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Mel L Webster Seed Co.

Retail Catalogue o
Planters’ Guide — 1921

Webster’s Beauty

Everything for the

Garden, Lawn and Farm

Mel L. Webster Co., Waco, Texas

(Successor to Rush Park Seed Co.)

Seed-Service-Satisfaction

A Word to Our Customers

A WORD in regard to our change in name will be interesting to you. For many
years the Rush Park Seed Co. and the Mel L. Webster Co. were strong com-
petitors for the trade in this section, but about ten years ago both companies
were consolidated and put under one management. Soon after the Waco business was
established by the consolidated companies and as each had their own trade it was
thought best to run the business separate, each under its old name. The large retail
business was built up under the name of the Rush Park Seed Co., while the Webster
Co. looked after the wholesale end of the business. By a reorganization of the business
the Webster Co. took over the assets of both corporations. The Rush Park Seed Co.
surrendered its charter and the business in Waco is now all under the name of The
Mel L. Webster Co. It is the same business, under the same management, but under
a new name.

HAVE A HOME GARDEN! There is no greater satisfaction or source of profit
than a well kept garden. We not only have better vegetables than we can buy but with-
out money, and the only price we have to pay is a small outlay for seed and the plant-
ing and healthful exercise necessary to plan and plant and care for it.

We owe a duty to society to stop the wasteful spending that has run riot the
past two years. A good way is to raise part of our food instead of buying it. One
thing sure if our expenditures are not checked voluntarily conditions in the near
future are going to compel economy.

Save on your living expense by having a garden in 1921 that will be a joy to you,
and at the same time perform your duty to society by being a producer instead of a
spender.

We hope this catalogue will assist you in planning your garden. “Put that back
yard to work,” have a good garden. “Enjoy fresh vegetables and fruit and REDUCE
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING.

In issuing a retail list, it is not to ignore the merchant and go after the retail
customer direct, but to advertise our line better, and by co-operation with the
merchant and consumer, serve all the trade better than we could without the list.

Much business, we expect, will come to us direct, but in eveiy case where we
have a dealer in your town he is authorized to take your order, and on the same basis
you would get it from us direct. In this manner we hope to build up business for
the dealer and render to both dealer and consumer a real service by supplying complete
and reliable information, and furnishing satisfactory seed to the satisfaction of all.

A Word to Market Gardeners

The prices we quote in this list on the larger quantities are extremely low, and
of course are intended for buyers of that quantity; our theory being that anyone who
buys in the quantities so listed is entitled to the market gardener’s list price. Con-
sequently we will not issue a special list for market gardeners.

On quantities larger than listed in this catalouge, or for orders of unusual size,
we want a chance to make special prices where it is possible to do so.

Be friendly and write us when in need of seed or information. Send your orders on.
As we keep no books on our Retail business, in every case remittance is to
accompany the order.

Mel L. Webster Company

Successors to Rush Park Seed Co,

Waco, Texas, Dec. 15, 1920.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Vegetable Seeds

For a quarter of a century we have been making a specialty of Garden Seeds, and our seeds are
well known to the store trade in almost every statte in the Union. We carry large stocks in Texas at
Waco and are affiliated with one of the largest seed businesses in the North at Independence, Iowa.
No one has any better stocks and no one can serve the seed trade, either at wholesale or retail, to bet-
ter advantage. We are prepared to sell the larger part of the seed used in the Southwest, and will not
be satisfied till be can control the biggest end of the business.

Asparagus

I See Page 40 for Price on Asparagus Roots

Conover’s Colossal

Texas ought to grow all the Asparagus needed
for early Northern market, and no other crop will
bring the same returns for the amount of labor
invested.

Culture — Many people have an idea that a great
deal of mystery is connected with the growing of
Asparagus. To start a bed, from seed, and it is
the best way, for plants raised from seed are bet-
ter than those you can buy, as a general thing,
and plants will be ready to cut from as soon as
two-year-old plants, as it takes about so long for
a bed to get established, no matter what the age
or size of the plants are. Sow the seed in drills
about as you would radish or onions, thin to one
or two inches apart, keep free from weeds. The
next spring prepare the ground thoroughly and
deep, working in as much well-rotted manure as
you can. Set the plants in rows about four feet
apart and one and one-half to two feet in the
row. This looks like spreading them out a good
deal, but remember the bed will last for many
years, and it will not be long before all the ground
will be occupied. The crown of the plants should
be set about four inches below the surface, keep
well cultivated the first year or two, and fertilize
with a top dressing of rotted manure and common
salt, and work it in early in the spring, before the
plants have made much of a start. A new bed
will be ready to cut from in three years. There is
nothing in the private garden that will bring as
good returns for the labor as Asparagus. A bed
of three or four dozen plants will keep an ordinary
family supplied from early spring until green peas
are ready, at which time it is better for the bed
to stop cutting it.

CONOVER’S COLOSSAL — There are several newer

varieties, but we think none have any greater

claims for general favor than the old standby.

Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 'A-lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

Beans

Culture — Beans all require a light, rich, well-
drained, sandy loam; if matured, it should have
been cropped one year before planting to beans,
for if fresh, rank manure is used they are apt to
go too much to vine. Beans are very sensitive to
cold and should not be planted until after the
ground has become light and warm. The largest
yield will result from planting them in drills about
two and one-half or three feet apart, and the
plants two to four inches apart in the rows. The
cultivation should be shallow and frequent, but
never when the vines are wet with dew or rain,
as it will cause them to rust. Don’t cultivate too
deep, for if the roots are disturbed in hot weather
the plants are liable to wilt, causing the blossoms
to fall off without producing pods. One pint of
seed will plant about sixty feet of drill. For field
culture about one bushel to the acre is required.

Improved Golden Wax

DWARF WAX

IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX — ^An improvement on
the old golden wax, the pods are longer and the
bean is not the same shape or color; is claimed
to be more productive than the original. Pkt.,
15c; lb., 40c, postpaid. By express, F. O. B.
Waco, 10-lb. lots, 25c per lb.; 50-lb. lots, 20c per lb.

PROLIFIC BLACK — This is a deservedly popular
variety, probably as well known as any other.
It is second to none in quality. Beans are black
when ripe. Per pkt., 15c; lb., 40c, postpaid. By
express, F. O. B. Waco, 10-lb. lots, 25c per lb.;
50- lb. lots, 20c per lb.

PENCIL POD BLACK WAX — An improvement on
the above, has long, round, delicately shaped
pods that are meaty, stringless and of the finest
quality. Per large pkt., 15c; 40c per lb., post-
paid. By express F. O. B. Waco, 10- lb. lots, 25c
per lb.; 50- lb. lots, 20c per lb.

WARD WELL’S KIDNEY WAX— This is one of
the earliest and most productive of all wax
beans; a favorite with market gardeners; is al-
most entirely rust-proof; pods are long and
showy, of rich golden color, even at early stages
of their growth. Per pkt., 15c; 40c per lb., post-
paid. By express, F. O. B. Waco, 10-lb. lots, 25c
per lb.; 50-lb. lots, 20c per lb.

NEW DAVIS KIDNEY WAX— A productive wax-
podded bush bean, having clear white seed. Pods
are very long, white, straight and handsome. The
most productive bean of recent introduction. The
vine is rustless and vigorous, bearing near the
center many clusters, some of which extend
above the foliage. When young the pods are
very brittle, crisp and tender. The dry beans
are kidney- shaped, clear white. Stand shipping
well. Per pkt., 15c; 40c per lb, postpaid. By ex-
press, F. O. B. Waco, 10-lb. lots, 25c per lb.; 50-

lb lots, 20c per lb.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Henderson’s Dwarf Lima Bean-

DWARF GREEN POD

IMPROVED EARLY ROUND POD RED VALEN-
tine— This is one of the best of all the Green
Pod Beans: earlier than any of the wax sorts
and by many considered of superior quality to
them. The vine is more vigorous and hardy than
the wax pods, and will stand more cold; pods
are medium size and tender; beans are pink,
streaked with red. Per pkt., 15c; 40c per lb.,
postpaid. By express, F. O. B. Waco, 10-lb.
lots, 25c per lb.; 50- lb. lots., 20c per lb.

EARLY LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS— Very
early and productive, an old and reliable kind,
is valuable both as a snap and shell bean, but
we recommend it most for the latter. Per pkt.,
15c; 40c per lb., postpaid. By express, F. O. B.
Waco, 10-lb. lots, 25c per lb.; 50-lb. lots, 20c per
lb.

BURPEE’S STRINGLESS GREEN POD— A vig-
orous grower, vines spreading and productive.
Pods larger than Valentine, fleshy and of fine
quality. Seed a fawn color. Per pkt., 15c; 40c
per lb., postpaid. By express, F. O. B. Waco,
10-lb. lots, 25c per lb.; 50-lb. lots, 20c per lb.

REFUGEE or THOUSAND TO ON E— Esteemed for
a late bean, popular for pickling, pods long and
cylindrical, bean resembles the Early Mohawk
only lighter in color. Per pkt., 15c; 40c per lb.,
postpaid. By express, F. O. B. Waco, 10-lb.
lots, 25c per lb.; 50- lb. lots, 20c per lb.

TEPARY WHITE MEXICAN FIELD— The great
Bean for the dry country. This bean was dis-
covered being grown by the Indians in Arizona

“I received my plants, and they are ‘sure’ the
nicest plants I ever got from any greenhouse. I
like them so well I am sending you another order.”
—RAYMOND JACKSON, San Saba, Texas.

Feb. 27, 1920.

One of my neighbors praises your seed so highly,

I wish you would send me a catalogue as I wish to
try some of your plants and seeds. — MRS. J. M.
BRYAN, Anna, Texas.

ALL SEED IF SENT BY EXPRESS, 5c

and has been cultivated by them for hundreds
of years under the arid conditions of the South-
west, till it has become acclimated to the dry
conditions out there, and will make a crop with
very little moisture. Will make a crop in South
Texas if planted as late as September.

The Department of Agriculture states that it
will make a crop on an annual rainfall of 7
inches, with ‘ better conditions will produce a
crop of 2,400 pounds per acre. It is absolutely
the best bean for dry climates and high alti-
tudes, and will make a good crop where ordinary
beans would perish for lack of water. The bean
looks like an ordinary white navy or pea bean,
but is slightly flattened and a trifle smaller. A
bush bean, not requiring any poles, but with a
loose, spreading growth. Per pkt., 15c; 30c per
lb., postpaid. By express, F. O. B. Waco, 10-lb.
lots, 20c; 50-lb. lots, 18c per lb.

HENDERSON’S DWARF LIMA— This was consid-
ered a great acquisition until the time of the
introduction of Burpee’s Dwarf Lima, which it
resembles in growth. It is even more productive
and of as good quality as any Lima Bean, but the
bean is much smaller. Per pkt., 15c 40c per

lb., postpaid. By express, F. -O. B. Waco, 10-ib.
lots, 32c per lb.; 50-lb. lots, 30c per lb.

BURPEE’S DWARF LIMA— This is a genuine
Lima Bean and as its name tells us, is Dwarf,
growing only eighteen to twenty inches high. In
habit of growth it is stout and erect, yet so
branching that one plant is often two to three
feet in diameter. It is an immense yielder, often
having from 100 to 200 pods on a single bush, all
well filled with large beans that are identical
with the well known Pole Lima in size, appear-
ance and quality. By the introduction of this
valuable novelty it has been made possible to
grow the best Lima Beans at a small cost, no
expense for poles is necessary. Per pkt., 15c;
40c per lb, postpaid. By express, F. O. B. Waco,
10-lb. lots, 32c per lb.; 50-lb. lots, 30c per lb.

POLE BEANS

Pole Beans are still more sensitive to the cold
than the dwarf varieties, and should not be plant-
ed until settled warm weather has come. Plant
in rows running north and south; rows four feet
apart and hills three feet apart in the row; set
the poles leaning to the north, as the beans climb
better than on a perpendicular pole, and the pods
falling away from the pole, grow straighter and
are more easily gathered. Let about four vines
grow to a hill.

LARGE WHITE LIMA — A standard variety, but
most too late for the extreme North. Per pkt.,
15c; 40c per lb., postpaid. By express, F. O. B.
Waco, 10-lb. lots, 32c per lb.; 50- lb. lots, 30c per
lb.

WHITE DUTCH CASE KNIFE— This is a good
climber but on account of its not twining tightly
as some is valuable to plant with corn. Beans
large, flat, kidney- shaped, pure white, of the
best quality both green and dry. Per pkt., 15c;
40c per lb., postpaid. By express, F. O. B. Waco,
10- lb. lots, 32c per lb.; 50- lb. lots, 30c per lb.

KENTUCKY WONDER — A green podded Pole
Bean. Vine vigorous, climbing well and very
productive, pods green, very long, often reaching
nine or ten inches, nearly round when young
and very crisp, becoming very irregular and
spongy as the beans ripen. Dry beans long,
oval, run colored. An early and very prolific
sort, with showy pods. Very popular in the
South. Per pkt., 15c; 40c per lb., postpaid. By
express, F. O. B. Waco, 10- lb. lots, 25c per lb.;
50- lb. lots, 20c per lb.

LAZY WIFE — One of the best for snaps of the
later green-podded pole beans. The pods are
five to seven inches long, broad, thick, fleshy
and entirely stringless. When young they have
a rich buttery flavor which is retained until they
are nearly ripe. Seed white. Per pkt., 15c; 40c
per lb., postpaid. By express, F. O. B. Waco,
10-ib. lots, 32c per lb.; 50- lb. lots, 30c per lb.

PER LB. LESS THAN PREPAID PRICE.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Carrots

For Plants see Page 37.

Carrots, like all root crops, do best in a rich,
sandy loam; avoid fresh, rank manure; it is better
to have ground that has been well manured and
cultivated for a previous crop. Sow as early as
possible for early crop, but for winter use the mid-
dle or last of September will do; always have the
soil freshly stirred before planting the seed, cover
about one-half inch with moist soil and press down
well over the seed.

EARLIEST SHORT HORN — The earliest variety is
best suited for forcing under glass. Has small
top, is very small, dark orange in color, globular
in shape, about two inches long. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; '/4-lb., 35c; lb., $1.25.

CH ATEN AY — An excellent variety for table or
stock. Tops medium size, necks small. Roots
thick, uniformly half-long or stump-rooted; deep
orange-red in color. Flesh very crisp and tender.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; !4-lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
DANVERS HALF LONG — The variety is very ex-
tensively grown for both market and stock, and
is one of the best all purpose Carrots known.
Tops medium size, roots large, medium length
and tapering evenly to a blunt point, smooth and
handsome in appearance. Flesh a deep orange
color, tender, crisp, sweet and productive. The
roots not growing deep in the ground make it
easy to harvest. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; '/i-lb., 35c;
lb., $1.25, postpaid.

IMPROVED LONG ORANGE— A well known and
standard sort, roots long, largest at the crown
and taper gradually to the bottom, requiring a
deep, loose soil and more room to reach their
fullest development than the others; quality is
good for table use, but is raised more extensively
for stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 'A-lb., 35c; lb., $1.25,
postpaid.

LARGE BELGIAN — Grows about one-third out of
the ground, root white, part above ground green.
Flesh rather coarse, but roots grow to large size
and it is popular for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; 'A-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

YELLOW BELGIAN — Almost identical with the
above, except in color, which is yellow or light
orange. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; '/^-Ib., 30c; lb., $1.00,
postpaid.

Beets

For Plants see Page 36.

Culture — Beets, like all root crops, thrive best in
a deep, rich loam. Plant in drills eighteen inches
apart, thin to two or three inches in the row. The
ground should be always freshly prepared for Beet
seed so that the seed will come in contact with the
fresh soil, then press the soil down firmly over the
seed. If weather is dry, good results can be had
by soaking the seed in warm water over night.

CRIMSON GLOBE —
Dark blood red color.
One of the best types
of the blood red beet.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; '/4-
i^Ml lb., 30c; lb., $1.00,

postpaid.

Ox Heart Carrots

EARLY BLOOD TURNIP— An old and popular sort,
of fine shape, a standard for quality. Flesh deep
blood red, top medium size. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
1/4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

DE WING'S BLOOD TURNIP— An early and desir-
able variety. Flesh deep blood red, very tender
and sweet, grows to good size, not apt to be
woody when old. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; '/i-lb., 30c;
lb., $1.00, postpaid.

ECLIPSE BLOOD TURNIP— An improved extra
early variety. The roots are globe-shaped, has a
small tap root, tops are reddish-green and small.
The flesh is dark red zoned with pink; a desir-
able early sort; quality fine, especially when
young. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; '/4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00,
postpaid.

CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN BLOOD TURNIP— A desir-
able extra early sort, valuable for forcing, very
popular with market gardeners. The top is
small, leaves are dark green mixed with red, leaf
stems and veins dark red. Flesh dark red, of the
best quality when young. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; '/i-
Ib., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

EDMAND’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP— This is one
of the best beets grown, of good form, have one
small tap root, tops are small and can be plant-
ed close together. Flesh deep blood red color,
very tender, sweet; desirable variety for home
and market gardens. Pkt., 5; oz., 10c; lb., $1.50,
postpaid.

LONG SMOOTH BLOOD — A well known and stand-
ard late sort; one of the best for winter use.
Root long and tapering at both ends. Flesh deep
blood red, good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; '/i-lb.,
30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

SWISS CHARD or SEA KALE BEET— A dis-
tinct vegetable used only for greens. The leaf
stems are large, long, and grow in a compact
bunch like a well trained bunch of celery; are
light golden color and of a beautiful waxy ap-
pearance. We would recommend our custom-
ers who are fond of beet greens to try it.
k Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; '/4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, all
\ postpaid.

I MANGEL WURZEL AND SUGAR

H GOLDEN TANKARD— This is the best of the
H Yellow Mangels. Roots are large, grrowing
M much out of the ground; are short and do not
m taper much at top or bottom; tops small.
W Flesh yellow and white. Oz., 10c; '/4-lb., 25c;
r lb., 90c.

MAMMOTH LONG RED— A large, long variety,
very productive. It grows a good deal out of
the ground; color light red. Flesh light red
and white; one of the be.st for stock. Oz., 10c;
1/4- lb., 25c; lb., 90c.

Crosby’s Beets

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Copenhagen Market

Cabbage

See Page 36 for Plants.

Cabbage is a hardy plant and thrives best in
the cool weather of Texas fall and winter. The
crop should be planted so that it may come to
maturity before the dry, hot weather of mid- sum-
mer. Plant two and one -half feet apart each way.
There is nothing that will respond as quickly to
high culture as Cabbage. Cultivation should be
frequent (as often as once a week) whether weeds
grow or not. One ounce of seed will produce 3,000
to 5,000 plants; 7,000 are required to the acre.

To the market gardener of course. Cabbage is
a most important crop; its importance being the
reason of our carrying such a wide list of varie-
ties— ^both the standard and the newer sorts. We
plan always to get wherever possible the pick of
the seed growers’ stock and we find that our cus-
tomers appreciate it.

EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD— A favorite early
variety for both market gardeners and general
use. Head is compact, medium size, pointed in
shape. The standby for the main crop of extra
early sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; !4-lb., $1.00; lb.,
$3.50, postpaid.

CHARLESTON WAKEF I ELD— Exceedingly hardy.
Very large, sure-heading sort. Head is very
solid, pointed, but broad at the base. The leaves
are large and slightly waved. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c;
!4-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, postpaid.

EARLY YORK — An early variety; small conical-
shaped head; can be grown much closer together
than most sorts, as it is quite dwarf in its habit;
an old and popular variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c;
■4-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, all postpaid.

EARLY FLAT DUTCH— An excellent second early
variety, producing large heads, which are very
solid; shaped like the Late Flat Dutch. This is
one of the best for summer and early fall use;
quality good, tender and fine grained. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 40c; 14-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, all postpaid.

SU REHEAD — A compact growing, “sure-header”
variety, has become very popular of late. Is val-
uable for general crop, both for fall and winter;
head medium size to large, drumhead shaped,
with many outer leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c;
1/4- lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, all postpaid.

IMPROVED DANISH BRUNSWICK— An early
Drumhead of large size. Follows close after the
early varieties; short stem; head flat and very
compact. This is one of the best varieties in cul-
tivation for a second early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c;
'/4-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, all postpaid.

EARLY DRUMHEAD — A second early, sure head-
ing Cabbage of good quality. The plant is a
compact growth. The head is large thick, flat-
tened on the top, solid, crisp and tender. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 40c; '/4-ib., $1.00; lb., $3.50, all postpaid.

RED DUTCH — This is popular for pickling, for
which it is extensively used. A very sure head-
er, heads hard and solid; color a deep purple.

Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; '/4-lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00, all post-
paid.

COPENHAGEN MARK ET— It is undoubtedly with-
out a rival as the finest large round-headed early
Cabbage in cultivation. The type is thoroughly
fixed, the heads maturing all at the same time —
(this being a ^eat consideration to market gar-
deners, entailing less labor in harvesting the
crop and allows the ground to be clear after the
first cutting). The heads average about eight
pounds each in weight, are very solid, with small
core and fine quality. It matures as early as
Charleston Wakefield, and will give a much
heavier yield per acre than that popular variety.
The plant . is short- stemmed, the heads being
produced almost on the ground level. The leaves
are light green, rather small, saucer- shaped, and
always tightly folded. The plants, therefore, can
be set closer than is usual with varieties of sim-
ilar size. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; '/4-lb., $1.50; lb.,
$5.00, postpaid.

EARLY WINNINGSTADT— This is one of the sur-
est headers and very popular for home and mar-
ket garlen; gOod keeper; will do well for late as
well as early. Head pointed and compact; qual-
ity excellent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; '/4-lb., $1.00; lb.,
$3.50, postpaid.

HOLLANDER, or DANISH BALL HEAD— Quite
a distinct sort, plants medium long stemmed, but
compact; leaves very smooth. The hardiest Cab-
bage in cultivation; endures both frost and
drought that would destroy other varieties. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 40c; !4-lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00, all postpaid.

CHINESE CABBAGE

PE-TSAI

This vegetable in our opinion is peculiarly adapt-
ed to Texas and the South. It resembles to some
extent cabbage, lettuce and mustard, is an annual
and can be planted both in fall or spring. Like
cabbage and mustard it is hardier and will stand
the southern winter, and we are sure it will become
a staple winter vegetable in the South, as it has
already become in California. It forms a close,
compact head which is excellent to use as a salad
or cold slaw, and to cook with meat it is better
than cabbage, turnip or fustard. Should be culti-
cated the same as head lettuce, does much better
if grown during a cool season, for in dry hot
weather it is inclined to go to seed rather than
head up. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; lb., $5.00, postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Celery

FOR PRICES ON PLANTS SEE PAGE 37.

Celery thrives in a rich, mellow, moist, but not
wet, soil, and will do better on land well manured
the previous season. For early crop during Jan-
uary, transplant into rows five or six feet apart in
the row. Cultivate often. When nearly full grown
gather the leaves together and draw the earth
about them so as to hold them erect; after two or
three days draw more earth around them, and
repeat it every few days until nothing but the tops
of the leaves can be seen. In doing this take care
never to disturb the plants when wet or allow
earth to fall between the leaves. For fall and
winter crop have plants ready to set out by Sep-
tember. Where soil is suitable Celery should prove
a profitable crop for Texas.

GOLDEN SELF- BLANCH I NG — Is a fine variety of
Celery, one of the best for early market use. It
is not, as its name implies, self-blanching, nor is
there any variety that does not require to be
blanched, but the light golden color of the leaf
stems makes it much more easy to blanch. Its
beautiful color, fine quality and flavor will make
only a trial necessary to establish it in general
favor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 'A-lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00,
postpaid.

GOLDEN HEARTED DWARF— This is one of the
best for home garden; it is second to none in
beauty and quality, and is especially valuable
for home garden, on account of its dwarf habit,
the work of blanching is much more simple and
easy; it is not very dwarf, growing from four-
teen to sixteen inches tall; forms a very com-
pact bunch of a beautiful golden color. A re-
markably good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; '/i-lb.,
90c; ib., $2.50, postpaid.

CELERIAC, OR TURNIP-ROOTED
CELERY

This is a variety of the Celery family that is
cultivated for the root, which is highly esteemed
for flavoring soup. Start the plants in much the
same way as for Celery. Transplant to rows two
feet apart, after which culture is the same as re-
quired for any root crop. No earthing is required
for this Celery, as it is the roots which are the
edible portion of the vegetable.

LARGE SMOOTH P RAG U E— Produces globular
roots with comparatively smooth surface. Very
large and fine. Flavor is similar to Celery. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 25c; 'A-ib., 80c, postpaid.

Cauliflower

FOR PRICE ON PLANTS SEE PAGE 37.

The Cauliflower, although one of the most deli-
cious vegetables, is but little grown except by
professional gardeners because of the erroneous
impression that it is so difficult to grow that only
skilled gardeners can produce it. The culture is
the same as for cabbage, and anyone can be rea-
sonably certain of success if he carefully follows
the directions. Start the seed early, as Cauliflower
requires a long season to mature.

HENDERSON'S EARLY SNOWBALL— This is the
most popular with market gardeners and is
grown by them more than all other varieties to-
gether for forcing or for wintering over in cold

Golden Self Blanching

frames for extra early crop. It is hardy, sure to
make a head of good size, compact and of best
quality. It is also valuable for late sumnier and
fall crop. Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.00; '/4-lb., $6.00; lb.,
$20.00, postpaid.

EARLY DWARF ERFURT— Does not differ mate-
rially from Early Snowball, the best strains of
Early Erfurt being almost identical with the
best tjTpe of Snowball. Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.00; '/i-
Ib., $6,00; lb., $18.00, postpaid.

EXTRA EARLY PARIS— Head large, compact,
solid and white. This is also very early and a
favorite though not as sure heading as the above.
Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00; 'A-lb., $3.50; lb., $12.00, post-
paid.

Collards

FOR PRICE ON PLANTS SEE PAGE 37.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN — The true white or green
stemmed sort so extensively used in the South,
where it furnishes an abundance of food for the
table or for stock. Forms a large, loose, open
head, or cluster of leaves on a long stem. Freez-
ing does not injure, but rather improves the
quality. Sow thick in rows, in rich ground,
transplanting when four inches high; or sow in
rows where plants are to remain and when well
started thin to two feet apart in the row. In

the South, sow
from January to
May, and August
to October. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 1.5c; 'A- lb.,
40c; lb., $1.25, post-
paid.

March 3, 1920.

I sent you an or-
der the last of
February for Cab-
bage and Tomato
plants. Received
the plants in good
condition. They are
looking fine and I
am well pleased
with them. — J. B.
HANCOCK. Gus-
tine. Texas.

Box 353.

Henderson's Early Snowball

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Early Adams

Corn, Sweet or Sugar

The South is missing one of the good things of
earth in not attempting the cultivation of Sweet
Corn more than they do. Early Dent Field Corn,
used so much in the South, is only a poor sub-
stitute for the roasting ears of the genuine Sweet
Corn. At the present time Sweet Corn seed that
has been acclimated for the South is not to be
obtained in commercial quantities and southern
seedemen have to depend on northern-grown seed.
This the first year grows small, and the ears are
nothing near as well developed as they should be,
but if the best ears of this southern-grown Corn
are saved and planted here each year for a num-
ber of years, the real type and characteristics of
the corn will, in our opinion, assert themselves,
and we in the South will be able to enjoy the lux-
ury of real Sweet Corn.

Culture — Sweet Corn is much more tender and
easily affected by cold and wet than Field Corn,
on account of the sugar contained in the kernel.
The ground must be in condition so that it will
grow at once after planting, or it will sour and rot.
The later sorts, or those containing the most sac-
charine matter will need to have the ground
warmer and in better condition for their growth
than the early and more flinty kinds.

EARLY ADAMS — ^Although not a Sweet Corn,
when the grains are sweet and tender. It is
grown successfully farther south than the regu-
lar Sweet Corn. Large pkt., 15c; lb., 30c, post-
paid. 10-lb. lots, 25c per lb.; by express, F. O. B.
Waco.

EARLY MINNESOTA— About a week later than
the above, a very popular and well known va-
riety, valuable for market; stalk short, ears long
and eight- rowed. It is about the earliest Sweet
Corn upon which it will do to brag much for
sweetness. Large pkt., 15c lb., 35c, postpaid.
10-ib. lots, 25c per lb., by express, F. O. B. Waco.
GOLDEN BANTAM — ^A very early Sweet Corn
about four weet high, with golden yellow grain,
very tender and of excellent quality. Ears eight-
rowed, six to seven inches long and of medium
size. Large pkt., 15c; per lb., 35c, postpaid. 10-
lb. lots, 25c per lb., by express, F. O. B. Waco.
BLACK MEXICAN — The ripe grain is bluish-black,
but when in condition for table cooks white, and

by many considered the standard for sweetness;
desirable for family use. Large pkt., 15c; per
lb., 30c, postpaid. 10-lb. lots, 25c per lb., by ex-
press, F. O. B. Waco.

EARLY WHITE CORY— This is a selected type of
Cory Corn that has been bred with reference to
the white color of cob and kernel, the objection,
if any, to the other being its pink color. It is
fully as early and has every good quality of the
ordinary Cory and the additional advantage of
being white, which makes it more desirable for
table. Large pkt., 15c; per lb., 35c, postpaid. 10-
lb. lots, 25c per lb., by express, F, O. B. Waco.

COUNTRY GENTLEMAN — Sometimes called
“Shoepeg Corn” on account of the long and
pointed shape of the dry kernel and the “hif or
miss” manner in which it seems to be stuck
into the cob. This is claimed to be the sweetest
and most tender of all Sweet Corn; is very pro-
ductive, averaging three ears to the stalk; ears
large, about one foot long. Large pkt,, 15c; per
lb., 35c, postpaid. 10-lb. lots, 30c per lb., by ex-
press, F. O. B. Waco.

STOWELL’S EVERGREEN— This hardly needs
description; is the standard for a main crop.
For family, market garden and cutting purposes
there is none that will fill its place; quality the
best. Ear large, long, sixteen-rowed, cob small,
kernel long and shriveled. Large pkt., 15c; per
lb., 35c, postpaid. 10-lb. lots, 30c per lb., by ex-
press, F. O. B. Waco.

WHITE PEARL and HICKORY KING are used
extensively for roasting ears in the South, and
give the best satisfaction for garden purposes.
For description see page 36. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c,
postpaid. 10- lb. lots, 20c per lb., F. O. B. Waco.

CROSBY’S EARLY— This is the best of the early
Corns. Season follows close after the Early
Minnesota. Ears of good size, twelve-rowed,
cob small, used extensively for canning in the
state of Maine, and it is the use of this variety
that has given Main canned corn its reputation
for excellence. A standard sort, deservedly
prized by thousands of planters as one of the
sweetest of varieties. Large pkt., 15c; lb., 35c,
postpaid. 10-lb. lots, 30c per lb., by express, F.
O. B. Waco.

Early White Cory

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Cucumbers

Culture — Do not try to plant vine seed of any kind too early;
the plants are very tender and for general crop or pickles nothing
is gained by trying to start them before settled warm weather has
arrived. A few hills can be put in early for early use if ample ar-
rangements are made to protect them from the cold with boxes
•covered with glass or oiled cloth. The soil cannot be too rich for
Cucumbers. Work in the hill all the well rotted manure the soil
will stand. This, of course, is not necessary, for any good garden
soil will raise a crop of Cucumbers, but it will pay for the extra
labor. Make the hills about five feet apart, smooth the surface off,
and press the ground down firmly with the back of hoe, then scatter
the seed even over the smoothed surface, and cover with about one-
half inch of moist soil. If these directions are followed there will
be no trouble about the seed not growing if there is moisture enough
for anything to grow. Plant fifteen or twenty seeds to the hill,
which is two for the bugs and cut-worms and one for yourself. After
they have a ^ood start, and have a chance to beat the bugs, thin
out to five or six good plants to the hill. To get the best crop
Cucumbers must not be allowed to ripen on the vine, as they will
stop any new fruit setting. In gathering cut the stems instead of
breaking or tearing them off. One ounce of seed will plant fifty or
sixty hills; two pounds are required to the acre.

IMPROVED LONG GREEN — The best known and most popular of
the entire list of Cucumbers. It is hard to beat it, either for pick-
ling or table use. Fruit long and crisp; when small is the standard
for pickles; when half grown unexcelled for table use, and when
fully grown is the best for sweet pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; !4-lb.,
45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.

EARLY FORTUNE — One of the best selections of the White Spine
type, is becoming very popular among the market men of the
South. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 'A-lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.

EARLY GREEN CLUSTER — The best early sort;
fruit sets close to the hill and usually in clus-
ters; color dark green, medium size, does not
taper much at the ends; very desirable for early
table use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; '/4-lb., 45c; lb., $1.50,
all postpaid.

EARLY FRAME, or SHORT GREEN— A very pop-
ular variety for table use, and deserves to be so
for pickling; very productive. Fruit is very
handsome, bright green in color, smaller at the
ends, crisp and tender. If picked when young
valuable for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 'A-lb.,
$1.50, postpaid.

PEERLESS WHITE SPINE — A vigorous grower
and very productive. Fruit bright green in color,
uniform and handsome in appearance, has very
few spines. Flesh crisp and tender, the most
popular table variety, used largely for forcing
under glass. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; '/4-lb., 45c lb.,
$1.50, all postpaid.

KLONDIKE — A medium early white spined Cu-
cumber, excellent for slicing. Vines very hardy
and productive. Fruit when mature about eight
inches long. Coloc dark green, slightly striped

New York Improved Spineless

White Spine

at the ends. The dark green color is retained
much longer and is affected less by the hot sun
than any other sort with which we are familiar.

Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 'A-lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, all post-
paid.

BOSTON PICKLING — A very desirable sort for
pickles. Fruit color bright green, cylindrical in
shape, very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; '/4-
Ib., 45c; lb., $1.50, all postpaid.

CHICAGO PICKLING — ^A popular variety with
gardeners in the vicinity of Chicago. Fruit me-
dium length, pointed at the ends, bright green
color, productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; '/4-oz., 45c;
lb., $1.50, all postpaid.

Egg Plant

For Plants See Page 39

Culture — Egg Plant seed germinate slowly and
should be started in moderately high temperature,
for this, as in all sub-tropical plants, it is of im-
portance to secure a rapid and continuous growth
from the first, the plants never recovering from a
check received when young.

NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS— A leading
market variety; one of the best for quality, size
and productiveness; shape oval or pear-shaped,
dark purple. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; '/4-lb., $2.00;
lb., $6.50, postpaid.

BLACK BEAUTY— As large as the New York Im-
proved, but about ten days earlier. Very rich
purplish black. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; '^-lb., $2.00;
lb., $6.50, postpaid.

Endive

Endive is usually grown for late fall or winter
use, but is all right for any season of the year.
It is very popular with the German trade and it is
sometimes called Winter Lettuce, or “Winter
Salad.” Plant seed in August or September as for
lettuce, thin to 10 or 12 inches apart.

WHITE CURLED — This is remarkable for its
beauty rather than quality. The best market va-
riety, as the plant is so attractive it brings the
highest market price, but is not as tender, and
is coarser than the Green Curled. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; '/4-lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.

GREEN CURLED — One of the hardiest; has beau-
tiful curled dark green leaves; it blanches out
very white and crisp, quality the best. This is
the standard variety. The leaves are finely di-
vided. Makes a beautiful show when the centers
are blanched. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; '/4-lb., 35c; lb.,
$1.25, postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

" Black Seeded Simpson

Lettuce

Grow some of the Celebrated TEXAS HEAD
LETTUCE in your own home garden.

It does best on very rich, lig-ht soil; for outdoor
culture sow early in the spring or fall in drills
sixteen inches apart; as the plants begin to crowd,
thin out for use, leaving them about six or eight
inches apart in the row, where they will develop
very fast into large, fine bunches or heads, each
one of which will be enough for a small family.
In this way you will have all the benefit in the
way of succession that you would have by plant-
ing several times. If a hot-bed is used, let it be
started quite early.

For Price on Lettuce Plants See Page 38.

NEW YORK— A splendid variety of
large size, extra fine quality that is
slow in running to seed. Good for
either private planter or market
gardener. On our trial grounds New
York or Wonderful proved to be an
excellent head lettuce, well adapted
to the hot dry climate of the South
and Southwest. Leaves are dark
green, well blanched and firm.
Quality excellent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c;
'A-\b., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid.

Kale

TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—

Grows three or four feet high, bear-
ing long, rather narrow, plume-like
green leaves which are deeply cut
and finely curled at the edges. Im-
proved rather than injured by a
moderately heavy frost. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 20c; A-\b., 45c; ib., $1.25, post-
paid.

DWARF GERMAN GREEN CURLED

— Of dwarf, compact habit, foliage Is
very much curled i and is of very
handsome appearance; so much so
that it is sometimes grown as an or-
nament; quality excellent, tender
and fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c;
1/4- lb., 45c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.

