiful  star-shaped 
and  fringed  flowers  of  all  shades.  Plants 
are  of  dwarf  growth  and  extremely  free 
flowering  Pkt-,  10c. 

DOUBLE-FLOWERING  PHLOX.— 
double  and  semi-double  flowers  in  all 
colors ; desirable  for  cut  flowers  as  they 
last  longer  than  the  single  sort.  Pkt.,  10c. 

PERENNIAL  PHLOX.— One  of  the  fin- 
est hardy  perennial  plants  in  cultivation 
and  quite  distinct  from  the  above  annual 
sorts,  the  large  flower  heads  being  cone- 
shaped.  Mixed  Colors.  Pkt.,  10c ; ys  oz.,  30c. 


Probably  no  class  of.  plants  enjoys 
greater  popularity  and  is  more  widely 
grown  than  the  Poppies.  The  wonderful 
range  of  color  of  their  delicate,  grace- 
fully borne  flowers  is  well  known.  The 
poppies  are  quite  hardy  and  the  seed 
should  be  sown  as  early  in  the  spring  as 
possible,  where  the  plants  are  to  remain. 

SINGLE  ANNUAL  VARIETIES 
GIANT  SHIRLEY,  SILK  or  GHOST 
POPPY. — No  flower  is  so  exceedingly 
graceful  and  decorates  our  gardens  with 
such  brilliancy  of  color  as  this  poppy. 
Our  strain  includes  an  almost  endless 
variety  of  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vi  oz.,  15c; 
oz.,  40c. 

GLAUCUM  or  TULIP  POPPY.— Very 
large  tulip-like  flowers  of  dazzling  scar- 
let ; effective  in  beds  or  in  masses ; 1 foot 
high.  Pkt.,  5c;  Vi  oz.,  25c. 

KING  EDWARD. — A new  variety  of 
gorgeous  coloring,  being  a deep  scarlet, 
shaded  crimson-red,  each  petal  marked 
with  a large  black  blotch,  against  which 
the  yellow  anthers  stand  out  in  bold  re- 
, . , lief.  The  plant  grows  2%  feet  high,  and 

produces  its  very  large  flowers  with  great  freedom.  Pkt-,  10c ; Vi  oz.,  25c. 

ISBELL’S  MIXTURE  OF  SINGLE  POPPIES. — Comprises  a well  balanced 
assortment  of  the  many  splendid  single  flowering  annual  varieties.  All  colors. 
Pkt.,  5c;  yz  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 


Phlox  Drummondi. 


King  Edward. 


DOUBLE  ANNUAL  VARIETIES. 

CARDINAL. — Very  large,  double  flowers,  beautifully  fringed,  of  vivid  scarlet 
color ; height,  two  feet.  Pkt.,  5c ; V2  oz.,  20c. 

WHITE  SWAN. — Immense,  double,  pure  white  flowers,  deeply  fringed.  An 
excellent  companion  to  Cardinal.  Pkt.,  5c;  yz  oz.,  20c. 

CARNATION-FLOWERED,  DOUBLE  MIXED.— Very  large,  double,  slightly 
fringed  flowers  in  brilliant  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  y2  oz.,  15c. 

AMERICAN  FLAG. — A beautiful  variety,  with  large,  double  flowers,  of  a 
snow-white  color,  bordered  with  scarlet.  Pkt.,  5c;  V2  oz.,  15c. 

PAEONY-FLOWERED,  MIXED  COLORS.— Imposing,  double,  globular  flow- 
ers, resembling  double  pseonies.  Pkt.,  5c;  y2  oz.,  15c. 

MIKADO  (Striped  Japanese  Poppy). — A very  distinct  and  effective  double 
poppy,  wtih  deeply  laciniated  petals  like  a Japanese  Chrysanthemum,  which 
are  white  at  the  base,  shading  off  to  pink  and  rose  above.  Pkt.,  5c;  yz  oz.,  20c. 

ISBELL’S  MIXTURE  OF  DOUBLE  POPPIES.— The  above  sorts  and  many 
choice  varieties.  All  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  yz  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  25c. 
PERENNIAL  POPPIES. 

ICELAND  POPPY  (Nudicaule)  .—Plants  are  of  graceful,  neat  habit,  with 
fern-like  foliage,  producing  their  brilliant,  fragrant  flowers  in  profusion. 
Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  10c;  Vi  oz.,  40c. 

ORIENTAL  POPPY. — Gorgeous,  showy  flowers,  measuring  6 to  7 inches 
across,  of  dazzling,  brilliant  colors,  mostly  shades  of  red.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.„ 
10c;  *4  oz..  3©Co 


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Portulaca  or  Moss  Rose 

Also  called  “Sun  Plant.”  This  charming  little  annual  is  unrivaled  for  bril- 
liancy among  plants  of  low  growth,  and  has  the  happy  faculty  of  flourishing 
Under  almost  all  conditions,  though  hot  sun  and  light  safidy  soil  suit  it  best 
Nothing  is  prettier  for  beds,  edgings,  roekwork,  etc.  Through  the  driest, 
hottest  seasons  it  flourishes  amazingly,  carpeting  the  ground  with  a mat  of  foli- 
age that  is  almost  hidden  by  an  abundance  of  pretty  flowers.  Height,  6 inches. 
DOUBLE  MIXED— Flowers  perfectly  double,  of  the  most  brilliant  scarlet,  crimson, 
white,  yellow,  etc.  Pkt.,  10c;  y&  oz.,  85c. 

SINGLE  MIXED. — All  colors;  many  striped  and  variegated.  Price,  per  pkt.,  5c: 
V k oz.,  20c. 

Primula  - Primrose 

Hardy  Perennial  Garden  Sorts. 

These  are  among  the  best  of  early  spring 


Pyrethrum. 


blooming  plants  ; with  slight  protection  they 
will  stand  the  winter. 

AURICULA. — Old-fashioned  Garden  Prim- 
ula. Very  free-flowering  and  fragrant. 
Blooms  in  early  spring,  Height,  6 inches. 
Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  10c. 

VULGARIS  (English  Primrose). — These  old-fashioned 
plants  are  very  welcome  in  early  spring,  when  they 
bear  in  profusion,  fragrant  yellow  blossoms.  Pkt.,  10c. 

VERIS,  COWSLIP. — The  flowers  are  fragrant;  beau- 
tiful, hardy  perennials,  blooming  in  early  spring  ; mix- 
ture contains  many  beautiful  colors.  Pkt.,  15c. 

Primulas  for  House  Culture 

These  primroses  are  some  of  our  finest  and  most  im- 
portant winter-blooming  pot  plants.  The  culture  of 
these  lovely  flowers  is  much  easier  than  most  people 
think,  and  everyone  could  grow  a nice  collection  of  them 
with  littlfe  feate  Seed  should  be  sown  in  March,  April  or  May,  in  light  soil,  but 
for  final  potting  a richer  soil  is  necessary,  consisting  of  two  parts  loam  to  one 
each  of  well  decayed  manure  aild 
leaf  mould.  Plants  require  to  be 
well  ventilated  and  well  watered. 

CHINESE  PRIMROSE.— For  Win- 
ter decoration,  this  is  one  of  the 
most  important  house  plants.  The 
flowers  are  large,  rich  in  color  and 
of  great  substance,  while  the  habit 
of  the  plant  is  robust.  Large-flow- 
ering Mixed.  Pkt.,  25c. 

OBCONICA  (Everblooming  Prim- 
rose).— Of  easy  culture,  flowering 
abundantly  and  continuously  with 
very  little  care.  Flowers  are  very 
fragrant.  Mixed  cold's.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Ricinus  - Castor  Bean 

Well  known  annual  ornamental 
plants,  of  stately  growth  and  pic- 
turesque foliage,  brilliantly  colored 
fruit,  giving  sub-tropical  effect. 


Pyrethrum /’Painted  Daisy” 

PYRETHRUM  ROSEUM  HYBRID- 

UM. — A lovely  flower  Of  easy  culture, 
and  should  be  more  generally  grown. 
They  resemble  large  daisies,  but  of 
various  shades  of  pink,  deep  red  and 
purple,  and  make  a pretty  show  in  the 
garden  and  very  handsome  cut  flowers, 
having  stems  1%  to  2 feet  long.  The 
plants  are  perfectly  hardy  and  will 
last  for  years,  flowering  most  of  the 
summer.  Double  and  single  varieties 
mixed,  pkt.,  15c. 

PYRETHRUM  AUREUM.— The  well 
known  “Golden  Feather”  so  much  used 
for  edging,  carpet  bedding,  etc.  Light 
yellow  foliage.  (Should  be  treated  as 
an  annual.)  Pkt.,  5c;  14  oz.,  25c. 

Salvia  FL0J™ring 

The  Salvia  is  now  a standard  bedding 
plant,  its  long  spikes  of  flowers,  borne! 
in  great  profusion,  keeping  the  gar- 
den bright  with  color  from  July  un- 
til frost.  A half-hardy  perennial, 
blooming  the  first  year  from  seed, 
which  should  be  sown  in  March  or 
April  in  a hot-bed  or  indoors  and 
the  young  plants  set  out  in  the  gar- 
den as  soon  as  the  weather  has  be- 
come settled  and  warm. 

SPLENDENS,  SCARLET  SAGE. 
— Beautiful,  large,  bright  scarlet 
flowers.  Profuse  and  long  season 
bloomers.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c. 

BONFIRE. — The  finest  of  the 
scarlet  Salvias,  growing  to  a com- 
pact bush  about  2 feet  high  and  2 
feet  in  diameter.  Its  erect,  flam- 
ing scarlet  spikes  stand  clear  above 
the  dark  green  foliage.  Pkt.,  10c; 
ys  oz  45c. 


Double  Portulaca. 


Smilax 


ZANZIBARIENSIS,  MIXED.  — A 

distinct  class,  surpassing  all  other 
varieties  in  size  and  beauty.  Ten 
to  12  ft.  high.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

SANGUINENSIS. — A fine  foliage 
plant,  6 to  8 feet  tall.  Blood-red 
stems  and  fruits ; green  leaves. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

MIXED. — Many  fine  ornamental 
sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 


Rose  Seed 

(Baby  or  Fairy  Roses).  Seed  sown  in  Feb- 
ruary in  the  house  may  be  had  in  bloom  in 
June  in  the  open  ground,  where  they  continue 
to  bloom  well  throughout  the  season,  giving 
about  an  equal  proportion  of  single,  semi- 
double and  double  flowers  borne  in  clusters. 
Dwarf  and  bushy  ; very  pretty  in  solid  beds 
and  borders.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Beautiful  perennial  vine  for  house 
culture.  Makes  a fine  pot  or  bas- 
ket plant  for  winter.  Lovely  glossy 
green  foliage  which  is  greatly 
prized  for  bouquets  and  decorating. 
Soak  the  seed  in  water  24  hours  be- 
fore planting.  The  plants  require 
plenty  of  moisture.  Per  pkt.,  5c.j 
y2  oz.,  35c. 


Salpiglossis 

(Velvet  Flower)  One  of 
the  greatest  favorites  among 
annuals,  partly  because  of 
its  easy  culture,  but  princi- 
pally for  its  beautiful,  al- 
most orchid-like  flowers, 
which  it  produces  from  early 
summer  until  late  fall.  The 
only  annual  flower  that 
shows  true  “gold”  shading 
in  its  color  range.  1)4  to  2 
feet  high.  Large  flowering 
mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  y&  oz.,  20c. 

Scabiosa 

(Mourning  Bride),  Hardy 
annual  of  easiest  culture. 
Profusion  of  flowers  in  ex- 
quisite shades,  on  long,  wiry 
stems ; cut  flowers  keep  in 
good  condition  for  a long 
time ; 2)4  feet  high  ; early 
summer  to  frost.  Improved 
Double,  large  flowering.  Mix- 
ed. Pkt.,  5c;  y%.  oz„  15c, 


Salvia  or  Scarlet  Sage. 


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Schizanthus  or  Butterfly  Flower 

Also  known  as  “The  Poor  Man’s  Orchid.”  Dainty,  compact,  branching 
plants  with  finely  cut  foliage,  covered  when  in  bloom  with  clusters  of 
brilliantly  colored  butterfly-like  flowers.  Valuable  for  garden  decoration 
or  pot  culture.  One  of  our  very  finest  annualls,  deserving  of  a prominent 
place  in  every  flower  garden.  Plants  15  to  20  inches  high.  Large  flow- 
ering Hybrids,  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  y8  oz.,  20c. 

Snapdragon  - Antirrhinum 

Snapdragons  have  become  immensely  popular  within  the  last  few  years, 
and  justly  so,  because  they  are  one  of  the  most  valuable  and  decorative 
flowers  which  can  easily  be  grown  from  seed,  thriving  in  any  soil,  and 
blooming  freely.  The  odd-shaped  flowers  are  of  brilliant  colorings  and 
very  prettily  spotted  throats.  The  tall  sorts  are  most  desirable  for  cut- 
flowers,  while  the  dwarf  make  the  best  plants  for  mass  plantings,  edg- 
ings or  pots. 

NEW  DOUBLE  WHITE. — This  interesting  and  novel  variety  produces 
large,  perfect,  double  white  flowers  on  long  stems.  When  used  for  bed- 
ding a striking  effect  is  produced.  12  in.  high.  Pkt.,  10c;  3 pkts.,  25c. 

NEW  PINK  PRINCESS. — The  pink  Snapdragon  is  one  of  the  best  and 
prettiest  so  far  introduced.  It  is  of  medium  height  and  forms  a showy, 
compact  plant  with  numerous  flower  stalks  or  spikes.  Blooms  profusely 
and  continuously.  Its  main  charm  is  the  exquisite  beauty  of  its  clear 
pink  color.  One  of  the  best  for  bouquets.  Pkt.,  10c;  3 pkts.,  25c. 

HALF-DWARF  BEDDING  SORTS.— Plants  grow  about  18  inches  tall. 
Flowers  are  most  beautiful  in  many  colors  and  shades. 

White — Pink — Crimson — Yellow.  Per  pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c. 

ISBELL’S  SPECIAL  MIXTURE  OF  DWARF  SORTS.— Our  mixture 
contains  the  finest  kinds;  mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  ^ oz.,  25c. 

ISBELL’S  SPECIAL  MIXTURE  OF  TALL  SORTS.— Splendid  assort- 
ment of  tall  growing  varieties  ; all  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c ; ^4  oz.,  20c. 


Schizanthus. 


Sweet  Rocket  - Hesperis 

Old-fashioned  garden  plant ; also 
known  as  Dame’s  Rocket  and  Dame’s 
Violet ; grows  2 to  3 feet  high ; bears 
spikes  of  showy  white,  lilac  and  purple 
fragrant  flowers.  Excellent  for  nat- 
uralizing among  shrubbery  or  for 
planting  in  a permanent  border ; 
mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  y2  oz.,  25c. 

Sunflower-Helianthus 

These  hardy  annuals  comprise 
plants  of  majestic  growth  and  im- 
mense showy  flowers,  suitable  for 
shrubberies,  woodlands,  wild  gar- 
dens and  screens ; the  dwarfer 
kinds,  with  smaller  flowers,  are 
charming  when  grouped  in  mixed 
flower  borders.  Excellent  for  cutting. 

NEW  RED  SUNFLOWER— Stately  plants 
4 to  6 feet  tall.  Some  flowers  are  of  a rich 
chestnut-red  color,  others  tipped  with  yel- 
low and  others  slightly  washed  with  red. 
The  flowers  vary  from  four  to  eight  inches 
in  diameter,  and  are  of  good  form,  usually 
having  a small  disc,  and  often  two  rows  of 
long,  slightly  curled  rays.  Pkt.,  10c;  % 
oz.,  30c. 

GLOBE  or  DAHLIA  SUNFLOWER.— 

Flowers  large,  perfectly  double,  rich  saf- 
fron-yellow ; they  resemble  a very  large 
Dahlia.  In  bloom  all  summer.  5 to  6 ft. 
Pkt.,  5c;  yz  oz.,  15c. 


Stocks 

GILLIFLOWER,  LEVKOJEN.— One  of  the 
best  known  and  most  popular  annuals,  of 
easy  culture  and  suitable  for  pots 
as  well  as  garden  culture.  The 
Stocks  represent  all  the  desirable 
qualities  of  a flower.  The  plants 
have  good  habit,  fine  dull  or  glossy 
leaves.  The  flowers  appear  on  long 
stiff  stalks  like  small  rosettes,  are 
exceedingly  fragrant  and  range 
through  a most  complete  scale  of  all 
the  soft  and  distinct  shades.  1 to 
2 feet  tall. 

NEW  GIANT  ABUNDANCE.— 

This  is  the  most  profuse  blooming 
Stock  we  have  ever  seen.  The  cen- 
tral stock  divides  into  15  or  20 
sturdy  branches,  which  in  their  turn 
each  produce  15  to  20  side  shoots, 
forming  numerous  spikes  of  magnificent 
large  blossoms.  The  plant  is  simply  one 
gigantic  bouquet  of  fine  carmine  rose  flow- 
ers. Height  2 feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  y8  oz.,  35c. 

WHITE  PERPETUAL  (Princess  Alice,  or 
“Cut  and  Come  Again”). — Of  strong  branch- 
ing habit ; blooms  all  summer.  Flowers  large, 
white,  fragrant.  Pkt.,  10c;  y8  oz.,  35c. 

GIANT  PERFECTION.— Plants  15  to  18 
in.  tall.  Large  spikes  of  perfect  double  flow- 
ers, very  fragrant.  All  colors  mixed.  Pkt., 
10c;  y8  oz.,  35c. 

LARGE  FLOWERING  DOUBLE  DWARF 
MIXED.— Pkt.,  5c;  y8  oz.,  25c. 


Globe  Sunflower. 


MAMMOTH  RUSSIAN.— The  large  seed- 
ed  common  sunflower  8 to  10  feet.  Flat 
large  flower  heads.  Pkt.,  5c. 


SUN  FLO  WE  R— Continued. 

CUT  AND  COME  AGAIN.— 
Of  dwarf  branching  habit,  2% 
to  3 feet  high.  Quite  a distinct 
variety.  Wonderfully  useful  for 
garden  display,  and  especially 
for  cutting.  Flowers  with  lavish 
profusion.  Single  and  double 
mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  25c. 

STELLA. — Pretty  single  flow- 
ers about  three  inches  across, 
golden  yellow  with  small  black 
center,  poised  on  long  steftis. 
Pkt.,  5c;  % oz..  20c. 


The  earliest  and  most  beau- 
tiful spring  flowers  imagin- 
able are  obtained  by  planting 
Isbell’s  bulbs  in  the  fall.  Drop 
us  a card  now  and  we  will 
mail  you  a booklet  at  that 
time  showing  how  it  is  done. 


New  Giant  Abundance  Stock. 


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Sweet  William. 


Sweet  William  - Dianthus  Barbatus 

A well-known,  attractive,  free-flowering  hardy  perennial,  producing  a splendid 
effect  in  beds  and  borders  with  their  rich  and  varied  flowers.  It  is  much  better 
to  raise  new,  vigorous  young  plants  from  seed  every  season  than  to  divide  the 
old  plants.  Should  be  in  every  garden.  Height,  1 to  1%  feet. 

GIANT  WHITE. — Very  large  flower  heads  with  blossoms  of  purest  white. 
Well  suited  for  cemetery  planting.  Pkt.,  10c. 

PINK  BEAUTY. — Strikingly  brilliant  and  beautiful  ; large  flowering.  Pkt.,  10c. 

DOUBLE  MIXED.— All  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz„  25c. 

SINGLE  MIXED.— All  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  15c. 

TAGETES — See  Marigold. 

Isbell’s  Beautiful  Verbenas 

.Verbena  is  one  of  the  most  popular  garden  annuals  and  lends  itself  willingly 
to  many  uses.  For  beds,  borders,  mounds,  vases  and  window  boxes  it  is  par- 
ticularly fine,  and  is  frequently  used  for  an  undergrowth  to  tall  plants  like 
lilies.  The  clusters  of  showy  and  often  fragrant  flowers  are  borne  in  constant 
succession  from  June  until  frost.  Easily  raised  from  seed.  Height,  9 inches. 

MAMMOTH  ROSE  QUEEN. — This  new  Verbena  is  wonderfully  effective  in 
beds.  The  most  brilliant  rose  color  combined  with  the  extraordinary  size  of  the 
flowers  has  never  been  attained  before.  Each  individual  flower  measures  an  inch 
to  an  inch  and  a ouarter  across.  Closely  united  in  magnificent  large  umbels  and 
resplendent  in  its'  brilliant  rose  color,  we  need  hardly  say  that  the  effect  is 
wonderfully  beautiful.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Violas  or  Tufted  Pansies 

Hardy  perennial  plants.  While  the  Tufted  Pansies  do 
not  produce  as  large  flowers  as  the  regular  type, 
yet  they  bloom  more  profusely  and 
for  a longer  time.  If  sown  in 
April  the  plants  will  flower  in 
June,  continuing  a sheet  of  bloom 
until  frost,  and  soon  after  the 
snow  is  off  the  ground  the  follow- 
ing spring  they  begin  to  flower 
again.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  y8  oz.,  25c. 

Viola  Odorata 

SWEET  VIOLET.— The  true  blue 
sweet  violet.  Favorite  hardy 
plants,  highly  prized  for  their 
fragrant  flowers ; 6 inches  high. 

Seed  germinates  slowly.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Wallflower  (Goldlack) 

Wallflowers  should  be  better 
known.  Their  adaptability  for  pot 
culture  and  out-door  bedding  and 
the  peculiar  sweet  fragrance  of 
their  flowers  should  win  favor. 

The  oriental  coloring  of  the  flow- 
ers in  their  rich  reds  and  yellows  is  very  effective.  They  are 
easily  grown  and  last  long  as  cut  flowers.  iy>  feet  high. 

PERENNIAL  DOUBLE  MIXED.— Pkt.,  10c. 

PERENNIAL  SINGLE  MIXED.— Pkt.,  5c;  *4  oz.,  15c. 

ANNUAL  SINGLE  MIXED.— Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  25c. 


Mammoth  Verbena. 


MAMMOTH  MIXED. — The  very  best  mixture  ever  offered, 
producing  very  fine  richly  colored,  large  flowers  ; trusses  of 
good  substance.  All  the  finest  shades.  Pkt.,  10c;  ys  oz.,  25c. 
DEFIANCE  SCARLET.— Large  flowering  brilliant  scarlet, 
very  effective  for  beds  and  mass 
plantings.  Pkt„  10c;  yA  oz.,  35c. 

HYBRIDA  MIXED.— Fine  as- 
sortment of  all  colors.  Pkt.,  5c; 
*4  oz.,  25c. 

LEMON  VERBENA.  — Pale 
green,  delightfully  scented  foliage. 
Splendid  for  garden  and  house 
culture.  Pkt.,  10c. 

Vinca  Rosea 

Periwinkle 

Ornamental,  free-blooming,  ten- 
der perennial  plants ; one  of  the 
most  satisfactory  bedding  plants, 
with  glossy,  green  foliage  and 
handsome  red  and  white  flowers. 
They  flower  from  seed  the  first 
season,  and  may  be  potted  before 
frost  and  kept  in  bloom  in  the 
house  through  the  winter ; 12  to 
15  inches  high.  Mixed  colors. 
Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  25c. 

Wild  Cucumber  Vine 

HARDY  ANNUAL  CLIMBER. — A quick-growing  climber; 
pretty  in  general  effect,  as  seen  upon  a trellis  or  a fence. 
Vines  attain  a length  of  20  feet  in  a season.  Fragrant  white 
flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  y2  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c. 


Isbell’s  Beautiful  Zinnias 

These  attractive  and  decorative  hardy  annuals  are  most  desirable 
plants  for  mixed  borders  or  bedding  purposes,  and  are  remarkable 
for  the  profusion  and  duration  of  their  flowers,  which  are  ex- 
tremely useful  for  bouquets.  Will  thrive  almost  anywhere. 

GIANT  FLOWERING  SHOW  ZINNIAS.— Huge  flowers  measur- 
ing 5 to  6 inches  across,  semi-globular  and  very  double.  Grand 
and  long  lasting  effects  can  be  produced  in  beds  and  borders  with 
this  new  race.  Can  not  be  excelled  in  beauty  of  flowers  and  range 
of  colors.  3 feet  high.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  *4  oz.,  30c. 

LARGE-FLOWERING,  DWARF  ZINNIAS.— Bushy,  compact 
plants  about  2 feet  high,  bearing  large,  perfect  double  flowers  in 
greatest  profusion.  They  flower  early  in  the  summer  and  keep  on 
blooming  until  hard  frost.  All  colors  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  yz  oz.,  25c. 

NEW  “GYPSY  GIRL”  ZINNIA.— The  plants  are  dwarf  in  habit, 
of  compact  growth  and  are  wonderfully  floriferous.  The  flowers 
are  bright  yellow  in  color,  broadly  blotched  brownish  red,  showing 
off  strikingly  on  the  dark-green  foliage.  Valuable  plant  for  bor- 
ders and  beds.  Pkt.,  10c. 

CURLED  AND  CRESTED. — A new  strain,  fantastically  shaped 
flowers  with  twisted  petals,  brilliant  colors.  Pkt.,  10c. 

DOUBLE  LILLIPUT. — Compact  bushes,  small,  double,  pompon- 
shaped flowers.  Splendid  for  borders.  Mixed  colors.  Pkt.,  5c; 
y4  oz.,  20c. 

Isbell’s  Haphazard  Mixture  of  Flower  Seed 

Grand  for  Wild  Flower  Gardens.  This  mixture  contains  almost 
every  imaginable  kind  of  Annual  Flower  and  is  useful  as  an  in- 
expensive way  to  produce  displays  on  large  borders  or  to  sow 
hillsides  or  along  lanes  or  walks.  By  using  this  seed  liberally  it 
is  easy  to  convert  many  an  unsightly  spot  into  a bower  of  beauty. 
For  the  children  nothing  is  so  interesting,  as  they  can  pick  flow- 
ers and  bouquets  to  their  heart’s  content.  Every  day  furnishes  new 
surprises.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  y4  lb.,  75c;  lb.,  52.50. 


Zinnias  in  Variety 


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ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Sweet 

KING 

WHITE. 


IsbelFs  Giant  Spencer  Sweet  Peas 

Sweet  Peas  are  probably  the  most  popular  flower  in  America.  They  are  loved 
by  everyone,  both  for  their  beautiful  coloring  and  delightful  fragrance.  They 
will  grow  anywhere  you  can  raise  common  garden  peas.  To  secure  beautiful 
blossoms,  manure  liberally  or  fertilize  with  bone  meal  ; trench  deeply,  plant 
thinly,  stake  early  and  water  freely. 

The  Giant  Spencer  cr  Orchid  Flowered  Sweet  Peas  are  the  new  large  petaled 
wavy  type  of  extraordinary  size,  a large  percentage  bearing  four  of  these  im- 
mense blossoms  to  the  stem.  They  are  the  best  in  size,  color,  fragrance,  and 
abundance  of  bloom,  representing  the  highest  achievement  in  Sweet  Peas. 

New  Spencer  Varieties 

HENRIETTA. — Newest  and  finest  sort  introduced  to  date.  The  color  is  a 
beautiful  rose-pink  on  cream  ground.  Flowers  are  of  truly  enormous  size  and 
well  frilled ; they  look  more  like  little  pink  roses  than  Sweet  Peas.  A few 
sprays  together  make  a nice  bouquet ; for  a dainty  table  decoration  it  is  un- 
surpassed. Pkt.,  20c. 

