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Vegetable Seeds
Flower Seeds
Nursery Stock
Perennials
Fertilizers
Dahlias
Roses
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INDEX TO DEPARTMENTS
*VARIETIES MARKED WITH STAR ARE OREGON GROWN SEEDS
Page
Asparagus Plants. 3
Vegetable Seeds. - 3 to 20
Vegetable Plants — 21
Flower Plants, Annual 21
Wield Seeds...- : 22 — 23
Potatoes - : 10
Flower Seeds : 24 to 34
Gladiolus and Cannas. , 36
Dahlias - 36 to 43
Flowering Shrubs and Vines 43
Roses ..._ ^ 44
Perennials ! 46 — 46
Bedding Plants, Potted Plants 46 — 47
Fruit Trees, Berry Plants, Rhubarb 47 — 48
Fertilizer (Inside Back Cover).. 49
Bargain Counter, Special Offers, Back Cover. Discounts on Packets, see Back Cover.
SAVE MONEY BY PARCEL POST. READ THIS
Seeds, plants and bulbs are now covered by tbe commercial rates, except that all
under eight ounces are charged one cent for each two ounces or fraction.
In our desire to give patrons full advantage of parcel post we have made a new
departure and now give our customers who so wish the privilege of ordering seeds by
parcel post at freight prices, plus the ac tual postage, figured on one-pound lots and
up. To illustrate our meaning, suppose Mr. Jones of Albany orders 10 pounds of com
seed by mail and our freight rate is 30c per lb. This is the second zone, or 6c for
the first one pound and 1 c for each additional pound. He should, therefore, remit us
63.00 for the corn and 14c postage.
This may be applied to any zone according to the rates. In case, however, that
our customers are not sure of the rate and zone, they may send what is certain to
cover postage and we will return stamps for any over run.
In the latter case, mark your order ‘'Postage Allowance” with amount enclosed.
This offer applies only to 1-pound or more and will be made only when specified
by the customer.
HOW TO ORDER
Order early as there is a heavy demand on some stock and it may be exhausted.
Remittance must accompany your order. Stamps are accepted up to 61-00. Money’
Orders, Express Orders, Bank Drafts and Certified Checks are preferred. Checks not
certified may cause delay in filling your order.
Prices in this catalog by Express or Freight do not cover shiping expenses. E. or
F. indicates express or freight.
Unless otherwise mentioned, all prices are postpaid, except those by Express or
Freight and indicated by E. or F.
All prices up to and including one pound include shipping expenses and for more
only when indicated.
Be sure to give shipping instructions and write your name and address plainly on
your order sheet.
MARKET GARDENERS
Who buy in large quantities should send us fheir list for prices. We have a large
trade with market gardeners.
PARCEL POST RATES
Weight Limit, to second zone inclusive, 70 pounds; above that, 50 pounds.
Size Limit, not to exceed 84 inches, found by adding length and girth combined.
Up to 8 ozs., 1 cent for each two ounces or fraction.
Local Zone, 5c for first lb. or fraction over 8 ozs., add 1 cent for each 2 lbs. or fraction.
1st Zone, 5c for first lb. or fraction, add 1 cent for each additional pound or fraction.
2nd Zone, 5c for first lb. or fraction, add 1 cent for each additional pound or fraction.
3rd Zone, 6c for first lb. or fraction, add 2 cents for each additional pound or fraction.
4th Zone, 7c for first lb. or fraction, add 4 cents for each additilonal pound or fraction.
5th Zone, 8c for first lb. or fraction, add 6 cents for each additional pound or fraction.
6th Zone, 9c for first lb. or fraction, add 8 cents for each additional pound or fraction.
7th Zone, 11c for first lb. or fraction, add 10 cents for each additional pound or fraction.
8th Zone, 12c for first lb. or fraction, add 12 cents for each additional pound or fraction.
Insurance, 5c for full value up to 625.00; 10c for $25.00 to $50.00.
Returned Goods, main package must not be sealed and communications Are barred.
War Tax, Ic on each package costing 25c or fraction in postage.
Eleventh Annual Catalogue
Gill Brothers Seed Company
Portland, Oregon, Route 1
PHONE TABOR 2683
TO REACH FARM
Take Mt. Hood Depot car on Monta villa line to 89th Street, thence four blocks east
and four north to Farm. Our business is all transacted direct from our Farm. Phone
Tabor 2683.
FOREWORD
Dear Customers and Readers:
Our catalog is again before you, after a successful season. Our business is growing
steadily in volume and this surely indicates that our seeds, etc., are meeting with the
approval of our customers.
Every farmer realizes the extreme cost of growing crops during the past season.
The costs of labor, fertilizer, machinery and everything entering into the production
of the crop have been higher and often have been very hard to secure at all.
Regardless of these conditions, we have produced and secured a good stock of
high quality seeds, etc., and will do our best towards caring for our customers.
OREGON GROWN SEEDS
Will, on account of their acclimation, give the best results, and while we do not
contend that all lines of seeds can be grown successfully here, however, there are
many that reach perfection in this climate. This is especially noticeable in corn,
beans, peas, cabbage, pumpkins, squash, onions and practically all of the root crops.
The increase in production from greater vitality and adaptiveness will materially in-
crease your returns, as those who have made comparative trials have readily testified.
Then again, all other things being equal, the fact that we are assisting the develop-
ment of commercial seed growing in the Northwest should commend us for your pat-
ronage.
DO YOU WISH TO RECEIVE OUR CATALOG?
Following up to the request of the Government to conserve paper, we have decided
on a new policy regarding catalogs, and we will issue a catalog only to those who
are our customers. All who purchase an order, no matter how small, are recorded
in our mailing list and to those only will we mail our 1921 catalog. However, we
will be glad to mail our catalog at any time on request.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
As market gardeners and the many tests we have made for years, has given us a
thorough knowledge of the varieties best suited for our climate, and aside from those
varieties which we grow, has enabled us to secure our seed from the best sources. In
that respect we differ from the average seed store where the experience is more from
a selling standpoint.
OUR CATALOG
Has been prepared with the desire to have it sensible and free from exaggeration.
The cuts used are practically all made from photographs taken from samples grown
by ourselves and are reasonable illustrations of the results obtained from our seeds.
We are opposed to filling our catalog with a long list of worthless novelties and are
confining our list to the fewest possible of the best varieties, and introducing only those
new sorts which have some added value over other introductions. Those who receive
more than one copy of our catalog will confer a favor by handing it to someone in-
terested.
OUR GUARANTEE
We guarantee our seed to be true toname and will be responsible to the amount
of the purchase price of the article. Germination is so dependent upon weather condi-
tions, the time and manner of planting, which are beyond our control, that we do not
guarantee this, other than in a fair and proper test, and under such will be responsible
for the purchase price only. Under no conditions do we obligate ourselves for the failure
of a crop other than has been set forth above.
APPRECIATION
We extend to all our customers our thanks for their patronage and wish to express
our appreciation to those who have so kindly mentioned our firm to their friends.
Our aim is to give everyone a square deal, and we hope those who have not yet
purchased of us will at least favor us witli a trial order.
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CHEAP SEEDS DO NOT PAY
In no other place does quality count so much as in seeds, and the practice of using
cheap seeds is poor economy. The desire upon the part of so many farmers for pric«
cutting is largely responsible for the immense amount of worthless, cheap seed that is
being sold throughout the country, and when the average farmer realizes that quality
is the first and main consideration in seed buying, his demand will force the production
of better seed all along the line.
We are not a cheap seed firm, and our aim is not and never will be to sell the
cheapest seed. Good seed means careful selection and years of work in breeding up. This
cannot be done without added expense. If you would produce the best, you must plant
from thoroughbred stock, and, after all, the difference between the cost of good and
cheap seed does not begin to compare with the difference in the crops.
At a time like this when labor costs are such a factor in producing a crop, beware
of poor seed; get only the best, for the best is cheaper now, measured by results, than
at any other time in history,
BEWARE! During the war extreme prices caused an overproduction of many kinds
of seeds, also foreign governments put on embargoes to protect their seed supply.
Owing to these conditions there are, throughout the country, immense stocks of old
seed of low germination, and customers should buy only of reliable seed houses. Our
seed stocks are all carefully tested and are guaranteed. (See our guarantee.)
PLANTING THE SEED
We are fully convinced that much failure in seed germination is due to careless
planting, and those inexperienced in garden work are urged to study the culture direc-
tions at the heads of the different vegetable lists.
The all too common folly of wet plowing has ruined many crops, for the cloddy,
run-together condition of the soil after such work is disastrous to the growth of any
plant. Planting too early of in damp, cold ground will never make for success and should
be avoided. Too deep or too shallow planting is often the cause of poor germination
and the weather conditions should be studied.
OUR DAHLIAS LEAD
Dahlias are one of our leading specialties and we are now the most extensive grow-
ers west of the Mississippi River, We have originated and introduced over forty new
varieties of exceptional merit. Our acclimated bulbs will give 100 per cent better re-
sults than Eastern stock. We wish to extend to all a hearty invitation to visit our
farm.
MISTAKES
Unfortunately, like all other human beings, we are apt to make mistakes, and if an
error does occur, we will consider it a favor to be notified at once so that we can
rectify the oversight.
If you have a complaint, tell us first. In the rush of Spring business, mistakes may
happen, but if so, tell us pleasantly about it and be assured of courteous treatment.
SUBSTITUTION
In view of the fact that some kinds of seed are short this year we would suggest
that customers give, as much as possible, their permission for us to substitute the near-
est variety to the one ordered in case we should be sold out. On items of small im-
portance, or during the planting season, when time is precious, we may occasionally
send other sorts if out of the ones ordered, but such substitutions may be returned for
credit if unsatisfactory to the purchaser.
SCHOOL GARDENS
We wish to encourage the school garden movement and will give a discount on or-
ders placed through any public school.
VEGETABLE SEED SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN EXTREME CASES
We expect to be able to maintain the prices quoted in this catalog, but owing to
constantly changing conditions, disturbing replacement values, we must reserve the right
to make advances on such items as might otherwise be sold at a loss.
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS
We are always willing to offer any assistance in our power regarding culture, best
varieties for your soil and market, etc. We will also be glad to consider any suggestion
you may wish to make to us regarding our catalog, service, seeds, etc.
FERTILIZERS
We have taken the agency at Portland, Oregon, for the Marine Products Company of
Tacoma, Wash., and will carry in stcok their various lines of high-grade organic Fer-
tilizers. These products have proven very successful among some of the largest fruit
and vegetable growers of the Northwest. In these days of high labor costs, fertilizers
should be more used. When larger crops can be produced without additional labor cost,
fertilizers are a splendid investment. Then, too, larger and better grades can be pro-
duced, which will command better prices.
PORTLAND, OREGON
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VEGETABLES
ARTICHOKE
Large Green Globe — The green buds are Jerusalem — The tubers are used for stock
used. Start in hotbeds. Pkt., 20c — oz., $1.25. feed. See section field seeds.
ASPARAGUS
Set the plants about four inches deep and one to two feet apart in rows four to six
feet apart. One-year roots are considered by some the best to plant, although other
authorities claim it is best to plant the seed where they are to remain in their perma-
nent bed, thinning them to the proper distance apart. The seed is of slow germination
and should be planted early in the Spring.
Barr’s Mammoth^ — Very large stalks with
close, round heads. Purple-tinted stalks.
Pkt, 10c— oz., 20c— % lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
Palmetto — Early and prolific with large
shoots, of deep green, slightly tinted with
purple at the tips of the stalks. This is
the standard sort and most generally plant-
ed. Pkt, 5c — oz., 15c — i/i lb., 35c — lb., $1.00
postpaid.
DWARF
Columbian Mammoth White — This large
stalked strain produces white stalks above
the surface. Pkt, 10c — oz., 20c — V4, lb., 50c.
Asparagus Plants, Palmetto — 1-Yr. Roots,
dozen, 40c — 100 for $1.25, postpaid. B. or
F., 100 for $1.00—1,000 at $8.00.
2-Year Roots, dozen, 50c — 100 for $1.50,
postpaid. E. or F., 100 at $1.25 — 1,000 at
$10.00.
BEANS
Plant about May 1st for early beans, as soon as the ground becomes warm, in light
loamy soil. Large seeded beans require warmer weather to germinate than small beans.
Cover from ll^ to 2 inches deep, according to weather conditions. Never cultivate or
hoe beans when the foliage is damp from
*Challenge Dwarf Black Wax — The ear-
liest wax podded bean. Curved pods of
medium size, of clear waxy yellow. Cooks
very tender and free from strings. A heavy
yielder, which we can recommend.
Very free from strings and equal in qual-
ity to Burpee’s Stringless Greenpod. Pkt.,
15c— 1/^ lb., 25c— lb., 40c— E. or F., lb., 35c
—10 lbs., 25c lb.
*GILL’S RELIABLE— This popular bean
has no doubt been banded down from
pioneer days, as it is found under various
names throughout the Northwest. We have
grown this bean over thirty years, but never
knew the correct name and, although we
have made several efforts to locate its
true identity, we have not succeeded and
so call it Gill’s Reliable. It is remarkably
prolific and hardy, having few superiors,
either as a string or dry bean. The pods
are green and the seed pure white. Unless
picked very young, the pods need stringing.
Very fine for canning and a good all around
bean. Pkt., 15c— ^ lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E.
or F., lb., 35c— 10 lbs., 25c lb.
♦PENCIL POD BLACK WAX— Hardy and
prolific and of finest quality. The pods
are bright waxy yellow, long and round and
entirely free from strings. Desirable for
home or market and very valuable for
canning. We consider this the heaviest
yielder of the dwarf wax beans. Pkt., 15c
—Vz lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c—
10 lbs., 25c.
dew or rains, as it will produce rust.
Oregon Lima Beans
LONGFELLOW — Handsome green pods,
7 to 8 inches long, straight and round and
nearly stringless. Exceptionally hardy and
productive; valuable for market gardeners,
especally where a shipping variety is de-
sired. Pkt, 15c— Vz lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E.
or F., lb., 35c— 10 lbs., 25c lb.
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DWARF BEANS— Continued
*BURPEE'S STRINGLESS GREEN POD
— We consider this the best early hush bean
we have ever tried. The pods are green,
of good length, entirely stringless, tender
and brittle and remain so until nearly ripe.
This brown-seeded bean is both early and
hardy and one of the richest flavored beans
of all. A poular market or garden bean
and desirable for canning or drying. Pkt,
15c— Ys lb., 25c— lb., 35c. E. or F., lb., 30c
—10 lbs., 25c lb.
*Dwarf Horticultural or Cranberry — A
rich flavored early bush bean generally used
as a green shell bean; vigorous and pro-
liflc. Seed and pod striped and blotched
with red on white. This class of beans
should be more grown, as they are very
rich flavored, either green or dry for win-
ter. Pkt, 15c— 1/2 lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E. or
F., lb., 35c— 10 lbs., 25c lb.
POLE
*OREGON GIANT (Dickinson’s Yount)
— This grand beah, the giant of the bean
family, will grow pods one foot in length
and one inch in diameter.
It is a mild flavored bean of exceptional
value for home or market. The quality is
superb, either for canning, drying or used
as a fresh string bean, while it has no
superior as a salad bean.
The pods are light yellowish green, striped
with deep carmine. When cooked, the stripe
disappears, and you have a remarkably ten-
der bean of delicious flavor. When canned
whole and served with mayonnaise dressing
they top the whole list of beans for salad
purposes. It matures very early. Owing to
weather conditions at harvest time our crop
of this variety was nearly a failure. Pkts.
only, 25c each.
* Kentucky Wonder Wax — This grand new
pole bean is a wax podded Kentucky Won-
der and many think it is of better flavor.
We believe it is a more vigorous grower
and will yield fully as heavy as the Ken-
tucky Wonder. The pods are a light yel-
low, extra large, broad and long and cook
very tender. Matures quite early. Pkt., 15c
—Vz lb., 25c— lb., 45c. E. or F., lb., 40c—
10 lbs., 35c lb.
' SHELL
*OREGON LIMA — A large pole lima, ex-
ceptionally early and the best for the North-
west. It is fully acclimated and will ma-
ture ripe pods 75 days from planting. Ex-
cellent either as a butter bean or stored
dry for winter use. Seed very large and
pure white. Pkt., 20c — Yz lb., 30c — lb., 50c.
E. or F., lb., 45c— 10 lbs., 35c lb.
*Red Mexican — Acclimated seed of this
popular early red bean. Pkt., 15c — lb., 30c.
E. or F., lb., 25c— 10 lbs., 15c lb.
* Davis Wax — Popular with shippers, light
yellow pods, seed white. Poor quality un-
less picked young. It is grown in large
quantities for long distance shipments. Ex-
ceptionally hardy and also desirable when
dry, as the seed are white and nearly as
large as White Kidney Beans. Pkt., 15c —
1/2 lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c—
10 lbs., 30c lb.
* Refugee, or One Thousand to One — ^Valu-
able for pickling and canning. Pods about
5Y2 inches long, medium green when in con-
dition to use as snaps. This is a heavy
yielding variety and gives good satisfaction.
Pitt., 15c— 1/^ lb., 25c— lb., 35c. E. or F., lb.,
30c— 10 lbs., 25c lb.
Use our general fertilizer for beans.
It will nearly double the yield.
BEANS
♦True Asparagus — While the Kentucky
Wonder Bean is often known and sold for
the Asparagus Bean, this is the true As-
paragus variety. The pods are fully as
long as the Kentucky Wonder, but more
slender and richer in flavor. Seed light
drab color. Pkt., 15c — Y2 lb., 25c — lb., 40c.
E. or F., lb., 35c— 10 lbs., 30c lb.
♦Kentucky Wonder — This is the old stand-
by and is no doubt the heaviest yielder of
all beans. Often sold as Asparagus bean.
A string bean with long green pods and
light brown seeds. It cooks tender and is
a good all-around bean. Pkt., 15c — Y2 lb.,
25c— lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c— 10 lbs.,
25c lb.
♦LAZY WIFE, a popular late pole bean
which produces heavy yields, broad thick
fleshy pods, entirely stringless, 5 to 6
inches long. Use as a snap bean or dry
for winter. They have an exceptionally
rich buttery flavor. Pkt., 15c — Y2 lb., 25c —
lb., 45c. E. or F., lb., 40c— 10 lbs. 35c lb.
♦London Horticultural or Cranberry Pole
Bean — Pods green streaked with red. Ex-
cellent used green, shelled or dry. Pkt.,
15c— lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c
—10 lbs., 25c lb.
BEANS
♦Self Seasoning — This remarkable bean is
so rich in flavor that it does not need any
seasoning except salt. The plants are of
the bush type, the seed being yellow-green
and about the size of the Lady Washington.
Seed scarce. Pkts. only, 20c — 6 for $1.00.
♦Yellow Swedish — An early, heavy yield-
ing variety, with brownish yellow seed,
about the size of Lady Washington. Flavor
very rich and excellent for baking. Pkt.,
15c— % lb., 20c— lb., 30c. E. or F., lb., 25c—
10 lbs., 20c lb.
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SHELL BEANS— Continued
♦Boston Pea Bean — Various sorts sold as
White Wonder, Mexican Tree Bean, etc.,
are apparently the same. The plants do
not run to vine and ripen early, producing
a heavy yield of pure white heans some-
what smaller than Lady Washington.
This is the best small white bean for
commercial growing in the Northwest. Pkt.,
15c — lb., 30c. E. or F., Ih., 25c — 10 lbs.,
20c lb.
♦Lady Washington — We offer seed of this
bean that has been grown several seasons
in Oregon and is fully acclimated. Pkt.,
15c— Vs lb., 20c— lb., 30c. E. or P., lb., 25c
—10 lbs., 15c Ih.
♦White Lental Beans — Small seed of glist-
ening white and about the size of Pearl
Vetch. They ripen early and even and rank
at the top for flavor. Pkt., 15c — V2 lb., 25c
—lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c— 10 lbs., 30c lb.
TABLE BEETS
Plant in rows 3 feet wide, with drill, April
1st to June 1st. Thin to 3 or 4 inches apart
for table beets and 8 to 12 inches for man-
gles. For winter beets the latest sowing
is best.
♦EARLY MODEL— The best all around
table beet for home or market. Is extreme-
ly early, of smooth, uniform shape. The
flesh is dark red, entirely free from strings
or core and unusually sweet. By years of
careful selection we have perfected this
strain until it has no equal. Pkt., 10c — oz.,
20c— lb., 60c. E. or F., lb., $1.75.
Detroit Dark Red — A flne beet for market
or home garden. Roots of medium size,
nearly round and very uniform; flesh blood
red. This variety is in large demand by
the canneries. Pkt., 5c — oz., 15c — 14 lb., 40c
— lb., $1.25; postpaid. E. or F., lb., $1.20.
Extra Early Egyptian — The earliest table
beet, roots dark red, somewhat flattened in
form. Much grown by gardeners for the
first spring beets. Pkt., 5c — oz., 15c — 14 lb.,
35c— lb., $1.00. E. or F., lb., 95c.
Long, Smooth Blood Red — Long roots of
flne quality. Deep blood red color. Pkt.,
5c — oz., 15c — 14 lb., 35c — lb., $1.00. E. or
F., lb., 95c.
SUGAR BEET
Klein Wanzieben — The best variety for
making sugar. The government is now fur-
nishing information on home sugar making
and this is worthy of consideration in these
days of short sugar supplies. If you do
not have the desired information, write to
your agricultural college or county agent.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 20c— 14 lb., 45c— 1 lb., $1.00.
♦OREGON GROWN SEEDS
Those varieties which are local
grown and acclimated are indicated
with a star.
Early Model Beets
MANGEL BEETS
Prices on Mangels uniformly. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 15c — 14 lb., 30c — lb., 60c; postpaid. E.
or F., lb., 55c — 10 lbs., at 50c lb.
Golden Tankard — A smooth, yellow-flesh-
ed mangel of large size, growing largely
above ground, making it easy to harvest.
A good yielder.
Mammoth Prize Long Red — The standard
red sort, with roots often growing two feet
long.
Giant Half Sugar — Cross between a man-
gel and sugar beet. Flesh white and ex-
ceedingly rich.
Giant Intermediate — Heavy cropper, roots
yellow, flesh white. Grows nearly one-half
out of the ground.
Danish Sludstrup — Long, reddish-yellow,
grows well above the ground and is easy
to pull. Awarded flrst-class certificate by
the Danish government.
SWISS CHARD
Lucullus — Grows about two and a half
feet high. The heavy stalks are over an
inch thick and bare for more than a foot
of their length. Should be served as you
would asparagus. The leaves make the
flnest of “greens.” Swiss Chard is hardy,
easily grown, and should be in every gar-
den. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 1/4 lb., 60c — lb.,
$1.75.
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CABBAGE
Early varieties should be started in cold frame in January or February, or sowed the
fall previous. They can be grown in a hotbed, but this is not so good, as the plants be-
come tender. The earliest cabbage oan be grown by sowing seed in August or early
September, then transplant to the field in October. For late, plant seed in open ground
May 1st, transplant June 15 for fall and July 1st to 20th for winter cabbage, in rows 3^
feet apart, from 26 to 42 inches in the row, according to the richness of the soil and size
of variety. Do not crowd them. They do best in a rich, loamy soil, fertilized with barn-
yard manure of any kind and applying our cabbage fertilizer as directed.
♦GILL’S OREGON BALL HEAD— The ac-
knowledged leader among Northwest grow-
ers for a main crop winter cabbage. We
have developed this strain until it excels
all others for solidity, resistance to aphis
or freeze injury. It is unquestionably the
best cabbage for crating or general market
purposes. The outer leaves are deep green
and will hold their color weeks after cut-
ting. It is the best keeper of all, and
every plant will head solid if given half a
show. We have hundreds of growers who
buy this every season. Pkt., 15c — oz., 75c
— lb., $2.00— lb., $7.00.
♦Danish Roundhead — About two weeks
earlier than Oregon Ball Head. The heads
are larger and in demand for kraut pur-
poses. It does not withstand aphis or
freezing like Oregon Ball Head. Our seed
is from carefully selected heads.
♦Glory of Enkhuisen — The best variety
for summer or early fall crops, for its
tendency is to produce large heads even
in dry weather. It can also be used for
early spring crops. It is not satisfactory
as a winter cabbage. The heads are very
brittle and sweet.
♦Early Jersey Wakefield — This old stand-
by still holds front rank as a first early cab-
bage. Its cone-shaped heads mature very
quickly and are unusually sweet and brit-
tle. Our strain of this seed is very true
to type and superior to that generally ot-
tered.
Extra Early Express — Five to seven days
earlier than Early Jersey Wakefield, pro-
ducing pointed, firm heads of good size.
♦Sure head — The heads are large, round,
fiattened at the top, remarkably uniform,
extra firm and of fine texture. They
weigh 10 to 15 pounds and are especially
adapted for kraut. Season same as Pre-
mium Flat Dutch.
CHICORY
Large Rooted — Chickory does extra well
in this climate and is considered by many
as an excellent substitute for coffee. Plant
like carrots. Pkt., 10c — oz., 40c; postpaid.
WItloof or French Endive — The roots of
this variety are transplanted and bleached
for winter use as a salad. They are also
cooked lik-e Endive. Pkt., 10c — oz., 40c.
Gill’s Oregon Ball Head
♦Premium Late Flat Dutch — Uniform large,
fiat heads, firm and of high quality. Espe-
cially suited for home use and kraut.
♦Large Wakefield, or Charleston — Similar
to Jersey Wakefield, but half again as large
and 10 days later.
♦AM Head Early — A second early, fiat
headed sort, very sure heading and little
subject to bursting. Extra fine for kraut.
Very desirable for fall and early winter.
♦Early WInnIgstadt — Later than Jersey
Wakefield, good either for summer or win-
ter. Small pointed heads and very sweet.
Perfection Drumhead Savoy — Curly, crin-
kled leaves; sweet and of fine texture.
Mammoth Rock Red — The best red cab-
bage; hard heading and large. Fine for
cold slaw.
Copenhagen Market — Popular with gar-
deners. Similar to Glory of Enkhuisen.
PRICES ON CABBAGE SEED are uni-
form as follows, unless otherwise noted;
Pkt., 10c— oz., 50c— ^ lb., $1.50— lb., $5.00;
postpaid.
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
♦Odense Market — Hardy and easy to grow
in this climate. They can be used all win-
ter long and find ready sale at good prices.
This variety grows dwarf and produces
close, round heads. Pkt., 10c — oz., 40c —
% lb., $1.00— lb., $3.50.
For Cabbage and Cauliflower, use
General Fertilizer, also Fish Guane.
See fertilizer section.
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CAULIFLOWER
For early Cauliflower the same culture as for early cabbage may be used. For late
cauliflower, in the description of the varieties offered, the time of planting seed and
plants is given. Cauliflower does best in a rich, loamy soil, not a cold, wet location.
Plant 2% to 3Y2 feet in rows, and 3^ feet between rows. As soon as the heads are
large enough to soon be exposed to the light, tie or break the leaves carefully over the
head to keep the light away from them. Great care should be used in growing plants of
any of the early sorts, that they receive no severe check in their growth, as this will
cause them to produce premature heads. Success can be had with the early varieties by
planting the seed in the field where they are to grow, even as late as July 10. However,
the soil should be thoroughly prepared and
down to one plant when they have reached
GIANT EASY BLANCHING— We have
given this new caulifiower several tests and
now inttoduce it for the first time to our
trade. We consider it the finest cauli-
fiower for market gardeners and believe
it will take the lead when once tried out.
The large heads resemble Gilt Edge or Mt.
Hood Snowball. The leaves are nearly
twice as long and curl over the head, mak-
ing them practically self-protecting. It is
a strong, vigorous grower and in a test
last season (1920) along with Dry Weather,
Gilt Edge, Mt. Hood Snowball and Best
Early it produced a 25 per cent better crop
than these varieties. It was freer from
disease and produced very uniform heads.
Gardeners who saw it growing immediately
placed orders for seed and no grower who
specializes with caulifiower should overlook
ordering this variety. Order early to be
sure of getting the seed. It’s self protect-
ing habit, insuring fine white heads at less
cost, will render a great saving to growers.
Plant the seed June 1 to 10, and trans-
plant July 15 to 25 for Portland district.
The heads are solid and heavy and well
suited for shipping in crates or hauling
direct to market. Pkt., 25c — oz., $2.00 —
oz., $6.00— lA lb., $20.00.
Danish Giant Dry Weather — The best sort
for September markets. Extremely hardy
and withstands dry weather better than
other sorts. The large, pure white heads
are heavy and compact. They mature
through a long season and when ready
stand for several days without spreading.
The leaves are quite tall and somewhat
self protecting.