Kohl Rabi

This is another variety of the Cab-
bage family, and is the connecting link
between the Cabbage and the Turnip,
and combines the flavor and many
qualities of both. For early use sow early in the
spring in drills foruteen inches apart, thin out to
six inches apart in the row, as they are only at
their best for table use when half grown; for a
succession plant at intervals of a week or two.
They do best in a light, rich loam. One ounce
will plant 400 feet of drill.

EARLY WHITE VIENNA— The bulb is smaU,
smooth, white and of fine appearance. The best
for early table use. This variety has a very
short top and forms a ball quickly, thus making
it a particularly desirable sort on account of its
earliness. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; !4-lb., 50c; lb.,
$1.75, postpaid.

PURPLE VIENNA— Identical with the above ex-
cept in color, which is a bright purple. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 20c; !4-lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid.

BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON— The most popular of
the non-heading varieties. One of the best for
use under glass as well as for early outdoor
planting. The plants form large, loose heads;
outer leaves a light yellowish-green, with inner
leaves blanched almost white. Resists the heat
and remains long in good edible condition. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; !4-lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.

IMPROVED HANSON — Plant large, forming a
large, cabbage-like head, very slow to go to
seed; outer leaves bright green; inner ones
white, tender, crisp and of best quality. White
seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1/4-lb., 40c; lb., $1.25,
postpaid.

PRIZE HEAD — One of the best known and most
popular of the head varieties. The leaf is very
thin and tender and wilts too easy to make it
very desirable for market, but for the home gar-
den it is unexcelled. Forms a large head, deep
green, splashed with reddish-brown. Finest
quality. White seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 54-lb.,
40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.

EARLY CURLED SILESIA— The most popvdar of
the curled or loose heading sorts, grows erect
and is one of the best for early use, as it can be
used when very young and grows rapidly; color
light green, leaves much curled, of very best
quality; white seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 54- lb.,
40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.

BIG BOSTON — One of the best large varieties for
mid- season or fall use. Excellent for both out-
door planting and for forcing. Leaves thin,
crisp, smooth. Color bright light green, the
heads slightly tinged with reddish-brown. Usu-
ally heads up under cold weather conditions bet-
ter than any other variety. Pkt., 8c; oz., 15c;
!4-lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.

Mustard

Mustard is not only used as a condiment, but the
green leaves are used as a salad or cut and boiled
like Spinach. Sow in drills about 18 inches apart,
covering one-half inch deep.- For succession sow
every few weeks. In the South the seed should
be sown in fall.

SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED— Extensively used
in the South as a spring salad and for greens.
Leaves light green, much crimped and frilled.
Seed small, reddish-brown to nearly black. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; !4-lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid.

OSTRICH PLUME— A careful study of the differ-
ent types of curled mustard has convinced us
there is not much difference in them; if any-
thing, Ostrich Plume does not grow quite as
large as the Southern Giant Curled. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; 54-lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid.

LARGE SMOOTH LEAF, or ELEPHANT EAR— A
distinct variety with large, cabbage -shaped
leaves; a valuable sort and deserving of a trial.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 54-lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

SIBERIAN — ^A very vigorous growing variety of
spreading habit, its green foliage a distinctive
bluish tinge or bloom. The leaves are very large,
comparatively plain in the center but are cut and
frilled at the edges. The variety is very hardy,
a favorite for greens and in some sections is ex-
tensively grown for forage. This sort is some-
times called Sprouts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 54-lb.,
40c; lb., $1.25, all postpaid.

MRT. L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Muskmelons

Muskmelons or Cantaloupes like a warm rich
soil, quite sandy. Plant seed in hills four to six
feet apart each way, eight to ten seeds in a hill,
and when danger of insects is past, thin to three
or foiu* plants. Well rotted manure or either fer-
tilizer previously mixed in the soil of a hill is a
great help. The quality of the melons depends on
good conditions of growth. Give shallow cultiva-
tion until vines cover ground and pinch off ends
of growing shoots.

HONEY DEW — These melons have a dull white
rind, green flesh, very sweet and juicy. The
average weight is from 6 to 8 lbs. These melons
set a very heavy first crop, every plant produces
five or six melons. They may be planted from
4 to 6 feet apart each way; it is desirable to
plant them a little closely so that the size may
be kept down. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14- lb., 75c;
lb., $2.50, postpaid.

ROCKY FORD — A famous market melon of the
Oval Netted Gem type. Our stocks are strictly
select and can be depended on. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
20c; 14-lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, all postpaid.

OSAGE — ^Fruit medium to large sized, oval, slight-
ly ribbed and dark green in color, covered more
or less with shallow netting. The flesh is a
deep salmon color and very thick, there being
but a slight cavity in the center of even the
largest fruit. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14-lb., 35c; lb.,
$1.00, all postpaid.

GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD— This is a much im-
proved Rocky Ford with the inside of the green
flesh slightly lined with orange. A very beauti-
ful and valuable sort of the finest quality. In
ten pound lots we can supply it in sealed bags
direct from the grower. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 'A-
Ib., 60c; lb., $1.75, postpaid.

EARLY HACKENSACK— Also called Turk’s Cap;
fine early large variety, shape globular, flat-
tened at ends, ribs large, thick, coarse, but fine
flavored, a desirable sort for those who grow
for market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14-lb., 35c; lb.,
$1.00, all postpaid.

Gold Lined Rocky Ford

winters of this latitude^ the young and tender
leaves are used for flavoring or may be dried for
winter use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14- lb., 60c; lb.,
$2.00, postpaid.

THYME — This is a medicinal as well as a culinary
Herb; a perennial, used for flavoring soups, etc.,
and for a tea that is considered good for head-
aches. Pkt., 5c; Ob., 25c; 14 -lb., 60c, postpaid.

SUMMER SAVORY — ^An annual used for flavoring
soups and dressings. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14-lb.,
60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid.

SAGE — A perennial, very aromatic and more ex-
tensively used than any of the others. Its use
is too well known to need describing; every gar-
den should have a few plants, as it is impossible
to buy from the stores any of very good quality.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; '/4-lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.

dill— An annual, cultivated for its seed, which
has an aromatic odor and a warm, pungent
teste, used in making dill pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; !4-lb., 35c; lb., $1.20, postpaid.

BANANA — A long, yellow, salmon fleshed melon,
resembling the Cantaloupes; grows about two to
two and one-half feet long, shaped like a large
banana. It is of very good quality, and its pe-
culiar shape makes it a good seller
in the market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;

■A-lb., 60c; lb., $1.75, postpaid.

Casabas

The Casaba

Leek

Lieeks are used to give a mild onion
flavor to soups or dressings, and
blanched leeks are equal to the best
g^'een onions.

Culture — A member of the onion
family. Cultivation like the onion,
except should be grown deeper in the
ground. Necessary to sow in bottom
of a shallow trench and then draw the
dirt in towards the growing plant, or
else transplant when about the size of
a slate pencil, setting roots about four
inches deep; have plants stand about
four inches apart in row.

LARGE LONDON FLAG— This va-
riety is more extensively grown
than any other, is of the best qual-
ity and hardy, crisp, tender, good
flavored, does not get bitter as soon
as most kinds; white seed. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 25c; '/4-lb., 60c; lb., $2.00,
postpaid.

Herbs

Culture — Most all varieties of Herbs
thrive best in rich, sandy loam, and
require special pains in the prepara-
tion of the soil and care of the young
plants, as in most cases they are very
delicate and easily choked with weeds.
Sow early in the spring in rows four-
teen to sixteen inches apart. In har-
vesting, cut when in bloom, wilt in
the sun, and dry in the shade. The
perennials should be planted where
they can remain for years.

SWEET MARJORAM— A perennial,
but not hardy enough to stand the

Leek

is now at full zenith of popularity.
Previously it was grown as a late
melon to mature after the cantaloupe
season. As a late melon its popularity
was confined to a limited section near
the Coast of Southern California. But
it is now demonstrated that it can be
grown in all semi-arid sections side by
side with the early cantaloupes and
watermelons. The carloads of large
perfect Casabas of the Winter Pine-
apple, Golden Beauty and Improved
Hybrids, types that were shipped from
the Imperial Valley during the past
two seasons, have proven the value of
the Casaba as an early melon and good
shipper equal to the watermelon and
cantaloupe.

HYBRID — This is a cross between the
Winter Pineapple and the Montreal
Muskmelon. It grows to a very large
size and is of delicious flavor. It is
a rampant grower and yields enor-
mously; as many as seventeen large
melons were taken from one vine.
It is profitable, early and late. Plant
from March 1st until July 15th. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 25c; '4-lb., 65c; /2-lb., $1.10;
lb., $2.00, postpaid.

WINTER PINEAPPLE— This is the
first of Casabas introduced into
America. It is now just as distinct
as when introduced nearly forty
years ago. The Winter Pineapple is
more profitable as a late melon,
therefore we recommend to growers
near the Coast that it be planted
during June. Our type of Winter
Pineapple is round, selected for its
good shipping qualities. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 25c; '/4-lb., 65c; '/2-lb., $1.10; lb.,
$2.00, postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Famous

Irish

Grey

Watermelon

Culture — They do best in a quick, warm soil,
thoroughly enriched, but not with fresh, heating
manure. A good plan is to have a good heavy
green crop to plow under just before planting;
make the hills six feet apart one way by eight
feet the other. See directions for planting cucum-
bers as to method of making the hill; use plenty
of seed so as to give the cut worms and insects a
chance, and when the plants begin to crowd, thin
to five or six plants to a hill.

IRISH GREY — Is a distinct and very valuable
melon, the productiveness is wonderful, produc-
ting more good merchantable melons under the
same conditions than any other variety, the eat-
ing quality is all that could be desired in a wa-
termelon, the sparkling red flesh is very sweet
and entirely free from hard centers or stringi-
ness, yet the flesh is very firm and compact and
will not break when sliced (see cut). The size
is uniformly large, average 25 to 30 lbs.; color
of rind, yellowish grey and almost as tough as
that of the Citron, ripens earlier than Tom Wat-
son and will keep in good condition for a long
time after picking and stand long distance ship-
ping better than any other melon; for compari-
son it will carry 1,000 miles distance and ship
back over the same route then open as good as
fresh picked Tom Watson. Another important
feature, the rind will not sunburn, and will keep
in good condition for several days in the sun
after becoming ripe, while all dark rind melons
will blister yellow on the top, which renders it
unsalable. The Irish Grey is iDeyond the experi-
mental stage and you need not hesitate to plant
it extensively. It is the home market melon as
well as the best shipper, you will make no mis-
take to try it. The photograph shown here only
gives you a faint idea of what the melon is like,
but you will note the smooth outline of the
melon, also note the firmness of fle.sh shown in
the slice inch thick this melon was picked two
weeks before slicing and had lost none of its
delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; !4-lb., 75c;
lb., $2.50.

FLORIDA FAVORITE — Oblong in shape, growing
to a very large size; rind dark green, striped
with lighter; highly prized on account of its
delicious flavor: seed light colored. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; '/4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

PEERLESS or ICE CREAM — One of the very best
melons for this latitude, and for private gardens
and near market there is none better on the list;
fruit medium size, oval, rind thin, finely mottled
dark and light green, flesh bright scarlet; solid
to the center; crisp, very sweet and fine flavored,'
it is one of the earliest; seed pure white. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; '/4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

MONTE CRISTO or KLECKLEY'S SWEETS—

Vine vigorous and productive, fruit of medium
size; oblong, slightly tapering towards the stem
end; color dark green; flesh very bright, rich
red, very sweet and tender. Seed white. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; 'A-lb** 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE— A popular melon for
shipping in some localities and a good market
variety: oblong in shape, large size, flesh scarlet,
crisp and of good quality; rind dark green, striped
and mottled with lighter green; seeds light color.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; '/4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

HALBERT'S HONEY — The melons average eight-
een to twenty inches long and are full or bluntly
rounded at both ends. The skin is a dark glossy
green. The flesh is a beautiful crimson, the rich
coloring and luscious quality extending to the
thin rind. A number of planters who sell mel-
ons in nearby markets report that the new Hal-
bert’s Honey will outsell any other variety. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; '/v-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

TOM WATSON — The fruit is very large, many
melons weighing 56 to 60 pounds and measuring
18 to 24 inches in length. Its rind is very thin
but exceedingly tough, and on this account is one
of the very best shipping varieties. The skin is
a dark mottled green, while the flesh is a bril-
liant scarlet, and the heart is very large with a
small seed area. The flavor is most delicious
and refreshing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; '/i-lb., 30c;
lb., $1.00, postpaid.

SWEETHEART — A fine shipping melon of large
size and fine quality. The vines are very vigor-
ous and productive, bearing the fruit early.
Melons uniform in size, oval- shaped and very
heavy. The rind is light green, thin, but firm;
flesh bright crimson, sweet and tender. Par-
ticularly fine for shipping or market for main
crop, being of such fine appearance that they
sell readily. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; '/4-lb., 30c; lb.,
$1.00, postpaid.

ALABAMA SWEET — Extensively grown in the
South for shipping to distant markets. The
melons are large, of oblong form and have a
firm, dark green, slightly striped rind. The flesh
is bright red and of delicious flavor; seeds are
white. One of the very best of the long melons
for shipping purposes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 'A-lb.,
30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Onions

Onions do best on old, well-enriched soil that has
been used for hoed crops long enough to have the
weeds well under subjection. New land will sel-
dom produce a good crop of onions, there being
some elements of the soil lacking that are neces-
sary for their best growth. If new land is to be
used, fertilize thoroughly with some good commer-
cial fertilizer or with well-rotted manure and wood
wishes. Onions raised on new land are the sw^eet-
est and mildest, but are apt to be soft and run to
big necks. Plant in drills fourteen inches apart,
as that is the distance that most hand hoes work
the ground to best advantage. If the bed be a
quarter of an acre or more in extent the best in-
vestment one can make is to buy a hand seeder
and cultivator. They are not very expensive and
will pay for themselves in two days’ work. A very
important thing is to get the rows perfectly
straight; too much care cannot be exercised in
this direction, as it will save an immense amount
of hard work in the future care of the crop. On-
ions are a garden crop and demand the best pos-
sible preparation of the land and the highest cul-
tivation.

Grow Bermuda and Prizetaker Onions in your
own garden. Any part of Texas can grow them.
Follow the same methods of the professional grow-
ers, and you can raise them in most parts of the
South. The Bermuda and also the Prizetaker for
commercial purposes are usually planted in a
seed bed in early fall and transplanted in the field
when the plants are about one-eighth inch in di-
ameter. This, while expensive in labor, saves the
expense of thinning that is of course necessary
if the seed is drilled in. It also saves largely on
the amount of seed required.

ONION PLANTS — We can supply plants of Ber-
muda and Prizetaker during the winter and
spring. For prices see page 38.

LARGE RED WETH ERSFI ELD— The best known
and most staple of all the onions. More seed of
this one variety is sown west of Chicago than of
all other sorts combined. Our stock of this seed
is exceptionally fine and cannot fail to give per-
fect satisfaction. The best onion for field cul-
ture, being of good size, fine appearance, very
productive and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
25c; 1/4- lb., 90c; lb., $3.00.

SPANISH KING, or PRIZETAKER— This onion is
of foreign origin, but has proved such a success
in this country, having been grown here so long,
that it might properly be classed with American
sorts. Our seed is American grown and will give
the best satisfaction. Large, globular; straw
color; excels all others in beauty. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
25c; '/4-lb., 90c; lb., $3.00, postpaid.

WHITE BERMUDA — ^Very early variety, used
largely in the South as an early market onion,
when the seed is sown in the fall and the onions
harvested in the spring. It is mild and of par-
ticularly fine flavor. The color is a pinkish-

Prizetaker

Large Red Wethersfield

straw color, and the shape is flat. The seed we
offer is grown in Teneriffe, Canary Islands, and
is a fine, pure strain. This is the principal va-
riety shipped in crates from Texas early in the
spring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; '/4-lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00,
postpaid.

CRYSTAL WAX BERMUDA— The only pure white
Bermuda Onion, thus making it a ready seller in
the retail market. Except in color it is identi-
cal with the other Bermudas, having all those
desirable qualities of the older sorts combined
with much more handsome appearance. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 50c; ;4-lb., $1.75; lb., $6.50, postpaid.

WHITE QUEEN — ^A rapid grower, very early, pure
white skin, flat, medium size, and mild flavored
sort; largely grown for pickling and bunching.
A favorite with the home gardener as White
Queen will produce the earliest onions from
seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; '/4-lb., $1.50; lb., $5.50,
postpaid.

RED BERMUDA — A very early flat variety, used
largely in the South for planting in the fall and
marketing in the spring. Is of mild flavor and
ships well, but will not keep for winter. Color a
dirty pink. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; '4-lb., $1.50; lb.,
$5.00, postpaid.

Onion Sets

Plant sets in the fail any time from August till
time for spring planting. We claim to be in a po-
sition to handle the onion set business better than
anyone else in Texas. The usual method is to have
sets sent down from the North in January just
in time to take care of the spring demand. No
one except ourselves has any facilities for taking
care of them after they arrive and they are set
around in bags till sold. The result is after the
long trip from the North to the warmer weather
of the South the onion sets arrive in a damp and
growing condition and should be planted at once.
If not, they rot and sprout so the consumer gets
them in a damaged condition. Our method is to
ship our sets South direct from the field in which
they are grown in September. We ship in baskets
in open stock cars so that the sets actually con-
tinue to dry out in transit. When they arrive
we have sufficient shallow trays with lath bot-
toms, so they can all be stored, not over three
inches deep. The trays are racked up one above
the other, with room for a good circulation of
air between. The result is we have sets from
September 20 to the end of the season in almost
perfect condition and unless the trade has used
up our stock can supply them as late as May or
June.

Choice White Bottom 30c lb., postpaid

Choice Yellow Bottom 25c lb., postpaid

Choice Red Bottom 25c lb., postpaid

By express or freight at buyer’s expense: $15.00
per 100 lbs.; 50 lbs. at 100-lb. rate. Sets are sold
by bushel, 32 lbs.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

AMERICAN WONDER — The most dwarf of any of
the wrinkled peas, growing from nine to twelve
inches high, vines are stout and branching and
covered with well filled pods. The flavor and
quality are unsurpassed. The dry pea is medium
size, light green, and much wrinkled. Large pkt.,
15c; lb., 46c, postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, by ex-
press, at buyer's expense: 10 lbs., 35c per lb.;
50 lbs., 32c per lb.

FIRST AND BEST— For family use is equal to any
of the extra earlies; does not ripen as evenly
as some of the others, but for home garden is
valuable on that account; as early as any and
continues in bearing a week or ten days; is a
smooth white pea, height about two and one-
half feet. Large pkt., 15c; lb., 45c, postpaid. F.
O. B. Waco, by express, at buyer’s expense: 10
lbs., 35c per lb.; 50 lbs., 32c per lb.

NOTT’S excelsior — Best of extra early Dwarf
I^as. Vines are larger and more vigorous than
the American Wonder, and earlier than the Pre-
mium Gem. The sweetness and quality are un-
surpassed. A medium sized wrinkled pea. Grows
from 12 to 14 inches high. Large pkt., 15c; lb.,
45c, postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, by express, at
buyer’s expense: 10 lbs., 35c per lb.; 50 lbs., 32c
per lb.

McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM — Almost as early as the
American Wonder, grows some higher, but not
to require any support. Our strain
of this popular sort is the best and differs little
from the Premium Gem. If you could have only
one pick out of the list of peas we would advise
you to take the Little Gem. It is within a week
as early as the earliest, grows large enough to
be productive, but not so tall as to need bush-
ing, is of the very best quality. To show that it
IS good and also that it is appreciated, our sales
on this variety are equal to any two
other sorts combined. Height 15
inches, pea light green, wrinkled.
Lar^e pkt., 15c; lb., 40c, postpaid.
F. O. B. Waco, by express, at buy-
er’s expense: 10 lbs., 45c per lb.;
50 lbs., 32c per lb.

EARLY ALASKA— This is the best
and earliest smooth blue pea, and by
many claimed to be the earliest peq
grown. Of good quality, grows 2 to
21/^ feet high; a valuable pea for
market gardeners and market pur-
poses, as it ripens all its crop about
the same time. Large pkt., 15c; lb.,
45c, postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, by ex-
press at buyer’s expense: 10 lbs., 35c
per lb.; 50 lbs., 32c per lb.

GRAD US — Not only is this an extreme-
ly early sort, but the pods are about
as large as Telephone, hence market
gardeners as well as private garden-
ers all speak well of Gradus. It has
heavy stems, large, dark green
leaves, producing handsome, large
pods, measuring 4 to 4V^ inches in
length, nearly round, and tender and
sweet, and remain edible longer than
most other sorts. Large pkt., 15c;
lb., 40c, postpaid. F. O. B. Waco,
by express at buyer’s expense: 10
lbs., 45c per lb.; 50 lbs., 32c per lb.

BLISS’ EVERBEARING— Is fit for
use soon after the Gem, continues
long in bearing; if kept well picked
season may be prolonged several
weeks if weather is not too dry;
peas are large, wrinkled, of the fin-
est quality and flavor; vines stout,
grows 18 inches to 2 feet high.
Large pkt., 15c; lb., 45c, postpaid.
F. O. B. Waco, by express at buyer’s
expense: 10 lbs., 35c per lb.; 50 lbs.,
32c per lb.

SUTTON’S EXCELSIOR IM-
PROVED— Is a very fine first early
dwarf pea, regarded by some as the
best of the wrinkled sorts. It is very
hardy; can be planted early; vines
are 18 inches high, very prolific;
pods are almost square at lower end,
larger and broader than the usual
dwarf pea, and dark green color.
Large pkt., 15c; lb., 45c; postpaid.
F. O. B. Waco, by express at buyer’s
expense: 10 lbs., 35c; 50 lbs., 32c lb.

English Peas

BEST FOR BOTH HOME GARDEN AND
MARKET

Peas do best on light, warm soil. For earliest
crop, select some sheltered place, plant as soon as
the ground can be worked in the spring, cover
lightly with about one inch of soil. Smooth sorts
will stand earlier planting than the wrinkled va-
rieties. Later plantings should be covered deeper,
from two to four inches; deep planting prolongs
the season of bearing, and to some extent prevents
mildew. Avoid fresh manure or mucky soil, as
vines grow too rank and tall. It is always best to
keep the vines picked, for if any pods are allowed
to ripen, the young pods will stop forming. There
is as much difference in quality between the
wrinkled and smooth pea as between sweet and
field corn, the wrinkled appearance being an indi-
cation of sugar or saccharine matter in both corn
and peas. English peas are a hardy vegetable and
thrive in cool weather; will stand considerable
frost. For that reason more attention should be
given to them as a fall and winter crop. In
Southern Texas most peas are planted in early
fall and there is no reason why they should not
do equally well as far north as Fort Worth.
EXTRA EARLY — This is one of the best strains of
Extra Early Peas and we can recommend it as
valuable for first crop both for family and mar-
ket garden; ripens evenly so that the entire
crop can be secured in two or three pickings.
Grows from 22 to 36 inches high, according to
soil and season. Pea of medium size, smooth,
white. Large pkt., 15c; lb., 45c, postpaid. F. O.
B. Waco, by express, at buyer's expense: 10
lbs., 35c per lb.; 50 lbs., 32c per lb.

Extra Early

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

PEAS— Continued

CARTER’S TELEPHONE —Vine large, foliage
coarse, pods very large, filled with immense
large peas of best quality; very productive.
Height 4^ feet, pea large, green, wrinkled.
Large pkt., 15c; lb., 45c, postpaid. F. O. B.
Waco, by express at buyer's expense: 10 lbs.,
35c per lb.; 50 lbs., 32c per lb.

CHAMPION OF ENGLAND— The standard for ex-
cellence in quality, very productive. Most pop-
ular late pea, grows 4 to 5 feet high, seed light
green, large wrinkled. Pkt., 15c; lb., 45c, post-
paid. F. O. B. Waco, by express at buyer’s ex-
pense: 10 lbs., 35c per lb.; 50 lbs., 32c per lb.
LARGE WHITE EYE MARROWFAT— Popular
for late crop both for field and garden. 5 feet
high; pods large, round, well filled; peas large
smooth, white. Large pkt., 15c; lb., 35c, post-
paid. F. O. B. Waco, by express at buyer’s ex-
pense: 10 lbs., 30c per lb.; 50 lbs., 28c per lb.
GRAY SUGAR EDIBLE PO DS— Cultivated for the
pods, which are used much the same way as
string beans, being cooked whole and eaten pods
and all. Grow 3 to 4 feet high; pea a dark gray-
ish-brown, wrinkled. Large pkt., 15c; lb., 45c,
postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, by express at buyer’s
expense: 10 lbs., 40c per lb., 50 lbs., 35c per lb.
LITTLE MARVEL — ^An early variety of English
origin which has found great favor in America.
It matqres about the same time as “American
Wonder.” Grows about 15 inches high. Has
dark green foliage and vines heavily set with
pods 2^ to 3 inches in length. Filled with 6 to 9
dark green peas of fine quality. Pkt., 15c; lb.,
45c, postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, by express, 10 lbs.,
35c per lb.

Parsley

See Page 38 for Plants

Seed very slow to germinate and requires special
care. If sown very early in spring in ground that
is not too weedy, there will be no trouble in get-
ting a stand. If later same care as for celery is
necessary.

CHAMPION MOSS CURLED— The 'best and most
popular for market and home garden; of com-
pact growth; bright green color. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; 'A-lb., 35c; lb., $1.20, postpaid.

TURNIP ROOTED, or HAMBURG— The edible por-
tion is the root which resembles a small parsnip.
Flesh dry, similar to celeriac in flavor. Exten-
sively grown and used for flavoring soups, etc.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 35c; lb., $1.20, postpaid.

Parsnips

Are of very early culture. Do the best on rich,
sandy loam, but are not so particular but what
they will make a good crop on any good garden

Champion Moss Curled

Hollow Grown Parsnips

soil. Seed slow to start, and should be planted
early in the spring or fall in drills 14 to 16 inches
apart; thin to four inches apart in the row. They
are very hardy and will keep in ground over win-
ter, and be improved by freezing.

HOLLOW CROWN, or GU ERNSEY— Root of me-
dium length, growing all below the ground. One
of the best. One ounce of seed will plant 400
feet of drill; three pounds to the acre. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 20c; </4-lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid.

Okra, or Gumbo

The young seed pods are ' used in soups, stews,
catsup, etc. Highly esteemed in the South. After
danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and
in good condition, plant in rows about two and
one -half feet apart, covering with about an inch
of fine soil firmly pressed down. When about three
inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the
row. Cultivate and keep free from weeds. Pods
are in best condition when from one to three
inches long.

WHITE VELVET — The plants are about three and
one-half feet high, early maturing and very pro-
ductive. The pods are white, long, smooth and
are tender until nearly full sized. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; '/4-lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid.

PERKINS’ MAMMOTH LONG POD— This variety
is about three feet high, very early and produc-
tive. The pods are deep green, very long, slen-
der, slightly corru-
gated, very tender
and of good quality.

This is a desirable
market as well as
home garden sort.

Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;

|^-lb., 25c; lb., 75c,
postpaid.

EXT R A EAR LY
DWARF GREEN
PROLIFIC— An ex-
tra early maturing
variety. Very
productive. Plants
twelve to eighteen
inches high. Pods
short, deep green,
slightly corrugated,
tender and of good
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz.,

10c; !/4-lb., 25c; lb.,

75c.

Increase the yield of
your peas by inocu-
lating the seed or soil
with “Mulford’s Nitro-
gen”— Mulford’s Nitro-
gen-gathering bacte-
ria. It is conventient-
ly put up in various
sizes to meet the re-
quirements of home
gardeners as well as
professional market
growers and farmers. Okra, or Gumbo

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Large Bell or Bull Nose Peppers

Peppers

Culture — Sow in a hot-bed in April and trans-
plant to the open ground when the weather is fa-
vorable. They should be planted in warm, mel-
low soil, in rows 18 inches apart. They may also
be sown in the open ground when the danger of
frost is past and the soil is warm and the weather
settled. Thorough and frequent cultivation should
be kept up until frost, by this means you can have
a continuous crop.

See Page 39 for Plants.

LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE — A favorite sort
and one of the best for pickling and stuffed man-
goes. One of the earliest varieties. Flesh thick
and milder than most other kinds. Pkt., 15c;
oz., 60c; !4-lb., $2.25; lb., $8.00, postpaid.

LONG RED CAYENNE— A slim, long, bright red
sort; very strong and pungent. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
60c; ‘A- lb., $2.25; lb., $8.00, postpaid.

Spinach

Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer
the better. Sow in drills 12 to 18 inches apart and
begin thinning out the plants about 6 inches apart,
when leaves are an inch wdde. No plant makes
more palatable and nutritious greens when prop-
erly prepared.

LONG STANDING — ^An improved round- seeded
sort, combines all the good qualities of the ordi-
nary kinds and has the additional one of being
much longer fit for use before running to seed.

Oz., 10c; !4-lb., 20c; lb., 75c, postpaid.

VIROFLY — ^A popular market variety of very
quick, strong growth, producing an abundance
of large, thick, roundish leaves. Oz., 10c; I/4-
Ib., 20c; lb., 75c, postpaid.

BLOOMS DALE — ^Very early and hardy, with
leaves curled and wrinkled like a Savoy Cabbage.
Best for fall sowing. Oz., 10c; !4-lb., 20c; lb.,
75c, postpaid.

By express or freight F. O. B. Waco, 5 lbs., $3.00;
10 lbs., $5.25, for any sort of Spinach.

Pumpkin

Culture — Is not so particular as regards soil or
cultivation as other vine seed and belongs more
to the field than to the garden.

SWEET, or PIE — ^A small, round, very prolific sort,
skin and flesh deep orange yellow, very thick,
fine grained, and one of the best for pies. Oz.,
15c; 'A-lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.

TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO— None better for
fable use; pear-shaped, slightly striped green;
hardy and productive; valuable. Oz., 15c; '/j.-
Ib., 45c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.

LARGE CHEESE, or KENTUCKY FIELD— Large,
flat or cheese -shaped. Color of skin deep orange,
streaked with light green; good for table use,
also for field crop. Oz., 10c; '/j-lb., 25c; lb., 90c,
postpaid.

STRIPED CUSHAW, or CROOKN EC K— Grows to
weighing seventy- five pounds; shape like Winter
Crookneck Squash; color of skin cream- like, very
lightly striped with green; flesh salmon colored.

Oz., 15c; '/4-lb., 35c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.

RUBY KING — Bright colored, beautiful, sweet and
mild flavored; grows to good size and very sym-
metrical in shape; good for stuffed pickles. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 60c; '/4-lb., $2.25; lb., $8.00, postpaid.

CHINESE GIANT — Upright, very compact, vigor-
ous and productive. Fruits very large and long,
deep green when young, rich red when ripe.
Fresh very thick, mild, excellent. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 75c; '/4-lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00, postpaid.

SOUTHERN FARMER — A new pumpkin that we
have been trying to introduce for the past four
years. It will thrive in dry weather and produce
a wonderful crop of small pumpkins on an aver-
age of four pounds. They are very solid and are
wonderful keepers. For eating or for stock they
are unexcelled and will furnish more feed for
hogs or cattle than any other crop on the same
amount of land. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; '/4-lb., 60c,
postpaid.

Field of Large Cheese or Kentucky Field Pumpkins

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Radishes

Grow Radishes During the Fall and Winter.

There is no vegetable more easily grown or
better known than this. Any fair garden soil will
produce good Radishes. They are hardy and
should be planted early in the spring or fall, in
drills fourteen inches apart; thin to two or three
inches apart in the row. For a succession of Rad-
ishes plant a week or ten days apart during early
spring. Radishes must grow quickly and they
require bright, warm, sunshiny weather to insure
best results. Cool, wet, cloudy weather often
causes a failure of the crop, the plants all grow-
ing to top and bottoms being like a stick. Good
seed is also an important factor, all the early Rad-
ish ‘seed should be French grown, as it seems to
be impossible to get seeds that can be depended
upon anywhere else, American stock not being
as good. Our Radish seed is from the best French
growers.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP— A small, round, deep
scarlet, turnip- shaped Radish. Growls very
quick, crisp, tender and fine flavored; desirable
for forcing or outdoor cultivatio’n ; one of the
best for first crop. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 'A-lb.,
30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

EARLY WHITE TIPPED SCARLET TURNIP—

A handsome, very early sort, skin of bright scar-
let, with a white bottom and fop. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; !4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

FRENCH BREAKFAST — A very popular variety
on account of its beauty and fine quality; color
a bright pink, tipped with white; olive-shaped or
oblong; grows very quick and one of the best
for first early. Pkt., 5c: oz., 15c; 'A -lb., 30c;
lb., $1.00, postpaid.

EARLY WHITE TURNIP— A small, quick grow-
ing, early, round, white Radish, crisp, sweet and
tender; makes a fine appearance if grown with
the Scarlet Turnip and served together. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; IA*lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE — A quick growing va-
riety, desirable either under glass or outdoors.
Tops small. Roots slightly olive -shaped, color
rich, bright scarlet; flesh white, crisp and ten-
der. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 'A-\b., 30c; ib., $1.00,
postpaid.

CH ARTIER IMPROVED— Shape long, but thicker
than the Long Scarlet; color bright scarlet at
top, shading to white at the bottom; is of re-
markably fine quality, keeping crisp, sweet and
tender until it is an inch or more in diameter.
One, of the best for the home garden. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; l/4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

ICICLE — The earliest of the long white summer
Radishes, of most excellent quality. Tops small.
Roots pure white, slender, very smooth, five or
six inches long. Flesh very crisp and tender.
Also adapted for forcing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; A-
Ib., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP— Color a
bright scarlet, shape long, early, of best quality,
and a, deservedly popular sort for both home and
market. Sweet, brittle; profitable for the gar-
dener. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; A-'b., 30c; ib., $1.00,
postpaid.

CRIMSON GIANT TURNIP— A round radish of ex-
ceptionally large size for "So early a variety. The
roots are nearly globe-shaped, of beautiful crim-
.son-carmine color and most excellent quality,
often growing one and three-fourths inches in
diameter before becoming pithy. It is a desir-
able variety for general outdoor planting, and
also suitable for forcing where a very large,
round radish is wanted. It remains in condi-
tion a remarkably long time for so early a rad-
ish. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; A-lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50.
LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET WHITE TIPPED
— One of the brightest and handsomest colored
scarlet Radishes known. Roots mature in about
twenty- five days from time of
planting and continue in good
condition until full grown, when
they are as large in diameter but
a little shorter than Early Long
Scarlet Short Top Improved.

Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; A-lb., 30c; Ib.,

$1.00, postpaid.

Icicle Radishes

CINCINNATI MARKET — ^Very similar to Early
Long Scarlet Short Top Improved, but deeper
red in color and remains in condition for use
longer. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; A-lb., 30c; Ib., $1.00,
postpaid.

CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER— The

largest of all Radishes, roots grow ten or twelve
inches long; a good keeper; quality fine. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; A-lb., 30c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid.

LONG BLACK SPANISH WINTER— Skin black,
flesh white, crisp, tender, pungent and high fla-
vored; one of the hardiest, a good keeper. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c A-lb., 30c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid.

ROSE CHINA WINTER— Bright rose colored skin,
flesh white, of the finest quality; root medium
long, largest at the bottom end. This is one of
the best for fall and winter use. Grows larger
than the Spanish varieties and is an excellent
keeper. By packing in sand, crisp, fresh rad-
ishes may be had all winter. -Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c-
A-lb., 30c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid. . ’

Whether you plant a 20-
foot row of radishes for
home use, or a half-acre
tract for market, you want
good seed. You can be as-
sured that all our seed is
fresh and of high vitality.
All are tested for germi-
nation.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED^GO.. WACO. TEXAS

Squash

Culture — The general principles of culture are
about the same as for cucumbers and melons. If
anything, they are more susceptible to ,cold and
wet, and care must be taken not to plant too
early. Squashes are not so particular in regard
to soil as some other vine seed. At the same time
nothing is lost by having the soil well enriched.
Winter sorts should be planted about eight feet
apart each way, and the summer varieties 4 to 5
feet apart. The summer varieties are about all
that can be grown successfully South, while farth-
er north the rugged varieties are more popular.-

WINTER

In Winter Squashes we list only one variety
which seems to meet with reasonable success in
most any locality for winter use.

TRUE HUBBARD— Our strain of Hubbard is ex-
ceptionally fine, and this without doubt is the
most popular and best known of all Winter
Squashes. The skin is a dark olive-green, and
when ripe forms a hard, flinty shell; flesh bright
orange color, very dry, fine grained, sweet and
good flavored, cooks dry, either baked or boiled.
Is a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; >4- lb., 50c;
lb., $1,75, postpaid.