FIERY  CROSS. — Has  all  the  appearance  of  live  fire,  the  color  being  a bright 
fire-red,  or  scarlet,  without  any  shading  and  which  scintillates  and  glitters  in 
bright  sunlight.  The  beautifully  waved  and  fluted  flowers  are  borne  freely  in 
threes  and  fours,  well  placed  on  long  stout  stems.  Pkt.,  15c. 

ROYAL  PURPLE. — Large,  wavy  flowers  of  a rich,  royal  purple,  which  is 
retained  throughout  the  life  of  the  flowers,  and  at  no  time  does  the  objectionable 
bllue-purple  color  show  up.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  45c. 

MARGARET  ATLEE. — The  flower  is  a rosy,  salmon-pink  on  a creamy  buff 
ground.  A rich,  soft  color  and  extremely  attractive.  Large  and  wavy  and 
runs  almost  uniformly  four  blossoms  to  the  stem.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c. 

KING  WHITE. — The  grandest  of  all  White  Sweet  Peas  and  of  the 
most  up-to-date  Spencer  form.  It  is  manifestly  the  largest  of  the 
White  Spencers.  The  stems  are  long  and  stout  and  bear  practically 
always  four  blossoms.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  45c. 

WEDGEWOOD  (Morse’s  Strain) — A lovely  bright  silvery  blue. 
Wedgewood  is  of  modern  Spencer  size,  finely  formed  and  bears  quite 
uniformly  four  blossoms  to  the  stem.  It  comes  wonderfully  true  to 
type.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  40c. 

NUBIAN. — Surely  one  of  the  finest  dark  Sweet  Peas.  It  is  a rich 
deep  maroon  or  mahogany,  and  the  flowers  are  truly  enormous.  It  is 
the  exception  to  find  less  than  four  on  a stem.  Nubian  is  splendid  in 
striking  contrasts — and  its  perfect  substance  and  form  make  it  a 
beautiful  bouquet  flower.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz.,  40c. 


Wedgewood — Spencer. 


AMERICA  SPENCER. — White  ground,  heavily  striped  and 
flaked  with  bright  crimson  scarlet.  A large,  fine  flower. 

APPLE  BLOSSOM  SPENCER.— Very  large,  bold  flowers, 
bright  rose,  wings  primrose  with  flush  of  rose  tint. 

ASTA  OHN  SPENCER.— The  best  lavender  Sweet  Pea. 

AURORA  SPENCER. — Flowers  white,  mottled  and  flaked  with 
bright  orange  pink.  Splendid  Spencer  form  and  nicely  waved. 

CAPTAIN  OF  THE  BLUES  SPENCER.— Bluish  purple. 

CONSTANCE  OLIVER  SPENCER.— Cream  ground,  beauti- 
fully suffused  with  pale  orange  pink ; flowers  large  and  wavy. 

COUNTESS  SPENCER.— The  original  Spencer,  with  waved 
standards  and  wings  clear  pink,  deepening  toward  the  edge. 

DOBBIE’S  CREAM  SPENCER. — Deep  cream  or  primrose  col- 
ored, nicely  waved,  with  four-bloom  sprays.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c. 

ELFRIDA  PEARSON  SPENCER.— Extremely  large  pale  pink 
flower,  the  buds  having  a distinct  tint  of  buff. 

ETTA  DYKE  SPENCER.— Beautiful  white,  best  Spencer  form. 

FLORA  NORTON  SPENCER.— Bright  light  blue. 

FLORENCE  MORSE  SPENCER.— Standard  richly  flushed  with 
a beautiful  and  distinct  shade  of  pink  ; wings  soft  blush  pink. 

GEORGE  HERBERT  SPENCER. — Bright  rosy  carmine  flowers 
of  the  largest  size. 

HERCULES  SPENCER. — A pale  rosy  pink  giant  flower. 

KING  EDWARD  VII  SPENCER.— The  best  pure  red  Spencer, 
very  large,  with  especially  immense  wings. 

MARGARET  MADISON  SPENCER.— Beautiful  clear  azure- 
blue,  very  effective  in  bouquets. 

MARIE  CORELLI  SPENCER, — A very  bright  glowing  crim- 
son. Fine  large  flower. 

MRS.  ROUTZAHN  SPENCER.— A beautiful  blending  of  straw 
color,  tinted  blush  pink  and  shading  apricot  and  rose  at  edges. 

MRS.  SANKEY  SPENCER.— A large,  black-seeded  white,  good 
form,  vigorous  flowers  slightly  tinged  with  pink  when  young. 

PRIMROSE  SPENCER. — Deep  primrose  or  creamy  yellow. 

SENATOR  SPENCER. — Claret  and  chocolate  stripe  on  gray 
ground,  nicely  waved  flowers. 

VERMILION  BRILLIANT  SPENCER.— A brilliant  scarlet  of 
splendid  form ; beautifully  waved. 

WHITE  SPENCER. — The  best  Spencer  white.  Flowers  very 
large  and  of  magnificent  waved  form. 

For  our  special  mixtures  of  Sweet  Peas  see  following  page. 


ROBERT  SYDENHAM. — The  nearest  approach  yet  to 
a real  yellow.  It  is  a glowing  orange  that  is  really  won- 
derful under  artificial  or  sun  light.  The  flowers  are  well 
formed  and  beautifully  waved.  Pkt.,  15c ; oz.,  45c. 

°f  above  8 New  Spencer  Varieties, 
tlCFll  i packet  of  each  for  75c,  postpaid. 


ISBELL’S  SPECIAL  COLLECTION  of  above  23  varieties 
of  Giant  Spencer  Sweet  Peas,  one  packet  of  each  kind  for 
only  $1.75,  prepaid.  Regular  price,  $2.30. 


PRICE  OF  THE  FOLLOWING  SPENCER  SWEET  PEAS, 
except  where  noted:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  *4  lb.,  $1.00. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


General  List  of  Flower  Seeds  107 


Isbell’s  Grandiflora  Sweet  Peas 

“Grandiflora"  Sweet  Peas  is  a name  given  the  older  and  standard  Eckford  varieties,  as  distinguished  from  the  mod- 
ern waved  Spencer  forms.  Although  there  are  hundreds  of  Grandiflora  Sweet  Peas,  we  catalog  only  a select  list,  which 
includes  the  best  of  all  distinctive  colored  varieties.  Grandiflora  sorts  will  always  be  popular  on  account  of  the  lower 
price,  as  they  are  free  seeders.  Plant  them  freely  in  your  garden;  they  are  easy  to  grow. 


PRICE  OF  ALE  VARIETIES,  except  where  noted:  Pkt.,  5e;  any  0 for  25e;  oz„  10c;  *4  lb.,  30c;  tt>„  $1.00,  postpaid. 


Standard  Varieties 

AMERICA. — Striped  bright  red  on  white  ground. 

APPLE  BLOSSOM. — Bright  pink  and  white,  shaded 
crimson.  3 to  4 blossoms  to  the  stem. 

AURORA.: — Orange-rose,  striped  on  white. 

BLACK  KNIGHT. — Deep  maroon.  One  of  the  darkest. 

BLANCHE  BURPEE. — Pure  white;  very  large,  graceful. 

BLANCHE  FERRY. — Pink  and  white;  the  old  popular 
and  well  known  sweet  pea. 

CAPTAIN  OF  THE  BLUES.  — Almost  true  blue.  It 
changes  after  opening  to  a bluish  purple. 

DAINTY. — White  with  pink  edge;  very  pretty. 

DOROTHY  ECKFORD. — One  of  the  best  large-flowered 
pure  white  sorts. 

FLORA  NORTON. — Bright  blue,  shading  to  lavender. 

HENRY  ECKFORD.— -Almost  a clear  orange  self.  The 
nearest  approach  to  orange-yellow  in  Sweet  Peas. 

KING  EDWARD  VII. — The  very  best  rich,  dark  red  sort. 

LADY  GRISEL  HAMILTON.— Light  lavender,  large  size. 

LOVELY. — Shell  pink;  usually  four  blossoms  to  stem. 

MRS.  E.  KENYON. — Large  flower,  primrose  yellow. 

NAVY  BLUE. — One  of  the  best.  Indigo  blue.  Medium 
size,  semi-hooded  form. 

QUEEN  ALEXANDRA. — Intense  bright  scarlet  self  of 
grand  texture — a giant  size  flower  of  finest  form.  Very 
free  flowering. 

Early  Flowering  Sorts 

All  varieties:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  y±  lb.,  60c,  postpaid. 

CHRISTMAS  PINK. — One  of  the  earliest  of  this  class. 
Flowers  pink  and  white,  very  pretty  and  produced  in 
greatest  profusion. 

EARLIEST  LAVENDER  “NORA." — The  best  lavender 
color  of  this  class.  Flowers  large,  lavender  and  lilac. 

EARLIEST  PINK  FAIRY. — Extra  early,  of  bright  clear 
pink  color. 

EARLIEST  SUNBEAMS. — The  flowers  are  of  a rich  prim- 
rose color,  generally  borne  three  on  a stem  and  produced 
extremely  early. 

EARLIEST  WHITE. — Comes  into  full  bloom  in  45  days 
after  the  seed  is  planted  in  the  open  ground.  The  dwarf 
plants,  16  to  20  inches  high,  carry  a profusion  of  pure 
white  flowers.  Strong  stems. 

EXTRA  EARLY  BLANCHE  FERRY.— One  of  the  earli- 
est Sweet  Peas  in  cultivation;  of  the  greatest  value  for 
cut  flowers,  being  dwarfer  arid  more  prolific  bloomer  than 
the  original  Blanche  Ferry.  Deep  rose  pink;  wings  white. 


Your  flower  seeds  are  splendid.  The  Sweet  Peas  showed 
such  rich  colors. — E.  H.  BROWN,  Norwalk,  Conn. 


Sweet  Peas  in  Mixture 

Isbell’s  Giant  Spencer  Mixture 

In  preparing  this  mixture  we  are  giving  our  customers 
all  the  best  varieties  in  this  class  and  all  possible  color 
variations,  including  many  brand  new  kinds  as  well.  A 
liberal  planting  of  this  mixture  will  give  a most  magnifi- 
cent display  of  the  Giant  Spencer  types.  Satisfaction  guar- 
anteed. Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  *4  IT).,  65c ; tb.,  $2.25,  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Grandiflora  Mixture 

This  is  a special  blend  of  the  large  flowering  or  Grandi- 
flora class  of  Sweet  Peas  and  is  absolutely  unsurpassed. 
It  is  not  grown  as  a mixture  but  is  “blended'’  by  ourselves 
and  consists  of  the  largest  flowering,  most  beautiful  named 
varieties  as  well  as  many  of  the  new  kinds.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  15c;  2 oz.,  25c;  14  lb .,  35c;  lb.,  $1.00,  prepaid. 

Isbell’s  Good  Mixture 

For  a low  priced  mixture  of  Sweet  Peas  this  can  not  be 
excelled.  Contains  many  varieties  and  a very  extensive 
range  of  colors.  Oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  65c,  prepaid. 

Cupid,  Dwarf  or  Bedding  Mixed 

These  form  a line  of  emerald-green  foliage  a little  over  a 
foot  wade  and  six  inches  high,  and  from  June  until  late 
summer  are  literally  a sheet  of  bloom;  the  mixture  con- 
tains all  the  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  ~y±  lb.,  50c,  prepaid. 

Everlasting  or  Hardy  Sweet  Peas 

(Lathyrus) 

The  plants  bloom  a long  season,  are  hardy  and  will  live 
for  years,  but  the  flowers  have  not  the  fragrance  of  the 
annual  Sweet  Peas.  These  come  in  shades  of  red  and 
white  only.  An  excellent  plant  for  covering  fences  and 
trellises.  Splendid  for  cut  flowers.  Finest  mixed.  Pkt., 
10c;  y&  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c. 


Isbell’s  National  Collection  of  Sweet  Peas 

1 oz.,  Queen  Alexandra  (red)  ; 1 oz.,  Blanche  Burpee 
(white)  ; 1 oz..  Captain  of  the  Blues  (blue).  ONE  OZ. 
EACH  OF  THESE  THREE  NAMED  SWEET  PEAS 
FOR  25  CENTS,  POSTPAID. 


Isbell’s  Winter  and  Spring  Flowering  Bulbs 

Du  not  be  envious  of  your  neighbor’s  Tulips  and  Hya- 
cinths this  spring.  You  can  have  them  yourself.  Ask 
us  to  send  you  our  booklet  in  the  fall,  that  will  show 
you  the  way  to  the  finest  spring  gardens. 


108  Summer  Flowering  Bulbs 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ISBELL’S  MAGNIFICENT  DAHLIAS 


The  New  Peony  Dahlia — Geisha. 


Six  Novelties 


GEtSHA. — The  most  striking  and  viv- 
id variety.  Its  rich  colors  are  a veri- 
table sensation  to  those  who  see  it. 

The  ground  is  golden-yellow,  chang- 
ing to  bright  scarlet  at  center  of 
petals,  and  lightening  to  gold  again 
at  tips.  The  unique  curvings  and 
twistings  of  the  petals  give  their 
colors  an  added  beauty.  Geisha 
makes  a very  strong  growth  and 
has  immense  flowers,  8 inches  in  di- 
ameter. Each,  45c;  3 for  $1.20;  6 
for  $2.10. 

PRINCESS  JULIANA— Glistening 
snow  white.  Just  introduced  to 
this  country  from  Holland  as  the 
best  white  decorative  Dahlia.  Very 
free  flowering  and  long  stemmed, 
making  it  ideal  for  cutting.  A first 
prize  winner  in  Holland.  Each,  30c; 

3 for  75c;  doz,  for  $2.65. 

MINA  BURGLE.  — - New  decorative 
Dahlia.  Acknowledged  to  be  the  finest 
red  Dahlia  in  existence.  It  out-classes 
everything  of  its  color,  producing  flow- 
ers of  gigantic  size  and  remarkable 
beauty.  Type  is  perfect  and  color  of 
glowing  brilliant  scarlet.  Flowers  are  borne  on  long, 
stems.  Each,  50c;  3 for  $1.40;  6 for  $2.60. 

SOUVENIR  DE  GUSTAVE  DOAZON.— The  largest  Dahlia 
in  existence.  See  list  of  Superb  Decorative  Dahlias.  Each, 
40c;  3 for  $1.00;  dozen  for  $3.00. 

COUNTRY  GIRL. — Deep  golden-yellow,  tipped  with  amber. 
Petals  are  long,  curving  in,  very  gracefully  rolled.  Flowers 
large  as  a saucer.  A prolific  bloomer;  lovely  cut  flower.  Each, 
40c;  3 for  $1.00;  dozen  for  $3.00. 

PINK  PRINCESS. — The  fragrant  Dahlia,  a wonderfully 
soft  and  fascinating  pink  with  loose  curled  petals  like  a 
peony.  It  belongs  to  the  new  peony  flowered  type  which  is 
very  distinct.  Each,  35c;  3 for  80c;  dozen  for  $3.00. 

EXTRA. — Ask  for  the  six  Novelty  Dahlias,  One  each  of 
the  above  named  wonderful  Novelty  Dahlias  for  $2.00,  post- 
paid. 


seems  as  if  the  Dahlia  stands  alone  among  the  flowers,  ini 
adaptability  to  different  uses.  Whether  it  be  a border 
along  the  drive  or  a boundary,  a few  plants  in  the  garden  or  a 
vase  of  flowers,  the  Dahlia  will  answer  the  purpose  admirably. 
The  plants  without  a blossom  make  an  attractive  picture,  be- 
cause  of  the  beauty  of  the  foliage,  and  yet  if  properly  cared 
for  the  Dahlia  will  give  more  flowers  than  most  other  plants. 
We  have  indicated  in  the  descriptions  the  best  varieties  for 
cutting.  As  exhibition  flowers  they  are  unsurpassed.  Keep 
picking  the  flowers  as  they  come  and  you  will  get  more  than 
ever. 

CULTURE. — Dahlias  succeed  in  any  good  garden  soil,  blit 
bloom  best  in  an  open,  sunny  situation.  Spade  soil  deeply  and 
fertilize  well,  planting  the  bulbs  any  time  after  danger  of  frost 
is  past  and  the  ground  is  warm.  Set  bulbs  6 inches  deep  laying 
them  down  flat,  not  on  end,  having  sprout  or  eye  facing  upward. 
The  size  of  the  bulb  does  not  in  any  way  designate  the  size  of 
the  flower.  Some  of  the  finest  varieties  always  produce  rather 
small  bulbs.  Never  allow  the  soil  to  crust,  but  keep  well  culti- 
vated. Water  thoroughly  during  dry  weather,  an  application 
of  liquid  manure  will  prove  very  beneficial.  When  your  plants 
appear  above  ground  and  the  shoots  are  up  6 inches  or  more, 
break  off  all  but  the  two  strongest  shoots  if  there  are  more. 

Isbell’s  New  Cactus  Dahlias 

Type  of  the  Cactus  Dahlias  shown  by  illustration  below. 

COUNTRY  GIRL. — Yellow  and  bronze.  A distinct  type  of 
Cactus  Dahlia  with  petals  curving  in.  Full  description  with 
novelties.  Each  40c;  3 for  $1.00;  dozen  for  $3,00. 

SNOW  QUEEN. — We  have  selected  this  WTxite  Cactus  because 
it  really  has  the  purest  color  and  yet  combines  that  quality 
with  long  stout  stems,  making  it  an  excellent  sort  for  cut  flow- 
ers. Each,  25c;  3 for  65c;  dozen  for  $2.25. 

MRS.  GEORGE  STEVENSON. — The  best  Yellow  Cactus.  A rich 
sparkling  yellow  that  glistens  in  the  sun.  Petals  are  long  and 
twisted,  much  resembling  a fine  chrys- 
anthemum, as  flowers  are  immense 
size.  Each,  30c ; 3 for  75c;  dozen  for 
$2.50. 

STANDARD  BEARER.— The  num- 
ber of  flowers  that  can  be  picked  from 
a plant  of  this  variety  is  almost  unbe- 
lievable, they  are  so  free  blooming; 
Flowers  are  of  fiery  scarlet,  making  a 
splendid  display.  Each,  30c;  3 for 
75c;  doz.  for  $2.50. 

LIBELLE. — Distinct  from  all  others 
in  its  deep  rose-purple  flowers,  which 
are  always  perfectly  formed  and  very 
full  through  the  center.  Each,  30c;  3 
for  75c;  doz.  for  $2.50. 

J.  H.  JACKSON.— “The  Black  Dah- 
lia.” You  will  enjoy  having  the  rich 
velvety,  blackish-maroon  Dahlia  in 
your  garden.  A mammoth  size,  superb 
cut  flower  and  equally  good  for  exhi- 
bition. Each,  35c;  3 for  80c;  doz.  for 
$2.75. 

EXTRA. — One  each  of 
Cactus  Dahlias  for 


W.  W.  Rawson. 


wiry 


GUIDING  STAR. — These  little  flowers  are  finely  quilled  and 
just  like  a ball  in  shape.  They  are  excellent  for  border  and 
also  for  cutting,  as  the  stems  are  long.  Color  is  pure  white. 
Each  30c;  3 for  75c;  doz.,  $2.50. 

DARKNESS. — A perfect  little  ball  of  dark  maroon,  that  you 
are  sure  to  like.  The  color  with  Guiding  Star  makes  an  at- 
tractive bouquet  to  wear  or  for  your  table.  Each,  20c;  3 for 
50c;  doz.,  $1.75. 

Do  not  neglect  the  flower  garden  this  year.  The  satisfac- 
tion derived  from  good  flowers  is  almost  as  necessary 
food  in  these  trying  times. 


Cactus  Dahlia — Standard  Bearer. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Summer  Flowering  Bulbs  109 


Superb  Decorative  Dahlias 

General  Type  is  shown  by  illustration  of  So<uv.  de  G.  Doazon 

SOUVENIR  DE  GUSTAVE  DOAZON.— The  largest  Dahlia 
in  existence.  If  you  give  good  culture  you  will  have  bril- 
liant orange-red  flowers  12  inches  across — while  they  often 
measure  9 inches  and  more,  you  can  win  prizes  with  Souve- 
nir. The  plant  is  tall  and  strong,  with  a pleasing  landscape 
effect.  Each,  40c;  3 for  $1.00;  dozen  for  $3.00. 

PRINCESS  JULIANA.— Best  white  decorative  Dahlia. 

Description  on  opposite  page  under  novelties.  Price,  each, 

30c;  3 for  75c;  dozen  for  $2.65. 

MRS.  CHAS.  TURNER. — The  best  Yellow  Decorative 
Dahlia.  A very  dependable  variety,  always  giving  strong 
growth  and  more  flowers  than  most  any  other.  Color  is  a 
beautiful,  clear,  canary  yellow,  with  immense  flowers.  Each, 

25c;  3 for  65c;  dozen  for  $2.25. 

LYNDHURST. — Brightest  vermilion  and  best  of  its  color 
for  cutting.  Borne  on  long  stems  very  freely,  so  that  it  is 
possible  to  get  a bouquet  all  summer,  from  July  to  frost. 

Each,  20c;  3 for  50c;  dozen  for  $1.75. 

PROGRESS. — Very  valuable  as  a cut  flower  owing  to  the 
beautiful  effect  it  gives  under  artificial  light.  It  is  clear, 
soft,  rosy-lake,  penciled  and  spotted  crimson.  Each,  25c;  3 
for  65c;  dozen  for  $2.25. 

JACK  ROSE. — The  best  crimson  for  garden  or  cutting.  It 
is  named  from  the  celebrated  rose.  General  Jacqueminot, 
which  it  much  resembles  in  color.  Beautiful,  very  double 
flowers  five  to  six  inches  across.  Plants  start  blooming 
very  early.  For  the  best  results  with  Jack  Rose,  give  it 
plenty  of  room  and  pinch  back  the  buds ; growing  to>  a 
single  stem.  Plants  will  produce  25  to  50  blossoms  on  stems 
2 y%  feet  long.  Each,  20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.  for  $1.75. 

EXTRA. — One  each  of  the  above  named  6 Decorative 
Dahlias  for  $1.25. 


Decorative — Souvenir  de  Gustave  Doazon. 

Beautiful  Show  and  Fancy  Dahlias 


Fancy  Collarette  and  Single  Dahlias 

Collarette  types  are  singles  with  an  extra  row  of  petals 
like  a collar,  usually  of  a contrasting  color. 

TWILIGHT. — A beautiful  soft  laven- 
der, pleasing  and  restful,  suggesting  cer- 
tain shades  of  the  evening  sunset.  Flow- 
ers produced  more  freely  than  most  kinds. 

Makes  an  elegant  cut  flower.  Its  long 
stems  make  it  easy  to  arrange  in  a bou- 
quet and  the  color  harmonizes  splendidly 
with  white  and  yellow.  This  shade  of 
lavender  is  most  pleasing  under  artificial 
light.  Each,  25c;  3 for  65c;  dozen  for 
$2.25. 

MAURICE  RIVOIRE.— (See  illustra- 
tion).— A collarette  Dahlia  which  many 
believe  to  be  the  best.  Gorgeous,  rich 
crimson  with  a pure  white  fringed  collar. 

The  petals  are  broad  and  it  makes  a 
beautiful  bouquet.  Each,  30c;  3 for  75c; 
dozen  for  $2.50. 

20TH  CENTURY.  — Purest  white  on 

base  and  tips,  while  the  center  of  petals 
is  a delicate  blush  rose.  Pretty  as  a pic- 
ture and  very  large,  5 to  7 inches  in  diam- 
eter. Makes  a splen- 
did gift  bouquet. 

Each,  20c;  3 for  55c; 

12  for  $2.00. 


Show  Dahlia — Acquisition. 


A Fine 
Cut  Flower. 


Collarette 
Maurice  Rivoire. 


The  illustration  shows  the  type  well.  The  Fancy  Dahlias 
are  tipped  and  variegated  kinds  of  the  Show  type. 

ACQUISITION. — A valuable  addition  to  any  garden.  If 
you  wish  a collection  containing  the  better  distinct  colors, 
this  variety  will  be  a new  delight  for 
you.  Resembles  the  Lilac  in  shade  and 
is  very  large,  each  petal  a perfectly 
formed  cup.  Your  friends  will  be  fas- 
cinated with  your  bouquets  of  this  Ac- 
quisition. Each,  30c;  3 for  75c;  dozen 
for  $2.50. 

W.  W.  RAWSON. — A pure  white  over- 
laid with  amethyst-blue.  The  combina- 
tion is  wonderfully  effective  and  appears 
a delicate  lavender  in  some  lights.  The 
flowers  are  as  large  as  a child’s  head. 
Your  visits  to  your  Dahlia  garden  will 
be  an  increased  pleasure  if  you  have 
Rawson  in  your  collection.  Its  leap  into 
extreme  popularity  is  the  quickest  on 
record.  Each,  50c;  3 for  $1.35;  6 for  $2.50. 

RED  HUSSAR. — Immense  Show  Dahlia, 
best  red  for  display  in  the  house  or  for 
exhibition.  Color  is  a dazzling  cardinal 
scarlet  and  flowers  very  full,  curved  to 
a full  ball  shape.  Each,  20c;  3 for  55c; 
dozen  for  $2.00. 

FRANK  SMITH. — Probably  the  most  effective  of  all  the  variegated 
Fancy  Dahlias.  Color  intense  purplish  maroon,  at  times  almost  black, 
each  petal  tipped  with  white.  Flowers  are  very  large  and  striking,  and 
because  of  their  long  stems  can  be  arranged  very  nicely  in  a vase. 
Each,  30c;  3 for  80c;  dozen  for  $2.75. 

QUEEN  VICTORIA. — Finely  quilled  flowers  of  a wonderful  deep 
yellow.  We  consider  it  as  the  best  Yellow  Show  Dahlia.  Excellent  for 
exhibition  purposes  or  the  garden.  Each,  25c;  3 for  60c;  doz.  for  $2.00. 

STORM  KING. — The  leader  among  the  White  Show  Dahlias. 
Meets  the  requirements  of  the  most  exacting  as  to  form  of 
flower  and  free-blooming  habit,  and  is  dwarf  and  much  branch- 
ing. The  blooms  come  extremely  early  on  long,  stiff  stems, 
making  it  an  ideal  variety  for  cutting.  Each,  25c;  3 for  60c; 
dozen  for  $2.00. 

DOROTHY  PEACOCK. — The  best  pink  Show  Dahlia.  The 
■olor  is  a beautiful  live  pink  that  appeals  to  everyone,  while 
ihe  flowers  are  borne  in  great  numbers  from  July  until  hard 
frosts.  They  are  large  and  full  and  keep  a long  time  in 
water.  Dorothy  Peacock  is  always  sure  to  succeed,  as  it  is  a 
strong  and  vigorous  grower  with  never  any  indication  of 
disease.  Each,  30c;  3 for  75c;  dozen  for  $2.25. 

EXTRA.— ONE  EACH  OF  THE  ABOVE  NAMED  SEVEN 
SHOW  DAHLIAS  FOR  $1.65. 