For early fall use, plant the seed about
April 15th, and transplant about June 15th;
for late fall, plant the seed May 10th and
transplant about July 10th to 20th. Pkt.,
20c— oz., $1.00— oz., $3.00—% lb., $10.00
—lb., $35.00.
Select Early Snowball — We have an espe-
cially good strain of this standard early
caulifiower and can recommend it very
highly. Pkt., 20c — % oz., $1.00 — oz., $3.00
— % lb., $10.00— lb., $35.00.
Burpee’s Best Early — Large, solid, white
heads, heavy and of exceptional quality.
Market gardeners are fond of this variety.
For October use, plant seed June 10th and
transplant July 20th. We have grown this
caulifiower several years and recommend
it highly. Pkt., 25c— % oz., $1.50— oz., $5.00
— % lb., $16.00.
several seeds put in a hill, thinning them
transplanting size.
Giant Easy Blanching
Gilt Edge or Mt. Hood Snowball — Similar
to Burpee’s Best Early, but larger and pro-
duces heavier heads. The flower is quite
smooth and regular and pure white when
blanched. For fall use (October cutting)
plant the seed June 1st to 10th and trans-
plant July 15th to 25th. Pkt., 25c — % oz.,
$1.50— oz., $5.00—% lb., $16.00.
Veitch’s Autumn Giant — A hardy, tall-
growing caulifiower, making extra large,
white heads. The leaves are dark green,
and being extra long can easily be broken
over the heads to protect them. It stands
handling and shipping better than other
varieties. Remarkably vigorous and thrifty.
For late caulifiower, season of October, No-
vember and December, sow seed in open
bed May 1st, transplant July 1st to 15th.
Pkt., 15c— 1/2 oz., 80c— oz., $1.50—% lb.,
$5.00.
Large Algiers — Matures ahead of Veitch’s
Autumn Giant, with similar growth. Pkt.,
15c — % oz., $1.00 — oz., $1.75.
BROCCOLI OR HARDY
Mammoth White Broccoli — A late variety,
season December to February. Long, taper-
ing, heavy ribbed leaves, inner leaves curl-
ing about the head. While considered a
broccoli, it is really only a late cauliflower.
Brings fancy prices, but the grower must
take chances on freezing in the northern
part of the state. Pkt., 15c — % oz., 50c —
oz., $1.50—% lb., $5.00.
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BROCCOLI — Continued
MID-WINTER — This new English Broc-
coli matures during January and February,
The solid white heads cook tender and
sweet, and are produced on rather dwarf
plants. They are quite hardy, but will not
withstand severe freezing, followed by Chi-
nook winds. Pkt., 15c — V4, oz., 65c — oz.,
$2.00— lb., $6.00.
ST. VALENTINE SPECIAL— The best
sort for spring shipment, the solid, hand-
some white heads being of immense size
and ready in February. It is extensively
grown around Roseburg, Oregon, for East-
ern shipment.
This special strain is grown for us by a
large, successful grower, the seed being
saved from only the best heads true to
the desired type. This selection has been
carried on for several seasons. Only hardy
plants with a strong tendency to self pro-
tection were saved, and we believe we
have one of the best strains available.
Pkt, 15c— lA oz., 50c— oz., $1.50—% lb.,
$5.00— lb., $17.50.
Sutton’s Late Queen — Exceptionally late,
heading in May and June. It will stand
quite severe winters and matures so late
that it comes just ahead of early cauli-
flower. rt brings good prices. Pkt., 15c —
% oz., 65c — oz., $2.00.
CELERY CABBAGE
Wong Bok — A delicious new salad veget-
able from China which is excellent for
salads and cold slaw, and is sometimes
used like Swiss Chard. The stems can be
used like celery. This vegetable is making
good, both for market and home gardens.
For best results, plant the seed in August
and transplant in September, It can also
be planted in early spring. Those who ap-
preciate a delightful and refreshing salad
should grow some of this in their garden.
Use plenty of our general fertilizer to se-
cure a quick, strong growth. Pkt., 10c —
% oz., 25c— oz., 50c— % lb., $1.50— lb.,
$5.00.
CRESS
Fine Curled (Pepper Grass) — Grows
quickly from seed. Sow thinly in drills.
Should be planted at intervals as it runs
to seed quickly. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — % lb.,
50c.
Water Cress — Suitable for damp or wet
locations. Pkt., 10c — oz., 60c,
For years, as market gardeners, we
specialized in growing cabbage and
cauliflower. The seed we offer repre-
sents years of experience in these
crops.
CELERY
GOLDEN SELF BLANCH I NG— French
Grown. We offer a flne strain of this va-
riety. The thick, solid stalks are a deep
creamy yellow and their flavor is unsur-
passed. They are unusually free from
strings and very solid, tender and brittle.
This is the variety most generally grown
for the market. Pkt., 15c — % oz., 60c — oz.,
$1.50—% lb., $4.50— lb., $15.00.
Golden Self Blanching American — A splen-
did strain of this variety grown in the
United States. Many market gardeners use
this seed with great success. Pkt., 10c —
% oz., 25c— oz., 80c— % lb., $2.25— lb., $8.00.
EASY BLANCHING— The habit is dwarf
and compact, with light green foliage. A
second early variety; good to follow Golden
Self Blanching. It is easy to blanch and
the flavor first class, while the stalks are
pure white, heavy and crisp. Pkt, lOc-^
Vz oz., 35c— oz., 60c— % lb., $1.80— lb., $6.00;
CORN SALAD
Large Seeded — Sow in spring in drills one
foot apart; it will mature in 6 or 8 weeks.
For winter and early spring use, sow in
drills in August and September. Three
ounces to 100 feet of dri)' Pkt, 10c — oz.,
30c— % lb., 90c.
Giant Pascal — Extra large growing sort
for fall and winter use and planted very
extensively. Blanching yellowish-white in
color. Stalk tender and crisp. Pkt., 5c —
oz., 35c— % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.
White Plume— We carry a fine strain of
this popular first early celery. The stalks
bleach very tender and snow white. Pkt,
5c— 1/2 oz., 25c— oz., 45c— % lb., $1.25—
lb., $4.25.
CELERIAC, or Turnip Rooted Celery —
Large Smooth Prague — The roots are tur-
nip shaped and are used for soups and
stews. They are very hardy and will stand
in the open all winter in the coast regions.
Cultivate the same as celery, except they
should not be blanched. Pkt, 10c — oz., 25c
— % lb., 80c.
HORSERADISH
Common variety, 50c doz — $1.75 per 100;
postpaid. By E. or F., 35c per doz — $1.25
per 100 — $9.00 per 1000.
GARLIC
Common — Plant the sets very early in the
spring. Vz lb., 25c— lb., 45c; postpaid.
Use our potato fertilizer for carrots.
The use of proper fertilizers is an in-
vestment— not an expense.
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CARROTS
Carrots may be planted from March to June. We prefer to plant from May 10 to 25;
they will then miss many of the spring weeds and will stand through the dry season
better, making a better quality of roots. Those who plant any quantity should use a
good drill, as it lessens the work and gives a more even stand. As soon as they are
up use a wheel hoe, following this with a harrow tooth cultivator.
Early Scan'et Horn — An early variety
with small • tops and roots about three
inches long and rather top shaped. Valu-
able for very early crop out of doors. Color,
deep orange. Pkt., lOc^ — oz., 20c — 14 lb., 50c
—lb., $1.35.
CORELESS, or Scarlet Nantes— The roots
are bright orange, 5 to 6 inches long and
very uniform. They have very small core
and are exceptionally tender and sweet.
The roots are rather slender, of even diam-
eter and of early maturity. Very desirable
for market, especially for bunching, and
also splendid for the home garden. Pkt.,
10c— oz., 20c— 14 lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
*CHANTENAY — This variety is the best
carrot for all-round purposes. The roots
are very smooth, stump-rooted and some-
what thicker at the tops. It is early and
produces immense crops; records of 50
tons per acre have been secured. It will
stand more crowding than other sorts. The
best variety for table use and very popular
with canners and dehydrating factories. On
account of its heavy production and supe-
rior quality it is also grown for feeding
purposes. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 14 lb., 45c —
lb., $1.25.
*Danver’s Half Long — The standard stock
carrot, but we do not recommend it for
table use, as compared to the Chantenay.
It is a heavy yielder’ and is largely planted.
Our strain of it is extra good. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 20c — 14 lb., 40c — lb., $1.25; postpaid.
Oxheart — A favorite table sort. Yields
heavy crops of smooth short roots. A va-
riety that is easy to harvest. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 20c — 14 lb., 40c^ — lb., $1.25; postpaid.
Long Orange — Suited for deep soils; long
red roots for stock feeding. Pkt., 10c — roz.,
15c — 14 lb., 40c — lb., $1.25; postpaid.
Large White Belgian — Long-rooted white
stock carrot; very heavy yielder. Pkt., 10c
— oz., 15c— 14 lb., 35c— lb., $1.00.
Gill’s Improved Golden Bantam
ENDIVE
^Improved Short White — Short, thick
roots that taper to a point. Easy to harv-
est and a good yielder. Pkt., 10c — oz., 15c —
14 lb., 35c— lb., $1.00.
BIG FOUR COLLECTION
SWEET CORN
Secure a succession of sweet corn by
planting one packet each of the follow-
ing: Gill’s Early Market, Portland
Market,, Improved Golden Bantam, and
Howling Mob. All for 50c, postpaid.
Culture similar to lettuce. The outer
leaves should be tied over the head to
bleach.
Large Green Curled — One of the best
sorts. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 14 lb., 50c.
EGG PLANT
Start in hot beds like tomatoes; avoid
any checks in growth. Set 21^ feet in the
rows and 3 feet between.
Black Beauty — The earliest, and best of
the large fruited varieties. Color rich, lus-
trous purplish black. Pkt., 10c — % oz., 40c
— oz., 75c— 14 lb., $2.25.
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SWEET CORN
The first requisite for success with corn is acclimated seed. Note those with star.
Prices paid for first early corn will pay the grower to take chances on early plant-
ing. For this planting use 4 or 5 seeds per hill and cover one inch deep. Space hills 28
to 36 inches, and rows 3% feet, allowing two stalks to the hill, or as some prefer and
we think this gives the best results, plant 15 inches between hills, and thin to one stalk;
this gives all the stalks an even show. April 20 to May 1 is generally good season for
early corn; of course, depending on the weather. May 15th to 25th is good for the later
sorts, as they do not resist damp, cold weather so well as the early sorts.
Corn will not fill well unless the patch planted is blocked out; those planting small
quantities should make the patch square, or nearly so. This will permit the pollen to
blow down on the silk, fertilizing the ears. Early corn may be planted in succession up
to June 25.
^GILL’S EARLY MARKET— This remark-
able first early corn of our own introduc-
tion is fast becoming recognized as a leader
all over the Northwest. We developed this
strain from Portland Market through a se-
lection for earliness. We honestly believe
there is not another true sweet corn in
existence so early as this variety, surely
none so large and of such high quality.
Our selections on this corn are being con-
tinued year after year and today it is
practically as large as Portland Market.
It has been grown in North Dakota, New
York and Maine and from* each state we
have reports that it is the earliest and
best sweet corn they have tried. It is 10
to 14 days earlier than Portland Market.
The immense ears are well filled with large,
sweet, plump, white grains set 12 to 14
rows to the cob. By planting this variety
you will beat all other varieties in your
neighborhood. On account of its extreme
earliness and large size, market gardeners
get very profitable prices. For earliest re-
sults, use plenty of fresh horse manure and
our general fertilizer. Pkt., 15c — V2 lb., 25c
— lb., 45c; postpaid. E. or F., lb„ 40c —
10 lbs., 35c lb.
*HOWLING MOB — In most sections of
northern Oregon, Idaho and Washington
the Evergreen varieties are too late of ma-
turity to give satisfaction and this va-
riety is fast taking the place of the Ever-
green strains. The ears are very large and
filled tightly with medium sized grains of
pearly whiteness. There are usually 12 to
16 rows to the ear. The plants are six
to seven feet tall, strong and vigorous, pro-
ducing two or more ears; usually a few
days later than our Improved Golden Ban-
tam. The grains are very tender and sweet;
in fact, we consider it the sweetest of the
white varieties. Successions may be plant-
ed from May 15 to June 15. We are im-
proving this variety very much by our
careful selections each season. Pkt., 15c —
V2 lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c— 10
lbs., 30c lb.
Country Gentleman — A popular late sort.
Sometimes called “Shoe-peg Corn." Pkt.,
15c— V2 lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c
—10 lbs., 30c lb.
*GILL’S PORTLAND MARKET— Intro-
duced by us ten years ago, this is now the
leading early corn and is the largest of
all early varieties. Its immense size, to-
gether with its large, sweet, plump grains
of purest white, on well filled ears, make
it a ready seller on any market. The
large ears, often a foot in length, mature
very even, and owing to the thin husks
the marketable ears are easy to detect.
The stalks grow strong and vigorous, but
rather dwarf. Pkt., 15c — ^ lb., 25c — lb.,
45c; postpaid. E. or F., lb., 40c — 10 lbs.,
35c lb.
*GILL’S IMPROVED GOLDEN BANTAM
— Superior to the original Golden Bantam
in quality and nearly twice the size. Near-
ly all ears carry 10 to 12 rows of rich
golden yellow kernels, set close upon the
cob. Do not compare this with the original
strain, as it is far superior in every 're-
spect, and any gardener who places this
corn on the market will command better
sales and prices.
It has no superior for market, table, can-
ning or drying. We carry the exclusive
seed of this improved strain. Remember,
we are improving this variety every year
and if you wish the up-to-date selection, buy
direct from us each year. Pkt., 15c — % lb.,
25c— lb., 45c. E. or F., lb., 40c— 10 lbs.,
35c lb.
Early Evergreen — While this is not a first
early corn, this strain is considerably ear-
lier than StowelTs Evergreen, which in
general character it resembles. Pkt., 15c —
V2 lb., 20c — lb., 35c; postpaid. E. or F.,
lb:, 30c— 10 lbs., 25c lb.
Stowel I ’s ’'•Evergreen — The popular late
sweet corn. Often planted for fodder. We
have a true strain of this seed. Pkt., 15c
— lb., 20c — lb., 35c; postpaid. E. or F.,
lb., 30c— 10 lbs., 20c lb.
POP CORN
*White Rice — The best commercial pop
corn. Sharp pointed grains. Our seed is
fully acclimated. Pkt., 10c — ^ lb., 20c —
lb., 35c. E. or F., lb., 30c— 10 lbs., 25c lb.
Our General Fertilizer will produce
immense yields of corn where prop-
erly applied.
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FIELD CORN
The growing of field corn has now reached
a stage where it is past being an experi-
ment, and with acclimated seeds of any of
the good, earlier sorts there is no difficulty
to obtain success. We do not and will not
handle any but local grown seed of field
corn, and our customers may feel sure of
getting the right seed. Write for prices on
quantities. All varieties offered have been
carefully tested for germination and are
above standard of law.
*ALBANY HYBRID— This variety is a
cross between Minn. No. 13 and Pride of
the North. It has the earliness of the No.
13, and the deep grain and small cob of
the Pride of the North. It has been given
careful attention in selection and is, we
believe, one of the finest sorts for grain or
ensilage. lb., 15c — lb., 30c. E. or F.,
lb., 25c— 10 lbs., 20c lb.— 100 lbs., 17c lb.
Minnesota No. 13 — An early variety well
suited to the Northwest. Grains golden
yellow, deep and heavily dented. Tall stalks
well suited for ensilage. lb-, 10c — lb.,
25c; postpaid. E. or F., lb., 20c — 10 lbs.,
17c lb.
♦GOLD NUGGET — The earliest Dent corn
we know of for this climate. Golden yel-
low grains, on large, heavy ears. This has
proved to be the most desirable variety for
dry corn or ensilage, owing to its earliness.
lb., 10c — lb., 25c. E. or F., lb., 20c —
10 lbs., 17c lb.
♦OREGON WHITE DENT— Extra large
ears with broad white grains. This variety
has been grown in Oregon for several years
with fine success and is early enough to
reach maturity every season. Pkt., 15c —
lb., 30c. E. or F., lb., 25c— 10 lbs., 20c lb.
Gill’s Early Market
CUCUMBERS
Plant 4 feet each way in rich, loamy soil, from April 15 to June 1, 8 to 10 seeds
to hill; thin to three good vines. Cover seeds one inch deep and press firm.
DAVIS PERFECT — This new cucumber
is taking front rank for a garden or slicing
cucumber. The most vigorous and thrifty
grower we have tried. Produces a heavy
yield of uniform, long, dark-green cucum-
bers. Holds its color good after marketing.
Popular sort for greenhouses, and especial-
ly desirable for home gardens and market
gardeners. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — lb., 60c —
lb., $1.75, postpaid.
EARLIEST OF ALL— Claimed to be the
earliest variety. An exceptionally vigorous
grower that produces immense crops of
handsome cucumbers of medium length, de-
sirable for slicing and pickling. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 25c— lA lb., 60c— lb., $1.75.
Perfection White Spine — There are many
strains of White Spine, but we consider this
the best. A splendid slicing cucumber.
Pkt., 5c— oz., 15c— lA lb., 40c— lb., $1.25.
White Wonder — Large, creamy white cu-
cumbers of mild flavor, suited for slicing.
Pkt., 10c — oz., 25c.
Improved Long Green — Extra long, large
cucumbers; fine for slicing, pickling or for
sweet pickles when ripe. A very vigorous
and healthy grower. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c —
1/4 lb., 50c — lb., $1.50; postpaid.
Thorburn’s Everbearing — Uniform cucum-
bers of medium size, especially suited for
pickling. It is early, prolific and has great
endurance. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 1/4 lb., 50c
—lb., $1.50.
Boston Pickling — The most generally
planted for pickles through this section. Me-
dium sized and a vigorous grower. Pkt.,
5c:— oz., 15c — 1/4 lb., 40c — lb., $1.35; post-
paid.
Small Gherkin — A small prickly variety
used only for pickles. Cucumbers small and
round oblong. Very prolific and bear
through a long season. Pkt., 10c — oz., 25c —
1/4 lb., 75c.
Lemon Cucumber — Resembles a lemon,
both in color and form. A splendid acquisi-
tion, either for pickling or slicing. Pkt.,
lOc^ — oz., 25c — 1/4 lb., 60c; postpaid.
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KALE, EDIBLE
Culture, same as that of cabbage.
Tall Green, Scotch Curled — Tall and fine-
ly curled leaves. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c —
lb., 60c — lb., $2.00; postpaid.
Dwarf German — Finely curled, low grow-
ing. Pkt., 10c — oz., 25c — 1/4 lb., 60c — lb.,
$2.00; postpaid.
Georgia Coflards — Valuable as greens for
table use and for stock feeding. They grow
2 or 3 feet tall and form loose, open, cab-
bage-like beads. They will withstand our
winters and can be used all winter long.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 20c— 1^ lb., 50c— lb., $1.75. ‘
KALE FOR FEEDING
'5'SELECT THOUSAND HEADED— This
is a carefully selected strain that produces
enormous yields. We have many letters
testifying to the value of this strain of seed.
Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 14 lb., 50c— lb., $1.50;
postpaid.
^Common Thousand Headed — This is the
grade of seed usually sold, and while not
equal to the selected strain, will give good
results. Pkt., 5c — oz., 15c — 14 lb., 25c — lb.,
75c; postpaid.
-GIANT MARROW — Enormous plant on
tall, heavy stalks. The leaves are very
broad and heavy and combined with the
large stems, often 3 inches in diameter,
make a heavy yield of feed. Pkt., 10c — oz.,
25c— 14 lb., 90c— lb., $3.00.
^JERSEY KALE — It is claimed that this
variety is much larger and a heavier pro-
ducer of feed than any other sort. Our seed
is Oregon grown and is the true Jersey
Kale. Pkt., 10c — oz., 25c — 14 lb., 50c — lb.,
$1.35.
PARSLEY
*Dark Moss Curled — Dark green mosslike
leaves. One of the very best sorts. Pkt.,
10c — oz., 20c — 14 lb., 40c.
Hamburg or Turnip Rooted — The roots
resemble small parsnips although shorter.
Used for flavoring soups and stews. Pkt.,
10c — oz., 20c.
KOHL RABI
Early White Vienna — The best for table
use. Kohl Rabi should be more grown, as
it is a delicious vegetable, cooked like tur-
nips. Transplant like cabbage in July;
rows 3 feet wide and 1 foot in rows. Pkt.,
10c — oz,, 30c — 14 lb., 90c.
MUSTARD
Chinese — Large leaves, sweet and pun-
gent. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 14 lb., 40c — lb.,
$1.25; postpaid.
Giant Southern Curled — Large variety
with fine curled leaves. Pkt., 10c — oz,, 15c
—14 lb., 40c— lb., $1.25.
MUSHROOM
.Pure culture Mushroom Spaun. Per
brick, 40c; postpaid. E. or F., 35c brick.
LETTUCE
Can be planted most any time of the year.
Give head varieties plenty of room. Cover
one-half inch deep.
HEAD LETTUCE
NEW YORK— The finest bead lettuce for
fiavor; large heads of dark green color, ex-
tra tender and brittle. Produce mild heads
even in the heat of summer. During the
winter months this variety is shipped to our
markets from California. While not early,
we recommend it for the garden or for main
crop market lettuce. Don’t leave this off
your order if you are fond of good head let-
tuce. It is very slow to run to seed. Our
strain of this seed produces rather round
heads, extra large and of deep green color.
We have a large trade among gardeners.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 50c— 14 lb., $1.50— lb., $4.75.
ICEBERG — Produces large heads, which
are quite firm, also exceptionally tender
and brittle. It blanches very white and is
especially suited for home gardens. Pkt.,
10c— oz., 25c— 14 lb., 75c— lb., $2.50.
Hanson — A popular sort, producing large,
firm heads of light green color. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 20c— 14 lb., 40c— lb., $1.25.
Early May King — Extra early; produces
large heads noted for their rich buttery
flavor. This variety stands early planting
and is the leading early sort. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 20c — 14 lb., 55c — lb., $1.75.
Crisp as Ice — It was the most uniform
head lettuce in our grounds. Heads com-
pact, of a bronze red color, maturing very
even. A beautiful lettuce for the table and
should become a good seller. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 25c — 14 lb., 75c.
Big Boston — One of the best head sorts
for fall sowing, as it is exceptionally hardy.
Plants large, leaves broad, comparatively
smooth, with wavy edge, hard and crisp;
color bright, light green, slightly tinged
with reddish-brown. Pkt., 5c — oz., 15c —
14 lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
LOOSE LEAF LETTUCE
Black Seeded Simpson— Very large loose-
leaf lettuce. Light green ruffled leaves.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 20c— 14 lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
Grand Rapids — The standard hot-house
lettuce for forcing, also does fine in the
open ground. Loose leaves of a light green
color and fringed edges. Pkt., 5c — oz., 15c
—14 lb., 45c— lb., $1.35.
Tomhannock — A beautiful loose-leaf let-
tuce with a reddish-brown border to the
edge of the leaf. A quick grower of very
tender, sweet leaves, entirely free from
bitterness. Can be eaten with relish in
the patch. Pkt., 10c— oz., 20c— 14 lb., 50c—
lb., $1.35.
PORTLAND, OREGON
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CHICKEN LETTUCE
A rough, tall lettuce for feed only. Grows
4 feet high and supplies abundant green
feed. Forms no head. Fine tonic for laying
hens. Pkt., 10c — oz„ 25c — lb., 75c — Ih.,
$2.50.
COS LETTUCE
Early White Self-Folding — Leaves yellow-
ish white, crisp and tender; forms sugar
loaf heads; bleaches better if tied, Pkt.,
10c — oz., 20c — 1/4 Ih., 60c.
LEEK
Monstrous Carentan — Culture same as
onions. Large size. The best. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 35c— 1/4 lb., $1.00— lb., $3.50.
Our General Fertilizer gives won-
derful results on cucumbers, melons,
squash and pumpkin.
CASABAS
Golden Beauty — Bright yellow, about
globular in shape and the first to ripen.
They will mature in most localities where
melons can be grown. Pkt., 10c — oz., 25c —
1/4 lb., 60c— lb., $1.75.
Wintered-Over, Early Cabbage Plants
(See page 21)
HARDY CABBAGE PLANTS
These strong, winter hardened cabbage
plants are far superior to frame or green-
house plants. They are not so nice to look
at but they have a splendid root system,
and being thoroughly hardened will stand
moving and shipping easily. Early cabbage
usually bring good prices.
MUSK MELON
Melons require a light, loamy, rich soil in an early location. Plant 4 by 6 feet, giv-
ing more room for larger varieties. Use 8 or 10 seeds to the hill; cover 1 to 1% inches
deep. When the first leaves appear thin to two plants. Turn the vines with the row to
permit cultivation.
HONEY DEW (Green Flesh)— A distinct
new melon, claimed to be a cross between
a casaba and muskmelon. Shape round
oblong and color nearly white, flesh thick
and extra sweet. Can be stored for late
fall use, much like a casaba. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 25c— 1/4 lb., 75c— lb., $2.50.
GOLDEN HONEY DEW— Same as the
original Honey Dew in shape, texture and
flavor, but the flesh is a rich golden salmon
color. Pkt., 15c — oz., 40c — % lb., $1.25 —
lb., $4.00.
Original Pineapple — The vines are very
vigorous, producing a heavy yield of good-
sized, heavily-netted melons, which are
somewhat eloiigated in shape. The meat is
thick, sweet and spicy flavored. This early
melon should certainly be more planted.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 20c— 1/4 lb., 50c— lb., $1.75.
Emerald Gem — Truly the gem of red-
fleshed melons. The dark green fruit is of
medium size, flattened at both ends. The
flesh is thick, sweet and melting, with a
rich, spicy flavor. An early melon, well
adapted to this section. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c
—1/4 lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
Early Fordhook — A firm, heavy netted
melon, extra early and a heavy yielder.
Flesh and flavor much like the Emerald
Gem. Pkt., 10c — oz., 15c — 1/4 lb., 45c — lb.,
$1.50.
Burrell Gem — Splendid shipper; 4 to 6
inches in diameter; seed cavity small, flesh
firm and reddish orange. Pkt., 10c — oz.,
20c— 1/2 lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
Extra Early Hackensack — Produces mel-
ons two weeks earlier than the well-known
Hackensack; heavily netted, and has light
green flesh of most delicious flavor; a
splendid Cantaloupe melon. Large, fine
form; grown for the home garden very ex-
tensively. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 1/4 lb., 50c —
lb., $1.50.
SALMON TINTED POLLOCK (10-25) —
Considered the finest type of commercial
melon and very much in demand by ship-
pers. Meat of fine texture, deep and firm.
One half of meat next to rine is green
while inner half is a rich salmon. Excep-
tionally good flavor and very attractive.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 30c— 1/4 lb., 80c— lb., $2.50.
Netted Gem or Rocky Ford — The stand-
ard shipping melon, medium size, with
small seed cavity; green meated, spicy and
sweet. Will not ripen except in those lo-
calities well suited to melon culture. Pkt,
5c— oz., 15c— 1/4 lb., 40c— lb., $1.25.
See the bargain offers on the out-
side of the back cover.
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GILL BROS. SEED CO.
WATERMELONS
Plant 8 to 10 seeds in hills 6x6. Thin
to 2 best vines. Turn vines with the row.
Plant May 1st to 20th. Fertilize heavy.
HUNGARIAN HONEY— A small round,
thin-rind melon with rich, red flesh. Extra
early and sure to ripen even in the coolest
season. Those who try it once will always
have them in the garden for home use; they
are so sweet. Pkt., 10c — oz.. 30c^ — ii lb.,
$1.00.
Preserving Citron — Red-seeded, oval
fruits; used for preserves. Pkt., 10c — oz.,
20c.
HALBERT HONEY — An early maturing
variety suited to Northern States. Pro-
duces melons 15 to 20 inches in length with
dark green skin and rich carmine flesh of
highest quality. Pkt:, 10c — oz. 20c — 1/4 lb.,
45c— lb., $1.50.
Kleckley Sweets — A medium early melon,
18 to 20 inches long and 8 to 10 inches
thick; one of the sweetest watermelons.
Good for near market. Pkt., 10c — oz., 15c —
1/4 lb., 45c— lb., $1.25.
ONIONS
A rich loam is best, fertilized with well rotted manure and onion fertilizer. Sow seed
in February or March if the condition of the ground and the weather will permit. Sow
with drill in rows 12 to 16 inches apart; cover half-inch deep. Hoe with wheel hoe as
soon as they are up, but do not more than scalp the surface, as onions do not stand
deep cultivation. Thin them to about 8 plants to the foot. It requires about 3 to 4 lbs.
of seed to the acre; Onions are peculiar, in that they do well year after year on the same
ground.