SUMMER

EARLY SUMMER CROOK NECK— One ofthebest:
a standard variety, skin bright yellow, warty,
of best quality and of attractive appearance.
Pkt., 5c; 02., 15c; 54-lb., 40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED— A very
early, flat, scalloped- shaped variety, color of
skin white, flesh tender, and of good quality.
This is a very popular summer squash, by many
considered best. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; l/k-lb., 40c;
lb., $1.50, postpaid.

FORDHOOK — Early, dry and fine flavored; form,
oblong; is sometimes classed with the winter
varieties; a valuable general purpose squash for
the South. P,kt., 5c; oz., 20c; 54-lb., 50c; lb.,
$1.60, postpaid.

Tomatoes

See Page 39 for Plants.

ACME — ^This is one of the earliest of the purple
fruited sorts; fruit of fair size, smooth, solid;
vigorous and hardy, beginning to bear early and
continuing until cut off by frost; a deservedly
popular variety. Pkt., 8c; oz., 40c; l/4-lb., $1.10;
lb., $4.00.

BONNEY BEST — ^The fruits of this desirable early
sort are most attractive in shape and color. The
crop ripens more uniformly than any other early
scarlet fruited sort, and is of superior solidity
and interior color. The vines are vigorous and
produce a good crop of exceptionally round and
deep fruits, bright deep scarlet in color and of
very good quality. One of the best for garden-
ers whose trade demands fruits of beautiful
shape and color. A very good variety for the
early market and home garden.

DWARF CHAMPION or TREE— This is a distinct
variety in foliage, also in habit of growth. It is
very compact and dwarf, growing strong and
tree-like, so that the fruit is held up clear from
the ground and does not require stakes. Fruit
is a purplish-pink, round, smooth, and one of
the best for quality and
flavor; is medium early. A
very desirable sort for pri-
vate gardens and for forc-
ing under glass, its dwarf
habit of growth allowing
it to be planted very close
together. Pkt., 5c; oz.,

50c; 54- lb., $1.50; lb., $4.50,
postpaid.

WEBSTER'S BEAUTY —

Vine large and vigorous,
fruit large, very smooth
and good quality; color a
light purple; flesh pink;
productive; fine table sort.

Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 54- lb.,

1.10; lb., $4.00, postpaid.

EARLY DETROIT — The
largest and best of the
early purplish, pink
toes. The vines are
drous and very
The fruits are very
smooth, uniform in size,
nearly globe-shaped, firm,
and of excellent quality.

Early Detroit is one of the
most valuable shipping to-
matoes yet produced. It is
also desirable for the home
garden and near markets.

Pkt., 5c.

NEW STONE— One of the
largest and most solid,
main crop or late, bright
red varieties. It is unsur-
passed for slicing and can-
ning. The vines are large,
vigorous and very produc-
tive. The fruits are bright
deep scarlet, oval and very

deep, exceptionally smooth and uniform in size.
Our stock is distinctly superior to most of that
offered under this name, being larger, smoother,
more uniform and better colored. Pkt., 5c.

RED PEAR — Used for preserves and to make “to-
mato figs.” Fruits bright red, distinctly pear-
shaped and of excellent flavor. Our stock is the
true small pear-shaped. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 54-lb.,
$1.10; lb., $4.00.

YELLOW PEAR — ^Fruits similar to the Red Pear,
but of rich, clear, yellow color and quite distinct
from the variety sometimes sold under this name.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 54- lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00.

McGEE — A new sort originated in Texas. Our
stock is the best that can be obtained. The to-
mato resembles the Earliana and June Pink, the
fruit being mixed colors, both pink and red;
not from the same plant, but from the same
patch or field. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 54-lb., $1.25;
lb., $4.50, postpaid.

EARLIANA — Extra early and of excellent quality.
Vines small but vigorous and productive. Fruits
deep scarlet, medium to large, nearly round and
exceptionally smooth for
so early a variety. Pkt.,
8c; oz., 40c; 54-lb., $1.10;
lb., $4.00, postpaid.

Acme Tomato

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Turnips

It scarcely requires any direction for the culture
of Turnips. If they have half a chance they will
grow without any culture. For early garden use
plant in drills 14 inches apart as early in the
spring as possible, thin to 4 inches in the row.
For winter use they are usually sown broadcast
during the latter part of August and make their
growth in the fall.

For feeding stock in fall and winter there is
nothing superior to turnips and rutabagas as they
are much liked by all kinds of stock, and serve to
keep them in good condition.

'GOLDEN BALL — One of the most delicate and
sweetest of all the yellow fleshed Turnips; grsws
to good size, globular in shape, flesh solid and
tender; a good keeper and one of the best of all
Turnips for table use. Pkt., 5c oz., 15c; 'A- lb.,
25c; lb., 85c, postpaid.

LARGE AMBER GLOBE— One of the best yellow
fleshed varieties, grown usually for stock feed-
ing. Roots of large size and globular shape; skin
clear yellow, except the top which is tinged with
green. Flesh fine grained and sweet. Keeps
well and is a good cropper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
•A-lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid.

COW HORN or LONG WHITE— Pure white, ex-
cept a little shade of green at top of the root
which is carrot-like in form, slightly crooked and
growing nearly half out of the ground. Flesh
fine grained and well flavored, of very rapid
growth. Desirable for fall and early winter use.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 'A-ib., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE— One of the most
productive kinds; in good rich soil roots fre-
quently grow to 12 pounds in weight. It is globe-
shaped; skin white and smooth. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; A-lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid.

SEVEN TOP — Grown extensively in the South for
the tops which are used for greens. It is very
hardy and will grow all winter. As it does not
produce a good root, it is only recommended for
the tops. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; !4-lb*f 30c; lb., $1.00,
postpaid.

SOUTHERN PRIZE or DIXIE— A greatly improved
Seven Top that produces a large, symmetrical
turnip besides its abundant leaf, and the top for-
mation makes it equally as valuable for turnip
greens. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 'A-lb., 25c; lb., 85c,
postpaid.

Early Flat Dutch

PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE— The handsomest
and most salable Turnip. As a profitable sort
for home or market it is unsurpassed. It is a
large, rapid-growing sort, with globular shaped
roots. Flesh pure white. The skin is white and
purple, the under portion being white and the
top bright purple. On account of its shape it
will outyield any other sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
•A-lb., 25c; lb., 85c.

PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF— This is the old
standby, more of it being sown for main crop
than any other, almost as good as any for
early and unsurpassed for late use; flesh white,
of good quality for the table. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
>A-lb., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid.

WHITE FLAT DUTCH or WHITE TOP STRAP
LEAF — In all respects the same as the Purple
Top Strap Leaf, except the top of the bulb,
which is a greenish-white instead of purple.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V^-\b., 25c; lb., 85c, postpaid.

WHITE EGG — One of the best for early garden
use, as well as for winter; egg-shaped, pure
white, of the finest quality; top grows quite large
and it requires thinning out further apa-rt in the
row than most other sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
■A'lb., 25c; lb., 90c, postpaid.

Rutabagas

For the South they should be only planted in the
early fall. Of late this variety of turnip is being
planted largely in Texas. They require a longer
season to make them turnips. As an articla of
food Rutabagas are among the first in the vege-
table list, rivaling the turnip. They are big yield-
ers and win profits for the market gardener.

IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE TOP— A very
popular and standard sort; has a short neck and
a small top; bulbs grow to very large size; flesh
yellow, fine grained and of the best quality; is
one of the most desirable varieties in cultivation.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; A-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

SKIRVING'S PURPLE TOP— A well known and
excellent yellow flesh variety, fine quality for ta-
ble use and valuable for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; !4'lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

CARTER’S IMPERIAL SWEDE— A most excellent
variety for either stock or table use; flesh yel-
low, sweet and tender; a good good keeper.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; A-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.

Improved American Purple Top Rutabaga

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

A Field of Zinnias

Flower Seeds

General Directions for Planting Flower Seed. Very many complaints have been made about flower
seed not germinating well, and in most cases it is not the fault of the seed, but the failure is the result
of ignorance of what is the necessary treatment of the seed. Many varieties of flower seed are ex-
tremely small and the germ of the seed is a delicate affair, and unless the best conditions are pro-
vided they fail to grow, and the seed is blamed and the seedsman criticized for selling poor seed. The
preparation of the soil is important, it should be made very fine, the top where the seed comes in con-
tact with it should be run through a sieve. Do not plant too deep, the specially small seed should be
scarcely covered at all, a good way to keep the moisture even is to cover the grovmd where the seed
is planted with a cloth or burlap and keep that wet. After the seeds have germinated the cloth of
course should be removed. All seed to germinate demand that an even moisture and proper treat-
ment be supplied during the entire period of germination, which varies according to the seed from a
day to two weeks. By the use of these directions and a little judgment in the matter many disappoint-
ments will be saved.

ALYSSUM— Mad Wort

ASTERS

A deservedly popular half-hardy annual. They
are distinctly a fall flower, and only come to their
perfection in the cooler months of the late fall.
For that reason, in the South, to miss the hot
dr^’’ summer weather, the seed can be sown in a
partly shaded place in July and transplanted into
a bed about September 1st. They do well planted
close together, about 6 or 8 inches each way. They
require plenty of water. The seed germinates
very readily and the plants are easy to raise.

GIANT BRANCHING COMET— A tall grow-
ing, valuable variety of branching habit
and striking appearance. The flowers re-
semble Chinese Chrysanthemums. Very
desirable for cut flowers. We have them
in the following separate colors or mixed,
as you may desire: White rose, light
pink, crimson, lavender, or mixed. Pkt.,
10c; '/s-oz., 25c, postpaid.

VICTORIA— One of the best bedding varie-
ties, the blossoms medium size, are borne
in great profusion; 10 or 20 perfectly fcrrm-
ed blossoms to the plant. Height about
IVs feet. White, rose, scarlet, blue and
mixed. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 25c, postpaid.
For plants see page 41.

AGERATUM — Floss Flower

Hardy annual of easy culture. Valuable
for bedding or borders, free bloomer. Flow-
ers blue and white, height about 2 feet;
should be transplanted or thinned out to 6 or

MEXICANUM MIXED— Pkt., 10c; '/4-0Z.,

30c, postpaid.

ANTIRRHINUM— Snapdragon

Makes a very showy border plant, are pro-
fuse bloomers, and while they bloom well the
first year, their biennial nature shows up
in the South, and the second year the blos-
some are much larger and the plant is of
stronger growth. Succeed best in a light
sandy loam.

EXTRA GIANT M I X E D— Ranging in color
through white, scarlet, yellow, garnet,
pink striped, Pkt., 10c; '^-oz., 30c; oz.,
90c, postpaid.

DWARF or TOM THUMB— Mixed, a fine
selection; 8 or 10 inches high. Pkt., 10c;
I/4-0Z., 50c; oz., 90c, postpaid.

EXTRA CHOICE MIXED — A choice mixture
of real merit. Pkt., 10c; i/^-oz., 25c, post-
paid. For plants see page 41.

A beautiful, dainty little plant with a profusion
of fragrant white flowers. Very popular for bor-
ders, also valuable for cutting. For winter sow in
August and transplant in pots.

SWEET ALYSSUM, Common — Grows about 6 .to 8
inches high. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 25c; 1/4 -oz., 45c,
postpaid.

LITTLE GEM— Dwarf, only 3 or 4 inches high,
especially for edging. Pkt., 10c; /s-oz., 20c; '/4-
oz., 30c, postpaid.

Comet Aster

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

BALSAM — Lady Slipper

An old favorite garden flower, producing a
gorgeous mass of bloom. Flowers of brilliant col-
ors and very double. They are a tropical plant
and thrive in hot v/eather if planted in good soil
and kept well watered. They are a tender annual,
grow about 2 feet high, continue a long time in
bloom.

CAMELLIA-FLOWERED, M IX ED— Comprising all
colors, such as white, pink, yellow, scarlet and
the spotted and striped varieties. Pkt., 10c; !4*
oz., 20c, postpaid.

BALSAM APPLE — A curious rapid growing climb-
er, dense, ornamental foliage. The fruit is a
golden yellow, and opens up when ripe, showing
the seed and a blood-red inside. Pkt., 10c; 54-
oz., 35c, postpaid.

BALLOON VINE— Love in a Puff

A rapid growing climber, white seed and small
white flowers. The seed vessels are little puff
balls and look like miniature balloons. Grows 8 to
10 feet. The quick growth, attractive foliage and
cimious seed balls make it a desirable plant, and
should be freely used with other climbers for
gallery decorations. Pkt., 10c; '/a-oz., 15c; oz., 25c,
postpaid.

BELLIS PERENNIS— Double Daisy

A hardy, free growing perennial. Its low habit
of growth makes it valuable for borders. It is a
long time in bloom.

THE SNOWBALL— Pure white, double. Pkt., 10c;
i/s-oz., 60c, postpaid.

EXTRA DOUBLE MIXED— Pkt., 10c; j/s-oz., 50c,
postpaid.

BEAN — Scarlet Runner

A popular climber. The seed is large, a dark
variegated purple, much esteemed for eating. Has
a profusion of scarlet blossoms, a luxuriant, rapid
grower and very desirable. Pkt., 10c; '/4-lb., 35c,
postpaid.

CANARY BIRD FLOWER

Belongs to the Nasturtium family. A beautiful,
rapid climbing annual with curious, charming yel-
low blossoms; somewhat resembles a bird with
wings extended. Does best in a shady location.
Pkt., 10c; i/i-oz., 15c; oz., 50c, postpaid.

CELOSIA — Cockscomb

A free blooming, half-hardy annual. The flowers
of some are shaped like a cock’s comb; others have
plumed heads of brilliant orange and scarlet. All
can be cut for dried winter bouquets. The dwarf
sorts are fine for borders, the others make good
bedding plants.

DWARF MIXED — Christata — A choice dwarf mix-
ture. The crimson flowers appear in the shape
of cock’s combs, with reddish brown and green
leaves. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 40c, postpaid.
TRIUMPH OF THE EXPOSITION— A splendid
plumosa variety. Plant of pyramidal form, bear-
ing many exceedingly graceful, feather-like
spikes of intensely brilliant crimson color.
Height, 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 50c, post-
paid.

PLUMOSA, MIXED FEATH ERED— Very orna-
mental, stately plants. The blossoms are num-
erous, massive, feathery plumes. Colors, differ-
ent shades of red and yellow. Pkt., lOc; '/s-oz.,
40c, postpaid.

Cosmos

PLUMOSA AURORA — Orange colored, ostrich
plume. Pkt., 10c; /s-oz., 25c, postpaid.
PLUMOSA, COCCI NEA — Crimson ostrich plume.
Pkt., 10c; /s-oz., 25c, postpaid.

CENTAUREA — Bachelor’s Button

Also known as Sweet Sultan, Centaurea and
Corn Flower. An old-fashioned, attractive, hardy
annual. Mixed colors and pink. Pkt., 5c; 'A-oz.,
25c, postpaid.

COSMOS

An annual; flowers are borne on long stems, in
colors of white, striped, red and pink. The foliage
is feathery and fine cut, making a very beautiful
plant. The late varieties grow from 5 to 6 feet
high, blossoms large, about 4 inches in diameter
and come in full bloom about November in this
latitude. The earlier sorts are not so tall and will
bloom from midsummer until frost.

EARLY FLOWERING— Mixed. Pkt., 10c; '/4-0Z.,
20c, postpaid.

GIANT FLOWERED LATE— Mixed. Pkt., 10c; /s-
oz., 20c, postpaid.

K LON DYKE — ^A gorgeous orange-yellow flower
with very handsome foliage more coarsely lacini-
ated than others. Pkt., 10c; /s-oz., 25c, postpaid.
LADY LENOX — The best Cosmos yet produced.
The plant is of dwarf habit, about 2% or 3 feet.
A profuse bloomer, the plant being a mass of
flowers when in full bloom. Color, rose pink.
The petals are wide and overlap one another.
Time of blooming, October. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz.,
30c, postpaid.

CYPRESS VINE

Everyone is acquainted with this old-time favor-
ite climbing vine. The beautiful fern-like leaves
and star-shaped flowers make it a very desirable
fern for all piirposes. We have the scarlet and
white in separate colors or can supply mixed. Pkt.,
10c; '/2-0Z., 30c; '4-ib., 90c, postpaid.

ESCHSCHOLTZIA— California Poppy

Hardy annual, the State Flower of California.
Seed can be sown in the fall or any time during
the winter. Blooms from February until early
fall. Most any soil and culture will answer, but
good culture and rich soil pay well in larger plants
and blossoms. Beautiful cup- shaped flowers. Col-
ors, red, orange, yellow, rose and white; grows
about 15 inches high.

MIXED — This is our unrivaled mixture. Pkt., 10c;
'/s-oz., 15c, postpaid.

BURBANK'S CRIMSON FLOWERI NG— Pkt., 10c;
'/s-oz., 20c, postpaid.

GOLDEN WEST — Large orange colored flowers,
shaded down to canary yellow at the edge. Pkt.,
10c; '/s-oz., 15c, postpaid.

ROSE CARDINAL — ^White inside and pink out-
side. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 15c, postpaid.

A LB I A — Large, ivory-white. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 20c,
postpaid.

DIANTHUS or Pink

An old and popular favorite. It really deserves
all its popularity, for it is a most magnificent flow-
er. While classed as an annual, it is biennial in
the South, and the second year is even better than
the first. Grows about 1 foot high, can be used
for borders or bedding. Give a sunny location.
MIXED— A fine mixture of choice colors. Pkt.,
10c; '/s-oz., 25c, postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

DIANTHUS OR PI N K— Continued
SNOWBALL — Double white. Fine for cutting.

Pkt., 10c; /s-oz., 25c, postpaid.

FIREBALL — Blood-red flowers, and makes a strik-
ing contrast with the SnowbalL Pkt., 10c; J/s-
02., 25c, postpaid. For plants see page 41.

Deiphinium

DOLIGHOS— Hyacinth Bean

Much used for covering arbors, verandas and
galleries. Grows rapidly and luxuriantly. The
flowers are borne on long stems. Plant in April
when weather is settled, in well prepared soil;
thin out if too thick, as they need room to grow.
MIXED LIGHT AND DARK— Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
14-1b., 50c, postpaid.

DAYLIGHT — Is soon covered with spikes of snow-
white blossoms, and if sufficient water is sup-
plied, continues in bloom throughout the entire
season. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; '/t-lb., 50c, postpaid.
DARKNESS — Same as Daylight except in color,
which is a dark, rich, violet -purple. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c; i4’lb., 50c, postpaid.

GOURDS

Grow rapidly and very suitable for training over
the gallery. The foliage is ornamental and the
fruits are interesting and curious. Grow 15 to 20
feet in the season.

MIXED — Pkt., 10c; !4-oz., 15c, postpaid.

GODETIA

Hardy annual, about 1 foot high, of compact
growth, bearing a profusion of beautiful cup-
shaped flowers. Colors, deep red, pink and white.
FINE MIXED— Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 15c, postpaid.

HOLLYHOCK

Hardy perennial. Hrect growing plants, 5 to 8
feet high, make a fine background for flower gar-
den and are desirable for planting along a wall,
fence or building. No garden is complete without
a row of Hollyhock. For plants see page 42.
FINE MIXED — Both single and double. Pkt., 10c;

*/4-oz., 25c, postpaid.

I B E RI S— Candy tuft

Well known, and an ideal border and bedding
plant. Great improvement in this flower has pro-
duced some large flowering varieties that are very
desirable. Flowers very fragrant and borne on
long spikes. Height of plant, 10 to 18 inches.
COMMON SWEET SCENTED MIXED— Pkt., lOc;
l/s-oz., 15c, postpaid.

We can supply the following named sorts sep-
arately:

Umbeliata — Crimson.

Umbellata — Lilac.

Giant Hyacinth Flowered.

Empress — White.

Little Prince.

Fancy Mixed.

Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 20c, postpaid.

LARKSPUR

Hardy annual, much improved by careful selec-
tion selection during the past year. Are now a
really beautiful flower, and no flower garden is
complete without them.

EMPEROR — Mixed colors, of branching habit, 30
to 40 flower spikes from a single plant. Flowers
double, very bright and showy. Pkt., 10c; J/g-oz.,
25c, postpaid.

DWARF ROCKET— Mixed, about 1 foot high. Pkt.,
10c; /s-oz., 20c, postpaid.

TALL ROCKET — Mixed, about 2 feet high. Pkt.,
10c; i/g-oz., 20c, postpaid.

UNRIVALED MIXED — ^A choice mixture of colors
and size. Pkt., 10c; !/g-oz., 20c, postpaid. See
page 41.

MARIGOLD

An old favorite, quick growing, free blooming
flower; foliage bright green, deep cut and beauti-
ful. The flowers are all of the yellow orange and
brown.

FINE MIXED— Pkt., 10c; J/g-oz., 25c, postpaid.

MIGNONETTE

well known tender annual. No garden is com-
plete without a bed or border of fra^ant Mignon-
ette. To have it in perfection during the entire
summer a sowing at various times should be
made.

GRAN Dl FLORA — Large flowering, the standard
variety. Pkt., 10c; J/g-cz., 25c, postpaid.

MARVEL OF PERU— Four O’Clock

A well known, beautiful free blooming plant,
about 2 feet high. The flowers open to full in the
early evening and close up in the heit of the day,
hence the name Four O’clock.

CHOICE MIXED COLORS— Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 20c,
postpaid.

MORNING GLORY

The most rapid growing, free blooming climber.
Thrives in almost any location and will survive al-
most any abuse. Flowers beautiful, delicate and
brilliant.

TALL MIXED— Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c, postpaid.
LARGE BLUE.

SEPARATE COLORS— White, blue, crimson. Pkt.,
5c; '/2-0Z., 20c, postpaid.

BONA NOX — (Ipomea Noctiflora). Flowers large,
blue. An Evening Glory. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c,
postpaid.

MOON FLOWER

Large white flowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
They open toward dusk and on cloudy days, at
which times they are extremely fragrant. For
plants see page 29.

WHITE SEEDED — Pkt., 10c; '/2-0Z., 40c, postpaid.
BLACK SEEDED— Pkt., 10c; '/2-0Z., 40c, postpaid.

MYOSOTIS— Forget-Me-Not

Hardy perennial of easy culture. Blooms first
year from seed. The flowers are small and star-
shaped, borne in clusters on long stems.

SCABIOS A — Mourning" Bride

A very beautiful summer border plant, producing
flowers in great profusion. Flowers double and in
a variety of colors. Fine for cut flowers, as they
last a long time after cutting. We have them only
in mixed sorts and colors. Pkt., 10c; '/g-oz., 25c,
postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Phlox

UNRIVALED MIXED — Phlox Drummondl Grandl-
flora — A mixture of large flowering sorts. Per
pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 30c; oz., $1.00, postpaid.

EXTRA CHOICE — Separate colors, red or white.
Pkt., 10c; l/s-oz., 40c, postpaid. For plants see
page 42.

PANSIES

This beautiful flower needs no description. We
have taken special pains to secure the very best
stocks from the best American and European
growers.

There is no flower more admired than the Pan-
sy: no flower border, be it ever so gay and gorge-
ous, is so interesting. The combination of colors
embraces striped, spotted, bordered and fringed:
in rainbow colors, vnth rich, velvety textures.
Pansy plants planted in the spring as soon as the
frost is out of the ground, will begin to bloom at
ance, and afford daily pleasure. To get best re-
sults and extra large flowers, the soil must be ex-
tremely rich — use equal parts well-rotted manure
and soil.

STEELE’S MASTODON PANSIES

In connection with the plants we list on page 42
we have made arrangements with an Oregon Pansy
Specialist, Mr. E. J. Steele, to handle some of the
choicest of Pansy seeds. The prices are high, but
if you are looking for quality you cannot get better
value.

STEELE'S MASTODON— Mixed. A mixture of his
best strain. Pkt., 25c, about 100 seeds; '/s oz.,
$3.00; oz., $16.00, postpaid.

EXTRA fancy mixed — A very choice mixture
of best large flowering sorts from a leading Euro-
pean grower. Pkt., 10c; J/g-oz., 50c; oz., $3.00,
postpaid.

CHOICE MIXED — ^What we use in our regular pack
for store trade, an unusual quality of seed for
the price. Pkt., 10c; 1/4-oz., 75c; oz., $1.50, post-
paid. For plants see page 42.

PETUNIAS

The Petunia has no peer among the annual flow-
ers. Is easy to grow and no other flower has a
greater diversity of color or remains in the height
of bloom for so long a time, flowers lasting until
killed by winter freezing.

HYBRID FINEST MIXED — From many named
sorts. Pkt., 10c; Vg-oz., 25c, postpaid.

FINE MIXED — Good mixture, same as we use in
our store package. Pkt., 5c; '/g-oz., 20c, post-
paid.

UNRIVALED MIXTURE, of large flowering sorts.
Pkt., 10c; '/g-oz., 30c, postpaid.

SINGLE SEPARATE COLORS — Scarlet or white.
Pkt., 10c; '/g-oz., 30c, postpaid. For plants see
page 42.

NASTURTIUMS

Nothing in the flower line repays so well for the
effort to produce them as this popular flower. It
does well on poor soil, and will survive and flour-
ish with indifferent treatment.

The foliage is beautiful, and the flowers with
their bright colors and spicy fragrance are great
favorites with flower lovers.

TALL OR CLIMBING VARIETIES

They grow rapidly and will quickly cover a trel-
lis or wall with their brilliant colored flowers, mak-
ing them things of beauty.

BUTTERFLY — Bi'ight yellow with blotch of red on
lower petal. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; '/^-Ib., 60c, post-
paid.

MIDNIGHT — ^Deep brownish red, foliage deep
green; beautiful. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 'A-lb., 60c,
postpaid.

SCARLET — Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; '^-lb., 60c, postpaid.
PEARL — ^A very light yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
'/^-Ib., 60c, postpaid.

TALL MIXED — A common mixture of unnamed
sorts. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; '^-lb., 50c, postpaid.

DWARF OR TOM THUMB

Small bushy plant, 12 to 15 inches high, prolific
bloomers from spring to fall. All Nasturtiums do
best on soil that is not too rich and without an
excess of moisture.

GOLDEN KING — Rich golden yellow. Pkt., 10c;

oz., 20c; 60c, postpaid.

RUBY RED — Bright red tinted with salmon. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; 'A- lb., 60c, postpaid.

GOLDEN MIDNIGHT — Light yellowish-green foli-
age and dark maroon blossoms, making a beauti-
ful, artistic combination. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 'A-
Ib., 60c, postpaid.

WHITE PEARL — Light lemon yellow or primrose.

Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 'A-lb., 60c, postpaid.

DWARF MIXED— A good mixture of named and
unnamed sorts. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 'A-lb., 50c,
postpaid.

PORTULACA

Good for borders where a low growing flower is
desired. Flowers brilliant colored and a persistent
bloomer. Even under adverse conditions during
the hot, dry weather, where most plants would
give up the fight, Portulaca will survive and flour-
ish, Pkt., 10c; '/s oz., 20c, postpaid.

PHLOX

Phlox, we are told, is a native of Texas. It is a
hardy annual about 1 foot high, a profuse bloomer:
flowers brilliantly colored continue to bloom all
spring and summer.

Petunia

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEX.^S

Spencer Sweet Peas

SALVIA

A most valuable plant for g^arden decoration.
The brilliant spikes of flaming scarlet blossoms
make it vmsurpassed where scarlet and green are
needed to help the color scheme in the garden.
Fine for borders and bedding. Plants one and one-
half to two and one-half feet high.

SPLENDENS — One of the best of the variety and
more in use than any other sort. Pkt., 20c; J/s-
oz., 50c, postpaid. For plants see page 42.

SUN FLOWERS

The ornamental varieties of this well known
plant are remarkable for their beauty, the bright
flowers and deep green foliage. They add color
to the garden, make a nice backgroimd, and are
easily grown.

DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED—

Blossom is perfectly double, like a chrysanthe-
mum, from three to six inches in diameter. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 25c, postpaid.

ORNAMENTAL MIXED— Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c, post-
paid.

POPPY

Much improvement has been made in the de-
velopment of this flower. No flower while it re-
mains in bloom gives more color and brightness
to the garden and even if the time of bloom is
short, they will repay for the room they take
and the effort to produce them.

UNRIVALED MIXTURE— This we use regvdarly
in our store box packet. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 20c,
postpaid.

SHIRLEY POPPY — ^Extra large, graceful flowers,
in color ranging from a bluish white, blush white,
rose, carmine and all the intermediate tints.
Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 20c, postpaid.

TULIP POPPY — A fine flower from Armenia. A
profuse bloomer; large tiilip-shaped flowers of a
brilliant scarlet. Pkt., 10c; /s-oz., 20c, postpaid.

Sweet Peas

During the last ten years great improvement has
been made in size and beauty of this popular flow-
er, and the development is still in progress. New
color, forms and tsres are being brought out by
the Sweet Pea growers every year, but we will
confine our list here to the best tried sorts, and
we feel confident that we can take care of the
wants of our customers with the stocks we carry.

Culture: The Sweet Pea is a hardy planL even
a considerable freeze will not injxire iL For that
reason it can be planted in the fall in the latitude
of central Texas. In fact, we are of the opinion
that only by faU or early winter planting can real
success be secured with this flower, and for the
best results they should not be planted later than
January. Sweet Peas must have a chance to de-
velop a strong root growth during the cool, damp
weather of our Texas winters if they are to resist
to any extent the heat of the summer. In Cali-
fornia, the home of the Sweet Pea, and where the
seed is grown to virtually supply the world, they
try to plant in November. The groimd should be
thoroughly prepared, manured with well- rotted
manure, and spaded or trenched to a depth of a
foot or more. Select a location that can be par-
tially shaded, and if possible have the rows run
north and south if it is so the location will be
where they will get the direct rays of the noonday
sun. Plant in the bottom of the trench deep
enough so that when the soil is leveled down the
seed will be 5 or 6 inches imder grotmd; cover
about one inch with soil, and as the plants grow
work the soil into the trench among them till
nearly filled; finish fiUing the trench after the
vines have had a good start with a mulch of fine
rotted manure. Chicken wire trellis six feet high
should be provided for them to grow on. Water
as they need it, and after they begin to bloom sup-
ply water abundantly. Should be kept well picked.

NAIVIED SORTS

BLANCHE BURPEE— White.

AGNES JOHNSON— Light pink.

LADY HAMILTON— Lavender.

NAVY BLUE— Dark blue,

AMERICA — Scarlet and white.

DOROTHY ECKFORD— Pure white.

ROYAL ROSE — Crimson pink.

COUNTESS OF SPENCER— Giant pink.

HELEN POWERS— White.

AGNES JOHNSON— Pink and buff.

GLADYS UNWIN— Light pink.

SUNPROOF SALOPIAN— Red.

BLANCHE FERRY— Pink and white.

HON. MRS. KENYON— Light yeUow.

PRINCE OF WALES— Rose pink.

PRIMA DONNA — Light pink.

Any of the above. 10c per pkt.; oz., 35c; '^-lb.,
$1.25, all postpaid. In case we should happen to be
out of any variety ordered we will fill with some
other sort of the same color.

CHOICE SPENCER MIXED— The Spencer type of
Sweet Peas represent a great improvement in
this popular flower. They are strong growers,
blossoms are larger, the standards are large,
roimd, with waved or fluted edges. The vines
of the flowers are also waved and large size.
Flowers usually bear four on a stem, the stems
are long, making them valuable for bouquets.
Spencers are not so apt to go to seed, and for
that reason, with the same treatmenL continue
a longer time in blossom than other sorts. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 20c; '/4-lb., 75c, postpaid.

CHOiCE ECKFORD MIXED— These Mixed Sweet
Peas are made up of the best Grandiflora sorts.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; '/4-lb., 60c, postpaid.

Mulford Culture for Sweet Peas will increase the pitro^^^^^

gen-fixing bacteria, which will form nodules on AvaflabTe^ nit?ate^ w II h^elp

from the air into nitrate form, suitable as food for the w Ifd ^

the growth and develop large and vigorous plants which will increase the yie .

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

RICINUS— Castor Oil Bean

stately growing, ornamental foliage. Plants
fine for lawns and for massing in the center
of flower beds.

MIXED — mixture of the best varieties.

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

VERBENA

Another deservedly popular old favorite, easily
grown and valuable for color effects. Used for
borders or for bedding, also desirable for window
boxes.

CHOICE MIXED — The sort usually used for store
packets; a good mixture, and one that will give
satisfaction. Pkt., 10c; i/s-oz., 25c, postpaid.
UNRIVALED MIXED — A mixture of best named
sorts. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 30c, postpaid.

MAMMOTH MIXED— Pkt., 10c; /s-oz., 35c, post-
paid.

SEPARATE COLORS— White, blue or scarlet.
Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 30c, postpaid. For plants see
page 42.

STOCK or GILLIFLOWER

An old time favorite. No garden is complete
without a row of these beautiful flowers. It is
another flower that has been greatly improved
by selection the past few years. The winter flow-
ering varieties are especially valuable for the
South, and are sure to become a general
favorite. These winter Stocks for winter
flowers should be planted in summer or early
fall. They bloom in about 15 weeks from
seeding.

TEN WEEKS STOCK— Mixed colors. Pkt.,
10c; '/s-oz., 25c, postpaid.

VIN C A — Periwinkle

One of the most popular plants in Texas for
bedding; stands our dry, hot summers, and will
thrive where most plants will perish with the heat
and drought. Glossy, dark green foliage, flowers
profusely. Blossoms about inches in diameter,
height of plant about 15 to 18 inches.

MIXED COLORS— Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 15c; '/4-0Z.,
25c; 1 oz., 90c, postpaid.

VINCA ROSEA — Color pink. Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 20c;
'^-oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1.00, postpaid.

VINCA ROSEA, FL. ALBA — White with pink eye.
Pkt., 10c; l/a-oz-f 20c; '/4-oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1.00,
postpaid.

VINCA ALBA PURA— Pure white. Pkt., 10c; '/s-
oz., 20c; 'A-oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1.00, postpaid. For
plants see page 42.

Prince of Wales Sweet Pea

ZINNIA

A brilliant showy annual, an old and general
favorite ; come into bloom early in the summer
and last until frost destroys them. They need
room in which to grow, about 15 inches being re-
quired for a single plant to do its best.

UNRIVALED DOUBLE FLOWERI NG— This is a
special type of our own importing, and is un-
surpassed. Mixed, all colors in right proportion.
Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 20c; !4-oz., 35c, postpaid.

FURNISHED IN SEPARATE COLORS, as follows;
WThite, orange, salmon, scarlet, yellow and pink.
Pkt., 10c; /s-oz., 35c, postpaid.

GRANDIFLORA DOUBLE GIANT MIXED— One of

the best Zinnias for general use; flowers from
four to six inches in diameter, resembles double
Dahlias. We only have these in mixed colors.
Pkt., 10c; '/s-oz., 40c, postpaid.

Received plants you sent me all O. K. and they
are all growing fine, every one of them. I am very
sorry you can not furnish me more onion plants.
I can use more tomato plants instead of the beets.
Also I need some early cabbage plants, so send
them with the celery plants. I shall want instruc-
tions on the culture of celery. I am anxious to
learn how to care for celery plants to have them
grow and mature right. I count this plant plan a
great success, just what the peaple need if they
only knew it. No need of failure at all, if a person
knows how to manage the plants when received.
Please send your catalog to Mrs. Tarpey, Sam
Simon, Ariz., also one to Mrs. L. E. Lewis. I shall
need sweet potato plants. Are they ready now?
Save for me same as this was an order. I may
want them by express. I'll write soon again — MRS.
S. Y. HAWTKINS.

MEL L. ^’EBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Roses, Greenhouse Plants and Flowers

We cannot accept orders for Plants or Nursery Stock for less than $1.00. Cost of labor and mate-
rial having doubled in the past season -we cannot handle orders for small amounts.

All orders are packed carefully by experienced packers, therefore we accept no responsibility for
delay or damage over which we have no control.

American Beauty

Roses

Roses should mean as much for Texas as they
do for California. With proper care, they bloom
nine or ten months out of the year, while they
would abundantly pay for planting if we only had
for our trouble the profusion of bloom that is so
spontaneous in April and May.

Never before was there sudi a wealth of Roses
for the amateur to choose from as now. They are
being bred for the beauty of the plant form, as
well as for the beauty of the flower. They are also
bred for health, hardiness, freedom and continuity
of bloom.

The large field-grown bushes we offer are the
most ideal Roses for transplanting and if set out
early will begin blooming in early spring. All our
Roses are grown from cuttings and are on their
own roots. The stock we offer here is all field-
grown and has fine roots. It is not to be compared
with much two-year-old Rose stocks — so-called,
that are discarded bench stocks of commercial
florists.

Price, 75c each, $7.00 per dozen.

Field Grown.