Isbell’s  Superb  Dahlia  Mixture 

Will  be  a great  source  of  pleasure  to  you  in  the  garden,  and 
will  supply  an  endless  quantity  of  beautifully  colored  bouquets. 
Made  up  from  finest  varieties.  This  mixture  will  give  you  a 
wide  range  of  color — all  shades  of  the  rainbow.  3 for  45c; 
doz.  for  $1.40;  25  for  $2.50,  delivered  to  your  home. 


110  Summer  Flowering  Bulbs 


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A Canna  Bed  Will  Book  Well  on  Your  Lawn. 


Isbell’s  Brilliant  Flowered  Cannas 


No  plant  can  take  the  place  of  the  Canna.  For  a handsome  and  showy  display,  they  are  unrivaled.  This  is  so  on 
a large  lawn  where  an  extensive  planting  is  desired,  and  also  on  a small  plot  where  there  is  room  for  only  two  or  three 
plants.  The  rich  foliage  is  a pleasant  sight  all  summer,  while  the  brilliant  flowers  add  just  the  necessary  touch  of 
gorgeous  colors. 


Dark  Leaved  Varieties 

WYOMING. — Best  very  tall  varie- 
ty. Orchid  flowering.  Purple  foli- 
age. Blossoms  are  orange  slightly 
flaked  rose  on  silken  petals.  7 feet. 

SHENANDOAH.  — Best  pink  of 
dark  foliage.  Very  pleasing  rosy 
shade.  4 to  5 feet  tall. 

DAVID  HARUM. — Grows  3V2  feet 
tall  with  foliage  of  rich  glossy 
bronze.  Flowers  are  vermilion  scar- 
let, mottled  dark  red. 

EGANDALE.  — The  best  red  of 
bronze  foliage.  Has  vivid 
red  flowers  well  up  above  the 

Prices  on  above  Cannas — Each 
12c;  3 for  30c;  doz.,  $1.10. 

Green  Leaved  Varieties 

MONT  BLANC  IMPROVED.— The 

best  White  Canna.  Very  pleasing 
in  plantings  with  a darker  shade. 

Its  dwarf  growth,  2V2  to  3 feet,  suggests  its  uses. 

BUTTERCUP. — Best  pure  yellow  for  borders  or  edgings. 
Dwarf  growth,  2%  feet  and  compact  foliage.  Flowers  are 
pure  buttercup  yellow,  very  charming. 

ALTSTRIA. — Orchid  flowered.  The  best  of  its  type  in  col- 
Flowers  are  gigantic,  six  to  seven  inches  across  and  of 


Florence 
Vaughan . 


pure  golden-yellow.  Interior  of  cup  relieved  by  dots  of  reddish-brown.  5-6  ft. 

ALPHONSE  BOUVIER. — The  largest  and  best  of  the  crimsons.  Grows 
six  to  seven  feet  tall.  It  is  sometimes  called  “Weeping  Canna”  as  heads 
droop  gracefully,  high  above  foliage. 

FLORENCE  VAUGHAN. — A handsome  spotted  Canna.  It  is  very  depend- 
able, the  flowers  being  always  of  perfect  form.  They  are  orange-yellow 
thickly  peppered  with  bright  red.  Four  feet  tall. 

VENUS. — Distinct  from  all  others  in  its  delicacy  of  color.  Soft  rosy-pink 
bordered  with  creamy-yellow.  In  addition,  the  long  blooming  season  is  very 
marked  and  the  flowers  always  appear  fresh.  3V2  to  4 feet  tall. 

EXPRESS. — Excellent  for  bordering  because  of  its  bright  color  and  dwarf 
growth,  with  great  masses  of  crimson  scarlet  flowers.  Grows  2 to  3%  ft.  high. 

ITALIA. — Orchid  flowering.  Has  enormous  blooms  sometimes  8 inches 
across.  They  are  brilliant  red  and  yellow  with  great  crinkly  petals.  5 feet. 

QUEEN  CHARIDTTE. — Many  like  this  fine  Canna  in  large  beds  and 
masses  alone.  The  flower  is  orange-scarlet  toned  crimson,  enriched  by  a 
ragged  band  of  gold  on  the  border.  It  flowers  freely.  2%  to  3 feet  tall. 

ISBELL’S  LARGE  FLOWERING  CANNA  MIXTURE.— 3 for  25c ; doz.,  90c; 
25  for  $1.75,  postpaid. 

Prices  on  all  Cannas,  except  where  noted:  Each,  12c ; 3 for  30c;  doz.,  $1.10. 


Three  Best  Cannas 

KING  HUMBERT.— By  far  the 
finest  bronze  leaf  Canna  and  the 
most  sought  for  of  all.  Leaves  are 
large  heart  shape  of  purplish  bronze, 
crowned  with  immense  heads  of 
Orchid-like  flowers.  The  color  is 
velvety  orange-scarlet  tinted  with 
rose  at  margin  and  base.  Individ- 
ual petals  measure  2 y2  to  3 inches 
across.  4V2  feet  tall.  Each,  15c;  3 
for  40c;  $1.50  per  doz.,  prepaid. 

YELLOW  KING  HUMBERT.— Is 
proving  as  widely  popular  as  its 
companion  King  Humbert.  Has 
immense  yellow  orchid-like  flowers, 
spotted  with  brilliant  red.  . Grows 
4 V2  feet  tall  with  rich  green  foliage. 
A bed  of  Yellow  King  Humbert  and 
King  Humbert  produces  a color  con- 
trast that  won  first  prize  at  exhibit 
of  American  Florist  Society.  Each, 
20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $1.75. 

FIREBIRD.  — Most  sensational 
Canna  introduction  of  recent  years. 
It  is  well  named,  intense  bright 
scarlet  that  fairly  glistens.  Flowers 
are  borne  in  immense  trusses.  Four 
feet  tall  with  green  foliage.  Each, 
20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $1.75. 


The  culture  of  Cannas  is  simple  and  easy.  They  are  injured  by  frost  and 
therefore  should  not  be  set  out  until  weather  is  thoroughly  settled.  The 
roots  will  rot  in  cold  wet  soil.  Dormant  Canna  roots  may  be  started  indoors 
during  March  and  April  and  set  out  in  latter  part  of  May  or  June.  When 
planting  dormant  roots  do  not  set  too  deep.  The  eye  should  be  a couple  of 
inches  under  the  surface.  Plant  in  good  rich  garden  soil  mixed  with  one- 
half  of  old  rotted,  stable  manure.  Water  as  needed.  For  dense  mass  effects, 
set  the  plants  not  more  than  one  foot  apart  each  way,  but  if  desired  to  show 
plants  and  flowers  at  the  best,  give  three  times  that  amount  of  room  to  one. 


Orchid  Flowered  Canna  Austria, 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Summer  Flowering  Bulbs  1 1 1 


CULTURE. — The  planting  of  the  roots  may  be  done  in  early 
spring  or  early  fall,  and  while  the  Peony  will  grow  and  bloom 
under  conditions  in  which  most  other  plants  would  perish,  it 
will  repay,  in  largely  increased  size  and  beauty  of  bloom,  a 
thorough  preparation  of  the  soil.  Where  necessary,  it  is  well 
to  excavate  the  proposed  beds  to  a depth  of  two  feet  and  fill  in 
with  a good  loam  or  garden  soil,  which  has  been  well  worked 
and  mixed  with  4 inches  of  well-rotted  stable  manure. 

The  roots  or  bulbs  should  be  set  so  that  the  upper  eyes  are 
about  two  to  three  inches  beneath  the  surface  of  the  soil;  set 
them  2%  to  feet  apart.  After  growth  appears  above  ground 
and  rains  prove  infreouent,  copious  waterings  will  be  very  help- 
ful in  promoting  strong  growth  and  producing  large  blooms. 
Most  plants  usually  set  three  or  more  buds  to  a stem.  All  but 
the  large  or  central  bud  should  be  pinched  off  for  best  results. 


A Border  of  the  New  Peony,  “Liberty  Bond” 


Edulis  Superba. 


Isbell’s  Magnificent  Peonies 


The  Flower  for  the  Million 
and  the  Millionaire 


The  Peony  is  a noble  flower,  almost 
rivaling  the  rose  in  coloring  and  per- 
fection of  bloom.  It  is  perfectly 
hardy  without  protection;  is  not 
troubled  with  insect  pests  or  diseases, 
and  once  planted  takes  care  of  itself, 
increasing  in  size  and  beauty  each 
year.  No  other  flower  is  so  well 
adapted  for  large  showy  bouquets. 

Tt  may  be  truly  said  that  no  hardy 
perennial  is  of  more  permanent  value 
than  the  Peony.  The  first  cost  is  the 
only  cost  and  they  continue  to  in- 
crease in  size  and  value  for  years. 


The  roots  you  get  from  us  are  large  and  healthy  and  will  give  you  much  quicker  and  better  results  than  cheap  ones. 

The  Peony  may  be  planted  either 
singly  on  the  lawn  or  in  the  border; 
where  the  lawn  is  extensive,  a large 
bed  is  grand. 

When  it  is  desired  to  intersperse 
Peonies  among  other  hardy  garden 
flowers,  or  at  intervals  along  a bor- 
der of  shrubs,  they  should  be  planted 
in  groups  of  from  three  to  five,  each 
group  to  be  one  variety,  insuring  even 
blobm.  By  choosing  different  varieties 
we  have  listed  you  will  have  a long 
period  of  bloom. 

FESTTVA  MAXIMA.  — The  finest 
White  Peony  and  the  most  popular 
of  all.  Flower  is  very  large,  fragrant, 
wellnigh  perfect.  Blossoms  very  ear- 
ly and  freely  on  long  stems.  Each, 
45c;  3 for  $1.10;  doz.,  $4.00,  prepaid. 

FELIX  CROUSSE.— Brilliant  dazz- 
j ling  red;  easily  the  best  of  that  color. 
It  blooms  in  mid-season  and  is  very 
dependable.  The  flower  is  round  and 
full.  Each,  55c ; 3 for  $1.50;  doz.,  $5.00. 
MIDNIGHT  (The  Black  Peony). — A dark  purplish-crimson, 
flowering  late  in  season.  Has  brilliant  golden-yellow  anthers. 
Flower  stems  are  stiff  and  long,  and  its  rich  color  brings  a 
heavy  demand.  Each  35c ; 3 for  90c;  doz.,  $3.00,  prepaid. 

CROWN  OF  GOLD  (Couronne  D’Or). — Very  full  bell-shaped 
flower,  white  with  yellowish  center.  Makes  a perfect  cut  flow- 
er and  is  one  that  never  fails  to  succeed.  Blooms  quite  late 
after  others  go.  Each,  45c;  3 for  $1.25;  doz.,  $4.25,  prepaid. 

EDULIS  SUPERBA. — The  earliest  in  our  collection.  A large 
flower  of  brilliant  rose-pink.  Gracefully  loose  and  flat.  Best 
for  cut  flowers  as  they  last  well  and  are  real  fragrant.  Each, 
35c;  3 for  90c;  doz.,  $3.00,  prepaid. 

LOUIS  VAN  IIOUTTE. — Rich  crimson  tipped  with  silver. 
Comes  into  bloom  right  after  the  earliest  and  is  vigorous  in 
growth.  Fragrant.  Each  35c;  3 for  90c;  doz.,  $3.00,  prepaid. 

OFTTCISULIS  RUBRA  PLENA.— The  old-fashioned  red  sort, 
of  our  grandmothers’  gardens.  It  is  in  full  blossom  by  Decora- 
tion Day  throughout  the  North,  usually.  A splendid  free- 
blooming  variety.  Each,  40c;  3 for  $1.10;  doz.,  $3.75,  prepaid. 

ISBELL’S  SUPERB  31TXED  PEONIES.— Made  up  from  the 
better  varieties  with  colors  that  blend  well  in  Mixture.  The 
quality  and  price  of  this  mixture  makes  it  highly  desirable. 
Each,  25c;  3 for  70c;  doz.,  $2.00,  prepaid. 


LIBERTY  BOND.— A splendid 
new  Peony  just  introduced.  Creamy- 
pink,  tipped  with  carmine  shading 
to  a lilac-rose  in  outer  petals. 
Large  and  round  as  a ball.  So 
hardy  it  never  kills  out  even  in 
sections  of  the  severest  winters. 
Blooms  early  to  midseason.  Each, 
60c;  3 for  $1.50;  doz.  for  $5.00. 


Crown  of  Gold. 


112  Summer  Flowering  Bulbs 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


A Beautiful  Bed  of  Gladiolus  “Snowbank. 


Isbell’s  Charming  Gladioli 

A summer  among  the  Gladioli  in  your  garden  is  as  refreshing  and  delightful  as  a cool  breeze  at  sunset.  Why  not 
get  a taste  of  the  many  surprises  that  this  wonderful  modern  flower  holds  in  store  for  you?  Many  a breakfast  has 
been  kept  waiting  while  the  Gladioli  bed  was  being  admired.  It  is  a pleasure  to  wake  up  to  every  morning. 

One  grower  calls  the  Gladiolus  “The  Glory  of  the  Garden” — and  it  is  indeed  well  named.  Their  richly  colored 
spikes  display  themselves  in  the  costliest  gardens — and  then  go  a little  farther  and  you  will  find  the  Gladiolus  as 
democratic  as  any  near  the  poor  man’s  doorstep. 

After  your  first  year  growing  Gladioli  you  will  not  wonder  why  enthusiasts  spend  their  entire  lives  among  them — 
and  why  they  are  considered  the  best  of  all  summer  cut  flowers. 

Buj'  and  plant  some  Gladioli  bulbs  this  spring.  In  no  other  way  can  you  purchase  as  much  pleasure  for  so  little 
money. 

And  you  are  making  a permanent  investment,  because  your  Gladioli  bulbs  will  increase  year  by  year.  Buy  them 
by  the  hundred  and  every  time  you  walk  into  your  garden  or  glance  at  the  bouquet  on  your  table  you  will  be  glad  you 
have  spent  the  money.  They  demand  so  little  care  and  give  so  much  in  return  that  all  should  have  them. 


Grow  some 
Gladioli  for  cut 
flowers.  The 
blooms  often  last 
for  two  weeks, 
the  buds  unfold- 
ing clear  to  the 
tip  of  the  spike. 
Pull  off  *he  low- 
est blossoms  as 
they  wilt,  change 
the  water  occa- 
sionally and  the 
bouquet  will  al- 
ways look  bright 
and  fresh. 


Beautiful  New  Varieties 

ALICE  TIPLADY.— The  most  graceful  Gladiolus.  See 
the  beautifully  waved  petals  in  the  illustration.  No  pic- 
ture can  do  justice  to  the  clear  apricot-orange  coloring 
that  is  so  distinct  from  any  other  variety.  Tiplady  grows 
very  tall  with  big  wide-open  flowers.  Each,  35c;  4 for 
$1.00;  doz.,  $2.50. 

FAIR  COLUMBIA. — The  “Statue  of  Liberty”  Flow- 
er— standing  upright  and  sturdy,  an  immense  spike 
of  lavender-pink.  Throat  is  streaked  with  maroon 
and  white  giving  a striking  effect.  Stem  often 
branches  giving  two  flower  spikes  from  the  same 
stalk.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50;  100  for  $10.00. 

HARVARD. — Real  rich  “Harvard”  crimson.  Har- 
vard makes  a splendid  bouquet  flower  either  alone 
or  as  a companion  with  the  White  Snowbank.  Of 
good  size  and  height.  Each  15c;  doz.,  $1.50;  100 
for  $10.00. 

MARY  FENNELL. — For  those  who  can  picture 
in  their  minds  the  delicate  beauty  of  a light  laven- 
der with  a creamy-yellow  throat.  The  buds  are  a 
blending  of  peaches  and  cream  and  just  as  attract- 
ive. Each,  35c;  4 for  $1.00;  doz.,  $2.50. 

YELLOW  PRINCE. — (See  colored  plate).  Re- 
garded as  the  finest  yellow  Gladiolus  yet  introduced 
— deserving  the  name  of  Prince.  Each,  15c;  doz., 
$1.50;  100  for  $10.00. 

FIRE  KING. — (See  colored  plate).  As  brilliant  as  fire  against 
he  midnight  sky.  Its  intense  scarlet  draws  everyone’s  attention, 
and  is  w7ell  worthy  of  it.  Fire  King  is  very  tall  and  yet  straight 
and  strong.  The  spike  is  usually  18  inches  to  2 feet  long  with 
several  blossoms  open  at  the  same  time,  each  one  blazing  scarlet. 
Each,  15c;  dozen,  $1.50;  100  for  $10.00. 

PRIDE  OF  GOSHEN. — (See  colored  plate).  Attractive  as  strawberries 
and  cream.  One  of  the  Kunderdi  type  w^hich  means  that  petals  are  wavy 
and  crumpled  like  crepe  paper.  Flow'ers  are  soft  flesh-pink,  buds  a de- 
lightful blending  of  creamy-white  and  strawberry  shades.  Deep  in  the 
hroat  you  will  find  a splash  of  carmine-red.  poshen  isi  a favorite  for 
cutting.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50;  100  for  $10.00. 

MRS.  FRANK  PENDLETON  . — •'Combines  the  beauty  of  the  apple  blossom 
and  the  rarest  rose.  A soft  rosy-pink  on  a white  ground,  the  throat  dark 
rich  blood-red.  A perfect  flower  in  every  respect,  tall  strong  and  very 
large.  Pendleton  is  on  the  roll  of  honor  of  all  collections  and  is  winning 
prizes  at  all  exhibitions.  Highest  Awrard  American  Gladiolus  Society. 
Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1J25;  100  for  $8.50. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  M*CH. 


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Gladioli 


Some  Favorite  Varieties 


AMERICA. — The  most  popular  of  all — used  more  than  any  other  vari- 
ety for  decorations,  etc.  The  delicate  pink  harmonizes  with  any  bou- 
quet and  adds  greatly  to  its  attractiveness.  Softly  tinted  with  laven- 
der and  of  wax-like  texture.  Spikes  develop  evenly  and  often  have  two 
or  three  branches.  As  a cut  flower,  America  has  no  superior  and  florists 
find  it  the  best  for  winter  forcing.  Each,  7c;  65c  per  doz. ; $4.25  per  100. 

ATTRACTION. — A real  fire  cracker  red,  fine  for  exhibition.  Well 
named — as  the  flowers  are  large,  with  pure  white  center  and  throat. 
The  marking  is  vivid  and  distinct.  7c  each;  65c  per  dozen:  $4.50  per  100. 

BARON  HFLOT. — (See  colored  plate V “The  finest  of  the  Blues."  A 
royal  color,  rich  velvety  purple  with  flowers  well  placed  on  spike. 
Exquisite  in  contrast  with  lighter  colors.  Each,  8c;  doz.,  75c;  $5  per  100. 

BRENCHLEYENSIS. — Of  brilliant  fiery-scarlet  with  touch  of  yellow 
in  throat.  Has  been  popular  for  years  and  is  the  best  for  massing  in 
large  beds  where  brilliant  color  is  desired.  Banked  in  clumps  against 
shrubs  the  effect  is  sensational.  5c  each;  50c  per  dozen;  $3.50  per  100. 

HALLEY. — 'Named  for  Halley’s  Comet.  A large  salmon-pink  that 
will  give  you  very  early  and  constant  supply  of  cut  flowers.  Flowers 
are  wide-opened  and  gracefully  placed  on  the  spike.  Each,  5c;  dozen, 
50c;  100  for  $3.50. 

KLONDYKE.—  Color  of  Klondyke  gold.  One  of  the  earliest  yellows — 
very  free  and  strong  growing.  Color  remarkably  clear  yellow  with 
crimson  blotch  in  throat.  Flowers  open  real  wide,  making  a compact 
spike.  Each,  8c;  doz.,  75c;  100  for  $5.00. 

KUNDERDI  “GLORY-.” — New  type  of  Gladioli  with  ruffled  petals. 
From  three  to  eight  of  these  handsome  flowers  are  open  at  one  time. 
Each  petal  is  exquisitely  ruffled  and  fluted.  A delicate  cream-pink, 
with  a most  attractive  crimson  stripe  in  the  center  of  each  lower  petal, 
the  shade  of  which  is  unique  in  Gladioli.  12c  each;  $1.25  per  dozen; 
$6.50  per  100. 

MRS.  FRANCIS  KING. — The  most  popular  and  best  light  scarlet.  Its 
extra  long  spikes  and  enormous  flowers  make  the  Francis  King  unex- 
celled in  brilliancy  in  home  display  or  exhibitions.  Often  six  or  more 
flowers  are  open  at  once  and  yet  many  more  reserve  buds  to  come  later. 
One  of  the  finest.  7c  each;  65c  per  dozen;  $4.25  per  100. 

NIAGARA. — The  best  yellow  tinted  Gladiolus.  Petals  are  exquisitely 
w’aved  and  wide  spread,  forming  a compact  spike.  Bower  petals  pen- 
ciled with  carmine  adding  greatly  to  its  attractiveness.  Niagara  is  a 
seedling  of  America  and  in  its  color  holds  the  place  that  America  does 
among  the  Pinks.  Flowers  enormous  in  size.  15c  each ; $1.25  per  dozen; 
$7.50  per  100. 

PANAMA. — A fit  companion  to  America;  a little  deeper  in  shade  and 
larger,  each  flower  measuring  .n,  to  4 inches  across.  Flower  spike  is  ex- 
ceedingly long.  A matchless  pink,  and  one  of  the  finest  recent  intro- 
ductions. 15c;  each;  $1.50  per  dozen;  $7.50  per  100,  prepaid. 


PRINCEPS. — The  amaryllis-flowered  Gladioli.  The  best  of  its  color.  Flowers 
are  enormous,  i>t2x6  across  and  perfectly  formed.  Color  a rich  deep  scarlet  with 
lower  petals  blotched  white.  Excellent  for  massing  as  foliage  is  rich  dark 
green  and  spike  tall  and  straight.  Makes  a splendid  display  in  the  house.  8c 

each;  75c  per  dozen;  $5.00  per  100. 

SNOWBANK. — (See  colored  plate).  Pure  as  the  driven  snow.  Large  spikes  of 
white  flowers,  fine  in  contrast  to  the  darker  colors  in  the  bouquet.  Delicate  pink 
and  red  shadings  at  base  of  petals  add  to  its  attractiveness.  8c  each;  75c  per 

dozen;  $5.00  per  100. 

The  Best  in  Mixtures 

ISBELL’S  SL'PERB  MIXED. — Imagine  the  beauty  of  a garden  made  up  of  all 
the  named  varieties  that  we  list  and  some  additions  made  to  it  from  the  best 
types.  This  is  the  way  our  Superb  Mixture  is  made  up,  and  we  challenge  com- 
parison for  richness  and  variety  of  bloom.  Iloz.,  50c;  30  bulbs  for  $1.00;  100  for 
$3.50;  1,000  for  $30.00. 

FINE  YIIXET). — Lower  in  price  than  Superb  and  so  desirable  when  very  large 
beds  and  massings  are  wanted.  All  bulbs  are  sure  to  flower.  Doz.,  35c ; 40  bulbs 
for  $1.00;  $2.50  per  100;  1.000  for  $22.00. 

PRIMtJLENTTS  HYBRIDS. — The  most  graceful  of  all  Gladioli,  very  attractive 
in  your  indoor  bouquet.  The  colors  which  always  harmonize,  range  from  purest 
light  yellow  to  rich  orange,  from  light  pink  to  dark  velvety  crimson.  It  will 
be  a continual  delight  for  you  to  wiatch  these  flowers  unfold  their  buds.  Each, 
10c;  dozen,  80c;  100  for  $5.50. 

Gladiolus  Culture 

For  best  results  they  should  have  a sunny  position.  A good  sandy  loam  suits 
them  best,  but  they  do  equally  as  well  in  heavy  soil,  provided  there  is  perfect 
drainage.  Well-rotted  stable  manure  is  the  very  best  fertilizer.  The  best  time 
to  plant  is  about  the  first  of  May.  They  bloom  in  six  weeks  under  favorable 
conditions.  To  make  a good  show  they  should  be  planted  from  three  to  four 
inches  apart  each  way.  The  depth  to  plant  is  regulated  by  the  size  of  the  bulb, 
the  large  bulbs  being  covered  about  four  inches  deep,  the  smaller  ones  from  two 
to  three  inches. 

In  cutting  Gladiolus  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. 
Remove  the  faded  flowers,  cut  a little  off  the  stem,  and  change  the  water  every 
day;  treated  in  this  way  a spike  will  last  a week  or  ten  days.  In  cutting  the 
flower  spikes,  it  is  ruinous  to  cut  the  stalk  where  the  flowers  end.  There  must 
be  some  foliage  to  lend  grace.  Cat  the  spikes  so  as  to  leave  two  or  three 
leaves  on  your  bulb  root,  thus  giving  you  a flower  spike  sometimes  nearly  four 
feet  long,  and  giving  beauty  for  the  decorations. 


You  will  get  first-size  large  Gladiolus  bulbs  from  us.  Do  not  confuse  these 
with  cheaper  bulbs  that  give  less  satisfaction  at  flowering  time. 


114  Summer  Flowering  Bulbs 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Caladium  Esculentum 

(Elephant's  Ear) — A very  effective  plant  for  setting 
out  on  the  lawn  either  singly  or  in  beds,  and  massed  in 
combination  with  Cannas  it  is  superb.  Caladiums  will 
grow  in  any  garden  soil,  but  if  given  lots  of  moisture 
and  rich  soil  they  will  grow  to  an  enormous  size,  five 
to  six  feet  high.  It  is  invaluable  for  a tropical  effect. 

Bulbs  are  safely  stored  over  winter  in  dry  sand. 

First  Size  Bulbs,  five  to  seven  inches  in  circumfer- 
ence, each,  12c;  3 for  25c;  85c  per  doz.,  prepaid. 

Select  Size  Bulbs — Seven  to  nine  inches  in  circumfer- 
ence, each,  17c;  3 for  40c;  $1.50  per  doz.,  prepaid. 

Extra  Barge  Bulbs — Nine  to  eleven  inches  in  circum- 
ference, each,  22c;  3 for  60c;  $2.00  per  doz.,  prepaid. 

Mammoth  Size — Each,  35c;  3 for  $1.00;  $3.50  per 
doz.,  prepaid. 

Cinnamon  Vine 

The  Cinnamon  Vine  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  climbers  and  is  very  easy  to  grow. 
One  of  the  roots  will  make  a vine  which  will  grow  for  several  years,  and  can  be  easily 
trained  over  and  about  a window,  or  anywhere  around  the  house.  The  vine  produces 
clusters  of  delicate  white  flowers,  Which  send  out  the  most  delicious  fragrance.  Perfect- 
ly hardy,  thriving  anywhere,  growing  in  the  shade,  in  the  sun,  and  where  it  is  wet  or 
dry.  Everyone  should  plant  this  lovely  climber.  Die  down  each  winter  but  grow  up 
very  early  in  the  season.  Prices,  by  mail,  pastpaid:  Good  strong 
roots,  large  size,  6c  each;  5 for  25c;  doz.,  50c;  100  for  $3.25. 


Caladium  Esculentum. 


Vine 

rne  old  favorite  “Climbing  Mignonette-’ 
which  is  as  popular  today  as  it  was  years 
ago.  A rapid  grower,  doing  well  in  any  lo- 
cation, but  it  likes  a sunny  protected  spot 
best.  Leaves  are  light  green,  heart-shaped, 
and  the  foliage  is  covered  with  small  white 
feathery  flow*ers.  It  is  prized  for  porches 
and  arbors,  never  injured  by  insects  and  dis- 
ease. Barge  size,  each,  6c;  doz.,  50c ; 100  for 
$4.00. 