*SELECT OREGON YELLOW DAN-
VERS— This variety is largely planted
through the Northwest. The onions are
large, half globe shape with small necks;
early and heavy yielders. We handle a
strain of this seed, which is grown for us
by an onion specialist who has been grow-
ing fine onions for several years in Oregon.
Onions are a crop where it is imperative
that good seed be used and this will give
the very best of results. Pkt., 10c — V2 oz.,
20c— oz., 30c— 1/4 lb., 85c— lb., $2.50.
*YelIow Globe Danvers — Large globe-
shaped onions with small necks. We have
secured a good strain of seed. They are
quite similar to Oregon Yellow Danvers, ex-
cept being more globe shaped. Pkt., 5c —
oz., 20c— 1^ lb., 60c— lb.. $1.75.
Large Red Wethersfield — The standard
red sort, of large Size, flattened onions of
purplish red; very productive and good
shippers. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 1/4 lb., 60c —
lb., $2.00.
Prizetaker — Extra large onions of mild
flavor; globe shaped with small necks;
color bright straw. Pkt., 10c — oz., 30c —
% lb., 60c — lb., $2.00; postpaid.
Australian Brown — An extra early, sure
cropping variety, with long keeping quali-
ties. A sweet, mild flavored onion, with
crisp, white flesh, covered with a bright
reddish-brown skin. Largely used for
growing onion sets and equally good for
market purposes. Pkt., 5c — oz., 20c — 1/4 lb.,
50c— lb., $1.75.
WHITE ONIONS
White Queen — Usually planted thick to
produce small pickling onions. Pkt., 10c —
1/2 oz., 30c— oz., 50c— 1/4 lb., $1.25— lb.,
$4.00.
VVhite Portugal or American Silverskin —
This variety is considered the best of the
white onions by many growers and is ex-
tensively used for bunching onions. A me-
dium early sort of good size, somewhat flat-
tened in shape, with clear white skin. Pkt.,
10c— % oz., 20c — oz., 30c — 1/4 lb., 75c — lb.,
$2.50.
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE— The best
keeping white onion. A heavy yielder of
handsome globe shaped onions of finest
quality. Preferred by many gardeners for
green bunching onions. Pkt., 10c — % oz.,
25c— oz., 40c— 14 lb., 90c— lb., $3.00.
ONION SETS
Bottom Sets — Small onions grown from
seed planted too thickly to reach mature
size. They produce green onions in a short
time, or if left to grow will produce nice
large dry onions and earlier than those
grown from seed. ^ lb., 20c — lb., 30c;
postpaid. E. or F., 20c — 10 lbs. @ 15c.
Top Sets — Produced in clusters. This
perennial type is popular. ^ lb., 20c — lb.,
35c; postpaid.
Shallots — Desirable for bunching and
early crop. The smallest sets make large
bulbs, but the larger ones produce a cluster
of small and medium sized bulbs. Flesh
white and mild. ^ lb., 20c — lb., 35c; post-
paid.
Potato Sets — Also called Bottom Multi-
plier. % lb., 25c — lb., 45c; postpaid.
Use of the proper onion fertilizers
will not only increase the crop, but
will produce earlier maturity and bet-
ter keeping qualities. Write us.
PORTLAND. OREGON
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GARDEN PEAS
Culture — Plant as early as the ground can be worked in the spring. Peas will not
reach perfection if planted after May 1st, although they will make a fair crop. They
should be well rooted before warm weather begins. If planted during February and
March they will mature before the aphis get .started.
Write for price on quantity lots greater than those listed here.
EARLY VARIETIES
* EARLY MORN — The peas and pods are
equal in size to the Telephone, and mature
along with Gradus. The peas are dark
green and very sweet, making them one of
the best for home use and canning. The
vines, which grow about four feet high, are
very strong and vigorous, and produce
heavy yields. We have a very large trade
in’ this variety and consider it one of the
best in our list. Pkt., 15c — Ih., 25c —
lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c— 10 lbs at 30c lb.
^SURPRISE — New. Positively the ear-
liest wrinkled pea; fully as early as Alaska.
Vines 2 feet, pods about the size of Amer-
ican Wonder and fully as sweet flavored
as that variety. Beyond question, the ear-
liest and most profltable pea. Market gar-
deners received fancy prices for these peas
last season, and they are enthusiastic about
it. It is 7 to. 10 days earlier than Gradus.
Pkt., 15c— Vz lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E. or F.,
lb., 35c— 10 lbs. at 30c lb.
*Gradus — A large podded, first early sort
extensively grown by market gardeners; in
fact this is now one of the leading early
sorts for early market. Pkt., 15c — Vz lb.,
25c— lb., 40c. E. of F., lb., 35c— 10 lbs. at
30c lb.
*Alaska, or Earliest of All — Extra early,
hardy, smooth seeded sort; 2Vz feet high.
Pkt., 15c— Va lb., 20c— lb., 35c. E. or F.,
lb., 30c— 10 lbs. at 25c lb.
* Little Marvel — Superior to American
Wonder with larger pods and only a few
days later. Flavor fully as good. One of
the finest dwarf peas, Pkt., 15c — Vz lb., 25c
— lb., 40c; postpaid. E. or F., lb., 35c — 10
lbs., at 30c lb.
*LAXTONIAN — Enormous pods, well fill- •
ed, on dwarf vines. We recommend this
new pea very highly. It is the ideal pea
for those who wish large pods on dwarf
vines. Peas extra sweet and dark green
color. Seed crop very short. Pkt., 15c —
Vz lb., 25c— lb., 45c. E. or F., lb., 40c—
10 lbs., at 35c lb.
*THOMAS LAXTON— Similar in growth
to Gradus, but the pods are darker green
and square at the ends. Exceptionally rich
sweet flavor; four days later than Gradus
and yields heavier. Pkt., 15c — Vz lb., 25c —
lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c — 10 lbs., at 30c
lb.
*American Wonder — This old popular sort
needs no description. Remarkably sweet
flavored and extra early. Pkt., 15c — Vz lb.,
25c— lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 40c— 10 lbs.,
30c lb.
SECOND EARLY VARIETIES
*Alderman (Dark Telephone) — Many mar-
ket gardeners object to the true Telephone
pea on account of its light green color. In
this, we have a pea the same type but
with larger and darker colored pods. In
quality unsurpassed. Vines strong and vig-
orous, growing 4 to 5 feet tall and produc-
ing immense crops. A few days later than
Telephone. Pkt, 15c — Vz lb., 25c — lb., 40c.
E. or F., 35c— 10c lbs., 30c lb.
*True Telephone — The standard main
crop pea; tall growing habit, vine, pod
and peas of light green color; enormous
yielder and one of the best sellers on the
market. The seed we offer is true Tele-
phone and can be relied upon. Pkt, 15c —
V2 lb., 25c— lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c—
10 lbs. at 30c lb.
* Bliss Everbearing — Vines about three
feet high, producing a good crop of late
peas. Peas are very large and sweet. This
is a popular old variety. Pkt., 15c — Vz lb.,
25c— lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c— 10 lbs. at
30c lb.
*Dwarf Telephone — A vigorous growing,
heavy producing sort. Height about 18
inches, pods large and well filled with peas
of high quality. Pkt,, 15c — Vz lb., 25c —
lb., 45c. E. or F., lb., 40c— 10 lbs. at 35c lb.
LATE VARIETIES
*QUITE CONTENT — Enormous pods, one-
third larger than Telephone. The color of
pods and peas is dark green. The vines
are tall and vigorous, producing heavy
yields a week to ten days later than Tele-
phone. This variety found ready sale at
good prices on the public market at Port-
land. The peas are quite sweet and both
pods and peas are larger than any variety
we have seen. Seed very scarce. Pkts., 15c
—Vz lb., 30c— lb., 50c. E. or F., lb., 45c—
10 lbs., 40c lb.
*lmproved Stratagem — Medium vines, pro-
ducing immense pods, fllled in with . large,
dark green peas of finest quality. Strong,
stocky vines, 2yz feet high. Pkt., 15c —
Vz lb., 25c — lb., 40c. E. or F., lb., 35c —
10 lbs. at 30c lb.
GIANT SUGAR (Edible Pods)— The large
broad pods are 5 to 6 inches long and are
cooked like snap beans. Vines grow 5 to
6 feet tall. Pkt., 15c— Vg lb., 25c— lb., 45c.
E. or F., lb., 40c — 10 lbs., at 35c lb.
Use our General Fertilizer for peas.
It means much larger yields and bet*
ter quality.
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GILL BROS. SEED CO.
PARSNIPS
PEPPERS
Culture same as carrots, except time of
planting, which should be about May 1st.
-GILL'S TENDER HEART— On account
of the superior quality of this parsnip, our
family has retained the seed annually for
over thirty years. Unlike other parsnips,
the heart is tender, never tough; roots are
smooth, hollow crown, thick and heavy at
the top, tapering abruptly, making it easy
to dig. We have the exclusive seed of this
champion garden or market parsnip. Do
not fail to try this parsnip, for it is unex-
celled anywhere. Crop near failure. Seed
very scarce. Pkt., 10c — oz., 25c — 1/4 lb., 75c
^Gill’s Success — Longer roots than the
Tender Heart variety and better adapted to
market purposes, as it is not so thick at the
crown and will bunch better. The smooth
white roots cook tender and sweet. Pkt.,
10c — oz., 20c — 1/4 lb., 50c — lb., $1.50; post-
paid.
Start plants in hot beds or in pots in a
warm room in March. Transplant in open
ground May 10 to 20, rows 3^ feet wide,
2 feet in rows.
PERFECTION Pl.M ENTO— This bright
scarlet variety has exceptionally thick meat
and is the best for pimentos. It is very
mild and has a delicious, sweet flavor. Pkt.,
10c — Yz oz., 45c — oz., 85c — lb., $2.50.
Crimson Giant — Extra large peppers, of
beautiful crimson when ripe. Their large
size makes them fine for stuffing. It ranks
among the earliest and most prolific. Pkt.,
10c — Yz oz., 45c — oz., 75c.
Chinese Giant — The largest of the mild
red peppers and a favorite with gardeners.
A little later than Crimson Giant. Pkt.,
10c — Y2 oz., 45c — oz., 85c — 1/4 lb., $2.50.
Golden Dawn — Golden yellow pepper;
mild and sweet. Pkt., 10c.
POTATOES
Plant early kinds as early as the ground will work. Late varieties May 20 to June
20. Rows dYz feet wide, 20 inches in row. Cut to one or two eyes.
-Snow^ — We have grown this for several
years and are well pleased with its yield-
ing qualities. Nearly every potato grows
perfect in shape, roundish, slightly flattened,
witli snow-white skin and flesh. Produces
very few unsalable potatoes. Can be plant-
ed closer than the Burbank and still pro-
duce good size tubers.
-Reliance — This variety will produce from
10 to 30 potatoes to the hill, and is espe-
cially adapted to extra rich soils, low lands
and dyked tidelands. The tubers do not
grow too large and are shaped much like
the Burbank. Skin, light brownish white,
with white flesh. Good cookers.
-EARLIEST OF ALL— Undoubtedly as
early as any potato grown, and we consider
it the most desirable early market or home
garden potato.
It is superior to the Irish Cobbler which
it somewhat resembles, being a better yield-
er and of stronger vitality. It has excep-
tionaP endurance and is the best all round
early potato we know of.
SELECTED RURALS— A careful selec-
tion from the popular variety of Rural New
Yorker so much grown in Idaho. This
strain has had several years hill selec-
tion and produces potatoes of very smooth
and uniform appearance. This variety has
great endurance and should be planted ear-
ly in the season. If planted late they be-
come too large and have a tendency to
burst at the seed end.
*Pride of Multnomah — Somewhat similar
to the Burbank, but has greater endurance
against drought and will yield much heavier.
BRITISH QUEEN (So called White Rose)
— An exceedingly vigorous grower, produc-
ing very heavy yields. We do not know
of a variety having so much vigor or ca-
pacity for heavy production. The potatoes
are shallow eyed, round, oblong and very
uniform. The skin is white and quality
quite good. It has great endurance and
should be planted early or second early to
secure a crop of nice smooth tubers.
^Netted Gem — Called by some the Russet
Burbank. Long shaped tubers, covered with
a fine netting. They are of splendid tex-
ture and noted for their baking qualities.
-Early Rose — The old favorite, true seed.
Burbank — A standard and popular sort,
produces heavy yields on good soils.
American Wonder — Similar in shape to
the Burbank, but eyes are slightly deeper
and skin is not quite so white. A very
heavy yielder. We have a good strain.
Other Varieties — We are located in a po-
tato growing section and have a wide ac-
quaintance, which enables us to secure
other good seed stocks. Write us regard-
ing any variety not listed.
PRICES ON POTATOES
By mail, postpaid, at 20c per lb.; 3 lbs.
for 40c. For quantity, please drop us a
card.
SWEET POTATOES
Sweet Potato Plants — Ready in May. Per
dozen, 50c — 100 for $3.00; postpaid.
POTATO FERTILIZER
Read about our special Potato Fertilizer.
Larger yields and better grades are se-
cured by its use.
PORTLAND, OREGON
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PUMPKIN
Plant May 10 to 20 in rows 10 feet wide and 8 feet in the row; about 8 or 10 seeds
to the hill; thinning to two good plants. Turn vines with the row to permit cultivation.
Use 200 lbs. Utah land plaster to the acre, plowing it in.
*ORANGE WINTER LUXURY — This
strain, which is the result of years of care-
ful attention, is a decided improvement
over all other types.
The best pie pumpkin on the market and
requires less sugar and eggs than any other.
They mature very early, are of medium size,
rather flattened in shape and covered with
heavy netting. The exterior is a rich or-
ange, while the meat is very thick, fine-
grained and of a rich golden color.
Our strain is a good keeper, very prolific
and has no equal for quality or appearance.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 20c— lA lb., 60c— lb., $1.75.
Mammoth Tours — A variety of immense
size, grown for stock feed and exhibition.
Pkt, 10c— oz., 20c— lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
^Connecticut Field, or Jack O’Lantern —
The common field pumpkin grown for stock
feeding and jack lanterns. Some prefer it
for pies. Our seed is carefully selected for
jack lantern shapes. Rich orange colored
skin. Pkt., 10c — oz., 15c — lb., 40c — lb.,
$1.00.
Small Sugai — Rather round fruit of small
size, usually 5 to 7 inches in diameter.
Smooth skin of bright orange color. Fine
quality for pies. Early maturity. Pkt, 10c
— oz., 20c— lA lb., 45c— lb., $1.35.
Reliance Potatoes
Improved Large Cheese — Heavy, thick
meated pumpkins with deep salmon fiesh;
cooks fine grained and sweet; excellent for
pies. Rather flat fruit, flesh orange color.
A heavy yielder and fine for stock. Pkt.,
10c— oz., 20c— lb., 45c— lb., $1.35; post-
paid.
Oregon grown Squash and Pumpkin
Seed give far better results than any
others. Don’t overlook the importance
of acclimated seed.
RADISH
Prices — Unless otherwise noted, radish
seed is offered as follows: Pkt, 10c — oz.,
15c — 1/4 lb., 40c — lb., $1.35; postpaid.
*WHITE PEARL— The best of the white
radishes; roots five to seven inches long;
of a beautiful pearly white color. Stands
fine without going woody. Similar in shape
to White Icicle, but superior in quality.
Flesh tender, crisp and sweet. Pkt, 10c —
oz., 20c— 1/4 lb., 50c— lb., $1.75.
Early Scarlet Globe — Beautiful scarlet
globe-shaped radish, of quick maturity and
exceptionally fine flavor. Good market sort.
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped — Tur-
nip shaped radishes, scarlet with white tips.
A popular market radish sold by the veget-
able men the year around. Excellent quali-
ty and extremely early.
Crimson Giant — A crimson, turnip shaped
radish that combines large size with ex-
treme earliness. A splendid radish that
does not go pithy very soon.
Long Bright Scarlet, White Tipped — A
beautiful radish; clear, bright scarlet, the
roots of which grow about six inches long,
and are tipped white. This is a fine radish
of good quality.
French Breakfast — Extra early, of oblong
shape. The upper portion deep rose and
lower part white.
*THE SPARKLER— One of the best for
market gardeners. Larger than Early
Scarlet Turnip White Tipped and, of bright-
er color. The upper half is bright scarlet,
while the lower half is white, making a
sharp and pretty contrast.
Cincinnati Market— An excellent radish
of scarlet color; five to seven inches long;
skin very thin, flesh cris^), brittle and of
good flavor. Pkt., 5c— oz., 15c— 1/4 lb., 40c
—lb., $1.35.
White Icicle — A splendid white radish of
long shape and with mild flavor. This rad-
ish is a general favorite.
WINTER VARIETIES
Scarlet China — Roots of bright scarlet
color; fine quality. Sow in September for
winter use.
Long Black Spanish — Long black winter
radish. Sow in August. Pkt, 5c — oz., 15c
— % lb., 40c — lb., $1.25; postpaid.
Round Black Spanish — Same as the Long
Black Spanish, except round shape.
White Chinese — Long white, stump root-
ed. radish, always solid, crisp and mild.
JAPANESE RADISH — This remarkable
radish will grow over three feet long and
weigh 10 to 15 lbs. each. If properly stored
they will keep through the winter like
rutabagas. Plant about August 1st to 15th.
Pkt, 10c— oz., 20c— 1/4 lb., 65c— lb., $2.00.
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GILL BROS. SEED CO.
TRUE TYPE HUBBARD SQUASH
SQUASH
Plant from May 10th to 20th in hills 10 feet by 10 feet. 8 to 10 seeds to the hill.
Thin to two strong vines. Sow 200 pounds of land plaster to the acre and plow in.
* DELI Clous — We consider it the finest
grained, driest cooking and sweetest squash
in cultivation. Medium size, top shaped
with greenish-black skin; fiesh very thick,
orange colored, with small seed cavity. Try
this squash and be convinced that it is the
best that grows. True seed of our own
growing. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — lb., 55c —
lb., $1.75.
* BAN AN A — This valuable squash is in
great demand and we have secured a very
fine strain of this, which has been re-
selected and one which is of the highest
quality. The squash usually measure, un-
der good culture, from 3 to 4 feet long and
are so even in diameter that they can be
piled up like cord-wood. The exterior of
the skin is a buff-orange color, while the
meat is a rich orange. The meat is extra
thick and of very fine fiavor. Pkt, 10c —
oz., 25c — lA lb., 75c — lb., $2.50; postpaid.
* Underwood Blight Resistant — A very
valuable variety for Eastern Oregon and
Washington or any locality which is trou-
bled with squash blight. The squash re-
sults from a cross of three varieties and
originated at Dufur, Oregon. It is not uni-
form in color or shape, but the quality is
uniformly good. It is not recommended so
much for Western Oregon and Washington.
It is a very strong grower and resists blight
remarkably well. Pkt., 10c — oz., 25c — lA lb.,
75c — lb., $2.50; postpaid.
Golden Hubbard — Similar in size and
shape to the Hubbard but of golden red
color. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — lb., 55c — lb.,
$1.75.
POTATO SEED BALLS— These will be
found interesting to grow and boys and
girls should be encouraged in experiment-
ing with them. The seed is offered in mix-
ture and will produce potatoes of various
shapes and colors. Valuable new varieties
are sometimes found by planting out these
seedlings. Start the plants like tomatoes
and transplant. Pkt., 15c.
*True Hubbard— The standard squash,
and while we do not consider it equal to
the Delicious in fiavor, it is a heavier
yielder and is better known in the market.
We have a true stock of seed, carefully
selected for color, shape and quality. Pkt.,
10c— oz., 20c— lA lb., 55c— lb., $1.50.
Boston Morrow — Skin and fiesh reddish
yellow. Productive and a favorite with can-
ners. Extra good pie squash. Pkt., 5c —
oz., 15c— lA lb., 45c— lb., $1.25.
SUMMER SQUASH
Mammoth Summer Crookneck — Grows
larger than the common sort. Fine for
summer use. Pkt., 5c — oz., 20c — 14 lb., 45c
—lb., $1.50.
Mammoth White Bush Scallop — Early;
large, pure waxy white skin; somewhat flat-
tened in shape. Pkt.. 5c — oz., 20c — 14 lb .
45c— lb., $1.50.
Italian Marrow — A large, productive va-
riety of exceedingly rich flavor. Should be
used when young. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 14
lb., 50c.
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE
OYSTER
^Mammoth Sandwich Island — A good sort
and most generally planted. Cultivate same
as carrots. Pkt., 5c — oz., 25c — H Jb., 75c
— lb., $2.50; postpaid.
SUNFLOWER
^Mammoth Russian — This is one of the
heaviest yielders and produces extra large
heads, well filled with large, plump seed.
Oz., 5c— 14 lb., 10c— lb., 30c. E. or F., lb.
25c.
RHUBARB
Crimson Winter — Produces medium crim-
son stems, very early in winter and spring.
Pkt., 10c — oz., 80c.
PORTLAND, OREGON
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SPINACH
Sow in drills 16 to 20 inches apart; thin
to 6 inches. For early spring use, sow in
the fall or sow in early spring for later
use.
Fine fall spinach can be grown by plant-
ing seed August 20 to September 1.
Prices are uniformly as follows, unless
'otherwise noted: Pkt., 10c — oz., 15c — 1/4 lb.,
30c — lb., 85c. E. or F., 10 lbs. at 70c lb.
*Long Season — Rather flat compact growth
and medium size; especially valuable for
summer use. The short stemmed leaves
are dark green and of thick, heavy texture,
heavily crumpled.
♦Victoria — A good, long standing sort,
with large, thick, dark green leaves, slightly
crumpled. Good for market or garden.
♦Long Standing — Broad, arrow-shaped
leaves of rich dark green. Rather late of
maturity and will keep in good condition
longer than most sorts.
♦Savoy Leaved — An early sort generally
used for fall sowing; leaves crumpled. A
hardy, rapid grower Pkt., 5c — oz., 15c —
lb., 25c— lb., 75c.'
♦Thick Leaf or Viroflay — Heavy dark
green leaves, produced medium early. Popu-
lar with gardeners.
Gill’s Select Earliana Tomato
♦Prickly Winter — True seed, not to be
confused with the Japanese sort. Hardiest
variety. Must be sown in the fall. Leaves
pointed and long, thick and succulent. Seed
prickly.
TOBACCO
Connecticut Seed Leaf — This is one of
the earliest maturing sorts for our North-
west climate. Pkt., 10c — oz., 40c.
TOMATOES
Plant seed in box inside or in hotbed from February 15 to March 1. Transplant
May 10 to 20 in rows 6 feet wide and 5 to 6 feet in rows. A light loamy soil, well cul-
tivated and fertilized, is best.
♦GILL'S SELECTED EARLIANA — Our
strain of this tomato is fast becoming rec-
ognized as the best and earliest Earlina
offered anywhere. In comparison with other
strains it proved earliest, largest, smooth-
est and most solid. These qualities are
putting it in the lead for home garden,
market or cannery. Fruit is rather thick
from stem to blossom and of bright red
color. It is in the top grade for flavor.
Our selections have resulted in a decrease
each year in seed production, so we must
ask higher prices, especially so in view of
the prices paid last season for the fresh
fruit. Pkt., 20c — oz., 75c — oz., $3.00 —
lb., $10.00.
Hill Selected Seed^ — Pkt., 35c — V2 oz.,
$2.50.
DWARF STONE — Growth similar to
Quarter Century but fruit are much larger.
The smooth fruit are very meaty and of
high quality and of bright scarlet color.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 40c— oz., 60c— 1/4 lb., $1.75.
JOHN BAER — An extra early sort of
large size. The fruit are nearly round,
smooth, firm, bright scarlet and of high
quality. The vines produce splendid yields
throughout a long season. Pkt., 10c — oz.,
35c — oz., 65c — 1/4 lb., $2.00.
BONNY’S BEST EARLY — On account of
its great uniformity this makes a popular
tomato for packing. It yields heavy crops
of bright scarlet tomatoes, which ripen
about two weeks after the Selected Earli-
ana. We carry an extra fine strain of this
popular market gardeners’ tomato. It is
also popular for greenhouse growing. Pkt.,
10c — 1^ oz., 50c — oz., 90c — 1/4 lb., $3.00.
Chalk's Early Jewel — A reliable sort;
while larger fruited than Bonny’s Best, it
is not quite so uniform in shape; a heavy
yielder of good flavored fruit. Our seed is
carefully selected. Pkt., 10c— Vz oz., 40c—
oz., 75c— 1/4 lb., $2.50.
Stone — One of the largest and most solid
bright red varieties. Fruit nearly round,
slightly flattened, exceptionally smooth and
uniform. Unusually fine for slicing and
canning. Pkt., 5c— i/^ oz., 30c— oz., 50c—
1^ lb., $1.75.
SMALL FRUITED TOMATOES
♦Yellow Pear — Used for preserving, extra
early and produces an abundance of yellow,
pear-shaped tomatoes. Pkt., 10c — oz., 50c.
Red Pear — Same as Yellow Pear, except
color. Pkt., 10c — oz., 50c.
Ground Cherry or Husk Tomato — Prized
for preserves, pies and sauce. Will keep
into the winter. Pkt., 10c — oz., 50c.
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GILL BROS. SEED CO.
TURNIPS
Deduct 5c per lb. by Express or Freight
on turnips and rutabagas. Sow broadcast
from August 1 to 20th for late turnips.
-EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN— Among
the earliest; roots clear -white, smooth, flat
and good quality. The best for early plant-
ing in the spring or for late fall sowing.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 25c— lb., 65c— lb., $2.00.
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN—
Similar to Extra Early White Milan except
the roots are a little flatter and are attrac-
tive purple-red on the upper portion. Pkt.,
10c — oz., 25c — 14 lb., 65c — lb., $2.00, post-
paid.
Early Snowball — An extra early turnip,
snow white, crisp and solid. Pkt., 10c — oz.,
20c— 14 lb., 55c— lb., $1.50.
White Egg — A quick growing, egg-shaped,
smooth, pure white variety wuth flesh very
sweet. Arm and mild. The best table qual-
ity. Pkt, 10c — oz., 20c — 14 lb., 45c — lb.,
$1.25.
Cow Horn — A large, long-rooted, white
turnip, largely used for stock feeding. Pkt.,
10c— oz., 20c— 14 lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
-Pomeranean White Globe — A large globe
shaped, smooth, white turnip. Good either
for stock or table; resists the worms the
best. One of the best keepers. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 20c— 14 lb., 45c— lb., $1.10.
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen — This is
largely grown for stock feeding. The roots
are yellow with purple top, the flesh yellow
and of fine texture. A fine keeping sort.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 20c— 14 lb., 45c— lb., $1.25.
^Purple Top White Globe — We consider
this the best all around late turnip for fall
and winter use. Its beautiful color, pure
white with purple top, combined with its
smooth globe shape, fine sweet flavor and
its wonderful productiveness, put this tur-
nip in the front class for either market or
home use. We have an unusually fine
strain of this seed. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — 14
lb., 40c— lb., $1.00.
*Orange Jelly, or Golden Ball — The best
yellow sort for market or family use. Root
medium sized, round and smooth, with yel-
low skin and flesh. One of the most popu-
lar varieties for canneries. Pkt., 10c — oz.,
15c— 14 lb., 40c— lb., $1.25.
VEGETABLE ORANGE
Grows somewhat like a muskmelon;
small-sized, round-shaped, orange-colored
fruit; flne for sweet pickles and preserves;
yields heavy in this climate. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 50c.
Use our General Fertilizer for To-
matoes. It is especially suited for
them.
Orange Jelly Turnips
RUTABAGAS
Sow in drills, 3 feet wide; thin to 6 inches
apart. May be planted from June 15th to
July 15th. The later sowings make roots
of the best quality.
^IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW—
We And this the best all-around Rutabaga.
Produces nice, smooth globe-shaped roots
free from side roots. The best for table use
and very rich and productive for sto k feed-
ing. It is early and will mature good roots,
planted late in the season. Good seed from
selected roots. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c — ^ lb.,
45c — lb., $1.25 — 10 lbs., @ $1.00, postpaid.
Sweet Russian — One of the best white-
meated Rutabagas. A good yielder. Pkt.,
10c — oz., 20c — lb., 45c — lb., $1.25.
BANGHOLM GRANT — Large globe-
shaped roots with yellow flesh and small
necks. Exterior skin pale yellow, with pur-
ple tops. Roots very smooth and of good
quality. Very popular with dairymen. Pkt.,
10c— oz., 20c— 14 lb., 45c— lb., $1.50—10 lbs.
@ $1.25, postpaid.
DILL
Dill is very popular upon the markets
and will give the grower splendid returns.