We have smaller plants at from 25 to 40c eacfi,
but recommend the larger plants for early plant-

SUNBURST

A magnificent new cropper orange colored Rose.
Is by far the best rose of ith color and is sure to
rank with the American Beauty in value and popu-
larity. It has excellent fohage and the flowers are
borne on good stems. The color is brilliant in the
extreme, showing all the shades of orange. It is
a big e verblooming Rose and a great favorite.

A3IERICAN BEAUTY

Belongs to the Hybrid Perpetual class and is
well known as one of the grandest blooming Roses
we have; makes splendid buds and magnificent
large blooms. Color deep, rich crimson, exquisitely
shaded; true perpetual bloomer, bearing flowers all
through the season. Always scarce and in great
demand.

METEOR

Notwithstanding this famous old hardy
favorite has long been grown, it still may be
regarded as the most beautiftiUy formed,
brilliant velvety crimson variety now in cul-
tivation. Beautiful buds and flowers, very
large and exquisitely made. The b\ish is re-
markably vigorous in growth, perfectly hardy
and constantly in bloom

WHITE MA^L\N COCHET

A splendid Rose, has all the good quali-
ties of iMaman Cochet. Like some other
white Roses, tMs variety, especially in the
autumn, shows pink markings on the out-
side petals when the flower is in bud. When
open the blooms are pure white and entran-
cingly lovely, large, fragrant, hardy and
freely produced. 25c each; 3 for 6oc, post-
paid.

KAISERIN AUGUSTA MCTORL\

One of the best white Roses. We have
white Roses with elegant buds; but the full
bloom flowers are not so handsome. Again
we have white Roses, elegant when fuU-
Dlown, but with poor buds. This P^ose com-
Dines both these good qiaalitiea It is a
sontinuous bloomer, producing successive
crops of buds and flowers in the greatest
profusion. The buds are beautifully formed
with large petals of the best substance; the
flowers show no center, when fully open;
color pure snowy- white ; very fragrant and a
vigoroiis grower.

For postage on field-grown Rosea Single
plant 6c, 3 plants 15c, 6 plants 20c, 12 plants
32c.

Roses from greenhouse — ^/z-lnch pots, 2Sc;
6 for $1.25; $2.25 per dozen. 4-lnch pots, 40c
each; 6 for $2.25; $4.00 per dozen, postpaid.

White Maman Cochet

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

KILLARNEY — ^Flowers large, a rich rosy
pink. Plant of vigorous growth, a free
bloomer and entirely hardy as far north
as St. Louis. There is no rose in its class
that blooms more freely — the large size
of the flowers and substance of the petals
are remarkable, some petals measuring 2%
inches deep. The buds are large, long
and pointed. This Rose with its exqui-
sitely brilliant pink color is beautiful be-
yond description.

WHITE KILLARNEY — pure white sport
of the popular Killarney Rose, identical in
every way with its parent excepting in
color, which is pure white.

HELEN GOULD, or BALDWIN (Red Cocket)

— ^An incessant grrower and bloomer, hardy
everywhere. Long beautiful buds and full,
double flowers of warm, rosy-crimson, re-
sembling a red ripe watermelon.

MY MARYLAND — Salmon-pink of a soft
and pleasing shade, with long stems and
long pointed buds, very full in bloom and
exquisitely fragrant. A splendid new
Rose, easy to manage and free to grow.

Many good judges pronounce it the suc-
cessor to Bridesmaid or Killarney.

RHEA REID— A new Rose of the American
Beauty type, but of the easiest culture,
does well and flowers perfectly under all
weather conditions. Does not blight or
mildew. The large, perfect flowers vary m
color with the season, being a bright cl^r-
ry rose in summer, while in winter they
are a deep crimson scarlet.

MISTRESS AARON WARD— Most striking
color — Indian- yellow shading to lemon-
cream at edges of petals. Very large and
full, of refined form, cupped and very
deep, effectively showing the golden heart.
Conceded to be a splendid new garden
Rose, while latest tests have proven it a
valuable addition to the forcing class.

PRESIDENT TAFT — Shell-pink of a shining in-
tense and distinctive color; of beautiful globular
form, perfect in stem and handsome, glossy foil
age. A splendid new forcer for summer and au-
tumn.

THE RICHMOND — ^V^ell known; brilliant crimson-
scarleL not very double, but beautiful in bud
form. It is a forgone conclusion that Rich-
mond, being so amenable to ordinary culture,
will outclass any red Rose hitherto introduced,
and we believe that in a short time it will take
the place of all other red Roses.

LADY HILLINGDON — Deep apricot-yellow to
orange; long, pointed buds; a very free fleer-
ing forcer, and a striking decorative Rose.
Awarded gold medal of National Rose Society.

BRIDESMAID— Pink Tea Rose. Here we h^e a
grand Rose, a sport from the old standby, Cath-
erine Mermet. The bud is exquisite shape and
contour, so solid and firm, and the stems are so
long and stiff, that no other Rose will compare
with it in keeping qualities after being cut.

BRIDE — ^White Tea Rose. This is decidedly the
most beautiful white Tea Rose. The flowers are
very large and double, on long, stiff stems, of
fine texture and substance, and last a long time
in a fresh state after being cut.

ETOILE DE FRANCE — A brilliant shade of clear
red-crimson velvet, centering to vivid cerise;
large flowers on long, stiff stems; remarkably
vigorous, free-blooming and hardy. Grown to
some extent as a cut-flower variety, but its
chief value lies in its striking beauty as an out-
door bloomer.

LA FRANCE — An old favorite, and probably the
most popular Rose the world over. A model
garden Rose in every way; flowers clear satiny
pink; large; very full, and of perfect form.

Climbing Roses

MARECHAL NIEL — Climbs to a great height and
yields beautiful golden-yellow buds and blooms
in rich profusion, with a fragrance peculiar to
the Marechal Niel alone. A special favorite in
the South, where it attains the greatest perfec-
tion, while its buds are worn the world over.
The finest of all yellow climbers.

CRIMSON RAMBLER — More than prodigal in the
profusion of its bloom, more than 15,000 roses
rave been counted on a single planL This mar-
velous profusion of bloom is not uncommon with
this splendid Rose. The blooms remain on the

White Killarney

plant a long time without losing any of their
brightness. Is vigorous in habit of growth, the
shoots attaining a height of 10 to 20 feet. The
foliage is retained to a great extent during win-
ter, making it almost evergreen, and the plant is
on that account valuable for culture in the South,

YELLOW RAMBLER— The YeUow Rambler has
been found to successfully withstand without
protection, a continued temperature of from zero
to two degrees below. The flowers are borne in
clusters, after the same manner as the Crimson
Rambler, and are bright lemon-yellow, changing
to creamy- white.

PINK RAMBLER, or Euphrosyne — A vigorous
climber producing large trusses of delightfully
fragrant flowers of deep pink.

NEW TRIER — ^A seedling from the Yellow Ram-
bler. Unlike the other Roses of this class it is
of perpetual blooming habiL While its heaviest
show of bloom is in the early summer, yet it also
produces a considerable quantity of flowers all
through the late summer and fall. Of very vig-
orous habit of growth and absolutely hardy.
Clean, glossy foliage, free from mildew or insect
pests. Flowers are of good size, larger than most
of the Rambler class. Color is a soft, creamy-
white, changing to pure white.

DOROTHY PERKINS— Soft, shell-pink, flowering
profusely in large cluster; very fragrant and
lasting; a grand Rose in every way. This Rose
is one of the most valuable climbers for Texas.
No Rose makes a better showing in Waco than
the Dorothy Perkins. Has the same strong
habit of growth as the Crimson Rambler, the
individual flowers being larger than that va-
riety. Highly recommended.

CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY (H. T. W.)—
A seedling from American Beauty with an ad-
mixture of Wichuraiana and Tea blood. Same
as its namesake in size, color and fragrance, with
the addition of the climbing habit. Better bloom-
ing qualities, good foliage, and has proven hardy
and withstood heat and drought. A most desir-
able acquisition to any garden.

CECIL BRUNNER (Sweetheart)- The ideal cut-
flower Rose for corsage bouquets and table
bowls. To the growing of these beautiful buds
one of the largest establishments in California
devotes many greenhouses, and in the north sec-
tion of Chicago many “Cecile Brunners” are be-
ing planted for cut-flowers to be sent all over
the Unit«i States. The delicate buds are of
perfect form and color at first rose-pink, shading
to deep salmon-pink and showing a rich orange
center, toning to pale flesh color when fully
opened.

Roses from Greenhouse — ^2'/2-lnch pots, 25c each; 6 for $1.25; $2.25 per dozen. 4-Inch pots, 40c each;
6 for $2.25; $4.00 per dozen, postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Carnation

Carnations

The popularity of the Car-
nation is on the increase very
rapidly. Next to the Rose, the
Carnation is most sought af-
ter. ■ Flower buyers have evi-
dently learned to appreciate
the many charms which the
Carnation possesses. We of-
fer a choice selection of the
very best varieties. 25c each;
any three for 65c, postpaid.
ENCHANTRESS — Thi s is
truly a queen among Car-
nations on account of its
immense size, magnificent
color, fine, strong stem, and
early, free and continuous
blooming habit. The color
is a beautiful shade of light,
silvery pink, deepening
towards the center. The
flower is enormous — three
and one-half to four inches
in diameter.

ROSE PiNK ENCHANTRESS

-—This is a bright rose-
colored sport of Enchan-
tress, already as popular as
its parent, as it retains all
the good qualities in addi-
tion to a lovely shade of
rose color.

VICTORY— Said to be the fin-
est scarlet color of any Car-
nation ; flowers retain their
color and brightness to the
last and are borne on fine
long stems.

WHITE WONDER — One of

the best white Carnations,
with large, pure white flow-
ers.

Price, per dozen, assorted or
all one sort, $2.00, postpaid.

Ferns

Two Famous Ferns, both for 50c, postpaid.
Boston Sword and Ostrich Plume Ferns: From
2%-inch pots, 25c each or three for 65c, postpaid.
From 4-inch pots, 50c each, or three for $1.35, post-
paid.

BOSTON SWORD FERN (Nephrolepsis Bostonien-
sis) — No plant ever introduced has had a larger
sale than the popular “Boston Fern.” A rapid
grower of very easy culture, soon forming a
large, graceful plant; its beautiful fronds often
attaining a length of 4 to 5 feet, which arch and
droop so gracefully that it is sometimes called
the Fountain Fern. You can make no mistake
in ordering this magnificent Fern, as it is sure
to please you.

OSTRICH PLUME FERN — The most popular Fern.
Rather dwarf in growth, but graceful, very com-
pact, dense and feathery. Each frond or branch
has a double row of perfect little fronds set at
right angles to the midrib, and so thick they
seem almost crowded. It is a healthy, vigorous
grower, constantly unfolding fresh fronds of
light green that contrast exquisitely with the
deep green of the older fronds.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA

(Wonderful Lace Fern)

A finer and more dehcate plant than the Spren-
geri, but hardy and easily grown; very satisfac-
tory for windows and house culture; an extremely
graceful window climber, bright green feathery
foliage as fine as the finest silk or lace. The
fronds retain their freshness for weeks when cuL
and are greatly admired for floral decoration. An
exceedingly beautiful plant for houses and con-
servatory, and will thrive nicely in the tempera-
ture of an ordinary living room. Entirely ime-
qualed for the grace and beauty of its lovely spray-
like fronds.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

(Also Called Emerald Feather)

A magnificent porch or basket plant in the
South. The fronds or leaves grow four to five
feet long. Hundreds of magnificent plants of this
are seen every summer on the porches in At-
lanta, and when cold weather comes they make a
splendid house plant. It succeeds under almo^
any conditions.

Asparagus Plumosa and Asparagus Sprengerl —
From 2%-inch pots, 20c each or three for 50c, post-
paid. From 4-inch pots, 40c each or three for $1.00,
postpaid.

Boston Fern

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Chinese Hibiscus

Well known evergreen tender shrubs which may
be either grown in a pot or tub, or planted out dur-
ing the summer. They flower freely during the
entire summer and even in winter if kept in a
light, sunny position in the house. As a rule, they
flower more freely when grown in a pot or tub,
and when grown in this way the roots are kept
in confinement and it is easier to handle them in
winter. They can also be kept over winter in a
warm cellar or any place where the thermometer
does not fall below 50 degrees. In such a position,
give only enough water to keep them alive, never
permitting soil to become dust dry.

Price: From 2i^-inch pots, 25c each or three for
50c, postpaid. From 4-inch pots, 50c each or two
for 90c, postpaid.

PEACHBLOW — ^An improvement over other Hi-
biscus in size of flower, freedom of bloom and
strong growing qualities. Flowers double, of a
rich shade of clear pink, with small, deep crim-
son center; an entirely new and most beautiful
shading; 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Blooms freely
even on small plants. Good as a house plant or
in the garden.

SUB-VIOLACEA — Flower very large, of a beauti-
ful carmine, tinted violet. 25c each, two for 45c,
postpaid.

GRANDIFLORUS — Large single rose. 30c each,
two for 55c, postpaid.

MINIATUS SEMI-PLENUS— The finest and most
brilliant semi-double vermilion- scarlet, with
flowers 4 inches in diameter. 30c each, two for
55c, postpaid.

MALLOW MIXED MARVELS— Good plants from
seed. 20c each, postpaid.

Plumbagos

The Plumbagos are always satisfactory plants
either for pot culture or for the garden. They are
constant bloomers, and their delicate and graceful
flowers are very useful for cutting.

Price: From 2^-inch pots, 20c each or three for
50c, postpaid. From 4-inch pots, 40c each or three
for $1.00, postpaid.

CAPE NS IS — A well known favorite. Sky blue
flowers.

Lantanas or Shrubby Verbenas

For bedding and baskets, these plants are very
popular. Few bedding plants bloom more continu-
ously or afford a greater variety of colors. Grown
in pots or tubs, make splendid specimens for
porch or lawn.

ALBA PERFECTA — Pure snow white. Compact
habit.

CO MT ESSE DE Bl ENCOURT— Flowers bright rose
and yellow, center sulphur.

LA PLEUIE D’OR (Golden Rain)— Small, pure yel-
low flowers, very dwarf and bushy, very abund-
ant bloomer.

MICHAEL SCHMIDT— Flowers fresh and spark-
ling, of a brilliant yellow, passing into a purple
vermilion. 25c each, $2.00 per dozen, postpaid.

Chinese Hibiscus

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas of this class are not, as a rule, as
hardy as the more shrubby, hard-wooded type, like
Paniculata Grandiflora, They are usually grown
in tubs or large pots, being placed out of doors on
lawns or porches for the summer, and put away in
cellars or other suitable storage places after cold
weather comes on in the late fall. They are much
grown by the florists for sale as decorative plants.

Price: From 2% -inch pots, 30c each or two for
55c, postpaid. From 4-inch pots, 50c each or two
for 95c, postpaid.

OTAKSA — A Japanese variety, producing immense
heads of pink flowers. This is the variety so ex-
tensively used for Easter decoration. Usually
hardy as far north as New York City, and much
grown as pot plants in all parts of the country.
The immense heads of bloom make them very
conspicuous. A little shade and plenty of water
seems to meet all their needs. They can be put
in the cellar in the fall. For decorative plants on
the piazza or porch they produce a fine effect.

THOMAS HOGG — Large, pure white flowers, which
on well grown plants measure more than 12
inches in diameter. It is quite as hardy as other
garden sorts. Also much grown as a pot plant
for piazza or lawn.

Hydrangea, Otakea

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Lilium Harrisii

Rubber Plant

(Ficus Elastica). This is a well known
plant everywhere and is one of the most
popular and satisfactory house plants that
has ever been cultivated. Some florists have
several houses devoted especially to the
propagation and cultivation of this tough
and thrifty plant, and there are also thou-
sands upon thousands of young plants or
rooted specimens imported from Holland and
other countries every spring formarketing.
The leaves are long, shining, and leathery,
oblong in shape, and with an abrupt dull
point. In the tropics the rubber plant
reaches a height of one hundred feet, but as
cultivated for house decoration the plants are
eight to ten feet high. $2.00 each for large
plants, postpaid.

Violets

Of all the delightful perfumes, that of the
violet is the most delicate and pleasing.
They are generally considered hardy, al-
though in the Northern States a covering of
leaves, etc., is very beneficial. No collec-
tion is complete without a few violets. They
are easily grown, and their appearance year
after year is a source of joy to the lover of
flowers.

GOVERNOR HERRICK— The grand single
flowers of a true violet blue that does not
fade, are of round, symmetrical form, al-
most as large as Pansies and of the rich-
est, most delicious fragrance. Good strong
plants, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.

RUSSIAN VIOLET

This is a valuable Violet in the South, and
about the only one that will stand with or-
dinary treatment the heat and drought of
our Texas summers. Divided roots, 5c each;
50c per dozen, postpaid.

Received plants today all O. K. and was
well pleased with them. Plants were just
fine and in good shape. — MR. L. A. WIL-
LIAMS, George-town, Texas.

Calla Lily

Succeeds best when treated in same manner as
Gladiolus, Tuberoses and other summer- flowering
bulbs. They should be planted in the open border
in a dormant condition when danger from frost is
over in spring, and will then flower during the
summer months. When the tops are killed by
frost in the autumn dig and store through the win-
ter as you would potatoes.

GODFREY EVERBLOOMING— Good, strong, well-
rooted plants, ready to bloom. 50c each, post-
paid.

Lily-of-the- V alley

The exquisite flowers and pale green foliage
render this one of the most admired of plants.
Succeeds in open ground in almost any situation,
but prefers shade with plenty of moisture; once
planted and established the crowns increase each
year. The larger ones flower each season without
any attention. Strong flowering crowns, 15c each;
three for 40c, postpaid.

Kentia Palm

(Kentia Belmoreana)

One of the most graceful and ornamental of all
Palms for the house or conservatory; is also one
of the hardiest and easiest to grow. Of slow
growth, but is not affected by the dust or dry air
of the house, and will grow and thrive where few
other plants would live, increasing in size and
beauty for years. Fine, thrifty plants. 40c each;
two for 75c. nostnald. Extra large Kentia Palms,
75c each, postpaid.

Lily of the Valley

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Chrysanthemums

The Chrysanthemum may be called “The
Queen of Autumn,” and it certainly deserves its
increasing popularity. No flower is more easily
cultivated or pays better in satisfaction for the
labor necessary to produce it. Almost any soil and
any reasonable cultivation will answer. They
bloom in October and November, can be left in the
garden, or better, can be taken up in pots for the
house or porch decoration. In this latitude they
can be transplanted to the pots about October 1st.
For transplanting, the soil should be a rich loam;
water thoroughly and let them remain for a few
days in a cool, shady place until they become es-
tablished before they are brought out in the sun-
light.

Price, 20c each, three for 50c, postpaid.

SILVER WEDDING — Pure white, large flower.
COM. MATHEWS — Large flowers of bright yellow,
with good foliage and stem.

CHRYSOLORA — A fine globular flower. Every-
body grows it.

DICK W ETT E RST ACT ER— Dark bronze, with
broad incurved petals; an exhibition variety.
PINK CHIEFTIAN— Rosy pink with broad petals
of great substance.

HELEN FRICK— Color a beautiful clear pink
(like the Mermet Rose), slightly deeper at the
center.

Burbank’s New “Shasta Daisy”

The newest Giant Daisies are among the very
best productions of Mr. Luther Burbank, and sur-
pass his earlier creations, bearing only a slight
family resemblance to the common daisy. The
new Shasta Daisies often measure four and five
inches across and are borne on stems two to three
feet long. They succeed anywhere and in hot or
cold locations, blooming throughout the season in
great profusion. 10c each; 6 for 55c; $1.00 per
dozen, postpaid. Seedlings, 65c per dozen, post-
paid.

New Shasta Daisy

PARIS DAISY (Mrs. Saunders) — A new,
double pure white form; very attractive.
Paris Daisies are much superior to the
original types of Marguerites. They are
a delight in the garden, where their con-
spicuous flowers and rich green, indented
foliage, blend harmoniously with any other
bedding plants. As potted plants they car-
ry nicely in bloom throughout the winter.
20c each; two for 35c; $1.50 per dozen,
postpaid.

Wandering Jew

Fine for hanging baskets, vases, etc. Eas-
ily grown if given plenty of water..

Price: 2%-inch pot, 15c each, $1.25 per
dozen. 4-inch pots, 25c each, $2.50 per
dozen, postpaid.

MULTICOLOR — Leaves beautifully striped
with white, crimson, and olive-green;
sometimes sports.

ZEBRINA — Leaves rich green with silvery
stripe.

Vinca

Price: From 2^-inch pots, 15c each, or
$1.25 per dozen, postpaid. From 4-inch pots,
25c each, or $2.50 per dozen, postpaid.

MAJOR VARIEGATA — One of the most pop-
ular trailing plants for vases, baskets and
window boxes. The leaves are blotched
and mottled with yellowish-white, making
a very pleasing contrast with other grow-
ing plants.

Pilea Arborea

(A rtillery Plant)

A pretty little plant of drooping, graceful
habit and fern-like foliage, literally covered
with small, pretty flowers, giving a pleasing
effect; fine basket or pot plant. 20c each,
two for 35c, postpaid.

Moon Vine

Ready in April.

WHITE AND BLUE— Prices, 2.inch por, 15c
each; $1.(X) per dozen.

White Chieftian Chrysanthemum

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Alphone Ricard

Geraniums

The improvement in the Geranium, both in the
size of the individual flower and the truss, is won-
derful when compared with the flower of a dozen
years ago. Many of the single flowers are larger
than a silver dollar, and the trusses are immense
balls of living color; while in color we find them
in the purest white to delicate rose, brilliant scar-
let, richest crimson, and many other shades.

Prices: From 2%-inch pots, 20c each, or $1.50
per dozen, postpaid. From 4-inch pots, 40c each,
or $3.50 per dozen, postpaid.

ALPHONSE RICARD — Large semi-double flowers
often meastu-ing two Inches in diameter, borne in
enormous trusses on long stalks, and so freely
produced as to nearly conceal the foliage, almost
every joint producing a flower stem; blooms all
season. Scarlet.

BEAUTE POITEVINE — Best salmon-colored Gera-
nium for bedding purposes; most profuse bloom-
er of all Geraniums. Large size trusses, borne
on long stalks; florets very large, double and of
a beautiful, brilliant salmon.

JEAN VALID — great favorite as a bedding and
pot plant. The flowers are immense in size,
borne on long, strong, stiff stems well above the
foliage. Color is a clear, rosy pink with distinct
white eye; flowers semi-double. The plant is a
vigorous, compact grower with broad, deep green
leaves.

S. A. NUTT — The best double crimson bedding
Geranium. This, the finest of dark crimson Ge-
raniums, has now taken the lead as a bedding
variety. Its dense, compact growth, profuse
blooming qualities and sun proof constitution
combined give it the prominence as a bedder that
it has attained. Unexcelled as a pot plant.
SPAULDING’S PET — Rich, dark crimson; blooms
borne on long stems well above the plant; the
best crimson bedder we know of for our climate.
GEN. GRANT — One of the best bedding Gera-
niums; grows freely and blooms in great pro-
fusion; flowers light, glowing scarlet in fine
trusses .

SCENTED LEAVED GERANIUMS

We offer four district varieties — Apple, Lemon,
Nutmeg, and Rose. There are few who are not ac-
quainted with this old favorite. A single plant
will fill a room with its delicious fragrance.

PELARGONIUM— MARTHA WASHINGTON
GERANIUM

Everbearing “Easter Greeting”

Price: From 2% -inch pots, 30c each, or three
folk 75c, postpaid. From 4-inch pots, 55c each, or
three for $1.50, postpaid.

This variety is remarkable for its early and free-
flowering habit, and while its principal crop of

flowers is pr9duced in early spring, it is the
first variety introduced which, in a favorable
season, continues to bloom throughout the
summer and fall months. Its flowers are
of large size, a bright amaranth-red, each
petal marked with a large black blotch.

Begonias

One of the few gorgeously tinted flowers
which will thrive and make glorious dark
and shady corners.

Price: From 2%-inch pots, 35c each, or
three for $1.00, postpaid. From 4-inch pots,
65c each, or three for $1.75, postpaid.

REX or PAINTED LEAF
BEGONIAS

This is a type of large-leaved Begonia and
IS the most ornamental of the species. They
are grown exclusively for the rich and va-
ried markings and remarkable beauty of
their foliage, some of which are truly mar-
velous. Rex Begonia culture is simple. The
soil should be a mixture of loam, woods
earth, sharp sand, and well-rotted cow ma-
nure; it must be light and porous. They
dislike bright sunshine and a dry atmos-
phere; hence are most satisfactory when
grown in a moist — though not wet — ^rather
shady situation during the hot summer
months. They are much used for pot cul-
ture and window boxes. Our stock of Rex
consists of a number of most beautiful va-
rieties in cultivation, including some of the
choicest new sorts. When we receive an or-
der for two or more Rex, we always send
the most distinct varieties.

EVERBLOOMING BEDDING
VARIETIES

Prices; From 2^-inch pots, 25c each, or two
for 45c, postpaid. From 4-inch pots, 50c each, or
two for 90c, postpaid.

The following are varieties of Begonia Semper-
florens, and take rank as bedding plants with Ge-
ranium and Coleus, doing equally well in full sun-
light, and surpassing both in position partially or
wholly in shade. They are of sturdy growth, grow-
ing about 1 foot high and forming dense bushes,
which, from May until frost, are completely hid-
den with flowers.

GRACILIS LUMINOSA — A magnificent new speci-
men of the semperflorens type, exceptionally
sturdy and vigorous, and unquestionably one of
the choicest bedding sorts in existence. Its flow-
ers are large, perfect and plentiful, and never
out of bloom. Color, the brightest scarlet.

GRACILIS — Handsome flowers of a delicate rose
color.

PRIM A DONNA — A perfect, ideal form of Gracillis:
the flowers are large, of a limpid rose, shading
to carmine at the center.

“I received the plants O. K. They were very
fine and I am highly pleased with them.’’ — MRS.
E. A. FLEMING, Holly, Colo., June 4, 1918.

“The onion plants arrived in good shape and I
am well pleased with them. Many thanks to you.”
— R. F. SAMPER, Wichita, Kan., June 7, 1918.

“I have just received the Onion Plants and they
came through fine. Thank you. They were only
a few da vs coming and are looking good.” — J. P.
SATTERFIELD, Rhodes, Iowa, May 24, 1918.

“I sent you an order the last of February for
Cabbage and Tomato plants. Received the plants
in good condition. They are looking fine and I
am well pleased with them.” — J. B. HANCOCK,
Gustine, 'Texas, Box 353.

“I received my plants all right and am. well
pleased with them and am sending you another
order. I must say I never had plants sent as
quickly as I got them from you, and I am so v’ell
pleased with all I have received.— MRS. B. A.
BELT, Bennington, Kan.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Hardy Climbing Vines

CLEMATIS

Once established these beautiful climbers
more beautiful each year, increases in size and
strength with no attention more than a covering
of rich manure in the fall, spading in the spring.
Every home should have one or more of them.
They make cemeteries, etc., much more attractive.

There is no more ornamental class of plants than
Clematis, and the rich show of bloom produced by
the best varieties is far too magnificent to be
fairly portrayed by mere words. The colors run
from intense velvety- purple, through crimson, blue,
lavender and white. We presume every one of our
customers who sees Clematis plants in bloom each
summer promises to plant some in his own gar-
den or yard at the next opportunity. Here is the
opportunity. They are especially adapted to our
climate. 40c each; six for $2.00, postpaid.

LARGE FLOWERING

JACKMAN 1 1 — The flowers are large, intense rich
velvety violet- purple, and are produced in such
masses as to form a cloud of bloom. Well known
and popular.

MADAME EDOUARD ANDRE— Also of the Jack-
manii type, and is the nearest approach to a
bright red that has yet appeared. The flowers
are very large, usually six petaled, of a distinct,
pleasing shade of carmine, and are produced in
bewildering profusion.

ROMONA — La vender- blue, flowers large, often nine
inches across. Most beautiful of the color known.

CLEMATIS PAN I CU LATA— A strong growing pe-
rennial climber. Covered with star- shaped, white
blossoms, very fragrant. Nothing better. 50c
each; large size, 75c each, postpaid.

HONEYSUCKLE — Chinese Evergreen. The great
popular Southern climber. This variety is about
the best for covering fences, etc. Green all
winter; blooms white and yellow. 45c each, post-
paid.

WISTARIA — A very rapid growing vine, producing
long, grape-like clusters of blue flowers, early in
spring; a very popular old climber. 35c each.

TRUMPET VINE — Strong, vigorous growing vine,
which is excellent for covering walls and fences,
as it clings firmly with its numerous roots along
its stems. Orange scarlet, trumpet-shaped flow-
ers are borne at the tips of the branches. Flow-
ers measure 3 to 4 inches long. 50c each, post-
paid.

VIRGINIA CREEPER (A. Quinquefolia)— Luxuri-
ant in growth, with handsome foliage turning to
bright crimson in the fall. Very hardy vine for
covering old tree trunks, walls or fences. Strong
plants. 35c each; 6 for $1.25; $2.25 per dozen.

MOUNTAIN ROSE or QUEEN’S
WREATH

(Antigonon Leptopus)

The Mexican name is “Rose de Montana,” a
lovely climber, originating in Central Mexico.
Moderately hardy and will stand the Texas win-
ters with very little protection. The vines kill
down each winter, but the roots, which are tuber-
ous, Uve over and make a very rapid growth as
soon as the weather gets warm in the spring. The
vine is a beautiful green with heart-shaped leaves,
a very profuse bloomer, being literally covered
with long sprays of rose-colored flowers which at
a distance have the appearance of roses — hence
the name. This is sure to become a popular and
valuable climber for the South. Strong roots, 35c
each, two for 65c, six for $1.50, all postpaid.

BOSTON IVY — Ampelopsis Veitchii

A beautiful climbing plant. This is one of the
finest climbers we have for covering walls, as it
clings firmly to the smoothest surface, covering it
smoothly with overlapping foliage, giving it the ap-
pearance of being shingled with green leaves. The
color is a fresh, deep green in summer, changing to
the brightest shades of crimson and yellow in au-
tumn. It is quite hardy and becomes more popu-
lar every year.

Price. From 2%-inch pots, 15c each, or $1.00 per
dozen, postpaid. From 4-inch pots, 35c each, or
$2.50 per dozen, postpaid.

Clematis

HONEYSUCKLES

For real handsome vines, to be near you, climb-
ing over windows and doorways, there Is nothing
prettier than sweet-scented Honeysuckles; the foli-
age is pretty, neat and clean, the flowers are al-
most continuous, and fragrance delicious. .Varie-
ties described below are the very best.

HONEYSUCKLE HEDGES— Some of our friends
have conceived the idea of planting Honeysuckles
along the division fences, and it is wonderful what
pretty hedges they make. Iron or wire fences
are the best, but almost any kind is soon cov-
ered with a mantle of living green. Other climb-
ing vines will answer the purpose, but the sweet-
scented Honeysuckles are both fragrant and
beautiful. Should be planted two feet apart.

HALL’S JAPAN — A strong- growing, almost ever-
green sort with pure white flowers, changing to
yellow. Very fragrant and covered with flowers
from July to November.

MONTHLY FRAGRANT — Red and yellow; very
fragrant; blooms all summer; leaves tinged red-
dish color.

SCARLET TRUMPET— Bright red trumpet- shaped
flowers; blooms freely, vigorous and rapid grow-
ing.

Price of Honeysuckles, 40c each; three, one each,
of the above, $1.00.

HARDY ENGLISH IVY

This is a hardy evergreen climbing vine, with
dark glossy leaves, much used for covering walls
of churches and for cemetery work; it is a true
evergreen; retains its bright green leaves all -win-
ter. Very useful for covering graves, especially
where grass will not succeed well.

Price: From 21^-inch pots, 15c each, or $1.00
per dozen, postpaid. From 4-inch pots, 35c each,
or $2.50 per dozen, postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Springand Summer FloweringBulbs

Hyacinths

Hyacinths are the most popular of all spring
bulbs; no other flower can take their place either
for garden or house culture. Even with indiffer-
ent culture they give satisfactory results, and to
careful treatment they respond delightfully.

DIRECTIONS

For Outdoor Culture. The ground should be weU
spaded and manured with well rotted compost and
bone meaL If possible, it should be prepared a
few weeks before the biilbs are planted. Set bulbs
about six inches apart. In heavy, damp soil, they
should be two inches and in lighter soil four inches
deep, that is, covered with that much soil. They
can be planted any time during the fall and early
winter. The perfection of the blossoms depends
almost entirely upon the strength of the root for-
mation; for that reason they should be planted
early enough to give ample time to be thoroughly
rooted before it is time for them to start their
growth. In this latitude they should be planted as
early as December if possible, though fair results
can be had if planted a month later.

For House Culture they should be planted about
ninety days before the blossoms are wanted, and
for the first six weeks should be kept in a dark
place so that the bulb will get properly rooted be-
fore sending up its flower spikes. It is recom-
mended by some to take the pots after planting
and bury them in dirt to a depth of six or eight
inches, leaving them there till the roots are de-
veloped fuUy and the sprout is about 1% inches
above the bulb. Five inch pots should be used for
large bulbs. For soil use rich loam, leaf mould,
and a little sand. Put some broken pots or stones
in the bottom of the pot for drainage. Fill lightly
and press the bulb down into the loose soil until
only the tip remains above the surface. After
they are brought up to begin their growth, water
freely, especially after the blossom starts, being
careful not to wet the blossom spike.

Dutch Roman or Miniature

DUTCH ROMAN or MINIATURE

These are small- sized bulbs of the ordinary
Dutch Hyacinth; are especially adapted for grow-
ing in pots, bowls, pans, or flats, or for outdoor
culture in compact groups, and should be treated
just the same as the large Hyacinths, both for
indoor and outdoor culture. They are mixed
double and single. We have the following colors:
Blue, pink, white, yellow and blush white.

Prices: 8c each, 6 for 35c, 65c per dozen, $4.25
per 100. All postpaid.

DUTCH HYACINTHS

We only attempt to handle them mixed, and the
following separate colors: Rose, blue, white, pink,
and yellow. These are choice large bulbs and
will make fine flower spikes. Our prices are very
low for the size and quality of bulb furnished.

All colors or mixed, 10c each, 6 for 50c, 90c per
dozen, $7.25 per 100. All postpaid. All colors.

WHITE ROMAN

We will not be in position to supply French Ro-
man Hyacinths this year, as our government will
not allow them to be shipped into the United
States. The Dutch Hyacinths are much more
beautiful and popular and better adapted to out-
door and indoor culture.

CHINESE SACRED LILY, OR
CHINESE NARCISSUS

This is undoubtedly one of the most satisfactory
and popular bulbs for house culture during winter.

Culture. The Chinese Sacred Lily belongs to the
Polyanthus family of Narcissi and like others of
that family are not hardy, being only suitable for
house and greenhouse culture. By some it is con-
sidered desirable to grow them in glasses, planting
them in water with sand and coarse gravel. Grown
in this way them make a very pretty and orna-
mental parlor or home decoration, and they make
a very satisfactory growth and bloom if grown
in this manner, but they can be planted in any
good soil in pots or window boxes and will make
stronger growth than if grown in water.

Prices: 20c each, three for 45c, $1.50 per dozen,
all postpaid.

Bulbs

In no other class of plants are there such un-
usual possibilities for satisfaction and enjoyment
as may be found in the spring flowering bulbs.
They are even more wonderful in their latent pos-
sibilities than seeds, for stored beneath their cov-
erings are not only the vital germ but food for
their whole sphere of existence — root, stem and
flower.

The amateur gardener, due to nature's efforts
to insure success, demands no handicap from the
professional. He has a splendid opportunity to
enjoy in his own home or garden the exquisite
beauty and fragrance of the Hyacinth, Narcissus
or Tulip. Planting is a simple task and they de-
mand a minimum of care.

The professional grower or connoisseur realizes
the ease of culture and from year to year many
renew his enjoyment by more intimate acquaint-
ance with the different varieties and species. Each
has its point of merit, its individuality and reason
for being in our list.

The cost from first to last in specie or in labor
is almost neglible as compared with the satisfac-
tion that is in store. However, the measure of
your satisfaction and enjoyment will largely de-
pend upon the quality of the bulbs you plant. We
import and offer for sale only the best obtainable.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS

These, like the Sacred Lily, are not hardy except
far South, and are suitable only for growing in the
house or conservatory. They are very sweet scent-
ed. The blossom is borne on long stems in clust-
ers of 6 to 15 beautiful flowers.

PAPER-WHITE GRANDIFLORA — Pure white,
very early. Our Paper White bulbs are selected
size. 8c each, six for 35c, 65c per dozen, $4.50 per
100, postpaid.

YELLOW PAPER WHITE, or GRAND SOLIEL
D'OR — Petals yellow, cup orange -yellow. Very
early and fine for forcing. Makes a good com-
panion for the Paper White.