Hardy  Garden  Lilies 

No  flower  will  afford  you  more  pleasure 
than  Lilies  and  they  are  very  easy  to  grow. 

If  you  have  a partially  shaded  spot  in  your 
yard — perhaps  in  among  the  shrubs — that  is 
fairly  well  drained — plant  Lilies  in  it.  Lilies 
will  fill  up  that  space  and  make  it  a pleasing 
sight  every  day  in  the  summer.  They  are 
•cool  looking  on  hot  days  with  their  kingly 
bearing  and  foliage  of  green  contrasted  with 
the  pure  waxy  colors  of  the  flower. 

CTTLTURE  OF  LILIES.— Plant  Lilies  uni- 
formly in  clumps  or  large  masses.  They  will 
lift  their  heads  above  low  growing  shrubs 
and  really  do  best  where  another  nlant 
shades  the  ground.  Plant  the  bulbs  quite 
cieep  with  a handful  of  sand  around  each 
one,  so  that  water  will  easily  run  off.  If 
the  soil  is  enriched  with  well-rotted  manure, 
so  much  the  better. 

L.  CANADENSE  (The  Meadow  Lily). — 

TTith  beautiful,  drooping,  bell-shaped  flowers 
of  yellow,  spotted  with  crimson.  Very  hardy 
■and  easy  to  grow.  It  flowers  in  June  and 
July.  Canadense  is  excellent  for  setting 

among  shrubs.  4-5  feet  high.  Each,  20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $B75. 

L.  TIGRINUM  FLORA  PLENA.— The  Double  Tiger  Lily.  A very  stately  plant,  4 
to  6 feet  high,  bears  an  immensi  number  of  light  orange-red  flowers  spotted  black. 
Blooms  early  in  July  through  August.  The  only  desirable  double  Lily.  Each,  15c; 
3 for  35c;  dozen,  $1.25. 

L.  TIGRINUM  SPLENDENS.— An  improved 
form  of  the  old,  well-known  Tiger  Lily.  Muct 
stronger,  more  and  larger  flowers,  orange-red  with 
black  spots.  5-6  feet  high.  Blooms  in  August 
and  September.  Each,  15c;  3 for  35c;  doz.,  $1.25 
L.  StTPERBUM  (Nodding  Lily,  TURK’S  LILY) 
— Gives  a brilliant  effect — bright  reddish-orange 
— spotted  brown.  Petals  long  pointed  and  grace- 
fully recurved.  Hundreds  of  flowers  from  mid- 
June  to  mid-July,  one  stem  often  bearing  15  to  IS 
blooms.  4 to  6 ft.  Each,  20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $1.75 
L.  TENFIEOLIITM  (Siberian  Coral  Lily)— The 
brightest  of  all  lilies,  being  a rich  scarlet  with 
darker  shadings.  Flowers  droop  gracefully  and 
petals  curve  back  almost  to  the  center.  iy2  to  2 
feet  high.  June.  Each  15c;  3 for  40c;  doz.,  $1.50, 
L.  WALLACE!.—’ This  lily  appears  to  give  more 
flowers  than  any  other,  each  bulb  growing  4 to  6 
flower  stems.  At  the  top  of  each  stem  is  an  enor- 
mous crown  of  8 to  10  beautiful  blossoms — very 
delicate  bright  apricot  in  color.  2-3  feet  high. 
July  and  August.  Each,  20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $1.80. 

L.  PARDABTNUM  (Leopard  or  Panther  Lily) 
Hardy.  Flowers  are  yellow  spotted  with  rich 
brown,  each  petal  tipped  with  scarlet.  Blooms 
for  a long  season,  late  June  to  early  August,  3 tc 
6 feet  high.  Each,  20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $1.75. 

L.  DAVARICITM. — Gives  you  early  blooms — In 
June  and  early  July.  This  beautiful  lily  is  very 
hardy  and  easy  to  grow.  Great  umbels  of  three  tc 
five  upright  flowers,  2 to  3 feet  high,  brilliant  scar- 
let, dotted  black.  Each,  20c;  3 for  50c;  doz.,  $1.80, 


Tuberoses 


The  Tuberose  is  one  of  the  most  delight- 
fully fragrant  summer  flowers.  It  is  fond  of 
light  and  heat  and  should  not  be  set  out- 
doors until  May  1st.  For  early  flowers,  star*- 
growth  in  the  house  before  that. 

PWARE  EXCELSIOR  PEARL.— A double 
flowered  variety  with  stiff  dwarf  stem  which 
needs  no  support.  Flowers  are  glistening 
white  like  wax  and  exceedingly  fragrant. 
Spikes  frequently  bear  from  40  to  50  flowers, 
remaining  in  bloom  for  a long  time.  Large 
size,  each  5c;  doz.,  50e;  100  for  $3.00,  prepaid. 


Montbretia 


This  dainty  flower  could  be  described  as  a 
miniature  Gladioli.  It  is  one  of  the  best  of 
the  summer  flowering  bulbs  but  yet  one  of 
the  easiest  to  grow.  They  make  pretty  bou- 
quets of  brilliant  clear  yellow  and  flaming 
scarlet  flowers.  Plant  the  bulbs  in  clumps 
in  May  or  June.  Each,  5c;  4 for  15c;  doz., 
40c;  100  for  $2,80. 


Tuberose  Dwarf  Pearl. 


WHITE  LILY  OE  THE  NILE  (Aethiopica) 

— Everyone  knows  and  admires  the  large, 
waxy  white  flower  of  the  Lily  of  the  Nile. 
It  hold  a certain  fascination  hard  to  des- 
cribe, and  its  presence  is  an  inspiration. 
Start  in  the  spring  for  outdoor  bloom  in 
summer.  Price,  20c  each;  3 for  55c;  doz.,  $2. 

YELLOW  CALLA  (Elliotiana)—  Has  enor- 
mous flowers  four  to  five  inches  across  of  a 
rich  golden  -yellow*  color.  Leaves  are  dark 
green,  spotted  with  creamy- 
white.  Surely  the  best  of  the 
yellow  flowers.  Start  in  the 
spring;  just  as  easy  to  grow  as 
the  Gladioli.  Price,  40c  each;  3 
for  $1.10;  dozen,  $4.00,  prepaid. 


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S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Plant  Department  115 


HEALTHY  ISBELL’S  PLANTS  PROFUSE 


You  will  not  have  the  garden  disappointments  which  are  so 
common  to  many  if  you  order  your  plants  from  our  greenhouses. 
Isbell’s  Roses  and  other  plants  have  attained  a world-wide  repu- 
tation for  vigor  and  hardiness  and  free  blooming  qualities.  All 

plants  listed,  (except  where  noted)  are  offered  by  mail,  postpaid. 
Plants  are  always  sent  separately  from  seed  orders  and  some- 
times a little  later.  Two-year  Roses  can  be  sent  by  mail,  but  if 
ordered  by  express,  larger  plants  will  be  sent. 

We  have  no  influence  over  conditions  surrounding  the  plants 
and  the  care  they  receive  after  they  pass  out  of  our  hands.  We 
cannot  assume  responsibility  for  customer’s  failure  to  make 
them  grow,  either  on  account  of  unfavorable  weather  or  soil 
conditions,  improper  planting  or  neglect.  We  send  out  only  the 
best  quality  stock  and  guarantee  delivery  in  good  condition. 

If  parcel  reaches  you  in  bad  order,  please  report  promptly. 

The  Best  Roses 

Out  of  the  vast  multitude  of  varieties  offered  to  the  pub- 
lic, we  have  picked  the  very  best  of  each  type.  The  Tea 
Roses  are  the  most  tender  and  should  have  winter  protec- 
tion of  straw,  etc.,  in  the  northern  states.  They  bloom  con- 
tinuously and  their  flowers  are  the  finest  in  the  Rose  kingdom. 
The  HYBRID  TEAS  are  the  result  of  crossing  between  teas  and 
hardier  types.  They  are  real  hardy  and  yet  retain  the  splendid 
flowering  habit  of  the  Tea  Roses.  They  bloom  all  summer. 
HYBRID  PERPETtTALS  or  June  Roses. — These  are  the  hardiest 
of  all.  They  require  but  little  care  after  once  planted.  They 
bear  great  quantities  of  lovely  flowers  and  are  perhaps  the  best 
for  the  amateur  as  they  rarely  fail  to  succeed.  Our  Climbing 
Roses  are  all  perfectly  hardy. 

Famous  Tea  Roses 

RED  LETTER  DAY. — Its  velvety,  brilliant,  glowing,  scarlet- 
crimson  buds  and  fully  opened  flowers  never  fade.  Is  by  far  the 
best  growing  and  freeest  blooming  of  all  this  class.  Each,  25c. 

SOUV.  DE  PIERRE  NOTTTNG. — This  superb  rose  is  beautiful 
to  describe,  combining  creamy-white,  with  light  peach  and  yel- 
low— with  edges  of  petals  tinged  rose.  The  flowters  last  well. 


MLLE.  FRANZESCA  KRUGER.— Its  shading  of  deep  coppery 
yellow  stands  distinct  from  all  others.  The  buds  are  exquisite. 


Superb  Hybrid  Tea  Roses 


ETOTLE  DE  LYON. — Has  splendid  golden  yellow  flowers — full 
and  deep.  One  of  the  finest  in  existence  of  very  vigorous  growth 
and  hardy  to  extremes  of  heat  and  cold. 

WHITE  MAMAN  COCHET. — The  best  white  Tea  Rose  and  of 
delicious  fragrance.  Buds  are  long  and  pointed. 


AUGUSTA  VICTORIA  (See  illustration).— The 
best  white  rose  in  the  world — large  and  fully  double, 
showing  no  center  when  open.  Stems  are  long  and 
graceful,  making  it  elegant  for  cut  flowers  as  well 
as  for  bedding.  Each,  25c;  2-year  plants,  50c. 


BURBANK. — A magnificent  rose  pink  shading  to  soft  rose  at 
the  center.  A wonderful  flower  so  rich  and  free  blooming. 

Prices,  exeept  where  noted,  each,  20c;  set  of  the  six  Tea  Roses, 
$1.00.  Two-year  plants,  each,  40c;  set  of  six,  $2.25. 

Hybrid  Perpetuals  or  June  Roses 

WHITE  AMERICAN  BEAUTY. — Frau  Karl  Druschki.  The 
finest  and  ideal  hardy  white  rose,  pure  in  color  and  perfect  in 
form.  Price,  each,  25c;  2-year  plants,  50c. 

GENERAL  JACQUEMINOT. — The  famous  “Jack  Rose,’’  widest 
known  of  all  and  everybody’s  favorite — doing  well  anywhere.  A 
brilliant  shining  crimson. 

PAUL  NEYRON. — The  largest  of  all  fine  Hybrid  Perpetual 
Roses.  A beautiful  deep  rose  color,  always  fresh  and  clear. 

ANNE  DE  DIESBACH  (Glory  of  Paris). — A brilliant  pink  with 
long  pointed  buds,  and  large  finely  formed  compact  flowers. 
Very  sweet  fragrance,  and  an  invaluable  cut  flower. 

CLIO. — A delicate  satin  blush,  rose  pink  at  the  center.  Sim- 
ply perfection  in  form  with  beautiful  petals. 

GLOIRE  DE  LYONAISE. — The  only  Yellow  Perpetual  Hybrid. 
A pale  salmon  yellow,  deepest  in  the  center  passing  to  a*  rich 
creamy- white  tinged  orange.  Each,  25c;  2-year  plants,  50c. 

Prices,  except  where  noted,  each  20c;  set  of  six  June  Roses, 
$1.00.  Two-year  plants,  each,  40c;  set  of  the  six,  $2.25. 


Thousand  Beauties — Climbing  Roses. 


NATIONAL  EMBLEM. — Dark  crimson  of  perfect 
shape.  Buds  long  and  pointed,  opening  to  large, 
full,  handsome  flowers  of  great  beauty,  flowering 
freely  and  continuously. 

SUNBURST  (Novelty). — Stands  head  and  shoul- 
ders above  all  other  yellows.  A magnificent  giant 
rose  with  shadings  of  copper  and  orange.  The  buds 
are  long  and  pointed,  light  at  the  tips.  Each,  25c ; 
2-year  plants,  50c. 

GRUSS  AU  TEPLITZ.— The  brightest  scarlet 
changing  to  rich  velvety  crimson.  Many  regard  it 
as  the  finest  bedder,  as  it  flowers  perhaps  more  than 
any  of  its  class.  Foliage  is  a beautiful  bronze  plum 
color.  25c  each;  2-year  plants,  50c. 

KILLARNEY. — A brilliant  sparkling  shell  pink 
with  silvery  cast  at  the  base  of  petals.  Of  exquisite 
fragrance  and  texture. 

ETOILE  DE  FRANCE  (The  Gold  Medal  Rose  of 
France). — A brilliant  shade  of  velvety  crimson 
shading  in  the  center  to  vivid  cerise.  Very  strik- 
ing. Flowers  are  extremely  large  on  long  stiff 
stems,  and  buds  are  long  and  pointed. 

Prices,  except  where  noted,  each,  20c;  collection 
of  the  entire  six  Hybrid  Teas,  $1.00.  Two-year 
plants,  each,  40c;  the  collection  for  $2.25. 

The  Best  Climbing  Roses 

THOUSAND  BEAUTIES  OR  TAUSENDSCHON  (See 
illustration). — The  name  is  very  appropriate  in  describ- 
ing its  delightfully  varying  shades  of  color,  from  blush 
white  to  deep  pink,  in  large  clusters  covering  foliage. 

CRIMSON  RAMBLER. — The  most  popular  of  all  out- 
door Climbers.  Reaches  a height  of  15  to  20  feet  a 
season,  and  the  rich  clusters  of  bloom  are  produced 
until  late  in  the  year.  Hardy  in  coldest  sections. 

DOROTHY  PERKINS. — A beautiful  shell  pink,  very 
sweet  scented.  The  flowers  hold  their  color  excellently 
and  this  variety  is  fully  equal  to  the  Crimson  Rambler 
in  blooming  qualities,  vigor  and  habit  of  growth, 

WHITE  DOROTHY  PERKINS.— A counterpart  of 
Dorothy  Perkins  in  everything  except  color.  Very  fine. 

PILLAR  OF  GOLD.— By  far  the  finest  Yellow  Climb- 
ing Rose.  Color  is  deep  yellow  blushed  with  copper, 
the  reverse  of  petals  showing  touches  of  bright  rose. 
Blooms  come  in  immense  sprays,  a sheet  of  gold. 

BLUE  RAMBLER  (Veilchenblau) . — A distinct  nov- 
elty. A hardy  Rambler  Rose  of  steel  blue,  semi-double 
flowers,  the  yellow  stamens  making  it  very  attractive. 

Prices  on  all.  each,  20c;  collection  of  the  six  Climb- 
ers, $1.00.  2-yr.  plants,  40c;  collection  of  six,  $2.25. 


116  Plant  Department 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Exhibition  Chrysanthemums 

Price,  except  where  noted,  15c  each;  6 for  75c,  prepaid. 

These  are  for  summer  blooming  outdoors  or  for  winter  use  in  the  house. 

SMITH  S ADVANCE.  Snowy-  Pompo„  ChrySaHthemumS 

Price,  15c  each;  4 for  50c  prepaid. 

Hardy  outdoor  plants  blooming 


white.  Earliest  and  best  large  white 
grown.  20c  each,  3 for  50c. 

CHIEFTAN. — A beautiful  incurv- 
ing pink.  An  easy  grower. 

DR.  ENGUEHARD. — First  prize 
winner  at  many  exhibitions.  Deep 
pink  with  incurved  petals. 

MAJOR  BONAFFON.— Immense 

size,  often  seven  inches  across,  soft 
clear  yellow.  Globular  in  form. 

CHRYSOLORA. — Very  fine  yellowt 
Medium  to  tall  in  growth.  Foliage 
heavy.  Finest  early  variety. 

EARLY  BRONZE. — A rich  bronze 
or  old  gold  color.  Undoubtedly  one 
of  the  most  beautiful.  Flowers  7 
inches  across.  20c  each,  3 for  50c. 

WHITE  BONAFFON.  — A pure 
white  in  color,  in  form  resembling 
Major  Bonaffon.  Blooms  after  the 
earliest  are  gone. 

HARVARD. — A particularly  at- 
tractive flower  and  fine  for  exhibi- 
tion; color  is  very  dark  crimson; 
grand  stem  and  foliage. 


Rex  Begonia. 


very  profusely.  They  are  very  eas- 
ily grown  and  are  beautiful  for  gar- 
den as  well  as  for  cut  flowers. 

ALMA. — A splendid  pink.  Flow- 
ers very  large  for  a Pompon. 

DIANA. — The  best  White  Pom- 
pon. Very  early.  See  illustration. 

FRED  PEELE. — A deep  crimson 
tipped  with  gold. 

MADGE. — Has  no  superior  among 
the  yellows. 

Lemon  Verbena 

A universal  and  well-known  fa- 
vorite, grown  principally  for  its  de- 
lickAusly-scented  foliage.  Grows 
rapidly,  can  be  wintered  over  in 
the  cellar.  15c  each,  3 for  40o. 

Rex  Begonias 

The  leaves  possess  beauty  in  the 
most  wonderful  way,  combining  the 
radiance  and  brilliancy  of  precious 
jewels  with  a shining  metallic  luster. 
The  dainty  flowers  add  lightness 
Full  directions  for  best 
every  order.  25c  each, 

Begonias 

The  favorite  plant  in  thousands 
of  homes.  Covered  with  blossoms 
during  the  greater  part  of  the  year. 
Price,  20c,  3 for  50c ; $1.75  per  doz. 

ALBA  PICTA. — Always  in  bloom, 
flowers  white  with  glossy  green/ 
leaves  spotted  with  silvery-white. 
THERETO  NI.  — Lustrous  bright 
foliage.  Flowers  deep  pink. 
ERFORDIA. — Rosy  salmon  flow- 
ered. Has  no  equal  for  outdoors. 

RUBRA. — Flowers  scarlet  rose, 
dark  green  leaves.  One  of  finest. 

SAN  GUINEA.  — Leaves  darkest 
glossy  green  or  olive,  under  side 
dark  crimson,  flowers  white. 


Pompon  Chrysanthemum — Diana. 

Best  Hardy  Violets 

Price,  15c  each;  dozen,  $1.25,  prepaid. 

SWANLEY  WHITE.  — Fine  flowers, 
purest  white. 

HARDY  ENGLISH. — Perfectly  double, 
deep  violet-purple. 

PRINCE  OF  WALES.— Single,  true 
violet-red,  grand. 

Sweet-Scented  Heliotropes 

Heliotropes  are  favorite  house 
plants  because  of  the  delightful  fra- 
grance of  their  flowers.  Ideal  out- 
door bedding  plant. 

Each,  15c;  4 for  50c,  postpaid. 
BUISSON  FLEURI. — Plant  semi- 
dwarf; rosy-violet,  star-shaped  eye. 

CENTIFLEUR.  — The  sprays  of 
bloom  are  the  largest  size  we  have 
ever  seen;  deep  heliotrope. 

MADAME  DE  BLONAY. — Large 
trusses  of  pure  white  flowers. 

Petunias,  Double  Fringed 

No  plant  will  produce  more  blos- 
soms a longer  time  than  the  Petunia. 
15c  each;  2 for  25c;  $1.25  per  dozen. 

FAVORITE. — Rosy  purple,  beau- 
tifully frilled;  edges  white. 

VESUVIUS. — Rich  deep  purple, 
shaded  crimson. 

STRIKING. — Purple,  mottled  and 

edged  white. 

SNOWBALL. — The  finest  Petunia 
grown;  color  a sea-foam  white. 


Single  Dryden. 


Ivy  Geraniums 

Excellent  for  basketsV 
boxes,  etc.,  with  waxy  green 
foliage.  Price,  15c  each;  4 
for  50c,  prepaid. 

ACHIEVEMENT. — A pure 
rose  color  with  white  eye. 
Long  stems,  profuse. 

P.  CROZY. — A fine  pot 
plant,  flowers  last  a long 
time.  A brilliant  scarlet. 


RYCROFT’S  SURPRISE. 

— The  ideal  Ivy  Geranium, 
a clear  bright  rose  with 
maroon  blotches. 

Variegated  Vinca 

PERIWINKLE.— A.  beau- 
tiful variegated  trailing 
plant  admirably  adapted 
for  window  boxes,  hanging 
baskets  and  vases;  flowers 
blue.  20c  each ; $1.50  per 
doz.,  postpaid;  large  plants, 
30c  each. 


Gorgeous  Geraniums 

The  Geranium  is  the  most  useful  bedding  plant  that  you 
will  find  and  there  are  some  truly  beautiful  varieties  now  to 
be  had.  In  ordering  from  our  list,  you  will  get  the  really 
distinctive  sorts  of  each  color  and  class. 

The  Five  Best  Single  Geraniums 

Price,  except  where  noted,  15c  each;  4 for  50c,  prepaid. 

ROOSEVELT.. — Snowy-white — the  best  single  bedder. 
Beautiful  in  contrast  with  the  darker  colors.  20c  each, 
3 for  50c. 

MADONNA. — A beautiful  distinct  shade  of  pale  pink, 

SINGLE  DRYDEN.— Soft  crimson  with  pure  white  at 
base  of  the  petals.  The  illustration  shows  the  beauty  ofl 
this  flower.  20c  each,  3 for  50c. 

MRS.  E.  G.  HILL. — Literally  covered  with  beautiful  flow- 
ers of  salmon  shading  light  at  the  centers.  Finest  salmon. 

SCARLET  HATFIELD. — Color  intense,  dazzling  scarlet, 
trusses  extra  large;  florets  round  and  large. 

Peerless  Double  Varieties 

Price,  except  where  noted,  15c  each ; 6 for  75c,  prepaid. 

S.  A.  NUTT. — The  darkest  and  richest  double  geranium 
grown.  A deep  rich  velvety  maroon-red,  an  excellent  bed- 
der and  perfect  pot  plant.  20c  each,  3 for  50c. 

ALPHONSE  RICARD. — The  finest  scarlet  bedder.  Flow- 
ers enormous,  almost  the  size  of  the  big  Hydrangeas. 

BEAUTE  POITIVTNE. — A rosy  salmon  tinted  from  deep 
orange  to  pure  salmon.  The  best  bedder  of  that  color. 

BERTHA  de  PRESSFLY. — Absolutely  the  only  one  of 
the  color  that  does  not  fade  in  the  summer.  An  exquisite 
silvery  rose  of  dwarf  robust  habit. 

BUCKNER. — Purest  white — fine  large  flowers. 

BRUANTI. — Bright  vermilion  red,  good  bedding  sort. 

FRANCIS  PERKINS.— The  best  double  pink  bedder. 

JEAN  VIAUD. — A very  large  flower  of  bright  rosy  pink 
with  distinct  white  blotch  in  center. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Fragrant  Garden  Carnations 

Carnations  always  command  a good  price  at  the  Florists 
for  a very  plain  reason.  There  are  always  so  many  buyers 
for  this  exquisitely  fragrant  flower.  Everybody  wants  Car- 
nations. You  can  have  a few  plants  of  your  own  at  very 
little  or  no  trouble.  For  beauty  of  flower  and  color,  ease  of 
culture  and  certainty  and  freedom  of  bloom,  there  are  few 
plants  that  surpass  the  Carnation.  In  choosing  any  of  the 
varieties  given  here,  you  are  sure  of  getting  kinds  that  suc- 
ceed without  the  care  of  an  ex- 
pert and  are  the  finest  in  the  var- 
ious colors. 

Prices,  except  where  noted,  15c 
each;  4 for  50c,  postpaid. 

MATCHLESS. — W on  two  gold 
medals  as  a matchless  white. 

Exhibition  size  and  quality.  The 
best,  20c  each,  3 for  50c. 

MISS  THEO. — Large,  full  flow- 
ers, rich  dark  pink  prettily  fring- 
ed and  delightfully  perfumed; 
fine  both  for  garden  and  cut 
flowers. 

NEBRASKA. — Bright  scarlet; 
makes  long  stems  and  good  siz- 
able plants.  Blooms  early. 

WHITE  ENCHANTRESS.  — 

White,  like  a big  ball  of  snow, 
absolutely  perfect  in  form,  large 
in  size,  on  stiff  stems,  healthy 
and  free.  Alluring  fragrance. 

ENCHANTRESS,  — The  best 
pink,  a very  pleasing,  bright, 
lively  shade  deepening  towards 
the  center.  Is  larger  than  most 
and  of  excellent  form.  This 
flower  always  commands  a high 
price  at  the  florists.  20c  each, 

3 for  50c. 

BENORA — Most  striking  of 

all.  Clear  white,  penciled  with 
bright  red.  Long  stems.  Flow- 
ers large,  freely  produced.  Keeps 
like  an  “everlasting  flower.” 

20c  each.  3 for  50c. 

POCAHONTAS. — Color  is  deep 
lustrous  carmine-crimson,  very 
brilliant  and  showy.  Very  full 
and  double;  each  petal  fringed. 


Plant  Department  117 


Finest  Bedding  Lantanas 

You  will  find  the  Lantana  or  Shrubby  Verbena  one  of  the 
most  satisfactory  plants  to  grow.  It  is  really  the  flower 
for  everybody,  not  only  for  outdoors,  but  for  indoor  bloom- 
ing during  the  winter.  The  flower  somewhat  resembles 
the  Verbena  and  is  borne  on  a bushy  plant.  The  brilliant 
variations  and  shades  of  colors  are  most  pleasing  and  em- 
brace yellow,  orange,  lilac,  red  and  white.  Each  flower 
changes  color  as  it  develops.  The  list  here  will  give  you 
the  more  distinct  and  free-bloom- 
ing kinds.  15c  each,  except 
where  noted,  6 for  75c,  postpaid. 

AURORA. — Well  named,  being 
dark  and  light  shades  of  pink; 
yellow  center.  Flowers  large. 

HARKETT’S  PERFECTION .. — 
The  only  Lantana  with  variegat- 
ed foliage.  A new  variety  with 
beautiful  pink  and  yellow  flowers 
and  foliage  with  golden  spots. 
20c  each,  3 for  50c. 

MICHAEL  SCHMIDT.— Fresh 
and  sparkling,  of  a brilliant  yel- 
low, passing  to  purple  vermilion. 

RADLATION.  — Plant  semi- 
dwarf; brilliant  red,  center 
orange-yellow;  a beautiful  com- 
bination of  two  bright  shades. 

WEEPING  LANTANA.— Fine 
for  baskets,  vases,  pots  or  win- 
dow boxes.  Drooping,  leafy  vines, 
covered  nearly  all  the  time  with 
clusters  of  lovely  lilac  flowers 
with  white  eyes.  20c  each,  3 
for  50c. 

American  Lemon 

Actual  weight  of  fruit,  2 to  3 
lbs.  Nothing  that  has  beeij 
brought  to  our  notice  in  the  plant 
line  has  caused  one-half  the  com- 
motion that  this  wonderful  Lem- 
on has.  It  is  a true  everbearing 
variety.  The  tree  has  fruit  in  all 
stages.  Flowers  are  fragrant  as 
orange  blossoms,  which  they 
greatly  resemble.  Price,  20o 
each;  larger  plants,  30c  each; 
extra  large  2-year-old  plants, 
60  and  85c. 