We carry the large variety. Pkt., 10c — oz.
20c— 14 lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
PORTLAND, OREGON
Vegetable and Flower Plants
500 PLANTS WILL BE SUPPLIED AT THE 1000 RATE
EARLY CABBAGE — Grown in the open ground and wintered over. Good, strong, healthy
plants ready Jan. 1st to April 15th.
Early Jersey Wakefield, Gill’s Oregon Baldhead — Doz., 25c — 3 doz., 60c — 100 at $1.25;
postpaid. E. or F., 100 at $1.00 — 1000 at $5.50 — 5000 at $5.00 per 1000.
EARLY CAULIFLOWER — Grown in frames. Ready March 1st to May 1st.
Early Snowball — Doz., 40c — 3 doz. Sue — 100 at $2.00; postpaid.
LATE CABBAGE— Well hardened plants grown in open. Ready June 10th to Sept. 15th.
Gill’s Oregon Ball Head, Danish Round Head, Glory of Enkhuisen, All Head Early, Pre-
mium Flat Dutch, Surehead, Red Cabbage and Savoy — Doz., 25c — 3 doz., 50c — 100 at
$1.00; postpaid. E. or F., 100 at 75c — 1000 at $4.50 — 5000 @ $4.00 per 1000.
LATE CAULIFLOWER — Grown in open. Ready June 20th to August 15th.
Veitches Autumn Giant, Mam. White Broccoli, St. Valentine Brocoli and Mid Winter
Broccoli — Doz., 30c — 3 doz., 60c — 100 at $1.50; postpaid. E. or F., 100 at $1.25 — 1000
at $6.50 — 5000 at $5.50 per 1000.
BRUSSEL SPROUTS — Ready July 1st to Aug. 15th. Prices same as late cabbage.
KALE PLANTS — Grown in open. Ready June 20th to Aug. 15th.
Tall Scotch Curled, Dwarf German, Jersey Kale, Giant Marrow Kale, Georgia Collards,
Select 100 Headed Kale — Doz., 20c — 3 doz., 45c — 100 at 85c; postpaid. E. or F , 100
at 60c— 1000 at $4.00—5000 at $3.50 per 1000.
PEPPER PLANTS — Ready May 1st to June 15th.
Chinese Giant, Pimento — Doz., 40c — 3 doz., 80c — 100 at $2.00; postpaid. E. or F , 100 at
$1.75—1000 at $15.00.
TOMATO PLANTS — Frame or greenhouse grown. Ready April 15th to June 15th.
Gill’s Selected Earliana — Doz., 50c — 3 doz., $1.00 — 100 at $2.50; postpaid. E or F 100
at $2.25—1000 at $18.00.
Bonny’s Best, Chalk’s Jewell, Yellow Pear, Red Pear— Doz., 40c — 3 doz., 80c — 100 at
$2.00; postpaid. E. or F., 100 at $1.75 — 1000 at $15.00.
CELERY— Field grown, commercial sized plants. Golden Self Blanching— Doz., 40c — 3 doz.,
80c— 100 at $1.75; postpaid. E. or F., $10 per 1000. Ready May 1st to August 1st.
Golden Self Blanching — Transplanted. Prices same as pepper.
FLOWER PLANTS
All frame or greenhouse grown. Ready April 20th to June 15th. Prices uniformly 60c
dozen; 3 dozen, $1.25; 100 at $3.25, postpaid. E. or F., $3.00 per 100. All are
grown from seed; none from cuttings.
Asters — All Crego and Branching varieties listed in catalog.
Verbena — Scarlet, White and Blue.
Sweet William — Double or Single Mixed.
Cosmos— Late or Early Flowering Mixed; pink, crimson, white.
Petunia — Defiance, Largest Flowering.
Heliotrope — Lemoines Giant.
Marigold — Dwarf French Mixed, Large African Mixed, Orange Prince.
Mignonette — Defiance Mixed.
Salvia — Splendens.
Godetia — Crimson Glow, Rosamond.
Ten Week Stocks — Red, Pink and Purple.
Zinnia — Scarlet, Yellow, Crimson, Pink, Orange and Mixed Giants.
Sweet Alyssum — Trailing or Dwarf.
Lobelia — Blue, Trailing or Dwarf.
ALFALFA SEED
We can supply Dry Land Alfalfa, also Seed Grown by Irrigation and Grimn.
GRIMM ALFALFA— Several of our customers who have tried Grimm will use no
other strain of Alfalfa. We are slow to introduce novelties unless they prove of real
value, and we feel there is no question about the good points in growing Grimm and
can recommend it strongly. There are very definite advantages in growing the Grimm
in preference ot other varieties; it is absolutely hardy, so there is no danger whatever
of winter killing; it starts to grow earlier in the spring; its branch root system permits
it to grow on hardpan soils and where water is near the surface; and it is finer and
leafier. Be sure of getting the genuine Grimm Alfalfa. Our seed is direct from the
introducer and he secured his original seed of Wendelin Grimm. Lb., $1.00, postpaid. E.
or F., lb., 90c — 10 lbs. or more at 80c lb.
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GILL BROS. SEED CO.
Section of Field Seeds
Owing to constant changes in prices we cannot guaranteed any of the prices made;
however, most of these given are on small lots and we do not expect to change these.
Field Corn, Stock Kale and Sunflowers are listed in the Vegetable Section.
Samples of all field seeds sent you upon request.
Grasses for Lawns
Write for Prices on Quantities
Oregon Lawn Grass — Best general mix-
ture for lawns containing the finest leaved
grasses in correct proportion. Mixed from
deep rooted grasses that will make a lawn
that is green summer and winter. Use
about one pound to 400 square feet.
Price with White Clover... Lb., 55c, post-
paid. E. or F., Ih., 50c — 10 lbs., at 45c lb.
Price without White Clover. Lb., 35c,
postpaid. E. or F., lb., 30c — 10 lbs. at 25c
per lb.
Shade Lawn Mixture — A special mixture
for shady places. Soils of this nature
should be treated with air slaked lime be-
fore sowing. This will prevent souring.
Use about 5 lbs. of lime to lOO square feet.
Lb., 75c, postpaid. E. or F., lb., 70c — 10
lbs. at 65c per lb.
Kentucky Blue Grass — Used extensively
for lawns. Sow 1 lb. to 400 square feet.
Fancy seed. Lb., 45c, postpaid. E. or F.,
lb., 40c.
English Rye Grass — This is used for
lawns by many gardeners, and if sown
thickly will make a good hardy lawn.
Especially desirable for large grounds and
parks. Lb., 25c, postpaid. E. or F., lb., 20c
—10 lbs. at 16c lb.
White Clover — Some prefer to sow the
pure white clover for lawns. It is excep-
tionally hardy and permanent. We carry
a very high grade seed. Lb., 80c, postpaid.
E. or F., lbs., 75c — 10 lbs. at 70c lb.
Other mixtures for special purposes can
be supplied. Also lawn fertilizers. Drop us
a card regarding these.
Grass Seeds for Field and Pasture
We t^an supply various grasses such as Kentucky Blue Grass, Canadian Blue Grass,
English Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Timothy, Orchard Grass, Ted Top, Tall Meadow
Oat Grass, Meadow Fescue, Sheep’s Fescue, Mesquite. We can also supply pasture
mixtures. State nature of your soil and requirements.
Prices are so much subject to change we do not quote them here, but will be glad
to mail samples and prices on request. Kentucky Blue Grass and English Rye Grass
are priced in the list of Lawn Grasses. If customers desire they can mail us remit-
tance and we will fill the amount at the market prices when order is received.
Clover and Alfalfa Seeds
We carry a stock of Red Clover, Allske Clover, White Clover, Sweet Clover and Al-
falfa. We can also supply Mammoth Red Clover.
Prices are usually changing throughout the season, so we do not quote them here, but
will fill according to the market price when order is received. White Clover is priced
in the Lawn Grass Section. For Alfalfa, see page 21.
Grain Seeds
Prices vary so much, we give only small lot prices, postpaid. If interested, write us
and we will quote prices, or you may remit what you desire and we will fill the amount
according to market prices.
SEED OATS
OREGON HULLESS — A splendid branch-
ing oat, early and a heavy yielder that
threshes entirely free from hulls. Grow
some of this and make your own oatmeal
at home. Per lb., 25c — 3 lbs., 60c; postpaid.
Oregon Eclipse — Side oat. Produces im-
mense yields of plump, heavy, thin-hulled,
white oats of finest quality. Lb., 20c — 3
lbs., 50c; postpaid.
Oregon Climax — Tree oat. A very hardy,
early oat with large, white, ^ plump grains
with thin hulls. Withstands freezing or
drouth to an unusual degree. Lb., 20c — 3
lbs., 50c; postpaid.
Golden Bonanza — Very early, strong
straws, large plump golden grains. Lb., 15c
— 3 lbs., 35c; postpaid.
Gray Winter, Swedish Red and Black
Oats. Lb., 15c — 3 lbs., 35c; postpaid.
SEED WHEAT
Marquis — Earliest and heaviest yielding
hard spring wheat. Hardy and vigorous
and excellent for milling. Lb., 15c — 3 lbs
40c.
Blue Stem (Spring), Little Club (Spring),
Red Chaff (Spring), Forty Fold (Winter),
and Turkey Red (Winter). Each at, lb., 15c
— 3 lbs., 40c; postpaid.
PORTLAND, OREGON
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SEED BARLEY
Orderbrucker — Very prolific and the ear-
liest barley; 6 rowed heads on stiff, rust-
resistant straw.
White Hull ess or Bald— Very early spring
variety, beardless, with heavy, plump grains.
Heavy yielder and of high feed value.
Black Hulless — Good either for fall or
spring. Extra heavy yielder. The best for
fattening stock.
Beardless — Practically free from beards,
and extra early. Yields very heavy and is
popular for hay.
Prices — All barley, lb., 15c — 3 lbs., 40c.
Write for quotations on quantities.
MISCELLANEOUS FIELD SEEDS
Write for Prices on Quantities
CHUFAS OR EARTH ALMONDS— Valu-
able for hay, while the nut-like roots are
valuable for hogs and poultry. Desirable in
the dry sections and also produce well in
the Willamette Valley. Lb., 25c — 3 lbs.,
60c; postpaid. Write for prices on quan-
tities,
SUDAN GRASS — A forage plant, belong-
ing to the sorghum family. It responds
best to corn cultivation methods. It pro-
duces best when drilled in rows and cul-
tivated, but good yield can be secured on
clean ground by broadcast seeding. Plant
in May at corn planting time. Drills 36
inches apart require 3 to 4 lbs. per acre,
and when sown broadcast, 15 to 20 lbs.
It produces 3 to 8 tons of feed per acre,
and all kinds of stock relish it. V2 lb., 20c
—lb., 36c. E. or F., lb., 30c— 10 lbs. at
25c lb.
VETCH — Common. For hay sow equal
weight mixture of vetch with oats, wheat
or rye at rate of two bushels per acre.
Sow in fall or early spring. Lb., 15c —
3 lbs., 40c.
Hairy, Sand or Winter Vetch — Thrives on
poor, arid, sandy soils, and can be sown in
mixture with various grains. Lb., 40c —
3 lbs., $1.00.
FIELD PEAS— Canadian. Lb., 15c— 3
lbs., 40c.
Blue Bell — Hardy dwarf sort with deep
green peas, even after ripening. Desirable
variety for pea soup or other table pur-
poses. Lb., 15c — 3 lbs., 40c.
ARTICHOKE (White Jerusalem— lb., 15c
—3 lbs., 35c. E. or F., 100 lbs., $3.00.
MILLET— Golden. Lb., 20c— 3 lbs., 50c.
*Hog Millet — Rapid growing large seeded
variety and valuable for hogs and poultry.
Extra early. Lb., 20c — 3 lbs., 50c; postpaid.
BUCKWHEAT— Silver Hull and Japa-
nese. Lb., 20c — 3 lbs., 50c.
CHEAT SEED— Lb., 15c— 3 lbs., 40c.
COW PEAS— Whip-Poor-Will. Lb., 20c
— 3 lbs., 50c.
EMMER— Lb., 15c— 3 lbs., 40c.
FETERITA— Lb., 15c— 3 lbs., 40c.
FLAX— Lb., 20c— 3 lbs., 50c.
KAFFIR CORN— Lb., 20c— 3 lbs., 50c.
RYE — Common Bearded — Winter; lb., 15c
—3 lbs., 40c.
SUGAR CANE— Early Amber. Lb., 20c—
3 lbs., 50c.
NOVELTY SWEET PEAS
EARLY OR WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA
Grown in the open, this type begins to bloom several weeks ahead of the regular
Spencer type. They are much prized for fall planting, but planted in February or March
they are much earlier than the regular Spencer Peas. They continue to bloom through
a long season.
AVIATOR (new 1921) — Dazzling crimson
scarlet. The finest crimson scarlet yet in-
troduced in the early Spencers. Free bloom-
ing and sunproof. Pkt., 25c.
Early Cream — Identical to Dobbies Cream
in size and color; a splendid early variety.
Pkt., 15c.
Early Asia Ohn — Soft lavender suffused
with mauve. Pkt., 15c.
Early Wedgewood — Large bright blue
fiowers, semi-early. Pkt., 15c.
Early White Orchid — Large fiowers cf
pure white. Pkt., 15c.
Forkhook Rose — Large soft rosy carmine
fiowers borne in three and fours, on long
stems. Pkt., 15c.
Early Morning Star — Large flowers on
long stems, orange scarlet. Pkt., 15c.
Early Sanky — One of the finest early
white varieties. Pkt., 15c.
Early Sweet Briar — A lovely shade of
pink with soft salmon or amber suffusion.
Pkt., 15c.
Early Venus — White edged with pink.
Has the fragrance of the orange blossom.
Pkt., 15c.
PRESIDENT WILSON (Early)— Beautiful
large flower of an exquisite shade of rose
carmine. Pkt., 15c.
Early Flowering Mixed — A splendid mix-
ture. of early flowering varieties containing
a fine range of colors. Pkt., 15c — ^-oz., 60c.
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GILL BROS. SEED CO.
FLOWER SEEDS
GILL’S HIGH GRADE ASTERS
We aim to supply the very best Aster seed that can be grown or purchased, and the
most up-to-date varieties and types will be found in our list. Asters are one of the best
cut flowers that can be grown and every garden should have these wonderful types.
Sow^ seed in boxes inside or in frames, about February 15th to March 1st, and trans-
plant during May. In ordering, simply say Crego White, King White, etc.
MAMMOTH BOUQUET ASTERS
This distinct new type is now offered for
the first time and is a cross between the
Crego type and the branching asters. Some
complaint has been found in the past with
the Crego type, that the stems were not
long enough, also, with the lack of size in
the branching type, but in this we have a
flower with long, upright, strong stems and
extra large flowers. The flowers are much
like the Crego but the stems are like the
branching asters. Only four colors have
as yet been produced, which we offer as
follows: Light Blue, Dark Blue, White, Lav-
ender Pink and Mixed. Each, pkt., 20c.
GIANT CREGO ASTERS— (See cut).
The most popular class. Immense fluffy
flowers averaging 4 to 6 inches in diameter.
Vigorous plants producing abundance of
these large flowers on good stems. Offered
in separate shades as follows: Crego Shell
Pink, Crego Rose Pink, Crego White, Crego
Purple, Crego Lavendar, Crego Crimson and
Crego Mixed. Each, Pkt., 10c — oz., 65c.
King Asters — A distinct type; very dou-
ble blooms composed of long, almost
straight petals, tightly rolled or quilled.
Strong, sturdy plants and stems. We are
offering the following varieties or colors:
Crimson King, Lavender King, Pink King,
Rose King, Violet King, White King and
Mixed King. Each, pkt., 10c.
Late Branching Asters — This type is con-
sidered the best for cutting, as the stems
are very long and strong, holding the flow-
ers upright. They are strong, hardy
growers, producing blooms 4 to 5 inches
across, composed of tightly formed petals
rather incurved in form. We offer the fol-
lowing colors: White Branching, Shell
Pink Branching, Rose Branching, Purple
Branching, Crimson Branching, Lavender
Branching, Scarlet Branching and Mixed
Branching. Each, Pkt., 10c.
CRIMSON GIANT — A new variety of the
branching type seldom less than 5 inches
across carried on extra long stems; color
rich blood crimson and full of fire. Pkt., 15c.
PINK BEAUTY— Another novelty of this
type, especially fine for cutting. Long,
strong stems, carrying flowers averaging
4 inches and of a beautiful delicate blush
pink. Pkt., 15c.
Type of Crego Asters
Gill’s Fancy Mixed — This is a splendid
mixture of about 20 reliable sorts and will
contain nearly every color known in Asters.
There are few better mixtures on the mar-
ket than this and it is sure to please. Pkt.,
10c — 1/4-oz., 75c.
SINGLE FLOWERED ASTERS
GENERAL JOFFRE (New Scarlet).— A
large flowered single red; excellent for cut-
ting. Pkt., 15c — 2 pkts., 25c
Single Asters, Separate Colors: White,
Dark Blue, Lavender. Each, Pkt., 15c.
Single Mixed — Fine assortment of colors.
Pkt., 10c.
ASTER COLLECTION A— Any 10 pkts.,
your selection of those priced at 10c, for
75c.
ASTER COLLECTION B— Any 10 pkts.,
your selection of 15c pkts., for $1.00, post-
paid.
Read about our special bargains on
the back cover of this catalog.
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ABUTILON
(Flowering Maple)
Tender perennial shrubs of easy culture.
Generally used for potting inside, but can
be started early and used for bedding out-
side, Mixed colors, Pkt., 15c.
AGERATUM
Beautiful annuals, suited for boxes, pots
and borders.
Blue Perfection — Large, deep blue; com-
pact growth. Pkt., 10c.
Dwarf White — 8 inches high. Pkt., 10c.
Mixed— Pkt., 5c.
AFRICAN DAISY
Showy annuals from South Africa. Sow
seed same as asters or petunias and plant
in sunny position. They bloom the greater
part of the summer.
Aurantica — Flowers 2V2 to 3 inches across
of a rich glossy orange gold, with dark disc
and halo. Pkt., 10c.
New Hybrids — A grand new mixture vary-
ing in color from the purest white through
the shades of yellow and orange to rich
salmon shades many being zoned with
these colors around a black disc. Pkt., 20c.
AGROSTEMMA
(Mullen Pink)
Free flowering perennial of easy culture.
Blooms the first season if started early.
Foliage silvery white, the blooms are sin-
gle and of a rich crimson color. Pkt., 10c.
AQUILEGIA
(Columbine)
Popular hardy perennials. Can be start-
ed inside or in the open. When large
enough to transplant, move them to per-
manent places. Blooms seldom start until
second year.
Long Spurred Hybrids — Extra long spurs.
Shades and combinations of blue, white,
pink, yellow, orange and scarlet. Pkt., 15c.
California Hybrids — Long spurred flowers
in orange and yellow shades. Pkt., 10c.
Coerula — Violet blue and white combina-
tions; 2 feet. Pkt, 10c.
ALYSSUM
CARPET OF SNOW— A carefully select-
ed strain growing about two and one-half
inches high and 12 to 18 inches in diameter.
The white blooms are heavily massed, cov-
ering the foliage and giving the appear-
ance of a carpet of snow. Pkt, 15c.
Sweet Alyssum Maritimum — Hardy an-
nual, blooming with white flowers in early
spring. Trailing habit. Pkt., 10c.
Little Gem — Of dwarf compact habit;
about four inches high with white blos-
soms. The best sort for edgings. Pkt, 10c
— V2-0Z., 30c.
Lilac Queen — Dwarf compact habit; flow-
ers deep lavender lilac. Pkt, 10c.
AMARANTHUS
Brilliant foliage annuals growing 3 to 5
feet high. Do best in a hot, sunny loca-
tion.
Candatus — Blood Red, drooping. Pkt., 10c.
Sunrise — The most brilliant. Foliage
bronzy crimson, each branch tipped with
bright, scarlet carmine leaves. Pkt, 10c.
Tricolor — Leaves red, yellow and green,
Pkt, 10c.
ANCHUSA
Dropmore Variety — Splendid hardy peren-
nial, easily started from seed. Grows 3 to
5 feet high, covered with rich gentian blue
flowers in abundance during June and July.
Pkt, 15c.
ARCOTIS
(African Daisy)
Splendid cut flower, growing about two
feet high. Daisy like flowers of pure white
on upper portion of petal, reverse, pale
lilac blue. Blooms during late summer.
Pkt., 10c. '
BALSAM
Hardy annuals growing one to two feet
high. Plant inside or in hotbed in March.
Plant out after danger of frost is over.
Pkt., 10c.
BEANS, SCARLET RUNNER
A flne climber for porch or trellis. Pkt.,
10c— Va lb., 40c.
BELLIS OR DOUBLE ENGLISH DAISY
A favorite perennial plant for bedding.
Blooms early in the spring.
MONTROSA DOUBLE MIXED
This giant type of daisy far excells the
old type, the flowers being much larger
and the stems longer. Pkt., 20c.
Double Mixed — All colors. Pkt., 10c. '
BRACHYCOMBE r . r-
Swan River Daisy— Free flowering plants,
9 inches high, covered through the Sum-
mer with small white or blue flowers. Pkt.,
10c.
CANNA SEED
Soak seed in warm water until they show
signs of swelling and plant in hot bed.
Transplant after danger of frost is over.
It is very interesting to grow them, as new
sorts are originated from seedlings. Pkt.,
10c.
CALENDULA, POT MARIGOLD
The old fashioned marigold, splendid for
borders. A hardy annual that blooms from
early to late.
Lemon Queen — Same habit of growth as
Orange King; double bright yellow flowers,
three and one-half inches in diameter. Pkt.,
10c.
Meteor — Large double yellow, petals
striped with orange. Pkt., 10c.
Sulphur Crown — Pleasing sulphur color,
double. Pkt., 10c.
Double Mixed — All colors. Pkt., 5c.
Orange King — Large double flowers of a
dark orange red. Pkt., 10c.
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CALLIOPSIS
Showy annuals, of easy culture, bloom-
ing all summer. Sow in April where they
are to bloom.
Crimson King — Crimson garnet. Pkt., 10c.
Golden Wave — Golden yellow with brown
centers. Pkt., 10c.
Coronata — Large pure yellow flowers, ex-
cellent for bedding. Pkt., 10c.
Nigra Speciosa — Grows 2 feet high; flow-
ers rich reddish maroon. Pkt,, 10c.
Choice Mixed — All single colors. Pkt., 5c.
Double Mixed— Pkt., 10c.
CARNATION MARGUERITE
There are few flowers which give such
splendid results for cut flowers, and with
their easy culture and quick results they
should be more planted.
Separate Colors — In scarlet, white, rose,
at 15c per pkt.
Giant Marguerite Mixed — This is one of
the finest mixtures and produces immense
flowers of every hue known in carnations.
A border of these will make a grand show-
ing. Pkt., 15c.
EVE RBLOO MING— Almost continually in
bloom, containing many shades in mixture.
Seed saved only from double flowers. Pkt.,
20c.
CANTEBURY BELLS
This old fashioned flower is deservedly
becoming very popular and is very easy of
culture. Plant seed in a box or frame in
early spring and set out in the position
you wish them to bloom in the coming
season. They can also be started by plant-
ing seed in the open ground, covering very
lightly, and over-laying the bed with paper
to prevent the seed from drying out until
they have germinated.
Cup and Saucer Bells — The largest and
best type, with cup and saucer shaped flow-
ers. We offer these in separate colors as
follows: White, Blue, Pink and Mixed
at 10c pkt.
Medium — (Single Canterbury Bells). The
old fashoined type with bell shaped blooms.
Offered in Blue, Rose, White and Mixed, at
10c pkt.
Medium, Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c.
Peach Bells Mixed — Peach Bells are a
true perennial and one of the best of the
bell-flowers. Blue, white and purple, mixed.
Pkt., 15c.
CANDYTUFT
Sown in the Fall, will flower in early
Spring; sown in April will bloom in June.
Hardy and easy of culture.
GIANT HYACINTH— A very carefully se-
lected strain, producing 6 to 7 large, erect,
perfect spikes of pure white. This is a
decided improvement over other varieties.
Pkt., 15c.
Empress — Fine white. Pkt., 10c.
Lavender — Delicate rose lavender. Pkt.,
10c.
Carmine — Bright carmine rose. Pkt., 10c.
Crimson — Rich deep shade. Pkt., 10c.
CANDYTUFT— Continued
Little Prince — Very desirable for borders
or edgings, also boxes and tubs. Pkt., 15c.
Mixed — All colors. Pkt., 10c.
CASTOR BEANS
Highly ornamental plants, satisfactory for
massing or as center plants for beds. Of-
fered in mixture. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c.
CELOSIA PLUMOSA
Thompson’s Superb — Of pyramidal growth
attaining a height of about 2 feet and pro-
ducing graceful, feathery plumes of the
most brilliant crimson. In sunlight, the
rich color of the flower spikes is beauti-
fully contrasted with the bronze-colored
foliage. Pkt., 15c.
Thompson! Magnifica — Like the preced-
ing except in color, which vary in the most
magnificent shades, ranging from the clear-
est yellow to the darkest blood-red. Pkt,
15c.
Golden Plume — Bright, golden - yellow
plumes. Pkt, 10c.
Childsi or Chinese Wool Flower — Pro-
duces large heads of rich crimson, resemb-
ling certain silky wool materials. Plants
strong and hardy, growing about two feet
high. Useful for beds, also for cutting and
drying. Pkt, 15c.
CELOSIA CRISTATA
(Cockscomb)
Free-blooming annuals, growing best in
rather light soil, not too rich; make grand
border plants and are attractive for pots.
Seed can be sown under cover in early
Spring and planted out in May, or may be
sown out of doors in May.
Empress — Combs of colossal proportions;
they have been grown measuring 45 inches
from tip to tip; rich crimson. Pkt., 15c.
CENTAUREA
Royal Sweet Sultans — Beautiful, sweet-
scented, artistic flowers, borne on long
stems. Fine cut flowers. Sow early in
Spring. Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c.
White Leaved Centaures (Dusty Miller) —
Fine for beddings, vases, hanging baskets,
pots, etc. Foliage silvery white. Hardy
perennial, easily started from seed. Two
varieties mixed. Pkt., 15c.
CHRYSANTHEMUM
Double Mixed — Annual type with yellow
and white shades. Pkt., 10c.
Single Mixed — Annual mixture of many
colors. Pkt., 10c.
CLARKIA
Valuable annuals, growing 2 to 2^ feet
tall. The leafy branches covered with dou-
ble flowers are flne for cutting. Easily
grown. -
White Prince — Fine white sort. Pkt., 10c,
Scarlet Queen — Orange scarlet. PkL, 10c.
Salmon Queen — Salmon Pink. Pkt, 10c.
Orange — Pretty orange shade. Pkt, 15c.
Double Mixed — All shades. Pkt., 10.
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COREOPSIS
'Lancelota Grandiflora — One of the easiest
of all hardy perennials to grow, blooming
the first year from seed, if sown early.
Large showy, bright yellow flowers pro-
duced freely from June until frost. A
splendid cut flower. Pkt., 10c — oz„ 25c.
CORNFLOWER, CENTAURIA
CYANUS
The common Bachelor’s Button.
Single Mixed — All colors. Pkt., 5c.
Double Mixed — Various colors. Pkt., 10c.
Double Blue— A large flowering semi-
double sort, especially fine for cutting.
Pkt., 10c.
Double Pink — Large double pink. Pkt.,
10c.
Single Blue — Large bright blue. Pkt.
10c.
COSMOS
Hardy annuals which, planted after dan-
ger of frost in the open, will bloom in the
late fall when flowers are scarce. Fine cut
flowers.
Mammoth Perfection Cosmos — A strain
of extra large flowers. Offered in Pink,
Striped, Crimson and White, at 10c per pkt.
Mixed — All colors. Pkt., 10c.
NEW DOUBLE COSMOS
After years of patient effort, these grand
novelties have been developed and are sure
to create a sensation wherever grown. They
are not fully fixed in habit, but most of
the plants come true to their double form.
They mark a new epoch in the develop-
ment of this desirable Fall Flower. The
form of the flower is much like the Golden
Glow or a mature decorative dahlia. We
offer Double White, Double Pink, Double
Crimson, Double Mixed. Pkt., each 25c.
Double Crested Cosmos — A distinct type
with a single outer row of large petals,
while shorter petals compose a full double
center, giving it the appearance of an An-
emone flowered dahlia. This is a very dis-
tinct type of cosmos and is an effective cut
flower. Offered in the following colors:
Soft Pink, Dark Crimson, Pure White and
Fringed White. Pkt., each 20c.