Narcissus: Grand Solid D’Or, 10c each, six for
50c, 90c per dozen, $7.25 per 100, all postpaid.

LARGE TRUMPET NARCISSUS

These are the most beautiful and elegant of all
the spring flowers. Are hardy and best for out-
door culture. Any good garden soil that is rich
but has not been recently manured will do.
Neither fresh nor rotted manure should come in di-
rect contact with the bulb. Good drainage is nec-
essary. Plant the bulbs about three to four inches
apart and about fix or six inches deep to the bot-
tom of the bulb.

GOLDEN SPUR — Extra large ,rich sulphur- yellow,
early and desirable.

Price: 8c each, six for 35c, 65c per dozen, $4.00
per 100, all postpaid.

TRUMPET MAJOR — ^A large deep yellow Trumpet
Narcissus. Our bulbs of this sort are extra
large size. French grown.

Price: 8c each, six for 35c, 65c per dozen, $4.00
per 100c, all postpaid.

DOUBLE NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS

These are the true Daffodils. Culture the same
as the Large Trumpet Narcissus, but they do not
run out like them if left long in the ground, but
even continue to increase if undisturbed for a num-
ber of years.

Lilium Auratum

VON SION, MAMMOTH DOUBLE NOSE— A beau-
tiful golden-yellow. Petals and trumpet of the
same color. The Double Nose are extra size and
each bulb will send up two or more flower stalks.
Price: Von Sion, Mammoth Double Nose, 10c
each, six for 50c, 90c per dozen, $7.25 per 100, all
postpaid.

Price: Von Sion, 8c each, six for 35c, 65c per
dozen, $4.50 per 100, all postpaid.

EMPEROR — One of the largest and finest among
Narcissus or Daffodils. It has a pure yellow
trumpet of immense size and a wide perianth of
deep primrose. Hardy and of great beauty when
cut. 10c each; one-half dozen, 50c; dozen, 90c:
per 100, $7.25.

Tulips

Culture. The new bulbs reach this country from
Holland early in September, and should be set out
in this latitude if possible by November. Later
plantings may bring fair results, but the early
planting is better. First, for the reason that the
bulbs are in better condition, not being wilted and
weakened by long keeping out of the soil, and sec-
ond, because everything depends on the chance the
bulb has to make good root growth before being
forced into bloom by the warm weather in the
spring, and the longer it has for this root develop-
ment the better.

LATE COTTAGE TULIPS

GESNEIRANA MAJOR — ^A brilliant dazzling crim-
son, with a blue- black center. Flowers large
with long stems. One of the best for the South.
PARISIAN YELLOW — Large, beautifully clear
yellow, with flowers borne on long stems.
BRIDESMAID — Brilliant cherry- rose, striped with
violet and scarlet.

MAIDEN'S BLUSH — Pure white, with beautifully
curved petals edged with rose.

LATE MIXED — A mixture of the above and other
good sorts.

Price: Per dozen, one sort or mixed, 35c, post-
paid; per 100, one sort or mixed, $2.25, postpaid. If
sent by express at purchaser's expense, 5c per
dozen and 25c per 100 less.

EARLY VARIETIES

Early Double Tulips are best for indoor culture.
FINE EARLY DOUBLE MIXED— A good mixture
of colors and the best sorts.

FINE EARLY SINGLE MIXED — An extra good
mixture of sorts and colors.

Price: 35c per dozen, $2.00 per 100, postpaid.
All Tulips if sent by express at purchaser's ex-
pense, 5c per dozen and 25c per 100 less.

Buy and plant Tulips liberally. Buy them this
year by the hundred and next year you will want
them by the thousand. Ask for prices on thousand
lots.

Lilies

LILIUM HARR IS 1 1 — The Bermuda Easter Lilies
are of the earliest, a profuse bloomer, very fra-
grant. A favorite of florists to force for Easter
decorations. Color, pure white. Bulbs 7 to 9
inches in circumference, 35c each; six for $2.00;
$3.50 per dozen, postpaid.

LILIUM CAN D I DU M — Also called the Madonna
Lily. Snow white flowers with heavy yellow
stamens. Resembles the Easter Lily and is bet-
ter adapted for all conditions of outdoor culture.
Bulbs 7 to 9 inches, 35c each; six for $2.00; $3.50
per dozen.

LILIUM GIGANTEUM — Japanese Easter Lily. Re-
sembles the Harrisii, but grows larger and is
about two weeks later. Bulbs, 7 to 9 inches, 35c
each; six for $2.00; $3.50 per dozen.

LILIUM AURATUM (Japanese Gold Banded) — One
of the finest and most popular of the hardy gar-
den Lilies. Flowers large, white dotted with
crimson, with clear cut gold band running
through the center of each petal; very fragrant.
Bulbs 8 or 9 inches, 35c each; five for $2.00; $3.50
per dozen.

CALLA LILY (Calla Aethiopica) — ^"^ite Calla, or
Lily of the Nile. Valuable as a house or window
plant, and in most of the South is hardy enough
for successful outdoor culture. Grown readily
from bulbs. Partial shade and plenty of water
and manure are essential. Large bulbs, 1 to I'/a
inches In diameter. 20c each; two for 35c; $2.00
per dozen, postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

JONQUILS

SINGLE YELLOW — A rich deep yellow, sweet
scented. 20c per dozen; $2.00 per 100, postpaid.
DOUBLE YELLOW — Golden-yellow, very double.
Flowers borne on tall, graceful stems. 30c per
dozen; $2.00 per 100, postpaid.

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

One of the most desirable flowers for early
winter. It is not hardy and only for culture in
houses or conservatory. For the home window
Freesias are much recommended; will be in flower
six weeks after the growth of the bulb starts. It
does not require the same time for root formation
as most other bulbs. Good drainage is important.
Our bulbs are choice and fun in size from % to
%, inch in diameter. The flowers are white
though in the best collection there may be a very
small per cent of yellow. 35c per dozen; $2.00 per
100, postpaid.

CROCUS

About the earliest to blossom in spring is this
beautiful little flower, lifting its head almost be-
fore the snow has disappeared. The showy fun-
nel-shaped flowers borne erect from the grass-
like leaves are most welcome visitors in the early
spring sunshine.

Although most showy when massed in large beds
or when planted in lines of distinct colors, a very
desirable effect is produced by setting Crocuses
here and there over the lawn. It is only neces-
sary to lift the turf and insert the bulbs two
inches deep.

Crocuses will care for themselves, blooming very
early amid the grass, dying down to the bulb in
ample time to be entirely out of the way of the
lawn mower. The Crocus should be planted in the
autumn, in any good garden soil, about three
inches deep and about two inches apart, if in beds
or borders.

Indoors the Crocus can be easily forced if growth
is maintained at a low temperature. Use the
named sorts and plant from six to a dozen bulbs
one inch deep in a pot of ordinary soil. Keep
cool, well watered, gradually bring to full light
and give plenty of fresh air. The Crocus may

also be flowered in small glasses.

Doz. 100

Baron von Brunow, light purple $0.35 $2.00

Kathleen Parlow, extra large, purest
white, finest substance, with orange

anthers 35 2.00

King of the Whites, pure white 35 2.00

Sir Walter Scott, white with light pur-
ple stripes, variegated 35 2.00

OXALIS

Admirably adapted to house culture, especially
for hanging baskets, and very attractive as a win-
dow plant, as they flower freely, are in bloom a
long time and the clover-like leaves are remark-
ably free from insects. The flowers are borne in
large, terminal clusters on long slender scapes.
The yellow shades have been found the most use-
ful for winter flowering of all the sorts of Oxalis.

Plant in pots, six or eight bulbs in a pot, in
good rich soil and cover about one inch deep.
They require an abundance of water during the
growing season and should have plenty of sun-
light.

BERMUDA BUTTERCUP— Bright buttercup yel-
low, stronger growing than the Cernua Lutea,
spreading and drooping, very free flowering. 4c
each; 40c per dozen; $2.00 per 100, all postpaid.

GLADIOLUS

In recent years much improvement has been
made in this choice flower. Experts in this coun-
try and Europe have been trying to improve it
till now it is a wonderful flower. For Texas they
should either be planted in January or February
for early flowers, or in May or June for fall.
LIGHT SHADES — New white, light and yellow,
large size, in great variety of shades and with
stains and blotches of rich colors. 60c per dozen;
$4.25 per 100, postpaid.

DARKER SHADES — Finest reds, scarlet and crim-
sons, some with rich marking. 60c per dozen;
$4.00 per 100, postpaid.

AMERICA — ^Very light pink, exquisitely tinted
with lavender. Much valued for freedom of
bloom and size of flower spikes.

HALLEY — The predominating color of these flow-
ers is delicate salmon-pink with a slight roseate
tinge, though the lower petals bear a creamy
blotch with a stripe of bright red through the
center, the whole producing a delightful effect.
MRS. FRANCIS KING — ^A most effective variety
for decorations. Spikes extra long; flowers bril-
liant pink, blazed with vermilion.

NIAGARA — ^A delightful cream shade blending to
canary yellow, splashed with carmine.

GLORY OF HOLLAND — Pure white. Four for
25c; 75c per dozen; $5.50 per 100, all postpaid.

AMARYLLIS

Very popular for house culture and easily grown
by everyone, the chief point being to give the
bulbs alternate periods of rest and growth. (Cul-
tural leaflet free on request.)

BELLADONNA MAJOR — Fine variety for fall
blooming, very free flowering and fragrant.
Flowers which are a lovely shell pink color, are
borne on stems 2 to 2^ feet high. 35c each;
$3.75 per dozen; $27.00 per 100, postpaid.
JOHNSONil — Scarlet with clear, light stripes; very
good. 40c each; $4.00 per dozen; $30.00 per 100,
postpaid.

CALADIUM

ESCULENTUM — A grand tropical appearing
plant, 4 to 5 feet high, with immense beautiful
leaves shaped some like an elephant’s ear. The
leaves are very showy, veined and variegated
with different shades of green, and are 2 to 3
feet long. 25c each; $2.40 per dozen, postpaid.

TUBE ROSE

A beautiful fragrant white flower of easy cul-
ture; flowers are of a waxy appearance, are borne
on long stems.

EXCELSIOR PEARL — A double variety most
generally cultivated in the North. The flowers
are pure white, very double, of immense size
and very sweetly perfumed. 75c per dozen, post-
poned.

MEXICAN EVERB LOOMING— The most valuable
for this latitude. Will produce its beautiful
spikes of single flowers from June until winter.
Should have good soil and plenty of water, and
an abundance of flowers will be the reward.
75c per dozen, postpaid.

GANNAS

ITALIA — Rich orange and scarlet with golden-
yellow border; height about 4 feet. 3 for 50c;
$1.50 per dozen, postpaid.

AUSTRIA — Purest yellow, dotted with pale red, a
counterpart of the above except in color of blos-
some. 3 for 50c $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.

EXPRESS — Large spreading foliage about 2% feet
high, a profuse bloomer. Flowers a rich vermil-
ion. 3 for 50c; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND— Very showy, bright
orange flowers, which are borne in profusion.

3 for 50c; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.

LOUISIANA — A tall growing sort, leaves large and
glossy green, dazzling scarlet flowers often 6
inches or more in diameter. Height 7 feet. 3
for 50c; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.

KING HUMBERT — Massive, rich, coppery-bronze
foliage; flowers large, brilliant orange -scarlet.
One of the best Cannas ever offered. A strong
grower. 4 to 6 feet high. 20c each; $1.80 per
dozen, postpaid.

MRS. ALFRED CONARD— 4 ft. Green foliage.
Flowers salmon pink of large size on finely
shaped flower heads. 35c each; $3.00 per dozen,
postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Field Grown Plants

For Southern and Northern Planting

Have an Early Garden. Instead of Planting Seed of the Hardy
Early Vegetables, set Out the Plants and Save Four Weeks Time

Our winter field-grown plants can be planted
out as early in the spring as you can make a
garden. They will stand any ordinary freeze
that will occur after that time of year. Beat
your neighbor a month on Cabbage, Lettuce,
Beets, Carrots, Onions, Parsley, Cauliflower
and Celery by setting out our hardy well grown
plants instead of planting seed and waiting
several weeks for their slow and uncertain
germination. Have early vegetables of your
own growing for your own table while others
are depending on the stores for stale wilted
shipped in stock.

If you grow vegetables to sell take advan-
tage of our field-grown hardy plants and save
on an average of four weeks’ time in getting
stock ready for market.

GROWN IN THE OPEN FIELD

Our plants are grown without protection in
the open field, are hardy and stocky so that
they will make very rapid growth and will
stand any ordinary freeze that might occur
after garden planting time. We might call
them “frost proof,” but that term might be
misleading. We have seen so called “frost
proof” plants frozen to the ground, yet it takes
twenty degrees of dry freeze to destroy the
Cabbage and Onion plants, and nearly as much
to knock out the other hardy plants we offer.

FROST PROOF PLANTS

We might call these frost proof, but no vege-
table plant is frost proof in some of the Texas
Northers, but more than nine years out of ten
the plants we offer will stand out doors with-
out protection and be ready for use several
weeks before the same vegetables grown from
seed.

In the latitude of Central Iowa, Illinois and
Ohio, there will not be once in twenty years,
a freeze to hurt any of the hardy plants if put
out in April. South of that point they may be
set out earlier and of course further North
they should be planted a little later. Rest as-
sured of one point, when it is time to plant
seed the plants can be put out with reasonable
safety.

On account of our favored location and early
season we grow these plants at a low expense
and for that reason we can sell at a price that
makes it an object for anyone to use them for

at least part of their garden. Market garden-
ers can secure prices on quantities that will
surely be attractive.

TO MARKET GARDENERS

Market Gardeners note our 1,000 plant price.

If larger lots are wanted write us for special
quotations. We can make some low prices on
large orders F. O. B. Waco. Large lots by ex-
press can be packed better than small lots by
parcel post or paid express.

SMALL LOSS IN TRANSPLANTING

Our experience in shipping plants by mail or
express enables us to pack them so that they
reach customers anywhere within four days’
travel in a condition that very little loss oc-
curs in transplanting. They may arrive look-
ing bad and to the novice might appear to be
worthless, but if the center leaf and heart of
the plant is alive they will make a good stand
and if set out properly 85 per cent will make
good. The outer leaves may be yellow and
wilted but don’t be alarmed. These outer
leaves should be pinched off, for if left on the
plant, they sap its life and moisture through
evaporation and will fall off anyway as the
plants become established.

HOW TO TRIM PLANTS

The illustrations show how the plants should
be trimmed before setting.

HOW TO CARE FOR PLANTS

Again we say don’t be alarmed at the looks
of the plants when they arrive. We have
found plants carry better if they are sent out
without much moisture on the roots and will
grow much better if the customer gets them
quite dry rather than wet and soggy.

As soon as the plants arrive the roots should
be wet, care being taken not to soak the leaves
as they will soon rot and damp off if piled up
together wet. It is best if possible to set the
plants out as soon as they arrive depending on
the moisture in the ground or the watering
you give in planting to revive them.

The directions we send with the plants for
their care and transplanting will, if followed,
enable anyone to have as good results with our
Texas grown plants as they could with plants
from any other source.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Beet Plants

Care should be taken to set the tap root as
straight as possible so as to have the beet good
shape.

Set the beets about four inches apart in the
row and the rows 14 to 16 inches apart. A hun-
dred plants will set a row 30 to 35 feet long. Have
the ground freshly prepared if possible and in good
shape. Set the plants in a little deeper than they
grew and firm the soil around the roots. After
setting water well, look after carefully for a few
days and do not let the soil dry and crust around
the plant. As soon as you can, begin cultivation
and you will be surprised how soon you will have
beets ready for the table. If set out early in
April should be ready to eat by the last of May,
which would be four weeks before they could be
produced from seed.

We grow the Dark Blood Turnip sorts such as
Edmand’s Early Blood, Detroit Dark Blood Tur-
nip, Early Blood Turnip and Crosby's Egyptian.
One is as good as the other for early garden use,
but if we can will fill with the kind wanted in case
it is specified. If not we will send the best we
have.

Prices are as follows, all postpaid: 60c per 100:
300 for $1.25; $3.00 per 1,000.

Cabbage Plants

Much the same instructions as for beets will apply to Cabbage and other plants. Cabbage plants
when they arrive after shipment look worse and will grow better than most any of the others. We
have had cabbage plants lay around and dry out for a week till they looked completely dead, and have
them grow all right. If the heart leaf is green you can be virtually sure they will grow. Set the
plants firmly in the ground after the outside leaves have been trimmed back as shown in the photo-
graph. Set them about two feet apart, water well after planting and begin at once to cultivate. Cab-
bage cannot have too much cultivation and responds quickly to good care. Fifty plants will set
a plot 10 to 20 feet, enough for a small private garden. By the use of our Texas field-grown plants
you can have cabbage big enough to use by June 1st if planted by the first part of April. Cabbage
are very hardy and will stand severe freezing. Market gardeners and others growing cabbage on a
larger scale should give our field grown plants a fair trial. We have the following sorts:

EARLY DRUMHEAD — A second early, sure-head-
ing Cabbage of good quality. The plant is of
compact growth. The head is large, thick, flat-
tened at the top, solid, crisp and tender. 35c
for 50; 60c for 100; 300 for $1.25; $3.00 per 1,000.
postpaid.

EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD— A favorite early
variety for both market gardeners and general
use. Head is very compact, medium size,
pointed in shape. The standby for the main
crop of the extra early sorts. 35c for 50; 60c
for 100; 300 for $1.25; $3.00 per 1,000, postpaid.

CHARLESTON W A K E F I E L D— Exceedingly hardy.

Very large, sure-heading sort. Head is very
solid, pointed, but broad at the base. The
leaves are large and slightly waved. 35c for 50;

60c per 100; 300 for $1.25; $3.00 per 1,000, postpaid.-
EARLY FLAT DUTCH — An excellent second early
variety, producing large heads, which are very
solid; shaped like the Late Flat Dutch. This
is one of the best for summer and early fall
use; quality good, tender and fine grained. 35c
for 50; 60c per 100; 300 for $1.25; $3.00 per 1,000,
postpaid.

COPENHAGEN MARKET — It is undoubtedly
without a rival as the finest large round-headed
early Cabbage in cultivation. The t3q)e is thor-
oughly fixed, the heads maturing all at the same
time — (this being a great consideration to mar-
ket gardeners, entailing less labor in harvesting
the crop and allows the ground to be cleared at
the first cutting). The heads average about
eight pounds each in weight, are very solid,

•with small core and of fine quality. It matures
as early as Charleston Wakefield, and will give a
much heavier yield per acre than that popular
variety. The plant is short- stemmed, the heads
being produced almost on the ground level.

The leaves are light green, rather small, saucer-
shaped, and always tightly folded. The plants,
therefore, can be set closer than is usual with
varieties of similar size. 35c for 50; 70c per 100;

200 for $1.25; $4.50 per 1,000, postpaid.

Market Gardeners should note our 1,000 plant
price. If larger lots are wanted write us for
special quotations. We can make some low
prices on iarge orders f. o. b. Waco. Large
lots by express can be packed better than small
lots by parcel post or paid express.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAB

HOLLANDER or DANISH BALL HEAD— Quite a
distinct sort. Plants medium long stemmed, but
compact; leaves very smooth. The hardiest cab-
bage in cultivation; endures both frost and
drought that would destroy other varieties. 45c
for 50; 70c per 100; 200 for $1.25; $4.50 per 1,000,
postpaid.

Cauliflower Plants

Like cabbage, much can be gained in time by
setting out our Cauliflower plants. They are as
hardy as cabbage and can be set out as early as
you can make garden. We use only the best seed
and our plants can be depended on to head, and
should be ready for use as soon as the early cab-
bage. That brings them in by the first of June
commanding a good market if raised to sell, and
affording a real luxury from your own garden
for your private table. Cultivate and care the
same as for cabbage. We grow only the best
quality of Early Snowball.

HENDERSON'S EARLY SNOWBALL— This is
the most popular with m^-rket gardeners and is
grojvn by them more than all other varieties to-
gether for forcing o^ for wintering over in cold
frames for extra early crop. It is hardy, sure
to make a head of good size, compact and of
best quality. It is also valuable for late sum-
mer and fall crop. 30c per dozen; 50 for 75c;
1.25 for 100; $5.00 for 500; $8.00 per 1,000, post-
paid.

Celery Plants

By using our hardy field-grown plants we be-
lieve a successful spring crop of Celery can be
grown in the North. Celery plants carry well and
stand transplanting welL Set the plants either
on the level or in the bottom of a well prepared
trench, care being taken so that in case of a heavy
rain the trenches will not be flooded. Celery
wants a rich loam and the ground should be in
a high state of fertility. Plant 6 inches apart in
row and have rows far enough apart, about four
feet, so you will have the soil to bank up with.
Never bank when plants are wet and use care
not to let the dirt sift into the center of the plant.
We grow only the Golden Hearted Dwarf, which
on account of its dwarf habit and quick growth
makes it desirable for the amateur gardener.

GOLDEN HEARTED DWARF— Is one of the best
for home garden; it is second to none in beauty
and quahty, and is especially valuable for home
garden; on account of its dwarf habit, the work
of blanching is much more simple and easy; it
is not very dwarf, growing from fourteen to six-
teen inches tall; forms a very compact bunch of
beautiful golden- yellow color. A remarkably
good keeper. 50c for 50; 75c per 100; 200 for
$1.25; $5.00 per 1,000, postpaid.

“I received my plants, and they are ‘sure’ the
nicest plants I ever got from any greenhouse. I
like them so well I am sending you another order.”
—RAYMOND JACKSON, San Saba, Texas.

Carrot Plants

Carrots transplant very nicely if care is taken
to keep the tap root straight. The extra leaves
can be pinched off same as most other plants.
Plant two inches apart in the row. 100 plants will
make a row a rod long. Have the rows 14 to 16
inches apart. Use great care in having the ground
firm around the plant. Water well after planting
and keep siu'face of ground well stirred. On ac-
count of the slowness in germination of carrot
seed, five or six weeks’ time can gained in set-
ting plants. We grow only the Danvers Half Long
which are one of the best for home and market
gardenet

DANVERS HALF LONG— This variety is very ex-
tensively grown both for market and stock, and
.is one of the best all purpose Carrots known.
Tops medium size, roots large, medium length
and tapering evenly to a blunt point, smooth and
handsome in appearance. Flesh a deep orange
color, tender, crisp, sweet and productive. The
roots not growing deep in the ground make it
easy to harvest 50c per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2.50
per 1,000, all postpaid.

Market Gardeners should get prices on larger
quantities of our vegetable plants.

Collard Plants

GEORGIA SOUTHERN— 50 for 40c; 100 for 60c;
300 for $1.25; $3.00 per 1,000, postpaid.

One of my neighbors praises your seed so highly,
I wish you would send me a catalog as I wish to
try some of your plants and seeds. — MRS. J. M.
BRYAN, Anna, Texas.

Ask for Prices on Larger Quantities of Vegetable
Plants.

Don’t fuss with seed when winter field-
grown plants can be secured that will enable
you to have a garden four weeks earlier.
Hardy prolific plants guaranteed, and saves
money as well as time.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Lettuce Plants

Our Texas field-grrown Lettuce plants solve the
problem of producing head lettuce successfully in
the North. Plants set early in April will produce
good heads the latter part of May before the hot
weather comes on that causes lettuce plants to
run to seed. Grow your own head lettuce and
have the luxury of eating it fresh out of your own
garden. Market gardeners wrill find a good sale
on home grown head lettuce that can be put on
the market before June 1st. In transplanting
pinch off the surplus outside leaves, set firm in
the ground, water till plants are established. Keep
well cultivated. Set plants about one foot apart
and the rows two feet apart so that the lettuce
will have a chance to head. We grow the follow-
ing:

IMPROVED HANSON— Plant large, forming a
large, cabbage-like head, very slow to go to
seed; outer leaves bright green; inner ones
white, tender, crisp and of the best quality.
White seed. 30c for 50c; 50c per 100; 300 for
$1.25; $3.00 per 1,000, all postpaid.

BIG BOSTON — One of the best large varieties
for mid -season or fall use. Excellent -both for
outdoor planting and for forcing. Leaves thin,
crisp, smooth. Color bright light green, the
heads slightly tinged with reddish-brown. Us-
ually heads up under cold weather conditions
better than any other variety. 30c for 50; 50c
per 100; 300 for $1.25; $3.00 per 1,000, all postpaid.

Parsley Plants

We all appreciate having Parsley in our garden.
It is always much in demand to use for garnishing
meats and salad, yet we all know how hard it is
to get it started. It germinates so slow the weeds
beat it up and we get discouraged and give it up.
Don’t wait for the seed to come up? Use our
field- grown plants. A dozen will supply any fam-
ily and you will, by using our plants, have it ready
to use a few weeks after setting out. 20c per
dozen; 60c per 100, postpaid.

“I ordered some plants last week and when I
received them they were in fine condition. Thanks
to you for packing them so carefully. Am enclos-
ing another order for plants, which please send
as soon as you can.” — JOHN MURJOHN, Jr., Lake
View, N. Y., June 4, 1918.

‘‘Received my plants and seed all right, and am
well pleased with them. Many thanks for prompt
attention.” — MRS. MOLLIE STONE, Wylie, Texas.

‘‘My package of Cabbage Plants arrived in good
condition and I am highly pleased with same.”
—JOS. S. McCOY & SON, Brimfield, 111., April 22,
1918.

‘‘Enclosed find order for Celery Plants. Those I
got last year were fine. Had beautiful celery until
late winter.”— MRS. CHRISS NEOLER, Derby,
Kan., May 13, 1918.

‘‘My Cabbage Plants arrived in good condition
and are growing nicely. I am enclosing another
order which please fill promptly.” — JOE A.
PEKAR, Granger, Texas, March 25, 1918.

Onion Plants

Now we really believe we have ‘‘started some-
thing.” How would you like to grow in your own
garden the beautiful White Wax Bermuda Onion
that you buy at the store during the early spring?
These Onions grown in Texas as marketed by the
thousands of cars all over the North and bring
a price at 8c and 10c per lb. Not alone because
they are early but because of their quality and
mild flavor. With our onion slips they can be
grown successfully anywhere in the North. Of
course not as early as if grown in the South,
but earlier than onions can be produced any other
way. Plant the Texas winter grown slips as early
as you can make a garden and they will produce
onions in from seventy to ninety days, depending
on the season and how large you want them to
grow. Onions of that kind by latter part of June
will be a novelty of the market and a luxury for
the home table. Notice the cut herewith shows
the way we ship them and one trimmed up ready
to set out, the surplus top and about half the
roots being cut off. Cut back this way they do
not wilt when set out and make a quick stocky
growth. Plant them in rows 14 inches apart and
2 inches apart in the row. 100 plants set a row
about three rods long. The Bermuda Onion grow-
ers in Texas grow plants like these for the thou-
sands of acres that are planted and transplant
them as we instruct you to do. They claim it is
less expensive to plant the slips than it would be
to thin out a field if grown from seed. No garden
is complete without a few hundred onion sets. At
the price they are as cheap as sets and less work
than seed, besides they are virtually a sure crop
and weeks earlier than onions can be had from
seed. We have the following sorts.

WHITE BURMUDA — Very early variety, used
largely in the South as an early market onion,
when the seed is sown in the fall and the onions
harvested in the spring. It is mild and of par-
ticularly fine flavor. The color is a pinkish
straw color, and the shape is flat. The plants
we offer are from seed grown in Teneriffe, Can-
ary Islands, and are a fine, pure strain. This
is the principal variety shipped in crates from
Texas early in the spring. 50c per 100; 300 for
$1.25; 1,000 for $3.00; 5,000 for $11.50, postpaid.
CRYSTAL WAX BERMUDA — The only pure white
Bermuda Onion, thus making it a ready seller
in the retail market. Except in color it is iden-
tical with the other Bermudas, having all those
desirable qualities of the older sorts combined
with more handsome appearance. 50c per 100;
300 for $1.25; 1,000 per $3.00; 5,000 for $11.50, post-
paid.

SPANISH KING, or
PRIZETAKER — This
Onion is of foreign
origin, but has proved
such a success in this
country, having been
grown here so long,
that it might properly
be classed with Amer-
ican sorts. Large,
globular: straw color;
excels all others in
beauty. The Spanish
King will make large
Onions if grown from
transplanting slips.

This is about the only
way to grow them
successfully North or
South. 50c per 100;

300 for $1.25; 1,000 for
$3.00; 5,000 for $11.50,
all postpaid.

Gentlemen:

‘‘I sent for plants
last week and when I
received them they
were in fine condition.
Thanks to you for
packing them so care- ,
fully. Now, would like
for you to send other
plants as soon as you
can. — JOHN MUR-
JAHN, JR.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Tender Vegetable Plants

For Northern trade we are ready for shipment to the North, April 15th to May 20th. On tender
plants we have the same advice to give as with our field-giown hardy early plants. We plant them in
the open field about March 1st and by the time they are wanted for the Northern garden, they are
fine hardy thrifty plants spch as you could grow in your own garden if you did not need them to set
out before the last of June, but from us you can procvu-e your supply cheaper than you can bother to
grow them and much better plants than can be produced under glass in northern sections of the
country.

For early planting South we will be prepared to supply Pepper, Egg Plant and Tomato as soon as
it is safe to set them out.

Egg Plants

We grow but one
sort of Egg Plant. The
N. T. Improved Spine-
less. This is one of
the best sorts and is
well adapted to grow
in the North. Set out
as soon as danger of
frost is over in rows
three feet apart and
two feet apart in the
row. Trim off surplus
leaves and set deep
and firm the ground
around them. Water
well after setting and
keep well cultivated,
not allowing the
ground to pack around
the plants. Protect
with something if
frost should threaten.
Empty quart berry
boxes make conven-
ient plant covers and
can be used to protect
any of the tender
plants that you find it
advisable to set out
early. 25c per dozen;
2 dozen for 45c; 75 per
100; 500 for $3.00; $6.00
per 1,000.

Tomato Plants

Our Tomato Plants will please the Northern cus-
tomers. Grown in the open they are thrifty hardy
plants that will make a rapid growth. Tomato
plants should be set deep. If plant is spindling
leave only the center leaf and sprout above ground.
Very tall plants can be set so all but the tip of
plant is covered, with fine results. All of the
btu-ied part of the plant will send out roots and
be all the stronger for the extra amount that is
set in the ground. We try to have our plants just
the right size so we will have no unnecessary post-
age or express to pay on them, but the size of
plants is sometimes hard to control and if we are
obliged to send extra large ones the above sug-
gestions will be well to bear in mind. We grow
quite a good assortment of tomatoes but in case
a sort should be sold out when ordered we will fill
with one we do have that is the nearest like it.
Tomatoes take up much less room and do better
if kept pruned and tied to a stake or trellis. All
side shoots should be cut off and the plant tied
to a support of some kind with soft pieces of
cloth. A few plants of Ponderosa treated this
way will supply a large family with the choicest
tomato. If they are not tied up or kept pruned
back a lot of room is required and they should
be set at least four feet apart each way. The
dwarf varieties do not sprawl around but grow in
a compact tree-like shape and can be planted two
feet apart in the row with rows three feet apart.
We grow the following sorts.

TEXAS FIELD BEAUTY — ^Vine large and vigor-
ous, fruit large, very smooth and good quality;
color a light purple; flesh pink; is productive:
one of the best table sorts. 2 dozen for 25c; 60c
per 100; 500 for $2.50; $4.50 per 1,000, postpaid.
ACME — This is one of the earliest of the purple
fruited sorts; fruit of fair size, smooth and solid,
vigorous and hardy, beginning to bear early and
continuing until cut off by frost; a deservedly
popular variety. 2 dozen for 25c; 60c per 100;
500 for $2.50; $4.50 per 1,000, postpaid.

EAR LI AN A — Extra early and of excellent quality.
Vines small but vigorous and productive. Fruits
deep scarlet, medium to large, nearly round and
exceptionally smooth for so early a variety. 2

Pepper Plants

On account of the short season in much of the
North it will prove a great advantage to get our
field-grrown plants. They transplant well and
are thrifty and rugged plants that will make a
rapid growth when they are planted in your gar-
den. The same treatment advised for Egg-plant
will do for Pepper. We grow the following sorts:

For the section north of Central Iowa the Ruby
Bang and Crimson Giant might be a little too late
in a short season. The Bell or Bull Nose will
make a crop anywhere this side of Canada if good
thrifty plants are set out as early as it is safe
from frost. 25c per dozen; 2 dozen for 45c; 75c
per 100; $3.00 for 200; $6.00 per 1,000, postpaid.
LARGE BELL or BULL NOSE— A favorite sort
and one of the best fod pickling and stuffed
mangoes. One of the earliest varieties. Flesh
thick and milder than most other kinds.

LONG RED CAYENNE— A slim, long, bright red
sort; very strong and pungent.

RUBY KING — Bright colored, beautiful, sweet and
mild flavored; grows to good size and very sym-
metrical in shape; good for stuffed pickles.

dozen for 25c; 60c per 100; 500 for $2.50; $4.50
per 1,000, postpaid.

DWARF CHAMPION or TREE— This is a distinct
variety in foliage, also in habit of growth. It is
very compact and dwarf, growing strong and
tree-like, so that fruit is held up clear from the
ground and does not require stakes. Fruit is a
purplish- pink, round, smooth, and one of the
best for quality and flavor; is medium early. A
very desirable sort for private gardens and for
forcing under glass, its dwarf habit of growth
allowing it to be planted very close together,
more than double the number of plants can be
planted on the same ground than can be of the
larger growing kinds. 2 dozen for 25c; 60c per
100; 500 for $2.50; $4.50 per 1,000, postpaid.

PONDEROSA — An extremely large fruit, vine tall
and fi\iit very solid and purplish-carmine color.
Quality excellent and distinct. One of the best
to train on stake or trellis. 2 dozen for 25c;
60c per 100; 500 for $3.00; $5.00 per 1,000, postpaid.

“Am very much pleased with the plants sent me,
and you will hear from me again when in need
of anything.” — MR. C. R. BIVINS, Lorena, Texas.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Sweet Potato Plants

Growing Sweet Potatoes
North

We grow our Sweet Potato
Plants from northern seed, us-
ing the early sorts that are
suitable for the North. We can
supply also the southern varie-
ties and would recommend for
trial a few such as the Bunch
Yam, The southern people do
not like a dry potato, and grow
exclusively the sorts that are
full of sap and sugar, while
northern people like the kind
that are dry and mealy when
baked. We people south think
it is a case of depraved appe-
tite. We can, however, give
you either kind of plants. Po-
tato plants stand transporta-
tion well and will keep a week
after pulling before planting. As we grow our
plants in the open field without heat, they are
better plants than can be had grown North under
glass with artificial heat, and we can sell them
enough cheaper so we can stand the difference
in cost of postage or express to deliver them. You
cannot afford not to try a few in your garden.
Four years out of five good fair results can be had
as far north as Minnesota. Set out good plants
as early in May as you can take a chance with
frost. Ridge the ground up so the hill will be set
about six inches high, have ridges about 3% inches
apart. Set plants about 15 inches apart in ridges,
set deep clear into the top, leaving only the center
sprout above the ground. Firm the ground around
the plant and if necessary water well after plant-
ing. Cultivate well, but build up rather than tear
down the ridge as you do so. After the vines run
lift them occasionally with a fork or rake so they
won’t take root at the joints. The next morning
after a frost that kills the vines, cut all vines loose
from the hill before the sap has a chance to run
back into the potato. If not the quality and flavor
of the potato will be spoiled. Sweet Potatoes are
ready to eat as soon as they are big enough.

Sweet Potatoes South

We need to say very little on
the matter of growing Sweet
Potatoes in the South as it is a
staple crop. With no other
crop can as much food be pro-
duced on an acres of land.

The uncertainty of how the
potatoes will keep, and the
weather condition during grow-
ing season make the price and
supply of slips some uncertain
and for that reason we cannot
make prices this far in advance
on large lots.

Ask us for prices on large
lots. Will be able to quote you
about April 1st.

YELLOW JERSEY— This is the
popular Sweet Potato in the
North, is the sort grown al-
most exclusively for the
northern markets in New Jersey and at Musca-
tine, Iowa. We get our stock from the North
and supply you with the same potato you would
get up there. Our plants are grown in the open
and will be found more hardy and thrifty than
the plants produced by artificial heat.

PORTO RICO — These potatoes are of the very
best quality for eating, being full of rich, sweet
sap, which when baked, fairly oozes out of them
as syrup. A good many people prefer them to
any other kind. The Porto Rico Yam is not
very well known on the Texas market yet, but
in the other southern states they command from
15c to 20c a bushed over any other variety on
the markets where they are known, as their
high quality and superb keeping make them de-
sirable both to the merchant and consumer.