Carnation — Matchless. 


BEAUTIFUL  DECORATIVE  FERNS 


You  can  grow  Ferns  very  successfully  in  an  ordinary  liv- 
ing room,  and  yet  they  have  as  much  or  more  ornamental 
value  than  many  of  the  tender  and  rare  conservatory 
plants.  A well  grown  Fern  cannot  be  excelled  as  a decora- 
tion for  the  dining  table  or  the  parlor.  Ferns  are  coming 
into  use  more  and  more  for  porch  boxes,  etc. 

BOSTON  FERN  (Nephrolepis  Exaltata  Bostoniensis). — 
For  large  specimen  plants  or  for  hanging  baskets,  the  Bos- 
ton Fern  leads  the  field.  The  fronds  are  so  long  that  they 
droop  over  gracefully.  The  name  ‘‘fountain  plant”  has 
been  given  it  because  of  this.  A recent  introduction  that 
has  already  proved  its  very  great  value.  Fronds  often  6 to 
7 feet  long.  Price,  20c  each ; large  size,  50c,  postpaid. 

NEWPORT  PARLOR  FERN  (Nephrolepis  Scotfi). — A 
counterpart  of  Boston  Fern,  but  smaller  and  more  compact. 
Fronds  average  20  inches  long  and  three  inches  at  the  wid- 
est point.  Plants  present  a more  finished  appearance  than 
Boston  Fern  and  attained  great  popularitv  in  fashionable 
Newport  resorts.  20c  each;  large  plants,  50c  each  postpaid. 


OSTRICH  PLUME  FERN  (Nephrolepis  Whitmanii) — No 

words  could  describe  this  Fern  better  than  the  name  given 
it,  because  of  the  delicate  wavy  appearance  of  the  fronds. 
It  is  of  dwarf  growth,  upright  and  stocky.  Each  frond  has 
a double  row  of  perfect  little  fronds  set  at  right  angles  to 
the  midrib.  Price,  20c  each;  large  plants,  50c,  postpaid. 

ROOSEVELT  FERN. — The  feathery,  plume-like  fronds 
are  extremely  graceful,  each  tiny  leaflet  being  wavy  and 
crinkled.  The  number  of  fronds  on  this  fern  is  far  above 
any  other.  They  grow  broad  and  heavy,  measuring  six 
inches  across  when  fully  developed.  An  indispensable  va- 
riety for  decorations.  20c  each;  large  size,  50c,  postpaid. 

ASPARAGUS  PLUMOSUS  (Lace  or  Feather  Fern).— One 
of  the  handsomest  of  our  foliage  plants.  The  leaves  are 
bright  green,  gracefully  arched,  and  as  finely  woven  as  the 
finest  silken  mesh.  Their  lasting  quality,  when  cut,  is  re- 
markable, retaining  their  freshness  for  weeks.  Surpasses 
Maiden  Hair  Fern  in  grace  and  fineness  of  texture.  Nice 
plants,  15c  each;  2 for  25c;  large  plants,  30c  each. 


ASPARAGUS  SPRENGERn  (Trailing 
Basket  Fern). — Not  only  useful  for  cutting 
in  sprays,  but  grown  in  suspended  pots  it 
makes  one  of  the  prettiest  house  plants 
we  have.  Used  in  decorations,  as,  for  ex- 
ample, in  the  decoration  of  mantels,  noth- 
ing can  equal  it.  It  is  also  a handsome 
thing  for  ferneries  and  hanging  baskets. 
15c  each,  3 for  40c;  large  plants,  30c  each, 
3 for  75c,  postpaid. 

CRESTED  FERN  (Pteris  Wimsetti). — 

A very  pretty  and  useful  Fern  for  speci- 
men or  dish.  Green  leaves  with  ends  very 
peculiarly  crested.  It  is  one  of  our  best 
varieties  for  dishes,  being  a short,  com- 
pact grower.  15c  each,  3 for  40c,  postpaid. 

BEAUTIFUL  MOSS  FERN  (SelaginelU* 
Emilliana).  — A new,  upright-growing 
moss,  with  numerous  feathery  stems 
branching  from  the  base  and  forming^  a 
dense  tuft.  15c  each,  3 for  40c,  postpaid. 

FERNS  FOR  FERN  DISHES.— Your  se- 
lection from  the  following  varieties.  15c 
each.  3 for  40c;  Shaking  Fern  (Pteris 
Tremula).  Maiden  Fern.  Crested  Fern. 
Moss  Fern.  Striped  Silver  Fern. 


See  that  your  ferns  have  good  drainage 
and  are  well  watered.  Never  let  them 
dry  out  for  any  length  of  time. 


Ostrich  Plume  Fern. 


118  Plant  Department 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


Fuchsia  Trophee. 

Otaheite  Orange 

Bring  some  of  the  delights  of 
the  Southern  orange  grove  into 
your  home.  Grows  about  3 to 
4 feet  high  and  has  the  true 
fragrant  orange  bloom,  and  an 
abundance  of  little  oranges  that 
hang  on  the  plants  like  balls  of 
gold  for  months  after  they  are 
ripe.  The  waxy-white  flowers 
give  out  a delicate  hut  powerful 
fragrance  of  the  orange  grove. 
With  good  culture  the  plant 
should  bear  fruit  from  one 
year’s  end  to  the  other  and  blos- 
som for  at  least  two-thirds  of 
the  year.  Fruit  is  delicious  in 
flavor.  Each,  20c;  larger  plants, 
30c  and  60c.  postpaid. 

Isbell’s  Bedding  Salvia 

SALVIA  SPLENDENS  (Scarlet 
Sage). — Its  bright  crimson  flow- 
ers and  dark  green  foliage  are 

,dmired  by  all.  10c  each;  $1.00 

>er  doz.,  postpaid. 

WHITE  SALVIA.— A wonder- 
ful novelty,  plant  like  Splendens 
with  fine  white  flowers.  Excel- 
lent in  combinations  with  the 
reds.  15c  each ; $1.40  per  dozen, 
postpaid. 

MRS.  0.  N.  PAGE.— The  only 
true  dwarf  and  the  best  variety 
recently  introduced.  Has  daz- 
zling scarlet  flowers  and  makes 
a wonderfully  handsome  bed. 
15c  each;  $1.40  per  dozen. 

ST.  LOUIS.  — Flower  spikes 
vivid  scarlet.  Gives  more  flow- 
ers perhaps  than  any  other.  10c 
each;  $1.00  per  dozen. 

Splendid  Bedding  Plants 

You  will  have  much  'better 
than  ordinary  results- with  these 
plants  as  they  are  grown  by  ex- 
perts who  know  how  to  give 
plants  strength- — and  are  from 
special  strains  of  seed. 

Doz.  100 


ASTERS — By  Mail  By  Ex. 

Early  35c  $2,00 

Late  35c  2.00 

MASTODON  PANSY 

PLANTS  65c  4.00 

MAMMOTH  VER- 
BENAS   60c  4.00 

SINGLE  PETUNIAS  .60c  4.00 

SALVIA  60c  4.00 

COLEUS  65c  4.50 

DUSTY  MILLER  65c  4.50 

GERANIUM  75c  5.00 


Fuchsias  - Best  Varieties 

Fuchsias  are  liked  so  well  because  of  their  very  graceful  form  and  habilt 
of  growth.  No  plants  surpass  them  in  that  respect.  Every  plant  lover 
knows  what  pleasure  it  is  to  exhibit  a well  grown  specimen.  They  respond 
readily  to  strong  fertilizing  and  they  should  be  kept  well  watered.  Vari- 
eties that  will  give  you  most  satisfaction  are; 

Prices,  except  where  noted,  15c  each;  3 for  40c,  postpaid. 


PHENOMENAL.— The  largest 
Fuchsia  yet  introduced.  Phenom- 
enal in  size  and  flowering  just  as 
freely.  Flowers  of  beautiful  scar- 
let and  purple,  double. 

TROPHEE. — This  double  Fuchsia 
is  of  extraordinary  merit.  Violet- 
blue  corolla;  very  dark  rich  red 
sepals,  waxy  lustre.  Plant  of  fine 
form,  easy  to  grow,  continually  in 
bloom.  Positively  one  of  the  grand- 
est varieties  ever  offered.  Price,  20o 
each;  3 for  50c. 

GLOIRE  des  MARCHES.— It  is 
nearly  perfection,  being  strong  and 
bushy.  Double  flowers,  deep  scarlet 
and  white. 


BLACK  PRINCE.  — Very  finest 
single  Fuchsia  for  the  amateur  tc 
grow.  Always  pretty  and  free 
insects  and  disease.  Flowers  a 
monious  blend  of  carmine  and 

SPECIO'SA. — A good  sized  plant 
of  this  variety  will  produce  from 
1,000  to  1,500  blossoms  from  De- 
cember to  May.  Distinctly  differ- 
ent from  the  others.  Flowers  are 
single  and  extra  long,  of  a pretty 
pink  and  crimson.  Price,  20c  each; 
3 for  50c. 

WAVE  GF  LIFE.— With  the  hand 
some  golden  foliage  and  dark  pur 
pie  flowers,  it  makes  a splendid 
contrast.  Single. 


Brilliant  Coleus 

Coleus  plants  are  used  by  the 
millions  in  the  big  city  parks 
and  on  fine  estates  everywhere. 

Prices,  except  where  noted,  10c 
each,  $1.00  per  dozen. 

BECKWITH’S  GEM.  — < Darki 
velvety  maroon,  bordered  with 
fiery  red. 

BUTTERFLY.  — A crimson 
bronze,  old  gold  and  green. 

FERE  CREST.  — Bright  car- 
mine-crimson shade;  edge  slight- 
ly marked  golden-yellow. 

GOLDEN  REDDER.  — Clear 
yellow  when  developed. 

QUEEN  OF  THE  WEST.  — 
Large  leaf;  outer  band  of  bright 
oxide-green  with  margin  of 
yellow,  oenber  wedge  creamy- 
white,  covered  with  blotches  of 
bright  carmine.  Price.  15c  each, 
3 for  40c;  dozen,  $1.40. 

SETTING  SUN. — Crimson  with 
brightest  golden  edge. 

Mammoth  Hibiscus 

Beautiful  tropical  shrub-like 
plants  with  glossy  foliage  and 
gorgeously  colored  flowers  often 
five  to  six  inches  across. 

PEACH  BLOW  (See  illustra- 
tion).—One  of  the  finest  plant 
novelties.  Giant  double  flowers 
of  rich  clear  pink  with  deep 
crimson  centers.  20c;  3 for  50c. 

GRANDI  FLORA.  — Plants  ar;ei 
literally  covered  all  summer  with 
scarlet  crimson  flowers.  Foliage 
rich  and  glossy.  15c;  3 for  40c. 


Umbrella  Plant 

CYPERUS  ALTERNIFOLIUS.  — Al- 
ways has  a fresh,  green  attractive  ap- 
pearance. An  ornamental  grass  with 
stems  about  two  feet  high.  Topped  by 
a whorl  of  narrow  green  leaves  like  an 
umbrella.  Grows  in  any  soil  but  likes 
lots  of  water.  A splendid  and  curious 
plant.  15c;  3 for  40c,  postpaid. 


jl  each  Blow 
Hibiscus, 


Coleus, 

Favorite  Collections 

AMERICAN  BEAUTY  ROSE  COLLECTION 

Beautiful  American  Beauty,  brilliant  carmine; 
Pink  American  Beauty  or  Radiance,  silvery 
pink;  the  snow  white  American  Beauty,  Frau 
Karl  Druschki,  pure  white.  Price,  1-year 

plants,  20c  each;  the  collection  for OUL 

BABY  RAMBLER  ROSE  COLLECTION.— Or- 
leans, White  Baby  Rambler;  Erma  Teschendorf, 
and  Baby  Tausendschoen.  Price,  1-year.  rA 

plants,  15c  each;  set  of  four  for OUL 

NATIONAL  COLLECTION.— One  each  red, 
white  and  blue  Rambler  Roses.  Vigorous  and 
abundant  grower.  Flowers  semi-double.  Price, 
one-year  plants,  15c  each;  the  collection 

HARDY  CLEM  BING  PORCH  ROSE  COLLEC- 
TION.— One  each,  pink,  white,  flesh-colored,  red, 
yellow  and  crimson.  Price,  15c  each;  the  or 

collection  for  OuL 

HOUSE  PLANT  COLLECTION.— One  grand 
fruiting  orange;  one  large  flowering  pink  tub 
Hydrangea;  one  fragrant  Jasmine.  The 

HARDY  VINE  COLLECTION.— Will  bring 
the  admiration  of  all  who  see  your  display. 
Grand  collection  of  hardy  vines  for  per- 
manent  planting.  Price,  five  varieties OUC 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Plant  Department  119 


Shrubs,  Vines  and  Hardy  Plants 

(Prices  all  include  postage  except  where  noted.) 

Isbell’s  Clematis 

PANICULATA. — This  handsome  hardy  climber  is  one  of  the  choicest  and 
most  satisfactory  climbing  flowering  plants  we  grow.  The  plant  is  of  strong, 
rapid  growth,  with  small,  dense,  cheerful  green  foliage,  completely  covered 
with  clustered  snow-white  flowers  of  delicious  fragrance  in  August  and 
September.  Good  strong  plants,  20c  each;  2 for  35c;  extra-size,  2-year-old 
vines,  40c  each,  2 for  75c, 

JACKJIAN1. — A hardy  large-flowered  variety  with  beautiful  violet-purple 
blooms.  Remarkable  for  velvety  richness.  Price,  each,  50c. 

HENRYI. — Fine  large  creamy-white  flowers.  Very  hardy  and  a strong 
grower.  The  best  of  the  white  varieties.  Each,  50c;  the  two  for  85c. 

Jackmani  and  Henryi  are  of  slender,  wiry  growth  and  require  some  sup- 
port to  twine  around,  such  as  a pole  or  wire.  They  do  particularly  well  in 
partially  shaded  moist  spots  and  flower  continuously  from  July  until  frost. 

Hardy  Spirea 

This  graceful  ornamental  shrub  beautifies  so  many  lawns  that  it  needs  no 
description.  Everybody  knows  and  likes  Spirea. 

VAX  HOUTTE  (Bridal  Wreath). — The  grandest  of  all  the  white  Spireas; 
it  is  of  compact  habit  and  a beautiful  ornament  for  the  lawn  at  any  season, 
but  when  in  flower  it  is  a complete  fountain  of  white  bloom,  the  foliage 
hardly  showing.  Price.  25c  each;  extra  large,  50c  each. 


Clematis  Panieulata. 

Honeysuckles  (Climbing) 

HALL’S  JAPAX.— This  is 
the  most  constant  bloomer  of 
the  class,  being  literally  cov- 
ered all  summer  with  beauti- 
ful yellow  and  white  flowers. 
Price,  18c  each ; 3 for  45c. 

SCARLET  TRUMPET.  — A 
strong,  rapid  grower;  blos- 
soms very  freely  during  the 
entire  season;  bright  red 
trumpet  flowers.  20c  each. 

Japanese  Kudzu  Vine 

The  most  remarkable  and 
rapid  growing  of  all  hardy 
vines,  often  making  a growth 
of  fifty  to  seventy-five  feet 
in  one  season,  and  flourishes 
where  nothing  else  will  grow. 

In  the  North  the  plant  dies  to 
the  ground  in  the  winter, 
coming  up  again  from  the 
roots  in  the  spring.  It  has 
clusters  of  delightfully  fra- 
grant purple  flowers  in  sum- 
mer and  autumn,  with  large, 
beautiful  deep  green  leaves, 
affording  a dense  shade. 
Strong.  1-year-old  roots,  20c 
each;  3 for  50c. 

Golden  GloW(Rudbeckia) 

Hardy  perennial.  8 feet: 
exquisite  double  blossoms  of 
the  brightest  golden  color 
and  as  large  as  Cactus  Dah-  I 
lias.  Strong  plants  which  will 
bloom  freely  this  season,  15c  I 
each,  3 for  40c. 

Marguerite  Daisies 

Price,  15c  each,  2 for  25c. 

QUEEN"  ALEXANDRA. 

Very  large,  pure  white,  the 
greater  percentage  of  these 
coming  full  double. 

ETOILE  d’ OR.— The  yel- 
low Paris  Daisy.  Rich  gold- 
en color.  The  two  varieties 
go  handsomely  together. 

Hardy  Phlox 

These  we  consider  the  most 
desirable  of  all  hardy  peren- 
nials — flowering  abundantly 
from  July  until  late  in  fall. 
Cut  first  flower  spikes  off  as 
soon  as  over  blooming,  and 
give  the  plants  a good  soak- 
ing, a splendid  second  crop 
of  bloom  will  come  on.  We 
offer  the  l>est  four  colors — 
White,  Pink,  Red,  and  Sal- 
mon. 20c  each;  4 for  75c. 

Achillea 

SXOWBALL  — The  great 
cemetery  plant.  Flowers  pure 
white,  perfectly  double,  and 
produced  in  large  sprays.  15« 

‘♦ach,  3 for  40c. 


ANTHONY  WATERER.— It  outshines  all  the 


Spirea  Van  Houttc — Bridal  Wreath. 

Standard  Hydrangeas 

The  Most  Valuable  Shrubs  Ever  Introduced. 

PAXTfVLATA  GRAXTHFLORA. — Tt  attains 
a height  of  three  to  four  feet  and  is  perfect- 
ly hardy  in  all  parts  of  the  country.  The 
flowers  are  white,  borne  in  immense  pyram- 
idal panicles.  It  commences  flowering  in 
.July  and  continues  until  November.  Nice 
plants,  20e  each,  2 for  35c;  large  plants, 
45c,  by  express. 

SUPERB  FRENCH  VARIETIES.— Exceed- 
ingly ornamental  plants.  A solid  mass  of 
large,  showy  heads  of  bloom  which  remain 
beautiful  for  months.  Although  hardy  in 
more  southern  states,  do  best  as  a pot  or 
tub  plant  in  the  North.  The  three  best  are: 

AVALANCHE. — A splendid  large  white; 
an  eas5r  variety  to  force  early,  and  remark- 
ably free  flowering.  20c  each. 

BOUQUET  ROSE. — Large  trusses  of  well- 
formed  flowers,  rosy-amber  turning  to  bright 
pink;  has  proven  a special  favorite  20c  each. 

MME.  MAURICE  HAMAR.  — A delicate 
flesh  color;  a vigorous  grower,  the  individ- 
ual flowers  as  well  as  the  trusses  being  very 
large;  easy  to  force.  Early.  25c  each. 

Barberry  Thunbergi 

A very  valuable  hedge  plant.  Absolutely 
hardy.  Dwarf.  Inimitably  neat  and  dense 
of  growth,  yet  graceful  because  of  its  droop- 
ing branches.  Yellow  flowers  are  followed 
by  vivid  scarlet  fruits,  the  foliage  changing 
in  fall  to  scarlet  and  gold.  Price,  15c  each; 
$1.50  per  doz. 


Spireas  in  brilliancy  of  color 
— -bright  crimson.  It  makes  a 
low,  compact  bush  fifteen  to 
eighteen  inches  high,  and  is 
covered  nearly  the  whole 
growing  season  with  large 
umbels  of  deep  crimson  flow- 
ers. 20c  each,  postpaid;  ex- 
tra large,  50c  each. 

Beautiful  English  Ivy 

In  all  but  the  coldest 
Northern  States  this  vine  is 
hardy  and  remains  green  all 
winter.  Used  very  extensive- 
ly for  covering  walls  and 
graves  in  shady  spots  where 
grass  will  not  grow.  Each, 
15c;  3 for  40c;  $1.00  per  doz. 

Ampelopsis  Veitchii 

(Boston  Ivy) 

The  tendrils  of  this  climb- 
ing vine  cling  firmly  to  the 
smoothest  surface  of  rock  or 
wood  The  glossy  leaves 
assume  in  the  autumn  the 
most  beautiful  tints  of  scar- 
let and  crimson.  The  hand- 
somest vine  possible  for 
growth  on  house  walls,  es- 
pecially the  foundation  and 
first  story,  round  the  doors 
and  windows.  It  is  quite 
hardy,  but  some  protection 
of  straw  may  well  be  used 
immediately  over  the  roots  in 
winter.  Price,  strong  roots, 
25c  each ; 3 for  60c.  Extra 
heavy  roots.  35c;  2 for  60c. 


Hydrangea  Panieulata  Grandiflera. 


120  Garden  Tools 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


PRACTICAL  GARDEN  TOOLS 

Practical  garden  tools  help  solve  the  labor  problem.  They  make  good  crops  possible  even  when  labor  is  scarce.  They 
increase  the  gardener’s  profit,  because  they  decrease  the  cost  of  production.  Practical  garden  tools  mean  better  crops.  Destroy 
the  weeds  in  your  garden  with  one  of  Isbell’s  implements.  Constant  cultivation  gives  the  vegetables  the  water  they  need 
to  live  and  grow  well.  One  of  our  garden  seeders  and  cultivators  will  pay  for  itself  in  your  first  garden  experience  with  it. 
One  good  tool  will  take  the  place  of  six  to  eight  men.  You  cannot  afford  to  be  without  proper  garden  tools  if  you  get  the  real 
benefit  of  your  garden.  Select  the  one  you  want  now  and  have  it  shipped  early. 

THE  “PLANET  JR.”  LABOR  SAVERS 


NO.  31  PLANET  JR.,  COMBINED  DRILL. 
SEEDER  AND  SINGLE  WHEEL  HOE. 
Price,  complete,  $12.75.  Packed  weight 
32  lbs.  This  new  tool  is  of  great  val- 
ue to  gardeners  who  have  never  felt 
able  to  own  either  seed  drill  or  a 
wheel  hoe.  It  will  sow  even  a 
small  packet  of  garden  seeds 
with  great  precision.  Quickly 
changed  to  a splendid  wheel 
hoe.  A special  machine 
for  the  small  gardener. 
Packed  weight,  32  lbs. 
Price,  complete,  $12.75. 


NO.  31D.  Same  as  No.  31,  with  drill  seeder  attachment 
only.  Packed  weight,  22  lbs.  Price,  $10.25. 

NO.  19  SINGLE  WHEEL  HOE  CULTIVATOR  AND  PLOW 

15-inch  wheel  makes  it  very  easy  running.  Readily  ad- 
justed, equipped  with  one  2-inch  cultivator  tooth,  one  5-prong 
cultivating  attachment,  15  inch  wheel,  one  10-inch  sweep, 
and  one  plow.  Weighs  21  pounds,  packed.  Height  of  handles 
can  be  changed  to  suit  man,  woman  or  child.  Especially 
adapted  for  the  farmer’s  garden.  Price,  complete,  $6.00. 

All  Implement  Prices  are  F.  O.  B.  Jackson. 

PLANET  JUNIOR  NO.  4 HILL  AND  DRILL 
SEEDER  AND  SINGLE  WHEEL  HOE. 

The  latest  and  most  perfect  drill  made. 
Sows  in  drills  or  drops  in  hills,  4,  6,  8,  or 
24  inches  apart.  Quickly  set  for  dif- 
ferent kinds  of  seeds.  Note  the  com- 
plete cultivating  attachments. 

Price,  complete,  $19.25. 

NO.  4D.  Same  as  No. 
4,  but  as  a drill 
seeder  only 
and  without 
the  Hill  drop- 
per or  any 
cultivating  at- 
tachments, . 
Price,  $15.25. 


Price,  complete,  $22.75, 


NO.  25. 


NO.  25  COMBINED  HILL  AND  DRILL  SEEDER,  DOUBLE 
AND  SINGLE 
WHEEL  HOE. 

CULTIVA  TiOR 
AND  PLOW. 

The  most  com- 
plete implement  we 
list;  especially  fine 
for  market  hnd  for 
large  family  gar- 
dens. A favorite 
with  onion  grow- 
ers, the  seeder 
holding  4,y2  lbs.  of 
onion  seed.  Th 
illustration  shows 
the  many  labor- 
saving  devices  that 
go  with  this  tool. 

Weight  complete, 

61  lbs.  Price,  $22.75. 


NO.  17  SINGLE 

WHEEL  HOE. 

Very  inexpensive 
yet  saves  immense 
amount  of  labor  on 
all  garden  crops. 
Equipped  with  1 
pair  6 inch  hoes, 
3 steel  cultivator 
teeth  and  one  large 
garden  plow,  all 
of  toughest  steel. 
The  hoes  exchange 
sides.  Packed 
weight,  24  lbs.  Steel 
wheel,  15  inch. 
Price,  complete, 
$8.50. 


Price,  complete,  $8.50. 
NO.  17. 


PLANET  JUNIOR, 
NO.  12  DOUBLE 

WHEEL  HOE. 

Two  acres  per 
day  can  be  worked 
with  No.  12  Double 
Wheel  Hoe.  Eith- 
er straddles  or  goes 
between  rows. 
Kills  all  the  weeds 
and  leaves  the  soil 
in  fine  shape.  Note 
the  large  number  of 
invaluable  attach- 
ments for  making 
gardens  pay.  Pack- 
ed weight.  33  lbs. 
Price,  $12.25. 


Price,  complete,  $12.25. 

NO.  12. 


TWO  GOOD  IMPLEMENTS  AT  A LOW  PRICE 

ISBELL’S  ONE  WHEEL  GARDEN  PLOW  AND 
CULTIVATOR. 

Indispensable  in  a small  garden  especially.  So  light  and 
easy  running  a child  could  manage  it.  Weighs  17% 
lbs.  complete.  Only  a few  hours  saving  in  labor  will 
pay  for  this  very  inexpensive  machine.  Price,  $4.00 
f.  o.  b.  Jackson. 


WIZARD  GARDEN  CULTIVATOR. 

The  most  complete  garden  tool 
at  the  price  on  the  market.  Will 
not  bother  you  with  breakage  be- 
cause it  is  made  from  highest 
grade  steel  and  malleable  iron. 
Wheels  are  18  inches  and  14  inches 
in  diameter.  The  two  wheels  in- 
sure cultivation  at  an  even  depth 
and  good  work.  Price  for  the  pres- 
ent, complete,  $5.00  f.  o.  b.  Jackson. 


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Wizard  Garden  Cultivator. 


THE  ISBELL  STEEL  DIBBER, 

The  uses  of  a good  dibber  are  num- 
berless. One  of  these  dibbers  and  the 
trowel  illustrated  should  be  in  the 
hands  of  every  planter.  This  one  is 
steel  pointed  with  Iron  handle  all  in  one  piece — very 
strong.  Order  one  with  your  seeds.  Price,  not  prepaid. 
45c  each;  3 for  $1.20.  Add  10c  each  for  postage. 


ISBELL’S  HANDY  GARDEN 
TROWEL. 

Will  help  you  immensely  in  setting 
and  lifting  plants  and  bulbs.  A good 
trowel  is  indispensable.  Cold  rolled 
steel,  bright  blade  made  so  that  blade  will  not  pull  off  the 
handle.  5 inch.  Price,  not  prepaid,  20c  each.  Add  10c 
for  postage. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


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BACON  GARDEN  IMPLEMENTS 


interruption  of  seed  movement. 


THE  POINTS  OF  SUPERIORITY  CLAIMED  FOR  THE  BACON  TOOLS  ARE: 

First.  A seed  passage  of  such  size  as  to  insure  an  even,  regular  flow  of  the  most  difficult  sowing  seeds. 