EXTRA EARLY COSMOS
Mammoth Early Flowering (new) — The
flowers average 4 to 5 inches across, sur-
j passing the late varieties in size. Planted
1 in the open ground, the white blossom in
; 60 days, the pink in 65 days, and the crim-
son in 70 days. Offered in White, Pink,
i Crimson and Mixed. Pkt., 15c.
Extra Early Flowering Mixed — A good
mixture of the well known early flowering
type. Pkt, 10c.
COBEA
I Rapid growing annual climber. Should be
I started indoors in March or planted outside
in May.
Scandens — Large purple, bell-shaped flow-
[ ers. Pkt., 10c.
Scandens Alba — Pure white. Pkt., 10c.
CANTERBERRY BELLS
(Por Plants, see Pefennials)
CUCUMBER WILD VINE
Quick growing annual climber. Foliage
bright green with sprays of white flowers.
Pkt, 10c.
DAHLIA SEED
Growing Dahlias from seed is very in-
teresting. They should be started like
asters and transplanted about May 1st to
20th.
Choice Mixed — This mixture embraces
many colors in different types of dahlias.
Pkt., 15c.
DELPHINIUM
(Perennial Larkspur)
Belladonna — This is the best sort for cut-
ting and is the most ever-blooming type.
Usually grows 4 to 6 feet, the flowers be-
ing loosely set on the stems, are of a beau-
tiful turquoise blue. If started inside and
transplanted they will often bloom the first
season. Pkt., 25c.
Gold Medal Hybrids^ — Strong, vigorous
plants in various shades of blue or with
pink and blue combinations. Pkt., 20c.
HARDY PINKS
Double Dwarf Clove Pink — Compact
growth, early flowering. Possesses a spicy
clove fragrance. Perennial. Pkt., 15c.
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DIATHUS, PINK
Biennials growing about a foot high.
Fine for borders.
China Pinks — Mixed, double. Pkt, 10c.
Diadem Pink — Beautiful double flowers;
mixed, tints of lilac, crimson, purple, to
very dark purple with the outer edges
fringed and nearly white. Pkt., 10c — %-oz.,
30c.
Salmon King — Salmon rose. Pkt, 10c.
Snowball — Large double white. Pkt, 10c.
Fireball — Blood red, good contrast to the
above. Pkt., 10c.
Single Royal Pinks — Improved single Jap-
anese. Pkt., 10c.
Finest Mixed — A mixture containing va-
rious types of pinks. Pkt, 10c.
DIGITALIS
(Foxglove)
This hardy perennial is deservedly very
popular, as it is of the' easiest culture. Can
be started either inside or outside and trans-
planted to a perrnanent place. Offered in
Purple, Rose, White and Mixed. Pkt, 10c.
Mammoth Foxglove — Very odd flowers,
the long spikes terminate with an enor-
mous flower, which usually opens flrst.
Mixed colors. Pkt, 15c.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA
(California Poppy)
Hardy annual; sow in Open during April.
Grandiflora Giants.— This new mixture
contains shades of soft pink, scarlet, chrome
copper red, mauve. Claret and Royal Pur-
ple. A gorgeous mixture of this new large
flowering erect tj^pe. Pkt., 15c.
The Geisha — ^We consider this the flnest
we have ever seen, and it is a valuable
cut flower. The petals are daintily crinkled;
inside they are rich golden yellow, while
the back of the petals are of intense orange
crimson. Pkt., 20c.
Vesuvius — Both inside and outside of pet-
als are rich wallflower red. Pkt., 15c.
DOUBLE MIXED — Double flowers of
white and yellow. Pkt., 15c.
Single Mixed — All the colors. Pkt., 5c.
Alba — Pure white. Pkt., 10c.
Scarlet — Rich orange scarlet. Pkt., 10c,
Orange — Pure orange. Pkt., 10c.
Rosea — Bright rosy pink. Pkt., 10c.
EUPHOBIA
Strong growing annuals, suitable for beds
and borders.
Variegata — (Snow on the mountains) —
Attractive green foliage, veined and mar-
gined white; 2 feet. Pkt., 10c.
Heterophylla — (Annual Poinsetta) — Hab-
it of plant and foliage resembles the Christ-
mas Poinsetta. Leaves of glossy green,
which turn orange scarlet in the summer.
Pkt., 15c.
FOUR O’CLOCK
Well known free flowering favorite that
does well anywhere. Give plants 12 to 18
inches of room. Fine mixed colors. Pkt,
10c — Oz., 20c.
GAILLARDIA PERENNIAL
Finest Mixed — (See cut) — This is one of
the finest perennials and blooms all Sum-
mer and Fall, containing shades of yellow
and yellow with red halos. Pkt., 15c.
GEUM
Mrs. Bradshaw — The best variety of this
wonderful perennial. The flowers are over
two inches in diameter and semi-double.
Color brilliant scarlet and produced on long
stems, an exceptional cut flower and easily
started from seed. This is destined to be-
come one of our most popular flowers.
Blooms in June and July. Pkt., 20c.
GODETIA
Pretty free flowering annuals growing 18
inches high. They do best in rather poor
soil.
Duchess of Albany — Pure white. Pkt., 10c.
Dwarf Mixed — All the colors. Pkt., 10c.
Dwarf Crimson Glow — The best Godetia
to date. Dwarf compact plants covered
with a mass of glowing crimson flowers,
Pkt.. 15c.
Rosamond — Similar to above with large
shell pink flowers. Pkt., 10c.
Gloriosa — Dwarf, large satiny flowers of
blood red. Pkt., 10c.
DOUBLE CRIMSON— Beautiful flowers.
Pkt., 15c.
Double Mixed — Selected shades in mix-
ture. Pkt., 15c.
GOURDS, ORNAMENTAL
Culture, similar to cucumbers or musk
melons.
Fine Mixed — Very flne mixture. Pkt., lOe.
Dipper — Very useful. Pkt., 10c.
Hercules' Club — Club shaped, 4 feet long.
Pkt, 10c.
White Egg Shaped — In size and shape,
like an egg. Pkt., 10c.
GRASSES, ORNAMENTAL
Cloud Grass — Airy, graceful annual, looks
like a line of mist when in bloom. Pkt., 10c.
Purple Fountain Grass— Graceful, purple
plumes and green foliage. An effective an-
nual for borders. Pkt, 10c.
GYPSOPHILIA, BABY’S BREATH
Elegans Alba — Fine annual with white
blooms; flne for mixing wuth bouquets. Pkt,
10c — oz., 35c.
Mural is — An annual sort forming mounds
of green 8 to 10 inches across and covered
with little pink flowers from early season
to frost. Fine for edging. Pkt., 10c.
Perennial — Once started these will bloom
year after year. Pkt, 15c.
HELICHRYSUM
Straw Flower — Double flowers on plants
two feet high. Fine everlasting flowers to
put away for Winter. These bright colored
flowers are exceedingly valuable for deco-
rating and can be kept indeflnitely.
Offered in Scarlet, Yellow, Salmon, Rose,
Carmine and Mixed. Pkt, 10c.
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HELIOTROPE
Start indoors, plant out in May. Half
Hardy.
Lemoines Giant — Double the size of the
old sorts. Pkt., 15c.
HOLLYHOCK
This old fashioned flower is taking well
for back-ground effects. A hardy perennial,
blooming very little the first year.
Double Sorts
Separate Colors — In maroon, red, rose,
salmon rose, white and yellow. Any color.
Pkt., 10c.
Choice Mixed — All colors, double. Pkt.,
10c.
Allegheny Mixed — Single fringed bloom.
Pkt., 10c.
Single Mixed — All colors. Pkt., 10c.
IBERIS
(Hardy Candytuft)
Mixed — Easily grown from seed. Splen-
did bedding plant forming a solid mass of
bloom one foot in height and diameter. Pkt.
1 0 c .
KOCHIA, STANDING CYPRESS
An easily grown annual, which sown thin-
ly in the Spring forms a cypress like hedge
of the most lively green, of perfect sym-
metry; by mid-summer attains a height of
3 feet. In the Autumn the whole plant
becomes a deep red. This is a very use-
ful plant and should be more grown. Pkt.,
10c — 1/4-oz., 25c.
LANTANA
Half hardy perennial greenhouse or bed-
ding plant. Verbena like heads of orange,
white, rose, etc. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c.
LATHYRUS
(Perennial Sweet Peas)
Strong growing, hardy climber; easily
started from seed. Continually in bloom
and fine for cutting. Offered as follows:
Pink, white and Mixed. Pkt., 15c.
LAVENDER
Well known, hardy perennial, growing
about 3 feet high. Very fragrant. Pkt., 10c.
ANNUAL LUPINE
Easily grown annuals with long spikes of
pea-shaped blooms; two feet. Offered in
Blue, White and Pink. Pkt., 10c.
Mixed — Pkt., 10c.
Perennial Lupine — Hardy plants with
spikes three feet in height, blooming in
May and June. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.
LOBELIA
Desirable for pots, edges or hanging bas-
kets.
Crystal Palace Compacta — Best dark blue.
Dwarf compact plants. Pkt., 10c.
Speciosa — Dark blue flower and dark fo-
liage. Trailing. Pkt., 10c.
White Gem — Snow white. Pkt., 10c.
Mixed Dwarf — All colors in dwarf varie-
ties. Pkt.. 10c.
LARKSPUR ANNUAL
Hardy annuals growing two or three feet
high; splendid for beds or cutting.
Separate Colors — Offered in Double Blue
Double White, Double Rose, Double Crim-
son and Fancy Double Mixed. Each, pkt.,
10c.
LINIUM (Blue Flax)
Hardy perennial easily grown from seed;
height two feet; very effective in beds or
borders and one of the showiest blue flow-
ers grown. Pkt., 10c. •
COREOPSIS
(For Plants, see Fei/ennials)
LYCHNIS (Jerusalem Cross).
Easily grown from seed and will bloom
the first year. Beautiful heads of scarlet
flowers on stems two feet high. Pkt, 10c.
MARIGOLD
French Varieties
Hardy annuals of easiest culture.
Dwarf French — Fine colors, mixed; very
double; one foot. Pkt, 10c.
Tall French Mixed — Double. Pkt., 10c.
Gold Striped — Brownish red striped gol-
den yellow. Pkt, 10c.
Legion of Honor — Dwarf compact plants,
9 inches tall. Flowers single yellow, spot-
ted with crimson velvet. Pkt., 10c.
Tall French Striped — Double striped, ex-
tra fine. Pkt, 10c.
African Varieties
Pride of the Garden — Immense golden
yellow flowers, densely double, compact
plant 15 to 18 inches high. Pkt., 10c.
Large African Mixed— Double, orange and
lemon. Pkt., 10c.
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AFRICAN MARIGOLD— Continued
Orange Prince — Large double, deep, rich,
golden orange. Pkt., 10c.
Lemon Queen — Large double flowers of
soft lemon color. Pkt., 10c.
Dwarf African Varieties
Dwarf Lemon, Dwarf Orange and Dwarf
Mixed. Pkt., 10c.
MORNING GLORY
Climbing Mixed — All colors, 15 feet. Pkt.,
10c.
Dwarf Mixed — All colors, 1 foot. Pkt,
10c.
MIGNONETTE
Keep up a succession of flowers by sow-
ing in April and July.
Salmon Queen — Strong, robust habit, with
fine spikes of salmon red flowers, intensely
fragrant. Pkt., 10c.
Defiance — Extra large spikes, 15 to 18
inches long, deliciously fragrant. Pkt., 10c.
Goliath — Strong compact plants, giant
trusses of brilliant red. Pkt., 10c.
Golden Machet — Massive spikes of golden
yellow. Pkt., 10c.
Mixed — Various colors mixed. Pkt, 10c.
MYOSOTIS, FORGET-ME-NOTS
Hardy perennials succeeding best in shady
locations. Will bloom the first year if
sown early.
Robusta Grandiflora — Large, bright blue
flowers. Pkt., 10c.
Everbiooming Myosotis — Large clear, blue
flowers, blooming from May to Autumn.
Pkt., 10c.
Mixed — A mixture of blue, rose and white
shades. Pkt, 10c.
NASTURTIUMS
Sow in April in rows, thin to 2 to 3
inches apart.
Dwarf Varieties
Bronze — Bronze orange. Pkt., 10c — oz.,
20c.
Golden King — Rich, golden yellow. Pkt,
10c — oz., 20c.
King Theodore — Crimson maroon, dark
foliage. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c.
Pearl — Creamy white. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c.
King of Tom Thumbs — Dark scarlet, dark
leaves. Pkt, 10c — oz., 20c.
Finest Mixed — All colors. Pkt, Iflc — oz.,
15c— i/4-lb., 50c— lb., $1.50.
Tall Varieties
King Theodore, Tall — Crimson maroon,
dark foliage. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c.
Orange — Pure orange. Pkt, 10c — oz., 20c.
Pearl, Tall — Creamy white. Pkt., 10c —
oz., 20c.
Rose — Ruby rose. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c.
Jupiter — Giant Yellow. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c.
Spitfire — Fiery scarlet. Pkt., 10c — oz., 20c.
Giant of Battles — Sulphur yellow blotched
red. Pkt. 10c — oz., 20c.
California Giants Mixed — All colors. Pkt.,
10c — oz., 20c — 14 lb., 50c — lb., $1.50.
Ivy Leaved Tall Mixed — Pkt., 10c — oz., 25c
—14-lb.. 75c.
OENOTHERA
(Evening Primrose)
Large golden yellow flowers, easily grown
from seeds. Do best in sunnv position. Pkt.,
15c.
NICOTINA, FLOWERING TOBACCO
Finest Mixed — A splendid mixture of col-
ors. Pkt, 10c.
NIGELIA
Miss Jekyll — Splendid cut variety; corn-
flower-blue flowers. Pkt., 10c.
PENTSTEMON
Sensation — This takes rank with petunias ;
embraces a wide range of color, including
rose, carmine, cherry, pink, lilac and pur-
ple. Grows two feet high. Not quite hardy
and should be covered in winter. Pkt., 15c.
PANSIES
For plants, see list of perennials.
May be sown early inside or planted in
the open in April. Sowm in July and Aug-
ust will make good plants for the next
Spring.
MADAM STEELE — Giant flower of deep
velvety purple. This variety is now so well
fixed that nearly all come true tO' color.
Pkt., 25c.
ADONIS — Beautiful light blue with white
center. Large size. Pkt, 25c.
BRONZE GIANTS— Different colors from
burnished brass to gold, wonderfully tinged
with various shades. This color is very
popular. Pkt., 25c.
PANAMA PACIFIC — A huge deep yellow;
some with dark centers, some without. A
desirable shade well fixed in color. Pkt., 25c,
BLACK GIANT— New shade of jet black.
Some of these will come purple, but the
majority are black. Pkt., 25c.
IMPROVED GRAND DUKE MICHEAL
— The finest and largest all around white
pansy in existence. Pkt., 25c.
IMPROVED METEOR — Medium -sized
flowers of wine red. A well fixed strain
of this color. Pkt., 25c. .
LONG STEMMED GIANTS— Equal in
size and variety of color to Gill’s Oregon
Giant, but owing to careful selection this
strain produces blooms on long stems; very
desirable for cut flowers. Pkt., 35c.
GILL’S OREGON GIANT— After careful
tests, we are convinced that this strain of
Pansies produces the largest flowers and
the best variety of colors of any strain we
know of. If you want the very best and
largest pansies, plant this mixture. While
the seed is more expensive than the com-
mon sorts, you will feel well repaid to plant
it. Pkt., 25c.
Gill's Giant Mixture — Grown by ourselves
from larger flowering sorts. This is a re-
liable mixture of many good colors. Pkt.
15c.
Tufted Pansies, Mixed — While the blooms
are small, they make a mass of bloom all
summer. This mixture contains a great
variety of shades. Pkt., 10c.
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PETUNIA
DEFIANCE, LARGEST FLOWERING—
Flowers often five inches in diameter,
fringed, with open throats. Colors varied
and indescribable. For size and beauty this
is the best strain of Petunias. Pkt., 25c.
DOUBLE GIANTS— Only a portion of
these come double, but these are well worth
while. Those plants which show the weak-
est vitality in starting make the best flow-
ers, both in the single and double types.
Pkt., 35c.
Single Bedding Petunias
Snowball^ — Compact sort with satiny white
flowers. Pkt., 10c.
Star Petunia — Compact plants; cherry-red
flowers with white center. Pkt., 10c.
Countess of Ellsmere — Pink with white
throat. Pkt., 15c.
Blood Red— Pkt., 10c.
Mixed- Pkt., 10c.
PHLOX DRUMMONDI, ANNUAL
PHLOX
A beautiful annual that may be used for
massing, beds, borders or pots. Sow in the
open after danger of frost is over.
Select Large Flowering Varieties
Large Flowering Mixed — Contains a great
variety of colors and is sure to please.
Pkt., 10c.
Separate Colors as follows: White, Deep
Rose, Bright Scarlet and Primrose. Pkt.,
10c.
Double Mixed — Better for cutting than
the single sorts. Finest colors. Pkt., 15c.
POPPIES
May be sown in the Fall or early Spring.
Poppies are easy of culture and very ef-
fective flowers.
Single Sorts
Gill’s Mixed Shirley — All colors. Pkt., 5c.
Danish Cross — Scarlet with white spot
forming a cross. Pkt., 10c.
The Bride^ — Pure white. Pkt., 10c.
Admiral — White with band of scarlet
around the top. Pkt., 10c.
Tulip Poppy — This is one of the finest
bedding Poppies we have ever seen. It
grows from 15 to 20 inches high and is
simply a blaze of bright scarlet tulip-shaped
flowers. A splendid sort for bedding or
massing. Pkt., 10c.
Chas. Darwin — New single Poppy of rich
dark purple with velvety black spot at the
base of each petal. Pkt, 10c.
Double Sorts
DOUBLE SHIRLEY MIXTURE — This
contains all the latest new shades, and is
a wonderful mixture of double shirley pop-
pies. Pkt, 15c.
Cardinal — Fringed flowers, cardinal red.
Pkt, 10c.
Fairy Bush — Elegantly fringed, white,
tipped rose. Pkt., 10c.
Shell Pink — Soft sea shell pink. Pkt., 10c.
White Swan — Immense fringed flowers,
white. Pkt, 10c.
DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA
(For Plants, see Perennials)
Carnation, Flowered — Double fringed,
mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
American Flag — New double Poppy, large
and very double, snow white, bordered with
scarlet. Pkt., 10c.
Mexican or Prickly Poppy — Plants 2 to 3
feet high, spiny foliage, large flowers in
shades of yellow and white. Pkt., 15c.
Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy — Fine for cut-
ting; large, butter-cup yellow flowers. Pkt.,
10c.
ORIENTAL POPPIES
(Perennial)
These are easily started from seed and
make a gorgeous display. Very hardy and
will last for years. Fine cut flowers.
Oriental — Large, deep crimson flowers,
with black blotch on each petal. Pkt., 10c.
Princess Victoria Louise — Large, soft sal-
mon rose. Pkt., 20c.
Perry’s White — Grand novelty. White
with crimson blotch at the base of each
petal. Pkt., 25c.
PLATYCODON
(Balloon Flower)
Very hardy perennial of easy culture.
Grows one foot high. Blue and white mixed
Pkt., 15c.
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ICELAND POPPIES
(Perennial)
One of the daintiest of all flowers. They
form neat fern-like tufts from which the
slender flower stems protrude to a height
of one foot. Single flowers of crumpled ap-
pearance. Offered in mixed shades of
orange, white and yellow. Pkt., 10c.
PORTULACA, SUN PLANT
A flne hardy annual, doing best in a rich
loam or sandy soil. Fine for massing in
beds, edging or rock work.
Single Mixed — Containing rose, scarlet,
white, yellow, etc. Pkt., 10c — oz., 60c.
Double Mixed — A large per cent come
double; in similar colors to the single
mixed. Pkt., 10c;%-oz., 60c.
PRIMROSE, HARDY
Japonica (Japanese Primrose) ^ — Bright
showy clusters on stems 6 to 9 inches
long. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c.
Vulgaris (English Primrose) — Canary yel-
low, fragrant. Pkt., 15c.
PYRETHRUM
Golden Feather — Yellow foliaged plant,
used for edging and bedding. Pkt., 10c—
14 -oz., 30c.
Hybriduryi— Large flowering, single mixed.
Hardy, perennials bearing daisydike flowers
in varioue shades of pink, red and white.
A flne cut flower. Pkt., 20c.
Double Mixed — Quite distinct from the
single variety. Dense double flowers in va-
rious shades. A portion will come single
when grown from peed, but in ^either case
they are very prettY- P^, 3^5c.
RUDBECKIA^ JtNNUAL ;^ V
Bicolor Superba — Form a dense bush pro-
ducing flowers in great abundance. The
disc is brown, the florets golden yellow.
Fine for cutting. Pkt., 10c.
SALPIGLOSSIS
Sow indoors for early, or can be sown
outside after danger of frost is past.
Large Flowering Mixed — Pkt., 10c.
DarK Scarlet — A very beautiful flower.
Pkt., 10c.
SALVIA
(Scarlet Sage)
Sow indoors in March, plant out in May.
Splendens — Bright scarlet, 3 feet. Pkt.
10c.
Patens — Intense blue flowers. Pkt., 20.
Fireball (Dwarf Salvia) — Neatly rounded
plants, eighteen inches high; bright scar-
let flowers. Pkt., 15c.
SCABOSIA OR MOURNING BRIDE
Sow outside after danger of frost is past.
Large Flowering Mixed — Pkt., 10c.
Separate Colors — White, Crimson, Black-
purple, Rose. Pkt., 10c.
SCHIZANTHUS
(Butterfly or Fringe Flower)
New Giant Hybrids — An easy, quick grow-
ing annual that should be more planted;
also desirable for pots. This is one of the
best mixtures to be had and contains a
great array of colors. Pkt., 15c.
SHASTA DAISY
Alaska — The popular evergreen perennial,
with single flowers, often 5 inches across,
of purest glistening white. A splendid cut
flower. Pkt, 15c.
SNAPDRAGON
An old fashioned flower that has come
back into popular favor again. For early
flowering, sow seed in the Fall and then
set out in the Spring, or the plants may
be started in the Spring.
Separate colors as follows: Giant White,
Giant Scarlet, Giant Yellow, Giant Garnet,
Giant Pink, at 10c per pkt.
Brilliant — Scarlet, gold and white. Extra
flne. Pkt., 10c.
Silver Pink — A very dainty shade of pink.
Pkt, 10c.
Gorgeous — Blood red with white throat.
Pkt, 10c.
Gill’s Superior Mixed — This mixture con-
tains a great variety of colors and will
give good satisfaction. Pkt., 10c.
SENSITIVE PLANT, MIMOSA
A curious annual, its leaves close when
touched, or if the stem is touched the whole
leaf will fall. Can be grown in pots or in
the open. Pkt., 15c.
STOCKS
A popular biennial. Fine for bedding or
pot culture. May be started early inside
or plant seed in the open after danger of
frost is over. The varieties offered below
will produce about 90 per cent double
flowers.
Improved Large Flowering Ten Week
These are a superior large flowering
strain. i
Separate Colors as follows: Blood Red,
White, Pink, Purple, at 15c per pkt.
Large Flowering Mixed — A grand mix-
ture of double flowered sorts. Pkt., 10c.
SUNFLOWER
New Miniature Mixed — Numerous small
flowers. Pkt., 10c.
Chrysanthemum Flowered — Double, rich
golden yellow; immense blooms on strong
tall stalks. Pkt., 10c.
Single “Stella” — Beautiful single flowers
of golden yellow, each with black disc. Ef-
fective cut flowers. Pkt.. 10c.
Red Sunflower — Plants grow 5 to 8 feet
tall and the flowers range from 2 inches
to a foot across. The color varies greatly,
some being chestnut red throughout, while
others are red tipped with yellow, still
others are yellow washed with red; a por-
tion of the flowers will come pure yellow.
Pkt., 10c — 3 pkts., 25c.
SWEET ROCKET
An old fashioned hardy biennial, grow-
ing from 2 to 3 feet high, bearing fragrant
blossoms of white, lilac and purple, about
the latter part of May. A long keeping cut
flower. Easy to grow from seed. Pkt., 10c.
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SPENCER SWEET PEAS
Their easy culture, freedom of bloom, delightful fragrance and artistic appearance
combined with their splendid cut-flower qualities make them one of the most desirable
flowers for the general public. , .
Spring sowings should be made as early in the spring as the soil conditions permit.
Here in the Coast regions they can often be planted in February. They can also be
planted in trenches in November and with this method they will bloom very early in the
spring, in fact are usually in bloom for Decoration Day. The Spencer type is by far
the best, and we do not carry the Eckford types except in the Rainbow mixture, which
is partly made up from that type. I LLU M I N ATOR— A rich, glowing, cerise-
Agricola — Pale pinkish heliotrope flushed
over a white ground with distinct wire
edge of dark, heliotrope. Large waved
flowers. Pkt., 10c — V2-oz., 40c — oz., 75c.
Apple Blossom — Bright rose standard
with wings of very light primrose flushed
rose carmine; large flowers. Pkt., 10c — ■
V2-OZ., 40c— oz., 75c.
Asta Ohn — Large waved flowers of soft
lavender suffused with mauve. Pkt., 15c.
Barbara — Large flowers of a beautiful
salmon color. Exceptionally flne for cut-
ting or exhibition. Pkt., 15c — V2-0Z., 75c —
oz., $1.25.
BLANCHE FERRY (Improved) — Rose
pink standard; wings white, suffused and
tinted with light pink, Pkt., 15c.
Burpee’s White — Large waved flowers of
waxy white. Pkt., 15c.
Capt. of the Blues— Purple, with blue
wings, beautifully waved; margin of petals
marbled. Pkt., 10c — V2-0Z., 40c — oz., 75c.
Countess Spencer — The original Spencer
pea and still one of the best. Very large
flowers of open form on good stems. Color,
bright clear pink, Pkt., 10c — V2-oz., 50c —
oz., 90c.
DOBBIES CREAM — A strong grower pro-
ducing freely of large, much waved flowers
and often duplexed. The rich deep cream
color is very attractive. Pkt., 15c — V^-oz.,
75c — oz., $1.25.
DOBBIES BLUE PICOTEE — Pure whi+e,
daintily edged with a narrow border of vio-
let blue. Pkt., 15c — %oz., 75c.
DUPLEX CREAM — Large flowers of a
beautiful cream color with double stand-
ards. Pkt., 15c.
Elfrida Pearson — The color is a lovely
shade of light pink, both buds and flowers
being tinted with salmon pink. Pkt., 10c —
V2-0Z., 50c — oz., 90c.
FIERY CROSS — Standards brilliant flre-
red or rich orange scarlet; wings rich,
cherry orange. One of the most brilliant
colors known in sweet peas. Pkt., 15c —
Y2-0Z., 75c.
Flora Norton — Bright blue flowers of
large size. A very popular variety. Pkt.,
15c — V2-0Z., 40c — oz., 75c.
Florence Nightengale — A soft, clean, rich
lavender with light sheen of rose pink.
Pkt., 10c— i/^-oz., 40c — oz., 75c.
HERCULES— Immense flower with stand-
ards often measuring two and one-half
inches across. Color, a beautiful soft rose
self. Pkt., 15c— Va-oz., 60c— oz., $1.00.
See new Early Flower
salmon, with artihcial light me eneci is
orange scarlet. Flowers large and much
waved. Pkt., 15c — V2-oz., 75c — oz., $1.25.
King Edward Spencer— Extra large flow-
ers of deep rich carmine scarlet. Often four
flowers on a stem. Pkt., 15c — V2-oz., 75c —
oz., $1.25.
MARGARET AT LEE— A rich glowing
pink on cream ground, softly suffused with
salmon in the standard. Wings are pink-
ish rose and salmon; a very beautiful
flower. Pkt., 15c — %-oz., 40c.
MIRIAM BEAVER — Large, beautifully
waved flowers on long stems. The color
is soft shell pink on cream ground, lightly
overlaid with soft hydrangea pink. The
plants are strong, vigorous growers. We
recommend this variety very highly. Pkt.,
15c— V2-OZ., 75c— oz., $1.25.
Mrs. C. W. Breadmore — The flowers are
cream with a picotee edge of decided pink.
Flowers large and often four to the stem.
Pkt. ,10c — V2-OZ., 40c — oz., 75c.
Mrs. Routzahn — Buff or apricot ground,
suffused with delicate pink, richer at the
edges. Pkt., 10c — V2-oz., 40c — oz., 75c.
OLD ROSE — A desirable new shade in
sweet peas. Old rose is always a popular
color, and this new variety should please.
Pkt., 20c.