NANCY HALL— This variety is, without doubt,
one of the most popular varieties, and its popu-
larity is due to the fact that it is one of the
strongest, best yielding and easiest varieties to
sell now on the market. 40c for 50; 65c per 100,
postpaid. Ask for prices on larger lots about
April 1st.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS

Planted in late fall and early winter, makes
roots all winter and yields first season when our
large two-year-old roots are used. A bed of
Asparagus is a most desirable adjunct to any home
place, and represents a big saving. Asparagus is
quite expensive at market. If grown to any ex-
tent, it is quite profitable. The beds should be
narrow, so as to permit of cutting to the center.
Set plants about a foot apart, crowns 4 inches be-
low the surface. Before winter, cover the trans-
planted beds with about 4 inches of manure. Salt
is an excellent fertilizer for Asparagus.

BARR’S MAMMOTH — A large, white sprout, the
flavor of which is generally liked. This is an
excellent variety for canning, where appearance
is desired.

CONOVER COLOSSAL— Nearly the same as Pal-
metto, possibly larger, but culture has so much
to do with size and quality that it is difficult to
state which is the better variety.

PALMETTO — The popular variety for the home
garden or market. The tender sprouts are green
and their delicious flavor makes this variety the
favorite for table use. 50c per dozen, $3.50 per
160, postpaid.

RHUBARB ROOTS

Deserves to be ranked among the best early
garden fruits. It affords the earliest material for
pies and continues long in use, and is valuable for
canning. Make the border very rich and deep.
Large roots, 25c each; 3 for 50c; $1.75 per dozen,
prepaid.

HORSERADISH

Ordinary sort. 45c per dozen; $3.50 per 100, post-
paid.

“I received the plants O. K, They were very
fine and I am highly pleased with them.” — ^MRS.
E. A. FLEMING, Holly, Colo., June 4, 1918.

“The onion plants arrived in good shape and I
am well pleased with them. Many thanks to you.”
— R. F. SAWYER, Wichita, Kan., June 7, 1918.

“I have just received the Onion Plants and they
came through fine. Thank you. They were only
a few days coming and are looking good.” — J. P.
SATTERFIELD, Rhodes, Iowa, May 24, 1918.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Hardy Annual Perennial Flowers

There plants are winter grown field plants and just in the best possible condition to transplant in
the North as soon as garden time comes, as with scarcely any exception they will stand a good freeze,
particularly the perennials. Which we all know will stand a northern winter with scarcely any protec-
tion. Even the winter seedlings of the perennials, will in most cases bloom the first year, and on
many of them we can supply year old plants that will be ready to bloom at once as soon as established
after being transplanted. Everything that can be said in favor of the Texas winter-grown vegetable
plants can be said of the flowers. Everything we list in this line can be depended on to give better
results than can be procured elsewhere.

The advantage we have over all other sources of supply are first. Price: We can produce the plants
at less expense than they could be produced for under glass, as they are grown in the open field un-
der natural conditions, and at comparatively light expense. Second, they are stronger, better plants
than can be grown by artificial heat. Third, you save much valuable time in waiting for results
from seed, as they can be put out as early as you would care to plant the seed, and instead of having
to wait for slow, uncertain germination, before your flower garden is even up, you have, with our
plants, immediate resiilts; a flower garden at once. A trial of these plants will, we are sure, open a
large demand for Texas winter field -grown plants.

ANTIRRHINUM— Snapdragon

This flower is growing in popularity and de-
serves to be given a place of prominence in every
garden. Makes a very showy border plant, are
profuse bloomers, and while they bloom well the
first year, their biennial nature shows up in the
South, and the second year the blossoms are much
larger and the plant is of stronger growth. Suc-
ceed best in a light sandy loam; a very large va-
riety of color can be procured. About two feet
high.

EXTRA GIANT MIXED — Ranging in color through
white, scarlet, yellow, garnet, pink striped.
DWARF or TOM THUMB— Mixed, 8 or 10 inches
high.

EXTRA CHOICE MIXED — A choice mixture of
real merit.

Price; 40c per dozen; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75,
postpaid.

From 2/2*>nch pots, 10c; $1.00 per dozen.

ASTER

By using our winter field- grown Aster plants
several weeks can be added to the blooming season
as they should be ready to bloom in July, and
with good care should continue until killed by
frost. We are not going into Asters very heavy
as we only want this year to try them out and de-
termine positively just what advantage our Texas
winter field-grown plants do offer.

CHOICE VICTORY MIXED— These are the best
for bedding. The blossoms are medium size and
bloom in great profusion. 25c per dozen; 50 for
75c; 100 for $1.25, postpaid.

CALENDULA— Pot Marigold

Hardy annual, 1 to 2 feet high. One of the most
universal garden flowers. The Marigold of Shakes-
pear’s time. Colors running from a yellowish-
white to a deep orange, and from single to double
in all degrees. Of easy culture and likes a warm,
loose soiL Will bloom continually all season
through if flowers are kept picked.

ORANGE PRINCE — ^A fine deep orange color.
SULPHUREA, DOUBLE— Fine sulphur yellow.

Price: 40c per dozen; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75,
postpaid. Larger plant, transplanted to 3-inch
pots, 15c each; two for 25c, postpaid.

COREOPSIS, or CALLIOPSIS

No flower is longer in bloom than Coreopsis,
blooming during tlie whole summer if cared for.
Most excellent for cut flowers, as the flowers last
well. Color bright yellow, large and very showy.
They are a hardy perennial of easy luxurious
growth, one of the oldest and most desirable gar-
den flowers. It is more being recognized as in-
dispensable in any garden. The seed from which
our plants were grown were the finest mixed
sorts. Of the perenilial we have large year old
plants that are ready to bloom at once. 10c each;
three for 25c; 90c per dozen, postpaid.

The winter grown seedlings will bloom later in
the season, are smaller and cost us less for post-
age. 40c per dozen; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75,
postpaid.

DAISY— SHASTA

The Shasta Daisy grows so profusely in Texas
it is difficult to supply small plants. What we
have to offer are one year old and fine large
plants. 5c each; 6 for 25c; 50c per dozen, all post-
paid.

Shasta Daisy

DAHLIA

Dahlias do not come true from seed, but by us-
ing seed from the choicest strain very fine speci-
mens can be procured and at a cost of very little
compared with buying roots. Our Dahlias have a
winter’s growth that makes them strong and
rugged, much more suitable for setting out in the
North than greenhouse plants would be. We
planted the best strain of seed to be had, and most
of the plants should produce the finest flowers.
With good care will bloom first season. 10c each;
$1.00 per dozen; 50 for $3.00, postpaid.

DIANTHUS— PINK

An old and popular favorite. It really deserves
all its popularity, for it is a most magnificent
flower. WTiile classed as an annual, it is a bien-
nial in the South, and the second year is even bet-
ter than the first. Grows about one foot high.
Can be used for borders or bedding. Give a sunny
location.

MIXED — A fine mixture of choice colors.
SNOWBALL — Double white; fine for cutting.
FIREBALL — Blood-red flowers and makes a strik-
ing contrast with the Snowball.

By using our winter grown plants you save
much time as they will bloom at once, are per-
fectly hardy and can be set out early.

Price: 40c per dozen; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75,
postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Pansies

VINCA — Madagascar Periwinkle

This is one of our most popular bedding plants
in the Southwest. It will stand our dry, hot sea-
son and always looks fresh and waxy, even when
all other vegetation is dried up with heat and cov-
ered with dust. Vinca only needs to be better
known in the North to become one of the most
popular bedding plants up there. It grows 18
inches to 2 feet high. Each plant needs at least
a foot of space for its development. It has a
bright green waxy leaf. The flowers are borne
well on top; are a bright and beautiful shade of
pink and white. Plants from us should be ready
to bloom as soon as they are established after
transplanting, and continue profusely till stopped
by frost. We have the following sorts:

VINCA ROSEA— Rose colored.

VINCA ALBA— Pure white.

VINCA ROSEA ALBA— White with pink eye.
VINCA MIXED — mixture of three sorts.

Price: Seedlings, 40c per dozen; 50 for $1.00;
100 for $1.75, postpaid.

SALVIA SPLENDENS

Also called Scarlet Sage. A tender perennial but
blooming the first year from seed if planted early.
Our Texas season gives us just the right condi-
tions for Salvia to be grown in the open, produc-
ing good plants by the time they are needed in the
North. This is the most brilliant red flowered
plant in cultivation. It is mostly grown in masses
and should have a dark background of some kind
by way of contrast. A well cared for mass of Sal-
via Splendens can be maintained at full splendor
from July till frost.

Price: Seedlings, 5c each; 50c per dozen; 50 for
$1.50; 100 for $2.50, postpaid. Transplanted to 3-
inch pots, 15c each; two for 25c; $1.25 per dozen,
postpaid.

The Pansy takes kindly to
our Texas winters and are
never injured by cold, grow-
ing and blooming continu-
ally the winter through in
spite of the “Northers” that
may freeze up everything
else. Our Pansy plants have
been tried out in the North
and have given wonderful
results. We use for our
plants only the highest
priced seed and our plants
are the best it is possible to
procure, producing blooms 2
inches or more in diameter.
Our plants if' set out in per-
manent beds in April will
begin to bloom almost at
, , , once and continue to pro-

duce abun(mntly till midsummer. Give them a sunny location,
a light, rich, well drained soil, and set them out 8 or 10 inches
apart; give plenty of water, but apply with open hose under
plants will set out a fine bed and be a joy
all during the early summer months. We have Steele's Masto-
don in MUed sorts: the Pure White; the Red Bronze, and the
Yellow. Plants ready now and should be set out as early as
po^ible, though late in season, our plants are large and ready
to bloom as soon as set out. 60c per dozen; 25 for $1.00, or $3.00
per 100, postpaid.

PHLOX DRUMMONDI

Phlox Drummondi originated in Texas, the first seed col-
lected by a Mr. Drummond in 1835. It has been much im-
proved by cultivation and there are several varieties. It is one
of the most popular hardy annuals. We have two distinct
sorts;

STAR OF QUEDLINBURG — A very beautiful sort with deep
cut petals. In mixed colors.

GRAN DIFLORA — Mixed. One of the choicest mixtures. As
Phlox are entirely hardy, winter plants develop in fine shape,
and are ready to flower as soon as set out.

Prices: 40c per dozen; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75, postpaid.

PETUNIA

Much time is saved by using our Petunia plants. Petunia
seed is small and hard to germinate and often causes much
disappointment. Our winter grown seedling Petunia plants are
sure to become popular in the North.

We can supply only Special Fine Mixed single hybrids.

Price: 25c per dozen; 50 for 80c; 100 for $1.50, all postpaid.
Transplanted to 3-inch pots, 15c each; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid.

HOLLYHOCK

Hollyhock from seed in the North will not bloom till the
second year but our winter field grown seedlings will produce
some blossoms the first summer if transplanted in the North.
Hardy perennial. Erect growing plant, 5 to 8 feet, make a
fine background for flower garden and are desir-
able for planting along a wall, fence or building.
No garden is complete without a row of Hollyhock.
FINE MIXED — Both single and double. Large
transplanted plants, 15c each; two for 25c; $1.25
per dozen, postpaid. Seedlings, 25c per doz.; 50
for $1.00; 100 for $1.50, postpaid.

VERBENA

The Verbena deserves to regain the popularity it
once had and there is no reason why the Gera-
nium Phlox Drummondi, and Tuberous rooted Be-
gonia should take its place as a bedding and bor-
der plant. Nothing is more showy than a bed or
border of Scarlet Verbena. In Texas it is ex-
tremely popular. We like showy flowers in the
South, and for showiness the Scarlet Verbena sure
takes the prize. The other colors are extremely
beautiful and comprise almost every shade from
white to deep blue and scarlet; no success though
has been had in producing a yellow Verbena. If
you buy our winter field-grown you have the ad-
vantage of getting hardy, well grown plants that
are much better than anything that could be
grown in the North under glass. They will stand
a slight freeze and can be set out early in April.
Will bloom from June till frost. We have the fol-
lowing sorts:

DEFIANCE — A brilliant scarlet and one of the
most showy.

MAMMOTH MIXED — A larger type; all colors.
PURE WHITE— A choice white sort.

BLUE WITH WHITE EYE— Very beautiful. Make
a patriotic bed by using the Red, White and
Blue.

Winter seedlings ready April 1st.

Price: 40c per dozen; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75,
postpaid. Transplanted to 2-inch pots, 10c each;
$1.00 per dozen, all postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Nursery Stock

It Is Best to Plant Early

The safest time to transplant Is as early as possible. If planted early the tree has all the
winter months to become incorporated in the soil, and is in condition as soon as growing
weatner comes in the spring to start on its new career just the same as if nothing had
happened. A very large part of the risk of transplanting is avoided if done early.

THEREFORE ORDER NURSERY STOCK AT ONCE

only by ordering early can you be sure of getting what you want.

Nursery Stocks are Short and Prices are High, but never would the same given quantity of
farm products buy as much Nursery Stock as now. A Bale of Cotton will pay for more
Peach Trees now than it would three years ago.

ORDER EARLY. Prices will be higher, and many stocks hard to get before the season

is over.

NOW is the opportune time to improve the Looks and Value of your Home, or Farm. Re-
duce tne Cost of Living. Increase the Pleasures of Life by having Your Own Fruits for your
Table, and save sending away your hard-earned Cotton Money for what you can easily
produce yourself

Cultivation — Trees need as much cultiva-
tion as any crop, and you can as well expect
to grow Corn or Cotton without it as a
young orchard. The ground between the
trees can be set with berries or planted to
some garden crop such as Peas and Beans,
Melons, Peanuts, Potatoes, etc., or even Cot-
ton. Grain crops and Corn should not be
grown in an orchard.

General Care of Trees — Most any soil will
do. It should be deep plowed and the hole
for setting the trees made large so as not
to cramp the young roots. Fill in with good
soil, shake it well in among the roots and
press it down firm. Water well at setting.
All trees and plants should be set a little
deeper at ■ transplanting than they grew in
the original plat.

Peaches

Set them 16 to 20 feet apart. We list them ac-
cording to earliness and give the time they will

ordinarily ripen in Central Texas.

Price of all Peaches except where noted:

Each Per Doz. 100

2 to 3 foot trees $0.50 $5.00 $40.00

3 to 4 foot trees 75 7.50 60.00

4 to 6 foot trees 1.00 10.00 80.00

MAY PEACHES

ALEXANDER — Highly colored, flesh a greenish -
white, productive and vigorous. Very desirable
on account of earliness; about May 25th. Free-
stone.

GREENSBORO — Follows close after Alexander and
nearly as large. Flesh white, very juicy. Red
cheeked. One of the most prolific of early sorts.
Desirable market sort on account of beautiful
appearance and large size. Semi-cling.

MAYFLOWER — The earliest peach known. A
beautiful red peach, being red all over. The
tree makes a thrifty, upright growth, is very
prolific. The fruit should be thinned as it is
apt to set too heavy. Fruit is good shipper,
which makes it especially valuable.

JUNE PEACHES

MAMIE ROSS — About June 10th. Large white
fleshed, red -cheeked, productive peach. One of
the best for family or market. A semi-cling.

CARMEN — ^Almost identical with Mamie Ross, ex-
cept that it is a freestone. Skin vary tough;
flesh tender and white and of fine flavor. One
of the hardiest in bud. Profitable market va-
riety. Free.

GOVERNOR HOGG — Large, white with blush.
Flesh white, tender, juicy, highly flavored; red
at pit. Semi-cling.

JULY PEACHES

FAMILY FAVORITE— A medium white fleshed,
large, juicy peach, red-cheeked, very fine qual-
ity. Ready about July 1st. Should be exten-
sively planted. A freestone.

ELBERT A — Best known peach and the one that
made Texas peaches famous in the market of
the North. Large, yellow flesh, deeply colored.
Of finest quality. A good keeper and shipper.
About July 15th. Freestone.

ELBERT A CLING — Much like the Elberta in qual-
ity and appearance. As good a shipper and
keeper.

AUGUST PEACHES

MIXON CLING — White with reddish cheeks, sure
bearer, of the best quality. Is one of the best
for preserving or for sweet pickles. About
August 10th. Clingstone.

SALWAY — Large, yellow with marbled cheek.
Flesh firm, yellow, sweet and sugary. Late
showy market sort. Free.

WHITE ENGLISH — Large, creamy- white with
red cheek. Juicy and sweet. Quality of the
best. A reliable sort for home use or orchard
planting. Cling.

SEPTEMBER PEACHES

HENRIETTA — A magnificent yellow peach of the
largest size, brightly marked with crimson.
Hardy, prolific, always finds a good market.
Ripens about September 20th. A clingstone.
HEATH CLING — Fruit very large, with pointed
ends. Skin creamy-white with faint blush.
Flesh very tender and juicy and with the richest
flavoring. Quality of the best. Cling.

OCTOBER PEACHES

STINSONS — One of the best very late peaches.
Red-cheeked, yellow flesh. A very sure bearer.
It is especially valuable for West Texas.
OCTOBER BEAUTY — Medium, white, of excel-
lent texture and quality. One of the best late
peaches. Cling.

Mayflower Peach

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Keiffer Pear

Apricots

Price: Each Per Doz.

2 to 3 foot trees $0.75 $ 7.50

3 to 4 foot trees 1.00 10.00

Apricots, unlike peaches, do not want to be

planted where they will be cultivated. It is better
to plant them in a back yard or in some odd cor-
ner about the place. They make a good shade
or ornamental tree, but if planted in the orchard
where cultivation should be given, they are apt to
bloom too early in the spring, with the result that
they are killed by frost, and the trees seem to
thrive better and live longer if not planted in the
orchard. We list but one sort that seems to be
best suited for this section.

CLUSTER — Originated in Texas and is a seedling
of the hardy Russian variety. It is claimed the
original tree has never failed to bear since it
was three years old. Fruit of excellent quality,
medium size, yellow with occasional spots of
red. This sort does not bloom as early as most
sorts and not liable to be caught with frost.

Plums

If Plums are selected properly for this country,
they are about as sure to fruit and are as satis-
factory as any of the fruit trees. Many sorts are
unfitted for this climate, but our list comprises
only those that have been thoroughly tried out.
By proper selection of varieties the fruiting season
can be extended from June to September.

Prices, unless quoted specially:

Each Per Doz. 100

2 to 3 foot trees $0.75 $ 7.50 $60.00

3 to 4 foot trees 1.00 10.00 85.00

4 to 6 foot trees 1.25 12.50 120.00

BOTAN (Abundance) — A beautiful lemon-yellow

with cherry red, large, tapering to a point.
Flesh yellow, melting and rich; aromatic. June.
GONZLES — ^A very large, bright red, showy sort.
Quality the best, being sweet and juicy. Result
of a cross between the Wild Goose and Japan-
ese. About June 20th.

BURBANK — Color cherry red, mottled with yel-
low. Yellow fleshed. A good market sort, as
it stands long transportation. Tree spreading
in growth, and apt to overbear; for that reason,
young trees should not be allowed to mature all
fruit set. Ripen about July 1st.

WILD GOOSE — ^An old favorite. One of the ear-
liest, about June 1st. Medium size, bright ver-
milion red, fine quality. A deservedly popular
standard sort.

Pears

One of the profitable fruits for Texas.
Long lived, sure and heavy croppers.
The fruit always finds a good market.
Plant 16 to 24 feet aparL Some sorts
should be well cut back for a few years
to induce them to spread out. The plant-
ing of the Pear is rapidly extending as
its value is appreciated. Like apples,

the range of varieties is had in good eat-
ing condition from August until well into
the winter. The melting, juicy texture,
the refined flavor and the delicate aroma
of the Pear give it high rank among
fruits. Blight is the only serious trouble
and nothing can be done for this except
to cut out the diseased branches.

Prices:

Each Doz, 100

2 to 3 foot trees $0.75 $ 7.50 $60.00

3 to 4 foot trees 1.00 10.00 85.00

BARTLETT — The great commercial Pear
of the West and the quality of the en-
tire country; where it succeeds well,
nothing is better. Ripens in July.

GERBER — Hardy, a rapid grower, re-
sembles the EJeffer in appearance, but
is of much better flavor. A splendid
coming variety. About a month earlier
than Kieffer and has been proven a
success all over Texas.

LE CONTE — ^Another of the successful
Pears of the state. Fruit large, skin
smooth and pale yellow. A good table
sort, as the fruit comes nearer getting
mellow on the tree than most any
other.

kieffer — This is the best known Pear in the
South, and is planted more than any other, or
perhaps than all other Pears in the Gulf States.
It is the commercial Pear of this state, from
the Panhandle to the coast. Mr. Faulkner, here
at Waco, has perhaps six thousand trees and
men who have gathered fruit for him have esti-
mated that some of the trees will bear twenty-
five bushels of fruit in favorable seasons. We
have never known this pear killed by blight. It
is one of the finest of our ornamental trees, and
with its stately form, its dark glossy foliage all
summer, and its wonderful profusion of bloom
in spring, it is well worthy of a liberal planting
in any yard in either city or country.

SPECIAL VARIETIES

AMERICA — Successful anywhere; the fruit is al-
ways in demand and prices are good. Bears very
young and enormous crops of perfect fruiL This
wonderful Plum should be in every orchard; or,
where there is no orchard, there should be a few
trees in every yard. It is as beautiful as a Plum
can possibly be, a golden yellow with red cheek.
Ripe in July. 2 to 3 ft. trees, $1.25; 3 to 4 ft.
trees, $1.50.

SIX WEEKS — The earliest of all Plums. Large,
oblong, brilliant red; flesh pink; seed small.
Ripe May 20th to June 1st. The tree is vigor-
ous, upright in growth, and very prolific. A
hybrid, seed of Botan, pollinated with an early
Chickasaw, combines the fine size and appear-
ance of the Japan with the healthfulness-, vigor
and prolificness of the native. Grows well in all
sections. 2 to 3 ft. trees, $1.25; 3 to 4 ft. trees,
$1.50.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Apples

Texas apples are making a record. We have in
the state some of the best apple country to be
found anywhere. North and West Texas furnish
apple growing opportunities that are unexcelled.
The best apples in the world are grown in the far
western section from Toyah to El Paso.

Prices:

Each Per Doz. 100

2 to 3 foot trees $0.50 $5.00 $40.00

3 to 4 foot trees 75 7.50 60.00

RED JUNE — Medium size, bright red in color,
fine quality. Juicy and productive. One of the
best for first early.

BEN DAVIS — Oblong, red striped, handsome, mild,
sub-acid. Tree very vigorous, hardy. One of
the most profitable market apples. Winter,

YELLOW TRANSPARENT— A Russian variety.
Tree hardy and moderately vigorous. An early
and good bearer. Fruit small.

JONATHAN — Medium, light yellow covered with
red stripes. Flesh tender and juicy. Excellent
for table and market. Early winter.

The price on all Nursery Stock is F. O. B.
Waco. No charge for packing. If wanted by
Parcel Post, send additional for postage.

Yellow Transparent

CELESTIAL — A little blue fig. Is sometimes
called “Sugar Fig.” Very hardy. One of the
best for Central Texas. Is ripe in July.

BROWN TURKEY— Resembles the above, but is
larger and a little browner in color. Late fig,
comes in October.

GREEN ISCHIA — ^Yellowish-green in color. Good
size. Has a delicate thin skin, the pulp is
bright red. Is very prolific. Ripens about Au-
gust 1st.

MAGNOLIA — Large, pale green, brown at the end.
The great preserving fig of South Texas. Bears
at one year old and if frozen down will bear on
new growth first year. It is sometimes called
the “Never Fail.”

Japan Persimmon

This magnificent fruit should be planted wher-
ever hardy, which is over the cotton belt of the
South. Its attractive foliage and luscious fruit
make it a favorite wherever known. The tree is
a good grower and regular bearer. Should not be
planted extensively north of latitude 35,

Price:

Each Doz.

2 to 3 foot trees $0.75 $ 7.50

3 to 4 foot trees 1.00 10.00

We do not specialize on any one line of fruit
trees, but aim to grow and offer as complete an
assortment of practical, profitable and tried varie-
ties of all kinds of fruit trees, as can be found
anywhere in the country.

CRAB APPLES

This valuable fruit thrives on most any kind of
land and will thrive and come to perfection where
other apples fail.

TRANSCENDENT— Ripe in July. One of the best
and the only one we list. Celestial for pre-
serves and sweet pickles. A beautiful, attractive
crab. Color yellow, deeply splashed with red.
Begins to bear young and is always a sure and
abundant cropper. On account of its exquisitely
beautiful buds and blossoms it makes a good
ornamental tree.

Prices the same as apples:

Figs

Figs sometimes winter-kill in latitude north of
Waco, but are worthy of planting extensively any-
where south of us.- Any home garden should have
some figs, even if there is danger of winter- killing.
The sprouts and suckers should be kept down and
the trees pruned so that the trunks are clean for
at least two feet from the ground. They will bear
better and stand more cold if so treated.

Prices: Each Per Doz. 100

Small trees $0.50 $ 5.00 $40.00

Medium trees 75 10.00 50.00

Green Ischia

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Pecans

“I want no monument of stone or marble, but
plant at my head a Pecan tree and at my feet
an old-fashioned Walnut * * * and when these
trees shall bear, let the Pecans and Walnuts be
given out among the plain people of Texas, so that
they may plant them and make Texas a land of
trees." — James Stephen Hogg.

Pecans

We believe there could be no better introduc-
tion to this wonderful nut tree than the words
quoted above that were spoken by ex- Governor
Hog-g less than twenty- four hours before his
death. The growing of Pecans in a large commer-
cial way has of course never been thoroughly
tried out, but all the figures made from our pres-
ent knowledge of its possibilities surely indicate
that for a sure profit and permanent investment,
there is nothing will compare with a Pecan grove.
Luther Burbank says: “If I were a young man I
would go to Texas, knowing as I do the possi-
bilities of the Pecan industry, and devote my life
in propagating new species of the Pecan and do-
ing the same work there in nut culture as I have
done here in other lines of horticulture. Your Pe-
can is superior to our walnut and you are stand-
ing in your own light; why not develop it? I can-
not think of any kind of diversion likely to pay
the southern farmer as well as Pecan growing.
Cotton will not always be 40 cents a pound; when
it gets down to 10 and 12 cents again the income
from a grove of Pecans will be very acceptable.
Cotton can be raised between the trees while they
are small and when they get large enough to
shade the land the income from them will be
greater than that from a much larger area in cot-
ton, even at present high prices.”

To show the permanency of the investment we
quote from a paper read by Mr. Ramsey before
meeting of Texas Nut Growers’ Association.

“The Pecan attains to great age and immense
size. There are in Texas trees which have meas-
ured over six feet in diameter and are probably
centuries old. As many as nineteen bushels of

nuts have been gathered from a single tree at one
crop. Seedling trees in the wild state commence
to bear at from six to twelve years of age, this
being determined by their environments and inher-
ent qualities.”

Culture

We cannot do better than quote from a paper
read before Nut Growers’ Association at Abilene
by Fernando Miller of Lampasas:

“Soil. It has been stated that any soil is avail-
able for growing Pecans, but this is not a fact.
There are many thousand acres of poor, shallow,
rocky land in some sections on which the planting
of Pecans would be a waste of time and money.
They thrive best on deep, rich soil. Lands along
the creeks and river vaUeys which are subject to
occasional overflows and which are underlaid with
a permanent water supply are most ideal for Pe-
can growing. It is always best to plant the trees
where their tap roots will reach the water, but
this is not absolutely necessary for their produc-
tiveness. It has been stated that a Pecan tree
will not bear until its tap root strikes permanent
water. A more absurd statement concerning a
Pecan was never made. There are thousands of
bearing trees which refute such a claim. The
Pecan is very deep rooting and the rainfall in
most portions of our state is sufficient to mature
fine nuts.

“Planting. Pecans may be successfully trans-
planted any time from the last of November until
the middle or last of March. They usually grow
better when planted early, because the cut roots
have time to callous before the top begins to grow,
and besides the winter rains will settle the dirt
around the tree, and this is an important thing.
Pecans should be set from thirty to forty feet
apart each way. Wlile it is best to give them
plenty of room, it should be remembered that bud-
ded or grafted trees of the improved varieties do
not require the space that the wild kinds do.
Trees which are very fruitful do not usually make
a surplus timber growth. As to how to plant a
Pecan tree, an opinion cannot be expressed with-
out opposing some other fellow’s views. This is
a question which is being warmly discussed. This
is my way of planting: The land is well prepared
by breaking, as though a field crop is to be plant-
ed; small holes are dug, the trees are set in them,
the dirt is firmly packed around them and plenty
of water is given. The trees are prepared for
planting by closely pruning both the tops and the
roots. If by leaving large roots on the trees, and
digging large, deep holes they would grow better,
surely no one should refuse to go to that trouble.

“Care of the Orchard. It is with the care of
the orchard as it is with the planting of the trees.
There is quite a difference of opinion as to the
best method. Some contend that we should fol-
low nature by allowing the ground around the trees
to remain undisturbed, while others say the orch-
ard should always be given the best of cultivation.
I have neither the time nor the inclination to dis-
cuss these questions here, but it is expected I
should give some information along this line, and
with due respect for the opinion of others, I will
say this: All that is expected of a Pecan tree
until it reaches bearing age is wood growth. It
would follow that anything which is favorable to
such growth should be available. No young Pecan
tree should be starved for either moisture or plant
food ; therefore, they should have frequent and
shallow cultivation, for such cultivation conserves
the moisture and makes the plant food available
for the trees. "VSnien the trees become well estab-
lished, say 8 or 10 years old, and it is found that
they bear better without cultivation — when such
bearing is not induced by their being unduly
dwarfed — cultivation should cease. No trees should
be cultivated unless good results from it.”
STUART — This is one of the best tried out sorts,

is grown successfully over a wide range of ter-
ritory. Nuts are large, going 36 to 45 to pound,

are of fine shape and appearance.

SCHLEY — ^Very thin shelled, the meats are plump

and separate easily. Quality the best.

FROSTCHER — Originated in Louisiana. A large.

fine sort. The nuts are long, cylindrical.

taper-

ing slightly. Tree thrifty. Considered one of the

best.

Prices:

Each

Doz.

to 6 foot trees

..$3.00

$30.00

to 5 foot trees

.. 2.50

25.00

to 4 foot trees

.. 2.00

20.00

to 3 foot trees

.. 1.50

15.00

Seedling Pecans

Each

Doz.

to 6 foot trees

$20.00

to 5 foot trees

.. 1.50

15.00

to 4 foot trees

.. 1.00

10.00

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

All Nursery Stock should be higher but our
prices will hold while our stocks last. ORDER
EARLY.

Concord Grape

Cherries

In most of Texas this is rather an uncertain
fruit. In Northwest Texas they are a profitable
and valuable crop and should do well where apples
thrive. We quote only the two sorts that have
proven the best for the South.

Price: Each Doz. 100

3 to 4 foot trees $0.75 $ 7.50 $60.00

4 to 6 foot trees 1.00 10.00 75.00

EARLY RICHMOND — Medium size, dark red,
juipy, and rich, acid flavor; hardy and reliable.
One of the best early sour cherries.

MONTMORENCY — Large red, ripening ten days
after Early Richmond. Tree slow grower, but
prolific. Valuable sour cherry.

Mulberries

Are desirable as a shade tree and the fruit is
prized by many both for pies and eating raw.
Every back yard and chicken run should have
mulberry trees. They make a quick growth and
are long-lived, begin to bear in May and continue
for sixty days.

HICK'S EVERBEARING— This is the standard
fruiting Mulberry and considered the best; very
hardy and a strong grower. This is the only one
we list and fills the bill for a Mulberry better
than any other one sort.

Price: Each Doz.

3 to 4 foot trees $1.00 $10.00

4 to 6 foot trees 1.50 15.00

Grapes

Since experience has taught us what va-
rieties to plant in Texas there has been
little to interfere with growing grapes suc-
cessfully. They must be carefully pruned
and cultivated. Without cultivation it is
impossible to succeed with any kind of fruit
in Texas, or anywhere else for that matter.
A good trellis for Grapes is to set posts
about 16 to 20 feet apart. On top of these
posts about 4 to 5 feet from the ground nail
cross arms about two feet long and on the
two ends of these cross arms stretch wires
the length of the rows. Tie up the stems
between these wires and train the brandies
to rest on the top, thus forming an arbor
that will protect the fruit from the sun and
leaving the vines in the best shape for
spraying. Prune in midwinter when the vine
is dormant and don’t be afraid to cut them
back. All weak shoots should be trimmed
back entirely and only part of the strorg
ones left, and they should be cut back to
within 6 or 8 inches of the old wood.

Prices: 50c each; $5.00 per dozen. Larger
sizes, 60c each; $6.00 per dozen.

MOORE'S EARLY — Bunch is medium large,
berry large, round, with heavy bloom.
Vine exceedingly hardy and entirely ex-
empt from mildew. Its earliness makes it
desirable. Berries black. Two weeks ear-
lier than Concord. June.

NIAGARA — Sometimes called the White
Concord. Large, greenish-white, extra
fine quality.

CONCORD — The old standby. A large pur-
ple grape, moderately sweet and juicy;
hardy, productive and adapted to almost
any soil. June.

CATAWBA — Well known as the great wine
grape. Bunches and berries large, of cop-
pery red color, becoming purple when fully
ripe. A sweet, rich, musky flavor. Au-
gust.

HERBEMONT — Berry small, large bunch, fine all
over Texas. A strong grower, one of the best
for black land.

DELAWARE — Bunches small, compact, shoulder-
ed. Berries rather small, round, thin skin, light
red. Flesh very juicy and without hard pulp.
Flavor sweet, spicy and delicious. June.

The price on all Nursery Stock is F. O. B.
Waco. No charge for packing.

Early Richmond Cherries

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Everbearing Strawberries

Blackberries

Profitable berry for home garden or market.
Will gi’ow on most any soil. In setting out the
whole top of the plant can be cut off, planting the
root entirely under gi-ound. They bear the second
year, as the fruit comes on the previous year’s
vines, and after fruiting the vines die. It is a
good idea to keep the shoots pinched back when
growing to four or five feet. They then form more
branches and it is on these branches that the fruit
will be formed the next year. Keep all dead vines
cut out and allow only the best shoots to grow, at
the same time cutting down all suckers that volun-
teer outside of the hill.

Price; 75c per dozen; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per

1,000.

DALLAS — The most popular Blackberry in the
state. A native Texan, strong grower, heavy
bearer.

McDonald — very fine early berry, strong
grower, and fine quality. It must be planted
with other berries to be successful, Austin-Mays,
Dallas, or Robinson. If more than one variety
of blackberry is planted, one of them should be
McDonald.

ROBINSON — A very vigoroas, upright growing
berry, of large size and splendid quality, intro-
duced by Willard Robinson of Cisco. Ranks high
among berries. 75c per dozen; $4.50 per 100.

Dewberries

Similar to blackberries except th<»y grow low,
trailing on the groun l. The berries are 'large,
juicy and delicious. After fruiting about the first
of July all the tops can be cut off, piled and when
dry, burned.

Price: 75c per dozen; $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per

1,000.

ROGERS — This is a native of South Texas, and
the earliest berry on the market. A very strong
grower, large berry, very fine quality.
AUSTIN-MAYS— Originated near Pilot Point,

Texas, and successful all over the state. Avery
large berry, very prolific. The main crop Dew-
berry of the state.

Strawberries

Are the queen of the small fruits
and are grown with success in most
parts of Texas. Nothing pays better
as a market crop and for home gar-
den no berry will give greater satis-
faction. For field, make rows three
feet apart and plant one foot apart in
row. For garden, rows may be two
feet apart. Should be well mulched
in summer to help them resist heat
and drought.

K LO N D I K E — The most popular straw-
berry in this section. Bright red;
very showy; fruit of the highest
quality; acid, very firm and an ex-
cellent shipper. 30c per dozenj $1.50
per 100; $10.00 per 1,000, all postpaid.

EVERBEARING — We believe these
are worthy of a trial, ‘and we offer
a sort that has proven successful in
this county. The proper plan is to
cut off all buds as soon as they ap-
pear until late in July, and thus
conserve the strength of the plants
for the fall crop. Treated in this
way an abundant crop may be looked
for during September and October.
Good cultivation is essential for best
results; a liberal mulching during
summer is beneficial, and plants
should not suffer for lack of water.
75c per dozen; $6.00 per 100, post-
paid.

Hauptberry

Has characteristics that would seem
to class it as a cross between the
Blackberry and Dewberry. It is im-
mensely productive and ripens in
April and May. The vines of Haupt
should be all cut off after fruiting
time, as is suggested for Dewberries,
every two years. We use description
as given by the introducer, Mr. Ram-
sey: “The late Colonel Haupt, of

Hays County, spent much time and
money in collecting Dewberries and
Blackberries. He got one (probably
from Wharton County) that eclipses
everything. It is certainly the most valuable va-
riety of fruit of any kind.