Second.  The  peculiarity  of  restricting  the  flow  of  seed  without  reducing  the  size  of  the  seed  passage,  thus  avoiding  any 

Third.  An  agitator  so  formed,  placed  and  operated  as 
to  insure  a positive,  steady  and  even  flow  of  seed. 

Fourth.  By  placing  the  driving  wheel  behind,  the  heft 
of  the  drill  and  arms  are  thrown  on  a large  wheel,  mak- 
ing the  drill  run  lighter  and  insuring  a steady,  regular 
movement  of  the  feeding  apparatus. 

Fifth.  The  combination  of  drill  and  cultivator  which 
allow  the  quick  and  complete  separation  of  the  drill 
from  the  cultivator  when  working  the  crop.  Prices 
quoted  are  F.  O.  B.  Jackson,  Mich. 


NO.  12  SINGLE  AND 
DOUBLE  WHEEL 
HILL  AND  DRILL 
SEEDER,  CULTIVAT- 
OR, HOE  AND  PLOW. 
The  best  for  general  purposes,  completely  equipped  with 
hoe  and  cultivator  attachments,  5 teeth,  2 hoes  and  right 
plow.  Has  improved  shoe  furrow!  opener.  Can  be  used 
either  between  or  straddle  the  rows.  Easily  changed  from 
single  to  double  wheel.  Seeds  either  in  hills  or  drills,  the 
hill  dropper  depositing  in  hills  9,  12,  18,  or  36  inches  apart. 
Cultivator  same  as  N,o.  4.  Price,  $12.00. 

NO.  7 DRILL  SEEDER,  SINGLE  AND  DOUBLE  WHEEL 
CULTIVATOR,  HOE  AND  PLOW. 

This  is  the  same  as  No.  12  except  that  the  hill  dropping  at- 
tachment is  eliminated.  Very  light  but  strong.  Price,  $11.00. 

NO.  10  HILL  AND  DRILL  SEEDER. 

The  seeder  attachments  are  the  same  in  No.  12, 
but  this  tool  has  no  cultivator  or  plow. 
Will  drop  in  hills  9,  12,  18  or  36  inches 
apart  and  has  shoe  opener  and  marker.  Its 
lightness  makes  No.  10  desirable 
for  women  and  children’s  use.  Very 
strong.  Price,  $9.00. 


No.  1 DRILL  SEEDER 

As  strong  and  desir- 
able as  No.  10  and  is 
excellent  for  drill  seed- 
ing. The  best  buy  if 
you  want  a drill  seeder 
alone.  Hill  dropper  is 
eliminated.  Price  $8.50. 


Isbell’s  Midget  Seeder 

Insures  Even  Rows  and  Full  Stands. 

Seeding  by  hand  is  a tedious  process  and  it  is  next  to  im- 
possible to  get  a proper  distribution  of  the  seeds  so  that  an 
even  stand  results.  Do  a better  job  at  less  labor  expense 
by  using  our  Midget  Seeder.  Fit  a short  wooden  handle 
with  one  bolt  to  this  Seeder  and  it  will  run  to  perfection, 
or  it  may  be  attached  in  the  same  manner  as  the  cultivator 
tooth  to  any  single  wheel  cultivator  having  5%  inches  or 
more  space  between  the  stank  and  wheel. 

Isbell’s  Midget  Seeder  will  drill  all  seeds  from  smallest  to 
the  largest,  and  will  handle  a 5c  package  as  cleanlyas  a pint, 
which  is  its  capacity.  Adjustment  can  be  made  to  seed  for 
any  depth  required.  For  seeding  in  close  quarters  up  against 

a fence  or  between 
rows  where  a wheel 
seeder  is  not  con- 
venient, this  tool  is 
indispensable.  I t 
helps  make  garden- 
ing pleasant  and 
also  profitable.  Es- 
pecially adapted  to 
city  gardens.  Weighs 
6 lbs.  packed.  Price 
$3.50,  f.  o.  b.  Jack- 
son,  Mich. 

“CARCO” 

Kills  Maggots. 

“Carco”  is  a 
new  preparation 
that  is  proving 
very  effective  in 
ridding  onions, 
and  all  other 
crops  of  the 
troubles  ome 
maggot.  Full 
description  page 
123. 


NO.  4 COMBINED  SINGLE 
AND  DOUBLE  WHEEL  CUL- 
TIVATOR, HOE  AND  PLOW. 

Has  5 teeth,  2 hoes  and  right 
plow.  Wheel  can  be  raised  or 
lowered  for  shallow  or  deep  cul- 
tivation. Used  astride  rows 
while  plants  arc  small  or  between  rows  later.  Easily 
changed  to  double  or  single  wheeled.  Same  as  No.  10,  with- 
out  seeding  attachments.  Price,  $6.25. 

NO.  15  HILL  AND  DRILL  SEEDER. 

Expansion  Arch  Cultivator,  Hoe  and  PTow  Combined. 

Same  cultivating  equipment  as  Bacon  No.  6,  with  seeder 
additional.  Can  be  used  as  either  single  or  double  wheel, 
astride  or  between  the  rows.  Complete  cultivating  and  hoe 
attachments  and  also  a complete  seeder.  The  hill  seeder 
drops  in  hills  9,  12,  18 
or  36  in.  apart.  Shoe  __ 

opener.  Cultivator  at- 
tachments  are  6 teeth,  ST 
2 hoes  and  right  plow. 

The  most  complete  im- 
plement in  our  Bacon 
list.  Price,  $13.00. 


NO.  6 EXPANSION  ARCH 
CULTIVATOR,  HOE  AND  PLOW. 

Same  as  No.  15  except  that  seedinj 
attachments  are  eliminated.  Has 
teeth,  2 hoes  and  right  plow.  Makes 
both  sides  of  row  at  once  or  between 
the  l'ows.  Handles  are  adjustable  to 
height  of  operator.  Used  either  single 
or  double  wheeled.  Price,  $7.00. 


The  Isbell  Seeder 


Price:  $1.75 
by  freight  or 
express  at  buyer’s 
expense. 


Insures  100  percent  effici- 
ency in  seeding  your  clovers 
and  grass  seeds  so  that  you 
will  have  full  stands  and  no 
seed  wasted. 

A good  grass  and  clover 
seeder  is  something  that  ev- 
ery farmer  should  have.  The 
Isbell  Seeder  is  well  made 
and  you  will 
have  no  trouble 
in  adjusting  it  to 
suit  your  needs. 
For  a low  priced 
seeder  it  is  the 
best  buy  on  the 
market.  Packed  weight,  ready  to  ship,  5 lbs.  Price,  $1.75, 
not  prepaid.  If  wanted  by  mail,  add  postage  at  zone  rate. 

Cahoon  Seed  Sower 

Farmers  who  keep  track,  figure 
that  the  Cahoon  Seeder  saves  them 
money,  time  and  seed.  It  has  given 
satisfaction  for  half  a century  and 
has  an  accurate  and  positive  feed. 

Will  outwear  any  other  kind.  Order 
this  with  your  seeds.  Price,  not  pre- 
paid, $4.75  each;  weighs  7 pounds 
packed  to  ship. 

EXTRA  HELP 
IN  THE  RUSH  SEASON. 

Here  is  your  opportunity  to  get  the  best  help  you  ever  had. 
A good  cultivator  and  seeder  demands  no  wages,  is  always 
on  the  job,  will  do  the  work  of  several  men  and  costs  nothing 
for  board.  You  should  not  try  to  get  along  without  efficient 
tools  to  plant  your  seeds  and  keep  your  garden  clean. 

Buy  the  tools  best  suited  to  your  conditions  and  buy  them 
quick.  You  will  draw  money  to  your  own  pocket  by  increas- 
ing production,  and  you  owe  it  to  your  country  to  pro- 
duce ever  pound  of  food  possible. 


122  Articles  the  Planter  Needs 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


ARTICLES  THE  PLANTER  NEEDS 


Built  to  last. 

Five-rowed  Sash  with  double  strength  glass,  $4.00  each.  Without  glass,  $2 25 
each.  Some  gardeners  prefer  to  buy  sash  without  glass,  setting  the  glass  them- 
selves. 

Our  sash  is  too  well  made  and  strong  to  be  confused  with  any  cheaper  grades. 
Cypress  means  the  best  lumber  obtainable  is  used,  and  double  strength  g I as  si 
means  a sa\ing  of  repair  bills  for  you. 

You  may  get  “Hotbed”  and  “Cold  Frames”  confused.  Hotbed's  are  warmed  by 
an  under  bed  of  manure,  giving  heat  by  fermentation.  Cold  frames  are  warmed 
by  the  sun  only.  Eoth  Hotbeds  and  Cold  Frames  are  covered  With  glass,  and 
Isbell’s  Sash  are  best  for  both, 

ISBELL’S  SPECIAL  “HOME  GARDEN”  SASH. 

This  year  we  are  offering  a very  handy  size  of  sash,  3x4  feet,  which  is  espe- 
cially adapted  for  the  home  gardener  who  is  starting  in,  and  for  ladies.  Produces 
just  as  good  plants  as  the  larger  sizes.  Made  of  clear  White  Pine,  tough  as  steel, 
with  joints  that  will  not  pull  apart.  Price,  glazed  like  illustration,  $3.00  each. 

THE  ISBELL 
SEEDER 

When  you  buy  high 
grade  grain  and  grass 
seeds  you  want  100 
per  cent  efficiency  in 
seeding  them.  The 
Isbell  Seeder  will  not 
.waste  your  seed,  be- 
ing arranged  to  give 
even  distribution,  and 
an  even  stand.  $1,75- 
not  prepaid.  Weight 
packed,  5 lbs.  Add 
postage  at  zone  rate. 


Isbell’s  Cypress  Hot  Bed  Sash 

WILL  NOT  NEED  REPLACING — THEY  LAST  A LIFETIME. 

The  use  of  hotbeds  and  cold  frames  allows  the  amateur  or  profes- 
sional gardener  to  extend  his  operations  over  a long  period.  By 
using  them  you  can  have  home  grown  vegetables  on  your  table  months 
before  seed  planted  outside  would  produce.  They  allow  you  to  get 
your  products  on  the  market  when  prices  are  still  high.  Ask  for 
our  free  leaflet  on  hotbed  construction  and  decide  that  you  will  get 
the  full  benefits  from  your  garden  this  season. 

The  Way  We  Make  Them.  The  regular  stock  size  is  3x6  feet,  1% 
inches  thick.  The  glass  sizes  are  6x10  inches  and  10x14,  set  in  finest 
greenhouse  putty,  the  glass  being  laid  the  narrow  way.  The  sash  are 
glazed  with  well  selected  American  glass,  of  double  strength.  Same 
sash  can  be  used  for  Chicken  Houses  and  Brooder  Houses. 

One  of  our  sash  will  keep  a good  sized  family  in  E'arly  Radish,  Let- 
tuce and  other  delicacies,  and  will  start  your  early  Tomatoes,  Cabbage 
and  all  other  transplanted  vegetable  and  flower  plants.  You  cannot 
afford  to  be  without  them. 

Truck  farmers,  market  gardeners  and  everybody  who  has  a garden, 
large  or  small,  should  Buy  Hotbed  Sash  Now. 

Prices  are  F.  O.  B„  our  factory  at  Davenport,  Iowa,  or  Jackson,  We 
guarantee  safe  delivery  and  absolute  satisfaction.  Send  your  order 
today.  No  order  filled  for  less  than  two  of  ai  kind.  Two  3-rowed 
glazed  sash  weigh  100  lbs. 

Three-rowed  Sash  with  double  strength  glass,  $4.25  each.  Without 
glass,  $2.50  each.  No  orders  taken  for  less  than  two  sash* 


PEERLESS  GLAZING  POINTS 

SAVE  GLASS  BILLS. 
‘PEERLESS”  GLAZING  POINT 
(Improved  Van  Reyper.) 


Td»r 


nted 


1901 


30 


Here 

are  a 

few 

good 

features 

of 

the  Peerless: 

■ No  trouble  to 

ap- 

plY. 

No 

rights  - 

- no 

lefts. 

No 

sliding 

of 

glass. 

No 

raising 

up 

when  i 

driven. 

They 

will 

not 

rust. 

The  PEERLESS 
Point  drives  easily 
and  true  because  the  bevels  are  both  on  the  same  side. 
Beware  of  a glazing  point  that  has  the  bevels  on  opposite 
sides  as  it  will  twist  in  driving  or  break  the  glass. 

Prices:  Box  of  1,000  points,  sufficient  for  500  lights, 
85c;  5,000  points  at  80c  per  1,000.  If  wanted  by  mail  add 
zone  rate  postage  for  2 lbs.  per  1,000. 


MASTICA  FOR  GLAZING 

By  using  Mastica  you  avoid  the  expense  and  bother  of 
repeatedly  re-glazing  your  sash  or  greenhouse.  It  is  the 
best  glazing  preparation  made,  because  it  lasts  so  long,  yet 
broken  glass  may  be  easily  removed  from  it.  One  gallon 
will  cover  about  300  running  feet  one  side.  Price,  not  pre- 
paid: V*  gal.  can,  60e;  1 gallon,  $2.25;  10  gallons.  $20.00. 

1 gallon  weighs  15  pounds. 

MASTICA  GLAZING  MACHINE 

Gives  you  the  best  way  of  applying  Mastica  to  the 
glass.  It  was  made  for  that  purpose.  Price,  not  prepaid: 
$2.15.  Weight  2 lbs.  Add  postage  at  zone  rate. 


LANG’S  HAND  WEEDER 


You  will  do  a 
better  job  of 
weeding  and  do 
it  more  quickly 
by  using  Lang’s 
Hand  Weeder. 
The  band  over 
the  fingers  leaves 
the  hand  per- 
fectly free.  On- 
ion growers  consider 
this  the  best.  Price,  30c 
each,  postpaid:  not  pre- 

paid. 25c  each;  doz.,  $2.50. 


DIBBERS 

The  Isbell  steel - 
pointed  Dibber  aids 
greatly  in  setting  veg- 
etable plants,  bulbs, 
etc.  Iron  handle,  all  in 
one  piece,  very  strong. 


45  c 


Price,  not  prepaid, 
each;  3 for  $1.20. 
mail  add  10c  each. 


HUMANE  ” DEHORNING  PENCIL 


To  d 
fed  in 
room  t 
more 
if  d e 
Calves  should 
be  dehorned 
when  5 to  20 
days  of 
to  10  days 
erable. 
pencil  warrant- 
ed to  dehorn  40 
calves,  if  used 
according  to  di- 
rections. It  acts 
without  pain  or 
loss  of  appetite. 
Dehorned  cows 
give  more  milk 
than  others. 

Price,  per 
pencil,  75c;  3 

for  $1.85,  post- 
paid. 


makes  them  more  gentle,  they  can  be 
isn’t  take  half  the 
will  sell  for  $2.00 


Dehorn  Your 


with  the  Humane  Pencil. 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Insecticides  and  Poisons  123 


“Black  Leaf  40" 

Z Nicotine-Sulphite  v 
© Active  Ingredient,  © 

2 Nicotine  40%  </> 

O Inert  Ingredients,  © 
* 60%  * 


loz.w?;t,25c 


Makes  6 gallon* 
of  Spray. 

_ MANUFACTURED 

The  Ky.  Tobacco  Prod.  C«. 

incorporated  . 
ivbsidiiryThe  Am.  Teh-  “°- 
Louisville,  Ky.,  U.  S.A. 


Copyrighted  1615.  by l*'1 


Isbell’s  Garden  Army 

Kill  the  thieves  that  steal  the  profits  from  your  garden.  Protect 
your  crops  against  insects  and  diseases  with  Isbell’s  Army  of  Bug 
Destroyers. 

Hammond’s  Slug  Shot 

Get  a better  potato  crop  by  ridding  the  field  of  potato  bugs.  Ham- 
mond’s Slug  Shot  is  better  than  Paris  Green  for  this  purpose  and  is 
much  cheaper.  It  is  thoroughly  reliable  in  killing  Cabbage  worms, 
Currant  worms,  slugs,  Chicken  lice,  etc.  Contains  fungicides  also, 
which  greatly  improve  the  health  and  vigor  of  the  plant.  More  of 
this  sold  than  any  other  poison  powder.  It  pays  to  keep  a supply  of 
Slug  Shot  on  hand  for  winter  use.  Lightly  dusted  on,  it  rids  chick*. 
ens7  cows,  and  calves  of  lice  and  other  vermin. 

Prices,  by  mail,  postpaid:  1 lb,  cartons,  35c  each.  By  express  or 

freight,  not  prepaid:  1 tb.  cartons,  25c  each;  5 tb.  bag,  55c;  10  tt>. 

bagf  90c;  25  tb.  bag,  $2.25;  125  lbs.,  $10.00;  bbl.  (250  tbs.),  $17.50. 


EFFICIENT 


Sulpho 

Tobacco 

Plant  and  Animal 

Soap 

INSECTICIDE 


Black  Leaf  40 

“BLACK  LEAF  40”  is  a concen- 
trated solution  of  nicotine-sulphate 
guaranteed  to  contain  40  per  cent 
nicotine  by  weight.  It  is  a contact 
insecticide.  It  kills  insects  when 
and  only  when  brought  into  contact 
with  their  bodies.  It  mixes  readily 
with  water,  does  not  clog  the  spray 
nozzles,  nor  does  it  injure  foliage 
if  diluted  as  recommended. 

Especially  valuable  to  kill  striped 
bug  on  cucumbers,  cabbage  and 
melon  louse,  excellent  for  spraying  chick- 
en coops  and  getting  rid  of  all  kinds  of 
lice  on  stock,  cats  and  dogs,  c’an  be 
used  with  Bordeaux  Mixture  in  spraying 
trees  and  plants.  Price,  by  mail,  post- 
paid : 

1 o/..,  25c — makes  three  to  six  gal- 
lons of  spray. 

yz  11).,  85c — makes  forty  to  fifty 
gallons  spray. 

2 tt>s„  $2.75 — makes  150  to  200 
gallons  spray. 

10  tbs.,  by  express,  $10.75. 

Full  directions  on  every  package. 


Sulpho-Tobacco  Soap 

Destroys  cabbage,  squash  and  po- 
tato bugs,  currant  worms,  lice, 
green-fly,  mealy  bug,  red  spider,  etc. 
Sure  death  to  all  plant  insects  in- 
door and  out-of-doors.  Of  special 
value  for  spraying  shrubs,  fruit 
trees  and  vines.  Produces  luxuriant 
roses  if  bushes  are  liberally  sprayed 
before  blooming  time.  Acts  quick- 
ly and  effectively  and  at  the  same 
time  it  is  a fertilizer. 

3-oz.  Cake  makes  1 V>  gallons  prepared  solution.  10c; 
mailed,  postpaid  for  13c.  , 

~-oz.  Cake  makes  4 gallons  prepared  solution. 


Nox-Em-Kwick 
Rat  Killer 


All  ready  prepared — no  bait  neces- 
sary. Simply  add  water  and  stir.  Not 
a poison  but  certain  death  to  rats 


ind 


mice,  harmless  to  humans,  poultry  and  I" 
other  animals.  Rats  and  mice  eat  it  W.4r»_L  — 

greedily,  then  hunt  water  and  die  out- 
side. When  used  rats  and  mice  dis- 
appear;  you  seldom  find  the  dead  ones. 

They’re  gone.  That’s  all.  It’s  cheap. 

Guaranteed.  25c  per  pkg.,  postpaid. 


Kill-Em-Quick Gopher  Poison 

Means  no  more  Gophers  on  your  farm 
to  help  eat  up  the  profits.  A concen- 
trated chemical  in  powder  form  all 
ready  for  use,  with  a peculiar  odor  that 
is  very  attractive  to  rodents.  Guaran- 
teed to  kill  all  gophers,  squirrels  or 
prairie  dogs  for  not  more  than  1 cent 
an  acre.  Certain  death.  They  love  it. 

Safest,  no  dangerous  mixing.  Simply  fLoj^****' 
stir  into  moistened  oats  or  ground  feed.  - B"'“ 

Cheapest.  Money-back  guarantee  on 
each  package.  Price,  50c  a pkg.,  post- 
paid (enough  for  40  acres.) 


mailed,  postpaid  for  28<*. 

10-lb.  Cake  makes  SO  gallons 
express,  $3.00. 


20o; 

prepared  solution.  By 


Insecto 


Will  give  you  . more  salable  vegetables 

and  fruits.  It  is  a combination  of  Arsen- 
ate of  Lead  and  Bordeaux  Mixture  in  a 
dry  powdered  form.  Therefore,  it  will 
successfully  combat  “leaf  eating”  insects 
with  the  least  danger  of  burning,  prevents 
blight  and  controls  fungous  diseases. 

Fse  Insecto  on  all  vegetables  and  fruits. 

For  general  use  on  vegetables  such  as 
Cabbage,  Beans,  Asparagus,  etc.,  use  3-4 
lbs.  of  Insecto  to  50  gallons  of  water.  For 
potatoes  use  5-6  lbs.  with  50  gallons. 

As  Insecto  is  a poison  it  cannot  be  sent  by  mail.  Prices, 
f.  o.  b.  Jackson;  1 lb.,  50c;  5 Itis.,  $2.25;  10  lbs.,  $4.10;  25 
lbs.,  $8.75;  50  lbs.,  $15.50. 


EASY  AND  SAEE  TO  USE  Dry  Lime-Sulfur  BETTER  THAN  LIQUID 
Dry  Lime-Sulfur  is  effective  in  controlling  San  Jose  Seale.  Oyster  Shell  Bark  Louse,  Scale  Insects,  fungous  diseases, 
such  as  Peach  Leaf  Curl.  Apple  and  Pear  Canker,  Apple  Scale,  Brown  Rot  of  Peach  or  Plum,  Blister  Mite,  etc.  In  fact 
it  can  be  used  for  anything  against  which  the  liquid  Lime  and  Sulphur  is  effective,  and  yet  it  is  really  cheaper  and 
better  to  use  in  every  way.  A barrel  of  Liquid  Lime  and  Sulphur  Solution  weighs  about  600  lbs.,  while  80  to  100  lbs. 
of  Dry  Lime-Sulfur  will  accomplish  the  same  results.  You  save  the  freight.  Cannot  be  sent  by  mail.  Prices,  f.  o. 
b.  Jackson;  1 lb..  25c;  5 tbs..  $1.00;  10  tbs.,  $1,85;  25  lbs.,  $3.85;  100  lbs.,  $13.00. 


•SOY  &EAN 
INOCULATED 


Carco 

The  best  cure  for  Root  Maggots,  Grubs  and  Worms. 

Radishes,  Onions,  Turnips,  Cauliflower,  Cabbage,  Beets,  and 
many  other  garden  crops  are  often  bothered  by  root  maggots. 
The  maggot  makes  a bad  looking  root,  poor  quality  to  eat  and 
unsightly  to  sell.  Be  sure  that  your  roots  will  be  clean  to  eat 
and  clean  to  sell  by  spraying  with  Carco. 

The  root  maggot  is  hatched  from  an  egg  deposited  on  the 
plants  by  the  maggot  fly.  This  fly  dislikes  the  odor  of  the  spray 
and  will' not  deposit  the  eggs  where  this  odor  is  present.  To  get 
the  best  results  the  ground  should  be  sprayed  freely  before 
planting;  then  again  as  soon  as  the  vegetable  comes  up  and  be- 
fore the  maggot  fly  makes  its  appearance.  The  spray  will  kill 
maggots,  grubs  and  caterpillars  by  contact  when  freely  used. 

The  spray  we  sell  is  highly  concentrated  and  should  be  used 
according  to  directions  on  the  packages  in  order  to  get  best 
results.  Prices,  not  prepaid:  Pint,  fifle;  quart,  90c.  If  wanted 

by  mail,  add  postage  at  /.one  rate,  allow  2 lbs.  for  pint,  3 lbs. 
for  quart. 

Legume  Bacteria 

The  illustration  here  shows  you  what  the  use  of  Legume  Bac- 
teria will  do  for  vour  crops.  It  will  increase  the  yields  of 
CLOVER,  ALFALFA,  COW  PEAS,  SOY  BEANS  and  VETCH— 
in  fact  all  leguminous  crops.  Aside  from  the  increased  yields 
caused  by  the  use  of  Legume  Bacteria,  the  greatest  good  is 
done  to  the  soil  which  is  much  richer  after  the  crop  is  grown 
than  before.  Full  directions  for  using  with  every  package. 
Prices:  1 small  bottle,  sufficient  for  30  tbs.  of  seed,  70c;  1 large 

bottle,  sufficient  for  00  11) s.  of  seed,  $1.30,  postpaid. 


124  Vegetable  Seed  Price  List 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


1919  - Price  List  of  IsbelFs  Vegetable  Seeds  - 1919 

United  States  Food  Administration  License  No.  G-12660 


About  Prices  for  1919 

To  get  our  catalog  into  your  hands  at  the  proper  season  we 
are  obliged  to  start  printing  at  an  early  date,  before  we  know 
what  quantities  of  each  variety  of  seeds  we  will  have  to  offer 
and  what  the  cost  will  be  to  prepare  the  seed  and  put  it  in 
merchantable  condition. 

Owing  to  the  general  scarcity  of  all  kinds  of  seeds,  we  may 
nave  to  advance  prices  on  some  things  during  the  season. 
We  shall  of  course  fill  orders  at  these  values  as  long  as  we 
possibly  can. 

It  benefits  you  that  our  prices  are  subject  to  change.  Early 
buyers  will  save  money,  as  the  prices  quoted  now  are  based 
on  original  cost  to  us.  When  values  increase,  our  price  to 
you  must  also  increase,  otherwise  we  would  have  to  ask 
higher  prices  for  all  seeds  so  as  to  cover  possible  advances  in 
values  during  the  season. 

Your  order  will  be  filled  at  current  prices,  and  if  prices 
have  changed  we  will  send  equivalent  quantities  to  cover  your 
remittance  in  full. 

Farm  Seed  Prices  for  1919 

The  prices  on  most  farm  seeds  are  governed  by  market 
changes.  Please  ask  for  Isbell’s  Current  Farm  Seed  Price 
List,  mailed  free,  which  will  give  you  the  last'  quotations 
and  best  values. 


Isbell  Pays  the  Postage 

On  all  vegetable  seeds  up  to  and  including  one  pound,  the 
prices  quoted  here  include  postage.  On  larger  lots  please  add 
for  postage  at  the  rates  given  on  inside  front  cover,  if  you 
wish  shipment  to  come  by  parcel  post,  prepaid.  Do  not  fail 
to  allow  extra  for  weight  of  the  packing  and  cartons.  All 
our  prices  on  Flower  Seeds  include  the  postage. 

Order  Your  Seeds  Early 

There  exists  a big  demand  for  seeds  of  all  kinds  and  the 
supply  is  still  quite  short,  in  fact,  it  will  take  several  years 
before  the  supply  will  be  normal,  therefore,  it  is  advisable  to 
send  in  your  order  promptly  upon  receipt  of  this  catalog. 

Plant  for  a Big  Crop 

Help  feed  the  starving  millions  in  Europe,  help  feed  our 
own  boys,  thousands  of  them  will  have  to  remain  overseas  for 
perhaps  a year  or  longer.  Plant  every  foot  of  ground  you  can 
possibly  take  care  of : it  will  pay  you  too.  Prices  for  food 
will  not  decline  for  some  time. 