Othello — Considered the best of the ma-
roon Spencer peas. The flowers are large
and stems extra good. Pkt., 10c — V2-0Z., 40c
— oz., 75c.
Paradise Ivory — Beautiful large flowers
of old ivory. Pkt., 15c — V2-0Z., 60c — oz.,
$1.00.
ROBERT SYDENHAM— A large flower
borne on strong plants, the color being a
glowing orange throughout. Pkt., 15c —
V2-0Z., 75c.
Rosabel I e — A magnificent large and finely
waved bright rose. Extra flne in every
respect. Pkt., 10c — V2-oz., 40c — oz., 75c.
Royal Purple — Rich royal purple; very
distinct and extra fine. Pkt., 15c.
Sterling Stent — Rich glowing deep sal-
mon, suffused v/ith orange. Pkt., 15c.
SUNPROOF CRIMSON — Large flowers of
brilliant rich crimson. The blooms are
not subject to burning from the heat like
many other red flowered varieties.. Pkt.,
15c — V2-0Z., 90c.
WEDGEWOOD — The best light blue
Spencer; large flowers on strong stems;
very desirable. Pkt., 15c — %-oz., 75c-— oz.,
$1.25. : '
g Sweet P-eas, page 23.
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SWEET PEAS— Continued
THE PRE^'IDENT — Immense flowers of
glowing scarlet self, carried on strong stems,
usually in fours. It has been termed the
“brightest color in sweet peas,” and does
not burn. It is far ahead of anything in
the orange scarlet class. Pkt., 20c — V2-oz.,
90c.
Vermillion Brilliant — A bright intense
scarlet; very popular. Pkt., 15c.
GILL'S SWEET PEAS IN MIXTURE
GILL’S PROGRESSIVE MIXTURE— This
Spencer mixture contains a splendid assort-
ment of colors, both light and heavy shades,
and gives fine satisfaction every year. Pkt.,
10c — oz.. 30c — 14-lb., 90c — lb., $3.00.
SOFT BLEND SPENCERS— This mixture
fills a long-felt want in Sweet Peas for
those who desire a mixture of soft tones.
This blend is made by mixing up-to-date
Spencers in the following shades; Cream,
light pink, white and soft lavender, mixed
in the proper portions for the right effect.
Pkt., 10c — V2-0Z., 40c — oz., 75c.
CONTRAST BLEND SPENCERS— Orange
scarlet and rich cream. Try this for won-
derful cut flower effects and also for grow-
ing together. Pkt., 15c — V2-oz., 60c — oz.,
$1.00.
*Gi!l’s Rainbow Mixture — We feel confident
this grand mixture contains more shades
than any mixture sold. For years we have
been securing mixtures from different
houses, and growing them together. It con-
tains man}^ Spencer peas. Visitors who
saw them in bloom said they had never
seen so many colors in one mixture, near-
ly 100 different shades being in evidence.
We have many fine reports from this seed.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 20c— 14-lb., 60c— lb., $1.75.
CUPID SWEET PEAS
A dwarf type growing about 6 inches in
height and 15 inches in diameter. Useful
for borders and edges.
SEPARATE COLORS— Cupid Blue, Cupid
Cream, Cupid Lavender and Cupid Red.
Each, pkt., 10c — 1^-oz., 25c — oz., 40c.
Cupid Mixture — Containing all colors.
Pkt., 10c— oz., 35c— 14-lb., $1.00. •
SWEET PEA FERTILIZER
This will produce immense flowers and
of better color. Use one pound to 10 feet
of drill, mixed into the soil before plant-
ing. Lb., postpaid, 20c— E. or F., lb., 15c —
10 lbs. at 12c lb.
SWEET WILLIAM
This hardy biennial is one of the best
cut flow^ers and is again coming to the
front.
Separate Colors as follow's in single sorts:
White, Crimson, Maroon and Scarlet, at 10c
per pkt.
Single Mixed — All colors. Pkt., 10c.
Double Mixed — Quite a portion will come
double. Pkt., 15c.
NEWPORT PINK— This beautiful new
Sweet William is of distinct color, being
salmon rose or watermelon pink. The flow-
ers are borne in massive heads and make
very effective cut flowers. Pkt., 15c.
SCARLET BEAUTY— A very striking
deep scarlet variety. Everyone should try
this grand variety. Pkt., 15c.
TAGETES
Highly scented border plant, dwarf and
compact, bright golden flowers. Pkt., 10c.
THUNBERGIA, BLACK EYED SUSAN
Rapid growing annual climber, preferring
a warm situation; useful for hanging bas-
kets, vases, along fences, etc. Buff white,
orange, etc., with dark eyes; 4 feet. Mixed
colors. Pkt., 10c — ^4-oz., 50c.
VERBENAS
We carry a fine strain of mammoth ver-
benas which have been improved and se-
lected for years. Sow inside and set out
in May, or they may be sown outdoors in
May and will bloom about August.
Separate Colors as follows: Pink, Pur-
ple, Scarlet, White and Blue. Pkt., 10c.
Mammoth Mixed — Large flowers, all the
colors. Pkt., 10c.
VINCA
Ornamental free flowering plants; fine for
bedding. Sown outdoors in May will bloom
in August.
Mixed — Pkt., 10c.
Pure White — Pkt., 10c.
WALL FLOWERS
Half hardy perennials, blooming early in
the Spring.
Single Mixed — Select mixture. Pkt., 10c.
Double Mixed — A fine selection. Pkt., 15c.
Goliath — A splendid single variety; flow-
ers of a rich shining red with black vel-
vety sheen. Pkt., 15c.
Cloth of Gold — Immense single flowers of
clear rich golden yellow. Pkt., 16c.
ZINNIAS
Zinnias are one of the old fashioned flow-
ers which, very much improved, have come
back into popular favor. They are easy
to grow and withstand drouth exception-
ally well. The new improved giant strains
we offer below are often 5 inches in diam-
eter and make exceptionally fine cut flowers.
For garden effects they are wonderful. They
can be started in frames, hot beds er boxes
inside like asters, or they may be planted
in the open ground May 15th to June 1st.
GIANT ZINNIAS— This highly selected
strain produces immense flowers twice as
large as the common kinds. It is not un-
common to see blooms 5 to 6 inches in
diameter. We offer this wonderful strain
in the following colors. All double: Giant
White, Giant Orange, Giant Scarlet, Giant
Golden Yellow, Giant Crimson, Giant Pur-
ple, Giant Pink, Giant Burnt Orange, Giant
Buttercup, Giant Mixed, at 15c each per pkt.
Large Flowering Mixed, fine mixture; pkt.
10c.
See new early flowering Sweet Peas,page 23.
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GILL’S SELECT GLADIOLI
PRICES given are postpaid up to and including fourth zone. 50 at 100 rate; 6 at
dozen rate. Only one variety can be used to secure doz. or 100 rate. Single bulbs 10c
each, except where noted.
Doz. 100
America — Soft lavender pink, extra large flowers on good spikes, .75 $ 5.00
BARON HU LOT — Rich, velvety purple; very striking 1.00 7.00
CHICAGO SALMON — Beautiful combination of orange and salmon. Ea., 15c 1.25 8.00
Chicago White — White with faint lavender streaks in lower petal; early 1.00 7.00
EMPRESS OF INDIA— Dark blackish red; darkest gladiolus 1.00 7.00
EUROPA — Snow white without shadings; best white sort. Each, 20c 2.00 15.00
GOLDEN WEST— Brilliant orange with dark stripe in throat 1.00 7.00
Glory — Ruffled type; delicate pink with crimson stripe in lower petal 1.00 7.00
Glory of Holland — White with markings of red in throat 1.00 7.00
HALLY — Delicate salmon-pink, very early; extra fine 75 5.00
Isaac Buchanan — Golden yellow marked and veined with red 1.00 7.00
LEIBESFEUR — Fine spikes of bright coral red. Each, 20c 2.00 15.00
Mrs. Francis King — Brilliant Vermillion scarlet; fine cut fiower 75 5.00
Miagara — Delicate cream-yellow marked with carmine. Each, 15c 1.25 8.00
PANAMA — Large, deep pink, on tall spikes 75 5.00
PINK BEAUTY — Earliest of all; pink with crimson blotch. Each, 15c 1.25 8.00
PINK PERFECTION — Color a true La France pink; large. Each, 15c 1.50 10.00
Princeps — Bright red with white blotch on lower petals 75 5.00
ROGUES TORCH — Rose blending into yellow, dark red blotch; extra fine.... 1.00 7.00
Schwaben — Sulphur yellow with brownish carmine blotch. Each, 15c 1.50 10.00
SULPHUR KING — Clear sulphur yellow, fine spikes. Each, 20c 2.25 17.50
War — Tall spikes of deep blood red, shaded crimson black. Each, 15c 1.25 8.00
Willy Wigman — Soft rose, blending into white with dark red blotch 1.00 7.00
MIXED GLADIOLI Doz. 100
Fancy Mixture — Named sorts in splendid mixture 1.00 7.00
Oregon Mixture — All shades in fine mixture 60 4.00
CANNAS
Cannas are very useful for massing in beds where a tropical effect is desired. They
should not be planted outside until danger of frost is over. One of the best ways to raise
Cannas in this climate is as follows: Dig out the soil from the bed desired to a depth
of about 2% feet, then fill in about one foot of fresh horse manure, loose. Tramp this
down and fill in the soil, rounding up the center of the bed. The Cannas can then be
planted in such a manner as to produce a mass effect. They should have plenty of
water in warm weather.
We supply bulbs unless order is filled late in the season, then we send plants.
Each Doz.
FIREBIRD — 4 feet; immense glistening scarlet, green foliage 35 $3.50
MORNING GLOW — 4 feet; rich pink, bronze foliage - 35 3.50
THE PRESIDENT — The best red variety to date 40 4.00
JUANITA — feet; golden orange flowers, bronze foliage 35 3.50
FLAG OF TRUCE — Almost pure white flowers 35 3.50
WINTERS COLOSSAL — Immense, vivid scarlet — 35 3.50
Yellow King Humbert — Green foliage, large yellow flowers spotted red 25 2.50
King Humbert — Clear glistening scarlet; bronze foliage 25 2.50
Allemania — Dark salmon with golden markings, green foliage 25 2.50
DAHLIA CULTURE
We publish a leaflet giving the history, classification and culture of the Dahlia which
we wil send free to all asking for it and will also include one with each order of Dahlias.
The proper time to plant Dahlias depends considerably upon the soil and location,
but generally from April 20th to May 20th is the best season. Too early planting should
be avoided, as the tendency is to produce an early season of bloom, thus ripening the
plants before the Fall season, the time most desirable for their best display. This does
not apply to the conditions along the coast where cool breezes make the Summer a good
blooming season. Here the bulbs may be planted earlier than stated above.
The bulbs should be placed about five or six inches deep, on a slight angle, but al-
ippst flat, the eye or sprout uppermost. When the sprouts have made a few inches of
growth above ground, remove all but one eye, the strongest. The size of the bulb
planted is not material, if it has a good eye. For complete culture, get our leaflet.
Use our Dahlia Fertilizer on Dahlias, Cannas and Gladioli.
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Gill Bros. Blue Ribbon Dahlias
We are the largest dahlia growers west of the Mississippi River, and have estab-
lished a reputation for good, reliable stock that is true to name, and now fill orders for
dahlias all over the United States. Our soil produces solid, vigorous bulbs that are,
owing to their acclimation far superior to Eastern stock. We have several letters from
Eastern states which claim our bulbs did far better than their own stock.
The dahlia is fast becoming the leading fiower. This is due largely to their easy
culture, freedom of bloom and great variety of colors and formation. There are no fiowers
that can equal them for decorative effects. See dahlia culture, page 35.
DAHLIA ORDERS
Will be filled during April and May, but
may be sent to us at any time for booking,
and will be filled in the rotation received.
No dahlia orders will be filled after June
1, except collections listed below, which will
be sent up to June 15 if stock is unsold.
Orders for dahlias of $10 or more may se-
lect 10 per cent of the amount, extra, in
dahlias as a premium.
GILL’S DAHLIA COLLECTIONS
Since it is impossible for us to gauge the
amount of sales upon anj’’ variety in ad-
vance, we often have a surplus of dahlias
left in very good sorts. This enables us
to make the remarkably low rates on col-
lections given below. These bulbs will be
labeled with their correct name and no two
alike, chosen with regard to color; however,
they must be entirely our own selection.
Prices are postpaid.
No. 1 — 12 Cactus Dahlias, good standard
sorts, $2.50; six for $1.50.
No. 2 — 12 Peony Dahlias, $2.25; six for
$1.25.
No. 3 — 12 Decorative Dahlias, $2.25; six
for $1.25.
No. 4 — 12 Show Dahlias, $1.75; six for
$1.00.
No. 5 — 6 Single Dahlias for 90c.
No. 6 — 6 Collorette Dahlias for $1.00.
No. 7 — 6 Pompon Dahlias for 90c.
No. 8 — 12 New Dahlias, mixed, new sorts
in main classes, $3.75; six for $2.00.
No. 9 — Standard Dahlias, mixed, in main
classes, 12 for $2.00; six for $1.25.
No. 10— GILL’S DANDY COLLECTION
We offer in this collection a mixture of
bulbs which are untagged, but represent
good dahlias, and for those who are not par-
ticular to have the names, they will give
fine satisfaction. These will be put up in
advance and no selections other than our
own can be permitted. Price for box of
12 good, strong bulbs, $1.35; six for 85c;
postpaid.
Hybrid Cactus — Mrs. Warnaar
DAHLIA GUARANTEE
We guarantee all the bulbs we send out
to grow and to be true to name. In case
of dahlias not growing they must be re-
turned to us by July 1, of the season when
purchased, with our labels attached. Some-
times bulbs are slow to sprout, but if at
the end of 20 days they have not done
so, remove the earth carefully from the
bulb and if still dormant, return it to us;
we can send you another at once; however,
if it reaches us too late for planting that
season, we will book the order for refilling
the season following.
Flowers considered untrue to name should
be sent to us by parcel post for verifica-
tion. Any extras we may include free in
orders are not subject to the above guar-
antee.
PRICES
The prices on all Dahlias offered include
postage or express, which we prepay.
GIGANTIC YELLOW PEONY DAHLIA
OUR OWN INTRODUCTION
CITY OF PORTLAND (1918 Peony) — Beyond doubt one of the finest dahlias ever
introduced and, we believe, the largest yellow dahlia in existence. The gigantic
fiowers average 8 to 10 inches and fiowers 13 inches in diameter have been pro-
duced. While these fiowers are immense, they are not coarse, but give a graceful
artistic effect. The plants are strong and vigorous, with beautiful deep green foliage,
while the stems are long, strong and erect, holding the giant fiowers in an upright
position. The color is a clear, deep, rich golden yellow. The variety has made a
sensation wherever exhibited and won first prize for the largest bloom at the San
Francisco Dahlia Show last fall. Each, $4.00.
PORTLAND, OREGON
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DAHLIAS INTRODUCED BY GILL BROS.
Our 1921 Introductions
SOLDIER BOY (Peony) — A new garden peony dahlia of giant size and entirely distinct
in color. The plants are strong and vigorous and are loaded with blooms throughout
the season. Flowers nine inches across are not uncommon. The color on the face of
the petals suggest the name, for it is a very close approach to Khaki. The reverse
of the petals are a deep carmine rose. Many of the petals are twisted so the face
of the blooms show the combined colors. The stems are not rigid but are fairly
strong. The strong fort of this variety will be for garden decoration. Bulbs, $3.50 each.
DOMINIQUE (Peony) — A striking new varigated sort which caused much comment by
visitors. We believe it is the best varigated peony yet introduced. The flowers
are of large size and the petals quite long, about two-thirds from the base being a
rich garnet maroon, the balance is tipped pure white. The stems are long and
erect and the plants are very free flowering. Bulbs, $2.50 each.
CORAL QUEEN (Peony) — An immense flower of rather flat formation. The petals are
very long, at the same time rather broad, the color being a beautiful coral shade
zoned with yellow in the center of the flower. The plants are very strong and vig-
orous and bloom quite freely. Stems good. Bulbs, $2.50 each.
PEACHES AND CREAM (Peony) — One of the daintiest flowers yet introduced, being
creamy yellow, softly toned with peach blossom-pink. The plants are rather tall but
bushy and produce freely of medium large flowers on good stems. It is also a good
cut flower. Bulbs, $1.00 each.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT (Decorative) — Tall, vigorous plants producing giant flowers
of orange scarlet on strong erect stems of good length. Bulbs, $2.00 each.
SULPHUR KING (Decorative), 1921 — Gigantic blooms of clear sulphur yellow. Mas-
sive, heavy flowers on good stems, produced freely. Bulbs, $2.50 each.
ELEGANT (H. C.) — This is an improved Wodan dahlia. The color is slightly different,
being a more decided shading of salmon. The blooms are produced freely and are car-
ried erect on long stems, making it a splendid cut flower sort. Everyone familiar
with the Wodan variety will want this in their collection. Bulbs, $1.00 each.
OUR OTHER INTRODUCTIONS
GARNET KING (1919 Peony) — An immense flower of bright deep garnet, carried on
good stems. Strong, vigorous, free flowering plants. Each, $2.00.
ARMISTICE (Peony) — A giant peony of pure white with strong erect stems. Flowers of
flattened formation; long, narrow, flat petals radiating from a conspicuous yellow
pollen center. Each, $1.50.
JAMES C. GILL (Peony) — This variety and Marcella Gill are the two flnest cut flower
sorts in our whole collection, and we doubt if they are equaled anywhere. Ar-
tistic flowers of giant size are carried on extra long stems. The plants are medium,
height and loaded with blooms all season. There are 4 to 5 rows of large, broad
petals, the color being a bright, rich golden orange marked and toned with scarlet.
It is the ideal cut flower, especially where autumn colors are needed for decora-
ting. Each, $2.50.
MARCELLA GILL (Decorative) — The best cut flower dahlia for florists ever introduced.
The color is a delightful soft sea-shell pink, bright and attractive. It is far su-
perior to Delice and will produce three times the amount of blooms in a season. It
is among the earliest to bloom. The plants are dwarf while the stems are small,
but extra long, stiff and wiry. After cutting, the flowers outkeep any other variety.
The demand is so strong for this variety that we are unable to produce enough stock
to supply all orders, and we suggest early purchases. Each, $3.00.
WASCO BEAUTY (Cactus-Peony) — A remarkable dahlia which came as the result of
hybridizing with the Geisha. It is a stronger grower than its parent, and while
much different in form and color, it is equally as striking. The petals are long and
slender, much on the type of Philadelphia, but the flower is much larger, being of
immense size. The petals are bronzy red, marked and tipped with rich yellow. The
long, slightly incurved and irregular petals compose a distinct flower. Each, $1.00.
AMAZEMENT (Decorative) — Visitors at our gardens were amazed to And pure red,
pure white and variegated dahlias all on one plant. Some of the flowers were pure
white except for one outer row of scarlet petals. It seems there are no regular
colors for this flower to bloom, but the form is the same with all. The flowers are
full double with serrated tips. Each, 75c.
CHALLENGE (Decorative, 1918) — Another large, distinct flower that well might offer a
challenge on strength of stem, freedom and perfection of bloom. The base of the
petals are yellow, but from about half the distance outward to the tips they are
heavily marked with deep garnet crimson. As the season advances the shades be-
come lighter, but are at all times very pretty. One of the first to bloom and extra
good for cutting. Each, 50c.
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DAHLIAS INTRODUCED BY GILL BROS.— Continued
FRATERNITY (Decorative) — A very delicate buff colored flower carried erect on long,
strong stems. Stems two feet long can usually be cut and they are to be found in
plenty. The flowers are about six inches in diameter and of true decorative type.
Few dahlias in existence have better stems than this, and it will be a popular cut
flower. Each, 75c.
POMONA (Decorative) — The flowers are extra large and of pure, deep creamy amber
throughout. The stems are long and erect and valuable for cutting. The main por-
tion of the bloom is composed of the usual decroative petals, but the center of the
flower is decidedly quilled. Strong, vigorous, free bloomii^g plants, always attrac-
tive. Each, $1.00.
fluffy (Peony) — A very fluffy, irregular flower of good size on rigid, erect stems.
The color is a delicate buff or fawn pink. This was one of the freest flowering
plants in our grounds and was a general favorite for cutting. Each, $1.00.
EPHRAIM GILL (H. C. — Enormous blooms, often nine inches across; deep amber, suf-
fused orange scarlet. Stems, erect and strong; strong, vigorous plants. Each, $2.00.
MASSIVE (Decorative) — A gigantic flower composed of long, broad flat petals of great
substance and produced on good stems. The massive flowers are often eight to ten
inches across and are of distinct coral orange color. Each, $1.00.
OREGON BEAUTY (Peony) — This popular sort of our own introduction is known all over
the U. S. Immense, heavy flowers on good, graceful stems; brilliant fiery scarlet,
overlaid with a golden sheen. The back petals fold back to the stems. A splendid
flower for cutting. Each, 35c.
MOUNT HOOD (Decorative) — Strong, upright plants of medium height; produce beau-
tiful white blooms on strong stems. The whitest of all dahlias. Each, 50c.
AUTUMN GOLD (Decorative) — Large flowers on good stems; color yellow suffused
with salmon. Very popular. Each, 25c.
POINSETTIA (Duplex) — One of our most popular introductions and especially valuable
for garden decoration. It is simply loaded with brilliant, fiery scarlet bio ms with
open yellow pollen c'-nters. Shape and color remind one of the Christmas Poinset-
tia. Each, 25c.
MRS. HELEN LADD CORBETT (Peony) —Large flowers, borne freely on long stems;
beautiful soft pink, tinted lavender. Each, 35c.
TILLAMOOK SHOW^ — Immense quilled flowers of delicate blush, depening to rose t
tips. Good stems. Each, 25c.
Richard Buttle (Peony) — Large flowers of bright golden orange, lightly suffused with
scarlet; good stems. Each, 25c.
Netarts (Show) — White dotted and penciled with purplish crimson. Each, 20c.
Mollala (show) — Large, ball-shaped blossoms of lemon yellow, tipped white. Each, 35c.
Gill’s General List of Dahlias
CACTUS AND HYBRID CACTUS
Explanation. — Those varieties in our list which are capitalized are the newer in-
troductions. H. C. indicates Hybrid Cactus; these have broader and more massive
petals. We have numerous other varieties which, for lack of space, we do not list; but
if there are any other varieties you wish, please write us, as we may have them.
Amazone — A large free flowering dahlia, amarinth red, suffused purple $0.25
ATTRACTION, H. C. — Immense flowers of clear lilac rose; strong stems 1.25
Beloit, H. C. — Gigantic blooms are held erect on long, stiff stems; color, deep pur-
plish garnet with crimson suffusion. A strong, vigorous grower 75
Bianca, H. C. — Erect, stout stems; delicate lavender pink. Fine cut flower 1.00
BIZARRE — Incurved petals, lower half crimson scarlet, upper half white 76
Cambrain — Incurved petals of clear salmon shading to yellow at tips. Habit and
flower stems good 60
Capt. Scott — Free flowering, white with long petals; stems good 60
Chipeta, H. C. — Mammoth flowers on long, erect stems; rich amarinth red 60
Conquest — Immense flowers of crimson garnet; strong stems, incurved petals .60
Countess of Lounsdale — A peculiar blending of salmon pink and amber; very free .26
Country Girl — Incurved petals, golden yellow, suffused at tips with salmon rose 35
Crepuscule — Large flowers with long petals, pale orange yellow, shaded fawn 25
DIANA, H. C. — A gigantic flower, rich crimson with violet reflex; strong stems 1.00
Dornrorschen — Carmine and brilliant red, shading to delicate pink and white 35
Dragon de Or, H. C. — Golden yellow, on good stems. Very attractive .25
EDITH CARTER — Fine cut flower of good size; color, yellow, heavily suffused with
bright rosy carmine. One of the best cactus dahlias to date 60
ELEGANT, H. C. — An improved Wodan (see dahlias introduced by Gill Bros.) 1.00
EPHRAIM GILL, H. C. — (See dahlias introduced by Gill Bros.) 2.00
ETENDARD DE LYON, H. C. — Immense flowers on strong stems; color, rich car-
mine rose; almost magenta. A strong, vigorous vairety 76
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Fernand Olivet, H. C. — Large, free; maroon, with darker center; strong, wiry stems .25
Florrie Wells — Long straight petals of peculiar shade of rosy crimson; medium size
flowers on strong stems. Free flowering 35
Fulgent — Brilliant rich cardinal scarlet. Large perfect blooms 35
F. W. FELLOWS — Giant orange cactus; long, narrow petal, slightly incurved; strong
stems and vigorous plants - 75
GARIBALDI, H. C. — Immense flowers on strong erect stems; scarlet shaded orange 1.25
GEO. WALTERS, H. C. — One of the largest and best novelties to date. Immense
flowers on strong stems; rich salmon rose, suffused with gold in the center 1.00
Geraldine Edwards — Long petals, lavender blush, shading to creamy yellow at base.. .50
GEO. L. STILLMAN, H. C. — Strong, tall plants and stems; velvety light maroon.... 2.00
GOLDEN WEST, H. C. — Large bold flowers on strong stems; color, deep rich yellow
heavily overlaid with orange. A fine cut flower and one of the best dahlias
yet introduced 75
Gondola — Clear rosy pink, with long, narrow, incurved petals; free flowering 35
Graphic — Incurved petals, dark purple, distinctly tipped with white; very striking.. .35
HERBERT RABY — Large flowers composed of long, narrow, tubular petals, prettily
arrayed, not only incurved but twisted like a spining wheel. Deep wine crimson .50
H. Wearing — Long, narrow, straight petals; salmon, passing to bright amber at base .35
Iverma— Extra large flowers of a beautiful salmon-fawn color. Good stem 50
J. H. Jackson — Brilliant crimson maroon; free flowering, good stems 25
John Henri, H. C. — Light velvety maroon with claw-shaped petals; cactus peony type .25
Jupiter — Yellow base passing to salmon, striped and splashed with crimson; large .35
KALIF, H. C. — Immense flowers of brilliant scarlet, borne freely on strong upright
stems. This giant variety is very popular 75
King Fisher — Large, incurved flowers of bluish lilac 50
Kremhilde — An old favorite, brilliant pink, shading to white center 20
Lapwing — Extra large; pale yellow center, passing to salmon pink 35
LIEUT. ROBINSON — Very large flower with incurved, twisted and interlaced petals;
color, clear ruby with amarinth at tips; very attractive 1.50
Lorna Doone — Pretty medium-sized flower on good stems; color, yellow at base, the
greater portion pink, tinted carmine. Good cut flower 25
Marathon — Large incurved flowers on strong stems; color, deep rich purple 35
Margaret Bouchon — Large flowers with straight petals; soft rose, with white tips.. .50
MELODY — One of the most distinct flowers yet introduced; long incurved petals of
clear yellow over half their length, the balance pure white. Very popular 75
HELEN DURNBAUGH, H. C. — Large flowers composed of rather broad petals, car-
ried on strong stems; color, delicate blush deepening to rose in center 2.00
MISS JUDD^ — Incurved claw-like blooms on good stems; color, lemon-yellow at tips
and base, tinged and blended with light shades of pink 75
Model I — Clear waxy yellow, with delicate plum blush over the tips. Good cut sort 35
Neptune — Large, twisted petals; rose pink striped carmine 35
Nerthus, H. C. — Center, rich bronzy yellow, passing to carmine-rose tips 35
NIBELUNGENHORT, H. C. — Giant blooms on strong stems; old rose suffused apricot .60
OLYMPIC — Large,' deep crimson on good stems; petals long and incurved 60
PIERROT — A striking variety of immensesize; long incurved petals of deep, rich
amber, boldly tipped pure white; stems good 75
Pompeii — A remarkable variety; Pompiian-red with white halo and tips 35
Red Coat — Large bright scarlet flowers with long twisted petals. Free flowering 35
RHEINISHER FROHSINN — Flowers of large size and splendid form on strong,
erect stems; the long incurved petals are white at the base, but at about one-
half of their length they become suffused with carmine rose, giving a cerise
effect to the whole flower. A splendid exhibition flower 75
Southern Belle — Long incurved, twisted petals of garnet maroon; large; good stems .35
STERNA, H. C. — Large flowers on extra strong stems. Long twisted petals of
sulphur yellow 75
Thais, H. C. — Broad, white petals, lightly suffused with soft mauve; strong stems.. .50
T. G. Baker — Large, incurved flowers of clear yellow on strong stems 25
Tokio — Large; ground color, silvery-rose, suffused rosy carmine with golden sheen .50
TOM LUNDY, H. C. — A California variety of immense size with good stems. Petals
rather long and broad and bright velvety red 1.00
Trojan — Large flowers with long petals; yellow, with picotee edge of salmon 35
UNION JACK — Very striking; long narrow petals; scarlet tipped white 50
WALKURE — A giant variety, often 10 inches across; strong, erect stems; sulphur,
deeping to gold at center 1.00
Walter Deegan — Intense, rich, fiery ::carlet, suffused with orange; strong stems 35
Wisconsin — Large flowers on good stems; rich wine crimson 35
Wodan — Large salmon-rose, shaded with gold; good cut flower : 50
YELLOW KING, H. C. — Giant flowers on long, erect stems, long, wavy, incurved
petals; color, yellow, shading to almost white at tips 1.00
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GILL’S DECORATIVE DAHLIAS
AMAZEMENT — Grand novelty (see Dahlias introduced by Gill Bros.) $0.75
Bessie Boston — Large deep cardinal red, with petal divided at tips; strong stems.. .35
Black Beauty — Large, velvety maroon, almost black; erect stems, free flowering 25
CHALLENGE — Early; free flowering (see Dahlias introduced by Gill Bros.) 50
CHARMINSTER — A large distinct flower of salmon terra cotta; strong stems 75
CREAM KING — Immense flowers; beautiful shade of cream; overlaid primrose 75
DREAM — Holland sort of unusual beauty, a conspicuous shade of salmon with am-
ber-like glow. Flowers stand erect on long, strong stems 60
DR. TEVIS — Gigantic flowers on strong plants and stems; old rose, shading to gold.. 1.50
FRATERNITY — Splendid cut flower (see Dahlias introduced by Gill Bros.) 75
GAIETY — Variegated sort, vivid scarlet, tipped with white; very flne 25
GEN. JOFFRE' — Pleasing pink shading to white center. Good cut flower 75
Henry Maier — Large flowers on good stems; rich golden yellow 25
HORTULANUS FEIT — A magniflcent flower of immense size and flattened form,
carried on strong, erect stems. Salmon, blended to yellow at center 60
Immense — Giant flowers, white, heavily marbled and streaked with crimson lake 50
Jeanne Charmet — Large blooms on strong stems; pinkish-lilac shaded with white.. .25
J. M. Goodrich — Beautiful salmon pink tipped yellow. Strong stems 25
John Wanamaker — Beautiful shade of orchid pink; free flowering 25
KING ALBERT — Giant flowers on strong erect stems; rich royal purple 1.00
KING OF AUTUMN — A grand dahlia with strong, erect stems of great length. The
color is new and distinct, being a soft buff yellow suffused with terra cotta. This
variety attracts much attention 1.00
La France — Large flowers on long, erect stems; rose pink of La France rose....*. 25
L. R. Kessing — A giant flower on strong stems; color bright watermelon red 50
Mme. Galy Miguel — Splendid cut flower, white, lightly suffused with violet rose. 50
MARCELLA GILL — Finest cut flower dahlia (see introductions by Gill Bros.) 3.00
MASSIVE — A giant of distinct coral orange (see dahlias originated by Gill Bros.).. 1.00
Master Paul — Large flowers on strong stems; pinkish lilac, shaded white 50
Mina Burgle (Minnie Burgle) — With good stems, of giant size and brilliant deep
scarlet color. Has become popular as a cut flower. 35
MT. HOOD — Whitest of all dahlias (see introductions by Gill Bros.) 50
Nevada — A large free flowering, pure white sort; ' very double .35
ORANGE DOAZON — Strong, vigorous plants, producing immense flowers on strong,
erect stems; color, light orange scarlet 35
PAUL BON YON — Beautiful, large blooms, freely produced on long, strong upright
stems; color, salmon pink with luminous golden sheen 50
POMONA — Large, deep creamy amber (see dahlias introduced bf Gill Bros.) 1.00
PRINCESS JULIANA — One of the best white dahlias for cutting. Medium sized
blooms on long, erect stems. Very free blooming 35
Purple Manitou — Large flowers of rich royal purple, carried erect on strong stems.. .25
RADEN KARTINI — Large flowers on strong, erect stems; salmon suffused with lilac
and mauve. This is a flrst-class dahlia 1.00
Seabright — Splendid flower of orange and buff. Good, strong stems 35
Souv. Doazon — Giant flowers of brick red color. Stems very strong 25
SULPHUR KING — Our 1921 introduction (see our list). Gigantic yellow flower 2.50
SULPHUREA^ — Exceedingly long, aster-like petals, compose a very large flower of
clear sulphur yellow. Early and free flowering; strong stems .75
THEODORE ROOSEVELT — Giant, orange scarlet (see introductions by Gill Bros.).. 2.00
Tenor Alyarez— Immense size; good stems; lilac-rose, variegated with crimson 35
Yellow Colosse — Immense double flowers, primrose yellow; strong stems 35
Zeppelin — Pleasing soft shade violet mauve, with silvery suffusion.. 25
GILL’S PEONY DAHLIAS
Ariadne — Fine large flower of amber and lemon shaded buff 25
ARMISTICE — Probably the largest white peony. See introductions by Gill Bros 1.50
ATTRACTION — A large flower of a distinct light coral color 25
Andrew Carnegie — A pure lively pink flower of large size, strong, erect stems.... 25
Aunt Polly — A distinct flower of yellow, suffused and edged with pink 25
Autumn — Petals pointed and twisted at tips; clear light American Beauty shade... .35
Autumn Gold — Beautiful autumn shade. See introductions by Gill Bros .25
Berch Van Heemstede — Large, free flowering yellow sort '.. .25
Bertha Von Suttner — Immense flowers on strong stems, petals twisted; delicate
salmon pink shaded yellow. One of the best peony type 50
Black Hawk — Large flowers of deep velvety maroon on strong stems .25
Caecilia^ — Giant lemon yellow, blending to white at tips; strong, erect stems .35
Canonchet — Distinct color; grayish salmon blended and marked with pink and gold.