“They are productive beyond description. Our
foreman declared that the best vine had forty
quarts on it. We hardly think so, but it looked
as if it had. It has those characteristics which
denote it as a cross between a dewberry and a
blackberry.” Mr. Ramsey in last catalog also
relates the following interesting fact about his re-
markable berry: “Mr. E. P. Norwood, who lives
twelve miles from Austin, met us at our Farmers’
Institute and took us aside and made the follow-
ing statement: ‘You remember I got a thousand
Dewberries from you a year ago last February.
This spring one of my renters proposed to pick
and sell for half the money. He turned me over
an average cotton rent of twenty-two and a half
years in advance on a whole acre.’ ”

Price: 25c each; $1.25 per dozen; $7.00 per 100.

Himalaya Berry

Quite a remarkable berry that has been adver-
tised extensively; under favorable conditions it
makes 15 to 30 feet growth in a season, and is
best on low trees or some support. The fruit is
about the same as a blackberry, and parties who
have grown it claim it to be a wonderful bearer.
It seems really to be a success.

Price; 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.

April 29, 1919.

I received my plants all right and am well
pleased with them and am sending you another
order. I must say I never had plants sent as
quickly as I got them from you, and I am so well
pleased with all I have received. — MRS. B. A.
BELT, Bennington, Kan.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Flowering Shrubs

Just a little peep at nature will reveal the fact
that there is always a greater or less amount of
shrubbery to be found in every grove, forest and
along the banks of streams, provided that man has
not been there with his destroying hand. Like-
wise, a well planted lawn or park is not considered
complete unless there is some shrubbery planted
along the borders, drives, walks and around the
foundations of the buildings. By carefully study-
ing the surroundings of a place, certain features
may be effectively brought into prominence, un-
sightly objects secured by a judicious arrangement
of the shrubbery and perennials. It is an impos-
sibility to arrange a general plan for all places,
because each place is a law unto itself. One thing
to be borne in mind, in the planting of a lawn, is
to do it in such a way as to convey the idea of as
much space as possible. It is well to study the
varieties of shrubbery that are native to the given
locality and plant such of these species together
with those varieties that fit into the landscape.

ALTHEA — This is one of the most satisfactory
shrubs of the South, of easy growth, stands
drought well, and always in bloom. We have
them in white, pink, purple, red and striped, of
the very best sorts. 50c each; extra size, 75c.

CRAPE MYRTLE — These shrubs are constant
bloomers and rank with this as one of the most
satisfactory flowering shrubs. Pink and crim-
son. 50c each; large, white, rather scarce, 75c
each.

FLOWERING WILLOW — This is a great dry
weather plant and blooms all summer whether it
rains or not. It makes a rather large shrub or
small tree. A native of West Texas, and a very
satisfactory planL pale lilac mottled with white.
75c each; extra size, $1.00.

POMEGRANATE, FRU ITI NG— This is a beautiful
flowering shrub, constantly covered with bright
orange red blossoms and followed by fruit in the
falL 50c each; large size, 75c.

POMEGRANATE, FLO WERI NG — Pomegranates
are largely grown as an ornamental tree. Those
that do not fruit are often preferred as the flow-
ers are larger, double, and fragrant. 50c each;
larger size, 75c.

SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI (Bridal Wreath)— The
best of the Spireas; a great bloomer; successful.
LILAC — Persian Purple, of easy growth, blooms
first season; an old favorite. 50c each; larger
size, 75c.

SYRINGA, or MOCK ORANGE— Beautiful white
flowers in spring, quite popular. 50 each; larger
size, 75c.

DEUTZIA — Double white flowers tinged with pink.
50c each; larger size, 75c.

TAMAR IX — This is a family of small trees, with
feathery plume-like foliage that succeeds almost
everywhere. Ends of limbs covered with fine
delicate pink blossom. Deserves a liberal plant-
ing. 50c each; larger size, 75c.

CYDONIA JAPONICA — Burning Bush. Covered
with brilliant red blossoms early in spring before
leaves start; very effective. 50c each; larger
size, 75c. Make very fine hedge.

Forsythia

RUSSIAN OLIVE — very large shrub or small
tree; leaves narrow and silver white; flowers
yellow and white; very hardy. 50c each; larger
size T^SCa

FORsVtHIA (Golden Bells) — The earliest bloom-
ing shrub. Covered with bright yellow bell-
shaped flowers before leaves. The canes curve
over, touching the ground. Grows six to eight
feet tall. 50c each.

CAPE JASMINE — ^An ever^een shrub with glossy
foliage and bearing beautiful white flowers which
are very fragrant. 75c each; larger size, $1.00 to
$1.50.

BUSH HONEYSUCKLE— A well known compact
growing bushy sort. 50c each.

GOLDEN ELDER (C. Nigra Aurea). Ten to fif-
teen feet; similar to the American, except the
foliage is a most attractive golden color which
contrasts with surrounding leaves. 50c each;
larger size, 75c.

SPICE BUSH (Lindera Benzoin) — Grows 6 to 10
feet high. An early flowering shrub. The leaves
are bright green, fading in autumn to a beauti-
ful yellow. Scarlet berries in summer and early
autumn. 50c each; larger size, 75c.

Spirea Van Houttei

Climbing

Vines

See page 31 in our Plant Depart-
ment for prices on all Climbing
Vines.

Nursery stocks are not
prepaid, therefore you will
please send postage to
cover carriage charge or we
will send by Express,
Charges Collect.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Sycamore

Shade Trees

SYCAMORE— This is the Maple of the South.
Most rapid of our permanent trees, takes beau-
tiful shape naturally, and never bothered with
mistletoe or borers. 6 to 8 feet, $1.00; 8 to 10
feet, $1.50; extra heavy trees, $2.00 to $4.00 each.
Write for prices on larger lots.

LOMBARDY POPLAR — Tall, straight, rapid
grower. Very ornamental. 6 to 8 feet, 50c; 8
to 10 feet, $1.00; extra size, $2.50 to $3.00 each.
CAROLINA POPLAR — More spreading than above,
and a fine shade tree; rapid growing, fine tree.
Price same as above.

JAPANESE VARNISH — A real ornamental shade
tree that is successful in this climate: body of
tree a smooth, glossy green, very large leaves
tall straight trunk; fine, spreading top. 3 to 4

feet, $1.50; 6 feet, $3.00.

UMBRELLA CHINA — The quickest and most use-
ful shade tree we know of. Will make a shade
while other trees are getting established. Per-
fect umbrella shape, and very dense shade.
Every home should have a few of them. 3 to 4
feet, 50c; 5 to 6 feet, extra good, $1.00.
WEEPING WILLOW — beautiful ornamental tree,
too well known to need description. 4 to 6 feet,
$1.00 and $2.00 each.

BLACK LOCUST — Especially valuable in the West.
Planted extensively for street and shade trees,
also for windbreaks. A rapid grower. 75c each.
MAPLE, SILVER — Best suited to moist climates
and sandy soils. An exceedingly valuable tree
where adapted. 75c and $1.00 each.

Evergreen Trees

Evergreens are becoming more and more popu-
lar in Texas as people become better posted on
the varieties that are most suitable for planting.
Firs, Spruce, Yews and Hemlocks are failures
here, but the list we quote is a proved one and
none of them will disappoint you.

ROSE DALE ARBOR- VITAE— By far the prettiest
of the whole class; originated in Texas, cross
between Retinispora and Golden Arbor- Vitae;
very compact growth, of beautiful light green;
delicate, plumy foliage. These must be balled to
transplant successfully. 18 inches to 2 feet,
$2.00; larger plants up to $5.00. Extra fine.

GOLDEN ARBOR-VITAE — Very compact, cone-
shaped, needs no trimming; beautiful light green.
18 to 24 inches, $2.00; large plants, $3.00 to $6.00.

Large sizes are balled, which makes them no
trouble to grow.

AMERICAN ARBOR-VITAE — More open growers
than Golden, fine for hedge or windshield, or
large lawns, as single specimens. 50c to $2.00
each.

IRISH JUNIPER — This is a very fine evergreen,
of compact, upright growth, and one of our fin-
est evergreens. 18 to 24 inches, balled, $2.00; 2
to 3 feet, balled, $3.00. (These plants are bunchy
and heavy, not safe to handle without balling.)

MAGNOLIA GRAN Dl FLORA— Hardy in this lati-
tude, seems to thrive in any soil or location; be-
ing indigenous in the South, the impression pre-
vails that it will not do in a cold or dry climate;
this is incorrect; it is growing in Washington,
E). C., Illinois, Oklahoma, Panhandle of Texas,
and in fact we do not know of any place where
it has been tried that it does not grow and
bloom well. The flowers are pure white, meas-
viring 12 to 15 inches across, the petals thick and
waxy, and very fragrant; the leaves are ever-
green and quite thick, glossy above, rough and
hairy beneath; tree is easy to transplant, but
leaves must be cut off when moved. 3 feet,
$2.00; larger size, about $1.00 per each foot in
length.

LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM— A fine, broad-leaved
evergreen, succeeding well all over the state
from Waco southward. It is the evergreen used
on the plazas at San Antonio, that are so ad-
mired by tourists. Used as screens, back-
grounds, or single specimens. 2 to 3 feet, $2.50.

EUONYMUS JAPONICUS — A stocky, heavy ever-
green with medium sized, thick, fleshy leaves,
rich, dark, glossy green, that keeps its color
winter and summer. Very fine for single speci-
mens, wherever an evergreen is wanted. Not
of the Arbor-Vitae type. Also the very finest
hedge plants, easy to grow and can be trim-
med to any shape; nice bushy plants. $1.00 to
$3.00, according to size.

CAPE JASMINE — This is the finest and most pop-
ular of all evergreens of its class. Rich, glossy
green all the year, and waxy white, delightfully
fragrant flowers in spring. Good plants, 50c;
larger plants, 75c to $2.00.

The price on ail Nursery Stock is F. O. B. Waco.

No charge for packing.

American Arbor Vitae

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

California

Hedge Plants

Hedges for making property line on town prop-
erty or to take the place or hide unsightly fences
on the farm will add much to the looks and value
of your home.

CALIFORNIA PRIVET— This is a very rapid
Rowing plant with bright green, glossy leaves,
is a very rapid grower, easily grown, and is
used more for hedges than any other plant in
this country. Good plants, 18 inches, $5.00 per
100; 2 feet, $7.50 per 100; heavier grade, $10.00
per 100.

AMOOR RIVER PRIVET— This is a hardy ever-
green in the South. Leaves dark, shining green,
which remain beautiful throughout the year.
Has dainty white flowers in June, followed by
black berries. 18 to 24 inch plants, $10.00 per
100; 2 to 3 feet, $12.00 per 100.

TREE BOX — Leaves small, rich shining green;
used all over the world for borders and single
specimens; slow grower. Can trim to suit. 10
to 12-inch plants, 75c; small plants for edging,
50c each; $45.00 per 100.

Privet

Other Plants and Roots

RHUBARB or PI EP LA NT— This very desirable
vegetable comes early in the spring. The large
stems of the leaves are used for pie-making and
stewing. It is also valuable for medicinal pur-
poses. Plant in rows four feet apart, with
plants three feet distant. It deserves to be
ranked among the best early products of the
garden. Good strong roots. $1.75 per dozen,
postpaid. See Page 40.

ASPARAGUS — This is easily grown and worth
more than most anything you can put in the
garden. Good plants, $3.50 per 100. See Page 40.

HORSERADISH — Very choice sets. 45c per dozen;
$3.00 per 100. See Page 40.

To be sure of getting orders filled on Nursery
Stock — Order Early — as stocks are hard to re-
place.

General Information

OUR TERMS ON NURSERY STOCK are cash
with order, or part of it if goods are wanted C. O.
D. The prices quoted are all F. O. B. Waco and
the customer pays the express charges. We can
send by parcel post if convenient to customer, but
in that case remit extra for postage. Guess amount
large enough, if in excess of postage requirements
we will return it. Orders for Nursery Stock by
Parcel Post at customer’s risk.

NO EXPRESS ALLOWED on any orders for
trees that must be shipped with “balled” roots,
that is, with the ball of earth on the roots, as is
necessary to insure safe carriage on some trees
like the Evergreen; these trees we cannot send
by parcel post, but must be sent at purchaser’s
expense.

UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED we will
take the liberty of substituting varieties that are
similar when we happen to be out of the particular
sort ordered, but you may rest assured we will not
abuse this privilege.

WE ARE RESPONSIBLE for delivery of goods
in good condition if sent by express, for the stock
being as represented, but it is hereby understood
and agreed that Our Responsibility is only to the
amount of the value of the goods.

MISTAKES WILL HAPPEN. If they occur with
you, report them at once and we will always do
our best to rectify them.

CARE OF TREES ON ARRIVAL. Be careful in
unpacking to note everything and immediately
“heel-in” in moist soil till planted,, or plant at once.
Never allow roots to dry.

NUMBER OF TREES OR PLANTS TO THE ACRE

1 foot apart each way 43,560 plants

2 feet apart each way 10,800 plants

4 feet apart each way 2,722 plants

6 feet apart each way 1,210 plants

8 feet apart each way 680 plants

10 feet apart each way 435 plants

12 feet apart each way 320 plants

14 feet apart each way 223 plants

16 feet apart each way 170 plants

18 feet apart each way 130 plants

20 feet apart each way 108 plants

25 feet apart each way 69 plants

30 feet apart each way 48 plants

DISTANCES FOR PLANTING TREES

Standard Apples — 20 to 25 feet apart each way.
Standard Pears — 20 to 25 feet apart each way.
Peaches, Plums, Apricots — 16 to 20 feet apart each
way.

Blackberries and Dewberries — 2 to 3x6 feet apart
each way.

Strawberries — 2x2 or l*/2x3 feet apart each way.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Forage Crops for the Southwest

Feterita

Saccharine and Non-Sac-
charine Sorghums

These comprise the canes that may be used to
produce syrup or molasses but which are usually
grown for forage and for seed crop. They may be
sown broadcast from March to August, for hay
and about 100 pounds to the acre of seed is re-
quired. It should be cut when the heads begin to
form, and great care must be exercised in curing
to prevent heating. If cut with a binder and put
in small bundles, then after lying on the ground a
day or so and turned over once it can be safely put
away in small shocks to finish curing.

ALL PRICES ON FIELD SEEDS ARE SUBJECT
TO MARKET CHANGES
EARLY AMBER CANE — The earliest of all, will
make in 70 to 90 days. The stalks are slender,
leaves narrow, seed head loose, with black hulls
which do not all shed when threshed. The seed
is yellowish -red, will produce 4 to 5 tons of fod-
der to the acre. 10- lb. lots, 10c per lb, postpaid.
F. O. B. Waco, by express or freight, $4.50 per
100 lbs. 50 lbs. at 100- lb. rate.

ORANGE CANE — It is large and closer growing
than the Amber. Heads erect, compact, and
larger than Amber. Chaff deep red, and in
threshing the hulls separate from the seed, which
are a reddish-yellow color. It will make more
fodder than Amber. 10- lb. lots, 10c per lb., post-
paid. F. O. B. Waco, by express or freight, $5.00
per 100 lbs. 50 lbs. at 100- lb. rate.

RED TOP OR SUMAC — A late variety, sweeter
than the others and in some sections in demand
for syrup. Grows 7 to 10 feet high. Very pro-
ductive in forage. The heads are erect and dark
red in color. Seed red, round, small and usually
free from hulls. 10- lb. lots, 10c per lb., postpaid.
F. O. B. Waco, by express or freight, $4.75 per
100 lbs. 50 lbs. at 100- lb. rate.

WHITE KAFIR CORN — Of straight, upright
growth with stalky stems and wide leaves. A
heavy seed producer, valuable for feed, hundreds
of cars being used in prepared chick foods. The
fodder is relished by stock and does not require
as much care in curing as Cane. If exclusively
for fodder, sow about 50 pounds to the acre.
When ripe cut with harvester and shock in field
like corn. 10 lbs. at 10c per lb., postpaid. F. O.
B. Waco, by express or freight, $7.50 per 100 lbs.
50 lbs. at 100- lb. rate.

KAFIR SORGHUM — Description of originator:
“The stalks are sweet. Cattle eat it down to the
roots. Horses gnaw it to the last piece. Stock
will leave alfalfa for it. Stock will avoid sweet-
est hay for it. Matures ten days earlier than Fe-
terita. Matures twenty days ahead of Kafir.
Easily two weeks in advance of Amber Cane.
Seldom yields less than 60 bushels per acre. Fre-
quently yields as high as 80 bushels per acre.
Yields three tons of hay per acre. Ready for
cutting before any other cane. It is of dwarf
growing habit. Is very stalky and a great stool-

er. Very nutritious as a silage. Greater drought
resister than Feterita. Matures with exceptional
uniformity. Fields are remarkable for even
growth. Branch heads keep coming up till frost.
Grows 3^ to 5 feet high. Very easy to handle
in harvesting. One seed often shoots 4 or 5
stools. 10- lb. lots, 12c per lb., postpaid. F. O. B.
Waco, by express or freight, $6.50 per 100 lbs.
50 lbs. at 100- lb. rate.

MILO MAIZE — Grows 4 to 6 feet high. In habit of
^owth similar to Kafir. About three weeks ear-
lier and more productive in grain. Stands dry
weather better and will make a crop where corn
would be a total failure. If drilled in 10 lbs. to
the acre will make immense quantity of fodder
and is valuable for the silo. It is much relished
by stock. It is said if hogs are turned in a field
of Indian Corn, Kafir and Milo, they will eat
all the Milo Maize before touching either of the
others. 10- lb. lots, 8c per lb., postpaid. F. O. B.
Waco, by express or freight, $5.00 per 100 lbs.
50 lbs. at 100- lb. rate.

FETERITA — Is an early maturing, drouth- escaping
sorghum of considerable promise both for grain
and forage. It has rather slender stems, varying
in height from 4 to 7 feet with locality and sea-
son. They are somewhat juicy and very slightly
sweet before ripening. Suckers are produced
freely when moisture is sufficient, and are usu-
ally taller and later than main stalk. Plant also
branches freely under favorable conditions. 10-
lb. lots, 10c per lb., postpaid. F. O. B. Waco,
by express or freight, $6.00 per 100 lbs. 50 lbs.
at 100- lb. rate.

EGYPTIAN WHEAT, or SHALLU— This originated
in India and is destined to be one of the greatest
values of all non- Saccharine Sorghums, It will
make more than 40 bushels of seed to the acre.
Experimental station report says: “Makes more
seed than Kafir Corn. Stools heavily, 4 to 6
stalks to the hill; grows 10 to 14 feet high; plant-
ed early two crops can be had, first for green
cutting and second as seed crop. Heads look
like large broom corn heads; seeds are round,
plump and white like Kafir Corn.” 10- lb. lots,
15c per lb., postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, by express
or freight, $11.00 per 100 lbs. 50 lbs. at 100-lb.
rate.

JAPANESE HONEY DRIP — This variety of cane is
without doubt the best all around cane for the
southern farmers. It is the very best syrup pro-
ducer of all the varieties and is also a splendid
forage crop for green feeding, making excellent
hay if sown in drills very thick, and may be
planted any time between April and August. It
grows 10 to 12 feet high and is very prolific,
sometimes producing five to seven stalks from

Kafir Corn

MET. L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

one seed. Matures about the middle of August
to October, owing to time of planting, but will
keep green and stand, if desired, until killed by
frost. As a syrup producer it has no equal, be-
ing exceedingly juicy and sweet, making from
200 to 400 gallons per acre, producing from two
to three crops per season. Per lb., 30c; 10 lbs.
at 20c, postpaid. F. 0. B. Waco, by express or
freight, $12.00 per 100 lbs. 50 lbs. at 100- lb. rate.

Sudan Grass

It belongs to the Sorghum family and is a full
cousin to Johnson Grass, which it resembles very
much, the main difference being that it is an
annual and has to be produced from seed each
year, and makes a little larger growth than John-
son Grass. On account of it not living over win-
ter it cannot become a pest. In the semi-arid sec-
tions of Texas it has produced four cuttings of
hay, about a ton to the acre each cutting. With
irrigation or plenty of rainfall it should produce
twice that amount.

Price, 30c per lb.; 10 lbs. for 17c per lb., postpaid.
F. O. B., Waco, by express or freight, $10.00 per
100 lbs. 50 lbs. at 100- lb. rate.

Rhode Grass

Thrives in dry soils. Rhodes Grass is a native
of Central and South Africa where it is regarded
as one of the best species for pastures on dry soil.
Its great success on both Florida coasts demon-
strates its equal ability in section of plentiful rain-
fall. It is a perennial, growing from three to four
feet high, with large numbers of very long, nar-
row and tender leaves and with rather a few
branching stems. It is a species that does not
spread by underground root- stocks but produces
running branches which root at the joints or nodes,
thereby producing new plants. The runners are
not so abundant when the grass is growing thickly,
and therefore does not materially interfere with
the machinery at the time of harvesting the hay
crop. To be a very valuable hay grass a variety
must possess certain important characteristics. It
must be aggressive or at least able to maintain
itself for a considerable length of time against
weeds and other enemies. It must furnish a prof-
itable yield; it must be palatable and nutritious
and possess a good color and general appearance
either loose or in the bale when cured; it must
have reasonably good seed habits. Rhodes Grass
has all of these qualities and besides it seems to
be able to grow on poor soil and is fairly drouth
resistant. Its inability to stand cold weather will
limit its acreage to the southern states as the cli-
matic conditions in our northern territories do not
agree with it.

How to Plant. When grown from seeds its
growth is commonly erect the first season but
when grown from the roots or the second season,
it makes runner-like branches from 2 to 4 feet
long, which root at the joints and so cover the
ground quite rapidly.

Price: $1.25 per lb., postpaid; 5 lbs., $4.50, post-
paid; 10 lbs., $8.50, postpaid.

BERMUDA GRASS — Too well known in Texas to
need a description. It is about the only grass
for summer lawns. As a field crop it deserves
more attention. Will grow on almost any soil.
For hay it can be cut two or three times during
the season. The hay is as valuable as Timothy.
$1.00 per lb.; 10-lb. lots., 85c per lb., postpaid.

MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SU N FLOWER— This is
hardly a forage plant, but deserves to be grown
for its seed, which always brings a good price
and is very valuable as a poultry food. Every-
one keeping chickens should have a piece of
land into Sunflower. 30c per lb.; 10- lb. lots., 25c
per lb., postpaid.

Mammoth Russian is a vast improvement over
the old small black varieties. The heads are
froc 12 to 18 inches in diameter and it will yield
40 bushels of seed per acre.

Seed Grain

NICARAGUA WHEAT — There is an increasing
demand for this valuable wheat and it seems to
be especially adapted to Texas conditions. It
is one of the best yielders, a remarkable drouth
resister and a sure cropper. Valuable for winter
grazing, and if proper care is taken not injured
by it. Ask for prices.

TEXAS RED RUST PROOF OATS— This is a sta-
ple Oat in this part of the country, is well known
and hard to be improved on for a general pur-

Prlces on Field Seeds Subject to Change with

pose Oat. We furnish only carefully recleaned
seed. Ask for prices.

WINTER RYE — ^Valuable for winter pasture. May
be sown in spring or fall from August to No-
vember. Ask for prices.

BARLEY, BEARDED — One of the most productive
sorts and furnishes an abundance of winter pas-
ture. Ask for prices.

BARLEY, BEARDLESS — Has stiff straw and
stands up well. Early and good yielder. The
grain is of excellent quality. The fact that this
Barley is beardless does away with the only ob-
jection to raising Barley. Ask for prices.

Dwarf Essex Rape

The ideal quick winter forage, does best in cool
weather of fall and winter. Will not be injured by
any freeze. It is especially valuable for hog pas-
ture and for all stock. It can be sown in the corn
or cotton fields in August, September or October,
and will produce quickly an abundance of green
feed. A plant with as great feeding value as Rape
should find a welcome on all farms where hogs are
raised. In feeding value an acre of Rape equals
more than an acre of corn, and the cost of har-
vesting is nothing, as it is done by the hogs. 35c
per lb.; 10 lbs. at 25c per lb., postpaid. By express
or freight, F. O. B. Waco, $17.00 per 100 lbs. 50
lbs. at 100- lb. rate.

TEXAS SEEDS RIBBON CANE— This instead of
being a ribbon cane which never seeds, is a
true Sorghum, the largest of all Sorghum Canes.
Grows 10 to 14 feet high and is iy2 to 2 inches
in diameter at butt of stock. The quality of
syrup is much superior to the common Sorghum.
Will make 200 gallons of syrup to the acre. When
sown thick makes an immense quantity of for-
age. Seed head is black, 5 to 9 inches long
and 3 to 5 inches wide. It is a heavy seed
yielder. 30c per lb.; 10 lbs. at 20c per lb., post-
paid. F. O. B. Waco, by express or freight,
$12.00 per 100 lbs. 25 lbs. at 100-lb. rate.

MILLET, BIG GERM AN— Millet is valuable where
a crop is to be made in a hurry either to get
it off the land for another crop or take advan-
tage of a limited time before severe freezing
comes. Under favorable conditions Millet makes
fine hay in 60 to 70 days. Makes the very best
hay and as a seed crop is as profitable as any
grain crop. About % bushel of seed to the acre
for hay and about one-half as much is required
if to be cut for seed. 25c per lb., 10 lbs. at 15c
per lb., postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, by express or
freight, $6.50 per 100 lbs. 50 lbs. at 100-lb. rate.

RESCUE GRASS — ^A valuable winter grass. Sow
in fall, 30 lbs. to the acre. Makes a valuable
winter pasture and ripens its seed in March.
Used in combination with Burr Clover both for
winter lawns and pasture on Bermuda sod will
furnish green feed all winter. 35c per lb.; 10
lbs. at 25c per lb., postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, by
express or freight, $18.00 per 100 lbs. 50 lbs. at
100-lb. rate.

HAIRY VETCH, also called Sand or Winter Vetch

— Build up the fertility of your soil by planting
this wonderful forage plant. What Cow Peas
are as a summer crop Winter Vetch is for a
winter crop, only we believe it will be even more
profitable and satisfactory. It can be planted
from August to January 1st in Texas; can be
planted alone or with Oats, Burr Clover, Crimson
Clover or Rescue Grass. If sown alone, about
50 to 75 pounds are required per acre. About 4
quarts of Oats per acre helps to hold up the
Vetch. It makes a heavy crop of hay that is
very rich in protein, about 17 per cent, according
to Agricultural Department reports, while Alfalfa
has only 14 per cent protein. This is one of our
best legume crops, gathers nitrogen from the air
the same as Cow Peas and Clover, vastly enrich-
ing the soil. The Department of Agriculture esti-
mates the value of an acre of Vetch plowed under
equal to commercial fertilizer at $16.00 to $40.00
per acre. Can be planted in Cotton field in fall,
and by pulling the cotton stalks during the winter
a crop of hay can be cut the following spring
in time for another cotton crop to be planted on
the same ground, or the stalks can be left and
all plowed under in the spring together, greatly
benefiting the soil for the next crop of cotton
that can immediately follow. Lb., 50c postpaid;
10 lbs., at 45c per lb., not postpaid; $40.00 per 100
lbs.; 50 lbs., at 100-lb. rate.

Market. Write for Price on Larger Quantities.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

MULFORD CULTURES — Inoculate Legume crops (alfalfa,
clover, vetches, etc.) are the best for cover crops. They keep
your surface soil on your farm and prevent its being washed
into some stream or onto your neighbor’s land. They enrich
your soil in nitrogen— the most important fertilizer, as well
as the most expensive to buy.

Leguminous Forage
Plants

Leguminous plants are those which have the
power of gathering atmospheric nitrogen and put-
ting it in condition available for vegetation. For
hundreds of years it has been known that this
family of plants instead of depleting the soil have made
it richer, but now we understand why this is. On the
roots of Clover, Alfalfa, Cow Peas, etc., a certain bacteria
work, forming nodules — and it is really the animal life
and decay furnished by these millions of bacteria at work
on the roots of plants that put back the nitrogen in the
soil. At the same time the bacteria seem to be necessary
for the best development of the plants, and in soil de-
ficient in them the legumes will not thrive.

ALFALFA — ^An acre of Alfalfa in good productive condi-
tion will add one hundred dollars in value to that acre
of land. Alfalfa can be and is being grown successfully
in many parts of Texas. It is a deep feeder and does
best on a loose subsoil. Twenty pounds of seed is
required per acre, either drilled or broadcast. From
August to November is a good time to plant. If any
grain is used as a nurse crop, a light sedding only should
be used, and it should be cut for hay aa early as
possible the following spring so that it may not
smother the growing crop of Alfalfa. Four to six cut-
tings can be made under favorable conditions, with a
return of $40 to $60 per acre. The hay has a feeding
value equal pound for pound with wheat bran. It
should be cut just before coming in bloom. A good
stand once secured will last for years. 50c per lb.,
postpaid; 10 lbs. at 40c per lb., postpaid. F. O. B.
Waco, by express or freight, $38.00 per 100 lbs. 50 lbs.
at 100-lb. rate.

BURR CLOVER — This is another valuable forage plant
or soil builder. Like Clover, Cow Peas, and Alfalfa,
it belongs to the legume family, gathers nitrogen from
the air, and stores it in the soil for the benefit of
future crops. Sow 20 pounds of hulled seed per acre
any time from August to November 15th. The second
year it makes the best pasture for hogs or cattle from
February to the middle of April, after which it can be al-
lowed to grow for a hay or seed crop that can be gotten off
the ground in time for a crop of June corn. With Rescue
Grass it makes a good winter lawn. Should not be planted
too deep, not more than three-fourths of an inch, Bermuda
sod, if disked well, can be sown with Burr Clover and the
combination makes a permanent meadow that will produce
valuable hay crops. 45c per lb.; 10-lb. lots at 40c per lb., post-
paid. F. O. B. Waco, $30.00 per 100 lbs. 50 lbs. at 100-lb. rate.
Prices on Field Seeds Subject to Change with Market. Write
for prices on Larger Quantities.

Field of Alfalfa

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Cow Peas Velvet Beans

This forage crop should be grown even more
extensively for forage and for crop rotation. It
solves the problem for the soil fertility in the
South. It is a profitable crop, the peas always
bringing a good price and are in demand. Pea
vine hay is richer in protein than alfalfa, and if
the proper threshing machines are secured, both
the seed and hay can be saved. It has been re-
cently discovered that the vines also contain a
fibre that promises to be as valuable as flax. In
our opinion the Cow Pea is going to contribute
tremendously toward the future prosperity of
Texas.

WHIP-POOR-WILL — An old standard and popular
variety, an upright growing bunch pea; earliest
of all; pods thick and yellow. Grown mostly for
the peas, as it does not vine heavily. Pea a mot-
tled chocolate color; one of the best for Northern
latitudes. Ask for price.

THE UNKNOWN — The Agricultural Department
reports it is “the largest growing and most vig-
orous cow pea.’’ It is late and takes nearly the
whole season for a crop. Very valuable for a
hay crop. Ask for price.

WHITE CREAM, or LADY — A delicate, pretty
looking pea, small, cream colored, and kidney-
shaped. One of the best for cooking and much
preferred by many to the usual Black Eye Pea
for table use. Ask for price.

BLACK EYE — An early sort mostly grown for eat-
ing purposes, and is the variety most used for
that purpose. It is of special value for fodder
purposes, as they grow in bunch shape and do
not vine extensively. Ask for price.

BOKHARA CLOVER (Melilotus Alba)— Until re-
recently this has been considered a weed in the
North, but now is being cultivated extensively
and by many it is considered as valuably a forage
plant as Alfalfa. Once seeded it will last until
the ground is plowed up and cultivated. Should
be cut for hay before seeding. By some it is
claimed to be a valuable preparatory crop for
■ Alfalfa. This Clover also makes a fine pasture
for bees. 50c per lb., postpaid; by express or
freight, F. O. B. Waco, 10 ibs., $3.00, postpaid;
100 lbs., $28.50. 50 Ibs. at 100- lb. rate.

N. B. — The uncertainty of the supply and
value of some Field Seeds make it impossible
for us to quote prices in advance. All prices
are subject to, change. Write for price on large
quantities.

No forage crop has come into popularity as rap-
idly as A^elvet Beans. No leguminous crop is as
valuable as a soil builder, and none are as rank
growing and furnish as much feed. At the same
time they are increasing the fertility of the soil.
As feed for dairy cattle and hogs the hay and
beans are unexcelled. Planted with corn and hog-
ged down no other crop will produce as much feed
per acre. The beans as feed have feeding value
equal to Cotton Seed Meal. On account of rank
growth they do best planted with corn. Beans and
corn together in rows 5 or 6 feet apart at the rate
of 8 quarts of beans and 4 quarts of corn to the
acre. The 100- Day Speckled is one of the best for
the Cotton Belt. 35c per lb.; 10- lb. lots, 20c per
lb., postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, by express or freight,
$10.00 per 100 Ibs. 50 Ibs. at 100 lb. rate.

SOY, or SOJA BEANS — An erect, easily cultivated
annual legume, with hairy stems and leaves.
Cultivate as corn; cut, cure, feed as cow peas;
or plant between hills of corn, thus making two
crops on land. Good for stock, green or silage, or
hay. Better adapted for finishing hogs than cow
peas. The beans’ feeding value is greater than
that of any known forage plant except the pea-
nut. Tennessee Experiment Station reports as
follows. “One acre of Soy Beans (vines and
beans) fed two steers 80 days and made 540
pounds of beef; one acre of corn made 203-pound
beef; one acre of cow peas made 327-pound beef.
Yielded here, 1911, beans, 52 bushels per acre,
per acre, planted after July 15th. A fine silo
remaining green till about frost in fields. Beans
were cut just before pods ripening, were dried
on hay frame and eaten. Hogs greedily fond of
both the dried hay and the beans. In planting
the beans they were drilled in rows about 30
inches apart and 6 to 8 inches apart in the rows.
Light frosts, which kill cow peas, do not affect
Soy Beans. 30c per lb.; 10 Ibs. at 35c per lb.,
postpaid. F. O. B. Waco, $15.00 per 100 Ibs. 50
Ibs. at 100-lb. rate.

SPANISH PEANUTS — We cannot recommend this
crop too much for sandy land. Like the other
leguminous plants it builds up the fertility of
the soil and is an extremely valuable crop, as
one farmer told us; the vines make a hay more
valuable than Alfalfa and the nuts are a good
feed for everything on the farm; the cows,
horses, hogs, chickens, and even the dogs
eat them, to say nothing of the children and the
family. Ask for prices.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Field Seed Corn

The securing of Seed Corn this year for Central
and Southern Texas is a difficult and serious ques-
tion. In ordinary years each locality is able to
produce the larger part of the seed required — but
it was not so the past season, and much the larger
part of this seed needed will have to be brought
in from the East and North. Some of the supply
will come from North Texas and Oklahoma, and
some seed corn will be furnished by Arkansas and
Tennessee. While seed from any of these places
is not as good as the seed from your own imme-
diate locality — ^it will in most cases be the best the
seedsmen can furnish. We have our arrangements
made for an ample supply of the best seed we can
get for this locality, and we will be glad to give
absolutely exact information regarding it to all
our customers at the time we quote you prices.

Culture — Corn is a deep feeder, and the ground
should be well prepared by deep plowing, double
disking and dragging. Thorough surface cultiva-
tion is the best for corn, and much economy in
labor on the crop would result if corn was planted
with check-rower, for if rowed both ways there
would be no need for expensive hand labor.

TEXAS YELLOW DENT— This is a select variety
of Yellow Dent Corn grown in Central Texas by
a reliable grower, carefully milled and prepared
for seed purposes. We know of no better native
grown Yellow Dent Corn for seed purposes that
can be obtained. Per bu., $3.75; Yz bu., $2.00,
F, O. B. Waco.

TEXAS WHITE DENT— Our stock of native grown
White Dent Corn is exceptionally fine, carefully
grown and selected for seed purposes. The ear
is large, with a very deep kernel, and we recom-
mend it as one of the best white corns for the
Southwest. Per bu., $3.75; Yz bu., $2.00, F. O.
B. Waco.

TEXAS BLOODY BUTCHER— A very beautiful,
large, deep kerneled red corn. By many Texas
farmers considered one of the best varieties of
corn for this state. Good seed stock of this va-
riety is always limited in quantity, and orders
should be placed early to make sure of getting
it. Per bu., $3.75; Yz bu., $2.00, F. O. B. Waco.

HICKORY KING — Our seed stock of this remark-
able corn is from the Texas Panhandle and is
the best to be obtained for Texas planting. The
Hickory has a smaller percent of cob than any
other corn, being almost all corn. The length of
kernels equals the diameter of the cob. By some
it is considered a desirable variety for roasting
ears. Per bu., $4.00; Yz bu., $2.25, F. O. B. Waco.