"I  am  in  no  sense  surprised  at  the  courteous,  square  treat- 
ment. for  it  is  what  zve  have  come  to  expect  of  you.  This, 
hozvcver.  does  not  debar  me  from  a sincere  ‘thank  you.'  / 
shall  make  my  future  purchases  from  your  firm.”  — CHAS. 
J.  LOCKWOOD,  St.  Joseph  Co.,  Mich.. 


ASPARAGUS  SEED 

Pkt- 

Oz. 

% ib. 

1 lb. 

Bcnvallet’s  Giant  

50.10 

$0.20 

$0.50 

$1.75 

Early  Giant  Argenteuil  

.05 

.15 

.40 

1.35 

Conover’s  Colossal  

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Palmetto  

.05 

.10 

.25 

.85 

Columbian  Mammoth  White. . . . 

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

ASPARAGUS  ROOTS— See  Page  16. 

BEANS 

Bush  Beans — Wax  Pod  Varieties 

Pkt. 

1 lb. 

3 lbs. 

io  ibs. 

Isbell’s  Early  Wonder  Wax 

$0.15 

$0.45 

$1.10 

$3.25 

Isbell’s  New  Delicious  Wax 

.15 

.50 

Hodson  Wax  

.10 

.45 

i*.oo 

3.00 

Isbell’s  Golden  Butter  Wax 

.10 

.40 

.85 

2.60 

Pencil  Pod  Black  Wax 

.10 

.40 

.85 

2.60 

Davis  White  Wax  

.10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

Currie’s  Rust  Proof  Wax 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Wardwell’s  Kidney  Wax 

.10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

Imp.  Rust-Proof  Golden  Wax.. 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Round  Pod  Kidney  Wax 

.15 

.45 

1.10 

3.25 

Prolific  Black  Wax 

.10 

.40 

.85 

2.60 

Webber  Wax  

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.00 

Isbell’s  Admiral  Togo  

.10 

.45 

1.10 

3.25 

Bush  Beans — Green  Pod  Varieties 

New  Bountiful  

.10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

Longfellow  

.10 

.40 

.85 

2.60 

New  Stringless  Green  Pod 

.10 

.45 

1.00 

2.85 

Giant  Stringless  Green  Pod.... 

.10 

.45 

1.00 

2.85 

I«b.  Ex.  Ea.  Rd.  Red  Valentine 

.10 

.40 

.85 

2.60 

Black  Seeded  Valentine  

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.00 

Extra  Early  Refugee 

.10 

.40 

.85 

2.60 

Refugee — 1000  to  1 

.10 

.40 

.85 

2.60 

Dwarf  Horticultural  

.10 

.40 

.85 

2.60 

Long  Yellow  Six  Weeks........ 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Tennessee  Green  Pod 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Michigan  Pea  Bean  

.10 

.30 

.60 

1.75 

Bush  Lima  Beans 

Henderson’s  Bush  Lima 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Burpee’s  Bush  Lima 

.10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

New  “Burpee  Improved’’ 

.15 

.50 

1.25 

3.50 

New  Fordhook  Bush  Lima 

.10 

.45 

1.10 

3.25 

Jackson  Wonder  

15 

.50 

1.25 

3.50 

Field  Beans 

New  Robust  

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.00 

Isbell’s  Imp.  Mich  Pea  Bean.... 

.10 

.30 

.60 

1.75 

Large  White  Marrow 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.00 

Royal  Dwarf  or  White  Kidney.. 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.00 

Red  Kidney  

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.00 

Brown  Swedish  

.10 

.30 

.60 

1.75 

Pole  or  Climbing  Beans 

Burger’s  Stringless  Green  Pod.. 

.10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

Kentucky  Wonder  

.10 

.40 

.80 

2.50 

Early  Golden  Cluster  Wax 

.10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

Kentucky  Wonder  Wax 

.15 

.50 

1.20 

3.50 

Lazy  Wife  

.15 

.50 

1.20 

3.50 

White  Creaseback  

.10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

Dutch  Case  Knife 

.10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

Cut  Short  or  Corn  Hill 

.15 

.50 

1.20 

3.50 

Scarlet  Runner  

.10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

Pole  Beans — Continued 

Horticultural  

Yard  Long  or  Asparagus  Bean. 

Pole  Lima  Beans 

Isbell’s  Perfect  Early 

Seibert’s  New  Early 

King  of  the  Garden 


BEETS 

Detroit  Dark  Red 

Crosby’s  Egyptian  

Extra  Early  Egyptian 

Crimson  Globe  

Edmand’s  Blood  Turnip 

Extra  Early  Eclipse  

L bell's  Ea.  Imp.  Blood  Turnip. 

Early  Model  

Half  Long  Dark  Blood 

Long  Dark  Red 

Mixed  Beet  Seed 

SWISS  CHARD 

Lucullus  

Large  Ribbed  White 


MANGELS  AND  SUGAR  BEETS 
Mammoth  Long  Red  Mangel... 
Giant  Long  Yellow  Mangel.... 

Golden  Giant  Mangel 

Giant  Feed’g  Half  Sugar  Mangel 
French  White  Sugar  Red  Top.. 

Golden  Tankard  Mangel 

Giant  Red  Eckendorf  Mangel . . . 
Vilmorin’s  Improved  Sugar  Beet 

BORECOLE  OR  KALE 

Dwarf  Green  Curled..,, 

Dwarf  Scotch  

Tall  Scotch  


BROCCOLI 

Large  White  

BRUSSELS  SPROUTS 
Perfection  


CABBAGE 

Isbell’s  Lightning  Express 

Isbell’s  Select  Ea.  Jersey  Wake- 
field   

Volga  or  Early  Stonehead 

Isbell's  Early  Superb 

Charleston  Wakefield  

New  Copenhagen  Market 

All  Seasons  

Early  Winningstadt  

Early  Flat  Dutch 

Glory  of  Enkhuizen 

All  Head  Early 

Danish  Ballhead  

Isbell’s  Surehead  

New  Chinese  (Pe-Tsail 


Pkt. 

1 lb. 

3 lbs. 

10  lbs. 

.$0.10 

$0.45 

$1.00 

$3.00 

. .10 

.... 

.15 

$0.50 

$1.20 

$3.50 

. .10 

.45 

1.00 

3.00 

. .10 

.40 

.85 

2.60 

Pkt. 

Oz. 

% lb. 

l lb. 

.$0.10 

$0.20 

$0.50 

$ 1.75 

. .05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

. .05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

.10 

.20 

.50 

1.75 

, .05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

.10 

.20 

.50 

1>75 

, .10 

.20 

.50 

1.75 

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

, .05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

. .05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

. .10 

.20 

.50 

1.75 

.05 

.15 

.40 

1.35 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

... 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

.05 

.30 

.85 

3.00 

.10 

.35 

1.00 

3.50 

.10 

.35 

1.00 

3.50 

.10 

.75 

2.50 

.10 

.50 

1.50 

.20 

.80 

2.75 

9.00 

.15 

.65 

2.25 

8.00 

.20 

1.00 

3.50 

12.00 

.20 

1.25 

4.00 

15.00 

.10 

.50 

1.85 

7.25 

.20 

1.15 

3.85 

14.00 

.15 

.75 

2.50 

8.50 

.10 

.50 

1.85 

7.25 

.10 

.65 

2.35 

9.00 

.20 

1.00 

3.50 

12.00 

.15 

.80 

2.75 

10.00 

.20 

.85 

3.00 

11.00 

.15 

.75 

2.50 

9.00 

.10 

.40 

1.35 

4.50 

S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


Vegetable  Seed  Price  List  125 


VEGETABLE  SEED  PRICE  LIST— Continued 


CABBAGE — Continued 

PkL 

Oz. 

y4  lb. 

! 1 lb. 

Henderson's  Succession  

$0.15 

$0.75 

$2.50 

$ 8.50 

Autumn  Kiri?  

.10 

.60 

2.00 

7.50 

Isbell’s  Premium  Flat  Dutch... 

.10 

.60 

2.00 

! 7.50 

Danish  Roundhead  

.20 

.85 

3.00 

| 11.00 

Hollander  or  Dutch  Winter.... 

.15 

.80 

2.75 

10.00 

Isbell’s  Jackson  Winter 

.15 

.65 

2.25 

8.00 

Savoy  Cabbage 

Earliest  of  All  Savoy 

.20 

.85 

3.00 

10.00 

Drumhead  Savoy  

.10 

.50 

1.85 

7.25 

Early  Dwarf  Ulm  Savoy 

.15 

.50 

1.85 

i 7.25 

Red  Cabbage 

Red  Danish  Stonehead  

.20 

1.15 

3.85 

14.00 

Improved  Red  Dutch  

.10 

.70 

2.35 

8.00 

Mammoth  Rock  Red  

.15 

.70 

2.35 

8.00 

Large  Red  Drumhead 

.10 

.70 

2.35 

8.00 

CARROTS 

Table  Varieties 

Isbell’s  Select  Chantenay 

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

Oxheart  or  Guerande 

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.50 

Earliest  Scarlet  Forcing 

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

Danvers  Half  Long 

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.50 

Early  Scarlet  Horn 

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

Improved  Long  Orange 

.05 

.10 

.40 

1.35 

Field  Carrots 

Isbell’s  Maud  S 

.10 

.20 

.50 

1.40 

Isbell’s  Victoria  

.10 

.25 

.65 

2.25 

Large  White  Belgian 

.10 

.20 

.50 

1.40 

Large  Yellow  Belgian  

.10 

.20 

.50 

1.40 

CAULIFLOWER 

Pkt. 

Ms  Oz. 

1 Oz. 

V4  lb. 

Extra  Early  Dwarf  Erfurt 

$0.25 

$1.75 

$3.00 

$10.00 

Early  Favorite  

.20 

1.35 

2.25 

7.50 

Autumn  Giant  

.15 

1.00 

1.50 

5.00 

Isbell’s  Extra  Early  Snowball.. 

.25 

2.00 

3.50 

12.00 

Lenormand’s  Short  Stem 

.20 

1.00 

1.50 

5.00 

New  Danish  Dry  Weather 

.25 

2.00 

3.50 

12.00 

CELERY 

Pkt. 

Oz. 

V4  rb. 

1 lb. 

Perfected  White  Plum? 

$0.10 

$0.25 

$0.80 

$ 2.75 

Extra  Sel.  Golden  Self-Blanch 

ing  (French  Grown) 

.15 

.90 

3.00 

10:00 

Golden  Self-Blanching  (Ameri- 

can Grown)  

.10 

.60 

1.85 

6.50 

Dwarf  Golden  Heart 

.05 

.20 

.70 

2.35 

Giant  Golden  Heart  

.05 

.20 

.60 

2.00 

Giant  Pascal  

.05 

.20 

.70 

2.25 

Winter  Queen  

.10 

.25 

.80 

2.75 

Old  Celery  Seed  

.05 

.15 

.45 

CELERIAC 

Large  Smooth  Prague 

.10 

.35 

1.00 

3.00 

COLLARDS 

Georgia  or  Southern 

.05 

.15 

.50  | 

1.60 

POP  CORN 

Pkt. 

Ear 

1 tb. 

Australian  Hulless  

$0.10 

$0.20 

$0.40 

Black  Beauty  

.10 

.15 

.35 

Monarch  White  Rice 

.10 

.15 

.25 

Queen’s  Golden  

.10 

.15 

.25 

SWEET  CORN 

Extra  Early  Varieties 

Pkt. 

1 lb. 

3 lbs. 

10  lbs. 

Isbell’s  Early  -Dawn. 

$0.10 

$0.35 

$0.75 

$2.25 

Isbell’s  Belle  Isle 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Golden  Bantam-  

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Early  Minnesota  

.05 

.30 

.65 

1.75 

Extra  Early  Adams 

.10 

.30 

.65 

1.75 

Peep  O’Day  

.10 

.30 

.70  j 

2.00 

Isbell’s  Queen  of  Earlies 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Mammoth  White  Corv 

.10 

.30 

.70 

2.00 

Early  White  Cob  Cory 

.10 

.30 

.65 

1.75 

Early  Crosby  

.10 

.30 

.70  ; 

2.00 

Second  Early  Varieties 

I<:bell’s  Prolific  

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Early  Champion  

.10 

.30 

.65  ! 

1.75 

Black  Mexican  

.10 

.40 

.85  1 

2.75 

Early  Evergreen  

.10 

.30 

.65 

1.75 

Main  Crop  and  Late  Sorts 

Country  Gentleman  

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.25 

Stowell’s  Evergreen  

.10 

.30 

.70 

2.00 

Golden  Evergreen  

.10 

.40 

.85 

2.50 

New  White  Evergreen 

.10 

.30 

.70 

2.00 

Narrow  Grained  Evergreen.... 

.10 

.35 

.75 

2.35 

Zig  Zag  Evergreen  

.05 

.30 

.65 

1.75 

CHICORY 

Pkt. 

Oz. 

% lb. 

1 lb. 

Large  Rooted  

$0.10 

$0.50 

$1.50 

$5.00 

CORN  SALAD 

Corn  Salad  or  Fitticus 

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

CRESS 

PkL 

Oz. 

y4  lb. 

Fine  Curled  or  Pepper  Grass... 

$0.05 

$0.10 

$0.30 

Water  Cress  

.10 

.50 

CUCUMBER 

Isbell’s  New  Grand  Forcing... 

.10 

.25 

.75 

Isbell’s  Earliest  of  All 

.10  | 

.20 

.60 

Arlington  White  Spine 

.05 

.15 

.45 

Improved  White  Spine  

.05 

.10 

.30 

Extra  Early  Klondike  

.05 

.15 

.50 

Extra  Long  or  Evergreen  White 

Spine  

.05  ! 

.15 

.45 

Early  Fortune  

.10  I 

.20 

.60 

Japanese  Climbing  

.05  | 

.15 

.50 

Isb.  Perfected  Davis  Perfect.  . . 

.15  ' 

.25 

.75 

Isbell’s  Improved  Long  Green.. 

.10  | 

.20 

.65 

Davis  Perfect  

.10  1 

.20 

.65 

Isbell’s  Irish  Queen  

.10  ! 

.20 

.60 

Isbell’s  New  Emerald  

.10 

.20 

.60 

Isbell’s  King  of  Picklers 

.10 

.20 

.60 

Everbearing  

.05 

.15 

.45 

Perfected  Jersey  Pickle 

.05 

.15 

.45 

Snow’s  Fancy  Pickling... 

.05 

.15 

.45 

West  India  Gherkin 

.10 

.25 

.75 

Mixed  Cucumber  Seed 

.05 

.10 

.30 

Short  Green  

.05 

.15 

.45 

Early  Green  Cluster  

.05 

.15 

.45 

Boston  Pickling  

.05 

.10 

.35 

Chicago  Pickling  

.05 

.15 

.45 

White  Wonder  

.10 

.25 

.75 

DANDELION  

.10 

.60 

2.00 

EGG  PLANT. 

N.  Y.  Improved  Large  Purple.  . 

.10 

.50 

1.75 

Black  Beauty  

.10 

.50 

1.75 

ENDIVE 

Large  Green  Curled 

.05 

.20 

.50 

Ever-White  Curled 

.10 

.25 

.60 

Broad  Leaved  Batavian 

.05 

.20 

.50 

FRENCH  ENDIVE  

.10 

.40 

1.35 

GOURDS 

Dish  Cloth  or  LufTa 

.10 

.30 

Dipper  

.10 

.25 

Nest  Egg  

.05 

.20 

Sugar  Trough  

.10 

.30 

Ornamental,  Mixed  

.10 

.25 

HERBS 

Anise  

.10 

.50 

Balm  

.10 

Basil,  Sweet 

.10 

"40 

Borage  

.10 

Chervil,  Double  Curled 

.10 

.25 

Caraway  

.10 

.15 

"56 

Coriander  

.10 

.15 

.45 

Dill  

.10 

.15 

.40 

Fennel  

.10 

.25 

Horehound  

.10 

.35 

Lavender  

.10 

.50 

Marjoram,  Sweet  

.10 

.75 

2^50 

Rosemary  

.10 

Saffron  

.10 

"35 

Sage  

.10 

.75 

L50 

Sorrel  

.10 

.25 

Summer  Savory  

.10 

Thyme  

.10 

"75 

2^6 

Wormwood  

.10 

.45 

1.50 

HORSE  RADISH.  See  page  38. 

KOHL  RABI 

Early  White  Vienna  

.10 

.25 

.80 

White  Delicatesse 

.15 

.35 

1.00 

Early  Purple  Vienna  

.10 

.30 

.90 

LEEK 

American  Flag  

.05 

.25 

.80 

Monstrous  Carentan  

.10 

.35 

.90 

.LETTUCE 

Early  Prizehead  

.05 

.15 

.45 

Improved  Salamander 

.10 

.20 

.50 

Mammoth  Black-Seed  Butter... 

.05 

.15 

.45 

Isbell's  Select  Grand  Rapids... 

.10 

.20 

.50 

Early  White  Self-Folding  Cos.. 

.05 

.15 

.45 

Improved  Hanson  

.10 

.20 

.50 

Mixed  Lettuce  

.05 

.10 

.30 

Black  Seed  Simpson  

.05 

.15 

.40 

Simpson’s  Early  Curled 

.05 

.10 

.30 

Crisp-as-Ice  

.10 

.20 

.50 

Select  Big  Boston 

.05 

.15 

.45 

Isbell’s  Verifirst  

.10 

.20 

.60 

Isbell’s  May  King 

.05 

.15 

.45 

California  Cream  Butter 

.05 

.15 

.40 

Wayahead  

.10 

.20 

.50 

Iceberg  

.10 

.20 

.50 

New  Wonderful  

.10 

.20 

.60 

1 lb. 

$1.00 


2.50 

2.00 

1.50 

1.00 

1. 

1.50 

2.00 

1.75 

2.50 
2.25 
2.25 

2.00 

2.00 

2.00 

1.50 

1.50 

1.50 

2.50 

1.00 

1.50 

1.50 

1.20 

1.50 


1.75 

2.00 

1.75 


1.15 


2.75 

3.50 

3.00 


2.75 

3.00 


1.50 

1.65 

1.50 

1.65 

1.50 

1.65 

1.00 

1.35 

1.00 

1.75 

1.50 

2.00 

1.45 

1.25 

1.75 

1.75 

2.00 


126  Vegetable  Seed  Price  List 


ISBELL’S  SEED  ANNUAL 


VEGETABLE  SEED  PRICE  LIST— Continued 


MUSKMELON 

PkL 

Oz. 

Vk  lb. 

1 lb. 

Isbell’s  Lake  Champlain 

$0.25 

Golden  “Honey  Dew’’  

.15 

$0^50 

$L50 

$5!od 

Honey  Dew  

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

New  Bush  

.10 

.25 

.75 

Isbell’s  Grand  

.10 

.20 

.60 

i.75 

Isbell’s  Golden  Heart  

.15 

.35 

l.uO 

3.50 

Early  Fordhook  

.05 

.20 

.50 

1.60 

Selected  Osage  

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

Extra  Early  Hackensack 

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

Extra  Early  Grand  Rapids 

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.60 

Early  Green  Nutmeg 

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

Banana  

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

Paul  Rose  

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

Pollock  No.  25  

.lu 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

Isbell’s  New  Early  Ripe 

.10 

.20 

.65 

2.00 

New  Hoodoo  

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

Tip  Top  

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

Delicious  Gold  Lined  Rocky  Ford 

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

Long  Yellow  Cantaloupe 

.10 

.20 

.60 

1.85 

Emerald  Gem  

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.65 

Netted  Gem  Rocky  Ford 

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Vine  Peach  

.05 

.20 

.60 

1.75 

WATERMELON 

Isbell’s  Earliest  and  Sweetest.  . 

.10 

.20 

.50 

1.75 

Cole’s  Early  

.05 

.15 

.40 

1.25 

Sweetheart  

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Re  Cream  

.05 

.10 

.30 

.90 

Kleckley’s  Sweets  

.05 

.15 

.40 

1.35 

Tern  Watson  

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

Peerless  

.05 

.10 

.30 

.90 

Florida  Favorite  

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Fordhook  Early  

.05 

.10 

.35 

1.20 

Harris’  Earliest  

.05 

.15 

.40 

1.35 

Phinney’s  Early  

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Halbert  Honey  

.05 

.10 

.35 

1.20 

Hungarian  Honey  

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

Mclvcr’s  Wonderful  Sugar.... 

.05 

.10 

.35 

1.20 

Alabama  Sweet  

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Golden  Honey  

.10 

.20 

.60 

2.00 

Mountain  Sweet  

.05 

.10 

.25 

.75 

CITRON 

Red  Seeded  

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Green  Seeded  

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

MUSHROOMS.  See  page  39. 

MUSTARD. 

White  London  

.05 

.10 

.25 

.85 

Southern  Giant  Curled 

.05 

.10 

.25 

.85 

OKRA  or  GUMBO 

White  Velvet  

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

ONION 

Isbell’s  Yellow  Globe  Danvers.. 

.10 

.25 

.90 

3.25 

Yellow  Globe  Danvers,  Western 

.05 

.15 

.55 

2.00 

Southport  Yellow  Globe 

.10 

.25 

.90 

3.25 

Isbell’s  Evergood  Red  Globe.  . . 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

3.75 

Southport  Red  Globe 

.05 

.25 

.85 

3.00 

Isbell’s  Perfect  White  Globe.  . . 

.15 

.40 

1.25 

4.25 

Southport  White  Globe 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

3.75 

Ohio  Yellow  Globe -.  . . . 

.10 

.25 

.90 

3.25 

Isbell’s  Yellow  Globe.. 

.15 

.35 

1.00 

3.65 

Isbell’s  Prizetaker  

.10 

.30 

1.00 

3.75 

Isbell’s  Early  White  Sugar  Ball. 

.10 

.35 

1.25 

White  Queen  

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Mammoth  Silver  King 

.15 

.40 

1.35 

White  Portugal  

.10 

.30 

1.0  ) 

3.75 

Extra  Early  Red  Flat 

.10 

.25 

.90 

3.25 

Australian  Brown  

.05 

.20 

.70 

2.50 

Yellow  Flat  Danvers 

.05 

.15 

.55 

2.00 

Yellow  Dutch  

.05 

.15 

.55 

2.00 

Extra  Large  Red  Wethersfield. 

.10 

.25 

.90 

3.25 

ONION  SETS 

PL 

QL 

4 qts.  P 

repaid 

Yellow  Bottom  

$0.20 

$0.35 

$1.00 

Red  Bottom  

.20 

.30 

1.00 

White  Bottom  

.20 

.35 

1.20 

Yellow  Multiplier  

.20 

.30 

1.00 

White  Multiplier  

.25 

.45 

Potato  Onions  

.25 

.45 

L60 

Egyptian  or  Winter 

.15 

.25 

.85 

PARSLEY 

Pkt. 

Oz. 

% lb. 

1 !b. 

Isbell’s  Emerald  

$0.10 

$0.25 

$0.75 

$2.50 

Champion  Moss  Curled 

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.75 

Plain  

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.75 

Hamburg  Turnip-Rooted  

.05 

.20 

.60 

2.00 

PARSNIP 

Hollow  Crown  

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

Guernsey  

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.65 

Isbell’s  New  Half  Long;, 

,10 

,25 

1 .80 

...  , 

PEAS 

Isbell’s  Monarch  of  Earlies. 

Isbell’s  First  and  Best 

New  Saxonia  

Earliest  Alaska  

Sutton’s  Pioneer  

Thomas  Laxton  

Perfect  Early  

Sutton’s  Excelsior  

Nott’s  Excelsior  

Laxtonian  

Little  Marvel  

American  Wonder  

Premium  Gem  

Dwarf  Sugar  

Gradus  

Surprise  

Isbell’s  Beauty 

Dwarf  Defiance  

Improved  Stratagem  

Horsford’s  Market  Garden.. 

Isbell’s  Everbearing  

Advancer  

Quite  Content  

Alderman  

Champion  of  England 

Melting  Sugar  

Isbell's  Main  Crop  Pea 

Prince  Edward  

Isbell's  Telephone  

White  Marrowfat  

Black  Eye  Marrowfat  

Canada  Yellow  Field  

Isbell’s  Heavy  Cropper 

PEANUTS 

New  Mammoth  Bush 

Early  Sweet  

PEPPER 

Chinese  Giant  

New  Crimson  Giant 

Neapolitan  

Ruby  King  

Large  Bell  

New  Sweet  Salad 

Long  Red  Cayenne  

Short  Cayenne  

PUMPKIN 

Golden  Oblong  

Japanese  Pie  

Connecticut  Field  

Kentucky  Field  

Mammoth  Hundred  Weight. 

Small  Sugar  Pie 

Tennessee  Sweet  Potato.  . . . 

Winter  Luxury  

Large  Cheese  . 

White  Cushaw  

Quaker  Pie  


RADISH 

Isbell’s  Early  Bird. 


Isbell’s  Crystal  Beauty 

Sakurajima  

Isbell’s  Perfection  White  Tip.. 

Improved  Scarlet  Globe 

French  Breakfast  

Non  Plus  Ultra 

Cooper’s  Sparkler  

Early  Scarlet  Turnip 

White  Tip’d  Ea.  Scarlet  Turnip. 

Early  Round  Dark  Red 

Half  Long  Deep  Scarlet 

Crimson  Giant  

New  Icicle  

White  Strasburg  

Rosy  Gem  

Mixed  Radishes  

Long  White  Vienna  

Cincinnati  Market  

Early  Scarlet  Olive 

Early  White  Olive 

Early  White  Turnip 

Long  Scarlet  Short  Top 

Chartier  

China  Rose  Winter 

Celestial  

Long  Black  Spanish 

Round  Black  Spanish 


RHUBARB  or  PIE  PLANT 
Giant  Victoria  


RHUBARB  ROOTS.  See  page  39. 


Mammoth  Sandwich  Inland.,,, 


Pkt. 

1 lb. 

3 lbs. 

$0.10 

$0.40 

$0.90 

.10 

.35 

.80 

.10 

.35 

.80 

.10 

.25 

.50 

.15 

.45 

1.00 

.10 

.40 

.90 

.15 

.45 

1.10 

.10 

.40 

.90 

.10 

.35 

.80 

.10 

.40 

.90 

.10 

.45 

1.10 

.10 

.35 

.75 

.10 

.30 

.65 

.10 

.35 

.80 

.10 

.40 

.90 

.10 

.35 

.80 

.10 

.40 

.95 

.10 

.45 

1.00 

.10 

.45 

1.00 

.10 

.30 

.65 

.10 

.35 

.85 

.10 

.35 

.75 

.10 

.45 

1.10 

.10 

.40 

.90 

.10 

.35 

.80 

.10 

.40 

.95 

.10 

.40 

.90 

.10 

.35 

.85 

.10 

.40 

.90 

.05 

.30 

.60 

.05 

.25 

.50 

.05 

.25 

.50 

.05 

.25 

.50 

Pkt. 

Oz. 

% lb. 