Immense flowers with long petals 50
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Canon icus — Large full flowers of dark cerise; very distinct 50
CITY OF PORTLAND — Largest of all yellow dahlias. See our introductions 4.00
CHOWCHILLA — Flowers of immense size and unusual formations. Petals long and
partly rolled and of bright warm yellow. Strong stems 75
Cococina — A brilliant rich scarlet with decided yellow polen center. Strong stems 35
COPPER — Immense flowers with broad, fluffy, twisted petals, carried on strong
stems. Beautiful copper shade, tinted with bronze and apricot 75
CORAL QUEEN — Distinct new giant. See introductions by Gill Bros 2.50
DOMINIQUE' — Grand new variegated sort. See Gill Bros.’ introductions 2.50
Dr. Henry Sewell — Large flowers; fawn pink, shaded amber. Strong stems 25
Dr. Peary — Gigantic flowers of reddish mahogany, very attractive 25
DUTCHESS OF BRUNSWICK — Immense size; strong erect stems; color scarlet
shaded apricot. Very attractive 60
ELSA — Giant pure white variety with strong erect stems. Extra fine 75
F. EARL JAMES — Strong, vigorous plants producing giant fiowers freely on excel-
lent stems. Color distinct mottled cerise pink 75
Firegirl — Bright scarlet, heavily tipped with yellow. Good stems 35
Florence Cook — Perfect large flowers of silvery, light lavender pink; good stems 35
FLUFFY — Large, delicate buff pink. See introductions by Gill Bros 1.00
FRAULEIN BUDDE — Giant flowers; strong, erect stems; color lilac rose 35
GARNET KING — Giant garnet flowers. See introductions by Gill Bros 2.00
Geisha — Bright scarlet tipped and zoned with gold; strong stems : 60
Glory of Nijkerk — Large size on strong stems; purple, lightly shaded maroon .35
Hampton Court — Extra large, bright marine pink, carried erect on long, strong stems .25
HI GILL — Flowers of immense size; long, good stems; tall vigorous plants. Color,
rich golden yellow, suffused wiih salmony copper. Very popular 75
H. J. Lovink — Immense; dainty shade of lilac on white ground. Strong stems 35
ISAQUAH — Vigorous plants, immense lavender pink flowers on strong stems 35
JAS. C. GILL — Wonderful cut flower. See dahlias introduced by Gill Bros 2.50
John Green — Pointed petals, yellow center passing to fiery scarlet.. 25
John Williams — Large flowers of golden copper, carried on strong stems 25
LATONA — Large, long erect stems; buff yellow. Good cut flower 60
LAVERNE — Giant flowers, often 10 inches across; a pleasing lemon yellow... 75
LORD MILNER — Creamy yellow blended gold and crimson; erect stems... 50
MINNEHAHA — Giant, heavy, full flowers of light red. Good stems 35
Mme. Von Bystein — Lovely lilac blue, large size, long, erect stems 35
MONDSCHEIBE — Large, deep canary yellow; long, erect stems 50
Mrs. G. Gordon — Large flowers of beautiful cream color; good cut flower 35
Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett — Lavender pink. See introductions by Gill Bros 35
MT. BLANC — Gigantic white blooms on strong stems. Often 10 inches across 50
NINIGRET — Large, rich dark red, clouded and striped with scarlet. Good stems .35
NOKOMIS — Base variegated white and yellow, the whole flower striped with red 35
NORA LINDSAY — Giant blooms on erect stems. Dove color, suffused chamois and
pink, reverse of petals shaded dark mauve. Flower rather full 75
OREGON BEAUTY — Popular all over U. S. See introductions by Gill Bros 35
Orient — Brighter color than Geisha and with more erect stems 75
PEACHES AND CREAM — Very dainty color. See introductions by Gill Bros 1.00
PEARL RUGGLES — Gigantic blooms of exquisite color; carmine rose suffused on
white ground, shading to light pink at outer edges of petals. Strong stems hold
the flowers well out of the foliage 2.50
Pembroke — Large flowers of brigjit carmine shaded white. Good stems 25
Phenomenal — Pleasing combination of salmon, white, light red and violet, with
salmon prevailing. Very free flowering 25
Philadelphia — (Cactus Peony). Reddish purple suffused with white. Very free 25
Powhatan — Dark crushed strawberry color. Free flowering 25
PRINCESS MARY — ^Large flowers of mauve rose, touched sulphur. Strong stems 75
P. W. Jansen — Orange cerise, shaded yellow, large and free flowering, good stems.. .25
QUEEN ESTHER — Enormous full flowers of Du Barry shade of red 1.50
Red Cloud — Large full flower, of. rich, deep carmine 25
R. M. Buttle — Bright golden orange. See introductions by Gill Bros..... 25
Samoset — Large full flowers of light yellow, some petals tinted pink 25
SILVER TIPS — Bright red, heavily tipped with clear white; good stems 35
SOLDIER BOY — Our grand 1921 introduction. See list 3.50
Squanto — Reddish violet, growing redder at base. Free flowering 35
THE CHAM ELION — Gigantic flower of dark maroon with lighter shadings 50
Tillacum — Large flowers; light crimson with darker shadings; good stems 25
TITIAN — Large flower of rosy cerise, or petunia color 35
Uncas — Large pure white flowers with curled and twisted petals 35
VAN DYKE — Mammoth twisted flowers, salmon rose, tinted heliotrope; long stems .35
WADAWANNOCK — A giant scarlet flower on long stems. One of the finest 50
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WASCO BEAUTY — Giant peony cactus. See introductions by Gill Bros 1.00
Whidby — Light flesh pink with rose center; very dainty; good stems; free flowering .25
GILL’S SHOW DAHLIAS
A. D. LI VON I — This old favorite is still one of the best; color, clear, rich pink 20
American Beauty — ^Large blooms of gorgeous wine crimson; a splendid sort 35
CLARA SEATON — Enormous blooms of a pretty shade of rich, golden bronze 50
CREAMO — Gigantic flowers on long, erect stems. Partly grilled, creamy yellow 35
D. M. MOORE — Mammoth, perfect flowers of deep velvety maroon, almost black 35
DREER'S WHITE — Large, perfect quilled dahlia of* pure white 35
DREER’S YELLOW — Quilled; often 7 inches across, strong stems; clear yellow 50
Emily — Lavender pink, with white markings; good size; good stems 25
GRANT PURPLE — Immense flowers of French purple, on strong stems 35
Grand Dutchess Marie — Large; soft buff overlaid with orange, reverse shaded pink 25
Grand Duke Alexis — White edged with lavender, large and quilled 25
Lucy Fawcett — Large, sulphur yellow, striped carmine rose, long, strong stems 25
MISS HELEN HOLLIS — Gigantic flowers of deep scarlet on long, erect stems 50
Mme. Heine Furtado — Fine, pure white sort, long, erect stems 25
Molalla — Pine yellow tipped white. See introductions by Gill Bros 35
Netarts — Variegated, white and crimson. See dahlias originated by Gill Bros 20
Purple Netarts — Counterpart of above except color, which is purple 20
Purple Duke — Nice quilled flowers of pure purple. Good stems 25
Rose — Loosely arranged; deep rose pink; good stems, large flowers 35
Rosebud — White, effectively edged rose-pink; extra good 25
Stradella — Large flowers of deep purplish crimson on good stems 25
TILLAMOOK — Grand quilled, pink sort. See dahlias introduced by Gill Bros 25
W. W. RAWSON — Large quilled flower, white overlaid with lavender blush 25
GILLS SINGLE DAHLIAS
AMI BAR Rl LET — Purplish black foliage, small, rich garnet flowers; quite distinct.$0.20
ATLAS — Yellow buff, shaded slightly with scarlet, good large flower 20
BETTY — Dwarf; rosy lilac with crimson halo; miniature blooms 25
CHIEF TIGERTAIL' — Very distinct; fawn, spotted and striped maroon 35
DICTATOR — Large flowers on long, erect stems; dazzling vermillion suffused with
velvety crimson, yellow center. Fine cut flower with long keeping qualities 50
Eckfdrd Century — White ground, spotted with pink and penciled with crimson 20
Gigantea Alba Century — Best single white sort, large flowers on long stems 20
Jack — Brilliant flery orange scarlet, base overlaid with golden yellow 20
MRS. JOYSON HICKS — Miniature blooms on good stems, buff with crimson halo 35
Pink Century — Delicate soft pink, with lighter markings; very pretty 20
Poinsettia — Resembles Christmas poinsettia. See dahlia's introduced by Gill Bros..... .25
Purple Century — Large flowers of light purple. Good stems 25
Spanish Century — Large yellow flower, striped with red; good stems 20
UNION JACK — A very unique and striking flower; large stripes of red and white 25
COSMEA FLOWERED OR STAR DAHLIAS
This new type have rather small flowers, but have ideal stems for cutting, and re-
semble in style of bloom the annual cosmos. Our original stock came from England.
WHITE STAR — Beautiful pure white flower, with rich center of orange yellow,
closely resembling a water lily; long, erect stems 35
LOWFIELD STAR — Clear rosy pink on long, erect stems 25
GILL’S POMPON DAHLIAS
Achilles^ — Base of petals flesh color, tipped with pink 20
Amber Queen — Rich clear yellow, shaded apricot; very pretty 25
Belle of Springfield — Smallest of all dahlias, perfect flowers, of brick red 20
Bobby — Plum lolor; very flne, free flowering sort 20
Catherine — Perfect, quilled flowers of iwimrose yellow, very free flowering 20
Clara Harsh — Perfect blooms of yellow; tipped with crimson 20
Darkest of All — Deep velvety black, very perfect flowers; fine for cutting 20
Fashion — Perfect blooms of bright orange color 20
IMPROVED LITTLE HERMAN— Deep carmine, shaded garnet, tipped white. Extra
free flowering, with long, erect stems which are fine for cutting 25
REGINALD CORY — (Decorative Pompon). Soft crimson, tipped with white 35
Sunbeam — Very perfect blooms of crimson scarlet; extra fine sort 20
Winifred — Very dainty, white tipped with lavender 25
White Aster — Fine white variety with divided tips, giving it a refined appearance 25
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GILL’S COLLARETTE DAHLIAS
Diadem Collarette — Beautiful rosy pink with white collar; very pretty 35
GIANTE DE LYON — The largest and finest we have seen. Flowers of deep, velvety
orimsen with white collar carried on long, erect stems ,75
HERALD — Large, soft rosy pink with deeper shadings and white collar 35
JOHN BULL — Huge flowers on strong stems, color clear velvety maroon, with yel-
low disc and white collar. One of the best to date — 50
Mme. E. Poirier — Deep purple, suffused with lighter shades; collar white 26
Mme. Gygax — Bright cochineal-red, passing to yellow at tips; long primrose collar 25
MT. LASSEN — Fiery red with yellow collar; free flowering; long, erect stems 50
RHAPSODY — Starry flower of deep brownish red; collar yellow touched with red 35
Souv. de Chabanne — Lemon yellow, coral red markings; collar lemon, tipped white 25
SWALLOW — Beautiful pure white collarette; long, erect stems fine for cutting 36
TARANTELLA — Vivid red, often darker in center of petal and edged yellow; white
collar 50
VARIOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS
Prices given are for first-class stock prepaid to your address up to and including third
zone; beyond that we ship express at buyer’s expense.
Althea — Blooms in August and September. Double sorts, red, pink, white; $1.00 each.
BARBERRY, Thunbergi — Dwarf; small foliage, changing to red in autumn. 85c each.
Vulgaris — Yellow blooms in early summer, followed with scarlet fruit; 85c each.
Purpurea — Purple foliage, yellow flowers and purple fruit; 85c each.
BROOM, Scotch Broom — Trusses of bright yellow in early spring; 60c.
White Broom — Masses of white flowers in early spring; 85c each.
DEUTZIAS, Crenato — Double white, tinged rose. Attractive flowers. May, June; 85c.
Pride of Rochester — Double white tinged blush. May and June; 85c each.
Lemoinei — Large flowers in broad based cone-shaped heads. Pure white; 85c each.
HYDRANGEA, Paniculata — Pyramidal panicules a foot long, opening and changing to
rose. Very hardy and effective for the yard. $1.00 each.
Hills of Snow — Immense flat heads of white flowers. June to September. $1.00 each.
Hortensia — Large, flat heads; broad spreading plants. Pink, blue. $1.00 each.
LILAC, Common, White or Purple — Single flowers. 85c each.
Mme. Casimier Perier — Double white, immense trusses; deliciously scented. $1.00,
Pres. Grevy — Immense panicules of large double blue flowers. $1.00 each.
Souv. Louis Spaeth — Large trusses of deep red flowers; single. $1.00 each.
PRIVET — Evergreen hedge plants; 12 inches up, $1.75 dozen — $10.00 per 100. 2-year, 24
inches, $2.50 doz. — $12.50 per 100.
QUINCE, Japanese — Hardy shrubs; bright crimson flowers, in early spring. 75c each.
SNOWBALL, Common— The old fashioned snowball; flowering in May. 85c each.
Japanese — Abundant white balls of blooms. Heavy foliage. $1.00 each.
SPIREA, Van Houttei (Bridal Wreath) — Fountain of white when in bloom. 75c each.
Thunbergia — Fine, delicate foliage; small white flowers in the spring. 85c each.
Anthony Waterer — Covered with large umbels of deep crimson flowers. 75c each.
WEIGELA, Rosea — Large rose colored flowers. 85c each.
Eva Rathke — Blooms in summer and fall; rich ruby carmine. 85c each.
Candida — Large, pure white flowers. 85c each.
HARDY VINES
CLEMATIS, Henry! — Strong growers with large creamy white flowers. $1.00 each.
Jackmanii — Intense violet purple, large flowers. $1.00 each.
Ville de Lyon — Large size; the best bright red shade. $1.00 each.
Paniculata — Profussion of small white flowers in the fall. $1.00 each.
HONEYSUCKLE, Variegata — Foliage mottled yellow and green. 85c each.
Belgian — Old fashioned sweet-scented; red and yellow flowers. 75c each.
Hall’s Japan — Nearly evergreen; fragrant, white and yellow flowers. 85c each.
IVY, Boston Ivy^ — For walls; foliage bright green, changing to crimson and scarlet in the
fall. 85c each.
Virginia Creeper — For trellises, arbors, etc. Green foliage, changing to scarlet in
fall. 85c each.
English Ivy — Evergreen, dark green shiny foliage. Strong grower. 75c each.
JASMINE, White or Yellow — Fragrant, small flowers in spring ajid summer. 85c each.
TRUMPET VINE — Strong grower, orange-red trumpet shaped flowers in summer. 85c.
WISTARIA, Sinensis, White or Purple — Drooping clusters 7 to 12 inches long. $1.00.
Japanese or Multijuga, White or Light Purple — Loose, drooping racemes 1 to 3 feet
long. $2.00.
CINISTAMON VINE — Vines of rapid growth, sweet scented flowers. Tubers, 20c — doz., $1.75.
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Gill’s New and Standard Roses
The Roses we offer are good, strong plants and have good roots for starting. We
guarantee them true to name and will replace or refund on any not coming so. We
are not responsible for plants dying after being set out, since plants will be sent out
in good condition, and if they do not arrive so, you should notify us at once.
NOTE. — Letters after names stand for classes of roses as follows: T., tea roses;
H. T., hybrid tea; H. P., hybrid perpetual. Those in capitals are newer sorts.
PRICES. — The prices quoted below are on good 2-year bushes. The price per dozen
of any one variety is 10 times the single price. All prices are postpaid.
BETTY — H. T. Large flowers, flne long buds; coppery rose, shaded golden yellow $0.75
British Queen — H. T. Large white flower with pointed buds. Fine for cutting 75
COUNTESS CLAN WILLI AM — H. T. Long pointed buds, large full flowers; color,
pink at base, heavily edged with deep cherry red 1.00
CRIMSON QUEEN — H. T. Large full flowers of bright, rich velvety crimson 75
DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON — H. T. Intense yellow, shading to coppery yellow.. 1.00
EDITH PART — H. T. Rich red, suffused deep salmon and coppery yellow 75
Etoile de France — H. T. Large flowers on good stems; clear red-crimson velvet 75
Frau Karl Druschki — H. T. Large, full, perfect flowers of snow white. Extra flne 75
Gen. Jack — H. T. Jack rose; bright red; large double flowers, very hardy 75
Gen. McArthur — H. T. Bright scarlet, large, full and free blooming.. 75
GLADYS HOLLAND — H. T. Buff shaded orange yellow and pearly-peach 1.00
GORGEOUS — H. T. Large flowers, of deep orange-yellow, flushed coppery yellow,
veined reddish copper; strong vigorous plants 1.00
HOOSIER BEAUTY — H. T. Long pointed crimson-scarlet buds, with darker shadings 1.00
Jon. J. L. Mock — H. T. Large, bright cherry-red, inside of petals silvery white .75
KING GEORGE V. — H. P. Blackish-crimson with deep velvety violet flush 1.00
La France — H. T. Bright satin-pink, with silver reflex :... .75
LADY HILLINGDON — T. Long, slender, pointed buds of brilliant, deep golden yellow 1.00
Lady Battersea — H. T. Splendid bud rose; cherry-crimson, lightly shaded orange 75
LOS ANGELES — H. T. Luminous flame pink, toned with coral and shaded with
gold at base of petals. Very fragrant, long, pointed buds 1.50
MARY COUNTESS I LC HESTER — H. T. Large, circular petals; crimson-carmine.. .75
Mam^n Cochet (Pink) — T. Light pink, shaded salmon yellow; outer petals rose.. .75
MISS WILMOT — H. T. Charming sulphur-cream, faintly flushed at edges 1.25
Mme. Abel Chatenay — H. T. Carmine-rose, shaded deep salmon, long buds.. 75
Mme. Caroline Testout — H. T. The Portland rose; large, clear, bright, satiny pink .75
Mme. Cecil Brunner — P. Miniature blooms; bright rose, shaded salmon-pink 75
MME. C. MARTINET — Strong, vigorous grower of coppery-orange color l.OG
MME. EDW. HERRIOTT (Daily Mail)— H. T. Long buds; deep, reddish-copper.. 1.00
MME. MELANIE SOU PERT — H. T. Saffron yellow, suffused with carmine and pink 1.00
Mrs. A. R. Waddell — H. T. Scarlet buds, opening to deep redish saffron 75
MRS. CHAS. BELL — H. T. Large flowers on strong, vigorous plants; sea-shell pink 1.00
NATIONAL EMBLEM — H. T. Large and full; dark crimson; long, pointed buds.... 1.00
OPHELIA — H. T. Beautiful buds of salmon-orange; reflexed petals of honey yel-
low to deep yellow, suffused delicate pink and carmine. 75
OLD GOLD — H. T. Vivid reddish orange with coppery red and apricot shadings 76
Prince Camille de Rohan — H. P. Rich, dark maroon-crimson 75
RED LETTER DAY — H. T. Velvety, glowing scarlet-crimson buds and blooms 1.00
THERESA — H. T. Deep orange-apricot, passing to madder-pink, carmine splashes 1.00
TIPPERARY — H. T. Similar to Lady Hillingdon, but with softer shadings 1.00
White Testout — Same as Caroline Testout except color is pure white 75
White Maman Cochet — T. Creamy white, tinted on outer petals with rose 75
CLIMBING ROSES
American Pillar — Large single flowers, borne in huge clusters; apple blossom pink .75
Climbing Caroline Testout — Flowers same as Mme. Caroline Testout 75
Climbing Cecil Brunner — Flowers same as Cecil Brunner bush rose 75
Climbing Pink Cochet — Climbing type of this popular rose 75
Climbing White Cochet — Flowers same as White Cochet bush rose 75
CLIMBING SUNBURST — Flowers same as Sunburst bush rose 1.00
CLIMBING RICHMOND — Long buds of bright scarlet, like Richmond rose 75
Crimson Rambler — Immense clusters of small bright crimson flowers 75
Dorothy Perkins. — Shell pink flowers in large clusters; very popular 75
Flower of Fairfield — The everblooming Crimson Rambler 75
Hiawatha — Long sprays of brilliant carmine with white eye 75
Mme. Alfred Carrier — Large, double, creamy white, tinged pale yellow and blush 75
RED DOROTHY PERKINS— Intense, deep crimson 75
SILVER MOON — Large, single white blooms, similar to Clematis flowers 75
Thousand Beauties — Strong grower; large clusters of lovely soft pink flowers 75
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GILL’S HARDY PERENNIALS
The Fall season and early Spring are the best times to set out perennials. We sup-
ply strong plants that will bloom the first year with proper care. We prepay shipping
charges no all perennials at prices given.
Each. Doz.