OKLAHOMA WHITE WONDER— One of the best
bred sorts, originating in Oklahoma. An ex-
tremely productive variety. On the 101 Ranch
they report a yield of 80 to 100 bushels, about
double what other corn produced the same sea-
son. A luxuriant grower, very large, beautiful
ear, and as early as any sort. Per bu., $3.75: 'A
bu., $2.00, F. O. B. Waco.

MEXICAN JUNE CORN — Can be planted as late as August 1st
and a crop secured, and should not be planted till about June
15th or 20th. It is a great drouth resister and the fact that it
can be planted to follow an oat crop or where other crops have
failed makes it especially valuable to the farmers of the South-
west. The corn is pure white, ear about 8 inches long, and has
very close clinging husk that protects it from weevil. Our
stock is the best and can be depended on to give the best
satisfaction. Ask for price.

SQUAW — This is a popular old standard sort. By many it is
considered equal to or better than the June Corn for late plant-
ing, is a sure cropper, and will make a crop if planted either
early or late where others fail. It has a purple and white mot-
tled grain and is distinct in appearance. Per 1/2* bu., $2.25; bu.,
$4.00, F. O. B. Waco.

WHITE PEARL — A well known sort, valuable for field and much
used for roasting ears in the South . It is a little larger, smooth-
er ear and has more fluid in it than Silver Mine. Per Yz-bu.,
$2.75; bu., $5.00, F. O. B. Waco.

SURCROPPER is an “early” corn for spring planting or a “quick
maturing” corn for summer planting on stubble lands or potato
lands 'or where cotton has been killed out. Its many good
qualities have made it widely popular. It is not only especially
well suited for all uplands in Texas and Oklahoma, but has
proven to be a good yielder in central and northern Louisiana
and on up into northern Arkansas. It has produced some
splendid corn in southern Kansas and Missouri, and unusually
favorable comparison comes from Arizona and California. On the
lighter, sandy corn lands in eastern Texas, central Oklahoma
and Arkansas, it is proving very satisfactory, and is now widely
grown. Price, per bu., $3.75; Yz bu., $2.00, F. O. B., Waco,
Texas.

Prices on Seed Corn are Subject to Change with the Market. Write for Prices on Larger Quantities.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

IOWA SILVER MINE— A white corn much the
same type as the Gold Mine. By some, white
corn is considered a surer crop than yellow, and
it is claimed it will stand poorer soil and in-
different cultme better than yellow corn. This
may be or may not be, but we have noticed in
com exhibits the best corn shown is usually
white. Per bu., $3.75; '/a bu., $2.00, F. O. B.
Wac©.

lOWA GOLD MINE — It is a Nebraska grown seed,
and we beheve it will pay any farmer to plant
some of the northern-grown seed corn, though
not a wise thing to depend entirely on it for a
crop. It is enough earlier than native corn so
that in some seasons of drought in June it will
make a crop where native corn will be a failure.
Per bu., $3.75; '/a bu., $2.00, F. O. B. Waco.

CHISLOM — A sure crop, red cob, white corn. A
hybrid of the Mexican June Corn and similar to
the Sure Cropper except that it has a red in-
stead of a white cob. Per bu., $3.75; '/a bu., $2.00,
F. O. B., Waco.

Pop Corn

For Seed or Popping.

WHITE RICE — ^A standard sort for popping; has
a sharp pointed kernel. Per lb., 25c, postpaid; by
express or freight, 10 lbs., $1.50.

QUEEN’S GOLDEN— One of the best pop corns for
private use. A golden-yellow, smooth kernel, a
very smre popper, and very attractive and appe-
tizing in appearance after it is popped. Per lb.,
25c, postpaid; by express or freight, 10 lbs., $1.50

Cotton Seed

MEBANE’S TRIUMPH— Much has been and is be-
ing accomplished in improving this great staple,
and the planter is indeed behind the times who
does not believe in and co-operate with that
work. Among the varieties that have been
thoroughly tried out and proven to be a decided
improvement is Mebane’s Triumph. The origi-
nator says: “This cotton has a strong, thrifty,
deep-rooted stalk that resists drought well. Has
long limbs with short points. Begins to form
bolls near the ground and close to the stalk.
Balls are large, mostly five lock. Produces
large, well developed bolls at top of stalk and
end of hmbs to end of season. Fifty of_the
largest bolls make a pound. The cotton stays
in well after opening. It is the earliest big boll
cotton; 1,300 to 1,500 pounds of seed cotton make
500 to 550 pound bales. $3.00 per bu.; 10 bu. or
more, $2.90 per bu., F. O. B. Waco.

KASCH PEDIGREED COTTON SEED— Does the
cotton that you have been growing produce the
massive five-lock boll that withstands rain and
wind and yet is easily picked? Have you been
getting the maximum per cent of lint and staple
length? If your cottdn has not proven 100 per
cent efficient along these lines, then don’t you
think it but a cold business proposition that you
get all that you are entitled to by securing
seed that will bring these results?

Cotton has been in existence for some twenty-
seven centuries but until recent years men have
not studied the matter of breeding it up and im-
proving the economic features. The Kasch Cot-
ton, to the best of our knowledge, meets aU of
the above requirements and Mr. Kasch’s state-
ment which appears upon another page of this
catalog shows our connection with him and
our authority for offering Kasch Improved
Pedigreed Cotton Seed under his trade-name
and tarde-mark.

On account of its drooping bolls it will
withstand wind and weather better than any
cotton with upright and flaring bolls. You
take from one to three hundred pounds less
seed cotton to the gin, to produce a bale of
the same weight than you are accustomed to
get — ^therefore, every bale of Kasch Cotton
will save you from $4.00 to $8.00 per bale on
the picking expense alone. Per bu., $3.75. F.
O. B. Waco.

Write for price on large quantities.

Gentlemen: The Kasch cotton produced

the best cotton that I have ever raised. It
fruits nearer to my notion, makes better
bolls and picks easier than any other va-
riety that I have tried and resist drought
better. My Kasch cotton is yielding 42
per cent lint and it is noted in this section
for its easy ginning and good turnout. Yours
very truly, W. WORFF.

Gentlemen: The Kasch cotton seed I

planted this year is the best cotton I ever
planted. It turns out more Lint than any I
have tried and is of good staple. Yours
truly, LLOYD JONES.

Gentlemen: I wish to say that the Kasch
cotton seed are all O. K. I don’t expect to
plant any other kind of seed next year. It
makes a fine turnout. I am getting 42 per
cent line now and think it is the best cotton
in this country. I have planted this cotton
eleven years and cannot find any to beat it.
Yours truly. AUGUST WISIAN.

Gentlemen: Will say that I am more than
pleased with the Kasch cotton. It makes
around 42 per cent lint and is easy picked,
in fact it is the best cotton I have ever
planted or seen. I am planting nothing but
Kasch cotton this year. Yours truly, W. E.
RICHARDSON.

Boll Kasch Cotton

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Buckeye Standard Incubators

FOOL-PROOF AND
FIRE-PROOF

Guaranteed to hatch more
chicks and stronger chicks in
the hands of any beginner. So
simple they can’t go wrong — the
most successful hatching device
in the world. Made in six sizes,

65 eggs to 600 eggs.

Construction of
Incubator

THE CASE

California Redwood is used ex-
clusively in the outside case, be-
cause we know it will withstand all
kinds of atmospheric changes with-
out the slightest danger of warp-
ing, splitting or pulling apart. This
lumber is absolutely free from knots
or defects of any kind, and is
shipped direct to us from California
in large quantities.

THE HEATING SYSTEM

The Buckeye circulating hot wa-
ter system consists of a tank sus-
pended above the eggs, a boiler
outside the case, and two tubes
connecting the boiler with the
tank.

In constructing this heating sys-
tem, we use extra heavy Pure Cop-
per exclusively, and for the benefit
of those not familiar wdth this
metal, it might be well to mention
that copper of this kind will not
rust or corrode, and its lasting
qualities are simply unlimited.

THE LAMP SUPPORT AND BOILER JACKET
OF “STANDARD” MACHINES

This fixture is made of No. 27 gauge steel (gal-
vanized) in accordance with the requirements of
the Insurance Underwriters’ Laboratories, and it
serves two purposes.

In the first place it pro\ddes an absolutely fire-
proof support for the lamp, and it is so construct-
ed that in case of accident of any kind to the
lamp, it would be absolutely impossible for fire
to communicate to the incubator. Each fixture is
made and inspected under the svipervision of the
Underwriters’ Laboratories, and is considered by
them to be absolutely fire-proof.

In the second place this device provides a packet
around the boiler, which not only reduces the cost
of fuel by protecting the boiler from the outside
atmosphere, but in addition, it is so constrvicted
that w'e get double service from the lamp when
the temperature is falling. By passing the super-
heated air around the outside of the boiler after

Guarantee

The Buckeye Is Guaranteed to hatch
more chicks and stronger chicks than
any other incubator.

It is further guaranteed:

To require no artificial moisture. To
operate satisfactorily In any temperature
down to freezing, and to require no atten-
tion to the regulator from the time a
hatch is started until it is finished.

The perfect construction of all its me-
chanical parts is also guaranteed, and
any Incubator or part thereof that does
not fulfill our guarantee in every par-
ticular, will be replaced without question
any time within forty days.

(Signed)

THE BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO.

it has passed through the inside, we get the most
economical heating device that we have ever seen
applied to an incubator. Under this plan of heat-
ing we have operated our No. 4 machine (with a
capacity of 350 eggs) for three weeks with four
gallons of oil.

Every genuine Buckeye lamp support bears the
Underwriters’ label of approval and none is gen-
uine without it. Holds nearly two quarts of oil,
so that there is always a surplus in case the fill-
ing should be overlooked for as much as a whole
day.

Sun-hinge, broad base burners are used exclu-
sively, and they are acknowledged to be the best
burner made.

The chimney is made of galvanized steel with a
large isinglass window in front which enables the
operator to see the size of the flame at all times.

Prices on Buckeye Incubators
and Brooders

INCUBATORS

No. 14 Style E, 60 Egg $18.50

No. 16 Style E, 120 Egg, 31.00

No. 17 Style E, 210 Egg, 42.25

No. 1 Standard, 120 Egg 43.50

No. 2 Standard, 175 Egg 51.50

No. 3 Standard, 250 Egg, 65.00

BROODERS

No. 20 Metal Brooder, 60 Chick $13.50

No. 21 Metal Brooder, 100 Chick 17.00

No. 22 Metal Brooder, 150 Chick 21.50

No. 18 Standard Brooder, 500 Chick 25.50

No. 19 Standard Brooder, 1000 Chick 31.50

No. 10 Blue Flame Brooder, 200 Chick 19.75

No. 11 Blue Flame Brooder, 350 Chick 23.50

No. 12 Blue Flame Brooder, 500 Chick 27.50

Seventy-nine Strong Chicks!

Set a No. 1 Standard Incubator with eighty- five
eggs, hatched seventy-nine strong chicks, all living
and fifteen days old. T. CARBRAY, Montmorency,
Quebec, Canada.

Like Them Fine !

I have three of your 600 -egg incubators and like
them fine. W. C. CREWS, Sabinal,* Texas.

Send for full descriptive list of Buckeye Incuba-
tors and Brooders.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

The “Standard” Colony Brooder

The “Standard” Brooder is With-
out Doubt the Most Successful
Brooding Device Ever Invented

Regardless of what they cost, there is no other brooder
that compares with the standard— that is the verdict of
breeders who have tried them all.

Some brooders cost twice
as much as the Standard be-
cause of their heavy, com-
plicated design — but their
additional weight and com-
plicated appliances only
make them less desirable.

It is the very simplicity of
the “Standard” that makes
it the best brooder on earth.

With only a few simple parts
the “Standard” accomplishes
with never- failing certainty
those things in which the
more complicated designs
fail.

There are few things in-
deed in which we attain per-
fection, but after nearly two

years of service we have not found it necessary or
advisable to make a single change in the “Stand-
ard” design.

Broods 100 to
1000 Chicks
Price No. 19
$31.50

A brooder that will care for one hundred, five
hundred or one thousand chicks with the same
uniformly satisfactory results.

The size and design of the stove.

The method of regulation.

The style of the grate.

The size and design of the hover.

Every item working in such perfect harmony
with the other that the brooder requires abso-
lutely no attention after the original adjustment
except the supplying of coal and the removal of
the ashes.

The Simplest, Safest and Most
Economical Brooder

A brooder that enables any poultryman to care
for 1,000 chicks with about the same amount of
time and labor that it formerly took to care for
one hundred.

A brooder that provides a constant, correct tem-
perature, a constant supply of pure, fresh air,
plenty of exercise and no possible chance for
crowding — every essential for the welfare of the
growing chicks — with such automatic regularity
that all possibility of the many unfavorable con-
ditions so commonly found in other brooders are
entirely eliminated.

A brooder that burns hard or soft coal and en-
tirely eliminates all the labor and worry that have
always attended the older type of lamp-heated
brooders.

A brooder that requires no more attention than
is required for one oil lamp. The stove is filled
with coal once a day and the ashes shaken down
twice a day — that is positively all the attention
this brooder requires.

A brooder that can be operated in any room —
in any temperature — with the same uniformly sat-
isfactory results.

A brooder that will care for the chicks from the
time they leave the incubator until they are ready
for the laying house.

A brooder that is absolutely self-regulating in
every particular. A brooder that requires less at-
tention than any other brooder of any size that
was ever designed. A brooder that is so simple
and so positive in its action that it cannot go
wrong.

An ideal Brooder designed by one of the most
practical poultrymen in America to meet the long-
felt want of the large and small chicken raisers
for a really practical device that eliminates all
gamble from the chicken-raising business.

A brooder that is so certain to do everything
claimed for it that you can have as many as you
want on thirty days’ approval.

Equipped for coal or gas. Should you find it
necessary or advisable to use gas for heating your
brooder instead of coal, we will equip your stove
with a highly efficient blue-flame gas burner that
will enable you to use either natural or artificial
gas at the lowest possible cost.

Weight — crated for shipment, 100 pounds. Price,
$31.50 F. O. B. Waco, or in case we do not happen
to have one in stock here will equalize the freight
on factory shipment.

“I write to say that I don’t want 30 days in
which to test the Standard Brooder you shipped
me. A single day is all anyone needs. It is a
marvel of economy. I would not have believed it
possible to get such continuous heat from so little
coal. I shall want another and perhaps several
in another year.” — A. C. CLOYES, Paragould, Ar-
kansas.

“I have given the Standard Colony Brooder a
fair test in most all kinds of weather and I can
truthfully say that it is the grandest trick to raise
chicks that I have ever seen. No more lamp
heated brooders for me. It has the wrong name.
It should be called the chicken’s ‘Paradise Brooder,'
for it comes nearer being that than anything else.”
— STONYCREST POULTRY FARM, Cecelia, Ky.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Oil Heated Blue Flame Colony Hover

Described by Manufacturers as follows:

This is the most popular
and efficient hover we have
ever manufactured, as prov-
en by the many testimonials
received.

You can always get coal
oil, but it is hard to get
hard coal. You can get any
amount of heat with these
hovers that is needed at all
times and our automatic
regulator will take care of
all surplus heat by reflat-
ing the flow of oil, thus sav-
ing fuel.

It will do better work than
the coal burning brooder
with less trouble, less risk
of fire going out and with
equal success of comfort of
chicks entrusted to its care
and with less cost.

These is no dirt from coal,
no ashes to remove, no noise
pouring coal in stove to dis-
turb or scare chicks.

By using the reliable Blue
Flame Wickless Oil Heated Colony Brooder, you

save time, money and trouble and your chickens
will grow faster and get heavier and thrive be-
cause our hover will take the very best care of
them and keep them comfortable, happy and
healthy.

These hovers are made of galvanized steel, have
double galvanized steel legs and have a capacity
with our 30-inch hover, 350 chickens or less; with
our 42-inch hover, of 500 chicks or less; with our
52-inch hover, 1,000 chicks or less.

There is nothing to wear out or break in this
hover. You can fill the hover to full capacity or
you can brood as few as you like, with equal suc-
cess, and with less work and trouble. Our heater
does not take up any floor space under the hover
as is the case with the coal stove.

This hover is way ahead of former inventions
on artificial brooding of chicks. No corners, no
crowding, no piling up of chicks; they are as lively
and more comfortable than the old hen can make
them. When using this hover your profits will
increase, for you will raise more, healthier and
stronger chicks.

The workmanship on these hovers is perfect and
special attention is paid to make them a grand
success.

The cost of these hovers is very low considering
the value of them compared with the success you
have with them. The hover is made cone shape so
that it radiates the heat over the chicks’ backs
evenly, with plenty of room for the chicks to move
around.

We furnish a one-gallon self-feeder oil container
so that you need have no fear of light going out,
for it is simple and requires very little attention.
It is equipped with a safety valve to which our
Automatic Regulator is attached so oil is dropped
to heater as needed. After the regulator attached
to valve is once properly adjusted according to
directions you need not pay any more attention,
only to feed and water the chicks, for it is impos-
sible to chill them, for they are always happy and
comfortable with plenty of pure, fresh, warm air
at all times.

Our Ventilator in top of cone of hover leaves
out all foul air made by the chicks. This is all
done automatically without any bother to the
operator and which insures steady and healthy
growth of the chicks placed in its care.

Our Guarantee is that this hover will do all we
claim for it, and if not, if the hover is returned
by purchaser within 30 days, we will refund your
money. What more can we do to convince- you of
the superior quality of our Oil Heated Blue Flame
Colony Hover.

Prices of Our Blue Flame Wickless
Self-Feeding Coal Oil Heated
Hover Complete

No. 0, 18-inch Hover $10.50

No. 0, 30-inch Hover 18.15

No. 1, 42-inch Hover 20.35

No. 2, 52-inch Hover 24.20

Write for Prices and Descriptive List “Standard Reliable" Incubators and Brooders.
We carry a Full Stock of Hot Air, Hot Water and Electric Machines.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

The International Sanitary Hover

The INTERNATIONAJL. SANITARY HOVER is the only brooding device
in existence that is warmer at the curtain than near the center. This
causes the chicks to distribute themselves near the curtain, where there is
abundant fresh air, instead of crowding to the center to trample one another
or suffocate. The hover can be carried around with ease and used any-
where. It is well suited to portable brooders or colony houses provided they
are at least 30 inches wide — but will yield equally good results in a hen
house, a barn, a cow stall, a piano or organ case, or even a dry goods box
in some place sheltered from wind and rain.

Other distinguishing features of the Sanitary Hover are these: It is
circular in shape and has no corners for chicks to crowd into: it is metal
throughout, and fire-proof, no solder being used in making it; there are no
crevices nor seams for vermin to gather in; it provides 540 square inches
of heated floor space, which is nearly 200 square inches more of hovering
space than any other standard hover. It will accommodate 100 chicks.

No carpenter work is required to set it up — no cutting of holes nor
building of platforms. The hover and the surrounding floor space are al-
ways on the same level. The lamp can be lifted out through the top by
the operator while standing up, which makes it unnecessary to kneel in
dust or mud to tend the lamp; there is no possibility of gases or fumes
from the lamp getting into the air breathed by the chicks.

The claim made by the makers of the Sanitary Hover that it will raise
a higher percentage of the chicks entrusted to it than will any other brood-
ing device is supported by the testimony of hundreds. Among the warm
endorsers of the Sanitary Hover are such well known poultry raisers as
Kellerstrass Poultry Farm, Owen Farm, Wm. Cook & Sons and Rufus Dela-
field.

During the fall and winter months the Sanitary Hover can be used to
sprout oats and so provide the winter supply of green food. Twelve quarts
of oats sprouted tmder the Sanitary Hover will give in 8 days 2% bushels
of green food — enough to feed 500 hens three days. Ask for free circular explaining method of sprouting
oats with this hover.

We are agents for the International Sanitary Hover and have it on exhibition on our floor. A cor-
dial invitation is extended to customers to call and examine the hover and read the statements of those
who have tested it. A descriptive catalogue fully explaining the various uses of this popular hover will
be mailed free on request. Price, $18.00.

The International Sanitary Hover

Is the only brooder in existence that has met with marked approval of such poultry raisers because it
provides a higher temperature at the outer edge, and in which the chicks cannot crowd. Portable:
fire-proof. Lamp can be removed without disturbing the chicks.

Martin’s Wonderful Blue Bug Killer

This remedy is guaranteed
to kill blue bugs, stick-
tight fleas and all other
blood-sucking insects. It is
fed to the chickens with
bran as per directions. The
remedy will not harm the
chickens or the eggs, and
either of them can be eaten
while the chickens are un-
der treatment.

Chickens will not lay when
infested with blue bugs as
these bugs suck the blood
and lower the vitality of the
fowl. A large per cent of
the people who raise chick-
ens are not familiar with
the habits of the Blue Bug.

Their chickens droop and
die without the trouble be-
ing known. The symptoms
are practically the same as
for cholera. The chickens
droop their wings, their
feathers are ruffled, their legs get weak, and fever
sets in on the third to fourth day and the chick-
ens usually die in from five to six days.

The bugs feed at night and stay under the
planks and in the cracks of the chicken house
dming the day. The small ticks stay on the chick-
ens and can be found under the wings. This bug
is also called the “chicken tick,” as it resembles
the stock tick and grows nearly as large. They
increase very rapidly, as one blue bug will lay
from 500 to 1,000 eggs which will hatch within
four or five days.

Directions: For every twelve chickens take one
large tablespoonful of Llartin’s Wonderful Blue
Bug Bailer, mix with one quart of dry bran. After
mixing wet until crumbly. Feed this mixture
once a day for one week. If the chickens are
badly infested with blue bugs, continue the treat-
ment for two weeks.

The remedy is packed in 60 cent and $1.20 size
packages, and in 25 pound pails, at $7.50, postpaid.
The 60 cent package is enough for 25 chickens:
the $1.20 size for 75 chickens; and the 25 pound
pail for a large flock. This remedy is sold under
a positive guarantee to give satisfaction.

In ordering these remedies add 10c postage for
60c packages, 15c for $1.20 packages. The 25 lb.
pail will have to be sent by express at purchaser’s
expense.

Testimonials

Cline, Texas, March 29, 1918.

Gentlemen: Enclosed an Express money order
of one dollar ($1.00) for two (2) pkgs. or boxes of
Martin’s Blue Bug Bailer. I have used one 50c
box and have found it just what it is claimed to
be, not only rids the chickens of Blue Bugs, but
all other insects. Respectfully, MRS. A. S. HAM.

Gatesville, Texas, April 6, 1918.

Dear Sir: Enclosed find $7.50 for which send
at once 25 lb. pail Blue Bug Killer. I find it the
only remedy that will kill the bugs and I do not
want to miss a time feeding it until I am con-
vinced they are all gone.

PAT P. VICK,

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Hammond’s Used from Ocean to Ocean

Slug Shot

Kills the

Currant Worm
Potato Bug
Cabbage Worm
Slug on Roses
Caterpillar
Aphis on Roses
Bugs on Melons
Cut Worms
Sow Bugs
Lice on Fowls
Curculio on Plums

From Report on pages 370-371 in the History of the Panama-
Pacific International Exposition.

“The International Jury of Award, recognizing the value
of the insecticides manufactured by Hammond’s Plant and
Slug Shot Works, of Beacon (Fishkill-on-Hudson), New
York, awarded to that company the Grold Medal. This is
the highest award possible. Many of the members of the
jury were familiar with the products of the company, hav-
ing used them or known of their use for years. Those few
who were not familiar with the products of this company
saw the excellent results obtained at the Exposition grounds
by the use of insecticides.”

A Composite Fine Dust to be Applied to Growing Plants to
Preserve them from Insects.

Slug Shot was first made to kill the larva of Potato
Beetles — commonly called Potato Bugs — in the year 1880.
Without damage to either plants, fowls or persons, for
thirty- seven successive years it has been in use.

a^No article on the face of the earth can hold a market
year in and year out for a third of a century unless it has
intrinsic merit. Hammond’s Slug Shot has done that.

How to Destroy Cabbage Worms

Tobacco Worms, Etc.

Prices, postpaid: 1-lb. package, 40c;
5-lb. package, 80c; 10-lb. package,

$1.50. Send for complete list of
Hammond’s Insecticides. Write for
prices on large quantities in bulk.

Take a Duster, nearly fill it with the SLUG SHOT. Take
a Duster in each hand and cover two heads at a time,
give the Duster half a turn, this will let the fine powder
fall over each Cabbage head. SLUG SHOT is a certain
destroyer of the Cabbage Worm.

Nothing is nastier than Worms in a head of Cabbage. A
pretty white butterfly is seen hovering over field or garden;
these lay small yellow eggs and very soon the little green
worms begin eating and growing fast.

“ Black Leaf 40’’

“Black Leaf 40” is a concentrated solution of
Nicotine Sulphate, guaranteed to contain not less
than 40% of nicotine by weight. It is perfectly
soluble in cold water; does not clog the nozzle nor
corrode the spray outfit; can be combined and ap-
plied with Lime-Sulphur, Bordeaux, Pyrox, Arse-
nate of Lead, Atomic Sulphur and such sprays. It
is highly recommended by State and Government
Experiment Stations.

REGARDING INSECTS

There are two distinct classes of insects — the
“chewing” (eating) kind and the “sucking” kind.
The “chewing” insects, such as beetles, caterpil-
lars, etc., can be destroyed by spraying the foliage
with a poison, like Paris Green and Arsenate of
Lead, which kill when eaten. On the other hand,
the “sucking” insects feed by inserting their sharp,
slender beaks into the interior of the leaf, blossom,
etc. They cannot eat plant tissue, hence cannot
eat poison. They must therefore be destroyed with
a preparation which kills by coming into contact
with their bodies; in other words, by a “contact”
insecticide. The most common sucking insects,

with soft bodies, are the aphids (plant lice), thrips

and leaf-hoppers. They may be effectively con-
trolled with “Black Leaf 40.” Prices:

1- oz. bottle $0.35

i/^-lb. tin 1.25

2- lb. tin 3.75

All Postpaid.

“Gardite” Guards Gardens

GARPITE should be applied by simply dusting
on, and underneath the vines, plants or flowers.

GARDITE may also be used for certain vermin
that infest dogs, poultry, horses, cattle, sheep and
hogs, by simply dusting into the hair, feathers,
wool or bristles and rubbing to the skin.

GARDITE is put up in pound packages to meet the
urgent demand of the small grower. Price per
pound, $0.35, postpaid.

Nitro-Fertile

Supplies the needed nourishment for House Plants,
Lawns, Shrubbery, Flowers, Vegetable
Gardens and Trees.

WHAT IT IS

Nitro-Fertile is a scientific combination in liquid
form, of the three essential elements of plant
growth. Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid, and Potash.

The Nitrogen increases growth, the Phosphoric
Acid increases the number of productive cells, and
the Potash gives strength to the stalk.

Nitro-Fertile is entirely odorless, free from weed
seeds and does not deteriorate.

WHAT IT DOES

Nitro-Fertile, being a liquid, goes straight to
the roots, showing results in from three to ten
days. Applications can be made from time to time
during the growing season, as needed.

Dry fertilizers as not available until dissolved
by moisture or a rainfall, making their action
slower and less certain.

Flowers treated with Nitro-Fertile take on a
healthier glow and develop to maximum size and
quality. Shrubbery attains complete growth. Veg-
etables mature more fully and more quickly.
Lawns, scanty at the start, become thick and vel-
vety.

PROOF

Of course, we have hundreds of endorsements
from enthusiastic users, both large and small.
Copies of some of these letters will be sent to you
gladly, as well as a circular explaining more in
detail the theory on which Nitro-Fertile is based.

The real test, however, is what Nitro-Fertile will
do for you. Buy a small bottle. Slip it into your
pocket. Take it home. Read the directions and
try it on some house plants or in your garden.
The results in a week or two will convince you
better than anything we can say in print.

You’ll find use for Nitro-Fertile all the year
around. In the spring and summer for the gar-
den, lawn, shrubs and tree; in the fall and winter
for plants inside.

Prices: '/z pt., 45c; pt., 80c; qt., $1.35, postpaid.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

Mulford Cultures contain pure, tested strains of active, vigorous nitrogen-fixing bacteria,
for inoculating seeds of legumes or soil.

Mulford Cultures are scientifically prepared and tested with the utmost care and skill.
Enormous numbers of these very valuable and desirable bacteria are thus available to you in
every package of Mulford Cultures and may readily be applied to your seed. The sealed bottle
insures purity.

Legumes offer the best-known means of maintaining soil fertility and rejuvenating over-
cropped and worn-out fields. They add both humus and nitrogen to your soil, and thus in-
crease your yield of wheat, cotton, corn and other non-legume crops.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture and many State
Agricultural Experiment Stations recommend inoculation
of legumes with nitrogen- fixing bacteria to induce a
prompt “catch” and increase your yield.

Mulford Cultures are prepared for
ALFALFA COW PEAS

CRIMSON SOY BEANS

CLOVER PEANUTS

SWEET CLOVER VETCH
RED CLOVER VELVET BEANS

ALSIKE CLOVER SWEET PEAS
BURR CLOVER

GARDEN PEAS
GARDEN BEANS
LIMA BEANS
LESPEDEZA
BEGGAR WEED
and others

Always specify on your order what crop you want to
inoculate, as there is a different strain of bacteria for
each legume.

Prices: 5-Acre Size.. $5. 15 (a Dollar per Acre)

1-Acre Size $1.65

%-Acre Size 55

Small Size (Supplied only in four
varieties, for Garden Peas,
Garden Beans, Lima Beans and

Sweet Peas) 30

These prices include delivery.

FREE DESCRIPTIVE FOLDER SENT UPON REQUEST

K. C. Sugar Cure

If you would have the finest kind of
sugar-cured meat for your table, procure a
$1.00 jar “K. C. Sugar Cure.”

Add the contents of this jar to thirty-five
pounds of salt and use this mixture accord-
ing to directions. Your meat will keep bet-
ter and will have a much better flavor and
appearance.

After meat is cured then smoke it with
K. C. Liquid Meat Smoke. Price: 40- oz.
bottle, enough for 400 lbs. meat, $1.50; 16-oz.
bottle, enough for 150 lbs. meat, 75c. If sent
by parcel post add 25c for large and 18c for
small size.

K. C. Liquid Smoke

Meat smoked with K. C. Liquid Meat
Smoke will have a most delicious flavor, will
keep solid and sweet, indefinitely, and will
not be attracted by flies or skippers.

Meat smoked in this modern way will not
shrink while if smoked over a fire in a
smoke house, will shrink from 10 to 20 per
cent in weight. The saving of this shrink-
age alone will more than pay for K. C.
Sugar Cure and K. C. Liquid Meat Smoke
sufficient to cure and smoke all your meat.
By saving this shrinkage it costs you noth-
ing to prepare your meat and you will have
the best possible meat that can be produced.
Price: 40-oz. bottle, enough for 400 lbs. of
rheat, $1.50; 16-oz. bottle, enough for 150 lbs.
of meat, 75c. If to be sent by parcel post
add 25c for large and 18c for small size.

Write for book telling how to cure and
smoke meats.

MEL L. WEBSTER SEED CO., WACO, TEXAS

HUDSON PERFECTION SPRAYER

HUDSON PERFECTION
SPRAYER— The Hud-
son Perfection Sprayer
has a tank made like a
steam boiler. The all-
riveted seams give the
necessary strength for
developing a high pres-
sure, which is absolute-
ly essential for good re-
sults. The all -brass
pump is placed inside
the tank and is easily
removed. Note Sectional
View.

No. 110G — Galvan. Tank,
price, each, $10.50, F. O.
B. Waco.

NO. 110B — Brass Tank,
price, each, $12.50, F. O.
B. Waco.

STAR JAR FOUNTAIN AND FEEDER

The most simple, practicable and durable Mason
Jar Fount on the market.

Will fit pint, quart or one-half gallon Mason jar.
Manufactured of one piece of non-rusting metal.
No parts to come unsoldered. Leaking impossible.
Convenient, cheap and sanitary. Provides greater
drinking surface than the round fountain. Little
chicks cannot get drowned. Can be used for feed
as well as water. One size only.

No. 32 — Without the jar, each postpaid $0.20

DROP BOTTOM WALL FOUNTAIN

Manufactiu'ed from galvanized iron. May be
hung up on the wall out of the dirt and litter.
Nothing to get out of order. Easy to fill and
easy to clean. When filled, two, back to back,
may be carried in each hand. May be used for
chicks, fowls, or pigeons. Three sizes.

No. 40 — 2-quart, price each, postpaid $1.00

No. 41 — 1-gallon, price each, postpaid 1.40

No. 42 — 2-gallon, price each, postpaid 1.65

ROUND BABY CHICK FEEDERS

Pure food for the baby chicks. A great feed
saver, as the little chicks cannot get into it and
contaminate the feed. .Cannot be upset. Can also
be used for water. This is a practical well-made
feeding device that will last for years. We can
supply two sizes.

No. 16 — 6 inches in diameter, 8 feeding holes,

each, postpaid $0.30

No. 12 — inches in diameter, 12 feeding
holes, each, postpaid ; , .50

GRIT AND SHELL BOXES

Grit, shell and charcoal have now become a
recognized essential part of the diet insuring
healthy fowls. They cannot be more economically
supplied than in one of our inexpensive compart-
ment boxes. Can also be used as a feed hopper
for little chicks. Made of heavy galvanized iron in

three sizes.

No. 45 — For baby chicks, each, postpaid $0.65

No. 9 — For grown birds, each, postpaid 5.65

No. 90 — For grown birds, each, postpaid 1.85

POULTRY PUNCH

A poultry punch for marking baby chicks.
Punches a clean hole in the web between the toes
that will not bruise the foot.

No. 38, postpaid $0.30

DRY MASH HOPPERS

The curved bottoms of the Hopper keeps the
feed within easy reach of the birds. The gradual
enlargement from the top to base prevents clog-
ging. The wire grid and the wires running from
the flange through the wire grid prevent any
chance of the fowls throwing out or wasting the
feed. The sloping cover prevents the birds from
roosting on the Hopper, and when both covers are
closed, it is rat and mouse proof. A trial will con-
vince you that it is a Hopper of the greatest merit.
Made of heavy galvanized iron in three sizes.

No. 35 — 8% inches wide, each, postpaid $2.05

No. 36 — 12 inches wide, each, postpaid 2.70

No. 37 — 24 inches wide, each, postpaid 4.05

SANITARY FEEDING TROUGHS

Can be used for feed or mash. Barrel top pre-
vents wasting of feed. The feed saved by using
this trough will more than pay for itself in a few
weeks. Made of the best grade of galvanized iron
in three sizes.

No. 21 — 12 inches long, postpaid $0.75

No. 22 — 18 inches long, postpaid 1.15

No. 22 — 24 inches long, postpaid 1.60

ADJUSTABLE LEG BAND

These bands are made of aluminum and packed
in cartons of 12, 25, 50 and 100 bands each. Prices
are postpaid.

12 Bands $0.20

25 Bands 30

50 Bands 50

100 Bands
500 Bands.
1000 Bands,

$0.85

3.60

7.00

Information Regarding Parcel Post

Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc., have the benefit of parcel post rates. This to nearby points is a
g-reat saving in the cost of sending seeds to our customers. We, of course, are anxious to give
them the entire benefit of this. The old rate on our line of goods was 8 cents per pound or
1 cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof, regardless of distance. Our Eastern and
Northern competitors are now at a great disadvantage in the matter of sending Seeds, Bulbs
and Plants into our territory. If they are beyond the 5th zone the parcel post is more than
the old rate, and for the 8th zone the parcel post rate is 12 cents per pound. Study the map
below and yovi can figure out exactly what the postage rate is from Waco to your point, and
by adding enough to your remittance to cover postage you can take advantage of our F. O. B.
Waco rates. This will be a great saving on any order that w^eighs ten pounds or more, up to
the limit fixed by the postal regulations.

We pack goods for mailing with the utmost care so that they will go safely any distance,
but we do not assume the responsibility for their safe delivery and orders by mail are sent
at customer’s risk.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vegetable Seeds

Flower Seeds

Roses and Greenhouse Plants

Hardy and Climbing Vines

Spring and Summer Flowering Bulbs

Field Grown Vegetable Plants

Hardy Flower Plants

Nursery Stock

Forage Plants and Field Seeds

Seed Corn

Cotton Seed

Incubators and Brooders

Blue Bug Remedies

Insecticides and Sprays

Mulford’s Culture's

Liquid Smoke and Cugar Cure

Poultry Supplies

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35 to 40
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52 to 55
56 to 57

58 to 61

Combe Printing Co., Horticultural Printers, St. Joseph, Mo.

Klondike

Strawberries

/y ^ VERY GARDENER should plant a few of these Straw-
berries. These are easily grown and are highly profitable,
and will thrive on most any soil. The Klondike Straw-
berry is an old standard, and will grow in any section.

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