$0.10 

.10 

.15 

.65 

2.25 

.15 

.65 

2.25 

.10 

.50 

1.75 

.10 

.50 

1.75 

.05 

.40 

1.50 

.10 

.60 

2.00 

.10 

.50 

1.65 

.10 

.50 

1.75 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.10 

.20 

.60 

.10 

.30 

.05 

.20 

.10 

.20 

.65 

.05 

.10 

.35 

.10 

.20 

.60 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.15 

.45 

.10 

.20 

.60 

.10 

.20 

.60 

.10 

.20 

.60 

.10 

.20 

.50 

.10 

.25 

.75 

.10 

.20 

.60 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.20 

.60 

.05 

. .15 

.50 

.05 

.10 

.35 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.15 

.45 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.15 

.45 

.05 

.10 

.35 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.10 

.30 

.05 

.10 

.35 

.05 

.10 

.35 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.10 

.35 

.05 

.10 

.35 

.05 

.10 

.35 

.05 

.10 

.30 

.05 

.15 

.40 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

.15 

.50 

.05 

h 

.15 

.50 

ER 

.10 

•25 

.85 

10  lbs. 

$2.60 

2.35 

2.35 

1.60 

2.75 
2.50 
3.00 
2.50 
2.30 
2.60 

3.00 
2.20 

1.85 
2.35 
2.50 
2.25 
2.65 

2.85 

2.85 

1.85 
2.35 

2.00 
3.00 
2.50 
2.25 
2.65 
2.50 
2.35 

2.50 

1.75 

1.50 
1.50 
1.50 

1 lb. 

$0.50 

.50 


1.75 

2.00 

.90 

.75 

2.25 

1.20 

2.00 

1.75 

1.50 

2.00 

2.00 


2.20 

1.75 

2.25 

2.00 

1.80 

1.75 

2.00 

1.65 

1.30 

1.75 

1.75 

1.50 

1.75 

1.60 

1.30 

1.75 

1.00 

1.30 

1.30 

1.75 

1.30 

1.30 

1.30 

1.00 

1.40 

1.75 

1.75 

1.75 


1.75 


3.00 


Vegetable  Seed  Price  List  127 


S.  M.  ISBELL  & CO.,  JACKSON,  MICH. 


VEGETABLE  SEED  PRICE  LIST-Continued 


SPINACH 

Bloomsdale  Savoy  Leaved 

Victoria  

Long:  Standing  

Prickly  Winter  

New  Zealand  

Giant  Flanders  

SQUASH 

Isbells  Plymouth  Rock 

Mammoth  White  Bush 

Mammoth  Yellow  Bush 

Giant  Summer  Crookneck 

Boston  Marrow  

Isbell's  Improved  Hubbard.... 

Chicago  Warted  Hubbard 

Pike’s  Peak  or  Sibley 

Isbell’s  Table  Queen 

Delicious  

Mammoth  Chili  

Isbell's  Golden  Hubbard 

Fordhook  

Cocozelle  Bush  

Marblehead  

TOBACCO 

Connecticut  See^l  Leaf 

Improved  White  Burley  

Comstock's  Spanish  

TOMATO 

Isbell’s  Earlibell  

Isbell’s  Michigan  Red  Wonder. 

Isbell’s  Colossal  

Golden  Colossal  

Bonny  Best  

Livingston’s  Glebe  

Improved  Dwarf  Champion.... 

Earliana  

Chalk’s  Early  Jewel 

John  Baer  

Early  Detroit  


PkL 

Oz. 

V*  lb- 

1 lb. 

TOMATO — Continued 

PkL 

Oz. 

% lb. 

fib. 

$0.05 

$0.15 

$0.40 

$1.25 

Red  Rock  

$0.05 

$0.25 

$0.75 

$2.65 

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Early  Acme  

.05 

.25 

.80  1 

2.85 
c an 

.05 

.15 

.40 

1.25 

Enormous  

.10 

.10 

.45 

.30 

1.50 
1.00  1 

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.00 

Extra  Select  Beauty  

o.uu 
1 3.50 

.10 

.20 

. .60 

2.25 

Isbell’s  Improved  Ponderosa... 

.10 

.40 

1.35 

j 5.00 

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.50 

Isbell’s  New  Alpha  Pink 

Greater  Baltimore  

.10 

.05 

.05 

.40 

.30 

.35 

.30 

1.35 

1.00 

1.20 

1.00 

| 5.00 

3.25 

4.25 
3.50 

June  Pink  

.10 

.25 

.75 

2.50 

Mikado  or  Turner’s  Hybrid.... 

.05 

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.60 

Isbell’s  New  Big  Dwarf 

.10 

.50 

1.75 

6.50 

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.75 

New  Stone  

.05 

.25 

.75 

2.50 

.10 

.20 

.60 

2.00 

Matchless  

.05 

.10 

.20 

.35 

.70 

1.00 

.05 

.10 

.30 

1.0« 

Golden  Queen  

3/75 

.10 

.20 

.60 

2.00 

Small  Fruited  Tomatoes-  all 

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.75 

sorts  

.05 

.35 

1.00 

Q 

.05 

.10 

.15 

.30 

.50 

.90 

1.75 

2.75 

TURNIP 

0.(0 

.10 

.20 

.60 

2.00 

Purple  Top  White  Globe 

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.75 

.10 

.20 

.60 

2.00 

Early  Purple  Top  Strap-Leaved 

.05 

.15 

.45 

1.60 

.05 

.15 

.40 

1.40 

Extra  Early  Purple  Top  Milan. 

.10 

.25 

.75 

2.75 

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.75 

Extra  Early  White  Milan 

.10 

.25 

.75 

2.75 

.10 

.05 

.20 

.15 

.60 

.45 

2.00 

1.60 

Large  White  Globe 

Cowhorn  

.05 

.05 

.10 

.05 

.05 

.15 

.15 

.20 

.15 

.10 

.45 

■ic 

1.60 

Snowball  

• **  D 
.60 
.50 

l.OU 

2.T5 
1 71; 

White  Egg  

.10 

.40 

1.25 

Sweet  German  

.35 

1.  I 0 

1.25 

.10 

.40 

1.25 

Golden  Ball  

.05 

.05 

.15 

.15 

.50 

.45 

1 ;r 

.10 

.50 

1.50 

Purple  Top  Yellow  Aberdeen... 

J..  ( 0 
1.60 

Early  White  Flat  Dutch 

.05 

.10 

.35 

1.25 

.10 

.50 

1.50 

5.00 

Shogoin  Mammoth  . 

.10 

.20 

.65 

2.25 

Amber  Globe  

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.75 

.10 

.15 

.15 

.50 

1.00 

1.00 

1.50 

3.00 

5.00 

Bortfelder  Cowhorn  

.05 

.10 

.35 

1.25 

3.00 

RUTABAGAS  or  SWEDES 

.10 

.40 

1.25 

4.66 

Isbell’s  Imp.  Purple-Top  Yellow 

.10 

.20 

.60 

2.00 

.10 

.40 

1.35 

4.25 

Monarch  or  Tankard  

.05 

.15 

.50 

1.75 

.10 

.35 

1.00 

3.75 

Bangholm  

.10 

.20 

.15 

.60 

.50 

2.00 

1.75 

.05 

.30 

1.00 

3.75 

Sweet  Russian  

.05 

.10 

.10 

.35 

.35 

1.00 

1.00 

3.65 

3.75 

UDO  SALAD  

.10 

.35 

1.00 

.05 

.30 

1.00 

3.50 

WITLOOF  CHICORY  

.10 

.40 

1.35 

Garden  Seeds— Quantity  to  Use 

Quantity  per  Acre 

60  tbs. 

20  to  30  tbs. 

....  6 to  8 tbs. 
....  4 to  6 tbs. 

4 ozs. 

4 to  5 tbs. 

....  5 ozs. 

4 ozs. 

2 tbs. 

8 ozs. 

3 tbs. 

1V>  tbs.  I 

4 tbs. 

. . .2Wj  to  ZYi  tbs.  j 
...  3 to  4 tbs.  I 

10  tbs.  ; 

4 to  5 tbs.  ! 

....  8 bus.  j 

....  5 to  6 tbs.  | 
8 tbs.  I 
...  120  to  180  tbs.  j 
....  4 ozs. 

....  3 to  4 tbs. 
....  8 to  10  tbs. 
....  2 to  3 tbs. 

8 tbs.  ! 

12  to  20  tbs.  : 

....  4 ozs. 

2 to  3 tbs. 


You  Can  Do  As  Well 

"Wc  bought  seeds  from  you  this  spring  and  everything  has  i 
been  fine.  We  have  the  best  looking  garden  around  our  part 
of  the  country,  everybody  says.  Wc  have  been  recommending  j 
your  seeds  to  everyone  we  could/' — \V.  H.  KIES.  Washte- 
naw County,  Mich. 

"Am  writing  to  tell  you  that  1 had  splendid  success  with  the  i 
seed  I bought  from  you  this  spring,  also  those  that  you  sent  j 
me  as  a gift,  and  I ivould  like  to  have  you  put  my  name  on 
your  mailing  list  so  that  I will  be  sure  to  get  a copy  of  your 
next  catalog.  I have  only  a small  ‘war  garden.'  but  it  has 
done  fine." — MISS  G.  M.  DREW,  Strafford  County,  N.  H. 

"Last  years  seeds  were  all  O.  K.  Best  stand  of  Clover  I 
ever  had." — A.  M.  CHAPMAN.  Wayne  County.  Mich. 

"To  your  credit:  Last  year  I planted  one  ounce  of  your 

Snowball  Can liflower  seed  under  cloth.  I counted  the  seed 
sowed  in  one  rota  and  each  seed  came  up.  When  transplanted , 
each  plant  headed  and  made  a Cauliflower,  which  I sold." — 
WALTER  L.  BROWN.  Orleans  County.  N.  V. 


Be  Certain  of  Success 

When  you  know 
ihat  the  seeds  you 
buy  will  grow  and 
make  full  rows 
and  perfect  stands 
-you  know  your 
profits  will  be 
larger.  When  you 
know  that,  just 
as  certainly  as 
you  know  your 
own  name — it  is 
worth  more  to 
you  ten  times  over 
than  the  actual 
cost  of  the  seeds. 

Isbell  & Co.  offer 
you  this  knowl- 
edge free  of 
charge. 

We  offer  you 
Ihe  most  practical 
and  “easiest-to- 
use”  Seed  Tester 
on  the  market. 

You  do  not  have 
to  take  our  word 
for  it  — make 
your  own  test  as 
buyer. 

A Tester 
Free 

We  will  give 
one  of  the  Isbell 
Seed  Testers  Free 
with  orders  like 
the  following.  All  special  quotations  excepted. 

ONE  TESTER  FREE  with  every  order  for  Garden  Seeds 
(excepting  Beans,  Peas,  and  Sweet  Corn  i amounting  to 
$4.00  or  more. 

ONE  TESTER  FREE  with  every  order  which  includes  Beans, 
Peas  or  Sweet  Corn,  amounting  to  $12.00  or  more. 

ONE  TESTER  FREE  with  every  order  of  Farm  Seeds  (ex- 
cepting Timothy,  Clover  and  Alfalfa)  amounting  to  $18.00 
or  more. 

ONE  TESTER  FREE  with  every  order  for  Farm  Seeds  in- 
cluding Clover  and  Alfalfa,  amounting  to  $25.00  or  more. 

With  this  offer  we  cannot  allow  any  other  discounts  or  pre- 
miums listed  in  the  catalog. 

For  other  Premiums  see  page  129, 


Beans,  Dwarf  1 tb.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Beans,  Pole,  1 tb.  to  100  hills 

Beet,  Garden,  1 oz.  to  50  ft.  of  drill.  . 

Beet.  Mangel,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Cabbage.  1 oz.  to  3,000  plants 

Carrot,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Cauliflower,  1 oz.  to  2,000  plants 

Celery,  1 oz.  to  7,500  plants 

Cucumber,  2 ozs.  for  100  hills 

Egg  Plant,  1 oz.  to  2 000  plants 

Endive,  1 oz.  to  300  ft.  of  drill 

Kohl  Rabi,  1 oz.  to  200  ft.  of  drill .... 

Lettuce,  1 oz.  to  125  ft.  of  drill 

Muskmelon,  1 oz.  to  60  hills 

Watermelon,  1 oz.  to  40  hills 

Okra,  1 oz.  to  50  ft.  of  drill 

Onion  Seed,  1 oz.  to  150  ft.  of  drill 

Onion  Sets,  1 qt.  to  20  ft.  of  drill.  . . 
Parsnips.  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill... 

Parsley,  1 oz.  to  125  ft.  of  drill.  . . . 

Peas.  Garden,  1 Tb.  to  50  ft.  of  drill 

Pepper.  1 oz.  to  1,500  plants 

Pumpkin,  1 oz.  to  25  hills 

Radish,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Rutabaga,  1 oz.  to  150  ft.  of  drill 

Salsify,  1 oz.  to  60  ft.  of  drill 
Spinach,  1 oz.  to  50  ft.  of  drill 
Tomato,  1 oz.  to  3 000  plants 
Turnip,  1 oz.  to  125  ft.  of  drill 


Isbell’s  Crop  Protector. 


Superb. 

E verbearing 
Strawberry. 


STRAWBERRIES 

Isbell’s  Everbearing 


A MONEY-MAKING  INVESTMENT— THE  FAVORITE 
SMALL  FRUIT. 

A great  deal  has  been  written  and  said  the  past  few 
years  about  a new  race  of  Strawberries  called  the  Fall  or 
Everbearing  type.  They  have  come  to  stay,  and  it  is  only 
a question  of  a short  time  before  they  will  be  as  favorably 
known  as  the  spring  fruiting  sorts;  they  have  all  the  good 
points  and  much  more  besides.  They  bear  more  fruit  alto- 
gether and  bear  it  at  a time  when  Strawberries 
common  and  when  prices  are  high. 


Everbearing  Strawberries  are  money  makers  on  a sn  _ 
scale  as  well  as'  for  the  large  grower.  Imagine  having 
Strawberries  from  July  until  late  in  November — Strawber- 
ries of  your  own  growing  on  the  Thanksgiving  table. 


For  best  results  Everbearing  Strawberries  should  not  be 
allowed  to  bear  in  the  spring.  Go  over  the  plants  and  pick 
the  blossoms  off  once  or  even  twice  and  later  crops  will  be 

much  heavier.  Quality  is  unsurpassed  and  size  is  good 

but  the  berries  do  not  average  quite  as  large  as  the  spring 
or  June  fruiting  sorts. 


Isbell’s  Pride  of  Michigan 
Overbearing  Strawberry. 


Cultural  Directions.— Strawberries  are  not  hard  to  grow  and  will  do 
""  pretty  well  in  any  good  garden  soil.  If  it  is 
warm  and  sandy  and  rich,  so  much  the  better. 

In  the  small  garden  the  plants  may  be  set  at  18 
inches  apart  each  way,  with  a path  every  fewf 
rows.  On  a^larg*er  scale  in  the  field  rows  should 

ptL°_r„4  |e.et  aPart  and  plant  18  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  Put  on  a light 
leaves  or  straw  in  fall  after  the  ground  is  frozen,  removing  same 
*n,  th.e  spring.  For  the  fanciest  fruit,  mulch  under  the  plants  before 
ripen  with  clean  straw,  this  holds  the  moisture  in  the  soil, 
keeping  it  soft  and  also  keeps  the  berries  clean. 

your  Plants  arrive,  place  in  receptacle  so  that  roots  alone  are  in  water. 
OUt’  take  care  that  the  Plants  are  set  with  the  crown  just  at  the 


fe<^fvrvoi<:!nTery  c.ar<Tful  work  and  experimenting  have  developed  a few  per- 
y reuaoie  varieties,  and  we  select  two  that  wp  cnnsiiipr  vrm. 


'arieties,  and  we  select  two  that  we  consider  best  to  offer  you. 

Isbell’s  Pride  of  Michigan 


Perfect  Flowered  and  the  Hardiest  of  the  Elverbearings— So  Most 
Suitable  for  the  Northern  Sections.  Very  Productive. 


An  excellent  market  berry,  because  the  good  size,  even  shape,  smooth, 
glossy  surface  and  rich  deep  red  color  combine  to  make  it  exceedingly 
attractive.  Has  that  “much  sought  for’’  aromatic  flavor  also.  Plant 
is  strong  growing  and  stands  hardest  winters.  Although  under  good 
conditions  plant  will  bear  from  June  until  frost,  if  wanted  for  the  fall 
market  especially  keep  the  blossoms  picked  off  until  three  or  four  weeks 
before  fruit  is  wanted.  Treated  this  way,  some  growers  have  had  yields 
of  nearly  one  quart  to  a plant  during  the  fall  from  plants  set  that 
spring.  Price:  Doz.,  75c;  25  for  31.25;  100  for  33.75,  prepaid. 


Superb 


Growers  and  dealers  alike  agree  that  the  Superb  is  one  of  the  best  all  around 
Everbearing  Strawberries.  Plants  large,  strong,  making  runners  very  freely, 
.big  yields  are  harvested,  one  grower  in  particular  stating  that  every  blossom 
matured  a good  big  berry.  Color  a deep  red,  adds  to  its  attractiveness. 
Smooth  and  glossy,  making  a fine  market  display  or  table  dish. 

Superb  grows  a larger  berry  than  any  other  Everbearing  variety.  Blossom  is 
perfect.  See  illustration.  Prices:  Doz.,  60c;  25  for  90c;  100  for  33.25,  prepaid. 


CATALOG  INDEX 


Alfalfa 

or  Lucerne  ..13.  83 

Asparagus  16 

Accessories  ..120-123 
Asters  14,  93,  94 

Clover  82-83 

Herbs  38 

Peonies  Ill 

Sorrel  33 

Collards  16 

Horse  Radish  38 

Pansies  14,  101 

Spelt*  77 

Collections  ..33A,  118 
Corn,  Field  ....85-88 
Corn  Salad  39 

Hot  Bed  Sash  122 

Hydrangea  119 

Implements,  Farm 
and  Garden  .120-122 

Insecticides  123 

Kale-  38 

Parsley  56 

Parsnip  56 

Peanuts  . . . 38 

Spinach  67 

Spirea 119 

Kpnrry  8ft 

Barley  76 

Beans,  Garden,  6,  17-22 
Beians,  Soy 78 

Corn,  Sweet.. 11.  34-36 

Corn,  Pop 11.  33 

Cosmos  96 

Peas,  Field  79 

Peas,  Garden  12,  58-61 
Pepper  57 

Squash  11,  66-67 

Strawberries 128 

/Sudan  O-ra.ss  8ft 

Bedding  Plants  116-118 

Beet  23-24 

Blue  Grass  84 

Cow  Peas  ....* 78 

Cress  38 

Cucumber  ...8,  40-42 
Dahlia  ...  .97,  108-109 

Dandelion  39 

Dill  38 

Kaffir  Corn 13,  81 

Kohl  Rabi  3 7 

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Pepper  Grass  38 

Petunia  102 

Pie  Plant  39 

Sugar  Beet  25 

Sugar  Cane  81 

Sunflower  81,  104 

Books  1>2  9 

Brafccoli  16 

Bromus  Inermis  ..84 

Broom  Corn  81 

Brussels  Sprouts  ..16 

Buckwheat  .77 

Bulbs  108-114 

Cabbage.. 7,  26-29,  37 

Caladiums  114 

Callas  114 

Ganna 95-11 1 0 

Leek  37 

Legume  Bacteria 

8 0 123 

Plants,  Vegetable  ..71 
Plants,  Flower  115-119 
Pop  Corn, 33 

Sweet  Peas  ...106-107 
Swiss  Chard  ...24,  38 

Teosinte  80 

Timothy  . . . 84 

Tobacco  3 7 

Tomato  10,  68-71 

Tuberose  114 

Turnip  11  73 

Egg  Plant  37 

TTrr  rl  i s.tc\  ,2  9 

Lettuce  43-45 

Lilies’  114 

Poppy  102 

Potatoes  ...... .89-91 

Ensilage  Corn  ...  .88 
Farm  Seeds  ....73-91 
Ferns  117 

Madeira  Vine  114 

Mangel  Wurzel  ....2  5 
Millet  81 

Premiums  129 

Pumpkin  62,  79 

Radish  12,  63-65 

Fertilizer,  Lawn  ..96A 

Field  Beans  21 

Flax  80 

Montbretias  114 

Mushroom  3 9 

Muskmelon  .8-9,  46-48 
Mustard  37 

Rape  78 

Red  Top  84 

Rhubarb  39 

Udo  Salad  11,  39 

Vegetable  Oyster  ..37 

Vetch,  Sand  80 

Vine  Peach  37 

Vines  119 

Watermelon  .11,  49-51 

Wheat,  Spring  77 

Wheat,  Winter  ....77 
Witloof  Chicory  ....  7 
Zinnia  105 

ron  1 9, 3 

Flower  Seeds 

14-15,  92-107 

Geranium  116 

Garden  Tools  .120-122 
Gladiolus  ....112-113 
Glazing  Points  ...122 
Gourds  38,  98 

Roses  115 

Carnation  ....95,  117 

Carrot  3 0 

Cauliflower  31 

Celeriac  32,  39 

Celery  32 

Chard,  Swiss  ..24,  38 
Cinnamon  Vine  ...114 
Clematis  119 

Mastica  122 

Nasturtiums  100 

Novelty  Pages  ...6-15 

Oats  .....13,  73-75 

Okra  137 

Onion  Seed  52-55 

Rutabaga 72 

Rye,  Spring  77 

Rye  Grass  84 

Sage  38 

Salsify" 37 

Seed  Sowers  ..84,  121 

Shrubs  119 

Sorghum  13,  81 

Grass  Seeds  84 

Ground  Cherry  ....38 

Onion  Sets  56 

Orchard  Grass  ....84 

DO  YOU  GET  THESE  CATALOGS? 

ILLUSTRATED  RETAIL  CATALOG  containing  full  descriptions  and  illustrations  of  everything  we  handle.  Ready 
about  January  first  and  free  upon  request.  MARKET  GARDENERS’  CATALOG  contains  only  a few  descriptions  and 
illustrations  but  prices  are  lower  than  in  the  retail  catalog,  and  are  intended  for  Market  Gardeners  and  Florists  only. 
Ready  about  January  first.  CURRENT  PRICE  LIST  quotes  on  Farm  Seeds  and  Potatoes  that  are  subject  to  market 
changes.  Issued  as  necessary  throughout  the  season,  and  will  be  gladly  mailed  to  thos  q interested  in  Farm 

Seeds  or  Potatoes.  FALL  BULB  AND  FARM  SEED  LIST  ready  about  September  first  ana  quotes  on  Spring  flowering 
Dutch  Bulbs,  etc.,  and  also  on  seasonable  farm  seeds  and  potatoes. 


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You  will  have  a very  nice  collection  of  premiums  to  select  from 
| this  season,  and  we  hope  you  will  take  advantage  of  them.  It 
should  be  an  easy  matter  for  everyone  to  secure  at  least  one  of 
I these.  If  your  own  orders  are  not  quite  large  enough,  get  your 
'neighbors  to  send  with  you.  Premiums  will  be  given  for  the  follow- 
ing kinds  of  orders  taken  from  this  catalog: 

Note. — Premiums  cannot  be  given  on  special  quotations.  Orders  must  be 
sent  at  prices  in  this  catalog  or  from  our  Current  Price  List.  Unless  other- 
wise provided  for.  Premiums  must  be  sent  at  customer’s  expense. 

Class  1 consists  of  orders  for  vegetable  or  flower  seeds  in  pounds  or  frac- 
tions of  pounds  or  in  half  pecks  or  less  fractions  of  a bushel,  also  bulbs  and 
plants.  No  collections  are  included,  or  orders 
for  Beans,  Peas,  and  Sweet  Corn  in  quantities 
of  one  peck  or  over. 

Class  2 consists  of  orders  for  garden  seed  in  quantities  of  one 
peck  or  larger,  potatoes  and  all  farm  seeds  with  exception  of  Alfalfa, 

Clover,  and  Timothy. 

THE  “MAJESTIC”  BALI,  BEARING  SHEARS — A friend  to  every 
home.  Not  ordinary  shears  but  something  decidedly  better.  You 
will  appreciate  these  three  features:  Fir^t,  they  are  especially  de- 

signed with  handles  that  actually  fit  the  fingers  like  a glove.  Sec- 
ond, our  genuine  Ball  Bearing  makes  the  shear  run  smoothly  and  cut 
cleanly.  Third,  they  will  always  stay  sharp.  Price,  $1.00,  postpaid 
— given  free  with  a $7.50  order  of  Class  l,or  a $20.00  order  of  Class  2. 

U.  S.  FAMILY  SCALES — What  is  more  useful  around  the  house 
than  good  scales?  And  these  are  scales  to  be  depended  upon — ■ 
absolutely  correct  and  made  by  a firm  which  makes  scales  only. 

Capacity  is  24  lbs.  by  ounces.  White  enameled  dial,  strong,  light 
and  accurate;  weight  ready  to  ship,  6 lbs.  Price,  $2.00.  Given  free 
with  a $25.00  order  of  Class  1,  or  $50.00  order  of  Class  2. 

THE  WONDERFUL  KEYLESS  PADLOCK— No  more  bothering 
with  keys  in  the  dark.  This  padlock  can  be  opened  with  cold  hands 
without  losing  your  temper.  Works  by  a combination. 

Easy  to  handle  with  gloves  or  mittens,  and  there  are  no 
keys  to  lose.  Price,  $1.00,  postpaid.  Given  with  a $7.00  order  of  Class  1,  or 
a $17.50  order  of  Class  2. 

TME  ASPINWALL  SPRAYERS — Prevent  loss  in  your  garden  by  using 
finest  hand  sprayer  on  the  market.  Best  for  applying  poison  to  potato  1 
and  all  insects  on  vegetables,  fruits  or  flowers,  lice  in  chicken 
houses,  for  spraying  clothes,  etc.  Prices:  Made  of  tin,  75c;  gal- 
vanized iron,  $1.00;  brass,  $1.75.  The  75c  Sprayer  null  be  given 
free  with  c.«n  order  of  Class  1 for  $7.50.  The  $1.00  Sprayer 
will  be  given  free  with  a Class  1 order  of  $10.00,  $1.75 
Sprayer  with  a Class  1 order  for  $17.50,  also  free  with 
Class  2 orders  of  $15.00,  $17.50  and  $30.00,  respectively. 

THE  ISBELL  SEEDER — Made  very  strong,  yet  light, 
and  the  spread  is  arranged  to  give  an  even  distribution. 

Sows  any  kind  of  seed  or  grain  and  is  very  easy  to  adjust 
and  operate.  Price,  $2.00.  Given  free  with  a $15.00  order 
of  Class  1,  or  a $25.00  order  of  Class  2. 

THE  ISBELL  PHONOGRAPH— This  is  a very  valu 
able  premium.  It  is  strong — substantial — not  cheap 
looking — and  possesses  a good  sweet  tone.  Made  con- 
venient size  easy  to  handle  and  to  carry  out  on  the 
porch  or  wherever  you  wish.  Plays  all  records  from 
the  most  expensive  to  the  cheapest.  Price,  $10.00. 

Given  with  a $10.00  order  of  Class  1 and  $0.00  in 

cash;  with  a $25.00  order  of  Class  2 and  $0.00  in  cash;  with  a $20.00  order  of  Class 
1 and  $3.50  cash;  with  a $50.00  order  of  Class  2 and  $3.50  cash;  free  with  a $05.00 
order  of  Class  1,  or  a $125  order  of  Class  2.  SPECIAL  QUOTATIONS  EXCLUDED. 


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|‘  No.  1— PRIDE  OF  GOSHEN 

No.  2— SNOWBANK 
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| No.  4—  BARON  HULOT 

I No.  5— YELLOW  PRINCE 

| Five  of  the  BEST  Gladioli,  Including 

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