ACANTHUS MOLLIS — Gigantic foliage, tropical effects, rosy fiowers 35c $3.50
ACHILLEA (Yarrow) The Pearl — Double white, everlasting fiowers 25c 2.50
ALYSSUM, Saxatile Compactum — Fine border plant; mass of yellow fiowers.... 25c 2.50
AUCHUSA, Dropmore — Rich gentian blue, strong, showy plants 25c 2.50
Myosodiflora — Dwarf plant, forget-me-not fiowers in early spring 35c 3.50
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) Long Spurred Hybrids — Finest mixed 25c 2.50
ARMERIA, Formosa (Thrift) — Stiff, wiry stems; heads of pink fiowers 25c 2.50
ASTERS, Hardy Tall Mixed — Large panicules in September, 3 to 4 feet 25c 2.50
Novi-Belgii Climax^ — Largest; lavender blue flowers in Sept, and Oct 25c 2.50
BOCCONIA, Cordata (Plume Poppy) — Six to eight feet; creamy white flowers.. 25c 2.50
CAMPANULAS, Medium (Single Canterbury Bells) — Blue, pink, white 20c 2.00
Calycanthema — (Cup and Saucer Bells) — Blue, pink, white 20c 2.00
Persicifolia (Peach Bells) — True perennial; mixed colors 25c 2.50
CARNATIONS, Giant Marguerite — Several shades, mixed 20c 2.00
CHRYSANTHEMUM — Hardy outdoor varieties in mixture 20c 2.00
COREOPSIS, Lauceolata — Large yellow flowers; fine for cutting 25c 2.50
DELPHINIUM, BeMadonna — Light blue flowers; fine for cutting; everblooming 35c 3.50
ERYNGIUM (Blue Thistle) — Fine cut spinny foliage, heads of blue 25c 3.50
FOXGLOVE — Purple, pink, white, also mixed 20c 2.00
GAILLARDIA, Grandiflora — Reddish brown centers tipped yellow 25c 2.50
DUSTY M I LLER— Silvery, ornamental foliage 25c 2.50
GRASS ORNAMENTAL, Arundo Donax (Great Reed)— 20 ft. height 35c 3.50
GYPSOPHILIA (Baby’s Breath) Acutifolia — Fine white blooms in August 25c 2.50
HELENIUM, Riverton Beauty — Lemon yellow with purple cone 25c 2.50
HELIANTHUS (Sunflower) — Perennial varieties in mixture 20c 2.00
HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower) — 2 to 3 feet. Excellent for cutting 25c 2.50
H EMOROCALLIS, Gold Dust — Indian yellow, buds and reverse bronzy gold 25c 2.50
Kwanso Double — Large double orange flowers in July. Long stems 25c 2.50
HIBISCUS, New Giants Mixed — Gigantic blooms 8 to 10 inches across 35c 3.50
HOLLYHOCKS, Double Mixed — A fine assortment of colors 25c 2.50
Single Mixed — Very showy, many colors mixed 25c 2.50
INCARVILLIA, Delayavi — Large gloxinia-like flowers, rose color. May 35c 3.50
IRIS (Germanica) Liberty Iris — Mixed. A fine assortment 20c 1.75
Lorely (New) — Falls marine blue, veined white, s^indards sulphur 35c 3.50
King of Iris (New) — Falls satiny-brown, standar , lemon 35c 3.50
Princess Victoria Louise — Falls plum, cream e s, standards sulphur 35c 3.50
Lohengren — Gigantic size, 5 inches deep, pet? .. inches wide, violet-mauve 25c 2.50
Flavescens — Standards and falls, delicate, soft yellow, fragrant 20c 2.00
Herant — Standards lavender-blue, falls blue, tall plant 20c 2.00
Queen of the Gypsies — -Standards smoky-bronze, falls purplish red 20c 2.00
Mad. Chereau — White, fringed mauve, inner petals white, falls same 20c 2.00
San Souci — Standards canary, falls yellow, veined brown and maroon 20c 2.00
Sambriciana Beethoven.... Lilac, center yellow, falls purple and orange 20c 2.00
Lady Francis — Standards pale-blue, falls delicate violet 20c 2.00
Brooklyn — Standards light mauve, falls purple, heavily veined 20c 2.00
Florentine Alba — Large, fragrant, pure white 20c 2.00
IRIS JAPANESE — Offered in a fine mixture - 20c 2.00
IRIS SIBERIAN, Snow Queen — Long stems, white, veined purple 20c 2.00
Orientalis — Rich violet blue, one of the best; long stems 20c 2.00
LATHYRUS, Perennial Peas — Deep rose flowers, many on each stem 25c 2.50
LILY Auratum (Gold Banded Lily) — White with chocolate crimson spots 35c 3.75
Speciosum Rubrum — White, heavy spotted with crimson 30c 3.25
Candidum (Jacob’s Lily) — Hardy; fragrant flowers; snow white 30c 3.00
LILY OF THE VALLEY — Strong Clumps, which should be planted by May 1.. 25c 2.50
LINUM (Flax) Perenne — Two feet, mass of large blue fl-owers all summer 25c 2.50
LYNCH N IS Chalcedonica — Heads of brilliant orange-scarlet; 2 feet 25c 2.50
LYSIMACHIA Ciliata — Two feet; pretty spikes of yellow flowers 25c 2.50
LUPINE, White — Tall spikes, fine for cutting - 25c 2.50
MONARDA (Horse Mint) Didyma — 18 inches; heads of crimson-scarlet 25c 2.50
MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Nots) Grandiflora — Sky-blue flowers 20c 2.00
PANSIES, Oregon Giant — Large flowering, mixed, wintered-over plants 10c .50
PENSTEMON — , Barbatus Torreyi — Spikes of scarlet; three feet; June to Aug. 25c 2.50
Native — Brilliant blue flowers on tall stems 25c 2.50
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon Head) — Spikes of tubular flowers, soft pink 25c 2.50
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PEONIES
Strong divisions with 4 to 6 eyes; these will generally bloom the first season; how-
ever, really, first-class flowers cannot be obtained until the second season after planting.
Each Doz.
Mons Jules Elie — Probably the largest. Pale lilac-rose with silvery reflex $1.00 10.00
Edulus Superba — Extra early. Deep rose pink with lighter shadings 7Sc 7.50
L'Indispensable — Immense flowers of soft lilac-pink shaded darker at centers 75c 7.50
Felix Crousse — Large, clear, brilliant ruby-red; best red 75c 7.56
Festiva Maxima — 6 to 8 inches in diameter; white with small crimson marks.... 75c 7.50
PHLOX, Hardy, Gefion — Immense blooms; peach blossom with rose eye 35c 3.50
W. C. Egan — Immense size, soft pink with deeper eye 35c 3.50
Joan D’Arc — Large clusters of pure white - 25c 2.50
Miss Lingard — Long panicules; white with faint lilac eye 25c 2.50
Mixed Phlox — Many varieties in mixture 20c 2.00
Moss Phlox Lilacina — Creeping plants, lilac blooms 25c 2.50
PINKS (Hardy Garden) White — Masses of white, sweet scented blooms 25c 2.50
POLYGONUM (Knot Weed) — Mass of foamy white flowers; tall plants; Aug...35c 3.50
POPPY, Oriental Scarlet — Large brilliant scarlet; fine for cutting 25c 2.50
POTENTILLA, Mixed — Dwarf plants, orange, yellow, cerise mixed 35c 3.50
PYRETHRUM (Single Mixed) — Fine cut flowers; red, white, pink shades 25c 2.50
RANNUNCULES (Buttercup) Acres^ — Double yellow flowers, good stems 25c 2.50
Repens — Bright, waxy, double yellow flowers on trailing vines 25c 2.50
RUDBECKIA Golden Glow — Popular double yellow flowers; 6 to 8 feet tall 25c 2.50
SAX I FRAG I A Dwarf; heavy leathery foliage; early spring; rose bloams 35c 3.50
SHASTA DAISY Alaska — Large white daisy flowers on tall stems 25c 2.50
SNAPDRAGON — Giant white, red, yellow, pink and mixed 15c 1.50
SWEET WILLIAM, Single — White mixed, deep crimson and mixed 20c 2.00
Newport Pink — Large flowers, beautiful watermelon pink 25c 2.50
Scarlet Beauty — Large, effective rich deep scarlet 25c 2.50
TROLIUS (Globe Flowers) Europeus — Bright yellow globe flowers, 1 foot 35c 3.50
TRITOM I (Red Hot Poker) Pfitzeri — August to October; scarlet orange 35c 3.50
Quartiniana — Blooms in May and June; orange red changing to yellow 35c 3.50
Uvaria Grand If I ora — 3 to 5 feet; rich ochre-red; late 25c 2.50
VIOLA CORNUTA — Small violet flowers on good stems, blooms all summer.... 35c 3.50
VIOLETS, California — Large, single, purple flowers on good stems 25c 2.50
WALLFLOWERS, Double Mixed, Single Mixed — All shades mixed 20c 2.00
Golden Monarch — Large, single yellow flowers 25c 2.50
Goliath — Rich shining red with black velvety sheen; single 25c 2.50
YUCCA — 5 to 6 feet; branched spikes of large cream flowers; August 50c 5.00
Bedding Plants, Potted Plants, Etc.
All prices are on basis of prepaid charges to your address.
All plants listed are Pot Plants. Where possible to procure, we send 3-inch pots.
GERANIUMS Each Doz.
Hall Cain — Single ,large, round florets, light scarlet 20c $1.75
Pink Hall Cain — Single. Beautiful pink sort of the above 20c 1.76
Meteor — Single. Brilliant crimson maroon 20c 1.75
Mrs. E. G. Hill — Single. Large trusses of clear salmon, white centers 20c 1.76
Garr — Single. White flowers 20c 1.75
S. A. Nutt — Double. Rich crimson sort; very popular 20c 1.75
Alfonse Ricard — Double. Rich velvety scarlet; large and brilliant 20c 1.75
LADY WASHINGTON — Large blooms with blotched throats; mixed sorts 25c 2.00
IVY LEAVED — Trailng plants, offered in red, white and pink 20c 1.75
CARNATIONS
Victory — The best intense scarlet 20c 1.50
Enchantress — Very popular variety; color flesh pink 20c 1.50
Perfection — A splendid, large, white variety 20c 1.50
LARGE FLOWERING JAPANESE CHRYSANTHEMUMS
William Turner — Pure white flowers of enormous size; perfect form 20c 1.5©
Chrysolora — Large, incurved flowers; one of the best yellows 20c 1.50
Dr. Englehart — A beautiful near-lav-end er color 20c 1.50
The Barde — Large, red flowers with straight petal 20c 1.50
Chieftain — Perfect incurved flowers of flesh pink 20c 1.50
FUCHIAS
Trailing Queen — Tube and sepals rosy scarlet; corola violet purple; trailing.... 20c 1.50
E. G. Hill — Tube and sepals red, corolla white; double 20c 1.50
Phenomenal — Very large, double flower; purple 20c 1.50
Baby Fuchia — Numerous small red flowers 20c 1.50
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PETUNIAS
Pride of Portland — Large pink sort with white veined throat 20c 2.00
Elks’Pride — Large single purple sort 20c 2.00
BEGONIAS
Rex Begonia — Beautiful color in the foliage; assorted varieties 36c 3.50
Chataline — Beautiful pink flowers, pretty foliage 20c 1.75
MISCELLANEOUS POTTED PLANTS
Asparagus P?1umosa — Broad, flat fronds; fine for decorating 20c 1.75
Asparagus Sprengerii — Long trailing, feathery foliage 20c 1.75
COLEUS — Beautiful foliage plants, assorted colors 20c 1.50
CYCLAMEN, Giant Flowered — Red, pink, white; 4-inch pots 75c 7.50
WANDERING JEW — In separate colors, red and green — gold and green 15c 1.50
PRIMROSE, Giant Obconica — Perpetual bloomer; large clusters of lavender
pink flowers on stout stalks.; 3-inch pots (4-inch pots, $1.00 each) 60c 6.00
LANTANA — Mixed colors, also Weeping Lantanas 20c 1.50
DUSTY MILLER — Very desirable for porches, baskets, etc.. 20c 1.50
CALSELORIA — Pretty yellow flowers that are very effective—, 20c 1.50
MRS. SAUNDERS DAISY — These double daisies are very popular 20c 1.50
VINCA VARIGATA — Trailing plant; leaves glossy green, margined white 20c 1.75
NURSERY STOCK
Our nursery stock is grown by the most reliable growers and is warranted true to
name; should it prove otherwise, we will replace the stock or refund the amount, but in
no case will be responsible for more than the purchase price. The stock we handle is
strong and healthy and is first-class. Delivery in good condition ends our responsi-
bility except as above stated. We do not ship nursery stock C. O. D. Give careful
shipping directions. Write for prices on large quantities.
Please Read Before Ordering. — Not more than two varieties can be used to make
up 10 or 12 to secure the 10 lot or dozen rate. Prices are P. O. B. Portland.
APPLES
Prices: 1 year, 4 to 6 feet,
75c; 10 for $6.50.
2 year, $1.00 each;
10 for $9.00.
Red Cheek Pippin
Arkansas Black
Alexander
Red Astrachan
Crab, Hyslop
Gravenstein
Baldwin
Stayman Winesap
Crab, Red Siberian Golden Russett
Delicious
Spitzenberg
Crab,^ Transcendent Grimes Golden
Jonathan
Tolman Sweet
Dutchess of Oldenburg Lady Apple
Ortley
Winter Banana
King of Tompkins Co. Northern Spy
Snow
Wagener
Rhode Island Greening Red June
Waxen
Wealthy
Yellow Transparent Rome Beauty
Winesap
Yellow Newtowm
APRICOTS
Prices: 1 year, 4 to 6 feet.
$1.25 each; 10 for $10.00
Lewis
Moorpark Royal Tilton
Blenheim
CHERRIES
Prices: 1 year, 4 to 6 feet.
$1.50 each; 10 for
$12.50.
1 year, 3 to 4 feet.
$1.00 each; 10 for
$9.00.
Royal Ann
Lambert
Late Duke
Montmorency
Kentish
Bing
May Duke
Black Tartarian
PEACHES
Prices: 1 year, 4 to 6 feet.
$1.25 each; 10 for $10.00.
Alberta
Early Crawford
Hale’s Early
J. H. Hale
Muir
Late Crawford
Lemon Kling
Champion
Triumph
Early Charlotte
Alexander
Rochester
QUINCES
Prices: 1 year, $1.25 each;
: 10 for $10.00.
Champion
Pineapple
Orange
Quince
PEARS
Prices: 1 year, 4 to 6 feet.
$1.00 each; 10 for
$9.00.
Bartlett
Flemish Beauty
Winter Nellis
Keifer’s Hybrid
Seckel
Winter Bartlett
Fall Butter
Beurre Clairgeau
Bose
Beurre D’Anjou
Clapp’s Favorite
PLUMS
Prices: 1 year, 4 to 6 feet.
$1.00 each; 10 for
$9.00.
Bradshaw
Green Gage
Peach Plum
Reine Claude
Damson
Coe’s Golden Drop
Yellow Egg
PRUNES
Prices: 1 year, 4 to 6 feet;
90c each; 10 for
$7.50.
Hungarian
Italian
Silver
Pacific
Imperial
Petite
Sugar
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GILL BROS. SEED CO.
L NUT TREES
Almonds— Nonpareil, Ne Plus Ultra, I. X. L., 4 to 6 feet, $1.00 each.
Filberts — Barcelona, Du Chilly, 2 year, $1.00 each; 10 for $7.50.
Walnuts, English — Franquette, grafted, 6 to 8 feet, $4.00 each; 10 for $37.50; 4 to 6 feet,
$3.00; 10 for $27.50.
Walnuts, American Black — Strong trees, $2.50 each.
SMALL FRUITS
Prices are prepaid on single and dozen lots, F. O. B. Portland, on 100 lot prices. A
star (*) this section indicates 2 year grade can be supplied. Add 50 per cent to the
prices given on the 1-year grade to find the 2-year price.
CURRANTS
One-Year Plants
Each
Doz.
100
Perfection — Extra large, bright red fruit
$0.25
$2.50
$15.00
Red Cross — Large, long bunches of bright red
. .20
2.00
12.50
Fay’s Prolific — Heavy yielding; bright red; large
.20
2.00
12.5©
Cherry — Popular, large red sort
, .20
2.00
12.50
GOOSEBERRIES
Oregon Champion — Transparent green color
.20
2.00
12.50
Houghton^ — Medium size, smooth, pale red
.20
2.00
12.50
RASPBERRIES
Cuthbert — Large red fruit of fine fiavor
.15
.85
4.00
Mari boro — Large, firm, light crimson; extra early
.15
.85
4.00
Golden Queen — Large, sweet fruit of golden yellow
.20
1.50
8.00
St. Regis Everbearing — Firm, red fruit produced summer and fall....
, .20
1.50
8.00
BLACK CAP RASPBERRIES
*Plum Farmei — Early, firm, dark crimson; heavy yielder
.15
1.50
10.00
*Cumbertand — Strong grower, produces largest fruit; heavy yielder..
.15
1.50
10.00
* Kansas — Strong grower, large handsome fruit
.15
1.50
10.00
LOGANBERRIES
* Logan— Oregon’s popular berry. Immense yields
.20
2.00
10.00
Phenommal — Larger, sweeter, producing heavier crops
.25
2.50
12.50
BLACKBERRIES
Lawton — Large, productive; very sweet
.15
1.50
10.00
Kittatinny — Long, large, glossy, black fruit
.15
1.50
10.00
*New Mammoth — Strong grower, trailing large, early; July
.20
2.25
12.00
^Oregon Evergreen — Vigorous, trailing, heavy crops
.20
1.50
8.00
Lucretia Dewberry — Trailing; fruit large and sweet; very early
.20
2.00
10.00
*CORY’S THORNLESS — Trailing; no thorns; immense fruit; delicious
.25
2.50
15.00
ICEBERG — Clear white fruit, large and sweet
.25
2.50
15.00
GRAPES
^Concord — Popular, large black grape; best for grape juice
.35
3.00
25.00
* Moore’s Early — Large and earlier than Qoncord
.35
3.00
25.00
* Niagara — Large bunches of pale yellow; very sweet
.35
3.00
25.00
* Worden — Large, compact bunches of purplish black fruit
.35
3.00
25.00
*Campbell's Early — Large fruit and clusters; blackish-purple
.35
3.00
25.00
RHUBARB ROOTS
*NEW GIANT — Heavy crops; large stalks of fine color
.20
2.00
10.00
* Wagner’s Giant — Large stalks of fine color; extra fine
.20
1.75
9.00
STRAWBERRIES
Prices — Unless otherwise noted, dozen 35c — 100 for $1.50, postpaid.
E. or
F., $1.25 per
100— $8.00 per 1,000.
Everbearing Sorts — Doz., 75c — 100 for $3.50; postpaid. E. or F., $2.75 per 100 — $20.00 per
1,000—50 at 100 rate; 500 at 1,000 rate.
TREBLA — Grand new sort destined to become the leading market and canning berry.
Extra firm, dark red fruit with a decided wild strawberry flavor. Immense crops
produced on strong stiff straws, holding the berries off the ground. Doz., 60c — 100
for $2.25, postpaid. E. or F., 100 for $2.00 — 1,000 for $12.50.
Etterberg No. 121 — Extremely vigorous plants producing heavy yield of high flavored
fruit of very firm texture.
Wilson — Dark red fruit, popular for canning.
Marshall — Very large fruit of dark crimson throughout. Extra fine.
Magoon — Immense crops of fine, large fruit; mid-season.
New Oregon — Large, deep red fruit of fine flavor; early.
Gold Dollai — Popular for first early; large firm fruit, sub-acid.
Clark’s Seedling — Popular early berry; fine for market or canning.
SUPERB EVERBEARING — Large, round fruit of rich, dark color; glossy and attractive.
PROGRESSIVE EVERBEARING — Medium berries of rich color and fiavor.
Commereial Fertilizers
All of the Fertilizers listed below are organic excepting Superphosphate and Nitrate
of soda. They should be either plowed or disced into the soil. Prices are subject to
change, and we will be glad to send you our i^rice list upon request. In comparing
prices, be sure to compare the plant food values as shown by the analysis.
Mixed fertilizers can be furnished according to analysis given, but other kinds vary
somewhat, and in case they are different than listed, we will advise you when quoting.
We will be glad to help you select the proper fertilizer for your particular crop.
PUYALLUP BERRY FERTILIZER
This is especially adapted for berries,
both bush and cane. By its use growers
at Gresham, Ore., and Puyallup, Wash.,
netted an increase of from $200 to $300
per acre on an investment of $65, For cur-
rants, gooseberries and strawberries, use
one-half ton per acre, and for raspberries,
loganberries and blackberi^ies, use one ton
per acre. In either case apply one half
in the fall or winter and the balance in'
early spring. Analysis; Nitrogen, 2 per
cent; phosphoric acid, 10 per cent; potash,
2 per cent.
POTATO FERTILIZER. Analysis: 2 per
cent nitrogen; 10 per cent phosphoric acid;
4 per cent potash. Increases in crops run-
ning from 50 to 100 per cent have resulted
from the use of this special potato fer-
tilizer. Not only are the crops larger, but
the grades will be larger, bringing better
prices.
GENERAL FERTILIZER. Analysis: 2
per cent nitrogen; 10 per cent phosphoric
acid; 2 per cent potash.
CLARK’S SPECIAL ORCHARD FERTI-
LIZER. Analysis: Nitrogen, 6 per cent;
phosphoric acid, 10 per cent; potash, 4 per
cent. This organic fertilizer was formulat-
ed by a large fruit grower and is just suited
for orchards. Apply to each tree at the
rate of 1 pound for each year of age up to
10 years. For hops, use 1% pounds per hill.
Apply one half in fall or winter and balance
in early spring.
TANKAGE
Containing ground meat, bone and blood.
Analysis, 3 per cent nitrogen; 16 per cent
phosphoric acid. Valuable fertilizer for
such crops as cabbage, lettuce, cauliflower,
spinach, etc., 500 to 1,000 pounds per acre.
SAKANA, OR FISH GUANA
Analysis: 6 per cent nitrogen; 16 per
cent phosphoric acid. Made from fish flesh
and bone. Can be used on same crops as
Tankage, and valuable for celery crops.
Apply 500 to 1,000 pounds per acre.
SHEEP GUANA
Dried sheep guana is valuable fertilizer.
One pound dry is equal to 8 pounds of Wet
manure. It is free from weeds or fungus
and contains a large amount of humus.
Quitb soluble and quick acting. Analysis:
1.50 per cent nitrogen; 1 per cent phos-
phoric acid; 2 per cent potash.
BLOOD MEAL
Analysis: 15.75 per cent ammonia. Also
carries some phosphoric acid. This is a
very quick acting and effective fertilizer,
and is also splendid for poultry feed.
POTASH (Beet Char.). Many soils need
potash. Analysis, 30 to 35 per cent potash.
BONE MEAL FERTILIZER. 2.5 per cent
nitrogen, 20 to 22 per cent phosphoric acid.
Apply 200 to 600 pounds per acre.
NITRATE OF SODA... A quick acting
fertilizer where nitrogen is needed. Its
continued use on the same soil year after
year is injurious to soil. Analysis on ap-
plication.
SUPERPHOSPHATE. A concentrated
mineral form of phosphoric acid. Analysis
given upon application.
DAHLIA FERTILIZER. Specially pre-
pared to give strong growth, substance and
color. Use one-fourth pound per pflant
Lb., 25c, postpaid. E. or F., lb., 20c — 10
lbs. at 15c per pound.
WHALE MEAT AND BONE. Use in
same manner as Fish Guano. Nitrogen, 6
per cent; phosphoric acid, 16 per cent.
Fertilizer Suggestions
ROOT CROPS
For potatoes, beets, carrots, onions, parsnips, radish, salsify, turnips and ruta bagas
use 800 to 1,000 pounds Special Potato Fertilizer per acre.
VINE CROPS
For cucumbers, melons, squash and pumpkin use 1,000 to 1,500 pounds per acre of
Geneinl Fertilizer.
FOLIAGE TYPE VEGETABLES
For Swiss chard, asparagus, spinach, cabbage, brussel sprouts, cress, cauliflower,
broccoli, celery, kale, parsley, mustard and lettuce use 700 to 1,000 pounds of Sakana or
Tankage per acre. 900 pounds of Sakana and 100 pounds Blood mixed per acre has
given wonderful results on cabbage. Sheep guano is valuable on any of these crops.
EDIBLE POD OR SEED TYPE OF VEGETABLES
For beans, sweet corn and peas use 600 to l,j)00 lbs. per acre of Gener?il Fertilizer.
TOMATOES, PEPPERS, EGG PLANT
Use 800 to 1,000 pounds per acre of General Fertilizer.
FOR SHRUBS, ROSES, ETC.
Use one-half pound per bush of bone meal, tankage or Sakana. Use a small hand-
ful of blood to the plant when setting out or where plants look weak.
LAWNS — Use two pounds per square rod of bone meal, or three pounds of Tankage..
FOR FORCING PLANTS in greenhouses, frames or open ground use Blood Fertilizer.
OUR BARGAIN COUNTER
Read Before Ordering on This Page.
In offering this page of bargains we do so with the idea of encouraging a trial of our
various lines, and we assure all that these are not makeshift bargains to unload worthless
stock, but are genuine offers of the same standard of goods with which we supply our reg-
ular trade. All of the goods offered are for prompt delivery, weather conditions being
favorable. Owing to the very close price, we can send these collections, postpaid^ up to
and including .the third zone only; beyond that, add 10 per cent to the prices. Dahlias will
be sent in April.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON PACKETS
12 pkts. of any 10c pkts. listed in this catalog $1.00 Postpaid
12 pkts. of any 15c pkts. listed in this catalog. $1.50 Postpaid
This offer does not apply to collections. No discounts will be allowed on collection offers.
BEAUTIFUL YARD DAHLIAS HOME FLOWER GARDEN
12 Beautiful Dahlias, all extra fine varieties
and suited for cut flowers, worth $4.35
at regular price, sent postpaid for $3.25
autumn GOIiU,' Peony — Autumn shade .25
GHAlkliUNGZ:, Dec. — Yellow and garnet .50
CREAMO, Show — Giant light yellow 35
DB. HENRY SEWEEIi— Pawn and amber .25
FRAUEEIN BUDDE— Lavender shade 35
GRAPHIC, Cactus — Purple, tipped white .35
G^NT PURFEE, Show — French purple.. .25
HAMPTON COURT, Peony — Mauve pink .25
MODEEE, Cactus — Yellow tipped plum.. .35
MONDSCHEIBE, Peony— Giant yellow 50
MOUNT BEANC, Peony— Giant white 50
MINNEHAHA, Peony— Giant red 35
$4.36
/
HOME VEGETABLE GARDEN
26 Regular Sized Packets, worth $2.80, sent
postpaid for $2.00
BEAN— Gill’s Reliable (Bush) $0.15
BEAN — Kentucky Wonder Wax (Pole).... .15
SWISS CHARE— EuccuUus 10
BEET — Extra Early Egyptian 05
CABBAGE — Early Jersey Wakefield 10
CABBAGE — Gill’s Oregon Ball Head 15
CARROT — Coreless or Nantes 10
CEEERY CABBAGE or Wong Bok 10
SWEET CORN— Howling Mob 15
SWEET CORN— Gill’s Early Market 15
CUCUMBER — Davis’ Perfect 10
EETTUCE— New York (Head) 10
EETTUCE — Grand Rapids 05
MUSK MEEON — Emerald Gem 10
WATERMEEON — Hungarian Honey 10
PARSNIP — Gill’s Success 10
ONION— Whi1*e Globe...„ 10
PEAS — Bliss Everbearing (late) 15
PEAS — Gradus (early) 15
RADISH — Early Scarlet Globe 10
RADISH— White Icicle 10
SUNFDOWER— rMammoth Russian 05
SQUASH — Delicious 10
SPINACH — Dong Season
TURNIP — Orange Jelly or Golden Ball 10
RUTA BAGA — Improved Purple Top 10 .
$2.80
6 HARDY PERENNIALS, $1.00
Worth $1.60 at Regular Price
tlegular Price
1 ADYSSUM SAKATIDE COMPACTUM $0.25
1 PERENNIAD SUNFDOWER 25
1 DAY DIDY, FUDVA 25
1 DYSIMACHIA CIDIATA 25
1 IRIS, SIBERIAN, SNOW QUEEN 25
1 TRITOMIA, QUARTINIANA 35
$1.60
FLOWER SEED COLLECTION
Ten Pkts. Flower Seed 50o, Postpaid
Ten packets, our selection, each one dif-
ferent, all easy growing annuals. Don’t over-
look this offer; the value will surprise you.
16 pkts. beautiful Annual Flowers,* worth
$1.50, sent postpaid for $1.00. All can be
planted in the open ground without trans-
planting. All are of medium height
Regular Price
CADENDUDA— Orange King $0.10
CADDIOPSI8 — Golden Wave .10
CANDYTUFT— Empress • .10
ANNUAD DUPINE— Mixed .10
CDARKIA— Double Mixed .10
DIANTHUS — China Pinke, mixed .10
CADIFORNXA POPPY— Scarlet. .10
STBAW FDOWER— Mixed Colors.... .10
MARIGODD — Orange Prince (African) 10
MARIGODDT-Tall French Mixed..... .10
MIGNONBTTE-^Deflanoe .10
NASTURTIUM— Dwarf Xing Theodore.. .10
NIGEDIA— Miss Jekyll - .10
POfBY— Tulip (Single Dwarf). .10
SCABIOSA— Barge Flowering Mixed .10
$1.50
BEAUTIFUL HOME SWEET PEAS
12 Pkts., worth $1.45, for $1.00, Postpaid
Regular Price
EDFREDIA PEARSON SPENCER $0.10
FDORA NORTON SPENCER .IS
COUNTESS SPENCER .15
AGRICODA SPENCER .10
PARADISE IVORY SPENCER. .16
MRS. ROUTZAHN SPENCER .10
DUPDEK SPENCER .11
APFDE BDOSSOM SPENCER 10
MERIAM BEAVER SPENCER .10
HERCUDES SPENCER .16
SOFT BDEND SPENCER .10
PROGRESSIVE MIXTURE SPENCERS.. .10
$1.46
10 STRONG PERENNIALS
Worth $2.50, for $1.50 Postpaid
We offer you here a whole perennial flower
garden and permanent at that, for $1.50. None
of these are bi-ennials but all true perennials
— our selection — but each one from a distinct
family. All are easy to grow and will bloom
the first year with proper care. Each plant
correctly labeled. We make this offer to In-
duce a more generous planting of these per-
ennials. These are all plants worth at regu-
lar prices 25c each. /
7 DOZ. STRAWBERRY PLANTS, $2.00
We will supply 7 doz. Strawberry Plants,
worth $2.46, for $2.00, postpaid; 12 each of
the following varieties: Magoon, Wilson,
Marshall, New Oregon, Gold Dollar, Clark’s
Seedling and Etterberg No. 121.
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